text:
Select Local Merchants
Long Island Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Co.Read MoreThe instructors at Long Island Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Co. give visitors a lesson in Hawaiian athletic history, introducing them to one of the islands' oldest sports during standup-paddleboarding lessons. Guiding students of all fitness levels onto oversize surfboards that span 32–34 inches in width for enhanced stability, instructors unveil the thrill of gliding across the open water and low-fiving your own reflection. Standup paddleboarding also imparts further health benefits to its enthusiasts, creating a steady, full-body workout that conditions the core and develops coordination. Beyond paddleboarding, the company's class offerings range from kayaking to windsurfing, beckoning beginner-level sportsmen to venture into the water. Long Island Stand-Up Paddle Boarding Co.'s team also leads tours, including sunset outings and eco tours.76 West Main StreetEast Islip, NY US
L. I. Ninjutsu CentersRead MoreUnder the tutelage of Shihan Allie Alberigo, students of all ages learn the arts of ninjutsu and classical jujitsu, revamped for contemporary warriors. With four decades of martial-arts training under his belt, Allie Alberigo teaches his students about hand-to-hand combat and the use of weapons; he has also expanded classes to include disciplines such as judo, yoga, and kickboxing. The Little Warrior program builds punching ability in children as young as 3, and the Third Eye Insight program includes martial arts, yoga, and meditation classes for students who are blind or visually impaired. During these classes, sighted students can also spar and learn while wearing blindfolds. The facility includes two training floors and an archery range, which gives students ample room to flex without destroying nearby equipment.36 Hawthorne Ave.East Islip, NY US
Life of a Fighter LtdRead MoreEquipment: Squat rack, treadmill, boxing ring, mats, dumbbells, Turf field, TRX Students should bring: Water and sneakers to wear in the ring or on the mats Average class length: 60 minutes Number of Staff: 5–10 people Class location: Indoors only Established: 2014 Registration required: No Good for beginners: Yes Guests allowed: Yes Parking: Parking lot Pro Tip: Be patient and trust our coaches to challenge you.8 Greenwood AvenueEast Islip, NY US
Shaolin Self Defense CenterRead MoreThough Shaolin Self Defense Center teaches students how to punch, kick, and defend against opponents, the lesson its instructors find most important is to maintain self-esteem, discipline, and respect. Drawing upon a rich tradition that spans more than 1,500 years, instructors introduce students to Shaolin kung fu's signature blend of targeted strikes and debilitating grapples. However, classes are about more than just physical form. Instructors also encourage emotional and mental balance, leaving students with a quiet confidence that lasts long after lessons conclude.76 W Main StEast Islip, NY US
Victory Martial ArtsRead MoreVictory Martial Arts' MMA style blends six self-defense methods into one potent cocktail. Its constituent elements range from kenpo, which focuses on high-speed striking, to muay thai kickboxing, often dubbed "the art of eight limbs" because of its scrappy use of fists, elbows, knees, shins, and feet. There are swirls of Western boxing and wrestling-style floor grappling, too. To complement MMA sessions, the studio hosts single-style classes on kenpo and Brazilian jujitsu—and a sequence designed especially for kids and teens.65 West Main StEast Islip, NY US
Grand Champions International KarateRead MoreMartial arts at East Islip's Grand Champions International Karate is a great workout that will leave you feeling Zen. These cardio kickboxing classes feature a wide range of techniques to help you strengthen your body. Train to become stronger and tougher with a mixed martial arts class from Grand Champions International Karate. Parking is plentiful, so visitors can feel free to bring their vehicles.215 Carleton AvenueEast Islip, NY US


text:
Skip About Menus
About Menu
Special Emphasis Programs
The people of the National Security Agency are our greatest resource.
The social fabric of this agency is the key to our success, and the strength of any social network rests on understanding and valuing each member. We are committed to providing opportunities that expand our awareness of the people of NSA and that celebrate who we are. We achieve this in part through our Special Emphasis programs.
The term Special Emphasis comes via federal regulations that mandate programs to promote equal employment opportunity. In accordance with these regulations, the National Security Agency manages the following Employee Resource Grougs (ERGs):
Examples of recent presentations we have sponsored are:
These programs consist of training events, speakers, demonstrations, displays, panel discussions, and more.
Our population is much more diverse than these few programs might indicate, and so we have also honored great Americans, remembered significant events of the past, and explored different facets of what it means to be a member of the NSA family. New subjects arise every day, including differences in religion or spirituality, sexual orientation, and generation, giving us many different perspectives from which to understand ourselves. We use diversity to protect the safety of our nation.
Date Posted: Jan 15, 2009 | Last Modified: Nov 18, 2009 | Last Reviewed: Nov 18, 2009

subset: commoncrawl


text:
After the success of the Long Live Play video to Michael, Kevin Butler embarked on an epic quest to honor individual gamers. With the spree of funny videos now at an end, we've compiled every single one in one handy post. KB, we salute you. - PSLS
(Kevin Butler, PS Vita, PS3, PSP)


text:
With 1.7 million freelancers, we'll match you with the perfect talent.
The client has made the following changes to the job.
Job awarded.
Client prefers freelancers from:
You are still able to submit a proposal for this job.
The client prefers freelancers from
a different location.
I need someone to decompile map.swf and get working sources (flash project with AS files, it might have been made using Flex) that I can compile and get the working map again. Also, I need two more dot locations added to the map. The map uses an external XML file for the content loaded into the dots on the map.
The decompilers I've tried like Sothink and Trillix are decompiling the swf with errors in the AS code and after recompiling again the map doesn't work. I'm looking for someone to debug the errors, make the requested edits to the map, and then provide me with a new working map.swf and the working source files.
I need this completed by end of business on Monday 12/12
Sign in or Register to see more


text:
Pricing/ Rates: (click to convert currency)
» Prices in United States Dollars.
Pricing Notes:
Minimum Night Requirements:
A guest from gardena, CA recommends this property.
Stayed for 2 days in May, 2015
We had an awesome time, the condo is very clean. The kids enjoyed the pool not crowed at all.
Overall Satisfacation
show detailed scores
Services from rental manager
Property Condition
2015 Winter Rental Palm Royale LQ162
Barbara M. from Wauwatosa, Wisconsin recommends this property.
Stayed for 61 days in January, 2015
This was my first rental in Palm Royale. The unit was well furnished but it had some issues such as torn or missing screens. The deck was huge, but with full sun all day and a very warm winter, I couldn't use it until evening. Plus it was the subject of a number of golf balls hitting the deck. The views are spectacular as are the breezes! Evenings were wonderful. The pool is right behind the unit and is lovely, clean and heated. The grounds are beautifully maintained with each unit facing the golf course which is extremely well maintained. Dana of the management office was superb. I would work with her any day of the week. Always responsive and extremely polite. Because of the position of the unit with regard to the sun, I used the air conditioner more than other folks whose units did not have the direct sun all day. Because I have dogs, I would prefer a lower unit, but I would rent this unit again as I had a wonderful winter which I won't forget.
Overall Satisfacation
show detailed scores
Services from rental manager
Property Condition


text:
Showing 97-192 of 631 items
- Sort by:
Winnebago County Forest Preserve District
There are 41 individual forest preserves for the purpose of protecting the natural beauty of Winnebago County, as well as for education and recreation. The forest preserves provide over 9,700 acres of property for the use and enjoyment of the general public. Lush woods, picturesque streams, dramatic cliffs and dells, unspoiled prairies and native wildlife are treasures to be enjoyed by residents and visitors of all ages. Hiking, camping, canoeing, picnicking, fishing, bird watching and cross-country skiing are recreational activities available at sites throughout the county.
Laser Quest
The laser tag maze is a multi-level game floor with black lights, music, sound effects and automatic computerized scoring.
CherryVale Mall
Enclosed 2-level regional shopping mall with many external businesses on same property. Many public activities including craft and car shows, community and holiday events. Food court, children's play area, early morning walking. CherryVale Mall is also one of just a few locations with new Tesla Supercharging Stations. These stations are for the all electric-powered Tesla cars to use to charge up the vehicle.
CITY:Cherry Valley
Elliot Golf Course
Located on Rockford's far east side, Elliot is an 18-hole course with 6,443 yards of rolling terrain, large trees and spacious greens. A smattering of water hazards and sand bunkers make Elliot a challenging course for any golfer.
Kinnikinnick Farm
At Kinnikinnick Farm, you'll sleep in tents and feed off the land as you experience life in a more relaxed environment. This is a 30-acre organic market farm that sells organic produce to some of Chicago's best chefs and restaurants and direct to the public at the Evanston and the Chicago Green City Farmers Markets. In addition to organic vegetables, the farm produces eggs, raises chickens, and is the home for a small herd of sheep, hogs, 6 dogs, a rabbit named Bandit, and Shelly, the family's Nubian milk goat.
Victorian Rose Garden Bed and Breakfast
Home is listed by the McHenry County Historical Society. Located in downtown Algonquin, it has a quiet, romantic flavor. We specialize in personal attention for our guests.
Whisper Creek Golf Course
This beautiful course is set on 240 acres rich in bluegrass, protected wetland environments, and even magnificent rock formations with casading waterfalls.
Goebbert's Pumpkin Patch - Hampshire
Ride the wagon to pick your own pumpkin, shop the Harvest Market and visit the Farmers Wife Cafe and Bakery. Goebbert's has a second location in South Barrington.
Crystal Point Shopping Center
Several restaurants and seven national chains, including Best Buy, K-Mart, Office Depot, Bed Bath & Beyond, and Sports Authority, provide various home and business products.
CITY:Crystal Lake
The Sanfilippo "Place de la Musique"
Contact Visit McHenry County for information on tours. A private estate located in Barrington Hills, featuring the world's finest collection of automatic music instruments, including the world's largest theater organ. Private group tours or 40 or more. Charity gala events & concerts. A summer concert series and a Christmas concert supporting the Sanfilippo Foundation open to the public with pre-purchased tickets. Concerts include time to explore the Sanfilippo Collection. See website for details and tickets.
Susie's Garden Patch
Find u-pick asparagus, strawberries, tomatoes and pumpkins. Roadside produce includes sweet corn, muskmelons, peppers and pumpkins. Susie's hosts a Strawberry Festival every June.
CITY:Garden Prairie
Five Forks Market
Tapas-based cuisine plus a variety of sandwiches and soups. Extensive gourmet "to go" menu. Wine sales and free wine tasting Saturday afternoons.
Midwest Museum of Natural History
The mission of the Midwest Museum of Natural History is to encourage an appreciation of the world's diverse natural environment and human culture through exhibits and interactive learning experiences for children and adults. Offering a kid's play area with hands-on learning fun, a gift shop, national traveling exhibits, and world-renowned celebrities Ruud Kleinpaste, Jack Hanna and Jeff Corwin.
Muirhead Farmhouse Bed & Breakfast
Private Master Suite surrounded by nearly 800 acres of prairie, this Frank Lloyd Wright designed home offers a private bath, historical artifacts, hearty country breakfasts and beautiful views.
Judy's Quilt 'N' Sew
A nice selection of fabric, notions, books and threads. Experienced quilters to assist with all your quilting needs. Quilting classes available.
Curran's Orchard
If you prefer apples raised without a lot of chemicals, Curran's Orchard is the place to find them. More than a dozen varieties, pre-picked or you-pick: Gala, McIntosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Empire, Yellow Delicious, Red Delicious, Jonagold, Northern Spy, Blushing Gold, Rome Beauty, HoneyCrisp and Granny Smith. Apple pies, awesome apple donuts, fresh-pressed award-winning apple cider (state and national awards), raspberries, pumpkins, apple butter, real maple syrup. Also featured: a glass-sided beehive, petting corral, autumn crafts, apple slingshot, corn tunnel, straw tunnel and straw bale pyramid. Hay rides on weekends.
Village Green Home & Garden West
A fascinatingly large garden center with outdoor furniture supplying customers from all over the Midwest. The center also takes care of holiday needs with trees, trims and gifts. Home center, same location, 815.637.8840. There's a Village Green East, too.
Sycamore RV Resort
Sycamore RV Resort offers water, electric and sewer hookups on shaded and open sites. Picnic tables and fire rings are at each site. Some other amenities are clean restrooms, hot showers, laundromat, Campground Store, two fishing lakes, swimming beach, paddle boats, row boats, pedal karts, sand volleyball and more!
Brunswick Zone
Bowling, cosmic bowling, video arcade, Pizza Hut Express and more.
Erlander Home Museum
The cultural centerpiece of Rockford's Swedish-ancestry community, Erlander Home Museum is located in Rockford's first brick home, built by John and IngaStina Erlander family in 1871. Restored to its original Victorian decor, the twelve-room home features collections that include Rockford-made furniture, a renowned collection of more than 50 dolls created by Charlotte Weibull and many artifacts recalling Swedish immigration to northern Illinois and Rockford's Swedish heritage. Don't miss the Midsommar Dag festival in mid-June, and Lucia Fest in early December.
Beef-A-Roo - Warehouse East
Not a chain, but a Rockford Original cooking it just for you. Sandwiches are made to order and the sides, including baked potatoes, are delicious. Each area location has its own, distinct personality.
Buffalo Park Campground
62 vehicle sites. Seasonal.
Sycamore Family Sports Center
Enjoy family fun at the Sports Center with a golf driving range, an 18-hole mini golf course, six batting cages from Little League to professional, go-karts and soccer kicking cages.
Cliffbreakers Riverside Resort
Cliffbreakers overlooks the beautiful Rock River. Whether you have come here to attend a business meeting or celebrate with loved ones during a wedding reception, enjoy an evening of fine dining in Cliffbreakers Restaurant, a view of the Rock River will offer a pleasant and memorable time. On-site fine dining restaurant, martini lounge, Swedish hot rock sauna, business center, 25,000 sq. ft. of function space.
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House
Frank Lloyd Wright's Laurent House in Rockford, Illinois is the only building ever designed by the famed architect for a person with a disability. Kenneth and Phyllis Laurent commissioned and lived in the home from 1952 until early 2012, when it was acquired by a private foundation and added to the National Register of Historic Places. This single-story Usonian home is both functional and beautiful, decades ahead of ADA accessibility requirements. The home features a solar hemicycle footprint, patio, fishpond, carport, and outdoor connectivity to the natural landscape. The modest home is built of Chicago Common Brick and Red Tidewater Cypress and much of the labor and materials were sourced locally from Rockford. - Reservations are required for all tours of the Laurent House. - Tours will be hosted the first full weekend (Saturday and Sunday in the same month) and the third weekend of each month. - All tours begin on a shuttle bus at Midway Village, 6799 Guilford Rd., Rockford, IL, after checking-in at the Guest Relations table, in the Midway Village Museum lobby. - Please arrive at Midway Village 15 minutes prior to your tour. - The bus leaves on the hour, at 11 a.m., 12 p.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., and 3 p.m. each day that tours operate. - There are no restrooms or parking available at the Laurent House. During the winter and early spring months, small private and large group tours are encouraged to tour the Laurent House. For private tours of fewer than 10 guests there is an additional charge. Regardless of size, all special tours are arranged by calling 815-877-2952, or by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com. We welcome the opportunity to assist guests with disabilities at the Laurent House. For assistance and information on accessibility call 815-877-2952, or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Boone County Historical Museum
Explore this varied collection of local memorabilia. The museum includes a log home, Civil War artifacts, a natural history room, historic dolls, clothes, tools and transportation ranging from a 1906 Eldredge Runabout to Belvidere's first Chrysler.
Wind Ridge Herb Farm
Wind Ridge Herb Farm in Caledonia, IL grows over 400 varieties of culinary and medicinal herbs without the use of chemical fertilizers. The herbs produced by Wind Ridge Herb Farm are Certified Naturally Grown. They carry only natural products with no artificial dyes, preservatives, or additives; personally harvesting, inspecting, drying, and packaging the herbs in order to guarantee quality and freshness. The garden is available for meetings, tours, groups and catered lunches. Lunches are provided for groups of 8 or more, and include a garden tour.
Bowl - Hi Lanes
Enjoy bowling as well as karaoke every Friday and Saturday.
Classical Glass
Stained glass supplies, custom and restoration.
Von Bergens Country Market
In fall enjoy farm animals, pumpkin picking, a train ride, seasonal decorations and a craft corner. An annual antique tractor show is held in September.
Fairfield Inn & Suites - Rockford
The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Rockford, IL is centrally located near dining, shopping and local attractions and some of the areas leading manufacaturers. such as Anderson Japanese Gardens, BMO Harris Bank Center, the Sportscore complexes, Chrysler, Hamilton Sundstrand, Textron and Woodward Governor. Hotel Highlights include comfortable guest rooms at a superior value for both business and leisure travelers, free hot breakfast, Marriott Rewards, indoor pool, whirlpool and exercise room. This hotel has a smoke-free policy.
Stade Dairy Farm
A producer of milk, vegetables and grains since 1977, the farm offers tours, and presents the annual Shades of Autumn festival during the month of September.
Grampy's Antique Store
Offers affordable American and English antiques and curiosities in primitive, country, cottage, Victorian, and traditional styles. Includes furniture, architectural goods, lamps, glassware, stoneware, tools, artwork, etc. Spend a day in Hebron.
Excellent food in a casual atmosphere serving truly innovative New American cuisine. Including everything from Jambalaya to Rack of Lamb, and eclectic selections such as ostrich, buffalo and elk. Full service Bar too.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Spring Hill Mall
Shop more than 140 retail and specialty stores.
Holiday Inn Express - Algonquin
The Holiday Inn Express® Chicago - Algonquin is removed from the urban atmosphere of the Chicago area, while still conveniently close to everything you need. Leisure travelers find plenty of entertainment in the area, while corporate travelers enjoy the abundance of local business opportunities in Algonquin. The hotel is six miles from I-90, which takes you into downtown Chicago in about an hour. The hotel's complimentary shuttle service can be used to commute to business destinations within a five-mile radius of the hotel.
More Than Delicious Orchard
This seasonal orchard offers more than 80 varieties of apples and pears.
Valley View Model Railroad
Experience the glory days of mainline railroading as you watch model trains in operation on a detailed scenic railroad.
Irish Rose Saloon
Cozy, neighborhood restaurant in downtown Rockford's River District offering fresh seafood, delicious appetizers and unique spirits.
Nehring Gallery
The Nehring Gallery is a space within DeKalb dedicated to promoting arts and culture. It is currently the home of the DeKalb Area Agricultural Heritage Association, an organization dedicated to preserving and sharing the storied history of agriculture in northern Illinois, through exhibits, educational programs and community outreach. Visit their website to see what exhibit is on display today!
Oney's Tree Farm
For over 50 years, Oney's Tree Farm has been the place where family Christmas traditions begin with a hunt for the perfect tree across the rolling hills. Precut and trees to plant are also available. Owned and operated by the Peterson family, the farm offers free horse-drawn wagon rides and visits with Mrs. Claus in her North Pole house. The 1904 barn turns into a magical gift shop, bakery and hot lunch spot with the Peterson grandchildren working alongside family and friends. Custom fresh wreaths, garland and centerpieces, created by Grandma Dawn Peterson, are also available. Open the day after Thanksgiving and daily through mid-December from 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. Oney's also sells homegrown trees, shrubs and perennials to the public in April and May. Tap into the Peterson family's decades of experience by bringing pictures and measurements of the landscape space for custom design services. Open spring and fall from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Shogun Japanese Restaurant
Highly skilled chefs prepare and demonstrate the art of Japanese cuisine right at your table.
Natural Resource Center
The Natural Resource Center is located at Russell Preserve, and is open to the public on weekends. The Center offers a great stop for exploration and live animal viewing for all members of the family. The Center can be reserved by school groups and other organizations for outdoor educational field trips. While there, take a walk through Russell Preserve, beneath mature oaks and hickories, surrounded by woodland wildflowers. In the winter, Russell Preserve is a great place for tobogganning.
Kuma's Asian Bistro
Executive Chef Kuma Kim, born and raised in Seoul, South Korea, has assembled a collection of Asian cuisine with emphasis on contemporary taste and popularity. Kuma's decades of experience in the restaurant business and her attention to customer satisfaction has positioned Kuma's as a restaurant dedicated to tasty food, excellent service, and memorable experience. Outside dining in season.
Challenger Learning Center for Science & Technology
The mission of the center is to honor the memory and spirit of the Space Shuttle Challenger 51L crew by providing hands-on space exploration curriculum and center that enhances thinking skills and inspires those to meet the challenges of 21st Century.
All Seasons Apple Orchard
All Seasons Apple Orchard is a u-pick apple orchard located in Woodstock, the county seat of McHenry County in Northern Illinois. We have more than 11,000 apple trees and 12 varieties of apples, including Honey crisp and the Asian pear. We also have a pick your own pumpkin patch (pumpkin picking), with six different varieties of pumpkins for your decorating and baking needs. Starting Labor Day Weekend, explore our 10 acre Corn Maze with 3 miles of pathways and 2 bridges. Spend time in our petting zoo, country farm market, or indoor grill restaurant which offers seasonal favorites like homemade apple donuts, apple cider, caramel apples, local honey and much more! At All Seasons Orchard, the hay ride (wagon ride) will take you on a tour through our beautiful orchards and is essential to a complete fall season experience! In our 20th year, we continue our commitment to producing the best apples in Illinois for you and your family!
Haeger Potteries
This fourth generation, family-owned pottery company features an on-site museum and a factory store that holds an annual summer sale.
McHenry County Pirates Football
Catch all the summer gridiron action of this minor league football team during Saturday night home games played at Jacobs High School in Algonquin.
Rockford Park District
Explore endless recreational opportunities, including some of the finest, most affordable golf courses in the nation, ice skating, hiking/biking paths and much more.
Boone County Fairgrounds
Location for many events including craft shows, auto shows, animal shows, softball & volleyball games, and the Boone County Fair (held in August). Also see one-room school house relocated from northern Boone County.
JMK Nippon
Midwest's finest Japanese restaurant where they prepare your meal right before your eyes at the Teppan tables. Traditional seafood, steak and chicken dishes and sushi bar. There is also a karaoke bar.
Macktown Living History Education Center
Built in 1834 on the Pecatonica River by fur trader Stephen Mack, one of the area's first settlers. See the walnut cradle Mack made for his children, plus Native American artifacts, donated by Mack's descendants. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Macktown is where Stephen Mack, his Native American wife, Hononegah, and the people who inhabited the village conducted their daily business. Remnants of 8,000 years of Native American occupation of this same site can be seen. Stephen Mack's Home and the Whitman Trading Post still stand, and a reconstruction of the village is being undertaken, including the disassembly of the 2-story shop and schoolroom to be rebuilt at its original site. There are many historic and prehistoric artifacts in the Education Center.
Bridget's Kid Closet
Bridget has clothes from size newborn to size 12/14 girls and boys. She carries baby equiptment, dvds, toys, outdoor toys, all at a fraction of what it costs new.
Giovanni's Restaurant & Big Al's Bar
A local favorite, Giovanni's Restaurant is known for its good food, service and competitive prices. Extensive banquet facilities. Big Al's Bar, an upscale entertainment and jazz bar, has a bar menu that includes pasta dishes, sandwiches appetizers & much more.
Joseph F. Glidden Homestead
Joseph Farwell Glidden's invention of one of the most widely-used types of barbed wire in 1873 helped change the history of the American West and had far-reaching impact throughout the world. His Homestead, a Victorian Mansion, in DeKalb, IL, is being preserved and restored by a not-for-profit organization founded in 1995. Both the home and the barn are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. We welcome your visit and encourage your membership!
Alpine Hills Adventure Park & Golf Center
The 52-acre adventure park and golf center will feature year-round activities for all ages. Zip Rockford - Now open - If you are looking for a daring zipline escape for you, your friends or family, Zip Rockford provides an experience you will not forget. Fun for all ages within the weight range of 50-275 lbs. Brought to you by Rockford-based EBL Zipline Tours in partnership with the Rockford Park District. Gateway Parks snow park is divided into tubing, skiing and snowboarding sections designed to accommodate riders of all abilities – from beginners to expert. Even the smallest visitors will be transported safely up the hillside on the Magic Carpet lift. Plus, snow making equipment will cover the park in fresh powder daily. The First Tee of Greater Rockford provides educational programs that build character, instill life-enhancing values and promote healthy choices through the game of golf.
Super 8 Motel - Rockford
Conveniently located near I-90, E. State Street/Business Rt. 20, Super 8 offers a perfect balance of value and convenience. Centrally located between Chicago and Galena off Interstate 39. Each hotel room comes with time-saving amenities like a refrigerator and microwave — or book a personal Jacuzzi suite for extra comfort. Start your day right with free SuperStart continental breakfast, and enjoy the convenience of free Wi-Fi in your room. Handicapped-accessible hotel rooms are available, and free RV or truck parking is included. We are a pet-friendly hotel, and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult.
The Texan Barbeque
Open for breakfast Saturday and Sunday. Tender barbeque sandwiches cooked a variety of ways.
Sportscore Two/Indoor Sports Center
124-acre sports complex at I-90/Riverside Blvd. intersection. Includes Wedgbury Stadium, Indoor Sports Center and outdoor sports fields for soccer, rugby, football, volleyball, basketball, in-line hockey, badminton and adapted and wheelchair sports.
CITY:Loves Park
Enders Flowers at Edgebrook Shopping Center
Fresh and exotic flowers plus garden gifts.
Wine & Roses Restaurant
Accommodates 260 between a sports bar and formal dining room. Specializes in meat.
Northern Illinois University Sports (NIU Sports)
The Northern Illinois University Huskies play in the MAC Conference and have a diverse athletic department. Their many sports teams include: Men's football, baseball, basketball, golf, soccer, tennis and wrestling, while their women's teams include: Basketball, cross country, golf, gymnastics, soccer, softball, tennis, track & field and volleyball.
Royal Oak Farm Orchard
Our u-pick apple orchard, located in Northern Illinois, offers family fun & entertainment in a beautiful 120 acre setting. We feature the first apple tree maze in the country, "Amaze N Apples," which is planted with 3,000 apple trees in over 4 acres, hosts 1.5 mile walking trails and 3 activity areas. We also have over 16,000 apple trees including 30 varieties of apples with new varieties being planted each spring. Also giant pumpkins, gourds and squash. Visit our Apple Barn or Harvest Barn for fresh picked apples, pumpkins and our famous apple cider slushees. And don't forget our delicious apple cider! Our Entertainment Area has no admission fee as well. Each guest can purchase Entertainment tokens good for any one of our Train, Carousel, Amaze N Apples, Apple Picking or Weekend Orchard Tour rides. Tokens may be purchased at any register or at our token booth. We are open Mid-August through Mid-November, and we feature both evening and Sunday hours in September and October.
Wide variety of food from fish, chicken, and pasta; including a breakfast menu served all day.
Offering in-house dining as well as delivery services.
Port Edward Restaurant
One of Mid-America's most unusual restaurants. World-class chef. Real windmill you can eat in. Sail boat you can eat in also. Fresh seafood.
Alpine Inn
With the most competitive rates in town and newly renovated rooms, Alpine Inn offers the best in clean, affordable comfort. Each room has been upgraded with new flooring and granite countertops, refrigerator and microwave, beautiful furniture, and much more. Providing free high-speed wireless internet, continental breakfast, and the friendliest staff; whether staying on business or leisure, you are guaranteed to feel at home. Conveniently located on the Miracle Mile in the heart of Rockford at E. State Street and Alpine Road.
Radisson Hotel & Conference Center Rockford
Boutique-style, all-suite hotel offers luxury at a reasonable price with over-sized guest rooms offer space and comfort for business or family needs. Radisson's business center offers free fax and copy services. The banquet space covers 10,000 sq. ft. for all functions. The O'Hare International Airport bus shuttle depot is located conveniently next door.
Heavenly Attic
Resale shop. No consignments. Weekly specials.
Octane InterLounge
Upbeat, casual dining in downtown Rockford's River and theater district. Great appetizers, salads and entrees. Try the Espresso Martini! Plus, free wireless Internet access. Outdoor drinking and dining in season.
Country Faire
Afghans, books, baby quilts, birdhouses and feeders, ceramics, goose clothes and geese, southwest artifacts, lawn and garden decor and more.
Red Roof Inn - Rockford
Newly remodeled rooms throughout. Conveniently located to I-90, Magic Waters waterpark, CherryVale Mall, antique malls, and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. Machine Shed and Thunder Bay Grill restaurants across street. Free high-speed internet for T-Mobile customers. Free USA Today.
Ellwood House Museum
The story of the Ellwood House reflects the central role of Isaac Ellwood in the development of the barbed wire industry in America. The magnificent estate is also a testimony to three generations of the Ellwood family whose tastes shaped the evolution of the house and grounds. As you visit Ellwood House you will be aware of the comfort and quality of workmanship. At the same time, you also sense the warmth and hospitality of a family home that was lived in for almost one hundred years. The Ellwood House provides historical tours of the grand Victorian and are approximately one hour tour times. Tours are available for teachers, students, groups, and families. Capacity: 80-100
McHenry County Historical Society Museum
For more than 50 years, the McHenry County Historical Society has preserved an outstanding collection of educational and entertaining exhibits. Featuring an 1843 log cabin and an 1895 one-room schoolhouse, the museum attracts thousands of students and visitors each year. The museum is open Tuesday-Friday, 1 to 4 p.m. (first weekend in May through first weekend in October) and select Sundays, including every Sunday in May (Look at Local History Month). Located in downtown Union, the museum is also offers special programs throughout the year. Visit GotHistory.org for details.
Welcome Stitchery, Inc.
Specializing in Counted Cross Stitch and Custom Framing. We have the largest showcase of fabrics, fibers, patterns, kits and accessories in the Midwest.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Der Rathskeller German Restaurant & Bar
One of Rockford's oldest restaurants, featuring German cuisine in a warm, intimate old-world setting. German ancestry shines through at this favorite eating place since 1931. Banquet facilities available. Delicious sandwiches for lunch and traditional family style German specialities for dinner. Live accordion on weekends. Outside dining in the Biergarten.
Hilton Garden Inn Rockford
Close to major businesses, sports centers and Interstate 90/39. Rooms have two speaker phones and large ergnomic work desk; complimentary USA Today on weekdays.
Homestead Orchard
This u-pick orchard features 14 varieties of apples, plus rhubarb and raspberries. The Homestead's store is located in a century-old horse barn, stocked with homemade honey, candles, dried flowers, dried apple chips and more.
Rags to Vintage
We sell garden decor, primitives, antiques, collectibles, glassware, furniture, children's primitive furniture, tools, books, and we have a gentlemen's room where we specialize in fishing, pipes, hunting, bar decor, and way more.
CITY:Poplar Grove
Riverside Chocolate Factory
Creating fine chocolate candies since 1986. The landmark Teepee style building is your first clue that is not your ordinary candy store. Enjoy fine homemade and handipped chocolates and candies with the finest chocolate covered strawberries to be found. Enjoy an extensive collection of retro candies too.
Apollo Activity Center
The Apollo is an all-purpose activity center, featuring a renovated historic 1912 theater.
Taylor Stevens Salon and Spa
Hair and nail service, esthetics, spa body treatments, bridal services, massage therapy.
Paulson's Agriculture Museum of Argyle
Home of the largest and best collection of farm equipment and antiquites of yesteryear. Over 700 cast iron implement seats, 50 antique tractors, windmills, windmill weights, and antique washing machines. Wagons, spreaders, cultivators, planters, and the most extensive collection of Rockford, Illinois-made Emerson Brandingham equipment. A model tractor and toy collection is as large as it is unique. Individual tours available. The main building is heated and available all year round for weddings, birthdays, social gatherings, or auctions.
Raue Center for the Arts
Theatergoers love that every seat is a great seat at The Raue Center for the Arts in downtown Crystal Lake. Since its restoration a decade ago, Raue Center has attracted the finest stars, Broadway shows, musicians and artists. Raue Center has become a destination in the heart of a bustling downtown area chock-full of pre- or post-show dining and shopping options.
CITY:Crystal Lake
Lincoln Highway Interpretive Mural - Cortland
The Illinois Lincoln Highway Coalition has produced many Interpretive Murals along the Illinois Lincoln Highway National Scenic Byway and its corridor in northern Illinois. The Cortland mural depicts the history, heritage, and events of the highway and its impact on Cortland and the other communities along the Illinois route.
Lils Acres
Eight acres of beautiful landscaping and flower gardens include the Life of Christ Memorial Garden, featuring life-sized sculptures tracing the life of Christ from birth to ascension.
CITY:Monroe Center
Country Cabin Orchard and Nursery
This u-pick apple orchard (with eight varieties), also includes a petting zoo, gift shop, wagon rides, pumpkin patch, Christmas trees, donuts, pies, bakery and fall nursery. Open mid-September through December 24.
Rockford University Art Gallery
Six exhibitions per year featuring local and national artists, including Rockford University students and faculty.
Groundhog Day - Woodstock Square
This hilarious comedy concerns a crabby weatherman who finds himself reliving Groundhog Day over and over. Filmed in the quaint town of Woodstock, the bell tower that the weatherman leaps from is actually the Woodstock Opera House (which today presents concerts and plays). A small plaque in Woodstock's historic town square marks the spot where the character repeatedly stepped into a puddle in the movie.
Olympic Tavern
Friendly neighborhood place for drinks, pizza, homemade soup or full dinners. Steaks, chops, chicken, seafood, ribs, barbeque, pizza, pasta and salads. Patio dining in summer. Full bar.
Fradillios Restaurant
Fast, casual dining that includes salads and sandwiches. Gyros, beef sandwiches.
Swanhills Golf
This beautiful 18-hole golf course is enjoyable for all levels of golfers, located just minutes from Rockford in Belvidere.
Blue Moon Balloon Company
Balloon bouquets, arches, flags, pillars and just about anything you can think of made out of balloons!
Keeling-Puri Peace Plaza
This 2.5-acre park is dedicated to promoting peace and celebrating diversity. The plaza is located at the head of Rockford's 20-mile Perryville Path network of bicycle and recreational trails.
CITY:Loves Park
Red Robin Restaurant
Home of the smiling burger.
Artists' Ensemble Theatre
Artists's Ensemble is a thriving theater group that offers five professional productions a year in the Clark Arts Center at Rockford University. Tickets are available by phone or online.


text:
New satellite imagery of remote islands in the South China Sea shows several Chinese island-building projects are finished. In five of seven island projects, attention has turned to the next phase: building bases with potential military uses on the islands. — washingtonpost.com
Taking a cue from the Gulf states, China has been engaged in a massive island-building project in the South China Sea. New images from the Washington Post show the staggering progress that is being made, with the first buildings cropping up. While relatively small, the South China Sea is one of... View full entry »
Arts patrons continue to support the restoration of the Painted Hall at the Christopher Wren-designed Old Royal Naval College at the Maritime Greenwich World Heritage Site in Greenwich, London. Over the next three years, the ORNC's three-stage conservation project would clean and restore the... View full entry »
Five firms -- which include some notable names -- are still in the running for the Port of Kinmen Passenger Service Center International Competition.
Hosted by Taiwan's Kinmen County Government, the winner will be master architect of a two-phase project that consists of a new multi-functional terminal facility and expansion for the Port of Kinmen. — bustler.net
The Stage II finalists are:Josep Mias Gifre (Spain)Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects / Lorcan O'Herlihy (USA)Junya Ishigami + Associates (Japan)Tom Wiscombe Architecture, Inc. / Thomas W. Wiscombe (USA)Miralles Tagliabue EMBT SLP / Benedetta Tagliabue (Spain)Following the Stage II submissions deadline... View full entry »
Architect Hopes to Revitalize Norwegian City with Oil Platform — spiegel.de
Via @bldgblog (of course!) View full entry »
Current tag:
SUBMIT NEWS: submit in 60 seconds!


text:
Failed Stone
Problems and Solutions with Concrete and Masonry
Not available
(If any tax is payable it will be calculated and shown at checkout.)
Preview (read now) Add to my own site Add to my wishlist Author's page Publisher's page
moreConcrete and stone seem made to last forever. But the fact is they develop problems. It is not always as dramatic as the collapse of a section of the roof of the Paris Charles de Gaulle airport in 2004. Gradual changes also occur that may compromise the appearance and structural soundness of buildings constructed with these materials. These changes can be created by efflorescence, thermal stress, weathering, leakage and corrosion. This book explains how to avoid typical kinds of failure. With this in mind, it systematically analyzes cases of damage in contemporary international architecture. It also offers strategies for minimizing the risk of damage. The examples include such high-visibility structures as Finlandia Hall in Helsinki, Parco della Musica in Rome and Vontz Center for Molecular Studies in Cincinnatti. In eight chapters, typical kinds of damage are explained and illustrated with examples. less
Springer; Read online
Title: Failed Stone
Author: Patrick Loughran
Title: Failed Stone
Author: Patrick Loughran
Buy, download and read Failed Stone (eBook) by Patrick Loughran today!
More Technology
The Wright Brothers 2015 US$ 14.99 650 pages
Steve Jobs 2011 US$ 12.99 448 pages
Leading with Safety 2005 US$ 111.95 300 pages
Elon Musk 2015 US$ 15.99 400 pages
Subject categories


text:
KeanuReeves Aug 15, 2011 5:41 AM
in response to jklumpp Helpful
Regarding your windows problem:
Some projectors don't work properly if the broadcast resolution is not supported by the projector. If you know the supported resolution, try setting it to that in your macbook prior to connecting to the projector.
jklumpp Aug 15, 2011 7:33 AM
in response to KeanuReeves
Thanks for the suggestion. I tried it and it does not work. Tried to connect before/during/after booting Windows. Also tried setting several different resolutions and refresh rates before/after connecting projector. Even did install an older graphics driver from Intel. All without any success.
The adapter and cable are okay- otherwise it would not work with the same setup under MacOS.
Any more ideas?
KeanuReeves Aug 15, 2011 8:38 AM
in response to jklumpp
Do you have any other cables you can try with the projector? Eg: Macbook air ---> HDMI ?
Rather than struggle figuring it out, if you can I would suggest you ask apples technical support, or someone at their store. I imagine this should be a common enough task that it should "just work", so since it isnt they should have an answer
jklumpp Aug 15, 2011 11:25 AM
in response to KeanuReeves
Not here, but I can try tomorrow. I was already at a Apple store and was told, it must be a Windows problem and they cannot help me with that. I should contact Microsoft...
Will try again in another store.
Thanks anyways.
Alister from Melbourne Aug 18, 2011 3:21 PM
in response to jklumpp
I am having exactly the same problem. I have a new MBA with the thunderbolt port runnng Win7 64-bit in a bootcamp partition. Tried connecting to two external projectors with no success. With one the MBA see's the projector and adjusts the display resolution but will not display on it; with the other it didn't even recognise the projector.
Tried all sorts of things to make it work, including re-booting both devices while connected, but with no success.
peterfromridgefield Aug 20, 2011 12:34 PM
in response to jklumpp
Looks like we're all having the same issue of getting a VGA adapter to work when ruuning from a Win 7 partition.
I have tried the VGA adapter under the Lion OS to project a Keynote slide show - works like a dream. That would pretty much eliminate any hardware issues. I tried a number of projectors under Win 7 OS without any sign of life.
I also tried the Intel Graphics control panel in Windows which kept telling me that I didn't have an external monitor connected.There would seem to be a problem with the Windows driver for the Thunderbolt port.
jklumpp Aug 20, 2011 1:56 PM
in response to peterfromridgefield
Hi everybody
The MacBook Pro folks have the same issues. Here is a similar discussion:
I have put some of my problems up there as well. For me nothing worked. Nobody in two Apple stores could help. VGA adapter did not work at all, regardless of the order of connecting cable and adapter. Tried two more adapters and two more cables. Mini-Displayport to DVI -Adapter did also not work. Everything works well under MacOS. Must indeed be something with the Thunderbolt/Mini-Displayport combination port and the Windows driver.
Any idea how to report this to Apple?
Alister from Melbourne Aug 21, 2011 11:38 PM
in response to jklumpp
I've found the cause of my issue - dodgy DVI to VGA convertor. Bought a mini-displayport to VGA adapter and all working fine. Then removed the DVI to VGA converter from my original mini-displayport adapter and connected that to a DVI monitor and also worked fine.
I have to say it was a guy at the Apple store in Perth that pointed out to me that previous mini-displayport adapters were compatible with the newer thunderbolt ports. So points to them.
sookk Aug 22, 2011 1:29 AM
in response to Alister from Melbourne
So does that means the new Macbook Air should not have any problems using the MiniDisplay to VGA while in Bootcamp? I'm afraid to get the newer Macbook Air because of the problems I'm facing witht he Thunderbolt port on my Macbook Pro .... once bitten twice shy
Alister from Melbourne Aug 22, 2011 3:34 PM
in response to sookk
Well, it's working fine on mine now using both DVI and VGA cables. I thought it was going to be a saga of incompatible drivers or some such thing but once I replaced that dodgy adapter it works a charm. Just like my old Dell running Windows 7 native.
peterfromridgefield Aug 22, 2011 4:35 PM
in response to sookk
I purchased a MB Air (2011) and at the same time ordered a Thunderbolt to VGA converter. This does not seem to work with Windows 7. Apple claims that devices that utulize a mini displayport connection will also work through the thunderbolt port. I have no experience or data to verify or doubt this. Maybe, as Alister says, an 'old' mini displayport adapter will work. But there are many cases documented here that indicate the current VGA adapter isn't working with Windows.
Alister from Melbourne Aug 22, 2011 4:54 PM
in response to peterfromridgefield
Hey Peter - my DVI cable is a new thunderbolt one; the VGA is an older mini-displayport one. Both work in my case - one thing I did do though which I didnt think made an difference but perhaps did was open up the Intel graphics options from the windows desktop and made sure it was set to duplicate the display.
I got that hint from something I found on youtube here:
<iframe width="420" height="345" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/KIlyT_ihtbg" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>
It relates to the older MBA so the video driver is different but maybe it's related.
sookk Aug 22, 2011 7:00 PM
in response to Alister from Melbourne
@Alister > may I ask what is the brand of the projector that you are using to test?
Alister from Melbourne Aug 22, 2011 7:35 PM
in response to sookk
Sure - it's an old Toshie TLP-XD2000. I tested the VGA on that and the DVI on my desktop monitor which is a BenQ FP91G.


text:
- Find a rental
- Manage your booking
- Amelia Island rentals
- Newest Amelia Island Rentals
- Waterfront Amelia Island Rentals
- Kid Friendly Amelia Island Rentals
- 2 Bedroom Amelia Island Rentals
- Amelia Island Rentals with Pool
- Amelia Island Beach Rentals
- 3 Bedroom Amelia Island Rentals
- 5-Star Amelia Island Rentals
- Last Minute Amelia Island Rentals
- Cheap Amelia Island Rentals
- Pet Friendly Amelia Island Rentals
- 4 Bedroom Amelia Island Rentals
- Amelia Island Rentals with Hot Tub
- See more rentals
- How to book
- Help Center
- Write a review
Sailmaker Oceanfront with 2 King Masters-near Ritz
From $175 / night
Payment Protection
balance due
25 travelers
viewed this property in the past week
Send to a friend
Description from the owner
Description from the owner
Bedrooms: 2/
Bathrooms: 2/
Sleeps: 6/
Type: Apt. / Condo
Oceanfront and newly decorated - 2/BR 2/BA Beach Front deluxe flat has two king size master bedrooms - each separated by the living area with two full baths along with fully equipped kitchen and spacious living/dining room. Oceanfront Master Suite includes a private entrance. Sleeps 4 - 6 adults (possibly more with children)
This condo has the convenience of the ground floor with a fantastic oceanfront view. And it has two covered patios with comfortable seating and a table for outdoor dining.
Your reservation includes full use of the Beach Club pool and amenities at no additional charge.
View fantastic sunrises and romantic moon rises over ...Read more
About the owner
About the owner
Robert & Brenda Jackson
Robert & Brenda Jackson
- Response rate : 100%
- Response time: A few hours
- Calendar updated: 11 days ago
Overall rating:
Additional Location Information
Right on the beach off Amelia Island Parkway. The Parkway is beautiful with a canopy of trees lining the road. The Summer Beach Village property is beautifully landscaped and the condo is very well cared for. The owners are local and available if you need anything. -Great view, nice oceanfront covered patio - perfect for outdoor dining. A charcoal BBQ grill is furnished for your use. Everything is on one floor - no stairs to deal with.
More About This Location
Beach or lakeside relaxation, Waterfront
Show rates details
Also consider
- FlipKey has rentals in over 11,000 destinations around the world:
- Destin vacation rentals - 2,032 rentals from $98/night
- Myrtle Beach vacation rentals - 1,417 rentals from $56/night
- Panama City Beach vacation rentals - 1,929 rentals from $80/night
- Ocean City vacation rentals - 764 rentals from $85/night
- Gulf Shores vacation rentals - 976 rentals from $85/night


text:
Call our hotline and let us transfer you to our Hyundai Sonata Radiator parts specialist. Never wait for an OE Hyundai Sonata Radiator replacement part. Our hassle free 30 day return policy is one of the best in the industry. When your item ships, our system automatically emails you with tracking information. As unbelievable as it sounds, we will cover the shipping costs for your Hyundai Sonata Radiator parts order if it is over $75. Need to get your auto parts without the hassle, try our website. Phoenix and International callers, call (602) 276-9402. Our Hyundai Sonata Radiator parts are a fraction of the cost of what they would be at the Hyundai Sonata Radiator parts dealer.
Peter B. - Traverse City, MI: Thank you Helen. Your company's service is flawless each time I use them. I pass the word on as well to Roadfly and other friends of mine
with imports. Thx again!!!!!! : )
Alvin J K. - Dupont, CO: Nice . . . Ive compared many of the online stores for price and quality of manufacturer. Autohaus Arizona tops them all. Keep up the good work.


text:
Another bloated budget.
Not comforting.
Getting heated.
That's reassuring.
Football and politics don't mix.
Is Hillary trying to escape New Hampshire?
A controversial issue.
Jindal endorses Rubio.
Rubio surge = bigger target.
Who could have believed it?
Jeb gets endorsement from mom.
She has several points.
Shaming Americans?
Sorry, Hillary.
Fish out of water.
Iowans weigh in on what it's like being the center of attention every four years.
Rush Limbaugh defends Rubio's debate answer: He's absolutely right that Obama knows what he's doing | Allahpundit
Time for Team Hillary to break out the gender card for young liberal women who prefer Sanders | Allahpundit


text:
Category:Patrick County, VirginiaEdit This Page
From FamilySearch Wiki
Revision as of 20:56, 24 November 2012 by Sandralpond (Talk | contribs)
Pages in category "Patrick County, Virginia"
The following 2 pages are in this category, out of 2 total.
Media in category "Patrick County, Virginia"
The following 3 files are in this category, out of 3 total.
- Patrick County, Virg...
174,233 bytes
- Vapatrick.jpg
192,661 bytes
- VAPatrickcourthouse.jpg
138,352 bytes
BROWSEby country by topic
Future Changes to the Wiki
Changes are coming to the FamilySearch Research Wiki in the near future. Find out more on the Wiki Community News page.Community News


text:
Show More Likes
Starting my dirty dancing birthday party!!!!!
Show More Comments
Perfect theme!! Have the time of your life ;) have a great party lady!!
Happy Birthday 🎉
This is so amazing!
Happy birthday! You're so cute!
Pisces 🐠🐟💙💚💛✌
Love the outfit soooo fuckingggg muchhhh!!
I loveeee your style, so cute @undertheseascout
Connect your Instagram account or comment on Facebook
In these bodies we will live, in these bodies we will die, where you invest your love, you invest your life.
Collecto is the most complete web platform to enjoy your Instagram photos. Collecto uses the Instagram API but is not endorsed or certified by Instagram.
Collecto v.1.2 (beta) © 2014 IQUII - All rights reserved
Recommended by Instagramers and Instagramers Italia
Fill the form below to request more information about advertise your business on Collecto.


text:
Cast: 11m., 13w. Gulliver is washed ashore in Lilliput¸ where he is called upon to fight a battle between King Little of Lilliput and King Bombo of Blefescu. He prefers using words rather than physical strength or weapons. King Bombo and King Little have been rivals for years¸ but the marriage of their children appears to be the event that will finally bring the two kingdoms together. Then¸ at the eleventh hour¸ the two kings will not compromise on which of the two countries' national anthems will be sung at the wedding of their children¸ Princess Glory of Lilliput and Prince David of Blefescu. Fortunately¸ Gulliver is forced into the role of mediator. With the help of the more reasonable members of the royal families¸ Gulliver manages to put everything right again before the citizens build a new ship to send Gulliver back to sea! The play is clever and funny and combines dialogue with verse throughout¸ giving the citizens' chorus an old-fashioned Greek theatre style to perform. Approximate Running Time: 70 minutes.
Also Available:
Piano/Vocal scoreVocal score


text:
10 Earnings Stocks for First Week of 2012
(MSM - Get Report) markets and distributes a range of metalworking and maintenance, and repair and operations products. MSM will announce its first-quarter fiscal 2012 results on Jan. 5.Net income for the quarter is estimated at $59.23 million, or 93 cents per share, compared to $47.56 million, or 75 cents per share, in the same quarter prior fiscal, according to analysts polled by Bloomberg. Sales are seen at $545.70 million, an increase of 15% from $472.83 million recorded in the earlier-year period. Operating profit for the quarter is seen increasing 24% to $95.63 million from $77.15 million in the year-ago quarter. Meanwhile, gross margin is seen expanding to 46.23% from 46.04% earlier. Currently, the company has a dividend yield of 2.6%. Of the 13 analysts covering the stock, 54% recommend a buy and the rest suggest a hold. There are no sell ratings on the stock. Analysts polled by Bloomberg expect the stock to gain an average 6% to $76.60 from current levels over the next 12 months.7. MSC Industrial Direct
Check Out Our Best Services for Investors
Action Alerts PLUS
Portfolio Manager Jim Cramer and Director of Research Jack Mohr reveal their investment tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
Quant Ratings
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
Stocks Under $10
David Peltier uncovers low dollar stocks with serious upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
Dividend Stock Advisor
David Peltier identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Trifecta Stocks
Every recommendation goes through 3 layers of intense scrutinyquantitative, fundamental and technical analysisto maximize profit potential and minimize risk.
Product Features:
- Model Portfolio
- Intra Day Trade alerts
- Access to Quant Ratings
Real Money
More than 30 investing pros with skin in the game give you actionable insight and investment ideas.
Product Features:
- Access to Jim Cramer's daily blog
- Intraday commentary and news
- Real-time trading forums


text:
What, you don't already have plans to see Slither? A glistening new horror comedy is certainly reason to break out the Sno-Caps and take the missus to the picture show. Slither heralds the feature directing debut of James Gunn, a screenwriter with Sgt. Kabukiman on his résumé (Troma overlord Lloyd Kaufman cameos in Slither as "Sad Drunk"), as well as both Scooby-Doo movies (boo!) and the recent Dawn of the Dead remake (yeah!). Read more »
<!-- begin top nav and banner area --><!--#include virtual="/includes/top_banner.html"--><!-- end top nav and banner area --> <!-- begin main center table area -->
The pressure of a Review Read more »


text:
Announcing Cotton Spandex Jersey!
More about this preview.
Preview scale: 42.0 x 36.0 inches

Change DPI Base size is 150
What we do and how we do it.
See last week's winners
Explore Our fabrics
Optional Filters
I'm going to use this fabric to make...
I'm looking for a fabric that is...
Receive our weekly email with news about contests, giveaways and prodution releases.
Email Address
No Thanks
© 2008-2015 Spoonflower Inc


text:
Sounds Like: dj smallz, dj spinatik
Bio: Born May 9th 1991, Nicolas A. Bowling or "DJ Bootleg has been into music every since he was 13 years old! When he was 14 years old he would manually edit mainstream mp3's, burn them to a CD and mail to all of the local radio stations. One of the local DJ's at a radio station mailed back stating t...See Full Bio


text:
audio: sirius radio show
The Busted Halo® Show with Father Dave DwyerThe Busted Halo® Show with Father Dave Dwyer airs Monday through Friday, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm Eastern time on Sirius XM Satellite Radio channel 129. Give us a call: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC. Go to www.siriusxm.com for subscription information. Don't forget — Sirius XM subscribers can also listen to The Busted Halo Show On Demand.
|Subscribe to Podcast (RSS)
December 6th, 2012
An Emotional Call and Rapid Fire Questions
A listener calls in to give Father Dave a hugely emotional review of his answer of a suicide inquiry, and then Father Dave answers some different questions in rapid fire form.
The Busted Halo Show with Father Dave Dwyer is on Sirius/XM Satellite Radio, Sirius/XM 129, Monday through Friday, 7:00pm to 10:00pm EST. Give us a call with your questions and comments: 1-888-3-CATHOLIC, or at email@example.com. Go to www.siriusxm.com to get subscription information.


text: Comments (12) + Add comment Comments (12) Featured kirbyu + 1031d ago The Mario games and Zelda are the only good ones on here. #1 Agree(1) | Disagree(10) | Report | Reply Venomousfatman + 1031d ago There are many more games on 3DS outside of Mario an Zelda on 3DS. Fire Emblem Awakening and Kingdom Hearts 3DS are perfect examples, and there's so much more. #1.1 Agree(5) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply 1nsaint + 1030d ago kingdom hearts is a good game, but i can't stand all the disney characters. #1.1.1 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report PSNintyGamer + 1031d ago Nope #1.2 Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply BlackWolf + 1031d ago Are you serious? This is a great list. Many must have, IMO (specially Fire Emblem Awakening). #1.3 (Edited 1031d ago ) | Agree(2) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply Xof + 1031d ago Only if you are the most casual of casual gamers. #1.4 Agree(1) | Disagree(2) | Report | Reply kirbyu + 1031d ago Well sorry for having an opinion. #1.5 Agree(0) | Disagree(4) | Report | Reply Dj7FairyTail + 1031d ago LOL #1.6 Agree(0) | Disagree(1) | Report | Reply Ilovetheps4 + 1031d ago Dream Drop Distance was an amazing game. It's one of the best Kingdom Hearts games in my opinion. Flowmotion was tons of fun. And of course Ocarina of Time 3D was a great game. It's a remake of my favorite game of all time. They did a great job with the remake on the 3DS. I have Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate on the Wii U and it's a great game. My friend has it on 3DS and it performs almost as well on the 3DS. Great game. One game I wish made the list was Tales of the Abyss. While it is another remake, I had a lot of fun playing this game. It was my first Tales game. The story was amazing and I really enjoyed the battle system. I wish it could have made the list, but a great list anyways. #2 Agree(3) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply mary222 1031d ago | Spam jakmckratos + 1031d ago Kid Icarus is aight but can be frustrating...they really need to change their ground combat system to have combos and blocks #4 Agree(1) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply MadMax + 1030d ago Nano Assault is a must!!! Ace Combat is also very impressive on the 3DS! #5 Agree(0) | Disagree(0) | Report | Reply Add comment You need to be registered to add comments. Register here or login Username Password Remember Rules & guidelines Login


text:
Comment guidelines: Please be respectful to other people when making comments on this page. Bullying and abuse will not be tolerated and may result in your account being banned. Due to feedback from our user community, comments are now only available to registered users.
Register to update information, save favorites, post photos, news stories and comments.
George Lloyd Spencer (March 27, 1893 – January 14, 1981) was a Democratic United States Senator from the State of Arkansas.


text:
You are currently signed in as .
0 Items in Your Cart
Vault Guides are THE source for insider insight on career information and employer reviews. Shop Vault Guides
Industries & Professions /
Library Media Specialists
Visit the following Web sites for job listings: http://joblist.ala.org and http://aect-jobs.jobtarget.com/home/index.cfm?site_id=136.
Are you a student? You may have free access to Vault's premium content. Contact your Career Center, Alumni Office or Library to find out more.
Complete your Vault Profile and get seen by top employers


text:
- ► 2015 ( 1183 )
- ► 2014 ( 1320 )
- ► 2013 ( 1210 )
May 2012
- News: Cinnabon - New Chocolate-Covered Minibons
- News: Panda Express - Free Orange Chicken After 9p...
- News: Starbucks Offering Free Tall Beverage with I...
- Review: Pizza Hut - Italian Beef P'Zolo
- Review: Burger King - Tropical Mango Smoothie
- News: Wendy's - Berry Almond Chicken Salad Returns...
- Review: Burger King - BK Strawberry Banana Smoothi...
- News: KFC - Colonel Sanders Autobiography and Cook...
- News: Krispy Kreme - Free Donut on National Donut ...
- News: Popeyes - Rip'N Chick'N Returns
- News: Pizza Hut - New P'Zolo
- Review: Frito Lay's Smoky Chipotle BBQ Doritos Jac...
- Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part Six
- Review: Frito Lay - Ruffles Ultimate Sweet & Smoki...
- Review: Frito Lay - Ruffles Smokehouse BBQ Potato ...
- Around the World: Burger King Germany - Heroes on ...
- Frozen Friday: Stouffer's - Rigatoni Pasta with Ro...
- Frozen Friday: DiGiorno - Traditional Crust Three ...
- News: Taco Bell - Future Menu Plans
- News: Carl's Jr. Returns the Grilled Cheese Bacon ...
- Review: Taco Bell - Beefy Nacho Burrito
- News: Peet's Coffee & Tea - New Baridi Iced Coffee...
- News: Burger King - $1 Smoothies and Frappes Durin...
- News: Krispy Kreme - Seasonal Lemon and Lime Donut...
- Review: Papa John's - Cinnapie
- News: Free Donuts on National Donut Day
- Review: Carl's Jr. - Honey Mustard Chicken Tender ...
- Around the World: Burger King Canada - Maple BBQ W...
- News: Kraft - New Capri Sun Super V
- News: Taco Bell - New Beefy Nacho Burrito
- Review: Jack in the Box - Chicken Nuggets
- News: 7-Eleven - Free Slurpies on May 23rd
- News: Carl's Jr. Testing an Ice Cream Burger
- Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part Five
- Review: Baskin-Robbins - Baseball Nut
- News: 7-Eleven - New Fudge Brownie with Oreos
- Review: Pepperidge Farm - Goldfish Xtra Chocolatey...
- Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Ranchero Braised Bee...
- News: New Ruffles Ultimate Chips and Dips
- Review: Panda Express - Sweetfire Chicken Breast
- News: McDonald's Testing Out Various Cheeseburgers...
- News: Cold Stone Creamery Offers Retro Desserts
- Review: Carl's Jr. - Bacon Swiss Crispy Chicken Te...
- Neat! Burger King's New Digital Menu Boards
- Around the World: McDonald's UK - New Fruitizz Kid...
- Review: Starbucks - Green Tea Frappuccino
- News: New Klondike Varieties This Summer
- Review: IHOP - Red Velvet Pancakes
- News: Mountain Dew - New Dark Berry Flavor
- News: 7-Eleven - Slurpees Now Available Sugar-Free...
- Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part Four
- Review: Doritos - Spicy Sweet Chili Flavored Chips...
- Around the World: Burger King Hong Kong Serves Up ...
- News: Super Pretzel - New Sweet Cinnamon Flavor
- Review: Starbucks - Java Chip Frappuccino Ice Crea...
- Frozen Friday: Stouffer's - Swedish Meatballs
- News: Quiznos - Over 25 New Menu Items
- News: McDonald's - S'mores Pie Coming in June!
- Review: Wendy's - Baked Sweet Potato
- News: Jack in the Box - New Chicken Nuggets
- News: Panera Bread - Summer Offerings 2012
- News: Sonic - New Hey Batter Batter Blast
- News: Dunkin' Donuts - New MIB 3-inspired Coffee a...
- Review: Wendy's - Mac 'N Cheese
- News: New Nestle Crunch Girl Scout Candy Bars
- News: The Coffee Bean - $1 Ice-Blended Drinks, May...
- News: Dunkin' Donuts - New Breakfast Burritos
- Review: Wendy's - Chili Cheese Fries
- News: Del Taco - New Asada Burritos
- News: Wienerschnitzel - New $9.99 Family Combos
- News: Domino's Offers Gluten-Free Crust Option
- News: Dunkin' Donuts - Mother's Day Gift Ideas
- Review: Starbucks - Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappucci...
- News: Chipotle - Free Entree with $30 Gift Card Pu...
- News: Sonic - Half-Price Milkshakes After 8pm
- Around the World: The Biggest McMenu, Part Three
- Review: Hershey's - Zero Candy Bar
- News: Quaker Oats - New Quaker Real Medleys
- News: Frito Lay - New Smartfood Selects
- Review: Frito Lay - Enchilada Supreme Doritos Jack...
- News: White Castle Offers Craver Nation Loyalty Pr...
- News: Burger King - $1 for 2 Chicken Strips This W...
- Frozen Friday: Lean Cuisine - Roasted Turkey and V...
- News: Arby's - New Orange Cream Shake
- News: Hardee's Cooking Up New Breakfast Wraps
- News: Häagen-Dazs - Free Cone Day, May 8th
- News: The Chicken Pecan Salad Returns to Arby's
- News: Starbucks - Frappuccino Happy Hour Returns, ...
- News: Carl's Jr. - New Hand-Breaded Chicken Tender...
- News: Starbucks Summer 2012 Featured Line Up
- Review: Frito Lay - Loaded Bacon & Cheddar Potato ...
- News: Baskin-Robbins - May 2012 Flavor of the Mont...
- News: Subway - May 2012 $5 Featured Footlong
- Review: McDonald's - Cherry Berry Chiller
- News: Hardee's - New Cheddar Cheese Fries
- News: Dairy Queen - May Blizzard of the Month 2012...
- ▼ May 2012 ( 96 )
- ► 2011 ( 582 )
- ► 2010 ( 614 )
- ► 2009 ( 84 )
May 6, 2012
Review: Hershey's - Zero Candy Bar
It's not originally a Hershey's product but it's theirs now. I bought a bar from a local drugstore for $1.
I'm not sure why it's called a "Zero" bar; then again, I don't know why a Kit Kat is called a "Kit Kat" either. Still, the name "Zero" makes you think it might be a low-calorie, no-sugar, or something. It is none of those; just your typical but non-chocolate candy bar.
The caramel just adds more sugar to an already cloyingly sweet candy bar.
Nutritional Info - Hershey's Zero candy bar - 1.85 oz (52g)
Calories - 230 (from Fat - 70)
Fat - 8g (Saturated Fat - 5g)
Sodium - 115mg
Carbs - 37g (Sugar - 31g)
Protein - 3g
8 comments :
- RhondaMonday, May 07, 2012
I think it is called a "Zero" bar because of the color being the color of snow or the arctic.ReplyDelete
Ah! That makes sense! Thanks for commenting!ReplyDelete
Im eating one now..i picked one up while waiting in line a walmart with my girl. I do not eat much candy (well at least that is what I told my gf) but the wrapping caught my attention. so Now with the lady gone for the night I finally opened zero..and the white surprized the sh!t out of me! It is dark inthe room so I didnt know if it was a whole bar or bricked..so took that first bite..and WOW..though very Rich..everybite was filling...and gave me that guilty pleasure. Thank god that is what a candy bar is Suppose to b ALL about!ReplyDelete
- Joy R.Friday, June 22, 2012
They call it Zero because they used to suggest eating them frozen (at 'Zero' degrees), but I think that would break your teeth. Still, it's my favorite candy bar...white chocolate candy is so hard to find in the US, unfortunately.ReplyDelete
Ah. That's kinda neat. Thanks!ReplyDelete
- Rhonda90402Friday, June 22, 2012
I just read in the last few days of a new white chocolate and cookie creation by Dove Bar..you can check it out at another site...can I say what it is.....Candyblog.net..ReplyDelete
Hershey's already does a cookies and cream bar though. I'm still waiting for Nestle to bring back the Alpine White bar... White chocolate and almonds!ReplyDelete
- Joy R.Friday, June 22, 2012
My thought exactly! I LOVE white chocolate, but I'm tired of the white chocolate with cookie pieces. I wish they'd do something different. I love White Chocolate Reese's (the regular size, not the minis, which aren't as good) and Zero bars, but they're so hard to find. A different White Chocolate combo would be great, like almonds, hazelnuts, or caramel. Or really, why not just plain white chocolate? They discontinued the White Crunch, which was the closest thing. :(ReplyDelete


text:
Are you M Bellina?Claim your profile
Publications (35)82 Total impact
Article: 1340 ONCOLOGIC AND FUNCTIONAL RESULTS IN SEMINAL VESICLE - NERVE SPARING RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY: OUR EXPERIENCE
Article: 864 Y-neobladder: An update of a multi-institutional retrospective study. Analysis of late complications through Clavien-Dindo classification
Article: Randomized Prospective Trial Comparing Immediate Versus Delayed Ureteroscopy for Patients with Ureteral Calculi and Normal Renal Function Who Present to the Emergency Department[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To compare the safety and efficacy of emergency vs scheduled ureteroscopy with a prospective study that included patients who presented to the emergency department (ED) with renal colic from ureteral stones. There were 271 consecutive patients who were enrolled in this prospective study. Patients were randomized to emergency ureteroscopy (group A) or delayed ureteroscopy (group B). All patients underwent helical unenhanced CT (HUCT). Stone-free status was defined as the complete absence of residual fragments at 1 week postoperatively, assessed with HUCT, with no need for ancillary interventions after ureteroscopy. Group A included 139 assessable patients. The overall stone-free rate was 93%. Neither location nor size was a significant prognostic factor (P>0.05). Single-session ureteroscopy failed to clear nine ureteral stones. A Double-J stent was placed in 27/139 patients. Group B included 100 assessable patients. Patients in the control group were scheduled for ureteroscopy after their departure from the ED. The overall stone-free rate was 90%. Single-session ureteroscopy failed to clear 10 ureteral stones. A Double-J stent was placed in 80/100 patients. There were no statistical differences with regard to stone diameter and location, complications, and stone-free rate between group A and group B patients. The rate of Double-J stent positioning was significantly higher (P<0.05) in group B patients. In our experience, emergency ureteroscopy showed equal efficacy and safety compared with the elective procedure. It has the main advantage of providing both immediate relief from pain and stone fragmentation.
Article: Changes in prostate cancer at radical prostatectomy during the prostate specific antigen era: An Italian experience[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To assess changes in prostate cancer clinical and pathologic features by review of 15 years' experience with radical prostatectomy. A total of 596 consecutive patients who underwent open or laparoscopic radical prostatectomy (RP) between 1991 and 2006 were included. All had clinically localized prostate cancer. Surgical specimens were analyzed or blindly reviewed by a uropathologist, and whole-mount sections were prepared. Statistical analysis evaluated whether significant changes in clinical and pathologic variables occurred over time. Median prostate specific antigen (PSA) values at diagnosis significantly decreased over time. Definite stage migration was observed, with significant increase of organ-confined tumors. Incidence of seminal vesicle and lymph node involvement declined steadily. Median tumor volume decreased significantly over time (p<0.001). Incidence of nonsignificant cancers at RP increased significantly, reaching 25.6% in 2006. PSA value has progressively lost correlation with prostate cancer volume and today correlates only with prostate gland volume. Prostate cancer stage and volume at diagnosis have steadily decreased in the last 15 years, likely reflecting increasing use of PSA testing. In early prostate cancer, PSA level no longer correlates with tumor volume.
Article: Hydrodissection of pelvic fascia during nerve-seminal sparing radical prostatectomy: Hystological and functional results
Article: HISTOPATHOLOGICAL FEATURES OF PROSTATE CANCER TREATED BY RADICAL PROSTATECTOMY IN THE PSA ERA
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: In recent years there has been a shift in prostate cancer stage with the majority of patients nowadays being operated with cT1c disease, prostate-specific antigen levels of <10 ng/ml, and a decreased rate of seminal vesicle invasion. Recent data suggest the role of preservation of the seminal vesicle in improving continence and/or potency. We describe our preliminary experience with seminal-sparing, unilateral nerve-sparing retropubic radical prostatectomy. 21 selected patients with clinically localized prostate cancer underwent seminal unilateral nerve-sparing retropubic radical prostatectomy (seminal-sparing group, SSG). We compared the postoperative continence, erectile function and quality of orgasm results to those obtained in a control group (CG) of 21 patients who underwent unilateral nerve-sparing radical prostatectomy. Sexual function was evaluated preoperatively and 9 months postoperatively with the 5-item International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) questionnaire and with other self-administered questionnaires. The quality of orgasm was evaluated 9 months postoperatively. 1 month postoperatively, 95 and 28% of the patients in the SSG and CG were continent (p<0.001). The median postoperative drop in IIEF-5 score was 5 points in SSG and 14.5 points in CG (p<0.0001). Nine months postoperatively, 90 and 62% of the patients in SSG and CG, respectively (p=0.05), maintained the ability to achieve orgasm. In our experience seminal-sparing radical prostatectomy showed good feasibility and improved early postoperative urinary continence, erectile function and quality of orgasm, without compromised cancer control.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: To describe the operative technique of a new, Y-shaped, ileal neobladder and report the clinical and functional outcomes to add a contribution to the most discussed issues about orthotopic neobladders, in particular related to the problem of the prevention of strictures of ureteral-neobladder anastomoses. Between January 1999 and June 2002, 50 patients (41 men and 9 women) underwent radical cystectomy and Y-shaped orthotopic neobladder reconstruction. The following parameters were considered: operative time, complications, and functional outcomes (evaluated with voiding chart and a questionnaire analyzing continence). Urodynamic studies were performed in the first 20 patients. The operative time for neobladder reconstruction was 15 to 20 minutes. No severe complications or significant metabolic complications were recorded. Only 1 case of unilateral stricture of the ureteral-neobladder anastomosis was recorded (1% of renal units); the stricture was easily treated with a retrograde endoscopic approach. Daytime and nighttime continence was good or satisfactory in 90% and 85% of patients, respectively. One year after surgery, the average maximal neobladder capacity was 390 mL, and the average pressure at maximal capacity was 15 cm H2O. The ileal Y-shaped orthotopic neobladder had good functional outcomes comparable to most popular orthotopic neobladders. Moreover, the surgical technique of the Y-neobladder is easy, rapid, and reliable. In particular, the Y-neobladder seemed to reduce, in our experience, the occurrence of strictures at the ureteral-neobladder anastomosis, because it permits a perfectly aligned anastomosis without mobilization of the ureters.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Ectopic adrenal cortex tissue is not an uncommon clinical finding, but the simultaneous occurrence with testicular cancer has not been reported. We describe a patient who had both pathologies.
Article: Relationship between neuroendocrine features and prognostic parameters in human prostate adenocarcinoma. Ann Oncol 12S:159-164[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: The biological behaviour of prostate cancer is highly variable and prediction by the commonly employed prognostic parameters is not sufficient. The concept of neuroendocrine (NE) differentiation in prostate adenocarcinoma has recently received increasing attention due to possible implications for prognosis and therapy. Core needle biopsies from 142 newly diagnosed patients were immunohistochemically examined for the coexistence of NE differentiation using an antibody against chromogranin A (CgA). Circulating CgA was available in 106 of these patients. NE differentiation was found in 64 (45.1%) tumors. Among them 29 (20.4%) had CgA positive cells scattered or focally distributed in less than 5% per mm3 of tumor tissues, 26 (18.3%) between 5% and 10% and 9 (6.4%) more than 10%, respectively. There was a significant correlation between the extent of NE features and either Gleason score (P < 0.01) or stage of disease. Circulating CgA but not PSA correlated with immunohistochemical CgA (P < 0.03) particularly in metastatic cases. These data support the concept that NE differentiation in human prostate cancer has a negative prognostic significance. Circulating CgA levels reflect immunohistochemical findings.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Pelvic lymphoceles, occurred in patients undergone radical retropubic prostatectomy, are believed to increase the risk of deep venous thrombosis and so thromboembolic complications. The authors' aim is to evaluate the usefulness of pelvic ultrasonography in the diagnosis and in the possible early treatment of pelvic lymphoceles. Fifty-eight patients undergone radical prostatectomy and pelvic lymphadenectomy, between January '98 and December '99, underwent a pelvic ultrasonography in VII post-operative day. When a symptomatic or large (over 5 cm) lymphocele was found, it was treated with ultrasound (US) guided drainage. In the study, the following parameters were considered: lymphocele occurrence, size, location and treatment and thromboembolic complication. Statistical analysis was carried out with Fisher's exact test. Pelvic US showed a lymphocele in 23 out of 58 (40%) patients. Mean size was 5 cm. Deep venous thrombosis occurred in 4 patients, all with pelvic lymphoceles. No thromboembolic complications were recorded. In our experience, pelvic ultrasound has shown to be an easy e reliable tool for diagnosis and percutaneous treatment of pelvic lymphoceles.
Article: Berruti A, Dogliotti L, Bitossi R, Fasolis G, Gorzegno G, Bellina M, Torta M, Porpiglia F, Fontana D, Angeli AIncidence of skeletal complications in patients with bone metastatic prostate cancer and hormone refractory disease: predictive role of bone resorption and formation markers evaluated at baseline. J Urol 164(4): 1248-1253[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: We evaluated the incidence of skeletal complications in patients with bone metastatic prostate cancer and hormone refractory disease. We also assessed the predictive role of bone turnover markers determined at baseline. A total of 112 patients were consecutively enrolled in our study from July 1990 to July 1998 and followed until death or the last followup. Bone pain, disease extent in bone, serum prostate specific antigen, hemoglobin, and a panel of bone formation and resorption markers were assessed at baseline before any second line treatment. Skeletal complications in 34 patients (30.3%, estimated yearly incidence 12.3%) involved vertebral deformity or collapse requiring spinal orthosis in 20 (17.9%), spinal cord compression in 7 (6.2%), pathological bone fracture in 10 (8.9%), symptomatic hypercalcemia in 1 (0.9%) and symptomatic hypocalcemia in 1 (0.9%). Median time to the evidence of the initial skeletal complication was 9.5 months. These adverse events did not influence overall survival. At baseline patients with eventual skeletal complications had greater bone pain (p = 0.02), a heavier tumor load in bone (p = 0.005), lower performance status (p = 0.05), and higher serum alkaline phosphatase (p <0.02) and urinary deoxypyridoline (p <0.05) than their counterparts. Multivariate analysis revealed that only urinary deoxypyridinoline was independently associated with the onset of these events (p <0.02). The scatterplot of urinary deoxypyridinoline values in patients with and without skeletal complications enabled us to detect a cutoff of 38 pM./mM. for predicting 51% of skeletal events with only an 8% false-positive rate. Skeletal complications are common in patients with prostate cancer and hormone refractory disease. Bone loss is the major cause of onset. Baseline deoxypyridinoline at the cutoff point noted had moderate sensitivity but high specificity for predicting these adverse skeletal events.
- [Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Circulating neuroendocrine markers were measured in patients with prostate carcinoma (PC), prostatic intraepithelial neoplasia (PIN), and benign prostatic hypertrophy (BPH) with the goal to: 1) evaluate the differences in the expression of these markers in patients with benign, premalignant, and primary or metastatic PC; 2) evaluate their prognostic significance; 3) compare values in patients with hormone-naive and hormone-refractory disease; and 4) assess changes after androgen deprivation or chemotherapy. Serum neuron specific enolase (NSE) (immunoradiometric assay) and plasma chromogranin A (CgA) (enzyme-linked immunoadsorbent assay) were evaluated in 141 patients with BPH, 54 patients with PIN, and 159 patients with PC; 119 patients were bearing hormone-naive disease and 40 were bearing hormone-refractory disease. CgA was monitored in 31 patients submitted to androgen deprivation and in 24 patients receiving chemotherapy. Supranormal CgA was observed more frequently in patients with American Urologic Association (AUA) Stage D2 disease (45.5%) compared with those with Stage D1 disease (33.3%), Stage C disease (16.7%), Stage A/B disease (18.8%), PIN (25.9%), and BPH (17.0%) (P < 0.02). Supranormal NSE did not change in any of the patient subgroups. Elevated CgA was observed in 36.0% of patients with metastases who had hormone-naive disease and in 45.0% of patients with hormone-refractory disease (P value not significant). Supranormal NSE and CgA values were predictors for poor prognosis in patients with hormone-refractory disease. Elevated baseline CgA values decreased > 50% in 1 of 12 patients who received luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone analogs and in 2 of 12 patients who underwent chemotherapy. CgA appears to reflect the neuroendocrine activity of PC better than NSE. Elevated CgA values correlate with poor prognosis and are scarcely influenced by either endocrine therapy or chemotherapy.
Article: Intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG) as inducer of tumor- suppressing proteins p53 and p21(Waf1-Cip1) during treatment of superficial bladder cancer[Show abstract] [Hide abstract]
ABSTRACT: Previous in vitro investigations recorded an inhibition of cell proliferation by BCG when added to different cell cultures. The induction of apoptosis by BCG is controversial. Our study aimed to evaluate the influence of BCG on the expression of tumor suppressing proteins p53 and p21Waf1-Cip1 and apoptosis of the urothelial cells in vivo. Twenty-one cases of superficial bladder cancer, treated with TUR and subsequent intravesical BCG, were studied retrospectively. The assays evaluated the expression of p53 and p21Waf1-Cip1 by immunochemistry (IHC), and the presence of apoptosis by TUNEL assay. The estimates were performed, in each case, on the following specimens: one tumor sample and one non-neoplastic sample collected during the TUR which preceded the administration of BCG; one non-neoplastic sample collected 3 months after the diagnosis; and one non-neoplastic sample collected in the first 2 weeks after the completion of the treatment. Samples of 6 cancer recurrences detected during BCG were examined too. As usual for non-neoplastic urothelium, the pre-BCG samples displayed poor p53 and p21Waf1-Cip1 immunoreactivity. By contrast, the samples collected during and in the aftermath of BCG showed an overall increase of the expression of both proteins. The rare occurrence of apoptosis proved to be chronologically unrelated to the BCG treatment. The relationship between changes of the IHC features and BCG suggests that BCG, at least under some circumstances, can induce the activation of wild type p53 and p21Waf1-Cip1 in the urothelium. The mechanism of the BCG-p53 status interaction and its role in the antitumor activity of BCG remain to be clarified.
Top Journals
Università degli Studi di Torino
Torino, Piedmont, Italy
- Dipartimento di Scienze Cliniche e Biologiche
Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria San Luigi GonzagaOrbassano, Piedmont, Italy


text:
Definitions for ice point
This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word ice point
We couldn't find a direct definition for the term ice point.
Maybe you were looking for one of these terms?
ice palace, ice pellet, ice pellets, ice pick, ice plant, ice pop, ice racing, ice resurfacer, ice rink, ice road


text:
Below, you will find a few of our most popular sale products. However, we've got tons of gear for killer deals. You can shop our wakeboards for sale, water skis sale, life vests on sale, wesuit sale, and towables for sale. ActiveWake carries discount wakeboards, skis, and tubes from the top brands from cheap Hyperlite, Ronix, and Liquid Force wakeboard packages to cheap HO Skis, Radar Skis, HO Tubes, and Radar Tubes and cheap O'Neill Vests and Wetuits. We carry it all and with Free Shipping and No Sales Tax, it's a deal you can't pass up!
3 Item(s)
|3 Item(s)
Grid List
Byerly 2015 AR-1 + Complete System Boot Package SALE (reg $969)
The Byerly team has designed a new boot tailored to their specific styles. This boot features a slightly lower cuff for maximum mobility but added reinforcement provides a supportive lateral feel.
Together makes the perfect set up! Learn More
Byerly 2013 JIB Wakeboard
Regular Price: $529.99
Special Price: $169.50
Rocker Type:
Blended 3-Stage - Lying between a true 3-Stage rocker and a Continuous rocker, the Blended 3-Stage is designed to boot the rider off the wake, while generating good speed into the wake without the traditional 3-Stage drag.
Tri-ax Glass - Featuring a configuration of fibers running in three directions, this glass allows for maximum durability while still allowing the board to flex.
360-degree multi-color ABS sidewall
Fully Machined Crossover Flex Core
Sintered Enduro Base - The most durable and strongest running surface Byerly offers
Shaped by Butch
Ability Level: Advanced-Expert
Rocker Type: Three-Stage Hybrid
Core Material: Foam, Wood
Base Type: Slider/Grind Base
Rider Weight (lbs) 160+ Learn More
Byerly 2014 BP Wakeboard (56)
Regular Price: $499.99
Special Price: $239.99
Shaped by Butch Customs
Continuous Rocker
Carbon Composite Stringer Construction
Carbon Energy Ring Sidewalls
Biolite 3 Core
Layered Bi-Axial Glass
Thin Overall Profile
Subtle Center Landing Feature
M6 Inserts Learn More
3 Item(s)
|3 Item(s)
Grid List


text:
A very unusual thread was posted on Bitcointalk Saturday, claiming that the 'ultimate Bitcoin stress test' was about to be conducted by an anonymous hacker. The goal of the test was to provide clear evidence that the 1 mb blocksize limit puts Bitcoin in imminent danger, since spamming the network would fill the blocks to their limit and lead to a massive pileup of unconfirmed transactions, essentially stopping people from sending and receiving Bitcoins for hours if not days. This was done to simulate what the hacker expects to happen when blocks reach the 1 mb limit naturally in the next 1-2 years. It is clear that the person conducting this test is not a scientist even though they claimed this was an experiment, since they showed extreme bias towards the result they wanted before the test even began.
The hacker used 10 Bitcoin servers to send 20 larger than usual transactions per second, generating 1 mb of transaction data every 5 minutes. Since the blocksize limit is 1 mb and there is on average 10 minutes between blocks, the hacker projected this would overwhelm the Bitcoin network and bring transactions to a standstill. Typically only 0.0001 Bitcoins (2.5 cents) per kb of data is required as a transaction fee to send your Bitcoins as fast as possible. The hacker set aside 20 Bitcoins ($5000) for this test, and calculated that 0.1 Bitcoins would be spent per 1 mb, and since 1 mb is the blocksize limit he expected 100 blocks to be filled with his spam. This projection assumes that transaction fees would only double to 0.0002 Bitcoins per kb. 100 blocks worth of spam transactions would cause all transactions to be extremely slow for 2-3 days according to the hacker, he envisioned a constantly growing pile up of unconfirmed transactions until he stopped spamming the network.
If the hacker's calculations were right this would have been a disaster for Bitcoin's economy. Bitcoin traders would lose profits since they'd barely be able to move their Bitcoins around, Bitcoin dealers would have no supply and lose customers (and those who did have supply would anger the customers since nothing would confirm for days), merchants who accept Bitcoin wouldn't be able to receive payment, customers buying goods wouldn't be able to send payment in a timely manner, and all Bitcoin ATMs and in-store technology that accepts Bitcoin wouldn't work. It is appalling that this hacker wanted this scenario to happen all in the name of a 'test'. If this did happen as he expected the Bitcoin community would have lost tens of millions of dollars at the least. Trust in Bitcoin's integrity would be shattered and the value would destabilize.
It appears the test started at 4 am eastern time, with the size of block 362002 jumping to near the 1 mb blocksize limit. After this point most blocks were near or at the limit, but there were several blocks of normal size, probably since they were mined faster than the spam could fill them up. Starting with block 362030 at 8:21 am nearly every block was at its size limit, with unconfirmed transactions piling up and slowing down transaction speed worldwide. Transaction fees began to rapidly rise as seen in the below chart, exceeding 0.005 Bitcoins per transaction briefly which is 5000% higher than usual. This increase in transaction fees is a direct result of demand to send transactions exceeding the available transaction slots in a block, a beautiful example of the law of supply and demand at work.
The hacker only expected a 100% increase in transaction fees, so his projection that the blockchain would be overwhelmed for 24+ hours was completely invalid. It appears the hacker pulled the plug on the spam transactions once he realized how fast the 20 Bitcoins allotted for the test were evaporating, allowing the pile of unconfirmed transactions to be let through and a return to normal transaction fees in less than an hour. A 2nd round of spam transactions was then unleashed at 2:30 pm, culminating in transactions fees exceeding 0.005 Bitcoins briefly around 4:30 pm. After this point transaction fees once again rapidly dropped since spam transactions weren't affordable and were turned off until things normalized. A few smaller spikes in transaction fees were then observed, with transaction fees leveling off at normal values after 10 pm, likely due to the 20 Bitcoins being completely spent. It is impressive that a mere $5000 could dominate transaction fee values over an 18 hour period, but the main goal of the test to cause massive transaction delays never materialized. The longest delays were 1-3 hours, and delays of such length are common for Bitcoin even without a hacker attacking the network.
By far the most interesting thing revealed by this test was Bitcoin's natural ability to counteract transaction volume in excess of the blocksize limit. Once a significant pile up of unconfirmed transactions began due to lack of space, transaction fees increased making it prohibitively expensive to send spam and dust transactions. Fees will rise until the number of new transactions is small enough to allow the excess unconfirmed transactions into the newest blocks, which rapidly drops transaction fees back to normal levels.
This is direct proof that Bitcoin could keep the 1 mb blocksize limit indefinitely and be completely stable, which is the exact opposite of what the hacker was expecting. Running into the blocksize limit and causing a pile up of unconfirmed transactions simply increases the fees in order to lower new transaction volume and dissipate the pileup of older transactions. The majority of Bitcoin developers expected this result, which is why they are against changing the blocksize limit.
A major benefit is miners will be paid higher transaction fees as Bitcoin use becomes more widespead, as long as the limit remains capped at 1 MB. This will help balance out the decreasing block reward over time, giving miners an incentive to keep mining even when block rewards become infinitesimally small. If blocksize limit were allowed to increase and transaction fees therefore never increased almost everyone would abandon mining, which would result in a vulnerable and unusable Bitcoin network, i.e. the death of Bitcoin. Thus, having a blocksize limit is crucial in order for Bitcoin to survive long term.
This stress test is a direct result of an ongoing debate in the Bitcoin community on whether to increase the blocksize limit, which has led to one of the Bitcoin developers going rogue and creating Bitcoin XT, which will increase blocksize limit with a fork. A fork has never intentionally been introduced into the blockchain in history since it is a risky maneuver. It is inevitable that some users will lose Bitcoins during a fork if they aren't using the dominant blockchain. In a worst case scenario the Bitcoin XT fork could create unforeseen complications, requiring more forks to fix it. Any fork will destabilize Bitcoin's value even if it is successful, if it ends up being a disaster Bitcoins could completely lose their value.
Clearly it isn't prudent to risk forking the blockchain to increase blocksize, since Bitcoin naturally adjusts to higher transaction volume even if blocks are capped at 1 mb for the rest of history, and the smaller blocksize will increase transaction fees. Higher transaction fees aren't essential in the near future, but will be essential as the block reward drops to zero in the long term. Only about 100 out of 6000 total Bitcoin nodes are running XT despite mass publicity over the past month, since the majority of Bitcoiners recognize that blocksize limit does not threaten Bitcoin's functionality. The stress test conducted yesterday will only increase this consensus, since now real-life data exists about what happens when transaction volume exceeds the blocksize limit. Although the hacker didn't get the result he wanted, he did produce valuable data with this test, and since no one got hurt by it I applaud his efforts.