text:
Fashion is an everlasting topic since the day we began to pay attention to how we dressed. If you are looking for fashion, this is the right place to come. You can find the right discount womens summer dresses here from Fashionmia's latest and hottest collection of discount womens summer dresses. We provide customers fashion items like discount womens summer dresses with totally affordable price and high quality. Come discover the discount womens summer dresses you need from our suggestion and guide to save time in choosing the most suitable discount womens summer dresses. Have fun shopping online at Fashionmia.
Sexy Off Shoulder High Slit Color Block Printed Maxi Dress
Sexy One Shoulder Hollow Out Lace Plus Size Bodycon Dress
One Shoulder Gold Floral Lace Peplum Formal Evening Dress
Square Neck Exposed Navel Plain Top And Hollow Out Mermaid Skirt
Off Shoulder Ruffle Top High-Slit Suede Evening Dress
Chic Square Neck Tribal Printed Patchwork Bodycon Dress
Modern Crew Neck Drawstring Plain Polyamide Bodycon Dress
Round Neck Color Block Bodycon Dress
Elegant Square Neck Flounce Plain Bodycon Dress
Morden Spaghetti Strap Flounce Plain Blend Cocktail Dress
Chic Turtleneck Striped Knit Bodycon Dress
Elegant Square Neck Floral Bodycon Dress
Chic Round Neck Vertical Striped Cotton Bodycon Dress
Eyelash Lace Embellished Formal Evening Dress
Sexy Deep V-Neck High Slit Back Hole Plaid Evening Dress
Sexy Spaghetti Strap Hollow Out Plain Cocktail Dress
Asymmetric Neck Lace Pleated Bodice Blend Bodycon Dress
Graceful Deep V-Neck Patchwork Plain Bodycon Dress
Courtly Off Shoulder Decorative Lace Color Block Prom Dresse
V Neck Lace Bodice Contrast Maxi Evening Dress
Apricot Lace Insert Evening Dress
Exquisite Round Neck Zips Bodycon Dress
Charming Sweet Heart Plain Pleated Bodice Bodycon Dress
Sexy Sparkling Sequin Tank Party Dress
Sweet Heart Belt Color Block Plus Size Flared Dress
Band Collar Belt Hollow Out Plain Lace Skater Dress
Round Neck Zips Belt Plaid Bodycon Dress
Lapel Contrast Trim Zips Vertical Striped Bodycon Dress
Round Neck Patchwork Elastic Bodycon Dress
Round Neck Floral Polka Dot Printed Vintage Skater Dress
Round Neck Floral Printed Skater Dress
V-Neck Slit Plain Bodycon Dress
Polo Collar Contrast Trim Belt Skater Dress
Chic Sleeveless Midi Length Dress
Round Neck Floral Printed Skater Dress
Round Neck Decorative Button Plain Skater Dress
Tie Collar Bowknot Geometric Printed Vintage Skater Dress
V-Neck Bowknot Plain Skater Dress
Scoop Neck High Slit Lace Patchwork Cutout Evening Dress


text:
Three planets orbiting a nearby, young, massive star were hidden even from the prying eyes of the Hubble Space Telescope when observations were made in 1998.
More than 10 years later, astronomers from two different teams sifting through Hubble's rich data archive found the observations and used a new technique to unearth the three planets orbiting the star, named HR 8799. The Hubble snapshots helped the astronomers confirm the existence of the planets, which initially had been uncloaked by ground-based telescopes.
The research underscores the importance of a bountiful archive. Hubble's vast collection of more than 20 years of observations resides in the Barbara A. Mikulski Archive for Space Telescopes (MAST), at the Space Telescope Science Institute in Baltimore, Md. The archive also holds data from 15 other NASA telescopes, including current missions such as the Kepler Observatory, a space-based observatory hunting for planets around other stars. In addition, information collected from testing the James Webb Space Telescope, an infrared telescope scheduled to launch later this decade, is housed in the archive. Data from retired missions such as the International Ultraviolet Explorer, an ultraviolet-light satellite that ended its 18-year run in 1996, reside in MAST, too.
The archive is NASA's repository for all of its optical and ultraviolet-light observations, some of which date to the early 1970s. The archive contains about 200 terabytes of data, which is nearly equal to the entire content in the U.S. Library of Congress.
One statistic that proves the archive's popularity and influence is the number of science papers published in the past couple of years that includes MAST data. About 70 science papers in 2010 cited observations taken by the long-retired International Ultraviolet Explorer. And more than half of the nearly 800 published papers in 2011 containing Hubble data used archival observations, a number that has increased steadily almost every year since 2003.
One reason for the surge in the use of Hubble archival data, explains Rick White, MAST's chief archive scientist, is the telescope's longevity. Hubble has amassed almost 22 years of data, and astronomers are finding new uses for the data to explore scientific projects that were not even imagined when the observations were originally carried out.
"Archival science, especially for Hubble data, does not just involve astronomers coming in and cleaning up little dusty corners on the image and doing little bits of science that the astronomer who originally made the image didn't think to do," White explained. "People are doing new science, and it's just as important and just as high-impact as the original work. If you look at all the science that gets generated at the Space Telescope Science Institute, the majority of it is from the archive. And that's only going to increase over the years. It's very clear that by the time the Hubble mission is over, the archive will continue to live on. In fact, the archive is a really cost-efficient way to increase the science."
Started in 1990 as a database for Hubble observations, MAST's main goal is to preserve and protect the information in its vast library and make it easily accessible to users.
MAST staff has constantly been retooling the archive website by adding new technology upgrades so that users, mostly astronomers, can browse and retrieve data more easily. After adding a new operating system in June 2011, the average retrieval time for data decreased from nearly an hour to less than 5 minutes.
Originally, the archive was too large to store on magnetic disks, so the data resided on "jukeboxes," units similar to CD players. Advances in computing technology made it possible to store the entire archive on disks for instant access. Copies of the data are also written to removable optical disks that are stored in an off-site location, in case of catastrophic data loss.
"One of our focuses is developing tools to make it easier for people to browse the data," White said. "Astronomers can't use the archive interfaces to do their science analysis. But they can do a lot of analysis by just previewing the data and looking at it closely to see whether it's going to be suitable for their science."
For Hubble data, the institute has developed the Hubble Legacy Archive (HLA), a separate website linked from the MAST archive that offers enhanced Hubble products and advanced browsing capabilities, such as an interactive display.
Astronomers can enter a list of objects they're interested in and immediately will see small preview images showing the positions of those objects contained in Hubble images, if they were observed by the telescope. They then can display an image in their browser and zoom in and out of the picture. They also can change the contrast level and see the full Hubble field.
"By offering these features, astronomers can analyze an image to see if it fits their research," White explained. "Our goal is to allow people to do as much as possible to determine if the image suits their needs before they get the data, rather than deciding after they download a 500-megabyte image that it's not what they want."
Ironically, because of the HLA's interactive features, astronomers are not downloading data from that archive as often as expected. "They only get the data they absolutely need," said Karen Levay, chief of the Archive Sciences Branch. "Originally, they had to download all the data to look at it. Or, if an astronomer is looking at a really big image and is only interested in a small section, he can just download that section instead of the whole thing. People can be much more efficient about how they select their data."
Now, the archive team is working to add some of the HLA's popular interactive features to the MAST website. That work also will include a new portal integrating data from all of the MAST missions, making them more uniform so that it's easier for users to search for them.
Another new feature the MAST team is working on is tagging press releases and images with their exact positions in the sky and linking them to the original data in the archive. Data in the archive also will offer a link to the press releases and images.
"A link from the press release to the data in the archive gives the public, who are likely to start with press-release-type material, a way to actually get an entry into the archive," White said. "The trick is figuring out how to give the public the right hook to the archive and how to make it understandable and easy to use. So, we're developing some tutorials to help the public navigate MAST."
Today's MAST archive is vastly different from the early days.
"When the Hubble archive was founded in 1990, there was no World Wide Web," White explained. "You think about the things that have changed. If you look at the cost of disk storage, it's dropped a factor of 10,000 since Hubble was launched. Right now, you can buy a terabyte disk for about $80. And in 1990, a terabyte disk, which is not enough to hold a year's worth of Hubble data, would have cost 10,000 times as much, or about $800,000. The technology of the archive has changed tremendously over the life of Hubble."
In the early 1990s, astronomers looking for archival data were mailed a print of the image and a tape of the data. Usually, it would take a week or two to receive the data.
"Things are so easy now," White said. "Astronomers click on a link to request data, and the data gets downloaded to your computer."
Astronomers are reaping the benefits of the MAST team's dedication to constantly improving the archive. Institute astronomer Remi Soummer led one of the teams that used Hubble archival data to confirm the existence of planets around the nearby star HR 8799. His team studied images from Hubble's Near Infrared Camera and Multi-object Spectrometer to confirm two of the planets.
The added time span from the Hubble archival data helped enormously. "This research was not possible without archival data," Soummer said. "The idea was to look at the decade-old images of the HR 8799 system, and measure the motion of these planets. This would not be possible without waiting another 10 years. So, basically, we got 10 years of science immediately by going back in time with the archive."
Now, Soummer is sifting through the Hubble archive in search of more hidden planets circling about 500 stars.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
5 February 2013 17:19:57
Blog piece: Ads, Supporters, Endorsements and Bandwidth Throttlingposted by Dark0ne Site NewsI want to use this article to talk about the ads on the Nexus network, the introduction of a new ad format and the choices we're going to offer you in regards to these ads. We're making Supporter membership an ad-free experience for the one-off cost of £1 and I'll also be delving into how we're planning to incentivise the endorsement system a little to try and increase the download-to-endorsement ratio for mod authors. First let me explain our bandwidth throttling system, which is going to be used to incentivise aspects of the site explained later on in the article.
Last October when we upgraded the download system we improved our bandwidth throttling capabilities and upped the bandwidth limit on the site for normal members from 500kb/sec to 1MB/sec. The increase is obviously good, because you should be getting faster downloads, though it's confused some people as the bandwidth limit is across all your files you're downloading. So if you're downloading 1 file, the maximum speed you can get is 1MB/sec. If you're download 4 files the maximum speed you can get across all your files is 1MB/sec, or 250kb/sec per file if it averages out. So the more files you concurrently download, the slower speeds you'll get across all of them. I wanted this more manageable bandwidth throttling in place so that we could provide incentives for members of this community who help the site, or who are particularly productive and active.
Something I touched on in my last blog post was the financial side of the Nexus; what I do in regards to money, why I do it and how the sites cope. We're planning on completely overhauling the server infrastructure of the network this year to massively improve reliability and sustainability into the foreseeable future. The obvious obstacle in such an endeavour is the huge cost, and it's my job to find ways to not only afford our current overheads but also to save up for this new infrastructure on top of all the current overheads.
As a network we have huge overheads to pay for; 18 super powerful servers, an average bandwidth consumption of 2.8Gbit/second (which is over 800TB of bandwidth a month), 4 dedicated, full-time programmers for the sites and NMM, software expenses, accounting and so on and so forth. As you can imagine, the costs are extremely high, but we do get by.
We get by for two reasons; ads, and Premium Members. They're both ridiculously important to the survival of these sites, and if either source were to dry up then the Nexus would no longer exist. That's not scaremongering, that's just a fact. We can't run these sites completely ad free like, for instance, Steam Workshop can because, unlike Valve, we can't subsidise our mod distribution service with the ridiculous profits we're taking from sales of games on Steam. Mods are our primary dedication, not a secondary service we provide as a means to bolster our primary sales business.
There's two inherent problems with ads. The first is my lack of focus on direct ad sales, that I touched on in my last blog post, which means that we scrape the barrel in terms of ad revenue. Because we're not directly selling our inventory to premium advertisers we're not making mega-bucks off of them like the big gaming powerhouses with their huge ad sales teams. The second is the prevalence of ad blockers on the internet. Software and plugins like AdBlock and NoScript are extremely simple to install programs that eradicate almost all the adverts on the internet. And that's great for you, because no one likes seeing ads. But it's not great for webmasters out there who rely on advertising to afford the upkeep on the sites.
There's various different reasons why people use adblockers. We all hate ads, and if you have a choice then you'd obviously choose to not see ads over seeing ads. Some people worry about security, some people just don't care about the sites they're visiting and just want an ad free experience, and others seem to understand that websites need to make money to afford the upkeep but think that their adblocking doesn't affect revenue as they never look at/click on the ads when browsing anyway. And that's where you'd be wrong. To clarify the point, I'll quickly explain the three main advertising revenue models; CPA, CPC and CPM:
- The Cost Per Action model pays out money for a specific action a user might perform after clicking an ad. Say it's an ad to sign up for a second hand car newsletter. If you click the ad and add your email address to the newsletter, there'll be a payout for the displayer of the ad.
- The Cost Per Click model pays out money when a user actually clicks on an advert on a site. Pretty self explanatory.
- The Cost Per Mille models pays out money per one thousand (mille) impressions shown. You don't need to interact with the advert to be paid, you don't even need to click on it. If that ad gets shown to the user, you'll get paid. And that's what we use.
So as we use the CPM model of advertising, you can see that even if you never look at an ad and certainly never click on one, just by that ad being shown you're helping to support the site through ads. The same cannot be said if you use an adblocker because the ad never gets shown.
In this day and age I have a lot of respect for those people who could install an adblocker but don't, or for those people who have an adblocker installed but choose to disable it on the sites they like and want to support. Even if you can't afford a Premium Membership, If you do this, you're supporting the Nexus financially and helping to pay for the upkeep of the sites. Without you, we couldn't afford to keep these sites running. And I respect that.
It's at this point you hit this sort of moral dilemma. You're a webmaster running a site that absolutely depends on the advertising revenue from the sites in order to keep them up and going. There are people out there either not using adblockers or who are using adblockers but have them disabled when browsing the site. These people get a lesser browsing experience with ads, but they're helping to support the upkeep of these sites. And then there are people out there who are blocking the ads on this site, and getting a better browsing experience for it, and who contribute nothing to the upkeep of these sites. Is it fair? If you're an advocate of adblockers you'd probably say yes, it's fair. As a webmaster who relies on advertising revenue, I'd say no. It's not fair.
The inherent problem is thus; if everyone visiting these sites blocked the ads then this site would no longer exist. Once again, that's not scare or guilt mongering, that's a fact. I don't think it's fair that people who choose to see the ads should get a worse experience browsing these sites than those people who choose not to see the ads but who don't help to support the sites.
So what am I going to do? Two things.
First of all we have two different types of financial incentives on this site, that can be purchased through your account on the forums. Supporters and Premium Membership. Premium Membership provides all sorts of bells and whistles to your Nexus experience like uncapped downloads, multi-threaded downloads, Premium only file servers, full download history and so on. It ranges in cost from £2.49 a month (around $4) to £39.99 for a lifetime membership (around $64). If you buy a timed Premium Membership, let it expire and then don't renew the payment we move you automatically into the Supporter membergroup. You have supported these sites financially, and you deserve to be recognised even after your payment has expired.
A Supporter membership on the network costs £1 (around $1.60). It's a one-off payment that makes your account a Supporter account for life and it works on all Nexus sites, current and future. You get a couple of very minor bonuses like access to the Supporter-only Image Share section and an increase in your Private Message capacity from 100 to 500. We're now going to make it so that Supporter memberships also provide an ad-free experience on the sites.
Why make Supporter membership ad-free? It's very simple really; if everyone who used this site for more than a couple of downloads donated a one-off £1 payment to the upkeep of these sites then not only could we get rid of all the advertisements completely, but we would have around 15 programmers, a server network that would only go down if Skynet attacked, no download speed limits and an all round better experience. So it makes sense that, for the princely sum of £1, you have more than paid your dues to the Nexus and you should be rewarded with a completely ad free experience.
When I look at the reasons people give for why they use adblockers I often see "ad free membership is too expensive". I don't think that argument could be used here now.
That's the first thing we're going to do, and we'll implement that within the next month. The second thing we're going to do is drop the download speed limit on the Nexus to 750kb/sec, a 25% drop on the current 1MB/sec download speeds. What we're then going to do is run some code that will tell us if you're seeing our ads or not. If you're seeing our ads, we're going to provide you with a bonus download speed of 250kb/sec, to take you back up to the original 1MB/sec. You're helping to financially support these sites, and I honestly believe you deserve a service above those people who do not.
I want to be careful here and ensure that we don't cripple the crap out of the service we provide to people using adblockers. If you want to use an adblocker and block the ads on this site then that's completely your prerogative, and I don't want to do something silly like say "you can't download unless you turn it off". That's dumb and it causes unnecessary friction between you and the site, and that is not my intention. My intention is to recognise those people who do not block the ads on this site and incentivise the support they're showing by having the ads turned on. You use an adblocker out of choice, and now you can decide whether not seeing ads on this site is worth a slower download speed or not. I'm sure most of you will still prefer to not see ads for whatever reasons you might have to use the adblocker in the first place. That's absolutely fine, that's completely your choice, and for you, your use of these sites will basically be exactly the same apart from some slightly slower download speeds.
Once again, that's something we'll implement in to the sites over the coming month.
Before I move on from talking about adblockers, I just want to add a quick note. Some people even go the extra mile and ask me if clicking the ads every once in awhile would help us more. While I thank you very much for even considering the idea my answer is always the same; please only click on an ad if you're actually interested in what the ad is about. It serves no purpose for you or us if you just click an ad for the sake of clicking it. It artificially inflates our numbers and doesn't help the advertisers who want to see a return on their investment. So once again, thanks a lot for even thinking about it, but honestly, don't bother unless you actually like what you see.
Lastly, on the ad front itself, I want to announce my intention of adding a new ad format to the sites on top of the current ad formats. Site skin ads. You've probably seen them around on other sites if you run at resolutions above 1152 pixel widths; they're ads that make use of the blank spaces either side of the central content area. It is my intention to start selling this space to gaming-related only advertisers in the not too distant future. Now, before you grab your torch and pitchfork I'm going to put your fears to rest. I know site skins can be really annoying. I know, because they annoy me when I visit other sites. So this is going to be optional, and you're going to be able to turn them off in your preferences. And why would you not want to turn them off? Well, aside from the fact they're going to help to pay for all the new servers we're buying, we're going to incentivise it with the bandwidth throttling again. If you choose to leave the site skins on, we'll give you a further 250kb/sec bump on your bandwidth, for a total of 1.25MB/sec speeds. Ooooo, aaaaaah. And we won't penalise you if you turn them off. So if you use an adblocker and block all the ads, you'll get download speeds of 750kb/sec irrespective of any settings. If you have ads on but block the site skins in your preferences you'll get 1MB/sec. If you have everything on you'll get 1.25MB/sec. It's not exactly much, I know, but the thought of providing (even slightly) better service to those people who grin and bare the pain of ads at least makes me feel better, while helping to support the upkeep of the sites.
Right, I'm done talking about ads now. I'm already 2,200 words in and I've still got to talk about how we're going to incentivise the endorsement system.
So the endorsement system. The endorsement system is there to provide mod authors with a feel good factor; a feeling that what they've uploaded to the sites is actually being used, and liked, by others. It tells them that they've done well. So what's the problem? The problem is the very low download to endorsement ratios currently on the site.
If we take the most endorsed file on Skyrim Nexus as a case study, SkyUI, we see it has 32,501 endorsements and 1.01 million unique downloads. So of the 1.01 million individual people who have downloaded the mod, only 32,500 have endorsed it. As a percentage that means only 3.2% of people who downloaded SkyUI actually bothered to endorse it. Now you could try to argue that perhaps only 3.2% of people actually still use SkyUI, or actually like it, but I think you'd be very, very wrong. Using SkyUI as an example is slightly biased as they're at the high end of the percentage scale, most other files have much lower download to endorsement ratios, and these sorts of percentages can dishearten some mod authors.
So what can we do to try and get more people using the endorsement system? Let me think, let me think...oh yes, our bandwidth throttling system! Here's the plan:
We're going to provide increased download speeds to those users of the site who make use of the endorsement system extensively. If you have endorsed 75% or more of the mods you've downloaded over the past 30 days then we'll give you a speed increase. Say, an extra 250kb/sec. But wait, there's an obvious problem with this, isn't there? If you say to people "endorse all your mods and you can download faster" what are they going to do? They're going to endorse all the mods irrespective of whether they think the mod was worth endorsing or not. I can see lots of mod authors liking THAT idea, but I don't. I want the endorsement system to at least have some sort of meaning to it, rather than as a means to an end for faster download speeds. Case-in-point, Valve added a badge to Steam that you could get only if you rated mods on the Steam Workshop. And you needed this badge in order to become a "Pillar of the Community", whatever that is. Turns out people care about this stuff, so what happened? People (some of whom didn't even use the Workshop) had to go to the Workshop and find a mod to rate before they could get the badge. So they went to the front page, rated any mod they could find and left. What's the freaking point in that? The result was a load of mods that were already on the front page for being popular now being even more popular because people were rating the mods without even playing them. Facepalm moment.
So what are we going to do about it?
We're going to change the endorsement system. You will now either be able to endorse a mod, or abstain from endorsing it. What's abstaining from endorsing? Basically it's a conscious choice you've made that means "I don't think this mod deserves an endorsement, but I've still used the endorsement system". It is NOT the same as a thumbs down, or a down vote, or anything of the sort. The total number of people who have abstained from endorsing a mod will not be displayed anywhere on the sites, and it's only for our records. Why? Because if you download 100 mods over the course of 30 days and you only think 50 deserve an endorsement by your own standards, then it's unfair that you shouldn't get a speed boost just because you haven't hit a 75% endorsement rate. So if you endorse 50 mods and abstain from endorsing 25-50 mods, you'll get the speed boost. Make sense? I hope so, I've just written 2,700 words non-stop and even I'm struggling to understand what I'm writing.
So now we've got all sorts of different download speeds you can achieve based on the choices you make on this site. And I like offering choice. So lets run-through the scenarios and the download speed limits that will be provided based on your choices:
- You block all ads, you don't use the endorsement system, 750kb/sec
- You block all ads, you use the endorsement system, 1MB/sec
- You do not block ads, you turn off the site skin ads, you don't use the endorsement system, 1MB/sec
- You do not block ads, you turn off the site skin ads, you use the endorsement system, 1.25MB/sec
- You do not block ads, you turn on site skin ads, you don't use the endorsement system, 1.25MB/sec
- You do not block ads, you turn on site skin ads, you use the endorsement system, 1.5MB/sec
We'll try and add some bars/meters/notifications to the UI of the site in your member area and when you're downloading that tells you what limit you're currently hitting and for what reasons. It should also help to inform the myriad of people who don't read these news articles what's happening, and what they can do to increase their download speeds.
I know that all this talk of incentivisation through bandwidth throttling has a few gaping holes in the plan. What if you're on dial-up, or 1MB/sec download speeds are a dream to you? All this talk is pretty pointless huh? Yeah, it is. Sorry about that. What if you don't care about download speeds? Well, yeah, pretty pointless too. But I wanted to look for ways that we could incentivise aspects of this site for you, and I'll continue to look for ways to incentivise things in the future. This is the first step, I'm sure, of many.
Talking about money, ads, adblockers, penalties and incentivisation can often leave a bitter taste in your mouth, but it's one of these articles that I think can be quite informative. It's often very hard to look at arguments from angles other than your own, and I hope that you can see my side of the argument, even if you completely disagree with it.


text:
All of the words
Any of the words
The exact words(phrase)
The six men in the two flying boats reached 87°43' N before landing in leads in the drift ice.
"Victory awaits him, who has everything in order - luck we call it. Defeat is definitely due for him, who has neglected to take the necessary precautions - bad luck we call it"
Roald Amundsen


text:
This item is shipped directly from the supplier and may take additional days for processing. Expedited shipping options are not available.
Available Online Only!
Dri-Tec sheets: explore the next dimension of rest and recovery. Dri-Tec performance fabric wicks away moisture and dissipates body heat so you sleep comfortably and wake up refreshed.
Air-X technology ventilation panels allow air to flow freely and helps your body regulate its temperature, creating an optimal sleep environment. It curves along the contours of your body-- lightweight, smooth drape, no cling, no pull.
The core compression band max-grip elastic simply secures your fitted sheet in-place, flexes, and returns to your power base. Full range of motion provides fliud response to your natural movement.
Experience the complete supportive comfort of your bed with Bedgear performance bedding.
Sign up for details
Receive all the latest offers and news fromP.C. Richard & Son!
We Accept:
Receive all the latest offers and news from P.C. Richard & Son!


text:
Callicoon Flea Market closing its doors
July 10, 2013 —
The Callicoon Flea Market was jumping on the Fourth of July weekend, full of weekenders and visitors browsing through Life magazines, antique furniture, musical instruments and all kinds of merchandise.
This will be the last season for the store. The owners, Carol and Frank Kay, decided to close the business after 34 years. Carol said, "We just decided it was time to spend more time with family and grand-kids and enjoy life a little bit. We're hoping that someone will come in here and have the same concept or maybe a different concept and create something that the people in town will enjoy."
The couple said the store has evolved over the years, and changes were made by listening to what the customers want. Carol said, "If someone wants clam-shucking knives, the next year I will have them."
Frank said, "We have everything from 50-year-old bell-bottom jeans, to toys and blow-up boats (which are now sold out.) Everything in the store is now on sale, and furniture is 50% off."
The couple owns two storefronts which they hope to lease to new businesses on Lower Main Street.


text:
Eighteen years ago, Susan Proctor and two friends had an idea. One friend was good hearted and sensitive toward people that needed a helping hand. The other was an inmate convicted of murder, and she was kind hearted too. They hung out together on visiting days. The two friends who always walked out of the jail at the end of the day wanted to do something at Christmas for the other friend who didn't, but they were told that the prisoners couldn't receive gifts. In addition it was difficult for the inmates to have enough money, in a closed system, to afford personal items that they might need.
Mike Spanos, the Sheriff, was approached with the idea of Christmas gifts for all the female prisoners, because they couldn't just do it for their friend only. The gift bags would have to be limited to personal items like shampoo, toothpaste, and soap, and they would need to be inspected. The process would need to be somewhat hassle free and not disrupt things at the jail. Fortunately, some of the jail staff volunteered to participate and inspect the gift boxes( which is what they were at the time) and place them in front of each jail cell on Christmas morning.
Over the next few years things were ironed out beyond a few hic-ups and bumps in the road. Gift boxes, turned into gift bags, which were later decorated each year by our own elementary school kids. The approved list of items for prisoners was refined to what we have today, and the men prisoners were also included in the gift giving process so as not to be left out. The community became involved by contributing items on the gift list which were purchased by them at Day's Supermarket and King's Variety store and then placing them in the donation barrels. Other friends pitched in by collecting and storing all the stuff, by making fudge, by contributing beautiful photo cards and envelopes, and by coming together a couple of nights before Christmas to assemble all the gift bags to be given to the inmates.
Each year after Christmas we receive back from the prisoner's thank you cards in the mail with some thoughtful expressions of what it's like for them to be remembered by a small community of strangers at a time when they otherwise would have felt forgotten.
We are sad to announce that Susan Proctor died a few months ago from pancreatic cancer. She would have liked to have seen this idea make its way to "twenty years". However, she would not have liked this article even mentioning her name or any association with this effort. She preferred to fly under the radar.
Never the less, at the risk of her disapproval we are going to kick off this 18th year of the Prison Christmas Project as a legacy memorial to her unselfish efforts on behalf of people she never knew, but loved anyway. Beyond that, we are confident that she will yet see from her lofty position, the achieving benchmark of that forthcoming 20 years in service, and maybe even more, beyond.
For those of us who need Angels close by our sides to encourage us, and to inspire us, and to protect us, it will be comforting to realize that Susan is there. When Mother Teresa was asked how she could have accomplished so much in her lifetime for all those tens of thousands of people that she helped, she said,
"I only helped one person thousands of times."
Please come and help us again this year and make it a year to remember. Our donation barrels are in place at Day's Market and King's Variety Store. Tear off a gift list, buy something from the list in whatever amount you desire, tie it up in a bag and drop it in the barrel. And remember, a few days before Christmas we will get together at the Search and Rescue building to put the gift bags together for the prisoners. Date and time will be announced later. No metal or glass, no aerosol containers. Cash donations will be gladly accepted and can be made at Zion's Bank to the "Prison Christmas Project" account. All proceeds go directly to the project and are used only to fill shortages.
P.S. Sue's friend in jail was released and set free after a retrial of her case found that she had been incarcerated for 17 years on "insufficient evidence.


text:
Sanford Jackson
Sanford Jackson Clinic
ADDRESS: Sanford Jackson Clinic - 1430 North Highway - Jackson, MN 56143
HOURS: 8:00 am - 5 pm.(Monday - Friday)
PHONE: To make an appointment, call 507-847-2200.
Ronald Kline, DO - Family Medicine
Timothy Bachenberg, MD - Family Medicine
Habiba Ikoghode, MD - Family Medicine
Martha Jackson, PA-C - Family Medicine
Sanford Jackson Medical Center
Our 20-bed hospital offers professional medical staff trained in the latest protocols for medical and surgical care, as well as a highly trained emergency staff available 24 hours per day.
Jackson and Lakefield ambulance professionals serve the area and our on-site heliport offers airlift service for transporting critically ill patients when needed. As a member of Sanford Health, our patients are assured that when it is necessary they will be transferred to our tertiary care facility, Sanford USD Medical Center.
A variety of surgical procedures are performed daily in the surgical suite at Sanford Jackson Medical Center. Our medical staff performs major and minor surgery, including orthopedic surgery.
Laboratory and X-ray services are available 24 hours a day, with staff serving both the hospital and the attached medical clinic.


text:
view full screen
Brilliant Stripe Tie Swim Bottom
Style: 570067096
Out of Stock
Bikini bottom in stripes brightened with spring's Very Berry and Begonia ties at the hip. Matches the Brilliant Stripe Halter Top. 84% Nylon, 16% Spandex. Hand wash, cold; line dry. Imported.
- Ties at the hips.
- Lined.
- Elasticized top edge.
*Top and bottom sold separately.
Read more… Read less…


text:
What Becomes of the Dreams of Children?
"It is a mystery, this business of life. I can't think of any [other] cinematic undertaking that allows us to realize that more deeply." − Roger Ebert
In 1964, director Michael Apted (Coal Miner's Daughter, Gorky Park, Gorillas in the Mist) was a young researcher on the experimental documentary series "World in Action" for a program called "Seven Up!," produced for England's Granada Television. Taking its cue from the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," the film focused on seven-year-olds from diverse socio-economic backgrounds. By asking 14 children about their lives and their hopes and fears for the future, the filmmakers aimed to explore contemporary English attitudes, especially regarding the class system, as expressed by children. And by following the youngsters as they progressed through life, the "Up" series looked to test the strength of that system and the truth of the Jesuit saying. Was the adult already visible in the seven-year-old?
After "Seven Up!," Apted took the series' directorial helm, and over the half-century since, he has returned every seven years to ask the same subjects to talk about how they see their lives. The result has been a unique, inspired and always-surprising chronicle of lives-in-the-making. In "56 Up," Apted finds the "kids" have mostly weathered the marital, parental and career tumults of middle age with remarkable aplomb, even as they begin facing the challenges of aging, illness and economic crises.
Meet the people in "56 Up":
Ebullient, charming, cockney-accented East Ender Tony wanted to be a jockey when we met him in "Seven Up!" The series followed him as he saw his dream come true and then gave it up to be a cabbie. He's been successful enough to own a home in England, which he shares with his wife, Debbie, and their children and grandchildren. He also owns a vacation home in Spain. In "56 Up," Tony shows the lot he was planning to develop before the economy turned sour. He seems happy, yet he harbors guilt about infidelities and frustration with the immigrants who have changed his beloved East End. He talks about 32 years of marriage. "High and low, Debbie has stood by me," he says tearfully. "At the end of it, I still love her so." As he visits the London 2012 Olympic Stadium, formerly the site of a dog track in his East End neighborhood, he brims with pride. The "Up" series has brought him such recognition that when astronaut Buzz Aldrin was his passenger, a taxi driver pulled up and requested an autograph. As Tony asked Aldrin to oblige, the other cabbie said, "No … I want your autograph." Says Tony, "To this day I thought to myself, 'I'm more famous than Buzz Aldrin? He's the second man to land on the moon!'"
"I want to be an astronaut, or if I can't be an astronaut, I think I'll be a coach driver," said seven-year-old Liverpudlian Neil. He went from happy child to homeless young adult to a man working doggedly at political and writing careers that can't sustain him financially. He says he's appearing in "56 Up" in part because he "wants to set the record straight in a number of ways. For so many millions of people I'm here wearing my heart on my sleeve and they think they know absolutely everything about me." Despite doubts about God and religion expressed in previous "Up" films, Neil is seen in "56 Up" working as a lay minister at a local church.
Peter and Neil were friends growing up in Liverpool. Peter stopped participating after "28 Up" because the media and viewers saw him as "angry young Red in Thatcher's England," but he has returned for "56 Up" with the frank intention of promoting his folk band the Good Intentions. "I was an easy target," he says of his experience 28 years ago. "I was absolutely taken aback, genuinely shocked by … the level of malice and ill will directed at me. Until you've experienced it yourself, you can't begin to appreciate how it feels." With two children and a wife, Gabbie, who shares his passion for music and plays accordion in the band, "I feel a lot happier with myself, happier in my own skin." He left the teaching profession shortly after "28 Up," studied law and joined the civil service. "I don't think really life is there to be regretted," he says. "Life is there to be lived."
Nick, who went from farm boy to Oxford University student to nuclear-fusion researcher to teacher of electrical engineering, and Suzy, who was one of the more privileged children and who became a homemaker, interview each other and debate the effects of the film. Says Suzy, "The problem I have is that you don't get a very rounded picture, you get the odd comment." She vowed at age 49 that she would bow out of the series, yet, she laughs, "I suppose I have this ridiculous sense of loyalty to it." Adds Nick: "They film me doing all this daft stuff and it's seven days out of every seven years … it's all this excitement … and then they present this tiny little snippet and it's like, 'Is that all there is to me?'" Yet Nick, who lives in the United States with his second wife, Cryss, also presents the most spirited defense of the series, saying, "The idea of looking at a bunch of people over time and how they evolve was a really nifty idea. It isn't a picture really of the essence of Nick or Suzy; it's a picture of everyman."
Sue, who spent her middle years as a working single mom, is in a long-term relationship, has happy children and has advanced to the top of the administrative department of the School of Law at Queen Mary, University of London, even though she never went to college. Paul, who lived in a children's home as a seven-year-old, emigrated to Australia in his early teens and is happily married with five grandchildren; he's proud that his daughter, Katy, is the first member of his family to go to university.
Symon lived in the same children's home as Paul. The only child of a single mother who died at age 35, he is biracial. He's survived a divorce and has a difficult relationship with his five children from the union. "56 Up" finds him working in a warehouse and living happily with his second wife, Vienetta, and his 18-year-old son. Symon and Vienetta have an incredibly busy life, which includes fostering children and teens, who express their profound gratitude in "56 Up." If Symon has one regret, it's that he didn't push himself academically, but his wife's drive makes up for his laid-back personality.
The "Up" series has followed Jackie through marriage, divorce and childbirths. In "56 Up," she tells viewers about the family deaths she has endured — her sister, ex-husband, mother-in-law, stepmother and brother-in-law — as well as government cuts to her disability benefits for rheumatoid arthritis. Yet the birth of her first grandchild brings hope and joy, and she has even dipped a toe into internet dating. Despite all her troubles, she sees herself as an optimist. "My glass is always half-full, never half-empty. That's the way it will continue to be, I hope."
Lynn, Jackie's schoolmate, was the seven-year-old who wanted to work in Woolworth's. Instead, she was a children's librarian for more than 30 years. Happily married, she has a growing family of grandchildren but recently lost her job due to budget cuts. Then the financial crisis hit, and one of her grandchildren was born prematurely. "What I thought was stress was nothing," she says. But her husband of 37 years "is still my soul mate. We've just grown together."
Andrew and John, along with Charles (who stopped appearing after "28 Up"), were attending a pre-preparatory school in Kensington in "Seven Up!" and they exhibited almost comically upper-crust attitudes. "I read the Financial Times," the seven-year old Andrew declared, while little John chimed in, "We think I'm going to Cambridge and Trinity Hall." Andrew married, had two sons and became a partner at a firm of solicitors. John studied at Oxford and became a barrister. He married Claire, and the two have spearheaded environmental projects in England and charitable work in Bulgaria, which he finds more satisfying than "winning some fantastic case on some ludicrous, arcane point of law." In "56 Up," John explains that he missed a couple of films because he felt the depiction of him as privileged was a misrepresentation. "What viewers were never told was that my father died when I was nine, leaving my mother in very uncomfortable financial circumstances … and that I got a scholarship to Oxford."
Bruce, as a boy attending private school, wanted to be a missionary in Africa. Instead, he graduated from Oxford, and at 35 took a sabbatical to teach in Bangladesh. Over the years, he longed for a spouse. In "42 Up," Bruce revealed he had met a fellow teacher, Penny, while working in London's East End and had tied the knot. In "56 Up," they are still married and have two sons who attend a Quaker school.


text:
Yamada's First Time: B Gata H Kei
Suddenly so close in the darkroom! Kinda dangerous club activities?! - Passionate school festival! I, Yamada, will be the school's queen!
Episode 3 | TV-MA
In the private confines of the darkroom, Yamada sheds her top and makes a move on Kosuda! Later, she enters a school beauty contest to show the boy exactly what he's missing!
Sub Expires: 10-18-2013
Dub Expires: 10-18-2013
Official Site: www.funimation.com/shows/yamadas-first-time-b-gata-h-keiHide Details


text:
Written by !J.O.O.E.! on 23.03.2012 at 16:23
I suppose if there was any band that would bring you out of the woodwork it'd be Ministry.
I'll avoid this then it seems.
Quote:"Relapse" is so embarrassing, so asinine, so unnecessary, that it manages to tarnish the godlike legacy of the Ministry brand, and this is quite the shameful feat.


text:
The New York Times reported on new research that suggests rejection actually causes physical pain.
Being the creator of Rejection Therapy, I can vouche for that. I've had some pretty big rejections. Blown out even. Decimated.
Does it hurt? Yes, like nothing else. My entire being feels shell shocked. It's not a sharp, stabbing pain. It's a ringing, searing sickness I feel through my entire body.
One time I brought flowers to the office of a woman I met the night before at a club. When I handed them to her (in view of a roomful of people) she said she had a boyfriend. *
It was like a tank blew a hole right through my chest.
But you know what? I'm still standing. I'm inspired by the courage of those who put their life on the line for others. It puts life into perspective.
Withstanding rejection also gives an experience to draw upon. For me, I can say, "I've been through worse and came out stronger. I can do this! I'm come'n atcha SUCKAS!" (or reasonable facsimile thereof).
Yes, rejection can be the best confidence builder in the world.
[ Article continues after the jump.]
Push your comfort zone with CLASSIC EDITION
Buy Rejection Therapy Classic at The Game Crafters for $15.99
But being rejected does more than build true confidence. Your body adapts, stops overreacting, and you become stronger.
My own personal experience working as a die caster in a foundry bears this out.
The first few years there, the die cast machines were only semi automated. We had to scoop out the molten aluminum from the holding furnace with a big ladle.
We wore gloves but you could still feel the intense heat of the furnace on your hands. Our work shirts were made of simple cotton and provided zero protection against molten metal.
There wasn't a day that went by when I didn't get burned either on my hands, arms or face. On night shift it happened twice as often.
At first, having a glob of molten aluminum splash on my skin was shocking and painful. But after a month of it happening every single day, it was nothing. I just brushed it off and carried on.
Sure, it's a different kind of pain, but our bodies can hardly tell the difference.
Think of it this way: You actually have the mutant healing powers of Wolverine (another Canadian superhero) within you right now. Someone blows a hole through your heart, you wince, shake it off, and keep on going. You freak!
Yeah, rejection hurts, but you'll be stronger for it Bub.
* Do something dumb like this at least once in your life.


text:
100 N. First Street
Springfield, Illinois
October 27-28, 2010
View Board Operations Committee of the Whole
View Finance & Audit Committees Packet
View Ad Hoc Rules Committee of the Whole Packet
View Plenary Session Packet (Updated 10/27/10)
NOTE: The sign-in sheet for public participation will be set out 30 minutes prior to the start of each meeting.
Public Participation Policy
NOTE: Staff presentations and detailed Board discussion typically take place during Committee meetings one month prior to State Board action in the plenary session.
All open meetings will be audio cast on the Internet at: www.isbe.net
State Board of Education Meeting - October 27-28, 2010
TUESDAY, October 26, 2010
|4:00 p.m.
|Student Advisory Council
Conference Room 4 - North (A)
WEDNESDAY, October 27, 2010
|10:30 a.m.
|Education Policy Planning Committee of the Whole
Board Room, 4th Floor
|12:00 p.m.
|Break for lunch with Student Advisory Council
|*1:00 p.m.
|Board Operations Committee of the Whole
Board Room, 4th Floor
|*2:00 p.m.
|Finance & Audit Committee of the Whole
Board Room, 4th Floor
|*3:00 p.m.
|Budget Hearing
Board Room, 4th Floor
* The meeting will begin at the conclusion of the previous session.
THURSDAY, October 28, 2010
|9:00 a.m.
|Ad Hoc Rules Committee of the Whole
Board Room, 4th Floor
|*9:45 a.m.
|ISBE Plenary Session
Board Room, 4th Floor
|* The meeting will begin at the conclusion of the previous session.
All State Board of Education meetings listed on this agenda will be accessible to persons with disabilities. Persons planning to attend who need special accommodations should contact the Board office no later than the date prior to the meeting. Contact the Superintendent's office at the State Board of Education, Phone: 217-782-2221; TTY/TDD: 17-782-1900; Fax: 217-785-3972.
NOTE: Chairman Ruiz may call to order the Board's plenary session early for the sole purpose of hearing a motion to go into closed session. In such case, the plenary session will reconvene for action items at the time posted. Chairman Ruiz may also call for a break in the plenary session on Thursday at which time the Board will go into closed session.
100 North First Street, Springfield, Illinois
October 28, 2010
9:45 a.m.
(This meeting will begin immediately following the previous session.)
NOTE: Staff presentations and detailed Board discussion typically take place during Committee meetings one month prior to State Board action in the plenary session.
All meetings will be audio cast on the Internet at www.isbe.net
- Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
- Consideration of and Possible Actions on Any Requests for Participation in Meeting by Other Means
- Public Participation (up to 30 minutes) 9:45 – 10:15 a.m.
- Resolutions & Recognition 10:15 – 10:20 a.m.
- Rena Pate, Cross-Generational Reading Club, Danville Community Consolidated S.D. #118 (Plenary p. 4)
- Blue Ribbon Schools Resolutions (Plenary pp. 4-a and 4-b)
- Superintendent's Report
*Consent Agenda
All action consideration items listed with an asterisk (*) are considered to be routine and will be enacted in one motion and vote. Any board member who wishes separate discussion on any item listed on the consent agenda may remove that item from the consent agenda, in which event, the item will be considered in its normal sequence.
Action Considerations
- *Approval of Minutes:
- Annual Strategic Planning Session: September 21-22, 2010 (Plenary pp. 5-16)
- Plenary Session: September 22, 2010 (Plenary pp. 17-22)
- *Rules for Initial Review
- Part 228 (Transitional Bilingual Education) (Rules packet pp. 2-8)
- Part 235 (Early Childhood Education) (Rules packet pp. 9-33)
- Part 575 (School Technology Program) (Rules packet pp. 37-44)
- *Rules for Adoption
- Part 1 (Public Schools Evaluation, Recognition and Supervision) (Rules packet pp. 45-81)
- Part 365 (Technology Immersion Pilot Project) (Rules packet pp. 82-90)
- *Contracts and Grants Over $1 Million
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Community College Board (FAC packet pp. 2-4)
for the Longitudinal Data System
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Board of Higher Education (FAC packet pp. 5-7)
for the Longitudinal Data System
- IBM Contract for Illinois Student Information System (SIS) Contract (FAC packet pp. 8-10)
- University of Illinois Contract Extension (FAC packet pp. 17-19)
(Illinois New Teacher Collaborative) (Linda Tomlinson, Patrick Murphy)
- Intergovernmental Agreement with Illinois Community College Board (FAC packet pp. 2-4)
- *Teacher Certification Board Recommendations (EPPC packet pp. 4-7)
- * Designation of Authority for Recommendations of Teacher Certification Board (EPPC packet pp. 8-9)
- * Qualified Zone Academy Bond (QZAB) Authorization(s) (FAC packet pp. 11-16)
End of Consent Agenda
- New Business 10:25 – 10:30 a.m.
- Announcements and Reports 10:30 – 11:20 a.m.
- IBHE Liaison Report (Dr. Proshanta Nandi) 10:30 – 10:40 a.m.
- P-20 Council Liaison Report (Susie Morrision; Joyce Karon – unable to attend today) 10:40 – 10:50 a.m.
- Superintendent's/Senior Staff Announcements 10:50 – 11:00 a.m.
- Chairman's Report 11:00 – 11:10 a.m.
- Member Reports 11:10 – 11:20 a.m.
- Information Items
- ISBE Fiscal & Administrative Monthly Reports (available online at www.isbe.net/board/fiscal_admin_rep.htm)
- ISBE Fiscal & Administrative Monthly Reports (available online at www.isbe.net/board/fiscal_admin_rep.htm)
- Adjourn


text:
Tower Bridge Exhibition
Inside the Tower Bridge Exhibition you will learn all about how the world's most famous bridge works and the history behind its creation.
Enjoy the panoramic views from the walkways situated 45 metres above the Thames and visit the original Victorian engines.
You will also be able to experience our biggest and most exciting development to the Exhibition since it originally opened: glass floor panels – a unique viewpoint of London life beneath your feet!
This content has been supplied by Tower Bridge Exhibition
Prices and Opening Times
|Adult Ticket:
|From £9.00 (USD11.32) per ticket
|Child Ticket:
|From £3.90 (USD4.91) per ticket
|Concession Ticket:
|From £6.30 (USD7.93) per ticket
Free entry for disabled carers and under 5s
This content has been supplied by Tower Bridge Exhibition
Opening Times:
Summer: 10.00 - 18.00 (Last admission 17.30)
Winter: 09.30 - 17.30 (Last admission 17.00)
Images and Videos
Venue Details & Map
Tower Bridge Exhibition
- Address
Tower BridgeLondonSE1 2UP
- Telephone:
- +44 (0)20 7403 3761
- Email:
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- Website:
- http://www.towerbridge.org.uk
- Public transport:
- Tube: Tower Hill /London Bridge Train: London Bridge
- Access into the Building
- Flat routes from parking area to entrance
- Access Inside Building Facilities
- Accessible lift
- All routes suitable for wheelchair users
- Attraction Facilities
- Indoors
- Booking Facilities
- Coach parties accepted
- Group bookings accepted
- Catering Facilities
- Event catering
- Event Facilities
- In house AV available
- Available for wedding receptions
- Breakout Rooms
- Conference rooms / Meeting rooms
- Civil Partnership licence held
- Wedding service
- General Facilities
- Lifts
- Good views
- Payment Facilities
- Credit cards accepted
- Debit cards accepted
- Group rates available
For comprehensive independently assessed accessible information for Tower Bridge Exhibition, please see the DisabledGo website
TripAdvisor Reviews
Loading reviews for Tower Bridge Exhibition
Are you a representative of Tower Bridge Exhibition?
Respond to Reviews
Read more reviews on TripAdvisor
About TripAdvisor and Visit London
Please be advised that any comments, opinions and statements submitted herewith are entirely independent and do not represent views held by, or are in any way connected to visitlondon.com.


text:
Confirmed to present include San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro, Red McCombs Enterprises Owner Red McCombs, ConocoPhillips' Unconventional Reservoirs Technology Program General Manager Greg P. Leveille, Chairman of the Texas Water Development Board Carlos Rubinstein, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman Dr. Bryan W. Shaw, President North America Shale Production BHP Billiton Petroleum Rod Skaufel and many others.
"We are very fortunate to have outstanding support from many different sectors of the shale community," said Leodoro Martinez Jr., executive director for Middle Rio Grande Development Council and chairman of Eagle Ford Consortium. "Attendants will have the opportunity to listen to well-respected leaders and engage with them as well."
Exhibition space has sold out and the Eagle Ford Consortium Conference has consistently been a sold-out event. As such, those interested in attending are encouraged to register online at eaglefordconsortium.org or to contact Cindy Taylor at (210) 912-5868. Hotel reservations are available on the conference website, but they are going quickly. The conference takes place around San Antonio's highly popular Fiesta festivities, so make hotel reservations today.
More than 1,000 key leaders in community, industry, education, business and workforce development are expected to gather for the conference.
This will be the first time the conference will include a breakout session on energy reform in Mexico. Among other breakout sessions will be information on infrastructure, air quality, natural resources, workforce, housing, education, transportation and industry trends.
The Eagle Ford Consortium represents 20 South Texas counties who collaborate, partner and address the community realities that will be a result of the Eagle Ford Shale oil and gas exploration and plans for the sustainable future of those communities.


text:
Missing and Never Forgotten
Missing Since: March 18, 1999 from Brooklyn, New York
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: August 9, 1984
Age: 14
Height: 5'4"-5'6"
Weight: 120 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown
Eye Color: Brown
Race: White/American Indian
Gender: Female
Distinguishing Characteristics: Biracial. Small scar on right
cheek. May have pierced ears.
Clothing: Red/black bubble jacket, blue t-shirt, blue jeans,
blue Timberland work boots, black wallet/purse.
Jewelry: Black w/white stone earrings.
Details of Disappearance
Leanne was last seen at 9:00 a.m. on March 18, 1999 in Brooklyn, New York. She may still be in the area.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
New York Police Department
Missing Persons Division
Source Information
New York City Police Department
National Center for Missing & Exploited Children
Views: 501
NY Missing Persons 4, Missing Females 2, Missing Females 1
Location: Brooklyn, New York
The cold case of Leanne Hausberg
Posted: Jun 01, 2012 10:09 PM EDT
Updated: Jun 01, 2012 10:09 PM EDT
By JOHN HUDDY, Fox 5 News Reporter
Leanne Hausberg was last seen standing on a street corner in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn. It was March 18, 1999. She was 14 years old. And she hasn't been seen since.
Behind the picture of his daughter that Alan Artale keeps in his wallet, is a good luck coin. He hopes it will help bring Leanne home one day.
Leanne is one of the 862 missing child cases in New York City. New York State has active 2,330 cases.
Some go back to the 1970s, such as the Etan Patz case. Others are more recent, such as 9-year-old Patrick Alford, who disappearance in 2010.
Some are listed as runaways. Others are called abductions.
The state's Division of Criminal Justice Services lists many of the cases on its Missing Persons Clearinghouse website.
Many have age progressed photos, like Leanne's. She would be 27 in august.
Leanne is listed as a runaway. But her family believes there was foul play involved. Her father says she wrote in a diary about dating an older man.
The NYPD says the case remains under investigation. But so far, detectives have not turned up anything. Leads have led nowhere.
But Leanne's father says he will keep searching for his daughter.
For now, though, her disappearance, like so many others, remains a mystery.
Anyone with information about Leanne's case, or any others in New York City can call the NYPD's Crime Stoppers hotline at 800-577-TIPS.


text:
James Bond debuts in theaters, the Beatles release their first single, PBS is founded, and Tylenol capsules are recalled amid seven deaths from tampering, all on this day.
1947: The first televised White House address is given by President Harry S. Truman. The president asked Americans to refrain from eating meat on Tuesdays and poultry on Thursdays to help stockpile grain for starving people in Europe.


text:
Pet of the Week - Fabio
Fabio is intelligent and eager to please. He has high energy and needs a home where he can be a running partner or get lots of play time. He loves toys and loves playing fetch. He knows sit, lie down, shake, stay and come. Fabio is very sociable and has an easy personality. He is also very handsome! Fabio does well at keeping his kennel clean here. He should do well given time to adjust and a consistent routine. Given time and proper supervision, Fabio should do well with other pets and children of any age.
If you would like to help our wonderful friends while they are waiting to be adopted, the Coulee Region Humane Society is always looking for donations. These donations go a long way in making the stay more comfortable for our animal guests.
Click here to view the latest updated Wish List from the Coulee Region Humane Society
Coulee Region Humane Society
911 Critter Court, Onalaska, WI 54650
Phone: (608) 781-4014
Fax: (608) 781-1646
Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 9:00 a.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 9:00 a.m. -- 7:00 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Kennel Viewing Hours:
Monday and Friday: 1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday and Thursday: 1:00 p.m. -- 7:00 p.m.
Wednesday: CLOSED
Saturday and Sunday: 1:00 p.m. -- 5:00 p.m.
Mission Statement:
The Coulee Region Humane Society actively promotes the humane treatment of animals and positive human-animal relationships.


text:
Environmental Justice is the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people regardless of race, color, national origin, or income with respect to the development, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.
Fair treatment means that no group of people, including a racial, ethnic, or a socioeconomic group, should bear a disproportionate share of the negative environmental consequences resulting from industrial, municipal, and commercial operations or the execution of federal, state, local, and tribal programs and policies.
Meaningful involvement means that:
In sum, environmental justice is the goal to be achieved for all communities and persons across this Nation. Environmental justice is achieved when everyone, regardless of race, culture, or income, enjoys the same degree of protection from environmental and health hazards and equal access to the decision-making process to have a healthy environment in which to live, learn, and work. Besides the Civil Rights Act of 1964, there are two other federal guidelines that must be followed to insure environmental justice:
No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."
- Excerpt from Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
The Planning Department has provided the following environmental justice brochure in English and Spanish formats.
View the Environmental Justice Brochure (English)
View the Environmental Justice Brochure (Spanish)
Note: You will need Adobe Reader to open many of the files on this page and throughout this website. If you do not have Adobe Reader, you may download Adobe Reader now.
Government Annex Building
2nd Floor
420 10th Street
Columbus, Georgia 31902
Phone: (706) 653-4421
Fax: (706) 653-4534
Sign Up for
Our Mailing List


text:
I think you've gotten terrific advice from the PPs regarding nursing. You can do it, Mama!
Just a question: why a c-section? Sometimes they're unavoidable and for the best- situations that come to mind are placenta previa, or a baby in the transverse breech position at the time of birth, or a large fibroid blocking the cervix- but sometimes moms are told that they should have a c-section when that isn't the only or even necessarily the best option. This isn't meant as a snarky comment on your birth options, though! Sometimes there really is no better option.


text:
Västerbottensost Besökscenter
Photo: © Västerbottensost Besökscenter
In the middle of Burträsk, next to the dairy where the cheese Västerbottensost is made, is the visitors centre. Here the visitor can get close to the cheese and learn all about it - well, all except the recipe that is. Questions like "Why can't the cheese be made somewhere other than Burträsk?" may be answered.
The only place in the world where Västerbottensost can be made. Could it be the 140 year old secret recipe? Or perhaps it's the cows that live and graze in and around Burträsk? What is the secret? In the shop you'll find several different kinds of Västerbottensost together with a range of delicious accompaniments. On the restaurant and café menu there's always a range of inspired dishes that show off the culinary versatility of Västerbottensost. Meet Sweden's most famous cheese - Västerbottensost, in the visitors centre next to the only place in the world where it can be made - the dairy in Burträsk. This mysterious cheese has so many secrets and most of them will be explained in the exhibition - but not all…
Source: User generated
Disclaimer: This site includes information about products and services provided by third parties. Whilst VisitSweden endeavours to ensure that all information on the site is accurate, we cannot be held responsible or liable for any claims caused by information supplied on this website. Prices and availability are subject to change without notice. You should always check the accuracy of the information provided with the relevant supplier. VisitSweden is under no circumstances responsible for the contents of external web pages linking to its website.
Västerbottensost Besökscenter
Sito Web:
Västerbottensost Besökscenter
Kamvägen 9, 937 31 Burträsk, Sweden
Numero di telefono:
+46(0)90 18 47 14
Orario di apertura:
2013 05 17 - 2013 09 15 every day 10-17
Ordina depliant e cataloghi su diverse attività e destinazioni in Svezia.
Diventa nostro partner. Contattaci per maggiori informazioni.
comunicati stampa, immagini e contatto stampa
Scopri perchè la Svezia è un paese perfetto per eventi e conferenze.
blog sveziamoci
Informazioni su VisitSweden


text:
Atoms, Moles and A-Rod
I'm trying to remember what I did in high school. Most of it I have thankfully forgotten but what sticks out in my mind is the teachers I liked and random words of advice. Oh, and Avogadro's number. What I don't seem to remember is my weekly juice session. Of course, that's probably because I'm not Alex Rodriguez.
Yes, I know I promised I was done talking about him but how can I let this pass? I understand that sports have become increasingly competitive and you have to show promise at earlier and earlier ages to even get scouted. But this would have happened around 1991. For a better frame of reference, George H.W. Bush was still president. I guess you could call A-Rod precocious or avant-garde but seriously, man, "25 pounds of muscle between his sophomore and junior years?"
I'd love to play the whole "Think of the children" card but the fact of the matter is that steroids are so widespread at this point that it's not even worth it. What I will say is that this just keeps getting better and I can hardly wait to see what comes out next. My guess? A-Rod is actually the illegitimate offspring of an alpaca and Mork from Ork. It would at least provide some context.
4 Comments
On no – you don't think he could have NATURALLY put on 25 pounds of muscle in one year of high school? Shocking!
I went off about the ARod allegations (from HIGH SCHOOL?!?!) in my latest. Maybe Selena Roberts should consider having something like an encyclopedia of ARod with annual updates: "ARod the Infant"; "ARod The High School Years", etc.
Avogadro constant? Showoff.
Al IS a show off. He knows his multiplication tables too. A-Rod, still, does not.
Egads! By some strange coincidence I was actually thinking about (for no apparent reason) Avogadro's number earlier today, before I read this. Julia's blog entry was asking for Mad Lib answers, and for "number" I was tempted to put 6.02 x 10 23 (don't know how to make superscript in comments).
Rants, Raves, and Random Thoughts


text:
Faculty of Arts
History professor, Dr. David Monod, receives Fulbright Visiting Research Chair award
Jul 5/12
News Release from Communications, Public Affairs and Marketing
WATERLOO The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program has recognized Laurier
History Professor David Monod with a prestigious Fulbright Visiting
Research Chair award.
"The Fulbright Visiting Research Chairs are internationally competitive awards, said Deborah MacLatchy, Lauriers vice-president: Academic & Provost. It is a testament to Dr. Monod's scholarship, and the quality of the work of Laurier faculty, that he was able to achieve such an honour."
Monod will serve as the 2011-2012 Fulbright Visiting Research Chair in the History department at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee. During his four-month term beginning in January 2013 Monod will teach a course on The rise of mass entertainment in America. He will also work on a new research project focusing on the connections between high and low cultures as they relate to entertainment in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
This is an important opportunity to connect with staff, students and faculty in the Vanderbilt community, as well as to pursue my research, says Monod. Im pleased and honoured to have been selected for this award, and I look forward to building a relationship between Laurier and Vanderbilt.
The Fulbright Program facilitates bilateral academic exchanges between the United States and over 150 countries where outstanding professionals, scholars and students examine subjects critical to strengthening the relationship between the two countries.
Laurier professors who have previously received the Fulbright Visiting Research Chair award include: Business Professor Michael Haughton (2008-2009), Economics Professor David Johnson (2007-2008), English Professor Tamas Dobozy (2006-2007), and Associate Professor of Political Science Debora VanNijnatten (2004-2005).
The Canada-U.S. Fulbright Program operates with the support of the Department
of Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada and the United States
Department of State.


text:
Cotton Sateen Cargo Skirt
Style: 570081839
Out of Stock
Casual cargo skirt has a polished look and fresh details: grosgrain trim, crystal rivets, diamond stitching and more. 97% Cotton, 3% Spandex. Machine wash. Imported.
- Sits below the waist.
- Two-button closure with zip. Top-stitched panels. Belt loops. Grosgrain trim and crystal rivets on six pockets. Button-through flaps embellished with diamond stitching. Back yoke. Soft goldtone hardware.
- Length: 18".
Read more… Read less…


text:
Thursday, 17 January 2013
In which horses in hamburgers aren't the real problem
9 comments:
- Rachael madeupoflittlethings said...
Well said! xx
- 17 January 2013 at 09:36
- lastnightidrank said...
Yes, very well said and very well balanced. Was in fact thinking of you in all the pony kerfuffle - I have eaten horse in Italy and haven't had a problem with it, but I've always suspected that was because I didn't really ever ride or spend any time with horses so I don't have as strong a perception of their personalities. Whereas, for exactly the opposite reason, I personally would find it very hard to eat dog or cat, even though I know there's no rational moral argument as to why this should be more troubling than eating a cow or a pig.
- 17 January 2013 at 10:21
- nuttycow said...
Now, don't hurt me, but I *have* eaten horse. I was in Kazakhstan and, as we were being taken out for the national dish, it was expected that I at least gave it a try. It tasted a little like boiled beef.
Living on the continent, it's very difficult to get away from horse meat here. And, considering the fact that cheval is about half the price of any other meat they sell here, it's not surprising that the majority of Swiss delight in scoffing ponies.
- 17 January 2013 at 10:25
- Blonde said...
Rachel: Thank you! x
LastnightIdrank: Which is entirely reasonable: I think our sentimental attachments have an enormous bearing on how we treat types of meat. I'm with you - dogs and cats would also be on the list of inedible meats.
- 17 January 2013 at 10:25
- Blonde said...
NC: Which is entirely reasonable, I think. Morally, I can't pretend to have an argument against it. The fact that I find the thought of it distressing is entirely a personal reaction.
- 17 January 2013 at 10:27
- ohilondon said...
Honestly, I'd be cool with eating horse, were it not likely transported in absolutely horrendous conditions across Europe...
I fully agree that they have personalities but so too do pigs, cows, goats and the like. I'd still eat them all. But for me, this isn't about whether pony burgers are a horribly Un-British thing to have. This just supports what I have been harping on about for ages; we meat eaters need to think about WHERE are meat is coming from and where it is processed.
You think that it's okay that the meat is from the EU or North America and just processed in the UK? Nope. The UK have the best welfare laws from the beginning of a food animal's life to slaughter, and I only want to eat things that are brought up according to UK legislation, transported humanely and killed in accordance with those welfare laws. I want to support British farmers (particularly in these harder times), and I want to know what is in my burgers on THE PACK.
This lack of transparency has gone on long enough. Sad face.
- 17 January 2013 at 10:46
- Foodycat said...
I grew up with horses, I couldn't eat one. My husband didn't, he eats horse-meat quite happily. I'm totally with ohilondon on the treatment of the animals and current lack of transparency.
- 17 January 2013 at 11:39
- Marcheline said...
For me, it's all relative to the situation.
If you are wealthy enough to live in a country where you can make choices, then you eat what you choose to eat.
If you are desperate, and starving, you will eat whatever keeps you alive.
If you're living in a mansion in Beverly Hills, it makes no sense to eat someone's puppy. If you're the lone survivor of a plane crash on the side of a snow-covered, mountain, it makes no sense not to eat the pilot.
- 22 January 2013 at 00:25
- Leighton Cooke said...
Living in France, if I were a meat eater I guess that horse would be on the menu without my knowing it. The very thought of eating the neighbour's Carmargues scares me, although for all I know he probably does.
- 27 January 2013 at 10:26


text:
"Thank you for Catholic Answers. I enjoy hearing Patrick and his guests each weekday evening, and I have grown so much in my faith in the last 7-8 years. Thank you for speaking the truth."
~ Diane
0 results
Subscribe to Catholic Answers Magazine
"To become a hostage in the hands of the infidels, if that is necessary for the deliverance of Christ's faithful."
~ The fourth vow of the Order of Our Lady of Ransom (Mercedarians), founded in the thirteenth century by St. Peter Nolasco, which rescued some half-million slaves between the years 1218 and 1632.


text:
Headlines (News Releases)
Laurier free film series explores 10 years of queer cinema
Communications, Public Affairs & Marketing
Jan 9/13| For Immediate Release
Katherine Spring, Associate Professor
Kevin Crowley, Director, Communications & Public Affairs
WATERLOO Wilfrid Laurier Universitys Department of English and Film Studies, in partnership with the Rainbow Centre, presents its winter film series, titled Reel Queer: Ten Years Out At The Movies. The Friday-evening screenings will showcase a variety of LGBTQ-related films, and brief introductions by members of the university and the greater community will provide insights to the films and their relationship to various aspects of the LGBTQ community.
Presenters include faculty members, PhD students, Rainbow Centre student coordinators and Colin Boucher, a representative of the AIDS Committee of Cambridge, Kitchener, Waterloo and Area (ACCKWA).
The screenings begin at 7 p.m. in BA201, a classroom that boasts auditorium seating and the largest movie screen on Lauriers Waterloo campus.
- Jan. 11: C.R.A.Z.Y. (Jean-Marc Vallée, 2005), presented by Stefan Sereda, Department of English and Film Studies
- Jan. 18: Milk (Gus Van Sant, 2008), presented by Glen Norton, Department of English and Film Studies
- Jan. 25: Circumstance (Maryam Keshavarz, 2011), presented by Nina Rakic, Rainbow Centre Student Coordinator
- Feb. 1: A Jihad for Love (Parvez Sharma, 2007), presented by Keevan Robertson, Rainbow Centre Student Coordinator
- Feb. 8: At Home at the End of the World (Michael Mayer, 2004), presented by Colin Boucher, ACCKWA
- March 1: My Summer of Love (Pawel Pawlikowski, 2004), presented by Christopher Owen, Rainbow Centre Student Coordinator
- March 8: Tomboy (Celine Sciamma, 2011), presented by Ethan Jackson, Rainbow Centre Student Coordinator
- March 15: Breakfast with Scot (Laurie Lynd, 2007), presented by Katherine Quanz, PhD student, Department of English and Film Studies
- March 22: Transamerica (Duncan Tucker, 2005), presented by Murrielle Michaud, PhD student, Department of English and Film Studies
The film series is co-sponsored by the Department of English and Film Studies, the Rainbow Centre, the Office of the Dean of Arts, the Diversity and Equity Office and the Laurier Film Society (a WLUSU club).
For more information, contact Associate Professor Katherine Spring at firstname.lastname@example.com or 519-884-0710 ext. 4149, or visit the Laurier Film Series page on Facebook.


text:
*HTML is ON
*UBB Code is ON
Smilies Legend
Smilies Legend
If you have previously registered, but forgotten your password, click here.
T O P I C R E V I E WBrian BayleyCheck out this eBay item if you need a good laugh! 130943597045OWLThat is how to spoil a good book!Brian BayleyThe item has now been removed since I contacted the seller.
Copyright 2016 collectSPACE.com All rights reserved.
Ultimate Bulletin Board Version 5.47a
Ultimate Bulletin Board Version 5.47a


text:
Boulder, Colo. - The February issue of GEOSPHERE, published in electronic format only by the Geological Society of America, is now available online.
To review the abstracts for these articles, go to www.gsajournals.org.
To view the complete table of contents for the current issue of GEOSPHERE,
go to www.gsajournals.org/.
Representatives of the media may obtain a complimentary copy of any GEOSPHERE article by contacting GSA Director of Communications,
Non-pressrelated requests should be made to GSA Sales and Service,
Home Page | Privacy | Contact Us
© The Geological Society of America, Inc.


text:
The Progress
THREE RIVERS – A Thursday night altercation among inmates at the federal prison in Three Rivers resulted in minor injuries to a few prisoners and a few staff members, as well as a facility lockdown that continued into this week, authorities said.
The cause of the fight remains under investigation. A prison official said Monday the facility will remain on lockdown as authorities attempt to locate all the inmates involved.
The Feb. 27 incident at the males-only medium security Federal Correctional Institution Three Rivers (operated by Federal Bureau of Prisons) began about 8 p.m. when several inmates started fighting within the facility for unspecified reasons, reports show.
Four inmates sustained "non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to a local hospital as a precautionary measure," stated a news release issued by facility officials.
All four of those inmates have since returned to the institution, officials said.
Additionally, three staff members sustained minor injuries during this incident, reports show
"The institution remains secure and has been placed on lockdown status," the release, issued Friday afternoon, shows. "All inmates were accounted for, and at no time was the public in danger. "


text:
The band was formed in 2007 after lead vocalist and guitar player J. P. Manley pulled the group together for his birthday party.
After that, they continued to get requests for shows and decided to go out and hit the road, playing all over the U.S.
Based out of Seattle, Wash., the band will be making their way to Papalote, playing numerous shows in between.
But what makes the tribute band stand out over the usual cover band is the fact that they're raising money for the Waylon Fund in the fight against diabetes.
Waylon Jennings came down with the disease late in life, and mixed with a life of addiction and touring, he eventually died in 2002.
The Waylon Jennings Research Fund gives money to support diabetes research.
All contributions received will be put to work immediately to speed the development of new treatments and diagnostics for patients suffering from diabetes and its complications.
The Outlaw (a tribute to Waylon Jennings) will take the stage around 9 p.m., so pull up your boots and show your support for a great cause and a great night of live Waylon tunes.


text:
FAQs about Peace Corps in Bolivia
|FAQs about Peace Corps
For information see Welcomebooks
- 1 How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Bolivia?
- 2 What is the electric current in Bolivia?
- 3 How much money should I bring?
- 4 When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
- 5 Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
- 6 Do I need an international driver's license?
- 7 What should I bring as gifts for my host family?
- 8 Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
- 9 How can my family contact me in an emergency?
- 10 Can I call home from Bolivia?
- 11 Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
- 12 Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
How much luggage am I allowed to bring to Bolivia?
Most airlines have baggage size and weight limits and assess charges for transport of baggage that exceeds those limits. The Peace Corps has its own size and weight limits and will not pay the cost of transport for baggage that exceeds these limits. Peace Corps allows two checked pieces of luggage with combined dimensions of both pieces not to exceed 107 inches (length + width + height) and a carry-on bag with dimensions of no more than 45 inches. The larger piece of checked baggage may not exceed 62 inches. Checked baggage should not exceed 80 pounds total with a maximum weight of 50 pounds for any one bag.
Peace Corps Volunteers are not allowed to take pets, weapons, explosives, radio transmitters (shortwave radios are permitted), automobiles, or motorcycles to their overseas assignments. Do not pack flammable materials or liquids such as lighter fluid, cleaning solvents, hair spray, or aerosol containers. This is an important safety precaution. Please check the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) website for a detailed list of permitted and prohibited items at http://www.tsa.gov/travelers/airtravel/prohibited/permittedprohibited-items.shtm.
What is the electric current in Bolivia?
It is 220 volts.
How much money should I bring?
Volunteers are expected to live at the same level as the people in their community. They are given a settling-in allowance and a monthly living allowance, which should cover their expenses. Often Volunteers wish to bring additional money for vacation travel to other countries. Credit cards and traveler's checks are preferable to cash. If you choose to bring extra money, bring the amount that will suit your own travel plans and needs.
When can I take vacation and have people visit me?
Each Volunteer accrues two vacation days per month of service (excluding training). Leave may not be taken during training, the first three months of service, or the last three months of service, except in conjunction with an authorized emergency leave. Family and friends are welcome to visit you after you have completed pre-service training and the first three months of service, as long as their stay does not interfere with your work. Extended stays at your site are not encouraged and may require permission from your country director. The Peace Corps cannot provide your visitors with visa, medical, or travel assistance.
Will my belongings be covered by insurance?
The Peace Corps does not provide insurance coverage for personal effects; Volunteers are ultimately responsible for the safekeeping of their personal belongings. Volunteers should not ship or take valuable items overseas. Jewelry, watches, radios, cameras, and expensive appliances are subject to loss, theft, and breakage, and in many places, satisfactory maintenance and repair services are not available. Peace Corps/Bolivia strongly recommends that you purchase personal property insurance before you leave if you are taking valuables such as a laptop computer, digital camera, etc. Personal articles insurance information is provided in your invitation kit as well as during staging, or you may contact your own insurance company.
Do I need an international driver's license?
Volunteers in Bolivia do not need to get an international driver's license because they are prohibited from operating motorized vehicles. Most urban travel is by bus, minivan, or taxi. Rural travel ranges from buses and minivans to trucks, bicycles, and lots of walking. On very rare occasions, a third-year Volunteer or technical specialist may be authorized to drive a Peace Corps vehicle. Should this occur, the Volunteer will need to present the Peace Corps with a valid U.S. driver's license to obtain a local driver's license and be fully trained in vehicle operation.
What should I bring as gifts for my host family?
We ask that you not bring gifts for your host family. Future trainees and Volunteers may not be in a position to provide gifts, and it would be unfair to develop an expectation of gifts in host communities.
Where will my site assignment be when I finish training and how isolated will I be?
You will be assigned a site between the sixth and eighth week of pre-service training. This gives the associate Peace Corps director the opportunity to assess your skills and interests and to get your input and that of the training staff before deciding on the best possible site match. Keep in mind that many factors influence the site selection process and that the Peace Corps cannot guarantee placement where you would ideally like to be. While a few Volunteers live in larger cities, most Volunteers live in small towns or in rural communities and are within three hours from the nearest Volunteer. Some sites require a 10- to 12-hour drive from the nearest departmental capital.
How can my family contact me in an emergency?
The Peace Corps' Office of Special Services provides assistance in handling emergencies affecting trainees and Volunteers or their families. Before leaving the United States, instruct your family to notify the Office of Special Services immediately if an emergency arises, such as a serious illness or death of a family member. During normal business hours, the number for the Office of Special Services is 800.424.8580, extension 1470. After normal business hours and on weekends and holidays, the Special Services duty officer can be reached at 202.638.2574. For non-emergency questions, your family can get information from your country desk staff at the Peace Corps by calling 800.424.8580, then extension 2515, 2516, or 2525.
Can I call home from Bolivia?
While Volunteers do not typically have telephones in their home or work facilities, most have access to a telephone company office at their site or in their departmental capital where they can make and receive calls. Collect calls can be made from most phones, and AT&T, MCI, and Sprint calling cards can be used from some phones. International long distance is very expensive, however, and most Volunteers find it more convenient and reliable to communicate via electronic or regular mail.
Should I bring a cellular phone with me?
Most Volunteers purchase cellular phones, or bring them from home and get service at their own expense. Cellular service is generally available only in and near major cities, not in the rural areas where most Volunteers live and work. The Peace Corps does not provide cellphones or service, as every site is accessible by regular phone service or shortwave radio. If you want to bring a cellphone, make sure it is compatible with Bolivian cell technology, which currently uses GSM or TDMA—not CDMA techology.
Will there be e-mail and Internet access? Should I bring my computer?
All major cities and many smaller communities have Internet cafés. Although you are not likely to have direct access to the Internet at your site, you should be able to access the Internet and send and receive e-mail in your departmental capital for a reasonable hourly rate. While it is difficult and costly to secure personal Internet access via a modem at most sites, many Volunteers in Bolivia still find that having a laptop computer enhances their communications capabilities and their project work. If you choose to bring a computer, we encourage you to insure it along with all your other valuable belongings.


text:
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
NWZ-S544 Not Detected By Laptop
Hello, I'm running Windows XP on a Toshiba Satellite A75-S209 Laptop. Anyway, I was plugging my NWZ-S544 Sony Walkman MP3 Player into the laptop and it would work perfectly fine for a few weeks. However, after plugging it in anymore the laptop refuses to even recognize the MP3 Player even exists.
The Walkman will light up and say "Connected USB. The Timer and Alarm Will Become Invalid". However, the laptop doesn't recognize it. The Walkman will not charge, Portable Devices does not show up in the Device Manager when I plug it in, nor does it show up on a port under Universal Serial Bus Controllers. So the issue isn't as simple as "Update your Driver" or "Uninstall and Reinstall" as others would put it.
I tried this with different kinds of MP3 Players too. I've tried it with three different SanDisk Sansa MP3 Players. (I have no idea what model they are, the MP3 Players call themselves "Lil' Monsters").
ANYWAY, the Sansas will at least show up under portable devices as an "MTP Device". However, the Device Manager window keeps refreshing over and over again when I plug them in and when I try to update the drivers for them, it gives me a "Code 10" error and says "This Device Cannot Start". When I try to update said Drivers, it always tells me that Windows already has the best match and can't find a better one. Uninstalling and Reinstalling doesn't work either.
I have posted this question at many different "Help Me" forums where there are supposedly genius tech experts and such, and I never even get the courtesy of a reply, at the very least, as if it just goes right over their heads, which just $%#*&%$ makes me mad.
I'd at least like a little feedback as to what the issue might be. If further details are needed, I will elaborate as well as I can. That's about as much info as I can give at this point.
Last edited by Ceph; 12-05-2011 at 02:14 AM. Reason: Typo
|[Remove Advertisement]
« Previous Thread | Next Thread »
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
Threaded Mode
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:42 PM.


text:
You are logged in as:
After requesting your Tax Invoice online ,a PDF document will be e-mailed to you within 72 hours,to the e-mail address provided.
If a Tax Invoice has been successfully generated from the South African Airways Tax Invoice System, the onus rests on the recipient to ensure that his/her mailbox has enough space to receive an e-mail - with a PDF attachment; and that his//her service provider or exchange server allows for delivery of such e-mails. South African Airways, can not take responsibility for undelivered e-mails due to any other reasons beyond our control including the above.
Prescribed details required from the South African Revenue Service on a tax invoices
Tax invoices must ordinarily reflect all the following details (Section 20(4)):
Read the following FAQs for help with common queries. If you are unable to find the answers you need, please contact us for assistance.
Online check-in is available to most travellers with e-tickets, whether these have been booked directly with South African Airways or through a travel agent. However, there are some exceptions, including:
Back to top
Before you use online check-in, you will need to have the ticket and passport details of all your travel companions in order to complete the transaction. When you have the necessary information:
A booking reference is the 6-character code given when a booking is made in our reservation system. It is used by our staff to locate your booking records and e-tickets.
For all passengers who have e-tickets, online check-in opens 24 hours before flight departure and will stay open up to 90 minutes for domestic and up to 2 hours prior to international departures
Please note that there are different airport check-in times for the following flights:
It may be for one of several reasons. For example,
Yes, online check-in is available for up to nine passengers who are travelling on the same booking. If you intend to check in all passengers in your group, you must have their permission to do so.
Yes, online check-in is possible for both the infant and the accompanying adult passenger. For security reasons, infants do require their own boarding pass, so please make sure that you have printed your infant's boarding pass as well as your own.
Online check-in can be used whether you are travelling with hand luggage and/or checked baggage. Upon arrival at the airport, present your online boarding pass at the bag drop counter.
Once you have confirmed your seat using online check-in, you will no longer be able to make further seat changes. This is to ensure that every passenger has the fairest selection of seats available when they check in.
Please note: For operational reasons, South African Airways may have to change a passenger's seat prior to travel.
You can check in for your return flight at the same time as your outbound flight only if the return flight is within 24 hours of your outbound flight. Alternatively, please check in online no more than 24 hours before the departure of your return flight.
The immigration authorities of certain countries require all airlines to provide passenger passport information prior to departure of any inbound flight to ensure safety and security.
If you are travelling internationally, you will be asked for your passport at the airport even if you have entered Advanced Passenger Information (API) online.
Required passenger information for all API countries:
Please note: Information requirements are subject to change at any time.
Please refer to: Why am I asked to enter passport information?
If you have been issued a boarding pass and need to check in your baggage, please proceed to designated bag drop counters where your luggage will be tagged and taken to the aircraft.
If you are travelling with hand luggage only, and have been issued an online boarding pass, please refer to your boarding pass for further instructions.
Should an online boarding pass not be available on your route, please proceed to a self check-in kiosk or check-in counter.
At present, online check-in is available for all South African Airways flights departing from the following airports:
To save you time at the airport, South African Airways offers online boarding passes for certain airports. You will only receive a boarding pass upon completion of online check-in. Your online boarding pass functions in the same way as a normal boarding pass, and includes your assigned seat, flight details and boarding gate number.
Print your online boarding pass and bring it with you to the boarding gate, or drop bag counter if you are checking in baggage. If you are unable to print your online boarding pass, you may print it at the self check-in kiosks or proceed to a SAA check-in counter.
Home printed boarding passes are now available for SAA operated flights to all destinations out of :


text: My ds is 2 yrs and 8 mos old. He nurses for naps and bedtime. My mom just recently asked my sister if I was still "doing that" and that "it's gross" if she still is. My sister basically lied and said she doesn't know, but doesn't think I am. (my mom lives in FL and I'm in PA). Anyway, she is coming to visit and I need some supportive comments to say to her, if the question comes up. I only see my mom about once every 3 months and I don't want negative comments to be made on either side. Thanks for any comments.