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Ski Santa Fe is a great resort overall. We have been there repeatedly due to their great service and friendly attitudes. We used their ski school in 2010 for our 9 year old to learn to snowboard. Two days of lessons had him boarding with confidence. This year we returned and he kept up with the rest of us without further lessons.
March 13 & 14, 2012: after receiving 7 inches of snow a few days before, the skiing was very good but not great. The resort does a great job of grooming the runs. The groomed runs are very good skiing all day. Other trails were generally frozen for most of the morning hours. Several large and flatter runs (Sunnyside, Santa Fe Trail) got slushy in the afternoon. Camp robber, a run on the far NE side of the trails, was getting bare and I'm sure will be closed before too much longer if no new snow is received. Other runs on the East half of the mountain (Lower Burro, Alpine, Lobo, under Lift 7) are starting to show brown through the snow.
This was spring break, but the lines were not bad at all. We never waited more than 2 minutes to get on a lift. We stayed on Lifts 1, 2, 3, and 7 though. The other two are "bunny" type lifts and there was more of a line.
My only complaint this year was lift operation. They slowed the lifts a little more than usual and stopped lifts way too often. Over two days I estimate we were stopped on lifts 8 times. I don't like that and don't see much reason for it.
Can't speak to the nightlife as we were on a "family" trip. Santa Fe has a full gambit of restaurants though from the usual chains to great local fair. I highly recommend Maria's for "New Mexican style Mexican food".
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Proposal for driving licence for gearless scooter after 16 years
Ministry has constituted a panel comprising Transport Ministers from states, headed by Rajasthan Transport Minister to prepare a draft for stricter road safety bill.
This man in Bengaluru stole scooters to maintain two wives
Murali operated on his own and had no partners, according to Sheshadripuram police who seized 25 vehicles worth around Rs15 lakh from him.
Scooter's back, with new hero on road
Slowing rural demand after two rain deficit years might be weighing down Splendor's sales but Honda says there is more to these results than El Nino.
Honda doubles Gujarat plant's scooter capacity with new line
The plant will be producing three variants of the company's best-selling Activa models and Dio scooters only, as it hopes to reach maximum output by September.
Suzuki to fix faulty rear axle in 54,740 Access 125 scooters
The campaign will cover the Access 125 scooters manufactured between March 8 and June 22 in 2016. Owners of the vehicles covered will be contacted by Suzuki dealers.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India sales rise 22 per cent to 4,27,384 units in June
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today reported 22.52 per cent increase in total sales at 4,27,384 units in June.
World's oldest cat Scooter dies aged 30
Born on March 26, 1986 when US President Ronald Reagan was in the White House, Scooter had been undergoing treatment after breaking his leg in October 2014.
Scooters have overgrown auto growth: Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India
Yadvinder Singh Guleria, Senior VP-Sales & Marketing, Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India, decodes growth in the two-wheeler segment.
Amma of all sops: Jayalalithaa gives free phones, 50% off on scooters
After the last election, she had distributed free laptops to class 11 and 12 students. Now they have been promised free internet connectivity.
Scooters to drive two-wheeler sales till FY20: Report
Two-wheeler sales will continue to be driven by scooters and their share in the industry will jump to around 40 per cent by 2019-20, according to a report.
Jayalalithaa releases AIADMK manifesto, promises free mobile phones and 50% subsidy on scooters
Women will get 50% subsidy on scooters and all ration card holders will be given free mobile phones, said chief minister and AIADMK general secretary J Jayalalithaa after releasing her party's manifesto for the May 16 assembly election.
Focus on scooters, LED push help Fiem Industries shine bright
The revenue of Fiem Industries grew by annualised 23% in the past five years, higher than the industry growth of under 10%.
Hey Didi in expansion mode, plans to have 5,000 women scooter drivers this year
The start-up has already trained 200 women for last-mile ecommerce delivery. The other cities awaiting expansion are Pune, Bengaluru, Goa and Gurgaon.
Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India finalises wage pact with workers
As per the agreement reached, HMSI will give an increment of Rs 23300 over a period of three years between 2015 and 2018.
Yamaha launches all new Cygnus Ray-ZR scooter at Rs 52,000
Of the total demand for two wheelers in India, the scooter segment is soaring with 30% contribution to the sales and Yamaha is looking at 10% market share for this year.
Aprilia SR 150: A scooter to be made in India
The Aprilia SR 150 scooter was unveiled for the first time in the Indian market at the 2016 Auto Expo with a possible launch by mid-2016.
Hyundai to develop mini electric car, electric scooter: Report
Hyundai Motor will start developing a one-seater electric car and an electric scooter, according to a media report.
Ather Energy launches smart electric scooter S340
Ather Energy's smart scooter, which claims a top speed of 72 kmph, has a touchscreen dashboard with built-in navigation.
Hero MotoCorp aspires for leadership slot in scooters
"We have more product lineup but we will not disclose the same now. We have also showcased a concept e-scooter in auto show," Srinivasu said.
Yamaha unveils new scooter Cygnus Ray-ZR for Indian market
Yamaha Motors today unveiled a new scooter, Cygnus Ray-ZR, for the Indian market at the 13th edition of the Auto Expo.
Mahindra launches all electric scooter GenZe in US
Mahindra's GenZe 2.0, the first connected all-electric scooter, was conceived in Silicon Valley and engineered/assembled in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Government may consider selling off Scooters India
The government is considering selling off Scooters India, four years aftera shelving a similar plan for the state-run manufacturer of Vikram three-wheelers.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India faces production loss of 20% at Tapukara due to strike
HMSI is facing a production loss of 20% at its Tapukara plant in Rajasthan's Alwar district, where a section of workers is on strike for past 10 days.
Short time revivals fail to speed up state-owned Scooters India profits, union now favours privatisation
ET reported in December that the government is yet again thinking of selling Scooters India. "We were at the forefront of opposing privatisation.
Hero MotoCorp eyes 20% market share in scooter segment
With the launch of new scooter 'Duet', Hero MotoCorp is expecting to increase market share to 20% from 14% now, a senior company official said today.
Honda Motor plans a scooter-bike crossover, to unveil it at Auto Expo
Honda Motor is combining the convenience of a scooter and the agility of motorcycle to produce a crossover two-wheeler for the Indian market.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter sales down 2% in September
Two-wheeler manufacturer Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today reported a 2 per cent decline in total sales at 4,30,732 units.
Mahindra group launches electric scooter GenZe 2.0 in US
The $17bn Mahindra group's US firm Gen Ze on Wednesday launched its urban mobility electric bike in the US for the American market at $2999 a bike.
Scooters India's net worth turns positive
Public sector entity Scooters India's net worth has turned positive and the company may soon move out of the purview of Board for Industrial and Financial reconstruction.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter sales up 2% in August
HMSI's motorcycle sales, however, declined 17.41 per cent to 1,26,452 units last month, from 1,53,117 last year.
Delivery startup Roadrunnr speeds ahead with electric scooters
"At any point in time, I can track the petrol usage and speed and location of each bike in a much more scaleable way," said co-founder and CEO Mohit Kumar.
Piaggio India launches Vespa scooter in Nepal
Italian two-wheeler maker Piaggio, maker of scooter Vespa, today announced entry into Nepal through its Indian arm by launching the iconic model.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter ties up with Andhra Bank for vehicle finance
Two-wheeler major Honda Motorcycle & Scooter India (HMSI) today said it has tied up with Andhra Bank for retail finance.
Government invites application for Director (Finance) in Scooters India
Scooters India Ltd, was incorporated in 1972 with the objective to manufacture two-wheelers and three-wheelers and is headquarterd at Lucknow.
Mahindra plans to launch Peugeot scooters in North Africa, Vietnam
Mahindra is working to expand presence of Peugeot Motocycles, in which it had acquired a majority stake, beyond Europe by entering markets like North Africa and Vietnam.
Suzuki Motorcycle India unveils news 110cc scooter Let's
Atul Gupta, Executive Vice President, Suzuki Motorcycle, said "Suzuki Let's is the favorite scooter of college-going city youth."
Yamaha launches three new scooters
Japanese two-wheeler maker Yamaha today launched an all new range of its three scooter models, Alpha, Ray and Ray Z priced between Rs 47,805 and Rs 49,939.
Scooters make a strong comeback, new bunch looks lithe, sporty and swish
There was a time when scooters were seen as not macho enough. But millennials, says V Sunil, director at ad agency Wieden & Kennedy India, are not hung up on image issues.
First image of new Hero scooter
A brand new Hero scooter has been spied in India, featuring a new design and features like telescopic front forks
Hero MotoCorp set to launch unisex 'Duet' scooter
ET had reported on February 9 about the launch of Hero's unisex scooter which will take on Honda's best-selling scooter, Activa.
HMSI sells 20 million scooters and motorcycles in India
Achieving a new milestone, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) today said it has sold 20 million two wheelers in India.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter sales up 10% in February
HMSI's motorcycle sales, however, declined by 2.25 per cent to 1,39,334 units last month compared with 1,42,549 units in February 2014.
Tiger Global changes stripes, invests in maker of smart electric scooters
New York-based hedge fund Tiger Global has stepped up to invest in Ather Energy, a maker of smart electric scooters that's preparing for a commercial launch next year.
Independence Day Special: How Bajaj scooters gave Indian middle-class its first two-wheeler
In the late 80s the only thing tougher to get than a Bajaj Chetak was a telephone connection.
Honda Motorcycle & Scooter sales rise 9 per cent in April
The company's scooter sales jumped by 15.95 per cent to 1,97,801 units from 1,70,589 units in April 2014, it added.
Gusto to boost Mahindra's scooter sales in east
West Bengal has remained as an important market for Mahindra contrubuting 10 per cent to total volume of scooters sold, Verma said.

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Category: Art Auction 2013
As of 8:00 pm, August 30th, bidding online in the auction is officially closed.
You will be notified if you won any pieces, thank you for all of your support!
Artist winners for this exhibit are as follows:
People's Choice, winner of a solo exhibit next August: Erin Inglis!
Highest Bid, winner of a $50 gift certificate to Black Horse Fine Art Supply: Dierdra Michelle!
Artist Names Drawn at Random, winners of gift certificates to Artist Mediums': Adrienne Goulette & Robert Hoffman!
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After finding two bodies in a
burned-out SUV earlier this month, the Bernalillo County Sheriff's
Office traced the vehicle's owner to the El Pueblo Apartments in
Albuquerque, New Mexico. On April 10, the officers gathered at the
complex to conduct a raid. At the last minute, they noticed
activity in a unit two doors away, and decided to raid that one,
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Five charred bodies discovered in a smoldering SUV in the Arizona desert apparently are a missing family in a murder-suicide case rather than victims of drug smugglers as first suggested by Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu.
Two Albuquerque police officers are facing murder charges in the 2014 shooting of a homeless man. Bernalillo County District Attorney Kari Brandenburg said today that she had filed charges against Det. Keith Sandy and SWAT member Do...
Yesterday, the Prince George's County Sheriff's Department announced that its internal review found that its officers did nothing wrong in the SWAT raid on Berwyn Heights, Maryland Mayor Cheye Calvo's home. Last summer, officers int...
Five bodies burned beyond recognition in a vehicle discovered smoldering in the southern Arizona desert appear to be victims of drug-smuggling violence, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu said Saturday.
Earlier this month, staff writer Dan Weikel talked with Art Leahy, Metrolink's new chief executive officer, during an inspection of the regional commuter railroad's Ventura County Line between Chatsworth and Burbank.


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State cross country teams named
Published: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 6:01 a.m.
Last Modified: Friday, January 23, 2009 at 11:33 p.m.
HOUMA The Louisiana Track and Field Coaches Association announced its 2008 Allstate Sugar Bowl Cross Country All-State team this month.
The team is based on the top 25 performances at the 2008 LHSAA State Cross Country Championship Meet held in Natchitoches.
The area cross country representatives on the girls team were Skyla Jackson of Terrebonne (22nd, 19:30) and Hali Yarmush of Ellender (25th, 19:37).
The two local runner on the boys team were Chase Menard of South Terrebonne (16th, 16:04) and Jordan Reed of E.D. White Catholic (25th, 16:21).
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Dexim Premium MHub Dock Station (DWP005)
Company: Teleway Industrial Ltd.
Price: $69.99
As the proud owner of a 3G iPhone, and with a passion for listening to podcasts, audiobooks, and music, I find myself constantly syncing my iPhone with my iMac. Unfortunately, Apple does not include a dock with the latest incarnations of the iPhone, or, as I like to call it, "My Precious." As a phone owner who prefers to roll with my phone naked and case-less, I'm always trying to find a soft spot on my desk to set the phone during syncs and charges. The Dexim MHub Dock Station offers a great solution to my conundrum.
The Dexim MHub Dock Station combines the functionality of a USB hub, a media card reader, an iPod/iPhone/Blackberry dock and charging station, and a digital camera connection to your Mac, all in one compact package. People can take advantage of this combination of features and de-clutter their desktops.
The packaging of the MHub has been thought out with the consumer in mind. The cable ties are all hook and loop, the packaging contains a minimal amount of recyclable plastic, and, best of all, there is no need for scissors to cut open one of those clamshells so notorious for cutting fingers. Every cable in the package has a small tag indicating what it's for. Thank you! A leather bag for transporting the MHub with you on the go is also provided.
The MHub adds three more USB ports to your Mac, something you can never have enough of. It also acts as an adjustable, cushioned charging dock for any iPod or iPhone with a 30-pin connector. A cable for connecting to a Blackberry is also included. The syncs are fast and the charging occurs as speedily as if you're connected directly to your Mac with the cable that comes with your iPhone/iPod.
The media card reader works well, with file transfers into iPhoto occurring quickly. The reader will accept HCSD, SD, or MMA media cards via a slot on the left side of the unit.
There isn't a lot to complain about when it comes to the MHub. I noticed that the LED indicator lights on the front of the unit were a bit small and tough to see in a well-lit room, but other than that minor note, I was extremely pleased with the MHub and am considering purchasing one of my own.
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Writing for MyMac.com since August of 2009, Mike Breed is an Earth Science and Biology teacher at Chenango Valley High School in Binghamton, New York. He is currently acting as the Science Department Chairman in his school district as well. Mike has received numerous grants to incorporate Apple products into the laboratories and activities of his students, with the hopes of adding a new element of learning to the teaching of science in a demanding learning environment. A lifelong resident of Cortland, New York, Mike enjoys spending time with his family when not busy with his duties at school. An avid fan of the Macintosh platform, Mike also spends a great deal of time reading and working from his iPad and iPhone, where he is reading his way through the entire chronology of Star Wars novels. Mike is also passionate about fishing and enjoys spending time each weekend fishing with his father on the waters of central New York State's Finger Lakes.
4 Responses to Dexim Premium MHub Dock Station – Review
Hey, I know it has been quite a while since you reviewed this, but it seems to be the only dock I can find which has external power supply. Does it charge the phone while the Mac/PC is turned off? I am looking for a solution that I can put on my desk and be sure to charge, and if the Laptop is turned on will sync as well…
Hey Philipp,
I just checked on that for you. I turned off my iMac and threw a 2nd gen iPod Nano on there. Sure enough, it's charging away.
hey nice article.
on the site there are two different types :
Premium MHub Dock Station (DWP 005)
MHub Dock Station (DWP 001)
what is the difference
on the DWP 001 do you choose what plug you get because im in australia and i dont want a us plug so do i get this or premium?
Hey Sebastian,
I'm not sure if orders from Australia come with the proper plug or not. Perhaps e-mailing Dexim would get you an answer? I did find a review foam Queensland on it here: http://www.feris.com.au/blog/index.php/2009/08/dexim-mhub-dock-station-for-iphoneipod-touch-blackberry/
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South Nassau Communities Hospital, Oceanside, N.Y., has received national wound care certification from The Joint Commission.
The certification was awarded for South Nassaus compliance and continuous dedication to the national standards for healthcare quality and safety as recommended by the commissions Disease-Specific Care Certification program, according to a news release.
The wound care certification is available only to wound care programs in Joint Commission-accredited acute care hospitals.
"In achieving Joint Commission certification, we have demonstrated our commitment to the highest level of wound care for our patients with chronic, nonhealing wounds," Richard J. Murphy, president and CEO of South Nassau, said in the release.
The certification is based on successful demonstrated compliance with standards of care specific to the needs of patients and families, including infection prevention and control, leadership and medication management.
"Joint Commission certification and accreditation complements the performance improvement initiatives that we implement so that South Nassau continues to fulfill its mission of providing standard-setting healthcare to the patients and communities we serve," Ruth Ragusa, RN, vice president of organizational effectiveness, said in the release.
The curative rate of South Nassaus wound care program is 95%, according to the release, which is above the national average.
Types of wounds treated at South Nassau include nonhealing wounds resulting from pressure, diabetes, venous insufficiency, traumatic wounds, radiation burns and arterial insufficiency. The program includes a staff of nurses certified in wound care treatment, along with home care nurses. •


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Judge Bars Auction of Whitney Houston's Emmy, For Now
A judge ruled in favor of The Television Academy, who brought a lawsuit against Houston's estate.
A judge ruled in favor of The Television Academy, who brought a lawsuit against Houston's estate.
Leaked footage of the planned 'Voice' finale "duet" is unsettling.
Plus, she describes Lady Gaga as 'I don't know, like, eggs...'
Kevin Macdonald, who won an Oscar for 2000's 'One Day in September,' is spearheading the project.
The Fulton County medical examiner released their findings on what would have been Whitney Houston's daughter's 23rd birthday.
From Demi Lovato's take on Adele's "Hello" to One Direction's on Natalie Imbruglia's "Torn," which is your favorite cover of 2015?
Brown's upcoming autobiography is titled 'My Prerogative,' naturally, and will address the "agonizing trauma" of losing his daughter Bobbi Kristina.
Are you ready to see Whitney Houston perform live in concert again...but as a hologram?
The film-maker was asked to share the emotional tribute video from Bobbi Kristina's funeral on Facebook.
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Back in the shop after a long vacation, these cute little art cases would be perfect stocking stuffers for your little ones. Don't ya think?
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
For Your Little Artist
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aweeeee! i can't wait till pais is a little older and can have an art case! these are precious.ReplyDelete
I LOVE IT!! I must have one.ReplyDelete
these are a great idea. i have crayon rolls and colored pencil rolls, but adding the pad of paper is a very nice touch.ReplyDelete
So cute! They'd be fantastic gifts. :)ReplyDelete
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Welcome to the tutorial thread here you will find useful hints, tips and instructions on how to make your own photo comic or improve what you have already been doing.
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Hello and welcome to the best Transformer Funnies Tutorial Thread on the web! Why is it the best? Because you make it the best. If you've got a way of doing things in your Funny that's different, outstanding, cool, praiseworthy and makes others want to stea, er, emulate you, then go ahead and toss it in here. Please check the index to compare your ideas with others already posted, so that if your way of doing things is the exact same as others we don't have duplicates.
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here, here, and here.
First, we're going to start with the image. I wanted to make a picture of Prime flying through the air, propelled by some manner of explosion. Here is my picture:
First thing to note, he has a stand sticking up his butt. Aside from Star Trek TOS, most things don't actually fly around with stands attached to them, so I removed it. The method of removing it I won't go into detail now, let's imagine now that it 'just happened'. Ta da!
(psst! If you really want to know, you can ask me to make another tutorial, or you can glean hints off the picture... :benio: )
Okay, so the first step is to make a new layer. You can do this by going to the Layers palette (that's the little window in the lower right hand side. I use the word palette instead of window because Photoshop is art, and "palette" is artistic!) and clicking the little icon that looks like a new page. Next select the Paint Bukkit tool and make sure your foreground color is black, and then fill the layer. You will have something that looks like this:
Amazing, I know. If you can't seem to find the Bukkit tool, ask a walrus, or click and hold on the Gradient tool.
Now here's where it starts to get fun and exciting! Grab your Brush tool, and make sure the brush is huge, and fuzzy. If you get a hard brush, you won't achieve your desired results. You can select different brushes on the top option bar, underneath the program menus. Click next to where it says Brush. Now, is it fuzzy? Is it huge? Make the color red, and make another new layer. Paint a big red splotch on this. Make it a bit uneven and kinda rounded, like an explosion would be. I sometimes hide the black layer so I can see my picture and I know where to put the explosion. When you are finished, it should look something like this:
Congratulations! You have made an explosion, and you've passed this tutorial!!
Did I fool anyone? I hope not, that was a lame joke...
Anyhow, next you are going to make your brush yellow, and paint an area inside your red shape. It doesn't have to be the same shape as the red shape, but you should stay inside the red area. Remember though, this is art, and I'm not the one who tells you you did something wrong. You are. After you have made your yellow shape, change your brush to white and paint some white inside the yellow. Now you have a big shapeless proto-explosion, and it kinda looks like this:
See my macho brush size? Oh yeah, go big or go home!
Next we are going to take this and make it even fuzzier. Go to Filter, Blur, Gaussian Blur, and open up that filter menu. Now, here's another artsy part. I'm not gonna tell you what number to make it, I'm gonna let you figure it out yourself. You want it high enough that the different color areas lose their definition, but low enough that it doesn't become this homogenous haze. Mine looks like this:
Now, when you have hit okay and it's blurred your fuzz, go back to the Layers palette and click on the little button that looks like a circle that is half white and half black. This will bring up a list, select the one that says Hue/Saturation. Don't change any of the settings yet! You don't need them changed. What you will do is make sure that Hue/Saturation layer is right on top of the explosion layer, and then on the keyboard (it's that thing under your hands with all the funny boxes with letters on them) hold Ctrl-Alt-G. This will make it so that the Hue/Saturation layer only affects the layer immediately underneath, which is your proto-explosion. It also makes a cute little right angle arrow on the Hue/Saturation layer, like this:
Next we are going to snazz up the explosion, and make it look more explosiony. Go back to the Layers palette, and make another new layer. You should be a pro at this by now. Make sure your colors are set to their default option. You can do this by clicking the little button by the colors that looks like a black square over a white square, or you can just type D. Now, go to Filter, Render, Clouds.
Oohh, pretty... When you are done admiring your hard work and devotion, go back to the Layers palette and in the upper portion of this palette, there is a little box that says Normal. Click on it. These are your blending options, and we don't want them to be normal, we want them to be abnormal. Click on the option that says Color Dodge. This will change everything about how your picture looks. For the better, I hope. It will look like this:
Next, you want to go back to the Layer palette again, go back to the black and white circle again, and this time select the Levels option. Again, do nothing, just hit okay, and again, type Ctrl-Alt-Del to reboot your computer. Just kidding! Type Ctrl-Alt-G to make the Levels layer a slave to the clouds layer. It's like this:
Now, bear with me, because I didn't take pictures for the next few steps, but they are important to make this explosion have sex appeal. Click on the clouds layer. Go to Filter, Noise, Add Noise. Again with the art, you want enough noise that it looks grainy, but not so much that it looks like the TV from The Ring. Click okay, then click Filter, Blur, Radial Blur. This is an awesome filter, but it desperately needs a preview function. Change the type from Spin to Zoom, and imagine that the white box is your image. Now put the center of your blur where you think the center of your explosion is. You will probably need to undo (Ctrl-Z) and try it again a few times to get it right, but once you get the amount of blur and the location right, it looks like particulates are being violently flung from a firey burning mass of destruction. It's cool. Now, next step!
Click on the Levels layer in the Layers palette, hold Shift, then click on the black layer. It will select all the layers needed to make this explosion work. Type Ctrl-G to make them into one Group. Groups are cool, because all of the layers are individual and editable, but you can also affect the group as though it were one layer/object. Here's what it'll look like:
Now, go back to the Layers palette again, and click the box that says Normal, and make it say Screen. Beat it up a bit if it doesn't cooperate. It will though. Now your explosion is fully a part of your picture! Here comes the more artsy part! Open the group, and edit the options of the Hue/Saturation and the Levels layers. These will change the way your explosion looks. I like to desaturate the image in Hue/Saturation layer, and move the middle Levels slider a bit to the side. Just play with it until you are satisfied. Here is my result:
Now, I like to add a little flair to my pictures, so we'll be adding a Lens Flare. I'm going to show you the best way to make a lens flare in Photoshop where you keep the flare a separate layer that can be edited at will. First, go back to the Layers palette and make a new layer. Use the Paint Bucket to make it black, then in the Layers palette, click the option that says Opacity, and slide it to about 70% or so. Now take a small brush, set it to white, and click where you think the lens flare should originate from. You'll have a little white dot that will be super helpful to you, like so:
Now go to Filter, Render, Lens Flare. Look! In the preview, there's a little white dot that tells you where to put the flare! Click on it! For something like this, you probably want the intensity to be a bit more than the default 100%, but don't make it so bright it drowns out all the hard work you just did. Now hit okay, and go back to the Layers palette, go back to the opacity, and make it 100%, and then go to the box that says Normal, and make it say Screen. Ta-da!!!! Now the flare shows up on the picture!
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Nearly 45 percent of the hospital's revenue went to employee compensation. That included $3.1 million for executives and $185.8 million for everyone else. The five highest-paid specialists earned a combined $5 million.
Employees received pay increases averaging 2.5 percent, said Blaine Peterson, chief financial officer, though bigger raises may have gone to some people with skills in high demand, such as emergency-room nurses. "Everyone is trying to hire (them) right now," Peterson said.
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Summer in Thailand
Dive into Thai culture and the colorful world of Southeast Asia by living and studying in Chiang Mai, one of Thailand's most charming and culturally rich cities. While studying your choice of Southeast Asian-related courses focusing on a range of topics including Buddhism, human rights and more, you'll receive not only interesting coursework and instruction but a unique perspective and understanding of the region. Combine that with living with a local Thai student and relevant field trips that bring your courses to life and you're sure to have one incredible summer.
Spend your summer in Chiang Mai, a city that blends a modernizing country with traditional Thai culture, and gain an understanding of Thailand's past, present and future
Study on campus, surrounded by local students, while also experiencing course content brought to life through included program field excursions
Live off campus, in modern, two-bedroom apartments, with an English speaking local student, and glean an even deeper understanding of Thai culture
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Be introduced to Chiang Mai upon arrival with this one-day TEAN Orientation that combines useful informative sessions with intriguing introductory cultural experiences. You'll revive your travel-weary muscles with a traditional Thai massage, jumpstart your knowledge of Thai Buddhism with a visit to one of Chiang Mai's glittering gold temples and sample an array delicious Northern Thai cuisine.
The following day ISEAA and your Thai roommates run another orientation specifically introducing you to Chiang Mai University and the academic program.
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Upon arrival in Southeast Asia, you will be met by our on-site Resident Director who will provide assistance throughout your time in Thailand. Through informal meals held together and excursions, our staff is readily available and able to assist you with any academic, social, or cultural questions or issues that you may face during your time abroad.
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- The program is based at Chiang Mai University, founded in 1964 as northern Thailand's first institution of higher education and is now home to approximately 36,000 students.
- Chiang Mai University is ranked by Thailand as 3rd in the country for academics, 5th for research output, and is the number one university outside of Bangkok.
- TEAN students are hosted by the Institute of Southeast Asian Affairs (ISEAA) at Chiang Mai University that offers courses on the history, culture and society of Thailand and Southeast Asia. The ISEAA courses are transcripted by Portland State University (PSU) in the U.S.
- Nestled at the foot of Suthep Mountain, just minutes from Chiang Mai's city center, the university is surrounded by an eclectic student-focused hub of affordable hip cafés, street food and night markets.
- Spread over 725 acres, the university boasts verdant parks, countless student cafés, and a mixture of buildings. Many local students travel around campus by bicycle or scooter. Alternatively, students can travel from class to class on the free university shuttle.
This program can be taken as a three-week (3 credits) or seven-week (6 credits) experience. The first three weeks (Module 1) provides an introduction to Thai culture and society. Then, during the final three weeks students can select from numerous Module 2 courses. Students wishing to take Thai language in addition to their other courses must participate in two modules as the course is designed to stretch over six weeks of study. There is a one-week break between Modules 1 and 2 where students can take time to explore Southeast Asia beyond Chiang Mai.
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This course introduces students to Thailand through a general survey of topics on Thai culture and society. The course combines classroom lecture and discussion with a variety of field experiences in Chiang Mai and Northern Thailand. It will focus on the changes and continuity of cultural practices and the major institutions of the country. Themes to be analyzed include history, politics, customs and identity. This course will also spend significant time examining ecological, social and economic transitions now underway in mainland Southeast Asia with emphasis on Northern Thailand. Class presentations and field studies will examine how semi-wild landscapes and traditional cultures are being affected by infrastructure development and increasing reliance on the market as a source of livelihood.
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This course will examine why human rights abuses are possible on such an enormous scale and with such terrible intensity in Southeast Asia and, in particular, Myanmar (Burma), either through direct mistreatment or criminal neglect of the population. Given the rise of Asian powers like China and India in what has been dubbed the "New Asian Hemisphere," Southeast Asia, located between the two giants, is the perfect place to study the intersection of all that has gone amok in Asian politics.
3 credits. Duration: 3 weeks
The Thai government defines health as the state of physical, mental, social and spiritual wellbeing. This course explores what wellbeing means to the Thai people as well as the historical and cultural context from which that meaning is derived examining Thailand's public health challenges and successes, including (but not limited to) topics such as HIV/AIDS, the 100% Condom Campaign among sex workers, LGBT health issues, Thailand's model of universal health care, women's rights to health, and the health situation of migrant workers and refugees on the Thai-Burma border.
3 credits. Duration: 3 weeks
In this introductory course, students will approach and expand their dance technique via interdisciplinary methods and experience Thai arts, culture and history through the principal techniques and styles of Thai dance. The class will focus on dances from different regions, including Central, Northern, Eastern and Southern Thailand.
Note: You do not need to have a background in dance to take this class.
3 credits. Duration: 3 weeks
Southeast Asia is one of the fastest growing areas in the world and, after completing this course, you will have the necessary knowledge and skills for conducting business in this booming region. This course also addresses the historical trajectories of each major country, their relations with each other and the wider world in socio-economic aspects. In preparation for a more critical discussion of contending development rationales, patterns of industrialization are explored in comparative perspective, using some examples from Southeast Asian business organizations' experiences as an interpretive model.
3 credits. Duration: 3 weeks
There is no better place to study the effects of empire and colonialism than Southeast Asia. Likewise, one cannot understand Southeast Asia today—including Thailand—without knowing something about the long history of colonial rule and imperial ambition in the region. Southeast Asia has long been a crossroads of cultural exchange, global trade, and world religions. Week 1 begins with an introduction to the history of the region, the deep historical connections to neighboring India and China, and the pre-colonial states that developed in both mainland and maritime Southeast Asia. In Week 2 we examine the early contact between Southeast Asians and the West, and the tremendous rise in trade that gave rise to imperial wars and colonial rule in and among the islands of the region, leading to colonial expansion into the interior by the 19th century. Finally, in Week 3 we examine the high colonial era and the nationalist resistance it engendered. We conclude the course by exploring the legacies of empire in the region, in the 20th century and into the present. Included in the course is a three-day excursion to Sukhothai, Thailand.
Module One & Two
3 credits. Duration: 6 weeks
This course provides an introduction to the Thai language with emphasis on spoken language competency as related to daily life in Thailand. The course is designed for students with no prior knowledge of the Thai language.
Village Homestay (Module One)
Those students enrolled in Module One are transported to a rural village in your first week for a three-day homestay experience. While Thailand is modernizing at a rapid rate, at least 70% of the country's population still lives in rural villages and a true introduction to Thailand could not be complete without experiencing and understanding Thai village life. Students travel to the village, along with ISEAA staff and some of your Thai roommates, and live with a local family for five days. During your stay, you will begin your Thai language studies while also becoming involved in community life by working on a service project within the village.
Other Field Trips
All courses include field trips – either day trips or multi-day trips. Those with multi-day field trips are indicated below.
Business in Southeast Asia: In the second week of classes student travel to Bangkok for three days meeting with Thai businesses, multinational companies in Thailand and Japanese investors in Thailand.
Human Rights in Southeast Asia: In the second week of classes students travel to Mae Sot on the Thai-Burma border to visit organizations to learn about Burmese and ethnic minorities living along the Thai-Burmese border, especially in terms of human rights violations and the exiled democracy movement.
A Laboratory for Empire: Colonial Southeast Asia: In the second week of classes students travel to Sukhothai, the birthplace of classical Thai culture, for three days.
- Sophomore standing at a two-year or four-year degree-granting institution at the time of enrollment.
Program Dates
Summer 2016
|Students taking the 7 week program – Modules 1 & 2
|Arrival Day
|May 27
|TEAN Orientation
|May 28
|University Orientation
|May 29
|Module One
|May 30
|Jun 17
|Travel Break
|Jun 18
|Jun 26
|Module Two
|Jun 27
|Jul 15
|Program Ends
|Jul 16
|Students taking the 3-week Module 1 program only
|Arrival Day
|May 27
|TEAN Orientation
|May 28
|University Orientation
|May 29
|Module One
|May 30
|June 17
|Program Ends
|Jun 18
|Students taking the 3-week Module 2 program only
|Arrival Day
|Jun 25
|TEAN & University Orientation
|Jun 26
|Module Two
|Jun 27
|Jul 15
|Program Ends
|Jul 16
Fees & Inclusions
Summer 2016
Fees for each module vary due to the included academic field trips.
Module 1
Course Title: Cultural Foundations of Thai Society (3 credits)
2016 Course Price: $2,550USD
Module 2
Course Title: Thai Dance
2016 Course Price: $2,400USD
Course Title: Business in Southeast Asia
2016 Course Price: $2,900USD
Course Title: Struggle for Human Rights
2016 Course Price: $2,600USD
Course Title: Public Health in Southeast Asia
2016 Course Price: $2,900USD
Course Title: A Laboratory for Empire: Colonial Southeast Asia
2016 Program Fees: $2,550USD
Module 1 and 2
Course Title: Thai Language I (3 credits)
2016 Course Price: $500USD
What's Included
- Full tuition
- Guaranteed pre-arranged, off-campus student housing
- Overseas health insurance, plus evacuation and repatriation insurance
- Services of local Resident Directors
- One-day TEAN Orientation Program with meals, activities and transportation
- Wireless internet access in housing
- Cell phone provided upon arrival with initial credit (Module 1 and 2 participants only)
- Three-day Thai village homestay (Module 1 only)
- Meal plan (Stipend to cover 21 meals/week while class is in session)
- Extensive pre-departure counseling and information
- Official academic transcript at conclusion of program
- Credit approval and transfer assistance
- Help with student visa preparation
- Financial aid transfer planning
- Airport pickup and transfer to accommodation in Chiang Mai and airport transfer at end of semester
- A truly one of a kind adventure!
What's Not Included
- Airfares (approx $1,800)
- Electricity in housing (approx $50/module)
- Meals during one week break between modules – if applicable (approx $50)
TEAN Scholarships
In addition to the current financial aid you receive, you may want to consider one of our many scholarships. Each year we award thousands of scholarship dollars to qualified program participants. Refer to our Scholarships information for details.
"Each course I took involved excursions that provided real life examples for what we were learning in the classroom."
"Having a Thai roommate truly made my experience unforgettable and built a friendship that will last forever."
We Love Chiang Mai
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Resident Director - Thailand
Wat Phalad Hike
Wat Phalad is one of the first temples along the nature trail that ends at Doi Suthep. It's an easy half hour hike with a gorgeous reward. From TEAN housing you can walk up Suthep toward the mountain and eventually you'll see signs for the nature trail – from there it's all green bliss and tranquility!
Chiang Mai TIP
Chiang Mai Gate Street Food
Near the southwest corner of the old city, is a gate that turns into flavortown at dinnertime. Every night, there's a massive group of food stalls that serve an array of food so filling and delicious, you won't believe how little it costs. The different carts offer a number of tasty Thai dishes, smoothies, desserts and salads. Simply tell any red truck "Chiang Mai Gate" and you'll get dropped off in the midst of the culinary beauty.
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Question: 31 by TheLittlehoneybeeWatch
©2012-2016 TheLittlehoneybee
I see no point in thinking of what it would be like if i was anything different. Because i am who i am. because of what i am. and i don't think its practical to want to change it other wise.
*turns page and continues to read book*
*turns page and continues to read book*
Well said. I'm glad you're happy with who you are ^___^ *hugs*
you mean 'Bee'ing a Bee? heehee... sorry i just couldnt resist
Stacy: If you could be another creature besides a bug, what would it be?
Bloomette: I think I want to be...a butterfly! ^^
hehe and im sure you would be a very beautiful butterfly, sence you are already a lovly flower *smiles sweetly at her*
[I would be a Praying mantis, not that I'm impying that I'm a bug. Or am I?]
Hey Nic, wha' are yeh readin'?? *looks at shirt* hmmm.... funny, ah have a shir' jus' like tha' one.... tha' wen' missin'.... oddly enough, after yeh came t' visi'.......
*laughs* oh well! ahm sure it'll come up eventually!
*laughs* oh well! ahm sure it'll come up eventually!
oh um...yeha im sure...im sure it will..hehehe ^_^;; *nervouse laugh and then holds the book infront of gordie* im looking up different anchent insect species!! lookie
A wise choice.
* pops up behind nuclei * whatcha reading cuz? * smiles brightly *


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Stockholm International Water Institute
based in Stockholm, SWEDEN
Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI) provides and promotes water wise solutions for sustainable development in five thematic areas: water governance, transboundary water management, climate change and water, the water-energy-food nexus, and water economics. We bridge science, policy and practice for a water wise world. We also bring together experts, ...
IQR Systems AB
based in Trollhättan, SWEDEN
IQR develops solutions for recycling. Through their renowned FlexHammer™ System, IQR recycles old wooden/stone railway sleepers. Those can either be cleaned for a continued use as sleepers or they can be processed and used in a variety of ways. With the help of the FlexHammer™ System, IQR diversified into fields like energy management and real estate.
Apogee Instruments, Inc.
Distributor in SWEDEN
Apogee Instruments has become a respected leader in the manufacture of innovative, durable, and accurate environmental instruments. At Apogee Instruments, our mission is to help you make better measurements. This means more than just building and selling research-grade sensors at an excellent price. It involves understanding your needs, supplying solutions, and providing ...
Dometic AB
based in Solna, SWEDEN
Dometic is a worldwide manufacturer and supplier of high quality and innovate products. Dometic serves the market with a complete range of air conditioners, refrigerators, awnings, cookers, sanitation, lighting, mobile power equipment, windows, doors and other comfort and safety products that make life away from home more comfortable either you are in an RV, on a boat or ...
Malmberg Water AB
based in Yngsjö, SWEDEN
Malmberg is a Swedish cleantech company within the fields of biogas, geoenergy, water treatment and drilling. We perform contracts both on the Swedish and the international market. Everything we do, we do for a better environment. And at the same time, we contribute to make our planet a bit better to live on. A water treatment plant must be maintained to remain a safe ...
Bosch Rexroth (formerly Hägglunds Drives)
based in Mellansel, SWEDEN
As of January 1, 2011 an even stronger team is found under the Bosch Rexroth brand with Hägglunds Drives now fully integrated into Bosch Rexroth Bosch Rexroth manufactures complete Hägglunds drive systems including a wide range of hydraulic motors, accessories, power units and control system. Investing in drives with our control and monitoring system makes interfacing ...
TerraSource Global
Office in 114 60, SWEDEN
TerraSource Global's mission is to be the global partner today and tomorrow of industrial users of material handling and processing equipment by providing the best technology, quality and service for their specific project.We have a long history of providing a complete range of processing solutions to serve the power, mining, forest products, cement, steel, aluminum and ...
based in Vastra Frolunda, SWEDEN
Welcome to ORC`s Fast Water Technology Site. We focus on innovative incidence response products & systems related to fast water environments.
Sweco Environmental AB - Sweco Group
based in Stockholm, SWEDEN
Sweco's engineers, architects and environmental experts are working together to develop total solutions that contribute to the creation of a sustainable society. We call it sustainable engineering and design. We make it possible for our clients to carry out their projects not only with high quality and good economy but also with the best possible conditions for ...
Geoscanners AB
based in Boden, SWEDEN
Geoscanners AB is a world-leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of lightweight, reliable and easy to use ground penetrating radar (GPR) systems and software. By focusing on the end-user, Geoscanners have become internationally known for product scalability, user-friendly and intuitive GPR software, dependable and technically advanced products, quick support and ...
Vapotec AB
based in Bromma, SWEDEN
Vapotec AB began in the early 90´s to develop their own vacuum evaporator technology. Vapotec is a leading Swedish company in the environmental industry with proprietary products for the reduction, separation and recycling of hazardous waste from industrial processes and treatment of waste liquids. Vapotec offers modern technical solutions in purification of process ...
Hydroconsult, AB
based in Uppsala, SWEDEN
Areas of Competence: Reservoir lifetime studies, Environmental impact assessment, Under-water mapping, Environmental effects of dredging Erosion and sedimentation, Hydrological design and risk analysis, Natural hazards assessment, Water resources planning, Water pollution investigations, Hydrochemical investigations, Computer software, Education, training, information
Midroc Europe
based in Solna, SWEDEN
Midroc Europe is a development group advocating a marketing concept that brings together the European based Midroc companies offering undertakings and services with financial and technical strength combined with highly competent human resources. Midroc Environment Group is a leading provider of environmental remedial services. The subsidiary Ekotec AB carries out ...
VOC Technology
based in Örnsköldsvik, SWEDEN
VOC Technology is a Swedish company located in Örnsköldsvik, Sweden. VOC Technology delivers complete air purification systems to a wide range of industries that generate VOC emissions. Typical applications of our products are in the painting, printing, pharmaceutical, chemical, plastic, manufacturing and sewage treatment industries. `VOC means Volatile Organic ...
Närpes Trä & Metall AB (NTM)
Office in SWEDEN
NTM was founded in 1950 by Lennart Nordin and currently has around 400 employees. It is an engineering company that develops, manufactures, sells and maintains transport equipment for heavy goods vehicles and refuse and recycling material collection vehicles. By adopting a goal-oriented approach to product development and quality, the NTM Group has evolved into one of the ...
Dustcontrol AB
based in Kumla, SWEDEN
At Dustcontrol, we are not satisfied with just selling products. We manufacture and customize portable dust extractors and industrial extraction systems with very high levels of filtration to your requirements. We offer a complete service package, including accessories and spare parts, so you can trust we will be there to assist you as you focus on your core business. Our ...
Flodins Filter AB
based in Lysekil, SWEDEN
Manufacturer of filters for purifying air up to 99,99%. Development of filters tailored to individual requirements and specifications. Flexible adaptation to the customer`s demands. Product development, product adaptation and quality control.
JOSAB International AB
based in Stockholm, SWEDEN
JOSAB International AB (publ), has developed and sold complete systems for water treatment. With a product line covering a number of different application areas, our main focus has always been on units capable of producing pure drinking water from polluted freshwater sources. Market segments to which we deliver our standard products and the mineral Aqualite include ...
based in Kållered, SWEDEN
Supplier of environmentally related equipment to the shipping industry. Products of Oily Water Treatment focus on removing oil in water before being discharged in to the nature. The newly certified 15 ppm Bilge Water Separator, JOWA 3 Sep OWS is approved according to MEPC 107(49). JOWA AB is also one of the world`s largest supplier of Oil Discharge Monitoring and Control ...
BioTector Analytical Systems Ltd
Distributor in Mölnlycke, SWEDEN
BioTector Analytical Systems Limited was established in Ireland in 1995. The founders come from a background of over 30 years in the `Analyzer Service Industry` which included TOC measurement. Based on experience in the industry, the need for a new technology was recognized and this led to the development of the range of BioTector On-Line Analyzers. BioTector Analytical ...


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Travellers' compliance with influenza vaccines and antiviral drugs remains very poor despite influenza being a frequent vaccine-preventable disease with levels of compliance varying from 58% to 72% depending on the beliefs and perceptions of travellers' regarding the prevention of influenza.
Original Article
Prevention of influenza among travellers attending at a UK travel clinic: beliefs and perceptions. A cross-sectional study
Version of Record online: 24 SEP 2012
DOI: 10.1111/irv.12010
© 2012 John Wiley & Sons Ltd
Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses
Volume 7, Issue 4, pages 574–583, July 2013
Additional Information
How to Cite
Masuet-Aumatell, C., Toovey, S. and Zuckerman, J. N. (2013), Prevention of influenza among travellers attending at a UK travel clinic: beliefs and perceptions. A cross-sectional study. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses, 7: 574–583. doi: 10.1111/irv.12010
Publication History
- Issue online: 11 JUN 2013
- Version of Record online: 24 SEP 2012
- Accepted 9 August 2012. Published Online 24 September 2012.
- Abstract
- Article
- References
- Cited By
- Antiviral drugs;
- belief;
- influenza;
- perception;
- travellers
Please cite this paper as: Masuet-Aumatell et al. (2012) Prevention of influenza among travellers attending at a UK travel clinic: beliefs and perceptions. A cross-sectional study. Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses 7(4), 574–583.
Background Travellers' compliance with measures to prevent influenza through the use of antivirals and influenza vaccine remains very poor despite influenza being one of the commonest travel and vaccine-preventable diseases. A study was undertaken to assess travellers' beliefs, perceptions and intentions to take antivirals for the treatment and prevention of influenza during the H1N1 pandemic.
Methods A cross-sectional survey (n = 96) of travellers who attended the Royal Free Travel Health Centre, London, UK was undertaken in September 2009. A self-administered questionnaire was completed by a traveller in advance of their pre-travel health consultation. Logistic regression identified variables independently associated with compliance.
Results Influenza vaccination uptake for the 5 years preceding the study was found to be 20·8%. This was statistically significantly higher for older travellers and those with underlying health conditions (P < 0·005). Mean intention to comply with antiviral drugs on a preventive and therapeutic basis was 58% and 72%, respectively, and this varied markedly with age and with dispensed antimalarial chemoprophylaxis.
Conclusion This study identifies some beliefs and perceptions travellers consider with regard to the therapeutic and preventive influenza use of antivirals during the H1N1 pandemic; it underscores the importance of travellers receiving hemisphere appropriate influenza vaccination. The external validity of these study findings requires further corroboration involving other travel clinics and different cohorts of travellers during seasonal activity or outbreaks of influenza. These findings could guide the development of future strategies for the prevention of influenza in travellers.


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A bunch of snotty, old and bitchy women arguing, bickering or discussing asinine topics.
Rosie O Donnel needs to shut the fuck up, and so do all the other women on The View.
by Chris Malice April 02, 2007
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A group of women discussing private matters openly and carelessly. (Noun, singular)
Perhaps The View over there should keep the talk about anal on the down low.
by Madame Sosostris June 29, 2006
a gabfest on early morning TV for middle-aged and older women who are famous who talk about politics, gossip, everything but their men and the power of their dicks. Sometimes the hosts get obnoxious and argue with each other.
I was waiting in the doctor's office and the stupid TV had nothing on but the View. That show ain't nothing but a glorified Tupperware party for celebrity bitches.
by Buckeye Starrider June 11, 2007
Indie band from dundee Scotland.Have had hits with wasted little dejays and same jeans. Their album cover is pretty and they are a fave band of mine =]
The View have had the same jeans on for 4 days now.
by Jessie init March 02, 2007
To some, it is a morning television program designed for women, on topics about women. To the rest of us, it's the chicken channel, for those times you've wandered what it feels like to step into a henhouse.
A: Honey, why is Whoopi Goldberg sitting at a table with a bunch of clucking hens?
B: No dear, that's that one tv show I was talking about, it's called The View... now be quiet, I want to hear what Barabra Walters is saying.
B: No dear, that's that one tv show I was talking about, it's called The View... now be quiet, I want to hear what Barabra Walters is saying.
by you never saw me September 19, 2009
The city of Shoreview, Minnesota except with a modern twist. It has very high amounts of Marijuana and Alcohol. Many great parties are thrown here and the city is run by a group called the "Shoreview Thugs". This city has some dank buds. Period.
I'm not gonna miss that party in The View on Friday, it's for sure bout to be party of the year.
by Real Talk420 February 24, 2011
When a man bends over and spreads his cheeks revealing his asshole as well as his balls and cock.
My friend gave me the view today and i saw his hairy asshole.
by kumraag October 22, 2009


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The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM is the latest addition to Asus' burgeoning 10in Eee PC netbook range. Here's our review of this low-price laptop.
Not much has changed between the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM and its predecessors (Asus Eee PC 1018P and Asus Eee PC 1008P) but there's one important distinction. The Eee PC 1015PEM heralds Asus' first netbook to include Intel's dual-core Atom N550 1.5GHz processor. Will N550's two cores prevail over older single-core Atom N450s? Let's find out...
Asus Eee PC 1015PEM: Looks and design
Asus hasn't changed much in terms of the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's look and feel compared to older Eee PC netbooks. Whether it's a 12in Eee PC 1215T or a 10in Eee PC 1018P, Asus prefers uniformity in its netbook's proportions, despite differing form factors. To that effect, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM continues in Asus' Seashell series of netbooks - the netbook bears a seashell design if looked at from the side with its lid closed. The netbook's bottom panel has a textured pattern.
Our review sample of the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM had an all-black colour scheme, with a smooth matt screen lid. The screen's finish is extended over to the 1015PEM's palmrest and touchpad, while the netbook's gloss is limited to its screen bezel and keyboard deck. Despite having a largely matt exterior, the Eee PC 1015PEM still attracts fingerprint smudges - mainly due to its dark colour.
Overall, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM netbook's build quality is similar to the Dell Inspiron Mini 10, Lenovo IdeaPad S10-3 and Acer Aspire One D255, no problems at all. With a bundled six-cell battery, the 10in Asus Eee PC 1015PEM weighs 1.3kg - pretty good for a netbook, in line with those featured in our Top 5 Netbooks list.
Asus Eee PC 1015PEM: Usability
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM netbook has a 10.1in LED-backlit matt widescreen display with a 1024x600 pixel resolution - standard for a 10in netbook. The screen is very well lit and quite bright, contrast levels are nice as well. Viewing angles are average, but nothing to write home about. The netbook's screen is good for reading text thanks to its non-glossy screen, but watching movies isn't too bad indoors. A standard webcam is placed on the Eee PC 1015PEM's top screen bezel - coupled with Cyberlink's YouCam software, videochats are fun.
The webcam comes with a sliding cover to protect itself from dust. A nice addition
Asus hasn't changed the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's keyboard compared to older Eee PCs. The keyboard deck has chiclet-sized keys that are well laid out for its 10in form factor - typing is largely comfortable, with just a hint of flex on the 1015PEM's keyboard. We reckon the IdeaPad S10-3 still has the best keyboard on a netbook, followed by the Dell Inspiron Mini 10.
There's nothing much to say about the Eee PC 1015PEM's touchpad - its haptic feedback is nice, owing to the smooth matt surface. The touchpad is gesture-enabled for zooming in and out, rotating and so on, and it works fine. The single-strip mouse button isn't as bad as the one we encountered on the Eee PC 1215T - it works surprisingly well.
Next page: Performance testing and verdict >>
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Group test: what's the best netbook?
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM is the latest addition to Asus' burgeoning 10in Eee PC netbook range.
Asus Eee PC 1015PEM: Hardware
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM has one major difference compared to most 10in netbooks thronging the market currently. Instead of a 1.6GHz single-core Atom N450 chip, the Eee PC 1015PEM has a brand- new 1.5GHz dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor. But don't get carried away with this addition; it definitely doesn't offer a quantum leap in performance compared to the older Atom N450 processor.
Apart from the new dual-core processor, the rest remains the same on the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM - 1GB RAM, 320GB hard drive, Intel GMA 3150 graphics is all mainstream in netbooks these days. The netbook also comes with three USB ports, VGA, ethernet, a card reader slot and audio jacks. Wireless connectivity is accounted for with Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. The Asus netbook comes with 32bit Windows 7 Starter Edition.
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM also comes with some noteworthy extras: up to one year's free subscription for Asus' online web storage of 500GB, called AsusWebStorage. Like previous Eee PCs, the Asus 1015PEM also has Express Gate quick-boot OS - a stripped-down UI for basically browsing the web. I like the dedicated button near the left hinge of the Eee PC 1015PEM which lets you cycle through various battery plans and switch off Bluetooth and Wi-Fi radios.
Asus Eee PC 1015PEM: Performance
Our colleagues at PC World India put the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM through its paces in their labs.
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's dual-core Intel Atom N550 processor doesn't offer any great performance benefits, going by our slew of synthetic benchmarks. A WorldBench 6 score of 33 isn't any better or worse compared to single-core Atom N450-based netbooks featured in our Top 5 Netbooks list. The only significant change is perceptible while multitasking with different apps or programs. Working with up to three programs - browsing the web, listening to music, and working on Office docs - is a bit more smoother on the Eee PC 1015PEM compared to other netbooks.
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM has its onboard speakers placed along the front edge of the netbook - the sound isn't very loud but its good, not great. Unfortunately, the dual-core processor doesn't boost the netbook's multimedia performance - the Eee PC 1015PEM still can't play 1080p video files, but playing HD 720p videos was just fine.
Unfortunately, the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's six-cell battery lasted just 3 hours 25 minutes through our synthetic battery tests - that's a disappointing result when compared with our Top 5 Netbooks list. In real-world usage, on a conservative battery plan, we managed to squeeze out just over 7 hours of browsing the web over Wi-Fi - nothing close to the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM's claim of 10 hours of battery life.
Next page: Our expert verdict >>
See also:
Group test: what's the best netbook?
Asus Eee PC 1015PEM: Specs
- 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor
- 250GB SATA hard disk
- Windows 7 Starter
- 10.1in (1024x600) TFT display
- Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 graphics
- 0.3Mp webcam
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 6-cell Lithium-ion battery
- 3 x USB 2.0
- microphone
- headphones-out
- ethernet
- 1-year limited warranty
- 262x178x36mm
- 1.3kg
- 1.5GHz Intel Atom N550 processor
- 250GB SATA hard disk
- Windows 7 Starter
- 10.1in (1024x600) TFT display
- Intel GMA 3150 Dynamic Video Memory Technology 4.0 graphics
- 0.3Mp webcam
- 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi
- Bluetooth 3.0
- 6-cell Lithium-ion battery
- 3 x USB 2.0
- microphone
- headphones-out
- ethernet
- 1-year limited warranty
- 262x178x36mm
- 1.3kg
The Asus Eee PC 1015PEM netbook sells for a price of £301. It's definitely not the cheapest netbook out there, but it's hardly expensive. The Eee PC 1015PEM packs in a dual-core Atom N550 processor and comes with some noteworthy features such as online storage, a quick-boot OS and a matt screen. However, it only has 1GB of RAM, and its battery life is below par compared to other netbooks in our Top 5 Netbooks list. More importantly, the dual-core Atom N550 doesn't offer any significant performance bump compared to the older single-core Atom N450 processor. Nonetheless, consider the Asus Eee PC 1015PEM for its features, if you're looking to buy a netbook right now.


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As a 5-year-old in the Soviet Union, Daniel Kazachkov underwent a four-hour root canal with no anesthetic. Though the procedure could have ignited a lifelong phobia of dentistry, Dr. Dan instead vowed to become a dentist and prevent others from going through similar pain. After graduating from Tufts University's School of Dental Medicine, he founded his own practice, Dental Arts of Westwood, where he keeps that memory fresh in his mind while carefully monitoring patient comfort.
In their sunny, yellow-walled practice, Dr. Dan and his team tend to the cosmetic and medical needs of teeth with a range of services. X-rays and a CT scans help them to nip disease in the bud, and lasers make surgical procedures quicker, safer, and more likely to finally impress the neighbors. In addition, Venus bleaching treatments whiten teeth. Youngsters can wait in a kids' area with toys, and televisions equipped with Netflix streaming distract patrons from procedures.


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Long Time Delphi Developer.
Not Quite so Long PHP Developer.
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learned to enjoy Objective-C IPhone Development.
Perforce Fan. Newly dug up Fossil. Baking Mercury pottery in the Kiln. Now a bit of a Git.
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I LOVE this. Everything about it is so unique and amazing. Is there any explanation of it?
This is a picture of a Squid being loved to sleep by The City. Totally tentacular. I would love for it to hang framed in my kitchen. Yum!
interessante... bel lavoro sui dettagli
great colors!
!!!!!!Brilliant !!!!!
In what age you've started to draw?
In what age you've started to draw?
eh.. at 9 years
i love the hands at the left, the water at the bottom and the modular bendy bit at the far right
I love how each aspect of the painting leads you onto another! the detailing is wonderful! WELL DONE!