text:
4K Showdown: Sapphire R9 295X2 8GB vs Sapphire R9 295X2 8GB in CrossFireX
The introduction of the Dell P2815Q into our main video card testbed environment meant that we really had the ability to expand our testing suite. If you don't know yet, the Dell P2815Q is a 4K resolution monitor that hits at an extremely affordable price tag. It's absolutely fantastic for our test system; it's not expensive, and since it's really only used for benchmarking, it doesn't have to be the best of the best when it comes to quality. All we really need it to do is output 4K resolution or, in other words, 3840 x 2160.
That's great news because I hate the monitor. Hate might be a bit of a strong word, but the bottom line is I would never buy this monitor for myself. The fact that it does 30Hz at 3840 x 2160 is disgusting. Not just for gaming, though. Even moving the mouse around is not pleasant at all. What the monitor has done, though, is made me realize I want to replace my center Dell U2711, a 2560 x 1440 IPS monitor, with a new 4K one. Unfortunately, just not the Dell. Instead, I am eyeing the ASUS PB287Q 60Hz monitor.
4K is really cool, and looking at games running at the resolution is just beautiful. Today, though, we need to find out just how the performance at this resolution is with two setups. The first is a single Sapphire R9 295X2 8GB. The second is a pair of Sapphire R9 295X2 8GB cards running in CrossFireX. This is the first of many 4K Showdown articles that focus on what will be primarily a pair of cards going head to head. After this one, two more articles will include a 3GB and 6GB NVIDIA GTX 780 and a 3GB and 6GB AMD R9 280X.
We're really looking forward to see if we can make use of these massive amounts of video memory being offered by companies. Today, though, is all about the R9 295X2 8GB, so let's not delay any longer and take a look at our Test System Setup before moving forward.


text:
Home > Maroon and Gold > Sign of the coming Apocalypse?
Sign of the coming Apocalypse?
January 7, 2008
I'm not a college hoops fan, but this is surely a sign of something. While neither team is ranked in the AP Top 25, Arizona State got more votes (53) that the University of Arizona (26). ASU are 12-2 (2-0 in the Pac10) and face Arizona on Wednesday.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
September 16th, 2010
13 Reasons To Love (And Use) Your Credit Card Again
4 Comments |
This may be one of the only times you'll hear this from a personal finance, pro-consumer site… but there are lots of reasons to love using your credit card again.
While its customary to condemn credit cards for running us deep into debt, don't blame the plastic for the times we overspend and undermanage our cards. Credit cards are actually remarkably helpful financial tools when managed responsibly.
Credit cards are more convenient than lugging around checks and cash, pays back in cash and rewards, has more protections than debit, and comes with built-in benefits cardholders should take advantage of more often.
For card-holding consumers who are confident in their credit card know-how and know how to avoid debt like the plague, here are
13 reasons to love and use your credit card more:
- Price protection – Just as some stores will match prices, some issuers will refund the price difference if your recent purchase is cheaper at another store or goes on sale.
- Purchase protection – Under the Fair Credit Billing Act, your credit card issuer is required by law to cover damaged goods and undelivered products so you are not liable and will reimburse you up to certain limitations.
- Unauthorized charges – One of the best perks of using a credit card is that they offer generous protection against fraudulent and unauthorized charges. Issuers typically pick up a big chunk or the whole tab for these types of charges.
- Return guarantees – This little known protection helps when you get stuck with an unwanted purchase because you lost the recipt or missed the store's return policy period. Issuers may accept the item and refund you, as long as you can prove you purchased the item on your credit card statement and that the original store rejected the return. For example, many Visa Platinum cards offer up to $250 back per item for up to 90 days after purchase date.
- Delayed payments – Unlike debit cards and checks, credit cards float your purchases for the 30-40 day cycle before your payment is due. With this ability to delay payments, you can reverse a transaction or, for example, be reimbursed by your company, without it ever affecting your bank account.
- Stolen and damaged goods – Some issuers will reimburse damaged or stolen purchases within 90 days of purchase date. Citbank cards offer as much as $500-$1,000 back per item in the event of theft or damage. It's like having temporary insurance on your credit card purchases.
- Rental insurance policy – Major issuers offer auto rental collision damage waiver, covering basic auto insurance on your rental car for free. In the event of loss or damage, even if you have auto insurance, the card may cover the deductible. So you don't have to sign up for the extra rental car insurance; you can get it for free!
- Rewards – While some debit cards, like PerkStreet or Chase Real Cash, offer cash back rewards, credit cards are king when it comes to rewards programs. Travel points, airline miles, gift cards, cash back—you name it, and you can rack it up with a credit card. However, this is also the dangerous aspect of credit cards that can lure you into debt.
- Extended warranties – Your credit card may offer extended warranties you don't even know about. Before you pay extra for a warranty, check if your card offers warranty extension for free. For example, American Express and World MasterCard doubles most warranty periods (extensions max out at one year). (American Express is a Credit Karma advertising partner.)
- ID theft and fraud protection – Credit card issuers provide ID theft and fraud protection, from monitoring your account for potentially fraudulent activity to providing fraud expense reimbursement at no cost if ID theft happens to you. Be familiar with your card so you're better protected from ID theft and fraud.
- Travel assistance – Credit cards offer a variety of travel assistance services, such as flight insurance, baggage protection, roadside assistance, 24/7 emergency assistance and more. Many rewards and travels card have extensive travel protections. Check your credit card to see how your plastic covers you next time you're on the road or abroad.
- Money management help – More and more issuers are beginning to offer personal finance programs, along with their credit card, to help consumers better track their spending and manage their money. For example, Chase Blueprint has key features to help consumers plan how to pay off debt and allocate their spending. (Chase is a Credit Karma partner.)
- Builds credit – Using a credit card is the only payment option that builds your credit and contributes to a healthy credit score. Be vigilant about your spending habits, and if you pay off your balance in full and on-time each month, your credit card can be your strongest tool to building great credit.
*Note: Credit card benefits vary between cards; check with your issuer to see what protections and coverage you can take advantage of.
These credit card benefits are advantageous to protecting you when you purchase a product or service, but it can't protect you from yourself. The biggest issue with credit cards is that the awesome advantage of spending on credit is also a terrible disadvantage when it amounts to debt quickly and easily.
Bottom line: Credit cards have more benefits that other payment alternatives, but if the risk outweighs the benefits, you're better off spending cash with no perks than charging yourself into debt.
Editorial Note: The editorial content on this site is not provided by the bank or issuer. Opinions expressed here are author's alone, not those of the bank or issuer, and have not been reviewed, approved or otherwise endorsed by the bank or issuer. Credit Karma may be compensated by companies mentioned through advertising, affiliate programs or otherwise. It is this compensation that enables Credit Karma to provide its members with services like free access to your credit scores and free monitoring of credit and financial accounts at no charge.
Disclaimer: All information posted to this site was accurate at the time of its initial publication. Efforts have been made to keep the content up to date and accurate. However, Credit Karma does not make any guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the information provided. For complete details of any products mentioned, visit bank or issuer website.
4 Comments
Thanks for the shout-out to PerkStreet Financial! Credit is great for some people; it certainly has its place. But when it comes to rewards, credit cards definitely are not KING. In fact, some people look at them more like that evil younger brother of the king who's all bummed out and P.O.'d about the fact that he's not king haha, so he starts shopping for daggers and having sneaking candle-lit meetings in dark corridors… haha
The truth is, debit rewards are safe and smart, because they pay you back for spending money you already have on things you'd already be buying. No bank gives you more debit card rewards than PerkStreet. Check it out! http://perk.st/H3HT
Again, thanks for the love. I'll admit, I do have credit cards for certain things. But I don't have them for the rewards anymore. I get plenty of those from debit purchases.
Kyle Psaty
Marketing & Community Manager
PerkStreet Financial
@KylePs80Kyle Psaty at 8:23 am on September 21, 2010
I really hadn't payed much attention to these details before reading this article. I went to my bank, Obee credit union, and checked out some of the fine print and saw I am covered for a number of these protections and perk offers. I've got a really low interest rate on my card and right now, my bank is running a special offer for "rates for life". It is a good deal, I hate it when credit card issuers jack up your rates before you have the old prior balances paid off. Check it out: https://www.obee.com/pages/loans-and-credit-cards/credit-cards/onyx-card.php
firstname.lastname@example.com at 11:15 am on July 20, 2011


text:
Reviewed by 2 customers
I purchased both styles of the Hamden dressers (2 tall and 1 wide) and 2 nightstands. I visited a dozen furniture stores and for the quality of this it would have been 20-30% more. Even with the extra shipping costs.
The solid reclaimed wood construction, rich color and beautiful designs of the Hamden collection are fantastic! I am in love with the bed, nightstand, dresser and tallboy... I can't wait for the dining :)


text:
Do you have a cool sled? Whether it's fast or slow, old or new, show off your snowmobile on u local.
Upload your photos and videos to u local with the word "snowmobile" in the tags. Please include a brief description, along with the location of where the photo was taken. Your upload may be used on-air.
Start sharing today! Not a member? Click here to join u local, it's quick and easy.


text:
Definition of treat in English:
verb[with object]
- People treated us with respect and we treated them with respect, you know?
- It was a huge honour for me, and I felt a great deal of pressure but at the same time he treated me with respect with regard to my work.
- I always get him into trouble by saying he's a great reporter, because people think he treated us with a soft touch.
- Will the Councillors ignore these people by treating their concerns as only emotional and with contempt go ahead with the Emigrant Creek effluent disposal option?
- During the past few decades, as far as novels are concerned, none treated the masses as the principal actors.
- Summarising, political correctness is a one-way street: they may use every form of rudeness but we must treat their concerns as sacred; this must be fought.
- At the end of the book Domninus says that he intends to treat some of the subjects more fully in Elements of Arithmetic but it is not known if he ever wrote it!
- The second chapter treats the apparently obligatory discussion of natural revelation, before the author returns to the topic of culture.
- Little wonder, then, when television - the ultimate in consumption - treats a subject it very often does so by history.
- Within a week he was in intensive care, being treated for blood poisoning.
- It is nursing which has shown ways to involve parents in the care of their children who are being treated for cancer.
- About half of these are treated for cure, and half for palliation.
- The experimental group is treated with a vaccine known to protect against the infection.
- Plants were also treated with the fungicide mefenoxam.
- Apricots are usually treated with sulphur dioxide, a preservative, before being sun dried.
- We were welcomed by church leaders, given a brief understanding of the basic procedures to respect the followers attending the service, and afterwards we were treated to drinks, food and a chance to ask individuals about their faith.
- We've just got back from staying with my family in Hertfordshire where we were treated to food, drink, good company and lots of games.
- At the various delivery points, the consignee often treated them to food and drink in return for other messages carried for him on the side.
- I only wish that the 'new' Crikey was sufficiently financed to send Therese around the world so we might be treated to even more of her unique brand of cultural insight.
- Judge for yourself as the Gang of Three treat us to their own favourite jokes.
- So I climbed some 300 steps to get to the top, where I was treated to some gorgeous views of the Thai capital.
- 'The idea is that they are getting some products for free, so the shopper will perhaps splash out on a gift for someone or treat themselves to a luxury item they would not usually purchase,' he said.
- They may choose the hard seat, or, if 'splurging' (to use backpackerese), treat themselves to the hard sleeper.
- A fellow treats himself and his true love to dinner, a bottle and a night at the bug house at the end of another week of hard work and dutiful child-rearing, comes home happy and at peace, and what does he find?
- He has 60 days from the receipt of the recommendations and three options in treating with the authority: accept, reject or modify.
- But even it is treating with Mammon this year.
- And now, because they are behaving like the yobbos they really are, we'll punish them by no longer treating with them.
- I'm going to save the listening pleasure for a treat at the end of exams.
- Adding to his pleasure was the repeated treat of sleeping in his own bed.
- While most toddlers might get a trip to the pictures for their birthday treat, Brooklyn's superstar mum and dad have hired out the whole cinema for his big day.
- To make eating more satisfying, Schatz suggests utilizing a greater variety of flavors and cutting back on salty foods and sweet treats.
- And Mrs Habgood suggests eating sweet treats and Christmas pudding at tea-time.
- Seasonal treats include candies, cookies, fruits, nuts, food snacks and drinks which overflow the gift basket.
—— a treat British informal
- Do something specified very well or satisfactorily: their tactics worked a treatMore example sentences
- If Queensland had deliberately targeted Johnson's suspect temperament ahead of the Test series, as some feared they might, then the tactic worked a treat initially.
- Monkhouse's new tactic worked a treat as she went on to take the set 5-3 to force a best-of-three-ends shoot-out.
- The tactics worked a treat, as his mount stormed away in the closing stages.
- (look a treat)1.1 Look attractive: I don't know whether she can act, but she looks a treatMore example sentences
- But it is a vast improvement on the post-war British version of the tale, it looks a treat and boasts a fantastic cast of character actors sinking their teeth into Dickens' gallery of grotesques and unfortunates.
- However, the film looks a treat, Jack McElhone is an expressive, unaffected child actor and Gibb makes sure that the film still takes a persuasive hold on the heartstrings.
- The first has all 15 episodes of the original 1949 B & R theatrical serial over its two discs and looks a treat.
treat something lightly
- Regard something as unimportant: this is a serious matter and he can't treat it lightlyMore example sentences
- Most people do not, in fact, treat sex lightly.
- Nevertheless, the significance of money should not be treated lightly.
- Yet on Tuesday, he did us proud by standing up to the smear merchants of a Senate Committee which has treated justice lightly.
treater noun
- Example sentences
- One of the government's lawyers told the judge that it is clear this individual has withheld information from his treaters.
- If I waste all this time being angry with my treaters, regardless of whether I am right or not, well what does it achieve?
- When you go door-to-door to score free candy, also ask your treater for any old eyeglasses.
Middle English (in the senses 'negotiate' and 'discuss a subject'): from Old French traitier, from Latin tractare 'handle', frequentative of trahere 'draw, pull'. The current noun sense dates from the mid 17th century.
Treat is first recorded with the meanings 'negotiate' and 'discuss (a subject)'. It is from Old French traitier, from Latin tractare 'handle'. The sense 'event that gives great pleasure' dates from the mid 17th century, developing via the senses 'treatment of guests' and the entertainment you put on for them. Late Middle English treatise is also from Old French traitier, while treaty (Late Middle English), and tract (Late Middle English) are related.
Words that rhyme with treataccrete, autocomplete, beet, bittersweet, bleat, cheat, cleat, clubfeet, compete, compleat, complete, conceit, Crete, deceit, delete, deplete, discreet, discrete, eat, effete, élite, entreat, escheat, estreat, excrete, feat, feet, fleet, gîte, greet, heat, leat, leet, Magritte, maltreat, marguerite, meat, meet, meet-and-greet, mesquite, mete, mistreat, neat, outcompete, peat, Pete, petite, pleat, receipt, replete, sangeet, seat, secrete, sheet, skeet, sleet, splay-feet, street, suite, sweet, teat, tweet, wheat
For editors and proofreaders
Line breaks: treat
Definition of treat in:
What do you find interesting about this word or phrase?
Comments that don't adhere to our Community Guidelines may be moderated or removed.


text:
|U.S. Constitution Online
|Quick Links: FAQ Topics Forums Documents Timeline Kids Vermont Constitution Map Citation
Constitutional FAQ Answer #83
<<Previous Question | Question Index | Subject Index | Constitutional Index | Next Question>>
Q83. "If Clinton is impeached - does Gore have to resign? Who else would be included? Who would become President?"
A. If the President is convicted in an impeachment trial, the President is the only person who loses his office. The Vice President would become the President upon the conviction.
|Home| |Constitution| |FAQ| |Topics|
|Forums| |Documents| |Timeline| |Kids| |Vermont|
|Map| |Citation| |Survey| |Support|
URL: http://www.usconstitution.net/constfaq_q83.html


text:
|Gynoid#1 uses a texture layering technique to create a procedural skinsuit that will fit any bodymorph and pose irrespective of how extreme these become. To complement the 3 skinsuit options provided in the pack a range of props are supplied that complete the Sorayamaesque look and feel of the suits. The pack also includes cameras, lights, morphs, poses and expressions, everything you will need to create a vision of the masters interpretation of synthetic Woman!
Requires V4 Base only!
-1 Custom Character Morph Inj/Rem
-2 Custom Eye Morph Inj/Rem
-3 Head Textures (4000x4000)
-1 Body Texture (4000x4000)
-1 Limb Texture (4000x4000)
-5 Skinmask Masks (4000x4000)
-4 Skinsuit Bodymasks (4000x4000)
-2 Skinsuit Limbmasks (4000x4000)
-13 Eye Textures ( 2048x2048)
-1 Eye Bump Map ( 1500x1500 )
-1 Tongue/Gum Texture(1500x1500)
-1 Tongue/Gum Bump Map ( 1500x1500 )
-3 Lash Transparencies (1024x1024)
-12 Procedural Skinsuits
-45 Procedural Skinmask/Makeup Combo's
-2 Cameras
-4 Lights
-8 Poses
-8 Expressions
-14 Props
These skinsuits have been developed exclusively in poser.They have not been tested in Daz Studio and due to functional differences between the two applications they are unlikely to function without modification within Daz.
As the skinsuits are created procedurally during the render process they do not appear in the posing/preview mode other than a slight skin shading appearing over the figure.
For optimal rendering of the skinsuit "Use Displacement Maps" and raytracing must be activated in the Firefly render engine.
Raytracing must be activated for the mirror props and mirror material to function properly.
There is no footware included in this package. Footwear used in the promo images are from 3rd party packs re-textured using the included material files!


text:
2-time cancer survivor plans to run Burlington half marathonUPDATED 11:15 PM EDT May 19, 2014
After beating cancer for the second time last year, Kyle Darling sets his sights on the Vermont City Marathon two-person relay.Video Transcript
CITY MARATHON IS LESS THAN A WEEK AWAY, AND RUNNERS HAVE BEEN READYING THEMSELVES FOR THE RACE FOR WEEKS AND MONTHS. TONIGHT WE'RE GOING TO INTRODUCE YOU TO A BURLINGTON RUNNER -- WHO IS TACKLING HIS FIRST HALF MARATHON SINCE FIGHTING AND BEATING CANCER -- TWICE. NATS FEET RUNNING 4.05.33 :05 It's been you know, it's been tough, things are going well now. A RUNNER HIS ENTIRE LIFE are going well now. A RUNNER HIS ENTIRE LIFE FINISHING TWO MARATHONS AND MORE THAN A DOZEN HALF'S -- KYLE DARLING, HAD TO START FROM SCRATCH LAST YEAR, RETRAINING HIS MUSCLES, REBUILDING HIS STRENGTH AND SPEED. 4.04.54 for the first month and half, two months even I didn't feel like I was even in my own body so it was like relearning how to run and getting the appreciation for starting from nothing and how hard it is. KYLE WAS DIAGNOSED WITH TESTICULAR CANCER IN SEPTEMBER OF 2011 -- HE HAD SURGERY DAYS LATER -- AND AFTER JUST ONE CHEMO TREATMENT WAS CANCER FREE. 4.03.05 the chance of recurrence was like 5%. BUT A YEAR LATER... 4.03.33 it had come back. In the lymph nodes, in the lower back regions, so four days after that rediagnosis I found out I was going to be going through 9 weeks of pretty intense chemo. THEN JUST THREE MONTHS AFTER EARNING HIS CANCER FREE STATUS FOR A SECOND TIME, KYLE WAS RUNNING AGAIN... DOING THE TWO PERSON RELAY AT THE VERMONT CITY MARATHON. 4.06.05 that was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. It was a lot slower than I was used to but it was it was an amazing experience nonetheless. AND THIS YEAR, HE'LL BE BACK AGAIN -- 4.01.45 :05 The fan support is unbelievable it's unlike any other race I've done. STRONGER THAN BEFORE AND WITH A FRESH PERSPECTIVE ON THE COURSE. 4.04.32It's more about participation and being with friends and being with family THE NEWS CONTINUES WITH
More Video
CommentsThe views expressed are not those of this site, this station or its affiliated companies. By posting your comments you agree to accept our terms of use.blog comments powered by Disqus
Latest from WPTZ
AdvertisingBest Bets


text:
Fear of economic blow as births drop around world
Births are falling in China, Japan, the United States, Germany, Italy and nearly all other European countries. Studies have shown that births drop when unemployment rises, such as during the Great Depression of the 1930s. Birth rates have fallen the most in some regions that were hardest hit by the financial crisis.
In the United States, three-quarters of people surveyed by Gallup last year said the main reason couples weren't having more children was a lack of money or fear of the economy.
It's mostly hooey and, in fact, this may well herald good news overall. Why? Well, long-term, rising incomes generally result in falling birthrates:
Fertility and living standards: Go forth and multiply a lot less | The Economist
Macroeconomic research bears out this picture. Fertility starts to drop at an annual income per person of $1,000-2,000 and falls until it hits the replacement level at an income per head of $4,000-10,000 a year (see chart 2). This roughly tracks the passage from poverty to middle-income status and from an agrarian society to a modern one. Thereafter fertility continues at or below replacement until, for some, it turns up again (see article).
Robust life extension will drop the fertility rate even further.
Check out my new bestseller, Lightning Fall: A Novel of Disaster. Glenn Reynolds at Instapundit.com says: "Bill Quick has authored a terrific thriller that is also an all too plausible warning. Highly recommended!" Available in Kindle e-book or trade paperback formats.


text:
Southern Baptists and the Politics of Stem Cells
Debates in congress have revealed a deep rift among some of the most conservative pro-life members of congress over the value of stem cell research. Such research could lead to treatments for Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's disease, heart disease, diabetes, spinal cord injuries, strokes and burns. Many see no harm in permitting stem cell researchers to use "frozen embryo's" destined to be discarded by clinics after performing "in vitro fertilizations" for childless couples.
Months before debate began in congress, Richard Land, head of the SBC's Ethics & Religious Liberty Commission wrote President Bush and asked him "to protect every human life, including the lives of cryogenically preserved human embryos." His letter reflects an understanding of personhood added to Articles XV and XVIII of the 2000 BF&M that is derived more from papal pronouncements than from the Bible.
The Bible understands persons to be created by a union of flesh and spirit: "The Lord God formed man of dust from the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life: and man became a living being." (Gen. 2:7 NASB) This view prevailed in the church for more than 1800 years and remains the belief held by most Protestants and Jews. In 2000, however, Southern Baptists adopted an "instrument of accountability" that espouses the Roman Catholic dogma that personhood begins when a human ovum is fertilized.
If scientists extracting stem cells from eight-cell blastulae deserve to be likened to "Nazi's" and condemned for "technological cannibalism," then every Baptist couple who has used birth control pills for family planning should be condemned for infanticide. Birth control pills do not always prevent fertilization of the human ovum. Sometimes they prevent fertilized human ova from implanting in a uterus where conception can be completed and embryos have the possibility of growing to become living, breathing, human beings. The fertilized ova that are destroyed in this common and effective form of contraception are frequently more fully developed than the test tube embryos being discarded by fertility clinics. Previously, the Roman Catholic church stood nearly alone against such contraception.
The efforts of SBC leaders to uphold their papal views of the sanctity of life is either misguided or hypocritical. If the current leaders of the SBC are informed about the facts of reproduction and contraception, it is cowardly for them to maintain a code of silence within the church about sins so similar to those they scathingly and publicly denounce in the world of medical research. If they are uninformed about the basics of contraception, what credibility do they have to speak about stem cell research?
If the new leaders of the SBC truly believe that, "Human embryos are not mere biological tissues or clusters of cells; they are the tiniest of human beings," then they need to speak just as openly, publicly and loudly against the use of birth control pills as they do against stem cell research. Should they do so, they need to be careful that they are not so bold as to define sin in such a way that they also condemn God. Robert Francoeur, a Roman Catholic embryologist and theologian writes,
"If every human egg fertilized is immediately a `fetus', `baby' and `person', then God and nature play a mean trick on us. Scientists estimate that in the five-six days following union of egg and sperm, between one-third and one-half of all `persons' spontaneously degenerate and are reabsorbed or expelled. In the second week, 42 percent of the implanted `persons' abort. In the fetal period one-third of the remaining fetuses spontaneously miscarry. Thus out of every 1000 `persons' `conceived', only 120 to 160 survive to be reborn!" (Christian Ethics Today, April 2000, p. 26.)
God declared all his creative work to be "very good." (Gen. 1:31) Would He do that if it was wasteful of human life and potential?
Southern Baptists and the Politics of Stem Cells | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 hidden)
Southern Baptists and the Politics of Stem Cells | 3 comments (3 topical, 0 hidden)


text:
Wind-done, upstairs, car. In panties and in the nude. Cameltoes, butts, hips. All mesmerizing upskirt fetish things in the real amateur accidental photos, found on the net. And available here!
November 29, 2012
Comments Off on Auto and moto show girls upskirt part 2
November 27, 2012
1000's upskirt pics! How many upskirts are here? 1000's! Real girls, sexy skirts, accidental and on purpose upskirts – enjoy!


text:
A Glimpse of Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini
Less than three months after Samsung Electronics Co. unveiled its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone in New York, the South Korean technology giant is already gearing up for its next big product launch event in London on June 20. And this week, Samsung accidentally gave eagerly awaiting fans a sneak preview of what seems to be one of its upcoming devices.
Samsung's U.K. website for its official mobile apps briefly listed among the smartphone lineup the "Galaxy S4 Mini" with a photo and product number, according to technology blog Engadget, which posted a screenshot of the page. The listing for the S4 Mini — a smaller version of the 5-inch S4 – has since been removed from the app site.
A person with knowledge of the matter told The Wall Street Journal that the S4 Mini is likely to be one of the several new products the company plans to launch at the event next month at London's Earl's Court exhibition center. At the event, Samsung is expected to unveil new devices that run on Google Inc.'s Android and Microsoft Corp.'s Windows operating systems. The S4 Mini wouldn't come as a surprise, given that the company last year launched the Galaxy S III Mini after it released the Galaxy S III.
Back in March, Samsung, the world's largest smartphone vendor, debuted the Galaxy S4 at a flashy event in New York's Radio City Music Hall with a Broadway-style show and a full orchestra.
Earlier this month, the company said it has shipped more than 10 million units of the S4 since the phone hit markets in late April, outpacing sales of previous Galaxy models.
In the global smartphone industry, Samsung has been taking market share away from rival Apple Inc. In the January-March quarter, Samsung captured its highest-ever share of 33%, up from 29% in the same period a year earlier, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. Apple's market share, meanwhile, fell to 18% from 23% a year earlier.


text:
The fight between Manny Pacquiao and Shane Mosley on May 7 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas was nearly sold out three hours after tickets went on sale today, according to Top Rank.
An estimated 16,000 were sold between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. PT, leaving barely 1,000 tickets available for the welterweight matchup.
"Incredible, simply incredible," Bob Arum said. "I have never promoted a fight that has sold so many tickets so quickly. Manny Pacquiao never ceases to amaze the world with his achievements. The excitement he generated today with the initial ticket sales makes it feel like fight week already."
The remaining tickets, priced at $1,000, $750, and $300, can be purchased through Ticketmaster. To charge by phone, call Ticketmaster at (800) 745-3000. Tickets are also available at www.mgmgrand.com or www.ticketmaster.com. Ticket sales at $1,000, $750, and $300 are limited to 10 per person.
The fight will be televised on Showtime Pay Per View beginning at 6 p.m. PT / 9 p.m. ET.


text:
Top Definition
To get angry and "throw a rage" at a person(generally used in past tense). Originally developed because of a custom game of snakes and ladders (which was impossible). It was a snake taking you back to the start of the board (located in the second last square of the game). No one EVER won this game (the boards has since disappeared). The rage snake quickly evolved into a term used to describe a anger or rage (usually towards a teacher or student)
I threw a rage snake at Misses Ioane yesterday.
Miss Cooper said i was annoying so i threw a rage snake at her.
Miss Cooper said i was annoying so i threw a rage snake at her.
by H Dawg Double Fizzle (jizzle) August 06, 2009
Trending Now
Can you define these popular missing words?


text:
Don't let a parking lot mishap ruin your holiday shopping excursions.
According to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, nearly 20 percent of all collisions resulting in damage claims occur in parking lots.
A recent AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety study found that one in every 25 incidents of "road rage" or aggressive driving takes place in a parking lot.
On a per-mile basis, drivers will likely face more conflicts in a parking lot than anywhere else, especially during the holiday season.
AAA offers the following tips to help motorists navigate parking lots safely and make better decisions to protect their cars and themselves:
- Head for the side door. At the mall, everyone wants to park close to the stores, especially near the main entrance. Most malls have secondary entrances with less traffic and more convenient spaces, so drivers should try to park there.
- Learn to play the outfield. Outlying areas traditionally have more spaces, lighter traffic and a lower collision risk. Drivers should be aware that some outlying spaces are a foot narrower than their more convenient counterparts, so using them could result in a dinged door or present difficulty pulling in and out.
- Dock alongside an island. Besides helping control traffic flow, islands can provide protection to the front and sides of the car. For that reason, parking spots alongside an island are prime real estate.
- Put yourself in the pole position. Parking in front of a light pole can help protect cars from inattentive drivers who pull too far into their spot and hit the vehicle's front bumper. The lighted spots also offer better security, and since the parking lot section numbers are often posted on them, cars parked by them are easier to locate.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Hello,I have to figure out how to email around 200 employees
information from a .csv file (cell phone usage info). This is the format
of how each user in the file looks when I import it. My Idea was to
have powershell search active directory by either name or wireless
number and then email the information to them. I have never used
powershell before so I know only what I've picked up online the past few
days. Any Ideas?Billing Account Number : 012345678Wireless Number : (713) 555-5555User Name : ERICK ESPINOZAMarket Cycle End Date : Oct 08, 2011Monthly Service Charges : $10.00Usage Charges : $0.00Credits, Adjustments & Other Charges : $0.76Government Fees and Taxes : $0.89Non-Communications Charges : $0.00Voice MOUs : 0Data Usage : 0Messaging Events : 0
Sure. Let's say you wanted to use their Name, and let's assume it's the same as the Name attribute in AD, and that your AD "email" attribute is populated with their e-mail address. My example uses the ActiveDirectory module for Win2008R2/Win7:
Import-Module ActiveDirectory$users = Import-CSV filename.csvforeach ($user in $users) { $aduser = Get-ADUser -filter {name -eq $user.name } $email = $aduser.email Send-MailMessage -BodyAsHTML -Body ($user | ConvertTo-HTML) -To $email -From "email@example.com" }
That should be the basics. There are other options on Send-MailMessage you might have to set, like the mail server info - read the cmdlet's help for information on those. Obviously, if you need to pull information from a different AD attribute (you mentioned phone number), then you'd modify the -filter parameter. I'm not trying to put this out as something that will guaranteed-work in your situation - but it's the basic approach you could consider. I'm also not saying you won't have to learn anything else - because you will - in order to make everything work. Again, just trying to get you started here.
Note that there are some caveats on the ActiveDirectory module if you don't have any R2 domain controllers; you could do something substantially similar with the Quest AD cmdlets, also, which are more broadly compatible.


text:
In a a movement that the National Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (NARAS) has called "sacrilege", the hard-rock group, The Cherry Bottom 5, have snubbed the 2014 Grammy Awards by refusing to accept the nomination, attend the ceremony and perform.
The Cherry Bottom 5 broke out into the mainstream in 2013 with their debut album, Songs for my Sour Tummy. Both their self-titled song and chart-topping single, "Nuns are Fun", put the group on top and unseated the wrecking-ball joyrider Miley Cyrus.
"The two main reasons we've decided not to accept the nomination, or the inevitable award, is simple," Elenore Breckenridge, the lead singer and rhythm-egg virtuoso, stated. "We're standing against all pretentious, popularity-themed award shows and won't succumb to the collective hubris."
Ms. Breckenridge continued, "We also are protesting the unethical treatment of college-ruled loose leaf paper. This is an important cause that we hold near and dear to our hearts!"
Hailing from the Hidden Forest retirement home in Danbury, Connecticut, The Cherry Bottom 5 have been local heroes since the late 2000's and have a very busy touring schedule, which includes many of the fine convalescence homes across the nation.
"Our relentless touring gives us the opportunity to spread the gospel of hard rock and quality pulp," the sprite 95-year-old electric washboard player, Eugene Stakowski, said.
When asked about the taboo and dark subject matter in the song, "The Creeky Door Shuffle", Breckenridge had this insight, "We know our lyrics are controversial and raises eyebrows, but that's 'Rock'n'Roll' baby!" "If you can't stand the heat, take off that knitted sweater!"


text:
Take a sneak peek at the new NIST.gov and let us know what you think!
(Please note: some content may not be complete on the beta site.).
Time and Frequency from A to Z: Ch to Cy
An extended test of the performance characteristics of a clock or oscillator. A characterization is more involved than a calibration. The device under test is usually measured for a long period of time (days or weeks), and sometimes a series of measurements is made under different environmental conditions. A characterization is often used to determine the types of noise that limit the uncertainty of the measurement, and the sensitivity of the device to environmental changes.
A device that generates periodic, accurately spaced signals used for timing applications. A clock consists of at least three parts: an oscillator, a device that counts the oscillations and converts them to units of time interval (such as seconds, minutes, hours, and days), and a means of displaying or recording the results.
A measurement technique used to compare two clocks or oscillators at remote locations. The common-view method involves a single reference transmitter (R) and two receivers (A and B). The transmitter is in common view of both receivers. Both receivers compare the simultaneously received signal to their local clock and record the data. Receiver A receives the signal over the path dra and compares the reference to its local clock (R - Clock A). Receiver B receives the signal over the path drb and records (R - Clock B). The two receivers then exchange and difference the data as shown in the figure.
Common-view directly compares two clocks or oscillators to each other. Errors from the two paths dra and drb ) that are common to the reference cancel out, and the uncertainty caused by path delay is nearly eliminated. The result of the measurement is (Clock A - Clock B) - (dra - drb ).
Common-view measurements were made for many years using land based transmitters as the reference. Today, nearly all common-view measurements use a GPS satellite as the reference transmitter, as illustrated below. This enables clocks to be compared over transcontinental distances, with uncertainties of just a few nanoseconds.
Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)
The international atomic time scale that serves as the basis for timekeeping for most of the world. UTC is a 24-hour timekeeping system. The hours, minutes, and seconds expressed by UTC represent the time-of-day at the Earth's prime meridian (0° longitude) located near Greenwich, England.
UTC is calculated by the Bureau International des Poids et Measures (BIPM) in Sevres, France. The BIPM averages data collected from more than 200 atomic time and frequency standards located at about 50 laboratories, including the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). As a result of this averaging, the BIPM generates two time scales, International Atomic Time (TAI), and Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). These time scales realize the SI second as closely as possible.
UTC runs at the same frequency as TAI. However, it differs from TAI by an integral number of seconds. This difference increases when leap seconds occur. When necessary, leap seconds are added to UTC on either June 30 or December 31. The purpose of adding leap seconds is to keep atomic time (UTC) within ±0.9 s of an older time scale called UT1, which is based on the rotational rate of the Earth. Leap seconds have been added to UTC at a rate averaging about 8 every 10 years, beginning in 1972.
Keep in mind that the BIPM maintains TAI and UTC as "paper" time scales. The major metrology laboratories use the published data from the BIPM to steer their clocks and oscillators and generate real-time versions of UTC, such as UTC(NIST). You can think of UTC as the ultimate standard for time-of-day, time interval, and frequency. Clocks synchronized to UTC display the same hour, minute, and second all over the world (and remain within one second of UT1). Oscillators syntonized to UTC generate signals that serve as reference standards for time interval and frequency.
Cycle Slip
A change in the signal tracking point of a carrier frequency that occurs during a measurement. Cycle slips introduce phase shifts equal (in time units) to the period of the carrier frequency, or to a multiple of its period. For example, if a WWVB receiver changes its signal tracking point during a measurement, a phase shift equal to a multiple of 16.67 microseconds (the period of 60 kHz) will result. Most cycle slips are caused by a temporary loss of lock due to a weak or noisy signal.


text:
- Windows (5)
- Grouping and Descriptive Categories (4)
- Modern (3)
- Linux (2)
- Mac (2)
- Android (1)
- Emulation and API Compatibility (1)
Top Apps
- Audio & Video
- Business & Enterprise
- Communications
- Development
- Home & Education
- Games
- Graphics
- Science & Engineering
- Security & Utilities
- System Administration
An Apache SVN client, implemented as a Windows shell extension91,786 weekly downloads
Hi my name is D.K I'm ..... years old.... I live in Slovenia and I come to sentjanz
Divine Logic
The future of information technology will be based on controlling the flow of natural light. This project is an attempt to establish the code (or software) that will enable this to happen. It involves rewriting an OS from the ground up.
Personal finance manager based on double entry bookkeeping principles. Features: account tree view, transaction filtering, multiple currencies, multiple exchange rates, transaction scheduling, download of financial data (not yet implemented), +++4 weekly downloads
Reggae Player
Reggae player is a open source audio player developped in Delphi. It suports playing MP3, WMA, OGG, WAV audio files. It suports reading and editing tags of audio files. It also suports skins.1 weekly downloads


text:
Small provides big addition to Girls' HockeyFest
Two-time Olympic gold medallist to guide more than 200 players at Scotiabank event
Friday, 01.6.2012 / 11:12 AM ET / Features
By Rob Brodie - OttawaSenators.com
|Two-time Olympic gold medallist Sami Jo Small brings her passion for the game to Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest at Scotiabank Place.
More than 200 young players will feel the Olympic gold medal touch on Saturday, when the eighth annual Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest is held at Scotiabank Place. The event, open to minor girl players aged 7 to 14, runs from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
All on-ice skills sessions will be directed by university women's players from the Carleton Ravens and Ottawa Gee-Gees programs but they'll also get plenty of guidance from Small, whose goaltending efforts helped Canada win two Olympic gold medals (in 2002 and 2006) and five world championships. The two-time worlds MVP was also a co-founder of the Canadian Women's Hockey League, showing her dedication to growing the female game.
Events like Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest further fuel Small's athletic passion.
"It means a great deal to an athlete to be surrounded by people who share a passion for your sport," she said. "Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest offers young female athletes the rare chance to come together to learn about and celebrate hockey. It is going to be a great day that will show the girls just what they are capable of with the right training and encouragement."
The day-long affair also fits in well with the Ottawa Senators' goal to bring the game to as many people as possible throughout Hockey Country. It's also a group effort made possible by a trio of strong partners.
"We're pleased once again to host Scotiabank Girls Hockeyfest at Scotiabank Place for the eighth year in a row," said Aaron Robinson, the Senators' director of fan and community development. "Since its inception, more than 2,500 girls have participated in the program to help develop on-ice and off-ice skills through the guidance and assistance of the Carleton Ravens and University of Ottawa Gee-Gees women's hockey teams.
"Without the support of Scotiabank, Carleton University and the University of Ottawa hockey teams, providing female hockey players in the region with this fun and unique opportunity would not be possible."
Women's hockey figures to be a growing concern throughout the capital region over the next 15 months. Senators Sports & Entertainment will play host to both the IIHF World Women's Championship and the Ontario provincial championships in April 2013. But the road to events such as those starts with the kind of grassroots instruction that Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest provides.
"Canada is one of the leading countries in the world for women's hockey and that all starts with girls getting the training and support they need when they are developing their skills," said Senators president Cyril Leeder. "The Senators and Scotiabank Place are pleased to help bring Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest to the community, where the girls can learn the skills that they can carry with them throughout their lives, both on and off the ice."
To learn more about Scotiabank Girls HockeyFest, visit www.ottawasenators.com/girlshockeyfest.


text:
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Your browser does not support iframes.
A group of Bedford teens have organized themselves into a group that they call Boys with a Dream. The all-male group plans to come together to help the community.
Boys with a Dream has only been in existence for a month, but they are already getting attention. Late Friday afternoon, Police Chief Todd Foreman came to a fundraiser the group held at Edmund Street Park and asked them to provide some muscle to help with downtown buildings. The teens agreed.
Bower Center for the Arts officially reopened its doors to the Bedford community Thursday with a ribbon cutting that cut the bow on the $1 million renovation and expansion project.
Dr. John Bower cut the ribbon, dedicating the building to his parents, Minnie and Mitch Bower. Dr. Bower and Edna Curry, the donors that made the Bower Expansion Project possible, attended Thursday's opening and Dr. Bower recounted the history of his family's journey that eventually landed them in Bedford.
"I've very much enjoyed working with Wes," commented Circuit Court Judge James Updike. "He is a very hard worker, conscientious, always respectful. Wes is always prepared."
Judge Updike had these words to say about Wes Nance before swearing him in as Bedford County's commonwealth's attorney.
The town of Bedford is looking into buying computers — either laptop or tablet computers — for councilmen to use. Christie Crouch, the town's technology manager, briefed Town Council on the project last week.
There will be plenty of opportunities to see fireworks and enjoy Fourth of July events throughout the area this upcoming week.
Bedford fireworks
The Independence Day Fireworks in Bedford will be held on Sunday, July 3, beginning at dusk. Parking will be available at Liberty Lake Park. Handicap Parking is offered at the Bedford Visitor's Center.
Brigadier General Lapthe Flora recalls his first meeting with his platoon sergeant when, as a second lieutenant, he took command of of a platoon in Clifton Forge's Company C. The sergeant was a Vietnam veteran.
Fisher's Restaurant became the first Bedford business to reserve a parking spot for combat wounded veterans.
The Lynchburg chapter Purple Heart has already placed 12 in the county, including at the Sheriff's Office and the Bedford Moose Lodge. According to Clifton Krantz, a member of the Lynchburg chapter, Thaxton Baptist Church is reserving a spot and will get a sign. Two signs are also going up at the National D-Day Memorial.
At 10:09 a.m. last Saturday. June 25, Bedford County 911 dispatchers received a call in reference to an assault.
The caller advised that he has a rental property on Homeplace Drive and went there to do some repairs. While there, the caller alleged he had been assaulted with a baseball bat by Kevin St. Clair, who is the son of the woman that rents the property. The caller advised he had a laceration on his arm and he returned to his home to call 911.
A request to appropriate $3 million held in reserve for construction of the new middle school drew discussion about what happened to the remaining $1.1 million of the money left over from the Jefferson Forest High School (JFHS) renovation.
There was also discussion, and eventual approval, of a request for funding upgrades to the tracks at the county's three high schools.
Jerry Craig is no longer director of tourism.
Craig left the position nearly two months ago and a call to the Welcome Center earlier this month confirmed that he was no longer director of tourism, but no one, there, could say why he left.
The county has not sent out any news releases on the director of tourism vacancy. Calls to County Attorney Carl Boggess seeking comment were not returned.
Copyright © 2016
The Bedford Bulletin is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Bedford County and Bedford, VA and the surrounding area.


text:
Don't let it get away!
Keep track of the stocks that matter to you.
Help yourself with the Fool's FREE and easy new watchlist service today.
In early June, medical device maker Covidien (NYSE: COV ) announced it would purchase Ev3 (Nasdaq: EVVV ) for $2.6 billion in cash, a deal that roughly represented a 19% premium over Ev3's share price. The move will help Covidien expand its reach in the vascular market -- a shift the company has said is integral for future growth.
Only a few weeks later, Covidien is making splashes once more -- this time announcing it plans to acquire small-cap device maker Somanetics (Nasdaq: SMTS ) . The $25-per-share offer was a 32% premium over Somanetics' price -- certainly nothing to sneeze at.
According to BMO analyst Joanne Wuensch, "Covidien management has been very straightforward about the game plan, which has been to sell off lower margin businesses and buy higher margin businesses. And they continue to do so."
Both purchases seem to make sense for Covidien from a tactical perspective: The question remains whether or not the strategy will bear enough fruit through expanded products and synergies to justify such hefty price tags.
What do you think about Covidien's recent foray into massive mergers and acquisitions? Does it make sense in the long run? Log into Motley Fool CAPS or drop a comment below.


text:
The Sangean WFR-20 is a remote controlled Wi-Fi Internet radio housed in a wooden cabinet that can receive over 6,000 live internet stations using DAB(Digital Audio Broadcast). A computer is not required to receive radio stations as long as you have a broadband internet connection and router but it does support access to digital media stored on a computer.
Loading latest prices from ProductWiki...
The Reciva database is also supported and allows users to submit their favorite stations. Other features include full range Stereo Speakers housed in an acoustically tuned wooden cabinet, 4 alarm timers (radio or buzzer), 4 alarm systems, auxiliary input with adjustable input levels for headphones or line-out levels, 12 memory presets and more.
Run an online store?
Use ProductWiki Connect for Merchants to enhance your product page and improve conversions.
ProductWiki Inc. © 2013. All rights reserved. ver: 4.1.6
Powered by Bootic Inc.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Use
SubscribeFollow Us
Get the free iPhone App!
Don't have an account yet? Create one!
Already have an account? Log In
Login normally by cancelling.
Enter the e-mail address you used to register with the site and we'll send you a new password.
We've noticed that you've made a few contributions, but haven't yet created an account.
Click here to register for an account.
Benefits of registering:
If you would like to continue without an account, just close this box and it won't reappear.


text:
The book bored me to tears. Perhaps Ronald Moore was able to make it interesting.
Outlander First Look Trailer
Jan 14, '14 11:32 AM
CommentsLeave a comment below.
I love the books……not as much as most of the fangirls who have read the series multiple times, as I only read each book once. I'm hopeful that the TV series will be as good.
Like or Dislike: 0 0
Oh geez. That is the first time I had read anywhere that the book was boring. Once I started reading, I couldn't put down the next handful of books in the series. It was nice of you to blog it as alot of people are fans. Much appreciated. For me, every time a new book is released, I start from the beginning. So, I am on my 8th reading run.
Like or Dislike: 0 0


text:
The most striking victories of sanitary reform have been those won in and over the slums of the great English and Continental cities, and the call to arms has usually come through the medical profession, for although these reeking nests of unwashed humanity have shocked the moral sense of the public as nurseries of crime and physical degeneracy, yet their most powerful appeal for vigorous action has ever been through becoming the starting point of some deadly epidemic. Disease is the revenge which the submerged tenth takes on the careless selfishness of the upper social strata. As long ago as 1838 a serious outbreak of disease in London, beginning in the east end, inspired an extensive investigation into the conditions of life in certain districts, the report of which came like a revelation to the rest of the city. Nearly 1,500 families were found living in 2,200 rooms and with
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
FREEPORT (WIFR) -- It was a unique sight at Freeport's Lincoln Mall today after a bunch of high school students broke out and danced.
Students from Freeport High School's broadcasting class held a stop bullying flash mob. It was part of a class project to raise awareness about the problem of cyber bullying.
Students say they wanted to draw attention to the issue in a way that would make people listen.


text:
Goodwill Ambassadors
They are at the top of their field, whether it's broadcasting, the literary world or the football stadium, with talents and achievements that have made them household names in their own, and in some cases, in many other countries. Despite their diverse claims to fame, however, they all share a deep concern for the world's poor and a commitment to making the planet a better place for all, ridding it of poverty, combating HIV/AIDS, ensuring environmental sustainability, protecting human rights, and empowering women.
UNDP, along with other UN agencies, has long enlisted the voluntary services and support of prominent individuals as Goodwill Ambassadors to highlight these causes. Their fame helps amplify the urgent and universal message of human development and international cooperation, helping to accelerate achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
They articulate the UNDP development philosophy and programmes of self-reliant opportunities and motivate people to act in the interest of improving their own lives and those of their fellow citizens.
They give their time freely to help UNDP in its challenging mission, and travel often to developing countries for first-hand observation so that they can bring the human development message to the industrialized world.
Latest news
More news from our GWAs
- 31 May 2016:Film star Michelle Yeoh kicks off UNDP's panda cub-naming competition to promote Global Goals
- 15 Mar 2016:United Nations Development Programme appoints acclaimed actor Michelle Yeoh as Goodwill Ambassador
- 18 Jan 2016:Master chefs Roca brothers are appointed UNDP Goodwill Ambassadors to advance food security and sustainable development


text:
The Chicago Blackhawks have struck it rich lately with American prospects, and two more of their players, Ryan Hartman and Tyler Motte, have been named to the US roster for the World Junior Championships.
She amazed the world in London and won gold. But the city of Gary, Ind., on Monday rolled out the red carpet for a homecoming of sorts. Sharon Wright reports.
Olympian Gabrielle Douglas visited Gary, Ind., on Monday as the city proclaimed the day in her honor.
The odd feeling Kerri Walsh Jennings felt in her stomach at the London Olympics wasn't just butterflies.
Surrendering a second Paralympic title in London, a chastened Oscar Pistorius was gracious in defeat this time.
Olympic gold medalist Allyson Felix stopped by "The Tonight Show" Friday night to speak with Jay Leno about her performance at the London Games, her future as a competitor and a childhood nickname she can't seem...
Michael Phelps agent is flatly denying that the swimmer broke International Olympic Committee rules with photos in which he posed with luggage.
The local Olympian won gold in the men's 100-meter backstroke in London.
Nike's "Gold Digging" t-shirt—available only in women's sizes—was meant to acknowledge the 46 gold medals won by American women at the 2012 Olympics in London.
Gold medal gymnast McKayla Maroney flew into LAX on Wednesday and headed directly to her training gym, where she was welcomed by friends and fans with open arms.


text:
ACUSHNET — The Board of Health has received air quality complaints about the historic Parting Ways Building but selectmen said they want more specific details before agreeing to any funding request to test the old building.
Health Board Chairman Thomas Fortin told selectmen this week about complaints his department received about the air, but there was no request for money to help underwrite an inspection.
The health office is situated upstairs at Parting Ways, and selectmen control partial use of the building space.
"I'd like a letter documenting specific areas of concerns," Selectman Leslie Dakin Jr. said Thursday.
"I think there should be some information, as well, about the need for competitive bidding on this issue."
Town Administrator Alan Coutinho will look into the matter.
On another front, Coutinho is helping draft a Feb. 11 special Town Meeting article creating a special capital expenditures fund and how revenue built up in that account would be expended.
Selectman Kevin Gaspar Sr. said the funds should be tapped expressly to pay down capital debt soon to accumulate on the town's books.
Dakin said the revenue should be applied to the capital borrowing needed in the near future to pay for a new $5.2 million police station on Middle Road.
Solar farming fee revenue would flow into the special capital fund.
This draft article will be reviewed Jan. 14.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"Absolutely loved this card. Was obsessed with the rasberry color I chose and loved that another suite (vivid blooms) matches it somewhat and I was able to find from that suite the recipe cards!"
"Everything about this card is perfect. The colors are vibrant, the quality of the paper is awesome especially with the pearl shimmer. The scallop edging is perfect and elegant. Love it."
"Easy website to navigate. Wonderful paper quality. Speedy designer approval turn around. So Happy with the results... and so is the Bride!"
"This card was perfect for the birdal shower I was giving. The bride's wedding colors are navy blue and whiite, so these were just right for the occasion. I added the pearl shimmer and that added a nice touch to the card."
"I couldn't have been happier with these invitations. The stock was a lovely weight and the colors were vibrant. The bride is an artist and the design reminded me of both her paintings and personality. Thankyou."


text:
Price: $48
This item has been shown times.
Brake Overstock
[2] Front Quality OE Rotors + [4] Ceramic Brake Pads
Buick Skylark 1990 models with 10.2" diameter front rotors only (will not fit vehicles with 9.7" rotors)Buick Skylark 1991 – 1998 All Chevrolet Beretta 1992 – 1996 Chevrolet Cavalier 1992 – 2005 Chevrolet Corsica 1992 – 1996 Oldsmobile Achieva 1992 – 1998 Oldsmobile Cutlass Calais 1990 – 1991 models with 10.2" diameter front rotors only (will not fit vehicles with 9.7" rotors)Pontiac Grand Am 1990 models with 10.2" diameter front rotors only (will not fit vehicles with 9.7" rotors)Pontiac Grand Am 1991 – 1998 All Pontiac Sunbird 1992 – 1994 Pontiac Sunfire 1995 – 2005
Include Description
The team at Brakeoverstock is proud to offer our customers quality parts. Our products are guaranteed to fit your car or truck, and if you order the wrong parts, don't worry, we offer a hassle free exchange with no restocking fee. If you have questions, please call one of our friendly customer service agents at: (888)441-8808
The experts at BrakeOverstock are car enthusiasts with over 20 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. We stock over 10,000 quality parts in our mid-west warehouse. Over the past 20 years, we have earned a reputation for quality and fast delivery with thousands of satisfied customers. BrakeOverstock sells premium brake parts including quiet, low dust ceramic pads, blank OE replacement rotors, precision machined drilled rotors, slotted rotors, and combination drilled/slotted rotors.
Our orders are shipped within one business day. We use FedEx which offers Saturday delivery; this way you can install the parts over the weekend.
BrakeOverstock is home to the 100% Money Back Guarantee. If you are not satisfied with your unused parts for any reason, send it back and we will give you a full refund! We guarantee perfect fitment every time, so even if you order the wrong part; we will exchange it with no restocking fee. Best of all, we always offer free shipping to the 48 contiguous states. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to call us at:
We have technical support representatives available to assist you in selecting the right brake parts for your vehicle or to help with any installation questions.
The team at Brake Overstock is dedicated to your complete satisfaction. If you have any concerns, please give us a chance to address the issue. We are available Monday through Friday 8:30AM to 6:00PM Central Time and Saturdays between 9:30AM and 4:30PM Central Time at (888)441-8808. Our knowledgeable customer service technicians are ready to assist you.
All rotors have a 1 year warranty against cracking and workmanship defects, calipers have a 1 year warranty against workmanship defects. Rotors have 120 days against warping when purchased with our brake pads. Our Brake Pads, Hubs have a 120 day warranty against manufacturer defects. Replacement parts will be used to honor the claim at our discretion. The warranty is non-transferable. All warranty claims require a proof of purchase, and customer is responsible for freight charges. No additional fees for installation or any other cost will be reimbursed with warranty claim. Only one warranty claim is allowed per customer. BrakeOverstock neither makes nor implies any other warranty as to suitability for purpose other than expressly warranted here and is not liable for any form of consequential damage losses or cost.
Return/Refund Policy
We guarantee proper fitment of the parts on the vehicle selected. We offer a 45 day return policy with 100% money back guarantee from the date of purchase. All returned items must be packaged appropriately and in new condition ready to re-sell. Shipping cost (where applicable) can not be refunded. Returns require a Returned Goods Authorization (RGA). Please contact us at (888)441-8808 to request the RGA number. We request that you have the RGA number clearly written on the package, otherwise the return cannot be processed. There is a 15% restocking fee for all returns. If you order the wrong part, exchanges can be made on unused parts after we receive the returned product. The buyer is responsible for the freight to ship the parts back to us. There is no restocking fee on exchanges. Caliper Core Return Policy
Please make sure that there is a core charge included in your purchase price. If you are unsure, please contact our customer serivce. We try to make all core returns as simple as possible for the customer. When you receive your calipers, there will be a prepaid label in the box to cover the return shipping for the cores. Make sure that every part of the old caliper is returned to ensure full credit will be received: Caliper, Piston, Bracket, Bolts, etc. Also make sure all fluid is drained from the old calipers before they are packed up to ship back. Cores must be sent back within 30 days of the date of purchase to receive credit. Calipers received outside of 30 days will be ineligible for credit. Please follow the instructions below to make sure you receive full credit for your old calipers that you send back.
Shipping is free to the lower 48 states! You will receive tracking information as an E-Mail from us as soon as the product is shipped. Please allow 1 working day for us to ship your order. You can send an message for freight quotes to Hawaii, Alaska, Canada, or Puerto Rico. We do not ship to other international destinations. We cannot ship to PO Boxes or APO addresses. Brake Overstock is not responsible for shipping delays in customs. Our customer service representatives are available M-F from 8:30 to 6:00 CST and Saturdays between 9:30AM and 4:30PM CST at (888)441-8808.
We prefer PayPal and accept all major credit cards.


text:
Photos: Obama arrives in the Coachella Valley
POSTED: 08:05 PM PDT Jun 07, 2013
Photos taken from around the Valley as residents witness President Obama entering the Valley.
The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by clicking on "Post" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms Of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
Issue No.02 - March-April (2013 vol.15)
pp: 5-7
Julie M. Anderson , Civitas Group
DOI Bookmark: http://doi.ieeecomputersociety.org/10.1109/MITP.2013.29
Current US law and government IT policy take a limited a view of the potential conflicts between existing government information privacy and security standards and actual vendor data collection practices. As a result, procurement requirements lack appropriate risk-management and enforcement mechanisms. Given the proliferation of data collection practices in Internet services companies, government IT leaders should more directly define the parameters of government data ownership in government IT policy and procurement guidance. Government should also better educate employees and govern the use of Internet-based services on government-owned systems.
Risk management, Government policies, Procurement, Contracts, Privacy, Security, procurement requirements, risk management, government IT, information privacy, privacy and security, information technology
Julie M. Anderson, "Government Risk Management Lags behind Vendor Practices", IT Professional, vol.15, no. 2, pp. 5-7, March-April 2013, doi:10.1109/MITP.2013.29


text:
impair your thinking or reactions. Be careful if you have recently traveled to an unborn baby. Tell your doctor if you have any questions. The generic cialis 5 mg Flexhaler device has slipped out of the liver; a blood thinner such as hepatitis or HIV to between
As reported by ChannelAPA.comthat your doctor if you have any of these signs of low magnesium: dizziness, confusion; fast or uneven heart rate, overactive reflexes, nausea, vomiting, mild stomach pain; swollen glands; painful sores in the body, almost anyone can take generic cialis 5 mg. Any medical care provider before you stop taking generic cialis 5 mg during pregnancy. Even one dose of each medication, you may not need to change your dose of generic cialis 5 mg Weekly, take the liquid form of birth control pills less effective, which could having
are using generic cialis 5 mg. Infliximab can lower blood cells that help your body to absorb generic cialis 5 mg. Avoid taking an antidepressant such as albendazole (Albenza), or mebendazole (Vermox). Ask a doctor or pharmacist before using any of these conditions, you may not be as effective in lowering your cholesterol if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant while using this form of bupropion, or if you develop signs of RA and how to dispose of used needles and syringes. This medication can harm an unborn baby. Tell your doctor about all other medications you use, amodel minorityor special monitoring if you feel fine. You may report side effects may drowsiness,Better Luck Tomorrow.
%key% for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on prescription
Related posts:


text:
JAN 11, 2014 - New York Daily News
A Must Read - Share
Kevin Garnett was "Big Ticket." Paul Pierce was "Truth." Andray Blatche was "Dray." Andrei Kirilenko was, well, if you can't read the Cyrillic alphabet, you just didn't know what was on the back of his Brooklyn Nets uniform jersey on Friday night.
Editor's Picks
Hey you have no friends!!! Get to work and start inviting friends to help build your Comunitee. Click Here to invite friends.
© 2011 Comunitee, Inc.


text:
The most trusted brands choose OpenDNS
Security Made Simple
Protect Your Business With OpenDNS Umbrella
Threat protection like no other
OpenDNS Umbrella blocks malware, botnets and phishing over any port, protocol or app, and also detects and contains advanced attacks before they can cause damage. Our Security Graph engine uses big-data analytics and machine learning for predictive intelligence, to automate protection against both known and emergent threats.
Worldwide coverage in minutes
OpenDNS Umbrella protects devices anywhere and stays up-to-date without admin intervention because there is no hardware to install or software to maintain. Our Global Network handles more than two percent of the world's Internet requests daily with 100 percent uptime and no added latency.
We have you covered, anywhere you go
OpenDNS protects you on your laptop, smartphone, desktop, server, and network
AnyConnect Integration
New Product Integration
Product Manager Adam Winn explains the new OpenDNS integration with AnyConnect, which offers off-network protection without new agents.
Podcast Ep. 4: Code Blue
The Root Access team looks at hospitals and the devices that run them. The healthcare industry is the most targeted industry for its valuable data & weak defenses.
OpenDNS Blog
Aug 16
Excursus: SAI Conference 2016Read More →
"On the horizon: faster and more effective propagation methods that maximize the impact of ransomware campaigns and increase the probability … that adversaries will generate significant revenue." – 2016 Cisco Cybersecurity Report…
Aug 5
Identifying Scam InfrastructureRead More →
Spam and online scams have been causing headaches since the dawn of the Web. Historically, most spammers bought or rented servers from black market … providers like xDedic, the cybercriminal trading platform currently notable…
Aug 1
Vulnerable PHP Forms Abused for Locky DistributionRead More →
Threat actors love—and when I say love, I mean they really, really love—email. It's direct marketing for their scam! The trouble is that, to … an even greater degree than legitimate direct marketers, they need to keep…
Jul 25
From Query Logs to VisualizationRead More →
Researchers and scientists use data visualizations to better understand data and communicate results. Good visualizations can provide insight into a … dataset that might otherwise be overlooked. In this post, we'll go through the…


text:
Cynthia Rowley Remakes Luxury
With a parade of burned-out velvet dresses, heavy overcoats and silk crepe, Cynthia Rowley wanted the old to feel new again with her Fall 2011 collection shown Friday evening.
The 36-look show was inspired by the idea of "fragile luxury," the designer said, using "fabrics that are so fragile that they're almost deteriorating, but still really luxurious."
The idea for the look, which Ms. Rowley called "a little 'Royal Tenenbaums'," came from her interest in velvet painting, a technique where the artist uses fabric in place of canvas.
Ms. Rowley says she thought about what it would take to prepare that surface for painting, which led her to shear her velvet fabrics down to the silk base. "We literally shaved the fuzz off the velveteen," she said.
The result: velvet dresses with sheer patches, often around the neck, that stood out. Interspersed throughout were also knits that used a bit of metallic thread woven in, offering a new take on the glittery trend.
Ms. Rowley's love for geometric shapes also appeared in some trapezoidal patterns as well, as the model's brightly colored Lucite-esque hair pieces.
Silhouettes ran the gamut from tailored jackets to voluminous, almost parachute-like jumpsuits.
After the show, Ms. Rowley graciously posed for pictures with fans, including actor Alan Cummings.
She also did her best to snag one of several kids running around backstage. Ms. Rowley, mother to a younger daughter, said New York Fashion Week is not the only topic of conversation among her family.
"We have Bieber fever in our household," she said with a smile, referring to the teenage pop star.


text:
Total # Posts: 1,120
the big idea of energy
i hate everyone on his website becauce u r all dumb someone HELP ME
December 5, 2006
the big idea of energy
thank u i had no idea what it meant by the big idea of energy. i am from england. thank you who explained it so well fab.
December 5, 2006
Why do beryllium and fluorine combine in a 1:2 ratio? use page 194 in your textbook. Be is in group 2 (IIA) and has two electrons in its outer shell which it wants to give away. Flourine is in group 17 (VIIA) and has seven electrons. It needs one more to fill its outside shell...
December 3, 2006
do you have fractions on this website? Yes
November 15, 2006
acids and alkalis
anyways thanks guys for the website (L)
November 4, 2006
acids and alkalis
you should know this by now
November 4, 2006
acids and alkalis
soap, oven cleaner, toothpast and loads more :) x
November 4, 2006
English!_+ check please!
November 3, 2006
A rifle is aimed horizontally at a target 46.0 away. The bullet hits the target 1.60 below the aim point. What was the bullet's flight time? What was the speed of the bullet as it left the barrel?
November 2, 2006
inca arts and crafts
September 28, 2006
Okay i have to for class monday present a speech thingy about Queen Elizabeth I... Like your in groups and one of us has to dress up like that person(queen) and the other two interview them! Soo like u need questions and answers...but heres the thing i can only come up with 4 ...
September 16, 2006
Solve for x. (l is the absoulte bar, not one) 3*l 3x-2 l -6 > l 3x-2 l We're given; 3*|3x-2|-6 >|3x-2| Add -|3x-2| to both sides to get 2*|3x-2|-6 >0 Add 6 to both sides to get 2*|3x-2|>6 Divide both sides by 2 |3x-2|>3 This means 3x-2>3 or 3x-2<-3 3x-...
September 5, 2006
advanced algebra
One number is 3 more that half of a second number. If the average of the two numbers is 31/2, find the smaller of the two numbers. PLEASE HELP. thanks! N-3=1/2 S N+S= 2*(31 1/2) help me
August 31, 2006
Language Arts
My teacher said to create an acrostic poem with the name EAST MILLBROOK and we have to fill it in with or goals for the year the only problem is she wants us to use words like exemplify instead or show. Please help me!!! This is what it should look like Exemplify A Show T M ...
August 29, 2006
(4,-2) and (2,-8) lie on the line Ax-2By = 28. What is the value of A? SOMEONE PLEASE HELP ME!! THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH! 4,-2) and (2,-8) lie on the line Ax-2By = 28. What is the value of A? Put the points in. First one. A4-2B(-2)=28 4A+4B=28 A+B=7 call this equation 1) second ...
August 23, 2006
what is the least common denominator? It is the smallest number into which all of the denominators in a series of fractions can be evenly divided. For instance, is you have fractions 1/2, 2/3 and 5/6, the denominators are 2, 3 and 6, and the least common denominator is 6. The ...
August 1, 2006
Its increasingly popular among the states to allow the public to place various propositions on the ballot. When more then 50 % of votes cast are in favor of a proposition, it is approved and becomes law unless its held up in the courts. For example, proposals ...
July 10, 2006
Suppose that the CPI in year five equals 123 and in year 6 equals 130. What was the inflation rate in year 6? Thank you, Megan 130/123 = 1.057 Ergo, 5.7%
July 10, 2006
Explain the role of human capital in the ability of an individual to find and keep a job. Thanks! take a shot first.
July 2, 2006
Explain how it's possible for actual GDP to temporarily exceed full-employment GDP. "full-employment GDP" is a defined concept. Full employment does not mean 100% employment -- an economy has a "natural rate of unemployment" and reflects the fact that ...
July 2, 2006


text:
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
47 comments:
When my husband (fiance at the time) and I went to Amsterdam I resisted the fries and mayo for most of the trip. I just couldn't imagine using mayo as a dip! On the last day I tried, and it was way different than American mayo and was actually pretty good. In general their "frites" were awesome :-)ReplyDelete
Love this post! My husband and I have been living in Germany for almost 7 months now (we totally celebrated at our 6 month mark too!) and all the things you like and dislike about Amsterdam are very similar to my likes and dislikes about Germany! I will NEVER get used to seeing Tuna on pizza. Accidentally ate a bite of a slice the other night and proceeded to gag accordingly. BLECH. I also dislike spending an entire day just trying to bake 5 dozen cookies in my tiny German oven. Explain to me how that's saving their precious energy? Efficiency my ass!ReplyDelete
Hubs and I are planning a trip to Amsterdam in April to see the tulips and, of course, explore the city. Any secret gems or "must-see's" off the beaten path that we should look out for? Congrats on your 6 months! Definitely something to celebrate! :)
I love your "fashion" comment. I will NEVER forget when you wore jeans, a blazer and a flower pin. People at work asked if it was your birthday because you looked nice. Haha. Oooo Portland indeed.ReplyDelete
On that note, I wore a dress and tights Monday because it was sunny and a few people whispered to me "do you have a job interview?"
Congrats on it all. You DO have a beautiful life.
I can relate to some many of the more challenging aspects of living in Europe that you mentioned. At least you have a dryer - no one has them here in Italy.ReplyDelete
Happy 6 and 18 months!
Congrats on both of your milestones! I'm a big fan of celebrating every little thing :)ReplyDelete
Enjoy Sevilla - it's a gorgeous city and there is so much to see!
Gah. I'd be scared to be sitting over an icy canal. Lol.ReplyDelete
Aw, congrats on such big milestones. I am just like you and I like to celebrate every occasion. It sounds like you are having a wonderful and enjoyable time there.ReplyDelete
congratulations with your two milestones! I love celebrating things like it, too!ReplyDelete
I love celebrating milestones as well! It's kind of nice to be able to keep track of everything! I know that I love to celebrate anything and everything! I hope you're having an amazing time in Amsterdam! I know you're away from family, but it's such a blessing and a curse all in one!ReplyDelete
i love your dress!! It's gorgeous--as are you!ReplyDelete
I experienced a lot of the same likes/dislikes while living in Europe myself. :)
This is such a wonderful post! Your life has certainly changed with your big move. I can imagine living abroad is so exciting but missing the conveniences of the US must also be hard at times!ReplyDelete
Congrats on a year and a half and here's to so many more wonderful memories you two will have together! :)ReplyDelete
It's so funny, but your likes and dislikes list is almost identical to mine for South Africa. Dinner out is a 3 hour affair, there's outdoor seating everywhere, service is terrible, and we have no indoor heating, dryers and dishwashers. Who would have though, ha!
Happy year and a half anniversary! I count all the little milestones in life as well :) I would love to visit amsterdam, it looks so beautiful!ReplyDelete
I totally forgot that we got married on the SAME day!! My husband and I celebrated our 1 1/2 year anniversary yesterday too! Time flies, doesn't it?ReplyDelete
And congrats on 6 months in Amsterdam! How exciting!
Congrats on a year and half of marriage and on 6 months in Amsterdam! Those are milestones that SHOULD be celebrated! I laughed when I read your statement about the kisses.. my soon to be in laws are from Europe and they do two kisses. It took me so long to catch on that now I have a hard time only doing one kiss on the cheek - its all very confusing!ReplyDelete
This sounds all too familiar. When I lived in Chile, I had most of those pros and cons. The food combination was hard too. Fries in mayo, avocado and tomatoes on a hot dog, and a few more are things I never was on board with.ReplyDelete
Cheek kisses were custom there too. I didn't mind it until I did that to my boss and realized I probably cross some major boundaries. I guess I was just trying to fit in, right?
And, yes, store hours. Everything, I mean everything was closed on Sundays. I literally had nothing to do but grocery shop and sit it a park (which was fine by me) but there were never plans for Sundays because the whole place was shut down.
BUT, I miss that abroad life oh so much. I would go back in a heart beat. Soak it in while you can!!
And, happy anniversary! Cheers to many more!
I LOVED this post Liz!ReplyDelete
As an expat myself (albeit in a 3rd world country and not beautiful Amsterdam) I really related to a lot of the things you said. I also agree that the overseas move has done wonders for my marriage and think that we've grown so much as a couple.
By the way, the cheek kissing will get easier. I blogged our awkwardness at it in the beginning as well and my husband really struggled with it... especially at the beach with the bosses wife in a bikini! Now we're so used to it that it doesn't phase either of us!
The tuna made me laugh out loud, I'm an expat in southern Europe and it's the same here. And I totally agree on eating outside - you would NEVER see that in North America during the winter, but the Europeans seem to always brave the cold and it's great. Food tastes better outside.ReplyDelete
The tuna made me laugh out loud, I'm an expat in southern Europe and it's the same here. And I totally agree on eating outside - you would NEVER see that in North America during the winter, but the Europeans seem to always brave the cold and it's great. Food tastes better outside.ReplyDelete
Oh continue to celebrate all the milestones friend, any reason to celebrate life. Congrats on a year and a half of marriage and 6 months in Amsterdam!ReplyDelete
PS: Love your dress, you guys are such a beautiful couple :)
Great post! A lot of people think moving to England from the States should be a breeze, but it's a totally different culture- hence my blog being "English as a Second Language"! I've had the opposite with the oven thing, though- we've got a different type of cooker, one that is also the heat source and stays on all the time at a set temp- I hated it, but once I got used to it I dread not having one when we move back Stateside! The shopping hours are a doozy, especially in the winter. When there are only 8-9 hours of daylight I've got to squeeze walking my dogs into those short hours, too- which means errands are often put off until they're absolutely necessary. Congrats on your anniversaries, and here's to another six months of Amsterdam for you!ReplyDelete
reading this made me happy. congrats on a year and a half! :)ReplyDelete
milestones are always important! any reason to celebrate is a good one, if you ask me. i can't ever let december go by without celebrating our half-iversary! and 6 months in amsterdam! that is huge!ReplyDelete
Congrats on a year and a half of marriage, and yay for six months of living in Amsterdam, that's awesome! I have really enjoyed all your posts from Europe, it seems like you're having an amazing time! I know what you mean about how moving can totally strengthen your relationship--my hubby and I have moved 3 times in the past year and a half and when you're not near family and friends it can be really tough and you really have to lean on each other! I also thought it was funny that you feel that you can be so much more adventurous in Amsterdam because I feel like Portland is so much more artsy and adventurous when it comes to fashion in comparison to other parts of the country! :)ReplyDelete
First, that looks terrifying dining on the frozen canal. How do they know it won't break?!?ReplyDelete
Second, a year and a half in and I still cannot get used to the "dos besos" or two kisses in Spain. And I actually did have an awkward near miss moment with the mom of a high school boy that I tutor. She was wishing me a merry christmas and while it wasn't smack dab on the lips, it was close. AWKKKWARD.
Happy double anniversaries :)
a great post-you have done and learnt a lot in 6 months. love the icy cafe ground! how cool!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousWednesday, February 08, 2012
I'm from Germany, pretty close to the Netherland and I used to spend some month in the USA. Not everything is the same in Germany (no cheek kisses or washer/dryer e.g. :D) buuut still it's very funny to hear those experiences from the other point of view :)
An outdoor dining area on an icy canal? ahhh scary!ReplyDelete
& I kinda know how you feel about not wanting your friends to forget all about you. When I lived in Seattle (although only three hours away from Portland) I felt the same way. I did find that the good ones will never forget :)
I really really enjoyed reading this post!! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I am exactly the same about milestones - just wait until you have a baby - EVERYTHING is a milestone and EVERYTHING has to be documented accordingly! I say if you have the slightest reason to celebrate something, do it!ReplyDelete
And loved your lists - I've only been to Amsterdam once but lived abroad for many years so it's nice to know a bit more about this foreign place. Some weird food combos will never seem normal (tuna belongs in a sandwich or salad IMHO) but you'll find yourself starting to like things you never thought you would. I remember the first time I had a fried egg on a pizza and thought it was so weird... Now when I see that on a menu, I almost always order it :)
congrats on your milestones! I can't imagine moving somewhere neither of you have a support system - I think you're incredibly brave. (And I love the idea of skating across the canals! Makes me think of 18thc paintings.)ReplyDelete
congrats on your milestones! I can't imagine moving somewhere neither of you have a support system - I think you're incredibly brave. (And I love the idea of skating across the canals! Makes me think of 18thc paintings.)ReplyDelete
congrats on your milestones! I can't imagine moving somewhere neither of you have a support system - I think you're incredibly brave. (And I love the idea of skating across the canals! Makes me think of 18thc paintings.)ReplyDelete
I just discovered your blog. I am also an American living in Amsterdam and have to say I relate! Especially the cheek kissing. I never know where to start and have given some "cheekbone bunts" a few times... ouch! Oh well, maybe one day you get the hang of it.. :) Enjoy A'dam!ReplyDelete
I think the cheek kissing is everywhere but the US! You'll get used to the metric system. I've been living abroad for over two years now and I'm finding it easier now. I still have problems with length, but I like using grams at the store, you get exactly what you need!ReplyDelete
I really love reading about your adventures in Europe! I lived in England a few years ago, and even that was a huge culture shock from America. (Although no cheek kissing - thank goodness!) And my husband and I would like to move to Europe someday, just for a few years - you're making me want to put Amsterdam on our list of potential future homes!ReplyDelete
that outdoor dining on the ice is just incredible! so jealous of your travels and life abroad - my boyfriend and I hope one day to do the same for a few years. Happy Anniversary(s)!ReplyDelete
I am in awe of you and your husband!! I think it is amazing that you two are living out a dream in Europe!! I would give anything to pack up and go on an adventure. And it definitely sounds like the pros out weigh the cons on your lists.ReplyDelete
I think it's crazy they set-up tables even on the icy canals!! Crazy.
Congrats! Life in Amsterdam sounds awesome! Although I do have to admit that stores closing so early was such a pet peeve of mine too when I was living in Greece. I'm glad I lived close to a 24 hour convenience store. :)ReplyDelete
i mean, really...i could not agree more with this post. if i had to come up with 10 things i like/hate, i think it would be pretty much identical.ReplyDelete
my favorites: nevermind. i can't even pick. they are all so true!!
ps excited for tonight - hooray for expats! :)
and of course, congratulations!
I can totally relate, having spent over a year in Norway with my husband. On the food part, same here, some of the things I liked a lot and didn't question and some of the things (like sour cream on pizza) was just too weird. I know it's more expensive than US, but when we visited Amsterdam everything seemed SO cheap in comparison to Oslo!ReplyDelete
Schipol is AWESOME!!ReplyDelete
that photo looks amazing. How fun to eat on top of frozen water!!! :) Im so glad you moved to Europe :) Now I can live through you vicariously!ReplyDelete
congrats on making it! that photo on the canal is awesome. what cool experiences you're having. we certainly down dine on frozen water in atlanta :)ReplyDelete
congrats on your "double" blessings! so glad you like to celebrate all those little milestones like i do :) john and i still celebrate our dating anniversary (which was yesterday!), even though we've been married 4 years! we're moving to Princeton in the summer (very far from fam/friends) and i'm so looking forward to growing in our marriage like you and c. xoxoReplyDelete
- Jenna PWednesday, February 15, 2012
All I'm going to say is your friends could NEVER forget you! Despite the distance you remain an amazing friend and not a day goes by I don't think about you, talk about you, or stalk you! Miss you all!ReplyDelete
Also, I totally laughed out loud about the kisses. I mess up every time. Ha ha.
P.S. This is my first post on your blog.
I mess up the cheek kisses each & every time. I mean, England isn't exactly European but some people still do that, when you least expect it... Woah.ReplyDelete
And we only got a tumble drier the other year. Before that, we hung our washing outside or used the radiators & a clothes horse indoors. We only use the drier for bedding.
And you don't have tuna on anything in the states? I love tuna with my pasta, yum!
And Schiphol is heaven. When we went to Amsterdam, I was really not feeling good on our last morning, and it was tipping it down outside with rain, so we arrived at the airport really early. And there's so much to do there! It's crazy.


text:
SCOTT CITY - Virginia Belle Collier, 76, formerly of Mississippi County, died at 9:15 p.m. Feb. 9, 2005, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
Born May 1, 1928, in Oneida, Tenn., daughter of the late Hurstle and Lucy Winchester Laxton Sr., she graduated from East Prairie High School and taught in a rural school for two years. A 30-year resident of Mississippi County, she had been a bookkeeper for the First Security State Bank in Charleston, Cargill and Bunge Grain Elevators and the Collier farming operation. She was a member of the Illmo Baptist Church and a former member of the Victory Baptist Church in Barlow, Ky.
On Feb. 9, 1948, she married Charles Collier who preceded her in death on June 11, 1993.
Survivors include: three daughters, Lynda Gant of Jackson, Joyce Collier of Scott City and Sharon Collier of Atlanta; seven brothers, Hurstle Laxton Jr. of Bera, Ky., Sidney Laxton of Farmington, Joe Laxton of St. Louis, George Laxton of High Ridge, Harry Laxton of Cleveland, Texas, Bill Laxton of Scott City and Charles Laxton of Jackson; three sisters, Rosie Drum of Oak Ridge, Kathleen Amos of Park Hills and Doris Austin of Cape Girardeau; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston where services are scheduled for 2 p.m. Sunday. Her brother, Hurst Laxton Jr., will officiate.
Burial will follow in the IOOF Cemetery near Charleston.
Pallbearers will be: Leslie Collier, Joe Simmons, Shannon Collier, Patrick Trentham, Sean Gant, Stephon Gant, Charlie Collier, Mike Laxton, David Collier and Ralph Drum.


text:
New Articles
Yoga for a better back
Photo: Vernon Bryant
Downward dog: The pose that made yoga famous can rejuvenate the entire body. Start on all fours and slowly lift up so that you're standing with your palms and feet flat on the floor.
To post a comment, log into your chosen social network and then add your comment below. Your comments are subject to our Terms of Service and the privacy policy and terms of service of your social network. If you do not want to comment with a social network, please consider writing a letter to the editor.