text:
Sheer lipsticks
Sheer in Milky Way, £21, Harrods, 020 7225 5758
Loved this. Perfect nude lip colour, satin feel, colour lasted, just sheer enough.
5 stars
Aqualumiere Lipshine in Montego, £14.50, major stores
Very wearable, ultra-sheer pretty pink with slight shimmer.
5 stars
Dior Addict
Ultra-Nude in Undressed Mauve , £15.50, major stores
Slight blue undertone, very flattering and pretty, lasted ages.
4 stars
Lipstick in Viva Las Vegas, £17, Selfridges, 0870 837 7377
Good metallic nude, makes lips look fuller.
4 stars
Fake eyelashes
Sue Marsh
Eyetec, from £141 (for upper lashes), Daniel Galvin, 020 7486 9661
Try these permanent attachments and you'll never wear mascara again. Last for a month.
5 stars
Naturalites Extra Length, £4.99, 020 8573 9907
Helpful information and glue, relatively easy to apply, probably best for parties.
4 stars
Ruby and Millie
Eyelashes, £13, Stockists 08450 708 090
Comes with glue and lash grip. Fairly easy to apply.
4 stars
False Lashes 4, £7, 020 7534 9222
Once you get the knack, these are great for the edges of lashes. But where are the instructions, tips and glue?
3 stars
Rose products
The Organic Pharmacy
Double Rose Ultra Cream, 50ml, £39.95, 020 7376 9200
Deeply comforting, heavy-feeling cream. Felt like traditional night cream with bells on.
5 stars
Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil, 140ml, £22.50, 0845 225 5600
Divine. Smells like the real thing.
4 stars
Mary Cohr
Gentle Milk Cleanser, 200ml, £17, 0808 100 3102
Smells pretty, feels gentle, good for sensitive skins.
4 stars
Compelling Body Scrub, 400g, £25, www.spacenk.co.uk
So wanted to like this, but found the fragrance a little too sweet and synthetic.
3 stars
Volumising mascaras
Mascara Volume Effet, 7.5ml, £18, major stores
Loved this. Brush was large so it was easy to apply, and my lashes looked very long. The black was very black, too.
5 stars
Max Factor
Masterpiece Max, 7.2 ml, £9.95, widely available
Colour very dark; elongated the lashes very well, with good separation, but the brush was hard and plastic, which wasn't so nice.
4 stars
Magnif'Eyes, 8ml, £6.99, widely available
The hard fibre brush gave good lash separation and a false lash effect.
4 stars
Exceptional Volume Sculpting, 6.5g, £17.50, Boots nationwide
I didn't like this one. The mascara ended up everywhere, the brush was over-complicated, and it wasn't very volumising.
2 stars
Serum for frizzy hair
Phytolisse Ultra Shine Smoothing Serum, 30ml, £17, 020 7620 1771
For fine hair, use this very, very sparingly, but gives brilliant shine and taming.
5 stars
John Frieda
Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Light, 50ml, £5.95, widely available
Frizzies fell on their knees when this original product first came out and it's still up there with the best.
5 stars
Charles Worthington
Results Shine Silkening Serum, 50ml, £5.99, widely available
A very fine line here between a greaseball and a de-frizz. Quite scary.
3 stars
Toni & Guy
Tame-It Serum, 50ml, £7.99, widely available
For this fine-haired, frizzy tester it was too heavy and made my hair dull.
2 stars
Heated rollers
Protect and Shine Fast Heat Ionic Rollers, £29.99, widely available
Good mix of sizes and enough for long thick hair. Handy clips make it easy to avoid burnt fingers.
5 stars
Thermo-Ceramic Rollers, £30, widely available
Could do with more big rollers, and hair goes in the annoying gaps. But heat fast.
4 stars
Salon Proceramic Rollers, £30, widely available
Contains good mix of big plain ceramic rollers and smaller flock ones, but easier to burn fingers.
3 stars
Nicky Clarke
Frizz Control Compact Rollers, £19.99, widely available
Only six rubbery rollers heat at a time, and take forever to get hot.
1 star
Men's mattifying moisturisers
Clinique For Men
<Oil Control Hydrator, 50ml, £21, widely available
The best multi-tasker: reduces the look of pores, de-shines and controls that waxy look throughout the day.
4 stars
Clarins Men
Shine Free Gel, 50ml, £23, widely available
Good calming ginger and licorice but its salicylic acid content over-stimulated.
2 stars
L'Oréal Mens Expert
Pure & Matte Anti-Regreasing Gel, 50ml, £5.99, widely available
Big claims for long-lasting shine control that didn't deliver.
2 stars
Biotherm Homme
T-Pur Active Anti Shine Moisturiser, 50ml, £20, 0800 037 1020
Cooling and invigorating, but sadly the worst performer. It sealed in what oil was present.
2 stars


text:
Vincent King
|Vincent King
(Rex Thomas Vinson)
October 22, 1935
Falmouth, Cornwall, England
|May 2000
|United Kingdom
|Science fiction
Rex Thomas Vinson (October 22, 1935 - May 2000[1]) was an Art teacher, artist and science fiction author active in writing in the late 1960s and early 1970s, who wrote under the pen name of Vincent King. His most successful book was his novel Candy Man (1971), which went through a number of editions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and other countries, and was a selection of the UK Science Fiction Book Club in 1972.
John Clute, writing in The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction, said that his later novels "tend to combine elements of epic and grotesque sf adventure with a characteristically English darkness of emotional colouring ... and a tendency towards downbeat conclusions."[2]
His novels were published by Gollancz, Tandem, Sphere Books and Futura Publications in England, and Ballantine Books in the United States. His short fiction was published in John Carnell's New Writings in SF series. Some of his work has been translated into French, Spanish and German.
- Light a Last Candle (1969)
- Candy Man (1971)
- Another End (1971)
- Time Snake and Superclown (1976)
Short stories[edit]
- "Defense Mechanism" (1966)
- "The Wall to End the World" (1967)
- "Testament" (1968)
- "The Eternity Game" (1969)
- "Report from Linelos" (1969)
- "The Discontent Contingency" (1971)
- Vincent King at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
- Clute, John; Peter Nichols (1993). The Encyclopedia of Science Fiction. New York: St. Martin's Press. p. 667.
|This article about a novelist from the United Kingdom is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Topic Options
- Subscribe to RSS Feed
- Mark Topic as New
- Mark Topic as Read
- Float this Topic for Current User
- Bookmark
- Subscribe
- Printer Friendly Page
- « Previous
- Next »
Registered: 11/18/2006
781 posts
Re: Playstation Home & Europe
Jun 21, 2007
Very nicely put! **Thumbs Up**
Lachoy wrote:
1. Europe got the Home beta FIRST.
2. Europe has a beta program that if you get in you are GUARANTEED to get into the betas, whereas GAP only give you a CHANCE to get into one.
3. Europe got the Warhawk beta at roughly the same time the US did.
4. Quit your whinning.
Monster Hunter
Registered: 06/20/2007
41 posts
Re: Playstation Home & Europe
Jun 21, 2007
Fender Bender
Registered: 12/06/2005
3916 posts
Re: Playstation Home & Europe
Jun 22, 2007
Alex-G wrote:
Where is it possible to register my UK playstation 3? As on here it doesnt recognise the bar code and otherwise this means its impossible to recieve beta invites?
Seriously go to:
If you're in Europe, you shouldn't be on the American Playstation Site because the serials #'s are different for each region.
Monster Hunter
Registered: 06/20/2007
41 posts
Hekseville Citizen
Registered: 06/09/2005
341 posts
Re: Playstation Home & Europe
Jun 23, 2007
Alex-G wrote:
Well in the Europe one they dont have anything to do with Beta's and registering your PS3
Hmm...riiiight...First, this is sad how I'm the American doing the search and finding the information you asked about and claimed wasn't to be found, being there... anyway, Second, how are you going to lie and say there's nothing about beta's???..There's this thread here where they state they're not accepting anymore people to be apart of their "Beta Trials" program or whatever it is they have there so that you guys can get into beta tests for EU....Third, how are you going to lie and say there's nothing about registering your PS3 on the EU site?..I found this link here, where not only can you register your PS3, but you guys are also entered into a quarterly prize drawing...
Looks like someone needs to explore their own country's site a little better and check out the forums before complaining about how the US has better priviledges for the PS3/Sony etc. You guys have the same benefits if not more, and you should check them out.
I'm also going to assume that since there's nothing about HOME on the EU forums, at least from a quick 1 min. search, that people that are in HOME for the EU forums have a private section like the forums here, that only they can see, or a separate website, and it is highly likely that they are in the Beta Trials thing. Hope this helped you out with what you thought your country didn't have...
Message Edited by csubathlete on 06-23-2007 01:42 AM
PSN: thisislink
Monster Hunter
Registered: 06/20/2007
41 posts
- « Previous
- Next »


text:
Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem
Select your stay dates to check availability at Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem
Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem
About the Hotel
Property Location
With a stay at Embassy Suites Hotel Winston-Salem in Winston-Salem, you'll be minutes from Benton Convention Center and Frank L. Horton Museum Center. This hotel is within close proximity of BB&T Field and Home Moravian Church.
Make yourself at home in one of the 146 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have private balconies. Wired and wireless Internet access is complimentary, while MP3 docking stations and cable programming provide entertainment. Private bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, a hair salon, and shopping on site.
Grab a bite to eat at the hotel's restaurant, which features a bar, or stay in and take advantage of room service (during limited hours). Mingle with other guests at a complimentary reception, held daily. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge. A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is included.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-in, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Winston-Salem? This hotel has 24000 square feet (2160 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Hotel Facilities
- Luggage storage
- Laundry facilities
- Elevator/lift
- Total number of rooms - 146
- ATM/banking
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Hair salon
- Coffee shop or café
- Conference space
- Restaurant
- Express check-in
- Shopping on site
- Spa tub
- Conference space size (meters) - 2160
- Conference space size (feet) - 24000
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Business center
- 24-hour front desk
- Free breakfast
- Self parking (surcharge)
- Bar/lounge
- Free WiFi
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Meeting rooms
- Valet parking (surcharge)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Number of floors - 18
- Indoor pool
- Free reception
Room Facilities
- Air conditioning
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Room service (limited hours)
- Private bathroom
- Desk
- Sofa bed
- Free WiFi
- Free toiletries
- Iron/ironing board
- Television
- Balcony
- Phone
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Pay movies
- Rollaway/extra beds available
- Hair dryer
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Premium TV channels
- Cable TV service
- Free wired high-speed Internet
- Free weekday newspaper
- MP3 docking station
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Separate living room
Hotel Policy
Know Before You Go
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Self parking fee: USD 9 per night
- Valet parking fee: USD 15 per night (in/out privileges)
- Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.Show all hotel policy Show less hotel policy


text:
Earn 50 Birchbox points for every friend that purchases a subscription.
Create a free account to check out faster, store multiple shipping addresses, view and track your orders in your account, and much more.
Join Now Received a gift? Redeem Now!
Please enter your password to continue.
We love Zoya's lavender-scented Remove Plus Nail Polish Remover, which comes in a spill-proof pump container.
Neon pink and barely there nudes? Please, that's so 2012. According to the color forecasters at Pantone, this year it's all about emerald. Zoya's latest collection of polishes includes two complementary hues of this must-have shade. Ease into the shamrock-inspired trend by decking out your fingers and toes with these fun polishes.
Whether you're painting your fingers or toes, start by applying a clear basecoat. Wait for it to dry, and follow by applying polish in smooth, even strokes. One coat should suffice, but feel free to layer on an additional coat if you wish.


text:
Reports reveal that Nirmaljeet Singh Narula's Facebook fans are increasing as days pass by from the time he got entwined in controversies.
Facebook has two communities in the name of Nirmal Baba. While one community has approximately 13 lakh members, even though the page has not been updated since Sep 2011, it has added 27,773 members in Mar 2012 and 11,747 new members in Apr 2012.
Other Facebook page in Nirmal Baba's name has 3,53,000 members. The Godman's Facebook page was flooded with wishes and followers expressing their faith in him.
According to Dailybhaskar.com, most of the profiles of Nirmal Baba were created in the end of March, the time when controversies started surrounding him.
The news website also sent messages to some of his followers asking to share their experience. However, none of them replied so far.
OneIndia News


text:
Sameano's story
I am a single mom born and raised in South Carolina. Eight years ago I earned my doctorate in Educational Psychology. Five and a half years ago I adopted my son. He is now 10 years old. We currently live in Maryland and I work for one of the school districts. Well, that's my day job. Additionally, I do photography, sell promotional items and design team uniforms and fan wear. Primarily, I do all of these things for youth leagues. Ironically enough I actually entered the design and promotional world while I was teaching middle school more than 15 years ago. I have a very competitive nature and made a huge deal about my class participating in and winning the most field day events. This became an annual affair and I wanted my students to have apparel for the day. So, we became the "Porchea's Playaz" and dawned embroidered visors, t-shirts, basketball shorts and even waved around screen printed rowdy rags!! We were winners and looked the part!! Of course other teachers became interested in having apparel for their classes as well and an entrepreneur was born. I not only provided apparel for field day, I began going out to other schools obtaining orders for school t-shirts etc.
In my mind, it's just a matter of time. If I can successfully earn a doctorate, and parent my son; Nothing will stop me from being a successful business woman!!
This loan is special because:
Kiva staff
More about this loan
Business Description
Ellareuu designs jewelry, accessories and apparel using the finest materials and best processes in the industry. Ellareuu's initial offering will be a line of luxury watches that highlight the beauty of natural wood. Ellareuu came into existence in January of 2016 when while preparing a presentation of promotional items for a potential client I discovered wooden watch manufacturing. As a person who has always adored watches and has spent quite a sum (at least to me) purchasing expensive watches my interest was immediately piqued. After doing some research I contacted a manufacturer and purchased several stock watches so that I could see what these wood watches were all about. Upon receipt I shared the watches with a few friends to get some feedback and the response was amazing. I literally ended up selling watches on the spot. While I liked the watches I personally wanted something more luxurious. So, I worked with the manufacturer to come up with my own designs and had them produced. My most proud moment was opening the package when they arrived and seeing my design come to life. A friend then shared my design and a store owner requested a meeting. That meeting ended with the offer of a consignment deal for placement of my designs in 5 physical locations in 5 different malls across the state of Maryland. Now, my biggest challenge is getting the first order of watches manufactured so that they are in stores by November. The owner has agreed to provide marketing via social and print media and has more than 50,000 followers. This is an opportunity of a lifetime and my only barrier is funding. In the future my plans are to produce additional jewelry designs and add other accessories and apparel to the Ellareuu line.
What is the purpose of this loan?
This loan will give my business a running start. As I already have a distribution deal for 5 jewelry stores in major malls across Maryland obtaining stock to fulfill requirements is crucial. This funding will allow placement of my watches in these stores beginning mid November which is the first month of the largest annual jewelry sales across the industry. Additionally, this loan will allow me to pay product import certification fees and complete product testing. This opportunity stands to produce revenue exceeding 300% of my initial investment and potentially allow me to run the business full time. Running this business full time will put me in a position where I can spend much more time with my son and still begin building generational wealth and a legacy of developing unique, timeless, quality products and providing a phenomenal customer experience.
Industry: Retail
Years in operation: 6 months – 1 year
Website: ellareuu.com


text:
In the pale gold light, fingers reaching like an epiphany to my eyes, a voice that speaks the sounds, reason #792 of why this cold and bitter life I have is worth every drop of energy I pump into its veins...
...And it feels like I've been living this moment forever. I can never remember what happened before, and what happened before the before feels like a torrid love affair, a sordid nightmare that I could never wake from. It's a place I wouldn't mind returning to, but only for a minute. Only for a visit.
Nostalgia is the strangest feeling. Like riding on the backs of distant memories, going 90 miles an hour crashing full on with pain, hope, sadness, joy, and love.
I remember it all too well. That smell. The smell that lingers in your mind of things so small. Too small to dwell on, yet too enormous to forget. That's the smell of the things that make you you.
The fragrant scent of walking barefoot down a paved road at dusk, a road to nowhere, but it's the only place that really feels like home. The rocks that dig into callouses, gushing forth blood that is soothed by the freshly fallen dew on blades of newly cut grass. The smell of rain soaked Earth, and new life taken to seed. The smell of lightning bugs and diesel fuel. The smell of home.
The pungent odor of new beginnings. Swerving between trees and bodies. Bodies of trees. Dancing hula hoops around the mid-sections of women in beaded dresses smoking cigarettes. Incense swirling around the flashes of neon fireworks, and warmth like a first kiss embracing your body. This is the scent of forgiveness both for yourself and others. This is the scent of longing both for the past and the future. The scent of love.


text:
For some people clothes are a fashion choice, but for others clothes are just something they wear so that moms don't make them sit on a towel all the time. Dress yourself with this Groupon.
$25 for $50 Worth of Denim and Tees
Jeans range from $160 to $198, and tees range from $25 to $45.
Kate Boutique
Kate Boutique's seasonal selection of clothing delivers current styles inspired by recent fashion magazines. Shoppers perusing the boutique will find high-end denim, silk blouses, and chic dresses, as well as boots and printed leggings. Offerings include brands such as Splendid, Paige Denim, 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent, Joe's Jeans, 7 for All Mankind, and LAMade.
2732 Erie Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45208
+15138718333Get Directions


text:
Chapter Twenty-Four, Part One: Change in the House of OakdownMature
Why is River's face in his mind, of all people?
The Master wonders at her laugh as he watches the Flesh version of his old friend meander around in circles, tripping over little stones he would have seen if he were…
If he were sane.
"It will be now, if ever," he murmurs to himself, looking suddenly down at his hands.
His fingers itch to move, as if tiny golden scarabs are strolling up his sleeves. Using his flesh as a loo for their dead bodies, he imagines morbidly. A laugh brushes his lips.
This itch, this fervor to release, this golden irritation, he knows now, will never leave him.
It is, despite his former selves, that desire he buried along the lines of some dusty evening, so long ago, when he was made to look into the Schism, and all things Changed in the light of that darkened swirl of shattered mirror.
He allows this, this… Good… to flow, like a row of white candles burning swiftly alight the red runners of an Earthian church.
Desire floods up through his back, stuffing his legs with cool light that chills and comforts like ice on the tongue. Like the falling of snow on hot grass.


text:
You are currently using an unsupported web browser.
We support the latest versions of these browsers:
If you have any problems while attempting to download a browser, you should contact your organization's system administrator.
For any questions related to Cvent, feel free to contact our Customer Care team.
The city of Lorca has an excellent communication net which facilitates its access from any place in Spain. It is possible for the visitor to get to Lorca by car with your own vehicle as well as by train or bus. It is also quite easy to get very close to Lorca by plane or by ship. Besides, there are...
You must be logged in to view contact information for this supplier. Sign up for a free Cvent account today.
Image Credit: Ayuntamiento de Lorca


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our simple sign up form and login to the site.
This step is discretionary but will dramatically increase your chances of getting noticed by other people on the site. Write a few sentences about yourself, your interests and upload a nice photo of yourself.
Use our website's cutting-edge search to spot members who satisfy your criteria. Or just scan through listings and spot folks that you find interesting.
Identified someone who takes your fancy? Send them a message or just a wink and see if they're interested. With a little luck you'll be on your way to uncover your ideal partner.
It's quick and simple


text:
4 Reviews For The Essential Eye Duo (Black)
I bought the duo to split - eyeliner for me, mascara for my daughter. Great price, and both of us are happy with the products!
Blown away by how gentle these products are on my sensitive eyes. A fab eyeliner stays put but easy to blend and a equally good mascara which has improved the condition of my lashes Please please please Odylique expand your fantastic make up range and give us more colours x
I was so happy when I came across this website offering high quality, mostly organic/non toxic ingredients within their make up. The mascara and eye liner lasts all day and night, easily removed with organic make up wipes and their coconut make up remover which they kindly gave me a free sample of! I have experienced no itching, no puffy eyes, no redness or dry skin around my eyes since using their eye shadow, mascara and eye liner. The mascara paired with an eyelash curler before mascara application gives lovely long lashes, the best length I've gotten from using mascara and I used to use all those toxic brands like Chanel, rimmel etc beforehand and the length was awful with their toxic products.
Thank you so much Odylique, keep up the good work!
Ok so i wasn't sure whether or not i should purchase this set because it is quite pricey BUT i am so so glad i did. Firstly, it doesn't irritate my eyes at all, with other mascaras and eyeliners my eyes would be itchy and red by the end of the night but this is so gentle on my eyes. It looks great and is worth buying!


text:
Style# 1363614
$14.00 $7.49
Style# 1363614
$14.00 $7.49
- Size: Size Guide
- Color:
Product Actions
Additional Information
Print this tab
She'll be ready to hit the beach with these colorful Tahiti Flip Flops from Roxy. Built with a durable plastic strap and comfortable dual density footbed, these flip flops feature a colorful print that will brighten up any summer outfit.
- 100% plastic upper
- 100% EVA outsole
- Soft upper with molded heart logo
- Dual density EVA footbed with graphics
- Pop color EVA outsole
Print this tab
Tech Specs
- Gender: Girls'
Miscellaneous Attributes
- Country of Origin: Imported


text:
Feelunique International Limited (trading as Feelunique) is a company registered in the United Kingdom under registration number 7883226 and our registered address is 20-22 Bedford Row, London, United Kingdom,WC1R 4JS.
Our main distribution centre is situated in the UK enabling us to offer a wide range of delivery options to suit the needs of our customers globally.
Feelunique is the largest online retailer of premium beauty products in Europe and one of the fastest growing e-tailers in the world.
Launched in 2005, Feelunique was founded to meet the increasing requirements of beauty customers to research, review, compare and buy the leading beauty and health products.
After more than 10 years of trading, the company's success is unrivalled within the beauty industry.
In addition to the fantastic range of over 25,000 products and 400+ brands online there are 2 hair and beauty salons, 3 beauty stores and a Spa in the Channel Islands plus 4 store/salons near Paris.
Ratings guide
All Feefo reviews are gathered anonymously from genuine customers. Read more about how our review system works.
My goods have not arrived. I have left 2 messages requesting info regarding the whereabouts of the item I ordered. The response? 2 automatically generated corporate messages. My opinion? They've got my money and don't care about customer satisfaction!
Évaluation du service : Reçu le produit très bien emballé assez rapidement.Produit : Déjà testé par ailleurs, racheté tellement son efficacaté au niveau hydratation est surprenante, en tout cas pour une peau très sèche comme la mienne.
Only a very good experience so far with this company. Products delivered on time and well packed.
Price was cheaper then those found on eBay for example, or directly from the manufacturer.
very quick
Good service and I like the email updates informing that the order has been dispatched etc...
good selection of products and very quick delivery
Excellent web site and very quick delivery. Good choice although wish Clinique was available.
Quick service. Helpful if call with a query. My default online company.


text:
JR Alternative
Rocky Patel Edge Torpedo · 6 × 52 JRPTO3
Bundle of 20
Dark Brown / Maduro
Customers also bought
Thanks for taking the time to submit your review. Once it has been approved, it will appear on this page.
Submit a review
4 out of 4 found this review helpful.
2 out of 2 found this review helpful.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
1 out of 1 found this review helpful.
Was this review helpful Yes / NoThanks for your feedback!
Scottdillon11 on 07/19/15
Rocky JR alternative is a nice cigar for the price. It has nice draw and mild taste. Jr alternatives always have very close taste as to the original and for the price you can't go wrong. This is the second alternative I have tried and I can't tell the difference if it's real or alternative well done JR and keep the prices down. Maybe more types of alternatives offered online and catalog. I like to try different cigars but can't afford the big name cigars.
Was this review helpful Yes / NoThanks for your feedback!
Smoking one right now
Draygriff on 09/13/15
Just grabbed one right before I checked my e-mail and saw the review submission request. A great cigar, period. A light draw is all that's needed to create a wonderful billow of flavor filled smoke. Great with coffee in the morning too. I used to shun the "alternative" cigars. I thought they would be inferior smokes. I'm sure glad I lost that prejudice.
Was this review helpful Yes / NoThanks for your feedback!
Really Bad
firstname.lastname@example.com on 10/06/16
I have smoked about eight of the cigars from the bundle, and they have all been lousy. The draw is very tight, even after running through them with a Draw Poker. The caps don't fit properly, and there is air leaking from around them. I have read the other reviews about this product, and maybe this is just a bad lot. I am a big fan of JR Alternatives, but this one clearly disappoints.


text:
Kat Ward is a 27-year-old British photographer, based-in Southampton. She loves to to find new places to document and explore. "I prefer to shoot film because it enables me to create ethereal worlds full of light leaks and lens glare. For me, these imperfections add to the magic."
Kat who was featured on Shooting Film once in a project called "5 things I love about film" always has many ideas in photography. Her photos are different, creative and so romantic.
See more of her work at:
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Creatively Damaged Film Photography by Kat Ward
Posted by Pankha Nguyen
Labels: Damaged film , Featured , Kat Ward
1 comment :
- MarkSindoneDecember 17, 2014 at 6:36 AM
What kind of storage area does this guys' plastic toy cameras come out from! No plastic toy camera of mine ever took photos that were this nice! But then again, neither did any of my bigger digital adult cameras either… hahaReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments ( Atom )


text:
Celebrity AutopsyMature
Polished surgeons at your televised autopsy, do we have to announce
The results of what lies beneath your Y incision like the forensic
Pathologist has a pearly smile and chants the statistics while fluorescent
Bars beat down on a morgue full of anticipating audience, and
Applause rolls like a death rattle.
Maybe the heart they took out was slick with blood, maybe it was
Frozen over or plated with purest gold, clogged with diamonds in
The tubes that pulsed out passionate lyrical heaven forever in hell
When the world is your cage.
Graves lined with glitter and internationally
Aired funerals, change the channel if it's boring, it's not like
Any of this is real enough to be more than a cancellation of
This evening's episode.


text:
• Sterling silver and brass stacked ring set
• Each ring measures approximately 1/8" wide
• Designed and crafted in America
Stack up your fingers with this beautiful ring set! Three mixed metal stacking rings in different designs mix and match for a fabulous look. Wear together or alone for endless possibilities.
You May Also Like


text:
Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal
No prices found through our partners. Please contact the business directly or check some of our recommended alternatives.
How has this hotel rated in the past?
- Shuttle bus service
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Fitness/Health center
- Bar/lounge
Photos of Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal
Travelers also recommend:
- Restaurant
- Fitness/Health center
- Bar/lounge
- Free High-Speed Internet
- Wheelchair accessibility
- Shuttle bus service
- Room service
- Business Services
TravelPod Member ReviewsFour Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal
Highly recommended. Good value for a hotel of this quality and reputation. Only a 10minute walk from easy train ride to the city.
This review is the subjective opinion of a TravelPod member and not of TravelPod.com.
TripAdvisor Reviews Four Points by Sheraton Barcelona Diagonal
Travel Blogs from Barcelona
Riding the rails again.
Today was the day to visit Montserrat, we had thought about a formal tour but after some consideration, and a lot of research on Mr Google we decided to do it ourselves. To be honest it was very easy, easier than we expected.
The day started with a tram trip to the local underground station, from where we took the underground to the Placa …
Raining Again ??
After 2 days on the bus we determined we would explore and the first item on the itinerary was to be the La Sagrada Famila, this was the dream of Gaudi, and has continued since his death to be constructed.
However we failed to do our research properly and when we turned up at the ticket counter were told we should have booked, the only …
Well it finally happened
After almost 6 weeks of traveling we finally got absolutely soaked with rain. It was almost monsoonal.
The day started strangely as we were walking to get onto the bus for the 2nd day of our open top bus ticket we remarked about how there was no traffic, and all of the shops were still shut, but as it was only just 10am we thought this …
A Funicular train this time
After the long day of travel, which ended with at taxi cab ride only rivaled by a cab ride once taken in Xian with Bruce and Anne, we decided to follow our norm for a new city by taking an open top bus tour.
We are lucky as there is a bus stop for one of the open top bus companies a couple of hundred meters from the hotel. The bus has 2 …
A day in and around Barcelona
... and just before sunset) are the times when visitors are not allowed. However it was only late morning when we got off the bus so we thought we'd have plenty of time. The walk along the road to the reserve was quicker because unsurprisingly it was nowhere near as hot and sunny as it was in August but when we arrived at the reserve entrance the gates were closed. It was a Monday and the reserve is closed on Mondays! Two failures in two ...


text:
activelife by Daman
Sort by:
Latest Dubai Opera deals, contact details, hours. Information and reviews of what they offer. Also, nearby theater, restaurants, bars in Downtown Dubai.
Al Habtoor City's new Vegas-style theatre to open August 31
By Amy Mathieson |
28 May 2017
Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical coming to town in January 2018
By Time Out Dubai Staff |
25 May 2017
Independent, socially relevant films to be screened across the city
By Time Out Dubai Staff |
24 May 2017
Commissioned work illustrates life and times at Dubai International
By Tim Skinner |
24 May 2017
How the landscape of contemporary art was transformed in 1970s New York
By Time Out Dubai staff |
23 May 2017
Details of Egyptian artist Hazem El Mestikawy at Art Jameel until July 22, 2017, including tickets, pictures/videos, reviews, similar events and nearby restaurants/bars.
May 22 to Jul 22
Al Quoz
Independent theatre pioneer, Tiffany Schultz, on the Dubai drama scene
By Dominic Beesley |
16 May 2017
Shop at the store that helped decorate the walls of Dubai's Black Tap
By Sofia Vyas |
09 May 2017
Handmade capes at Concrete exhibition space at Alserkal Avenue
By Sofia Vyas |
02 May 2017
Because there's another side to Dubai you probably haven't seen yet.
By Tim Skinner |
01 May 2017
Zizi Strallen bringing Cameron Mackintosh's Mary Poppins to Dubai Opera
By Time Out Dubai staff |
25 April 2017


text:
Mahesh Babu's Hindi Businessman goes for a toss?
Puri Jagannath reportedly announced recently that he sacked Abhishek Bachchan from Businessman considering the Bollywood star's recent track record. He claimed that Mahesh Babu has replaced Junior B in the Hindi version of Businessman. But sources say that the Telugu actor may reconsider his decision or at least ask the filmmaker to rewrite the script because of the poor talks about the Tollywood version, which was released on January 13.
Industry insiders say that Mahesh Babu and Puri Jagannath should respect the audience verdict and accept the flaws in Businessman. Even if they wish to continue their association for the Hindi instalment, they should fix the issues in the script before starting the Bollywood project to make it bigger and better than the Tollywood film.
Meanwhile, Mahesh Babu's performance in Businessman has been praised to heavens. As a result, the movie has made good business at the Box Office in its first weekend.


text:
She signed three books for me (all three were Christmas presents) and she personalized each one. She got a genuine kick out of the people buying multiple copies (I wasn't alone -- and my three was on the low side!).
Two amusing things:
I have that friendly approachable face, so I seemed to be the one passersby came up to to ask what the line was for. I told one teenager and he looked at me with his mouth wide open and said, "No. Way!" (Yes, I replied with "Way" -- he didn't seem to react to that.) He turned to his friend and said, 'Did you ever hear of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers? She's in there!" (The friend seemed a little confused).
Second, while waiting on line, a limo pulled up and Rosemary Clooney got out. Had this been a sit-com, someone would've shouted, "Hey! No cuts!" but that didn't happen.
Academy Award winner (Kitty Foyle) and able to compete with Academy Award winners. A quintuple threat—she could dance, sing, act, do comedy along with being absolutely adorable. Know any of those around today? Didn't think so.
Neat story.
"She got a genuine kick out of the people buying multiple copies."
I bet she did. She was good, hardworking capitalist after all.
More Ginger:
Dancing Waiting for the Robert E. Lee with Fred Astaire-
And some fun with Cary Grant in the pro-American/anti-Nazi comedy "Once Upon A Honeymoon"-
"It's our honeymoon! We're not taking the horses!"
"Well, it would be a little crowded!"
"Hitler's here!"
"Well I can't see him now. I'm dressing."


text:
New Amanda Knox film meant to push past headlines, makers say
By Jeffrey Hodgson
TORONTO (Reuters) - A new documentary about Amanda Knox, an American who was cleared of the murder of her British roommate after multiple trials in Italy, is meant to push past the sensational coverage of the case and understand the real people involved, its directors say.
The movie, titled simply "Amanda Knox," premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, ahead of its release on streaming service Netflix this month.
In it, directors Rod Blackhurst and Brian McGinn feature extensive interviews with Knox and her Italian former boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito, as well as the case's Italian prosecutor and a British tabloid journalist who covered it extensively.
Italy's top court last year threw out the conviction of Knox and Sollecito for the brutal stabbing of 21-year-old Meredith Kercher in 2007, a case that provided fodder for tabloids on both sides of the Atlantic.
The filmmakers said they were able to obtain interviews because Knox and others felt their portrayal in the press had not been accurate.
"They felt like nobody had taken the time to listen to them. Everyone was approaching subjectively, and through the lens of the narrative that they wanted to believe. And we wanted to see them and know them as people," Blackhurst said in an interview at the Toronto festival.
In the film, Knox discusses why she thinks the case attracted such interest, telling the audience, "Either I'm a psychopath in sheep's clothing, or I am you."
Co-director McGinn said rather than guilt or innocence, he and Blackhurst wanted to focus on how the tragedy could become an international sensation that would cause "a billion people to all pick sides." Continued...


text:
Please enter your Mobile Number and Education Level to proceed.
Add all details please
To start with, yes you have to be good at your interpersonal skills in order to become a Chef. Here are the reasons why...1. You have to be sellable. Once you become a Chef, you need to work with other Chefs, staff members, clients etc. You need to deal with them on a daily basis. If you do not have good people skills, you will not grow beyond a particular point in this career.2. After a certain experience you are required to train and guide the new Chefs. In this situation you leadership and teaching skills become very important. How you manage and lead your team members determines how well you are contributing to your work.3. The art of diplomacy is one of the most essential things in a Chef's role. There will be certain situations in your career when you have to deal politely and diplomatically. These skills come with good experience and dealing with a number of people.4. As a Chef you are also involved in the hiring and firing process of new Chefs. This skill requires great deal of expertise in working with other professionals. You get to involved in the discussions and decide upon various talent acquisition related issues. The interpersonal skills become really imortant in this case.5. Your ability to listen to others will give you a lot of credibility among your staff members. If your junior chef is having some personal problems at home, you cannot just walk away from it. You need to empathize with them. These small things build trust and that leads to better results.6. Business sense is a must thing to have in today's chefs. And no business is done without having some excellent people skills.7. Having good interpersonal skills adds to the productivity of the workplace. You cannot do all the things yourself. You will have to take the help of others in one way or the other. You should know the art of taking help from others so that you can finish things in time.That's how good interpersonal skills are really required for any Chef.
In order to post replies to the question: "Do I need to be good at my interpersonal skills to be a Chef?"
Post Reply
Counselor at Adaptive Minds
Mrs. Meghna is a Postgraduate in clinical Psychology. She had been a part of several workshops related to Personality Enhancement, Counseling, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Therapy, Hypnosis for self Healing etc. She works at Adaptive Mind as freelance counselor and had worked as an executive counselor at Growth Centre, School Counselor at Billabong High International School, Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Vidya mandir. Her areas of expertise include Human Resources Management with Clinical Psychology. Currently working as a Brain mapping analyst
Founder And Director At Canvas Career
Mr. Prathamesh is a Certified Career Consultant by Psytech International (bps) UK and is also a Certified Trainer for Life Skills; he is pursuing Narrative Therapy from Adelaide, Australia. He has been in to career counseling for more than 8 years now he practices MINDFULNESS psychotherapy with students. He possesses vast experience in teaching and career counseling. Currently he is associated with FUEL NGO. He had counseled over laces of students and is a founder director of Canvas Career Consultancy, committed to conduct Psychometric assessments for students and do career counseling by making them aware about new career avenues
FreeLancer Academic and Career Guidance Counsellor
Mrs. Halima is a postgraduate in psychology from Osmania University and a International Diploma in Guidance & Counseling in collaboration with COL, Canada. She posses Enormous experience in Academic and Psychological Counseling and had done Project on "Counseling & Guidance using ACA & APA standards ", "Motivation to enhance academic achievements"," Comparative analysis of Self Confidence of undergraduate boys & girls". She had worked as an Academic Research Associate at Indian Institute of Management, Indore. She specializes in educational, career and academic counseling and guidance, Organizational behavior.
Career Guide, Educationist, Author and Clinical Psychologist
Dr. K.V Anand is a PhD in Counseling Psychology from Fort Jones University USA with MSc In Applied Psychology and MS in Psychotherapy. He is an expert in psychometric tests to facilitate awareness about various psychological traits, personality, skills, aptitude etc. He is a Certified Motivation trainer and personality development trainer. He is experienced in evaluating of psychology or psychiatry cases. Uses Psychometric tests such as personality, bipolar disorder test evaluation, student counseling. He has more than 9 years experience in soft skill training field covering career guidance, education, motivation, personality development, team building, leadership skills, stress management, conflict management, decision making. Beside this he is a active writer and have books related to psychology under his name such as "Adolescence mental Problems" and "Infant and Child Psychology"
See All Questions


text:
Hair requires regular upkeep to stay straight and shiny, much like the broadsword your cousin uses to open beer bottle after beer bottle. Get a mighty cut with this Groupon.
$59 for a Salon-and-Spa Package ($120 Total Value)
- Aromatic facial (a $75 value)
- Shampoo and style (a $30 value)
- Deep-conditioning treatment (a $15 value)
Though European Day Spa of Williamsburg sometimes features a discounted price online, this Groupon still offers the best deal available.
European Day Spa of Williamsburg
For more than 18 years, women and men have visited European Day Spa of Williamsburg for beautifying services ranging from body wraps to massages and waxes. Open five days a week by appointment, the spa pampers guests with à la carte services as well as full- and half-day spa packages, which make great gifts for friends, family members, and disheveled body doubles. European Day Spa of Williamsburg also carries an assortment of beauty products by brands such as Ahava, Guinot, and Shellac.
Customer Reviews
3206 Ironbound Rd.
Suite A
Williamsburg, VA 23188
+17572204959Get Directions


text:
Angry that there isn't enough art by women in galleries, or that the political system is having a meltdown? Feminist art collective the Guerrilla Girls have set up a complaints department to process all of the things you need to get off your chest.
As a part of the Tate's new Tate Exchange programme, the group are in residence at the gallery for a week, inviting people to come and let them know what has got their goat. Throughout the week there will be 'office hours' where the Guerrilla Girls will be around to talk about visitors' complaints.
This weekend (October 8 and 9), they will be in the gallery from 2-5pm and 6-9pm on Saturday, and 2-6pm on Sunday.
The Guerrilla Girls also have an exhibition in Whitechapel Gallery until March, 2017. They revisit their 1986 work It's Even Worse in Europe to see if sexism in the European art world has improved.
Arts picks of the week: 3rd-9th October
Arts picks of the week: 3rd-9th October
1/9 Frieze Art Fair
The mighty Frieze Art Fair is taking over Regent's Park this week for the 14th year, with over 160 of the world's leading galleries taking part. The work of over 1000 artists will be on display, and an array of talks and discussions. If you love contemporary art, this is a treasure trove. Read our round-up of the highlights.
October 6-9, frieze.com
2/9 Guerrilla Girls, Whitechapel Gallery
Anonymous female art collective made a piece of work in 1986 stating that 'it's worse in Europe'. They were talking about sexism in the art world. They wanted to check if that's still true, so are presenting the findings of their new show 'Is it still worse in Europe?' at the Whitechapel Gallery. They sent surveys about diversity to 383 art galleries in Europe and the exhibition presents the findings.
Until March 5, 2017, whitechapelgallery.org
3/9 London Literature Festival
The Southbank Centre goes galactic as it takes the future as its theme. It will be asking whether the things predicted in science fiction have actually come true, as well as other highlights including a screening of Louis Theroux's new feature film on Scientology. Read our guide to five things not to miss.
October 5-16, southbankcentre.co.uk
4/9 Spine, Soho Theatre
Why are libraries worth saving? The unlikely friendship between a mischievous pensioner and a disaffected teenager will tell you all you need to know. Rosie Wyatt gives a fiercely brilliant performance as Clara Brennan's politically urgent play returns to Soho Theatre.
October 3-8, sohotheatre.com
5/9 National Poetry Day
One of the loveliest days of the year is coming. Thursday 6 is National Poetry Day, and you can mark the occasion with a number of events across the capital. The Southbank Centre will have readings all day, including from PJ Harvery and Inua Ellams, and the British Academy will remembering war poet Ivor Gurney with talk, poetry and song.
October 6, nationalpoetryday.co.uk
Anna van Kooij
6/9 Picasso Portraits, National Portrait Gallery
We don't necessarily remember Picasso for his portraits, but they prove what a varied and skilled artist he really was. The National Portrait Gallery is staging a major exhibition of them, featuring realist work alongside his better known cubist and surrealist painting. Included are portrayals of family, friends and lovers, with many works being shown for the first time in the UK.
October 6 - February 5, 2017, npg.org.uk
Succession Picasso/DACS London, 2016
7/9 Carlos Acosta, Sadler's Wells
Dance superstar Carlos Acosta is preparing to hang up his ballet shoes this week, saying goodbye to the stage with a spectacular performance at Sadler's Wells. Acosta will perform moments from some of his favourite performances, including Marius Pepta's Don Quixote and Memoria by Rambert's Miguel Altunaga.
October 3-7, sadlerswells.com
Angela Taylor/Bolshoi Ballet
8/9 A Man of Good Hope, Young Vic
This collaboration with the Royal Opera House tells the story of a young Somali refugee who travels to a hopeful life in South Africa after growing up in a refugee camp. It features the critically acclaimed South African Isango Ensemble, and continues the Young Vic's commitment to telling the stories of refugees.
October 6 - November 12, youngvic.org
Matthys Mocke
9/9 Last chance to see: Jess and Joe Forever
It's suddenly getting very cold, but fortunately there's a play in Richmond that will make you feel very warm inside. Zoe Cooper's play about two kids growing up together in the countryside is funny and surprisingly powerful. Read our ★★★★ review here .
Finishes October 8, orangetreetheatre.co.uk
Find out more about the Tate Exchange programme at tate.org.uk
Follow Going Out on Facebook and on Twitter @ESgoingout
Are you a budding artist? Enter the Evening Standard Contemporary Art Prize in association with Hiscox and you could win £10,000. Visit standard.co.uk/artprize
- More about:
- Arts
- exhibition
- Tate


text:
Cara Riesling-20 hours until impact
Valyria seemed to be having a bit of trouble.
Cara watched in mute interest as she seethed each time her plants happened to disintegrate within moments of touching the strong-smelling water, growling out a number of dark threats to no one in particular. She stopped trying eventually, but the look on her face was priceless.
"How about I try getting down there?" Cara offered, when she was sure that the entertainment had ended.
Valyria only glared. That was probably a yes.
Summoning the odd, buzzing feeling that triggered her abilities, Cara slowly pulled the crumpled metal sheet she was standing on into the air. The platform wobbled and shook relentlessly but, taking a deep breath, she willed herself forwards and down, into the sewage tank, and towards the dried drain hole in its side.
The metal clattered against the wall and she jumped off of it quickly, breathing a sigh of relief as her feet connected to concrete.
Cara turned and looked up at the other two, enjoying their looks of disbelief.
"Not bad, eh?"
Raygo offered her a standing (well, not like he'd be sitting in that sewage) ovation as Valyria rolled her eyes.
"Just find a way to get us there." she droned, combing through her hair with her fingers.
Cara glanced at the sheet still hovering just outside the tunnel and let it rise into the air, moving it so that it floated at the muck by their feet.
"Hop on!" she yelled, "I'll float you down here!"
Valyria gave a 'you're crazy' look and shook her head.
"You'll probably drop me, with your wacked-up powers. I'm not touching that thing."
Cara shrugged and shifted it towards Raygo.
"Guess you're first, then."
He stepped onto it and grabbed the sides as soon as the platform rose into the air, a surprised look on his face. Cara felt herself shrink at the difficulty of lifting the added weight, but steeled her nerves and focused on keeping the metal still as it drifted downwards.
Raygo quickly hopped into the tunnel, letting the metal float back up to Valyria.
Cara was starting to feel sweat bead along her forehead, breaths becoming shallow. Using her abilities was having a draining effect on her, namely when it involved moving objects that were only part metal. Flesh and bone didn't automatically pull towards her like steel did, they were extra weight that crashed into her shoulders like a herd of elephants.
Or a herd of Raygo and Valyria's.
She waited somewhat impatiently until Valyria hopped tentatively onto the platform but, raising her hand, felt it shake uncontrollably and fall to her side. The metal didn't move an inch.
"I don't think I can do this, Raygo." she said in a small voice, disappointed in her own weakness.
No reply.
Cara turned, gasping as she saw him on the floor, unconscious, a blunt object suddenly connecting with her head and making the world go black.


text:
This is the last performance by talent-heavy, vocal-led soul-jazz band Sector 7, who feature no less than four top singers backed by an instrumental trio. They're joined in the late slot by multi-instrumentalist (and music lecturer) Freestone, who comes backed by a great rhythm section.
|Event phone:
|020 7352 5953
|Event website:
To improve this listing email: email@example.com


text:
Blog: Adwords
What to do with a 2K Marketing Budget
What to do with a 2K monthly marketing budget and really increase your sales. 2,000 dollars a month, 24,000 dollars a year, all for marketing…
Read More
We've Reached Google Partner Status: Certified with Satisfied Customers
For years, Absolute Web Services has been working with clients to set up Google AdWords campaigns that convert. Selecting targeted keywords, creating the right wording,…
Read More
Pay-Per-Click Campaigns: Are they worth it?
Pay-per-click, or PPC, campaigns are becoming increasing popular to help appease the human condition of always wanting instant gratification. And, absolutely, PPC campaigns can give…
Read More
Free Google $100 Adword Coupon from Absolute Web Services
As you know Absolute Web Services has been tweeting free Google adwords coupons each day. All you had to do was follow us on Twitter…
Read More
There is Another Google Adwords Voucher From Miami Web Design
Wow, there must be something in the water at Miami Web Design this week! We have another Google adwords voucher to give away on Twitter….
Read More
Free $100 Google Adwords Coupon
We have a new free $100 Google adwords coupon to offer this month! If you want to get a leg up on a new advertising…
Read More
Free Google Advertising
A great benefit of using Google Adwords for your advertising campaign is that unlike printed media you only pay for the advertising once a user…
Read More
Free Google Adwords Coupons at Miami Web Design
A great advantage of using pay per click advertising and Google adwords is your advertising and marketing is immediate. You don't have to wait months…
Read More
Recent Posts
Blog Categories
- Adwords
- Blogging Tips
- Branding
- Clients
- Contests
- Current Events
- E-Commerce
- Google Adword Coupons
- Internet Marketing
- Magento
- Miami News and Events
- Miami Web Design
- Mobile App Development
- News
- Productivity
- Resources
- Search Engine Optimization
- Shopify
- Small business tips
- Social Media
- Technology
- Video
- Web Site Management
- Web site marketing
- WooCommerce
- Wordpress


text:
Everything we thought we knew about the recovery was wrong. Or, at least, it was a little off. On Friday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis published its annual revisions (pdf) to the GDP figures for the past four years, based on fuller data. Here's a chart showing the changes:
A few notable points emerge. For one, the economic contraction in 2009 has been revised so as to be slightly less severe than estimated last year. (Though it's worth noting that the recession in 2008 and 2009 was much, much deeper than the available economic data suggested at the time.) As the Wall Street Journal's Neil Shah observes, this seems to be because government was doing more to hold up the deteriorating economy than previously thought.
All told, however, the current economic recovery has been weaker than previously estimated. In fact, it's now the second-weakest in the postwar era. From the "official" end of the recession in 2009 to the end of 2011, the economy grew 5.8 percent, instead of 6.2 percent. As Eric Morath and Sarah Portlock note, only the brief recovery during the early years of the Reagan administration, in 1980 and 1981, was weaker.


text:
I hope your visit to the site has been helpful. If you need to contact me, use this page to do so.
May you find today that God provides you with exactly what you need.
Grace and peace,Jan
Get Jan's Free Monthly Wisbits. Click here to sign up!
Home | Biography | Books & DVDs | Speaking | Articles | WisBits | Contact
© copyright 2006-2015 Jan Johnson, all rights reservedPrivacy Policy


text:
Plants → Magnoliophyta → Magnoliopsida → Gentianales → Apocynaceae Juss. → Cryptostegia R.Br. → Cryptostegia madagascariensis Decne → Cryptostegia madagascariensis var. glaberrima (Hochr.) Marohasy & P.I.Forst.
This name is not current. Find out more information on related names.
Twining shrub or climber, to 4 m high. Fl. pink/purple-red, Oct or Jan to May. Cultivated as a garden plant, naturalised in disturbed areas.
Beard's Provinces: Northern Province.
IBRA Regions: Dampierland.
IBRA Subregions: Pindanland.
Local Government Areas (LGAs): Broome.
Publication or other use of content on this site is unauthorised unless that use conforms with the copyright statement.


text:
The Immigrant & Refugee Health Program provides comprehensive primary care services to immigrant and refugee patients through our practice at the Shapiro Center at Boston Medical Center. The team of clinicians takes care of general healthcare needs through regular check-ups, immunizations, and screenings, as well as providing care for illnesses and injuries. Also, if needed, the team will coordinate patient care with specialist for a more serious health issue.
Foreign and sign language interpreters are available to help patients communicate with the staff. The practice provides on-site interpreters and over the phone interpreters for more than 30 languages. If a patient needs an interpreter, they should tell a member of the staff when schedule an appointment. Also, the Program offers access to psychiatric and case management support to provide support and care for the wide range of needs of patients.


text: PHILADELPHIA, June 12, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Amirsys' point-of-care decision support technology to augment Elsevier's evidence-based clinical solutions suite Elsevier, a world-leading provider of scientific, technical and medical information products and services, announced today the acquisition of Amirsys. Focused on visually oriented medical disciplines like radiology, pathology and anatomy, Amirsys' global solutions give healthcare providers the expert information and clinical decision support (CDS) tools to make informed, expert and evidence-based diagnoses. Amirsys also provides learning environments that help those training in these disciplines to sharpen their diagnostic skills and increase their knowledge. "This acquisition bolsters Elsevier's comprehensive set of point-of-decision solutions, providing our customers around the world with a greater ability to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes," said Jay Katzen, President, Elsevier Clinical Solutions. "In addition, because radiology, pathology, anatomy and their associated content and data-rich images are foundational elements of other disciplines, we believe Amirsys will improve our ability to better inform diagnostic and treatment decisions across a broad scope of other specialties." Amirsys also created sophisticated technology tools to develop and maintain current imaging content, and Elsevier expects to be able to adapt those tools to serve other visually rich specialties. Amirsys products include STATdx, RADPrimer, ImmunoQuery, AnatomyOne and Amirsys Imaging, Pathology, and Anatomy Reference Centers. Amirsys will be integrated with the Elsevier Clinical Solutions suite, which includes clinical workflow and decision support, clinical reference and patient engagement, including ClinicalKey, CPM CarePoints, ExitCare, and InOrder by Elsevier. "Elsevier is known for our trusted, evidence-based content, and the Amirsys team, products and solutions add substantial global expertise and technology to our suite of solutions," Katzen said. "The Amirsys content development and technology platform enhances our ability to frequently update and manage images and text assets throughout our clinical solutions suite so that our customers always have access to the most current content available."


text:
What's your Water Worth?
For most of us, water in the summer is a source of fun – swimming, boating, water balloon fights – but for the 780 million people who lack access to safe water, it's a daily burden. This summer, consider a donation to Water.org in the amount of your next water bill and together we will transform lives with safe water. Enter the total of your bill below to see how many lives you could change with a donation in the same amount.


text:
|Home | About | Journals | Submit | Contact Us | Français
The majority of established prostate cancer risk-associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) identified from genome-wide association studies do not fall into protein coding regions. Therefore, the mechanisms by which these SNPs affect prostate cancer risk remain unclear. Here, we used a series of bioinformatic tools and databases to provide possible molecular insights into the actions of risk SNPs.
We performed a comprehensive assessment of the potential functional impact of 33 SNPs that were identified and confirmed as associated with PCa risk in previous studies. For these 33 SNPs and additional SNPs in Linkage Disequilibrium (LD) (r2 ≥ 0.5), we first mapped them to genomic functional annotation databases, including the Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE), eleven genomic regulatory elements databases defined by the University of California Santa Cruz (UCSC) table browser, and Androgen Receptor (AR) binding sites defined by a ChIP-chip technique. Enrichment analysis was then carried out to assess whether the risk SNP blocks were enriched in the various annotation sets. Risk SNP blocks were significantly enriched over that expected by chance in two annotation sets, including AR binding sites (p=0.003), and FoxA1 binding sites (p=0.05). About one third of the 33 risk SNP blocks are located within AR binding regions.
The significant enrichment of risk SNPs in AR binding sites may suggest a potential molecular mechanism for these SNPs in prostate cancer initiation, and provide guidance for future functional studies.
Genome-wide association studies have identified ~33 established prostate cancer (PCa) risk-associated Single Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) (1–9). SNPs are DNA sequence variations occurring when a single nucleotide in the genome differs between individuals. Although these SNP associations have been consistently replicated in multiple studies, the functional roles of these risk SNPs remain uncharacterized, largely due to their location in DNA regions that do not encode proteins. Additionally, almost half of the SNP loci are located in regions which do not harbor any known genes. For example, multiple SNPs at 8q24 reside within a 1.3Mb gene-desert region (10), with the closest gene, c-Myc, located ~300kb downstream to rs1447295. Because the knowledge base for non-coding DNA is generally limited, few studies have been performed to evaluate the functional impact of the risk SNPs on PCa etiology (11–12). Indeed, the ability to understand the functional impact of the risk SNPs will most likely require additional emphasis on potential transcriptional regulatory mechanisms on non-coding DNA sequence.
The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project aims to provide a comprehensive catalog of biological information for functionally important elements. These elements include non-protein coding DNA sequences which regulate gene transcription, gene expression, and DNA replication. The ENCODE pilot study rigorously analyzed a small proportion (1%) of the human genome using computational and experimental methods. Results of the pilot study highlighted the complexity of transcriptional regulation and demonstrated the knowledge gap in this area (13). Based on the initial success, National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) expanded the human ENCODE project to the whole genome (www.genome/gov/ENCODE). At this time, a primary focus of ENCODE is on the characterization of binding of transcriptional factors (TF) and chromatin structure, which represent two of the major factors involved in transcriptional regulation, using the ChIP-seq technique. ChIP-seq is a state-of-the-art high-throughput approach that involves chromatin immunoprecipitation and high-throughput sequencing of immunoprecipitated DNA. Compared with other methods of characterizing regulatory elements, a key advantage of ChIP-seq is a systematic and nonbiased approach, which does not depend on previous knowledge of canonical promoter regions and allows for evaluation of binding complexes of transcription factors and regulatory elements in a more natural state (14). The availability of this comprehensive catalog may facilitate an improved understanding of the functional role of risk SNPs located in non-coding regions.
In addition to the ENCODE project, several recent studies have utilized the high-throughput ChIP-chip method to identify genome-wide binding sites for transcription factors, including Androgen receptor (AR), Forkhead box A1 (FoxA1), and Estrogen receptor (ER) (15,16). Similar to ChIP-seq, ChIP-chip is another high-throughput, global approach for mapping transcription factors. ChIP-chip analysis involves isolating target DNA through chromatin immunoprecipitation, followed by analysis on DNA microarrays that tile the human genome (14). AR is a well-known transcription factor that plays an important role in prostate cancer initiation and progression. Risk SNPs located in putative AR binding sites might change the affinity of androgen-AR complex to binding sequences, thus providing a mechanism leading to modification of PCa risk.
In our study, we performed a comprehensive assessment of the potential functional impact of SNPs that were associated with PCa risk by GWAS studies, utilizing ENCODE genomic annotation databases, as well as ~20 annotation databases from the University of California Santa Cruz table browser (UCSC table browser) (http://genome.ucsc.edu/) and TF binding sites defined by previous studies (15,16). Enrichment analysis was then performed to evaluate whether the risk SNPs were over-represented in any of the annotation sets. To our knowledge, our study is among the first attempts to comprehensively characterize the potential function of risk SNPs using existing bioinformatic databases. These results assist in the interpretation of the molecular mechanisms of the risk SNPs on PCa etiology and provide guidance for future functional studies.
The causative SNP may be the risk SNP itself or the SNPs in LD with them. Therefore, we identified all SNPs in LD (r2 ≥ 0.5) with the 33 risk SNPs discovered by GWAS (SNPs that reached a genome-wide significance level with a p value equal or less than 10−7 in previous studies (1–9)) based on the CEU genotype data from the HapMap release #27 (Phase II+PhaseIII) (http://hapmap.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/). We consider each risk SNP and SNPs that are in LD (r2 ≥ 0.5) with it as one risk SNP block.
We mapped SNPs in each risk SNP block to the ENCODE genomic annotation databases (release #2), as well as eleven annotation databases from UCSC (http://genome.ucsc.edu/) and transcription factors defined by previous studies. We defined a risk SNP block as located within a given annotated region if the risk SNP itself, or at least one of the SNPs in LD with the risk SNP, mapped to the annotated region.
We counted the number of risk SNP blocks that mapped to each annotated genomic region. Each risk SNP block was counted only once, even if more than one SNP within the same block mapped to the annotated region. A simulation analysis was used to assess the statistical significance of any potential enrichment for risk SNP blocks within annotated genomic regions, under a null hypothesis that none of these blocks were truly associated with PCa risk. We began the simulation analysis by randomly generating 1,000 sets of 33 SNPs (1,000 replicates) from the ~2.5 million SNPs in the genome with minor allele frequency (MAF)>=0.05 (Hapmap Phase II). We then identified all SNPs in LD with the randomly selected 33 SNPs, and performed the same analysis as for the true risk SNPs, including overlapping the SNP blocks with functionally annotated genomic regions and then counting the number of the SNP blocks that mapped to each annotated genomic region. Next, the mean number of risk SNP blocks that mapped to each annotated region was calculated based on the average counts of the 1,000 replicates. Finally, empirical p-values were calculated based on the number of replicates in which the number of counts was equal or larger than the observed number, divided by the total number of replicates. To reduce the concern of multiple testing, we limited the enrichment analysis to annotation sets with 5 or more mapped risk SNP blocks.
We identified a total of 972 SNPs in LD with the 33 risk SNPs. A list of these SNPs and pair-wise r2 for each risk SNP is provided in Supplementary Table 1.
We further grouped the genomic annotation databases into six categories (Table 1), majorly based on the potential functionality and techniques used to define the annotation sets: 1) Yale ENCODE (Yale Transcription Factor Binding Sites (TFBS)) characterizes the binding sites for a series of transcription factors including c-Myc, GATA-2, SIRT6, TCF7L2, STAT1, NK-kB, c-Fox, c-Jun, E2F6, Max and SIRT6; 2) Broad ENCODE (Broad histone) defines genomic regions with chromatic accessibility and histone modifications, including regions that are enriched with histone markers (H3K4m1, H3K4m2, H3K4m3, H3K27ac, and H3K9ac); 3) regulatory elements defined by UCSC table browser (http://genome.ucsc.edu/), which includes 11 genomic regulatory annotation sets; 4) a conserved region annotation set was also retrieved from UCSC phastConsElements28way and phaseConsElements17way table with conservation scores >500 (a conservation score is a measurement of the degree of conservation of a genomic region) ; 5) coding regions and splice sites that include annotation sets for the protein coding regions, and non-protein-coding RNAs (including transfer RNAs, ribosomal RNAs, small nuclear RNAs, and micro (mi) RNAs); 6) annotation sets including AR, ER and FoxA1 binding sites as defined by the ChIP-on-chip technique were obtained from previous studies (14,15).
Detailed annotation for each of the 33 risk SNP blocks are shown in Table 2. Only annotation sets with more than one mapped risk SNP block are listed in Table 2. Detailed information about the mapped SNPs that are in LD with the risk SNPs are presented in Supplementary Table 2. Briefly, 10 risk SNP blocks fall into conserved regions. No risk SNP blocks map to coding regions, non-synonymous changes, splice sites, non-protein-coding RNAs, miRNAs, miRNA target regions or methylation sites (data not shown). Based on category #6 genomic annotation databases (defined in preceding paragraph), 11, 4 and 9 risk SNP blocks were found to map to AR, ER and FoxA1 binding sites, respectively.
Risk SNP blocks were significantly enriched in genomic regions containing AR binding sites, with 11 (34.4%) risk SNP blocks mapping to these sites, whereas only 4.0 (12.5%) blocks randomly generated from the genome are located at such sites (p=0.003). Similarly, risk SNP blocks were significantly enriched in regions containing FoxA1 binding sites (7 (21.88%) vs 3.47 (10.84%); p=0.05) (Table 2). Risk SNP blocks were not significantly enriched in any of the other annotation genomic sets that were tested.
PCa risk-associated SNPs identified from GWA studies have been consistently replicated and confirmed in a large number of studies (1–9). The clinical utility of predicting an individual's risk for PCa and identification of high risk men for PCa using these SNPs have been extensively discussed and explored (17–19). In contrast, the biological mechanisms by which the risk SNPs affect PCa initiation are poorly understood. In this study, we used bioinformatics tools to provide insight into the potential functional impact of these SNPs. Importantly, risk SNPs were found to be significantly enriched over that expected by chance in two functional annotation sets, consisting of AR binding sites (p=0.003) and FoxA1 binding sites (p=0.05).
AR, a member of the nuclear hormone receptor family, is a well-known transcription factor which plays an important role in prostate cancer initiation, although the precise mechanisms by which androgens promote prostate carcinogenesis remain ill-defined despite years of investigation. It is clear, however, that healthy men receiving preventive drugs that block the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone, the more potent androgen, experience a significant reduction (~25%) in PCa risk (20,21). Upon androgen binding, the AR-androgen dimer translocates from the cytosol into the cell nucleus. The AR-androgen dimer complex then binds to specific DNA sequences known as AR binding sites, recruiting coactivators and other factors which direct and regulate target gene expression. In our study, we demonstrated that almost one third of the 33 known risk SNP blocks are located in AR binding regions identified by the ChIP-chip method (15). A total of ~22,000 AR binding regions have been mapped across the prostate cell genome, using the Model-based Analysis of Tiling-arrays (MAT) algorithm (22) and based on a false discovery rate of 15% (p<10−4) (15). The average length of the AR binding regions is 911 base pairs (bp), with a range from 299 to 5,554 bp. The significant enrichment of known risk SNP blocks in regions that harbor AR binding regions suggests a molecular mechanism that may explain the associations between the risk SNPs and PCa risk. The statistical significance (P=0.003) remains even after a stringent Bonferroni correction (13 independent tests were performed in enrichment analysis, p=0.05/13=0.0037). Known risk SNPs that are located within the putative AR binding sites may change the binding affinity of the AR-androgen complex for the binding sequence, leading to altered expression of AR target genes that presumably play rate limiting roles in PCa formation.
Risk SNP blocks were also enriched in FoxA1 binding sites with a nominal p value of 0.05. FoxA1 acts as an AR collaborating cofactor and assists nuclear receptor binding in certain genomic regions (23,24). The coupling of FoxA1 to binding sites is required for AR binding to enhancers in multiple AR-targeted genes (15). SNPs that reside in FoxA1 binding sites may affect the binding affinity of FoxA1 protein and lead to increased risk for PCa. However, the importance of risk SNPs and FoxA1 binding need to be interpreted with caution since the enrichment in FoxA1 did not reach statistical significance after Bonferroni correction (P = 0.65 after Bonferroni correction).
One advantage of our study is the use of a comprehensive and unbiased approach to evaluate TF binding regions defined by ChIP-seq and ChIP-chip techniques, which allowed us to evaluate the regulatory elements on a genome-wide level. Regulation of gene expression is a complicated process and current knowledge in this area is very limited. The pilot study of the ENCODE project revealed that only about 25% of the regulatory elements are located near previously identified transcription starting sites (TSS). This suggests the ChIP-on-chip method is able to identify a large number of promoter regions and regulatory elements that were previously unknown and distant from the classical TSS (13). Although we did not observe any significant enrichment of risk SNP blocksin the ENCODE annotation sets, this might be due to tissue-specific patterns of TF and TF regulation. Currently, a variety of cell lines, mainly Hela and GM06990 have been used for the identification of regulatory elements in the ENCODE project. The LNCaP cell line is currently proposed for study by ENCODE consortium in Tier 3 (http://genome.ucsc.edu/ENCODE/cellTypes.html). Prostate cancer tissue-specific TF binding may provide valuable information for evaluating the molecular mechanisms of risk SNPs on PCa risk.
The fact that no risk SNP blocks are located in regions that code proteins may be due to two reasons. First, we only evaluated SNPs that are characterized by the Hapmap project, in which unknown SNPs that are located in protein coding regions are not evaluated. Secondly, the current resources that are commonly used for gene annotation, RefSeq and ENSEMBLE, likely represents an incomplete catalogue of human genes. SNPs may be located within exons that are not yet identified. In fact, about 60% of GENCODE exons (GENCODE is a sub-project of ENCODE, which aimed to provide a reference annotation of all protein-coding genes within the pilot study of the ENCODE project) are not annotated in RefSeq and ENSEMBL (25). This fact indicates that a high number of alternative slice forms with unique exons exist across the genome (25). With the completion of ENCODE in the near future, a richer and more complete annotation of human genes should provide more insight.
We also did not observe significant enrichment of risk SNP blocks in the regulatory annotation sets defined by UCSC table browsers. However, the null results for these annotation sets need to be interpreted with caution. The majority of the regulatory elements annotation sets are defined by computational algorithms, rather than by biological experiments. In addition, the regulatory elements predicted in those annotation sets are not tissue specific.
In summary, our study is among the first to comprehensively evaluate the potential functional impact of risk loci identified for PCa through GWAS studies. The fact that about one third of 33 SNP blocks fall within AR binding regions, and that the risk SNPs were statistically enriched in AR regions, may suggest a potential molecular mechanism by which risk SNPs contribute to PCa initiation. These results also provide a guidance for future functional studies. In addition, the databases used for bioinformatics annotation could also be used to annotate and prioritize variants identified through GWAS and whole-genome sequencing.
Grants: National Cancer Institute (CA129684, CA140262, CA148463 to J.X.) and Department of Defense (W81XWH-09-1-0488 to J.S.)
PubMed Central Canada is a service of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) working in partnership with the National Research Council's national science library in cooperation with the National Center for Biotechnology Information at the U.S. National Library of Medicine(NCBI/NLM). It includes content provided to the PubMed Central International archive by participating publishers.


text:
Fun video of Kobe Bryant making it a rough night for OJ Mayo and the Memphis Grizzlies. As he has done so many others. But watching him in slow motion — and the reactions of Mayo trying to stay with him — gives you a real sense of just how difficult he is to defend.
Magic sending Raptors draft pick as compensation for hiring Jeff Weltman
The Raptors promoted Jeff Weltman, still working under Masai Ujiri, to general manager last year.
That paid off for Toronto when the Magic hired Weltman as their new president.
Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo Sports:
The Magic have their own and the Lakers' second-round picks next year. Even the lower of those two selections could be somewhat value.
In other words, Weltman's already-difficult job is getting even harder simply by Orlando hiring him.
LeBron James still striving to surpass Michael Jordan
LeBron James has discussed chasing Michael Jordan's "ghost," motivating himself by trying surpass Jordan as the greatest player in NBA history.
Just 27 points behind Jordan for the all-time playoff scoring lead – a record he could break in Cavaliers-Celtics Game 5 tonight – LeBron is again discussing that pursuit.
LeBron, via Dave McMenamin of ESPN:
"It's just a personal goal of mine," James said Thursday before Cavs shootaround in preparation of Game 5 of the Eastern Conference finals against the Boston Celtics. "It has nothing to do with passing the rings, passing the points, passing MVPs. It's just my personal goal to keep me motivated — that's all."
"You guys are going to have the conversations about who is greatest of all time and things of that nature," James said. "It doesn't matter to me. At the end of the day, it's so funny that the conversation is always talked about in the NBA about who is the greatest but it's never talked about in the NFL about who is the greatest quarterback. It's just like: [Dan] Marino, [John] Elway, [Peyton] Manning and [Tom] Brady. All great quarterbacks, you know — and it should be the same for us.
Jordan or LeBron? Save your hot takes. LeBron just burnt them all.
The greatest quarterback of all time is never debated? Claiming that is now the hottest take in the entire realm of the Jordan-LeBron debate.
Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue: Kyrie Irving feeling 'good' after ankle injury
BOSTON (AP) — Cavaliers coach Tyronn Lue says that Kyrie Irving's left ankle is feeling "good" in advance of Cleveland's Game 5 matchup Thursday night with the Celtics.
Irving was moving around and putting up shots during the Cavs' morning shootaround.
The All-Star rolled his ankle in the third quarter of Game 4 when he stepped on Terry Rozier's foot. Irving was able to stay on the floor and finish the game, scoring a career playoff-high 42 points.
Cleveland leads Boston 3-1 and can wrap up its third straight Eastern Conference title Thursday night.
Several Celtics are also fighting injuries as they try to stave off elimination.
Jaylen Brown is listed as questionable with a right hip pointer. Jae Crowder is probable with a left groin strain, and Amir Johnson is probable with a right shoulder sprain.
Danny Ainge: Lonzo Ball declined to work out for Celtics, who hold No. 1 pick
LaVar Ball said his son, highly touted draft prospect Lonzo Ball, would work out for only the Lakers.
You thought he was bluffing?
Celtics president Danny Ainge, whose team holds the No. 1 pick, on 98.5 the Sports Hub:
We just tried to get him in for a workout, and they politely said no.
It's not ideal.
Listen, we've drafted guys that wouldn't come in for workouts before. I mean, it's not the end of the world. We've watched them play a ton. We have a lot of information on them.
Good for Ball. Professional sports teams already hold inordinate power over players entering the workforce. In no other industry are top young employees assigned to a particular company, the worst-performing companies typically getting priority, with no ability to bargain with competitors.
Ball wants to play for the Lakers, who offer proximity to his family and hold the No. 2 pick. He can't force Boston to pass on him or Los Angeles to pick him. But he can influence decision-making.
It seemed likely the Celtics would draft Markelle Fultz, and though they could still pick Ball, him declining a workout with Boston makes that only less likely. The Lakers will probably draft Ball, but this plan carries risk. If they pass, he could fall once he gets to teams less familiar with him.
Still, Ball deserves to decide for himself how to manage his career – especially in such a closed job market. Not working out for the Celtics is probably his best path to getting where he wans to go.


text:
Unnamed Venue« Back to Events
- Name:
- Unnamed Venue
40 Patriots Point Road, Charleston, SC, United States
May2912:00 am - 11:59 pm"Letters Home" – A Play for Memorial Day
The current wars in Iraq & Afghanistan will be the focus of two free showings of the critically-acclaimed stage production, "Letters Home" on Memorial Day, May 29 onboard the USS […]
Jun057:00 pm - 8:30 pmBattle of Midway Symposium
On Monday, June 5 at 7 p.m., Patriots Point Naval & Maritime Museum will mark the 75th anniversary of the pivotal Battle of Midway with a symposium. Six months after […]
Jun068:30 am - 3:00 pmTeachers' Recertification Institute: "Education that Expands Beyond the Classroom!"
This professional development opportunity provides educators with over 12 sessions adaptable to all grade levels and academic subjects. Conference workshops are new every year. Teachers who attend the event […]


text:
Search Results
Keywords: Bows
Historical Items Showing 3 of 79 View All
Item 8090
Sherman Street kindergarten, Portland, ca. 1922
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
Date: circa 1922
Location: Portland
Media: Glass negative
Item 40413
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society/MaineToday Media
Date: 1924
Location: Portland
Media: Glass negative
Item 15454
Esther Coffin, Portland, ca. 1900
Contributed by: Maine Historical Society
Date: circa 1900
Location: Bangor
Media: Glass negative
Exhibits Showing 3 of 14 View All
Dressing Up, Standing Out, Fitting In
Adorning oneself to look one's "best" has varied over time, gender, economic class, and by event. Adornments suggest one's sense of identity and one's intent to stand out or fit in.
The rocky coastline of Cape Elizabeth has sent many vessels to their watery graves.
Passamaquoddy Indians from Washington County traveled to Portland in 1920 to take part in the Maine Centennial Exposition. They set up an "Indian Village" at Deering Oaks Park.
Sites Showing 3 of 10 View All
Mantor Library, University of Maine Farmington
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
Peary-MacMillan Arctic Museum and Arctic Studies Center
View collections, facts, and contact information for this Contributing Partner.
The history of a town bordered by the Kennebec and Sandy Rivers as depicted by students from Skowhegan Area Middle School working in close proximity with members of the Skowhegan Historical Society. Exhibits include the Skowhegan Island, farming, log drives, Benedict Arnold's March, early settlement, Bloomfield Academy, Lakewood Theater, and the Abenakis.


text:
Red Hot Chili Peppers head to South Africa
It's confirmed! US rock band Red Hot Chili Peppers are heading to South Africa as part of their world tour.
Big Concerts today confirmed that the tour is scheduled for Saturday, February 2 at the Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg and then Tuesday February 5 at Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town.
Big Concerts updated their Facebook cover photo Monday, August 27 with a banner advertising the shows, as well as a seating plan.
Their status reads: "It's official.. Red Hot Chili Peppers. 2 Feb 2013 at the Soccer City Complex, FNB Stadium Johannesburg and 5 February at Cape Town Stadium. Presented by 5FM and M-Net".
Tickets for the Johannesburg show range from R315 to R715 and Cape Town from R215 to R665.
Formed in Los Angeles in 1983, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are a rock band with strong emphasis on funk, punk and psychedelic rock.
The group shot to fame with their 1991 album, Blood Sugar Sex Magik. This album, as well as Californication, have ranked in Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest albums of all time.
Though fraught with drug problems, one of the original band members dying and some coming and going, the band has made their mark as one of the greatest rock bands of all time, winning seven Grammy Awards and having sold over 80 million albums worldwide. In 2012 they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Founding members Anthony Kiedis and Michael 'Flea' Balzary, plus longtime drummer Smith and new guitarist Josh Klinghoffer will be supported by South African zef rave duo Die Antwoord.
From first album Freaky Styley to their most recent album, I'm With You, the concert promises to deliver hits like Under the Bridge, Californication, The Adventures of Rain Dance Maggie and latest single Brendan's Death Song.
More information can be found on Computicket this week. Tickets go on sale on Wednesday, August 29 for the Johannesburg show and Thursday August 30 for the Cape Town show.
Editor's Choice
Mandla Hlatshwayo's death shows us not all #MenAreTrash


text:
Need Allergy Testing in Napa, CA? Simply order online 24/7 and get fast, affordable Allergy Testing at a lab near you (Find More Locations):
Why would I get Allergy Testing?
Allergy Testing measures antibodies related to allergy in the blood. People in Napa, CA order Allergy Testing for general screening or to guide therapy.
How much does Allergy Testing cost?
Our Allergy Testing prices include the doctor's order that you need to get tested in Napa, CA, all lab fees and taxes, and a pdf copy of your results. For current prices, please CLICK HERE.
We are pleased to offer Allergy Testing in Napa, CA.
Allergy Testing in other cities near Napa, CA:Angwin | Boyes Hot Springs | Deer Park | Eldridge | Elmira | Fairfield | Glen Ellen | Oakville | Pope Valley | Rutherford | Saint Helena | Sonoma | Vacaville | Vineburg | Yountville


text:
Dori Monson
Cute kids' crush exchange
Everybody remembers sending notes to little love interests. Check out this note snapped up by the internet. The love interest in this story was apparently already taken but that didn't mean she didn't see the possibility of a connection with this admirer in the future.
Dori Monson on KIRO Radio 97.3 FM
- Tune in to KIRO Radio weekdays at 12 noon for The Dori Monson Show.


text:
QC Specialist, Editorial Video
BuzzfeedLos Angeles, CA
This was removed by the employer on 11/17/2016 2:08:00 PM PST
Not to worry we have a lot of other jobs on the site;
Browse all jobs
Browse the Post Production Category
Search for QC Specialist, Editorial Video jobs in Los Angeles-CA
Search all QC Specialist, Editorial Video postings
Full Time Job
QC Specialist, Editorial Video
BuzzFeed Motion Pictures is searching for an exceptional QC Specialist to add to our Editorial Post Production team. We run our own internal studio where we write, direct, and produce BuzzFeed content. We are looking for smart, skilled, passionate self-starters to join our growing team.
This job is full-time and based in Los Angeles. BuzzFeed offers competitive compensation and stock option program, in addition to perks ranging from snack and drinks to social events.
• Handle QC on final Editorial Video outputs (includes video, audio, color, graphics, text including spelling and grammar)
• Work with legal team to ensure assets used are cleared and properly cited
• Assist producers with basic troubleshooting of Premiere export issues
• Give technical notes for rough cuts
• Ensure all video packages cross the finish line on time
• Train Producers in Export and Packaging Standards
• Work with 3rd Party vendors for video captioning
• Other Post Production duties as assigned
• Bachelor's degree in Film, Communication or related field
• Working knowledge of Post Production processes
• Intermediate knowledge of Adobe Creative Cloud apps including Premiere Pro, Photoshop, Illustrator, Media Encoder and After Effects
• Proficient in Google Apps (Preferred) or Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of digital media including codecs, image types, resolutions, frame
• Must have great communication skills and be able to give and receive critical feedback in a small team environment
• Must be meticulous, technical, organized, and creative at the same time
• Knowledgeable of social media and digital video platforms
• Ability to work in high pressure, fast paced production environment
• This position requires the ability to multi-task and prioritize.
• Ability to work independently with multiple teams
• At least 1-2 years experience working in the digital space
About BuzzFeed
BuzzFeed is the social news and entertainment company. BuzzFeed provides the most shareable breaking news, original reporting, entertainment and video across the social web to its global audience of 200M.
About BuzzFeed Motion Pictures (BFMP)
BuzzFeed Motion Pictures is one of the largest original content creators in the online video space, with 1.5 billion monthly views across all platforms. BFMP employs over 200 people across it's Hollywood based editorial and branded video teams.


text:
© 2017, SyfyWire. All rights reserved.
Tricia Helfer and Aimee Garcia join the cast of Lucifer, and showrunner Joe Henderson talks about how their characters' arrivals stirs the pot in Season 2.
The man responsible for bringing DC's version of the Devil to TV stopped by to talk about the upcoming Fox show at San Diego Comic-Con.


text: Quietly located on the outskirts of Quedlinburg, this hostel is just a 10-minute walk from the medieval Market Square. It offers simple accommodation with shared or private kitchen facilities. Set in a timber-framed building, Hostel Schützenbrücke features brightly decorated rooms and studios with internet access. A shared bathroom with laundry facilities can be found in the hallway. Studio guests can prepare light snacks and meals in their own kitchen. Guests are also welcome to use the shared kitchen or dine in the many restaurants within 0.6 miles of Hostel Schützenbrücke. Local attractions include Quedlinburg Abbey (1.6 miles) and the numerous medieval and Renaissance-style buildings in the Old Town. Visitors can also explore the scenic Saxony countryside by bike or on foot. Free on-site parking is provided by Hostel Schützenbrücke.


text:
Go back to town
You step outside to the fresh, summer air filled with lights and jubilance, ignorant to your friends' absence, and go to find Hailyn and Ciana. Perhaps your love interest can take your mind off the strange absence of the Roguish One.
You notice a pair of black-clad men, one a rather bearish, large fellow, and the other a tall but lean younger man with a shaved head, walk past. Both have identical wolf tattoos on their left cheeks. You feel a sense of dread as they walk past you, and although they don't turn in your direction, you feel as if somehow, without actually using their eyes, they're watching you.


text:
FloatFix - Floatation Therapy – Here is your chance to get a float at a discounted rate.
Would you like to step into our pod and give floating a go? Here is your chance to get a float at a discounted rate. FloatFix has teamed up with GrabOne!
We do not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of information available from our website. Every piece of information is valid only during the specified timeframe. In addition, the interpretation, modification, and usage rights for the message belong to the seller (or supplier) of the product (or service). Please see the Terms of Use.
Forgot password? Get a new password.


text:
About Me
Book Reviews
Publishing Services
Lena Kovadlo - poet, writer, author, publishing assistant
- poet, writer, author,
Current News & Updates
All of my books are available at my
author spotlight on Lulu
. You can also find them on Amazon and online at Barnes and Noble. Pick up a copy today! Happy reading everyone. -:)
I am working on my second poetry anthology. It's a nature poetry anthology. Hope to release it sometime this year.
I recently joined PenStrokes where people share their poetry and other creative writing. So far I've only published poetry but hope to share other creative writing in the future. Check it out:
My PenStrokes
I am currently working on my tenth book. It will feature poetry and maybe even some lyrics and prose.
I now publish books for other authors. Check out my publishing website for all the info -
I have started a writing group on Facebook where you can share poetry, lyrics, prose and other writings, as well as share your books and more. I invite you to join
Creative Writers Spotlight
My poem "My Tears" won first place in a poetry challenge.
I love photography and sharing it with others. Please check out my photography page on Facebook:
Lena Kovadlo Photography
where you will find photographs that I have taken and images that I have created.
I have started a new blog called
Timeless Treasures
where I will post some of my writing - poetry, lyrics, prose, fiction and others. Please visit this blog and leave your comments on whatever you read.
My poem "
Nowhere To Be Found"
is featured in an e-magazine called
In the Gesture of Words
I am now on Tubmlr. Follow me here:
I have joined Wattpad. Check out my page here:
I have started a cooking blog called
Lena's Culinary Delights
. Check it out today for delicious and healthy recipes, cooking tips, and other interesting things in the culinary world. I also have a page on Facebook of the same name. Please check it out and don't forget to like -
Lena's Culinary Delights
If you love sharing recipes and cooking related stuff with others I invite you to join my cooking group on Facebook
Creative Culinary Delights
Sign In
Create your own free website today