text:
The Simmons LRF600 Hunting Laser Rangefinder delivers accurate ranging with easy to use functionality. The LRF600 from Simmons is designed with a great deal of care, and built with top notch construction quality, ensuring that this laser rangefinder will provide you with long years of service. Simmons Laser Rangefinder LRF 600 delivers effective range readings from 10-600 yards, plus 4x magnification for lightning fast target acquisition. For reliable accurate readings, you can target deer as far as 200 yards, a tree up to 400 yards, and highly reflective objects up to 600 yards away. With Simmons rangefinder quality, you can make the most of your next hunting trip with this hunting rangefinder.
The Simmons Hunting Rangefinder 600 emits invisible, eyesafe, infrared energy pulses. Digital technology instantaneously calculates distances by measuring the time it takes for each pulse to travel from the rangefinder, to the target, and back. The LRF 600 can be used to measure distances in yard or meters. Simply look through the viewfinder to see the built in LCD and the unit of measure will be displayed on the bottom right next to the number.
Simmons LRF600 Hunting Laser Rangefinder Features:
Mack's Prairie Wings is not responsible for typographical errors in pricing or product specification inaccuracies in our web site. Prices are subject to change without notice.
Copyright © 2017 - Mack's Sport Shop LLLP - All rights reserved. Site Developed and Maintained by Ability Commerce
Copyright © 2004-2017 - Mack's Prairie Wings, Inc. - All rights reserved. Site Developed and Maintained by Ability Commerce


text:
I've grafted twice, about twenty cells each time. Just trying to get my feet wet, so to speak, on rearing a few queens from hives that I like. I looked yesterday and the bees acted like a couple QC's might take, but most were turned into burr or drawn comb. The QC's that looked like a maybe, looked too dry (day four) for me to be optimistic.
I used a magnifier and light to carefully select larvae, coated grafted larvae with wet paper towel, fed the cell builder hive honey water the whole time...what else do I trouble shoot?
perhaps the larvae looked 'dry' upon grafting.
Frame was out of hive for twenty minute.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hi all, I have a small 2-hive apiary on a NYC rooftop. Now one hive.
The hive that didn't make it was a first-year Russian hive; it started in April as a package. I have my own theories, but I would love to hear older and wiser voices on this. Unlike my other hive (2nd year italian), I did not treat the russians for mites, nor did I feed them sugar (they went into the winter with three mediums + a full super of honey on top).
Some observations (pictures below):
A too-small cluster of bees at the top, across three frames. Theyve been dead a while, as mold has started to grow on them.
The bees are at the top of the frame and other bees died with their heads inside cells. Signs of starvation.
There was a lot of honey left; 5 full frames and many partial frames. Some of it on the very frames the bees died on.
The top of the frames near the final massacre are covered in bee poop.Much of the honey that was left is dark honey from fall.
Scattered bees were dead throughout the hive. They were frozen like Pompeii. There were even some dead newborn bees halfway emerging from the comb.
Honey and pollen stores were plentiful, though not in the area immediately surrounding the bees. There was honey at the ends of the frames they were on, as well as full frames two frames over.
Scattered (dead) brood across a very large brood nest area, stretching across many frames. This seems weird.
One frame had uncapped water or nectar.
I did not notice any odd smells, nor sunken or discolored cappings. I broke open some of the cappings and found somewhat jelly-like proto-bees inside. Not stringy or ropy.
I saw no evidence of wax moth or hive beetles. No cocoons or slime tracks (beetles are rare here anyway, I assume. Cold and full of concrete).
I did not see any mites on bees, though Im bad at spotting these things (and I dont know if theyd stick around on an old kill like this).
Unlike the surviving hive, the russians did not have a top vent. We've had a lot of precipitation in the last few weeks. The screened bottom board is open, there's just concrete + hive detritus underneath the hive. The hive is on a slight incline, so water doesn't pool under it. The hive is not insulated, though it has not been a cold winter (for NYC).
I much appreciate the attention and I'll do better next time.


text:
The presidential candidates face off in a town hall
President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney met for the second presidential debate of election season on October 16 at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. The candidates were fired up and ready to address questions from the audience in a town hall debate moderated by CNN's Candy Crowley. It was the first presidential debate moderated by a woman in 20 years.
The event at Hofstra was conducted as a town hall-style debate. In that format, it's not the moderator who asks questions of the candidates. That's the job of uncommitted voters, those who haven't yet decided for whom to vote. Each candidate has two minutes to respond. The 82 voters in the audience were all from the local area. They submitted their questions before the start of the debate, and Crowley then selected which of the questions would be asked. "[The voters'] questions will drive the night," Crowley said at the start of the debate. "My goal is to give the conversation direction and to ensure questions get answered."
Citizens Ask the Questions
The first person chosen by Crowley to ask a question was 20-year-old college student Jeremy Epstein, a first-time voter from Long Island, New York. He asked the candidates what each of them would do to make sure college students like him can find jobs and support themselves after graduation. "We have to make sure that we make it easier for kids to afford college, and also make sure that when they get out of college, there's a job," Romney said. He spoke about a scholarship program he created while governor of Massachusetts that helped top students go to state colleges tuition-free.
"Your future is bright," Obama told Epstein. "The fact that you're making an investment in higher education is critical." He spoke about the jobs created during his first term as president and said he wants to build more manufacturing jobs in the country. The candidates addressed questions on other topics, including the economy, taxes, gun control and equality in the workplace.
A Front Row Seat to History
TIME FOR KIDS Kid Reporter Bridget Bernardo, 11, reported from the debate as part of the TFK team. She wrote about her experience:
It was exciting to attend the second Presidential Debate at Hofstra University, in Hempstead, New York. Debate moderator Candy Crowley told those lucky few in attendance, "journalism is like having a front row seat to history." She was absolutely right.
I arrived on campus to check-in and saw crowds of excited students demonstrating and expressing their political views. From there, I went to the Media Filing Center, where all the journalists work and file their news reports. I went right to work, speaking with Maryland Governor Martin O'Malley, Republican National Committee chair Reince Priebus and Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, who chairs the Democratic National Committee. I also spoke with political science students from Hofstra who were working at the event.
Soon, it was time to head into the debate hall to watch President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney answer questions from undecided voters. Both candidates were energized by the town hall format. After the debate, I got a look at "Spin Alley," where clusters of reporters surround Congresspeople and members of each candidate's team for interviews. It was a lively scene.
Then, I went outside to get the impressions of people who had attended the debate. Finally, feeling excited and exhausted at the same time, I jumped on the media bus, looking forward to a good night's sleep.
Check back soon for Bridget's full report and video. Keep up with election news and make your choice for President in TFK's poll at timeforkids.com/election12.


text: Before the flat top uppers were available you had to use a carry handle mount to attach a scope. I used them for years without any major issues other than the point of impact shifting slightly when you take them off and replace them. There should be enough adjustment in the scope to zero you gun in. Some of the carry handle mounts don't tighten up correctly in the carry handle sight channel and if you grasp the scope you can wiggle them side to side slightly. It sounds like you're saying you've run out of adjustment in the red dot sight and can't get it sighted in?


text:
Best Of...
Sign In
World Wide
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Sign In
Recent Discussions
Best Of...
All Categories
Social Groups
- North Africa
- Egypt
- Tunisia
- West Africa
- East Africa
- Southern Africa
- South Africa
- General Africa
- Australia
- Australia
- New Zealand
- Pacific Islands
- General Australasia
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- British Virgin Islands
- Cuba
- Jamaica
- General Caribbean
- Britain and Ireland
- France
- Spain and Portugal
- Germany, Austria and Switzerland
- Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands
- Iceland and Greenland
- Greece and Cyprus
- Scandinavia
- Italy
- Eastern Europe
- Turkey
- General Europe
Middle East
- Dubai
- Other M East
North America
- - California
- - Hawaii
- Canada
- Mexico
South and Central America
- Central America
- Argentina
- Brazil
Far East Asia
- Hong Kong
- China
- Japan
- South Korea
India and Asia
- India
- Vietnam
- Indian Ocean Islands
- Indonesia
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- General Asia
World Wide
- Snow Reports
Visa and Passport
Expat Advice
Please take a moment to familiarise yourself with the forum guidelines:
Check out our country and city guides at
Do Cruise Passengers Need Tourist/Transit Visas?
June 2011
edited June 2011
World Wide
Cruise passengers visiting several countries on a voyage can face different visa requirements from each destination. Getting the right information and preparing accordingly can be the difference between enjoying those exotic ports of call, or being confined to ship's quarters.
So, do you need a visa for your upcoming cruise?
This is one of the most commonly asked travel questions, both on the
Word Travels forum
, and the Internet at large. Unfortunately, it is a question with a thousand possible answers, depending on:
What nationality are the passengers?
Which countries are they visiting?
Are they disembarking the cruise ship at the various ports of call?
Or simply transiting through?
All these considerations must be taken into account. What follows, here, is a rough guide to making sure that when planning your cruise vacation you stay informed and on top of the visa requirements for your trip. It is vital to remember that cruise companies ultimately
will not accept responsibility
for ensuring that your travel documentation is in order it is
your responsibility
to keep abreast of your own visa requirements.
Passport validity
Firstly, before the issue of visas is addressed, it is almost certain that you will need to be in possession of a valid passport in order to undertake your cruise. While historically it has been possible for some passengers (chiefly US or Canadian citizens) to undertake cruises with some other form of photo identity on them increasingly, it is becoming mandatory for all cruise line passengers to carry a passport. Possessing a passport
that is valid for at least six months beyond the date of your scheduled return
is a fail-safe method of ensuring that you will
have legitimate, globally-accepted identification on you while you travel.
Planning far ahead
Moving on to visa matters, it is worth mentioning that it's probably a fortunate thing about most cruise trips, that they have to be booked long in advance. While the reason for this is of course due to limited space and availability, if you
have to do some leg-work in terms of organising visas, it is at least handy to be able to use this 'waiting period' to secure your travel documentation.
When booking your cruise, you will choose between a variety of itineraries offered by the cruise line company. This pre-determined itinerary will indicate exactly which countries you will visit on your cruise, and how long you will spend at each of the ports of call.
It is at this stage that you can begin to research the visa requirements for your trip. In fact, most reputable cruise companies will provide you with a letter detailing this information
finalising your booking just remember to tell them the nationality of the passport you will be travelling on.
Specific visa requirements for cruise passengers
And this is where the question of
visa requirements becomes a little tricky... By way of example, let's say two friends one of whom holds a South African passport, the other an American passport have booked a Mediterranean cruise, that will take them to Greece, Italy and Spain. The American traveller will not require a visa for this cruise, as they are allowed to spend up to three months in Schengen member states without a visa. The South African traveller, on the other hand, will have to secure a multiple-entry Schengen visa for the cruise, issued by the country in which they are due to spend the longest period of time.
However, now let's say the same two friends want to take another cruise, to Brazil. This time around, the South African traveller wouldn't require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the country; while the American traveller would have to secure a Brazilian tourist visa before leaving home.
A third example would see the two friends book a cruise to Syria. The travellers do their research, and discover that they both require visas to enter Syria however, because the American friend has visited Israel in the past, and still has an Israeli tourist stamp in her passport, her visa application will be denied, while the South African's wouldn't.
Finally, it is also worth bearing in mind that some countries such as Turkey stipulate different visa rules for 'ordinary tourists' and cruise ship passengers. In the case of Turkey provided that tourists enter and leave on the same ship a 'blanket visa' will be issued to the cruise line, covering all passengers on board. In cases such as this, passengers will (ordinarily) not be allowed to spend the night off-ship, and may even be restricted to hanging around the port area.
Thus, with all the possible permutations involved, it is impossible to generate a definitive set of rules for visa requirements for cruise ship passengers. Rather, these requirements will vary according to the
passenger's nationality and their itinerary.
Researching your visa requirements
The easiest way to conduct your research into the matter, of course once you've decided on your itinerary is simply to look up the countries you'll be visiting on the
Word Travels website
, and check the 'Visa and Passport' section of the respective country guides. There, you'll find accurate, up-to-date information informing you of your entry requirements.
It is also worthwhile contacting visa experts such as
for their advice.
Be wary of relying on so-called 'official websites', as often these can be out-of-date, or simply inaccurate.
Please remember that the process of applying for a visa which, more often than not, will be done at the embassy of the country you intend on visiting, in your country of origin can be lengthy. Ensure that you leave yourself plenty of time (
at least two months
) to get your documentation sorted out. It is also worth remembering that for the large majority of countries, you will be required to hold
confirmation of your cruise booking
i.e. be required to show proof of onward or return travel in order to be issued your visa.
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
Dear Sir,
Am a jordanian citizen , i wanat to visit venice, rome with easyjet, so i have to lan in london gatwick airport, do i need a visa fro UK or just a shengen visa for italy ?
thank you
June 2011
edited June 2011
: This post is explicitly dealing with CRUISE passengers, not airline passengers, so be careful about taking all of the information to heart!
In terms of your situation, you WILL NOT need a transit visa for your time at Gatwick, PROVIDED THAT:
1. You are in possession of a valid Schengen visa for your time in Italy, plus all other necessary travel documentation
2. You are in possession of a confirmed airline ticket, demonstrating that you will leave the UK within 24 hours of your inbound flight
3. You are travelling on to a third country (in your case, Italy).
Hope this helps!
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
I'm a U.S. citizen taking a cruise which stops in Schengen countries, then one non-Schengen (Turkey), then on to more Schengen countries. Some information I've seen on the web says I have to have a multiple-entry Schengen visa because I'm visiting Turkey in between Schengen countries. Is that true?
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Mark
Yes, you will need a multiple-entry visa if you leave the Schengen area before returning to it.
The country in which you are scheduled to spend the longest amount of time must issue this visa to you.
As far as Turkey is concerned, you should be able to obtain a visa on arrival for about $20.
Good luck, and enjoy your cruise!
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
I can't find any information on visa requirements for cruise passengers visiting Guatemala- and I have contacted the embassy for information (no response!). The cruise line hasn't been any help. I am an Indian National holding a valid US visa. Please, please help me!
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
Thanks for your answer, David. I'm kind of in a quandary now, with that answer, since it directly contradicts what I found here:
. I guess I better make an appointment with the Italian embassy here, come prepared with all the required docs, and then be happy if they tell me I don't need the visa.
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Mark, I've done some more research, and it seems you're right! As of now, since US citizens don't require a Schengen visa for any of the territories you'll be visiting, you won't require a multiple-entry permit, after all -- your US passport will suffice. But PLEASE do check with the Italian embassy, since these rules change all the time, and it's very difficult to keep on top of the changes. Apologies if I gave you a scare!
June 2011
edited 3:59PM
: Hi Vivienne, if you are holding a VALID US visa, and departing for your cruise from the USA, you WON'T NEED a Guatemalan visa for a stay of up to 90 days in the country. Do PLEASE double-check with the Guatemalan embassy, if you can, just in case these regulations have changed very recently; however, ordinarily, passengers holding a valid visa for the USA, Canada, or Schengen countries, DO NOT require a visa for Guatelama, for stays of up to 90 days in the country.
July 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hello .. I'm a Canadian & my friend holds a Costa Rican passport (but born in Equador). We are on an August cruise stopping into Tunisia for 6 hours .. will my friend need a visa & if so, will they just issue it onboard ship?
July 2011
edited 3:59PM
I am going on East Carribean cruise on Royal Carribean
I hold an Indian Passport with valid multi entry USA and UK visas
Do I need a Bahamian visa?
July 2011
edited 3:59PM
I am going to take a cruise with MSC.
During this cruise we shall visit France,Spain,Italy and Tunisia.
I have an Israeli Passport.
Shall I have any problems with visas?
Thank you in advance
August 2011
edited 3:59PM
We are travelling on South African passports and have valid US visas, we are considering two cruises & will probably base our decision on visa requirements. If our cruise stops in Canada for a day will we need a Canadian visa? If our cruise travels through the med with stops in Turkey & Greece will we get by on only a schengen visa?
August 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi my name is david, i am first time travelling on cruise, i am holding indian passport and i am applying for schengen visa to italy. I wanted to know whether i will be allowed to stay inside the country and enjoy, sightseeing the country when the cruise stop. thanks give me the answer as soon as possible.
August 2011
edited 3:59PM
We are travelling with US passports on a Middle East cruise. The cruise line says we do not need visas but I'm a little concerned as the cruise line will take no liability and the ultimate burden is on us. We embark in Athens, with stops(in order) in Cyprus, Israel, Egypt (doing a non-cruise sponsored overnight excursion), Jordan, Oman, and disembarking in Dubai. Can I trust the cruise line on this? Any help is appreciated as my travel agent is relying on the cruise line's info only. Thank you.
August 2011
edited 3:59PM
I am of Egyptian passport and going on a cruise in Europe that will stop in Turkey twise, first time for 20 hours and second time for 48 hours. Do We need a visa to arrive to turkey and or visa is only needed to quit the cruise and visit turkey or no visa needed in any case as long as we are only docking for 48 hours ?
Thanks in advance
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Am looking at a Cruise on the Queen Mary next March, which is from Singapore to Southampton.Calls at Cochin in India.Do we need an Indian Visa if we do not intend to disembark. £ 60 + each seems a lot of money for just a few hours. Would like to know the answer
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
- no visa required if you're staying on the ship.
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
we are on a cruise march 2012 travelling on australian passports we are visiting india,jordan,omar,myarmar,egypt,the cruise co.has said they provide blanket visas at a cost my question is will their blanket visa allow us to do our own independant tours or are they only for their own shore excursions?
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi adaminaby,
It's best to double-check with your cruise company. Some 'blanket visas' will only cover you for time spent in port (Myanmar might be one of these); others will give you free reign to explore the cities at which you dock; while others will allow you on shore, with the express condition that your movements are the tour company's responsibility.
I understand your desire not to be beholden to the tour company's itinerary -- but unfortunately, this is just sometimes the risk of travelling on cruises. Contact your cruise company and tell them your concerns, and see what they have to say.
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Davidc
It seems that its a lot cheaper to get VOA than to get it before you leave home country,is this right,i thought the cost of the Jordian visa was expensive $75 for just 6hrs can you get transit visas?
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Obtaining visas on arrival is usually cheaper, and easier. As an Australian passport holder, you will be able to get a VOA in Jordan. Both the cost and the terms of the visa will depend on where you enter Jordan, and by what means (air, land, sea, etc). If you are arriving by ship at Aqaba (which I assume will be the case), you will either be issued a transit visa or an ASEZ visa -- but in either case, there will be NO VISA FEE.
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi David c
All that information you quoted is exactly what they say on the Jordian Consult website but i thought i must be reading it wrong,so why does the cruise line want to charge $60aud pp,next question,egypt(safaga)the cruise line can provide a visa for $22aud which i presume would be a quick stay visa 72 hrs.as this is time we are in port which i thought were free the only problem with that is that we are extending our stay in egypt indendantly after disembarkment by 10 days,would we be better off not getting the quick stay visa and getting voa or getting one before we leave home
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
The standard procedure for Australian passport holders arriving in Egypt is to obtain a visa on arrival, which costs about A$35, and which allows for a maximum stay of 30 days in the country. I've checked around, and there definitely are facilities at Safaga for obtaining visas.
However, in the case of cruise passengers, what normally happens is that the cruise company organises (free) 'Quick-Stay visas' on behalf of their passengers -- allowing for just 72 hours in the country. These are usually organised while you're still on the boat.
So the way I see it, you have three options: 1) contact your cruise company, and find out whether they can organise you a 'normal' visa on arrival instead of a 'quick-stay' one; 2) contact your nearest Egyptian embassy, and double-check that you'll be able to obtain a visa on arrival at Safaga, instead of merely getting a quick-stay visa on the boat; or 3) organise your own tourist visa before leaving home (slightly more pre-trip hassle, but less in-trip stress).
Hope this helps!
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hello i am English and doing a cruise to the far east in early November, we fly from Manchester to Doa then fly onto Beijing and stay in a Hotel For three nights then Embark on the cruise ship on the forth day, do i have to give this information of the Hotel on a Visa application form.
All so what does it mean on the application visa form Page 3of 4 Major Family Members.
Thank you for you help Alec.
September 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Alec, sorry man, but you might need to give me more information -- what visa application are you talking about? If you are required to provide an address of somewhere you're staying in Beijing, then definitely include the hotel's details. As far as "major family members" is concerned, I assume they're talking about your 'nuclear' family members -- probably in case they need to be contacted, should something happen to you while you're abroad.
October 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi there,
My husband is currently working on the Seabourn Quest and has bought me a cruise for my 30th birthday, Athens to Malaga 31 October to 8 November 2011.
How do I apply for a Schengen visa as a South African citizen currently working in Mumbai? I currently hold a 10 year USA tourist visa, 5 year USA Crew visa and a 1 year Indian business visa.
I will be flying from Mumbai to Dubai, Dubai to Athens then Malaga back to Dubai. As you can imagine my Schengen visa application is rather urgent and I am running out of time - how, where and what do I need?
October 2011
edited 3:59PM
Cruise ship passengers can currently visit Russia on visa-waiver scheme provided the stop in the port of call doesn't exceed 72 hours and tourists stay overnight on board the cruise ship.
Cruise passengers may disembark from the ship without a tourist visa if they participate on tours organized by travel companies. Passengers not participating on tours and wishing to disembark will need to obtain a Russia tourist visa.
Cruise passengers cannot obtain a visa in Russia. Visas are issued in the country of residence before departure.
October 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Kimmon
* You will require a multiple-entry, short-stay Schengen Visa for your cruise.
* You must apply for this visa at the embassy of the country in which you will spend the longest period of time. If you will stay for the same number of days in each Schengen country, then apply at the embassy of your first port of call.
For your visa application, you will require:
* Completed Schengen visa application form (downloadable from consulate websites)
* Copy of your passport
* Copy of your itinerary as well as accommodation details
* Proof of your finances: tax receipt of foreign exchange purchased bearing applicants name; or copies of traveller's cheques.
* Travel insurance documents
* A letter from the cruise company, confirming your booking, will be useful as well
Good luck, and happy trails!
October 2011
edited 3:59PM
We are Canadians who will take a world cruise in December 2011. We will stop at the United Arab Emirates in March 2012. The embassy told us that they cannot deliver our visa until February 2012. The cruise company ask us to have this visa before boarding December 2011. Big problem. Can we stay on the ship when we will be in UAE without a visa? Or do we have to cancel our cruise?
October 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi CIBC
This does seem to be a bit of a problem...
Unfortunately, you will not be allowed to travel to the UAE without a visa -- whether you stay on the ship or not.
The only thing I can think of, is to request that the UAE authorities send your visa (once approved and issued) to the port at which you'll be arriving in the UAE, and you pick it up there. However, if this requires that you are without your passport until that point, obviously that's a huge problem in itself.
I suggest that you speak to your cruise company and find out what they think: I'm sure they've dealt with this kind of situation before, and will be in the best position to offer you advice.
I'd also like to kindly request that you let us know what they have to say -- this is, indeed, a very tricky situation, and we'd love to be able to advise future travellers who find themselves in your position on the best course of action.
Good luck!
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hello David,
My wife and I both have a valid work visa in USA. We are Indian citizens working in USA. We are planning for a cruise to Cayman Islands (UK Terriroty). When I checked VisaHQ.com website, it says we do not need visa for cruise (for 1 day stay).
Do you think, we still need to take UK visa for 1 day cruise visa?
Please advice,
Thank you
November 2011
edited November 2011
Hi Naresh
According to the Cayman Island's official
, "Cruise passengers entering the Cayman Islands are not required to have a Visa."
You will, however, have to present your valid US visa when exiting and re-entering the States.
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Thanks David.
I also called the Cayman Islands embassy, and they replied saying "No visa is required"
p. (345) 949-8052
e. email@example.com
Thank you,
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
My partner holds a Thai Passport, lives in spain with a 10 year residence permit. We want to take a cruise that calls into morroco. does he need a nisa for this or are we blanket covered by the cruise line ?
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi Paul
Will you be disembarking in Morocco? If so, then your partner will require a visa. The visa form they require can be found
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi my friend and I want to take a caribbean cruise. She does not hold a US visa.I am an US citizen. The cruise is closed loop originating in Barbados.However two ports of call are US territories St.Thomas and San Juan. Would she require a US visa, even if she does not get off te ship in those ports.It is a seven day caribbean cruise. Thank you.
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi David,
No, we are not disembarking in Morocco. we are just stopping there for the day as a port of call, then we are disembarking in Tenerife. Will he be ok with this in not getting a visa?
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
@ Paul:
Hi Paul, please double-check with the cruise company, but it seems as though as long as your partner doesn't disembark the ship in Morocco, they will not require a visa.
@ Emperor:
What is your friend's nationality? She might not require a US visa, but then she must apply through the Electronic System for Travel Authorisation (ESTA) in advance, in order to travel to US Virgin Islands under the Visa Waiver Program.
November 2011
edited 3:59PM
Hi David, thank you for your reply. My friend is a citizen of Trinidad and Tobago, and the cruise makes a stop in San Juan, Puerto Rico. It's the only US port, all the others are caribbean islands.We do not plan to disembark in San Juan. Please let me know if that's still the case, thank you. Emperor.
November 2011
edited November 2011
Hi Emperor,
Bad news I'm afraid. Double-check with your cruise company, but it looks like -- even if she doesn't disembark the cruise ship -- your friend will require a US visa to transit through San Juan. As she is a national of Trinidad and Tobago, she doesn't qualify for the visa waiver program either. She'll have to obtain a US tourist visa.
Can I please request that if I am wrong about this (i.e. if your cruise company tells you emphatically your friend will not require a visa), that you let me know?
Sign In
to comment.
Powered by Vanilla


text:
Despite what you may read this morning, the U.S. military did not just "discover" a trillion dollars' worth of precious minerals in Afghanistan.
The New York Times today proclaimed that Afghanistan is apparently poised to become "the Saudi Arabia of lithium" — a metal used to produce gadgets like iPods and laptops. The discovery will also, according to Pentagon documents quoted by the Times, fundamentally transform the country's opium-reliant economy.
But the military (and observers of the military) have known about Afghanistan's mineral riches for years. The U.S. Geological Survey and the Navy concluded in a 2007 report that "Afghanistan has significant amounts of undiscovered nonfuel mineral resources," including "large quantities of accessible iron and copper [and] abundant deposits of colored stones and gemstones, including emerald, ruby [and] sapphire."
Not to mention that the $1 trillion figure is — at best — a guesstimate. None of the earlier U.S military reports on Afghan's mineral riches cite that amount. And it might be prudent to be wary of any data coming out of Afghanistan's own Mines Ministry, which "has long been considered one of the country's most corrupt government departments," The Wall Street Journal reports.
And the timing of the "discovery" seems just a little too convenient. As Blake Hounshell at Foreign Policy notes, the Obama administration is struggling to combat the perception that the Afghan campaign has "made little discernible progress," despite thousands of additional troops and billions of extra dollars.
Still, Pentagon officials are touting the find as a potential economic game-changer — and one that could end decades of conflict. But whether it's oil or coltan, rich pockets of resources are always a mixed blessing. Just ask children in Congo, home to 80 percent of the world's coltan supply, who were forced to mine for the precious metal that was later used to manufacture tech gadgets.
It'll take years, and a ton of capital investment, before Afghanistan's deposits can even be mined. And when they can, it's anybody's guess who'll actually be profiting. Hounshell sums up the mess nicely:
Meanwhile, the drive for Kandahar looks to be stalled in the face of questionable local support for Karzai's government, the Taliban is killing local authorities left and right, and the corruption situation has apparently gotten so bad that the U.S. intelligence community is now keeping tabs on which Afghan officials are stealing what.
One retired senior U.S official is calling the government's mineral announcement "pretty silly," Politico is reporting. "When I was living in Kabul in the early 1970s the [U.S. government], the Russians, the World Bank, the U.N. and others were all highly focused on the wide range of Afghan mineral deposits. Cheap ways of moving the ore to ocean ports has always been the limiting factor."
At least two American geologists have been advising the Pentagon on Afghanistan's wealth of mineral resources for years. Bonita Chamberlin, a geologist who spent 25 years working in Afghanistan, "identified 91 minerals, metals and gems at 1,407 potential mining sites," the Los Angeles Times reported in 2001. In 1995, she even co-wrote a book, "Gemstones in Afghanistan," on the topic. And Chamberlin worked directly with the Pentagon, after they commissioned her to report on sandstone and limestone caves mere weeks after 9/11.
"I am quite surprised that the military is announcing this as some 'new' and 'surprising" discovery,' she told Danger Room in an e-mail. "This is NOT new. Perhaps this also hints at the real reason why we would be so intent on this war."
And Jack Shroder, a geologist at the University of Nebraska, told the Associated Press in 2001 that mineral deposits in Afghanistan were so rich, they could be vital in rebuilding the country. He's collaborated with Pentagon officials since the 1970s, when he worked on mapping the country. In 2002, Shroder was approached by several American companies who hoped to start mining the area.
It's not clear exactly what those experts shared with military honchos, but the Pentagon's knowledge of Afghanistan's minerals clearly preceded the 2004 discovery of "an intriguing series of old charts and data," as the Times reports. In 2002, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reported that the U.S. Department of Interior's Mineral Yearbook, among other atlases, noted Afghanistan's "significant deposits of gold, precious stones and other minerals waiting to be mined."
But whatever the U.S military knows, and no matter how long they've known it, Russia likely has 'em beat. At a 2002 conference on rebuilding Afghanistan, reps from several countries complained that Russia continued to withhold decades-old information about mineral deposits in the country.
Photo: U.S Geological Survey
See Also:
- DR Book Club: Afghanistan's High-Tech Rock Collectors
- Making Sense of the Congo Crisis
- Inside Africa's 'PlayStation War'
- China: All Your Rare-Earth Metals Belong to Us
- Defense Geeks Fret over Rare Earth-Metal Supplies


text:
A term used by a young person to a refer to an older person who they are close with or want to be close with. For a female the term Grandma BFF is appropriate.
I wish I could hang out with William Shatner. He would make an awesome Grandpa Bff.
by Nes88 September 08, 2009


text:
After Long-ago Mass Extinction, Global Warming Hindered Species' Recovery
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is an independent federal agency that supports fundamental research and education across all fields of science and engineering. In fiscal year (FY) 2016, its budget is $7.5 billion. NSF funds reach all 50 states through grants to nearly 2,000 colleges, universities and other institutions. Each year, NSF receives more than 48,000 competitive proposals for funding and makes about 12,000 new funding awards. NSF also awards about $626 million in professional and service contracts yearly.
Useful NSF Web Sites:


text:
The White Ribbon campaign is something that men who are repulsed by violence against women should support.
White Ribbon is a global campaign led by men and the initiative is being spearheaded by the Families Commission in New Zealand. Men all over the country are being encouraged to wear a white ribbon as a personal pledge never to commit, condone or remain silent on the subject.
International White Ribbon Day is on November 25, but there are a number of events leading up to it. Locally there are a few things happening, starting with a Man Up rally in Hastings tomorrow. One of the speakers there will be Mark Longley, the father of 17-year-old Emily, who was killed by her violent boyfriend in London last year. The case made headlines here and in the UK because it was so shocking and because the boyfriend's parents tried to hide his crime. It prompted debate about domestic violence and also the fact that people should not remain silent.
Another event to hit Hawke's Bay next Wednesday will be the White Ribbon Riders, a group of motorcycle enthusiasts who will spend nine days riding in the North and South Islands.
Families Commission White Ribbon campaign manager, Rob McCann, said most men understood how wrong it was to use their fists, but the effects of non-physical violence was less well understood.
"Non-physical violence can leave scars which no one can see, and that affects your whole personality. It's hard to comprehend that violence can have that effect, but women will tell you, bruises and bones can heal while the effects of fear can last a lifetime.
"We want men to understand how devastating non-physical violence can be and ensure they do not remain silent when witnessing such behaviour."
It is good to see that so many normal, decent men are getting behind the campaign and showing that violence against women should not be tolerated.
For more information about the White Ribbon campaign you can go to http://whiteribbon.org.nz. While you are there you can also take the pledge to stop violence against women.
Causes like this can make a difference.


text:
|The Cape Nidhra Hotel, Hua Hin is the latest addition to the Cape Hotel Collection,
Thailand's premier Collection of luxury hotels and serviced apartments. Famous for excellent service,
extensive facilities and enviable locations, the Cape Hotel Collection always delivers a unique,
enjoyable and distinctive holiday experience unmatched by any other hotel Collection.
|Cape Nidhra offers its guests the best accommodation in this sought after location.
Characterized by its impeccable service and its elegant accommodation, the hotel has been
described as "one of the most distinctive in Hua Hin."
|Sky Pool Suite (28 Rooms, Size: 80 Sq.m.)
The Sky Pool Suites are the largest deluxe rooms found in Hua Hin. Rooms are equipped with private pools (size 2.40 x 4.20 m)
Deluxe Sky Pool Suite (12 Rooms, Size : 101 Sq.m.)
The Deluxe Sky Pool Suites are designed to showcase some unique extra features. The private pool (size 2.40 x 4.80m) connected directly to the bathrooms allowing guests to swim there without having to pass through their bathrooms.
Garden Pool Suite (14 Rooms, Size : 126 Sq.m.)
The Garden Pool feature private pools and tropical gardens allowing the guests to drink in the exotic atmosphere. Family with small children will welcome the extra space the garden affords. Private pool (size 2.40 x 6.00 m)
Moonlight Pool Suite
The Moonlight Pool Suites offer spacious accommodation over two floors with extra decks on the second floor allowing guests breathtaking views to the sea. The moon decks enable guests to enjoy massages on request during the day and cocktails under the stars at night. Private pool (size 2.40 x 4.20 m.)
Nidhraroom Suite
The hotel's flagship, the Nidhraroom Suite offers a stately bedroom, ample living space (that converts seamlessly into a second bedroom when needed), two ensuites and a long private, swimming pool. 13 meter long private pool (size 2.7 x 14.00 m.)
|Rock Restaurant
Opening hours : Daily 06.30 - 23.00
Seating capacity : 40 inside / 56 on the terrace
Located on beachfront, Rocks is a sophisticated an stylish restaurant offering a wide selection of Thai & International dishes.
On the Rocks Bar
Opening hours : Daily 17.00 - 01.00
Seating capacity : 33
A night spot in Hua Hin where one can take in the remarkable views of the Gulf of Thailand at night and revel in the chic local social scene.
Cape Spa (3 treatment rooms)
Cape Spa offering a wide variety of authentic traditional Thai massages and spa treatments
Swimming Pool (Size: 350 Sq.m. )
Located on the ground floor on the beachfront. Open daily from 07.00 - 20.00.
Water sports
Sea canoes, speedboat.
|Swimming Pool
|Sun bed
|Fitness Center
|Function Room
Ideal for both business and leisure functions, Cape Nidhra offers brand new, state-of-the art meeting facilities up to 80 people (class room). Facilities feature the very latest in audio visual equipment, high-speed wireless internet and well-trained staff making sure that your wedding, conference, training workshop or board meeting is a complete success.
Fitness Centre
Opening hours : Daily 07.00 - 21.00 Fitness Centre with exercise room, separate locker room, steam room and sauna for male/female.
Concierge Service
Our guest relation staff can provide you with any kind of tourist information.
Baby Sitting
Available on request (chargeable).
Taxi Service
Available from the hotel lobby.
Car Rental
Available from the hotel lobby.
Underground car park.
|Meeting Room
|Meeting Room
|Reading Room
|Gift Shop
|Golf Cart
|Concierge Service


text:
Location: Natural Products Utilization Research
Project Number: 6060-41000-012-05-S
Project Type: Non-Assistance Cooperative Agreement
Start Date: Jun 1, 2011
End Date: May 30, 2016
The overall goal of this project is to discover, develop and foster commercialization of new bioactive products as new pharmaceuticals or agrichemicals, and to identify, characterize and develop plants for production of pharmaceuticals or pesticides as potential alternative crops.
(1) Development of strategies for rational collection of terrestrial, aquatic and marine plants, as well as microbes, as a source of novel bioactive natural products. (2) Discovery and development of novel pharmaceutically or agriculturally useful natural products from higher plants (3) Identification and investigation of new mechanistic targets that may be used in the discovery of pesticides and anti-infective and anti-cancer agents. (4) Development of methods and technologies to authenticate, pharmacologically characterize, and chemically analyze higher plants as sources of pharmaceuticals or botanical supplements. (5) Investigations of selections, cloning, propagation, agronomics, cultivation, harvesting and processing of medicinal plants in relation to the chemistry of desired pharmaceutically or agriculturally useful natural products.


text:
This photo is awaiting approval and will be posted soon.
Play our fun game and find out if the one you like likes you back. Confide in us if you think you'd hit it off by clicking: Yes, No, or Maybe. We'll anonymously find out and let you know if the feeling is mutual. You have nothing to lose!
You've already said YES! If the feeling is mutual, we'll let you both know.
You've already said No. If you've changed your mind, let us know. If you say Yes, we'll anonymously find out if the feeling is mutual. You have nothing to lose!
You've already said Maybe. If you've changed your mind, let us know. If you say Yes, we'll anonymously find out if the feeling is mutual. You have nothing to lose!
You both said YES! The feeling is mutual. Now the rest is up to you! Say Hi and get the conversation started.
I work hard, I don't search for the real me...I am me. I like to have fun, sometimes I'm quiet and some times you can't shut me up. My mouth has a habit of getting ahead of my common sense. I have 1 boy and he is the very best of me. I go without so he can have everything he need and then some. I don't drink drive but, I like to drink during social occasions. I like Irish pubs, I look Asian/Hispanic but, I take pride in being part Irish. I have traveled all over the world and met many people but, my favorite spots are South America and New Orleans. I like music (all music) but, I'm not a fan of concerts. I love warm nights outside by a fire pit however, I am not a fan of the fireplace during the winter. I like to exercise, weights, swimming, biking....I used to enjoy jogging but lately I'm not a fan. I would love to have someone to work out with. Someone who is confident with herself and comfortable with me being me. I'm not looking for the girl you think I want...I want the woman you are. You have to like my kid, that's a deal breaker.
Spark Networks USA, LLC does not conduct background checks on the members or subscribers of this website. However, the safety and security of our members is our top priority. We urge all members to follow our online safety tips.
The Color Code icon tells you that this member has taken the FREE Color Code Personality Test and wants to share his/her results with you. You can read all about their Color Code profile on the new Color Code tab.
The Color Code, by Dr. Taylor Hartman, is one of the most insightful personality tests in existence, and is made up of four personality Colors, or driving Core Motives. The Color Code teaches you the real motives behind your actions and how to better relate to other personality types.
Don't miss this chance to get valuable, life-changing personal insight, it only takes less than 15 minutes and it's FREE!
Want to read more about this member's color code?
Read more now
Any woman who has more than one child can tell you how different each child is from birth. You are born with your personality intact. The Color Code is based on your natural, innate personality type. Of course, people may change over time, but your Core Color will always remain the same.
Sometimes it is difficult to choose from the four options given, but there is usually one that fits better than the rest, or at least one that you could see yourself as more so than the others. If you're still unsure, try asking someone who knows you well, such as a parent or sibling. They can give clarity on areas of your personality that you may not notice.


text:
Apartment im Zentrum Berlins
Size30 m²
Floor No.16(with elevator)
- Kitchen
- Disabled access
- Elevator in building
- Lockable room
- Internet/WiFi
- Washer/dryer
- Towels
Accommodation summary
|Rosenstraße, 10178 Berlin, Germany
|Property type
|Property ID
Equipped with a double bed, dining table, open fully equipped kitchen (electric cooker, dishwasher, refrigerator) and a bathroom with bath tub.
Linen and towels are free of charge. A travel cot can be provided if needed.
The Hackescher Markt square and the Alexanderplatz are only a few steps away. In short walking distance world heritage "Museumsinsel", the TV Tower "Fernsehturm", Oranienburger Strasse and Schönhauser Allee can be reached. The Brandburg Gate, Reichstag and remains of the Berlin Wall are a 15 Minutes Walk away.
A large number and great variety of shopping facilities are just around the corner. Bars, Clubs, Cinemas, Cafés and Restaurants of every kind are close by. Supermarkets and Helthfoodstores are situated literally oposite the apartment building.
The main trainstation is 10 minutes, the two airports are 30 to 45 minutes by public transport away.
House rulesSmoking in the Apartment is not allowed.
|Weekly rate for up to 2 guests
|Monthly rate for up to 2 guests
|Check-in after
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews of this property
Very good location, between Alrxander platz and Hackescher markt.
Well equipped ,so we didn't have any inconvenience. Ralph was very careful for everything.Our first impression of Berlin was nice.It was great stay.
Amazing apartment really tipical high building of Berlin modernity. For those who know, this is not just a modern building but a historical architectural project. Apartment clean and with all commodities.
Dramatically central close to everything.
Really appreciated
The room was great! More central than you could wish for! Its next to Alexanderplatz and next to U-bahn stops. The room was clean, neat and what a great view! Thanks Ralph, we enjoyed the trip and we can't wait to come back!
Simply perfect. We got the key, apartment was clean and full of light, warm and well organized. Bed are comfortables, kitchen has everithing, any possible tool is available. The free wifi is very useful to organize day day in a town were it is impossible to find a hotspot around (also at the airport you need to pay, the public Berlin wifi is weak and available 30 minutes per day: useless).
Ralph provided written instructions for ANY possible practical question. Location is extremely close to the TV tower, to several metro (don't forget also the useful Hackescher Markt, behind the building ) and tram and TXL bus to airport is at 3 minutes of walk.
Additionally, Ralph is extremely flexible in checkin and checkout (if possible, of course): in our case we could check in very early in the morning and leave at dinner time.
Wonderful apartment, very well connected. Clean, modern and comfortable. The deal with Ralph was fantastic.
Great. Would repeat without hesitation.
Maravilloso apartamento, muy bien comunicado. Limpio, moderno y comodo. El trato con Ralph fue fantástico.
Genial. Volveria a repetir sin dudarlo.
Nice apartment, clean and a wonderful view, very good location with less than 5 minutes walk to major transport hubs.
Excellent service from the landlord he organized parking permits.
Goods in Berlin for three nights:
Accommodation has everything you need! Meets photos!
Top location and absolutely uncomplicated handling subject. Keys etc.
Price / Performance: Super
We love to come back!
Waren für drei Nächte in Berlin:
Unterkunft bietet alles was man braucht! Entspricht den Fotos!
Top Lage und absolut unkomplizierter Umgang betreff. Schlüsselübergabe etc.
Preis/Leistung : Super
Wir kommen gerne wieder!
Impeccable apartment located in a perfect area for tourism and shopping.
100% recommended
Everything was great! The apartment is exactly as shown in the photos. Very nice, well equipped, good location, keys simple and straightforward.
Alles prima! Das Apartment ist genauso wie auf den Fotos abgebildet. Sehr schön, gut ausgestattet, gute Lage, Schlüsselübergabe einfach und unkompliziert.
Nice clean rooms and a straightforward process.
Any time.
Schönes sauberes Zimmer und ein unkomplizierter Ablauf.
Jederzeit wieder.
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
Still trying to get the formalities done with. We tried to get gby's DIY stamp to say "Hamakor - Israeli Society for Free and Open Source Software (registered society) - 58-040-213-9", which is the minimum required by law, but we ran out of room. Next time we try to start an NPO, we'll pick a shorter name for it if it means opening up the Open Source vs. Free Software fights all over.
I gave the first of two lectures at Haifux, and the slides are available at my home page in PDF format. The PDF size was HUGE. I think I'll try to regenerate it with a smoother background. The lecture itself went down pretty well. I stopped talking at precisely the alloted time, and there was half an hour of questions afterwards. I think that's a good sign.
My new role as a freelance is progressing much much better than I have ever dared dream. I am getting work orders, and am not idle for one second. This has reached the point where I look at WINE and say to myself that I need to find some time to work on it. I bought shemesh.biz and sshemesh.com, and moved my site there. Going to the old site at consumer.org.il will redirect you to the new site. .htaccess and mod_rewrite strike again.


text:
October is the perfect time to dive into the oeuvre of Roger Corman!
Popularly known as the "King of the B-Movie", his influence on modern American cinema is almost incalculable. For every quickie "exploitation" film he made, he also delivered well-respected art films or "message" pictures. In 2009, he was honored with an Academy Award for Lifetime Achievement.
With hundreds of movies to his credit, Corman is one of the most prolific producers the film medium has ever produced, and one of the most successful--in his nearly-six-decades in the business, only about a dozen of his films have failed to turn a profit. Corman's filmography is packed with hundreds of remarkably entertaining films, dozens of genuine cult classics.
Roger Corman mentored and gave a start to many young film directors such as Francis Ford Coppola, James Cameron, Ron Howard, Martin Scorsese and Peter Bogdanovich. He also helped launch the careers of actors such as Jack Nicholson, Bruce Dern, William Shatner and Peter Fonda.
1990 marked the publication of his biography "How I Made A Hundred Movies in Hollywood And Never Lost A Dime," one of the all-time great books on film-making.
And now we also have the book, "Crab monsters, teenage cavemen, and candy stripe nurses, Roger Corman, king of the B movie", a thorough account of the life of low-budget film director, producer, and writer Roger Corman, including essays, interviews, full-color poster reproductions, and behind-the-scenes photographs.
This book is available in the New Book Room under the call # 791.430233 N253C 2013.
WPPL has several of his best-known Edgar Allan Poe adaptations on DVD, and nearly all of this films are available to you through Search Ohio! So why wait, dig in!


text:
Just got this in the mail from a friend:http://blog.rabidgremlin.com/2012/10/11/did-microsoft-just-kill-flash-ie10-wont-run-flash-unless-your-site-is-on-a-microsoft-whitelist/
I can totally understand their reasons for taking that approach (mobile), but how do you think the default Windows UI will impact the web? (read the article to understand)
You can't kill someone twice.
yea like beating a dead horse… time to let go
It doesn't surprise me, sites need to convert to HTML5 and stop using flash but that's just my opinion.
I met with someone from Adobe at a conference and she showed me some of their newest projects: http://html.adobe.com/opensource/
Looks to me like they've realized it too
Guess It's been dead for a while.
Joost said
Redmond, start your photocopiers. I guess it's hip to take a bash at Flash Quite an odd decision for desktop devices, though..
It doesnt say that desktop version wont support flash.Please see the below point
Both ship with a built in version of Flash BUT the Windows UI version won't run Flash unless your site is on a whitelist. The Desktop version will run Flash as normal.
iapcsolutions said
Looks to me like they've realized it too
Looks to me that they have been forced to realise.
pezflash said
Looks to me that they have been forced to realise.


text:
Broomfield, CO – February 22, 2013
Webroot, a leader in delivering Internet security as a service, is pleased to announce that Dick Williams, president and chief executive officer, will speak at the AGC Partners' 9th Annual InfoSec and Emerging Growth Conference in San Francisco. As a "Premiere Private" company presenter, Williams is slated to discuss cloud-based security as a service and how the endpoint is the new business security perimeter. For many organizations, more enterprise data now resides outside the secure network than inside. His executive leadership experience spans more than four decades in technology, software, security and digital media companies.
Williams' presentation is scheduled for Monday, February 25, 2013 at 1:40 p.m. Pacific Time. Live webcast and replays of the presentation will be available over the Internet on http://wsw.com/webcast/agc17/webroot/.
Webroot is the leader in cloud-based security intelligence solutions for small and medium businesses, enterprises, consumers and security partners. The company's unique cloud architecture provides superior protection for computers and mobile devices against ever-evolving threats.
©2017 Webroot Inc. All rights reserved. Webroot, SecureAnywhere, and Webroot SecureAnywhere are trademarks or registered trademarks of Webroot Inc. in the United States and other countries.


text:
AnOu-MiNaJ's Blog
Thu, Apr 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM
Hey everybody !! I don't know why but some days are beautiful in a life and this day was like that for me !! I hope evrything was OK for all of you . And i'm still impatient to watch SUPERBASS VIDEO !! Lot of love from a Barbz
Tue, Apr 26, 2011 at 4:01 AM
Britney-Nicki ??
What do you think about Nicki and Britney colaboration ? This question came to me when i saw that many people thinks that Nicki just do that for glory ! That she don't have any personality and she is stupid as Lil' kim !
Sat, Apr 16, 2011 at 11:04 AM
Can anybody hear me ?
I wanna make Barbz and Ken the biggest family in the world .!.! Love when Barbz and Ken say : "don't be a stranger " it shows that we are all equal , don't care about origins or other things . I think it's the beautiful felling in a world where war is very present . JUst wanna say I love all Barbz and Ken here !! Have a nice day !!
Wed, Apr 13, 2011 at 6:34 AM
Super Bass
I want to this this vidéo !!! LoL Just waiting so much for it . Hope it will be magical ! LOve u Nicki .
Fri, Apr 8, 2011 at 10:17 AM
i'm askinf for all barbz especially French barbz , because i noted that there are more and more french barbz in this website . I'm so happy of this , and i wish we will make Nicki go back to France . Nicki is awesome and i hope one day she will perform in France ! Love u. xoxo
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 8:01 AM
What do you love most in Nicki ?
Hummm that's a good question isn't it ? I love her crazy personality
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 7:59 AM
I LoVe NiCkI
All she does , all she is . I love her . Love her song especially "Blazin" .Xoxo to all Barbz and Ken who support her , Cause she needs us .
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 7:57 AM
Dear Queen Nicki, Here it's all your Barbz . To start i'm sorry for my English i hope you will understand . I decided to make this « book » some times ago with the help of many of your Barbz .My goals is to show you our thinks about you . I just wanna tell :« We love you » because you're not a singer as the others. You're...
Sun, Apr 3, 2011 at 7:53 AM
http://skeudsleblog.20minutes-blogs.fr/files/lil_kim-nicki_minaj-9-skeuds.jpg LOve Nicki till death
Sat, Mar 26, 2011 at 4:02 AM
Super Bass...
I mean my, my, my, my you're like pelican fly I mean, you're so shy and I'm loving your tie You're like slicker than the guy with the thing on his eye, oh Yes I did, yes I did, somebody please tell him who the eff I is I am Nicki Minaj, I mack them dudes up, back coupes up, and chuck the deuce up Can't wait


text:
Dust storm reduces visibility, closes stretch of I-25
PUEBLO COUNTY, Colo. - Gusty winds fueled a dust storm on I-25, leading to accidents and delays for drivers commuting between Colorado Springs and Pueblo.
State troopers spent the day escorting drivers through the storm, as they waited for the wind to subside. The dust storm was by mile marker 114, near the Pueblo County and El Paso County border.
Traffic came to a standstill Sunday afternoon as troopers closed a stretch of the interstate when conditions became too dangerous for travelers.
"There were times that visibility was probably down to about 50 feet. I think it varied from 100 to 200 feet after that," said Sgt. Steve Ortiz, a state trooper.
Lance Foster was driving from Pueblo West to Denver when he encountered the storm. "I think if you got a camper, or you got a semi or something else that's light and going to move around, it could be pretty dangerous," he said.
Eventually, troopers felt conditions were safe enough to reopen the interstate with restrictions. They started escorting drivers through the storm to help control the pace of traffic and minimize the risk.
"What's happening is that the traffic is stopping in the traffic lane. Of course another car is gonna hit it and it's a chain reaction. So I think this last crash that we cleared up involves six vehicles," Ortiz said.
Ortiz says the dust is coming from a nearby ranch that's blowing its way over I-25. He says the drought is only making the situation worse.
"We need the rain, we need the snow. And the wind's drying everything out, though," Foster said.
State troopers say the dust storm caused four accidents, but thankfully there were no serious injuries.


text:
NETWORKED: The New Social Operating System. Lee Rainie and Barry Wellman. xiv + 358 pp. The MIT Press. $29.95.
Lee Rainie and Barry Wellman have written an excellent new book on the effect of the ubiquitous Internet on society, using information on the latest Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project. In Networked: The New Social Operating System, the authors describe a "triple revolution" brought on by ICTs (information and communication technologies) and comprising social networking, the Internet and mobile information technology.
The technologies of the triple revolution, the authors write, allow us to connect with a larger, more diverse network, including close and distant friends and acquaintances. They make it possible to gather new and useful information in quantities and at speeds heretofore not experienced by humans. And they let people connect with others while on the go, meaning we are accessible in a way that only emergency personnel doing shift work used to be. The result of these frequently discussed changes, according to Rainie and Wellman, is a new framework—or "social operating system," as they put it—which they call "networked individualism." The new system has four central traits:
The social network operating system is personal—the individual is at the autonomous center just as she is reaching out from her computer; multiuser—people are interacting with numerous diverse others; multitasking—people are doing several things; and multithreaded—they are doing them more or less simultaneously.
This system, they write, is encouraging the formation of new kinds of community that serve people well.
The conclusions the authors draw run counter to the pessimistic ruminations of much of the older intellectual world, who see people drawing apart from one another while glued to their computers and mobile phones. In contrast, Networked is dedicated to the proposition that the new social operating system empowers individuals by allowing them to reach out to close and distant friends, even strangers, in a way that small-group–oriented communities never allowed. The statistics quoted here are as multitudinous as those detailed in Robert Putnam's book Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community (2000)—but they tell a very different story. Rainie and Wellman discuss a survey suggesting that among heavy Internet users, there was an increase of more than one third between 2002 and 2007 in the number of friends seen in person weekly. They speak of the tremendous advantage of keeping in touch with weak ties (or consequential strangers, as Melinda Blau and Karen Fingerman have called them), who may be helpful when one is going through a difficult transition like unemployment or illness. The examples they cite make clear how having a chronic or acute illness is a much less lonely ordeal than it once was, thanks to the opportunities most people now have to compare notes and share information. The Internet, according to this book, allows us to keep up a much larger personal network on an intermittent basis (as on Facebook) without expending inordinate time or money on the endeavor. Over and over, the authors tell us they have evidence that technology is making us more connected that ever, noting, "People are not hooked on gadgets—they are hooked on each other."
Other benefits the authors describe include less-hierarchical relationships at work and an intertwining of home and workplace not seen since farmers worked in fields adjacent to their homes. Voluntary and religious organizations have given way to more "ad hoc, open, and informal networks of civil involvement and religious practice"; blogs and YouTube channels allow people to engage in creative expression and find communities of people who share their interests.
Rainie and Wellman admit that the revolution caused by the Internet and its progeny, the smart phone, is a complex one:
Some of the changes created by networked individualism are beneficial to people and make society better while others are challenging to personal fulfillment and make society harsher. Some of the changes just make it different in neither a positive nor a negative way.
For better or worse, we're now in a committed relationship with the Internet, and if we're open to learning how to use it, we can make it work to our great advantage. But it requires much extra effort and time to decide what information and connections to pursue, because so much more is available for our perusal. Stories of college students' planning of parties using communication tools from texting to Facebook are included to acquaint the older generation with the amazing social habits of the younger one.
Rainie and Wellman make compelling points about the advantages of the revolution they describe. But I wish they had addressed in greater detail some of the concerns I and others feel about our new networked life, as Sherry Turkle did in her 2011 book Alone Together: Why We Expect More from Technology and Less from Each Other (which I reviewed for an earlier issue of American Scientist). What everyday comforts might we have lost because of this incredible revolution? It often seems that people's passions and interests are so diverse that conversation about a common topic is a little harder to come by. Who reads the same books, newspapers or magazines now? Who even reads when communication needs to be kept up so frequently, and there are so many fascinating videos out there? Come to that, who watches the same movies or TV shows when diverse choices cater to so many particular tastes? What is the likelihood of receiving even a 50 percent rate of RSVPs to a gathering two weeks away when everyone is keeping their options open? (They don't think of themselves as cruising for a better deal but don't want to be expected to commit so far in advance.) How often can you invite people to dinner and expect that they might all be able to eat the food of the host's choosing? The gist of this revolution is that everyone's identity is formed more on the basis of having things their own way and not having to compromise for the convenience of others. Identity always had to do partly with matters of taste, but people had a certain satisfaction in being flexible, which offered a gracious civility that led to greater connectedness. But now it would seem that compromise is associated with not knowing who you really are.
Networked does a great service in reassuring us that people are still vitally interested in connection and can use their gadgets to good avail. But at the end of the book, I wasn't quite convinced that all is well. That checking e-mail can be addictive has become a truism. And the danger of those gadgets seems to me to be that even when we're connecting with others face to face, a small part of our brain is preoccupied with whether a truly exciting e-mail or text is about to arrive. In other words, have we all gotten so busy waiting for the next great thing that the joy of being with those we love has become permanently compromised?
Jacqueline Olds is associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School. She teaches child and adult psychiatry at the McLean and Massachusetts General Hospitals and maintains a private psychiatry practice in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She is the author, with her husband Richard S. Schwartz, of The Lonely American: Drifting Apart in the Twenty-first Century (Beacon Press, 2009) and Marriage in Motion: The Natural Ebb and Flow of Lasting Relationships (Perseus Publishing Group, 2000), and, with Schwartz and Harriet Webster, of Overcoming Loneliness in Everyday Life (Carol Publishing Group, 1996).
Current Reviews
Community Guidelines: Disqus Comments
Scientists' Nightstand
Science Book Gift Guide 2014
Science Gift Guide 2016
Science Book Gift Guide 2015
Contact the Bookshelf
- Book Excerpt
- Book Review
- Classic Book Review
- Interview
- Letter to the Bookshelf
- Nanoview
- Poetry On the Bookshelf
- Scientists' Nightstand
- Reviewer
- Topic
- Issue
An early peek at each new issue, with descriptions of feature articles, columns, and more. Issues contain links to everything in the latest issue's table of contents.
Receive notification when new content is posted from the entire website, or choose from the customized feeds available.
JSTOR, the online academic archive, contains complete back issues of American Scientist from 1913 (known then as the Sigma Xi Quarterly) through 2005.
The table of contents for each issue is freely available to all users; those with institutional access can read each complete issue.
View the full collection here.
© 2016 Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Society


text:
Saturday, October 4, 2014 - 8:30pm to 11:00pm
Freed Center: Biggs Theatre
Homecoming 2014
Saturday, October 4 at 8:30 p.m.
Freed Center Biggs Theatre
Do you enjoy the hit television show "Dancing with the Stars"? Then join us for a fun evening watching our beloved Ada community members compete for the Mirror Ball Trophy! Special guest: The ONU Dance Company.
Appropriate for all ages
Please be sure to check back to see a list of Ada Stars that will be competing for the Mirror Ball Trophy!
Special pricing of $4 per ticket will begin on Aug. 25 at 12:01a.m. Offer expires Aug. 25 at 11:59 p.m.
Regular Headliner Pricing (Will begin at noon on Aug. 26th, 2014)
$20 adult
$15 Senior
$10 Faculty/Staff
$8 students/children
Group Rates
For groups of 10 or more all tickets are $8 (student rate), with the one complimentary ticket.
For groups of 20 or more, all tickets are $5, with two complimentary tickets.
Upcoming Freed Events
Latest Video
Latest Photo Feature
Freed Center for the Performing Arts
Freed Center Box Office419-772-1900
Fax: 419-772-1856
Performing Arts Center
525 South Main Street
Ada, Ohio 45810
Monday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Wednesday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Thursday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Friday: 12 p.m.-5 p.m.
Saturday: 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sunday: Closed


text:
Wisconsin agriculture lost a dedicated leader and advocate on Wednesday, July 21, when Rod Nilsestuen, the state's ag secretary, passed away unexpectedly. Nilsestuen drowned in Lake Superior while in Marquette, Mich., during a vacation trip to volunteer with his church for Habitat for Humanity. Rod and his wife, Carol, lived in De Forest, Wis., where for the past 13 years they led interdenominational Habitat for Humanity teams and were active in a number of youth, church, and school programs.
During the past eight years as Wisconsin's Secretary of Ag, Nilsestuen was instrumental in working with other government leaders to have the Wisconsin legislature pass investment credits which led to major reinvestment in Wisconsin's dairy industry. The state's dairy farms are now producing the most milk in state history, and cheese plants are likewise producing the most cheese in recorded history.
Additionally, Nilsestuen was instrumental in working with and helping pass the Livestock Siting Legislation which gave the state's dairy farmers predictability when working with zoning officials and other government agencies. Long-term, his lasting legacy might be the unfolding story with the Working Lands Initiative which is protecting Wisconsin's best farmland for future generations.
Prior to joining state government, Nilsestuen was president and CEO of the former Wisconsin Federation of Cooperatives which is a statewide association for more than 700 rural and urban cooperatives. In 1985, he led the creation of the Wisconsin Development Council, a first of its kind entity dedicated to providing technical assistance for cooperative growth. This led to the formation of the Rural Cooperative Development Task Force, a nationwide advocacy effort which Rod served as founding chairman. In the end, the Task Force spearheaded the creation of the Cooperative Grants program at USDA, the first major new federal reinvestment in co-op development in over two decades.
Nilsestuen also was instrumental in the creation of the Wisconsin Milk Marketing Board and served as its initial general manager during its first six months of operation. He helped organize the Wisconsin Corn Promotion Board and the Wisconsin Soybean Marketing Board.


text:
Populated entirely by free settlers since its founding in 1836, the coastal capital of South Australia is as laid-back and relaxed as you would expect. Fabulous beaches, a strong cultural scene and vibrant restaurants make Adelaide a popular location with an exceptionally high standard of living.
Book a flight to Adelaide with Qatar Airways and you'll discover a warm, welcoming and vibrant destination full of interest.
Adelaide was listed in the Top 10 of The Economist Intelligence Unit's World's Most Liveable Cities index in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2015. It was also ranked the most liveable city in Australia by the Property Council of Australia for three consecutive years in 2011, 2012 and 2013. Fly to Adelaide and see for yourself why this city has such a good reputation.
Any trip to Adelaide should include a visit to the beach, and Adelaide's pride and joy is in its coastline of stunning sandy beaches and deep blue waters. The ever-popular Glenelg beachside suburb is a part of the city that manages to combine the Australian love of the beach with some considerable historic interest too, such as the iconic town hall with its clock tower – a local landmark.
Australians love their sport, and the Adelaide Oval is a key venue for football and cricket matches in particular, as well as pop concerts and music events. The historic location has undergone a multi-million dollar renovation recently, making it one of the country's premier venues.
For hikers who want a great view of the city from a stunning vantagepoint, the Adelaide Hills, including the aptly-named Mt. Lofty Summit, provides spectacular views of the Adelaide plains, the city, and the coastline.
A trip out of the city and into the Adelaide Hills brings you to Cleland Conservation Park or Gorge Wildlife Park, where you can encounter the local wildlife such as koalas, kangaroos, wallabies, emus and many other native Australian animals.
Being in Australia is an automatic invite to a variety of outdoor activities and your trip to Adelaide will give you access to plenty of hiking, walking and cycling opportunities for the adventurous traveller in you. However, the city is also famous for the number of festivals and events happening year-round, from the renowned Adelaide Festival of Arts and Fringe Festival, through to the Cabaret Festival, Film Festival, Festival of Ideas, and the Adelaide Writers' Week.
The Adelaide Botanic Gardens are free to enter and provide a tranquil oasis in the middle of a very busy city, with plenty of open grassy areas to sit and relax. For a slightly warmer horticultural experience, visit the Bicentennial Conservatory, a tropical hothouse that recreates a rainforest environment.
The Art Gallery of South Australia in Adelaide is one of the most highly respected art spaces on the continent, housing a superb collection of both classical and modernist works, as well as a strong indigenous art collection - a must-see for visitors.
Food and drink in Adelaide is rich and varied, with a strong Asian theme because of the large Chinese community that is based in the city.
Head to Rundle Street, Gouger Street or Chinatown for the best oriental cuisine, or venture out of the city square mile to O'Connell Street in North Adelaide, The Parade at Norwood, King William Road in Hyde Park, Unley Road or Jetty Road at Glenelg for top-end restaurants serving a range of international options.
Adelaide's new Leigh Street and Peel Street precinct is a haven for fantastic little restaurants, including great tapas-style diners.
If you're travelling to Adelaide in search of some retail therapy, then there are plenty of choices for dedicated shoppers.
Some of the best shopping precincts include Rundle Mall and the East End in Adelaide, King William Road in Hyde Park, The Parade in Norwood, and Burnside Village.
For more budget bargains head to Harbour Town in West Beach, and Jetty Road in Glenelg or Magill Road, Norwood for antiques.
The state of South Australia boasts some of Australia's finest nature experiences which can be easily accessed just outside Adelaide city itself.
Kangaroo Island is regarded as one of the best places to view Australian wildlife in its natural habitat. Kangaroos, koalas, wallabies, sea lions, echidnas, and birds all call the island home. Seal Bay – on the south coast of the island - is the only place in Australia where you can walk on the beach among a colony of endangered Australian sea lions.
Four hours north of Adelaide are some of Australia's most accessible outback landscapes in the Flinders Ranges. At 540-million years old, this ancient mountain range is one of the oldest on earth and is also home to an outstanding array of Australian wildlife including emus and the rare Yellow-footed rock wallaby.
short 40-minute flight from Adelaide will take you to the Eyre Peninsula. Here you can swim with sea lions and dolphins, or cage dive with great white sharks. It is also a destination of stunning coastal scenery and outstanding local seafood.
Flights to Adelaide arrive at Adelaide International Airport, approximately 7km from the city centre.
Visa restrictions for entry into the country will depend on your country of origin, length of stay and whether your trip is for business or pleasure. Before you fly to Adelaide click here to check the visa and passport requirements.
Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD)
Voltage: 240 V 50 Hz
Plugs: Type I
Language: English
International dialing code: +61
Join Privilege Club and make travelling with Qatar Airways even more rewarding
Great car booking rates and personalised service available from more than 40,000 locations worldwide.
Explore Discover Qatar's stopover packages offered by Qatar Airways Holidays. Book hotels, desert safaris, city and architectural tours including visits to Katara Cultural Village, Souq Waqif and The Pearl.


text:
Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover 47955
- Sale Price: $386.10
- Shipping:FREE SHIPPING
- Part Number: 47955
- Rating: (3)
Trifecta Toolbox Tonneau Cover
- Part #: 47955
$386.10Free Shipping
Select your vehicle details above to ensure item compatibility.
- Same Day Shipping if ordered by 11am CST
- The right cover for your truck and budget is the Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover
- Designed to work with 20" truck toolboxes
- Custom-designed for your year, make, and model
- Aluminum frame construction, vinyl-backed black canvas tarp
- Spring-loaded clamps for easy opening, folding, & closing
- Easy installation, easy removal, no driling required
- Tough, large buckle straps hold cover open
- Made in the USA
- Lifetime Warranty for the frame, 10-Year Warranty for the tarp
You've got the toolbox to keep your smaller tools protected, but what about the larger cargo in your truck bed? Protect that, too, without destroying your budget, thanks to the Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover.
This is a simple-to-attach, easy-to-operate option that keeps weather and thieves away from your gear. Custom-designed for your truck, this aluminum frame/vinyl-backed canvas top truck bed cover provides a tight seal and durable defense. Spring-loaded clamps make the Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover easy to fold open or close for whatever coverage you need, with large buckle straps that hold the panels open so they won't flap and fly around. You won't have to drill into your truck to hook this folding tonneau up, and you won't have to take out a mortgage to buy it.
As often as your toolbox comes in handy, you'd hate to get rid of it. Don't, then, and keep all your equipment safe from harm with the Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover. Backed by a Lifetime Warranty on the aluminum frame and a 10-Year Warranty on the tarp.
Extang 47955 fits:
- 2007-2013 Toyota Tundra
There are no reviews for this application.
See All Extang Trifecta Tool Box Tonneau Cover Reviews.


text:
A wild flamingo with the biggest cock in town. It is usually located in Rackz basement fucking his dead decapitated corpse.
SoaR Haunt was lurking around the rackz household sticking his dick in anything that moves when suddenly, Smitteh caught him brutally ass fucking sully.
by Juveys November 09, 2013


text:
Chicago Blackhawks® 2010 Stanley Cup® Watch
Officially licensed! Stainless steel chronograph-style timepiece honors the Chicago Blackhawks® 2010 Stanley Cup® win. FREE team fact cards.
Measures 1-1/2" in diameter
- Price:
- s&s
After nearly 50 years, the Chicago Blackhawks® are Stanley Cup® Champions once again! Now it's time to show you are a true fan with this limited-edition men's watch highlighting their landmark victory. Officially licensed by the NHL®, it arrives in a custom hardwood presentation case, complete with FREE team fact cards outlining the Blackhawks® history and their 2010 Stanley Cup® Championship season.
This sharp Chicago Blackhawks® jewelry design, a custom design available from The Bradford Exchange, is finely handcrafted in stainless steel and boasts the team colors and logo across the watch face. With its distinctive chronograph style, precision quartz movement and adjustable c-clasp bracelet, the NHL® Chicago Blackhawks® Stanley Cup® Champions men's watch makes an impressive way to show your team pride. It's even etched on the back with the 2010 Stanley Cup® logo and the date of the Blackhawks® historic victory. Edition is strictly limited to just 2,010, so don't miss your chance to own a piece of history. Order now!
- A men's watch honoring the 2010 Stanley Cup® champions, a custom design available from The Bradford Exchange
- Officially licensed by the NHL®
- Arrives in a deluxe custom-crafted wood presentation case complete with FREE team fact cards highlighting the Chicago Blackhawks® history and their 2010 Stanley Cup® championship season
- Expertly handcrafted in gleaming stainless steel with precision quartz movement and an adjustable c-clasp for dependability and comfort
- Dramatic red and black watch face showcases the Chicago Blackhawks® logo, 3 chronograph subdials (for seconds, minutes and hours) and a date window
- Fine Chicago Blackhawks® jewelry is handsomely styled with a silver-tone bracelet, bezel, and hands and hour markers
- The 2010 Stanley Cup® logo and date of the Blackhawk®'s victory is finely etched across the back of the watch
- Water resistant to a depth of 99 feet
- Makes a great Chicago Blackhawks® fan gift, or opportunity to wear your Blackhawks® pride every second
- Watch movement is protected against defects with a full-year limited warranty
- Edition is strictly limited to just 2,010 watches, so order now!
- Accompanied with a Certificate authenticating your watch is an original from The Bradford Exchange
- Measures 1-1/2" in diameter; 3.8 cm in diameter; adjustable c-clasp fits most wrists
Not all team product is available due to minimum order quantity production thresholds.
NHL, the NHL Shield and the word mark and image of the Stanley Cup are registered trademarks and Original Six is a trademark of the National Hockey League. All NHL logos and marks and NHL team logos and marks depicted herein are the property of the NHL and the respective teams and may not be reproduced without the prior written consent of NHL Enterprises, L.P. © NHL 2010. All Rights Reserved.©2010 The Bradford Exchange


text:
forum: Food & Drink
Pages: 1 2 | Home » Food & Drink » Explore oils
#1 Fri 23 Feb 07 9:52am
- Member Occupation artist
- From Kosice
- Member since Mon 18 Sep 06
Explore oils
Hi everybody,
good olive oil is essential in Jamie cooking and once I tired home hand-made olive oil in Thassos (Greece) I can say that there can be a huge difference in tastes of 100% pure virgin olive oils. So, I treat myself and each summer I bring from Greece or Italy some litres of olive oil made in old-fashioned way. Olive oil was the beginning of my passion.
Nowadays you will find in my kitchen also natural 100% pure sesame oil -great for Asian cooking, walnut oil - excellent for spinach, salads, pasta, avocado oil, hazelnut oil - dressings, salads, corn oil ... I can really get wild with oils. You can mix them, but be careful...simple tastes better! They are great for any salads, pasta dishes, steamed veggies, ...you can play with the taste. It is simple to flavour them. I usually have in the fridge a jar with sun dried tomatoes soaking in some nice tasting oil. You can soak in them garlic, herbs, feta cheese, peppers.
With good quality oil a lunch dish can be just this simple... some great cooked pasta, good oil... my favourite at the moment is Carapelli - Olys and sesame seeds on the top. That's it! Simple and fabulous! I just recently discovered that my local supermarket have in stock the Carapelli new oils. I have Olys - oil from cereal and fruit. But there is much more to be explored. Check your local store for some good oils and invest. It pays off.
Enjoy it,
#2 Fri 23 Feb 07 11:13am
- Forum champ Occupation Why is the Rum always gone???!
- From out to lunch
- Member since Sat 07 Jan 06
Re: Explore oils
I have to agree with you Olie .. Carapelli produces some really nice oils.. Their EX-Virgin olive oil is very nice and i love their Grapeseed oil. Nice light fresh tasting oil for salads with ingredients that might be overpowered by ex-virgin olive oil. T
Only a fool argues with a skunk, a mule or a cook. { cowboy saying}
#3 Fri 23 Feb 07 12:34pm
The White Rabbit
- Forum super champ
- From Sydney, Australia
- Member since Tue 22 Jun 04
Re: Explore oils
macadameia (spelling?) oil makes nice salad dressings
#4 Fri 23 Feb 07 1:01pm
- Forum champ Occupation Retired Clergy & Computer Consultant
- From Bradford, West Yorks
- Member since Mon 03 Jul 06
Re: Explore oils
Yes, using the right oil produces the best results.
I too keep a good stock of oils and vinegars to hand:
Olive oils
Extra Virgin - for dressings and sauces
Light - for shallow frying and cooking
Pomace - for deep frying
Sunflower - general frying
Grapeseed - frying & dressing
Rapeseed - frying
Groundnut - stirfrying
Coconut - frying (South Asian)
Palm - frying, Asian
Mustard frying and pickles - North Indian
Walnut - dressing & croutons
Hazelnut - dressing & croutons
Avocado - dressing & salsa, South American
Toasted Sesame - flavouring - Chnia & South Asia
I also make Chilli oil and lemon oil and herb oils, all with olive oil base.
As well as oils, I also keep a range of fats:-
butter (unsalted and salted
Lard (pig fat)
Dripping (beef fat)
Duck fat
And vinegars:-
White Wine
Red Wine
Sushi (flavoured rice)
Various flavoured vinegars
I always try tobuy the best (which isn't always the most expensive). By keeping a good range in stock, it means that I rarely have to buy anything special for any recipes I find.
Of course, is necessary to store things well - (cool dark cupboard), and observe "best before" and "use by", but oils generally have at least a 6 month shelf life - and rarely last that long in my kitchen
#5 Fri 23 Feb 07 1:30pm
The White Rabbit
- Forum super champ
- From Sydney, Australia
- Member since Tue 22 Jun 04
Re: Explore oils
Geoff, how much room do you have in your kitchen? I have enough room for an olive oil, canola oil (can't remember why) and a garlic olive oil. And the first one has to sit on the bench. And this kitchen is twice the size of my last.
#6 Fri 23 Feb 07 3:19pm
- Member Occupation artist
- From Kosice
- Member since Mon 18 Sep 06
Re: Explore oils
Thanks for sharing... I am impressed... especially with size of Geoff stock
Just to add...some oils can be also used on skin... or add into the bath
#7 Fri 23 Feb 07 3:24pm
- Forum champ
- From Melbourne
- Member since Mon 14 Mar 05
Re: Explore oils
I have recently trialed a bottle of ricebran oil with good results. It's been marketed for it's low cholestrol level, but it also has a very high smoking point. The flavour is extremely suttle so it's pretty much tasteless, making it good for frying, as a substitute for butter in muffins..etc
#8 Fri 23 Feb 07 4:06pm
- Member Occupation Web Gimp
- From W Yorks
- Member since Mon 14 Aug 06
Re: Explore oils
Can i just point out that plantations used to make palm oil have replaced rainforest in such places as Borneo etc, i certainly won't be buying any more.
#9 Fri 23 Feb 07 9:04pm
- Forum champ Occupation Duty Free Lancome and Fragrance sales
- From Greater Vancouver
- Member since Mon 23 Oct 06
Re: Explore oils
I don't have that extent of oils but use different ones for differnt purposes. I actually learnt a few things from many people here about oils and changed a few things, yup, they were right!
I take my grapeseed oil to my massage therapist because I don't want him using mineral oil on me anymore. He even mentioned a few times how much he likes using it. You can use it all over actually, I have another portion in the bathroom which I mix with essential oils. It's nice on the face too as it's slightly astringent.
#10 Fri 23 Feb 07 10:47pm
- Forum champ Occupation Retired Clergy & Computer Consultant
- From Bradford, West Yorks
- Member since Mon 03 Jul 06
Re: Explore oils
My kitchen is much smaller than I would really like.
Previously, I had a 15ft sq kitchen, with a butlers pantry (15 x 6), and a laundry (15 x 9) attached - and wine cellar below. It had solid fuel Rayburn, and a gas oven.
Now I am reduced to a mere 12x9, and just one cooker. my first job whenwe arrived here was to add a second tier of cupboards above tge exusting wall cupboards. Even so, I am pushed for space, and have to keep cookbooks in the dining room, and the second freezer in an outhouse, while the wine has to live under tge stairs.
We'll be moving again this year, and one ofmy requirements is a decent sized kitchen and a winecellar - and utility room if I can manage it.
I do have to exercise some ingenuity to fittings in - for instance, my spice racks are built into the space between the first and second tier of the wall cupboards, which gives me about 18ft of shelving for spices - arranged alphabetically from Allspice to Za'atar. oils live in baskets in a cupboard, as do vinegars, Differentflours in one cupboard, dry pastas, mushrooms, tomato, and seaweed in another. One cupboard is dedicated to driec pulses, different rices and nuts. A wide cupboard accomodates prepared sauces (soys, fish, anchovy, mushroom, Worcestershitre, sweet chilli, hot chilli etc. etc. etc.. Then there is the pickle & chutney cupboard, the jam & fruit preserves cupboard, and the cupboard for the tinned tomato, tinned tuna & other fish, and other tinned goods cupboard (only basic ingredients, of course).
Some rarely used utensils live in the upper cupboards, but the fresh stuff kives in the fridge or on the vegetable racks (on wheels). Frozen stuff intge freezer, of course, andbulk fozen stuff in the big freezer in the outhouse,
On the other side of the kitchen, the upper cupboards contain the glasses, cups, mugs, soup bowls, jugs, bowls etc. Top cupboards have bulk supplies - cereals, large containers of oil/vinegar etc. This sidem is restricted by the cooker, cooker hood and salamander grill.
Bottom cupboards all the way round contain the heavier & larger utensils, and the sets of crockery. Of course ,space is also taken up with the dishwasher, washing machine, fridge & cooker.
Knves and 8tyer utensils live in a rack I built myself to accommodate them all, while cutlery lives in one drawer, small utensils in another, tea towels and hand towels and cleaning cloths and string in other drawers.
Even the space under the cabinets is used - I've made shallow drawers with wheels to replace the plinths.
When I think about it, I have built the kitchens in every house we have lived in - from the smallest to the largest. It is quite amazing what you can fit in if you try!
Pages: 1 2 | Home » Food & Drink » Explore oils


text:
Michigan is Biffle's best shot for a win, Chase berth
The driver of the No. 16 Roush Fenway Racing Ford has yet to win a race this season. In fact, he has been winless in the last 43 races.
Biffle, who's in his 12th season of competition in Sprint Cup for Roush Fenway, has made the Chase six times (2005, '08, '09, '10, '12 and '13).
Clint Bowyer currently holds the 16th and final provisional spot in the Chase, while Biffle sits 17th on the playoff grid, just eight points behind Bowyer.
The series is at Michigan International Speedway this weekend. Sunday's race here is 400 miles in length. After Michigan, the series heads to Bristol (Aug. 23) and then Atlanta (Aug. 31) before the Chase-cutoff race at Richmond (Sept. 6).
"We feel like we can win one of these last four races, so that's what we're focusing on is winning one of these last four and getting our way into the Chase that way," Biffle said. "But certainly, we're hanging on by a shoestring to make it in on points if it comes down to that."
Biffle leads all active drivers with four Sprint Cup wins at Michigan. His most recent victory in the series came at this two-mile oval on June 16, 2013. He gave Ford its 1,000th race win in NASCAR that day.
Roush Fenway has accumulated 13 Sprint Cup victories at Michigan, a track record. Five drivers have won here for the racing organization: Kurt Busch, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Mark Martin and Biffle.
"It's just been one of those racetracks like Homestead or Darlington for us that I really like," Biffle said. "I like the layout. I love the way it races, and we've just been super successful there."
Biffle had the eighth fastest lap in Friday's lone practice for Sprint Cup at Michigan. His lap was clocked at 202.817 mph.
"We've been doing a tremendous amount of testing and working very hard at Roush Fenway to catch up with some of the other teams, so our most recent week off [third week in July], we tested at Michigan and felt like we found a lot of speed that we were missing," he said. "We didn't really carry it through to Indy [July 27] like we thought, but some of it carried through to Pocono [Aug. 3], and as we look at that and improve on that, we're pretty optimistic going to Michigan that we're gonna be one of the competitive cars and challenging for the win."
Joey Logano, driving the No. 22 Team Penske Ford, led the way in practice with a lap at 204.545 mph. Edwards, who is Biffle's teammate, was second quickest at 204.111 mph.
In addition to his four wins, Biffle has 10 top-five finishes, 14 top-10s and one pole in 23 Sprint Cup starts at Michigan. He placed 20th in the most recent race here on June 15.
Forty-three teams are on the entry list for the Pure Michigan 400.
Series: NASCAR Sprint Cup. Date: Sunday, Aug. 17. Race: Pure Michigan 400. Site: Michigan International Speedway. Track: 2-mile oval. Start time: 1 p.m. ET. Laps: 200. Miles: 400. 2013 Winner: Joey Logano. Television: ESPN. Radio: Motor Racing Network (MRN)/SIRIUS NASCAR Radio.
More Stories
Hundreds of job seekers will be connected with employers at the…
21-year-old Tanisha Roby was found in the 8500 block of…
With the possibility of Arkansas experiencing severe weather today,…
Don't Miss
Latest News
- Copyright 2017 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
- Copyright 2017 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
- Copyright 2017 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.


text:
This little sports fan is wearing his favorite player's Jersey, #6 Jay Cutler!! Carry him where ever you go to let everyone know who you root for on Sundays.
Enter full name. We'll ask for delivery information at checkout.
There are currently no items in your shopping cart.
Your web browser's "cookie" feature must be enabled to use the shopping cart. If you added an item and received this message, it is possible the cookie is being blocked. Please adjust your browser's privacy settings to allow acceptance of 1st party cookies and try again.
Web Development by Americaneagle.com 2017