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jonathan01 said
There's already several authors who offer paid support vs free support. 'Premium Support' in their cases means you get responded to as a priority and also you get a little more hand-holding. Seems to be working for them as we are looking at possibly offering this. We already offer theme installation and customization services so seems natural to us, also just received an email this morning from a potential buyer asking if we provide premium support moving forward they can pay for.
As a buyer of themes for clients I see this as a good option in general. Not for the priority support and handholding, as in my experience most themes work the way they should and good authors tend to be helpful with simple customization tips. Larger customization services, keeping the theme updated and playing well with plug-ins etc., is something I wouldn't mind packaging as part of ongoing maintenance for clients and 'outsourcing' to the very author I bought the theme from. I think I can sell such a service to my clients for both Wordpress and Magento themes that I buy right here on TF.
tommusrhodus said
Tiered buyer rating badges (rated 1 item, rated 10+ items, etc.) might be a good idea to raise awareness and give some kind of incentive for buyers to rate items
I agree with tommusrhodus and greenline as I'm guilty of this. I rarely rate unless the theme is really outstanding, yet I only look at themes with rating stars and only buy 4 and 5 star themes.
The other instances I may move to rate a theme is right after a good support experience where the author replies 'don't forget to rate…' and I feel compelled to return the favor (as free support is such). This means that great themes that work properly remain unrated in my download section. So again +1 for a buyer rating badge.
If I may as well, I recall a similar system on a now defunct site called Helium for amateur writers where stars were awarded for rating other writers' submissions. In addition to writing stars, the rating stars right next to it was always a glaring comparison that sort of finger-wagged at the persons apparent selfishness, i.e. loved to write and have fellow writers rate his work but won't spare the time to do the same for others. Some sort of similar concept here can be entertained.
Again I'm totally guilty of this selfishness as I use the ratings of others to aid my purchase decisions, yet I rarely rate, which means that perhaps very good themes (since I buy mostly WP themes), are getting overlooked.
Loss of stars because of un-deserved low rating affects an item more than realized. I don't EVER look at an item that's 3 stars or less, and I only purchase rated items.
Crusader12 saidI totally agree with this and would support such a 'sister market'. [ speaking as a buyer ]
... However, there's a whole sister market for services with many capable developers that would probably love to make an income customizing and supporting plugins and themes. Seems like everyone would win and any support / update issues would at least be isolated to a single section of one market. Serious authors will continue to write clean code and keep their items current. [ speaking as an author ]
GravityDept said
My broken record answer: paid updates would solve this.
Buyers should receive all updates as part of their purchase for a fixed period (ex: 12 months), then afterward had to renew their license to continue getting updates. This would give authors an incentive to maintain old items because they could legitimately earn from their existing customers…The real question is whether you (as a buyer) get business value from those updates, and would pay that renewal cost versus maintaining it yourself. Otherwise this situation will not change.
I don't mind paying for updates after a fixed period, I'll simply pass it to the client but making them aware first that the project terms for updates after initial project delivery is additional $. I can't do it as I'm not a coder so I have to have it done by a third party. I'll always prefer keeping everything in the Envato system whether updated by the author or some other 'Envato Approved' update department even for a price.
Envato has to bear in mind that not all buyers are one-off do-it-yourselfers, but are in the website configuring as a business. Last I checked I've done at least 100 websites since 2011 of which 75% are still active sites and some themes have been removed by the authors and I can't even find them for support.
If I may add my 2 cents as a buyer and 'website configurer' who does so for clients, about 85% of my purchases have been WP themes and lately I've been gravitating towards themes with Visual Composer. But my process is different as I choose themes based on look and feel and suitability for a client's business FIRST, then by rating, then by author badge (I tend towards Elite authors and higher sales badges).
I always look for two features to set my mind at ease- Visual Composer and Woo Commerce. I've observed that most of the themes that catch my eye (for at least this year so far), usually have these as standard so I usually don't have to make a choice.
If Visual Composer is not there and some other page builder, I don't mind as my experience gives me the ability to work with any, though some are a nuisance to work with. VC just makes my job easier as I can focus on creatively configuring my client's content for inbound marketing with the power to quickly move things around.
In summary, if I had to choose between 2 themes that are 'equal' for my client's needs, one with VC and one without, I'll choose the one with VC.
- who are seasoned buyers with 'theme configuration' businesses as well
- who, contrary to popular belief, are not laughing all the way to the bank
- who ask for support for legitimate support issues
- who search the comments first for answers before posting (so post rarely- searchable comments as been a huge blessing)
- who sometimes ask for simple customization requests, i.e. where author says go to CSS and do so and so (not go in and do it for me)
- who relies on a certain amount of goodwill with great authors and keep buying their themes or recommending first for clients
- who doesn't take advantage of the support system and play by the rules
- who continues to purchase as prices continue to rise
I think a buyer like myself, who's been around a while and consistently buys themes (TF accounts for 85% of my purchases), I'm being unfairly lumped with newbies and one-off buyers and being penalized because of them. Is there any scenario where I get a fair shake? The current system works fine for me as is.
If the author feels my request is a 'customization' he tells me, I tell my client, and this has never happened. Once I have a good rapport with an author, I keep buying his themes and he knows when to indulge me as is his choice. I always seek out Elite authors first, and 4-5 star items but I rarely rate even though I depend on the ratings of others.
I rarely rate because most themes work the way they should so I never have to go back. I rate only when an author asks me in a reply to a support question after they provided good support… "please take the time to rate…" so that's when I take the time.
I don't rate immediately because I give clients a 4-6 week delivery date with a max 8 weeks, so I don't get to use the theme thoroughly enough to give a rating. By then it's not at the front of my mind.
Most themes are very customizable nowadays, you shouldn't have any trouble. Specific questions are best answered by the theme author.
This one looks close to your example: Revista – Ultimate Flat Magazine WordPress Theme
Great job and great song and very well done. I agree with and second RandallKHarp's comments. Has all the trappings of a mainstream song and would make for a good soundtrack/music backdrop for a TV show or movie. If I didn't know it, I would have thought it was from a major recording artist.


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Axolotl (
Ambystoma mexicanum
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Ambystoma mexicanum
Maximum Size:
25 cm
Mark F.
I'm not sure how suited this species really is for listing here. Based on the information available on certain herp sites, the ideal set-up for this species is a bare glass-bottom tank, or smooth, round river stones that are too large to fit in its mouth ... apparently digging in fine, muddy substrate for worms and small crustaceans is part of its natural foraging habits - it would probably choke to death on most planted tank substrates, not to mention that it would uproot the plants! I suppose it could be kept with some pieces of planted driftwood - but, since it prefers temps in the cooler range, it's probably best just kept with some floating plants like hornwort, elodea, or duckweed. Also, I wouldn't keep it with any fish - even fish too big to fit in its mouth might end up with nipped fins!
Algae Grower
Well that looks pretty awesome - too bad it doesn't sound like it gets along in a decent-looking, populated tank...
Planted Member
Hey! These guys do great on a sand-bottom tank with lots of Vals. They love sitting in hornwort and I have not had problem with them up-rooting things. Please do not keep with fish, but shrimp seem to be ok. Do not underestimate these guys, and there are great forums specifically dedicated to their care.
Mark F.
AxolotlFarmer's comments caught me by surprise, as I had gotten some of my information from some of the species-specific forums he refers to (maybe not the exact same sites; I had previously checked out such sites because I was myself interested in getting an axolotl at one point) ... anyhoo, I went back and double-checked my sources of info ... turns out, I am indeed wrong about some of the specifics of the potential hazard that certain substrates do in fact pose to this species: the danger isn't that they can choke on some sizes of substrate, but that they can die of constipation from swallowing substrate! You just have to be careful of the substrate size, I guess - it has to be either too big to get in their mouths, or fine enough for them to pass out their cloaca. Although, based on what's written in one scientific, non-forum, axolotl breeder's site I checked out, fine sand (depending on the type) can build up slowly in their intestines over time ... so, while your axolotls may seem healthy now, you may want to ultimately reconsider the environment you're keeping them in. As for digging, you may just have lucked out with your individual axolotl(s): oscars are also generally not recommended for planted tanks, as they are reknown for digging up rooted plants, and tearing up leaves - yet a recent poster in the Your Tanks section of this site has a beautifully landscaped tank with a big oscar in it. When I asked him how he pulled that off, he admitted that he just got lucky - his oscar never showed a penchant for digging. Some individual animals, just like people, don't conform to the norm of their species! There's also a couple of other possible explanations, which I didn't see substantiated in any of the axolotl sites ... maybe they only dig if the hear or feel things moving in the substrate ... or maybe well-established valisneria roots are just too firm and intertwined for them to dig up. I'd be interested to know what AxolotlFarmer's observations are on this - maybe I'll reconsider getting an axolotl!
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What Mark said sounds very familiar to what happens to Bearded Dragons, Leopard geckos and any other reptile kept on a sand substrate when they are too young and small. If the grains are too large, like with the Calcium sand often sold for reptiles, it gets impacted and is usually fatal. A+ research Mark!
I have owned six of these little critters in a 180g planted tank. Raised them from about 2" until adulthood around 13". They are extremely interesting specimens with amazing attitudes. I would advise, however, that they have very specific needs. They need a cool tank (70F is the highest short-term..). They need subdued lighting as they have bad vision and dont like strong lighting (which could be an issue for plants and tank temp combined. If you want to keep plants, stronger lighting is good, but not with the axies.) They can and will nip anything that feels like food to them. They will attempt to eat anything that will fit in their rather large mouth. I have had them living with shrimp and guppies for a few months with success, but only if they are kept well-fed. They produce alot of waste, so proper cleaning measures should be taken. No snails. This, like small rocks, could easily cause impaction and death. Also, the picture shown as the display image has the axie in with the small-impaction-causing rocks..thats a no-no. Sand works very, very well with these guys at all ages. Bare bottom until at least 1.5" long. Hope this helped a little. Any questions, feel free to contact me. :) Mark
I am absolutely an awe! What really unique looking creatures!! I have never seen anything quite like these little guys. Thanks for sharing so much intersting information about them.
Planted Tank Enthusiast
Axolotls have very different needs than tropical fish. For lots of great info on axolotls see http://www.axolotl.org/ I have had them for more than 20 years and they do make very interesting pets, but you have to remember to give them what "they need" and not what "you want".
Planted Tank Enthusiast
I think some mention should be made of the unusual biology of the this species. It is one of the very few salamander species that remains in the juvenile body form all its life. It never grows up. Because of this it can regrow lost limbs the way most salamanders can only do while young.
Algae Grower
I love Axolotls...but they are unfortunately illegal to keep as pets in California. (There's another state that has laws against them too, but I can't remember which one it is.)
Algae Grower
The story goes these creatures are in fact a mistake made by the Mexican government. They originated in a lake under mexico city. What they are are fully grown baby salamanders. The government had a problem with the amount of salamanders in and around the lake, so they put a chemical in the lake that was supposed to stop the salamanders from reaching adulthood by stopping them at their aquatic stage. The affected salamanders evolved a trait called "neoteny" allowing them to survive as what we know today as an "Axolotl" You can in fact inject one these with hormone that will promote them to a fully terrestrial salamder.
Algae Grower
Yo Safez. these critters were around long before mexico city even exsisted, let alone any mexican government. Axolotls were a staple diet of the aztecs so exsisted way before then. I've kept them for years on sand substrate with no issues (apart from a barebottom tank sand is the only way to go to be honest) they get fed a diet of earthworms, crickets, wax worms, bloodworms and mountain minnows and cherry shrimp (if they can catch em!) Big animals and could destroy a delicate planted tank in one manic outburst. All plants I have are attached to rocks and wood so dont get pulled about the place. Someone else made a good point, axolotls dont need and dont even like light so put the axolotls needs before any plants as these guys can live 15years java fern anubias attached to rocks are perfect for an axo tank! Amazing creatures but have very specific needs (most other critters in an axo tank will end up in an axolotls mouth!) Oooh one more note, young axolotls can be cannibalistic so beware of that one! Oh and they need a big tank as they get over a foot long, 3ft long is perfect for 1 or 2 of these guys! Oh ignore that max size 25cm, i had a big female at around 17inches in length, what a beast! average size is about 12inches!
Algae Grower
if put in a tropical tank wil turn into salamanders also known as mexican walking fish
Algae Grower
also availible in black
Planted Tank Enthusiast
I love this critter! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LeX2Fsy6WxQ
Junior Member
I have 3 axolotyls and i would like to keep a few fish in with them but everything ive read on them suggests that they should be kept in a single species tank. Any fish or shrimp find the axolotls feathery gills too irresistable for a nibble. I suppose they do look like a nice bunch of bloodworm!
el Caspar
Algae Grower
There's a bridge not far from my folks place in Oxford Mills where these guys swarm. They're really slow and cool to see in huge numbers just bobbing along feeding at night. I'll try to get and post some pictures next time I'm there. Think they call them mud puppies there.
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I've been at this CG thing for a while now, and have had some hits and misses, but nothing that's really knocked it out of the park. I'm looking for a styling product--hopefully just one--and a conditioner. I was hoping some of you chemists might be able to make suggestions based on what has and hasn't worked.
Desert essences coconut works really well, though it's very rich for super-fine, thin hair like mine. But it smells so strongly I can't use it without major allergies. The DE fragrance-free agrees with my nose, but not my hair--makes it limp and greasy looking. I'm 0 for 2 there. I use mill creek keratin as a refresher on 2nd/3rd day hair but if used as a conditioner, grease-bomb again. It does agree with my hair pretty well, though, if used sparingly.
I've tried KMFUM, Hugo Naturals gel, Giovanni LA Naturals, and Alaffia beautiful curls. The Alaffia is the nicest finish, very shiny and healthy looking, but makes the waves limp. The LA naturals at least does hold, but always looks product-y. The first two make my hair look greasy and don't hold the wave at all.
So, I've bought a lot of stuff, but not really wound up with that much I can use.
Any suggestions to help me have a better chance with the next round of purchases?
If it helps, I think I'm probably high porosity, normal elasticity. The hair's extremely fine and seems to love protein, um, a lot. I can do IAGal's gelatin PT every weekend, without even conditioning afterward, and my hair loves it. I use SM hibiscus shampoo and BS/ACV in rotation, I'm not crazy about the SM but it's adequate I guess.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions!
Check out my sig below for product recs...but keep in mind, u haven't listed your hair's properties for proper recommendations from other posters. Also, with fine, thin hair (if ur hair actually is fine/thin), u may fare well checking out the "conditioner only" thread..
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3B, Fine, Med D, Norm P&E
LowP: Kinky Curly Come Clean (50% EVOO)
NoP: As I Am CC
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LI: KCKT/ CJBCLI/HETT/HENOYF (mixed w/ GSO)
I don't know what to suggest specifically. Fine hair does generally like protein though. Are you wanting to use natural products? Are you open to buying online?
Thanks for the replies!
Yes, I do try to stick with reasonably natural stuff, in part because I have a ton of allergies and it's at least easier to identify stuff I might be allergic to if it's botanical. :) I am def. open to buying online too.
I am using a ton of protein (IAGal's jello-head)--my hair seems to love it, and I can give it a hard hit once a week without even needing to condition after. Most of my hair is...really, really fine. Like, you can barely see it fine.
RE: the whole porosity thing, I'm basing that on the at-home indicators I've read on the boards here, especially the fact that it wets and dries incredibly quickly. I'm reasonably sure about the porosity, less sure about the elasticity.
I have really fine hair too. I get over conditioned easily, but my hair tangles like crazy, cuz it's so fine. I just started using curly sexy power mousse spray and I really love it. Though it's only been two days, lol! I can't remember the price of it.
I use deva lo-poo and suave natural coconut condish. My leave in is expensive tho. Id love to find something a little cheaper.
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Hey, AkGirl, I get overconditioned really easily too.
I have yet to find anything that really works well as a true leave-in, but I do use the Mill Creek Keratin as almost like a sealer. It has oils high on the list though so if you're a no-oils type it's not the greatest.
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Virginia Natural GasNatural gas is a versatile fuel, which adapts to a wide range of uses. Residential, commercial, and industrial energy users located throughout Virginia and the nation rely on natural gas to meet a portion of their energy needs.
Throughout the 1990s, Virginia's natural gas production grew rapidly, both in absolute terms and relative to the state's energy needs. In the southwestern Virginia counties where Virginia natural gas is produced , gas production and development activities are substantial contributors to the local economy.
The predominant chemical component of natural gas is methane, CH4 . Two major types of natural gas are produced in Virginia. Both are considered "fossil fuels," the remains of living creatures that inhabited the earth millions of years ago. "Conventional" natural gas is extracted from geologic formations that give rise to petroleum deposits and formations with similar characteristics. These formations are generally several thousand feet below the earth's surface. Petroleum is often produced in association with conventional natural gas. In Virginia, petroleum byproducts are extracted from conventional gas production wells but only in small quantities.
The other form of natural gas produced in Virginia, called "coalbed methane," occurs in association with coal deposits. Methane (CH4) is emitted by coal via an "outgassing" process. Methane can be a hazard in underground coal mines because it is easily ignited. "Coalbed methane" extraction produces marketable product by extracting gases from coal deposits that would otherwise be released into the mine or the atmosphere, if that coal were mined. To produce coalbed methane, a producing firm drills through the earth into an underground coal seam, in a manner similar to the drilling of a water well. When the coal seam is accessed, high-pressure gases are injected into the well down with the goal of fracturing the coal seam. Exposure of the fracture surfaces releases the methane gas, which is then withdrawn from the well.
Both conventional gas and coalbed methane withdrawn from wells receive additional processing prior usage in homes and businesses. From the well, the extracted gas is fed into a system of piping, known as "gathering lines," which connect the wells to facilities that process the raw gas into a marketable commodity. During processing, excess moisture and corrosive gas contaminants (such as hydrogen sulfide, H2S, and ammonia, NH3) are removed and the resulting product is checked for energy content. Natural gas sold in commercial markets has a minimum energy content of 1000 Btus per cubic foot. If the natural gas being processed is found to contain energy well in excess of that minimum, that gas may be diluted so as to attain the commercial energy-content standard. The processing facility also monitors incoming and outflowing gas to assure that product with energy contents below the commercial standard is not entered into the distribution system.
Virginia's natural gas production has increased dramatically in recent years, from less than 20 million cubic feet in 1970 to more than 85 million cubic feet in 2004. Most of this increase has occurred due to expansion of coalbed methane production in Buchanan and Dickenson counties, as conventional gas production has increased only modestly during the decade. Large portions of that coalbed methane was produced in association with operating coal mines, as extraction in advance of mining helps to maintain safe conditions in the mines by withdrawing the potentially explosive methane gases.
The majority of Virginia's natural gas is supplied from a network of interstate pipelines that connect the nation's major gas producing areas, including Louisiana, Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico, to northeastern population centers such as New York, Boston, and Washington DC. Because Virginia is located along these pipeline routes, large quantities of gas move through the state .
After processing, Virginia gas production is fed into the interstate pipeline network; some Virginia-produced gas is marketed through pipelines located in adjacent states, although the majority goes to in-state pipelines. Gas distribution utilities and industrial customers withdraw gas from that interstate pipeline network; the distribution utilities supply natural gas to homes and small businesses within their service areas .
The late 1990s have seen a rapid expansion of demand for natural gas throughout the nation, and within Virginia. As a result, several new pipelines have been proposed for construction in Virginia. Proposed pipeline routes include an extension of a pipeline currently terminating in Radford to Roanoke and Franklin County; the Greenbrier pipeline project that would extend from North Caroline to West Virginia, passing through Virginia along a path extending from Henry to Giles and Bland Counties; and the Patriot Extension pipeline that would extend from Henry to Wythe County.
Because space heating is a major use for natural gas, the bulk of gas consumption occurs during the winter months. Therefore, prices tend to be higher during the winter heating season than during other times of year. Purchasing gas during summer months for use in winter is a logical business strategy for firms that have access to large empty spaces that can be used for gas storage. Unfortunately, facilities and structures suitable for gas storage are not common. In Saltville, Smyth County, large underground caverns in the geologic salt deposits are being developed into Virginia's only major gas-storage facility.
Because of its characteristics, natural gas is a versatile fuel. Unlike coal and petroleum, natural gas can be moved easily and at low cost to purchaser locations through pipelines. Combustion devices are generally tied directly to the pipeline transportation system, eliminating need for on-site storage at the point of consumption. Burner devices are simple and inexpensive to construct and operate. The consumer is not required to physically handle the fuel. Burning the fuel itself results in only minimal production of potential air contaminants, so pollution control equipment is generally not required. In addition, natural gas produces less carbon dioxide (CO2) per unit of energy released than either of the other two principal "fossil fuels," coal and petroleum.
Because it is a versatile fuel, natural gas meets a wide range of energy uses. In Virginia, the industrial, commercial, and residential sectors are all major gas consumers , with each accounting for 20 percent or more of total gas usage. The primary residential and commercial uses are space heating, water heating, and cooking. Industrial uses include process heating and chemical feedstock.
Electric utilities also consume natural gas as a fuel for electric generation. Gas consumption by electric utilities is rising rapidly, having more than tripled during the 1990s. Use of gas for electrical generation is expected to continue rising, as new gas generation facilities are proposed for construction in several Virginia locations.
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A Little Girl 'Signs' To Her Parents During Christmas Concert
OMG. This video has been floating around online today and it's so stinkin' adorable!
It's video from a school Christmas concert. It features a little girl who is the child of deaf adults.
She's singing along with all the other kids, but is also translating the songs into American Sign Language for her parents.
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LaGrange County Sheriff Terry Martin has released the activity report for April 2014.
The Shipshewana Town Council is reviewing options for improvements to North Street as work on the Morton Street extension continues.
A Terre Haute man has been arrested and accused of organizing game hunts without the consent of property owners.
A Sunday crash near Middlebury resulted in a trip to the hospital for a LaGrange woman.
May closing...
Maple Wood Nature Center and Interpretive Services are closed for Memorial Day, May 24-26
The Prairie Heights FFA chapter held its annual banquet and awards ceremony Monday evening.
By percentage of votes, it was one of the closer races of Tuesday's primary election.
With the end of his second term in sight, LaGrange County Sheriff Terry Martin is looking forward to a new role in county government.
LaGrange County voters had a reason to get out and make their votes count Tuesday and did so, with over 25 percent of registered voters turning out for the May 6 Primary.
Five LaGrange County incumbents faced challengers in Tuesday's May Primary election, and only one came out on top.
After 30 years in downtown LaGrange, the Radio Shack will be closing its doors the first of June.
Prairie Heights Elementary School has announced that it plans to participate in the Summer Food Service Program again this year.
Kimberly E. Stutzman of Shipshewana has received a $2,500 National Merit Scholarship. She is a student at Westview Jr.-Sr. High School.
Local seniors are invited to a Senior Hawaiian Lunch at Life Care Center of LaGrange on Friday, May 16, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
A deputy from the LaGrange County Sheriff's Department made a traffic stop on May 5 at SR 9 and CR 550S.
Prairie Heights Middle School has released its third quarter honor roll for the 2013-2014 school year. A * denotes all A's.
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Letter carriers from across Indiana will help to "Stamp Out Hunger" on Saturday, May 10, as a part of their 22nd annual food drive benefiting the state's food banks.
The LaGrange County Sheriff's Department was contacted by Angie Hamilton at approximately 4:30 p.m. on May 1 regarding an attempted burglary.
Aaron J. Miller, 17, of CR 850W was killed in a one-vehicle accident Sunday.


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Both of the South team's top two quarterbacks are adjusting to life under center instead of taking reps almost exclusively from the shotgun.
They each got the ball out of their hands fairly quickly, with Carr looking more sure of himself and putting in extra time after practice.
But while the quarterbacks passed the first cursory test working with a new system, new teammates and new coaches, their real test will be during live action that practices can't simulate. And there was much more to the South practice than the big names generated by the quarterback position.
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Those with an iOS device will first have to download and install the United app from iTunes. The airline also suggests that you recharge your battery before you board a flight. There is no fun in getting into a great movie or television series and finding out that your batteries have let you down.
The app will offer certain controls necessary for viewing video such as start, stop, pause and rewind, and the content is sponsored by the MileagePlus Explorer Card. Certain content will play over the United Portal without requiring the app.
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text: Bri Dawes sends a grounder to the left side of the Dublin Jerome defense. The Celtics had a no-hitter going into the 6th inning before the Cavs got on the board. Jerome wins 4-1 in the Division 1 Sectional Semi-Finals Tuesday at Mt. Logan. The Cavs finished the season 19-6. Maddi Glendening aims for the infield after tracking a ball down at the fence. Hayley Woodbridge snags a grounder. Rylee Boullion delivers a pitch. Haylee Large grabs a fly ball. Maddi Glendening looks to the infield after fielding a Jerome single. Chi Smitley gets caught trying to reach base. Hannah Ray gets tagged on a close play. The Cavaliers who had a memorable season. Chi Smitley fields a throw at first base. Photo 1 of 1 Continue Gallery


text: Eyeglass Frames – Choose Frames that are Built for Your Lifestyle and Reflect Your Personality January 18, 20130 Back to HomeTweet Express Yourself Your choice of eyeglass frames says a lot about you as a person. The different styles of frames available today make it possible to find a specific frame that speaks to your unique sense of style and fits your lifestyle. The frames you choose play a role in how you make a first impression to new people and they are an important part of how people perceive you. It is important to take the time to find the perfect frames that convey the look you want and create the best impression as well. Whether you are going to a job interview or going out for a night on the town, your eyewear must provide superior vision, protect your eyes and look good. Both the eyeglass frames and lenses must be made of quality materials in order to provide these important benefits. Choose a Frame for Your Lifestyle When choosing a frame it pays to look at your lifestyle. If you are the kind of person that is constantly on the go or playing sports, it makes sense to choose a sturdier frame made from more durable materials. If you are a business person, a frame made from lightweight materials will likely suffice. There are a wide variety of frame styles available. There are designer frames that instantly add elegance and style to any look. There are feather light frames that are made of lightweight, yet durable, materials. If your glasses constantly are placed under a lot of stress there are eyeglass frames that are nearly indestructible to suit your needs. There are unique designs available to suit every taste and there are also conservative frame designs perfectly suited for a work environment. It is important to go to a local eyewear store with a large selection of brand name designer and discount eyewear to try on as many styles as you need to find the perfect pair for you. There are also frames that are specialized for children. These frames are available in cool designs and are made from durable materials to withstand the stresses of childhood. These frames are designed in a manner that appeals to children and allows parents to rest assured that the frames will last. Choosing the Best Eyewear Retailer An eyewear retailer with a large selection of frames is important to finding the best pair of eyeglass frames. Trying on a bunch of styles will allow you to see how each pair has the power to change your look and how each pair of frames fits differently. You will be able to see which styles fit your unique facial shape and highlight your facial features. Choosing an eyewear retailer with a history of strong customer service and a solid reputation is the best way to ensure that your frames are fitted properly and competitively priced. It also means that if you have any problems with the frames, they will be corrected quickly and easily. Some of the more established eyewear retailers are also very active in contributing to local charities allowing you to feel even better about your eyewear purchase. Eyeglass frames are one of the best ways to make a unique impression. Trust your eyeglass frame purchase to a reputable dealer with locations all across Canada. Back to Home


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China services' slow uptick highlights mildness of recovery
By Jonathan Standing
BEIJING (Reuters) - Growth in China's increasingly important services sector rose for the fourth straight month in January, though the slim increase added to evidence that the recovery in the world's second-largest economy remains a modest one.
China's official purchasing managers' index (PMI) for the non-manufacturing sector rose to 56.2 in January from 56.1 in December, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on Sunday.
The figure follows the bureau's PMI for the manufacturing sector on Friday, which eased to 50.4 in January, missing market expectations. A reading above 50 indicates growth is accelerating, while one below 50 indicates it is slowing.
"This marginal rise of non-manufacturing PMI again casts doubt on the strength and sustainability of the recovery," said Zhang Zhiwei, chief China economist at Nomura in Hong Kong.
He noted that new orders declined, pointing to weaker demand, while a rise in input service prices suggested inflationary pressure.
"We believe the government cannot further loosen policies given inflationary pressure, as growth may weaken beyond Q1 as policy easing runs out of steam," Zhang said.
The NBS said in a statement that the retail, air cargo and shipping sectors all reported levels of activity above 60 in January, though the construction sector, one of the big drivers of growth in December, ticked down slightly to 61.6 from 61.9.
The new orders index fell to 53.7 from the previous month's 54.3, showing a slowdown in demand even though the overall figure remained well above the 50 mark separating growth from contraction. Continued...


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Cinven, the buyout giant that owns restaurant chains Pizza Express, ASK, Zizzi and Byron, today bought internet domain business Host Europe from rival Montagu Private Equity for £438 million.
Montagu has almost doubled its money after buying the company from Oakley Capital Private Equity three years ago in a deal worth £222 million. Uxbridge-based Host sells domains and hosting services to small and medium-sized business in the UK, Germany and Spain, and has about 1.5 million customers and 600 employees.
Cinven said it bought Host because it has "an attractive financial profile", and the European hosting market remains highly fragmented with, it believes, significant consolidation opportunities.
Cinven partner David Barker added: "Host Europe operates an attractive business model enjoying double-digit growth rates and very high levels of earnings visibility.."
Cinven is backing Host's existing management team, which it said had "a proven track record of creating value."
It hired Morgan Stanley and Oakley Capital Corporate Finance for financial advice on the deal.
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Urbanista are a Stockholm-based design concept shop which produce products geared towards the needs and fashions of urban living. They're latest project is a series of headphones and earphones designed for urban life and adorably named after large urban environments, i.e. famous cities around the world. We've got our hands on a pair of their Copenhagen headphones which we have tested for you gadget lovers. So let's get into it, are they any good? We're grading the headphones on three sections, style, function and sound quality.
Style: 4.5/5
Constructed from steel they have the edge over plastic in both strength and style. Simple, understated steel is often a great look for gadgets especially ones like headphones which you will wear, and simplicity is certainly the approach Urbanista have taken with these headphones. That's not a bad thing either. If you want to show people you're wacky you can get a pair of Skull Candy headphones. The Copenhagens are modern and stylish for people who don't want to draw attention to their headphones but don't want to by wearing something clumpy, awkward and ugly. We're rocking the white version but there are six different colours available. As far as headphones go they are very smart (at least from a distance) the trapezoid shaped leather speakers are futuristic and edgy, much nicer looking than big round speakers. Unfortunately up close they look a tad cheap because of the flimsy plastic hinges and the horrible foam squares which are bound to discolour over a short space of time. Ultimately they are very nice, just not as nice as they think they are.
Function: 3/5
The headphones fold up easily much like a pair of sunglasses and they come with a lovely box for transportation. Function is where these guys come into their own as an urban tool. They are lightweight and when they are folded they are small enough to be chucked into a bag without taking up too much room. You would need a big pocket to carry them in your jacket, but it wouldn't be impossible especially if you dig your big winter coat out.
They also come with a built-in mic for your smartphone which is a convenient little feature and the shoe lace style wire is feels much stronger than the traditionally shaped wire plus it tangles a lot less. Going back to style, it looks cool too. One big tick in the box is that apart from the plastic hinges, the rest of the design feels fairly sturdy and they seem like they will prove to be very reliable in the long-term.
Sound Quality: 3/5
I have to be honest, I think the sound quality is quite poor. They have managed to get a nice level of bass in there which is the hardest thing to do with headphones so well done to Urbanista for not neglecting the lower frequencies like a Hell of a lot of headphones do. But one of the most basic and most irritating flaws of these headphones is their oddly shaped speakers. Sure they look very cool, but they are far from snug and there is a lot of leakage.
The lack of volume control is also annoying. They seem designed to simply blast music into you at high volumes with no real thought in the actual quality of the sound. Don't get me wrong, they don't crackle or fizzle or buzz, but they don't bring out the best in music either.
Gaj-it Verdict: 3/5
They are stylish, portable and urban. They'll be a great addition to a teen's wardrobe but not so much for an avid music fan or audiophile.


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Icahn plans dinner meeting with Apple's Cook on buyback size
By Edwin Chan
SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Carl Icahn has spoken again with Apple Inc's Tim Cook and plans a longer discussion with the chief executive over dinner next month about the size of the iPhone maker's buyback program, the activist investor tweeted on Thursday.
The hedge fund billionaire, known for launching aggressive assaults on American boardrooms, caused a sensation last week when he revealed on Twitter he had taken a large position in Apple and was pushing for the company to expand its program of share buybacks -- already one of the market's largest.
That revelation, including comments about how he thought the stock was undervalued, pushed shares of the $400 billion corporation up 5 percent on Aug 13.
But on Thursday, Apple's stock held steady at about $501.11 in late trade on the Nasdaq, resuming trade after a glitch halted trading in Nasdaq-listed securities for more than two hours.
Icahn's tweet on Thursday, which came during the trading suspension, did not reveal much else apart from the fact that he and Cook had made plans for an in-person meeting next month.
"Spoke to Tim. Planning dinner in September. Tim believes in buyback and is doing one. What will be discussed is magnitude," the billionaire said on Twitter on Thursday, without elaborating.
Apple did not respond to requests for comment. In April, the company bowed to Wall Street pressure and said it would return $100 billion to shareholders by the end of 2015 - double the amount set aside previously. It got there in part by raising its dividend 15 percent and boosting its share buyback program six-fold to $60 billion, one of the largest of its kind
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Watch the Hotel Belleclaire Get a New Chandelier
By Terry Trucco
Actually, the Belleclaire is getting an entire new lobby (and not a moment too soon).
But a chandelier this big commands more attention than a throw pillow. And we happened to stop by as it was being positioned into place.
The new lobby is reason to cheer. It harkens back to a time when the Belleclaire was a Big Deal – a very long time ago.
As indicated by the exuberant Art Nouveau-meets-Vienna Secession exterior, the hotel opened in 1903, a showpiece by architect Emory Roth, the Rem Koolhaas of his day. Other Emory hotels, known for their flamboyant topknots and multiple terraces, included the Warwick and the Beverly (now The Benjamin ) as well as landmark apartment towers like the San Remo and the Beresford.
The Belleclaire was the W of its time, edgy and hip. Well, hip for 1903. The Russian writer Maxim Gorky was asked to leave when it was discovered the woman accompanying him was not his wife. But Mark Twain stayed as long as he wanted.
What didn't last were the glory days. Over the years the hotel housed youth groups,
displaced persons and much worse. A rehab in 2003 positioned it as a modestly priced family-friendly hotel with Scandinavian-inflected rooms. Things perked up in 2008 when rooms were redone — drastically — and prices rose, but not too much. Since then, the trajectory has shot upward, with Frette sheets, a sleek new gym and, most recently, a smart new logo.
And one of these days, a new lobby. "Who knows?" said the doorman when we asked about the lobby's estimated completion date. "They still have to do that part," he said, pointing to a construction area opposite the new check-in desk.
We won't hold our breath. But the chandelier is a good start.
Hotel Belleclaire, 250 West 77th Street between Broadway and West End Avenue. 212 362-7700. A 30 percent savings package is available this fall.
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Always good to see hotels who's best days have gone by giving it another go. Of course, it's just a chandelier so like you said, we'll see:)
Comment by D.J. - The World of Deej — September 25, 2012 @ 11:33 pm
Thanks for the slice of New York life, architecture and history, updated.
Comment by Jeffrey — September 26, 2012 @ 5:14 pm
The place has great bones, so fingers crossed. Thanks, D.J.
Thanks, Jeffery.
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Horses Taken from Rescue Farm
DUNNELLON - Eight horses have been taken from a rescue farm in Dunnellon.
Marion County officials said the horses were underweight, dehydrated and in need of dental work.
Tabatha Quijano is the President of Guardian Angels Horse Rescue.
She said she feeds the horses twice a day.
Quijano admits some of the horses are skinny, but she said there is a reason why.
"He had nothing but really bad ribs showing, but he doesn't have that anymore," Quijano said.
She said she can't believe the allegations that she is starving the horses.
"They took the two that have gone through traumatizing experiences and have been adopted return adopted return and then they say but you have had them for months, but I haven't," said Quijano.
She said she rescued one of the horses on Sept. 11.
She showed TV20 pictures of the horse the day it was put in her care. In the picture, horse has welts on its body.
Another horse was not eating due to depression from being separated from its family, said Quijana.
"Most of the cases that have to do with this have to do with private owners not horse rescues," said Marion County spokeswoman Elaine McClain.
McClain said the reason they seized the horses is because they are as much as 400 pounds underweight and their spines and hip bones are visible.
Some of the horses even have rain rots on them, said McClain, which happens when the horses aren't brushed or dried after it rains.
McClain said the county staff veterinarian determined a Paso Fino had to be euthanized because of its poor condition.
But Quijano says pictures prove that the horses got to the farm in worse condition.
"How many rolls of hay did you see outside? Nine still here not to much their obvious remains of several multiple rolls, so I don't think they are starving," Quijano said.
Jeremy Evans sells hay to Quijano.
"I don't think she is starving those horses," Evans said. "She has bought about 20 rolls of hay in the past two and a half weeks."
McClain said Quijano has not provided them with documents showing when the horses were rescued.
Quijano told me she doesn't want to release the paperwork because she is worried about her client's privacy.
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It would me too. Not for long though. Great Pyrenese huh? I had one for about six months awaiting an adoption home. Very nice dogs and they like to play.It makes me nervous.You see---that doesn't matter anymore. Things like this happen everywhere. What's a video camera going to do? My advice? I'd stay awake 24/7 until the issues go away, or on to someone else's 'affluential neighborhood'. Trip wires with pop-up flares in the back yard? Chain everything you have to a 12" concrete block. Dogs-they can be bought with a porterhouse steak most of the time.It's not very often we see this were I live, low crime, and pretty affluent neighborhood.
By the way--welcome to the forums from a not so affluent, outback living country boy. My advice---take up residence under your canoe upside down in your back yard one evening with the 12 gauge. Guerrilla warfare? If that's what works.


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Wed offer observations on the human condition from a 23 year old mind trapped in an 83 year old body.
Why can't I just kick the computer to get it working?
Some never learn the worth of silence.
People engaged in physical work laugh during lunch break.
Some lay napkin down gently.
Hulk of man cooks large pizza.
A sport team makes our day.
Some chew slowly, some fast.
No one ever went broke underestimating the intelligence of youth.
To doubt is to believe.
In the end it is an end.
Children of wealthy believe their shit smells different.
I miss warm bagels.
Winter arrives as leaves leave.
They say, "judge not," why not?
We are at the mercy of health insurance companies.
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Fig 1. Zeven Provincien class close up
The ships of this class were meant to replace the old Java-class cruisers in the defence of the Dutch Indies. Orginally they had a main battery of 8 x 5.9 inch guns, but such an armament wasn't powerful enough in comparison with the modern cruisers built by the other navies. They were redisigned instead, being equipped with 10 guns and a modern AA-battery of 40 mm Bofors guns. The Germans found these ships at the dockyards after May 1940, but the construction was only in an early stage. Although the Germans planned to complete them as the trainingcruisers KH 1 and KH 2, the dockyards' capacity was put to other use, so the construction only advanced very slowly. In 1944, the Germans decided to block several ports with blockships, and the Zeven Provinciën was launched ( with the German atlantic bow ) to block the Nieuwe Waterweg. Fortunately, she was never used this way, both ships could be completed both war. The design however was modified several times, now implementing the lessons learned in the war. This meant that the ships didn't look like the original design at all, that displacement and dimensions were increased and appeared to be better ships. Originally, they were in fact a enlargement of the smaller cruiser De Ruyter, which was sunk in the Battle of the Javasea. Commissioned by the Dutch since 1953, the ships were bought by the Peruvian navy in the seventies, and are now approaching the end of their careers.
Preliminary design of 1947
Fig 2. Sketch drawing of original design
Post-1972 look of the cruisers
Fig 3. Sketch drawing of modernized design
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12,040 tonnes
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There are two ships in the class: HNLMS De Zeven Provinciën (renamed De Ruyter in 1947) and Kijkduin (renamed Eendracht c. 1940, De Ruyter in 1944 and De Zeven Provinciën in 1947). Both ships have enjoyed long service lives, first in the Koninklijke Marine (until early 1970s) and then in the Marina de Guerra del Perú.
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In Dutch service both ships participated in several NATO exercises, and were frequently used as flagships for different naval task forces. Between 1962 and 1964, the De Zeven Provinciën underwent a refit by RDM which included the removal of the two aft turrets and the installation of a RIM-2 Terrier SAM system. Lack of funds precluded the same modifications from being carried out in the De Ruyter, which was decommissioned in 1973. Her sister ship followed suit in 1976; the cruisers were replaced in Dutch service by the two Tromp-class frigates.
Fig 4: HrMs Zeven Provincien (modernized) at sea
Fig 5. Almirante Grau at sea
Veterans story of serving aboard the HrMS Zeven Provincien (translated)
Spring 1969 I got transfered to the HrMs Zeven Provincien after 2.5 years of service on the HrMs Limburg. I got sent there with mixed feelings as larger ships and bases did not really agree with it. Luckily I got a nice job straight away, 'paay-gevechtscentrale'. (Dutch) cruisers seperate the battleops (?) from the command and control and therefore we mostly did anti-aircraft and aircraft escorting. Radar equipment such as the VI (Vertical Indicator) were completely new to me as were the equipment with which we could aim the Terrier missiles. This job gave me the oppurtinity to get acquinted with both said systems. Central in our battleops we had a huge podium with a air'plot' and some smaller ones at the sides of the battleops room. The monitors for our artillery were placed in a different corner. The Zeven Provinces was classified as a light cruiser as was her sister ship the HrMs De Ruyter, the HrMs Zeven Provines got her aft section completely rebuilt however to make room for the Terrier weapon system.
The Terrier is an american anti-air missile which was used by the American Navy from the 50s till shortly after 1970 when they were replaced by the Standard Missile. The Terrier was a two step missile for medium range. The Royal Netherlands Navy received a Terrier system towards the end of the 50s for the Zeven Provincien. The movie "Kies Zee" of the RNN shows how shortly after installing the missile system they performed some practice firing. These excercises were all performed in american waters. I myself never experienced an actual missile firing, they probably were a bit thrifty about it.... - We did practice extensively with readying and aiming, normally a learjet was rented by the navy for these excercises.
We made several trips with the ship to e.g. Casablanca - Lissabon - Gibraltar - Portmouth (Plymuiden) - Invergorden - Cadiz and Bordeaux. The fleet commandant announced shortly after leaving Bordeaux that he was displeased by the large amoung of crew members put on penalty parade.... -;)
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RATIONALE: A vaccine made from a person's myelodysplasia cells may make the body build an immune response to kill cancer cells. Combining vaccine therapy with sargramostim may kill more cancer cells.
PURPOSE: Phase I trial to study the effectiveness of vaccine therapy plus sargramostim in treating patients who have myelodysplastic syndrome.
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PATIENT CHARACTERISTICS: Age: Over 17 Performance status: ECOG 0 or 1 Life expectancy: Greater than 5 months Hematopoietic: WBC at least 1,500/mm3 Platelet count at least 50,000/mm3 Hepatic: Not specified Renal: Not specified Cardiovascular: No New York Heart Association class III or IV heart disease Other: Not pregnant or nursing Fertile patients must use effective contraception No other medical condition that might prevent completion of study or prevent immunological response to study regimen No other concurrent serious medical illness No active bleeding
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refractory anemia
refractory anemia with ringed sideroblasts
refractory anemia with excess blasts
chronic myelomonocytic leukemia
de novo myelodysplastic syndromes
previously treated myelodysplastic syndromes
secondary myelodysplastic syndromes
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Hematologic Diseases
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Immunologic Factors
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Carla Boucher has today filed this quick report from Washington DC. It will be a couple of days yet before a summary of the whole visit will be available.
Notes from Day 1, Washington D.C. For Four Wheelers
Today was spent developing strategy with other national recreation representatives from the American Motorcyclist Association, NOHVCC (National Off Highway Vehicle Conservation Council), ARRA (Americans for Responsible Recreational Access), MIC (Motorcycle Industry Council), SVIA (Specialty Vehicle Institute of America), American Council of Snowmobile Associations, SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association), TreadLightly!, and the Recreational Off Highway Vehicle Association.
MIC and NOHVCC has been working to the benefit of all the motorized recreation community in connection with the Western Governors Association to fund a 50-state economic impact study for motorized recreation use. The groundbreaking nature of this study is the consistency in data information gathering from state to state. Once the data is gathered it will be reported out of the Western Governors Association in reports presented by the subcommittee on which MIC and NOHVCC sit along with, among others, the Outdoor Industry Association. Details about the work by the Western Governors Association will occur in the coming months.
Much of the day was spent preparing for meetings tomorrow. The first meeting tomorrow is with Mr. Tony Tooke (Director of Ecosystem Management Coordination) and Mr. Jim Bedwell (Director of Recreation and Heritage Resources), US Forest Service. We will have an opportunity to discuss current issues facing OHV recreation based on the new final Planning Rule. Based on my review of the final rule some troubling aspects remain. Several questions remain about how planning will actually occur in the practical sense. Which forest will be first to plan under the new process? Will they utilize assessments dating back in time prior to the development of the new planning process? How will the public actually participate in the planning process and how will our participation be hampered by the use of assessments we knew nothing about at the time they were developed, possibly by non-government bodies such as the Defenders of Wildlife, Center for Biological Diversity, Sierra Club, and other non-access organizations? Mr. Bedwell has always been very gracious in directly answering our questions and I anticipate that tomorrows meeting with him will be very insightful.
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