text:
|Families who eat together are healthier
|Written by Holyoke Enterprise
Across cultures, over centuries, eating has been a social occasion for families as well as among friends.
But in many homes today, life is shoving the family meal aside. Americans are more likely to eat alone than people in other countries, and American families are less likely to eat together than families elsewhere.
Now comes research that says we may not be doing ourselves a favor by letting the family meal go.
When families eat together frequently, nutrition improves for both parents and children. Children get more fruits, vegetables, dairy and key minerals (calcium, iron and zinc), key vitamins (folate, B6, B12, C and E) and fiber, and less saturated and trans fats.
But it's not just about the nutrition. Teens and parents alike acknowledge that the family dinner table is not just about the food. It's a time when the family talks together.
"Eating together really does nourish body and soul," says registered dietitian Judy Barbe, senior nutrition director for Western Dairy Association. "The benefits of family meals are showing up in study after study. Families feel more connected and the results are far-reaching."
When the University of Minnesota conducted a major study of 4,750 adolescents from the Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minn. area, researchers discovered that the more meals teen girls shared weekly with their parents the less likely they were to be caught up in eating disorders, such as extreme weight control, binge eating and chronic dieting.
Another recent study found that family meals correlated with fewer risky behaviors, such as use of alcohol, tobacco and marijuana among teen girls. Suicide ideation, depression and low self-esteem went down and grades rose as family meals increased. A follow-up study five years later found substance abuse remained low among the girls.
A similar study that included boys found self-esteem, sense of purpose and school involvement rise among both sexes with increased family meals. Yet another study revealed that family meals help overweight adolescents exhibit healthier psychological attitudes and behaviors.
With all that going for the family meal, why don't we do it more often?
Time and schedule conflicts, primarily.
"It's not that families don't want to eat together," says Barbe. Both parents and teenagers say they value family meals. One study found 79 percent of teens like to eat at home with their parents."
Busy working moms and organized after-school activities are major challenges for family togetherness around the table. Convenience foods are readily available and fast-food restaurants have become an integral part of our culture. Then there are those picky appetites.
"The challenges are real," says Barbe, "but the values of family meals are so far-reaching and have such positive impacts on children and teenagers that even in the face of today's realities, it's worthwhile to figure out how to make family meals happen more often."
Barbe says today's time-stressed moms don't want to spend time preparing or cleaning up after meals, don't want to travel far to pick up meals, and don't want to spend time waiting for meals in restaurants. Fast-food restaurants pick up the slack.
"Economic concerns are compelling 71 percent of Americans to cook at home more, and some don't have a lot of experience or cooking skills," says Barbe. "I've noticed some supermarkets supplying easily prepared meal ideas combined with grocery lists and costs."
Barbe suggests aiming at three to four meals a week together.
"If family members are tied up every evening, the family meal might be breakfast, or relaxed weekend meals," Barbe says. "The TV should be off, and parents should take the lead in making the meal a positive experience, resisting impulses to harp about homework, hairdos or other concerns."


text:
Design by: Carol Ballard
Skill Level: Intermediate
Size: Fits most 18" dolls.
Materials: Small amount Pink (P) and Green (G) Size 3 crochet cotton; Yarn Needle; Worsted weight yarn;
Cotton Candy Set:
Shirt: Pink (MC) 1 ½ oz, 108 yd (42 g, 97 m);
Shorts: Pink (MC) 1 ½ oz, 108 yd (42 g, 97 m);
Hat: Pink (MC) 1 oz, 72 yd (28 g, 65 m);
Mary Janes: Pink (MC) ½ oz, 36 yd (14 g, 32 m); Two ½" Buttons;
Sweater Dress:
Dress: Green (MC) - 3 oz, 165 yd (84 g, 149 m);
Hat: White (CC) - 1 oz, 55 yd (28 g, 50 m);
Shoes: White (CC) - ½ oz, 28 yd (14 g, 25 m);
Purse: White (CC) - ½ oz, 28 yd (14 g, 25 m).
Crochet Hook: Size G-6 (4.00 mm), and E-4 (3.50 mm) or size needed to obtain gauge.
Summer Outings Outfits for 18 Inch Dolls Crochet Pattern
Summer fun is waiting for your little girl and her favorite doll, but first you need to make the Summer Outings Outfits for 18 Inch Dolls Crochet Pattern to get them ready. These two ensembles are perfect for fun in the sun, whether it's an imaginary play time, having a picnic outside or going to church. Your little one's doll will be sophisticated and stylish adorned in crochet doll fashions. Summer Outings Outfits include instructions for the both outfits, the coordinating hats and a pretty purse. All pieces in the pattern set include an pretty rose crochet embellishment to add a feminine touch. These delightful outfits are a great addition to your little girl's doll wardrobe. Dolls need more than the outfit they came with, so take the time to crochet the Summer Outings Outfits for the 18-inch doll in your life. This fun doll clothing set also makes the perfect gift for any doll loving girl you know.
Complete the Summer Outings crochet pattern doll outfits with worsted-weight yarn. Doll outfits don't require a large amount of yarn to make, so you may have the perfect yarn sitting in your scrap yarn stash. This outfit is designed to fit and 18-inch-tall doll, the same size and an American Girl doll. If your doll is slightly larger or smaller, make a few adjustments to the length for a customized fit. Pretty pink rose embellishments use a small amount of size 3 crochet cotton. Summer Outings Outfits for 18 Inch Dolls is an intermediate crochet level and worth every stitch you take.
Shipping Policy
Orders are generally shipped within 1-3 business days of the order being submitted to us. We ship orders Monday, Wednesday and Thursday each week with the exception of any major US holidays. Our shipping and handling charges include the costs for Customer Service, processing and postage. Shipping and handling is non-refundable. We accept payment through PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and Discover Card. We do not accept Cash, Checks or Money Orders; please do not send these to us!
Return Policy
Our policy lasts for 60 days. If 60 days have passed since your purchase was made, unfortunately we can not offer you a refund. To be eligible for a return, your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. It must also be in the original packaging. To complete your return, we require a receipt or proof of purchase be sent with your return. Please do not send your purchase back to the product manufacturer. There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted: Books with obvious signs of use Any item not in its original condition, is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error. There are certain situations where no refund will be granted: CD or DVD that has been opened Clearance/Bargain Items - Only regular priced items may be refunded, unfortunately Clearance/Bargain items cannot be refunded.
Download Policy
Maggie's Crochet Brand offers download versions of most of our products. Adobe Reader is required when opening the patterns. If you do not have Adobe Reader installed on your computer or device, you can download it here: http://get.adobe.com/reader/. Please note: Using other programs such as Preview or PDF Complete will cause printing errors and more. Due to the nature of downloadable products, we cannot and will not refund the cost of the item. If the item is a Maggie's Crochet Brand pattern, we can generally mail the pattern to you if you are having trouble downloading. Shipping and handling charges will have to be charged using a credit card by phone. Some downloads are not available to ship out - these are noted and all sales are final on those products. If you are not sure, please contact customer service.
Copyright Policy
Any person in violation of our copyright will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. This site is owned and operated by Maggie Weldon Designs. All the content on this site, including but not limited to photographs, pattern designs, logos and text is owned by Maggie Weldon Designs. All materials contained on this site are protected by both United States and International copyright laws and may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, displayed, published or broadcast without the prior written permission of Maggie Weldon Designs. You may not alter or remove any trademark, copyright or other notice from copies of the content. A copy of downloaded patterns may be printed by the purchaser, for personal use only and are not to be distributed. Items made from Maggie's Crochet patterns may be sold, however a notice must be attached to each item giving credit to both Maggie's Crochet and the pattern designer.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Select a worry-free warranty:
Sale Price: $995.99
Sale Price: $912.99
Sale Price: $879.99
Sale Price: $609.99
Sale Price: $587.99
Sale Price: $488.99
Sale Price: $445.99
Sale Price: $128.99
»» Description:
Purchase a new Hayward Goldline Salt Chlorine System and get a great deal.
Good for purchases made between 7-8-2013 and 9-2-2013.
Click here to view Hayward's special rebate offer.
The Hayward / Goldline Aqua Rite Salt Chlorine Generator is the easiest way for you to sanitize your pool, and keep your crystal clear and silky smooth! The Aqua Rite uses common salt (the same salt used in water conditioners) and converts it into "free" chlorine. The chlorine sanitizes your pool and then reverts back into salt. That's right, the salt is recycled and never wears out. With only a teaspoon of salt per gallon, the Aqua Rite produces enough fresh chlorine (up to 1.45 lb per day) to keep a 20,000-gallon pool sparkling clean without the chlorine smell. You'll never again have to worry about red irritated eyes, dry itchy skin, bleached bathing suits or green hair!
»» Application:
Most in ground pools up to 20,000 gallons.
»» Features:
Soft, Crystal Clear, Luxurious Water
For Pools up to 20,000 gallons
Generates "Free Chlorine" from a Small Amount of Salt
Exclusive Jandy AquaLink Interface
NSF Tested for Performance and Commercial Applications
With an AquaRite there is no more buying, mixing or storing chlorine, and think of the money you'll save. The AquaRite is UL listed for safety and NSF approved for performance and commercial applications.
»» Product Notes / Warranty / Manufactures Website:
View Owners Manual and Warranty Information: Click Here
Salt is a natural element found in the earth, in our body and in our homes. It is used to season and preserve our food, rinse out contact lenses and soften our drinking water. Salt is a very economical commodity. When the ions in salt are passed over specially coated blades and induced with a low voltage electrical charge it is converted into chlorine. It is the same process that is used to convert seawater into laundry bleach. When this process is incorporated into your swimming pool you have your very own "chlorine generator".
WATER QUALITY - With an salt chlorinator system you will no longer experience the discomfort and inconvenience of harsh chemical reactions like red eyes, green hair, itchy skin or faded swimwear. Your pool water will retain a constant low level of ph-balanced chlorine that purifies your water while making it soft and silky to the touch. It leaves your hair and skin feeling luxurious, pampered.
NEVER BUY CHLORINE AGAIN - If you prefer enjoying your pool to maintaining it, Aqua-Rite is for you. No more odors from harsh chlorine products. Never lug chlorine jugs or buckets in your car or worry about storing them again. And because a constant low chlorine level does not cause the wide fluctuations of over and under chlorination. You drastically reduce the need to monitor, purchase and add other balancing and maintenance chemicals.
Sale Price: $538.99
Sale Price: $301.99
Sale Price: $399.00
Sale Price: $317.99
Sale Price: $375.00
Sale Price: $246.99
Sale Price: $19.99
Sale Price: $1,928.99
Sale Price: $109.99
Sale Price: $438.99
Sale Price: $517.99


text:
Out of Stock
Item # VRE0011
Don't worry though, we have a lot more Road Clincher Tires in stock than that.View Similar Products
Vredestein Fortezza TriComp Tire - Slick $0.00
There's something to be said for a clincher that holds as much pressure as many tubulars—and rivals the suppleness to boot. The Vredestein Fortezza Tricomp Slick uses Tri-Compound Construction for a long-wearing, low-resistance center and softer-compound sides for fast, confident cornering. A Polymide strip rests under the center tread for puncture protection while Vredestein's CCS (Curve Control System) makes sure the Fortezza Tricomps keep their shape during cornering for consistent feel and maximum grip.
- 220 TPI and proprietary double overlapped casing for a super-supple ride and minimized rolling resistance
- Slick tread provides maximum grip on dry tarmac
- Recommended 145 PSI
Tech Specs
View more Road Clincher Tires
Reviews & Community
Does anyone have a weight on these?...
Does anyone have a weight on these? thanks
188 grams for the 23mm +/- a few :) They are awesome !
Great all around tire
I have been using Vredesteins since I got back into road riding in the late 1990s. I have tried other tires but always go back to them. The tricomps are the best combination of performance and wear of any tire I have used. Western PA roads are tough but these tires are extremely puncture resistant. Give them a try.
I have a 3.1 Madone and I cannot climb...
I have a 3.1 Madone and I cannot climb hills due to the weight of the wheels and the bike so I decided to get the V Fortezza tri comp in hopes of being a better climber with lighter wheels. Any advice, sign Pearl
It's not the weight of your bike, or your wheels, your 3.1 should have compact gearing, all you need to do is ride more
Although losing rotational weight does make more of a difference than frame weight you do have a very decent bike. Put a climb into every ride and start in a gear that you can sustain, don't start big and move down. On the days you can't ride, put your bike on an indoor trainer and put in a Spinerval, or other, workout DVD. Adding indoor training on the busy days makes the greatest difference.
what size tube should be run with these...
what size tube should be run with these tires?
700 X 23/25mm :) the 23mm is best
the best clincher.
This tire is the best clincher around. Run them at 140-150psi and they perform great. Super low rolling resistance, solid cornering, decent wear resistance (I'd sacrifice a little wear resistance for higher performance), and better than average puncture protection. Definitely the most kick ass clincher available (along with the Vittoria Open Corsa).


text:
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Just Asking...
A slightly different question: Let's say you wrote by invitation a "book note" for Ethics (do they still run them?). Would that provide grounds for asserting in conversation that you'd "published a piece in Ethics?" I wouldn't think so-- it seems deceptive in the conversational context. But what do I know? Any views?
22 comments:
- PO said...
- This comment has been removed by the author.
- February 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM
1. As long as you list it as a publication on your cv under the "review" subheading, it's fine.
2. It depends on the conversation. If you follow the assertion that you'd published a piece in Ethics with the admission that it was a book note -- or if you are disposed to do so -- then it's not deceptive at all. And if you make the assertion in response to someone else's arrogant bragging about where they've published, it is deceptive but wholly appropriate deception.
- February 10, 2011 at 1:20 PM
It is not. It's akin to, but slightly worse than, saying you gave an APA presentation when you gave a paper at the Society for the Study of Process Philosophies group meeting at the APA.
- February 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM
- Andrew said...
I think PA is clearly right: list it under a "review" heading. Doing otherwise will likely raise eyebrows.
- February 10, 2011 at 1:46 PM
What if you published a discussion piece in Ethics? Discussion pieces often have titles that do not indicate they are discussion pieces. They are also often the length of a (short) paper. But the review process is slightly different (although not necessarily less demanding).
Can you just list it as a pub in Ethics?
- February 10, 2011 at 2:08 PM
I can't list 500-word book notes as "Articles"? That's my whole CV!
- February 10, 2011 at 2:26 PM
I just published a [rather short] piece in [a blog thread about] Ethics myself.
- February 10, 2011 at 3:33 PM
1. Yes
2. No.
- February 10, 2011 at 5:20 PM
- English Jerk said...
1) Review-essays can certainly be substantive articles (e.g., Chomsky's review of Skinner's Verbal Behavior), but it's hard to imagine that a 500-word "book notice" would fit that description. So I'd second (or third) PA's judgment on that, unless it was a world-crushingly dense and original 500 words.
2) Someone who talks about how long something is or and about the venue in which it is published, rather than talking about the argument, either has nothing of value to say or would rather talk about frivolities than matters of consequence. Either way, conversing with such a person wouldn't be a good use of any finite being's time.
- February 10, 2011 at 6:38 PM
- Ben said...
I'm happy to list anything vaguely academic on my CV, so I'd give a yes to the first question.
That said though, rather than simply splitting publications into 'research articles' and 'reviews, etc' I decided that there was enough difference between a 2,000 word critical review and a 500 word note to justify a further subdivision in the latter. Thus I effectively have 'research articles,' 'long reviews' and 'short notes.'
I sometimes wonder if that's over the top, given that reviews generally don't count for anything publication-wise. Is it really worth distinguishing between worthless publications? This line of reasoning leads me to think that, if both 2,000 word and 500 word reviews are worthless, then it's still worth including the latter if it's worth including the former.
As for the second, I guess it's true, though you should be honest of course about the nature of the piece.
- February 10, 2011 at 7:30 PM
- Jamie said...
Ben, I don't agree -- I assigned a critical review essay to a student just the other day. (I'm afraid it wasn't yours though.) So, they count for something in my accounting. And for that matter, ordinary book reviews and book notes count as a kind of service, I'd say.
2:08, yes, I think a discussion piece counts as a "publication in Ethics". I agree about the review process -- different but not straightforwardly less tough.
WV: insist.
I didn't realize they used real words!
- February 10, 2011 at 9:49 PM
Should anyone care? Maybe this guy just doesn't have much going on in his career or life, and perhaps he's just a little insecure about that in the moment. Perhaps if philosophers quit comparing CV sizes, there'd be less temptation to do this sort of thing if the first place. Can you imagine Michael Jordan caring much about whether some high school kid brags about dunking the ball while concealing the fact that he was only playing on the low goal? Just laugh and remind yourself that there's more to life. Or help the guy out.
- February 11, 2011 at 12:30 AM
Interesting. I've had a 2,500 word book review published in Ethics. I wouldn't dream of telling anyone that I had 'published in Ethics'. although I would list it (under book reviews) in my CV.
I've been told by several people that *as far as the UK job marketis concerned* it's a publication of no value at all. I wonder whether things are different in the USA, and whether that might account for the difference between Ben's view and Jamie's here. (Ben - you're in the UK, right?)
I can easily imagine a conversation of the sort English Jerk derides legitimately going on in the context of deciding whether or not to ofer someone a job (either because one was talking about the likely intellectual weight of the publication in question, or because on e was discussing whether someone was illegitimately inflating their CV)
- February 11, 2011 at 5:01 AM
- Jamie said...
I don't know the answer to your question (and I'm not entirely sure I understand the question). The critical review essay I was talking about is 20 pp. in Noûs. It's this one. These sorts of papers are not really refereed, so certainly shouldn't count for the same as a paper in Noûs that goes through the full refereeing process, but on the other hand its philosophical content is more like a regular paper than like a book review.
I suppose it would be good practice to be more clear about what these things are supposed to count for. Hiring? Tenure? Your final ranking win that Great Leiter Report in the Sky? I was imagining someone reading the CV wondering what sort of impact its biographee has had in the field; many tenure reviews have this question as an element.
- February 11, 2011 at 8:59 AM
- Mark Murphy said...
I think that a book review in Ethics is about the best thing that one can have on one's vita. One should wait by one's e-mailbox for an invitation to write one, and should immediately accept, should the philosophy gods smile on one and grant one this grace.
- February 11, 2011 at 1:31 PM
'The frightening thing about Roxanne is not that she does not care if it is wrong. It is that she does not care if it is RIGHT.'
-from 'You Don't Have To: Sting and Prostitution,' in Sting and Philosophy, H. Douche (ed.), Open Court Publishing.
Can I put this on my CV?
- February 11, 2011 at 6:42 PM
- 729 said...
I'm kind of puzzled by the question (first one), because I can't figure out of by "publication" you mean a CV that merely has one category, Publication, and listed underneath there's a bunch of stuff without any further classifications, or if you mean listing as a publication at all (even if the CV has some fined grained categories under Publications).
If it's the first case, it sounds like this person has a really very poorly organized CV. If it's the latter case, I would say that reviews and book notes have a place on a well-organized CV--under Reviews.
If someone in conversation fails to say, "I published a book note in Ethics," the person seems to me to either lack the good sense that knowledgeable interlocutors would know that it was really a nice thing to have been *invited* by Ethics to do this (and this would be understood) or has mistakenly treated his or her knowledgeable interlocutors like his or her Mom in an attempt to impress.
- February 11, 2011 at 7:16 PM
substantive question. what's the general take on articles published by grad students with profs, where it's fairly obvious that the prof got invited to write something and included the student? usually this happens in edited collections, but it happens in some journals too.
this is a nice exercise for students, and some profs are big-hearted enough to do this. but how does it look for the students when they hit the market?
- February 11, 2011 at 7:20 PM
Anonymous with a substantive question: the grad student should do it (in part because it looks like a vote of confidence in the student) but should be expected to have the paper given a discounted weight forever. In fact, if grad student a drives the paper from beginning to end, is first author and the paper is properly refereed (not invited at all), everyone will still assume that prof was being nice to a. This is not speculation: I've seen it.
- February 12, 2011 at 7:04 AM
- CTS said...
I think 'OK, if properly identified' and 'Yes, if properly qualified.'
That said, I wonder about this comment:
"It's akin to, but slightly worse than, saying you gave an APA presentation when you gave a paper at the Society for the Study of Process Philosophies group meeting at the APA."
Is it the process metaphysics, the group meeting, or both that is objectionable?
- February 12, 2011 at 10:54 PM
I've published a piece in Ethics, ;)
- February 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM
An example in an article in Ethics bore a very close resemblance to something I did once. Can I mention this on my CV?
- February 14, 2011 at 12:33 PM


text:
Careers in Retail Operations
The sales division is responsible for growing our brand in a balanced way; across all channels, on a global basis. To achieve their goal this team delivers world class customer service that exceeds expectations, always acting with honesty and integrity ensuring the customer comes first in everything they do. When it comes to sales and service; Molton Brown does not take shortcuts.
"Great customer service is not an initiative or flavour of the month, it is part of our culture."


text:
May 2008
The University of Alabama 2008?10 Undergraduate Catalog was produced by the Office of Publications, a division of University Advancement's Office of Marketing and Communications.
Equal Opportunity in Education and Employment
The University of Alabama complies with applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in, its programs or services, including Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Executive Order 11246, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Inquiries and concerns regarding this policy may be directed to Ms. Gwendolyn Hood, University Compliance Officer, 171 Rose Administration Building, Box 870300, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0300; (205) 348-5855 (Voice); (205) 348-5573 (TDD). This notice is available in alternative formats upon request.
The University of Alabama is committed to making its programs and services available to individuals with disabilities and seeks to be responsive to qualified students with disabilities. Enrolled students with disabilities are invited to contact the Office of Disability Services, Box 870185, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0185; (205) 348-4285. Those visiting the University for campus tours or special events are encouraged to contact the sponsoring office or department in advance so appropriate provisions may be made.
University of Alabama Bloodborne Pathogen Policy
The University of Alabama bloodborne pathogen policy, approved in February 1993, requires each administrative unit of the University to conduct a risk-appraisal survey during October and November of each year to ?identify employees and students at risk for occupational or student academic exposure to bloodborne pathogens.? All units in which students or employees are at risk must then develop an ?exposure control plan.? Employees and students at risk are required to receive the hepatitis B vaccination series, submit proof of immunity to the hepatitis B virus (or proof of vaccination), or sign a statement declining the vaccine. Employees and students who are at risk are also required to receive training about bloodborne pathogens. For further information about this policy, contact The University of Alabama, Office of Environmental Health and Safety (205-348-5905).
Each year, The University of Alabama publishes the UA Annual Campus Security Report. It contains crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years. It also details UA security policies and procedures. The Campus Security Report is provided in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and is available online to view or print at safety.ua.edu. The Alabama Department of Public Safety, a state agency, also provides an online listing of sex offenders currently registered with the state. This listing is available on the Alabama Department of Public Safety Web site at www.dps.state.al.us (click on the "National Sex Offender Registry" link). For information regarding the enrollment or employment of registered sex offenders at The University of Alabama, or to request a printed copy of the Campus Security Report, write The University of Alabama, University Police, Attention: Community Services Division, Box 870180, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0180.
The University's current academic calendar can be viewed online at www.ua.edu by selecting "A" from the site's index and then selecting "Academic Calendar."


text:
Automotive Digital Marketing ProCom
Professional Community for Car Dealers, Automotive Marketers and Sales Managers
Views: 67
Tags: Advanced Operators, Marketing Ninja, Search Science, Twitter, Twitter Intelligence Gathering, Twitter Search
Join Automotive Digital Marketing ProCom
Welcome toAutomotive Digital Marketing ProCom
Please use the "Sign Up" link above to complete your registration form and become a member of the industry's leading Automotive Marketing and Internet Sales Professional Community. ADM members have access to resources, connections and private events that provide them with a competitive advantage.
Sign Upor Sign In
Or sign in with:
ADMPC is a Network for Car Dealers, Automotive Marketing, Advertising and Management Pros sharing Digital Strategies and Execution Tactics.
Get ADM Badge
Get ADM Toolbar
Click here to take the ADM Member Survey
Last Month
Next Month
May 26, 2016 from 12pm to 1pm – http://www.dealeron.com/webinar/5-tips-insta-success-instagram/
June 2, 2016 from 12pm to 1pm – http://www.dealeron.com/webinar/close-like-rockstar/
June 30, 2016 from 12pm to 1pm – http://www.dealeron.com/webinar/how-to-increase-your-appointment-show-ratio-today/
July 7, 2016 from 12pm to 1pm – http://www.dealeron.com/webinar/dealeron-academy-q3-automotive-marketing-briefing-2/
September 15, 2016 to September 16, 2016 – The Henry
1. Black Book
2. Big Tom LaPointe
3. Paul Potratz
4. Kris Rosychuk
5. Jeff Glackin
6. Larisa Bedgood
7. Ralph Paglia
8. Anne Fleming
9. Mike Gorun
10. David Metter
11. Eliana Raggio
12. Leona Zoey
13. Tony Orlando
14. Erik Nachbahr
15. Lizzie Weakley
16. Rahul Paul
17. Timmy D. James
18. Gina Reuscher
19. Jon Floyd
20. Mike Haynes
Getting too many emails from ADM? Click mailbox below to control which types of alerts and updates you are sent......
Ralph Paglia likes
Posted by Nate Wiener on November 19, 2013
Posted by Craig Lockerd on May 19, 2016
Posted by Garry House on May 9, 2016
Posted by Big Tom LaPointe on April 30, 2016
Posted by Garry House on May 20, 2016
Aaron Harrington
Give a Gift
Allan VerBouwens
Give a Gift
Andrea Demma
Give a Gift
Angelo Bisciotti
Give a Gift
Bill McCausland
Give a Gift
David Severy
Give a Gift
Give a Gift
Ismael Soliz
Give a Gift
James Gibson
Give a Gift
Jay Clark
Give a Gift
Jeff Cusimano
Give a Gift
Give a Gift
Kenneth B Shader
Give a Gift
Lynne Healey
Give a Gift
Michael Tedeschi
Give a Gift
Monty Menghani
Give a Gift
Peter Klein
Give a Gift
Randell Horn
Give a Gift
Robert Belpedio
Give a Gift
Ross Timyan
Give a Gift
© 2016 Created by Ralph Paglia.
Powered by
ADM Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
Bronx, NY (Sports Network) - After being lifted for a pinch-hitter in each of
the last two games of the American League Division Series, Alex Rodriguez is
out of the starting lineup for the New York Yankees in the decisive Game 5
against the Baltimore Orioles.
Rodriguez is only 2-for-16 with a pair of singles and nine strikeouts in the
first four games of the series. The right-handed slugger has especially
struggled in clutch situations.
Curtis Granderson, just 1-for-16 with nine strikeouts in the series, is still
in the lineup. The lefty-swinging center fielder led the Yankees with 43
homers and 106 RBI during the regular season.
Baltimore is starting right-hander Jason Hammel on Friday.
Rodriguez was the designated hitter in Game 3 on Wednesday and was lifted for
a pinch-hitter in the ninth inning with the Yankees trailing by a run. Raul
Ibanez delivered with the game-tying home run -- then a subsequent 12th-inning
winning homer -- in a 3-2 Yankees win.
In Game 4 on Thursday, Eric Chavez came in as a pinch-hitter for Rodriguez in
the 13th inning and lined out for the final out of a 2-1 Baltimore win.
Rodriguez had a walk and a hit in his first two plate appearances Thursday,
then struck out in the sixth with a runner aboard and fanned again in the
eighth with the go-ahead run on third and one out. He also grounded out to
short to open the 11th.
Chavez will start Game 5 at third base and will bat ninth, while Ibanez will
be the designated hitter and will bat fifth.
Derek Jeter, bothered by a bone bruise on his foot, is back at shortstop after
a stint as the designated hitter on Thursday.
The Sports Network


text:
Bare - I do hate to think of you being without a bike... who is Jack gonna ride with?!? I hope the insurance deal works out to your best advantage!
Total it, buy a $2000 Ninja 250 to hold you over, then sell it for the same $2000 when the CR gets here. You can get any number of bikes in good running condition for $2-3k and sell them for the same or mor come summer. And a handy guy like you could probably find a beater for around $1k and have it running smooth as silk within a week for next to nothing. Scott
I'd offer to join you, Jack, but for you it would be like getting stuck babysitting the neighbor's little girl. You'd spend your rides waiting - "where in the hell...??"
Mattsz, Id be honored to ride with you anytime !
Looking forward to riding with you guys again
Page created in 0.107 seconds with 36 queries.


text:
Although these services are provided by physician practices affiliated with Hartford Hospital, they are independently operated. Specific questions regarding these services need to be addressed with the individual practices.
In most cases these practices are not walk-in clinics - we highly recommend you first call for an appointment.
For a list of physicians at these locations and their phone numbers, visit our online Find a Physician Service, or contact Health Referral Services at 860-545-1888 or (800) 545-7664 or via email.
(learn more)


text:
Our Spring Release is only a week away, and it will include our 2013 Rose of Pinot Noir. To help get you in the mood, here's the scene from a few weeks ago when we bottled this pink nectar (coincidentally … more →
I love HGTV. Cue an upwardly mobile, Middle America, archetype family. Pan out to a cluttered galley kitchen as their adorable toddler dumps her 7200-piece puzzle on the kitchen table-satellite office-gift wrapping station. The exhausted, harried, and very pregnant wife … more →
Last week I was lucky enough to meet Rob Harris of Price Family Vineyards for a pruning tutorial at Gaps Crown. We started off in Bruliam block 13, clone 777, which is cane pruned on the Guyot system. It's a … more →
If harvest is about getting dry wine to barrel as quickly as possible, then elevage is about thoughtful tinkering. Like layering different spices in a curry, each barrel has a different personality and brings a unique element to the final … more →
Last night we were going through a packet of in-class work that came home from school and found this gem from one of our 2nd grade twin girls. We're not quite sure whether to be embarrassed or proud. � t
One student at our kids' school lives in a commune. No joke. A free-spirited, idealistic, bread-kneading, Birkenstock-wearing, throwback commune. This is salient as it epitomizes the fringes of Sonoma County. It embodies the ideological and physical demarcation known as "West … more →
I make rosé because I like to drink it. Brian says I've already made enough rosé to drink a bottle a day, 365 days/year. Clearly, he does not share my pinkalicious devotion to all things rosy and bright. I know … more →
"Don't be too much of a pain in the ass this year," Brian warned. "You may not be invited back." And with his words evaporated my big dreams of randomized controlled trials, divvying my one and two ton lots into … more →
I am grateful for my job, good health, and my family. I'm grateful no fermentations stuck this harvest season. I am grateful to watch sunrise over vineyards and call Sonoma County my home. I'm grateful I can still run 10 … more →
Bruliam Wines is big of heart but small in scope. But even we, "the smallest winery you've never heard of," grow incrementally. When you start with a single barrel of wine, you expand by log scale. Now into my 6th … more →
We will bottle the 2012 pinots in about a month. It's both exciting and anxiety provoking. Inevitably, there will be some contention regarding our foils/glass/corks/labels/labor or something we overlooked as too obvious to screw up. Our new Torrey Hill labels … more →
By any metric, our kids seem to be living the high life. Just check out our new label. My kids are unfazed by their legless dog, which quelches any arguments about who's supposed to walk him. And they're oblivious to … more →
While we're rather proud of our burgundy-colored play on the periodic table, we thought it appropriate to design a new label for our inaugural pinot noir from our estate vineyard – Torrey Hill. We asked our kids to work together … more →
This weekend marks our annual pinot noir release party, and the public inauguration of our home ranch, Torrey Hill Vineyard. It goes without saying that I'm all nerves. Our 2012 rose of pinot noir is a mix of juice from … more →
Scan your favorite wine blogs every day.
Search over 150 wine blogs
Click to visit the blog or browse all of the bloggers intros.
Wine bloggers reach new audiences and readers find new wine blogs and keep up with their favorites.
Link to WineWonks


text:
Haywire (2012)
Haywire SynopsisMixed martial arts (MMA) superstar Gina Carano (American Gladiators) makes her feature film debut, starring and performing her own high-adrenaline stunts. The films talented cast also includes Channing Tatum (GI Joe: Rise of the Cobra), Ewan McGregor (The Ghost Writer), Michael Fassbender (X-Men: First Class), Antonio Banderas (Desperado), Bill Paxton (Titanic), Michael Douglas (Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps) and Michael Angarano (Almost Famous). In Haywire, an electrifying tale of espionage and betrayal, a female covert ops specialist (Carano), who works in the deadly world of international operatives, strikes back after discovering shes been double- crossed by someone close to her in the agency. The film is produced by Gregory Jacobs (Oceans Trilogy) and written by Lem Dobbs (The Limey).
Haywire Release Date
In Theaters January 20, 2012
Haywire Credits
Starring: Gina Carano, Antonio Banderas, Michael Fassbender, Bill Paxton, Michael Douglas, Ewan McGregor and Channing Tatum
Written by: Lem Dobbs
Directed by: Steven Soderbergh
Produced by: Gregory Jacobs
MPAA Rating: [ PG ]
Distributor: Relativity Media
External Info: Haywire Official Website
Subscribe To Haywire Updates
if you're excited for Haywire


text:
Yost summarizes the season, looks ahead to 2011 and beyond
Manager Ned Yost held a final summary press conference for 2010 on Monday.
We'll look at several of the topics discussed, starting with…you, the fans!
Yost has the utmost respect for the fans in Kansas City and described them as a classy group. He knows that they are dying for a winner and that they deserve one. He's never been in a stadium where the fans chant "Let's go (team name)" as well as at Kauffman Stadium. He knows that the fans want to see a good baseball game and like him, expect a team that plays hard and never gives up. Yost believes that nearly every time that he left the dugout, his players had left it all on the field. He was impressed that the fans acknowledged opposing players for a milestone (example – their first Major League hit).
Are the Rays a realistic comparison?
Is it realistic to compare the Royals to the Rays? (Tampa Bay built their farm system and now they are headed to the postseason for the second time in three years). Yost believes that it is a fair comparison because of the depth of talent in Kansas City's minor league system. He believes that the Royals are bringing players along at a similar pace to Tampa Bay. Due to the mental and physical demands of the Major Leagues, a majority of the group that was in Double-A this year needs to continue their development at Triple-A in Yost's opinion.
Royal reports
On the coaching side of things, Yost is looking at ways to improve the information flow to the players through advance reports. He knows that errors will happen on the field, but believes in minimizing the opportunity to make errors.
Coaching staff
As reported yesterday, all of the coaches will be back in 2011. Yost does have one position to fill as Rusty Kuntz will be working as a roving coach and special assistant in 2011. Yost knows who that person will be and expects an announcement to be made in the next few days, once the "I's are dotted and the T's are crossed".
Mike Aviles
Yost expects Aviles to be much stronger heading into 2011 as he continues his way back from "Tommy John" surgery. He would like to see Aviles at third base but needs to see more of him there to make a proper evaluation. Yost believes that Aviles is up to the challenge.
Yost said that the shortstop did a great job of staying focused this year and that Betancourt knows what he needs to work on. Betancourt lives in Miami, as does third base coach and fellow native Cuban Eddie Rodriguez. The pair will work regularly this offseason. Yost gave credit to Rodriguez for helping Yuni during the season. Betancourt is a clutch hitter and not an on-base percentage player, so Yost feels comfortable with Betancourt driving in runs from the seventh or eighth place in the order.
Billy Butler
Yost believes that Butler will eventually become a 25-30 home run player who consistently drives in 100+ runs. The fact that his walks are up and his strikeouts are down is a sign that he is turning the corner. Yost sees Butler as a #3 hitter more than a cleanup hitter.
Zack Greinke
Yost believes that Greinke has the ability to be a Cy Young-caliber pitcher on a yearly basis. He said that 2010 was difficult for Greinke due to the notoriety that goes along with the award.
Both Brayan Pena and Lucas May were sent home with "prescriptions" on what they need to do to improve in 2011. Yost believes that Pena, an offensive catcher, did a fair job on game calling toward the end of the year. Bruce Chen's shutout on Friday was a great example of Pena's improvement.
Manny Pina, who played in a combined 91 games with Northwest Arkansas and Omaha, will get a good look in Spring Training. Pina is a defensive-oriented catcher and Yost believes that Pina's offensive game will improve.
Moose on track
Yost will be traveling to Puerto Rico later this week to watch six of Kansas City's prospects play on Team USA. He will see Mike Moustakas for the first time since early in the year, when he watched Moose at Northwest Arkansas.
Yost made it clear that it is important not to rush Moustakas. In his opinion, he would want to see the third baseman put up his Double-A numbers for a consistent period of time at Triple-A.
1 Comment
What I really want to know is, WHO in the WORLD did we trade Guillen and Bloomquist for??!! It was said that they were for players later to be determined, but how much later?? The season is now over, so lets hear it!


text:
Hi, monks from ME-DEM here.
This is a series of zooms taken in World Machine Pro 2.0 beta's Explorer mode (in which you get to fly about your terrain!). The terrain is the Misty Mountains from J.R.R Tolkien's Lord of the Rings (modelled for the ME-DEM Project):
It's kinda modelled on the European Alps via networks of ridges and valleys.
The first zoom is rough but this should give you a sense of the scale of this range. It's around the same length as the Alps as it happens. Imagine the areas around the range fully modelled, hills, river courses, forests, etc
In the next shot we start to see the macro structure. I've still some work to do on those- such as making certain areas higher in elevation than others- not just differentiating elevation along networks. The area around Moria (Caradhras, et al) will be more discernible as a bulge.
Also, getting the river valleys and rivers to flow naturally into the surrounding and will really help knit the terrain scene together-. Control over river flow is one of the aims.
The eastern flank (top) should rise dramatically from the plain. The western slopes will tumble down more gradually by way of the Ettenmoors, Trollshaws, etc.
The flat area to the north going off screen is the area prepped for the Grey Mts, ...here be dragons.
As you can see the valleys tend to be a uniform altitude which is wrong really- that's next on the list: finish off valleys.
This is a nice area.
Coming in to land!
The aim is to integrate this terrain into a huge map. Hope you like!
Merry Crimbo!


text:
6JSC/ALA/10 Revision of RDA 220.127.116.11, Recording Edition Statements
To enter your comments in this click on the [edit] link for the section where you want to comment. You must be logged in to comment.
Please include in your comments:
- Your name/liaison organization
- Month/day/year
Never copy and paste over the entire original wiki document.
Constituency Responses
Summary: BL, CILIP, DNB, LC agree; ACOC and CCC prefer to limit the Edition Statement to transcribed data, and to use 6.12, Other distinguishing characteristics of the expression, to record unnamed expressions. CILIP supports the proposal, but wants to limit the optional addition to differences between manifestations, using 6.12 for differences between expressions. Does ALA wish to comment?
I'm inclined to agree with ACOC/CCC. Adolfo Tarango (CRS) 10/11/2012
ACOC and CCC make a strong argument. Dominique Bourassa, CC:DA, 10/21/2012
CILIP asks whether the optional addition includes all the sub-elements of the Edition Statement. I think it does, but that suggests we may need additional options for each sub-element.
CILIP suggests adding language from the LCRI quoted in the appendix to the proposal. Does ALA wish to comment?
LC suggests removing "in the language and script of the title proper", and adding an example that does not use brackets. Any objections?
Agreed with LC response. No objection of removing "in the language and script of the title proper." Min Zhang, MAGIRT Liaison, 10/18/2012
If the proposal is approved, I have no objection to LC's suggestion. Dominique Bourassa, CC:DA, 10/21/2012
-- John Attig/JSC Rep 2012/10/10
Comments from Glenn Patton, OCLC.
Note: These comments represent an edited version of some comments by me and Glenn's responses.
"Edition" information can only be recorded as Other Characteristics of the Expression (6.12) when the information applies to a distinct expression. Many "editions" under the AACR2 definition are not distinct expressions, but rather reprints of the same expression by different publishers -- which just happen to omit the edition statement. OCLC's experience confirms this. The distinction between edition as expression and edition as manifestation was pointed out by CILIP in their response.
OCLC argues against recording supplied edition statements as Other Characteristics of the Expression, even when the statements apply to distinct expressions. It is essential that this information be clearly identified as what it is so that it can be actionable by duplicate detection software. If ti is not, then we are back in the old situation of two versions of a government document for which the title page is exactly the same except one same "May 15, 2011" and the other says "October 10, 2011"; this information currently ends up encoded in MARC field 500 -- along with a lot of other stuff -- and a machine cannot distinguish that use of a date from some other appearance of a date in that field.
Recording this information as Other Characteristics of the Expression also implies that we are recording this information in field 381 and/or in subfield $s (Version) of an authorized access point. This has not been a common practice to date, and OCLC does not currently use this information in its duplicate detection algorithm.
OCLC agrees that the text quoted by CILIP from the LCRI is exactly the situation they are most concerned about. When the main identifying elements of two distinct "editions" are identical -- and you KNOW that the two resources are not the same -- you need some way of differentiating them. And this has to work for both differences of expression and differences of manifestation.
-- John Attig/JSC Rep 1012/10/24


text:
WASHINGTON (WUSA) -- The Metropolitan Police Department is looking for a man in connection with a bank robbery that took place on Wednesday at the SunTrust Bank located at 900 17th St., N.W.
Police say the man entered SunTrust Bank, announced a robbery, demanded money, and then left the bank with cash.
According to police, the suspect is described as a white man, 5'8"-5'9", 180-190 pounds, with gray hair, a mustache, and a beard. In surveillance photos, he appears to be wearing purple latex gloves and a red baseball hat.
Police are asking for your help in solving this case. Anyone with information is asked to call the police at 202-727-9099.


text:
WASHINGTON DC (WUSA) -- Jessica Doyle has been combing through the day's Daily Deals emails and retailer websites to find you some deep discounts. Here are some of her favorite deals.
Put down the mascara ladies with this deal for a hot beauty trend. Pay $75 for eyelash extensions; individually applied extensions to your lashes to add length for several weeks. This is a 50 percent savings at Yvonne's Day Spa in Arlington or Alexandria. You'll find this one on LivingSocial.
How about seeing some of your favorite celebrity chefs like Giada and Tom Colicchio? You can do that with this deal from Groupon. $33 for a one day ticket to cooking convention, MetroCooking DC, November 3rd and 4th, 51 percent off.
Google Offers has a deal for the well-dressed man. Pay $39 and get $75 toward custom-made dress shirts with Epic Shirtmakers, saving you 48 percent.
If you have an offer you've seen or if you are a local merchant with a deal for our viewers, post them on Jessica Doyle's Facebook wall. Tweet at her @financialista on Twitter or e-mail Jessica at email@example.com.
(DISCLAIMER: WUSA-TV is not responsible for highlighted deals selling out in stores or on retailer websites. Customer problems with deal sites and merchants must be addressed directly with those parties.)


text:
Genealogy Classes
will resume soon. Schedules to be posted here
Earl Genealogy
The Earl Genealogy Research Institute focuses on helping individuals find their family roots through expert services in Genealogy.
Using advanced archive research methods and data dissection with expanded historical databases for common and uncommon names, Earl Genealogy can give you the answers you need.
Sir Peter Charles continues to run the online database of the Earl Genealogy Research Institute.


text:
See All Contributors »
Back and forth game, but Sam Richardson gets a late TD to seal the 34-30 victory.
Sam carves up their "D" like a Thanksgiving turkey. We gobble up points until the MegaCycloneTron is stuffed. Win #7.
Kansas Must Be Destroyed
Sic Semper Jayhawks
I predict all the KU bed wetters to predict a blowout. They took their bipolar meds this morning.
With that said, this team is not losing on Senior Day with Sam Richardson's new fire to a team on a tailspin that hasn't won since October.
42-37 good guys
The new tunnel entrance will look awesome! (My only prediction for this game)
isu 9-6. Arceo perfect again!!
Are you a member?
At the start of the season, Rhoads said this was the year we need to get past the 3 conference win barrier.
It'll be senior night, the crowd will be pumped up (we'll see about size of student section).
Now is the time!
Arceo game winning 55 yard field goal!
41 20 Good guys
Their offense is back on track but thier defense is not any better than Kansas.
Iowa State 45
West Virginia 44
Be interesting to see what West Virginia team shows up. Coming off a very tough loss, short week, day after Thanksgiving, having a disappointing season, and they are in Ames, Iowa which to them is the middle of nowhere. Motivation could be an issue.
I see a high scoring, back and forth battle. ISU wins on a late TD. 48-42
When Prepared, Fear No One.
I'll be the first debby downer. IF WVU plays to potential, I'll say 38-27 WVU.
If they are in the dumps, it helps us tremendously.
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:
Celebrate the Year of the Dragon with a free Windows theme featuring magnificent examples—both ancient and new—of the imperial dragon rendered in stone, wood, and bronze.
A theme is a combination of desktop background pictures, window colours and sounds. All the images will be downloaded when you click Download theme.
This theme can only be used in Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 8, Windows RT 8.1, Windows RT, and in Windows 7 Home Premium, Professional, Enterprise or Ultimate editions.


text:
Testimony :: Honorable Christopher H. Smith
Co-Chairman - Helsinki Commission
The evolution of the Greek state, from a suppressed territory under the Ottomans to the cohesive modern success of today, is one of the great stories of democratic success. When Greece began her struggle for freedom over 180 years ago, few gave the freedom fighters much of a chance for success.
The United States has had a special relationship with the Hellenic Republic. During times of famine and war, her citizens often came to the United States for protection and a brighter hope for the future. We shared the struggles against Naziism and Communism. And today we struggle together against the secret agents of terror that wish to destroy democratic societies.
This friendship provides the groundwork for this hearing in which the Helsinki Commission seeks to explore various issues of mutual concern. Reports on the human rights climate in today's Greece paint a sobering picture, particularly with respect to the obstacles frequently faced by members of ethnic and religious minority communities. As with all Commission hearings, today's hearing is being held against the backdrop of the considerable body of specific human rights commitments Greece has freely accepted as an OSCE participating State.
I welcome the fact that Greek officials in recent years have increasingly acknowledged and, most importantly, have taken actions to address persistent human rights problems. The participation of officials from Athens in today's proceedings underscores this refreshing new approach.
Movement on longstanding concerns, including repeal of discriminatory provision of the citizenship law and the removal of religious affiliation on the national identity card are positive changes consistent with OSCE commitments. Still concerns remain with respect to ethnic minority rights, religious liberty, freedom of the media, and human trafficking.
Individuals who are members of minority communities in Greece frequently face severe restrictions on their right to freedom of cultural expression, violations of their freedom of association, and other forms of harassment and discrimination, including limits on their ability to hold title to their property. While Greece is the most homogeneous country in the Balkans, affected communities include ethnic Turks, Albanians, and Macedonians as well as the Roma.
We have received disturbing accounts of pervasive discrimination against Roma in employment, housing, education, and access to social services, including health care. With a very high illiteracy rate, this segment of Greek society is particularly vulnerable to abuse by local officials, including reports of Rom being denied registration for voting or identity cards that in turn prevents them from gaining access to government-provided services. Particularly alarming are incidents such as the forced eviction and the bulldozing of their makeshift housing in numerous cities, including Athens.
As for freedom of religion, Greece has a mixed record. The good news is that two years ago Greece removed the notation of one's religion from the national identity card. We congratulate the reformers for that courageous step. However, I would note as especially onerous the so-called anti-proselytism provisions of Greek law, and urge repeal of these laws in order to ensure the freedom of all individuals in Greece to profess and practice their religion or belief. I am similarly concerned over the burdensome requirements imposed on minority religious communities in Greece to obtain special permits issued by "competent ecclesiastical authorities" and the Ministry of National Education and Religious Affairs for the establishment or operation of churches, including places of worship. A basic OSCE tenet is the obligation of the state to protect, without discrimination or subordination, the right of individuals belonging to minority religions or beliefs.
Greece continues to be one of the few countries within the European Union (EU) that has consistently brought criminal defamation suits against journalists. When journalists face potential prison sentences for their reporting, the marketplace of ideas and the free flow of information suffer. For these reasons, members of the Helsinki Commission have long campaigned for the repeal of such repressive laws, not to mention the fact that criminal defamation is in contradiction to Article 10 of the European Convention of Human Rights, to which all EU members, including Greece are bound by law.
Human trafficking remains a tremendous problem in Greece, with an estimated 40,000 women and girls being trafficked into Greece every year. The Department of State's Trafficking in Persons Report released on June 5th placed Greece on a Tier 3 level showing that there have not been significant efforts made to meet the minimum anti-trafficking standards. The Greek Government has introduced serious anti-trafficking legislation, though, and we look forward to the ensuing debate and eventual implementation of a law to combat this modern form of slavery.
We have a distinguished panel of witnesses, most of whom have come to Washington from Greece. We appreciate having the benefit of the information which will be brought before the Commission today by each of you.


text:
Women's workwear will last as long as you will
Finding women's workwear that is both dependable and comfortable is easier said than done. No matter your field of business, get the clothing you need to keep up with your busy career. Whether you are working outdoors, at a desk or in a medical environment, Kmart has the clothing you want and need at prices you will love.
Many women make scrubs common work attire. Starting with the uniformity it provides employers and the comfort they bring employees, scrubs are an all-around favorite, especially in the medical field. Choose from a variety of colors and sizes for this popular item. With offerings from several brands, find the scrubs you like the best. What is even better is that you can stock up your closet with weeks' worth of scrubs without breaking the bank! And just in case it gets chilly in the office, pick up a warm up jacket that goes perfectly with any color scrubs. It can function as women's outerwear during the spring or fall and keep you cozy in a chilly cubicle.
When the job calls for a collared shirt, you won't have to look any further. Perfect for the office or at home, solid-colored shirts in either long or short sleeve styles can be used for almost anything. Whether you need the shirt in basic white or any color of the rainbow, We can help you find what you need. Consider a polo shirt, especially during warmer months. These are soft, durable and suitable on and off the clock. Polo shirts mix the structured look many employers crave while offering a relaxed style you'll feel comfortable in. Put either of these with women's stretch jeans on the weekends to create a pulled-together look.
Some offices allow for employees to wear jeans. If you or someone you know is in that situation, consider quality jeans such as those by Red Kap. Their jeans come with a prewash finish and in a relaxed fit, ideal for the woman on the go. On days when the cold weather has you bundling up in a petite coat, a pair of jeans will break the wind and keep you toasty. Some jobs call for work pants that are essentially uniform quality. Comfortable, flexible and durable, these pants are made to take the punishment an eight hour-plus workday can dish out. Should a more polished look be needed, consider twill slacks. Pleated and made with a relaxed fit, these are designed for comfort.
For jobs that are physical or jobs that keep you seated and all that falls in the middle Kmart has the work clothes that women need. Find comfortable and casual styles that will have you looking ready for a promotion. Get the look of a corporate climber while keeping your bank account grounded!


text:
Re: To Defenders of the Second Amendment
Hugh said "What did your guns avail you when the government erased all your most basic human rights, the crown jewels of the Constitution? You. did. nothing."
I totally agree. If the NRA were truly concerned with defending liberty, it would have organized a "million gun march" against the Patriot Act. Instead, it gave money to pols who were pro-Patriot act.
Similarly, the ACLU does not lift a finger to protect the 2nd amendment.
That doesn't change the fact that the NRA is right about the 2nd, and the ACLU is right about the few liberties it does advocate.


text:
A group that wants to put the brakes on the effort to turn I-95 into a toll road planned a meeting for Tuesday.
The No Tolls on I-95 Coalition says the meeting is for concerned citizens, community and business leaders along the North Carolina I-95 corridor. The group says tolling of I-95 would put citizens and existing businesses at an economic disadvantage, create an additional barrier to attracting new business, put secondary roads in disrepair and create hazardous conditions for residents.
The NCDOT says a decision has not been made yet to add tolls to I-95, but it is something they are studying. They recently completed a series of public hearings and are compiling the comments from citizens.
Tuesday's meeting is at the Sleep Inn in Smithfield, which is located at 270 North Equity Drive. The meeting is from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.


text:
Larry Wilson
R U a Class Rock 101.1 Text Head? Text JOIN to 47183 and become a member now! We want YOU!!
John Boy & Billy
The Stoneman
Larry Wilson
Listen Live
Listen on Your Phone
Audio Vault
Photo Gallery
Classic Rock 101.1 Events
Community & Charity Events
Enter YOUR Community or Charity Event
Contest Rules
Deal Seekers
Connect The Classics
80's @ 8
Rock News
Yesterday's Rock News
Artist Profile
Two Wheel Garage
Carolina Kick-Off
Panthers News & Stats
Panthers Schedule
Larry Wilson
Larry Wilson tries to corral the John Boy & Billy Big Show from 6am to 10am in the mornings, then gently rocks you to sleep at night from 6pm to midnight. Did we say gently? Yeah... right! And check out Larry's sarcastic view on the world and his desires to "thin the herd" on his blog!
Sporting Goods & Football Make Old Lar Smile
by Larry Wilson
posted Oct 24 2012 9:29AM
The Upstate continues to grow and evidence of that is the grand opening of the newest
Academy Sports & Outdoors in Easley
Friday from 11am to 1pm we'll be at
Academy Sports
with free lunch, soft drinks, and your favorite Rock101 gear. All
need to do is drop by. While you're there I hope you'll check out the specials they will have on the inside and with Christmas fast approaching you can save a ton. The address is
201 Rolling Hills Circle, Easley, SC
night it's football, food and fun!
From 8pm til 10pm we'll be doing the
Monday Night Blitz at the Carolina Ale House
on Woodruff Road.
and the crew will be giving ofical team jerseys for the 49'ers and the Cardinals, $500 for the correct end of the game score, and food and drink specials
! We always have a great time at the Ale House and you will too!
Thats Monday - 8pm for the Carolina Ale House monday Night Blitz.
I hope you can join us for both of the events!!
Stay Loose
Old Lar
Tags :
Topics :
Social :
Back To Blog
Sporting Good & Football Make Old Lar Smile
Please Enter Your Comments Below
Title :
Comment :
Please enter the text as it is shown in the box below :
Refresh Image
advertise with us
Recent Posts
Another new Post
New Post
Blog Tag Cloud
No Tags Found !
May 2016
Apr 2016
Mar 2016
Feb 2016


text:
06/17/2011, Fakarava
We did some scuba dives and drift snorkeling in the atoll pass, riding in on the flood tide. The fish are amazing.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/17/2011, Fakarava
We have been enjoying the perfect anchoring experience here in Fakarava. The wind has died down to zero knots, so the water is as flat as a billiard table and the entire area seems like a giant aquarium. The water is so flat, and so clear, that we can see every detail of our anchor chain lying at the bottom, at night, with the full moon. The sharks that swim around seem to be flying thought the air.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/15/2011, Tuomotu Archipelago, French Polynesia
We arrived at the South anchorage at Fakarava again. It was an easy sail along the 40 mile channel from the north side of Fakarava to the south side. However when we arrived at the south end the marked channel ended and we were left to our own devices to find our way among the coral heads to the anchorage.
We chose to use waypoints provided by s/v Soggy Paws, which had previously been there. So we dutifully entered the waypoints into our navigation system and made our way towards the anchorage in what was about 50 feet of water depth.
I had mounted a masthead camera, and was watching it, when suddenly the image on the screen changed from deep blue to light beige. I immediately put the boat into full reverse thrust, but it was too late, a few seconds later there was a huge crashing sound as we had run hard and fast onto a rock hard coral head. The depth had gone from 50 feet to 4 feet in just a few seconds. And this was along a route that was recommended as a safe route!
My first reaction was to ask crew to check for any incoming water entering the hull. None was observed. Then we tried reversing off the coral head. We were stuck fast. So we took our stern anchor out with the kayak and dropped it off to port side, with it attached to the spinnaker halyard. By winching in the spinnaker halyard, we were able to make the boat heel enough so that we were free of the coral.
So we gingerly backed out of the hazardous area and found deeper water.
Lesson learned: never believe any "safe routes" given by prior cruisers.
Luckily there was no damage to the hull of Calou, save for some scratches in the bottom of the cast-iron bulb keel.
This photo, of a black tip shark, was taken while diving on the keel to inspect it for damage.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/13/2011, Fakarava Atoll, Tuomotus
The crew of Charade and we were invited to Lucien's house; Lucien is a French man who has married a Polynesian woman and has lived here more than 20 years. His house looks like a perfect postcard, with decks opening right onto the lagoon.
Lucien (or Lulu), invited John and me to bring our musical instruments. John played violin and I played accordeon. Lulu it tuns out loves jazz and folk music, and plays his own special version of a contra bass, made with a plastic garbage can, a stout stick, and a piece of rope. He can change the pitch of the sound produced by changing the angle of the stick, and therefore, the tension on the rope. He's been playing this homemade instrument for 20 years and he's VERY good at it.
This was followed by some native polynesian dancing by one of Lulu's daughters and the daughter from Charade, Ambre:
Lulu on his garbage can contra-bass, Bruce on accordeon, John on vioilin, and Pascale singing, jammed together, for a set of tunes. It was a memorable evening.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/13/2011, Fakarava Atoll, Tuomotus
Our boat and the crew of Phambili rented bikes for the day and rode about 20 km up and down the atoll; Fakarava is consists of a ring of coral about 200 meters wide (at the largest point) and about 100 km in circumference.
We stopped for a picnic lunch on a sandy beach by the lagoon, and there happened to be a pier with a pearl farm on it.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/10/2011, French Polynesia
As you know, we're sailing CALOU in French Polynesia and making our way towards Tahiti. Our crew member, John, must perform in a concert in July, so he will be leaving us at least temporarily.
We are looking for someone to help us sail our boat from Papeete or Bora Bora, to the northern Marquesas or Tuomotus (for R&R stop and provisioning), and then north to Hawaii.
The route from the Marquesas to Hawaii is described in Cornell's book, WORLD CRUISING ROUTES thus: "This is a fast and pleasant passage at almost any time of the year".
The departure from Tahiti would be some time in early July. Arrival in the Marquesas might take a week, and the passage to Hawaii two or three more weeks.
Candidates should be either known by us or have references.
Interested parties should contact us via email,
b r u c e @ c a l o u . c o m
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/10/2011, Fakarava Atoll, Tuomotus
Pascale, Antoine and I snorkeled over a coral reef while a black tip shark hovered nearby. Later in the clip there's a beautiful group of blue Springer's Desmoiselles hiding in the coral.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011
06/09/2011, Tuomotu Archipelago
We sailed from Fakarava South Pass to Fakarava North Pass via a channel inside the lagoon today; it was a delightful sail, in fact the most pleasant sailing we have seen ever... perfectly flat seas, 15 to 20 knots of breeze on the beam, sailing at up to 8 knots, warm weather, sunny, and beautiful scenery along the way as the channel follows the eastern end of the atoll.
We departed early morning and arrived here in North Fakarava at 1230 PM, the route covering some 40 nautical miles. We are anchored in 40 feet of water on sand with good holding.
We haven't seen all of the village yet but we found a good grocery store and the boulangerie, and we had an excellent lunch of grilled tuna steaks at an outdoor restaurant in town.
|Pacific Puddle Jump 2011


text:
Atlanta, GA (Sports Network) - The Atlanta Hawks have signed guard Jannero
Pargo to a second 10-day contract.
Pargo has appeared in five games for the Hawks since joining the club last
week and has averaged 5.2 points and 2.6 assists. He spent last season with
Atlanta and averaged 5.6 points and 1.9 assists in 50 games.
The 33-year-old journeyman appeared in seven games for the Washington Wizards
earlier this season, averaging 3.0 points and 2.0 assists. He has averaged 6.4
points and 2.0 assists in 441 games with the Lakers, Bulls, Raptors, Hornets,
Hawks and Wizards over nine NBA seasons.
The Sports Network


text:
Mplus Home
Last Day
Last 3 Days
Last Week
Tree View
Edit Profile
Item Response Theory
Mplus Discussion
Confirmatory Factor Analysis
Nicholas Turner
posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 5:54 am
I have run an IRT model using binary indicator variables using the WLSMV estimator and theta parameterization. The output gives me the difficulty and discrimination parameters. I'm now running a graded response IRT model using 3 level categorical indicator variables using the MLR estimator and I wanted to now if similarly the difficulty and discrimination parameters can be obtained?
Many thanks
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, June 26, 2013 - 1:05 pm
That is not automatically given, but you can do it in Model constraint by comparing (1) and (2) of the paper:
Nicholas Turner
posted on Friday, June 28, 2013 - 6:53 am
Thanks for the reply. I've had a look at the paper and I'm not sure I follow how I can use Model constraint to get the difficulty and discrimination parameters?
If it helps here is some of the syntax for my graded response IRT model:
estimator = MLR;
Dep by q18_a*1 q18_c q18_d q18_e q18_f q18_g q18_i q18_j q18_l q18_m q18_n
q18_o q18_p ;
And here it is for the model when each indicator variable was recategorised as binary:
estimator = WLSMV;
parameterization = theta;
Dep by q18_a*1 q18_c q18_d q18_e q18_f q18_g q18_i q18_j q18_l q18_m q18_n
q18_o q18_p ;
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:06 pm
I actually don't think you need to translate results but stay with the Mplus parameterization for the graded response model. It seems to be the parameterization used in the IRT literature. That is, with ordinal response as opposed to binary response, they seem to switch to the Mplus factor analytic parameterization. See for example section 220.127.116.11 in the book
Reckase (2011). Multidim. IRT. Springer.
as well as eqn (6) of the Psych Method article
Cai et al (2011). Generalized full-info....
Reckase gives a discussion of interpretations. In my view, the fact that IRT makes a parameterization switch when going from binary to ordinal speaks to using the factor analytic parameterization all the time.
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, June 28, 2013 - 4:08 pm
To comment on your inputs, you can use ML or WLSMV irrespective of binary or ordinal response. With ML you can use the default logit link or you can use probit link.
posted on Monday, March 03, 2014 - 11:26 pm
I have run the following model using MLR estimation:
f1 BY
f2 BY
f1 on f2;
This portion of the model (f1 BY
U2-U20*;) is the 2PL IRT model.
I am wondering what the appropriate conversion formula would be to get from the MPlus parameters to the IRT parameters. Is it simply the factor loading*sqrt(f1 var) or is it more complicated because of the second factor?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Tuesday, March 04, 2014 - 7:22 pm
You use the regular formula you point to when an item loads on only one factor. It doesn't matter that you have other items loading on other factors.
For multiple factors, see a new FAQ to be posted tomorrow.
posted on Thursday, August 14, 2014 - 10:20 pm
Hi Dr Muthen,
I ran a two-parameter IRT model - with four factors. Given the number of integration points, it seems to take a long time for estimation ... My question is, in addition to using monte carlo integration (is this recommended?), are there alternative estimator methods (e.g. Bayesian) that may reduce computational time? Or does it make sense to run separate models for each component of the measure? but I am interested in the item response properties as well as the structure of this psychiatric construct. Also, the other question, in IRT models, is factor variance always fixed to 1, as demonstrated in mplus users guide?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Friday, August 15, 2014 - 7:51 am
With four factors you can use integration = montecarlo(5000). You can also use Bayes.
Factor variances are often fixed at 1 in IRT, but you can set the metric differently (e.g. fixing the first loading) in Mplus.
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 1:30 am
Thanks Dr Muthen - I ran a 2-parameter LRT with a four-factor model with binary variables using Monte Carlo (5000) - mplus says I need to increase miterations which I did up to 1000 but still couldn't get the parameter estimates?
Linda K. Muthen
posted on Wednesday, August 20, 2014 - 5:58 am
Please send the output and your license number to
posted on Saturday, August 30, 2014 - 7:22 pm
Hi Dr muthen can I clarify - in my 2-parameter binary IRT output, the discrimination parameters for some of my items are not significant with a high SE, is it correct to interprete this as evidence of the items not being able to statistically discriminate positive from negative cases? The threshold parameters however are significant. The other question is re multidimensional IRT, parameterization switches around automatically when a model of this kind is estimated? Many thanks
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 11:03 am
Q1. That's right.
Q2. I think you are saying that with a single factor Mplus offers additional output with a re-parameterization into IRT parameters, but with multiple factors Mplus does not offer re-parameterized output. The reason is given in the FAQ:
IRT parameterization using Mplus thresholds
I recommend always using the default Mplus parameterization of thresholds and factor loadings.
posted on Sunday, August 31, 2014 - 11:02 pm
Thanks Dr Muthen - When running a multidimensional version of the 2PL model (with two factors), factor loadings can be interpreted as discrimination parameters? is the key distinction between multi- and unidimensional 2-PL that in a multidimensional model, the probability of endorsing a positive response depends on M latent variables and that item responses can be plotted against different latent variables (in this case severity based two sets of symptoms or factors)? when plotting CCIs one has to look at item charateristics as a function factor 1 and factor 2?
Bengt O. Muthen
posted on Monday, September 01, 2014 - 3:18 pm
Q1. The factor loadings are simply slopes in a logit or probit regression, so the interpretation is just like for such regression (see our Topic 2 handout or standard textbooks).
Q2. You want to plot against one factor holding other factors constant at for example their means (typically zero).
Back to top
Add Your Message Here
Posting Information:
This is a private posting area. Only registered users and moderators may post messages here.
Enable HTML code in message
Automatically activate URLs in message
Tree View
Program Credits


text:
5 Quart Roaster Oven
6 Quart Roaster Oven
12 Quart Roaster Oven
18 Quart Roaster Oven
18 Qt. Roaster Stainless Steel Cookwell, Body & Lid
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Silver Body
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Ivory Body
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - S/S Body & Lid
18 Qt. Roaster, N/S Cookwell - Ivory Body
18 Qt. Roaster, N/S Cookwell - S/S Body & Lid
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Red Body
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Camo Design
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Red Body
18 Qt Roaster, Anniversary Edition Porcelain Cookwell
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Metalic Red Body
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Patriotic Design
Roaster Buffet Kits
Slow Cookers
18 Qt Roaster, Porcelain Cookwell - Ivory Body
Item Number: 4818-1409
2 Reviews
Write a Review
Availability: In Stock
Available Color/Flavor:
Alternate View
Cooking Chart Guidelines
Roaster Recipes
Ivory ($64.99)
Our classic Nesco® 18 Qt. Roaster comes with our porcelain coated removable Cookwell. It's one of the most versatile cooking appliances available. Use it as your primary kitchen oven or as a second oven for the family room, porch, or cabin. It is especially handy for the holidays! Roast your turkey in the Nesco® and save your oven for pies, breads, etc.
This unit is ideal for large meals and entertaining in the home. Roast a whole turkey, up to 22 pounds, pot roast, pork roast, ham, or whole chickens. Bake cookies, cakes, pies, quiche, even whole meals! Cook soups, stews, lasagna, and hot dishes. Steam/poach vegetables, seafood, and poultry. Slow cooks, too.
� Unique CIRCLE OF HEAT� construction means food is cooked from the side, not the bottom, for more moist cooking results.
� Removable cookwell with porcelain coating.
� Automatic temperature control assures even, energy-efficient cooking, every time.
� The Automatic Temperature Control provides a wide range of temperature settings from (200�F-450�F) which allow you to slow cook, roast, bake, steam � as well as sear and brown foods.
� Includes a chrome steel rack with handles for safe, easy insertion and removal of hot foods.
� Your 18-Quart Roaster Oven comes with an attractive, informative Use/Care and Recipe Guide.
� Holds up to a 22# turkey.
� 1425 Watt, 120 Volt.
18 Qt. Roaster Manual
Customer Ratings and Reviews
2 Customer Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Write a Review
5 out of 5
Kim V
Robert, LA
Surprised by Nesco
Dec. 6, 2014
If the idea of having your main oven free during the Holidays for all those casserole dishes, dressing pans and rolls then by all means DON'T continue reading. But, if it does then know you won't be disappointed with the Nesco Porcelain 18 qt. Roaster.
This Thanksgiving I decided on a whim to purchase one and so glad I did. After the required burn in, the next day I put my 15.5 pound brined turkey in the roaster outside under my breezeway and left it alone. I filled the turkey cavity with apple and orange slices, celery, onions, garlic and fresh herb bundle of thyme, sage and marjoram. Rubbed herb butter under and on outer skin with sage leaves placed under breast skin. Cooked for 1 hr at 400 degrees then turned it down to 350 for 2 hours. Checked the thermometer for required temp and WOW to my surprise beautiful, browned, juicy bird. Everyone raved how good it was. The drippings in bottom of pan made great flavor for gravy. And I was less stressed to boot not having to rush. Clean up was easy and ready to try something else.
4 out of 5
rebecca B
June 22, 2014
i really love the nesco roaster. the only thing i can say bad about it, is the outside of the pan gets so very hot and it would be dangerous if you have children. In fact I did burn myself twice on mine. it cooks wonderful, but the pan outside, is really hot to even think about touching.
5 Pc. Buffet Kit N/S
Pressure Cooker 6 Liter, 3 functions in 1 (Digital Controls)
Roaster Ovens
Jerky Spices and Kits
Food Slicers and Grinders
Kitchen Appliances
Spa Pro
Customer Support
About Us
Contact Us
Return Policy
Safety Recall
2016 The Metal Ware Corporation
Nesco/American Harvest
Privacy Policy
Designed and Powered by
Learn How to Make Jerky with Nesco Jerky Spice, Jerky Kits, and Dehydrator
Making Beef Jerky, Venison Jerky and Turkey Jerky in your home with Nesco Jerky Seasonings is fun and easy.
Nesco Jerky Spice, Nesco Jerky Kits and Nesco Food Dehydrators make fun and easy to make Jerky! Free Dehydration Recipes of all kinds and instructions on how to make Jerky are here at nesco.com.
Nesco is known for their Roasters and American Harvest for their Dehydrators but combined into Nesco/American Harvest we have extended the product line with Coffee Blade Grinder, Coffee Roasters, Coffee Urn, Food Slicers, Food Grinders, Pressure Cookers, Juice Blenders, Water Kettles, Food Steamers, Bread Machine, Waffle Maker, Toasters, and even a Portable Induction Cooktop.
5 Quart Roaster Oven
6 Quart Roaster Oven
12 Quart Roaster Oven
18 Quart Roaster Oven
Roaster Buffet Kits
Slow Cookers
Jerky Gun Kits
Jerky Seasonings - 25 Packs
Fruit Roll Sheets
Dehydrator Cookbooks
Vacuum Sealers and Vacuum Sealer Bags
Pet Treat Seasonings
10 Pack Jerky Spice and Cure
25 Pack Jerky Spice and Cure
Jerky Seasoning Trial 2 Packs
Jerky Seasoning Variety Pack
Nesco Jerky Works Kits
Food Grinders
Food Slicers
Jet Stream Ovens
Vacuum Sealers, Bags and Rolls
Coffee Preparation - Roasting, Grinding and Brewing
Tea Maker, Ice Crusher, Water Kettles
Food Steamers
Hot Plates, Induction Cooktops and Grills
Pressure Cookers
Blenders and Food Processors
Automatic Bread Machine
Slow Cookers
6 Qt. Spa Pro
18 Qt. Spa Pro
Aromatic Diffusers
10 Packs Jerky Spice Exclusive to Nesco
25 Packs Jerky Spice Exclusive to Nesco
Exclusive to Nesco.com
Limited Time Special Offers
Sale Items
Personalized Cake Pan Sale
Slightly Imperfect Bakeware Sale
Fish & Game Cleaning Items
Campware Specials
Shop Great Bargains


text:
Windows comes with several screen savers. You can also create your own screen savers from personal pictures that you've saved on your computer. Also, some software companies offer screen savers that you can download from the web.
You should download screen savers only from trusted sources. Screen savers have the potential to contain malicious software or spyware.
Open Screen Saver Settings by clicking the Start button , and then clicking Control Panel. In the search box, type screen saver, and then click Change screen saver.
In the Screen saver dialog box, click the screen saver that you want to use, and then click OK.
To see what your screen saver will look like, after clicking the screen saver that you want to use, click Preview. To end the screen saver preview, move your mouse or press any key, and then click OK to save your changes.
For information about installing a screen saver, see the Help that came with the screen saver that you want to install. You can uninstall screen savers that you've installed, but the screen savers that come with Windows can't be uninstalled.
If you upgraded to Windows 7 Home Basic or Windows 7 Starter from a previous version of Windows, you can no longer right-click the desktop to change your screen saver and other appearance settings.
To stop a screen saver and return to your desktop, move your mouse or press any key.


text:
70's Costumes
The 1970s were an era of hippies, disco infernos and awesome rock and roll. The seventies were full of rock star icons like Jimi Hendrix, Willie Nelson, and The Bee Gees. Embody this groovy era at your next Halloween costume party or theme party. Our selection of men's 70s costumes include disco bell bottoms, leisure suits, and hippie shirts. For a hippie costume, add fun accessories like peace sign jewelry, headbands, sandals, and afro wigs.
Freddie Mercury Costume for Men
70s Silver Disco Shirt for Men
Mens Black Rhinestone Rock Star Costume
Austin Powers Deluxe Adult Costume
Pimp Crushed Includes Hat Adult Costume
Seventies rock star costumes can be accessorized with platform shoes, gold chains, and sunglasses. Get your hair just right buy purchasing an afro wig or slicking your hair back into a 70s hairstyle. Bring along a friend or significant other to your party and wear matching outfits for a couples costume. Women's 70s costumes include hippie chick costumes, disco diva jumpers, and dancer costumes. Whether you are a fan of disco suits or you want to don a hippie vest and rose-colored glasses, we have plenty of options to choose from. Pick your favorite seventies costume and groove on to your next Halloween costume party or theme event.


text:
If you are among the men that believe that exfoliation is only important for women's skin, you are robbing your skin of the opportunity for true health. Exfoliation is crucial to stimulating the turnover of skin cells that your body uses to remove old tissue and replace it with newer, healthy cells. Of course, wrinkles and other signs of aging are not just concerns for women, and exfoliation also helps combat the lines that form and add years to your face. The Jack Black Men Exfoliators collection was developed as an exfoliation product specifically for the unique needs of men's skin.
In addition to assisting in the process of skin cell turnover, the products in the Jack Black Men Exfoliators line help prepare the surface of the skin for shaving. When used consistently before you shave, the items in the Jack Black Men Exfoliators range help reduce the irritation associated with both traditional razors and electric shavers. Formulated for use after washing, the Jack Black Men Exfoliators line makes a perfect follow-up for any of Jack Black's effective, nourishing cleansers.
Eliminate dead skin cells, fight signs of aging and prepare your skin for the closest of shaves with the Jack Black Men Exfoliators collection. This lineup of skin-renewing products employs the power of natural herbs, vitamins and minerals in order to perform its multi-function magic. The exfoliators are also an ideal pre-shave skin care treatment.
As you massage the Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub against your skin, tiny micro-bead particles go to work, sloughing off dry, dead and flaky skin to reveal the new tissue hidden beneath. These tiny beads are so powerful that just gentle pressure is enough to transform your complexion with no need to press hard upon the skin.
While the beads in the scrub exfoliate, soothing menthol produces a reinvigorating tingle in your skin to stimulate the pores. The effective compound is a natural antibacterial, helping to eliminate acne breakouts and sanitize the facial area before your shave. Menthol can also prevent ingrown hairs that produce unsightly razor bumps and infections on the face. Additionally, Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub contains vitamin C and licorice extract, which neutralize harmful free radicals to fight signs of aging, and allantoin, a natural emollient that replenishes lost moisture deep into your skin.
The transforming benefits of Jack Black Face Buff Energizing Scrub are most pronounced when used daily after cleansing and immediately before your shave. For your convenience, the scrub is available in two sizes: the 3 ounce standard size and the money-saving 6 ounce economy size.


text:
Caution, motorists: Deer ahead
AAA is warning motorists that this is the time of the year more deer will be on Oklahoma's roadways and to be on the lookout for them, especially at dusk and dawn.
"We're entering deer mating season and the time when deer are searching for food to build up fat reserves for the winter," said Chuck Mai, spokesman for AAA Oklahoma. "Plus, deer populations are high in Oklahoma right now – increasing the risk of car-deer collisions. Already this fall, motorists have tragically died in crashes with deer in the state."
The Insurance Information Institute estimates there are more than 1.6 million collisions with deer annually nationwide, resulting in about 150 human deaths, tens of thousands of injuries and more than $3.6 billion in vehicular damage.
"Keep in mind, deer can run as fast as 40 miles per hour. They may suddenly bolt onto the road, catching motorists off guard," said Mai.
AAA Oklahoma offers the following tips for drivers:
Buckle up and don't speed. A decrease in speed gives you more time to react.
Be observant. Look for deer-crossing signs indicating areas where deer frequently travel. Deer are creatures of habit and may often use the same path again -- remember where you see them.
Reduce distractions in the vehicle and stay alert. A deer standing near a roadside may suddenly run across the road. Slow down and use your horn to scare the deer. Never shine or flash your vehicle's lights. This can cause the deer to fixate on your vehicle. Use high-beams for greater visibility.
Look for groups. Deer travel in groups, so if you see one crossing the road ahead slow down, as there are probably others in the area but out of view.
Never swerve. Instead, slow down and brake. Swerving can cause you to lose control of your vehicle and strike another vehicle or object along the roadway.
Do not rely on devices. There is no conclusive evidence that hood-mounted deer whistles and other such devices work.
Slow down. If a crash with a deer is unavoidable, AAA recommends slowing down and releasing your foot from the brake before impact. This will raise the front end of the car during the crash and increase the likelihood that the animal will go underneath the vehicle instead of through the windshield.


text:
Cyclones Earn Season's First Win In Tri-Meet
Related Links
More from Cyclones.tv
Floor Exercise
The Cyclones posted their best score of the night on floor with a 49.150. ISU also had four gymnasts earn marks of 9.825 or better. Junior Caitlin Brown, who tied her career high in the event with a 9.875, led Iowa State. Seniors Henrietta Green and Milan Ivory followed with matching scores of 9.850, while sophomore Kristen DeCosta posted a 9.825. The Cyclones showed tremendous improvement on floor, after posting a 48.225 in their season opener.
Balance Beam
Iowa State had a team score of 48.500 on beam behind Brown and senior Hailey Johnson, both of whom posted scores of 9.750. Ivory and sophomore Alex Marasco were also bright spots on beam, as both had scores of 9.750.
Uneven Bars
Camille Santerre and Brown headlined the Cyclone performance on bars on Friday night. Santerre posted the third-highest score of the evening on the apparatus with a 9.825. Brown was able to eclipse a career-best by receiving a 9.800 from the judges. Her previous career high was a 9.725.
The Apple Valley, Minn. native also set a new career-high in the all-around for the second time in two meets this season. Brown's score of 39.125 easily surpassed her previous best of 38.900, which was set earlier in the week when the Cyclones opened the season with No. 15 Penn State.
This was again the apparatus where the Cyclones scored the fewest team points, but there was a great deal of improvement over ISU's first outing. Iowa State had a team score of 48.450 on vault, led by the trio of Brown, Sara Townsend and Ivory, each of whom earned a 9.700. Aside from floor exercise, the Cyclones showed the largest margin of improvement on vault after scoring a 48.000 in their season-opener.
Up Next
Iowa State takes to the road for its first road meet of the season against No. 3 at Oklahoma next Friday. The Cyclones and Sooners will open up the Big 12 season at the Lloyd Noble Center at 7 p.m.


text:
It was a tough night of competition on the NBC show the "Sing-Off" as the final six groups, including Greenville native Christy Dashiell and her group "Afro Blue," had to perfom two songs.
The first song was from the classic rock genre. "Afro Blue" went with American Girl by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. The judges had mixed reviews of the performance. The second song of the night was country. "Afro Blue" picked Need You Now by Lady Antebellum.
After the very emotionally charged performance the judges were back in love with the acapella group from Howard University. After some tense momments "Afro Blue" was the last group named to advance to next weeks compeition.
There are now only five groups left.
A Greenville native and her acapella group is hitting the right notes with the judges on a national tv show here on WITN.
You may have seen Christie Dashiell and her group Afro Blue Monday on the "Sing Off." They survived another round of the singing competition. Now there are only seven groups left.
We'll keep you updated on Afro Blue's progress. You can watch them again next Monday night on the "Sing Off" on WITN.
Some local talent will take to the stage again on Monday night's episode of NBC's The Sing Off.
Greenville native Christie Dashiell is a member of the Howard University acapella group Afro Blue. The group is now in the final eight on the singing competition show.
Christie graduated from J.H. Rose High School and sang with the Greenville Chorale Arts Society before attending Howard. Her father is living jazz legend and ECU professor Carroll Dashiell.
The Sing Off airs on WITN Monday nights at 8 p.m.
Previous Story
A Greenville native competed again Monday night on NBC for a chance at a $200,000 recording contract and advanced to the next round.
Christie Dashiell is from Greenville and has been competing on the Sing Off with the acappella group "Afro Blue" from Howard University.
Christie graduated from J.H. Rose High School and sang with the Greenville Chorale Arts Society before attending Howard. Her father is living jazz legend and ECU professor Carroll Dashiell.
"Afro Blue" is now in the final eight.
You can watch Christie perform on The Sing Off again next Monday at 8:00 p.m. on WITN.
Previous Story
A Greenville native competing on the NBC show The Sing-Off has won the chance to sing again.
Christie Dashiell sings with the group Afro Blue from Howard University. The group performed two songs on Monday night's show. The group first serenaded judges with Kanye West's "American Boy," then sang their rendition of Marvin Gaye's "Heard It Through The Grapevine." For the second time, advanced to the next round of competition.
Dashiell graduated from J.H. Rose before going off to Howard. She is the daughter of ECU professor and living jazz great, Carroll Dahiell.
Previous Story
A Greenville native and daughter of a local jazz musician performed on national television Monday night.
Christie Dashiell and the acapella jazz vocal group Afro Blue from Howard University are competing on the NBC show, The Sing-Off.
Christie and the group moved on to the next round in the competition following Monday's performance.
Christie graduated from J.H. Rose High School and sang with the Greenville Chorale Arts Society before going on to and graduating from Howard University. Her father is Carroll Dashiell, a jazz professor at ECU.
The show featuring Afro Blue premiered at 8 p.m. on WITN.


text:
You searched for: Languages English Remove constraint Languages: English Subjects United States Remove constraint Subjects: United States Titles General orders. No. 49 Remove constraint Titles: General orders. No. 49 Start Over
1 to 1 of 1
Search Results
- Author(s):
- Bowers, Theodore Shelton, 1832-1866
United States. Army. Dept. of the Tennessee
- Publisher:
- [Vicksburg, Miss. : Dept. of the Tennessee, 1863]
- Subject(s):
- Military Personnel
American Civil War
United States
United States. Army.


text:
When selecting the sent folder, the recipient names are displayed shortened when not available in the users's address book, looks like in most cases the name is cut off at the first punctuation sign in the email address or the "@" sign, so abby.gale would be displayed as Abby.
However, we have a user that has reported strange behaviour with this where suddenly, a user a mail was sent to that exists in the address book would display as (quotation marks are part of the displayed text) \"Somecompany Ltd\", without even part of the username in it and escaped quotation marks.
Is there an option to simply display the full email address and the exact name of the user if available in the address book?
(Have to add that that i was unable to reproduce the latter behaviour)