text:
Thurgood Marshall Academic High School
School code number: 853
Grade level: 9-12
Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
45 Conkling Street, San Francisco, CA, 94124
Neighborhood: Bayview
Phone: 415-695-5612
Fax: 415-695-5438
Website: www.thurgoodmarshallphoenix.org
School Loop: thurgood-sfusd-ca.schoolloop.com
Principal: Marthaa Torres
School Data
- School Site Emergency Plan
- School Accountability Report Card
- Balanced Score Card
- Social-Emotional and Culture Climate Report
Watch videos explaining our new social-emotional and culture-climate indicators.
Discover This School
Founded in 1994 and located in the southeastern part of San Francisco, Thurgood Marshall Academic High School is a four-year college preparatory high school with a diverse student body. Our highly dedicated faculty/staff and our active Parent Teacher Student Association believe that every Marshall student should be equipped with the skills, knowledge, and values needed to make wise college, career, and vocational decisions. With seven class periods per day, students can choose an extra course in the daily routine to challenge themselves and expand their options. Students take core and elective courses, including honors/AP courses, which meet all UC and CSU admission requirements. Students enjoy access to a refurbished and expanded College & Career Center, a fully staffed Wellness Center, a Peer Resources Program, and a daily afterschool tutoring program.
Student life at Marshall is enhanced by a wide array of extracurricular, community service, and athletic activities during and after school. Marshall is committed to achieving school-wide learning that reinforces the importance of responsibility, communication, critical thinking, and collaboration in all fields of human endeavor. At Marshall, active pursuit of social justice is driven by a desire to change attitudes, provide opportunity to those who have historically been marginalized, identify and overcome institutional unfairness, and address and respect the needs of all individuals. Our school community seeks to engage all students and create a trusting, respectful environment that welcomes and challenges students. Everyone at the school strives to shape an academic culture that promotes high achievement for all students. We believe that Marshall should be a welcoming place for faculty, students, families—and that parents/guardians should be informed about their students' successes and struggles, school events, and the school's progress.
School ToursPlease call to schedule a tour.
Afterschool Programs
Our afterschool program operates from 3:15 to 6:00 p.m. daily and offers a wide variety of student clubs and academic support.
Special Education Programs
- Designated instructional services
- Resource specialist program
- Separate classes with a focus on services for emotional disturbance
- Mild/moderate separate classes
- Community Access Transition (CAT)
Language Programs
- All Newcomer Languages
Student Support ProgramsStudent Assistance Program (SAP)
AthleticsBadminton, Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Spirit Squad, Track, Volleyball
Arts and EnrichmentPiano, Band, Guitar, Art
School Day Academic EnrichmentHonors and AP classes in all subject areas.
Pathways/AcademiesGame Design Academy Newcomer Pathway
College Counseling/Support ProgramsWellness Center with MFT, MSW, and nurse on site, PACT, Student Assistance Program, Upward Bound, SF College Access Ctr, EAOP
ClubsDragon Boat, Mock Trial, Polynesian Club, Latinos United, Filipino Youth Coalition, Black Student Union, Asian Club
Additional Info
Marshall offers a 7-period day that allows students to exceed graduation requirements with challenging coursesthat lead to academic competiveness when applying to colleges and universities.


text:
Iron Sky is real, goyim, but it ain't on the far side of the moon or inside the Hollow Earth, no, the Nazis are actually from MARS. M-A-R-S! MARS, bitches!
OK, not literally. But to understand the dynamic I'm about to present, foreigners especially but also burgers have to realize how the US political system works. We have what's known as a "first past the post" voting system for elections, which as described in the vidya below, inevitably collapses into a two-party system.
The TL;DW is that minority parties and points of view realize that they cannot win any representation in such a voting system, so they cast their lots, one by one, into the largest and most viable parties that represent the lesser of two evils to them. As a result, the USA tends to have only two viable parties at any one time, and these parties do not represent opposites on a spectrum but rather somewhat loose coalitions of minority interests who form alliances before the elections, rather than after the elections, as they do in Europe. That's what the Primary Election represents in the USA, it's a fight between the different factions to determine whose representative will carry the Party banner. Incidentally it's also the reason why there are sometimes mass defections from one Party to another, as was the case in Texas with the Democrats becoming Republican en masse a couple of decades ago, and why the whole "left versus right" paradigm needs to go to the shitter.
I've often described the Democrat Party as the "coalition of hate" as their only guiding principle seems to be a need to destroy everything that made Western civilization great, a hatred of the Huwhyte Christian Family. Everybody in the Dem coalition hates the White Christian Family: Negroes, Mestizos, welfare slugs, faggots, dykes, Jews, feminists, Marxists, blah blah yada yada. The Negro/Mestizo/faggot/dyke/Jew coalition of anti-Huwhyte and anti-Christian voting blocs by themselves represent 45% of the Dem registered vote. Of course, the Party bosses at the top are a group of (((cosmopolitan international elites))) who manipulate the process through large d'nations.
On the other hand, the GOP by default attracts the Huwhyte Christian Family, but by and large doesn't represent them through its typical (((chosen))) candidates, even though the GOP vote is over 90% Huwhyte. Much of the GOP coalition includes domestic businessmen, meritocratic types, free trade enthusiasts, LOLbertarians, MUH CONSTITUTIONALISTS, etc., but again, the Party bosses at the top are a group of (((cosmopolitan international elites))) who manipulate the process through d'nations.
The typical election in the USA, for the Huwhyte man, is a game of "heads you win, tails I lose." Which is why Trump has turned this thing on its head.
Donald Trump appeals to a pre-existing and actually well-documented group in the GOP coalition which has been referred to as Middle American Radicals, or MARS. As you can see from the quote below, all of the #CUCKservatives who want to attribute Trump's appeal to a "cult of personality" or a lack of "political correctness" are wrong; dead wrong. His appeal is strictly ideological.
In 1976, Donald Warren—a sociologist from Oakland University in Michigan who would die two decades later without ever attaining the rank of full professor—published a book called The Radical Center: Middle Americans and the Politics of Alienation. Few people have read or heard of it—I learned of it about 30 years ago from the late, very eccentric paleoconservative Samuel Francis—but it is, in my opinion, one of the three or four books that best explain American politics over the past half-century. . While conducting extensive surveys of white voters in 1971 and again in 1975, Warren identified a group who defied the usual partisan and ideological divisions. These voters were not college educated; their income fell somewhere in the middle or lower-middle range; and they primarily held skilled and semi-skilled blue-collar jobs or sales and clerical white-collar jobs. At the time, they made up about a quarter of the electorate. What distinguished them was their ideology: It was neither conventionally liberal nor conventionally conservative, but instead revolved around an intense conviction that the middle class was under siege from above and below. . Warren called these voters Middle American Radicals, or MARS. "MARS are distinct in the depth of their feeling that the middle class has been seriously neglected," Warren wrote. They saw "government as favoring both the rich and the poor simultaneously." Like many on the left, MARS were deeply suspicious of big business: Compared with the other groups he surveyed—lower-income whites, middle-income whites who went to college, and what Warren called "affluents"—MARS were the most likely to believe that corporations had "too much power," "don't pay attention," and were "too big." MARS also backed many liberal programs: By a large percentage, they favored government guaranteeing jobs to everyone; and they supported price controls, Medicare, some kind of national health insurance, federal aid to education, and Social Security. . On the other hand, they held very conservative positions on poverty and race. They were the least likely to agree that whites had any responsibility "to make up for wrongs done to blacks in the past," they were the most critical of welfare agencies, they rejected racial busing, and they wanted to grant police a "heavier hand" to "control crime." They were also the group most distrustful of the national government. And in a stand that wasn't really liberal or conservative (and that appeared, at least on the surface, to be in tension with their dislike of the national government), MARS were more likely than any other group to favor strong leadership in Washington—to advocate for a situation "when one person is in charge."
Hmm, racially aware, authoritarian, nationalist, interested in the welfare of the people they see as their own ... these fuckers sound a lot like Fascists to me. Damn Nazis, as a matter of fact! No, I'm not being facetious. Take a look at the tenets of Fascism at Kikepedia or peruse my own summary TL;DR below:
- Nationalism: the natural unifying force of people is a shared ancestry (sometimes merely shared culture, sometimes also requiring shared religion) which creates a Nation, and the purpose of the State i.e. the governing polity is to further the interests of said Nation
- Authoritarianism: the State must have the power to achieve its goals, and the interests of any individual must be subsumed under those of the Nation, and if necessary, overruled by those of the Nation
- the twin pillars of Nationalism and Authoritarianism lead naturally to a form of "social safety net" or "welfare State" as the poor of the Nation are cared for if needed, protected from abuse by wealthy members of the Nation (often through institutions such as Labor Unions), and this is paid for by those wealthy members, through coercive measures if needed
- Autarky: in order to protect the Nation, the State's economy must be as self-sufficient as possible, and this expresses itself through protectionist trade policies internationally and subsidies for those industries which are viewed as essential for the State's survival
- the three main tenets above lead Fascism to be viewed as a "3rd position" between Capitalism and Communism (although in reality it was the FIRST position), and it's easy to see how this blend of positions could be termed "national" "socialism".
- Realpolitik: if, as Clausewitz said, "war is politics by other means," then it follows that "politics is war by other means." Since the State is force used to impose the will of those who rule, politics is merely a "gentlemen's agreement" on the method used to determine who is the ruler. This is different from war only in the methods used to determine who the ruler is, because both are, in essence, about one party using force to rule the other. The view of politics as an "ivory tower" experience is a particular disease of the post-Enlightenment West.
- Morality: the Nation is more than a biological entity, it is also a spiritual entity, and the spirit and morality of the people must be preserved, or if it is degenerate, it must be restored. This applies on both an individual level, i.e. those of high character should be encouraged to rise in society, and on a societal level, i.e. those of degenerate character should be rehabilitated or rooted out. Therefore a 20th or 21st century fascist society would have an emphasis on what we would now call "traditional" gender roles.
If you think about it, these actually were the characteristic tenets of most societies in the West prior to the so-called "Enlightenment" and of course the invention of the Siamese Twins of Capitalism and Communism. Note carefully that the tenets of Fascism are irrespective of the polity of government—it matters not whether the society is a monarchy or republic or democracy, so long as the tenets hold. Only the NAMES are new. Nothing else. So in my opinion, we shouldn't be too attached to the names from the 20th century other than as a useful label for understanding, although unfortunately they're used as epithets by most today.
No, the description of MARS, above, doesn't exactly tick every single box in the tenets of Fascism.
But on the other hand, when you combine the ideological boxes that it does tick with the Donald's mastery of propaganda and public speaking skills, those #libshit comparisons of Trump to Hitler or Mussolini make more sense than they could ever imagine.
Nazis. MARS. Who'd a thunk it?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Mona MELisa Peel n Stick
Nothing looks better on a child's wall than things that don't lower Mom and Dad's property values. Isn't it great these Peel 'n Sticks both peel and stick? Much better for your child than giving them paint and a hammer.
Ends on February 6 at 9AM CT


text:
- Dr. Aldo McLean, P.E.
- Assistant Professor
- Engineering Management & Technology
- Ph.D., 2008, University of Louisville
- firstname.lastname@example.com
- (423) 425-5328
Dr. McLean is an Assistant Professor in the Engineering Management and Technology Department in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at UTC. He has a Ph.D. and M.E. in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management respectively from University of Louisville, and B.S. in Electronic and Telecommunication Engineering from Universidad Santa Maria la Antigua, Panama City, Panama.
He joined UTC in 2010. His teaching and research areas include logistics, supply chain management, and quality.
Engineering Management and Industrial Engineering
Areas of Interest
Dr. McLean's areas of interest include logistics, supply chain management, and quality.
Curriculum Vitae
Visit Dr. McLean's vita.


text:
If you can rely on Vivienne Westwood for one thing, it's using her fame for a cause. Her press notes immediately implore some environmental action instead of explaining a thing about the collection itself: whatever's on the runway matters as a vehicle for a message.
This time the message was anti-fracking. If you're not familiar with the dangers of fracking, I'll leave you to Google it for yourself. If you do so, the fact that I've mentioned it means Westwood's purpose has not gone unfulfilled. The press notes have served their anterior motive.
As for the clothes? Westwood's fall / winter 2014 menswear lineup started out somber and grey and turned to precious metal, dug from the earth like her environmental message. The tailored outfits were the best, a mustard-yellow overcoat worn with a bow-tie or a rich blue double breasted coat and suit. Painted hair was futuristic and doll-like as a soundtrack of Woodkid's war drums matched the boys on, super heros or super villains, depending on your imagination.
You can see all of the Vivienne Westwood autumn (fall) / winter 2014 runway collection by clicking on a thumbnail on the left. From there you can browse through each of the pictures from the fashion show.
Photography by Imaxtree


text:
Joss Whedon
Nathan Fillion
Chiwetel Ejiofor
Alan Tudyk
Printer-Friendly version
The story itself isn't anything special, as it comes across as fairly generic sci-fi, much of which can be readily found in hundreds of other movies/TV shows. There are also a number of clich�d moments, but those are fortunately counteracted by the numerous scenes that go completely against expectations (gotta love the scene where the villain says he's unarmed, and Fillion blasts him anyway; good shit!).
Another sore spot on the production is the TV-ish feel that creeps in at times. This should come as no surprise to Joss Whedon followers, since his work mainly stays oriented in TV land ("Buffy the Vampire Slayer", "Angel"). Regardless of this minor setback, his direction impresses all the same. The first half of the film in particular flows beautifully, and I loved how Whedon managed to utilize transitions in cool and creative ways�certainly a step up from those awful "side wipes" seen in the STAR WARS films.
Ultimately, what makes SERENITY come together is its cast, style, and script. There's this western, swashbuckling mentality mixed with the futuristic sci-fi elements that somehow fits perfectly, and the hilariously witty dialogue helps bring it to another level. Some of the cast members go to waste, but key members like Nathan Fillion and Chiwetel Ejiofor are excellent. Their performances coupled with the film's snappy banter make for an unstoppable duo, and really act as the driving force for what makes this well-realized adaptation/send-off of "Firefly" so much fun.
Even the packaging is beautiful, with an undeniably cool (and partially see-through) cover, and a sturdy case that folds out nicely. The downside though, is that it may be a little bulky when stacking it beside your other DVDs. Seeing as how the set is only two discs, there doesn't seem to be a justifiable reason for why it's so thick.
Returning features have been marked with an asterisk.
*Audio Commentary (with writer/director Joss Whedon): An honest and enjoyable listen, especially for all you Whedon lovers out there.
Audio Commentary (with writer/director Joss Whedon and actors Nathan Fillion, Adam Baldwin, Summer Glau, and Ron Glass): This recently recorded track is fun if only because the returning cast/crew sound like they're having so much fun, and not because it's particularly informative. If you're looking for insight, check out the original commentary by Whedon alone.
Extended Scenes (6:45): There are four scenes available here, none of which provide any extra moments of substance. These are for the diehard fans only.
Take a Walk on Serenity (4:07): A short but entertaining featurette that follows Joss Whedon and the cast as they explore Serenity, the ship used in the film.
The Green Clan (3:08): A relatively worthless featurette that focuses on cinematographer Jack Green, his life, and contributions to the film.
*Joss Whedon Introduction (3:55): Not merely a DVD intro, this is the introduction Whedon put before the original preview screening of SERENITY. Very heartfelt.
*We�ll Have a Fruity Oaty Good Time! (1:39): This was originally an easter egg on the previous DVD, but now it's made easily accessible. It gives an inside look at a commercial used in the film, and it's hilarious.
Also returning from the previous release are *Outtakes (6:05) and nine *Deleted Scenes (14:39), all of which come with optional audio commentary from writer/director Joss Whedon.
A Filmmaker�s Journey (19:54): Not overly in-depth, but still informative, this great making-of featurette goes over the ins-and-outs of bringing SERENITY to the big screen.
*Future History � The Story of Earth That Was (4:33): An interesting yet all too brief look at how the world has changed from our time period to the one featured in the film.
*Re-lighting the Firefly (9:41): An earnest examination of how the cancellation of "Firefly" led to the creation of SERENITY, with a cast/crew trip to ComicCon topping it off.
*What�s in a Firefly? (6:33): This featurette delves into the special effects work on the film. Interesting, but fairly standard.
Session 416 (8:01): A cool addition to the set, showing extra bits and pieces of River's backstory.
Sci-Fi Inside: Serenity (21:46): This fluff promo piece, having originally aired on the Sci-Fi Channel, offers hardly any insight into the making of SERENITY. Skip it.


text:
Perp passes phony check
[auth] Police were called to Cash Today, 2801 N. Main St., Tuesday, after a $2,995 cashier's check cashed at their facility was returned from the bank with notification that it had been faked or altered.
Police were sent to the 3300 block of Futura, Tuesday, after an 8-year-old English bulldog, valued at $1,500, was reported stolen. Officers of Animal Services located the dog and returned it to its owner.
Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of North Main St., Tuesday, after a subject broke into a vehicle and removed a Tom Tom GPS and a Kodak video camera. The value of missing items is $400.
Anyone having information on these or any other crimes should contact Crime Stoppers, 888-594-TIPS (8477). Callers may remain anonymous and could be eligible for a reward.
Related Posts
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.
« Public Records Solis addresses legislative mental health committee »


text:
Loading, Please Wait...
LAS VEGAS, NV--(Marketwired - Mar 11, 2016) - Hemp, Inc. (
Only 2-3 hours away from Virginia, Hemp, Inc.'s hemp processing facility in Spring Hope, North Carolina will serve as one option for Virginia farmers to have their crop decorticated on a commercial scale... a very viable option. To see industrial hemp in the local news sweeping across America from Virginia to Florida, and more, click here.
Bruce Perlowin, CEO of Hemp, Inc. (
According to Virginia's Legislative Information System, the bill "clarifies that it is lawful for a person with a license to manufacture industrial hemp products or engage in scientific, agricultural, or other research involving the applications of industrial hemp and that no person shall be prosecuted for the possession, cultivation, or manufacture of industrial hemp plant material or products. The current law authorizes the Board of Agriculture and Consumer Services to adopt regulations necessary to license persons to grow industrial hemp or administer a research program. The bill requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services to establish a licensure program, with a maximum license fee of $250."
Virginia now joins other states such as California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Kentucky, Indiana, Maine, Michigan, Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Maine, Oregon, Utah, Minnesota, Missouri, Tennessee, North Dakota and others. To see the full list of states pro hemp, visit Norml.org.
In other industrial hemp news, as reported by the Las Vegas Review Journal, the Nevada legislative subcommittee gave final approval today to regulations overseeing industrial hemp test plots. According to the Nevada Department of Agriculture, the agency has already received a handful of applications to grow the plant and expects to receive more. "Senate Bill 305, passed by the 2015 Legislature, allows limited growing of hemp for research. The regulations require a $500 application fee to cover the administrative costs of overseeing the project. Additionally, the department will charge $1 for every pound of seed purchased, as well as $1 per acre to pay for pre-harvest inspections."
In Gunter, Texas, a new business is planning on transforming a "dilapidated cotton gin warehouse into a facility that will cultivate hemp and extract and process its oil for medical treatments." According to the Herald Democrat, the business will "harvest hemp oil for it cannabidiol properties" to help people who suffer from epilepsy.
In Missouri, Rep. Paul Curtman and Rep. Craig Redmon, are pushing for the state to join the 28 other states that have allowed industrial hemp cultivation under the Farm Bill. The House select committee on agriculture passed two bills on Wednesday in the executive session that would allow Missouri farmers to grow industrial hemp. Currently, Missouri businesses are allowed to import industrial hemp but not grow it themselves. Representative Curtman was quoted saying, "It's important, I believe, for our farmers to be able to grow it in our state so our tax dollars and farming dollars and investment dollars stay in our state."
In Florida, universities may be able to conduct research on industrial hemp due to a bill lawmakers are working to allow industrial hemp production. Dwight Dudley, state representative was quoted saying, "That research will help maybe result in some patents from the universities and they'll be able to make money from that and help the people."
For more industry news, visit HempIncPresents.com.
David Schmitt, COO of Hemp, Inc.'s hemp processing facility Industrial Hemp Manufacturing, LLC, said, "We are optimistic our decortication line and mill will be up and running soon. More states are unfolding pro-hemp legislature which means there will be endless opportunities for our decortication plant. We not only have the only commercial decortication facility in America, we are amassing an arsenal of portable decorticators to deploy to more and more farmers as they begin to grow hemp."
Hemp, Inc.'s portable decorticators will help process fiber on location without having to ship the hemp stalks to its facility in Spring Hope, North Carolina. This creates additional revenue streams for Hemp, Inc. and revenue for the farmers. Any farmer, in any state, interested in Hemp, Inc.'s portable decorticator machine can contact email@example.com.
"Hemp, Inc. Presents" is capturing the historic, monumental re-creation of the hemp decorticator today as America begins to evolve into a cleaner, green, eco-friendly sustainable environment. What many see as the next American Industrial Revolution is actually the Industrial Hemp Revolution. Join "Hemp, Inc. Presents" and join the hemp revolution.
Watch as Hemp, Inc., the #1 leader in the industrial hemp industry, engages its shareholders and the public through each step in bringing back the hemp decorticator as described in the "Freedom Leaf Magazine" article "The Return of the Hemp Decorticator" by Steve Bloom. Freedom Leaf Magazine, a leading cannabis industry magazine is published by the public company, Freedom Leaf Magazine, Inc. "Hemp, Inc. Presents" is accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by visiting www.hempincpresents.com. To subscribe to the "Hemp, Inc. Presents" YouTube channel, visit: http://www.hempincpresents.com.
Subscribers will automatically get an email from YouTube every time a new Hemp, Inc. video update is posted along with suggestions of other similar videos. Stay up-to-date with the progress of Hemp, Inc.'s multipurpose industrial hemp processing plant while being educated on the industrial hemp industry. Our video update views are collectively reaching over a thousand views per week. Stay informed by subscribing to Hemp, Inc.'s video updates. Hemp, Inc. is positioning itself to be the avant-garde of the industrial hemp industry and processing industrial hemp.
HempNationMagazine.com (HNM) is published by Hemp, Inc. and focuses on informing, educating, raising awareness and connecting the public to the powerful world of HEMP. HNM reports on Politics, Industrial Growth, Banking, Distribution, Medical, Lifestyles and Legalization. HNM is your source for all things HEMP and news about this emerging multi-billion dollar industry. For more information on HNM, visit www.HempNationMagazine.com.
This lucrative division of Hemp, Inc. is once again picking up momentum. The Industrial Hemp and Medical Marijuana Consulting Company (IHMMCC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Hemp, Inc. that pulls industry information from a vast network of specialists. IHMMCC is entrenched primarily in all the multi-faceted opportunities of the Industrial Hemp industry while also maintaining professional contacts in the medical marijuana sector. As the country transitions to embrace more sustainable agricultural practices, public and private companies want to expand into the industrial hemp industry and consulting services from IHMMCC are helping them in leading the way.
IHMMCC's most recent agreement is with FutureLand Corp, a leading provider of strategic real estate investment, grow facilities and material solutions to the global cannabis industry. Per the Consultant Agreement, IHMMCC will provide consulting services specific to the Industrial Hemp/Medical Marijuana Industry in the area of sales and marketing strategy, public company venues, and general industry specific business guidance to FutureLand Corp. For more information on FutureLand Corp, visit their website here.
Hemp, Inc. (
Forward-Looking Statements are included within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategy, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, including words such as "anticipate", "if", "believe", "plan", "estimate", "expect", "intend", "may", "could", "should", "will", and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements and involve risks, uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Hemp, Inc.
For Investor Relations, please send correspondence to


text:
OSGi Add-On as Universal Middleware for Your Applications
Industry Trends
• The ability to have modularity through better separation of application logic into modules
• The ability to deploy multiple versions of a module concurrently
• The ability to dynamically discover and use services provided by other modules in the system
• The ability to dynamically deploy, update, and undeploy modules in a running system
Cisco and ProSyst: Creating the First OSGi-Technology-Equipped Router
• Specifies a Java execution environment for software components
• Reduces the complexity of large applications by building them from a number of collaborating components
• Provides a dynamic model-components can be added and removed without requiring restarts
• Defines many standard component interfaces for common functions such as HTTP servers, configuration, logging, security, user administration, XML and many more
How It Works
Figure 1. OSGi Architecture on Cisco AXP
AXP Product Overview
• Application Runtime Network Module providing dedicated resources to host applications.
• Application Extensions Platform Hosting environment providing the infrastructure to securely host, install, upgrade, manage and 3rd party applications and services.
• IOS Integration APIs allowing the application to integrate and leverage the features of the router.
• Software Developer Kit (SDK) allowing certified customers and partners to develop applications and services.
• AXP Partner Program provides the collateral, extended technical support and online resources to help partners, develop, deploy and market their AXP based solutions.
• Provides the ability to develop software that is much less dependent on the hardware and operating system used
• Allows the software to be structured as dynamic components that can be installed, started, stopped, updated, and uninstalled-even remotely-without affecting other components being executed within the framework
• Provides a reliable, secure environment restricting components to access only the resources and perform only the operations they are allowed to
• Is compliant with the OSGi R4 Core Specification
• Includes many features in addition to the OSGi R4 Core Specification, such as lazy initiation, resource management, JVM-specific optimizations, fault management, data and error protection
• Offers additional functionality packaged in bundles, including local tree database, control unit abstraction, JavaServer Pages (JSP) engine, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL)-enabled HTTP server, and so on
• Provides RAM and ROM optimizations
• Provides improved startup time
• Provides highest availability, scalability, and reliability
• Provides support of Eclipse plug-in model enabling deployment of embedded Rich Client Platform (eRCP) and RCP applications
Business Benefits
About ProSyst


text:
Patriots Colony is nestled on 90 acres of exquisite Virginia countryside. The site was specifically selected because it is protected through National Park Service easements. The community is graced by tall deciduous trees, and the surrounding forests provide an excellent habitat for a variety of birds and wildlife.
This land is a prime location for retirement, since it is only minutes from historic downtown Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary, and a short drive from Colonial Parkway, which leads to the battlefields of Yorktown and the original Jamestown Settlement. Other nearby attractions include six military bases, world-class golf courses, Williamsburg Premium Outlets, and both the Mariners' Museum and Virginia Living Museum, in Newport News.
Patriots Colony is located at 6000 Patriots Colony Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 or phone toll-free 800-716-9000. When visiting, you'll need to stop at the security gate, so it's best to have an appointment.
From Richmond: On I-64, take Exit 234 (Lightfoot) and follow Rt. 199 East for 7.4 miles. At Route 5 West, turn right and travel 4.2 miles to Patriots Colony.
From Hampton/Norfolk: On I-64, take exit 242A and follow Rt. 199 West for 5.6 miles to Hwy. 5 West; Travel west for 4.4 miles to Patriots Colony.


text: well, i am on day 10, feeling pretty good i must say. but almost everynight i am having dreams i relapsed. Plus i am starting to feel a bit hyper or wired at times. but this is the longest ive stayed clean so far in over a year. some craving last few days, but nothing major.


text:
News & Features
News Stories Tagged Costa Cruises
6 Cruise Lines With Amazing Art Collections
Today, many cruise ships are becoming floating museums, offering more priceless art on the high seas than ever before.
Costa Cruises Introduces "Slow Cruising" Itineraries
Take your time on your next vacation and select a Costa "slow cruise" that offers immersion shore excursions at each port of call plus overnight stays.
Middle East Port to Welcome 50 Percent More Passengers This Season
Ports in the Middle East have been gaining ground with cruise ships over the last 15 years, from Dubai and Abu Dhabi to smaller, more charming ports like the newly popular Khor Fakkan.
Today's Top Headlines: May 8, 2012
From Noma's sold out pop-up stint in London to Air Canada's costly mishap, here are the headlines we're reading right now.
Costa Allegra Adrift in Indian Ocean Following Fire
The cruise industry has once again found itself in hot water. In a nightmare for the passengers onboard and cruise PR agencies alike, another of Costa Cruises' ships is making headlines today, following an engine room fire that has left its Costa Allegra vessel without power. While initial reports have indicated that there are no injuries or fatalities amongst the more than 1,000 passengers and crew aboard, the immobilized ship is currently sailing adrift in the dark night in the Indian Ocean, some 200 miles southwest of the Seychelles.
With Cruise Bookings Down, Cruise Sales Crop Up
In the wake of the Costa Concordia shipwreck, cruise bookings are down. The silver lining is that cruise lines are now offering record deals for travelers. But book quickly: these deals expire soon!
Compensation Offered to Uninjured Concordia Passengers
Costa Cruises will offer compensation packages to uninjured guests of the ill-fated Costa Concordia voyage, which capsized off the coast of Italy two weeks ago today.
What the Costa Concordia Disaster Means for Cruising in 2012
While cruisers continue to ponder their return to the high seas following the Costa Concordia tragedy, it's clear that the disaster will impact the near future of cruising in two ways: how the standards for cruise ship safety will be set, and whether passenger bookings and cruise line profitability will plummet.
In Our Forums: Will the Costa Disaster Affect Cruising?
While there are concerns about safety—and how it can be improved moving forward—the news hasn't seemed to impact Fodorites' plans for cruise vacations.


text:
The Nutty Professor
In an excerpt from his new book, Robert Klose wonders where eccentric faculty members have gone.
What has become of the eccentrics in the ranks of our professors? From time to time, when I run into a colleague from another institution, I ask if he or she knows of any such individuals. Almost always, the answer is either "no," or a lengthy pause of consideration before offering up a bland example of an octogenarian who drives a motor scooter.
It is often said that academia is not the "real world." I'm not so sure how true this is today, what with the distinction between gutter and campus highly blurred, and practical emphases on job placement and technological "know how" supplanting the liberal arts. But looking back at my undergraduate years in the 1970s, I do think I studied in a sort of bubble highlighted by, for lack of a better descriptor, wacky professors who may not have been able to function outside the ivory tower.
I recently unearthed one of my college notebooks. On the inside back cover I had caricatured each of my instructors from that particular year. One glance and I immediately recalled the inspirations for my artwork.
There was, for example, Professor Feigenblatt, who walked with a stiff limp and chain-smoked during his German lectures. After each smoke he would drop the still-glowing butt onto the carpet and slowly grind it in with the tip of his orthopedic shoe. As a preamble to every lecture, he would clop over to the desk of each of the Fräuleins present and would ask permission to remove his sports jacket. Then he would light up and begin his rambling lectures while blowing smoke in our faces. On one occasion when he was absent, he sent his elderly German secretary — replete with bifocals on a pearl chain and her hair in a bun — to proctor a test we were taking. I approached her desk with a question from that test. To my surprise, and delight, she gave me the answer, loud enough for everyone to hear. A line quickly formed at her desk, and she dutifully helped all of us out. "Ach," she said, giggling, "if Professor Feigenblatt ever finds out he'll be so annoyed." We all promised we wouldn't tell. The professor returned the following week with the tests in hand, his face aglow. "Wonderful grades!" he exulted. "Everybody got an A!"
Professor Gleason was a bumbling biologist whom, due to his generous and ovoid physical proportions, we students had nicknamed "The Egg." He seemed to be totally baffled by his own course material, and managed quite capably to convey this bewilderment to the class, so that none of us knew what the hell was going on. I once went to his office with great trepidation to ask him to explain a challenging concept. When I arrived there he had his back to me as he stood before an elaborate apparatus of glassware, ringstands, tubes, and clamps. I recall thinking, Well, how about that? Still waters run deep. He does know what he's doing after all. When he turned to me, however, he was stirring a cup of coffee, brewed on the intricate set-up. One day he took us down to the banks of the Hackensack River for a field trip. We helped him get the large motorboat into the water, and then the ten of us students looked on from the bank as he worked away at the engine, yanking the pull repeatedly to get it to start. He hadn't noticed that the boat had begun to drift away, and we had no intention of alerting him. We all watched in silence (and with rising anticipation of a canceled class) as The Egg worked at the engine, his crablike arms too short to extract the pull all the way. Within ten minutes he had drifted out of sight. So we went home.
My organic chemistry professor, Dr. Weinstein, was rather fearsome and had little patience with students. His reputation didn't rest upon his teaching prowess, because he had only one mantra — "Read the book!" Word was that he had fathered a famous chemical reaction during World War II and continued to get mileage out of that one, shining achievement. He was also as near-sighted as Mr. Magoo. On the first day of class he distributed our glassware and warned us, in his harsh, croaking voice: "I will inventory the glassware at the end of the course. If any is missing, you'll pay!"
Well, there was inevitable breakage during the semester, and a lot of it. On the last day, Weinstein told us to stand shoulder-to-shoulder in front of the lab benches while he walked from student to student with his clipboard. For our part, we were passing the glassware to one another behind our backs in such a way that everyone wound up with a "complete" set. "Well," rasped Weinstein when he was done inventorying. "That's a first." If he later discovered the deficits, it didn't matter, because his eyesight was so bad that he would never be able to identify any of us.
Professor Holzer taught an elective in sociology. In addition to her atrocious hats, one of which resembled the bread fungus Rhizopus, her most salient gloss was her inability to find not only our classroom, but the campus as well. It was Professor Holzer's first semester at the university, and we took full advantage of her complete mystification about the location of the campus. After missing the first class and arriving 30 minutes late for the second, she turned to us and asked for the best way to get from her home to the school. We told her to proceed in a completely contrary direction, up the Taconic State Parkway. She did so, and missed the next class. But when she surfaced again she seemed not the least bit more witting about what had happened and asked us for directions again! This time we sent her to Queens. Eventually she discovered the correct route to the school. I would like to say that she forgave us for the shenanigans; but why would she? She never suspected we were taking advantage of her.
Mrs. Reynard (she was an instructor and not a titled professor) taught English lit. Her specialty was Romantic English poetry. The thing was, she couldn't remember who had written what. One day she commenced a rolling commentary on Robert Browning, beginning with his biography and then dissecting his metrical technique with the focus and deliberation of a brain surgeon. She ended her discourse with the comment, "Once you've read Browning, you'll never forget him." Then she recited a poem, "The Birth of Love," after which she placed her hand on her heart and sighed. A student spoke up. "But Mrs. Reynard," he said, "that's Wordsworth." "Oh," she said, and blinked uncomprehendingly as she began to page through the text in search of Browning.
Professor O'Rourke, of psychology, was the epitome of the absent-minded professor. He was the type who pushed his glasses up on his head and then spent the next fifteen minutes looking for them. He could often be seen wandering around the parking lot searching for his car before realizing that he'd taken the bus. He once went into the men's room with his briefcase and came out with the toilet seat under his arm. I kid you not. But within his discipline he was absolutely crackerjack.
In the jaded eyes of us students, it was clear that our professors would have a hard time functioning in the wider world. Gleason, we knew, would never be a boat pilot, O'Rourke would fail miserably as a parking valet, and Holzer's inability to connect points A and B would automatically disqualify her from driving a cab.
But I miss these people. Or better said, I lament not having colleagues like them in my teaching environment. Where have the outlandish characters gone? My sense is that the nature of the university beast has changed and has had a leveling effect on the spectrum of personalities. As higher education has striven to define itself as a business ("Students are our customers!" chirps a perky poster), there is less tolerance for professors who might — heaven forbid — embarrass the institution and drive the paying public away. The result has been a more rigid screening of applicants for conformity, or, in the lingo of current hiring practices, "institutional fit." This is a catch-all phrase that colleges and universities use to trump all other qualifications and acquire the person they had their eye on all along. In other words, a brilliant eccentric who can simultaneously write Greek with one hand and Latin with the other while captivating his students has less institutional fit than a bland monotone who sticks to the text and is grateful to the administration for giving him a job.
What about me? I don't think I'm eccentric, or cranky, or absent-minded. What professors with these characteristics have in common is their unwittingness: the prof is out of touch, to a greater or lesser degree, with his surroundings and especially with how his students regard him.
I still recall an event at the end of Professor Gleason's biology class. Between semesters we had a seven-week break. At the beginning of the break a few of us went to his office and put a few fruit flies in his desk drawer along with enough food to sustain several generations. When we returned to school after our lengthy vacation we followed The Egg across campus as he waddled toward his building. We waited outside his office as he arranged his things, got his coffee apparatus going again, and then, as he opened his drawer, screamed out, "Oh, my God!" This was followed by a frantic racket as he swatted at the swarm with what sounded like a frying pan. But he apparently never suspected a thing. He certainly didn't interrogate any of us. The cozy academic life for him simply went on.
Now, if I were to open my desk drawer one morning and recoil as thousands of fruit flies streamed out, I'd immediately know something was up, and I'd immediately suspect my students. Then I would plan my counterattack. Perhaps this comes from having grown up in rough and tumble New Jersey, where interpersonal warfare is part of the social fabric and nobody is allowed to get away with anything.
I was recently at a gathering of colleagues, some of whom had brought their college-age children along. I took the opportunity to ask if any of them knew any true eccentrics at their schools. Those of my generation (baby boom) and older had colorful stories to tell from their undergraduate days. But not one of the kids could describe a prof who was outrageous or singular in any but the most benign and modest of ways. Their teachers were, for the most part, unmemorable.
Oh, where have they gone? Where are these helpless, hopeless, unaware yet frequently gifted personalities who, like planets orbiting their stars, never stray far from the schools that give them comfort and purpose? Is there nowhere to be found a philosophy professor who has taught his mynah bird to recite the odes of Pindar? Or a physicist in search of a perpetual motion machine? Perhaps a linguist who is working on toe sign language? Our eccentrics and dreamers and mental drifters have been replaced with pragmaticians who have mapped their courses out with all the precision and predictability of masons building a wall. Nothing is left to the imagination, and even their attempts at humor abrade us specifically because we know they are trying to be funny for our sakes. How much more wonderful it is when a professor makes us laugh because his world is odd, his steps sometimes unsure, his glasses eternally lost upon his head, the toilet seat propped under his arm.
I have heard it said that nostalgia is a form of protest. And I suppose it is, because I feel a longing for something I once had and that I now miss. I realize that one cannot hire a new professor because he or she is eccentric, but what's sad is that hiring committees no longer overlook eccentricity in their constant striving for institutional fit. Perhaps this is because eccentricity has become conflated with liability. The only hope, then, in the current social climate, is for eccentricity to rise to the level of a disability that would have to be accommodated. Then these colorful people would have a fighting chance and colleges and universities would be presented with opportunities to become more interesting places again.
Robert Klose is professor of biological sciences at University College of Bangor. This essay is an excerpt from his new book, The Three-Legged Woman and Other Excursions in Teaching(University Press of New England).
Read more by
You may also be interested in...
Opinions on Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed's Blog U
What Others Are Reading
- Viewed
- Past:
- Day
- Week
- Month
- Year


text: OVERLAND PARK, Kan., Oct. 21, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Ferrellgas, L.P. (the "Company") announced today that it has commenced a cash tender offer to purchase any and all of its outstanding 9.125% Senior Notes due 2017 issued by the Company and Ferrellgas Finance Corp. (the "Notes") (CUSIP No. 315292AJ1), of which $300,000,000 in aggregate principal amount was outstanding as of October 21, 2013. The Company is also soliciting consents ("Consents") from the registered holders of the Notes to certain proposed amendments to the indenture governing the Notes, including the elimination of substantially all of the restrictive covenants, certain events of default and certain other provisions. The tender offer and consent solicitation are described in detail in an Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement dated today (the "Statement"). The tender offer is scheduled to expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on November 18, 2013, unless extended or earlier terminated. The total consideration for each $1,000 principal amount of Notes tendered and accepted for payment will be $1,050.63, which includes the consent payment of $30.00 per $1,000 principal amount of notes. In order to receive the total consideration, holders of Notes must tender and not withdraw their Notes and deliver and not revoke their corresponding Consents on or prior to the consent deadline, which is 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on November 1, 2013, unless extended or earlier terminated. Holders of Notes who tender their Notes after the consent deadline and on or before the expiration date will only receive the tender offer consideration of $1,020.63 per $1,000 principal amount of Notes, which is the total consideration minus the consent payment. In addition to the total consideration or the tender offer consideration, as applicable, holders of Notes tendered and accepted for payment will receive accrued and unpaid interest on the Notes from the last interest payment date for the Notes to, but not including, the applicable settlement date.


text:
Cary, IL, USA < change city >
Florists (61)
DJs (55)
Bands (54)
Wedding Day Beauty (29)
Caterers (27)
Cakes (23)
Limos (21)
Invitations (20)
Videographers (18)
Wedding Fashion (16)
Rentals (13)
Decorations (12)
Coordinators (10)
Tuxedos (9)
Ceremony Musicians (7)
Ceremony Sites (134)
Reception Sites (86)
See All Vendors >
The Westin Chicago North...
400 Park Blvd.
Itasca, Illinois 60143
Ceremony Sites, Reception S...
5 ratings, 3 reviews, 34 weddings
We used the lakeside permanent tent! We had around 265 guests! It was April. Abs...
Renaissance Chicago O'ha...
8500 W Bryn Mawr Ave
Chicago, IL, United States
Reception Sites, Ceremony S...
4 ratings, 2 reviews, 19 weddings
The food and service was wonderful. The steaks were cooked to perfection- not a ...
1110 Willow Rd
Northbrook, IL 60062
2 ratings, 1 review, 20 weddings
The Northbrook Sheraton is very new and it shows. Everything about the hotel is m...
Hilton Garden Inn Addison
Addison, IL 60101, US
1 rating, 2 reviews, 14 weddings
Very accomodating for all of our needs. Allowed us to hand out goodie bags to tho...
Residence Inn Marriott
Chestnut St
Des Plaines, IL 60018
1 rating, 2 reviews, 7 weddings
If I could give this place negative stars, I would. They kept losing our contract...
Marriott Suites
2 Parkway N Blvd
Deerfield, IL 60015
2 ratings, 1 review, 5 weddings
Extremely helpful and accommodating
Doubletree Hotel Chicago...
1200 North Mittel Blvd
Wood Dale, IL, United States
1 rating, 2 reviews, 5 weddings
Very nice hotel with nice, clean, comfortable rooms. It was a great place to sta...
Hilton Garden Inn
551 N. Swift Rd.
Addison, Illinois 60101
2 ratings, 0 reviews, 39 weddings
Doubletree Libertyville-...
510 E. IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060, USA
Hotels/Accommodations, Rece...
1 rating, 1 review, 26 weddings
Our guests enjoyed this hotel very much. We got a free night at a bridal suite wh...
Hotel Baker
100 W Main St
St Charles, IL, USA
Ceremony Sites, Hotels/Acco...
1 rating, 1 review, 20 weddings
This was a beautiful place for our ceremony. To this day (one year later) everyon...


text:
This page is only accessible to logged-in users with proper access privileges
Don't have an account? Please Register
Forgotten Password
Outlaw's is quality dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere, brought to you by Nathan Outlaw, a Michelin-starred chef based in Cornwall.
Please consider joining Outlaw's Grub Club for some truly great offers on our restaurants, as well as special deals with our fine suppliers.
Copyright 2013 - Nathan Outlaw. All rights reserved.


text:
Free personalized radio that
plays the music you love
Otis Redding
Although Redding at his peak was viewed as a consummate, versatile showman, he began his recording career in the early '60s as a Little Richard-styled shouter. The Georgian was working in the band of guitarist Johnny Jenkins at the time, and in 1962 he took advantage of an opportunity to record the ballad "These Arms of Mine" at a Jenkins session. When it became an R&B hit, Redding's solo career was truly on its way, though the hits didn't really start to fly until 1965 and 1966, when "Mr. Pitiful," "I've Been Loving You Too Long," "I Can't Turn You Loose," a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Satisfaction," and "Respect" (later turned into a huge pop smash by Aretha Franklin) were all big sellers.
Redding wrote much of his own material, sometimes with the assistance of Booker T. & the MG's guitarist Steve Cropper. Yet at the time, Redding's success was primarily confined to the soul market; his singles charted only mildly on the pop listings. He was nonetheless tremendously respected by many white groups, particularly the Rolling Stones, who covered Redding's "That's How Strong My Love Is" and "Pain in My Heart." (Redding also returned the favor with "Satisfaction.")
One of Redding's biggest hits was a duet with fellow Stax star Carla Thomas, "Tramp," in 1967. That was the same year he began to show signs of making major inroads into the white audience, particularly with a well-received performance at the Monterey Pop Festival (also issued on record). Redding's biggest triumph, however, came just days before his death, when he recorded the wistful "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay," which represented a significant leap as far as examination of more intensely personal emotions. Also highlighted by crisp Cropper guitar leads and dignified horns, it rose to the top of the pop charts in early 1968.
Redding, however, had perished in a plane crash in Wisconsin on December 10, 1967, in an accident that also took the lives of four members from his backup band, the Bar-Kays. A few other singles became posthumous hits, and a good amount of other unreleased material was issued in the wake of his death. These releases weren't purely exploitative in nature, in fact containing some pretty interesting music, and little that could be considered embarrassing. What Redding might have achieved, or what directions he might have explored, are among the countless tantalizing "what if" questions in rock & roll history. As it is, he did record a considerable wealth of music at Stax, which is now available on thoughtfully archived reissues. ~ Richie Unterberger
Selected Discography
Track List: Stax Classics
Track List: Live At The Whisky A Go Go: The Complete Recordings
Track List: Live At The Whisky A Go Go
Track List: Mr. Pitiful (Live, Set 1, Saturday, April 9, 1966) (Single)
Track List: Soul Manifesto: 1964-1970
Track List: Merry Christmas Baby / White Christmas (Single)
Track List: Live On The Sunset Strip
Track List: Try A Little Tenderness / I'm Sick Y'all (Digital 45)
Track List: (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay / Sweet Lorene (Digital 45)
Track List: Soul Six Pack
Track List: Live In London And Paris
Track List: Otis Blue: Otis Redding Sings Soul (Collector's Edition)
Track List: Definitive Soul
Track List: Stax Profiles: Otis Redding
Track List: Rhino Hi-Five: Otis Redding
Track List: Essentials: Otis Redding
Track List: Dreams To Remember: The Otis Redding Anthology
Track List: Otis Redding: Love Songs
Track List: Otis! The Definitive Otis Redding Cd 1
Track List: Good To Me: Recorded Live At The Whisky A Go Go Vol. 2
Track List: The Very Best Of Otis Redding
Track List: Tell The Truth
Track List: The Ultimate Otis Redding
Track List: Love Man
Track List: The Dock Of The Bay
Track List: In Person At The Whisky A Go Go (Live)
Track List: The Immortal Otis Redding
Track List: Live In Europe
Track List: The Soul Album
Track List: Complete & Unbelievable: The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul
Track List: Complete & Unbelievable...The Otis Redding Dictionary Of Soul (50th Anniversary Edition) (Remastered)
Track List: Otis Blue
Track List: The Great Otis Redding Sings Soul Ballads
Track List: Pain In My Heart
Similar Artists
Don't have a Pandora account? Sign up
Already have a Pandora account? Log In


text:
The rapporteur for the Constitutional Court of Turkey is recommending against any issuance of a decision which would ban political activities of the Justice and Development Party(AKP). Rapporteur, Osman Can, argued that charges of anti-secular activity fall under freedom of expression and cannot be grounds for closure. He reminded the Turkish high court that in Western democracies only committing acts of violence can be considered the basis for closing down a political party.
He also pointed out to Constitutional Court Justices that according to the Venice Commission criteria which are guidelines in Europe for banning a political party, the AKP had a Parliament constitutional amendment passed which lifted the ban on wearing a headscarf in universities and that amendment was declared null and void by the Constitutional Court. Therefore, the Constitutional Court has already dealt with the issue.
The rapporteur argued in light of the above the Court can not ban top officials of the AKP from participating in political life or running for political office. A decision is expected by
Hopefully, the AKP can remain a vibrant political party and learn from this episode the importance of consulting more closely with the opposition and working with them to resolve delicate issues in a spirit of collegiality.


text:
Dr. Mark Hoch, past president of the American Holistic Medical Association
"In this remarkable book, Laura Alden Kamm has shown us her own journey and given us ways in which we, too, can participate in this transformational process. I truly believe that we are in a time when all of us, if we choose, can access the healing power that is within our bodies, our minds, and our spirits."
Gladys Taylor McGarey, M.D., author and cofounder of the American Holistic Medical Association
"Laura Alden Kamm is a rare genius in the healing arts. She truly has a gift a gift of vision and healing powers. I highly recommend her work and her books."
Mannie L. Jackson, owner/CEO, Harlem Globetrotters International, Inc.
"Laura Alden Kamm's voice of transcendent wisdom and compassion will be heard. Intuitively, she shines a gentle yet penetrating light into the darkest recesses of our souls, bringing light to our own belovedness."
Iyanla Vanzant, TV host and author of One Day My Soul Just Opened Up


text:
BMW 5-Series E60 Sedan was first seen in the Unites States in the fall of 2003 with a 2004 Model Year designation. The E61 wagon followed shortly there after. The E60/E61 5 series is now available as a 528i, 528xi, 535i, 535xi, 550i and a 535xi sports wagon! -- View the E60 Wiki
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Considering coming to the 'Dark Side,' 528i
No, I don't own a BMW yet. Several family members do, and while I have appreciated them for what theya re, I have been very loyal to the Volvo badge. However, after 20 years of UNBELIEVABLY good service from my 245, I might have to let go. Volvo today is not Volvo 20 years ago.
And....I used a friend's X5 a few times to carry her to the airport and a few other longer distance rides, and was like...Holy cow. Ok. This isn't dad's 635 which seats beat you to death even if the car runs on rails. BMW can build a car with a more ergonomical interior and make an SUV drive like a sticky car.
I am going to state up front that I am a RWD kinda gal. My dad raced cars and I like to steer with both ends. I don't abuse my cars, but I want the control I want when I need it. BMW? Check.
My last experiences with new vehicles have left me totally disgusted with battles voer clear warranty issues, so I am looking to get something used. My big trucks I usually buy between 4-6 years and 60-70k, and have found I have gotten the best bang for buck and service. Provided they have been taken care of, I have run them down the road without much trouble for about 15 years.
So, I am nosing at the 5 series, preferably naturally aspirated like the 528i. I think it's a nice looking car, and if it's 08 and up, it has the current interior that I like.
I have read the wonderful document you all have been putting together here, and I admit to being a bit...concerned? I don't think my father or brother have had as much trouble with their BMWs over the years, and they certainly haven't been any more costly to care for than the Hondas and Toyotas family members have owned. They've been good cars with a much better driving experience. And my 245 wagon should be renamed from Fat Emma to Indestucta, because that car doesn't break. If it hand;t been totaled, and I wasn't driving on a salvage title, I wouldn't be here. I take care of it and it has NEVER in 20 years, not moved under it's own power. There have been a few close calls, but other than regular maintenance, like struts and bushings and belts, I have only replaced the AMM, and the odometer finally broke.
I doubt any car today will match that car in reliability, but I would like to feel that a cared for radiator makes it 100k? Rotors last longer than 30k? OK reasonable driving, I don't live to slam on the brakes. It's been hard to accept that whatever car I get will be a computer attached to sensors and sealed units, but I would like to feel it's reasonable to maintain the car. I have turned a wrench or two in my day, but I can't do all the things I used to for physical reasons or place to do it. My days of pulling engines on hoists are probably done. Slapping on brakes and rotors aren't a big deal. Pulling a radiator, or pulling injectors I have done on other cars many times.
If I can find one that has not been run too hard, and has been well maintained at that mileage, is this a car I can expect to reasonably maintain for the next 12 years or so? Reasonable is not dropping 1200 on a set of brakes and rotors every 30k. I have easily gotten far more out of rotors on the Volvos, and so has my father on his BMWs.
I really like the car(s) so I would like this to be my next purchase, but I am feeling a little skittish. I would love some balanced feedback.
Many Thanks in advance.
I'm the guy who wrote the doc you read, and my belief is that the BMW naturally aspirated I6 is one of the best engines in the market. A 2010/11 528 N52B30 engine has 254 hp@6600 and 229 lb·ft@2600 torque), and is the last non-turbo BMW 6, I believe, in the US market. It's pretty much rock solid. My guess is that even the bugs in the electric water pump have been worked out by 2010/11 on the N52 engine.
If maintained as noted in the doc you read, it'll easily do 100K without major problems -- as long as you change the tranny fluid every 50k or so, and the rest of the fluids on a regular schedule. Above 100K, there will likely be a series of issues to solve, and if you take the car to a good indy, it won't kill your bank account. Schnexpel (guy on the board here)rebuilt one that had 230K miles on it. But, bottom line is that it isn't the bulletproof Volvo of yore. It's a highly techy computer on wheels that will need regular fluids/lubes/battery maintenance and intelligence to own (intelligence meaning understanding the car and anticipating its ongoing needs).
Mileages are still pretty low: here's 2010 for $23K with 17K mi on it: http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-5-Series...US_Cars_Trucks
Just an example.
Good luck.
2003 325XI (gone)
2004 530I (gone)
2001 530I (gone)
BMW CCA Member 12+ Years
Last edited by banglenot; 03-16-2014 at 01:01 PM.
BMW reliability isn't what it once was. My father owned a 5-series E12 (1980) and my brother an E24 (1987) and both were very reliable, but sadly BMW does not focus on reliability these days. As most BMWs are leased, BMW is happy if they make it out of the lease period with a minimum of maintenance trouble, and they skimp on the "free maintenance" during the warranty period by extending maintenance intervals to reduce costs, putting further pressure on long term reliability. They really ignore reliability in the car's life after warranty.
If you can turn a wrench yourself or count on your father or brother to do so on your behalf, AND you highly value the superior handling of the BMW, then by all means jump in. I agree with Banglenot that the BMW normally aspirated in-line six engine is one of the best engines ever made.
But if you are considering it primarily for its good looks and rear wheel drive capabilities, and don't have a family wrench turner, then I would say run away. Past the engine, the rest of the car can be highly unreliable and expensive to fix. If it will be treated as little more than good looking transportation, then much more reliable alternatives exist like maybe a used Infiniti M35, G37, or a Lexus.
As basic transportation it just isn't worth the hassle to own a used BMW.
But for true handling aficionados like me, it is very much worth the pain of ownership. The challenge for me is wiping the sh*t-eaten grin off my face after finishing up some twisted road driving.
IMHO your DIY skills, attention to maintenance and driving style deserve careful introspection before committing to a used BMW.
Before you buy a 528 you owe it to yourself to drive a 550 andifyou want to tinker and build some real power drive a 535 that's been modified. If you want real inexpensive dead reliable transportation buy a Camry like all the other sheep!
2008 535xi. 6MT,Cobb tune. ER FMIC ER charge pipe with Tial BOV,,R1 Concepts drilled rotors. Beyern mesh staggered wheels 18", Continental DW. M5tech rear bumper, Umnitza quad exhaust. Injen intake. KW V3 coilovers. USN Veteran USS Robert H. McCard DD822, USS Butte AE27
Yes, handling matters to me a great deal, but obviously not enough to completely outweigh practicality. Because of driving my father's race cars from the time I was very young - including a handful of British Roadtsers - I know what I am driving when I get into it. That's why I was sucked in after driving the X5 a few times. I expect any car that replaces the Volvo to drive better, and be quieter on the road with better fuel mileage and I have accepted it will probably require more repairs. The question I am trying to answer is where that trade off is for me in any modern car. I want more than point a to point b, because frankly, bent quarter panel and all, my Volvo will keep right on doing that right now, with AC blasting cold and the seats heating my bottom.
I don't feel any car today should be dropping it's tranny with good servicing in less than 160k. More on the engine, provided it's not all granny 5 mile trips. I also like to know that by repairing things as they should be, I am not likely to be stranded. I don't mind getting stuck in the snow or sand from time to time, but I do very much mind being broken down on a cold rainy night.
My father's and brother have 2004 for their latest vintages, and those seem to be 100% reliable so far. One gets driven a lot, the other not as much. But they thought I should go for the E60 because their models might be getting a little age on them. Maybe they should still be in the running. You can certainly get them for a very good price.
Thank you for your feedback.
Sent from BimmerApp mobile app
Different outputs for different models. You would be surprised how many auto makers do the exact same thing - detune the same engines for models lower in the price range.
2014 535i - MSport, HUD, NAV, Prem, Surround View, Driver Assist
2008 550i (R.I.P.)
2005 530i - Prem, Sport, NAV
2006 Jeep SRT-8
2003 Infiniti G35 coupe
I don't know how long your father and brother have owned their 2004s, but if they are that good at picking used cars then you should have no problems if they pick one for you.
Best of luck!
If you do decide to go for an e60,, make sure u get the sport suspension,, its a must. IMO the ARS computer controlled hydraulic torsion bar is the best feature these cars have to offer. A e60 with ARS is an under rated 4 door cornering machine! It will keep you smiling for days after carving some canyon switch backs and s turns.
Last edited by H F; 03-17-2014 at 03:46 PM.
My father bought his 2004 when it was 4 years old, and the same for my brother. He puts loads of miles on is 3 series wagon, and he said it's been very reliable. Yes, he does the maintenance, and he does it himself, lest he get killed with the BMW premium. They really like that 6 cylinder engine.Not sure about their z3s, because I don't know what years theya re. The 635 is an 87, and yes, it's needed things done, and has about 300k on it now.
I am very careful about maintenance. The wagon gets new valve cover gaskets, plugs, cap, and total fluid changes at 30k. Oil every 5-6 k with synthetic, or one year, whichever comes first.
The trick is getting them to pick a car. They don't really know the e60, but dad is going to ask the local club members. I thought about taking the document you all made to the indie dealer, which will literally go hand pick you a car. Yes you pay a little more, but I know they are really careful, and they support their product.
Basically, go find the options you want, then set about looking for a car with those options. Buy the best, low mileage car you can afford. The go for it. This, and other forums are a real WEALTH of knowledge and we will all be here to help you out with questions.
2014 535i - MSport, HUD, NAV, Prem, Surround View, Driver Assist
2008 550i (R.I.P.)
2005 530i - Prem, Sport, NAV
2006 Jeep SRT-8
2003 Infiniti G35 coupe
Considering coming to the 'Dark Side,' 528i
I totally agree with everyone here. My gateway bimmer experience was driving my brother's 2005 750. I was blown away at the handing and speed of the car. I currently own a 2004 545i with 140k....These are the most dreaded E60 to own. I do a lot of maintenance my self and developed a good relationship with a local indy. Needless to say i dont regret owning this car its soo fun to drive and has been reliable because i've keep up with the repairs above and beyond and so did the previous owner. These cars require a bit more attention to detail and intelligence as stated than the average car...but then again this isnt your average car!
I'd get a bimmer with sport suspension as recommended and take the plunge, your spirit will thank you. Lastly i wouldn't of had the confidence to own a bimmer if it weren't for forums like this and others with really dedicated members who answer your questions and leave behind a hefty paper trail of pictures and documentation of the dyi's .
These cars are built for those who are surgical in their driving!
Best of luck.
Last edited by Jaystyles; 03-20-2014 at 07:01 AM.
Took a 2008 528i out today, and a 2014 3 series diesel
It was a very interesting experience. I really enjoyed the perkiness and zippiness of the diesel. It's a real go go mobile. The car performs. It's very agile, and I found myself going faster than I thought I was. There was a lot more wind noise than I expected. Almost as loud as my 240 wagon, and that was a surprise for a car that's supposed to be very aerodynamic vs my box. I kind of liked that there were choices for the type of driving style I wanted, but I fear these having the possibility of extra breaking. I also found the car turning off every time I came to a stop very disconcerting. Eco-friendly as it is, there is the scare that the car won't start. It also puts a lot more wear and tear on the starter. If I bought something with a turbo on it, it would be the diesel. If you settled for the RWD I can see getting in the 40's range, but with the performance. Screw the Prius and it's mpg. Move over Toyota, Mercedes, Lexus, Infinity, you just got owned on every level.
Driving the 5 series was really driving a different car, but one I honestly felt more at home with. This is a car I am more familiar with, and the engine sounded like the BMWs I have known. The steering was heavier, like I am used to in my father'cars, and my Volvo. It was also a good deal quieter on the highway. It wasn't quite so zippy, but I felt more settled with the weightier handling and sedateness. Again, like my father's cars, and the 245. It didn't feel quite as tight as I thought it would, but I got the feeling that car wasn't really loved by it's previous owners. Not abused, but not loved. The transmission shifted very well, the car didn't do anything quirky, but even the shift stick didn't feel super snug. I didn't really push it in the corners, because I don't know it, but there is a horrible turn at an odd angle going downhill, and that's when I began to see the 4 cornering machine. Most people slow way down, and I didn't really. No roll, no lean, it acted like it was on flat ground. Weighty it might be, but this is not your Uncle Olaf's yacht.
The seats did not beat me up, and I could actually see the hood of the car -OK I saw it in the 3 series - and visibility was good. Because I am so short, that's a big deal to me. Overall the car is nicely appointed, but somehow I felt like there should be a few more bells and whistles in a car of that class, and I am not talking cup holders. Could just be the German stoic style, the car has what it needs to be a wonderful driving machine, so what else would you want? Perhaps that is what you folks are talking about in terms of getting it with the sport or premium package. I know I like my cold weather goodies on my current car. Perhaps some of you folks can talk about some of the driving things to look for. Maybe I was unfair to this particular car.
|See More Related BMW Stories
|Forum Navigation
|Today's Posts Search
|Thread Tools
|Display Modes
Linear Mode


text:
Legacy of Caribbean slavery still stings despite British PM saying 'move on'
By Rebekah Kebede
KINGSTON, Jamaica (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - After a long time wondering, Verene Shepherd took a DNA test last year and finally learned that her mother's family came from Cameroon in West Africa.
"How did Cameroonians reach over here? They never came over here voluntarily," said Shepherd, a Jamaican who heads the country's National Commission on Reparations.
Her ancestors were likely among the millions of Africans brought to the Caribbean to work on plantations, so she was disappointed when British Prime Minister David Cameron this week said he would like to "move on" instead of apologizing.
"I think he missed an opportunity ... we still need for someone to own up to the wrong," said Shepherd, a professor of social history at the University of West Indies.
Shepherd is one of many Caribbean residents who think Britain should not only apologize but make reparations for its role in the transatlantic slave trade. Jamaica declared independence from Britain in 1962.
Many of the social and economic ills plaguing the region trace back to slavery and could be addressed by reparations, advocates say.
Last year, the 15-member Caribbean Community and Common Market, or Caricom, unanimously called for reparations.
Caricom is seeking formal apologies from governments that engaged in slave trade, debt cancellation and a repatriation scheme as well as programs in such areas as health, education, and culture. Continued...


text:
'Tis the winter of their discount tent
WITH just one more sleep before World Youth Day's evening vigil and big sleepout under the stars at Randwick racecourse tomorrow night, weary pilgrims are running for cover and comfort from the cold weather.
Camping shops yesterday reported a late rush for bedrolls, sleeping bags, swags and one-person tents.
"We must've sold a couple of hundred bags, mats and tents in the last few days," said Joe Gibbons, of Ray's Outdoors in Camperdown. "One guy came in yesterday and bought 13 sleeping bags and 14 mats for his parish."
The company was also able to re-equip, at special, knock-down prices, two Italian pilgrims whose gear went missing at Sydney Airport.
City-centre stores also reported strong demand. "There's usually just a trickle of customers at this time of the year. But last Saturday, for example, we had about 35 people come in looking for camping gear," said Sahar Kirmani, of Kathmandu.
Harvest, the official youth day travel company, has a range of products that it claims will ensure the 100,000 pilgrims "sleep like angels". They include solo sleepout tents, self-inflating mattresses and add-on frames that turn the mats into chairs.
However, the company confirmed yesterday that its stock was sold out.
Some pilgrims have already tried sleeping out, with mixed results. Isabelle Chiera, one of 80 young people from Monaco, said that a shortage of accommodation meant half her group had slept in tents in Newcastle last week before moving to Sydney.
"We discovered there is a big difference between day and night [temperatures]. There was ice on the tents in the morning. Many of the people could not stand it and had to find shelter inside.
"Some moved into a chapel, but had to leave because of fire regulations, I think. In the end most crowded in with those who had rooms indoors, though some slept out for two nights."
Ms Chiera expected all her group would sleep out tomorrow, relying mainly on sleeping bags and warm clothing. "It may be a bit cold, but it will be an incredible experience, I think."
Sleepout pilgrims can expect a fine night, with a minimum of 9 degrees.
send photos, videos & tip-offs to 0424 SMS SMH (+61 424 767 764), or us.
Did you know you could pay less than $1 a day for a subscription to the Herald? Subscribe today.


text:
Get an overview of this hotelSuburban hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
Popular property highlights
Situated in the business district, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Prince George's Stadium and within 3 mi (5 km) of Allen Pond Park and National Capital Radio and Television Museum. Belair Stable Museum is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.
Hotel Features
Along with a restaurant, this hotel has a 24-hour fitness center and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a 24-hour business center, a conference center, and coffee/tea in a common area.
Room Amenities
All 186 rooms boast deep soaking tubs and offer free WiFi and pillowtop beds. Refrigerators and microwaves are standard, as are LCD TVs with digital channels.Information missing or incorrect? Tell us!Opens in a new window
Comfort Inn Conference Center
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Comfort Inn Conference Center features a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool. The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.
This 3-star property offers access to a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 7500 square feet (697 square meters) include a conference center. This business-friendly hotel also offers a garden, a picnic area, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
- 24-hour fitness facilities
- 24-hour front desk
- Restaurant
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Free breakfast
- Conference space
- Number of floors - 6
- Elevator/lift
- Total number of rooms - 186
- Bar/lounge
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Express check-in
- Express check-out
- Free WiFi
- Meeting rooms
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Conference center
- Conference space size (meters) - 697
- Number of meeting rooms - 6
- 24-hour business center
- Conference space size (feet) - 7500
- Free self parking
- Free RV, bus, truck parking
- Outdoor seasonal pool
- Television in common areas
- Wedding services
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking, Free RV, bus, truck parking
Room Amenities
- Room service (limited hours)
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
- Down comforter
- Premium bedding
- Premium TV channels
- Refrigerator
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Air conditioning
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free local calls
- Microwave
- Coffee/tea maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Shower/tub combination
- Deep soaking bathtub
- Rainfall showerhead
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Digital TV service
- Free WiFi
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Pillowtop mattress
- Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Where to Eat
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.
Chessies Chesapeake - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and a seasonal outdoor pool.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- In-room accessibility
Hotel Policies
Check-out time is 11 AM
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 75 per stay)
- Up to 30 lb
- Specific rooms only
- Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
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.
24-hour check-in
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night (maximum USD 75 per stay)
Hotel Name
- Comfort Inn Bowie
- Comfort Inn Hotel Bowie
We should mention
Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. 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. This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.


text:
In that case, there is no doubt there is a tenancy and your solicitor is right.
Does your tenancy agreement state that you can use section 8 (ground 8 or 10) to regain possession?
In that case, there is no doubt there is a tenancy and your solicitor is right.
Does your tenancy agreement state that you can use section 8 (ground 8 or 10) to regain possession?
Contact and email the council and say rent hasnt been paid for x amount of time. Send the proper section 21 start proceedings and copy a letter to her and to the council. COntact HB and let them know as well. Good luck!
T & LL seem as clueless as each other.
Suggest if you want to get this resolved is to go to the council together. In a NICE way mind you. Explain that you are very concerned that the claim will not be backdated and if T paying rent on another tenancy it is possible for her to claim for the overlap. It HAS to be asked for though.
No you shouldn't have to help a T with their claim so much but the alternative is no money coming in and you don't have a clue how to bring the tenancy to an end legally.
Do NOT change the locks.
Hi folks
I'm just giving you an update on my situation and would like further advice from you kind folks out there, in terms of what I need to do next-
I have now found out that my tenant (who signed a short term tenancy agreement in November 2012 and has never paid any rent or deposit, and had assured me that she had put in a claim for Housing Benefit), had in fact never put the claim to HB, and hasn't paid a penny towards the rent or deposit up to date.
She has in fact only put in her claim for Housing Benefit from the end of January 2013. She now claims that 'something went wrong with the first application' and that I should now get some sort of rent payment within the next 4 weeks. Do you think that is possible?
Assuming that I do get the rent payments from January this year, what about the period when I didn't receive any rent – November 2012 to January 2013. Is it worth approaching the HB people and showing them the short term tenancy agreement in an attempt to persuade them to back date the rent due? Of course, they might say we only received the application in January this year, so we can't do that. If that happens, should I go through the courts in order to obtain the rent covering the period November 2012 to January 2013? Of course, in that case the tenant might say to the courts that she has not got enough money/savings, so cannot pay up or the court may give her some ridiculous order to pay off £2 per week to make up the rent arrears. If I decide to take this route, how long would it take and would I incur any costs?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
There is a similar/related thread at another place where the following has been asked...
Could you kindly answer, please??There was a legalistic arguement earlier in the thread about rent frequency and S8 arrears criteria. This is relevant.
OP: what does the tenancy say about rent? Is it
* £X per month (or 'monthly')
* £X per week
* £X every two weeks
or what?
My advice in this situation would be to serve a S8 as soon as validly possible (which depends on the answer to the Q above.)
This in itself will incentivise the tenant to start paying rent! And if they don't, then you can evict, learn a serious lesson (you really did lay yourself open to this) and move on with a new tenant.
I am legally unqualified: If you need to rely on advice check it with a suitable authority - eg a solicitor specialising in landlord/tenant law...
I am legally unqualified: If you need to rely on advice check it with a suitable authority - eg a solicitor specialising in landlord/tenant law...


text:
Best Rock Covers of Rap and R&B Songs
Cross-genre song covers are always more interesting than regular cover songs. More times than not, the covering artist can perform a song only in the way they know how, giving it a whole new shape as opposed to some karaoke-esque interpretation fit for 'American Idol.' To illustrate this, The Boombox has compiled a list of favorite rock versions of hip-hop and R&B songs. While many of the artists who covered the songs on this list might not share the same fans as the tune's originator, that's what makes it fun. It's a brand-new song by a brand-new artist.
document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src="http://o.aolcdn.com/os/aol/jquery-1.4.2.min.js" type="text/javascript" %3E%3C/script%3E"));
document.write(unescape("%3Cscript src="http://o.aolcdn.com/os/aol/jquery.event.special.sonar.min.js" type="text/javascript" %3E%3C/script%3E"));
try { console.info("jquery-1.4.2.min.js and jquery.event.special.sonar.min.js dynamically included") } catch (e) {};
$("img[lazyload]").bind("onscreen", function(evt) { if ($(this).attr("src")=="") $(this).attr("src", $(this).attr("lazyload")); });


text:
Product Description: FootJoy DryJoys Women's Performance Light Jacket (Pink/White): FootJoy's Performance Light Jacket is lightweight, waterproof and won't restrict you during your swing. The Nylon coat has a polyester shell for added warmth and a Sta Dry system that makes it completely wind and waterproof. The raglan sleeve design,glass spoon pipes, accent piping and flattering silhouette make it a great choice when headed to the course (or anywhere else) in inclement weather. Features: Storm collar keeps water off your neck Adjustable Velcro sleeve cuffs Contoured silhouette Two year limited waterproof warranty Easy access scorecard pocket.
Same kind of technique as the other one. Spread it about 3/4′s of the thickness of your knife. Pull it out to when you go over it with your knife your just catching all of it. Using a bigger knife is a little bit harder than using a little one. This is actually the coat that when you put it on you want to get it as smooth as you can. That pretty much is just working it. Get that first one on, it's kind of bumpy but the more times you go over it the smoother it will get. Now we got that nice little semi smooth theme going there. Now we go ahead and do our feather technique. Press in on that side and just go up on that edge. Pulls out all that extra line of mud and makes it nice and smooth. I am going to go ahead and do a swipe over this middle part. When I do that I like to go ahead and drag a nice big swatch of mud across it. Sometimes it takes putting it on a couple times to get the desired affect that you are going after. Sometimes this coat doesn't totally produce the results you want you might actually have to put another third coat,wholesale glass pipes 32, kind of a filler, before you put your last coat on. This is the last part. We are going over the rest of the nail holes. Making sure they got a nice good thick coat and all the holes are filled. Once we are done with that we will let it sit and dry for a second then we will go ahead and hit the last coat on it.
We expect that you have seen a copy of our earnings press release that was distributed this morning. During this call,elephant glass pipe 61,glass pipes wholesale, we will review the information provided in the release,cool glass pipes, provide an update on our clinical programs and then use the remainder of our time to answer your questions. You will see a link on the homepage for today's webcast. Before we begin,glass gandalf pipe, I would like to state that we will be making forward looking statements,glass rose pipe 26,glass pipes and bongs, including statements relating to Lexicon's clinical development of telotristat etiprate or LX1032 and Sotagliflozin or LX4211. These statements may include territory patients of the results of and projected timing of clinical trial of such compounds and the potential therapeutic and commercial potential of such compounds.


text:
This star rating is the opinion of the property owner only. A Self-Rated hotel has not been assessed by the AA or Visit Britain, whose official star ratings we use across LateRooms.com.
De Vere Beaumont Estate4 Self rated
Beaumont Estate Burfield Road, Windsor, SL4 2JJ
Price FromView Rooms
- Good
- 48 guest reviews
"Great value at £99. Booked about 1hr before arriving - bit impersonal due 400 plus room but probably great for conferences etc. Used the poo..."
"Fantastic stay, lovely and quiet. They surprised my son with a huge balloon, banner and badge for his birthday. Would absolutely come back..."
"I was given a hotel layout to use to locate my room located in one of the hotels complex of wings. The distance from reception was the longe..."
"This place was easy to find at night. The staff were welcoming and the food was great. The room was a Bit small but fine for one night...."
"A fantastic stay let down by one minor thing. They upgraded us free of charge into an amazing room. The bed was very comfortable and the sho..."
About the hotel
A unique conference, events, training and family hotel in Windsor. In picturesque Windsor, lies the historic and unique De Vere Beaumont Estate: an inspirational estate offering a leading conference venue, cutting edge meeting rooms, a stunning wedding venue along with a luxurious family hotel, all set in spectacular and extensive grounds. From the self-contained Conference Village to the stunning Chapel, from the vast Hanover Suite to the exclusive White House, this outstanding estate has the space, facilities and technology you need whatever the event.
And with acres of outside space for teambuilding and beautiful grounds and reception rooms for weddings, the De Vere Beaumont Estate is simply a stunning venue. Located close to local attractions in both Windsor and London including Legoland,Thorpe Park and Heathroes Terminal 5 the De Vere Beaumont Estate is also an ideal base for a short family break or a weekend away in the UK. Please note the Beaumont Bear Club only fully operates during the school Easter and Summer holidays. Outside of these times limited activities will be available. Breakfast can be added to any Room Type for £10pp after clicking BOOK NOW. "It is advisable on check-in to obtain your bedroom number prior to unloading any luggage - This is due to the size of the Hotel. "
Read MoreLess
Facilities Show/hide
- Main
- Hotel Non-Smoking Throughout, Disabled Facilities, 24 Hour Reception, Cots available, Wedding Licence, Safety Deposit Box, Tea/Coffee making facilities in each room, Hairdryer in each room, Iron And Board In Each Room, Telephone In Each Room, Laundry/Valet Service, Wake Up Call Available, Interconnecting rooms available, Childrens Facilities - Indoor, Childrens Facilities - Outdoor, Ground floor bedrooms, Lift to all floors
- Parking
- Car parking available onsite
- Business
- Wi-Fi Available, Meeting Facilities, Wi-Fi Available In Public Areas, Wi-Fi Available In Rooms, Business Centre, Private dining services
- Dining
- Restaurant, Bar
- Leisure
- Gymnasium, Indoor Pool, Fitness Centre, Squash Courts, Tennis Courts, [Channels] News, [Channels] Music
- In Room Entertainment
- TV, Satellite TV, Radio
- Accessibility
- Disabled Access Public Areas, Disabled Access Bedrooms, Disabled toilets on ground floor, Wheelchair Access, Wheelchair Access To Reception, Wheelchair Access To Restaurant, Wheelchair Access To Bar, Wheelchair Access To Conference Rooms, Wheelchair Access To Leisure Facilities, Wheelchair Access To Disabled Car Parking Spaces
Can't find the facilities you're looking for?
- Call us on 0333 300 1007 and we'll help find the perfect hotel for you
- Call
Useful Info Show/hide
- Between 15:00 and 23:00
- By 11:00 hours
- Up to 12 years old
- The price shown is based on the occupancy and dates you have searched for. Prices and availability are subject to change based on the arrival date, number of nights and occupancy searched for. All prices are inclusive of all local taxes.
- Pets are not allowed
Customer Reviews
Our reviews are from genuine LateRooms.com customers. We verify that the customer has stayed before leaving a review.
69% would recommend it to a friend
Customer service
Food quality
Room quality
Windsor - de vere Beaumont estate
Great value at £99.
Booked about 1hr before arriving - bit impersonal due 400 plus room but probably great for conferences etc. Used the poo...
Read More Less
Fantastic stay
Fantastic stay, lovely and quiet.
They surprised my son with a huge balloon, banner and badge for his birthday.
Would absolutely come back...
Read More Less


text:
"Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, out May 3, is, according to the Beastie Boys, a return to their fundamental smartassery after 2004's uncharacteristically serious To the 5 Boroughs, which was, in part, an attempted palliative for post-9/11 New York City. Explains Adam "Ad-Rock" Horovitz, one third of the group alongside Michael "Mike D" Diamond and Adam "MCA" Yauch: "Most of the shit we do is go down to the studio and try to make each other laugh." That's been the M.O. since the band first formed, in the early eighties, as high-school kids playing hardcore music—the rawer, faster subset of punk rock that was just developing. It would be another new genre, of course, that would make them legendary: By mid-decade, with the release of Licensed to Ill, their 1986 debut on Def Jam Records, and its massive success, the Beasties were unlikely hip-hop superstars."
Monday, May 2, 2011
by PopMatters Staff
by Amos Barshad
New York (24 April 2011)
On PopMatters
//Mixed media
Last Leaves "The World We Had" (video) (premiere) // Music
Fly By Midnight "2U" (David Guetta cover) (premiere) // Music
A Valley Son "Leaving Is Easy" (audio) (premiere) // Music
Foo Fighters "Run" (Singles Going Steady) // Music
//Pm Picks
Authenticity Issues and the New Intimacies
// Marginal Utility
"The social-media companies have largely succeeded in persuading users of their platforms' neutrality. What we fail to see is that these new identities are no less contingent and dictated to us then the ones circumscribed by tradition; only now the constraints are imposed by for-profit companies in explicit service of gain.READ the article