text: New for Spring 2013, Herschel Supply Co. brings consumers The Packable collection. Created with ripstop nylon that has the unique ability to stowaway into its own hidden pocket, the collection of duffels, backpacks, totes, and a rain cover offer a durable, lightweight and compact storage carrying solution for everything from eco-friendly grocery shopping to extra packing space on your travels. The entire Packable collection can be purchased online for between $17-$30 USD.


text:
Connection Groups are small groups that meet in homes throughout the year. They're a place where we develop community, grow in our faith and learn together and a place where we develop new and lasting friendships. We believe that one of the best ways to grow in our faith is to do it together in community, in a casual and relaxed setting.
Connection Groups are where we share our lives with each other and do life together. They are where we hold each other accountable, build unity, develop healthy relationships and practice hospitality. Connection Groups are also our practice ground where we learn to use our God-given gifts and how to pray for each other. We support each other through difficult times and rejoice with each others' successes.
Our Connection Groups are geographically based, and they meet throughout the year. They are relational, personal and they're fun!
Connection Groups are currently meeting in the follow locations on the following nights:
- Derry on Tuesday Nights
- East Manchester (including other points east) on Tuesday Nights
- Goffstown (including West Manchester and New Boston) on Wednesday Nights
- Merrimack (including South Manchester and Bedford) on Thursday Nights
- Nashua and the surrounding area on Friday Nights
Contact the church office for more information,

subset: commoncrawl


text:
THYROID function of the newborn was studied by Danowski and co-workers1 and by Man and co-workers,2 who determined the plasma level of the thyroxine-like protein-bound iodine and butanol-extractable iodide. In infants 1 to 3 days old protein-bound iodine averaged 12.0 γ per 100 cc., and butanol-extractable iodine in infants of 2 to 6 days was 7.0 to 11.7 γ per 100 cc. These results are compatible with hyperthyroidism in adults or older children.2 Several reports * indicated that I131 uptakes by the thyroids of normal children "less than 1 year" to 14 years of age were well within the broad range of normal adults, i. e., less than 50% of the injected dose of I131 accumulated in the thyroid area after 24 or 48 hours.
Apparently, no I131 studies have been reported on newborn infants. The absence of such studies results partly from the previous
Thank you for submitting a comment on this article. It will be reviewed by JAMA Pediatrics editors. You will be notified when your comment has been published. Comments should not exceed 500 words of text and 10 references.
Do not submit personal medical questions or information that could identify a specific patient, questions about a particular case, or general inquiries to an author. Only content that has not been published, posted, or submitted elsewhere should be submitted. By submitting this Comment, you and any coauthors transfer copyright to the journal if your Comment is posted.
* = Required Field
Disclosure of Any Conflicts of Interest*
Indicate all relevant conflicts of interest of each author below, including all relevant financial interests, activities, and relationships within the past 3 years including, but not limited to, employment, affiliation, grants or funding, consultancies, honoraria or payment, speakers' bureaus, stock ownership or options, expert testimony, royalties, donation of medical equipment, or patents planned, pending, or issued. If all authors have none, check "No potential conflicts or relevant financial interests" in the box below. Please also indicate any funding received in support of this work. The information will be posted with your response.
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
Savannah, GAUSA
Lawrenceville, Ga
June 4, 2013
No introduction yet
Help support your Meetup
Seeking Charleston, Hilton Head, Bluffton, Beaufort, and Savannah paddlers.(and beyond) Gear not required, experience not required and no dues required. Daily trips planned in the Hilton Head and Bluffton area, monthly trips planned throughout the Lowcountry area. Annual white water trips are in the works as well as random surf trips as swell dictates. We will also be doing socials such as oyster roasts and adventuresome outings such as nature hikes, camping and climbing.
Provides equipment
media supporter
642 Meaningful name for group member
879 Explorers
256 Raqueteers
326 Members
1,849 Fun Lovers
214 Coastal ShutterBugs
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
Heritage trees have stories to tell. Their branch structure speaks volumes about their history: the winter storms of past years, periods of drought, soil depth and fertility and especially the thoughtfulness of those who understood what eventual spread really meant.
Recently, I had the breathtaking experience of observing an old English walnut silhouetted against the setting November sun. This venerable tree has been growing in a special location for more than 100 years. How many travelers along the old road from Colfax to Grass Valley have taken note of it?
With ample space to spread to its full potential, this heritage tree graces a gentle slope with its immense branches. If it has ever been pruned, it is not apparent. The strength and spread of its lower branches is greater than any other walnut I have seen in the foothills.
The walnuts on my property, originally planted over 100 years ago, were planted too closely. One was even planted a few feet from an old barn. Three of the trees grew unbalanced and eventually succumbed to winter damage.
Information is available about the eventual height and spread of trees. Knowing whether the mature form is upright or spreading also guides decisions. "The Western Garden Book" gives enough detail to make wise decisions when it comes to tree selection. Trees should be appropriate to the space.
Historically, trees have been planted to shade homes and gardens. On Broad Street in Nevada City, a linden has been attracting photographers these past few weeks as it transitions to autumn gold. On my way to a nearby landscape one morning, I could not resist parking to catch a shot. The linden was glowing in the early morning fall sun.
Before power lines were a consideration, the eventual size of a shade tree could be quite grand. Lindens have a long history in European gardens, so it comes as no surprise to find them introduced in American gardens by early settlers.
With the vast array of choices we now have in nurseries, there seems to be a tree perfect for any situation. While the walnut needs so much space it is suited to rural acreage, the linden needs open space to achieve its mature height, and will do so without infringing on the sidewalk past the Victorian home it graces. The beautiful weeping cherry tree is not a large tree, but it needs ample space to grow. Planted too close to walkways, pruning becomes necessary, which definitely damages the dramatic form.
Smaller trees are more appropriate where space is limited. My favorites include the paperbark maple (Acer griseum) and the many species of hawthorn (Crataegus). Japanese maple (Acer japonica) has many cultivars suitable for a smaller garden. The species Japanese maple is one of the larger, a very vigorous tree with good fall color. It can be trained to grow out of reach of deer.
Pruning and training a tree when it is young shapes its future. It may not be necessary if you find a specimen that is perfectly branched. Certainly the first year, minimal pruning is best. Let the tree grow, then evaluate its branching habit. Do not prune unless it serves a purpose.
Buds are directional. When you prune to a bud with a heading cut, the bud will likely begin a new section of branch. By studying the buds after winter damage, you can usually redirect the growth. A heading cut prunes the branch along its length. A thinning cut removes the branch (large or small) back to its point of origin.
Heading cuts stimulate growth of all buds below the pruning cut, while a thinning cut may eliminate growth in that section of the tree unless a bud remains. Imagine the tree as a mature specimen and prune only as needed, shaping its future for many generations to come.
Carolyn Singer has gardened organically in Nevada County since 1977. For information, visit www.carolynsingergardens.com.


text:
Personalize your experience by selecting the make, year & model of your vehicle.
Select Your Vehicle Year
Select Your Vehicle Make
Select Your Vehicle Model
Interior Accessories
Exterior Accessories
Driving Comfort
Best Sellers
You currently have no vehicles selected
Forgot your password? Click here.
When you have old, saggy metal shelving in your garage or basement, it's sort of like having cheap particle board bookshelves in your living room. Sure, they do the job, but they don't do it well or look good doing it. These chrome-plated steel shelves do both.
This isn't the typical wire shelving you see in your local "big box" store--this is industrial-quality shelving designed to hold up to 600 lbs. per shelf. It's also easy to assemble, with numbered posts that line up right the first time and stay together for a long time. The shelves adjust to suit your storage needs, and, with a wide assortment of attachments, the set can grow as your needs change.
The posts adjust to uneven surfaces, or you can add heavy-duty rubber casters for mobility. Great for the garage or workroom, but the clean, modern styling looks great anywhere in the house.
Shipping Details:
Please allow 2-3 weeks for delivery.
Please Wait
Building your Custom Parts & Accessories Catalog
Building a Custom Accessories Catalog for Your


text:
HARPERS FERRY - In the aftermath of the government shutdown, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is regaining its place as a destination for tourists.
The shutdown closed national parks, training and research facilities in the area, and put thousands of federal government employees out of work nationwide. The residents and merchants of Harpers Ferry were particularly concerned about the shutdown's effect on the town's economy, since visitors to Harpers Ferry National Historical Park are a primary source of revenue for the town.
Rebecca Harriett, Park superintendent at Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, said 72 people are employed by the Park, and 62 permanent employees were furloughed during the shutdown.
"There were six people who were not furloughed. That included one of our facility folks, who came in part-time and checked that buildings were secured, and law enforcement rangers," Harriett said. "According to the law, it's life, safety and property employees who can keep working."
Harriett was one of the Park employees who was furloughed, and said it was a stressful and unnerving experience. She checked the evening news regularly, hoping to hear the shutdown had ended and she could return to work.
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park re-opened Thursday morning, and Harriett said Park attendance is at a lower-than-normal level.
"I was down there (in the Park) this morning, and I would say that for this time of year and that time of day, there probably weren't as many people as there normally are this time of year, but we did just re-open. Definitely the word is getting out," Harriett said. "I ran into one couple who said they had been planning to come here for a long time, and they were just thrilled that it just so happened we were reopening on the same day they were coming."
Harriett is glad the park is open for the rest of October, when many people visit Harpers Ferry to view the changing fall foliage.
Other visitors were enjoying the recently opened Park on Thursday. Wade Willen, visiting Harpers Ferry from Tennessee, thought the shutdown as a whole was an unnecessary measure.
"The shutdown should have never happened," he said. "I thought it was kind of foolish to shut down parks such as this one. It takes a lot of people to keep parks operating. We're glad it's open, it's one of our favorite parks."
John Estabrook, vacationing from Boston, was visiting the Park to learn about the history of Harpers Ferry. He was glad the park was open while he was still in the area, as he had planned the trip before the shutdown.
"We were coming down here anyway for other parks, but we're glad this one opened and it's on our way back up," he said. "We just visited Shenandoah National Park earlier today."
Harriett is thankful to be back at work, and said many of her fellow Park employees feel that working there is what they are meant to do.
"Most of us are called to this job," Harriett said. "We love serving the public, we love protecting these resources so the public can come and enjoy them and be inspired by them. When you tell us we can't do that, it's like cutting off our arms and legs. We want to be serving the public. It's very exciting to be back."
At Martinsburg's office for the National Park Service, realty officer Donald King said everyone is "delighted" to have returned to work.
"There are some effects, but we'll be right back up to speed," he said. "We work for the park services, and it's one of the best places to work."
King added that all of the employees will be paid for their furloughed time.
- Staff writer Mary Stortstrom can be reached at 304-725-6581 or www.twitter.com/mstortstromJN. Staff writer Samantha Cronk contributed to this report.


text:
Reinforced foam panel
How KEYWORD MONITOR works... a FREE service from FreshPatents
1. Sign up (takes 30 seconds). 2. Fill in the keywords to be monitored.
3. Each week you receive an email with patent applications related to your keywords.
Start now! - Receive info on patent apps like Reinforced foam panel or other areas of interest.
Previous Patent Application:
Glass fiber for reinforcing rubber products and method for producing it
Next Patent Application:
Method for manufacturing ferrite powder, ferrite powder, and magnetic recording medium
Industry Class:
Stock material or miscellaneous articles
Thank you for viewing the Reinforced foam panel patent info.
- - -
Results in 0.1364 seconds
Other interesting Freshpatents.com categories:
Computers: Graphics , I/O , Processors , Dyn. Storage , Static Storage , Printers
Data source: patent applications published in the public domain by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO). Information published here is for research/educational purposes only. FreshPatents is not affiliated with the USPTO, assignee companies, inventors, law firms or other assignees. Patent applications, documents and images may contain trademarks of the respective companies/authors. FreshPatents is not responsible for the accuracy, validity or otherwise contents of these public document patent application filings. When possible a complete PDF is provided, however, in some cases the presented document/images is an abstract or sampling of the full patent application for display purposes. FreshPatents.com Terms/Support
Follow us on Twitter
Stock Material Or Miscellaneous Articles Coated Or Structually Defined Flake, Particle, Cell, Strand, Strand Portion, Rod, Filament, Macroscopic Fiber Or Mass Thereof Rod, Strand, Filament Or Fiber Coated Or With Bond, Impregnation Or Core Coating On Discrete And Individual Rods, Strands Or Filaments
Browse patents:Next


text:
If you need immediate assistance, call 877-SSRNHelp (877 777 6435) in the United States, or +1 585 442 8170 outside of the United States, 8:30AM to 6:00PM U.S. Eastern, Monday - Friday.
definitions of terrorism, procedural controls, comparative law, United Kingdom, India
state secrets, executive power, justiciability, comparative law, human rights
comparative law, national security, military commissions, rule of law
constitutional law, comparative law, public policy, politics
judicial formalism, state secrets privilege, human rights, Binyam Mohamed
national security secrets, national security, national security state, security threats, security policy
terrorism, secrecy, transparency, accountability, government surrveillance, warrantless surveillance, United Kingdom, United States, India
oversight, office of legal counsel, rule of law, government accountability, comparative law
counterterrorism, terrorism, national security, intelligence gathering, terrorism suspects, international law, criminal law, executive power, rule of law
counterterrorism, national security, civil rights, critical race theory
Derrick Bell, interest convergence, civil rights, terrorism, counterterrorism, targeted killings, drones
national security, state secrets privilege, formalism, Binyam Mohamed, human rights
national security, transparency
terrorism, counterterrorism, anti-terrorism, international law, government, crimes
Title IX, Office of Civil Rights, civil rights, athletics, athletic programs, civil rights and discrimination
South Asia, Africa, constitutional law, constitutional reform, rule of law
judicial activism, voting rights act, Shelby v. Holder, judicial formalism
law reviews, law students
terrorism, United States, surveillance, human rights
Barack Obama, exceptionalism, counterterrorism, civil rights, human rights, national security
© 2016 Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
This page was processed by apollobot1 in 0.296 seconds


text:
Admissions Criteria – Post-Baccalaureate DNP
Candidates are selected for admission on the basis of high promise for academic success and program completion. A new post baccalaureate DNP class begins each fall. All applications materials must be complete and be received by the Office of Admissions by April 15th. Applications received after April 15th are considered on a space available basis only. Start your admission process today! You can begin your admissions application online through myBarry, our online admissions system today.
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree from a regionally accredited or internationally recognized college or university
- Bachelor's degree in another field considered on a case by case basis.
- Current, unrestricted license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the United States
- Undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of a 3.0 minimum on a 4.0 scale
- Transcript evidence of satisfactory completion of an undergraduate nursing research course.
- Transcript evidence of satisfactory completion of a statistics course, (included descriptive and inferential methods), within the previous five years
What do you need to apply?
- Essay 1: A clear statement of goals and expectations for entering the DNP program and how you anticipate the profession of nursing as well as the community where you practice will be better served by you completing the degree.
- Essay 2: A discussion of the type of clinical project you hope to undertake in the DNP program.
- Three (3) professional recommendations:
- One (1) addressing clinical competence
- Two (2) addressing academic ability
- Copy of current nursing license
- Copy of Basic Life Support; ACLS required if Acute Care Gerontology specialization
- GRE not necessarily required;
- Barry Graduate: GRE waived with GPA of 3.0
- Non-Barry graduate: GRE waived with GPA of 3.2
- A personal interview with the admissions committee may be requested.
- Background Check and Drug Screening required. Participation in clinical experiences, rotations or fieldwork is a required part of the curriculum and a requirement for graduation. Clinical rotation and fieldwork sites require drug, criminal, and/or child abuse background checks and clearance through the HHS/OIG list of excluded individuals and the GSA list of parties excluded from federal programs in order to permit participation in the program's clinical experiences, rotations and/or fieldwork experiences. Clinical and fieldwork sites may deny a student's participation in the clinical experience, rotation or field work experience because of a felony or misdemeanor conviction, failure of a required drug test, or inability to produce an appropriate health clearance, which would result in delayed graduation or in the inability to graduate from the program. Individuals who have been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor may be denied certification or licensure as a health professional. Information regarding individual eligibility may be obtained from the appropriate credentialing bodies. Drug and background checks will be conducted at the student's expense.
- Possess a laptop computer, with high-speed Internet connection, meeting the minimum specifications set by the College of Nursing and Health Sciences for their entering semester.


text:
And now is the time, in the grand tradition of nuts and pies, to rank them.
A full accounting of all the women Ted has been involved with during HIMYM's nine-season run would take a lifetime to go through, so we're leaving off the one-night stands (sorry, Trudy), the one-date wonders (sorry, Jen) and all of the drunken make-out partners (sorry, Amy). Instead, we're focusing on the ones who made an impact, the women who stuck around by virtue of their good humor, sex appeal or the fame level of the actress who played them. We'll be starting with the worst and moving on the best – and you might be surprised when you see who ended up at No. 1.
10. Karen
Sonja Flemming / CBS
Number of episodes: Three
There were worse women who appeared on How I Met Your Mother – we will never forgive Vicky from "The Naked Man" for her opinion on Pablo Neruda – but of all of Ted's official girlfriends, Karen was the pits. She cheated on him, then cheated with him, and in general was just a frustrating person to be around. When Prepon showed up in prison on Orange Is the New Black, a tiny part of us hoped she was locked up for crimes against Ted Mosby.
9. Zoey
Monty Brinton / CBS
Number of episodes: 13
A collection of words fans used to describe Zoey during HIMYM's sixth season: "so annoying," "manipulative," "ugh" and "basically a sociopath." She treated Ted fairly crappily in both his personal and professional life, and on top of that she broke the heart of Kyle MacLachlan, too! Unforgivable.
8. Becky
Matt Kennedy / FOX
Number of episodes: Five
Becky had one character trait, and it was that she talked like a baby. In the realm of HIMYM characters with a single defining trait, that comes somewhere between "Is really gullible" and "Knows Krav Maga." Still, she ended up marrying Kyle MacLachlan, so she must have had some redeeming qualities.
7. Cindy
Eric McCandless / FOX
Number of episodes: Four
She and Ted didn't have that much in common, until they had too much in common, especially their taste in women. She's probably the only HIMYM character to kiss both Ted and The Mother, though.
6. Jeanette
Ron P. Jaffe / FOX
Number of episodes: Five
Hear us out. Yes, this policewoman was slightly unstable. But that very instability was the exact thing that made Ted get serious about settling down. And, more important, she was the one who finally got rid of Ted's red cowboy boots. Fire – their only weakness!
5. Naomi (aka "The Slutty Pumpkin")
Monty Brinton / CBS
Number of episodes: Two
Honest. Level-headed. Romantic enough to nurse a crush for 10 years. Great taste in Halloween costumes. If Naomi had only had any chemistry with Ted, she would have been the perfect woman.
4. Stella
Eric McCandless / FOX
Number of episodes: 10
With Stella, how do you balance the good (the "two-minute date," quite possibly the best thing HIMYM has ever done) with the bad (leaving Ted at the altar)? As the series pointed out, you don't have to. As a man who is the exact opposite of Ted in every way once said, "Stelllllaaaaaa!"
3. Robin
Carin Baer / FOX
Number of episodes: 208
The first few seasons of Ted and Robin's roller-coaster relationship were handled almost perfectly. From the sucker-punch ending of "And that's how I met your aunt Robin" in the pilot, to their romance and devastating breakup in season two, to their subsequent friendship in season three, it all worked on us like a charm. Then Robin and Barney got together, which seemingly put the Ted and Robin thing to bed for good. But it didn't take, and the on-off romantic tension between them continued for five whole years! It took Ted literally until the day of Robin's wedding to let Robin get away for good – even Lost didn't string along its love triangles for that long.
2. The Mother
Ron P. Jaffe / FOX
Number of episodes: 25
Let's get this out of the way: The Mother (both as a character and as played by Milioti) is fantastic. She's almost single-handedly redeemed every part of season nine she touches. But there were times before we met her that we feared she would end up only being a collection of adorable quirks and ... in our heart of hearts, we have to admit that she still kind of is. Blame the structure of the season, and of the series itself: The show has spent so much time telling us she's perfect for Ted, and so little time actually showing them together, that their romance feels a little weightless, especially compared to what Ted had with our number-one choice ...
1. Victoria
Cliff Lipson / CBS
Number of episodes: 16
Maybe it's our residual love for Good Morning Miami talking, but we were hoping Victoria was The One for Ted ever since her first appearance in season one, and her brief return a few years ago only solidified the feeling. She was smart, she was funny, she baked – all perfect qualities on a Mosby-style checklist – but she was also mature and assertive enough to call Ted on his BS when the occasion called for it. This season, Robin agreed: "The pastry chef was the best. No question." She might be a little too good for Ted, but hey – if we're being honest, most of the women on planet Earth are too good for Ted.
Below, watch PEOPLE's super cut of all the women who aren't the mother on How I Met Your Mother:
Like us on Facebook for more stories like this!


text:
Future leaders of manufacturing enterprises might very well get their introduction to the field in the form of a video game. Plantville, an online gaming platform from Siemens that simulates the experience of being a plant manager, has become a lot more popular since its introduction approximately one year ago.
As described in the video above, the game involves monitoring and taking steps to improve key performance indicators such as on-time delivery, quality, energy management, and employee safety and satisfaction, among others. One goal of the game is to generate excitement in math, science and technology and to inspire a new generation of plant managers and engineers.
The idea of using video games as educational tools isn't new. Back in elementary school, I remember chomping at the bit to get out of the classroom and into the computer lab. Driving a virtual wagon across the country in "Oregon Trail" sure beat listening to some boring teacher. Little did I know, however, that I was learning a bit about the harsh realities of 19th-century pioneer life in the process.
Plantville, of course, is a much more sophisticated offering for a much more sophisticated audience (also, there's no risk of dying of dysentery). But the principle is similar, and in my view, this is a refreshing approach to addressing concerns that future generations have a distorted view of modern manufacturing and aren't interested in careers in that field. At the least, it looks like fun. Register to play or just check it out here.
Comments are reviewed by moderators before they appear to ensure they meet Modern Machine Shop's submission guidelines.blog comments powered by Disqus


text:
When it comes to travel insurance claims, Hannah Yun was about as sure as anyone that hers would be successful.
She'd bought a gold-plated "cancel for any reason" policy for a trip to South Korea. When her boyfriend proposed, and she decided to call off the trip to start planning her wedding, she thought that collecting a check would be just a formality.
Travel Guard, the company she'd purchased the policy through, turned down her claim because Yun, a college student in Salt Lake City, had originally told the company that her plane ticket had cost $1,090; she'd actually paid $1,092.50.


text:
Culture, Religion, and Education: A Multicultural Analysis of Amartya Sen's Identity and Violence
Stephen T. O'Hanlon
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey - Rutgers University, Camden; Temple University
November 4, 2009
Journal of Multiculturalism in Education, 2008
This paper discusses two aspects of Amartya Sen's multicultural thesis that are problematic. First, this paper contends that Sen's cultural pluralism may not fully account for the importance that particular people attach to culture. This paper does not rehearse multicultural critiques of liberalism. Instead, it argues that liberalism and proper respect for culture should, on the whole, be coincident. Second, this paper assesses Sen's arguments against religious schooling in the United Kingdom and argues that such schooling is not as problematic as Sen contends.
Date posted: November 4, 2009 ; Last revised: November 27, 2009
Suggested Citation
© 2016 Social Science Electronic Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
This page was processed by apollobot1 in 0.391 seconds


text:
To the Editor.—
The article by Nickerson et al1 was certainly encouraging news regarding the plight of women physicians in academia. Unfortunately, Dr Schaller's Commentary2 embodies the "Woe is me" mentality that continues to be expressed by those who believe instant advancement ought to have been accomplished yesterday.Academia really is no different from any other form of business. Anyone who belongs to a minority in a field for any length of time must always prove that he or she can perform at the top. Women are capable of anything that men are, and this should be proved with time and numbers of women physicians in the field. Women have done well to minimize sexual stereotypes—we don't think that every time a man and woman converse, they are to be suspected of monkey business.With regard to childbearing and child raising, it is unfair to say that a
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.


text:
February 28, 2008, 07:50 AM
Any recommendations on what powder I should use for a 185g plated 45acp bullet? I would like to try some mild and some full power. I use Power Pistol with 230g plated bullet with very good accuracy and some kick. The ammo will be used for informal target and plinking. Thanks.


text:
Rent The Hopf Bifurcation and Its Applications 1st edition today, or search our site for other textbooks by Jerrold E. Marsden. Every textbook comes with a 21-day "Any Reason" guarantee. Published by Springer.
Need help ASAP? We have you covered with 24/7 instant online tutoring. Connect with one of our Algebra tutors now.


text:
Welcome to the Brighton Barn Theatre
It is our objective to make live theatre available in our small community. To that end, we put on two major theatrical productions each year and usually a summer and a Christmas show as well. We also host various other cultural events from time to time.
Brighton Barn Theatre offers its patrons award-winning acting and directing in an informal setting, yet with all the amenities needed to make the experience comfortable and memorable. When you come to a show in the Barn, you'll be able to put aside your day-to-day worries and cares as you laugh, cry or even bite your nails while enjoying our performances.


text:
Who We Are
Design It Yourself Gifts & Baskets is a leading online retailer of custom and personalized gift baskets and gifts. Gift baskets are popular year around and they're particularly popular during the various holidays throughout the year. While our average sale is unsually just over $100, during the holidays we oftentimes average close to $200 per order as customers frequently purchase multiple gifts with a single order! Why not consider joining our affiliate network and getting your piece of the pie? Partnering with us is a great opportunity for you to make some real money while promoting products that people love! Don't wait. Join today!
Why Promote DesignItYourselfGifts.com?
- High Converting Web Site
- Frequent Repeat Customers
- Discount Coupons for Promoting Customers Purchases!*
- Numerous Everyday and Holiday Opportunities
- Incentives and customized CPA/commissions based on affiliates' performances
Program Details
Commission Rate: 25%
Cookie Duration: 30 Days
Notable Terms
gifts, gift baskets, chocolate, coffee, christmas, holiday, valentine's day, mother's day, father's day


text:
Dave Stratford wrote:
> Hi folks,
> I'm just setting up an apache server on one of my fedora machines (FC6)
> and if possible I'd like to be able to set it up so that it displays a
> different home page depending upon what port the connection came in on.
> The reason for this is that I want to be able to open up a port, probably
> 8080 in my router, and point it through to this particular machine. If I
> then connect from outside my own network, via the router, I want a
> different home page to appear than the one that would appear if I
> connected via port 80 via my local network.
> I've tried the Apache 2.2 documentation, and googled around, but can't
> find anything obvious.
> Any help would be most appreciated.
> Many thanks,
> Dave
Try virtual name hosting, you can then setup one site to use 80 and another
to use 8080
Dancin in the ruins tonight
Tayo'y Mga Pinoy


text:
Should The Cavs Trade Andrew Wiggins For Kevin Love?
Tuck and O'Neill?give their take on if the Cavs should trade Andrew Wiggins for Kevin Love.
Why you should listen: Mike and Jerry give their thoughts on Kevin Love in Minnesota, and if Cleveland should trade the number one draft pick Andrew Wiggins?for? Kevin Love. Tuck and O'Neill also debates on the Rockets chemistry without Chandler Parsons.?How big of a loss is Parsons to the Rockets? Jerry and Mike also talk about if ?players want to play with Dwight Howard.?Is Dwight Howard best basketball behind him????Jerry and Mike debate this and more.
Tuck and O'Neill : July 18, 2014
Tuck and O'Neill Show comes to you live Monday through Friday 3pm-7pm from the Sports Talk Florida Studios
Talk with us during the show:
1080 Studio Line : 407-482-3776
toll free : 877-380-1080
Chat with us online :
SportstalkFlorida - @SportsTalkFla
Sports Talk 1080 The Team - @1080TheTeam
Mike Tuck - @MikeTuck1080


text:
Created in this Craftsy class
Learn to read between the lines of any sewing pattern as instructor Gail Yellen teaches you 40 essential techniques that every sewer should know!
Other projects made as part of this class:
Offer some kudos...
Join the conversation...
Ask a question...
Add your comment...
|Here are some details about my project:
|Children, Girls
|Cute, Traditional, Casual
What are you most proud of? I am most proud of the way the zipper turned out after watching this class I have way more confidence.
What advice would you give someone starting this project? I did make one mistake, I am still trying to figure out the order of sewing. I don't like sewing in the order of commercial patterns, after taking a class from Janet Prey I realized there are other ways of doing things, and I am still trying to find out the best order for constructing garments. Because I strayed off course from the pattern I missed the step where I was suppose to add the yoke collar pieces BEFORE putting on the self binding. Still learning.
Neat, neat outfit for a cute gal. She will take care of you, one day! Warm regards, Frieda C.


text:
all the features in an RV galley, the countertop
probably takes the most use and abuse. Because
it's regularly subjected to banging, scraping,
scratching, chopping, and heating, the material
it's made from must be able to withstand these
forces to a reasonable degree throughout the
life of the RV.
are generally installed over particle board
or chipboard, which can vary greatly in quality
(Illustration 1). In some cases, when inferior
materials are used, the counter in a brand-new
RV may even warp before it is sold (Illustration
a wide range of countertop choices exist for
stationary homes, options for RV counters are
basically limited to two: plastic laminates
and solid surfaces. Occasionally you'll find
ceramic tile on a galley counter. While it's
attractive and economical for a fixed home,
it has a tendency to chip and crack and it's
difficult to clean in the grout lines, where
dirt and bacteria can accumulate (Illustration
3). Tile doesn't work well for a house that
travels down the road.
laminate is the material most commonly used
for RV counters. It's easy to clean, comes in
almost any color your heart desires, is relatively
inexpensive, and if properly installed
and cared for can be long-lasting. It's
the best choice, in our opinion, for every RV
type except those designed for fulltiming (Illustrations
4 and 5).
materials are manufactured in thin sheets consisting
of at most several layers of paper
that have been saturated with a synthetic resin
or a combination of resins and then pressure-laminated
(hence the term "laminate") with a top layer
of decorative paper. The entire countertop is
then covered and sealed with clear plastic.
The final product bears a surface that is highly
resistant to heat, stains, and abrasion. This
does not mean, however, that a laminate counter
is immune to abuse. Direct contact with hot
pots can damage the plastic seal. Cutting, chopping,
and slicing without a cutting board can cause
permanent scars. Flooding with water may cause
sealant to dissolve and allow moisture seepage
into the seams with subsequent warping of the
counter. Once a laminate surface is damaged,
repairs are difficult, and the entire counter
may have to be replaced.
surfaces vary in quality and durability. The
most desirable are high-pressure laminates like
Formica that are made up of multiple layers
of paper and resin. Some simpler ones that are
bonded at lower pressure and contain fewer layers
are not as durable or as resistant to damage.
Formica is the oldest and best-known brand of
plastic laminate. Other brands of the same type
and similar quality include Wilsonart, Nevamar,
and Pionite. Know what you're getting before
you buy.
other type of countertop you'll often find
especially in high-end RVs is made with
solid-surface molded acrylic resin enhanced
with mineral fillers. Sometimes called "cultured
marble" because it is designed to resemble marble
or other types of stone, it is available with
either a matte finish or a shiny surface like
polished marble. Although white or beige shades
are the most common, solid-surface material
comes in as many as 90 different colors and
patterns.(Illustrations 6 and 7).
material generally comes out of the factory
in 12-foot-long, 30-inch wide, 1/2-inch-thick
sheets that are then cut and shaped as needed.
The material can be cut with woodworking tools
or formed and molded with the application of
heat into various shapes in a process called
thermoforming. (Illustration 8)
counters and sinks are very water and stain
resistant and easy to clean, although they do
stain more readily than laminates. Their nonporous
nature makes them almost impervious to invasion
and buildup of bacteria. Stubborn stains, as
well as minor cuts and abrasions can easily
be sanded away and the counter's original look
restored. The manufacturer or dealer should
be consulted for specific cleaning and restoration
Corian, made by DuPont, is the best known solid-surface
material, there are many others on the market,
including Avonite, Surell (a trademark of the
Formica Corporation), Corinthian, Gibraltar,
Earthstone, and Swanstone, to name a few (Illustration
9). Most solid-surface polymers are similar
in composition and properties. They may, however,
differ from each other in specific qualities,
such as weight, heat resistance, and durability.
(Corian, for instance, weighs 4.5 pounds per
square foot, while Avonite® weighs 4.0 pounds
per square foot). Therefore, it's important
to know which brand is being used in your RV
and ask your dealer lots of questions. Ask for
specifications, for instance, and what they
mean. If the dealer is too vague or talks in
circles, the information you need is available
on the Web. If you don't understand the data,
the manufacturer can help. Then you'll have
a basis to compare different brands. This also
applies to laminate materials.
you're snowbirding or fulltiming, a solid-surface
counter offers greater durability than laminate.
However, it's often an option even in some high-end
RVs advertised as fulltiming, and practically
always an option in the low-to-mid-price range.
It's also more expensive and heavier than laminates,
adding to your overhead and adding extra weight
to your RV. (Illustration 10)
relatively new surfacing material, made from
pulverized quartz combined with acrylic resin,
is probably too heavy to be used for RV counters,
but offers exciting possibilities as a decorative
accent for edging and inlays. It can be readily
combined with solid surface material. This product
(for example, Zodiaq, a trademark of DuPont)
is extremely scratch resistant, easy to clean,
luminous (a property of quartz), and, like quartz
gemstones (amethyst, citrine, jasper, carnelian,
etc.), offers the consumer a broad spectrum
of colors.
of the type of countertop material used, the
workmanship must be good if it is to last the
life of the RV with reasonable wear and tear
(Illustrations 11 and 12.) Solid-surface counters
must be professionally installed and are usually
under warranty. Laminate counters, on the other
hand, are not always installed by trained specialists
(there are do-it-yourself manuals on the subject)
and may or may not be warrantied. Wilsonart,
for example, offers a one-year warranty on its
laminate products. Again, because quality of
workmanship and materials can vary wildly, it's
a good idea to ask lots of questions. The more
you know, the happier you'll be with your choice
and the more you'll enjoy your travels.
learn more about galley counters, countertop
materials, and how to evaluate them, please
refer to the downloadable publication RV Walkabout, available
as a bonus when you Join RV Consumer Group.
mentioned in this article are pending trademarks
or registered trademarks of the respective companies.
While you'll most often encounter solid surfaces
in shades of white, off-white, and beige, enough
colors and surface patterns are available to
suit every taste, such as this countertop that
simulates the look of green marble. Of particular
importance in this counter design is the splashguard
protecting the furniture from spills.


text:
- Text Size:
- ASmall Text
- AMedium Text
- ALarge Text
Laconia police were investigating a pair of fights involving a knife and a rifle over the weekend.
Police said the first fight took place on Endicott Street North, and involved a knife. One person suffered a cut to the hand.
Officers said the second fight happened in front of a home on Jackson Street, in which someone pulled out a rifle. No shots were fired, but two people suffered minor injuries in the fight.


text:
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Exposed wiring, missing locks on a communal bathroom, leaky pipes and decaying plaster falling from the ceiling.
Those are just some of the 36 new violations issued for three Port Richmond buildings re-inspected by the city housing agency last week after several Advance stories about the squalid conditions of rentals on the North Shore.
Unfortunately, without tougher housing laws, those violations may be worth about as much as the paper they were written on.
That's how many tenants' rights groups see it, and that view was bolstered by an Independent Budget Office report released yesterday that concluded an enforcement program created specifically to address the problem has a high cost but minimal impact.
Since it was created three years ago, the city has spent $23 million repairing 598 buildings -- just two on Staten Island -- placed in the Alternative Enforcement Program (AEP) but has recouped only $4 million of that expense from building owners, the report found.
The program, part of the Fair Housing Act of 2007, requires the department of Housing, Preservation and Development (HPD) to identify 200 buildings with the worst housing code violations and target them for aggressive inspection and comprehensive repairs.
If building owners fail to make the necessary repairs and correct the underlying conditions, HPD steps in to fix the violations and charges owners for the cost of the work.
However, the city has been shouldering more of the burden of those costs each year, the report found. It repaired 45 percent of the worst violations in fiscal year 2010, compared with 34 percent in fiscal year 2009 and 26 percent in fiscal year 2008.
The report also found fault with the program's scope. AEP affects slightly more than 1,000 apartments and single-room-occupancy buildings -- or less than 1 percent of the city's rental housing. But, despite more than 100 violations each, not one of the buildings examined in the Advance stories qualified for the program. The criteria for the enforcement program are based on a ratio of violations to housing units.
"While a great many of the city's apartments may be in good condition, narrowing the focus to just those buildings with the most serious housing code violations does not significantly increase the share affected by the program," the report found.
It is unclear if the program would change the deplorable conditions of some housing units on the Island. About 75 percent of the 598 buildings that ended up in the program remain in the program, because the owners have not made repairs or have failed to pay the city back.
The City Council introduced legislation last week to address the program's shortcomings by expanding its coverage to 3,500 units and including asthma triggers like mold and vermin to the list of conditions the city would rectify. The new criteria would take into account a building's total number of violations and create separate categories for buildings with more than 20 units and fewer than 20 units.
"AEP is a valuable tool that allows us to focus on these buildings and order comprehensive repairs to correct underlying problems. Nonetheless, we are always seeking real ways to improve our programs," an HPD spokesman said in a statement responding to the budget office's report.
Public Advocate Bill de Blasio, who created a public slumlord list of his own to try to embarrass building owners to get their acts together, said the enforcement can work only with "tougher penalties" -- similar to the ones that apply to parking tickets or health code violations.
"There have to be consistent penalties that cannot be bargained down in court," DeBlasio said.


text:
Whitbread on expansion drive after 28% profit rise
Published 20/10/2010
Hotel to cafe company Whitbread said it was well placed to accelerate growth plans - including new hotels and cafes creating up to 200 jobs in Northern Ireland - after posting a 28% rise in group profits.
An advertising campaign fronted by comedian Lenny Henry and a £29 a room offer helped lift like-for-like sales at the hotel chain in the first half of Whitbread's financial year by 10.1%.
The group, which also owns Costa Coffee and restaurants including Brewers Fayre, said it was now positioned to increase the rate of new hotel openings, and plans to open at least 1,700 rooms in 18 hotels across the UK before March.
It is to open its third Belfast hotel in the Titanic Quarter before the end of this year - and a further hotel is also planned for opening in 2011. It is also set to open six new Costa coffee shops.
A spokeswoman could not confirm where either the next hotel or the six cafes would be located.
But she said the openings could create up to 200 new jobs.
Whitbread posted pre-tax profits of £151m in the six months to September 2, on total revenues of £805m, a 14.5% increase on last year.
Delivering his last set of results before easyJet boss Andy Harrison steps in, chief executive Alan Parker said: "Whitbread has performed strongly in both good times and during the recession and is well placed to grow in the current environment.
"While the economic outlook remains uncertain we are confident in the outturn for the year."
Premier Inn, which generates around a third of Whitbread's profits, saw revenues increase 14% to £355.7m in the first half.
The hotel chain was boosted by corporate demand as business account revenues increased 24% to £103m, while it also saw reservations via its website increase to 58% of total bookings.
Whitbread said it also plans to expand its Costa chain, which is currently the second largest coffee shop operator in the world.
More than 130 new stores are planned in the UK and overseas in the next six months, bringing the total by the end of the financial year to 1,850 stores, with some 1,200 in the UK.


text:
Some Begins The exhibition evaluates the lives of objects, exploring what it is they radiate through their beings, their material evidence of history, and the miracle of their discovery.07/11/2014
The Merry Widow Since its premiere in Vienna in 1905, Franz Lehar's classic has been delighting audiences with its charming melodies and lavish party scenes. The libretto, by Viktor Leon and Leo Stein, follows Hanna, a rich widow, and her countrymen's attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband. WQED-FM's Anna Singer returns for a third time as Hanna Glawari in The Merry Widow.07/11/2014
Gallery Crawl The crawl showcases a wide variety of thought-provoking art exhibitions. Live bands, DJs, dance, comedy, film, and participatory activities are also part of the complimentary crawl events. To celebrate a decade of its gallery crawls, the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust invites you to Instagram your favorite Gallery Crawl memory using #CrawlPGH by July 18, 2014. Your photo may be used to promote September's Gallery Crawl.07/11/2014
Concert 1 - The Lost Traveler Kevin Noe directs a new music journey through life as represented by Iannis Xenakis: Rebonds (A); Kevin Puts: Living Frescoes; Iannis Xenakis: Rebonds (B); Martin Bresnick: The Lost Traveler; and Vinko Globokar: ?Corporel.07/11/2014
Late Night Cabaret Enjoy a glass of wine and toast the SummerFest artists as they serenade you with Broadway favorites, jazz standards, and beloved arias after each mainstage performance. Free for all audience members, cash bar available.07/11/2014
"Gladiator" Live (CANCELED) CANCELED.07/12/2014
The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County Mark Twain's famous American short story explodes with musical dramatic life in The Jumping Frog of Calaveras County. This children's opera captures the authenticity of the original tale, set during the American Gold Rush.07/12/2014
The Fantasticks The Fantasticks invites audiences to travel on a journey of love discovered, lost, and then rediscovered, with humor and pathos and memorable melodies. But this new production of the world's longest-running musical, in collaboration with Attack Theatre, integrates movement and dance into the tale in a way you've never imagined.07/12/2014
Tom Roberts "Harlem Stride" Piano Enjoy a free concert on the lawn at Mellon Park. Food is available on site from The Bagel Factory or bring your own -- you might win the weekly Best Brunch Contest.07/13/2014
Masterclass with Marianne Cornetti There's no occasion more revealing than hearing young singers coached by a great artist. In this special masterclass open to the general public, members of Summerfest's Young Artist Program receive an opportunity for personal coaching from Ms. Cornetti.07/15/2014
David Cutler w/Project Piñata "Swinging with a Blindfold" Indian rhythms, Bulgarian weddings, salsa montuno, Bach Minuets, Nuevo tango, techno grooves, Klezmer dance, jazz licks, country twang, Schumann tunes, progressive rock, Radiohead, and boogie…How might you experience this incredible feast of styles? Join pianist, composer, and "weekend traveler" David Cutler with Project Pinata for a virtuosic, genre-hopping, wild ride across the musical globe.07/17/2014
Nick Capozzoli, organ Nick Capozzoli, organist of Oberlin Conservatory.07/17/2014
Stayin' Alive: One Night of the Bee Gees With nine Grammys and more than 200 million records sold, this tribute to the music of the legendary Bee Gees by the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra features many favorite tunes, like "You Should Be Dancing," "How Deep Is Your Love" and "Stayin' Alive."07/17/2014
Side Show With music by Henry Krieger and lyrics by Bill Russell, Side Show is moving portrait of two women joined at the hip whose extraordinary bondage brings them fame but denies them love, based on the true story of conjoined twins Violet and Daisy Hilton who became stars during the Depression.07/17/2014
Special Benefit Event - Imitation of Wife ... Imitation of Wife: An Unauthorized Autobiography starring Ms. Eda Bagel is a show developed from its parody-of-a-title. After six months of gathering music, movie dialogue, and shaping and re-shaping the storyline, the concept developed into a show acclaimed across all demographics. Praised as "a splendid, campy romp," you won't want to miss Ms. Bagel's return to Pittsburgh in a benefit for PNME.07/18/2014
Concert 2 - The Cage Variations Ted Hearne's newly-commissioned The Cage Variations is a set of variations on Charles Ives' philosophical and hypnotic song "The Cage." The 12 variations are built entirely from shards of music by contemporary American composers. This colorful and prismatic program also includes each of the sampled works, in whole or in part, in its original form. Kevin Noe conducts, with Timothy Jones, baritone.07/18/2014
CATS Winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical, CATS features 20 of Andrew Lloyd Webber's timeless melodies including "Mr. Mistoffelees" and the multi-million selling hit "Memory." It's one of the longest running musicals in Broadway history.07/18/2014
Ariadne auf Naxos Elizabeth Baldwin, winner of the 2013 Mildred Miller International Voice Competition, makes her SummerFest debut in the title role of Ariadne. This opera by Richard Strauss brings together slapstick comedy and consummately beautiful music in an exploration of the competition between high and low art as the haughty title character, Ariadne, and the spitfire Zerbinetta vie for the public's attention.07/18/2014
Board of Directors
WQED Management
WQED History
Driving Directions
The Studio on Fifth
WQED MultimediaStrategic Plan 2013-2018
WQED FCC Public File
Privacy Policy
Accessibility Information
Diversity Statement
Local Content & Service Report
WQED: The Create Channel 13.2
WQED: The Showcase Channel 13.4
Pittsburgh 360°
Filmmaker's Corner
QED Cooks
Rick Sebak Documentaries
Contact Us
Facility Rentals
Email this page
Make a Donation
Special Gifts
Corporate Giving
WQED Presents Club
Other Ways to Give
Planned Giving
© 2016 WQED Multimedia | All rights reserved
Follow @WQED
Programs produced by WQED Multimedia for broadcast by others comply with the captioning quality standards embodied in Section
79.1(j)(2) of the rules of the Federal Communications Commission.
Mail filtering provided by www.mxguarddog.com


text:
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Product Pipeline Review – H2 2011
Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "ViroMed Co., Ltd. - Product Pipeline Review - H2 2011" provides data on the ViroMed Co., Ltd.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.
This report is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, ViroMed Co., Ltd.'s corporate website, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases, both from ViroMed Co., Ltd. and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.
- ViroMed Co., Ltd. - Brief ViroMed Co., Ltd. overview including business description, key information and facts, and its locations and subsidiaries.
- Review of current pipeline of ViroMed Co., Ltd. human therapeutic division.
- Overview of pipeline therapeutics across various therapy areas.
List of Tables
List of Figures
ViroMed Co., Ltd. Snapshot
ViroMed Co., Ltd. Overview
Key Information
Key Facts
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Research and Development Overview
Key Therapeutic Areas
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Pipeline Review
Pipeline Products by Stage of Development
Pipeline Products – Monotherapy
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Pipeline Products Glance
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Late Stage Pipeline
Phase III Products/Combination Treatment Modalities
ViroMed Co., Ltd. Clinical Stage Pipeline Products
Phase II Products/Combination Treatment Modalities
Phase I Products/Combination Treatment Modalities
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Early Stage Pipeline Products
Pre-Clinical Products/Combination Treatment Modalities
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Drug Profiles
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Pipeline Analysis
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Pipeline Products by Therapeutic Class
ViroMed Co., Ltd. – Pipeline Products b


text:
A charity that has built 22 secondary schools in Uganda and Zambia and educated over 8,000 youngsters...
David Carrington wins 2013 Outstanding Achievement Award
14 Jun 2013
Sorry for interrupting, but there is something we need to tell you...
We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website.
If you wish to restrict or block web browser cookies which are set on your device then you can do this through your browser settings, the Help function within your browser will tell you how.
Providing shopping deliveries for the isolated elderly, disabled and housebound
The Food Train has dramatically expanded its shopping delivery service for isolated elderly, disabled and housebound people living in Dumfries and Galloway. The charity was a poorly resourced, town-based service that has managed to develop into a region wide provider six times its original size in just four years, filling a major gap in statutory provision.
The Food Train already offered services in its local town but knew there were many elderly people in the rest of the region who desperately needed its help. Consultation with local CVSs, and the local Elderly Forum and Age Concern indicated that the service expansion would be well received. The development plan centred around gaining funding from the Scottish Executive. Although hidden costs of £92,000 emerged, extra money was raised and the service flourished.
Michelle McCrindle, chief executive, says: 'Before the development, we had one branch, one office, 50 members, on van, 12 volunteers and one shop which added up to 3,000 deliveries a year. Since raising the funds, we have opened six new offices and six branches, attracted 450 members, acquired nine vans, has 130 volunteers and 30 local shops allowing the service to make approximately 13,000 deliveries a year.'
Its annual customer survey shows that 60 per cent receive no other services and 54 per cent would not be able to get their food shopping without the Food Train's support.
McCrindle says: 'One woman lives 27 miles from the nearest shop. When her husband was taken into care, the council stopped visiting her, because he was the one registered for services. By the time we got to her, she had gone nine weeks without a delivery and was on the brink of starvation.'
The judges were impressed with the service: 'It is changing people's lives and hitting a real niche.'
Michelle McCrindle
Chief executive
182 St Michael Street
Scotland DG1 2PR
01387 270800
Reg no: SC024843
[Cancel] | Reply to:
A charity that has built 22 secondary schools in Uganda and Zambia and educated over 8,000 youngsters...
Voluntary sector consultant and adviser David Carrington has been honoured with the Outstanding Achievement...
To whet the appetite of prospective entrants, we look here at the work of the Halo Trust, Overall Winner...


text:
TORONTO (AP) -- The prime minister's chief spokesman says he doesn't expect Canada will be in a position to sign a free trade agreement with the European Union when the Canadian leader heads to Europe next week for the G8 summit of world leaders.
Andrew MacDougall said Friday that while the two sides have been negotiating for quite a while, Canada has not reached an agreement it is comfortable with.
Conservative leader Stephen Harper will be in Europe to participate in the June 17-18 summit in Northern Ireland.
Canada is under pressure to conclude a deal before the EU turns its attention to free-trade negotiations with the United States this summer.
Harper hopes to ink a deal with the EU in an attempt to diversify Canada's trade away from the U.S., its largest trading partner.


text:
My basket 0 item(s) £0.00
Important delivery notice
The products on this site are only delivered to UK addresses. If you require delivery to another country please visit one of our other sites below.
Sign up to our newsletter
Our range of salad seeds features many different types of lettuce, plus radishes, cucumbers, celery and tasty salad leaves. Quick-growing salads and radishes can be grown as 'catch crops' between rows of garlic, onions, carrots and other slower growing veg to make the most of the space in your vegetable plot.
added to your basket.
Corn Salad 'Cavallo'
Valerianella locusta, Lamb's Lettuce, MacheMore info
Lamb's Lettuce 'Favor'
Valerianella locusta, Corn Salad, MacheLamb's Lettuce 'Favor' forms rosettes of dark green, glossy, rounded leaves with a mild yet distinctively nutty flavour. Packed with nutrients, these useful salad leaves are often found in supermarket packs of mixed salad, but are equally tasty as a steamed vegetable. This delicious Corn Salad has an upright habit that reduces the risk of soil splash or disease. Surprisingly weather tolerant, Lamb's Lettuce 'Favor' is perfect for early winter salads outdoors, or grown all year round as a protected crop. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). More info
Salad Leaves 'The Good Life Mix'A tasty mix of 'winter greens' that are ideal for sowing in an unheated greenhouse. This colourful blend includes Komatsuna, Mizuna, Mustard 'Red Lion' and Pak Choi 'Red Wizard'. Salad Leaves 'The Good Life Mix' can be sown for baby salad leaves, or grown on for full sized plants when the delicious, fresh leaves and tender stems can be eaten as a steamed vegetable. This versatile mix can also be sown outdoors during summer and autumn. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). More info
Salad Leaves 'Nice 'n' Spicy' MixedThis attractive blend of salad leaves is perfect for adding a spicy tang to salads and stir fries. Salad Leaves 'Nice 'n' Spicy' makes a refreshing alternative to normal salad leaves with an appealing variety of textures and flavours. Perfect for sowing all the year round for a constant supply of freshly picked salad leaves. Height and spread: 15cm (6"). More info
Copyright © Thompson & Morgan, 2004-2016. All rights reserved.


text:
Join In Our Fun, Free Virtual Summer Camp!
Camp Birdie is in full swing. Join anytime before August 29 to enjoy games, ghost stories, contests and more!
Check out Camp Birdie now »
Redeem your FREE avatar decorations now »
Come visit me, Skippy *06-05-06*, George *10-2-01*, Baby *6-26-07* & Sassy *4-4-01*.
Come visit me, Toby.
Come visit me, Princess Knuckles at your service & Willi and Wonka, Tweety and Minnie are our chicks..
Come visit me, Echo, Tootles, Kiwi & Moose E. Moose.
Come visit me, Marie.
Come visit me, Phoenix, Tooki & Pharaoh.
Come visit me, Kunta.
Come visit me, moose & Sunny WBC &Moose CAG.
Stacey, Conshohocken, PA.
Come visit me, Pepper, Poirot, Pringle & Artistic Avian Avatars.
Come visit me, Meeko & Monty.
Come visit me, Boo, Gizzy, Fred, Cherokee & Joey.
Come visit me, Jericho, Blueberry, *In Loving Memory* Banana & King Julien.
Come visit me, Monte.
Come visit me, Rosey & Smokey.
michelle, rochester, IN.
*Content generated by our loyal visitors, which includes comments and club postings, is free of constraints from our editors' red pens, and therefore not governed by I-5 Publishing, LLC's Gold Standard Quality Content, but instead allowed to follow the free form expression necessary for quick, inspired and spontaneous communication.
The last news and tips on everything pet bird.
Wild Birds
Love backyard birds? Find out the latest on all things wild bird sent directly to you.
Sign up to get updates delivered straight to your inbox.
BirdChannel takes your privacy seriously. To learn more, please read our privacy policy.


text:
Victorious release, rapid fame and universal acceptance of Windows 7 must've set a smirk on the faces of Microsoft workers. Sometimes, surplus joy makes mistake. Simon Aldous, partner faction manager, Microsoft, in a meeting with PCR told that Windows 7 draws some appear and feel deductions from Mac OS X. Yes, Aldous did end up with his foot in mouth after the interview got published online.
Windows 7 is consistent to work on diversity of hardware configurations. On the other hand, Mac OS X Snow Leopard has been optimized to work on precise configurations. The look and sense of both new operating systems may not have close or faint likeness to an average user. However, Aldous astoundingly said, "What we've tried to do with Windows 7 - whether it's customary format or in a touch format - is create a Mac look and feel in terms of graphics."


text:
Contest. Synthetic Fertilizers. Howard's tea. Click Beetle wakes Howard. Swimming Pool D.E.. Beneficial Nematodes for fire ants. Red Oak with Dying Trunk. St. Augustine grass. Bradford Pear tree.
Shop with confidence because we only offer the best products.
The ease of shopping online any time.
The convenience of delivery to your door.


text:
Cincinnati wedding officiants, nuptials and vows are easy to find with our Cincinnati, OH wedding ministers directory. We feature wedding parties, conductors and pastors all from the Cincinnati area. Find discount abbots, hired guests and justice of the peace. Check out our minister's assistants vendors and quality bishops, wedding notaries and deals on master of ceremonies. Recreate your Cincinnati Ohio wedding with preachers, officials and signees.
© 2009 Weddings Of Today
Terms of Use | Site Index | Advertising | Resources | Local Vendors


text:
Delhi Games Gets Jolt From Usain Bolt
The Commonwealth Games in New Delhi has received a blow courtesy of the world's fastest man.
Double Olympic and world sprint champion Usain Bolt, who has been trumpeted as the star attraction of the October event, will not be on the track, the Jamaican's manager Ricky Simms told India Real Time.
"The timing of the Commonwealth Games is not in line with Bolt's schedule this year," Mr. Simms said Thursday from London. He denied the possibility of Mr. Bolt coming to India as a guest either, if he is invited by the organizers of the Commonwealth Games.


text:
The 8th International Conference on Philippine Studies (ICOPHIL) aims to provide a forum for scholars engaged in research on the general field of Philippine Studies. Reflecting on developments and discourses that shed light on Philippine realities in a global era, this International Conference hopes to reconceptualize Philippine Studies and chart new directions for the 21st century.
The Program Committee invites conference presentations
from Philippine Studies Association members, affiliated societies, and local and foreign scholars in all disciplines. The Committee encourages creativity and innovation with regard to both intellectual content and presentation. In addition to panels, formats including poster sessions, thematic workshops, roundtable discussions, and other departures from traditional formal paper presentations are encouraged. The Committee particularly welcomes interdisciplinary or border-crossing proposals that complement
or depart from conventional historical, chronological, geographic and disciplinary boundaries. Younger scholars are especially encouraged to participate.
Proposals should be submitted to the 8th ICOPHIL Secretariat at the Philippine Social Science Council via email (firstname.lastname@example.com) or fax (632-924-4178 or 632-922-9621)
by 15 November 2007. Proposals must include a 150-word abstract of the panel/paper as well as the name, affiliation
and contact details of the proponent. Complete panels by potential chairs will be given priority but individual
proposals will also be considered.
• Theories and Dimensions of Analysis in
Philippine Studies
• Changing Philippine Institutions, Ideologies, Practices, and Technologies
• Problematizing the Nation and the State
• Globalization Issues
• Histories, Cultures, Identities
• Colonial Discourse and Post-Colonial Studies
• The Philippine Diaspora
• Gender Studies
• Human and Ecosystem well-being
• Education for the 21st Century
• Population Studies
• Philippine Media
• Similar topics may be proposed.


text:
Borrow Lenses – Or Any Other Photographic Equipment Of Your Dreams
January 2, 2016 | Leave a Comment |
You can get discounts on rentals if you're a member of my workshop alumni or my enews Insights.
Check the last issue of Insights or email email@example.com.
I'm impressed! Short of winning the lottery and owning any and every piece of equipment you want, BorrowLenses is a dream come true. Reading online reviews can only go so far. There's nothing like actually using the equipment. BorrowLenses lets you use the equipment of your dreams, in great condition, with lightning fast delivery and first-rate customer service. BorrowLenses helps me make more informed equipment purchases; I buy the equipment I buy with more confidence – after I've tested it. BorrowLenses has saved me money by helping me decide not to make certain purchases.
How does BorrowLenses work?
Shop for Photography & Videography Gear
- Browse the largest online selection of photo and video gear
available for rent on BorrowLenses.com.
- Choose your rental duration, whether or not you want insurance.
Have It Shipped or Pick It Up
- Choose when you need your order and whether
you want it shipped to your home or any UPS store or picked-up locally at one of dozens of locations across the US.
Shoot to Your Heart's Content
- Your order will arrive on the day you specify.
Send It Back
- Use the prepaid shipping label and the box your order came in to ship
it back or drop it off locally.
It's fast and easy!
Rent a lot? Become a BorrowLenses member.
You can also purchase used equipment at a discount.
Find out more about how to BorrowLenses here.
Browse BorrowLenses' inventory here.
Review – Visible Dust Sensor Cleaning System
March 2, 2011 | 1 Comment |
The first step is to use an ounce of prevention. Minimize your equipment's exposure to dust during storage and use, as much as practical. (I store and transport all my gear in Ziploc plastic bags.)
The second step is to remove dust from your camera's sensor.
To protect themselves against carelessness of a minority of their clients, camera manufacturers claim to void warranties if you use third party cleaning solutions and recommend instead that you send the camera to them to be professionally cleaned. Even if you are not on a tight deadline or traveling in remote locations, this is often impractical. Initially, I was concerned about my ability to clean my camera's sensor without damaging it. Then I found that cleaning your camera's sensor is surprisingly easy and that you have to go to some length to actually damage a sensor. A little care and forethought is all that's required. (See cleaningdigitalcameras.com for more information.)
Visible Dust's (visibledust.com) Arctic Butterfly is my preferred sensor cleaning solution. Unlike many other solutions the Arctic Butterfly doesn't use fluids that may produce streaking on your sensor; instead, they use static electricity to attract the dust. Visible Dust has been making electrostatically charged brushes that won't damage your camera's sensor when you use them. The first brush solutions from Visible Dust used compressed air to create a static charge, which could be difficult to store and transport (impossible on airlines). The Artic Butterfly uses motion to create a static charge; the brush rotates at high speed. (The new units and their cases are far more durable than previous models.)
How easy is it to use? Extremely. Simply remove the top of the Arctic Butterfly and press the button to spin the brush. Turn your camera (without a lens) to sensor clean mode. Sweep the sensor a few times. Turn the camera off and put a lens back on it. Done! It takes less than a minute. It will save you hours of retouching. I recommend making this a regular practice whenever you change lenses – the time when most dust enters and moves.
Keep the brush clean; free of dust and oil (typically picked up from your hands or the chamber of your camera). If a brush becomes soiled, you can replace the ferules instead of the entire unit.
For difficult to remove dirt on sensors that can't be swept away, Visible Dust's Sensor Cleaning Swabs may be your final solution. Swabs and Sensor Clean or Vdust Plus liquid can be used to remove water and oil stains, providing even coverage without streaking and creating a light static barrier to help repel dust.
Optionally, a Sensor Loupe can be used to view the sensor under illumination at high magnification to ensure that the sensor is clean.
Whenever practical, confirm that your camera's sensor has been successfully cleaned, by making an exposure of a flat field of color (such as a sky) at a small aperture (to better resolve the dust). Thoroughly check the file in Photoshop (or the image editor of your choice) at 100% magnification.
The Visible Dust sensor cleaning system hasn't failed me yet. It goes everywhere I go. It's easy to store, transport, and use. It's saved me countless hours of time in image processing. It will save you valuable time too.
Arctic Butterfly SL700 ($70.95)
Sensor Loupe ($79.95)
Ultra MXD-100 Sensor Cleaning Swab ($37.95)
Sensor Clean ($35.90) and VDust Plus ($19.95)
Find more about visibledust here.
Read more about the tools I use here.
Learn more in my digital photography and digital printing workshops here.
D-Roller – Uncurl Your Prints
February 7, 2011 | Leave a Comment |
Quickly cure curl in prints made from roll papers with D-Roller.
This device is extraordinarily simple and effective.
You might wonder why a simple plastic tube with an attached sheet of plastic costs as much as it does – 24" $259.99, 36" $279.95, and 50" $299.99. When you see how effective, easy, and fast it is to use you'll realize it's money well spent.
Here's how easy it is.
1 Place a print on the white carrier film near the tube.
2 Roll the tube away from you, wrapping the print between the tube and the film.
3 Hold for a few seconds.
4 Unroll the tube
5 Turn the print 180 degrees and repeat.
6 Remove the flattened print.
Here are a couple of tips for using it.
The longer you hold the paper rolled up the more curl you take out; you can actually reverse the curl if you hold the paper too long.
Paper coming off the outside of the roll requires less derolling than paper coming of closer to the core.
Low humidity requires more derolling.
Non-rag papers require more derolling.
Though the very smooth plastic won't damage print surfaces, you can include a cover sheet in the derolling process for exceptionally delicate materials.
Special rollers can be custom ordered for very long prints.
Is it really that simple? Yes!
Does it really work? Yes!
Visit inkjetart.com for more information.
Read more about the tools I use here.
Learn more in my digital photography and digital printing workshops here.
InkAID – Coat Your Own Substrates
February 4, 2011 | 1 Comment |
Interested in printing on exotic substrates? Consider InkAID (inkaid.com). InkAID is a liquid coating that prepares surfaces for inkjet printing. Coating an exotic substrate's surface will do several things. It will reduce dot gain, allowing the print to hold more detail. It will increase gamut, providing greater saturation. It will increase dmax, yielding a better black.
Artists are experimenting with many types of exotic substrates from aluminum, to acrylic sheets, to wood, to uncoated fine art and handmade papers. Basically, if you can get it through the printer and you can get the ink to stick you can print on it. InkAID helps the ink stick.
InkAid is easy to use. Stir it. Brush it on. Let it dry. Print.
There are currently five InkAid products. White Matte Precoat creates a white matte coat on any surface. Clear Semi-Gloss Precoat creates a transparent semi-gloss finish on any surface. InkAID Adhesive and Clear Gloss Precoat create a transparent glossy surface with two coats. Clear Gloss Precoat II creates a transparent glossy surface with one coat. When using clear coats, you can choose to let the coloration of the base surface show through (the material itself or a surface with an image) or you can coat it first with White Matte Precoat.
ping and handling.
Surfaces are water resistant and can be reworked with subsequent printings, over painting, or distressing.
You may be able to use ICC profiles for similar inkjet surfaces (if you get lucky), but it's more likely that you will have to create new ICC profiles specifically for this surface to achieve the optimum results, especially if the final state of the coated substrate is not white.
InkAID is acid free and contains no optical brighteners. Nonstandard tests (hang samples in a window in direct sunlight next to other prints and compare) indicate longevity is roughly on par with similar inkjet prints. Longevity ratings obtained from standardized tests are not available as the variety of substrates being used today is so vast.
A liter costs $25. A gallon costs $65. A sample set (5 ounces of five products) is available for $21 plus ship
InkAID.com has a useful FAQ section answering many common questions about it's use. The book Digital Art Studio: Techniques for Combining Inkjet Printing with Traditional Art Materials by Bonnie Lhotka, Karen Schminke, and Dorothy Simpson Krause is another source of useful information.
Read more about the tools I use here.
Learn more in my digital photography and digital printing workshops here.
Print Shield – Protective Print Spray
February 3, 2011 | 2 Comments |
There's a print spray that anyone making inkjet prints needs to know about – Premier Art's Print Shield. It's a UV water resistant lacquer that comes in a variety of finishes – matte, semi-gloss, and glossy. It offers protection from light, water, moisture, airborne contaminants, and fingerprints. It doesn't produce any visible changes in the print, either in color or density or surface. It dries fast and doesn't have a strong odor. It reduces burnishing and scuffing somewhat. Most importantly, it greatly increases longevity, in some cases by as much as 200%
Each $15 400ml can covers approximately 75 8×10" prints.
Henry Wilhelm has tested prints sprayed with Print Shield. Visit wilhelm_research.com for his most current data on longevity.
I spray all of my prints with Print Shield now.
Just like spraying a pastel, apply the fixative carefully. If the substrate gets soaked the surface may darken permanently. Instead of spraying the print directly, spray the air above the print and let the mist fall onto the print surface. Let the print dry for a few minutes. Then reapply.
Read more about the tools I use here.
Learn more in my digital photography and digital printing workshops here.
The Art of Packing
January 13, 2011 | Leave a Comment |
Find my Equipment Packing List here.
Find my Clothes Packing List here.
There's an art to packing. Practice it with care. You'll get better every time you do it. Learning this art will help you make the most of any photographic expedition and enjoy it more.
Do pack the essentials. Don't pack too much. Travelling with too much is hard to handle, tiring, and can be costly. Less is more – up to a point.
It's tempting to bring too much clothing. Bring only versatile essentials. Find light, washable, quick-drying, versatile clothing you can walk or go to a casual dinner in. Find out ahead of time what kinds of laundry services will be available during your trip and plan to use them – frequently. Bring a good pair of light waterproof hiking boots. Dress shoes don't work when you're walking in the wilderness. Bring sun protection; sunscreen, hat, and sunglasses. Unless you're travelling in a desert, bring waterproof rain shells (jacket and pants). If you're likely to be in cold situations (early mornings or snow), bring light gloves, hat, long underwear, and a warm light sweater or pullover. If you're going to be in an arctic or alpine environment bring two pairs; staying dry is key. Leave the big ski parkas and pants home. Layers rule.
The right bags can make journeys easier. Wheels save you an enormous amount of wear and tear. Make sure your camera and/or computer bag fits under an airplane seat or in overhead compartments. (I use LowePro MiniTrekker and Roadrunner bags.) If you're flying on small airplanes to more remote regions, check weight limits and take them seriously. Check your clothes; carry your gear. Avoid checking your gear; it can get damaged or stolen. If you're ever forced to check your gear, carry on one camera and lens around your neck. I travel with one larger camera bag and one small backpack. I carry on the camera bag and pack the backpack in my checked baggage. Once I'm in the field, I walk with my small backpack carrying only the things I need for that location – camera, cards, extra battery, two lenses, water, power bar. (I always pack power bars, for morning when breakfast is light or late or mid afternoon when my fuel reserves can get low.) I also pack an extra duffle bag, just in case I need to check an extra bag – it comes in handy for laundry too.
Cameras and Lenses
Always carry a backup camera. If one is damaged or stolen, you'll still be able to shoot with the other. It's convenient (but not necessary) if the two cameras you carry are the same. That way you'll only need to carry one set of accessories, like batteries, chargers, cords, etc.
Your choice of lenses is important. Lenses help you make the most of many situations. I travel with lenses for three ranges – wide, medium, and long. I rarely walk with all three lenses. To decide which lenses to take, I first look at the location and decide whether I'm most likely to work wide (close environments) or long (wide open spaces), take the appropriate lens, and a medium lens for versatility. All of my lenses are zooms, providing extra versatility. (Canon 16-35mm, 28-135mm, and 100-400mm) Lens shades are important. Polarizing filters are the most useful filters.
Dust and Moisture
Protecting your equipment from moisture and dust is a significant concern. I pack all of my lenses and cameras in sealable plastic bags. (I use Ziplocs.) I store them in them, whenever I'm not using them. I never put my gear away wet. Pack a small cloth to wipe down equipment that does get damp. If you're likely to shoot in rain or snow consider using a rain cover for your camera. (I use Aquatech's.) Bring a sensor cleaning system. (I use Visible Dust products.) Dust happens. It's a lot more efficient to remove it in the field than in post-processing.
Having the right media to store your images is important. It's worth investing in a few large media cards so you don't run out of storage to shoot with in the field. (I use SanDisk 32GB CF cards). At the end of each day, I download onto one portable hard drive and backup to a second.. (I use LaCie 1TB Rugged drives.) When I fly, I pack one in my suitcase and carry one with me at all times. You might also consider carrying a large capacity thumb (32GB plus) drive with you at all times. Put your 5 star images on it. What if your hard drives were lost or stolen? You can replace equipment, but you'll never be able to replace your images.
Getting all your gear through security and customs is rarely a problem. That said, in any security situation where my equipment is being screened I take as many precautions as practical to ensure equipment doesn't fall out of a bag or bin and isn't dropped when it's handled. Clearing customs can be more problematic in some countries than others. Do a little research on the web and determine if a carnet (an official government document proving ownership) is recommended. Even if it's not, I always travel with a copy of my insurance policy that lists my equipment and the serial numbers of each piece.
Before you travel, take the time to get organized and be prepared. You'll make better photographs and enjoy traveling more too.
Find out about the tools I use here.
Learn more in my digital photography workshops.
Packing List – Equipment
January 13, 2011 | 4 Comments |
I store this packing list in my bag to make packing efficient. I modify it if a trip has special considerations. Please feel free to copy this list and modify it for your unique needs or to share this link with your friends.
Camera Bag
Store cameras and lenses in plastic bags …
1 Camera – 1DsMarkIII
1 Camera – 5DMKII
1 Camera – 1DsMarkIII – Battery Charger With Extra Battery
1 Camera – 5DMKII – Battery Charger With Extra Battery
1 Electrical Adaptor
1 Lens – 16-24mm
1 Lens – 28-135mm
1 Lens – 100-400mm
1 2X Extender
1 Camera Rain Cover
4 Memory – CF Cards
4 Memory – SD Cards
1 Sensor Cleaner Dry Brush
2 Sensor Cleaner Wet Swab
1 Lens Cloth
1 Tripod and Tripod Head (store with clothing)
1 Gorillapod
1 iPhone Tripod Adaptor
Computer Bag
Store hard drives and pens in plastic bags …
1 Computer – Mac Book Pro
1 Computer – Mac Book Pro – Power Supply With Adaptors
1 Harddrive – Bootable Copy of Portable Computer
2 Harddrives – Raw Files and Raw Files Backup
1 Card Reader and Cable
1 Microphone and adaptor
1 iPad Power Supply and Cord
1 iPad to VGA Adaptor
1 Miniport to VGA Adaptor
1 iPad and Cable
1 iPod and Cable
1 Earbuds
1 Wacom Tablet and Stylus
1 Mechanical Pencil
3 Pens Varying Thickness
1 Pack of Paper (emergency contact info, copy of insurance, copy of passport, notes, blank)
1 Screencleaner
1 Hand Sanitizer
1 Eyedrops
1 Benadryl
1 Powerbar
If International Add
1 Passport
1 Carnet (or paper of insurance policy above)
1 Global Entry
The Future of Video Projection?
August 10, 2008 | 1 Comment |
Princess Leiah, can you color manage that?
Now I know I'm a geek.
A bad Star Wars joke and color management in the same line?
But, this technology stuff is very cool.
Check this out.
Video in thin air?
The Helio display is a video projector that casts images on condensed air.
I Use – Opteka HotShoe TwoAxis DoubleBubble SpiritLevel
August 9, 2008 | 1 Comment |
Alright, now I have to admit it. I like toys. This little item is stylish, inexpensive, and useful.
Straight lines are important to me. While I practice refining my eye for seeing when things are level and parallel, in some situations it helps to have a level that will double check things for you.
Check out more of the gear I Use on this blog (search for Equipment), on this site, and in my AStore.
Check out my field workshops here.
Get a 20% discount on my Iceland (8/18-22) workshop here.
Get a 15% discount on my Fall Foliage (10/17-20) workshop here – until 8/17.
The first 5 Insights Members get $1000 off South America (2/2-14/09), thereafter $250.
Space just became available in my workshop in Namibia.
I Use – Giotto's Rocket Air Blaster
August 8, 2008 | Leave a Comment |
It's a first line of defense. Before you touch your sensor, see if you can blow the dust off. Don't blow with your mouth. Spit happens. Don't blow with canned air. Spit still happens. Try a manual blower like this one.
Check out more of the gear I Use on this blog (search for Equipment), on this site, and in my AStore.
Check out my field workshops here.
Get a 20% discount on my Iceland (8/18-22) workshop here – expires 8/10.
Get a 15% discount on my Fall Foliage (10/17-20) workshop here – until 8/17.
The first 5 Insights Members get $1000 off South America (2/2-14/09), thereafter $250.
Space just became available in my workshop in Namibia.
keep looking »
SubscribeGet the RSS Feed
- Alumni
- Alumni Portfolios
- Audio
- Awards & Grants
- Books
- Books – Blurb
- Books – eBooks
- Books – eMagazines
- Books – Free PDFs
- Books – Photography
- Books – Recommended
- Business
- Calendar
- Causes
- Color – Adjustment
- Color – Management
- Color – Physics/Biology
- Color – Psychology
- Color – Theory
- Contests
- Creativity
- Creativity – Composition
- Creativity – Exercises
- Creativity – Planning
- Creativity – Quotes
- Creativity – Storytelling
- Creativity – Video
- Creativity – Video Music
- Creativity – Video Performance
- Destination – Antarctica
- Destination – Atacama
- Destination – Greenland
- Destination – Iceland
- Destination – Italy
- Destination – Maine
- Destination – Morocco
- Destination – Namibia
- Discount Limited Time
- Discounts
- Discounts – Special Offers
- eNews – Collectors Alert
- eNews – Insights
- Environment – Causes
- Environment – Green Actions
- Environment – Organization
- Environment – Reading
- Environment – Video
- Equipment
- Event
- Event – Exhibit
- Event – Lecture
- Event – Seminar
- Event – Webinar
- Exhibit – New Work 2016
- Images – Annual Top 12
- Images – Collected
- Images – Contact Sheets
- Images – Experiments
- Images – iPhone
- Images – Photographs
- Images – Statements
- Images – Stories
- Images – Studies
- Influences
- Influences – Photographic
- Interviewed
- iPhone
- iPhone – Apps
- Magazine
- Magazine – Digital Photo Pro
- Magazine – Huffington Post
- Magazine – PHOTOGRAPH
- Meditation
- Optical Illusions
- Photographers
- Photographers – Conversations
- Photographers – On Photography
- Photographers – Photographs
- Photographers – Q&A
- Photographers – Quotes
- Photographers – Quotes / Favorites
- Photographers – Video
- Photographers – Video Conversation
- Photography
- Printing
- Printing – Masterworks Collection
- Printing – The Making Of The Print
- Prints
- R/Evolution
- Reviewing
- Social Networks
- Software
- Software – Apps
- Software – Lightroom
- Software – Photoshop
- Store – DVDs
- Store – eBooks
- Store – Prints
- Store – Screensaver
- Technique
- Technique – B&W
- Technique – Blurring
- Technique – Color
- Technique – Distortion
- Technique – Exposure
- Technique – HDR
- Technique – Sharpening
- Tools
- Uncategorized
- Video
- Video – Adobe Lightroom
- Video – Adobe Photoshop
- Video – Artists
- Video – Creativity
- Video – Inspiration
- Video – Meditation
- Video – Photography
- Video – Printing
- Video – Quick Tips
- Video – TED
- Websites
- Welcome
- Workshop
- Workshop – Giveaways
- Workshop – Seminar
- Workshop – Special Guest
- Workshop – Travel Tips
- September 2016
- August 2016
- July 2016
- June 2016
- May 2016
- April 2016
- March 2016
- February 2016
- January 2016
- December 2015
- November 2015
- October 2015
- September 2015
- August 2015
- July 2015
- June 2015
- May 2015
- April 2015
- March 2015
- February 2015
- January 2015
- December 2014
- November 2014
- October 2014
- September 2014
- August 2014
- July 2014
- June 2014
- May 2014
- April 2014
- March 2014
- February 2014
- January 2014
- December 2013
- November 2013
- October 2013
- September 2013
- August 2013
- July 2013
- June 2013
- May 2013
- April 2013
- March 2013
- February 2013
- January 2013
- December 2012
- November 2012
- October 2012
- September 2012
- August 2012
- July 2012
- June 2012
- May 2012
- April 2012
- March 2012
- February 2012
- January 2012
- December 2011
- November 2011
- October 2011
- September 2011
- August 2011
- July 2011
- June 2011
- May 2011
- April 2011
- March 2011
- February 2011
- January 2011
- December 2010
- November 2010
- October 2010
- September 2010
- August 2010
- July 2010
- June 2010
- May 2010
- April 2010
- March 2010
- February 2010
- January 2010
- December 2009
- November 2009
- October 2009
- September 2009
- August 2009
- July 2009
- June 2009
- May 2009
- April 2009
- March 2009
- February 2009
- January 2009
- December 2008
- November 2008
- October 2008
- September 2008
- August 2008
- July 2008
- June 2008
- May 2008
- April 2008
- March 2008
- February 2008
- December 2007
- September 2007
- April 2007
- March 2007
- February 2007
- December 2006
- November 2006
- October 2006
- August 2006
Topics & Friends
WP Cumulus Flash tag cloud by Roy Tanck requires Flash Player 9 or better.


text:
Sunday, April 24, 2011
Odd "Guardian" Story
This Guardian (UK) story bears a startling resemblance to Thomas Sebeok's classic "Pandora's Box," does it not? At first glance, it doesn't seem to even recognize the existence of Sebeok's much earlier work.
Must investigate.
Must investigate.
No comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
South Carolina Electric & Gas customers who have been carefully watching their electricity use may be perplexed by their power bills this year.
I sure was.
In my household, we spent a good amount of money on insulation and duct sealing early this year. Its the sort of energy-saving behavior that SCE&G encourages, and, in fact, I received rebates from the utility that paid for some of the work.
But heres the kicker: While our electricity usage this year has decreased by 17 percent compared to the same January-July period in 2011, our SCE&G bills slightly increased.
You might ask: How can that be?
For my bills to stay about the same, despite the large drop in my power consumption, SCE&G would have to be charging me at least 21 percent more for electricity, and the power company wasnt approved for a huge rate increase like that.
The culprit is an unusual electric rate adjustment program thats being tested out on SCE&G customers. For the past two years, the utility has been raising and lowering customers electric rates monthly to account for weather fluctuations and other factors, through what is called the Weather Normalization Adjustment, or WNA.
The adjustments tend to raise bills when they should be falling, and decrease bills when they should be soaring, or at least thats been the impact on my bills.
The Weather Normalization Adjustment is supposed to reduce big weather-driven changes, but other factors such as the construction of a home go into the equation.
The problem is that the way the program works, power bills are no longer directly tied to power use. While customers are expected to save money over the long run, the program can raise their bills when they least expect it.
SCE&G says the adjustments have saved customers tens of millions of dollars, and state regulators agree that customers benefit. But the adjustment was implemented as part of a rate increase plan, so any savings are savings subtracted from higher rates.
Whats troublesome for customers is the unpredictability of the adjustments. Theres no way for a customer to calculate how they will change their bill from one month to the next, because its based on complex statistics and calculations that vary by customer.
Take my bills, as an example of how the adjustment can work out.
SCE&G tells me I have saved $43 over the past two years, or 24 billing cycles, since the program began. But a close look at my bills also shows that in 2012, Ive paid the utility $84 more than I would have otherwise.
My three highest bills this year each were increased by at least $20 due to the weather adjustments, and that extra $84 Ive paid so far this year comes in addition to a 5 percent increase in the base electric rate.
The stated purpose of the adjustment program is to smooth out big changes in electric bills due to weather and unexpected usage, and it appears to have done that. When my power consumption dropped sharply in January, due to mild weather, SCE&G charged me nearly as much as they did the previous January, when I used 46 percent more power.
The weather factor lowered the higher bill and raised the lower bill, so SCE&G got paid nearly the same amount each January despite a huge change in my power use. Its clear the utility benefits from having a more predictable stream of revenue, and they say customers benefit as well.
But while SCE&G may want the predictability of being paid about the same regardless of how much power I use, this deal doesnt seem to have worked in my favor.
Consider my January-July power bills in the two years before the weather adjustment, and in the two years after it started in August 2010:
2009: $1,346 for 11,478 kilowatts.
2010: $1,450 for 11,837 kw. I used more power, and paid more, than in 2009.
2011: $1,354 for 11,161 kw. I used less power than in 2009, but paid more.
2012: $1,362 for 9,229 kw. My power use plunged, my bills went up.
And SCE&G tells me I saved money.
So, if youve been wondering what in the world is going on with your SCE&G electricity bills this year, now you know. Im not usually one to bite the hand thats offering me a discount, but next time, Id rather just have a smaller rate hike.
Reach David Slade at 937-5552 or Twitter @DSladeNews.