text:
1. Introduction
First, I would like to apologize for having invited you all on such short notice to come to this press conference despite your busy schedules.
Also, please let me take this opportunity to once again thank you for your constant support.
2. Executive Changes
Now, as in the materials that have been distributed to you, we have made certain internal decisions related to our executive lineup, and we have decided to carry out vast improvements to our organizational structure.
The new structure has been under consideration for some time, as a formula for moving forward in our effort to achieve realization of the Toyota Global Vision announced in March 2011.
Please let me start by explaining our planned executive changes. I, Akio Toyoda, am to remain in position as president and member of the board. Chairman of the Board Fujio Cho is to resign from that post and is to be appointed honorary chairman. Vice Chairman of the Board Takeshi Uchiyamada is to be appointed chairman of the board.
Vice Chairman Uchiyamada, is, as all of you are aware, the father of the "Prius", the world's first mass-production hybrid vehicle, and an engineer that has opened the road to the future of automobiles through advanced hybrid technology.
As vice chairman, his responsibilities have centered on the field of technology. As a chairman with an engineering background, he will lead overall Toyota management with the following two questions in mind: 1) "What is it that Toyota should do to contribute to global society?" and 2) "What is it that Toyota should do to create innovative technologies that can contribute to society?"
And, in line with his appointment as vice chairman of the Japan Business Federation, also known as Keidanren, his activities will span a wider field.
Chairman Cho was appointed president in 1999. As vice chairman in 2005 and chairman since 2006, he has supported the global Toyota we know today.
In his younger days, under Taiichi Ohno, who is known as the father of the Toyota Production System, he learned the heart of monozukuri (conscientious manufacturing) and served as the president of Toyota's Kentucky plant, which was Toyota's first independent production plant in the United States. He is very much a person who has passed on to the Toyota of today the DNA of a company steeped in the ways of monozukuri.
Since becoming chairman, he has supported my predecessor President Katsuaki Watanabe, me and the management in every possible way. Since I became president, our company has faced many difficulties, including our fall into the red following the global financial crisis, quality issues and the Great East Japan Earthquake. In every instance, he has provided valuable advice, based on his vast experience and deep passion for Toyota.
Chairman Cho, always thinking about what he can do for the next generation, is a person who has dedicated himself to developing people. From the perspective of the current working generation, Chairman Cho has been a big presence—a father-figure who has watched unconditionally over the 320,000 people working for Toyota around the world. As honorary chairman, he will continue to be a pillar of emotional fortitude that supports the management of Toyota.
Next, I would like to talk about our executive vice president board members.
Satoshi Ozawa, Nobuyori Kodaira, Mitsuhisa Kato and Masamoto Maekawa are to continue in their posts, while Yasumori Ihara and Seiichi Sudo are to be newly appointed. Yukitoshi Funo, Atsushi Niimi and Shinichi Sasaki are to resign from their posts.
Also, as a first for Toyota Motor Corporation, to reflect external opinions in management decision-making, three people—Ikuo Uno, executive advisor of Nippon Life Insurance Company; Haruhiko Kato, president of Japan Securities Depository Center; and Mark Hogan, independent consultant and former group vice president of General Motors Corporation—are to be appointed outside board members.
For other personnel changes, please refer to the material that has been distributed. The official selection of board members is pending approval of the general meeting of shareholders to be held in June, and the assignment of executive responsibilities for board members and the selection of representative directors is to be carried out at a board of directors meeting following the shareholders meeting.
Now, Vice Chairman Uchiyamada and Chairman Cho would like to address the audience.
(Vice Chairman Uchiyamada's speech to focus on technological innovation, human resources development and the bonds among members of Global Toyota.)
(Chairman Cho's speech in support for the new management team.)
At the center of Toyota management is monozukuri and the cars that are our products. Although I am not an engineer, I am confident that, at least when it comes to passion for monozukuri and cars, mine is second to none.
Chairman Cho and Vice Chairman Uchiyamada will continue to work with the 320,000 Toyota people around the world, as we all use our minds and strength to continue our efforts to make ever-better cars and to achieve sustainable growth—as an entity that can contribute to global society. For this, I humbly request your continued support.
3. Organizational Changes
Next, I would like to explain our planned organizational changes. These changes incorporate two main features.
The first is emphasis on clarifying responsibility for operations and earnings and to accelerate decision-making. Specifically, we will change our organizational structure by dividing our vehicle operations into four businesses: Lexus International, with responsibility for our Lexus operations; Toyota No. 1, with responsibility for North America, Europe and Japan; Toyota No. 2, with responsibility for China, Asia and Middle East, East Asia and Oceania; Africa; Latin America and the Caribbean; and the Unit Center for integrating our engine, transmission and other operations for what we at Toyota call "units". An executive vice president responsible for operations and earnings will be assigned to each of these.
Of course, as president, management responsibility ultimately lies with me. However, as for daily operations, we plan to implement a more agile and autonomous "business unit" type of structure that will enable the executive vice presidents in charge to accelerate decision-making through genchi-genbutsu (or the practice of "going and seeing"), as they are closer to the genba (where the action is happening).
With awareness that innovation is a must to establish the image of Lexus as a global premium brand that hails from Japan, we will put in place a structure in which I will be directly responsible.
Naturally, the business models for the Lexus brand and Toyota brand are different. Likewise, even for the Toyota brand itself, the business models for mature markets and growing markets are significantly different.
In mature markets such as the ones for which Toyota No. 1 will be responsible, the important factor will be to what degree we can entice owners to replace their cars. Meanwhile in the growing markets that will be the responsibility of Toyota No. 2, the key factors will be promptly introducing products that match the needs of each market and winning new customers as such markets rapidly expand.
The Unit Center will handle technical development for unit-related components, development of production engineering and also actual production. It will strive to achieve the development and prompt rollout of the world's most-competitive engines, transmissions and other unit components.
We believe that each of these four business units, applying different business models to steadily grow, will lead to growth for the whole of Toyota.
The second main feature of our organizational changes is the planned establishment of a TNGA Planning Division not positioned within a group, which will allow us to put in place a structure for speedily advancing the Toyota New Global Architecture, or TNGA. TNGA is the way we will fundamentally reconsider work procedures throughout all of Toyota. While we project that a new period of even greater sales expansion is on its way, even when such a time comes, we will have in place a company-wide structure that will enable us to continue making cars of excellent quality that are profitable and attractive.
4. Thoughts on Personnel and Organization (Toyota's Future Direction)
Lastly, please let me share with you my thoughts on the planned personnel and organizational changes being announced today.
Since I was appointed president in June of 2009, amid the numerous difficulties that faced us, the company Toyota Motor Corporation—and I—have learned many lessons. In regard to our fall into the red during the global financial crisis, we acutely realized that, in the automobile industry and its far-reaching supporting and peripheral industries, even if rapid growth is achieved, rapid descent can inconvenience many people. Sustainable growth is what is most important. We also learned that increased sales do not equal real growth, as our expansion in vehicle sales also brought expansion in our fixed costs.
The quality issues were cause for all Toyota-related people worldwide to once again sincerely reflect on the importance of "Customer First" and "Quality First", with this setting deeply in our minds.
The Great East Japan Earthquake and the floods in Thailand, among natural disasters taking place in various regions around the world, reminded us of the enormous power of nature. This led me to think about what Toyota could do for people in the countries that we call home.
As we endeavored to overcome these difficulties, I thought that it was necessary for us to return to Toyota's roots.
Just what is at the root of Toyota?
None other than car-making through "Customer First", "Quality First", and genchi-genbutsu, with all people involved holding the common principle of contributing to society through the manufacture of automobiles.
Throughout Toyota's 75-year history, the company has faced many great crises. But in the midst of these crises, each individual employee in the organization has, each within their own capacity, contributed their knowledge and experience to find a solution. In other words, it has been the ability of our employees to take autonomous action that has allowed Toyota to overcome the repeated crises that have come our way.
Today, consolidated Toyota globally has 320,000 employees. The larger Toyota becomes, the more difficult it becomes to maintain a sentiment in which each employee feels that he or she plays a direct role in supporting Toyota.
The objective of the organizational changes being announced today, as we enter a new phase of growth in vehicles sales, is to build an organization in which its members can take ownership of their work.
If every Toyota person feels grateful to everyone who has supported us and works with an individual desire to make ever-better cars and to contribute to regional development, then the way to sustainable growth for Toyota will open.
Although issues such as executive and organizational changes are primarily internal matters, we feel that the changes being announced today represent an important reform toward the achievement of sustainable growth for Toyota and realization of the Toyota Global Vision, and so we decided to create this opportunity to explain them to you directly.
Thank you.


text:
Tuscan Turkey Vegetable SoupAt Home With Vicki Bensinger
January 2, 2013
22 comments »
Tuscan Turkey Vegetable Soup
Happy New Year! I hope you had a wonderful holiday shared with family and friends. It's hard to believe another year has come and gone. With each new year many of us turn to resolutions only to be forgotten within weeks of making them. Mine is always pretty much the same – stay healthy and fit by eating well, exercising and enjoying life to the fullest.
If we make a conscious effort, our goals truly are not difficult to maintain. Most of all be happy – laugh a lot and share life with those you love and care about. Be kind and treat others as you would like them to treat you.
- 1 pound ground turkey breast
- Mirepoix:
- 2 cups onions, diced
- 1 cup celery, sliced into 1/4 inch pieces
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 8 oz. mushrooms, sliced (I used button mushrooms)
- 1-2 cloves garlic, minced
- 32 oz. low sodium chicken broth
- 15 oz. can tomato sauce
- 15 oz. can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano
- 1 cup dry whole grain penne pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, packed
- 1/4-1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- Non-Stick Spray

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Men Ministry
Is there anyone whos church has ministries geared towards Mens outreach? If so what are they?
Here is what we got going right now, copied and pasted from our church website:
Mens Ministry has new momentum behind the vision and wed like to round you up for it. Please consider the following options and let us know how youd like to be involved.
Chili Cook-Off
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:30 PM.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2016 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Car crashes into gift store, leaves sticky, runny messBy Patrick McArdle
STAFF WRITER | December 15,2013MARLBORO A gift shop sustained extensive damage when a car crashed into it Friday evening.
Vermont State Police said Frederick Bump, 67, of Brattleboro was driving a 2013 Subaru XV east on Route 9 around 9:45 p.m. when he lost control in the slush.
Bump crashed into the exterior wall of the Hogback Mountain Gift Shop at an angle, according to Trooper Ryan Wood. The car knocked down a 15-foot section of the stores exterior wall and destroyed a large amount of merchandise inside the store.
Bump was not injured but the car was destroyed, Wood said.
Store owner Ed Metcalfe said Saturday he was dealing with a sticky, runny mess of jams, wines, maple syrup and pancake mix.
The most damage was done to a wall where Vermont wines were displayed, Metcalfe said, along with 200 to 300 jars of jams and jellies. The crash knocked those items into a display of maple syrup, he said.
Metcalfe said the crash didnt close the store, but he might close on Sunday because of the expected storm.
The area of Route 9 where the gift shop is located has a bad curve so vehicle crashes arent unusual, Metcalfe said. He said his building has been hit about three times since he became involved with the business in 2002.
Because the accident happened at night, when the store was closed, no employees or customers were hurt, Metcalfe said.MORE IN This Just InWASHINGTON Many of Americas young adults appear to be in no hurry to move out of their old... Full StoryBENSON The town will not return to the days of having a reputation of being the wild west of... Full StoryMIDDLEBURY Commuters are advised of nighttime road closures tonight and Thursday. Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Craftsy Member since February 2014
I'm enrolled in these Craftsy classes:
Perfect Pizza at Home
Complete Knife Skills
Short Rows
Modern Buttercream
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012
Creative Quilt Backs
Piece, Patch, Quilt: Basic Quiltmaking Skills
I'm teaching myself how to crochet. I could take a picture of how awful it began, but now I'm crocheting well enough to make baby loafers!
Take Craftsy with you!
Craftsy Apps for iOS and Android. Read more »


text:
Fraud Found Rampant in Afghan Vote
KABUL—Fraud in Afghan elections last month was widespread, ranging from armed men forcing voters from polling stations, to stuffing ballot boxes, to candidates paying for votes, election observers said, leading to the disqualification of as much as a quarter of the ballots.
Related Video
- Hearts, Minds and Ballot Boxes in Afghanistan (09/17/10)
- 10 Killed During Afghanistan Voting (09/18/10)
- Afghans Staying Away From Polls Ahead of Election (09/17/10)
The number of disqualified ballots is expected to top one million, Western officials observing the election said, in an election where roughly 4.3 million ballots were reported as cast—the lowest turnout in any Afghan election since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion.
Afghanistan's official Independent Election Commission is scheduled to release preliminary results on Wednesday, with final results expected by early November. At least 571 polling centers will be disqualified with votes at an additional 1,177 currently being recounted, IEC spokesman Noor Mohammad Noor said. A total of 5,510 polling centers were open on Election Day Sept. 18.
"I'm not surprised" about the likelihood of a million ballots being disqualified, said South African Judge Johann Kriegler, one of two foreigners among the five commissioners of the Electoral Complaints Commission, a separate watchdog that also has the power to throw out suspicious ballots. "That the fraud is that high is disappointing on one hand but on the other, it shows that the IEC is taking its job seriously," he said, adding that he is speaking in his personal capacity and not on behalf of ECC.
The Sept. 18 election was held amid a deteriorating security environment across Afghanistan, with candidates and voters threatened by Taliban-led insurgents. Many voters were unable to go to the polls, fearing backlash from the Taliban, who pledged to disrupt the election and punish anyone who participated in the vote.
The previous election, a presidential race in August 2009, was also marred by widespread fraud. About one million votes, most of them for President Hamid Karzai, were thrown out by the ECC and the IEC.
The process of disqualifying fraudulent votes could benefit the development of Afghan democracy, experts said. "What Afghans will be looking out for is did they touch suspicious votes for people with strong links to power? If they do, it could strengthen the legitimacy of the process," said Martine van Bijlert, a senior analyst at the Afghanistan Analyst Network, an independent research organization in Kabul.
Unlike last year, the IEC has been active in disqualifying candidates and polling centers so far, Western officials say. That stands in contrast to the presidential poll, when IEC officials "were complicit in hiding fraud," said a Western official who observed both elections.
IEC officials acknowledged in the lead-up to elections that fraud tainted last year's vote, but promised to do better this year, saying they learned from their mistakes.
In a news conference Monday, the ECC, which processes election complaints, said 4,300 serious complaints had been registered and were being investigated. These complaints could disqualify some of the roughly 2,500 candidates competing for 249 seats in the Wolesi Jirga, the lower house of parliament.
The Wolesi Jirga has emerged as a check on President Karzai's authority, rejecting many of the president's cabinet picks and challenging his decrees. Mr. Karzai and his supporters backed a number of candidates in this year's elections, but it is unclear how well they have done.
Over the weekend, more than 2,000 candidates called on the government to throw out all ballots and hold fresh elections within a year.
Separately, the Taliban's deputy leader for Nawa-ye Barakzai district in Helmand province was detained by coalition forces Monday, according to a coalition statement. Also in the southern province, at least eight Afghans guarding a North Atlantic Treaty Organization supply convoy were killed and three injured in an attack by insurgents Sunday night, according to a spokesman for the provincial governor.
In Kandahar province, a detainee was found dead in his holding cell Sunday, according to a coalition statement. The detainee was arrested during an operation on Saturday night, according to coalition spokesmen, who declined to provide further details.
At least 10 Taliban fighters, including a senior insurgent leader, appear to have been killed by an airstrike in northern Baghlan province Sunday, a statement from coalition forces said. A Taliban spokesman couldn't be reached for comment.
—Arif Afzalzada and Habib Totakhil contributed to this article.


text:
One of the great pleasures of writing this book has been the many arguments and discussions I have had with colleagues who have read portions of it or listened to me at research seminars and conferences. I would like to express my gratitude to them for their contribution to the work. I am especially grateful to Pat Thane who supervised the doctorate with which this book began and to Marybeth Hamilton who has discussed the ideas and read drafts seemingly endlessly over the years. Both have provided me with constant support and intellectual stimulation. The staff of Birkbeck College, University of London, where I took my first degree were an inspiration to me at that time and have continued to support my research and offer me encouragement in many ways since then. I would like to thank Richard Evans, Joanna Bourke, David Feldman, and Dorothy Porter. The first year of the doctorate was spent at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine where Margaret Thorogood and Klim McPherson kindly gave access to their files of epidemiological research on the pill. Although little of that material has found its way into the finished book, it has informed the research. At this time I met Diana Kuh, who gave me confidence in the use of statistics, and graciously obtained permission for me to use the Research Council's National Survey of Health and Development data. I would also like to thank the staff and the architect of the University of Sussex, who provided much needed breaks away from London's harder edges.
This work would not have been possible without the Economic and Social Research Council, which awarded me the doctoral fellowship with which the book began. Thanks must go to the Leverhulme Foundation, which awarded me a Studentship held at the University of Sydney, Australia, thus introducing a comparative dimension to my work. Charlotte MacDonald, the head of History, Victoria University, Wellington, offered me space and support as a Visiting Researcher for six weeks. Responses to the numerous research papers I have given over the years


text:
Aren't you glad they quit their day jobs?
Kanye West sold clothing at The Gap. He always did love fashion!
Listen to The Beat Radio on iHeartRadio
Photo: Getty Images
Before she was Barbz, Nicki Minaj served food at Red Lobster.
Photo: Katherine Tyler for iHeartRadio/ Shutterstock
Photo: Getty Images/ Shutterstock
Photo: Getty Images/ Everett Collection
Photo: Getty Images
15 Things You Didn't Know About Mariah Carey
21 Signature Looks
20 Times Drake's Facial Expressions Were More Entertaining Than NBA Games Themselves
15 Shirtless Zac Efron Photos You Need in Your Life


text:
Bacary Sagna
From Conservapedia
Bacary Sagna (1983-) is a French football defender currently playing for Arsenal F.C. He has been called the staple of the Arsenal back four, based on a game against Chelsea F.C. in March 2008, where he got injured and Chelsea preceded to score two goals and won the game.[1] Previously he played for AJ Auxerre in the French Ligue 1.


text:
: [Developing]
Pokémon: Phoenix Rising
View Single Post
October 10th, 2012 (5:59 AM).
Join Date: Sep 2012
Age: 27
Gender: Male
Nature: Relaxed
Posts: 3
regarding the platform i don't mind what is used as long as i can play for free, for DS you can always use an emulator. My only concern is that people could download the rom, hack it and claim it as their own but that could be done with any fan game.
regarding the game i would love a battle frontier unless its too hard, would be nice to see and battle champions from previous games too. good luck with this game really looking forward to it.
View Public Profile
Send a private message to dgeneratio
Find all posts by dgeneratio
Find threads started by dgeneratio


text:
The 4th annual Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo will be held on Friday, May 22, and Saturday, May 23 on the banks of the beautiful Bayou St. John in New Orleans. The free, family-friendly music and arts festival is put on by the MotherShip Foundation and features some of the best bands in New Orleans, including Little Freddie King, Soul Rebels, Charmaine Neville, Bo Dollis Jr. and the Wild Magnolias, and tons more!
Here's our live broadcast schedule for the Bayou Boogaloo, so tune in and don't miss out!
|5:00 - 5:45 p.m.
|Storyville Stompers
|6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
|Little Freddie King
|7:30 - 9:00 p.m.
|B3 Summit with Joe Krown, John "Papa" Gros, and Rich Vogel
Visit the Bayou Boogaloo web site for the complete festival schedule and lineup.


text:
Anyone know how much we should be drinking throughout the day?
Thanks in advance!
Symptom check anyone?
This thing we call failure is not the falling down, it's the staying down.
At least half your weight in ounces. Get a big cup with a straw. It helps sucking it down. If you stay hydrated, your bloating, nausea, constipation, etc. will actually be less.
If you want to throw up all the time like me, maybe try adding some lemon.
If you're feeling thirsty, you may already be getting dehydrated. Dont wait til you feel thirsty to drink more water. I have a 22oz water bottle I take to work with me and fill it3-4 times a day.
I haven't been told how much water I should drink. I end up drinking between 4 and 5 water bottles full of water a day, but I love water and that is all I really drink.
Mum to angel Jude, Sky, and Rain
#Tacogang #tacos4life
Texas Born, Texas Bred
Texan till I'm Dead
I have been drinking 75 ounces a day. If I did half my weight in ounces that would be 1104 ounces Thats crazy. I would live in the bathroom
megan (31) DH chris (31) DS Joseph (2) born 9/12/10


text:
Breaking News
May 26, 2016
Canada announces tweaks to National Shipbuilding Strategy
MAY 26, 2016 — The Government of Canada today announced a series of enhancements to strengthen the National Shipbuilding Strategy "so that needed vessels are delivered to the Royal Canadian Navy and the Canadian Coast Guard as quickly as...
May 26, 2016
Conrad christens Woods Hole ferry
MAY 26, 2016 —Conrad Shipyard reports that the M/V Woods Hole, a 235-foot ferry built for the Steamship Authority of Woods Hole, MA, was recently christened at Conrad Aluminum in Amelia, LA. With a beam of 64 ft a hull depth of 18 ft and a...
May 26, 2016
Rolls-Royce to design and equip Ostensjo wind farm vessel
MAY 26, 2016 — Rolls-Royce has signed a contract with Spanish shipyard Astilleros Gondan to supply the design and equipment for the second UT 540 WP design Service Operation Vessel (SOV) that Østensjø Rederi recently ordered to support offshore...
May 26, 2016
Danaos opts for MAN Diesel & Turbo upgrades
MAY 26, 2016 — MAN Diesel & Turbo is to upgrade the propulsion system of two 8,500 TEU Danaos Shipping containerships, CSCL Europe and CSCL America. The upgrades will include Engine-Power Limitation (EPL) and the fitting of fixed pitch...
May 26, 2016
d'Amico adds two eco-ships to its fleet
MAY 26, 2016—Product tanker operator d'Amico International Shipping S.A. recently launched two new eco-ships at the Hyundai Vinashin Shipyard Co. Ltd., in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. "Today's launch and the ambitious plans of d'Amico...
May 26, 2016
Alfa Laval PureBallast USCG testing moves swiftly
MAY 26, 2016 – Alfa Laval says that it is continuing to move swiftly towards the submission of a U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) type approval application for its Alfa Laval PureBallast 3.1 ballast water management system (BWMS). Alfa Laval says it...
May 25, 2016
Royal Caribbean adds three newbuilds to STX France orderbook
MAY 25, 2016 — Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE: RCL) today announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with French shipbuilder STX France to build a fifth Oasis-class ship for delivery in the Spring of 2021, for its Royal...
May 25, 2016
Two BAE Systems ship repair yards land Navy contracts
MAY 25, 2016 — Two BAE Systems ship repair yards, BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair and BAE Systems Norfolk Ship Repair, have been awarded significant Navy repair contracts. BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair, San Diego, CA, is being awarded a...
May 25, 2016
Canadian shipbuilding debate continues
MAY 25, 2016 — Canada's Department of National Defence (DND) has launched public consultations in the development of a new defense policy for Canada and Irving Shipbuilding has reportedly taken this as an opportunity to pitch the Liberal...
May 25, 2016
Marine Hospitality launches Fort Lauderdale Water Shuttle
MAY 25, 2016 — Marine Hospitality Corporation of Fort Lauderdale, FL, has launched a new service, Water-Shuttle Fort Lauderdale, using a fleet of flamingo pink boats to offer passengers a unique way to travel along the Fort Lauderdale New River...
News from NASDAQ
Current Issue
• Pioneering New Technologies
• The Evolution of the Z-drive Inland Towboat
• Electrifying the Ferry Market
• Annual Shipbuilder's Guide
• New Blood: U.S. Army set to order new vessels
• Earth Day, Historic for American Offshore Wind


text:
You are a fan of puma anyone ? Come to discover the best forums puma anyone on the internet and share your experience with a community fan of puma anyone . You can also build a forum puma anyone and create your online discussion.
Free forum : puma team for 360. Free forum : puma team for 360


text:
Dreams and cleaning
I had a dream about some old friends (and a former friend) last night. This time they were all going on a cruise without me, but I heard about it or was invited or something at the last minute so I decided to hang out with them for a bit. I didn't buy a ticket for the cruise so I could only stay on the boat until it was about to leave the port. (Weird.) Anyway, I don't remember much about it, but it seems like me and my former friend were able to work out some of our issues, though it was definitely awkwardRead More →


text:
Member? Sign in. Not a member? Register for free.
Gun Trade News - focused on the shooting industry to the exclusion of all else
iOS Universal Newsstand
Gun Trade News (GTN) is focused on the
shooting industry to the exclusion of all else.
Written authoritatively, with a hard-edged,
provocative style, it treats the gun trade for what
it is: a good number of diverse businesses with a
common theme. Not for GTN any hand-wringing
apologies – GTN is hard-hitting and widelyrespected
in terms of style and substance.
Available subscriptions are:
12 months: £Free/ US$Free (12 issues)
We recommend loading the app for the first time in a wi-fi area so that all issue data is retrieved.
If your app will not load past the splash page after a first install or an update please delete and reinstall the app from the App Store
Help and frequently asked questions be accessed in-app and on pocketmags.
If you have any problems at all please do not hesitate to contact us: email@example.com
You can find our privacy policy here:
What's New
New app interface
Improved download speeds and performance
Restore purchases fix
Share now available
As always, if you have any problems at all, please contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Out of nowhere I got to thinking about boy bands the other day and about how there aren't a lot of boy bands around these days. And as I sat down to reminisce with an 'N Sync video on youtube, I realised that I think that this is sort of a shame.
This is a really weird thing for me to be saying, because I hated boy bands back in the day. I'd like to say that this was only because I didn't like the actual songs, and while it's true the songs were not to my liking and that I and much preferred, say, nerding over The Magic Flute in my teens, a big part of my dislike of boy bands was due to my being a bit of a douche as a youth. I've mentioned before that I detested anything popular back then, and oh boy were boy bands ever popular in the 1990s. When I was very young it was Take That, then came Backstreet Boys, and Five, and 'N Sync, and there was also some Boyzone and New Kids on the Block in there somewhere, and I hated all of it. But then I watched that video the other day, with an open mind and well past most of my youthful doucheness, and you know what? I think I get it now. I get what boy bands are about. And I approve.
It's not that I like the song, because the song is every bit as generic as I remembered. It's not just my crush on Justin Timberlake talking either, although Lord knows I have a thing for Justin Timberlake. No, it's the dancing. To be more specific, it's the dancing combined with the singing. Dancing in perfect sync is difficult, doing so while singing is even harder and certainly a lot more complicated than just looking cute while singing a song by yourself in a romantic setting. Being able to pull off perfect in sync dancing and singing is quite a feat and will always be somewhat spectacular and impressive to watch, especially when done by attractive, well-groomed young men. What the boy bands did with their elaborate dancing routines was to send off the signal of a serious effort being made in order to please a female audience. With their performances they created a piece of irresistible fiction about young men teaming up and going out of their way to satisfy a woman, and I suppose 'N Sync were the ones who were most keenly aware of this. Not only was the band named after their charming synchronic dancing abilities, their videos also tended to revolve around the theme of male subordination – the above video was not the only 'N Sync video to make use of the imagery of the band being a set of dolls or puppets in the hands of a young woman:
(This video makes no sense, by the way. The beginning is ok, with the puppets on strings, but why do the puppets then proceed to fall on to a moving train when their strings are cut? And where does the blue, zero-gravity room fit into the narrative? Oh, well.)
And you know what, as far as female fantasies go, I don't think this is a half bad one. Why not indulge in a fantasy for once in which the girl is not trying to get the attention of a distant, aloof, and troubled man? In my day that guy was called Dylan McKay and I suppose his name is Edward Cullen today, and really they're both bullshit with their furrowed brows, brooding, preoccupied personalities, and tendencies towards substance abuse. Most girls will have their fair share of real-life heartbreak, so why not lean back and be pampered by the fictitious attentions of a perfectly dancing set of good-looking young men? At their best (i.e.: Justin Timberlake) boy bands gave off a care-free, tongue-in-cheek, roguish charm, communicated through a painstakingly prepared choreography and pitch perfect vocals. This had clearly taken endless hours of training and had nothing to do with the amateurism and quick fame of today's numerous television talent shows. It presented young girls with the idea that they were worth wooing, and that wooing should take the shape of real effort. I miss that fantasy. And I can't believe I'm saying this, but here goes: I think we need to bring back the boy bands.


text:
DEADPOOL GIVES FREE HUGS! by Sabrerine911Watch
©2013-2016 Sabrerine911
Well...lets just say i wanted to draw something random..and this came out...didnt even want to ink it,didnt feelneccesary anyway ^^
Venom's reaction is hilarious.
Why does Venom remind me of Chewbacca?
Deadpool: thick you for showing i have a nice side not owas a craze killer
I could use a hug.
Deadpool:C'mon you big guy!Venom:What the f@%#!
I bet the writers will steal this idea.
Dead pool: come one just one!
Venom: go away!
I find this one really hilarious!
Venom: go away!
I find this one really hilarious!
hahaha, awesome


text:
me hotel, Phuket (and vicinity)
- Free WiFi and free parking
Main amenities
- 20 smoke-free apartments
- Breakfast available
- Room service
- Airport shuttle
- 24-hour front desk
- Air conditioning
- Daily housekeeping
- Front desk safe
- Lobby TV
What's around
- Heart of Patong
- Patong Beach (1.1 mi / 1.8 km)
- Bangla Night Street (1.3 mi / 2 km)
- Sphinx Theatre (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Patong Boxing Stadium (0.9 mi / 1.5 km)
- Royal Paradise Night Market (1 mi / 1.6 km)
We try to avoid areas full of tourists and of restaurants catering to tourists. So, this…
Not near Bangla rd and Bangla boxing stadium as advertised on your website . It's a 300…
me hotel, Phuket (and vicinity)
Hotel Info: 866-539-8117
- Deluxe Room
- Superior Room
Also popular with travelers from the USA
Nearby Two Star Phuket (and vicinity) hotels
Top Phuket (and vicinity) hotels
Nearby hotels
me hotel, Phuket (and vicinity)'s small print
For transfers, guests must contact the property before arrival at the number on the booking confirmation.
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of THB 200
Breakfast is offered for an extra charge of THB 150 per person (approximately)
Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of THB 1200 per vehicle (roundtrip)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.
Is the description of this hotel not correct? Tell us


text:
A new report from the Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues calls for the integration of ethics across the life of neuroscientific research endeavors. The Commission, chaired by University of Pennsylvania President Amy Gutmann, released the first volume of its two-part response to President Obama's request related to the Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies, or BRAIN, Initiative.
The report, "Gray Matters: Integrative Approaches for Neuroscience, Ethics, and Society," includes recommendations for institutions and individuals engaged in neuroscience research including government agencies and other funders.
The full news release from the Commission is available here.
To accompany the release of the report, Gutmann wrote "Using Our Brains" in The Chronicle of Higher Education, saying, "By integrating ethics into neuroscience research early and thoroughly, we can avoid the need for a future bioethics commission to perform a painful postmortem on the Brain Initiative. When it comes to neuroscience, surely we should use all our brains."
Some coverage of the Commission's report:
The Chronicle of Higher Education


text:
She's had a few attempts by now, but Jennifer Lopez is still in search of her movie comeback. While one-time "Bennifer" partner Ben Affleck has reinvented himself as a director and as Batman, Lopez has gone a while without a real hit, with films like "The Back-up Plan," "What To Expect When You're E...Read More »
Citizens, attempt to remain calm and please put down the baklava and sheftalia, Playtone announced that there WILL be a sequel to 2002's surprise hit, "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" and will again star Nia Vardalos. All this and more in this week's Mindless Wanderings column.Read More »
While the disappointing box office of Ron Howard's underrated "Rush" caused a shakeup at production house Exclusive Media, that doesn't mean no one is banking on the director. And Universal has stepped up, putting down $1 million on a spec script by Gary Spinelli (whose only credit is the Dolph Lund...Read More »
Sometimes, you just can't do it all. Duncan Jones is finding this out as the director has had to exit the brewing feature film on 007 creator Ian Fleming. First announced back in 2012, not much had been heard about the movie since, which would be based on Andrew Lycett's biography "Ian Fleming: The ...Read More »
At least someone out there is thinking about the artistic integrity of the "Fast & Furious" franchise, and that man is the one who started it all, director Rob Cohen. With his first film "The Fast And The Furious" revving its way to over $200 million worldwide, it kicked off ...Read More »
On any average week, one can usually expect news on one or two sub-standard projects to surface into development and production, but as studios frantically look for big-budget pap to quickly fill next year's summer calendar, three new films have quickly announced their journeys into bafflingly misgu...Read More »
Director Rob Cohen, whose last journey behind the camera was the abysmally unambitious "The Mummy: Tomb of the Dragon Emperor," is hardly known for feminist cinematic screeds, unless you count all the bits where Jessica Biel opens her mouth in "Stealth." Added to this his other, self-consciously none-more-macho films -- "xXx" and the first "Fast the Furious" picture -- while spawning a clutch of sequels between them, aren't exactly heralded as action genre classics in the way, say, "Raiders of the Lost Ark" and "Predator" are. So he's probably not the first person you'd think of if you were a hot-shot producer looking for a director to helm a...Read More »


text:
Is Castle New Tonight Monday, April 2, 2012?
Get ready for a British invasion, Castle fans!
Tonight's all new-episode, "The Limey," brings us an uber-hot Scotland Yard police detective on a stateside search for the man who murdered his friend's daughter. The prime suspect? Nigel Winthrop, Deputy General at the British Consulate.
Will Castle and Beckett be able to put their relationship issues aside and solve the case?
Tune in to Season 4, Episode 20: "The Limey" tonight at 10 p.m. ET on ABC. If you can't wait that long, check out our sneak peeks and spoilers roundup for a little taste of what to expect.
Wanna chat with fellow Castle fans? Join the discussion on our Castle Facebook page!
Follow @CastleWetpaint on Twitter
More About Castle
Castle Spoilers
Castle Season 5
Castle Episode Guide


text:
Join or Sign In
Many years ago I went to my first Stampin' Up! Party and have been hooked ever since. I have made my passion a simi career and looking forward to many adventures ahead. GOD is good.
Fall Stamping Kit
Paper Crafts
Watercolor Stamping
Dressed up and somewhere ...
All Dressed Up
Purse Gift Bag
Another Rose
Fourth of July Pinwheel ...
Pinwhell Thank you Note
Menu Board
Note Pad Holder
Butterfly, Fly Away
Every Rose
Take Craftsy with you!
Craftsy Apps for iOS and Android. Read more »


text:
AdForum Talent Profiles are currently in beta, let us know if you see anything wrong in this profile.
Anthony's celebrated technical prowess shines though in his commercials for Lexus, LG, BBC and Nike; alongside his documentary, music video and creative installations for artists like The xx, Mount Kimbie and John Hopkins.
With a nod to his roots as a photographer, his often multi-dimensional approach plays with lighting, layers and inventive editing.
Anthony is a craftsman and a genuine innovator who thrives on an opportunity to approach a project laterally. The level of thought and detail that goes into his productions is astonishing – he makes the ordinary look extraordinary and cares passionately about the quality of his work.


text:
Nice to meet you here at Audiko.net, where it's possible to use hot ringtones for your mobile. Today we have a ringtone of "Loud" by Mac Miller as well as 2503 other ringtones by Mac Miller. "Loud" is the best track from the "Macadelic" album that was released by Mac Miller at their label together with other 45 tracks. You can listen to all 39 Mac Miller – "Loud" ringtone variations available here and download it for free right to your smart phone. You can also examine other 13 albums produced by Mac Miller for all time. "Loud" is referred to , and we bring you a huge amount of artists absolutely for free. And finally, we have collected lyrics for this track and you can view it here as well. So feel free to browse, listen, download ringtones at Audiko.net. Make your phone sound cool!
Mac Miller Loud Ringtone
Albums by Mac Miller
Mac Miller
29 Mar 2011
Mac Miller
28 Feb 2011


text:
ESPN.com's John Hollinger examines eight potential title contenders in today's PER Diem column. Here's his glance at the Boston Celtics:
Of the challengers for a top-four spot, Boston has undoubtedly put together the strongest contender resume. It has gone 19-7 since the All-Star break against a brutal stretch of schedule, lifting the Celtics to fifth in the Power Rankings, and appear to have Miami's number in particular after beating the Heat for a second time in a week. I've already pontificated on Boston's suffocating defense so I won't expand on that too much here, except to note that it is still a bit frail. One more injury to any non-wing player and this whole house of cards may crumble. But for now? The Celtics seem completely rejuvenated, and the higher seeds in the East are justifiably terrified of facing them in an early playoff round.
Hop HERE to read the full story.


text:
Kirinyabigo Ii(B) Group
May is a poultry farmer and wants to use the loan to expand her business.
Mercy sells raw foods and wants to increase her stock with the loan.
Jacinta sells charcoal and Sharifa has a bar business.
This is a group loan. The loan funds will be distributed among the group members, each of whom will invest in her own business. The members mutually guarantee one another's loans. If one member does not repay, the other members are responsible.
Additional Information
About BRAC UgandaThis loan is administered by BRAC Uganda, a registered non-governmental organization (NGO) in Uganda that is also a part of the BRAC international network. BRAC Uganda attempts to address poverty through a holistic model, offering programs in education, health, water & sanitation, agriculture, and microfinance. BRAC Uganda's microfinance program aims to provide the poor with easy, reliable, and efficient access to institutional financial services, and reaches over 150,000 families in Uganda. For more on BRAC Uganda, please see our partner page, and join our lending team, Friends of BRAC Uganda.
This is a Group Loan
In a group loan, each member of the group receives an individual loan but is part of a larger group of individuals. The group is there to provide support to the members and to provide a system of peer pressure, but groups may or may not be formally bound by a group guarantee. In cases where there is a group guarantee, members of the group are responsible for paying back the loans of their fellow group members in the case of delinquency or default.
Kiva's Field Partners typically feature one borrower from a group. The loan description, sector, and other attributes for a group loan profile are determined by the featured borrower's loan. The other members of the group are not required to use their loans for the same purpose.
About Uganda
134View loans »
Success!! The loan was 100% repaid
- Repayment Term
- 15 months (Additional Information)
- Repayment Schedule
- Monthly
- Disbursed:
- Mar 3, 2008
- Listed
- Feb 17, 2008
- Currency Exchange Loss:
- Covered
- Ended:
- Apr 15, 2009


text:
The Magnificent Matador
|Running Time: 94 mins.
|Genre: Drama, Romance, Sports
Maureen O'Hara
Anthony Quinn
Richard Denning
Lola Albright
All Cast & Crew >>
Summary:An aging matador suddenly finds that his commitment to the sport is shaken with doubt. After becoming paralyzed by fear before a big event, he decides to take a rest in the country. There, he meets a rich American woman and the two fall in love. At the same time he must make sure that the young bullfighter he has taken under his wing is truly ready to become a matador.


text:
Posted September 18, 2004 and updated on February 13, 2012
The Forgotten
The most recent home video release of this movie is January 17, 2005. Here are some details…
Related home video titles:
Alfre Woodard plays a young mother who tries to get her life back on track by spending the summer with her uncleDown in the Delta . A single father struggles to overcome his addictions and get his children back in the filmEvelyn . A young boy develops a strong bond with his two eccentric uncles after his inattentive mother leaves him with them for the summer in Secondhand Lions.


text:
WellCare of Georgia will host a children's health fair from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Pendergrass Flea Market, 5641 U.S. Highway 129 North.
The health fair is free and open to children accompanied by a parent or guardian. It will feature health screenings and health information.
All participants who present a Medicaid card will receive a free gift.
Athens, GA ? Athens Banner-Herald © 2016. All Rights Reserved. | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy / About Our Ads | Content Removal Policy


text:
Oklahoma voted against Marxist principles
I disagree with Colleen Walker (Your Views, Nov. 14). She's happy the rest of the nation voted to elect a progressive president. Obviously, Walker can't see the destruction these progressive principles have caused in Europe, where they've had the liberal utopia for years — countries buried in debt, high unemployment and a tyrannical government that controls your every move. Sounds great to Walker, but Oklahomans say, "No thanks!"
A cradle-to-grave nanny state may sound great to people who think their only solution to problems is the government. But every time you take a handout, you give up your freedom and dignity. Yes, some people can't provide for themselves and should be cared for. But why should those who can provide for themselves be allowed to live off the rest of us? I don't have a lot, but everything I have I earned. I'm self-employed. I've built my business for 18 years. Yes, I did build that! This is why Oklahomans voted against Marxist principles. I'm proud to live here. We still believe in the Constitution, family, country and rugged individualism!
If Walker doesn't like it, she should know that California needs more taxpayers in that cesspool of liberalism from which producers are fleeing in droves. As for Obamacare, I hope Walker never needs a knee replacement or a pacemaker. She might be told to just take a pill.
Stephen Butler, Yukon


text:
Mark Munoz: "I don't want to be known as a gatekeeper"
Mark Munoz may be ranked No. 7 in the world, but the last thing he wants to be is the fighter other middleweights face on their way to the title.
The middleweight division has undergone some dramatic changes over the past couple of years with Chris Weidman dethroning long reigning champion Anderson Silva as well as an influx of Strikeforce fighters now climbing towards the top of the divisional rankings
Through it all, No. 7 ranked fighter Mark Munoz has seen plenty of 185-pound contenders come and go but he's been in the thick of things for the better part of the last five years. His ranking denotes where he stands in respect to the best of the best in the middleweight division, but the problem is Munoz doesn't want to just be a top 10 fighter.
It's been an ongoing mission for Munoz to one day reach the peak of the sport and become champion, but dotted throughout his overall impressive record have been a series of staggering losses that keep setting him back off course. He fell to former middleweight title contender Yushin Okami after opening his middleweight career at 3-0. Munoz then put together a four fight win streak only to run into Chris Weidman, who turned his lights out inside of two rounds with a vicious elbow strike knockout.
Munoz had to take off a year after that loss, but came back strong with a dominant win over Tim Boetsch only to have his title hopes dashed once again when Lyoto Machida knocked him out in the first round of a fight where he didn't land a single strike. The worst part about his last two losses? Weidman now stands as the champion of the division while Machida is the No. 1 contender primed to face him in July.
Now as Munoz, at 36-years of age, approaches another main event, his career really is at a crossroads. A win over Gegard Mousasi on Saturday will likely earn him another top five ranked opponent with a chance to regain the contender tag. A loss sends him spiraling in the opposite direction, likely on the cusp of no longer being ranked in the top 10, and a footnote attached to his name that says he is considered a bump on the road to being a serious title challenger.
— Mark Munoz
"I don't want to be known as a gatekeeper, nobody does," Munoz told FOX Sports from Germany. "You want to be known as the best in the weight class, in the division, so I understand that. Gegard and I are both high up there on the list and with a win over Gegard it's definitely going to stamp my place to put my name in the hat as a No. 1 contender.
"I'm not going to say this fight is not important, it's very, very important. I want to win it in the biggest way possible."
While Munoz may best be known to UFC fans as a top ranked middleweight, outside of the cage he's also a father, husband, gym owner, teacher, trainer and motivational speaker. The argument could easily be made that Munoz is sacrificing his fight career by having too many irons in the fire at one time.
Most top level fighters will say that when it's time to fight, everything else has to fade into the background like white noise. Munoz doesn't have that option, and some could see that as a hindrance and possibly the reason why he just can't seem to get over the hump to top dog status.
"I truly have a lot of roles in my life and I'm not going to say it's easy because it's very hard," Munoz said. "I've given a lot of myself because not only do I train mixed martial arts and I'm one of the top fighters in the UFC, but I run Reign (Training Center) but I have an anti-bullying campaign, I have a 6-12 training program, which caters to at risk teens and underprivileged youth, I'm a father to four kids, I have a wife and all their activities, there's a lot that I do. I have to balance all that.
"It's very challenging, but I'm getting better with it. I feel that I've learned this in trying to do all this, people say you need to prioritize your schedule but I think you really need to schedule your priorities."
Better may not be good enough to get past a fighter with as much experience as Mousasi on Saturday night, so Munoz took advice from a good friend as he was preparing for this bout to ensure he was really putting the focus where it needed to be this time around.
It meant Munoz had to rely on other people to do his various jobs and he had to keep his sights on the ultimate prize, which is beating Mousasi and nothing else.
"I'm a giving guy. I love giving. A character that comes to mind is Snow White, she was so giving to the seven dwarves, she gave to everybody, she was the fairest in the land. I'm not saying that I'm that, I've got kids so that's why I'm quoting the Disney movies, but anyways, I don't want to be the evil stepmother in Cinderella either. I'm able to do this because I have a great group of guys around me. You are who you surround yourself around. I know it's hard to manage your time and do all these things, but my training partner and friend Brendan Schaub said this to me, "you just need to concentrate on your fight sometimes, you can't be so giving". It's not happy go lucky, you've got to concentrate on your fight and your fight alone," Munoz said.
"I've got guys understanding that I have to concentrate on my fight and I love that those guys are there to do that for me. So when I have a fight coming up, and this is a very, very important fight for me, so they're here helping me prepare for this fight coming up."
With names like Luke Rockhold, Tim Kennedy and Ronaldo 'Jacare' Souza all chomping at the bit to get a title shot with Vitor Belfort and Chael Sonnen set to do battle in July, the middleweight division is deeper than ever and it's going to be very easy to get lost in the mix. Munoz doesnât want to look back on his career in a decade and say 'I almost made it' because 'almost' just isn't good enough.
So while there's no title on the line and no shot at the title up for grabs either, this fight against Mousasi might just be the most important bout of Munoz's career, and he knows it's not going to be easy to come away the winner.
"Gegard ain't no walk in the park," Munoz said. "He's good -- he's real good."


text:
denise5's Mom Answers Activity
How can we break the news to our family that we're already pregnant again?
Most recent answer (05/15/2015):
We fell pregnant after 8 months with our second. While it was a little crazy we got through it. Celebrate it. Though it is rough at first...posted by lovingmommyhoodd
is it safe to assume my pregnancy will go to term?
Most recent answer (01/27/2008):
Average gestation for twins is 36.5 weeks, so for each additional baby take of 3 weeks of getsation. So, hopefully you will get close. 5...posted by WishinIwasInCA


text:
Recent Comments
- 3 years ago Dear Santa 'iMore' Clause, I would like an iPhone 5 please and I have been a good boy all year round. Merry Christmas!!
- 3 years ago Me please. Never own an iOS device before.
- 3 years ago iPad Mini, I want. Choose me. Me, me, me.
- 3 years ago Always wanted a RED
- 3 years ago Hey guys, this is the first time I posted comment. I come across iMore while looking for info about iPhone 4 and have been...
- Member for
- 3 years 8 months


text:
Maneuvering Unit, Hand-Held, White, Gemini 4
This Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit was used by Edward White III on his historic "walk in space" on June 3, 1965.
It is constructed of aluminium and stainless steel, with three small rocket nozzles, two of which are located on extenders, permitting the astronaut to move his body to the right or left, or gently forward. There is a rocker switch incorporated into the handle for the operation of the nozzles, and two oxygen tanks under 3400 psi of pressure for fuel.
The unit was manufactured by Airesearch Manufacturing Company and transferred to the National Air and Space Museum in 1967.
Transferred from NASA
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Manufacturer
- Airesearch Mfg. Co.
- Astronaut
- Edward H. White, II
- Type
- EQUIPMENT-EVA Devices
- Materials
- Anodized Aluminum, Aluminum, Steel, Fiberglass, Copper, Velcro, Nylon, Adhesive
- Dimensions
- Overall: 2ft 8in. x 1ft 2in. x 9in. x 2in., 6.8lb. (81.28 x 35.56 x 22.9 x 5.1cm, 3.1kg)
- Folded: 17" x 10" x 3"
- Title
- Hand-Held Maneuvering Unit


text:
Latest News
New-trition PartnerPhD Nutrition Inc. is happy to be sponsoring Challenge Penticton and the 2016 Canadian National Multisport Championships. PhD Nutrition Inc., known for premium sports nutrition products and internationally recognized for quality and innovation, will be... read more
Jeff Symonds CampReady to get Ugly? REGISTER NOW Jeff Symonds and his special guests will be hosting the first ever Get Ugly Triathlon Camp July 14-17th 2016 in beautiful Penticton, B.C. The camp will be a fun filled weekend that will culminate with The Peach... read more
Challenge 2015 Highlights... read more
2015 Pro ChampionsValley First Challenge Penticton today crowned two new champions in the first Professional race held over the Half Distance. Victoria BC's Brent McMahon and Peoria, Illinois's Jennifer Spieldenner won hotly contested races in both mens and women's... read more
All Change in 2016Valley First Challenge Penticton today announced changes to the 2016 event as Penticton prepares to host the ITU World Triathlon and Multisport Festival the following year. The 2016 Valley First Challenge Penticton will be run across one single distance;... read more
Team 211 Relay ChallengeA triathlon relay team, which consists of one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, with a combined age of 211, is challenging other teams in the Valley First Challenge Full distance triathlon, on August 30th. A quick calculation reveals an average age of... read more
2015 Professional CompetitionThe 2015 Valley First Challenge Penticton Triathlon will see the professional race move from the traditional Full distance to the Half distance event, to attract more top-level competitors. The Full Distance triathlon consists of a 3.8km Swim, 180km Bike and... read more
Jeff Symonds Interview
In the inaugural Valley First Challenge Penticton, in 2013, hometown boy Jeffrey Symonds survived a high speed bike crash in the bike to post a Sub 8 1/2 hour finish in just his second Full Distance race.read more
PIB PartnershipStory from pentictonwesternnews.com Nearly 200 attended the Valley First Challenge Penticton open house at the Ramada Inn April 9. Most liked what they heard from co-race directors Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown and their plans going forward. There was... read more
Students take on weekly marathonsby Emanuel Sequeira – Penticton Western News posted Apr 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM Penticton's middle school students are on the run. As part of Challenge Penticton, students are taking part in the Middle School Marathon Challenge for nine weeks. Challenge... read more
Challenge Americas AppointmentChallenge Family is continuing to strengthen its position as 'the quality leader in global long distance triathlon' with the appointment of a new management team to develop further growth in North, South and Central America. The Challenge Americas team... read more
New Run CourseValley First Challenge Penticton announces new run course. Flatter run course for North America's oldest full-distance triathlon. Valley First Challenge Penticton has announced a new run course for both the half- and full-distance races incorporating the Okanagan... read more
Valley First PartnershipChallenge Penticton is delighted to announce Valley First has renewed its commitment as the triathlon's title sponsor. The 2015 event will be the second consecutive year that Valley First Challenge Penticton has been supported by the... read more
Long Course LegendsValley First Challenge Penticton will introduce the Penticton Long Course Legends program to recognize and honour those athletes who have finished ten or more Full Distance triathlons in Penticton, since the first race was held in 1983. Over the past 32... read more
Jeff Symonds in BahrainJeff Symonds yesterday placed seventh at the Challenge Bahrain triathlon among a star-studded field of the world's most decorated triathletes. The Challenge Penticton triathlon co-owners this morning extended their congratulations to the locally... read more
Challenge Penticton triathlon enters transition of its ownChallenge Penticton, the oldest long-distance triathlon in North America, has changed owners. The City of Penticton sold the event to a partnership of experienced race directors Kevin Cutjar and Michael Brown. The transaction is now complete and the new owners... read more
Challenge 2015 Promo Video
Ready for the Challenge? Bask in the stunning cinematography of Chris Stenberg as he leads you from the shores of Lake Okanagan through to the fields, valleys and roads that make up the legendary Penticton course.read more


text:
India May Waive Penalties on Past Vodafone-Type Deals – Report
By Bangalore Bureau of Dow Jones Newswires
India is considering waiving penalties on all past cross-border deals that would come under the scanner of tax authorities once parliament clears a proposal to retroactively tax such transactions, the Economic Times reported Thursday.
Citing an official familiar with the matter, the report said the penalty waiver may pare down Vodafone Group PLC's arrears to the government from a 2007 purchase of a telecommunication venture in India to 79 billion rupees from 200 billion rupees.
According to the report, Vodafone's total arrears include 79 billion rupees as tax and an equal amount as penalty for failure to deduct tax at source in 2007. The remaining is the interest on delayed payment of tax, it said.
The plan to waive penalties is part of the government's efforts to pacify foreign investors spooked by recent tax proposals, the report said.


text:
SMD-Kits - AVR-ISP-Stick
|Required time (abt.): 60 minutes
|Difficulty: medium
|Assembly instructions: Dokuwiki
You can build a programming-adapter for AVR-controller from Atmel with this kit.
All parts are in SMD (0805, SOIC-20, SMD-Crystal), the connectors are THT for better mechanical stability.
AVRdude compatible.
This programmer also works fine with Windows 10 (Instructions here)
USB-driver for Windows available, Lin & Mac out of the box.
High-Speed programming up to 400kHz (1kB/s write, 2kB/s read)
Two LEDs for status: one for "OK" and one for "programming".
Compatible to all AVR-controller with less than 64kB flash.
The power supply is supported via USB, you can choose via jumper, if you want to supply the target with 5V or not.
The kit includes:
- 2 LEDs 0805
- 8 Resistors 0805
- 3 Capacitors 0805
- 2 pin-header (gewinkelt)
- 1 USB-A-connector
- 2 Zener-Diodes SOD-323
- 1 Crystal 12MHz
- 1 Attiny2313 (pre-programmed)
- 1 heat shrink tube
- Brand: eHaJo
- Product Code: 200.008
- Availability:: In Stock
- Ex Tax: 5.80€
- zzgl. Versandkosten
Related Products
Tags: SMD-Kits, AVR-ISP-Stick buy in


text:
Heracles (Hercules): The Twelve Labors
Cerberus in Heracles (Hercules): The Twelve Labors
Cerberus is the three-headed hound that guarded the gates of the underworld. He has three heads, a main of snakes, and lion's claws. (Yeah, so you probably won't find a pooch like him in your local pet store.) For his twelfth labor, Heracles has to wrestle the hellhound and bring him back to show Eurystheus.
People who Shmooped this also Shmooped...


text:
Using CoreAudio, I am able to get the sampleRate (frames per second) and the file size, but in order to get the "total" time of the song, I need to know the Real file size of that compressed mp3.
AudioStreamBasicDescription asbd;
UInt32 asbdSize = sizeof(asbd);
// get the stream format.
err = AudioFileStreamGetProperty(inAudioFileStream, kAudioFileStreamProperty_DataFormat, &asbdSize, &asbd);
if (err)
[self failWithErrorCode:AS_FILE_STREAM_GET_PROPERTY_FAILED];
sampleRate = asbd.mSampleRate;
Is there any way I can know the real size of the song using Objective-C?
Thanks in advance.


text:
"Saturday Night Live" alum Norm Macdonald talks about cheating death, 24-hour news stories, shameful sex, Tiger Woods and more. With his laid-back, sarcastic style, Macdonald does offbeat humor like no one else.
© 2015 Comedy Partners. All Rights Reserved. Comedy Central and all related titles, logos and characters are trademarks of comedy partners.


text:
The Bachelorette
Bachelorette 2013 Desiree Hartsock's Premiere: Behind The Scenes (PHOTOS)
Finish up that Memorial Day hamburger and get inside quick! The time for barbeques and lying in the sunshine is over. Desiree Hartsock is starting her journey as the 2013 Bachelorette, and this isn't an event we're simply going to TiVo and watch tomorrow.
Throughout the May 27 episode, Des, host Chris Harrison, and others in Bachelor nation took to Twitter to share their behind-the-scenes photos from Des's premiere episode. Take a look!


text:
Newport Beach based Staminus Communications offered DDoS protection and other security services to its clients; early this morning, their systems went down and a dump of their internal files were dumped to the Internet. Read the rest
Newport Beach based Staminus Communications offered DDoS protection and other security services to its clients; early this morning, their systems went down and a dump of their internal files were dumped to the Internet. Read the rest
Insecure desktop operating systems (and even server/CMS vulnerabilities) has led to the creation of enormous, powerful botnets comprised of thousands, hundreds of thousands, or even millions of machines -- and thanks to the law of supply and demand, it's remarkably cheap and easy to rent time on a botnet and blast any site of your choosing off the Internet. Read the rest
The Norse Map is a Wargames-style visualization of ongoing attacks on servers around the world. Though it shows honeypots rather than actual private or government targets, the result is a live snapshot of trends in computer mischief.
Dubai seems to be getting quite a pounding today. Read the rest
The internal records of Lizardsquad's Lizardstresser -- a service that would, for money, flood sites with traffic intended to knock them off the Internet -- were dumped to Mega by Doxbin's former operator, providing an unprecedented public look at the internal workings of booter. Read the rest
Yesterday, Microsoft convinced a judge to let it take over No-IP's DNS service, shutting down name service for many websites, in order to stop a malware attack. Today, the company fake-pologized. Read the rest
Security journalist Brian Krebs documents a string of escalating extortion crimes perpetrated with help from the net, and proposes that the growth of extortion as a tactic preferred over traditional identity theft and botnetting is driven by Bitcoin, which provides a safe way for crooks to get payouts from their victims. Read the rest
A new Snowden leak, reported by NBC, documents the UK spy agency Read the rest
Molly sez, "For the past two years I've been researching activist uses of distributed denial of service actions. I just finished my masters thesis on the subject (for the Comparative Media Studies program at MIT). Guiding this work is the overarching question of how civil disobedience and disruptive activism can be practiced in the current online space. The internet acts as a vital arena of communication, self expression, and interpersonal organizing. When there is a message to convey, words to get out, people to organize, many will turn to the internet as the zone of that activity.
"Online, people sign petitions, investigate stories and rumors, amplify links and videos, donate money, and show their support for causes in a variety of ways. But as familiar and widely accepted activist tools--petitions, fundraisers, mass letter-writing, call-in campaigns and others--find equivalent practices in the online space, is there also room for the tactics of disruption and civil disobedience that are equally familiar from the realm of street marches, occupations, and sit-ins? This thesis grounds activist DDOS historically, focusing on early deployments of the tactic as well as modern instances to trace its development over time, both in theory and in practice.
"Through that examination, as well as tool design and development, participant identity, and state and corporate responses, this thesis presents an account of the development and current state of activist DDOS actions. It ends by presenting an analytical framework for the analysis of activist DDOS actions."
This is a subject I've given some thought to -- after reading the introduction to Molly's thesis, I'm convinced that this is something I need to read in full. Read the rest
The Internet has been groaning under the weight of a massive distributed denial of service (DDoS) attack on the Domain Name Service, apparently aimed at anti-spam vigilantes Spamhaus, in retaliation for their blacklisting of Dutch free speech hosting provider Cyberbunker. At 300 mbps, the DDoS is the worst in public Internet history.
"These things are essentially like nuclear bombs," said Matthew Prince, chief executive of Cloudflare. "It's so easy to cause so much damage."
The so-called distributed denial of service, or DDoS, attacks have reached previously unknown magnitudes, growing to a data stream of 300 billion bits per second.
"It is a real number," Mr. Gilmore said. "It is the largest publicly announced DDoS attack in the history of the Internet."
Spamhaus, one of the most prominent groups tracking spammers on the Internet, uses volunteers to identify spammers and has been described as an online vigilante group.
In the past, blacklisted sites have retaliated against Spamhaus with denial-of-service attacks, in which they flood Spamhaus with traffic requests from personal computers until its servers become unreachable. But in recent weeks, the attackers hit back with a far more powerful strike that exploited the Internet's core infrastructure, called the Domain Name System, or DNS.
As bad as this is, it could be a lot worse. An anonymous paper called Internet Census 2012: Port scanning /0 using insecure embedded devices reports on a researcher's project to scan every IPv4 address for publicly available machines that will accept a telnet connection and yield up a root login to a default password. Read the rest
It's been more than a year since the WSJ reported that Skype leaks its users' IP addresses and locations. Microsoft has done nothing to fix this since, and as Brian Krebs reports, the past year has seen the rise of several tools that let you figure out someone's IP address by searching for him on Skype, then automate launching denial-of-service attacks on that person's home.
In the above screen shot, we can see one such service being used to display the IP address most recently used by the Skype account "mailen_support" (this particular account belongs to the tech support contact for Mailien, a Russian pharmacy spam affiliate program by the same name).
Typically, these Skype resolvers are offered in tandem with "booter" or "stresser" services, online attack tools-for-hire than can be rented to launch denial-of-service attacks (one of these services was used in an attack on this Web site, and on that of Ars Technica last week). The idea being that if you want to knock someone offline but you don't know their Internet address, you can simply search on Skype to see if they have an account. The resolvers work regardless of any privacy settings the target user may have selected within the Skype program's configuration panel.
Beyond exposing one's Internet connection to annoying and disruptive attacks, this vulnerability could allow stalkers or corporate rivals to track the movement of individuals and executives as they travel between cities and states.
The Electronic Frontier Foundation has published a comprehensive, multi-lingual guide to keeping sites that are undergoing distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks alive.
Denial of service (DoS) and distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks are increasingly common phenomena, used by a variety of actors—from activists to governments—to temporarily or indefinitely prevent a site from functioning efficiently. Often, the attack saturates the target with server requests designed to flood its bandwidth, leaving the server unable to respond to legitimate traffic.
Though the owners of major sites often have the resources to fend off or even prevent such attacks, smaller sites—such as those belonging to small independent media or human rights organizations—are sometimes permanently disabled due to a lack of resources or knowledge.
This guide aims to assist the owners of such websites by providing advice on choosing an appropriate webhost, as well as a guide to mirroring and backing-up their websites so that the content can be made available elsewhere even if their site is taken down by a DoS or DDoS attack.
I grew up in the antiwar movement and participated in my first sit-in when I was 12. Sit-ins are a sort of denial of service, but that's not why they work. What they do is convey the message: "I am willing to put myself in harm's way for my beliefs. I am willing to risk arrest and jail. This matters." This may not be convincing for people who strongly disagree with you, but it makes an impression on people who haven't been paying attention. Discovering that your neighbors are willing to be harmed, arrested, imprisoned, or even killed for their beliefs is a striking thing.Moral Suasion
And that's a crucial difference between a DDoS and a sit-in: participants in a sit-in expect to get arrested. Participants in a DDoS do everything they can to avoid getting caught. If you want to draw a metaphor, DDoSers are like the animal rights activists who fill a lab's locks with super glue. This is effective at shutting down your opponent for a good while, but it's a lot less likely to draw sympathy from the public, who can dismiss it as vandalism.
(Image: Sit-in "Giornata degli studenti", a Creative Commons Attribution Share-Alike (2.0) image from retestudentimassa's photostream) Read the rest
Anonymous claims to have no leaders, but it also lacks any sort of structure through which such a claim could be made -- that is, lacking any constitution or formal decision-making structure, there is no clear way in which an official "no leaders" policy could be ratified and articulated. If no one can speak for Anonymous, can anyone say (on behalf of Anonymous), "We have no leaders?" It's the key question in this bit of drama, because the ousted "leaders" have made counterclaims that Ryan acted as he did in order to establish himself as leader of Anonymous.
Others argued against this equivalence. "Ryan was the dictator, not the one who decided to solve the dictator problem," said one. Another responded, "Lol, how do you know? For all you know, Owen and Ryan are just the classic generals duking out to take over."Read the rest
For his part, Ryan told the UK's Thinq today that he shared the concerns over private decision making. Owen and the other leaders "crossed the barrier, involving themselves in a leadership role," Ryan said.
Now, some members of Anonymous have issued a press release disclaiming any threats against the Church. They claim that the Church had trumped up the threat in order to lure Anonymous supporters into launching a denial-of-service attack on the Church's site, which the Church could backtrack and use as the basis of a series of lawsuits against Anonymous participants.
I believe it. Close observers of the "Church" have opined that Phelps and his family have no particular strong beliefs, but that rather they are aggressive litigants who use shock tactics to lure private individuals and local police and governments into attacking them or abridging their rights. The family then brings lucrative civil action against all parties. It sounds like a sweet little racket if you're an utter sociopath.
If the threat from Anonymous was really trumped up, it's a pretty fine forgery, one that shows a high degree of attention and subtlety from the Phelps side -- someone there is a damned fine mimic of hacker bombast. It's also clever in that it attacks Anonymous in its weakest spot: the absence of any visible, formal governance structure makes it hard to sue or shutter Anonymous, but it also makes Anonymous vulnerable to these false-flag attacks and hoaxes (and it means that Anonymous has no institutional basis with which it might, for example, hire attorneys to sue Phelps or defend its members should Phelps sue them). Read the rest


text:
Comments about 'BYU basketball: BYU, USF to battle for 2nd place in WCC standings'
- Oldest first
- Newest first
- Most recommended
BYU still can't put away a team. Even Santa Clara came back on them on Thursday. If they would have played another 10 minutes BYU would have lost. I wouldn't be surprised to see BYU go up with a big lead and then lose it again this year.
- 11:19 a.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
Lets see if Winder and Bartley get more playing time than a continually slumping Carlino.
- 11:56 a.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
BYU should not lose this game. Then again, they shouldn't have lost to USF
last season at home either.
USF is a good team, but much of their recent win streak has taken place at home. In fact, they have played the bulk of the first half of their WCC schedule at home, with road games more weighted to the back half; the opposite of what BYU has faced. Yes, BYU and USF are playing for sole possession of 2nd place tonight, but BYU should have the edge for the rest of the way even if the Cougars lose this game. However, like I said earlier, the Cougars should not lose. Doesn't mean the won't, but they shouldn't.
- 12:47 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
The length of close basketball games is a turnoff, so I always hope for at least a 19 point win by the victor, as that will avert incessant fouling and time outs after each inbounding of the ball. Would love to see new rules that do not allow timeouts after, say, the two minute mark. Let them just play on to the finish. That would be more fun and a better indicator as to which is the better team. Since such a rule is not in place, hope the Cougars win by a large margin. Early Church meetings in the morning.
- 3:21 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
If Santa Clara had gotten within single digits, the starters would have been put back in the game. Yes, it's dangerous but winning by 13 when you'd been up by 26 isn't that big of a deal so late in the game. Pretty Rose knew how much time was left.
- 5:56 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
Cloudy weather in the Pacific Northwest makes some people depressed. In the last quarter against Santa Clara Haws did not play and the bench was cleared. That's hardly a failure of BYU to put away Santa Clara. It would have been poor coaching if BYU ran up the score beyond the 20 point margin and deny the bench an opportunity to play.
- 6:05 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
"BYU still can't put away a team. Even Santa Clara came back on them on Thursday. If they would have played another 10 minutes BYU would have lost."
You must have been watching a different game.
BYU's reserves did give away some of BYU's 23-point lead in the closing minutes versus Santa Clara but the game had already been decided.
- 6:09 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
WCC•no ranked teams
GZ bites it against Memphis
- 9:23 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014
- Like
- Report abuse
DeseretNews.com encourages a civil dialogue among its readers. We welcome your thoughtful comments.
— About comments
- Live streams: 4A & 5A baseball tournament...
- Looking back: Ray Harroun wins 1st...
- Ex-MLB hurler winds up for Vermont governor...
- Serial winner Mourinho hired to revive fading...
- The last tackle powder puff football game...
- Column: Baylor should pull plug on its...
- Health experts urge WHO to consider moving...
- Adieu, Rafa: 9-time French Open champ Nadal...
- Utah and UVU assigned regionals; BYU... 43
- Pac-12 champs: Utah wins baseball title... 35
- Dick Harmon: With historic hoops... 26
- Rose excited for near future stability,... 22
- Column: Baylor should pull plug on its... 20
- BYU football receives commitment from... 18


text:
Adoptable Male Dogs
Name: Teddy Adoption Pending!
Age: 2 Yrs
Weight: 18 lbs
Good with dogs: Yes
Good with cats: Unknown
Good with children: Unknown
House trained: Yes
Crate trained: Yes
Adoption Fee: $350.00
Special Needs: Heartworm +
Teddy is a very friendly little guy. He loves his people and gets along well with the other dogs in his foster home. We don't know about cats since we have not seen him with a cat. He love to chase the squirrels and bird in the yard and he love doing the BT 500. It would be very beneficial for him to have a back yard to run and play in.
Teddy is house broken and crate trained. However, it seems as though he was not taught too much. He does not know basic commands but he is very smart and he is learning quickly.
Unfortunately Teddy came to us heartworm positive and with what looked like frost bite on his ears and pads. His overall health is good but he will need to complete heartworm treatment before he is ready to move on to his forever home.


text:
you are viewing a single comment's thread.
I do agree with you that we should not see this as a push over. Villa maybe at the wrong end of the table, but they do have some talent and will not be a push over.I'm not sure if Enrique will be available, and with both Kelly and Wisdom also not available I think that means Downing at LB.Cole is another that obviously stands out in your line up, and I'm sure many will disagree with you. But it seems to me Cole Hendo and JonJo all made the case that they should be included in the starting lineup. JonJo for me does not impress wide, and I do think our best midfield three are what you have listed, so I'd keep him on the bench as an option to replace Allen or Lucas if we need extra fire power.So for me it's a toss-up between Cole and Hendo playing the inside forward role. Both have had a confidence boost in the last couple matches, and I'd hope would want to push on, so maybe we do literally toss a coin.
As far as I am aware, Enrique was took off as a precaution with a tight hamstring so am hopeful he will be back in the line up!Cole's last couple of outings for us have been good, well, he has scored in both then gone on to play well. I really think Villa will be deep so was thinking either Suso or Cole as the unlocker that side, don't think pace will be too much of an issue as I don't think there will be much space to run!


text:
Lot 1001 View Catalog
Circa 1960s. Both are very scarce and in odd size variations. Large size reads "Yeah Yeah Yeah" on bottom and has a sticker marked "Handpainted World Gift Japan". Only slight damage under one-inch section of neck. The second nodder has a magnet on bottom and is stamped "Japan". One small line crack to back of head.
Condition (Excellent). Size Largest: 10" T.
Sign In to see what this sold for
|$300 – $600
|Starting Bid
Your maximum bid will remain private.


text:
If you're into gardening, your yard is probably burgeoning with fresh herbs. And, if you don't garden, supermarkets make fresh herbs available pre-cut and packaged, or packed in soil-filled pots. There's hardly a dish that can't be enhanced with fresh herbs, whether the herb is placed on, in, or literally alongside food as nothing more than garnish. The herbs, or combinations of herbs, that add excitement and complex flavor to our foods is endless, and each of us has a preference.
I've used the same basic batter recipe for making cobblers for years. It has never failed me and adapts well to a wide variety of summer fruits, including fresh sweet cherries. I've made summer cobblers with a combination of fruits, such as blueberries, raspberries, blackberries and cherries, but more often than not, I do single-fruit cobblers, like the ones here for cherry cobbler.
Native to Jamaica, "jerk" is a way of cooking in which meat, typically chicken or pork, is dry-rubbed or marinated in a wet mixture comprised of allspice (in Jamaica it's called "pimento), cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, thyme, garlic, scallions – and the heat of very hot peppers, such as the Scotch Bonnet pepper. The hotness (piquancy) of a pepper is calculated on the "Scoville" scale, named after its creator, American pharmacist Wilbur Scoville, who devised it in 1912. Depending on the amount of capsaicin, or Scoville heat units (SHU's) a pepper contains, it is given a number from zero to 10.
If you've bitten into a peach or nectarine lately, you already know this year's crop is exceptionally delicious and flavorful. With supplies good and prices affordable, many of us of are not only bringing home peaches and nectarines for eating out of hand, but for using in recipes, too – especially for things that are sweet. Aside from the usual jams, cobblers and ice cream, peaches and nectarines are also delectable in cakes, pies and tarts.
If you've been caught up in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil since it began earlier last month, you are not alone. However, in addition to the electrifying games, we've also been hearing a lot about all the good food there is to be enjoyed in Brazil. If you are familiar with Brazilian dishes, such as Pão de Queijo (Brazilian cheese bread), Feijoada (considered Brazil's national dish, a one-dish meal comprised of black beans and meat), or Picadinho (a classic Brazilian stew), you already know how uniquely delicious and vibrant Brazilian dishes are.
In my neck of the woods, it's no secret who the good cooks are. Luckily, they are generous, too, frequently sharing the best of their best recipes. From Bluffton's Sun City, Caroline Kennedy is one such cook, whose recipes have won contests, appeared in cookbooks and magazines (like Southern Living) and, of course, in newspapers, including this one. I've not yet shared Caroline's recipes using fresh tomatoes and, with Fourth of July weekend meal plans underway, any one (or all) of them would make fine additions to a celebratory menu.
If you've ever been to the either the Dekalb Farmers Market or the Buford Highway Farmers Market, in the Atlanta area, you already know that they are international markets of global proportions, both figuratively and literally. The Dekalb Farmers Market, all 140,000 square feet of it, is a "true world market serving up to 100,000 people per week," selling everything from produce, meat, seafood, dairy and bakery items, to spices, coffee, gadgets and books most of which cannot be typically found in your neighborhood grocery store.
What is your idea of the perfect brownie? Maybe you've already found it, and maybe you're still looking. Perhaps, one of these will end your search. Cookbook authors Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito, of Brooklyn's famed Baked Bakery, believe that brownies should not be "cakey," but slightly fudgy – and never frosted.
A plan to offer you some outstanding brownie recipes went awry after I took another exploration through Renée Behnke's "Memorable Recipes to Share with Family and Friends," which was highlighted in this column in 2009 when the book was first published.
Cold vegetable and fruit soups are refreshing on warm days and make a terrific accompaniment or first course at lunch. Vichyssoise (pronounced vee-shee-swahz), a creamy soup containing potatoes and leeks, is the most well-known of cold soups, but over the decades – since vichyssoise made its appearance nearly 100 years ago – in 1915 – other cold soups, made with a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, have also become popular as good ways to stay cool when warmer weather arrives.
Peninsula Clarion ©2016. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Saddleman surefit camo seat covers
Reviewed By Matthew K (Redding, CA) Reviewed for a 2012 Chevy Silverado —5/22/2016 11:08 AM
The seat covers look good once installed and seem to be of decent quality but only time will tell. The rear covers are a nightmare to install. Both the front and rear covers were missing the "s hooks" for securement. While cinching the cords tight, one of the loops(securement points) seperated from the cover. I hope they last.
Mossy Oak Seat Covers
Reviewed By Amanda L (WATERLOO, IA) Reviewed for a 2011 Ford F-150 —5/19/2016 6:42 AM
I really like these seat covers as they seem to fit well but the Velcro spots that they have are in odd places for making sure that covers stay were they need to. The center console lower cover has Velcro on the back but when you put it thru there is no where to attach it to so there for when you bring the arm rest up and down will not stay in place. All the covers were kind of like this.


text:
The master's degree program in science and technology journalism
(STJR) at Texas A&M University prepares students for careers as
writers and editors in science, technology, and medicine. Open to
candidates with scientific or other backgrounds, it includes course
work in both science journalism and science. Students choose
between an internship track and a thesis track. For information,
please contact the program coordinator, Barbara Gastel, MD by clicking here.
Successful job placements in diverse fields continue for the
STJR program.
Using communication in statistics
Jingang Miao, who earned his STJR master's in 2010 and a PhD in
From editing technical documents about innovative devices to
writing press releases about medical studies and features about the
latest space research, STJR students doing internships had a
As in past years, our MS program in science and technology
journalism is accepting applications for spring entry. Candidates
wishing to begin their studies in the spring 2016 semester should
Texas A&M University • Website by CVM Communications • Website Feedback • Site Policies • Sitemap • Employment • Contact Us


text:
I turn 51 in three weeks.
Today I took advantage of the perfect weather, and a wrong turn (by my friend) and rode 51.2 miles.
Does 3 weeks early count?
I turn 51 in three weeks.
Today I took advantage of the perfect weather, and a wrong turn (by my friend) and rode 51.2 miles.
Does 3 weeks early count?
Got my vote!
'09 Motobecane Immortal Pro, with lollipops
'09 Fuji Aloha 1.0 TT build. with lollipops
'09 Lamborghini Viaggio Tandem
'06 Mongoose Commuter
'02 Diamondback Hybrid
"Oh, to be 60 again!"
As long as you double it up on "the big day."
Incidentally, a few years back, I went on a mile-for-year birthday ride with a fellow cyclist -- he was turning 82.
Did my birthday ride a couple weeks ago on a Sunday when my B-day was later in the week. You ride gets my vote!
oldschool areodynamic brick
I don't count mine until on or after the birthday. You get to make your own rules.
The more you ride your bike, the less your ass will hurt.
RANS V3 - Ti, RANS V-Rex - cromo, RANS Screamer - cromo
haha ... no. you have to redo the ride and cut it at 50 exactly! now, get going! :-)
have a great B-day. my 50th was one dark day - here's to yours being better!
cycling is like baseball ~ it doesn't take much to make it interesting
But wasn't there something, I seem to recollect, about premature birthday rides having to be validated by the correct distance on the actual birthday with a sled full of weight equivalent bricks?
I'm sure I didn't invent that
If riding early counts, I'll just go ahead and start knocking out all my birthday rides up to 100 or so now. Should be a lot easier than waiting until I'm actually that old.
The more you ride your bike, the less your ass will hurt.
Seems fine to me.
Since 3/52 = 0.0577 and you rode 51.2 then by the law of hyperbole they exaggerated distance entitles you to claim the ride.
"Of all the things I ever lost I miss my mind the most." Mark Twain
If all you have is a hammer, every problem looks like a nail.
I see no mention of pie. Therefore, disqualified.
However, there is a 72-hour grace period -- if you have a significant amount of pie before the 72 hours have elapsed, then it can still count.
Last edited by BengeBoy; 03-22-10 at 11:33 AM.
How long was I in the army? Five foot seven.
Spike Milligan
OK, I made officially count today.
I turned 51 yesterday and rode 53.2 miles today.
I ride with a group that starts about 11 miles from me. I usually ride 5 miles to meet them and then peel off for home towards the end. Today I rode the 11 miles to the start, rode 31 miles with the gang, I joined them for a post ride iced tea at a local joint, and then rode the 11 miles home. Felt good.
The weather was fabulous for cycling in NJ today.


text:
i am beyond excited considering I've been training for weeks and this weekend is supposed to be nice n dry here in Portland so that means Alpenrose here i come.
Considering this will be my first time, I was just curious what would you recommend bringing for my first time at the track? Any etiquette i should know about?
Also night before routine and morning routine? No drinking tonight and bed early right? hah
And right now I'm going to use my Mercier basically stock and have been looking for a good track/city riding wheelset. I've been thinking Mavic Open Pros with double fixed Miche hubs (one cog for street/other for track).
Any other suggestions in the 300-400 dollar range?
Thank you very much and i hope to get some responses back.


text:
Top Stories
Superintendent Letter to FBUSD Community & Community Meetings
Letter to FBUSD Community 5/13/16 Letter to FBUSD Community (Spanish) 5/13/16 Schedule of Meetings Schedule of Meetings (Spanish ) COMMUNITY MEETINGS TUESDAY, MAY 17, 2016 - Personnel Meeting Notes (English & Spanish)
FBUSD Negotiations Updates With FBDTA
FBUSD & FBDTA NEGOTIATIONS UPDATE TENTATIVE AGREEMENT REACHED BETWEEN DISTRICT AND TEACHERS ASSOCIATION The District and the FBDTA reached Tentative Agreement today, April 7, 2016 in their contract negotiations. The parties agreed to a 5% across the board wage increase for 2016-17, and a 2% across the board wage increase for 2017-18. In addition, the parties agreed to discuss in the 2017-18 . . .
LCAP Community Meetings (Annual Update) & Governor's Proposals for 2016-2017 School Year
Click on the link below to review the LCAP Community Meetings & to review the Governor's Proposals for the 2016-2017 State Budget & K-12 Education. LCAP Community Meeting Schedule (Annual Update) Preview the meeting presentation here: LCAP Meeting Presentation If you would like to comment, please complete the following form & return to the . . .
Welcome Back to School
August 2015 Hello and Welcome to a New School year!! As we begin the 2015 – 2016 school year, I want to welcome every . . .


text:
We have several varieties of pumpkins to choose from. They range in prices from $2.00-$10.00. We also sell ornamental corn, cornstalks, straw bales, gourds & broom corn for you to decorate for the upcoming fall season.
Nelson's Pumpkin Patch
Your Subtitle text
Home Page
About Us
Contact Us
Field Trips
Birthday Parties/Events
What's New at The Patch?
Special Events
Opening September 19, 2015 & Closing October 25- Weather Permitting
Find your way through the maze using your smart phone.
Make sure to download the QR Reader App before you head out to the patch!
For details go to mazetrivia.com Teachers and Groups check out this
Pork Chops on a Stick will be sold in the Concession Stand this Weekend! $6.00
We only accept cash & checks! Sorry, we do not offer group rates on weekdays after 3:00 P.M. We DO NOT offer any group rates on weekends!
During weekdays, some attractions may not be available.
Nelson's Pumpkin Patch Corn Maze...Where Getting Lost is Bushels of Fun!
Our farm is not only the place to find all your fall produce & Halloween decorations, but also a great place to bring your entire family for a full day of fun!
Take a hayride through the woods, walk through
Spookley's Trail
, feed the goats and chickens, find your way out of the pre-school straw maze and if you are brave enough enter the Gruesome Granary Haunted House.
This year the two acre corn maze is in the shape of
Spookley the Square Pumpkin
, however if you are looking for more of a challenge this year we have an
eleven acre corn maze saluting our veterans!
We also have games, shopping, concessions and much, much more!
Like Us On Facebook
Happy Fall Y'all
Content copyright