text:
The Museum offers a wide range of tours and educational programs meeting the specific needs and interests of teachers and students in Jewish day schools and congregational schools. Our education staff is happy to work with you to arrange for speakers, prepare pre- and post-visit lesson plans, and develop special programs to make your visit to the Museum a meaningful experience.
For more information, contact Dr. Paul Radensky, Manager of Education Programs, at email@example.com or 646.437.4310.
Tours for Jewish Schools
Specially designed student workbooks are available for all of our tours. Ask about our pre- and post-visit activities.
Meeting Hate with Humanity explores Jewish life before World War II, and examines how individuals and communities in Europe responded to Nazi terror and the Holocaust. Holocaust survivors are available to meet with students to answer questions. (For middle and high school students)
Israel and the Diaspora helps students uncover the roots of the complex relationship between Israel and the Diaspora throughout history. (For middle and high school students)
Shoah Teaching Alternatives in Jewish Education (STAJE)
STAJE brings together some of the best Holocaust educators from the United States and Israel to foster excellence in Shoah education in Jewish schools. STAJE programs include teacher training workshops, a three-day summer symposium, and new curricula designed for different ages.
Learn More.
The Guiding Principles for Teaching the Shoah in Jewish Schools help teachers address difficult issues raised by the Shoah in an intellectually meaningful and age-appropriate fashion. These guidelines support teachers in their efforts to help students understand the significance of the Holocaust for Jewish identity and for world history.
Download a copy of Guiding Principles.
Bar/Bat Mitzvah
Coming of Age During the Holocaust, Coming of Age Now is a tour for bar and bat mitzvah students that focuses on the artifacts and stories of young people who came of age during the Holocaust. The tour engages students in a dialogue in the Museum galleries on the themes of Jewish identity, community, and responsibility. There are 13 stops on the tour, symbolic of the bar mitzvah. The tour may be combined with classroom study using the Coming of Age curriculum. Click here for more information.
Living Museum® and Living Museum Online
The Living Museum provides Jewish school students with the tools they need to uncover their family heritage through the heirlooms found in their own homes. Through this engaging project, students come to identify with their past, while learning about how it helped to shape them as individuals and as Jews. The program combines a Museum visit, classroom workshops, and independent intergenerational learning. The culminating event is the presentation of a mini-museum curated by students at their own school that highlights their Jewish heritage and community.
The Living Museum online takes the Living Museum idea several steps forward by enabling teachers and students to upload the images and texts of their class's Living Museum exhibition to the Internet to create a virtual exhibition that can be viewed the world over. Please visit the Living Museum online.
Interfaith Living Museum
The Interfaith Living Museum brings Jewish and Muslim students together to celebrate shared heritage and diversity. Over the course of three months, students at Jewish and Islamic day schools engage in a program of cooperative learning. Students then share their new knowledge with peers, teachers, and family and community members in a culminating event at the Museum where they present an exhibition of personal artifacts that represent their respective heritages. Read about the Interfaith Living Museum in The New York Times.
Directions to the Museum | Membership | EMail Sign Up | Site Map | Press Room | Contacts
Edmond J. Safra Plaza | 36 Battery Place | New York, NY 10280 | 646.437.4202 | firstname.lastname@example.com
©2017, Museum of Jewish Heritage—A Living Memorial to the Holocaust. All rights reserved. | Terms of Use


text:
Why You Should Always Be Networking
Moon Security President Mike Miller offers the ABCs of "Always Be Networking."
Mike Miller July 31, 2013
I had the pleasure of presenting a mini-seminar to a distinguished group of dealers at the annual First Alert Professional Dealer Regional Meeting in San Diego. The session was titled, "Always Be Networking" (or ABN), and it has inspired me to share this important topic with you this month.
As salespeople and owners of our companies, we usually concentrate on the slogan, "Always Be Closing" (or ABC). I have found that if our sales numbers were low or our sales pipelines were running dry — it was due to lack of networking. How many of you have experienced the "I did not know your company could do that!" response — even from those who have been a client for years? Go on; hold your hands up high because I know most of you have had this happen!
As you walked away from the client, somewhat vexed and maybe even a little embarrassed about the whole situation, you decided then and there to make some changes. The changes would include several ways to make sure the client was given the opportunity in the future to know more about what your company offers. It is not an easy solution as there are a lot of variables.
My definition of networking is probably a subset of marketing. It is to tell current as well as potential clients what we do, how we do it and, most importantly, why we do it. My purpose for practicing the ABN mantra is to increase my connections so as to grow my business through increased sales opportunities.
No matter what I do with my limited budget and resources, I will need help. The more connections I make through ABN activities, the more opportunities I will have to grow my business. I utilize the 3 C's of Sales to support my ABN philosophy:
Connected — I want to be connected to those people who can help me. First line is the company attorney, insurance agent, CPA and banker. Second, my dealer contacts across the country who are willing to share "best practices." On the home front, the AHJs, client services organizations, committees and boards that we serve are a huge benefit to the ABN philosophy.
Connecting — I always want us to be growing our connections, looking for opportunities to serve. Each connection grows an advocate. I believe the gift of giving is something that always comes back to benefit us.
Connection — I always want to facilitate an opportunity to help someone else to expand and grow their connections.
Why do I do this? People actually do ask me that question. I often answer with a flippant response such as, "Well, it is all about me, of course!" I do recognize it could be about ego, of which I have no shortage. But I do believe it is one of the smartest things that we can do. I want to be a contributor to the organizations, boards and committees on which I serve. The client service organizations in which I am a member serve a greater local and worldwide purpose. I am not only creating a chance to become their security provider (which grows my business), but it also makes me feel good about my contributions, both in time and material.
I challenge you to develop your own ABN plan and philosophy. I will leave you with this final thought: Networking is our way of showing how much we care about the people in our communities. How can we know which products and services to provide unless we are interacting with the community we serve?
Mike Miller is President of Moon Security Services, and Past President of ESA.
Article TopicsBusiness Management · Advisory Board Forum · Business · Mike Miller · Moon Security · Networking · All Topics
Commenting is not available in this channel entry.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
3M™ Highland™ terminals provide a variety of unique design features which assure consistently effective and reliable performance as well as easy installation.
108-4870 - 12-10 AWG Insulated Nylon Male Disconnect - 25/Bag - .25 Spade
22-1795 - 10-22AWG Crimping/Cutting Tool
Solderless Terminal Crimping Tool
Very popular tool for automotive installations and other applications. Designed for crimping non-insulated solderless terminals and connectors ranging from #10~22AWG. Specially hardened wire cutter in the nose is tapered for ease...
22-770 - Heavy Duty Crimp Tool For Solderless Terminals 10-22awg
Crimps insulated solderless terminals for wire gauges 22~10 Ratcheting action ensures a full crimp cycle for positive connections Locks in the closed position for storage
108-4822 - 22-18 AWG Vinyl Butt Connector - 25 per Bag
Purchasing was easy, shipping was fast and the items were packed well.


text:
Red oranges are great. Here in Italy they are at their best about now. If you can get hold of some blood red oranges use them in this smoothie, if not it'd work with normal oranges – but try to pick really sweet ones.
3 blood oranges
½ a beetroot
2cm cube of fresh ginger
4/6 romaine lettuce leaves
Makes about 750ml, depending on how big your oranges are! Enough for a lunch or substantial breakfast.
- Peel and break up the oranges, then put them into the blender.
- Peel and chop the ginger before adding it to the oranges.
- If you don't have a high powered blender (like a Rhino, Vitamix or KTec) you should blend the oranges and ginger at this stage. If you have a higher powered blender you can put all the ingredients in the jug together before blending.
- Chop the beetroot into small pieces and add to the blender.
- Chop the lettuce into pieces, or break it up with you hands. Add this to the blender.
- Blend or reblend until you have a smooth, dark red, luscious smoothie!
Orange & Red in the Italian sun….


text:
FSU Basketball At A Glance: The Ferris State women's basketball team continues its season-opening six-game road swing by visiting Lewis (Ill.) Tuesday, Nov. 25, for a 6 p.m. (EST) non-league outing in LU's Neil Carey Arena at Romeoville, Ill.
Media Coverage: There will be no Ferris State radio/internet coverage available for the game. However, Lewis is tentatively slated to have a live audio-only webcast and live internet statisics for the game in addition to a live audio/video pay-per-view webcast. Visit the FSU Athletics Website at www.ferris.edu/sports and click on internet event schedule for a complete list of all available links.
Ticket Info: Tickets are $6 for adult general admission seats with $3 prices available for seniors and students. For more information, please contact the Lewis Athletics Department at (815) 836-5247.
About Ferris State: Ferris State University is a NCAA Division II school located in Big Rapids, Mich., with an enrollment of 12,578. The Bulldogs are a member of the Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC). Big Rapids is located in West Michigan approximately 60 miles north of Grand Rapids or 40 miles west of Mount Pleasant, Mich.
FSU Splits Two: Ferris State opened the 2008-09 campaign splitting two games at the Kentucky Wesleyan Lady Panther Classic last weekend (Nov. 15-16) in Owensboro, Ky. The Bulldogs topped host KWC 83-77 in the season opener (Nov. 15) before dropping a narrow 68-62 game to Indianapolis (Nov. 16) the following day. FSU led by as many as nine points with 12:30 to play against Indianapolis and the score was tied with 1:35 to play before the Greyhounds reeled off nine consecutive points to grab the win.
Last Season: Ferris State, which advanced to the NCAA Division II Sweet Sixteen for the first time in school history two years ago, wrapped up the 2007-08 season with a 17-12 overall record and placed tied for third in the GLIAC North Division with a 11-7 league mark. The Bulldogs return nine letterwinners and four starters this season.
Two Years Ago: Ferris State, which advanced to the NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Championship Game for the first time ever two years ago, was ranked 25th nationally in the final 2006-07 USA Today/ESPN NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll. The Bulldogs, who prior to 2006-07 had never won a NCAA Tournament game, recorded back-to-back wins in their first two national tournament contests en route to the regional runner-up finish. Ferris also compiled a second-place tying 13-5 GLIAC regular-season finish and earned the program's eighth consecutive GLIAC Tournament bid two seasons ago.
Back To Romeoville: Ferris will return to Romeoville for Tuesday's game after making two trips to Neil Carey Arena in the 2006-07 season. The Bulldogs suffered a 72-69 loss against the Flyers in the regular-season two years ago (11/21/06) and then returned to the facility for the 2007 NCAA Division II Great Lakes Regional Tournament where the Bulldogs defeated both Northern Kentucky and Gannon on the Flyers' home floor before falling to Drury (Mo.) in the regional championship game. Ferris and Lewis did not face each other last season.
The Bulldog Tradition: The Ferris State women's basketball program, which will embark on its 35th season of varsity competition, has compiled a 429-435 (.496) all-time mark. The Bulldogs won their only GLIAC crown, advanced to their first NCAA-II Regional Tournament and recorded the nation's highest grade point average in 1999-2000. FSU, which claimed GLIAC Tourney runner-up honors in 1999-00 and 2003-04, has posted 10 or more victories 12 consecutive seasons.
Head Coach Tracey Dorow: Eleventh-year FSU head coach Tracey Dorow (formerly Tracey Bloodworth-Fisk) presently ranks as Ferris' all-time winningest coach with a current 176-110 (.615) career record at Ferris State. A 1996 graduate of Western Michigan, she guided FSU to a 22-7 mark and the school's first NCAA-II Great Lakes Regional Tourney appearance during the 1999-00 campaign. She spent three seasons as an assistant coach at Lake Michigan College (1994-97) and one season at Indianapolis (1997-98). She also directed FSU to an NCAA Tourney berth in 2003-04 before the Bulldogs' run to the Sweet Sixteen in 2006-07.
The FSU Roster: Ferris' 2008-09 roster includes four seniors, one junior, five sophomores and three freshmen. Seven of the 13 players are guards while the remaining six are frontcourt players. All 13 players on the roster hail from Michigan.
The Coaching Staff: The Bulldogs' full-time assistant coach is Crystal Harris, who will be in her second season at FSU after playing collegiate basketball at the University of California-Riverside. She also has professional playing experience and replaced former assistant coach Justin Rees, who landed a NCAA Division I assistant coaching position at Maine prior to last season. Coach Dorow's father, Rick Bloodworth, returns for his third season as a volunteer assistant coach following a lengthy tenure as a junior college coach at Lake Michigan College from 1987 to 2006. The newcomer to the staff is former Mt. Pleasant Sacred Heart (Mich.) High School coach Mark DeNoyelles, who will volunteer this campaign and is the father of current FSU sophomore guard Stephanie DeNoyelles (Mt. Pleasant/Sacred Heart) and freshman guard/forward Kelsey DeNoyelles (Mt. Pleasant/Sacred Heart).
B2 Broadband Webcasts: A live broadband video and audio webcast will be available via B2 Networks for all of FSU's home games and selected road contests this season. The pay-per-view feed is available for an individual game cost or in a season package and includes live video along with a radio audio feed. To access the service or obtain more info, please visit the FSU Athletics Website at www.ferris.edu/sports.
Live Internet Stats: "Live Stats" of all 2008-09 Ferris State home games will be provided in progress via the internet. Two options for the live stats will be available, including one from Presto Sports. Visit the site at www.ferris.edu/sports and click the "Live Stats" icon to access.
GLIAC Games On The Air: All 22 of FSU's 2008-09 league games are tentatively slated to be carried live through a partnership with Bulldog Radio, a registered student organization on the Ferris campus. The station can be heard locally on television Channel 21 both via on-campus cable and Charter Communications in Mecosta County. A live 24-hour webcast of the signal is also available at www.bulldogradio.org. A link is also available on FSU's Athletics Website at www.ferris.edu/sports (under Bulldog Webcasts).
On The Internet: Ferris State University Athletics' official web site can be found at www.ferris.edu/sports. The site features information on all FSU varsity programs including rosters, stats, yearbooks and more.
Bulldog Bites: Ferris' home opener at Jim Wink Arena is not until Saturday, Dec. 13, when the Bulldogs host Hillsdale in GLIAC action with tipoff set for 1 p.m. (EST) ..... Ferris State's 2008-09 GLIAC opener is set for Monday, Dec. 1, when the Bulldogs visit archrival Grand Valley State for a 6 p.m. (EST) outing inside GVSU's Fieldhouse Arena at Allendale, Mich.
FSU Picked Third: Ferris State was picked to finish third in the 2008-09 GLIAC Women's Basketball North Division Preseason Poll, which was announced during the league's media day teleconference (Oct. 30). The poll was chosen by selected members of the media and the GLIAC's Sports Information Directors. The 30-member group tabbed Michigan Tech and Hillsdale to win the conference's North and South Division titles, respectively. The Bulldogs totaled 121 points in the balloting and trailed only MTU's first-place 179 points and Grand Valley State's 134 points in the North Division.
Preseason All-GLIAC: FSU senior guard Teghan Thelen (Pewamo/Westphalia), who averaged 10.4 points per contest a year ago, was one of five players named to the Preseason All-GLIAC North Division squad in voting by the league's member head coaches. Five players were also named to the South Division team with Hillsdale's Katie Cezat earning GLIAC Preseason Player of the Year laurels.
GLIAC Player of the Week: Ferris' Teghan Thelen was named this season's first recipient of the GLIAC North Division Player of the Week honor as announced by the league office last week (Nov. 17). Thelen averaged 31 points, eight rebounds and four assists as the Bulldogs split two games to open the season at the Kentucky Wesleyan Lady Panther Classic. The 5-6 Thelen tallied a personal career-high and game-best 36 points and connected on a school single-game record eight three-pointers with nine rebounds and four assists in FSU's season-opening triumph over KWC. She then added a game-high 26 points with seven boards and four assists in Sunday's setback against unbeaten Indianapolis. Thelen shot 56% (20-36) from the floor in the two games, including an 11-of-20 (.550) effort behind the three-point arc.
Record Breaker: The eight three-pointers made by Teghan Thelen versus KWC surpassed former Bulldog Lori Young's school-record seven treys made at Michigan Tech back during the 1992-93 campaign (12/12). Her 36 points also tied for the third-highest single-game figure in Bulldog history while her 67% (8-12) effort behind the arc is the second best mark all-time at FSU.
More On Teghan: FSU's Teghan Thelen was Ferris' second-leading scorer (10.4 ppg.) last season behind departed All-GLIAC First Team pick Rachel Folcik and added 119 rebounds, 85 assists along with 35 steals in starting 25 of 29 games. Her 50 made three-pointers led the squad and ranked as the 10th-best seasonal figure in school history. She also had 19 double-figure scoring games. Thelen currently ranks sixth in school history with 110 career three-pointers made and is among the top 10 performers in school career three-point percentage (.363). Her 86.6% (97-112) career free throw percentage is the best mark in school history to date. A three-year letterwinner, Thelen scored 10 points or more in 11 games as a sophomore during the 2006-07 season, including four consecutive contests to end the year, as the Bulldogs reached the NCAA-II Sweet Sixteen.
Top Of The List: Ferris head coach Tracey Dorow became the school's all-time victory leader with two wins in the Aquinas College Classic (Nov. 18-19) to open the 2005-06 season in Grand Rapids, Mich. Dorow, who also ranks as FSU's all-time winningest coach, surpassed Pat Dolan's (1977-89) previous school-record total of 118 wins at FSU. All three of Ferris' NCAA Division II National Tournament appearances have came under Dorow. She was honored as the GLIAC's 2003-04 Women's Basketball Coach of the Year after guiding the Bulldogs to the program's second-ever 20-win campaign.
All In The Family: FSU's Tracey Dorow is far from the only coach in her family. She previously spent three seasons as an assistant coach under her father, Rick Bloodworth, at Lake Michigan College in Benton Harbor, Mich. Her father is serving as a volunteer assistant coach at Ferris for the third year in a row this season after a long stint as LMC's head coach. In addition, her younger sister, Andrea Bloodworth, currently is embarking on her second year as an assistant women's coach at NCAA-I Liberty following two years in a similar role at NCAA-I Valparaiso (Ind.) along with three years as the top assistant at GLIAC-member Gannon.
Free Admission Game: Ferris fans will be admitted free of charge for FSU's only non-league home game this season against Marygrove on Dec. 29 (6 p.m.) at Wink Arena. The game will be one of four FSU men's and women's games designated as "Fan Appreciation" contests during the holiday season. The other three games are men's non-league outings versus Olivet (Nov. 25), Grace Bible (Jan. 3) and Kuyper (Jan. 5). No admission will be charged for any of these games although all donations of canned goods to help the needy will be accepted at the door.
Scouting Lewis: The Flyers, who are a GLVC member, are guided by second-year head coach Lisa Carlsen. Lewis currently owns a 2-2 overall record this campaign following a 91-78 non-league home win over St. Francis (Ill.) on Saturday (Nov. 22) in Romeoville, Ill. Sophomore guard/forward Jenny Turpel is presently the team's leading scorer and rebounder this year, averaging 13.0 points and 5.3 boards per game. Redshirt freshman forward Devon Carbaugh chips in 12 points per game and had a team-high 29 points in the win over St. Francis. The Flyers were picked to finish fourth in the 2008-09 GLVC East Division Preseason Coaches Poll after recording a 13-13 overall mark last season, including a 9-10 slate in league play. LU's two losses this year came against two GLIAC teams in Lake Superior State and Michigan Tech to start the year in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.
Series Information: The all-time series is tied 4-4, but the Flyers have won each of the last three meetings,
including a 72-69 triumph during the 2006-07 season (Nov. 21) at Romeoville, Ill.
Ferris head coach Tracey Dorow holds a current 3-4 career head coaching record against the Flyers. The Bulldogs
own a 2-2 series' mark in games played at Romeoville, Ill.


text:
No products in the cart.
Home/Parts & Components/Gear Parts
Praxis Conversion ConvBB (Shimano) BB30/PF30
Patent Pending Design
Collet style non-drive cup expansion for wiggle-free press
Non-Drive O-Ring compensates for frame width discrepancies
In stock
This version for Shimano Hollowtech II steel spindle road cranks only.
Designed precisely to Shimano bearing stance & chain line spec.
Forged & machined heat-treated 7075 T6 Aluminum
For 68MM BB30, PF30, and Specialized Road frames
Not for BBRight,BB386EVO, BB86, BB92 frames
Steel version: Enduro 2437
Ceramic Version: Enduro 2437 Angular contact, Grade5 Ceramic balls, ABEC5 Assembly
68mm version cannot be used for MTB Cranks
Length: 68mm, 73mm
ConvBB BB30/PF30 Shimano
Bearing: Non-Ceramic, Ceramic
Price range: RM 349 – 789
There are no reviews yet.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
In the past he had been an integral part of many of the most well known R&D teams in the industry – Member of the original Bontrager Cycles, Sr. Design engineer at Specialized, Director of Engineering at Santa Cruz Bicycles, and many other individual R&D ventures for well known industry projects.
It was simply time to branch out and focus on something that he had been working on for years: Drivetrain Components.


text:
I'd like to simplify the piping and maximize the cooling efficiency of our 16V Chump/Lemons endurance racer.
We struggle to keep it cool when really pushing hard now that it's been turbocharged.... Checking the radiator 'cool side outlet' with a IR gun shows that it is NOT heat-soaked and still has the ability to shed more heat. It's almost like the engine & water pump are not pushing as much hot fluid through the radiator as needed. Water pump is a metal impeller German unit; 160F thermostat is tested good.
It seems like a large amount of 'hot' coolant is routed back to the the water pump inlet (top two ports) with the factory setup - a wasted cooling opportunity. I'd like to send 98% of hot coolant directly to the radiator from the front engine coolant port, leaving only a minimal return of hot coolant circulating to the water pump inlet to operate the thermostat.
Can the water port on the side of the head be safely blocked off with a plate? Do the end 2 cyls need that coolant flow there? Will a temp gauge mounted there still be accurate if the port is blocked of?
Thanks for any thoughts. Proven experience with this topic would be especially appreciated.


text:
Site Article Count: 10
Event News Article Count: 10
Catch up with all the latest event news for Destination Star Trek Europe!
Visiting Article Count: 4
Highlights Article Count: 13
Partners Article Count: 2
Guests Article Count: 30
We are pleased to welcome your favourite Star Trek actors, actresses, directors, producers, writers and behind the scenes crew to Destination Star Trek Europe: The 50th Anniversary!
Click the photos to find out more about each of our guests.
Note: Not all guests signing all days. Guests are charging for autographs and photographs. Guests appear subject to work commitments.


text:
Male announcer: The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone.
Female announcer: The white zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the red zone.
Male announcer: The red zone is for immediate loading and unloading of passengers only. There is no stopping in the white zone.
Female announcer: No, the white zone is for loading of passengers and there is no stopping in a RED zone.
Male announcer: The red zone has always been for loading and unloading of passengers. There's never stopping in a white zone.
Female announcer: Don't you tell me which zone is for loading, and which zone is for stopping!
Male announcer: Listen Betty, don't start up with your white zone shit again.
In 1970, Universal Pictures released "Airport". Based on the best-selling novel by Arthur Hailey, it featured an enormous ensemble cast, including many big name stars, notably, Burt Lancaster, Dean Martin, Jacqueline Bisset, and George Kennedy. In it, a suicidal passenger smuggles a suitcase bomb onto a passenger airplane and sets it off, hoping to leave his family with the life insurance proceeds. The crew is then forced to turn around and attempt to land the damaged plane during a fierce snow storm.
The movie was a huge success. It grossed over $100 million dollars… in 1970. Adjusted for inflation, that's more than $500 million in today's dollars. But it wasn't just a financial success, it was also nominated for ten Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and won one (Best Supporting Actress, Helen Hayes).
With that type of success, a sequel was sure to follow. A little over three years later, in 1974, "Airport '75" was released. Again it featured a large ensemble cast, but this time they also secured the services of Charlton Heston. In it, a mid-air collision with a small passenger plane threatens the safety of a jumbo airliner. In order to add excitement (at the expense of realism), a substitute pilot is airlifted onto the damaged 747 mid-flight.
"Airport '75" grossed half of its predecessor, and no awards were in the offing. Still, the return on investment it made for Universal triggered another "Airport" movie, "Airport '77". In their continuing effort to up the ante, this time a hijacker plot causes the airliner to crashes in the ocean, and the plane winds up sinking. Yet it remains water tight… the eventual rescue is an undersea effort. As ridiculous as that is, the film still brought in $30 million on a $6 million dollar budget, so the series continued with "The Concord… Airport '79". In this installment, a trafficker in illegal nukes wants to assassinate a passenger on the Concorde, and attempts to do so by blowing the entire plane out of the air via fighter jets and guided missiles. International air forces respond, but the damaged airplane eventually has to crash-land anyways.
The film was the first in the "Airport" series to fail to recoup its budget ($13m gross on a budget of $14m).
Audiences had had enough.
The Zucker brothers (David and Jerry), along with co-writer and co-director Jim Abrahams, had been hoping to do an airplane disaster movie spoof for years. While trying to research late night tv commercials to parody in the script for "The Kentucky Fried Movie", they had accidentally recorded "Zero Hour!"
"Zero Hour!" is, literally, "Airplane!" played straight. Released in 1957, "Zero Hour!" is a predecessor to the "Airport" series of the seventies. In it, the flight crew of a passenger plane succumb to food poisoning. Their only hope rests on the shoulders of former military pilot Ted Stryker. Years earlier, Stryker's squadron was killed due to one of his command decisions. Stryker's Captain from the war is called in to talk him through the landing.
Sound familiar? Because it is. The producers purchased the rights to "Zero Hour!" outright in order to retain the plot. The unintentionally laughable film was now being played intentionally for laughs. Check out some of the similarities in these "Zero Hour!" quotes to those from "Airplane!"
Capt. Bill Wilson, Pilot: Come on, move up here, you can see better. [Takes out a toy DC-4] Joey, here's something we give our special visitors. Would you like to have it?
Joey Stryker: Thank you! Thanks a lot!
Capt. Bill Wilson, Pilot: You ever been in a cockpit before?
Joey Stryker: No, sir! I've never been up in a plane before!
Dr. Baird: Our survival hinges on one thing – finding someone who not only can fly this plane, but didn't have fish for dinner.
Treleaven: Ted, that was probably the lousiest landing in the history of this airport. But there are some of us here, particularly me, who would like to buy you a drink and shake your hand. We're coming over.
So with the comedic framework in place, the writers/directors began to fill in the film with jokes.
Everywhere they could.
Literally, in every moment and way they could. There isn't a minute that goes by that the film isn't currently trying to get you to laugh. Honestly, there may not even be a thirty-second stretch without a joke.
There's the spoofs, of course. The film obviously spoofs the "Airport" series, such as a sick girl needing an organ transplant (a role played by Linda Blair in "Airport '75") being entertained by someone singing and playing guitar. But it also spoofs other classic films as well. In seemingly haphazard fashion, "Airport!" throws around spoofs of and/or references to "Saturday Night Fever", "From Here to Eternity", "Jaws", and "Knute Rockne, All American", just to name a few.
But it's not just a spoof movie. "Airplane!" uses every trick in the book to get laughs. There is practically no comedy strategy that the movie doesn't attempt to use to some degree or another. Take the casting, for example.
Leslie Nielson, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves, and Robert Stack were all known as dramatic actors prior to their roles prior to this film. Their collective filmographies are all nearly completely devoid of comedic roles pre-"Airplane!". Additionally, Bridges, Stack and Graves had each done serious roles in Airport related movies or tv shows. Here, their established dramatic reputations work to add humor by flipping audiences expectations on their head. Previously, each of these men exclusively played no-nonsense, straight arrow characters. Here, the gravitas the audience was conditioned to expect from them turns out to be levity instead. They all use their dramatic talents to their benefit, as well, delivering completely ridiculous material with straight faces.
The audience is left thinking, "Surely, they can't be serious".
Speaking of "they can't be serious", how ridiculous is casting Kareem Abdul-Jabbar as co-pilot Roger Murdoch? Completely random, right? At the time, Kareem was right at the beginning of his Lakers career. The Lakers had just drafted "Magic" Johnson, and the "Showtime" dynasty was about to take off. In the year "Airplane!" was released, he would collect the last of his six NBA MVP Awards. "Airplane!" wasn't his first acting role, he had a role in the Bruce Lee film, "Game of Death", and his appearance actually spoofs the role of Elroy "Crazylegs" Hirsch as a pilot in "Zero Hour!". But to the viewer, Abdul-Jabbar's presence in the cockpit is a ridiculous non-sequitur, especially when Billy, the young cockpit guest starts calling him out in meta fashion.
There are other cameos, as well. Barbara Billingsley (June Cleaver from "Leave It to Beaver") "speaks jive" Ethel Merman plays a shell-shocked soldier who's convinced he's… Ethel Merman. Jimmie Walker – at the height of his "Good Times", "Dyn-o-mite!" popularity – checks the plane's oil before takeoff.
The movie has no downtime. If there's an open moment, it's filled with a one liner, or a sight gag, oftentimes just some random, odd, offhanded interjection.
Some examples… The bouncing heart during the Mayo Clinic call, Captain Oveur getting his credit card swiped during pre-flight, the smoking ticket which literally emits smoke. The seatbelt sign with pig English. The nun reading "Boys life" while the boy reads "Nun's Life", girl scouts who get into a bar brawl. The painting of the contortionist soldier rescuing a baby that Stryker is making in the hospital. Siamese twins show up to take orders from McCroskey. The line of people, some armed, who form to beat the hysterical female passenger. A spear lands in a wall map, followed by a watermelon that drops on the desk from above. The washing machine in the radar room.
They get a lot of mileage out of literal interpretation of phrases, such as the shit hitting the fan, getting every light they can on the runway, the oil light reading "a little low", checking the radar range, and of course, people getting in "Crash Position".
But not all the jokes are quick and disposable, "Airplane!" makes use of "running gags" like no other movie. In order, tower supervisor Steve McCroskey "picked the wrong week to quit": smoking, drinking, amphetamines, and sniffing glue. Striker has a drinking problem. Three people commit suicide while listening to him talk about Elaine. Ominous thunder and lightning sounds on multiple occasions, whenever something particularly negative is said in the cockpit. There are three "What is it?" jokes in the film.
- "Headquarters? What is it?" "Well, it's a big building where Generals meet, but that's not important right now."
- "A hospital? What is it?" "It's a big building with patients, but that's not important right now"
- "The Cockpit? What is it?" "It's a little room up in the front of the plane where the pilots sit, but that's not important right now"
Leslie Nielsen asks Robert Hays not to call him Shirley… twice.
"I just wanted to say good luck, we're all counting on you"
It's an avalanche of comedy.
There isn't a single avenue that "Airplane!" doesn't attempt in order to score a laugh. The jokes come in rapid fire succession, giving the film an absurd, madcap, zany feel. It's full of spoofs, puns, character humor and visual humor. There are racist jokes, religious jokes, sexual jokes, pedophile jokes, bestiality jokes, and drug jokes. Johnny bounces around flamboyantly. Robert Hays breaks the fourth wall to say, "What a pisser". They give characters names that are jokes themselves, such as Randy, the Stewardess, or names which will set up a joke somewhere down the line. "We have clearance, Clarence", "Roger, Roger. What's our vector, Victor?"
They feature an inflatable pilot who enjoys getting blown up.
The humor comes so fast and furious that you're bound to connect to something, and shortly thereafter, you buy into everything. The writing, direction and performances are all phenomenal. This was the first role for Julie Hagerty, but she's perfect as the spacey Elaine. Robert Hays had been bouncing around TV guest spots and projects prior to "Airplane!", but he gives a great turn as the confidence shaken, nervous Striker. Nielsen, Graves, Stack and Bridges give fantastic, career changing turns in their first notable comedic roles. Bridges and Nielsen would primarily be known for comedy from this point forward in their careers.
"Airplane!" was a huge financial success when it was released, grossing over $83 million (in 1980) in North America alone, against a budget of merely $3.5 million.
It is universally regarded now as one of the funniest movies of all time. It's #10 on AFI's "100 Years…100 Laughs" Total Film readers voted it the second greatest comedy of all time. Empire magazine selected it the funniest comedy of all time. In 2010, the film was selected for preservation in the National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being "culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant".
"Airplane!" certainly wasn't the first spoof movie in history, but it is undeniably the most influential. It's spawned a slew of lesser imitators in the decades following. It was given a direct sequel "Airplane II: The Sequel" and spiritual successors in the "Naked Gun" movies. It is undeniably the great grandaddy of the "Scary Movies", "Not Another" Movies, "Vampires Suck", "Meet the Spartans", "Disaster Movie", etc, etc. But none of them have ever risen to the level of the original, which is an incomparable piece of comedy.
It's definitely a "Movie That Everyone Should See."


text:
Six alumni received Distinguished Service Awards during Alumni Weekend 2013 for their outstanding service to Transylvania.
|Aris Candris '73 and Laura Sutton Candris '75 have co-hosted events for fellow Transylvanians in the Naples, Fla., area and regularly travel back to Kentucky to support activities like the Brown Science Center laboratories renovation dedication and class reunions. Aris has served on the Transylvania Board of Trustees since 2008 and was the principal speaker for commencement 2011. In 2008 the couple established the Laura and Aris Candris Science Scholarship at Transylvania for students majoring in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science, with preference given to international students.
|Jim Groves '56 serves on the Alumni Executive Board and is a long-time class reunion committee member. While a student at Transylvania, he was president of Kappa Alpha Order and served on the Interfraternity Council. He established the Dr. Frank Rose Memorial Scholarship in 2011 and is a regular supporter of the Dr. John D. Wright Jr. Scholarship. He is a member of the Morrison Society for his planned gifts.
|Gwen Williamson Mathews '88 is a former member of the Alumni Executive Board. She has been a reunion committee member for 25 years and has served as her class agent. She assists the Bluegrass Alumni Chapter and has attended alumni networking fairs to help Transylvania students probe career options. She previously served her alma mater as an admissions counselor, annual fund director and grant writer in the development office, and director of Greek life.
|Joe Zaluski '71 and Candy Caine Zaluski '71 have both served the university through Alumni Executive Board membership. Candy is the immediate past president of AEB, and Joe has been elected twice to AEB membership. Both have been class reunion volunteers since 1996, and they co-chaired their class's 2001 reunion. Candy participates in the Transylvania Women's Club and has assisted with alumni networking fairs. The Zaluskis have also hosted alumni events in their home.
Return to Alumni Weekend.
See Alumni Weekend / University Awards.
See Alumni Weekend / Distinguished Achievement Awards.See Alumni Weekend / Class Reunion Pictures.


text:
For Loyola University Chicago women's soccer player Ana Claudia Michelini, soccer has always been a part of her life. Growing up with a majority of her family living in Brazil, the sport has played a significant role in cultivating her experiences. But it was when Ana first decided to play soccer that she was forced to confront a long-standing tradition. "Futebol" is a man's sport.
Brazil boasts a men's national team renowned for its winning tradition throughout the world. With five World Cup titles, two Olympic silver medals and five Copa América championships there is reason to celebrate.
Women's soccer is a different story. It was only 33 years ago that a national ban was lifted allowing women to play soccer for the first time since 1941. Since then, it has been an uphill battle as players such as Marta Vieira da Silva work to change tradition and culture.
"In Brazil there are very few women who play soccer," said Michelini. "It actually took me awhile to convince my parents to let me play. My dad always considered it a man's sport so he signed me up for every other sport to get me away from it. Finally, when I was eight I had badgered him enough that he signed me up to play. Now, I can honestly say he's my biggest fan."
Born in Ames, Iowa, Michelini and her family moved to Brazil for five years, returning to the United States when she was six years old. After convincing her parents to let her play soccer, Michelini immediately took to the sport, playing for the West Des Moines Xtreme and Ankeny Attack, and collectively earning four state cup championships with the club teams.
Continuing to build her soccer resumé, Michelini played for the Ames High School women's team and by the time graduation arrived, she had committed to Loyola.
Three years later, Michelini enters her final season as a Rambler. She has much to be proud of over her collegiate career, appearing in 57 matches, scoring four game-winning goals and leading the team in 2011 with five goals.
The player is quick to attribute her success to the support of her family, who she has visited every summer since playing for the Loyola soccer team. Making the trip to Brazil after her freshman year, Michelini spent the summer enjoying time with her family, but heading back after her sophomore and junior years, she returned for work experience.
Hoping to gain some insight and background as a marketing major, Michelini interned for two summers at Agrocete Indústria De Fertilizantes Ltda., a South American agriculture company.
"I had the opportunity to work in the marketing department at Agrocete," said Michelini. "It's a family owned company, so the department only consisted of me and two other people, which was nice. With it being so small, I got to do everything from helping with ideas for product design to proofreading releases."
Of course, returning to Brazil could not keep Michelini from the sport she loves. Even as the common perceptions of soccer undergo change in the country, Michelini has had no trouble proving herself on the field. She recalls fondly the first time she played a pick-up game with her boss and his friends.
"We used to play what's called Swedish football, or 7 v. 7," said Michelini. "I always played with guys and the first time I went out there my boss' friends were like `Oh who's this girl? She doesn't know anything about soccer.' So my boss had to explain to them that I played for a college team."
Michelini pauses for a moment during the story, a smile spreading across her face.
"I ended up scoring like three goals that game," she laughs. "They kept quiet afterwards."
Now with experience on her side and memories to last a lifetime, Michelini plays her final season at Loyola, hoping for nothing short of success. Both for herself and for the team.
"I would love to win the Horizon League Championship, and I feel like this year is our year," said Michelini. "If we can sort out the little problems that we're having right now, we'll have a really good team. It's still the beginning of the season, but I think we'll get into a routine and build good habits. It's going to be our year."


text:
Aurora Locksmith Professionals
If you are in need of an experienced but affordable locksmith company based in Aurora, CO that is truly committed to providing the absolute best in customer service, then you have found exactly what you are looking for. We are proud to be able to provide inexpensive prices for our valued customers in addition to proven services here at Aurora Master Locksmith. We know that you want to know that your property is protected.
Because of the services and expertise offered by our licensed and insured team, you can expect top-notch solutions, no matter what you opt to hire us for. From 24/7 lockout help to brand new locks for your front door, we offer everything you could ever need.
Call us now: (720) 634-0065
Aurora, Colorado Automotive Locksmith
If you get locked out of your car on a cold Colorado night, you will want to get back in right away. You'll also want to be able to take advantage of other solutions quickly. We offer:
- Unlock Car Doors
- Transponder Key Replacement
- Ignition Change
- Automotive Keys
- Transponder Keys Made
- High Security Sidewinder
- Opening Car Doors
- Auto Lockouts, Keys Made, Lock Change
Commercial Locksmith Service in Aurora
With our experienced team, it is quite simple to protect your commercial property. Contact us for assistance with:
- Lock Change
- Upgrades
- Locks, Deadbolts & Hardware
- Safe Unlocking
- Break-In Repairs
- Lockouts
- Lock Replacement
- Re-Key
- Business Keys
Aurora Residential Locksmith
Do you feel like you could be safer when you're home by yourself? Talk to us about our home security options:
- Master Keys
- Broken Key Extraction
- Lock Change
- Home Lockouts
- High Security Locks
- Intercom Systems
- Home Safes
- Deadbolts Installation
- Re-Key Locks
Other solutions that are offered by the professionals at Aurora Master Locksmith include:
- 24 Hour Service
- Make Keys
- Emergency Lock Out
- Deadbolts
- Panic Bars
- Lock Installation
- Lock & Key
- Change Locks
We work with all of the best products so we are familiar with names like:
- Baldwin
- Ilco
- Kaba
- Arrow
- Schlage
- Yale
- Kwikset
- Medeco
- Falcon
- Mul-T-Lock
Emergency Locksmith Assistance – Aurora, CO
We know one thing is for sure – even the most cautious of us get locked out eventually. When this happens, you will need someone who can help you 24 hours a day. Luckily, you have our team at your disposal. We have the ability to get to you quickly regardless of the day of the week you call us, or the hour of the day or night.
If you have any questions in relation to the vast array of services that we have to offer, just reach out to us. We would love to discuss our options in further detail with you. We make it a point to perform above and beyond the expectations of those who happen to be calling us to get better locks and security. We can assure you that you will be happy with what we have to offer, no matter what you decide to hire us for, as we offer a satisfaction guarantee. Who knew that such great service could be had for such an affordable price?
Aurora Master Locksmith looks forward to ensuring you have the protective solutions that you need. We specialize in all things locks and keys, so ask us any questions that might come to mind. Thanks for taking the time to learn more about us and what we have to offer! We are here for you. Schedule your free consultation with the best business in Aurora, Colorado by picking up the phone and dialing our number today.


text:
Book Description paperback. Book Condition: New. Ship out in 2 business day, And Fast shipping, Free Tracking number will be provided after the shipment.Paperback. Publisher: Guangdong Science and Technology Pub. Date :2007-05 -01. The book is divided into seven chapters. about: electrical components. wire and cable. power transmission and power neutral ground. small power distribution room and the laying of wire. three-phase AC induction motor control and maintenance of electrical. single-phase AC Asynchronous electric motors and safety knowledge. Content includes a variety of basic electrical and general electrical manufacturers often encountered in practice areas for distribution. equipment. electric drive. high and low voltage electrical components. electrical technology and practical application of knowledge. Contents: Chapter one electrical components. electrical basics (a) the definition and basic electrical functions (b) high-pressure. low-voltage electrical division (C) the types of low voltage electrical products division (D) four types of electrical products work system (E ) electrical insulation and electrical protection against electric shock level (F) electrical components heat insulating material classification and temperature tolerance limits of two commonly used low-voltage electrical components and applications (a) low-voltage electrical isolation (b) Fuse (c) Low Circuit Breakers (Low Voltage auto switch) (D) used electrical instruments (e) low-voltage current transformer and voltage transformer (six) terminals and cable lugs (g) control buttons (eight) contact (i) thermal relay (X ) signal indicator (k) small switch (l) relay (m) standard base and standard rail (n) a small transformer (xv) Power Capacitor (XVI) resistor (XVII) electromagnetic iron (r) regulated power supply three common anti-explosion-proof electrical low-voltage four common high-voltage electrical components and applications (a) small power transformer (b) high-voltage isolation switch (c) high-voltage load switch (D) high voltage circuit breaker (V ) high-voltage current transformer and voltage transformer (f) high-voltage fuses (g) wire and cable high-voltage capacitors Chapter one common wire and cable types and grades (a) high-voltage cross-linked polyethylene insulated power cable (B) PVC insulated and sheathed power cable (c) 10kV Steel Core Aluminum XLPE insulated aerial cable (D) PVC insulated sheath control cable (E) PVC insulated wire (F) PVC insulated wire (G) clean and green cable wire (h) Common rubber sheathed flexible cables (i) aluminum wire and ACSR (j) the hard bus (bus) (xi) the conduction band (l) moving the cable tray distribution box two . the choice of wire and cable cross-section (minimum wire cross-section and allows the carrying capacity allows) (a) voltage loss condition (b) heating conditions (c) mechanical strength conditions (d) heat-stable short-circuit conditions (E) Condition of economic current density chapters power transmission and power neutral ground one. the power transmission system consists of (a) power plant (two) power grid (c) power user (d) the composition of the power system (e) power system voltage (f) the power load grading Second. the power system neutral grounding (a) PowerFour Satisfaction guaranteed,or money back. Bookseller Inventory # H31358
More Information About This Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question
Book Description paperback. Book Condition: New. Paperback. Pub Date: 2007 Pages: 301 in Publisher: Guangdong Science and Technology Press. electrical components and electrical basic skills (Illustrator) is divided into seven chapters. about: electrical components. wire and cable. power transmission and power neutral point ground. small variable power distribution room with wire laying. electrical control and maintenance of the three-phase AC induction motor. single-phase AC asynchronous motor and the safe use of electricity knowledge. Basi. Bookseller Inventory # CC050686
More Information About This Seller | Ask Bookseller a Question


text:
Prevailing Over EvilKaryn Mccormack
"We live in a world gone mad," wrote Ed Yardeni, chief investment strategist at Oak Associates, in this morning's email.
Dr. Ed went on to say: "Just when we think that the forces of civilization are prevailing over the forces of evil and darkness, we get hit by an event like the one this morning in London. Nevertheless, the civilized people of the world will prevail as we did after 9/11 and the Madrid bombings."
I agree with Dr. Ed. As my colleague Amey points out, stocks staged a nice comeback after nosediving in early trading.
Sam Stovall, chief investment strategist for Standard & Poor's, wrote these encouraging stats today:
"I've just reviewed data from five unanticipated market stock days -- September 11, Iraq's invasion of Kuwait on Aug. 20, 1990, the Kennedy assassination on Nov. 22, 1963, the Cuban missile crisis on Oct. 20, 1962, and the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941 -- along with the S&P 500 price performances after the first day of trading since the event, the number of days it took the 500 to bottom, its total decline in price, and finally, by the number of days it took until the S&P 500 closed above the level prior to the shock event.
Shocks take a toll on investors' nerves, as seen in the average 3.2% one-day decline in price following the five events. Yet the number of days the market was in free-fall was encouragingly short at only five days (excluding Pearl Harbor, the average was four days), with the total price decline before the market sought a near-term plateau being 6%. The most surprising statistic, in our opinion, was that the S&P 500 was trading at a new high only an average of 62 days later (and an incredible 14 days without Pearl Harbor)."
I do worry about more attacks, but I'm not changing my portfolio (what little of it I have). So heed the advice of Sam Stovall, Ed Yardeni, and the pros that have watched the markets a lot longer than many of us. Says Stovall:
"While it would be irresponsible for us or anyone to encourage profiting from another's misfortune, it would also be inappropriate for financial professionals not to remind investors that while negative news events have historically triggered short-term sell-offs, the resiliency of America's fundamental and governmental strength have prevailed."


text:
Hello. Sign In
Please enter a valid city, state or zip code
2 reviews | 5 out of 5
Works great
Such a simple item SO very necessary. Replacement cord to a childs boom box. Not available anywhere else. Price was perfect. Ease of order perfect. The best was online order, pay confirm order delivered earlier than noted walked into store picked up with friendly accurate service.
WalMart this is not the first nor last of many purchases to come.
thank you.


text:
ED Magedson – Founder
Ripoff Report
City Furniture6701 N. Hiatus Rd. Tamarac, Florida United States of America
Does your business have a bad reputation?
Fix it the right way.
Corporate Advocacy Program™
This report was posted on Ripoff Report on 12/11/2012 04:28 PM and is a permanent record located here: http://www.ripoffreport.com/reports/city-furniture/tamarac-florida-/city-furniture-delivers-poor-customer-service-and-damaged-goods-wo-recompense-tamarac-980699. The posting time indicated is Arizona local time. Arizona does not observe daylight savings so the post time may be Mountain or Pacific depending on the time of year.
Ripoff Report has an exclusive license to this report. It may not be copied without the written permission of Ripoff Report. READ: Foreign websites steal our content
Click Here to read other Ripoff Reports on City Furniture
If you would like to see more Rip-off Reports on this company/individual, search here:Search Tips
In order to assure the best results in your search:
Advertisers above have met our
strict standards for business conduct.


text:
Home > Sunglasses > Chloé > CE707S (725)
New Releases
Size and availability
Free outbound and return shipping
30-day money-back guarantee
Low prices
Free outbound and return shipping
30-day money-back guarantee
Low prices
CE707S/725 Ophthalmic Glasses
CE707S is a fashion statement, for which sunshine is not necessarily required, because these sunglasses enhance your natural radiance turning night into day. The CE707S is available in the Edel-Optics online shop in other styles from Chloé collections 2015 and 2016.
Expressive lines add character to the classical approach, making the glasses a must-have for women. Eyewear is in. Full rim is extremely popular, because you feel that you get more eyeglass for your money. It is not just about their resilience, but also about the visibility of material and design, which are of the highest quality. Round eyeglasses are extremely prestigious. A fact John Lennon was aware of, being rarely seen without them. Harry Potter would also not be the same without his characteristic eyeglasses. Due to its shape the CE707S will be a long-time companion, because round eyeglasses never really go out of fashion. Plastic frames like these combine durability and are comfortable to wear. The CE707S is a very snug fit on the ears and nose. Brown is currently a trend colour and also an absolute timeless classic. The colour provides a nice contrast ratio between the skin and the colour of the eyeglass frame. Thus, the transition from eyeglasses to the face is harmonious and unobtrusive. This brand of sunglasses, of course, also provides your eyes with optimum UV400 protection.
Even if this Chloé is presently not in stock, it is worth ordering now, because the current price can't be beaten. In our online shop we have consistently low prices. You won't get CE707S at such a low price, not even in the sale.
New Releases
Need help?
Don't hesitate to call us at
payment methods


text:
Comme les châteaux sont beau!!!
Trip Start Jan 20, 2008
22Trip End Jun 05, 2008
Map your own trip!
Loading Map
Loading Map
Map Options
Show trip route
Hide lines
This was my response to my host family's question on how my weekend was.
I spent this last weekend in the Loire Valley with my program. We almost didn't luck out on weather, Bretagne almost followed us, but the weather turned out to be pretty awesome. It's been about four years since I was last in the Loire Valley. I was really excited that I was going to see three new ch�teaux and one of my personal favorite, le ch�teau Chenonceau. The agenda for the weekend was: Saturday- Uss� and Azay le Rideau, stay the night in Tours and the Sunday- Chenonceau and Amboise. We did successfully achieve each and every castle. I've had one previous occasion where we missed a castle due to a mix-up in rendez-vous times and I am really happy that we had somewhat sufficient amounts of time in each castle
My weekend began, sadly, at 640. I had to catch the 729 bus from my house to get to campus by 800. We made it and climbed aboard. Two hours later, we arrived at a small town called Samour( I might be wrong on the name). We had an hour for lunch and we found this pretty reasonably priced bistro where I had a quiche Lorraine, apple tart and an orangina for only 3 euros. Thus, the large consummation of food begins. You always eat on road trips.
Our first castle was Uss�. All of us were fairly confident with the weather and that we had escaped the rain. Sadly, our bus driver got a little lost and what we had of sun was soon covered by some of the most ominous looking clouds that I have seen...outside of Brittany. You know your in Brittany when it rains three or four times within a day, you know you are outside when it rains once...but for a really long time. It poured while we were in Uss�. Which was a bummer because it had a lot to see outside of the castle. Inside, was pretty decent. This is the castle that inspired the fairy tale: Sleeping Beauty and up in the tower, not only were you serenaded by the Sleeping Beauty Soundtrack, you had the chance to walk up to rooms, look inside and see mannequins telling you the story. We all were laughing and singing along with the soundtrack, the rain wasn't hampering our spirits all they way
Two hours later, we arrived at Azay le Rideau, the last castle for the day. Here, we had a guided tour AND sunshine. I really like the castle. It is a lot smaller than I expected but perfect in its own way. It is built right next to a small lake and you can walk around the garden and get some great views. Our tour guide was really good, he had an enormous beard...of course, most of my friends turned to look at me with a smile and they all said " Jess, you know who that reminds me of?" If anyone reading has an idea...you are probably right. :) Anyway, he filled us in the structure of the castle and the architecture of the century when it was constructed. That was really fun to kind of now the terms already and to learn new terms at the same time
After a rather large petit-dejeuner, by French standards, we left the hostel at 830 to make our way to Chenonceau. Now, I have had the chance to see this castle twice. I really like it and I was really excited to get back...there is just something about its character and its history that draws me in. Sadly, our bus driver got lost again and this time it took about an extra hour to find it. But, we still had about an hour and 10 minutes to walk around and explore. We had fun inside the castle, I told my friends the very small pieces of history that I remembered about my past tours and then we went outside to take some pictures. It was in Diane de Poitier's garden that the singing of Disney songs began. First, it was Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty, then, after we had met up with our group to head to lunch, Michelle, Sophia and Johanna started singing Beauty and the Beast. Here, I somehow forgot how to walk and found myself 10 feet behind them...haha, they were loud and we were getting looks. I was too busy laughing with Colin to care, but oh man, it was great. Our director, Andrew, actually joined in when they started singing "Be Our Guest" which is translated in French to "C'est la F�te!" (It's the party). A good time nonetheless and one of our best tourist moments yet
We had lunch just up the road in a pretty large restaurant. We had baked chicken with peas and bread. I was a little surprised at the portion size because normally, lunch is really big but it wasn't here. They actually brought out serving dishes and the waiters even served us the chicken but they didn't leave it on the table after they had finished serving. A little weird, but it was fine. We were all going to snack later regardless of how much we actually ate. I sat with Sarah, Colin and then our pedagogy professor and our assistant director, Staci. I really like Staci. She has been living in France for about 15 years and just started working with CIEE about 3 years ago. She has two children, who she speaks to in English and lives in a town right next to Saint Gregoire. We had a really good conversation about our futures and the possibility of living abroad either as a student or permanently. She loves her life here but she admitted that she missed her family from time to time. She also said that the first 5 years are the hardest when you actually move abroad but she has no regrets.
OK, so, our next adventure began on full bellies after our dessert course of ice cream. We headed off to discover Amboise
We walked around the smaller garden of Amboise, took some pictures of the beautiful day from the towers and headed back to the bus. Three hours or more later, we found ourselves back in Rennes. Andrew took the opportunity of the long bus ride to give us "Reverse Culture Shock" handouts. I've seen some like them before, but I was glad that Andrew did this. Because it isn't a joke, I really feel like I am going to have more of an adjustment than I think when I get back home. I've acquired a lot of new habits and ways of passing my day in France and I see a good portion of them going away, but I can see some of the smaller ones staying longer.
We had our end of the year party last Tuesday and Staci invited us all to write a few words about our experience and our host families. I wrote it in French and have translated some of it. I am planning on dedicating my next blog on this paragraph and what I feel like I've gone through in France, what changes I have made and what has changed me. I know that this is one you will all look forward to reading, hopefully hearing and it is one that I will enjoy writing. Although, it will be in the middle of all my studying for final exams, last minute gift shopping, traveling and goodbyes
Alright, I will you leave you on that note. I hope you all enjoyed this blog. I had a lot of fun writing it. Just to fill you in, I just helped my host sister with her English homework of descriptions and have the most delicious smell of dinner wafting into my room. We are eating ratatouille like quiche with goat cheese and salad. I love summer. In France especially because that is when Brittany starts eating more than just potatoes.
Also, the countdown begins, I now have less than two weeks left in France, 7 final exams to take and who knows how many words left to say.
All of my love. I'm excited to see all of you soon!
P.S. It might be evident that French has now taken over my style of writing in English. I'm cracking up at this fact but my sentences are more so constructed in a French manner than English. Oh geez...now it hits me. I also wrote a lot of words in French before pounding on the backspace key to fix it. Oh, ma vie en France.


text:
Detail Images
Current Color
Temporarily Out Of Stock
Don't get too bummed. This item is on the way and will be available for purchase as soon as it rolls into the warehouse.
Can't wait? Consider one of the other Bindings we have in stock.View Similar Products
Be the first to review
Ain't it a clean, bad machine.
Push every aspect of your riding to new levels when you strap into the Nitro Men's Pusher Snowboard Binding. Built for the freestyle rider who likes to venture outside the park, it's lightweight and has the perfect blend of flex and support. The Asym Flex Beam highback is lightweight and flexible for throwing down in the park, yet still supportive enough for riding steeps. It's also asymmetrical and shifted slightly inwards to match your natural stance, which improves edge hold and comfort.
The Precision AIR 2 baseplate features lightweight Dual Air dampening to cushion impacts from harsh landings and reduce vibrations for a smoother ride. Control Cut ankle straps are cushy to prevent pressure points, and the toe strap can be worn over the toe or in front of the toe to pull your boot back into the binding's heelcup. The forged aluminum buckles work with the composite Speedwheel for years of smooth, slip-free use, and Easy Entry Buckle Tech keeps the straps out of your way when you're stepping into your binding.
- Precision AIR 2 baseplate
- Asym Flex Highback
- Dual Air Dampening
- Control Cut Ankle Strap
- B.E.S.T. convertible toe strap
- Aluminum speedwheel buckles
- Easy Entry ratchet straps
- Item #NTR006B
Tech Specs
Gearhead Help
Tech Specs
- Reviews


text:
Membership Services Seminar
Die Maintenance & Troubleshooting Seminar
706 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713
Phone: 608-251-2300
Enhanced two-day seminar and workshop.
Bring your die-maintenance problems to this seminar!
Event Details
• Is there really a difference between die maintenance and die repair?
• Can my die designs be improved in order to ease maintenance on the shop floor?
• Is there a systematic to select tool steel and heat treatments to improve die life?
• How can I reduce cutting, punching and forming problems in my dies?
• What role does the stamping press play in die-maintenance problems?
Attendees will learn answers to these questions as they also discover potential solutions and troubleshooting techniques for actual die-maintenance issues in their shop during this two-day event.
Tuesday, June 19 - Seminar presentations
8:30 a.m. Registration
9:00 a.m. Designing Dies for Ease of Maintenance, Peter Ulintz
10:30 a.m. Troubleshooting Formability Problems, Peter Ulintz12:00 p.m.
11:15 p.m. Press Selection for Maximizing Die Performance, Peter Ulintz
12:30 p.m. Lunch provided
1:30 a.m. Cutting and Punching, Nick Tarkany
3:15 p.m. Tool and Die Material and Related Operations, Ed Tarney
5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Reception, beer and hors d'oeuvres
Wednesday, June 20 - Panel and workshop
8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast
9:00 a.m. Panel discussion, topics include:
• Day-to-day operations
• How to extend die life
• How to lower maintenance costs
• Die maintenance
• Press up time
• Up-keep issues
12:00 p.m. Lunch provided
1:00 p.m. Break-out group discussions with presenters
3:00 p.m. Adjourn
View brochure
Registration Information
Member $420 first person, additional person $320
Nonmember $520 first person, additional person $420
Hotel Accommodations
Sheraton Madison Hotel
706 John Nolen Drive
Madison, WI 53713
Please call the hotel directly to make a room reservation or reserve online. Reference Precision Metalforming Association (PMA) to receive the special rate of $109 per night (plus tax). PMA rate is available through May 19. Reservations made after this date are subject to availability.
Questions regarding this event, contact Marianne Sichi 216-901-8800 ext 2159.


text:
Adam D Photography Photographer
TKBModel Female Houston, Texas, US
My MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/tkb
Mayhem # 543173
About Me
I am new to the world of modeling in a sense of actually doing something about it. I have studied it as a hobby along with my profession of Interior Design. Recently I have been asked to actually try my hand at modeling and enjoyed it immensely. I would like to do more and therefore have posted a few of my photos on this site. I hope to network in the general Houston area and at this time I am not interested in traveling.
I am not interested in erotica or nudity but 'am not opposed to implied. I will bring an escort of my choice.
I am willing to do TFCD, TFP and of course, cash is king.
I welcome your constructive comments and encouragment.
Thanks for stopping by.
Have you worked with TKB? Add Credits for TKB! >>
Credit Notes
elle77 - MM 268309
ML Photography - MM378860
Ernie Chan - MM15914
Sam Brenner
Loading Content


text:
You missed it This great deal for Full Throttle Riding Academy is over. But don't despair, we've got more great deals every day.
Related Deals That You May Like
Integrative Wellness Academy
Life Coaching Certification Courses
Denver North$1,200$230
The College Review
6-Week SAT or ACT Prep Class in Virtual Classroom
Denver North$499$199
Front Range CPR
4-Hour CPR, AED, and First-Aid Class
Denver North$65$30
The Empowerment Partnership/NLP.com
iNLP Training Course in Denver
Denver North$194$95
back by popular demand:
Full Throttle Riding Academy
Two-Day Motorcycle Riding Course in Thornton
- Save 50%
- 63 purchased
99% recommendedin LivingSocial customer ratings
Picture yourself in a sleek riding suit and helmet, hugging curves as you accelerate through the hills. After a riding course at Full Throttle Riding Academy, that dream could be a reality:
• $125 ($250 value) for a two-day basic motorcycle riding course
• This course meets the requirements for Colorado motorcycle licensure
• Motorcycles and helmets are provided for the lessons
Learn to Ride a Motorcycle -- Quickly and Safely
Owner and rider Jason Curdy exited his career as a professional road racer to bring a higher standard of motorcycle training to Colorado's streets at this Thornton training center on 103rd Avenue. Curdy's course is appropriate for beginners and novices with no experience. Seven hours of classroom preparation gets you ready to take to the streets -- or rather to a controlled, off-street, indoor environment where you'll gain practical skills with 12 hours of actual riding time.
PAID VALUE EXPIRES ON May 24, 2022
PROMOTIONAL VALUE EXPIRES ON August 10, 2014


text:
Hollywood, CA- Last Sunday in Hollywood, locals got together along with Los Angeles' cocktail community in support of Art Beyond the Glass, an event that was created to raise funds for the Inner-City Arts organization. The event, which raised more than $4,000, was held at Sadie Kitchen and Lounge which boasts 7,300 square feet and is the perfect venue for any large-scale event.
A rowdy dance club pumping hip-hop occupied the front bar thanks to mixmaster mixologists while the back patio blasted eighties tunes and showcased the performances of talented bartenders who dj'd, sang, performed a magic show, live graffiti'd and more.
Guests did not go hungry as they were treated to Kobe Beef Sliders, Garlic Truffle Fries, Lamb Kebobs, Flatbread, Pork Belly, a Mezze Trio and much more by the pleasant Sadie staff. The cocktail offerings were endless but crowd favorites were the L'il Twisted Sangria made from watermelon, pepper with anejo and the Awesome Possum strawberry float. The event was a smashing success and will likely be around for years to come.
Carin von Berg


text:
New Duplex in Recoleta with pool
Size62 m²
Floor No.(with elevator)
- Family/child friendly
- Internet/WiFi
- Kitchen
- Hot tub
- Balcony/terrace
- Towels
- Air conditioning
Accommodation summary
House rulesCheck in from 9pm to 8am or during weekend/national holidays add u$s 15.
You need to pay USD 250 or EUR 200 as a security deposit during the check in. You will get this deposit back in full at the check out if no items are missing or broken
|Weekly rate for up to 3 guests
|€ 522
|Monthly rate for up to 3 guests
|€ 1433
|Price for > 3 guests
|€ 5 per guest/night extra
|Check-in After
|Check-in before
|On arrangement
|Check-out Before
|Cancellation Policy
Reviews for this host's other properties
Wonderful apartment, located very close to great restaurants, subway, shopping, loved the hopitalidad host both frameworks, and employees of the apartment (security, cleaning, etc ..). Apartment very bright with a wonderful view from the terrace and roof, which enjoyed the pool, gym, sauna. Highly recommended this apartment.
Maravilloso apartamento, situado muy cerca de estupendos restaurantes, subte , tiendas , me encanto la hopitalidad tanto del anfitrion marcos , como de los trabajadores del apartamento ( seguridad , limpieza .. etc). Apartamento muy luminoso , con una maravillosa vista desde la terraza y de la azotea , la cual disfrutamos mucho de la piscina , gym , sauna . Muy recomendable este apartamento.
Unfortunately I can not write a positive review.
The house, the apartment, the organization would be super.
But the apartment is dirty. Abgewetztes ekeliges sofa.
Everything full of long hair, dust, dirt, mold in the "Bad"
Partially rotten food residues prior visits.
Smoking apartment.
With partly new furniture and basic renovation / cleaning
could be the better.
So, never again!
Leider kann ich keine positive Bewertung schreiben.
Das Haus, die Wohnung, die Organisation wären super.
Aber die Wohnung ist schmutzig. Abgewetztes ekeliges Sofa.
Alles voller langer Haare, Staub, Dreck, Schimmel im "Bad"
Zum Teil vergammelte Lebensmittelreste vorheriger Besucher.
Raucher Wohnung.
Mit zum Teil neuen Möbeln und Grundrenovierung/Reinigung
ließe sich das bessern.
So, nie wieder !
It was very nice to speak French so far from home nous.Marcos responded quickly to our host questions.Bon. Thank you
Ce fut très agréable de parler français si loin de chez nous.Marcos a répondu rapidement à nos questions.Bon hôte .merci
This was a beautiful apartment in a great location. The building felt safe, with a secure gate and a security guard. It was an easy walk to Santa Fe and major train/bus lines. The kitchen was great for cooking. We enjoyed the lovely balcony almost daily with it's view of the city. Marcos made arriving and departing easy. The only negative was a noisy nearby train line but we got used to it.
We really appreciated both this flat and the surroundings. A very useful balcony with sun in the afternoon. Fully equipped with all you need. Two bathrooms are always useful. A nice view from large windows both upstairs and downstairs makes the flat look bigger. A very well kept pool on the top floor, with a gym just beside, makes your living space feel great. A very sunny spot with nice view. The surroundings are calm with good, not too expensive, family driven restaurants. Our host, Marcos was the best you can get. We love this place and already want to be back.
Excessive top apartment with a very good roof area for bathing and relaxing! Very easy access to the "Subte" just around the corner! Likeable helpful host! Highly recommended!
Spitzenmäßiges Appartment mit einem sehr guten Dachbereich zum Baden und relaxen!
Sehr gute Anbindung an die "Subte" gleich um die Ecke!
Symphatischer hilfsbereiter Gastgeber!!!
Sehr zu empfehlen!!!
Nice apartment with all basic equipment you might need and clean. The location is great, just around the corner of the metro and trains in a beautiful district!
In summer it must be really nice to use the pool. Unfortunately we visited Buenos Aires in winter. ;)
2 weeks in beautiful Buenos Aires.What can else can we say ?
Magnifique ! :-)
Loft is functional and clean. Small wink at the balcony. Nice place to have breakfast and enjoy the morning sun while BS AS is waking up!
Location of this loft is just perfect, too. Train und subway station just at minutes walk.
Parlermo has so much to offer in terms of restaurants,cafés, little shops and green areas. I can only recomand!
Marcos is absolutely great. He was very helpful with our accomodations. He responded whenever we called with any difficulty. He help orient us to Buenos Aires. The aprtment was cozy, clean and suited our needs to a tee.
Located in a new neighborhood, with michos bars and restaurants near the metro and train. Safe Zone. Loft cozy and practical. Incredible views from the pool
Situado en un barrio nuevo, con michos bares y restaurantes, cerca del metro y tren. Zona segura. Loft muy acogedor y practico. Increíbles vistas desde la piscina
- Quality assured accommodation
- Every host is verified by telephone
- Secure payment via SSL encryption


text:
spencer grammer
6 spencer grammer Articles
Oh, No! Camille Grammer Accuses Kelsey's Oldest Daughter Of Spying On Important Documents!6 years ago 0
Kelsey and Camille Grammer's unfortunate divorce has been given yet another dramatic twist -- Camille is now claiming Kelsey's daughter is an… Read Article ▶
Kelsey Grammer's Going To Be A Grandpa! His Daughter Spencer Is Pregnant!6 years ago 0
Two weddings and now a baby—newlywed Kelsey is going to welcome his first grandchild! Congratulations! Kelsey Grammer's daughter Spencer is… Read Article ▶
Did Kelsey Grammer Pick Up His Marriage License During Daughter Spencer's Wedding In NYC?6 years ago 1
Kelsey was spotted carrying documents from the courthouse following daughter Spencer's wedding -- were they for his wedding to Kayte Walsh later… Read Article ▶
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Spencer Ties The Knot The Day After Her Daddy's Divorce!6 years ago 2
Kelsey & Kayte attend the nuptials -- maybe they'll get some ideas for their own wedding, scheduled for later this month! After a brief engagement… Read Article ▶
Kelsey Grammer's Daughter Spencer Is Also Engaged! Camille Must Feel So Left Out!6 years ago 4
Kelsey isn't the only Grammer running down the aisle! Amidst the drama of Kelsey Grammer's quickie divorce from Camille, his daughter Spencer, 27… Read Article ▶
Kelsey Grammer Announces His Wedding Date! Circle Your Calendar Camille!6 years ago 4
Sources say Kelsey Grammer will tie the knot with Kayte Walsh by the end of February if judges grant his divorce from Camille. Plus his daughter… Read Article ▶


text:
HP Wins 11 Gold Level Endorsements from APM for IT Service Management Tools
The global accreditation body APM Group has awarded HP Service Manager 9.3 11 gold-level endorsements on behalf of the Cabinet Office for Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL)-based processes. Built on a consistent set of ITIL industry best practices, HP Service Manager 9.3 garnered nearly twice as many gold-level endorsements as the second-place vendor. More
HP Schedules First Quarter Earnings Conference Call/Webcast
HP will conduct a live audio webcast of its conference call to review its financial results for 1Q13 on Thursday, February 21 at 5:00 p.m. ET/2:00 p.m. PT. It will be available as a webcast on the HP Web site, and a recording will be available shortly after the call. More
HP Announces Investor Conference Participation
HP will participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media, and Telecom Conference February 26. Meg Whitman, HP President and CEO, is scheduled to speak at 3:00 p.m. ET/12:00 PT. A replay of the audio webcast will be available approximately 24 hours after the presentation ends. More
Microsoft Announces Availability of Surface Pro, Accessories
Microsoft has announced that the Surface Pro and several other new products and accessories will be available starting on Saturday, February 9. They will be available both online and in physical stores including all Microsoft retail stores and online store, Staples, and Best Buy in the United States and Best Buy and Future Shop in Canada. Microsoft also announced that the Surface RT will be available in the EU starting February 14. More
Half of Colombian Fixed Internet Connections are 2 MB+ says Cisco
Nearly half of all fixed Internet connections in Colombia are 2 MB/sec or faster according to the Cisco Broadband Barometer 2.0. The report, covering January through June 2012, shows Colombia reaching a total of 4.72 million connections including 3.4 million fixed connections and 1.2 million mobile connections made through a modem. More
SAP, NetApp Strengthen Strategic Partnership
SAP AG and NetApp have strengthened their collaboration to support next-generation systems, including SAP HANA an SAP NetWeaver Landscape Virtualization Management. Combining SAP database applications with NetApp storage and data management is intended to provide customers with an agile data infrastructure for SAP applications that will provide competitive advantage and reduced cost-of-ownership. More
Whiptail Partners with South Africa's Blue Turtle
Solid-state storage pioneer Whiptail has announced a partnership with Blue Turtle Technology in South Africa. The partnership gives Whiptail an entry into the African market where South Africa is an economic growth engine for the region. More
Tata Names Dr. Rajan Brand Custodian, Group Spokesperson, Chief Ethics Officer
Tata Sons has appointed Dr. Mukund Rajan as brand custodian and group spokesperson with the responsibility to oversee and manage all corporate communications and brand-related activities for the group in India and overseas. Additionally, he will serve as chief ethics officer of the group and oversee all Tata group corporate social responsibility activities as chairman of the Tata Council for Community Initiatives. He will report directly to Tata Sons Chairman Cyrus Mistry. More
Wipro Announces Successful Internship Program Completion
Wipro Technologies has announced the completion of the first batch of its Internship Program in South Africa and the recruitment of 30 successful interns to work on live IT projects. Wipro is focused on localization of its workforce and is extending its global expertise in IT services to South African nationals through this program. More
Cognizant Reports Successful FY2012, Revenue up 20% from 2011
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corp. has announced that its quarterly revenue for 4Q12 was $1.95 billion, up 17.1% from 4Q11 and 3.0% from 3Q12. Its FY2012 revenue was $7.35 billion, up 20.0% from the FY2011. More


text:
After driving my new car around for nearly a week I decided that my boost gauge wasn't working properly. It almost always showed a vacuum. I had to stomp on the throttle to get the darn needle up over zero. Even then, I think 4 or 5 psi was the best I could do. The dealership had installed the gauge for me, and I decided there must be a vacuum leak or a kink in the line.
I figured out what the real problem was on my way back to the dealership.
I hadn't gotten around to playing with the "SI Drive" controller yet. The SI Drive has three different modes or profiles: I for intelligent, S for Sport, and S# for ?. Up until this point I was pretty impressed with the power and performance of my little black car! Imagine my excitement when I dialed up the "S#" setting on the SI Drive.
It fixed my boost gauge right there! LOL. Needle jumped right up to 15psi while I was pushed back into the seat, listening to the turbo make this beautiful sound!
I'm liking "S#".


text:
Quacquarelli Symonds
QS World MBA Tour
Meet the world's top business schools
The QS World MBA Tour is the world's largest series of recruitment and information fairs for business school applicants. On average, over 60,000 MBA candidates register to visit the events around the world every year.
Candidates can:
- Apply to exclusive scholarships worth over US $1,200,000
- Attend GMAT™ and Admissions Strategy Workshop
- Interact with MBA recruiters / alumni at the careers panel
- Sample an MBA MasterClass from top professors
- Receive a free TopMBA Career Guide for the first 100 visitors
Business schools can:
- Meet top MBA candidates from around the world, increasing international brand recognition
- Network and share experiences with other admission directors
- Gain access to QS TopMBA Outreach — a powerful online tool to communicate effectively with applicants, access visitor data and send targeted email campaigns to matching candidates
The QS World MBA Tour typically attracts MBA candidates from a diverse career background with over three years' experience at the early stages of the business school application stage.
Visit TopMBA.com to see the full schedule.


text:
StarFabric conformity PCI Bus Expansion Chassis
Product Announcement from CONTEC Co., Ltd.
ECH(PCI)SF-H13A is an expansion chassis that adds PCI bus expansion slots to a PC by being connected to the PC via an optional expansion adapter EAD-SF-LPE, EAD(LPCI)SF or EAD(CB)SF. The expansion adapter can connect the expansion chassis to the PC over a distance of up to 12m.
Environment Compliancy:
RoHS Directive;
Capable of adding PCI bus (5V/32-bit, 33MHz) slots. ECH(PCI)SF-H13A can add 13 slots. Accepting short-size PCI bus boards. Power supply controllable in response to the turning on/off of the PC`s power supply. Steel chassis suitable for use in fields. Built-in cooling fan. Rack mount is possible by installing included bracket
Part Saved
Save Part
For more information:
|More Info


text:
Attorney General sues over false promises
A Jefferson City man owes several girls softball teams $10,000
Elmo Green allegedly owes several girls softball teams about $10,000.
Green promised the teams tournaments in exchange for money.
He said if the tournaments were canceled, people would get their money back.
Those tournaments never happened and not all people were paid back.
Monday, the Missouri Attorney General's Office filed a lawsuit against Elmo Green and former wife, Theresa Maddox.
Joe Bindbeutel with the Attorney General's Office said this is a consumer fraud case.
He said he feels Green simply mismanaged the money, even though he made false promises.
"When there's a situation like this we believe people need their money back and deserve it back promptly. We'll work with folks. That didn't happen soon enough," said Bindbeutel.
He said, "We think what happened is essentially a poorly run and failed business enterprise. They tried to make the tournaments work. They tried to make this enterprise work and they just couldn't do it."
However, Bindbeutel said the lawsuit could potentially be dropped.
"If he pays the money back, I don't see it going much further than this, but if not there were some deceptive practices that need to be addressed," said Bindbeutel.
The Attorney General's Office believes the total amount of money Green owes is ten thousand dollars, but are still unsure if that is all he owes at this time.
If he does not pay the money back, state law states Green will have to pay $1,000 per false promise.


text:
Remember Max Headroom? I never watched the show. I remember the Art of Noise music video that had Max, and this commercial, but otherwise he had little effect on me. Me sainted muther bought me a Max Headroom Tee shirt back in the 80s (bless her heart), but I mostly wore it under sweaters doused in Polo.
Never being one to follow foot-a-ma-ball, I never knew much about Mean Joe Greene. I could, however, gather from the commercial that Greene was a player of the sport, AKA a gridiron great. This commercial was redone for many countries starring many different sports figures.
I recall a Mad or Cracked magazine parody with Mean Joe hurling a coke bottle at the kid. This commercial was later expanded into a movie starring Greene and Henry Thomas. They both disavow any knowledge of this film.
This is a pretty recognizable commercial for people of a certain age. It was a demonstration of how people from different cultures could get together as one, under the unifying supervision of a soft drink. We were all so full of shit in the 70s.
Secret shame: I have this song on my iPod. It doesn't sound any better than this version.
Break out the leg warmers, and keep an eye out for Better Off Dead's Monique (Diane Franklin). 'Coke is It' was later replaced in the late 90s by 'Yo Dawg, Coke is the Shizzle' (I think). This commercial comes to mind much lately because my family enjoys watching America's Funniest Home Videos (it's like Tosh.0, but approved for all audiences). It's the best place to catch videos of people getting hit in the nuts. Their theme song ends with sort of a 'Coke is It' musical sting.


text:
Baby's Heirloom Wardrobe
Stitch any or all of these five beautiful dresses that are sure to become heirlooms.
Size: 3-6mo (6-12mo)
Yarn amount: Each design required 4 skeins of yarn or 6 oz. of any Baby yarn.
(10 reviews)
How do you like this product?
Share your thoughts with the Annie's community.
February 7, 2017
I bought this book when it came out. Like an idiot, I leant it to someone and they kept it! AND denied ever having it! I make the peach dress for my granddaughter. Was pretty easy and beautiful! I'm sooooo glad I could order it again! I have such plans to crochet much more of them!
January 10, 2016
I still have my original booklet of these patterns. I've made these beautiful dresses for over 30 years. I have modified them. My daughter was a preemie so I cut the Dainty Dress size down to fit her (23 years ago), I made the Precious Pinafore into a cute little dress with a ruffle collar for my niece (3 years ago). I have added cute buttons and bows to these dresses to make them unique. I really don't know how many of these dresses I've made over the years but they've all turned out beautiful. Truly worth the money! These patterns are timeless and very easy to adapt to your own ideas.
November 23, 2015
I had this book a while ago and when we moved (one of many moves) I lost the book. I had made the peach color dress for a little girl and got rave compliments off of it. I love this book. Glad to have it back.
June 23, 2015
I too had this little book like 32 years ago. Lost them, and was so upset. It took me several years to get them outs, so happy that you had them in stock. I do them with cotton yarn, and they are always a hit. I use different size of needles to make them bigger, and I change them around, like one color in the top and another in the bottom, so easy to change. I JUST LOVE DOING THESE DRESSES. Thank you.
May 16, 2015
I too, have made these beautiful dresses. Now I'd like to find a very simple slip pattern to go under them. They are much prettier with a slip. I've paid as much as $20.00 for slips, which seems exorbitant for a baby slip. What do all you use for slips?


text:
Now that SDCC is over, the news is pretty thin on the ground, so it's a pretty short roundup this week as we instead look at what's going on elsewhere. For example, comicsgirl's Sandman re-read, Big Head Press' La Muse, the state of London Back Issue sales and, once again, the articles we've written elsewhere.
From the "Neil Gaiman did it first" files, here's a link to Comicsgirl's Sandman retrospectives. Since I appear to be about the only person on the planet who hasn't actually finished reading Sandman yet (I'm waiting for Absolute Vol. 4!) I haven't read all the posts yet, but the ones that I did read were great, as is the blog in general. (JH)
Big Head Press' brilliant online comic, La Muse, finally finished its 220-page run last week. A printed version of the comic is due towards the end of this year. It's a good read, although it does read a little like some liberal fantasy at times (and I say that as someone who largely agrees with the politics) there's a nice narrative, some decent and original sci-fi/superhero ideas, and it doesn't get too preachy with the environmental and socio-political messages. I'll be buying a copy when it gets printed, and let's be honest – you don't need me to sell it to you, it's already free – for now. (JH)
Over at London Loves Comics, Dom muses on the present state – and potential future – of comic marts in London. Bristol aside, I haven't been to a comic mart in years (used to go to a handful in Liverpool with my Dad in my younger years), so perhaps Dom is better-placed than me to comment, particularly if the events are as poorly-attended and maintained as he makes it sound; and I certainly agree with him that a lot of comics dealers still cling to the antiquated notion that they have to be grumpy and insular towards anyone who doesn't go to their weekly Heroclix meeting. But I wonder how right he is when he says that such events have no place "in a world of cheap reprints and Ebay bargains". Sure, if you're looking for a specific back-issue, then eBay (or a shop's well-maintained back issues database, although no-one actually seems to have one) is the place to go. But it's less useful if you genuinely want to just flick through some dusty back-issues (say, if you run a comics blog with a feature dedicated to reviewing one old issue a week and you're rapidly running out of different titles in your own collection) – and shops such as Comicana (the only one in London that really deals in back issues any more) can only get you so far as well. One of the things I look forward to the most about Bristol each year is the chance to dive into boxes and boxes of cheap back issues – and once you get past the stalls that charge you two quid for bagged-and-boarded issues from the last five years, there's real gold to be found in the 50p bins. Outside of an annual convention, monthly marts are pretty much the only place to find such things – and so I find it comforting that such things still exist. Then again, the fact that I rarely get off my arse and bother to go to them (I have a similar problem with car boot sales – love them to pieces, can never actually get there) means I'm probably part of the problem. But I'd hate to imagine a world where you couldn't browse a load of dingy stalls and walk away with an armful of crap that cost you less than the price of a pint and that you would never have thought to have gone to the effort of actually hunting down – and so, while the execution could perhaps stand to improve, I think that the humble mart definitely still has a place in this world. And a surly but knowledgeable dealer who charges you 10p for an issue of X-Force is surely better than an opportunistic "collectables" seller who thinks an issue of Justice League Quarterly is worth two quid "because it's got a low number". More on that sort of behaviour another time, though… (SP)
In more of the link pimpage we do so well around here, I had an article go up on CBR entitled "Marvel #500s" which, spurred on by Uncanny X-Men #500, examines each of Marvel's previous issue #500s as well as explaining why they're rare and what the next one might be. Also, you might have noticed a new Comics Daily feature article entitled "How many times has Jean Grey Died" – well, you can also see a companion post I made exclusively on Livejournal community Scans Daily to accompany the piece, featuring all-new and unseen material not present in the article! (JH)