text:
Tag Archives: R. A. Dickey
R. A. Dickey Shows How To Throw A KnuckleballAugust 28, 2011
During Mets Social Media Night one fan asked R. A. Dickey if he could show us his knuckleball grip. Watch the video below to watch Dickey showing how he grips and throws his knuckleball. For more on Mets Social Media … Continue reading
Tagged New York Mets Social Media Night, R. A. Dickey
Photo: R. A. Dickey Jose Reyes T-ShirtAugust 27, 2011
More from the Mets Social Media Night. As Dickey was chatting with us fans I snapped a couple pics of this Jose Reyes t-shirt which I think it kinda cool. In case you missed the Justin Turner interview, go here.
Tagged Jose Reyes, New York Mets Photos, New York Mets Social Media Night, R. A. Dickey
Mets Bloggers Interview R. A. DickeyAugust 20, 2011
Before last night's Mets-Brewers game some of the Mets bloggers (including yours truly) got a change to talk to R. A. Dickey. Those bloggers on hand include: Shannon and Media Goon of Mets Police, Ed Marcus of Real Dirty Mets … Continue reading
Tagged Interview, R. A. Dickey
R. A. Dickey On Why He Joined TwitterAugust 20, 2011
Before last night's Mets-Brewers game some of the Mets bloggers (including yours truly) got a change to talk to R. A. Dickey. Those bloggers on hand include: Shannon and Media Goon of Mets Police, Ed Marcus of Real Dirty Mets … Continue reading
Tagged Interview, R. A. Dickey, Social Media
Q & A – R. A. Dickey ConcernsMay 19, 2011
In the video below I answer the following viewer question: Tony – What do you attribute R.A. Dickey's inconsistent performance to this year? Is it a control issue or is it that he lacks protection in the rotation?
Tagged New York Mets Q & A, R. A. Dickey
Good Road Trip, Still Need More From Starting PitchingMay 16, 2011
With the Subway Series set to get underway next weekend, Delta Airlines is inviting Mets fans to come out to the second annual Delta Dugout at Madison Square Park, May 20-22 Friday, May 20, 11am-10pm, Opening Day · 11am-7pm: Gaming … Continue reading
Tagged Chris Capuano, Dillon Gee, Jon Niese, Mike Pelfrey, R. A. Dickey
Weekly Report: Dickey Struggles, Murphy's Defense & Trading BeltranMay 15, 2011
In my weekly video chat with Dave Doyle of Mets Report we discuss the pitching struggles of R. A. Dickey, concern over Daniel Murphy's development defensively at second base and the possibility of trading Carlos Beltran now. As a reminder … Continue reading
Tagged Carlos Beltran, Daniel Murphy, New York Mets Weekly Report, R. A. Dickey
Animated Image: R.A. DickeyApril 15, 2011
Here is an animated image I put together of photos I took of R.A. Dickey at the home opener. Hit shift/refresh on your browser to reload/play the image again.
Tagged New York Mets Photos, R. A. Dickey
Weekly Report: Oliver Perez, Right Field, Madoff & More!March 21, 2011
In this weekly report Dave Doyle of Mets Report and I discuss Oliver Perez, the next R.A. Dickey, Right Field and the Madoff situation. Dave and I had this conversation Sunday night so I'm sure as most of you know … Continue reading
Tagged Carlos Beltran, Interview, Madoff Scandal, New York Mets Weekly Report, Oliver Perez, R. A. Dickey
R.A. Dickey Rides To WorkFebruary 26, 2011
Here is video courtesy of Bisons TV of R.A. Dickey talking about riding his bike to Digital Domain Park.
Tagged R. A. Dickey


text:
Barge 100
BARGE 100 is a celebration beginning in 2014 that honors the 100th anniversary of the historic Lehigh Valley Railroad Barge Number 79. Built in 1914, the Number 79 represents the only surviving all-wooden example of the Hudson River Railroad Barge from the Lighterage Age (1860-1960) that remains afloat and is accessible to the general public. The Barge is a rarity based not only upon her historical significance and social impact, but also upon her pristine state of preservation.
Show your support! Visit us and pick up a t-shirt and sweatshirt.
The Waterfront Museum
In 1986, Captain David Sharps founded The Waterfront Museum aboard the Barge to promote understanding of New York Harbor's maritime history and its importance to the commercial, cultural and recreational life of the city and the world. Since 1994, the Museum and the barge have been docked in Red Hook, Brooklyn and have become both a neighborhood landmark and a source of pride for the community. The mission of BARGE 100 is to raise awareness of this historic vessel and to ensure that future generations continue to learn from her. All proceeds from The Pirate Ball and all BARGE 100 special events will benefit the Waterfront Museum Barge.
Visit the Waterfront Museum website.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
How to Handle Clients' Unrealistic Ideas, Requests
Clients sometimes say the darndest things.
Whether they share a "brilliant" investment idea, want to lend all of their money to siblings or sell everything to buy gold, good advisers will hear them out--even if they heartily disagree.
With that in mind, below advisers and a therapist share some of the unrealistic ideas and requests they have heard from clients and how they have handled them.
Tell a Joke
Neal McGrath, partner, Carson Institutional
The request:
A few clients wanted to sell 100% of their portfolios to buy physical gold.
How he handled it...


text:
Join Juvenile & Child Welfare Section Council Vice-Chair Marlies
Spanjaard for a series of Live Legal Chats covering the issues that impact the
practice of juvenile and child welfare law. Take advantage of one of our most
popular On Demand programming formats with Live Legal Chats. Legal Chats are
free 60-minute real-time interactive Webcasts you can watch, and participate in,
from the comfort of your home or office.
Additional faculty and topics to be announced.
Marlies Spanjaard, Esq., program chairThe EdLaw Project, Boston


text:
MoFED to Draft TAX, VAT Law Amendment
Finance Ministry to look
for consultants for study and proposals
Ahemd,Ministry of Finance and Economic development
The Tax and VAT proclamations are to be amended this
year as the Ministry of Finance and Economic
Development (MoFED) wants to see some provisions
changed. Drafts of the two laws are among four,
along with Mining Tax and Financial Reporting
Proclamations, it is planning to send to the Council
of Ministers.
MoFED wrote a letter to
the Council of Ministers two weeks ago listing the
four proclamations as the ones it will draft and
table to the Council of Ministers. The details of
the amendments are not yet clear, according to
sources inside MoFED. However, the ministry is
looking for consultants to do a study and come up
with proposals for the three tax laws.
Some of the provisions of the income tax law have
been a bone of contention between the tax authority
and tax payers, of which tax dispute settlement is a
major issue.
It was raised during the first public-private
dialogue forum where many of the major tax payers
and senior officials of the tax authority, including
the director-general, attended in February, 2010.
The Review Committee appointed by the tax authority
and Appellate Commission accountable to the Ministry
of Justice (MoJ), where taxpayers can take their
disputes over tax decisions, after depositing half
of the amount in dispute with the latter, has raised
issues of impartiality for many tax payers.
The other area of disputation is the amount of VAT
(15pc) to be paid, which many would like to see
reduced. Some experts argue that the amount should
be reduced and the tax base broadened considering
the rate of inflation. However, authorities argue
that the VAT is the average for African countries
and have shown reluctance to discuss the issue at
various meetings held with tax payers last year. The
African average for VAT is 15pc, with Nigeria having
the lowest rate of five per cent, according to a tax
policy survey conducted in sub-Saharan Africa in
The ministry also wants to see some amendments on
the mining tax law that was passed in 1996.
The financial reporting bill, which is being drafted
and is under review by experts, is a new law the
finance ministry plans to table to the Council of
Ministers. It is aimed at making companies comply
with the international financial reporting and
auditing standards adopted by two international
professional organisations: the International
Accounting Standards Board and International Public
Sector Accounting Standards Board.
By MAHLET MESFIN
Home Page / Fortune News /
News In Brief /
Agenda / Editor's Note /
Opinion / Commentary /
View Point
Cartoons /
Comic Strips /
Terms & Conditions / Privacy
© 2007 AddisFortune.com


text:
|You are in: Entertainment: Film
Friday, 22 March, 2002, 14:06 GMT
Venice film festival selects boss
A director has finally been found for the world's oldest film festival in Venice.
After weeks of political wrangling the former head of Berlin's film festival, Moritz de Hadeln, has been picked as director of the Italian event.
Mr de Hadeln, from Switzerland, had been the director at Berlin for 22 years before leaving in 1991 after falling out with the German Government.
The rejections came amid reports that the Italian Government wanted to interfere with some of the country's cultural institutions, a charge denied by the culture ministry.
Minister Giuliano Urbani said the appointment of Mr de Hadeln reflected his will to guarantee "the full respect of cultural and artistic pluralism".
"The appointments were made giving full attention to the best professional qualities," he said, also referring to the other apointments for the Venice Biennale of arts, which includes the film festival.
However then announcement is already causing controversy because Mr de Hadeln is not Italian.
Film producer Aurelio De Laurentiis said: "I don't feel represented by him. I am very sad that a brilliant country like Italy was not able to find a director that represents it."
But Mr de Hadeln hit back, saying: "I denied categorically that I don't love Italian cinema."
The 62-year-old created the Nyon documentary film festival in Switzerland and also headed the Locarno film festival before taking over the Berlin film festival in the early 1980s.
The Venice film festival is regarded as one of the most glamorous events on the movie calendar.
It is perhaps a more commercial prospect than its Cannes equivalent, with more Hollywood films and their stars in attendance.
Nicole Kidman and Gene Hackman were among the stars last year.
The Indian film, Monsoon Wedding, directed by Mira Nair, won the main prize at Venice, the Golden Lion award, at the last festival.
The 2002 film festival runs from 29 August to 8 September.
See also:
06 Feb 02 | Film
Berlinale pushes homegrown talent
02 Sep 01 | Film
In pictures: Venice Film Festival
24 May 01 | Film
Moretti on Venice jury
20 May 01 | Film
Nanni Moretti: Darling of Italy
29 Jul 01 | Film
Kidman heads Venice Festival list
28 Aug 01 | Film
Venice set for Film Festival
Internet links:
The BBC is not responsible for the content of external internet sites
Top Film stories now:
Links to more Film stories are at the foot of the page.
Links to more Film stories
|^^ Back to top
News Front Page | World | UK | UK Politics | Business | Sci/Tech | Health | Education | Entertainment | Talking Point | In Depth | AudioVideo
To BBC Sport>> | To BBC Weather>>
© MMIII | News Sources | Privacy


text:
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Sponsored Links
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Contributors Guide
Ull Guide
Food and Drink
Last Updated: 05/04/2007 13:57:04
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway, Holderness Road, Hull
By Matthew Ward Age 15
The takeaway we chose was
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway
on Holderness Road.
We ordered set meal c for 4 people which consisted of:
Spare ribs big
Beef satay
Mixed vegetable curry
Chicken mushroom
Garlic king prawn
Prawn crackers
Rice and chips
Free fortune cookies
Here's what I thought of the meal ...
Spare ribs - Plenty of ribs, great amount of sauce on them, enjoyed them a lot.
Beef satay - Beef was slightly chewy, not soft enough, but very nice.
Mixed vegetable curry - Vegetables were excellent! Cooked perfectly and weren't too soft.
Chicken mushroom - Chicken was very nice and the sauce was great.
Garlic king prawn - Prawns were okay, slightly tasteless but still acceptable.
Prawn crackers - Great prawn crackers. Melt in your mouth.
Rice and chips - Rice was good, not too soggy, and the chips were average.
Seaweed - VERY NICE! Crisped to perfection, but quite salty.
Free fortune cookies - FREE! But the fortunes were jokes not fortunes : (
Overall it was one of the best Chinese takeaways I have ever had and I strongly recommend it to anyone who lives in the area. It has a restaurant next-door called New World where you can eat the food inside if you don't want to take it out.
Takeaway Rating - 9/10
Lucky Star Chinese Takeaway
305 Holderness Road
(01482) 225252
Matthew Ward
is a student at
South Hunsley
School in Melton. He wrote this article and took the photographs as a project while on Work Experience placement at
Link: South Hunsley School website
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Food and Drink
- The Nest Café, Princes Avenue By Fiona Carr
Dropping something off at a friend's one morning I finally decided to try the 'little sister' to the
Boar's Nest
and have a breakfast. Long an admirer of this building when it was a butchers, I had taken an interest in the conversion but never got around to eating there. The full breakfast was ordered and a cup of herbal tea. Despite the weather I decided to sit outside,
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Sleepers Bar, Newland Avenue By Fiona Carr
Recently under new ownership this has gone from a shaky start as one of the first cafe bars on Newland, rather than the already chi chi Princes Ave, to an established favourite for the discerning. On a whim, my somewhat dizzy companion and I just turned up for a mulled wine. It was buzzing with a loud but not aggressively so level
Read more...
Comments - Food and Drink
- Newland Fisheries By Matt
Thanks thisisUll, having recently read your review and being a Newland Ave resident I have just visited Newland Fisheries. It was fantastic, the fish is white, the batter is light and crispy, the chips are tasty. Definitely the best on Newland Ave and surrounding area. Highly recommended.
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Newland Fisheries Reviewed by Jon
Finally after a lengthy period of closure my local chippy has reopened under new management. Located on the corner of Newland Avenue opposite the bar Zest,
Newland Fisheries
has quickly become the talk of the street with its high quality Fish & Chips, even better than it used to be. Dave, the new manager is a friendly character, with years of
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Immanuels African Restaurant, 12 Newland Avenue, Hull By Carolyn.
Offering traditional African food, all fresh and mostly organic, this restaurant has got a brilliant corner of the eating-out market as it is the only one of its kind in Hull. I see this as one of Hulls best kept secrets and those of you who are on the search for something different when you go out to eat will know that if ye seek ye shall find (I promise that if you
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Revolution Reviewed by Matthew Wilson
After seeing the 15 minute promise posters in the window of
every day for a couple of weeks, I decided to go in and put them to the test. The deal is, if your food takes longer than 15 minutes from when you order to when it appears on your table, you get it for free. So upon entering, my wife and I were told by a friendly young lady to take a seat. She came
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Restaurant Reviews - ASK Warehouse, Princes Dock Street, Hull By Jill Turner
Date 25th November. Party of 14. Table for 8pm. When we turned up it was very busy. Our table had been put in the corner next to the cooking area. We did not have enough tables, I had to sit on the corner of a table and eat my starter. It was not until I spoke to the Manager that they increased our tables by 1. He told me;
all you had to do was ASK!
Because we were a large number
Read more...
Food and Drink
- The White Horse, Carr Lane, Hull By Carolyn
Eating in the city centre can be a daunting task as there are many public houses, all boasting of their fine cuisine and relaxed atmospheres. In reality there aren't that many that pull it off. Either their food is mass produced ready meals at two for
Read more...
Food and Drink
- For Kids - How to Make Quick Pizza
By Susan age 9.
You will need:
Tomato puree, Cheese, Bread, A knife, A cheese grater Toast the bread very lightly. It makes the pizza crunchy! Grate the cheese. Spread some of the tomato puree on the bread with the knife. Sprinkle the cheese over the bread. Put the bread under the grill until it is cooked.
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Caesars Delicatessen, Princes Avenue, Hull By Carolyn
On Saturday March 12th myself and
had arranged a night out with some friends who later, due to circumstances shrouded in some mystery, let us down. After a bit of thought it was decided that we would go to
: deli for some tasty cuisine,
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Angelique's at The White Horse, Ottringham By Martin
I recently had a meal at a new restaurant in Ottringham called at
The White Horse
. It seems everyone that has experienced the place have nothing but good reviews of it. It is, as the name would suggest the old
White Horse
pub that has been fully brought into this
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Food Glorious Food By Michelle Dee and Jane Foster
This Saturday I will be mostly eating orange and whisky marmalade, spicy potato wedges and ginger sponge pudding, washed down with Elderberry wine. The 12TH of February saw the arrival of over fifty purveyors of fine food and drinks to the
Vulcan Arena
in Hull. Many of the long
Read more...
Food and Drink
- 80's Sweets By DJ Chris Plant
I saw some rip lips the other day and it brought fond memories flashing back! Does anyone remember the 80's sweets? They were so much better than the crap on offer today. Here are my favourite 80's sweets: Milk Bottles - made by Haribo - fatter
Read more...
Food and Drink
- Newland Fisheries By Matt
Thanks thisisUll, having recently read your review and being a Newland Ave resident I have just visited Newland Fisheries. It was fantastic, the fish is white, the batter is light and crispy, the chips are tasty. Definitely the best on Newland Ave and surrounding area. Highly recommended.
Read more...
Food Reviews
- La Perla, Newland Avenue By Andrew Martin
In June
Nick Quantrill
wrote a review that gave a rather unfavourable impression of
Pier Luigi
, the Italian restaurant situated on Princes Avenue. Indeed,
Pier Luigi
is the most disappointing restaurant I have so far encountered in Hull
Read more...
Food Reviews
- Relax coffee shop, Newland Avenue
Picture an over-sized sitting room complete with potted palms and large comfy leather sofas, music to listen to, daily newspapers to read, or enjoy a game of chess, scrabble or cards.. Sitting on your own or meeting up with friends
Read more...
Food Reviews
- The Zoo caf�, Newland Avenue
Follow a narrow path off Newland Avenue by the side of
's shop and you will encounter a gardened area leading to the
vegetarian caf� and coffee shop. It is surprisingly easy to miss, even with the banner across the top of the
Read more...
Food Reviews
- Pier Luigi's, Princes Avenue - 19th June 2004 By Nick Quantrill
Birthdays are special. They are even more special as you hurtle rapidly towards the door marked
. It's becoming increasingly rare, for one reason or another, that my friends and I all gather in one place. All it takes is one
Read more...
Food Reviews
- Yankeeburger - Hessle Road, Hull
By Nick Quantrill
Hull undoubtedly has many fine places to eat and enjoy different styles of food in pleasant surroundings. When we cut away the often pretentious warbling about contrasting flavours, smells and colours
Read more...
Coffee Shops Reviews
- Wired Cyber Caf� and Network
Gaming Centre, Cottingham Road, Hull By Starpaw.
The world is turning digital, it's true. WAP mobile phones, digital televisions and palmtops, the works. Computers are here to stay and the net is playing an even larger role in our everyday lives. Once the domain of geeks and computer fanatic's, cyber space
Read more...
Coffee Shops Reviews
- Virtually Perfect
Cybercentre Caf�, 17 Paragon Street Hull
From the ashes of the defunct Sydney Scarborough building rises Hull's one and only cyber cafe. It's decked out with huge dark blue comfy sofas, massive ultraviolet waveform artwork adorning the walls and Avril Lavinge's Sk8er Boi playing out through the sound system. Liberal amounts
Read more...
Food Reviews
- Thai House by Allen Miles
Last Friday after leaving Mo to do his thing at the Waterstones
"Is Hull Really Crap?"
debate, I was fortunate enough to indulge in an evening's dining for two at the Thai House restaurant on Princes Ave.
Read more...
Food Reviews
- Chinese Delight! by Petra
Woke up this morning and had an overwhelming desire for Chinese so I decided to test out Wins,35 Spring Bank with my 10 year old son. They have a superb lunchtime offer - �2.50 for any main course minus fillet steak and duck dishes.
Read more...
What's Happening?
Chill Out
About Us
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Error your browser doesn't support the IFRAME element.
Legal Disclaimer
Privacy Policy
Contact Us
Advertise Here
New iPoetry Application on Apple ITunes Store for iPhone/iPod Touch
Top of Page
The opinions expressed here are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the positions of
© 2003 to 2014
, All Rights Reserved.


text: This coffee roaster based in Alhambra has, after much delay, finally established a retail cafe presence in Silver Lake (Los Angeles, CA). Its upscale take on coffee, with loungey decor and slick presentation, is a nice change from the fast food atmosphere of your local Starbucks and the dinginess that usually goes with indie cafes. But the real draw is their coffee, which can be had from Siphons, Clovers, French Presses, Eva Solos, Chemex, espresso, mixed in specialty drinks, and probably even plain old drip coffee for the stubborn folks just looking for a caffeine fix (who don't know what they're missing). The food isn't shabby either, though its pretensions (read: price tag and presentation) may not really match up in quality just yet. The salmon risotto was so-so; don't bother with the salad; pastries were just okay, etc. I hear breakfast is better, but haven't tried it out yet. Try the Ethiopia Gololcha via Clover if available, it tastes like blueberries! You can order their coffees and teas online, but their in-store selection is better. TIP: if you buy beans, save the tin and return it for $1 off your next purchase. Also in the neighborhood are a few design shops like Yolk and A+R, and Intelligentisa coffee just a few blocks down Sunset.


text:
Summary of Season 1 (2008) - 2 discs
Chef José Andrés hosts this vibrant PBS series that highlights the food and culture of Spain. Traveling to various Spanish locations, Andrés visits local chefs, winemakers and cheese producers, introducing viewers to their unique culinary insights. Then, he returns to his Washington, D.C., home, where he prepares the dishes inspired by his travels with ingredients he buys in the United States. Thirteen episodes are included.
Show Details
- Cast
- José Andrés
- Genres
- TV Shows, Cooking Instruction, Food & Wine


text:
Authors: John R. McWhinnie
This paper takes two phenomena in physics, attempts to show that the solutions to them are linked and that these solutions shall require a radical re-think of physics
Comments: 9 pages.
Download: PDF
[v1] 20 Aug 2010
Unique-IP document downloads: 345 times
Add your own feedback and questions here:
You are equally welcome to be positive or negative about any paper but please be polite. If you are being critical you must mention at least one specific error, otherwise your comment will be deleted as unhelpful.


text:
Q: I own some old foreign money that appears to be Chinese. How can I find out how much it's worth?
A: Selling foreign money can be difficult or easy, depending primarily on one thing: if it's currently legal tender or not.
The first thing you must determine is whether the currency you own is legal tender yuan. I'm not a Chinese currency expert, but I'd imagine you could get a good idea by looking at photos of Chinese money, using links like this.
If the money you have looks like current Chinese money, you may be able to take it to a bank and have it converted. I would call first. Many banks don't handle foreign currency.
Depending on where you live, you might be able to get help from a bank that caters to Chinese customers.
If the currency is not currently legal tender, it's considered a collectible. Collectible, non-circulating currency can be bought and sold on eBay. Go to ebay.com and type in a description of the money. Next, click on the "completed listings" option on the left-hand side. Doing this will tell you the actual prices the foreign money sold for. Keep scrolling through and try to find money that looks like what you have. You should get a good idea for what's it worth.
If you can't find your money on eBay, you can contact a collectible money dealer or consult a currency manual, which is available at most libraries and bookstores.
Matt Krantz is a financial markets reporter at USA TODAY. He answers a different reader question every weekday in his Ask Matt column at money.usatoday.com. To submit a question, e-mail Matt at email@example.com.
We've updated the Conversation Guidelines. Changes include a brief review of the moderation process and an explanation on how to use the "Report Abuse" button. Read more.


text:
Rating: 0 stars
Featuring a garden, CABAÑAS MIRMAR is a holiday home set in Villa Marini, 7 km from Mendoza and 5 km from Mendoza Plaza Shopping Mall. The property boasts views of the mountain and is 7 km from Mendoza. Free WiFi is available. There is a seating area and a kitchen equipped with an oven. A flat-screen TV with satellite channels is provided. The lodge offers free private parking on-site Potrerillos is 41 km from CABAÑAS MIRMAR , while Maipú is 14 km from the property. The nearest airport is El Plumerillo Airport, 5 km from the property. Повече информация
Avg.Rate: US$ 140.00
Rating: 0 stars
Featuring free WiFi and a barbecue, Casinha do Sol Hostel offers accommodation in Villa Marini. Rooms include a shared bathroom equipped with a bath. You will find a shared kitchen at the property. Guests can unwind in the shared TV lounge. Mendoza is 3.1 km from Casinha do Sol Hostel , while Potrerillos is 32 km away. The nearest airport is El Plumerillo Airport, 11 km from the property. Повече информация
Rating: 0 stars
Situated in Villa Marini, this air-conditioned apartment is 1.9 km from Mendoza. The unit is 33 km from Potrerillos. There is a dining area and a kitchen. Towels and bed linen are available in this self-catering accommodation. Chacras de Coria is 8 km from El departamento de Mica , while Maipú is 11 km from the property. The nearest airport is El Plumerillo Airport, 10 km from El departamento de Mica . Повече информация


text:
This project was developed at very end of a bigger project, called Polidesign, that dealt with the application of cutting edge technologies - 3d modeling, 3d printing and mutimedia visualization, specifically - as tools for empowering state high school students. The group of students involved with Polidesign would be teached in multiple creation fields, from 3d modeling to video making, the habilities acquired then being used to create educational material for their own school. While focusing at first in cellular biology, Polidesign was aiming to create material for other disciplines aswell. As an end-of-project assignment, our team - composed of biologists, product designers and architects - went about on what to do next. The theme "Propellers, Turbines and Blades", inserted in the context of renewable energies and centered in mechanical design and physics was chosen as most challenging and promising. The kickstart of this new direction was the design, build and testing of a functional portable wind turbine, here depicted.
This work was developed under the supervision and orientation of Prof. Antônio Valadão Cardoso, at the LMDM (Multimedia Educational Material Lab) facilities, at CETEC, Minas Gerais, Brazil.
Thank You!


text:
Welcome to the Kentucky Derby Festival and TEAM KDF! The Derby Festival could not possibly do what we do without the help of nearly 4,000 Volunteers.
Please take time to review our many volunteer opportunites to find one that best suits your interests and skills. We have opportunites that only require a few hours, or opportunities that may require meeting throughout the year to plan. Whatever level of commitment you wish to contribute, we appreciate you giving your time!
To review the opportunities just click the "Register Now" link on the side of the page.
You will be asked to agree to the terms of a waiver as you register through our website. In addition to this process, you must print our downloadable waiver so that you can provide an original, signed copy to the Volunteer Coordinator of the event/s in which you choose to volunteer. Just click the "Waiver" on the side of this page to open our downloadable version.
Thank you for your interest in the Kentucky Derby Festival and have fun!
(On-line volunteer registration is restricted to individuals that are at least 16 years old.)
Registration is currently closed.


text:
Public Transit, Personal Economy
(Kate Hinds, Transportation Nation) Each month, the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) releases a monthly transit savings report, in which it calculates the cost savings that residents in 20 different cities (with the highest transit ridership) would realize if they dumped their cars and relied upon public transit.
In theory, you know that untethering yourself from insurance payments and gas prices will save you money. And yet perhaps you will be unprepared to read this month that you might save $13,962 annually if you dumped your car, which is what APTA estimates car-owning New Yorkers would save.
APTA is a public transit advocacy organization -- one of my colleagues refers to it as "the Chamber of Commerce for transit agencies"--so bear that in mind. However, $13,962 is a large enough number to make most people want to read the fine print. The average cost savings for these 20 cities was $9,515.
Here's how APTA explains their methodology. (I roughly interpret their equation as "the price of your monthly transit pass - cost of car ownership [gas, insurance, parking]=savings.)
APTA calculates the average cost of taking public transit by determining the average monthly transit pass of local public transit agencies across the country. This information is based on the annual APTA fare collection survey and is weighted based on ridership (unlinked passenger trips). The assumption is that a person making a switch to public transportation would likely purchase an unlimited pass on the local transit agency, typically available on a monthly basis.
APTA then compares the average monthly transit fare to the average cost of driving. The cost of driving is calculated using the 2010 AAA average cost of driving formula. AAA cost of driving formula is based on variable costs and fixed costs. The variable costs include the cost of gas, maintenance and tires. The fixed costs include insurance, license registration, depreciation and finance charges. The comparison also uses the average mileage of a mid-size auto at 23.4 miles per gallon and the price for self-serve regular unleaded gasoline as recorded by AAA on November 8, 2010 at $2.85 per gallon. The analysis also assumes that a person will drive an average of 15,000 miles per year. The savings assume a person in two-person household lives with one less car.
In determining the cost of parking, APTA uses the data from the 2010 Colliers International Parking Rate Study for monthly unreserved parking rates for the United States.
Of course, this idea is predicated on a couple of things, chief among them being that you live in a city with a comprehensive transit infrastructure. Which is why you won't see, say, Detroit on the list. Also that your job is IN the city, which is a big if these days. But still--$9,515!
You can read APTA's report here.


text:
South Africa's largest producer of Flexible Polyurethane Foam
Copyright © 2014 Vitafoam. All Rights Reserved.
The range of foam mattresses is designed to suit everyone. We have a range of standard products that are in stock ready to be delivered as well as a special design range to cater to each individuals' needs.
The range consists of one layer of triple thickness medium density open cell polyurethane foam.
Polyethylene is outstanding for use as a packaging material. Its shock absorption, elasticity and thermal insulating properties combined with chemical resistance and anti static qualities make it an ideal product. Additionally, it features high-level acoustic dampening that holds out most
Polyurethane (PUR and PU) is a polymer composed of a chain of organic units joined by carbamate (urethane) links. While most polyurethanes are thermosetting polymers that do not melt when heated, thermoplastic polyurethanes are also available.
The Ball Fibre is springy, fluffy, odourless, non-allergenic, lightweight and voluminous, so the resulting products are light and washable, and can maintain body temperature, providing the best quality and the utmost comfort for the consumer at a competitive price.
Polyurethane Foam
Extruded Polyethylene