text:
|408 m²
|Property type
|Minimum Stay
|3 nights
Welcome to "The Sage Way' farm! A long tree lined private driveway leads to 25 acres of absolute heaven – in the heart of Frederick County! Historic farmhouse, barn and outbuildings were originally built in 1870 with additions and renovations during the past 25 years. A natural spring fed pond with fish and visiting geese! Conveniently situated on Frederick's Route 40 Alternate, one minute off I-70, and 10 minutes from historic downtown Frederick. Secluded and quiet – yet, practically next door from golf, shopping, restaurants, antiques, and lots more.
Enjoy all the charm and attractions of Frederick, or venture to nearby sites from the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War in four states and the District of Columbia (an easy drive). Nature is in the yard and sweeps up into the Blue Ridge Mountains.
30 minutes from Baltimore, 45 to Washington DC and Gettysburg, and only 20 minutes to the Grotto or Hagerstown Outlets.
Bedrooms: The West Wing Suite: Main level. Large bedroom, siting area, TV, kitchenette, full bath, two large walk-in closets. Bay window, deck with spectacular view, overlooking the Spring House and pond. Two queen beds.
Master Bedroom: Upper level. King sliegh bed, sitting area, walk-in closet, attached bath with jaccuzzi, balcony with view.
Double Room: Two full beds, dresser and two closets.
Twin Room: Two twin beds and closet.
Pineapple Room: Overlooking the front with a double bed. Walk-in closet.
Bridal Room: In the walk-out basement - Queen bed, closet & dresser. Spring House: Wrap around deck over the pond. Perfect for yoga/meditation.
Common Areas: KItchen is fully equiped with all electric appliances, dinnerware, flatware and cookware. Side exit towards 20 acres of rolling country side. Main dining room seats ten. Family room has TV, CD, DVD, reciever, sofa , fireplace and recliners.
Large basement recreation room kitchenette, dinette, TV, bar and sofas. Full bath. Walks out to flagstone patio and pond.
Large laundry room and pantry.
A Heavenly Escape!: This lovely vacation home sleeps 16 comfortably. Three kitchens, five bathrooms, pantry, linen closet, laundry, game room, large eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, elegant sitting room, two master suites, media room, and much more. Sit on the front porch or any patio or balcony, watch the geese and ducks swim in the pond, stroll around the green fields or long driveway, explore the huge historic barn - it is all so beautiful! Very safe too.
Perfect for every group activity, family reunions, yoga or spiritual retreats, girl's getaway and celebrations of any kind.
Visit our website for more details.
Fell in love with this lovely property the moment we saw it!
Renu purchased this farmhouse in 2011
It is so well situated off the highway and the City of Frederick. Short drives to Baltimore and DC.
Our family very much enjoyed our stay at Sage Way farm during our son's Frederick wedding. The front of the home is so deceiving at how expansive the house really is. We could have easily missed each other, because there was so much room. The generous parking allowed each of us to arrive from various places then easily drive into downtown and surrounding Frederick for the other wedding activities. The convenient location also provided many quick options for groceries, gas, shopping and restaurants. Unlike other properties we've rented this one is very well stocked (baby items, games, emergency items) and the welcome wine was very hospitable. Due to the weather we even found entertainment in watching the resident goose family with their new goslings swimming in the pond. Overall it was so nice to draw our family together in the peaceful haven of your home. We only wish we could have stayed longer.
Renu was a wonderful host and the process to rent the place was seamless. We had Thanksgiving dinner for 17 and stayed 4 nights this November. Could not have found a nice place to host the celebration. Good choice for the holidays!
Beautiful property and the house is enormous. All 14 of us fit very nicely.
We are formerly from the Frederick area, but now live in Florida. My son wanted an outdoor location for his rehearsal dinner and when I found Sage Way Farm it looked like the perfect solution. We could stay both stay there for the wedding and host the dinner. The event was a huge success and much of it was due to the beauty of the property itself. The house is spacious with plenty of room to prepare and serve the food. You can't beat the location either, just minutes to a grocery store, Home Depot and downtown Frederick. Renu was great to deal with and very accessible to answer all my questions.
We needed a large home for us and our 4 children's families in preparation for our 5th child's wedding in Frederick. The main kitchen has two ovens which was needed for making the wedding cakes. The downstairs worked well with a game room and kitchenette. Plenty of space, bedrooms, and baths. Some of the parents took the young children hiking. They loved playing outside. Indoors with 2 recreation areas it was easy to have multiple entertainment. If you need a large secluded home close to town for a vacation this is a great option. There is more to this place than the website is able to present.
We had a wonderful time at this property! There was plenty of room for all of our guests, and we really enjoyed the tranquil outdoor space. This is an ideal space for a large group and gathering. I also liked that we were not far at all from conveniences such as the grocery store and other things to do in Frederick.
30 minutes from Baltimore, 45 to Washington DC and Gettysburg, and only 20 minutes to the Grotto or Hagerstown Outlets. Located on Route 40 Alternate - adjacent to the 'Golden Mile' of Frederick with all retail, restaurants and entertainment. 5 minutes from downtown Frederick!
Other Activities: Enjoy all the charm and attractions of Frederick, or venture to nearby sites from the French and Indian War, the Revolutionary War, and the Civil War
Golf: VFW Golf Course - next door.
Musket Ridge Golf Course - 15 minutes.
Other Frederick County Golf Courses within minutes.
Ski: Ski Liberty - 40 minutes.
|Rate Period
|Weekend Night
My Standard Rate
3 night minimum stay
|Pet Fee
|A$66.89 + Tax
|Property Damage Protection
|Tax Rate
Minimum stay 2 nights in February - March 2014


text:
Contact us 24/7: +1 877 678 9627
View product details
Zoom In
- - This style runs true to size.
- - Model's height is 177cm / 5'10" and wears a size Small.
Mimi Holliday by Damaris' nude sheer lace briefs with a fuchsia satin trim and a delicate scalloped edge will make a beautiful base to your day. Wear them with the matching bra for feminine underpinning.
- Nude sheer lace briefs with a fuchsia satin waistband and visible lining. Mimi Holliday by Damaris briefs have a scalloped trim, a bow embellishment at front, are partially lined and simply slip on. 20% silk, 70% nylon, 5% elastane, 5% cotton. Hand wash.
Product Code: 65283
For alternative suggestions, contact our Fashion Consultants
Help & Advice
Product Code: 65283

subset: commoncrawl


text:
OCT 1994 While running for the U.S. Senate in MA, Republican Mitt Romney debated incumbent Sen. Ted Kennedy (D). Romney said that homosexuals should be allowed to serve as Boy Scout leaders. At the time he served on the national (volunteer) executive board of directors (NEB) of the BSA. His church, the Church of Jesus Christ and Latter Day Saints, adopted the BSA program as its official male youth program in 1913. LDS Church doctrine condemned homosexual activity as sinful. His 3 younger sons earned the Eagle Scout rank.
DEC 2000 The 2002 Salt Lake Winter Olympic Committee, under Mitt Romneys leadership, banned local Boy Scouts from helping at the Olympics games in FEB 2002. Romneys spokesman, Caroline Shaw, justified the decision based upon Olympic rules which barred youth under the age of 18. This rule evidently was not in effect 4 years earlier at the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, GA, where scouts from the Atlanta Area Council were heavily involved in Olympic activities. Adult scouters could help at the Salt Lake Games but not while wearing their BSA uniforms. Romney declined to speak with all BSA representatives.
8/05/2012 - A spokeswoman for Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, Andrea Saul, wrote in an e-mail to the press that Romneys 1994 public support of homosexuals in scouitng remained his position today.
And now for a blast from past ...
by Chuck Baldwin
April 23, 2002
By now, we have a clear record on the Bush administration in regard to homosexuality. The record reveals that President Bush is more than sympathetic to the homosexual agenda. One could even argue that Bush has become (or always was) a proud promoter of that agenda. Here is the record; you judge for yourself.
1. Candidate George W. Bush appointed four openly homosexual, gay-rights advocates to his presidential campaign steering committee. According to the homosexual group, Log Cabin Republicans, "scores" of Bush state steering committee members and campaign volunteers were homosexuals.
2. Perhaps this explains why hundreds of homosexuals gathered in Washington, D.C., last weekend to "celebrate the achievements and leadership of George W. Bush." It also helps to explain why Rich Tafel, executive director of Log Cabin Republicans, said, "We want the country to know that we are behind our president and administration."
3. On Dec. 21, 2001, President Bush signed a historic bill, which "for the first time allows the District of Columbia government to fund a program that will give domestic partners of city employees access to health benefits." Remember, Bush insisted that openly homosexual Congressman Jim Kolbe of Arizona be given a prominent speaking role at the Republican National Convention. It was Kolbe who introduced the amendment lifting the ban on gay partner benefits in D.C.
4. Bush named Scot Evertz, a prominent homosexual activist, to head the White House AIDS office even though he had absolutely no experience dealing with public health issues.
5. Bush appointed another homosexual activist, Donald Cappoccia, to the U.S. Commission on Fine Arts.
6. Bush appointed openly homosexual, Michael Guest, as Ambassador to Romania. Since then, Bush has decided to leave in place a Clinton policy that calls for supporting the "unmarried partners" of U.S. Foreign Service workers. This allows Guest's live-in lover to live in the U.S. Embassy in Bucharest and allows him to join Guest at official embassy functions.
7. Bush presided over the appointment of homosexual activist, Stephen Herbits, to oversee the choice of civilian personnel at the Pentagon.
8. Bush has not reversed a single pro-homosexual policy instituted by former president Bill Clinton. Not even one!
9. The Bush administration posted a job for what is called a "gay and lesbian program specialist" at the Department of Agriculture.
10. Bush appointed the ardently pro-homosexual Governor of Massachussetts, Paul Cellucci, as U.S. Ambassador to Canada.
11. Bush appointed Lewis Eisenberg to become the new GOP chief fundraiser. Eisenberg has a long history of supporting pro-homosexual and pro-abortion candidates.
12. Just yesterday, The Washington Times reported, "The Bush administration has joined European delegates to an upcoming U.N. summit on children in moving to recognize families 'in various forms,' including unmarried cohabiting couples and homosexual partners."
Concerned Women for America http://www.cwfa.org/ is so concerned that it recently released a statement saying, "President George Bush is just another Bill Clinton on the homosexual-rights issue." Perhaps Log Cabin spokesman, Rich Tafel, best summarized the situation. He said, "He [Bush] has a vision of a different Republican Party." If homosexual activists such as Tafel can see the real George W. Bush, why cannot Christian conservatives?
And since this column by Chuck Baldwin ...
2005-2006 Ken Mehlman served as the chairman of the Republican National Committee.
8/26/2010 - Mehlman came out as homosexual, making him 1 of the most prominent openly homosexual figures in the Republican Party. Mehlman says he "beat back efforts to attack same-sex marriage" in private discussions with GOP officials knowing, of course, that Bush strategist Karl Rove "had been working with Republicans to make sure that anti-gay initiatives and referenda would appear on November ballots in 2004 and 2006" to help the party. Mehlman adds that he "'really wished' he had come to terms with his sexual orientation earlier, 'so I could have worked against [the Federal Marriage Amendment]' and 'reached out to the gay community in the way I reached out to African Americans.'"
Excellent post and source, thanks.


text:
Gulp, here we are. I must confess I'm a little sentimental about letting this one go. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone who read, and especially those who took the time to review. It means a lot and makes the whole process fun. I'd like to offer special thanks to the faithful crew who took the whole ride with me-you rock!
Finally, I couldn't post this without acknowledging the contributions of FirstDraft, an invaluable consulting therapist without whose creative solutions to my writing "problems" and endless tolerance for whinging this story would probably still be languishing on my hard drive.
Same warning as last time...happily married...
"Mama, when will Papa be home?"
Anna sighed. It was the fourth time Lily had asked this in the last hour alone. She hadn't left her perch by the parlor window since after breakfast. She really was her father's daughter. These separations were hard on her.
She checked on Henry, playing on the rug with his new toy train, and was grateful he was finally distracted. She had caught him three times that morning sticking his fingers into his birthday cake. Turning four, it was the first year he really understood that the fuss was all about him and he was eager for the party to start. She silently thanked John's mother for sending the train and hoped she wouldn't mind that Anna had resorted to giving it to him early in the hopes of keeping him occupied and out of mischief.
A gust of cool air rushed through the room and Anna went to adjust the window. Fall was definitely on its way and she found herself glad of it. It had been a very hectic summer at Downton, brought about by all of the changes in recent years. Two more weddings had followed John and Anna's in relatively quick succession. Lady Edith had been introduced to some of her father's colleagues on their visit to London during the war and had begun a correspondence with one of the officers. He had proposed when he was discharged and she had happily accepted. They were now established just outside of London.
The war had forced Lady Mary to grow up a fair measure while simultaneously softening Matthew Crawley a bit. After his return they managed to put their past behind them and realize that they were still very well suited. Their wedding had come about a year after Lady Edith's and they settled into Crawley House together.
After her sisters were married Lady Sybil convinced her parents to let her make an extended visit to America to stay with her Ladyship's family. She had been expected back after a year but had shocked everyone by asking to remain in order to pursue studies at Radcliffe College. She was still there now, and Anna doubted she'd be returning anytime soon.
As such, the great house had become rather empty. Lord and Lady Grantham still entertained, but there wasn't as much call for it with their daughters off on their own pursuits. At the same time, Mr. and Mrs. Crawley were enjoying the fruitful abundance of their marital felicity. Three sons and a daughter had arrived in the last six years and another was on the way. Crawley House was bursting at the seams.
The solution was obvious, if a daunting prospect. Her Ladyship had taken some convincing to warm up to the idea as she wasn't terribly keen to leave the comforts of the estate, but in the end she was a doting grandmother and remembered the joys her own girls had experienced growing up at Downton. She secured a promise from His Lordship that she could redecorate Crawley House to her tastes and agreed to the plan.
The matter decided, preparations for the great reshuffling began. Mr. Carson elected to follow Lord and Lady Grantham as the position would be much less demanding now that he was nearing his retirement. Surprising everyone, and yet no one, really, he and Mrs. Hughes announced their intention to marry when he left. She would accompany him to Crawley House. Having tended to him for most of the last 15 years, Mr. Molesley would be retained as valet to Mr. Crawley and would be moving with him to the estate. Mrs. Patmore and Mrs. Bird would remain in their respective posts for the time being.
At both Mr. Carson's and Lord Grantham's recommendation, Mr. Bates was proposed to assume the position of butler at Downton. Though she respected their opinions greatly, Lady Mary initially had trouble putting aside the lessons of her upbringing. A butler represented a home—surely they couldn't have a man with such an infirmity in that position? Mr. Crawley, however, would hear none of it. He had never been a slave to convention or appearances and after his experiences in the war he refused to discount a man for the wounds he had sustained. That discussion was ended promptly and firmly and the offer was made.
John was flattered and interested in position, but he and Anna did not want to leave Graham cottage. This was a point of discussion, but eventually they reasoned that the Molesleys were willing to return to the married quarters at Downton and it would only take the hall boy a few minutes to run down to the cottage if John were needed, so it would be acceptable for him to stay. With that sorted, John happily accepted the post. He would miss spending his days with Lord Grantham, but he felt honored to help maintain and preserve the estate that was so dear to his Lordship.
With everything else in place, a new housekeeper was engaged and the great move was set for July. One afternoon Anna left the children with their neighbor for a few hours to come help John settle in to his pantry. While they were working she happened to look up and notice that the housekeeper's parlor was unoccupied. Mrs. Hughes had already vacated the space and Anna remembered that Mrs. Burton, her replacement, would not be arriving for another few days.
Unable to ignore the opportunity, she put down the ledgers she was boxing up and took John's hand. She led him across the hall without a word and dragged him inside. He was confused at first, but as she reached around him to lock the door he realized what she was thinking of and his heart began to race. Knowing they didn't dare take too long, he quickly laid her on the settee and they acted out an old "what if?" to their great satisfaction. Afterwards he insisted they find a chance to do the same in his pantry so that he would always have the memory of her in there with him.
Even after the transition was complete it had taken some time for everyone to adjust to their new roles. Mr. Molesley stepped in when there were large parties and the footmen weren't sufficient to attend all the guests, however due to his father's age and ill health he preferred not to travel very often. Therefore, Bates usually traveled with Mr. Crawley while Molesley managed things in his absence. It was, perhaps, an unorthodox arrangement, but one that was working well for all parties involved. All parties, that is, except Lily. She hated it when her father had to travel and impatiently awaited his return.
Lily had come into the world quietly, a relief to both of them, but especially John, who had gotten very anxious as her time approached. He had begun to sleep fitfully and in the small hours of one particularly bad night Anna finally managed to coax out of him that he was afraid that everything was too good to be true; that certainly he couldn't deserve all of the happiness that had been given to him and something must be coming along to take it all away. She was taken aback at the resurrection of his old fears—he had been quite steady and content since their marriage. She couldn't make him promises, but she did reassure him that Dr. Clarkson always said she was healthy and strong. In the end she agreed, at his insistence, to go to the hospital in Harrogate to have the baby, a new option only just available.
It turned out to be a rather routine birth. Anna wouldn't have exactly called it easy, but there had been no complications or surprises. Lily had Anna's large eyes, and was born with a shock of dark hair like her father. When John had finally been allowed to come to them they sat in near silence for over an hour, simply marveling at what they had created.
Three years later Henry had come along, arriving with a loud squall that predicated the noise and energy that would follow him from then on. He had light coloring like his mother but Anna and John had both been mystified at the wild curls that formed after his first birthday given that no one they knew in either of their families had that kind of hair. Mrs. Bates eventually solved that puzzle, showing them an old tintype of her husband as young man with the same curly mop. John had always known his father to have closely cropped his hair and therefore he hadn't remembered.
Anna would confess to being a little surprised at how well John had taken to fatherhood. She had known that he would be a good parent and would love his children wholeheartedly, but she hadn't realized how active he'd intended to be in their lives. Where most of the men she knew left their offspring over to their wives or a nurse, he was somewhat unique.
A few weeks after Lily was born she had reached her limit. She was still recovering from her labor, hadn't slept properly in days, and couldn't seem to stop Lily's crying. John had arrived home for tea to find both of them sobbing in the kitchen. Instead of being disappointed with his wife for being unable to manage one tiny infant, he had gotten her up and led her to bed, insisting that she take a break while he tended to Lily. They had found that afternoon that his limp made for the perfect rhythm to soothe a fussy baby. He had spent hours over the next several months, and again with Henry, pacing the floor of the cottage, lulling them into slumber.
As they had grown he still spent much of his free time with them. With his new responsibilities John wasn't able to get home every afternoon, but he stole an hour here or there when he could, plus he now had one evening off per week and a half day each Sunday. He read to them, taught them how to build and fix things, and never lost patience with their endless questions. They had saved enough to go to the seashore during his fortnight earlier in the summer. He showed Lily and Henry how to fly kites and skip rocks and slipped them sweets when Anna wasn't looking. It was no wonder that his children were deeply attached to him and not inclined to tolerate his absences well.
"Mama? Did you hear me? When will Papa come?"
"It shouldn't be too much longer, dear. Why don't you go look at your books?" Lily had started at the village school the previous year and it rapidly became apparent she would share John's voracious appetite for the printed word.
"No, I'll stay here. That way I can see him first."
Anna smiled and went back into the kitchen. Satisfied the stew was still simmering, the cake was undisturbed, and the table was ready, there was little left to do but wait. She understood Lily's disquiet. Truth be told, she didn't enjoy John's departures much herself. She missed lying next to him at night, missed his laugh, just missed him.
"He's here! He's here! " Lily's enthusiasm likely ensured that even the neighbors were aware of John's homecoming. She heard the door unlatch and made it to the parlor just in time to see her run outside and throw herself at him. Wherever Lily went Henry was bound to follow, and so he was right behind.
"Papa! It's my birthday!
John laughed. "Right you are." He took a parcel out from under his arm. "And what do you suppose I've got here?"
"A present!" Henry cried, jumping up and down.
"Go put it by your plate and wash for dinner."
"Yes, Papa." He ran off back into the house.
He gazed down at his daughter, who had wrapped her arms around his waist and attached herself to his side. "You're awfully quiet, Lily-pad."
"I'm just happy you're home. I wish you didn't have to go."
"We all have our duties. But I do miss you too." He bent down to drop a kiss on her head. "Go wash for dinner and see that your brother does a proper job of it too."
She squeezed him once more and went back inside. He shifted his attention to Anna, who had waited for him in the doorway.
"Alone at last," he said with a mischievous grin. It had become something of a private joke between them over the years, and every time he said it her heart skipped a beat, just as it had the first time.
"Almost," she answered, her own grin full of possibilities for later.
Making no attempt to avoid brushing against her, he came in and shut the door. He kissed her then, slowly and deeply, his hands wandering over her possessively. Later, indeed.
He pulled back just as Henry came bounding into the room. "Look, Papa! Granny sent me a train!"
"I was desperate," she said to John's quizzical expression. "You have no idea what this morning was like."
He nodded in sympathy and then addressed Henry. "That seems like a fine train. You'll have to show it to me after dinner. Go set it down now and come to the table."
He followed Anna into the kitchen, shrugging off his jacket and removing his tie and collar. "That's a pretty dress. I don't think I've seen that one before."
"Thank you. Your mother sent it along with Henry's train. It was so kind of her. It's nice to have something new without big panels in the front."
"I wouldn't get rid of all of those just yet," he replied with a wink.
A cheeky reply died on her tongue as she was interrupted by Lily. "Why would you have a dress with big panels in the front?"
Ignoring John's chuckle, she turned to her. "To fit you under, poppet, while you were growing in my belly," she answered, pinching Lily's nose affectionately. "You'll have to show Papa your new dress from Granny later on."
"It's so pretty! Just like Mama's."
Everyone took their place at the table and they had a pleasant dinner together. Henry proudly showed his father where had sampled his cake, but John didn't have the heart to scold him for it. He excitedly opened his presents, receiving a football from his parents, a tin of crayons and drawing paper from Anna's mother, and sweets from her sister. Finally he opened the parcel that his father gave him.
"A storybook! Read it?"
John glanced over at Anna, who nodded and stood to begin clearing the dishes. "I certainly will. Let's all go into the parlor."
He sat down in his chair. Lily clamored in with him, though she was nearly too big anymore. Henry perched on the ottoman, making room for himself next to his father's feet. John opened the book and Anna listened to his soft Irish burr as he read to them:
Here is Edward Bear, coming downstairs now, bump, bump, bump , on the back of his head, behind Christopher Robin. It is, as far as he knows, the only way of coming downstairs, but sometimes he feels that there really is some other way, if only he could stop bumping for a moment and think of it.
Lily giggled at this. With a warm smile, he continued:
And then he feels that perhaps there isn't. Anyhow, here he is at the bottom, and ready to be introduced to you. Winnie-the-Pooh.
She looked up from her mending half an hour later as his voice trailed off. "Anna," he called softly. She got up and came around the side of his chair to see that both of the children were fast asleep, no doubt worn out by the commotion of the day. She reached over and lifted Lily from him while he rose, taking care to gently ease his leg out from where Henry's head had come to rest on it. She then placed her back down on the chair. Lily stirred a bit, shifted, and stilled again. Anna went to the basket in the corner and returned with blankets. She covered them both, letting her hand linger in Henry's curls. They would have to be cut soon—John had been hinting at it for weeks—but she wasn't looking forward to the day when he wouldn't look like her baby anymore.
Satisfied they were warm and comfortable, she smiled at John and was not at all surprised to see the twinkle in his eye. "Well, "she said, forcing her voice to stay impassive, "those dinner dishes aren't just going to wash themselves." She only got a half step away when his arm darted out and caught her around the waist. He silenced her surprised squeak with his lips.
"The washing up can wait," he murmured into her ear. "I don't know that I can say the same for myself." She trembled against him.
"What did you have in mind?" she asked coyly.
Too preoccupied to answer her back, he urged her down to their room, quietly closing the door behind them. She locked her arms around his neck as he crushed her to him
"John," she gasped when he began nipping at her throat, "you've only been gone three days."
"Three days too long" he rumbled against her skin while pressing tightly against her. She could hardly argue with that. After getting rid of his waistcoat she pushed his braces down and began unbuttoning his shirt, but he pulled away and impatiently yanked it over his head, tossing it on the floor and setting himself to work on her dress. In a flash it was gone and his practiced hands were unhooking her corset and removing the rest of her layers with a desperate efficiency.
She drew him over to the bed and unfastened his trousers, slipping her hands inside to tease him before laying back and reaching out in invitation. He sat down on the edge and hurriedly kicked off the last of his clothing. Turning to move over her, he stopped suddenly. The sight of her, aroused and welcoming, made his chest tighten. "God, I missed you," he sighed.
She knew they didn't have time to linger—the children could wake up at any moment—but she couldn't help taking just a minute to savor him. She sat up and clutched tightly at the broad shoulders and strong chest she loved so much. He held on to her just as securely, resting his cheek on her hair and breathing her in. She maneuvered herself into his lap and the evidence of his desire instantly brought her back to their previous fervor.
She pushed him all the way on to the bed and then down, setting herself above him and relishing the hunger in his dark, dark eyes. "I missed you too," she whispered huskily in his ear, biting gently at the lobe and smiling at his groan. She knew how much he loved it when she took control. She had been shy that first time in their little room in Scarborough when he coaxed her atop him and showed her how, but his obvious enjoyment and the amazing sensations easily helped her past her nerves. It had become a great favorite of theirs, especially when his leg was playing up or they were short on time.
He ran his hands up her legs and over her hips before pausing to span her waist, perhaps no longer quite so narrow but still admirable for a mother of two who was nearing 40 more quickly than she cared to acknowledge. He leaned her forward and let his touch roam over her heatedly, making sure to visit all of her favorite spots as she ground against him. Unable to wait an instant longer she rose and took him inside her, shuddering at the feeling of completion that always came when they were joined. She had no capacity left for finesse and moved frenetically above him, pausing only briefly to capture his cry in her mouth before picking up again, intent on reaching her own release. It was not far off—his fingertips grazed her center and moments later she arched back and let out a low moan. She fell against him and they shared a long kiss, intimately replaying what their bodies had just done.
She slid over to his side and he gently traced patterns on her shoulder until his breathing slowed and evened out. Anna lay contentedly for several minutes until she heard noise coming from the parlor. He dragged his eyes open but she placed a hand on his chest, stilling him. "I'll go," she whispered, brushing a kiss across his lips. "Get some rest. I'll wake you for supper."
She dressed hastily and headed back down the hall. Henry was still out but she found Lily awake, sitting up in John's chair.
"Where is Papa?" she asked, yawning.
"He's having a nap, darling." At this, Lily rolled over and settled back down, not yet done with hers either.
Watching them, Anna couldn't help being struck by how rich her life really was. She considered their cozy little cottage, with Henry's train abandoned on the floor, John and Lily's books piled up on the shelves, and her mending in a heap on the rocking chair. She could still feel her loving husband on her skin, could see their beautiful, healthy children in front of her, and for a moment she was nearly overcome.
She thought about how easily this might never have happened. What if she hadn't been able make him understand? What if they had lost faith or couldn't endure those long years apart? It had been a slow, sometimes difficult road, and at some points she had nothing more than hope to cling to, but as she basked now in the warmth of their happy family she knew with complete certainty that it had all been worth the wait.


text: Social Media influence on viewer engagementMark Bruce Freeman, Matt Halliwell, Alison FreemanICIS2013Society is being reshaped through Social Media. The case of Social Media integration into the London 2012 Olympics mainstream media coverage is used to demonstrate this. Social Media has modified television viewing from a passive to an active activity. It has also allowed opinions to be shared more quickly and broadly. Analysis of practical examples through… (More)


text:
Want to see less ads, private areas and be able to post? Register Today to receive all these benefits and more!
Dismiss Notice
Want to see less ads, post content and the ability to buy & sell Oakleys?
Prizm Road vs OO Red Iridium - Photo Comparison
Discussion in 'Oakley Sunglasses Discussion' started by max4321, 3/9/15.


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our simple sign up form and login to the website.
This step is elective but will greatly raise your chances of receiving views from other daters on the website. Tell people about yourself, your hobbies and upload your nicest photo of yourself.
Utilise our website's advanced search to pinpoint over 60s members who meet your criteria. Or just flip through listings and pinpoint folks that pique your interest.
Located someone who tickles your fancy? Send a note to them or just a wink and await their reply. With a little luck you'll be on your way to discovering your soulmate.
It's quick and simple


text:
- Home
- About Us
- Academics
- Humanities
- Math
- Science
- Computer Science
- Spanish
- Visual & Performing Arts
- Social and Emotional Learning
- Physical Education
- Entrepreneurial Studies
- Library
- Student Life
- Athletics
- Uniquely GMS
- Admission
- Alumnae
- Giving
- Summer
Scholarship Breakfast
The GMS Scholarship Breakfast fundraiser is an inspirational event which helps provide funding for our ambitious scholarship goals. GMS is committed to offering full scholarships to motivated girls who show academic promise, but whose families cannot afford the cost of tuition. The GMS Scholarship Program provides girls from underserved populations the opportunity for an academically challenging education in a supportive environment.
The Scholarship Breakfast features a compelling keynote speaker and a heart-warming alumna speaker and scholarship recipient. Recent keynote speakers have included: Julie Lythcott-Haims, New York Times best-selling author; Condoleezza Rice, Stanford Professor and Former Secretary of State; Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook and author; Kamala Harris, California Attorney General; Diane Greene, CEO of VMware; and Carol Dweck, Stanford Professor and author.
2017 Scholarship Breakfast
The Scholarship Breakfast will be held March 3, 2017, featuring a keynote speaker Anne-Marie Slaughter.
Registration will open at 7:45 am and the event will conclude at 9:30 am at the Crowne Plaza Cabaña Hotel in Palo Alto. Ticket will be available for sale on January 3, 2017. If you would like to be on the mailing list or volunteer, please contact, Chelsey Pippin at email@example.com.
Buy Tickets
Click here for our secure online portal to purchase individual event tickets, a table, or make a donation to the Scholarship Program. For questions, please contact Theresa Winterbauer Martinez at firstname.lastname@example.com, or (650) 968-8338 ext.107. We look forward to seeing you at the breakfast.


text:
Need a Lipid Panel Test in Pico Rivera, CA? Simply order online 24/7 and get a fast, affordable Lipid Panel Test at a lab near you (Find More Locations):
What is a Lipid Panel Test?
A Lipid Panel Test is a panel of lab tests that measure the lipid panel. People in Pico Rivera, CA order the Lipid Panel Test to get a baseline or for ongoing tracking.
How much does a Lipid Panel Test cost?
Our Lipid Panel Test price includes the doctor's order that you need to get tested in Pico Rivera, CA, all lab fees and taxes, and a pdf copy of your results. For current prices, please CLICK HERE.
What does a Lipid Panel Test lab report look like?
For a Lipid Panel Test sample report, please CLICK HERE.
We are delighted to offer the Lipid Panel Test in Pico Rivera, CA.
Lipid Panel Test in other cities near Pico Rivera, CA:Alhambra | Bell | Downey | El Monte | La Mirada | Los Angeles | Maywood | Montebello | Monterey Park | Norwalk | Rosemead | San Gabriel | Santa Fe Springs | South El Monte | Whittier


text: Please note: this business is now closed; please see the listing for Museum of American Illustration. Dedicated to exploring this popular genre in all its forms, from children's comic strips to political cartoons, Japanese anime to homegrown graphic novels, this small museum is a must for comic book fans. Changing exhibits pay tribute to the giants of this art form, including Stan Lee of Marvel Comics and the covers of Mad Magazine, and explore interesting themes like the depiction of African Americans in comics and the diverse representation of zombies, vampires and ghosts in cartoons.


text:
10 Things Cats Understand Better Than Us
Humans might be the smartest mammals on Earth, but that doesn't mean we *get* everything. Here are some things cats understand that we often forget. Watch topnotch cats compete for the best new Internet cat video of 2013 at The Friskies.
1. Bags are EXTREMELY dangerous.
2. Never underestimate the power of your imagination.
3. The most important meal of the day is breakfast. (And they know how to wake you up in time for theirs.)
4. Diet soda is for suckers.
5. How to say exactly what's on your mind.
6. The importance of drinking eight glasses of water a day.
7. They will openly admit that those singing birthday cards are super annoying, even if "it's the thought that counts."
8. Cleanliness is very important.
Via cheezburger.com
9. They take on unforeseen aggressors before we even realize it.
10. Sometimes all you really need is a high-five.
Preview Your Response
Latest Posts From Friskies


text:
We gave the impression that Kevin Crompton, former corporate director of education and children's services at Solihull, had been promoted to chief executive of the council when he has taken up that position with Luton Borough Council (Ins and outs, page 10, Society, March 8).
A Guardian Unlimited travel guide to Germany for the World Cup, published on December 21 2005, had Munich's town hall with its glockenspiel in Odeonsplatz when they are in Marienplatz.
Paul Flynn, mentioned in an article The selling of a wonder drug, page 9, G2, March 29, is a Labour MP not Lib Dem.
Liverpool Hope University is now the correct title, rather than Liverpool Hope University College (Corrections, March 30).
Homophone corner: "Of course officials will be pouring over the figures ..." (Playing Robin Hood, page 30, March 10).
· It is the policy of the Guardian to correct significant errors as soon as possible. Please quote the date and page number. Readers may contact the office of the readers' editor by telephoning +44 (0)20 7713 4736 between 11am and 5pm UK time Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. Send mail to The Readers' Editor, 119 Farringdon Road, London EC1R 3ER. Fax +44 (0)20 7239 9997. Email: email@example.com. The Guardian's editorial code incorporates the editors' code overseen by the Press Complaints Commission: see www.pcc.org.uk


text:
wait! this ones the last one? yay
Do you see that watering can? lol its floating xD
Poor Tree
bloop bloop bored bored hmmmmm ehhh bored bored
still bored, i think shes watching me..... ok she just walked away
are we done yet? this is so long
Im Bored
Are you bored too? Im trying this new thing out lol. I like listening to music :D
Present Remotely
Send the link below via email or IMCopy
Present to your audienceStart remote presentation
- Invited audience members will follow you as you navigate and present
- People invited to a presentation do not need a Prezi account
- This link expires 10 minutes after you close the presentation
- A maximum of 30 users can follow your presentation
- Learn more about this feature in our knowledge base article
Do you really want to delete this prezi?
Neither you, nor the coeditors you shared it with will be able to recover it again.
Make your likes visible on Facebook?
Connect your Facebook account to Prezi and let your likes appear on your timeline.
You can change this under Settings & Account at any time.
Im Bored
No description
Jana Reinmuthon 19 February 2014
Comments (0)
Please log in to add your comment.


text:
Need a Measles Titer in Portland, OR? Simply order online 24/7 and get a fast, affordable Measles Titer at a lab near you (Find More Locations):
Why would I get a Measles Titer?
The Measles Titer is a blood test used to prove immunity to Measles. People in Portland, OR get the Measles Titer for general screening or for work or school compliance.
How much does a Measles Titer cost?
Our Measles Titer price includes the doctor's order that you need to get tested in Portland, OR, all lab fees and taxes, and a pdf copy of your results. For current prices, CLICK HERE.
What does a Measles Titer test report look like?
For a sample report, please CLICK HERE.
We are delighted to offer the Measles Titer in Portland, OR.
Measles Titer in other cities near Portland, OR:Beaverton | Boring | Canby | Clackamas | Fairview | Gladstone | Happy Valley | Lake Oswego | Oregon City | Sherwood | Tigard | Tualatin | Vancouver | West Linn | Wilsonville


text:
Would you like to save as your currency permanently or for this visit only?
Great natural feeling landscape with beautiful view. Down in center of town within walking distance of many points of interest. On-site dining was disappointing but not a problem with many eateries nearby.
Rooms were great. Lobby is excellent. Location is good. over all excellent. I did not quite like the restaurant staff. Sorry I am having to say this.
The room accommodations and staff were excellent as was (surprisingly) the food at the hotel restaurant. Access to room was awkward since hotel is built on a hillside. Proximity to main part of Yosemite is deceiving. Although only 15 miles from southern park entrance it is another 26 miles to the main "valley" of Yosemite on a winding mountain road taking a total of 90 minutes. Excellent place to stay if only taking one day to see Yosemite highlights and driving through from the northern Mariposa entrance.
Close to highway 41 and Yosemite. The heater was very loud. Several times woke up to turn it off due to rattling and clicking sounds. Otherwise nice hotel, HOWEVER......woke up in the morning to our gas cap on the ground. Someone had syphoned over half a tank of gas outfoxed our expedition! That's ALOT of gas. We called the office, no security cameras and their 1 security guard happened to be off that night. Worst part is...they were aware. Staff response was "ugh! Again?! Havened to 5cars yesterday! It's a problem we have". Really? No notification to your patrons? No extra effort for increased security. Not ONE SIGN of "park at your own risk. Not responsible for loss or damage". No notice on any paper or receipt and no verbal communication. Spoke with manager who blew it off. Complete lack of customer service or even sense of responsibility. At least make patrons aware. We will not be back.
The hotel was close to Yosemite which is why I came to the area. It was close to many restaurants and stores. So you had a wide variety of types of restaurants to choose from. I traveled alone but felt very safe in the area. The staff was very friendly and answered all my questions to my satisfaction. They really made my stay very pleasant. Wonderful staff both in the check in area and restaurant and bar located on the premises. The room was clean and quiet. The lobby was lovely and welcoming.
The staff were accommodating and friendly. I was running in an event before continental breakfast would have been available so they packed me a goodie bag so I would have something to eat. They also accommodated a late check out for me so that I would be able to shower after my run before my long drive home.
close to yosemite NP and close to businesses in Oakhurst. Rooms need updating, layout of rooms is tricky.
Beautiful grounds, well landscaped, beautiful lobby, comfortable bed, cool murals of Yosemite in room and lobby, balcony was a plus, dinner at restaurant right next door was excellent for the price. Pool was too far away, the whole property is on a hill and the pool is all the way at the top.
Room size, open feel, great location, ambiance, large and comfortable king beds, spacious bathroom, scenic location, friendly staff.
The staff were very accommodating. Room was spacious and had all the amenities. Great location! The only negative - pillows were not comfy.
Hotel room was pretty clean and they had a good breakfast. The receptionists were friendly. It was 15miles away from the south entrance of Yosemite National forest, I wish it was closer.
Th price was reasonable. Most Comfort Inn's are HOTELS this is a motel, which is not terrible. Just not real comfortable with that traveling alone - I will look closer the next time I book. Check in was slow and less than welcoming. When asked where If I wanted a room upstairs or down I said I did not care. Then in a loud voice she verified that I was traveling alone and other info - with a lobby full of people checking in. I didn't care for that being announced. When I drove to the section where my room was. I stayed in my car for some time because I felt uncomfortable with the group hanging out on the balcony, smoking, drinking and listening to loud music - who would be able to watch me walk to my room across the court yard alone with my bags. They stayed - so I just braved it out. I did not feel real safe & was very mindful of my surroundings when I later left and returned from dinner. Those people continued to party on a Thursday night until around midnight. I would not stay there again as a woman traveling alone. Breakfast the next day was marginal at best - I skipped it.
Continental breakfast
Spa shouldn't be closed on cold seasons
They were very kind and welcoming. Great location and close to The Pines Resort where are friends were getting Married. It was a non smoking room but the room was either previously one or the previous guests did not abide. That was the only thing negative to say about this great, affordable Comfort Inn.
Good value for the money. Friendly staff at the reception. Breakfast area a little small, but staff is very fast to respond with filling and cleaning. Overall very good experience.
I loved the beds, the comfy pillows and clean sheets! Fridge had perfect capacity and the tv options made it easy to be a mom away from her kids on my solo adventure. The breakfast options were excellent. The a/c took awhile to catch up in the high temps but after a few hours it was an ice box. just took a bit to get there.
Location was close to Yosemite, and the room was clean. We got just what we needed - close, cheap stay to the park. It's a budget hotel but it's a good value for your money. The breakfast wasn't great, but I wasn't expecting it to be.
Close to Yosemite but the hotel staff is terrible They were short tempered. They hung up the phone during the conversation. They asked us to use a pump on the toilet by ourselves (probably though we work for them)
Ease of check-in/check out. Breakfast. Convenience of location. Window blinds in bathroom were filthy. Noise and all night lights from adjoining restaurant/kitchen outside bathroom window were annoying, had to keep bathroom door closed. Heavy drapes in bedroom covered air conditioning vents preventing air from venting into room.
It is a family inn managed by his owner. Very nice place. Kind of being at home. Very close to south entrance of Yosemite national park.
They had breakfast included, free parking, and free movie rentals. Our room door was left ajar for hours after the room was cleaned, and there were dead bugs squished on the walls of the bathroom and bedroom.
Close to Yosemite National Park. Cute carved bears. Quite noisy, on a truck-filled highway, even after I specifically asked for a quiet room. Only a continental, not full, breakfast. Room needed a facelift; not attractive at all. Uncomfortable bed Hall carpet was filthy.No TV listing. Quite weak Wi-Fi signal. These are a lot of weaknesses for a three-star establishment with a $120 rate. I won't stay there again.
They surprised us with a suite with a huge balcony which was wonderful. Clean & lovely staff. Oakhurst is a small town with little to offer for fun. Breakfast is a cattle call with everyone fighting to warm their bread or bagel in 2 toasters. Oakhurst is much further than I'd imagined from Yosemite.
Staff was very friendly and helpful. Clean, comfortable room close to Yosemite.
Nice place, good price, not far from the entrance to Yosemite. Clean. Lobby is being remodeled. Room was spacious. I would stay here again. Toilet and shower/tub were a little old looking. But worked fine and clean. Breakfast could use a few more choices. Some hot foods besides toast would be nice.
Had big rooms and had offered a good breakfast in the mornings. Beds were comfortable. That I wasn't told there would be an immediate Room charge deposit placed on my cArd until I left. since I had already paid for the room prior I was expecting that extra charge right when I checked in.
The friendly staff are happy to share the colorful past of this historical hotel and its conversions from cattle ranch to post-WWII military hospital to Hollywood getaway to the family retreat and special occation hotel it has become today. All the rooms have character and special touches to achieve the overall Western feel of what was originally a ranch. The resident cats are friendly and fun to see around the hotel: Hunter greeted us at the reception desk along with Moo; Valentine (or Valley Girl) was usually curled up somewhere; and if you're lucky, you'll see John Wayne sauntering around the grounds. Our corner room (Sarah's Room) was wonderful! We loved being there and hearing the stories of the ranch. Our only disappointment was the restaurant is only open Thursday- Saturday and our stay began on Sunday. Next year we will plan better so we can invite our family to join us there for dinner.
Comfortable beds ( two queens that we were looking for) and location, close to south entrance to Yosemite NO. Worn- potholed parking lot, worn furnishings, some cat box smells from the lovely 3 cats.
Really lovely B&B -- the proprietors are exceedingly friendly and helpful, the breakfast is excellent and the rooms are very cozy. It's a bit far from Yosemite valley (about an hour and a half to Half Dome Village without traffic) but if you're okay with staying a bit further out I highly recommend it. Close to Oakhurst as well, which has some nice restaurants and grocery stores.


text:
Fixed GSM/3G-VoIP-ISDN BRI Gateway
GSM/3G trunking not only saves on mobile call charges but also allows unique applications to be created. Organizations can have virtually free calling between office and field employees using the corporate CUG plans.
SETU VGB easily fits into any existing data infrastructure and allows low-cost long distance calling through SIP trunking. SETU VGB can also be used to setup IP connectivity between multi-locational and distant branch offices to take advantage of low cost VoIP calling.
GSM/3G and SIP Trunking for ISDN PBX
- Make calls on GSM/3G and IP networks from existing telephone instruments
- High speed data accessibility over UMTS/HSPA/EDGE networks
- Automated call route selection based on least cost algorithms
- Share corporate data network for voice calling
- Save on recurring fixed-to-mobile call costs
GSM/3G and ISDN BRI Trunking for an IP-PBX
- Enhanced connectivity of an IP system
- Place calls directly over GSM/3G or ISDN BRI network from IP terminals
- High speed data accessibility over UMTS/HSPA/EDGE network
- Automated call route selection based on least cost algorithms
- Deployable in all SIP based VoIP Networks
- Fixed-line alternate/back-up for remote office sites
Connect Branch Offices over IP Network
- Use corporate data network for voice calling
- High speed data accessibility over UMTS/HSPA/EDGE network
- Hop-on/Hop-off calls to IP network to save on long-distance call charges
- Virtually access trunk lines of remote branch office system over IP
- Automated call route selection based on least cost algorithms
- Centralized management and monitoring
- Common dial plan for users dispersed office location
Key Features
- Direct calling over the cellular and IP networks
- High speed data accessibility over UMTS/HSPA/EDGE networks
- Easy integration with existing telephony interfaces
- Multiple GSM/3G SIM support
- Quad-Band GSM and Tri-Band 3G network operation
- Single antenna for 4 GSM SIMs
- Open-Standard SIP
- Multiple SIP proxy registrations
- Direct number dialing on the cellular networks with automatic number translation
- Fax over IP (T.38 and PSTN Pass-Through)
- Emergency number dialing
- Web-based configuration and management
|8 VoIP Channels, 4 GSM SIM and 2 ISDN BRI Ports
|8 VoIP Channels, 4 3G SIM and 2 ISDN BRI Ports
|8 VoIP Channels and 2 ISDN BRI Ports
VoIP Port:
|SIP v2, SDP, RTP (RFC 2833)
|Ethernet (RJ 45)
|SIP Accounts
|Echo Cancellation
|G.168 with up to 128ms Tail length
|Voice Codecs
|G.711 (A-law, µ-Law), G.723, G.729AB, GSM-FR, GSM-EFR and iLBC Voice Codec
Mobile Port:
|Frequency Bands
|Quad-Band GSM850, EGSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Tri-Band WCDMA 850/1900/2100 MHz or Tri-Band WCDMA 900/1900/2100 MHz
|SIM Interface
|1.8, 3V SIM Interface
|Data Services
|EDGE/UMTS/HSPA Data Access
|ETSI GSM Phase2/2+
ISDN BRI Port:
|Operational Mode
|Software Configurable NT/TE modes
|S/T Interface, Point to Point and Point to Multipoint
|Switch Variant
|ETSI- Euro ISDN BRI NET3
Power Supply:
|External Power Adaptor
Input: 90-265VAC, 47-63Hz
Output: 12VDC@2A
|Power Consumption
|10W (Typical)
|Dimension (WxHxD)
|23.0x 5.5 x 16.3 cm (9.1"x 2.2" x 6.4")
|Unit Weight
|SETU VGB842 – 0.8kg
SETU VGB802 – 0.6kg
|Shipping Weight
|Mounting Options
|Wall Mount and Table Top
|Operating Temperature
|-10° C to +50° C (14° F to +122° F)
|Storage Temperature
|-40° C to +85° C (-40° F to +185° F)
|Operating Humidity
|5-95% RH (Non-Condensing)
|Storage Humidity
|0-95% RH (Non-Condensing) at 40° C


text:
I opened my eyes groggily before taking my wing from my face. Squinting, I looked down at the rat hole where Rose the rat was being executed. Like Elli's actually going to kill her. She's too much of a sweetheart. I'm an owl named Pelli, barn owl normally. Our owner (the witch) had cast a spell on me to let me switch between the breeds of owls. So, using my power, I turned into an Elf owl, an extremely tiny owl, and flew down to the hole.
"Hey what's going on here?" I asked as soon as I landed. "Why are you trying to kill Rose?"
"She's a thief!" One rat who, apparently, wanted her to die responded.
"What did she steal?" I swept my yellow eyes across the crowd of rats.
"Cheese!" The rat answered again.
"Why? Did you ever think of that?" I looked over at Rose. "Elli? Don't you think that we should know why she did it before we try to kill her?"
"For herself!" The rat looked bristled to me.
"I want her to answer. Why did you steal some cheese?" I looked at Rose, my gaze penetrating her for answers.


text:
Multiple choice
The government is consulting the public over plans to drop the current 50% cap on religious admissions. We consulted our readers
A father is taking a £28,000- a-year independent school to court after his son achieved just one GCSE . Is he justified? Education experts share their views
Children tell of the fears, joys and disappointments of competing for a place at a grammar school
We asked teachers and academics what urgent changes they would like to see. Tell us what you think too
We asked whether repeating primary tests at big school can improve children's numeracy and literacy. Tell us what you think too
What does it tell us when politicians opt for fee-paying schools? And is it a private matter? Parents and teachers have their say
As more courses move from universities to schools, experts give their views
It's one of the government's pet ideas, but opinions are divided on the role schools should play
The education secretary, Nicky Morgan, is proposing parents be given a right to request childcare from schools for the full working day. Will this work?
The schools watchdog is under fire again, this time for its purge of 1,200 inspectors. We asked for improvement ideas
There's no official definition ... so what do education professionals think?
We put the question to university staff, a parent and a student representative
Rebecca Ratcliffe: Most schools will be encouraging pupils to discuss political issues as the general election approaches, but should teachers express their personal views?
What is the point of GCSEs?Rebecca RatcliffeRebecca Ratcliffe: Education experts question whether we need GCSEs now that young people have to stay in education or training until the age of 18. Once an end-of-school exam, are they still relevant?
More than 40% of UK schools now offer cheerleading, according to the UK Cheerleading Association. Of those taking part in its competitions, 96% are female. Is cheerleading a good way to get girls excited about PE, or is it setting a bad example?
Ofsted is 'no longer just disliked, but disdained', according to last week's teacher conferences. What changes could it make to regain teachers' confidence?
Regulations introduced by the justice secretary Chris Grayling that stop people sending books to prisoners in England and Wales, have caused outrage among writers, teachers and prison experts. But what titles would they send?
What is the worst kind of punishment for school pupils?Rebecca RatcliffeRebecca Ratcliffe: Misbehaving school pupils should be made to do lines, write essays, run around a playing field or pick up litter, according to guidance issued by the Department for Education last week
Is the £3m Cambridge University spent on wine in a year excessive?Rebecca RatcliffeLast week it was reported that Cambridge University had spent almost £3m on wine in one year. Is it a wise use of funds?
Teach First: why does it divide opinion?Hannah Fearn
The scheme that parachutes 'top' graduates into schools for two years – as seen on a new BBC3 documentary – still has its critics. We ask: what's not to like?
We ask university lecturers and others in the higher education sector who cares if academics stop work
We asked headteachers whether Michael Gove's ruling that only the first attempt at GCSEs will count in league tables has changed their policy – and what they have told their students
We ask teachers what they really look for in a school for their children
Social media: what role should schools play in keeping children safe?Rebecca Ratcliffe
Recent tragedies have put the spotlight once again on the issue of young people's safety online. Whose responsibility is it?
Parents complain that school reports are often computer-generated and impersonal – but teachers say they don't have time to write hundreds of reports. Are parents asking too much?
Michael Gove says headteachers can change the school holidays if they want to. We asked some to tell us their plans
A report for consumer watchdog Which? and the Higher Education Policy Institute last week found that nearly one in three first-year students at UK universities felt their courses were not good value. We ask: would you like more contact with your tutors?
Last year, Michael Gove gave copies of the King James Bible to every school in England. We ask: what have they been used for?
We asked whether the teaching unions should try to build bridges with Michael Gove
We asked the experts whether the education secretary's plan to abolish tiered GCSEs is a good idea
Should children be taught more about imperial measurements in maths? We asked the experts what they think
We asked heads and teachers what they think of scrapping the national pay scales and introducing PRP
What should children learn in RE lessons?Joanna Moorhead
As an inquiry is launched into the teaching of RE in schools, we asked professionals and parents what they would like to see taught
Consultation on government proposals to replace GCSEs with the Ebacc ends on 10 December. What do people working in education feel about them?
A Higher Education Policy Institute report says the government has underestimated the cost of its new higher education policies. How will it find savings to compensate?


text:
A quaint and charming wheelbarrow planter, the Smart Garden Woodland Wheelbarrow is made from hard wood with a rustic tan finish. Easy to assemble, the wheelbarrow features a fully functioning and rotating front wheel.
Important Features of Smart Garden's Woodland Wheelbarrow:
Size Assembled: W 70cm x H 32cm x D 31.5cm approx.
Colour: Tan
Full Assembly Instructions Included
Hard Wood
Rotating Wheel
More Info
Write Your Own Review
We offer two different delivery options for all of our products (delivery rates and services offered by marketplace sellers may vary):
Receive free standard delivery* on orders of £40 or more.
Standard Delivery (2-6 Business Days) - £3.99
Speedy Delivery (1-2 Business Days) - £8.99
Speedy Delivery (1-2 Business Days) - £8.99
Orders are dispatched Monday-Friday and you will receive an email notification as soon as your items have left us.
For further information on our available delivery options, click here to view our delivery section.


text:
- Explore community
- Identify
- Help
Common Redpoll on a European Alder tree
Observed: 10th March 2012 By: Shree
Added: 11th March 2012
A Redpoll on a Black/European Alder tree - male and female catkins of the alder on display
Other observations of Lesser Redpoll (Carduelis cabaret)
Didn't see red head
11 March 2012 - 10:05pm Shree
pirayaguara, are you sure this is acommon redpoll? I was unable to observe any red on its head, but then this was perched at 20-25 m above ground.
Yes - only adult males have
11 March 2012 - 10:06pm pirayaguara
Yes - only adult males have much red on the breast
Thanks. I'll edit the post
11 March 2012 - 10:13pm Shree
Thanks. I'll edit the post to change the title..


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Peter Donald <pe...@apache.org>
|Re: Security Manager and System.exit
|Fri, 14 Dec 2001 09:21:03 GMT
On Fri, 14 Dec 2001 19:42, Stephane Bailliez wrote: > A while ago the SecurityManager was replaced when running Ant so that non > forked tasks do not terminate Ant when they contain a System.exit > (typically a non-forked Java command line). > > [ there is some code remaining in Main and the Java task) ] > > It has been removed immediately because (from the comments) it did not work > with JDK 1.1. > > So is there any issue if we use a System manager for JDK 1.2+ (see below) ? yep - it has side-effects on other tasks and can lead to race like conditions and differences in behaviour depending on where the task is defined (via ant home or via some created ClassLoader). -- Cheers, Pete ------------------------- All things considered, insanity may be the only reasonable alternative. ------------------------- -- To unsubscribe, e-mail: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com> For additional commands, e-mail: <mailto:firstname.lastname@example.com>
|View raw message


text:
Tell Me Everything! No Just Skip to the End! No Tell Me Everything!
Corby ran over to Ara and Hola shocked and out of breath.
"What happened? Is Hola okay? Is Hola dead? Best not think of that...What happened? Tell me everything! No just skip to the end! No tell me everything! Is she hurt? What happened?! I'm dying with worry here!" Corby jumbled through her words, breathing heavily afterwards.
"Corby, calm down!" Ara exclaimed."She's fine, don't worry!"
"Oh, good...I...was just...so...worried!" Corby breathed heavily.
"She's fine, she's right here." Ara pointed next to him to see Hola sitting down and giggling, flapping her four arms wildly in the air. I smiled.
"What happened?" I asked Ara.
"Don't worry, she just found a door that was forbidden but we got her in time, turn around we best listen to Kathryn, it's her birthday after all!" I smiled and Ara took my shoulders, turning me around to look at Kathryn to hear what she had to say.


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our uncomplicated sign up form and login to the site.
This step is elective but will greatly increase your chances of people actually reading your profile and contacting you. Write a little something about yourself, your interests and upload a nice photograph of yourself.
Utilise our website's state-of-the-art search to pinpoint members who satisfy your requirements. Or just scan through listings and pinpoint folks that you find attractive.
Discovered someone who is attractive to you? Drop them a line or just a wink and find out if they're interested in you. With a little luck you'll be on your way to finding your suitable date.
It'll only take a few minutes


text:
The Ceremony of LightMature
He took my hand and we stood up. We faced each other against the darkening sky. The blue was lovely but not as striking as the navy hue of Romulus's eyes. I stared into them and attempted to fathom their secrets. But no knowledge came.
"Knowledge will pass between us," he murmured, reading my mind.
It felt like a strange, important ceremony. There was gravity in amongst my excitement.
Romulus bent down and made sure that the crystal balls weren't in our way. He picked up the remaining items and gave me the turquoise, the tiny model of a hippogriff (which was truly a remarkable creature) and one of the vials of Blissy's Sleeping Draught.
"Put them in your pocket," he murmured, placing the diamond, the model of a dragon (which actually scared me slightly with the awesome power it possessed despite its size) and the other vial in his own pocket.
After putting the articles that I was holding in my pocket, I took Romulus's hands. He held mine in his and continued to gaze at me intently.
To my right, a scroll appeared. My gaze didn't move from Romulus's eyes. He looked towards it and scanned part of it before looking back at me.
"I will always love you, Tilly," he said quietly, and there was almost reverence in his tone as he spoke my name.
I guessed and said "I will always love you, Romulus."
Romulus smiled, nodding slightly to show me I was right.
"I will never leave you," he proceeded to say.
"I will never leave you."
"Life would be unbearable without you."
I repeated.
His mental voice entered my mind. 'After I've said my bit, you say 'Let us become inseparable', okay?'
I nodded.
"It is a crime against nature for us to be apart."
Faithfully, I said "Let us become inseparable."
Romulus let go of my hands and leant down to pick up his crystal ball. He closed his eyes and looked to be concentrating.
Before my eyes, the ball filled with light the colour of Romulus's eyes. There were black swirls and silver spirals and while the sight was amazing and beautiful, it also scared me a little.
After a few seconds, Romulus opened his eyes and held the ball out to me.
"I - I take it?" I asked hesitantly.
He nodded, looking extremely serious. I wondered if the movement of the light from his body had hurt him. I took the ball and was surprised by its weight. I held it carefully as if it was precious - wait, it was precious. This was the soul of my lover.
"You hold it in one hand," Romulus whispered "and take your own. You think of your favourite colour, an image of your birthstone and some feature of your personality you feel defines you."
I carefully held Romulus's ball in one hand and picked up my one.
"I don't know what defines me," I confessed sadly.
Romulus frowned in thought for a moment and then replied "Falling. Or drowning. You like losing yourself."
"Wow," I breathed. "You really know me that well..."
Romulus smiled. "I'm meant to, Tilly," he murmured. "We're forming a soul pair, and only a well-informed dragon would be part of that oh so significant thing."
I nodded. "Are you sure you made the right decision?"
"Tilly, I love you. And ... knowing me, that's probably a feeling I shouldn't ignore. If I lose you, I lose out on my chance to ever fulfil myself. So I'm securing you. Anchoring you to my life like a ship's crew anchors her to the sea bed. The analogy might not be quite the right one but I basically intend for you to find your home in me. This is right, Tilly."
"You're amazing," I whispered, before closing my eyes.
"Count to ten before you open your eyes," he told me.
I began a mental count. As the numbers increased, I thought about the colour blue, picturing it as a backdrop to my other thoughts, visualised turquoise and also imagined that sensation of falling I got every time I looked into Romulus's eyes or when his gaze was particularly suggestive. My fingers started to feel tingly - it was a bit like having pins and needles - and my skin became warmer. When I opened my eyes, the crystal ball was full of light the colour of my eyes: a sort of chocolaty brown. Romulus was staring at in awe. I wordlessly handed it to him. He held it delicately, caressing the crystal tenderly. Astonishingly, I felt it. It was like he was touching a deeper part of me. I closed my eyes in pleasure and the experience intensified. My soul was surrounding Romulus's fingers and they were reaching in to touch the depths, enter the caverns, explore the territory.
"I love you," he said, and the words echoed around my mind, around my heart, around that liquid light floating deep within me.
"I love you too," I choked out as my joy and the warmth from his statement engulfed me.
Romulus sighed and the feelings ended. I opened my eyes, finding myself in a slight daze.
"What next?" I breathed.
Romulus grinned. "Well, technically that wasn't part of it. Now we say 'Shine on me, oh light of my beloved's soul."
I began and he joined in.
"Shine on me, oh light of my beloved's soul." And then, we were enveloped in multi-coloured light. It was like a glass prism had shattered and cast the colours of the spectrum over us. Romulus's features were highlighted in warm red, vivid magenta, light, carefree cyan, bright yellow, sky blue and grassy green. Ribbons appeared from, it seemed, inside the crystal ball, but extended out of them, moving through solid matter like it was no big deal. Romulus's were a velvety black, the black that caressed your senses, that evoked your fear, that made you feel small as you gazed up into the vast star-filled sky... Mine was deep blue: a blue I found myself wanting to drown in, a blue that was ocean and sapphire-lit caves and blue highlighter forming a picture on a piece of paper: a sky in which to fall, endlessly...
Romulus, his fingers trembling, balanced my crystal ball in one hand and reached forth to tie the ribbons together. I helped, and was stunned to find that they felt like satin - nothing ethereal like smoke or steam as I had imagined they might be. Once a knot was tied with the two ribbons, Romulus took his crystal ball and set both down a little distance away from us.
He straightened up and said "Our fates are nearly entwined." He smiled, looking slightly more relaxed now we weren't holding each other's crystal balls.
I smiled back. "Now what?"
"Right, we take our birthstones and china models out of our pockets, and we state why we're similar to our miniature animal."
I pulled out my turquoise and tiny hippogriff while Romulus pulled out his diamond and dragon. I waited for Romulus to go first, so I could hear how to compare myself with my little animal.
He looked at his dragon and then up at me.
"I believe myself to be like the dragon," Romulus said, his tone very serious, "for when I'm impassioned, there is something like a fire rumbling deep within me."
I nodded and thought a moment before stating "I believe myself to be like the hippogriff because I feel like I'm a mixture of different personality traits, sometimes opposing."
Romulus nodded, smiling to show me I'd said the right sort of things.
"Now we give each other our items and simultaneously say 'All that is mine is yours, including my destiny, my heart and my essence'."
"What beautiful words," I murmured.
"They are, aren't they? Yuck, I sound like Peter."
I laughed. "Well, you need a bit of soul to do something like this, Rom. Don't worry. As soon as we're finished, you can go back to being darkly passionate and seductive and exciting."
Romulus grinned. "I can't wait."
We gave each other our birthstones and model creatures, and together stated "All that is mine is yours, including my destiny, my heart and my essence."
The words rang true throughout my soul, finding the right places and nestling into them. They settled and felt permanent, and it was like our souls were like the crystal balls, tied together by outward-extending ribbons to symbolise our connection.
"Now you say 'Let the final spell be cast'."
"Let the final spell be cast," I repeated.
"Forces behind The Magical Light of the Soul and Profound Power unite."
"Forces behind The Magical Light of the Soul and Profound Power unite."
Romulus put my items in his pocket and I copied him.
"Another simultaneously stated declaration," Romulus said, rolling his eyes. "We say 'This pocketing of these items of my beloved is symbolic: the items, and, therefore my beloved are close to my heart'." He had read off the parchment with all of these statements and up until now they had been pretty easy to repeat but this one was impossible. I reached up and turned it in the air so we could both look at it.
Romulus chuckled and we spoke the lengthy sentence. As our words filled the air, the articles in our pockets started to shine, making the material of the shirt glow like skin does when a torch is pressed up to it. I also noticed the crystal balls emanating pure white light, so dazzlingly bright I was almost blinded. I looked back at Romulus and saw him looking at me, stifling laughter. I knew why. I just suddenly felt so joyous that laughter seemed natural at a time like this. Laughter and happy tears. My vision blurred and I chuckled along with Romulus.
"We're actually doing it, Tilly," he whispered, as if he'd only just realised.
"Yes, my darling; yes, we are," I replied.
And we leant in and shared the first kiss since the ceremony had started. It was so powerful, so passionate, so crazily exciting that I felt like I might burst from sheer emotion.
I drew back and looked at the sheet. I memorised the last few instructions and pulled out my vial of Blissy's Sleeping Draught. Romulus did the same and we removed the corks at the same time. The magenta-coloured liquid too seemed to shine: it was like our ceremony was a celebration and worship of light rather than a process to tie two souls together. I held my vial at Romulus's mouth and he held his at mine and we counted down from three before tilting them and swallowing the warm, sweet liquid. It caressed our tongues and slid easily down our throats and suddenly I was exhausted. Together, Romulus and I collapsed to our knees, though more out of sheer fatigue than following the method on the parchment which still floated above us. We held each other, me resting my head on his shoulder, and promptly fell asleep.


text:
When I pocket carry, no - but when I IWB carry in a good IWB holster, yes.
This is a discussion on Have you ever forgot you were carrying? within the Concealed Carry Issues & Discussions forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; I have forgotten I was carrying. I remember the night of April 16, 2006, the night I nearly got stabbed to death in a Wally ...
I have forgotten I was carrying. I remember the night of April 16, 2006, the night I nearly got stabbed to death in a Wally World parking lot. I ended up pulling out a .357 snubnose revolver on a drunk dude who had a huge bowie knife on him. I had taken that same snubnose gun to the range the previous day, and I guess I shoved it in my coat pocket without even thinking about it. My coat was quite big, so the gun just sort of disappeared in the jacket, and I forgot all about it, until that night I had to defend myself with an UNLOADED gun (Yes I used all ammo at the range). Anyway, you can find some better details in my introductory post, if you're so inclined to look for it. At the time I wasn't aware of Alaska's CCW laws, so I was thinking "I am so glad I wasn't caught for carrying without a license." Then I looked up Alaska's laws to find out there was no permit required to carry as long as I'm 21 or older with a clean criminal history.
USMC rule # 23 of gunfighting: Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everyone you meet.
I am the God fearing, gun toting, flag waving conservative you were warned about!
When I pocket carry, no - but when I IWB carry in a good IWB holster, yes.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence in their behalf. - George Orwell
I always know if I have my gun on me or not. Part of always being aware to me.
I know, I know, you are smarter than me..just ask you..
i have 'forgotten'
but never ended up in a place i wasnt allowed to.
since the only place i cant carry is the bar and school.
i dont think i could accidently go to school with my gun. at least i hope not
i have gotten close to going into a bar tho. i was just going to pick up a 6pack of local microbrew for a friend (i very rarely go into bars to drink). so, yep close, but not yet.
I have some comfortable carry methods but I am always aware that I am carrying. I also give the occasional mag check. Sometimes getting in and out of certain vehicles MAY engage your mag release. When I worked in the NYPD I got into a patrol car and found a fully loaded S&W mag on the driver seat. I found the PO that had the car before me and sure enough he was missing the mag from his weapon.
Police Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Carbine Rifle and Taser Instructor
Glock Armorer
NRA Life Member
It is better to have your gun and not need it, than to need it and not have it!
You cannot choose the conditions for a gunfight, so train in all conditions!
Most of the time the fact that I am armed fades into what I suspect is a higher level of UNconscious awareness .. . this has never caused a problem or embarassment. I do not carry into the strictly prohibited areas ... schools, fed bldgs and the posted hospital where I see my doc .. otherwise I am unaware of signs .... hazy vision due to a cornea transplant due to lasik ya know.
What is disconcerting however are the times I lose full situational awareness ... fortunately those times I needed it I had it.
Old testament....Shooting to Live 1942
Newer testament... Kill or Get Killed 1976/1987
Jeepers, I carry ALL THE TIME so it doesn't matter if I forget or not. Not the I've had anything happen, but I've got to the point where I don't ever want to be unarmed. Of course if I was going to a govt. building or school or some other prohibited place I would disarm but I avoid those places unless absolutely necessary.


text:
10 More Awesome PowerPoint Tips!
We've racked our brains and come up with ten more awesome PowerPoint tips! If you want to take your PowerPoint to the next level, then look no further.
In this free PDF download we show you how to:
- Align & distribute
- Use depth & perspective
- Create quick & easy org charts
- Create easy process diagrams
- Make transparent images
- Crop images any way you wish
- Manually time animations
- Shrink & grow your bar charts
- Rotate objects
- Work with triggers
Sign up below to receive the free PowerPoint tips PDF direct into your inbox.


text:
Need a Lipid Test in Murrysville, PA? Simply order online 24/7 and get a fast, affordable Lipid Test at a lab near you (Find More Locations):
What is a Lipid Test?
A Lipid Test tests lipid levels in the blood. People in Murrysville, PA order the Lipid Test to get a baseline or for ongoing tracking.
How much does a Lipid Test cost?
Our Lipid Test price includes the doctor's order that you need to get tested in Murrysville, PA, all lab fees and taxes, and a pdf copy of your results. For current prices, please CLICK HERE.
What does a Lipid Test lab report look like?
For a sample report, please CLICK HERE.
We are delighted to offer the Lipid Test in Murrysville, PA.
Lipid Test in other cities near Murrysville, PA:Ardara | Claridge | Delmont | Export | Harrison City | Larimer | Manor | Monroeville | New Kensington | Penn | Pitcairn | Pittsburgh | Trafford | Westmoreland City | Wilmerding


text:
Here's some advice for the day: goof around a bit more.
It comes from one of America's highest-profile in-house lawyers. Like us, we trust you'll heed the wise words of former Twitter general counsel Alexander Macgillivray as he waves goodbye to his role in the firm's top legal job. If you still don't fancy loosening your tie, there's no hope for you.
Announcing his surprise exit in a personal blog post on Friday, Twitter's free speech defender said he was looking forward to seeing friends and family and basically mucking around for a bit.
"We should all do more of that," he wrote, as he passed the general counsel baton to Twitter's legal director Vijaya Gadde.
Indeed, this hard working chap – known as "amac" on Twitter – certainly deserves some time off. Having joined Twitter from Google in 2009, he's been at the centre of some of the world's highest-profile legal disputes. But his step away from the micro-blogging site surprised the social media sphere, given that Twitter is a year away from its expected initial public offering (IPO).
As legal to-dos are likely to pile up before the IPO, fellow Wilson Sonsini lawyer Gadde will be pressed to make time for goofing. But she and the inevitably busy partners at Simpson Thacher, Covington & Burling and Skadden – three of the US firms advising on Microsoft's acquisition of Nokia – should hold Macgillivray's motto tight as the demands climb on.
Also on The Lawyer:
- King & Spalding sets up a financial services regulatory practice in London with the addition of Mayer Brown partner Angela Hayes
- Canadian firm Gowlings loses a two-partner IP team to the City office of Pillsbury
- SJ Berwin picks up the former head of Denton's international arbitration unit in the Middle East


text:
All Categories
Bookstore Categories
Item description for Finding My Voice by Harold B. Confer...Finding My Voice by Harold B. Confer
Promise Angels is dedicated to bringing you great books at great prices. Whether you read for entertainment, to learn, or for literacy - you will find what you want at promiseangels.com!
Item Specifications...
More About Harold B. Confer
Product Categories
Christian Product Categories
Books > General Interest > Literature & The Arts > Poetry
Reviews - What do customers think about Finding My Voice?
Be the first to write a review about Finding My Voice
Ask A Question or Provide Feedback regarding Finding My Voice
Add This Product Widget To Your Website
Looking to add this information to your own website? Then use our Product Widget to allow you to display product information in a frame that is 120 pixels wide by 240 pixels high.
|Order toll-free weekdays 10am thru 10pm EST by phone: 1-888-395-0572 (Lines are closed on holidays & weekends.)
|Customer Service | My Account | Track My Orders | Return Policy | Request Free Catalog | Email Newsletter


text:
Something Above (2009)Mature
Partially based off true events.
A fun day of skipping and hanging out turns into a nightmare for four friends. Will they be able to escape the terror of what lurks above?
"Come on, I'll be your friend." Whined Shawn Black. He was average height, with medium length, bleach white hair. His gray eyes sparkled in the classroom lights. Shawn was sitting in his morning history class, talking to his two friends at the back of the room. "I don't know..." replied the lanky male with dusty brown hair. He wore all black, except for a single yellow stud that was attached to his shirt. He had the word 'HATE' carved into the knuckles of his left hand. The short boy with blonde hair and blue eyes sitting behind Shawn looked at the lanky male. "Come on, Eric. We can play Guitar Hero all afternoon." Eric Carter's eyes suddenly lit up. "That's a good idea actually. Better than going to afternoon classes." Shawn leaned back in his chair and smiled. "Awesome. Good going, Mike." Mike Parker scratched his head. "But we need more people to come." Eric nodded. Shawn leaned over towards Mike. "I'll grab Amy after we leave this class." Eric shook his head. "You can't be the only one with a girl there." "Yeah!" Shawn smiled. "Then invite some more girls over you tards." Mike leaned back. "Why Shawn, you is a genius." The three chuckled. "Who's Amy anyways?" Shawn and Mike looked dumbfounded. Mike looked at Eric in disbelief. "Amethyst Summers? Shawn's girlfriend? They've been going out for four months now." Eric stared at Mike. "Well...I guess I should pay more attention." Shawn nodded. "Uh. Yeah." With that the bell for lunch rang and the three friends left history, and went to gather their things and to find Amy.
"Guys." Chattered Shawn. The group stopped and turned to Shawn. "What is it?" Shawn was all tense and shaking. "Can we hurry up? It's really fucking cold out." Amy pressed closer to Shawn, her blonde, black, and brown hair shifting softly in the wind. "Aww." Mike and Eric started walking forward. "Don't be such a pussy." Snow began to slowly fall, barely even flurries. The sky was a deep gray and the wind cut through any attempt at a jacket. "How far is it?" Mike shook his head and Eric laughed. "Look, you see that big, pale, cream colored house?" Shawn said he did. "Well that's my house." "Thank God." Replied Amy.


text:
Success for President Bush would be to ensure that an even higher percentage of Democrats do not vote for Bill Clinton this year. Although Jews made up only 6 per cent of the Democratic vote in 1988 the numbers in which they turn out could be crucial in states such as California and Illinois.
The ending of the dispute between Israel and the US over loan guarantees worth dollars 10bn ( pounds 5.23bn) should therefore help the administration, particularly if it is followed before the presidential election by an agreement on interim autonomy for the occupied territories. But it probably would not be enough to enable President Bush to win the same percentage of votes as four years ago.
From an early stage in his campaign Mr Clinton cultivated the Jewish vote. In June he told a meeting of Jewish political activists that he would support the loan guarantees despite Israeli settlement of the occupied territories, enhance US-Israeli strategic co-operation and pre-position US military stocks in Israel. He even promised to 'seriously review' the case of Jonathan Pollard, in jail for spying for Israel.
Given that the witholding of the loan guarantees were the stick with which President Bush forced the former Israeli prime minister Yitzhak Shamir to negotiate in Madrid, Mr Clinton's position looks like pure opportunism. Nor do his aides make much effort to deny this. One said: 'It ain't complicated. We needed Jewish votes for the primaries. We can only hope there's enough residual bitterness about Bush's hardball tactics to depress his part of the Jewish vote in November.'
This hope is likely to be fulfilled, though not necessarily for the reason given. Surveys underline the degree to which Jews are alienated from the administration on domestic issues such as abortion and the confirmation of Clarence Thomas as Supreme Court Justice. For instance, 95 per cent of Jewish Democratic primary voters said they supported Roe vs Wade, the Supreme Court ruling making abortion a right.
Yet the impact of the Jewish vote on the elections is probably more theoretical than real. In 1988 there were four states, California, Illinois, Maryland and Pennsylvania, with 109 electoral college votes, which Bush carried by less than 4 per cent and where the Jewish portion of the vote is between 4 and 8 per cent. In theory this gives Jewish voters critical influence, but in fact most of them voted Democrat anyway. Had there been a 20 per cent shift in the Jewish vote in California away from President Bush towards Governor Michael Dukakis, it would still only have totalled 1.3 per cent - not enough to get Mr Dukakis in. In New York 18 per cent of voters in the last presidential election were Jewish and Mr Dukakis won the state by 4.1 per cent, but if Mr Clinton is not certain of New York then he has lost the election anyway.
Of course there is also the Jewish lobby's ability to mobilise money and publicity. But here again the very success of President Bush in facing down the pro- Israeli lobby in Washington last September over the dollars 10bn loan guarantees showed the limitations of its influence. When the issue emerged again in January the lobby was largely silent in the face of polls which showed that President Bush's refusal to grant the loans while settlements were being built was backed by US voters by a four to one margin.
At the end of the day, the worst damage may already have been caused to President Bush's campaign by the alienation earlier in the year of right-wing opinion- formers, supporters of Likud's policies during the Reagan years, who turned on President Bush over his Middle East policy.
(Photograph omitted)
- More about:
- Democrats (US)
- Loans And Lending Market


text:
Have you ever purchased from PartSelect.com before?
Thank you for helping make our site better.
PartSelect Number PS2339983
This kit includes the white handle.
This part works with the following brands: GE, Hotpoint & KENMORE®.
Removed the top face plate, approx 7 Phillips screws,however, the latch mechanism is held by 2 Torx screws, the 4 electrical spade connectors were not that easy to pull off, but connected easily to the new part.Ordered a Black latch, received a white one!Oh well, it's easy to see it.Checked the existing gasket, servicable, so kept the new one in reserve.MYSTERY, the one & only paper in the package referred to a slinger washer install on a fan motor for a REFRIGERATOR!!instruction sheet # 5303950152 Rev 8/01Go figure!
Help other customers find the most helpful instructions.
Were these instructions helpful?
All brand logos are trademarks of their respective owners.
The PartSelect logo is a Registered Trademark of Atlantic Laundry Centres, Ltd.
Copyright © 1999-2017 , Eldis Group Partnership. All rights reserved.


text:
Timabaland ft. Lil Wayne, Missy & T-Pain 'The Party Anthem' [Audio]
Timbaland is coming back with a vengeance early in the year dropping this hits back to back. On this new 'Party Anthem' Timbo teams up with Wayne, T-Pain and Missy on the track and boy does Missy's verse deliver on this one! Woo!


text:
The exercise of infusing simple typography, borders and text into a designed composition that echoes brands from the 1950s and earlier. The design method is executed by reflecting a one to two color scheme that easily communicates a certain air of transparency and honesty in packaging, advertisements, logo, collateral, website and any other extension of the brand. Not complicated in structure, easily readable and made popular by The G Brand.
by Foodimentary July 13, 2009


text:
57,892Added 4 years ago
Starring: Kelli Tyler and Kurt Lockwood Suggest actors
Do you recognise pornstars in this scene? Begin typing a pornstar name, then click on the button to suggest them!
DVD: Caged Sluts
Categories: Big CocksBlowjobBrunetteCouplesCowgirlCum on TitsHandjobHardcoreKnee-High BootsLickingMasturbationMissionaryPanties (Other)Pussy LickingPussy MasturbationReverse CowgirlShaved PussySpoonSpreadeagleTitty Fucking
Gorgeous caged slave Kelli Tyler submits to Kurt Lockwood's every dirty desire.
Hot woman in a sexy outfit finds love and enjoys getting her tight pussy stretched out after hours
Featured in playlists: Best videos ever ! (300 Videos), Fun5 (300 Videos), thats sexy (135 Videos)Show more Report
Video Suggestions
- Sweet Little Kelli Tyler Fucks And Takes A Messy Facial24:24
- Kelli Tyler Gets By Ripped Dude24:19
- Kurt's Playtoy Finally Gets Out The Cage26:34
- Lindsay Layne All Tied Up Then Goes For Two Big Dicks31:36
- Kelli Tyler Sucks And Fucks Brad Baldwin's Long Pipe21:49
- Big Boobed Kelli Throbs Wet Cock29:38
- Beautiful Brunette Kelli Tyler Sucks The Cum From A Cock5:27
- Crissy Cums Likes To Fuck Hard And Rough.23:38
- Miu Lee Gets Banged Right Out Of Her Leather Boots21:17
- Masturbating Kelli Gets Interrupted And Fucked From Behind.28:53
User Comments (10)
- Anonymous
it is nice4 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
fuke me4 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
fuck her really hard4 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
H r u4 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
who would want to be free from that?4 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
fuck her harder5 years ago0Reply
- Anonymous
wow6 years ago0Reply
good idea
- lesbian nasty bitch
luvin itt i will try it with mii babi6 years ago0Reply
- Sexyboy
wow6 years ago0Reply
- p!nkie;)
;)nice6 years ago0Reply


text:
Two CPD events focusing on improving marketing strategies and client communication have been announced.
Royal Canin is hosting the courses as part of its continued co-sponsorship of the 2016 regional CPD events organised by VPMA and SPVS, in partnership with Zoetis.
"Client-focused marketing" will take place 8 June, hosted by Nick Steele from Zoetis.
Advice variety
He will combine theory and examples of different marketing strategies from different practices – covering topics such as new start-ups and competition-facing practices – to advise on the best communication methods to get key messages across to a target audience.
The course will introduce marketing basics and help practices create their own bespoke marketing plan.
In addition, Zoetis will share its latest thoughts on persona-based marketing, understanding the different types of client and tailoring marketing strategies accordingly.
On 30 June, the popular "The consulting nurse" course will be hosted by Clare Hemmings from Royal Canin and Brian Faulkner from The Colourful Consultancy.
Nursing nouse
Mr Faulkner will explore common issues and communication strategies for nurse consultations, the psychology of client satisfaction, how to work effectively with other colleagues and the importance of keeping to time.
Ms Hemmings, meanwhile, will offer a range of options for nurse clinics, including weight management, animal behaviour, managing diabetes and geriatric care.
Workshops cost £265 plus VAT for non-members and £190 plus VAT for VPMA and SPVS members. Cost includes CPD certificates, lunch and refreshments. Group/bulk booking discounts are also available and Royal Canin can sponsor a limited number of places.
To book, telephone 01453 872731 or visit www.spvs-vpma-events.co.uk