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Preparing and Supporting Students for Advanced Courses
Advanced courses embody higher expectations for student achievement and also may require students to complete substantially more work than in a standard academic course. Many also include projects of greater complexity, such as conducting extensive independent research, gathering data from multiple sources and in multiple formats, and, ultimately, covering a subject in greater depth than a student would be expected to in a standard (i.e., nonadvanced) course. Preparation and support, helpful for all students, are essential for those who may be underperformers at the time they are identified as candidates for advanced courses or express interest.
Preparing students. The rigor of their advanced courses has led four of the six highlighted providers to offer preparatory classes aimed at better ensuring students' success once they sign on for an advanced course. These preparatory courses include pre-AP, study skills, and prerequisite courses, such as algebra. VHS, for example, applied for and received funding from the U.S. Department of Education's Advanced Placement Incentive Program to develop an Online AP Academy. The grant enabled 52 low-income high schools to offer online AP courses and their feeder middle schools to offer online enrichment and pre-AP courses. Intended to ready students like Jamal, in the vignette above, to succeed in AP courses, Online AP Academy's 12 pre-AP courses are developed by vertical teams, made up of those who teach in the same content area, but at successive grade levels. The use of vertical teams helps ensure a seamless transition in learning and skills as students progress through higher grades. In addition to providing rich content, the pre-AP and middle school enrichment courses are designed to teach students study skills and to generate other positive academic habits.
|Preparatory Classes Lead Students Onward and Upward
Jamal is a high school sophomore at a large inner-city school in the Northeast. His school is a member of a national virtual high school that offers advanced content courses, such as Advanced Placement (AP) and foreign language classes. Before becoming a member of the virtual school, the district had been unable to provide its students with advanced courses or with much choice in foreign languages. During his freshman year, Jamal was enrolled in an online pre-AP course, which helped prepare him for the rigor of the AP calculus course he now takes.
His calculus course, limited to 25 online students, is designated as an independent study, and he is allowed to use the on-site computer lab during one class period every day. A lab monitor is available to provide technical assistance. Jamal also works on his online homework at home in the evenings. He usually finds at least one of his calculus classmates online at the same time as he is, which is helpful because they can use the classroom chat area to discuss homework and other upcoming assignments. Knowing that the instructor regularly monitors the archived discussions keeps Jamal and his friends on task during their online interaction.
In his end-of-course survey, Jamal said he enjoyed the relatively small class size of his online course and appreciated not having to deal with the typical classroom distractions. Jamal is a shy individual whose initial lack of confidence in his academic skills had kept him from participating in discussions in his school-based classes. He said being in a virtual setting helped him participate more actively in group discussions, which, in turn, helped him feel confident enough to participate more fully in his traditional classes.
One district that is partnering with an online provider to offer advanced high school courses has had all of its middle school students participate in an online course on critical thinking skills, delivered by the same provider. These students are then mentored during their first year in high school with the intent of readying them to start taking AP courses in the 10th grade.
Supporting students. All the provider representatives, district or school site coordinators, and online instructors interviewed for this guide agree that the students most likely to succeed in online courses are self-motivated, bring a take-care-of-business attitude toward completing their course work, and have good time management skills. Such attributes are readily evident in motivated students like Zoe in the p. 38 vignette, Managing Student Expectations and Monitoring Student Progress; they may be less obvious or not as highly developed in disadvantaged or underperforming students who have been actively recruited to online learning in general and advanced course work specifically. Yet irrespective of students' academic history, if students express interest in taking an online advanced course, these highlighted providers and the districts and schools with which they partner will encourage them and, more to the point, will look for ways to support individual students to be successful. At one school in rural Colorado, for example, students who have not already demonstrated motivation in their learning but who want to take an advanced online course first participate in an independent study course under the supervision of the school's site coordinator for online learning; in this way, students practice and are coached in the skills needed for successful online learning. VHS found that one important way of supporting online students is to have instructors start providing feedback to students right away once a course begins. In the program's early stages, VHS instructors would first post grades approximately six weeks after the start of a course, but they learned that six weeks was too late because, by then, many low-performing students could not catch up. Now, VHS instructors post students' grades starting soon after the course begins, and every two weeks, they publish students' grade point averages for site coordinators to review. Two-week monitoring intervals keep students from falling too far behind.
Logistical support. At its most basic, student support starts with making sure that students have adequate time and space to successfully participate in their courses. Several providers recommend that school leaders designate a specific class period in the regular school day during which online students are encouraged to work on their assignments (although not required to, since many students are taking online courses because of needed scheduling flexibility).
Providers of AP courses expressly suggest that AP students be given extra computer access time because for each AP course they take, students typically spend about 15 hours each week on homework outside the school day.
While the flexibility of online courses theoretically allows students to work anywhere and anytime, many students opt to do online course work at school during regular school hours. In Iowa, the majority of online AP students work on their course(s) during the school day. In Michigan, one of the member schools of MVS has two computer labs on campus used exclusively by students taking online courses during the school day. Many students participating in CTY also take their online courses in an on-campus computer lab during the school day. CTY officials believe social interactions with peers are critical elements for development, and online learning allows highly able students to obtain the advanced course work they need without having to leave the school environment.
To help students get their work done, many of the schools partnering with one of the highlighted online providers also give students computer time outside of regular school hours. For example, one Colorado school makes its lab available two evenings a week, as well as on Sunday.
In Florida, one district that has students enrolled in FLVS courses has launched an initiative to place computers in libraries and recreational centers around the community, with the goal of providing students a place to work on their online courses outside of normal school hours if they do not have access to adequate computer resources at home. The plan is for participating schools to refer online students in need of an after-hours computer to one of these local community centers.
Recognizing that having adequate time and space to work means nothing if a student cannot get past the occasional computer glitch, most online providers have a "help desk" for their students. MVS, for example, operates its own help desk, which is open from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and on Sunday from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Originally, the help desk was open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but after researching peak-time usage, the program determined the most cost-effective hours of operation. MVS officials say they have received no complaints from students or teachers since reducing the help desk hours. Companies that provide the platform, or framework, for running the course software (e.g., Blackboard, eCollege) may offer additional technology support, but partnering districts and schools should consider providing their own technical assistance as well. One district working with COL implemented a tiered-response system, whereby a student experiencing technical difficulty first contacts the site coordinator. If the coordinator cannot resolve the problem, he or she contacts the district's technical support person. If the problem cannot be resolved at that level, the coordinator contacts the program directly. If the program cannot resolve the issue, the problem is escalated to the platform provider.
FLVS's technology department manages the server, computer hardware, and software licensing for schools or districts using FLVS courses, and school site coordinators can call directly to report technical problems. Sometimes, however, students' difficulties can be caused by students' lack of access to appropriate hardware and software at home. The site coordinator at one school contacted local computer retailers and told the managers what the technology requirements are for online courses, in the event that students contacted the stores for equipment upgrades.
Mentors or counselors. Online providers recommend that districts and schools offer students extra support to encourage them to stay engaged and on task. Some high schools try to ensure that these individuals have as much content expertise as possible in the courses students are taking. For example, at Northwood-Kensett Junior-Senior High School in Northwood, Iowa, school leaders assign four teachers to mentor IOAPA students. The teachers are chosen based on the online courses students are taking at any given time. So at one point when students were enrolled in online U.S. government, English language and composition, calculus, and economics, they were mentored by social studies, English, mathematics, and business teachers, respectively. The school's guidance counselor will generally try to schedule an online student for the computer lab during the "offperiod" of his or her mentor teacher so the student can get face-to-face help if needed. When mentors cannot address the student's question, they will suggest e-mailing or calling the online instructor for additional assistance and may enlist the help of the site coordinator to respond to student needs.
Some schools have two kinds of mentors for their online students, a classroom teacher who is available for more substantive questions and a technology- oriented person who stays in the computer lab and is available, minimally, to help with technology-related problems. At some schools, the site coordinator assumes these roles. IOAPA also requires that mentors proctor the course tests at the school site rather than allowing the students to take these assessments online.
In Michigan, which in 2006 became the first state to require that students have experience with online learning prior to high school graduation, 39 the state department of education's pupil accounting rules require that every online student be assigned a mentor. Thus far, most of these mentors have been traditional classroom teachers who are either given extra compensation or freed up for a class period to help online students.
Dearborn Virtual Academy, an MVS member located outside Detroit (and, despite its name, a traditional bricks-and-mortar school), allows only 30 students in a computer lab at any given time and maintains a 1:15 mentor-student ratio by stationing two mentors in each lab. These mentors spend the first week of class ensuring that students know how to navigate their e-mail and course Web sites and then remain available throughout the course for questions or problem solving.
Both site coordinator and mentor positions have been established to help ensure that online students can be successful in their courses. People in these positions must be ready to deal with a wide array of issues, from content questions, which they may or may not be able to answer, to issues of cheating, to a student's failure to actively participate once enrolled because of technical difficulties. In short, these individuals must be prepared to offer student support in many areas.
Many site coordinators also are responsible for providing quarterly and midterm progress reports to parents. For example, COL's director of student services works with districts and schools to provide parents with access to their student's online grade book (see fig. 5 on p. 44). From here, parents can see when assignments have been turned in and, eventually, see the grade for each assignment. Although it doesn't show on this screen shot, the site also has a feature that allows parents to see how much time their students are spending on each assignment.
To specifically support students who are participating in advanced course work, FLVS restructured its offerings so one instructor is qualified to teach the same course at multiple levels. Under this system, for example, an AP English language instructor also can teach an English III honors course. This allows students who might start out in an AP course, but, subsequently, find themselves unable to keep up, to switch to the English III honors course, and continue with an instructor who is familiar with their work, so as to not waste the time or energy they had put into the first course.
School and program leaders interviewed for this guide emphasize the need to provide student support extending beyond that offered by any good online instructor. FLVS, for example, requires regular parent and instructor interaction so parents can monitor student participation and performance, while IOAPA requires on-campus student support from a coordinator. Whatever its specific components, a support system for online learners should touch both environments in which students work: the traditional and the virtual.
|Figure 5. Screen Shot of Online Grade Book Used by Colorado Online Learning
Note: Items with double dashes are online exams or quizzes that a student has not yet submitted. Once an exam or quiz has been submitted, a dash turns to an asterisk so the instructor knows to grade it.
Evaluating Student Support
Parents are an important source of information about how well recruitment and support services are received in the field. The FLVS annual survey asks parents about their own level of education, why their children enrolled in online courses, and if they perceive FLVS student services to be helpful. In 2005–06, nearly 5,000 parents completed surveys. Among other things, parents were asked if they thought FLVS guidance counselors were helpful in placing students in the appropriate online courses and acclimating both parents and students to the FLVS environment; of responding parents, 87 percent said their child's guidance counselor was able to address their issues. The other 13 percent responded that services were not very helpful because they were not aware of all the services a guidance counselor provided, such as being able to report student progress and monitoring results.40 FLVS responded by reviewing the current parent information dissemination process and finding areas where information could be improved, elaborated upon, or disseminated more frequently.


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Airbus' Cabin BFE Supplier Support Rating recognises suppliers for best in-service performance
At the 2013 Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg, Genevieve Laurens-Chassagne, Head of Supplier Support Management – Customer Services at Airbus, presented awards in recognition of those cabin Buyer-Furnished-Equipment (BFE) suppliers who achieved outstanding levels of customer satisfaction throughout 2012.
The suppliers were identified through Airbus' Supplier Support Rating process which captured in-service feedback from over 111 Airbus customers. The latter represented 75 percent of the operators worldwide for over 90 percent of the Airbus fleet, and covered all Airbus aircraft programmes. In total 68 suppliers were measured in the 2012 rating and improvement plans will be put in place where necessary in 2013 to ensure that all suppliers bring the best level of support to our operators.
The awarded suppliers are as follows:
• Bucher, AIM Aviation Henshalls respectively ranked 1st and 2nd, and Diehl Service Modules and B/E Aerospace tied for 3rd place. All are awarded for excellent customer support performance as the Top 3 achievers;
• Zodiac Seats US LLC (Former Weber) for excellent customer support performance as the best in class seat supplier;
• Thales for excellent customer support performance as the best in class in-flight entertainment supplier;
• Bucher for excellent customer support performance as the best in class galley & monument supplier;
• Zodiac Seats France (Former Sicma) for the most improved BFE customer support performance in 2012.
The major cabin BFE suppliers on Airbus aircraft are rated against three criteria:
(a) Providing continuously reliable equipment and the associated technical support; (b) Effectiveness of operational support services, benchmarked against the industry-leading Airbus supplier support standards; and (c) Customer feedback concerning cost of ownership.
The Cabin BFE supplier support ranking is also published as part of the Airbus BFE Product Catalogue to guide Airbus customers during the equipment selection process. The next rating cycle will be launched during the fourth quarter of 2013.
Airbus is the world's leading aircraft manufacturer of passenger airliners, ranging in capacity from 100 to more than 500 seats. Airbus has design and manufacturing facilities in France, Germany, the UK, and Spain, and subsidiaries in the US, China, Japan and in the Middle East. In addition, it provides an international network of customer support and training centres. Airbus is an EADS company.

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Braless Celebs: Miley Cyrus, Khloe Kardashian & More
Going braless — heck, even pantyless — is becoming a hot trend in Hollywood from Miley Cyrus to Kim Kardashian! Do you think it's hot or not? Vote!
Miley Cyrus returned to the stage on Dec. 8, where she nearly fell out of her top as she decided to go braless. We're sure Miley was trying to make a statement, but popping out of her shirt would have been a whole different type of statement. Other celebrities to take part in the trend include Khloe Kardashian, Jennifer Aniston and Ellie Goulding.
How do YOU feel about going braless, HollywoodLifers?
— Chris Rogers
More Braless Celebs:
- Miley Cyrus Goes Braless On Stage, Spills Out Of Top — Watch
- Khloe Kardashian Goes Braless On 'X Factor' & Distracts Simon Cowell
- Jennifer Aniston Goes Braless On 'Chelsea Lately'


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White House weighing how many executive orders President Obama can reasonably get away with
posted at 2:01 pm on February 11, 2013 by Erika Johnsen
The White House, apparently miffed by the inaugural speech's general reception as grossly out-of-touch and aggressively liberal, is all set to "pivot" back to jobs and the economy in the president's State of the Union address on Tuesday night — meaning that we'll once again have the honor, nay, the privilege to hear all about Obama's old-and-tired "we need to tax the wealthy even further to finance the government 'investments' that will spur economic growth" balanced approach, or something.
But all of those hyper-progressive promises on climate change, immigration, and etcetera are still very much at the forefront of his agenda, and even if those dastardly obstructionist Republican lawmakers won't allow big moves on them through the legislative channels, no doubt the White House wants everyone to Rest Assured that they are actively Doing Something to act where Congress refuses to cooperate. Ergo, it's back to the ol' executive-order and agency-rulemaking playbook.
WaPo reports:
President Obama is considering a series of new executive actions aimed at working around a recalcitrant Congress, including policies that could allow struggling homeowners to refinance their mortgages, provide new protections for gays and lesbians, make buildings more energy-efficient and toughen regulations for coal-fired power plants, according to people outside the White House involved in discussions on the issues. …
These and other potential actions suggest that Obama is likely to rely heavily on executive powers to set domestic policy in his second term. One White House official said that while the president does not see the actions as substitutes for more substantial legislation, he also wants to move forward on top priorities. …
"It is a very dangerous road he's going down contrary to the spirit of the Constitution," Sen. Charles E. Grassley (R-Iowa) said in a recent interview. "Just because Congress doesn't act doesn't mean the president has a right to act." …
In the months ahead, some people close to the White House said Obama must weigh the prospect of making progress on his priorities with the risk that acting aggressively could hurt the chances for more substantial legislation on Capitol Hill.
Even if few of these executive orders don't have the huge, sweeping mega-policy implications that President Obama undoubtedly wishes he could bring about (we're all too familiar with his penchant for grand legislative overhauls, hem hem), they are at least specific action items with which he can appease his various interest groups — at the expense of continually inflicting the type of top-down hindrances on our economy that the president can't seem to get enough of, as Jennifer Rubin notes in her SOTU rundown. Come on, now: Unilateral executive orders aimed at even more stringent and broadened environmental regulations? Still more federal interference in the housing market? Yes, I'm sure those will do wonders for our economic growth. Womp.
President Obama refuses to pursue the measures that would promote growth, such as tax reform (not simply another tax hike) or entitlement reform, which would curtail long-term debt. But the problem is worse than simply neglecting pro-growth policies.
It is not simply policy sins of omission but Obama's own wish list that is the barrier to more growth and job creation. His top-heavy welfare state is toppling over while the private-sector economy suffers from regulatory overload, a corporate tax code that puts us at a disadvantage internationally and the burgeoning debt (with a no-interest-rate Fed policy). …
The Obama "recovery" is actually five years of the worst economy since the Great Depression.
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The White House, apparently miffed by the inaugural speech's general reception as grossly out-of-touch and aggressively liberal…
Imagine being this clueless, that anyone in this administration would be shocked to be considered far left.
I mention this because you might not hear about it otherwise:
On Feb. 15, all nine justices will gather in conference to review whether Obama used forged government documents and fake identification in order to get elected as commander-in-chief.
Hope springs eternal!
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Focus on Faculty & Staff
George Ladd
In an effort to bring attention to the issue of problem gambling among senior citizens, George T. Ladd, an associate professor of psychology at Rhode Island College, will be presenting his research on this topic at upcoming events for clinicians and staff members of senior centers. Read more.
– February 1, 2013
Robert Long Foreman
Items that people leave behind when they die drive both the fiction and nonfiction of Robert Long Foreman. The new assistant professor of English at Rhode Island College focuses on the history, genealogy and personal psychology embodied in these objects. Read more.
– January 23, 2013
Don Smith
The Newport Museum of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design have recently acquired works by Don Smith, professor emeritus of art. In Sarasota, Fla., where he currently resides, Smith will be showing six new paintings in the exhibition "Abstractions" at the Selby Gallery at the Ringling College of Art and Design. He will also conduct two painting workshops and present a public lecture titled "Cezanne, Mondrian Meet Gerhard Richter." His ongoing research work on the interview of Edwin Dickinson has been recognized in a publication produced by the Albright-Knox Art Gallery, in Buffalo, N.Y., titled "Edwin Dickinson: Dreams and Reality."
– January 9, 2013
Emily Danforth
"The Miseducation of Cameron Post," a book by Emily Danforth, assistant professor of English, is a finalist for the Morris Award, given annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA). Details here: http://www.yalsa.ala.org/thehub/2012/12/06/yalsa-announces-2013-morris-award-finalists.
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P. Khalil Saucier
P. Khalil Saucier, director of Africana Studies and assistant professor of sociology, co-convened a roundtable discussion titled "What Does Jones v. North Carolina Prisoners' Labor Union Mean for Black Studies and Critical Prison Studies Today?" at the annual meeting of the American Studies Association, Nov. 15-18, 2012, San Juan, Puerto Rico.
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Modern day tales of wizards and vampires are proving more popular with British children than classic stories like Roald Dahl's Matilda, research suggests.
A new study reveals that books by traditional favourites like Dahl and Allan Ahlberg are no longer the first choice of the nation's youngsters.
Glass Houses, the first book in the Morganville Vampires series by Rachel Caine is the most popular novel among children.
This is followed by the third book in JK Rowling's Harry Potter novels, Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban, and Twilight, the first of Stephenie Meyer's vampire series.
More than 300,000 UK children aged five to 16 were asked to vote for their favourite books as part of the What Kids Are Reading report by Renaissance Learning.
The findings suggest that the popularity of books such as Matilda, the BFG, both by Roald Dahl, or Allan Ahlberg's the Jolly Postman, all published more than 25 years ago, are on the wane.
Neither author has a book in the top 10 of children's favourite novels.
Instead, the list is dominated by fantasy and adventure books, as those whose main characters have appeared in films.
Another Harry Potter book, Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire makes into the top 10, as well as Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney, Anthony Horowitz novel Crocodile Tears which features 15-year-old spy Alex Rider, and Rick Riordan's fourth Percy Jackson book, Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth.
The study does show that while books by Roald Dahl are not children's first pick, he is still the most read author, along with Jeff Kinney. Allan Ahlberg also appears on this list in seven place, along with Jacqueline Wilson and Julia Donaldson in joint ninth spot.
Dirk Foch, managing director of Renassiance Learning said that the difference between the most popular books and the most read authors showed how children's tastes have changed.
"This is a very interesting point - it indicates that there is a big difference between the books children enjoy reading and the books that are available to them or the books they are encouraged to read by adults,'' he said.
"It's clear that although books such as the Roald Dahl classics may still be very prevalent in schools, children's tastes have very much moved on and it's TV, film and vampires that are currently in vogue.''
Top 10 most popular books for UK children:
1. Glass Houses: The Morganville Vampires by Rachel Caine
2. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkabanby by JK Rowling
3. Twilight by Stephenie Meyer
4. Crocodile Tears by Anthony Horowitz
5. The Dead Girls' Dance by Rachel Caine
6. Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Ugly Truth by Jeff Kinney
7. Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J K Rowling
8. Percy Jackson and the Battle of the Labyrinth by Rick Riordan
9. Mates, Dates and Sole Survivors by Cathy Hopkins
10. Survival by Chris Ryan
Top 10 most read authors by UK children:
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2. Roderick Hunt
3. Francesca Simon
4. Suzanne Collins
5. J.K. Rowling
6. Michael Morpurgo
7. Allan Ahlberg
8. Martin Waddell
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One Test. Two Lives. HIV Screening for Prenatal Care
CDC's One Test. Two Lives. program gives healthcare providers tools to test pregnant women for HIV infection and help reduce the number of infants born with HIV. One Test. Two Lives. is a part of the CDC Act Against AIDS campaign.
CDC recommends HIV screening for all women as a standard part of prenatal care in order to identify and treat HIV and to prevent transmission of HIV to infants. Women who test positive for HIV and begin treatment early in their pregnancy reduce the risk of mother- to- child HIV transmission to 2% or less. CDC's One Test. Two Lives. campaign gives obstetricians, nurse-midwives, and other providers tools to ensure that all their patients have the opportunity to learn their HIV status as a routine part of prenatal care and to protect their newborns from HIV infection. Kevin Ault, MD, Associate Professor of Gynecology and Obstetrics at Emory University's School of Medicine and a consultant to the campaign, commented, "All pregnant women want the best for their children, and routine prenatal HIV testing is part of that".
The decrease in pediatric AIDS diagnoses can be attributed to routine screening and the use of antiretroviral medications. However, mother-to-child HIV transmission continues in the United States, in part because many pregnant women still are not being tested. Studies suggest that 26 percent of mothers who gave birth to HIV-infected infants were unaware of their infection prior to labor and delivery in 2007.
Campaign Uses Simple Messages to Encourage Prenatal HIV Screening
One Test. Two Lives. emphasizes three points:
- Pregnant women are likely to get tested if their providers strongly recommend it. In a study of 1,362 pregnant women, 93 percent of women who felt their providers strongly recommended an HIV test decided to get tested.
- Screening for HIV early in pregnancy, preferably at the first obstetrical visit, benefits both mothers and babies. Women with HIV who start treatment early and maintain it throughout their pregnancy protect their own health and rarely pass HIV to their infants. Women who have not been tested or have increased risk for HIV should be tested in the third trimester.
- It is never too late for pregnant women to get tested. Rapid HIV tests allow women who arrive at delivery rooms with unknown HIV status to receive an HIV test. Preventive medications administered to the mother during labor, and to the infant after birth, can reduce the risk of mother-to-child HIV transmission to about 10 percent. Some clinicians may also test a pregnant patient late in the third trimester of pregnancy.
Program Provides Tools to Overcome Barriers to Prenatal HIV Screening
One Test. Two Lives. offers a range of provider materials to help facilitate screening in prenatal settings such as CDC's guide to using an opt-out approach to HIV screening and a tip sheet for talking to patients about HIV screening. A patient brochure, a fact sheet on recommended prenatal tests, and a display poster for medical offices are also available to ensure that patients are aware of the facts and benefits of HIV screening.
Free materials are available on the campaign Web site: www.cdc.gov/1test2lives or by calling CDC INFO at 1-800-CDCINFO (1-800-232-4636).
"This is another opportunity to carry out our mission to protect women's and children's health, put prevention first, and decrease the impact of HIV/AIDS in newborns. These additional resources will help clinicians talk to their pregnant patients about important tests for a healthy pregnancy," noted Yvonne Green, Director of the Office of Women's Health at CDC and a consultant to One Test. Two Lives.
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- Page last updated: May 26, 2011
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Bottlebrush Labrador Retriever Ornament
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Dog lovers will cherish this furry yellow Labrador Retriever made of all-natural bottlebrush.
- 7" long x 1.5" wide x 4.5" high; 4" cord
- Made of a wire frame woven over with natural buri fiber, and hand trimmed.
- Detailed with wooden beads.
- Hangs from a natural jute cord.
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Boots look great, I think the unsharped aluminum spikes is the way to go.
Size 10 please, where do I send the money???
Boots look great, I think the unsharped aluminum spikes is the way to go.
Size 10 please, where do I send the money???
I'm in for 3. 1 is size 10, the others I believe are size 13's but I'll have to double check that.
I'm still in. Size 10 please. Thanks!
I'm a "YES" for a size 10 please!
I'm still in! Are they going to run big/small or right on in size? I wear a 13 but can wear a 12 in some shoes.
As far as I know, they are pretty much right on size.
As far as payment, Paypal is preferred, but check above the boot pic for payment info.
ok. put me down for size 13
Good work, Wes. Good price too! Stick me down for a pair of size 10's
Excellent. Please put me down for a size 11 pair. Also don't forget to allow extra shipping to the UK. Good man Wes
Me, SIZE 9 EEE (wide size). Nice work....and I'm about to cry of happiness!!! Price not bad at all, and even with some extras like the JP decals....AWESOME!
Wes i am definitely down for a pair of these! size 12 thank you very much!
Wes you have me down for a size 12. I need a 10. Thanks.
Wes, you might want to make note for shipping purposes that I'm in the UK, too, as well as Crust Fett.
Awesome! I'm in for a pair. Size 10.
Hey Wes
I'd like a pair only if YOU'RE buying!
Put me down for a size 9 please...i think (im a size 8-8 1/2 on boots...should i got 8 or 9) help me out fett peeps....
If 8 is just right, go 8. If 8.5 is better, go 9.
Those boots are really looking good! Some great talent here!
My Fett budget is reduced until my move is complete so after my move (if you still have any) I will be interested!
b.fett, you could be put in the list as an interested guy for the boots run, but as Jango_Wes said before...you are not pushed or obligated to buy, regardless if you're in the list.
You could order them now (as I did), and get the money at least average $50 a week and save them to yourself until you get the whole price for them (which I already have handy), just waiting for the payment and shipping info). Besides, the boots won't be done in about a month, 1 1/2 - 2 months from now, so that's enough time to save money for these babies.
Err, flaw in that plan DV1, the boots have to be pre-paid.
Can we start paying for these so he can get cranking on them? I really want mine in time for DC and it is 7 weeks away. I will be fine if they arnt done in time but I would prefer if they were.
I asked him about starting now. He's not sure he can get them done by DC. He said he can try, but he can't guarantee it, especially if he tries to order enough material for one or two pair. He said he could have them done in the prototype material no problem. But I told him no, that accuracy is what we strive for and we want them in canvas.
If we have several people who WANT to pay now and start their order, we can do that. That way he can order the bulk material and get started, but I would rather have 5 or more.
Great I will paypal you money tomorrow. What is your paypal address?
I will be out of town from Wednesday to Monday, Do you think the order will need to be placed this week or next?
I'll probably place an order this week. I want to place more than just one, but if one is all I get....


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Tipline: Prescription Drug Crackdown Leads To Suicides
Our July, 2013 report exposed the secret drug war at your neighbor pharmacy.
SANTA MARIA, Calif. - We have a follow up report to one of our Tipline investigations.
In July, we exposed how the nation's largest pharmaceutical companies cut-off, without warning, the supply of pain medications to sick people all across the country.
NewsChannel 3 Reporter C.J. Ward learned that some people from the Santa Maria area died in the months that followed.
Scott Guess owns Pain Management Pharmacy in Santa maria. He said pharmaceutical manufacturer, McKesson, stopped all of his drug shipments without warning and without giving a reason last June.
His customers, some of them cancer patients, had no where else to go to get their pain medications.
"Unfortunately, we did hear of three deaths. Two of them are confirmed suicides because they couldn't get their meds." said Guess as he filled a customer's order.
Guess said the same tragedies are being repeated all over the country.
One of his customers who almost died, but pulled through, is James Biliardi.
Biliardi suffers from Huntington's Disease, a painful disorder that affects muscles and the brain.
"I never thought it would go from bad to worse so quickly," said Biliardi.
His mother and caregiver, Melissa Biliardi, said they found new doctors willing to help James survive his terrifying seizures and deal with the pain.
The Biliardi's and Scott Guess blame the Drug Enforcement Agency or the DEA for everything they have gone through since last June.
"The way it was done was just so devastating and so cruel to him. just a lot of suffering." said Melissa Biliardi.
They believe the DEA is using intense political pressure against pharmaceutical companies to take the pills off the street and stop those who abuse prescription drugs.
DEA officials have denied those allegations during interviews with NewsChannel 3.
The feds slapped Walgreen drug store chain with an $80 million fine last year and no pharmaceutical manufacturer wants to be next headline.
But, Biliardi believes innocent people like her son are the ones paying the price.
"What this crackdown has done is, it's forced people to go back to the streets. It's forced them to go back to illicit medications because they can't get their medications. So, we have heroin overdoses, we have suicides," said Biliardi.
The crackdown almost put Scott Guess out of business. He found another supplier who figured out he is one of the good guys. Guess is now fighting to change the laws by supporting House Bill 3392.
"Which is a bill to establish a network of safe pharmacies that Medicare Part-D recipients can go to still be able to get service for their controlled substances," said Guess.
Guess is also working with the California Board of Pharmacy to change the system here. he also plans to ask Congresswoman Lois Capps for her support. But Guess knows he has a long road ahead.


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Cosy Apartment + 2 Bikes
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The bedroom features a comfortable double bed, a single bed and a large wardrobe. The modern kitchen is fully fitted, and includes a coffee maker and a dining table. The bathroom contains a shower and a heated towel rack.
Tempelhof Airport was one of Berlin's most used airfields from 1941 until 2008, when it was converted to a city park. Visitors can still take guided tours around the historic airport buildings.
Attilastraße Train Station (S-Bahn) is less than 100 metres away, and provides access to the S2 line. Guests can also access bus services from this station, and a 24 hour bus service operates throughout the city.
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Reviews of this property
Good location. Close to S bahn and Netto markt. Kitchen is well equipped. The photos of the apartment look much nicer than reality. The bed and floor are so bad that every single movement will make big noise. It is annoying and disturb others in the room from sleeping. I didn't sleep very well for that 2 nights.
Very clean and neat apartment. Exactly as shown on the listing online.
Renata was very convivial and generally very diligent in making sure our stay was the best it could be.
So Nice hostess, Renata. The apartment is situated in a very Quiet area, and only a few minutes away from the s-bahn, which Will lead you to all the popular attractions in 10 minutes.
The apartment is tidy and has what you'll need.
The appartment was perfect, very clean, calm and nicely decorated, It was also very conveniently situated very close to public transport and shops. Our host was very kind, trustworthy and honest. Full marks! Thank you Renata!
The apartment is very quiet, located on the third floor with no one else around the apartment and overlooks the garden. It 'also very close to the S-bahn 2, which connects to the city center. The bathroom is spacious and renovated. The mattress is quite old and uncomfortable bed and the kitchen a little bit of furniture and pots and pans.
L'appartamento è molto tranquillo, si trova al terzo piano senza nessun altro appartamento intorno e affaccia sul giardino. E' anche vicinissimo alla S-bahn 2 che lo collega con il centro città. Il bagno è ampio e rinnovato. Il materasso matrimoniale piuttosto vecchio e scomodo e la cucina un pò scarsa di mobili e di pentole e padelle.
Renata property conform to the description, close to the S-Bahn, clean, functional, contact with a super hostess, I recommend
Obiekt Renaty zgodny z opisem,blisko kolejki S-Bahn, czysto, funkcjonalnie, kontakt z gospodynią super, polecam
The apartment was in eienen very good and very clean condition,
the booking has Impeccable work and I would each time with you again Buchen.Mit friendly greeting
Manuel Wefer
Die Wohnung war in eienen sehr guten und sehr sauberen Zustand,
die Buchung hat Einwandfrei funktioniert und ich würde jeder Zeit wieder bei Euch Buchen.Mit freundlichen Gruß,
Manuel wefer
If everything worked out well.
Hat alles sehr gut geklappt.
Everything worked out very well! Very satisfied!
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Lemme tell you another way NC is better than some - yes we have to apply for a permit to purchase and wait, but when I lived in MI I had to apply for a permit, pick it up, buy the gun and return to the police station with the gun for a "Safety inspection" and to "register" the gun. THAT's a CROCK!!
The one thing I thought was really funny in Chatham County I had to have a non-blood relative sign a notarized affidavit that I am "of good moral fiber". After my father-in-law stopped laughing he met me at the bank to sign and get it notarized. Now I have a CHP and dont need permits to purchase!


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Glock 17 with (2) 17 rd mags for $459 plus 19.95 shipping. I found a local FFL that will do the transfer for $10, seems like a hell of a deal.
Take it, dam good deal
When they were in Tempe Arizona, I bought a 10mm kurz conversion barrel for my G29.
I went and picked it up in person.
The service was prompt (it was ready for pick up a couple of hours after I placed the order).
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He doesn't have the bees. He said he gave them away. He doesn't own any bees. He takes them out of houses and gives them to beekeepers.
He doesn't have the bees. He said he gave them away. He doesn't own any bees. He takes them out of houses and gives them to beekeepers.
Mark Berninghausen
Mark (sqkcrk), I see now that I quoted you in my post #38. While the quote itself is accurate, it is not relevant to the point I hoped to make in post #38. I had intended to quote a portion of Tenbears post #37, but screwed it up. I apologize for messing that up and dragging you back into the thread at that point.
(I would go back and change my post #38, but the time for editing older posts has expired.)
USDA Zone 7A Elevation 1400 ft
Saw that and wondered about it and stopped thinking about it. No big deal. But thanks. I'm big, but not as big as ten bears. That would be frightening. "Oh my."
Mark Berninghausen
It's funny how I have been away from reading this thread for a couple days and I come back and it's still going strong, well maybe it's starting to wane a bit, hopefully. Tenbears had some strong personal opinions on what constitutes quality honey, and he backed it up with quotes from the Pennsylvania law, and that's totally fine, but I took offense to him calling the OP's uncured nectar, and my honey for that matter, "garbage", because I occasionally have to remove a point or two of moisture from it to get it to 18% or slightly under. John
Will just wanted to salvage something, he wasn't trying to sell it, so the USDA rules aren't applicable in his case.Becky,I had a bucket of honey with too high-water content which fermented. I didn't want to dump it in the garbage and it certainly can't be fed back to the bees, so I made MEAD with some of it.
Had the mead suggestion been offered sooner the "revered regulars" (some of which may, or may not be "Old Farts") could have been discussing the virtues of fine fermentables...
Note to Will:
Once the "Old Fart" card is played, the gloves come off, and most assuredly, hell-fart and brimstone will rain down upon your thread...
Last edited by BeeCurious; 06-22-2013 at 07:06 AM. Reason: Should "Old Fart" be capitalized? I suspect that "they" have a preference... ;-)
Trying to think inside the box...
I know I easily take offense at times, but I'm trying to remember that I don't really know you or Tenbears or the OPer, so taking offense at something someone wrote is kinda silly. I'm trying to keep that in mind when I read something which seems pointed at me on a personal level. For whatever that is worth.
When I am working hives I sometimes shake bees off of combs before putting them into nuc boxes or other hives. Nectar shakes out of the combs onto my boots. Least that's what I and friends I talk to call it. We don't say "Honey was shaking out today." or "Unripe honey was shaking out today." So that's why I would characterize what this "water in honey" Thread is about. Not really water in honey, but uncured or unripe honey which I would characterize as nectar.
Mark Berninghausen
Mark, well, maybe taking offense by what someone said was not really the best choice of words from my end, especially since what Tenbears originally said was not directed at me personally but someone else. I was just defending a method of removing excessive moisture that I have used and I know many others do, and the resulting product is still honey, not garbage, at least IMO. There are proper words to describe what we are talking about here, unripe nectar/unripe honey=nectar, there we both said it. John
And to think when he said Old Farts I thought he was joking. That is a funny expression where I come from.
As Grandma says "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me"
Context is important Edaw. The new guy was over stepping his bounds if he was assuming a certain level of familiarity. KInda like being the new guy in the Bee Club. During the coffee break socializing time it would be rude for the new guy to walk up and refer to people he didn't know as "you Old Farts". Don't you think? I thought it was an aggressive act. And if you will notice, he ain't around any more. So, I think that says it was a cowardly attack too. Maybe.
Mark Berninghausen
Point taken.
As Grandma says "Fool me once shame on you, fool me twice shame on me"


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Barbara's Bakery, Snackimals, Animal Cookies, Vanilla, 7.5 oz (213 g)
Barbara's Bakery, Snackimals, Animal Cookies, Vanilla, 7.5 oz (213 g)
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Our receiving department does its best to verify and then enter the correct expiration dates for all incoming products. However, discrepancies do occur from time to time. This being said, the exceptionally high turnover at iHerb ensures that our inventory is among the freshest in the industry.
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I've been trying to wean my son off of store-bought conventional snacks, we decided to try these and they are a winner.
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Originally Posted by bigsisjiejie
Kind of meh on the technical achievements of these ladies. No successful triple-triples except for the easiest 3T-3T. And a lot more 3Z's and 3F's (solo or in combo, or attempts thereof) among the ladies ending up in places 10-19 than 1-9. It really does seem that a European lady is strategically better off to jump lower on the food chain and do it cleanly. In other words, no risk-taking.
I am not so sure we are going to see any 3/3 attempts by the top 5 US ladies in their LP either..
Nine skaters did 3/3 combinations(Lenovas second downgraded) I'm not a skater, but I understand that even if 3toe/3toe is the easiest it isn't easy.
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Since Jason Dungjen is at US Nationals with Alissa, who is with Valentina??
She is with Italian Franca Bianconi
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Movie Review: Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1
Stephen Rebello's no holds barred review on Twilight Saga Breaking Dawn Part 1
Director: Bill Condon Rating: PG-13 Studio: Summit Entertainment
Want to see the real walking dead? Then, feel free to knock yourself out by joining the throngs of swooning, panting, glassy-eyed Twi-hards who'll be packing any theater showing The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn, Part 1. It's the fourth movie made from Stephenie Meyer's series of weirdly successful, bizarrely prudish potboiler bestsellers built around the love triangle of an edgy, misfit young beauty named Bella, Edward, a broodingly seductive vampire, and an equally broodingly seductive wolfboy, Jacob.
Swirling around these three stick figures is a long-simmering, brutal, to-the-death war between their respective tribes. Meyer's oeuvre may be no more than dumbed-down Romeo and Juliet-meets Gone With the Wind romance novel porn but fans can't seem to get enough of her Lifetime movie-style silliness. Although directed by the highly gifted Bill Condon (Dreamgirls, Gods and Monsters) Breaking Dawn, Part 1—in which Bella marries Edward and nearly dies giving birth to a life-sucking demon child – neither messes with the formula nor challenges its massive viewership by bothering to show an ounce of originality, quirk or style.
Slow, stodgy and taking itself so seriously that it topples into camp, the flick is a horror show of cut and paste plotting, one-note characters, soda-snortingly bad dialogue, cheesy CGI, laughable wigs and makeup and acting that would only pass muster in small town community theater. Make that a very small town. While the physically awkward Kristen Stewart continues to snort often and look utterly miserable, Taylor Lautner, this generation's Keanu Reeves, only seems to remotely lifelike when he rips off his shirt. Meanwhile, Robert Pattinson spends most of his screen time either looking bored or trying to stifle a good giggle. We understand completely. Wait. Does that mean we're on Team Edward?


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"We'd love to have him," Predators owner Brett Bouchy said. "I think he would definitely improve as a quarterback in our league. ... Whenever Tim is willing, we have a contract waiting for him to sign." For now, Tebow remains with the Jets, but he shouldn't last much longer in New York.
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What's needed for CTS-V bumper?
I know there has been a lot of talk about what is & not needed to complete the CTS-V Bumper swap, so Im making this write up of what it took me to get the swap complete for other members that want to do this.
In this swap, I changed both the front & rear bumper covers to the V bumper covers.
The parts that are needed for the Front V Bumper:
Front "V" Bumper cover
Front Upper Grill
Front Lower Grill
Fog Lights
Fog Light Bezels
Left Brake Duct (1 piece)
Right Brake Duct (2 pieces)
Left & Right Front Half Inner Splash Shields
Lower Bumper Trim
Front "V" Bumper absorber
Once you have all of the parts needed & ready to get them installed, you should start by removing the old bumper. In order to do this, you need to do the following:
1) Remove the 6 plastic twist screws that hold down the plastic/seal that runs over the top of the radiator.
2) Remove the 2 plastic retainer clips that are at the far end of the bumper cover next to the headlights.
3) Remove the 2 10mm screws that hold the grill to the radiator core support.
4) There are 2 plastic retainer clips on each inner fender/splash shield that need to be removed. These hold the bumper cover to the inner fender. Once you have them removed, there is 1 10mm screw behind the inner fender on each side that holds the top of the bumper cover to the bottom of the fender. There is no need to remove the wheels. I was able to get the clips & the bolts of by just turning the wheels to either side.
5) Next there will be plastic retainer clips that hold the bottom of the bumper cover the lower engine cover. I forgot how many.
6) Once you have all of the clips & bolts removed, pull each side of the bumper cover away from the fenders.
7) Grab the grill & pull the bumper cover away from the car keeping the bottom of the bumper cover in an angle to keep the fender arch of the cover away from the fenders. Once you have the bumper cover free, set it on the ground.
8) If you have headlight washers, locate the hose that connects to the jet. There is a white retainer clip that holds the hose in. Press the clip & pull towards the end of the cover.
9) If you have fog lights, unplug them at this point.
Here are some pics showing where & what needs to be removed:
Now that the Front Bumper is off, there are 2 tabs on the bumper reinforcement bar that need to be cutoff cause the fog light housing on the "V" bumper sits in this area.
In order to get to the top welds of the tabs, the Bumper absorber needs to be removed. There are 3 plastic retainers that hold the absorber to the reinforcement bar. Once these are removed, the absorber will come right off.
These are the tabs
Area in red is where they are welded
This is what it looks like when removed
I ground down the welds & painted the bare metal
Next you need to swap out the front half inner splash shields. These are held in with some plastic retainers. Once you have them removed, its just a matter of taking out the old splash shields & putting in the V splash shields. Then connect the brake ducts to the splash shields. Last you need to install the V absorber. Bring the V bumper cover over to the car & connect the fog lights & headlight washers. Now the V bumper cover can be installed onto the car. From this point, the installation is the exact reverse of the removal.
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Now for the rear "V" Bumper Cover
Unlike the front, the rear "V" bumper cover is a lot easier since it is a direct swap. Nothing needs to be removed or modified.
Parts that are need for the Rear "V" Bumper:
"V" Bumper Cover
Lower Diffuser
Lower Grill Inserts
Lower Trim Covers
The Reflectors can just be swapped from the old bumper to the "V" Bumper
FYI: The Rear "V" bumper cover that I bought came complete with everything…….trim, reflectors, absorber, parking sensors etc. That being said, I'm not 100% sure that the regular CTS bumper absorber will fit the "V" bumper cover since I just used the one that I got with the "V" bumper & never tested the fit of the regular CTS absorber.
Once you have all of the parts needed & ready to get them installed, you should start by removing the old bumper. In order to do this, you need to do the following:
1) If you have the rear parking assist, unplug the connector from under the car.
2) Remove the 2 plastic retainers in each inner splash shield.
3) Remove 1 7mm screw in each fender well behind the splash shield.
4) Remove the 3 plastic retainers on the bottom of the bumper cover under the car.
5) Open the trunk. Lift up the bottom part of the rubber trunk seal. Along the edge of the cover, you will see 5 clips that hold the cover. Use a flat head screw driver & press in the middle of the clip & slightly pull the cover away from the rear of the car. Do this foe each of the 5 clips. Once you have all 5 clips release, you can pull the rear cover off of the car.
Here are a few pics showing where & what needs to be removed:
Once you have the old bumper cover off, set it aside & remove any reflectors, parking sensors & wiring that might need to be placed on the new "V" bumper cover.
The only issue that I came across during the Rear swap was the rear side reflectors. When I was preparing the "V" bumper for paint & removing the side reflectors, the plastic tabs that hold them in cracked. Knowing this when I was removing my original CTS Bumper & now need to swap the reflectors, I used my heat gun to soften up the plastic tabs to prevent them from cracking. I also used this same method when installing them in the "V" bumper & it worked great.
At this point, the "V" bumper is now ready to be installed onto the car. The installation is the reverse of removal with the exception that you don't need to release the clips near the trunk, just push the cover to lock the clips around the tabs on the cover.
Now…..step back and admire the new look of your CTS. I know I did.
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Great job! - Excellent write-ups!
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Wow great contribution! Thanks for this write up!!
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What a great write-up! Thanks for sharing the very detailed instructions and taking all the photos.
What LED bulbs did you use for the DRLs? Was it a plug-and-play installation and are they as bright as the stock bulbs were? Did you replace the blinkers with LEDs, too (and what bulbs)?
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Stock vs LED
They are made by a company called Plasma Glow (http://www.plasmaglow.com/5202-h13-9...oglight-bulbs/) You can also get them at JC Whitney (http://www.jcwhitney.com/plasmaglow-...wx?filterid=j1) They come with a 10 year warranty.
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GREAT job and write-up!! I plan to do the V rockers and rear bumper after winter. Just curious...did you put the V headlights in aswell or did you paint your housings? Enjoy!!
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They turned out great....I couldn't take mine apart, just couldn't do it!! I've had bad experiences with taking headlights apart on previous vehicles but ideally I'd like to take the housings apart and paint them white diamond and smoke the orange lens...could I send mine to you?
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Nice job! It looks awesome!
Great how-to.
I'd like to do that one day.
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looks great! Anybody know if the coupe bumper would fit on the sedan


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Google: 'Enhanced Campaigns' Will Lift Mobile Ad Buying, Prices, Says Credit Suisse
Shares of Google (GOOG) are down $9.92, or 1%, at $802.50, despite getting a positive nod this morning from Credit Suisse's Stephen Ju, who reiterates an Outperform rating and raises his price target to $982 from $847, opining that the company's revamped ad buying format, "Enhanced Campaigns," can boost ad spend and "close the price gap versus desktop for tablet inventory."
Enhanced Campaigns, which will change Google's "AdWords" ad system starting in June, will make more sites mobile-friendly, thinks Ju, tipping some advantage back to Google from Apple's (AAPL) iOS, which focuses on ads in apps:
The changes are expected to be fully implemented on a global basis by late June 2013, with ad-buyers already having access to update their existing campaigns. Near-term, Google's actions appears to be focused on re-aligning pricing on overly discounted tablet inventory and attracting advertisers that were previously not buyers. Our analysis suggests that in the near-to-medium term, the enhanced campaign roll-out could drive ~100 bps of revenue growth in FY13 and ~300bps in FY14. However, we also believe this change is motivated by a far broader longer-term strategic objective as Google seeks to accelerate the rate at which website owners optimize their sites for tablets and smartphones. We note that the open connectively of the web is an enabler of Google's search business - whereas one could make the case that the closed nature of app ecosystems (i.e. iOS app store) is an inhibiter. By bridging this moat and propelling greater engagement on the tablet/smartphone web, this should translate into more addressable dollars vs. that same engagement occurring through apps.
The key change is that ad buyers bidding on keyword search would see their bids for personal computer display and tablet display consolidated:
A very important distinction is that tablet traffic from a keyword targeting standpoint is no longer considered to be part of mobile, and is therefore consolidated with PC traffic i.e. advertisers can no longer elect to separately bid on tablet inventory […] Our channel checks suggest that pricing for tablet inventory is at a 20-40% discount to desktop. However, user behavior and conversion rates on tablets are very similar. We believe the underlying reason for the price discrepancy relates to a large number of advertisers simply not buying that inventory.
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SOLD Brahma Bust with Four Faces 30"
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Statue Details
Total Height Including Base: 30 inches
Base Width & Depth: 20 x 20 inches
Weight: 490 pounds
- Lord Brahma the creator has four smiling faces
- Beautiful flame finial on top of his head
- One of a kind sculpture, hand carved from one piece of lava stone by our artists in Bali, Indonesia
- Brahma ships directly from our California showroom
This Brahma sculpture is handcrafted by the stone artisans in Bali. The sculpture pictured is the only sculpture like it sold by Lotus Sculpture. When you order this piece you will receive this exact sculpture. It is truly one of a kind as there is only one made exactly like this!
About Lava Stone: The lava stone used for our sculptures was quarried in the volcanic mountains of Indonesia. The lava stone is a solid stone that is perfect for any type of location and weather conditions, hot or cold, wet or dry. The stone is versatile in that it can be colored in a wide spectrum of colors. It can also be polished or unpolished giving giving it a clean or rough feel. In humid conditions if it is left untouched it takes on a very mysterious, antique, worn look like you would see in the temple ruins of south east Asia.
The story of Brahma and Saraswati: In the beginning there was chaos. Everything existed in a formless, fluid state. How do I bring order to this disorder? wondered Brahma, the creator. With Knowledge, said Devi. Heralded by a peacock, sacred books in one hand and a veena in the other dressed in white Devi emerged from Brahma's mouth riding a swan as the goddess Saraswati. Knowledge helps man find possibilities where once he saw problems. Said the goddess. Under her tutelage Brahma acquired the ability to sense, think, comprehend and communicate. He began looking upon chaos with eyes of wisdom and thus saw the beautiful potential that lay therein. Brahma discovered the melody of mantras in the cacophony of chaos.
In his joy he named Saraswati, Vagdevi, goddess of speech and sound. The sound of mantras filled the universe with vital energy, or prana. Things began to take shape and the cosmos acquired a structure: the sky dotted with stars rose to form the heavens; the sea sank into the abyss below, the earth stood in between. Gods became lords of the celestial spheres; demons ruled the nether regions, humans walked on earth. The sun rose and set, the moon waxed and waned, the tide flowed and ebbed. Seasons changed, seeds germinated, plants bloomed and withered, animals migrated and reproduced as randomness gave way to the rhythm of life. Brahma thus became the creator of the world with Saraswati as his wisdom.
Saraswati was the first being to come into Brahma's world. Brahma began to look upon her with eyes of desire. She turned away saying, All I offer must be used to elevate the spirit, not indulge the senses. Brahma could not control his amorous thoughts and his infatuation for the lovely goddess grew. He continued to stare at Saraswati. He gave himself four heads facing every direction so that he could always be able to feast his eyes on Saraswati's beauty. Saraswati moved away from Brahma, first taking the form of a cow. Brahma then followed her as a bull. Saraswati then changed into a mare; Brahma gave chase as a horse. Every time Saraswati turned into a bird or a beast he followed her as the corresponding male equivalent. No matter how hard Brahma tried he could not catch Saraswati in any of her forms. The goddess with multiple forms came to be known as Shatarupa. She personified material reality, alluring yet fleeting.
Angered by his display of unbridled passion Saraswati cursed Brahma, "You have filled the world with longing that is the seed of unhappiness. You have fettered the soul in the flesh. You are not worthy of reverence. May there be hardly any temple or festival in your name." So it came to pass that there are only two temples of Brahma in India; one at Pushkar, Rajistan and the other in Kumbhakonam, Tamil Nadu. Undaunted by the curse, Brahma continued to cast his lustful looks upon Saraswati. He gave himself a fifth head to enhance his gaze.
Brahma's action motivated by desire confined consciousness and excited the ego. It disturbed the serenity of the cosmos and roused Shiva, the supreme ascetic from his meditation. Shiva opened his eyes, sensed Saraswati's discomfort and in a fit of rage turned into Bhairava, lord of terror. His eyes were red, his growl menacing. He lunged towards Brahma and with his sharp claws, wretched off Brahma's fifth head. The violence subdued Brahma's passion. Brahma's cut head seared through Bhairava's flesh and clung to his hand sapping him of all his strength and driving him mad. The lord of terror ranted and raved losing control of his senses. Saraswati, pleased with Bhairava's timely action, rushed to his rescue. With her gentle touch she nursed him like a child, restoring his sanity. Brahma, sobered by his encounter with the Lord of terror sought an escape from the maze of his own desire. Saraswati revealed to him the doctrine for his own liberation. Brahma sought to conduct a yagna, fire sacrifice, to cleanse himself and start anew. In order to conduct a yagna ritual the assistance of a wife is needed. Brahma chose Saraswati to be his wife and thus they were reconciled.
Lava stone statues from Bali do not need much maintenance. The best way to maintain the statue is to simply dust the piece periodically to keep any dirt from accumulating. They can be used for both indoor and outdoor use.
go over the statue to remove any dust or dirt buildup."
Soap and warm water is the best way to maintain the statue. You can use a small brush to get into the small crevices of the statue like the hands and hair.
Lava stone's durability makes it perfect for cold winters and hot summers of any climate. The stone can stand up to the harshest conditions of heat and bitter cold. We suggest you bathe the sculpture at least once a year so that dirt does not collect on the sculpture. This will maintain the sculpture for your grandchildren and then their grandchildren!
If you have any questions concerning your lava stone statue please email us at [email protected] or call us at 1(760) 994-4455.
This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Oceanside, California after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using R&L Freight Carriers. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us [email protected] for a shipping quote.
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This sculpture is in our Oceanside, California store and ready for immediate packing. Shipping is calculated from Oceanside, California after the purchase. This piece is too heavy to ship via UPS ground and will be shipped using an international freight service. Typically we use TNT Special Services as they give the most competitive rates. Approximately 3 working days are needed to pack the sculpture in its own custom wood crate. If you place your order online shipping will show in the order as $0. Shipping will be calculated based on the weight of the sculpture and the distance from Oceanside, CA to determine the shipping price. The shipping quote will be emailed to you and no charge will be made without your approval. Shipping will then be added to the total after the order is placed. Please call 760-994-4455 or email us [email protected] for a shipping quote.


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Embark on a half-day trek to Kualoa Ranch, either on horseback or ATV. Explore the lush, storybook landscape before heading out on the tour of your choice on this uniquely Hawaiian adventure.
Listen to the roar of the engine or the whinny of your horse (two separate tours) as you cross the 4,000-acre (1,620-ha) Hawaiian cattle ranch. Explore the rolling pastures and secluded trails that wind through stately mountain peaks in the expansive emerald landscape of Oahu.
Afterward, choose from one of the following options:
Ocean Voyaging: See the beautiful Kaneohe Bay aboard a 49-passenger catamaran. Pass the green cone of Chinamans's Hat. Marvel at the views of the coast and the lush Koolau Mountains.
Movie Site and Ranch Tour: Board a motor coach for a narrated tour across Kualoa Ranch and into gorgeous Ka'a'awa Valley. See where many of Hollywood's biggest blockbuster movies and television shows (Lost, Jurassic Park, and others) were filmed.
Jungle Expedition Tour: Hop on a 6-wheel-drive Swiss Pinzgauer and rumble along jungle trails and up the remote Hakipu'u Valley for fantastic ocean and mountain views. This back-country tour maneuvers through isolated stream beds, powers up hills, and tackles the rough terrain that overlooks the dramatic Windward Coast.
Legends and Legacy Tour: Journey through the foothills to the base of the majestic Kualoa cliffs while your guide tells you stories and recounts legends, adding a rich layer of intrigue to the beauty of the land.
Hawaiian Fishpond & Garden: Pass through fields of bold Allamanda and Plumeria flowers, where passion fruit hangs from boughs, lending a sweet fragrance to the air. Venture onto the dock that wades into the picturesque Molii Fishpond, an 800-year-old, history-rich pond.
Ancient Hula Lessons: Hula is one of the defining cultural practices of Hawaii, combining grace, spirituality, and athleticism in a way that is uniquely Hawaiian. Learn about the origins of this ancient art in a beautiful tropical setting before practicing the movements of this classic dance.
- Horseback or ATV tour of Kualoa Ranch
- Choice of second tour
Hours of operation
7 AM–5 PM; daily
Roundtrip transportation to and from select Waikiki hotels is available at an additional fee.
Participation in this activity is complimentary for children 2 and younger. Horseback riders must be 10 or older, at least 4'6" (137 cm), and weigh no more than 240 lb (109 kg)
ATV riders must be 16 or older.
Gun range participants must be 16 or older.
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Today, we are in the charming city of Olomouc (kind of like "Oh-lo-mOHtz"). It has quickly become one of my favourites. :) Petra & I agree that it is better than Brno, by FAR. Getting here, though, was a mini adventure in itself.
We got up early (6am) in order to shower, pack, & make it in time for the 7am tram. Getting up & packing went well enough, but the landlord wasn't in, so Petra lost out on some money for returning the room keys. We couldn't wait for him because of the tram. Which we missed. So we caught the next one! No problem. From there, we trecked to the bus station. An hour & a half later, we had to catch another tram. *phew* We finally arrived in Olomouc & searched for our hostel. In our own typical, round-about way, we found it, but finding the door was an issue all in itself. The landlord ended up coming out to find us, lol. But at least he was friendly
I think I really made it sound worse than what it really was, but when you're up early, carrying heavy loads, and you're just ready to plop onto the hostel bed...it can seem pretty aggravating. From there, it went pretty well, though. :)
We walked around to discover this city where neither of us have been before. Our first stop was a church. And WOW was it a church. We walked through the doors & it appeared to be like any other historical, & beautiful, church we've seen before. No way. For when we walked around the...I don't know how to describe it, it's like, when you walk in, there's immediately a wall in front of you with information, which you have to walk around to actually enter the church. So, once we made it around that wall, it was like I had the breath taken from me. Woa. I have never seen a church more beautiful, more magnificant, than this one. It was simply that: breath taking. Even Petra, who has seen far more old & gorgeous churches than I, both in Czech & out (places like Italy, etc), said that she's never seen a church like this one. It was...indescribably beautiful. Which is why I took pictures. :) Which will be nothing like actually being there, but it's better than my vague adjectives. (Sorry, folks.)
After walking through the church completely, even exploring an underground prayer room & the bell tower, we headed back out into the sun to see the rest of the city
Tired of venturing, we went back to the hostel, where we lounged (I slept while Petra was on the computer, because she couldn't fall asleep) for a good...oh...5 hours? It was a nice nap. :) I have no idea why I was SO exhausted, but it felt like the jet-lag I should've gotten a week ago finally arrived in all its glory. Very weird. Anywho.
We finally made it back out, wandered around in search of a good place for supper, got completely stuffed on pasta (and really good tea, in my case), & meandered back to our little cave for the rest of the evening.
Our hostel is actually pretty neat. It's in a pretty old building, so it's got lots of character & a nice "court yard" type space when you first enter the gate. The rooms could use a little sprucing, color mainly, ...and maybe some new door handles... but hey - I still like it. :) Plus, we're only here for one night.
Well, people, time I say ahoj. It's dark out now. Maybe Petra & I will watch a movie before bed, but who knows. *shrug* She just got on the phone with Pavel, so I don't know when she'll be off. Anywho, life is good. :)


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Updated Nov 13, 2012 - 5:53 pm
No teammates around, so James Harden high-fives air
Former Arizona State Sun Devil and Oklahoma City Thunder guard James Harden is quite a character.
He's also a hell of a basketball player, though that's not what this article is going to focus on.
No, instead we are going to look at what Harden did after he already put the ball in the bucket.
Harden was sent to the free throw line due to a "clear path to the basket" foul, meaning he gets two shots and his team retains possession. Because of that, players do not line up with him at the free throw line because, well, rebounds don't really matter.
However, that did not deter Harden and his beard from doing the customary high-five or fist bump with teammates after a made foul shot.
Well played, gentlemen.


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Flash flood concerns rising near burn scar
The chance for a flash flood to occur significantly increases in the vicinity of a burn scar because of the lack of vegetation and the soil's inability to absorb moisture.
With the monsoonal flow gradually making its way back into Colorado, there are growing concerns over flash floods in the vicinity of the Waldo Canyon burn scar.
The fire alters the chemistry of the soil, reducing its ability to absorb water. That, combined with the elimination of vegetation from the fire, causes the rain to rush down the canyon hillsides.
There is particular concern for those living along Fountain and Douglas creeks, the Highway 24 corridor, neighborhoods hit by the fire, Manitou Springs and the west side of Colorado Springs.
Flash flood warnings are issued when 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch of rain per hour falls over the burn scar, according to the National Weather Service.
For more information regarding the risk of flash flooding, a public meeting will be held on Thursday, June 5 at 7 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Centennial Hall, located at 200 South Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs.
Anybody living near the burn scar is encouraged to attend.