text:
MMA Forum - UFC Forums - UFC Results - MMA Videos (http://www.mmaforum.com/forumindex.php)
- Training Logs (http://www.mmaforum.com/training-logs/)
- - Squirrelfighter's Training Journal (http://www.mmaforum.com/training-logs/72585-squirrelfighters-training-journal.html)
Squirrelfighter's Training Journal
Alright, a training log, nice, excited. Pumped even.
Ah, the rhetoric...anyway, to the point.
Hey, I actually forgot this was here. I had started the log, but was unable to write anything down when I started it, and just now saw it in my "Subscribed Threads" area. Ah, my dumbness amazes me sometimes!
Well, lets jump right into this one! I'm not going to rehash what I've been doing for months, mostly because it all kind of mashes together at this point!
Lets start with my goals:
1. Achieve LHW without having to cut weight, this way I can fight at LHW or MW depending on the situation. I hope to walk at 202-205, maybe 206 with a burger in me!
2. Be prepared for an amateur tournament taking place May 28th 2011. Its over the course of 2 days, with each fighter competing in 5 fights total, assuming the fighter wins each fight. Each fight is 2 10 minute rounds. I suspect it will be hellatiously difficult and painful, but 1st price is $1,200, second is $400. So its worth it in my book.
3. My theory is to average out how much time I spend in every area competing. Multiply the number of minutes by 10 and thats how many minutes to train in that area per day. I hope to achieve that level of endurance in the interviening months.
4. Better myself mentally and physically with the innevitable goal of competing in professional competition with a, significantly, winning record.
Okay, as for the workouts. Lets start with two days ago, since thats as far as I remember in detail:
1. Cardio, ran 3 miles, though it was more of an on off run since I have a problem with thinking about my breathing while I run, and when I think about it, I change my breathing rhythm and it gets all ****ed up!
2. Freestyle heavybag work (approx 1 hour) mixing kicks, punches, clinch knees/elbows as well as short range knees and elbows.
3. Worked slams and hip tosses on the heavy bag before doing some GnP, including position changes from full guard, to half, side mount, and full, then back down over and over, uber fun, a constant reminder as to why I dislike GnP.(approx 1 hour)
Yesterday, I did very little in terms of technique work.
I did some weight lifting. Hypertrophic and Power lifting yesterday:
Bench Presses
Lateral Rows
Shoulder Presses
I also did BW training in the areas of:
Box Jumps
I wanted to do more but got all pansy bitch tired and decided that was enough.
Post #02
Dietericiously speaking:
Didn't eat too terribly. The worst thing was, if my pitiful memory serves, 12 boneless wings at BW3s and a couple mozzarrela sticks. Hmmm, how the f*** do you spell mozzarrela? I have been slamming down water in rediculous amounts and trying to eat as little salt as possible.
Workout wise it's this stuff:
Striking work on the pads some technique development (approx 2 hours)
More striking work on the pads and technique development (approx 1 hour)
Clinch work (dirty boxing and thai clinch) (approx 30 minutes)
Takedown/Sweep transition from the clinch (approx 30 minutes)
Power lifting. (approx 20-30 minutes)
Post #3
Dietary wise: I'm eating less. Not eating nearly as healthily as I want to, but am eating less, which is a step in the proper direction. Since I live at home still--a terrible predicament in and of itself--I have to eat the food cooked at home(mostly because I'm too lazy to cook for myself some of the time)and that food in rather unhealthy. Been drinking unnaturally massive amounts of water...I suspect I am growing gills as a side-effect.
Workout wise: I have been doing little in the ares of liftings. I'm more concerned with perfecting technique(I've decided to change my stance from a lower centered Karate style to a more versatile taller style, since I'm not afraid of being on the ground or taken down, and hate getting leg kicked with much of my weight on my lead leg).
I have also been working on developing much better cardio. At one point(about a year ago)I had really great cardio--comparatively to today--but I got complacent, and ruined it. Now I'm working damage control to try and get things back. I recently got my hands on a treadmill and hope to get it installed in my home gym very shortly!
Goal Change: My original goal was to compete in a pure Amateur tournament next May. That has changed, though its still a possibility its now on the back burner. After a discussion with a friend of mine, he and I will both be going to and competing in the Arnold Martial Arts Festival in Columbus, March 3rd-6th. Its a sanctioned Amateur competition, much better than the BS I was going to compete in. I will be competing the kickboxing round-robin tournament. Which means I should probably start training actual kickboxing not for MMA...no clinch makes me sad...
Post #4
God damn it! Son of a bitch! My balls! Ow!
That about covers it. I have been training for the amateur Kickboxing tournament happening at the Arnold Festival in Columbus for only two days now, and I have already injured myself...is that a record?
I was training on the heavybag last night, mixing punches and kicks, working on footwork/head movement/timing and changing levels. I also got a little playful and decided to throw in some spinning back kicks to change range with style! When that wasn't enough I started throwing a spinning back kick to get the bag swining wildly, followed by a side thrust kick to counter the momentum. This was working nicely in conjunction with a solid jab-cross-bob combination, until I landed the side thrust at head level instead of trunk(got overexcited) and my leg slid up and back. I cannot in words articulate how much it hurt my junk when my groin pulled!
I ended the session early, fearing further injury, and headed upstairs for ice and TV to help with recovery(few know the amazing regenerative abilities of MTV!). After a few hours of sitting, I was all anxious so I started shadowboxing in the living room. This was going fine until I threw a lazy roundhouse and landed in a low stance, which overextended the recovering bits. I think one of my testicles exploded...so I iced some more, wimpered like a pansy, and eventually went to bed unhappy with myself.
I woke up today and found I now have a constant dull ache. This seems like progress and implies it wasn't as bad as I feared, so I'm excited to continue training. Also assuming my buddy is alive after work, he's agreed to help me move my new treadmill into my home gym, so I can finally get the level of cardio I want, whenever I want! Though nothing is quite as useful as running on the actual Earth, I enjoy a treadmill more. I think it's the ability to shrug, get off and go do something else at a moment's notice, not half an hour's notice.
Also: on a separate note, I am having difficulty not throwing elbows and going for the clinch when I get close to the bag. Its so ingrained I will grab the bag, throw 3-5 knees then stop and realize what I'm doing and then cuss at myself for several minutes. Also I'll come in with a solid lead hook, then roll over and slam a rear elbow. I have done this combo in training for MMA about ten thousand times, and not being allowed to do it at all in training for this tournament is f*cking annoying beyond words!
3 Attachment(s)
Seems like this log is off to a great start, if you update this daily then you can be sure I will be reading this daily... Goodluck man and keep updating !
Post #5
Holy ****in' Jesus Christ on a cracker! Why am I laughing this hurts like hell!
That aptly describes me kicking an elbow with my instep. Last night I was training with my sparring partner.
Training. We did the usual padwork warm ups, focusing mostly on hands since that's an area where I'm rather lacking(I loves me the kicks!). I also need to buy new focus mitts. The poor quality $40 Everlasts from Dicks Sporting Goods are not designed for rigorous use.
Next came sparring, this was nice, I still have minor issues with guaging distance, mostly with my hands, also my new guard needs more work to become what I want it to be. I got cracked twice in the nugget with hands, and once with a roundhouse. So it definitely needs work. Things were going nicely, we'd been sparring for around 15-20 minutes non-stop, I was sweating like a terrorist in Gitmo, but my cardio wasn't bad and I was keeping my wind. My partner threw a lazy jab and I countered with a rear left roundhouse to the body. He snapped his elbow down and cracked into my instep. The sound was reminiscent of when you knock on a solid wooden door....only it really ****in hurt! I dropped onto one leg/one knee wincing, hissing and laughing like an imbecile!
I hobbled around for a couple minutes, threw a couple lazy low kicks to see how it felt. Watched in horror as the skin turned dark purple--well not horror, it was kinda cool looking--and talked with my partner about the next aspect of training for the night.
We moved on to takedowns and sprawls. I can't use this in my tournament, but he can, he'll be competing in the Sanshou(Chinese Kickboxing) area of the Festival, where you are allowed to takedown the opponent, you just can't actually ground fight. This wasn't bad, I at least got to continue some MMA based training, while he got to work on something applicable for March.
I have been watching videos on das Youtube of several of the fights from last year, as well as the year before. Some of the guys fighting were laughable; Arm punching, gassing in the first half of the first 2 minute round, wobbling like a weeble with each kick...but then there were others, guys with scary technique, guys who could in one fluid motion change from a lead leg roundhouse into a lead leg heel hook or axe kick. Guys who were hopping up and down in their corner between rounds because they wanted to get back in the fight. These are the guys I have to train for. I'm not training to contend with the abilities of a half-assed local boy, these skilled fighters come from all around the region to fight in this amateur tournament. Its them I have to contend with, and keep my focus on being good enough to beat. Its fun, scary, and exciting as shit all at once!
Diet: I have been eating a remarkably small amount of food compared to where I used to, and I've already seen results. My fight shorts, which could no longer fit in any comfortable way--looking remarkably like compression shorts--now fit more comfortably, though not nearly perfectly yet. I also hopped on a scale for the first time in several months and found I'd lost 7lbs, which is awesome as shit! As for actual eating, I have only been eating 1-2 meals a day. This in and of itself is not bad. Its when only 1 meal is eaten without sufficient nutrients that the body enters survival mode and converts all calories to fat. I have been eating meals of approx 900-1000 calories. With as much nutritional value as I can find. I also hope to buy a multi-vitamin to cover as many bases as posible--I heard Flintstones are nice!
Hey mate,
If anything you should invest in a decent blender.
You say you live at home right and most of the meals you have you have to cook yourself.
Well, if you do up protein shakes you can get a meal in 48-ounces of drink that equals what you average now in a traditional meal.
As for food. That's a good ideas, but I think I'm just too much of a former fat kid and enjoy the subtle tastes of properly cooked food! I can rip apart a strawberry smoothie when the mood strikes me though!
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:30 AM.
Powered by vBulletin Version 3.8.7 , Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Route 125 Drive-In
107 Plaistow Road,
107 Plaistow Road,Plaistow, NH 03865
No one has favorited this theater yet
Bob Barsamian was the owner of this drive-in back in 1963. Capacity was 700 cars.
Contributed by Ken McIntyre
Recent comments (view all 2 comments)
kencmcintyre on November 28, 2008 at 11:55 am
Some photos here:
Some photos here:
jwmovies on November 17, 2012 at 11:29 am
Approx. address for this drive-in was 107 Plaistow Road. The southern section of Rose Ave was the entrance. Screen is still up and all ramps are there.
Want to be emailed when a new comment is posted about this theater?
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater
Just login to your account and subscribe to this theater

subset: commoncrawl


text:
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Even when he's slumping, Michael Young never changes his approach at the plate. That's a trait that has made him one of the most consistent hitters in the AL.
Now the Texas Rangers are starting to see better results from the 2005 AL batting champion and three-time All-Star.
Young homered and had five RBI, including a two-run double that keyed a six-run third inning off Toronto ace Roy Halladay, and the Rangers extended the Blue Jays' losing streak to five games with an 11-4 victory Saturday night.
At the start of the night, Young, a .300 career hitter at the start of the season, was batting .210. On April 22, his average had sunk to .162.
But he was 3-for-5 on Saturday and is 6-for-9 in his last two games.
"It's always good to see results because it benefits the team," Young said. "It's nice to go out there and score some runs and put some points on the board. Hopefully we can make this last and remain confident as a team."
Young wasn't the only slumping Ranger. Texas has been near the bottom of the AL in team batting average all season. The Rangers managed only 10 runs during a five-game losing streak before breaking out for 18 runs in their last two games, both wins over the Blue Jays.
"I'm happy to see us swing the bats and get some hits," Rangers manager Ron Washington said. "That's been the forte here up and down the lineup. Maybe our luck is changing."
The Rangers didn't figure to have a breakout game against Halladay, who pitched a five-hitter against Texas on Monday.
But Halladay (4-1) wasn't the same pitcher in Texas, giving up nine runs and 12 hits in 5 1/3 innings. He struck out three and walked two. He had lasted at least six innings in each of his first six starts.
"You don't see that too often," Toronto manager John Gibbons said. "Sometimes you forget the guy's human. All that means is he's not going to go undefeated this season. We'll still take our chances every time he goes out there."
It was Halladay's first loss since Aug. 31 against Boston.
The Blue Jays continued their struggles in Arlington, having won only three times in their last 18 games there.
"It's nothing you can think about," Halladay said. "If anything, it's about the guys they have in their lineup, just if they get hot, it's a tough team to face."
Rangers starter Vicente Padilla (1-4) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings to win for the first time since last Sept. 23 over Cleveland. He struck out three and walked one. Padilla, who had only 10 runs scored for him in his first six starts, appreciated the early pad.
"I haven't been supported like that in a while so it gave me more trust," Padilla said through an interpreter.
Matt Kata went 3-for-3 with a walk for the Rangers. Mark Teixeira had two hits and three RBI for Texas.
Frank Thomas' first-inning RBI double gave Toronto a 1-0 lead, and Halladay got off to a strong start, striking out the first two batters he faced and retiring the first seven.
But he ran into trouble in the third when Texas sent 11 to the plate and got five straight hits.
Kenny Lofton drove in Kata from third with a single for the Rangers' first run, and Young followed with his two-run double just inside the third-base foul line.
Teixeira and Hank Blalock added RBI singles, and Brad Wilkerson's run-scoring double bumped the Rangers' lead to 6-1, with Texas collecting eight hits in the inning.
Young's RBI single in the sixth gave the Rangers a 7-1 advantage and knocked out Halladay. He fell two short of his career high for runs allowed and matched the most hits he's given up in his career.
Teixeira's two-run double off reliever Josh Towers later in the sixth made it 9-1.
Kata's two-out throwing error at second base in the seventh allowed Lyle Overbay to score from third for Toronto's second run.
Young's two-run homer -- his third of the season -- stretched Texas' lead to 11-2 in the eighth.
Overbay hit a two-run homer in the ninth off Ron Mahay to make it 11-4.
- Rangers 2B Ian Kinsler, the team leader in homers (nine) and RBI (24), got the night off, replaced by Kata.
- Toronto CF Vernon Wells was back in the lineup after missing two games with flulike symptoms.
- Halladay remains one win short of his 100th career victory.
- RHP Wes Littleton, called up from Triple-A Oklahoma earlier in the day, came on in relief to start the eighth in his first appearance of the season for Texas.


text:
Latest Weather Blog
La'el Collins at Boys and Girls Club
Related Story
BATON ROUGE - When La'el Collins said he would return to play football for his senior year at LSU, the Tigers offensive lineman privately made a vow to give back to the charity that gave so much to him.
That's why last week, Collins visited with the BREC/Alaksa Street Boys and Girls Club of Baton Rouge:to begin what Collins says is a year-long effort to spend time with the youngsters, just like the employees and volunteers at Boys and Girls Club once did for him.
Collins attended the Boys and Girls Club from 4th to 6th grade, and he credits his time there for much of his maturation at that time.
Now, while Collins prepares to lead the Tigers offensive line in 2014, he says he'll be back at the Boys and Girls Club on Alaska Street often.
"Being able to come back and put a smile on these kids' faces means everything to me," Collins said.


text:
Super Bowl ad stokes U.S. abortion controversy
By Ed Stoddard and Ben Klayman
DALLAS/CHICAGO (Reuters) - U.S. women's groups are urging television broadcaster CBS not to air an ad during next month's Super Bowl football championship final because they say it has a strident anti-abortion rights message.
The plans to air the ad, sponsored by a conservative Christian group called Focus on the Family, could see the polarizing issue of abortion rights dropped squarely in the midst of National Football League's premier event.
It would be the first time that Focus on the Family, a politically influential evangelical group founded by James Dobson, has bought air time during the Super Bowl -- the ultimate prize of the advertising world with 30-second spots going for up to $3.2 million.
The Women's Media Center and over 30 other liberal and women's advocacy groups sent a letter to CBS, the TV network to air the Super Bowl on February 7, saying: "... we urge you to immediately cancel this ad and refuse any other advertisement promoting Focus on the Family's agenda."
"We are calling on CBS to stick to their policy of not airing controversial advocacy ads ... and this is clearly a controversial ad," Jehmu Greene, the president of the Women's Media Center, told Reuters.
But CBS said it no longer had a blanket filter on advocacy submissions for ad slots. "We have for some time moderated our approach to advocacy submissions after it became apparent that our stance did not reflect public sentiment or industry norms on the issue," said CBS spokesman Dana McClintock.
An NFL spokesman said: "CBS standards and practices department approved the content of the ad as appropriate for the audience. We take no issue with CBS' decision."
Focus on the Family has said that 30-second spot will feature college football star Tim Tebow and his mother Pam. Continued...


text:
I have a 49 chevy pu with a title but i dont have the vin plate that goes for the truck, someone took it off. can anyone tell me if it would be a problem to not only register and insure the truck but is it also hard to sell it. i also know for a fact that the title is clean. Thanks
you can buy them and restamp. Some states frwon on this others cant even tell it has been done. Most resto places sell them.
Hey jgreen,I am a state police officer in Texas and I am assigned to auto theft. You need to get your state police officers to inspect your truck and they will verify the identity of the vehicle and also let you know if there is any title issues or theft history on the truck before you spend a lot of money on the vehicle... Most states also have a process for re-issuing identification number plates that will comply with state and federal law. Drop me a line if I can help you.
you can get orignal replacment vin plates that come blank and you can have a machine shop or someone with a stamp set stamp it for you I got mine from classic parts www.classicparts.com 1-800-741-3875 it also looks just like the orignal
The '49 trucks do not have VIN tags. The tag you see is not a VIN tag. I have never seen a state in which that tag was used to i.d. the truck. There is a number stamp in thew title and it is on the frame of the truck, at least once, but many times twice. Church9
Listen to the NICE Police Officer.... Better to get one on your side first before doing any Serial Number or VIn ID tags !My 2-cents worth,rico_bob
lindseyray I have a question, first I also live in Texas, I have a 37 Dodge PU I'm just finishing it. It's registered in Texas. I first registered it in CA and when I moved here it was not a problem getting a Texas title. My ID Vin # plate is screwed on to the firewall, it's not readable. I'm going to have a new one made and put it where the org one was. I'll keep the orginal one is this ok under Texas Law or will I need to have the new plate/vin# inspected but a State tropper?Thanks,Tim
I have a title for my 1972 C-10 truck. I have been years and several junk trucks to fix it back right and I am very close to putting it back on the street. It is not the original cab , nor frame or even bed and none of this is tide together. I guess what you would consider legally now. I think what you are saying to do is very costly now? and is probably not the way it should have been done? I have several projects like this as it takes doing this to get what you want in the end. I bought and paid for everything and salvage or junked or sold parts to finance these projects. with this one , what to do now? and then on any of the others , get an officer out there that can verify all that you are planning and keep them involved in the process and then what is the cost? I have never stolen anything in my entire life and just want to do it right. Can I use any officer or just stolen section or just how do I get the law involved. Yes, I do have associates that are in law enforcement. Thank you! Ken
depends on the state.usually one makes an appointment with the DMV or state patrol... for a VIN check..please i hope you have receipts for those parts and have NOT defaced the VIN markings on them..they are all over on anything newer than 1967 or so.. before you do that...see what vin numbers you can find on the body... hidden locations... along with the dash pad or trim plate on the firewall... find the vin numbers on the top of the frame rail.. usually near the steering box.. sometimes on the passenger side... usually under the bed also on the top of the rear frame rail...now that you have collected all these..google VIN CHECK.... and run all the numbers.. make sure they don't show up on the HOT SHEET.. if they do.. you could loose all your work...warning.. VIN TAMPERING IS A FEDERAL CRIME.. look up the elenore replica mustangs.. some of those people are sitting in prison over vin tampering..what will happen.. during a VIN Check with your state police.. or the DMV is they will note all the vin numbers left on your truck.. and issue you a NEW vin number that they will glue and rivet in place.. that you MAY NOT EVER REMOVE .. even for painting.. that will become your vin number..and please... don't have the johnny cash song.. one piece at a time playing as an endless loop as you have the VIN checked by the patrol. they just won't think its as funny as you do.. you can leave a copy of it in their lost and found.. oh... and it goes on a TRAILER with no tires touching the ground.. car theft has been a major issue for years... in the late 50s.. my uncle bought a new chevy... a few days later it was stolen.. then it was recovered.. missing the front seat with some other parts.. funny.. the dealership ended up having that exact seat in stock.. whats even stranger.. it had a cigarette burn in the exact same location as the seat from my uncles car.. he had dropped his cigarette on the first day he owned it..
hint... when you buy CAB... OR A FRAME.. please run the VIN numbers off it on VIN CHECK online.. and make sure that the receipt has the VIN NUMBER from the part on it.. and at least a rubber stamp that matches the name of the company on the sign.. google.. this term... CYA... all new cars have VIN numbers on almost every part.. Never buy one with a defaced vin number.. as that will be from a stolen car... don't hand over money until you have verified that the receipt has the VIN number from the part you are buying..this includes.. air bags... wheels.. yep.. those are stamped.. engines.. transmissions.. fenders.. bumpers.. seats... yep.. those have numbers stampped into hidden areas.. or stickers... again.. scraped stickers.. RUN... you might buy it.. and they might come take it back late some night to sell it to somebody else.. your loss is their gain...
Thanks for your advice,in future if i need help will definitely contact you.
I just purchased a 58 apache... can't find a VIN plate on it anywhere


text:
Yesterday, Apple released the golden master version of iOS 4.2 to developers. The update will be a particularly momentous one for the iPad, as it will mark the first time Ape's tablet gains the advances of iOS 4, which launched for iPhone and iPod touch users in June.
Apple is expected to make the update available to users sometime in the next two weeks. The last iOS update 4.1 shipped in September one week after the GM release while the first iteration of iOS 4 launched two weeks after developers got their hands on the final build in June. Golden master status means that this will be the final shipping version and developers are free to finish final testing of their apps with the release that users will run and submit updates to Apple's App Store.
What can iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch users expect from iOS 4.2? Here's a quick list of new features and changes for all iOS devices.
- Hands down the biggest feature (particularly for the iPad) is the ability to print wirelessly to select printers using a feature called AirPrint. Currently only HP models that include HP's ePrint will support direct printing, though Apple says a local printer shared by a Mac or PC will also be supported by AirPrint. Unfortunately for schools and businesses, a missive from Steve Jobs recently confirmed that AirPrint won't allow printing to TCP/IP shared network printers (either directly or through server-based print queues)– an odd omission given how common network printing is in most organizations.
- The new AirPlay feature was introduced in iTunes 10 and allows music or video to be output to a remote device like an Apple TV or stereos that support AirPlay. For iPhones, iPads, and iPod touches, AirPlay will act similar to Google TV's Fling. In early betas, a wide range of apps were supported for AirPlay output, but that appears to have been scaled back as builds progressed.
- Additional fonts for the Notes app on all devices.
- New parental control restrictions (which can also be used by companies for managed devices) are included such as the ability to prevent deleting applications, changing accounts associated with the device.
- SMS FaceTime integration that will allow iPhone users to initiate a FaceTime call from the Messages app (not a huge feature, but a nice tweak).
- YouTube Like/Dislike button.
- Possible MobileMe and Apple IDs account combination. It isn't clear what this is about, but the new account option for Apple's Mobile Me service no lists the option to use or create an Apple ID account (currently used by Apple for iTunes purchases/rentals, FaceTime calls by email on the iPod touch and FaceTime for Mac, and for membership login to Apple's developer programs). This could mean that Apple will be making some Mobile Me features available for free (perhaps some basic iOS device syncing?) or simply that the company wants to encourage users to consolidate their Apple ID accounts with their Mobile Me accounts.
For the iPad, the changes also include:
- iOS 4's multitasking (with a new multitasking toolbar that include brightness and remote AirPlay volume controls).
- Access to Apple's online multiplayer Game Center (which could be huge for a range of iPad games).
- Folders for organizing apps. This will work the same as on the iPhone and iPod touch, but will folders on the iPad can store 20 apps instead of 12.
- The iPad's physical lock orientation button becomes a hardware mute button. Despite some user criticism about the change and hope for a setting to toggle the use of the button, Steve Jobs has made it clear that this will be a permanent change and not adjustable.
- Larger fonts and the ability to disable the built-in spell check are being added
- A universal inbox with the option to view messages as threads (already available in other iOS devices). This was a big complaint of the iPhone from day one and was greatly welcomed in June. It will certainly improve the Mail app on the iPad as well (perhaps more given the larger format of Mail on the iPad)
- Developers will be able to include advertising from Apple's iAd framework in iPad apps.
- Finally, there's the upgrade enterprise management features, which may not be a major concern for most consumers, but will certainly boost the iPad's business and enterprise pedigree (making it the most manageable tablet available outside of Windows 7 devices until RIM's PlayBook ships).
Ryan Faas writes about personal technology for ITworld. Learn more about Faas' published works and training and consulting services at www.ryanfass.com. Follow him on Twitter @ryanfaas.


text:
TME Solution-S8S Multi-Port Catheter Test System
Product Announcement from TM Electronics, Inc.
The TME Solution-S8S Multi-Port Catheter Test System is available in models accommodating one to eight lumen catheters. The instrument can be set up to sequentially test for leak, flow, or both in any or all of its channels. In addition, each channel of the instrument can be set to accept or reject on its own individual pressure decay and flow test parameters.
The TME Solution-S8S provides clean, dry, non-destructive tests with repeatable, quantitative results. The instrument stores up to 100 different tests or test parameters, and has a datalog capacity of 5000 test results. A two way RS232 computer connection is standard for data collection and remote parameter control; Ethernet connectivity is available to allow data to be transmitted from the instrument to a LAN. The TME Solution-S8S conforms to ASTM guidelines and provides 21 CFR Part 11 data protection. Calibration is NIST traceable.
The tester is used with a radial sealing fixture, customized to your application, to close the proximal and distal ports of the catheter. The radial sealing fixture is a pneumatically actuated fixture comprised of pneumatic seal clamps that function together to close around the outside diameter of the catheter and seal all leak paths from the catheter distal tip and proximal side ports during pressure decay leak testing and release the appropriate clamps for flow testing.
Click here to Request Information or Quotation
|More Info


text:
The coming-out part is over.
Now Jason Collins needs a job.
Collinsĺ stunning announcement that he was a gay athlete in a major sport won overwhelming support from other players, coaches and executives Ś even a phone call from the president.
But it also came after the season ended for the 7-foot center and his Washington Wizards.
The 34-year-old journeyman becomes a free agent on July 1 Ś meaning that he will first have to sign with an NBA team and wait until next season to see if teammates, coaches, opponents and fans will treat him any differently.
ôI think the real response will be once he gets a job,ö said Brooklyn Nets veteran Jerry Stackhouse, who has called Collins a friend for years.
ôItĺs not like heĺs under contract next year and guaranteed to go back to a team. I think once that happens, then public opinion or whatever or playersĺ opinion will start to loom a little larger then. But right now weĺve got the summer to kind of digest what has happened, and Iĺm pulling for him.ö
Perhaps only when he starts seeing offers from teams will he get an idea of what coming out will mean for his career. He only played in 38 games last season Ś his 12th year in the NBA Ś with averages of 1.1 points, 1.6 rebounds and 10.1 minutes per game for Boston and Washington.
He may not be an All-Star, but he has built a career by being a big, smart, physical player who can come off the bench and help defend some of the few remaining dominant centers the league like the Lakersĺ Dwight Howard, Brooklynĺs Brook Lopez and Marc Gasol of Memphis.
And 7-footers in basketball are like left-handed pitchers in baseball Ś hard to find and can hang around forever if they stay in shape.
His basketball skills were praised by President Barack Obama at a White House news conference Tuesday, a day after he telephoned Collins to offer his support.
According to Obama, Collins was ôa role modelö who was unafraid to come out as gay and to say, ôIĺm still 7-foot-tall and can bang with Shaq and, you know, deliver a hard foul.ö
Collinsĺ potential for future employment appears to be strong.
ôJasonĺs the kind of guy who might only play against five of the 30 teams in the league,ö TNT analyst and former Phoenix Suns executive Steve Kerr said. ôBut you need him in those five games, those five matchups. Heĺs definitely worth adding to your roster.ö
Rebounding, defending, setting screens, those will likely be the least of his concerns. He knows how to do that. But being openly gay in the NBA Ś thatĺs never been done before.
ôJust treat him normal,ö Heat forward Chris Bosh said. ôHeĺs a human being. Itĺs not like he has two heads or anything. Heĺs the same dude. You say `Whatĺs up?ĺ like everything is normal.ö
Minnesota Vikings punter Chris Kluwe, a vocal advocate for gay rights, has said the first openly gay athlete likely wonĺt have as much to worry about with his teammates in his own locker room as he will with the media that will no doubt give him more attention than heĺs ever seen.
ôThe media stuff would be tougher,ö Kluwe said when speaking about the prospects of an openly gay football player. ôAt the end of the day, that would be a larger potential distraction as far as taking away your focus from football, because in the locker room you get to know guys. It would probably be uncomfortable for about a week or so as guys wrap their heads around it. At the end of the day weĺre out there to play football and win games. If someone helps you win games, it doesnĺt matter.ö
Golden State Warriors President and COO Rick Welts, the highest-ranking executive in menĺs professional team sports to publicly acknowledge he is gay, said he thinks there will be a place in the league for Collins.
ôHe absolutely will receive more opportunities,ö Welts said. ôA lot more doors will open for Jason than are going to close because of what he did (Monday).ö
Welts has been out since 2011.
ôI canĺt think of single circumstance that has happened to me,ö he said. ôThis team, this organization, this city, the whole community has really embraced me. The reason I did it is because hopefully it will make it easier for somebody who has gone through it and experienced it will come out.ö
Itĺs one thing for players to support Collins now. Itĺs another when he joins them for training camp in October Ś or when athletes in other sports also come out.
ôThereĺs probably going to be teammates that donĺt handle it right, and thatĺs what you have to worry about, too,ö Kansas City Royals slugger Billy Butler said. ôI donĺt think you have to worry about Jason. You have to worry about other people handle it toward him. Jasonĺs already handled his part. I think his biggest problem was having to live in the closet. Everybody else has to live how to deal with it, to be flat-out honest.ö
Even if teams decide that Collins cannot help them on the court any longer, Stackhouse suggested he deserves a spot anyway.
ôMaybe he might not be the best fit for their basketball team but itĺs a fit for where we need to go as a league,ö Stackhouse said. ôSo if thereĺs ever a chance for the commissioner, who is leaving in February, to step in and maybe push a button, then I think that would be a good opportunity to do it.ö
Kerr doesnĺt think NBA Commissioner David Stern will have to step in.
ôWhen the free-agent season starts to wind down and teams realize theyĺre going to need a big guy on the roster,ö Kerr said, ôI think Jason will get phone calls.ö
AP Basketball Writers Brian Mahoney in Brooklyn, N.Y., and Tim Reynolds in Miami, AP White House Correspondent Julie Pace in Washington, and AP Sports Writers Antonio Gonzalez in Oakland, Calif., and Dave Skretta in Kansas City, Mo., contributed to this report.
Follow Jon Krawczynski on Twitter: http://twitter.com/APKrawczynski


text:
Lily Collins
By ANTOINETTE BUENO
August 17, 2013
Does Lily Collins look hot showing a lot of skin, or would you throw this dress in the garbage bin?
' More Sad Details Revealed About Robin Williams' Final Resting Place'(Fox News)
' WOW: 'Dating Naked' Is In Big Trouble'(Fox News)
' Katie Holmes Talks More About Tom Cruise'(Celeb Dirty Laundry)
' Are Taylor Swift and John Mayer Back Together?'(Celeb Dirty Laundry)
' What Is Really Going On With Nick Cannon and Mariah Carey?'(Hollywood Hiccups)


text:
One night we thought we'd try to protect the bananas by covering the top of the basket we keep them in. Our theory about the gecko seemed misinformed when we woke up to find that one whole patch of the basket had been gnawed through and another chunk taken out of another banana.
Entrance/escape route
We then became even more worried when we came back from being away for the weekend to find a huge hole eaten into our mosquito net. In our bedroom!
The final straw was on Monday night this week when Gilly was in Bangkok and I was home alone. I had drifted off into a great sleep when I was woken up by something biting on my finger. It gave me a huge shock, even more so when I heard something scurrying across the floor of our bedroom.
Luckily it didn't draw blood but it could only be one thing, a rat! (Or possibly a mouse...)
Fellow volunteer Zac had tackled a similar problem in his house last year so it was off to the market to get some sticky glue and lay a cunning banana-laden trap for our new friend. One trap, one night, and one wriggling rodent to show for it in the morning. That'll teach him to interfere with Sam's sacred sleep!
Meet your mousey maker!
[Only one mouse was harmed in the writing of this blog. It has now been put firmly out of its misery.]


text:
SEPTEMBER 25 at 12 PM
West Dining Room, Madison Building (LM 621)
Hisham D. Aidi, Lecturer in Discipline of International and Public Affairs at Columbia University discusses his widely acclaimed new book that examines how hip-hop, jazz and reggae play crucial roles in the global Muslim youth culture. The New York Times called it a "...highly ambitious book," remarking that it "exhibits a breathtaking familiarity with different forms of radicalizing music and the widely different ways it is understood in different cultures."
Presented in conjunction with the Library of Congress exhibition "The Civil Rights Act of 1964: A Long Struggle for Freedom"
Presented in association with Songs of America and the Library of Congress Daniel A.P. Murray African American Culture Association


text:
Monday, October 22, 2012
Video duration: 26:46Video has closed captioning.
UNC-Chapel Hill researchers are developing a vaccine that prevents the transmission of HIV. A look at the issues important to voters in the western part of the state. Joseph Bathanti talks about his work & mission as the state's 7th Poet Laureate.


text:
Google Analytics Is Preparing Plug-in to Protect User Privacy
Policy Counsel
Senior Director of Federal Policy and the Washington Office
Join our campaign to get you the best deals, and help us fight for real competition in the media marketplace.
Google is working on a browser plug-in to let users opt out of being tracked by Google Analytics. Will opting out limit the effectiveness of Google Analytics?


text:
Archive for the 'Information' Category
How AFCI Breakers Function and Purpose
Arc-Fault Circuit Interrupters (AFCIs)
- electrical cords damaged by vacuum cleaners or trapped beneath furniture or doors.
- damage to wire insulation from nails or screws driven through walls.
- appliance cords damaged by heat, natural aging, kinking, impact or over-extension.
- spillage of liquid.
- loose connections in outlets, switches and light fixtures.
E3802.12 Arc-Fault Protection of Bedroom Outlets. All branch circuits that supply120-volt, single-phase, 15- and 20-amp outlets installed in bedrooms shall be protected by a combination-type or branch/feeder-type arc-fault circuit interrupter installed to provide protection of the entire branch circuit.
Exception: The location of the arc-fault circuit interrupter shall be permitted to be at other than the origination of the branch circuit, provided that:
- The arc-fault circuit interrupter is installed within 6 feet of the branch circuit overcurrent device as measured along the branch circuit conductors, and
- The circuit conductors between the branch circuit overcurrent device and the arc-fault circuit interrupter are installed in a metal raceway or a cable with metallic sheath.
Dwelling Units. All 120-volt, single phase, 15- and 20-ampere branch circuits supplying outlets installed in dwelling unit in family rooms, dining rooms, living rooms, parlors, libraries, dens, sun rooms, recreation rooms, closets, hallways, or similar rooms or areas shall be protected by a listed arc-fault circuit interrupter, combination-type installed to provide protection of the branch circuit.
Nuisance Tripping
- Check that the load power wire, panel neutral wire and load neutral wire are properly connected.
- Check wiring to ensure that there are no shared neutral connections.
- Check the junction box and fixture connections to ensure that the neutral conductor does not contact a grounded conductor.
Barbeque And Grill Safety
Barbeque Safety
- Propane grills present an enormous fire hazard, as the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is aware of more than 500 fires that result annually from their misuse or malfunction. The following precautions are recommended specifically when using propane grills:
- Store propane tanks outdoors and never near the grill or any other heat source. In addition, never store or transport them in your car's trunk.
- Make sure to completely turn off the gas after you have finished, or when you are changing the tank. Even a small gas leak can cause a deadly explosion.
- Check for damage to a tank before refilling it, and only buy propane from reputable suppliers.
- Never use a propane barbecue grill on a terrace, balcony or roof, as this is dangerous and illegal.
- No more than two 20-pound propane tanks are allowed on the property of a one- or two-family home.
- To inspect for a leak, spray a soapy solution over the connections and watch for bubbles. If you see evidence of a leak, reconnect the components and try again. If bubbles persist, replace the leaking parts before using the grill.
- Make sure connections are secure before turning on the gas, especially if the grill hasn't been used in months. The most dangerous time to use a propane grill is at the beginning of the barbeque season.
- Ignite a propane grill with the lid open, not closed. Propane can accumulate beneath a closed lid and explode.
- When finished, turn off the gas first, and then the controls. This way, residual gas in the pipe will be used up.
- Charcoal grills pose a serious poisoning threat due to the venting of carbon monoxide (CO). The CPSC estimates that 20 people die annually from accidentally ingesting CO from charcoal grills. These grills can also be a potential fire hazard. Follow these precautions when using charcoal grills:
- Never use a charcoal grill indoors, even if the area is ventilated. CO is colorless and odorless, and you will not know you are in danger until it is too late.
- Use only barbeque starter fluid to start the grill, and don't add the fluid to an open flame. It is possible for the flame to follow the fluid's path back to the container as you're holding it.
- Let the fluid soak into the coals for a minute before igniting them to allow explosive vapors to dissipate.
- Charcoal grills are permitted on terraces and balconies only if there is at least 10 feet of clearance from the building, and a water source immediately nearby, such as a hose (or 4 gallons of water).
- Be careful not to spill any fluid on yourself, and stand back when igniting the grill. Keep the charcoal lighter fluid container at a safe distance from the grill.
- When cleaning the grill, dispose of the ashes in a metal container with a tight lid, and add water. Do not remove the ashes until they have fully cooled.
- Fill the base of the grill with charcoal to a depth of no more than 2 inches.
- Electric grills are probably safer than propane and charcoal grills, but safety precautions need to be used with them as well. Follow these tips when using electric grills:
- Do not use lighter fluid or any other combustible materials.
- When using an extension cord, make sure it is rated for the amperage required by the grill. The cord should be unplugged when not in use, and out of a busy foot path to prevent tripping.
- As always, follow the manufacturer's instructions.
- Always make sure that the grill is used in a safe place, where kids and pets won't touch or bump into it. Keep in mind that the grill will still be hot after you finish cooking, and anyone coming into contact with it could be burned.
- If you use a grill lighter, make sure you don't leave it lying around where children can reach it. They will quickly learn how to use it.
- Never leave the grill unattended, as this is generally when accidents happen.
- Keep a fire extinguisher or garden hose nearby.
- Ensure that the grill is completely cooled before moving it or placing it back in storage.
- Ensure that the grill is only used on a flat surface that cannot burn, and well away from any shed, trees or shrubs.
- Clean out the grease and other debris in the grill periodically. Be sure to look for rust or other signs of deterioration.
- Don't wear loose clothing that might catch fire while you're cooking.
- Use long-handled barbecue tools and flame-resistant oven mitts.
- Keep alcoholic beverages away from the grill; they are flammable!
Preparing for a Home Inspection
Preparing for a Home Inspection
If you are selling your house, here are some ways to make your home inspection go smoother, with fewer concerns to delay closing.
- Make sure the inspector has access, not only to the house, but also to the furnace, water heater and air- conditioning units (especially in closets, attics and crawlspaces).
- Remove items blocking access to HVAC equipment, electric service, panels, water heaters, etc.
- Check to see that the garage is open and that any water heater, utility panel and shutoffs and resets for ground-fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) within are accessible.
- Unlock areas the inspector must access, such as attic doors or hatches, electric service panels, closets, fence gates and crawlspaces.
- Ensure that all utility services are on, with gas pilot lights burning.
- Be sure pets won't hinder the inspection. Ideally, they should be removed from the premises or secured outside. Tell your agent about any pets at home.
- Replace burned-out bulbs to avoid a "light did not operate" report that may suggest an electrical problem.
- Remove stored items, debris and wood from the foundation. These may be cited as conditions conducive to wood-destroying insects.
- Trim tree limbs to 10 feet from the roof and shrubs to 1 foot from the house to allow access.
- Attend to broken or missing items such as doorknobs, locks and latches, windowpanes, screens and locks, and gutters, downspouts and chimney caps.
Checking these areas before your home inspection is an investment in selling your property, and will expedite your closing.
Charles Schiller Professional Home Inspector TREC #2717 512-639-9905
Prep Your Home Before Your Next Trip
Prep Your Home Before Your Next Trip
Are you looking forward to a summer vacation? Before packing your bags and hitting the road, here's a checklist to make sure your home will stay safe and secure until you get back.
Hold, Please: A pile of mail or newspapers on the front porch is like a sign that says, "We're not home!" Make sure to put your newspapers and mail on hold, or ask a trusted neighbor to gather both for you.
Keep the Lawn Trimmed: Likewise, an overgrown lawn could signal to burglars that the home is temporarily empty. Consider scheduling lawn care while you're away.
Keep the Lights On: Another way to deter would-be burglars is to install safety lights that have a motion sensor outdoors. Adding a programmable timer for indoor lights is another good idea.
Eyes on the Ground: Consider webcam options to monitor your home, or ask a trusted neighbor to keep an eye on your place while you're away. Make sure they have your contact information in case something goes wrong and they need to reach you.
Lock Up: Prior to your trip, check that all locking mechanisms function properly and repair any broken locks. Lock all doors, windows and openings like pet doors before you leave.
Unplug: Unplug energy vampires. Doing this will save energy and also help you relax, knowing you didn't leave something on.
Temperature Control: Close curtains and blinds and adjust your thermostat to the desired temperature for your home while you're away.
Enjoy your trip knowing that you've taken steps to keep your home secure and efficient until you're back in town!
Author unknown
Thanks for your inspection referrals. To schedule an inspection call or text to 512-639-9905 or email email@example.com.
Have a great summer.
Charles Schiller
Professional TREC Inspector #2717
Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors During Winter Season
During the winter months with the use of fireplaces, candles and extension cords used for Christmas lights remember to test your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. With the added use of these heating and lighting devices these can put added stress on electrical and heating equipment which could cause fires and/or deplete the oxygen from living and sleeping areas. Be safe this Holiday Season by taking action now to test these safety devices. Have a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Blessed New Year.
How Much Should You Worry About Asbestos in the Home?
Great article to share about asbestos in homes. Highlight the link below to go to the article about Asbestos in the Home.
Schedule you home inpections today email your name, phone #, and address of the home you are buying to schedule your inspection today.
Gateway Inspections Inc
"Protecting Home Buyers For Over Twenty Years"
Home Inspector Does Radio Show
Charles Schiller President of Gateway Inspections Inc, a professional home inspection company licensed in Texas, is invited to talk about home inspections on the Hurdie Burke radio program.
We discuss things like issues found during home inspections, take a listen to the link below.
<iframe width="398″ height="296″ src="//www.viewbix.com/frame/
Charles Schiller
Professional Inspector TREC #2717
Home Safety and GFCI Protected Outlets
Home Safety and GFCI Protected Outlets
As a licensed professional home inspector, I test electrical outlets every day during home inspections. Ground fault circuit interrupters or GFCI is an inexpensive electrical device that can either be installed in your electrical system or built into a power cord.
These devices are used to protect you from severe electrical shocks, burns and injuries by detecting ground faults.
A ground fault is an unintentional electrical path between a power source and a grounded surface. Ground faults most often occur when equipment is damaged or defective, such that live electrical parts are no longer adequately protected from unintended contact. If your body provides a path to the ground for this current, you could be burned, severely shocked or electrocuted.
Areas that GFCI protection should be in or around all wet areas such as:
Pools, hot tubs, and receptacles that are located:
- Outdoors
- Bathrooms
- Garages
- Kitchens and island cabinets
- Wet bars
- Laundry rooms/utility sinks
- Crawl spaces/basement
- Near pools or spas
Consider using a GFCI protected cord if you are using power equipment outdoors.
GFCI's can be damaged by voltage surges from lightning, utility switching or simply for normal usage and there may be no outward evidence or damage. If they are not working properly, they are not protecting you from shock or electrocution.
GFCI receptacles should be tested once a month it takes no special equipment or devices to test the plugs. To test a GFCI:
- Push the RESET button
- Plug in a night –light or similar device
- The night –light should be ON
- Press the TEST button
- The night-light should turn OFF
- Push the RESET button again
- The night- light should turn back ON
- If the night-light did not turn off, the GFCI is not working properly.
Malfunctioning GFCI's do not provide shock protection. I recommend having a licensed electrician check the GFCI and correct the problem if your GFCI is not working.
Many home injuries can be avoided each year by using and testing these devices.
Charles Schiller is a licensed professional home inspector in Texas TREC #2717 For over twenty four years and president of Gateway Inspections Inc. 512-639-9905 email: firstname.lastname@example.com For additional inspection articles and videos go to: http://www.roundrockhomeinspector.com Follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayInspectionsInc
Summer Time Home Energy Saving Tip
Summer Time Energy Saving Tip
Extremely hot summer months make living conditions uncomfortable and can really warm our houses even with the air conditioners working full time. Adding ceiling fans to your rooms can help your skin feel cooler than the thermostat setting and allow you to raise the thermostat setting perhaps a couple of degrees, saving you energy and money.
Just remember to turn those fans off in unoccupied rooms. Fans cool people not rooms; you are using energy by leaving the fans on if there isn't anyone in the room.
Keep cool this summer and keep the fans operating.
Charles Schiller is Professional Home Inspector TREC #2717 servicing Texans for over twenty four years. 512-639-9905 for additional inspection articles and videos go to: www.roundrockhomeinspector.com Follow on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/GatewayInspectionsInc
Round Rock Home Inspector Shares Exploding Water Heater
Round Rock Home Inspector shares this video to show how important it is to make sure the temperature and pressure relief valve is functioning properly. If not it can be like a bomb going off in your house.
Round Rock Home Inspector can keep you from getting stuck with those unexpected post closing expenses! So don't delay, schedule your home inspection today at 512-639-9905 or email email@example.com for a quote.
Charles Schiller
Professional Home Inspector TREC #2717


text:
The vast print and online resources of the Princeton University Library can overwhelm even seasoned scholars. Most researchers are so busy with their daily responsibilities that there's little opportunity for exploration and staying current with new technologies and resources. Fortunately, … Continue reading
At the May 17 Lunch 'n Learn, four speakers from the University Library provided their perspectives on Google, the popular internet search engine that has become an integral part of everyday vocabulary and life. Stephen Ferguson, the Assistant University Librarian … Continue reading
When it comes to making your academic life easier, trust a librarian. That was the theme of the May 3 Lunch 'n Learn where Nancy Pressman Levy, Audrey Betsy Wright and Phil Menos shared tips on how to make the … Continue reading


text: GRAVE ACIDENTE EM FRENTE AO ATACADÃO, NA ESTRADA DO COCO FAZ 1 VÍTIMA FATAL E DEIXA 3 FERIDOS Marcinho do Saiunoblog 12:19 Edit Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Google Plus About Marcinho do Saiunoblog This is a short description in the author block about the author. You edit it by entering text in the "Biographical Info" field in the user admin panel. RELATED POSTS


text:
Surgical Instruments Importers
Directory of Surgical Instruments Importers provides list of surgical instruments buyers, purchasers and buying agents looking to source surgical instruments from global suppliers.
Don't know your target market? Wanted to market your Surgical Instruments products globally? Join TradeFord.com to list your products online for Free and reach thousands of global buyers and importers.
Take 1 Minute to Post Your Products Now!
TradeFord.com is a growing Manufacturer Directory and B2B Marketplace connecting Global Surgical Instruments Importers, Exporters, Suppliers, Traders and Manufacturers at a reliable, common platform.
Take 1 Minute to Start Global Trade Now!
Zarshan International
We want Export All types of Surgical Instruments .Please visit our website www.zarshanintl.com
Deal in all kind of surgical instruments with best quality .specily eye instruments. Deal in all kind of surgical instruments.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS IMPORT TRADE INQUIRY My Dear Brother,how are you and your family,company staff members, hope everybody are fine and in good condition of health and what cause the slight delay reply is what we explaine...
Expert International
We are the manufacture of Utility scissors, Surgical & dental instruments. We also manufacturer medical wears like Lab coats & scrub suits. But interested to cultivate Stevia plants
Aung Hein Win Co.,Ltd.
We are one of the government supplier from Myanmar. We are supply Medicine, Pharmaceutical Raw Material , Surgical Instrument , Chemical , Polyester Wool Blended Yarn and etc -
Myanmar - Berma
Al Taqdeer Int Ent LLC
We deal in medical disposable items and surgical instruments in Oman and are supplying to all the leading hospitals.
Baleem Trading Co.
Respected Sir/Madm, We would take a liberty to introduce ourselves as one of the leading Manufacturer & Exporter of Surgical Instruments, Orthopedic Instruments, We invite your kind attention that our company was esta...
Disha Instruments & Surgical Industries.
We are the manufacturers of b.p.app. in India(Pune) we also trade & export the medical equipments like HBA1c glucometers, b.p.app spares etc.
Accurate Surgical & Scientific Instruments Corporation
Buyer of medical supplies, supplements. Please contact.
Serag-Wiessner Kg
Surgical Sutures, Infusion Solutions, Medical Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Apparatus
M?L Trade
We deal in Medical Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Apparatus, Stathoscopes.
ROSE Caress Enterprises.,
Surgical Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Tailor Scissors, Tailoring Accessories, Scissors, Threads, Sewing Machines
Surgical Instruments, Screws, Plates, Nails, Wires, Implants
RKZ Surgical (Pvt) Ltd.
We are interested in Surgical Instruments, Dental Instruments, Surgical Equipment, Needles, Pins, Syringes, Drip Pipes. Please contact us.
PAK Martin International
Importers of Surgical, Dental Insruments, Scissors, Ophthalmology Instruments, Manicure Items, Pedicure Items, Holloware, Ophthalmic Instruments. Please contact us.
Tandem-2 Company. Surgical Ophthalmic Instruments.
We are importers of Medical Equipments, Critical Treatment Dressings, Tinctures, Chloroform. Please contact us.
Special Oilfield Services Co. L.L.C.
We are importers of Instrumentation, Glass Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Measuring Instruments, Instrumentation Balance. Please contact us.
Iostream Consulting
Buyers of Medical Supplies, Diagnostic Supplies, Hospital Supplies, Medications, Ophthalmic Instruments, Medical Implements, Pharmacy Stocks, Cosmetic Accessories, Surgical Dressings, Surgical Disposable, Roofing Systems, Sur...
Scottish Highlander Technology
Buyers of Earth Moving Equipments, Especially Hitachi, Catapiller, Excavators, Buldozers, Wheel Loaders, Health Care Products, Medical Surgical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Medical Instruments, Surgical Apparatus.
ONUR Medikal San. Ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.
We are importers of Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedic Appliances, Orthopaedic Equipment, Medical Equipment, Health Equipment, Medical Implants, Medical Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Surgical Apparatus, Stathoscope, Blood P...
Keiss Enterprises P/L.
We are importers of Pharmaceutical Formulations, Medical Instruments, Surgical Instruments, Medical Apparatus.
Trimpeks Ith Ihr Tur Ve Tic A.S.
Please send me details about your products related to gloves, mittens, medical supplies, diagnostic supplies, hospital supplies, medical instruments, surgical instruments, surgical apparatus, medical, surgical, catheter, elec...
Swann-Morton Limited
We are importers of surgical equipments, blades, scalpels, surgical instruments. Please feel free to contact us.
Sterling Produtos Medicos
health equipment, medical instruments, surgical instruments, surgical apparatus, surgical equipment, medical equipment, ophthalmic instruments, medical, diagnostic supplies, hospital supplies, orthopaedic appliances, beauty e...
We are buyers of surgical instrument, menicure, instrument, dental, surgry, tveezers, medical supply, surgical equipment, sissors, knives. Please feel free to contact us.
RPR Medical S.R.L.
We are importers of medical products, medical devices, instruments, surgical instruments, ccg, ecg. Please feel free to contact us.
Teleflex Medical
Our main products: medical instruments, surgical instruments, implants, dental injstruments, laboratory equipments, tables, sterilisers
Diquime Sa
We are a young company in Argentina , interesed in getting in touch with suppliers of surgical instruments and surgical dreinage pumps
PT. Alfahis Indotech
surgical equipment, gynaecology equipment, ophthalmic instruments, medical instruments, surgical instruments, surgical apparatus
Amandla Products And Healthcare
Medical and pharmaceutical wholesaler for surgical products,instrument,equipment other related product
South Africa


text:
Hawaiian Chicken Salad RecipeRead Reviews Be the first to add a review
5 1 2
My mom signed me up for cooking classes when I was in seventh grade. I've been hooked ever since! I only used fresh ingredients in this salad, which combines a number of tropical flavors.—Bob Wedemeyer, Lynnwood, Washington
Recommended: 77 Tropical Recipes for a Taste-cation Anytime
- 5 cups cubed cooked chicken
- 1 can (16 ounces) pineapple chunks, drained
- 1 can (8 ounces) sliced water chestnuts, drained
- 1 cup julienned green pepper
- 1 cup green grapes
- 1 cup seedless red grapes
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup salted cashews
- 1/2 cup chopped celery
- 1/2 cup chopped green onion
- 1/3 cup mayonnaise
- 1/3 cup plain yogurt
- 4 teaspoons apple juice
- 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon salt
- In a large bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Combine the dressing ingredients; pour over salad and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until ready to serve. Yield: 10 servings.
Originally published as Hawaiian Chicken Salad in Taste of Home August/September 2002, p47
Light-Bodied White Wine
Enjoy this recipe with a light-bodied white wine such as Sauvignon Blanc or Pinot Grigio.
Reviews for Hawaiian Chicken Salad
Please Log In or Join to add a rating and review.
Click stars to rate
Any changes to your rating or review will appear where you originally posted your review
Reviewed May. 13, 2016
"Absolute favourite recipe. So refreshing for summer."


text:
Visit the annual Cape Homemakers Expo being held at the Cape Town International Convention Centre in the Mother City this Spring to get inspiration and ideas for all your home improvement requirements.
The Cape Homemakers Expo is the largest and most comprehensive home improvement and lifestyle expo and will provide you with all the resources you need to create your own personal style.
This expo is part of Homemakers, a national group which also presents four similar home lifestyle shows annually inJohannesburg, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Pretoria. Showcasing inspirational and trend-setting new ideas with over 80 different product categories, you will be sure to find something to suit your taste. Exciting features not to be missed ARTISANaffair, alfresco living, d'VINE life, inVOGUE and the tuis/home DIY Workshop.


text: Camp Woo Children's Program Three Sessions Available for 3-10 Year-Olds Make Alumni Weekend a family affair! The College of Wooster Nursery School teaching staff has a weekend of activities planned for your young children. Weekend headquarters for Camp Woo will be Westminster Church House. To ensure places for your children, reservations for Camp Woo should be made online or on the paper form, both of which will be available in early March. Weekend activities will include a campus scavenger hunt, a parade poster party, attending the Parade of Classes, outdoor activities on the quad, bowling and other games in Scot Lanes, a movie (G-rated), art projects, and more! Children must be toilet-trained to participate in Camp Woo. Space is limited and occasionally, sessions do fill up. Camp Woo Sessions Session I Friday, June 5th 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. (Pizza provided) Session II Saturday, June 6th 8:45 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Snacks provided) Session III Saturday, June 6th 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. (Dinner provided)


text:
Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) will change its corporate name to Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC, or SIE, in line with its integration with another Sony Corp. group company on April 1.
The word "Interactive" was adopted as part of the name to reflect the commercial importance of online entertainment services.
SCE was formed in November 1993. The other company set for the integration is Sony Network Entertainment International LLC, which sells games and distributes movie and other content on the Internet. It was founded in April 2010.
"By integrating the strengths of the PlayStation's hardware, software, content and network operations, SIE will become an even stronger entity," SCE President Andrew House said in a statement issued Tuesday.
House is scheduled to assume the post of SIE president.
SIE will have its headquarters in California to put emphasis on game operations in the huge U.S. market. SCE is based in Tokyo.
SCE launched the first-generation PlayStation console in 1994 and game operations have become one of the core business areas for the Sony group.
The latest model, the PlayStation 4, was released in 2013. Cumulative global PS4 sales have reached some 35.9 million units.


text:
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Active Network Sets IPO Trading Range
San Diego-based Active Network, the operator of online sports registration, team website, and related sports businesses, has set the trading range for its IPO. The firm said in an updated S-1 Tuesday afternoon that it is selling 11,000,000 shares of its common stock in its IPO on the NYSE, with an expected initial public offering price of $16.00 and $18.00 per share. The firm has filed to list as ACTV. Active Network's IPO is being underwritten by BofA Merrill Lynch, Citi, Allen & Company LLC, Stifel Nicolaus Weisel, RBC Capital Markets, ThinkEquity LLC, and WR Hambrecht+Co. Venture investors in the company include ESPN, Canaan Partners, and ABS Ventures, among others.


text:
Jason Spezza and Chris Phillips each scored twice as the Ottawa Senators shaded the visiting Nashville Predators 4-3 Thursday night to halt a seven-game losing streak.
Spezza recorded his fourth multi-goal game of the season and added an assist to pace the Senators. He had just a lone assist during Ottawa's losing skid.
After Spezza opened the scoring less than five minutes into the game, Gabriel Bourque drew the Predators even in the latter stages of the period. The rookie forward streaked into the Ottawa zone and blistered a shot that beat Senators netminder Alex Auld for his second goal of the season.
Playing in his 1,000th career NHL game, Phillips restored Ottawa's lead 7:50 into the second period, whipping a low wrist shot past Nashville netminder Pekka Rinne for his first goal of the campaign.
After Patric Hornqvist drew the Predators even at 12:40, Spezza gave Ottawa its third and final lead by banging home a loose puck with 1:05 remaining in the period.
Phillips iced things with 6:25 left, converting on a man advantage for his first multi-goal effort since Nov. 19, 2009.
Nashville's Martin Erat made it a one-goal game with 8.6 seconds remaining, but the Predators couldn't net the equalizer.
The Senators honored former Ottawa forward Mike Fisher with a video montage during a stoppage in play that drew cheers from the Scotiabank Place crowd. Fisher spent his first 10 1/2 seasons in Ottawa after the Senators made him a second-round pick in 1998.


text:
Shipping and Return PolicyTerms & Conditions of Use: edition of 4 December 2011
Divine Art Limited ("us", "we") makes data available and provides goods and services via its website both to registered account holders and other users of the Divine Art website ("the user"). By using the website or by making a purchase on the website the user agrees to be bound by the following terms and conditions in their entirety. These terms and conditions may be amended by us from time to time asindicated by the edition date shown at the head of this document. It is the user's responsibility to check the terms and conditions as use of the site will indicate the user's acceptance of the terms and conditions as published including any changes that may have been effected since the user's previous visit to the site. Any dispute arising out of the use of this website or of the services provided via the website shall be adjudged in accordance with English Law and the High Court of Justice in England shall be the sole court of jurisdiction.
1 Intellectual Property
1.1 The Divine Art website and the devices which service it host and broadcast data in various forms so as to allow sound recordings, music, words, pictures, photographs, artwork, and logos ("the content") to be displayed and made available on or via the website. The content and databases, and variously the design thereof, hosted on the website are owned by or licensed to Divine Art Ltd and are protected by copyright and other rights categorized as intellectual property laws. Except as expressly provided by these terms and conditions, the user is not permitted to download, copy, reproduce, alter, re-record, perform, publish, broadcast, share, upload or in any other manner disseminate or otherwise transmit, any of the content whether for pecuniary advantage or otherwise.
2 Disclaimers & Limitations
2.1 We do not make, and hereby disclaim insofar as is permitted by law, any representation or warranty as to the the accuracy, suitability for a given purpose be it express or implied, or continued availablility of the services, products or information from time to time made available on this site whether in relation to the technical or factual qualities of the information, the possibility of infringements of third pary rights, or any other particular. We make no representation or warranty as to the ability to use the site without interruption of service or without exposure to data or code that might prove injurious to the computer, software or data owned or controlled by the user.
3 On-Line Account
3.1 Creation and Eligibility
3.2 On-Line Account usage and responsibilities:
4 Purchases via On-Line Account
4.1 Orders placed to purchase physical product via the website will be accepted and a contract for its delivery formed between you and us where:
4.2 Orders placed in relation to the download of content from the Divine Art store (for example books, scores) will be accepted and a contract formed between you and us for it to be made available to download where:
5 Delivery
5.1 Successful orders for non-downloadable items will be despatched by first class mail (Air Mail for countries outside the UK) as soon as possible: this is generally within 2 working days unless your order includes an out-of-stock or 'pre-release' item in which case the items will be despatched as soon as available. We are not able to track these packages nor guarantee the speed of postal services or their susceptibility to industrial action. Very large orders will be shipped using a specialist courier such as UPS and these can be tracked. We will use reasonable endeavours to keep you informed of any delivery delay.
6 Returns, Cancellation & Complaints
6.1 If you wish to cancel an order for a physical product (CD) you have the right to do so providing you contact us within 14 days of receipt of the item and providing that the shrink-wrap or cellophane layer enclosing the item has not been damaged or otherwise unsealed. A refund will be made but only of the price paid by you for the item in question and not for the price of returning the item itself. To return an item, please enclose a note giving the reason for the return along with your invoice or Sales Receipt. Package securely and send it to the address below.
6.3 Download Content:


text:
- log in
- account
New Customer Insights Analyst Covering Marketing Technology
Posted by Rusty Warner on May 11, 2014
If you haven't kept up with the activity in the marketing technology space – acquisitions, product enhancements, "cloud" wars, et al., then I don't blame you. The marketing technology landscape is complex, crowded, and confusing. To compete in the age of the customer, enterprises are quickly deploying technology to manage big data, execute contextual marketing, and orchestrate real-time customer interactions.
Whether you are a marketing technology vendor, buyer, or end user, this is an exciting time, and I am thrilled to join Forrester as a principal analyst on the Customer Insights team. I am based in London, and I will cover marketing technology along with my colleague Cory Munchbach. Together we will help Customer Insights (CI) Professionals as they navigate the digital marketing landscape and make marketing technology investment decisions. With a background that includes more than 25 years' experience in marketing, customer analytics, product management, and product marketing, with both large and small vendors in the marketing technology sector, I am excited about my new role at Forrester and on the CI team.
In the coming weeks, I'll be working with fellow analysts Jason McNellis on the cross-channel campaign management Forrester Wave™ and Cory Munchbach on the enterprise marketing platform Forrester Wave. I will also kick off my own research specifically addressing the impact of vendor activity on the marketing technology buyer as my first brief and then further explore the convergence of digital marketing, cross-channel campaign management, and real-time interaction management for the rest of the year. Stay tuned for more details on my planned research here.
For anyone who will be attending Forrester's Forum For Marketing Leaders in London, May 13 and 14, please say hello or book a one-to-one meeting. For everyone else, I look forward to meeting you in the course of my research. In the meantime, please let me know if there are areas of particular interest to you. Follow me @RustyWarner for research updates!
Comment from Blair Reeves (not verified) on Sun, 05/11/2014 - 17:08
Hi Rusty - good to have you aboard. Looking forward to your take (as well as Cory's!) on this whole "suites" vs. "platforms" thing that everyone has been debating lately. Hope to meet you soon out on the road.
FWIW, some thoughts of my own on "peak marketing cloud": www.bullishdata.com/2014/04/17/hit-peak-marketing-cloud/
Search Forrester's Blogs
Predictions 2017
The dynamics that will shape the future in the age of the customer »
Free Webinar
Planning for innovation and risk in the wake of Brexit »
Forrester's CX Index
Predict how actions to improve CX will affect revenue performance.
Measure the customer experiences that matter most »
Analyst Blogs
- Brandon Verblow (3)
- Brigitte Majewski (1)
- Carlton Doty (7)
- Cliff Condon (5)
- Collin Colburn (4)
- David Truog (2)
- Emily Collins (2)
- Erna Alfred Liousas (14)
- Fatemeh Khatibloo (2)
- Fred Giron (1)
- James McQuivey (1)
- Jennifer Wise (10)
- Jessica Liu (10)
- Jim Nail (35)
- Joe Stanhope (3)
- Laura Ramos (64)
- Lori Wizdo (1)
- Luca Paderni (11)
- Melissa Parrish (52)
- Michael Barnes (1)
- Peter O'Neill (3)
- Rebecca McAdams (3)
- Richard Joyce (5)
- Rob Brosnan (1)
- Rusty Warner (4)
- Ryan Skinner (43)
- Samantha Merlivat (5)
- Samantha Ngo (3)
- Sarah Sikowitz (6)
- Shar VanBoskirk (120)
- Susan Bidel (8)
- Thomas Husson (143)
- Tina Moffett (9)
- Xiaofeng Wang (42)
Top Categories
- June 2017 (1)
- May 2017 (1)
- May 2016 (1)
- April 2016 (1)
- February 2016 (1)
- January 2016 (1)
- November 2015 (1)
- July 2015 (1)
- May 2015 (2)
- March 2015 (1)
- February 2015 (2)
- January 2015 (2)
- November 2014 (1)
- See all


text:
Wrinkle-rexia Story about Botox Overusage is Ridiculous
A medical group out of UK has created a non-story about Botox. Any procedure can have its devotees and its abusers. The same is true for Botox.
Cosmetic Botox is safe for the reduction of facial wrinkles. People can become obsessed with any procedure. It is up to the cosmetic or plastic surgeon to educate the patient on the proper treatment. At my practice, I meet with each individual client to discuss their needs and direct them to the proper procedure.
Medical spas and surgeons' offices are not cookie cutter places. The physician should be able to individualize each client's treatment. This means at times directed patients away from treatments that will not give them benefit.


text:
You are here:
Download or search for brochures, bulletins and other resources from UMCOR and UMCOR partners.
Learn about the important work being done by the DisAbility Ministries and how you can support them.
We offer this resource in Adobe PDF format. It has one 8 1/2" x 11" "landscape style" page designed to be cut in half and printed back-to-back. A new insert is issued each month.


text:
Top Linksmain detailsbiographyby votesphoto galleryquotes
Filmographiesby yearby typeby ratingsby votesby TV seriesby genreby keyword
Did You Know?photo galleryquotes
Tracy (Character)
from The Hangover (2009)
|Photos (See all 4 | slideshow)
|Related Videos (see all 15)
FilmographyEdit Credits
- The Hangover Part III (2013) Played by Sasha Barrese
- The Hangover Part II (2011) Played by Sasha Barrese
- The Hangover (2009) Played by Sasha Barrese
... aka "Stopping in Vegas on the Way to a Wedding" - Israel (English title)
Additional Details
Plot Keywords:
Fun Stuff
Phil: It happened again, we lost Teddy.
Tracy: How bad is it, like, no wedding bad?
Phil: A bit worse than that.
See more »
You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.


text:
|Thread Tools
Oxy Acetylene Questions.....
Hello to all. Nice night were having here. I'm looking to get me a gas welding outfit, and am having some questions...... I'm almost sold on a Victor unit. I've thought about buying used on Ebay, but I don't want to buy someone elses used ratty stuff. I want to get a new set up, that I know will work the first time I hook it up. So, In my searching on eBay, I've found a Victor unit that goes by the handle of the Advantage II kit. It is supposed to have the 250 series regulators, I can't tell what torch handle or cutting attachment, Thats where you come in. Has anyone here ever used the Victor Advantage II set? any thoughts on it? Also, I've run across several kits by Smith Welding. Any feedback on the Smith brand? Is Smith a Victor compatible brand I wonder? I went to the Victor site, and I can't find any info on the advantage kits..... I also found nothing in the search here for smith welding.... so how about it rodders? As usual, thanks in advance for your time, and have a great evening.
....Hi Crazy Larry, Not sure if this is of any help or not because I have no idea about these particular kits. What I do know is that recently I went down and purchased a welding kit. I just bought the kit with hoses, the tips & torch & regulators. I already had the tanks at home from years ago. I bought the cheapest kit cuz I figured it wouldn't matter. A couple of weeks later I went to hook up the regulators and they wouldn't fit! I then found out that they have different size regulators for different tanks. I had the large tanks & the small regulators. I then had to go and buy an adapter. Not really a big thing, just an inconvenience. You might already know this, in which case just ignore this. But in case it helps, then great.... Bill....
Smith is an old-line welding company. You'll find a awful lot of professional welders choose that brand. Victor and Harris are good too. Watch out a little for Morris - a import Harris copy as far as I can tell.
Harbor Freight $89.00 Included backflow preventers and 3 different heating tips along with cutting tip. Works just a good as my Victors.
I would take a Smith as the first choice, they have never let me down. Victor is a decent brand though, you wouldn't go wrong with them either.
thanks for the input guys. all good to know.
I think there is some regional flavorability as far as Smith and Victor are concerned. only deciding factor there is the fact that my local people sell parts for victor almost exclusively. they can get the smith stuff, but it's not like you can walk in and pick up a tip if you needed to.......
Jeff, your harbor freight kit, can you find tips for it?
the only thing about anything chinese made is where can i get it worked on? I know if i have a problem with a victor or smith, i can get it fixed.
for what I was going to pay for regulators and shipping on ebay, I found a set that has the same regulators, and everything else I'd need to get.also on ebay. it's a buy it now, and it's always there, so i'll drop a link
it's not HF priced, but i think it'd do. you reckon?
this guy also carries Smith, looks like the comparable Smith set up is about a bill more?....
but that nickle finish shore is purty.
Last edited by crazy larry; 10-01-2004 at 03:13 PM.
Oxy/ Acet Frame Welding
Can anyone tell me before Mig and Tig and ARC welding came about.
What filler rod or technique did old race car drivers use with Oxy/Acet to build their roll cages and tubular frames?
I'd use the same rod as I do for TIG. 70-S2 You can get 70-S6 which is a bit cleaner but more expensive. both copper coated.
It has been a while since it was used, but I had one old body man want me to save the wire used on hay bales. but hay comes with nylon strings now.
I use the wire feed wire pieces that I pull out of the gun when the wire jambs, and creates a "birdnest".
Ok this is a seven year old thread just so everyone is aware of that.
Now about the advice to use hay bail wire and coat hanger, with due respect to you guys that's still a very bad idea. Coat hanger may be the old stand by for welding exhaust pipe and it may work ok for that but NEVER EVER use it for a weld that requires strength! Coat hanger and bail quality wire is made of "unkowneum", basically just scrap with an unknown alloy and carbon content plus it's just plain full of junk. Even regular quality TIG/gas wire should not be used for something like a roll cage and a good name brand (such as Linde) virgin alloy wire should be used. Never weld with junk unless you are welding on junk!
|Recent General Rodding Tech posts with photos
|Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
|Thread Tools


text:
Investigators interested in research on health disparities have a new mechanism to support their work: administrative supplements to existing NIA awards. These add-ons provide funds to start or expand health disparities-related aspects of the current grant not specified in the original grant proposal. They can support pilot research projects that connect to the parent NIA award, and emerging investigators can receive mentoring from the principal investigator of the parent award.
For more information, see the blog post by Dr. Carl Hill on this topic.


text:
Updated: HP EliteBook joins the fray
Find reviews of the best Asus Ultraportable/Ultrabooks.
12 October 2014
A £700 Ultrabook that punches above its weight
20 December 2011
Leading the Ultrabook charge, this stylish 13in laptop is sleek, accomplished and fast, while coming with all the accessories you might need for under £1,000.
Get TrustedReviews' award-winning reviews, opinions and advice delivered to your inbox for free!
By submitting your details, you'll also receive emails from Time Inc. UK, publisher of Trusted Reviews and
other iconic brands about its goods and services, and those of its carefully selected third parties.
Please tick here if you'd prefer not to hear about:
More information -
Trusted Reviews is part of the Time Inc. (UK) Ltd Technology Network
Get TrustedReviews' award-winning reviews and advice delivered to your inbox for free!


text:
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 3/4/2014 (1181 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
The contract dispute between the City of Brandon and its firefighters is now in the hands of the arbitrator.
Lawyers representing the city and the Brandon Professional Firefighters/Paramedics Association each submitted their case to the arbitration board over two and a half days. On Thursday, the hearing came to a close.
"We are confident in our case, and only time will tell now," said city manager Scott Hildebrand. "Our case was strong, it was well laid out. We're now in a holding pattern until the arbitrator delivers his decision."
The arbitrator's decision is expected within the next two or three months.
Arbitrator Michael Werier, along with the city's nominee, Rob Simpson, and the union's nominee, Alex Forrest, will meet for executive sessions to review all the evidence and submissions.
"We'll see whether there's a consensus among us or if not, where we stand on the issues," Werier said. "The parties are obviously interested in getting something soon than later, we'll do our best efforts to make a decision as soon as we're able to."
It has been 27 months since the contract ended for Brandon firefighters in December 2011.
Union president Wade Ritchie said to have the arbitration hearing finally complete is a "huge relief."
"Now it's just a waiting game and you sit on pins and needles waiting for the decision," he said, adding he is happy with the evidence that was presented on behalf of the union.
"Our evidence is strong."
The parties weren't able to come to an agreement despite lengthy negotiations, which began in the fall of 2011.
The union is asking for a 21 per cent wage increase over four years — nine per cent, six per cent, three per cent and three per cent.
The city is offering six per cent over three years, at two per cent each year.
The union has argued Brandon firefighters should be getting comparable wages to local police, as well as fire departments in similar-sized Prairie cities. As it is now, they say the gap is widening in both areas.
The city, on the other hand, says while comparator cities are useful, it's only one aspect. The city's legal team argued that Manitoba's economy is much different than other provinces, and some of the comparator cities are almost twice Brandon's size.
Grant Mitchell, the city's lawyer, argued that police are unique from all other professions, including firefighters, and he is not aware of a single, current example where firefighters make the same wage as police.
The union's legal team rebutted with fairly recent examples where there was virtual parity between police and firefighters in Brandon, between 2002 and 2005.
The union is also asking for retirement enhancements and for overtime to be double-time, when a firefighter is called in to work on a day off.
The city has proposed the introduction of a new classification — part-time/casual firefighters. The union's lawyer, Garth Smorang, noted that there has never been part-time/casual firefighters in the bargaining unit in Brandon.
"The city has never proposed this prior to this round," he said.
The union says there are not enough details on this new proposal, and didn't think the city successfully demonstrated a need for it.
"We're not opposed to sitting down and discussing it, but the city has never presented what they're going to do with it," Ritchie said. "Do these numbers become part of the bargaining unit, we would expect so, but that was never offered … Even though those positions aren't in the collective agreement, we still have an onus and a right to be part of that process to bring it in."
Hildebrand said the reason the city has proposed this new job classification is simply to cut overtime costs.
"Costs are nearly $700,000 and they need to be reined in," he said. "The union said that we didn't provide any details or justification, but if we did I'm sure the argument would be that we didn't consult with them, so you lose either way when you're discussing those types of things."
The city also submitted a proposal to change the way job promotions are handled within the fire department. Since the early 2000s, the department has used a "step-lock" promotion, which is based on seniority.
The city claims the union is "manipulating the system," by only putting one member forward when a position opens up.
"If it was open and clear for all employees to apply that are qualified, then at least we'd have a fair competition and the best candidate for the job would be chosen," Hildebrand said.
But the union president takes exception to that claim.
"We don't manipulate the system, we believe in seniority and we believe in experience because with experience comes confidence," Ritchie said.
» firstname.lastname@example.com
» Twitter: @jillianaustin


text:
Ocala Power Volleyball Wins National Championship
Published July 10th, 2013
Loading Video...
GAINESVILLE- The 16 and under Junior Olympic Volleyball team out of Ocala has won a national championship.
They defeated the Premier 16 Black team from North Texas for the title.
TV20's Zach Aldridge has more from the stuffy confines of the Ocala Volleyball practice gym.
Related Stories
- Vanguard Volleyball Wins 6A State Championship
- State Volleyball Championships Start off With Several Wins for North Central Florida
- Extra Mayo! Lafayette Wins 1A Volleyball State Championship!
- Trinity Catholic, PK Yonge, Bell Win Volleyball District Championships
- Ocala's PJ Williams Wins Defensive MVP In FSU National Championship Win
- Florida Men's T&F Win Outdoor National Championship
- CP Feels the Power as Ocala Welcomes Monster Truck Racing
- St. Francis Falls Short of Class 3A Volleyball Championship, Finish Runners-Up
- High School Volleyball Holds District Championships


text:
German Shepherd Dog Forums (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/)
- Puppy Behavior (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/puppy-behavior/)
- - Training a 6 Month GSD to walk nicely (http://www.germanshepherds.com/forum/puppy-behavior/466737-training-6-month-gsd-walk-nicely.html)
Training a 6 Month GSD to walk nicely
Hi There,
I need some guidance as to how to get my pup to walk alongside me nicely rather than trying to drag me and getting hiself all worked up when im trying to persevere at keeping him alongside me calmly.
179 Attachment(s)
What are you doing to try and get him to walk nicely?
for say if im trying to take him for a walk in a park and id like him to walk on one side and not drag me across the park he usually either drags me or goes crazy and tangles me up with the lead. Ive tried to alk with him on a shorter lead and if he pulls to hard doing quick short pulls on the lead and telling him to heel but it just doesn't work at all
Post 8 here has some links, there is one on training to walk a dog on a loose leash. :)
You are asking too much of him at this age. Start indoors, no distractions and reward reward reward for a loose leash or for location (ie by your side)...then bring him outside, perhaps your backyard. Then the front yard. Once all of these venues have been mastered, take it on the road...starting at times where you'll have the fewest distractions and work your way up.
Make sure that while your training you are using a super high value reward like chicken or hamburger.
Remember dogs associate learning with location (as well as many other things). Something you've done in your living room 1000 times is a different request in a different location.
Sent from Petguide.com Free App
I would suggest trying a proper prong collar:
If you do go this route, be sure to educate yourself on its usage:
I use one with my pup, and she walks beautifully. The key is that she self-corrects. I have had no need to place the collar on the active ring; the passive gentle pinch has been very effective.
Good luck :)
I thought a prong was recommend for grown dogs, no? 6 months is ok?
Sent from Petguide.com Free App
Of course, I wouldn't use this collar on an 8-week old pup, but a 6-month old pup should be just fine, as long as it is fitted and used properly.
|All times are GMT -4. The time now is 10:31 PM.
Powered by vBulletin® Copyright ©2000 - 2017, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
vBulletin Security provided by vBSecurity v2.2.2 (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2017 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.


text:
Audio and Video
Interview with Norman Lebrecht for Sinfini Music
Here's a piece for BBC News I did in 2012 (click here):
Eight televised performances of this year's BBC Proms festival in London are to be shown in Iran.
At the Proms on Saturday, 21 July Tehran-born harpsichordist Mahan Esfahani will be performing his own instrumental arrangement of Bach's 'The Art of Fugue' with The Academy of Ancient Music.
In a break from rehearsals Mr Esfahani talked to the BBC about the project and the significance of Western classical music to the people of Iran."
Mahan Esfahani discusses his orchestration of J.S. Bach's Art of Fugue (BWV 1080) for the Proms:
"Exploring Bach's Art of Fugue":
Video profile by the Borletti-Buitoni Trust, 2010:
Click here to see a *FULL RECITAL* of works by Handel, Rameau, and J.S. Bach on the 1912 Pleyel Harpsichord belonging to Wanda Landowska (1879-1959) at the Library of Congress in Washington D.C. (N.B.: RealPlayer required).
At the Holywell Music Room, Oxford, November of 2009:
Viktor Kalabis (1923-2006): Concerto for harpsichord and strings (1975)
With the BBC Concert Orchestra, live performance – February 2010
Bernardo Storace (fl. XVIIth century): Passacagli (in a)
& Alessandro Scarlatti (1660-1725): Variazioni sopra La Follia di Spagna
recorded live at the City of London Festival; original harpsichord by Gian Paolo Migliai of Florence, 1763.
Juan de Cabanilles (1644-1712): Passacalles (d)
& Tiento de Battalla del 8o Tono
recorded live at the City of London Festival; original harpsichord by Gian Paolo Migliai of Florence, 1763.
Bohuslav Martinu (1890-1959): Concerto for Harpsichord and Strings (1935) (extract)
BBC Symphony Orchestra cond. Jiří Bělohlávek, London 2010
Domenico Scarlatti (1685-1757): Sonata in b-minor, K 87; Sonata in d-minor, K 417 (Fuga)
J.S. Bach (1685-1750): Praeludium in a, BWV 922
recorded at Wigmore Hall, London, August 2009; harpsichord after Michael Mietke, 1702-1704.
Francis Poulenc (1899-1963): Concert Champêtre (1928) for harpsichord and orchestra
recorded live at BBC Hoddinott Hall, Cardiff, February 2010; BBC National Orchestral of Wales; Martyn Brabbins, conductor
I. Allegro molto – Adagio – Allegro molto,
II. Andante: Mouvement de Sicilienne,
III. Finale: Presto très gai
John Bull (c. 1562-1628): Fantasia on a Theme by Sweelinck
recorded for the BBC 'Early Music Show' at St. John's College, Oxford: organ after French Baroque models by Bernard Aubertin, 2008.
Jan Pieterszoon Sweelinck (1562-1621): Liedvariations on 'Mein Junges Leben Hat ein End'
recorded for BBC Radio 3, September 2009; harpsichord after Giusti.
Henry Purcell (1659-1695): Voluntary for ye Double Organ, Z. 719
recorded for the BBC 'Early Music Show' at St. John's College, Oxford: organ after French Baroque models by Bernard Aubertin, 2008.
Jean-Philippe Rameau: Suite en Re, from the 'Pièces de Clavecin (1724)'
Les tendres plaintes – Le Niais de Sologne – Les Soupirs – L'Entretien des Muses – Le Lardon – La Boiteuse – Les Cyclopes
recorded on the 1636/1763 Ruckers-Hemsch harpsichord at the Cobbe Collection, Hatchlands (UK)