text:
As previously discussed in Spiral Threads of Corrosion Overtake an Antenna Drive, a one-year conservation triage project is underway to deal with artifacts that are actively deteriorating and require stabilizing treatments prior to being permanently relocated to the new storage facility at the Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Center in Chantilly, Virginia. These artifacts include a wide …Continue Reading
This month marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of the sole launch of the Soviet space shuttle Buran. The idea of a reusable space plane has existed for decades among space enthusiasts and predated the idea of a rocket carrying humans into Earth orbit. The space race era manager of the Soviet Space program Sergei Korolev studied …Continue Reading
Although the collection of the National Air and Space Museum contains some of the best air- and spacecraft, it also has one of the best collections of artifacts from the often forgotten days of ballooning. Before humans were able to fly into the heavens on wings or rockets, they first rose off the ground in …Continue Reading
While processing a National Air and Space Museum Archives photo collection, I came across this image—two men holding the wax head of astronaut Alan Shepard! Although wax replicas are often used for creepy Halloween special effects, this wax model of Shepard's head was made by the National Historical Wax Museum for realistic display purposes. …Continue Reading
One question I'm often asked as a curator is, "do you ever find anything interesting for the museum on eBay?" The answer is yes. This is the story of a particularly interesting find. When developing the aviation component of the museum's "Time and Navigation" exhibit, I wanted to showcase the role of navigational radar in …Continue Reading


text:
Dec 19, 2012 8:50 AM
Don't settle for a little sparkle when you can have a whole lot of shine. The brilliant metallic bronze of the Farah Scarf ($245) from Rag & Bone will give your lucky penny a run for its money. In fact, it'll replace your penny altogether. Who needs luck when you wear this scarf with confidence?
If you've got a product or service that you'd like to promote on Outblush, click here to find out about our advertising opportunities.
Outblush is a blog for girls who love to shop. Our staff digs up the best clothes, home stuff, beauty items, and more. New items are posted every day — bookmark us and check out:

subset: commoncrawl


text:
During an interview with" Inside South Florida," Phil Collins let slip this little gem, "I've just started to work with Adele. I really love her voice. I love some of this stuff she's done, too."
Unfortunately, the interviewer did not follow up on this.
At this time, Adele has issued no statement about this. On her website's forum, it states that she is working with Collins, Diane Warren and Ryan Tedder, front man for One Republic. Adele has been out of the public's sight since the birth of her first child, a son. Her tremendously successful first two albums, "19" and "21," were released two years apart. It may be that her third album will follow this same trajectory.
Collins was in Miami Beach last week to promote the expansion of his non-profit charity, Little Dreams Foundation. The foundation was founded in 2000 by Phil and his ex-wife, Orianne. Their mission is to fulfill the dreams of young, talented disadvantaged or disabled people in music, art and sports.
Phil told the news program that he often gets letters from kids asking him how to break into the music business. He and Orianne then conceived the nonprofit to help young people without resources get coaching, training and advice.
Children are selected based on talent, motivation and enthusiasm. Once they are selected, they work with mentors.
Children, namely his two young sons, inspired Collins to get back to writing.
He said, "I'd decided I kind of missed that creative stuff, so I'm trying to get back into writing and that's getting into a certain head space and personal drive."
He continued, "I've got some lyrical ideas on paper that are good. I've started to thrash around at the piano. A lot of it is hit and miss. All you need is something to hang an idea on and you're off."
He has been pleasantly surprised at how certain songs of his have held up over time.
He joked about his first solo hit single, "In the Air Tonight," saying, "That's going to be on my headstone. He came. He wrote 'In the Air Tonight.' He died."
Phil's last album was released in 2010. The album, "Going Back," consisted of covers of some of his favorite Motown songs.
After his last tour with Genesis, in 2007, he sustained nerve damage in his neck. He told the press in 2009, "My vertebrae have been crushing my spinal cord because of the position I drum in."
Collins went on to say that surgery to repair dislocated vertebrae in his neck has left him unable to holda drum stick properly. He even resorted to taping his sticks to his hands to get through a gig.
Last year, however, Phil announced that he's had a change of heart. "I've started thinking about doing new stuff," he told the press. He even contemplated playing some concerts again and maybe with Genesis.
One thing seems certain. With the writing prowess of both Collins and Adele, a collaboration could bring amazing results.


text:
William Earl Dutton
Position: HB
Height: 5-10 Weight: 180 lbs.
Born: December 9, 1918 in Morgantown, WV
Died: August 2, 1951 in Pittsburgh, PA
College: Pittsburgh (school history)
Drafted by the Washington Redskins in the 3rd round (25th overall) of the 1943 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 0 (15060th overall since 1950)
Sponsor this page for $5 and help Pro-Football-Reference.com provide this service. Your message will replace this ad.
Output includes all games from 1920 to 2015.


text:
Also Available In
This item cannot be purchased online at this time, please call us or email us for further information.
Phone: (601) 362-7257
Fax: (888)623-5670
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
This adorable puppy themed canopy is a great way to encourage your child to love pets as well as give them a new reason to hit the sack when bedtime permits! This canopy will expand your child's mind in a very creative and imaginative way and give them a sense of security at the same time. Due to its design, the "Puppy Pal Boy" canopy is ideal for a little boy's bedrooms or even a playroom adding a playful mood to the entire room!
The top hanging portion of the canopy is made of an ultra-soft chocolate colored minky fabric to look like the top or roof of a dog house with the words "Puppy" written on it and a few paw prints. The remainder section of the canopy consists of a beautiful sheer white mesh that is also accented by a few paw prints.
You can easily coordinate this cute canopy with the One Grace Place "Puppy Pal Boy" full collection of bedding and additional accessories to complete your child's bedroom. Parents too can also be creative and even purchase some stuffed little puppies to add a final touch. The canopy can be easily mounted on the ceiling and hung near the bed.
The fabric of the "Puppy Pal Boy" canopy is made of polyester and cotton which is equally divided and combined, 50/50. The canopy contains a round metal frame within the fabric to easily and effectively hold its shape. When caring for your canopy, spot clean it only with a very soft damp cloth and mild soap. Do not tumble dry, only line dry and do not iron, as ironing is not necessary.
The overall dimensions of the Puppy Pal Boy canopy are 18 inches deep by 80 inches tall and the bottom's overall perimeter is a total of 122 inches. The canopy was designed in the USA and made in China.
You May Also Like
Review / Comments Write a review
Follow us for savings
Please Visit Our Store
When in Mississippi
©2015 Cullen's PlayPen Inc.


text:
Acoustic Image has a YouTube Channel!
We have produced two videos and posted them on our YouTube channel. The first one describes our new Series 4 product line, and the second is an online manual that describes the operation of our products and how to get the most out of them.
The Series 4 video is broken down into five parts. We suggest that you watch them in order but pay particular attention to the sonic comparisons in the last part.
- Introduction: a brief overview.
- What's changed: changes from Series III to Series 4 are described.
- Description of the S4 amp heads.
- Description of the S4 combo amps.
- Comparison of the combo amps: side by side audio comparisons of the three combo amps to give you an idea of the sonic differences.
The online manual is presented in five parts. These videos are complementary to our product manuals so in order to get the most out of them we suggest you refer to the appropriate manual as you watch.


text:
Know the Laws: Georgia
Most of the laws relevant to domestic violence and sexual assault are based on state law.
Information about family violence protection orders, stalking protection orders, bond for good behavior and moving in and out of state.
State-specific custody information for Georgia.
This page addresses some general (not state-specific) laws regarding one parent taking a child out of the state without the other parent's consent.
General information about the laws about ending your marriage and dividing your property, with links to Georgia-specific information.
Information about crimes the abuser may have committed in Georgia and victim assistance programs.
If you are a victim of domestic violence, then it may be illegal for the abuser to buy or have a gun.
You may have a right to sue an abuser for medical costs, lost wages, and to recover your property.
Immigration information for victims of domestic violence, crime victims, and others.
Under federal law, which applies to all states, an abuser may lose his right to have a gun.
Information about military protection orders and confidentiality on military bases.
Information about tribal laws related to domestic violence and sexual abuse.
A get is a divorce under Jewish law.


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving Sebring and Mahoning County in Ohio. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in Sebring, OH today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving Sebring:
Skydiving Sebring, Skydiving in Sebring, Sky Diving Sebring, Skydive Sebring OH, Skydiving 44672, Sebring Skydiving, Skydiving Sebring Ohio, Skydiving near Sebring, Skydiving in Sebring Ohio, Sebring Sky Diving, Skydive 44672, Skydiving Sebring OH, Skydive Sebring, Skydiving Mahoning County, Skydive in 44672, Skydiving OH, Sky Diving Sebring OH, Sebring, Ohio
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text:
Baroness done in a more Ame-Comi style.
Is it weird that Baroness made me happy that I got glasses when I was younger? I know its strange that a BAD GUY would make me happy to get glasses but I loved Baroness so much as a kid that she made glasses bad ass.
I still hadn't framed the one you gave me which i need to do.
This looks amazing
Is there anyway I can order this(and other prints) from you online? I went by your booth a few times at Botcon, and no one was there. Loved the art work, just wish I could have bought some. Keep up the great work, man.
O_O Whoa.
wow nice one! someone should make a sculpt of this!
I love the pose; it'd be perfect for a mini.
Love the colors on this man!
love it! i just can't help but think of Eliza Maza
Thanks! Who's Eliza Maza though?
Always loved the Baroness' outfits. I really like her jacket here and her choker. All around, she turned out awesome!
Great work, man! Love the dramatic pose and the colouring in this pic. Excellent work! Very well done!
Awesome man! Really cool!
very nice... love how you got the original gun down!
The extended pinky lets you know that she's classy and sophisticated.
This just kicks ass, plain and simple. Way to go Robby.
This just kicks ass, plain and simple. Way to go Robby.
Very cool
Look pretty darn good Robby! Larve the cel shading you've done!
Really cool, Robby. Looks like an action figure! XD
Indeed she does!
really awesome art
i really don't know about her but is she evil?
i really don't know about her but is she evil?
Oh yes... she's evil alright!
like your stylizing and I like how you do the highlight
good job
good job
That's very cool. Could you do a SCARLET/SNAKE EYES pic too?
Wow... Amazing work Robby. The pose and style mesh perfectly.


text:
Aug 15, 2013
By: Matt Burkholder
Head Coach Tim DeRuyter addresses the media following Thursday's practice.
FRESNO, Calif. - One thing about a football roster that you can't have enough of is depth and that is exactly what the Fresno State football team has at the running back position going through this season's fall camp.
The 'Dogs reported for camp two weeks ago with a bevy of options for running backs coach Joe Wade to decipher from and to this day he says nobody has given an inch. All while remaining healthy with the group taking maximum reps, other than Malique Micenheimer who suffered a setback at last week's scrimmage that coaches are being cautious about.
"We have four guys and then there is Malique who was having a great camp," said Wade. "We have five guys that can play, but I don't want to pigeon hole myself by saying this or that. We're going to act accordingly based on production and how they practice and so far no one has given an inch yet. Right now someone has to run with the ones and someone has to run with the twos."
On Thursday Marteze Waller and Josh Quezada continued to see a split in carries with the ones while T.J. Thomas and Dontel James shared time with the second team. Both Waller and Quezada have seen the bulk of the carries since working through spring ball with the first team and bring their own skill set to the table each time they take the field.
"All the backs have different strengths and weaknesses and what we've tried to focus on is enhancing the weaknesses they have and they're all different," said Wade. "We're trying to get a complete player out of all of them.
"I think Marteze has done a great job over the summer working on his pass catching skills and route running. He was a guy coming out of high school that ran out of the I-formation and ran between the tackles so that is his strength, but I believe he's getting better at the passing game.
"Josh, being a former player at BYU, is more comfortable with the passing game having played in that type of offense, but he's also a very capable runner. I'd like to think they are both sharpening up everything to where they are a more complete back and that's our goal."
When it comes to seeing who will carry the load once the lights are on, Wade believes we will have to wait and see. Although, the team is not focusing on finding one back to shoulder the load as Robbie Rouse did a season ago.
"I think it'll come to fruition as we play," Wade said. "Production is going to dictate that, if someone is in there and they're being highly productive, you're more likely to stay in there. Hopefully they're all productive, but if one looks to be emerging then we'll have to act accordingly. Until then they all look very capable of seeing the field."
The second teamers are not far behind either. As exemplified on the practice field Thursday morning, Thomas and James alternated with the first team alongside Waller and Quezada as lead blockers on some two-back sets and paved the way with some productive lead blocks.
"We have guys with versatility that can do a lot of things," said Wade. "It's not going to be where your anticipating this guy blocks or this guy runs. That's what I like about this group. They all have good skill sets in not only running, but both areas of blocking and catching.
"We are not going to exclude anybody. They've all done good things. I'm excited to see what happens and obviously we're going to have to run somebody out there first come game time, but I'm not taking anybody out it."
Practice Notes:
Linebacker Kyrie Wilson picked off back-to-back interceptions in a goal line 7-on-7 drill. One off of Carr and one from Burrell.
Alex Fifita continues to take reps with the first-team O-line as the left guard. The first team offensive line today starting at left tackle was Austin Wentworth, Alex Fifita, Lars Bramer, Cody Wichmann, Justin Northern. The second team from left tackle today was Josh Tremblay, Mike Saenz, Bo Bonnheim, James Le'au, David Patterson.
Running back James Noble III was in day two of the NCAA mandated acclimatization period. Noble will have two more days before joining the team in full pads. He will wear No. 44.
Linebacker Courtney Tender changed number from No. 56 to No. 53
"Discover Fresno State Football" - 2013 Fresno State football season tickets are now on sale and can be ordered online at gobulldogs.com or over the phone at 559-278-DOGS (3647). The official home of the Fresno State Bulldogs is 940 AM ESPN Radio.
|Email this article
|Printer-friendly format


text:
Recap |
Photo Gallery
Alabama Softball
Arkansas at #1 Alabama
Mar 27, 2011 at TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Rhoads Stadium)
Score by Innings R H E
Arkansas............ 000 00 - 0 4 2
Alabama............. 005 4X - 9 7 1
Umpires - HP: Ted Broyles 1B: Dave Rheinecker 3B: Ed Clark
Start: 1:30 PM Time: 1:35 Attendance: 2562
Weather: Cloudy, 53, Wind: N at 5 mph
Jones, K faced 1 batter in the 4th.
Alabama Softball
Arkansas at #1 Alabama
Mar 27, 2011 at TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (Rhoads Stadium)
Arkansas starters: 22/cf Carden; 20/ss Oprzedek; 0/2b Rambo; 4/c Gee; 5/1b
Brewer; 16/dp Geile; 1/rf Burr; 29/3b Griffiths; 28/lf Ketcher; 32/p Jones, K;
Alabama starters: 1/lf Braud; 2/rf Lunceford; 20/ss Larsen; 22/dp Locke; 18/1b
Boccia; 10/3b Hunt; 12/c Dawson; 32/2b Iamurri; 3/cf Davis; 0/p Dunne;
Arkansas 1st - Carden grounded out to 3b (0-0).
Oprzedek fouled out to 2b (0-2). Rambo struck out swinging (1-2). 0 runs,
0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
Alabama 1st - Braud lined out to 3b (1-2). Lunceford
struck out swinging (1-2). Larsen fouled out to 3b (2-2). 0 runs, 0 hits,
0 errors, 0 LOB.
Arkansas 2nd - Gee singled to center field (1-1).
Brewer struck out swinging (2-2). Geile popped up to 2b (2-0). Burr singled to
shortstop (3-2); Gee advanced to second. Burr advanced to second; Gee advanced
to third on a passed ball. Griffiths struck out swinging (3-2). 0 runs, 2
hits, 0 errors, 2 LOB.
Alabama 2nd - Locke walked (3-1). Boccia fouled out
to 3b (1-2). Hunt singled through the right side (0-2); Locke advanced to
second. Dawson flied out to rf (1-1); Hunt out at second rf to 3b to ss; Locke
advanced to third. 0 runs, 1 hit, 0 errors, 1 LOB.
Arkansas 3rd - Ketcher popped up to 3b, bunt (0-0).
Carden flied out to cf (1-0). Oprzedek struck out swinging (1-2). 0 runs,
0 hits, 0 errors, 0 LOB.
Alabama 3rd - Iamurri walked (3-1). Davis singled to
third base, bunt (1-0); Iamurri advanced to second. Braud singled to pitcher,
bunt (1-0); Davis advanced to second; Iamurri advanced to third. Lunceford
popped up to ss (2-2). Larsen singled through the left side, advanced to second
on the throw, 2 RBI (1-1); Braud advanced to third, scored on an error by lf;
Davis scored; Iamurri scored. Locke homered to right center, 2 RBI (2-2);
Larsen scored. Boccia grounded out to 2b (0-1). Hunt walked (3-2). Hunt out at
second c to ss, caught stealing. 5 runs, 4 hits, 1 error, 0 LOB.
Arkansas 4th - Patterson to c for Dawson. Rambo
struck out swinging (2-2). Gee singled down the lf line (3-2). Brewer struck
out swinging (2-2). Geile struck out swinging (2-2). 0 runs, 1 hit, 0
errors, 1 LOB.
Alabama 4th - Robison, J to 3b for Griffiths.
Patterson singled to left field (3-1). McGuirt, L to p for Jones, K. Patterson
advanced to second on a wild pitch. Iamurri walked (3-1). Davis struck out
looking (2-2). Braud singled to pitcher (1-1); Iamurri advanced to second;
Patterson advanced to third. Lunceford walked, RBI (3-0); Braud advanced to
second; Iamurri advanced to third; Patterson scored. Larsen flied out to cf,
SF, RBI (2-2); Iamurri scored. Lunceford advanced to second; Braud advanced to
third on a wild pitch. Locke reached on an error by ss (1-0); Lunceford scored,
unearned; Braud scored, unearned. Gibson pinch ran for Locke. Branham pinch hit
for Boccia. Branham struck out swinging (2-2). 4 runs, 2 hits, 1 error, 1
Arkansas 5th - Fenton to lf for Braud. Boccia to 1b
for Branham. Traina to p for Dunne. Burr reached on an error by 2b (1-1).
Robison, J singled to left field (2-2); Burr advanced to second. Ketcher
reached on a fielder's choice (2-2); Robison, J advanced to second; Burr out at
third ss to 3b. Carden struck out looking (2-2). Cohen pinch hit for Oprzedek.
Cohen struck out swinging (1-2). 0 runs, 1 hit, 1 error, 2 LOB.


text:
Announcement comes nearly 2 months after defensive coordinator Norm Parker retires
Head football coach addressed the media on National Signing Day
Iowa has had only two head football coaches in 30-plus years and
that's a good thing for the UI's student-athletes
The offensive side of the ball gets the attention after practice
University of Iowa coordinator orchestrates an efficient and proficient offense
More on O'Keefe
Ken O'Keefe is in his 12th season as offensive coordinator at the University of Iowa. O'Keefe is in his 10th season as Iowa's quarterbacks coach after coaching Hawkeye wide receivers in 1999.
Iowa concluded the 2009 season with a 24-14 win in the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl and a national ranking of seventh in the nation. The Hawkeyes have been bowl eligible in each of the last nine seasons and have ranked in the final top 10 of both major polls four times in the past eight seasons.
The Hawkeyes have played in eight bowl games since 2001, including six appearances in January bowl games. Iowa has won five bowl games since 2001, including four January bowl victories. The January Bowl wins have come over Florida (2004 Outback), LSU (2005 Capital One), South Carolina (2009 Outback) and Georgia Tech (2010 Orange).
The Hawkeyes have won 70 games over the past eight seasons, including 42 Big Ten games. The Hawkeyes earned a share of the Big Ten title in both 2002 and 2004 and tied for second a year ago. Iowa has finished in the Big Ten's first division in eight of the past nine years.
Under O'Keefe's direction, Iowa's offense in 2009 was led by junior quarterback Ricky Stanzi and freshmen running backs Adam Robinson and Brandon Wegher. Iowa averaged over 222 passing yards per game and the rookie running backs combined to rush for 1,475 yards. Stanzi heads into his final season ranked among Iowa's career leaders in passing yards, touchdown passes and total offense.
Offensive linemen Bryan Bulaga and Dace Richardson, along with tight end Tony Moeaki, earned first team all-Big Ten honors last season, with Bulaga being named Big Ten Offensive Lineman of the Year. Bulaga was a first round selection in the 2010 NFL draft, while Moeaki was a third round selection and lineman Kyle Calloway was selected in the sixth round.
Iowa's offense in 2008 featured the Doak Walker Award winner in running back Shonn Greene and sophomore quarterback Ricky Stanzi. Iowa ranked fourth in the Big Ten in both rushing offense and pass efficiency while averaging over 370 yards total offense per game. The Hawkeyes ranked second in scoring offense (30.3) and first downs and third in time of possession.
Along with being honored as the top running back in the nation, Greene was named the Big Ten Conference offensive Player of the Year. Greene, (third round), OL Seth Olsen (fourth) and TE Brandon Myers (sixth) were all selected in the 2009 NFL draft.
From 2004-06, quarterback Drew Tate ranked as one of the nation's top signal callers. He ranks high in the Iowa record book for just about every passing stat. He is second in career passing (8,292), TD passes (61), completions (665), attempts (1,090) and total offense (8,427). Tate signed a free agent contract with the St. Louis Rams following his Hawkeye career before playing in the Canadian Football League.
Tate, in 2004, quarterbacked Iowa to a share of the Big Ten title and a win over defending national champion LSU in the 2005 Capital One Bowl. Forced to the air due to multiple injuries to Iowa running backs, Tate earned first team all-Big Ten honors while passing for 2,786 yards and 20 touchdowns. His 56-yard scoring strike on the final play of the Capital One Bowl will go down as one of, if not the, top plays in Hawkeye history.
The 2006 Hawkeyes finished second in Big Ten pass offense and third in total offense. Under O'Keefe's direction, the 2005 Hawkeyes ranked first in the Big Ten in redzone offense and third in passing offense (257.8). In 2004, Iowa ranked second in the Big Ten in passing offense, passing efficiency and redzone offense, posting a 10-2 record while winning a Big Ten title.
In his first year as a starter, Nathan Chandler in 2003 directed Iowa's balanced offense as the Hawkeyes posted a 10-3 overall record. Chandler passed for over 2,000 yards as Iowa averaged 161.2 passing yards and 172.4 rushing yards per game. Senior RB Fred Russell rushed for over 1,000 yards for the second straight season. Chandler signed a free agent contract with Buffalo.
Ken coached QB Brad Banks to all-America honors in 2002. Banks finished second in the Heisman Trophy balloting and was named Associated Press College Football Player of the Year. Banks was also named winner of the Davey O'Brien Quarterback of the Year Award and won the Chicago Tribune's Silver Football, emblematic of the Big Ten's Most Valuable Player. Banks led the nation in passing efficiency (157.1) and is now playing in the Canadian Football League.
Seven Iowa players were named to the all-Big Ten first offensive unit in 2002. That included players named Offensive Player of the Year (Brad Banks) and Offensive Lineman of the Year (Eric Steinbach). Four offensive players, Banks, Steinbach, TE Dallas Clark and center Bruce Nelson, earned first team all-America recognition.
Several Iowa quarterbacks coached by O'Keefe have had the opportunity to play in the NFL and, over the past eight years, 17 offensive players coached by O'Keefe have been selected in the NFL Draft.
In 2001, QB Kyle McCann led the Hawkeyes to seven wins, including a victory over Texas Tech in the Alamo Bowl. McCann ranked second in the Big Ten in pass efficiency while completing 66.3% of his passes and throwing for 2,028 yards. McCann competed for Barcelona in the NFL Europe professional league following his career at Iowa.
Under O'Keefe's direction, Iowa ranked third in the Big Ten in scoring in 2003 after leading the league in scoring in both 2001 (32.6 ppg) and 2002 (37.2 ppg). Iowa finished third in the league in total offense in 2002 at 424.5 yards a game, a figure which ranked 13th nationally. The Hawkeyes finished first in the Big Ten and second nationally in passing efficiency (156.3) in 2002.
O'Keefe was the head coach at Fordham University in 1998 and was the head coach at Allegheny College for eight seasons (1990-97). His career record of 83-17-1 includes a 79-10-1 mark at Allegheny, where his team won five North Coast Athletic Conference titles and the 1990 NCAA Division III national title. O'Keefe led Allegheny to four undefeated regular seasons (1990, 1991, 1994 and 1996) and six NCAA playoffs.
For his outstanding first year at Allegheny, O'Keefe was named NCAA Division III Coach of the Year in 1990. He was also named conference Coach of the Year four times (1990, 1991, 1993 and 1996) while at Allegheny. All eight of his teams ranked among the nation's top 12 at the end of the season and he coached 38 All-Americans.
Prior to becoming head coach at Allegheny, O'Keefe served as offensive line coach (1986-87) and offensive coordinator (1988-89) there. Ken was an assistant coach at the University of New Haven in 1976 and 1977.
In 1985, he coached Fort Worth (TX) Country Day School, and from 1978-84 he led Worcester (MA) Academy to a 37-11 record and three New England Class A prep championships.
In 1992, O'Keefe led a North Coast Athletic Conference all-star team to Moscow, Russia for a game with the semi-pro Moscow Bears. That experience led to a partnership called Friendship Through Football that resulted in the first youth football games ever between the United States and Russia.
O'Keefe earned his B.A. degree in history from John Carroll University in 1975, where he played football and baseball. He was a three-year starter at wide receiver while at John Carroll.
O'Keefe was born Aug. 18, 1953 in Milford, CT. He and his wife, Joanne, have two children, Meghan and Brendan.
O'Keefe's Coaching Career
Iowa OC, 1999-present Fordham HC, 1998 Allegheny College HC, 1990-97 Allegheny College OL, OC, 1986-89 high school coach 1978-85 New Haven AC, 1976-77
"Before joining the football staff at the University of Iowa, we knew of Iowa's highly regarded academic reputation and fine tradition in Division I football. But the one thing that has impressed us the most has been the people. It doesn't take you long to figure out that the true strength of the University of Iowa lies in the character of the people, especially the faculty, staff and student body.
Combine that with the magical atmosphere of Iowa City and the energy of Coach Kirk Ferentz, and you have a very special place. The University of Iowa can make a difference in your life.
It is certainly easier to understand that famous line from the movie Field of Dreams. `Is this heaven; no, it's Iowa.'"


text:
A big thanks to Mito Evo a reader of Motoblog who found this first video of Bimota's new Moto2 bike in action at the Binetto race track near Bari, Italy.
Back in February the company announced that they were interested in supplying their chassis for Moto2 championship and the company from Rimini have come up with this motorcycle. Just a couple of days before Christmas, FB Corse announced that they were in the final stages of negotiations with Bimota to use their chassis and we should see official launch January 21st in Milan.
Vote this Article:
No votes yet, be the first one!


text:
TNA Wrestling will present a live "Slammin' Celebration" this Saturday night, June 1st at 9/8c from the "TNA Slammiversary Fan InterAction" VIP Event in Boston on their official website.
The event will feature a Q&A with TNA Champion Bully Ray, conducted through Twitter, using the hashtag #AskBully. The event will be hosted by Christy Hemme, Jeremy Borash and SoCal Val. More details are available at this link.
Dixie Carter posted the following on Twitter:
Join us this Saturday night from our #Slammiversary "Slammin' Celebration" webcast with @realbully5150 at 9/8c tinyurl.com/pjgfmq5
— Dixie Carter (@TNADixie) May 29, 2013


text:
Right now there is no team hotter than Stewart-Haas Racing. With the exception of Danica Patrick, who is struggling now, the other drivers are showing a lot of speed and a lot of momentum. Tony Stewart has yet to win a race to ensure his way into the Chase, but Kevin Harvick leads the way with two wins while Kurt Busch brought home a victory at Martinsville.
Tony Stewart had troubles early this year with mechanical issues, but since then he has had two top five's and four top ten's which have brought him from 32 in points to 12th in a short period of time. It will not be long before Tony gets that win, and even if he does not in the first 26 races, he can still get in on points. I would bet that he gets multiple wins soon.
Other teams have shown a lot of speed, but one driver has yet to make it to the winner's circle. Team Hendrick has the Daytona 500 in his pocket with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr and Jeff Gordon have been running very well. Gordon is holding onto a slim lead in the overall points as Jr has fallen steadily. It may not be soon before we see Jimmie Johnson in victory lane before too long.


text:
Online Activities
When I have a talk, I create slides
You'll find all the slides I used to talk on a conference or on a meetup
I'm Live-streaming on Twitch
It happens sometimes, if I want to create something on Codepen or even if I want to create a side-project, I'll livestream it.
If a live-stream is currently happening, it'll be available here.
About me
Hi, I'm Lucas Bonomi, and French. I'm a front-end developer & Web designer.
I currently live in Paris France.
I'm passionate about the web and a CSS enthusiast! I'm always coding or experimenting with new things.
My goal is to make a better web by providing new concepts and sharing my knowledge.
You can follow me on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram to get updates about my work.
I've worked in the IT industry for over years.
I'm a proud member of bullgit & Co-founder at Rocket-Design.
Here are some companies I've worked with & some projects I contributed to:
If you think we could work together, I'm available for
freelance contract, or any full time position. Feel free to drop
me an Email.
Or just keep in touch on the social network...


text:
At last week's CCSD meeting, I made a formal request that the Board review and reconsider the need for and appropriateness of the Water Code Section 350 emergency declaration at a public hearing. Below is the letter I will be sending as a followup to the Board. What do you think?
I am writing this letter to follow up on the request I made during the public comment period at the August 20, 2009 regular meeting of the Cambria Community Services District.
During those comments, I made a formal request that the CCSD Board review and reconsider the need for and appropriateness of the Water Code Section 350 emergency declaration at a public hearing.
It's been 2,856 days since CCSD's board declared a water emergency under California Water Code Section 350.
That state law allows water agencies "may declare a water shortage emergency condition to prevail within the area served by such distributor whenever it finds and determines that the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply of the distributor to the extent that there would be insufficient water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection."
It goes on to provide additional powers and responsibilities:
- "it shall thereupon adopt such regulations and restrictions on the delivery of water and the consumption within said area of water supplied for public use as will in the sound discretion of such governing body conserve the water supply for the greatest public benefit with particular regard to domestic use, sanitation, and fire protection."
- "The regulations and restrictions shall thereafter be and remain in full force and effect during the period of the emergency and until the supply of water available for distribution within such area has been replenished or augmented."
- "The regulations and restrictions may include the right to deny applications for new or additional service connections, and provision for their enforcement by discontinuing service to consumers willfully violating the regulations and restrictions."
It was October 25, 2001 was the last time CCSD issued an intent to serve letter for a new home.
Since declaring the water shortage emergency, the district has taken numerous actions that affect the water supply availability:
- developed and approved a water master plan.
- had a change of 3 board members.
- increased storage capacity for fire from 1 million to 1.7 million gallons, an amount that minimizes the chance of service interruption in case the need for fire suppression is coincident with an accident-like the recent Cornwall/Sheffield break.
- increased the water pressure 250 percent to provide adequate flow for firefighting.
- implemented a retrofit rebate program for low-flow toilets and washers that is about to lose funding (almost 300 washer rebates issued to date).
- Reduced the number of potential through promotion of lot mergers and conservation easements.
- attempted (unsuccessfully) to adjudicate the San Simeon basin with those with senior water rights.
- analyzed alternative sources for additional water and approved taking action to build a desalination plant .
- installed new electronic meters for almost all customers to reduce water losses from over 12% to about 8%.
In addition to the actions cited above and other Board policy decisions and actions, standards for water efficiency in new construction (both indoor & outdoor use) combined with the county policy and ordinances limiting the rate of growth to less than 2.3% of current housing units county-wide (limited to 1% in Cambria until 2006, 0% through June 2012) protect our water supply from depletion due to new connections that may be permitted over the next 10 years.
We have a wonderful town here and could find ourselves in the expensive and awkward position of defending policies that are outdated, inconsistent or without firm footing.
I am requesting that discussion of reconsideration of the State Water Code 350 emergency declaration be placed on the CCSD Board Agenda without delay. After eight years and many improvements in our water system and demand management, such a discussion seems a valuable use of the Board's time and energy.
If the Executive Committee declines to schedule this discussion on the agenda for full Board discussion, I ask to be provided the specific reasons for declining the request, in writing.
Amanda C. Rice
Cambria Homeowner
Tammy Rudock, CCSD General Manager
Bruce Gibson, Chair, SLO County Board of Supervisors
Paul Hood, Executive Officer, SLO Local Agency Formation Commission
Charles Lester, Central Coast Senior Deputy Director, California Coastal Commission
Lois Capps, Congresswoman California's 23rd District
Last 5 posts by Amanda Rice
- Agenda for Cambria CSD meeting on April 25, 2013
- Of Desalination and Realistic Water Use
- Election Day Less than a Week Away
- Workshop on Conservation to be held Tuesday October 9, 2012
- Cheap Conservation and a Desal Future (9/25/12 Water Efficiency Mag)


text:
This item cannot be purchased online at this time, please call us or email us for further information.
Phone: (601) 362-7257
Fax: (888)623-5670
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Save 15%!
Right Now
Enter Code:15OFF
at Checkout
* Some Exclusions apply
The Hape Fantasia Blocks Train is a wooden bright colored block set that your toddler will adore. Bright rainbow colors and patterns add to the fun of block building and train play in this set of wooden blocks and wooden cars. This 17 piece set will let your toddler's mind run wild with imagination.
Review / Comments Write a review
Follow us for savings
Please Visit Our Store
When in Mississippi
©2015 Cullen's PlayPen Inc.


text:
Upon further review, maybe it's not a slam dunk that the NBA relocation committee will favor Anaheim over Sacramento when it completes its "fact-finding" missions in the next two weeks (insert the beeping sound of a forklift moving in reverse; that's to simulate me backtracking from my comments in this space Sunday).
After the NBA Board of Governors meetings broke up Friday in New York, Commissioner David Stern's comments seemed as transparent as Saran Wrap when he talked about Sacramento's decaying arena and the city's numerous failed attempts to secure funding for a new sports and entertainment complex over the past few years.
It was easy to infer that Stern was skeptical about another arena proposal intended to keep the Sacramento Kings from moving to Anaheim, but the commissioner said there was still reasonable cause for NBA owners to extend the relocation deadline to May 2 to answer lingering questions about proposals from Anaheim and Sacramento groups.
Stern said the NBA's relocation committee needed more time to study claims made by Sacramento mayor Kevin Johnson and speak with city leaders about what Stern termed the "availability of certain (financial) inducements" to help the Kings "better compete" and "improve their economic performance" if they stay.
While in New York, Johnson reported groups and individuals had pledged at least "$7 million" in corporate sponsorships and ticket sales, and he brought a developer with him to the Board of Governors meetings to give a progress report on a feasibility study for the construction and financing of a new arena in Sacramento.
All of which explains why Oklahoma City Thunder owner Clay Bennett, newly appointed relocation committee chairman, and NBA attorney Harvey Benjamin are heading to Sacramento for meetings on Thursday and Friday. Ostensibly, their job is to try to verify Johnson's claim "that the community had recently been mobilized, and was in a position to aid" – those were Stern's words – efforts to keep the Kings there next season.
After that, Bennett and Benjamin are expected to talk to the Maloofs and Anaheim officials about the complexities of the proposed relocation agreement between the Kings and Anaheim Arena Management, the Henry Samueli-owned company that runs Honda Center for the City of Anaheim.
Stern said owners had an "incomplete understanding" of the terms, which was another reason for the extension. (As of Tuesday, an NBA spokesman said "nothing had been scheduled for Anaheim yet.")
Upon reflection, I have significant questions about what is going on behind the scenes. To wit:
•Why would Stern, who is anything but foolish, appoint Bennett to chair the relocation committee when it was Bennett who was responsible for moving the Seattle SuperSonics to Oklahoma City in 2008?
Asked during a conference call last week if that could be a conflict of interest, Stern said, "I don't think there's any conflict at all. It might help, maybe, if he gets into negotiations with Sacramento."
Something doesn't smell right here. Is Stern giving Bennett, who is hated in Seattle for moving the Sonics, a chance to repair his image by being a hero for preventing a team in another market from leaving? Just wondering.
•Why did Sacramento choose ICON Venue Group, a Denver-based sports venue developer, to do the arena feasibility study? Is it because IVG was formed in 2004 when Romani Group merged with Anschutz Entertainment Group, the LA-based company that owns Staples Center, the NHL Kings and a percentage of the Lakers?
It is known that Lakers owner Jerry Buss opposes the Sacramento Kings relocation, and the word is he has been privately campaigning against the move because the Lakers would have to share the TV market with another team. The Lakers' new TV contract with Time Warner Cable also reportedly would be worth significantly less if there is a third team in the market.
So I called AEG on Tuesday to see if it was helping ICON Venue Group with the feasibility study. Spokesman Michael Roth said that study was "completely ICON" and that "there's absolutely nothing to read into that."
Makes you wonder, though.
•What kind of proof will Johnson, the Sacramento mayor, have to provide to back up the claims he made in New York? Are financial pledges enough to satisfy the NBA relocation committee, or will real money have to be shown? And is an incomplete arena feasibility study enough to go on?
"The (NBA) is going to want to know what's different this time than the previous times we've tried to do a new entertainment and sports complex and failed," Johnson told reporters in Sacramento on Tuesday, "and I think there's a political will and leadership."
•Is the NBA relocation committee positioning itself to request a one-year delay in the Kings moving to Anaheim, so all the studies will be complete and a new collective bargaining agreement presumably will be in place?
Sorry, Anaheim, it is anything but a slam dunk.
Contact the writer: email@example.com


text:
This 410-hour program trains and prepares currently licensed RDAs for the California State Board exam for extended functions. RDAs successfully completing this program will be able to perform all the new procedures in extended functions which include:
Additionally, participants will be trained to perform:
*Please see Section 1753.5 of the California Business and Professionals Code
This 342-hour program updates existing RDAEFs (who were licensed prior to January 1, 2010) in the new, allowable procedures for RDAEFs described above. Participants who successfully complete the program will be eligible to take the new RDAEF exam, and upon successful completion, will be able to perform all the expanded duties of currently licensed California RDAEFs.
The program is offered over a nine-month period and is held on various Saturdays and Sundays at the Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco. The next session of the program will start on August 13, 2016. All segments of this program are delivered face-to-face, with a low faculty-to-student ratio, allowing for an exceptional educational experience at the world-renowned Dugoni School of Dentistry. There are some homework assignments that you will be asked to complete during the course of this program. The dental school faculty members involved in this program will be available to you throughout the duration of the program to help you succeed.
In early 2012, the Dental Board of California implemented a requirement that all new RDAEF students must complete 20 clinical restorations on patients under the supervision of a current licensed dentist in order to complete the RDAEF training and to sit for the board exam. Your supervising dentist or hygienist will also be required to attend a clinical orientation session and 6 clinical sessions (5 days) as part of this program. A dentist may supervise more than one RDAEF student. Current RDAEFs will not need a supervising dentist as they will not be participating in this part of the curriculum.


text:
With over 30 years experience in Automotive Collision Repair & Painting, Erie Collision has continued to deliver superior craftsmanship and excellent customer service to our 100's of satisfied customers throughout Western New York.
Check out Erie Collision's Before & After Videos and see the quality of our work and our continued Commitment to Excellence!
1. Your car is the second largest investment you're likely to make.
Preserve its value and safety by having it professionally repaired.
2. Never drive a car that could be unsafe because of damages.
3. Some insurance companies may want you to visit their drive-in claims center
before having your car repaired. You can do this or you may leave your car at our shop
and ask that the insurance company inspect the car here.
4. There is no law requiring you to obtain more than one estimate or appraisal.
5. Differences in repair estimates are common. A lower estimate may not include all necessary work.
If you're not sure why one estimate is different from another you've received, please ask us.
6. You have the right to go to the repair shop of your choice.
Your insurance company cannot require you to go to a particular shop.


text:
Lake Moomaw - Fishing Opportunities
Alewives are members of the herring family and are, literally, the backbone of the lake's sport fishery. Transplanted from Smith Mountain Lake and Flanangan Lake in the early 1980's, the alewife has thrived in the clear, deep waters of Lake Moomaw. Alewives are a schooling fish, occupying the open waters of the lake. They grow up to 7 inches, but average 4-5 inches long. The alewife is the classic prey species for open water predators such as trout, walleye, and striped bass. In Moomaw, the alewife is the perfect link in the food chain between the microscopic plankton and the lunker brown and rainbow trout. In fact, almost all of the predacious fish species in the lake utilize alewives in their diet. Although they have a reputation for large "die-offs" during long periods of cold weather, alewives have done extremely well at this mountain reservoir.
Brown and rainbow trout have been stocked annually since the early days of the lake. Brown trout have done extremely well, and it is not uncommon to catch brown trout in the 3-5 pound range. They are especially active in late winter and early spring, when they can be found in 15-20 feet of water engorging on alewives. Rainbow trout come in two varieties: McConaughy and Eagle Lake. Biologists determined that a "lake-run" strain of rainbow trout would thrive in Lake Moomaw as well as the Jackson River above the lake. As it turns out, the McConaughy rainbow has done very well in this system. Large silvery rainbows can be caught during late winter through spring in the Jackson River as far as Highland County. Those that remain, or return, to the lake can be found in trophy proportions. Eagle Lake rainbow trout have been mixed into the stocking plan. Eagle Lakes appear to be less migratory and can devote most of their life gaining weight in the deep waters of the reservoir. Brook trout have been periodically stocked to add variety to the coldwater fishery. Trout can be caught at Lake Moomaw at least three different ways: trolling, still fishing with live bait (alewives or shiners), or "jump fishing" when they are active slurping insects or surface running alewives. Neither a trout license nor National Forest Stamp is required.
Black bass
Two types of black bass – smallmouth bass and largemouth bass - currently occupy the waters of Lake Moomaw. Smallmouth bass, present in the river before the lake was formed, have thrived along the rocky shorelines and steep cliffs (particularly above McClintic Point and around Coles Point). Smallmouths can be found deep (25 ft.) in the lake during summer and winter, and moving along the shallows in spring and fall, searching out food and spawning habitat. Largemouth bass prefer the numerous shallow flats in the lake's center, particularly around Greenwood Point, the swimming beach, and the islands. Try plugging or jigging around weedy areas, old roadbeds, and grass beds in 8-10 feet of water for best largemouth bass results.
Yellow perch
Yellow perch are "the new kids on the block" at Lake Moomaw. Actually, they were introduced with a load of stocked fish in the 1980's, but it took a full decade before numbers of trophy size yellow perch became the norm. The state record yellow perch was caught, then surpassed, then caught again at Lake Moomaw in 1999 (2 lb, 7 oz). Yellow perch are often taken using techniques and lures that commonly work for black bass in the spring. However, late winter yellow perch fishing (either through the ice or drifting minnows in 10 feet of water) at Moomaw can provide a much-needed remedy for cabin fever.
Black crappie, bluegill, and redear sunfish are the big three panfish species in Lake Moomaw. To a lesser degree, pumpkinseed, rock bass, and redbreast sunfish, make up the remaining component of this popular sport fish group at the lake. Black crappie have done extremely well. The initial stockings of stunted black crappie from Rural Retreat Lake in the early 1980's have produced generations of 2 pound fish over the years. Black crappie are notorious for having boom-and-bust years, but crappie fishing has been consistent. Hinge trees and brush shelters that work well for bass also benefit the crappie. As with yellow perch, crappie fishing at Moomaw is at its best during the waning weeks of cold weather using live bait. Once a school is located, it is not uncommon to witness stringers of quality size fish. Bluegill and redear sunfish have been coming on strong during the 1990's. To witness large bluegill at the lake, take a quiet stroll out on a boat ramp at one of the landings. In the shadows, schools of fat gills lazily swim about, eager to take a worm. Redear sunfish lie in slightly deeper waters, but are found tight against the shore in May. One pound redears have been taken from Lake Moomaw, from time to time. Rock bass, pumpkinseed, and redbreast sunfish can be quite large, but their numbers are somewhat depressed.
Lake Moomaw boasts two types of catfish species: channel catfish and yellow bullheads. Channel catfish have done very well since they were introduced in the early days of the lake. Stumps at the edge of the river channel, as well as old muskrat holes serve as habitat and spawning areas for this popular game fish. Channel catfish in excess of 20 pounds have been caught on cut bait and live bait, but 10-15 pounders are caught more frequently. Bullheads were abundant in a couple of farm ponds prior to the lake being filled, hence they were introduced "accidentally". Yellow bullheads do very well in the shallow flats around mid-lake. They provide good recreation for young fishermen and are a preferred food fish among some of the angling community.
Chain pickerel
This small member of the pike family haunted the cool waters of the Jackson River prior to lake construction. Once the waters rose, the chain pickerel adapted quickly, and large (4-5 pound) "pike" were caught with consistency. Chain pickerel love the shallow, weedy areas around mid-lake and Greenwood Point. They hit with the ferocity of their larger cousins, the northern pike and the muskellunge. Surface plugs provide the best action in early spring, but pickerel can be take year round with plastic bodied jigs.


text:
Level 4
Recently, several classmates[and]me took part in a video competition about friendship. As long as there is free time, we are in this competition to prepare,[and]my main job is video capture[and]video editing. In[order]to make it better, I borrowed a high-quality camera from my neighbor.
And last week, we spent two days in the video manufacture. After I returned the camera to my neighbor, I decided to edit the video night after night, for the next day is the match date. However, when I start to sort out, I found I missed one part, it must in the camera. When I came to my neighbor' house again, he was so regret to tell me, he deleted all the video just now. Oh, my god. It was too late to make one again!
I calmed down as soon as possible. I know it must can recover the video, because of the omnipotence of science[and]technology. I ran home, turn on the computer, google search"
Video Recovery" . I found the best way is use the recovery software. I chose a tool called Tenorshare Data Recovery. Here are how I
recover video. First, I installed it[and]run it on the computer. Second, choose the recovery mode according to your need, my neighbor just deleted my video files, click "Deleted Recovery". Third, highlight the partition where I lost my videos. Click "Scan" to search recoverable files. Fourth, all files will be listed in a window explorer-style interface,[and]I can easily specify my lost videos. Tick the types of files that you want to recover. Last, just click "Recover" to begin to rescue video. The steps just so easy.
Luckily, with this
video recovery software, I got the lost part back. Quite an experience!
[ Last edited by Victor03 at 6-9-2012 16:43 ]


text:
Monday, November 14, 2011
Technology Boot Camp Week 6: RSS and Conclusion
Welcome to the final week of LFPL's Technology Boot Camp. This week, we're going to talk about RSS and show you how it makes following your favorite websites easy.
What is RSS?
Depending on whom you ask, RSS stands for different things, but most commonly Really Simple Syndication. RSS makes it easy for people to receive regularly updated content (such as posts on blogs and news sites) without having to visit the same website over and over again. Here is a helpful video.
As the video explains, you need two things to take advantage of RSS technology. You need a home for reading all the new content. For this purpose, we will use The Old Reader, which can be accessed using your Google account. And then we need to connect The Old Reader to your favorite websites by subscribing to them.
The Old Reader and LFPL's RSS feeds
So let's start by taking a look at the RSS feeds offered by the library.
1. Head to the library catalog.
2. Toward the left side of the screen, there's a box titled "New Titles" with an orange button labeled RSS. Click on the RSS button.
3. On this new page, there are four different URLs in the middle of the page. Each one corresponds to a "new items" feed for a different material type. Select whichever feed interests you the most and copy the shortcut.
4. Go to The Old Reader. There is an option to login with your Google account to the upper right. You will be asked to connect your Google account with The Old Reader by clicking Allow Access. Once you've logged in, click on the button to Add a Subscription toward the top left. Paste in the URL that you copied from the page in the library catalog.
5. You are now subscribed to that feed. The name of the feed appears on the left as a Subscription. The content of the feed appears on the right half of the screen. The Old Reader will check the feed URL periodically and, when it finds new items, it will store them in The Old Reader for you to peruse at your convenience.
Give it a try!
Now that you have a basic understanding of how to subscribe to an RSS feed, it's time to explore the internet and find some more RSS feeds to subscribe to. Your task is to find two additional RSS feeds from different sources and subscribe to them. Find sites that you are interested in.
Perhaps you already have a group of sites that you visit regularly, perhaps daily. It is very likely that those sites are available for subscription with RSS. Just remember to look for the icon, which typically looks like this:
If you need some inspiration, there's no shortage of places to find interesting feeds. Here are a few examples:
New York Times
Rolling Stone
On your blog, tell us what feeds you subscribed to. What do you think of the experience of using The Old Reader versus going to the individual sites?
You have now completed LFPL's Technology Boot Camp! We hope that what you've learned will help you get the most out of the internet's resources. To help us plan future programs of this nature, please take a moment to complete this very brief survey about your experience with Technology Boot Camp. Thanks for participating!
Monday, November 7, 2011
Technology Boot Camp Week 5: Online Library Resources
This week we are going to focus on the resources available right here on the LFPL website. The website allows you to access many of the library's services from the convenience of wherever you have internet access.
- The Library's online catalog allows you to search for materials and request items. Click on My Account to check your due dates, renew items, manage your request list, or even pay fines.
- Reader's Corner offers links to suggest new authors and titles, book reviews written by LFPL staff, and more.
- The Job Shop page has links to career search engines, resume help, class listings, and salary info.
- Internet Links lists websites selected by our librarians for their usefulness and reliability, and organized by topic.
- The Events Calendar lists programs offered at your local branch. You can also find a complete schedule of LFPL's computer classes.
We recommend taking some time to look around the web page and explore some of these offerings. After you're done, come back to this post to learn all about our Research Tools page.
Research Tools
Databases are also an important feature of LFPL's website. The databases offered by the library bring together information and services typically not available for free on the internet. Many of our databases include current and back issues of journals, magazines and various other publications. Some of these are popular materials, like the Wall Street Journal or Newsweek; others are scholarly journals or industry-specific publications, such as The Harvard Law Review. Certain databases specialize in collecting and organizing data, such as financial information or auto repair guides. Let's explore some of LFPL's databases and get started on this week's activity.
The library's databases are located on the website, www.lfpl.org, under Research Tools, the fourth option down on the left-hand side of the page. Follow the steps below to find your way around the library's various databases.
1) Start on the Research Tools page.
2) On this page the databases are organized by subject, in case you don't know exactly which database you need. If you do know which database you need, look to the right-hand side of the page and select "A-Z Listing of Research Tools" for an alphabetical listing of all of LFPL's databases. If you are working on a computer outside of the library, you will need to log in. When you click on the database you want to use, you will be prompted to enter your library card number and password.
3) If you are looking for a specific publication and you're not sure which database carries it, select "Journal/Magazine/Newspaper Search" (just below "A-Z Listing of Research Tools") . Once you search for the name of the publication, you will see a list of databases that carry that publication.
Give it a try!
This week we offer seven activities, so you have an opportunity to explore all that you can do with the library's databases. Try all seven or just pick a few that match your interests.
A) From the Research Tools page, pull up the alphabetical listing of databases (See step 2 above.) and select Academic Search Premier. In the search field, enter a topic of interest to you. As an example, we use 'constitution'. Above the search field, uncheck the box next to 'Suggest Subject Terms'. This allows you to do a keyword search, rather than browse by subject listings. Below the search field, under 'Limit your results', check the box for 'Full Text'. This will restrict your search to only those articles which the database can give you full access (otherwise it will include citations for articles relevant to your search, but only the citation, not the actual article). Then click Search.
When you find an article, click on either 'PDF Full Text' or 'HTML Full Text'. We select the second article that comes up for constitution. Once you've opened your selected article, notice on the right-hand side the different options you are given. You can download the article directly to your computer or flash drive. You can also email the article to your email account. If you've ever had to write a research paper and hated having to put your citations in the correct format, note the option to select a citation format to go with the emailed article. You can copy and paste this directly into your bibliography.
B) Back issues of The Courier-Journal on microfilm are one of the more popular resources at the Main Library downtown. But did you know you can search the Courier-Journal, both current and past issues, from your home with our ProQuest newspaper database? From the Research Tools page, click on Newspapers and then Courier-Journal. Here you can search articles, op-ed pieces, obituaries and more.
C) Try finding some specific journals. (See step 3 above.) Can you find the December 2010 issue of Consumer Reports?
D) Morningstar Investment Research Center is a great database for investors, whether you are a professional money manager or just monitoring your retirement investments. Morningstar provides in-depth and up-to-date data, charts and reports, on stocks, mutual funds, financial service providers, industries and more. Also, it provides an excellent glossary for those trying to make sense of financial jargon. On the Research Tools page click on Business and Money and scroll down to find Morningstar. When you open up the database, across the top you will see a row of tabs. Towards the end of the row is Help & Education, which can assist you with both finding your way around the database and understanding finance and investing. In the field under the Home tab that says Enter a ticker or name try Vanguard Target Retirement 2020. Take a minute to look over the profile of this mutual fund.
E) Business Reference USA is an excellent database for researching business demographics. You can search for franchises, business types (e.g., dry cleaners), or even a whole industry, and pull up everything from sales reports to management directories. Even better, you can narrow your search by geography, business size, yearly sales and more. From the Research Tools page, select Business and Money, then Business Reference USA. Once the database opens, move your mouse over where it says U.S. Businesses and click on the search option that pops up. On the following search page, there are two tabs. The first, Quick Search, allows you to search for an individual business. The second tab, Custom Search, allows you to do the more detailed searches described above.
F) Are you or someone you know preparing to take a test, such as the GED, SAT or ACT, GRE, MCAT? Studying for a certification exam to become a law enforcement officer, real estate agent, or electrician? Does your elementary school student need to strengthen his or her math or spelling skills? The Learning Express Library database provides study guides; timed, scored and corrected practice exams; and test-taking tips. You will find this database under the Test Preparation heading on the Research Tools page. When you open the database, look to the left side to find the different test categories. Once you find your practice test, you will be asked to create an account. This allows the database to track your performance, provide corrections to incorrect answers and suggest areas for improvement. Learning Express Library is an excellent resource for any test taker, whether a student or professional.
G) If you take care of your own car repairs, you definitely want to look over Auto Repair Reference Center. Auto Repair Reference Center provides detailed, step-by-step diagrams for various repairs, from electrical wiring to transmission, as well as recall notices and a labor calculator. Try finding your car in the database. Once you open up Auto Reference Repair Center, simply select the correct option as it is presented to you: year, make, model and submodel. Then you can choose your repair topic.


text:
It's not uncommon for Microsoft to toss around their money from time to time. Regarding the Xbox brand and franchises that appear on the platform, this idea is far from the exception. From Halo to TitanFall Microsoft always has a way with locking down major, hugely anticipated titles.
One of last generations massive platform movers was "Gears of War." Developed by Epic Games, the title helped sell people on the idea of "HD" graphics and truly pushed consumers into the space of "next generation" back in 2005.
This morning, it looks like history may be repeating itself as Phil Spencer has announced that Microsoft has acquired all the rights to the Gears of War franchises from Epic Games:
Today we're excited to announce that Microsoft Studios has acquired the rights to the "Gears of War" franchise from Epic Games, including rights to all existing and future games, entertainment experiences and merchandise. In addition, we are excited to announce that Black Tusk Studios in Vancouver, BC will take over development of the "Gears of War" franchise and that Rod Fergusson, former Director of Production at Epic Games on the "Gears of War" franchise, will join Microsoft"
This is tremendous news for Microsoft as they now hold on to three core IP's that all help or are going to help move consoles: Halo, Gears of War and TitanFall. Of course, time can only tell if TitanFall manages to really pull in a respectable audience, but with pre-release hype at an unprecedented high it's hard to imagine that it wont.
Are you excited about Microsoft brining Gears of War to the Xbox One? Let me know by commenting below, subscribing to me here, on YouTube at YouTube/Pitmonkey and by following me on Twitter @NicholasGigante.
Suggested Links
- TitanFall beta announced via Origin Store
- Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition is 60FPS on PS4, 30FPS on Xbox One
- Battlefield 4 Second Assault DLC coming to PC 'sometime in February'
- Xbox One tops United States sales charts for December; Over 900,000 sold
- Respawn Entertainment announces TitanFall alpha on Xbox One


text:
Vibe Jacket
$129.95 $90.96
Woah, you forgot to select a size.
Woah, you forgot to select a size.
Special Offer: Save 30% on select Outerwear, Apparel and Bags
Get swole with this juiced up varsity hoodie featuring three-peat of DRYRIDE performance.
Varsity letterman style defines the ethic of this daily wardrobe staple. Like a hoodie on steroids or supplements, the Burton Vibe Jacket enhances performance with a technical wool blend shell fabric, breathable DRYRIDE Ultrawick™ lining, and low-profile DRYRIDE Thermex™ insulation. All the details, including rib knit cuffs, a fulltime hood, and patch-on chest pocket, keep it in the starting lineup throughout winter's coldest grip.
- DRYRIDE Ultrawick™ Wool Blend Shell Fabric
- DRYRIDE Ultrawick Polyester/Cotton Chambray Lining
- DRYRIDE Thermex™ Polyester Insulation
- Handwarmer Pockets with Snap Closure and Brushed Tricot Lining
- Fulltime Hood
- Patch-On Chest Pocket
- Rib Knit Cuffs
- Internal Media Pocket with Headphone Cable Port
- Rider Fit


text:
California Smoothtongue, Leuroglossus stilbius: The California Smoothtoungue have very small pectoral fins that originate close to ventral surface of the body. They are silvery to brassy in color being darker above with pale fins.
They have 9 to 12 dorsal rays, 11 to 14 anal rays, 8 or 9 pectoral rays, 8 to 10 pelvic rays and 21 to 26 gill rakers. The caudal fin is deeply forked and dorsal fin is well back in the body.
A key to identification of the California Smoothtongue is that the snout is pointed and greater in length than the eye diameter.
They are an abundant, seldom seen by humans, bathypelagic species that in Mexican waters are found along the west coast of Baja and throughout the Sea of Cortez from near the surface to 2,800 feet in the water column. They vertically migrate during the night toward the surface to feed.
They reach a maximum length of 17.2 cm (6.8 inches) and have life spans of 5 years. They are oviparous with planktonic eggs and larvae. Adults feed on small crustaceans and in turn provide a valuable food source for all sorts of fishes, birds, sea lions, dolphins, and of course the Humboldt Squid.
The California Smoothtongue is a member of the Bathylagidae Family of Deepsea Smelts which are known in Mexico as Capellanes Mesopelágicos. Globally there are 23 species from 5 genera of Deepsea Smelts.
Mexico Fishing Home Page < Fish Photo List < California Smoothtongue
Copyright ©


text:
Mimi Conner, known as the fitness and swimming guru of the greater DFW area, wins the Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award last month. Humbled and honored by this prestigious award, Mimi decided to start a non-profit organization within her company, Aqua~Fit (AF Aquatics) Complete Family Wellness Center, called Ribbons For A Cause. When Mimi was looking for a keepsake piece of jewelry to celebrate her Breast Cancer survival anniversary, she was surprised at the lack of options around her. She teamed up with a local jeweler and created a stunning, personalized way to remember the struggles one endures with this scary diagnosis. Both Mimi and her husband are cancer survivors; Ribbons For A Cause was created to share this piece with you in order to help with awareness, memories and love. Funds are given to those struggling similar battles and unfortunate to win them alone and without help.
The Fred Moses Minority Business Development Award honors a business leader who illustrated exceptional business achievement, contributions to the community and dedication to integrity. Applauding the achievements of minority business owners and celebrating our area's rich diversity, the committee that selects this award recipient is comprised of the former winners & selection is based on nominations accepted from the membership. The award is presented at the Best of Plano event. Each nominee is required to meet the following criteria:
• The nominee must own a business, or be a principal employee with a business, that has a substantial history of continuing operations at least four years.
• The business must have demonstrated growth in the number of employees, sales or other criteria of success in its industry.
• The company must have a sound financial history.
• The nominee should have demonstrated the ability to withstand and overcome difficult circumstances.
• The individual must be a current member of the Plano Chamber of Commerce who has made a contribution to the community in a commitment of time and other resources.
This fall is the perfect time to join this generous, warm and positive facility. Everything you need is located within AF Aquatics with a location that is extremely convenient for all surrounding cities/counties.
Call today to reserve your spot in one of our life-changing classes and be proud to call Aqua~Fit home.


text:
Generals score seven unanswered in second half against Kats
WILLIAMSVILLE, NY – Aided by a strong second half which saw the Herkimer Generals Women's Lacrosse team net nine goals in the second half of Sunday's game at Erie Community College, the Generals won their second consecutive match, defeating the Kats 12-6.
Herkimer 4-3 (2-0) led for the first time in the match after sophomore Emilie Coufal (Syracuse, NY) scored unassisted with 12:33 left in the first half. Herkimer would not relinquish the lead in the final 12 minutes, only allowing one more goal on the defensive end.
Nicole Evans (Cortland, NY) gave the Generals a 3-2 lead a little over two minutes after Coufal's goal, netting her second of the half with 10:15 left. Evans finished with two goals and two assists, helping the Generals to a 3-2 lead at intermission.
In the second half, the Kats outplayed the Generals in the first 12 minutes of play, outscoring Herkimer 4-2. It helped the Kats take a 6-5 lead. Answering Erie in the final 13 minutes of regulation was sophomore Courtney Canavan (Baldwinsville, NY). Canavan scored a game-high six goals in the second half, tallying four of the Generals seven unanswered in the final 13 minutes, increasing her goal total this season to 28, the third most scored in the nation.
Also getting in the act during the second half was Alexis Caughey (Cortland, NY) and Ashley Dennis (Cooperstown, NY). Caughey scored twice - on assists from Dennis and Coufal - while Dennis scored once on an assist from Evans.
In the goal for the Generals on Sunday was Kristin Menge (Warwick, NY). Menge saved 15 shots, one of her highest totals this season.
The Generals next match is against Jefferson Community College. Herkimer will host the Cannoneers at Wehrum Stadium on Wednesday the 16th. The match is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m.
-Giorgio Varlaro; Athletic Website Manager


text:
THE bride wore a stunning red party dress, white ankle socks and was just five years old.
Exactly the same age as her smartly dressed groom - and in fact the same age as the father-of-the bride, the best man and all the bridesmaids.
This was the wedding of Caitlin Newton and Brody Moore helped and watched by their fellow classmates.
There were some grown ups in the congregation at St Peter's Church on Brinckman Street for the special wedding service - they were the real parents of the participants.
The special mock wedding was organised for the four and five-year-old reception class pupils at Doncaster Road primary by their teacher Andrea Smith.
As part of their studies about different wedding ceremonies and different cultures, school governor and local vicar Rev Paul Cartwright offered the use of his church and said he would officiate.
Teacher Andrea said: "All the children have loved every minute of it.
"They looked so lovely walking together to and from church and everyone really enjoyed tucking into the wedding cake and washing it down with blackcurrant juice in plastic champagne flutes."


text:
Tensions Over Syria Run High In Two Chicago-Area Districts
Emotions are running high in some Illinois Congressional districts over potential U.S. military action against Syria.
Defending national security is one of the core arguments President Obama is using in his bid to strike Syria. Congress is expected to vote on military action next week. NPR's David Schaper takes us now to two Chicago area districts where passions on Syria are running high.
DAVID SCHAPER, BYLINE: The more than 200 folding chairs set up in the community center in suburban Willow Springs were not nearly enough to accommodate the overflowing crowd that turned out for Democratic Congressman Dan Lipinski's town hall meeting last night. Most in the standing room only crowd at first applauded the conservative-leaning Democrat's position against a lengthy involvement in Syria and the deployment of troops.
REPRESENTATIVE DAN LIPINSKI: And there has to be a short period of time where the president is given authority to act.
SCHAPER: With his constituents turning on him, Lipinski quickly clarified that he's officially undecided because he's not yet convinced that airstrikes will deter Assad from using chemical weapons in the future. The first constituent to speak up was Joe Pavlec from Chicago.
JOE PAVLEC: We do not want anything to do with Syria. I don't want to see one more young man or young woman come home without legs. I don't want to go to one more of my friends' son's funerals. And if you think that we can lob bombs in the Middle East and not have a consequence, you're fooling yourself.
CATHERINA WOJTOWICZ: My name is Catherina Wojtowicz, and I come from the Southwest Side. Congressman, we're Catholics. The Pope has spoke very loudly. We oppose war. No troops on the ground. We oppose war, period.
SCHAPER: There were far fewer at the town hall meeting who came out to support military action against Syria, but those who did appeal to the congressman's sense of moral justice.
NOURI AL-KHALED: At this moment of time, there are murders happening in the country called Syria.
SCHAPER: Nouri al-Khaled is one of many Syrian Americans living in Lipinski's district, which covers part of Chicago and its Southwest suburbs.
AL-KHALED: And there's a tyrant committing this murder by gassing their own people. Regardless what - who stands with this tyrant, we should stand for what this country is all good about. It's defending the humanity. I encourage you and support you, Mr. Congressman, to vote yes with Mr. Obama's strike.
SCHAPER: And an angry Talal Sunbulli, a doctor who just returned from a visit to the region, says the only way to stop Assad is for the U.S. to strike.
UNIDENTIFIED MAN: And the gentleman on the aisle here.
TALAL SUNBULLI: We're not asking for any boots on the ground. We're asking only for some missiles to attack them, to tell him that there's still people in the world that they care, and he cannot continue his atrocity forever.
SCHAPER: Most in the conservative-leaning crowd were not convinced. And on the opposite side of the city, 30 miles away, Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky also faced a group of constituents angry about possible military strikes against Assad's regime.
BARBARA LYONS: He doesn't give a damn what we do one way or the other.
SCHAPER: Barbara Lyons lives in nearby Evanston, and she doubts any U.S. involvement would be limited in scope and duration.
LYONS: You can't be a little bit pregnant, and you can't do - just get in there a teeny tiny bit for a week and a half.
SCHAPER: And the fact that liberal Democrat Schakowsky, who opposed the war in Iraq, is now leaning towards supporting the president's call for airstrikes against Syria more than disappoints Lyons.
LYONS: I'm furious with her. And if she votes this way - I mean, I don't know what I'll do in the next election.
SCHAPER: Lyons and the other antiwar activists with her say they're even more disappointed in another Chicago politician who they thought would steer clear of military action, that being President Barack Obama. David Schaper, NPR News, Chicago.
Copyright © 2013 NPR. All rights reserved. Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information.
NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. Accuracy and availability may vary. The authoritative record of NPR's programming is the audio record.
You must be signed in to leave a comment. Sign In / Register
Please keep your community civil. All comments must follow the NPR.org Community rules and terms of use, and will be moderated prior to posting. NPR reserves the right to use the comments we receive, in whole or in part, and to use the commenter's name and location, in any medium. See also the Terms of Use, Privacy Policy and Community FAQ.


text:
Developed exclusively for the fragile neck and decolletage, this potent firming and exfoliating treatment helps correct the telltale signs of premature aging and UV overexposure. This luxurious fast absorbing cream creates a strong, supportive network to lift away years, restoring youthful tone and definition to the neckline. A Lipo-Amino Acid and CitraFill® encourage a healthy collagen network*. NeoGlucosamine®, a component of skin's natural filler, helps build the underlying support matrix*, plumping and lifting slack, lined skin. Neck creases are smoothed from the inside out and a toned, tighter look is restored. NeoGlucosamine® also gently exfoliates to diminish the appearance of uneven pigment and dark spots from aging and sun exposure. Contains Apple Stem Cell Extract to help preserve healthy skin cells for skin that looks and behaves years younger.
Directions: Gently smooth over neck and decolletage twice daily.
Net Weight: 4.4 oz. / 125 g
Ingredients: Aqua (Water), Acetyl Glucosamine, Cyclopentasiloxane, Triethyl Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Ethoxydiglycol Oleate, Isocetyl Stearoyl Stearate, Cyclohexasiloxane, Ethoxydiglycol, PEG-100 Stearate, Nylon-12, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Isostearic Acid, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate, Hydrogenated Palm Kernel Glycerides, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides, Dimethiconol, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Glycine, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Ammonium Hydroxide, Isopropyl Myristate, PEG-40 Stearate, Ceteareth-20, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Xanthan Gum, Carbomer, Disodium EDTA, Sodium Bisulfite, Caprylyl Glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Methyl Decenol, Ethylene Brassylate, Isobutyl Methyl Tetrahydropyranol, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Caramel, CI 19140 (Yellow 5).
Disclaimer: Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, please refer to the product packaging.
If you need any help for applying these offers or any other issue please call us toll-free at 1-866-830-6161.
Gift with Purchase: FREE Exuviance Toning Neck Cream with the purchase of Exuviance products. Some restrictions apply. See details �
Gift with Purchase: FREE Exuviance Toning Neck Cream with the purchase of Exuviance products. Some restrictions apply. See details �


text:
Córdoba: A Center of Culture and Learning Through the Centuries
Originally founded in Roman times, Córdoba went on to be one of Europe's largest cities and one of the first to reach one million inhabitants. It was the capital of Al-Andalus and a center of culture and learning which was largely considered to be the spiritual heart of Islamic Spain.
Centered around the imposing Mesquita (Mosque), the largest in Spain, Córdoba's historic streets are an eclectic mix of the many different cultures and religions which have lived there through the centuries.
These cultural influences are reflected in its many historic buildings and unique architecture, not to mention the labyrinth of cobblestone streets lined with orange trees and some of the most charming squares you will find in all of Andalucía.
Seeing the sights
The obvious starting place to begin exploring this great city is in the Mesquita itself, which, in its mix of Muslim and Spanish architecture, is in many ways an analogy of the city as a whole.
When the Moors were ousted from Córdoba at the end of the 15th Century, zealous Christian rulers tore out its center and built a cathedral inside the Mesquita's main prayer hall.
While some visitors may marvel in the remarkable intermingling of styles, the symmetry that this great building must once have had, is no more.
King Carlos V of Spain made the acute observation that his clerics had "destroyed something unique in the world to build something [they] could have put up anywhere."
The building's battlements and bell tower are worthy of examination from the perimeter or indeed from the internal Patio de los Naranjos to which entry is free of charge.
Access to the Mosque itself will set you back a somewhat hefty €8.00 per person, however entry is free of charge between 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. on Monday mornings.
Murky Waters
Flowing to the south of the Mesquita are the murky brown waters of the Guadalquivir River, which have afforded Córdoba's residents protection from invaders throughout the centuries.
A number of bridges connect the two sides of the river with the most notable being the Puente Romano from where the remains of a Moorish water mill can still be observed on the flowing waters below.
The Calahorra Tower at the southern end of the bridge houses the fascinating Museo Vivo de Al-Andalus and some of the best views of the Mesquita and Córdoba's old town can be enjoyed from the museum's roof.
On the northern end of the Puente Romano and also worthy of mention is the Alcázar de los Reyes Cristianos, a castle-fortress with beautiful gardens built by Christian monarchs on the site of a former Moorish fortress.
This castle is built in an Islamic style; however, like the Arab baths and Moorish-influenced gardens within its walls, it was actually constructed during Christian times.
Fittingly the Alcázar centers on the Patio Morisco or the Courtyard of the Moriscos. 'Morisco' was the term used to describe any Muslim who converted to Catholicism during the recapture of Spain.
The castle has three towers and the Torre de la Inquisición contains a stunning display of mosaics and a sarcophagus dating to the Roman occupation of the city.
For genuine Moorish architecture and design you will need to venture about five kilometers out of town to the ruins of the palace of Medina Azahara which were only discovered in the early 1900s after having been lost and almost forgotten for over 900 years.
When should I visit?
Córdoba is beautiful all year round, however never more so than in late spring and early summer, when all the flowers in the squares and whitewashed patios are in full bloom.
The Festival de Patios held annually in the second week of May is a city-wide competition to find the city's most beautifully designed patio. It also provides a perfect opportunity for visitors to shamelessly patio-hop their way around some of the most colourful patios imaginable.
Be sure to visit Calleja de las Flores, close to the tower side of the Mezquita, a charming street leading to typical Córdoban square with a small fountain.
The feria is held at the end of May and that is also a perfect time to visit the city, as is the International Guitar Festival which is held in July each year and attracts music lovers from all over the world.
Feeling hungry?
Eating-out is a way of life in Córdoba, and there are plenty of fine eateries in which to do so within the elegant Jewish quarter which also houses Andalucía's only surviving 13th-century synagogue.
There are plenty of excellent tapas bars in the area surrounding the Mezquita such as on Calle Deanes and Calle Cespedes which is also where many of the best hotels are located.
Be sure to try the local Salmorejo (a cold vegetable soup made with tomatoes and sprinkled with hard-boiled egg and Serrano ham) which is one of Córdoba's most famous exports. You will also find flamenquínes on the menu, mouthwatering pork fritters with Serrano ham which are inexplicably shaped like large breaded sausages.
For a truly unique experience, dine in the patio of one the fine dining establishments near Puerta de Sevilla or on Plaza de la Corredera, the city's version of Madrid's Plaza Mayor where thousands flock to see in the New Year.
How to get there
There are no regular scheduled or charter flights into Cordoba airport so your best bet is to fly into Malaga Airport which is the main connecting hub for the region. The airport in Seville is also a useful gateway for Andalucía.
The AVE train runs from either of these two airports and gets you to Córdoba in around one hour.
You can check RENFE train schedules here. To drive from Malaga airport take the AP-7 Motorway towards Malaga and join the A-45, taking exit 405 in the direction of Córdoba's City Center.
Tristan Cano is a freelance travel writer and journalist who lives and works in his beloved Gibraltar on the southernmost tip of Europe. He has written extensively in the Gibraltarian and international press about Gibraltar's history and is the author of Historic Walking Guides: Gibraltar.
Read more GoNOMAD stories by Tristan Cano:
Cádiz & Puerto de Santa Maria: The Oldest Cities in Western Europe
The Rock of Gibraltar: Beaches, Bunkers and Birding
Seville: The Artistic and Cultural Capital of Southern Spain
Visit our Tristan Cano Page with links to all his stories
Read more GoNOMAD stories about Spain
St Pauls Convent, Cuenca, Spain. photos by Rosalie Bebawi. Cuenca, Spain: Off the Beaten Path
of times. First by the federal government who advised that Spain was safe to travel in but look out
Watch Travel Videos on GoNOMAD Spain Perfect Day In Madrid Watch more Madrid videos
writer for Planet Eye Travel." A Her personal blogs areA thesinglewomantraveler A andA glamourgrannytravels.com . Read more about Spain on GoNOMAD
View of the Old city from Santa Maria church procathedral. Kerry Parke photos. CA!ceres, Spain
Spanish StreetA Markets: Clothes at the street markets in Spain. John Towler photos. Bright, Loud
are fluent in English. Coming to Seville Seville is extensively connected with the rest of Spain
Fisherman going out to sea in San Sebastian, Spain. photo by Paul Shoul.Click to return to the story.
Delights in R ural Alfarnatejo Spain By I nka Piegsa-Quischotte AlfarnaAwhat? YouA might ask and I
and one half-bath flat with a kitchen carved out of the hallway. Tossa de Mar Spain on the Costa Brava
in the world is Menorca? Archway of Medieval Stone Walls in Menorca, Spain. The island of Menorca lies
Skyline of Ancient City of TolA(c)do Spain. Holy TolA(c)do!A A Daytrip in Spain Wandering around
Traveling the North of Spain Witches, Bulls and Hemingway A river in Baztan Valley, Spain. Inka
! Teaching English in Valencia, Spain A Great Place to Vacation -- and teaching pays the bills


text:
Updated: Jonathan's Views Vindicated
By ColmSmyth on Dec 02, 2004
Jonathan's remark about HP ("a vendor no longer in charge of their OS") drew some smoke (though little fire) but the latest news about Tru64 seems to support his view.
The Register reports that HP have abandoned their multi-year investment in porting their TruCluster and Advanced File System technologies from Tru64 to HP-UX; they have struck a deal with Veritas to fill the gap.
Update: The Register asked HP customers to give feedback on their filesystem strategy announcement. It's the Tru64 litany of pain, and that's no lie.


text:
Anthony Devonne Waters
Position: LB
Height: 6-2 Weight: 241 lbs.
Born: July 25, 1984 in Lake View, SC
High School: Lake View
College: Clemson (school history) (Waters college stats)
Drafted by the San Diego Chargers in the 3rd round (96th overall) of the 2007 NFL Draft.
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 2 (11632nd overall since 1950)
Promote your website or business by sponsoring this page for $5 on Pro-Football-Reference.com. Your message will replace this ad.


text:
Eggermann, Thomas; Spengler, Sabrina; Venghaus, Andreas; Denecke, Bernd; Zerres, Klaus; Baudis, Michael; Ensenauer, Regina (2012). 2p21 Deletions in hypotonia-cystinuria syndrome. European Journal of Medical Genetics, 55(10):561-563.
Full text not available from this repository.
View at publisher
The significant role of the SLC3A1 gene in the aetiology of cystinuria is meanwhile well established and more than 130 point mutations have been reported. With the reports on genomic deletions including at least both SLC3A1 and the neighboured PREPL gene the spectrum of cystinuria mutations and of clinical symptoms could recently be enlarged: patients homozygous for these deletions suffer from a general neonatal hypotonia and growth retardation in addition to cystinuria. The hypotonia in these hypotonia-cystinuria (HCS) patients has been attributed to the total loss of the PREPL protein. Here we report on the clinical course and molecular findings in a HCS patient compound heterozygote for a new deletion in 2p21 and a previously reported deletion, both identified by molecular karyotyping. The diagnostic workup in this patient illustrates the need for a careful clinical examination in context with powerful molecular genetic tools in patients with unusual phenotypes. The identification of unique genomic alterations and their interpretation serves as a prerequisite for the individual counselling of patients and their families. In diagnostic strategies to identify the molecular basis of both cystinuria and hypotonia 2p21 deletions should be considered as the molecular basis of the phenotype.
2 citations in Web of Science®
3 citations in Scopus®
Google Scholar™
Additional indexing
|Item Type:
|Journal Article, refereed, original work
|Communities & Collections:
|07 Faculty of Science > Institute of Molecular Life Sciences
|Dewey Decimal Classification:
|570 Life sciences; biology
|17 July 2012
|Deposited On:
|26 Sep 2012 15:44
|Last Modified:
|05 Apr 2016 15:58
|Publisher DOI:
|PubMed ID:
Users (please log in): suggest update or correction for this item
Repository Staff Only: item control page


text:
Nicolas II, the last Tsar of Russia, and his family have provided inspiration for countless fiction and non-fiction authors in the nearly 100 years since their tragic demise during the Russian Revolution. The rumors and gossip, following their deaths, that one or more of them had survived the firing squad and escaped, fueled the interest the public already had of the family. Books about the Romanov family itself, the individual members or the extended family are often very popular, especially among historical fiction fans. Jennifer Laam's historical novel The Secret Daughter of the Tsar is one of the most intriguing.
As with many books in this genre the novel, about a secret fifth daughter of the Tsar, threads together the lives of individuals living in different time periods. Laam tells the story through three different women: aspiring historian Veronica, living in present-day Los Angeles; Lena, a servant at the Russian Imperial Court in 1902; and Charlotte, a former ballerina living in Paris during World War II. The investigation of a man who could be heir to the Russian throne leads the reader down a winding path of secrets and treachery that begins with Empress Alexandra who is desperate to bear a son after the birth of four daughters, and Lena who she believes can help her in the task.
This alternate history of the Romanov family is an imaginative and provocative tale and should appeal greatly to fans of historical fiction set in Imperial Russia.
Some information provided by Amazon.


text:
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
The extended cut of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" includes 30 more minutes of story and action not seen in theaters!
Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice (Ultimate Edition Blu-ray)
The extended cut of "Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice" includes 30 more minutes of story and action not seen in theaters!
The Big Blue Report is the Superman Homepage Newsletter sent out twice a month. It contains exclusive content not seen on the website. Subscribe now!
Cover date: March 2009
"Maelstrom" - Part 5 of 5
Writer: Jimmy Palmiotti and Justin Gray
Penciller: Phil Noto
Inker: Phil Noto
Reviewed by: Michael Bailey
Story - 2: There is a certain school of thought that says that if a story begins and ends in a similar way that it rhymes, so to speak. The characters face a challenge at the beginning and then has to face that same challenge at the end with the sum of all they had learned to guide them to their ultimate victory. There are times when this sort of thing works and works well letting the ending act as a pay off for following the story.
SUPERMAN/SUPERGIRL: MAELSTROM was not one of those times.
The first issue began with a fight between Supergirl and Maelstrom and it ended with a fight between Supergirl and Maelstrom. Along the way Supergirl supposedly learned something and I guess that something was a greater appreciation of her new life on Earth. I really couldn't tell. Most of the story was Supergirl acting very much like a teenage girl, which was quite good in spots but in others it seemed that she was acting like what the writers wanted a teenage girl to act like and that's just creepy. The themes that Palmiotti and Gray were attempting to explore got muddled in battles with squid monsters and pithy comments about cup sizes.
This final issue did nothing to make me like the series at all. Superman and Supergirl get back to the solar system and then fight Maelstrom and the Furies and at the end we are supposed to feel bad for Maelstrom because she's just a troubled soul trying to get the attention of the man she loves. Then Supergirl spends three hours listening to the radio transmissions from Earth and has a greater appreciation for her adopted home.
I might have liked this mini-series if it was done by more capable writers.
Maybe if Palmiotti and Gray had spent more time focusing on the characters instead of mindless battles than it would have worked out better. Maybe if they would have forgotten the whole Maelstrom sub-plot it would have worked out better. Maybe if it had been three issues instead of five I would have liked it better. Maybe if it had less clichés (Superman getting injured and Supergirl having to care for him) I would have liked it more.
As it stands this story had none of those and I feel like there is about a collective hour of my life that I will never get back.
Oh, and the whole hearing things on Earth while in space. Still bugs that living crud out of me.
Art - 3: I'm not sure if I just didn't notice it in the first issue or if the artwork in this series just tanked in this last issue but I was not impressed with the art in this issue. The bulk of the story comprised of the fight in Metropolis and it was the most static fight I have seen in ages. There was no action to the action. It was kind of boring actually.
The quieter moments were rather strong, though, and even though the writing was awful bordering on horrendous Noto's art saved those scenes. Without the dialogue the page of Supergirl watching the Earth was stunning.
Cover Art - 3: I really don't care for this cover. It's not that the cover is bad, except for the usual complaint that Noto's Superman looks middle aged, but at the same time I am no feeling this one. Still, it was better than last issue's that's for sure.
January 2009
Check out the Comic Index Lists for the complete list of Superman-related comics published in 2009.