text:
Providing the knowledge and skills to excel in nonprofit leadership and healthcare management
A rigorous, 16-month full-time Heller MBA program in a participatory, supportive environment.
You have the passion to create positive change in the world.
We'll give you the tools to achieve it.
The MBA in Nonprofit Management is delivered by a graduate school devoted to the advancement of social justice. You'll work closely with faculty, researchers and students who share your values, and develop the skills and understanding to effect change on a local, national and global scale.
Prepare to drive positive change as the leader of a mission-driven organization, business unit or government agency. Develop the capacity to work effectively across the nonprofit, private and public arenas. Learn about the complex factors that contribute to societal, political, economic and environmental problems – and the strategic leadership and management skills to address them. An MBA in Nonprofit Management from the Heller School will prepare you to effect meaningful, sustainable change in the areas you care about most.
A curriculum grounded in social change
Our accelerated, 16-month curriculum condenses two years of study into four consecutive, intense semesters – ideal for people eager to return to the workplace and quickly put their new skills into action. The curriculum includes:
- Traditional MBA courses that will provide you with essential management skills, including budgeting, discounted cash flow analysis, effective mobilization of diverse groups, business plan development, communication and collaboration, workplace operations assessment and financial statement analysis.
- Innovative social change courses that will prepare you to advance your career along with your ideals, such as Stuart Altman's Issues in National Health Policy, and Carole Carlson's Social Entrepreneurship, or you can study legal issues and their impact on social justice with Anita Hill.
Exceptional experiential learning opportunities
Students have the opportunity to engage in a robust experiential learning program that includes:
- A team consulting engagement – Required of all Heller MBA students, this three-month consulting engagement is an opportunity to apply your analytical and problem-solving skills to help an organization more effectively pursue its social mission.
- Practicing Philanthropy – In this course, students have the chance to learn about the inner workings of a philanthropic foundation. They process real grant proposals, visit potential recipient sites, and actually award $10,000 to the organization of their choice.
- Board Fellows program - MBA students take one-year non-voting positions on nonprofit boards of directors, learning firsthand about how leaders make decisions from the inside and contributing their own innovative ideas.
- Student-run projects – We offer a student-run community bank of consulting projects where students can partner with organizations on short-term projects.
An expert, engaged community
As an MBA in Nonprofit Management student, you'll study with faculty on the forefront of change in areas from healthcare to international development, and connect with researchers in our world-class research institutes engaged in pioneering scholarship and analysis. Just as important, your globally diverse classmates will offer a world of perspectives from their work in such organizations as the Zimbabwe Ministry of Health and Child Welfare, Doctors without Borders, Massachusetts General Hospital, Teach for America, ActionAid International, the World Bank, the Women's Lunch Place, World Health Organization, AmeriCorps, World Vision, Oxfam, the Peace Corps, and Save the Children.
Superior career preparation
The Heller Career Development Center supports students even before they arrive on campus through the Summer Career Academy, an optional distance summer program for incoming students. The program lasts eight weeks and consists of seven modules. The program rationale is to have incoming students begin exploring their career options early. Students can expect to undergo a quality career assessment, receive training on our on-line recruiting system, create a Heller Resume and have it reviewed, review employment reports, join relevant LinkedIn groups and career discussions; in short, to be on top of their career game upon arrival at Heller.
Start a social enterprise that improves the economic prosperity of women living in conflict areas throughout the world. Develop strategic initiatives for a hospital or an international humanitarian agency. Work as a country director for the Department of Defense, analyze environmental policy at a U.S. government agency or work as a business analyst for a major healthcare provider. When you earn an MBA in Nonprofit Management from the Heller School, you join an impressive network of alumni working in a wide variety of careers to improve the lives and well-being of people throughout the world.
Heller MBA Grads in the News
A recent Boston Globe article featured several Heller MBAs who are creating businesses that make a difference. Featured in the article are: Siiri Morley, MBA '10, cofounder of Prosperity Candle, which sells candles made by impoverished women in Haiti, Iraq and other developing nations, and its spinoff Prosperity Catalyst; Brenna Schneider, MBA '12, founder of 99Degrees Custom, manufacturer of customized, made-to-order clothing; and Elizabeth Buckley, MBA '09, cofounder of Lallitara, retailer of clothes and accessories made from used saris purchased in India. Click here to read the article.
Heller MBA scores high on Corporate Knights' Global Green Survey
MBA Nonprofit Management
- An AACSB-accredited program delivered by the Heller School, a world-class institution rated among the top 10 schools of social policy.
- Ranked No. 2 in Boston – and No. 5 globally – by the Aspen Institute for the degree to which we integrate ethical, social, and environmental issues into our curricula.
A faculty on the forefront of change
MBA Program Adds New Concentration in Public Management
MBA Alum Included in List of 60 Extraordinary Women
Laurence Simon
Professor of International Development
Professor Laurence Simon's career in world development spans 40 years and has taken him from hands-on antipoverty work in Sri Lanka to the halls of power and influence. Friends and colleagues recently lauded Simon's dedication over the decades, including many who thanked Simon for his selfless mentoring.more
Thomas Shapiro
Pokross Professor of Law and Social Policy and Director, Institute on Assets and Social Policy
"Even when African-Americans do everything right -- get an education and work hard at well-paying jobs -- they cannot achieve the wealth of their white peers in the workforce, and that translates into very different life chances."more
Susan Parish
Nancy Lurie Marks Professor of Disability Policy, Director, Lurie Institute for Disability Policy, and Associate Dean, Research
"What the country needs is a revolution in how we structure disability policy."more
A.K. Nandakumar
Professor of the Practice; Director, PhD Program; Director, Institute for Global Health and Development
"The U.S. actually spends a very small proportion of its GDP on international assistance. Even so, the U.S. is the single largest financier of donor-to-global health in the world. I think this aid has been instrumental in dealing with major global health problems, such as maternal/infant mortality and AIDS, over time."more
Walter Leutz
Associate Professor and Associate Dean for Academic Personnel
"Elders need help with both their everyday living and their health care, but the two systems are very separate." more
Alain Lempereur
Alan B. Slifka Professor of Coexistence and Conflict Resolution
"My hope is to strengthen the peace profession, to provide practitioners with the knowledge and tools for effective conflict analysis and intervention."more
Peter Kreiner
Scientist and Principal Investigator, Prescription Monitoring Program Training and Technical Assistance Center
Prescription drug abuse is rising at alarming rates. To combat the problem, prescription monitoring programs are becoming more sophisticated, aiming to put the brakes on abusers and, in some cases, incorporate rehabilitation programs. Scientist Peter Kreiner explains how the programs work and what they hope to accomplish.more
Nina Kammerer
Senior Lecturer
"Across years, disciplines, and continents, I have been involved in research that touches on all the concentrations in the PhD program."more
Constance Horgan
Professor and Director, Institute for Behavioral Health
"Health plan decisions can dramatically affect the lives of people with substance abuse and mental health conditions."more
Anita Hill
Professor of Social Policy, Law, and Women's Studies
"I don't believe that you can have equality without first securing that place where you can live out your dreams and all the opportunities the country has to offer."more
Ricardo Godoy
Professor of International Development
"I fell in love with the Tsimane because they are sweet and peaceful. When you live in a small-scale society that practices cross-cousin marriage, the society ends up being a huge extended family and you have to learn how to manage your anger and get along."more
Jody Hoffer Gittell
Professor and Executive Director, Relational Coordination Research Collaborative
"Work is most effectively coordinated through relationships of shared goals, shared knowledge and mutual respect."more
Deborah Garnick
"With more people covered by health insurance, it is imperative to measure the quality of care people receive, to create incentives for providing good care, and to implement programs focused on quality improvement."more
Angela Duger
Adjunct Lecturer
"The riots in Bolivia were so vocal and widely publicized that I started asking questions: How did I feel about what was going on? What was my responsibility to help?"more
Michael Doonan
Associate Professor and Director of the Master's in Public Policy Program (MPP); Executive Director of the Massachusetts Health Policy Forum; Director of the Council for Health Care Economics and Policy
"My interests are at the intersection between political science and health services research."more
Diana Bowser
Scientist, Lecturer and Director, MS Program in Global Health Policy and Management
"One of the aspects of directing Heller's MS Program that I truly enjoy is the interaction with students. I love to hear what they like about the program and what they think is important for their careers and I enjoy tailoring the curriculum to meet the students' changing needs."more
Janet Boguslaw
Scientist and Senior Lecturer; Associate Director, Master of Public Policy Program; Associate Director, Institute on Assets and Social Policy
"My work focuses on driving policy and practice to advance long-term economic opportunity."more
Joseph Assan
Assistant Professor
"Development can be a complicated field. It's important for students to understand the bigger picture, and how to fit their goals into that picture."more
Stuart Altman
Sol C. Chaikin Professor of National Health Policy
"What [my] book intends to do is to trace the history of U.S. attempts to create universal coverage, going back to Teddy Roosevelt." more


text:
You are currently watching the WMV (640x360) video. click to watch the High Quality WMV (960x540, not smooth streaming) video
Would you like to write software that can adapt to the user, learn from examples or work with uncertain information? Infer.NET is a machine learning framework that lets you build these capabilities directly into your .NET application. The framework allows you to combine detailed domain knowledge with the latest machine learning algorithms to generate tailored code to solve your problem. An API based on random variables lets you call Infer.NET code from within your application. We provide examples of using Infer.NET in search and gaming.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Western, Washington, Midwestern and Eastern events are on tap this weekend for USAC's Ignite Midget Series. Wally Pankratz leads the Western Dirt Series to Santa Maria (Calif.) Speedway Saturday, while Chase Goetz leads the Washington Dirt Series to Skagit Speedway in Alger, also Saturday. Saturday's Midwest/Eastern combo at the Columbus (Ohio) Motor Speedway features Eastern point leader Chris Lamb and serves as the 2013 Midwest Pavement opener.
Lamb, of Colfax, N.C., swept both ends of Friday night's twin-30-lap USAC Eastern Ignite Midget features at Ace Speedway in Altamahaw, N.C. In the first feature, Lamb passed Calvin Carroll on lap two and led the rest of the way to beat Scott Gordon, Nic Davidson, Blaine Leydig and Billy Gaule. Gaule led the first three laps of the closer, then Davidson led the next 18 before yielding to Lamb on lap 22. Leydig took second ahead of Mike Ward, Gaule and Wil Raber. Tyler Corriher of China Grove, N.C. led all but one lap of Saturday night's 30-lap USAC Eastern Ignite Midget race at Caraway Speedway in Sophia, N.C. Lamb finished second ahead of Leydig, who led the opening lap. Raber was fourth and fast qualifier Davidson fifth.
Goetz, of Snohomish, Wash., remains undefeated in the 2013 USAC Washington Ignite Dirt Midget Series, but just barely! He trailed Garrett Thomas for 24 laps Saturday night at Grays Harbor Raceway in Elma, Wash., then beat Thomas to the finish line by inches to win the 25-lap feature. Robby Vaughn was third, Jeremy Miller fourth and Elma Auto Racing Hall of Fame fast qualifier Dougie James fifth.
2013 MIDWEST IGNITE DIRT MIDGET POINTS: 1-Toby Alfrey-136, 2-Gage Walker-134, 3-Stratton Briggs-127, 4-Katlynn Leer-116, 5-Jessica Bean-112, 6-Austin Nemire-86, 7-Cooper Clouse-86, 8-Kent Kriegbaum-49, 9-Joey Greening-48, 10-Emmy Gray-48.
2013 WESTERN IGNITE DIRT MIDGET POINTS: 1-Wally Pankratz-133, 2-Cory Elliott-130, 3-Parker Colston-129, 4-Jarid Blondel-113, 5-Ariel Biggs-112, 6-Clayton Ruston-104, 7-Michael Steele-100, 8-Ashley Hazelton-95, 9-Christine Breckenridge-78, 10-Alexander Bissett-40.
2013 EASTERN IGNITE MIDGET POINTS: 1-Chris Lamb-495, 2-Nic Davidson-398, 3-Wil Raber-376, 4-Tyler Corriher-365, 5-Calvin Carroll-336, 6-Billy Gaule-335, 7-Nikki Carroll-286, 8-Blaine Leydig-278, 9-Ryan Krachun-249, 10-Justin Whittall-237.
2013 WASHINGTON IGNITE DIRT MIDGET POINTS: 1-Chase Goetz-138, 2-Robby Vaughn-119, 3-Jeremy Miller-118, 4-Dougie James-114, 5-Garrett Thomas-109, 6-Chance Crum-101, 7-Todd Hartman-53, 8-Ariel Biggs-46, 9-Renee Angel-45, 10-Annika Johanson-44.
Driven by MyRacePassTM
Skagit Speedway | All rights reserved


text:
Encyclopedia of Jazz Musicians
Willette, "Babyface" (Roosevelt)
Organist Babyface Willette made a brief but indelible mark on the sound of soul jazz in the early sixties. He recorded two albums for Blue Note in 1961, and two more for Argo, which capture a gospel-tinged sound which has influenced the contemporary generation of jazz and funk organists.
Roosevelt Willette was born on September 11, 1933, probably in New Orleans. Willette's father was a minister at a church in Little Rock, Arkansas, and his mother was a missionary, so the boy was exposed to the sounds of the black church from an early age.
Willette learned to play piano from his uncle, Fred Freeman, and began to tour as an accompanist for gospel groups while in his teens. He then switched to rhythm-and-blues, and crisscrossed the United States, as well as Cuba and Canada, with groups led by King Kolax, Jay McNeely and others. He earned the nickname "Babyface" while touring because of his youth: sometimes had trouble getting into nightclubs where he was to perform.
Around 1958, Willette settled in Chicago, where he took up the organ as his primary instrument and began to focus on jazz. By 1960, he was in New York, where he met guitarist Grant Green and tenor saxophonist Lou Donaldson, both artists on the Blue Note label at that time. Soon he too was signed to Blue Note Records.
As was Blue Note's policy at the time, Willette first recorded for the label as a sideman, appearing on Green's Grant's First Stand and Donaldson's Here 'Tis. Willette made his first recording for the label as a leader, Face To Face, in 1961. The album boasts an enviable lineup of Willette on organ, Green on guitar, Fred Jackson on tenor sax, and Ben Dixon on drums. Willette composed most of the tunes on the album. While the songs are pedestrian, the interplay between the musicians is quite incredible and, although it's not commonly thought of as his best work, it is a great album.
Willette's next album, Stop and Listen, is generally considered to be his best recorded work, and features a stripped down sound with a trio of Willette, Green and Dixon.
Willette formed his own trio in 1963, and recorded his next two albums for the Chess Records subsidiary Argo. The first of these, Mo-Roc, was recorded in the same trio format as his last album for Blue Note and featured Willette, guitarist Ben White, and drummer Eugene Bass. Though not as well-known nor accomplished as Willette's Blue Note trio, the band swings and turns in a competent enough performance behind Willette, whose compositions for the album are forgettable but feature excellent playing.
Willette's next album for Argo, Behind The 8-Ball, was Willette's last for the label and his last as a leader. Featuring a trio with White on guitar and Jerold Donovan on drums, the album gives listeners a closer taste at Willette's roots than his more jazz-oriented albums. For the first time, Willette features more R&B covers than originals, and also shortens the length of the songs. His playing shows more of a soulful, churchy feel than his other albums and Willette shines brightly here, as the choice of songs seems to make him more comfortable.
After his two albums for Argo, Willette returned to Chicago, where he faded from the jazz scene but played a steady gig at a southside lounge from 1966 until 1971, the year of his death. He was survived by a son, Kevin D. Bailey.
Face to Face (1961) Blue Note Records
Stop & Listen (1961) Blue Note Records
Mo' Rock (1964) Argo Records
Behind The 8 Ball (1965) Argo Records
Contributor: Scott Homewood


text:
Disquaire Day in France (Record Store Day) is looming upon us just over a week before it's April 19th and although it was announced John Densmore will be in and around Paris for Disquaire Day he's also there for the publication of the French edition of his book "The Doors Unhinged: Jim Morrison's Legacy on Trial" as with the U.S. release of the book last year Densmore will have signings at record stores in connection with Disquaire Day.
Densmore's appearance schedule for his Disquaire Day appearances have been announced…sort of. Three appearances have been announced in and around Paris on April 19. UPDATE Densmore will be appearing at the Gibert Joseph Bookstores on the 19th. Below are stores locations and times.
9:30AM Gibert Joseph, 3 Quai Gailleton, 69002 Lyon
15:30, Gibert Joseph, 15 Boulevard Barbes, 78019, Paris
18:00, Gibert Joseph, 26 Boulevard Saint-Michel, 75006, Paris
As for Record Store Day in the U.S. The Doors will releasing a translucent amber disc with colors swirled in re-release of "Weird Scenes Inside the Goldmine." Please follow the link to The Doors Examiner article.
Special thanks to Susan at Jim Morrison's Paris for the tip and translation.
Subscribe to The Doors Examiner and get article's as they're published, just click the subscribe button. Thank you for reading The Doors Examiner!


text:
Ladies' (24)
Men's (3)
Bands - Metal (2)
Fashion (15)
Mother's/Family (1)
Stackable (5)
Toe (4)
Stainless Steel (1)
Sterling Silver (26)
Learn more about:
Receive a $50 Offer When You Sign Up for Email*
No Thank You
*Valid for new registrations only.
A welcome email will be sent with your offer information.
Privacy Policy


text:
Not a member? Click here to join.
Researchers at Albuquerque's Sandia National Lab who share a love of hunting and shooting have perfected a dart-like, four-inch bullet that can be guided to hit a laser-designated target at distances exceeding one mile when shot from a .50-caliber, smooth-bore rifle. The Lab is seeking a private company partner to complete testing of the patented prototype and bring a guided bullet to the marketplace.—courtesy Sandia National Laboratories.
Get the latest TTHA News and Information
About Us Contact Us Become a Member Resources
Our Magazine TROPHY HUNTERS TV® Hunters Extravaganza® eNewsletter
The Market Place TTHA Pro Staff Gear & Merchandise Contests
Follow Us On
Copyright 2010 Texas Trophy Hunters Association™ | Built by Gray Web Technology + Design | Background Photos: Marty Berry


text:
Fife, WA Hotels
Choose dates of your desired stay and Get Rates to display currently available nightly rates.*
Quality Inn & Suites Fife
5805 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
2 Star
Conveniently located near Commencement Bay, this hotel features large suite rooms and guest rooms with hot tubs. Business travelers will appreciate free high-speed wireless internet access, a business ... Click for More Info
Days Inn Fife
5601 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
1 Star
The Days Inn Fife, WA is pleased to provide our guests with exceptional service and quality amenities at an affordable price. Whether you are here for Business or Leisure you can enjoy our Free High S ... Click for More Info
Econo Lodge Fife
3501 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
1 Star
The Econo Lodge hotel in Fife, Washington is conveniently located close to the Port of Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome with easy access to downtown Tacoma and Tacoma Mall. Hotel amenities include free cont ... Click for More Info
Rodeway Inn & Suites Fife
3100 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
2 Star
Conveniently located close to the Port of Tacoma and the Tacoma Dome. Easy access to downtown Tacoma and Tacoma Mall. Additiional items available from front desk at no charge to guests: Upon request: ... Click for More Info
Travelodge Port Of Tacoma WA
3518 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
2 Star
Hotel is located five minutes from downtown Tacoma and Tacoma DomeLocated at Port of Tacoma. Close to Emerald Queen Casino and BJs Bingo Hall. Many other restaurants close by. Complimentary continent ... Click for More Info
Sunshine Motel
3801 Pacific Highway East
Fife, WA 98424
0 Star
Comfortable and spacious guest rooms with great rates and convenient location just off I 5 All rooms have AC private bath color cable television with HBO and FREE Wireless InternetWhether you need a ... Click for More Info
Washington Offbeat Attraction Map
Quirky Tourist Attractions in or near Washington
While in Washington, you might enjoy a visit to:
Tacoma, Washington: Midland Mosaics - Backyard Giants
A tile craftsman has transformed his backyard into an art garden of giant heads and figures.
Puyallup, Washington: Dinosaur McDonald's
Dinosaur-themed McDonald's features skeletal sculpture, a T-Rex scene and a prehistoric playland.
Seattle, Washington: Waiting for the Interurban
"Waiting for the Interurban" is a statue of commuters that encourages art attacks by creative vandals.
Renton, Washington: Grave of Jimi Hendrix
Final resting place of the legendary rock guitarist is a popular site for music pilgrims.
© roadsideamerica.com, Doug Kirby, Ken Smith, Mike Wilkins. Information provided as an unofficial resource on attractions as a convenience to our visitors. Information and status -- location, hours open, admission prices, current exhibits, and other aspects -- are subject to change without our knowledge.
Fife Hotel ChainsDays Inn
Econo Lodge
Quality Inn
Rodeway Inn
Accommodations Near FifeAuburn, WA Hotels
Bremerton, WA Hotels
Buckley, WA Hotels
Des Moines, WA Hotels
DuPont, WA Hotels
Federal Way, WA Hotels
Fife, WA Hotels
Gig Harbor, WA Hotels
Issaquah, WA Hotels
Kent, WA Hotels
Lacey, WA Hotels
Lakewood, WA Hotels
Maple Valley, WA Hotels
Pacific, WA Hotels
Port Orchard, WA Hotels
Puyallup, WA Hotels
Renton, WA Hotels
SeaTac, WA Hotels
Sumner, WA Hotels
Tacoma, WA Hotels
Tukwila, WA Hotels
Yelm, WA Hotels
Most Desired Travel Destinations:New York, NY
Chicago, IL
Orlando, FL
San Antonio, TX
San Diego, CA
Boston, MA
Washington, DC
Atlanta, GA
Houston, TX
Los Angeles, CA
Dallas, TX
Seattle, WA
Memphis, TN
San Francisco, CA
Saint Louis, MO
Nashville, TN
Miami, FL
Kansas City, MO
Philadelphia, PA
Baltimore, MD
Pittsburgh, PA
Anaheim, CA
Austin, TX
New Orleans, LA
Denver, CO
Sacramento, CA
Indianapolis, IN
Hollywood, CA
Tampa, FL
Phoenix, AZ
Charlotte, NC
Louisville, KY
Cincinnati, OH
Detroit, MI
Portland, OR
Jacksonville, FL
Las_Vegas, NV
Milwaukee, WI
Cleveland, OH
Birmingham, AL


text:
The Dziennik Dla Wsystkich, also known as the Everybody's Daily, was a newspaper published in Buffalo, New York from 1911 through 1957. The paper contains many death notices of local Polish immigrants. The obituaries usually contained the person's age, place of birth, as well as names of family members.
We are fortunate to have micro-filmed copies of the Dziennik in several libraries in Western New York. The Society has been indexing the obituaries found in the Dziennik and currently has a database of 30,104 surnames. Please be aware that this is an on-going project and not all years have been indexed to date. Years completed in full are 1911-1941, with the exception of three months of 1913 (October-December). If you would like to volunteer to assist with the completion of this project, please visit the contact page.
While many volunteers have been associated with this project over the years, we must acknowledge our member Ed Kornowski for his continual dedication to this database.
We are presently in the process of making it possible for users to search the database directly from our website. For right now, to search the database please contact: firstname.lastname@example.com. There is no fee to search the database. PGSNYS has drafted a reference guide if you need assistance with translating your notice.
For copies of a death notice, please contact us. the charge for members is $3.00 per notice and the charge for non-members if $5.00 per notice. Payment should be made by check or money order and should be mailed, along with a self-addressed stamped envelope, to: PGSNYS Dziennik, c/o Chuck Pyrak, 12 Grant Road, Snyder, NY 14226..
Live in the Buffalo area? You can avoid the copy fee by looking at microfilmed copies of the Dziennik at the following local facilities:
- 1911-1957 The Buffalo History Museum (formerly The Buffalo and Erie County Historical Society), Nottingham Terrace.
- 1930-1957 Downtown Buffalo Library, Lafayette Square, Buffalo, NY
- 1930-1941 SUNY @ Buffalo, Amherst Campus, Capen Library Multimedia Center, 2nd Floor.
- 1930-1957 Buffalo State College, E.H. Butler Library


text:
Water Main Break Left Katz's Deli With Three Feet of Basement Mud
No pastrami was lost to yesterday's sinkhole on Houston Street.
Gothamist gets the inside scoop from proprietor Jake Dell on how Katz's Delicatessen was able to remain open yesterday, even as a water main burst on Houston Street just outside its front door and flooded the iconic Lower East Side establishment's basement, leaving behind three feet of mud. "It looks like a war zone," Dell says. Most important, however, all the pastrami and brisket made it through unscathed, and while a lot of other product had to be tossed and a crew is working around the clock to remove the mud, Katz's remains open. [Gothamist, Related]


text:
Jan 17, 2013 9:35 AM
Warning: do not eat this Nostalgia Organics Mud Pie Bath Soap ($9). We've got to put in the disclaimer because this mint-and-chocolate-scented suds-maker has such a delicious aroma, you'll almost certainly be tempted to lick your hands after using it.
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:


text:
Studies at Other Institutes
Stanford University
Researchers at Stanford University are conducting a short survey to explore the Facebook usage of individuals who have received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting. This survey is completely anonymous and only takes 15-20 minutes to complete. Please help us to advance knowledge on the eating disorder recovery process by clicking here. https://qtrial2015ut1.ut1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0lDbMKHkRfEq5BH
Please only fill out this survey if you have been treated for an eating disorder (either currently or in the past) in a group setting. This may include inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, and/or intensive outpatient treatment (that included a group component) or participating in an outpatient therapy group. This does not include individual outpatient treatment – that is, if you have only ever received treatment for an eating disorder in individual outpatient therapy (and have never received treatment for an eating disorder in a group setting), you are not eligible for this study at this time.
Columbia University
Research & Treatment for Teens with Eating Problems
Pomona College
Do you struggle with disordered eating? Help us out by taking the following survey:http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/D9FV6RP
Upon completion of the survey, you will be entered to win a $100 gift card.
The survey should take about half an hour to fill out. This research can help us to better understand why people engage in disordered eating and the various factors that contribute to the development of eating disorders. By participating, you will be helping us to improve treatment options for patients like you.
Participants must be over the age of 18 and have engaged in eating disordered behaviors within the past three months.
Thank you for your participation!


text:
my Nutrition
my Fitness
Other Goals
my SparkPoints
Web Search
Articles & Videos Home
Health & Wellness
Health A-Z
Cold & Flu
GERD (Heartburn)
Healthy Heart
High Blood Pressure
High Cholesterol
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Pain Management
Seasonal Allergies
Weight Loss
Healthy Family
Pregnancy & Postpartum
Instant Inspiration
Lifestyle Centers
Beauty & Style
Brides To-Be
Family Wellness
Healthy Home
Pet Health
Senior Health
The SparkPeople Blog
Community Home
Message Boards
Challenge Central
Secrets of Success
Member Blogs
Friend Feed
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
Determined to Overcome Craving and Impulsive Eating.
Monday, July 06, 2009
I'm sorry this is not a very motivational blog . It will be better described as a venting blog. I work so hard all day to stay focused and do all the right things and than out of no where boom the craving begin.
I work very hard to manage stress and keep a positive view as much as humanly possible , However, peri menopause seems to be getting in my way more often than I'd like.
Ok I am regrouping and one of my resolves is to keep trigger foods out of the house. My husband is an ice cream lover and so am I. I hear it calling my name when it's in the house.
Of course I am great at making excuses to by a few special things to keep on hand like dark chocolate covered almonds and a few organic cookies for the grand kids ( YEAH RIGHT) for granny I mean after all there's nothing bad in them . (OH BOY) Who am I kidding right.
I am determined to do this and hit my goal in January of 2010 nothing is going to stop me any tips and advice scolding whatever Ill take it gladly if it will help. I am just not happy where I am and I intend to finish strong.
One motivation is I was out walking with my two grand daughters last year 11 and 7 years old. I was trying to tell them to pace themselves, because it was a long walk and of course they did not.
They kept running ahead and in the last mile I was a way in front and I heard one say how did that old lady get ahead of us . Needless to say I walked a little faster . This year they were both out in front and I was struggling to stay with them .
Nope not goanna continue. I lost 110 lbs 12 years ago and have kept it off for 11 years now 30lbs back no no no. The lbs stop here . Thanks for listening and promise to try and be more inspirational next time. I apologize blog a little scattered but I had to put it somewhere.
Share This Post With Others
Report Inappropriate Blog
Member Comments About This Blog Post
Report Inappropriate Comment
My SparkPage
Your husband sounds like mine, I swear that he is trying to keep me fat. LOL. Have you looked at Spark recipes? There are some Recipes for desserts under 100 calories. Maybe this will satisfy your sweet tooth with out breaking the bank. I'm going to try the Orange Dreamcycles, that way when he is having his ice cream, I can have a treat without feeling guilty.
2546 days ago
Add Your Comment to the Blog Post
Log in to post a comment
Disclaimer: Weight loss results will vary from person to person. No individual result should be seen as a typical result of following the SparkPeople program.
Advertisement --
Learn more
about ads on this site.
Get An Email Alert Each Time
JULIANNA51 Posts
See Today's Featured Member Blog Posts
More Blogs by JULIANNA51
The Journey begins again!
- 7/3/2009
View All ›
close ×


text:
Sunday, February 10th, 2013
Daily Archive
Misc10 Feb 2013 05:00 pm
Reader Photos10 Feb 2013 12:37 pm
Carla sends along a picture of an Agave bracteosa variegata. Anyone know who's growing these?
That sure is a pretty specimen. It would be hard to keep it looking so good year-round.
California Native Plants&Photography10 Feb 2013 10:26 am


text:
How do I remove the Spotlight icon from the Mac OS X menubar?
Note, I don't want to disable Spotlight (I use it). I just want to remove the icon.
How do I remove the Spotlight icon from the Mac OS X menubar?
Note, I don't want to disable Spotlight (I use it). I just want to remove the icon.
OK just tested this in SL and it worked, icon was removed but spotlight was still working in Finder:
Now restart SystemUIServer, the icon is gone, Spotlight still works. To get Spotlight icon back:
And restart SystemUIServer again...
How about doing:
In this way, the Search binary is still read/writable for root and can thus be updated by SoftwareUpdate. Making it non-readable for other users will prevent it from being launched!
Snow Leopard and Leopard handle the Spotlight menu very differently. Under Leopard, the Spotlight menu is an application on its own rights. That application is launched by launchd. The menu may thus easily be disabled by modifying the appropriate launchd configuration file.
Snow Leopard seems to have revered to the Tiger way of running the Spotlight menu. The menu itself lives in /System/Library/CoreServices/Search.bundle . It is automatically loaded by SystemUIServer.app which is also host to menu extras.
While there are preference files allowing us to disable menu extras, I can't seem to find any way to disable Search.bundle
The previously suggested option of renaming Search.bundle does work, but comes at a high risk. A future system update may try to update Search.bundle and end up with a partial bundle file. Thus SystemUIServer will crash trying to load that bundle. To be safe, one would need to restore the bundle before each update. Hardly a desirable solution.
Moreover renaming Search.bundle or removing read rights affects all users on the machine. A per-user preferences as available under Leopard would be preferable.
If you want to still be able to keep all of the functionality of the menu bar spotlight search but have white space for the spotlight in the menu bar you can replace the icon image file with a blank one or your own custom icon. The image file is
Quick and easy is to use the free utility OnyX.
Also, I'm using LaunchBar set to use a keyboard shortcut for Spotlight search in LaunchBar (set in LB prefs).
This also stops keyboard shortcuts for Spotlight, but not in Finder searching.
Thank you for your interest in this question.
Because it has attracted low-quality or spam answers that had to be removed, posting an answer now requires 10 reputation on this site (the association bonus does not count).
Would you like to answer one of these unanswered questions instead?


text:
To facilitate automation of guest VM provisioning, how do I set (in a script) the IP address on a guest VM's NIC (or NIC's) once a new VM has booted?
Is there a way to "inject"
netsh commands via the Citrix guest OS tools (for Windows for example) once the host has started?
Or can this be done via the Citrix API/SDK or the
xe tools?
These are windows 2008 servers that have been sysprep'd so when the boot for the first time they have no IP address.


text:
On the Origin of Species was the first published book to propose natural selection as an explanation for evolution and the already established "mutability of species". It was written by naturalist Charles Darwin and published in 1859, about 20 years after his voyage on the HMS Beagle. While The Origin of Species is how the book is commonly referred to, the full title is On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection, or the Preservation of Favoured Races (Species) in the Struggle for Life. This book never mentions human evolution. By races, Darwin meant species. Darwin was not a racist, if he is compared to the Confederate-Christian white slave masters living in Alabama during the 1850s. The Ku Klux Klan would read a Bible verse from the twelfth chapter of Romans in Baptist churches.
Anyway, Darwin's first book states, "There are variations in creatures that are passed on to their descendants. Some of these variations are beneficial, and aid in the species' survival, and some are detrimental. The beneficial variations live on, and the detrimental ones die out." As well as numerous case studies and pieces of scientific evidence - and being shorter than Darwin actually intended - he spends several chapters countering concerns and criticisms offered by the many people Darwin discussed his theories with prior to publication.
Thomas Henry Huxley's book, Evidence as to Man's Place in Nature (1863) picked up where Darwin's On the Origin of Species left off. Perhaps emboldened by Huxley's efforts, Darwin produced his second-most important book, The Descent of Man (1871), which applied Darwin's theory to human evolution. Alfred Russel Wallace is a co-discoverer of natural selection and authored The Malay Archipelago (1869). Likewise, Friedrich Wöhler (1800–1882) revolutionized organic chemistry by creating the field of inorganic chemistry.
Herbert Spencer coined the term "survival of the fittest" in his Principles of Biology (1864) and this phrase was included in the fifth edition of Darwin's work. However, it has often been misinterpreted as "survival of the strongest" rather than "survival of the most fit for purpose" meaning the most adept at exploiting an ecological niche.
Many fundamentalist/evangelical religious people are highly offended by the concepts presented in Origin and the science of evolution that has developed since its publication. This is because it is obvious to them that it is easier to make people from dirt than from other living things.
"To suppose that the eye with all its inimitable contrivances for adjusting the focus to different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I freely confess, absurd in the highest degree. Nonetheless reason tells me, that if numerous gradations from a simple and imperfect eye to one complex and perfect can be shown to exist, each grade being useful to its possessor, ... then the difficulty of believing that a perfect and complex eye could be formed by natural selection, though insuperable to our imagination, should not be considered subversive of the theory."


text:
TC TO JEAN CARLYLE AITKEN ; 20 March 1859; DOI: 10.1215/lt-18590320-TC-JCA-01; CL 35: 56-57
Chelsea, 20 March, 1859
Dear Sister,
I might sometimes seize a five minutes (as now), and write you a small word, merely to keep your imagination quiet: but the truth is, the opportunity does but seldom occur; and when it does, I am not so prompt with it as I could once have been.
There is nothing new to tell you, nothing that you do not know, thro' Jack or otherwise: I hang desperately at this bad job; and make most unsatisfactory progress; grudging the time spent in comparison with the paper covered (paper covered and not burnt);—whh in fact I sometimes admit to be a grudge merely that I am grown old, and have not the strength or speed that I once had. By no means a singular case among mankind!— My health is below the average rather; but nothing very bad: I expect as the weather mends, and the Horse1 is thoroughly himself again with his new coat on his back (he has been clipped, occasionally coughing, and never fairly right, all winter), I shall get a small accession of liveliness, and progress better. On the whole "ye maun excuse us the day"2 (as a poor Mail Guard once said in wet weather); be patient till I do get done;—I design to go idle all the remainder of my life; and attend to what friends I have left.— Jane still holds up: sleeps every night,—thanks to a spoonful of whisky she makes into punch just before going to bed: she misses, when the whisky is omitted for any cause.
Your James Junr does not come much about us, for whh I give him credit, knowing the modest reason; but we do sometimes see him; a welldoing douce intelligt young man: he is to be over, with his flute this time, we expect, before long. It was truly a bit a great luck, that feat of the Dr's in placing him there.3
I suppose the Dr often writes to you, tells you any vestige of tidings he gets. Ballantyne's Newspaper having sunk,4 I always thot of getting some other;5 and will surely do it, tho' all of them are considerably disgusting to me. And I hear about the "news," generally more than I want, from my fellow creatures.— Ballantyne will probably not come up again, tho' he promised to do it: he is a foolish little being, tho' a thoroughly goodnatured,—and has a vanity that will save him from pain on the most trying occasions.
There is here a letter from the Scotch-German Lady6 to whose House I went last autumn.7 I know not if it is worth reading (some of it is German and unreadable): but you may try; and then forward it to John for return hither some time.—"Horse!" as usual— God bless you dear Sister. T. Carlyle8


text:
One Stop for Installed Fences and Decks and Landscaping Materials!
For residential fences and decks, Total Fence and Deck is your one-stop contractor! Our expert, certified staff provides complete design and installation services for decks and fences. We are also one of the region's largest suppliers of wood fencing decking and composite decking. Our parent, Bytown Lumber, is also one of the region's largest suppliers of interlocking pavers and retaining walls and can supply you with all of your landscape masonry needs.
Our reputation for excellence in service and support is demonstrated by our satisfied customers. We are accredited members of the Canadian Fence Industry Association, and the Ottawa Construction Association. We maintain high quality by operating and owning our machinery, and our crews and sales people are subject matter experts in their respective fields. We are qualified, and certified to design, install, service and maintain all of your fence and decking needs.
Count on our experts to meet your every expectation. We have the TOTAL solution for you!


text:
Sep 10, 2012 9:25 AM
We know it's wrong, but we're still giggling over the idea of handing packs of these Loud Truck Energy Gummi Bears ($24) to the children in our lives just before we drop them back off with their rightful owners. A few delicious treats later, they'd be rampaging around the house like cocaine-snorting hyenas. Because we're not actually terrible people, we'll have to settle for keeping a bag or two in the glove compartment for those late night drives home.
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:


text:
For the week of
October 30, 2009
- carolinajournal.com
Reaction of the Week
RALEIGH — A 47-year-old North Carolina man says
that when he was 13 years old State Sen. R. C. Soles Jr. of Tabor City
lured him to his secluded lakeside home, plied him with alcohol, and
sexually assaulted him reports Don Carrington for Carolina Journal.
The man said Soles, 74, a 40-year veteran of the North Carolina General
Assembly and chairman of the Senate Democratic Caucus, threatened him
and his family to gain his silence.
"He told me if I ever told anyone he would make life hell for me and my parents," he told Carolina Journal
in an interview videotaped the week of Oct. 19. The man, who did not
want his real name used or his face shown on camera, will be called Jay
in this story.
Jay said the first incident occurred after Soles, a prominent lawyer
and legislator, offered him a ride and the two ended up at Soles'
lakefront home. The 4,000-square-foot home, built in 1968, sits on a
secluded two-acre site just outside the city limits.
Soles served him beer and mixed drinks, Jay said. He said he passed out
from the alcohol and awoke to find Soles performing oral sex on him. He
then was raped, he said. He described the event in graphic terms that CJ has chosen not to use in this publication.
CJ: Campbell lambasted at Easley hearingsRALEIGH – A fourth day of hearings Thursday in a North Carolina Board of Elections' probe into alleged criminal wrongdoing by former Gov.
Mike Easley began with a whimper and ended with a bang.
CJ: Easley testimony contradicts CampbellRALEIGH — Former Gov. Mike Easley, the subject of a North Carolina
Board of Elections' investigation, testified nearly five hours
Wednesday during a third day of hearings into alleged fundraising fraud
by his campaign. His testimony often contradicted past witnesses'
accounts — and at times, the former governor said things that seemed to
be at odds with statements he had made earlier in the day.
CJ:Many witnesses at Easley hearings can't recallRALEIGH — Forgetfulness was a recurring theme through a second day of
a hearing Tuesday in the North Carolina Board of Elections' ongoing
investigation into alleged campaign finance wrongdoing by former Gov.
Mike Easley.
CJ: Trail of ethical lapses emerges at Easley HearingsRALEIGH — The testimony highlighted slipshod record-keeping of
five-figure donations, promises from Easley staffers that money would
be diverted from Democratic Party coffers to the governor's campaign,
and accounts of services provided to the governor that were not
disclosed in a timely manner and not reimbursed, as the law requires.
Perdue declares I-40 rock slide an emergencyHARMON DEN — Gov. Bev Perdue on Wednesday declared the Interstate 40 rock slide an emergency in the hope of getting the federal government to pick up the repair bill. Perdue visited the site, two miles east of the Tennessee line, along with Secretary of Transportation Gene Conti and Deputy Commerce Secretary Dale Carroll the day after returning from a trade and cultural visit to China. The governor said there is no firm timetable for getting the interstate open again.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009 at NoonA Lecturewith our special guest Dr. Kyle ScottReuniting Life, Liberty, and Property: Using Kelo to Expose the Consequences of Politicizing Rights
Capital Quotes
"There is a significant dispute of facts, there's no way around that."— Larry Leake, chairman of the State Board of Elections, as quoted by the Winston-Salem Journal, on testimony this week into former Gov. Mike Easley's campaign finances.
"Our governor and attorney general have sworn an oath to uphold the laws as they were actually written at the time they were applied, not as they wish they were written."— Carlos Mahoney, president of the American Civil Liberties Union of North Carolina, as quoted by WRAL-TV, commenting on attempts by. Gov. Bev Perdue and Attorney General Roy Cooper to keep 27 inmates serving "life terms" in prison after the state's appellate courts held that between 1974 and 1978 the General Assembly had defined a life sentence as 80 years, and later cut that amount further.
"This is a tedious task to deal with."— Don Martin, superintendent of the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools, as quoted by the Winston-Salem Journal, talking about a retroactive change to state high school graduation requirements. The state recently dropped a requirement that students pass competency tests in reading and mathematics and a computer skills test to be awarded a high school diploma. Now school systems must go through their files to determine which students would have graduated but for not passing those tests, and issue them a diploma. The competency tests were instituted in 1981 while the computer skills test was a requirement from 2001 on.
"The worse the economy is, the more likely we are to grow."— Scott Ralls, president of the North Carolina Community College System, commenting to the Raleigh News & Observer on enrollment at the state's community colleges.
On The Air This Week…
This week on C J Radio…
JLF's John Hood previews Tuesday's municipal election; Newt Gingrich, Sen. Jim DeMint, Herman Cain, Hugh Hewitt and Ed Morrissey criticize current administration policy before an AFP summit in D.C.; syndicated columnist Cal Thomas discusses the threat from radical Islam; Darrell Allison of Parents for Educational Freedom in North Carolina provides an update on school choice initiatives; and JLF's Terry Stoops analyzes the impact of the recent Wake County school board election.
This week on NC Spin…
Join moderator Tom Campbell
for another week of political discussion and debate on the most
intelligent television talk show in the state. Topics this week: The state of ethics in our state; a possible gusher of water wars; reforming our tax codes; and bonded term limits. This week's panelists: John Hood, president of the John Locke Foundation; Chris Fitzsimon of NC Policy Watch; Ruth Sheehan, columnist for the Raleigh News and Observer; and former Lt. Governor Dennis Wicker.
This week on At Issue…
Watch At Issue, hosted by Kim Genardo, Sunday at 9:00 a.m. Also available on the web at www.nbc17.com.
Material published here may be reprinted provided the
Locke Foundation receives prior notice and appropriate credit is given.
© 2016 John Locke Foundation,
, (919) 828-3876
Web design by DesignHammer, a Raleigh-Durham web design company


text:
About this Blog
Contributor Bios
Recent Entries
Subscribe to this Blog (Atom)
Peter Morrissey
Peter's Bio
Recent Posts
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
Futurists know that change does not take place in linear fashion. Rather, change occurs more at an exponential rate. In a process, the innocent mistake made early on affects many future steps unless the mistake is immediately detected and corrected. On the positive side, it's kind of like the wise savings tool of compound interest: your nest egg grows collecting interest on the interest. A positive reputation continues to grow the public's goodwill if it is supported by ongoing positive actions.
I was reminded of this the other day when the Space Shuttle Atlantis completed its final mission, ending an amazing period of 35 years of space discovery and adventure. The Space program also led to likewise far-reaching scientific breakthroughs.
This milestone in human achievement was fortunately marred by minimal loss of human life (considering the huge risks involved), the most precious of cargoes. But the race to space and beyond let us explore the boundaries of our earthly planetary home. This required a boldness and élan not seen in America in a very long time. Perhaps the same thing can be said of another modern day global entrepreneur – Rupert Murdoch.
This energetic and hard-driving Australian is never to be taken lightly. He has set out to build a media powerhouse, and accomplished this wildly ambitious goal. Where they once said the sun never sets on the British Empire – the same can be said about this plucky Australian. Time and time again, rivals have underestimated him, and paid the price for being asleep while this watchful buyer swept in and picked up the prize.
Few honest publishers would not express wonder and amazement about the fact that Murdoch has held it all together thus far. The company he built and tried to hand off to his progeny is complex and extensive, from titillating tabloids like the News of the World (now replaced by The Sun) to the top financial paper on earth, Dow Jones and The Wall Street Journal.
His venture into TV broadcasting and filmmaking are akin to the likes of a modern day William Randolph Hearst. Not only is Murdoch the king of a media empire, he also presides over the tidal wave of influence and power that such an empire brings. To paraphrase once again: when they said the sun never sets on the British Empire, it might be more aptly said for Murdoch that the sun never sets until he says it does. This type of unbridled power can become destructive in the wrong hands, so caution is always advised in its deployment.
Murdoch's influence is so great; his newspapers can make or break presidents, prime ministers and financial markets. It is said that media does not tell us what to think but what to think about. In Murdoch's case, he and his editors and producers tell us, in one way or another, what to think about – perhaps more than anyone on earth.
The great fib of publishing is that they leave the editorial aspect of the media up to the expert journalists and editors, and the publishers do not meddle in politics. If you believe that, then read no further – I have a bridge in Brooklyn I want to sell you.
Media has the power to shape policy and it has the means to color our thinking on an issue. This is why the whole Murdoch controversy is so salacious and tasty. Murdoch's tale is replete with parallels in Shakespeare. He is the elder King Lear watching his back from would-be familial rivals. Like Shylock, he can be avaricious and calculating – not willing to spend a dime more than necessary to get a deal done. And like Julius Caesar, he has a foot in both the old world and modern times of the Internet. Murdoch is either a victim of all his excoriations of the past (people waiting to get revenge) or his organization has become so complex and unwieldy that the right hand does not know what the left is doing.
In the world of tabloid journalism – the ends (getting the exclusive inside track) may justify the means (invading people's privacy through wiretaps and illegal eavesdropping). In the world of ethics, it doesn't. The term journalistic ethics may be an oxymoron but Murdoch realizes transgressions on the news side of his empire can halt his global business expansion – something no media mogul can afford.
With that said, Murdoch is not quite ready for them to sing "Tie Me Kangaroo Down, Sport" on his grave. Reputation lessons for Murdoch:
1. The captain of the ship is responsible for the actions of his or her crew. So… part of the blame for any transgressions will stick to Murdoch.
2. Apologies ring hollow if they are not accompanied by actions. Murdoch's enterprise needs to be reformed. Either he should do it himself or it will be forced upon him by outraged regulators, public officials and the general public (increasingly concerned about their privacy).
3. Reputation building and protection is a long-term game but a collection of small mistakes and mishaps can become a tsunami of crisis. Murdoch needs to be reminded that even the most glorious of empires can have bad ends.
4. To reinforce number 2, actions speak louder than words. Murdoch should move to do good.
Post a Comment to this Blog
Read previous posts:


text:
Swedish Massage (60 Minutes) $70 or (1 1/2 Hours) $110
This massage is tailored to your needs. Enjoy a full hour of techniques that will relax and revitalize the body, mind and spirit.
Deep Tissue Massage (60 Minutes) $85 or (1 1/2 Hours) $130
Focusing on specific areas of need to help reduce muscle tension and increase range of motion. Firm therapy, sport therapy.
Reflexology Massage (30 Minutes) $40
This is a relaxing massage of the feet and hands which stimulates beneficial effects on all parts of the body and improves general health.
Heated Stone (75 Minutes) $95
Heated stones placed along the spine to create a magnetic energy along with massage to create balance.
Aromatherapy Massage (60 Minutes) $75
This massage incorporates essential oils and relaxing techniques which benefit both mood and health.
Pre-Natal Massage (60 Minutes) $70
A perfect escape fo any mother-to-be. The techniques used are a soothing combination that relax and target the areas most affected during pregnancy.
Monday - Saturday 9am-8pmSunday 10am - 6pm
Open 7 Days
Salon54 and Spa4580 Donald Ross RoadPalm Beach Gardens, FL 33418(561) 775-6264
Gift Cards available on demand.


text:
1999 Outdoors: Competed as a member of the 4x100 relay at the Conference USA Championship meet, helping the team to a season-best time of 41.81.
1999 Indoors: Anchored the Tulane short sprints, posting season-best times in the 60-meter dash (6.83) and 200-meter dash (22.00) . . . Those times rank third and second respectively in the Green Wave record book . . . Earned all-conference honors by finishing second in the 60 meters (6.86) . . . Also finished fourth in the 200 (22.27) at the C-USA Indoor Championship meet.
At Tulane: Also a member of the Green Wave football team.
Prep: Louisiana State champion in the 100m, 200m, and 400m dashes as a senior . State champion in 100m his junior year.All-Acadiana Track Athlete of the Year . Placed 10th in the 60m and 22nd in the 200m at the National Indoors in Boston.
Personal: Born Nov. 7, 1979.Son of Valeria Jones.Enjoys listening to music.Undecided on major.


text:
I have a system of linear differential and algebraic equations, along with some non-linear equations. That is, I have a system of equations that can be written in the form $\mathbf{A}y'(t) + \mathbf{B}y(t) + \mathbf{c} = f(t)$ where y and f are a vector of equations.
I'm looking to be able to numerically compute $y(t)$, specifically what I need is an expression for $y(t+h)$ in terms of $y(t)$ using the backward Euler or the trapezoid method.
I'm quite aware that these equations are very difficult to solve. My question is this: I've found several references that appear to solve systems like this by essentially holding f(t) constant and using it's previous value, then solving the rest of the system. After the new state of the linear variables is found, an updated value for f(t) is solved.
Furthermore, although it is not obvious to me from the techniques I've found, they must be using a similar technique even when solving the rest of the equation with a static f(t), because as far as I know, it is extremely difficult to compute a closed form solution to $\mathbf{A}y'(t) + \mathbf{B}y(t) + \mathbf{c} = 0$ when A is singular (if I'm wrong about this, I'd love to know!). Therefore, I'd like to actually apply this "trick" of holding variables constant to their previous value twice: for both the algebraic variables of y, and the non-linear equations f.
Intuitively, it makes sense that this could work. However, I'm quite skeptical about it. I've implemented it and it works, but it makes me nervous because it seems possible to produce a 'plausible' enough solution to my system that I think it's working, but not a realistic one. For all of the simple systems that I can verify with more rigorous methods, it does produce good results.
Is there any rigorous discussion about this technique I could read about?


text:
The city takes the European Green Capital title from Nantes, France. The previous winners are Stockholm, Hamburg, and Vitoria-Gasteiz in northern Spain. In June, the British city of Bristol was named European Green Capital 2015, beating cities such as Brussels and Glasgow.
Frank Jensen, mayor of Copenhagen, said in a press release that it aims to be a case study for other cities. "We will share our knowledge and show examples of how to develop sustainable urban solutions with other cities."
What has the city been doing? Regular readers will know all about its record as a cycling city and how it is a case study for the Danish architect Jan Gehl's ideas about people-friendly urban planning. Here are five things you might not know about Copenhagen.
If you want to read a full copy of the European Commission's detailed technical assessment of Copenhagen's Green Capital bid, here it is. Don't say I never got you a Christmas present.
Now I just need to work out what to get my wife.
Related posts:
— Rich Heap, Community Editor, UBM's Future Cities


text:
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of the top destination events for the Pacific Northwest, held from April 1-30. Every spring hundreds of thousands of people come to enjoy the celebration of spring as millions of tulips burst into bloom. The Tulip Festival is a perfect destination for either a day trip or a longer vacation.
The festival is designed as a driving tour for the visitor since there is no one "site" that you go to for your visit because the farmers in the valley raise tulips as an agricultural crop and the 100s of acres of blooming flowers are scattered throughout the Skagit Valley.
Festival visitors enjoy the many events and activities that happen only during April. You will need a map of the tulip field area to help you navigate as the fields don't have addresses and their location changes every year due to crop rotation.
On Saturday April 12th, the official festivities start at 10am with the Tulip Frolic Parade in Gilkey Square in La Conner. The day will be filled with activities & entertainment for young and old so join in the hilarity of farm animals, clowns, bands, mascots and favorite pets.
One of the top flower sites is RoozenGaarde with a beautiful 3 ½ acre display garden that is planted with over ¼ million bulbs and features an authentic Dutch Windmill. RoozenGaarde is a division of Washington Bulb Company Inc., the largest flower bulb grower in North America with more than 1000 acres of tulip, daffodil, and iris fields located in the Skagit Valley.
Great photo opportunities are around every turn. Each year at RoozenGaarde they completely redesign and replant the display garden to provide for brand new floral sights and colorful scenes. This year's design features unique patterns, brilliant color combinations, and the always popular flowering rivers of the deep blue grape hyacinth. www.Tulips.com
Tulip fields and activities are adjacent to Highway I-5, 60 miles north of Seattle and 70 miles south of Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
April 1-30
311 Kincaid St, Mount Vernon, Washington 98273
(360) 428-5959
©Lindsay Godfree 2014 article and photography
For more personal insights and travel tips go to my blog at www.crosscountrytravelinfo.com
Follow Cross Country Travel with Lindsay on Facebook for original photography and more.
Become a subscriber here to receive email alerts for new travel articles, click subscribe next to author photo. You will never be spammed and can unsubscribe at any time.


text:
For many smokers, nicotine substitutes can ease withdrawal symptoms such as headaches and restlessness.
Living a healthier lifestyle can help to prevent heart disease. This means eliminating all tobacco, following a heart-healthy diet, and getting regular exercise.
As you probably already know, quitting smoking isn't easy. But, millions of other people have done it, and you can, too.


text:
"Strangers on a Train"
Dartmouth Events
"Strangers on a Train"
"Strangers on a Train" - Dartmouth Film Society: Hitchcock!
Sunday, July 14, 2013
BFVAC - Loew Auditorium
Sponsored by: Hopkins Center for the Arts
Intended Audience(s): Public
Categories: Films
Fee required.
Box Office, Hopkins Center
Accessibility Services
For more information, contact:
Sydney Stowe
Permanent URL to this event: http://dartmouth.edu/events/event?event=24072
Events are free and open to the public unless otherwise noted.


text:
Ok the truth is i don't care. Maybe that will change someday, who knows. I can't change or force how i feel just like you can't nor should you have to. You decided to keep the baby which is your right im choosing not to. Im not trying to argue either, truth is i wish you the best in what your going through, though i know that doesn't mean much. Once the kid is born ill go to court or however one gets there pay check garnished for child support.
guess i got my answer from baby dad.
So sorry you are going through this. However I do agree with the PP who said you are so much better off to find out where he stands now rather than later. I will say that usually child support and visitation often go hand in hand, especially if he's not a druggie or anything of that such. If he still has this stance after the baby arrives and wants to sign over his rights then that may be for the best. The last thing you want is for your child to have someone in and out of their life whenever they please. I hope either way that you are able to get things figured out in a way that best suits you and your baby. Good luck.
Chrissy (29) John (31)
DS- Dylan Christopher (5/25/04) DD- Carlie Jean (11/02/07)
Team Green!! Due 4/22/13
I am sorrry to hear what you are going through. This young father may change his mind in the future but if he does not please do not waste your time thinking about him at all. You are young and I am quite sure you will find someone else who will truly love you. Devote your time for your child and by all means make sure he does give you child support. Raising a child you will need all the help you can get. Stay focus and strong and keep a support team near you. Friends and family members will want to help you just need to ask. My favorite cousin went throught this too and I told her to just ask for help no matter how small or big just ask. Now she is doing well but the first few years to her were very scary but she is happy now with her little boy and they are living happily ever after now.
You and baby are better off without him. Best of luck and stay strong!
You know, actually we are not young parents...almost 30
And I say that because, we are not teens, we are not in our yound 20's
Just....wow. What a douche bag. :( I'm so sorry he's being this way. If I were you I wouldn't even talk to him. At all. It's just going to be putting salt on old wounds. Even though it shouldn't surprise you, it will hurt every time he doesnt give a response, or gives you a childish, man child one. Just dont even speak at all, unless it's in court.
In time you will find a guy who will love you enough to love your baby too. And who will accept that baby as his own. But for now, just focus on that little tiny person who needs you!! Good luck and I wish you all the best!
Without music life would be a mistake -Friedrich Nietzsche
Learn more
Look how far your child has come.
Review your child's growth milestones.
Read about 3 years 1 month : Week 2.
Your growing child
Your 3-year-old: Pearly whites
Your 3-year-old: Power of play
Your 3-year-old: Story time
Your 3-year-old: Using scissors
Your 3-year-old: Manners
Learn more
What's next for your growing child?
Get a glimpse of what's to come.
Read about 3 years 3 months.


text:
A single variety wine with a precise organoleptic identity, from a selection of Nero d'Avola grapes grown on high hills. The expression of primary aromas, without ever yielding to the temptations of excess ripening, it differs from the variety cultivated in warmer parts of Sicily. An assembly of barriques of different ages gives soft and elegant tannins, with a wood note that is never invasive. Its name is Sicilian for "L'Amore," the Love that Tasca d'Almerita puts into its work.
Despite its long history, the Nero d'Avola grape has only become widely known and loved in recent years; now, this native Sicilian variety has reached great heights all over Italy and the world. Passion and dedication lie behind our red monovarietal, starting with the low yields in the vineyard which guarantee a high-quality vintage of notable concentration. By ageing it partly in wood and parly in steel vats, we can supplement the fresh fruity notes of a young wine with elegant spices and liquorice which bode very well for further maturing.


text:
Baseball Squeezes Out 13-Inning Thriller at Vermont, 11-10
May 1, 2002
BURLINGTON, Vt. - Sophomore Mike Athas (Holyoke, Mass.) dropped a perfectly placed squeeze bunt to score Aaron Senez (Springfield, Mass.) in the top of the 13th inning and sophomore reliever Eric Chown (Fall River, Mass.) closed the door as the University of Massachusetts baseball team secured an 11-10 victory over Vermont here on Wednesday afternoon. UMass improves its record to 17-21 on the season while the Catamounts, who entered the contest riding an eight-game win streak, fall to 22-14 on the year.
The Minutemen fell behind early in the contest as Vermont scored four times on four hits in the bottom of the first inning. After the first three Catamount batters each reached on basehits off UMass starter Scott Ratliff (Helendale, Calif.), Jeff Tarigo blasted a two-run home run over the leftfield fence to put Vermont ahead 4-0.
UMass scored a pair of runs in the top of the third to close the margin, but the Catamounts answered with a pair to make the score 6-2 after three innings. After Minuteman catcher Tom Ellerbrook (Northampton, Mass.) walked with one out in the top of the third, centerfielder Mike Kulak (Bristol, Conn.) tripled to right center to drive him in. Kulak then scored on a Senez two-out single.
The Minutemen scored three runs with two out in the top of the fifth to make the score 6-5, then added four in the top of the sixth to take the lead 9-6. UMass scored on an RBI single by sophomore Adam Stojanowski (West Roxbury, Mass.) before junior Jeff Altieri (Whitinsville, Mass.) plated two with a basehit through the left side. In the sixth, UMass scored four times on just two hits to take a three-run lead.
Vermont answered with a lone run in the sixth that chased Raliff from the contest as the Minutemen went to Chown with one out in the frame. Chown worked out of a first-and-third situation to record a pair of outs and keep UMass on top. In the eighth, Vermont scored three times on four hits and two Minuteman errors to take a 10-9 lead into the final inning.
With two outs in the top of the ninth freshman Derrick Durepo (Ware, Mass.) singled through the right side and rightfielder Connell Clark (Springfield, Mass.) doubled down the rightfield line to tie the contest at 10-10. It was Clark's third hit of the afternoon, and Durepo's second run scored.
The Catamounts loaded the bases in the 10th, but Chown got Tarigo to fly out to right to end the threat. Chown then retired Vermont in order in the 11th and 12th before UMass clinched the win in the 13th.
Senez led off the inning with a basehit through the right side and Altieri followed with an infield hit to put runners at first and second. John Seed (New Bedford, Mass.) then entered the game as a pinch hitter and sacrificed Senez and Altieri to second and third. Athas then executed a perfect squeeze bunt to score Senez from third and give the Minutemen an 11-10 lead. After Vermont's Jeff Barry led off with a single in the bottom of the 13th, Chown got Barry Chamberland to fly out before forcing Tarigo to ground into a 6-4-3 double play to end the game.
Altieri, Clark and Senez each finished with three hits in the contest, and Altieri added a game-high three runs batted in. Chown finished with 7.2 innings of relief as he upped his record to 2-8 on the year. Scott Blood picked up the loss for Vermont to fall to 0-1.
The Minutemen return to action on Thursday, May 2, as they host Harvard at Earl Lorden Field. First pitch is scheduled for 3:00 p.m.
Line Score UMass 11, Vermont 10 (13 innings) UMass (17-21) 002 034 001 000 1 - 11 15 4 Vermont (22-14) 402 001 030 000 0 - 10 13 1
Featured Links
More Headlines


text:
National Media Manager - Mat Leave 12 month cover
- Recruiter
- Maggie's Centres
- Location
- Hammersmith
- Salary
- Dependant on experience
- Posted
- 08 Jan 2014
- Closes
- 08 Feb 2014
- Ref
- NMM Mat 2014
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Contract
The post holder will be responsible for all national public relations activity in building an awareness of Maggie's Centres, the programme of support it offers, its fundraising events and activities. In addition, this role will work with Maggie's network of Community Fundraisers, the National Events team and its Major Donor team.
Supporting the Head of PR, the post holder will be responsible for securing a high level of positive media coverage for Maggie's at a time of growth and development and nurturing media and celebrity relationships to maximise positive coverage of Maggie's Centres.


text:
Sep 12, 2010 10:04 AM
Lately (and don't judge us for this) we've been going into bathrooms, just to check out the amazing array of sink and faucets options that have popped up. This one really caught our eye. Neve Rubinetterie presents the Neve Brick Faucet ($Inquire) for the designer loo. It's a cube that lights from within. In fact, you might have to look at it several times before realizing it's a faucet.
My mind is always in the gutter, but my boyfriend even agrees with me on this one: it sorta looks like a penis.
Thanks for my laugh of the day, The Peds. Honestly, I didn't even notice the similarity when I was reviewing the product, but I'll never be able to look at this faucet in the same way. Now I have to go find my hubby and show him.
Thank GOD someone else noticed. The first thing I thought when I saw this was "Hey, look at the penis faucet!"
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:


text:
Frosty Key Lime Pie RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
5 8 12
Credit whipped cream for the fluffy-smooth texture and luscious flavor of this frozen refresher. It's highly recommended by field editor Lisa Feld of Grafton, Wisconsin.
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 6 tablespoons key lime juice
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped, divided
- 1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
- In a large bowl, combine milk and lime juice. Refrigerate 1/4 cup whipped cream for garnish. Fold a fourth of the remaining whipped cream into lime mixture; fold in remaining whipped cream. Spoon into crust. Cover and freeze overnight.
- Remove from the freezer 10-15 minutes before serving. Garnish with reserved whipped cream. Yield: 6-8 servings.
Originally published as Frosty Key Lime Pie in Taste of Home February/March 2007, p21
Reviews for Frosty Key Lime Pie
Please Log In or Join to add a rating and review.
Click stars to rate
Any changes to your rating or review will appear where you originally posted your review
Reviewed Aug. 10, 2015
"This is a hit with my guests! It is flavorful, easy to make."
Reviewed Feb. 21, 2015
"Great recipe! I've made similar recipe for years. You can substitute 1-8oz cool whip for whipping cream and add additional cool whip for garnish"
Reviewed Mar. 31, 2014
"Loved the citrus taste. Easy to assemble, but make sure it has ample time to freeze and set up - can't rush this recipe."
Reviewed Feb. 6, 2012
"I felt like it was a liitle too weak in lime taste so I added about 1 teaspoon of lime zest and that did the trick. All in all, a real refreshing treat that doesn't leave you feeling guilty"
Reviewed Jul. 7, 2011
"Lemon juice also works well for a refreshing change of pace! Very delicious!"


text:
- Product Information
Product DescriptionAre you a Arizona Cardinal's fan? If the Cardinals are your favorite NFL team and you are cheering them on, don't forget to order NFL licensed Arizona Cardinal's paper goods for your tail gate, game day or Super Bowl party. Our Arizona Cardinal's luncheon napkins are 16 to a pack. Please order in increments of 1 pack.
- Questions & Answers
- Reviews
Throw a Beach Party with these Helpful Beach Party Ideas
Plan a get-together on the beach, or throw a beach-themed bash in your home, using these fun beach party ideas!
How to Host a Summer Movie Night in Your Backyard
Do something different for your weekly movie night by watching it in your backyard on a big screen, and inviting friends and family to join in on the fun! Follow these party ideas to assist you in putting together a successful summer movie night.
Under the Sea Party Ideas
An Under the Sea theme goes well with any type of occasion! Use these party tips to put together your very own Under the Sea bash!


text:
Luzerne County Republican Chairman Bill Urbanski has announced that two term Congressman Lou Barletta will be the featured guest at a pre-election rally this Wednesday evening in Kingston. The rally will be held on May 14, 2014 from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Gallery at Pierce Plaza, Pierce Street Deli, 517 Pierce Street in Kingston.
"Lou has done a terrific job representing the people of the 11th Congressional district," Urbanski said. "He has become a super star in his first two terms in Congress. We are proud that he calls Luzerne County home."
The event is open to the public. Light fare and drinks will be provided. A $20.00 per person donation is payable at the door. RSVP (requested but not required) to firstname.lastname@example.com.
Barletta was first elected to represent Pennsylvania's 11th Congressional District in 2010, when he defeated long time incumbent Congressman Paul Kanjorski (D-Nanticoke.) The third time proved the charm for Barletta, who previously ran unsuccessful bids to unseat Kanjorski in 2002 and 2008.
Barletta's trademark issue is illegal immigration. Barletta first addressed the issue when he was mayor of Hazleton, Pennsylvania. He was the first mayor in the country to introduce and sign into law local ordinances cracking down against businesses that knowingly hire illegal aliens, and has since become a national figure in the fight against illegal immigration.
Barletta serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the House Education and Workforce Committee.
The 11th Congressional District is comprised of all of Columbia, Montour, and Wyoming counties and parts of Carbon, Cumberland, Dauphin, Luzerne, Northumberland, and Perry counties. Major locations in the district include Harrisburg, Sunbury, Carlisle, Tunkhannock, Hazleton, Bloomsburg, and Danville.


text:
College Hockey:McCulloch, Tigers Keep Huskies In Funk
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — Michigan Tech's season slide continued as a Scott McCulloch hat trick led Colorado College past the Huskies, 6-1, in the opener of a two-game WCHA series at the World Arena.
A freshman, McCulloch had just one collegiate goal prior to his three tallies Friday and now has six points on the season.
"[McCulloch] has been getting better and better here as the weeks go on," said CC coach Scott Owens. "He's a power forward who can score. Basically he's just very good down low and I think he's getting his feet and his confidence and adjusting to the WCHA."
"At first it was a little slow, but we came out in the second pretty well," said McCulloch. "It feels pretty good [to get a hat trick], but it also feels good to get the two points tonight."
The Huskies now hold a 1-9-1 overall record and a 1-8-0 record in conference play, while the Tigers improved to 7-2-0 overall and 3-2-0 in the WCHA.
The penalty-free first period got off to a slow start with mostly back-and-forth action and wide shots until the Huskies offense picked it up and put pressure in the Tiger zone for the better part of ten minutes. A late scoring drive led to three goals in the last five minutes of first-period play by the two teams.
"It was an awful first period and we weren't moving our feet," said Owens. "We were fortunate we didn't behind two or three goals early … We got better and better considering we only had eight shots in the first period and it was nice to have different people scoring."
CC got on the board first after taking a faceoff in front of the Huskies' net. Aaron Slattengren caught a rebound on MTU netminder Cam Ellsworth's stick side and hit the far post, sending it to McCulloch, who dumped in it at 15:32 to put the Tigers up 1-0. Scott Polaski also earned a helper on the play.
The CC lead did not last long as Tyler Shelast grabbed the puck from the center ice faceoff and shoveled it to John Scott. Scott got it to Taggart Desmet and with no defensemen to aid Tiger goaltender Curtis McElhinney, Desmet evened the score at 16:14 with a quick wrister.
Just over a minute later, at 17:40, the Tigers regained the lead when Scott Thauwald, who was waiting at the crease on Ellsworth's glove side, capitalized on a feed from Joey Crabb and Trevor Frischmon. Despite a 12-8 MTU first-period shot advantage, the late Tiger awakening put CC up 2-1 going into the middle frame.
After Mike Batovanja was whistled for boarding at 2:14 of the second period to give CC the first power play of the game, CC's golden duo of Marty Sertich and Brett Sterling, who have accounted for nearly half of the Tigers' goals this season, each earned a point. The two assisted Crabb on his second goal of the season at 2:36.
McCulloch netted his second goal of the game at 5:41 when Polaski got the puck from Weston Tardy, skated it up the right side and slid a perfect pass across the ice to McCulloch for CC's fourth lamp-lighter of the game.
During another CC power play in the third, Crabb took on two MTU defenders behind the net and got the puck out to Sterling. Almost even with the post on the right side, Sterling angled a hard shot directly between Ellsworth's skate and the pipe to put the Tigers up 5-1 at 7:09. CC captain Mark Stuart was also credited with an assist on the play.
McCulloch secured his hat trick and closed out the scoring at 16:16 when Slattengren sent him a pass from behind the goalie's glove side and put the puck in the five-hole as Ellsworth stretched to try to make the save.
Polaski earned his third assist of the evening to give him No. 2 star of the game honors. McCulloch was No. 1 and McElhinney No. 3.
The win was McElhinney's fifth of the season, giving him a perfect 5-0-0 record. He made 25 saves in net for the Tigers, while Ellsworth turned aside 27 for the Huskies.
The two teams will face off again Saturday night in the second game of the series. Last season, after a 6-0 CC win in Houghton, Mich., on Jan. 30, the Huskies came back to win the next night by a score of 5-3.
Owens' game plan includes reemphasizing the home-ice factor.
"We're capable of starting [tomorrow] a heck of a lot better than we did tonight," he said.
The following is a self-policing forum for discussing views on this story. Comments that are derogatory, make personal attacks, are abusive, or contain profanity or racism will be removed at our discretion. USCHO.com is not responsible for comments posted by users. Please report any inappropriate or offensive comments by clicking the "Flag" link next to that comment in order to alert the moderator.
Please also keep "woofing," taunting, and otherwise unsportsmanlike behavior to a minimum. Your posts will more than likely be deleted, and worse yet, you reflect badly on yourself, your favorite team and your conference.


text:
Welcome to the bOOTroom forum!
Fowler 15yrs ago
Not Mascherano, he isnt that good anymore.
Quote from: NickiHarper on 06-03-2012, 12:37:28Not Mascherano, he isnt that good anymore.Have you seen him play and how he has been playing under the fact that he has completely changed possitions? He is used as a centre-back now, and is still doing well!I'd sell half our players to have him back! He's played about 20 games this season for Barca- he's doing something good.
Barnes, MacMananaman, Beardsley.
Page created in 1.407 seconds with 22 queries.


text: , I have been on a crusade to find any credible information about Texas Law Shield. Most anyone who has taken their CHL class in the past year or so will probably know what I am speaking of. For the past 6 weeks, I have been searching for 1, just 1 person who can confirm they have used this firm in any type of case. I have scoured the net, gone thru many forums to no avail. I sent TLS 2 emails about a week apart with no reply, so I called them today, here is thre jest of the converstaion, talked to John, who told me he is not a lawyer, that he is actually in Dallas(TLS office is in Houston), he is basically a salesman. I told him that I had been thru the CHL calls, listened to th TLS spokesman during class, but had not signed up because 1, I knew it would a month or 2 before I got my CHL, 2, I wanted to research their firm before I commited. I explained to John about my research, and that I did not find any confirmed cases handled by TLS and John told me this, they have been in business since 2005(their website states they started in 2009), they have 31,000 clients, and have handled 135 cases in that time, with only 2 that he knew of that were still open. After exchanging dialog, for about 10 minutes, I heard a cell phone ring, some funky ring tone, John says, I have another call, I have to go, and that pretty much ended the conversation. All during this call, I was not swayed to either sign up or not, but the way the call ended put a really bad taste in my mouth, kinda hard to explain here. I will make a trip up to Houston soon to see if I may speak with one of the lawyers in person and ask them some of the questions I have listed. If you are a TLS member or are thinking about signing up with them and have any thing to add or questions for me to add to me list please do so. I hope they are what they say and appear they are, it would bring great comfort to me god forbid I need to use my firearm, Kel


text:
Some very strange things happened at last night's at the Sweden Town Council meeting.
Immediately after the Pledge of Allegiance, Supervisor Rob Carges made an incredibly weak statement trying to deny that the Sweden Town Board had violated New York State's Open Meeting law at their last meeting.
Even though this violation of the law has been clearly documented by the Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, and even though the story has been picked up by other media outlets including a TV station in Buffalo, Carges had the chutzpah to say it never happened.
Rob Carges is a nice guy, but last night he sounded like a first class fool.
Carges made a fool of himself. It's as simple as that. Since Carges is such a nice guy, you have to ask yourself, who is giving him the advice to say such stupid things?
Carges has a budding scandal on his hands and he refuses to even consider that there are consequences to breaking the law.
Truth hurts. Maybe not as much as jumping on a bicycle with a seat missing, but it hurts.
Leslie Nielsen
Sweden Town Council Meetings are usually empty. But last night the West Conference Room (town court room) was packed.
Sixteen (16) people spoke in favor of granting the 521-m tax exemption for the historic 60 Clinton Street property. No one spoke up against it.
When one town taxpayer called the Town Council to task for violating NYS law and for publically stating incorrect information about the 421-m tax exemption, Supervisor Carges rudely interrupted the taxpayer four different times, in a vain attempt to stifle the taxpayer's constitutional right to voice his opinion to the Town Council.
That is almost always a sign that the politician has something to hide.
But the low point of the night was when council member Danielle Windus –Cook read a letter from a local college landlord, who does not have the greatest reputation for maintaining his rental properties.
Council woman Cook's presentation was so bad, that after the meeting, one taxpayer described her as Danielle Loser-Cook.
The nickname will almost certainly stick, because after Council woman Cook read the letter from a less than reputable college landlord, she read an error-filled statement of her own about why she opposes the 421-M tax exemption for the 60 Clinton Street property.
For example, Cook inaccurately stated that the tax exemption would cost taxpayers money, when exactly the opposite is true.
The 60 Clinton Street property is currently tax-exempt because it is owned by the Greater Brockport Development Corporation, but the moment that the O'Connell Organization takes control of the property it goes back on the tax rolls.
That means the Town of Sweden's tax revenues will immediately go up if the 421-m tax exemption passes. Sweden residents have to wonder why Cook doesn't understand that.
Cook either failed to do her homework, or she was deliberately trying to deceive the taxpayers.
Then, in an amazingly crass display of impudence, Cook tried to support her claim by reading off a list of people who had revitalized properties in Brockport without the 421-m tax exemption. Virtually all of the people mentioned by Cook have publically expressed their support for the 421-M exemption for 60 Clinton Street.
But like Carges, Cook didn't want to be confused by the facts.
Maybe that's why she just earned the nickname Loser-Cook.


text:
2000/2001 Season
[ Home ] [ 2004/2005 Season ] [ Renaissance Revelry Gala ] [ 2003/2004 Season ] [ 2002/2003 Season ] [ 2001/2002 Season ] [ 2000/2001 Season ] [ 1999/2000 Season ] [ 1998/1999 Season ] [ 1997/1998 Season ] [ 1996/1997 Season ] [ Newsletters ]
Royal Splendors Bach,
the Man of the Courts
October 14, 2000, 8:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall, Rice University
You will be dazzled by this extraordinary orchestra and by the splendor
of German courts. Bachs remarkable music composed for kings and princes
provides a festive and regal setting for grandeur.
Dr. Christoph Wolff, 7:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall
In a rarefied atmosphere in a golden period of his life, Bach rubbed
shoulders with kings, potentates and princes and flourished artistically.
Delight in the ambiance and glory of a brilliant life.
Dresden K
Co-Sponsored by The Bach Society
November 11, 2000, 8:00 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church, 2353
Rice Blvd.
Your soul will soar to heights of the sublime as you experience the
sacred universe of Bach who expressed his faith in a stunning outpouring
which has never been equaled.
Dr. Calvin Stapert, 7:00 p.m., Christ the King Lutheran Church
Encounter the great religious debates that affected Bach and helped
form his sacred universe.
Sponsored by The Goethe Center for Central European Studies
December 9, 2000, 8:00 p.m., Christ Church Cathedral, 1117 Texas
Our yearly holiday ornament the rollicking, festive sounds of
Renaissance England and Europe will help you celebrate the season. Then,
join us in the Great Hall for entertainment, gingerbread, and wassail.
Free admission for children under twelve.
Bimbetta: Five Babes Go for Baroque
February 13, 2001, 8:00 p.m., Moores Opera House, The University of
Just in time for Valentines Day the hot babes of Bimbetta will
provide a sizzling evening of music, proving that theres nothing new
under the sun in the battle of the sexes. Savor the passion and ardor of
music from the Baroque and Renaissance eras but expressed in a
whole new way.
Parental Guidance Warning: Adult language and content.
Dr. Joseph Manca, 7:00 p.m., Dudley Recital Hall
And you thought gentlemens clubs were a recent innovation
here is your chance to experience some of the original versions. Discover
the erotic art and pleasure palaces of Renaissance and Baroque Europe in a
richly-illustrated slide lecture.
Los Esplendores de España
Michael Craddock, Vihuela and Ana Azara, Soprano
March 1, 2001, 8:00 p.m., The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, 1001
The mystery and beauty of the vihuela ( a forerunner of the guitar)
along with the transparent beauty of soprano Ana Isabel Azara capture the
romantic and exotic essence of Renaissance and Baroque Spain -- a magical
Early Conversations Lecture - Bella Artes: A Walking
Tour of Spanish Pictures at the MFA
Dr. James Clifton, 7:00 p.m., The Museum of Fine Arts
Tour Spanish works of the Renaissance and Baroque eras from the museums
permanent collection in a private walking tour by the Museums curator
of Renaissance and Baroque art.
Ensemble Anonymus
April 20, 2001, 8:00 p.m., St. Pauls United Methodist Church, 5501
Main Street
Fasten your seat-belts for a jaunt through the medieval world in a tour
provided by Ensemble Anonymus. Your musical voyage ranges from the
transparent harmonies to frolicking dances and spirited tunes
a journey not to be missed.
Dr. Jane Chance, 7:00 p.m., Chapel, St. Pauls
What did those people eat? Through a colorful slide lecture, you
can attend a medieval feast
you can almost smell those peacocks baking!
Saturday, April 21, Houston Arboretum and Nature Center, 4501 Woodway
11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m.
These activities are made possible in part by a grant from the City of
Houston and the Texas Commission on the Arts through the Cultural Arts Council
of Houston and Harris County
[ Home ] [ 2004/2005 Season ] [ Renaissance Revelry Gala ] [ 2003/2004 Season ] [ 2002/2003 Season ] [ 2001/2002 Season ] [ 2000/2001 Season ] [ 1999/2000 Season ] [ 1998/1999 Season ] [ 1997/1998 Season ] [ 1996/1997 Season ] [ Newsletters ]
P.O. Box 271193 | Houston TX 77277-1193 | Phone 713-432-1744
| email firstname.lastname@example.com
Copyright 1996-2003 by Houston Early Music. Updated January 17, 2004