text:
Sunday, October 28, 2007
My friend Stef alerted me to this post by Watchismo with pictures of an elaborate skull watch that was made for Mary Queen of Scots in the 16th century. You must take a look! The site also has great pictures of an 1810 skull pocket watch and a 1610 skull clock.
Stef lives in Los Angeles, so she helpfully sent me L.A. Confidential, which surprised me last week by using my Juana Peekaboo Skull Ring to illustrate an entry for skulls in their "Don't" column five months after the ring graced the "Do" column. Normally, my reaction to this kind of thing would be, "As long as they spelled my name right…" The catch is, as I previously noted, that both times they failed to mention me at all!
I thought the surprises were over, and then I got the magazine. They made Juana into a LOLring! Seriously, there is speech bubble coming from the ring. Here is a craptastic scan. Click to enlarge:
Can someone tell me what that word is? I can't even read it!
Stef points out that this column is by Melissa Rivers. To thank Melissa, I made a LOLrivers from a lovely photo of Melissa and her mother, Joan.
If skull-loving Mary Queen of Scots were living in L.A., she would beat a bitch's ass over this. Okay, that's a lie. Mary was a crybaby and followed the worst advice. She would run weeping to Maxfield to buy a new watch. In a situation like this, you really want Elizabeth I on your side. She'd beat a bitch's ass and then cut a bitch's head off! She cut Mary's head off and Mary was her cousin!
One of the many things I like about Elizabeth I was that she was secure about her style. That's what happens when you are personally chosen by God to rule the nation. You can wear whatever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, just like the Olsen twins. In The Life of Elizabeth I, Alison Weir writes, "As an unmarried woman, Elizabeth delighted in wearing low-cut necklines, right into old age…" Elizabeth was into jewelry too. Weir quotes a German visitor as saying that everything Elizabeth wore was "'studded with very large diamonds and other precious stones, and over her breast, which was bare, she wore a long filigree shawl, on which was set a hideous large black spider that looked as if it were natural and alive.'" That spider is so punk rock!
One of my all-time favorite Elizabeth stories (also from the Weir book) was an interaction Elizabeth had with the Scottish ambassador, Sir James Melville. Liz liked everyone to acknowledge that she was the fairest of them all. She tried to get Melville to say who was prettier, Liz or Mary? Who danced better and played the lute better? Being a diplomat, Melville told Elizabeth she was the prettiest queen in England and Mary was the prettiest queen in Scotland. That's not an answer! That's like when I tried to get my mother to say who her favorite child was, and she said, "You are my favorite older child and Terri Berry is my favorite younger child." Dang! That woman is cagey! We had that conversation yesterday. Just kidding! It was a long time ago. Yesterday was when she told me she found my sister under a cabbage leaf.
Anyway, Elizabeth finally asked about Mary's height: "Who is the higher?" Melville must have figured that this question was safe to answer. He said Mary was. "Then she is over-high," Elizabeth sassed back, "for I am neither over-high or over-low." Then she screamed, "Take that, beyotch!" and snapped her fingers and did that neck thing. Okay, I made up that last part. But all those other quotes are from the Weir book, except for the words "sassed back."
I named what I think is my prettiest piece of jewelry in Elizabeth's honor so I could stay on her good side. Elizabeth was portrayed as "Gloriana" in the epic poem The Faerie Queene. Here is Gloriana the necklace.
Photo by John Muggenborg
Elizabeth kept Mary prisoner for 17 years after Mary turned up in England uninvited. Plots to overthrow Elizabeth kept forming with Mary playing the star role. Elizabeth's advisers felt their queen was nurturing a serpent in her bosom. In fact, they called Mary "the bosom serpent," which was why I named a snake necklace for her.
Photo by John Muggenborg
And here's a bad scan of Juana's "Do" appearance in L.A. Confidential. Ah, those were the good old days. Click to enlarge.
30 Responses to "Where Be Your Gibes Now?"
LOL @ Elizabeth I on casual Friday 😀
Geeeeez Wendy… you're GOOOOOOD! 😉
Joan and melissa rivers…oh I can't stand them both, they spell t-a-c-k-y
I also love Elizabeth I, and admire her for always sticking to her morals…generally about men…But I love that you've named one of your beautiful pieces of jewellery after her! And the serpent after that bitch Mary.
Just a girl
obvi, ouch, I am glad I never even used that slang word.
I love the ring, its so not "obvi" and here to stay. Hello Capris are managing to still exist on millions of women 10 years later. Those nasty rivers hos need to just go into retirement already and totally become the grey gardens of our generation.
Love Queen E's casual Friday look. It is not the usual Friday fare of capris and tees. She knew how to dress.
Joan Rivers makes me laugh because she's stuck in 80's. What's her daughter wearing? Orange? Why?
now i now when i'm been tacky or not..
Ah the Rivers witches strike again! At first I thought they were making poor Juana speak French, but then I saw it was obvi. Ugh.
I thought it was "obvi" at first, but then I thought would they have left the "b" so open? I guess so! But it looks weird! It looked to me like an "L" with something squeezed up to it.
Isn't using annoying slang one of Melissa River's DON'Ts? The reason you can't read the word is because it ISN'T one!
Ms Rivers, Jr and Ms Rivers, Crone, should both remember what unabated meanness leads to: the outside will start to look like the inside and no amount of nipping or tucking can disguise it.
The Lolriver and caption really gets a "lol" out of me. I like Joan Rivers, though sadly that does not extend to her outfit
I love the Gloriana necklace – just like the sunbursts on her sleeves in the Armada portrait!
whoa – those skulls in that link look pretty creepy
I love the Mary Queen of Scots necklace. It's beautiful.
The good part is that since the article was by Melissa Rivers,its okay….she has crappy taste so it does not count.
Who uses words like "obvi"????
I'm glad that the greatest use of Elizabeth's God-given sovreignty was to make daring fashion decisions. Where would we be today with out her?
Such, an amusing version–if they taught history like this in schools, children would be much better educated.
I love that peek-a-boo ring!!! …and I love the post all the little Elizabethan tidbits,so yummy!Oh,and great Scot thats an incredible skull watch from Mary Queen of…
WTF?! Is Paris Hilton in the "Do" column? If so, I think you're in the right column : )
That ring is so a Do. Melissa Rivers is just a big, big Don't. Listen to citizen fashion journalists, we're not paid to have our opinions!
Thank you, Heather!
Oh good god, I want that necklace… badly.
what does obvi mean? is that some sort of slang? To tell you the truth anything coming out of the Rivers bitches is a load of crap, hey im not going to admit paris fressing her dogs up is cute, just because that twat tells me too.
I personally love your ring, and im sure alot of others would agree!
its one of those things you just have to snikker at think of the hilarity.
The Gloriana necklace is genius.
"Missy" Rivers is a little tragic!
How apt! Seeing as Elizabeth-The Golden Age is opening today in the UK! *excited*
Those two pieces are simply splendid. Most definitely fit for a queen.
Fantastic blogetry as per usual.
you are so funny!!! I personally loved that ring and still do…. I don't think it's something that goes out of style that easily.
you are so funny!!! I personally loved that ring and still do…. I don't think it's something that goes out of style that easily.
you are so funny!!! I personally loved that ring and still do…. I don't think it's something that goes out of style that easily.
hehe that was funny!
love this, as I do all things educational and hilarious, a la drunk history
I just added this new scarf to my etsy shop that I was inspired to make after seeing this same QE painting—the one with the little Ermine sitting on her lap like: 'sup I'm an Ermine, I am royally cute.
"when you are personally chosen by God to rule the nation. You can wear whatever you like, whenever you like, for as long as you like, just like the Olsen twins."
OK, that's my LOL for the day. Joan and Melissa…feh.


text:
The Chinese New Year is an important Chinese holiday and this year it falls on Friday. The Institute of Texan Cultures is celebrating the year of the horse with the 27th annual Asian Festival on Saturday February 1, 2014.
It began as a small family gathering to celebrate the New Year and has since grown into a city wide celebration that includes other Asian communities as they get together to share their unique culture and traditions.
The festival usually begins with a Lion Dance to greet the Chinese New Year and chase away evil spirits. This family friendly event will include music, food and cultural performances. Over 15 authentic Asian American food vendors will offer food from Japan, Korea, Laos and others. There will be three different stages which will showcase traditional Asian dance and musical performances. Demonstrations will include henna painting, palm readings, and cooking. There will be vendors selling crafts including dolls, artwork, clothing and other gifts.
27th Annual Asian Festival
UTSA's Institute of Texan Cultures
801 East Cesar E Chavez Blvd
San Antonio, TX 78205
(210) 458-2300
Saturday February 1, 2014
10a.m. to 5p.m.
Adults (13 and over) Advance $8; Gate $10
Children (6-12) $5.00
Children 5 and under FREE
Advance tickets are available at the Institute of Texan Culture store and online.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Since spring has finally arrived, it is the time of blossoming flowers and love in the air. So, perhaps you are thinking of starting a new romance. Well, as we all know approaching a potential love interest and asking them out is no easy feat. Not all of us are equipped with charm or game, sometimes we need a little help.
Films often help mold some of the best pick up lines or advice. In the previous article, we looked at the film Fast Times at Ridgemont High and examined Damone's 5 point plan to dating. Let us look at yet another classic film that offers some pick up lines that may help even the clumsiest of suitors.
In the film Sixteen Candles, we learn that it is okay to reach for someone who is slightly out of your league. High school is always a little tricky when trying to pursue a potentional love interest because of the lingering embarrassment that could occur. When the freshman geek (Anthony Michael Hall) attempts to hit on Samantha (Molly Ringwald), the sophomore girl of his dreams, it does not go so well, but you have to admire his persistence (See clip).
Well, it started off okay, he actually went along with one of Damone's tips by not just walking up to her, but by moving, smoothly across the floor. So, where did he go wrong? First off, she is in a bad mood and clearly not interested in talking to anyone. Then, he is invading her personal space, which is enough to make most people uncomfortable, but he also sniffs her. On the positive side, he attempts to pick up a girl with complete confidence. Then, he continues trying to engage her even though she brushes him off. When all is said and done, he takes the rejection with a grain of salt and does not let it destroy his ego. So, the best lesson from this is to take a chance and if it does not work out, don't let it get you down.
Where to find these films locally: Video 1


text:
Freezing sunrise by AlpnerWatch
©2011-2016 Alpner
It's the early sunrise over the frozen roof of my car...
awesome! it looks more like frozen grass or something like that than the roof of a car... but thats just me, great photo anyways!
That looks really cool Instead of the top of your car I see a sunrise coming up over like a vally lol ok I know I'm kinda strange with what I see I guess but I love this!


text:
March 1, 2000
This week's matchup: No. 8 Stanford (8-2, 5-2 Pac-10) will travel to University Park to take on the Penn State Nittany Lions. The match against Penn State will be the last meet of the regular season for the Cardinal before the Pac-10 Championships held at Arizona State on March 18.
Stanford in the Rankings: Stanford is currently ranked 8th by GymInfo with a regional qualifying score of 195.210. The squad is also ranked 17th on the vault (48.585), 8th on the bars (48.935), 6th on the balance beam (48.880) and 13th on the floor with a regional qualifying score of 48.980. The Cardinal also boasts three athletes ranked in the top 20 on individual events, including senior Larissa Fontaine, who is ranked the No. 1 gymnast in the nation on the all-around with an RQS of 39.460. Fontaine is also ranked second in the nation on the vault with a score of 9.925, 20th on the bars (9.865) and 3rd on the floor with an RQS of 9.915. Sophomore Katy Herbert is ranked 17th on the balance beam with a regional qualifying score of 9.835 and senior Sarah Harding is 22nd with a score of 9.870.
Gyminfo Rankings as of 2/29 Rank/team RQS 1 Georgia 196.715 2 UCLA 196.550 3 Michigan 196.485 4 Alabama 196.320 5 Nebraska 195.925 6 Utah 195.790 7 LSU 195.705 8 Stanford 195.210 9 Oklahoma 195.080 10 BYU 194.825 11 W. Virginia 194.815 12 Arizona State 194.725 13 Iowa State 194.695 14 Denver 194.655 15 Washington 194.645 16 Minnesota 194.625 17 Penn State 194.535 18 Florida 194.400 19 N. Carolina St. 194.350 20 Maryland 194.280 21 New Hampshire 194.040 22 Utah State 193.855 23 Kent State 193.725 24 Oregon State 193.650 25 Arizona 193.620
Last Week In Review: The Cardinal traveled to Corvallis to take on Oregon State and narrowly defeated the Beavers 195.1-194.8. The win is the first time the Cardinal has ever defeated Oregon State in Beaver territory. Larissa Fontaine took top honors on the vault with a 9.95 and the all-around with a score of 39.525. Sophomore Katy Herbert recorded her second event title of the season when she took the balance beam with a score of 9.9. Jen Exaltacion placed second don the beam with a score of 9.875 and Sarah Harding tied for second on the floor with a score of 9.875. Sophomore Kristin Jensen competed in the all-around for the first time in her collegiate career, and scored a total of 38.5.
The 2000 Season: The 2000 season has been a strong one so far for the Cardinal squad. The team is 8-2, 5-2 in the Pac-10, and is ranked 8th in the nation. Here are recaps of the meets in the 2000 season to date.
At Arizona State Quadrangular, Jan. 14 -- Stanford went up against No. 5 ASU, No. 6 Maryland and No. 19 Ohio State to open the 2000 season. The squad took second place with a score of 193.275 behind ASU (194.7), but defeated Ohio State (192.0) and Maryland (191.95). Senior Jen Exaltacion was Stanford's top finisher, taking second place in the all-around. Katy Herbert took third in the all-around competition. Senior Sarah Harding took second on the floor, and Alissa Cooper was Stanford's top finisher on the bars, finishing eighth with a score of 9.775.
Arizona, Jan. 21 -- Stanford defeated then-No. 23 Arizona 194.275-191.275 in the Cardinal season home opener, recording the first conference win of the season. Larissa Fontaine took event titles on the vault and the floor. Freshmen Abby Gair and Kelsey Stillinger captured the first event titles of their collegiate career, Gair on the bars (9.9) and Stillinger on the beam (9.875). Gair was also the top finisher for the Cardinal in the all-around, finishing second with a score of 38.8.
Washington, Jan. 28 -- The Cardinal defeated the Huskies 195.05-194.75 at home. Fontaine captured event titles on the vault (9.9), bars (9.9), floor (9.95) and the all-around (39.525) and was named Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for her efforts. Exaltacion took second on the beam with a score of 9.85 and Abby Gair placed third on the floor with a score of 9.8.
at UCLA, Feb. 6 -- Stanford fell to defending Pac-10 Champion UCLA 197.8-193.725. Fontaine took the only event title for Stanford, placing in a three-way tie for first on the vault with a score of 9.9.
Boise State, Feb. 13 -- Stanford defeated the Broncos 196.825-195.775 as the team set a new school record on the beam with a score of 49.35. Larissa Fontaine took three event titles, including the vault with a career-high 9.975, the bars and the all around. Katy Herbert tied with Fontaine on the bars to record her first event title of the season, and placed second in the all-around. Freshman Abby Gair placed first on the balance beam.
California, Feb. 18 -- The Cardinal defeated cross-bay rival Cal 195.35-193.15. Senior Larissa Fontaine took every event title. Stanford swept the bars with Katy Herbert taking second (9.875), Jen Exaltacion and Abby Gair tying for third (9.85) and senior Sarah Harding placing fourth. On the beam, Herbert took second with a score of 9.8 and Harding took second on the floor with a score of 9.9. Herbert took second in the all-around with a new career high of 39.15.
BYU, Feb. 21 -- The Cardinal routed the Cougars 197.05-195.425. Senior Larissa Fontaine swept her second meet of the weekend. She scored a perfect 10 on the floor, and her all-around score of 39.825 set a new school record. Fontaine was honored as the Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for her efforts. Freshman Alissa Cooper took second place on the vault with a score of 9.825. Katy Herbert recorded a 9.9 on the balance beam for second place, and junior Jen Exaltacion took third on the beam with 9.875. Senior Sarah Harding took second on the floor with a score of 9.95. Freshman Abby Gair and sophomore Katy Herbert both recorded new career-high scores in the all-around competition, Gair with a 39.475 and Herbert with a 39.2.
Fabulous Fontaine: The top gymnast in the nation in the all around, Fontaine holds an outstanding regional qualifying score of 39.460. She is also ranked No. 2 in the nation on the vault with an RQS of 9.925. Twice named the Pac-10 Gymnast of the week, senior Larissa Fontaine has been a pillar for the Cardinal this season. She leads the team in titles won with 22, including ten won in the meets against Cal and BYU. She recorded a perfect 10 on the floor in the meet against BYU, the first 10 of her career. Fontaine also broke the school record in the all-around competition against BYU when she turned in a score of 39.825. Fontaine is also ranked third on the floor with an RQS of 9.915 and 20th on the bars with a score of 9.865.
First Class Freshmen: The class of 2003 has made an immediate impact on the squad this season. With Abby Gair, Kelsey Stillinger and Alissa Cooper all competing for the Cardinal. The three gymnasts' contributions to the team's success have been essential this season. Freshman Abby Gair has been a vital scorer for the Cardinal this season. Gair is second on the team in event titles with two. Her first collegiate event title came in the meet against Arizona on Jan. 21, when she won the bars with a score of 9.9. She took her second event title on the beam at Boise State with a score of 9.9. Against Arizona on Jan. 21, Gair was Stanford's top finisher in the all-around competition with a score of 38.8. Against Washington, Gair posted career highs in the beam with a 9.775 and the floor with a 9.8. She took third place on the bars against Cal, and recorded a new career-high all-around score in the meet against BYU with a total of 39.475. Kelsey Stillinger has also made an immediate impact on the success of the Cardinal in her first year with the team. She took her first event title against Arizona in the second meet of her collegiate career on the beam with a score of 9.875. Against Washington on Jan. 28 she improved her career best on the vault to 9.675. Alissa Cooper has also been performing well for Stanford on both the vault and the bars. In her collegiate debut, Cooper was Stanford's top finisher on the bars with a score of 9.775. Against Arizona a week later, she turned in a career-high 9.85 on the bars and 9.625 on the vault.
Floor Forte: One of the Cardinal's top performers on the floor, senior Sarah Harding is ranked 22nd in the nation with a regional qualifying score of 9.870. Over the course of the 2000 season, Harding has finished second on the floor at four meets, including second place at the Arizona State Quadrangular. Her best score came against BYU, when she scored a season-high 9.95. Sophomore Katy Herbert is also a strong performer on the floor, averaging 9.735. She placed fourth on the floor against Cal with a score of 9.85.
On The Beam: Sophomore Katy Herbert has emerged as one of Stanford's strongest performers on the beam this season. Ranked 17th on the balance beam with an RQS of 9.835, Herbert is the only Cardinal ranked in the top-25 on that event. At Oregon State last weekend, Herbert took the event title on the beam with a score of 9.9. She placed second on the beam against BYU with a score of 9.9 and second against Cal with a score of 9.8. She has competed on the beam at every meet this season, and has an average of 9.75. Junior Jen Exaltacion is also a strong competitor for the Cardinal on the beam, averaging 9.67. She has competed on the beam in every meet this season, as well, recording a season-high 9.875 three times this year.
Scouting the Nittany Lions: Penn State is ranked 17th in the nation with a regional qualifying score of 194.535. The team is also ranked on the bars with an RQS of 48.515, 13th on the balance beam (48.560) and 14th on the floor with a score of 48.940. Katie Rowland is the only Nittany Lion ranked individually, ranked 20th on the vault with a regional qualifying score of 9.835.


text:
People are being urged to bring along any First World War artefacts and share their stories at a series of roadshows.
A team of volunteers is organising a programme of events to mark the centenary of the First World War.
The team is hoping local people will get involved in the event and is holding roadshows to encourage people to share artefacts, photos and documents of their families' experience of the war, as well as their stories to build a clear picture of Stamford during the war.
As part of the project, which has received Heritage Lottery Funding, there will be a three week programme of events at Browne's Hospital culminating in a commemorative event to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of the war on August 4.
One of the volunteers Sam Roddan said: "These artefacts and the family histories that accompany them are key to understanding what happened to our community 100 years ago.
"We need to record this history now to ensure that it's not lost to us: it's the personal detail and colour that we won't necessarily find in the archives that gives the greatest insights to our local heritage."
The roadshows will be held on: Saturday, February 8, between 10am and 2pm at All Saints' Church, Stamford; Friday, February 14, between 2pm and 4pm; Tuesday, February 18, between 2pm and 4pm and between 6pm and 8pm; and Friday, February 28, at the same times, and all at Stamford Town Hall.
Bateman's Auctioneers will be at the event on February 18 for anyone with an artefact of significance.
Anyone who can't make the roadshows can e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com or call 01780 753808 with details.


text:
Beyond Science Fiction
Title: The Last Hope
Chapter 1: The Call
I was sleeping soundly on my plastic bed under the deep blue light. Strange nightmares wandered in my head for quite some time. My crypto-phone was ringing. I woke up frightened in the middle of the night. I was thinking "what the fuck?" Was this a part of my nightmares? A mobile secure conversation was established using a Zer0 Knowledge encryption algorithm written by Zero.
Neuro: Who is speaking?
Sque: Sque...
Neuro: What the hell..
Sque: listen, the Japanese tekkie samurai team contacted me. They informed me that Artificial Intelligent Machines (AIMs) get stronger and aggressive. They are planning a lethal attack. AIMs expand themselves in uncontrollable ways. They destroy everything, even themselves. It's like capitali$m in the first decade of 21st century. Contact Hikari (light). He told me that the virus is ready for action.
Neuro: How do they know that?
Sque: They have established a backdoor to the government.
Neuro: Are they goanna participate in this?
Sque: Hikari told me that they couldn't. Yakuza is watching them very closely.
Neuro: oh, fuck!!!
Chapter 2: Meeting the Cirrus
I connected to the UnderNet through my cyberconsole. My cyberconsole developed by Zero, it is a piece of art, the fastest cyberconsole ever made. The name of it is, "MASARU (victory) II". During my hovering in the cyberspace I met Cirrus.
Neuro: Did Sque inform you?
Cirrus: Yes he did.
Neuro: Let's get a ride to see their security more closely.
Cirrus: Yes, let's take a quick look.
We watched them from a safe position. The security of their perimeter was a piece of art. White sharp lines emanated from the source. At the end of the lines big colorful cubes hovering in the cyberspace, beautiful and ready to defend any threat. Really aggressive. We were not able to get closer as we would end up dead.
Chapter 3: Trip to Tokyo
Through our cyberconsoles Cirrus and I connected and dived into cyberspace with maximum speed in order to trip to Tokyo and meet Hikari, from the Japanese team. We felt many vibrations through our dive. Black aggressive lines tried to penetrate the UnderNet. It was the government who tried to break the UnderNet for ages, but with no luck. UnderNet is a dedicated strong encrypted network different from the common one. This network was created in order for free people to feel free into the cyberspace without being bothered by any government restrictions. UnderNet operates under its own rules. Freedom-Openness-Neutrality.
We met Hikari in a big empty white room. The air smelt like burnt memory. Dub music waves in the air.
Hikari: Hi there
Neuro: Hi, we are here...
Hikari: Yes I know, I called you. We have to transfer ourselves to another room.
Cirrus: Ok.
Suddenly, we were in a narrow corridor, the private encryption was very strong. I felt dizzy. In the end of the corridor a white terminal with a black background waits for us. The cursor was blinking very fast. A big hologram appeared from the screen. It was an old ancient giant samurai warrior ready to fight.
Hikari: Hey giant, we come in Peace.
Warrior: I know my mission, the virus, namely "Obituary0x", can only be transferred from this terminal to the source. Your mission is to go to the source, get the "Obituary0x" and attack the AIMs perimeter. This virus is not aggressive and does not penetrate the target in the first attempt. It sends hypnotic information until the entire perimeter is covered, and then starts to destroy the AIMs.
Neuro: Let's start the transfer.
Warrior: Transfer is in progress.
Different colorful pictures emerged from the screen. Few minutes later the transfer is completed. The giant warrior disappeared. The terminal was destroyed and transformed to bubbles that disappeared to the cyberspace like millions of zer0 figures.
Neuro: Hikari, can I ask you something?
Hikari: Yes, please.
Neuro: I saw the security of the AIMs and it looks promising.
Hikari: I know that, we stole the blueprints, through our backdoor, so we created a virus; even these AIMs have some vulnerability.
Cirrus: Brilliant.
Hikari: Sque knows, he participated in the development. By the way, inform him that we have to make some improvements to the software. Tell him to contact via the secure hexagonical line.
Neuro: Will do.
Chapter 4: The Source
Few days later, cirrus and me, met in the heart of Tokyo to discuss about the operation. Tokyo was a brilliant place, and we love it. Zero also participated our discussion. Zero, usually, travels to the cyberspace using an abnormal way. Zero and Sque have developed a different approach rather using a cyberconsole. They used the teleportation method, a very effective and totally stealthy way to travel to the UnderNet. However, this method was in an early stage and they use it as a beta test, although, until now, it works fine. Sque was already with Hikari. They had a job to do.
So we met in a café near the Tokyo Station.
Neuro: we have to go to the source very soon and load the virus by diving to the security perimeter of AIMs.
Cirrus: Where is the source located?
Neuro: The source is located to Moscow Underground Metro.
The Moscow Underground Metro is really huge. It is such as a big spider where cobwebs create a big spoken hub distribution paradigm.
Cirrus: How can we approach the source?
Neuro: The source is located at line, 0b1000101. The metro is closed at 01:00 after midnight. So we will approach it after that time.
Zero: Any guards?
Neuro: Yes, you have to secure all the lines, additionally you should masquerade all the data, like it is a normal night in the metro. Any noise will cost us. The operation should be stealthy and undetectable to avoid problems.
Zero: I have a lot of work to do.
Cirrus: Call us in a secure manner when you are ready.
Zero: Will do.
Zero disappeared through his teleportation technology, by leaving a silver dust hovering to the cyberspace. A grain of dust dropped in my caffè latte. It smelt like an ACID.
I disconnected from my cyberconsole. I rested my body and my mind by drinking a glass of a white wine and lit a cigarette under my favorite blue light. After 5 hours Zero called me using a zer0 proof encryption algorithm. "Everything is ready".
Cirrus and me, dived into cyberspace. The encryption was very strong and very secure. Multiple rainbows sprang up in arbitrary manner right and left. They were our shields. A dozen of hologram guards were bypassed very easily. Zero did a really good job. We arrived at line 0b1000101. The landscape changed. Α long circular tunnel appeared in front of our eyes. At the end of this tunnel a big oval port with a 4 dimensional square green light hovering in the cyberspace. We looked each other…"Let's approach it". The door opened automatically. We approached a terminal where a hologram appeared in front of our eyes. It was a beautiful girl dressed in black plastic clothes, long black straight hair and beautiful grey eyes. She smelled like a Violet Carson Rose. Her voice was sweet and mild.
Beautiful Girl: Welcome to the temporary source…
Cirrus: Hi Beautiful Girl
Beautiful Girl: Please say verbally the password.
We looked each other. Which password?
Cirrus: Obituary0x.
Beautiful Girl: Access is denied.
Cirrus: "What the fuck?"
Neuro: We have to think. This was not a part of the initial plan.
Cirrus was very good in solving puzzles and find secrets. His mind worked like a multitasking black daemon with sharp eyes. One day I saw him to solve a 4D Rubik's cube in less than 10 minutes. It was amazing.
Cirrus: Ok, let's think. Possibly the password has to do with the place that we are. Neuro, remind me the line of the station.
Neuro: the line is 0b1000101
Cirrus: The line and the password have something in common.
He stretched his hand to the cyberspace and writes up in the air the name of the virus and the metro station line.
Cirrus: I think I found it. The password is Obituray0x but with one (1).
Beautiful Girl: Access Granted, transfer in progress.
Chapter 5: The Destination
The next day I connected to cyberspace. I had a little job to do. I had to meet a professional assassin in the London Underground Metro. A special gun was needed for launching the virus through the cyberconsole. So I called M.A.F.I.A. M.A.F.I.A stands from Mechanical Artificial Fighter and Infiltrator Android, although, he was a CYBORG. M.A.F.I.A was a very dangerous assassin and expert in martial arts.
I arrived in London. The sky was foggy, dark and silver like liquid mercury.
Neuro: Hi M.A.F.I.A
M.A.F.I.A: Long time to speak with you, how it's going?
Neuro: so and so.
M.A.F.I.A: How can I help?
Neuro: I need a high-resolution gun.
M.A.F.I.A: Do you want to fuck someone?
Neuro: I really need it. I want to launch a virus.
M.A.F.I.A: Ok, the gun you need is the «CyberAssassin M1A1 Full-Metal Body»
Neuro: How much does it cost?
M.A.F.I.A: For you nothing. I owe you. Remember?
Neuro: Yes I do.
M.A.F.I.A: Good luck.
Neuro: Same to you.
I returned to my house. Everything was setup properly. I called Cirrus. Cirrus was ready too.
Few hours later, we dived through MASARU II to the cyberspace. Our destination was to reach the AIMs and launch the virus against them. The vibrations were very strong this time. The "World" Police, part of the government project, tried to penetrate the UnderNet. It was the most exponential attack until now. Fortunately the UnderNet withstood the attack. I felt very dizzy, ready to vomit.
Cirrus: Are you Ok?
Neuro: Yes, controllable.
Cirrus: The attack is very strong.
Neuro: Maybe part of information was leaked. They are preparing themselves. But it's too late for them.
We arrived at a very close distance. The cubes changed their colors very fast. They looked very aggressive and nervous. I put the virus into the CyberAssassin M1A1 and I targeted the external perimeter of AIMs. It was not an easy shooting. When the colors of cubes were changed, then the landscape was changed lightly, and instantly a big silver light rise from the source provoking blindness. I marked the target at the right time. The virus removed from the barrel like a firework. Red and Yellow stripes was launched in the cyberspace targeted the AIMs external cubes.
We were already 6 hours into cyberspace. We were undetectable, under the shield of smooth colorful rainbows and at the edges pop up spikes from steel. We observed the virus expanding itself smoothly and slowly by sending hypnotic information to the colorful cubes and to the white sharp stripe lines respectively.
After a while, we observed that the virus has covered the entire surface with a green veil. It seemed like an ugly viscid gel. Suddenly, the virus became very aggressive. It started to mutate itself to multiple big black steel spheres. Big explosions were taking place. The colorful cubes stopped being colorful. The cubes and the lines became black. A big empty black hole opened in cyberspace. It was part of their defense. They tried to hide by shrinking their size. The virus started to launch big colorful rainbows and attacked directly to the source. Big explosions and big lights filled cyberspace. After 3 hours, a smell of burnt steel and destroyed pieces, looking like an old broken mirror, hovering in the cyberspace.
Chapter 6: The Departure
I was exhausted. We were 15 hours connected to the cyberspace and we fought the AIMs. It was like an inception. Possibly the most lethal war against the machines ever made. I took a shower at my apartment. I saw a damaged paper note near my silver ashtray located on my small black circular wooden table.
We had wonderful times. Had to leave.
It's my nature no to stay for a long time.
Be careful. OK?
I packed my stuff, took my console and moved to East Berlin…Temporarilly…
+++Written by Neuro+++


text:
2 Steps. 2 Visits. 2 Easy!
Step 1: Spend 45 minutes to take an impression of your patient's mouth using DENTCA's patented tray system. Send us the impression.
Step 2. Approximately 5 days after we receive your impression, your final denture will be shipped out if you choose the direct-to-final option. (If you choose the free try-in option, the try-in will be shipped out 3 days after we receive your impression.) Your patient will return home with a new smile on their face in only 2 visits and less than 1 hour of chair time!
Benefits of DENTCA vs. Conventional Dentures:
CAD/CAM precision & accuracy
Saves chairtime: 45 minutes vs. 5+ hours
Eliminates human error
1 patient visit before final denture delivery
Turnaround: 5 days v. 30 days to fabricate
Easy online ordering & $0 startup cost


text:
Your Government
City Calendar
City Code
City Directory
City Employment
Comprehensive Plan 2030
Featured Stories and Archives
Forms, Applications & Docs
Frequently Asked Questions
Legal Notices
Links Library
Maps Library
Sister Cities
Special Notices
ADA Compliance
The City of St. Augustine remains committed to providing accessibility to all and provides for handicapped accessible parking in the city. For a map of accessible parking locations, Click Here To notify the city regarding accessibility concerns contact Todd Grant, Public Works Deputy Director, Phn: 904.825.1040, Fax: 904.209.4286, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com. You may also write City of St. Augustine, P.O. Box 210, St. Augustine, FL 32085-0210.
Consumer Confidence Report
The City of St. Augustine remains committed to providing clean and safe drinking water. For the previous year's sampling results please click here. To notify the city regarding water treatment concerns contact: Patrick Timoney, Water Treatment Plant Supervisor, Phn: 904.825.1044, Fax: 904.823-2280, Email: firstname.lastname@example.com; or firstname.lastname@example.com, or write the City of St. Augustine, P.O. Box 210, St. Augustine, FL 32085-0210.
With the flip of a switch and to the cheers of thousands, St. Augustine launched its 20th annual Nights of Lights in a ceremony know as Light-Up! Night.
What started as a suggestion by then City Commissioner Bill Lennon two decades ago as a way to distinguish St. Augustine for an extended holiday season by decorating it with white lights, the Nights of Lights has become one of the Southeast's most recognized holiday events. The 2013-2014 season of Nights of Lights will continue through Sunday, February 2. The 11-week long lighting event was named by AAA as one of its 12 Favorite Places to Catch the Holiday Spirit in the USA and Canada, recognized by the American Bus Association as one of the nation's top 100 events several times, and was identified by National Geographic magazine as one of the top 10 places to see holiday lights.
Light-Up! Night activities began 4:00pm in front of City Hall/Lightner Museum with a spirited holiday performance by Showtime USA, a high energy, fun filled singing and dancing troupe of children and teens that has delighted audiences at Walt Disney World, Busch Gardens, and Six Flags Over Georgia and for a decade of Light-Up! Nights. Then at 5:30pm the center of action moved over to the Plaza de la Constitucion's Gazebo where the All Star Orchestra a popular 16-piece band, filled the air with big band sounds all in grand holiday style.
At 6:30pm, the lighting ceremony began, first with the thousands counting down to light the city's tree and then to light the city.
This year to light the city's tree, Mayor Boles invited Matthew Conner of St. Augustine, a sixteen year old who has spent his entire life fascinated by the city's annual holiday lighting. In fact it was his enthusiasm for the Nights of Lights that caused him to write Mayor Boles and ask if he could assist in the lighting ceremony. Matthew, son of Robin and Virginia Conner, is a student at the Keystone Academy, Jacksonville. To read more, click here.
Posing together just moments after launching the 20th year of the Nights of Lights
Then, to "light the city," Mayor Boles invited former Mayor Len Weeks and former Commissioner Bill Lennon to share the duty of turning the switch that launches the 20th annual Nights of Lights. Weeks was Mayor during the early years of the Nights of Lights, serving from 1995 until 2000. Lennon, who served the city as a city commissioner for over a decade, was the one who originated the proposal for the Nights of Lights to his fellow commissioners.
"These members of our community truly demonstrate the 'how' and 'why' of the Nights of Lights," said Boles. "Had it not been for Bill Lennon's original idea and Len Weeks' and his colleagues' willingness to follow-through with that idea, we likely would never have had the Nights of Lights. And Matthew's excitement and enthusiasm for this great holiday tradition is the reason, or the 'why,' we produce the Nights of Lights and have done so for twenty years."
Certainly there is pleasure enough walking St. Augustine's old world streets anytime of the year, but during the Nights of Lights when historic buildings, downtown parks and the city's historic Bayfront and Bridge of Lions sparkle with millions of lights, the delight is greater than ever. As is often overheard from visitors during the Nights of Lights, "It makes a special place more special."
St. Augustine's success with the Nights of Lights lies partially in the fact that the city has such a large volume of unique historic structures in a very compact area. When outlined in light, the sweeping Bridge of Lions, the many arched doorways of Spanish Colonial homes, the sturdy towers of the 19th Century hotels together with the huge oaks in the parks and the tall straight palms that line the streets, they all contribute to what is a seamless display of light.
But Nights of Lights is more than something to see; it is something to do. Boasting a full calendar with a wide array of special events and activities there is nearly always something to do day and night. Truly it is one of the most festive times of year for a city that thrives on festivals.
Night-time tours of ancient buildings and inns led by storytellers in period clothing, rollicking train and trolley tours through the narrow brick streets, art walks featuring more than 30 galleries serving free holiday refreshments on the First Friday in December and January, special Saturday night antique shopping events, a dazzling regatta, holiday concerts, even a Christmas parade, are among the special events to be added to the memory books of visitors and residents alike.
For a calendar of events of all the activities during the 10-week long Nights of Lights, and visitor information for dining, shopping, lodging, attractions, and tours, visit www.nightsoflights.com.
Additional information regarding the St. Augustine & St. Johns County Visitor Information Center and adjacent Historic Downtown Parking Facility visit www.vicparking.com.
Nights of Lights is funded by the City of St. Augustine and the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. The City of St. Augustine manages the installation and maintenance of displays at over 100 locations, including buildings, parks, and gardens throughout the city, but credit for the success of the Nights of Lights is dependent on businesses and residents who voluntarily participate at their own expense truly making the St. Augustine a city of light.


text:
South China Harbour View Hotel Shenzhen
- Location: Shenzhen West Railway Station
- Address: 18, Nanxin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
- Tel: 0755-26088736 (Book this hotel, call 800-2682918)
- Hotel Name in Chinese: 深圳中南海滨大酒店
- Lowest Price: On Request
Opened in 2000, located on the Nan Xin Road, the South China Harbour View Hotel Shenzhen is set in the commercial, cultural and entertainment centre of Nan Shan district. The Shenzhen Hi-Tech Park, Happy Valley, Safari Park and the Water World are all situated close by. Decorated in European style with an elegant appearance, the hotel provides 138 air-conditioned guest rooms that are comfortable and well-equipped. For recreation, there is a sauna and massage center, gymnasium, beauty salon and a night club. Other facilities including a foreign exchange desk, travel agent, baby sitting, bank and shopping arcade.
- Payment Method: pay using our secure online payment service or pay at the hotel at some hotels.
- Triple/quad occupancy may require an extra bed at extra cost.
Hotel Amenities
|Hotel Services
|Luggage service, Car rentals, Laundry service, Room service, Express check-in/check-out, Medical clinic service, Currency Exchange, Wake Up Call, Permanent English-speaking staff, Business Centre, Copy Service, E-mail, Translation Service, Fax Service, Typing Service
|Room Amenities
|Air conditioning, AM/FM radio, Alarm clock, Color Television, Cable/satellite TV, Complimentary newspaper, Coffee/tea maker, Telephone, Hair dryer, In-room safe, Electronic Lock, Refrigerator, Mini Bar, Bath and Shower, In-house movies, Internet access
Hotel Amenities: Elevator, Parking, Air-Conditioned Facilities, Beauty Salon, Sauna, Business Center, Gift Shop, Gymnasium , Suitable for wheelchairs, Meeting Room, Ballroom, Deposit Box at Front Desk, Airline Desk, Fire Detector
Dining Facilities: Chinese Restaurant, Cafe, Lounge Bar
Print the Taxi Directions
- Please drive me to South China Harbour View Hotel Shenzhen, thank you!
- 请送我到深圳中南海滨大酒店,谢谢
- Address: 18, Nanxin Road, Nanshan District, Shenzhen
- 地址: 深圳 南山区 南新路18号
- Tel: 0755-26088736
Similar Hotels as South China Harbour View Hotel Shenzhen
Sun Moon Hotel Nanzhuang - Shenzhen
From: $ 15
Sun Moon Hotel Hongxing - Shenzhen
From: $ 15
Wanfuying Inn Huanancheng - Shenzhen
From: $ 16
Check out the list of all 373 hotels in Shenzhen


text:
Five Reasons to Visit and Buy in Miami
February 25, 2012
There are many reasons why U.S. and foreign tourists, real estate buyers, businesses, and celebrities are attracted to Miami and all that it offers. Here are fi ve of the top reasons that make Miami a global hotspot!
- Affordable Real Estate - The local market offers record affordability, amenities, and seller incentives. In Miami, affordability has improved approximately 50% since the housing boom. While dwindling supply has already resulted in price appreciation, homes are still affordable, especially compared to other worldclass cities. The weak U.S. dollar results in even further discounts for foreign buyers.
- Top Market for International Buyers a Florida is by far the top state in the U.S. for international buyers. Miami is expected to continue to outperform other U.S. markets long into the future due to the impact of foreign buyers and investors.
- Enviable Weathera Miami is one of a few cities in the U.S. with a subtropical climate.Average temperature is 75F/23C and is never below 64F for any given month. The local sunshine and 84 miles of Atlantic Ocean coastline make water sports and outdoor activities possible year-round.
- Lifestyle a Miami offers an exciting lifestyle with activities to suit everyone a young adults, families, baby boomers, retirees, celebrities, tourists, and visitors. There are museums, performing arts venues, art galleries, professional sports, and unlimited places to shop and savor cosmopolitan cuisine. Plus professionals who can serve consumers in their language of choice are commonplace.
- Global Business Center - There are more than 100 international consulates, trade offi ces and bi-national chambers of commerce in Miami-Dade County, where most global economic business sectors are represented, supporting the worldwide fl ow of goods and services. Financial and workforce training incentives are available to qualifi ed companies in Miami-Dade County, and there is no state or local income tax.
It's great to live, work, and play in Miami!
MIAMI Association of REALTORSA(R)
www.miamire.com a c firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
The Government of Rwanda and the Global Fund have signed a new grant agreement that will be used to implement Rwanda's national strategic plan for HIV (2013-2018) with sharply reduced oversight.
On behalf of the government of Rwanda, Minister of Finance and Economic Planning, Ambassador Claver Gatete and Dr. Mark Dybul, the Executive Director of Global Fund on February 10 signed the grant agreement which will support the fight against HIV, malaria and TB.
The grant is part of a result-based funding mechanism approach which will finance two of the five year National strategic Plan.
The signing was also witnessed by four other Rwandan ministers of Health, Education and Gender &Family promotion- who are also key partners in implementing the global fund agenda that has seen remarkable results in the last decade.
The new agreement, which includes funding of US$204 million (approximately Rwf 138 billion), is expected to give Rwanda a lead on the result-based financing- a new approach that the Global fund has taken in supporting health development initiatives globally.
Through this approach, the finance Rwanda is expected to play a lead role of effective use of Global funding on health issues and the financing is expected to significantly contribute to improving the efficiency of the fight against HIV in Rwanda and achieve greater impact.
National Strategic Plan is a five year strategy which will guide programming and implementation of HIV related interventions and activities in the period of 2013 – 2118.
Dr. Mark Dybul, the Executive Director of Global Fund said that Rwanda has proved its worth over the last decade by using the earlier funding appropriately, which is reason why the Global fund is interested in assisting Rwanda towards development.
Adding that being a result oriented country, Rwanda's success in utilizing Global Fund resources has led to signing a new grant.
"Rwanda has been accountable and an example for us in using the funds and that is why we are confident that these funds will be used to meet the required results". We are very sure that this funding will have an impact on the citizens and also contribute to the global goals we have set" Dybul said.
Minister of Finance and Economic Planning Claver Gatete noted that Global Fund has been a good development partner and has supported various health projects, including Malaria and Tuberculosis.
Dr. Agnes Binagwaho, Minister of Health of Rwanda said that this new approach is great and it is testimony to the achievements Rwanda has made in managing grant funding, and the partnership we enjoy with the Global Fund.
"We are confident that we will sustain the universal access to treatment and care, reduce new infections by two-thirds, and halve the number of AIDS deaths in the next five years" she said.
Rwanda has emerged as a special success story for global health, having built a health care system, by coordinating development partners around one national plan, to give all citizens access to quality care. It has made tremendous gains against HIV and AIDS, and has already achieved a more than 50 percent reduction in HIV incidence rate among the adult population since 2000.
Dr. Daniel Ngamije, who presented the key milestones that Rwanda has achieved through its partnership with GlobalFund said that Rwanda has significantly reduced mortality due to Malaria, Tuberculosis and HIV through the partnership with GlobalFund.
Rwanda has registered a tremendous increase in provision of PMTCT services with 97% of Health Facilities offering PMTCT services, Rwanda Tuberculosis program success rate increased from 77% to 89% and over 12millions nets were distributed countrywide, and with Global funds, the HIV sero-positivity rate in Rwanda has reduced from 10.80% to 0.80%.
Beatrice Kagoyire a beneficiary from HIV programs supported by Global Fund thanked Rwanda Government for making it possible to access treatment and stated the awesome part is that there people living with HIV/Aids have had free access to treatment, and medication without paying a penny.


text:
Episode # 3
Debut: SATURDAY, SEPT. 10 (10:00-10:30 p.m. ET/PT)
Other HBO playdates: Sept. 10 (12:45 a.m.), 11 (1:30 p.m.), 12 (7:30 p.m., 1:15 a.m.), 13 (10:00 p.m.), 14 (11:00 a.m., 11:00 p.m.), 15 (5:30 p.m., midnight), 16 (8:30 p.m.) and 17 (9:00 a.m.)
HBO2 playdates: Sept. 11 (11:55 p.m.), 12 (10:00 p.m.) and 16 (1:00 a.m.)
HBO On Demand availability begins: Sept. 12
With the welterweight title showdown just a week away, the intensity of training builds as the camps sharpen their game plans.
The finale of 24/7 MAYWEATHER/ORTIZ debuts Friday, Sept. 16 (9:00-9:30 p.m.), the night before the super showdown. All four episodes have multiple replay dates on HBO, and the series is also available on HBO On Demand® and HBO GO®. Episode one and two are currently available on HBO On Demand and HBO GO.
"Mayweather vs. Ortiz" takes place Saturday, Sept. 17 from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and will be produced and distributed live by HBO Pay-Per-View® beginning at 9:00 p.m. (ET)/6:00 p.m. (PT).
The executive producer of 24/7 MAYWEATHER/ORTIZ is Rick Bernstein; senior producer, Dave Harmon; coordinating producers, Scott Boggins and Bentley Weiner; producer, Gabriel Spitzer; writer, Aaron Cohen. Liev Schreiber narrates.
sweet cant wait to listen to floyd yell and argue and run his big mouth and flash how much money he has while 49 people he doesnt know hang around his home then 9 of them show up at midnight and think they are actually important for anything in life when they are there just to pick out his socks and a hat to wear as they have no jobs or no real purpose in life other than to stand around and clap for floyd after he hits the heavy bag like he just saved the world..
i mean, does this guy really hire people to hang around and make him feel good about himself??
what full grown adult has 40 people hanging around his home all day like a college dorm?
can you say narcissistic, borderline and bipolar disorder....
Well, amayseng, nuthuggers and fanfaronades will do all type of strange jive of hanging around or stalking or groupie-ing. Money May ain't got nuffin' on GOAT Muhammad Ali. Just try 149-PLUS suckas willing and wanting to hang around him 24/7. Just try Da Manny having to have around-the-clock security because hundreds -- if not thousands on a clear, good day -- of peeps are standing outside his gated home in da P-Islands.
HBO is full of bullspit and the word that rhyme with it. And luv to create optical illusions of controversy and strange happenings. What Money May spits about on that show about hanger-ons and people hanging around are the NORM. Not for just a boxing superstar, but for just about all mega-superstar entertainers. Money May is not narcissistic, borderline [Jack] or bipolar disorder...." He is simply pumping up the 24/7 series to try to get paying butts in those on-site seats at MGM and eyeballs behind those PPV tubes and closed-circuit big screens.
The darn bout isn't even sold out yet. It is a failure. And like always, the Humbuggery Bullsh*t Operation -- HBO -- is scambling to continue its optical illusion about being the best media operation for providing Queenberry's rule pugilism. I predict that Money May will get about 800-thousand PPV buyouts, but don't be surprised that HBO will count the Big-Screen-viewing-free audience and claim that da Money Luver had close to 2mil. YUP, RIGHT! If you are in the right place, you will be able to get feebies, too. Holla!
for real it isnt sold out?
its too bad ortiz didnt have 2 or 3 defenses to not only build and develop his skill and experience but build up this fight as well.
i think its intriguing if floyd has got old or not being off for so long
Who will win the Sergey Kovalev vs Andre Ward fight?


text:
Bought the dress from a non-profit org that supports two charter schools in Brooklyn, ny.
Detachable kimono style bow with beading detail on back of dress made it perfect.
- Alterations:
- Preservation Method:
- Terms of Sale: All Sales Final
- Original Owner: Yes
- Has Original Receipt: Yes
- Location: New York , NY
- Will Ship to: Other
- Payment Methods Accepted: Other
Please read our BUYER'S GUIDE before purchasing a dress online.


text:
Its really quite odd (and ridiculous) what actually gets press in Architecture, seriously. I am starting to see a trend with the press reporting on these hideous concepts and actual projects going up (or floating) in Dubai. For example, this latest project was posted on Gizmodo, but originally on NPR. I mean, yeah the floating… Read More
April 22, 2008


text:
It's the question on everyone's mind. Where will LeBron James end up this offseason?
There's certainly a lot of moving parts and quite a bit still to play out, but the smart people at ESPNLosAngeles.com have put together a free agency preview filled with plenty of information and some opinions on how this Summer will play out.
In the piece, K.A. weighs in on the Clippers chances of landing LeBron James this summer:
The Clippers' sales pitch to James will come with all sorts of enticements — a solid supporting cast, the perks of playing in Los Angeles and the possibility of naming his own coach.
Those sweeteners aside, popular perception of the team's history and ownership would likely trump those assets in any discussion of LeBron as a Clipper.
Asked to give a percentage, K.A. says there's a five percent chance of the Clippers landing LeBron this Summer.
To that, I only have one response:
Latest posts by D.J. Foster (see all)
- Lance Stephenson: The Ultimate Wild Card – September 5, 2015
- The 2015-16 Los Angeles Clippers: Embrace The Dysfunction – August 26, 2015
- TrueLosAngeles: Sterling's shadow finally lifted – May 5, 2014


text:
>Hello Dave, >I work FO-29 rather often (also VO-52). When I switch to the satellite while >it is in range I hear my downlink signal immediately with the right audio >and I hear it during the whole pass without any correction or only little >corrections of 100 - 200 Hz. CAT control of SSB sats requires a very high >precision of the calculated position and speed of the satellite. If the >calculations of the program were wrong by 2 minutes or even by 1 minute >neither CAT control or rotor control would work correctly. The program uses >the SGP4/SDP4 model for it's orbit calculations which is the most precise >model available for amateur purposes. With the new version 12.5 you can >optionally also use the SGP8/SDP8 model, but the results are identical. >So, please check whether your Keps are new and all settings, particular the >location, are right. > >The AOS/LOS times below the map are calculated in steps of full minutes to >give you an overview. So, they may differ by half a minute from the true >AOS or LOS times. But the real time calculations are updated every second. I'm talking actual signal reception times with the antenna indicated position, and not any presentation time on the screen.... I don't have a need for CAT control...I maintain a fixed xmit frequency, and change it only to agree with the person I'm answering... Have used that way for over 25 years, and find it is the best way to maintain accurate communications thru an entire pass....particularly if more than two on the frequency....Our dopplers are all different, so I don't understand any other method of accurately them all with CAT?? That may be the difference?? Do I have to use CAT with your program?? It is really no problem as far as communication is concerned, my beam width accommodates that small difference, but 2 minutes in a start and end time does... I find nothing in Bob's tracker Jr. to indicate any correction...but I may have to look again.. Tnx, Erich, all of us really appreciate your efforts...Dieter and I discussed the program many years ago, but I still had IT (with a computer that fit the KCT board!!) and now I guess difficult to teach an ole dog new tricks!! Well, I'm old, but I have a lot to learn!! > > I've checked AOS's and LOS's on FO29 for several times in the last > > several days. > > > > IT is right on, and SAT PC32 is ALWAYS about 2 minutes behind. > > > > I can't find it in the documentation, but there may be a way to apply > > a correction. > > > > I use SAT PC 32 with W0LMD'S Sat Track Jr. I found nothing in its > > docs either... > > > > 73, Dave firstname.lastname@example.com Disagree: I learn.... Pulling for P3E... -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.1/389 - Release Date: 7/14/2006 ---- Sent via firstname.lastname@example.com. Opinions expressed are those of the author. Not an AMSAT member? Join now to support the amateur satellite program! To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe amsat-bb" to firstname.lastname@example.com
AMSAT Home


text:
Signed Copies
We left signed copies behind at every bookseller we visited along our route, so if you live in that area, you can check B&Ns and/or Borders in Oceanside, Westwood, Century City, Montclaire Mall, Rancho Cucamonga, Glendale, Bakersfield, Emeryville, Stockton, Sacramento, Redding, Medford, Eugene, and the greater Portland area.
But for the rest of the country, there are wonderful Indie stores who have signed books on hand and will do mail or phone orders.
Paperback Bookstore (Lisa only)
12845 Poway Road, Suite #108, Poway, CA 92064-4526
(858) 486-1440
New & Recycled Romances
143/145 Broadway, Costa Mesa, CA 92627
(949) 645-0529
Covina Book Store
234 North Citrus Avenue, Covina, CA 91723-2091
(626) 966-7434
and our featured Indie (where there will ALWAYS be signed books available from both Delilah and me
Jan's Paperbacks
18095 SW Tualatin Valley Highway, Beaverton, OR 97006-3953
(503) 649-3444


text:
A study published in the scientific journal PLOS ONE Tuesday found that a father's age at the time of conception didn't influence his child's intelligence.
According to the authors, previous studies have associated having an older father with certain mental illnesses such as schizophrenia and some conditions believed to be caused by genetic mutations. They reference other studies that have shown genetic mutations have more often come from males rather than females. Therefore, they theorized that higher paternal age might negatively affect intelligence.
The analysis looked at 1898 pairs of same-sex twins, born between 1972 and 1994, and their parents, who participated in the Minnesota Twin Family Study. Like the overall population of Minnesota, the twins had predominantly European ancestry (95 percent). Scientists removed from the study any twins with major birth defects or disabilities.
Scientists found no significant correlation between paternal age and either intelligence or personality in offspring. They write, "We did not find support for our hypothesis that higher paternal age at offspring conception, as an indicator of more new, harmful mutations, would predict lower offspring intelligence."
Children's IQ test scores seemed to correlate to their parents' intelligence levels, with little relation to their fathers' ages when they were conceived.
Suggested Links
- Media coverage of obesity and exercise study leaves out many findings
- Study shows paper medical records commonly harbor dangerous bacteria
- Ear infection study proves some risk factors, disproves others
- Consumer Reports slams soda ingredient based on unproven cancer link
- Headlines about recent diet soda study distort actual research findings


text:
2010 Innovative Project Induction workshop
Sue Chamberlain, Cindy Barlow and Shirley Lynn from Tropical North Queensland TAFE attended the Induction Workshop held by the Australian Flexible Learning Framework for the successful Innovative Project applicants for 2010.
The Induction Workshop was held in Brisbane on 7th April, 2010. Project teams from throughout Queensland were represented at the information session to be guided towards good practice and to be advised of the standards and methodology required to successfully complete the projects. Input presented by a range of Australian Flexible Learning Framework representatives was well received.
TAFE Queensland Regional (TQR) representation included project teams from Tropical North, Central Queensland, Wide Bay and Southern Queensland.
For information about the 2010 E-learning Innovations Projects 2010 - QLD go to the Australian Flexible Learning Framework - 2010 e-Learning Innovative Projects.


text:
On Feb. 21, the Dalai Lama, to the chagrin of the Chinese government, met with President Barack Obama at the White House. To appease their vociferous objections, rather than meeting in the Oval Office, the two leaders met in the Map Room and reporters and photographers were denied access to cover the event.
His Holiness also took several private meetings and participated in panel discussions hosted by the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), a conservative think tank, and was interviewed by Elizabeth Dias for Time magazine, David Rose for Vanity Fair and Jonathan Karl for ABC TV.
"Some people have complained that the American Enterprise Institute is a right-wing organization, but as far as I am concerned right-wingers and left-wingers are first of all human beings. To bring about change in society we need education and we need to consider the oneness of humanity," he told Rose.
When asked about the possibility of the next Dalai Lama being a woman, the spiritual leader said, "It's very possible. If circumstances are such that a female Dalai Lama can be more useful, then it should be female Dalai Lama. Female biologically more sensitive about other's suffering."
While the U.S. government doesn't support independence for Tibet, Caitlin Hayden, a spokeswoman for the National Security Council, said they are "concerned about continuing tensions and the deteriorating human rights situation in Tibetan areas of China."
According to the Dalai Lama, he doesn't wish for independence either. "We are not seeking separation. In 7th, 8th and 9th centuries Tibet was one of three great empires—China, Mongolia and Tibet. But that was in the past and the past has gone. Yesterday's good food does nothing to satisfy today's hunger. Today, Tibet needs development so can benefit from the People's Republic of China."
The 79-year-old spiritual leader is in California today through Feb. 25 and will be in Minnesota March 1-2. Click here to see his schedule.


text:
What makes this storage building so different than larger models? Nothing. That's the entire point. The driving concept behind compact sheds is that you can have versatility, strength, and convenience in any size structure. When it comes to performance, a Brentwood can match any of its bigger brothers.
First, there's the matter of versatility. You can use this shed to store many of the same things as Arrow's other outdoor storage buildings. Gardening tools, patio furniture, sports equipment - it can provide a good home for all of them, just not in the same kinds of quantities. The only real practical difference is that you can put a Brentwood in places where a more traditional building wouldn't fit. So in that sense, a Brentwood is actually more flexible than other storage options.
Then, of course, comes construction. This is one area where size really is irrelevant. Because this shed is made with the same rugged steel frame and a weather-resistant finish as Arrow's larger varieties, it's just as durable. It has no more problem handling snow, wind, and rain than they do.
And, finally, we come to convenience. Once again, it's the type of features that make a difference here, not how big they are and the Brentwood is designed to be easy to use in every sense. In terms of set up, that means straightforward instructions and time-saving foundation and anchor kits. Then, once your shed is up, keeping it in good condition is as simple as doing a bit of cleaning and waxing every now and then.
Clearly, we're not suggesting that everyone opt for an Arrow Brentwood 5 X 4 Compact Storage Shed over a large model. Some people really do need a lot of storage. But if you're looking for smaller options, this shelter offers the durability and convenience you need without any of the space you don't.
Fresno, CA
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great shed for small space
April 24, 2016
This shed is perfect for the small space we have. The sliding door is a space-saver. The unit was easy to assemble and is very sturdy. Our only suggestion (the reason for the 4 star rating) is that there are no accessories (i.e., shelving, tool hooks) for the inside.
Seal Beach, CA
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Arrow Brentwood 5 X 4 Compact Storage Shed - BW54
March 16, 2013
Instructions are little difficult to follow. They supply tons of screws and many are left over.
Pros:great price speedy delivery delivery person very accomodating and called first to assure delivery would be made right.
Cons:poor information on instructions. no need to buy the base support frame.
Antonio Quinn
Las Vegas
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Great Choice
December 16, 2012
This shed was exactly what we needed. Our order was fulfilled promptly and we were able to assemble it with very little trouble. Assembly is even easier with a sturdy base (we have a concrete pad). Our main storage need was for landscaping tools, so the shed needed the height to store tools upright and with some four foot shelves there was still plenty of room on either side for any tools like shovels, rakes, etc to fit. All in all, it is a really great shed and we would recommend it to others.
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Arrow Brentwood storage shed
April 3, 2012
Delivery was quicker than I thought, the instructions were a little complicated but after some trial and error it is up, am very satisfied with the shed and the quick delivery that I got. It saved me a lot of money to buy one to put together than to get one that was already assembled, and not to pay shipping was excellent. Thanks again.
Pros:The quick delivery and no shipping charges, excellentbuy.
Cons:A little complicated inputting it together directions were confusing, and parts weren't labled.
Kenneth Hodges
Des Moines
4 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Plan Ahead
January 28, 2012
Make sure the ground beneath the shed is square and level and plan to use a generous part of your day. Also, two people are needed to properly construct the shed, so don't do it alone.
Sarah Salter
Carson City
3 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Nice for Extra Storage
December 11, 2010
This isn't the most expensive or toughest storage shed you could purchase, but it works well for storing garden tools and odds and ends. My husband and I did find the instructions a little confusing, and you may need two or three people involved in the project. It took us about six hours altogether, but for the extra storage the price is right.
Omar Abreu
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
Happy Overall
April 23, 2010
Delighted with the quality of this shed. The package was complete and easy to build, and everything aligned as it should.
Jasper carpinelli
4 Stars
shed storage
July 19, 2007
a very good size for my particular needs and it looks good as well..........


text:
Apple (AAPL) and Samsung (SSNLF) are far and away the leaders in mobile hardware, with their iPhone and Galaxy smartphone lines, respectively.
But AAPL and Samsung are also far and away the leaders in mobile profits, too.
A recent report indicates that Apple tallied 87.4% of all mobile phone profits in Q4, according to a Raymond James analyst, while Samsung booked 32.2% of mobile phone profits.
That's literally every penny of profit in the entire mobile phone space — and then some — between the two smartphone giants.
And if you're curious how the combined share of profits tallies about 120%, the answer lies in the fact that many competitors like BlackBerry (BBRY) and Google (GOOG) have been selling their phones at a significant loss and inflating figures.
What's more, the landscape doesn't appear to be changing anytime soon. BlackBerry just gave up on its consumer-focused mobile biz and GOOG just sold its Motorola unit to Lenovo (LNVGF) after failing to turn a profit on homegrown hardware.
While Google and its Android OS still have a foothold in the mobile market via software and apps, the bottom line is that AAPL and Samsung are dominant when it comes to the actual profits generated from gadgets.
So if you're looking at playing mobile, remember this trend. Apple and Samsung are the only companies really making money off hardware in the U.S.
Of course, it's worth noting that now the rate of growth in the mobile space is slowing as the Western markets get saturated. As a recent Investor's Business Daily article puts it, "After four straight years of double-digit growth, the mobile phone market has hit a wall. Excluding Chinese vendors, the industry is likely to see little or no revenue growth this year…"
So while AAPL and Samsung are dominant, their success isn't guaranteed.
Their hardware competitors, on the other hand, are pretty much a sure thing when it comes to lagging in smartphone profits in 2014, however.
Jeff Reeves is the editor of InvestorPlace.com and the author of The Frugal Investor's Guide to Finding Great Stocks. As of this writing, he did not hold a position in any of the aforementioned securities. Write him at email@example.com or follow him on Twitter via @JeffReevesIP.


text:
You limited your search to:
Partner: UNT Libraries
Department: Education
Decade: 1930-1939
Analysis of Changes in Reading Techniques over a Ten Year Period, 1926 - 1936
Date: August 1939
Creator: Ware, Vernon Jordan
Description: This study examines the reading ability of elementary school students in multiple courses in order to determine the need for a change in curriculum.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
An Analysis of Evaluation Techniques for an Activity Program
Date: May 1939
Creator: Mathis, A. D.
Description: This thesis is an examination of the techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of activities planned by elementary school teachers. The reasoning, functions, and adequacy of evaluation are among the covered topics.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
An Analysis of the Adequacy of the Health Program in Certain Texas High Schools
Date: June 1939
Creator: Heizer, Richmond P.
Description: This thesis examines the state of Texas high school health programs using federal standards first established seven years previously.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
An Analysis of the Problem of the Insecurity of Children
Date: June 1939
Creator: Little, Edith
Description: This study is an attempt to find causes and indications of insecurity in elementary school children. Possible solutions and ways to increase security are also explored.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
The Commercial Offerings and the Requirements for a Major at Seventy - One Institutions which Hold Membership in the American Association of Teachers Colleges
Date: August 1939
Creator: Currie, Caroline
Description: The aim of this study is to discover how many of the examined seventy-one places of higher education offer undergraduate commerce courses.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
A Comparative Study of Commercial and Non-commercial High School Graduates.
Date: August 1939
Creator: Stewart, J. W.
Description: None
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
A Comparative Study of the Educational Achievement of Two Groups of Seventh Grade Students Matched on the Basis of Intelligence Quotient, One Group from Independent School Districts, the Other from Common School Districts in Young County, Texas
Date: August 1939
Creator: Fain, William Floyd
Description: This study is the result of testing conducted on seventh grade students to determine the influence of environment on academic achievement.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
A Comparison of the Cost of Operating Contracted and District - Owned School Buses in District Four, Texas
Date: August 1939
Creator: Greer, William Arthur
Description: This study compares and contrasts operational expenses of district-owned to privately owned school bus services operated in Wichita, Clay, Montague, Jack, Wilbarger, Throckmorton, Baylor, Palo Pinto, Young, and Archer counties within the state of Texas.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
A Critical Analysis of the Secondary Education Program at Whitewright, Texas
Date: August 1939
Creator: Jernigan, James C.
Description: This thesis examines efficiency levels of the secondary school in Whitewright, Texas in order to determine the need for change in curriculum or focus.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries
Determining the Functional Health Content of a Health Education Course for Sixth-Grade Pupils in the DeQueen School in Port Arthur, Texas
Date: August 1939
Creator: Duck, Howard B.
Description: This thesis is an examination of the material covered by a sixth - grade health education course and indicates areas requiring improvement. Data for the thesis came from DeQueen Elementary School in Port Arthur, Texas.
Contributing Partner: UNT Libraries


text:
(All fields required)
Please enter a valid email.
Please enter your name.
What is : (So we know you are human.)
Please supply the correct answer.
Our current and on-going research includes:
Learn more about the clinical services provided by the Brachial Plexus Center.
Read publications from the Brachial Plexus Center.
Toll-free: 1-800-344-2462Fax: 513-803-0044Email: firstname.lastname@example.com with us on Facebook. Visit our page.
3333 Burnet Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45229-3026 | 1-513-636-4200 | 1-800-344-2462 | TTY:1-513-636-4900
New to Cincinnati Children's or live outside of the Tristate area? 1-877-881-8479
© 1999-2016 Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center. All rights reserved.


text:
Out of the Woodwork
Ultimate project
Wednesday, 29 July 2009 12:45
As a woodworker who might have had some electrical experience in the past, have you ever thought about what you would do when you retire? This is a story that truly shows that patience is a virtue - a nine-year project that still isn't finished.
On the level
Friday, 26 June 2009 19:39
Are you a high-tech kind of guy who owns an iPhone or iPod to help you get through the difficult days? Well, if you need to hang a picture, need a quick, accurate level reading, your entertainment technology can help.
The smallest details
Written by Jennifer Hicks Friday, 26 June 2009 19:37
For more than 64 years, Oscar M. Cortes has been handcrafting Old West reproductions through Oscar's Old West Miniatures, his family business. The business is located in Quail Valley, Calif., and makes handcrafted wooden wagons, stagecoaches and horses out of hardwoods, metal and leather.
The company has four employees, including Oscar, his wife Maria, and sons Robert and Jorge. They make about 200 different styles of Old West models including water wagons, chuck wagons, sheepherders, buckboards, horse-drawn teams, mud wagons, oil wagons, covered wagons, Conestogas, freight wagons and more.
Everything is built to scale at various ratios, the average being 20-to-1. The models function like the real thing, with working brakes and opening doors. They also have leather suspensions in the framework. The designs are modeled from pictures, blueprints and Old West history the family has studied through the years.
"Developing the first one to make it look like the original is the most difficult part — and also getting the design to scale," says Cortes. "There are a handful of businesses like ours who make wagons, and a lot of them use the same wheel for many of their wagons, but we don't … everything is individually made."
Clients come from all over the world. The majority of commissions go to commercial clients who get production-style products. The company makes about 100 models a month for a major bank that has been a customer for more than 30 years. Other customers include celebrities, an amusement park, collectors and museums from around the world.
A small percentage of clients are from the private sector, many of whom have life-size wagons and want a copy for display at home or at work. The company makes about five of these custom models per month.
An average-sized project takes about 40 hours to make. But for larger and more detailed ones, it can take up to several months to build. The miniatures sell from $150 to $20,000 each.
"The best part is, due to the uniqueness of each piece of art, there is no business competition. Business has always been pretty good," says Cortes.
Contact: Oscar's Old West Miniatures, 28630 Goetz Rd., Quail Valley, CA 92587. Tel: 951-244-1186. www.stagecoachworld.net
This article originally appeared in the July 2009 issue.
Dogs not included
Written by Jennifer Hicks Monday, 01 June 2009 19:29
Arden Creek Designs in Loon Lake, N.Y., offers various lines of custom-built rustic furniture and décor, and specializes in traditional custom-built dog sleds. The business started in the late 1990s, when owner Steve Gothard felt he needed to teach his home-schooled teenagers about general business principles.
Bringing Katrina victims to the table
Monday, 01 June 2009 19:25
Sitting around the dinner table every night with your family may seem about as routine as can be, but for Jim Moose and others in rural western Pennsylvania, it represents a significant partnership with the needs of nearly 200 homeowners displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Moose has been a furniture designer, builder and woodworking teacher for 16 years. He also heads up the Western PA Table Project, a mission project of the New Wilmington Presbyterian Church in New Wilmington, Pa.
Page 22 of 26


text:
>Brookings Oregon News, Sports, & Weather | The Curry Coastal Pilot
The 31st annual Winchuck Barbecue and Auction brought everything planners could wished — warm weather, lots of people, and taking in perhaps the largest amount of money ever.
"The turnout was very good, better than we could have hoped for," said Bill Hauer, event chair. "Unfortunately, the large turnout did cause us to sell out of almost everything from chicken to beans and even beverages."
Hauer estimates there were between five and 10 people came too late to get a full meal.
The Winchuck Volunteers, the organization that assists the Winchuck Fire Department with raising funds, prepared the same amount of food as last year — enough for 500 people. Last year was the 30th anniversary and they went for a lot of publicity, Hauer said. This year's barbecue was expected to be more of a "routine" event.
"We were very pleasantly surprised with the large and supportive turnout," Hauer said.
Along with selling out of food — which was served by the Railriders 4-H Club — and beverage items, the volunteers had more-than-usual donations for its live and silent auctions.
"We will not have final numbers or the financial results for several more days, but I expect net income to be in excess of $6,000, which will be the highest in the past 10 years and perhaps the largest ever," Hauer said.
The live auction results were in excess of $1,500, the silent auction in excess of $1,000, and pie and dessrt sales in excess of $800, all more than last year.
Local businesses provide nearly all the donation items which make the auction and door prizes possible.
"Without these contributions our event would be much smaller and less successful," Hauer said.
The resulting funds will allow the Winchuck Volunteers to continue to maintain the facilities, which the group owns and maintains, and to allow it to help the fire department upgrade things such as medical equipment carried on the vehicles for emergency response.
The volunteers will also support upgrades to communication equipment and functionality so important because of the remoteness of the district. According to Hauer, this support will allow the fire department to focus on upgrading its major equipment, such as vehicles, and equip the firefighters with other personal protective equipment and tools.
"The success we have enjoyed in addition to the large turnout is due entirely to our dedicated volunteers," Hauer said. "The people who prepare and serve the food, Terry Hanscam with the chicken, Bobbie Gross with the pies and other desserts Shaaron Hauer, with the auctions and 20 to 30 other dedicated hard workers including the firemen and the volunteers' council backing them up."
Entertainment was provided by Taste o' Honey and Marshall Thompson.


text:
LinuxWorld Conversations Start Tomorrow
LinuxWorld kicks off tomorrow in San Francisco. In many ways, it has a real "State of the Union" feel to it, being one of the oldest shows devoted exclusively to Linux technologies and business trends.
As Linux markets grow and innovate, so does LinuxWorld. One new area this year is the Mobile Linux Conference, an indication of the growing strength of open source on mobile platforms. It's good to see LinuxWorld covering "the third screen" of Linux. Between Android and Symbian and even how iPhone's closed platform is opening slightly, the influence of open source on mobile technologies is already readily apparent.
The Linux Foundation is participating directly with several different events.
– On Tuesday, August 5th, I'm giving an Enterprise Open Source Presentation at 3:30pm as part of the Executive Summit.
– On Wednesday morning I am speaking at a Breakfast briefing on Mobile hosted by Nokia. Sorry folks - invite only.
– Also on Wednesday, August 6th, I'm moderating a panel on Mass Collaboration and Linux: How achievements in server, mobile and desktop help each and every Linux user. This panel includes experts James Bottomley, a key Linux kernel sub-system maintainer and also, incidentally, chair of the Linux Foundation's Technical Advisory Board; Christy Wyatt, Vice President, Ecosystem and Market Development for Motorola's Mobile Devices business; and David Liu, Founder, gOS. If you have a chance to show up and participate, I'd like to hear your opinions, either during the panel or after.
Also, everyone knows that the best networking happens outside of the official sessions. The Linux Foundation will be hosting a VIP party in the evening on Wednesday the 6th. For an invitation to the event go to the booth or track down one of the Linux Foundation staff or myself. We already have a full house, but could be talked in to letting a few more of our open source friends in for the party.


text: Nossaman Partner Patrick D. Harder has been named Chair of the Firm's Infrastructure Practice Group. He takes the reins from Partner Geoffrey S. Yarema, who has been Chair of the group since its founding, two years of which he co-chaired with Patrick. Patrick Harder has over 25 years of legal experience in the construction industry,… Continue Reading


text:
XD 45 Tactical or Taurus PT 1911...
Printable View
XD 45 Tactical or Taurus PT 1911...
Waiting to try the M&P .40 compact. :reading:
While the Hi Point products are butt ugly, the few I've seen went bang every time. Your milage may vary.
I don't have any experience with the RIA pistols other than holding one in my hand, once.
I recommend saving a little more money and getting one of the new MilSpec models from Springfield Armory. A friend has one and it's a nice pistol for the money. They can be had for about $450-500 at guns shows here in MD, so they probably go for a little less in other states. A good alternate would be the Taurus PT-1911. The .22lr conversion kits should fit either one.
Just my 2 cents.


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving North Salem and Hendricks County in Indiana. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in North Salem, IN today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving North Salem:
Skydiving North Salem, Skydiving in North Salem, Sky Diving North Salem, Skydive North Salem IN, Skydiving 46165, North Salem Skydiving, Skydiving North Salem Indiana, Skydiving near North Salem, Skydiving in North Salem Indiana, North Salem Sky Diving, Skydive 46165, Skydiving North Salem IN, Skydive North Salem, Skydiving Hendricks County, Skydive in 46165, Skydiving IN, Sky Diving North Salem IN, North Salem, Indiana
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text:
Craftsy Member since May 2012
I'm enrolled in these Craftsy classes:
2014 Block of the Month: Craftsy Color Theory
Piece, Patch, Quilt: Basic Quiltmaking Skills
Craftsy Block of the Month 2012
Craftsy Block of the Month 2013
I graduated from BYU in 2006 with a BA in Visual Arts and am currently running my own business making stained glass and fused glass jewelry. I really love all art forms and dabble in everything from painting and photography, to sewing and bookbinding. I also play the piano and violin. I have a fantastic and supportive husband. We have two boys and a girl and live in South Carolina.
Take Craftsy with you!
Craftsy Apps for iOS and Android. Read more »


text:
More information about "cheap"
Below you can find your competitors – also show yourself to cheap!
Click here for your Exposé
Dave Scarpitta
It's just another way our community can buy good, cheap and confident!" - Dave Scarpitta To learn more about cheap airsoft please visit below at:
Nike Shox
23.11.2012 - — Authority 149 Cheap Nike Shox,Women Shox Shoes,Mens Jordan Sneaker cheap wholesale nike shoes,cheap wholesale sneaker,cheap nike […] ,sneakers …
Nike Dunks
04.09.2010: (http://www.cntrade09.com) cheap max,cheap shox,cheap nike shox,cheap nike
Herve Leger
Online Store Offer Cheap Herve Leger Dresses, Up to 70% discount, Free shipping. Welcome to buy cheap herve leger dresses at cheapherveleger2011.com.
Dekaron Dil
Buy Cheap Dekaron Dil,Cheap 2Moons Dil,Cheap 2Moons Gold,Authorized in-game Seller,100% Safe and Fast Deliver 24/7.
Jon Djordjevic
Cheap Car Insurance in Florida - How to Shop for Auto Insurance in Orlando by Jon Djordjevic. in Insurance / Auto (submitted 2009-12-29). Finding cheap car …
Paul Shark
Cheap Fashion Burberry Camel Check Triangle Bikini Model BU0107 Cheap PAUL SHARK Cotton Men T-shirt 072311 Cheap PAUL SHARK Cotton Men Striped T-shirt black …
Karol Bagh
karolbaghhotel.com is provide online booking cheap and Budget Hotel in Delhi, Hotel in Karolbagh, cheap hotel karolbagh, budget hotel karolbagh
Serena Joly, Dating @ mumbai escorts, Mumbai
Mumbai, Independent, Independent Escorts, Escorts, Escorts in Mumbai, Mumbai escorts, cheap
Rapidsslonline Ssl @ RapidSSLOnline, St. Petersburg
Cheap, Certificate, GeoTrust, VeriSign, RapidSSLonline.com, RapidSSL, BusinessID, Cheap Thawte, VeriSign Secure Site, RapidSSLonline.com Cheap
Richard Daniels @ Dadycandoit.com, Accra
Accra, Ghana, Cheap, Flights, Hotels, Travel, Cheap Flights, Accra Ghana, UK, London
Raymond Thill
Fotolia.com, Buy and sell, Stock, Royalty, Zoonar/Raymond, Fotos, Affordable, Pixmac, Luxemburg, Cheap
AutoDriver, Cheap
Alamgir Khan, Travel Agent @ Alar Travels P Ltd, AGRA- INDIA
Hotels, India, Hotel, Agra, Budget, Luxury, Pakistan, Minister, Available, Cheap
Vinod Kardam, Internet Marketing Consultant @ Aeesoft Technologies, Gurgaon
SEO, SEO Services, Company, Cheap
People by job: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ People by company: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ


text:
Visit Edmunds.com for a complete listing of local car dealerships in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. Find the best deal on your next vehicle with online discount price quotes on car, truck, SUV, and minivan models. With the ability to compare prices on new and used vehicles in Portsmouth, Edmunds.com makes the car buying process convenient and cost-effective. Search for car dealerships in Portsmouth, New Hampshire with our comprehensive dealership network and avoid the common hassles associated with car shopping.
Non Display Review Name "Bought my 2013 Silverado last year and had the best expeience. Leroy M worked tirelessly to provide the truck that I wanted. The pricing and personal "... Read more Review by: larry235
Non Display Review Name "Port City Nissan was a great buying experience for me, This will be the 4th Nissan Vehicle that I bought in the last 10 years from 4 different Nissan "... Read more Review by: skocur
Non Display Review Name "Was nice to have the sale price listed on vehicle. Prices were reasonable compared to other dealerships advertised prices, without the hassle of negot"... Read more Review by: GoffstownF150


text:
Brian's exclusive forecast for Washington DC:
Today: Warm and humid with hazy sunshine. Afternoon thunderstorms likely. Not as hot as yesterday with a high in the lower to middle 80s.
Tonight: Evening thundershowers, then mostly cloudy with a low in the upper 60s.
Friday: Becoming mostly sunny, drier, and not as warm with a high around 80.
Friday Night: Mostly clear with a low in the mid 60s.
Saturday: Intervals of clouds and sunshine. A chance of thundershowers. The high will be around 80.
The extended forecast calls for intervals of clouds and sunshine on Sunday with a chance of thundershowers. The low will be in the upper 60s and the high will be in the lower 80s. Clouds and sun on Monday with a chance of thundershowers. The low will be around 70 and the high will be in the mid 80s. Clouds and sun on Tuesday with a chance of thundershowers. The low will be around 70 and the high will be in the mid 80s. Clouds and sun on Wednesday with a chance of thundershowers. The low will be around 70 and the high will be in the mid 80s.
Weather Summary
A cold front will push through the area this afternoon and evening, sparking widespread showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures this afternoon are running about 10 degrees cooler than this time yesterday when temperatures soared into the mid 90s in Baltimore and Washington. Thermometer readings this afternoon are hovering around 80 degrees under clouds and sunshine. Scattered thunderstorms will continue into the evening hours, some of which may be severe with heavy rain, gusty winds, dangerous lightning, and localized flooding. In the wake of the cold front, a northerly wind will result in sunny and cooler conditions on Friday with lower humidity. Highs will reach the upper 70s to lower 80s. The frontal system to our south and east will remain close to the area, and will keep the chance for thundershowers in the forecast through the weekend.
Regional Weather Information
Baltimore average lows and highs
Washington average lows and highs
National Weather Service daily weather discussion
Baltimore/Washington National Weather Service
Chesapeake Bay marine forecast
For more weather updates, please visit my web site www.chesapeakebayweather.com, my Chesapeake Bay Weather page on Facebook, and if you're heading to Ocean City feel free to check out my Ocean City MD Weather page on Facebook. You can also follow me on Twitter @chesbayweather.