text:
Novell is now a part of Micro Focus
Looking for Linux? See our new home at SUSE.com
+ Services Overview
+ Partners Overview
+ Communities
+ About Us
+ How to Buy Overview
Event Channels+
Topic Channels+
Media Gallery
Learn how to verify that everything with a critical or recommended status in your organization's environment is patched, and how to monitor and report on any patches that are needed for your entire environment as they are released.
Give yourself the ability to say "yes" to your users by enabling full-featured workspaces using the ZENworks Suite. Get a single pane of glass that offers seamless integration of all IT systems by providing a complete view of the workspace.
Learn how to put in place an automated patching mechanism that ensures all Windows 7 devices introduced or maintained in the environment have the requisite patches in place.
Learn how to search and find patches for Windows and Linux, deploy patches and create patches from bundles.
Later this year ZENworks Configuration Management will get Mac support, full disk encryption, Service Desk integration and more! Get the full roadmap details during this exciting session.
Dave Wilkes shares the continuing vision of engineering excellence and then turns it over to the ZENworks team who discuss Mac support in ZENworks 11 SP2.
Hear our focus from President and General Manager, Bob Flynn.
ZENworks 11 enables you to migrate any machine anywhere in your company, to Windows 7 automatically with identity-based endpoint management.
View this video to see the latest features of ZPM 11.
This short demo will show you how Patch Management within ZENworks 11 can help keep your new Windows 7 PC fleet working, secure, and compliant.
Chat Now
* Required Fields
Read our Privacy Policy.
Request a Call


text:
Hay all.
Just wantet to add my own brushes to the colection.
This is a Temperatet forest brush containing 8 difrent trees.
Its made in 4 difrent sizes (90*90, 45*45, 30*30 and 20*20) The reason fore this is that i recomend using RobA's Random density Map (forund here http://www.cartographersguild.com/sh...ug-in-overview ) to create your forests.
My plan is to create an arsenal of brushes all fore fantacy hand drawn map styles, i know there is alot out there, but i wana make my own (And share them)
Next ill make Cold climate trees, Palm trees, Swamp trees and Jungel trees. then i plan moving over to city icons and mountians
I hope youll enjoy them.
Ps. Thanks to RobA for that awsome Plugin and to Sagenlicht fore coleckting all those plugins.
I love to do things in another way than everyone else... I hate to fail... Bad coctail.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
|John Baumgartner recognized for coaching awards
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
John Baumgartner was recently recognized in the Winter 2012-13 Colorado High School Coaches Association's "Colorado Coach" publication.
He received an achievement award for 250 wins as the Holyoke High School boys' basketball coach. For 20 years of coaching, he also earned the longevity award.
Baumgartner began coaching junior high basketball in Holyoke in 1990. He served as the high school boys' basketball coach from 1994-2010.
Over those 16 seasons, the HHS boys won eight district and regional championships, out of nine appearances at regionals.
According to the CHSAA website, Holyoke is tied for third for the most state tournament appearances at 14, with eight of those during Baumgartner's time as a coach (1996, 2003-06 and 2008-10).
The Dragons claimed runner-up honors in 1996 and 2009, finally bringing home the gold ball and the championship title in 2010.
"It's not about the coach; it's about the kids," said Baumgartner, noting how blessed he was to have great kids around him.
"The best part is the relationship with the kids," he said, which is something that continues past the basketball court. The long-time Dragon basketball coach also gave credit to the people who supported him as athletic directors, coaches and school staff.
Holyoke Enterprise January 24, 2013


text:
Hello all. I'm new to this forum, having just heard about it on the Eastman's hunting show on the outdoor channel. Great TV show BTW, now one of my favorites.
I'm retired from law enforcement, enjoy hunting, shooting, reloading, camping, hiking and other outdoor sports. I've hunted a lot in several states, almost always on public land, except Texas where there is very little public land, and unguided. I get skunked some, but take an animal some too so it evens out.
Looks like a great forum here, with lots of good information. I'm always looking to learn more about the greatest sport in human history, Hunting.
We do not go to the green woods and crystal waters to rough it, we go to smooth it. We get it rough enough at home; in towns and cities; -George W. Nessmuk Sears-


text:
Scuba.com provides free instructional scuba videos which anyone can view directly from their browser. Take advantage of the latest in video technology on the web to learn more about scuba diving equipment and dive gear maintenance.
We have 435 instructional videos covering a broad range of scuba diving topics. Use the video category links on the right of this page to navigate to the specific video you want to view. All videos are hosted by our professionally trained Scuba Diving Instructors with years of experience.
Do you want to make sure your underwater camera stays in top shape? Want to learn how to properly clean and store your BC? Have you ever wondered what's so special about the Spring Heel Straps? Do you ever wonder what the advantages are to using Scooters (DPVs)? What about the differences between L.E.D. and H.I.D. lights? We have answers to all these questions, and many more in a format that is quick and easy to understand.
Take advantage of these informative scuba videos below, or click on one of the video category links to the right.
This instructional video covers the various types of Scuba Equipment Hangers. We have hangers especially designed for BCD/Reg, drysuit hangers and the Accessory hanger for your booties, gloves, hoods, mask and snorkel. Wetsuit Hangers have a unique folding design is ideal for travel. It helps keep all your wetsuits looking new and helps eliminate creases and reduces wear and tear on your suit. The BC Hanger also has a unique folding design that´s ideal for travelling. Allows proper storage of regulator (yoke or din). The X5 Accessory Hanger holds mask, snorkel, fins, boots and gloves. It is your one place storage for your gear. And the Underwater Kinetics Hangair has a fan built into the top to dry wetsuits/drysuits in hours, not days. It helps keep all your wetsuits/drysuits looking new.


text:
See All Contributors »
Can we get a long *** thread that discusses all the sports for the next two weeks?
Did anyone catch the Archery Final against Italy today? So clutch by the Italians
How bout Phelps ******* all over himself and not medaling?
Originally Posted by ISUCyclones2015
Can we get a long *** thread that discusses all the sports for the next two weeks?
Did anyone catch the Archery Final against Italy today? So clutch by the Italians
How bout Phelps ******* all over himself and not medaling?
I love watching events I nevervseen before.
The Italian archers were nailing some bullseyes. Watching fencing now
"We are first and foremost an educational institution that values integrity, honesty and treating others with fairness and respect".
-ISU President Gregory Geoffroy; circa May 2003.
I watched some table tennis earlier and it makes our epic dorm battles look like ****.
Right now I am watching volleyball
Whooooo! Women's volley ball against S. Korea.
Originally Posted by cyrevkah
Whooooo! Women's volley ball against S. Korea.
I've never seen a chubby VB player before.
I've been watching a majority of the events online, as it seems like there is so much to watch than what NBC is showing. They keep re-airing highlights from last nights' opening ceremony and others while events are ongoing. Is there some sort of problem with airing an event live?
Equestrian is dumb.
The one constant through all the years, Ray, has been baseball. America has rolled by like an army of steamrollers. It has been erased like a blackboard, rebuilt and erased again. But baseball has marked the time. This field, this game: it's a part of our past, Ray. It reminds of us of all that once was good and it could be again. Oh... people will come Ray. People will most definitely come.
Originally Posted by cyrevkah
Whooooo! Women's volley ball against S. Korea.
Destinee Hooker just smoked that ball
USA is killing S. Korea right now, how did Miranda Leek do yesterday in Archery?
Originally Posted by hoiballin33
Has anyone really been far as decided to use even go want to do look more like? You've got to be kidding me. I've been further even more decided to use even go need to do look more as anyone can. Can you really be far even as decided half as much to use go wish for that?
Women's Foil is entertaining as hell!
Originally Posted by KnappShack
Women's Foil is entertaining as hell!
What channel is that on?
I don't know what it is about the Olympics but I'll watch almost any sport, even if it's something I'd never normally watch.
Having said that, I'm a huge fan of both indoor volleyball and beach volleyball (I've actually met Misty May Treanor) and I'm watching the US indoor team right now against S. Korea. My all-time favorite name for 2012: Destinee Hooker. That is one cool name!
Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level and then beat you with experience.
I really haven't seen anything that I could get into yet.
I wish that I cared more, but outside of b-ball and some of the sprinting events, I can't really watch for more than 5 min here or there.
I HATE the tape delay.... I like to watch events live. With all the sources of info available these days, its hard to avoid finding out the outcomes before the event. I know why they do it (primetime ratings), but it still sucks.
Forum Rules
All content owned by CycloneFanatic.com - All rights reserved 2005-09. By viewing this website you agree to the Terms of Service, Site Rules and Legal Disclaimer. The words, views, images and opinions expressed or provided by users do not reflect the opinions or views of CycloneFanatic.com or Iowa State University. The names, words, symbols, and graphics representing Iowa State University are trademarks and copyrights of the University protected by the trademark and copyright laws of the United States of America and other countries and are used on this web site under license from the University. Original site design, premise & construction by Jeremy Lind.


text:
Students crossing campus on Cardinal red bicycles. Quick-rental cars and refillable plastic bottles. Campus-wide recycling and underground stormwater management.
The common thread is sustainability, and these initiatives are all part of how North Central College is incorporating sustainable techniques and technologies into physical campus development, along with business and work environment practices that can be replicated by other businesses and colleges.


text:
Do You Like to Laugh and Dance?
- next ›
- 684 of 735
- ‹ previous
If you enjoy laughing and dancing, check out The Ellen DeGeneres Show on NBC ! It airs Monday-Friday at 4pm. Ellen is hilarious and always has interesting guests. She also donates money to many different charities as well as to viewers who are going through difficult times.
Ellen the Judge
Can't get enough of this wonderful lady? Tune in to American Idol on Tuesday and Wednesday nights on Fox to see Ellen as a judge!
Author Ellen
Enjoy Ellen even more by reading her two books My Point-- and I Do Have One and The Funny Thing Is (if you don't feel like reading to yourself, you can listen to Ellen read The Funny Thing Is on CD instead).
Stand-Up and Sitcom Ellen
You can also check out the DVDs of her hilarious HBO Comedy Special Ellen Degeneres: Here and Now and her sictom Ellen: The Complete Season One.
Photo Credit: ronpaulrevolt2008
Author Bio:
Stephanie C. is working on her Master's degree in Library and Information Science and would like to become a children's librarian when she graduates. Some of her favorite books are Persuasion by Jane Austen, Summer Sisters by Judy Blume, and the Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling.
- next ›
- 684 of 735
- ‹ previous


text:
BEST ENTRANCE: JCPenney
LOCATION IN MALL: Lower Level of JCPenney
(614) 717-9878 | Driving Directions | JCPenney Portrait Studio Website |
View Deals | Mall Map
More stores to consider
Nail Experts
L & E Kitchen Supply
Outdoor Photography
Read More
Planning a #GradParty? Check out our graduation greeting cards to find the perfect invite! - https://t.co/2Uee6noJYP https://t.co/JHS0BSeSlw/p>
JCPenney Portrait Studios
Today we remember every man and woman who has served their country as well as their devoted families.
RT @jcpenney: Because stepping on #LEGOS is never fun – but this is! Tutorial here: https://t.co/A4AHrm1YY9 https://t.co/VeoDwBTyMY/p>
Take your home decor to the next level with a 20x24 Photo Gallery Wrap. Available online now - http://jcp.is/208qQ75
Share your photos with the world! Our sessions offer same day digital downloads and free shareable images. https://t.co/h6idTOJs03/p>
Is your little princess ready for her first photo session? Find a studio near you - http://jcp.is/1V0FERZ
We're here to help! View our Photo Salvage page for tips on recovering water or weather damaged photographs. - https://t.co/Y050ll6cni/p>
Now is the perfect time to refresh your family photo. Find a studio near you - https://t.co/6DvegACKt2 #FamilyPhoto https://t.co/BVNwDaIFHV/p>
It's time to get crafty! View our DIY page for fun and easy photo project ideas - http://jcp.is/222wIjb
NEW birthday greeting cards are here with styles that every kid will love - https://t.co/mZwJuCQxXJ https://t.co/74iHeBSHhj/p>
This #deal won't last! Get a $69.99 Digital Album + other great offers with this coupon -https://t.co/pM4OqqFCpF https://t.co/1uB3YORPGr/p>
Celebrate in style with one of our NEW birthday greeting cards. Perfect for party invitations!
Our next Pet Event is May 18th! Plan the perfect session for your furry family member - https://t.co/Z6kxae5FCM https://t.co/pzMXXp3Whh/p>
JCPenney Portrait Studios's cover photo
The choice is yours! Pick from TWO online Gallery Wrap offers - http://jcp.is/1UnUMfj
When was the last time your family photo got an update? Call your local studio and schedule a refresh! - http://jcp.is/1V0FERZ
View our DIY Craft page for fun and easy projecft ideas. Perfect for Father's Day gifts! -https://t.co/5RVOo33uRy https://t.co/bwx9Qk5Lgk/p>
Don't miss out! Save $30 on your online purchase with eCode YOUR30. Offer ends May 13th - http://jcp.is/208qQ75
We're here to capture all of life's perfect moments. #PerfectTiming https://t.co/ijBfDNs7Ec/p>
RT @Crizlette: Thanks @jcpportraits for these beautiful photos! Love them! https://t.co/TsZhoNhhoW/p>
Send a smile to the woman who does it all. #MothersDay https://t.co/FBQHY6Ltvn/p>
Happy Mother's Day to every generation of Moms.
Could your family photo could use a refresh? View our online gallery to find inspiration for your next session - http://jcp.is/1r59xHY
Huge savings online! Get up to 50% off online with our Buy More, Save More event. - https://t.co/32LtRQcbY1 https://t.co/ootbf6fPww/p>
They grow up so fast! Plan ahead to capture all of your toddler's special moments. #FamilyPhotography https://t.co/p16gFAxSyX/p>
Plan for the arrival of your newest family member by scheduling a Maternity Photo session! Browse our gallery for inspiration - http://jcp.is/1T46J4f
Planning a first birthday photo? Don't forget the cake! #smashcake #firstbirthday #babyphotography https://t.co/04H2GDCl5n/p>
A first birthday photo isn't complete without Mom and Dad!
#PhotoTip - Plan your look from head to toe. Keep your outfit coordinated for the perfect full length photo! https://t.co/zZ6J0MbPfd/p>
Did you know we offer exclusive discounts to service members? Learn more - https://t.co/lUY0LMjIUT #MilitaryDiscount/p>
Getting ready for an #anniversary? Plan a photo session to mark the special occasion! https://t.co/mdyQ8kQ3II https://t.co/gpBt16KPP3/p>
A handmade accessory makes the perfect addition to your baby's photo!
The more you buy, the more you save! Shop online now to receive up to 50% off your total purchase - http://jcp.is/208qQ75
Update your head shot and become a #SocialNetworking pro! Call your local studio for details https://t.co/mdyQ8kysk8 https://t.co/DWP0ZnsYbW/p>
Looking for a professional profile picture for social networking? Check out our head shot event on June 1st! Find a studio near you - http://jcp.is/1V0FERZ
Birch photo holders are a perfect gift for a handy Dad! Find us on Pinterest for more #DIY https://t.co/aDCexF0TIF https://t.co/l7WbRNpDPU/p>
Take your pick of TWO big Gallery Wrap offers! Available online only - https://t.co/32LtRQcbY1 https://t.co/F2qnULCOQq/p>
Add some fun to your next photo with customized chalk messages! Call your studio for details https://t.co/6DvegACKt2 https://t.co/6qLMtoRxvx/p>
Add your favorite photos to ANY product or print! Online only -http://jcp.is/1UnUMfj
Celebrate Military Appreciation Month by sharing our military discount with the service member in your life. Details here - http://jcp.is/1WigQb6
Does your child have a favorite toy or stuffed animal? Include it in your next photo! #FamilyPhotography https://t.co/cdpfSkvYAf/p>
Only two days left to save $150 on 20x24 Gallery Wraps! Online only- https://t.co/32LtRQcbY1 https://t.co/PIloA9RI9f/p>
Tag us on Instagram @JCPenneyPortraits to share your favorite session images! - http://bit.ly/1Td55DE
It's time to celebrate! Sign up for birthday club to receive exclusive offers the month of your child's birthday - http://jcp.is/1RMvLb0
Our next Pet Event is scheduled for May 18th! Call your local studio for details - http://jcp.is/1V0FERZ
Coordinate the perfect family photo with matching colors and patterns. Find more session tips here - http://jcp.is/1PbEYEH
Looking for the perfect #FathersDay gift? Use this offer to plan a photo dad will love - https://t.co/pM4OqqFCpF https://t.co/aCTY7ihVUs/p>
Take 50% off your photo purchase and get traditional sheets for $3.99! This Father's Day offer will help you get dad the picture perfect gift - http://jcp.is/1o8NxKb
Need help planning the perfect photo session? View our Studio Experience page for helpful tips and tricks - http://jcp.is/1UlaCIb
RT @CoachCole2: Y'all...I'm OBSESSED with our family pictures!! Shout out to @jcpportraits https://t.co/SiP1NB3EDs/p>
Take $30 off your total purchase with eCode YOUR30. Online only - https://t.co/32LtRQcbY1 #OnlineOffer https://t.co/vyVj3O75UW/p>
Then Get Our Can't Miss Style Reports, Retailer Offers
and Event News Before Everyone Else.
Plus you'll be entered to win a $1,000 Shopping Spree.
View our privacy policy / No spam. We promise.


text:
ST. LOUIS -- I was tipped off about this sale two weeks ago and to be honest, I wasn't sure what to expect. I was told the major retail players who postponed their post-Christmas sales had today labeled as the the day to drop prices. Over the past 12 hours, prices started to drop across the board.
A huge thank you to Deal Angels Julia, Rachel and Ada for jumping in to assist overnight, helping me comb through hundreds of deals and for the insider information. Below is the Top 10 list of "Black Tuesday" deals in the country.
Please keep in mind that despite a ton of stock, that will change over the course of today. Merchants may also raise prices once sale stock sells out.
Want more deals? Follow me on Twitter. CLICK HERE
If you've accessed this page from our iPad app, please visit these deals directly through Safari so the coupon links load correctly.
Happy savings!
1) HP 15.6" laptop 320 GB HDD, 4GB RAM + free shipping
Was: $399.99
Now: $299.99
*Solid laptop. Performed very well in our tests.
2) 61% off Serta Deluxe 2-inch memory foam mattress + free shipping
Was: $199.99
Now $77.99
3) $300 off LG 47" LED HDTV 3D + sound bar system w/ 3D glasses + free shipping
Was: $999.99
Now: $699.99
*Beats what we'll see during Super Bowl
4) 50% off Cookinex stainless steel power chopper, 300 watts
Was: $39.99
Now: $20.99 (including shipping)
5) 50% off Craftsman 18V drill/driver + free store pickup
Was: $59.99
Now: $29.99
6) $171 off RCA 46" 1080p LCD + free store pickup
Was: $549.99
Now: $378.99
**Very well-rated TV
7) $150 off Whirlpool 3.6 cu. ft. high-efficiency top-load washer + free shipping
Was: $599.99
Now: $449.99
Set for only $899.98!
8) 70% off Samsung 16GB Flash Memory Card + free shipping
Was: $39.99
Now: $11.95
9) $70 off KitchenAid Derlin 12 pc knife set + free shipping
Was: $100
Now: $29.97
10) Up to 61% off The North Face closeouts + free shipping over $50
We receive absolutely no financial compensation for mentioning any company on this segment. The purpose of this blog is to save you money and hunt down your deal requests. That's it!


text:
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Lab Rescue of the L.R.C.P. Inc says Casey is up for adoption.
This two year old dog loves to be by your side. She also loves to fetch tennis balls, especially those that squeak. She also thinks a garden hose is a personal water fountain. Casey also adores belly rubs.
Casey walks well on a leash and is eager to learn. She comes when called and she is house trained.
Casey seems to love every dog and person, but prefers not to be around cats. She does not like to be alone and may do best in a home with another dog. she must also have a human home much of the time.
She does not do well in the crate when left and she may wiggle out.
For more information, email: firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
i like to build a zimlet that shows the todays calvin and hobbes.
I got a php way to do it:
And i want it to appear on hovering or on a single page like mail, contacts and calendar.PHP Code:
$date = isset( $_REQUEST['date'] ) ? $_REQUEST['date'] : time();
'Calvin & Hobbes':
// The URL will be something like this:
// http://images.ucomics.com/comics/ch/1993/ch931203.gif
// change the year because Calvin & Hobbes is from the past
$chyear = date( 'Y', $date )-11;
$shortchyear = $chyear-1900;
$url = "http://images.ucomics.com/comics/ch/".$chyear.
"/ch".$shortchyear.date( 'md', $date ).".gif";
Can someone pls help me to code it?
This would be really nice and i think it wouldnt take that long, for someone who knew how to do it.


text: The biggest deer I saw was about like your second pic. Went in wed. a bout 3 miles at 10k and found bucks like that and smaller instantly. I was able to find them everyday and had several stalks and a couple blown shots ( my fault). I saw a lot of deer, just not HUGE deer which is OK by me, I had a blast and I'm heading back for another 6 days after my antelope hunt next week.


text:
Foster Kids and Books
Foster Kids and Books
Roughly 500-600 children are in foster care in San Mateo County every year. Kids end up in foster care when, through no fault of their own, their parents can't or won't take care of them.
Interested in learning about what it's like to live in foster care? Here's a list of some books the San Mateo County Library owns about foster children written for adult audiences:
The Language of Flowers: A Novel, by Vanessa Diffenbaugh
This is set in the City and elsewhere in Northern California, and it's about Victoria, who has recently aged out of the foster care system at 18. Pretty much homeless, angry and mistrustful after a lifetime of being passed around, neglected and abused, Victoria has a talent. She knows the meanings of flowers (aloe: grief; baby's breath: everlasting love; cherry blossom: impermanence). A florist in San Francisco hires her, and at the flower market, she meets someone who will cause her to try to open up to him – as well as to face her past.
The Kid: A Novel, by Sapphire.
Sapphire's novel is the sequel to Push, which was made into a movie, "Precious." If you didn't read Push, it's about an illiterate teenage girl in Harlem who is subjected to terrible abuse by her parents. In a literacy class, she finds her voice and strength. But by the end of the book, she also finds that she is HIV positive. The Kid is about her son, Abdul, who has been placed in foster care after the loss of his mother, Precious. From the reviews, it looks like Abdul recounts a horrific story with graphic depictions of physical and sexual abuse.
Love and Consequences: A Memoir of Hope and Survival, by Margaret B. Jones
When Jones was five, she was taken away from her mother and placed in foster care. The best home she had was with a tough, loving, religious woman in South Central LA who was already raising four grandchildren. Despite the best efforts of this woman, Margaret followed her two foster brothers into the Bloods, and eventually learned to cook crack. But a teacher suggested that she go to college, and she determined to get an education and get out. In her memoir, she tells how she did that – without forgetting the good things about the family and friends she grew up with in South Central.
Three Little Words: A Memoir, by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
I just read this book and had a hard time putting it down. Rhodes-Courter wrote it as a young adult to expand her award-winning essay by the same name (it's in the back of the book.). The three little words are a surprise in themselves (no spoiler here). When she finally found a permanent home after nine hard years in the foster care system, Ashley wasn't so sure she wanted to be adopted or trusted her new parents. Despite all she went through, Ashley is now a hopeful, trusting young woman who wants to help and give hope to other foster kids.
Finding Fish: A Memoir, by Antwone Quenton Fisher
Fisher was born in prison to a young single mother, and grew up in foster care in Cleveland. Like most of the other kids in these books, he was abused and neglected by his foster parents, and was mostly not helped by the social workers who were supposed to follow him (until at last his cruel foster mother "sent him back"). He was homeless at seventeen, but after he joined the Navy, he found friends and family, and also gained recognition as the gifted writer he is. Like Three Little Words, Finding Fish is hard to put down. Fisher is now a screenwriter in Hollywood; Denzel Washington made and starred in a movie based on this book, called "Antwone Fisher."
A Chance in the World: An Orphan Boy, a Mysterious Past, and How He Found a Place Called Home, by Stephen Pemberton
Pemberton is now a successful corporate executive; as a child, he was an orphan and foster kid who was consoled by a box of books someone gave him. The books – and his dreams of finding his real parents -- gave him hope that there was another world and a place for him away from his mean foster parents.
The Book Thief, by Markus Zusak
By coincidence, I just read this for a book group and realized it, too, was about a foster kid. In the story, Liesel is a poor, illiterate girl in Nazi Germany who is placed in a foster family near Munich. She comes to believe in the power of words and books, and takes to stealing them. So her foster father teaches her to read. Her foster parents end up secretly harboring a Jew in their basement, and Liesel forms a friendship with the young man. Zusak, whose parents are German, wanted people to know the other side of the story of the German people under Hitler. "Zusak's playfulness with language leavens the horror and makes the theme even more resonant--words can save your life," says the reviewer in Publisher's Weekly – and I agree.
Want to Learn More?
If you belong to a book club, you can choose a book about a foster child, and have a speaker from the CASA of San Mateo CASA of San Mateo come and talk with you about what it's like for kids in the foster care system locally. CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocates) pairs foster children with caring mentors who help them navigate the system.
Contact Nicole Pasini at firstname.lastname@example.com if you're interested in bringing a speaker to your bookclub; Nicole is working on a project to improve San Mateo County Library's services to foster youth and to communicate the crisis in foster care to the public at large.
Author Bio:
Vaughn Harrison works at Half Moon Bay Library and on the Bookmobile. Nicole Pasini is the Branch Manager of the Woodside Library.


text:
ATLANTA -- Internet radio service Pandora is expanding here in Atlanta.
According to our partners at the Atlanta Business Chronicle, the company is moving into office space in Atlantic Station.
Company officials say the 3,000 square feet of office space will house regional advertising and sales operation.
Last year alone, Pandora reported $427 million in revenue in 28 major markets.
Viacom, which owns nearly a dozen networks, including MTV, BET, VH1 and Comedy Central is bringing some of its production to Atlanta.
The group tells the Atlanta Business Chronicle they were drawn to the area by the region's lower operating costs and aggressive tax incentive program.


text:
Best Gyms In Washington D.C.
Washington D.C., the capitol of the United States, was founded in July of 1790. It has a population of nearly 600,000 people and is bordered by both Virginia and Maryland. The D.C. metropolitan population is just over 5.4 million people, making it the eighth largest in the nation. The average yearly temperature is around fifty-eight degrees with close to forty inches of precipitation. The D.C. atmosphere is booming with tradition and is health-conscious as well. Check out the best gyms in Washington D.C. below!
Best Gyms In Washington D.C.:
- Washington Sports Clubs: With over ten facilities in and around the D.C. area, you have no excuse not to exercise today. The WSC is a phenomenal club and has reasonable membership rates as well; thirty dollars for thirty days. Hurry in before the promotion ends!!
Read Full Post >


text:
We love desktop wallpaper on Windows Guides. Here's a collection of 50 hand-picked high-resolution wallpapers from various sources online. Know a good place for wallpaper or have some to share? Let us know about it in the comments.
Desktop Wallpaper: 50 High-resolution Wallpapers for Windows, Linux, Mac [Set 36]By Rich on June 22, 2011 (2 Comments)
Search Windows Guides
- http://forum.mintywhite.com/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=8824


text:
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Jeff Green's layup at the buzzer prevented
the Boston Celtics from enduring a sixth straight loss, with the basket
accounting for the deciding points in a 93-92 comeback win over the Cleveland
Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena.
Green finished with 21 points and seven rebounds, while Brandon Bass scored a
season-high 22 points to help Boston rally from a 14-point deficit with eight
minutes remaining and earn a much-needed victory. Paul Pierce nearly notched a
triple-double in the triumph, accumulating 19 points, 10 rebounds and eight
Wayne Ellington netted 16 points for Cleveland, which was outscored by a 21-6
margin over the final eight minutes and shot just 36.8 percent in the fourth
quarter. C.J. Miles and Marreese Speights each had 13 points off the bench in
the loss, the Cavaliers' sixth in a row and eighth in nine games.
The Sports Network


text:
Oxford, OH (Sports Network) - Jahwan Edwards ran for 98 yards and three
touchdowns as the Ball State Cardinals held on for a 31-24 victory against the
RedHawks of Miami-Ohio in a Mid-American Conference regular-season finale at
Yager Stadium.
Edwards ran the ball 18 times for the Cardinals (9-3, 6-2 MAC) as the team
generated 226 yards on 58 rushing attempts overall in posting their sixth
straight win. Kelly Page converted 11-of-21 passes for 137 yards and a score
as well for the visitors.
The RedHawks (4-8, 3-5) were paced by Zac Dysert who converted 26-of-40 passes
for 218 yards and a pair of touchdowns, while also shaking off a couple of
sacks in the team's fourth consecutive setback. Dawan Scott, who caught nine
passes for 120 yards and a score, also carried the ball three times for 13
yards and another touchdown for the hosts.
BSU opened the day's scoring early in the first half when Edwards capped an
eight-play, 47-yard drive with a five-yard TD run.
It took some time for the RedHawks to respond, waiting until there was 2:16
remaining in the opening frame, as Scott crossed the goal line from three
yards out to knot the score at 7-7.
The Cardinals recorded the next two scores in order to take a 21-7 lead as
Page hooked up with Jack Tomlinson on an 18-yard pass play and Edwards found
the end zone on a two-yard run with 6:46 left in the first half.
Before intermission Dysert put together an efficient six-play drive that
accounted for 73 yards in just over a minute, culminating with a 34-yard TD
pass to Scott, leaving Miami down by seven at the break.
In the third quarter Ball State continued to pile on as Edwards slipped into
the end zone on a 17-yard run, followed by a Steven Schott 27-yard field goal
to boost the lead to 31-14.
With still more than a quarter to play, the RedHawks had plenty of time to
plot their comeback and nearly pulled it off as Dysert hit Jamire Westbrook
with a 10-yard TD strike and kicker Kaleb Patterson converted a 23-yard field
goal, but that's how the game ended.
Ball State, which entered the week ranked second in the conference and 18th
nationally in total offense with 481.2 ypg, finished with just 363 yards on 80
The Sports Network


text:
A look at the news that made headlines on Jan. 17.
1926: George Burns and Gracie Allen were married.
1965: The Rolling Stones recorded "The Last Time" and "Play With Fire" in Los Angeles.
1972: Part of Highway 51 South in Memphis was renamed Elvis Presley Boulevard. It runs in front of Graceland.
1975: "Baretta" premiered on ABC.
1979: Emmylou Harris, Dolly Parton and Linda Ronstadt announced that they would record an album together. The result was the album "Trio," which wasn't released until eight years later.
1990: The Four Seasons, The Four Tops, The Kinks, The Platters, Simon and Garfunkel and The Who were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
1996: Talk show host Phil Donahue announced he was retiring after the end of the season, after 29 years on the air.
Today's Birthdays: Actress Betty White is 92. Actor James Earl Jones is 83. Talk show host Maury Povich is 75. Singer Chris Montez is 72. Singer William Hart of The Delfonics is 69. Actress Joanna David ("Downton Abbey") is 67. Former Rolling Stones guitarist Mick Taylor is 66. Singer Sheila Hutchinson of The Emotions is 61. Singer Steve Earle is 59. Singer Paul Young is 58. Actor-comedian Steve Harvey is 57. Singer Susanna Hoffs of The Bangles is 55. Writer-Director Brian Helgeland ("42," "Mystic River," "L.A. Confidential") is 53. Actor Jim Carrey is 52. Actor Denis O'Hare ("American Horror Story," "True Blood," "Garden State") is 52. Actor Joshua Malina ("The West Wing," "Sports Night") is 48. Singer Shabba Ranks is 48. Drummer Jon Wysocki (Staind) is 46. Actor Naveen Andrews ("Lost") is 45. Musician Kid Rock is 43. Actor Freddy Rodriguez ("Six Feet Under") is 39. Actor-writer Leigh Whannel — actor/writer ("Saw" and "Insidious" movies) is 37. Actress-singer Zooey Deschanel ("New Girl,"500 Days of Summer," "Elf") is 34. Singer Ray J is 33. Country singer Amanda Wilkinson of The Wilkinsons is 32. DJ Calvin Harris is 30. Drummer Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers is 28.


text:
Nice buck. Hope you have a tag.
Nice UT buck (pic).
Nice buck. Hope you have a tag.
How long would u say his horns are, 15" 16"? I always have trouble judging.
I'd say closer to 16".. He's pretty tall
Nice buck, hope you get a chance at him.
I'd say pretty close to 16" as well. Looks to have decent mass all the way through. Not huge diggers, but would still be a great goat!
Unfortunately I do not have a tag. Found him while scouting an LE unit for my bro's. They have muzzy tags for deer. I was really impressed when I seen this antelope. He is heavy and tall with at least 1 1/2" of ivory tip. His prongs are little weak though. I would guess he is still above 80".


text: I sliced the top of my hand last wednesday, and it felt as if i had nicked the tendon on top of my knuckle. Last night i picked up a drill and snapped the tendon. I have 3 archery tags this year and cant get into a hand specialist till thursday. So i'm not totally sure what kind of cast they will be putting on. It does have to be surgically repaired which isn't the best news. My question is.. has anyone shot in a cast before and what type of release do you use? I have a 6 day backpack trip planned that I would like to still go on Sept 6th-11th. I had a 4 day trip planned for this weekend that doesn't look good. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks


text:
Meal Type
Featured Videos
Featured Content
Featured Brand Sites
Product By Category
Tools & Info
Cooking Tips
Healthy Living
Your Kids
food&family Magazine
6 servings
Tap or click steps to mark as complete
Serve with a fresh salad tossed with your favorite KRAFT Light Dressing.
Assemble enchiladas as directed in 11x7-inch microwaveable dish. Microwave on HIGH 12 to 14 min. or until heated through, turning dish after 6 min.
Each serving of this low-fat Mexican entrée is an excellent source of calcium from the cheese. Enjoy!
* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.
Horrible! The texture and flavor of the filling was hard to eat. Waste of time and money to make this.
It was good but not a favorite of mine. Did not freeze well.
We have this all the time. It is so easy and yummy! We're eating this tonight!!!
K:2727 v0:52866


text:
Here is possibly the most iconic rock climbing whipper of all time. This is the opening scene to the 1998 cult classic film Hard Grit in which Frenchman Jean-minh Trin-Thieu goes for Gaia (E8, 6c/5.12dx), a Johnny Dawes gritstone scarefest.
Got a whip of your own? E-mail Rock and Ice online editor at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Search Videos:


text:
Style #:
For further details regarding our pricavy policies including the use of cookies please click here. For instructions on how to enable cookies please click here. If you need assistance one of our customer service representatives at 1-800-850-7463 would be glad to help.
Price: $184.95
Sale Price: $0.00 Save 100%
Select Your Size
Then, Select Your Width
Additional Views
Ideal for walking, travelling or everyday wear, this casual shoe features leather/ suede or nubuck upper that metallic stitching details and leather trim. Its fold over hook and loop instep strap and hand sewn strobel construction lends outstanding flexibility to comfort your move.
No Customers Have Reviewed This Product Yet
Share your thoughts with other customers
Enter email address to join our mailing list


text:
Choosing to give up your annual bonus in order to invest in the future growth of your company is no small ask in this day and age, but it is clearly something that the majority of partners at James Hambro & Partners believe is worthwhile.
One such, investment director John Langrish, explains: 'I believe so much in what we are doing that I have foregone things like annual bonuses. Most of the partners here have put their money back into the business – because we had the merger with Calkin Pattinson – and we actively bought this company out of JO Hambro Capital Management (JOHCM).
'There have been two fund-raisings since I have been here, so everyone is participating in that so we are not sat here taking a huge amount of money off the top, we are ploughing money back into a fast-growing company that we see there is a great future for. Not everyone that comes in is just given equity, they have to buy it, or earn it. I can say to my clients that all of my investable wealth is in the business.'
Langrish also views it as a positive and reassuring sign that the remaining 20% of James Hambro's share capital not owned by its staff is held by the fund managers at JOHCM through the partnership or direct stakes.
'Those guys are good investors. They make fantastic returns for their funds and they have seen the opportunity we have here and they are willing to put their own money in, as we are also prepared to put our money in.'
Esconced in one of the company's meeting rooms, which has unconventional art on the walls, including a pencil drawing of two dapper gentleman marked with a red squiggly line running through the background, one gets the feeling James Hambro is by no means a stuffy organisation.
While the wealth management business launched in April 2010 can lay claim to having the historic Hambro brand behind it, the young business has been outward looking in its approach, which helps explain why it has picked up assets from a number of different sources.
Having grown assets to just under £500 million in the summer of last year since launch, the business has now passed the psychological £1 billion mark, following its merger with high net worth financial planner Calkin Pattinson & Company, with total assets under management, advice and administration standing at around £1.6 billion.
The two teams operate under the same roof in James Hambro's Mayfair office, while Calkin Pattinson has dropped its brand and is to be renamed James Hambro & Company, a subsidiary of the group and a separate entity to the existing investment management department.
While chief executive Andy Steel says this makes things clearer structurally, it means the company – like many of its competitors – has its financial planning division labelled independent under the new retail distribution review (RDR) rules, while its investment arm takes the restricted label.
The deal not only gives James Hambro scale, but also enables its clients to receive financial planning advice, while Calkin's clients can gain access to James Hambro's discretionary investment service and expertise. Langrish and Steel expect the integrated and holistic approach to leave the business well positioned in the post-RDR world.
'Where is the real value added to the client? Is it in the investment piece or in the financial planning piece? If you can save the client 40%-50% in tax by putting them into the right vehicle that is quite a lot of investment return you need to generate to get to that level over a five or 10-year period.
'So you are making sure the client's finances are structured correctly in the right taxation planning and then looking at investments underneath that. There is no fixed way of doing this, but actually the two parts together are greater than the individual,' Langrish says.
Looking ahead, he expects growth to come from a number of channels, not least through intermediaries and disillusioned private banking clients looking for a more personalised service.
He also notes that picking up assets from advisers looking to outsource investment has proved an area where they are starting to gain traction, particularly following their appointment to Verbatim Asset Management's panel, the financial planning arm of the SimplyBiz Group.
But Steel stresses that this will not be marked by a broadbrush approach, which would see James Hambro's models appearing on a raft of external platforms.
'Verbatim was a toe in the water. We were very impressed with their process. It was exactly how we expected it to be, which is why we are comfortable to be on their platform,' he adds.
Langrish also anticipates that James Hambro's investment approach, relationship with JOHCM, and flexibility to offer clients direct equity exposure should leave the boutique well placed post-RDR as total costs come under the spotlight even more.
While the firm charges clients 1% for the first £5 million under management, Langrish says total expense ratios (TER) on client portfolios are competitive as clients gain access to direct equities – while portfolios tend to have relatively low turnover at around 25%.
He estimates a TER for a £1 million steady growth mandate ranges between 1.4% and 1.7%, depending on the proportion of direct stocks and collectives.
The team's focus on investing in stocks that pay out healthy and growing dividends has helped to drive performance in client portfolios. The firm's steady growth portfolios posted an average 12-month return of 11.2% compared to an estimated rise of 9.3% by Asset Risk Consultants' (Arc) steady growth index.
Since launch in April 2010 up to December last year, the average steady growth portfolio at James Hambro has posted a 20% return with volatility of 8.9%, compared to an estimated rise of 11.5% by Arc's respective index, which was achieved with estimated volatility of 7.7%.
As a result, James Hambro can claim second spot out of 48 investment managers in the steady growth area.
'Through my early training as an accountant and analyst, I learned that earnings are "fudgeable" but dividends aren't. They are something you receive cash in hand. They are a reflection of management confidence in the future, so therefore we don't go for high yield stocks, we look for a sustainable and growing yield,' Langrish says, citing the examples of Intertek and Diageo.
More cyclical and consumer-oriented names have also made it into client portfolios recently, with David S Smith – a recommendation from JOHCM UK Equity Income manager Clive Beagles – helping to drive performance, alongside Roche and Nestlé.
Having moved to an underweight during the summer, the investment team has been steadily increasing equity exposure across private client portfolios since the autumn and has now moved to overweight.
Looking ahead, Langrish anticipates that equities can rise further, given the amount of money that is currently sat in assets delivering a real negative return.
'It is just beginning to move. The sheer amount of money that is sitting in assets delivering negative real return is staggering in our opinion,' he says, adding that in comparison equities have posted double digit returns.
'We think [the shift to equities] will continue and we are positioned that way. We don't think there will be a brick wall in bonds and we think markets will grind higher, but we think it will be an incremental move and not a sudden rush.'
The team is underweight bonds, with zero exposure to conventional government bonds, preferring to back high yield and index-linkers, which Langrish notes have received a boost following the Office for National Statistics' decision not to change the Retail Price Index.
The team is also underweight to neutral on alternatives, an exposure that includes several absolute return funds.
'We believe that with the amount of quantitative easing that has gone on… in the past, I have used the analogy that if you keep throwing damp logs on the fire, it will eventually catch. We feel there is an inflationary problem building up in the future.'
Langrish's background as an analyst and clear enthusiasm for investing in equities, alongside his enjoyment of working with clients, appear to have powered his decision to leave his job as head of UK equities and deputy head of portfolio management at Rothschild Private Banking & Trust to join the fledgling business in January 2011.
He recalls seeing a significant amount of change during his eight-year stint at Rothschild, which included working under around six chief executives as the firm shifted away from its traditional focus on institutional asset management.
He was able to contribute to significant asset growth during his time at there – a period which saw assets increase from £500 million in 2002 to £2.25 billion in 2010, and ended up running money for members of the Rothschild family.
But as head of UK equities and portfolio management, while also sitting on stock selection and asset allocation committees, he felt he was becoming too engrained in the management structure and missed day-to-day contact with clients.
'I felt I had done pretty much what I could. It was a great place to work and I really enjoyed working with the family, who were very supportive at the private bank and had a lot of patience with what was going on there,' he says.
Although it was a risk to join James Hambro at an early stage in its life, Langrish says he was attracted by the experience of the team and flat structure, the relationship with JOHCM, and the strength of its back office and systems.
'People could say why come to James Hambro? We are traditional, we have a great brand name. I have worked at Fleming, Rothschild and Hambro. If you ask anyone to name the traditional names that have a resonance with people in a world where people are fearful and mindful of the level of trust they have with advisers because of the various scandals,' he explains.
Two years on Langrish, who featured in Wealth Manager's Top 100 in 2012, is clearly relishing his role at James Hambro and is excited about the company's growth prospects.
'It has been a good two years for me and for us as a business. That three-year milestone will be very important for us, particularly in terms of getting in front of intermediaries,' he says.


text:
|Toddler Time
Event Type: Childrens Library Programs
Date: 10/2/2013
Start Time: 10:30 AM
End Time: 11:15 AM
Bring your one or two year old to listen to rhythm, rhyme, songs, and short books. This program is designed for you and your child to enjoy early literacy skills and have fun! No registration required for this free program!Library: Cheyenne Mountain Library - 1785 S. 8th Street Suite 100
Location: Cheyenne Meeting Room
Contact: Melissa Leftwich
Contact Number: 719-633-6278
Presenter: Melissa Leftwich


text:
ACHICA > Nattiot & 1 pied sur terre > 1 Pied sur Terre Arrow Cushion, 45cm dia.
Click image to zoom -- or click here to enlarge
More Views
1 Pied sur Terre Arrow Cushion, 45cm dia.
This product is not available
|Sale closed
|Product Information
Fabric: 100% cotton.
Dimensions: 40cm dia.
Product Code 3700470212626
|Delivery & Returns
We hope you will be thrilled with your purchases but in the unlikely event that you want to return something, you can find full return instructions on the back of your delivery note or click here


text:
At our Ophthalmology office in Chicago and now Elgin, we work hard to provide high quality eye care to our patients and their families, while continuing to remain at the forefront of modern medicine. We believe it is important to address any visual symptoms and eye conditions our patients may experience.
Chicagoland Eye Consultants is devoted to the special eye care needs of the entire family, from dry eyes to cataract surgery. We offer comprehensive adult and pediatric eye exams, eyeglass and contact fittings in our vision center, advanced diagnostic testing, treatment and surgery. Our Chicagoland eye doctors provide a comfortable environment for your eye test, the most advanced medical technology, state-of-the-art equipment and modern surgical techniques to ensure proper diagnosis and treatment of eye diseases, such as glaucoma and cataracts.
We are pleased to announce the grand opening of our second office in Elgin, IL, Located at 2371 Bowes Rd., Suite 400, Elgin, IL 60123. Dr. Dhaliwal will be offering his services in the fox valley region. The Elgin office will be accepting appointments for Wednesday morning, Friday early evening, and Saturday morning. Please call 773-775-9755 to make an appointment at our newest location.
In addition to providing general eye tests, our vision center also provides eye glasses and contact lenses. We also stay up-to-date on the latest technology in ocular management for eye diseases and conditions, such as: dry eyes, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, glaucoma, and cataracts.


text:
Thursday Oct 06 2011
Rocklin tops Del Oro; places third in league match
By: Jim Linsdau Placer Herald Sports Editor
Wagg has her game well tuned
The Rocklin Thunder girls golf team had little problem defeating Del Oro's club, 283-326, at the Golden Eagles home course, Sunset Whitney Country Club, last Thursday. Rocklin's Camille Wagg led the Thunder firing a 38 over the par-35, front-nine layout. She picked up the maximum 12 points in the Sierra Foothill League Standings. "I've been playing competitively for about three years now," said Wagg, who is a sophomore at Rocklin High. "I really started playing when I was in fourth or fifth grade. My dad kind of introduced (golf) to me," Wagg added as to her acquired skills. Wagg's teammate Devyn Peterson shot a 47 for third, as she was edged out by Del Oro's Robyn Gillum. Gillum carded a 46 for the Eagles. The Eagles' No. 1 player, Jodi Finkelstein struggled to shoot a 53. "It could have been better today, but I haven't played in about a month," said Finkelstein. "Last year I played varsity as a sophomore, and I didn't play my freshman year." Rocklin's Natalie Pinna (50), Megan Thorstenson, (49) and Chole Punsalan (49) rounded out the Thunders' scoring. "I think I had a lot of strokes that I could have taken off, but I think I played pretty well," said Devyn Peterson, Rocklin's No. 2 player. "I don't think this course is too tough. I just had some bad shots that got me in trouble." In the SFL's first league tournament held Monday, Wagg shot a 3-over 75 to capture second place in the individual scoring. Peterson broke into the top 10 among 36 golfers. Granite Bay leads the league with six victories, Nevada Union stands at 4-2; Rocklin is also 4-2, but lost its first match against the Miners. Rocklin travels to Woodcreek for a duel match, Thursday.


text:
12th Syracuse NationalsWritten by Chuck Vranas on March 1, 2012 Fun in the sun, East Coast style
There's nothing better than filling up your fuel tank and hitting the road on your way to a national event. It's as much about the time getting there as the time spent at the event that creates a level of excitement that continually builds throughout the weekend.
While heading out to the 12th Syracuse Nationals, it was easy to dig many of the local area sights, including dramatic architecture, great restaurants and nightlife, and numerous noteworthy sights, including the Finger Lakes region with its amazing views. Once you got into town check-in was a breeze at the host hotel, and if you arrived on Thursday, you had the chance to cruise over to Oneida Shores Park in nearby Brewerton, where the Right Coast Association hosted a free picnic barbecue for all entrants.
The New York State Fairgrounds are massive, encompassing 360 well-manicured acres, including loads of tree-lined streets to cruise on, enormous vintage buildings, countless horse and livestock barns, and enough open-air eateries to make you reminisce back to when you were knee-high to a Deuce bumper. The magic to a venue this big is that once you park your ride and get settled, you can head off with your program in your back pocket and explore all of the cool stuff waiting to be found. As you walk the event, you'll find bitchin' rods, customs, muscle cars, and restored originals lining every inch of the venue, including countless areas on the outskirts that aren't heavily traveled. On Friday and Saturday there were a number of informative tech seminars offered by industry leaders, including Meguiar's who hosted five-step paint care, PPG on their waterborne paint systems, and SSBC Performance Brakes on brake technology, to name but a few. With hundreds of vendors lining the roadways as well as inside many of the numerous exhibition halls, it was a perfect time to stop by and check out some of the hottest offerings available for your ride.
One of the neat opportunities at the Nationals is the chance to meet up with some of Hollywood's legendary artists, and this year the crowds were deep at the Happy Days reunion, featuring Henry Winkler and Erin Moran, well known for their roles on the iconic TV series. You also had the chance to meet up with Candy Clark and Cindy Williams of American Graffiti fame, and Brock Yates and Dan Woods to talk about their incredible careers. Visitors could also have met up with Jerry Dixey and the AMSOIL/Street Rodder Road Tour when he rolled into town behind the wheel of the new scorching hot '55 Chevy Road Tour car. It was a perfect chance for readers to talk with Dixey about many of his experiences from his countless years on the road.
With the continued success of the Old Skool Roundup, the mini-event once again had its own digs within a huge open-air pavilion where traditional hot rod and custom owners could call their own. Packed to the rafters with culture, including vendors and artists, it possessed its own unique vibe for participants and the endless flow of weekend visitors. The roundup has also become famous for its homemade specialized awards and searing musical entertainment with this year's performers, including The Fabulous Ripcords, Krypton 88, Pete Paycheck, Tombstone Hands, Steve Southworth, and even an Elvis tribute and DJ Joel Shipley.
Another stoke part of the weekend festivities included the return of the Winfield Award, a special signature award for the Syracuse Nationals, presented by legendary customizer Gene Winfield. Through an application process, Winfield hand selected 12 cars from which he decided on a final six recognized as the "Winfield Select Six." Car owners arrived from all over the country to compete for the award, which was presented by Meguiar's and included a custom-made trophy, jacket, and check for $5,000. This year's winner was Lenny Legere and his '71 AMC Javelin.
Still want more . . . Artie's Party was back with its massive pinstripers panel jam (featuring 50 pinstripers and airbrush artists) turning out an amazing array of artwork, which was auctioned off throughout the weekend to benefit charity. If this sounds like a wicked fun weekend you haven't seen anything yet! As the sun begins to set, it's time to hit the road and grab a bite, top up the tank, and head back to the grandstands at the fairgrounds to await the start of the evening's festivities. Everything got started with old timey Figure 8 races, followed by a demolition derby and car rollover contest. Once everything started to heat up the crowds were dazzled by a scorching flamethrower exhibition by some of the country's top pyrotechnic artists capped off by a brilliant fireworks display to complete the night.
On Sunday afternoon excited crowds of registered attendees assembled at the main stage for the start of the highly anticipated Syracuse Nationals giveaway program and announcement of weekend award winners. The main event surrounds the announcement of the winner of the yearly giveaway car. This year, it was a vibrant red Factory Five '33 hot rod assembled by students enrolled in the Automotive Technology program at Morrisville State College. The lucky award winner was Richard Jack of Albany, New York, who received the keys. As the weekend came to an end over 7,500 cars had cruised through the main gate (arriving from 30 states and five Canadian provinces) along with over 86,000 visitors who stopped in to check out all the fun.
Thanks to the tremendous support of the Central New York Car Club Association (who are the hosts of the show) and area service clubs, donations were made from proceeds of the event in the amount of $89,200, (which included $67,000 from the Panel Jam auctions) to a number of local charities, bringing the 12-year donation total to an incredible $521,678. This is one event that continues to grow larger with each passing year, and we can't wait to check it out again in 2012! You can see more at www.rightcoastcars.com.
Painless Performance Products presents Street Rodder TOP 100
For the Top 100 program, Street Rodder attends 10 particular car shows each year and picks 10 vehicles at each to make up the Top 100. For more on where those shows are and how they're voted on, check www.streetrodder.com.
Tech Tip
VoltMeter vs. Ammeters
Voltmeters have taken the place of ammeters due to safety. Voltmeters read (sense) the voltage in the system rather than reading the amperage going through the system. With today's high-output charging systems, ammeters have become a potential fire hazard under the dash.
Wire coatings/coverings
Automotive wiring has several different options for the plastic covering. Old wiring from the '20s-50s had a cloth covering while today's have mostly plastics. GPT covering is a low melting point PVC covering but XL (cross link) coverings are high temperature. Be sure to insist on some type of XL covering on your harnessing.
Dick Brereton, Anderson, SC
'32 Ford roadster
Best Ford in a Ford
A thorough walk through the event brought us to Dick Brereton of Anderson, South Carolina, who is our latest award recipient of the Ford Racing Best Ford in a Ford with his bitchin' '32 Ford roadster fitted with a 302ci Ford Racing crate V-8 linked to a Ford Racing five-speed transmission. Crowned with an Inglese EFI induction system topped with Hogan Racing air cleaners, polished aluminum valve covers, and plenty of dazzling chrome makes it a standout in any crowd. Built by Mason's Hot Rods in Spartanburg, South Carolina, the Deuce features a Mason's chassis loaded with a Ford 9-inch rear out back and classic drilled and dropped Super Bell axle and SO-CAL Speed Shop hairpins up front. Traditional American Racing Rod Master wheels shod with Uniroyal rubber sets the stance. A Brookville Roadster steel body was massaged to perfection and coated with PPG Ultra Jet Black while inside Petter Davidsen laid out yards of supple tan leather rolls and pleats. An Auburn-style dash insert was filled with Haneline gauges to monitor the vitals while a So-Cal banjo steering wheel navigates the course. Congratulations to Brereton who will receive a Limited Edition jacket as the award winner.
More Photos From This Article View Slideshow
A flash back to the dry lakes–era, Roger Cavallaro's '33 Ford coupe had a neat chop, louvered hood, black bucket interior, and Moon gauges, making it cool.It's not every day you catch a souped-up '34 Chevy coupe like Roy Arter's, featuring an ivory rolled interior, small-block Chevy power, Moon discs, and custom rear bumper.Gene Winfield was on hand again this year to award the winner of the Winfield Award from his final Select Six. This year the honors went to Lenny Legere for his radical '71 AMC Javelin.Jim Alley, St. Petersburg, FL / '55 Chevy Nomad Tucci Hot Rods of Marcy, NY, infused plenty of style into Alley's Nomad. Starting with an Art Morrison GT Sport Tri-Five chassis, the body was completely reworked, including the addition of a modified '64 Impala windshield along with power from a 502ci twin-turbo V-8.Dorr Johnson, Caledonia, MI / '30 Ford coupe Johnson worked with Gas Axe Garage in Grand Rapids, MI, to give it plenty of attitude. Chopped and channeled to perfection, it was filled with a vintage 283ci Chevy mill topped with an Edelbrock two-pot sparked by Mallory. The gold vibe brings it all to life.Joe Englert, Walworth, NY / '32 Ford coupe Joe Englert originally built his hop-up way back in 1957. He chopped it 5-1/2 inches, channeled it 6 inches, and Z'd it 6 inches before packing the 'rails with a three-pot fed 324ci Caddy mill linked to a '37 Caddy trans and '32 Ford rear.Steve Wilson, Athol, MA / '29 Ford roadster Wilson and his team at Wilson & Steely Kustom Coachworks in Athol, MA, transformed this sport coupe into a roadster loaded with custom updates. Sitting on Deuce 'rails packed with a stroked 383ci Chevy V-8, it featured a one-off windshield, detailed aluminum interior, and a killer stance.Jason Hustler, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada / '64 Ford Galaxie Jason Hustler and his brother Adam gave the Galaxie a 408ci Ford for power and slammed it to the ground, thanks to a RideTech system while 20-inch black chrome wheels and low-profile rubber seals the deal. Plenty of maroon mica paint complements a merlot suede and graphite leather business office.Ron Ellis, Wilson, NY / '42 Willys coupe Originally raced as a Gasser in the Buffalo, NY, area, Ellis first saw the car when he was 8 years old. Twenty years later he tracked it down and rebuilt it from the ground up. Neat details include a Weiand-blown 392ci Hemi V-8 linked to a TH400 trans, evil black gloss, and gennie Halibrand wheels with Radir piecrust slicks out back.
Jack Elderkin, Walton, NY / '55 Chevy coupe Jack Elderkin's '55 nailed the style of a classic mild custom. Subtle touches include a partially shaved body, louvered hood, tube grille, and chromed reverse wheels with spider caps. The House of Kolor's Candy Apple Green body and flaked roof make it stand out.Dave and Sue Ciappa, Lockport, NY / '50 Ford woodie wagon Dave and Sue Ciappa's wagon was loaded with custom touches, including impeccable woodwork, a slammed RideTech stance, and big-inch Budnik Fontana wheels. A Gabe Lopez leather interior keeps it comfy while a detailed Chevy LS1 V-8 spins the tires.Al and Cathy Mayer, Rochester, NY / '33 Ford pickup Mayer masterfully lowered the cab's lid 4 inches and followed by bolting a 350ci Chevy between the 'rails. The stance is from a 4-inch dropped axle combined with big 'n' little Tru-Spoke wires (narrowed 2 inches) while the body is coated in just enough polished blue suede.Keith Shand, Nepean, Ontario, Canada / '32 Ford coupe Shand's Deuce is hammered right, dipped in PPG Candy Red, and treated to tinted red windows, it looks nasty when matched to a built 392ci Hemi capped with a Hot Heads intake and valve covers.A winning combination of a Ford Racing 302ci crate V-8 topped with an Inglese EFI induction system, finned aluminum Cobra valve covers, and loads of attention to detail make this engine an attention grabber.


text:
Little Shirley
I am extremely excited about attending my first New York International Gift Fair this weekend! My inbox has been flooded with press releases and invites to view new product lines but one stood out the most; Little Shirley vases made by Material Good. Not only are these petite vases stylish but the company donates 10% of the sales to cancer research in honor of the founder's Grandmother, Shirley. Also, they are only $20!
I was so drawn into Material Good's mission and product that I began to imagine what lovely wedding favors these would make for my guests. Enjoy the fabulous pictures below and I promise to report back after the show!
Posted in Gifts, Home Decor, Trade Show Tagged Cancer, Gift Fair, Javits, Little Shirley, Material Good, NYC, NYIGF, Trade Show, Vase 4 Comments


text:
As of January 13, 2012, the Nationwide EAS Test Reporting System is no longer accepting electronic filings. If you have not filed a mandatory report as of the deadline of December 27, 2011, either electronically or via paper filing, we will continue to accept a late filed paper report.
To file a paper report, you must file an original and one copy of each filing with the Commission by hand, messenger delivery, commercial overnight courier, or by first class or overnight U.S. Postal Service mail addressed to the Secretary, Federal Communications Commission, ATTN: Nationwide EAS Test, 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. EAS Participants must mark the top of each page of their submissions: "Confidential – Not for Public Inspection." [U.S. Postal Service first-class, Express, and Priority mail must be addressed to 445 12th Street, SW, Washington DC 20554. Commercial overnight mail (other than U.S. Postal Service Express Mail and Priority Mail) must be sent to 9300 East Hampton Drive, Capitol Heights, MD 20743. All hand-delivered or messenger-delivered paper filings for the Commission's Secretary must be delivered to FCC Headquarters at 445 12th St., SW, Room TWA325, Washington, DC 20554. The filing hours are 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.]
Instructions For Paper Filings
The Nationwide Emergency Alert System Test Reporting System is designed to collect information on the results of the National Test on November 9, 2011. Broadcasters and Cable Operators are asked to provide information on the success or failure of the test.
Paper submissions must include the following information for each facility:
Participant Information
- Legal Name of EAS Participant
- FCC Registration Number
- Type of EAS Participant: Broadcaster or Cable Operator
- If Broadcaster, the Facility ID number and Call Sign of the station
- If a Cable Operator, the CUID and PSID for the headend
- Legal Name of EAS Participant
Transmitter/Headend Location
- Provide the latitude and longitude of the facility
System Specifics
- EAS Designation: State Primary, State Relay, Local Primary 1 (LP-1), Local Primary 2 (LP-2), Participating National (PN), Non-Participating National (NN)
- Station you monitor for EAS identified by Call sign
- Any alternate stations you monitor identified by Call Sign
- Your EAS Equipment Manufacturer and Model Number/Software Version
- EAS Designation: State Primary, State Relay, Local Primary 1 (LP-1), Local Primary 2 (LP-2), Participating National (PN), Non-Participating National (NN)
System Performance
- Did you receive the emergency alert? - Yes or No
- If you received the alert, were you able to pass it on to all communities? - Yes or No
- Explanation of success or failure of receipt of the EAS, including any technical information on equipment performance
- Did you receive the emergency alert? - Yes or No
Date and Times
- Provide the message receipt date
- Provide the message receipt time
- Provide the local time zone
- Provide the message receipt date
Nationwide EAS Reporting System Instructions provides more detail on the information sought. Refer to Form 1 and Form 3 instructions.
Nationwide EAS Test Releases
Strengthening the Emergency Alert System (EAS): Lessons Learned from the
Nationwide EAS Test - April 2013
Report: Word | Acrobat
Public Notice Notifying Nationwide EAS Test Participants That Test Information is Being Shared With The Government Accountability Office: Word | Acrobat | Plain Text
Public Notice Reminding Media Outlets and EAS Participants That Broadcast of EAS Tones and Attention Signals is Prohibited Except During Authorized EAS Activations, Including Tests: Word | Acrobat | Plain Text
Public Notice Announcing the First EAS Nationwide Test: Word | Acrobat
FCC Third Report and Order, Part 11 Rules Governing the Emergency Alert System (Amended Feburary 2011): Word | Acrobat
PSHSB Chief Jamie Barnett's Comments on the Need for a Nationwide Test: Blog Post
Nationwide EAS Test Frequently Asked Questions (as below): Word | Acrobat
FEMA Resources
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the First Nationwide EAS Test
What is the EAS?
Main Article: Emergency Alert System (EAS)
The Emergency Alert System (EAS) is a media communications-based alerting system that is designed to transmit emergency alerts and warnings to the American public at the national, state and local levels. The EAS has been in existence since 1994, and its precursor, the Emergency Broadcast System (EBS), began in 1963. Television and radio broadcasters, satellite radio and satellite television providers, as well as cable television and wireline video providers all participate in the system (collectively, EAS Participants). EAS Participants broadcast thousands of alerts and warnings to the American public each year regarding weather threats, child abductions, and many other types of emergencies. As such, the EAS will continue to function as one key component of a national alert and warning system that will provide alerts over multiple communications platforms, including mobile communications devices.
How does the EAS work?
An EAS alert is based on an audio protocol defined in the FCC's rules. In the EAS, an alert originator at the local, state, or national level inputs an EAS alert into the system using specific encoding equipment. Specially designated stations then broadcast this alert to the public in their listening areas. Other EAS Participants (television and other radio broadcasters, cable and wireline video service providers, radio and television satellite service providers, and others) monitor the specially-designated stations for EAS alerts. When these other EAS Participants receive the EAS alert, they, in turn, broadcast it to the public in their listening areas. This group of EAS Participants may be monitored by other EAS Participants too far away to receive the EAS message from the first group of transmitting broadcasters. This next group of EAS Participants, in turn, broadcasts the alert to the public in the vicinity of their stations, as well as to any other stations that may be monitoring them.
When is the EAS used? When would a national EAS alert be sent?
The EAS alerting architecture is frequently used by state and local emergency managers to send alerts to the public about emergencies and weather events. While the requirements for carrying a national-level EAS alert differ in some respects from state and local alerts, the national EAS test will test the underlying architecture that also supports state and local alerting. Ensuring that the EAS architecture functions properly will benefit emergency alerting at all levels of government.
The EAS provides the ability to send messages regionally or nationally, though it has never been activated at these levels. But a major disaster like an earthquake or tsunami could necessitate the use of the EAS on a regional or national basis to send life-saving information to the public. We cannot anticipate which communications infrastructure will withstand a particular disaster, but the EAS is one of the tools we have to send alerts, warnings, and information to the American people. The national EAS test will help us improve its capabilities should it ever be needed at the regional or national level in an actual emergency.
Why do we need a nationwide test of the EAS?
Pursuant to the FCC's rules, local and state components of the EAS are tested on a weekly and monthly basis, respectively. Although the EAS has been in existence for over 15 years, there has never been an end-to-end, nationwide test of the system, and we need to know that the system will work as intended should public safety officials ever need to send an alert or warning to a large region of the United States. Only a top-down, simultaneous test of all components of the EAS can provide an appropriate diagnosis of system-wide performance.
How will the nationwide EAS test be conducted?
The nationwide EAS test will be conducted jointly by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) National Weather Service (NWS), the three federal agencies that have EAS management responsibilities. FEMA is the arm of the DHS primarily responsible for developing national alert and warning functions. The FCC is an independent agency that grants licenses to or otherwise oversees EAS Participants. FCC rules regulate the transmission of EAS alerts. The NWS is a key player in the dissemination of local warnings via the EAS. The great majority of EAS alerts are NWS weather-related alerts.
On November 9, at 2 PM EST, FEMA will transmit the EAS code for national level emergencies to Primary Entry Point (PEP) stations in the national level of the EAS. The PEP stations will then rebroadcast the alert to the general public in their broadcast vicinity, as well as to the next level of EAS Participants monitoring them. This should continue through all levels of the system, until the national alert has been distributed throughout the entire country.
Pursuant to the FCC's rules, all EAS Participants must report back to the FCC on the results of this test, including whether, and from whom, they received the alert message and whether they rebroadcast it. FEMA and the FCC will study these results to determine if there are problems with the system and, if so, how best to remedy them. We anticipate that a nationwide test will be conducted periodically to ensure that the EAS is, and remains, functional.
FEMA and the FCC have already twice tested the EAS national code on a more limited basis, in the state of Alaska. The lessons learned from the Alaska tests will inform how the agencies conduct the nationwide test.
What will people hear and see during the test?
Although the Nationwide EAS Test may resemble the periodic, monthly EAS tests that most Americans are already familiar with, there will be some differences in what viewers will see and hear, which is one reason for conducting a nationwide EAS test. Although the activation will include an audio message indicating that this is a test, a visual message indicating that "this is a test" may not appear on every television channel, especially for cable subscribers. This is due to the use of a "live" national code – the same code that would be used in an actual emergency. FEMA and the FCC are conducting outreach to the public, especially the deaf and hard of hearing, in advance of the test. Outreach will include specific information tailored to the needs of the deaf and hard of hearing and will be readily available at online sites. In addition, FEMA and the FCC will continue to work with EAS Participants to explore possible solutions to address this limitation.
How long will the test last?
We anticipate that the test will last approximately 30 seconds.
Why is the national test being conducted at this particular date and time?
While EAS tests may be disruptive, they are important to ensure that the EAS is functional and that EAS Participants are prepared to issue alerts, and it is our intent to minimize disruption and confusion to the extent possible. The November 9 date is near the end of hurricane season and before the severe winter weather season begins in earnest. The 2 PM EST broadcast time will minimize disruption during rush hours, while ensuring that the test occurs during working hours across the United States.
What is the source of FEMA's and the FCC's authority for conducting the national EAS test?
Pursuant to the FCC's rules, EAS Participants must take part in nationwide tests of the EAS. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which administers the EAS, has the authority to ensure the conduct of training, tests, and exercises of the EAS by Executive Order.
Are broadcasters and other EAS Participants ready for the test? What if their equipment does not function properly?
FEMA and the FCC will continue to work with EAS Participants to prepare for the nationwide test and provide technical assistance and best practices with respect to equipment configuration. We expect that all EAS Participants will participate in the nationwide test and that they will have equipment in place to conduct the nationwide EAS test that they already test regularly pursuant to the FCC's rules governing required weekly and monthly EAS tests. We would therefore expect such equipment to be in good working order.
Where does media communications-based alerting fit within the development of next generation alerting systems like PLAN and the availability of social networking sites as tools for emergency alerting?
Because we cannot anticipate what systems might be affected by an emergency, it is important to have a redundant, multi-platform alerting system. The EAS is designed to work when other methods of disseminating emergency alerts are unavailable. While there is no guarantee that any form of communications will withstand major disasters, various elements of the EAS are hardened to withstand such calamities. Moreover, the EAS uses technology that is widely accessible to the public. Almost everyone has access to a radio (for example, in a car or via a battery-powered handheld device) and/or a television receiver.
While our ultimate goal is to have an integrated public alert and warning system that will use multiple communications technologies, the EAS will serve as a primary method for transmitting national emergency alerts and warnings for the foreseeable future.
How can EAS Participants, as well as the public, keep up with developments in connection with nationwide EAS tests?
Visit this web page at https://www.fcc.gov/nationwideeastest. The FCC will post announcements of all significant developments affecting nationwide testing for both EAS Participants and the general public here.


text:
Is there a way with the new Zimbra Desktop to make Acrobat's Attach to Email function use the Zimbra Desktop as the mail client.
I have Office installed and have set ZD to be the default mail client. That works in Firefox and IE, but it does not sem to change other program's default client.
Control Panel > Internet Options > Programs > E-mail > I chose Zimbra.
In Acrobat 8 Standard: File > Attach to Email > Error message: "Either there is not default mail client or the current client cannot fulfill the messaging request. Please run Microsoft Office Outlook and set it as the default mail client."
Same message in MS Word when sending as an email.


text:
My daughter is 3 but often (and we are sure, concisely) acts like a baby, making gurgling whining noises, crawling about etc. Apart from being very irritating sounds from a three year old we don't seem to be able to convince her to stop. Do you think this is a common phase that she will grow out of or should we be trying something else to stop her.
It's completely normal. She's just being imaginative. My daughter is 4, almost 5, and she crawls around acting like a puppy. Panting, barking, the works. It drives me nuts, but she knows that she is not really a puppy. I'm sure your daughter knows that she's not a baby, but she might think they are cute so she acts like them.
You could always praise her when she uses her big girl voice to talk to you by saying, "I like it when you use your big girl voice. I can understand you a lot better than when you are pretending to be a baby."
I'll give out high fives or thumbs ups when I tell my kids they are doing a good job with manners, using big kid voices, or remembering to wash their hands after going potty. Kids love attention!


text:
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- Things got more than a little heated at Hofstra as President Obama and Mitt Romney faced each other in their second Presidential Debate.
In three weeks, one of them will be be named our nation's next President.
Political columnist Kathie Obradovich from the Des Moines Register, our Gannett owned sister paper, joined us to talk about the candidates' performances, whether there was a winner, and the upcoming debate on foreign policy.
Check out her take above.


text:
Jakes valley is the valley south of Ely between unit 221 and 222. I haven't heard of that valley near 101 but I might be wrong
I think your lope tag is good for 109 and I always see a bunch of them in that unit driving to the rubies
I've seen some big a$$ bulls in 231! That unit was my first choice but I got my second choice in 221-222. That's going to a fun hunt once you get into them. Congrats to your brother in law
111-222 is packed full if bulls. 350" should be the goal for that hunt.
I don't Break the rules, I Modify them.


text:
Anavelle works at a local car shop where Serg and I met her. She had been there for six hours and no luck selling anything. Serg pulled out some cash and things started to turn in our favor. The Mexican beauty had a gorgeous smile and a tight pussy. They fucked on the shops office floor where she let go of the stress of the day. Amatures are always fun to teach and stretch a little.
One pass gets you all our Site Porn Sites. Download Movies and Pictures!


text:
Skip to Main Content
| Give a Gift |
The Writing Contests, Grants & Awards database includes details about the creative writing contests—including poetry contests, short story competitions, essay contests, awards for novels, and more—that we've published in Poets & Writers Magazine during the past year. We carefully review the practices and policies of each contest before including it. Ours is the most trusted resource for legitimate writing contests available anywhere.
|Sponsor and Award
|Entry Fee
|Cash Prize
|Prize includes
|Application Deadline
Iowa Review
Jeff Sharlet Award
A prize of $1,000 and publication in Iowa Review is given annually for a work of poetry, fiction, or creative nonfiction by a U.S. military veteran or an active duty service member. A second-...
|Poetry, Fiction, Creative Nonfiction


text:
So, Justin and Jess sold the purdy marraige pics for 300k to Good ole PEOPLE magazine.....and yes I fall for it everytime...and yes I'll be purchasing this issue on Wednesday....either that or pick a really long line at the grocery store on purpose so I can read it cover to cover! :)
Fox ordered a 3rd season of Xfactor...and Homeland ( Ron and Vikkis fav show) has been renewed as well.
Honey Boo Boo is pulling the ole "fake asleep" On Dr. Drew...now, I have to admit..Im a huge fan of "fake asleep", but maybe this wasnt exactly the time LOL! Why anyone would ever want to try and interview this girl...Ill never know...I love her..but she isnt exactly cooperative. As he tries to ask her questions...she literally has her eyes closed and is fake snoring...then fake wakes up and starts to swing her hands at her mother and Dr. Drew. I see a grounding in her future.
Cee Lo has a Christmas Album coming out that is sure to make a great stocking stuffer....its called Magic Moment...why? Bc the Muppets are on it....that is all.


text:
AmyJo Mattheis
1,799pages on
this wiki
this wiki
Deutsch, Ελληνικά, English, Español, Esperanto, Français, Indonesian, Italiano, Kiswahili, Kreyòl ayisyen, Magyar, Melayu, Polski, Português, Русский, Română, Tagalog, Tiếng Việt, Türkçe, தமிழ், Հայերեն, 中文, اردو, 한국어, 日本語, العربية, فارسی, עִברִית, हिन्दी, ไทย, বাংলা, తెలుగు, ગુજરાતી, ລາວ
AmyJo Mattheis is a past Executive Director of Solar Cookers International.
Motivated by a trip to Ethiopia in 1984 during a famine at the age of nineteen, she has pursued a professional life using her skills and experience to change the world for the better. AmyJo has lived as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Ghana, West Africa, and has worked in Ramallah, Palestine and Nicaragua. She has been a solar cook herself since 2004.


text:
The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger is celebrating his 70th birthday this week! Celebrate with us by watching 7 of his greatest performances below.
"It's All Over Now" (1964)
"Lady Jane" (1966)
"(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction" (1969)
"Waiting On A Friend" (1981)
"Some Girls" (2006)
"Stuck in a Moment You Can't Get Out Of " with U2 (2009)
"Brown Sugar" (2013)


text:
Benefits delayed for SEAL Team 6 shooter
Story by
Aaron Glantz, Center for Investigative Reporting
The Navy SEAL who says he killed Osama bin Laden is unemployed and waiting for disability benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
In an exclusive story for Esquire by Phil Bronstein of the Center for Investigative Reporting, the Shooter adds many details to what already is known about the death of the al-Qaida leader. His name is withheld to protect his identity.
The Shooter told Bronstein, CIR's executive chairman, that he alone killed the terrorist leader, recounting minute details of those brief seconds. As the second Navy SEAL up a staircase, he saw bin Laden inside a room.
"For me it was a snapshot of a target ID, definitely him," he said. "Even in our kill houses where we train, there are targets with his face on them. This was repetition and muscle memory. That's him, boom, done."
But perhaps the Shooter's most explosive revelation is that nearly six months after leaving the military, he feels abandoned by the government. Physically aching and psychologically wrecked after hundreds of combat missions, he left the military a few years short of the retirement requirement with no pension and no job.
"Navy SEALs go through a highly demanding selection process. They are selected for physical, mental and psychological qualities that are exceptional. The fact that this hero, with these qualities, cannot find employment is shocking to me," said retired Gen. Anthony Zinni, former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command.
Like 820,000 other veterans, the Shooter has a disability claim that is stuck in a seemingly interminable backlog at the VA, where the average wait time currently exceeds nine months, based on the agency's own data.
The speedier special track for Special Forces veterans appears to have eluded him, and so his neck, back and eye injuries remain uncompensated, removing a chance for a modicum of financial stability.
Since a required medical exam in August, which he said he attended in full dress uniform including his gold SEAL Trident and combat awards, the Shooter's only communication from the VA has been computer-generated form letters.
"It is our sincere desire to decide your case promptly. However, as we have a great number of claims, action on yours may be delayed," reads one letter dated Dec. 10. "If we need anything else from you, we will contact you, so there is no need to contact us."
The fact that even bin Laden's killer has to wait for his benefits "just underscores how much you're squandering the talents of the generation," said Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
"There is a widespread frustration with the inability of veterans to get their benefits when they come home, and that includes SEALS," he added.
The VA did not immediately return calls seeking comment.
Calls and emails to the Pentagon, Naval Special Warfare Command and Special Forces were not immediately returned either. In a statement to NBC News, the Navy declined to either confirm or dispute the Shooter's account.
"We take seriously the safety and security of our people as well as our responsibility to assist sailors making the transition to civilian life," the statement reads. "Without more information about this particular case, it would be difficult to determine the degree to which our transition programs succeeded."
According to the Shooter's account of the May 2011 mission, bin Laden stood in front of him, an AK-47 within reach. The terrorist, he said, pushed his youngest wife, Amal, in front of him in the pitch-black room. The Navy SEAL, wearing night-vision goggles, had to raise his gun higher than he expected before shooting three bullets into bin Laden's forehead at close range.


text:
SKILL LEVEL: Easy (Level 2)
SIZE: One Size Length 26½" [67.5 cm]
PUBLISHED IN: Knit It!, knit.1
CORRECTIONS: None
12 sts + 16 rows = 4" [10 cm] in Stockinette stitch (k on RS, p on WS). When you match the gauge in a pattern, your project will be the size
specified in the pattern and the materials specified in the pattern will be
sufficient. The needle or hook size called for in the pattern is based on what
the designer used, but it is not unusual for gauge to vary from person to person.
If it takes you fewer stitches and rows to make your swatch, try using a smaller
size hook or needles; if more stitches and rows, try a larger size hook or needles.
Making a Gauge Swatch
M1 (make 1) An increase worked by lifting horizontal thread lying between needles and placing it onto left needle. Work this new stitch through the back loop.
PONCHO Make 2 (Front and Back) Cast on 15 sts, place marker (pm), cast on 1 st, pm, cast on 15 sts 31 sts. Row 1 (WS) Purl. Row 2 (RS) K 1, M1, k to first marker, M1,
slip marker (sm), k 1, sm, M1, k to last st, M1, k 1 35 sts.
Repeat Rows 1-2 for 8 more times 67 sts.
Next Row Purl. Next Row Knit to first marker, M1, sm, k 1, sm, M1, knit to end 69 sts.
Repeat these 2 rows until piece measures 25" [63.5 cm].
Garter Stitch Edging
Row 1 Knit. Row 2 Knit to first marker, M1, sm, k 1, sm, M1, knit to end.
Repeat these 2 rows for 4 more times. Bind off.
Finishing Sew right side seam.
Split-Neck Collar With RS facing, pick up and knit 60 sts along neck edge. Cast on 3 sts 63 sts. Work in Garter st (k every row) until Collar measures 4" [10 cm]. Bind off.
Sew left side seam (do not sew Collar). Sew base of Collar flap to inside. Weave in ends.
Learn to Knit instructions: http://www.lionbrand.com/learnToKnit.html


text:
I had to do some datastore maintenance so I moved appliance to new datastore on same ESX host now error on boot of No Networking detected.
eth0: error fetching interface information: Device not found
Did not change anything and cannot find a fix.
I assume need Linux skills but none here
Anyone able to provide any help?


text:
Despite loss, Austin's night won't be forgotten
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. - This past week, the Los Angeles Times ran a headline over a Bill Plaschke column that read, "Marqise Lee has no equal in college football."
On Saturday night, Tavon Austin provided the most electric performance ever at Milan Puskar Stadium. The most spectacular Mountaineer performance ever.
He was as entertaining as Muse, Nirvana and Queen all bundled.
Austin cemented an All-America spot, if he didn't jump into the Heisman Trophy conversation.
But, like Lee, his team lost. Again.
What a shame for a man, a 5-foot-9 man, who played as if possessed. Not since state native Chuck Howley, who won the Super Bowl MVP for Dallas on a losing team, has such an injustice occurred.
In his first game as the primary runner since high school, Austin had 344 yards and surpassed the 2004 Mountaineer rushing record of 337 set by Kay-Jay Harris against East Carolina.
Want spectacular?
Austin's game was but 6 yards short of being the best of all-time. The NCAA record for all-purpose yards was 578 yards. Austin finished Saturday - against Oklahoma, keep in mind - with 572.
WVU's previous high? Garrett Ford Sr.'s 356 set against Pitt in 1965.
And Austin did it in style.
In the first half, he gained 80 yards on 11 carries, averaging 7.3 yards. He caught four passes for 82 yards. He had five kick returns for 97 yards.
But that was just a warmup.
Right after the half, he buzzed 74 yards down the left sideline for a score.
On third down at the OU 4, he took the handoff and, two moves later, found himself in the end zone.
Once, he high-stepped, as if to slow down to trip up the defenders, on a 56-yard run to the 23. Highlights, hello.
Then there was his left-to-right 54-yard rush that, coupled with two OU penalties, put WVU ahead 43-38.
Yet the Mountaineers fell in a thriller 50-49 before 50,238. Because of their defense. Again.
Sometimes you wonder if the opposing offensive coaches talk much as a couple heading out on a date.
"What do you want to do?"
"I don't know. What do you want to do?"
Because it doesn't matter. Whatever the choice, it's going to be fun.
Sooners coach Bob Stoops knew. When he won the coin flip, he probably flipped signaling to take the ball.
He was happy to. Finally, finally it was his team's turn to roll up offensive numbers.
Early, the Sooners were having a blast on third downs. Third-and-15? Toss it to Kenny Stills for 16. On the first drive, OU converted three third downs and scored on the fourth.
Then, midway in the second quarter, when the host Mountaineers were feeling good about themselves, tied at 10, Oklahoma started taking advantage on any downs.
The big plays started popping like champagne corks on New Year's Eve. On first-and-10 from their own 24, the Sooners had receiver Jalen Saunders cross the field and sit. He caught the Landry Jones pass and zipped 76 yards. The drive: two plays, 76 yards, 18 seconds.
On second-and-22, Jones threw a screen pass to tailback Damien Williams. Plus 35 yards.
On and on it went. Williams, on a first-and-10, found an opening up the middle and, probably to his surprise, found no Mountaineers after the first wave. A 48-yard score.
After one half, WVU had allowed 369 yards of offense. At the end it was 662.
Give WVU's offense credit for this one. Geno Smith had 320 yards passing. Coach Dana Holgorsen made a nice move putting Austin in the backfield. Stedman Bailey had 205 yards receiving.
But this game will be remembered for that 5-foot-9 dynamo, Austin.
Lee? He has 1,605 receiving yards to Austin's 1,050. But Austin entered the game No. 1 in receptions per game, while Lee was second.
And now, while Lee has 111 rushing yards in 11 games, Austin has 461 in 10 games. On Saturday, the Mountaineer added 146 yards on kick returns.
Lee had 158 yards on nine catches and one touchdown for USC. He had one rush for minus-3 yards. The Bruins lost.
Unfortunately for Austin, so did the Mountaineers.
His game, however, will always be remembered in West Virginia's hills.
Reach Mitch Vingle at 304-348-4827, firstname.lastname@example.com or follow him at twitter.com/MitchVingle.