text:
All prices are in All prices are in USD
A beautiful pair of earrings can make your entire outfit shine. Western jewelry shimmers for an eye-catching accessory that really dresses up your look. If you don't have time to match up an entire jewelry selection, pick a pair of fun earrings, and you're set to impress! Our women's earrings collection includes vibrant turquoise stones, crosses, stunning rhinestones, horseshoes, gemstones, stars, steerheads, buckles and cowboy boots – a western accent for every taste! Choose from our selection of French hooks, studs, to bedazzling hoop earrings. For the cowgirls who coordinate from head-to-toe, don't miss out on the necklace sets that take all the work out of matching your earrings to your necklace!


text:
CLEVELAND (AP) -- The Cleveland Clinic says more than 700 workers will take early retirement as the region's largest employer tries to cut costs.
WKYC-TV (http://on.wkyc.com/1eikKL5 ) reports that the northeast Ohio hospital system is moving forward with a multi-year plan to cut about $330 million from its budget.
Clinic officials said in a statement they plan to "backfill" nearly half of the jobs. They also said several hundred open positions would be closed.
The Cleveland Clinic system has about 42,000 employees in the region.
Information from: WKYC-TV, http://www.wkyc.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
HDD performance <-> Allocation unit size
Started by
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new account
Sign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now
Recently Browsing 0 members
No registered users viewing this page.


text:
A standout performance from Danny Roberts sealed his place as one of the country's top welterweight prospects at Cage Warriors 54, and he tells Harry Williams about the performance, his preparation, and the emotional walkout.
That's pretty heavy. A great performance made it a perfect, if emotional, night for Hot Chocolate!"With my friend's little brother passing away and me walking out to his song as a tribute, I got really caught up in the moment when making my way to the cage. I had all his family and relatives watching and supporting me. I was nearly in tears at one point on the ramp!
"Not just that, my granddad was diagnosed with cancer last year. He actually wasn't supposed to be at this fight and he's managed to fight through and overcome cancer. Having him there to show support and watch the fight meant so much to me. He's always followed my career, even when I was boxing at sixteen."


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
Russia are a tough international team, and one that nobody likes to face. Although they've had their own share of success, they should of had much more. From talents like Andrei Arshavin to Alan Dzagoev, they've proven they can create players to match the best of them. With Russia there's a general belief around the world that they will create a generation full of talent, and one that could potentially lift a major international trophy, then it won't be Arshavin on the back of the fans' soccer jerseys.


text:
Often I see threads drift away from the original OPs intent. That is a very normal thing to happen, because forums lend themselves to be conversational. So, I thought it would be nice to have a thread without a topic. It can go any direction that you like it to go, just remember: no politics, no religion, no nasties.
Other than those restrictions, let's just drift
I will start by asking when it gets dark in the evening now where you live.
Just drifting in to say it's lovely weather here, sunny but chilly cold. Nevertheless I am off out for the day, going to take my camera with me in case I spot any foxladies
Hey guys, join in the fun to create some Monsters
Google is your friend
Will they induce the most up-to-date global surveillance utilising satellites and google earth combined? Do you think?
Google is everyone's friend The question is, will they turn into the Evil Empire? :rofl: (Star-Wars, not MS, !)
Yes, they will.
Who first defined PI? How many years ago?
Why he named it as PI?
Yes they are
Uhm, I'm sure it'd be taken into account if someone was to rewrite the fundamentals. Maybe.
I've read somewhere that there's a lab in Japan devoted to calculation of pi. They've discovered a trillion of digits or something of that scale so far.
Oh and, Ulrike, do you actually remember all those digits you said?
No, not that good of a memory, but pretty good.
I have a strange thing though. I am a dyslexic, have sometimes a lot of difficulties with things that get twisted around, tumble into an odd pile. My husband sometimes uses this to confuse the heck out of me and we get a good laugh.
But back to the pi thing. The basic usage that I had to utilize this thing for was in mechanical engineering. We used most of the time just 3.14159 for all our calculations. That was exact enough then for the purpose.
Yeah, I know pi is 3.14159 26535 89793 23846 26433 83279 50288 41971 69399 37510...(truncated), usually used with about 10 decimal places for the purposes it is used most for. I have read somewhere that the number has never been fully completed, even with the help of computers (amazing), and yes, you do not round it up before you are finished. But that is just what it is
Make a square out of a circle
Your theory is interesting. I know too little about it to talk intelligently about it, just learned the basics back in the days when I needed to work with this
Which flavor?
This place is getting spookier and spookier. I have often had the self same thought myself and once asked my daughters tutor why it wasn't so. He said that it would complicate things and when I asked; how? He got all upset and said that he had no intention of discussing it as far greater minds than mine had settled on 3.14. I just laughed and taught my kids to use 6.28 anyway.
One might prove this or other way is better, but it is how it is. When people started using it (I think there's not even a definite answer who and when), there were no theories based on it and there was no way to see that 2*pi would be more convinient hundreds (thousands?) of years later. So we use what we have.
Perhaps they will, but if they have any balls then they will not make it exclusive to goverments only.. The way I see it is that no one has anything to worry about if the survelance is benelovant. How cool would it be to zoom into google earth and watch real-time the traffic in cities and freeways? Still there are larger issues surrounding this idea, which come under further-reaching laws of privacy. The question is, can independent companies (such as google) avert and save the world from over-controling goverments, who in any situation always attempt to make the most of new technology/possibilities?
I think technology such as that will inevitably be used by governments. There is always a way under some pretense for gov to get their hands on stuff like that. They declare some emergency and they confiscate it. I do not trust any government, benevolence goes only so far with these guys. So it is. Or some guy can make some huge amount of money selling it to some government, ideals go only so far with many people.
I am actually surprised how little control the gov has implemented so far. I guess the bureaucratic machine is too slow to catch up with development right now. For how long?
I think that the goverments probably do have just such technology (only as good as the weather of course ) but Google earth is years behind this implementation in many respects. It could get a whole lot better though, which is the interesting part.
If you mean gov. control over the internet, then I am glad of their un-wakefulness. Any future of the internet controled by goverment is a dealthly thing, only trusted peer-reviewed internet operators should decide what should and should not appear on the web.. consider truly aweful things that can be available on the web, and consider a body set up to ensure all un-humane things are removed. There is a thin line..


text:
The Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center is a multidisciplinary center committed to improving the understanding and management of disorders distinguished by symptoms of chronic pain and fatigue such as Fibromyalgia. While we are part of the Department of Anesthesiology in the University of Michigan Medical School, we maintain strong ties to many other departments across the UM Health System, including the Department of Urology, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Department of Family Medicine, Department of Internal Medicine, UM Dental School, Department of Neurology, as well as the VA/Ann Arbor Healthcare System.
We are dedicated to providing current, evidence-based information to patients, their family and friends, and health care providers. Our research focuses on exploring the underlying neurobiologic mechanisms that drive these disorders, as well as testing new and existing interventions. Our goals are to advance the understanding and treatment of these illnesses, and to educate the public and the medical and scientific community.


text:
Bookmark this site
The New York Post reported on Aug. 16 that undisclosed sources have reported talks between Coinstar (Bellevue, WA) and a private equity firm. A Coinstar spokeswoman told the newspaper that the company will not comment on "rumors and speculation."
According to the Post, "Coinstar, best known for its self-service movie rental kiosks, is holding talks about a potential sale while it also navigates a vending-machine expansion ranging from coffee to photo printing." | SEE STORY
This spring, Coinstar announced a test of a whole-bean single-cup vender, called Rubi, in conjunction with the Seattle's Best unit of Starbucks. The company's Redbox Automated Retail unit also formed a partnership with Verizon Communications to launch a DVD-and-streaming video service, and began negotiations to purchase certain assets of NCR Corp.'s DVD kiosk business (see VT, March). That deal closed in late June.
The Post reported that Coinstar generates about 70% of its earnings from the 35,000 DVD kiosks operated by its Redbox division; the remainder comes from Coinstar self-service coin counting machines that return a small percentage of the transaction value.
The newspaper observed that "Private-equity firms like businesses that require little capital investment and have steady streams of profit." Coinstar fits the profile, the newspaper stated.
Reuters news service subsequently reported that Coinstar shares rose by as much as 10% after the Post story was published. Securities analysts it consulted suggested that Coinstar "has too many growth drivers ahead to consider a sale at this stage," and speculated that if it were to sell anything to a private equity firm, the coin-counting business would be the most likely candidate.


text:
1/2 tbsp whole white peppercorns
2 tsp fennel seeds
pinch coriander seeds
1 tsp cumin seeds
1 tsp sea salt
500g sashimi-grade tuna loin, skin and blood line removed
2 handfuls baby rocket leaves
60g butter beans, sliced on diagonal, blanched and refreshed
1/4 cup drained semi-dried tomatoes
extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
Preserved lemon dressing
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
juice of 1/2 lemon
1 tsp preserved lemon rind, finely chopped
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Serves 4
Toast spices in a dry frying pan until fragrant, remove from heat and set aside to cool.
Grind sea salt with spices in mortar and pestle to form a coarse powder.
Cut tuna in half lengthways and roll each piece in spice mixture until evenly coated. Sear tuna on a well-heated, oiled frying pan over high heat until it has cooked 5-6mm of the way up on each side. Allow to cool, and then wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until needed.
For the dressing, whisk all ingredients together to combine. Season to taste with sea salt and freshly ground pepper.to make salad, place rocket leaves, beans and tomatoes in small bowl. Add enough preserved lemon dressing to just coat.
Toss to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Arrange salad on plate and top with tuna slices. Drizzle tuna with a little olive oil and a sprinkling of sea salt and white pepper. Serve immediately.
1 vanilla bean, split in half lengthways, seeds removed
750ml single cream
3 tsp vanilla extract
5 lemongrass stalks, white parts only,
thinly sliced
330g caster sugar
270ml water
12 egg yolks
Pineapple salsa
400g pineapple flesh, cut to 1cm dice (1 small pineapple or 1/2 medium)
juice of 2 large oranges
small pinch freshly ground white pepper
1 tsp pink peppercorns, lightly crushed
Serves 6-8
In a small saucepan, put vanilla seeds into the cream along with vanilla extract and lemongrass. Bring to a simmer over a medium heat, then remove from the heat, transfer to a bowl and when cool, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight.
The next day, combine the sugar and water in a small saucepan over a low heat. Stir until sugar has dissolved, then increase the heat until syrup registers 105°C on a sugar thermometer.
Meanwhile, Whisk egg yolks on medium speed in a mixer. Pour hot syrup slowly down the inside of the bowl, whisking all the time. Continue to whisk until cool.
Strain solids out of the cream mixture and discard. Whisk the cream to soft peaks. Once the egg yolk mix is cool, fold in cream. Pour into a loaf tin lined with plastic wrap and freeze for at least 6 hours (but preferably overnight).
For salsa, heat a saucepan over high heat and add pineapple. Sear for about 1 minute, or until pieces start to caramelise. Reduce heat to medium, add orange juice and white pepper, and cook for a few minutes, or until the pineapple is tender. Remove from heat and add pink peppercorns.
To serve, dip loaf tin into hot water for a few seconds, place a chopping board on top, and flip over. Cut into thick slices with a hot knife, and place on serving plates. Top with a few spoonfuls of salsa.
• Prawns, salmon and ocean trout are all great in this salad. It also works with chicken, quail or pork - just change cooking times to make sure they are cooked all the way through.
• Toasting the spices for the crust brings out the essential oils and makes a huge difference to the flavour.
• Remember to start the parfait recipe at least a day - preferably two - ahead of serving time.
• The salsa can of course be made using any seasonal fruit. At this time of year, stone fruit and berries are rocking.
• If the parfait doesn't loosen when serving, try rubbing a hot cloth on the base of the loaf tin.
Chilled rose
Capturing the finesse of the Adelaide Hills, the 2011 La Línea Tempranillo Rosé ($21) delivers aromatics of redcurrant, cranberry and red liquorice. With a dry, refreshing palate, it's ideal paired with the spice-crusted tuna salad.
Photography by William Meppem. Styling by Hannah Meppem. Food preparation by Kirsten Jenkins.


text:
Nearly Nine Out of Ten Businesses Take Proactive Approach to Security: AT&T Study
Investments in Cloud Services and Mobile Applications Help Businesses Prepare for Potential Disasters
Dallas, Texas, June 10, 2013
With fears of potential security breaches and natural disasters like Superstorm Sandy and the recent Oklahoma tornado weighing heavily on IT executives, businesses nationwide have continued to grow and advance their business continuity and disaster recovery plans to incorporate the adoption of wireless network capabilities, cloud services and mobile applications.
The annual AT&T* Business Continuity Study found that:
- More than half of executives surveyed (63%) cite the looming threat of security breaches as their most important security concern for 2013.
- 84 percent of executives are concerned about the use of mobile networks and devices and its impact on security threats.
- 88 percent of those surveyed understand the increasing importance of security and indicate that their companies have a proactive strategy in place.
- Nearly two-thirds (64%) of companies include their wireless network capabilities as part of their business continuity plan.
- 87 percent of executives indicate their organizations have a business continuity plan in place in case of a disaster or threat – a slight uptick from last year (86%).
The results for the latest AT&T annual business continuity study brings to light several trends regarding how businesses are preparing themselves for potential disasters and threats. AT&T has conducted this study for twelve consecutive years, surveying IT executives from companies in the United States with at least $25 million in annual revenue to measure the national pulse on business continuity planning.
2013 AT&T Business Continuity Study Key Findings:
With the increase in IT budgets, companies are increasingly utilizing the cloud for their business continuity plans to help minimize the impact of potential threats and disasters.
- Three-fourths (76%) of companies are using cloud or plan to invest in cloud services in 2013. Of those surveyed, 62 percent already include cloud services as part of their corporate infrastructure – up 11 percentage points from the previous year.
- 66 percent (two-thirds) of companies are using or considering using cloud services to augment their business continuity strategy.
- For disaster recovery purposes, a plurality of companies plan on leveraging cloud computing for data storage (49%)
As companies look beyond the potential impact of natural disasters to the impact of network security events, they continue to expand their disaster plans accordingly.
- Three-fourths (78%) of companies indicated that their business continuity plan accommodates the possibility of a network security event.
- Seven out of ten (73%) companies are taking proactive or reactive measures to protect against distributed denial of services (DDos) attacks.
- 52 percent are taking proactive measures by identifying potential attacks with DDoS protection services.
- The majority of organizations surveyed invest in mobile security services. Of those companies, 66 percent take proactive measures against DDoS attacks.
"Companies today are very aware and concerned about the potential threats that could disrupt their operations," said Michael Singer, AVP, Mobile, Cloud and Access Management Security at AT&T. "With their business continuity plans in place, businesses are investing in new technologies like network enabled cloud services to help strengthen and expand their overall continuity strategies."
AT&T offers a wide array of business continuity services, encompassing disaster planning, risk management, recovery preparedness and communications readiness. In addition, services such as business-impact analysis, risk assessments, enterprise hosting, cloud computing and application services, a full continuum of storage solutions, high-availability network solutions and network and IT security solutions can be important components of a company's business continuity plans.
AT&T also conducts several Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) exercises each year in both regional and international markets. These events are designed to test, refine and strengthen AT&T's business continuity and disaster recovery services. By simulating large-scale disasters and network service disruptions, AT&T can apply and refine best practices for rapidly restoring communications.
AT&T has invested more than $600 million in its NDR program, which includes specially trained managers, engineers and technicians from across the United States, as well as a fleet of more than 320 self-contained equipment trailers and support vehicles that house the same equipment and components as an AT&T data-routing or voice-switching center.
For more information, click: 2013 AT&T Business Continuity Study and year-over-year comparisons.
Study Methodology
The 2013 AT&T Business Continuity Study was conducted by Research Now and is based on the results of a national sample of 500 online surveys among Information Technology (IT) executives in companies with over $25 million in annual revenue. Surveys were obtained between April 30 and May 5, 2013.
All participating executive have primary responsibility for business continuity planning, with fifty-nine percent (59%) representing companies with locations outside the U.S.


text:
The genuine angora hairs used in these bed socks trap air like an insulated window, providing exceptional warmth eight times that of wool, helping to improve circulation. Made from the silky, fluffy hair of angora rabbits that are shorn after a full year's growth, the socks are blended with wool and nylon for durability. They are well-suited for those who suffer from cold feet while sleeping, warding off chilblains. Light ribbing keeps the socks securely about the feet without unwanted constriction. 50% angora/30% wool/20% nylon. Gray. Presented in our signature gift box.
Lifetime Guarantee
The Genuine Angora Bed Socks come with The Hammacher Schlemmer Lifetime Guarantee. If this product ever disappoints you, for any reason, you may return your Hammacher Schlemmer purchase for exchange, credit, or refund.
Should you have any questions, we are available seven days a week (8:00 am – midnight EST). Please call 1-800-321-1484 to speak with a specialist or email us at email@example.com to receive a response within three business hours or less.
May we recommend:
(based on 24 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
5 Stars
4 Stars
3 Stars
2 Stars
1 Stars
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Best Uses
Feels too small
Feels true to size
71% (15 reviews)
(15 reviews)
Feels too large
Reviewed by 24 customers
Displaying reviews 1-10
Back to top
Previous Page | Next Page »
(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Husband loves them!
By Debbie
from Maryland
Bought them for my husband, who has diabetes and neuropathy pain in his feet. He loves them! They keep his feet warm, are non-binding yet don't fall off. Can't vouch for durability yet, but so far they've gone through the laundry a couple of times and still look and feel like new. Great product!
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Was this review helpful? Yes / No
- flag this review
By jtgd
from San Jose, CA
It's only been a week so I can't speak to durability, but they are soft, comfortable, not too tight and most importantly, WARM! If your feet get cold at night when you sleep, this is what you need. They are worth every penny. (I did shop around and the prices were all the same).
(2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)
Not really for littler feet - but warm
By trip
from MI.
Use primarily at night in bed to keep feet warm. The fit however is not good for size 6 women's and sometimes comes off - top should be elastic somehow - or otherwise adjustable. They are warm but the location of the seam down the middle of the bottom makes them uncomfortable for walking around.
Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend
These are great -
By Sue
from California
These are great for keeping feet warm while sleeping, but doesn't make your feet sweat. Size runs large, so check the sizing charts!!Don't wear as everyday, wears out faster that way.
(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)
Perfect for it's intended purpose
By Retired seventy-something
from Jefferson City, Missouri
We use this product exclusively for sleeping. Much better than socks! Even wool ones. VERY comfortable and VERY warm. Fit looser than a sock and do not bind and constrict at the ankle. We love them!! Haven't had long enough to know how durable they'll be.
She loves them!
By Ed
from Gainesville, VA
She loves the Genuine Angora Bed Socks! They are perfect for keeping her toes warm in the winter.
Wonderful socks
By Ginna22154
from Mexico, Missouri
I never knew there were sleep socks---these are wonderful--warm feet!!
(1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)
Nice quality but way too long
By john the machinist
from Seattle WA
Bought these for my daughter and I think she won't be wearing them much and should have returned them. She is a womans size 9 shoe and the size M socks were too long for her.
I would buy this product again and again
By Florida resident
from Sarasota, FL
Best fitting socks. Not tight,great to sleep in. My feet are always cold, but not when I have the socks on.
wife just loves them
By bob the builder
from pennsylvania
keeps feet warm
COPYRIGHT © 2017 HAMMACHER SCHLEMMER & COMPANY, INC. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. W106147 E. 57th ST • NEW YORK, NY • 10022 • 1-800-_321-1484


text:
Largest Wallpaper and Photo Gallery of God Wallpapers Actress Ganesh Ji
We have huge collection of God Celebrity Ganesh Ji Wallpapers.Download Ganesh Ji Hot & God Wallpapers and Photos for your Desktop & Mobile Phones. Be sure to look at the numerous pages of Ganesh Ji Wallpapers, as these wallpapers are in latest order. The perfect Ganesh Ji Wallpapers you are looking to download may be on another page.
Are you a big fan of Ganesh Ji? Check out the largest collection of Ganesh Ji Wallpapers! You can now adorn your desktop with new, high quality Ganesh Ji. Having won millions of hearts, Ganesh Ji is as an immensely talented entertainer in the Hot Industry! Download wallpapers of Ganesh Ji now and keep adding to your Ganesh Ji wallpaper collection! .
Go4wallpapers provides categorised links to wallpaper which is developed by a talented designers.Go4wallpapers does not include any topless or nude images.


text:
The Hockey News' Rankings in the Yearly Yearbook were released, and for the West they're as follows:
1 Detroit Red Wings
2 San Jose Sharks
3 Minnesota Wild
4 Dallas Stars
5 Anaheim Ducks
6 Edmonton Oilers
7 Chicago Blackhawks
8 Calgary Flames
9 Nashville Predators
10 Phoenix Coyotes
11 Vancouver Canucks
12 Columbus Blue Jackets
13 Los Angeles Kings
14 Colorado Avalanche
15 St. Louis Blues
Detroit at the top is an absolute no-brainer. They won the Cup and somehow got better by adding Marian Hossa. They've got Pavel Datsyuk locked up for awhile, and it's hard to see Henrik Zetterberg not follow suit. Niklas Kronwall, and to a lesser extent, Jonathan Ericsson, look to take over Nicklas Lidstrom's mantle when he retires. They're going to remain a powerhouse for years to come.
I have a hard time believing Minnesota will finish atop the Northwest Division. They lost key offensive pieces in Pavol Demitra and Brian Rolston, and replaced them with two aging veterans (Owen Nolan, Andrew Brunette) and a mid-level winger in Antti Miettinen. Their biggest acquisition is Marek Zidlicky, but the Flames have improved more – Calgary's the early division favourite.
I don't think the Oilers will finish that high. Adding Lubomir Visnovsky was huge, but they will miss Jarret Stoll's shot on the PP. Erik Cole was also another nice add, but I don't think Visnovsky and Cole makes them better than the Coyotes. Their biggest question mark remains in net, and with some quality goaltending in the West that might be their downfall.
The Coyotes to me are a playoff team – they've got a talented forwards, a responsible captain, a respectable defense highlighted by a rejuvenated Ed Jovanovski, and good goaltending from Ilya Bryzgalov. The dogs have tons going for them, and with Kyle Turris expected to make the squad out of training camp the team will be loaded with offense, led by the newly-acquired Olli Jokinen, who might get his first taste of playoff hockey this season.
How the Kings are ahead of the Avs and Blues is beyond me. Technically, they don't even exist in the NHL because they've yet to reach the salary floor. Even with they do be re-signing all their RFAs, their team is laughable at best, and just might win the Calder Cup. This team needs at least two more season to grow before they're even a playoff contender – it looks like they're going for the John Tavares sweepstakes and rebuilding Pittsburgh-style.
The Avs, even without Joe Sakic for most of the season, remained competitive until the late stages of the season. Should Sakic retire, they don't have a player to take over as captain or offensive dynamo yet, although Paul Stastny comes close. A healthy Ryan Smyth and having Adam Foote for a whole season, with some of Darcy Tucker's toughness, will make them a respectable squad, but like the Oilers, their biggest question mark remains in net.
Stay tuned for the East.


text:
What I Did This Summer: Learn how an international arts festival is run
"What I Did This Summer" follows a number of University of South Carolina students this summer as they work, travel, and explore the world. Many of them are blogging about their adventures. This is the first story in the series.
Check out Brantly Hancock's blog at http://web.sc.edu/wpmu/brantlyhancock.
For 17 days and nights each spring, Spoleto Festival USA fills Charleston with more than 140 performances in opera, theater, dance, and chamber, symphonic, choral, and jazz music. The festival is in its 34th season and is internationally recognized as America's premier performing arts festival. This year, the festival runs from May 28 through June 14.
Brantly Hancock
Art history major Brantly Hancock will be a festival apprentice during those 17 days and nights.
"I'm in Spoleto's apprenticeship program and I'll be working in the box office in one of three locations: a kiosk, on site, or in the main call center," said Hancock, a junior from Easley.
The apprenticeship really began for her on May 16 with a 12-day training program.
"I'll handle incoming telephone sales orders, process mail orders, sell event tickets in the box office and at performance sites, disseminate program information, and reconcile daily ticket sales," Hancock said. "I'm like a representative of Spoleto: I'll try to get people to go to different festival events and let them know about other things they can do and see in Charleston."
Spoleto logo
Spoleto's apprentice program is a short-term intensive opportunity to learn about the performing arts world and to acquire hands-on experience in producing an international arts festival. Apprentices work under the guidance of professional arts administrators and technicians. They work at least a 40-hour week, and housing, a travel allowance, and a performance pass are provided.
"Getting into the program is a competitive process," Hancock said. "I watched for the call for applications on the Spoleto home page and applied as soon as it was posted. There are about 18 interns in the box office, and there are other areas where apprentices can work, like artist services, development, media relations, and orchestra management."
For a career, Hancock is looking into the commercial aspects of art and into the contemporary art business world.
"I'm a hotel, restaurant, and tourism management minor, so I'm also interested in travel and tourism," she said. "The Spoleto apprenticeship is the perfect learning experience for me."
By Web Communications


text:
Our Finnish Enstone returnee is determined to harness the positives from his E21 debut and strike back with a strong performance at the season-ending Brazilian Grand Prix
Heikki, What do you think of Interlagos?
It's a great circuit and certainly different from Austin. There are some really nice corners, some more ups and downs and it runs anti-clockwise. The weather can be interesting when there's potential for rain as it can make for some really challenging conditions. It's a good place for us to end the season as it's one of those tracks where anything can happen. The track itself is quite tricky. It's pretty narrow in parts and you need to make sure you get your lines right or it's very easy to make a mistake. It's also fair to say that it has one of the best atmospheres of the whole season. The fans are incredibly passionate about Formula 1. They're very knowledgeable and they turn the whole weekend into a giant party in the stands. It's pretty cool on Sunday when you're on the gird and all the stands are bouncing. It really is a cool place to race Formula 1 cars.
What are your feelings on your Austin weekend?
The race didn't go the way we wanted and I'm not sure if it was the car or if the driver was just a little rusty! We had a problem with the front wing losing downforce which meant we lost pace, but this improved later on when we changed the front wing. There was a KERS issue too about halfway through the race, though not enough to account for my lack of race pace! We'll have a good look at the data and hopefully be on top of things far better for the race in Brazil.
Are there plenty of positives heading to Brazil?
Apart from the race it was an encouraging weekend in Austin, so I feel well prepared. The car is quick for sure. It's fantastic to drive when things are going the right way, so if we can get on top of the issues we had in Austin then the potential is certainly there for a good result. I don't think we could start the weekend much better than we did last time out, but we can sure finish it better! Let's see what happens; my goal is to help the team achieve their target in the Constructors' Championship, so I'll be pushing right to the end.
What do you think of the E21 now you have a weekend's experience of it?
The E21 feels good and it gives you the confidence to attack straight away as you can lean on it pretty comfortably without it snapping away from you; it's really a stable car. This was certainly one of the reasons why I was able to get up to speed pretty quickly. It's really kind on tyres too and you really notice this on the longer stints. Overall, it's a great car.
Has it been good to work with the Enstone crew again?
It's been very straight-forward with no issues at all which has really allowed me to concentrate on the car and the racing. There are some familiar faces around the garage from my time here in the past, which always help you to settle in too.
What do you want to achieve in the final race of 2013?
We'll try to have a stronger Sunday and get a better result. It was quite a smooth weekend up until the race in Austin, but in Brazil it could be a different story so let's see how it goes. The main thing is to try and get a good result. The car is right up there – we saw that with Romain's performance in Austin – and it's really good to drive so the potential is there. Certainly, I don't want to make any predictions. It could be a difficult weekend or it could be a great weekend; who knows? We just need to work well with the car like we did in Austin, get up to speed quickly so we're in good shape going into qualifying, and try to avoid any issues in the race. A better start with a stronger first lap will help too of course; if we put all these things together we should have a strong race.
After a standout performance in Austin, Romain Grosjean looks ahead to the season finale at Interlagos hoping to end the year on a high
Tell us about Interlagos, Romain; is it a track you like?
It's a fantastic track; there's really no part of it that isn't great. It suits my driving style so I'm really looking forward to it. The E21 has been performing really well this year and there's no reason to think it won't be a great car once again in Brazil.
Is there a specific part of the track you like the most?
Everything! It's a fantastically challenging track which never seems to let you relax. Even the main start-finish 'straight' isn't boring as it starts uphill with some interesting camber, then gradually turns before finishing at the downhill turn one where it's so easy to out-brake yourself. If I had to pick favourite parts of Interlagos, I would say the first and last corners. The first corner is really technical and punishes you if you get it wrong, while the last corner is so fast and really puts quite a strain on your body. As a driver I really enjoy these corners. It's one of the real classic old-style tracks so it's very hard to pick out a single element; I love it!
How difficult has it been taking the fight to the Red Bulls over the last few races?
They have a very fast car, of that there is no doubt! Sometimes we get a sniff of being able to chase Seb [Vettel], but now he's got the championship in the bag he's got some additional confidence and speed which makes it all the more difficult! Being able to chase and lead just one of the Red Bulls is really quite some achievement for the team and I'm so grateful to everyone at Enstone for all their hard work throughout the season.
Why do you think the team is performing so well at the moment?
The whole team at the track and back at Enstone are doing an amazing job. The spirit of these guys is awesome; I really can't say enough about them. They come to the track or the factory having had just a few hours' sleep after the late night's work the previous day, but they're always happy to do anything they can to get the best from a weekend. We drivers are always wanting more from a car, and they never stop trying to make that happen.
You had quite a fight with Mark Webber in Austin?
You know that Mark is very experienced and he's never going to give up, so that certainly puts the pressure on. Equally, it gives you very good motivation as you know there is no option to make a mistake as he will just take the place. It's really satisfying racing with such a good competitor, and also very satisfying when you're the one who crosses the finish line ahead.
Weather is usually quite a talking point in Brazil, with the altitude playing a factor. How will you approach the weekend?
To be honest the weather and altitude is not something we can change and therefore we just have to deal with it. We will plan our strategy well and just aim to be in a position to fit the right tyres at the right time. The good news is that Brazil is closer to our normal time zone, so jet lag will be less hard to cure when we go back home!
What do you think of São Paulo and Brazil in general?
It's a great place to end the season and I know the crew like visiting there. It's been a long year, so I think everyone is really looking forward to the end of season party which our sponsor burn is going to hold; that should be a great night! Brazilian people are very friendly and there are some great places to eat. We'll have a team meal with everyone before the track action gets underway and that's a pretty good way to say thank you for everyone's efforts throughout the year.
How would you like to end the 2013 season?
Well it's always fantastic to be on the podium and of course the top step is always our target. We won't know how well we and our opposition will perform until we're out on track, but we're certainly pushing to do the very best we can.


text:
First Person
The GuardiansBy Sarah Manguso
The Thursday edition of the Riverdale Press carried a story that began An unidentified white man was struck and instantly killed by a Metro-North train last night as it pulled into the Riverdale station on West 254th Street.
The train's engineer told the police that the man was alone and that he jumped. The police officers pulled the body from the track and found no identification. The train's 425 passengers were transferred to another train and delayed about twenty minutes.
When college was over, we all moved to New York. Harris's mother cosigned a lease for a loft apartment in Manhattan, on Chambers Street, and for the next decade, a lot of people we knew lived there for a week or a month or a few years.
The third-floor loft, a photographer's former studio, was fourteen hundred square feet and had a small bathroom with a door, a tiled area with a refrigerator and a stove, and a smaller area in the opposite corner, about four by six feet, raised eight inches with some plywood.
I bought some cheap red velvet and hand-sewed a curtain to surround those twenty-four square feet and mounted a bar on the two open edges. I hung my clothing on wire hangers begged from the dry cleaner around the corner, borrowed a narrow futon and a plastic crate from Harris, and lived there for two and a half months.
My ten-foot-high window looked south onto the World Trade Center. It was so close I didn't need to think about it. When I woke up, it was there, filling the window with its mirrors.
My roommates paid more rent than I did and lived in office cubicles separated by drywall. It was more than a year before anyone figured out how to put up a ceiling. As we fell asleep at night, we spoke to each other in the dark like brothers and sisters. Sometimes someone played music in his cubicle so we all could hear it.
After a while we instituted a rule against that, trying to force the illusion of privacy. Read More


text:
ObamaCare Rollout Hits Another Big Bump
(NEWSER) – The first year of the Affordable Care Act may not be too affordable for some. The New York Timesreports that another key part of ObamaCare—this time, a cap on out-of-pocket expenses for patients—will be delayed by a year. The law was supposed to guarantee that individuals would not have to pay more than $6,350 and families more than $12,700, but insurers argued successfully that they needed more time to comply. The reason? They say they haven't had enough time to get their computers in sync on the issue.
Read the full story on Newser.com
More stories from Newser:


text:
Download the SurveyBuildR.jar file. Make sure you download it as a .jar file. Internet Explorer for some reason wants to save it as a .zip file. They you will not be able to run this application. If you have java installed, which you need to run the applet, just click on the file to start it.
Here is a Windows package. Unzip the folder into any convenient document directory. In the folder is a shortcut that can be dragged to the desktop or other place to use.
All of the operations of the program are the same as for the applet, except for the addition of a file menu. It has the following options.
Preview works and you do not have to be online to use SurveyBuildR as an application. It will store your preview file as "survey.html" in the same directory that you save SurveyBuildR. Each time you preview the file, it recreates the file so do not build up files. However, if you wish to preview a visual analog scale item, you will need to download the VAS files to the SurveyBuildR directory. Follow these directions.


text:
Sandy • No matter how many years she has done it, Shauna Kerr never ceases to be amazed by the satisfaction that fills her with each rendition of the Festival of Trees.
"It's such a good feeling knowing we're putting on an event so dear to so many people," said Kerr, of Centerville, chairwoman again this year of the 42nd annual fundraiser for Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City.
"It's such a wonderful facility and there are so many people eager to give back to the hospital for the services they've received," she added. "Fortunately, I've had no children or grandchildren who have needed it. But I still feel we're lucky to have it in the community."
In 1970, that sentiment inspired a group of 15 women led by Betty Wells to organize a fundraising event built around all things Christmas. In the 42 years since then, the Festival of Trees has raised almost $31 million for the children's hospital, including $1.65 million last year.
The effort is now overseen by an 85-member volunteer board of women who work year-round on the four-day event, which runs Nov. 28 through Dec. 1, at South Towne Exposition Center in Sandy.
Assisting Kerr on the management team this year are Kathy Bess of South Jordan, Aimee Snow of Riverton, Marie Partridge of Kaysville and Stacey Telford of West Point.
Kerr initially got involved to help her mother, Doris Beck, one of the festival's early organizers. Now she's been on the executive board for 14 years, the last two as chairwoman.
"It's just such a worthy cause," she said. "Helping children, knowing that every penny raised by the festival helps children at Primary Children's."
The event's spirit really takes off on Monday, two days before South Towne's doors open to festivalgoers at 10 a.m.
"All the decorators come in," Kerr noted. "There's an amazing transformation of 220,000 square feet of cement into a wonderland of Christmas trees, wreaths, centerpieces and quality."
There will be about 800 trees in all, along with everything from handmade Christmas cards to scones made from dough donated by Terrels Country Bakery in Mount Pleasant, one of many vendors who contribute goods or services.
"All these people put their hearts and souls into the items they're donating," Kerr said. "It may be a tribute to someone they lost, or to someone who survived. Most of the trees have a story that goes along with them."
Organizers are intent on keeping ticket prices at affordable levels, she insisted, making it easier for families to attend and become enveloped in the spirit of the season. With so many children attending the festival annually, organizers have made sure there are plenty of kids' activities from face-painting and a playhouse to opportunities to get pictures taken with Santa Claus.
For Primary Children's spokeswoman Robyn Austin, the ongoing popularity of the Festival of Trees demonstrates that the community's insistence on caring well for its children is thriving.
There's a side benefit too.
"Oh, and did I mention the sweet rolls? The calories have been removed," Austin said. "That is part of the magic of the Festival of Trees."
Twitter: @sltribmikeg
At the door • $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, $3 for children ages 2-11.
Discount tickets • (at most Zions Bank branches) $4 for adults, $2.50 for children.
Wednesday Family Day • $15 for up to six immediate family members.
Festival of Trees
P The 42nd annual fundraiser for Primary Children's Medical Center will run Wednesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m., at South Towne Exposition Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy.


text:
And if Kerry pulls all this off, he's the Metternich of our times.
Metternich, next after Napoleon and Talleyrand, was an important figure in a stirring epoch.
Your people have made me a real Metternich, a genuine Machiavelli.
Judged by the standard of its own aims Metternich's diplomacy was, on the whole, completely successful.
While he was thus engaged the cry was raised, "Down with Metternich!"
The tenor (p. 170) of his private conversation with Metternich and others was that he would rest content with what he had.
Downfall of Metternich Metternich realized that the end had come.
By this easy device Metternich was able to assume, without resistance, the Imperial tone, which suited his position.
Moreover, a new Metternich appeared in the person of Schwarzenberg.
This proclamation strengthened still further the hands of Metternich.


text:
Mediation Program
To aid the expeditious and just resolution of civil appeals, the Court of Appeal for the Sixth District has established a mediation Program ("Program")
Law Library
The library at the Court of Appeal, Sixth Appellate District serves the justices and research attorneys at the court and is not open to the public. The library contains approximately 30,000 volumes, including the justices' chamber collections.
If you are a self-represented litigant, you may find the following resources to be of general assistance:
The Sixth District Self-Help Manual is under construction at this time. There are various Self Help Manuals prepared by other districts of the California State Court of Appeal that may be of general assistance. Please keep in mind that other districts may have local rules which will be reflected in their manual.


text:
Money earmarked for political convention effort
(Cleveland) - Cuyahoga County Council members, Tuesday, unanimously approved the allocation of 2.5 million dollars in the effort to land the Democratic or Republican National Conventions in 2016.
A group of city, county, business and civic leaders have launched a bid to bring one of the events to the Northcoast. The city's bid has already been sent off to Washington D.C. for consideration by both parties.
Get breaking news sent to your mobile phone. Text "news" to 21095.
(Copyright 2014 Clear Channel, all rights reserved.)


text:
CHINO - A three-judge panel last week granted California six more months to meet a prison population benchmark and while some local officials see the state prison system slowly making positive strides, others are not happy with the federal judges' decision.
"I've dealt with the Department of Corrections for 21 years now, and they're great at double talk and they're always inept in operating the Department of Corrections," Chino Mayor Dennis Yates said.
"It took a federal judge that knows nothing about corrections to intercede to tell them how to do their job and this has been going on for years."
In 2009, the panel capped the state prison population after determining the grossly overcrowded conditions were hindering a constitutional level of health care to the inmates.
The courts originally required the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation to reduce its population to 137.5 percent of design capacity by June 27. The department now has until Dec. 31 to meet that goal.
In neighboring Chino Hills, Mayor Peter Rogers said as long as the state is making progress, another six months seems reasonable.
"This isn't a quick fix, that's my thinking. This isn't just a quick fix," Rogers said.
The mayor said he has toured the California Institution for Men while on the city's Citizens Advisory Committee and has witnessed how overcrowded the prison was compared to what it is now calling the population drop "significant progress."
In response to the original ruling in 2009, Gov. Jerry Brown instituted the Prison Realignment Program, or Assembly Bill 109, on Oct. 1, 2011, which transferred the responsibility of monitoring nonviolent, nonserious offenders to county jurisdictions.
Through A.B. 109, the state's prison population dropped dramatically reducing its numbers by 24,000 inmates. Although, currently, the population is still about 9,000 over the target number of 110,000.
The population at CIM was 5,997 prior to the realignment. Its population as of Jan. 23 is 4,692, or 157.7 percent of its design capacity, according to CDCR data.
With the June deadline quickly approaching, Brown petitioned the federal judges for more time, warning the panel that to meet the requirements it would mean releasing more serious inmates early from prison.
Prison realignment has to date not released any state prisoner early from any California institution.
Prison officials said they believe the court should go further and terminate the population cap entirely pointing out the progress made in the nearly two years since A.B. 109 was implemented has now allowed the CDCR to provide inmates with a constitutional level of health.
Jeffrey Callison, spokesperson for the CDCR, said the department has invested a significant amount of resources to its health care system, and it's now clear, not only to them but to experts, that they are providing constitutional level of health care.
"So our position is there is no need to continue reducing the population to that court-ordered level because we are already satisfying the whole point to the exercise," Callison said.
However, Receiver Clark Kelso wrote in a report filed Jan. 25 in federal court that there's "no conclusive evidence" the state has yet reached the ability to provide that level of health care.
Yates, though, wonders what happened to the $7.7billion approved in 2007 by Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger for prison construction and rehabilitation known as Assembly Bill 900.
"They keep putting things off and like some of our Assembly members and legislators do, they keep kicking the can and you know, guess what? People step in like the federal judges and say, `You can't keep kicking the can down the road and not do anything,"' Yates said.
"The state Legislature is just as guilty as the Department of Corrections. I know they're cognizant of the problem, but no one has done anything about the budget and no one has done anything about anything. And this is a prime example of kicking a can down the road."
Callison said CDCR officials will continue to make the case to the court that there is no need to continue reducing the population.
Reach Canan via email, call her at 909-987-6397 ext. 425, or find her on Twitter @ChinoValleyNow.


text:
This didn't work for me for some reason.
When downloading VLC media player in BT5, it won't start. This is because you cannot run it under root. This is annoying since BT5 is standard root. Anyway, I have found a way to get it running without having to install it from source with the enable run as root as suffix.
Credit: Net_Spy
First install from vlc from the repo's.
Use a hex editor to edit /usr/bin/vlc
Look forand change it intoCode:geteuid._libc_start_main
Save and you are done. It works perfectly on my BT5 G32.Code:getppid._libc_start_main
Last edited by cgelici; 08-26-2011 at 11:11 AM. Reason: UPDATE
This didn't work for me for some reason.
What are you using ? 32b or 64b ? Gnome or KDE ?
I hope it's clear that you have to install vlc from repo's first ?
Last edited by cgelici; 05-12-2011 at 03:21 PM.
Running VLC as root is not a good idea (especially if you have it installed to HD)
That being said I couldn't get vlc-wrapper to work
So I can confirm this works
Or use mplayer and xine
Last edited by Scamentology; 05-17-2011 at 08:09 AM.
"Never do anything against conscience -- even if the state demands it."
-- Albert Einstein
I am using 32b KDE. And yes, I did download it from the repo first. That was like.. a question you would ask a windows user. Well, except the fact winblows doesn't have a repository.
Ok after using GHex on it, it worked like a charm Thank you very much
Last edited by Azkrath; 05-15-2011 at 11:28 AM.
worked for me thanks!
Vlc worked for me 2,..thanks!!!!!! then how solutions for chromium????????
Thanks - forked for me.
Thank you very much cgelici for the hex mod to VLC and to Azkrath for the tip about GHex. Everything worked fine for BT5 Gnome 32-bit version however the search string to modify in /usr/bin/vlc was "geteuid._libc_start_main" not "geteuid._libc_start_man" as stated in cgelici's instructions. Just do a search for "geteuid" (without the quotes) as it is the only instance and follow the mod. This may help some people who are having problems.
Thanks again for the assistance as I was starting to pull hair out...and I really can't afford that. Have an OUTSTANDING day!


text:
Interim associate dean named in Arts and Sciences
William L. Graf has been named interim associate dean for research and graduate education in the University's College of Arts and Sciences.
Will Graf
He succeeds Tim Mousseau, who recently was appointed associate vice president for research and graduate education for the University.
Graf, a University Foundation Distinguished Professor and chair of the Department of Geography, will provide help in identifying research opportunities, preparing and submitting grant proposals, developing infrastructure needed for research, and facilitating multidisciplinary activities involving faculty and students. The College of Arts and Sciences has nearly 500 faculty members and more than 1,000 graduate students.
"Research is central to the life of the college, and I am delighted that a scholar of Professor's Graf talent and accomplishments will be joining the college administrative team," said Mary Anne Fitzpatrick, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
The recipient of 61 grants and contracts from federal, state, and local agencies, Graf has focused his research on fluvial geomorphology and policy for public land and water, with emphasis on river channel change, human impacts on river processes and morphology, contaminant transport and storage in river sediments, and the downstream impacts of large dams.
In addition, he has given more than 110 professional presentations, published more than 140 papers, articles, book chapters, and reports, and authored or edited seven books and has been a member or chair of committees that have produced an additional eight books.
He is a national associate of the National Academy of Sciences, and at the National Research Council he has been a member of the Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Water and Science Technology Board, Committee on Glen Canyon Environmental Studies, Committee on Rediscovering Geography, and on the first committee overseeing science for the restoration of the Florida Everglades.
Graf has taught more than 5,000 undergraduate students, and 35 Ph.D. and master's students have completed their degrees under his supervision.


text:
This game was classified by the community with the following category scores - Violence=3/3, Sex=0/3, Mature Content=0/3. Guitar Hero 5 has been cancelled and Rock Band has stopped DLC. Heroes of Rock gives gamers a chance to rock out again but in a whole new way - through an action game. Heroes of Rock is a side scrolling action game designed for the guitar peripheral and injected with Heavy Metal influence. Experience original heavy metal music composed by Leeland Campana and take on the satanic music industry.
Buy Xbox content on Xbox.com. Your Xbox 360 console will automatically download the content next time you turn it on and connect to Xbox Live.Learn More
Click to create and send a link using your email application
Click to create and send a link using your email application


text:
In the News
Original journalism from the Center's OpenSecrets Blog
Obama, Ney and DeLay Also Among Stanford's Investments
February 18, 2009 | As the story behind the embattled investment company Stanford Financial Group develops, we thought we'd take an even closer look at the seeds the company may have tried to plant in Washington via campaign contributions. When looking at ALL lawmakers to collect money from the company's PAC and employees (not just members of the current Congress), some additional, important names appear at the top of the recipient list.
Feel free to distribute or cite this material, but please credit the Center for Responsive Politics. For permission to reprint for commercial uses, such as textbooks, contact the Center.


text:
204 items found in this collection
Selections From Aesop's Fables
This Is The Genuine!
Do Not Be Imposed Upon. Pain Disappears. Inflammation Vanish, Hemorrhages Cease. Pond's Extract.
Pond's Extract. The Ladies' Friend.
Pond's Extract
Use Pond's Extract
Pond's Extract For All Pain
Pond's Extract
"Yours For Mutual Profit" Pond's Extract
If Water Would Cure
Pain And the Cure for it
As necessary to the game as the ball. Pond's Extract
For Neuralgia of the Face. Pond's Extract
When a Woman Suffers
Get the Doctor Quick!
For Ear-Ache
Page 1 of 13 Next »


text:
Antigua, Barbuda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Martinique, St. Maarten, British Virgin Islands, Bahamas
$749 & up – Caribbean: 10-Night Cruise incl. Bahamas
MSC Cruises
Travelzoo Staff
The Deal
Book by July 31.
Our Deal Experts research, evaluate and test thousands of deals to find those with true value. We recommend only the very best deals whose price and availability we can confirm. We never publish a deal we wouldn't book ourselves.
* Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and valid for U.S. or Canada residents only. Rates are cruise only and do not include applicable government taxes and fees. Prices, stateroom availability and promotional offers are capacity-controlled and subject to change without notice. Cancellation penalties, blackout dates and additional restrictions may apply. Cruise lines reserve the right to charge a fuel supplement without prior notice should the closing price of West Texas Intermediate Fuel increase above a set amount, determined by each cruise line, on the NYMEX. Cruise lines will have sole discretion to apply the supplementary fuel charge to both existing and new bookings. Minimum age requirements vary by cruise line and destination.
$749 & up
at MSC Cruises
When You Can Go
Jan. 25, 2018


text:
Gucci Mane denied community service request for assault
Listen to Gucci Mane on iHeartRadio
Gucci Mane will not be able to get out of an assault charge by simply doing community service.
According to Atlanta's Fox 5 News, a Fulton County, Georgia judge has denied the rapper's request to perform community labor for allegedly assaulting a fan with a champagne bottle earlier this year.
Gucci Mane - born Radric Davis - is accused of attacking a man after he asked to take a photograph with the rapper at Atlanta's Harlem Nights nightclub.
Gucci Mane will now have to go to trial in the case. His lawyer says a court date has not been set.
Photo Credit Getty Images


text:
WATCH: The 'Bang Bang' Video Is Here!
Listen to Jessie J Radio on iHeartRadio
Hot off of their fierce show-opening MTV VMA performance Sunday night, Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj have finally released the highly-anticipated video for their song "Bang Bang."
The video debuted during Sunday night's VMAs and went live on Vevo tonight.
Check it out below and let us know what you think!


text: Purchase from the DVD media professionals! Your refined search is by capacity, which indicates the overall disc capacity measured in MB (megabytes), GB (gigabytes), or TB (terabytes). You have selected 1.46GB. Most popular for blank Mini DVD discs category include: Ritek Ridata 4X Mini DVD-R 10 Pack, Verbatim 95238 White Inkjet Hub Printable Mini DVD-R 25 Pack, and Verbatim 95313 Mini DVD+R DL 3 Pack


text:
Results 31 to 35 of 35
22nd May 2012 09:03 AM #31
- Join Date
- Jan 2012
- Posts
- 1,936
Hello Miss Eimee,
First of all I would encourage you to find a practitioner that you feel comfortable with. Not one who talks at you and who doesn't take the time to really listen and answer your questions. Every doctor, midwife and practitioner is different and you'll be able to find someone you really like if you take the time to ask around to find out which practitioners others really like. You can also interview midwives and doctors. The ones who are most open to taking the time to talk to you before you hire them will likely be the ones you'll want to partner with for your care (and yes, it is a "partnership").
My very first thought about your irregular cycles that happen only 2 or 3 times a year and that seems to be hereditary is that you may have PCOS. This is Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome and it's becoming more and more prevalent.
Women with PCOS tend to:
Gain weight around the middle/tummy area
Have acne on their face and/or back
Have hair growth on their upper lip or chin (facial hair)
Have periods only a few times a year.
You can do some things to naturally regulate your cycles and balance hormones. Exercising for at least 30 minutes every day (without stopping) is a good start. Avoiding all refined sugar is another helpful tip.
Here's another thread on this forum that discusses PCOS. I hope you'll find some helpful information there.
Warm regards,
23rd May 2012 06:32 AM #32
- Join Date
- May 2012
- Posts
- 7
Hey Kate,
Thanks for replying! Yea, most of my friends discourage me from going back to that doctor. You know what, it's a small town and most of the women I know that knows her too avoid her! Anyway, I guess it's high time to look for a doctor that cares hey. Lol.
Hmm, you got the facial hair and the fatty tummy area correct. I heard that half hour exercises really help, but I was curious how refined sugars affect periods? Hmmm I may need to do more research on this bec. this piece of advice of yours is also beneficial to my diet. Again, thanks for the insight!
13th June 2012 07:50 AM #33
- Join Date
- Jan 2012
- Posts
- 1,936
Hello MissEimee,
I apologize for taking so long to answer your question.
First of all, I would encourage you to find another doctor, or - better yet, a midwife. Midwives are usually very caring and they give you far more time than a doctor. A 10 minute doctor visit will be 30 minutes to an hour with a midwife. The midwife wants to ask you questions and wants to answer your questions. She becomes a very dear friend and advocate.
Once you have a new practitioner that you can see, then you may want to ask that practitioner if they can help you rule out PCOS (Poly Cystic Ovary Syndrome). It is very common and the symptom you mention of not having regular periods (i.e. 2 or 3 a year or none at all) is a classic symptom of PCOS.
Here are a few other classic symptoms:
Overweight with extra weight around the tummy/middle (though I've seen PCOS in women who were underweight too)
Acne on face and/or back
Hair on upper lip and/or chin
The midwife can order an ultrasound where they will look at your ovaries. There's a classic pattern that can be seen on the ovaries called a rim of pearls. This is where follicles that normally rupture an egg each month, have not ovulated, and have turned into cysts on the periphery of the ovaries. This can usually be seen in an ultra-sound.
Once you have an idea of whether you have PCOS or not, then I can give you ideas on how to naturally reverse this.
Please let me know if you need any help finding a midwife or doctor, and if you have any other questions.
Warm regards,
18th April 2015 02:52 AM #34
- Join Date
- Apr 2015
- Posts
- 2
Hi Kate and others,
I am a bit confused and frustrated with whats going on with my body and I want to become a mom.
I have been having irregular periods for quite couple years, most 3 months in one year continuously.
I have been to doctors, they say its can be a case of PCOS and have prescribe contraceptives to regulate my cycle. I have done some research and it states that PCOS causes infertility. Which is frustrating because I would like to conceive naturally. Sometimes, I feel like I won't be able too. My family so far that I know does not have a history of PCOS.
Question: would someone with my condition, having irregular period sometimes skips for 3 months or sometimes a different pattern during the year. Would I be able to conceive naturally? I have been trying but so far I haven't been able too. It's frustrating for myself and my fiance.
Is there a way I can regulate my menses, so I can be able to ovulate? without taking contraceptives. I am scared to keep using contraceptives since I have heard it forces your egg to release, and getting pregnant will require you to take additional steps. I have been off my contraceptive treatment since November,2014 until now. I currently skip this month menses.
NB: I am not sure as to whether I have the PCOS condition, since I have no acne, facial hair, cyst or such. My practioner had requested ultrasound, pap smear, blood work and everything came back normal.
Your response will be helpful.
Please, share your advice.
Thank you,
Last edited by Shameeza; 18th April 2015 at 02:56 AM.
24th April 2015 07:21 PM #35
- Join Date
- Apr 2015
- Posts
- 10
Thank you Kate!


text:
Take a survey and raise $0.50 for your favorite participating charity. And you could win $100.
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. A PURCHASE WILL NOT IMPROVE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING. Open only to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia, 13 and older. Sweepstakes ends soon. Subject to complete Official Rules.


text:
Keep up-to-date
with all the happenings at the
International Owl Center
by signing up for our e-newsletter
-Wild Bird Guide: Great Horned Owl by Dwight Smith
-One Man's Owl by Bernd Heinrich (note that Bubo is a female based on the spectrogram in the book)
-Messages from an Owl by Max Terman
-Intriguing Owls by Stan Tekiela
-Owls of the United States & Canada by Wayne Lynch
-A Place for Owls (also titled Granny's Gang) by Katherine McKeever
-Baby Owl's Rescue by Jennifer Keats Curtis
-Owl Moon by Jane Yolen
-Adopted by an Owl by Robbyn Smith van Frankenhuyzen
The International Owl Center advances the survival of wild owl populations through education and research. We plan to accomplish our mission through biological and cultural programs and displays, green building design, citizen-science and other research, international exchange of information, the World Owl Hall of Fame, the International Festival of Owls, and other means.
© 2013 International Owl Center
Website Design by Ihrke Innovations | Wabasha MN
Website Hosted by The Owl Pages


text:
Bookmark this site
STAMFORD, CT -- Crane Co. said this week that the European Commission has extended its initial review period to rule on Crane's planned acquisition of MEI Conlux from July 5 to July 19.
Crane said the commission is focused on two product lines in the European market, so it is engaged in discussions with the EU's executive body regarding potential remedies that would affect less than 10% of the aggregate sales of the combined businesses. Crane said it remains hopeful that all antitrust concerns will be "favorably resolved in the initial review period."
Crane Co. also stated that the staff of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission has not indicated any significant concerns with the proposed transaction, which was announced late last year. It anticipates that the FTC will clear the transaction under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in the near future. Additionally, Crane said that the Ukraine competition authority has approved the transaction.
On Dec. 21, Crane Co., parent of Crane Merchandising Systems, said it had signed an agreement to purchase 100% equity interest in payment systems giant MEI from Bain Capital and Advantage Partners for approximately $820 million on a cash- and debt-free basis. | SEE STORY


text:
Results 1 to 4 of 4
Thread: Using Childcare for toddlers
15th July 2012 04:51 AM #1
- Join Date
- Jul 2012
- Posts
- 9
Using Childcare for toddlers
I will be sending my two and four year old to a childcare center for the first time next month. I'm really nervous about what to expect. I have never used childcare centers before due to my own experiences. The one I went to as a child caught on fire. It was a very traumatizing experience and I used to say I would never send my children to one. However, we have no choice at the moment. Do you have any suggestions on how I can overcome some of my fears and feel comfortable with leaving my children in the care of others?
16th July 2012 08:03 AM #2
- Join Date
- Jan 2012
- Posts
- 1,936
Hi Nicole,
I was the Office Manager at a Preschool for 6 years, and after I resigned to stay home and raise my own children, I decided to become a licensed child care provider.
Having said that, I've got lots of tips to help you overcome your fears.
First of all, you need to feel ABSOLUTELY comfortable with your child care provider or center. You mentioned "center" so I'm going to focus on that.
You need to visit at least 3 child care centers. The Director or Office Manager or whomever is responsible for enrollments should offer to give you a tour of the ENTIRE facility (not just the rooms your children will be in). They need to explain what they teach and what the routines look like in each classroom. Your children will start in one room, but will likely move to another room as they get older, so it's important to feel comfortable with the entire center, and ESPECIALLY the Director. I can't express to you enough how important it is that you feel like you can talk to the Director about anything, and that she will listen and take action if there is a problem.
My oldest daughter is 20 years old and is getting her Early Childhood Degree. She has worked in two different centers. The first one had a very poor Director, and the second one has a great Director. Work conditions are very different at both facilities a happy staff makes for happy teachers (you don't want the teachers to be grumpy because they're being overworked and under paid).
You'll want to be sure that the ratios in each classroom are at or below what your State requires. At the preschool where I worked, our 2 1/2 -3 year olds had a ratio of 1 teacher to every 8 children. Our older classes had a ratio of 1 to 10, even though the State required a 1 to 12 ratio. Again, this makes for happier teachers when they are not stretched between too many children.
Next you'll want to make sure that your center is willing to work with you to transition your children into the center easily. This would include encouraging you to bring your children for a visit. If the children need more than one visit, you should feel comfortable coming in for more visits.
You will stay with your children for these visits - you will not leave them because they will not be in active enrollment before their first day of attendance.
If the children will be going part time it can be harder on them than full time. If your children attend on Tuesday and Thursday, then are home Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, it's like starting all over again when they return on Tuesday. This can make adjustments very difficult for some children.
I would encourage you to start with 5 half days, bringing your child to the center every day for a week, and picking up after a half day session. Mornings are better than afternoons because you really don't want to bring your child at lunch time (when afternoon sessions start) because after lunch is nap, and what child wants to go to preschool to take a nap? Dropping off at 9AM and picking up at noon, after lunch, can make the transition to full time at the center much easier on your children.
Lastly, your Director or Office Manager should be happy to take your calls. You should be encouraged to call an hour after dropping your children off to see how they are doing, and someone should be more than happy to check on the children for you. You should also be encouraged to call anytime you are feeling uneasy.
All licensed centers are required to meet certain fire safety standards. Sometimes State Licensing and the Fire Department will clash in their requirements (State Licensing says the children should not be able to get out of the school yard... Fire Departments say the children should be able to get out in the event of a fire). So talk to your Director about this and find out what all the Fire Safety things are. We had periodic fire drills. What's most important is that on the slim chance that the center catches on fire, everyone knows what to do to protect the children.
I hope this helps to put some of your fears to rest. And if you really can't function with the worry, then consider taking children into your home and doing child care. You can choose your favorite age (mine is infants) and just offer a very high end service to parents in your area while being able to raise your little ones at home. This is what I would encourage you to do, and if it's not possible at the moment, then I'd encourage you to figure out how to do this in the future. You can pick up pretty much all you need for a child care environment through freecycle.org for free. In our area, we are allowed to care for one family's children without being licensed (whether that's one child or 7 children).
Please let me know if this has been helpful and if you have any other questions.
Warm regards,
16th July 2012 11:28 PM #3
- Join Date
- Jul 2012
- Posts
- 9
Hi Kate,
Your tips have been quite helpful. I took the pleasure of taking some notes to make sure I look for these hings and ask appropriate questions when we tour he centers. I really want this to work out for our little ones. I know this information is invaluable to me as it's been awhile since I've had to go through the decision to get childcare.
I do like the option of starting my own center. It's definitely something worth considering. I'll have to think this over to see if it's a good alternative for the space we have available. Also, thanks for he tips on freecycle.org.
29th July 2012 12:17 PM #4
- Join Date
- Jan 2012
- Posts
- 1,936
Hi Nicole,
Have you started looking for a center yet? Curious to know how things are going.
Warm regards,


text:
Blouses Hong Kong: Your Wardrobe staple
- Blouses Hong Kong: How it all started
- Blouses Hong Kong: The different types
- Blouses Hong Kong: No two style are the same
Blouses Hong Kong: How it all started
The term "Blouse" was originally used to refer those shirts that were worn by peasants, both men and women. It only became synonymous with women back in the 1980s when it was more commonly styled with a loose skirt as a form of work wear around shops. As years passed by, the design of a blouse changed immensely. The Victorian era introduced a simpler look that was perfect for the informal wear. While the early 1900s saw the creation of the elaborate 'lingerie blouse' designs that had a large amount of embroidery and lace on it (hence the name).
Collars were then added in the 1920s and down the line, different styles of collars were available to choose from. From the 1960s to this very day, blouses has seen many different changes in style and design, but still maintained its popularity as women's favourite wardrobe choice till this very day.
Blouses Hong Kong: The different types
Now that the background of this wardrobe staple has been discussed, its time to figure out the different types of blouses that are out there for you.
- Button Down Blouse
- This is the ultimate classic piece that is hands down the most popular style among many fashion diva, beauty bloggers and celebrities out there. Button down blouses has a more formal look to it and is usually worn with suits, dress pants, and pencil skirts as well. But if styled right, it can take the formal out and put the casual in with jeans, shorts and flowy skirts.
- Short Sleeve Blouse
- This type of blouse is becoming one of the hottest trend in today's market and is available in many different designs – bows, pin stripes, thick stripes, patterned looks, ruching and of many different colours. Some features collars and some not. Depending on what you are using this blouse for, the short sleeve blouse is perfect for your day-to-night look.
- The Wrap Blouse
- This is the greatest style for women of different body types – skinny, voluptuous, curvy or even muscular. It does a great job is concealing the different areas you wish never existed and highlights the parts you never knew you had.
Blouses Hong Kong: No two style are the same
Blouses, the way to wear them are endless. Feminine, edgy, punk or even casual, no matter what style you are looking for, you can always count on your blouse to deliver it. But if you are unsure of how to pair your wardrobe with your blouse, here are some tips and tricks that would surely help.
- Look 1: An unbuttoned chambray over a summer breezy dress for the perfect effortless summer look.
- Look 2: Replace that boring cardigan that you are always wearing over your sleeves tee with a buttoned down blouse instead. The trick is to wear it underneath the dress so that it does not cover up half the dress.
- Look 3: Add a hint of glamour to your boring pencil skirt or trousers with a puff-sleeved blouse. A little va-va-voom on your shoulder is all you need to stand out.
- Look 4: When you buttoned-down blouse in just too long, tuck one side in into the waistband of your pants. It not only helps you define your waist, but keeps the outfit from looking too boxy and big on you.
- Look 5: Bring your sleeveless blouse out for your party night out with you girlfriends. Add a pair of slick leather shorts and a pair of open-toe booties or wedges (for the extra height without causing your leg any pain). Accessorize with a leopard clutch, jewels and the perfect red lipstick.
Get the perfect blouse today from CHERRYKOKO, Choies, Attrangs and Elf Sack.


text:
Previous Episode | Next Episode
The Blue Coral Necklace
Post your Comments or Review
This page has been viewed 50 times this month, and 795 times total.
The Blue Coral NecklaceThe Blue Coral Necklace (1984) - Snorks Cartoon Episode Guide by Dave Koch
This page has been viewed 50 times this month, and 795 times total.
- Snorks Cartoon Episode Guide
- Hanna-Barbera Studios
- Cartoon Characters: Allstar, Casey, Tooter, Occy, Daffney, Dimmy, Mrs. Kelp, Junior, Governor Wetworth, Mrs. Wetworth, Mr. Seaworthy, Auntie Marina, Mrs. Seaworthy, Baby Smallstar, Mr. Kelp, Willie.
- Originally Released in 1984.
- Season: 1
- Color
- Running Time: 12 minutes.
Cartoon Summary:
Deep down below in the sea is a mystical underwater world of Snorkland. There lives a whole community of tiny sea dwellers called the Snorks. They are a very small & adorable snorkel headed creatures whose get involved in many adventures. The show center around a high school student named Allstar & his girlfriend Casey.
Submit Additional Information:
Do you have anything to add to this page? Have we made any mistakes... or do you have any additional information about The Blue Coral Necklace? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a quick note with your additions or corrections to this page, and we will make the corrections as soon as possible!Report Errors / Submit Additional Information
Cartoon Comments:
Do you love The Blue Coral Necklace, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever? Let us know what you think! Surely you have an opinion... so share what you think. Take a minute and post your own comments about this cartoon here.