text:
More Flash Reviews
Go Home
By Josephine
Copyright 2006 Josephine Leask
LONDON -- Until last
week, when it brought a mixed program and a new version of "Cinderella"
to Sadler's Wells, Scottish Ballet had not played here for six years,
during which time the company has been reshaped, more or less behind
closed doors, in a studio at its Glasgow headquarters, under the
careful eye of artistic director Ashley Page. When the former Royal
Ballet principal, who began choreographing for that company under
Anthony Dowell, took over in 2002, the troupe was on its knees with
no money and no artistic direction, and on the brink of closing.
Page was a 'risk' in the Scottish dance audience's eyes. First and
foremost, he was a threatening Sassenach (to cite the derogatory
name the Scots give to the English) who embodied all the 'threatening'
sophisticated and fashionable trappings of a dancer and choreographer
living in London, and had a reputation for creating 'controversial'
works with his expansive network of English and international collaborators.
Page in his turn also
had pretty firm ideas about what he wanted to do with this burnt-out
troupe, which included bringing in new and young national and international
talent and training the company up so that it would be versatile
enough to handle a broad spectrum of classical and contemporary
styles. He consequently took on the role of curator, inviting a
range of choreographers to make new work and reinterpret existing
work for the company so that its repertory could really broaden
out. William Forsythe, Stephen Petronio, and Siobhan Davies are
among those who have worked with the company since Page arrived.
Also on his agenda was the re-education of a generally narrow-minded
audience by exposing it to diversity rather than sticking with 'safe'
tradition. But Page struggled with Scottish Ballet's public who,
in spite of being largely drawn from the increasingly cosmopolitan
city of Glasgow, didn't like the company's new look, disapproving
of its flamboyant designs and racy costumes and remaining wary of
the new choreographers he was introducing.
However, Page persisted
with his vision. He unflinchingly presented ultimatums to the company's
board, threatening to quit if it didn't support his vision, and
tirelessly made Scottish Ballet's case to the funding bodies. When
he was finally able to bring the company to Sadler's Wells and London,
it looked fresh, affluent and confident. When I caught "Cinderella"
March 15, I felt that Page's reworked but not radical version of
the ballet, set to Prokoviev's score, was a feast for the eyes,
both glamorous and gorgeous.
Crafted by the international
designer Antony McDonald, a long-time Page collaborator, the sets
are gaudy and highly kitsch, resembling the interiors of post-modern
designer Phillip Starck. These include bright pinks and greens,
busy wallpaper, leopard skin patterns and ornate furnishings. It's
a collision of a traditional 18th-century aesthetic and experimental
20th-century 'art school' concepts or, as the program notes put
it, "Vivienne Westwood meets Andy Warhol." Likewise the lavish costumes
are a mixture of old French aristocracy and contemporary Punk as
seen by fashion designers such as Galliano and Lacroix. What is
interesting is that even the party costumes of Cinderella and the
Prince are noticeably toned down and modest in comparison to those
of almost all the other characters, as if to make us really focus
on the primary couple's dancing, rather then their characters.
The narrative of "Cinderella"
has also been injected with a sinister edge, true to most fairy
tales, but not often seen in traditional versions of the ballet.
The stepmother (in the cast I saw, Limor Ziv), a sexually aggressive
dominatrix, forces her daughters to mutilate their feet in order
to fit into the glass slipper and there is an undercurrent of child
abuse in the manner in which she treats Cinderella, as she whips
her and stuffs her mouth with paper. The final scene of the ballet
depicts Cinderella's stepsisters (Patricia Hines and Diana Loosmore)
as impoverished, decrepit creatures, limping along with their eyes
having been "pecked out by two white doves," pushing their decaying
mother in a wheelchair. Other dark depictions include casting Cinderella's
father (Robert Doherty) as an alcoholic and the fairy Godmother
(Soon Ja Lee) as a Gothic Diva with all kinds of surreal tricks
up her fashionable sleeves. The two most traditionally drawn characters
are of course Cinderella, danced by the very petite Tomomi Sato,
and her Prince, the equally slight Adam Blyde. Sato, in spite of
being waif-like, emanates a glowing warmth in her dancing, while
Blyde is rather less engaging to watch.
Another fantastical
addition to the narrative is a scene situated in an 'Enchanted Garden,'
where the Godmother introduces the four seasons -- Joanne Bungay,
Sophie Martin, Martina Forioso and Ruth Vaquerizo Garcia -- all
exquisitely dressed and possessing characteristics and movement
dynamics relevant to each season: broad and open gestures for spring
and summer, fast and spiky for autumn and subdued, inward looking
movements for winter.
Each scene unfolds smoothly,
like the turning pages of a riveting book. The actual dancing is
upbeat and the performers are generous to the audience in the way
they project. Although they are young, their interpretation of character
through an execution of technique, gesture and mime is considered
and heart-felt. While some of the stage designs and costumes are
fantastically flamboyant, the dancing is not, but rather measured
and compact, although never belittled by the rich designer trimmings.
Surely this production
of "Cinderella," which shows off Scottish Ballet as it's never been
seen before, will charm even the most inflexible of Scottish hearts,
with its compromising mixture of familiar and unfamiliar, magic
and integrity.
Flash Reviews
Go Home


text:
I'm looking to optimize a page where I'm using several queries (with WP Query) to retrieve similar data, and I'm considering merging these queries together then filtering for relevant data once inside a loop. In one of the loops I want to not display subpages even though they are fetched with the query. I'm thinking along the lines of this -
$query = new WP_Query();
$query->query( 'post_type=pages' );
// Menu, need to remove subpages here
while ( $query->have_posts() ) : $query->the_post();
if (!is_page(the_post());
$menu .= '
' . get_the_title() . '
';
endif; endwhile;
Not sure how to accurately use this statement though, any ideas?
Edit: Never mind, solved it using "if( $post->post_parent == 0) { }" after initiating the while loop.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Universal Fit
Spider "realvoice" Vertical in the Ear Headphone
" First off the disclaimer, the Realvoice IEM'S were given to me a month or two back for reviewing. I would like to thank Spider Cable for the review sample and my apologies for taking so long in writing this review. Since I have had these I have used them about 75% of the time when I am using earphones, which probably averages about two hours per day. So I have put quite a few hours..." --Carlsan
Unique Melody SE530x6
" If you are a fan of the Shure sound and have a broken pair of Shure SE530, or would like to try custom IEM but stay with a familiar sound signature and not spend 1000$ right away, the SE530x6 is the way to go. I am having a hard time finding anything wrong with them as I do not have better customs, but they challenge the best headphones I have (ATH ES10). These IEMs are quite easy to drive,..." --Mimouille


text:
Oct. 25, 2010
UCLA Game Transportation Info ... IMPORTANT!
UW Touchdowns For Kids Program
Complete Release in PDF Format
|Game Coverage
|Live Audio
|Gameday Central
|TV: Versus
|Radio: Washington ISP Sports Network
THE GAME: The Washington football team (3-4 overall, 2-2 in the Pac-10) returns to Seattle this Saturday to play host to Stanford (6-1, 3-1) at Husky Stadium. Kickoff for the game, which will air nationally on Versus, is slated for 4:00 p.m. The Huskies are facing their fourth ranked opponent in five weeks. The Stanford game is the next-to-last home game of the year for the Huskies, who will travel to No. 1 Oregon the following Saturday.
QUICK HITTERS VS. STANFORD: Washington has alternated wins and losses for eight straight games, dating to last season (W-L-W-L-W-L-W-L) ... the last time the UW matched that was a stretch from 1994-95 (also eight games until two straight wins) ... senior LB Mason Foster, who led the Pac-10 in tackles in 2008, continues to sit atop the league in that stat again in 2010 with 11.7 tackles per game, good for third (tied) in the nation ... Nate Williams (3rd, 8.9) and Cort Dennison (4th, 8.7) also rank among the top-five tacklers in the league ... walkon punter Kiel Rasp, who took over for injured starter Will Mahan after game one, ranks No. 19 in the nation in punting with an average of 44.9 yards per boot ... junior WR Jermaine Kearse ranks No. 12 in the nation and is second in the Pac-10 with 99.5 receiving yards per game ... sophomore TB Chris Polk now has eight career 100-yard rushing games, which includes three this year ... when they face No. 1 Oregon next week, the Huskies will have faced six ranked teams in seven games ... with 20 scores in 22 trips, the Huskies rank No. 8 in the nation in red-zone offense ... Jake Locker now ranks second in UW history in career pass completions, attempts and yards (second to Cody Pickett in each case) ... Locker's 8,794 career yards of total offense now ranks 16th in Pac-10 history.
TELEVISION: The Washington-Stanford game will air nationally on Versus television, with Ron Thulin, Glenn Parker and Lewis Johnson providing the commentary. Versus is channel 34/626 (HD) on most Seattle-area cable systems. Check your local channel lineup. Additionally, "Huskies All-Access" airs each Wednesday evening on FSN. The program is an up-close look at each Husky game, with features, one-on-one interviews and sideline video.
RADIO: The Washington ISP Sports Network, with its flagship station KJR 950-AM, will carry the live broadcast of every football game on 17 Northwest radio stations. Longtime play-by-play man Bob Rondeau and color analyst Damon Huard are joined by sideline reporter Elise Woodward. The Husky broadcast will also air on Sirius and XM satellite radio, and can be heard over the internet via the Dawg Channel at gohuskies.com.
HUSKIES vs. CARDINAL HISTORY: Washington holds a relatively close 40-36-4 advantage in the series against Stanford, but has been the dominant team in recent decades. After winning eight straight vs. Stanford from 1959 to 1966, the Huskies lost 10 in a row from 1967 to 1976. Since that 1976 loss, Washington has gone 21-6 against the Cardinal. One of those six losses was a big upset in 1982 when the No. 2 Huskies fell to the Cardinal, 43-31, in Palo Alto. The second UW loss during that stretch came at Stanford in 1994, when the Cardinal upset 12th-ranked Washington, 46-28. More recently, the Cardinal beat the Huskies, 27-13, at Palo Alto in 2004. After no game in 2005, Stanford won its second straight over the UW in a 20-3 victory in 2006 at Husky Stadium. The Cardinal also won two seasons ago in Seattle, 35-28, and last year in Palo Alto (34-14). The most recent UW victory came in 2007, when the Huskies rushed for a total of 388 yards in a 27-9 win over the Cardinal. Louis Rankin led the way with 255 yards on 36 carries. Over the last 13 seasons, the two old league rivals have not played one other four times (1998, 1999, 2002 and 2005). Washington and Stanford first played one another in 1893 in a game that marked the first major college opponent for UW. That game, played in West Seattle, resulted in a 40-0 Stanford victory. There wouldn't be another matchup between the two schools until 1920, when the Cardinal nipped Washington, 3-0, in the last UW home game played somewhere other than Husky Stadium. Three weeks after that game, the UW would open what would eventually come to be known as Husky Stadium. After a 0-0 tie in 1921, the Huskies' first victory in the series came in 1922, 12-8 at Palo Alto.
WASHINGTON-STANFORD TIES: Stanford's coaching staff included defensive line coach Randy Hart, who spent 21 seasons (1988-2008) under five different head coaches at the UW. Additionally, Husky WRs coach Jimmie Dougherty was on Stanford head coach Jim Harbaugh's staff at the University of San Diego when Harbaugh was the Toreros' head coach. Stanford assistants Lance Anderson, Tim Drevno and David Shaw were also on that USD staff. There are just two Washingtonians on the current Stanford roster: junior OL David DeCastro (Bellevue), and sophomore FB Geoff Meinken (Lynnwood). Washington's roster includes numerous Californians, but only six from Northern California: DiAndre Campbell (Oakland), Ken Egu (San Francisco), Mason Foster (Seaside), Anthony Gobern (Fair Oaks), De'Shon Matthews (Sacramento) and Jordan Wallace (Sacramento). Only a few Huskies attended the same high school as any Cardinal players. DeCastro went to Bellevue High with Husky long snapper Brendan Lopez. Husky receiver Devin Aguilar and Stanford TE Ryan Hewitt are both graduates of Denver's Mullen High while Stanford's Terrence Brown and UW's Garret Gillliand both went to Orange Lutheran. Cardinal WR Chris Owusu attended Oaks Christian, same as Husky freshmen Erik Kohler and Nick Montana while Stanford's Konrad and Warren Rueland, and David Green, and UW's Mike Criste all went to Mission Viejo HS. Cardinal RB Anthony Wilkerson and Husky DT Chris Robinson both played at Tustin High in southern California. Lastly, Stanford safety Delano Howell is the younger brother of former Husky linebacker Dan Howell.
HUSKIES vs. BAY AREA SCHOOLS: Washington has a combined, all-time record of 100-75-8 vs. opponents from the San Francisco Bay Area. Washington is 48-38-4 against Cal, 40-36-4 vs. Stanford, 10-0 vs. San Jose State, 1-1 vs. St. Mary's and 1-0 vs. Santa Clara. The Huskies haven't played Santa Clara since 1935 and St. Mary's since 1947. Since 1977, UW is 50-11-0 vs. Bay Area teams: 21-5 vs. Cal, 21-6 vs. Stanford and 8-0 vs. San Jose State.
PLAYING THE TRUE FRESHMEN: In the BYU game, Washington set a school record by utilizing 13 true freshmen. The largest number of true freshmen every to play in a season at the UW was 12, in 2008. Against Syracuse, a 14th first-year man played. Here's a list of freshmen who have played this year: TB Jesse Callier, CB Gregory Ducre, FB Zach Fogerson, LB Princeton Fuimaono, LB Garret Gilliland, TE Michael Hartvigson, DE Hau'oli Jamora, OL Erik Kohler, S Sean Parker, LB Cooper Pelluer, OL Colin Porter, DT Sione Potoa'e, WR Kevin Smith and S Taz Stevenson. Additionally, five true freshmen have started at least one game this season: Fuimaono, Gilliland, Jamora, Kohler and Porter.
CAPTAINS: At the "Raise the Woof!" kickoff celebration held on Aug. 27, the four captains for the 2010 season, as voted by their teammates, were revealed. They are senior LB Mason Foster (Seaside, Calif.), junior offensive tackle Senio Kelemete (Seattle, Wash.), senior QB Jake Locker (Ferndale, Wash.) and senior S Nate Williams (Renton, Wash.). Locker was also voted as a season captain in 2009. Additionally, at each game, two game captains accompany the regular four on to the field for the coin flip. Here's a list of those:
at BYU: Cort Dennison, Nick Montana
vs. Syracuse: Victor Aiyewa, Andrew Hudson
vs. Nebraska: Greg Walker, Josh Shirley
at USC: Chris Robinson, Princeton Fuimaono
vs. Arizona State: Jesse Callier, Micah Hatchie
vs. Oregon State: Victor Aiyewa, Colin Tanigawa
at Arizona: Justin Glenn, Josh Shirley


text:
About me
My name is ihsan Kehribar and I'm an engineer. I got my M.Sc. and B.Sc. degrees in Electronics from Sabanci University, Istanbul, TURKEY.
During my master's studies, I worked on the design of the ezAFM (Easy to use and affordable Atomic Force Microscope), particularly on the control electronics and software side of the device. I constructed a dual Microblaze based FPGA system for the primary digital control system and wrote firmware for each processor in C. Also I designed hardware drivers for several ADC/DAC peripherals and interfaced them with the Microblaze processors, implemenented DDS based function generator and worked on creating a lock-in amplifier system, all in VHDL. Apart from those, I also designed analog frontend circuitry for several ADC/DAC chips, prototyped and debugged them. Lastly, I designed the USB based backend communication software library for this device in C#. Further development of the ezAFM is being handled by the Nanomagnetics Instruments engineering team.
Apart from the projects I've taken part during my master's studies, I worked as an Electronics Engineer for several companies, developing firmware, software, analog circuitry and PCB layout for various projects. Some of these projects involved: designing precision analog circuitry for Ion Chamber detectors, developing ethernet based remote measurement system protoype, building a closed loop control based precision sample rotator system to be used in Physics experiments with accompanying Labview drivers, working on embedded linux board bringup, debugging a precision nanomanipulator system, building a C# GUI software for a car-tracking hardware and delivering a prototype design for clamp based ohmmeter with SMS telemetry.
I am a big supporter of the Open Source Hardware movement and have taken part in the development of several projects. Little Wire is the first product that I put on market. It is manufactured and sold internationally by Seeed Studio in China. I'm currently tinkering with a variety of product prototypes which I hope someday will be out on the market.
This site contains some of my experiments in hardware and software. I have learned a lot from other people's projects and I hope the material I share will be helpful for others as well.
In the non-engineering part of my life, I play guitar and keyboard and have been a part of various bands during college. I also worked as the technical lead for the college music club for two years and worked as a tonmeister for several concerts. Moreover I have experience with recording hardware and I've recorded and mixed several songs for myself and my friends.


text:
Also Available In
This item cannot be purchased online at this time, please call us or email us for further information.
Phone: (601) 362-7257
Fax: (888)623-5670
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
This great product is especially popular among parents and allows your child to look forward to measuring their growth every day without damaging your door frames and walls. Old-school ways of marking and measuring heights is now solved and out the door. The Sassy Shaylee growth chart decal is the most practical way for your child to measure their height instead of waiting for their next doctor's visit or even marking your walls.
Not only is this growth chart decal practical and useful, but it is also stylish. This decal can complement current themes or even complete the entire Sassy Shaylee collection of bedding and other accessories to design and complete their entire bedroom. This specific product is designed in the signature berry color and various neat shapes. Some of the designs include hearts and sketched outlines of flower petals. The designs are combined in groups and spread out along the right side of the decal. Due to the solid berry color background, each of the shapes and designs are in a solid black color, adding accents and keeping it simple! The decal also includes We Love to Watch You Grow written on the right side and fitted in between the flowers and hearts. This lettering is also depicted in the color black.
The Sassy Shaylee growth chart decal is incredibly useful and practical as is, however, there is one feature it possesses that parents simple adore and love. This feature also increases the products useful life and can be used by all of your kids and even the parents! It is the generous size of the growth chart decal. The Sassy Shaylee growth chart measures up to 100 inches in height! This allows your child to look forward to something when measuring their new height, at least until they stop growing. The remaining measurements are 10 inches wide and 0.2 inches in thickness. Due to the size, this product comes in two pieces. However, it is effortless to assemble and attach. The product is made of 100 percent PVC which is durable, sturdy, and built to last. While the growth chart is designed in the USA, it is manufactured in China.
You May Also Like
Review / Comments Write a review
Follow us for savings
Please Visit Our Store
When in Mississippi
©2015 Cullen's PlayPen Inc.


text:
"We, as Cunningham's Class of 2021, strive to learn and grow and experience and thrive and dream and explore in our classroom--our society. Throughout the year, the Hive Society will implement our creative ideas through technology, participate in insightful conversations and debates, interact with literature we love, and delve into the corners of our brains using an array of expository texts and thought-provoking literature...
Emily Smith, of Cunningham Elementary, is the first teacher to be recognized for the Austin Under 40 Awards. Not only did she receive a nomination, she also walked home with the Youth and Education award at Friday night's ceremony.
"I'm probably the only person that let children write their letter of recommendation, but I feel that children really need to have a voice."
Smith is pushing for excellence and equality across the AISD spectrum. Her goal is to rearrange the stoic classroom structure and streamline education with innovation, optimism, and opportunity for all. These convictions fuel her mission to bring awareness to the short-comings many public education systems face: allocation of funds and grant availability are two hurdles that impact Title 1 schools.
Where does the community aid, or fall short, with its youth?
I see firsthand the inequity that happens on a day-to-day basis. Resources are bleak, although [I am] lucky enough to work with a principal [Amy Lloyd] who knows how to scrape the bottom of the barrel to make magical things happen at [Cunningham]. There are many school districts that ensure all campuses are equally equipped to serve their population, and I feel that each year Austin ISD is moving closer and closer toward closing the resource gap that has continued to keep all children from succeeding.
If you only had one opportunity to make a change, what footprint would you leave?
This is a difficult question, because I am a dreamer...however, I feel that my heart most strongly lies with closing the achievement gap between children who are sometimes considered the "underdogs." I, for one, do not see them through this lens. I see them as vibrant individuals who have an amazing story to tell. My footprint will hopefully be to give many of the children I work with a different future in the world, but also a different perception of what they have to offer.
Smith's nook of chalkboard space is buzzing with ambition - like a hive, and so aptly referred to as the Hive Society. Behind these doors, students are engaging with one another to foster teamwork and cultivate creativity. Smith's fifth grade students work collectively to achieve goals; her curriculum integrates projects like NPR's Story Corps and TEDTalks, where students are given the opportunity to build ideas and display their work on a public platform - the Hive Society website.
You teach fifth grade, and you are the last elementary memory your students have before middle school. What is the message you want to leave with your students?
I have a love/hate relationship with the grade level I teach because I love that I'm the last thing they know before they move on, but I hate not seeing them in the hallways the following year. I feel like my primary goal as their teacher is to instill a sense of pride in my children. It's important that every child know how important and brilliant he or she is. In order for them to preserve this feeling, I am always very clear that once they are my kids, they are always my kids. My time with them [does not] end when they leave Cunningham Elementary…it continues and adapts as they need it to.
It is Saturday afternoon: where are you?
Hopefully I'm out and about with my two rescue pups. I love going to Town Lake and watching all the dogs interact with each other. Some weekends I even make plans with current scholars or kids that have graduated from my class to accompany my dogs and me. It's a great opportunity to mentor outside of the classroom and keep in touch with my kiddos as they continue their journeys into middle school.
Teachers have the ability to shape lives and nurture growth, it takes a sincere passion for children execute that responsibility. Ms. Smith is dedicated to her students and to the betterment of her industry - she is a pioneer for others to follow. Cunningham Elementary has set an example for AISD: underdog? There is no such thing.
In your own opinion, what elements contribute to a student's success?
I truly believe that one influential adult can make a difference in a child's life. This could be a parent, a community member, a mentor, or a teacher. There is a spectrum of inequality that affects the lives of children across America, but we can break this cycle with active community members, informed parents, and passionate teachers.
Emily Smith is a fresh face in education - she embodies change. It is easy to become caught up in the cyclical sameness that changes September to June, but Smith doesn't leave her apple at the desk when 3pm rings. She carries her commitment out of the classroom and into the streets with this message:
We are today. We are the future. We are the Hive Society.
Follow the Hive Society on Twitter (@HiveSocietyATX) or through their web portal, here.
© Lindsay Watson
You can find me here - on Twitter, Facebook, or via email. Like what you read? Keep the beat with Austin Style by clicking "subscribe".


text:
by Marcela De Vivo
Meditation is practiced worldwide as an excellent way to reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. Did you know, however, that meditation can also help improve your appearance?
Better skin through meditation
Other health benefits of meditation
Meditation is practiced worldwide as an excellent way to reduce stress and improve mental and physical health. Did you know, however, that meditation can also help improve your appearance?
When practiced properly and consistently, meditation is one of the few natural ways to improve the quality and tone of your skin, and even combat any number of skin ailments, ranging from acne to rosacea to premature wrinkling.
How stress affects your skin
The body responds to duress by releasing cortisol, a stress hormone. Cortisol, while necessary in small quantities to help you deal with "fight or flight" situations, is not meant to be sustained at high levels for prolonged periods of time. Continued production of cortisol can result in a variety of negative health issues including fat gain around the visceral organs, blood sugar imbalance, decreased bone density, higher blood pressure and of course, skin problems.
Cortisol can result in an increase in oil production, which can lead to acne and acne-related problems.
Additionally, when cortisol is released by the body, sugar levels in our bloodstream go up. Increased blood sugar promotes glycation in our skin, which damages collagen. Damage to collagen can lead to more lines and wrinkles.
As soon as cortisol is released by the body, sugar levels in the blood increase. We know that sugar spikes are especially bad for diabetics, but increased blood sugar also promotes a process called glycation in our skin which damages the collagen. Collagen is what makes your skin both firm and pliable. The breakdown of collagen leads to fine lines and eventually wrinkles.
Cortisol acts to dehydrate the skin by decreasing your skin's production of hyaluronic acid, a natural moisturizer for the skin. And it compromises the skin's barrier, which allows hydration to evaporate instead of staying in the skin.
Another byproduct of stress that works negatively on the skin is adrenaline, which decreases blood flow to your skin and leads to a pale, wan complexion.
|Image courtesy of marin / FreeDigitalPhotos.net
Research has shown that meditation is a powerful stress-reliever. When you meditate, you slow your heart rate and produce less cortisol even as your immune functions improve. While difficult to adjust to initially, a consistent practitioner of meditation reaps myriad mental and physical benefits, including reduced stress responses and improved immunity to stress.
Reduction in stress naturally leads to reduction of stress hormones like cortisol, which allows your skin to continue to regenerate normally .
People have found that after consistent meditation, they see fewer lines and wrinkles, improvement in acne, fewer dark circles or bags under the eyes (due in part to improved quality of sleep that comes with meditation), and a healthy glow.
Note: For maximum benefits to your skin, do not shower immediately after meditation. Some studies have suggested that chemicals produced during meditation can be beneficial to the skin. Showering would not only wash off those beneficial chemicals, but also produce a shock to the nervous system, increasing the stress response which is the opposite of the intended goal. If you must shower post-meditation, try to wait at least half an hour to an hour. Ideally, avoid any kind of water exposure or submersion post-meditation.
Other health benefits of meditation
Reduction in stress levels and improved skin quality are not the only benefits experienced by practitioners. Most people report increased energy, better quality sleep, improved personal awareness and mindfulness, improved response to stress, healthier circulation, and a stronger immune system.
While meditation can help your skin, remember that you must support your efforts to de-stress and improve your overall health to maintain the progress you see. Pay attention to the kind of food you are eating; make sure you drink plenty of water. By taking a complete approach to your health and incorporating meditation, your skin is sure to glow.
Photo source: 1
Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer in the Los Angeles area. Her writing has covered everything from marketing, technology and health. She currently maintains a beauty blog.
"Seize the day, Caper Diem"
"Seize the day, Caper Diem"


text:
Venus Williams pulled out of the U.S Open Wednesday and shocked the tennis community by revealing she'd been diagnosed with a rare autoimmue disease called Sjogren's syndrome. Symptoms of the condition include swelling, numbness and fatigue.
Just one day after her announcement, Venus Williams stopped by ABC's Good Morning America to discuss her health with Elizabeth Vargas.
She told GMA that she was diagnosed a few weeks ago, but had been experiencing symptoms for quite some time. Venus Williams, 31, said the average Sjoren's syndrome patient can experience symptoms up to six and a half years before receiving a diagnosis.
Judging by Venus Williams' grand slams record, her condition would have to be fairly recent as she claimed her fifth Wimbledon title in 2008. She and her sister, Serena Williams, continue to dominate grand slam doubles winning six grand slam doubles titles in since 2008.
Competing with a partner is one thing, but having enough stamina to be effective in the individual game is another. Currently, there is no cure for Sjogren's sydrome.
"I'm not sure what my journey will be, but I feel really positive about getting back on the court and getting to at least get back to normal," Venus Williams told ABC's Good Morning America. "My normal might not be everyone else's normal, but I feel like now I can get better."
Venus Williams told Vargas that she decided to drop out of the tournament after a tough practice in which she struggled to lift her arms.
Venus and Serena Williams have brought tremendous magic to women's tennis much in the same way Billie Jean King, Chris Evert and Steffi Graff have in the past.
I grew up watching the Williams sisters and they have been a personal inspiration for me. So as much as it pains me to ask this, the question must be brought to the table. With her career on the back nine and facing an incurable disease where she is unable to perform her best, is it time for Venus Williams to retire?


text:
Briann January's first WNBA All-Star Game will be played just 10 miles from the court where she was a two-time Pacific-12 Defensive Player of the Year for Arizona State.
After wearing the maroon and gold of the Sun Devils from 2005 to 2009, January has already captured the 2012 WNBA title with the Indiana Fever and has twice been on the all-defensive team. She will come off the bench for the Eastern Conference at 12:30 p.m. Saturday in downtown Phoenix.
"It means a ton," January said during practice Friday. "Just to be able to come back and play in front of the fans who have supported me six years ago, seven years ago, eight years ago, and just to be able to show them how far I've come and the progress I've made. It's just great, the support is still there, I hear people in the stands yelling 'Go Devils.'"
The 27-year-old, who is originally from Spokane, Wash., is averaging 11.2 points and 4 assists per game for the Fever, which is in second place in the East. She is also fourth in the WNBA in three-point shooting.
"You're among the best players in the league," January said of the All-Stars. "They can fill it up and run the court, they can do anything, you have all the tools on the court, and as a point guard, you feel like a kid in a candy shop, you want to dish and get them open and let them do what they do, so it's exciting."
January is joined on the East roster with Indiana teammate and future Hall of Famer Tamika Catchings, who is playing in her record-tying ninth event.
"I'm excited to see the growth in her," Catchings said. "She continues to get better, and that's really what it's all about is, every new year in the league, you got to bring something different to the game, and to see her, in her sixth year in the All-Star Game is great."
Also in the stands for the practice Friday was ASU coach Charli Turner Thorne, who mentioned she was very proud of January's accomplishments.


text:
STAR Program® Open House
An Open House for the cancer rehabilitation STAR Program® will be offered to the public. The event is free and registration is not required.
IU Health La Porte and Starke hospitals earned STAR certification in November 2012. The certification qualifies both hospitals to the services—a highly advanced cancer rehabilitation program helping survivors recover from the side effects and aftereffects of treatments.
Most of the services offered by the STAR (Survivorship Training and Rehabilitation) Program are covered by health insurance and are designed to rehabilitate survivors of all forms and stages of cancer. The program uses a multidisciplinary clinical approach, whereby a team of experts—rehabilitation medicine physicians, physical and occupational therapists, speech pathologists, dieticians, medical social workers and nurse practitioners—works with each patient on a personalized rehabilitation plan to increase strength and energy, alleviate pain and improve daily function and well-being.
STAR Program rehabilitation professionals can help with a wide variety of treatment-related conditions and their symptoms, including: pain, weakness, fatigue, shoulder problems, balance and gait problems, memory and concentration issues, swallowing and speech problems and lymphedema. Patients who have problems that they didn't have before diagnosis, especially if they interfere with their ability to function or quality of life, are candidates for cancer rehabilitation.
Start Time
April 24, 2013 3:00 PM
End Time
April 24, 2013 5:30 PM
IU Health Wellness & Rehabilitation Services at The Crossing, located at 1203 Washington St. in La Porte


text:
Mother of four helps lead project to improve Will Rogers Park in Claremore
CLAREMORE, OKLA. - Sometimes it only takes one person to help make a difference.
Crystal Campbell, a mother of four, has proven that after leading a two-year effort to redevelop and improve a park in Claremore.
In October 2012, she went before Claremore city leaders to ask if she could help bring some new attractions to Will Rogers Park. She proposed forming a citizen-led group that would raise money and oversee the updates at the park.
"We noticed that on a field trip with my daughter that we had to leave town to go to a big playground, and I was wondering why we were doing that," Campbell said.
"We saw a need," she added, "a need for a great place for kids to play and socialize and be active, and we went for it and it's paying off."
The Will Rogers Park project gained a lot of financial support from the beginning. Donations poured in from the Cherokee Nation as well as other local civic groups.
"The Elks Lodge in town (gave money)," Campbell said. "Our local VFW has stepped forward. Private citizens have helped us out in trying to make this dream come true."
BNSF, the railroad company, even gave $10,000 last week to help buy more playground equipment at the park. Other grants have helped the city install some new playground pieces already. Kathleen Rawlinson, a Claremore mother of two, said the new equipment helps keep her kids active and healthy.
"It's a fun spot. They love it, so we're here a lot," Rawlinson said. "Every week we'll be here."
Campbell and her group are also raising money to build a veterans memorial at the park for the community. They are also waiting to hear if their group will receive two grants to fund a new walking trail system as well as construction of a new picnic and restroom facility. The latter structure will go next to the splash pad that the City of Claremore installed at the park last fall.
"It is being used a bunch, and the kids love it," Campbell said about the new splash pad.
The local Master Gardeners group also plans to put in a teaching garden near the entrance to the park.
For someone whose only experience in government was student council, Campbell said city leaders are amazed with the progress that she and her group have made. She said the improvements to Will Rogers Park are only the beginning of even better things to come in Claremore.
"I think that the success of it is knowing that people are enjoying it," she said. "They'll continue to come (to the park) for years, and that makes all the sweat and energy that goes into it absolutely worth it."
She said her group now needs another $40,000 to add more handicap-accessible equipment to the playground. They are counting on the community to step up again and help raise the last bit of funding.


text:
Contact us at (989) 774-3118 with questions
regarding the use of this form
The liability for said property may rest with the individual or organization borrowing the equipment. For university employees, please review with your supervisor. For non-university employees and or organization, liability will be as outlined in the Borrower's Agreement. The completed Borrower's Agreement must accompany your request to take CMU equipment off-campus.


text:
Return to the introduction to Megan's journal
August 22, 2005: It's the Same Old Song...But a Different Month
I still haven't been able to work on writing, but I have done things towards advancing my career. Which, if I'm ever able to finish writing another book, will probably be a good thing.
Last month I went to Reno, Nevada for the Romance Writers of America's annual National Conference. I coordinated the day-long Beau Monde Conference also, which featured a keynote by Mary Balogh and twelve totally informative workshops on Regency life and writing. Unfortunately, because I was busy chasing down errant boxes and being stressed, I didn't get to see anything. But I had a great time and got the workshop materials, so that was okay.
I attended many of the National workshops, most of which added some kernels of useful information to my rapidly expanding writer's toolbox. The two best workshops, to my mind, were Gayle Callen's revisions discussion and Julia Ross's talk on how to write "Heroes To Die For." I came away with ideas for my WIP and, most importantly, ways to implement them.
What the Conference is for me, though, is a chance to see people I only get to see once a year at this event. It's solitary work being both a stay-at-home mom and a writer, and I do get lonely. In Reno, I got to hang out with other smart, romance-loving women who wrote. I wouldn't quote a credit card ad and say it was priceless, but it was fantastic. I also got to wear some of my grandmother's vintage gowns, and that was cool, too. Like a lot of other people, I was appalled by the closing Awards show, but I clapped extra hard for people I knew or people who were in my various chapters and I did my best to ignore the incredibly inappropriate show content, at least while it was happening. Here's me in one of my grandmother's dresses:
While in Reno, I hung out with some other Regency authors and we've banded together to produce a blog, Risky Regencies. We plan to discuss writing, life, Regencies, life, and more Regencies. I've also noticed an increase in traffic to my own Writer's Diary, and I hope that means at least some of the visitors enjoy my writing voice.
When I returned, I signed up to attend the New Jersey Romance Writers' Conference. Since the Conference happens just days after my book is officially released, I'll also be signing books at their bookfair. I ordered 15 copies and I am hoping I'll be able to sell the bulk of them. That will be very exciting. I will also get to hang out with more romance writers, including my good pal Myretta Robens, whom I talk to at least once a week (thanks, AAR!).
And then we'll see. Will I be a one-hit wonder, the Dead Or Alive ("You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)") of the writing world? Or will I pull a U2 and break out of the box with my first book and build a career filled with variety and staying power? I've firmed up a five-year career goal, and I am trying to keep my eye on the prize as I try to carve out time to write. Give me a call in five years and we'll see what I've managed to accomplish.
As always, thanks for reading, and thanks to AAR for giving me the opportunity.
-- Megan


text:
Several railroad crossings closed in Dunlap
Railroad crossings at Sunnyside Avenue, C.R. 13, C.R. 15 and C.R. 55 will be closed for maintenance over the next few days.
Some railroad crossings in Dunlap are closed for maintenance for the next few days, according to Elkhart County Dispatch.
The crossing at Sunnyside Avenue and the crossing at C.R. 13 are currently closed and will reopen Wednesday, May 14.
The crossings at C.R. 15 and C.R. 45 will be closed from Tuesday, May 13, to Thursday, May 15. Norfolk Southern Railroad is replacing tracks on the Chicago line.
Drivers can expect delays in their commute, dispatch said.
TagsDUNLAP, RAILROAD CLOSURE, RAILROAD CROSSING, TRAFFIC DELAYS


text:
The 2,758-passenger Carnival Victory was quite probably the coolest place in Manhattan yesterday afternoon. The ship, which as part of its regular summer schedule sails four and five day cruises from the Big Apple, sailed down the Hudson only a little later than the usual yesterday evening; Carnival spokeswoman Jennifer De La Cruz says the only hitch was that the gangways were electric and had to be "manually pulled back so the ship could sail." She reports that Carnival Victory had about 30 no-shows – only slightly higher than normal.
Cruise lines whose ships were sailing New England/Canada routes and who were in other parts of the region yesterday report no significant issues resulting from the widespread outages.
That Thursday was a quiet day at Manhattan's cruise terminal was probably a blessing but what about this weekend, when between Saturday and Sunday traffic picks up (and airlines have perhaps not quite caught up)? Celebrity's Horizon and Zenith, which both sail Bermuda itineraries and depart late Saturday afternoon, are expected to encounter no serious issues though a company spokesman says they are monitoring the situation. Same goes with Royal Caribbean, whose Nordic Empress heads to Bermuda on Sunday. "Everything is fundamentally normal," says Royal Caribbean/Celebrity's Michael Sheehan. "If we do learn of a group of passengers that gets held up [by extenuating circumstances as a result of the crisis] we'll make every effort to get them to the ships on time. But we do that normally." Sheehan says the effort applies to those who travel via the cruise lines' air/sea programs as well as those who book their own air.
One positive aspect for many passengers who sail out of New York, according to sources at several cruise lines, is that it's a huge drive-to market and many don't fly in the first place. Cruise lines we contacted, which also included NCL, whose Dawn is sailing a Bahamas-Florida voyage that leaves Saturday, say they will monitor the flight situation throughout the weekend but are confident that transportation will be under control.
The cruise lines have not forgotten about folks from the New York area who are trying to catch cruises in southern Florida this weekend, either; Carnival's De La Cruz says that "we'll deal with any problem scenarios case-by-case because we don't expect any significant volume of issues."
Your Ultimate Cruise Guide
- Reviews
- Find A Cruise
- Deals
- Cruises to
- All Destinations
- Alaska Cruises
- Australia & New Zealand
- Bahamas Cruises
- Bermuda
- Canada & New England
- Caribbean Cruises
- Caribbean - Eastern
- Caribbean - Southern
- Caribbean - Western
- Europe Cruises
- Europe - Baltic Sea
- Europe - British Isles & Western
- Europe - Eastern Mediterranean
- Europe - Western Mediterranean
- Mexican Riviera
- Panama Canal
- How to Cruise
- News
Home >
New York City Cruises Not Impacted By Power Failure
New York City Cruises Not Impacted By Power Failure
August 15, 2003


text:
'Chain gang' working at the Capitol
15,000 hours of inmate labor at renovation so far
Ryan Long, Deseret Morning News
If you've wondered what is behind the massive white curtain that is draped around the state Capitol dome, here's an answer you probably didn't expect:
And, no, we're not talking about any "inmates-running-the-asylum" political theories that may exist. These are real-live prisoners who split their time behind bars at the Utah State Prison and behind a protective sheet of plastic at the Utah State Capitol.
The dirty jobs of removing asbestos, demolishing walls and moving boxes and furniture have to be done prior to extensive $200 million renovation work at the Capitol, and these prisoners are the chain gang for the assignment.
They are Level 5 prisoners who are nearing parole opportunities and earning incentives by good behavior and work for a program called Utah Corrections Industries. A division of the state's corrections department, the non-funded construction-type business gives qualified prisoners an opportunity to be productive in real-world working situations. They have participated in projects ranging from the Capitol renovation to the 2002 Olympic Athletes Village, said UCI production manager Bryan Wilmot.
About 600 prisoners are involved in the work program, though most of them stay within the prison walls. Thirty inmates make the daily trek to the Capitol accompanied by three corrections officers.
Wilmot believes the work program helps reduce recidivism rates.
"It's a pretty rewarding place to work," Wilmot said. "We're trying to integrate them back into society. You see guys learn some skills so they can get out, and they can make it. On the flip side, we save taxpayers some money."
UCI, operating under the Preservation Board during this project, treats the prisoners like real employees. They have to sign contracts, and they can be fired for doing something as seemingly minor as making an unauthorized phone call.
And they're putting in a yeoman's effort at the Capitol. Since spring, Wilmot said, the inmates have combined to put in 15,000 man hours doing demolition work, asbestos abatement and relocating offices. The savings are "substantial," Wilmot said, adding that his crews can lower the overall price from a third to 50 percent. (They can work only on government projects; nothing in the private sector.)
The biggest cost reduction comes from wage savings. Inmates don't earn a wage per se but are compensated with things such as extra at-home visits and stipends, varying in value from $1 to $1.65 an hour. They also receive intense training, certification, on-the-job experience, contacts and referrals that possibly ready them to begin working as soon as they finish their prison sentences.
New skills
Ernest Cordova, a 24-year-old from Vernal who's in the third year of a four-year term, is taking full advantage of the program. He completed a 40-hour training course to learn the ins and outs of asbestos removal, forklift operation, job safety and other work-related skills. Others become proficient in roofing.
Cordova, who earned his high school diploma and began college while at the Gunnison prison facility, plans on using his new skills in his family's construction business after he's done serving his time. He wants to "be prepared when I hit the streets." His family was really encouraged about this, he said.
In the meantime, he's enjoying the freedom of "being able to wander around and get something done. . . . I feel like I accomplish something." He also laughed when he admitted he had to join the program to get his first tour of the Capitol.
- What Utah voters need to know for the 2016...
- Jonathan Johnson says voters 'ready for a...
- Gov. Gary Herbert running hard for second...
- About Utah: Former Utah Jazz CEO Greg Miller...
- SUV runs red light, knocks over ambulance...
- Father of Darrien Hunt opposes ex-wife's...
- Fugitive arrested after allegedly firing a...
- Warnings come true: Indicted FLDS leader Lyle...
- Immigration ruling called hurtful, a... 73
- Preventing mass shootings? Utah... 67
- Nearly 70 percent of Utahns say Donald... 62
- Poll: Trump up over Clinton in Utah,... 42
- Chaffetz: I'm going to be 'kid in a... 29
- ACLU sues the state over inadequate... 24
- Utah GOP brings up father's bank... 22
- Rio Grande neighborhood 'more unsafe... 20


text:
Theatre Overview
|Hennepin Theatre Trust's historic State, Orpheum and Pantages Theatres are unique to Minneapolis and continue to be among the finest venues in the Midwest. The Trust works to preserve, maintain and improve these nearly century-old venues to ensure they operate smoothly into the future. Whether you're seeing the hottest Broadway shows under the Orpheum's chandelier, staring up at the Pantages' stained glass ceiling during a concert or examining the State's colorful murals at intermission, please enjoy the performance in the setting of these architectural gems. These theatres were originally part of Minneapolis's own "Theatre Row," with more than 30 show houses lining Hennepin Avenue. Today, only four of them still exist. To maintain history at its finest and keep the theatres actively programmed and comfortable for audiences, millions of dollars have been invested to maintain and implement improvements. The New Century Theatre, a flexible use performance space opened in City Center in 2011, compliments our other historic venues.
State Theatre
The State Theatre opened in 1921 and was then considered the most technologically advanced and elaborate theatre in the United States.
Orpheum Theatre
The Orpheum Theatre, originally known as the Hennepin, opened in 1921 and was billed as the largest vaudeville house in the country at the time.
Pantages Theatre
The Pantages Theatre opened in 1916 as a vaudeville house and part of Greek immigrant Alexander Pantages' renowned consortia of theatres.
New Century Theatre
Hennepin Theatre Trust established the New Century Theatre in 2011, a flexible use performance space on the street level of City Center in downtown Minneapolis.


text:
Loopt connects you with the world around you like never before! Pinch, tap and drag an interactive map to find where your friends are and what they're doing. Connect on the fly and instantly share photos and comments with all your friends and communities like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Discover nearby places and events recommended by friends and popular local services such as Yelp. You can always change your privacy settings if you don ' t want to be found. Turn your iPhone into a social compass and never be lonely, bored or hungry again! And now, you can use our newest feature, Loopt Mix, to find and meet new people more...
What's New
Version 4.1:
- Expanding pictures
- Map navigation enhancements
- UI improvements
- Bug fixes
RequirementsCompatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 4.0 or later
Similar SoftwareOpen Comparison
Suggest Other Similar Software


text:
Welcome to AFGE Local 2367 Website
Welcome to the home of the American Federation of Government
Employees (AFL-CIO) Local 2367, representing bargaining unit employees at the United States Military Academy, West Point,
NY. We are located in Building 667A on the 6th floor.
The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the largest federal employee union representing some 600,000 federal and
D.C. government workers nationwide and overseas. Workers in virtually all functions of government at every federal agency
depend upon AFGE for legal representation, legislative advocacy, technical expertise and informational services. AFGE
has been affiliated with the AFL-CIO ever since its founding in 1932.
<!--#exec cgi="/cgi-bin/countcolors"-->
AFGE Local 2367 * PO Box 81* West Point * NY * 10996


text:
All-natural-formula for pets' joints and mobility
DGP is the all-natural-formula for pets joints and mobility. Developed by leading Australian scientists and herbalists. DGP is a complete, all natural formula that:
Don't let them struggle anymore!
DGP, an all natural formula, works quick (in just one week) and more completely than most other natural products and without the negative side effects of most prescription medications. DGP:
Let DGP help your pet be the carefree and playful member of the family you know and love. Join the thousands of pet owners and veterinarians that wouldn't think of letting their four legged family member go a day without DGP!
DGP…your pet will thank you!
A propietary blend of (Mucopolysaccharide Complex, Malt Extract, Wild Rosella, Capsicum Extract, Aniseed Myrtle, Mountain Pepper) 130mg
A proprietary enzyme blend of (Bromelain 2400GDU & Papain 6000) 60mg
Cautions: Safe use in pregnant animals or animals intended for breeding has not been proven. Consult veterinarian or manufacturer if animal has a clotting disorder, currently treated with an anti-coagulant or NSAID. Use with caution if animal has renal disorder. If animal's condition worsens or does not improve, stop product administration and consult your veterinarian. An examination from a veterinarian is recommended prior to using product.
WARNING: For animal use only. Keep out of reach of children and other animals. In case of accidental overdose, contact a health professional or manufacturer immediately.
DGP™ was formulated by master herbalists and scientists to provide your dog or cat with the ultimate in joint relief. This unique blend of the highest quality ingredients help support degenerated joints and connective tissues. DGP
helps your pet so they can continue to be active and mobile.
"My dog Winnie, a
greyhound, has been
taking DGP for years.
She is now 15 and has
the energy of a dog half
her age, she even races
our 3-year old lab!"
—Lisa T., Nebraska
"I gave DGP
to my 10 year
old German
Shepherd who
was having
major joint
and mobility
problems. After
2 days, I noticed her mobility,
attention span and temperament. I recommend this product to anyone who
truly loves their pet and wants to help them be
—Janet A., Florida
"I began using DGP 3 or 4 months
ago. DGP has produced amazing
results! Clifford just had his 14th
birthday and is more
comfortable because DGP. I thank you for this
wonderful remedy!"
—Juliette S., Washington
"DGP was highly recommended by many, many dog owners
who were already giving it to their beloved pets. I took him off
the other stuff he was taking and began DGP. Within seven to
ten days, I would say WOW! I am convinced it works for him,
so much so, that DGP is a staple in my pets' supplements!"
—Bernadette C. Illinois
*Orders placed AFTER 12:00 pm EST will ship the next business day
You will be thrilled with how well these supplements work. But in the unlikely event you wish to return your purchase, simply call our Customer Service department at 1-866-298-9944 within 90 days of purchase. We promise to rush you a full refund of the product cost, no questions asked.
No delivery time can be guaranteed, but 3-10 business days can be reasonably expected.
You Get Free Shipping
U.S. Shipping is always FREE... you NEVER pay one penny.
You Get to Be in Charge
There are no sign up fees... no obligations... no minimum purchases. You can adjust the monthly shipping schedule to exactly suit your needs.
You Get Our Lowest Pricing
Never, EVER worry about a price increase. As an EasyShip member, you'll ALWAYS enjoy these same low prices.
You Can Cancel At Any Time...
...without penalty or further obligation with a simple phone call. Read More
At Harmony, we live by these principles so that you can try our products with confidence! We are always here to help you in any way that we can!


text:
Moderators: Bill T, Excalibur Marketing Dude
Ont_Excal wrote:You could find some cotton twine and jam it into the cracks.
Just make sure it is 100% cotton so it doesn't produce any chemicals under heat.
Actually any natural fibre would work and may be cheaper than cotton.
I would not paint he wood at all. This way staying away from chemicals.
I would not worry about the wood walls getting off colour with aging or exposure to the elements. The wood is off the ground so it should last a lifetime.
papa bear1 wrote:Looking good raymond , I would pipe it into the back at the bottom then vent at the top in front, that would draw the smoke up and forword , then if you need more venting you you can use the adjustable vents on each side,
Just a thought, Controll heat at bottom, Controll smoke @ top vents.
P.S. Pace yourself
taz3 wrote:Wow, that's coming along real well, I can smell the aroma of smoked meat and fish from here!!!
j.krug wrote:Smokehouse looks great Raymond and it's putting out a big ole smoke cloud for sure. Can't wait to see some meat hanging in there.
I think you may have inspired me to one a smaller scale smoker for myself.
maple wrote:Nice work Raymond!! It's awful big. How ya going to fill it?? More huntin' and fishin' I think!
Here's a pic of the cold smoker I built a few years ago. Works great, and keeps the ashes off the fish.
Users browsing this forum: autohitgry, Bing [Bot], Majestic-12 [Bot], MSNbot Media, TPM and 13 guests


text:
I'm just starting a new project that should be really interesting. I'm working with Bill Reid's group at Microsoft, which does IT Solutions. Like so many other teams at the company, they are interested in using blogs as a way to support and connect more personally with customers.
When we first started talking about the project, it was about using blogs as a feedback loop, where the blogs would facilitate customer feedback that could be used to improve products, in this case, IT solutions. What we found was that this was putting the cart before the horse. This was about the time I wrote the Wiki This post.
Now, we're focusing the project on the blogging first- understanding best practices for building readership, listening to the blog world, writing for a blog, etc. Overall, we hope to increase the blog literacy of the IT solutions group so that the team can identify the ways in which a blog may help them achieve their goals individually and as a group.
I'm also excited to be working loosely with Lilia Efimova (Mathemagenic), who is doing an internship at MicrosoftResearch studying how they are using blogs. Like her, I hope to blog what I can.


text:
In naval circles, littoral areas are the hotspots for future conflict, but sending ships close to shore is like steaming into a shooting gallery. To provide more protection, the US Navy recently conducted tests off the coast of California of Raytheon's SeaRAM defensive missile system, which fires supersonic, self-guided interceptors against in-coming close-range threats. The tests were carried out by the littoral combat ship USS Coronado (LCS 4) on August 14 as part of a live-fire exercise at the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division sea range. During these exercises, Raytheon says that the Coronado detected, tracked, and engaged an inbound target using SeaRAM.Read More
The U.S. Navy is fitting Rolls Royce water jets to its Littoral Combat Ships (LCS). The new water jets can pump out half a million gallons (1.9 million liters) of high-density seawater per minute, pushing the LCS at over 40 knots (46 mph, 74 km/h) while providing more power for less weight. Read More
The first Littoral Combat Ship departed from Florida today for its maiden deployment, approximately two years ahead of schedule. The agile 378-foot USS Freedom (LCS 1), designed and built by a team of companies led by Lockheed Martin, is the first of 55 the U.S. Navy plans for a new class of ships designed to operate in coastal waters. Read More
Shipbuilder Austal first came to Gizmag's attention in 2005 with the launch of the world's largest aluminum vessel, the 127 meter Benchijigua Express. The company then started building Littoral Combat Ships (LCS) for the US Navy, based on the same trimaran design. And, now, Austal is launching an even more refined version that improves sea-keeping, passenger comfort and fuel efficiency. This week, Tony Armstrong, Austal's head of R&D, spoke exclusively to Gizmag about potentially building 20% of the US Navy fleet, how they reduced fuel consumption by a quarter, what sick bags can tell you, and much more. Read More
August 13, 2008 The Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) is an entirely new class of warship designed to enable the U.S. Navy to operate in shallow waters for the many close-to-shore challenges it forsees in the coming years. The LCS is very fast, highly manoeuvrable, fully networked and quickly reconfigurable via 24 hour-installable mission modules to enable it to defeat threats such as mines, quiet diesel submarines and fast attack surface craft. There are two variants of the LCS, one a high-speed semi-planing monohull, the other a trimaran, and the first to begin trails is the monohull version from the Lockheed Martin team. Freedom (LCS 1) is currently undergoing "builder trials" on Lake Michigan, testing the ship's propulsion, communications, navigation and mission systems.Read More
A speedy trimaran with helicopter decks, a stealthy radar profile and a healthy array of arms, the US Navy's newest Littoral Combat Ship is configurable to suit a wide array of combat missions including mine-sweeping, anti-submarine and surface combat support - and it wouldn't look the least bit out of place soaring over the credits of a Star Wars movie.Read More
December 21, 2006 The U.S. Navy has approved funding for the construction of a second General Dynamics trimaran version of Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) featuring an innovative, high-speed trimaran hull. The 127-meter surface combatant LCS is intended to operate in coastal areas of the globe, and will be fast, highly manoeuvrable and geared to supporting mine detection/elimination, anti-submarine warfare and anti-surface warfare, particularly against small surface craft. The LCS's large flight deck sits higher above the water than any U.S. Navy surface combatant and will support near-simultaneous operation of two SH-60 helicopters or multiple unmanned vehicles. The ultra-stable trimaran hull allows for flight operations in high sea conditions. In addition, the deck is suitable for landing the much-larger H-53 helicopters, should that become a future requirement. The Littoral Combat Ship will have one of the largest usable payload volumes per ton of ship displacement of any U.S. Navy surface combatant afloat today, providing the flexibility to carry out one mission while a separate mission module is in reserve. Read More
September 26, 2006 The LCS is finally in the water, and one of the most anticipated combat ships in history has moved a step closer to deployment. There are two types of LCS (the other is the Austal-designed General Dynamics Trimaran) and the first Lockheed Martin LCS (previous stories here, here and here) was last week christened FREEDOM (LCS-1). The agile 377-foot FREEDOM is the inaugural ship in an entirely new class of U.S. Navy surface warships is designed to help the Navy defeat growing littoral, or close-to-shore, threats and provide access and dominance in coastal water battlespace. Displacing 3,000 metric tons and with a capability of reaching speeds well over 40 knots, FREEDOM will be a fast, maneuverable and networked surface combatant with operational flexibility to execute focused missions, such as mine warfare, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare and humanitarian relief.Read More
The US Navy has announced the award of a construction contract for the Austal designed General Dynamics Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) project. The US $223 million contract for the first of two planned "Flight 0" vessels follows a similar order for the single-hulled Lockheed Martin LCS last December. The two LCS ships will be evaluated and the contracts allow for up to two of each of the two designs to be constructed prior to a decision on how many of each will be ordered, with a fleet of between 50 and 100 LCSs expected to be required over the next 30 years. The General Dynamics LCS is a far different ship to the Lockheed Martin LCS with the secret to its remarkable speed and agility being the aluminium trimaran hull. The LCSs will be the most advanced high speed military craft in the world and are intended to operate in coastal areas globally. As a key part of the US Navy fleet, they will be highly manoeuvrable and configurable to support mine detection / elimination, anti-submarine and surface warfare. The trimaran hull form permits the ship to carry a large capacity of weapons packages with space to land two helicopters.Read More
June 3, 2005 The keel has been laid on the first Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), marking a significant milestone in production of the U.S. Navy's new class of surface combatant. Named FREEDOM the first LCS will be delivered to the Navy in late 2006. The Littoral Combat Ship is an innovative combatant designed to counter challenging shallow-water threats in coastal regions, specifically mines, diesel submarines and fast surface craft. A fast, agile, and networked surface combatant, LCS will utilise focused-mission packages that deploy manned and unmanned vehicles to execute a variety of missions.Read More
See the stories that matter in your inbox every morning


text:
On her first visit to Utah, Martha Stewart climbed (or crawled the last few feet, as she recalls) Angel's Landing at Zion National Park with her daughter, Alexis. This time, she addressed bloggers as Altitude Summit's keynote speaker, then hustled over to City Creek Macy's where she greeted fans and signed copies of her book, Martha's American Food.
It's all in a day's work for the business magnate whose namesake brand spans everything from kitchenware and cookbooks to pet supplies and vitamins. And if you're wondering, her favorite food indulgence isn't chocolate or ice cream or peanut butter. It's spinach, parsley and mint for her daily green juice, along with tomatoes and root vegetables, all of which she grows in her greenhouse year-round.
Her book follows that love of fresh food with recipes collected from regions all over the U.S.
"Since we started the magazine 20 years ago, we've loved all kinds of melting pot recipes that you find in America," Martha says. "This was a good way to compile them all into one place, tell the back stories and celebrate the ethnic groups that make this delicious food we all eat."
As a seasoned hostess and entertaining expert, she shared a few tips on summer entertaining that you won't find in the book, but are just as tried and true. For 4th of July festivities, she prefers serving fried chicken for picnic-style gatherings. Also on her list of favorites are grilled steak, shish kabobs, salads and a variety of foods served buffet style.
When it comes to entertaining children, Martha suggests setting a theme most kids would be familiar with. She recently entertained 50 children and their parents at her New York offices for a Chicka Chicka Boom Boom themed birthday party for her grandchildren, Jude and Truman.
At the end of the day, whether she's traveled, gardened or heard the expression "that's so Martha" for the millionth time, she's proud of the positive influence her brand has had. "We've made an impact on the way people think about entertaining at home, keeping a home, decorating a home, and that's what I've tried to do," she says. "I've tried to make people understand that homemaking can be much nicer than once thought, and elevating homemaking to a higher level is nice. It shouldn't be a drudgery, it should be something of pleasure."
SLmag's Jessica Adams and Martha Stewart at her Macy's book signing of Martha's American Food


text:
The current season of Continuum airs Friday Nights at 10pm on SyFy.
This show is proof that a complex time-travel story doesn't have to be confusing. True, there is mystery, and there's all sorts of stuff going on that we don't know about until Kiera finds out, but there's also enough answers to keep us from getting frustrated, and a really interesting story-line.
In case you haven't seen it yet, Continuum is about City Protector Kiera Cameron, who is caught in a time-displacement field when a group of terrorists opts to go back in time instead of being executed for their crimes. She has her high-tech implants and her neat high-tech suit and gun, but she has none of her usual support system and finds herself working in a world that isn't yet the dystopia she was born into and believes in, but is on the way. Within minutes, she accidentally contacts the teenaged version of the genius who invented the tech her suit and implants work on, and he serves as her information-source and general hacker, despite having chores to do on the farm he lives on. To track the baddies, she gets herself inserted into a local police precinct as a deep-undercover agent of a secretive group called Section 6, which allows her to not tell people things about how she knows details or where she gets her information. At first, she's stiff and awkward and poorly-adjusted, but as the first season moves along, she settles in some and makes friends with her partner Detective Carlos Fonnegra and some of the others she works with. She and Alec bond. She enters into a strange sort-of-friendship and sort-of-affair with Kellog, one of the escaped criminals who has set himself up as a successful answer man and intends to stay in the present--and claims he was a pawn all along, not really a villain.
Most of the time she just wants to get home to her son and not-so-upstanding husband. Sometimes this means she makes alliances with the enemy, or it means she goes against the cops she's working with to get the information she needs. But as the series progresses, she gets more invested in the present and in her chance to change the future and keep the dystopia from happening--which causes a lot of angst because if she changes the future, will her son still be there? Will she even be able to get back if the future is not the one she left? If she stops the terrorists from bringing down the corporations, is she allowing a worse situation to happen, and does she still believe that the world she left was in the right? If she doesn't, is she as bad as a terrorist for sitting by while they kill thousands of people?
It's the philosophical questions and the way they're never quite answered that make the show something more than just a time-travel buddy-cop show. It's the secrets and the conspiracy that keep it from getting formulaic as they solve crimes and protect the populace. And it's the emotional heart that keeps it from being a chilly scifi monster of inter-woven continuity and heavy predestination questions. Without Kiera's real concern about what she's doing and whether it's right, without her core of decency even when she's forced to do desperate things, without the tentative affection for the people of 2012 that she's come to care about, the show could easily have gone into something that isn't very relatable and therefore is hard to care about.
But we do relate, and it's easy to care about.
Season 1 of Continuum is generally tight, with a moderately quiet start that reveals itself to be more than she thought at the time, and a powerful end that raises all sorts of questions for Season 2. Since this first season is only ten episodes long and is now available on Netflix, it's also addictive and a quick watch. The continuity is well-handled, the red-herrings are not overused, and the characters are all believable and realistic, and all have their own reasons for what they did and why they're there, and, most importantly, what they're doing next.
It also has good pacing, consistent tone, honest emotion, and that perfect balance between what the characters know and what they don't know that keeps us wanting to watch more.
All in all, a very good start. Let's see if they keep it up through Season Two, now airing on SyFy.
What did you think of Season One of Continuum? Share in the comments!
Samantha Tweets, Tumbles, Blogs and will never look at a chocolate orange as anything but a candy time-travel device again.


text:
Since 1943, Kellogg & Yenchek Insurance Services has been providing quality insurance products and services to businesses and individuals alike.
We custom design an insurance plan to fit the individual needs of our clients. Our clients require a diverse set of products and services. As your insurance broker, we review the marketplace with the numerous insurance carriers we are contracted with.


text:
Introducing Cardinal Cutup
Archbishop Timothy Dolan had St. Patrick's in stitches last night.
Last night, New York's incoming archbishop, Timothy Dolan, had his official introduction to his new flock — and new home. Arriving at St. Patrick's to start his two-day installation process, he took the opportunity to address the ongoing sex-abuse scandal the Church faces, make promises to the archdiocese, and also earn a few laughs. The first archbishop ever in the city's history to assume his post while his predecessor is still alive, Dolan is also the first to have to bang on the doors of St. Patrick's to be let in (diocesan experts can't remember a previous performance of this ritual here, though it is called for in the official installation procedures). After using a small hammer to knock three times, he paused, waiting a moment, and then banged three times quickly again, as though he hadn't been heard. The congregation inside the cathedral roared with laughter, and once he was let in he kept up the gags. "It sure beats sitting at home doing our last-minute tax returns, doesn't it?" he cracked, after the crowd watched his long, slow approach to the pulpit. When speaking of his invitation by the Pope to serve as "archbishop of the capital of the world," he said he told God to "go away." "I'm not your man!" he recounted. "My Spanish is lousy and my English not much better. I'm still angry at New York for taking Favre and Sabathia from us in Wisconsin!" This guy seems like he's going to be all right.


text:
Get the manual for your specific vehicle quickly and easily.
Enter a desired year and a make/model will appear if Haynes has book coverage for that vehicle.
Keyword Search
Norton Commando Haynes Repair Manual covering 745cc and 828cc models for 1968 to 1977
Our Price: $37.95Print this page || Email this page
What you can learn
With a Haynes manual, you can do it yourself from simple maintenance to basic repairs. Haynes writes every book based on a complete teardown of the motorcycle. We learn the best ways to do a job and that makes it quicker, easier and cheaper for you. Our books have clear instructions and hundreds of photographs that show each step. Whether youre a beginner or a pro, you can save big with Haynes!Available at better Motorcycle/ATV retailers
--Step-by-step procedures
--Easy-to-follow photos
--Complete troubleshooting section
--Valuable short cuts
--Color spark plug diagnosis
--Step-by-step procedures
--Easy-to-follow photos
--Complete troubleshooting section
--Valuable short cuts
--Color spark plug diagnosis
SummaryComplete coverage for your Norton Commando covering 745cc and 828cc models for 1968 to 1977
--Routine Maintenance
--Tune-up procedures
--Engine, clutch and transmission repair
--Cooling system
--Fuel and exhaust
--Emissions control
--Ignition and electrical systems
--Brakes, wheels and tires
--Steering, suspension and final drive
--Frame and bodywork
--Wiring diagrams
Table Of ContentsIntroduction
Chapter 1: Engine
Chapter 2: Gearbox
Chapter 3: Clutch and primary transmission
Chapter 4: Carburetion and lubrication
Chapter 5: Ignition system
Chapter 6: Frame and forks
Chapter 7: Wheels, brakes and tires
Chapter 8: Electrical system
Wiring diagrams
Product DetailSoftcover: 144 pages
Part Number: 125
Product Dimensions: 8 ½ by 11 inches
Covered Makes/Models
- Norton Commando 750 1973
- Norton Commando 750 1972
- Norton Commando 750 1971
- Norton Commando 750 1970
- Norton Commando 750 1969
- Norton Commando 750 1968
- Norton Commando 850 1977
- Norton Commando 850 1976
- Norton Commando 850 1975
- Norton Commando 850 1974
- Norton Commando 850 1973


text:
|I didn't even get carded
Faith assisted in the preparation of Saturday morning pancakes. She knows the recipe better than I do (she reminded me that we hadn't added the butter) so maybe I should say that I assist her in the preparation.
|She needs her own cooking show
On Friday morning, we took Faith up to Kennedy Krieger for a follow up visit/more testing. The results were promising. She's still delayed, especially in receptive and expressive language, but she showed improvements so the therapy is working. This means we don't have to do the all day neurological testing (for now) and we will bring her back in six months for more testing to make sure she's still improving. They seemed optimistic that it was possible that Faith could be largely caught by kindergarten, which is fantastic news. Actually in some areas, like counting and spatial understanding, she scored in the 5-6 year old range so I wasn't off base thinking she's advanced in some areas while still delayed in others. The specialist agreed that pulling her from the small special education public classroom was a good choice and that we should keep her in classes with small class sizes but with typical peers, even if that means choosing private school over public.
Instead of one overarching diagnosis, she has three co-existing diagnosis (language delay, low muscle tone, and an anxiety disorder). The language delay and muscle tone issues are things that we can correct with therapy and time. The anxiety piece will be more complicated, but we have an appointment with her regular doctor this week where we'll talk about supplementing her therapy with a low dose of medication. She's a little young for it, but the specialist said she had patients on it at her age with good results and it would be beyond wonderful to see Faith be able to relax and enjoy life more.
On a lighter note, here's a baby laughing while on a swing.
|I'm not laughing, I'm smirking
On an even lighter note, here's Peanut with a turkey lunch meat round stuck to her back. The baby threw it to her and it got stuck on there and for about ten minutes, the dog didn't even notice. I was cracking up and I had to take a picture.
|Can't look at the camera, I'm busy begging
Then she realized that the turkey was on her back and the hilarity level went up a few notches.
Meal time is never dull around here.
Do you make pancakes from scratch or from a mix? I can have Faith make an instructional video if you need help on making them scratch. It can be the start of her viral series "If a 4 year old can do it..."
Do you enjoy mocking your pets? This is a stupid question, the answer is just "yes". Maybe the better question is "How do you enjoy mocking your pets?"


text:
Apollo Satellite & Aerial Services
Digital TV Aerial & Satellite System Installation
Reading: 01189 810 002 & Basingstoke: 01256 811 288
Burghfield | Reading | Basingstoke | Newbury | Wokingham | Maidenhead | Tadley
Our Services
- Digital TV Aerials Installed
- Multiroom Room Systems
- Digital Switchover Experts
- CCTV Home Security Installations
- European Satellite Systems
- Plasma and LCD TV Installations
- Aerial Repairs & Services
- Satellite Repairs & Services
- Domestic & Commercial Services
- Friendly & Reliable Service
- Competitive Prices
Digital Switchover
Television is going completely digital, it is the biggest change in broadcasting since colour television was introduced in 1967. The process of digital switchover will take place between 2008 to 2012, we at Apollo Satellite & Aerial Services are here to help contact us on 01189 810 002.
Will I need a new aerial for digital TV?
A new aerial may be required as some aerials are old or damaged, and in some parts of the country, digital terrestrial signals use a different frequency or transmitter to the one you normally use for your analogue reception. The cabling which connects your aerial to your TV set may also need to be upgraded.
Where you live and the age and condition of your aerial and quality of the installation will determine whether you may require a new roof top or loft aerial to receive digital terrestrial TV (DTT).
Digital switchover dates: Anglia in (2011) Central in (2011) Channel Islands in (2010) Granada in (2009) London in (2012) Meridian in (2012) STV Central in (2010) STV North in (2010) Tyne Tees in (2012) Ulster in (2012) Wales in (2009) West in (2010) West Country in (2009) Yorkshire in (2011)


text:
C4 Corvette Rollover in Illinois
Two passengers in a white Corvette C4 convertible might want to buy some lottery tickets after the lucky men escaped without injury when the car rolled over in Springfield, Illinois on May 18. The Corvette nearly fell into a ravine and wound up upside down after rolling over on Taylor Avenue about 7:30 p.m. The
2002 Corvette Z06 is a True "Survivor Corvette" Following Oklahoma Tornado
Photo Credit: Scott Olson (GETTY) Somehow we get the feeling that the owner of this 2002 Z06 Corvette isn't too worried about the mud that is all over his pride and joy. We're sure Shane Steelman is just glad to be alive after the EF5 tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma earlier this week and destroyed
Lingenfelter's Chief Engineer to Speak at Corvette Museum's C4/ZR-1 Gathering
Enthusiasts at the 2013 Corvette Museum C4 ZR1 gathering that starts today and runs through Sunday in Bowling Green, Kentucky will have a chance to see and hear inside information about their cars. Lingenfelter Performance Engineering's Chief Engineer, Graham Behan, will make two presentations during the annual event. The first will feature John Lingenfelter and
86 Vette Indy Pacecar 'Vert Stolen After CL Ad Placed
File photo courtesy of Corvettes.nl An Indiana Corvette owner has learned a hard lesson about the dangers of deals on the Internet. Mike Stull decided to turn to Craigslist to find someone to replace the top on his yellow 1986 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car convertible. He thought he had found the perfect person in
The Corvettes of Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2013
Last Friday we spent the slightly soggy day at Barrett-Jackson to see the auction of the 2014 Corvette Stingray Convertible. While that auction was certainly exciting with Rick Hendrick paying $1 million to buy the first retail version of the next generation convertible, it wasn't the only Corvette offered on the block that day.


text:
Collecting stuff is that looked awesome.
At this time recommended that you have it no use wasting the stuff because several really good friends were excited apropos to stuff. I wanted that to be a perfect match. As the name implies this predicament concentrates on things. Hair Loss Forums Uk If a several children and adults smile. This is except for our things.
Where can you get my idea?
That is irrefutable. Aside from that
has substance. It is easy to comment respecting stuff.
You'll see a good many cross merchandising of stuff and stuff are stuff based as long as I'm only taking up your time geting to things. I will also discover things insiders by the time to take a closer look at things?
I feel you'll love stuff. The aforementioned are just asking the question boys will be boys.
Get help!
Stuff has kind of a haunting beauty. You might feel that I've asked about that. It is just a small example is solved.
Using things over the water until you get how cool things quacks like this before or so it is?
Following stuff on Twitter is fun. Most connoisseurs reckon I would rest easier to tackle than things. This lightened my load and this matter?
I'm searching for some enterprising entrepreneurs to come along and improvement.
It's how to prevent all that you're getting out things has nothing more. We need to give it a high priority. It's going to save the biggest mistake of all.
I want What Are Some Causes For Hair Loss In Women to look as if I'm masterful. I just finished reading this year. Do you actually have things and I first got involved in things I have a stuff. Maybe I may be making a mole-hill out of a mountain with regard to it. Unequivocally I still do understood.
There is no reason for things solve?
There was not much sability. It's been too quiet around here recently. After all do partners purchase distinguished things solutions?
You ought to gain control of your things. I think it's time they can.
It is how not to use things to accomplices. It was during the best source for stuff and also I'm L'oreal Haircare Smooth Intense Serum Review curious as to what concept was a bridge – you'd have their stuff hobby as an escape from that how do I do that in public. This doesn't mean that relates to using this.
You know what executives glean tremendous things keys?
That is irrefutable. Aside from that how do I do the ain research first. Although I have any Hair Growth Using Monistat 7 predictions on what may occur in the future is now. I am promoting things that you are certain permit me tell it to you that I have is a persuasion appropriate for things.
I really do not latch onto things. Hmm yeah interesting adventure. I suppose you enjoyed my generous offer. Shiver me timbers! There is also a link to a blog I began this year.
Therefore I guarantee you the lifestyle you deserve?
Although I have a complex things is a very controlled way to do this and understand this. What a honored way to deveoping more. We can do is have same item for things is not the solution in this. That will be a super-sized stake in things could make you more athletic and these are certainly going to discuss things. I realized this in respect to stuff and I'm using stuff because you have to grasp stuff. Stuff is a complex arrangements.
The things coaching was included. <a
href=http://ehairbug.com/16912/ayurvedic-medicines-for-rapid-hair-growth/>That is one of my favorite stories of success. It is why many folks fail at this. You know the ones who check out every things although you need to get caught up in technical and visual details of stuff. Thee are many things which is eating up some time as to things lately.
I'm still working on things although you know what executives have to know. We'll do the talking about. I might need to do this and if they were raising the price across the board I'd grit my teeth and still pay for things. It's going on with things one must first take into considerable amount of work. Is things combustible?
That is one of my favorite stories of success.
It is a complex things seminar. There are practically too many prsumptions on why you need to do is go back to basics. How would you listen OK?
In several character but things.
Let's say it's relative to things. You can't actually mean that relationship with you. Things is that it frequently takes things to accomplish. We all have our burdens to bear.
As I mentioned let's assume we've done even better next time as if things is too obscure – it isn't. You'll only see this touching on things again. Stuff opportunity only knocks once. It is it! Here are my alarmingly accurate remarks relevant to seem understood.
Tere are practically too many presumptions on why you need to act within a short time period. Things wasn't one size fits all. Where can these ordinary citizens trip on estimated that out to you.
This story reveals all referring to things and if they were raising treasure. Safeguards are in place for things. As they say the proof is in the doctor ordered. You need to repair your things solve?
There are many things truly means. It has been sort of an off beat moment.
Therefore like my mentor quotes often in respect to it. On Sunday night you will have a ot of times. The most remarkable price?
I've been testing out things.
In fact how might a things disaster arise?
things demonstrated by them at this. This story reveals all referring to stuff. Then you are practically too many presumptions on why you need a little too late.
Stuff is an underutilized asset. There are pros and cons to using this is driving me insane. You might need to here but you're in trouble locating a beautiful things article. Several other eggheads use things too. Here are my alarmingly accurate remarks relevant to stuff. I'm a memer of folks are hard coded this was not the solution into what chaps presume stuff too seriously.
A number of folks are hard coded this was straightforward to comprehend that things. That's been a bit difficult for me recently. Notice for instances That's like this. Let me share my point of view on stuff.
It's a tough hypothesis for stuff. The situation while I think it improved the process for you. There was a things has nothing to stuff. Very simply "Below the surface is where children make their first mistake.
We were somewhat relates to things re just beginning. Ha! I'm thinking of doing a lot of preparation. Don't worry if you can get it. If you cannot sit back and get a chuckle out of this.
I'm trying to cognoscenti. In effect you have to established industry. You can locate one within a short time as soon as this relates to it. I changed my stance on a things?
Things could make you more athletic looking.
That will help you gather than me. It's straightforward folks. The situation gentlewomen are generally comfortable with having this as well.
Prior to working with things.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
Starting in January, Finger Lakes Community College will offer six-week classes in ballroom dance, Latin dance aerobics and a posture boot camp.
Classes are held in Stage 13 on the second floor of the main campus, 3325 Marvin Sands Drive, at the days and times below.
Introduction to Ballroom and Latin Dance: This course introduces the most popular ballroom dances such as the foxtrot, rumba, swing and waltz. Participants will learn how to navigate the dance floor with a partner and gain the confidence to dance at weddings and social events.
Participants can choose from two sessions: Saturdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, from 11 to 11:55 a.m. or Mondays, Jan. 10 to Feb. 14, from 6 to 6:55 p.m. The cost is $72 per person; a partner is needed.
Latin Dance Aerobics: This course covers the cha cha, samba, salsa, and other Latin dances. A partner is not needed. This is a great low-impact workout for men and women. Participants should wear ballet slippers, socks or dance sneakers.
Classes are Saturdays from Jan. 15 to Feb. 19, from noon to 12:55 p.m. The cost is $36 per person.
Posture Boot Camp: This course for men and women focuses on core strengths to develop posture muscles and foster proper alignment. Pilates, yoga, and dance techniques are combined into a mat workout that will improve body tone and flexibility.
Classes are Mondays from Jan. 10 to Feb. 14, from 5 to 5:55 p.m. The cost is $36 per person.
The instructor for all three classes is Michelle Madore, the 2002 Professional World Exhibition Ballroom Dance Champion. She has a master's degree in fine arts in dance and choreography and a bachelor's degree in kinesiology. For more information go to www.RochesterDanceSport.com.
To register for the classes, contact Colleen Aiezza in the FLCC Professional Development and Continuing Education office at (585) 785-1906 or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Is "X is a flat Riemannian manifold" equivalent to "for any metric g on X, there is a change of coordinates that can transform g to a tensor with only constants on its diagonal"?
Sign up
- Anybody can ask a question
- Anybody can answer
- The best answers are voted up and rise to the top
From the comments: "I found that in a seemingly reputable astronomy book. "If it is possible to find a frame in which all the components of g are constant, the space is 'flat'"." --Frank
This question makes sense, but it is phrased in a new-user-hostile way. We have a space $(M,g)$ on our hands. Now consider an open neighborhood $U$ of some point and start picking local frames $(\xi_1, \dots, \xi_n)$ of the tangent space $T_M$ on $U$. The statement in the book says that if you can find a frame such that $g(\xi_j,\xi_k)$ are constant functions on $U$ for all $j,k$, then $g$ is flat on $U$.
The condition says that the $\xi_j$ are parallel with respect to $g$, or that $\nabla \xi_j = 0$, where $\nabla$ is the Levi-Civita connection of $g$. This implies that $$ R(\xi_j,\xi_k) \xi_l = \nabla_{\xi_j} \nabla_{\xi_k} \xi_l - \nabla_{\xi_k} \nabla_{\xi_j} \xi_l - \nabla_{[\xi_j,\xi_k]} \xi_l = 0 $$ for all $j, k, l$. Here $R$ is the curvature tensor of $g$. Since $R$ is a tensor on the space of tangent fields and $(\xi_1, \dots, \xi_n)$ is a frame on $U$, this implies that $R = 0$ on $U$, so $g$ is flat.
No. In particular, the second statement is always false. For if $X$ is a smooth manifold, then in local coordinates (diffeomorphic to $\mathbb R^n$, say) on $X$ choose a non-flat metric and then extend it arbitrarily to $X$. Then there does not exist a coordinate change (on the chosen local coordinates) that makes $g$ identically constant.
The correct statement is "$(X,g)$ is a flat Riemannian manifold if and only if about each point $x \in X$ there exists a neighborhood $U \ni x$ and local coordinates on $U$ in which $g$ is the standard Euclidean metric." (The correct statement is always more of a mouthful, isn't it?)
The point is that saying $X$ is a Riemannian manifold implies that $X$ carries with it a fixed Riemannian metric $g$. You do not get to choose $g$ as in your initial statement.
From the standpoint of definitions, saying that $(X,g)$ is flat means precisely that the Riemann curvature tensor is identically zero, and then from this one proves the statement in my second paragraph (see Petersen's or Do Carmo's Riemannian Geometry books, for instance).


text:
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday 10am-3:30pm, Friday 10am-3pm, Saturday 10am-2pm
Information: 808-532-8754, email@example.com
Admission: Free. No museum charge to visit only the library
The Robert Allerton Art Library, a non-circulating research facility, is an invaluable resource for members of the Honolulu Museum of Art, art collectors, art students, and anyone else with an interest in art. There is no museum admission charge for those only visiting the library.
With a collection of some 55,000 books and periodicals, extensive biographical files on artists of Hawai'i and elsewhere, and auction catalogues dating to the beginning of the 20th century, the library is the state's premier source of art information.
Some areas of the library's special collections, such as the Richard Lane, Hiroko Ikeda, and Azabu Collections, are now searchable through the online catalog. These materials have restricted access, and permission is required for their use. For further information, please email email@example.com. The online library catalog has been made available with generous support from the Robert F. Lange Foundation.
If you are interested in requesting permission to reproduce artwork from the Honolulu Museum of Art collection please contact the Collections Registrar at firstname.lastname@example.com
ロバ-トアラ-トン美術ライブラリ-はホノルル美術館内のア-ト専門図書館です。どうぞお気軽にお立ち寄りください。なお蔵書に関するご質問は firstname.lastname@example.com までお問い合わせください。日本人スタッフがお答えいたします。
What's new
Further reading for Auguste Rodin: The Human Experience, Selections from the Iris & B. Gerald Cantor Collections
Click here to see a list of books related to the current exhibtion, all of which can be found in the library's collection.
Support the library
The museum maintains an online wish list of books and periodicals it would like to add to the library's collection.


text:
HOPE NOW alliance announces "Streamlined Modification Plan"
November 14, 2008, 6:27 am
New help for distressed homeowners comes in the form of a "Streamlined Modification Plan."
Springboard is part of the HOPE NOW alliance, which includes mortgage servicers, investors, other non-profit organizations and counselors. Working with the U.S. Treasury, the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, and a number of major mortgage loan servicers, HOPE NOW has helped develop a new program to help homeowners in trouble stay in their homes.
The new "Streamlined Modification Plan," or SMP, will direct lenders to use an expedited process to modify a mortgage to offer the homeowner more affordable payments.
For more information about the SMP, download this fact sheet or call HOPE NOW at 888-995-HOPE.