text:
Border Security:
US-VISIT Program Faces Strategic, Operational, and Technological Challenges at Land Ports of Entry
GAO-07-378T: Published: Jan 31, 2007. Publicly Released: Jan 31, 2007.
Additional Materials:
- Highlights Page:
- Full Report:
- Accessible Text:
(202) 512-8816
Office of Public Affairs
(202) 512-4800
This testimony summarizes a December 2006 GAO report on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) efforts to implement the U.S. Visitor and Immigrant Status Indicator Technology (US-VISIT) program at land ports of entry (POE). US-VISIT is designed to collect, maintain, and share data on selected foreign nationals entering and exiting the United States at air, sea, and land POEs. These data, including biometric identifiers like digital fingerprints, are to be used to screen persons against watch lists, verify identities, and record arrival and departure. This testimony addresses DHS's efforts to (1) implement US-VISIT entry capability, (2) implement US-VISIT exit capability, and (3) define how US-VISIT fits with other emerging border security initiatives. GAO analyzed DHS and US-VISIT documents, interviewed program officials, and visited 21 land POEs with varied traffic levels on both borders.
US-VISIT entry capability had been installed at 154 of the 170 land POEs. Officials at all 21 sites GAO visited reported that US-VISIT had improved their ability to process visitors and verify identities. DHS plans to further enhance US-VISIT's capabilities by, among other things, requiring new technology and equipment for scanning all 10 fingerprints. While this may aid border security, installation could increase processing times and adversely affect operations at land POEs where space constraints, traffic congestion, and processing delays already exist. GAO's work indicated that management controls in place to identify such problems and evaluate operations were insufficient and inconsistently administered. For example, GAO identified computer processing problems at 12 sites visited; at 9 of these, the problems were not always reported. US-VISIT has developed performance measures, but measures to gauge factors that uniquely affect land POE operations were not developed; these would put US-VISIT officials in a better position to identify areas for improvement. US-VISIT officials concluded that, for various reasons, a biometric US-VISIT exit capability cannot now be implemented without incurring a major impact on land POE facilities. An interim nonbiometric exit technology tested (see photo, below right) did not meet the statutory requirement for a biometric exit capability and thus cannot ensure that visitors who enter the country are those who leave. DHS had not yet reported to Congress on a required plan describing how it intended to fully implement a biometric entry/exit program or use nonbiometric solutions. Until this plan is finalized, neither DHS nor Congress is in a good position to prioritize and allocate program resources or plan for POE facilities modifications. DHS had not articulated how US-VISIT is to align with other emerging land border security initiatives and mandates, and thus could not ensure that the program would meet strategic program goals and operate cost effectively at land POEs. Knowing how US-VISIT is to work with these initiatives, such as one requiring U.S. citizens, Canadians, and others to present passports or other documents at land POEs in 2009, is important for understanding the broader strategic context for US-VISIT and identifying resources, tools, and potential facility modifications needed to ensure success.
Aug 15, 2016
Emergency Communications:Effectiveness of the Post-Katrina Interagency Coordination Group Could Be EnhancedGAO-16-681: Published: Jul 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Aug 15, 2016.
Jul 21, 2016
DHS Management:Enhanced Oversight Could Better Ensure Programs Receiving Fees and Other Collections Use Funds EfficientlyGAO-16-443: Published: Jul 21, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 21, 2016.
Jul 12, 2016
Coast Guard:Agency Could Better Assess Its Impact on Arctic Capability Gaps and Is Exploring Icebreaker Acquisition OptionsGAO-16-738T: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Critical Infrastructure Protection:DHS Has Made Progress in Enhancing Critical Infrastructure Assessments but Additional Improvements are NeededGAO-16-791T: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Critical Infrastructure Protection:Improvements Needed for DHS's Chemical Facility Whistleblower Report ProcessGAO-16-572: Published: Jul 12, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Coast Guard:Arctic Strategy Is Underway, but Agency Could Better Assess How Its Actions Mitigate Known Arctic Capability GapsGAO-16-453: Published: Jun 15, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 12, 2016.
Jul 7, 2016
Maritime Security:Progress and Challenges in Implementing Maritime Cargo Security ProgramsGAO-16-790T: Published: Jul 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jul 7, 2016.
Jun 14, 2016
Coast Guard:Actions Underway to Develop Acquisition Plans that Reflect New Assets and Improve the Asset Allocation ProcessGAO-16-633T: Published: Jun 14, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2016.
Coast Guard:Actions Needed to Improve Strategic Allocation of Assets and Determine Workforce RequirementsGAO-16-379: Published: May 24, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 14, 2016.
Jun 7, 2016
Aviation Security:TSA Is Taking Steps to Improve Expedited Screening Effectiveness, but Improvements in Screener Oversight Are NeededGAO-16-707T: Published: Jun 7, 2016. Publicly Released: Jun 7, 2016.
Looking for more? Browse all our products here


text:
- Report: #879555
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: Tower Loan
Tower LoanColumbus, Mississippi United States of America
Tower Loan SENIORS AND DISABLED BEWARE: THEY PREY ON SS BENEFITS Columbus, Mississippi
*Consumer Comment: Fool me once, fool me twice
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
I payed off the appliance early (have receipt showing 0 balance).
Every quarter they will call or offer to loan me a tiny sum with a proposal to lower my payments, and I have fallen for this about 4 times over the past 5 years.
I am a retired and disabled senior citizen with a very limited income. The payments are very high I have managed by grace to keep it current. My ability to meet other obligations has suffered greatly.
To finish they have taken over 9 thousand USD from me for borrowing 2 thousand 2 hundred USD and my balance is still 3 thousand USD. No doubt if I get behind on those ridiculously high payments for something I have paid for 4+times they will hound me as others express in this forum
There should be some law to stop this kind of Highway Robbery!
I want Tower Loan out of my life and others, as I am sure I am not alone, forever.
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 05/08/2012 07:44 AM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Tower-Loan/Columbus-Mississippi-39705/Tower-Loan-SENIORS-AND-DISABLED-BEWARE-THEY-PREY-ON-SS-BENEFITS-Columbus-Mississippi-879555. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Tower Loan
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
#1 Consumer Comment
Fool me once, fool me twice
AUTHOR: MochaG - (United States of America)
SUBMITTED: Tuesday, May 08, 2012POSTED: Tuesday, May 08, 2012
In the lender point of view, they are out to make money. They are looking for those who accept their offers regardless race, financial situation, age, etc. As long as the person falls for their sweet talk deal, they are fine with it. You happens to be one of these people who accept the deal.
In my point of view, this type for-profit company really takes a steep cut from those who make a loan from them. However, I knew better not to use them and try to avoid them no matter what. Therefore, I don't have a problem with them.
In conclusion, the deal is, of course, a KNOWN ripped off. If you do not know and FALL for it once, you learn from it. If you fall for it again, then you have no right to complain about it. Fool me once, shame on you, fool me twice shame on me. You fell for them 4 TIMES, so...
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Vase with dead flowers
Credit: Paul Taylor
Creative #: sb10067777e-001
License type: Royalty-freeRoyalty-free pricing is based solely on the size of the product you need, not the specific use. You don't have to pay any additional royalties on a use-by-use basis. Once you license a royalty-free product, you may use it multiple times for multiple projects without paying additional fees. (Pornographic, defamatory, libelous or otherwise unlawful use of any image is, of course, prohibited.)
Collection: Photodisc
Release info: No release required
Same seriesView all
Similar imagesView all
Vase With Dead Flowers Stock PhotoColor Image,Colored Background,Copy Space,Dead Plant,Death,Decoration,Dry,Flower,Horizontal,No People,Photography,Plant,Single Object,Studio Shot,VasePhotographer Paul TaylorCollection: Photodisc


text:
A neighborhood fixture since 1946, the bi-level Chinatown is less jazz club and more restaurant that turns into a karaoke bar and disco party almost every night of the week. Check the calendar for special live DJs and regularly featured karaoke.
|Venue name:
|The Grand Star Jazz Club
943 N Broadway
Los Angeles
|Opening hours:
|Wed-Sun 5pm-2am
|Do you own this business?


text:
"Penumbra" — a new composition that utilizes a solo performer, video projections and electronic music — will be presented at 9 p.m. Monday, May 19, in the courtyard between the Center for the Visual Arts and the Schneider Museum of Art (corner of Siskiyou Boulevard and Indiana Street) on the Southern Oregon Universty campus.
The new composition by David Bithell and Terry Longshore of the SOU Department of Music draws on shadow plays and explores the ways physical gestures and percussion manifest in image and sound. The performance is part of SOU's inaugural Oregon Fringe Festival.
Admission is free.
Location, ST | website.com


text:
Cello Concerto No.2, Op.96 (Rubinstein, Anton)
No files submitted.
Sheet Music
Arrangements and Transcriptions
For Cello and Piano
Piano Score
*#259018 - 1.87MB, 26 pp. - (0) - V/V/V - 444x⇩
Cello Part
*#259008 - 2.11MB, 15 pp. - (1) - V/V/V - 1136x⇩
Leipzig: C.G. Röder.
Leipzig: Bartholf Senff, n.d.[1875]. Plate 1274, 1275.
Paris, J. Hamelle, n.d.(ca.1908). Plate J.5584.H.
Heavily marked in blue pencil with fingerings and abridgements by the former owner of the score, Mr.Paul Coutan, a then student at the Paris Conservatoire with Paul Bazelaire, and who is among the crowd of students in the photograph of the Salle Gaveau auditorium with the organ in the background. Paul Coutan's father, Pierre, was a cello professor there possibly before 1914 and certainly after the end of WW1, so he could also claim prior ownership. The Coutans often hosted Pablo Casals when the latter was travelling and performing in their area (Moulins, Vichy).
General Information
|Work Title
|Cello Concerto No.2
|Alternative Title
|Rubinstein, Anton
|Opus/Catalogue Number
|D minor
|3 movements played without pause
[I.] Allegro moderato (D minor) —
|First Publication
|1875 – Leipzig: Bartholf Senff
|Karl Davydov
|Average Duration
|29 min
|Composer Time Period
|Piece Style
|Solo: Cello
Orchestra: 2 flutes, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons + 2 horns, 2 trumpets + timpani + strings
- Scores engraved by C.G. Röder
- Scores
- Rubinstein, Anton
- Romantic style
- Romantic
- Concertos
- For cello, orchestra
- Scores featuring the cello
- Scores featuring the orchestra
- For orchestra with soloists
- For cello, piano (arr)
- Scores featuring the piano
- For 2 players
- Pages with arrangements
- Pages with parts for purchase
- D minor


text:
This page is about the movie star Courtney Thorne-Smith. It contains the lattest information about she, filmography and thumb gallery of pictures of Courtney. We also recommend to you to visit sites of our partners for more info about Courtney.
Courtney Thorne-Smith ProfileName: Courtney Thorne-Smith
Photos and pictures of Courtney Thorne-Smith
Courtney Thorne-Smith
Melrose Place
Courtney Thorne-smith
Ally McBeal Cast
Courtney Thorne-Smith Topless Pictures!
Lattest Films featuring Courtney Thorne-Smith
|Ultimate Hollywood Blonde, The (2004) (TV mini series) [Courtney Thorne-Smith - Herself]
|Melrose Place: The E! True Hollywood Story (2003) (TV) [Herself]
|Intimate Portrait: Josie Bissett (2003) (TV) [Herself]
|55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, The (2003) (TV) [Herself]
|Intimate Portrait: Lisa Rinna (2001) (TV) [Courtney Thorne-Smith - Herself]
|According to Jim (2001) (TV Series) [Cheryl]
|6th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (2000) (TV) [Herself/Nominee for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series]
|57th Annual Golden Globe Awards, The (2000) (TV) [Herself]
|5th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (1999) (TV) [Courtney - Herself/Winner for Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series]
|51st Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, The (1999) (TV) [Herself]
|Ally (1999) (TV Series) [Georgia Thomas]
|Chairman of the Board (1998) (film) [Natalie Stockwell]
|50th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, The (1998) (TV) [Courtney - Herself]
|Lovemaster, The (1997) (film) [Deb]
|Intimate Portrait: Heather Locklear (1997) (TV) [Herself]
|Ally McBeal (1997) (TV Series) [Georgia Thomas (1997-2000)]
|Mimi wo sumaseba (1995) (film) [Courtney Thorne-Smith - Shiho]
|Beauty's Revenge (1995) (TV) [Cheryl Ann Davis]
|Breach of Conduct (1994) (TV) [Helen Lutz]
|Melrose Place (1992) (TV Series) [Allison Parker Armstrong Hanson (1992-1997)]
Courtney Thorne-Smith Profile | Filmography of Courtney | Photos & Pictures of Courtney Thorne-Smith
Courtney Thorne-Smith | Carla Gugino | Cindy Margolis | Catherine McCormack | Catherine Zeta-Jones | Christina Ricci | Claire Danes | Cameron Diaz | Claudia Black | Christine Taylor | Courteney Cox | Courtney Love | Charisma Carpenter | Charlotte Rampling | Calista Flockhart | Christina Applegate | Christy Chung | Cate Blanchett | Carmen Electra | Claire Forlani | Cheryl Ladd | Cher | Carrie-Anne Moss | Candy Barr | Carole Bouquet | Catherine Bell | Christina Milian | Charlize Theron | Connie Nielsen | Carrie Fisher |


text:
Organic Surge Bestsellers:
Organic Surge Product Ranges:
Why we love Organic Surge
Organic Surge is a complete range of bath, body, skin and hair care that not only cares for you and the planet but pledges to give something back too. Boasting a happy blend of ingredients, boosted by organic extracts from natural plant origins and pure organic essential oils, Organic Surge is quite simply nature's best assets, bottled.
Why we chose Organic Surge
Organic Surge promises you that each and every one of the new formulations will be between 90% and 99% natural. It's the answer for anyone who wants great skincare but who also cares what's on the inside. And with every single product sold, a percentage of what you pay goes to Africa to support vulnerable children. Now you really can look good and feel good.


text: At Life Line Screening, we're committed to quality, wellness and our customers—and that commitment begins first and foremost with our own employees. We recognize that they are our greatest assets, finest ambassadors and are, most notably, passionate about the people they support. We continually evaluate our processes to ensure that we are living up to our core values: excellence, integrity, accountability, teamwork, innovation, and leadership. We strive to be an organization that fosters communication, learning, appreciation, and wellness. We encourage and welcome thoughtful ideas from our entire global team. In order to empower our employees, we: Provide training and development opportunities so that employees can grow both professionally and personally Reward employee performance and contribution through a competitive compensation and recognition program Keep employees informed of business direction and company strategy, and listen to employee feedback Respect innovation and new thinking that applies to work across all job functions Our Benefits Life Line Screening offers both full-time and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits package for employees and their families that includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Prescription coverage Long- and short-term disability Paid time off Holiday pay Life insurance for employees and their dependents 401(k) Flexible spending accounts Employee assistance program Smoking cessation program Free screenings for employees and their family members Current Opportunities As our company continues to evolve, so does our need for qualified, dedicated professionals who wish to join our team. There are currently many different positions available throughout the United States and United Kingdom. We are looking for Ultrasound Sonographers, Medical Assistants, and Contact Center Representatives, as well as motivated individuals for our World Headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio.


text:
Definition of block letters in English:
block letters
plural noun
Plain capital letters.
Example sentences
- The girls looked over Dodger's shoulder as he drew something that resembled a block letter L.
- It's printed in a really charming block letter font, as if it were done by hand, with different little flowers amidst the lettering.
- I helped them with associations of raised letters or block letters that they like to draw.
For editors and proofreaders
Syllabification: block let·ters
Definition of block letters 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.
= trending


text:
Spruce up your room with this stunning resin fireplace and mantle with a glossy faux marble finish and beautiful gilded accents. May vary slightly.
4 7/8"W x 3 3/4"H x 1"D
Scale: 1/12
Assembly Required:
No1/12 scale, also referred to as one-inch scale (or 1" scale), means 1 inch = 1 foot
This is an elegant and beautiful fireplace. I put a bottom on it and I just love it. I would recommend it to anyone who wants an elegant look to their display.
miniatures.com is dedicated to bringing you quality items at the best prices, and
we stand behind our products 100 percent. Satisfaction guaranteed. If, for any reason,
you are not completely satisfied with your order from miniatures.com, simply return
it to us within 30 days. We are more than happy to exchange it or provide you with
a credit or refund.


text:
The Creation of a Typface: FF Quixo
It's not common that you'll get a sense of the work it takes to create a typeface. We are in luck however, because via this post on Behance you can explore the process Frank Grießhammer used in designing FF Quixo.
So now you can see how much work it is to go from this:
To this:


text:
What a billion faces look like
By Express Features - HYDERABAD
Published: 01st October 2013 12:07 PM
Last Updated: 01st October 2013 12:07 PM
Ever wondered how many users are actually there on Facebook and who may have been the first Facebook profile? Well, freelance creative technologist Natalia Rojas took up the project Faces of Facebook and has coded everybody's profile onto one page, making it look like TV static.
With more the 1.2 billion users on the popular social networking site, the app lists all users in chronological order, i.e., in the order that they signed up with the site, and this also includes you (if you have a Facebook profile, and in this day and age who doesn't?). Now before you get panicky about your profile being hacked or anything similar, Rojas assures us that she isn't breaking any privacy laws or safeguards as "the site doesn't store anyone's private information, photographs or names."
Listed in order from the top left to the bottom right, you'll see the site's first user, creator Mark Zuckerberg of course, along with the rest of his team including co-founder Chris Hughes and Dustin Moskovitz.
While on the site, a number listing the total number of profiles shows up with a rapidly increasing last digit, indicating new profiles being created as you browse the site. You can zoom on the colourful mess and see a grid of profile pictures emerge. One can click on a particular box and it will link you to the owner's profile page on the site. If you don't have the patience to find yourself or your friends and family in the static, then a tool on the upper right corner will let you connect via Facebook to find who you're looking for among the billion and more boxes.
Details: app.thefacesoffacebook.com
Disclaimer: We respect your thoughts and views! But we need to be judicious while moderating your comments. All the comments will be moderated by the NIE editorial. Abstain from posting comments that are obscene, defamatory or inflammatory, and do not indulge in personal attacks. Try to avoid outside hyperlinks inside the comment. Help us delete comments that do not follow these guidelines.


text:
Show transcribed image text Determine the range of mass m for which the system is in equilibrium. The coefficient of friction between the 50-kg block and the incline is 0.15, and that between the cord and cylindrical support is 0.25. And the contact angle between die cord and cylindrical support is 120degree. Assume the pulley is smooth.
Show transcribed image text


text:
Brilliant banana loaf
Nutrition and extra info
- Freeze un-iced
Nutrition: per slice (10)
- kcal268
- fat13g
- saturates8g
- carbs34g
- sugars24g
- fibre1g
- protein3g
- salt0.5g
- 140g butter, softened, plus extra for the tin
Butter is made when lactic-acid producing bacteria are added to cream and churned to make an…
- 140g caster sugar
- 2 large egg, beaten
- 140g self-raising flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
Baking powderbay-king pow-dah
Baking powder is a raising agent that is commonly used in cake-making. It is made from an alkali…
- 2 very ripe banana, mashed
Probably the best known, most popular tropical fruit, their name probably derives from the…
- 50g icing sugar
- handful dried banana chips, for decoration
Probably the best known, most popular tropical fruit, their name probably derives from the…
Heat oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Butter a 2lb loaf tin and line the base and sides with baking parchment.
Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, then slowly add the eggs with a little flour. Fold in the remaining flour, baking powder and bananas. Pour into the tin and bake for about 30 mins until a skewer comes out clean. Cool in the tin for 10 mins, then remove to a wire rack.
Mix the icing sugar with 2-3 tsp water to make a runny icing. Drizzle the icing across the top of the cake and decorate with banana chips.
Ads by Google
Comments, questions and tips
Comments (210)
I made this brilliant banana cake with my ten year old great granddaughter, using double quantity so she could take one home with her.It was so easy ....not to say brilliant and tasted really good. Everyone was delighted with it...especially when we served it with home made redcurrant icecream that she made with her great gramps! A winner! Oh yes,it took a litle longer to cook than the recipe says, but that was no hardship.
Apart from the timing it's a great recipe. My fan oven was well heated at 160 degrees and baked for 50 minutes and it was perfect. I didn't change the recipe either - i used frozen bananas and made sure to drain any excess moisture before adding. I think i will add choc chips next time. I'm not sure why this recipe has failed so badly for others - but i do advise against opening the oven since that will make the cake sink.
I also made with the drizzle which gave it a nice crunch. Also, cake improves and it was even better the next day.
i made this banana loaf today and it truly was brilliant, if i do say so myself! had it warm out of the oven with the runny icing and myself and my family had it for tea. We demolished it in 5 minutes! Other comments below say it took longer than 40 minutes for them however i didn't have this problem, in fact mine was slightly burnt and i took it out at exactly 40minutes. the oven was pre-heated for about 30 minutes, maybe this helped.
Tried this recipe today. as it was said to bake for 30 mins , i did that.. in the comments it said to bake a further 20 mins with it covered with foil, i did that.. my loaf wasn't even near cooked... baked it for another 20 mins still wasn't cooked. i cooked it for almost 2 hour and still wasn't cooked. it was still raw... really disappointed about this
Hmmmm this was gorgeous , lasted 10 minutes when husband and kids started on it, great comments from them, I added in vanilla extract and dried cranberries, did need longer in the oven that 30 mins but was no hardship checking on the cake and giving it longer was well worth it and did not disappoint at all
Wish I had read the comments before making but seriously, should we really have to read comments to find out the correct information that should already be stated in the instructions? Poor show. Cake is still in the oven but looking very brown. Will give the 50 minutes that others have recommended and see what happens. Pull your socks up Good Food
As someone very new to baking, I followed the recipe closely but it needed about 60 minutes to bake through (I checked it every 10 minutes or so) However, it tasted good though a little moist. Reading the other reviews I then reduced the sugar to 100 gm and raised the flour to 170 gm and the result went from good to excellent (and it rose nicely too!)
The recipe is all wrong, the baking time is far beyond the 30mins!
I opened the oven door to check at 30mins and found the centre of the cake still liquidy and although I baked for 20more minutes, it was not baked properly, because of course I opened the door in between and let the heat out.
Waste of my time and energy. I am really ANGRY now that I wasted so much time
Whoever put up this recipe has NEVER baked this cake her/himself.
Please take this recipe off the website
Recipe simply does not work. Cooking time of 30 minutes is way off, it was still liquid inside. Baked for a further 20 minutes at 150 c as other people had recommended, but the loaf has ended up stodgy and unpleasant. I will stick to the Nigel Slater black banana cake base recipe I usually use, just fancied a change and now I regret it as this loaf ended up in the bin!
Questions (12)
Tips (9)
If you have ripe bananas in the fruit bowl but no time to make this (or any other banana cake recipe!) did you know that if you freeze the bananas in their skins in a freezer bag, you can use them in your own time. Yes, they do look a bit black and soggy when they're defrosted, but just peel and mash them and they're fine!


text:
Mr Switch – Electrician Sydney. Quality Electricians in Sydney. All Sydney Electrical Services – Domestic Electrician Sydney
Mr. Switch Electrical are professional licensed electricians in Sydney providing electrical services to Sydney residents and Sydney businesses. Call Mr. Switch electricians Sydney on 1300 128 432.
About Mr. SwitchSydney Electricians - Expert Sydney Electrician Mr. Switch your Sydney Electrician specialises in, and has been p.. READ MORE
Electrician ServicesElectrical Services we provide in sydney, all installed by one of our friendly electricians. Electrical Ins.. READ MORE
Need an Electrician in Sydney you can count on?
It can be difficult to contact a quality and reliable electrician in Sydney but not anymore! Electrical professionals such as Mr Switch have the training and experience behind them to manage any electrical job whether big or small. Mr Switch offers the services, assistance and reassurance of an electrical expert, whether you need an electrician Sydney CBD, or anywhere in the greater Sydney region we are here to help.
If walls need to be moved or taken down, outlets and switches require to be disconnected and moved. Mr Switch electrician Sydney knows how to disconnect the power to certain wires efficiently and safely. When the renovation has been completed, they can rewire the outlets and switches and place them properly in the new location – just what you need from an electrician Sydney!
Mr Switch have built a reputation as outstanding electricians Sydney while operating with a deep understanding in the area of health and safety. These electricians in Sydney will ensure that all work is up to code and are a licensed domestic electrician Sydney.
When a customer contacts an electrician in Sydney such as Mr Switch, you can be sure that experts in the field have been called out to help.
If you live in Sydney and need an electrician Sydney, call the top Sydney electricians at Mr. Switch Sydney Electrical Services. Mr. Switch provides professional electricians Sydney to business and homes. Each Mr. Switch Sydney electrician is fully qualified, emergency electrician Sydney trained and accredited. Contact Mr Switch for a reliable domestic electrician Sydney.
Remember, if you need the best in Sydney electrical services call Mr. Switch – a fantastic electrician in Sydney. If you are searching for a specific Sydney electrician, we are proud to operate Sydney wide in the following catagories among others:
- Sydney electrical
- Sydney electrical contractors
- Electrical contractors Sydney
- Electrical services Sydney
- Electrical Sydney
- Electrical Companies
- Domestic electrical work
- Electric Sydney
Excellent service and advice
How we helped Jennifer Ralph : Installation of LED lights and replacement of existing exhaust fans
We were extremely impressed with Sam's diligence and workmanship. He went above and beyond by removing residue around the exhaust fan in the laundry area. He tidied all areas well and took away all old materials for disposal. We would highly recommend Sam for any electrical work to other customers .
Amazing Service!
How we helped Belinda : Hanging and wiring 3 pendant lights
I've used Mr Switch twice and had Sam both times. He was fantastic! On time, fast but always took the time to make sure things were done perfectly. Highly recommend.
excellent job
How we helped Moana Goodnight : phone line stall
Had the job done quickly and we're very enjoyable who done more than they should of, I would recommend Mr switch to anyone that need an electrician thankyou very much
Yours sincerely
Mr Goodnight
Thanks Mr Switch!
How we helped Kerryn : Fixed flood-related electrical issues
Firstly, I rang on a Sunday after a flood, and got to speak to a person straight away. She advised me of the times they could come, advised me of the cost, and was friendly and helpful.
Secondly, a shout out to Sam, the electrician who took the job. He called to let me know he was coming, turned up on time, and was friendly and courteous at all times. During the couple of hours he was at the house, he took the time to explain every step of the way what he was doing and why. He completely fixed the problem, and also created a safer situation in case this happens again.
Great communication throughout from the company representatives, I will definitely use Mr Switch again. Thank you!
Outstanding job Sam
How we helped Peter Tarimo : Installation of new lights, minor rewiring and fault finding
Just a short note to acknowledge Sam's professionalism, patience and politeness in providing the various electrical services that we needed at home. Nothing phased him, he offered good practical advice and was always polite and courteous and tidied up afterwards. Very happy to recommend Mr Switch and Sam in particular.


text:
Move Over, Bourbon—It's Rye Time
Everything you need to know about bourbon's cooler cousin.
First Step to Drinking Your Dream Whiskey? Knowing How to Read the Bottle's Label
Drinking great whiskey is easy; figuring out how to know your Tennessee whiskey from your bourbon, and your 12-years from your 18 can be really intimidating. These simple tips will get you plucking bottles off the shelf like an expert.
Should Alcoholic Beverages Come With Nutrition Labels?
The world's biggest spirits producer is getting on board with nutrition information labels that tell you exactly how many calories are in your glass.
Why Don't You Buy Vanilla Extract in a Liquor Store?
Vanilla extract's the same proof as vodka or rum, yet we buy it at the supermarket. Here's why.
The 42 'Best' Vintage Liquor Ads from Bon Appétit
Our favorite liquor ads that appeared in Bon Appétit in the '50s, '60s, and '70s.
Who Are the 5 Biggest International Liquor Distributors?
Suntory is acquiring Jim Beam, so it's time to meet the world's 5 biggest liquor distributors. You may know Diageo and Bacardi, but United Spirits?
Boozy Olives
The recipe for this cocktail-hour snack was inspired by one from contributing editors Melissa Hamilton and Christopher Hirsheimer.
Irish Whiskey Recipes
For Irish coffee, dissolve sugar in Irish whiskey at the bottom of a tall glass mug Fill with hot coffee and top with sweetened whipped cream. Make a great cocktail—the Dubliner. For each, mix 1 ounce Irish whiskey with 1 ounce Irish Mist. Stir over ice; strain into cocktail glass. Lightly whip heavy cream and... View Article


text:
I would like to upgrade my WordPress to newer version. From some reasons I decided to do it via export.
In my old WP instance, I noticed that there is this collation : cp1250_general_ci
So I exported my czech-language blog using function "export" which is accessible directly in WordPress. XML file was created. I found that there is this definition <?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?>
I installed new instance of WordPress (2.6.2) on different hosting. There is some self-instalation package (from fantastico). After this installation i noticed, that new database has collation : latin1_swedish_ci
So i used command :
ALTER TABLE wp_posts CHARACTER SET utf8 COLLATE utf8_unicode_ci
and collation in database was changed ...
Then I imported XML file from old blog. It shows all post_titles with right czech characters (č,ř,ž,..) during importing.
But when I look at blog, all this character was replaced by "?" and also in database, there was these characters replaced by "?"
So what I should do to correctly import old XML file ?
Thanks much


text:
Fix washed out colors in 1080p on 4K external TV monitor
March 11, 2016
4K TV's are great and they can be used as an external monitors as well for both productivity and big screen cinema experience and of course, gaming. However, many people experience an odd thing, when in 2160p (4K) resolution, the colors are great but when switched to 1080p (FullHD) the colors are washed out. We've been trying to figure this one out for the past few months to no avail, tried various driver settings, operating systems and no results.
Persistence is the key, we refused to give up so we found a solution...


text:
- Report: #263509
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: NCIC Operator Services
NCIC Operator ServicesPO Box 551 Longview, Texas U.S.A.
NCIC Operator Services STAY AWAY FROM PAYPHONES SERVICED BY NCIC RIPOFF Longview Texas
*REBUTTAL Owner of company: Sorry, but it's virtually impossible to give you a credit on your credit card without giving the card number.
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
Today I checked my online bank statement and saw three charges, one for fifteen dollars and the other two for just under twelve dollars. I called NCIC's customer service line and couldn't get any help without revealing my credit card number, something I was not willing to do. The CSR told me I would have to call my bank, which I have done and they are investigating for me.
I have also contacted the airport make certain they know about this.
Even if NCIC thinks it should cost $12 for a 40-second call, they should not have charged me for the calls that did not connect. It's hard to believe an airport would knowlingly contract with this sort of RIPOFF business for in-terminal phone service, but I guess they've already got enough problems.
Boise, Idaho
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 07/26/2007 07:06 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/NCIC-Operator-Services/Longview-Texas-75606/NCIC-Operator-Services-STAY-AWAY-FROM-PAYPHONES-SERVICED-BY-NCIC-RIPOFF-Longview-Texas-263509. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on NCIC Operator Services
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
#1 REBUTTAL Owner of company
Sorry, but it's virtually impossible to give you a credit on your credit card without giving the card number.
AUTHOR: Bill - (U.S.A.)
SUBMITTED: Wednesday, October 24, 2007POSTED: Wednesday, October 24, 2007
I emphasize that the policy of our customer service representatives is to satisfy the customer. Not knowing the actual talk time or any of the specifics, I cannot address if the call actually cost $12. Please call our customer service back at 1-800-382-2887 for resolution. Thank you.
Are you an owner, employee or ex-employee with either negative or positive information about the company or individual, or can you provide "insider information" on this company?
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
- Tab Content
- spades1412's Activity
- About Me
- Likes Given
- Post Areas
- Tab Content
- Older Activity
More Activity No More Results No Recent Activity
About spades1412
Basic Information
Total Posts
- Total Posts
- 49
- Posts Per Day
- 0.02
General Information
- Last Activity
- Join Date
- 10-08-2009
- Referrals
- 0
- spades1412 liked post by Jdeezy85 On thread : Sweat and the iphone 5
.......................they really need a dislike button. I wouldnt be posting this if i were only using those equipment. I weight train brosky, want me to set my phone on dumbells? lol someone with...
Liked On: 05-05-2013, 01:35 PM
- spades1412 liked post by touchyphone On thread : Yikes, I don't like iCloud, not one bit....
Ya'll seem to have a lot of this confused. The appleid you use for apps, books, and music is seperate from what will be created for you @me.com labels. Photos from firstname.lastname@example.com won't be synced to...
Liked On: 06-08-2011, 01:59 PM
- spades1412 liked post by touchyphone On thread : Yikes, I don't like iCloud, not one bit....
My info comes from all the apple updated documents they've sent out about this, nothing more. Just tried lots of reading and trying to comprehend it all... I honestly am just going by what I...
Liked On: 06-08-2011, 01:59 PM
Post Areas


text:
Policy debate around restrictions on cash welfare benefits in Maine caught up in politics
Maine is not the only state considering changes to cash benefits distribution. Terry Smith, who directs the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services Division of Family Assistance, said he and others have been watching the debate in Maine closely, partially because the LePage administration this week highlighted that the vast majority of out-of-state EBT card use was in New Hampshire.
To improve the chance of seeing your comment posted here or published in the New Hampshire Union Leader:
- Identify yourself. Accounts using fake or incomplete names are suspended regardless of the quality of posts.
- Say something new, stay on topic, keep it short.
- Links to outside URLs are discouraged, if used they should be on topic.
- Avoid comments in bad taste, write well, avoid using all capital letters
- Don't cite facts about individuals or businesses without providing a means to verify the claim
- If you see an objectionable comment please click the "Report Abuse" button and be sure to tell us why.
Note: Comments are the opinion of the respective poster and not of the publisher.Be the first to comment.
Post a comment
You must sign in before you can post comments. If you are experiencing issues with your account please e-mail email@example.com.


text:
Refine Results
- view as grid
- view as list
Health Care Costs in the U.S.: The Role of Prices and Volume
The Alliance for Health Reform and several cosponsors held the first event in a three-part series of discussions on costs, the factors driving them up and what (if anything) can be done about them. This briefing and others in the series take an in-depth look at a select few of…Event Read More
Rural Health: Laying the Foundation for Health Reform
The Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation co-sponsored this briefing to have a panel of experts answer questions about how some aspects of pending health reform proposals may have a substantial impact on rural care. What provisions in the various reform proposals affect rural health care?…Event Read More
Investing in Health IT: What the U.S. and Other Countries Are Learning
Recent legislation, including the stimulus package and the new health reform law, invests substantial funds in health information technology which can help prevent medical errors and improve the quality and value of care. However, questions have been raised about the cost of implementation and personal privacy considerations. This briefing addressed…Event Read More
Innovations in Primary Care: What's in the ACA?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act aims to move the health care system away from an episodic, fee-for-service approach and towards a coordinated, preventive model of care delivery. Exactly how does the law encourage innovations in primary care? What roles will states and purchasers of care play in this…Event Read More
Proposed Models to Integrate Medicare and Medicaid Benefits for Dual Eligibles: A Look at the 15 State Design Contracts Funded By CMS
This brief summarizes 15 states' preliminary proposals to better coordinate care for people who are in both the Medicare and Medicaid programs. The design contracts, funded by the federal Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI), are an outgrowth of new efforts under the health reform law to develop service…Issue Brief Read More
AIDS 2012: Looking to the Future in HIV and TB
The session will cover the state of the art in TB diagnostics, prevention, and treatment; emerging data on delivery of HIV/TB care: and TB vaccine development. The session will include a special commentary of tuberculosis in the HIV infected pediatric population.Event Read More
AIDS 2012: Plenary: HIV in the Larger Global Health Context
Plenary: HIV in the Larger Global Health ContextEvent Read More
Quick Take: Medicaid: 3 Key Issues to Watch in 2013
2013 will be a historic year for Medicaid with the implementation of major provisions to expand coverage and streamline enrollment in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) less than a year away, a surge in activity around care delivery reforms that seek to improve care and potentially reduce costs, and the…Fact Sheet Read More
The Health Workforce Dream Team: Who Will Provide the Care?
Many providers and policymakers envision team-based care as an important way to improve quality and maximize resources. The "dream team" includes nurses and many other non-physician providers. But how will we ensure enough health care workers for a growing, aging population with ever-increasing chronic care needs? This December 2 briefing,…Event Read More
Accountable Care Organizations: A New Paradigm for Health Care Delivery?
The health reform law of 2010 authorizes Medicare, beginning next year, to contract with accountable care organizations (ACOs) in a Medicare Shared Savings Program. ACOs provide financial incentives to improve the coordination and quality of care for Medicare beneficiaries, while reducing costs. But providers have raised red flags, saying the…Event Read More


text:
Definición de active list en inglés:
active list
A list of the officers in an armed service who are liable to be called on for duty.
Oraciones de ejemplo
- Consequently, the Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve was formed to create a pool of aircrewmen who could be brought on to the active list as soon as war seemed imminent.
- An amorous escapade saw him placed on half pay, but he was restored to the active list to rewrite the cavalry manual, and commanded cavalry brigades at Canterbury and Aldershot.
- During the same period of time, a total of 88,000 military personnel were taken from the active list,' Hsia said.
For editors and proofreaders
Saltos de línea: ac¦tive list
Definición de active list en:
¿Qué te llama la atención de esta palabra o frase?
Los comentarios que no respeten nuestras Normas comunitarias podrían ser moderados o eliminados.
Muy popular en Reino Unido
Muy popular en Australia
= de moda


text:
Oceana Activities
Why Choose Oceana?
- Pro: Informal atmosphere; family friendly; quality food and wine; new Cafe Jardin bistro
- Con: Some cabins need refurb; some balconies in shade; entertainment variable
- Bottom line: Medium sized ship with contemporary atmosphere appealing to all ages
Sponsored Listings
Oceana Entertainment
The cruise production shows take place either end of Deck 7. Footlights at the aft of the ship stages plays and revues, while Starlights, at the forward end of the ship, shows films throughout the day and is home to various comedy and cabaret acts, which are competent enough but sadly unimaginative. There are also the usual dire husband and wife duos, which seem to find a home on cruise ships, who play variously at the sports bar, Winners', the Atrium and outside on the Lido Deck. The exceptions to this mediocrity are the classical piano and violin recitals.
Daily Fun
During the day, there is a fair range of options for those looking for more than a suntan. Dance classes -- from salsa to country line -- are very popular, as are the variety of cookery demonstrations in the Plaza and the galley tours. The port talks are adequate but there are disappointingly few other lectures scheduled during the cruise. There are regular art auctions which are always well attended, with a dedicated space for the featured artists outside Le Club in an area now called Whitewall Art Gallery.
At Night
Karaoke, quizzes and discos take place around the ship in the various bars from around 7.15 p.m. to the early hours. There's always something going on in the Atrium, from dancing to a guest band to music and dancing with the resident DJ until the early hours.
Oceana Bars and Lounges
There are plenty of places to drink, as you would expect on a British ship. An observation lounge would be a nice addition; only the Plaza has views forward and this is used solely as a dining area. There is no service charge added to drink prices, which are already very competitive. Beers (British, American and European) cost from £2.85 a can, £3.45 a pint and £3.50 a bottle; soft drinks start from £1.50, and cocktails (for example Tom Collins) cost from £5.25. Wines cost from £9.25, with a decent burgundy just £12.
Le Club (Deck 7): is the venue that has seen the most radical change following the 2012 refurbishment. Gone is the rather dated nightclub style red and black colour scheme; it's been replaced with a much gentler grey, suede and cream design that extends to the carpeting, walls and furniture. Rather than just being a disco at night, it is now open throughout the day and acts as a multipurpose venue for everything from lectures to craft classes before turning into the disco at night.
Magnums and Tiffany's (Deck 7): posh bars ideal for a pre-dinner drink.
Yacht & Compass (Deck 7): a nautically themed bar lounge situated just outside the footlights theatre.
Winners' Sports Bar (Deck 8): shows big matches in the day and hosts live music in the evening. The Monte Carlo Casino is just behind Winners'.
Oceana Outside Recreation
The main pool area on Deck 12 has one main pool and another smaller, raised one, as well as two whirlpools. It can get very crowded on sea days, with a constant battle for sun beds, but there are plenty of other sunbathing spaces on the upper decks -- check out Deck 15 forward which has loads of beds and a splash pool for cooling off. There is a beautiful light show on Deck 12 as night falls, with the pools and the deck illuminated in glowing colours. There is also a semi-sheltered plunge pool (adults only) and whirlpools outside the spa.
Atop the ship, there is a sports court for tennis, soccer and basketball, table tennis and golf nets, as well as a running track.
Sun Deck
Aft of the ship on the Sun Deck there is a jacuzzi surrounded by ample sun loungers, and the Terrace bar. Towards the front is the Horizon Grill, Beach House, the Plaza and a dance floor.
Oceana Services
Most of the public rooms can be found on Deck 7, starting from the aft of the ship. A dedicated card room for bridge and whist has replaced the cyb@Study. Now that there is Wi-Fi throughout the ship, the only place to get online if you don't have a laptop or tablet is on one of the five terminals beside the Explorers Bar on Deck 5. Internet fees are the usual sky-high prices, from 50p per minute, but you are better off buying a package: £35 gets you 100 minutes; £62.50 gets you 250 minutes, and there are bonus minutes for consecutive purchases. (Check for details in the Library.)
The Card Room leads into the Library, which is well stocked and has a good selection of fiction and reference books and a librarian (who doubles as the Internet manager), who can advise you on books and getting online. Outside here is the Photo Gallery, which as well as selling photos and cameras, also hosts talks about photography, and staff are on hand to offer tips and advice on getting good shots.
The Whitewall Art Gallery is more of a space along the main Deck 7 corridor, sandwiched between Magnums and Le Club, with art hung along here and towards the main Atrium.
Linked by dramatic grand staircases as well as glass-sided elevators, the four-deck Atrium is the focal point of the ship. On the lowest level, a central lounge area (often hosting the ubiquitous art auctions) faces the long reception desk. Live music -- from classical to steel bands -- is played here through most of the day. The shore excursion desk and on-board florist is on the other side, facing the Explorer's Bar.
One deck above are the Bond Street and Regent Street shops selling jewellery, fashion and gifts (including nautical memorabilia), as well as some general stores.
There is one launderette on each cabin deck that's free to use, but you must supply your own laundry soap (available to buy in one of the shops).
Oceana Spa & Fitness
The Oasis spa is one of the areas that has had a significant refurbishment, with both the men's and the women's changing rooms given a complete makeover. The style is probably best described as contemporary, with stone, steel and taupe colours throughout. There are seven treatment rooms and an extensive menu of different treatments ranging from a £39 massage to a £219 24 Karat Gold facial. Tip: look out for all sorts of spa offers and packages, especially on port days, which you'll find in Horizon magazine.
Opposite the spa is the beauty salon, which has also been refurbished, with new flooring. All these facilities have superb ocean views.
FitnessThere is a decent sized and well-equipped fitness centre, a large aerobics room and a Pilates/spinning and lecture room (taking up space previously dedicated to the golf simulator). There are also men's and women's sauna and steam rooms. A variety of classes are run throughout the cruise, including free aqua, step and salsa aerobics and mobility/stretch. There is, though, a charge for Pilates and Chi Yoga (both from £7 for 45 minutes)
Print this section


text:
Smith Motions Vernan Davis from stong to weak side. Quick pass to weak side to Crabtree on a Quick Slant for 24 yards. After a touchback on the opening kickoff, the 49ers advance to 44 yard line. Smith lines up behind center again. Using a quick silent count, Smith snaps the ball and hands it to Gore for no gain.
2nd and 10. The 49ers line up again in the I Form and hand it off to Gore. Gore takes the same hole as the previous play. He has no where to go. Wait! Gore bounces to the outside! He is saved be a nasty block delivered by Ted Ginn?!?! Gore has the sideline! Gore is at the 50, the 40, the 30 and Frank Gores starts the season off with a bang! After only three plays, the 49ers are on the board.
[ Edited by TheVoiceOfReason on Jun 28, 2011 at 11:39:01 ]


text:
Mar 21
Be there at The Mad Frog on 3/21/15 it will be going down in a major way!!!
Mar 20
Label: Entertainment On Demand Music Group
Bio: Extreme Hardworking talented underground artist from Cleveland, OH growing up was rough in Cleveland but no matter how hard things actually got, I've always had music in my corner. As a result of that it was only a matter of time before I found myself making music trying to reach the people like ...See Full Bio


text:
Ingomar School News 01/16/08
I hope all of my fellow Falcons are starting to get back into the swing of things with the progression of the new year. This week doesn't offer the usual case of chaos, but we still have a few events to tend to. Monday, January 14, was the night of the Spelling Bee at the courthouse. Ingomar entered three competitors. Sam Sanders of the fourth grade , Rebecca Owens of the fifth grade, and Chance Mayo of the eighth grade, competed in the event. Thursday, January 17, The Junior High Union County Tournament will begin at West Union. The Ingomar girls play that night against East Union. The Boys will play Monday, January 21. Results will be announced at a later time. FBLA competition will take place on Thursday, January 17, at ICC in Tupelo. Ingomar would like to wish our 39 students who will be competing the best of luck in this event. There will be a Booster club meeting on Thursday, January 17, in the library at 6:00. All members are encouraged to attend. Those are the major events on the agenda this week for Ingomar. Joshua 24:15 says: "And if it seem evil unto you to serve the LORD, choose you this day whom ye will serve; whether the gods which your fathers served that [were] on the other side of the flood, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land ye dwell: but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." Joshua didn't ask anyone about serving God. He knew that he was going to serve God no matter what anyone thought. A time is coming for every person to choose who they will serve. My prayer is that anyone and everyone who reads this article will choose God. I hope everyone has a great week. God Bless You!!!
About Chris Elkins
- Blood donations urgently needed in the final weeks of summer August 23, 2016
- Local resident report being victim of jury duty scam August 25, 2016
- Tanglefoot Trail good, but needs more signs August 25, 2016
- Ellistown Breezes August 25, 2016
- Eastern Lights August 25, 2016
- Friday Night Lights: Deep ball upends Bulldogs August 26, 2016
- Urchins tame the Lions in shutout win August 25, 2016
- Easy riding ahead August 25, 2016
- County schools still among top in state August 25, 2016
- Rickey Scaggs to headline Tallahatchie RiverFest in Oct. August 25, 2016
- Seth Vincent Flake: New Albany and the people behind the scenes are do...
- Jeremy Cable: They also need to allow for a more eclectic musica...
- Darren Byles: Better yet, why aren't they punished for not foll...
- Darren Byles: "According to Strawn, Union County schools receiv...
- Lego MiniFaulkner: Also worth a look: http://www.knightsgambitvineyar...
Subscribe to Blog via Email
Recent Posts
Recent Comments
- Seth Vincent Flake on RiverFest was just fine the way it was for years
- Jeremy Cable on RiverFest was just fine the way it was for years
- Darren Byles on County schools ask for 4 percent tax hike
- Darren Byles on County schools ask for 4 percent tax hike
- Lego MiniFaulkner on Internationally-known wine journalist to present program on William Faulkner and his wines


text:
Radu Filip
Dream. Dare. Do!
About Me
About Me
Radu's biggest passion is to lead change and transform organizations. His experience in analyzing complex problems, developing clear visions, and achieving results through strategic execution earned him the nickname "Mr. Insightful". Radu has a rich background in finance and IT operations, with ten years of experience in oil & gas, that followed nine years in high demand IT operations. He has an MBA from
Rice University
, and a professional career that spans on two continents.
Radu is currently Sr. Manager, Integrations and Project Management with the Corporate Finance's Global Services group at
. In this role, Radu leads a global transition towards a finance shared service model, development of standardization of financial reporting, and the finance integration following the Schlumberger acquisition. Cameron International (
) is the leading worldwide provider of flow equipment products, systems and services to oil, gas, and process industries. It has a market capitalization of 14 billion US dollars and revenues of 10 billion dollars, more than 25,000 employees in 5 segments, with a total of 300+ plants in more than 45 countries.
Since 2008, Radu held a number of positions in Cameron, ranging from Business Process lead to Software Asset Management. In these roles he was responsible for creating and executing consolidated group budgets, analyzing and optimizing costs during cyclical downturns, managed software assets, procurement, and audits; he led numerous process improvement initiatives in the area of finance, supply chain, legal, and finance shared service centers.
Prior to joining Cameron in June 2008, Radu was the Manager of Global IT Operations at 3DGeo Inc., an innovative provider of seismic imaging services, where he was responsible for the performance of four high demand data centers. This position followed a number of IT operations roles with a number of Internet companies in North America and Europe.
Radu holds an MBA in Global Business & Strategy from
Rice University
(Houston, TX USA), a Master and a Bachelor in Computer Science from
Alexandru Ioan Cuza University
(Iasi, Romania EU). At Rice, he was awarded the Jones Citizenship Award for excellence and nominated for the Wright Leadership Award. In 2001 he was awarded a
scholarship in Antwerp (Belgium EU).
Involved in the public civic and professional life, Radu also currently serves as Emerging Leader at the
James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy
. He previously served in the Board of Directors of a small energy firm, as Treasurer and Chair for Rice Graduate Alumni Council, and as Director in the Houston Chapter of NAWMBA.
Radu came in the
United States of America
in 2005. He currently lives and works in
with his family. He was born and raised in
, the second-largest city in
, a state of the
European Union


text:
5 Marvel father/son teams ready for their own series
These father and son pairs could use a little family bonding time
Next gallery »10 villians big enough to take on Marvel's 'Ant-Man'
« Previous galleryThe 4 best jumping on points for new 'Guardians of the Galaxy' fans
Longshot & Shatterstar
After decades of speculation, "X-Factor" writer Peter David finally revealed everything there is to reveal about the relationship between these two Mojoverse heroes. Thanks to a head-scratching time paradox, both classic X-Man Longshot and ex-X-Forcer Shatterstar are the father and son of each other. A series following the adventures of a happy-go-lucky knife chucker and a pansexual double-bladed sword slinger as they both try to parent each other could be both confusing and highly entertaining.
Photo Credit:


text:
What does it take to get fired at XRX??? This is rediculous.
Seems like anyone but Ursula can get fired. Xerox needs a new CEO and Board of Directors. Xerox will continue to decline until new blood is there. It is terrible how the morale and strength of Xerox people have been disrespected and abused over the past 5 years. Ursula, go away...
Must be a white intelligent male.
the question here is what`s good for XRX not what`s good for gender or color...
brillo head should go to WDC...and cuddle up to the worthless group
XRX can go to 15 if their is a good CEO @ the helm
Sentiment: Strong Buy
need a Al chainsaw type of CEO


text:
Insanity defense to be used in death caseMay 02,2014Insanity defense to
be used in death case
ST. JOHNSBURY A Vermont woman charged along with her husband in the killing of a popular St. Johnsbury teacher intends to use an insanity defense at her upcoming trial.
The Caledonian Record reported that Patricia Prues lawyer said his client has a lengthy history of mental disease, with extensive treatment before and after she was held without bail in the case.
The 35-year-old Prue and her husband, 32-year-old Allen Prue, face kidnapping and first-degree murder charges in the March 2012 death of Melissa Jenkins.
Prosecutors also are planning to offer testimony on Patricia Prues mental state.
Both Prues have pleaded not guilty.MORE IN Vermont NewsBARRE Its official: Reg Abare is the $5 million man. Full StoryMONTPELIER American Christian evangelist and missionary Franklin Graham encouraged a crowd of... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
A second chance to watch Oscars
In case you only set your DVR until 11:30 or midnight .... news about Oscars, from the Academy. Here's the press release:
BEVERLY HILLS, CA – For the first time, viewers in the U.S. will be able to stream tonight's Oscars show in its entirety across multiple platforms including ABC.com, the ABC Player app, and the free, ad-supported Hulu and Hulu Plus subscription service. The show will also be available via ABC On Demand, the network's fast forward-disabled VOD service.
The Oscars, in its entirety, will be available to stream within hours of its broadcast completion, beginning Monday, Feb. 25th at 6:00 a.m. EST through Wednesday, February 27, at midnight EST.
"Tonight's show included remarkable performances that will surely have people talking. This is an easy, convenient way for anyone who missed the show to catch up and join the conversation," said Karin Gilford, Senior Vice President of Digital Media, ABC Entertainment. "It's also perfect for anyone who just wants to relive the most magical moments of the night."
"Our goal is to give fans as many ways to enjoy and engage with the Oscars as possible and this will provide another great opportunity for them," said Christina Kounelias, the Academy's Chief Marketing Officer.
The full streaming will be advertiser supported with :15 or :30 video spots running intermittingly from Blue Diamond, Diet Coke, Hyundai, JC Penney, Samsung and The University of Phoenix.
Additionally, during the telecast, Oscar.com offered a plethora of "Real Time Oscar Highlights" to viewers almost instantly after they debuted on the live broadcast. Those special moments from telecast as well as numerous highlights from the Red Carpet and backstage during the show, are currently available on the show's official site, Oscar.com.
Oscar.com and the official Oscars app go to great lengths to engage fans, giving them unparalleled access to all things Oscar Sunday. As part of the "Backstage Pass," there are almost 20 exclusive live cameras strategically placed on the Red Carpet, and throughout the backstage are of the Dolby Theatre. Fans can either sit back and enjoy the action in "Watch" mode, or control the cameras they want to see in "Direct" mode. Hosts and correspondents include: "The View's" Sherri Shepherd, television personality Cameron Mathison, "Modern Family's" Rico Rodriquez, Entertainment Weekly's Jess Cagle, and PEOPLE's Peter Castro. For the first time this year, Backstage Pass will include the Red Carpet Digital Lounge, where Radio Disney's Jake Whetter, POPSUGAR's Alison McNamara and Mashable's Brian Hernandez will report on the most buzzed about trends on social media using multi-media monitors run from Samsung Galaxy tablets and smartphones.
Hosted by Seth MacFarlane, the show included:
- A Celebration of Movie Musicals: Jennifer Hudson (Dreamgirls) and Catherine Zeta-Jones (Chicago) joined this year's Oscar nominees from Les Miserables, Hugh Jackman and Anne Hathaway along with co-stars Russell Crowe, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Aaron Tveit, Samantha Barks and Helena Bonham Carter
- A very special performance from Barbra Streisand
- Norah Jones performing "Everybody Needs a Best Friend" from the motion picture Ted
- Adele singing the Oscar-nominated theme song from Skyfall
- Appearances by: Jack Nicholson, Dustin Hoffman, Jane Fonda, Jennifer Garner, Kristen Stewart, Kerry Washington, Jennifer Aniston, Michael Douglas, Jamie Foxx, Paul Rudd, Salma Hayek Pinault, Melissa McCarthy, Liam Neeson, John Travolta, Ben Affleck, Jessica Chastain, Jennifer Lawrence, Halle Berry, Sandra Bullock, Nicole Kidman, Reese Witherspoon, Mark Wahlberg, Ted and "Marvel's The Avengers" cast members Robert Downey Jr., Samuel L. Jackson, Chris Evans, Jeremy Renner and Mark Ruffalo; returning 2011 Oscar winners Jean Dujardin, Christopher Plummer, Octavia Spencer and Meryl Streep; "Chicago" cast members Richard Gere, Queen Latifah, Renée Zellweger and Catherine Zeta-Jones; special guests Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Daniel Radcliffe, Channing Tatum and Charlize Theron; and performers including Kristin Chenoweth, Jennifer Hudson, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried, Eddie Redmayne, Samantha Barks, Aaron Tveit and Helena Bonham, Adele, Dame Shirley Bassey, Norah Jones and Barbra Streisand.
(Photos by John Shearer/Invision/AP and Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)


text:
This blog has moved to a new location and comments have been disabled.
All old posts, new posts, and comments can be found on The blog of dlaa.me.
See you there!
This blog has moved to a new location and comments have been disabled.
All old posts, new posts, and comments can be found on The blog of dlaa.me.
See you there!
Thank you very much.
Excellent Writeup and very useful code.
Great Panel!
I try to use it in Blend and encounter an error.
It say that the DesireSize should not be NaN or PositiveInfinity.
Any solution ?
Eitan Gabay,
I don't have Blend handy right now – if you don't mind sharing the steps/XAML you're using when you see this, I'll start from that when I get a chance to look into this properly.
In the XAML file i declare simple ListBox.
<ListBox x:Name="ListBoxRoot" Background="Transparent" ItemsSource="{Binding Contacts}" >
Eitan Gabay,
Okay, thanks! I thought I tried the "empty" case, but maybe not… I'll have a look this evening and let you know.
Eitan Gabay,
I was able to reproduce this, but only with ListBox (vs. the ItemsControl my sample uses) and possibly only at design-time, though I didn't try to verify that. The simple change I've made is to add the following three lines to the top of the existing MeasureOverride method in BestFitPanel.cs:
if (double.IsInfinity(availableSize.Width) || double.IsInfinity(availableSize.Height))
return new Size();
This new code detects exactly the problematic case and returns an empty (0x0) size which seems to me to be most consistent with the behavior of other framework code in similar circumstances.
If you don't mind trying this out in your scenario, I'd love to hear if it solves the problem for you. If so, then I'll blog about this fix (and credit you) in a week or so. If not, then I'll dedicate a bit more time to this (vs. doing it quickly while I've got other stuff going on).
Thanks very much for your help!
Thanks for your quick response.
I'll try your fix later today.
Another issue –
I've uploaded video to demonstrate a problem in the MostSquare panel: http://www.youtube.com/watch
As you can see I've added a button that dynamically adds item to the panel on each click, you can see the code behind as well.
I've started with 20 items, and as you can see I measure the width and height an item, it's about 155px.
When I got to new row the square size has not been saved, and now it's about 130×160.
Eitan Gabay,
Thanks for trying that out when you get a chance!
Regarding your video, I'm not sure anything's wrong there, actually. MostSquarePanel tries for the layout that is closest to being a square, but still allows each item to take up the full area of the "grid cell" it occupies. In your example, there is a 7×4 grid – I don't know all the dimensions involved, but I bet if you do the math on what each cell would be in an 8×4 or 6×5 grid (which are the neighbor arrangements that allow for the 25 items you have there) that you'll find both arrangements give less square (i.e., diagonals further from 45 degrees) cells and therefore were correctly not chosen. We can argue the merits of the relevant algorithm, but I'm optimistic that it's at least operating correctly in the case you show! 🙂
The solution for the Blend problem is working.
I can now use Blend with the panel.
There is other problem 🙂
With ItemControl, its working fine, the layout is in order when i add several items to 'Contacts':
<ItemsControl x:Name="ListBoxRoot" Background="Transparent" ItemsSource="{Binding Contacts}" >
But with ListBox it show just the first item:
<ListBox x:Name="ListBoxRoot" Background="Transparent" ItemsSource="{Binding Contacts}" >
Eitan Gabay,
First off, I'm glad to hear the Blend issue's been fixed! I'll update the ZIP and post about it soon. If you could please give me your blog link, web page, or Twitter account that I should use when I credit you for reporting the problem, I'd appreciate it! 🙂
Regarding the ItemsControl vs. ListBox issue, my guess is that the difference is due to the fact that ListBox containers are ListBoxItem and ItemsControl containers are ContentPresenter. I'm thinking there's some aspect of the default ListBoxItem style that makes it behave weirdly inside a BestFitPanel. So you might try playing around with a custom ListBox.ItemContainerStyle to see if this might be the case and override any problematic properties if so.
Good luck – I hope that helps!
Hi David,
My Twitter account is EitanGabay76, glad i could help :-).
I'll try your suggest about the ListBox.ItemContainerStyle .
Thanks for your developing effort in creating new awesome panel.
I'll be following your blog.
Comments are closed.


text:
- Report: #845661
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: Savemore.com
Savemore.comInternet United States of America
Savemore.com Savemore is a scam! I ordered the Livethin scale in January and still did not receive Internet
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 02/27/2012 09:11 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Savemorecom/internet/Savemorecom-Savemore-is-a-scam-I-ordered-the-Livethin-scale-in-January-and-still-did-no-845661. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Savemore.com
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
- Report: #789991
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: Maple Shade Mazda
Maple Shade Mazda3000 RT 42, P.O. Box E Sicklerville, New Jersey United States of America
Maple Shade Mazda Mazda RX8 2004 has engine problems. Had recall 2008 I was never notified. Many complaints on web people needing 2 or 3 engines.. Sicklerville, New Jersey
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 10/17/2011 09:19 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/-Maple-Shade-Mazda/Sicklerville-New-Jersey-08081/Maple-Shade-Mazda-Mazda-RX8-2004-has-engine-problems-Had-recall-2008-I-was-never-notif-789991. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Maple Shade Mazda
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
Chart of the Day - 3/22/2010 – AUD/USD 0 commentsMar 22, 2010 12:01 PM
(Chart courtesy of FX Solutions' FX AccuCharts. Price on 1st pane, Slow Stochastics on 2nd pane; horizontal support/resistance levels in yellow; uptrend lines in green; downtrend lines in red; chart patterns in white; 50-period simple moving average in light blue.)
3/22/2010 – AUD/USD – Price action on AUD/USD, a daily chart of which is shown, has tentatively broken down below a key medium-term uptrend line extending from the early February low. This occurs after price failed to reach 0.9325 area resistance in its prior bullishness. The tentative trendline breakdown places the pair firmly within the current overall trading range consolidation that has been in place since at least the November highs. In the event of a continuation of the bearishness that resulted in the noted trendline breakdown, a key downside target within the current consolidation resides around the 0.8800 price region. To the upside, in the event of a reversal of the bearishness that prompted the trendline breakdown, the mentioned 0.9325 price area should continue to serve as near-term range resistance.
James Chen, CMT
Chief Technical Strategist
FX Solutions
IMPORTANT NOTICE: These comments are for information purposes only. The information contained on this document does not constitute a solicitation to buy or sell by FX Solutions, LLC., and/or its affiliates, and is not to be available to individuals in a jurisdiction where such availability would be contrary to local regulation or law. Opinions, market data, and recommendations are subject to change at any time. Forex trading involves substantial risk of loss and is not suitable for all investors.
Back To James Chen's Instablog HomePage »
Instablogs are blogs which are instantly set up and networked within the Seeking Alpha community. Instablog posts are not selected, edited or screened by Seeking Alpha editors, in contrast to contributors' articles.Full index of posts »
Latest Comments
- email@example.com on EUR/USD Plummet Pulls Back Around 50% Retracement, Still Bearish doing a 'beginning of the week' retracement I g...
- firstname.lastname@example.com on EUR/USD Third Consecutive Bearish Day yeah, I am just waiting for the break below 1.4...
- firstname.lastname@example.com on EUR/USD Breaks Down Uptrend yep, I also was looking for that, we finally go...
- astralguide on Chart of the Day - 4/27/2010 – EUR/USD Despite being oversold Eur may touch 1.31 soone...
- Plant the seeds on Chart of the Day - 9/09/2009 – EUR/USD Will the European governments act like the Swis...
- JForex on Chart of the Day - 7/16/2009 – USD/CAD Hi James, I like your commentry because you tra...
Most Commented
- Chart of the Day - 7/16/2009 – USD/CAD ( Comments)
- Chart of the Day - 9/09/2009 – EUR/USD ( Comments)
- Chart of the Day - 4/27/2010 – EUR/USD ( Comments)
- EUR/USD Breaks Down Uptrend ( Comments)
- EUR/USD Third Consecutive Bearish Day ( Comments)
Instablogs are Seeking Alpha's free blogging platform customized for finance, with instant set up and exposure to millions of readers interested in the financial markets. Publish your own instablog in minutes.


text:
Pfister 015-EX1C Polished Chrome Explore Multi Function Shower Head with 6 Functions
Offer Ends
California Non-Compliant Shower Head - 2.0 GPM MaximumThis item cannot be shipped to the following location(s): CA
Technical Specs
|Installation Sheet
|Specification Sheet
|Flow Rate (GPM)
|Installation Type
|Wall Mounted
|Number of Shower Heads
|Multi Function
|Showerhead Shape
|Spray Settings
Explore Multi Function Showerhead with 6 Functions
Pfister's Explore showerhead is a dynamic and powerful fixture that can provide an instant upgrade to any bathroom. This transitional-themed showerhead features robust, modern styling and six spray settings to match your mood and needs. It's extremely easy to install (is five minutes quick enough?) and comes in three finish options: brushed nickel, polished chrome, and Tuscan bronze.
- 6 spray functions to choose from
- 1/2" NPT threaded connection
- Designed for use with standard US plumbing connections
- Fully covered under Pfister's Pforever Lifetime Warranty
About Pfister
Founded in 1910, Pfister (previously known as Price Pfister) is one of America's oldest and most experienced plumbing companies. As the first faucet manufacturer in the world to offer a lifetime warranty on their products, quality has always been the cornerstone of Pfister faucets. Brass bodies, ceramic disc valves, and lifetime PVD finishes name a few of the features you'll find in their product line. You will also find innovative designs. In the last 100 years, Pfister pioneered many of the faucet varieties that have helped to define the industry today. This kind of market presence has made Pfister one of the most trusted names in plumbing. Buy Pfister – you won't be disappointed.
Additional Pfister Links
Our SKU: 015-EX1
This product is listed under the following manufacturer number(s):
- Brushed Nickel
- Polished Chrome
- Tuscan Bronze
*Denotes a finish or option that has been discontinued
3 Questions from the Community
The Pfister 015-EX1 is the shower head only. You will need to purchase a shower arm and flange if you don't have an existing one.
Will this shower head come with everything I need to install it?
The Pfister 015-EX1 is the shower head only. You will need to purchase a shower arm and flange if you don't have an existing one.
The Pfister 015-EX1 has a maximum flow rate of 2.5 GPM.
What is the maximum GPM for this shower head?
The Pfister 015-EX1 has a maximum flow rate of 2.5 GPM.
The Pfister 015-EX1 has a diameter of 4 inches.
How wide is it?
The Pfister 015-EX1 has a diameter of 4 inches.


text:
Discover a selection of top forums izzy bradavičarka on the internet. Come to share your passion on forums izzy bradavičarka and meet other fans of izzy bradavičarka. Then, why don't you create your own forum of izzy bradavičarka ?
Guns N' Roses fan forum.
guns, roses, appetite, discussion, rose, music, bumblefoot, buckethead, slash, richard, forus, tommy, stinson, duff, #izzy, stradlin


text:
Add a dash of color to your baby's nursery with the Sweet JoJo Designs window panel. It's made of 100% cotton and has a flower design in pink and white for an adorable look. Team this nursery curtain with other items in the Sweet JoJo Designs Pink & Green Flower Collection for a coordinated look. It comes in sets of 2. Machine wash and tumble dry.
Number of Pieces: 2
Includes: Two Window Panels
Features: Washable
Decorative Accents: Printed Design
Textile Material: Cotton ( 100, %)
Accommodates Pole Size: 1.500
Not Included: Rod
Care and Cleaning: Tumble dry low, Machine Wash
Dimensions: 42.000 W x 84.000 L
Warranty Description: 90 Day Limited Manufacturer Warranty
Maximum Height: 80.000
Maximum Width: 40.000
other Info.
Warranty Information
To obtain a copy of the manufacturer's warranty for this item, please call Target Guest Services at 1-800-591-3869.
- Online Item #: 13864953
- Store Item Number (DPCI): 030-02-5721
- Imported


text:
Reopened North Avenue Grill is doing up diner food
Bring on the burgers, breakfasts and fish fries: North Avenue Grill, 7225 W. North Ave., Wauwatosa, has reopened under its new owner with a more diner-oriented menu.
Mike Topolovich bought the business from Jon Anne Willow and Patti Wenzel about six weeks ago. It closed for a couple of weeks for the changeover (adding a deep-fryer to the kitchen, writing a new menu). »Read Full Blog Post
MSO, Swingle Singers enchant with rare 'Sinfonia'
One of the great joys of having a high-quality symphony orchestra in town is the opportunity to experience an enormous variety of music - live.
Friday's Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concert presented a rare opportunity to hear Luciano Berio's "Sinfonia" for eight voices and orchestra. »Read Full Article(2)


text:
Producer: Stevie J, Puff Daddy
Album: Life After Death
Label: Bad Boy
Cipha Sounds: "One of Biggie's biggest hits, this was the second single off of Life After Death. But it felt like Ma$e's first single. Ma$e used to come on the road with Lil' Kim when I was touring with her and this would be the biggest record he would perform at that time."
Cipha Sounds Presents: The 75 Greatest Tunnel Bangers
59. The Notorious B.I.G. f/ Puff Daddy & Mase "Mo Money, Mo Problems" (1997)
Producer: Stevie J, Puff Daddy
Watch Now


text:
- Report: #478393
Report - Rebuttal - Arbitrate
Complaint Review: Chase
ChasePo Box 17199 Wilmington, Delaware U.S.A.
Chase watch out, they discriminate against wamu customers, increase your interest rate and then close your account locking you in to higher rates if you opted to keep your apparent terms of agreement Wilmington Delaware
Ripoff Report
About you?
Ripoff Report
A business' first
line of defense
on the Internet.
If your business is
willing to make a
commitment to
customer satisfaction
Click here now..
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
their reasons were:
1."bankcards balance grew too fast comparied to credit limit and time on file"....this is interesting, I have had a relatively high credit line and balances for the last 10 years, and I have paid them off several times...as one often does when they have to use for business purchases. interestingly enough, my credit score has never been higher, I am now in the 700's, and one of my reasons as cited by experian is I have high credit limits, and do not have significant balances on them, which apparently convinced many of my creditors to extend me credit??? I see some of the other consumers who are having the same problem, accounts were closed as well, even if chase was the one who gave them the credit in the first place and then punished them for using it.
2. too many open bankcards with high balances: interesting, another poster claimed they got the same reason, but they only had 2 credit lines....what is too many???
I noticed their form letter file name in the footer says: "wamuclosure 1". so watch out former good wamu customers, chase actually has a wamu form letter generated to severe their agreement with you, they seem to be discriminating against wamu customers????
also, i noticed that the only negative change to my credit report in the last 6 months was that my employer changed to former employer, it now shows me as unemployed and collecting unemployment insurance, the consumer credit protection act is supporst to prevent them from discriminating against: "because all or part of the applicant's income derives from any public assistance program"
I would love to file a class action against them for their discriminatory and bait and switch tactics. DONT PAY YOUR CHASE CREDIT LINE DOWN, THEY CLEARLY HAVE NO INTENTION OF TAKING THAT INTO CONSIDERATION.....
lake geneva, Wisconsin
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 08/11/2009 08:30 AM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/r/Chase/Wilmington-Delaware-19850-7199/Chase-watch-out-they-discriminate-against-wamu-customers-increase-your-interest-rate-an-478393. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report.
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on Chase
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
- Keep the name short & simple, and try different variations of the name.
- Do not include ".com", "S", "Inc.", "Corp", or "LLC" at the end of the Company name.
- Use only the first/main part of a name to get best results.
- Only search one name at a time if Company has many AKA's.
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
Skip to comments.What I expect from American Muslims
Posted on 09/19/2001 8:34:09 PM PDT by Antoninus
An insidious, monstrous criminal atrocity has been committed against our country. There's now little doubt that this barbaric act was committed by fanatical Muslims as part of a jihad against the 'Great Satan' America. In the aftermath, we are treated to platitudinous and largely unnecessary calls for Americans to exercise 'restraint' and not take out our anger against other Americans who happen to be of the same religious extraction as the maniacs who perpetrated this act. These calls for restraint could be made unnecessary if American Muslims would simply do the following...
Convene a very public, nationally televised 'town hall' meeting of Muslim clerics and high-ranking officials with in their communities around the country. Within this public forum, allow presenter after presenter to state unequivocably that they:
1. Decry the dastardly attack on the World Trade Centers in no uncertain terms.
2. Declare to be false and pernicious the notion that a murderous, suicidal death leads one's soul to heaven. State in no uncertain terms that this teaching is contrary to true Islam.
3. Renounce the use of terroist violence to achieve political ends, and call for ALL foreign governments to do the same.
4. State publicly that they support the right of the United States to wage war against those nations and groups which harbor and abet terrorism whether they be Muslim or otherwise.
5. Put forth a dire warning to the terrorist cells that may be in their midst that Muslim-Americans will not think twice about turning these perfidious scoundrels over to the US government.
6. Mention that any public celebration of these attacks by Muslim-Americans is a deplorable act which harms not only the Muslim community, but America as a whole.
What I don't want to hear in relation to this is one single word about:
1. How this would never have happened if the US didn't support Israel.
2. How our 'imperialist' oppression of Arab nations brought on this attack.
3. Any kind of justification for terrorist barbarism.
Individual statements along these lines have surfaced here and there, but until the Muslim community as a whole does this in a very public fashion, I will have to view them with some suspicion. The mere fact that we haven't seen more of these kinds of statements indicates to me (and I hope I'm wrong on this) that there is decent amount of clandestine approval of the attack within the Muslim-American community...
I'm not convinced, however, that the Muslim community can agree on #2 in your first set of 6. While there is scripture to suggest that Mohammedism would rule out suicide, others of their scriptures suggest that anything necessary to rid the world of infidel dogs is acceptable.
I am an observant Catholic, and I therefore oppose abortion. But when an abortion doctor is shot, do you think I would get positive media attention if I made statements like "this wouldn't happen if he didn't perform abortions?"
It's nut-cutting time at the Mosque. Decent Moslems better step forward right now and stand with the USA to kill every last terror organization and terror-sponsoring state, and not hide behind the Islamic brotherhood. It may not be fair, but that's the way it is.
He, and my Korean born wife, are probably far more cognizant of the freedoms afforded by this country than the vast majority of native born, "Americans." (sometimesthetruthhurts...)
I have heard them express their concerns about the potential for violence being directed at THEM. I haven't heard them express any concern re future attacks against non Muslims.
I'm beginning to think that this notion that the terrorists don't represent the mainstream of Islam is false...
This tragedy has brought a number of Jew-haters out into the open.
I think they are all little scared mice. Who need a better home with a higher standard of living. Personally I can find better things to do with my time besides managing a Quickey Mart.
Let them say they are sorry, imprison the leader, take the country, everyones happy =)
Eventually things will pass from generations mind and everyone will strive agian for unity. UNITY is key!
I do wonder if they may be hesitant as to how far they stick their neck out... thinking that one of bin Laden's folks might come knocking on their door right here in the good ole USA to make them an offer they can't refuse.
I don't know that I'd agree with all you wrote, but I'm beginning to wonder now if we hadn't made so sure Israel couldn't spy in the US if thousands of Americans might still be alive. Our own government wasn't in there protecting us from these bloody killers, it would have been nice if someone was. Not spying on US citizens but on the foreigners we let in who plan to destroy us.
You are absolutely right. As a group, they are the most self-centered, their way or no way people I've ever encountered. Every time I, as a woman, have had to deal with them in their capacity as convenience store clerks - we're talking 20-30 times at least, they have all but spat on me. Slamming the change down on the counter and so on. All of my female friends and co-workers are treated the same way. When we complain about this, our husbands and boyfriends all say things like, "Oh, I don't think they're so bad." Of course not - when they deal with a man. The point is, they have no intention of assimilating - just using this country as a giant ATM machine.
One more time - we are infidels and so not quite human - their writings that forbid murder or mistreatment refer to the murder of each other. Don't believe the Disney version they hand out for the tourists. Why do you think they cause so much trouble everywhere they go? They clash with all other religions and cultures.
The plan is to do a check before allowing them into the country and if anyone is shady they will be tracked by human intelligence, in other words spied on. It was pointed out that once they enter the country they have the same rights as every other citizen not to be spied on, Congressman Dryer's answer was, "well that will have to be changed". Changed to what? All citizens being spied on so as to be sensitive to new arrivals, and not discriminate against them?
The unfortunate thing is that the F.B.I. have so far picked up a black muslim terrorist, and two from S. America, we don't even know who we are looking at anymore. There are also members of radical Islam in Indonesia and the Spice Islands.
Obviously, if people do not address this with their congressmen, in very strong and no uncertain terms, then we will face continued terrorism. I would suggest making this a huge issue in 2002, and remove David Dryer and those of his mindset from office.
David Dryer brought out the old saw about how we are a nation of immigrants. Well pal, I am not an immigrant, no one in my family has been an immigrant since my g-grandfather lost two sons in the American Revolution where they fought for MY future. And I feel an obligation to their shed blood not to allow MY future and that of my heirs to be played fast and loose with.
You're right, the other night on NPR an Arab woman called in gloating how we deserved what we got for being on Israel's side and then she went on to whine about her friends now felt like they were being watched and they thought people were looking at them funny now. And since this one made it a point to call NPR and complain about such insignicant events, it leads me to believe real harassment is very few and far between.
I think people are sick and tired of their flag burning on campus and their hate speeches against the US. If they intend to stay in the US ---since they were not born here, YES they should take loyalty oaths.
Would signed loyalty oaths and a blood sample be sufficient, Mr. McCarthy?
After the 7 or 8 speakers had finished their spiels, there was a Q&A session with the media. After a few questions, it became apparent that the media wasn't too impressed with the various condemnations of this attack put forth by the speakers. A question came up regarding a comparison of the beliefs of extremist Muslims vs. non-extremist, which caused one of the speakers to grab the microphone and forcefully condemn the actions of the terrorists minus any "buts...". Clearly, that one speaker realized that they hadn't done a very good job of distancing themselves from this attack, but I'm not sure the rest of the Muslims had a clue.
This tragedy has brought a number of Jew-haters out into the open.
Pollard is a traitorous criminal who first tried to sell our secrets to the highest bidder. He is a criminal who should never see the light of day except from behind bars. I don't hate Jews, but I sure as hell hate traitors. As for Mossad operating freely in our country, that is absolute madness. They are not US citizens and they have no allegiance to our constitution. Maybe this was a parody post and I just missed something.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.