text:
We Heart Japan
Sometimes it's hard to find the right words, but these pretty much sum it up for us.
And since Japan has provided us with the talents of Hideo Nomo, Akinori Iwamura, So Taguchi, Ichiro Suzuki and many, many more, we would just like to remind them and everyone else touched by the recent disasters in the Far East that we definitely got their backs — that the power of many is stronger than the power of one.
The rebuilding process will be slow, but together we can get 'er done.
For more information on how you can help, please visit The Huffington Post and examine its list of charitable foundations.
Jeff & Al
5 Comments
No one remembers Rays reliever Shinji Mori, who blew out his arm before even hitting a MLB game.
Japan is one of those country I really do not worry about whenb it comes to disasters. Not that they do not need the aid, money or even the prayers from us, but their pride resources and determination always rebuilds from within quickly, effectively and with high spirits.
More than any other country in that region, the Japanese people will be merciless in making things right, building it better and promoting a harmony most of us dream would embrace our own country.
Japan is the rubberband of the Orient, they bend but never break…….
Rays Renegade
Thank you Jeff and Al. Even when it's hard, you guys always manage to find just the right words.
The footage from over there is unbelievable. Just when you think your life sucks…
RR — You are right about their spirit. Good call.
Kristen — We try.
Mike — Exactly. Could always be worse.
I've been glued to the coverage and am hoping all the dire predictions are wrong. But unlike Haiti, Japan is a country with a sound infrastructure and, as Renegade said, the people will find a way to rebuild and get back on track. I'm certainly rooting for them.


text: Baby is now 10 months old and is 29lbs. Baby J does not crawl, but loves standing and bouncing in place. I started purees @ 9months starting last month (once a day..stage one) at dr's request, and now she says I should stop nursing him at 1 because he should be eating atleast 3 meals a day. I've tried giving him more textured foods, but he gags and alot of times he's not interested in eating solids. I don't understand...and I feel that nursing beyond one is frowned upon

subset: commoncrawl


text:
October 6, 2011 —
The feeling had been creeping up on me for some time, but it wasn't until we sat down to brunch recently at a favorite local bistro in our Manhattan neighborhood that I could identify it. I was a tourist in my own home town. The hostess did not recognize us. She sat us at a table for two in the netherlands of the middle dining room.
We were in town on a weekend to see an extremely Off-Broadway show in SoHo. Some of the actors were friends of our son, Conor. When we arrived for the 2 p.m. curtain, we were told it had been changed to 5 p.m. Seeing our disappointment, a young man at the door offered kindly, "Do you know the area?" My husband didn't take it well. As one of the pioneers of SoHo and Tribeca, he used to find it hard to walk down the street without being engaged by locals in conversations about landlords or zoning issues. "Do you know the area?" "Yes, thanks," I offered weakly and we made our way to brunch.
Having recently rendered himself homeless at 24, our son is living with us again. But this time it's more like we're living with him. Or visiting. Or something. I guess you could say we're in a transition phase. I'm doing what I always wanted to do, but couldn't, when the family was younger—living in the country and visiting the city.
As much as I value the energy and vitality of my hometown, I crave the misty river mornings and open skies of my adopted one. This month, while enduring another in a series of sprained ankles, I especially revel in the ability to be outside just by opening my front or side or back door—no elevator or keys, not even a plan or shopping list in hand. If I need basil or lettuce for a sandwich, it's a few hobbles away to my deck garden. And, as handicapped as I may be here where I have to drive to the market, I am more so in the city where driving is for taxicabs and SUV limos and parking is never free or convenient.
I've been a "betweener" (my nomenclature for someone who goes between city and country homes) for many years now. So going local won't be much of a stretch. I know the merchants and they know me. Now that I vote here too, I find picking candidates harder than it ever was in NYC, where the lines are drawn pretty clearly even if we do get sold out by our own party now and then. Up here, party affiliations are more blurred, with candidates earning both conservative and liberal endorsements at once. At a recent town meeting, a candidate for council neglected to introduce himself, assuming everyone knew who he was. I didn't. Not one to shrink from confrontation, I asked him his name. Now at least I'll know who not to vote for.
My family is not the only one in transition from "betweener" status. As our generation ages, many will make the move—even more fully—that we are making. As we go local we bring valuable assets to our adopted communities. I like to think we all benefit from the changes.


text:
United Bank helps MOV regional airport
PARKERSBURG – United Bank came to the rescue of the Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport last week, enabling the airport to get out from under a line of credit while providing a lower interest option for refinancing.
"It was wonderful the way United Bank came through for us and it was amazing how quickly they were able to get it through. We were able to pay it off. And with the lower 4 percent interest rate, we can pay on the principal and hopefully get it taken care of within a couple of years, whereas with the BB&T loan we would have been looking at only being able to pay the interest with the higher rate," said Terry Moore, airport manager. Moore said he was glad to have the matter settled.
"I really appreciate what United Bank was able to do for us. It's kind of amazing. They saved us closing costs, which would have been about $2,000. That would have just been lost money. Over a year's time, which is what we were looking at signing up for, the savings would conservatively total about $5,000. That's money we can apply directly to the principal to help reduce the loan we were able to get through United Bank," Moore said.
After meeting with the county commissioners last Monday, Moore said he had pretty much accepted the fact he was going to have to settle with BB&T, who had the line of credit for the airport, and sign papers to refinance at the higher 6 1/2 percent interest rate. "It still seemed wrong, I thought we could do better. Then when the CEO of United, Richard Adams called me, that was greatly appreciated. We were able to get it through so I could pay off BB&T otherwise we would have been signing up to refinance at the higher rate," Moore said. "He said he was doing it because it was good for the community, that the airport was a community asset," Moore said.
"After learning about the problems through a newspaper article, Richard Adams contacted the airport manager and invited him down to talk about it. When it was over, United gave them the money to pay off the line of credit. That was a pretty nice thing to do, it was a great gesture and saved the airport money they can keep in their coffers," said commission President Wayne Dunn, who serves as commission liaison to the airport board.
"United was able to offer the airport a loan with sufficient funds to close out the BB&T line of credit and, not require collateral initially," Dunn said. The commission president said the loan is for 12 months at 4 percent tied to the prime rate with no closing costs and no early prepayment penalty.
During last Monday's meeting with the commission, Moore said the airport had established the line of credit through BB&T prior to him becoming manager. He was notified the account was being called in, with closing set for Tuesday afternoon.
"Because the airport was short on funds for a while, they were paying interest only on the line of credit," Moore told the commissioners. The account was for five years, renewable annually. The original amount was $200,000, it's now $185,000. "Last year we were able to start paying more back. We've now paid $15,000. In the meantime, without notification to us, apparently BB&T moved that division of their operations to Florida so our financials didn't get there and it appears they are trying to close these accounts out," Moore told the commissioners last week. He said the airport would have had to pay closing costs and was looking at a higher interest rate and higher monthly payments to continue with BB&T.
He told the commissioners one option was to get a lower interest loan to pay off the debt. Moore said he'd been in contact with a local bank about that possibility. "But it would take several days to work out the transaction, in the meantime the note is coming due." Moore noted the loan was uncollateralized because airport property is not salable. County officials discussed the possibility of the county acting as co-signer on a new loan to pay off the debt.
Moore also suggested the possibility of taking some of the county's savings, which he noted are earning one percent or less in interest, and providing a short-term loan for the airport to pay off the line of credit until airport officials were able to secure a lower interest loan to repay the county.


text:
Skip to comments.Preschool Bans Use of Words 'Him' and 'Her' (Sweden)
Posted on 06/27/2011 3:14:04 AM PDT by jacknhooEdited on 06/27/2011 8:38:30 AM PDT by Admin Moderator. [history]
STOCKHOLM (AP) At the "Egalia" preschool, staff avoid using words like "him" or "her" and address the 33 kids as "friends" rather than girls and boys.
From the color and placement of toys to the choice of books, every detail has been carefully planned to make sure the children don't fall into gender stereotypes.
[26] For this cause God delivered them up to shameful affections. For their women have changed the natural use into that use which is against nature. [27] And, in like manner, the men also, leaving the natural use of the women, have burned in their lusts one towards another, men with men working that which is filthy, and receiving in themselves the recompense which was due to their error. [28] And as they liked not to have God in their knowledge, God delivered them up to a reprobate sense, to do those things which are not convenient; [29] Being filled with all iniquity, malice, fornication, avarice, wickedness, full of envy, murder, contention, deceit, malignity, whisperers, [30] Detractors, hateful to God, contumelious, proud, haughty, inventors of evil things, disobedient to parents,
[26] "God delivered them up"... Not by being author of their sins, but by withdrawing his grace, and so permitting them, in punishment of their pride, to fall into those shameful sins.
Pride, the root of all sin and the chief sin of the sodomites.
The next Hitlers.
Its about denial of what you are you idiot.
Of course that's nonsense.
Egalia gives them the opportunity to be what their perverted "teachers" want them to be.
Except if they want to be a him or her.
Liberals see Sweden as a role model. So, enjoy this look into the future.
> to make sure the children draw no mental barriers
> between cooking and construction.
Yeah, I can see that.
We had to remove our mental barriers between cooking and construction when I remodeled our kitchen last year. Can't say how much gypsum, sawdust and paint we got in our food.
Ahhh, come on Jukka! Admit it! When you think the wifey isn't around, you succumb to the urge to stand when you piss! (But probably scours the seat so that she won't know)...
In other news- Sweden continues to be hit by major earthquakes that have been traced to thousands of ancient Swedish Vikings rolling over in their graves.
The world is going insane over the bunghole bandits and carpet munchers.
What is going on?
boys and girls play together with a toy kitchen, waving plastic utensils and pretending to cook.
So if they are sooo "egalitarian" why no guy activities? Where are the running viking pillage games,[ like playing army]?
"It Rubs The Lotion On Its Skin Or Else It Gets The Hose Again"
When I was about 4 or 5 a playmate and I negotiated to try the two mom thing. Immediately there was a fight over who picked the food for dinner and we decided to play stepmother/fairy godmother and Cinderella instead.
I wonder if they place equality on wrestling, faux sword fighting and car racing or are those even encouraged?
Nah, who am I kidding? They'll just use it as further evidence that they weren't trying hard enough to instill "equality".
"could make the children confused and ill-prepared to face the world outside kindergarten."
The entire purpose of liberalism.
Stupid Swedes
You got that right. After reading one of the books by Stieg Larsson and Reg Keeland that takes place in Sweden, I couldn't live in that God forsaken country. Socialism has gone amok. This is the kind of crap our liberals try to ram down our throats.
Even most of the DUmmies think this is silly.
Nailed it!
"Different gender roles aren't problematic as long as they are equally valued," says Tanja Bergkvist, a 37-year-old blogger and a leading voice against what she calls "gender madness" in Sweden.
One Kewpie Doll awarded for a Moment of Brief Mental Clarity.
Bergkvist noted on her blog that the state-funded Swedish Science Council had granted $80,000 for a postdoctoral fellowship aimed at analyzing "the trumpet as a symbol of gender."
Gee, if the US job market proves too tough nice to know I can always move to Sweden and get paid big bucks to study sexist trumpets or some other such nonsense. Do the Swedes realize that the rest of the world is laughing at them?
"Comrade"? Seems gender neutral terms are the words of Communists.
What is going on in sweden, eh?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Faculty of Music
WLU Alumni Choir a big part of Homecoming
Cabaret production, dedication of choir-purchased baby grand part of the weekend
Oct 19/12
The WLU Alumni Choir hosted an entertaining, talent-showcasing Cabaret on Saturday evening of Homecoming 2012 in the Paul Martin Centre. An audience of approximately 50 people gathered to enjoy musical selections performed by current and former students as well as faculty members of the Faculty of Music. Nine recipients of the Keith Knights Award or WLU Alumni Choir Scholarship (Kate Applin, Meghan Bunce, Samantha Pickett, Karina Bray, Nathaniel Wiseman, Angela Burns, Jayne Hammond, Jessica Lalonde, and Brittany King) sang a varied program of opera arias, lighter music and jazz. A sextet known as Les Six (consisting of Zacharie Fogel, Darren Watts, Blair Spry, Zach Vander Muelen, Gary Butler and Ivica Balaban) presented two a cappella numbers involving intricate harmonies to add variety to the evening's experience, demonstrating the versatility of our Faculty of Music students. Kory Livingstone, Elvera Froese and Samantha Lee accompanied the singers or provided piano music on the new WLU Alumni Choir-purchased baby grand piano which was dedicated at the Founders' Luncheon the following day.
During the Cabaret, the Choir also recognized four persons who were instrumental in organizing the WLU Alumni Choir 10 years ago: Dan Lichti, Kathy Mauer, Bruce Armstrong and Evelyn Herron have worked tirelessly to keep the choir active and established the foundation for the scholarships which have been awarded to current music faculty students - Keith Knights Award since 2004 and the WLU Alumni Choir Scholarship since 2007.


text:
BSC Alerts
News & Events
June 21, 2007
Members Present: Dr. Louis Aikens, Ms. Gloria Stephens, Mr. Jeffrey Forlines, Ms. Anne Crowe, The Reverend James Palmer III, Dr. Lyn Guy (via conference phone), Mr. Daniel Frost, Dr. Norman Mirsky, Mr. Norris Kantor
Members Absent: Mr. John Shott, Mr. Larry Morhous, Mr. Kevin Pruitt
Guests/Staff: Dr. Albert Walker, Mr. John Cardwell, Mr. Jim Nelson, Dr. Don Smith, Ms. Shelia Johnson, Dr. Tracey Anderson, Ms. Karen Harvey, Mr. Leah Taylor, Ms. Angie Lambert, Ms. Deirdre Guyton, Ms. Anita Barilla
Call to Order
Chairman Norris Kantor called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. in the Private Dining Room of the Bluefield State College Othello Harris-Jefferson Student Center.
Approval of Minutes – June 6, 2007 (Special Session) and May 17, 2007
Mr. Kantor asked for corrections or a motion to approve the minutes of the June 6, 2007 Special Meeting and the May 17, 2007 meeting. Motion was made (LAikens/DFrost) to approve the minutes of both meetings. Dr. Mirksy asked that a correction be made to the committee appointed in the June 6th meeting. Ms. Angie Lambert should have been added to the committee. Ms. Karen Harvey informed the group that she was not present at the June 6 meeting. Motion carried with the specified amendments.
Election of Board Officers
Mr. Kantor informed group that the terms of the current officers end on June 30, 2007. A new Board Chair must be elected because the WV State Code states that the Chair may only serve two years in a four year term. Mr. Kantor opened the floor for nominations for Chairman of the Board. Mr. Forlines nominated the Reverend James Palmer, III. Ms. Gloria Stephens nominated Dr. Louis Aikens. Dr. Aikens declined the nomination but nominated Mr. Jeffrey Forlines. Mr. Forlines declined the nomination. Motion was made (ACrowe/JForlines) that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. The group voted to elect the Reverend James Palmer, III as Chair. Mr. Palmer will begin his term as Chair on July 1, 2007.
Mr. Kantor opened the floor for nominations for Vice Chair. Mr. Forlines nominated Mr. Norris Kantor. Ms. Stephens nominated Dr. Lyn Guy. Motion was made (DFrost/JForlines) that the nominations be closed. Motion carried. The vote resulted in the election of Mr. Norris Kantor as Vice Chair with his term beginning July 1, 2007.
President's Report
- Dr. Walker announced that Ms. Leah Taylor has rescinded her resignation and will continue as Director of Human Resources.
- Chancellor Brian Noland visited with Dr. Walker on June 19 and discussed the Legislative Interim session and his plans to make a special presentation at the August session. He will be contacting Dr. Walker with the location, date, and time of the presentation. Dr. Walker informed the group that the Chancellor plans to visit every institution in the state, meeting with Boards, faculty, staff, and students. The Chancellor was in town producing public service announcements to promote education in West Virginia.
- The Chancellor plans to institute board training for 2007-2008 for all BOG members in the state.
- The Higher Education Policy Commission's long range plan will be completed in spring 2008. The focus of the plan will be the re-composition of the Compact. This committee will be addressing the revised Compact, building plans within the state, enrollment, accessibility, new requirements—specifically those for foreign language, quality education, and assessment for higher education.
- The new Director of Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Sapphire Cureg, will begin on July 9, 2007. Dr. Walker reviewed her qualifications and experience and informed the group that she will be serving as a member of the President's Cabinet.
Mr. Frost asked if the recommendation from the Chancellor will be for one time funding or if the request will be to be added to the base budget. Dr. Walker felt that the request would be for one time funding, and the institution would then go to the Legislature later and ask that the funding be added to the base.
Financial and Administrative Affairs – Ms. Shelia Johnson
- Ms. Johnson thanked the group for allowing the institution to advertise the payroll supervisor position as non-classified position. As a result of the re-classification, the process is in the last stages of hiring a payroll supervisor and will soon be filled.
- Ms. Johnson informed the group that she had received an email from the SGA past president, Mr. Eli Sharp. In the correspondence he informed Ms. Johnson that he recently drove through campus to give a co-worker a tour on their way back to Blacksburg. He was pleased to see the changes discussed over the past few years, and felt that the campus looks great.
- MOA Between BSC and NRCTC – Ms. Johnson reminded the group that the two institutions are administratively linked by Legislation and BSC is required to provide various services to NRCTC. She remarked that this is a very time-consuming and lengthy process for many departments on both campuses. Ms. Johnson reviewed the document and informed the group that NRCTC will be assuming some responsibilities that BSC had been providing. Some areas affected will be enrollment management, public safety, course data entry, and will be hiring a Human Resources Director. She felt that NRCTC will be assuming more of their own operations in the future. Mr. Frost asked about discontinuation of services to NRCTC completely. Ms Johnson reminded the group that the link between the institutions is legislatively mandated. Discussion followed. Ms. Johnson made the request that the MOA be accepted as written. Motion was made (LGuy/JForlines) to approve the document as written. Motion carried with Mr. Frost abstaining from the vote.
- Overview of Faculty Merit Pay Policy Implementation – Ms. Johnson reminded the group that the institution is required by the Legislature to have a faculty merit pay policy. The policy was implemented for the first time this year. Ms. Johnson and Dr. Mirsky explained the merit pay policy and reviewed the process. Motion was made (NMirsky/JForlines) to approve the equity to be given as the policy states. Motion carried. Dr. Smith discussed the need to refine the policy but stated that the intended purpose was achieved – to reward quality instruction or to penalize those who are not contributing as they should.
- Financial Report – Ms. Johnson reviewed the report with the group. Discussion followed. Mr. Forlines asked that the financial reports in the future advise the Board of unusual or unanticipated expenditures over $25,000.
Enrollment Management and Student Affairs – Mr. John Cardwell
- Student enrollment for fall 2007 as of June 21 is 1,241 students compared to June 22 of last year which was 1,182.
- Summer school update – first summer session has 377students enrolled and second summer has 280 students.
- There are 160 student reservations for orientation for Friday, June 29, 2007.
- Applications were up 8.8% this year. Mr. Cardwell announced that the greatest increase in enrollment has been in the border county of Tazewell. Mr. Forlines asked about night time student opportunities. Mr. Cardwell discussed the increase in non-traditional students who want to re-tool and re-train in some of the four year areas. BSC lost a significant number of non-traditional students with the community college split. The community colleges enroll most of the non-traditional students seeking two year degrees.
- Final 2006 fall enrollment was 1,923 students. Mr. Cardwell announced that the goal of Enrollment Management is 2,000 students.
- Mr. Cardwell called the group's attention to a publication called These Terraced Hills put together by Student Life with contributions from faculty, staff, and students.
- Mr. Cardwell informed the group that there were 20 international students to attend BSC. He expects the number to increase to 29 – 30 this year which represents approximately a 50% increase. Efforts continue to increase enrollment in this market.
Academic Affairs – Dr. Don Smith
- Dr. Smith informed the group that Dr. Sudhakar Jamkhandi is working with several institutions in other countries on a "twinning" program. The concept is that Bluefield State will agree to accept students into BSC as juniors who have completed the equivalent of BSC's associate degree programs in specific fields. He is expecting an increase of 30 students primarily in the engineering technology programs. The new Director of Multicultural Affairs, Dr. Sapphire Cureg, has the expertise to assist in this venture.
- English as a Second Language (ESL) – Dr. Jamkhandi has been helping to identifying instructors to assist with teaching foreign languages in order to reinstitute the ESL program.
- 2007 Course Review – Dr. Smith discussed course offerings in the summer sessions that will attract non-traditional students. In 2005 there were 89 courses during the summer (1494 student enrollment); 2006 offered 85 courses during the summer (859 student enrollment); 2007 has 91 summer courses (956 student enrollment). This figure does not include 2007 second summer session. No data was available on how many of these courses were offered during the evening hours. Mr. Frost discussed the problems non-traditional students have in scheduling courses in the evenings. Dr. Smith asked that Mr. Frost provide information to help make scheduling more compatible with student's work schedules.
Ms. Crowe discussed the cost per student and asked for an explanation on the addition of international students and how the institution will deal with the additional costs. Dr. Smith explained that international students pay full non-resident tuition and the institution receives additional revenue with little or no additional cost. Discussion followed. Mr. Frost asked about the progress of new programs. Dr. Smith reviewed those programs that are being researched currently. Discussion followed.
Institutional Research and Effectiveness – Dr. Tracey Anderson
- Dr. Anderson informed the group that the thirty day review period for Policy 44 Enrollment Management Council has ended and requested that the Board adopt the policy at this time. Motion was made (LAikens/JForlines) to adopt the Policy 44. Motion carried.
- Dr. Anderson asked that Policy 46 Chemical Hygiene be removed from consideration at this time because the science faculty has not had an opportunity to review the policy after a trainer made recommendations to be included.
Executive Session
A motion was made (LGuy/LAikens) to go into executive session at 8:40 p.m. to discuss a personnel matter. Motion carried
A motion was made (DFrost/NMirsky to return to regular session at 9:30 p.m. Motion carried.
Next Meeting Date
Mr. Kantor stated that last year there was no meeting in July and recommended that there be no July meeting this year due to several members being out of town. A motion was made (DFrost/LGuy) to cancel the July meeting. Motion carried. Mr. Kantor announced that the next meeting will be August 16, 2007.
Mr. Kantor announced that both Dr. Norman Mirsky and Mr. Kevin Pruitt's terms on the Board end on June 30, 2007. He presented a certificate of appreciation to Dr. Mirsky and informed the group that Mr. Pruitt's will be mailed.
Dr. Aikens asked to bring the members up to date on the Alumni Association and the issue of the Alumni President on the Board. He reported that the new Alumni President got word that the Governor is not going to make the appointment to the Board. He informed the group that the Alumni Association plans to discontinue all financial support to the institution until the issue of placing Mr. Joseph Lewis, current Alumni President, on the Board is resolved. He stated that if the current president is not appointed to the BOG that he does not want to be involved with the Board any longer. Dr. Aikens informed the group that failure to make this appointment may result in his resignation from the BOG. Dr. Aikens stated that the Alumni Association has contributed approximately $100,000 to the institution through various scholarships. The members of the Association are very bothered and will discontinue support of scholarships unless the appointment is made. Mr. Kantor informed the group that he had talked to the Governor's assistant and he was told that the Governor's concern was that he does not want to appoint for a two year term but appoints for four year terms individuals who he feels are capable of serving for four years. In addition, the Governor's office had checked with other institutions and no other institution has their Alumni President on the Board. Mr. Kantor announced that no decision had been made at that time. Discussion followed.
Mr. Frost stated that many new policies have been adopted and changes to the institution made since SB 448 and requested that the Classified Employee Handbook be updated. Ms. Taylor informed the group that she plans to update both BSC and NRCTC Handbooks during the summer.
With no further business to discuss, the meeting was adjourned at 9:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,


text:
- Sample: http://www43.zippysh...50115/file.html (and don't be thrown off by the weird german vocals...)
- Upload your beat to the STMB GROUP
Production rules
- 2 minute time limit
- flip the chosen sample any way you want
- keys/synths allowed
- acapellas are not allowed
- vocal samples/skits are allowed
- cuts/scratches are permitted
- your beat has to contain a variation/switch-up! By that I mean, at least one of the elements used (be it, drums, bass, sample-use, synths, or simply the tempo...) has to change drastically at some point .
- have fun!
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ --------------Questions about posting, production, voting, deadlines? Check out the Frequently Asked Questions page.
Follow the STMB Beat Battles on Twitter


text:
Cash for clunkers
Buckets of bolts for the low, low price of $1 billion
By Jennifer Hadley 07/09/2009
Like many of my fellow Gen Xers, I have the attention span of a flea. So trying to pay attention to where the gazillions of dollars that our government is printing and doling out is actually going has been challenging. But occasionally I'm able to focus my attention long enough on a specific spending bill to really get worked up into a state. Recently, the approval by Congress of the Car Allowance Rebate System (CARS) aka "Cash For Clunkers" has my brain firing on all cylinders.
I'm not going to bore you with all of the details of the bill, but edmunds.com does a great job of laying it out. To generalize, CARS aims to encourage owners of cars made within the last 25 years with an average fuel economy of 18 mpg or less to trade in their clunker and purchase a newer, more fuel-efficient car. The government will reward you for doing so. In fact, you may be eligible for up to $4,500 from the TARP fund to use as your down payment.
With a $1 billion — to date — spending cap on this bill, CARS was signed into law by President Obama and could potentially result in the issuance of up to 250,000 vouchers to Americans to get their gas guzzlers off the road, all the while "stimulating" the economy. Indeed, if you qualify, the government will electronically transfer the amount of your voucher directly to the dealership where you buy your new car. The dealership, in return, must crush your old car.
I can see the benefit in getting less fuel-efficient cars off the road and replacing them with hybrids, for example. Not only is this better for our environment, but we'll be stimulating the economy by purchasing a new car. Moreover, since we're all pretty broke right now, saving money on gas by purchasing a more fuel-efficient car, could potentially free up money that we could use to purchase other goods. Therefore we'd be doubly stimulating the economy, right?
Theoretically this sounds like a swell idea. But it's also pretty pie-in-the-sky. I'm not the first to notice that this bill assumes that there are lots of people driving around a car that is worth less than $4,500 and can actually afford a new car. See, if you can sell your car or trade it in for more $4,500, the vouchers make no sense at all. That puts SUV driving gals like me completely unable to capitalize on this "stimulus" bill, even though I'm helping to pay for it. Thanks a lot.
Ironically, CARS also excludes those who want (and can afford) to buy a really nice, really expensive car from qualifying for a voucher. For example, say I've been driving around a 1990 Ford F-150 for years. I've kept this car because I've been saving up for my dream car, a BMW 550i Sedan. My Ford gets 15 mpg, and has a true market value of $995. Since it's worth less than $4,500, and the BMW gets 22 mpg (minimal gas mileage requirement on the new passenger car), I should qualify for a voucher. Unfortunately, I don't because the price on the new car must not exceed $45,000. My beloved Beemer starts at about $60,000.
This seems not only unfair, but completely contrary to the goal of the bill. Why limit the price of the car that you can purchase? A more expensive car equates to higher sales taxes and licensing fees. Wouldn't buying a more expensive car stimulate the economy even more?
Listen, I'm not saying that the bill wasn't drafted with the best intentions. But is it really the government's place to help us buy new cars? Heck, I could use some new shoes. Maybe if I had new shoes, I'd walk more often and reduce the amount of driving I do altogether.
Perhaps I should propose a "Funds for Footwear" bill and see if I can't get the government to step in and help me buy new sneaks.
Since there's no going back and we've already committed to burdening future generations with astronomical debt, shouldn't we at least make some effort to stop piling on more of it — putting our collective credit card at the Capitol on ice. Instead, we're going to be giving them a $1 billion past due notice for a complete clunker of a bill.
Contact Jennifer Hadley at firstname.lastname@example.com.
DIGG | del.icio.us | REDDIT
Other Stories by Jennifer Hadley
Related Articles
Both trucks are car qualify for the Cash For Clunkers but not the motorcycles.


text:
What is the "Provocative Questions" Initiative?
The provocative questions initiative has assembled a list of 12 important questions from the research community to stimulate the NCI's research communities to use laboratory, clinical and population sciences in especially effective and imaginative ways to answer the questions.
We welcome additional provocative questions from the research community via Community Dialog. Questions should build on specific advances in our understanding of cancer and cancer control, address broad issues in biology of cancer that have proven difficult to resolve, take into consideration the likelihood of progress in the forseeable future (e.g. 5 to 10 years), and address ways to overcome obstacles to achieving long-term goals. Learn more about the Provocative Questions initiative.


text:
view full screen
Curvy Drama Wide Leg Pant
Style: 570109448
Out of Stock
Cleanly tailored and detailed with black enamel accents buttons provide an updated touch to the usual dress pant. Slim through the hips, with wide legs that can step up to heels and platforms.
- Contour. Our curvy fit. Curvy through the hip and thigh and sits just below the waist.
- Wide leg.
- Side zipped eyelet and zip closure.
- Fully lined.
- 90% polyester, 10% spandex. Lining: 100% polyester. Machine wash. Imported.
- Inseams: regular 33.5", short 31", long 35".
Read more… Read less…


text:
Today we are presenting two books that can help you learn to sketch interfaces quickly. It doesn't matter if you're not a good drawer, it's not hard to learn the drawing techniques to sketch web elements and screens quickly and creatively. "The Sketchnote Handbook" will help you if you have little or no drawing experience and the second title, "Sketching User Experiences: The Workbook" is a practise book for UX sketching techniques.
The Sketchnote Handbook
The Sketchnote Handbook is an illustrated book and video, designed to teach ordinary people how to create their own sketchnotes.
This book teaches you to create sketchnotes and use them to capture your thinking visually. You can learn how to draw graphic elements, types of sketchnote and techniques.
Download a Free Sample Chapter!, including the introduction, table of contents, all of chapter 4 and the complete index.
Although this is not a book specifically for web designers, it is very useful for us. To complement your learning about drawing web elements, we recommend you print some "Hand Drawn UI Kits" and practice drawing icons to incorporate them into your interface sketches. It would be good to use a UI Stencil with a set of icons and symbols to help you sketch UI elements.
Sketching User Experiences: The Workbook
In Sketching User Experiences: The Workbook, you will learn, through step-by-step instructions and exercises, various sketching methods that will let you express your design ideas about user experiences across time.


text:
Police said Jeremiah Hollenbeck, 28, of Lebanon, Maine, left four children in a car Wednesday afternoon while he was allegedly shoplifting from a Family Dollar in Franklin, New Hampshire.
No email address was supplied by
To complete your registration on this site, please supply an address.
Please confirm or modify the email address to which you will have subscription offers sent.
For a more personalized experience, please supply the following optional information.


text:
Green Mountain Power works to restore outages from stormJuly 04,2014Green Mountain Power issued the following press release this morning:
Green Mountain Power has restored power to more than 20,000 customers who lost power during yesterday's storm. The areas where damage was most extensive include towns along the Route 4 corridor, particularly around Poultney, Springfield, and Sunderland.
"The reported 70 mile per hour winds brought down hundreds of trees onto lines and broke dozens of poles," said Dorothy Schnure, GMP corporate spokesperson. "Each of these events needs a line crew and a tree crew, and can take anywhere from 30 minutes to make repairs to half a day or more if the damage is extensive."
Green Mountain Power crews worked through the night in difficult conditions, assisted by more than 110 contract lineworkers and tree trimmers. Fresh crews are arriving today from Canada and southern New England to keep an intensive effort to restore power as quickly as possible.
"We've made significant progress restoring power overnight and expect to get most customers restored by late today," said Schnure. "But in the areas with severe damage, we expect to be working on restoring customers' power well through the weekend."
"For the latest information, we will post updates through Facebook, Twitter, and media announcements," Schnure said. "We have put together a large contingent of workers to restore power as quickly as we can."
GMP offered the following safety advice for the public when experiencing high winds and thunderstorms:
* Treat any downed line as if it is live and stay at least 50 feet away from the line, and keep children and pets away.
* Contact GMP at 1-888-835-4672 to report downed lines and your local first responders if the lines are blocking roadways.
* For more information regarding outages and storm response, visit www.greenmountainpower.com.MORE IN This Just InMONTPELIER A new report from a commission that studied the cost, availability and quality of... Full StoryVermont fish hatchery changes focus, looks inland
BETHEL, Vt. Full StoryHONOLULU (AP) A group of Hawaii musicians and a Hawaiian Airlines flight attendant provided... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
Michigan Merit Exam is outdated; state leaders must implement new Common Core standards
EAST LANSING, Mich., June 25, 2013 — This week's release of the Michigan Merit Exam results reinforces the need for lawmakers to scrap the obsolete standardized test and instead fully implement the Common Core State Standards, the president of the Michigan Education Association said today.
The MME results showed a slight decline in student test scores this year, yet a trend of improved scores over the last four years. Proficiency scores in reading, writing, social studies, math and science have swung back and forth each year, making the exam unpredictable and unreliable.
"The Michigan Merit Exam is outdated and doesn't reflect the curriculum that is being taught in classrooms throughout the state, yet students and educators are unfairly being evaluated based on MME scores," MEA President Steve Cook said. "It's time for our state's leaders to get rid of the Michigan Merit Exam and implement the Common Core State Standards."
Michigan educators, administrators and policymakers began the process of implementing the Common Core State Standards in 2009. States must adopt the national standards in order to receive federal education funds.
Despite the fact that educators have spent the better part of three years preparing for its launch, the Legislature earlier this month irresponsibly stripped funding for Common Core implementation. Legislators left Lansing last Thursday to begin their summer vacations.
"As a result of the Legislature's short-sighted action, local school districts will once again have to change learning standards for teachers and students this fall, and they will once again be forced to base teacher evaluations on obsolete exams," Cook said. "It's not too late for our elected leaders to come back to Lansing and correct their error by restoring Common Core funding."


text:
On this day: December 19
Published On: Dec 18 2012 05:58:49 PM CST Updated On: Dec 19 2015 01:00:00 AM CST
"A Christmas Carol" is first published, the NHL plays its first games, Apollo 17 splashes down, and the U.S. House impeaches President Bill Clinton, all on this day.
The views expressed are not those of this company or its affiliated companies. Please note by clicking on "Post" you acknowledge that you have read the Terms Of Service and the comment you are posting is in compliance with such terms.


text:
Cigar Accessories
Sort By:
Adding executive level gifts, imprinted bar supplies and customized cigar accessories to your marketing mix is always a good idea. Because when you get your logo exposure at a personal level, you help increase your corporate branding and market presence. Get your logo and brand strategically placed in the offices and homes of your best clients. When you execute a well-planned marketing initiative, you build a stronger and more successful organization. Ensure that your brand is getting the positive exposure your business needs to continue to grow and develop with these stylish cigar accessories from Pinnacle Promotions. Because no matter what the purpose of you event may be, these tools are always well received by cigar aficionados. Holding a casual meeting on the golf course? Sleek, stylish and classic, these accessories are a great way to thank clients for their time.


text:
More about Tuesday (Wednesday's Post): Secret Archives, Mario, and Jose Garzon.Sunday, March 16th, 2008 by Ilana
Since Tuesday was one of the most packed days of the trip, Samee and I did not originally write about everything that we did on that day. If you look back at our post, we focused in depth mostly on the anthropological lab and our visit with the military. However, looking back on the trip, our other experiences on that day were incredibly significant to our overall experience, and I wanted to make sure that we published at least a little bit about these other experiences.The first place we visited after the military's presentation was to a secret police archive that was only recently discovered in 2005. The documents were piled so high they were seen through the windows of the building. Out of the 80 million documents in the archive, there are 8 million that have been worked on and 5 million that have been digitalized. It was exciting to learn about how the archives are being preserved in order to gain retrospective insight into the conflict, especially as evidence of crimes that were committed. Researchers have started with records from the years '75-'85 when the worst human rights violations have been committed. It was really an incredible source and an incredible opportunity to see it.Also during lunch, we heard from an activist named Mario who worked with the human rights organization, GAM. All around on the walls of the building were pictures of Guatemalans who had been disappeared by the military. He emphasized that these people were still gone and that what happened during the war still is impacting all of Guatemalan society today. He told us about the different tactics that the government used to make it seem like those people were still alive and criticized them for ignoring and denying the past. Both here and at the anthropology lab, it was emphasized that these organizations are still receiving threats today for the work that they do.The last event we fit in at the end of the day was a visit at a cafe with Jose Garzon, a foreign service officer for the past twenty years. He considered himself an expert in democracy, but not in Guatemala. His work in each country lasts only a few years at a time. He emphasized that he is a facilitator working with diplomats primarily from the central government in the country to implement democracy. In general, I think we as a group were frustrated by this focus after having seen the complete devastation that confronts the Lake Atitlan community. Personally, I believe that basically sustainable living conditions are a prerequisite for a stable democracy, and that the best way that the United States can help in other regions is by having a primary focus on humanitarian aid. While diplomacy and encouraging democracy on a governmental level is important, we witnessed the poverty among the country's indigenous first hand and were generally frustrated that Jose Garzon did not seem to be very aware of this or to be giving it the significance that we thought it deserved in his work. We had some heated conversations about this during the trip and I would invite others to comment on their ideas in the blog, since there were some very strong ones.


text:
Conservation stewardship assistance available
December 28, 2011 —
PENNSYLVANIA — The cutoff date for farmers to apply to participate in the 2012 sign-up for the Natural Resources Conservation Service Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) is January 13.
The CSP is a working lands conservation program available on a nationwide basis. It offers technical and financial assistance to farmers and ranchers for adopting and maintaining high standards of resource conservation and environmental stewardship.
The enrollment process is competitive, based on environmental benefits, and will be even more competitive than usual in 2012 as the total acres to be enrolled will be as much as a third less than the 12.8 million acre per year level provided by the 2008 Farm Bill. The 2012 iteration of CSP will have an enrollment cap between nine and 10 million acres due to a budget cut to the program made by Congress in the FY 2012 Agricultural Appropriations Act.
Eligible lands include cropland, grassland, prairie land, improved pastureland, rangeland, non-industrial private forest lands and agricultural land under tribal jurisdiction. Applicants must demonstrate they have effective control over these lands to be eligible, either through ownership or reasonably secure leases.
For more information, download a guide to the stewardship program from sustainableagriculture.net/wp-content/uploads/2011/09/NSAC-Farmers-Guide-to-CSP-2011.pdf.


text:
*name has been changed
Just before the new year, a popular monthly publication requested permission to publish "Loving a Child Through the Challenges of Life" in their spring edition. As if this opportunity weren't surreal enough, it would include a photo shoot and a video interview.
The child in me – the one who spent hours filling notebooks in her lemon-yellow bedroom – was giddy at the thought of my writing being published in a magazine that my parents and grandmother often read. But what thrilled me even more was that the message of hope contained in the article would reach a worldwide audience.
Little did I know this experience would offer another chance at letting go to grasp what really matters in life.
This is my story …


text:
Gemco Coins Jewelry & Pawn, Columbus' most trusted coin and jewelry dealer, would like to invite you to its store for a free evaluation of your collectibles and valuables.
Having been in business for more than 25 years in the same central Ohio location speaks volumes about the longevity and integrity of the business. Greg Martin, owner of Gemco, prides himself on being fair and honest.
"If you come to our store for an offer or appraisal, we will tell you both what we will buy and sell the item(s) for," Martin said. "That's a free, no-obligation quote for your collectibles."
He added, "Do you think another company coming to town for only three days can offer the same level of service? Think again. With no accountability for what they offer to pay — because they'll be out of town on the fourth day, along with your valuables — they probably haven't begun to be fair.
"As the owner of the business, I extend to everyone who comes in a personal guarantee to offer the most money possible for their treasures."
Not sure what you have? Bring it in — you will probably be surprised to find out just how much your valuables are worth that are just laying around collecting dust.
In addition to the items shown above, Gemco is looking to buy the following:
■ Sterling flatware, tea sets and holloware.
■ Watches — old pocket watches, Rolexes, railroad watches and antique wristwatches.
■ Jewelry — old costume jewelry, chains, class rings, necklaces, earrings and dental gold.
Gemco Coins Jewelry & Pawn is located at 5311 W. Broad St., one block west of Norton Road. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Call (614) 878-COIN (2646).
The prices for gold and silver may change, but not the level of trust or service you receive from Gemco. Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations and are for undamaged items.
Prices are subject to change due to market fluctuations and are for undamaged items.
State of Ohio License #PB.100636.000


text:
Good morning. It's the Freedom New Mexico Thursday briefing.
Rummage for a cause
LaCasa Senior Center in Clovis is having a rummage sale.
Starts at 8 a.m. Friday.
Not only lots of good junk to rummage through and possibly buy — there will also be fresh bean or potato burritos on sale for $1 each.
Fair warning
Clovis police are setting up a sobriety checkpoint from 10 p.m. Saturday until 2 a.m. Sunday somewhere in the city.
Officers will be targeting and arresting drunk drivers.
Website of the day
The Final Report from Keystone International regarding the Clovis / Portales Local Growth
Management Organization can be found at:
Question of the day
What's the best kind of lemonade? Standard, pink, or with some other fruit (strawberry, raspberry, etc.)?
Join in on this fun debate in the comment section below.
Star gazing
Bring binoculars or telescopes to Oasis State Park for star gazing Saturday.
Local astronomer Mick Hoffman will guide you through the galaxy.
Starts 7:30 p.m. at the group shelter and while the show is free, park entrance fees apply.
Today — Start building your Ark…numerous showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s.
Tonight — A little break for bailing…mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s to lower 60s.


text:
My prediction
Lebron stays with the Cavs. I give 85% that he does.
Bosh goes to Miami either resigns with the Raptors. Both players decisions depend on what they achieve in the Playoffs.
We get Amare Stoudemire on a max contract.
Then we sign Joe Johnson. And at last we resign Lee.
Douglas, Gallinari stay. Cant decide about McGrady-if he is worth resigning
Rodriquez, Walker, Chandler, Curry, Giddens and our two 2nd round draft picks are all tradable so we fill up the squad.


text:
If you are a new leader in Cub Scouting, here are some key resources that youshould review so that you can get your den or pack up and running, right fromthe start.
New Leader Brochures This series of brochures was designed to provide an at-a-glance orientation for new Cub Scout leaders.
Tiger Cub Den Leader (13-233) [PDF]
Cub Scout Den Leader (13-239) [PDF]
Webelos Den Leader (13-247) [PDF]
Cubmaster (13-237) [PDF]
Pack Committee Member (13-240) [PDF]
Cub Scout Leader Fast Start
This online training is provided to help you understand and carry out your responsibilities as a new den leader, pack leader, or committeemember. Be sure to review it before your first meeting.
Welcome, New Den Leader (13-231) [PDF] This brochure provides a quick overview of the Cub Scout program along with helpful information for new leaders.
New Cub Scout Leader Kit (13-134) The New Cub Scout Leader Kit is provided by local councils to new Cub Scout leaders in the fall of each year to help them get their units off to a successful start.
Program Ideas for Your First Month of Den Meetings (13-232) [PDF] If there are any new boys in your Wolf, Bear, or Webelos den, use these program ideas to help them earn their Bobcat badge, which every boy in Cub Scouting must complete.
The Pack's First Three Months (13-010) [PDF] This brochure was developed to help leaders get a new or reorganized unit off to a great start. This brochure is also available in Spanish [PDF]
Cub Scouting Highlights (13-513) This brochure provides an overview of all the resources available to you as a Cub Scout leader, including literature, training opportunities, special programs, areas of emphasis, and other tools for success.


text:
Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club
Prairie Village, Kansas
August 8, 2004
Rah takes home Girls Division honors at the Lockton Kansas City Junior Qualifier
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. â Bryant Lach knew he was doing something right when he made the turn with a 4-under-par 31 on Sunday at the Lockton Kansas City Junior Qualifier. He finished the round with a 2-under-par 69 and grabbed medalist honors, giving him a spot in Tuesdayâs tournament. Jane Rah picked up medalist honors in the Girls Division with a 3-over-par 74 and also gained entry into the tournament field.
Conducted by the American Junior Golf Association, the Lockton Kansas City Junior Qualifier was held at the Meadowbrook Golf & Country Club and featured 84 players from 16 states including 19 Kansas natives. Thirteen boys and three girls gained entry into the tournament, which will begin Tuesday.
The âSunflower Stateâ was kind to Lach, 16, of The Woodlands, Texas, who carded four birdies on Nos. 3, 5, 7 and 8.
âAfter No. 8, I got to 4-under-par,â Lach said. âTurning at 31 put me in a really good position for the back nine.â
Lach faced a slight obstacle when he made the turn however. He said he was only able to play nine holes prior to the qualifier round, so he didnât feel fully prepared when he chose which clubs to hit. As a result, he shot a 2-over-par 38, but still finished with a 2-under-par 69.
âIâm hitting the ball really well,â he said. âIâve been waiting for a strong finish, and I came out here looking to do just that. Hopefully I can repeat another 69.â
Also qualifying for Tuesdayâs tournament are Trevor James of Oak Park, Calif., Jack Ehlers of Ballwin, Mo., Trent Whitekiller of Sallisaw, Okla., Mike Greene of Overland Park, Kan., Jeffrey Dennis of Parkland, Fla., Bradley Atkinson of Rantoul, Ill., Spencer Alefs of Wichita, Kan., Jack Newman of Des Moines, Iowa, Michael McKinley, II of Dallas, Texas, Michael Lee of Oklahoma City, Okla., Jacob Meyerrose of Carmel, Ind., and Michael McDonnell of Leawood, Kan.
Rah, 13, of Torrance, Calif., immediately went to the putting green after leaving the scoring tent Sunday afternoon with a 3-over-par 74. She said the weakest part of her game was her putting.
âMy shots were good, but my short game was horrible,â Rah said. âI just had no follow-through.â
Rah began her round a little tired from the 22-hour drive from California on Saturday. She carded one birdie during her entire round on the par-5 No. 3, but was still able to hold it together until the end.
âI hit up in two and almost made an eagle on No. 3,â she said. âIt just went past the edge because of my putting. I need to work on putting those 10-footers.â
Qualifying for the Lockton Kansas City Junior with Rah are Henna Cho of Buena Park, Calif., and Chelsa Dooley of Murdock, Minn.
The American Junior Golf Association is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the overall growth and development of young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf. The largest association of its kind, the AJGA has a junior membership (boys and girls ages 12-18) of approximately 5,000 junior golfers from 50 states and 30 foreign countries.
Titleist, the AJGAâs National Sponsor, has been the catalyst and driving force behind the Associationâs success since 1989. Rolex Watch U.S.A., a supporter of the AJGA since 1983, became an AJGA Premier Partner in 2004.
AJGA alumni have risen to the top of amateur, collegiate and professional golf. More than 160 former AJGA juniors currently play on the PGA and LPGA Tours and have compiled more than 300 wins. AJGA alumni include Phil Mickelson, Tiger Woods, Davis Love III, Mike Weir, Charles Howell III, Jim Furyk, Vicki Goetze-Ackerman, Grace Park, Cristie Kerr and Beth Bauer.
The first round of the Lockton Kansas City Junior will begin on Tuesday with tee-times from 7:00 a.m. â 11:48 a.m. For more information on the Lockton Kansas City Junior, contact tournament headquarters at (678) 617-2424.
The Foundation
The Achieving Competitive Excellence (ACE) Grant program provides financial assistance to junior golfers who wish to play in AJGA events. Its goal is to give top-flight golf opportunities to young golfers regardless of financial resources. This program helps to fulfill the AJGA's mission of developing young men and women who aspire to earn college golf scholarships through competitive junior golf.
What is Leadership Links?
Leadership Links is a new program whereby the AJGA is able to further its mission to help develop young men and women by teaching charitable giving skills and service-oriented practices at an early age. This program gives juniors all the tools necessary to donate their time, talent and resources to local charities and the AJGA youth development programs. Please click here to learn more about the program and the different opportunities available.


text:
Launch of Philosophy in Sephora Singapore 2012
(Gah! I thought I'd schedule this post to be published earlier; I just checked and realized I set it to March. @_@)
Philosophy is finally going to land on our shores! Slated to launch at all Singapore Sephora stores on 27 April 2012, our sunny island was chosen to be the first Asian country to shelve the Philosophy brand due to our 'level of sophistication, different ethnic groups, and an English-speaking environment', as mentioned by a Philosophy personnel.
At the Philosophy press event, we were shown and got to try their popular products like 'purity made simple' cleanser, 'hope in a jar' moisturizer, 'miracle worker' dark spot correcting system, and 'turbo booster c powder'.
It would all have been a better experience had I not rushed down from a meeting looking all disheveled and the assistants started me off right away with 'hope in a jar' and right after, 'micro delivery peel' which is an exfoliation system that promotes skin renewal. Peel after moisturizer?!?! :O


text:
See triple and love it.
For limited time, earn Triple Aeroplan® Miles on hotel bookings and car rentals through aircanada.com until November 12, 2012. Plus receive a free car upgrade using Avis® Coupon #UCAA001 or Budget® Coupon #UCAZ001.
Aeroplan Triple Mile terms and conditions:
Hotel stays or car rental bookings must be made through aircanada.com to be eligible for Aeroplan Mile accumulation. Bookings made via the call center are not eligible for mileage accumulation. Must be an Aeroplan Member. If you are not an Aeroplan Member, you can visit the Aeroplan website (www.aeroplan.com) and enrol today. Activation of new memberships may take up to 72 hours. Enrolment terms and conditions are available on the Aeroplan website (www.aeroplan.com).
Only hotel stays or car rentals booked exclusively at aircanada.com between September 4 and November 12, 2012 for hotel stays or car rentals completed between September 4 and December 31, 2012 inclusively are eligible for this offer. A car rental is defined as a car rental for one or more consecutive days. Aeroplan Miles are earned for the price of the online car rentals booked, less taxes, fees, surcharges and returns. Change and cancellation fees do not qualify. Members who do not provide their Aeroplan Number before completing their hotel or car booking will not be eligible to receive Aeroplan Miles. Aeroplan Numbers cannot be added once the hotel stay or car rental booking is made and Aeroplan account cannot be retroactively credited. The member's Aeroplan account must be in good standing at the time the Aeroplan Miles are awarded. All Aeroplan Miles earned will be credited to the member's Aeroplan account once the hotel stay or car rental is completed. The Bonus Aeroplan Miles you earn are not Air Canada Status Miles and do not count towards Air Canada Top Tier Status. Please allow approximately 90 days after completion of the hotel stay or car rental for Aeroplan Miles to be credited. Offer available for residents of Canada and the U.S. only.
Offer is subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and conditions may apply.
Free car upgrade terms and conditions:
Coupons valid for a one-time, one-car group upgrade on an Intermediate (Group C) to a Full-Size (Group E) car. Maximum upgrade to Premium (Group G), excluding intermediate SUV (Group F). Offer valid on daily, weekend, weekly and monthly rates only. The upgraded car is subject to vehicle availability at the time of rental and may not be available on some rates at some times. Coupons valid at participating Avis & Budget locations in Canada and the contiguous U.S. One coupon per rental. Coupons cannot be transferred, sold and we reserve the right to change terms anytime at our sole discretion. A 24-hour advance reservation is required. Upgrade will be applied at time of rental. May not be used in conjunction with any other coupon Number. Renter must meet Avis & Budget age, driver and credit requirements. Minimum age may vary by location. An additional daily surcharge may apply for renters under 25 years of age. Fuel charges are extra. Rental must begin by December 31, 2012. Must quote applicable coupon #. For full terms, visit avis.ca/upgrade or budget.ca/upgrade.
Offers subject to change without notice. Other restrictions and conditions may apply.
®Aeroplan is a registered trademark of Aimia Inc.
® Avis is a registered trademark licensed to Aviscar, Inc. for use in Canada.
® Budget is a registered trademark licensed to Budgetcar, Inc. for use in Canada.


text:
The Automotive and Financial Information Source for People with Special Credit Needs.
We can help you get easy auto financing or a cheap car loan in minutes!
So you want to save the environment and go green with your new hybrid car? Well, they're safe for the planet, but are they safe for you or emergency responders in a car crash?


text:
Some debates are harder to watch than others. Take a look back at 12 cringe-worthy moments in debate history.
'You're Likeable Enough, Hillary' -- Tension was already high between Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in 2008 when Clinton fumbled speaking about her likeability. Obama looked up from his paper and interjected, "You're likable enough, Hillary," then promptly continued to write away. "I appreciate that," a laughing Clinton responded.


text:
In Eating Mindfully, Susan Albers recommends starting with one mealtime: breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
Choose a specific location to eat, such as your table or the lunchroom at work.
Sit quietly. Don't get up, and don't answer the phone.
Have all the food you intend to eat on the table in front of you before starting.
To be mindful you must give your full attention to your eating. You must focus on the process of eating and enjoying your meal.
Susan Albers suggests that one way to slow down the process of eating is to challenge the way you have always done it.
For example, try eating using a pair of chopsticks instead of your customary utensils. This will force you to take smaller portions, eat more slowly, and look at your food more closely. Other strategies include eating with your non-dominant hand, chewing your food 30 to 50 times per bite, or trying to make the portion of food you've taken for the meal last 20 minutes.
Observe the sensation of picking up the food and placing it in your mouth.
In Coming to Our Senses, mindfulness guru Jon Kabat Zinn says, "When we taste with attention, even the simplest foods provide a universe of sensory experience, awakening us to them."
The Raisin Consciousness is an exercise Jon Kabat Zinn uses with his clients as a first meditation [2]. The exercise is based on Buddhist teachings. (Note: if you don't like raisins, you can use another fruit or nut.)
Kabat Zinn discusses the experience thus:
"The raisin exercise dispels all previous concepts we may be harboring about meditation. It immediately places it in the realm of the ordinary, the everyday, the world you already know but are now going to know differently. Eating one raisin very, very slowly allows you to drop right into the knowing in ways that are effortless, totally natural, and entirely beyond words and thinking. Such an exercise delivers wakefulness immediately. There is in this moment only tasting."
Albers, S. (2003). Eating Mindfully. Oakland, Calif.: New Harbinger Publications, Inc.
Kabat Zinn, J. (2005). Coming to Our Senses. New York: Hyperion.
[1] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/sites/default/files/images/thumbnails/mindful%20eating.jpg
[2] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/glossary/3#term24
[3] http://www.takingcharge.csh.umn.edu/enhance-your-wellbeing/health/diet-nutrition/what-experts-recommend-healthy-eating


text:
Nelly FurtadoView in iTunes
To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music.
When Nelly Furtado appeared with her neo-hippie, multiculti debut, Whoa, Nelly!, in 2001, a dance-diva makeover seemed like an impossibility, but the singer/songwriter revived and sustained her career with the sexually charged Loose in 2006, in the process consolidating her position as one of the most unpredictable artists of her decade. Furtado always proudly displayed her Portuguese heritage, a distinction that separated her from legions of emerging female singer/songwriters in the early days of the new millennium, but her uniqueness didn't cease there: she had an ear for elliptical yet memorable melodies, a taste for Brit-pop balanced by an immersion in modern R&B and hip-hop. All this surfaced on Whoa, Nelly! and its hits "Turn Off the Light" and "I'm Like a Bird," but she really pushed her rhythmic influences to the forefront on Loose, resulting in "Promiscuous" and "Man Eater," her biggest hits to date, and suggesting that Furtado had many avenues yet to explore. A native of the Canadian city of Victoria, Furtado was a musically precocious child, learning to play a variety of instruments and singing in choirs, spending as much time listening to modern R&B like Mariah Carey and TLC as she did Brit-pop, eventually winding her way toward hip-hop and Brazilian music. Upon her high school graduation she headed to Toronto, soon joining the hip-hop duo Nelstar. Not long afterward, the duo of Brian West and Gerald Eaton, core members of the Philosopher Kings, produced the Furtado demo that led to her contract with DreamWorks. Whoa, Nelly!, her first album, appeared in late 2000 and DreamWorks built the album gradually, capitalizing on strong reviews and a supporting slot for Moby, with the record truly taking off when "I'm Like a Bird" turned into a hit on a road that led to a Grammy for Song of the Year. This was one of four Grammy nominations and several hits including "Turn Off the Light," which displayed her rhythmic roots in a way "I'm Like a Bird" did not. Furtado had a daughter as she was working on her second album, and her new role as a mother was evident on Folklore. Released in November 2003, it was an ambitious album that garnered some good reviews along with some negative notices, and it failed to generate a hit. Perhaps the under-performance of Folklore pushed Furtado toward the musical makeover of Loose, the 2006 album produced largely by hip-hop superstar Timbaland. Heavy on grooves and overtly sexual, Loose had a pair of smash singles: "Promiscuous," which was a chart-topper in the U.S., and "Maneater," which performed the same feat in the U.K. Both singles set the soundtrack for 2006 around the world, helping the album shift seven million copies internationally. Her star status fortified, Furtado took her time delivering a follow-up, releasing her first Spanish-language album, Mi Plan, in September 2009. A collection of remixes from Mi Plan appeared a year later and was followed just a few weeks later by The Best of Nelly Furtado. Her fifth studio album, the largely positive and upbeat The Spirit Indestructible, was scheduled for release during fall 2012. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine
Top Albums
Top Songs
Top Music Videos
Top Films
Birth Name:
Nelly Kim Furtado
02 December 1978 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canad
Years Active:
'90s, '00s, '10s


text:
CEOs must use finnese in the world of lobbying and sealzy favours.Read More »
Home » Author Archives: peter galuszka
Are the Russians Coming?
BY ANY MEASURE, Russia's Gazprom is huge. With 30.4 trillion cubic meters of natural gas in reserves, it is the world's biggest gas company, accounting for 25 percent of world supplies. It is Russia's largest company with revenues of $35.2 billion and 330,000 workers, and represents 8 percent of Russia's GDP. Despite a recent flap over cutting off the flow ...Read More »
Our Broadband Fiasco
High-speed connectivitiy in the U.S. is rolling out in slow motion. Whose fault is it?Read More »
Service is as Service Does
CEOs talk the talk, but many companies don't deliver.Read More »


text:
While Cogswell makes sure our students understand the theory and fundamentals behind what they are doing, its main focus is on giving students the opportunity to put that theory into practice through project-based learning. Dashiell Sarnoff took the "Basic Building Blocks of Entrepreneurship" class and decided his class project would be to open a student store called, "The Cogswell Armory." After Jeffrey Efting took the class and became a partner in the project.
From its humble beginnings in a corner of the Associated Student Office, then relocated to a storage closet, the store now has its own room. Listen in to this short video as Dashiell and Jeffrey share what they learned in the process in this short video. Listen in as they talk about the decisions they made to take the store from a tiny corner in the ASB office to a room of its own and the things they needed to consider to make it work.
Check out the Armory's Facebook page for the latest news.
Tags: Building Blocks of Entrepreneurship class, Cogswell Student Store, Dashiell Sarnoff, Jeffrey Efting


text:
Hounds left fielder Gilbert Alvarado hacks a ball into play during the second game of Friday's doubleheader. (CNJ staff photo: Jesse Wolfersberger)
By Dave Wagner: CNJ sports writer
PORTALES — Cameron played an errorless doubleheader on Friday.
On the other hand, when Eastern New Mexico University made fielding mistakes, the Aggies made them pay for it.
ENMU pitcher Kelly Crain bobbled a sacrifice bunt in the sixth inning of a scoreless tie in the first game, opening the door for a four-run outburst that carried Cameron to a 4-0 victory at Greyhound Field.
In the nightcap, shortstop Matt Hinojosa booted a potential double play ball on the second hitter of the game and the Aggies again went to work for four runs en route to a 13-3 triumph, extending the Greyhounds' losing streak to six after a 16-4 start.
ENMU committed five errors in the two games — all but Crain's coming in the second contest. Only six of the Aggies' 17 runs were unearned, but the errors were all costly and led to extra runs.
Still, ENMU coach Phil Clabaugh pointed to his team's suddenly listless offense as the major problem.
"This team wins by hitting, and we ain't hitting," Clabaugh said. "It could be something to do with the (opponents') pitching, but it doesn't look that different to me.
"Unless we start hitting again, things are going to be tough."
The Hounds have managed 40 hits and 17 runs in their last six games, and they've shown that their pitching and defense aren't strong enough to withstand that lack of production.
Crain (3-3) gave the team a solid start, holding the Aggies (11-13) to just one hit through five innings. But he walked Wayne Pettet leading off the sixth, then failed to come up with Blake Hughes' sacrifice bunt.
Another sacrifice moved the runners into scoring position, and first baseman John Herbert followed by lining a 3-2 pitch into right field for a two-run single.
Right-hander Kacy Groves (3-4) faced the minimum 21 batters in a seven-inning shutout, walking none and striking out two. Catcher Brian Green had two of the Hounds' three hits.
The Aggies collected 16 hits off three ENMU hurlers and scored in all but one inning.
"We played on Wednesday (losing twice to University of Science & Arts of Oklahoma) and we didn't play that well," Cameron coach Todd Holland said. "We were just trying to get back into the swing of things.
"Our pitching did a good job. We made plays and we had timely hits. When you do that, things tend to go your way."
Left-hander Ryan Totte (2-1) took advantage of the big lead in the nightcap to pitch into the sixth inning. Pettet went 4-for-4 with two walks, four runs scored and four RBIs while B.J. Cole drove in five runs with a pair of doubles and a groundout.
Trailing 11-3, ENMU had the bases loaded with one out in the sixth when Gilbert Alvarado was nicked on the hand by a 3-2 pitch. After a lengthy discussion between the coaches and umpires, Alvarado was ruled out on a checked-swing, and reliever Jason Huffaker escaped by getting Clayton Young on a pop-up to short.
"That was a tough call on Gilbert," Clabaugh said. "We had a chance to get back in it, but it's hard to argue with the base umpire when he said, 'He offered (swung) at it.'"
Designated hitter Kelton Hayes led ENMU's nine-hit attack with 3-for-4, while right fielder Justin Gee was 2-for-2 with a pair of walks.


text:
"Welcome to Floors Castle, home to my family and to my predecessors since the house was built for the 1st Duke of Roxburghe in 1721. What you see is an evolving story of a house with impressions left by succeeding generations. Like any family home it is continuing to undergo change with rearrangement of furniture, new decoration and additions from time to time. These changes reflect individual taste and ideas and I believe give the house such life and charm.
I hope you enjoy your visit and share the enormous pleasure we derive from Floors and its surroundings".
Duke of Roxburghe


text:
Yui: Why do you stay there then?
Kazi: I being a demon lord choose a new realm- this country as they used to call it- I hat the constant burning heat there is always a breeze here though
Yui: I see
Kazi: nods yup its pretty cool-
Yui: We should go to my home one of these days
Kazi: sounds like a deal-
Yui: -smiles and yawns-
Kazi: I wish I had a real nice bed right now not theses bones-
Aoi: I'm gonna check on Yui. *flies over to them* Hiya. Michael's okay now. ^-^
Originally Posted by Ouacus
Aoi: *nods* Yupp he's fine.
Kazi: that's great..-
Scarlet: *sings the siren song*
Originally Posted by Granite
Kazi: that's great..-
Aoi: So what's up?
*flying in the sky*
Scarlet: *finishs the song*
Forum Rules


text:
|NOTE: This product is no longer being sold and might not be supported. View the End-of-Life Notice to learn:
High-Performance, Affordable Storage for Small Businesses
Cisco NSS300 Series Smart Storage provides comprehensive data protection that combines onsite and online backup in a single affordable, high-speed solution. Built-in and add-on applications extend usage beyond storage, giving you more for your money.
Cisco NSS300 Series Smart Storage offers:
- High performance: Class-leading performance helps reduce backup time while allowing multiple people to use the device simultaneously.
- Integrated online backup available: Combine onsite and online backup for a more complete, flexible data protection and disaster recovery solution. Built-in support for Mozy, the world's most popular online backup service, helps centralize and automate backup of critical business data—what to store locally and what to back up online—all through one intuitive interface.
- Built-in and add-on applications: Extend capabilities beyond storage, and get more for your money. Running applications on Cisco Smart Storage helps ensure that they are available at all times, and can eliminate the need for additional devices on the network. View an updated list of add-on applications.
- Security and data encryption: On-disk data encryption protects critical business data stored on disk even if hard drives are stolen.
- Simplified configuration and management: Setup takes minutes and a straightforward, browser-based interface simplifies configuration. Cisco Access Now provides simple and secure remote access.
- Flexibility: Choose from multiple backup modes and share files across Windows, Macintosh, and Linux platforms.
- Reliable, high-availability design: Safeguard data and reduce downtime with Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) 0, 1, 5, 6, and 10 configurations, and hot-swappable drives.
- Service and support: Protect your investment with Cisco Small Business Support Service, which provides three-year, peace-of-mind coverage.


text:
International investors as well as current and former world leaders met this week in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, India, at the CII Partnership Summit. Participants discussed opportunities to promote financial stability and economic growth through international investment in India. The event was co-organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the Uttar Pradesh government, and the Confederation of Indian Industry. While there were no extraordinary outcomes reported, the summit was another opportunity for India to woo global investors and bring attention to emerging opportunities.
The conference opened on Sunday with an address by Commerce Minister Anand Sharma, which reiterated India's national manufacturing policy originally announced in 2011. It aims to create more than 100 million jobs and take manufacturing's share of the Indian gross domestic product from 16 to 26 percent over the next decade. Various policies and trade agreements are being put into place to support this policy.
The summit closed Wednesday with a keynote address from Australia's Lindsay Fox, who is among the world's richest people and is best known as the founder and chairman of his family-owned trucking and logistics company, Linfox. In his address, "Global Partnerships for Enduring Growth," Fox discussed how business opportunities and personal relationships often develop in tandem. As reported by the Times of India, Fox asked everyone in the audience to stand up and greet each other "as if you have discovered your lost childhood friend." Fox said, "If you want to trade and do business, then you have to network … We are here to do business and try to work out the outcomes with India." Investing in relationships
Fox's comments resonated with me and are consistent with my experience in India and around the world. Developing strong, supportive business relationships is the key to creating successful partnerships with customers and suppliers. This requires getting to know business partners as people; listening to them; and understanding their priorities, the opportunities they see, and the concerns they have.
Just as you invest money to make more money, you must invest time in developing relationships. In some parts of the world, the investment of time is considerable. In doing business with partners outside our own countries and cultures, we have to be especially sensitive to how the process of forming relationships varies and may stretch us to be more flexible. But as those of you responsible for global business development and sourcing will affirm, the time invested in forming solid relationships with potential business partners pays dividends in successful partnerships that are accretive to both organizations.
As Fox says, networking is important. APICS provides professionals with a structured forum for networking. And while schedules are demanding, taking advantage of conferences, such as APICS Asia Supply Chain and Operations 2013 in Mumbai, India, April 4–5, provides professionals the opportunity to learn from and about one another. In the end, companies do not do business with companies as much as people do business with people.
APICS certifications are known as the standards in global supply chain and operations. When professionals think of APICS, they think of our certifications. Increasingly, however, APICS also is a conduit by which professionals from across the world can form relationships with one another. I hope this year you will make it a priority to attend an APICS event or an event offered by one of more than 280 APICS partners serving you locally.
Questions for discussion
In other news
Related APICS education
Achieving Greater Operational Efficiency in Hospitals
By Rangarajan Parthasarathy, CPIM
January/February 2013, APICS magazine
Testing the Waters
By Dave Turbide, CFPIM, CIRM, CSCP, CMfgE
March/April 2012, APICS magazine
Giving Support and Service with APICS Principles
By Elizabeth Rennie
September/October 2012, APICS magazine
Not an APICS member? Join today.
Type the code from the image


text:
Buy for$7.78(7 items)
Written by Uldreth on 03.12.2012 at 20:30
The main melody in Null is so infectious it is unbelievable.
Written by Guest on 03.12.2012 at 20:53
+1... It's a great fusion!
I would like to get more into electronic music but unfortunately it's difficult to find something really interesting! =/
Written by Guest on 03.12.2012 at 21:26
The other side ("the mainstream one") could be somewhere near to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoGJTCOaBSQ
Written by Guest on 03.12.2012 at 21:57
You say "futurepop" is something I should try to look for (regarding that youtube song), am I right? This will help me... I cannot estimate the subgenre myself as I am still confused about all the styles of electronic-based music :-)
Regarding the The Algorithm - I know that it's not completely the same style but I LOVE album Origins by Bend the Sky, it's the best djenty album so far for me by a margin! The Algorithm's music share some similarities... At least I feel it like that.


text:
The search for Pamela Wilcox Dohrman, 72, of Hanalei, has turned up no sign of the missing hiker and will resume on Monday morning, according to Kauai County officials.
Dohrman was reported missing Saturday evening after she failed to return from a hike that afternoon. According to family members, she left her Kokee cabin at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday.
Personnel from the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Kauai Fire Department, the Kauai Police Department, and the Kauai Search and Rescue canine team searched Saturday evening and into the early morning hours on Sunday.
Roughly 65 searchers, including agency personnel, family members and volunteers, assisted when the search resumed at daybreak Sunday and was concluded at around 6:30 p.m.
Search areas included Waininiua Trail, Berry Flats, Kumuwela Road, and Kumuwela Trail.
Anyone who may have seen Dohrman is encouraged to call KPD Dispatch at 241-1711.


text:
Felger and Mazz Felger & Mazz on Radio Row.
Super Bowl Flags The walls of Radio Row were lined with all the flags from past Super Bowls.
Super Bowl XLVI Flag Super Bowl XLVI's flag was the biggest, and right behind the 98.5 broadcast desk on Radio Row.
Gresh and Zo Media Day Scott Zolak and Andy Gresh broadcast live from the 50-yard line at Super Bowl XLVI Media Day.
Bill O'Brien Patriots offensive coordinator Bill O'Brien was the first guest to join Gresh & Zo live from Media Day.
Brandon Spikes Patriots linebacker Brandon Spikes joined Gresh & Zo on Media Day.
Dane Fletcher At Media Day Patriots linebacker Dane Fletcher joins Gresh and Zo at Media Day.
Rich Ornberger At Media Day Patriots offensive lineman Rich Ornberger joins Gresh and Zo at Super Bowl XLVI Media Day.
Vic The Brick Fox Sports' Vic The Brick stopped by Felger & Mazz on Thursday, showcasing "the dragon."
Ty Law Patriots great Ty Law stopped by on Thursday, but wasn't along for long...
Rich Gannon and Ty Law ...Former Raiders quarterback Rich Gannon, who played against Ty in the famous Snow Bowl, also joined Felger & Mazz.
Brooke Bentley Yahoo! Sports' Brooke Bentley became a fan favorite among Felger & Mazz, and stopped by the show on Friday.
Brooke and Mazz Tony shows off his new facial hair to Brooke.
The Crew The 98.5 The Sports Hub crew has some fun on Radio Row.
Robert Kraft Patriots owner Robert Kraft spent some time with Gresh & Zo on Radio Row, talking about everything from Super Bowl XLVI to his wife Myra.
Willie and Scott Former Patriots Willie McGinest and Scott Pioli talk on Radio Row in Indianapolis at Super Bowl XLVI. (Photo by Rick Radzik/98.5 The Sports Hub)
Dick Vermeil Super Bowl winning coach Dick Vermeil joins Gresh & Zo on Radio Row.
Bill Romanowski Former NFL linebacker Bill Romanowski sits down with Gresh and Zo.
Phil Simms Former Giants quarterback and CBS Analyst Phil Simms joins Felger and Mazz.
Brooke Bentley Yahoo! Sports' Brooke Bentley pays a visit to Felger and Mazz (and crew) after their listeners started tweeting her.
Joe Montana Four-time Super Bowl champion Joe Montana stopped by to talk with Gresh & Zo.
"Mean" Joe Greene "Mean" Joe Greene was nice enough to stop by Gresh & Zo on Friday, and made Gresh a very happy person.
Kind Of Quiet It was a lot quieter on Radio Row early in the week, but...
Busy By Wednesday A look from behind Felger and Mazz at Radio Row on Wednesday.
T&R Enjoy A Laugh Toucher and Rich have some fun with their "Screwing With The Giants" bit from Super Bowl XLVI Media Day.
Rosevelt Colvin Former Patriots linebacker Rosevelt Colvin poses with Toucher and Rich.
The Crossover As Toucher and Rich wrap up, Gresh and Zo take their place.
Rich Eisen NFL Network's Rich Eisen joins Toucher and Rich to break down Patriots-Giants.
Hub Crew Hard At Work The 98.5 The Sports Hub crew is hard at work on Radio Row at Super Bowl XLVI.
Frank Wycheck Former NFL Tight End Frank Wycheck sat down with Gresh and Zo on Friday.
Deep Thoughts During A Break Felger and Mazz take a breather during a commercial break.
Fans At Radio Row For the first time, the NFL opened the doors of Radio Row to the fans.
Antonio Pierce Former Giants linebacker Antonio Pierce joins Felger and Mazz.
Adam Vinatieri Future Hall of Famer Adam Vinatieri stops by Gresh & Zo on Radio Row.
Gresh and Zo with Adam Gresh & Zo pose for a picture with Adam Vinatieri.
Categories: NFL Playoffs Patriots Sports Syndicated Sports


text:
Because **** you, that's why
Originally Posted by Takure
Do you know that, curse words are a stress release?
Do you know, here in Aust curse words are used in everyday language.
Do you know, that here in Aust. Your best friend, isn't referred to as a "mate" or "friend" but as a "C**t".
Do you know, that there is nothing wrong with Curse words. It's all about how they're used.
Stop being so soft, put your big-boy shoes on and get over it.
This^ is why I like Aussies so much, they don't get their panties in a wad over some meaningless words and they speak their mind.
Originally Posted by miino
I mean we are humans not animals!
Humans are a part of the Animalia Kingdom, which makes us Animals.
Because we all have different opinions and as long as that is the case, the insults shall continue
Originally Posted by Shukuro Tsukishima
Because we all have different opinions and as long as that is the case, the insults shall continue
Or we could learn to respect other opinions...just sayin'
threads like these have been made numerous times.
Forum Rules


text:
Hire Tools for one-off jobs from our hire shop
Shelving & Storage
D.I.Y. kids wooden storage bench
This wooden storage bench is the perfect way to tidy up a kid's bedroom.
Shelving & Storage
How to build open shelving
Open shelving is the perfect solution for filling a dead space in your home with some additional storage space.
Check out our huge plant range. If you're not 100% happy, return it with a receipt for a refund. *excludes seedlings
Planting & Growing
How to make a wire espalier trellis
A wire espalier trellis can help transform a garden or courtyard into an attractive, lush and modern outdoor space.
Planting & Growing
11 ground covers for your garden
Whether you're looking to cover a large area or simply fill some space between plants in a garden bed, there are many types of garden ground covers to consider. Some have a scent, some feature flowers and all vary in leaf colour, density and coverag...
Get your products home Safely and securely
Outdoor Living
How to design your outdoor room
Make the most of your living and entertaining areas by creating an outdoor living room to enjoy with your family.
Outdoor Living
How to choose the perfect outdoor setting
The right furniture can transform any outdoor space to a more liveable area, but how do you choose. Find out with this guide from Bunnings Warehouse.
Plan and design your kitchen online with our Kitchen Planner
Benchtops & Cabinets
How to apply clear hard wax oil to benchtops
A timber hardwood benchtop in the kitchen is a great feature, but it needs some care and protection to keep it looking that way.
How to paint a tiled splashback
An easy and affordable way to give your kitchen a fresh, new look without the cost of removing your tile splashback is to paint it.
Change your old hot water system to a new Dux gas or electric system.
Planning & Projects
How to plan a bathroom renovation
There are plenty of things to think about before you start renovating your bathroom. We've made a list of the big ones to get you started
Planning & Projects
Bathroom makeovers on a budget
There are a number of simple, low cost things you can do to improve your bathroom.
Plan a new colour scheme for your room online
How To Paint
How to paint plywood
We'll take you through the steps and show you the right way to stain or paint plywood.
How To Paint
How to paint a laminate benchtop
Learn how easy it is to paint a laminate benchtop
Hire a Rug Doctor from your local Bunnings and give your carpets and rugs a professional clean.
How to clean windows
A regular clean of the windows is a simple way to improve the look and feel of your home.
D.I.Y. shadow box feature wall
An easy way to add dimension to a bare wall is with a shadow box.
Choose from our range of split system air conditioners and we can arrange installation for you.
Safety & Security
Shining a light on home automation
Imagine a home where you can stream music in any room, where there are no Wi-Fi black spots and where you can monitor the house while you're away via your smartphone. Sounds expensive, right? Wrong.
How To Save Energy & Electricity
How to save energy at home
Learn how easy it is to save energy around your home. We'll give you some handy tips to help the environment and save you money.
Posting a Gift Card is easy. Choose a value, select a design, make it your own and get it delivered.
A Bunnings eGift card is the ideal last-minute gift. Choose a value, select a design, personalise it and email it instantly.
A Corporate Gift Card from Bunnings is the perfect way to reward your staff or clients.
Contact your nearest store to order this product
With a handy half bowl, this sink and its range of optional accessories provides the benefit of larger sinks without compromising on bench space.
"We have the widest range of sinks to get the look you want."
Kate - Team Member
Sinks & Taps
How to choose a kitchen sink
The sink is one of the most important features in your kitchen. We'll show you how to choose the right one to help make washing up less of a chore.
Sinks & Taps
How to create a cut out for sinks and cooktops
Before you install the sink or cooktop in your kitchen, you may need to cut a hole in your benchtop. We'll show you how to do it safely and easily.
Sinks & Taps
How to unblock a sink drain
Learn how to unblock a sink using a plunger. See how to use a drain cleaner to get rid of any remaining residue.
Sinks & Taps
How to install undersink storage
Create more space in your kitchen by installing a storage unit under your sink. It's easy to do yourself and we'll show you how.
How to tile a splashback
Find out just how easy it is to tile a splashback yourself with our step-by-step guide.
Install a stainless steel splashback
A stainless steel splashback can make a stylish addition to your kitchen that also protects the wall behind your cooktop. We'll show you how easy it can be to install one yourself.
Benchtops & Cabinets
How to install a pull-out rubbish bin
Keep your rubbish out of sight with a pull out trash bin. We'll show you how to assemble one in just a few simple steps.
Benchtops & Cabinets
How to install a telescopic tea towel rack
A towel rack is a great way to keep all your towels neatly stored away. We'll show you how to install a telescopic tea towel rail to make the most of your kitchen cabinet space


text:
Seriously. How many times do we have to hear that Mao "only" landed 3, or 4, or 5 clean triples after some great performances like GPF or this one? Some people ignore every other positive aspect of her skating, even when she gets some of the highest base values in competitions. Why does she always receive so much criticism when she's not absolutely perfect? You can bet that even if she is absolutely perfect, many people here will come and say she can't jump, she had ur, was overscored and so on...
When she lands 5 triples and has 2 mistakes, ok, she was not good, but some posters say she landed 2 clean triples and was atrocious. When she lands 5 triples and has 1 mistake, people say she skated like it was 1982, even if most skaters were even worse. When she lands 6 triples, but has 2 <, she only landed 4 triples. When she lands 6 triples, but has two mistakes, she only landed 4 clean triples. ***?? Clean triples is the only thing that matters in figure skating?
Not to mention some sick posters who post criticism and offenses to Mao like, 10 times every day. This is tiresome.
And as I have said before, while her performance here was beautiful, Mao is capable of doing so much more. And I think there are more posts about how happy posters are for Mao relative to amount of "complaints" there are. I hope you can see that.
I don't take too much consideration in the scores. It is nationals inflation, which is standard. Akiko would not get 115+ with her skate today, nor Mao would get 130 for her respective FS. I think in the end, the placements are correct, and that is what matters.
Congrats to the medalists! I feel bad for Akiko, but I hope she makes the most of her opportunity at 4CC and Worlds (one that sadly Oda, as the 4th place finisher in the men, won't get).
she is very harshly critized in this forum. I think people expect a lot from Mao.
I'm just peeking in. Do I gather that Akiko is going to Worlds? That's wonderful!
I'm glad to see that Akiko is definitely going to Worlds. I hope all of the entries perform well at both Worlds (Jr/Sr) and 4CC!
Wow Mao, that was beautiful! I absolutely love her swan program and thought she skated brilliantly today, I love the way she moves so effortlessly over the ice, really impressed by Satoko getting a medal , good for her great skating by alot of the younger ladies , Hongo , Oba, Kato in the free. all of the Japanese skaters have such lovely knee bend in their skating
To be "fair" - this happens to a lot of skaters. Carolina or Kiira are getting a lot of "critisism" too. I love Adelina and I don't get how some people can talk about her the way they do. For Patrick you have poeple making fun of his falls, posting pictures or whatever (I often disagree with his scores myself, but I still don't like the personal part). Hanyu seems to be heading the same way - he was all-beloved last year, now the flatation and conspiracy stuff is coming up. That might get really ugly in the future. It seems to be you're either underscored or hated - but I'm kind of sure some skaters could even manage both.Originally Posted by Leonardo
But of course I agree with what you wrote. Mao has been getting the heat this season. There has been a lot of stupid judging and it's rather obvious this system still needs changes and tweaks. But that's no reason for an outcry like that. Glad someone said it


text:
"I've been listening to the Catholic Answers Live podcast for about a year now. Today I heard Patrick Coffin say you were reaching all nations, and I felt I had to confirm it! I love your show and I learn every day. Thank you very much!"
"If I am right, Thy grace impart still in the right to stay. If I am wrong, Oh, teach my heart to find the better way."