text:
Welcome to WebmasterWorld Guest from 18.104.22.168
Suddenly 98% of thousands of key phrases are inactive - where they want to whack the bid up to 10 bucks!
Many of these terms are good converters, many have good CTR, many of them exactly match phrases on the landing pages.
Virtually all of these AdGroups are about a week old today.
Anyone else seeing this?
For calculating a keyword's minimum bid:
The keyword's historical clickthrough rate (CTR) on Google; CTR on the Google Network is not considered
The relevance of the keyword to the ads in its ad group
The quality of your landing page
Your account history, which is measured by the CTR of all the ads and keywords in your account
The historical CTR of the display URLs in the ad group
Other relevance factors
My main account is 4+ years old with tons of residue.
Has anyone found that a new account will perform better than an old account ?
Account history CTR is a bad metric, it rewards trademark poachers (aka domain name bidders) and people who exaggerate claims in their ads. I understand it's intentions, by when you look at the complexities and range of what different marketers are doing, it seems very arbitrary to reward those who have plucked the easiest traffic moreso than others.
If I could see the internal scores within adwords, I bet the highest account history CTRs belong to domain name poachers, affiliates who are most often ripping off merchants for their own branded traffic and where it's often against that merchant's policies. AWA, you want to take that bet? Bet you $50! I can even supply you with information (example G searches) so you can see the ones doing this and then go check your system's internal stats.
It's ridiculous to reward bad behaving parties. I understand the thinking, the best ad writers and keyword analysts should be rewarded, but the key thing missing there is the nature of what type of traffic they are bidding on.
Let's say a merchant called giantwidgets.com advertises for two things: (1) products, using keywords like "large wdigets" (medium CTR) and (2) their brand, using keywords like "giantwidgets.com" (high CTR)... and they have an affiliate who only bids on their brand name... whose adwords account will have the higher historical CTR? The lazy affiliate will. And the merchant is put at a disadvantage algorithmically by the adwords system, to bid on their own brand name. There's something inherehtly assbackwards about G punishing deep marketing and rewarding shallow skimming of the low hanging fruit.
My personal concerns revolve around the issue of having many campaigns in the same account with vastly different targets and objectives. Some are inherently low CTR's. And I am to believe that the high performance campaigns are being held down by the low performers even though every campaign is meeting it's objective.
If account wide performance has any significant weight in the QS algo, then separate accounts MUST be the most equitable way of marketing different verticals and models.
And a large waste of time and energy.
I created a new campaign and used a different domain but used the exactly same keywords and ads as old one.
I repeat;
the only difference between the old campaign, which was slapped by google, and new one is the domain.
Bid price returned normal now on my campaigns.
I don't know what kind of domain considered good or bad.
But I'm sure the domain is one of the factors affecting QS.
See this article summarizing Michael Gray's presentation at SMX Advanced 2008:
The ideas some have in this thread (copy ads & keywords and advertise with new domains) was working for me the last slaps, too. This time it works first again, but at the end not more then 1 or 2 days and that`s it.
For me it seems that the google slaps before burned domain-names but you could bring it back with smaller ad groups, more deep focus themed, unique content, puplic privacy, etc. and all such seo-like-optimization, but this time it seems they slapped the hole account and did not look at the overall spending history.
I think it`s a manual review.
joined:Sept 3, 2007
posts: 59
votes: 0
The ideas some have in this thread (copy ads & keywords and advertise with new domains) was working for me the last slaps, too. This time it works first again, but at the end not more then 1 or 2 days and that`s it.
Since this solution doesn't address the original problem, it's never going to be more than a temporary solution, and it sounds like it's getting to be even more temporary.
So after reading all the comments, I do have one last question, has anyone had Google completely shut down their account?
Not personally, of course, but I do know of people who have had their accounts closed due their not being a good match with Google's business model, or words to that effect.
I was hoping the changes I made would affect the quality score by now but nothing's changed, I can't continue taking the losses hoping for it to improve.
I've made changes to my landing pages (no ad sense units) dynamic keyword entry to increase relevancy (not that it wasn't relevant in the first place!), 1 keyword per ad group with unique ad.
I'm just going to have to hope YSM & Microsoft adCenter can keep me afloat, that and good ole SEO.
If anyone does get a QS improvement please share and tell us about what you did!
Peace Out.
did you try to just change the domainname?
copy everything (content/landingpages..) from the old domain to a new one. Copy in the Adwords Editor the complete campaign with the adgroups, pause the old campaign, change the domain-name in the visible and destination url in the ads from the new campaign and upload everything.
keyword-/adgroup- and campaign-quality-score is new, so everything should start normal (if there are no problems with account-quality-score), then the adwords-bot will for sure visit the landing page(s) in the next few days for the landing-page-quality-score. then you may be knows a little bit more.
Other improvement ideas are welcome.
Talking private via message/email/phone about how to find a way to come back would be ok for me, too.


text:
Jimmy Bullard is primed for a £5m move to Hull City, after Fulham gave him permission to travel to east Yorkshire for talks and a medical. The midfielder, who has broken into Fabio Capello's England set-up, has seen negotiations over a new contract at Craven Cottage reach an impasse and has grown frustrated at the club's failure to meet his demands for a significant pay rise.
Bullard, who has also been linked with a transfer to Bolton Wanderers, can expect a hefty pay rise at Hull but the biggest obstacle to the move is the medical.
Although Bullard has demonstrated a full recovery from the gruesome knee ligament injury that he suffered in September 2006 and which threatened his career, Hull will subject him to rigorous tests. Unusually, the medical will take place before the clubs agree on the fee.
Bullard last played for Fulham on Boxing Day. He has suffered from a virus and a groin and hip injury, and he did not feature in the FA Cup victory at Sheffield Wednesday, meaning that he is not Cup-tied in the competition.
Hull play Millwall at home in the fourth round on Saturday.

subset: commoncrawl


text: Horizon: science for everyone BBC science strand proves that TV isn't all crassness and idiocy Comments Written By 4:50 PM, 04 November 2008 hese days it's become par for the course for cultural commentators to get themselves into frightful strops about TV producers "dumbing down" their output and resorting to pumping out lowbrow dreck in order to claw in viewing figures. A good example of this phenomenon was the BBC's decision at the end of 2007 to reduce its in-house factual programme budgets - a move that went down like the proverbial lead balloon and had many broadsheet writers spluttering into their peppermint tea. But the situation's not quite as bad as all that. True, programmes like BBC3's Me and My Man Breasts don't exactly sound like the sort of thing that Melvyn Bragg would jump at the chance to present, but there's at least one educational institution put out by the Beeb which, to my mind, just gets better and better. I refer, of course, to Horizon. Like many people in Britain I had a comprehensive education but, coming from the sort of provincial English town destined to provide the nation with its next generation of burger-flippers, my school didn't make much of science. For me, the word "quantum" was just part of the fancy title of an American TV show, a wave was something that a machine generated at the local lido, and I assumed that an electron was a fellow who repaired light switches. Unfortunately, having left school so ignorant of science meant that whenever I pondered questions like "how did the universe begin?", "what is consciousness?" or "why can't chimpanzees speak English?" I drew a complete blank. But fortunately for me and lay people everywhere, the makers of Horizon are there to plug the gaps in our knowledge. Horizon is like a sort of surrogate boffin parent who doesn't mind being pestered by wide-eyed and curious children: it takes time to explain all those fascinating mysteries of nature in an entertaining and understandable way, using analogy, metaphor and computer graphics, and relating the headier stuff of science to everyday life. The last series of the programme opened my eyes to all manner of interesting facts. It explained exactly what to expect should you ever find yourself trapped in a sensory-deprivation tank (you hallucinate like a Woodstock attendee), it revealed the most pleasant way to die (being gassed with pure nitrogen's apparently far more fun than being hanged) and esteemed scientists such as Dr Brian Cox demystified some of the problems faced by modern physics (essentially, how gravity works is a bit of a problem for even the most gargantuan intellects out there). And the series shows no lack of inspiration for subjects to tackle: everything from the existence of aliens to the odd properties of human memory is fair game for Horizon to dissect over an hour. So while it's a shame that factual programmes, like the panda, are getting increasingly scarce these days, it's a comfort that Horizon shows no signs of flagging, dipping in quality or disappearing from public view. And I know I'm not alone in being hugely thankful for that. Now, where did I put that book about string theory..? Like this? Share it. Facebook Twitter Google Tumblr Pinterest Blogger Reddit VKontakt Print Email


text:
Reviewed By Joseph T (MOORESVILLE, IN) Reviewed for a 2009 Chevy Corvette —6/22/2017 4:13 AM
Ordered a second set for a gift. They will save your leather. Comfortable, stay in place, nothing but a great product
Reviewed By Vance R (Harbor Springs, MI) Reviewed for a 2017 Subaru Outback —6/16/2017 4:33 AM
I'm on my second one of these, with my second dog. The first never wore out, I just didn't think I'd need it anymore. They look great, remove and install easily, wash well, and are very durable.


text:
Bar & Dining
The Hideaway's chefs cater for all tastes from local cuisine to traditional favourites. A la carte dining overlooks the pool and lagoon for lunch and dinner, with a full buffet breakfast in the main dining restaurant each morning.
A fully stocked wine cellar with a selection of wines from Australia and New Zealand allows you to choose a fine wine to complement your dining experience. Continue your evening in Coco Bar and take advantage of specials during happy hour.
Kids Club
Full of fun and laughter – our Fijian Kids Club crew love to look after the children of the resort, allowing the parents to relax knowing that they are having a great time and are well looked after. With non-stop activities from treasure hunts to snorkelling and Fijian fishing lessons. Daily activities are especially catered for our young guests.
For a wedding in paradise, look no further than Fiji Hideaway Resort and Spa. Exchange vows under a stunning Fijian sunset sky in a secluded setting surrounded by the ones you love. Choose from a variety of elegant Fiji wedding options and finishes that will ensure you have the island wedding of your dreams.
We can make your special day at moment captured in time for you and your guests.
Resort Store
If you forget to pack something for your holiday, no problem. Our in-house Resort Store stocks a large range of convenience items, from toiletries through to clothing along with traditional novelties and snacks.
While there are plenty of opportunities to get active when you stay at the Fiji Hideaway Resort and Spa, we also offer a gym with treadmill, exercise bikes, weights and boxing gear for guests wanting to stay fit and in shape during their stay.


text:
Last month sometime Dave sent me a sample of J&D's Bacon Ranch Dressing and Dip Mix. He told me that this was one of their best ideas and it tasted amazing. For some reason I took me weeks to finally go to the store and buy the two things I needed to make it, sour cream and Mayonnaise. It may seem simple but I never use sour cream or Mayonnaise (other than Baconnaise), so I kept forgetting to buy them every time I went to the store.
Well last night I finally got everything I needed to make the Bacon Ranch Dip. If you made dips from a packet before you know what to do here. Whip everything together in a bowl and let it sit for 2 hours. The dressing is just as simple but it uses buttermilk.
After the two hours I grabbed a bag of Ruffles and starting dipping. The first bit was intense; you tasted the normal dip/dressing flavor first then the smoky flavor creeps in later. Sean called it a nuclear explosion of bacon in your mouth. I would have to agree.
What makes this so amazing is you just don't taste smoke, you also taste meat. Not sure how they did it since its vegetarian, but you really can't tell. Most bacon flavored products only capture the smoky flavors and miss the meat flavors.
If you're a bacon lover or you're going to a party where bacon lovers will be, then you need to try J&D's Bacon Ranch. It's only 2.99 for a one pack, which is the going rate for dip mixes. If you make the dip it will make about 2 cups of heaven. Which should be enough for normal party goes. If you're making it for bacon lovers you better make a double batch. Sean and I couldn't stop eating it once we started.
Dave, you where right this is the best bacon product ever (other than real bacon).


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
Victims No Longer: The Classic Guide for Men Recovering from Sexual Child…
by Mike Lew
No current Talk conversations about this book.
This book is an essential resource for the otherwise often overlooked men who have suffered abuse in childhood. The book includes helpful personal accounts from men who have survived childhood abuse and offers a variety of other useful self-help information.
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English (1)
Amazon.com Product Description (ISBN 006053026X, Paperback)
For millions of men on the path to recovery, Victims No Longer is the next step.
The first book written specifically for men, Victims No Longer examines the changing cultural attitudes toward male survivors of incest and other sexual trauma. Now, in this Second Edition, this invaluable resource continues to offer compassionate and practical advice, supported by personal anecdotes and statements of male survivors. Victims No Longer helps survivors to:Identify and validate their childhood experiences Explore strategies of survival and healing Work through issues such as trust, intimacy, and sexual confusion Establish a support network for continued personal recovery Make choices that aren't determined by abuse
Psychotherapist Mike Lew has worked with thousands of men and women in their healing from the effects of childhood sexual abuse, rape, physical violence, emotional abuse, and neglect. The development of strategies for recovery from incest and other abuse, particularly for men, has been a major focus of his work as a counselor and group leader.
Thoroughly updated and revised, and including an expanded Resources section, Victims No Longer educates survivors and professionals about the recovery process -- speaking to the pain, needs, fears, and hopes of the adult male survivor.
(retrieved from Amazon Thu, 12 Mar 2015 18:12:14 -0400)
No library descriptions found.
Amazon Kindle (0 editions)
Audible (0 editions)
CD Audiobook (0 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
What's New, Now
Today in Gear: November 11, 2015
Vibram's new Sole Factor, J. Crew's latest collab with Onitsuka Tiger, a Leica camera bag and more.
More: This Post Is Presented By Panerai
Vibram's new Sole Factor, J. Crew's latest collab with Onitsuka Tiger, a Leica camera bag and more.
A Tim Coppens collaboration, Oppo's Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones, wooden go-karts and more.
|Canon EOS Rebel SL1
The latest addition to the EOS family takes the crown as the smallest and lightest DSLR on the market today. Though it weighs a mere 14 ounces, it still packs a 18-megapixel APS-C sensor as
Herb Lester Luggage Tags
It seems like everyone traveling has the same black roller bag. Herb Lester Luggage Tags (~$7) stand out and dress up that carry-on with more panache than the "Big Tag" or a random scrap of fabric, saving you from opening
A better look at the Texas Capital
Herb Lester Austin on the Hoof Map
Planning on making a pilgrimage to South by Southwest (SXSW) in the coming weeks? Then pack Herb and Lester's latest edition to their excellent city guide series with you. Like all of their enhanced maps, Austin on the Hoof covers a
Insightful sightseeing
Herb Lester City Guides
For most people, the term travel guide triggers visions of stout books, stuffed to the margins with 10 point font and the occasional over-saturated color photo. Boutique firm Herb Lester and Associates rebels against this stereotype by working with exceptional


text:
Skateboarding and music have been pals for decades, introducing both riders and bands to rest of us and probably each other as well. Things have gotten a lot fancier since the VHS days for both industries, but skate videos will never die. Here are some recent combinations of good song and good shred.
This one's a winner. 32 artists / 32 tracks featuring SBTRKT, Youth Lagoon, Spank Rock, Rainbow Arabia, Destroyer, Real Estate, Phantogram,YACHT, Beastie Boys, Cults, Santigold, Friends, M83 and more.
Coachella has officially announced the lineup for this year's festival: Radiohead, The Black Keys, Bon Iver, Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg, M83, Arctic Monkeys, Girl Talk, The Weeknd, Buzzcocks, Justice, A$AP Rocky, Girls, Cat Power, Neon Indian, Justice, WU LYF and it just keeps going.
Around this time each year we have the ask, has the whole world gone list crazy? And yes, we have, and ours go to eleven. Here's our favorites this year.
There's been no official announcement from the Coachella camp, but this lineup is being circulated as an early leak. Big names too: Radiohead, No Doubt, Foo Fighters, Daft Punk, The Roots, Wilco, Florence and The Machine, Underworld, Beirut, M83 and Justice are a few of the acts listed for the three-day festival in Indio, CA.
There's something about those familiar asphalt driveways and picket fences that put us in a certain mindset—video directors know this well and push the button often. And it still works, even now as we've been swept back to suburbia too many times to count. Instead of calling trite!, we've compiled a few all-time favorites for your viewing pleasure.
It's getting to be that time of year where we look back at 2011's trends and decide which ones we liked and which we didn't. One musical trend that can't be ignored is the saxophone – it showed up everywhere. Lisa Simpson would be thrilled.
Fun Fun Fun Fest is this weekend in Austin,TX and the lineup is insane: M83, Girls,Passion Pit, Lykke Li, ,The Damned, Slayer,Danzig, Public Enemy,Odd Future, Diplo, Spank Rock, Wugazi, Neon Indian, Henry Rollins, Turquoise Jeep, Cold Cave, Yacht, Grimes, Purity Ring…it goes on.
This Week: M83 impresses with a double-disc; Real Estate's Days of sunny surf pop; Gauntlet Hair is intriguing, but…; Brooklyn folk singer Elizabeth Harper is reinvented as Class Actress; My Brightest Diamond's greatest gem is her voice.


text:
Next Generation of Window Branding?
August 17, 2010
THE TALK... | Sales & Marketing
We see some interesting news this week in the window and door industry that focuses on branding. First, we see the resurgence of the Stanley brand in the door arena. That should be a name brand many homeowners remember from years ago.
But what really got my attention was the Kathy Ireland backing of Window World products. Who would have thought? I guess it shouldn't be surprising given that celebrities' names on towels and bedroom sheets give us a certain impression of quality—why not windows and doors?
So what do you think of Window World's celebrity affiliation? Do you think it will comfort busy working moms as the Kathy Ireland brand intends? Do you think we'll see more brand associations like this in the future? Send me an email and let me know if you think this is the start of something big in window and door branding to consumers.


text:
FlyAnglers OnLine
The fraternity of fly fishers
Sponsored by:
And Flyanglers like you!
Es schmeckte gut, egal, den Namen.
When you arise in the morning, think of what a
precious privilege it is to be alive - to breathe, to think,
to enjoy, to love.
- Marcus Aurelius
Forum Rules


text:
Well, the plastic bag trick will work but not nearly as well as wax paper. As Gary explained it to me, the wax paper leaves a small amount of residue behind and acts as a very mild lube.
When I first got my Presentation Grade MCV I holstered my gun right away and had to resort to lots of cursing and a bench vise to pull the holster off the gun - entirely my fault (unless I can figure out a way to blame Bud). Once I got it loose I noticed we were out of wax paper too but we did have several rolls of freezer paper - I used that wax side out and wrapped the gun in two layers. It sat overnight for about 4 to 6 hours and in the morning it was broken in enough to wear after a few dozen practice draws. One word of caution: Freezer paper is thicker than wax paper and, apparently, more abrasive. I ended up with a small spot on the slide where the parkerizing was rubbed off - again, entirely my fault. I wasn't overly concerned as this is an edc SA Mil-Spec and not a beauty queen by any means ... I intend for it to be used and used hard. If your finish is less than durable, I'd wait until I could get some wax paper and break it in with that.


text:
acuredreamgift said
Just remembered two awesome games: "Earthworm Jim" and "Jazz Rabbit". Wow… They gave me lots of fun!
Who Can forget Neverhood, I still can hum the music…
Totaly agree with Giallo and Dzinc
187th on Graphicriver / 780th on all marketplaces
Smudgethis said
Something amazing has happened… Theme hospital now available for the mac! That's it, career over. Get me a comfy sofa and a big ass mug of tea, it's time to save some lives! http://www.gog.com/en/gamecard/theme_hospital
Hahaha, look at all those unsatisfied customers puking on floor :))))))
Rewroc said
This one for me. Priceless.
I have a N64 Emulator and Still play this one hahaha..
Blinn said
iZZYMedia said
Did you know Al Lowe is making a new Leisure Suit Larry game? Yes, funded by people on Kickstarter, he's now able to go ahead and continue the series. Although I haven't played Leisure Suit Larry myself, I have played Torin's Passage, also by Al Lowe and just happened to see his other games.
I thought I'd let you know.As for my favorite game, it's Die By the Sword. It has my favorite video game character, a medieval warrior with a Scottish accent who drops a ton of f-bombs and lots of language.
WOW , That's a Great News…. I really liked playing LSL 1 ,3,5,6 I was a big fan…
QuickMedia said
Such a classic, I literally did not stop playing this for a year!
We had lots of fun playing this in Network Mode
Bedros said
iZZYMedia saidOMG , I'm crying now
Who Remember This?
Yeah so many great games back then, I think we have so much games in common.
Who Remember This?


text:
No heat after expansion tank replacement
View Single Post
Registered User
Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Battle Creek Mi
Posts: 25
My Ride: 2004 330i 6M OBM
View My Garage
Last night I bled system again with no heat still. However I found that the bottom of the ET cap has started to come apart. The bottom of the cap has deteriorated up to the first o-ring. I purchased a new cap and have it installed. I wish they had one i. Stock when i got tank and maybe I wouldn't be going though all this.
I am thinking that those pieces have gotten lodged in the heater core. My next question is what is the direction of flow from the ET? I would assume that the heater pulls from the bottom if the ET then returns to the middle/ upper hose that goes into the back side of the tank. I want to try to back flush the heater but I want to make sure I don't push the pieces deeper into the core.
Thanks again for all the comments and advise.
View Public Profile
Find more threads by farkas330i
Find More Posts by farkas330i
Leave feedback for farkas330i (0)


text:
Hello BH Beauties!
Did you get a chance to watch the BET awards this past Sunday? Between the #LionelRitchie fail and Nicki Minaj's acceptance speech, it was a crazy night of performances. Oh course, since we're makeup addicts, we were focused on the red carpet beauties!
Here are some of our favorites:
Gabrielle Union! Can you believe she is 41? She looked stunning at the BET awards with gorgeous hair and radiant, dewy skin. Her brows were flawless and her eyes were lightly lined and finished with a full lash. Her lips were neutral and glossy, and her face had just the right amount of contouring. We love this simple, elegant look!
Actress Zendaya wore a similar look with a neutral peach lipstick and dark-lined eyes, heavy mascara, and perfect brows. Her skin looked gorgeous and sun-kissed and looked fabulous with her casual outfit.
Jennifer Hudson paired thick winged eyeliner and heavy mascara with a bright red lip, keeping the look simple so all attention was directed to her sexy new pixie cut!
Nicki Minaj – if you only remember her from the crazy colored wig days, you might not have recognized her at the BET awards with long, dark hair in tight curls. She kept the focus on her gorgeous hair by keeping her makeup neutral pairing defined brows, simple lined eyes and a glossy lip. To copy her look, don't forget to use a highlighter to mimic her stunning cheekbones.
We're not sure what's going on between Iggy Azalea and Nicki Minaj, but we love Iggy's bright pink lips (kind of like our pop cultured lipstick!), winged eye and shimmery eye makeup.
Kenya Moore paired a beautiful orange lip (try Sweet Mango) with tight-lined eyes and thick, full lashes. Her brows are also thick – another big trend we noticed at this year's awards!
What was your favorite look at the BET awards this year?


text:
Slider Revolution! Responsive WordPress Plugin
The Revolution is here!
(ver 2.3.91 release Date 09.04.2013 – jQuery 1.9.0 Compatible !)
Create a responsive(mobile friendly) or fullwidth slider with must-see-effects and meanwhile keep or build your SEO optimization (all content always readable for search engines). See the heaps of custom transitions/animations for each object on the page! Customize this slider with our convenient drag&drop backend to your very needs.
This plugin features tons of unique transition effects, an image preloader, video embedding, autoplay that stops on user interaction and lots of easy to set options to create your own effects.
Continue reading "Slider Revolution Responsive WordPress Plugin v2.3.91" »


text:
When God took out his canvas of clay called Earth and began his paramount work of art, the angels must have been on the edge of their seats. What was God making this time? Would it look like any of his other creations? Why did he seem so much more excited about this project than the others?The palette of the Creator was dotted with a rainbow of colors, absolutely brilliant colors, radiant with his character. As the Creator selected a brush and soaked the bristles with the color of his choice, he made his first stroke of the brush. It went on as the light of the sun. The Painter of Light … [Read more...]
God's Palette – The 8 Promises of Creation
Does Your Church Dance?
Does your church dance? The early church did. In fact, the early church danced the way God dances.There is a need for a more biblical metaphor for organizations, and in particular for ecclesial organizations. In light of this need, a new metaphor is presented in the form of the Perichoretic Organization. This metaphor is based on the Trinity, also described as The Divine Community or Team, and their interrelation, interactions or organization. This Perichoretic Union was contemplated much by some early Christian theologians.The foremost metaphor or model for organizations, both … [Read more...]
Moses – The Tri-Cultural Leader
In an age in which the world and the United States is becoming increasingly multi-cultural, our leadership roles and responsibilities are becoming increasingly a cross-cultural process and involve certain skill sets for effectiveness. Interestingly enough, before releasing him into the role of deliverer for the Hebrew children enslaved in Egypt, God first allowed Moses through a series of sovereign circumstances to become absolutely immersed in not only Egyptian culture, but the highest form of it, in the very halls of Pharaoh's court and in the interest and care of his daughter. In a … [Read more...]
Read my article just posted at OUTREACH MAGAZINE. Here's the link. … [Read more...]
The Other Side of "Proof-Texting"
Grant Osborne, author of The Hermeneutical Spiral writes that "the basic evangelical fallacy of our generation is 'proof-texting,'" which he describes as "that process whereby a person 'proves' a doctrine or practice merely by alluding to a text without considering its original inspired meaning" (Osborne, G.R., 2006). This error as Osborne describes it has played into the propagation of numerous "folk theologies" which have no grounding in Biblical truth (Olson, R., 1999). While acknowledging the value of Scripture memory programs, Osborne also cites the potential problem of utili … [Read more...]
What's "True" About You?
John was the last person you would have expected God to use. But powerfully use him, He did. Growing up in eighteenth century England, from age 11 on John worked on slave ships; the family business. When he wasn't sailing he was "collecting" slaves on the islands and mainland of the West African coast for sale to visiting traders. Eventually Newton became the captain of his own slave ship. His was a cruel and harsh experience. His skin was roughened by the harsh sea winds and his heart hardened by the life that went with it.Somewhere, somehow, something changed within John Newton. In addit … [Read more...]
Billy Graham's Warning to JFK – "Don't Go to Dallas"
One week before President John F. Kennedy made the fateful trip to Dallas in 1963, Billy Graham "had an inner foreboding that something terrible was going to happen" to the president while there. Read the full story in my article in the Huffington Post. … [Read more...]


text:
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Cleaning Up Back Yard, Part 1
Had "Foundation Man" over to remove a bunch of cement from the back yard; remove the window wells, and repair the back wall of the foundation. I had started this work and realized I had no way to dispose of all the cement, nor a desire to buy equipment I would only use once.
This is part one; showing mostly up front stuff. I don't even know where to start on this chapter of the house... let us be; positive.
While they worked, I dug out more tree stumps and fence posts; as can be seen in the attached pics.
They set to work trying to avoid work. Apparently the original plan involved removing the top of the window wells and then burying them. Strike 1?!
I was glad I took off work to supervise. Anyways...
In one picture you can see the main beam cleaned at the corner. You can then see it filled in and being parged. The next shows the back walk after removal. The back yard looks pretty much like a dirt pit at this point.
I'll do a full explanation in the next post, things did not turn out well.
also; is this a better way to handle the pictures?!?!
Last edited by coderguy; 03-20-2012 at 10:51 PM.
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Part 2..
So, lots to explain. This is part 2 if you missed the previous post.
Foundation Man was supposed to remove the rear cement, repair the back foundation at the beam, and remove the window wells in the back and on the west side of the house.
They continuously fought with me to not remove the wells; we got that out of the way and I thought it was done.
Then they argued with me about flashing the back of the house. Who puts a 20 inch sheet of metal up as flashing? Over the siding?!?! I ended up asking them to simply explain it to me... I still don't understand.
They then tried not to haul half the debris away. I asked for some debris from previous work to be taken and they finally agreed before leaving.
So it was time for them to go... time to settle up. They raised the price on me. On the spot. Said removing the window wells was extra work. I explained if I wrote them a check for that amount; they'd never work for me again. They didn't flinch. I lost my temper and it didn't go well from there.
Attached are some more pictures. The dirt wasn't put back and I've been put in the position of having to do the next stage of work immediately. You can see the metal flashing and how they left the wells.
I NEED to figure out the french drain plan and get to it.
Enjoy the pictures; let me know if it is better to handle them differently.
I swore at one of the two guys and I feel bad about it. But I'm also still so angry I could put my fist through a wall. I paid them the money they wanted.
Dorf dude...
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Grafenwoehr Germany
Posts: 1,837Rewards Points: 1,190
Today is only yesterdays tomorrow, Now get to work!
Last edited by shumakerscott; 03-27-2012 at 11:15 PM.
Concrete & Masonry
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3,488Rewards Points: 636
Where the hell did you find this guy???
It's blatantly clear in one of the pictures that he applied a ton of the mud with a baker's bag. That's not how a mason really works, unless they're paid by the hour.......
If you need a local mason again, I would recommend asking Nathan or one of the other folks at the Brickyard for a referrel. I'm sure they have plenty of names of good contractor's down there.
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Strange Hole
So, I was digging out the rear window well to proceed with repairs and a mysterious hole showed up. I don't know where it goes or how long it actually is, but my tape measure easily went 30 inches in. Thought I would do a quick post about it before getting back to work on planning. Here are the pics:
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
So, update. You may or may not have been following the landscaping thread. But I haven't heard anything from anyone in there; so my final plan is coming into being.
I've called The Brick Yard and gotten quotes on various things; allowing me to estimate costs pretty accurately. They also gave me some referrals as advised by Joe.
Here is the plan up to this point, based on Joe coming out and all feedback.
1) Repair back of foundation. I'm going to dig it out as far as I can in a weekend; repair cracks/etc. Add a layer of waterproofing (the black tar stuff from Menards unless someone suggests otherwise); and then back fill. I will put glass block windows in the remaining two back windows and add a new window well on the rear basement window. Finishing touch is a window well cover of course :-)
2) Level the back yard (actually 1 degree towards garage and 1 degree towards cement retaining wall); with a retaining wall in front of the garage.
The retaining wall will be 40" high (total). 6" base, 6" for base block (below grade); 4 blocks above grade (at 6" a piece) and a cap. This will bring it to 8 inches below the siding on the garage. It includes a stair up into the garden area. More on this later.
3) French Drain from the garden all way to the front of the house; with a solid drain running parallel. for the downspout
4) Grade side yard as best as possible.
I am looking for ideas for the side yard because growing grass there may not be a good idea. Just river rock the whole thing? (ugly?) Some type of water hungry plant or bush and then mulch around them? Something that isn't a tree, will drink a lot of water, etc.
5) Help my neighbor. The north-west corner of the house will still be under grade with this plan. Help my neighbor dig out his hill and work on his backyard; giving him a larger patio and eliminating the grading problem at the corner of the house. Possibly connect him to drainage.
6) Continue the current cement retaining wall out towards the alley. Back fill neighbors side with dirt; front fill our new garden :-) Of course; this will be done with versa-lok and at a later date.
I have attached a picture that shows the plan. Orange is french drain. Purple is solid. Green is the possible french drain behind my neighbors possible retaining wall. The orange french drain running along the garage is already there.
As for the retaining wall in front of the garage; here are the specs since people like to ask about pricing. Assume versa-lok from a midwest dealer.
Wall: 28' 3" wide
Stairs: 32" wide
Versa-lok standard blocks: 148 x 5.08 = 751.84
Versa-lok standard caps: 37 x 5.69 = 210.53
Versa-lok pegs: 120 x .45 = 54.00
Total for versa-lok: 1,066.33
When you add sand, rock, rentals, delivery, cap adhesive, and tax you end up at $1,478.40
I am still working on estimating the entire project.
I feel confident the wall won't be too tall; and so will be attractive. I feel confident grading is the single best water solution - it is the only part of any solution that everyone agrees on. Nobody ever posts about how proper grading is a horrible idea.
Maybe I'll get some feedback, suggestions and ideas that will improve the whole thing even more. At some point; I have to figure out how to dress up the ugly cement retaining wall that is there now... (parge with dyed cement and press to look like brick?)
Last edited by coderguy; 04-13-2012 at 11:45 AM. Reason: spelling/grammar edits.
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
MultiThreaded DIY
I got one of the glass block windows in, after repairing the wall the best I could; picture attached. I will have to revisit this and pretty it up a bit; then paint white around it to match the other windows. Masonry isn't a strong point for me; but I feel good about the work.
Next; while I was working in the basement my wife took a shower and I realized that my temp job on the shower was no longer holding. Water coming to the basement from the second floor is NOT good. The drain is glued (purple stuff that fuses) in; but about 3/8 of an inch too high. I can't just keep filling it with caulk. Long story short; I declared the guest bathroom the temporary master bathroom. I've been planning the master bathroom redo for a while (finally; something I WANT to work on). I have a plan and a budget. Attached a few pics of getting started on the gutting.
So we'll continue work on the basement, yard and now master bathroom in parallel. Maybe I'll drop my bathroom plan into the scanner for some feedback.
In the bad news department, my camera died. So these are cell phone pics. Also, my charger and/or batteries for my cordless tools died. Sigh.
Concrete & Masonry
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 3,488Rewards Points: 636
It looks like you made a wise choice & had the window pre-fabbed??
I see nothing wrong with the installation in the pic, but if you need to clean up some mortar smears, 000 fine steel wool works wonders in the first few days............
I think your yard plan looks pretty good as well, I just want to mention one thing: The sidewalls of the stairwell you want to build are easist accomplished by buildign the walls straight vertical (no batter or 3/4" backset to the walls.) Although Versa-Lok manu's cast holes for straight vert. walls, they have to line up perfectly on half bond, as they only have holes in this position vs. the slot that is used for the more typical 3/4" batter. The front of the wall will still have the batter, so you'll have to cut 3/4" off of the corner or the adjacent block on every course so the pin holes line up perfectly. Not a big deal if you have the tools to saw the block, but if not, it can create issues.
|The Following User Says Thank You to jomama45 For This Useful Post:
coderguy (04-02-2012)
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
I put the second window in tonight; I'm waiting for it to set up enough to remove the wedges.
It is amazing how much light they bring in.
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Some outside progress
I wanted to post an update on the yard work.
I dug out the west side as needed and brushed/cleaned it in preparation for repair. I also continued some of the digging. All of the dirt that I thought would work as fill went to the front of the house as regrading material (see picture); the rest went towards the alley for removal (sandy stuff, overly rocky stuff).
I hosed it down good and let things dry a bit. I was concerned at how quickly the water was draining away; like it was running somewhere.
I also did more repair work on the outside of the rear window. The other window is also in and looking good (but no pics yet).
Finally, I got more work done digging out the corner of the house by the retaining wall. There was a large sheet of fiber glass material buried (wtf?);
and of course lots of tree root. This area is still a large question mark, what do I do here? I can't force my neighbor to put in a retaining wall...
See the pics!
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
More Progress, New information
Progress updates on the dual projects.
Bathroom - everything is ripped out and hauled away; along with all scrap from previous projects that was building up next to the garage. I got the floor up in 5 or so chunks. Picture is of largest chunk I got up in one go. I'm very excited about the bathroom.
Outside - I finally got some 'after rain' pictures Sunday. I think the east side of the house may be a much bigger problem than I thought. I'm now thinking to go ahead and run solid pipe down both sides. This way I can disconnect both laterals; pump the sump pit to daylight and add a surface drain; even if temporary. I'm including two of the pics.
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
No pictures today.
The bathroom is cleaned up and remeasured; in some places I have more room than planned due to weird shims/etc.
The window well is 100% complete in the back and looking nice; having trouble finding the right size cover; but I have one on there for now. Dissapointing that Menards sells separate brand covers than window wells.
Met with a guy suggested to me by the Brick Yard; he is getting me quotes for regrading the back yard in preparation for the retaining wall. Sounds like we will have him grade the front yard and sod. We'll get this water moving away from the house!
The guys I hired to do the hauling were the best contractors I've brought in so far (next to the carpet guys; they were awesome too!). I couldn't believe they swept my sidewalks. Very affordable; much better than a dumpster.
We had a break in; they got my cordless trimmer, skateboard, car jack, jack stands and possibly other items I haven't noticed.
Lots of rain; so lots of water in the basement. Trying to stay positive and get the work done. As with previous weekends, if I can't start the french drain this weekend; I'll be in the bathroom framing. Pics either way!
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Large Update!
Ok, I've been out of the country; but it is time for an update! We will start with the yard!!!
First, the landscaper made some time to do the rear regrading. I really appreciate the discussions we had. We ended up going with changes he suggested in preparation for proper draining and the patio. Here is a picture of his handy work:
Quite a lot of dirt was removed. I know it looked wet; it was. But it hadn't rained! So; that done, he worked with me a bit on designing the patio, etc. Next would be my turn to build the retaining wall; add drainage on both sides of the house; and then call him back.
So, the east side of the house has drainage as of this weekend (freshly back from vacation and right to work!). I know that anyone who reads these forums probably was thinking I would never break ground on this. I asked for help, argued, planned, asked again, argued more, planned again and rehashed the whole thing about 100 times. Well, I broke ground. Phase 1 was regrading, phase 2 is east side drainage; since it will not receive most of the water from the back yard. Here was the grueling install:
There are no pictures here of the smallish french drain dividing the back yard from the side yard. This is designed so that the natural french drain (the rocks under the solid piping) will help drain light rains to the front. Moderate to heavy rains will bring water into the modern french drain which connects into this solid pipe (in a slight V). Later, the downspout and/or sump can connect to this solid drain as well. The really important part right now is the natural french drain; the back yard was pretty well 'disconnected' from the side yard before (draining wise); water would pool near the corner of the house because it was a bit of a low point; even though the side yard is graded towards the street really well. This now connects them. Basically, water can get past all the cement and clay.
Bathroom update in the next post I swear. It's going really well. Built-ins are framed; plumbing is done, etc.
Oh, the above project, about $250.00; which includes all the supplies to do the other side and hook up the down spouts.
Feedback, ideas, etc all very welcome!
Work Hard, Play Harder
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276Rewards Points: 212
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Chicago
Posts: 25Rewards Points: 10
Love your new "Money Pit" it has loads of character. Looks like you have quite the rehab ahead of you.
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode
|Similar Threads
|Thread Starter
|Last Post
|Sound Isolation Clips (worth the money)
|Building & Construction
|Wow, I got money coming
|Off Topic
|Make Money At Home! (A discussion about Scams)
|Off Topic
|Wring for Lincoln Power Mig Welder
|Heating Retrofit in a Victorian Multi-Family House


text:
One rainy afternoon not long ago, I realized I was bored. In my otherwise happy retirement years, my life had become too predictable, too comfortable. I needed to shake things up.
So — after doing lots of research and totally upending my life in Texas — I moved to Italy. At age 65. Alone. It may be the best thing I've ever done for myself.
I return to Austin for occasional visits with family and friends and to overindulge in my favorite Tex-Mex dishes. Any other time, you can find me Retired In Italy!


text:
Google search
VB search
Administrator Messages
Comments, Suggestions about the forum ONLY.
Home Page News
Members Corner
Welcome to the GSD/FAQ's for the first time owner
Introductions & Welcome Mat
Pictures! Pictures! Pictures!
Germanshepherds.com Forum Support Help Desk
Special Interest
Weekly Discussion Topics
Take a Poll
Current Dog Affairs
Favorite Links, Books and Videos!
GSD Classifieds
Germanshepherds.com Vendors
Trading Post -> Non-Commercial Trades and Sales
Supporting Site Sponsors
My Pet Peed
The Honest Kitchen
Life With Our Dogs
General Information
Happy Birthday / Gotcha Day
In Loving Memory
Preparing to Say Good Bye
Events & Club Info
The Puppy Place
Finding the Right Puppy
Choosing A Breeder
General Puppy Stuff
Training Our Puppy (basic)
Puppy Behavior
Feeding Our Puppy
Puppies/Raw Diets
Development & Socialization
Ears Up??????
Training & Behavior of the GSD
Training Theory & Methods
How do I (teach my dog to)?
Equipment (how to use/where to find)
General Behavior
Aggression (the good, the bad & the ugly)
Finding a Good Trainer
GSD Rescue Information
Non-Urgent GSD Rescue & Adoption
Follow-up from
Rescue, Foster & Adoption Information (General)
Rescue Stories & Where are they now?
Rescue Transport. How YOU can HELP
Lost and Found
Health & Wellness
Health Issues
Diet & Nutrition
B.A.R.F./Raw Feeding
Basic Care
The Senior Dog
Holistic/Homeopathic Practices
Show those Hips
Thinking About Becoming A Breeder?
Pregnancy, Whelping & Raising a Litter
Breeding - General
Bloodlines & Pedigrees
The Breed Standard
Genetic Issues
Critique My Dog
Schutzhund/IPO and Protection Sports
Schutzhund/IPO Training
Other Protection Sports
Dog Sports
Obedience & Rally
Showing (Conformation)
Miscellaneous Dog Sports
Working Dogs
Search & Rescue
Guide, Therapy & Service Dogs
Police K-9
Military Dogs
Personal Protection Dogs
The Café
Chat Room
Fun and Games Room
Web Board Testing
Testing Forum
The Best of the Board Archives
Archive 1: Special Interest & Member's Corner
Archive 2: GSD Rescue
Archive 3: Life With Our Dogs & The Dog Zone
Archive 4: The Puppy Place
Archive 5: Health & Wellness
Archive 6: Breeding
Archive 7: Schutzhund, Dog Sports & Working GSD
Active Topics
Today's Posts
Remember Me?
German Shepherd Dog Forums
Content Wrapper
Convincing strangers to not let her jump up on them?
View Single Post
post #1
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Join Date: Jan 2014
Posts: 318
Convincing strangers to not let her jump up on them?
Ok, so I keep running into this problem. 13 weeks old. So still a little puppy. BUT, since I am planning on doing therapy work as well as service dog work if she takes to the tasks I need her to be able to do.
I don't want to have to retrain proper behavior for greeting people, but right now, that is what I'm having to do.
I take her with me to tractor supply, ace hardware, Home Depot, and the park. Up until a couple weeks ago she stayed in the basket so I didn't have to worry. People would just reach in and pet her.
And now we do both in and out of the basket... And running into problems.
We NEVER approach people unless invited (and I never ask, it's only if others ask if she can come see them), and would prefer if others would ask me, but that is not always the case.
She is still so little and cute that people will just squeal and laugh as she dances around on them and complain loudly about how "she's just a puppy" when I pull her off them, put her in a sit, and ask them to bend down to pet her, or I pick her up to let them do so.
I hope to get to the point where she will ignore most of it unless I give the ok, but it's really hard when everyone I meet just works her up so much, even when I try to explain.
She doesn't wear any kind of vest or bandana, would something like that with "therapy dog in training" possibly help? I can't just stop taking her since these are some of the only places where I can actually get her used to stuff like heavy machinery, crowds, etc. But it's driving me nuts when every other aisle someone goes nuts over her and works her up into a frenzy, and then I'm stuck trying to focus her again for the next 5 minutes or so.
Sent from
Petguide.com Free App
Serbrider is offline
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Serbrider
Find More Posts by Serbrider
-- GermanShepherds.com (Full)
-- GermanShepherds.com (Classic)
-- GermanShepherds.com (Mobile)
Contact Us
German Shepherds : German Shepherd Dog Forums
Privacy Statement
For the best viewing experience please update your browser to
Google Chrome
Terms of Use


text:
County Offaly (Kings) - Main Page
Republic of Ireland
This is the Umbrella Project Page for County Offaly (Kings) - Ireland
Please do not link profiles to this project - its purpose is to inform!
Go to People Connected to County Offaly (Kings)
Related Projects
Still to come
- County Offaly (Kings) - Famous People
- County Offaly Genealogical Resources
- Historical County Offaly (Kings)
HELP is always welcome - Please get involved!!
County Offaly (Kings)
- Irish: Contae Uíbh Fhailí
- Administrative centre Tullamore
- Province Leinster
- Area 2,000 km2 (800 sq mi)
- People from County Offaly (Kings) are called -
- Motto Esto Fidelis (Latin), "Be Faithful"
County Offaly is a county in Ireland. It is part of the Midlands Region and is also located in the province of Leinster. It is named after the ancient Kingdom of Uí Failghe and was formerly known as King's County. Offaly County Council is the local authority for the county.
The following are the historical baronies located in County Offaly:
- Ballyboy
- Ballybrit
- Ballycowen
- Clonlisk
- Coolestown
- Eglish
- Garrycastle
- Geashill
- Kilcoursey
- Lower Philipstown
- Upper Philipstown
- Warrenstown
Places of Interest
- Birr in the south of the county is best known for its castle and gardens. Birr Castle is owned by the Parsons family, (the family bears the title: 'Earl of Rosse') and is best known for its 19th-century telescope, the Leviathan of Parsonstown.
- Georgian Birr
- Sculpture in the Parklands around Lough Boora in Boora Bog.
- Charleville Castle located in Tullamore
- Ancient Christian monastic site at Clonmacnoise along with ancient examples of the Irish High cross such as the 'Cross of the Scriptures', the round tower and visitors center.
- Kinnitty Castle
- Slieve Bloom Mountains with panoramic views of Counties Offaly and Laois
- Banagher and the river Shannon for cruises along the river.
- The Boora bog reserve is a haven for wildlife and most notably contain the last Irish population of the grey partridge.
- Durrow Abbey and High Cross
- Tullamore Dew Visitor Centre
- Birr Theatre and Arts Centre
- Clara Bog Nature Reserve
- Leap Castle
- Birr Historical Science Centre
- Seir Kieran
- The Old Churches of Rahan and Lynally
Towns and Parishes
See below and County Offaly (Kings), Ireland - Monumental Inscriptions, Cemeteries and Graveyards
To participate in any project
- you do need to first be a collaborator, or collaborating with a project collaborator - so join the project. Visit Geni Wikitext, Unicode and images which gives a great deal of assistance. See the discussion Project Help: How to add Text to a Project - Starter Kit to get you going!
How to Participate
- If you have any queries please start a discussion linked to this project. (See the menu top right).
- Please add related projects to the menu on the right.
- If you have links to related web pages that would be of interest to others please add them in the relevant section at the bottom of the page. In order to do this use the drop down menu at the top left of the screen and Join the Project. If this option is not available to you then contact a collaborator and ask to be added to the project. As a collaborator you will be able to edit this page.
- Add any documents of interest using the menu at the top right of the page, and then add a link to the document in the text under the heading below. If you do not know how to do this please contact one of the other collaborators to assist you.
Please do not add the profiles off all your County Offaly (Kings) born ancestors to this project or the People connected to County Offaly (Kings) project. Rather add the earliest known person of a County Offaly (Kings) family to the County Offaly (Kings)' - Family Heads project. link to follow
References and Sources
Parish Map
Map from Irish Ancestors where the map is interactive.
- Aghancon
- Ardnurcher or Horseleap
- Ballyboy
- Ballyburly
- Ballycommon
- Ballykean
- Ballymacwilliam
- Ballynakill
- Birr
- Borrisnafarney
- Castlejordan
- Castletownely
- Clonmacnoise
- Clonsast
- Clonyhurk
- Corbally
- Croghan
- Cullenwaine
- Drumcullen
- Dunkerrin
- Durrow
- Eglish
- Ettagh
- Finglas
- Gallen
- Geashill
- Kilbride (Ballycowan)
- Kilbride (Kilcoursey)
- Kilclonfert
- Kilcolman
- Kilcomin
- Kilcumreragh
- Killaderry
- Killoughy
- Kilmanaghan
- Kilmurryely
- Kinnitty
- Lemanaghan
- Letterluna
- Lusmagh
- Lynally
- Monasteroris
- Rahan
- Reynagh
- Roscomroe
- Roscrea
- Seirkieran
- Shinrone
- Templeharry
- Tisaran
- Wheery or Killagally


text:
Sponsor Press Releases & New Product Announcements
Get the latest news and announcements from the site sponsors! To ask a question please use the 'Ask a Sponsor' forum.
Click here to view all the site sponsors and see what they are offering!
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Rate Thread
|Display Modes
Past Site Sponsor
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: SoCal
Posts: 4,226
My Ride: E46 M3
eas | Rogue Engineering - E46/E36 M3 Performance Silicone Hose Kit
We've got a new product from Rogue Engineering, the E46/E36 M3 Performance Silicone Hose Kit. Engineered for high temperature, underhood applications, Rogue Engineering silicone hoses offer the ultimate in hose manufactured from knitted polyester fabric, reinforced with silicone rubber for operations in temperatures ranging from -149° F - 500° F.
- Resistant to high temperatures, solvents and oil, when compared to OEM rubber hoses.
- Temperature ranges from -149° F - 500° F, much larger range than OEM (typical range for OEM is -40° F to +275° F)
- RE hoses can handle more pressure, with a maximum pressure of 350psi. - RE silicone hoses stay flexible, whereas rubber can harden and crack over time. - Available only in BLACK color, with discrete RE logo.
All Rogue Engineering Silicone Radiator Hose kits come complete with new, replacement hose clamps as the factory ones are not suitable for reuse after long years of service.
Rogue Engineering - e46 M3 Performance Silicone Hose Kit
Models Supported
2001-2006 e46 M3 Coupe and Convertible (including euro)
Application Notes
The e46 M3 kit replaces OEM hoses 188.8.131.520.716 and 184.108.40.2060.715. The upper radiator hose can be reversed which is required for some aftermarket supercharger kits.
Rogue Engineering - e36 Performance Silicone Hose Kit
Models Supported
1992-1995 E36 3 Series (M50) 325i, 325is & 325i including Convertible
1996-1999 E36 3 Series (M52) 328i, 328is, 323is including Convertible
1995-1999 E36 M3 (S50/S52) Coupe, Sedan & Convertible
Application Notes
The e36 kit replaces OEM hoses 126.96.36.1996.344 and 220.127.116.118.499.
If you have any questions in relation to the product shown above, please feel free to ask on this thread, via Email, PM, or simply give us a call.
|Ads by Google
Guests, get your FREE E46Fanatics.com membership to remove this ad.
|Thread Tools
|Search this Thread
|Display Modes
|Rate This Thread
Hybrid Mode


text:
German Shepherd Dog Forums (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/)
- Introductions & Welcome Mat (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/introductions-welcome-mat/)
- - Newbie, hi all! (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/introductions-welcome-mat/391562-newbie-hi-all.html)
Newbie, hi all!
2 Attachment(s)
I'm a new pup owner who just registered yesterday. I appreciate how informative and helpful everyone is on these forums! And here is my baby. :)
Welcome cute baby :)
Welcome from the neighborhood. Happy looking pup.
Great looking dog. Welcome Aboard!!
Hi from a returner
nice pup
Thanks guys, and for the welcomes. :greet:
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 01:42 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Feb. 9, 2014
Feb. 9, 2014
COLUMBUS, Ohio - The University of Nevada rifle team placed fifth at the inaugural Patriot Rifle Conference Championship hosted by Ohio State University at the Hugh W. Wylie Range on Saturday and Sunday. The Wolf Pack shot 4565 while Alaska won the PRC Championship with a score of 4702.
Air Force earned second place with a score of 4649 followed by TCU's 4647 and Ohio State was fourth shooting 4639.
The Pack shot 2260 in the small bore on Saturday. Sophomore Greta Ochsner posted the team's top score of 567. Jessica Ruxton was just one point off with a score of 566. Haunani Akana shot 564 with Elsa Ochsner and Niki Silveria both totaling 563.
Sunday Nevada shot 2305 in air rifle. Akana topped the Pack with a score of 583. Ruxton shot 581 and Greta Ochsner 579. Elsa Ochsner's score was 562 and Silveria posted a score of 556.
Nevada travels to Fairbanks, Alaska on Feb. 20 to compete against Alaska and UTEP. On Feb. 22-23 the Pack competes in the NCAA Championship qualifier at Alaska's E.F. Horton Rifle Range.
-- @NevadaWolfPack --


text:
Georgia Wildlife Resources Division
2067 U.S. Hwy. 278, SE, Social Circle, GA 30025
Planting ornamental plants that are a low preference to deer is one
solution to deer browsing. Please remember that very few plants, if
any, are totally deer resistant. When deer populations are high and
food is scarce, hungry deer are more likely to feed on low
preference and otherwise unpalatable ornamental plants. Deer prefer
tender new foliage on young plants and fertilized ornamentals.
During dry conditions, deer may be attracted to irrigated plants.
Appendix 1 will be helpful when selecting deer tolerant ornamental
plants for your landscape.


text:
We'll help you find the right solution for your needs
Does this sound like your topic?
Posted by Tim
When the real estate market crashed and my business slowed I found that I was suddenly drowning in debt. After exhausting every avenue on my own to address my financial situation I knew I needed a proven professional to assist me moving forward. Working within the legal community I asked around and after extensive research found Jessica and the McKinney Law firm to be the one for me. From our first meeting I knew I was in good hands. After running all the numbers and options available to me we decided that the only reasonable option for me was bankruptcy. Jessica sheparded me through the bankruptcy process with professionalism, compassion and straight forward honest truth . I could not have done it on my own. Today I have my life back, business is better and my future once again bright. I highly recommend Jessica to anyone who is seeking a top notch attorney in the Twin City area.
Posted by Timothy and Kathryn
Jessica helped us keep our lives on track when we were forced into bankruptcy. She guided us into a Chapter 13, thus saving our home for us. She's been a constant help toward our getting out of our financial crunch. We'll rely on her advice for all of our financial dealings. She knows her business and her warm sense of humor and kindness make her a pleasure to work with.


text:
What would you like to do?
Does federal income tax bracket include Social security Medicare deductions?
On the federal tax schedule does the amount due include the Social security and medicare contributions?
No. The schedules are for the Federal income tax only. (To start - FICA contributions are considered more an insurance and retirement payment, not a tax -(it is earmarked and… not available as part of ordinary US Treasury funds, and the "income" that it is based off of is defined entirely different than that for Income Tax. Many people have very large incomes but owe no SS, or can have no taxable income - after losses and deductions, and still owe and have substantial FICA contribution income).
Is Self employment tax included in the normal federal income tax bracket for the self employed or is it separate?
Self-employment tax is separate from income tax. Self-employment tax is actually the Social Security and Medicare taxes on self-employment income. The tax rate for …Social Security is 12.4%. The tax rate for Medicare is 2.9%. When you are employed by another person, one-half of your Social Security and Medicare taxes are withheld from your gross wages. The other half is paid by your employer. When you are self-employed, you are both the employee and the employer, and must pay 100% of the Social Security and Medicare taxes due on your self-employment income. These taxes often come as a major shock to the newly self-employed. SE income is usually calculated on Form 1040 Schedule C. SE tax is calculated on Form 1040 Schedule SE. More information: http://www.irs.gov/businesses/small/article/0,,id=98846,00.html
Is social security taxable in Georgia if it is not on federal taxes due to low income?
Social Security is not taxable for Georgia income tax at all. There is also a $40,000 retirement exclusion for retired people 65 or over for state income tax.
Do you have to pay federal income tax on Social Security benefits?
Yes, you may have to pay income tax if your modified adjusted gross income is $25,000 or more for a single person, or $32,000 or more for a couple filing jointly. Social Secur…ity benefits are taxed at 0%, 50% or 85% (see below), depending on your total taxable income. If you are retired or disabled and Social Security benefits are your only source of income, you will need to file, but generally will not be taxed. If you received income from sources other than Social Security, your benefits will not be taxed unless your modified adjusted gross income is more than the base amount for your filing status. For a single taxpayer, If your total AGI is less than $25,000, you pay tax on 0% of your benefits.If your total AGI is $25-34,000, you pay tax on 50% of your benefitsIf your total AGI is above $34,000, you pay tax on 85% of your benefits For a married couple filing jointly, If the total AGI is less than $32,000, you pay tax on 0% of your benefits.If your total AGI is $32-$44,000, you pay tax on 50% of your benefitsIf your total AGI is above $44,000, you pay tax on 85% of your benefits You can do the following quick computation to determine whether some of your benefits may be taxable: First, add one-half of the total Social Security benefits you received to all your other income, including any tax exempt interest and other exclusions from income. Next, compare this total to the base amount for your filing status, if the total is more than your base amount, then 50% or 85% of your benefits may be taxable.
Is Social Security tax deducted from unemployment?
Social security and medicare taxes are NOT deducted from unemployment compensation payment.
What percentage is taken out of your paycheck for income social security and medicare taxes?
7.65% from th employee and the employer pays the same amount on the employees behalf. Wages subject to FICA is defined slightly differently than for other purposes, so so…methings may be considered (or ignored) for FICA compared to your "salary". There is an upper limit for the SS portion - about $106,800 in 2009 I believe.
What is the total percentage of income that will be withheld from employee's paycheck for Social Security and Medicare taxes?
A total of 7.65% of your pre-tax income (6.2% for Social Security and 1.45% for Medicare Hospital benefits) is withheld from each paycheck until you reach the current earnings… cap of $106,800. There is no earnings cap for the 1.45% Medicare Hospitalization contribution. Your employer pays a matching amount from company funds, bringing the total contribution on your behalf to 15.3% of the first $106,800 of salary. If you earn less than the maximum, you can easily calculate your total annual contribution by multilplying your base salary x .0765. For example: A person who earns $35,000 in 2010 will contribute $2,677.50 toward future retirement benefits, and his or her company would match that contribution for a total of $5,355.
What is responsible for collecting federal taxes including personal and corporate income Social Security excise estate and gift taxes?
Internal Revenue Service
How much does medicare deduct from Social security?
For most beneficiaries, Medicare Part B for 2010 is $96.40/month (same as 2009).
Who pays social security and medicare taxes?
The self-employed and workers in covered occupations (nearly all of them) plus the employers of the workers.
What will the cost be in 2013 for medicare deducted from social security?
Taxes deducted from an employee's earnings to finance social security and medicare benefits are called FICA taxes?
YES that is correct. FICA stands for "Federal Insurance Contributions Act." It's the tax withheld from your salary or self-employment income that funds the Social Security and… Medicare programs.The (OASDI) Old Age Survivor and Disability Insurance (FICA) (social security and Medicare taxes) all mean the same tax for social security benefits (SSB or SSDI). All mean the same thing.
What is the income threshold for exemption for Medicare deduction from Social Security?
There is no income threshold for Medicare taxes. While the 6.2% Social Security tax is only deducted from the first $106,800 of gross income, you continue paying 1.45% for Med…icare on all wages earned.
How much does medicare deduct from my social security check?
For most beneficiaries, Medicare Part B for 2010 is $96.40/month (same as 2009).If you are enrolled in Medicare Part B, your premium is automatically deducted from your social… security check. For 2009, if you make less than $85,000.00 per year, $96.40 will be deducted from your social security check.


text:
Many standup comedians offer hilarious observations about everyday things, such as how men and women are different or why we should live in constant fear of the all-powerful sun's unchecked control over our feeble planet. Laugh away your worries with this GrouponLive deal to see a ComedyJuice standup show at the Hollywood Improv. Shows are held Wednesday at 10 p.m.; see the schedule for upcoming acts. Doors open at 9 p.m. Choose from the following options:
- For $14, you get two general-admission tickets (a $28 value).
- For $28, you get four general-admission tickets (a $56 value).
- For $42, you get six general-admission tickets (an $84 value).

Upcoming Acts
Pete Holmes (January 23)

[**Maz Jobrani**](http://www.mazjobrani.com/) (January 30)
Hollywood Improv
At the Hollywood Improv, comics lure laughs from deep within bellies as they follow in the footsteps of standup legends such as Ellen DeGeneres, Chris Rock, Jerry Seinfeld, and Dave Chappelle, all of whom have graced the Improv club stages. The club's calendar schedules comedians as often as seven nights a week, alternating between big-name headliners and up-and-coming funsters who tickle funny bones with fresh material, abundant energy, and feathered reflex hammers.
8162 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
+13236512583Get Directions


text:
- Symmetric split core castings for Increased strength and stability
- Black E-Coat anti-corrosive coating protects the cooling vanes and mounting surfaces from rusting prematurely
- Double disc ground friction surface finish
- Mill balancing ensures smooth operation at all speeds
Sale: $31.88Save: $10.63 (25%)
Sale: $54.32Save: $13.58 (20%)
Sale: $60.72Save: $15.18 (20%)
Sale: $58.80Save: $14.70 (20%)
Sale: $56.07Save: $14.02 (20%)
With Speed Attack Performance Rotors, every vane design, every surface, every detail counts!
At first glance, one brake rotor might look just like any other, but look a little closer and you'll see what sets Speed Attack Rotors apart:
- Meticulous surface finishing
- Precision drill-slot machining
- Mill balanced to eliminate vibrations
- Precision OE vane and casting designs
- Details like using the correct G3000 Rotor Metallurgy
- Zinc coating for added protection against rust and salt spray
- Speed Attack Rotor friction surfaces are double disc ground for more effective pad-rotor break in
- Speed Attack Rotors– Unparalleled combination of value, quality and performance.
Sale: $49.25Save: $12.31 (20%)
Sale: $50.24Save: $11.33 (18%)
Sale: $76.75Save: $19.19 (20%)
Sale: $76.75Save: $19.19 (20%)
Sale: $76.75Save: $19.19 (20%)
- High Carbon Cast Iron Rotors
- Drilled Rotor Reduces Brake Temperatures
- Designed to Replace Factory Rotors
- Aggressive & Stylish Appearance
- Sold in Pairs
Sale: $214.29Save: $53.57 (20%)
- High Carbon Cast Iron Rotors
- Slotted Design Keeps Debris off of Pad Surface
- Increased Dampening Coefficient for Better Brake Feel
- Direct Replacement for Factory Rotors
- Slots Evacuate Hot Brake Gases
Sale: $214.29Save: $53.57 (20%)


text:
CableTV.com Recommends that your Best TV Service Option is DIRECTV
Do you need help finding cable companies or other subscription television services available in your area and making sense of the different features and packages they offer? According to independent consumer surveys, the best TV service provider out of all the satellite TV and cable companies in Suncook, NH is DIRECTV.
It can be time-consuming to research options and find the best cable company in Suncook, NH. While price is a big consideration, you should also look at the channel selections of each package. Major national networks are usually available regardless of your location, but smaller channels that are available in neighboring towns may not be included with comparable TV packages in Suncook. But with the right premium package, you can enjoy access to all of your favorite shows, the hottest movies, and full coverage of your and New England Patriots games. That's why we've compiled tons of information on the highest rated providers available in Suncook—so you can easily find a package with the channels and features that fit your preferences.
Choosing the right TV provider is partly about getting full access to your favorite channels, but customer service and reliability are important points to consider, too. That's why CableTV.com includes both of these factors in their ratings of Suncook TV providers. When we recommend a cable company in Suncook, NH, you can be sure that they're a highly rated provider that offers both premium TV packages and great customer service.


text:
Taylor Swift: Christmas Lights Lady in London
Making the most of her time across the pond, Taylor Swift showed up at Westfield Shopping Centre at Shepherd's Bush in London, England today (November 6).
The "All Too Well" singer looked gorgeous in a red dress as she switched on the Christmas Lights as part of a holiday kickoff event.
And while she's single since splitting from Conor Kennedy, it sounds like Taylor already has an admirer from Owl City.
Adam Young, who is rumored to be the subject of Swift's song "Enchanted," has made it known that he'd gladly take her out on a date.
Young gushed, "She's got a lot of people at her doorstep. I just try and stay off the radar. I don't wanna force anything, but I'm around."
Previously, Adam told press, "It's cool to know that an artist such as Taylor, who is very open about the fact that she writes songs to deal with her life and to be a part of that is a very cool thing. It's a very sweet song. I'm very honored."
Enjoy the pictures of Taylor Swift switching on Christmas Lights at Westfield Shopping Centre (November 6).
Photo Credit: Wenn.com, PacificCoastNewsOnline.com, Getty Images


text:
Find your voice. A home for original thinkers, Essex gives you the skills and knowledge to succeed and make a difference.
Is there more to be said? Take your knowledge further, gaining the skills demanded by today's global employers.
Let's have an argument. Fuelled by powerful ideas, we have a global reputation for pioneering research which helps change lives.
We offer high quality short courses and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities to develop your key skills.
Everything you need on-site and home to students from 130 countries. It's the world in one place.
Specialist resources and state-of-the-art facilities in the heart of a vibrant and exciting seaside town.
Home to East 15 Acting School, offering a wide range of theatre and dance studios and facilities.
Home to students from 130 countries, we're one of the most international universities in the UK.
We're close to London with quick access to major airports and perfectly located for visiting Europe.
Innovative undergraduate and postgraduate courses and support to improve your language and study skills.
Scholarships are available for international students and we give advice on budgeting for life in the UK.
Our research changes the world, from protecting coral reefs to justice for human rights abuse victims.
Our leading academics are available for media interviews and consultancy across our subject range.
We're in the UK elite for social sciences, best in Britain for politics and top 20 for research excellence.
Our first TEDx event tackled issues from the rise of robot warriors to how we can save the planet.
If you're looking for a vibrant research environment and outstanding postgraduate training, welcome home.
The location of choice for knowledge-based science, technology and creative enterprises.
Our wealth of expertise is driving business forward. Where could consultancy or collaboration take you?
We'll help you find the right funding source for your R&D project or student engagement .
Our event facilities range from intimate meeting rooms to halls for up to 1,000 people.
Our latest cutting-edge research, commentary on current issues and what's happening at Essex.
Search the wide range of events happening at our three campuses and get involved.
Join fellow students from all departments and debate key cross-discipline issues that affect everyone.
Presenting research by our new professors.
We'll help you speak to our world-leading academics, find out more about us and organise events.
Register or log in and stay connected with us and the friends you made here.
Come to a reunion, a public lecture or an arts, cultural or sports event.
Find out more about the famous faces who studied at Essex.
Our alumni fund makes a huge difference to the student experience.
All our campuses have quick road, bus and rail links to London and major airports. We provide Access Guides for our buildings.
Find out how we achieve our mission of contributing to society through excellence in education and excellence in research.
We started small, but with big ambitions. Over five decades we have become one of the UK's leading academic institutions.
One of the biggest challenges facing the world today is how to feed the expected population of nine billion by 2050.
Despite significant growth in food production over the past 50 years, it has been estimated the world needs to produce 70-100% more food to meet expected demand without significant increases in prices.
But the solution to this complex issue is not simply about maximising productivity. With additional challenges from climate change, water stresses, energy insecurity and dietary shifts, global agricultural and food systems will have to change substantially to meet the challenge of feeding the world.
A new paper published in the International Journal of Agricultural Sustainability identifies the top 100 questions for the future of global agriculture.
A multi-disciplinary team of 55 agricultural and food experts from the world's major agricultural organisations, professional scientific societies and academic institutions was appointed to identify the top 100 questions for global agriculture and food. They were drawn from 23 countries and work in universities, UN agencies, CG research institutes, NGOs, private companies, foundations and regional research secretariats.
An initial list of 618 key questions was, over the course of a year, whittled down by the team to the top 100.
If addressed and answered, it is anticipated these questions will have a significant impact on global agricultural practices worldwide. They offer policy and funding organisations an agenda for change. The questions are wide-ranging, are designed to be answerable and capable of realistic research design, and cover 13 themes identified as priority to global agriculture (see Notes).
Lead author, Professor Jules Pretty, of the University, said: "The challenges facing world agriculture are unprecedented and are likely to magnify with pressures on resources and increasing consumption.
"What is unique here is that experts from many countries, institutions and disciplines have agreed on the top 100 questions that need answering if agriculture is to succeed this century. These questions now form the potential for driving research systems, private sector investments, NGO priorities, and UN projects and programmes."
Professor Sir John Beddington, Government Chief Scientific Advisor and Head of the Government's Foresight programme, said: "This paper and its lead author Jules Pretty have provided an important contribution to the Foresight project on Global Food and Farming Futures. This study poses the central question, how can a future global population of nine billion people be fed sustainably, healthily and equitably. The project will publish its findings in January 2011."
Notes to Editor
1. To interview Professor Jules Pretty please contact the University Communications Office on 01206 872400 or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com
2. This research forms one part of the UK Government's Foresight Global Food and Farming Futures project. The project will publish its findings in January 2011. The Foresight Programme is part of the UK's Government Office for Science. It helps Government think systematically about the future and uses the latest scientific and other evidence to provide signposts for policymakers in tackling future challenges. Government Office for Science supports the Government's Chief Scientific Adviser in ensuring that the Government has access to, and uses, the best science and engineering advice. It is located within the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills. Further details about the project can be found on the Foresight website (http://www.bis.gov.uk/foresight) or contact the BIS press office (firstname.lastname@example.com).
3. The full paper is available free to access at http://www.earthscan.co.uk/IJAS. It is available free of charge so that readers and researchers across the world can download the paper.
...more news releases


text: Parkside Suites - Discovery Gardens with its 169 beautifully furnished suites is the convenient spot for tourists and business explorers. This four star hotel is reputed for its friendly atmosphere and excellent service. Discovery Gardens, Dubai is a beautiful modern city - friendly, safe and secure and just 30 Km from Dubai International Airport and 12 km from the Mall of Emirates. The 1-bedroom apartments and studios of Parkside Suites feature a modern interior. All have a well-equipped kitchen, TV and a washing machine. There is a fully equipped gym on the 6th floor as well as a business centre at the lobby level. Basement parking is also available for all Parkside Suites guests. Parkside Suites has a coffee shop serving buffet breakfast.


text:
President Obama continues to be pretty popular among American Jews. Not so much among Israelis.It seems like every other day someone there is taking potshots at him. On Sunday, the well-known (in Israel anyway) writer, broadcaster and all-around celebrity Judy Shalom Nir-Mozes tweeted this hilariously racist joke:Do you know what Obama Coffee is? Black and weakHAHAHAHAHAHA! That is SO funny. Another terrific demonstration of the vaunted Jewish sense of humor. Who needs … [Read more...]
Obama Coffee
Terrorist's Heroes Contributed to GOP Candidates
In his racist manifesto, terrorist and murderer Dylan Roof allegedly cites the Council of Conservative Citizens (CofCC) as an inspiration for his views. Now there are reports coming out that Earl P. Holt III, one of the leaders of CofCC, has donated generously to the campaigns of several Republican presidential candidates. From the Guardian: Earl Holt has given $65,000 to Republican campaign funds in recent years while inflammatory remarks – including that black people were "the laziest, stu … [Read more...]
Terrorist Poses with His Favorite Flag
Yesterday I commented in a post that the one flag flying high atop its post in South Carolina is the racist flag of the Confederacy on the grounds of the state's capitol. I'm sure this warms the heart of Dylan Roof, the terrorist behind the massacre at the Emanuel AME Church.He clearly loves that flag as he shows us in this just-released photo:The New York Times is reporting that a website has been revealed featuring his racist rants. This is just one of many photos he posted … [Read more...]
The Terrorist Attack on the AME Church
Since hearing the news of the massacre in Charleston, I have set aside all of the posts I've been working on. I know that this country is riddled with racism, but there is something about an attack on churches in the black community that just fills me with dread. At a time when many of us are shouting that "Black Lives Matter!" this massacre comes as a terrorist's response. It is not an accident that he selected a black church. There is a long history of racist attacks on black churches in our n … [Read more...]
Latest (Non-)Threat To Jewish Survival…Israeli Intermarriage
As our forefathers and foremothers once taught us, there is no sin more unbearable than intermarriage. Just the word is supposed to make us shudder with fear! What will become of the Jewish people? We're doomed, I tell you, DOOMED!You would think that by 2011 this trope would have played itself out. And you would think that Israelis, of all folks, would have the least reason for concern. After all, how many Jews intermarry there? … [Read more...]
Bryan Fischer Versus The Native Americans
Bryan Fischer usually confines his imbecilic remarks to women, gays, Muslims and immigrants. A couple of weeks ago he extended them to Native Americans. On his internet outpost of wingnuttery he wrote about how Pocahontas had converted to Christianity: … [Read more...]
Orthodox Rabbis: "Racism Originated In The Torah"
When my liberal religious friends jump on me for declaring that the bible is racist, I can now point out that my opinion is consistent with Orthodox Jewish teachings. This is according to dozens of municipal chief rabbis in Israel: … [Read more...]
Rabbis Urge Rejection Of Israeli-Arab Tenants
Oh why must they keep proving my point? From Haaretz:A group of 18 prominent rabbis, including the chief rabbi of Safed, signed a call urging Jews to refrain from renting or selling apartments to non-Jews.Well, I'm happy to hear that the wise rabbis are on the job, spreading morality in the universe.The rabbis' letter, which was originally published months ago, urges Jewish owners of apartments to reconsider renting their properties to Arabs since it would deflate the value of their homes … [Read more...]


text:
Contact Information
Florida Gulf Coast University
Business Operations
10501 FGCU Blvd. S.
Fort Myers, FL. 33965-6565
Phone: 239-590-7645
Fax: 239-590-1012
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
NOTE: All paper for machines should be no less than 30% recycled and is a departmental expense. Copier paper should be ordered directly by department personnel either through Procurement Services or directly from a paper vendor.
Departmental copies/prints:
Black/White = $0.0059 per impression (at the most - depends on machine model)
Color = $0.05 per impression (at the most - depends on machine model)
Student copies:
Black/White = $0.09 per impression
Color = $0.28 per impression
COPY: Faculty and staff can make copies at the machine located in their department by simply walking up to the device and selecting COPY. The price per impression is listed above. Students will have the ability to make copies on machines located in the Library and in the Student Lounge in Holmes Hall. Access to these student machines will be granted by swiping an Eagle ID card and the associated charges will be deducted from the card's Eagle Dollar balance.
SCAN: Faculty and staff can scan to their departmental folders from the copy machines. Scanned documents will be saved as PDF files within these department folders. All of the copy machines (INCLUDING the black/white devices will SCAN in color).
PRINT: Faculty and staff can print to the machine located in their department. Before you will be able to print to the machine you must download the print driver from the University network. The name of the driver is listed on the front of each machine.
Back to Business Operations Main


text:
If you are conducting some Hawkins family history research then you can view the Hawkins coat of arms and the name meaning and origin of the name as well as the meaning of symbols below. This is a great place to start when tracing your genealogy and Hawkins surname history and will help you answer the question 'what is the meaning of my name?'
The name Hawkins in Ireland is
usually of immigrant origin having
been brought to the country by
settlers from England, especially
during the seventeenth century.
It is also derived from the natvie
Gaelic O'hEachain Sept that was
also anglicized as Haughton
and Haughan.
A Sept is an ancient form of a Clan and is a group of people whose ancestors all bore the same surname and inhabited the same locality.
|Represents Generosity.
|Signifies Hope, Joy and sometimes, Loyalty in Love
|The Saltire/St. Andrew's Cross
|signifies the symbol of Resolution
|Fleur de Lis
|Representing Purity and Light. Is also the floral symbol of France
Click Here for Wonderful Hawkins
Christmas, Wedding & Birthday Gifts from Ireland. FREE Worldwide Delivery!
Get the Hawkins custom-made
Plaque or Shield with the Hawkins Family Crest and get a FREE GIFT
Get Hawkins Coat of Arms Flag. Different styles available and free worldwide delivery.
Get the discounted Hawkins High Quality Print and get FREE DELIVERY (limited time offer)


text:
Get an overview of this hotelFamily-friendly Gili Trawangan hotel in Gili Islands with free breakfast
Popular property highlights
This family-friendly Gili Trawangan hotel is located by the sea, within a 5-minute walk of Gili Trawangan Night Market, Gili Trawangan Market, and Gili Trawangan Harbor. Gili Meno Bird Park and Gili Meno Harbor are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has an outdoor pool and 3 bars/lounges. Free cooked-to-order breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities and tour/ticket assistance are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 20 rooms provide free WiFi, balconies or patios, and room service. Egyptian cotton sheets, rainfall showerheads, and free bottled water are among the other amenities available to guests.
Guest Highlights
- Spacious guestrooms
- Good location
- Beach
- Breakfast
- WiFi could've been better
Tir Na Nóg Gili Trawangan Accommodation
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
The hotel offers a restaurant. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of hotel's 3 bars/lounges. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.
This family-friendly hotel also offers an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and laundry facilities.
Tir Na Nóg Gili Trawangan Accommodation has designated areas for smoking.
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Airport transportation (surcharge)
- Total number of rooms - 20
- Number of floors - 2
- Number of bars/lounges - 3
- Free breakfast
- Front desk (limited hours)
- Designated smoking areas
- Pool umbrellas
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free WiFi
- Laundry facilities
- Luggage storage
- Restaurant
- Pool sun loungers
- Year Built 2005
- Outdoor pool
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Outdoor pool
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
- Cribs/infant beds (complimentary)
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Room Amenities
- Balcony or patio
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free bottled water
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower only
- Rainfall showerhead
- In-room safe
- Free WiFi
- Room service (limited hours)
- Egyptian-cotton sheets
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
- Free cribs/infant beds
- Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
Where to Eat
A complimentary cooked-to-order breakfast is served each morning between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM.
Tir Na Nog Beach Bar - This beachfront bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Tir Na Nog Restaurant - This beachfront restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Happy hour is offered. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Snorkeling nearby
- Scuba diving nearby
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Boat tours nearby
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
Hotel Policies
Check-in time starts at 12:30 PM
Check-in time ends at 9 PM
Minimum check-in age is 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
- Rollaway/extra beds are available for IDR 170000 per night.
- Free cribs (infant beds)!
- No pets or service animals allowed
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old.
No elevators
No pets or service animals allowed
Optional extras
- Airport shuttle fee: IDR 750000 per room (roundtrip)
- Rollaway bed fee: IDR 170000 per night
Hotel Name
- Tir Na Nóg Accommodation
- Tir Na Nóg Accommodation Hotel
- Tir Na Nóg Accommodation Hotel Gili Trawangan
- Tir Na Nóg Gili Trawangan
- Tir Na Nóg Gili Trawangan Accommodation
We should mention
This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. One child 2 years old or younger stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.


text:
Saturday, 17 September 2011
160 - Christmas stitching.
Don't worry, I won't be leaving my blog alone for too long, though looking at the amount of posts I do each month, it does jump about a bit! So I've decided I will make sure I do at least 10 posts a month (which isn't a lot, but even if NOTHING is happening, or I don't have too much time, I can definitely commit to that). That's around 1 post every 2-3 days, which is actually a pretty steady flow when you think about it. So yeah, keep an eye on the monthly post counter!
So I've decided that I'm going to do a lot of Christmas stitching. I wasn't really into any of my crafts last Christmas, so this is my first time round.
So my way to tackle this, was to stock up on as many Christmas kits and freebies as possible.
I ordered this double pack of magazines from Origin, which were released last Tuesday, but I just got them a few days ago. Not happy! I though pre-order folk would get them first but I guess not.
I was happy to get the Rudolf kit with this one, as that was the one advertised, but I saw on the Cross Stitch Crazy Facebook page that a lot of people had received a non-Christmas bunny kit. Apparently Rudolf was only for the first 700 orders. I guess I got in there, and I'm happy, but I swear it didn't say that when I ordered and I would have been very annoying if I had received a non-Christmas kit.
Mega bumper pack of stuff, with enough things to make cards and Christmas decorations! It's so lovely!
Free kits from other magazines (and the one I bought before from a charity shop). The one on the far left is 3 little house tree decorations! So cute. Can't wait to stitch them all.
So now I need to write a list of everything I need to make. My mum has requested a Christmas tree decoration, so I'll need to get on that too. I also want some decorations for myself and Donald's first Christmas tree AND some sort of wreath! Oh my! When I get a list, I'll let you know.
I know it's early, but stitching can take A LONG TIME!
So what are you guys making for Christmas?
4 comments:
THIS post excites me so much!i started my crafts for Christmas a little while ago!im stitching advent calendrs,decorations,presents and some of the cards. Also planning to knit, make mulled cider and gingerbtead, caravan and egg both cupcakes!! XxReplyDelete
Ha ha! Wow you are organised! I think I'm going to do cards, maybe some gifts tags, a wreath, some decorations, and make a cake (if purely because I want to make the cake wrap thing that comes in next month's Cross Stitcher.ReplyDelete
Yesss thats exactly what I thought about the cake!!!!how early are u meant to make it?!i wonder if thatll put a recipein there xReplyDelete
Well I can't make a proper xmas cake my the boy doesn't like fruit or marzipan! Doh! So I think I'm just going to make a normal one. Though I have googled a few chocolate xmas cake recepies, and they seem quite nice, though they always seem to have prunes or something in them. Bah! I love the cake wrap! and those cute little xmas tree shaped pins! I think my gran used to make hers like now or something! it's crazy early for a proper fruit style one though I'm not sure.ReplyDelete


text: Confirmed on Facebook today (credit to kppt for posting initially in the Pairs/Dance splits 2012 season thread in GSD and in the Paul/Islam thread in the Trash Can): http://www.facebook.com/cronevanessa Lake Placid Ice Dance Championships will be held July 25-28, 2012, in Lake Placid, New York. They are coached by Marie-France Dubreuil and Patrice Lauzon in Montreal. ETA link to the ISU bio of Katelyn Good/Nikolaj Sorensen (Denmark): http://www.isuresults.com/bios/isufs00012142.htm They placed 14th in the Preliminary Round at 2011 Worlds.