text:
Logo Design - Luxury Interiors
Logo Design - Luxury Interiors
Perfect for those on a budget, you can receive a professional logo design, customized with your business name, tag line and color palette in 1-2 business days at an affordable cost!
- Primary, Alternate, Submark and Icon logos
- Brand Board with your custom color palette and typography
- Files are delivered in high resolution format as JPG, PNG, and EPS
- Squarespace website design can be added
The full Standard Package above, as well as a double-sided business card ready to print through Moo.com.
Please note that I will need to make small adjustments in order to customize your logo with your information, so it may not look exactly as pictured. Fonts are customized specifically to give a clean, professional aesthetic and are unable to be changed.
Need more items designed for your brand? Just contact me for pricing and options!
1. Choose your color palette by visiting www.colorpicker.com (you will submit the hex codes provided). You will need a minimum of 3 colors, maximum of 5 to use for your brand.
2. Purchase this listing to get started, and upon checkout you will complete a form with your details.
3. From receipt of your information, within 1-2 business days, I will email your logos for approval, and final files are delivered via Dropbox.
The fine print:
By purchasing this listing, you are agreeing to the following:
Original creators of fonts and graphics will retain their rights. August + White will retain the copyright to the design, and it will be resold to other businesses. Only digital files will be produced - no items will be shipped. Actual font files are not included and must be purchased separately. Designer may charge additional fees past the initial proof for client requested changes. Purchaser may not resell, redistribute, or manipulate or recreate as their own. Colors will vary from monitor to print; August + White is not responsible for any errors or differences in printing.


text:
On Oct 2, 2004, at 3:20 PM, Adam Wilks wrote:
> I am considering some of the devices recommended by various people,
Let me add that I am using something called a "Speedstream 5100". It
was provided by my ISP. I've never had any problems with it. But I
know nothing else about it.
> Would I be correct in assuming that any such implementation would
> require my ISP to allow 2x IP addresses to be assigned, that is, one
> for
> my bridge device and one for my m0n0?
You are incorrect. The modem acts, as you say, like bridge. It has no
IP address on either side. So the WAN side of your m0n0wall would take
the IP address assigned to you by your ISP. You only need that one IP
Jeffrey Goldberg http://www.goldmark.org/jeff/

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- 1 of 1 Photos | View More Photos
MONROE TWP. -- He was always happy. He never had anything bad to say. He liked to talk and make jokes. He always had a smile on his face, even when he walked into school every morning at 7:15.
That's according to West Holmes Local Superintendent Kris Perone, sharing some of the comments made by the peers of Lane H. Clabough, who on Thursday didn't arrive for classes at West Holmes Middle School.
Clabough, 12, of 9289 Township Road 79. Millersburg, died when the car he was riding in crashed on the way to school. He was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash by Killbuck Volunteer Fire Department emergency personnel, according to the Holmes County Sheriff's Office.
Clabough was the front-seat passenger in a 2003 Dodge passenger car driven by his brother, 18-year-old Donald E. Dowling III, of the same address.
Sharing staff stories of Clabough, Perone said, "He was one of those kids who was a little ornery, and you'd get on him, turn your back to him and then turn back around to find a look on his face that just made you laugh."
"He was never upset. He had a large group of friends, and he gave every one of them their own unique nickname," said Perone, who said those nicknames and the stories behind them were among thoughts shared by students on Thursday who gathered to talk with counselors and others as they moved through the early stages of grief.
Perone said district personnel were assisted by counselors from the Counseling Center of Wayne and Holmes Counties in developing a plan, which included speaking directly to each classroom and informing students of Clabough's passing, "trying to let them know it's OK to cry, it's OK to hug your neighbor, and it's OK not to cry. Everyone's at different stages."
They talked in the classrooms, in small groups and individually, and "we feed off of them. We feel our role is not one of parent, but the ones there right now."
They told students simply, "there was an accident that occurred in the morning, and it had been confirmed Lane died in the accident," she said.
"It was a very hard day at the middle school. There are lots of kids trying to cope. From the outside looking in, he was apparently very well liked," said Perone.
On their own initiative, students paid tribute to Clabough throughout the day, taking time to sign and write messages on his locker and a second locker he'd commandeered to hold all of his belongings, said Perone, who said the writing on the lockers is "going to stay."
Counselors will continue to be available at the middle school, and also at the high school, where they met Thursday with friends and teammates of Dowling, as well as any student who seemed to be in need, she said.
"Support is needed. We have to sit back and be thankful that we live where we do and have the support we do," Perone said.
Dowling was northbound on state Route 60, south of Welcome, at 7:08 a.m. when he lost control of the vehicle in a left-hand curve. The vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway, striking an embankment and a tree, which caused the vehicle to overturn and come to rest on its wheels, according to the Sheriff's Office.
Dowling, who was not injured at the time of the crash, reported to deputies that both he and Clabough were wearing seat belts at the time of the collision, according to Chief Deputy Richard Haun, who reported Dowling's stated speed at the time was 35 mph.
Neither boy was ejected nor trapped, and alcohol is not suspected as a contributing factor.
The crash reports, however, it was snowing at the time and weather may have been a contributing condition, said Haun.
Dowling said both were on their way to school, he at West Holmes High School and his brother the middle school. "Everybody's always in a hurry to get to school and that's where these kids were going," said Haun, declining to comment further on the crash until all outstanding questions are answered.
The crash remains under investigation and Holmes County Coroner Robert Anthony likely will rule on the cause of death later this week, said Haun.
There were no other passengers in the car.
This is the first fatal crash in Holmes County in 2013.
Reporter Christine L. Pratt can be reached at 330-674-5676 or by email at email@example.com.
i will miss u lane really much!! R.I.P lane #33 was his number for sports! he alway ha a smile on his face an he always called me Mr.shorty cause im not tall! he all was jokes with everyone!!! lane was my bestes friend ever! love u man! i am praying for Donnie mom and dad and the rest of the family and friends! lane was called and we will meet with him again some day! LANE H. CLABOUGH! Lane would do every thing for any one! just remeber the memeroies! he always wants you have! LOVE U LANE CLABOUGH!!!!!! <3 :)
Our hearts go out to your Family & Friends of Your sweet boy Lane , also to Donnie whom I'm sure is very emotional about this trajic accident . God had a plan for Lane as we are not suppose to bury our children .Remember the great times and he is still and always will be walking rt beside you . Love to All


text: Hi, found out how to get access to the system boot log ,dmesg from a friend: the headset is : ugen1.2: <vendor 0xffff> at usbus1 uaudio0: <vendor 0xffff product 0xffff, class 0/0, rev 2.00/1.00, addr 2> on usbus1 uaudio0: Play: 48000 Hz, 2 ch, 16-bit S-LE PCM format. uaudio0: Record: 48000 Hz, 2 ch, 16-bit S-LE PCM format. uaudio0: No midi sequencer. pcm5: <USB audio> on uaudio0 uhid0: <vendor 0xffff product 0xffff, class 0/0, rev 2.00/1.00, addr 2> on usbus1 Hope this helps! If you need other logs, I would be glad to get them for you, if told how On Wed, Jun 27, 2012 at 12:37 AM, Jacob Daniels <jacob.dan1984 at gmail.com>wrote: > First off, it messed up my system clock, it's supposed to be 12:26 AM > right now, but shows as 5:28 AM > I chose Chicago, USA(Central USA time GMT -05:00) which is my designated > time zone that I live in > > Secondly, my usb headset is detected but does not work, at boot the last > thing it says, is "unable to set volume for pcm" forgot the rest, it was a > really long error message and did not have time to write it down as it > cleared fast > > Finally, > > The WM, XFCE loads extremely slow, about a minute and a half > and the loading of applications, such as internet browsers, both chromium > and firefox take longer than needed, but I have not specifically measured > or timed these applications Accurately > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: <http://lists.pcbsd.org/pipermail/testing/attachments/20120627/8f2b594a/attachment.html>


text:
UFO Raglan Sweatshirt
A nod to Sun Ra. Finally.
On short trips, instead of packing a bottle of lotion, I take Smith's Rosebud Salve. This cult beauty product that can be used not just on chapped lips, but under the eyes and anywhere else you have dryness (knees, elbows, etc.).Tags: fashion, gifts, IA, beauty, beauty products, makeup, moisturizers, lip care, accessoriesAdded 6 Years Ago from Sephora


text:
Portugal. The Man at Josabi's on Friday
Updated 10:03 am, Thursday, June 27, 2013
Photo: Courtesy Photo
Live and direct from Portland, Ore. (by way of Wasilla, Alaska), the John Gourley-fronted power pop/indie rock/psychedelic band is sliding down the road with a new CD, "Evil Friends" (Atlantic), produced by Danger Mouse. With songs such as "Plastic Soldiers," "Creep in a T-Shirt," "Modern Jesus" and "Purple Yellow Red and Blue," Gourley and company prove quirk, melody, backbeat and groove are current and timeless. And Portugal. The Man has proved its mettle at festivals and in bars, so everyone should have a good time at Josabi's.
Jim Beal Jr.
Entertainment Channel
Doors at 6 p.m. at Josabi's, 17200 Texas 16 N. (Bandera Road), Helotes. The Guards open. $22 advance, $25 day of show through www.frontgatetickets.com.


text:
I'm Keeping My 'No Snow' Fingers Crossed!
So far so good. I know Saturday was a little shaky, but here we are nearing the end of January and..so far so good. Do you remember last year? Of course you do. We got buried under a pile of snow right after Christmas and didn't see the front lawn again until March.
I have no idea what February will bring. The NOAA put out their winter forecast so you can check that out if you want to, but I'm just going to spend the next six or eight weeks holding my breath and hoping. If you're like me there are four words I love here at the Jersey Shore…May, June, July and August! And April's not that bad either. So let's enjoy this weather while we can.So far so good. Are you counting the days until Spring?


text:
Model Mayhem Admin
Coco IreneClothing Designer Female Chicago, Illinois, US
My Website: Coco Irene
Mayhem # 615324
About Me
Coco Irene is the latest line from a Chicago duo who took their love of vintage movies and contemporary clothing and carved out an unfussy, effortless and completely unique look.
They have received press and praise from Lucky, Time Out Chicago and Chicago Social magazines, ABC 7 News and numerous blogs. Pieces are available online(www.cocoirene.com) and at numerous boutiques.
Each season, we look for a model who embodies the spirit of Coco Irene.
**We are not currently seeking talent or photographers - We will post casting notices and/or contact people directly when needs arise. Thanks!**
**Please do not contact us about shoots, etc - we are in the midst of production and will not be able to supply clothing until further notice - Thanks!!**
Have you worked with Coco Irene? Add Credits for Coco Irene! >>
Loading Content


text:
Queensland Treasurer
While stopping short of releasing the full regulatory framework, which will require legislative changes in state parliament, Mr Fraser said on Friday that the government was committed to ensuring the regulatory environment would offer choice to drive future expansion.
"Should the opportunity to invest be passed up by QR, rather than merely relying on a mechanism of forced investment, the model we are determined to see will include the opportunity for coal companies to otherwise see the investment take place," Mr Fraser told the Committee for the Economic Development of Australia in Brisbane.
He said the ability for the coal customers to fund new rail expansions – which has occurred under existing arrangements such as the $1.1 billion northern rail project – would be formalised in the new regulatory framework.
"The capital task in the expansion of the network is a very significant one.
"That's why we want QR National to be able to grow but also, critically, to be able to join with its customers in a manner that allows for access to capital markets that align with customer demands."
Industry critics fear the privatised QR will not fund major investment in the crucial coal export chain.
And Queensland Resources Council chief executive Michael Roche said it was not exactly a ringing endorsement of the capacity of a privatised QR to invest by asking coal companies to step in and fill the shortfall.
"It's facing the reality that the industry has always believed, that there is going to be a time when the privatised QR is not going to see merit – in the interests of a listed company – in investing in something that the industry needs," Mr Roche said.
"It goes to the fundamental argument if industry wants some infrastructure the best arrangement to ensure that happens is when industry is in the driving seat, hence the industry consortium bid."
Despite the coal industry bid for QR's coal tracks (due later this month) and a slowly improving economy, Mr Fraser said the government remained committed to the $3 billion float this year.
"Now is not the time to abandon that course," he said.
Mr Fraser said the government would finalise most aspects of the access undertaking by June 30, which would lock in QR revenue streams ahead of the float in November or December. He dismissed the concerns of coal companies.
But Mr Roche said QR's only major rival,
The Australian Financial Review


text:
juror No. 4, in the back row, closed his eyes while listening.
juror No. 2, widely believed to be the foreman, is a financial consultant.
Even so, at least one juror apparently balked at convicting a man for violating wildlife protection laws by protecting wildlife.
The juror is said to have invoked common sense in the face of the statutes as codified by the State of Illinois.
Being a juror forces you to do so, to think about what constitutes the even-handed administration of the law.
Once after one of his speeches in the prisoner's box, a juror shook hands with him, and thanked him for his instructive lecture.
The a priori opinion of that juror who smokes the worst cigars.
If his wandering middle-aged eye wanted a tickling, why not choose an obvious pin-up type like the juror Dolores Acevedo?
The juror said he hadn't any feeling, and didn't know any of the parties.
The Scottish juror declined to receive evidence but upon oath.
c.1300 (attested from late 12c. in Anglo-Latin), from Anglo-French jurour (late 13c.; Old French jureor), from Latin iuratorem (nominative iurator) "swearer," agent noun from iurare "to swear" (see jury (n.)).


text:
Last week, a friend greeted me at the gym with the news that she was in pain, with shooting pains through her right arm. She was distraught and was asking if she should get an MRI, and if it was ok to move the area. I invited her into the pilates area and we did a simple joint stabilization exercise for her upper body, including head, neck, shoulders and ribs, involving isometric contraction with efficient alignment, core engagement and breathing. Within five minutes she was radiantly beaming. She could not believe the relief she felt. Her pain was highly diminished, and she said she felt connected in a way she never had. I taught her to do this exercise on her own. It is incredible to teach people to connect to their bodies and control their pain and function, through movement. These tools are invaluable and so rewarding.
I was elated to find that one of my favorite mentors recently spoke about the science of pain in a podcast on the Summit for Wellness. Lenny Parracino, a leader in the field of optimizing human function, has a talent for distilling key principles of health from a complex array of disciplines, and strategically applying them to get people out of pain and into optimal function. He has taught me principles that have been transformational in my own freedom from pain and performance optimization. I am compelled to share a few of them here. I hope this may guide others to move themselves into health and out of pain.
Did you know there are no nerve receptors for pain in the body? Pain is an output signal from the brain, in response to perceived threat. Pain is a danger signal the brain chooses to create, in response to a perceived threat or imbalance (tissue damage, stress, inflammation, body position, etc.) in the body. The intent is to protect the organism from harm.
TISSUE DAMAGE -----------> BRAIN----------> PAIN Signal
The brain is like a supercomputer, assimilating data coming in from nerve receptors throughout the body.
Once a threshold is met, the brain essentially decides, "I perceive a THREAT to my body's well being and must protect myself." It does so by sending an ALARM signal of PAIN.
This alarm signal is intended to cause one to STOP the triggers of pain. Amidst the disturbance of pain, we tend to forget its efficacy. It's a highly intelligent system designed for self-preservation. The brain is communicating, "Stop that! I want you to be healthy and stable!"
We are lucky to have a highly advanced medical system to turn to in times of extreme pain or trauma. However, in terms of pain management, chemical medications are far from effective in the long term, and often have detrimental effects.
An effective approach to treating pain includes;
1. Identify and remove the root causes/triggers. (Tissue damage, stress, compromised body position, unhealthy inflammation caused by Standard American Diet, imbalanced movement, negative stress response, lack of sleep/recovery time, and other causes of inflammation).
2. Load the organism in a safe, controlled manner. This desensitizes the system and teaches it to function without pain.
Identifying the prime cause of pain can be complex and difficult to determine. However, following a primal health approach with a focus on balanced movement, high quality nutrient dense foods, sleep and healthy mindset will support any pain management program. I am happy to guide people to make these shifts in their lives, and am currently on my way to being a Primal Health Coach (created by health and fitness guru, Mark Sisson), to enhance this optimization. Speaking from my own experience, it is an invaluable gift to move out of chronic pain, and into optimal living once again. I am overjoyed to help guide others to make this shift in their own lives.
Pain is the result of oversensitization and for this reason, progressive, strategic loading of the tissue (within safe limits) can be used to desensitize the system and reduce pain signaling. This is illustrated by the effectiveness of pilates; when students come in with pain, they find that by working against the gentle resistance of the springs, in healthy alignment, PAIN IS DIMINISHED. A sense of joy is experienced as one realizes they can move without pain. The effect is enduring, as the individual reprograms their brain, nerves, and body to rebalance through the loaded pilates movement. This is an important difference between the active work of pilates and movement, and the passive work of massage/body work. Active movement integrates information between the nervous system, the tissues, and fluids in the body, rebalancing the tension patterns. This integration leads to enduring results. When the nervous system senses stability in movement ("Oh yeah, I actually can do this without pain!"), the brain no longer perceives a threat, and pain signals stop. This is essentially a REBOOT of one's internal computer, resetting the patterns for healthy, pain free movement. Intelligent movement is the most enduring pain reliever I have experienced, and the science explains why.
Pain naturally drives us to move, another self-preserving response. Imagine the last time you hurt yourself. Let's imagine you hit your hand against a sharp corner on a counter. You were probably motivated to shake it. Movement increases the flow of blood and oxygen to the damaged tissue, and carry toxins out of the area. Immobility is generally damaging. A healthy organism is in perpetual motion to some degree. Nature is in constant motion. As we breathe the lungs expand and contract, our heart is pumping fluids through vessels, contracting and expanding, cells are constantly regenerating. Movement is essential to life. Disease is the product of stagnation.
Another excellent tool is isometric exercise. Maximal contraction of tissues in static positions, followed by relaxation, causes a flood of fluids and nutrients to the area, and can serve to recalibrate tension patterns. This can be highly effective in releasing chronic tension patterns in areas of the body. By activating deep stabilizers in the area, the nervous system senses stability, and as a result, may decrease signaling for local areas to "hold on", or guard with tension.
Understanding these concepts empowers us to modify our own pain experience, and optimize our health. We can use pain as a tool to guide us to know when the system is out of balance. Pain signals generally arise when our body's needs (often oxygen) are not being met, and the system is, therefore, feeling threatened. We can address the root causes of pain and work to reduce or stop them, which in turn, will lead to more optimal health. We can also modify our PERCEPTION OF THREAT, and train our nervous system to become more resilient, and less sensitive to stimuli. This can be done through progressive exposure to higher challenges, loading, and mindset training such as mindfulness and biofeedback.
One of my favorite books on this topic, that Lenny referred me to, is Explain Pain (Mosley and Butler). A must read for anyone seeking to understand the science of pain. Another is Todd Hargrove's, Better Movement, The Science and Practice of Moving with More Skill and Less Pain.
It is sheer joy to see people light up with the power of movement, to learn to stabilize, connect and move without pain; powerfully, efficiently, gracefully. To see them regain connection with their bodies, restoring vital energy that had been drained by chronic pain, is fuel to my fire for teaching. This renewed energy can then propel one to connect vibrantly with others, devote oneself to service and community, and live with joy and optimism. I have lived that journey and seek to share empowering tools with others to help them to do so as well.
You can listen to Lenny's brilliance in his Podcast with Bryan Carroll.
Thank you Bryan and Lenny for bringing this insight and inspiration to us all.
Move out of pain and into optimal living!
Best to all,
Graduation Week! I have just completed my Certificate of Applied Functional Sciences with the Gray Institute, (Go me!!) and am honored to be a part of this innovative community. Directed by Dr. Gary Gray, the "Father of Functional Movement, the CAFS program is one of kind with its approach to the three-dimensionality of movement, embracing the importance of entire body efficiency, and the upregulation of function through variety. I have been very lucky to be mentored personally by a rockstar roster of Gray fellows, including Lenny Parracino, Brandi Marshall, O'real Cotton, and Tina Johnson, alongside Dr. Gary Gray himself. I have been astounded by the generosity and openness with which these individuals share information; their passion for teaching, and for guiding others to optimal health, is remarkable.
Last weekend, I was honored to amongst the first graduates of Brian Johnson's Hero Training. Brian, a highly successful entrepreneur and devoted philosopher, is is a world class Optimizer, strategically combining wisdom of the ancients and contemporary masters with the rigors of modern science, to create strategies for highest success in life. His articulation of the science behind how simple daily practices lead to optimal health and human performance is unparalleled.
You might know of Brian's prolific work, Philosopher's Notes, or www.Optimize.Me, where he presents summaries (PDF's and audiofiles) encapsulating the highlights of books on health, peak performance, mindset, psychology, philosophy, and more, and connecting the dots on how to implement key elements into one's life. I am a huge fan!!
Brian and I share a common goal of creating a movement of individuals committed to being a little bit better every day; in mindset, physical health, and purposeful living; cheering each other on as we take consistent small steps towards empowering ourselves and those around us to live to our fullest potential, and to feel the vitality that ensues.
Critical to this is getting rock solid on the fundamentals; moving well, eating nourishing foods, sleeping and recovering optimally, and practicing positive mindset techniques which allow us to use stress constructively rather than destructively. Eating, moving, sleeping and thinking optimally ensure that we satisfy our primary needs (consider Maslow's hierarchy of needs beginning with food, shelter and safety), and this give us the foundation from which we can pursue higher goals, extending our energy towards lives of service to the world (Maslow's self actualization). These higher needs then become as essential to our lives as breathing, eating and drinking water. Fulfilling these higher needs generates feelings of value, purpose, joy and love. The equation is clear; Healthy people are happy people, and love giving doing great things for the world. Getting rock solid on the fundamental pillars of health--moving, eating, sleeping, and thinking optimally--- is the first step in creating joyful, fulfilling lives.
One of my favorite ideas inspired by Brian is turning fear into excitement.
We have all experienced the feeling of a racing heart, sweaty palms, and anxiety as we face a stressful event such as public speaking, performing onstage, or going on a first date! Based upon the work of Alison Wood Brooks, a researcher at Harvard Business School, Brian explains that viewing fear as excitement is a powerful way to harness the power of a high arousal state (sympathetic nervous system driven) and use it to inspire success. Get excited about getting stronger, rather than be stifled by fear!
I used this technique last year, right before my first major surgery, and can attest to its power! I have faced many pulse racing situations in my life, particularly as a professional dancer feeling the surge of adrenaline every time I go onstage, scrubbing in on surgeries in medical school, traveling solo around the world, or scaling to the top of rock walls. I have learned to use this heightened physiological state to enhance my performance. I know how to prepare myself with mindset, physical training, and research to attain optimal outcomes. Yet, I had never been faced with the unknown inherent in trusting my body and life to a surgeon, and all the variables of hospital conditions, staff preparation, and others that go along with it. These were out of my control. That made me more than a little anxious! I chose to channel all my fear into excitement, getting myself fired up about being in top physical condition again, moving powerfully, the way I love to, and begin able to direct my energy outward towards others again, using my own experiences to help guide others to health and optimal living. This kept my arousal state high, and propelled me to do all the work necessary on my part (research, physical and mental conditioning), to set the conditions for a great outcome.
This simple technique, shifting one's perspective, is life changing; using high sympathetic drive for constructive outcomes, rather than being inhibited by them. Practice saying, "I am EXCITED", in the face of fear, and observe the results for yourself. Feel how fun it is to get great at operating in high arousal states!
Other favorite key ideas Brian conveyed over the weekend include;
1. Be Committed to Being Committed! (Whatever the commitment, just do it!)
2. Create Masterpiece Days; Determine keystone habits for your mornings and evenings which set the day up to be fantastic. You are the master. Create the days that fire you up!
3. Determine Deep Work time blocks; Set aside key time for the tough stuff, requiring creativity and innovation. Set yourself up for success by honoring your most innovative time of day, and blocking out distractions.
4. Be a Thought Warrior; Inspired by Pema Chodron, pull the weeds of toxic thoughts from the garden of your mind. Acknowledge negative thoughts for what they are and bid them farewell. Being a consistent gardener of a vibrant mind, or pour concrete on your blooming garden. What do you choose?
5. Prioritize Your Life Force. Know what fuels it, and what drains it. Choose activities and relationships that fuel it. Let go of those that do not.
6. Identify your desired Identity first thing in the morning. I AM A WORLD CLASS .......... (athlete, teacher, wife, whatever drives you). Envision yourself being that, and what it feels like. This plants the seed that directs all the decisions you make during the day, and the feelings that will follow.
IDENTITY ------> BEHAVIORS AND THOUGHTS----------->FEELINGS (which then reinforce the identity!)
So many more great ideas to share! Get ignited about actualizing your potential, and check out Brian's work at www.optimize.me. Join the tribe. Get fired up about actualizing your potential! Here's to the best May ever.
Happy Spring to All!
May this find you enjoying more time outdoors, walking by the ocean, hiking trails blooming with color, and appreciating the wondrous environment we are blessed with. This month marks the one year anniversary of my hip surgery, and I am deeply grateful to you, my community. Your support has inspired me, as I have progressed little by little, to now to be dancing, rock climbing, hiking and enjoying being strong and fluid in my body again. The joy cannot be explained in words, and drives me more each day to share all I learn with my students; from optimizing the healing power of the body, to healthy joint biomechanics, and key techniques to awaken the core/powerhouse--the foundation of all healthy movement. It is incredibly inspiring to see students awaken their power to move with efficient strength and grace. And to know the impact this has on one's entire life experience.
Wishing you a month filled with the joy of moving forward to all your goals, and realizing all you choose to be.
Thank you,
Although long neglected in medical research, fascial health is now understood to be a critical element of human movement and structure. Indeed, when I was a medical student at UCSF, our anatomy lab cadavers were cleared of all fascia before we even got into the lab. Fascia was deemed to be "filler", and its functions had not yet been realized. Fascia is intriguing. It is the connective tissue matrix running through the entire body, investing itself like a giant web around organs, muscles, tendons, ligaments, and bone. It even has its own nervous system and is a superhighway of signaling in the body. Stress (psychological or physical) can lead to "stickiness" in fascia and resistance to the flow of movement, energy, and electrical signaling. One may liken healthy fascia to a springy elastic band, strong and supple. Youthful movement quality depends on this healthy, springlike action in well hydrated fascia. Pilates is an excellent vehicle for restoring and maintaining the healthy quality of fascia. With its three dimensional movements in full joint range, deep breath work and gentle oscillations, pilates targets key aspects of fascial health. Join me at Malibu Fitness for pilates on the mat and equipment classes and feel your fascia spring back into youthful action!
To your health,
Pilates = Strength+Flexibility with Control.
This definition was articulated by Romana Krysanowska, ballet dancer and personal student of Joseph Pilates. While Pilates has branched into many forms, this is the fundamental equation upon which it is based.
Key principles include Precision, Core Connection, Centering, Co-ordination, Breathing, Balance, Fluidity, Rhythm and Dynamic Full Body Movement flowing outward from a strong powerhouse.
Working with an excellent pilates teacher guides one to be strong and centered in mind and body. The result is not only powerful athleticism, but vitality, resiliency, and streamlined focus for life.
Join me at Malibu Fitness to feel the power of pilates mat and equipment classes. I am honored to be in a new series of videos with master teacher Niedra Gabriel, and outside of class times at Malibu Fitness, you can find me online at www.PilatesAnytime.com.
A friend recently sent me this inspiring quote...
"Every cell of your body is eavesdropping on your thoughts" The Happiness project.org
Indeed, our thoughts have the power to shift the way we respond to our environments, right down to the cellular level. The placebo effect has exemplified this in scientific experiments time and time again. What we choose to focus on, becomes our reality. Our expectations will create our perceived experience.
To play with this concept, last week I determined to envision myself as aligned and well, (despite feeling some frustrating asymmetries in my body) and began repeating the mantra, "I am aligned". Simple as they are, visualization and intention produce dramatic results. Quite beautifully, my body has responded with small, but consistent shifts towards a new sense of symmetry and fluidity. I am standing with weight more evenly distributed on both feet instead of hanging out on my left leg as I usually do. My hips and spine are more centered in my daily movements because I have planted the intentional seed of being aligned. This consciousness infuses my posture even when I am not thinking about it. This becomes my new model of reference.
As my expectation has shifted, my perceived reality follows suit. Author Todd Hargrove eloquently explains how our expectations influence perception;
"Our internal model of reference shapes how we integrate perceived sensory information and the nervous system's output signals for action.......For example, if you have a good deal of experience where flexing your low back causes pain, you will start to build an internal model of your back that predicts it will hurt with flexion. This will strongly bias you to feel pain each time you bend, even if the back isn't actually producing that much nociception.
You can reduce the contribution of top-down factors to your pain by updating the model of your back. To do this, you need to cause a prediction error by violating your expectation that bending will hurt. A good strategy would be to perform low back flexion in some novel way, perhaps in quadruped or supine, while paying attention to how it feels while bending so that any predictions errors are not disregarded. That sounds like a high percentage of movement therapy in a nutshell.
Either way, good internal models and good predictions are the basis for generating functional perceptions and actions".
One of the hardest lessons I have learned is not to push through pain. As Hargrove explains in his his book, Better Movement, pain is a danger signal to protect us, an output signal from the brain, in response to a perceived threat (tissue damage, stress, inflammation, body position, etc) in the body. A keen awareness of alignment has become the prevalent focus of my training. While I have previously been frustrated by limitations in my symmetry, I am now discovering a capacity to establish "joint centration"--- aligning the bones of the legs deep in the hip socket. While my new titanium hips are technically centered-- the new femoral (thigh bone) head precisely placed within the new acetabulum (hip socket)--the entire body is in dynamic equilibrium and must adapt and accommodate to the new forces of compression and tension in three dimensions throughout the body. Therefore, the ability to now center my hips creates the opportunity to find new alignment in all the surrounding muscles, ligaments, tendons and fascial lines. I am experiencing adaptations in the muscles of my core, neck, feet and more. Everything is connected.
I discovered the power of visualization and intentionality during high school. I read of flow states described by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, and the power of visualization to advance the performance of champion athletes. I began to practice this regularly and felt its power to advance my athleticism and dance performance to the astonishment of my teachers. Alongside passion, discipline, and focus, this practice guided me to a professional dance performance career despite my late start in ballet at 17 years old. I have embraced it ever since.
This power lies within each of us and is waiting to be unleashed. I know that if I envision myself as balanced, symmetric, fluid, healthy, whatever optimal state I am seeking, (though it may be in contrast to the state that I am consciously experiencing), and if I prioritize this in my training, I will realize my goals in health and life. It is not a matter of "if", it is simply a matter of "when".
Now eight months after my surgery (bilateral hip replacements), I am feeling more stable, strong and fluid than I have in more than a decade. With discipline, optimism, persistence, and the guidance of insightful teachers, I continue progressing and am happily surprised by new abilities each week. However, this is not without frustration and setbacks. After surgery, I embraced a beginner's mind, knowing that I would need to learn to sit, stand, walk, and move in complex ways all over again. But with a clean slate, (ie. new hip joints), my body would be able to process the information in a more aligned way than I ever possibly could have with bone on bone impingements.
Daily pilates, stabilization and mobilization work, and a spirit of curiosity in the process, have led me to truly amazing discoveries in the power of the body to heal itself and leap forward to meet higher demands. Last weekend, I was thrilled to be flying through space, dancing on walls with Project Bandaloop. Suspended by ropes from the ceiling we learned to do cartwheels, back flips and move together in unison in a horizontal plane...truly dancing on the walls! My mindset is--and has been-- that healing and optimal performance are the only options for me. Guided by wonderful therapists and teachers, I am elated to be moving fluidly and powerfully as a dancer again.
I know the progress will continue and I am driven to share the knowledge with others seeking to move optimally without pain. Visualize your higher self and know it will happen. With focus, determination, discipline, and compassion towards yourself, you will realize your goals. It is just a matter of time, and being ready to receive it.
Please enjoy the inspiring work of Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi in his Ted Talk.
Health and Vitality to all,
May health and happiness abound for you and yours. What better gift is there than vitality? This holiday season, present the gift of alignment, strength and power. Through December, purchase a pilates gift certificate for new students at a $25 savings on a private session, or receive one free private session with every series of 10 gifted to a new student. You can also shake up the holiday spirit with the healing powers of the Vyper and Hypershere, myofascial release tools enhancing circulation and elevating recovery to a whole new level. Save $20 on each purchase through December.
Thank you for your devotion to your health and well being through pilates. As a teacher, it is a gift to be witnessing your continued evolution. I wish you a beautiful holiday season, filled with vitality and light.
Best always,
October 13 marked the six month mark post surgery (bilateral hip replacments) for me. This is a landmark in the healing timeline. At this point, bone has ossified securely about the prosthetic, soft tissue has healed and the entire system has adapted to new demands of compression and tension, co-ordination and organization of movement. In simple terms, things get really good again! Friends and colleagues kindly ask if I am out of the rehab window and back to 100%. I appreciate the kind concern. But it is honestly a difficult question to answer.
Certainly, I am far better than I was before surgery. But I am constantly striving to rebalance my body, optimize function, and surpass where I have been. Thus 100%, representing optimal performance, is always a step higher, outside the window of where I am at any point in time, on this constantly up-spiraling staircase of progress.
Every day I reassess; the laboratory of my own body is a dynamic experiment, responding to the variables I subject it to; new mobilizations, resistance, functional challenges, technical cues. And the movement options expand as I enhance the four prime determinants of movement capacity; tissue quality, joint capsule tension, strength, and nervous system control. After years of compensating for impinged hip joints, within the context of a highly demanding dance performance career, tissue tensions and motor patterns have compensated. For example, overactive hip flexors have taken over for dormant gluteal muscles. The body does an incredible job of meeting the demands we impose upon it, even if it means using inefficient muscles and pulling the system out of alignment. Therefore, a keen focus on movement symmetry, efficiency, and firing of the correct muscles are essential to reprogramming for optimal movement and function. And when dormant muscles do wake up, the reward is phenomenal. Feeling the correct muscles fire is like plugging a cord into the correct socket and seeing the light bulb go on. My entire body feels the difference; a feeling that is so innately "right", after compensating with misalignment for so long.
Advances in hip replacement surgery are astounding, and returning to a high level of function is a true gift. I hope that my own progress can inspire others who may be hesitating about the surgery, as I did for many years. Hearing the success stories of fellow athletes was the key which unlocked my decision to undergo surgery. Along the way to this six-month mark, I have enjoyed returning to activities I adore. Hiking in Yosemite has been a highlight. Scrambling up the rocks to Yosemite falls and diving in the ice cold pools, climbing the trails and scanning majestic vistas from the top. Returning to ballet class is elating; keeping my legs low and focusing on proper alignment, I am restoring strength and range. Traveling to Paris, navigating metro stations with luggage, walking and climbing stairs for hours, without fear of pain is a newfound freedom I recently enjoyed. Strong functional workouts and pilates training begin each day. Brisk beach walks with my dog are a reward at the end of the day. I now realize how much energy had been lost to my body's struggle with inflammation prior to surgery. Energy and a spirit of play resurge when pain diminishes. The lights are on again!
I am extremely grateful to all my friends and the professionals that have guided me with expertise, wisdom and compassion. Special thanks to Master surgeon, Dr. Jason Snibbe, and his assistant Jennifer Cabrera, PA-C; my physical therapists at Body Logic, Ethan Ezaki and Tali Duer; Scott Campbell, PT; Dr. Chang Park, LAC; Dr. Corie Tappin, LAC; and Lonnie Galate, director of Malibu Fitness, for allowing me constant access to the pilates equipment…my healing playground!
It is extraordinary to feel how the body heals in response to the correct information; whole foods, clean water, balanced movement, ample rest and recovery, healthy behaviors/relationships and determined mindset. When one has determined that healing is the only option, and commits fully to the path, the hard work is filled with reward. May everyone seeking to enhance their health, experience the joy of committing to this path.
Best to all,


text:
Site created 12/15/97.
review added: 5/20/02
1953 (2002) - 20th Century Fox
review by Dan Kelly of
The Digital Bits
Film Rating: B+
Disc Ratings (Video/Audio/Extras): B/C+/C
Specs and Features
89 mins, NR, full frame (1.33:1), single-sided, RSDL dual-layered (layer switch at 28:20, in chapter 10), Amaray keep case packaging, theatrical trailer, bonus trailers, still gallery, restoration comparison, film-themed menu screens, scene access (24 chapters), languages: English (DD 2.0 and mono) and French (DD mono), subtitles: English and Spanish, Closed Captioned
Newlyweds Polly (Jean Peters) and Ray Cutler (Casey Adams) are honeymooning in Niagara Falls. Things immediately seem amiss when they meet vacationing husband and wife George (Joseph Cotton) and Rose (Marilyn Monroe). Rose's constant tales of George's poor health are called into question, when Polly spots Rose in the embrace of another man underneath the spray of the falls (catch the symbolism in that one!). George is wise to his wife's extramarital activities and confines himself to the cabin so he doesn't have to see her flirtatious behavior. But Rose's failure to conceal her indiscretions make her lover's (Richard Allan) plot to murder her husband under the rush of the falls privy to more eyes and ears than it should be.
The first half of
plays out in a by-the-numbers plot to set up the conclusion of the story. You can see where the story is going at this point in time - Rose's relationship with her husband will come to an end so she can be with her lover... or will it? When the latter half of the film takes over, writer Charles Brackett weaves in a few bends to the storyline that make the movie a consistently gratifying viewing experience. What also works for
, and what makes it so effective as a thriller, is director Henry Hathaway's background in the film-noir genre. He keeps figures lurking in the corners of the film frame to create a certain sense of unease and to heighten the tension. The one real weakness in
is the Ray Cutler character. His part is not as strongly written as the other principals, and his constant dismissals of Polly's insights seem out of place and almost obligatory - a means of embellishing the film's compact 89-minute runtime.
has long been one of my favorite Marilyn Monroe movies, and I think it is undoubtedly the best performance of her career. It was an early departure from the stock comic parts she was given and, along with
Bus Stop
, proved her worth as a dramatic actress. Her intoxicating blend of sexuality, alluring screen presence and immediate ability to generate sympathy for her characters works fully to her advantage here. She's wholly believable as a femme fatale, and Joseph Cotton is equally good as a husband driven to the edge by his own insecurities about his marriage. There's a short scene here that doesn't entirely work (Marilyn does a brief singing number), but as a thriller,
is completely satisfying from start to finish.
I've been waiting a while now for Fox to release
to DVD, and after seeing the results, I'm glad they took their time. I've seen this film countless times on television and on VHS, and this is certainly the best the film has looked on a home theatre format. What once was washed out and dull is now all sparkly and new! Well, almost anyway. Given that the film is nearly 50-years-old, there's little to complain about here. Accurately framed in its original 1.33:1 aspect ratio, the new transfer has many notable improvements over its previous incarnations. The strong point of the transfer is its color reproduction - brights are appropriately vivid and smooth and only occasionally give way to slight bleed. Black level is also strong, producing dense blacks that make the bold colors really stand out. There are a few knicks and scratches here and there on the print, but that's to be expected of a movie of this age. You'll also notice that the picture looks a bit soft around the edges and lacks fine detail that would otherwise give it a polished look. The quality of the restoration is undeniable, and fans of the film should surely be satisfied with the work put into this newly re-worked print.
The audio's not quite as impressive, but there's less to work with. The original mono track has been worked up to a lackluster 2.0 stereo mix. It's an uneven mix, and its most evident weakness is a dialogue track that is not properly localized to the center channel. Listen hard enough and you'll notice dialogue coming through both the right and left channels. This increased use of the separate channels has its advantages when applied to the thundering roar of the falls, and bass response is surprisingly effective in heightening the rumbling noises of Niagara Falls. The original mono mix is good and provides a stronger dialogue track, without the hiss and cracks that can normally be associated with older sound mixes.
The disc's filler material is just that - enough to add a little weight to the disc but that's all. You'll get the trailer for
(in black and white), along with four other trailers for the other four films in the second wave of the
Marilyn Monroe: The Diamond Collection
. The still gallery is a collection of 21 shots (all of Monroe) taken from the film in its various stages of production. The before and after comparisons of the restoration process are impressive and will give you a good idea of the work that went into making the film more presentable for the DVD format. You can see that the previous master was harsh with faded colors and plenty of wear and tear to make matters even worse. It runs just over a minute in length and it does sort of feel like Fox is toot-tooting their own horn. But so be it. The film looks all the better for their efforts. Let 'em take a bow.
Fox put a good deal of work into making
looking as nice as it does. It's not a perfect picture, but it is CLEARLY better than its previous home video incarnations, and it does the film justice. If you like this film, you'll definitely want to pick up the disc. It comes packaged along with the newest
Diamond Collection
releases (including
Don't Bother to Knock
Let's Make Love
Monkey Business
River of No Return
) or on its own, affordably priced at $19.98.
Dan Kelly
Marilyn Monroe: The Diamond Collection - Volume 2
Site designed for 800 x 600 resolution, using 16M colors and .gif 89a animation.
© 1997-2015 The Digital Bits, Inc., All Rights Reserved.


text: I don't know about you, but when I signed on for the whole love, marriage and kid thing, I had no idea how utterly expensive it was going to be. If you're a parent like me who desperately wants to give her child everything her little heart desires, you've probably spent a small fortune. Between my daughter's obsession with The Staten Island Mall and her hectic extracurricular activities … [Read more...]


text:
ST Stephen's Church in Redditch town centre is playing host to a messy festive workshop this weekend.
Children will be able to get their hands dirty playing at a Messy Church session from 10am to noon on Saturday, December 8.
There will be a range of Christmas-themed activities available, as well as a short celebration time with a story, song and prayer.
Children are welcome to just turn up to the sessions, but they must be accompanied by an adult.
For more information on Messy church, visit facebook.com/MessyChurchRedditch.


text:
ayocee at gmail dot com(Kirk Lane) 08.08.04 13:08
Once upon a time "Kirk Lane " shaped the electrons to say...
>>> No, i m using the "generic" images: generic-pc-1.1b16.img.gz or
>>> generic-pc-1.0.img.gz ungzipped of course.
>> quite obviously, from the boot message you posted, it didn't find
>> the virtual ed0 you configured in bochs.
Where can i configure?
>> i really don't know why
>> this happens then,
>> and would surmise that it's a bochs-related thing.
I have tried several other distries: The card simulation works
for those, but bo "auto detection" because the card is not "PnP".
with mono i got:
00000000000i[SER ] com1 at 0x03f8 irq 4
00000000000i[ ] init_dev of 'extfpuirq' plugin device by virtual method
00000000000i[ ] init_dev of 'gameport' plugin device by virtual method
00000000000i[ ] init_dev of 'ne2k' plugin device by virtual method
00000000000i[NE2K ] port 0x280/32 irq 10 mac b0:c4:20:00:00:06.
00000000000i[NE2K ] bx_win32_pktmover_c
00387002485i[PIC ] IRQ lowest command 0xc2
00398206096i[NE2K ] asic read invalid address 0002
00398928781i[KBD ] identify keyboard command received
00399121211i[KBD ] setting typematic info
00399121543i[KBD ] setting delay to 500 mS (unused)
00399121543i[KBD ] setting repeat rate to 10.0 cps (unused)
with picoBSD the card is found:
>> FreeBSD BOOT @ 0x10000: 639/64512 k of memory, internal console
Boot default: 0:fd(0,a)kernel
Usage: bios_drive:interface(unit,partition)kernel_name options
bios_drive 0, 1, ...
interface fd, wd or sd
unit 0, 1, ...
partition a, c, ...
kernel_name name of kernel, or ? for list of files in root directory
options -a (ask name) -C (cdrom) -c (userconfig) -D (dual consoles)
-d (debug early) -g (gdb) -h (serial console) -P (probe kbd)
-r (default root) -s (single user) -v (verbose)
1:sd(0,a)mykernel boot `mykernel' on the first SCSI drive when one IDE
drive is present
1:wd(2,a) boot from the second (secondary master) IDE drive
1:sd(0,a)? list the files in the root directory on the specified
drive/unit/partition, and set the default bios_drive,
interface, unit and partition
-cv boot with the defaults, then run UserConfi
---Active-Drivers----------------------------6 conflicts-------Dev---IRQ--Port--
Storage : (Collapsed)
Network :
NE1000,NE2000,3C503,WD/SMC80xx Ethernet adapters CONF ed0 10 0x280
NE1000,NE2000,3C503,WD/SMC80xx Ethernet adapters CONF ed1 5 0x300
3C509 Ethernet adapter CONF ep0 10 0x300
3C509 Ethernet adapter CONF ep1 5 0x280
AT&T Starlan 10 and EN100, 3C507, NI5210 Ethernet ada CONF ie0 10 0x280
AT&T Starlan 10 and EN100, 3C507, NI5210 Ethernet ada CONF ie1 5 0x300
Storage :
Network :
Communications : (Collapsed)
Input :
Multimedia :
Miscellaneous :
Port address : 0x300 Memory address : 0xd0000
IRQ number : 5
Flags : 0x0
[Enter] Edit device parameters [DEL] Disable device
[TAB] Change fields [Q] Save and Exit [?] Help
Booting 0:fd(0,a)kernel @ 0x30c000
text=0x147000 -
avail memory = 60862464 (59436K bytes)
Probing for devices on the ISA bus:
sc0 at 0x60-0x6f irq 1 on motherboard
sc0: VGA color <16 virtual consoles, flags=0x0>
ed0 not found at 0x280
ed1 at 0x300-0x31f irq 5 on isa
ed1: address b0:c4:20:00:00:00, type NE2000 (16 bit)
sio0 at 0x3f8-0x3ff irq 4 flags 0x10 on isa
sio0: type 16550A
sio1: configured irq 3 not in bitmap of probed irqs 0
sio1 not found at 0x2f8
lpt0 at 0x378-0x37f irq 7 on isa
lpt0: Interrupt-driven port
lp0: TCP/IP capable interface
fdc0 at 0x3f0-0x3f7 irq 6 drq 2 on isa
fd0: 1.44MB 3.5in
wdc0 not found at 0x1f0
wdc1 not found at 0x170
ie0: unknown board_id: f000
ie0 not found at 0x280
ie1 not probed due to I/O address conflict with ed1 at 0x300
ep0 not probed due to I/O address conflict with ed1 at 0x300
ep1 not found at 0x280
npx0 on motherboard
npx0: error reporting broken; using 387 emulator
Intel Pentium F00F detected, installing workaround
IP packet filtering initialized, divert enabled, rule-based forwarding disabled,
default to accept, logging disabled
rootfs is 2200 Kbyte compiled in MFS
Please wait. The system is coming up...
Reading /etc from startup floppy...
>> i have played with freebsd's ed(4) devices before, and
>> they've work well and fine.
>I'm going to go with this answer here.
>ed definitely does work -
>I have an NE2K-PCI-type card in my m0n0wall box,
I have only an ISA card, without PnP.
>working as the WAN interface.


text:
Jarmo Pohjaniemi Photographer
Stian RoenningPhotographer Male Miami, Florida, US
My Website: Stian RoenningMy MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/stianroenning
Mayhem # 733740
About Me
I am Stian Roenning, Norwegian Director and Photographer.See my website for more of my work.
Have you worked with Stian Roenning? Add Credits for Stian Roenning! >>
Credit Notes
Playboy (Videography)
Fraser Yachts Print Wordwide (Photography)
MTV Latino - Directed 12 Music Videos from a range of Latin Artist, Javier Garcia, Jorge Moreno, A.T. Molina, Monterosa, Soniko, Humbert etc.
Numerous Gallery Shows around Miami, including Bernice Steinbaum, Gallery Bertin Toublanc to name a few.
Miami Beach Botanical Garden - Sleepless Nights 2007 (Showcased the whole garden)
Miami Beach Botanical Garden - Winter in August Show
Jarmo Pohjaniemi Photographer
Michael Raveney Photographer
NICOLEFLOR... Makeup Artist
Jessica Rachael Model
Brandy Kraft Wardrobe Stylist
Little Red Celt Model
Loading Content


text:
Asta Gloves by Sølvi Stokkeland
Welcome! You are browsing as a guestWould you like to see 5 projects made from this pattern and much more? create a free account What am I missing?
Asta Gloves
This pattern is available as a free Ravelry download
When I'm doing something a lot, I tend to think about it while I'm half-asleep. I've been doing stuff like playing computer games, composing music, planning lessons, knitting, and designing in my head. Ideas seem to come easier to me in that state. One night, some months ago, I dreamt up red and black gloves that looked a bit like these.
When I heard the Fingerless Glove Fanatics group on Ravelry were looking for hosts for their monthly knit-a-longs, it was the push I needed to bring these gloves to life. The starting date for my knit-a-long fell on the day before my cousin Asta's confirmation, and she loves both fingerless gloves and the colors red and black. The gloves I test knit and the naming of this pattern are my gifts to her.


text:
Woohoo! Revo 3700 on it's way :)
Pages (2): « Previous 1 2
Junior Member
Posts: 14
Joined: Jun 2005
Reputation: 0
2011-12-19 14:43 Post: #16
|find quote
Senior Member
Posts: 128
Joined: Apr 2010
Reputation: 0
2011-12-19 15:09 Post: #17
This has no remote? Without remote it would be useless for me.
|find quote
Team-XBMC Developer
Posts: 7,252
Joined: Nov 2008
Reputation: 119
Location: Chester, UK
2011-12-19 19:01 Post: #18
Zodler Wrote:This has no remote? Without remote it would be useless for me.
Few HTPCs come with a remote, but USB IR remotes can be bought cheaply on ebay. See http://wiki.xbmc.org/?title=Remote_Control_Reviews for some remotes popular with forum users.
|find quote
Senior Member
Posts: 233
Joined: Jul 2009
Reputation: 5
Location: Nerdsville
2011-12-20 11:09 Post: #19
i use my revo 3700 with live and a wiimote. iplayer and sickbeard take care of any tv needs
|find quote
Prof Yaffle
Team-Kodi Mumbler
Posts: 2,685
Joined: Mar 2011
Reputation: 78
Location: An increasingly isolated island off the north-west European coast.
2011-12-20 12:42 Post: #20
@OdgeUK - some random thoughts:
1. To run a browser, you need a full OS installation (you can fight your way around this in Live/OpenELEC, but it's more hassle than it's probably worth). That means either Windows or Linux as a full installation, then XBMC as "just another application".
2. No, don't bother with the Linux that ships - just wipe it and go for Ubuntu as a starting point, it's well supported. Or go for Windows, although I don't know about boot times - Vista was horrid on my R3600 (fair enough, I think Vista was horrid on most things!), but I never tried the Win7 upgrade.
3. ITVPlayer works well as a plugin. Most 4OD content is on YouTube, which is also there as a plugin. IPlayer integration is very good - via, yup, a plugin. That gets you most things live-TV-shaped (although you still have a TV tuner, I'm guessing!).
4. Remote, yes, a cheap Media Centre-style remote will work fine, or there's the CEC adapter from Pulse-Eight for a "one stop shop" experience (yet to try it myself).
5. Remember that the new version of XBMC is imminent - so whatever you install now, it's likely to change soonish. That's okay if you think of this installation as a playground (but Live will change from Ubuntu 10.04/Lucid to 11.10/Oneiric, for example).
My guess is that you probably want OpenELEC installed as a clean, dedicated system, with plugins then for the various channels. Give it a try... if it works, it'll be just about perfect for your needs from what I can see.
|find quote
Junior Member
Posts: 14
Joined: Jun 2005
Reputation: 0
2011-12-20 22:48 Post: #21
Prof Yaffle Wrote:@OdgeUK - some random thoughts:
Thank You very much! Will update this thread once I'm up and running. Thanks to all who have answered. I know you can search for an awful lot of information, but sometimes, just to be given a few starting options / typical install models is a really great help for an XBMC beginner.
|find quote
Senior Member
Posts: 104
Joined: Mar 2011
Reputation: 0
Location: Dundee Scotland
2011-12-21 10:01 Post: #22
I'm running revo 3700 on win 7 pro and all is now good!!! had to mess about with settings in xbmc for a while to get correct config bit works good!!!!!!
If you leave the 3700 in stby/sleep the films/tv will jump freeze and lag, just switch off and on again and all will be good..
Acer revo 3700 with Win 7 Ultimate 32 bit
|find quote
Junior Member
Posts: 11
Joined: Dec 2011
Reputation: 0
2012-01-01 13:42 Post: #23
I've got the ITV Player plugin working on Win7 and latest Eden beta of XBMC. Can someone please point out where BBC iPlayer plugin is?
|find quote
Posts: 1,011
Joined: Apr 2010
Reputation: 16
Location: England
2012-01-01 13:46 Post: #24
deepblu Wrote:I've got the ITV Player plugin working on Win7 and latest Eden beta of XBMC. Can someone please point out where BBC iPlayer plugin is?
Flirc now has a forum: forum.flirc.tv
|find quote
Team-Kodi Member
Posts: 13,494
Joined: Aug 2007
Reputation: 211
Location: Eastleigh, UK
2012-01-01 14:02 Post: #25
deepblu Wrote:I've got the ITV Player plugin working on Win7 and latest Eden beta of XBMC. Can someone please point out where BBC iPlayer plugin is?
Also available from my repo (see sig).
|find quote
Senior Member
Posts: 233
Joined: Jul 2009
Reputation: 5
Location: Nerdsville
2012-01-01 15:08 Post: #26
my revo 3700 is currently running openelec eden beta nightly with itvplayer, tvcatchup, iplayer and 40d all working.
You can run firefox using live and advanced launcher. It's pretty easy to do although I've not tried it with openelec.
|find quote
Pages (2): « Previous 1 2Post Reply


text:
Not Accepting Guests
- Last login about 1 year ago
Join Couchsurfing to see Koko's full profile. It's free!
About Me
travel around this beautiful earth and meet beautiful people!
We are a friendly family from Japan, traveling around the world at the moment. Our family is Yellow, Koko, and Terra who is a charming 5 year old daughter. We are very easy to hang out with and ready to share all our life experiences and our vision for the brighter future. Will be great to hook up with like minded people, like you!
Being positive, being kind to others, being kind to nature.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
We are still very new to Couch Surfing! It will be so nice to be hosted by a nice person!
Laughing, talking sharing, traveling, dancing, singing, reading, writing, editing - everything that makes people's life beautiful!
We are committed to sustainable lifestyle - trying to do everything as much as possible so that it will be kind to the earth and to the society.
- writing
- singing
- dancing
- reading
- traveling
- surfing
One Amazing Thing I've Done
Watching the total sun eclipse in Romania 1999. Amazing experience!
Countries I've Visited
Countries I've Lived In
Argentina, France, Thailand


text:
Adult Day Care: Good for Caregivers and the People They Care For
Many Americans who care for an older adult feel overwhelmed. Adult day care programs can help caregivers and the people they care for.
Taking a Break from Caregiving
While providing care to a loved one is a noble task, it also leaves many feeling overwhelmed, especially if the person needs care around the clock. Caregiving can lead to feelings of entrapment, depression , and hopelessness. So much so that researchers have been studying the impact of being a caregiver.
In one study, researchers from Pennsylvania State University evaluated whether adult day services affected caregiver stress and psychological well-being. They found that 3 months after sending a loved one to adult day care twice a week, caregivers experienced fewer feelings of overload and strain and significantly less depression and anger.
Benefits to Participants
Elders who participate in adult day care make friends. Day programs also provide structure and routine. Meaningful activities fill the hours and give participants something to talk about over dinner.
Family members involved in the Pennsylvania State University study reported that their relatives looked forward to going and that their behavior improved when they returned home. Specifically, they were more alert and less agitated.
Comprehensive Care
Although each center is different, many adult day care centers offer benefits such as:
- Enrichment activities, such as music, dancing, and exercising
- Crafts
- Social events
- Medical services, such as blood pressure checks and medication administration
- Nutritious meals
- Personal care services, such as bathing
- Transportation to and from the center
Day Centers May Not Be for Everyone
While most older adults enjoy the day out, the programs may not suit everyone. Programs are tailored and paced to benefit adults with physical or cognitive limitations. An active senior, who still drives and handles the checkbook, might find a senior center more suitable.
Someone who has always been a loner may resist an adult day center's socialization. Patients with dementia may be fearful of going to a new location. Some centers will not accept clients who hit, kick, or punch other people. Some caregivers also worry that staff will not correctly interpret a loved one's needs, even after they have been discussed.
The cost of adult day programs vary and can be an obstacle for many. However, some non-profit organizations offer discounted rates and some states offer financial assistance programs.
What to Look For
The National Adult Day Services Association suggests that caregivers assess their and their loved one's needs before visiting a center. Keep the following questions in mind when looking for a program:
- How many years has the center been in operation?
- What are the hours of operation?
- Is the center certified or accredited? Does it have a license?
- Are transportation services offered?
- What is the cost?
- Is financial assistance available?
- Is specialized care provided for conditions like memory loss?
- Do participants have access to physical or occupational therapy?
- What type of activities are provided?
- Are meals and snacks included?
Lastly, any center you visit should make you and your loved one feel comfortable. The caregiver should feel confident in the center's ability to care for his or her loved one. The adult attending the facility should feel comfortable and stimulated by the activities it offers.
- Michael Woods, MD
- Reviewed: 10/2016
- Updated: 10/23/2014
Please note, not all procedures included in this resource library are available at Henry Ford Allegiance Health or performed by Henry Ford Allegiance Health physicians.
All EBSCO Publishing proprietary, consumer health and medical information found on this site is accredited by URAC. URAC's Health Web Site Accreditation Program requires compliance with 53 rigorous standards of quality and accountability, verified by independent audits. To send comments or feedback to our Editorial Team regarding the content please email us at email@example.com.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Editorial Policy | Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Support
Copyright © 2008 EBSCO Publishing. All rights reserved.


text:
Farmer lobby groups are calling on
After Treasurer
Farmer groups, which lobbied intensively against the takeover deal, said the move to close some silos is not surprising but could have significant consequences for growers.
AgForce grains president Wayne Newton, who represents Queensland's grain farmers, said some marginal grain-growing parts of the state may become uneconomic if they lose access to nearby silos.
"It's a real balancing act in some areas. Growers are already questioning whether they will stay in grain in some areas where the combination of freight and handling costs are so high," he said.
"There's a lot of people upset about how rundown the infrastructure is. There are plenty of stories of big lumps of concrete falling off silos and the general state of repair has been poor."
Sites could close
One of the nation's biggest growers,
Many of those sites are closed depending on seasonal conditions in any given year. About 80 per cent of GrainCorp's annual receivals go through 100 sites and the company spends between $40 million and $60 million every year on repairs and maintenance for its storage network.
In some areas, dilapidated country branch lines make rail impractical because of weight and speed restrictions. Closing marginal silos in those regions would allow costs to be recouped and reinvested in the core storage sites.
NSW Farmers grains committee chairman Dan Cooper said no one expected GrainCorp to keep investing in 280 different sites but added the company needed to work with growers during the rationalisation process.
Call to reinvest in key areas
"Rationalisations are fine as long as they reinvest in key areas. We have to make sure growers don't lose efficiency, otherwise it would push grain out of the system," he said. "ADM was going to do it so I don't see it as new. The big problem is if people cart grain further, there needs to be a cost benefit to do it. Some of the efficiencies GrainCorp picks up need to be passed back along the system."
Victorian Farmers Federation grains president Brett Hosking said rationalisation "will mean higher freight cost and more trucks on the road".
Michael Riley, who conducts business advisory services for Riland and is a former director of venture capital for Lend Lease, said a way to resolve the monopoly and foreign-ownership concerns could have been to split GrainCorp's infrastructure from its grain trading and processing business.
"Separation would remove a vested interest further along the value chain, facilitating more open access and competition among grain traders, with grain producers benefiting from that price competition," he said.
An Australian wholesale fund could be established to house GrainCorp's infrastructure assets, with a potential role for investors like the Future Fund, he said.
Analysts say there are several options for ADM in relation to GrainCorp, including a marketing alliance, returning with another takeover bid in the future or buying some GrainCorp assets.
The Australian Financial Review


text:
Brussels to Amsterdam
Belgium, Netherlands Bike + Barge Tours
From the largest city in Belgium to the largest in Holland..
This bike and barge holiday combines the countries Belgium and the Netherlands in a very surprising and attractive way. In 8 days, you will cycle from Brussels to Amsterdam.
On arrival day, your floating hotel stays in Mechelen. The next day you have time to visit the beautiful Belgian capital of Brussels.The Flemish port town of Antwerp is also one of the highlights of this tour. Belgium is famous for its tasty beers. They say you don't really know Belgium without tasting some!
Crossing the Dutch border you reach the well-preserved fortified town of Willemstad. In the old town of 's Hertogenbosch, the St. Jans cathedral is certainly worth a visit. Across Hollands fruit garden, the Betuwe, and along the rivers Vecht and Amstel you cycle to Amsterdam.
Standing at the Dam Square in Amsterdam the Market Square in Brussels seems miles away!
Be sure to check out our full list of bike and barge tours in the Netherlands.
Tijdgeest (low beds): £ 796 $ 1,254 € 865 NOK 8362 kr 7718 $ 1,003
*Single supplement: £ 193 $ 305 € 210 NOK 2030 kr 1874 $ 244
Tijdgeest and Holland (bunk beds): £ 750 $ 1,182 € 815 NOK 7878 kr 7272 $ 945
*Single supplement: £ 147 $ 232 € 160 NOK 1547 kr 1428 $ 186
*If you are willing to share a cabin with someone else of the same gender, you may forgo the single supplement fee.
extra options
Discounts for triple and quad cabins (if available): 18%
please note
Rates are based on double occupancy.
Information to read before you book.
We recommend purchasing bike trip insurance.
† Currency exchange rate set 90 days before travel.
Where You'll Stay
Aboard Standard plus boats, the Holland or the Tijdgeest.
What's Included
- 7 nights' accommodations on board
- Breakfasts, packed lunches, & 3-course dinners
- Coffee & tea on board
- 7-speed hybrid bicycle
- Route descriptions & maps
- Multi-lingual tour guide
- Train ticket Mechelen - Brussels
- Beer seminar at 't Waagstuk, Antwerp
- Several City Walks
- Bicycle protection
- Transfer from Amsterdam airport to Mechelen
What's Not Included
- Beverages, available on board
- Trip insurance
|8 days
|€815 Rates
|Client Reviews
Tour Dates
On Standard plus boats:
Skill Level
Easy, guided bike & boat tour with average distances between 20 to 28 miles a day over flat roads and bike paths with little to no traffic.
Tour Boats
Day-To-Day Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Mechelen, optional cycling 6 mi. (10 km)
Day 2: By train Mechelen - Brussels - Antwerpen, day of rest.
Day 3: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks - Tholen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 4: Tholen - Willemstad, 25 mi. (40 km)
Day 5: Willemstad - Geertruidenberg - 's Hertogenbosch, 28 mi. (45 km)
Day 6: 's Hertogenbosch - Vianen, 31 mi. (50 km)
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen - Amsterdam, 19 mi. (30 km)
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam.
*All distances are approximate. The above-planned itinerary is subject to change due to changing wind and weather conditions and other unforeseen circumstances having to do with mooring requirements, etc.
Day 1: Arrival in Mechelen, optional cycling 6 mi. (10 km)
Arrival in Mechelen (appr. 20 minutes by train from Brussels). Your tour leader will invite you for a small trip on your bike in and around Mechelen.
Day 2: By train Mechelen - Brussels - Antwerpen, day of rest.
You get up early to go by train to Brussels and enjoy a walk to the town centre with your tour guide. There's time to visit some of the highlights of the capital of Belgium. When you become hungry or thirsty, try one of the culinary specialties: mussels, chocolate, waffles or french fries. At the beginning of the afternoon you return to Antwerp by train. In the evening, you'll be tasting some special beers during a cozy beer seminar in a typical Belgian bar.
Day 3: Antwerp - Kreekrak locks - Tholen, 28 mi. (45 km)
Your tour guide will lead you to the town center of Antwerp. There is enough time to visit the Rubens House, do some shopping, or to simply relax at a sidewalk café. Around noon, the boat begins cruising across the Dutch/Belgian border to the Kreekrak locks where we today's cycling tour starts. You will reach the peninsula of Tholen in the province of Zeeland.
Day 4: Tholen - Willemstad, 25 mi. (40 km)
The cycling trip leads us from Tholen to the walled town of Willemstad, where you spend the night. Willemstad has many well-preserved fortifications worth admiring.
Day 5: Willemstad - Geertruidenberg - 's Hertogenbosch, 28 mi. (45 km)
You disembark in the town of Geertruidenberg to begin your cycling trip to the charming capital of the province of Noord-Brabant: 's Hertogenbosch, translated "the Duke's forest". This town is home to the oldest remaining brick house in Holland (de Moriaan), built in the early 13th century.
Day 6: 's Hertogenbosch - Vianen, 31 mi. (50 km)
You leave 's Hertogenbosch by ship, to get off at the first locks. Here you start pedalling across the fine Dutch landscapes formed by the rivers Lek, Waal and Maas. The trip ends in Vianen where you stay for the night.
Day 7: Vianen - Breukelen - Amsterdam, 19 mi. (30 km)
After a sailing trip the barge moors in Breukelen. From here you make the last cycling stretch: enjoy the rural scenery of tiny villages at the banks of small and winding rivers that show the way to the Dutch capital Amsterdam. In the evening, you have the possibility to make a short guided city walk and a round trip of the Amsterdam canals.
Day 8: Departure from Amsterdam.
After breakfast, it's time to say goodbye to your tour guide and crew. Individual departure.
Important note: Due to restrictions by Belgian naval authorities, passengers are no longer allowed to remain on board while the barge motors the Belgian waterways. Noncycling participants will be required to take a taxi or public transportation at their own expense. The tour leader will provide details on board.
Looking for more? View all of our featured bike and boat tours, or our full list of bicycle tours.
Email or Call 800-951-4384 +1 570-965-2064
Customer Feedback
Jonathan G. 4 years ago
We just got back from Amsterdam on Saturday. What a fantastic trip. We actually did more miles of biking than the itinerary listed. But that was fine. We had a great group of people. You don't need to be in fantastic shape for this trip but you should brush up on your basic bike skills. If you have not ridden in 20 years you may want to ride on some bike trails. It's a leisurely pace but it's not the mileage but the time in the saddle. On our longest ride we went about 35 miles but probably spent over 5 hours in the saddle. How will your tushy feel?
Our boat was the Tijdgeest, Gerritt (captain), Franz (deckhand, waiter, dog wrangler, and all around good kid), Eva (if I could keep her she would be my personal chef) are the crew. They did a fantastic job and the service was great. Food was great. After a long day of riding if Eva would have cooked a sock I would have eaten it. Rooms are small but livable. Comfy place to take a nap, sleep and get cleaned up. Nothing more. DO NOT over pack. Bring your own helmet and gloves. Bike shorts a must. Sun screen YES.
You will see a lot of country scenery. Pray for overcast skies. We got it and it made the ride even better. You will make a few stops along the way. Coffee and chocolate is your friend.
If you are nice they will make some allowances for food preferences. I am gluten free so they served me some dishes with no gluten and gave me a basket of gluten free bread for breakfast and to make lunch. Yay for Eva again. Also my wife does not eat pork. Again, yay for Eva for fixing that problem.
The only fair part of this tour was our guide. To be fair he did get us where we needed to go with only a couple of times getting, should I say it, slightly lost, but maps are a good thing. He did not tell much about what we were seeing and had to ask him to explain more about the cities and towns. If you don't care about that kind of stuff I guess you could google it. Bring a small camera for taking pictures. I have good biking skills and can take them while I am riding but there is plenty of time to stop as you ride because the pace is very slow. Make sure you have a sweeper who will wait with you. Ride at the front as it will give you time to take some pics as the rest of the group goes by.
For the money this trip has the most value and is well worth the price according to some of the people who we were traveling with and had been on these types of vacations before. If you don't get along with a small group of people who are from different countries or are not of basic fitness rethink going on this tour. We have people from Germany, Spain, New Zealand, Austrailia, Brazil, and the U.S.
Also, you may want to like dogs or at least tolerate them. Schnitzel is the real boss of the boat. He's a good dog and is mostly out of the way until we start to dock and then he's got to work. We had the honor of taking him for a nice walk.
I 100% recommend this tour. I would do it again. Particularly with this crew and boat.
Jonathan G.
Fullerton, CA USA
Boat: Tijdgeest
Ed Groff 6 years ago
Trip more than I expected. Rode through country and small towns really getting a good feel of the culture and traditions of the country. I was very impressed by the beauty of the countryside and the quaint country towns and villages. I had no idea the Netherlands was so rich in agriculture.
The Dutch and Belgium people are as friendly as I've ever encountered.. They will go out of their way to satisfy your needs and make you feel at home in their country. Please do not ask them if they speak English as most are offended, as all speak English.
Tour guide was outstanding puttiing in at least a minimum 125% effort. He had a delightful personality and offered a wealth of information and knowledge about the country and area we rode.
I would highly recommend booking a trip with Hennie and her daughters as they are wonderful people and really try to make your trip a pleasant experience. I might add, the price of the trip was very reasonable considering the decline of the US dollar.
Ed Groff
Souderton, PA USA
Boat: Tijdgeest
Biked This Tour? Post Your Feedback
Brussels to Amsterdam Boats + Barges
Holland Belgium, Netherlands, Germany Standard Plus Class Boat Aboard the Holland, the owner has succeeded in using all available space as optimally as possible. All air conditioned cabins have private facilities.The chef will serve your meals in the spacious dining room. With the availability of WIFI, you have the possibility to use your own laptop on board. When the sun is shining, the comfortable sundeck is the place to be. The crew guarantees your stay aboard will be unforgettable.
Tijdgeest Belgium, Netherlands Standard Plus Class Boat Built in the year 1897, the Tijdgeest was one of the first passenger barges on the river Rhine in Germany. More than 100 years later, in 1998, the ship was completely renovated and rebuild into a hotel ship. On the lower deck you'll find the cabins, all with private facilities. A number of cabins have twin beds, while others use bunk beds. On the upper deck you'll find a very spacious living/dining room with panoramic view. An on-board computer is available for you to use.


text:
Australian Hamish MacDonald finished third in the men's F32/34/52 shot put for elite athletes with a disability at the Commonwealth Games on Thursday.
MacDonald, 36, produced a best throw of 9.92m to just pip countryman Damien Bowen for the bronze medal.
Canada's Kyle Pettey claimed gold with a world record of 11.44m and England's Daniel West finished second with 10.78m.
MacDonald is a dual IPC shot put world champion and also claimed gold at the 1996 Atlanta Paralympics.


text:
It only takes a minute to get started. Fill out our uncomplicated sign up form and login to the site.
This step is up to you but will seriously enhance your chances of your profile getting noticed by other daters. Introduce yourself, your pasttimes and atach your nicest photo of yourself.
Use our website's sophisticated search to uncover members who suit your criteria. Or just leaf through listings and uncover folks that attract you.
Discovered someone who you like the look of? Send a message to them or just a wink and see what they say. With a little luck you'll be on your way to a once in a lifetime experience.
And start dating


text:
This sampling of mashup platforms runs the gamut from established portal servers to bleeding-edge Web pure plays. The list does not include commercial or open source AJAX toolkits. (See also "Enterprise mashups meet SOA.")
Above All Software Back when "mashups" applied only to music, this company created the first enterprise mashup platform. A lightweight composite app development and deployment environment, Studio, meshes with the SOA Repository for service metadata.
Adobe With improved XML support, Flex 2.0 enables developers to create real-time, data-driven Flash applications. A separate data services application provides mediated server-side messaging and data integration. Free for download if run on a single CPU.
Applibase DataMashups.com, now in beta, targets SMBs and workgroups that wish to build hosted enterprise portals combining Internet and internal data. Enables developers to mash Web services, SQL, and other data sources and apply access control to portal pages.
BEA WebLogic Portal 9.2, the latest version of BEA's popular enterprise portal server, has a couple of relevant new features: Mashup Composition helps developers assemble composite mashup apps, and Component Producer delivers the mashup application.
Dapper Short for "data mapper." Like Data Mashups, this is an Internet service that let's you extract information from any website and create mashups without programming. Currently in beta and works only with HTML sources, but free and easy to use.
Kapow Technologies Mashup Server weds its own visual programming language with three modules — Clipping, Transactions, and Data Collections — for portal creation, composite app dev, and data integration. Robots scour HTML sources, with support for JavaScript events.
IBM Now available as a "free preview" hosted on the alphaWorks site, QEDWiki is a Wiki framework written in PHP that enables business users and developers to come together and build ad hoc mashup applications quickly and collaboratively.
Laszlo Systems OpenLaszlo is an open source ECMAscript platform that enables deployment of rich Internet applications to DHTML or Flash, thus competing with Adobe Flex 2. Sun's Orbit project will also offer compilation to the Java 2 ME environment.
/n software RSSBus is a set of tools and services that enable developers to create RSS Feeds with databases, spreadsheets, and other sources, with HTML pages, Word documents, and more as targets. Reusable RSSBus Connectors convert the data into feeds.
Nexaweb The Enterprise Web 2.0 Suite builds a Universal Client Framework, which supports AJAX and Java clients, on top of an Internet Messaging Bus and Enterprise Data Services. Nexaweb Studio features visual drag-and-drop design of mashup apps.
Oracle As part of Application Server 10g release 3, the WebCenter Suite supports both AJAX and Java Server Faces and does not require Oracle's separate Portal product. The WebCenter Services component includes Wiki, RSS, and even VoIP capability.


text:
Dendreon Interview Questions.
Get new comments by email
|Comments (5)
It's always hard to know what to expect when going in for that interview -- and preparation can make all the difference. What is the interview process like at Dendreon?
Any advice on striking the right note?
chris in Anaheim, California
81 months ago
Any advice?
Misty in Los Alamitos, California
81 months ago
I had an interview at the new Seal Beach facility and it was the type of interview you cannot prepare for because they do not use a paper with prepared questions. I suggest you just research the company and be clear about what you have to offer. Even though I feel like I did really well, they have not made a decision. I now have another job offer, so I most likely will not be able to work there even if they do make an offer.
Melanie in Huntington Beach, California
81 months ago
What position did you apply for? How soon did you hear from them after you submitted your application online?
Misty in Los Alamitos, California
80 months ago
I applied over the summer and did not hear anything, so I re-applied in early October and was called for a phone interview. After the phone interview, I went to an interview on site. The interview was disorganized and although they promised to let me know within a week, they did not follow through with their promise. I contacted the person who would have been my manager, but she said they have not made a decision. I took that as a 'not interested' reply and have accepted another position. I really wanted to be part of the cutting edge technology and had much to offer, but I guess they did not like me.
» Sign in or create an account to comment on this topic.


text:
Cultural Tour
Tour Duration: 6-day/5-night
Featuring: Yangon, Pindaya, Kalaw, Inle
Tour of Yangon
Tour of Southern Shan State including Pindaya, kalaw and Inle
Trekking to Palaung Hill-tribe
Your mini stay includes
First Class hotel accommodation in Yangon at Kandawgyi Palace Hotel (2-night) and in Kalaw at Hill Top Villa (1-night) and in Inle at Inle Resort Hotel (2-night)
Round trip schedule domestic flights
6 meals (1 dinner and 5 breakfasts)
All transfers in Yangon and Southern Shan State
Six days tour of Yangon, Pindaya, Kalaw and Inle Lake in private AC saloon/van/coach including trekking to Palaung Hill-tribe
A complimentary welcome (or) farewell dinner
Tour Hotel
Yangon: Kandawgyi Palace **** (or) Summit Park View***
Kalaw: Hill Top Villa**
Inle: Inle Resort*** (or) Paradise Inle**
Day One - Arrive Yangon
Greetings day and welcome to Myanmar! Today you will arrive in Yangon, the capital and the main gateway to Myanmar, and transfer to your hotel for overnight. Your hotel offers great view of Shwedagon Pagoda or Kandawgyi Royal Lake. (Dinner/Hotel)
Day Two - Fly to Heho
This morning we depart for the airport and board your flight to Heho, gateway to explore southern Shan State including Lake INLE. On arrival, we'll drive to PINDAYA to see its natural limestone caves filled with over 8,000 Buddha statutes. Here in Pindaya you'll have the chance to see some of the town's people cottage industries - making Shan paper and umbrella. After a spectacular drive, we'll reach the lovely hill station of KALAW. Your room is generally ready for immediate check-in. The rest of the day is at leisure for your own discovery. (Hotel/Breakfast)
Day Three - Trek to Palaung Hill-tribe
The day of activity starts after your breakfast. An expert local guide will escort you through the Shan plateau to visit the villages of Palaung hill-tribe. A chance here to learn Palaung natives and discover how they live in this remote area from your local guide. For the return journey, your guide may choose to take another path. This late afternoon we'll drive to NYAUNGSHWE and transfer by boat direct to your hotel located right on the lake for overnight. The balance of the day is free. (Hotel/Breakfast)
Day Four - Touring around the Lake
Today we'll discover INLE Lake that highlights the natural wonder of this magnificent vast waterway, exploring its amazing PHAUNG DAW OO PAGODA which is the most revered sacred site in southern Shan State. Some other highlights around the lake are local fishermen using their unique fishing method, leg-rowers, weaving cottage, silvery shops, floating garden and NGA PHE CHAUNG MONASTERY also know as jumping cat Monastery. Enjoy lunch on the broad terrace at your hotel while enjoying the passer-by boats across the lake. Late afternoon excursion to the ancient stupas complex of INN-DEIN. This mysterious place is at the end of the marvelous INN-DEIN creek, which connected with Inle Lake just after the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda. The creek is narrow with many twist and turns. A chance here to see the farmers plowing and harrowing by water buffaloes in paddy fields on its both side. (Hotel/Breakfast)
Day Five - Fly back to Yangon
This morning we depart for the airport and our flight back to Yangon. Upon arrival in this capital city, we transfer to our hotel for a short rest. We're off for a day of great sightseeing in Yangon, including the historic DOWNTOWN district and Yangon HARBOR. We'll enjoy the activities of Yangon harbor and colorful streetscapes and elegantly restored COLONIAL-STYLE buildings. Extended visit to the gilded SULE Pagoda dating back over 2,000 years. We'll continue to KYAUKHTATGYI, a huge reclining Buddha Image and also have the opportunity to experience a hand-made glass demonstration at private owned NAGA GLASS FACTORY. This evening we'll make a special visit to Great SHWEDAGON PAGODA, one of the most spectacular religious on earth. Witness the Golden Dome, covered with 60 tons of pure gold, glistening as the sun sets. Tonight we'll enjoy the variety of cultural show as we dine at Lakeview Theatre Restaurant adjacent to Kandawgyi Palace Hotel. (Hotel/Breakfast/Dinner)
Day Six - Depart Yangon
The morning is yours to relax or explore more of Yangon. Here you have a chance to do some last minute shopping at more than 70-year-old BOGYOKE (Scott) market. Later this evening, you'll be transferred to Yangon international airport to connect with your return flight home and reminisce about the wonderful time you have had in the 'Golden Land of Myanmar'. (Breakfast)
NOTE: Please be aware of that we'll endeavor to keep our programs mentioned as close as possible, however we reserve the rights to alter them without notice in case of unexpected changing or canceling of scheduled flights.


text:
The Rangers had to win this game tonight. I mean, they really had to. A loss here might have sent us spiraling out of control (if we weren't already). Getting them back into the win column, and getting their bruised psyche a little bit of a break.
More importantly we scored goals….like…more than 2……like….5. 5 goals. For…not against.
Seriously, I can't even remember the last time that happened. When the announcers said it was against the Bolts way back when, I couldn't even remember that game, that's how frikkin god-awful our offense has been.
The re-united trio of Stepan, Hagelin, and Nash were dominant, as they were earlier in the year, but more importantly, they got some help from the other lines, with all 4 of our lines playing pretty well in all 3 zones. Even the goals we gave up were pretty flukey, off a face, and off a skate, tough to defend that kinda crap.
I still have my concerns about Brad Richards and Marian Gaborik, despite that fact that both have had good games in the last 2 played. We need these guys, we can't afford to trade Gabby (imho) and we can't do anything about Richards. We just need to hope that these 2 superstars remember who they are, and soon.
Derek Stepan…holy crap, this kid is turning into a stud before our eyes. Hockey IQ>All. Stepan is proof of that. Wow.
People like to talk about Chris Kreider, and how he's now playing with some confidence…and I agree with that. I also think the kid is moving his feet…like, for the entire shift. Before, he would skate hard, then lollygag around for 20 seconds, then change. Now, he's busting his ass the whole shift, it's amazing how much that can change how a player looks out there. It's the same thing with Gabby, when he's working hard, he's much more noticeable, when he's a lazy asswipe, we all notice it, and don't appreciate it.


text:
I am hoping some of y'all may be able to provide me with some wisdom. I have an Epiphone Les Paul 12-string into which I am interested in putting some new pickups. The stock ones are...unexciting; the neck pickup is kinda muddy and the bridge pickup is kinda harsh (although in both cases this may be attributable to the fact that it is a 12-string.)
I'm hoping to find a pickup with will help me to achieve a 12-string sound that is clean and (relatively) bright without being harsh, but also has a nice bottom end without being muddy. Based on what I just typed, I'm imagining I am looking for a medium-ish output pickup with a fairly balanced frequency response, but what do I know? The guitar in question would primarily be used for recording clean parts, although I like the idea of "12 string with distortion" to thicken up some recorded parts. Aren't I demanding?
So anyways, I'm looking at putting some new pickups in the thing and I figured I would come here since I have put Duncans in my other Les Pauls and I rather like 'em a lot (although I should add that I'm not adverse to the idea of other brands of pickups.) Specifically, I'm posting this because there seems to be a dearth of information about pickups for electric 12-string guitars. I'm hoping that someone with some experience with these things can provide me with some guidance and help me to answer the following questions:
-First and foremost, is there any notable difference between pickups for 6-string electrics and 12-string electrics? I hunted around online, and I couldn't find much in the way of info on this (other than a PRS guitar that supposedly has "specially designed for 12-string" pickups.)
-Second, anyone have any suggestions for pickups that have worked nicely for them in their 12-string electric? I would love to hear what you have experienced.
Thanks for taking the time to read this, and thanks for your help. Please feel free to ask any clarifying questions.