text:
SongBrook management is committed to providing the finest manufactured
home retirement community living for active adult Residents 55 and
Over. Headquartered in the Eugene - Springfield area within the
beautiful Willamette Valley of Oregon; SongBrook offers: * 1995 Nationally Awarded and Recognized National Community of the Year * 5+ Star National Top 10 Manufactured Home
Community * Featured in the national "Where to Retire" Magazine * Professional On-site Management and Sales
At SongBrook, we recognize our blessings. We are amazed at the wealth gathered in our manufactured home community. The wealth of friendship, caring, wisdom, experience, taking that extra step, going the extra mile, reaching out with a hand. A wealth of trust and faith that each one brings when they make the decision to become a part of SongBrook. SongBrook is you, our friends who become family, and there's no other place like it. Our community - our Family - is like no other. OUR DREAM - YOUR REALITY!
To our neighbors who have made SongBrook "home", "welcome and thank
you" for making SongBrook richer with your presence. To our
"old-timers" of years past: your steadfast loyalty and support has made
SongBrook a world class reality. Thank you for this oasis which is home
for so many wonderful people; we are very, very blessed! If you are not
already a part of the SongBrook family, please allow us the opportunity
to serve you. |
Welcome Home! Experience why SongBrook is nationally recognized as the finest manufactured home community West of the Mississippi River! |


text:
Vyhledat exemplář v knihovně
Vyhledávání knihoven, které vlastní tento dokument...
Typ dokumentu: | Book |
Všichni autoři/tvůrci: |
Deborah Wallace; Rodrick Wallace |
OCLC číslo: | 475119527 |
Popis: | xviii, 222 pages : illustrations, maps ; 25 cm |
Obsahy: | Introduction to Part One. Baptism by Fire -- 1. Setting the Scene -- 2. Benign Neglect and Planned Shrinkage -- 3. Plague on Houses: Contagious Fires -- Introduction to Part Two. Epidemics -- 4. Tuberculosis: The Captain of All the Men of Death -- 5. Substance Abuse -- 6. AIDS: Incurable and Fatal -- 7. Epidemics Galore -- Introduction to Part Three. Beyond New York City and Policy -- 8. Metropolitan Region and Nation -- 9. Policy to Heal the Wounds -- 10. 1990s: Fighting the Symptoms. |
Odpovědnost: | Deborah Wallace, Rodrick Wallace. |
Souhrn od vydavatele
""A Plague on Your Houses" breaks new ground for political ecology of urban decay. It is also a provocative foretale of what 'radical urban science' might be."--Mike Davis, "Metropolis"

""A Plague on Your Houses" deserves attention for its insights into the connections among urban communities and the ease with which diseases and social problems of the poor and vulnerable can spread into the mainstream and the suburbs. It asks new questions about the determinants of urban decay and public health, and challenges the dominant paradigm of disease causation mostly related to individual choices and lifestyles."--"JAMA"

"This is a book which transcends the boundaries between politics, theory, empirical research and political activism. When was the last time you read something that "really" describes how the connections between policy, community and individual characteristics actually "work"? Wallace and Wallace have woven 20 years' worth of research, passion and action from he front line into an astonishing narrative."--"Critical Public Health" Přečíst více...
Podobné dokumenty
Související předmětová hesla:(13)
- Public health -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Fire departments -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Social planning -- New York (State) -- New York.
- Public Health.
- Fires.
- Social Planning.
- Disease Outbreaks.
- Public Health Administration.
- New York (N.Y.)
- Fire departments.
- Public health.
- Social planning.
- New York (State) -- New York.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Medal of Honor (Third Edition) : On November 16, 2010, Staff Sergeant Salvatore Giunta became the first living person since the Vietnam War to receive the U.S. military's highest decoration. There are only 84 living recipients, and in this acclaimed book each is captured with a contemporary portrait by an award-winning photographer and profiled by Collier.
Categoría | Sub-Categoría | |
Biografía y Autobiografía | Military |


text:
Things look slightly cheerier than they did a month ago. But that's not saying much.
U.S. auto sales for October were up 13% from a year ago, and about the same level as September.
You might take that as reasonably good news, since October's usually a bit softer than September. Seasonally adjusted auto sales seem to have been edging modestly higher for a while now, and motor vehicles production contributed 0.42 percentage points to the nation's 2.0% Q3 real GDP growth rate (see BEA Table 1.2.2).
The ISM manufacturing PMI climbed to 56.9 for October. Any reading above 50 signifies improving conditions, and all year long this index has been suggesting good gains for manufacturing. ISM nonmanufacturing PMI was also up.
Marcelle Chauvet's recession indicator index, which had spiked up to 25% last month, is now back down to a more comforting 12%.
But before you start to party, remember that the Chicago Fed National Activity Index is another pretty good indicator of broader economic conditions. Its 3-month average for September came in at -0.33, suggesting that overall growth remains weak.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported on Friday that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 151,000 workers on a seasonally adjusted basis in October. That's so much better than what we've been seeing that, like the first 20oF day after a tough winter, it makes me want to cheer. But on the other hand (you knew there'd be another hand, didn't you?) it's still way below what we need in order to make any progress on the unemployment rate. And separate measures were less sanguine. Payrolls processed by ADP only implied a seasonally adjusted gain of 43,000 private-sector jobs for October, while civilian employment according to the volatile BLS survey of households was down 330,000 for October.
Overall, I continue to see an economy that is growing, perhaps by a little more than suggested by last month's numbers. But the slowness of that growth continues to be disappointing.


text:
Home | Forums | Rules | Articles | diyAudio Store | Gallery | Wiki | Blogs | Register | Donations | FAQ | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read | Search |
Parts Where to get, and how to make the best bits. PCB's, caps, transformers, etc. |
Please consider donating to help us continue to serve you.
Ads on/off / Custom Title / More PMs / More album space / Advanced printing & mass image saving |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
2nd December 2010, 06:33 PM | #1 |
diyAudio Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Naestved
Good Power Resistores ???
For the first time Im going to build a tube preamp (ARC LS7 clone) and a tube power amp (ARC VT60 clone), and I intent to use top quality components. I have no experience with sound quality and stability of power resistors (>0.5W) suitable for my project. Can you recommend some types and marks? Should I use deferent types of resistors depending on application in the circuit? Thanks. |
2nd December 2010, 09:31 PM | #2 |
diyAudio Member
For 3W to 14W (more power with parallel pairs), try Vitreous Enamel wirewound. Welwyn W21, W22, W23 & W24 are a good series. These are used by designer Tim de Paravicini, in the EAR professional product range - in anode and cathode circuit positions.
Also, they are not expensive, so you can buy a few and try the sound for yourself! Be sure to run them at only 1/2 or 1/3 of the rated power, to get good sound. Produktsøgning | Farnell Danmark |
2nd December 2010, 10:44 PM | #3 |
diyAudio Member
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Calgary
I haven't noticed any difference between brands in terms of sound quality. However, note that power resistors are designed to run HOT. As in 250 deg C at max power dissipation. To me, that's too hot for comfort so I tend to run power resistors at somewhere around 1/5~1/3 of their max rating. That keeps them to 65~100 deg C with 20 C ambient. I tend to default to Vishay-Dale as they're usually the least expensive. I haven't had any issues with drift, but I haven't run an accelerated life-time test either... In my recent power supply design, the voltages were within 0.1 % of their initial value even after a couple of hours of burn-in. The output voltage was linearly dependent on the resistance of a 5 W power resistor (classic LM317-based "Maida regulator"). I'm sure Vejle RC Elektronik and/or Aarhus Radio Lager will be able to help you out with mail order parts if you don't have a local electronic components pusher. ~Tom Last edited by tomchr; 2nd December 2010 at 10:48 PM. |
3rd December 2010, 07:29 PM | #4 |
diyAudio Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Naestved
Thank you both for the information :-) I will look into Welwyn and Vishay-Dale. |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Power transformer - good for anything? | Ty_Bower | Tubes / Valves | 5 | 19th February 2010 07:54 PM |
Good price on huge power transformer for power amp. | G | Solid State | 3 | 15th September 2002 01:23 PM |
New To Site? | Need Help? |


text:
Cruiser is a downhill ski run on Blackcomb mountain and these mittens are perfect to wear around the ski village after hours. Sporting a unisex cable, a scrumptious yarn, and quick to make, these mittens are perfect as a last minute gift for someone else or a great way to treat yourself after knitting up a storm for other people! After the cuff, there's no more purling- the cable is done over a background of stockinette. The afterthought thumb makes construction simple- no gusset or math involved. Available in 3 sizes, but easy to scale for other sizes if needed! The cuffs of these mittens are pretty loose; if you like snug cuffs, try going down a needle size or two (I had to rip out a half-done mitten for DH because he likes things very snug!)
There is a great tutorial for the afterthought thumb here. There's more information about the thumb here.
1146 projects
stashed 1210 times
- Page created: November 24, 2008
- Last updated: January 10, 2012 …
- visits in the last 24 hours
- visitors right now


text:
I recently published an article in the Charleston City Paper about some of the affiliations I've discovered in our failing SC Schools. Man! Did it stir up a hornet's nest of liberals, name-calling, anti-religious rants and otherwise blistering comments showing a lack of class, intellect and open-mindedness. This article teaches me that any Conservative who thinks they're going to sway the other sides view of us without completely changing our faith, values and beliefs, is delusional:
Mt. Pleasant school adopts program from organization that thinks family values groups are bigots
Intolerance Now.
Recently, someone sent me the online newsletter for Mt. Pleasant's Cario Middle School. At the time, the school was participating in a program sponsored by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The program, Mix It Up at Lunch Day, encouraged students to sit with different students at lunch, so they would learn how to interact with more of their classmates. Innocent enough.
But the problem wasn't the program. It was with the other initiatives the SPLC promotes. Upon clicking on the link to the Southern Poverty site, I discovered that the civil rights organization referred to several Christian groups as hate groups. Like the Family Research Council, which the SPLC calls a hate group simply because the faith-based group believes in traditional marriage. The same goes for Focus on the Family, another group opposing same-sex marriage.
In my opinion, Cario Middle never should've linked to the SPLC in its newsletter or on its website. The Southern Poverty Law Center arbitrarily labels groups "hate groups" and creates divisive dialogue that should not be present within our schools, and the SPLC shouldn't be trying to influence our teachers and faculty either (the link on the Cario Middle website has since been taken down).
Unfortunately, this type of social engineering is all too common. Our schools have become laboratories for social programs and places that advance social ideas and agendas that go beyond reading, writing, and arithmetic.
When schools focus on social movements, teaching takes a back seat to an agenda. And when they do, we're doing little to address the true reason why our schools are struggling — poverty, crime, and the breakdown of the family — all of which affect student performance. If our school leaders think they can fix these problems in the classroom, they're arrogant. And while the issues of same-sex marriage and gun control are all part of the great American debate, this debate should not be overseen by our public schools. Parents, not teachers, impart social values.
If we want to give hope to the downtrodden, improve the family unit, and increase educational standards in our community, it's time to stop focusing on improving test scores in schools and start focusing on improving our city's conditions. And we have to start embracing programs that help citizens who are struggling the most.
First, we have to grow jobs, and in Charleston that means jobs in the cruise industry, the aviation industry, manufacturing, tourism, etc. We have a community ripe for such growth, but our local leaders and others spend most of their resources fighting these advances for one selfish, social reason or the other.
Second, we have to improve the quality of teachers within our schools. Most teachers are strong, principled people who do a great job. But if we began to fire the bottom 10 percent of teachers based on performance and replace them with more qualified candidates, you'd see an increased focus on teaching lessons in school than advancing radical social agendas. In fact, I bet the teachers with the poorest classroom results place the biggest focus on teaching social issues and agendas.
If we continue down the path we're on, there's little hope for improvement. If we simply keep working on what one person or group thinks is best for their agenda and not what's best for everyone, we'll continue to trail the rest of the natio. And our children's education will suffer because of it.
Bryan Crabtree has been a radio broadcaster for 20 years, as well as a local leader in the housing industry. He hosts The Bryan Crabtree Show, 8-10 a.m., on WQSC 1340 and AM950 The Voice in Charleston.


text:
The level of pollutants in Beijing's air increased by almost 30 per cent in the first three months of this year, Beijing's top environmental protection official said today.
By the end of March, levels of nitrogen dioxide and PM10 were far higher than those recorded over the same period last year, said Chen Tian, head of the Beijing Municipal Environmental Protection Bureau. Mr Chen described Beijing's air quality as "relatively poor".
Nitrogen dioxide contributes to the formation of smog, and PM10 refers to airborne particles of 10 microns in diameter or smaller, such as those present in smoke and dust.
Data presented to a summit in Beijing earlier this week showed that air pollution contributed to the deaths of 1.2 million people in China in 2010.
"Physically, this is harmful to our health," said Feng Yong, 29, who works for an American electronics firm in Beijing. "Although we can't really feel it or see it now, I am worried that in five or 10 years I might get respiratory diseases or lung cancer. I feel very uncomfortable living in such polluted environment."
Though Chinese authorities have taken some steps to address the issue of air pollution, such as vowing to sporadically halt production in certain factories, many Beijing residents do not feel the measures go far enough.
Li Shanshan, 33, a civil servant working in food safety, said: "I really don't know when the pollution issue will be resolved. I can't live in such an environment. I think the government is not doing enough to improve the environment."


text:
What to do there: the site at Mystra is open from 8.30am to 3pm daily except Good Friday and Easter Sunday, which fall a week later than ours on 12 and 14 April. Easter Monday is a public holiday, but the site is open in the morning.
Where to stay: Mystra has one hotel, Byzantion (0731 93309), and several pensions. There is a variety of accommodation in Sparta.
What to read: The Candid Guide to the Peloponnese (pounds 14.95, Ashford Buchan & Enright), Visitor's Guide to Greece (pounds 12.99, Moorland Publishing) and the American Express Guide to Athens and the Classical Sites (pounds 8.99, Mitchell Beazley).
Who to ask: The Greek Tourist Office (0171 734 5997) can provide information before travel, and the National Tourist Organisation of Greece (2 Amerikis St, Athens 322 31111) will help you once you are there.
- More about:
- American Express
- Athens
- Holiday
- Travel


text:
(11 quotes found)
"It was a regrettable incident and is contrary to any of our established procedures at H&R Block. Confidentiality of customer information is our No. 1 priority."
Denise Sposato
"While we firmly believe the risk is minimal, we viewed our primary responsibility was to communicate with the affected recipients to let them know it happened."
"The size of our mailing is competitive information and we do not reveal our figures."
"We have been investigating this issue, but I do not know who was responsible for this breach of security."
"The service will not cost them anything."
"We believe the risk to be minimal and the only person who would recognize this as a social security number would be the recipient, and in most cases, recipients didn't even notice."
"No one wants to get that envelope with Internal Revenue Service in the upper left-hand corner. No good can come of that, usually."
"The Social Security numbers on the packages had no formatting that would make them stand out, and no one would have been able to easily identify them as a Social Security number."
"Microsoft's Bill Gates could have filed for free."
"We think we are nibbling away at (that lead). Up until now the largest worry was 'What happens to me if I get audited?' But if you use any of our products, a tax professional will assist you in preparing for that audit. ...The reason we can do that is because we have the 12,000 offices around the country."


text:
Hewlett Packard doubles recycling targets
Hewlett Packard says it has met its recycling target six months early, and it has now doubled the target to around 2bn pounds of material by 2010.
Hewlett Packard says it has met its recycling target six months early, and it has now doubled the target to around 2bn pounds of material by 2010.
How did technology become indispensable for HR departments
HR and IT departments have begun to work closely together over the last few years. While HR historically has often received limited attention, companies now understand the key role the department plays in the business.
By submitting your personal information, you agree that TechTarget and its partners may contact you regarding relevant content, products and special offers.
You also agree that your personal information may be transferred and processed in the United States, and that you have read and agree to the Terms of Use and the Privacy Policy.
HP set a £1bn recycling target in 2004, and it says it has now met this target earlier than expected, with plastics, metals and other materials being turned into many non-PC items including serving trays, fence posts, roof tiles, toys and car body parts.
"Environmental responsibility is good business," said Mark Hurd, HP chief executive. "We have reached the tipping point where the price and performance of IT are no longer compromised by being green, but are now enhanced by it."
In the EMEA region, HP recycled more than £200m of hardware in the past three years through conventional take-back schemes, as well as through consumer and HP employee events.
Most recently, HP has begun take-back collections where it teams up with local organisations to provide refurbished computers to local charities.
In 2006 alone, HP says it recovered £187m of electronics globally, which it says is 73% more than closest competitor IBM.
Like IBM and the other IT suppliers in the UK, HP is now subject to working under the recently adopted WEEE electrical and electronic waste recycling directive, which recently became law.
WEEE finally comes into force >>
Do you run a green machine? >>
Setting an IT agenda for greener business >>
Government announces WEEE recycling deadline again >>
Comment on this article: firstname.lastname@example.com
Enjoy the benefits of CW+ membership, learn more and join.


text:
I'm selling my 2005 Gibson Hummingbird Artist guitar. It is in amazing Like New condition(I can email larger pics), and comes with all of the original paperwork/receipts and original Gibson hardcase. The Hummingbird Artist is a limited edition guitar that was only released through Guitar Center. It is a Hummingbird, but also features a built-in pickup, and jack plug(hidden in the strap button on the bottom) so you can run it through an amp. 2005 is the first year for these, so it's a collector guitar. This guitar is made entirely of SOLID WOOD, and in the USA. If you play, you know that solid wood guitars "open up" and sound better with age. These are $2000 new in the stores, OR you can purchase mine, and get a guitar that already has 6years of aged wood while saving $200. Easy choice! PM me with any questions or for larger pics! ALSO, this guitar was gigged live at a concert by an extremely famous Florida rock band for an acoustic song. Price: $1800 and I will include shipping/insurance! If you have been thinking about a guitar, this one is a no-brainer and will last you a lifetime!
or Connect
Styleforum › Forums › Archives › Buying and Selling (Archive) › FS: Other (Archive) › Awesome Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar
Awesome Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar
post #2 of 14
3/21/11 at 8:16pm
post #3 of 14
3/21/11 at 11:50pm
post #4 of 14
3/22/11 at 12:41am
post #5 of 14
3/22/11 at 12:46am
post #6 of 14
3/22/11 at 5:53pm
post #8 of 14
3/22/11 at 10:29pm
post #10 of 14
3/23/11 at 11:05am
post #11 of 14
3/23/11 at 11:15am
post #12 of 14
3/23/11 at 11:19am
post #14 of 14
3/25/11 at 6:13pm
Styleforum › Forums › Archives › Buying and Selling (Archive) › FS: Other (Archive) › Awesome Gibson Hummingbird acoustic guitar


text:
Greeting from "The Land of Steady Habits" (CT) Hello everyone. Got my Pearl about three weeks ago, discovered this forum about a week ago. Have learned quite a lot and look forward to interacting with you all. Also can some send me a PIN message. I just want to see how this works. My PIN is 23F6685E. Thanks |
Welcome to the forum. |
welcome to BB forums |
Wirelessly posted (8700g: BlackBerry8700/4.1.0 Profile/MIDP-2.0 Configuration/CLDC-1.1 VendorID/100) Welcome to the group! |
Welcome Aboard |
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:23 PM. |
Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.6.12
Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.


text:
To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog:
Law360, New York (August 01, 2013, 1:51 PM ET) -- Outlier (noun): a person or thing differing from all other members of a particular group or set. Oxford English Dictionary.
On June 4, 2013, the U.S. International Trade Commission issued the judicial equivalent of an outlier. That ruling barred Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4 and iPad 2 3G from import or sale because they infringe a Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. patent covering an industry technical standard. This decision not only will harm consumers; it runs counter to almost every authority that has considered this issue in the U.S. and abroad. Congress gave the White House the ability stop the ITC's outlier ruling from taking effect. The president should exercise his power to do so.
Industry standards allow today's devices to operate seamlessly with each other. Standards result from a collaborative process involving industry participants. Anyone who uses Bluetooth or watches high-definition TV has benefited from standards.
Standards pose risks, however. Most all standards incorporate patented technology. Companies owning patents covering a standard — called standard-essential patents — might refuse to license them, or do so only under exorbitant terms. This is known as "patent hold-up."
To prevent hold-up, standards-setting organizations require participants to promise to license their SEPs to others on "reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms." This promise waives the right to exclude other companies from using those SEPs. The corresponding benefits for SEP owners are reasonable monetary compensation and widespread adoption of their technology through the standard.
The patent at issue in the ITC case was a patent Samsung claimed was essential to the Universal Mobile Telecommunications Standard for cellular networks. Despite making this pledge, however, Samsung sought to have the ITC exclude Apple's products before ever making an offer to Apple on reasonable and nondiscriminatory terms. Specifically, Samsung refused to license its SEP unless Apple paid Samsung 2.25 percent of the price of each iPhone and iPad, or granted Samsung a license to the non-SEPs that make Apple products so unique.
Allowing Samsung to obtain an exclusion order undercuts the purpose of its promise to license on reasonable terms. Nonetheless, the ITC rejected that defense. The ITC further concluded that issuing an exclusion order was consistent with the "public interest," despite Samsung's promise to waive that right in return for having its technology included in the standard.
The ITC's decision sets a dangerous precedent that extends far beyond Apple and Samsung. Once a standard is adopted, industry participants have no choice but to comply with that standard. Exclusion orders thus provide substantial leverage that allows SEP owners to demand royalties in excess of what is "reasonable." Potential licensees are willing to pay such excessive royalties to ensure their products are not excluded from being sold. The result is higher prices for consumers and decreased innovation.
But the ITC's ruling is not just wrong on the merits. It is contrary to almost every other legal authority that has spoken on this issue. Over the past year, the Federal Trade Commission has issued numerous statements that using SEPs to exclude products harms consumers; it also has entered into consent decrees prohibiting Google Inc., Motorola Mobility LLC and other companies from engaging in similar conduct. Likewise, the U.S. Department of Justice and the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office issued a joint policy statement in January 2013 that the kind of exclusion order issued by the ITC distorts competition and undermines the public interest.
The ITC's decision also is an outlier when compared to decisions in U.S. courts. In June 2012, Judge Richard Posner of the Seventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that injunctive relief is unavailable to SEP holders who voluntarily commit to license those patents, as Samsung has done. The Ninth Circuit, as well as district court judges in Washington and California, also has ordered companies to cease seeking similar injunctive relief for SEPs in the U.S. and abroad.
Further, the ITC's decision is contrary to international enforcement actions and court rulings. In December 2012 and May 2013, the European Commission issued two antitrust complaints against companies that refuse to abide by their promises not to seek injunctive relief for their SEPs. Indeed, one of those complaints is against Samsung for the exact same conduct approved by the ITC! Additionally, courts in Japan and the Netherlands have ruled that Samsung engaged in unlawful conduct by seeking injunctions on SEPs.
Finally, the ITC's position is inconsistent with administration policy. Ironically, on the same day the ITC issued its exclusion order, the president's Council of Economic Advisors and the National Economic Council issued a report acknowledging the consumer harm arising from exclusion orders issued on an SEP.
Fortunately, the White House can correct this error. The ITC statute gives the president until Aug. 5 to disapprove the ITC's exclusion order "for policy reasons." In his dissent from the ITC's determination, Commissioner Dean A. Pinkert recognized that the exclusionary relief granted to Samsung is "not consistent with the public interest and should not issue."
Commissioner Pinkert was wise to notice that there was something amiss about the ITC's decision. Hopefully President Obama pays attention and vacates this dangerous outlier decision.
See more »
DISCLAIMER: Because of the generality of this update, the information provided herein may not be applicable in all situations and should not be acted upon without specific legal advice based on particular situations.
© Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP | Attorney Advertising
Your first step to building a free, personalized, morning email brief covering pertinent authors and topics on JD Supra:
Sign up to create your digest using LinkedIn*
JD Supra provides users with access to its legal industry publishing services (the "Service") through its website (the "Website") as well as through other sources. Our policies with regard to data collection and use of personal information of users of the Service, regardless of the manner in which users access the Service, and visitors to the Website are set forth in this statement ("Policy"). By using the Service, you signify your acceptance of this Policy.
JD Supra collects users' names, companies, titles, e-mail address and industry. JD Supra also tracks the pages that users visit, logs IP addresses and aggregates non-personally identifiable user data and browser type. This data is gathered using cookies and other technologies.
The information and data collected is used to authenticate users and to send notifications relating to the Service, including email alerts to which users have subscribed; to manage the Service and Website, to improve the Service and to customize the user's experience. This information is also provided to the authors of the content to give them insight into their readership and help them to improve their content, so that it is most useful for our users.
JD Supra does not sell, rent or otherwise provide your details to third parties, other than to the authors of the content on JD Supra.
If you prefer not to enable cookies, you may change your browser settings to disable cookies; however, please note that rejecting cookies while visiting the Website may result in certain parts of the Website not operating correctly or as efficiently as if cookies were allowed.
Users who opt in to receive emails may choose to no longer receive e-mail updates and newsletters by selecting the "opt-out of future email" option in the email they receive from JD Supra or in their JD Supra account management screen.
JD Supra takes reasonable precautions to insure that user information is kept private. We restrict access to user information to those individuals who reasonably need access to perform their job functions, such as our third party email service, customer service personnel and technical staff. However, please note that no method of transmitting or storing data is completely secure and we cannot guarantee the security of user information. Unauthorized entry or use, hardware or software failure, and other factors may compromise the security of user information at any time.
If you have reason to believe that your interaction with us is no longer secure, you must immediately notify us of the problem by contacting us at email@example.com. In the unlikely event that we believe that the security of your user information in our possession or control may have been compromised, we may seek to notify you of that development and, if so, will endeavor to do so as promptly as practicable under the circumstances.
Except as otherwise described in this privacy statement, JD Supra will not disclose personal information to any third party unless we believe that disclosure is necessary to: (1) comply with applicable laws; (2) respond to governmental inquiries or requests; (3) comply with valid legal process; (4) protect the rights, privacy, safety or property of JD Supra, users of the Service, Website visitors or the public; (5) permit us to pursue available remedies or limit the damages that we may sustain; and (6) enforce our Terms & Conditions of Use.
In the event there is a change in the corporate structure of JD Supra such as, but not limited to, merger, consolidation, sale, liquidation or transfer of substantial assets, JD Supra may, in its sole discretion, transfer, sell or assign information collected on and through the Service to one or more affiliated or unaffiliated third parties.
This Website and the Service may contain links to other websites. The operator of such other websites may collect information about you, including through cookies or other technologies. If you are using the Service through the Website and link to another site, you will leave the Website and this Policy will not apply to your use of and activity on those other sites. We encourage you to read the legal notices posted on those sites, including their privacy policies. We shall have no responsibility or liability for your visitation to, and the data collection and use practices of, such other sites. This Policy applies solely to the information collected in connection with your use of this Website and does not apply to any practices conducted offline or in connection with any other websites.
We reserve the right to change this Policy at any time. Please refer to the date at the top of this page to determine when this Policy was last revised. Any changes to our privacy policy will become effective upon posting of the revised policy on the Website. By continuing to use the Service or Website following such changes, you will be deemed to have agreed to such changes. If you do not agree with the terms of this Policy, as it may be amended from time to time, in whole or part, please do not continue using the Service or the Website.
If you have any questions about this privacy statement, the practices of this site, your dealings with this Web site, or if you would like to change any of the information you have provided to us, please contact us at: email@example.com.
Already signed up? Log in here


text:
The Fizik SL Glossy Bartape is a great-looking 2mm bar tape that's available in all sorts of colours and touches to match any finishing kit. It will scrub up time and again to ensure your bike looks as good as new. Key Features: 2mm thickness for ideal grip and better control Made from Microtex: durable strong and breathable Smooth and comfortable to touch in any weather condition 4 touches: Classic Soft Touch Glossy and Tacky
Check stock and price


text:
Thanks for helping us sort this video!
Thanks for helping us associate the correct Pornstars to this video!
Ayúdanos: ¿Estas estrellas porno aparecen en este vídeo?
Pornstar Name:
beautiful tits...wow!
Big natural tits are the best kind!!!
would love to hammer that bitch
Nice tits too bad she needs a real stud
and such pretty eyes too
What a juicy bitch! I'd hit her in all holes!!!
nice to see a chick pull it off at the end instead of the guy doing it himself! nice vid!
What horrible music
man id lke to fuck those bigold tit fuckers, wow.
awesome tits on that bitch!!! outside of that dude dripping sweat all over her, this video was great! but I guess it takes work to carry around a firehouse that big...
Love the sound her pussy makes as he pulls out. The way a BBW should be taken
Holy fuck! Some of the nicest natural tits I've seen in my life. I love watching them bounce when she's sitting on his cock, and then flopping around while she takes it doggy.
Sound of music ? No just great tits bouncing during a great fucking session. Her name , please ?
What beautiful natural tits, very hot
This chick is boring as hell
beautiful tits and nice body would love to make wopee with you
Fuck her holes all day and night and lick her pussy, naval .
her name is Marketa aka Wendi White (or Wendy White)
i would lick her pussy
i am a lesbian and i love watching big tits bounce about during sex i want to queeze them so much and i want to suck them all night long ! Im HORNY
I want her.. She is gorgeous..
I love watching a womans tits heaving as she is getting hammered..........................
Great! What a nice now frills big tit fucking. She has a really cute face and fantastic tits.
5 +++++
it's wendy white, or Marketa
nice music
What's her name?
I did her twice.
Some errors occurred, please try again later


text:
Article Index Rating: - Developer (5) of 5 (Intermediate) - Architect (1.67) of 5 (Beginner) - Graphic Designer (3.33) of 5 (Intermediate)
Download Article_Demo.zip - 64.83 KB
Download Article_Src.zip - 110.18 KB
After doing some research on 'Big O Notation' I read some posts from some developers explaining that you have to do 'Big O Equations' in your head. Perhaps they were pulling some ones leg? I don't know. But it gave me the idea to create this tool, which can help to find the 'Big O function' for a given algorithm. The application uses C# Reflections to gain access to the target .net assembly. Infinite asymptotic's and instrumentation are used to graph the function in relationship to time. When using infinite asymptotic's it is necessary to create a method or property which takes an integer as input. The integer value is the infinity point, the point at which the function evaluates to an infinite quantity. This point can be time, value, etc. In the examples Fibonacci functions are evaluated.
Here is a graph of Two linear recursive Fib's:
Here is the original prototype graphing an exponential recursive Fib:
I used Derek Bartram's WPFGraph in the Demo which is not licensed for commercial or non profit. If you need to use this tool for commercial or non profit, you can extend the functionality of the prototype. There are a few minor glitches with my implementation of Derek's WPFGraph. Major problem is with the performance scaling. In my prototype I use modulus scaling which is very exacting. I tried to use the same scaling with Derek's graph, however the performance grid lines don't exactly match the points on the grid. If you need exact grid lines and fast performance extend the prototype.
The application is broiler plate, this should give you the ability to extend the features to your own specification. Here is the same graph using Derek's graph:
Another minor glitch is the time base jump at the start of the graph line. Graphing with high infinity values improves this, however a threading fix is probably necessary. I have a request into MSDN for a fix. I will post the fix once I get it.
The tool uses heuristic to find the 'best guess' Big O Function:
And allows the user to review the details:
Special thanks to Derek for all his hard work! Great Graph!
The mathematical approach to fining the Big 'O' is to mark up the algorithm using function indexes. The is the 'it takes brains' method of finding the solution the developers were discussing in the online help thread. Here is an example I found on the internet which illustrates the 'mark-up' and calculation.
int foo(int n) { int p = 1; //c1 x 1 int i = 1; //c1 x 1 while(i < n) //c2 x n { int j = 1; //c1 x (n - 1) while(j < i)//c2 x ((1/2)n^2 - (3/2)n + 2) { p = p * j;//(c1+c3) x ((1/2)n^2 - (3/2)n + 1) j = j + 1;//(c1+c4) x ((1/2)n^2 - (3/2)n + 1) } i = i + 1; //(c2+c4) x (n - 1) } return p; //c5 x 1 }
Where: c1 = Assignment c2 = Comparison c3 = Multiplication c4 = Addition c5 = Return The mathematical equation is simplified: Step 1: (c1 + 1/2c2 + 1/2c3 + 1/2c3)n^2 + (-c1 - 1/2c2 - 3/2c3 - 1/2c4)n + (2c1 + 2c2 + c3 + c5) Step 2: (c1 + 1/2c2 + 1/2c3 + 1/2c3)n^2 Step 3: n^2 Therefore the Big 'O' for this foo algorithm is n^2 or quadratic. The full example can be viewed at: Big O Notation - CS Animated
The application uses the Model, Viewer, Presenter; Factory, and Publisher / Subscriber patterns. The viewer is the XAML Window which allows for easy design by designers, the presenter is implemented in the xaml.cs of the window. The factory and publisher-subscriber pattern is implemented in the AnalysisFactory. The MVP pattern is a good stepping stone in prototype development as it is easy to make custom abstractions with out sacrificing code base.
The examples featured in this demo use the Fibonacci sequence to illustrate different methods of calculating the Fibonacci number for a given index. The examples are to be used with the infinite asymptotic approach in the future this article will be updated with examples using the instrumented approach.
The asymptotic is a 'running time' asymptotic not an 'operation count' asymptotic. This is important to understand. Mathematics and computer code can both be represented using Big 'O' notation for operation count which are evaluated differently then currently featured in this article. In the future an addition will decompile the reference code and calculate both the operational count and the running time. The running time does offer some 'real world' values which would not be discovered suing the operation counting method. For example: The code under test has an algorithm running in log time and at the surface the algorithm might appear to be linear. The operating system, and the application background process can also affect real world results.
To create a simple asymptotic test all that is required is that the method invocation be publicly visible and that it take a single argument which is the number of iterations to run. The code performing the logic uses .NET Reflections to gain access to the assembly and display the public methods.
Here are some examples of the Fibonacci algorithms used in the example:
class fib { double n = 0; int n2 = 0; public double next { get { return n; } set { n = Math.Floor(((Math.Pow(fib.golden(), Convert.ToDouble(value))) - Math.Pow((1 - fib.golden()), Convert.ToDouble(value))) / Math.Sqrt(5)); } } private static double golden() { return (1 + Math.Sqrt(5)) / 2; } }
public static double ClosedFormFib(double n) { fib f = new fib(); f.next = n; return f.next; }
The author who posted this algorithm incorrectly marked it as a linear solution when in fact it runs in log time.
public static double LinerFib(double n) { double previous = -1; double result = 1; double sum = 0; for (double i = 0; i <= n; ++i) { sum = result + previous; previous = result; result = sum; } return result; }
public static double LinerRecursiveFib(double n) { return Fib(n, 1, 1); } private static double Fib(double n, double n1, double n2) { if (n == 1 || n == 2) { return 1; } else if (n == 3) { return n1 + n2; } else { return Fib(n - 1, n1 + n2, n1); } }
public static int ExponentialRecursiveFib(double n) { if (n == 1 || n == 2) return 1; else return ExponentialRecursiveFib(n - 1) + ExponentialRecursiveFib(n - 2); }
At this point you may be thinking 'well this is good if the algorithm takes an integer as input for loading. What about other algorithms which don't such as sorting etc.' To answer this question first the data type and algorithm must first be considered. For example a string array bubble sort. For testing this algorithm using asymptotic approach I would create a constructor in my class which will be tested. Something like:
ArrayList al = new ArrayList(); void LoadMe(){ LoadMe(1000); } void LoadMe(double d) { //create random string elements and add to string array //add each element to the ArrayList. } public static double TestBubbleSort(double n) { //Get each string array from ArrayList then call the bubble sort //on the string array. }
This method will work for loading and testing with out having to custom instrument the test code. The code of data load the ArrayList should be incurred at start up, however the size must be hard coded into the test code.
The heuristics uses the Meta.Numerics.Statistics class library to find a strong correlation between the items in two series. Series 1 (test results) contains the values of the test run in actual form and value. Series 2 (control group) is a series of values from the equation in form of the following:
//O(n log n) static double nLogn(int n) { double r = Math.Log(n) * n; if (r.ToString() == "NaN" || r.ToString().IndexOf("Infinity") != -1) return 0; else return r; } public static DecoratedMarker nLognLine(int n) { double[] ret = new double[n]; for (int y = 0; y < n; y++) ret[y] = Functions.nLogn(y); return new DecoratedMarker(ret, "O(n log n)", null); }
I really don't totally understand the magic of modulus. I do value it's power though. I had to tinker with the modulus equations to get the scaling functions to work in the prototype. Perhaps I need to brush up on modulus. Here are the modulus functions for scaling:
((dm.Point[1] * PointScale % infinityPoint) / 10) * PointRullerDivision; //Gets the vertical scaling.
(aggT * TimeScale % totTime) / 10 * TimeScaleDivision; //Gets the horizontal scaling.
PointScale is calculated by dividing 100 by infinityPoint (this is an inverse function), making the function 100 base. PointRullerDivision is calculated by dividing the graph Canvas by 100 (compliment to inverse function). The horizontal (x axis, time) is caculate the same way, however the aggregate time ; aggT, is used in place of the point index dm.Point[1]. Total time is calculated using a LINQ to Object lambda function (also pure magic as far as I know).
Math.Round(dms.Sum(p => p.Point[0]),0)
The power graph is a what I think of as a clever way to visualize the performance of the algorithm under test. The formula used is only a weighted metric.
If unit n-1 is two times n then color value = color value - 10
this does of coarse have a dependency on the grid lines which are equally spaced vertically in increments of 10 and then asymmetrically spaced on the horizontal according to where the vertical line and the new point cross x,y axis. This produces a visual which has does not distort the mathematical formula of the graph Ie. Linear, Log, or Exponential.
In conclusion I discovered this research is unique to what I have done and demonstrated. While it is currently causing controversy I believe it is a significant advancement in where the 'Rubber Meets the Road'. Mathematical proofs for algorithms can be useful, but when engineering is concerned the proof doesn't meet the pudding! This is often the case in theory and development and engineering. It is my hope that this tool will become useful to mathematicians and engineers for establishing real and live estimations of how an algorithm runs in real time. I plan to complete this prototype and add features that allow an algorithm to be written with out the use of Visual Studio, right in the application it self. I will also be converting the MVP pattern to MVVM. And take a further look at the heuristic model being used, which is what seems to be causing controversy. If anyone with expertise would like to join me in this venture just let me know. The final product will be posted on The CodePlex, and have follow up articles here on The Code Project to demonstrate it's usefulness, and areas that it is not acceptable for use. That is it for now this article is a wrap!
This article, along with any associated source code and files, is licensed under The Code Project Open License (CPOL)
Paul Conrad wrote:I did check out the demo and it looks really cool
1. The first time an algorithm is tested the heuristic graph does not display.  Workaround: Right click on the empty graph and click 'Refresh'.
2. When switching from one algorithm to another an exception is thrown.  Need ideas from the community on how to fix.
3. (Unknown) Instrumentation works. I have not tested this feature yet. It's a 'ToDo'.
4. Hick-up in timebase for testing algorithms. Workaround: If needed you can use the Max (time) property in the Analyzer class to remove any ernios hick- ups. I did not add the workaround because I don't think this is a good fix. I have a request into a MSND newsgroup for a solution to the problem. I think what is necessary is that an exception trap must be created when the OS interrupts the executing code. However I have not been able to find how to trap an OS interruption. Temp Fix: I will add a check bow to disable the performance graph if checked in the next increment.
5. Rounding problem with Derrek's WPF Graph. This is most certainly cause by the way I use modulos to calculating the point scale. This reduces the performance graph to only working correctly when the infinity point is divisible by 100. Workaround: If you care evaluating lower order infinity points such as the Exponential Recursive Fib (infinity reached in time >~70), you could add a disable performance graph test if the infinity point is not divisible by 100. I think this is an okay workaround and will add it to the next increment when I add the instrumentation examples.
6. The combo list box for Big O function does not do anything at all. The proof of concept prototype I envisioned this feature to allow the user to select an initial best guess function. This is how development works sometimes; you have an idea, write the code, and the idea seems not as necessary as was thought. Fix: After evaluating higher order infinity points I realized this feature would be necessary after all. For example: The Liner Recursive Fib evaluated at IP: 1000 sometimes return Big O(n2
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:1. I'm afraid I don't get the purpose of the application. I get that given a function that takes an integer, it shows a graph of its execution time against the integer value. How does that tell you what the big O notation is? Sure, you could tell a O(n) function from a O(log n) function, but what about other functions that take polynomial time? O(n log n)?
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:2. Only few algorithms can be translated into a function that takes an integer. How would you analyze the running time of a sorting algorithm, for example? Quick sort, for example, has worst case running time if the input array has the same elements - how'd you figure that out programmatic using a timing approach?
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:a. Why do you run at the highest priority?
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:b. http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/system.gc.keepalive.aspx[^] doesn't disable garbage collection - it merely prevents the reference from being collected if there are no references from the code
TheArchitectualizer wrote:I disable the collection of objects on the instrimented execution
TheArchitectualizer wrote:'This blocks all threads from intruption except the OS threads.
TheArchitectualizer wrote:You would load the data type acording to your data profile, and create a data series at each target loading profile.
TheArchitectualizer wrote:O(n) < 26 = O(n^2) > 26
TheArchitectualizer wrote:The purpose is to find the Big O
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:Hmm, I'd be impressed if you can pull it off with this approach. You are essentially trying to guess the internals of an algorithm by looking at its running time.How do you plan to deal with cases where a single invocation takes a long time - say 1 hour?
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:But you do have a reference to the object in your code, so the GC.Keep Alive call isn't necessary
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:The GC thread is not an OS thread. If that gets blocked and the function you are measuring creates objects, then there's a good chance your app will run out of memory very soon.
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:But without looking at the algorithm, how will you choose the data profiles? How'll you know what input will get you best, average and worst case running time? If you've already figured that out, it's just a small step to find the running time in terms of Big O.
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:If f(n) is O(g(n)), you're expressing the fact that f(n) grows at or less than that rate at which g(n) grows. The constants don't matter (in theory). Therefore your function is O(n^2). For small values of n, most functions look linear anyway.'That said, I can see one practical use for this - it helps find the number x beyond which the algorithm starts to take too much time.
TheArchitectualizer wrote:Well yes I do have a strong refrence, but the executing code may create refrences to other objects.
TheArchitectualizer wrote:'Right, but other threads in the target could cause ernious results. The OS threads can't be blocked. ie. when the OS does something like a page fault. I'm blocking everything in the application domain.'
S. Senthil Kumar wrote:Thread priorities are maintained machine wide, so it's not just your app domain. My point is that setting your thread priority to the max might cause the GC and finalizer threads to be not scheduled, and that would be disastrous.
"WPF has many lovers. It's a veritable porn star!" - Josh Smith
As Braveheart once said, "You can take our freedom but you'll never take our Hobnobs!" - Martin Hughes.
My blog | My articles | MoXAML PowerToys | Onyx
General News Suggestion Question Bug Answer Joke Praise Rant Admin
Use Ctrl+Left/Right to switch messages, Ctrl+Up/Down to switch threads, Ctrl+Shift+Left/Right to switch pages.


text:
MiceChat / Magic Color Flair
by Rick Wright on Apr 20, 2014 | 9 Comments
MAGIC COLOR FLAIR the world of MARY BLAIR by Scarlett Stahl Tuesday, March 11, 2014, was the date for the invitation-only dedication of the Diane Disney Miller Exhibition Hall at the Walt Disney Family Museum…
Posted in Disney History, Features, Walt Disney Family Museum, Weekend Update
Copyright © 2017 MiceChat. MiceAge and MiceChat, LLC are not associated in any manner whatsoever with the Walt Disney Company, its subsidiaries and/or its affiliates. Our purpose is to present completely independent editorials, reviews, and guides about theme parks and other products from Disney and similar companies. Disney's site is available via this link.


text:
Martha by Mail delivers new label
August 31, 2001
,New York — When the fall 2001 Martha By Mail catalog began hitting mailboxes last week, it featured something new: the Martha's Fine Linens label, a new classification for the catalog's top-quality linens.
The fall book also included more than 200 new skus of product — on top of 100 new introductions in the summer catalog.
The Percale Collection is offered in beige, pale aqua, pale gray, ecru, white or shell pink. Pricing starts at $26 for a twin flat sheet and is $46 for a full/queen flat sheet.
The Sateen Collection is offered in full, queen and king only. Pricing at a full/queen flat sheet is $46, while pricing on the king flat sheet is $66. The collection debuts in six colorways: taupe, ecru, beige, white, pale gray and pale aqua.
The fall catalog presents one new pattern for top-of-bed, also under the Martha's Fine Linens label: the Rhododendron Collection, a print modeled on 19th-century English chintz that reverses to a herringbone stripe. The all-cotton set is made in Italy, with prices starting at $176 for a full/queen duvet.
One other top-of-bed collection appears with the Martha's Fine Linen label: an Italian-made, all-cotton toile set that was merchandised simply as Reversible Toile/Striped Bedding in the summer catalog.
In bath, Martha By Mail has introduced a new Martha's Fine Linens/Luxury Cotton Towel Collection made of pima cotton. Available in seven colors — beige, pale blue, ecru, white, aqua, pale pink and celadon — pricing on a 30" x 56" bath towel is $20, with pricing on the 36" x 72" bath sheet set at $34.
Related Content By Author
Sponsored Content
Sponsored Links
Featured Video
Countdown to the ICON Honors: Leftbank Art


text: Our newest XJ Seriesfor 5-8 year old boys comes with a driver fairway wood hybrid iron sand wedge and putter to give him everything he needs to succeed on the course. These clubs were engineered specifically for junior golfers allowing for the distance control and high ball flights that build his confidence. Your new player will generate more power and enjoy instant results with clubs that develop his love for the game.DESIGNED FOR JUNIORSThe lengths weights and lofts were designed specifically for junior golfers and to help make XJ Series Sets the perfect clubs to learn and enjoy the game. The increased hosel offset helps square the face at impact for improved distance and accuracy.DISTANCE MADE EASYEvery club in the set was configured to be energy efficient allowing junior golfers to swing away with confidence and generate more power from everywhere on the course. The center of gravity and perimeter weighting were strategically placed to help get the ball up in the air quickly and easily.COMPLETE COURSE COVERAGEThe all-in-one set is designed to give juniors everything they need to go from the shop straight to the course. The clubs are designed for improved distance control and high ball flights out of a variety of lies so juniors feel confident that they have the right club for the next shot.Specifications: Name Loft Lie angle Length Clubhead Materials Driver 18° 55º 34 Aluminum Fairway wood 27º 56º 31 17-4 Stainless Steel 5 Hybrid 36º 57° 29.5 Stainless Steel 9-iron 43° 59° 28.5 Stainless Steel SW 54° 61° 28 Stainless Steel XJ Blade Putter 4° 70° 26 Zinc


text:
Free Ground Shipping on Orders of $200 or More! Use Coupon Code: SPRINGFS17
This offer for free shipping and handling applies to ground ship on orders over $200 and is valid for orders placed online at www.etundra.com from 3/23/2017 12:00:00 AM thru 3/27/2017 11:59:00 PM UTC. This offer applies to standard ground shipping and handling within the U.S., excluding Hawaii, Alaska and U.S. Territories (other than Washington, D.C.). LTL/freight shipments are not eligible for this offer and may be subject to additional shipping and handling charges. Customers are responsible for all taxes and for all Rush Delivery upgrade fees for 3-Day Express, 2-Day Express and Next Day Delivery. Tundra Restaurant Supply reserves the right to modify or discontinue this offer at any time. Void where prohibited by law. This coupon does not apply to previous purchases, can only be applied to the website(s) listed above, and cannot be combined with other offers. The coupon code will need to be added to the shopping cart or during the checkout process.
Potatoes are incredibly versatile, and whether or not you agree with its classification as a vegetable, you can't argue with their popularity. Your potato cutter is invaluable in the kitchen, where you're frying, roasting, boiling, and steaming hundreds of spuds each week. Don't let a broken potato cutter mess with your groove, keep calm, browse our selection of potato cutter parts and carry on.


text:
Jump to content
Back to photo galleries
Guests fill the front of the auditorium as special guest Charles Esten takes the stage
Charlie and Sandy Collum.
Jonathan Wolcott enjoys the Friday evening show with his children Tad and Madeline.
Charles "Chip" Esten of "Nashville" showed off his range and singing style on Friday, May ...
Janet Barnett and John Porter (with wife Bonnie, not pictured) came to hear the boy ...
Jen Walker inspects "the 'Nashville' guitar," as Charles Esten calls it, while he adds his ...
Use the comment form below to begin a discussion about this content.
Password Forgot?
Sign in
Confirm password
Sign up


text:
Fake tan: New ways to fake tan | |||||||
| |||||||
In this article |
Easy does itIf you're looking for a fail-safe tan that's beginner friendly, try Solait's Bronzing Foam.
Lauren, 27, from London: "This is AMAZING! It smells really fruity, goes on really well and pretty much stays the same color so it's great for beginners who are a bit nervous about how much to put on. For best results apply with a mitt, this avoids the dreaded fake tan fingers. Although it's labeled as dark it's actually not orange in the slightest. Overall I couldn't happier. I've found my new tan of choice."
wewomen rating: The perfect tan. Solait Tinted Bronzing Foam RRP: £4.49 Available from Superdrug | ||||||
| |||||||
Beauty Editor
07/17/2012 | |||||||
Article Plan
Fake tan: New ways to fake tan


text:
- Home
- Accessories
- Bows & Barrettes
- Gelato Dog Barrette (Yellow/Blue)
Product Description
If you love ice cream and you love dogs, introduce the two without a big mess to clean up later. This Gelato Dog Barrette features two layers of ribbons, which is typical of the Ruff Ruff Couture® design. Each USA made barrette of the Ruff Ruff Couture® family is unique in its color scheme and centerpiece choice. For this barrette, a yellow gelato cone centers the bow, and the ribbons shoot out from its sides. The top ribbon is baby blue, with white polka dots, and the large ribbon is lemon yellow with white stripes.
Product Reviews
Find Similar Products by Category
Customers also viewed
$19.99$12.99 -
$14.99$6.99 -
$7.99$6.99 -


text:
Invaluable cannot guarantee the accuracy of translations through Google Translate and disclaims any responsibility for inaccurate translations.
Show translation options
Lot 4255: Pocket watch: extremely rare Patek Philippe gold/enamel half hunting case repeater, Geneva ca. 1877 (NO LIVE FEE)
123rd Cortrie Auction: Fine Pocket- & Wristwatches (NO LIVE FEE)
by Cortrie Spezial Auktionen
05 November 2016
Hamburg, Hamburg, Germany
Live AuctionPast Lot
Looking for the realised and estimated price?
Description: Ca. Ø 51 mm, ca. 109 g, 18 K gold, very rare edition with half hunting case, enameled numerals and enameled monogram, a goutte edition, engine turned, reeded mid section, sliding bolt for repeater, matching numbers 47662 on case and movement, very fine Patek Philippe precision lever movement with balanced lever, wolf's toothing, repeating hours and quarters, enamel dial in perfect condition, original steel hands, very beautiful condition, in working order, rare combination of half hunting case and repeater.
Notes: LIVE FEE IS COVERED BY CORTRIE AUCTIONS.


text:
About YPFP:
Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP) is committed to fostering the next generation of foreign policy leaders by providing its members with the knowledge, skills, exposure, and relationships they will need to tackle critical global challenges over the course of their careers. YPFP is a dynamic, global, nonpartisan, non-profit organization with 10,000+ selected members around the world who work in all fields of international affairs. It was established in 2004, and is headquartered in Washington, DC, with branches in Brussels, London, and New York. YPFP is supported by around 150 volunteer staff members worldwide, for whom the leadership and management of a global NGO supplements their daytime career or graduate studies.
Fellowship Program Description:
The YPFP Research Fellowship is designed to give rising leaders in foreign policy the opportunity to accelerate their careers. Over a one-year period, fellows are given diverse opportunities to improve their writing and subject matter expertise. Some fellows design a curriculum for a six-week YPFP course corresponding to their area of expertise, and all fellows benefit from exclusive workshops and socials, as well as mentorship opportunities. Fellows publish monthly op-eds, book reviews or interviews, and their work has recently been featured in Business Insider, The Hill, Foreign Policy, The Diplomat, The National Interest, The Huffington Post, and our very own Charged Affairs.
For more details on the fellowship, please visit the Fellowship page.
To see our current fellows, please visit the Fellows page.
Position Description:
The Assistant Managing Editor works with our editors and fellows to help them produce top-quality content for publication in national media platforms. The Editorial Process intends to produce strong opinion articles through a series of editing rounds. The Assistant Managing Editor works alongside the Managing Editor in overseeing the entire editorial process, preparing article for submission to major media outlets, leading small team of editors, and managing the administrative aspects of the Fellowship Program.
This is an opportunity to work with some of the brightest future leaders in foreign policy and build on past successes. It will require a candidate who has a vision for the future, but who can also balance long-term goals with short-term necessities.
This position requires approximately 5-10 hours per week, and successful candidates will be able to make at least a one-year commitment to the role.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Assist in managing the fellowship's editorial team and editorial process
- Manage external relationships with national and foreign policy media
- Conduct final proofreading of fellows' articles
- Help fellows and editors pitch articles to magazines and newspapers
- Participate in the improvement of our editorial policies and procedures
- Be an active and initiative-oriented member of an elite editorial team
Desired Skills and Experience:
- Prior editorial experience required
- Ability to lead an editorial team and manage an editorial process
- Strong interest in international affairs
- Impeccable grasp of grammar, syntax, structure, flow and style
- Ability to constructively, diplomatically, and rigorously critique and improve the work of others
- Interest in communicating with national publications on behalf of YPFP
- Attention to detail
Eligibility and Selection:
Please note that candidates must be dues paying members of YPFP. You are not required to be a YPFP member to apply, but must confirm membership to be accepted to the position. Applicants do not need to be based in the Washington, D.C. area.
Application Process:
To begin the application process please send a cover letter, your resume and a writing sample to email@example.com, with the heading Assistant Managing Editor (Fellowship) Application.


text:
PerlMonks |
Re^4: DBD::CSV - SQL Syntax - "AND" clause is not working properlyby slayedbylucifer (Scribe) |
on Aug 29, 2012 at 06:07 UTC ( #990385=note: print w/replies, xml ) | Need Help?? |
Thats correct marto. This thread helped me to write the code in a better and correct manner which constituted my SO thread. But even after doing that, I did not get the intended result. Later it turned out that SQ::Statement was not properly installed. I want to thank you guys for your time and the guidance.
In Section
Seekers of Perl Wisdom


text:
Here you can learn more about the Skanska Group purpose and values, services, organization and geographic markets. You can also find our strategy, targets and business model.
Our purpose is to build for a better society, providing innovative and sustainable solutions for people and communities. Here you can view and find reference projects.
Here you can search and apply for jobs at Skanska worldwide and learn more about us - one of the world's largest project developers and contractors, building for society's needs.
Here you will find financial information about the Skanska Group.
In this section, you will find the Skanska Group press releases and articles on our people, projects and operations across the world. Calendar, images and films are also found here.
We believe that sustainability is just another aspect of good business practice. Learn more about how we work with sustainable solutions.
Here you can learn more about how the Skanska Group is governed and organized.
Below you will find Skanska's annual reports as of 1985.
We use cookies on our websites to improve their performance and enhance your user experience. According to the EU directive we need to inform you about this. Terms of use


text:
Follow Me!
Thursday, 16 May 2013
Product Review : Intimate Secret Body Mist
12 comments:
I was searching for theseeeeeeee when I bought my two body mists (the ones from my blog post), but couldn't find them. D:
ReplyDeleteOwO these look tempting! And for the price~ plus VIP also lol. TEMPTING.
It has more than these, yes? I hope they have a dupe for Love Spell.
Love Spell is like, forever, my favourite XD
How many ML are these ones?Repliesnot sure if they have dupes for any of the Victoria's Secret body mist, because it's more diluted than VS Body mist. It's about 250ml.
DeleteI'm gonna check next time~ Hopefully there are scents that appeal to me. And I hope I won't get a bad reaction. I've only ever had one bad reaction from a body mist (TBS Cherry Blossom before reformulation) so yeah.
( 'w' ) I hope I can go soon (and not shop too much)You might be interested in some of them, though I saw the Vanilla and Sheer Attraction to always be sold out.
These look like nice alternatives to the Victoria Secret ones! :D I think I may try out Sheer Attraction, since I like florals more than sweet scents. Thanks for the review Imah~
ReplyDeleteThese sound like such a bargain! I would go for Sheer Attraction since that sounds like something I would pick out. I love fruity/floral scents. :P My favorite body mist was Romantic Wish from VS, but that got discontinued. Then I found a new favorite, Pretty in Pink, but that got discontinued as well. Ahhh, why must VS discontinue everything I love?! LOL


text:
FreeBSD General Other questions regarding FreeBSD which do not fit in any of the categories below. |
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
ZFS, is it worth for my fileserver?
Hi everyone,
it is being a long time since I played around with FreeBSD! Need your expert opinion! I currently run my home file server in an old HP Server which I have upgraded with 2X250GB drives in raid1. Until recently I was running 6.3. Now I went to 8.0 RC2! I would like to upgrade my box and found that with 200$ I can have 4G ram and a 64bit CPU which are mandatory for ZFS (I read). My question is does it worth running ZFS? Despite the cost which I'm wiling to spend since I don't want my old hardware to die... Needles to say that for the past 4 years, UFS and a good UPS never let me down. So, please... ZFS pros and cons... Thanks, George Reson For Edit: Forgot to mention that my system only supports 2 HDs
...when you have excluded the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth. Last edited by gkontos; 28th October 2009 at 05:45 PM. |
Thread Tools | |
Display Modes | |
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Thread Starter | Forum | Replies | Last Post |
Is it worth upgrading this laptops RAM | TerryP | General Hardware | 4 | 17th January 2009 04:56 AM |
Is such a course worth the time/money? | TerryP | Off-Topic | 21 | 4th November 2008 08:05 PM |
Really poor FileServer | thavinci | FreeBSD General | 37 | 25th June 2008 09:46 PM |


text:
2014(S) American Silver Eagle NGC MS 70 First Releases Liberty Label
- Sold for: Start Free Trial or Sign In to see what it's worth.
- Item Category: Coins & Currency
- Source: eBay
- Sold Date: Nov 14, 2014
- Channel: Auction House
2014(S) ASE NGC MS 70 FR ALS Label However, it will be identical in every other respect.
Items will be shipped promptly via USPS; virtually all orders ship within one business day of payment.
Payment can only be accepted via PayPal and is expected within four days. We respectfully ask that you do not bid if you cannot pay via PayPal within that timeframe. We offer a hassle-free 14-day return policy for this time--no questions asked! We will leave positive feedback upon receipt of your payment. We greatly appreciate your doing the same when your order arrives. eBay Inventory Software and eBay Automated Listing Powered By:


text:
Data Exchange Description
The Toxics Release Inventory is an EPA program enacted as part of the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (EPCRA) of 1986. Every year, tens of thousands of facilities in the United States submit reports to EPA and the States on releases and transfers of certain toxic chemicals. The primary Web-based reporting tool used by facilities to report their toxic releases is called the Toxics Release Inventory – Made Easy Web (TRI-MEweb).
The Flow Implementation Guide provides a high-level overview of the data flow.
TRI Data Exchange (TDX): EPA's Central Data Exchange (CDX) node converts the TRI data transmitted by TRI-MEweb into XML and automatically forwards copies of electronic TRI submissions to state Exchange Network Nodes. TDX allows states to receive raw TRI data in real time and also reduces the burden on reporting facilities, allowing them to submit only once through CDX, with the data being sent to both EPA and their state simultaneously. Additionally, TDX participants receive electronic copies of TRI reports submitted to EPA via paper. Facilities that report via paper are still required to report to both EPA and their State.
TDX Program Monthly Conference Calls: To participate, contact Shane Knipschild at knipschild.shane [at] epa.gov.
Memorandum of Agreement
States participating in TDX must sign a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with EPA that outlines the specific roles and responsibilities between the State and EPA for the purposes of successfully transmitting TRI data via the Exchange Network. Download the most recent Model Memorandum of Agreement.
TRI Form A and Form R Stylesheet Viewers
To view TRI XML data in the more familiar Form A and Form R formats, download an XSLT file that will mark up the TRI Form A and TRI Form R .xml files to a human-readable format. This style sheet assumes that the .xml files are well formed according to the TRI v6.0 schema.
Version Notes
Status: Supported
TRI v6.0 is used to support Reporting Years 2014 and beyond. The Reporting Year 2014 reporting deadline is July 1, 2015.
The TRI schema and supporting documentation have been approved for use on the Exchange Network. Implementation resources for this most recent version follow.


text:
Google Talk is a free application you can download and install on Windows-based operating systems. The program allows you converse with others via VOIP, or Voice Over Internet Protocol. The program allows for file transfers, instant messaging sent via text, or you can make PC-to-PC calls to any country worldwide. Messaging or voice chats can be between two individuals, or you can chat to multiple people at the same time. (Reference 1).
Open Google Talk by clicking on the Google Talk icon in your start menu. Enter your username and password and press "Sign In." A list of your contacts will appear. (Reference 2).
Select an online contact. Your contacts that are online and available for chat will have a green dot placed before their names. Offline contacts are identified with a grey dot. Click on the selected contact's name and begin chatting. (Reference 2).
Click "Group Chat" from the horizontal tabs at the top of the chat window. A list of your online contacts will load. Click on those you want to add to the chat, and an invitation will be sent to them. Depending on whether they accept or decline, they will be added to the chat. (Reference 2).
Tips & Warnings
- If you find you are unable to sign into Google Talk, it could be due to your firewall settings. You may need to tell it to allow Google Talk in the options. If you cannot find a list, look at the help or FAQs section of your firewall application. (Reference 3).
Related Searches
- Photo Credit Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images


text:
paola1481 2 Feb 2013 at 16:18
Pao Stanley had dinner again,
1 person likes this
With Pao
Press | FAQ | Terms of Agreement | Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2011 Flatter World Inc.
FLAT STANLEY® is a trademark of the Trust u/w/o Richard C. Brown f/b/o Duncan Brown. Used with permission. All rights reserved


text:
How to keep a man interested | |||||||
| |||||||
In this article |
How to keep a man interestedSpaceKeeping a man interested also means not driving him away. When you've been with your partner for a while, you'll be able to tell when something is wrong, but he might not be so forthcoming with his problems as you are with yours.Handling this badly can create a storm in a teacup as trying to force support on him can be the exact opposite to what he wants and needs It's no secret that while girls like to work through problems with friends, men are more prone to going it alone. Image © Stockbyte | ||||||
| |||||||
Love & Sex Editor
2011/09/24 | |||||||
Article Plan
How to keep a man interested


text:
- Overview
- Tech Specs
- Accessories
High-Speed, High-Bandwidth Ports for Notebooks Sonnet's FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 provides you the ability to connect the fastest FireWire® multimedia peripherals to your MacBook Pro or Windows notebook computer with an ExpressCard slot. Do you work with files stored on external hard drives? You may not be getting the maximum performance from them. Many drive enclosures include a FireWire 800 (1394b) interface, which provides up to twice the data transfer speeds and bandwidth of FireWire 400 (1394a), both critical attributes when working with multimedia applications. Don't settle for a slower connection and less than maximum performance; get a Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 adapter to add the FireWire 800 ports you need! * Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 tested against other major brands' FireWire 800 ExpressCard/34 adapters, using 4GB transfers between a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X Version 10.5.6 and a 2-drive hardware RAID 0 array. |
Key Features Simple way to add high-speed FireWire ports to any compatible notebook computer Provides support for the fastest FireWire multimedia peripherals Works in any ExpressCard slot Plug-and-play simplicity Supports hot-swappable device connection. Plug in and disconnect peripherals without shutting off your computer Compatible with Sonnet's Echo ExpressCard/34 Thunderbolt Adapter RoHS compliant Sonnet's FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 features two 9-pin FireWire 800 ports to satisfy the high-bandwidth demands of video and pro audio applications. Offering plug and play simplicity(1), this card works in ExpressCard/34 and ExpressCard/54 slots, supports all FireWire 800 and FireWire 400(2) peripherals, and features hot-pluggable and hot-swappable device connection with automatic device configuration. Power your Fusion F2, or FireWire bus-powered drives connected to both ports of your Sonnet FireWire 800 Pro ExpressCard/34 or FireWire/USB ExpressCard/34 adapters with Sonnet's World Travel Power Adapter. |
Mac Compatibility MacBook® Pro (with an ExpressCard/34 slot)(3) OS X ® Version 10.5.8+ macOS Sierra compatible Windows Compatibility PC notebook (with an ExpressCard slot) Windows® 10, 8, 7, Vista®(1), XP (SP2)(1)


text:
Forum Rules | Firearms Safety | Firearms Photos | Links | Library | Lost Password | Email Changes |
Register | FAQ | Calendar | Search | Today's Posts | Mark Forums Read |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |
August 27, 1999, 07:14 PM | #1 |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 26, 1999
Posts: 186
Has anyone here on TFL tried the aftermarket recoil springs for the benelli/berretta made by surecycle checkout-http://srm.simplenet.com I e-mailed them to ask about the tactical application of their product,the ability to cycle the action with a sidesaddle and surefire and was told it works better than factory .. if anyone gets one or has one I would like an opinion before putting out my hard earned cash
[This message has been edited by Glock Raider (edited August 27, 1999).] |
August 28, 1999, 12:50 AM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: August 12, 1999
Location: Seattle, WA
Posts: 194
I haven't tried, but I know that Wolff sells reduced power recoil springs which are supposed to help the M1S90 cycle better with ligher loads. I'm sure it would work help cycling with a side saddle and forend light attatched too. Let me know how well it works, I've been thinking about investing in a sure-fire forend.
bkm ------------------ Anyone worth shooting, is worth shooting twice... |
Thread Tools | Search this Thread |


text:
Bzzz, bzzz ~
- Nicole Martin
- New Jersey
- Remixing my wardrobe to create buzz-worthy, office-approved outfits! Find out more at: Creating Panache.
Blog Archive
Powered by Blogger.
Thursday, January 19, 2012
BeKnown Winners!
Hey everyone! Time for just a quick post tonight announcing the BeKnown giveaway winners. Soo, here they are:
Congrats to both of you! A rep from BeKnown will contact you shortly :)


text:
Strive Gaming Red Logo T-Shirt
BB Apparel
Strive Gaming is a organization/team that loves to play video games of there desire. Their organization/team gives gamers a chance to play the games they love in a big organization while streaming and making videos on it! They are a community that comes together to play videos games and enjoy team work while playing!


text:
$10 for $20 Worth of Electronics Accessories from EverydaySource.com
Huntsville, Alabama sidebar
$15 for $30 Worth of Wine from PJ Wine, Inc.
Bakersfield, California
$6 for One-Year Subscription to "Glamour" Magazine ($12 Value)
Fresno, California sidebar
$10 for $20 Worth of Handmade Stationery and Gifts at Night Owl Paper Goods
Napa/Sonoma, California
$15 for $35 Worth of Popcorn Treats at Colby's Kettle Corn
Santa Cruz, California
$12 for $25 Worth of Premium Teas and Accessories from Tea District
Naples, Florida sidebar
$12 for One-Year Subscription to Guy Harvey Magazine ($24.95 Value)
Ocala, Florida sidebar
$20 for a One-Year Subscription to "Louisiana Cookin'" and Recipe CD
Athens, Georgia sidebar
$20 for One Rock-It Portable Vibration Speaker System ($49.99 Value)
Augusta, Georgia sidebar
$25 for $50 Worth of Gourmet Sauces, Marinades, and More from Tavern Direct
Des Moines, Iowa
$10 for a "Total Game" Instructional Golf Download from Tour Tempo ($24.99 Value)
Topeka/Lawrence, Kansas sidebar
$45 for $100 Worth of Wine and Merchandise Online from OneHope Wine
Wichita, Kansas
$50 for $125 Worth of Menswear from CCO Menswear
New Orleans, Louisiana sidebar
$10 for $25 Worth of Nuts, Dried Fruit, and More from Nutty Guys
Portland, Maine
$13 for One-Year Subscription to "ESPN The Magazine," Plus ESPN T-shirt ($26 Value)
Baltimore, Maryland sidebar
$35 for a "Big Wall Graphic" Panoramic Wall Mural from LTL Prints ($84 Value)
Boston, Massachusetts sidebar
$25 for $50 Worth of Merchandise from Marbles: The Brain Store
Jackson, Mississippi
$15 for $30 Worth of Organic, Natural, and Other Nutritious Snacks from Snackwarehouse.com
Springfield, Missouri
$45 for One 16"x20" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas Including Shipping and Handling from Canvas on Demand ($126.95 Value)
Springfield, Missouri sidebar
$20 for $45 Worth of Kids' Apparel and Gifts from Bubble Bees
St. Louis, Missouri
$79 for $167 Worth of Junk Removal From 1-800-GOT-JUNK
Lincoln, Nebraska sidebar
$15 for $35 Worth of Wise Desserts at Fancy Fortune Cookies
North Jersey, New Jersey sidebar
$29 for $80 Worth of Eyewear from LensWay.com
North Jersey, New Jersey sidebar
$39 for One Photo Print Reproduced on a 16"x20"x1.5" Gallery-Wrapped Canvas from Picture it On Canvas ($124.95 Value)
Albany/Capital Region, New York sidebar
$20 for $40 Worth of Jewelry, Accessories, and More at Whats-in-Store
Syracuse, New York sidebar
$30 for $65 Worth of Candles from Burn Candle Co.
Cleveland, Ohio sidebar
$15 for $30 Worth of Soups, Mixes, Peanuts, and Sauces from Purely American
Dayton, Ohio
$30 for $65 Toward Star Naming and More from the International Star Registry
Youngstown, Ohio
$15 for $30 Worth of Men's Grooming Products from GroomingLounge.com
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sidebar
Portable Whiteboard Film from Wizard Wall. Three Options Available.
- For $35, you get the standard box (a $69.95 value).
- For $64, you get the small tote (a $128.50 value).
- For $72, you get the large tote (a $145 value).
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma sidebar
$45 for Three Pounds of Premium Coffee and Stainless-Steel Scoop from Barnie's Coffee & Tea Company ($102 Value)
Tulsa, Oklahoma sidebar
$14 for a Two-Year Subscription to "1859 Oregon's Magazine" ($29.95 Value)
Salem, Oregon sidebar
$10 for $20 Toward Magazine Subscriptions from BlueDolphin.com
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania sidebar
$35 for $100 Worth of Photo Books, Cards, and Calendars at Picaboo
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania sidebar
$20 for $40 Worth of Gourmet Gift Baskets and More from igourmet.com
Reading, Pennsylvania sidebar
$10 for One-Year Subscription to "Columbia Metropolitan" ($19.97 Value)
Columbia, South Carolina sidebar
$68 for One Custom Matted and Framed 16"x20" Stock Image from Focus West Gallery ($175 Value)
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
$31 for a Dozen Delivered Cupcakes ($62 Value) or $35 for a Dozen Delivered Center-Filled Cupcakes ($74 Value) from The Cupcake Gallery.
Knoxville, Tennessee
$20 for $40 Worth of Gourmet Brownie and Cookie Gifts from Fairytale Brownies
Abilene, Texas sidebar
$20 for $40 Worth of Customized Clothing and More at Custom Threads Embroidery and Personalized Gifts
Amarillo, Texas sidebar
$20 for $50 Worth of Wall Decals and More from Dali Decals Online
El Paso, Texas sidebar
$15 for $35 Worth of Jewelry and Accessories at ShoptheLook.net
Houston, Texas sidebar
$15 for $30 Worth of Online Tax-Preparation Products from H&R Block
Midland/Odessa, Texas sidebar
$10 for $25 Toward Products and Services at Sears Portrait Studio, Kiddie Kandids Studio, or Picture Me Portrait Studios.
Midland/Odessa, Texas sidebar
$13 for $26 Worth of Sweat-Activated Workout Apparel and Gear from ViewSport
Rio Grande Valley, Texas sidebar
$36 for Heart-Pendant Necklace From Hecho Por Liz Artisan Jewelry in Rio Grande Valley ($72.45 Value)
Rio Grande Valley, Texas sidebar
$30 for $90 Worth of Skincare Products from Skinprint
Green Bay, Wisconsin
$15 for $30 Worth of Wisconsin Badgers Prints, Cards, and More from College Fan Photo
Madison, Wisconsin sidebar


text:
Dec 22, 2010
A Tribute to Number Threes: Akiko Suzuki
Today's Tribute to Number Threes is dedicated to Akiko Suzuki (previously featured was Alexander Abt).
Miss Suzuki's life story and skating career would not be out of place in a particularly heartwarming LifeTime documentary. Indeed, even the most jaundiced eyes and palsied hearts in figure skating are likely to have a soft spot for Miss Suzuki's story of perseverance and commitment.
Long ago, when Evgeni Plushenko still had choreography in his programs, Miss Suzuki was an extremely promising junior skater coming up the Japanese and international ranks. Even at the tender age of sixteen in 2002, Miss Suzuki showed flashes of her considerable charm and musicality that continues to set her apart from many ladies today:
However, like many skaters before--and after--her, Miss Suzuki fell victim to the extreme culture of vanity and physical perfection that plagues the figure skating world. Miss Suzuki's struggles with anorexia unfortunately curbed her promising career, causing her to sit out the entire 2003-2004 season.
Unlike the many other tragic stories of skating careers cut short by anorexia, Miss Suzuki has a happier ending. Inspired by compatriot Shizuka Arakawa's spectacular victory at the 2004 World Championships, Miss Suzuki mounted an impressive comeback to competitive figure skating. After about three seasons of languishing at the bottom of the competitive ranks, Miss Suzuki's perseverance paid off during the 2007-2008 season. Miss Suzuki capped off three consecutive victories at senior B competitions with an impressive fifth-place finish at the senior Japanese championships, catapaulting her at the top of the very competitive Japanese ranks for the 2008-2009 season. You can watch her long program at the 2007 Japanese National Championships HERE.
Miss Suzuki continued her climb up the competitive ranks in the following seasons. Her 2009-2010 competitive results speak for themselves: silvers at the Japanese National and Four Continents Championships, a bronze at the Grand Prix Final and top ten finishes at the Olympics and Worlds. But what really distinguished Miss Suzuki this season and won her many fans (including the one currently typing this post) was her West Side Story long program, featuring some very good choreography by Shae-Lynn Bourne. Miss Suzuki's West Side Story LP was arguably the best ladies' LP of the season and was the perfect vehicle to show off Miss Suzuki's considerable musicality, presence and natural exuberance. Miss Suzuki may not seem like the most likely skater to go rumbling off in the Bronx, but all this matters little when Miss Suzuki is selling her program so spectacularly and tugging at the audience's collective heartstrings:
Miss Suzuki has continued to skate this season, earning two respectable silvers on the Grand Prix circuit and a fourth-place finish at the Grand Prix Final. Although the judges seem to have finally acknowledged Miss Suzuki's existence with slightly increased PCS this season, her scores and results remain mystifyingly lower than what her actual performances deserve. Miss Suzuki may not have the most difficult or consistent jumps, but her jump content and consistency is on the whole is better than many ladies who place above her. Moreover, Miss Suzuki is clearly cognizant of the music playing during her program and interprets it quite well (indeed, a revolutionary concept), often giving inspired performances that endear her to audiences. Admittedly, Miss Suzuki's spins and carriage are not the best, but she makes up for it on elements like her strong footwork, maturity, presence, and commitment to choreography. Yet Miss Suzuki is clearly and consistently under-marked, the most recent example being the 2010 GPF when Miss Suzuki was held down in fourth place--behind a skater with 1980s jump content and another straight out of juniors, no less!--despite giving two solid performances, including one of the best LPs of the night:
One does not have to look far to figure out the crux of Miss Suzuki's constant underscoring, however. In keeping with our theme here, Miss Suzuki--like many other talented skaters coming from a country with a deep field--is being marked as the third-ranked skater in her country instead of on the basis of her actual performances. Actually, to be correct--Miss Suzuki appears to be further buried as the fourth-ranked skater in Japan this season, based on the push and promotion Kanako Murakami is receiving from the judges and the Japanese Skating Federation alike. As noted before in a prior post, Miss Suzuki is now consequently in danger of losing her spot on the Japanese world team, despite her considerable talent and current #2 world ranking. At the Japanese Nationals this weekend, it would not be entirely incorrect to say that Miss Suzuki's fate depends on Mao Asada's performances--if Miss Asada is anywhere near her top form, and Miss Murakami and Miki Ando manage to phone in half-decent performances, Miss Suzuki is unfortunately probably going to get the Yukari Nakano treatment.
Japan is extremely fortunate to have such an embarassment in riches when it comes to ladies skating, but it's such a pity that this causes them to overlook protean gems like Miss Suzuki.
Good luck to Miss Suzuki this weekend, and Morozombie Claus is working hard on forging that French passport.
4 comments:
Aww Morozombie!!! THANK YOU SO MUCH for this wonderful article!!! It should be read by every figure skating fan!!!
I've become a big fan of Akiko watching her West Side Story programme, and I really think she's constantly undermarked. Are the judges even watching her performance? Her marks are too low, I'm so sad. But the good thing is more and more people are feeling this way and are wondering why her marks never match her actual performances.
I was just happy she was ahead of no-emotion-boring-Ando at the GPF....I really hope she gets the gold medal at Nationals...but of course I'm dreaming again:(
p.s. I loved your "Long ago, when Evgeni Plushenko still had choreography in his programs".....So true, so true.......;)
Could you please write something about Gachinski copying Plushenko's nonsense-choreography, in the future? That would be fun:) If you agree and if you have time, of course.
Thanks again for all these nice posts!!:)- AnonymousDecember 23, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Suzuki needs more love and at least one Nationals gold medal hanging around her neck. :) - AnonymousMay 9, 2011 at 1:36 PM
In terms of unappreciated abilities, she's definitely at the top. Her programs are always among the best of the season and her delivery is amazing. She commits fully to the music and choreography and never fails to "perform" when she skates. I hate how she's held down amongst the other Japanese ladies but I definitely enjoy her skating more than several others (*cough* Miki Ando *cough*)...


text:
2x512Mb Dual Channel PC2-8000 1000MHz 5-5-5-15 64x8 DDR2 FBGA Chips 240pin, Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR2 SDRAM DIMM Aluminum Heat-spreader 6 Layers Ultra Low Noises Shielded PCB Retail Package 2.1V - 2.3V Lifetime Warranty These modules are equiped with Micron D9GMH chips ! !!!LIFE WARRANTY!!! The memory modules have been tested at different CAS at 2.35v on a P5B-E Plus Asus Motherboard, here are the results 550Mhz cas4(DDR-2 1100): http://img151.imageshack.us/img151/9...4412550xb3.jpg 634Mhz cas5(DDR-2 1268): http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/8...5515634bc7.jpg I'm in Brussels, I send everywhere with insurance. The price is 110 in now(within Belgium, ask for other coutries). :) :woot: :woot: up 110 ! :woot: |
All times are GMT +1. The time now is 02:00. |
Powered by vBulletin® - Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Content Relevant URLs by vBSEO