text:
Product Information
PG-free tobacco e-Liquid. Mellow blend of classic tobacco flavors with a smoky finish. Hints of sweet maple and roasted nuts. Very approachable flavor. Slightly brighter than our Domestic Tobacco e-Liquid and a little less complex than Red Oak Tennessee Cured.
Recommended for cartomizers, Canteen™ tanks, the Canteen™ Pro, TCCs, BDCs, and other Pro-class tanks. If you're using a Canteen™ Elite, another SubTank class tank, RDA, or RBA, you may experience leaks, flavor inconsistencies, and performance issues with this flavor. Our High-VG e-Liquids have been formulated to work better in that gear.
- PG Free
- Available in 10mL plastic squeeze bottles and 30mL glass bottles
- Manufactured in Hartland, WI, USA
- All ingredients sourced from American companies
- Usually ships same day if ordered before 9AM CT
- 30-day Return Policy


text:
They're both huge stars in their own right, so when Chris Brown and Tyga decided to collaborate on a track, we knew it was going to be good.
The new ditty is called "Ayo" and, not surprisingly, the lyrical content can only be described as extremely sexually oriented in nature.
They've been friends for years and Justin Bieber took a silly photo while jokingly choking Chris Brown over the weekend.
Giving her fans a sweet treat for the weekend, Nicki Minaj just unveiled her music video for the controversial track "Only." Last night (December 11) the "Super Bass" babe took to her social media accounts to let everyone know that the clip was on its way.
He's no stranger to putting his foot in his mouth and Chris Brown says he's sorry for hinting that his ex-girlfriend Karrueche Tran cheated on him with Drake. The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer took to his Instagram account with a photo of himself looking ashamed and a caption to explain his apology.
He doesn't seem like the conspiracy theory type, but Chris Brown weighed in on the recent outbreak of the Ebola virus and he sounded a bit paranoid.
The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer took to his Twitter account in the early hours of Monday morning (October 13) with a message that garnered mixed responses.
He's used to leading an active, healthy lifestyle but when Chris Brown spent three months in a Los Angeles jail cell, the sedentary situation took a toll on his rock-hard body.
The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer told Extra, "My normal weight is like 180 [and] I was 215 when I got out of jail."
Always looking for new collaborators, Chris Brown definitely hit the jackpot when he joined forces with Ariana Grande for "Don't Be Gone Too Long."
The new music video features the "Don't Wake Me Up" singer as a hero who rescues the "Problem" songstress from a medieval dungeon.
Back in 2009 he physically assaulted his then-girlfriend Rihanna and in the years since the incident, Chris Brown has had a long and difficult road to recovery.
The "Don't Wake Me Up" singer told MTV News that in light of the Ray Rice video, in which the former NFL player threw a knock-out punch at his now-wife, he hopes to offer some helpful advice.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Twelve Year-Old From Aiken Wins WGOG Singing Competition
Twelve year-old Allison Skipper, a student at Kennedy Middle School in Aiken, South Carolina, was crowned the winner Saturday night of 96.3 WGOG's 11th-annual Texaco Country Showdown. The event was held at the Gignilliat Center in Seneca. Skipper told WGOG's Kris Butts she started singing at age 4, and lists superstar Carrie Underwood among her favorite singers. Skipper advances to the state level of the national competition, to be held September 28 at the Coweta County Fair in Newnan, Georgia. The competition's first runner-up was the Oconee County band Confederate Attitude. In all, 11 acts competed in this year's showdown. Over the years, stars such as Garth Brooks, Sara Evans & Brad Paisley have competed in the Country Showdown. At the 1983 National Final, Martina McBride & Neal McCoy competed against one another, only to lose to The Jim Arnold Band. In 1985, Sweethearts Of The Rodeo won the National Final before becoming one of country music's hottest duos.


text: Successful innovation in drilling technology has been one of the hallmarks of Parker Drilling, particularly for applications in Arctic environments such as Heli-Hoist, rig design, and rig on wheels, which later led to self propelled rigs. These innovations greatly contributed to the development of Alaska's Prudhoe Bay Field.When we undertook the AADU project in 2008, we set out to bring advanced drilling technologies to the north slope of Alaska believing that the new rig design would provide improved drilling efficiency, operational consistency and enhanced safety. Converting the AADU concept into a functional rig has posed significant engineering and construction challenges. We made efforts along the way to address these as they occurred. As the design evolved, we strengthened the design team, adding experienced resources. As the build schedule accelerated, we added support in critical trades and added work shifts. As the construction and integration complexities grew, we expanded our Management team with a new role focused on our engineering projects in general and the AADU in particular and staffed it with a proven leader in the field. Despite these responses, the AADUs have not met their scheduling cost targets. However, we continue to expect them to meet their design and performance objectives. In operational and strategic terms, we are looking forward to having these rigs in operation and validating our concepts of improved efficiency and safety in a demanding work environment on the North Slope. Earlier this month, we received a letter from BP stating their belief that the delay constitutes a default under contract. We disagree that default is in effect under the contract. We are in discussions with BP concerning the contractual and operational issues related to the rigs. These discussions are continuing and ongoing. While this project has commanded a lot of attention, particularly in addressing the current circumstances, we continue to execute Parker's business plan and the rest of our operations continue to perform inline with our expectations. I look forward to providing you an update on that progress and our results during our earnings call in late February. Read the rest of this transcript for free on seekingalpha.com


text:
BRUSSELS (Feb. 17)
The Belgian Communist Party and the Soviet Embassy are planning a mass demonstration here Monday night against the world conference on Soviet Jewry which opens here at that time, the Jewish Telegraphic Agency learned today. According to the report, participants will include a number of prominent Soviet Jews, among them the vice-president of the Soviet Bar Association and Col. Gen. David Dragunsky, the highest ranking Jewish officer in the Russian armed forces. Meanwhile preparations for the conference were nearly completed. About 500 delegates from 50 countries are expected, among them former Premier David Ben Gurion of Israel. The conference will take place from Feb, 23-26. As the first delegates began to arrive today, the Soviet Union let loose a propaganda blast against the gathering and retaliated by holding up the departures of at least two Jewish families who had received exit visas and had planned to leave Moscow for Israel this week.
(Jewish sources identified the families as Mr. and Mrs. Viktor Fedoseyev and the family of David Drabkin, the latter an activist who has been agitating for months for emigration rights. The Fedoseyevs reportedly complied with an official request to return their exit documents until next week but Drabkin was said to insist on holding on to his. Authorities indicated that he could keep his papers as long as he didn't try to leave the country before the conference in Brussels ends, Jewish sources said,) The Soviet blast at the Brussels conference was attributed to Moscow's concern that it would mobilize anti-Soviet opinion in Western Europe over the issue of the treatment of Jews. The Kremlin was reportedly anxious to keep Russian-Jewish activists away from the conference which was said to account for the delay of the departures of the Drabkins and Fedoseyevs. The delay was also seen as a warning that anti-Soviet activities by Jewish groups abroad could rebound against Jews seeking to leave Russia. The Soviet press carried no news of the forthcoming Brussels conference. But the two Soviet news agencies, Tass and Novosti, denounced it yesterday.
Tass commentator Yuri Kornilov, said it could "only be regarded as another anti-Soviet provocation" He said the recent anti-Soviet incidents in the United States by the militant Jewish Defense League were "part of the program of preparations for the Brussels gathering worked out by Tel Aviv." Most of the American Jewish organization participating in the Brussels conference have strongly condemned the tactics of the JDL. Richard Cohen an official of the American Jewish Congress in New York who is acting as press officer for the Brussels conference said there would be no non-Jewish participants except for Belgian Premier Gaston Eyskens who will extend official greetings to the gathering. Cohen said the agenda called for a series of eye-witness reports on the opening day from Jews who have left the Soviet Union recently. At the official opening of the conference on Tuesday evening, the keynote addresses will be delivered by former United States Supreme Court Justice and Former United Nations Ambassador Arthur J. Goldberg and by the French Nobel Laureate, Prof, Rene Cassin. The closing session will be addressed by Ben-Gurion and by Dr. Joachim Prinz, of Newark, N. J., Cohen said.


text:
Brazzer's Pass Presents
Enticing horny bitch Caroline Pierce seductively posing exposing her sexy boby before sucking and getting hammered so hard
Want to see more? Visit Brazzer's Pass
Get COMPLETE access to ALL Brazzerspass.com SITES!!!
Brazzerspass.com is a multisite access that gives you pornstars, pornstars and more pornstars!
We have them all 600+ pornstars categorized in all fetishes: big tits, anal, big butts, interracial, monster cock, gonzo, reality and much much more.
To top that we update with a new pornstar every single day!


text:
Gilda PALAS Model
DigicraftPhotographer Male Dartford, England, United Kingdom
Mayhem # 1830112
About MeI specialise in natural beauty photography for female models, glamour, fashion, lifestyle documentary. I love to show elegance in my work.
Photography is something that I absolutely love doing and would be keen on expanding my horizons.
I'm always looking forward to meeting talented individuals. If you're interested in being apart of any future shoots please contact me, I am more than happy working with both new or experienced models, MUA, Stylists and Designers
I'm relentlessly searching to work with resourceful and ingenious models who can give me some gut reaction, if you believe in yourself and think you've got what i need, show me you've got 'it' and I'm happy to pay you.
"And if a day goes by without my doing something related to photography, it's as though I've neglected something essential to my existence, as though I had forgotten to wake up. I know that the accident of my being a photographer has made my life possible." - Richard Avedon - 1970
Have you worked with Digicraft? Add Credits for Digicraft! >>
Credit NotesThe talented models on Modelmayhem that I have had the pleasure working with:
Aly Al 2736012
Morniah 2418015
DaRealLesley 3139107
Savra 3068631
Akasha Asylum 852248
Brown Candy06 3125884
Shade A 2356536
Damii 2348167
Flora Moke 2709324
Sharon Phillips 2758471
Nai A 2633302
Miss Lisha 2321219
Mei Stead 2812709
Kiki 1460907
Lil Moo 2763677
Lenah Makena 1993463
Charmaine Zsigo-Oliver 2649196
Kitty X 2311947
Sweetest Chocolate 2650196
Helen Luboko 2192565
Raven Navera 154059
Gilda PALAS Model
Yazmine-Al... Model
Leila Naruo Model
Vita Popova Retoucher
RichardR Retoucher
Bekah Model Model
Loading Content


text:
AUS-MILITARY-L ArchivesArchiver > AUS-MILITARY > 2003-04 > 1051438101
From: "Anthony Staunton" <>
Subject: RE: Land Forces of the Australian Colonies
Date: Sun, 27 Apr 2003 20:08:21 +1000
In-Reply-To: <000201c307c4$bff38d60$c2c98ec6@vswanson>
A worthy project.
You might consider checking:
A soldier in the family by Allan Book. Published in 1994
Shaping History by Syd Trigellis-Smith Published in 1996
Index to Sabretache, March 2002
Australian Dictionary of Biography (CD version for vols 1 to 12)
various blue books, colonial directories and army lists.
Anthony Staunton
-----Original Message-----
From: vrswanson [mailto:]
Sent: Monday, 21 April 2003 2:21 PM
Subject: Land Forces of the Australian Colonies
I am seeking accurate information relating to the land military forces
raised by the Australian Colonies from 1788 to Federation.
I have to date collected information from the following sources :-
Australian War memorial, Australians at War {series prepared by Steve
Conway}, Defending Victoria, Queensland Defence Forces, Digger History, "The
History of The Military Forces of South Australia" {Ref. Australian Army
Journal 51 - August 1953}together from bits and pieces in various
Whilst they each provide some information they are often incomplete and
accuracy is sometimes questionable.
The information I am seeking is a complete list of the units raised, dates
of raising and what happened to the unit. Some were disbanded, some absorbed
into other units, some renamed and some of course are basically still in
existence today. In other words I am trying to piece together the basic
history of each and every unit.
I also include in my quest the Naval Brigades which were also formed by the
Colonies. Information about the Colonial Navies is readily available in
various places including "Australian Colonial Navies" By Colin Jones.(AWM)
Since I started my search I am surprised that I have not to date found any
complete set of information for any of the states.
I hope someone can help me in my search.
Vic. Swanson
==== AUS-MILITARY Mailing List ====
Replies to queries on AUS-MILITARY should generally be sent to the list as
well as the sender
Please use the "reply to all" function of your mail program
This thread:
|RE: Land Forces of the Australian Colonies by "Anthony Staunton" <>


text:
Have Medical Questions? Ask a Doctor Online!
Nonsurgical management may be an option in selected cases of ColoVesical fistula(CVF)who cannot undergo surgery or have other colonic diseases which make surgery a unsuitable choice.It may be preferred by some patients who choose not to undergo surgery.CVF is seen in patients of Diverticulitis,Inflammatory bowel disease like Crohn's Disease or abdominal malignancies .Surgical excision would be the first choice if it is practical.However some patients tend to do well even on conservative surgery,the fistula may close spontaneously in about 50 % of such patients.If the patient is asymptomatic,regular monitoring for UTI by urine examination and subsequent C/S, intermittent antibacterial therapy may cause surgery to be deferred.The risk of recurrent pyelonephritis and subsequent kidney damage is low if regular monitoring is done. Newer agents like Infliximab help in reducing the inflammation of the colon and may promote closure of the fistula. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16108883 would be a article of interest.
the problem I have with surgery is that the fistula is close to where the kidney tubes come into the bladder and this makes the surgery complicated and the outcome a possible bag for urine. My view is that trying conservative management would be a reasonable option for my situation. Would you have an opinion on this?


text:
Commuters can expect more delays on the A12.
One lane of the southbound carriageway just past the Hatfield Peverel turn off is expected to remain closed for the next 24 hours.
The inside lane closure is the result of a burst water pipe which has caused a pothole.
Police were called to the scene at 6am this morning.
They assisted the drivers of four vehicles, whose tyres had been damaged by the pothole.
Jenna Smith, police spokesman, said: "Those travelling southbound on the A12 should expect long delays and are advised to take an alternative route if possible."
The lane will remain closed while repair work is being carried out.


text: To get from Cassano d'Adda to Rossano Stazione by train you can catch one of the 2 trains that everyday travel between these two cities. The first train to Rossano Stazione leaves from Cassano d'Adda at 09:02 and the last train departs at 18:47. If you choose a local train the trip lasts on average 12:47 hours. For your trip from Cassano d'Adda to Rossano Stazione by train you can choose to leave from one of Cassano d'Adda main stations: Cassano D'Adda On Wanderio you can compare all schedules, fares and railway companies to Rossano Stazione and book the best itinerary starting from Cassano d'Adda.


text:
Get an overview of this hotel3-star hotel with free breakfast and fitness center
Popular property highlights
Situated in the business district, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of California State University Sacramento, Arden Fair Mall, and Cal Expo. Mercy General Hospital and Granite Regional Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).
Hotel Features
This smoke-free hotel features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and a business center. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities, and a 24-hour front desk are onsite.
Room Amenities
All 124 rooms feature kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves, plus free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels. Guests will also find sitting areas, DVD players, and premium bedding.
Guest Highlights
- Central location
- WiFi
- Helpful staff
- Clean guestrooms
- Overall room comfort
Larkspur Landing Sacramento - An All-Suite Hotel
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. A business center is on site at this 3-star property. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Event facilities measure 0 square feet (0 square meters). This Sacramento hotel also offers a fitness center, barbecue grills, and multilingual staff. Onsite self parking is complimentary.
Larkspur Landing Sacramento - An All-Suite Hotel is a smoke-free property.
- Free breakfast
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Use of nearby fitness center (discount)
- Fitness facilities
- Total number of rooms - 124
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- 24-hour front desk
- Porter/bellhop
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors - 4
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Picnic area
- Barbecue grill(s)
- Coffee/tea in common areas
- Elevator/lift
- Business center
- Smoke-free property
- Conference space size (feet) - 0
- Conference space size (meters) - 0
- Free self parking
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Free WiFi
Family Friendly Amenities
- Family Hotel
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Laundry facilities
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- DVD player
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Free self parking
Room Amenities
- DVD player
- Premium bedding
- Hypo-allergenic bedding available
- Separate sitting area
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room climate control (air conditioning)
- Free newspaper
- Air conditioning
- Phone
- Free local calls
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Kitchen
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- Designer toiletries
- Private bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Shower/tub combination
- Iron/ironing board
- Desk
- Satellite TV service
- Flat-panel TV
- Free WiFi
- Hair dryer
Where to Eat
Guests are offered a complimentary continental breakfast each morning.
Nearby Things to Do
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please note them at check-out when you book your room.
- Accessible bathroom
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
Hotel Policies
Check-out time is noon
Payment types
Children and extra beds
- Children are welcome.
- Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
- Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
24-hour check-in
No rollaway/extra beds available
- Deposit: USD 25.00 per night
Optional extras
- Pet fee: USD 75.00 per accommodation, per stay
Hotel Name
- Larkspur Landing Hotel
- Larkspur Landing Hotel Sacramento
- Larkspur Landing Sacramento
- Larkspur Landing Sacramento All-Suite
- Larkspur Landing Sacramento All-Suite Hotel
- Larkspur Landing Sacramento Hotel
- Sacramento Larkspur Landing
- Sacramento Larkspur Landing Hotel
- Hotel Larkspur Landing


text:
Indramat Motor Cables: the First Spare You Should Buy
We get at least one call a week from some poor soul who has gotten a Rexroth Indramat error code...
We leave it to your imagination how these places accomplish repairs. We don't take chances. We have 24-hour turnaround on most factory repairs, and we want the level of confidence that comes with the warranty from the manufacturer. For "like new" controls with a Factory Warranty, factory repair is the only way to go.
When 24 hours is too long, we also have Emergency Exchange units available for immediate shipment.
Indradrive M
Modular Drive system with Scalable Control module.
Indradrive C
Compact ac servo drive that integrates motion control, spindle control, amplifier, power supply, and I/O in a single, compact unit
Diax 04 HDS and HDD Drives
DIAX04, intelligent, modular digital drives that provide printing and converting machines with high power in a space-saving, compact EMC-compliant housing


text:
Week 5 Answers
1. On the tv show Heroes, what is the name of the radioactive man who dies in season Answer: Ted Sprague
2. This artist caused a giant shitstorm when they tore up a picture of the Pope on SNL, name the artist. Answer: Sinead Oconner
3. What was the name of the cab in Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Answer: Bennie
4. Writer Joe Esterhas has publicly said he hated this movie he wrote the screenplay for. Name the movie. Answer: Sliver
5. In the movie Robocop, what is the name of the robot that is used to try kill Robocop? Answer: ED-209
Bonus Question...The song we played at the opening of the show was featured in what movie? Answer: Career Opportunities
Super Bonus Question...for 15 points. What was the name of the guy who screwed us over on our backyard? Answer: Jack
Top 3:
Aussie Sarah with 255 points
Crystal with 260 points
Richard with 320 points
If you're behind, don't fret. The bonus points are going up in the next few rounds so if you've listened to our show you have a great chance to catch up.


text:
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding our products or services, please contact us by calling or emailing us and we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.
– Sheryle Shandy, Executive Director
Billings Food Bank
2112 4th Avenue North
Billings, MT 59103
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Phone: 406.259.2856
Fax: 406.259.9847
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday — 24-Hour Answering Service
Food Service Operation: 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Monday through Friday


text:
Skip navigation
About RRHF
About MSP
Film: Changing Lives
Film: Beating Cholera
HLSP management team
Contact us
This site
All Group sites
Print Basket
Add to Print Basket
View Print Basket
Members websites
Members websites
Members websites
BMB Mott MacDonald
Cambridge Education
Euroconsult Mott MacDonald
Franklin + Andrews
Franklin + Andrews
HLSP Institute
Construction economics
Contract advisory
Euroconsult Mott MacDonald
HLSP Institute
Human factors
Information communications and media
Local government
Management consultancy
Market research
Multi-sectoral HIV & AIDS Programme
Oil and gas
Project and programme management
Transport technology services
Wastes management
Czech Republic
North America – Hatch Mott MacDonald
This website is an output funded by the UK Department for International Development (DFID) for the benefit of developing countries. The views expressed are not necessarily those of DFID.
Company registration details
HLSP Limited
Registered in England: Number: 03208454
Registered office: Mott MacDonald House,
8-10 Sydenham Road
Surrey CR0 2EE
United Kingdom.
VAT registration number: GB 523 7656 36
HLSP Limited is a member of Mott MacDonald Group Limited who's details are as follows:
Mott MacDonald Limited
Registered in England: Number 1243967
Registered office: Mott MacDonald House,
8-10 Sydenham Road
Surrey CR0 2EE
United Kingdom.
VAT registration number: GB 523 7656 36
The contents of this website and all other Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites are the copyright of the Mott MacDonald Group Limited unless otherwise indicated. All rights are reserved. Images, trademarks and brands are also protected by other intellectual property laws and may not be reproduced or used in any manner without written permission from their respective owners.
Permission is given for the downloading and temporary storage of pages within this website for the sole and exclusive purpose of viewing them on a stand-alone personal computer or monitor. Copies of such parts of the website as may reasonably be required for personal use may be printed. No part of such content may be otherwise or subsequently reproduced, downloaded, disseminated or transferred, in any form or by any means, except with the prior written agreement of and with express attribution to the Mott MacDonald Group Limited.
The contents of this website and all other Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites are for general information purposes only. While every effort is made to ensure that all website contents are correct at the time of publishing, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate or may have become out of date. The contents of Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites should not be relied upon for any purpose other than general information and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage which may arise from using any information contained therein.
Mott MacDonald Group Limited accepts no responsibility for the content of any external website that links to or from any Mott MacDonald Group Limited website and we cannot be held liable for any loss or damage which may arise from using any information contained within any such external website.
Privacy policy
We are committed to protecting the privacy of visitors to Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites and have developed this policy statement to explain our website practices.
We may collect the Internet Protocol (IP) address of visitors to Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites and information about their visits in order to help us:
administer the websites
diagnose any problems that may arise with our servers
measure activity on the websites as part of statistical analysis
develop enhancements to improve the performance of our websites and add value for visitors
The IP address identifies the computer being used by the visitor but not the visitor as an individual. Information about visits is collected on an anonymous, aggregate basis and may include elements such as length and time, pages looked at and the external site from which the visitor arrived. We do not collect personal information about visitors as they browse through our websites.
Only when visitors contact us through a Mott MacDonald Group Limited website do we collect personal information about them – information which they provide when emailing us to request information about our work for example or completing a feedback form or job application. We use this information within the Mott MacDonald Group Limited to enable us to process any request they have made and provide them with the best possible service. We retain this information only for as long as necessary, hold it securely in accordance with relevant data protection legislation and do not pass it to third parties without the owners' consent, unless we are required or permitted by law to disclose it.
Mott MacDonald Group Limited websites contain links to external websites. Please note that we are not responsible for the privacy practices of any websites other than our own.
Legal information
Accessibility statement
© HLSP 2011 – a member of the Mott MacDonald Group
Site by Mott MacDonald and
Radley Yeldar ›


text:
Ryerson's newest addition to campus, the Student Learning Centre (SLC), has transformed the corner of Yonge and Gould streets.
The SLC is dedicated to providing students with new spaces to study, collaborate, share ideas and learn outside the classroom.
Explore the site to see all that the SLC has to offer, and join the conversation using #RSLC!


text:
How has Hip-Hop lost its course in this world? There is too much of a musical backbone to inspire and work from. Now a days the dumber the song the better the song. The "main stream" industry has trampled our freedom. You constantly hear artist complain of how they can't make music like they want. To many, music is the #1 escape from the world, and we all know a cold world. When do we really get away? We take the first chance we get to escape, turn on the radio and end up where we started . What's music if not freedom music?
I always picture the beginning of music starting with four Sacred masters that conducted, instructed, and wrote music among st themselves. This music was the only thing they had to stay sane. Music became a survival tactic. No instructions, no dotted lines, just the nitty gritty offense against the world. The value of music expression has been terminated and replaced with first class nonsense. Words have lost meanings, break downs have gained souls. The ghost of hip hop can never lay to rest peacefully.


text:
Don't have an account? Sign up
Sign up with Google or Facebook
By signing up I agree to StudyBlue's
Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
Already have an account? Log in
General fund
Capital projects fund
Internal service fund
Special revenue fund
Airport enterprise fund
Debt service fund
Pension trust fund
How many of Sig's funds use the accrual basis of accounting?
Estimated revenues $30,000,000
Appropriations 27,000,000
Estimated transfer to debt service fund 900,000
When Park's budget is adopted and recorded, Park's budgetary fund balance would be a
Estimated revenues $30,000,000
Appropriations 27,000,000
Estimated transfer to debt service fund 900,000
Park should record budgeted appropriations by a
Property taxes, licenses, and fines $9,000,000
Proceeds of debt issue 5,000,000
Interfund transfers for debt service 1,000,000
In the budgetary entry, what amount should Maple record for estimated revenues?
I. Outstanding vouchers payable amounts
II. Outstanding purchase order amounts
III. Excess of the amount of a purchase order over the actual expenditure for that order
Payment of principal on long-term debt $100,000
Payments to vendors 500,000
Purchase of a computer 300,000
What amount should Dayne County report as expenditures in its governmental funds statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances?
Unrestricted state grant $1,000,000
Interest on bank accounts held for employees' pension plan 200,000
What amount of these cash receipts should be accounted for in Cal's general fund?
Total assets, including $200,000 of cash $1,000,000
Total liabilities 600,000
Reserved for encumbrances 100,000
Appropriations do not lapse at year-end. At December 31, what amount should Park report as unassigned fund balance in its general fund balance sheet?
Appropriations $435,000
Encumbrances 18,000
Expenditures 164,000
Vouchers payable 23,000
What is the remaining amount available for use by the county?
Appropriations $6,500,000
Expenditures 5,000,000
Other financing sources 1,500,000
Other financing uses 2,000,000
Revenues 8,000,000
After Pine's general fund accounts were closed at the end of the year, the unassigned fund balance increased by
Proceeds of short-term notes to be used for advances to permanent trust funds $ 8,000
Proceeds of long-term debt to be used for a major capital project 90,000
What amount of these restricted monies should Blair account for in special revenue funds?
Levies on affected property owners to install sidewalks $500,000
Gasoline taxes to finance road repairs 900,000
What amount should be accounted for in Lake's special revenue funds?
Expendable donation mandated by a benefactor to provide meals for the needy $100,000
Sales taxes to finance the maintenance of tourist facilities in the shopping district 300,000
What amount should be accounted for in Arbor's special revenue funds?
Grant from state government $400,000
Proceeds from general obligation bond issue 500,000
Transfer from Fir's general fund 100,000
In its capital projects fund operating statement, Fir should report these amounts as Revenues and Other financing sources
Cash receipts Cash payments
Debt service fund General fund
Bonds for financing of water treatment plant construction $2,000,000
General long-term obligations 700,000
The amount of these cash accumulations that should be accounted for in Alma's debt service funds is
Issue cost $400,000
Debt insurance 90,000
When Oak establishes the accounting for operating debt service, what amount should be deferred and amortized over the life of the bonds?
Vendor financing with a term of 10 months when incurred, in connection with a capital asset acquisition that is not part of a long-term financing plan $ 150,000 Long-term bonds for financing of capital asset acquisition 3,000,000 Bond anticipation notes due in six months, issued as part of a long-term financing plan for capital purposes 400,000
What aggregate amount should Fern report as general long-term capital debt at December 31?
Under the Forfeiture Act-cash confiscated from illegal activities; principal can be used only for law enforcement activities $300,000
Sales taxes collected by Arlen to be distributed to other governmental units 500,000
What amount of cash should Arlen report in its permanent funds at December 31?
Enterprise funds $1,000,000
Internal service funds 400,000
Cole's proprietary equity balances amount to
Modified accrual basis Accrual basis
Receipts from users of parking facilities $600,000 Expenditures-Parking meters 410,000 Expenditures-Salaries and other cash expenses 96,000 Depreciation of parking meters 94,000
For the year ended June 30, this proprietary fund should report net income of
I. Accounting for the financing of an agency's services to other government departments be on a cost-reimbursement basis
II. User charges cover the costs of general public services
III. Net income information be provided for an activity
Special revenue funds $100,000
Agency funds 200,000
Pension funds 400,000
Total fiduciary fund assets amounted to
Reserve for employer's contributions $5,000,000
Actuarial deficiency in reserve for employer's contributions 300,000
Reserve for employees' contributions 9,000,000
Maple's PERS fund balance at June 30 should be
Due to special revenue fund from general fund $10,000
Due to agency fund from special revenue fund 4,000
In Grove's special revenue fund balance sheet at December 31, how should these interfund amounts be reported?
Transfer to a debt service fund $100,000
Payment to a pension trust fund 500,000
Purchase of equipment 300,000
What amount should Brandon County report for the general fund as other financing uses in its governmental funds statement of revenues, expenditures, and changes in fund balances?
Governmental funds Proprietary funds
"StudyBlue is great for studying. I love the study guides, flashcards, and quizzes. So extremely helpful for all of my classes!"
Alice, Arizona State University
"I'm a student using StudyBlue, and I can 100% say that it helps me so much. Study materials for almost every subject in school are available in StudyBlue. It is so helpful for my education!"
Tim, University of Florida
"StudyBlue provides way more features than other studying apps, and thus allows me to learn very quickly! I actually feel much more comfortable taking my exams after I study with this app. It's amazing!"
Jennifer, Rutgers University
"I love flashcards but carrying around physical flashcards is cumbersome and simply outdated. StudyBlue is exactly what I was looking for!"
Justin, LSU


text:
Find all the Kitchen Stewardship series here (clicking a topic will take you to a master list of all the related posts).
I've also hosted carnivals in the past, although I don't have a current weekly carnival. Jump straight to the carnivals.
It's fun to browse archives, isn't it? 🙂
Series at Kitchen Stewardship
A Fat Full Fall: Butter. Canola Oil. Coconut Oil. Lard. How do you figure out what fats are "healthy" fats? Low fat? No fat? How much fat to eat? Find everything you ever wanted to know about fats in this series, plus some rockin' recipes and easy challenges. This is perhaps the most popular series at Kitchen Stewardship so far.
Natural Kitchen Cleaning (and more): Not an official series, but helpful nonetheless. Do you want to get the toxins out of your cleaning cupboard and your indoor air? Kitchen Stewardship's cleaning posts are always (1) easy, (2) inexpensive, (3) environmentally safe, (4) safe for humans, and (5) effective. For the basic 3 cleaners, start here.
Healthy School Lunches:
I think it's of the utmost importance that children have a healthy lunch, and it is definitely a real challenge to think of portable, nourishing foods that don't have to be heated and that kids will enjoy.
You don't have to be mystified (or hit up McD's) when it comes to taking healthy food on the road. This series explores healthy ideas for packing lunches!
Back-to-School Bonanza: Read reviews of reusable snack and sandwich bags, stainless steel containers, and more.
Real Food Bloggers Face-Off:
Over 2 dozen bloggers answer questions about how they came to real food and what they think is important on their plates. These are fascinating people! The series ended with TWO famous finishers who dished out on how they got started as well: Sally Fallon and Nina Planck.
An Exploration of Soaking Grains:
The cookbook Nourishing Traditions claims that traditional cultures always soaked or sprouted their grains, nuts and legumes before eating. Some say that claim doesn't hold water. I was curious about the science behind the issue. Join me as I delve into food science and research journals to try to find the answer: How should we prepare our grains?
Adventures in Sourdough:
Research shows that sourdough fermentation is both traditional and incredibly healthy for a myriad of reasons. Learn how to make your own sourdough starter and a bunch of KS readers' favorite recipes for using it. Lots of photos and encouragement from those who have been there already.
Eat Well, Spend Less:
Is it possible to eat a real food diet, follow your conscience when it comes to animal treatment and being environmentally friendly, and have a single income or otherwise tight budget?
If you ask the nine ladies of the Eat Well, Spend Less series, the answer is an unequivocal YES. You'll have to work harder, and you may need to make a compromise here or there, but I do believe it's possible. So much so that it has become a monthly series event!
Back to Basics Mini Challenge:
In January 2013, Tiffany from Don't Waste the Crumbs joined us to cover the top 10 most important Monday Missions – check out her experiences and successes here!
One Quick Tip:
Everything from how to find things quickly on the computer to where to store your garlic to be most efficient in the kitchen – OQT is a quick, simple strategy to simplify your life so you can get out of the kitchen faster and enjoy time with your family and friends.
Super Foods Series:
Want to eat the healthiest foods you can withOUT having to go to the health foods store or buy something you've never heard of before? Kitchen Stewardship Super Foods are regular, plain-Jane foods that you probably already have in your kitchen, listed because they pack a nutritional punch more than their counterparts. We spent 15 weeks going through a list of 20 Super Foods and 18 Honorable Mentions. You'll find easy, yummy recipes, nutritional info and kitchen tips to include more nutrients on your plate.
Cloth Diapering 101 – A Rookie's Experience: There isn't really a Baby Steps approach to cloth diapering – it's more of a dive in headfirst kind of thing. I'm a numbers kind of person, though, so I tried to quantify how well these diapers worked.
Determine whether you're at your ideal/healthy weight…or not. If not, then set a weight loss goal for yourself, something you think you can reach by a deadline you choose – a month, the end of summer, the end of the year.
Real Food Preparedness
Preparedness isn't just for "preppers." All moms like to be prepared for the unexpected as well as the inevitable. Here is a massive list of resources, both an index of all the previous posts here at KS plus every blog, product, article, and company to which I've referred or been directed over the past few weeks.
Woman's Call to Vocation: A Study for Moms This is a 5-part study based on Scripture, the Catechism and Catholic Church teachings. The study includes the Call to Sacrifice, Vocation of Wife, Vocation of Mother, Discipline of Children and Vocation of the Home. It is outside the realm of Kitchen Stewardship, so a bonus for those of you interested!
Mary and Martha Moments: The Four Pillars of Kitchen Stewardship: This blog is dedicated to balancing your family's nutrition, the environment, your budget and your time as gifts from God. Read the foundations of the philosophy in these posts.
Mary and Martha Moments: Encouragement on the Journey!: Trust God, take Baby Steps, Keep Body/Soul priorities in order, Pray in the Kitchen. These posts will give you soul food as you try hard to do the best you can in the kitchen for your families. The link takes you to the first post; find the others at the end.
Sun, Sunscreen, Skin Cancer, and Safety:
What is the balance between protecting ourselves from the sun, getting necessary Vitamin D, avoiding chemicals on our skin, and – yikes! – avoiding skin cancer? Learn more about the different ways to protect yourself from the sun, how well the reviewed methods worked – and much more! (Review of 28 all natural sunscreens, an update on last year's 28 and even more natural sunscreen updates!)
Spring Cleaning: Get the Junk Out
KS and nine other bloggers from a variety of niches teamed up to get the "junk" out of your life. We went beyond the dust bunnies into your kitchen cupboards, shopping cart, bathtub and more! Each week a different blogger wrote their story and factoids at Kitchen Stewardship, then followed up with part three, the "practical application," at their own sites. Other bloggers also linked up their own posts that fit the theme, so the resources run deep and the challenges were intense.
A Real Foodie's Sources for Real Food
Ever feel like you are on a scavenger hunt when trying to find where to buy real food to make those delicious meals for your family? These are some virtual and physical sources for real-food-buying and my discoveries and preferences.
- What Does a Real Foodie Buy at … Costco?
- What Does a Real Foodie Buy at … Amazon?
- What Does a Real Foodie Buy at … Country Life Natural Foods?
- What Does a Real Foodie Buy at … Tropical Traditions?
- Where Does a Real Foodie Find Traditional Goodies? My choices at Wise Choice Market.
Cultivating Common Sense
Sometimes I get so caught up with trying to 'do right' by my family that I need to step back and look at the big picture. I ask myself about balance and my sanity. Sometimes they are at odds. What then?
- Strawberry Controversy: Organic, Local or Just Don't Eat?
- You May Have to Mince Words to Cook Well
- How to Evaluate New Nutritional Philosophies Through a Critical Thinking, Traditional Food Lens
- How Much is Too Much?
- Balancing Sun Exposure with Sun-o-phobia
Organizing for Efficiency in the Kitchen
- Meet the Organizer
- Do You Perpetuate Faulty Kitchen Thinking?
- The Organizer vs Stubborn Thinking
- Top 10 Do-It-Now Tips for Organizing Your Kitchen
- Clear Those Counters (and Maybe a Cupboard and Some Drawers, too)
- The Kitchen Rearranged (Deranged?)
- Organizing your Spice Cabinet
- Organizing for a Kid-Friendly Kitchen
- Declutter Out of Love for God
Organic Gardening Series: Rene from Budget Saving Mom is a series guest poster all summer long in 2010. She'll teach you gardening every step of the way, from building the beds to finding seeds, and the nitty gritty of fighting diseases and pests, harvesting and preserving. I learned so many helpful tips!
During June 2010 we talked about the best eggs and milk you can buy and how to find good local produce and farmers. Includes "10 Questions to Ask your Farmer" and the unveiling of the Grand Rapids Area Local Real Food Resources Page.
How I Love Beans! I talk about them and eat them a lot, and now you can read about them and learn more:
- Bean Foundations: Why Beans?, How to cook dry beans, Recipes, and my embarrassing bean story.
- Summer Foods: Broth and Beans?
- Bean and Veggie Meal Plan Analysis: I analyzed 6 real meal plans and gave practical tips to help readers include more beans and veggies in their regular dinners. You can use the tips to upgrade your family's nutrition, too!
Seeking the perfect homemade whole wheat bread: Using a 30-point rating system, we explore several different recipes for making homemade whole wheat bread in a quest to find the perfect one. Recipes that can be soaked, soured, or sprouted are given bonus points! Also check out the list of Katie's Basic Bread Baking Techniques (or lack thereof!) for lots of tips on making bread work in your kitchen.
Grain Mill Series:
- Nutrimill vs. Wondermill Grain Mill: the Head-to-Head Challenge (VLOG)
- Name that Grain! (What Are All Those Kinds of Wheat For?)
- The No Holds Barred Nutrimill Grain Mill Review
- Soaking vs. Sprouting: Which is Best?
- Mid-sized farmers (Ohio and New York)
- Local (to me) Grassfed, Organic Farmers (Michigan)
- Big farm 1: Liz in Iowa
- Big farm 2: Debbie in Kansas
- Big farm 3: Big L in Wisconsin
My Food is Not a Number: A 40-Day challenge looking into the issue of food colorings in our food. Remember: even if they don't seem to impact your mood or your kids' behavior, food dyes are not food.
A Sweet, Sweet Summer: Exploring natural sweeteners, week-by-week.
- A No Sugar Day
- Does Raw Honey Have Health Benefits?
- How To Bake with Honey
- Maple Syrup and Maple Sugar Facts
- Why White Sugar is Bad for You
- Unrefined, Dehydrated Whole Cane Sugar
- The Facts on Stevia
- Interview with Jim May: Father of Stevia
- Sorghum: A Sweetener with Actual Value
- Xylitol, Erythritol, Sorbitol–What's That All About?
- How to Bake with Sugar Alcohols and Blends
Mind the Microwave in May:
A challenge to cut down your microwave use, one baby step at a time. Find out the conflicting research on the dangers of microwaves and decide for yourself. Includes lots of practical tips for making the change.
Analyzing Aluminum in August: What are the dangers, researched and controversial, about our use of aluminum? Where do we find aluminum in our daily lives (you'll be shocked)? Find seriously simple, practical tips for reducing your encounters with aluminum and being more kind to the earth at the same time.
Advent Daily Dose: A short nugget of thought for every weekday of Advent, including reflections, encouragement, lessons and challenges.
Find out how to use your busy-ness for prayer, take time away to be quiet and ideas for kids to enter into the season. Even if it's not Advent, you may find some reflections of interest in this series.
Decreasing Disposables in December: More waste is generated in America during the months of December and November than any other time of year.
There's no better time to focus on small ways to reduce our waste by using and reusing real items instead of throw-aways.
My Story: The tale behind the beginning of a blog and the author who types it.
Start here: On Conscious Thought and then go here: My Life in Three Lists
The Ultimate Traditional Real Food: Jesus gives His life for us. (Follow the link at the bottom of this post for a comprehensive post that lists all those in the series.)
Carnivals at Kitchen Stewardship
- Meatless Meals Carnival
- Make-it-from-Scratch Carnival host (July 2009)
- Make-it-from-Scratch Carnival host (September 29, 2009)
October Fest Carnival of Super Foods (explanation, invitation)
Tons of bloggers participated to share a plethora of recipes. October Fest remains a superb resource!
- October1: Bean Recipes
- October 8: Broth Recipes
- October 15: Super Food Recipes
- October 22: Unprocessed Foods Recipes
- October 29: Healthy Fats
A few random themed recipe round-ups:
The "What are you Doing for Lent?" Carnival Get inspired by what other folks across the blogosphere sacrificed and accomplished as part of their Lenten devotions.
Real Food Appetizers – (October 2010) With holiday dinners and parties quickly approaching, several bloggers teamed up to host a "progressive dinner" where each week a different course was highlighted and readers could link up their own recipes. What a great resource for preparing good, wholesome, and nourishing foods at the time of year when the not-so-healthy beckons us constantly! Here at KS, we covered appetizers; visit Naturally Knocked Up to see the rest of the dinner.
Current and Upcoming Carnivals
There are no current or scheduled carnivals at KS.


text:
"Considered Unmarried"
Some married taxpayers who live apart from their spouses and provide for dependent children may be "considered unmarried" for tax purposes. These taxpayers are permitted to file as Head of Household and receive the benefit of lower tax amounts if they
For these married taxpayers, "qualifying child" includes biological, adopted, foster, and stepchildren, but does not include grandchildren, brother, sister or their descendants (for example, niece, nephew). Only unmarried taxpayers may be able to use a grandchild, niece or nephew as a qualifying child for Head of Household status.


text:
Anderson Man Indicted in Franklin Co. High-Speed Chase
By MJ Kneiser, WLHR Radio, Lavonia
An Anderson, South Carolina man has been indicted on charges of felony aggravated assault on two Franklin County Sheriff's Office deputies.
According to the indictment, Louis Damien Carver, whose last known address was 2313 Standridge Road, Anderson, was speeding down Watson Road in Franklin County on August 17, 2011 when he failed to stop for deputies.
A chase ensued and at one point, according to the indictment, Carver allegedly rammed his vehicle into the side of one patrol car on the driver side while the deputy was sitting inside.
A second count alleges Carver drove his car at a high rate of speed towards another Sheriff's deputy while the officer was in the performance of his duties.
A third count of fleeing or attempting to elude a peace officer alleges Carver got out on foot and ran from the officers after the chase ended.
Carver was also indicted on two more counts of obstruction of a peace officer and driving on a suspended license.


text:
Granada Media Group is creating the new post of director of legal affairs to support its growth into new technologies.
It has recruited former business development vice president at Discovery Communications (Europe), Kyla Mullins to fill the post. Discovery Communications owns the Discovery satellite channel.
No date has been set for her arrival. But when she starts she will report to Jules Burns, joint managing director of production. Burns says: "We need this new position because of the effort we are putting into new technologies."
One of Mullins' key roles will be to provide the commercial legal advice necessary to ensure pay TV and online projects get off the ground.
Burns adds: "There are acquisition issues she will have to deal with as well."
Mullins will also be in charge of legal advice across the group and outsourcing of legal work. A loose panel of two firms exists – Goodman Derrick for litigation and Olswang for commercial matters. But Lovells, Dibb Lupton Alsop, Nabarro Nathanson and Paisner & Co have also been used in the past.
Mullins has filled a number of in-house media roles since training at Clifford Chance, where she worked from 1989 to 1993.
Mullins was unavailable for comment but Burns says she is likely to continue instructing the same law firms, although this is yet to be decided.


text:
Traveling through western Wyoming at the end of September, 2013, I was checking the region out for autumn color. I found a little bit, as these photographs reveal. A week later, I traveled through Wyoming again and could see that the trees were at their peak for fall color,......but, alas.....the U.S. government had all the parks closed down and I could not take advantage of Nature's gift......I could not travel through the Teton or Yellowstone national parks during the peak of autumn.....which had been my plan for over a year to do. I was detoured through Idaho. The last two photographs are the result of the detour.....the back side of the Tetons at sunset. "Making lemonade from sour lemons. :)"
Thank you for viewing my work.
Thank You!


text:
Steve Rhodes/FlickrGov. Jerry Brown, seen here at a 2009 rally, released his 2011-12 state budget yesterday.
It might seem hard to swallow given Gov. Jerry Brown's dour budget pronouncements yesterday, but if the experts are to be believed, there's a case to be made that things here in California could be a whole lot worse.
Let's start with the typical tale of woe: California's $25-plus billion budget deficit has us teetering on the brink of insolvency. Our debt costs more to insure than Kazakhstan's. The end is nigh for municipal bondholders: Time to start stocking up on bottled water and SpaghettiOs.
It's a popular view and one that has led to plenty of controversy among the state's cognoscenti. Gloom-and-doom rhetoric was a staple on the campaign trail last year, even as Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger, state Treasurer Bill Lockyer and others were pushing the counternarrative to anyone who would listen.
But it seems like quietly, among the academics and investors whose views rarely make mainstream headlines, that this more optimistic narrative has slowly begun to pick up steam.
The prevailing bright-side point looks something like this: Investor perception (and more broadly, public perception) of California's economic woes conflates two different but similar-sounding things – the state's budget and its state of solvency, or its ability to service its debts in the form of bond payments.
Few people would argue that the budget isn't a mess. California's budget is in among the worst shape not only in the West, according to a study that made headlines earlier this month, but also nationwide, according to another study [PDF] by the nonpartisan Pew Center on the States.
Even the New York Times' Paul Krugman made the point last week that Texas – despite being held up by Meg Whitman and others as a shining example of growth through hands-off governance – is now falling into California-esque deficit territory with a $25 billion shortfall of its own.
"People used to say that the future happens first in California, he writes, "but these days what happens in Texas is probably a better omen. And what we're seeing right now is a future that doesn't work."
What Schwarzenegger, Lockyer and some Wall Street pundits have been arguing, however, is that no matter how bad the budget deficit is, the state has plenty of money to pay back what it owes.
Lockyer pointedly noted that the state would only default in the event of thermonuclear war – an opinion he reinforced last month with an editorial in the Los Angeles Times, where he argued forcefully that the fatalist rhetoric surrounding the state's fiscal peril is out of step with reality.
"California has never failed to make its bond payments on time and in full, not even during the Depression. And there is no chance we will smudge that pristine record," the editorial reads.
The same sentiment lately has been getting more ink in the financial press, where columnist Brett Arends has urged investors to buy California bonds, despite others making the case that California could easily be the next Greece.
About a year ago in the Wall Street Journal, Arends argued (for at least the third time) that fears of the state's fiscal demise are overblown, especially given the size of its economy.
"California's latest budget shortfall, $20 billion over the next 18 months, looks a lot less intimidating when compared to the $1.9 trillion state economy," he wrote. "So too does the size of the state's general obligation debts: Standard & Poor's says there are $64 billion in Californian general obligation bonds – those backed by the state's tax power – outstanding."
He made a similar case in MarketWatch late last year, arguing that the state's overall economy relative to its debts should put to rest any concerns that California might soon default.
It's persuasive. You can hear it anywhere. But it's total hogwash. You might just as well believe that California is inhabited by pixies from the planet Mars, or that the budget problem in Sacramento has been caused by a giant sea monster destroying downtown San Diego.
It's not just slightly wrong. It's almost totally wrong.
California's a basket case? The state has one of the highest living standards in the country, yet over the past 10 years the economy has still grown much faster, per person, than the national average. According to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, it's up 15 percent – compared to 8.9 percent for the U.S. overall.
His column goes on to tick off example after example of the state's fiscal health: high living standards, growing economy, a majority of venture capital investment, taxes that, although high, aren't stratospheric, at least by comparison.
If and until thermonuclear war happens, nobody will know who's right, but these arguments are worth thinking about even if you're not an investor. A state's perceived solvency has financial implications (in the form of borrowing costs), but it is also a matter of pride and identity, with the potential to shape the state's political and cultural narratives.
If nothing else, it makes for a slightly less gloomy foil to what is bound to be a painful budget season.


text:
Today is day 20 of the whole30 and I won't lie, this hasn't been easy for me. Guys, all I want is a mothereffing cupcake, or a piece of cake, or a cookie, or a donut. I won't even be picky.
I've spent the past 20 days thinking of all the treats I'll make once it's done. It isn't even that I want to eat them, but I desperately want to make something pretty. And like meat, that isn't pretty.
|s'mores cake, 14 layer cake, funfetti cupcakes
Admittadely, I am freaking obsessed with s'mores. I ate one ever single day last summer. Obviously this didn't happen this summer. That 14 layer cake has been in my dreams for months. Legitimately. I have never seen anything so spectacular. And who doesn't love funfetti cupcakes? I've been dying to try this recipe.
I think I need to be checked into baking/sugar rehab. My boyfriend just told me to stop looking at pictures of cake. I will do NO such thing.
T minus 10 days until my apartment turns into a bakery. Get prepared.


text:
Frank DeFulgentis
Frank DeFulgentis Poems
- Among The Living don't speak the words never speak the ...
- Razor Edge Angel summer was all around us closing in the ...
- Falling Through The Real creation is an expression dreams ...
- The Casting Collective do not shun the idea of getting ...
- No Man Can Resist You we suffer the same each in our own ...
- Here We Reach The Beginning journeys of the spoken ...
- The Illusion Of Truth illusions are bound to the words we ...
Born in Fort Worth, TX in 1970. Attended Gloucester County College where in Sewell, NJ where he was inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society. Later he transferred to Richard Stockton College of NJ where he became a member of the Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity and took an interest in Philosophy and Social Psychology. Later, he studied automotive technology and obtained a diploma from Universal ... more »
Click here to add this poet to your My Favorite Poets.
Comments about Frank DeFulgentis
Among The Living
don't speak the words
never speak the words
they were not meant
to be said
better to feel it instead
to promise
is to procrastinate
PoemHunter.com Updates
Check out
Classic Poets
Footsteps of Angels
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
A Song About Myself
John Keats
A Very Short Song
Dorothy Parker


text:
Those who exercise often need a little bit of incentive to stay motivated. Oh sure, fitting into jeans you haven't tried on since a Nirvana concert might be rewarding enough, but getting there could be a real challenge.
At least there are apps like iFitness Pro HD, a full-featured workout companion for iPad that includes hundreds of exercises to master – more so than any other fitness app – each with clear text instructions, illustrations, photos and videos.
While you'll need an Internet connection for all of the video content, this ambitious fitness app is one of the best of its kind at the crowded App Store.
And at $2, it's a steal.
Originally released as Full Fitness HD, this rebranded iPad app provides instructions on a wide variety of exercises – all divided by body region (arms, abdominals, legs, etc.), primary target areas (e.g. biceps, quadriceps, glutes and so on) and equipment needed (such as dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, machines or none).
Simply tap on the desired exercise – such as a "cable woodchopper" to tone your obliques (and strengthen your lower back) and you'll see step-by-step text instructions and photos on how to perform the exercise. All exercises come with a suggested skill level (e.g. intermediate), necessary equipment (if any) and description of primary and secondary muscles affected.
By tapping the pen icon at the top of the screen, you can record your progress during an exercise. For example, in "Ab crunch on a ball," you can type the number of repetitions, add notes and more. Your info can be displayed as stats and graphs, plus you can view exercise history via the built-in calendar.
E-mail your workout logs (in CSV or PDF format), sync your info with a computer or use Apple's iCloud service to automatically synchronize data with other iOS devices.
Viewable in portrait or landscape view, the 38-megabyte app also has hundreds of high-quality videos for many of the exercises, such as "Seated Bent Over Row," "Triceps Kickback" or to learn various hamstrings stretches, for example. Simply tap the TV screen icon to begin streaming the content. But be aware you cannot watch these videos if you don't have an Internet connection, as experienced on a recent flight.
You can also follow along with one of 20 professionally created routines – also segregated by muscle group (e.g. legs, chest, arms), specific sport (baseball, soccer, basketball, golf, etc.) or goal (weight-loss program, strength building, business travel workout).
Add your own exercise or create a custom routine in the "My Workouts" area, add photos and notes, and then share your exercise with others.
If you're also watching what you eat, the app also has a calorie-counting feature to log your daily intake – including a calorie tracker with more than 95,000 food items. You can also track your weight and body mass index (BMI).
Along with full support for the new iPad Retina display, other features of this app include an integrated stopwatch timer to keep track of your resting time between sets; the ability to track multiple users; support for both imperial and metric units (pounds or kilograms).
App developer Health Xperts Inc. says purchasing this app entitles you to regular free updates and many other iPad-specific features expected to roll out in the future.
In short, if you're looking to start or enhance your workouts – or perhaps you're in search for new exercises to try this summer – iFitness Pro HD is a highly recommended and inexpensive companion for iPad owners.
|Health and fitness
|Health Xperts Inc
|4 out of 4
Technology Live covers computers, electronics, and the Internet, with a focus on cutting-edge technology that has a real impact on your life. Our reporters and editors -- based in San Francisco, Los Angeles, Seattle, New York, and Washington – offer news and tips to help you make the most of your digital domain. More about the team
Sign up for Technology Live e-mail alerts


text:
SAVION GLOVER's OM Coming to Joyce Theatre, 6/24-7/12
Internationally acclaimed tap dance virtuoso Savion Glover will be returning to New York City's Joyce Theater (175 Eighth Avenue) for a limited run of his new show, Savion Glover's OM this June. Performances begin Tuesday, June 24 and run through Sunday, July 12. Tickets start at $10. www.SavionGloverProductions.com.
Savion Glover's OM is an interdisciplinary exploration of the spirituality of the dance using time and its infinite essence. Using traditional rhythms and content from his mentor's legacy, Mr. Glover combines constant expansion of traditional tap, sound grooves, and innovative percussive passages giving the audience a transformative journey of the spirit to its ultimate source: the soul.
Says Mr. Glover: "Because of my relationship to the dance and how it relates to spirituality, I'm hoping through this production of OM, the audience will understand more the importance of the divine - ONE."
Savion Glover's OM plays Tuesday & Wednesday at 7:30PM; Thursday & Friday at 8PM; Saturday at 2PM and 8PM; Sunday at 2PM and 7:30PM (No performance on July 4).
For $10 tickets, call JoyceCharge at 212-242-0800. All other tickets can be purchased online: www.joyce.org.


text:
Bowles was educated at Trinity College, Oxford, where he was a pupil of Thomas Warton, and became an Anglican priest in 1792. His Fourteen Sonnets was enthusiastically received by the early Romantic poets, whose theory and practice it foreshadowed, and the work particularly influenced Samuel Taylor Coleridge. By 1794 the collection had been enlarged to 27 sonnets and 13 other poems. Bowles also published verse on political and religious topics: The Missionary (1813) is an attack on Spanish rule in South America. Days Departed; or, Banwell Hill (1828) is an eloquently reflective prospect poem (a poem subgenre of topographical poetry that considers a particular landscape as viewed from an elevated perspective).
As a critic, Bowles is remembered for his assertion that natural objects and basic passions are intrinsically more poetic than are artificial products or mannered feelings. This attitude may have influenced Bowles's annotated 1806 edition of the works of Alexander Pope, in which, under a mask of judicial impartiality, Bowles attacked the great poet's moral character and poetic principles. So began the pamphlet war known as the "Pope-Bowles controversy," in which Pope's chief defenders were Thomas Campbell and Lord Byron; Byron's characterization of Bowles as "the maudlin prince of mournful sonneteers" is perhaps the only memorable remnant of this seven-year-long (1819–26) public argument.
J.J. Jacob Johan van Rennes, Bowles, Byron, and the Pope-Controversy (1927, reprinted 19791969); Garland Greever (ed.), A Wiltshire Parson and His Friends: The Correspondence of William Lisle Bowles (1926, reissued 1990).


text:
Streaming media freelance jobs
Looking for web designers located in th usa or canada. I need for someone to build me a streaming website where I could add live content such as live Tv, live chat room, live updates . I also want to be able to upload an unlimited amount of movies, TV shows anime seris news content , and xxx-movies with my own ad min page. I also need a dash board
Hello ,Guys. Before bid ,Please check my file that uploaded on this job posting. And please write your viewpoint for this idea. Without any reply ,don't bid. I will select good candidate for my project. Please apply if you are a good candidate.
Dear, One Page Video Streaming WebSite!! Total videos 160. 50 Min time. Need to setup with website and hosting. Platform Wordpress hosting domain Time 3Days Complete has to be done. Thank You
looking for a web designer who specializes in creating streaming services you must also be located in the usa or canada. I also need some one to create me a streaming service like netflix where I could add live TV in my local area. And unlimited amount of movies, TV shows, News content and Videos , and also porn movies. I have to see your work first
Im looking for a web desginer who specializes in creating movie sites . I m also looking for someone to build me digital theme netflix like website for me where add live features and I could upload an unlimited amount of movies, TV SHOWS Anime Series , XXX- Movies and news videos. I also want to add live features, emojis, I cons and a dashboard added to my site as well. I have to see your work be...
I want small project with Kafka and hadoop spark streaming , can you please anyone explain me with details coding
looking for a web designer who specializes in creating streaming services you must also be located in the usa or canada. I also need some one to create me a streaming service like netflix where I could add live TV in my local area. And unlimited amount of movies, TV shows, News content and Videos , and also porn movies. I have to see your work first
I have a movie streaming site I need help with. I have the movies working with auto embed for iframe. I need a similar setup for tv series and episodes.
...list, by country , search bar) - Video icon at the center to start a live feed (User have to create a live feed title and hashtag, location and social media post will be on by default. Social media post will depends on which account they use to login) Live video page - Information to show on live chat page (there will be a button to toggle
I need an android app with the following features 1. Able to select categories and stream from a number of audio files 2. App able to play audio in the background 3. App maintains records of audio files streamed and shows the user a tickmark/greys out previously played files 4. Integration with Admob with banner ads and interstitial ads 5. Back end CMS to create new categories and upload ne...
...project. Much more to come based on this task. Imagine a store with camera at entrance. Employees will be entering & exiting through this door 1) Face recognition in a live streaming video 2) Show the name of the employee after recognition. Name of the person shouldnt be hardcoded in code 3) Capture enter and exit time of an employee 4) Output this
Is to create a streaming website similar to netflix where I could add live features and upload an unlimited amount of movies, Tv shows Anime series, News Videos and xxx Movies. And I also need some one with knows how to integrating emojis and icons on to a website.
I am looking for sample webpage for Video Streaming in Laravel 5.4. Please bid if you ahve done it before and ready to show sample
Olá! Estou em busca de um profissional para o desenvolvimento de um painel para o serviço de streaming "áudio". Abaixo segue alguns detalhes sobre o projeto, é válido ressaltar que deve ser utilizado a plataforma ICECAST. Usuário# - Enviar Músicas (Somente formato mp3) - Criar playlist - Criar agendamentos (Diariamente/Sema...
can you make the live streaming website like this? [url removed, login to view] please check link
I need live streaming app like Haahi android [url removed, login to view] can help me in this?
We are seeking someone to build us small app with one page. Play live video from web socket server by exoplayer, the server send all the time byte array to play (in mp4 format, [url removed, login to view]) and your mission is to play the video with exoplayer without save any file or temp file on the sd card.
We are looking QA team for test video streaming app and more details will be discuss on chat. Thanks
I search someone for animations , banners, alerts, panels and overlays at [url removed, login to view] and youtube, twitter profils.
I need a backend service to provide webcam streaming software


text:
2-0 Giants
2-0 Giants
"Ill kind of have a foot on the back of my own butt. Thats just how I do things. -- Bryan Price, 10/22/2013
That hurts. Cozart had it and was coming home but he can't handle the ball. 2-0 Giants.
With the anemic offense, that should about do it.
This is like 2010 all over again -- except with two wins on the road beforehand.
"Ill kind of have a foot on the back of my own butt. Thats just how I do things. -- Bryan Price, 10/22/2013
This is one of the worst choke-jobs I've ever seen. Flat-out dominant in 2 games, just flat in the rest.
Cincinnati Here We Go.
26 Years and Counting...
Price needs to get out there and calm latos down.
We found your stolen Prius, it was voting for Ralph Nader.
And the Cards will probably sweep the Giants right out of the Playoffs...
If you can't be a good example... then you'll just have to be a horrible warning...
Nothing tastes as good as being fit feels...
I'm dead.
"Since I've been with the Reds in 1989, we've never had a farm system this loaded," Bowden said. "If we were the New York Yankees and had unlimited dollars, we could have traded for Colon, (Jeff) Weaver, Rolen, (Cliff) Floyd, (Kenny) Rogers and Finley and gotten them all -- and still held onto our top five prospects. That's an amazing statement."
And yet again, in the playoffs, our defense just doesn't it get it done.
Games are won on run differential -- scoring more than your opponent. Runs are runs, scored or prevented they all count the same. Worry about scoring more and allowing fewer, not which positions contribute to which side of the equation or how "consistent" you are at your current level of performance.
Im going to be depressed.
Cozart wouldn't have gotten Crawford at home
"In my day you had musicians who experimented with drugs. Now it's druggies experimenting with music" - Alfred G Clark (circa 1972)
If the Reds get one run, they can blow it open easy. I feel like they're just having a block on that first run.
There is no such thing as a pitching prospect.
This is going downhill fast. 3-0 count
Board Moderators may, at their discretion and judgment, delete and/or edit any messages that violate any of the following guidelines: 1. Explicit references to alleged illegal or unlawful acts. 2. Graphic sexual descriptions. 3. Racial or ethnic slurs. 4. Use of edgy language (including masked profanity). 5. Direct personal attacks, flames, fights, trolling, baiting, name-calling, general nuisance, excessive player criticism or anything along those lines. 6. Posting spam. 7. Each person may have only one user account. It is fine to be critical here - that's what this board is for. But let's not beat a subject or a player to death, please.


text:
Ashwagandha Extract Bulk Powder (2.5% Withanolides) 500 GramsPrevious Next
See all reviews
Ashwagandha is also available in capsules.
What Is Ashwagandha?
Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) is an herb that is traditionally used in India. When translated from Sanskrit, ashwagandha means 'smell of horse', owing to the root's distinct smell of a horse and the belief that the strength and virility of a horse can be had by ingesting the herb. [1,2] Similar to Rhodiola rosea, ashwagandha is an adaptogen, meaning that it has mood-enhancing properties.
Ashwagandha Powder with 2.5% Withanolides
The main active components found in this herb that are thought to bestow its effects are withanolide structures. [3]
Ashwagandha Benefits
Since ashwagandha is an adaptogen, it has healthy mood promoting properties. Studies show that supplementing with ashwagandha can lead to an increase in subjective well-being.* [5]
Ashwagandha is capable of enhancing your workout too, whether aerobic or anaerobic. A study found that taking ashwagandha can benefit VO2 max. [5] A reflection of aerobic fitness, the V02 max is the maximum rate of oxygen that an individual can consume during exercise. The greater your VO2 max, the greater your endurance capacity.*
Aerobic exercise like high-intensity weightlifting can also get a boost from ashwagandha. One study found that ashwagandha supplementation led to an improvement in bench press results. [6] Another study found a significant benefit in the strength of quadriceps and back extensor muscles.* [4]
Ashwagandha Dosage
The recommended ashwagandha dosage is 500mg, taken two to three times daily.
Is this extract from the root of the plant?
How long does it take to feel the effects?
According to the majority of reports online and from Powder City staff, most feel Ashwagandha's effects within ten minutes.
Curated Reviews
"In the 3-weeks since I began taking Ashwaganda the amount of sustained energy has been truly astounding! And because of this boundless energy my desire to do exercising over long periods of time, has reduced my weight from 251.5 to 243. Two notables. Firstly the sweating. Sitting, doing nothing and it is raining where I am sitting! HA! Secondly when I am susposed to be sleeping? I am awake. For some this would be undesirable. But for me? Refreshing! I used to just want to take naps. That is a gone feature in my life. Burning more calories. Thankyou Powder City for helping to make this possible! YES!â€- Robert C.
"There are often small variations in color and consistency with herbal sourced products like ashwagandha so I was not surprised that this pouchful was a little lighter color than one I order in spring. Flavor, effect and handling consistency remained identical tho. Shipping as always was excellent with plenty of convenient step-by-step email updates. Powdercity you've never let me down, keep up the great work.â€â€" Guy G.
"I've been taking this product for a couple weeks now, 500 milligrams at night just before I go to bed and I must say it knocks me out. The first time I took it was in the morning right before I went to the gym and I almost turned my car around just to go home and take a nap, granted it was a very good workout out (Im sure it was thanks to my l theanine and my PWO supplement). Other than helping me sleep at night, Its difficult for me to identify any other effect in particular this supplement has. I do however feel great on a daily basis (mental clarity, focus, calmer, better mind muscle connection in the gym) but I know that's mostly attributed to the L theanine, ALCAR, and alpha gpc im taking. I've heard this supplement can take a while to build up in your system but Ill wait and see if I ever notice a discernable difference.â€â€" Nick F.
"I am very pleased with the effects this supplement has. I cycled off for a few weeks after a month of use, and upon getting back on I realized the difference it made was considerable. Most noticeable is the anxiolytic effect. The anti-inflammatory, motivation and focus boost are also there, as well as a relaxing effect with a larger dose. I have stacked this with Bacopa Monnierri and Noopept (with DMAE and Acetyl-L-Carnitine) for several months, and I have been noticeably sharper and more effective during that time. I have also noticed no tolerance issues. Highly recommended."– Justin
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20975835
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23439798
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17190461
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23439798
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/21170205
- http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26609282
Additional ResourcesAshwagandha Wiki
Ashwagandha Examine Page
Review Guidelines
Why was my review rejected or removed?
If your review does not conform to these guidelines, it may be rejected or removed. All reviews are held in moderation for eight (8) days prior to publishing to ensure these guidelines are met.
We are unable to accept the following reviews:
Reviews that do not pertain to the product
- Shipping and Packaging – Comments about your shipping experience or the product packaging is not a product review and should be addressed at http://help.powdercity.com/.
- Product Availability – Commentary about product availability is not a product review. If you have questions or concerns about product availability, contact us at http://help.powdercity.com/product/restock.html.
Reviews regarding misuse of products
- Dosage recommendations – If you are reporting issues related to taking a product and dosage recommendations were not followed, this does not qualify as a valid review of the product. Please go to http://help.powdercity.com and report it to Powder City support so that they can address the issue directly.
Reviews that contain inappropriate or offensive content
- Inappropriate Content – Reviews may not contain obscenities, profanity, phone numbers, mailing addresses, non-Powder City URLs, foreign language content (unless there is a clear connection to the product), or other people's material (including excessive quoting).
- Hate Speech and Offensive Content – We don't allow reviews that express intolerance for people based on their race, gender, religion, sexual preference, or nationality. Customers are allowed to comment or post questions about products as long as it is in a non-threatening manner.
- Promotion of Illegal Conduct – Reviews may not encourage or support behavior that is illegal, including violence, illegal drug use (including combining products with legal prescriptions), underage drinking, and child or animal abuse.
- Medical Conditions – Reviews may not indicate supplements can diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
- Prescription Drugs – Reviews cannot discuss prescription drug use.
*Statements found within have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Consult with your physician before taking if you are pregnant, nursing, have any cardiovascular or other medical issues, or anticipate surgery. Keep out of the reach of children.
Scientific studies cited are not conclusive and have limitations, due to of their closed environment nature. Referenced studies will not necessarily determine your experience with a supplement or nootropic, since there are many unaccounted variables, which fall outside the scope of the studies.
The reviews contained within are the opinions of contributors and are not necessarily the views or opinions of Powder City. These reviews should not be taken as fact or recommendation, and are only opinions of products that the contributors may have or may have not used. Powder City makes no warranty, implied or expressed, to the accuracy of information provided by these reviews.


text:
We believe in acting early, and giving families the right support before things get out of hand. The longer problems at home aren't resolved, the harder they are to fix. And when things get tough for parents, the reality is, it affects our children the most. With your help, we can keep acting early and provide support when it will make the most difference for the kids and families we work with every day.
Do you like this page?


text:
Say What! — Diddy Says He is 'The King of Parties' + More
Diddy talked recently about being the king of Ibiza, "Because I'm known as the king of parties, they said, "Yo, you have to come be a part of this community," and when I got there they treated me as if my arrival was in the scripture or something. "And on the hundredth day he will come and grace us…." I was the first one to expose a lot of young African Americans to St. Barts, to yachts, to the Hamptons. I went to St.-Tropez to represent for all the cats from the hood. "Oh s—, we didn't know black people had big boats." Yeah, we do. Make room for us." [Playboy]
BG talked with Angela Yee on her show The Morning After about his new album, and catching a gun charge outside his favorite drive-thru liquor store. "They waited for me to leave the daiquiri shop and they accused of us making a turn without using a turn signal and that was they proper cause to pull us over, and when they pulled us over they found 3 guns in the car. As of right now none of them are mine… One of my homies tried to take all the charges but they wouldn't let him because they figured he was doing it for me." That's like getting arrested in the airport, holding a bag from The Gun Shoppe. [TeamYee]
Courtney Love is probably not the world's nicest mom, if the recent post she made on her Facebook profile about her daughter's decision to move in with her grandmother is any indication. "[Frances] thinks she has all this money, [but] the point is I have all the money she has … I don't care really, I hate to sound cold, but any kid of mine who pulls this s— has lost her position," Love reportedly wrote. "The good news is now that Frances is clearly deluded that she [thinks she] can buy her grandmother a 'small house in L.A.' I'd love to see how that works. They'll incubate her until she's 18 and then have her sign all the indemnifications." That's…just sad. [DailyMail]


text:
The Texas Evening MBA is a two-and-a-half year program with courses held at UT-Austin at the McCombs School of Business every Monday and Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 9:15 p.m. You will begin the program in January and graduate in May, taking classes in the spring, summer, and fall for a total of seven consecutive semesters.
In addition to the Monday and Tuesday classes, occasional weekend and long weekend intensive seminars will be scheduled throughout the year to ensure adequate coverage of all class content, stronger networking, and community building activities.
Page last updated:


text:
Gerard Butler Cracks a Walnut With His Butt + Pours Ice Cubes Down His Pants [VIDEO]
I'm a huge fan of Gerard Butler. Talk about Mr. Sexy!
Yes, I have issues with finding too many men attractive, but that's never a bad thing, right?! Anyway, if you too are a Gerard fan, this is a must see video.
He was on "Wetten Dass" (German for Wanna Bet) on Saturday. It's a German TV show where they're always getting celebrities to do ridiculous things. They got Gerard to not only crack a walnut with his butt, but also pour ice cubes down his pants. I don't speak German, so I have no idea what half of the audio is about . . . but Gerard is in it, need I say more?
Get the latest Hollywood Buzz weeknights with Jade at 7:40 and 10:40 on Mix 94.9


text:
An open letter from the Blue Stars' director
Dear Drum Corps Fans,
As the director of the Blue Stars, I feel it is now appropriate for me to comment on the corps' financial situation. There has been much speculation about how the corps got into this position, and I would like to shed some light on the subject.
Toward the end of the 2002 season, the Blue Stars saw a serious drop off in the money received from our bingo program. We hoped it was a seasonal issue (there was some historical precedent), but that was not the case. Revenue continued to erode through the fall and into the winter. Beginning in January of 2003 the corps actually had bingo sessions that lost money. This situation was not limited to the Blue Stars. Almost all bingo programs in the La Crosse area were experiencing the same drop off. In March of 2003 we had to shut the doors. The risk of losing significant money was too great.
Seeing the revenue slide from bingo, the corps' board had a meeting last fall much like the one that will take place this weekend. They made difficult decisions to ensure the Blue Stars took the field in 2003. Many positions with the corps that were paid in the past became volunteer positions. A program was put in place to sign up corporate sponsors (I'm proud to say that more than 60 businesses stepped forward to support the corps in small and large ways in 2003). Every budget line was examined to see if it could be trimmed. If it didn't adversely affect the safety or health of the members it was cut or reduced.
To raise money we had a successful raffle, sold Krispy Kreme donuts at numerous events, had an organized alumni fund drive and held numerous other small fundraising events. Our summer schedule was set up in "dink and dunk" fashion — Wisconsin, Minnesota and Illinois all the way to DeKalb. Weekends only the first two weeks, then a two-week tour to DeKalb. During first tour, however, we went through La Crosse four times to take advantage of free housing and our fuel sponsorship. Second tour was the minimum tour to get to Orlando. We chose not to go to Canada because of cost. We found free housing along the way on days when there weren't shows.
What the board had to ask itself last fall was this: If we field a corps in 2003, will the members be safe and have a positive experience? Will the product be up to the standards of the Blue Stars? Will we be in a better financial position at the end of the season then we are now? The board last fall said that yes it was all possible, and they were right. All three of those questions were answered with a definite yes.
As far as the finances go, however, the battle is only half over. The corps is still looking for ways to fully replace the revenue that was lost from bingo. And, yes, we are still paying off some old debt. If we had a crystal ball, we would have made some different decisions over the past few years, but at the time the board made the calls that seemed best for the corps.
When the board meets this weekend, they will ask themselves the same three questions: Will the members be safe and have a positive experience? Will the product be up to the standards of the Blue Stars? And, will the corps be in a better financial position at the end of the 2004 season then it is right now?
I'm optimistic that the answer to these questions will again be yes. YOU CAN HELP! Your donations are not being squandered or wasted. I have never been part of a drum corps that is as careful with its money as the Blue Stars are right now. Your donations are being used to ensure that the Blue Stars will endure long into the future.
You can contribute online at www.bluestars.org, or you can send donations to:
Blue Stars
PO Box 2523
La Crosse, WI 54602-2523
I want to take a moment to thank everyone who contributed last year for helping to make the 2003 season one of the Blue Stars' best. And give an advance thanks to everyone who contributes to the corps' 2004 campaign. You are truly appreciated.
Brad Furlano
Blue Stars Drum and Bugle Corps


text:
Motorcycle Monday … Double G's Back! And He's A Lazy A**!! [VIDEO]
Not a whole lot going on here today, but I do have a pretty cool video for you!
I have been on vacation, so I am a little behind on things! Not to mention still in that "but Mom; I don't want to go to work today" frame of mind so this REALLY will be the fastest couple of minutes in radio!!


text:
Nice Getaway Cruise: Liberty of the Seas Cruise Review by jackfishingking
Overall Member Rating
Nice Getaway Cruise
Destination: Bahamas
Embarkation: Miami
Liberty of the Seas is a very impressive clean ship. We had a balcony cabin which my wife used quite a bit.
Dining-We got a table for two. The food in the restaurant was above average but the food in the Windjammer was only fair. The dining room staff was excellent especially our assistant waiter Miao. Unlike other cruise lines, the staff in the Windjammer kept the tables cleaned. Also, we never had to wait long in the buffet lines at the Windjammer.
Shows-The only show we attended was the Ice Show. It More was excellent. There was a guest skater from St. Petersburg Russia that did a very unusual dance and used as part of her act hula hoop like rings. It was very impressive and her number was the hit of the show.
Staff-We thought the staff throughout the ship was excellent and very friendly. The few times I requested help the staff took care of the issue in a timely matter.
Private Island-This was our second time to Coco Cay. I think this is one of the best ports of calls in the Caribbean. Plenty of wildlife. In the water we saw a three foot nurse shark, 24" barracuda, numerous live seashells, bait fish, grunt fish, needle nose fish, and several stingrays. On land there were numerous iguanas and a few chickens running around. Plenty to do on the island especially for families.
Overall-This was the best short Bahama cruise I have ever taken. I only hope that someday one of the major cruise lines will think outside the box and offer a Bahama cruise that is different than what is currently offered at this time. Less
Published 10/31/10
Cabin review: E27286 Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with BalconyDeluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony (E2) Reviews >>
Read Cruise Critic's Liberty of the Seas Review >>
OLD OLD OLD Boat
Carnival actually wins (?!)
Positive Cruising Experience!
Wonderful, family-friendly cru...
Great company, great people, l...
Great first cruise !
Cruising the seas with RC on t...
OLD OLD OLD Boat
Carnival actually wins (?!)
Sponsored Links


text:
Variety show will pull in the pounds for the Mayor's charities
9:00am Sunday 23rd February 2014
9:00am Sunday 23rd February 2014
A VARIETY show in aid of the Mayor of Dudley's charities will take place next month.
A host of musical and dance acts have been lined up for the event taking place at Parkes Hall Social Club, on Parkes Hall Road, Dudley, on Friday March 14 - which will feature Tony Gold and friends with eight top acts including a 1960s band and various vocalists.
Councillor Alan Finch, Mayor of Dudley, said: "I'm delighted that the social club is hosting the night for us. I hope to see lots of people there on the night for what promises to be a great night out."
Proceeds will go to the Mayor's charities - Hearing Dogs for Deaf People and White House Cancer Support.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
The show starts at 8pm. Tickets, priced £3, are available from the club in advance or by calling 07909 886591 or 07412 531924.
© Copyright 2001-2017 Newsquest Media Group


text:
Super Sensitive Clarity Spectrum Hypo-Allergenic Violin / Viola Rosin RedProduct #H93827 Super Sensitive H93827 QFAEC Violin, Viola, General Purpose Rosin https://www.esnapw.com/rses/ESnapServlet?MerchantNumberSent=63655
- Write a Review
45 day price guarantee, 45 day return policy, 100% secure shopping
Quality rosin.
For professional and advanced players, this hypo-allergenic rosin is made from a synthetic hydrocarbon resin compound that substantially improves the properties of rosin producing a clear string response. The hydrophobic material resists absorption of moisture making it unaffected by humidity, keeping its tack or effectiveness over time. Non-corrosive to instrument varnish.


text:
At 12:28 a.m. on Monday, firefighters from station 1,4,7,14,16, and 17 responded to a reported commercial structure fire at the Boathouse 19 restaurant at 9001 S. 19th St. The first arriving company found a smoke charged building, but no visible flames. After making entry, they found that two sprinkler heads had activated and suppressed a fire that ignited on a counter top in the kitchen area. Crews shut down the sprinkler system, confirmed the fire was out, and cleaned up the water.
A fire investigator determined that the spontaneous combustion of oily terry cloth towels that were stored in a plastic tub started the fire. Damage estimates were $4,500 to the building and its contents and there were no injuries to report.
In other fire news: Crews extinguished a industrial dryer fire at a paper manufacturing facility at 801 E. Portland Ave on April 5. Damages were estimated at $15,000.
Firefighters responded to a small trash can fire at a gas station at 2637 N. Pearl St on April 5. The fire was extinguished by an employee prior to arrival and crews were unable to locate an ignition source.
Firefighters responded to a reported garage fire at 4504 N. 9th St on April 6. The first arriving engine company found heavy flames and smoke showing from a large attached garage. Crews worked quickly to knock down the flames that were being fueled by solvents stored in the garage and the fire was extinguished before it could spread to the house. A fire investigator determined that the failure of an electrical power strip was the likely cause of the blaze. There were no injuries to report, but damages were estimated at $33,000.


text:
To book, call 01479 821 636
Aspen Lodge sleeps up to 10 in complete luxury in a beautiful setting.
Tigh-Na-Coille sleeps up to 6 in a modern, comfortable cottage.
Aspen Lodge is an absolutely stunning, newly built, contemporary, boutique luxury Lodge. Large ceiling to floor windows in all rooms give fantastic views across to the Cairngorm Mountains, and over to the River Spey.
With its own secure garden backing on to pine woods, this modern, attractively furnished and well-heated cottage has been equipped to a very high standard.


text:
Back in my reporting days I did a story about miracles and the people who believe in them. A neighbor woman, who had been suffering from cancer, got a clean bill of health, an answer to prayer, she said. In preparation to write that story I interviewed her doctor. "This is no miracle," he [Read More…]
Praying for Miracles
October 2, 2012 by 12 Comments


text:
UIT Help Center
- Chat Live Chat
- Email email@example.com
- Submit a help form
- Call 713-743-1411
- Visit the Tech Commons
UIT Alert: UIT Security Alert
Current Status
UIT Security Alert: CryptoLocker malware detected at UHS component campus
Resolution Statement
CryptoLocker malware has been detected in emails at a UHS component campus.
Affected Services
No services are affected by this event.
Event Updates
UH Faculty and Staff:
CryptoLocker malware has been detected in emails at a UHS component campus. The messages appeared to come from a campus email address, and had an attachment that appeared to be a .zip file. At this time, UIT Security has not has any reports of it here at UH, but all users should be alert to for suspicious emails containing attachments that may appear to come from UH, or from another UH System campus. These messages are designed to trick you into clicking on the attachment and infecting your computer with malware..
Do not open any attachments to these messages. Do not click on any links in the messages. Delete these messages immediately.
If you have already opened a suspicious message attachment, clicked on links in the message or would like to verify the validity of a message, contact UIT Security via email at email@example.com or via phone at 832-842-4695.
- UH will never ask for your password or information about your account via email.
- Do NOT click on links or attachments in suspicious messages.
- Contact UIT Security immediately if you feel your account has been compromised.
- You are the best protection for your own personal information. Be vigilant!