text:
Saitama-shi, JP
|FUJINON CORPORATION Patent applications
|Patent application number
|RETARDATION COMPENSATION ELEMENT AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF THE SAME - Two types of layers are simultaneously formed on a substrate and another substrate under the same layer forming condition, the heights of which are equal to a half height of an intended retardation compensation layer. Physical properties of the respective two types of layers formed on the substrates are identical to each other, and if deviations are produced in retardation distribution characteristics for azimuth angles of incident light, these deviations are commonly provided in the respective two types of layers. When one substrate is superposed with the other substrate and these superposed substrates are integrated with each other in order to make a single sheet of retardation compensation element, after one of these substrates is rotated by an angle of 90 degrees with respect to the other substrate, these substrates are stuck to each other by an adhesive agent.
|OPTICAL PART HOLDING MEMBER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an optical part holding member made of ceramic and a production method thereof, and provides an effective permeability to prevent dew condensation. The optical part holding member is made of a silicon nitride ceramic base composite material to hold an optical part, which is produced through a process of nitriding in which silicon is caused to react with nitrogen. By using the silicon nitride ceramic base composite material containing silicon carbide and an iron compound, an airflow volume of 50 ml or more per minute is achieved in an effective airflow area of 1.5 cm
|OPTICAL PART HOLDING MEMBER AND PRODUCTION METHOD THEREOF - The present invention relates to an optical part holding member made of ceramic and a production method thereof, and provides an optical part holding member made of ceramic such that a sintered body after processes of degreasing and sintering has small dimensional changes over dimensions of a mold, and a production method thereof. An example includes a lens holder to hold an optical part, made of a silicon nitride ceramic base composite material produced through a process in which silicon and nitrogen are reacted to be nitrided and contains silicon carbide and an iron compound.
|METHOD FOR DRIVING PIEZOELECTRIC ACTUATOR, PIEZOELECTRIC-ACTUATOR CONTROL CIRCUIT, AND IMAGE-STABILIZATION CONTROL CIRCUIT - Abnormal noise generated while driving a piezoelectric actuator is prevented. A pulse-generation circuit is capable of selectively generating a displacement pulse and a stationary pulse as a drive pulse for application to a piezoelectric element, the displacement pulse having a duty ratio for causing a lens to be displaced by a predetermined step width, and the stationary pulse having a duty ratio for causing the lens to remain stationary in a current position. The pulse-generation circuit controls the production of the drive pulse continuously for a plurality of times within the servo control cycle, causes the displacement pulse to be produced when the remainder of a required amount of displacement is equal to or greater than a threshold value, and causes the stationary pulse to be continuously produced until the initiation of the next servo control cycle when the remainder is less than the threshold value.
|SURFACE PLASMON RESONANCE MEASURING CHIP AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE THEREOF - A surface plasmon resonance measuring apparatus is provided with a dielectric block, a metal film formed on a surface of the dielectric block, a light source for emitting a light beam, an optical system for making the light beam enter the dielectric block at various angles of incidence so that a condition for total internal reflection is satisfied at an interface between the dielectric block and the thin film layer, and a photodetector for detecting the intensity of the light beam satisfying total internal reflection at the interface. In the measurement chip to be utilized in the surface plasmon resonance measuring apparatus, the dielectric block is formed from a synthetic resin in which, when said light beam is p-polarized outside said dielectric block and then strikes the interface, the intensity of a s-polarized component at the interface is 50% or less of the intensity of the light beam at the interface.
|PROJECTION OPTICAL SYSTEM AND PROJECTION DISPLAY DEVICE USING THE SAME - A projection optical system having a magnification side and a reduction side for forming a magnified image on a magnification side image surface conjugate with a reduction side conjugate image surface includes, arranged in order from the reduction side, a first imaging system including a plurality of lens elements and lens components and a second imaging system including a mirror having a concave, aspheric reflecting surface. An intermediate image is formed between the first imaging system and the second imaging system. The projection optical system satisfies specified conditions related to the travel of principal rays through the projection optical system and related to the Abbe number of a lens element having positive refractive power of the first imaging system. A projection display device includes the projection optical system and may include a light valve for modulating a light beam for projection on a screen.
|PROJECTION VARIABLE FOCUSING LENS AND PROJECTION DISPLAY DEVICE - Disclosed is a projection variable focusing lens and a projection display device that has a reduction side which is telecentric, a high magnifying power, a small size, a light weight, and a low manufacturing cost and is capable of correcting all aberrations occurring when power varies with good balance.
|ENDOSCOPE SYSTEM AND OPERATION METHOD FOR ENDOSCOPE - According to the endoscope system of the present invention, when the image pickup device of the first endoscope device detects illumination light irradiated from the illumination device of the second endoscope device, the control device performs control so as to reduce light quantity of the illumination device of the second endoscope device based on the level of luminance signal outputted from the solid state image pickup element of the image pickup device, and when the image pickup device of the second endoscope device detects illumination light irradiated from the illumination device of the first endoscope device, the control device performs control so as to reduce light quantity of the illumination device of the first endoscope device based on the level of luminance signal outputted from the solid state image pickup element of the image pickup device.
|OPTICAL ROTARY ADAPTER AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM USING THE SAME - The optical rotary adapter is used with an optical tomographic imaging system for acquiring an optical tomographic image of an object under measurement. The adapter includes a fixed sleeve, a stationary optical fiber supported by the fixed sleeve and having an inclined end face, a stationary collimating lens spaced a given distance from the inclined end face, a mounting cylinder carried rotatably with respect to the fixed sleeve, a rotary optical fiber mounted to the mounting cylinder and having an inclined end face, a rotary collimating lens mounted to the mounting cylinder and disposed with a given distance from the inclined end face, and a rotation actuating device for rotating said mounting cylinder. The central axes of the stationary and rotary optical fibers are offset from or inclined with respect to a central axis of rotation of the mounting cylinder to reduce attenuation of returning light from the object.
|ULTRASONIC GENERATOR - An ultrasonic transducer (
|IMAGING FILTER - An imaging filter disposed on a front surface of an image sensor and serving to limit an incident angle of light on the image sensor is provided. The filter includes: a transparent substrate; a first shielding film provided on the front surface of the substrate and having a plurality of incidence openings, the incidence openings having a constant size and provided at an interval; a second shielding film provided on a back surface of the substrate and having a plurality of emission openings, the emission openings having a constant size and having centers which are coincident with the incidence openings; and a reflecting film provided on at least one of the front surface and the back surface of the substrate and including a multilayer dielectric film that transmits light having a wavelength and being incident almost vertically on the reflecting film and that that reflects the light having the wavelength and being incident obliquely on the reflecting film.
|OPTICAL PROBE AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE PRODUCTION APPARATUS USING THE PROBE - An optical tomographic image production apparatus includes an optical probe, in which a light-transmitting area that transmits measurement light and a light-blocking area that blocks the measurement light are formed. The light-blocking area is provided at a start position and an end position of the light-transmitting area. A tomographic image processing means detects an interference signal or tomographic information when the light-blocking area is irradiated with the measurement light. Further, the tomographic image processing means detects, based on the detected interference signal or tomographic information, interference signals or tomographic information obtained when the light-transmitting area is irradiated with the measurement light to produce a tomographic image in the light-transmitting area.
|OCT OPTICAL PROBE AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING APPARATUS - Safe and inexpensive visual confirmation of the scanning position of an OCT optical probe, which is inserted into a forceps channel of an endoscope, is provided. The OCT optical probe to be inserted into a forceps channel of an endoscope that applies illumination light to a site to be observed in a body cavity and images reflected light from the site to be observed, includes: a substantially cylindrical and long sheath to be inserted into the body cavity; a distal end optical system disposed in the sheath and being rotatable about the longitudinal axis of the sheath; and a ferrule integrally fixed to the distal end optical system, wherein the ferrule includes a reflecting section adapted to reflect a part of the illumination light toward the endoscope.
|OCT OPTICAL PROBE AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING APPARATUS - An OCT optical probe to be inserted into a subject includes: a cylindrical sheath to be inserted into a subject; an optical fiber disposed in the internal space of the sheath; a rotatably-supporting portion fixed to the optical fiber in the vicinity of a distal end of the optical fiber; a distal optical system to deflect light emitted from the distal end of the optical fiber toward the subject; a holding portion to hold the distal optical system such that the optical system is rotatably supported by the rotatably-supporting portion; and a flexible shaft covering the optical fiber in the internal space, wherein the holding portion is fixed to a distal end of the flexible shaft. Using the OCT optical probe of the invention, the problem of degradation of measurement accuracy due to optical insertion loss and optical reflection loss at a rotary joint can be eliminated inexpensively and safely.
|SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE BY OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY - In optical tomography measurement using light, the wavelength of which is periodically swept, interference light between reflection light and reference light is split into first interference light and second interference light by a light splitting means. The optical path length of the first interference light and that of the second interference light are adjusted by an interference-light optical path length adjustment means so that they become the same. Further, balanced detection is performed on the first interference light and the second interference light by an interference light detection means.
|METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRODUCING TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE BY OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY - When reflection light, reflected from a measurement target that has been irradiated with measurement light in such a manner to scan the measurement target, and reference light are combined in each wavelength sweep, interference light is detected as interference signals. When a thinning region in which the interference signals obtained by detecting the interference light in each wavelength sweep are thinned so that the interference signals that are used to produce the tomographic image remain is set, thinning is performed on the plurality of interference signals in the thinning region. Light intensity information about the measurement target in the thinning region is obtained, based on the interference signals for the respective wavelength sweeps, the interference signals remaining after thinning. The tomographic image in the thinning region is produced based on the obtained light intensity information.
|High frequency tool - A frequency tool for use in endoscopic electro-surgery, the high frequency tool having a high frequency knife at a distal end of a flexible cord encased in a tube member of a flexible sheath. A tubular rigid tip member of electrically insulating material is fitted in a fore distal end portion of the tube member, forming an annular flat end face together with the tube member. Formed internally of the tubular rigid tip member is a through axial passage hole to receive therein a retractably protrusible electrode member of the high frequency knife. At a fore distal end of a rod portion, the electrode member is provided with a spherically bulged portion of a diameter smaller than inside diameter of the axial passage hole of the tubular rigid tip member.
|OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGING SYSTEM - The optical tomographic imaging system includes a main body for acquiring an optical tomographic image, an optical probe having a rotary optical fiber for guiding the measuring and returning light, a measuring unit, and a sheath rotatably holding the rotary optical fiber and the measuring unit, a rotary drive unit for rotatably coupling the rotary optical fiber to a stationary optical fiber connected with the main body, an extra length handling mechanism for winding the optical probe into a loop having at least a minimum diameter and an attaching unit removably attaching the optical probe. The extra length handling mechanism winds an extra length of the optical probe by a length depending upon a length up to the location to be examined. The system eliminates the need to change the optical probe depending upon the location to be examined and the need to adjust the optical path length of reference light.
|OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY IMAGING SYSTEM, CONTACT AREA DETECTING METHOD AND IMAGE PROCESSING METHOD USING THE SAME, AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHIC IMAGE OBTAINING METHOD - The optical tomography imaging system includes a light source, a branching section which branches a light beam into a measuring light beam and a reference beam, an optical probe having an optical fiber, a measurement section which irradiates a measurement target with the measuring beam and picks up a reflected beam, and a sheath which encloses the optical fiber and the measurement section, a multiplexing section which combines the reflected beam with the reference beam to create an interference beam, an interference beam detecting section which detects the interference beam as interference signals, and a contact detecting section which detects a contact area in which the optical probe and the measurement target are in contact with each other. The contact detecting section calculates from the detected interference signals a distance between the optical probe and the measurement target, and uses the calculated distance to detect the contact area.
|IMAGING APPARATUS - An imaging apparatus includes a light source unit that selectively outputs white light and light in a different wavelength band to an observation target, an imaging unit including an imaging device, and a spectral image formation circuit that generates a spectral image signal for a specified wavelength by an operation using an image signal based on an output from the imaging unit and predetermined matrix data. The imaging unit selectively obtains an image of the observation target for each of first, second and third light components in a visible light region and an image for each of at least fourth and fifth light components in a near-infrared region. Further, the imaging unit includes first spectral devices that make only the first and fourth light components enter first pixels of the imaging device and second spectral devices that make only the second and fifth light components enter second pixels thereof.
|High frequency surgical instrument - A high frequency surgical instrument having a forceps assembly at a fore distal end of an elongated insertion member, the forceps assembly being constituted by a pair of opening and closing grasper members which are shaped with a series of saw teeth on an inner meeting side in such a way that saw tooth portions on the two grasper members are at least partly brought into abutting engagement with each other when the grasper member are closed. For manipulating opening and closing actions of the grasper members, a manipulative transmission means is threaded through the insertion member, connecting the paired grasper members of the forceps to a manipulation handle which is attached to a proximal end of the insertion member. Each one of the grasper members is formed of a conducting material and arranged to have a width narrower than outside diameter of the insertion member on the saw-toothed inner side. The grasper members are electrically connectible to a high frequency power source, and are entirely covered with an insulating coat except saw tooth portions.
|Projection lens unit having reflection mirror in projection lens system and method of and equipment for fixing reflection mirror
|DIGITAL CAMERA - In a digital camera, a solid state imaging device is used to catch subject light so that an image signal is created. The digital camera contributes to effectively implementing further thinness in such a manner that a part of image taking lenses is saved to a suitable position at the time of the collapse. Both the rear elements lens and the focus lens are revolved between a position on the optical axis and a saving position coming into a hollow portion beside the CCD solid state imaging device, or between the position on the optical axis and a saving position in which the front elements lens, the rear elements lens and focus lens form a line substantially on a plane.
|OPTICAL PROBE AND OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY APPARATUS - An elongated probe to be inserted into a tube which is open at a distal end portion of an insertion section of an endoscope includes a sheath constituting the outer circumferential surface of the optical probe, an optical fiber laid in the internal space of the sheath along the longitudinal direction of the sheath, and a deflection scanning means disposed in the internal space of the sheath to deflect light outputted from the optical fiber and is rotated around an axis line extending in the longitudinal direction to scan the deflected light in a circumferential direction of the axis line. A plurality of light transmission sections for transmitting the scanning light is provided, each formed flat on the outer surface, on a side wall of the sheath along the circumferential direction.
|OPTICAL TOMOGRAPHY SYSTEM - In an optical tomography system, polarization maintaining optical fibers are employed to guide a light beam emitted by a light source unit to a light dividing means, to guide a measuring light beam from the light dividing means to a probe, to guide the measuring light beam and a reflected light beam within the probe, to guide the reflected light beam from the probe to a combining means, and to guide a reference light beam from the light dividing means to the combining means.
|INTEGRATOR UNIT - An integrator unit for integrating an incoming light beam for a uniform distribution of illumination comprises an inner cylinder fixedly equipped with a rod integrator, an outer cylinder in which the inner cylinder is coaxially received for axial movement and axial adjustment members which comprises a circumferential groove spatially squared to a center axis of the inner cylinder and a radial access bore formed in the outer cylinder. A round shaped position adjustment tool has an end pin on a round end face thereof in a position off center from an axis of rotation of the position adjusting tool. The position adjusting tool is inserted in the radial access bore to put the end pin in the circumferential groove and turned in the radial access bore so as thereby to move the inner cylinder axially back and forth.
|OPTICAL FILTER - An optical filter has a multilayer thin film comprising first to i-th layers stacked in alternate layers of high and low refractive indices on a transparent substrate. Respective odd-numbered layers (Sigh refractive index layers) and respective even-numbered layers (low refractive index layers) form repetitive sequences of layers each of which cyclically changes in optical thickness throughout the multilayer tin film. Each of k-th from-the-bottom alternate layers of high and low refractive indices has such an optical thicknesses as meet the following conditional expressions (1) and (2), concurrently:
Patent applications by FUJINON CORPORATION


text:
Mickie James On Why She Left WWE For TNA
by Amish Patel - August 17, 2013
Why is the point of asking all these ex WWE wrestlers the same question in every interview?!
Sigh, can a brother get a synopsis. Can't always play the video.
The Hottest WWE news, photos and videos delivered to your inbox in one convenient newsletter. Sign up now and give it a try!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Update on MariamMariam is very hardworking. She appreciates the previous Kiva loan she received, which helped her very much. She is now asking for another loan of 10,000 KES to buy more coconuts, cassavas and cooking oil so that she can have more products to sell.
Previous Loan DetailsMariam is a 35 year old married woman with two children, one of whom is in school. She operates a food stall, selling from a school to the students. She lives in her own house that has neither electricity, nor piped water. Mariam has been in this business for the past 10 years, and she aspires to... More from Mariam's previous loan »
Additional Information
About Yehu Microfinance TrustThis loan is administered by Yehu Microfinance Trust, which was founded in 1998 as a project of CHOICE Humanitarian Kenya. In July 2007, Yehu became a separate entity from CHOICE and was registered as a trust. Since then, Yehu has expanded to cover over half of Kenya's 13 coastal districts.
Concurrent and Successive Loans
Our Field Partners often work with borrowers over a series of loans as the borrowers build credit, take out bigger loans, and expand their businesses. In order to make it easier for our Field Partners to post loans for borrowers who have been listed on Kiva before, we allow them to post successive and concurrent loans for their Kiva borrowers. This means that our Field Partners are able to post a borrower's second, third, etc., loan on Kiva without having to re-enter all of the borrower's information.
This borrower has been listed on Kiva before, so you'll see an updated loan description, as well as excerpts of the original descriptions from earlier loans. Most borrowers take out loans consecutively, meaning that they receive a second loan after having repaid the first. However, sometimes our Field Partners give out concurrent loans, allowing borrowers to take out one primary loan and a secondary "add-on" loan along with it. These "add-on" loans are typically smaller than the borrower's primary loan and serve a different purpose. Because Field Partners can now post loans as successive and concurrent loans, you will be able to track borrower progress over time and see the various ways a borrower is working with our Field Partners through funds from Kiva's lenders.
About Kenya
548View loans »
Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 14 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Pre-Disbursed:
- Mar 26, 2013
- Listed
- Apr 8, 2013
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Possible
- Ended:
- Mar 17, 2014
Photo from previous loan
Kiva allows our Field Partners to re-use the same photo for individual borrowers that have been posted on Kiva's website once before in a 24 month period, and we allow them to re-use group photos for up to 24 months, provided that 80% of the current group's membership is represented.
Taking, collecting, and uploading photos of borrowers is one of the most challenging elements of using Kiva for our Field Partners. In order to make Kiva easier for Field Partners to use, we have allowed them to post successive and concurrent loans without taking a new photo of the borrower if the criteria above are met.


text:
This a actually pretty good for an MRE. I have had these being in the military and they arent too bad. I would strongly suggest buying the heaters too as these are much better hot than cold. This is ... Show More.one of my favorite MRE's, it does actually taste good.
- Benefits & Description
Benefits & DescriptionUp to a 3 Year Shelf-Life | No Cooking Required | Easy to Prepare
• High quality great tasting sandwiches
These Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches are trusted with the highest quality that even the military uses! • Easy to store food supply option
Contained in 1 easy to store pouch. That will last up to 3 years! • Don't waste precious time
You can eat them as is or, heat them up if you would like. • Ready to go when you are
Take them camping, hiking, hunting, fishing, or just have them on hand in case of an emergency. Just like any MRE, there is a reason they are called "Ready To Eat Sandwiches". The Bridgford Ready to Eat Sandwiches were first developed for the US Military for troops on-the-go as MREs. Now they have been perfected for regular home use. You can take them with you the next time you go camping, hiking, hunting, or just keep them on hand in case or an emergency. You can eat them hot or cold and no water is required.
Bridgford Ready To Eat Sandwiches are the operational ration used by the U.S. military because they are easy to prepare, extremely durable, self-contained, and provide excellent nutrition and energy. They are the perfect solution for grab-n-go emergency food supplies such as 72-Hour kits as well as short-term emergency food storage.
They are a true MRE and can be eaten cold right out of the pouch, but they always taste better hot. Use them as is, with an MRE Flameless Heater, boiling water, microwave, or even in your toaster oven. Be sure to grab some MRE Flameless Heaters along with your purchase. These convenient heaters only require a tablespoon of water and produce enough heat to warm your MRE in a matter of minutes without having to light a stove or clean any cookware. They are perfect for your next outdoor adventure!
At The Ready Store, we always focus on the quality of our products first because we want you to get the best value for your hard-earned money.
- What's In-the-Box?
What's In-the-Box?Dessert (1 Pouch | 1 Serving):
(1) - Bridgford Ready To Eat Sandwich – BBQ Beef Sandwich
- Features & Specifications
Features & Functions
SKU: MR0104 Preservation Method: Vacuum Stabilized Net Weight of Contents: 0 Brand: Bridgford Packaging: Retort Pouch Total Servings: 1 Total Calories: 290 Estimated Shelf Life: 3 Years Allergen and Specialty: Shellfish Free Food Type: Main Entrees Storage Requirements: Click to Read Storage Requirements
Shelf Life StatementTo achieve maximum shelf life, store in an environment with a temperature of 60F or lower and humidity of 10 percent or less. Shelf life statements are based on manufacturer claims, industry standards and relevant studies from reliable sources. The Ready Store disclaims any liability or warranty as actual shelf life results may vary depending on individual storage conditions.
Supply Duration: 1-Day Serving Size: 1 Sandwich (100g)
- Nutrition & Ingredients
Nutrition & IngredientsNutrition FactsServing Size 1 Sandwich (100g)
Servings Per Container About 1Amount Per ServingCalories 290Calories from Fat 80% Daily Value*Total Fat 9g14%Saturated Fat 1.5g13%Trans Fat 2gCholesterol 20mg6%Sodium 670mg28%Total Carbohydrate 41g14%Dietary Fiber 2g10%Sugars 8gProtein 11g%Vitamin A4%Vitamin C0%Calcium8%Iron15%*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.INGREDIENTS: BREAD (enriched bleached flour [wheat flour, malted barley flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, partially hydrogenated soybean and cottonseed oil, glycerol, yeast, salt, sucrose ester, dough conditioners [wheat flour, diacetyl tartaric acid esters of mono- and diglycerides {datem}, soy oil, L-cysteine hydrochloride, enzyme, ascorbic acid, azooicarbonamide {ADA}, gum arabic, calcium sulfate, xanthan gum, sorbic acid). BARBECUED BEEF (beef, tomato paste [tomato paste, salt, citric acid], brown sugar, mustard, glycerol, honey, molasses, spices and flavorings, beef broth, partially hydrogenated soybean oil, salt, rice syrup, vinegar flavor [sodium diacetate, citric acid, potassium citrate, glucona-delta-lactone], Worcestershire sauce [distilled vinegar, molasses, corn syrup, water, salt, caramel coloring, sugar spices, anchovies, flavoring, tamarind], dried onions, smoke flavoring, sodium phosphate).
- Reviews
Customer Reviews 4 item(s)
- one of the better MRE's out there
- This a actually pretty good for an MRE. I have had these being in the military and they arent too bad. I would strongly suggest buying the heaters too as these are much better hot than cold. This is one of my favorite MRE's, it does actually taste good.
- Great price!
Price Value Quality
- Good product
Price Value Quality
- Horrible
Quality Price Value
Customers also viewed
DELUXE Self-Heating Food & Water Supply - ONE WEEK
Regular Price: $160.99
Sale Price: $144.94
Save: $16.05 (10%)
MRE Cinnamon Bun
Regular Price: $3.99
Sale Price: $3.61
Save: $0.38 (10%)
MRE BBQ Chicken Sandwich
Regular Price: $5.20
Sale Price: $5.12
Save: $0.08 (2%)
MRE Italian Style Sandwich
Regular Price: $5.20
Sale Price: $5.03
Save: $0.17 (3%)
MRE (Meal Ready to Eat) shelf life is a little bit tricky. Like most shelf stable, long term food storage items, there are important things to know in order to store them properly. The most important concept to understand with MRE shelf life is: MREs are temperature sensitive. According to Temperature What that means is the cooler the... Read More(5 Comments)
MREs - Meals Ready to Eat - are durable pouches of food first created by the military. These metalized pouches can withstand a lot of wear and tear. They've also come a long way in taste. The great thing about MREs is that you can eat them cold or hot! However, I would probably recommend eating... Read More(26 Comments)
In the late 1990s, the military had a wide variety of ready-to-eat meals (MREs) at their disposal. They had created a line of foods that were served up in pouches and ready to eat anywhere in the battlefield. They could be dropped from 100 feet and be ripped open immediately for consumption. However, there were a... Read More(19 Comments)


text:
Chair or Couch Arm Covers by Susan Bovair-Dean
Welcome! You are browsing as a guestWould you like to see 2 projects made from this pattern and much more? join Ravelry now What am I missing?
Chair or Couch Arm Covers
This pattern is available for free.
yardage depends on length you decide
CinDWoods 36-peg baby hat loom
Gauge not overly important
For more information, see: http://www.yarntailsdesigns.org


text:
Party, Craft & School Supplies
Brainy Toys for Kids of All Ages
Get Free Shipping + $10 Off Orders $49 or more Refer Now
Your cart is currently empty.
Items remain in your shopping cart for 30 days.
Save up to 65% off Shop
Up to 60% Off Wedding Supplies Shop
Save Up to 50% Off! Ends April 6 Shop
Hersheys as low as 9¢ per piece! Shop
Sleep your cares away after you finish this delightful craft. Make your own fun-faced pillows featuring the hippo character from The Critter Club! (6 pcs. per unit) Fleece fringe is pre-cut. Includes polyester fiberfill stuffing. Unfinished, 20". All craft kit pieces are pre-packaged for individual use. Kits include instructions and extra pieces.
Age Recommendation:
Makes 6
Item added to your wish list!
Yes, Clear All
No, Keep All


text:
Review Details
Bruder Mack Granite Flatbed Truck with JCB Loader Backhoe 02813
Product Review (submitted on January 2, 2014):
Purchased for my 4-year old Son for Christmas. First spotted this item on Amazon.com. After a quick Google search I found it on RURAL KING.com for considerable less money. I paid the extra for expedited shipping sense it was close to Christmas. Product arrived in time and in good shape despite the cardboard box having slight damage.
My Son can not stop playing with this Truck & Backhoe. It is really LARGE so I would say make sure you have room in your house for such a LARGE toy.
I intend to purchase more Bruder Products in the future after seeing him play with this one.


text:
Case Studies
Case Finder
Pinpoint the case evidence you need – search by industry, objective, media and more.
Campaign Videos
Creative TV and video executions from the most innovative and market-leading brands.
Latest Awards
Browse campaigns from the world's leading advertising and marketing effectiveness awards.
Warc Prizes
The latest from our annual case study competitions.
Warc 100
Our ranking of the world's best marketing campaigns and companies.
Warc Index
Browse Warc by subject.
Brands & branding
Campaign development
Campaign measurement
Consumer research & insight
Industry sectors
Marketing management
Marketing strategy
Media channels & touchpoints
Media strategy
Target audiences
Best Practice
Key Warc papers on marketing best practice.
Company Profiles
In-depth analysis of 200 global brand owners.
Strategy Toolkit
Develop your skills as a marketing strategist.
Latest Trends
Latest reports from Warc and trusted partners offering unique insights into current trends.
The driving forces behind consumer behaviour.
New developments for industries and sectors.
Strategic insight for the marketing of brands.
Media & Tech
Latest innovations in media and technology.
Insight and intelligence for countries and regions.
Daily coverage of key developments for marketers worldwide.
The Warc Blog
Insights, opinions and fresh new thinking from our team of bloggers around the world.
Forecasts and Data Homepage
Overview of databases, forecasts and reports.
Adspend Database
Annual ad expenditure data for 93 markets.
International Ad Forecast
Warc's forecasts for adspend in 12 key markets.
Consensus Ad Forecast
Adspend forecast aggregating several sources.
Media Costs Database
Compare costs across media and markets.
Global Marketing Index
A monthly indicator of the state of the industry.
Event Reports
Key briefings from major conferences and events in the US, Europe and Asia Pacific.
Event Listings
Plan your schedule of must-attend events with our global calendar of conferences.
Warc Webinars
Learn how to tackle key marketing challenges from leading experts in our series of in-depth webinars.
About Warc
Content & Partners
What Our Clients Say
Copyright Policy
Client Services
Request a Trial
Warc Store
For our market-leading publications and events
Log In
Advanced Search
Contact us on +1 202 778 0680
Do I Subscribe?
Toggle navigation
Case Finder
Warc 100
Event reports
Warc Prizes
Warc Plus
Email updates
Log In
> News
Other Top Stories
Loyalty is a long-term process
McDonald's focuses on digital needs
Twitter unites Africa
NewFronts boost digital adspend
MTV finds Indian youth 'in beta'
Pakistan ad revenues grow steadily
VW is 'least engaging' brand
View more news
Brands must create relevance to survive
9 June 2014
SYDNEY: Brands must be relevant and create influence in order to succeed in today's business climate, the chief creative officer of DDB Worldwide has said.
Speaking at the Mumbrella360 conference in Sydney, Amir Kassaei told delegates that the very best advertising doesn't look like advertising and brands should seek to create relevance rather than just selling.
"People are not interested in advertising," he said. "They are interested in things that are much more relevant to their life, so the best advertising does not look like advertising.
"I'm not talking about the whole content marketing stuff, I'm talking about the way you are approaching people, the way you are interacting with people."
As an example, Kassaei cited a technology platform by Johnson & Johnson baby oil that allowed parents to search the designation of baby names while also providing extra information, such as common professions for each name and whether certain names could be said to be happier based on a search of emoticons across the internet.
Parents conducted 25m searches and spent an average of six minutes on its website. "Why not use this digital infrastructure we have to help these parents? Not selling them something, but giving them a very powerful tool?" he asked.
In the same vein, charged with the task of enticing Generation Y to use Glad rubbish bags, DDB Miami created a Glad-branded tent that could be used at music festivals and turned into a rubbish bag so campers could dispose of their waste.
Kassaei said fewer and fewer brands and categories will be successful by relying on marketing communications. "You have to go deeper," he advised.
By striving for what Kassaei called "relevant truth", brands will be able to connect with people on an emotional level. "If we do that, consumers will do the job of communication by themselves via the internet," he said.
But in this age of connectivity, brands also must ensure they're relevant. "You have to deliver substantial and relevant experience at every single possible touchpoint," he said, adding that this is because people, for the first time in history, now know "everything in real time".
Only influential brands can achieve relevance at every touchpoint, Kassaei added. "Influence means that no matter what you are doing as a company, the people will not remember what you are saying and what you are doing, they will remember how you made them feel."
More detail about Amir Kassaei's presentation will be covered shortly on Warc.com.
Data sourced from Warc
Sign up for news
A daily bulletin for marketers
Related News
UK firms 'fail' on social engagement
Customer engagement is digital priority
Efficiency trumps personalisation
Other top stories
Loyalty is a long-term process
McDonald's focuses on digital needs
Twitter unites Africa
NewFronts boost digital adspend
MTV finds Indian youth 'in beta'
Pakistan ad revenues grow steadily
VW is 'least engaging' brand
View more news
Share with a colleague
Your email address
Your colleague's email address
Comment (max 150 characters)
Get daily news
Do I subscribe?
Request a trial


text:
Hot ringtones on Audiko.net! You can conveniently download a free diamond head ringtones for your iPhone or mobile. Take your favorite slice from your favorite composition - It's Electric, am i evil, Am I Evil?, or any other track. Then download the prepared diamond head ringtones to your phone, and enjoy Heavy Metal music by diamond head every time your phone rings. If you love Heavy Metal or maybe Classic Rock and NWOBHM music, then you will probably like Raven, Tygers Of Pan Tang, or Saxon as well. For all who want a free diamond head ringtone, we also recommend listening to New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Hard Rock, and Metal. You are free to gain your ringer both in the MP3 and m4a formats, played by both mobile phones and iPhones. Just select a track, and choose free diamond head ringtones download option.
Download diamond head Ringtones
Top free ringtones
|Am I Evil
|Call Me
|If That's The Way That You Want It
|It's Electric


text:
Staff Report
Published Feb. 18, 2014
A Charleston-based e-commerce company launched a website that allows the public to learn more about coffee and connect with roasters.
Coffee Kind founder Samuel Mylrea wants to build an online community for coffee drinkers where they can discuss brew methods, review equipment and learn about different types of coffee and its origins.
Coffee Kind launched in Charleston Digital Corridor's Flagship2 business incubator and co-working space. CoffeeKind.com features roasters, brewing equipment and resources for coffee drinkers. CoffeeKind.com is working with nearly 3,000 roasters nationwide. One roaster will be featured each week on the site.
"Coffee Kind has changed the paradigm of how our coffee reaches new customers," roast master David Johnson of San Jose, Calif.-based Barefoot Coffee Roasters said in a statement. "We are not only connecting our coffee with a new audience, but we are also sharing our story and passion ... "
Users can search for coffee by taste preferences, original details, certifications, varietals and roast profiles.
"Many people have an intimate relationship with coffee on a daily basis, and now there's a rapidly growing population that wants to know more about the personalities and practices behind coffee," Mylrea said in a statement.


text:
Sign up for email alerts, from breaking news to weekly commentary:
Homeless and hungry in Houston
Whenever one of our cities gets a star turn as host of some super-sparklie event such as a national political gathering or a Super Bowl, its first move is to tidy up – by having the police sweep homeless people into jail, out of town, or under some rug.
But the tidy-uppers of Houston, Texas, aren't waiting for a world-class event to rationalize going after homeless down-and-outers. They've preemptively outlawed the "crime" of dumpster diving. In March, James Kelly, a 44-year-old Navy veteran, was passing through Houston on his way to connect with family in California. Homeless, destitute, and hungry, he chose to check out the dining delicacies in a trash bin near City Hall. Spotted by police, Kelly was promptly charged with "disturbing the contents of a garbage can in the [central] business district." Seriously.
"I was just basically looking for something to eat," he told the Houston Chronicle. But, unbeknownst to both this indigent tourist and the great majority of Houston's generally generous citizens, an ordinance dating way back to 1942 says that "molesting garbage containers" is illegal. Also, in 2012, city officials made it a crime for any group to hand out food to the needy in the downtown area without first getting a permit. It's a cold use of legal authority to chase the homeless away to... well, anywhere else.
Such laws are part of an effort throughout the country to criminalize what some call "homeless behavior." And, sure enough, when hungry, the behavioral tendency of a homeless human is to seek a bite of nourishment, often in such dining spots as dumpsters. The homeless behavior that Houston has outlawed, then, is eating.
The good news is that when Houstonians learned of Kelly's rude experience, many reached out to help him get through his hard times. Now they need to reach out to local politicos and get the city's hard treatment of homeless people changed.
"Hungry Homeless Man Ticketed for Digging Through Trash," www.alternet.org, March 17, 2013.
"Homeless man ticketed for looking for a meal in trash," www.chron.com, March 11, 2013.


text:
Archived Story
Morgan County BOE action items from Oct. 11 meetingPublished 12:27pm Friday, October 12, 2012
The Morgan County Board of Education acted on other matters as follows:
•Accepted a low bid from Filtech for HVAC filters for the 2012-2013 fiscal year.
•Approved a contract for services with Aleyda Schwaiger for translating and interpreting services on an as-needed basis.
•Approved a contract for services with Appied Behavioral Concepts, Inc., for consultation behavioral management plans, incidental classroom behavioral techniques and Cardinal School Tuition Fee.
•Approved an at-risk counselor contract with the Mental Health Center of North Central Alabama.
•Approved a special education transportation contract with a Morgan County parent to provide transportation for an eligible student from home to Huntsville Achievement School and back each day the student attends school.
•Approved David Woodard as a sick leave committee member from the central office.
•Approved a revised job description for AMSTI/SASP van driver.
•Approved the Morgan County Board of Education Comprehensive English Learner District Plan.


text:
100% recommendedin LivingSocial customer ratings
A nationwide business, Pre-Dating Speed Dating boasts a Lexington branch that knows how to set up fun, low-pressure dating events where you'll feel welcome to spark romance and enjoy yourself:
• $15 ($30 value) for one speed-dating ticket for a man
• $15 ($30 value) for one speed-dating ticket for a woman
• $25 ($60 value) for one speed-dating ticket for two people
How It Works
Select an event in Lexington and over the course of two hours, you'll meet face-to-face with 6 to 12 like-minded singles during six-minute Pre-Dates at a local upscale restaurant or bar. At the end of the evening, simply fill out your match card with who you'd like to get to know better, and they'll do the same. Within 24 hours, you'll receive an e-mail with your matched results -- and the rest is up to you.
PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON April 28, 2021
PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON September 25, 2014
Buy this Deal with confidence, because it's covered by the LivingSocial Good Deal Guarantee up to the Voucher Expiration DateSee Details »
back by popular demand:
Pre-Dating Speed Dating
Find Romance with Speed-Dating
enjoy $15 savings
- from $15


text:
Scientific Revolution Inventors Teacher Resources
Find Scientific Revolution Inventors educational ideas and activities
Showing 1 - 20 of 74 resources
The Price to Be Paid For the Next Scientific Revolution
Seventh graders work as advisors to the President evaluating issues like cloning, cryogenics, assisted suicide, etc. They research the Scientific Revolution of the past and the outcome and then put together a plan for the President.
7th Social Studies & History
The Scientific Revolution in England and Europe
Young scholars read and discuss Scientific Revolution information sheet and the diagram concerning the causes of the Scientific Revolution. They construct a timeline including Aristotle, Democritus, Copernicus, Bacon and Descartes along...
11th - 12th Social Studies & History
Lesson 7: How Did Science Lead to Political Theory?
Ninth graders examine the Scientific Revolution. In this European history lesson, 9th graders discuss the role of the Catholic Church during the revolution and use the Internet to help them complete handouts about scientists and...
9th Social Studies & History
Lesson 8: How Did Science Lead to Political Theory?
Ninth graders consider the impact of the Scientific Revolution. In this European history lesson, 9th graders examine the influence of the revolution on the Enlightenment as they research scientists of the era and share their findings...
9th Social Studies & History
The Scientific Revolution: 1500's New Theories and Experimentation
It wasn't called the Age of Enlightenment for nothing. Covered here is a basic overview of the main players and innovative thinking that led to the spread of the scientific revolution. Upper graders will learn about Galileo, Heliocentric...
11th - Higher Ed Science
World History People Review
Who's who in World History? Help your historians keep track of major figures with this World History People Review, where students match 96 world figures to the appropriate descriptions. The matching questions are grouped by historical...
8th - 12th Social Studies & History
Sentence Completion: High-Intermediate Level
Learners can practice their reading strategies and comprehension skills with a sentence completion worksheet that comes with a detailed answer key. Whether you use the worksheet as an assessment or as a group or individual practice...
9th - 11th English Language Arts
The Historiography on Robert Boyle: Was Boyle the Progenitor of Modern Science?
Students participate in a warm-up activity by attending a football match writing an account of who won the game. They discuss how their account could differ from someone else's account of the game. They discuss how different people's...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History
A Rising People: Ben Franklin and the Americans
Students examine the Enlightenment Era and its philosophies, including philosophers. Students gain an understanding concerning what they new science was and what it led to through a series of lessons and a PowerPoint. the end by writing...
5th - 8th Social Studies & History
Korean Non-Governmental Organizations
High schoolers consider the work of South Koreans working to make the world a better place. In this non-governmental organizations instructional activity, students research the public service work of South Koreans and use their findings...
9th - 12th Social Studies & History


text:
Search The Political State
The Bloggers
Herb Jackson is the Washington correspondent for The Record, covering North Jersey issues on the Potomac, including the activities of the congressional delegation and federal policies that affect the region. Follow him on Twitter @Record_DC.
View all of his posts.
John P. McAlpin is the Trenton Bureau Chief for The Record. Follow him on Twitter @JohnPMcAlpin.
View all of his posts
Dustin Racioppi joined the State House bureau in 2014. He covers the state Legislature. Follow him on Twitter @dracioppi.
View all of his posts
Salvador Rizzo covers politics for The Record's State House bureau, with a focus on financial issues and the state budget, and legal issues in the New Jersey courts. Follow him on Twitter @rizzoTK.
View all of his posts.
Charles Stile is the political columnist for The Record. He is a former State House Bureau chief at The Record and has covered politics and government in New Jersey for more than two decades. Follow him on Twitter @PoliticalStile.
View all of his posts
The Record's writers in Trenton and D.C. take on N.J. politics
Tag Archives: vote
Buono's lieutenant governor pick didn't vote in last gubernatorial election
Milly Silva is now running on a Democratic ticket against Governor Christie, but the union organizer didn't cast a ballot against him in 2009, according to voting records. Silva, who gubernatorial hopeful Barbara Buono introduced as her lieutenant governor pick … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Election, Barbara Buono, Chris Christie Tagged Barbara Buono, Chris Christie, election, Governor, Milly Silva, vote
Assembly passes Sandy-inspired early voting, integrity monitor bills
Legislation trying to fix problems that resulted from superstorm Sandy passed the state Assembly this afternoon. The bills would allow voters to cast their ballots in the weeks ahead of Election Day and establish integrity monitors to oversee recovery spending. … Continue reading
Posted in 2013 Election, General, Superstorm Sandy Tagged Assembly, vote
Who voted for disaster aid
With a bipartisan 62-32 vote, the Senate passed a $60.4 billion disaster aid bill primarily for superstorm Sandy last night, and sent it to the House, where it faces an uncertain fate. Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., missed the vote because … Continue reading
Posted in Bob Menendez, Frank Lautenberg, Superstorm Sandy Tagged senate, superstorm Sandy, vote


text:
Access the MDC Benefits Portal.
Missourians care about conserving forests, fish and wildlife.
Read more
MDC protects and manages Missouri's fish, forest, and wildlife resources. We also facilitate your participation in resource-management activities, and we provide opportunities for you to use, enjoy and learn about nature. Read more about our mission.


text:
Sign in now to view, license and download this image or contact us to see this image without a watermark. Want to embed this image on a non-commercial website or blog? Learn more.
Similar imagesView all
Smoke Emitting From Industrial Chimneys By Housesdortmundgermany Stock PhotoBuilding Exterior,City,Color Image,Day,Dortmund - City,Emitting,Environment,Fumes,Germany,High Angle View,Horizontal,Industrial Building,Industry,No People,Outdoors,Photography,Risk,Smoke StackPhotographer Johan ElzengaCollection: The Image Bank


text:
|Quick links:
Latest Team Rankings
Free Rivals Alerts
Member Services
|ShopMobileRadio RSSRivals.com Yahoo! Sports
|College Teams
|High Schools
Mike VanDerMeulen #74
The Latest: MAC preview: Year of the quarterback — 8/11/2011
Western Michigan's Alex Carder is one of 11returning QBs in the MAC, but there are changes on the sidelines. Tom Dienhart has a complete breakdown of the conference.[details]


text:
Shop for the Vanderbilt Commodores 16oz. Colossal Wrap Tumbler with Lid from Lids.com and support the Vanderbilt Commodores & NCAA in style withLids.com Novelties! Proudly display your team spirit year-round with this Colossal Wrap Tumbler. Great for hot and cold beverages alike, this 16oz. tumbler with lid features your favorite team's logo in a bold and modern design.
- Style: 20564871
- Made of 100% Plastic
- Gameday & Tailgate
View all Tervis Tumbler "16oz. Colossal Wrap Tumbler with Lid" »


text:
items tagged with Undercover Brother
Written By: Mike Schulz
Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2002-07-03 00:00:00
I'd love to reveal the finale to the new Adam Sandler comedy Mr. Deeds, but that would imply that I made it through the picture. For the first time in almost 10 years, I walked out of a movie – at roughly the one-hour mark – and am a little mortified that I lasted as long as I did.
Read More About "Mr. Deeds" Is Worst Of A Bad Crop: Also, "Lilo & Stitch" And "Juwanna Mann"...
Written By: Mike Schulz
Section: Movies
Category: Reviews
2002-06-12 00:00:00
In the first 20 minutes of the romantic comedy My Big Fat Greek Wedding, there's a scene so simple it feels revelatory. Our heroine, Toula (Nia Vardalos), is a 30-year-old waitress in a diner owned by her Greek-with-a-vengeance parents, and has always been, as she describes herself, "a frump" – plain, bespectacled, overweight, and sadly single.
Read More About "Wedding" Shows Deft Touch With Romantic Comedy: "My Big Fat Greek Wedding," "Divine Secrets Of The Ya-Ya Sisterhood," And "Undercover Brother"...
There are 2 items tagged with Undercover Brother. You can view all our tags in the Tag Cloud


text:
Provision of credit in Kenya has helped many farmers boost production and use better methods. Some financial institutions provide credit for agricultural development.
The Agricultural Finance Corporation is a Government non-bank financial institution mandated to develop agriculture and agricultural industries by giving loans to farmers, co-operative societies, incorporated groups, private companies, public institutions and the local authorities.
AFC provides financial services for the development of agriculture. It provides loans for financing mobile farm equipment, fish farming and processing and related businesses and ranch development, including pasture establishment and improvement The Government intends to increase the loan portfolio for AFC to Sh3.2 billion ($42.6 million) so that more farmers can access credit.
AFC loan portfolio is expected to increase to Sh6.2 billion (S82.6 million) by 2012. Commercial banks also provide credit to farmers. The project started in November 2005 and was implemented by the Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC). Agricultural Sector Programme Support helps the Government in the transition where the private sector is the vehicle for economic growth, while the public sector provides a conducive environment. The objective is to increase income for smallholder farmers and agri-based micro and small enterprises in arid and semi-arid districts.
The International Fund for Agricultural Development and the Government has started a smallholder dairy commercialization Project in a number of districts. IFAD has given millions of shillings to the government for the Project.


text:
Leading telecom providers are facing current challenges brought on by globalization and increased competition, which must be managed in order to deliver the optimal customer experience for brand loyalty and retention.
Companies are looking at their supply chains for differentiation, but must address complex issues around:
E2open has implemented solutions for telecom providers, delivering rapid time-to-value with collaborative solutions to orchestrate the extended demand-supply network. Companies leverage E2open solutions to drive further value to end consumers, reduce costs, and improve supply chain performance. E2open helps leading telecom providers to:
Contact Us to learn more about E2open's solutions for the Telecommunications industry.
Patrice Cointe, Head of Supply Chain Group at Orange shares why they selected E2open as their solution.Learn more
Vodafone partnered with E2open to design and build a strategic solution for seamless information sharing, process management, and exception handling.Learn more


text:
Hi dean, could you please add two more features, if it's possible?
1. "New" fonts for all display-modes
2. Configure .INI in multiMAN itself
This would be great
Hi dean, could you please add two more features, if it's possible?
1. "New" fonts for all display-modes
2. Configure .INI in multiMAN itself
This would be great
Dean, do you have a request page? I like many others get pissed when people keep asking the same requestions over and over.
So forgive me Dean and one and all, I have a big request and if anyones going to know the true answer to this it's Dean.
When the time is right would you look into maybe adding a way within your manager,with a payload to use Sony's variant of the drive formatter, to use on usb drives. I think when Sony formats hdd0 it's there variant of fat32, but when it formats sd card or usb stick its the true fat32 as we know fat32 to be? So the short of it Dean, is one day can we/us format a usb drive , in Sony's format? Or have I been missing somthing all along.?
So there doesn't seem to be any interest in a stealth mode. How comes that? Even if it won't help, it won't directly show everyone at the PSN that I started a backup manager. It would just be better to have a stealth version of multiman.
Sadly there won't be one if not even dean replies, but thanks anyways.
wwywong - thanks for the answers to my queries, much appreciated.
Reading is awesome... He has said over and over
Somebody correct me if im wrong, but doesnt multiMAN already run under bles80608, or something like that unlike, lets say fbanext that uses fba0000 so, isn't it undetectable? It would just look like you're running a game. Also, as long as you dont try and direct boot and you run the game from the xmb with a disc in the drive, doesnt PSN just register it as the game youre loading?
I could be wrong but thats the way I always understood it. Now that we dont have to do the crazy boot up process of unplugging all usb and no discs in the drive, why not just leave a disc in at all times? The compatibility is much better that way, anyways.
I just load the game before sign in on PSN, and of course, I don't use direct boot.
Isn't there a way to delete the list where the Game Numbers/Names are listed if you start Multiman and it isn't a problem Sony knows we played a game is it ? They only shoudn't see us use Multiman ?
Or did I miss something ? I read nearly 100 pages to figure out how stealth is doing ^^
From what I understand, If something could have been done to change a games specific Listing at this time it would have been done already. but the PS database will still file it regardless.
Thanks Dean, looking forward as usual to the next release!
PS3 Backup Game Managers
• GameSonic PS3 Manager Updates
• Hybrid Manager PS3 Updates
• IrisMAN PS3 Manager Updates
• Iris Manager PS3 Manager Updates
• MultiMAN PS3 Manager Updates
PS3 CFW (Custom Firmware)
• DARKNET PS3 CFW Updates
• Ferrox PS3 CFW Updates
• Habib PS3 CFW Updates
• Prometheus PS3 CFW Updates
• PS3ITA PS3 CFW Updates
• Rebug PS3 CFW Updates
• Rogero PS3 CFW Updates
• Sky PS3 CFW Updates
• Starz PS3 CFW Updates
PS3 Homebrew Apps
• Movian PS3 Media Center
• PS3 CCAPI (ControlConsoleAPI)
• PS3 NOR & NAND Patcher Updates
• PS3Xport / PeXploit Updates
• No PSN / NoPSN Patch Updates
• PSNDL / PSNDL v2 Updates
• PSNPatch / PSN Patch Updates
• PSNStuff+ / PSNStuffX Updates
• PSN / SEN Enabler & Disabler Updates
• TrueAncestor PS3 Tools Updates
• WebMAN Mod Plugin Updates
• Yutolio's PSN Database Updates
PS3 MFW (Modified Firmware)
• PS3 CFW Creator / PS3MFW UI
• PS3MFW Builder / Our MFW Updates


text:
- Color: Greens Remove This Item
- Material: Hemp/Jute/Sisal Remove This Item
- › Medium: 5'-8' (2)
- › Small: Under 5' (2)
- › Casuals (1)
- › Contemporary (1)
- › Indoor/Outdoor (1)
- › Chandra Rugs (2)
- › $100.00 - $199.99 (1)
- › $300.00 and above (1)
Chandra Rugs
2 Item(s)
Grid List
Chandra Art Collection ART3581 Contemporary RugStarting at: $342.00
Chandra Amela Collection AME7702 Transitional RugStarting at: $171.00
2 Item(s)
Grid List
Based in Adairsville, Georgia, Chandra Rugs brings a rich tradition of rug weaving from India and combines it with a contemporary twist. The result is an eclectic offering that is steeped in the rich heritage of India. The vibrant color palettes of Chandra Rugs mix with the generations of weaving experience in Bhadohi, India – making a diverse collection bound to meet the demands of today's home decor.
Chandra Rugs prides itself on promoting the culture and tradition of handmade rugs from India, but even better, they want to take this tradition to the next level of design. Judging by their current collection, they've been able to achieve their goal.


text:
This article was originally published in The Denver Post on June 17, 2002
Joe Nacchio resigned Sunday as chief executive of Qwest Communications International to be replaced by former Ameritech Corp. chief executive Richard Notebaert.
Nacchio's abrupt resignation came after Qwest's board of directors conducted a search for a new CEO and selected Notebaert. A news release from the Denver-based Baby Bell distributed late Sunday described Nacchio's departure as a resignation, though people familiar with the matter said Qwest's board acted independently in ousting the CEO during a meeting Sunday.
The decision to release Nacchio, 52, and hire Notebaert wasunanimous, a source familiar with the situation said. Though the board had not formally discussed such a move beforehand, some directors had spoken about it outside of board meetings for a while, the source said.
Nacchio also resigned his position as Qwest's co-chairman. He will continue to work for Qwest as a consultant for the next two years.
As part of the shakeup, Philip Anschutz, who owns 18 percent of Qwest, stepped down as the other co-chairman but remains on the Qwest board. Notebaert, who was in Denver on Sunday, will take the titles of CEO and chairman.
Qwest officials declined to confirm reports by The Wall Street Journal and New York Times that the board dismissed Nacchio over concerns about Qwest's financial and regulatory troubles.
"Our initial vision is intact," board member Frank Popoff, who led the search for a new CEO, said in the release. "We have great talent, and our operations are strong. We must now focus on rebuilding shareholder value and ensuring that Qwest's employees, partners and customers can benefit from our strengths."
Qwest officials declined Sunday to comment outside of the news release.
Popoff apparently did not attend the Sunday meeting. Reached at home, his son said the elder Popoff was in the hospital. In April, Popoff appeared to voice tentative support for Nacchio: "Joe's our man for the time being," the board member said. "That's as simple as it is. There is a long-term contract in place."
Nacchio signed a four-year contract extension in October that included an increase to his base salary and bonus and 7.25 million new stock options. As part of Nacchio's contract, Qwest must pay him at least $10.5 million - twice his $1.5 million annual salary and twice his maximum annual bonus of $3.75 million - if he is dismissed without cause, Securities and Exchange Commission records show.
No other Qwest executives were affected by the shakeup Sunday.
Nacchio's departure comes after the company he built into one of the Internet rush's high fliers foundered amid a $26.6 billion debt load, unachieved potential, an ongoing Securities and Exchange Commission investigation into its accounting and a desperate drive to sell its QwestDex directory business to pay off debt.
Qwest's stock, which closed Friday at $4.15, has fallen 88 percent from its high of a year ago and more than 93 percent from its all-time high of $64.50 in 2000.
In his five years at Qwest, Nacchio, a longtime AT&T Corp. executive, guided the company's debut on the public markets, shepherded its growth into one of the Internet era's top prospects and spearheaded its June 2000 acquisition of US West.
A brash, New York native, Nacchio became known for bold promises, daring moves and, sometimes, combative exchanges with Wall Street analysts. He also found a place among the country's highest-paid executives, receiving more than $100 million last year - mostly through the exercise and sale of stock options.
"I am proud of all that we have accomplished in bringing Qwest to this point," Nacchio said in a statement. "After crisscrossing the globe for five and one-half grueling years to build Qwest, living in two different cities, and having achieved our major goals, I have expressed my desire to spend more time with my family and pursue other opportunities."
For months, rumors had swirled that Anschutz's patience had grown thin with Nacchio, though board members denied that. Even within the past 60 days, Anschutz placed calls to Nacchio's family members to assure them Nacchio should stay with Qwest, a source with knowledge of the situation said.
In Notebaert, the board believes it has hired an executive with knowledge of running a Baby Bell and an understanding of the company's technology. Notebaert left Chicago-based Ameritech in 1999 after its acquisition by fellow Baby Bell SBC. Since then he has led telecom concern Tellabs.
"In considering this new position, the opportunity to create substantial value at Qwest was simply too compelling to resist," Notebaert said in a statement.
Richard Notebaert
Title: Chairman and chief executive officer, Qwest
Age: 54
He said it:
"In considering this new position, the opportunity to create substantial value at Qwest was simply too compelling to resist. The company has superb assets, a powerful position in its 14-state region, a solid customer base, a strong management team and a talented and resilient workforce. I look forward to working with Qwest's board, management and employees to make the company all it can be in the years ahead."
1969: Notebaert began his career at Wisconsin Bell, where he held a number of positions in operations and marketing. 1983: Moved to Ameritech Communications as vice president of marketing and operations. 1986: Became president of Ameritech Mobile Communications in 1986. 1989: Named president of Indiana Bell. 1992: Became president of Ameritech Services. 1993: Named president of Ameritech Corp. 1994: Elected president and chief executive officer. 1999: Leaves Ameritech after a merger with SBC Communications. 2000: Notebaert named president and CEO of Tellabs Inc. 2002: Notebaert named to lead Qwest.
Ameritech produced exceptionally strong financial results among major U.S. local communications companies, including 45 percent sales growth and 293 percent total return during Notebaert's tenure. He also boasts five straight years of double-digit earnings growth as Ameritech's market capitalization more than tripled to $70 billion.
Other activities:
Notebaert is a director of Aon Corp. and Cardinal Health Inc., and a trustee of the University of Notre Dame. He is a member of the Chicago Metropolis 2020 Executive Council and a member of Brookfield Zoo's Board of Advisers. He is also a member of The Business Council, the Civic Committee of The Commercial Club of Chicago and The Executives' Club of Chicago.
Bachelor of arts degree, 1969, and a master's degree in business administration, 1983, both from the University of Wisconsin. Received the 1999 Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and has several honorary degrees, including doctor of business management from Indiana Wesleyan University, doctor of science and technology from the University of Indianapolis, and doctor of science from Ripon College.
Notebaert and his wife, Peggy, have two adult children and are Chicago residents.


text:
Every six months I look forward to this moment. The moment where fashion enthusiasts, designers, stylists, photographers, models and celebrities gather for fashion. Yes, I'm talking about fashion week in New York, London, Milan and Paris. Everyone wants to work in fashion but not everyone makes it.
On a crisp November Friday evening, I had the pleasure of visiting the jaw-dropping decadence of the Victoria and Albert Museum to see their new monthly event, Fashion in Motion.
As the fashion circus leaves town for another season it's a moment to reflect. The fall-out surrounding Kanye West's Spring Summer 2016 Yeezy presentation during New York Fashion Week in September has prompted me to once again comment on catwalk capers. Where to start?
The idea of the week was to demonstrate how to realign our bodies with our mind and to regain our focus in a world full of stresses and distractions. What could be more perfect?
I'm back with my final two shows to feature from this years New Zealand Fashion Week. Held at the Viaduct Event Centre in Auckland, this event is always good fun. A lot more relaxed than London Fashion Week but no less glamourous. It was a fun filled few days on the front row.
I live by the mantra that you should never just like anything - you need to show passion and either love or hate something. Lucky for me I both love and loathe Fashion Week in equal measure, which resulted in the most exciting rollercoaster of a week ever. Well, technically three weeks as it took a week to prepare for it and a week to recover.
One of my favourite events at LFW was the Aspinal of London SS16 presentation. Not only for the beautiful floral entrance and line up of fit men holding up umbrellas, as it was pissing it down, also because Ashley James and I got quite a bit drunk!
With fashion month in full swing, I got to thinking - what's the deal with trends? Don't get me wrong, I love to see the process of a trend taking place, but do we all really love what's trending? Not always.
Like most things, the beginnings of any great change often grows from the grassroots, and in this instance with the individual demanding greater transparency from their retail outlets. If the market dictates cleaner fashion, my hope is that mainstream fashion will start to clean up its act. Only then will I willingly retire.
Whether you love it, hate it or you're not particularly fussed by it, London Fashion Week is totally a big thing. So I reluctantly decided to get involved this season. And, lets be honest, why wouldn't I be into it, with such demanding questions like: "What on earth will I wear?" "But where will I sit?" "Have I lost enough weight to fit into a size zero, built for a child, outfit?"
In a day and age when print magazines seem to offer less content then their online counterparts at a greater cost and lesser convenience, this issue of Garage makes you want to actually buy the magazine (crazy right?).
Fashion week (or month if you include New York, Milan and Paris too), is quickly becoming the time of year when a spotlight shines not just on next season's trends but on collaboration between the fashion and technology industries.
It's officially fashion week! You've got the invite, you've got the designer garb, now all you have to do is show up, give face and pout till your lips drop off. You need to pretend to be interested yet act completely aloof and always use the hashtag #bitchplease.
With fashion week season already upon us and our social media feeds filling with glimpses of the catwalk, it's a good time to reflect on how the industry is changing the way it presents itself and the relevance of live shows in a digital age.
I had a stellar front row and was happy to see some of my best friends' faces - Alexa Chung, Nick Grimshaw, Daisy Lowe and Nicola Roberts, to name a few - beaming with pride (oh, and my mum!) as I unveiled all of my favourite new designs for the next season.
Sustainable, green and ecologically friendly are words that get thrown around a lot these days. But at Eco-Age, the consultancy firm behind the Green Carpet Challenge made so glamorously famous by Livia Firth, there are guidelines to uphold. They call them the "GCC Principles for Sustainable Excellence," and these include environmentally conscious rules as well as be-kind-to-all-humanity standards.


text:
ID by jennasartworkWatch
©2013-2016 jennasartwork
Great selfie!
You are beautiful, I love your face...
Wonderful ID, Happy Holidays!
Aww, your kitty is just the cutest!😄 And also, you look lovely in that dress! Happy Holidays to you!
A little cat and a big one. (..and the 3rd one is hidden )
KITTY!!!! Haha You have a VERY adorable cat!
very beautiful
aw how cute! Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas and have a happy new year!
prom queen
Yes, just sweet and lovely.
You're pretty. I'm loving your eyes
This is awesome! Loving it! And I don't mean mcdonalds!
wow, lovely
Like an image from the 1940's!
I Guess this is the results of cat-scratch fever?
Black Widow on the prowl for the Marvel zombies.


text:
After catching the eye during this summer's Olympic Games, the Brazilian forward's club president has stated that it will take a large offer to tempt them into selling the starTottenham transfer target and Internacional striker Leandro Damiao will not leave the club this summer unless they receive a bid close to the player's 60 million euro release clause, according to the club's president.
After finding the back of the net six times in Brazil's four matches to date so far at the Olympic Games, the race for his signature has hotted up and with striking options currently at a minimum at White Hart Lane, he has reportedly been targeted by manager Andre Villas-Boas.
However, Internacional president Giovanni Luigi was keen to dampen down any talk of a proposed move involving the talented forward, highlighting the club's financial strength as the reason.
"I think it's very hard for the transfer to happen unless Tottenham pay the 60 million euro buyout fee that is included in his contract," Luigi told O Jogo
"Leandro Damiao has four more years on his contract. He is a very well paid player and has nothing to complain about.
"And we don't need to sell. We are a rich club with an enviable structure."
As revealed by Goal.com, Tottenham is thought to be preparing a 15 million pound offer for the player this week, which would fall well short of the club's valuation.


text:
Chris Moore has been professionally involved in kiting since 1991. His passion for kiting has placed him at the top of his profession as an athlete, retailer and instructor.
This video is a cumulative result of his years of teaching kiteboarding to thousands of students. His instructional techniques have become the foundation to create the Professional Air Sports Association, PASA, and Chris' instructional exercises defines certification for the kiteboarding industry at the sport participant level and the instructor level.
This video is designed specifically to be used as a training tool for those just getting started. As Chris suggests, "It's best to start your training with a trainer kite and practice the specific exercises detailed in this video. I guarantee that you will excel both faster and safer with larger kites as a result."
Approximately 58 minutes running time, the video covers the following key elements:
ALL PRICES LISTED IN CANADIAN FUNDS (CAD) Copyright © 2004 HorizonKites.com. All rights reserved.All content is the property of its respective owners.


text:
Share < br />this article:
Zac Efron Grabs Soggy Sandwich
| December 23, 2010 - 6:22 am
Share < br />this article:
View Full Size
Return to Story
Zac Efron
Recommended for you
Priyanka Chopra on Why She Loves Kate Middleton and Missed Her During the Couple's Visit to India
Has Zac Efron's Ex-Girlfriend Sami Miró Already Moved on with DJ Alex Andre?
It's Official! Zac Efron and Sami Miró Split After 2-Year Relationship
WATCH: The Red Band Trailer for 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' Is a Glorious, Hot Mess
Zac Efron's New Movie 'Mike and Dave Need Wedding Dates' Wins at CinemaCon 2016
WATCH: The 'Neighbors 2′ Red Band Is Just Packed with Dildos
Around The Web
This Prince Harry Interview About Princess Diana Will Make You Cry
Here's Kelly Ripa's First Batch of Co-Hosts After Michael Strahan…
Demi Lovato Says She Won't Return to the Met Gala after Nicki Minaj…
This Was Why Jay Z Wasn't with Beyoncé at the 2016 Met Gala
Rob Kardashian Gets Gigantic Raise for 'Keeping Up with the…
Sign Up For The Latest Celebuzz News
Thank you for signing up for our newsletter. You will receive a confirmation shortly.
Sign Up
Partner Links
Malia Obama Has Picked Her College (But She's Taking A Gap Year First)
College Candy
Kanye West -- My Record Is So Fresh & Clean ... Judge Erases Paparazzi Case
Fetty Wap -- The Force is Strong at Son's Birthday Party (PHOTOS)
Khloe Kardashian Looks So Skinny on 'KUWTK' That Kris Tells Her to Eat a Bag of Chips
US Weekly
Texas Beauty Queen Claims Stalker Planted a Tracking Device in Her Purse at Bar
US Weekly
Blake Shelton, Gwen Stefani Have Romantic Date Over Oysters: Details
US Weekly
Top Photos
All »
Kylie Jenner and the 'Best Nude' She's Ever Used Lead Today's Star Sightings
Lady Gaga Steps Out in New York with Mysterious Injury
Rihanna's Los Angeles Concerts Attracted All the Celebs
A Playful Lady Gaga Launches Love Bravery Collection in New York City
Megan Fox Baby Bumpin' with Brian Austin Green Leads Today's Star Sightings
Justin Bieber Drops by His New York Pop-Up Shop
You'll Love
JWoww Gives Birth to a Baby Boy!
TV Characters Back from the Dead
8 Best New Songs of the Week


text:
John "Dan" Clegg, age 72 ,of Smyrna died April 24, 2012.
Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Lucille Clegg. Survived by his wife of 51 years, Justine Clegg; son, Chris (Kathryn) Clegg; daughter, Dana Clegg; grandson, Daniel Clegg; brother, James "Jim" (Sharon) Clegg.
Funeral service to be conducted 10:00 a.m. Friday April 27, 2012 in Woodlawn's Dignity Hall with Bro. Cliett Goodpasture officiating. Entombment to follow in Woodlawn Cross Mausoleum. Visitation with the family will be Thursday from 12 noon until 8 p.m. and 1 hour prior to the service on Friday.
Marian Wynette Argo Haley, 88 of Halls, TN died Tuesday in the Grace Healthcare Nursing Home, Memphis, TN.
Born in Ridgley, TN, she was the daughter of the late Paul and the late Shelly (Rice) Argo.
She was an elementary school teacher during World War II. She was also a member of the Halls First United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Haley was of Cherokee decent.
Survived by three sons: Tony (Robin) McClure of Townsend, TN, Steven (Vicki) Haley of Memphis, TN, Mac (Karen) Haley of Dayton, TN.
Mrs. Haley was preceded in death by her Husband, The Late Charley Haley, and a brother, Tom Frank Argo.
Friends may call Wednesday from 5-8 at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls, TN.
Funeral service will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Halls Funeral Home, 109 N. Church St., Halls.
Interment will be Thursday in Bellevernon Cemetery, Friendship.
Willis Eugene Richards, 68, of Dyersburg, died Tuesday, April 24, 2012 at Jackson Regional Hospital.
He was retired from the maintenance department for Holiday Inn and a member of Independent Free Holiness Church.
Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday at Independent Free Holiness Church with the Rev. Calvin Smith officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. Dyersburg Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
The family will receive visitors from 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday at Dyersburg Funeral Home.
Survivors include his two daughters, Victoria Klutts and husband, Ronnie, and Natasha Middlebrook, all of Dyersburg; a sister, Patricia Sollis and husband, Jerry, of Dyersburg; three brothers, Bobby Richards, Jerry Wayne Richards and Marty Richards and wife, Kristy, all of Dyersburg; five grandchildren, Travis Klutts, Ashley Klutts, Breanna Vaughn, Nikki Nelson and Demetrice McCrite; and a great-grandson, Blake Roberts.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Darlene Ables Richards; and his parents, Marvin and Lois Stanfield Richards.
Pallbearers will be Wesley Bounds, Travis Klutts, Larry Bizzle, Lloyd Smith, Charles Staggs and Lannie Vestal.
Online condolences may be sent to our website at www.dyersburgfuneralhome.net
James Richard Steele, 74, of Tiptonville, formerly of Halls, died Monday, April 23, 2012 at Reelfoot Manor Nursing Center.
He was born on March 15, 1938 in Blytheville, AR to Henry Richard Steele and Mary Edna Newberry.
He was a retired farmer.
Private memorial services will be held at a later date.
Burial will take place next to his wife in Kennett, MO.
Survivors include his two sisters, Ethel Adams of Woodlawn, TN and Dora Smith of Clarksville, TN; and a brother, Walter Steele of Halls, TN.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judy Ann Steele; his parents; his maternal grandparents, Charley Waldo Newbery and Maggie Bell "Harlo" Newberry; his paternal grandparents, John Steele and Annie "Stein" Steel; and a sister, Bethel Williams.
Online condolences may be sent to our website at www.dyersburgfuneralhome.net


text:
Montlake's Cafe Lago (not to be confused with Cafe Ladro ) at 2908 24th Ave. E. hosts its first Pellegrini Dining Society dinner tonight. The
Montlake's Cafe Lago (not to be confused with Cafe Ladro) at 2908 24th Ave. E. hosts its first Pellegrini Dining Society dinner tonight. The meals are a way to honor the late UW Shakespeare prof, food writer, and Lago regular Angelo Pellegrini. Every third Monday of the month, diners are encouraged to swap stories while sharing six courses inspired by the author. A slew of food folk, from Henry Miller, M F K Fisher, and Alice Waters are big Pellegrini fans. The same goes for local chefs, including Poppy's Jerry Traunfeld and Marche's Greg Atkinson. To get the conversation going, friends of Pellegrini will attend each dinner. Although tonight's event is sold out, tickets for future dinners are on sale over here.
It is what it is: Greenwood's new Fred Meyer debuts a week from Friday. Phinneywood reports that the Meyer reincarnation at 100 NW 85th St. is more than 50,000 square feet bigger than the former box store at the same address. Some of that square footage will be filled with sushi, a lot of wine, and a Murray's cheese shop. The New York-based specialty cheese chain opened counters inside select QFC locations around town in 2012. A second Murray's is scheduled to open in the Ballard Fred Meyer in February.
Follow Voracious on Twitter and Facebook.


text:
If you have a school aged child, do you make them read for pleasure, if they don't choose to do it on their own? Or do you think this will make them dislike reading?
"Forcing" your kid to read.
I'm a 6th grade Language Arts teacher and I LOVE to read. I always have. It is hard for me to understand how someone doesn't like to read and it is so important. My students who are poor readers struggle in every subject because reading is so essential.
If I did have a kid who hated to read, I would read with them. I've never met a kid who does not enjoy read alouds. I read to my 6th grade classes most days and they are all upset when we don't have time to read in class. I can't force a kid to read, but at least I can expose them to different kinds of literature, talk and ask questions about what we are reading, and share my love of reading.
I wish more parents would read to their children. It is very sad how many of my students have never been to by a parent.
tough call - but I think as long as they are reading ANYTHING it counts - even magazines or graphic novels. I have one child who I can't keep up with books for her and another who struggles.
For the one who struggles, outside of required reading for school, we don't make HER pick up a book, but she'll get to "read" other ways ... I'll read to her, or a couple times we picked up audio books for her from the library. When we read to her or get audio books, we pick books that are a bit above her ability to read ... I feel it's good to expose her to a bit more. But we have to watch it because if it's too much she starts to shut down and won't listen - she gets "tired"
But it's not every day that we read to her - she just can't deal with it. When something comes up that she is interested in we'll jump on it - that's how she "read" Guardians of G'hoole - but then she wanted us to read her The Hobbit and that only lasted 2 chapters ... just too much for her to process. It's touch and go ...
I don't think you can force a child to like reading - but you do need to encourage that they do enough so that they can succeed in school. Reading for pleasure is not something you can make happen
Karen, DanceMom to Alyssa(5/00) & Julia(11/01)
* ADHD without meds ** Parents of TEENS with ADHD *
BCPAC - Parents of kids in the performing arts!
I think ill continue this through school, only make it a rule that she can't use the computers. She'll be able to do anything else that doesn't involve a moniter or screen.
meet the new reinvented baby, it doesnt poop. it's also a time machine.
I have always let my ODS stay up as late as he liked reading, but that's actually becoming a problem.
He has huge circles under his eyes and is so tired he can't function. It seems wrong to me but I'm sometimes having to go in now and tell him to go to sleep.
Same here. Ods stays up till midnight or later if I don't camp out by the door and keep telling him to put the book down and go to sleep. He tries to sneak the book under his blanket, it's kind of funny.
I'm not too terribly concerned that Ods won't be a reader, but it would be a nice bonus if he would develop a fondness for language and be able to read books on a literary level eventually. (Dh reads, but he reads strictly for the action. If I try to ask him about the language or the theme of something I've written, he stares at me blankly. If I ask him if it has enough nudity, then he has an answer.) So I'm always assigning books that I consider to be high quality and still entertaining like A Wrinkle in Time and The Graveyard Book.
The Graveyard Book is the first novel Ods finished by himself, so I think I'm winning at this.
Free reading material.
"I'm genuinely curious how this is possible for a college graduate. I had to read The Iliad (yes, the whole thing) my first week (yes, we had one week) of freshman english. Did he just not do the work in those types of classes?"
I'm not sure, I just know he graduated. I would guess he did the bare minimum in those situations. His degree is in Industrial Design, so he did not have literature requirements for his upper level classes. He is just not into reading. He is artistic and into a lot of things, but reading for fun is just not one of them. He says his mind just wanders too much when he tries to read novels for fun and he ends up reading the same page over and over. I think he has pretty much given up on it at this point. It's hard for me to relate to, reading brings so much joy to my life!
I required my kids to read 30 minutes a day. This was never a problem with the boys, they love to read, but dd struggles with it. I would read with or to her. My theory was that if I can get her interested in the story, she would want to read more. I found that reading books that had been made into movies helped. We discussed the differences and how it's harder to get some things across in a movie that you catch in the book. Shr still struggles, but she reads. Now she wants to be a writer and alternate writing with reading.
Mother to Ryan (30yo), Lance (16yo), Laney (13yo) and two angel babies. Grandma to Reagan 8(yo) and Riley (6yo)
My son has to be forced to do everything. It isn't a method I prefer, but I have found that he just wants that direction in his life. For example, last night I wanted him to read me a book. He said no and started his little fit. I walked away and said okay. He was very upset with himself for saying no the rest of the night. Had I forced it, he would have been happier. I know it sounds weird. He's just an individual and that's what he requires...drives. me. nuts.
Kelly, mommy to Ashton (11/21/06)and Bricen (4/7/2011)~my rainbow baby! Love my guys!
Hug loving momma to a kiddo with SPD!
our kids are supposed to read every night as part of their homework. we have just made it part of our bedtime routine from preK on (they are now in 2nd) and now DD is actually making the transition from reading out loud to us to reading every night independently. They choose the reading material. It can be a book off their shelf, a book from the library or even a magazine! right now both kids are making their way through Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Not my favorite choice, but at least they are reading!!
mom to twins 9/04 and an angel ^6/13^ and twins 12/14!
I am a Comm. Arts teacher, and love, love, love reading. My DSD does not. It concerns me, because I feel like she's addicted to TV, and sometimes I wish she'd at least try a book instead. So, when a movie comes out that she wants to see (based on a book), I buy her the book and try to read it with her. But, I will say - she doesn't like it. As her stepmom, I feel like I really don't have too much control in this, but, yes, it is a concern for me. For her, it's the imagination issue - she wants to see things happen instead of imagining them. I have many students like this, too. So, with my son, I read to him all the time, and plan on having times when our whole family reads (maybe when DSD is at her mom's?). That's what my parents did - we'd all go to the library, then come home, find a comfy spot, and all read for awhile. I loved doing that, and I hope my son does, too. Like a previous poster said, I do plan on limiting his TV, video game, etc. time to encourage reading as a fun hobby.
A and C 07/09/10
DSD 2002, DS (Our Heart Baby!) 2011, DD 2013
I'm not usually one to throw research onto message boards but I've been working on some curriculum design in reading and language arts. Last night I came across this quote in an article called Addressing Reading Problems Early in the Educational Leadership magazine. You might find it interesting.
For example, a student in the 90th percentile of reading volume (who reads 21.1 minutes per day) encounters 1.8 million words a year, whereas a student in the 10th percentile (who reads less than one minute per day) sees only 8,000 words a year. Put another way, the first student sees more words in two days than the second reads all year (Cunningham & Stanovich, 2001).
I absolutely agree that forcing a child to read will not cultivate a LOVE for reading. As an elementary special education teacher, I cringe at the thought of forcing my students to read some of the curriculum materials that are dry and boring. It takes a lot of time to find something that kids will enjoy reading and is the duty of the teacher as well as the parent.
The sad but true side of things is that even if kids don't find that love for reading, they need to do it throughout their school career and quite possibly in their future jobs. It's important to keep that in mind when deciding whether your children have a choice in reading or not.
Just food for thought.


text:
You can say these students definitely ICED their tests!!Accessories magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2nd … [Read more...]
Stephan & Co.
Accessories Magazine's ICE Awards Announces Winners
May 19, 2015 -
Trend Finder: Wood
Designers are knocking on nature's door this summer as they incorporate one of its most precious materials—wood. Seen in a variety … [Read more...]
January 9, 2012 -


text:
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does the College offer a payment plan for registration fees?
Yes, please refer to the Deferred Payment Plan for eligibility, terms, and conditions.
- Can fees be paid with a check card or debit card?
Yes, if the card has an American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard logo.
- Can I make a payment over the telephone?
Yes, with an American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard by dialing the Business Office at (615) 230 - 3585. Currently, the Business Office cannot accept checks by phone.
- Can I make a payment online?
Fees may be paid by cash, check, money order, or credit card (American Express, Discover, Visa or MasterCard), in the Business Office during regular office hours. The Business Office cannot accept checks by phone. Fees may also be paid online through My Vol State. Instructions to pay online can be found here. In addition, students may make a credit card payment by phone by contacting the Business Office at (615) 230-3585 between 8:00 am and 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.
- Will I need a parking permit?
Yes, you will need a parking decal in order to park on campus. You may pick up your decal in the Student Life Office at the Main Campus. The decal should be displayed in the bottom left corner of your rear window. Parking lots are designated for students. The campus access fee is assessed to all students for their use of these parking lots.
- Where do I pay for a traffic citation?
Citations are paid in the Business Office. A hold will be placed on your account for any unpaid citations.
- Who do I see if I wish to appeal a traffic citation?
Traffic Appeal forms can be completed online at http://volstate.edu/CampusPolice/appeal_form.php.
- My check payment was returned by the bank, what are the consequences?
The Business Office will notify you that your check or electronic check was returned by your financial institution, and a $30.00 service fee will be charged for each check that is returned. Your records will be held until the bad check has been paid. Payments for returned checks must be by cash, credit card or money order. Collection efforts will be pursued by the College for all returned checks. This may affect your eligibility to participate in the Deferred Payment Plan. Also, check writing privileges may be revoked for any student who has checks returned by a bank more than once.
- I am expecting a refund after receiving financial aid. How will I receive the refund?
Refunds will be issued as either Direct Deposit straight to your bank account or as a check mailed to the address on file with Vol State. Instructions for setting up direct deposit can be found here. The business office begins processing financial aid refunds the first week of class and will continue to process daily through the second week. After that, financial aid refunds will be processed twice weekly for three weeks, then once weekly for the next 5 weeks. Attendance requirements must be met before the refund is processed, which varies based on the total number of hours attending. If you have a late starting class, a form can be signed in the financial aid office in order to have the refund processed at the beginning of the semester.
- If I drop or withdraw from class(es) and I am eligible for a refund, how will I receive that refund?
Your refund will be processed three weeks after the drop/withdrawal. You may set-up to receive the refund as a direct deposit or a paper check. The paper check is mailed to you. Refunds are processed back to the student. Additional refund information is available on our refunds page.
- When I register, will I receive a bill?
Please see: Important Billing Dates for Early Registration.
- How do I check if attendance for my classes has been confirmed?
- Login to My Vol State using your username and password.
- Click the "Academics" tab.
- Under "Banner Self-Service", click the folder to expand.
- Click the "Student" folder for it to expand.
- Click the "Student Records" folder for it to expand.
- Select "Attendance Reporting."
- Select the current term.
- The next screen will show your schedule with two columns called "Attending" and "Date Confirmed". You must have a "Yes" in the Attending Column and a date listed by the course under Date Confirmed to be considered attending that course.
- How often should I check my @volstate.edu email account?
Students are encouraged to check their @volstate.edu email accounts at a minimum of once a week. All important communications sent from Vol State regarding fees and tuition, advising, refunds, financial aid, etc. will go directly to your @volstate.edu account.


text:
DUDLEY FIELD MALONE was known to the country as sharing the intimate confidence and friendship of President Wilson. He had known and supported the President from the beginning of the President's political career. He had campaigned twice through New Jersey with Mr. Wilson as Governor; he had managed Mr. Wilson's campaigns in many states for the nomination before the Baltimore Convention; he had toured the country with Mr. Wilson in 1912; and it was he who led to victory President Wilson's fight for California in 1916.
So when Mr. Malone went to the White House in July, 1917, to protest against the Administration's handling of the suffrage question, he went not only as a confirmed suffragist, but also as a confirmed supporter and member of the Wilson Administration--the one who had been chosen to go to the West in 1916 to win women voters to the Democratic Party.
Mr. Malone has consented to tell for the first time, in this record of the militant campaign, what happened at his memorable interview with President Wilson in July, 1917, an interview which he followed up two months later with his resignation as Collector of the Port of New York. I quote the story in his own words:
Frank P. Walsh, Amos Pinchot, Frederic C. Howe, J. A. H. Hopkins, Allen McCurdy and I were present throughout the trial of the sixteen women in July. Immediately after the police court judge had pronounced his sentence of sixty days


text:
This group has been formed to gather the people who enjoy Japanese anime and all of its facets, to salute the people from the land of the Rising Sun.
why is it ive seen this before....
the only action priest i know is a loli perv >.>
i sort of remember this. is it a korean comic?
yup. it's korean.
also, what happened here? O_o
I prefer Anderson from Hellsing =P
Aye, why the negative karma all of a sudden? May I not share my honest opinion =/
karma troll attacked
Ivan Isaac...
the priest who swore to serve god is dying
for revenge he sold his very own soul to Belial
and after he resurect he begin a pilgrimage to slay a fallen angel Temozarela and human redemption