text: Faculty Profile Picture Gaurab Bhardwaj Associate Professor Louis J. Lavigne, Jr. Family Endowed Term Chair in Strategy & Planning Education M.B.A., Northeastern University Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh Academic Division Management Areas of Expertise Corporate Entrepreneurship; Corporate Innovation; Pharmaceutical Industry; Business Strategy; Corporate Strategy; Management of Technological Innovation; Strategic Formulation and Implementation; Technology Strategy Contact 781-239-5701 email@example.com Page Content 1Gaurab's research, teaching, speaking, and facilitating expertise are in strategy, innovation, corporate entrepreneurship, and decision making in science-based businesses like biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and other life sciences and health-related businesses. In the above roles, he has worked with executives, scientists, and physicians from Biogen Idec, Dana Farber Cancer Institute, DuPont, Eli Lilly, EMC, Leadership Forum, Lucent Technologies, Merck, Orion Corporation, Teradyne, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, and others. Gaurab teaches for Babson Executive Education and is faculty director of its biopharma program and a custom program for Merck, and faculty co-director of a custom program for Eli Lilly. He teaches strategy and competition courses to Evening MBAs and undergraduates, an elective called the Healthcare Ecosystem to MBAs, and an elective called Solving Big Problems to undergraduates. In his research, Gaurab is studying how people make complex decisions that are highly uncertain and ambiguous, and whose outcomes take shape over many years. His research has been funded by the National Science Foundation and the Eleutherian Mills – Hagley Foundation, and published in the journals Management Science, Expert Opinion on Drug Discovery, Chemical Heritage and others, and as a chapter in the book Innovating Strategy Process. He has written for BioExecutive International and Babson Insight and his work has been covered in Effective Executive. Gaurab has presented his research at several international conferences and has been a reviewer for journals and conferences. Personal Website: http://solvingbigproblems.com/


text:
College Hockey:St. Lawrence Knocks Off Princeton, 3-2
CANTON, N.Y. — Simon Watson jumped on a rebound at 7:12 of the third period to notch a game-winning goal for St. Lawrence as the Saints held on to defeat Princeton Saturday at Appleton Arena.
St. Lawrence came out of the gates strong and took the lead 10:18 into the game when a Tiger turnover and a bad line change sprung the Saints on a three-on-one. Brock McBride, who stole the Princeton clear, fed a pass to Kevin DeVergilio who scored on the shortside to make the score 1-0.
Princeton responded well with pressure of its own and knotted the game at 1-1 at 12:24 on the power play. Freshmen Lee Jubinville and Brett Wilson worked the puck deep in the St. Lawrence end and eventually fed the puck to Westgarth on the point. Westgarth let go a slapshot that changed direction in front of the net off of a St. Lawrence stick and went up and over the shoulder of Saints goaltender Kevin Ackley to tie the game at 1-1. Westgarth's goal was his first of the season.
The Tigers then made the score 2-1 with 1:55 remaining in the opening period. This time it was Princeton pouncing on a St. Lawrence turnover. Junior Darroll Powe pried the puck away from St. Lawrence forward Kyle Rank and muscled a shot that was headed wide of the St. Lawrence goal, but Goeckner-Zoeller tipped it in behind Ackley for his fifth goal of the season. Princeton took the 2-1 lead to the locker room for intermission despite being outshot 11-9 in the period.
St. Lawrence scored the only goal of the second period on the power play. Mike Madill created the goal as he carried the puck out of his end. He stickhandled through the neutral zone around the Tiger players and, once in the zone, pulled up and fed John Zeiler who swiped the pass by Princeton goaltender Eric Leroux to make the score 2-2. St. Lawrence outshot Princeton, 10-9, in the period as the Tigers entered the third tied for the third-straight game.
St. Lawrence broke that tie at 7:12 when Simon Watson knocked a rebound of a Jamie Parker shot past Leroux. Parker carried the puck the length of the ice and took a shot from the top of the circle. Leroux made the initial save, but Watson won the race to the rebound and tallied his first goal of the season.
The Saints tightened up their defense from there and held off the Tigers for a 3-2 win. Princeton had one last chance as time expired but Ackley gloved Jubinville's shot as the horn sounded at the game's end.
Leroux finished the night with 27 saves while Ackley made 25 in the St. Lawrence goal.
Princeton fell to 2-6-0 overall with the loss and is now 1-5-0 in ECAC Hockey League play. St. Lawrence improved to 9-3-0 with the win and is 5-1-0 in league play.
The following is a self-policing forum for discussing views on this story. Comments that are derogatory, make personal attacks, are abusive, or contain profanity or racism will be removed at our discretion. USCHO.com is not responsible for comments posted by users. Please report any inappropriate or offensive comments by clicking the "Flag" link next to that comment in order to alert the moderator.
Please also keep "woofing," taunting, and otherwise unsportsmanlike behavior to a minimum. Your posts will more than likely be deleted, and worse yet, you reflect badly on yourself, your favorite team and your conference.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Benefits of Becoming My Own CTO
Learnings from a solo, (formerly) non-technical, female founder.
Learnings from a solo, (formerly) non-technical, female founder.
It's not can I do this… not how will I do this… but do I even want to?
Once upon a time, one founder got things badly wrong…
It turns out that giving yourself a break pays huge dividends for your business.
It's time to start thinking big. Thanks to e-commerce, the world really is your oyster.
The best products don't always make the most successful companies – sometimes they get ahead through brand.
Women control a lot of money. It's time they helped other women build the economy and bring a good return on investment.
A recent City Meetup Chicago speaker shares the bumps and hurdles of her entrepreneurial journey.
First impressions count. Make sure your startup takes center stage from the very beginning.
Our May 2015 New York City Meetup speaker shares her "secret" to beating crippling startup fear.
Discover how one founder went from winding up a failed startup in 201o to launching a social network for neighborhoods — that's now worth a billion dollars.
Ready, set, go: here's how to make your next pitch count.
You don't have to offer big bonuses to hire great talent.
Perfectionism can be an uphill struggle in business. Are you making any of these common mistakes?
One founder notices something odd when speaking on an entrepreneurship panel.
Learn how your customers process new information. Then you'll understand how to market to them.
Perfectionism can really weigh you down: break free and move on.
Learning from mistakes is great. Avoiding them completely is better.
Unsure whether you're enough of an expert to start your own business? Here's how you can tell and get going.
One founder explains how to transform your passion into your livelihood.


text:
Piano Bench Makeover
Sara from Thrifty Treasures had a piano bench that had seen better days. She also had a sample can of paint in a bright coral color that she was interested in using. Since Sara usually gravitates towards softer colors, she wanted to try that bright coral on something small, first. The old piano bench was a perfect opportunity.


text:
Skydiving.com now has a network skydiving location serving Colver and Cambria County in Pennsylvania. Call Skydiving.com at 1-800-617-7948 for details, free information and specials on skydiving in Colver, PA today!
Popular Tags for Skydiving Colver:
Skydiving Colver, Skydiving in Colver, Sky Diving Colver, Skydive Colver PA, Skydiving 15927, Colver Skydiving, Skydiving Colver Pennsylvania, Skydiving near Colver, Skydiving in Colver Pennsylvania, Colver Sky Diving, Skydive 15927, Skydiving Colver PA, Skydive Colver, Skydiving Cambria County, Skydive in 15927, Skydiving PA, Sky Diving Colver PA, Colver, Pennsylvania
Sign up for our newsletter and receive updatesand specials on skydiving across America!


text:
Search all collections for items
with the keyword
with the title
with the subject
from contributing institution
from the collection
created by
in the year
3988 records found browsing for photographs.
Martin, Carol W.
During the mock invasion of Greensboro by BTC-10/ORD, a stuffed dummy falls through the air to simulate a real person.
Collection: Martin Studio Collection (Greensboro Historical Museum)
Subjects: Greensboro (N.C.) -- History -- 20th century; World War, 1939-1945; AAF Overseas Replacement Depot and AAF Redistribution Station No. 5 (U.S.)
Bystanders to the mock invasion of Greensboro by BTC-10/ORD, look at the stuffed dummy that fell through the air and landed on the sidewalk.
DeFelice, Jerry
"Jug" McSpaden swinging his club during a golf game at Starmount Country Club.
Collection: Photo Collection -- Jerry DeFelice (Greensboro Historical Museum)
Subjects: Greensboro (N.C.) -- History--20th century; World War, 1939-1945; AAF Overseas Replacement Depot and AAF Redistribution Station No. 5 (U.S.)
The "Junior Commandos" at Aycock School receive materials from servicemen as part of their scrap metal and paper drive program.
Subjects: Greensboro (N.C.) -- History -- 20th century; World War, 1939-1945
A copy of the Greensboro Daily News that states the war is over. This headline refers to end of WWI on November 11, 1918.
The facade of a building on the campus of Woman's College.
Collection: Photo Collection -- Art Shop (Greensboro Historical Museum)
Subjects: University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Cone, Bernard M.
This image shows a dog, probably a hunting dog, in the woods.
Collection: Photo Collection -- Bernard M. Cone Photograph Albums (Greensboro Historical Museum)
Subjects: Cone Mills Corporation; Textile industry -- North Carolina -- Greensboro
A group of six girls in folk dancing costumes pose as part of the Greensboro College for Women May Day celebrations.
Subjects: Greensboro College (N.C.)
Two men, one in uniform and one in a suit, present a Junior Commando at Aycock School with a commendation for their paper drive results.
A large brick building on the campus of Woman's College.
A lieutenant, sitting behind desk with a ledger book and cash, shakes hands with a military policeman.
An African American man and his two children pose with a wagon outside a mill house.
A mother sitting outdoors with her three children.
A mother and her three children sit on the steps of a house.
This image taken on the Cone property shows a horse sitting in a field.
A solider sits on a sofa while one lady measures the length of his sleeve and another woman talks with him.
During some leisure time on base, a soldier plays the piano.
A troop of boy scouts line up before an officers for inspection during their visit to BTC-10/ORD in Greensboro.
Photograph of the A&M College (now North Carolina A&T State University) baseball team in 1905.
Collection: Pearsall Collection (F.D. Bluford Library, North Carolina A and T State University)
Subjects: North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University; African Americans -- Education
Project partners:


text:
This Week in the Pool ?-The No. 5 Arizona men's swim team is set to travel to Seattle, Wash. on Feb. 21-24 to compete in the 2007 Pac-10 Championships hosted by Arizona. Preliminary action will begin each day at 11 a.m. (PST) with finals beginning at 6 p.m.
The Divers at Pac-10s ?- The men's diving team competed in the conference championships on Feb. 8-10 in Seattle, Wash. Arizona had notable performances during it's portion of the Pac-10 Championships, as freshman Michael Guilfoil finished fifth in the 10-meter platform competition with 241.75 points and redshirt junior Matt Bisordi finished seventh in the 3-meter with 310.05 points.
All point totals will be added to the men's respective Championships to determine the Pac-10 Conference Champion.
A Look at the Wildcats ?- The men are currently ranked No. 5 in the nation with a 6-3 (3-2 Pac-10) record, posting losses to No. 1 Texas, No. 2 Stanford and No.7 USC.
The Wildcats return one Pac-10 champion from a 2006 squad, senior captain Adam Ritter, who anchored the first-place 800 free relay at last year's championships, while finishing fourth in the 200 IM (1:45.69), fifth in the 100 free (43.60) and seventh in the 200 free (1:36.42)
Junior Albert Subirats is another Wildcat to watch, as he was named Pac-10 Men's Swimmer of the Month for December after winning four individual events and posting new school records in both the 100 back (45.91) and the 100 fly (45.06) at the 2006 Texas Invite. Subirats was a six-time first team All-American in 2006, as he contributed to three of the four first-place NCAA Championship relays and is currently ranked No. 1 nationally in the 100 free (42.52), 100 back (45.91) and 100 fly (45.06).
Sophomore Nicolas Nilo has made his mark on the men's squad by posting nationally ranked times for the 100 and 200 free. At last year's
conference championships, Nilo swam the third leg of the second-place 200 free relay.
Junior Darian Townsend makes his first appearance at the meet, as he appears in the top-five of
Pac-10 Schools in the National Rankings: Five of the six Pac-10 men's swimming and diving teams are ranked in the Top 25 in the nation according to the College Swim Coaches Association (CSCAA), proving that the Pac-10 has some of the strongest competition in the country.
Rank School
The past 12 years of Pac-10 Championships:
2006 4th 519 points
2005 4th place 450 points
2004 3rd place 522.5 points
2003 5th place 392.5 points
2002 3rd place 616.5 points
2001 4th place 538 points
2000 4th place 468 points
1999 4th place 441 points
1998 5th place 417.5 points
1997 3rd place 575 points
1996 2nd place 603 points
1995 4th place 467 points
1994 5th place 404.5 points
What Happened Last Year ?- On March 1-4, 2006 the men competed at the Pac-10 Championships finishing fourth with 519 points, while posting a total of two individual champions, one relay title, two conference meet records and two new school records. The men also tallied a total of 11 NCAA automatic qualifying times and 20 consideration times throughout four days of competition.
2006 Pac-10 Champions
Lyndon Ferns 100 fly 46.43
Simon Burnett 200 free 1:33.26
Simon Burnett 800 free relay 6:18.70
Lyndon Ferns
Adam Ritter
Place School Points
1. Stanford 880
Last Week in the Water ?- The No. 4 Arizona women's swimming and diving team defended its Pac-10 title Saturday, Feb. 17, climbing seven spots from the first day of competition to win the meet with 1481.5 points and two individual victories.
This was the third Pac-10 Championship victory for the women in school history, as they won in 2000, 2006 and 2007.
"It took us all the way to the last day of competition, but we took the lead," head swimming coach Frank Busch said. "I'm very happy for the girls and proud of their hard work. It was a tough four days, but they were so determined and that is what really made the difference in this meet."
Posting the first Pac-10 title of the meet for the Wildcats was sophomore Lara Jackson in the 50 free, as she tied with Cal's sophomore Dana Vollmer with a time of 22.05, which is a new Pac-10 meet record and ties Jackson's own school record as well.
The 200 free relay team of Jackson, Nymeyer, sophomore Anna Turner and sophomore Lindsey Kelly defended its conference title for the third straight year, winning the race with a meet record-breaking time of 1:26.71.
Arizona's Next Action ?- The men's and women's diving squads will travel to Oklahoma City, Okla. to compete at the 2007 Zone ?'E' Diving Championships on March 1-3 for a chance to join the Arizona swimmers that are already attending the national championships.


text:
Are you intrigued by the Winter Olympics going on in Sochi? Do you want to read more about figure skaters? Donna Freitas has brought the Olympics and what a US figure skater faces to real life in her book, "Gold Medal Winter."
After years of practice and competition, Esperanza Flores will be skating for the US in the Olympics. This is a big deal for Espi, but with big chances come big distractions. All of a sudden, Espi can't go out with her friends or even outside of her house without reporters swarming all around her. Autograph seekers are following her every move!
The other figure skaters have more experience, but they aren't much comfort to Espi. In fact, they get a bit 'mean girl' on her and let her know that they think she can't cut it. She's too young, inexperienced, and just so new to all the Olympic drama.
On top of the girl drama, there are cute boys from the hockey team, a men's figure skating champ who flirts with her, and … she is at the Olympics and needs to train even harder than before! Shutting out all these distractions is getting more difficult the more she is surrounded by it all.
After all those years of practicing and competition, will she be ready for her big chance? When she hears a sold-out crowd of almost 20,000 people chanting her name, she can't believe that moment brought her into the world of Olympic figure skating…but here she is.
What Espi does with her chance is nothing short of amazing. She works harder than ever, but will the drama knock her off her game? Will it be too much of a distraction for her? Freitas weaves this magical tale of a girl and her dreams of a chance at the Olympics.
So, if you're watching the Olympics and want to continue learning about the excitement of sit spins, perfect poses, and thrilling high jumps, go for the gold and pick up a copy of Donna Freitas' "Gold Medal Winter."


text:
The following is a bio and slideshow of hot photos of former tennis star Amelie Mauresmo, who is the new coach of current tennis star Andy Murray.
On June 8, 2014, Andy Murray announced he had hired Amelie Mauresmo as his new coach, after he lost to Rafael Nadal in straight sets in the 2014 French Open semis. While the hire might sound strange to some, Amelie Mauresmo did help coach Marion Bartoli to a Wimbledon singles title in 2012.
Hot photos of tennis star Amelie Mauresmo, new coach of Andy Murray in 2014
Amelie Mauresmo was born on July 5, 1979, in Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France. Amelie says she became interested in tennis when she was just four years old and watched French tennis star Yannick Noah win the 1983 French Open (Yannick Noah is the father of NBA star Joakim Noah).
After a distinguished career in juniors, Amelie won junior titles at the French Open and Wimbledon in 1996, Amelie Mauresmo became one the top female singles players in tennis. As an unseeded player, Amelie Mauresmo reached the finals of the 1999 Australian Open, where she lost to Martina Hingis.
During her run to the Australian Open finals in 1999, Amelie Mauresmo defeated the then #1 singles player in the world, Lindsay Davenport. After the huge upset win over Lindsay Davenport, Amelie Mauresmo came out as a lesbian by jumping into the arms of her girlfriend at the time after the match.
In 2004, Amelie Mauresmo became the #1 women's singles tennis player in the world, even though she had yet to win a Grand Slam singles title. In 2006, Amelie Mauresmo won her first Grand Slam singles title at the Australian Open.
Amelie followed that win up with her second Grand Slam singles title at Wimbledon in the same year. Those are the only two Grand Slam singles titles of Amelie Mauresmo's career.
Amelie also won a Silver Medal at the 2004 Olympics. At the end of 2009, Amelie Mauresmo retired from tennis as a player.
Since retiring as a player, Amelie Mauresmo ran the New York City Marathon in 2010, and has coached players like Michael Llodra, Victoria Azarenka, and Marion Bartoli. On June 8, 2014, Andy Murray announced he was hiring Amelie Mauresmo as a coach for the 2014 grass season.
Hope you enjoy the photos of Amelie Mauresmo in the slideshow. Watch for Amelie in Andy Murray's cheering section at Wimbledon where she might be sitting with Andy's hot girlfriend Kim Sears.


text:
First, Windows Authentication is only used if you are connected locally on the server. If you are connected remotely, it will use the password file.
If you are issueing the command in a command prompt window, try setting oracle_sid to you SID name before connecting
What version of Oracle are you running?
REGISTER or login:


text:
Joined IHG® Rewards Club at a Hotel?
Joining is easy and free
Earn points at over 4,700 hotels
Redeem points for free rooms and more
Contact your local IHG® Rewards Club Customer Care to source your PIN and to update your profile with your email address. When you receive your PIN you can also update your email address via www.ihg.com/updateemail.
Reward Nights
When redeeming points for a Reward Night, you may only book one room at a time.
Once you complete your Reward Night reservation you will be given the option to duplicate this reservation.
* Requires affiliation in the respective organization.
** Best Available Rate Search does not include affiliation rates.
To book more than 9 rooms for one stay or request a quote, please use our Easy Meetings tool, call 1-800-MEETING (in United States, Mexico and Canada) or contact a Global Sales Office.
You'll enjoy a comfortable stay and the quality service that you deserve at the Holiday Inn Express® Hotel & Suites Crawfordsville. Situated off I-74 at exit 34, our hotel's Crawfordsville, Indiana location gives you easy access to downtown, as well as to Indianapolis.
Thoughtfully designed for the most distinguished business traveler, our Crawfordsville, IN hotel boasts 700-sq-ft of well-appointed meeting space. Corporate guests can
View More
Thoughtfully designed for the most distinguished business traveler, our Crawfordsville, IN hotel boasts 700-sq-ft of well-appointed meeting space. Corporate guests can easily stay connected to the office with the use of our free Wi-Fi and 24-hour business center. With a location near Nucor Steel, RR Donnelley, Wabash College, Acuity Brands Lighting, Inland Container and Pace Dairy, our hotel is the most convenient place to stay off I-74.
Our Crawfordsville, IN hotel is great for leisure travelers, as we are near many local attractions including the Old Jail Museum, the General Lew Wallace Study & Museum and Turkey Run. If you are in town to visit Wabash College, you and your family will be pleased to know that we are only two and a half miles away from campus.
Unlike other hotels in Crawfordsville, Indiana, we offer an array of complimentary amenities, including a hot breakfast bar, a 24-hour fitness center, an indoor heated pool and a whirlpool.We provide a name you can trust and thanks to our reasonable rates and great service, you can "Stay Smart" at the Holiday Inn Express® hotel. Be sure to make your reservations today!
Quality Excellence Award
Second only to the Torchbearer Awards, The Quality Excellence Awards are created to honor hotels who have maintained high standards in product quality, hotel operation and customer satisfaction as measured by our guests
IHG® Rewards Club Excellence Award
Service above and beyond the call of duty is a matter of pride to the IHG® Rewards Club family of brands. The IHG® Rewards Club Excellence Award is significant because the award recognizes hotels that are consistently delivering benefits and recognition to our top customers - IHG® Rewards Club members.


text:
mivida:-)babes's Mom Answers Activity
Most recent answer (01/19/2013):
yes you can get pregnant while on your period if you have a short enough cycle. in all likelihood you aren't pregnant but you could take ...posted by kericksen
Most recent answer (01/19/2013):
How did you even know you were pregnant at 3 weeks? You would have really only been pregnant for a week or less, and you wouldn't have mi...posted by kericksen
Race Issues
Most recent answer (01/18/2013):
I am in a somewhat same situation my Husband and I still best of friends separated and I am now with my soul mate the love of my life I a...posted by sgreen0404
my period lasting 2 to 3 days
Most recent answer (01/18/2013):
if my period lasting 2 to 3 days what you think my cycle would be how can i calcuate it for instant my period come on the 7 and it go on ...posted by divalicious1
posted by mivida:-)babes 01/18/2013


text:
New Levy's Accessories
- Best Sellers
- Price Drop
- Top Rated
Results 1 - 40 of 62 matches
Top RatedLevy's Soft Suede Guitar Strap
Detailed with black piping, contrast stitching, and the Levy's logo. 2-1/2" wide. Adjusts from 44" to 53".Starting at $32.47Compare Compare Now site1prod360547
- List:
- $72.42
Top RatedLevy's Classic Padded leather guitar strap
Exquisitely fashioned with decoratively stitched garment leather, thick foam padding, and a garment leather...Starting at $68.81Compare Compare Now site1prod360772
Price DropLevy's Boot Leather Guitar Strap
Sinfully luxurious!Starting at $49.35Compare Compare Now site1prod360548
Price DropLevy's Leather Guitar Strap
Wonderfully soft leather"and it adjusts for players who like to hold their axe way down.Starting at $34.99Compare Compare Now site1prod360437
- List:
- $121.71
Price DropLevy's 4-1/2" Padded Leather Bass Guitar Strap
Extra-wide for extra comfort.
$51.65Compare Compare Now site1prod369224
- List:
- $115.55
Top RatedLevy's 2 1/2" Embossed Christian Cross Garment Leather...
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.Starting at $49.99Compare Compare Now site1prodH68711
- List:
- $79.64
Price DropLevy's 2 1/2" Electric Snake Embossed Leather Strap
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.Starting at $95.59Compare Compare Now site1prodH68712
- List:
- $193.79
Best SellerLevy's Italian Leather Bass Guitar Gig Bag
Carry your bass in style and luxury.$368.18Compare Compare Now site1prod541371
- List:
- $616.83
Price DropLevy's 3" Padded Leather Guitar Strap
Foam-padded garment leather guitar strap is 2-1/2" wide.Starting at $48.79Compare Compare Now site1prod360553
- List:
- $98.48
Top RatedLevy's 2 1/2" Woven Golden Sun Guitar Strap
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.Starting at $43.40Compare Compare Now site1prodH68708
- List:
- $69.31
Best SellerLevy's 3" Acorn and Oak Leaf Guitar Strap
Ornately tooled in premium leather with padded glove leather underside. 3" wide.Starting at $64.99Compare Compare Now site1prod365909
- List:
- $115.37
Top RatedLevy's Carving Leather Paisley Pattern Strap
Nothing says cool like a nice leather strap.
Starting at $69.95Compare Compare Now site1prod365911
- List:
- $115.37
Price DropLevy's Kokopelli Guitar Strap
Beautifully crafted leather with the mythic figure embossed into the surface.Starting at $56.64Compare Compare Now site1prod360539
- List:
- $115.37
Best SellerLevy's Italian Glove Leather Guitar Strap
Luxuriously soft leather with shoulder-friendly padding.Starting at $33.63Compare Compare Now site1prod360436
Top Rated$49.95Compare Compare Now site1prodH68720
- List:
- $70.20
Top RatedLevy's 3/8" Cotton Webbing Ukulele Strap
With soft plastic sound hole hook and sliding adjustment.$17.99Compare Compare Now site1prodH73151
- List:
- $25.25
Top RatedLevy's Classic Leather Guitar Strap with Shoulder Pad and...
Pure class that will only improve with age!$29.99Compare Compare Now site1prod360031
- List:
- $66.28
Best SellerLevy's 3/4" A Style Mandolin Strap
Smooth, attractive leather. Adjustable length.$14.99Compare Compare Now site1prod369207
- List:
- $20.86
Top Rated$39.99Compare Compare Now site1prod364753
- List:
- $84.92
Price DropStarting at $19.54Compare Compare Now site1prod360438
Top RatedLevy's 2" No. 1 High Tension Stretch Strap
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.$21.99Compare Compare Now site1prodH68717
- List:
- $39.52
Top RatedLevy's Heirloom Guitar Strap
A groovy graphic image to enhance your axe's already killer looks.$14.99Compare Compare Now site1prod360044
- List:
- $22.73
Best SellerStarting at $19.68Compare Compare Now site1prodH83485
- List:
- $29.19
Top RatedLevy's 2 1/2" Padded Leather Strap with Conchos
Western flavor for your favored axe.Starting at $54.99Compare Compare Now site1prod365914
- List:
- $97.01
Best Seller$29.74Compare Compare Now site1prod365028
- List:
- $66.99
Best SellerLevy's Nylon Classical Guitar/Ukulele Strap
1" nylon classical guitar or ukulele strap from with plastic sound-hole hook and tri-glide adjustments....$18.20Compare Compare Now site1prod365027
Price DropLevy's 3/4" Suede Loop Mandolin Strap
There's nothing like the look and feel of genuine leather.Starting at $19.74Compare Compare Now site1prod369206
- List:
- $29.29
Top RatedLevy's Boot Leather Guitar Strap With Metal Bullets
Boot leather guitar strap features fake metal bullets and adjusts from 49" to 58".$64.99Compare Compare Now site1prod369225
- List:
- $120.57
Top RatedLevy's MN26PNH 2-1/2" Nubuck Leather Christian Guitar Strap
A nubuck (buffed rawhide) leather guitar strap with suede backing and Christian imagery enhanced by tiny studs...$69.99Compare Compare Now site1prod502198
- List:
- $109.11
Top RatedLevy's 2-1/2" Suede Strap with Conchos
Gorgeous Southwest vibe.Starting at $34.95Compare Compare Now site1prod365228
- List:
- $59.46
Price DropLevy's Leather Adjustable Guitar Strap
Great looks, great comfort, great durability.$17.80Compare Compare Now site1prod360020
- List:
- $33.73
Top RatedStarting at $17.49Compare Compare Now site1prod369204
- List:
- $26.46
Top Rated$26.99Compare Compare Now site1prod364754
- List:
- $37.88
Price DropLevy's 2" Hootenanny Poly Strap
Levy's 2" Hootenanny Poly Strap is a lightweight yet comfortable strap for your guitar.Starting at $13.50Compare Compare Now site1prod369208
- List:
- $30.05
Top RatedLevy's M17FS Vinyl Racing Stripe Guitar Strap
A feather-stretch vinyl guitar strap with a leather racing stripe, foam padding, suede backing, and leather...$39.99Compare Compare Now site1prod502199
- List:
- $63.88
Best SellerLevy's 2 1/2" Padded Garment Leather Strap
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.$49.99Compare Compare Now site1prodH68705
- List:
- $91.41
Top RatedLevy's Lightning Storm Guitar Strap
Heavy-duty poly strap features tri-glide adjuster with durable leather ends.$14.99Compare Compare Now site1prod360043
- List:
- $22.73
Top RatedLevy's 2.5" Faux Emu Embossed Leather Strap
Comfortable glove leather.Starting at $52.99Compare Compare Now site1prodH73146
- List:
- $80.42
Top RatedLevy's 1 1/2" Cotton Kid's Guitar or Ukulele Strap
A great design by the leading manufacturer of consumer leather and nylon goods.Starting at $17.76Compare Compare Now site1prodH68713
- List:
- $22.37
Top Rated$12.86Compare Compare Now site1prod360045
- List:
- $22.73


text:
About Us
Citizen's Charter
Cash Counters
Legal News
Do's & Dont's
Safety Tips
RWH Maintenance Tips
Children's Section
Operation & Maintenance
Quality Assurance
Consultancy & Training
Information Technology
Rainwater Harvesting
Rainwater Harvesting
Regular Training programme is being conducted at the Metrowater Resource Centre for the benefit of public, private engineers, building workers on every alternative from 28.7.2001 onwards.
An information centre in co-ordination with TWAD Board was opened at the TWAD Board Head Quarters from 31.7.2001 onwards, and an Information Centre on RWH was opened from 10.8.2001 onwards at the CMWSSB Head Quarters.
For the Municipal Engineers and Executive officers of Municipalities/Town Panchayats of the Tamil Nadu State and adjacent Urbanised Areas a seminar was conducted 15.9.2001 at Sir Pitty Thiyagarayar Kalaiarangam, T.Nagar.
For the builders and architects the open house meet for RWH was conducted at CMDA, Conference Hall on 21.9.2001.
For the School Correspondents and N.S.S. Co-ordinators of all colleges of the Tamil Nadu State, a seminar was conducted on 15.12.2001 at Sir Pitty Thiyagarayar Kalaiarangam, T.Nagar.
For water forum 2002 MA&WS Secretary given lecture on Rain Water Harvesting held at Washington on May 6-9, 2002.
A live programme on Water for Thirsty in Pothigai TV (Tamil) Channel on 11.06.2002.
Demonstration Models
In Slums :
CMWSSB installed direct connection of RWH in Nochikuppam for the benefit of economically weaker section.
In Schools :
CMWSSB installed several type of RWH structures including Direct Collection, Open well Recharge and Borewell Recharge methods involving NSS students.
In Colleges :
CMWSSB installed Percolation pits and Recharge wells as demonstration models for students.
In Govt. Buildings :
In Secretariat Building and at Egmore Museum complex RWH structures constructed to recharge the underground aquifers.
Exhibition :
Participated and exhibited RWH models in India International Trade Fair at New Delhi, Consumech Expo at India Trade Fair complex, Chennai and at Industrial Trade Fair at Island Grounds.


text:
Refreshing, moisturizing body cleanser for men. Suitable for all skin types and gentle enough for daily use. Bergamot and Pear essence
Washes away dirt and debris from the body without robbing skin of moisture. Dissipates quickly into the skin and helps maintain its proper pH balance. Mild cleansers derived from coconut combine with skin-softening agents, moisturizing Aloe Vera Gel, and Jojoba Oil to keep skin smooth and soft.
Usage: Squeeze a small amount into the palms of the hands, lather up with warm water, and massage over the body. Rinse off with warm water. Avoid contact with eyes.
Net Weight: 10 oz. / 300 ml.
Ingredients: Water, Sodium Cocoyl Isetionate, TEA Lauryl Sulfate, Lauramide DEA, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamide, PEG-60 Almond Glyceride, Aloe Vera Gel, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Jojoba Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Polyquaternium 11, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium 7, Disodium EDTA, Diazolidinyl Urea, Citric Acid, Fragrance, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Ethylparaben, Butylparaben, FD&C Blue # 1, FD&C Red 33
Disclaimer: Ingredients are subject to change at the manufacturer's discretion. For the most complete and up-to-date list of ingredients, please refer to the product packaging.
If you need any help for applying these offers or any other issue please call us toll-free at 1-866-830-6161.


text:
Comment – April 19, 2013
these comments are put in by company. The owner expects u to be online 24/7...yet he has no time for u online. U are expected to pitch to photographers about their website (takes 30 min!) This company knows nothing about treating employees right...no wonder he has been looking for people yrs. now.


text:
THIS WEEK: The No. 12 Arizona volleyball team (11-2, 3-1) travels to Tempe, Ariz., for a 7 p.m. match at instate rival Arizona State (6-8, 1-3) this Friday, Oct. 7. The match will air on tape delay at 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 9, on FSN Arizona.
A QUICK LOOK AT ARIZONA: Arizona swept past Washington State (37-35, 30-22, 30-15) last Friday before falling in three games (23-30, 17-30, 19-30) at No. 2 Washington on Saturday.
On the season, the Wildcats are led by senior Kim Glass, who averages 4.55 kills, 3.12 digs and 0.86 blocks per game. Senior Jennifer Abernathy adds 4.12 kills, 3.17 digs and 0.40 service aces per game, while senior Bre Ladd averages 2.36 kills and 1.07 blocks per game. Sophomore Dominique Lamb leads the team with 1.19 blocks per game, while freshman Brittany Leonard has a team-high 3.68 digs per game average. Setter Amy Dyck is averaging 10.49 assists per game.
SCOUTING THE OPPOSITION: The Sun Devils went 0-2 last week, falling at No. 2 Washington (17-30, 18-30, 14-30) and Washington State (30-28, 28-30, 30-32, 16-30).
Arizona State is led on the season by Margie Giordano, who averages 3.02 kills and 2.68 digs per game. Sydney Donahue averages a Pac-10-leading 6.50 digs per game. As a team, the Sun Devils are hitting .227, compared to the .205 of their opponents.
SERIES SHORTS: Arizona is 34-33 all-time against the Sun Devils. The last time the two teams met, on Nov. 19, 2004, the Wildcats swept Arizona State 3-0 in Tempe. Arizona is 17-12 at home, 12-19 away and 5-2 at a neutral site vs. the Sun Devils.
POLL POSITION: Arizona has been ranked in the Top 25 in 108 of the last 117 American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Polls. The nine-week lapse occurred during the 2003 season.
RANKING IN THE PAC: Individually, several Wildcats rank in the Top 10 in the conference in various statistical categories. Senior Kim Glass ranks second in points per game (5.48), third in kills per game (4.55) and ninth in service aces per game (0.36). Senior Bre Ladd is sixth in both hitting percentage (.395) and service aces per game (0.40). Senior Jennifer Abernathy ranks sixth in service aces per game (0.40), ninth in kills per game (4.12) and 10th in points per game (4.81). Sophomore Dominique Lamb ranks eighth in blocks per game (1.19) and 10th in hitting percentage (.350). Sophomore Amy Dyck is sixth in assists per game (10.49), while freshman Brittany Leonard is eighth in digs per game (3.68).
CONFERENCE ACTIVE CAREER LEADERS: Arizona boasts several of the Pac-10's active career statistical leaders. Senior Kim Glass is the current leader in kills (1,717) and ranks second in service aces (133) and fifth in digs (942). Fellow senior Bre Ladd is the leader in blocks (382), ranks third in service aces (97) and sixth in kills (958). Jennifer Abernathy ranks ninth in kills (894), while setter Stephanie Butkus ranks third in assists (2,680).
SWEEPING AWAY AT McKALE: In each of its home matches this season, Arizona has not just come out victorious, but it has swept all five opponents. What's more, the Wildcats have won each of their home games by an average of seven points.
REACHING MILESTONES: Senior Jennifer Abernathy recorded her 600th career dig at Washington State last Friday. Junior Kristina Baum notched her 150th career block at Washington State last Friday and her 400th career kill at Washington last Saturday. Sophomore Amy Dyck recorded her 500th career assist at Washington last Saturday. Senior Kim Glass tallied her 1,700th career kill and senior Bre Ladd recorded her 950th career kill vs. Washington State last Friday. Sophomore Dominique Lamb notched her 100th career block at Washington State last Friday.
CLOSING IN: Senior Jennifer Abernathy is six kills shy of 900 and three blocks away from 100 on her career, while junior Kristina Baum is seven assists shy of 100 and 13 digs shy of 300 on her career. Sophomore Amy Dyck is 13 digs away from 100 on her career, while junior Stephanie Butkus is three digs shy of 400 on her career. Senior Kim Glass is eight digs away from 950 on her career, while senior Bre Ladd is three service aces away from 100 and 18 blocks shy of 400 on her career.
THREE WILDCATS COULD SURPASS 1,000 KILLS: With senior Kim Glass well on her way to the Arizona career kills record, two other seniors, Bre Ladd and Jennifer Abernathy should surpass the 1,000-kill mark this season. Ladd currently has 958 kills, while Abernathy has 894. With 14 matches left this season, it looks as if Arizona will have three active players with 1,000 or more kills on their careers at some point this season.
GLASS' STREAKS: Senior Kim Glass has at least three kills and three digs in 95 of the 97 matches on her career. She has recorded double-digit kills in all but 10 (87 of 97) matches during her four years. In fact, she's the only player in the Pac-10 to have 10 or more kills in every match this season. With 1,717 career kills, she is 142 away from the school record, currently held by Barb Bell (1993-96).
BLOCKING MACHINE: Senior Bre Ladd has been a consistent defensive threat at the net ever since she arrived on campus in the fall of 2002. She has at least one block in 102 of 107 career matches, including 29 of 33 last season and all 13 matches this season. What's more, the Tucson native currently has 382 total blocks on her career, good for fourth place all-time at Arizona.
RUBIO BECOMES ALL-TIME WINS LEADER: With the Wildcats' victory over Connecticut on Sept. 16, Head Coach Dave Rubio notched his 259th career win at Arizona, making him the all-time winningest coach in Arizona volleyball history. The win moved him ahead of Rosie Wegrich, who coached from 1977-1991 and compiled a 258-229-9 record (.531) in 15 seasons. Rubio now boasts a career record of 264-137 (.658) in 14 years at the helm.
STACKED SCHEDULE: As always, Arizona faces a tough schedule in 2005. Included on the slate are 14 matches against teams that participated in last year's NCAA Tournament. The Wildcats will also face seven teams (Stanford, Washington, USC, UCLA, Georgia Tech, California and UC Santa Barbara) that were ranked in the preseason Top 25 in the AVCA/CSTV Coaches Poll.
TELEVISION TIME: Two of Arizona's matches this season will be televised on a tape-delay basis on FSN. The Wildcats' Oct. 7 match at Arizona State (which will air on Oct. 9) and the team's home match on Nov. 18 vs. USC (which will air on Nov. 19) can be seen by a national audience on FSN.
PAC-10 POTPOURRI: With Stanford capturing the NCAA title last season, the Pac-10 has now won four consecutive national championships (Stanford in 2004 and 2001, USC in 2003 and 2002). What's more, Pac-10 teams have claimed 12 of the sport's 24 NCAA championships.
UP NEXT: Arizona hosts No. 3 Stanford and No. 13 California next Thursday and Friday, Oct. 13-14, at McKale. Both matches start at 7 p.m.


text:
Chapter 14 - "Norbert the Norwegian Ridgeback" - In which Hermione starts revising, the teachers pile on extra homework, HRH visit Hagrid, discover he has a dragon's egg, and later watch it hatch. As the dragon grows, it becomes harder to hide the illegal pet, until Charlie Weasley agrees to have it sent to him in Romania. Norbert is shipped off from the tallest tower, but Harry and Hermione are caught by Filch on their way back to their dorm.
A Dangerous Quidditch Match
[Harry]'s second-ever [Quidditch] match begins, with [Snape] officiating and [Dumbledore] in the stands. [Harry] catches the [Snitch] in record time, but still leaves enough time for [Ron] and [Malfoy] to get into a fight in the stands. Before leaving, [Dumbledore] congratulates him on the outcome of the match.
As he leaves his second [Quidditch] victory, [Harry] sees [Snape] heading into the [Forbidden Forest] and quickly follows on his broom. There [Snape] confronts [Quirrell] menacingly, leading [Harry], [Ron], and [Hermione] thinking that [Snape] needs information from [Quirrell] on how to get the [Philosopher's Stone].
Despite the concerns of [Harry], [Ron], and [Hermione], [Professor Quirrell] continues teaching without cracking and [Harry] and [Ron] begin sticking up for him.
As first year exams approach homework increases, [Hermione] begins studying like mad, and [Harry] and [Ron] begin getting frustrated.
Hagrid's Dragon
[Hagrid] shows up in the [library] while [Harry], [Ron], and [Hermione] are studying, and they figure out he's looking for books on [dragons].
[Harry], [Ron], and [Hermione] go to visit [Hagrid], where he tells them about the teachers who helped protect the [Philosopher's Stone]. They also figure out that he has a [dragon] egg in the fire.
[Hagrid] writes the trio to tell them his [dragon] egg is hatching, and [Draco Malfoy] overhears them talking about it. But they decide to visit after [Herbology] anyway.
Sitting in [Hagrid's hut], [Harry], [Ron], [Hermione], and [Hagrid] watch baby [Norbert] hatch, but they soon realize that [Malfoy] has seen it as well.
As the week passes, [Harry] worries about [Malfoy] telling people that [Hagrid] has a dragon, and finally convinces [Hagrid] to send [Norbert] to [Romania], to live on [Charlie]'s [dragon reservation].


text:
While many of you are shopping on-line for holiday gifts, privacy issues and identity theft are still a top concern.
A new Better Business Bureau survey, finds that 6 in 10 American adults that shop online are worried about their personal information being sold or reused.
Nearly the same amount admit they've had anxiety about their credit card information being stolen.
If you're a worried consumer there is some advice you can follow to make your online shopping safe this holiday season.
To view a list of tips, click here.


text:
Fields marked with an asterisk (*) are required.
Business is increasingly affected by rising energy costs and environmental concerns. From product design to distribution, energy is an integral component and differentiating factor in today's marketplace. Download our Energy Management Handbook to jump start or improve your energy program.
1. Thanks for visiting Legrand. How would you rate your overall experience with the Legrand website today?
Thank you for your input. We truly value your opinion.
As we design to be better at everything we do, we could use your help improving the Legrand website:
Thank you for taking our survey and helping Legrand serve you better.
Thank you for your time!


text:
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis will perform live Sunday (Jan.26) night at the 2014 Grammy Awards. The performance is expected to be a memorable one and historic. Not only is Madonna performing the hook to "Same Love" along with Mary Lambert, 34 couples will be saying "I do" during the performance. As first reported by the New York Times on Jan. 26, a massive on-air wedding will take place in what will go down as a memorable Grammy moment.
The 34 couples will get to exchange their vows to "Same Love", a song that has become the gay rights anthem and surprise hit for 2013. Queen Latifah will officiate the Grammy wedding in what is described by producer Ryan Lewis as a moment that "will be in our minds the ultimate statement of equality."
Following a historic year in gay rights, the on-air wedding will be the ultimate statement in the continual progression of marriage equality and gay rights. Grammy organizers do expect some controversy, but if it creates healthy communication then it will be worth it.
National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences president Neil Portnow said in a statement:
"I expect that people with all kinds of opinions might voice them, and that's healthy. We don't need to stoop to the level of trying to find gimmicks and sensationalistic approaches to what we do."
As this may be seen as a gimmick, the performers involved have been very active in LGBT rights. Madonna has long been an active voice and has used her own expression in support of gay rights and Macklemore & Ryan Lewis have also been active, joining the United Nations' Free & Equal campaign for LGBT rights this past November.
Subscribe to New England Gay Issues Examiner.
Follow the New England Gay Issues Examiner on Twitter.


text:
Associate Professor of Community and Public Health Nutrition
PhD, University of Toronto
Job/Research Area
Community Nutrition and Behaviour Change
Major Responsibilities/Research Interests;
The main area of research is understanding the social and behavioural determinants of nutrition and health, childhood obesity and practitioner behaviour, with a special emphasis on individual and organizational behavioural change. Studies involve examining theoretical models (e.g., Social Cognitive Theory, Diffusion of Innovations, Ecological models) for guiding the development of interventions.
Selected Publications
Yu J, Farmer A, Mager D and Willows ND. Dairy foods are an important source of calcium and vitamin D among Canadian-born and Asian-born Chinese in Edmonton, Alberta. Nutrition Research, 2012; 32 (3): 177-184.
Chu Y, Farmer A, Veugelers P, Fung C, Kuhle S and Storey K. Involvement in home meal preparation is associated with food preference and self-efficacy among Canadian children. Public Health Nutrition, 2012; May 11:1-5.
Brisbois T, Farmer A and McCargar L. Early markers of obesity. Obesity Reviews, 2012; 13 (4):347-367.
Leung B, Kaplan B, Field C, O'Beirne M, Farmer A, Dewey D, Johnston D. Interdisciplinary teams make a difference. Alberta Innovates – Health Solutions. KT Casebook 2011, 2:5-12.
Downs S, Farmer A, Quintanilha M, Berry T, Mager D, Willows N and McCargar L. From paper to practice: barriers to adopting nutrition guidelines in schools. Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, 2011; 44 (2):114-122.
Downs S, Farmer A, Quintanilha M, Berry T, Mager D, Willows N and McCargar L. Alberta nutrition guidelines for children and youth: awareness and use in schools. Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research, 2011; 72(3):137-140.
Farmer A and Mager D. Sodium Issues for Canadians. Dietetic Current: Inside Story. September, e1-e7. 2011; Dietitians of Canada. (http://bit.ly/Qdi2Xjx).
Dubois L, Carter M, Farmer A, Girard M, Burnier D, Tatone-Takuda F and Porcherie M. Higher intakes of energy and grains products at 6 years of age are associated with being overweight at 6 years of age. Journal of Nutrition, 2011; 141(11):2024-2029.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M, Burnier D and Porcherie M. Demographic and socio-economic factors related to food intake and adherence to nutrition recommendations in a cohort of preschool children. Public Health Nutrition, 2011; 14(6):1096-1104.
Farmer A, Légaré F, Turcot L, Grimshaw J, Harvey E, McGowan JL and Wolf F. Printed educational materials: effects on professional practice and health care outcomes. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews 2008, Issue 3. Art. No.: CD004398. DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD004398.pub2
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M, Peterson K. Social factors and television use during meals and snacks is associated with higher BMI among preschool children. Public Health Nutrition, 2008; 11(12):1267-1279.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M, Tatone F. Problem eating behaviors related to social factors and body weight in preschool children: A longitudinal study. The International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 2007; 4:9.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M, Peterson K. Regular sugar-sweetened beverage consumption between meals increases risk of overweight among preschool-aged children. Journal of the American Dietetic Association, 2007; 107: 924-934.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M. Family food insufficiency is related to obesity in preschool children. Social Science and Medicine, 2006; 63(6): 1503-1.
Dubois L, Farmer A, Girard M. Preschool children's eating behaviours are related to dietary adequacy and body weight. European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 2006; 12: 1-10.
Current Projects
Alleviating poverty and malnutrition in biodiversity hotspots
Funded by the International Research Development Centre of Canada
Early Markers of Obesity II
Principal Investigator
Funded by the Institute of Life Sciences International
Cultivating food security in a First Nations community in Alberta
Co-principal Investigator
Funded by the Alberta Centre for Children, Family and Community Research
The impact of maternal nutrient status during pregnancy on maternal mental health and child development
Funded by Alberta Innovates - Health Solutions (formerly AHFMR)


text:
Jim Henke, Vice President of Exhibitions and Curatorial Affairs, discusses Memphis, Tennessee's Sun Studio, founded by Sam Phillips - the legendary recording studio where Elvis Presley, Jerry Lee Lewis and others made their first recordings.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum
1100 Rock and Roll Boulevard
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
(East Ninth Street at Lake Erie)
Members Hotline 216.515.8425
Hours of Operation
© 2016 The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum, Inc. All Rights Reserved. | Mobile experience brought to you Global Prairie | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | View Full Site


text:
AFRICANGLOBE – Black America, If you haven't read the works of Chancellor Williams of George James, you may still be amongst the thinking Blacks who realize that misinformation about the standing of Africans and Black America has been the order of the day for centuries.
But if you are a dead brained ignoramus who passes on the latest piece of mythology about Black America, you should do the race a service and either educate yourself or solder your ignorant lips shut.
Black mythology is one of our greatest challenges, because when a people believe they are in a specific state, or doing specific things, those beliefs and thoughts dictate their actions.
One of the most glaring problems facing African Americans is the media's love affair with Black America, especially Black men. They love having us on the news, but the coverage is largely relegated to perpetual poverty, crime and other "bad" behavior. While we are neither the dominant nor the majority population, the negative media coverage is disproportionately high when it comes to us.
Many of our other difficulties stem directly from the misinformation that we pass on to each other, presenting lies and half-truths as "known facts." But if one of us presents factual information to challenge the lies, the ignorant are likely to challenge right back with: "where's your data?" That question will be launched even if data has been presented and even though no challenge was ever issued when the lie was accepted and passed around.
It is no secret that Black America have an image problem. It is also no secret that the media misrepresents African Americans. What is ostensibly a secret is that many of the most egregious things being said about Black people are being perpetuated by Black people.
In another Black Top Ten list, I'd like to dispel some of those myths.
Accordingly, these are the top ten things that Black people should stop saying about Black America:
The Top Ten Black Myths About Black America
1 There are more Black men in prison than in college.
False. The misleading "evidence" comes from studies such as the one conducted periodically by the Justice Policy Institute (JPI), a Washington-based research group. JPI found that there were 791,600 Black men in jail or prison and "only" 603,032 of them in colleges or universities. They presented the findings as "evidence" of more Black men in prison than in college. As late as 2004, the US Census reported that there were 864,000 Black men in college. The numbers that people (including the JPI) quote are ALL of the Black men in prison, versus ONLY the free young Black men of college age, which spans the late teens to the early twenties. And yet, the myth is still a myth. Any of us can do the math: Out of the 40 million-plus African Americans that the 2008 Census found, less than one million are in jail or prison. The reality is that while there are too many of us in prison and more of us in there than others, there are NOT more of us on the inside than on the outside.
2 Black people, particularly Black men are lazy.
False. How can a people who built this nation and did it for free suddenly become the laziest people in the nation?
According to the US Census Bureau, 68.1% of all Black men and 62.3% of Black women over the age of 16 are in the civilian labor force, compared to 73% of White men and 59.9% of White women. With racial discrimination and other challenges, more of us are still working than sitting at home.
While the Blacks have a higher percentage of poverty than Whites in America, the majority of Black people are NOT poor. Of the 40 million-plus Blacks in this nation, 8.1 million have incomes below the poverty line.
Now, what we do with our money is another story…
3 Black people abuse the Welfare system and are swelling it beyond capacity.
False. First, the actual number of Black families on Welfare has been decreasing since the early 1970's, when 46% of the recipients were Black. By the end of the 20th century, that number was down to 39%, as compared to 38% Whites who were non-Hispanic. If the comparison were strictly based on race without ethnic identification, Whites clearly outnumber Blacks on the Welfare rolls.
In addition, 40% of the families on Welfare have only one child, while the number having five or more is only 4%. And, by the last decade of the 20th century, Welfare accounted for just over 2% of the Federal Budget, while defense accounted for 24%.
Benefit programs for predominantly White farmers and big businesses far outweigh the Welfare program. Who is abusing welfare?
4. Most Black men are married to White women.
False. According to the most recent Census statistics, more than 90% of all Black men who are married are married to Black women.
Please stop lying about what you see (which isn't data—you could be looking at co-workers) and stop using celebrities to cast an indictment on an entire group.
5. Affirmative Action unfairly provides opportunities for Black America.
False. First, Affirmative Action is inappropriately used to define Black preferential treatment and "quotas" but it was actually designed to benefit a number of groups who have been discriminated against, creating parity in the workplace. Since the 1970's, Affirmative Action has benefited White women more than any other group. Secondly, no one who perpetuates this myth ever talks about other types of Affirmative Action, which benefit other races. For example, the Japanese descendants in America, who were each rewarded $20,000 in 1988 as reparations for internment during WWII, or the legacy programs which benefit people such as the dimwit son of a Bush who screwed up the world economy while in the white house.


text:
Jessica Wright Google+
Jessica Wright writes the Private Melbourne column and reports on fashion. Previously she was breaking news reporter for The Age, national political correspondent for The Sun-Herald and The Sunday Age and breaking news reporter for the National Times.
Prime Minister Tony Abbott's finances, if not political future, are secure
Jessica Wright Tony Abbott is feeling a little sick - and it's not just the after effects of what might generously be termed a difficult morning on the wireless with the Prime Minister bombarded in multiple radio...
Spin, weasel words and lies - how politicians keep attempting to break promises
Jessica Wright Let's read a story from every politician's favourite book - the Weasel Dictionary.
Commission of Audit - who, what, why and where
Jessica Wright The long awaited Commission of Audit report will be handed down on Thursday at 2pm, when its closely guarded secrets and recommendations finally become public.
Bill Shorten farewells mother, Ann, at private funeral in Melbourne
Jessica Wright Opposition Leader Bill Shorten has farewelled his mother, Ann Rosemary, at a moving private ceremony in Melbourne's east.
Years of anti-whaling campaign worth it, says Sea Shepherd
Jessica Wright Maritime environmental activist group Sea Shepherd has claimed victory for the ending of Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean following a United Nations ruling that the program was not scientific.
Turn-back policy 'will stop the boats', says people smuggler
Jessica Wright A convicted people smuggler believes the Abbott government's hard-line policy of turning back the boats is working as a deterrent for both people smugglers and those seeking passage by boat to...
Phone tapping SBY's wife 'the last straw'
Jessica Wright It would be a fool who underestimates Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's devotion and protective tendencies towards his wife.
'People are scared': allegations of sexual assault in navy
David Wroe and Jessica Wright The Department of Defence has confirmed an investigation has been launched into potential allegations of rape carried out on young sailors, including the anal penetration of both males and females...
George Brandis to repeal 'Bolt laws' on racial discrimination
Jessica Wright Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Attorney-General George Brandis will fulfil an election promise next week and introduce legislation to repeal a section of Racial Discrimination Act that conservative...
Unloseable election haunts Tony Abbott, Coalition
Jessica Wright With just one sleep to go, Tony Abbott is staring at almost certain victory in the polls - but if he and his colleagues are unwilling to bear the winner's grin just yet, it is likely due to the...
Grand Designs does Manus Island in satirical GetUp! video
Jessica Wright It's a fair bet ubiquitous British television presenter and housing critic Kevin McCloud would be less than amused by the living conditions on Papua New Guinea's Manus Island - in fairness, it isn't...
Postal applications a political ruse to get personal details
Jessica Wright It's no secret that a political party will pull out all stops to gain an advantage during an election campaign.
The low-tech way major parties trick voters into giving away personal information
Jessica Wright It's no secret that a political party will pull out all stops to gain an advantage during an election campaign, especially one as hard fought and bitter as the current race to the September 7 poll.
When political life imitates art
Jessica Wright Both major party leaders have had their not-so-glamorous moments in the spotlight captured by the cameras today.
Tomlinson to fight in Palmer's corner
Jessica Wright Mining magnate turned political party leader, Clive Palmer, has recruited a world champion boxer to his corner.
Gillard slams Abbott over 'irresponsible' economic warning
Jessica Wright Attempts by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott to compare Australia's economy to struggling European economies are ''absurd'' and ''grossly irresponsible'', according to Prime Minister Julia Gillard.
Abbott flags rise in defence spending
Michelle Grattan and Jessica Wright Tony Abbott has declared that a Coalition government would ''aspire'' to restore the 3 per cent real annual growth in defence spending that marked the final seven years of the Howard government.
PM can't get Rudd monkey off her back
Jessica Wright POLITICIANS on the make have an unerring talent for arriving in just the right spot at just the right moment - and always when the spotlight is at its brightest.


text:
Opinion Archive
The Bookworm Sez
If you are concerned about healthcare, then 'God's Hotel' is a book for you
Your wallet has been open for years. You've always been generous to your favorite charities. The food pantry, the free clinic, that children's group, the animal organization, they don't stop needing help just because it's not fund-raising time. So you give what you can. Charity knows no season. And besides, you may need them someday [ Read More ]
Let's Grow!
Knock-out rose trees are winter hardy
By now just about everyone has heard of the phenomenal "Knock-Out" Rose. We've tried them all in our own gardens and in landscapes, and to our delight they are terrific, as good as all the hype. "Knock-Out" roses are easy to grow, bloom constantly, resist disease, survive winter cold and "self-clean". This means the spent [ Read More ]
The body wears out, but the teaching of goodness does not age
Each year Memorial Day and Father's Day converge with my Dad's birthday tucked between in early June. And each year these three celebratory occasions draw my mind to a contemplative reminiscence of how Dad lived his life. He and Mom divorced when I was barely a year old and he and I didn't see each [ Read More ]
Bringing jobs home to Ohio
Like you, too often I've opened the newspaper only to learn that jobs in our state—whether in Mansfield, Lorain, or Springfield—are being outsourced to places like China, Indonesia, or Mexico. We have seen a decade of manufacturing job loss and factory shutdowns, which has weakened communities and blindsided families all across our state. Today, the [ Read More ]
Thanks go to U.S. troops
I spent Mother's Day in Afghanistan, far from my only child and her two youngsters. But I was in good company. Among the U.S. troops I visited were mothers and grandmothers. One soldier had given birth just a few months before being deployed, and I realized how tough it was for her to not be [ Read More ]
Rounding third and heading for the hospital
To say I had no athletic ability as a boy is a huge understatement. Actually, my lack of talent was more ocular than kinetic. You have to be able to see the ball before you can hit it. Most kids have two good eyes, but I was blessed with four – thanks to those mini [ Read More ]
Standing up for homeowners
Gina Brooks, like too many Ohioans, knows how difficult it is to battle a giant mortgage company. My office worked with Gina to modify her mortgage and keep her home, but she still wants to know: "Why did it take me two years, two bankruptcies, and all of this headache when (her mortgage servicer) could've [ Read More ]
Who will decorate graves of our fallen warriors?
Many of the graves of veterans in Southern Ohio are marked with American flags each year in observance of Memorial Day. In the past, such flags have usually been placed by veterans groups. But the ranks of some groups have been diminished as members became infirm with age or died themselves. Veterans service commissions in [ Read More ]
Let's Grow!
Groundcovers help reduce weeding, mulching, and erosion
Regular readers of this column already know that "the best weed control is complete darkness". In other words, weeds can only grow if the sun is hitting the ground. That's why we use mulch, and that's why we have more weed problems in sunny areas than in the shade. Using groundcover plants is a great [ Read More ]
The Bookworm Sez
Golfers will revel in 'The Big Three and Me'
Every day, you try to get a little exercise. Specifically, you try to take a good walk of five-to-seven miles, weather permitting. It kinda makes you feel like a kid again: you get some fresh air, maybe take in a few rays, chase a ball and sometimes, you play in the sand, darn it. Still, [ Read More ]


text:
Outils. Webdesign. Logiciel. Marketing. Pratique. Quintura. Webmaster Tips Newsletter. Over 100,000 webmasters subscribe to our acclaimed FREE newsletter.
Each issue offers the latest in tips, how-to's, trends, and updates -- complete with easy-to-follow examples. Newsletters and tutorials cover a wide-range of subjects directly related to your web needs - such as website design and maintenance, search engine marketing and optimization, usability, accessibility, troubleshooting tips and more. View our newsletters by subject, or date & title.


text:
Spring is ideal for outdoor photos
- Details
- Last Updated on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 00:00
- Published on Wednesday, 27 April 2011 00:00
- Hits: 1347
Each season has things about it that appeal to people. Some prefer one season over another for various reasons. No one season is perfect for everyone, but certainly we can find something about each season that we really like.
When I was young I really was not that fond of spring. I disliked the teasing weather changes. Summer and fall were more to my liking. However, as I grew older and became less fond of winter, I also saw spring from a different perspective. Even though the weather can be a tease with one day in the 80s and the next in the 50s, I will take the warm days even as few as they are as a sign of good weather to come.
One of the neatest and most promising things about spring, in my opinion, is the new life that comes with
it. Trees begin sprouting new leaves and blossoms, frogs lay eggs and croak, gardens are tilled, fish spawn and turkeys gobble trying to attract a hen. Young birds sing and build nests and the cycle of life comes once again to the point where reproduction is in full swing.
With all this life in the woods and on the water procreating and the domestic life that we have such as rabbits, chickens, ducks and other farm animals, this is a great time to get your camera and head outside to capture these moments and examples of the work our beautiful Creator has done.
Some of easiest spring photo subjects include tame life such as the farm animals. Taking photos of farm life or domestic life is fairly easy. One must only frame the subject properly and wait for a unique moment. A cow letting her calf nurse, a bunny standing on its hind legs, perhaps a rooster crowing fully stretched out with all his colors flared, or chicks hatching. Lighting might be an issue but patience and planning will overcome lighting issues.
Although the farm and domestic photos are easy to take I prefer the challenge of spring nature. Hummingbirds slurping up their syrupy supper at the feeder or, better yet, at a wild flower are fun to catch on camera. A newly dropped fawn or perhaps a turkey chick or poult can be the subject of your camera hunt.
Fresh blossoms caught up close are beautiful if you have a macro, a tripod and no wind. Windy spring weather can challenge the situation some. Close ups need to be taken on calm days. Insects are also interesting if caught up close. I have inadvertently caught some bees or flies in flowers when trying to get the flower alone. A tripod is the way to go with close ups though.
Birds are everywhere in the spring. Ospreys dive in the river looking for supper and eagles are teaching their young to fly too. Some wood ducks and mallards are leading chicks through the water. I don't know very many birds cuter than a mallard duckling. The bright yellow color with the brown stripe and happy countenance will make one smile every time.
Spring activities are also well worth taking the camera out. A kite flying at the end of a string held by a child, a toddler picking flowers or handing some to his mom, or a child holding a baby animal of some sort are all great subjects. I try to take pictures of people casting, fishing or fighting a fish. Sometimes seeing kids paddling a canoe or rowing a boat makes a great shot. This is particularly true if the person has a bright colored life jacket on. Try to zoom in and catch the water dripping off the paddle. When taking action shots put your digital on a higher ISO to still the ball as it is being kicked or a lure is being cast. However, if you slow things down a hair the slight blur of a rod being whipped back, a ball blurring as it rockets forward or a bird flapping will give a photo a different touch. The same goes for a waterfall.
Take photos in consistent light such as overcast days or in midday shade. The contrast of shade and sunlight in the same frame will take away from the shot. If shooting an angler or boater with a call cap be sure they have the cap tilted up on sunny days.
Take photos right after a rain. The drops of water on your subject will give them a touch of realism (you can also use a water bottle too). Taking photos just before a spring storm or shower can yield terrific results too. The swirling clouds, rainbows or sunrays cutting through openings in clouds can make incredible shots.
Don't disturb wildlife. If you find a baby deer or baby birds certainly don't get too close. Use a telephoto lens.
Bend down or lay down to get some shots. The perspective will be different. Have the fish caught and photographed coming right out of the water without man made objects in the background if possible. I heard of a trick that another outdoor photographer used to get leaping bass with a lure in its mouth. He submerged a big bucket in the water at the pond or lake. Then he took a camera and prefocused it on the area above the bucket. His ISO was fairly high. Then he dropped the hooked bass or fish into the bucket with his rod. The fish would swim, turn and leap out. He snapped numerous shots and often got a nice action shot of a fish leaping with a lure in its mouth. That is a neat trick that I need to try!


text:
Developing markets represent the future for many businesses. Brazil, Russia, India, China, and Indonesia make up 60 percent of the world's population and account for 40 percent of global GDP growth. But companies cannot treat these markets as fledgling versions of the developed economies that have been their mainstay. They must rethink how they go to market in these places, which frequently do not have a state-of-the-art marketing, distribution, or retailing infrastructure. This article is the first in a series on how consumer-facing companies can succeed in developing markets through excellence in consumer insight, channel management, and in-store execution.
Consumer insight can be the beginning of a beautiful relationship with customers—to paraphrase the last line of Casablanca. Unless companies understand consumers' unmet needs and create goods and services that have appeal, they will not win customers. In developing markets, this capability is more important than ever because the landscape is changing so rapidly, the rules of the road are being written on the fly, and solid research—the keystone of consumer insight—is hard to gather.
Consider the case of a global fast-moving consumer goods company in India with interest in the nutritional space. When scanning the market for growth opportunities, the company realized that the disease burden in India was going through a dramatic shift. Chronic "lifestyle" illnesses such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease were expected to jump from around 30 percent of the total disease burden in 1990 to almost 60 percent by 2020. Deeper consumer research made clear the willingness of Indian consumers to trade up for products that improve their children's health—insight that unearthed specific opportunities for targeting children.
In response, the company evaluated its global portfolio, identified specific products that would cater to the health needs of children, and accelerated its launch plan. Further research indicated the importance to consumers of including doctors and nutritionists when selecting the right brands to push, and this then formed the platform for a successful launch. Without the insights generated from local research, the company would likely have continued to apply its global launch priorities in India, hence missing out on a key opportunity to introduce relevant, high-growth products.
The rewards of figuring out what consumers want and acting on those insights can be great. But this is no easy task, given the difficulties of doing business in developing markets.
In these markets, consumer-facing companies must manage four specific challenges.
Speed of Change. Consumer demographics and preferences are in flux, including dramatic increases in wealth and purchasing power. The number of middle-class households in the Asia-Pacific region is projected to grow from 525 million today to 3 billion by 2030. The middle class in these markets is emerging everywhere, not just in the familiar big cities. In 2010, China had 88 cities with at least 250,000 households classified as affluent or middle class. By 2020, that number will triple. In India, where wealth has historically concentrated in cities, rural consumption is expected to grow by nearly 6 percent annually over the next five years.
At the same time that its size is swelling, the tastes of the middle class in developing countries are becoming more sophisticated. For example, in India, sales of packaged snack foods have been growing by more than 20 percent annually at the expense of traditional street food sold by vendors. This shift reflects rising education levels as well as marketing campaigns that promote packaged foods as healthy, hygienic, and aspirational.
Diversity. Consumer markets in developing economies are even more diverse than in developed economies, where they are hardly homogenous. Consumer insight is simply harder to come by in a place such as India, which has 22 official languages and hundreds of dialects, or in China, with 7 regional languages. Consumer behavior can also vary widely within a country: Chinese consumers in top-tier cities say they will spend more on products that have meaningful differences, but in lower-tier cities consumers are more likely to trade up for brand names. Across countries with somewhat comparable economic profiles, it is equally difficult to derive and predict consumer behavior. Text-messaging usage, to take one example, ranges from 48 percent in India to 80 percent in Russia and 100 percent in Indonesia. (See Exhibit 1 below.)
Data Limitations. Historical data and current research are scant, and when they are available they do not necessarily illuminate the key issues. In countries such as Indonesia, Brazil, and India, modern retailing—replete with bar codes, scanners, and cash registers that facilitate data mining—is only nascent. It can be challenging to generate insights by analyzing sales of mom-and-pop shops. The complex, multilayered distribution networks in developing markets further obscure the visibility that manufacturers of consumer products have of retailers and consumers.
In addition, while the statistical bureaus of most developed nations generate high-quality demographic data by postal code, this information is minimal or missing in developing markets. It is frequently out of date and difficult to obtain.
Logistical Challenges. The barriers to conducting proprietary research are high. The scale and scope of these markets—for example, 11 time zones in Russia—can paralyze data collection activities or make them cost prohibitive. Third-party research agencies do conduct primary research and focus groups, but they are spread thin. China has 45 members in the European Society for Opinion and Market Research, the leading such trade association; Russia has 38; and India, 18. The U.S., on the other hand, has 90 ESOMAR members, and the U.K. and Germany have 174 and 150, respectively.
Not surprisingly, research firms in developing markets are unable to conduct research with the same depth and breadth as in developed economies. In China, for example, even the largest agencies may need to outsource field research in smaller cities, and the quality of this research must be closely monitored. Low Internet penetration in such places as China and Brazil, where 40 percent and 60 percent of the population, respectively, are online, also limits the ability to capture quick consumer feedback and to run surveys. (See Exhibit 2 below.) Online panels—groups that agree to take part in surveys and give customer feedback—can work in developing countries, as long as researchers consider the possibility of sample bias and think carefully about the categories and research needs for which an online panel is appropriate.
The challenges of conducting research and generating consumer insights are worth overcoming. Companies that can confidently conduct research and translate their findings into appealing products, prices, and service levels will possess a weapon that is not easy for their competitors to duplicate.
An Indonesian retail bank wanting to understand why it was underperforming took the time to analyze the market and create a successful transformation plan built on the foundations of market research. It identified the two key drivers of future profitability as a growing customer base and deepening customer relationships. The company then conducted extensive focus groups and consumer surveys that helped it to understand customer perceptions, expectations, and preferences.
The bank incorporated the attributes that customers care about most into a unique value proposition and brand promise. It defined a future business model that would deliver on this brand promise, and it undertook a broad set of transformative initiatives. The consumer-research-driven strategy proved quite successful. In less than two years, the bank has seen a 40 percent increase in volume.
Companies require a strong commitment and a creative approach to conducting research in developing markets. Three steps are key.
First, cast a wide net. Companies should combine primary research with macroeconomic data. Don't just look in the usual places, such as government agencies. There is a rich vein of privately generated research available. Over the past five years, The Boston Consulting Group has conducted extensive primary consumer research in these markets. Other organizations have completed similar work.
Some of this research may still be in raw form. With extra effort, it can frequently be converted into market intelligence. For example, the National Sample Survey of India conducts one of the largest and perhaps least-used consumer research efforts in that country.
Second, dive beneath the surface. Look beyond what consumers say and try to understand what they actually do and what their underlying desires and aspirations are. This may take a little extra effort and some creative solutions. Consumers in these markets often claim to use a product because it connotes status, but they may be overstating the truth. It is possible to cross-check statements made by consumers—for example, by looking at durable goods ownership in a market or by asking for bank statements. Companies can develop a good read on a market by studying the closets and refrigerators of a representative sample of consumers or by following them as they shop. One consumer panel in India does a "wrapper collection," asking participants to save empty packaging and to keep a usage diary to understand consumption.
Finally, build the capabilities. Create an organizational structure to generate high-quality consumer insight in these markets. If companies cannot buy the research they need at the quality level they expect, they will need to build it themselves by investing in market research teams on the ground. If they do outsource to research agencies, they still need to oversee and spot-check the data in-house.
While these markets are large and sprawling, companies should resist the temptation to spread their research resources too thin. It makes more sense to focus on fewer, higher-impact research projects by testing a few key hypotheses than to comprehensively cover the waterfront.
Most important, the market research team needs to build credibility within the company and engage senior-executive leadership directly. If it is viewed as just another support function, the group will not have the respect and influence it needs to shape business decisions.
An apparel maker in China took this lesson to heart after it suffered several years of declining market share. Initial market research revealed that the brand had different strengths and roles with different segments of consumers and within smaller cities. Although significant opportunities existed in these cities, the company needed a much deeper understanding of the unique behaviors of specific consumer segments.
The company soon recognized that it could not conduct market research episodically in such a fast-moving market. It is now actively incorporating consumer insight across a broad range of activities from product assortment to marketing messaging. The apparel maker has also expanded the size of its business-intelligence staff in order to improve consumer-driven data-mining capabilities. Based on emerging consumer insights, the company has repositioned one of its main brands, giving it renewed focus and energy.
In developed markets, most major consumer-facing companies understand the benefits of consumer insight. The playing field is not nearly so level in developing markets. Because consumer insight can be so difficult to generate in these countries, companies that do it well will outperform those that do not. But companies cannot produce consumer insight in the same way as in their home markets. Effective research requires planning and organization, including the hiring of more research and analytical staff and paying more attention to their findings. The payoff for the extra effort, however, will be real and enduring.


text:
6:16pm - It's stumps at all three of our games and here is the state of play:
Warwickshire are 254 for six, with Laurie Evans 85 not out, after choosing to bat against Nottinghamshire at Edgbaston.
Glamorgan are 315 for three, with Murray Goodwin and Jim Allenby unbeaten on 138 and 68 respectively, against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.
Hampshire are 262 for three, with Michael Carberry still there on 137, against Kent at Canterbury.
5:45pm - It's been quite a day for Glamorgan, who pass 300 for the loss of just three wickets as Allenby and Goodwin prosper.
5:10pm - Hampshire lose another when James Vince is pinned in front by Calum Haggett, only for Michael Carberry to raise the visiting fans' mood by reaching a fine century. Glamorgan roll on versus Lancashire, meanwhile, as the in-form Jim Allenby moves past 50.
Warwickshire are enjoying no such happiness with the bat, Rikki Clarke the latest man to go as Adams strikes once more.
4:49pm - A couple of wickets to update you on: Hampshire have lost Liam Dawson, trapped lbw by the ever-impressive Darren Stevens for 75, while Chris Woakes managed just 14 for Warwickshire before being bowled by Samit Patel.
4:30pm - Murray Goodwin has rediscovered his best form in recent times, epitomised by the veteran reaching yet another century. Elsewhere, Andre Adams has had Tim Ambrose caught behind to leave Warwickshire four down.
4:10pm - The action has resumed at the start of the evening session.
3:49pm - The interval arrives in the other two games with Warwickshire 186 for three and Evans on 50 while Hampshire are 171 for one with Carberry and Dawson, who have put on 140, on 84 and 72 respectively.
3:41pm - It's tea at Emirates Old Trafford where Glamorgan are 201 for three and Goodwin is on 80.
3:21pm - Westwood's vigil ends on 68 as he drives Samit Patel to mid-on, making Warwickshire 132 for three. He added 89 with Laurie Evans.
Simon Kerrigan has his second victim of the day, Chris Cooke for 23. That leaves Glamorgan 185 for three and halts a stand of 65 with Goodwin, who is still going strong.
3pm - Carberry shortly follows Dawson to a half-century as they approach a century alliance.
2:36pm - Murray Goodwin continues Glamorgan's good progress by bringing up a fifty.
Westwood has been dropped by Alex Hales at second slip.
2:19pm - Ian Westwood heralds a patient half-century for Warwickshire. Meanwhile, Michael Carberry and Liam Dawson have shared a fifty partnership for Hampshire's second wicket.
What a catch! Agathangelou takes the catch (bowled Hogg) at the second time of asking at 2nd slip and Rees goes for 58. Glamorgan 120-2.
— Lancashire CCC (@LancsCCC) July 15, 2013
1:44pm - Play has resumed in the three matches. Will it be another batsmen's session?
1:05pm - Here are the lunch scores, which show opting to bat first has been justified in all three games.
Division One
Warwickshire are 54 for two versus Nottinghamshire at Edgbaston.
Division Two
Glamorgan are 108 for one against Lancashire at Emirates Old Trafford.
Hampshire are 68 for one facing Kent at Canterbury.
12:55pm - The ball after the Welsh County reach 100, Rees goes to a half-century by hitting off-spinner Arron Lilley for an eighth four of his innings.
12:45pm - Gareth Rees and Goodwin share a smooth fifty partnership as Glamorgan near three figures.
12:35pm - Andre Adams bowls Will Porterfield for 10, leaving slow-scoring Warwickshire 43 for two.
12:18pm - Murray Goodwin, who replaced Bragg, eases to 17 from 13 balls with four fours - three off Kerrigan.
12:06pm - Lancashire's England Lions spinner Simon Kerrigan strikes as Will Bragg is held at slip for 24 with an opening stand of fifty in sight.
11:50am - The towering Charlie Shreck snares Hampshire captain Jimmy Adams for eight via a catch at midwicket.
11:39am - The first wicket of the day goes to Nottinghamshire's Luke Fletcher, having in-form Varun Chopra - who hit 228 not out last week - caught at slip for 10.
11:30am - All three sets of opening batsmen are making good on batting first, albeit with steady scoring.
11am - As expected, play begins on time in all three matches.
10:50am - Kent include Brendan Nash, who on Saturday retired on 199 with exhaustion after batting for most of the hottest day of the year to set up a stunning chase of 411 versus Gloucestershire.
10:40am - Unsurprisingly given the continuing hot weather, all three toss-winning teams - Warwickshire, Glamorgan and Hampshire - opt to bat first.
10:25am - Good morning and welcome to ecb.co.uk's live blog coverage of three LV= County Championship games that start today.
Warwickshire, Division One's defending champions, and Nottinghamshire seek third wins of the campaign at Edgbaston, Division Two leaders Lancashire face lowly Glamorgan at Emirates Old Trafford and there is a south-coast clash between Kent and Hampshire at Canterbury. News of the tosses follows shortly.


text:
I wanted to write a Model Builder but I am not sure how to do save the final output as a geodatabase.
I am working on to classify each imagery (about 83 of them) and then sent it to a polygon and then rename it to the same name from the original file to save to the geodatabase.
It is working but I could not get the final output to change the pathname to the geodatabase I wanted.


text:
2016-17 Academic Program Printable Version
Rigorous, Collegial LearningWith 23 Advanced Placement courses and a dozen Honors courses, our Upper School challenges the brightest of thinkers, in all academic subject areas. We see rigorous work as an opportunity, not a threat, and teachers present those opportunities after careful planning and with clear expectations.
The Benjamin faculty starts from the premise that success happens in different ways for different students, and teachers focus their efforts individually to ensure that, despite the significant academic demands, every student has the opportunity to succeed. Teachers work alongside their students in the Benjamin Upper School, asking more questions than they answer, arbitrating the classroom dynamics of curious minds unleashed.
Personal AttentionWe also tend to the personal growth of our students, courtesy of twice-weekly advisory meetings where faculty serve as advocates for their student advisees over the course of their four years in the Upper School.
A Program with Breadth We are a 21st century liberal arts school, grounded in tradition. Supported by a range of state-of-the-art technology and resources, students are stretched, not just academically, but in the art studios, the music rooms, on stage, on the playing fields, and in their service to the community. A comprehensive selection of electives, curricular and extra-curricular sports, art programs, as well as 25 clubs and activities, enable students to achieve things they might not have imagined.
National STEM Program (Science Technology Engineering Math) Presentation by Upper School Department Chair Darryl Martino and Middle School Department Chair Gabriele St. Martin
Benjamin STEM Program (Sustainability Tinkering Engagement Making) Presentation by Darryl Martino, Science Department Chair
Character education is implicit in all we do, and students are required to abide by an honor code. Respect and courtesy are central to the Benjamin learning experience.
On to CollegeWhile our curriculum prepares students for the most selective colleges and universities in the nation, our College Counseling Office works closely with students to target institutions that best satisfy their individual interests and aspirations. A brief introduction to the college process begins in 8th grade, and then the emphasis ramps up each year, culminating in intensive, family-based sessions with counselors during senior year.
It is our hope that no matter which college or university our students attend, they carry with them habits of the mind and an ambition of the heart that our teachers, PK3-12, work hard to model every day.
The Benjamin School
Lower/Middle School & Mailing Address11000 Ellison Wilson Road North Palm Beach, FL 33408 Ph: 561.626.3747
Upper School & Benjamin Hall 4875 Grandiflora Road Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418 Ph: 561.472.5998
Privacy Policy © Copyright 2016 The Benjamin School


text:
SagePayroll is the UK leader in payroll software for small to medium sized businesses, calculates tax, National insurance and net pay in minutes. Automatic SSP, SMP & Pension calculations. Complying with the latest government legislations, it covers all payroll tasks.
From 6 April 2013 employers will have to start reporting PAYE information to HMRC in real time.
This means that employers (or their accountant, bookkeeper or payroll bureau) will have to:
• send details to HMRC every time they pay an employee, at the time they pay them
• use payroll software to send this information electronically as part of their routine payroll process. http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/payerti/getting-started/index.htm
The training will be provided by qualified trainers who have vast knowledge and practical experience.


text:
Plaza Club
Weddings & Events
Private Events
Let us help you plan your special event. Ask for more information or meet with one of our event planners.Find Out More
Event Questions?
Carrie Anne Silvers
Private Events Director
210.227.4191 x:207
The premier San Antonio private events location
Theme parties, retirement, anniversary or anything you choose: We invite you to be a guest at your own party.
If you're planning a birthday, retirement party, family reunion or are just expecting out-of-town guests and don't want to feel the heat – bring them here to the Club and let us take care of everything Texas-style. While you enjoy our great summer views in the cool comfort of the Club, be a pampered guest at your own party.
Holiday party rooms
Have you thought about your holiday party this year? We can help with every detail from a simple office luncheon to dinner and dancing with all the embellishments you need. Is your company on a budget this year? Talk to our party planning experts to see how we can help you.


text:
This book contains photographs taken of beautiful Florida and many of its birds, reptiles and mammals. Come and discover the wild side of Florida with this exciting, colorful collection of photography by Karen King.
I am a self taught artist who emerged because of my love for horses and wildlife. All my artwork and photography comes from my real life experiences, whether on the farm, the zoo, or real wild adventures. Each painting or photo has its own story to tell, which is my life story and the animals who have been a part of it. I have a passion for educating people about the endangered animals and the importance of saving their habitats. I continue to pursue my career as an artist and conservationist.
Comment posted.
Log in or create an account to post a comment.
Wild Florida II Published October 09, 2010
My Life, My Art A Lifetime Journey Published April 30, 2010


text:
International Health Certificates By USDA Accredited Veterinarians~Please Call For Emergency Service Hours~Please Call For Daily Walk-in Times~88 Years of Community Service~ Serving Bronx &Surrounding Areas~Los doctores QueHablan Espanol.
Whether it's routine health care and grooming or emergency services, we are the complete medical, surgical, and dental hospital for your animal companion. We offer state-of-the art digital x-rays. Also, we exclusively use SevoFlo anesthesia. SevoFlo is a veterinary form of sevoflurane and is the latest in veterinary gas anesthesia. It is the anesthetic choice for human surgeries, including children. After surgery with SevoFlo most dogs make a smooth, rapid recovery and head home quickly-and that's what everyone wants. Learn more about the veterinary medical and dental care we provide.
Excess population growth among pets leads to unnecessary suffering and a strain on local resources. That's why we believe strongly in spaying and neutering dogs and cats to ensure they do not breed of their own accord. This also helps to prevent reproductive ailments.
Safeguard your pets against illness with pet vaccinations. These injections not only help your pets, but also reduce the transmission of disease to others.
We have always been committed to providing excellent pet care at affordable prices. Our dedicated and experienced doctors and staff will assist you with all of your pet's healthcare needs in a compassionate and caring manner. Walk-ins are welcome but please call us before hand at 718-367-4350 to obtain our daily walk-in times. We proudly carry Science Diet and Prescription Diet pet foods.
Walk-ins are welcome and we offer courteous service at affordable prices for our medical services. To keep your pet in good shape, we proudly carry pet food from Hills Science Diet™, Prescription Diet™, and Eukanuba Foods™. These top brands ensure your dog or cat meets his or her nutritional requirements. We also exclusively use Sevoflo™ Anesthesia.
Please call for emergency service hours. Compassionate Care, 88 years of community service. Los doctores Que Hablan Espanol.
We Accept the Following Payment Methods:
We Also Accept the Care Credit Pet Card


text:
I see that the President bypassed Congress and appointed Bolton as US Ambassador to the UN. The fireworks should be...interesting.
Printable View
I see that the President bypassed Congress and appointed Bolton as US Ambassador to the UN. The fireworks should be...interesting.
Good, this took way too long. Personally I think we don't need an ambassador because we should pull out of the UN altogether.
Folks may not like what he has to say, or the way he says it, but he's going to make it difficult for them to ignore him.
I'm glad for this actually. I give W a brownie point for this.
Bolton who ? Not Micheal Bolton i hope...
On balance in favor - I am rather hoping Bolton will (potentially) stir up a hornet's nest and get Annan quickly up tight!!
Better still as I think most of us agree - get USA the **** out of UN or UN the *** out of USA - I personally want ZERO involvement with them any more - no more meddling and intrusion is needed and we do NOT need them one IOTA!
Only ''need'' is pure political horse pucky.
Did you hear the comments Kofi Annan made today "welcoming" Bolton to his post? He sounded like someone had spoonfed him something brown. He even made a comment that they were in the midst of some "major reforms". I would bet he is absolutely beside himself. I hope Boton splits the place wide open....
Too little, too late, in my book. I really hope Bolton becomes a catalyst for positive change, either triggering a complete overhaul of the UN or shedding enough light on its skeletons that the American people decide it's time to leave the UN behind.Quote:
Originally Posted by Bumper