text:
I am relieved.
One of my many concerns about Newburyport's 40R Smart Growth District (SGD) around the Traffic Circle is that the goal is to make the area pedestrian friendly, and it is one of the most dangerous, if not the most dangerous area for any pedestrian in the city. There is no safe way to get from State Street over to the Train Station or visa versa. There were some vague promises that the area would be addressed, but there was never anything ever from MassDOT saying, yup, this is exactly what we are planning to do to remedy the situation and this is when we are going to do it.
Along comes Newburyport City Councilor Jared Eigerman with a proposed amendment, to temporarily put on hold a small area of the 40R SGD, to encourage the state to come to the table and improve that area of Rt. 1 so that it is finally SAFE. Yeah!! I cannot tell you how much I appreciate this from Councilor Eigerman, along with the co-sponsor of the amendment, City Councilor Bob Cronin.
There are a couple of maps in this post that outlines the parcels/area in question.
And there is absolutely no reason not to do this.
1) This would not affect anyone's property rights, as I understand it, the old zoning in that smaller area would apply, until the state made sure it was safe to get to the Train Station from that small but crucial area, and then the 40R zoning would kick back in.
2) It would not affect affordable housing, the 40R still has a bundle of space to build in, until this particular issue is addressed, and then it would be safe to get from the Train Station to State Street, so that it would then actually make some sense to build more housing units on State Street, because it would then be pedestrian friendly.
3) It would not jeopardize the 40R Smart Growth District in any way.
4) And this concept came from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, so why in the world would the state not want to step up to the plate sooner rather than later, to make this whole area, their concept, happen in the way that it was intended.
I wrote all of my Newburyport City Councilors and Mayor Holaday expressing my enthusiasm for this proposal, and except for a few responses, it's been "radio silence," which concerns me.
Below is the amendment drafted by Councilor Eigerman that went before the City Council and is now in committee.
"4. Intersection of State and Parker Streets. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Zoning Ordinance, until such time as the City's Director of Public Services certifies to the City Council that U.S Route 1 has been rebuilt, reconfigured, retrofitted, or otherwise improved to ensure safe pedestrian access across U.S. Route 1 within the SGD and south of Parker Street, development of a Project pursuant to this Section shall not permitted at any of the following parcels located near the intersection of State Street and Parker Street: Parcel 34-5 (165 State Street); Parcel 34-6 (3 Parker Street); Parcel 34-9-A (4 Parker Street); Parcel 34-11 (163-165 State Street); Parcel 34-12 (161 State Street); and Parcel 34-13 (151-155 State Street)."
The different parcels are marked on the maps.


text:
AN action-packed musical adventure for the whole family will tell the story of an idyllic era of endless summer evenings and the beauty of youthful imagination this week.
Audiences at Malvern Theatres will be asked to board the Swallow and follow Captain John and his able crew from Tuesday to Saturday, March 3, in Swallows and Amazons.
Both young and old can set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates, and defeat mortal enemies from the comfort of their chairs in the Festival Theatre.
The new musical is presented by the Children's Touring Partnership and directed by Tom Morris, who also co-directed the international smash-hit War Horse.
Based on the book by Arthur Ransome this enchanting and imaginative version has been written by Helen Edmundson and features music written by Neil Hannon, who is perhaps best known as the creator and frontman of camber pop group The Divine Comedy.
It will showcase the power of an active imagination as the world of John, Susan, Titty and Roger Walker is transformed on a sailing trip while holidaying in the Lake District".
Tickets range from £14.50-£22.50 for adults and admission for children is £8.
For more information and tickets, go to malverntheatres.
co.uk or call 892277.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Domacillary Care workers required - Hull
- Recruiter
- Dutton International
- Location
- Kingston upon Hull
- Salary
- £7.20/Hour
- Posted
- 13 Feb 2017
- Expires
- 18 Feb 2017
- Sector
- Health Medical & Social Care
- Hours
- Full Time
Dutton Nursing & Medical are currentley recruiting for domacillary care workers for our constantly expanding work force across Hull & surrounding areas. Job Description Overview Provide assistance to residents to help them meet both their health and social care needs. This includes washing, toileting, medication, bed making and preparing meals and drinks. Enable residents to achieve independence as far as possible in all areas of their life. Help residents to identify and choose their support needs. Understand the rights of the individual to have their wishes respected. Understand how to treat individuals with dignity and respect. Understand equal opportunities and supports the equality and diversity of the individual.


text:
Join us THIS Thursday, July 25, from 7:00pm to 10:00pm for Vegan Drinks NYC! Find us at Fontana's Bar, located at 105 Eldridge Street on the Lower East Side. Yeah Dawg, NYC's first ever vegan hot dog cart, will serve you soy-free dawgs and awesome toppings!
This month, we'll be benefiting Farm Sanctuary, which "work[s] to protect farm animals from cruelty, inspire[s] change in the way society views and treats farm animals, and promote[s] compassionate vegan living."
Stuff your dollars in the donation jar, and buy raffle tickets from Farm Sanctuary to win one of these great prizes:
- "V is for Vegan" tee shirt from Vaute Couture
- Gift certificate for a 9" custom cake from Clementine Bakery
- $50 gift card from MooShoes
- Signed copy of Farm Sanctuary book by Farm Sanctuary President and Co-Founder Gene Baur
- Gift certificate for a one-night stay in one of Farm Sanctuary's bed and breakfast cabins at its New York shelter
Music by DJ Megan Rascal and DJ Jason Das! (Get well soon, DJ Grand Format!)
Wanna let all your Internet friends know you're going? RSVP on Facebook if you're of the mindset to do so.
Have you read the new and improved Vegan Drinks FAQ? Please read it, even if you're a regular at our event. (Really, please read it. All of it.)
We'll turn down the music around 8:30pm and encourage people to promote themselves, their groups and/or causes for 30 seconds. If you represent a veg*n or animal rights group, come prepared with your (very short!) spiel and literature.
If you're not already following our every move, connect with Vegan Drinks on Facebook, follow us on Twitter (@vegandrinks), and join our e-mail list.
Vegan Drinks NYC is usually held the last Thursday of the month from 7:00pm to 10:00pm. Do you represent an animal rights group you think should be the beneficiary of an upcoming Vegan Drinks NYC? Visit vegandrinks.org/beneficiaries to learn more about how to make that happen.
No Comments
Comments are closed on this post.


text:
The Freedom Township Boosters will hold a meeting at 7 p.m. April 7 at the Freedom Township Hall. Topics to be discussed include a Fourth of July celebration and other community events.
Meetings will be held the first Monday of each month and are open to all area residents.
For more information, call Nancy Simon at (330) 527-7115.


text:
The Chicago Park District board of directors has voted unanimously to proceed with demolition of Chicago Meigs Field. The board, all appointees of mayor Richard Daley, refused to defer the decision even a few weeks to allow the Friends of Meigs Field to present a plan that would reopen the airport as a combined park and airport. The group claims its plan would also provide $40 million to $630 million in federal funds that could be used to improve parks across the city. According to park board president Maria Saldana, "The decision to close the airport has already been made." Friends of Meigs Field and other Meigs advocates have been engaged in last-ditch efforts to save the field since Mayor Daley's midnight raid on March 31, which resulted in the gouging of huge Xs in the only runway. The city has already awarded a $1.5 million contract to remove the runway and some electrical infrastructure and add topsoil to replace the runway. Ironically, funds for the demolition will come from Chicago's department of aviation.
Chicago to proceed with Meigs Field demolition
- July 31, 2008, 10:05 AM


text:
Happy Halloween!
See it larger in flickr.
So what it now takes you like 5 minutes to "throw" one of these together?!?! You're a pro and your Moo cards prove it ;-)
Very nice.
Too cute.
So cute! How in the world did you do that? :)
Thoe pictures are adorable!!! How do your kids look all cute and cooperative?!?!!
Thanks everyone! I've become a Photoshope whore....wholly and without regret. I got this idea from Cara.
That is so cute. I wish I had more Photoshop time. They won't let me load it onto my computer at work and there is no time at home.
Your photos are always so great.
What is the font used for the pumpkin quote? I love it!!
If I remember correctly, the font is called "Roddy"


text:
A Great Two Weeks!: Eurodam Cruise Review by ellieanne
Overall Member Rating
A Great Two Weeks!
Destination: Canada & New England
Embarkation: Quebec City
Smooth and seamless, took less than ten minutes from getting to the pier to dropping my bags in my cabin.
Excellent and just what I had picked out. My cabin stewards were great and I did not want for anything the whole cruise.
I had to see the doctor due to a case of tonsillitis, but it was quick, easy and the doctor and nurses were professional. In and out in less than half an hour and no further issues. Not that much more expensive than the cash price for seeing a doctor on land -- and I definitely got seen quicker!
All but one dinner was in the Main Dining Room and I had no complaints at all. In fact, one night when all I wanted was a baked potato and French Onion Soup, the Dining Room Manager stopped by three times to make sure I was not missing anything or waiting for anything more. The food was good and varied, but at More times I thought it was trying too hard to be fancy. And I always got extra wafer cookies with my ice cream -- without asking asking after the first night!
Breakfasts and Lunches were in the Lido, and I had no problems there, but much preferred the days when the ship was under Code Orange Service. I find it is easier, smoother, and faster. The food was always good. My only complaints were the lack of choice of yogurts and it was sometimes hard to find bran muffins at breakfast, but those are hardly worth mentioning. Lunch was great, though I mainly stuck to the Italian/Mexican/Asian sections of the buffet. And I never had lunch without ice cream -- the meringue cookies were a great addition, as was the soft-serve!
One dinner we ate in the Italian speciality restaurant, Canaletto. I am so sorry it took until now to try it! It was so worth the surcharge. I am very upset they will be changing the menu because I still have dreams about the minestrone!
Shore Excursions:
We took three of the ship's excursions -- a trip to the World's Largest Shell Valley in Baie Comeau, LuLu's Lobster Boat in Bar Harbor, and the Kennedy Space Center Close Up in Port Canaveral. All were excellent, and I would have no hesitation recommending any of them, especially LuLu's Lobster Boat.
Ville Quebec, Saguenay, Baie Comeau, Charlottetown, Sydney, Halifax, Saint John, Bar Harbor, Newport, Boston, Port Canaveral, Fort Lauderdale
I had been to every port on this itinerary before except for Baie Comeau and Port Canaveral. I knew what to expect and was not disappointed. The weather was chilly and overcast or cloudy for most of the cruise, but that did not bother me. I was happy to be within walking distance to "downtown" in most of the ports. I had thought about taking the shuttle in Boston, but when we found out it was $15 one-way!, I decided not to and spent the day on board. The other ports are well worth the visit, though I was once again disappointed by the distance the ship must anchor off-shore in Newport. That port could be dropped as far as I am concerned. I only went ashore to go to a post office.
Spa Services:
I booked a manicure/pedicure for one of the sea days because I usually enjoy the pampering. This one was not up to par, and I am not sure if it was the technician or the pushing of the products that bothered me most. Either way, I am not sure I will book another mani/pedi on my next cruise. The product pushing has gotten ridiculous, and much more over-the-top than I anticipated. My technician was unconcerned with how much she hurt me and never bothered to check the temperature of the water. She was just distracted and dis-intrested. It was the only time I have not tipped the technician after any mani/pedi, ship or shore.
Disembarkation is always hectic and I have come to expect a good bit of disorganization/craziness in the terminal, but this beat all. We were scheduled to be off between 9:30a and 9:45a. It was nearly 10:30a by the time our color group was called, and then it was a madhouse in the terminal trying to claim our luggage. Crossing lines of people, no instruction, and inadequate ventilation only compounded the issues resulting from only 2 customs agents. After clearing customs, it was a nightmare of no information to the ship's shuttle buses to the airport. I expect disembarkation to be hectic, but this beat all. I was so glad my flight was not until 4:30p!
Overall it was an excellent, relaxing cruise; the seas were calm, the weather was perfect for me, and other than a couple of hiccups (including being kicked out of a public lounge on a sea day a full two hours before the art auction was scheduled to begin), it was a perfect vacation. I can definitely see cutbacks, but none that seriously affected me and none that would cause me to question my loyalty to HAL. I would definitely take this cruise again -- and in truth can't wait to do so. Less
Published 12/31/13
Cabin review: C1001 Large Ocean-View Stateroom
The room was comfortable, clean and perfect for me. I heard some sound from the Main Show Lounge, but not much, and it ended well before bedtime. I had no problem with motion, but I prefer a cabin where I can hear anchor and docking noises. I loved the location just steps from the elevator, but still far enough away not to hear anything. This is definitely my cabin of choice on the Eurodam.Read All Large Ocean-View Stateroom (C) Reviews >>
Read Cruise Critic's Eurodam Review >>
First cruise - The crowds both...
Good food, Great service, Subp...
The service and food were grea...
Extraordinary Cruise!!!! The B...
July 4th in Alaska
Alaska Cruise
Wonderful multi-family experie...
Enjoyable week at sea.
Sponsored Links


text:
Toho Cimena Chanter celebrates famed film director Jean-Luc Godard during a three-week-long film festival starting Nov. 27.
The trend in cinema these days has been to figure out how best to use 3-D technology to boost ticket sales, but critics worry this will lead to less emphasis on artistic content.
The Godard Film Festival 2010 may be a good opportunity to see if these worries have any merit.
The event will celebrate the French auteur's Governors Award presented to him by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences at a ceremony on Nov. 13.
Godard is often considered one of the most radical of the 1960s New Wave filmmakers. His approach toward film conventions, politics and philosophies has made him one of the most influential directors of French cinema, inspiring many others, from Martin Scorsese to Quentin Tarantino.
Godard is known for inventing the jump cut, a style of film editing in which two sequential shots of the same subject are taken from camera positions that only vary slightly.
His cinematic debut, "Breathless" (1960), will be included among eight of his works that will be screened at the festival. Godard's latest film, this year's "Film Socialisme," will be released in Japan next month. Before going to see it, the Godard film festival is a good way to brush up on the legend's past hits.
The Godard Film Festival will be held at Toho Cinema Chanter in Yurakucho, Tokyo, from Nov. 27 to Dec. 17. Tickets cost ¥1,500 for each film. For details, call (03) 3545-3411 or visit www.bowjapan.com/godard2010/


text:
For the best experience on the Abcam website please upgrade to a modern browser such as Google Chrome
Synthetic peptide (the amino acid sequence is considered to be commercially sensitive) corresponding to Human Proteasome 20S alpha 2 aa 200-300.
Database link: P25787
This product is a recombinant rabbit monoclonal antibody.
Produced using Abcam's RabMAb® technology. RabMAb® technology is covered by the following U.S. Patents, No. 5,675,063 and/or 7,429,487.
Our Abpromise guarantee covers the use of ab109502 in the following tested applications.
The application notes include recommended starting dilutions; optimal dilutions/concentrations should be determined by the end user.
|1/10000 - 1/50000. Predicted molecular weight: 26 kDa.
|Flow Cyt
|1/10 - 1/100. ab172730-Rabbit monoclonal IgG, is suitable for use as an isotype control with this antibody.
ab109502 has not yet been referenced specifically in any publications.
Please note: All products are "FOR RESEARCH USE ONLY AND ARE NOT INTENDED FOR DIAGNOSTIC OR THERAPEUTIC USE"


text:
Cfnm Adventures
Hidden from public eyes for almost half a decade and catering mostly to the UK audience, this one of the longest running English sites Cfnm Adventures has finally opened its doors to the rest of the world. Just like Extreme Cfnm it is chiefly British, with raunchy local ladies who love nude male bodies and hot guys who are there to please them.
What makes Cfnm Adventures stand out from the rest Clothed Females / Nude Males sites is the fact that it is created by enthusiasts, a group of college students, some episodes will make you even think that the whole school is involved. There is no producer who tells them what to do and no people around other than ones who are involved into Cfnm action. It makes Cfnm Adventures the first purely amateur site, where situations develop naturally. Guys get really shy when stripped and surrounded by crowd of clothed female classmates, like in episode in the swimming pool.
Scenarios at Cfnm Adventures are also ones that were not possible at any other site. There is a school newspaper female reporter who pressed of time gets into male shower to make an interview. Male slave auction, where ladies bid for time with a nude classmate they like. A Rugby club's BBQ party where moms and girlfriends drag players out on stage then make them show what they are really capable of. And plenty of others…


text:
Posted 6 years ago
(1 item)
My wife and i moved into our new house and found this light in the basement. we would love to know about the light. was it once a street light? it has a plug on it now, my father pluged it in and it turned right on. does anyone have any information on this light? worth anything? or should we just take it to the dump. thanks in advance for your help.


text:
- Margaric acid
- Margaric Mar*gar"ic, a. [Cf. F. margarique. See {Margarite}.]
Pertaining to, or resembling, pearl; pearly.
[1913 Webster]
{Margaric acid}. (a) (Physiol. Chem.) A fatty body, crystallizing in pearly scales, and obtained by digesting saponified fats (soaps) with an acid. It was formerly supposed to be an individual fatty acid, but is now known to be simply an intimate mixture of stearic and palmitic acids. (b) (Chem.) A white, crystalline substance, {C17H34O2} of the fatty acid series, intermediate between palmitic and stearic acids, and obtained from the wax of certain lichens, from cetyl cyanide, and other sources. Called also {heptadecanoic acid}. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.


text:
[GUI Plugin] Copy book covers as Standby images (Sony/PocketBook/Kindle/Nook)
View Single Post
Posts: 238
Karma: 6875
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Netherlands
Device: Kindle PW2
Originally Posted by
However, there is a basic problem here in that I think some of your suggestions would require the code to be incorporated into full Calibre and by someone with the great ability of chaley, the Sony guru (not yours truly) In addition, Kovid has made it clear that he is not likely to ever add features to Calibre itself that rely on jailbreaking/hacking one's device.
Thank you for the quick reply, jackie_w. I completely understand the difficulties involved in making this work. However, if it's possible to make the plugin put the covers into images/covers/ using the books' filenames, nothing more would be needed for a basic solution. And it would not have to be integrated into Calibre itself (although putting the covers into a folder under new filenames would not, imho, mean committing a Calibre feature to hacked devices: any Sony can use the folder, and it causes less clutter than a long list of covers between other images).
If there is a possibility of making this work, I would also be willing to help out with programming (though I'm a novice) or beta testing. For me, making such things work is part of the fun of owning a gadget like an e-reader. So I won't be switching my Sony for a Kobo, but thanks (cybmole) for the suggestion
View Public Profile
Find More Posts by quisvir
Track Posts by quisvir via RSS


text:
I Smell Emmy
When the Emmy for Cinematography was announced, longtime Zero Point Zero cameraman, Morgan Fallon was up and out of his seat like a shot. He's a strapping guy of well over six feet, and he took off down that aisle like a wide receiver going out for the long one. He bounded up the stairs — only slightly ahead of his colleagues, Todd Liebler and Zach Zamboni — and grabbed hold of that statue like it was it was the neck of a chicken, the last one on earth, and he was hungry. Very, very hungry. Shortly afterwards, he was followed up on stage by Chris Collins, Tom Vitale, Lydia Tenaglia, Sandy Zweig, Sally Freeman, Josh Ferrell, Diane Schutz — and me. We were, all of us, very, very happy. I have, even now, no idea what I said up there. I'm pretty sure that at very least, my fly wasn't open.
Afterwards, there was the Governor's ball, followed by many, many drinks, followed by the consumption of more beverages in Mr. Vitale's room at the Chateau Marmont. I have no recollection of anything untoward occurring from that point on. In fact, I have no recollection of anything at all. Any suggestion that I had anything to do with the dead rodeo clown found in Mr. Vitale's bathtub is spurious speculation. He was still alive when I left.
"It's an honor simply to be nominated" is, I think, what you're supposed to say at such awards ceremonies. But we wanted those fucking things.
We wanted to win. We wanted trophies—tangible, physical, heavy metal objects—that we could fondle and gaze at admiringly, later, in private moments.
I slept with mine. I say that without shame. I propped it up on the pillow next to me in bed, and slipped, happily into unconsciousness, rising the next morning to feelings of validation and general well being. Also a sizable room charge for assorted power tools and take-out sushi that I'm pretty sure I didn't order.
This week on PARTS UNKNOWN, we examine the question of what it might be like to live a dream. Many of us, no doubt, perhaps after reading Hemingway or other romantic accounts of expat Americans who find themselves in a Europe of fantasy—of old buildings, delicious foods, omnipresent wine, unfamiliar but elaborately beautiful rituals, traditional music, incredible scenery. What that might be like?
My veteran cinematographer, EMMY award winning Zach Zamboni grew up in rural Maine and lived, until recently in New York City. But not too long ago, he met the woman of his dreams and relocated to Granada in Spain, marrying into a Spanish family, learning Spanish, and immersing himself in the daily life of his adopted new home.
It is, as far as I can tell, an enviable situation. Everything—from breakfast through amazing (and substantial) lunches, accompanied by much wine, long afternoon naps, promenades through ancient streets, has a magical quality. A feeling of otherworldliness, only enhanced by the fact that it takes place in the shadows of the absolutely awe inspiring castle complex, The Alhambra. Nights are often spent bouncing from bar to bar, sampling the extraordinary variety of tapas—again accompanied by much wine. Later, on certain nights, one can listen to flamenco in the gypsy dwellings carved into the hills.
What's that like? A second act like that?
Zach explains—as we take a look at Granada and the surrounding area through his eyes. We always like to be able to look at places through an individual's perspective. What makes this episode very special, is that with Zach, we are not only looking at a very old, very beautiful world through fresh eyes—but that we are looking at it through the eyes of a particularly gifted cinematographer. Zach's visual poem to the mysterious Alhambra is a uniquely wonderful bit of filmmaking we are all very proud of.
Originally published September 19, 2013
Airs Sunday at 9 p.m. ET on CNN
Follow Anthony Bourdain: Twitter | Facebook | Instagram | Tumblr


text:
My First Wedding Cake
10", 8", and 6" rounds.
All WASC filled with Raspberry filling and frosted with Buttercream Dream (all wonderful recipes from this site). The buttercream is covered in sanding sugar, to make it look like snow, to go with the snowman cake topper.
Flowers are fondant pressed into a Karen Davies 3 rosebud cupcake mold, and then colored with Crystal Colors petal dust (baby pink, raspberry, and fairy pink for the roses; moss green and hunter green for the leaves).
The design was mine, but I have to thank my friend Karia and her son Michael for helping me to execute it. My time management skills are awful, and I wouldn't have gotten it done on time or been sane by the end of the process if they hadn't come to help me out.


text:
Monday, March 13, 2006
Twenty Questions- sort of...***
Just came back from sunny Florida. My parents celeberated their 30th anniversary and all us kids came down to be with them. The actual anniversary is today but since its Monday we pulled a "president's day" and observed it on Friday. Kashif and I have not yet seen four years together, 30 years seems unfathomable. Ami and Abu say that year one is as vivid in their minds as though it was yesterday. Time has a way of flying. We hadn't driven in years to Florida choosing instead to fly and I forgot how thoughtful one can become on a long road trip. Pen and paper had not been so intimate in a very long time as the time to think and the trip itself lent to much food for thought. Hopefully I can find time to share some soon.
On a random tangent, I had a list of questions that I'm trying to figure out the answers to. Yes you will quickly see how random they all are... but considering your various lifestyles and backgrounds surely you can give me some advice or opinions to help me. Any advice or opinion appreciated, I am so very troubled about #18.
1. Why do people do email addresses on the web like: jon at hotmail dot com instead of firstname.lastname@example.com? to avoid spammers who troll for email addresses, to avoid outlook express from popping up everytime you click on it
2. I wore a Pakistani bridal outfit on my wedding and normally we wear them again at a family member's wedding or something. But if you wore the traditional white wedding gown, do you wear it again? No
3. My front left gas stove top is not working. It clicks and all you smell is gas- no flame. The other three work fine. How does one fix this? Could be clogged, ignition could be broken, flint needs to be replaced. First try to clean/unclog if nothing works call in repairman to check the flint.
4. Have you lived in Brazil or visited? I wanted to take a weekend trip out of Rio with Kashif while I'm there and can't figure out a place we could see in a weekend's time be it a car ride or flight? Thanks Subhana! Corcovado, Copacabana, Tijuca, Ilha Grande, Samba shows.
5. Have you learned a language through cassettes? I have quite the commute to/from school and wanted to get some Portugese cassettes but there are a million and a half series. Have you found success with one in a language you wanted to learn? Pimsluer, Rosetta Stone
7. Does anyone know how to make a cilantro based dressing with peanut sauce? Cheesecake factory has a great dressing, and its a goal in my 101 in 1001. THANKS Baraka! http://www.recipegoldmine.com/ccC/c354.html
8. How long can you keep leftovers in the fridge before you must throw it away? I kind of estimate but is there a set amount of days for chicken, beef, fish?
10. How long can you freeze things in the freezer? I always thought it was indefintely if its sealed well but someone said it has its limit and it can go bad in the freezer?
11. The first book my parents read me had to do with a boy named Pele getting a coat made from a lamb and they go through the whole thing of how wool is made. Lots of knock offs of this but never found the original book which I believe is called Pele's Coat. Anyone heard of it? I'm looking for it.
12. Have any of you gone to law school and not been a lawyer? If so what did you end up doing? Are you happy? Opened a bakery
13. Where can I find copper pans to hang up over my island? I have a nice wooden thingie with hooks to hang nice copper pots but never know where I can get affordabble copper pans to hang just for decor?
14. What's the best way to clean mexican tiles? bon ami
15. How can you whip whipped cream from the heavy whipping cream box and make it look like the whipped cream you get from the store prewhipped and creamy? lots of suggestions in the comments, basically keeping it cold while you whip is key but I think Ill stick to store bought considering how complicated it sounds to do.
16. Do you know of any brand that sells the type of tea that is used in "loose tea" meaning nice tea leaves not the nasty ones in the tea bags.. but actually is in tea bags making it easier to use? Lipton Yellow Label, Republic of Tea, Tazo, Tea in tea balls
17. Can you tell the difference between diet pepsi and diet coke? Because I can. I refuse to drink diet pepsi but people claim its all in my head? Though yes I'm not drinking it with the full flair I once did. Yes there is a difference.
18. Very troubling. We came home today and all the water faucets be it sink or shower, the water is coming out funny. Making strange noises and coming out inconsistently. Sometimes its fine and then sometimes its not. It wasn't freezing over the weekend and nor did we put the thermostat low. But it's all the pipes upstairs. What does this mean? Anything we can do? Water main might have been affected over the weekend, which might be true as I noticed service people fixing stuff around our subdivision, air could have gotten in the pipes, it's working fine now though so hopefully it was just temporary issue.
19. For the past month I have very vivid dreams. I talk in my sleep, I wake up crying occasionally. I have multiple dreams that I remember with accuracy. I dont undesrtand why all of a sudden this is happening? Does it mean something? Rehtwo may you could give me some insight here? I havent been eating before bed or anything like that... Wow lots of interpretations including stress which is probably what it is, lots of repressed stress..
43 comments:
- rehtwo said...
Answer to #1 -- The short explanation is that it's done to reduce the amount of spam and unintentional email while still allowing people to post their emails in public. (Some people use automated bots/crawlers to look for email addresses in the form firstname.lastname@example.com)
Answer to #2 -- I don't believe that it's normally done, although sometimes a daughter or another close female relative will wear it for her own wedding day. My guess is that it has something to do with the whole white == virgin thing...
#15 -- I have no idea how to make it look like the can (probably due to the different mechanics of gas incorporation?) but if you keep it cold I think it helps? I've heard of doing the two-metal-bowl-with-ice-sandwiched-between method to keep the cream cold.
#17 -- The taste is definitely different. Apparently it's intentional. I've heard that Pepsi feels that it can keep a better market share by making an alternative to Coca-Cola products as opposed to a directly-competing taste-alike. They figure that at least some will prefer their distinct flavor.
#19 -- Dreams are one of the least-understood phenomena. It's kind of like yawning -- there are lots of theories and old-wives'-tales, but we don't actually know much at all. I'll do a little research and see what I can dig up. Some people say it has to do with diet, others that it has to do with your subconscious thoughts, still others with your actual experiences.
- 12:53 AM, March 13, 2006
- Subhana said...
#2: I'm getting married next year InshAllah, and I'm gonna be wearing white. Yeah okay so off-white :P. The reason behind it (not sure whether other desis share the same opinion)..It's just that I've never really liked the colorful concept of a desi bride. Dunno, but I just think ke the brides look like parrots on the stage with these colorful gowns. But mehhh...could be wrong :P.
#4: Yeah, I've been to Brazil a few years back. I went to Rio De Janeiro and São Paulo. If you wanna go to Brazil, trust me it SHOULD be FLIGHT! No way car! The roads are filled, and seriously FILLED with thieves and criminals.
#18: Call a plumber? :P
- 5:41 AM, March 13, 2006
- Sohnii said...
previous post, the bride... was that u???? prettyyyy :D
i have no idea abt any of ur questions... if u find out the answer to 19, tell me tooo... im goin thru the same exact thing.
- 7:34 AM, March 13, 2006
- Hasan Mubarak said...
Wish your parents a very Happy Wedding Anniversary!
#19 Is it something you want really bad and you are continuously having dreams of it...
- 8:21 AM, March 13, 2006
- mystic-soul said...
Is I-95 that boring? (just little sarcastic)
- 9:13 AM, March 13, 2006
- stabani said...
1) to protect yourself from spam attacks, just as the person above said.
2) My sister had a white wedding dress, but it came with alternative methods of wearing it for shaadis and stuff (it is way to bhara-hoa to wear just like that). I know for a fact that she wore the mehendi dress a couple of times after the wedding since it dosn't have as much heavy-work on it. For people with white gowns worn on more american-western weddings, I hardly ever see them come out of the closet, personal experience only
3) your ignition thing is probably broken or clogged up. handymen can usually change them out. alternatively, some stoves MIGHT have a battery in them which has probably died out. It really depends on the stove make.
13) if they have a michaels or expo center or even perhaps hobbylobby-type crafts shop might carry them.
14) get some mexians to do it
16) speciality niche-market tea shops will carry them.
17) yes, definetly can tell the difference between diet pepsi and diet coke. I can even tell the difference between the diet cokes of different areas. cokelight stinks (the ones available in the middle east). And also, for pakis, I can tell the difference between nonrefundable bottled diet coke and just regular refil diet coke. :-D
18) have a plumber check it out, or let the water run in EVERY faucet until it gets consistent again. It's a problem with air getting into the pipes because of low-usage, though usually you see that if you leave the house for a longer period of time. ??
19) dreams are your pathway into the future. i have actually recorded by dreams and found out that they have come true after about a month or true (instances were recorded, since i didn't remember whole dreams). ofcourse, some argue it is just a made-up believe in the mind. dreams are very hard to diagnose, though it might have something to do with your past etc.
- 9:15 AM, March 13, 2006
- Christina said...
First, salams and congrats to your parents on 30 years!
Here are some answers that may help you out:
#13: If you truly want inexpensive copper pots just for decoration, I'd suggest going to a thrift shop, your local Goodwill store, or a flea market.
#15: You can buy "heavy whipping cream" from the grocery store. All you have to do is use is an electric mixer and blend the whipping cream. It takes a few minutes, but the air will start to incorporate in. Whip until you form "soft peaks". To make it sweet, add a little confectioner's sugar (regular sugar is too grainy) and a little vanilla extract. Be careful not to whip too much because then you'll end up with butter!
#16: When we went to Hajj, they had "Lipton" Yellow Label tea bags in the camps. We all LOVED it! You can purchase them here in halal or desi stores. Check out this: http://www.indianblend.com/site/664954/product/TC-7
- 9:16 AM, March 13, 2006
- Huda said...
7) I have a pretty good cilantro dressing recipe, but it's from an Asian cookbook. Don't know if that's what you're looking for.... also, I can't remember if it uses peanuts (I want to say it does).
8) Two weeks is decent, I think, but of course if anything is moldy or smelling funny, you should probably toss it. :)
10) Technically, indefinitely, but food will start to get freezer burn after a while, which means it won't taste good anymore.
12) Have a friend who did that... she ended up working in a bakery until she had her first kid, and now she's a SAHM.
15) This as been answered already, but also you can add a pinch of cream of tartar to help reduce the whipping time. Don't forget the confectioner's sugar because cream is NOT sweet on its own.
16) My mother likes Tetley British Blend. It's what I served you at dinner last weekend.
17) Diet Pepsi tastes like desi medicine.
18) It's possible they did some work on your water main? When the one in my complex broke, that happened. Letting it run for a bit solved my problem, but if it doesn't get any better, you should definitely call a plumber.
- 10:44 AM, March 13, 2006
- ASH said...
You and Kashif should get together with Jo and I and we can go through this list fairly easily. :) Better to do it over dinner or maybe coffee.
I see you've already gotten some answers to some of them.
- 11:16 AM, March 13, 2006
- Aisha said...
Thanks all for your advice!
Rehtwo do you recommend a book on dream theories, etc?
Subhana Congrats on your upcomming wedding! I was thinking recently about our wedding gowns (desi) and watching PTV at my mom's and how increasingly western its becomming... I wondered if our beautiful gowns would become a thing of yesterday. It makes me scared, I hope that we can hang on to the things that give our culture its distinct and beautiful flavor. On the same note there is no harm in wearing white on your wedding if you prefer it and find it prettier/more elegant and I've seen many a desi bride look quite attractive in a white wedding lengha, etc. Thanks for the tip on driving in Brazil. I've heard some scary driving stories. Do you recommend any must see places in Rio?
Sohnii it was, thanks :)
Hasan.. no not really, I can't figure out what it means at all :(
Mystic, dont know didnt travel on I-95 :)
Stabani, lol @ advice #14, I will try your suggestions with the oven and water pipes. But we were gone only from Thursday to Sunday so I dont know why the pipes would get that way so quickly?
Christina was that tea loose tea leaves though? like actual broken leaves? I'll check the link out thanks.
Huda I'll try your recipe if you get a chance to share, it's worth a try. I hope the water main is what it is... but can that happen when its a free standing house?
- 11:18 AM, March 13, 2006
- koonj said...
2. No. Haram.
10. Leftovers in freezer. Forever.
12. Don't wimp out, ok. You have to become a corporate lawyer, make money, and help me out.
15. Buy prewhipped cream, girl. This is why we live in the West - to not do things from scratch. Otherwise make your own makhan too and peel your garlic too, eh.
17. Diet pepsi/coke. I've lost my taste for both. Long abstinence due to the gestational diabetes has caused me to derive reduced pleasure. ugh, I know, it's awful.
18. Ohmygod, we're having the same trouble. Maybe weather change.
19. Sure you aint preggers? ;) just kidding.
- 1:05 PM, March 13, 2006
- Jane said...
Wow, reading this list I realized that I didn't have the answer to a single question. I have a sort of answer for #10. It depends on what it is and how cold your freezer is. Some foods can be frozen for up to three years while some are gross after a few weeks. Sorry I can't be of more help.
- 1:06 PM, March 13, 2006
- Southern Masala said...
3. My stove does this too and i just bang the side of it with my palm and it lights up after a few bangs (although maybe this is not the safest way of fixing the problem?)
5. Nope, but I am not an aural learner, I have to write things down. I have taught myself quite a bit through workbooks.
12. I am looking for the answer to this one to, if anyone can give some insight, please!!!
17. Oh, yes, I cannot drink Diet pepsi at all.
19. Could it be stress? When I am stressed I grind my teeth in my sleep or talk more than I normally do.
- 1:25 PM, March 13, 2006
- Shabina said...
Mabrook on your folks' anniversary! Mine have been married 30+ years now, and my grandparents for more than half a century (AH), and yeah dude, i totally can't fathom it...
- 1:50 PM, March 13, 2006
- Aisha said...
Ash we really should its been a while
Shabina, thanks :) half a century. mash'allah.
Koonj. very very sure on the last Q! Good point re whipped cream why make life harder when it can be easier right? Is your water still acting funny?:)
Jane do you know how long bread can be frozen? I heard that has the shortest free=zer life
Southern it may be stress though didint realize I was stress but now that you mention it I am grinding my teeth lately and having palpitations. I guess exams are around the corner and its scary.
- 3:10 PM, March 13, 2006
- Christina said...
The Lipton Yellow Label is already in tea bags (although both are available).
- 3:16 PM, March 13, 2006
- opinionatedinjerzee said...
hmmmn.. now you got me thinking!!
- 3:43 PM, March 13, 2006
- Baraka said...
Salaam 'alaykum Aisha,
Congrats to your parents, may Allah bless them with long decades of health, happiness, and companionship.
1 - It's a spam filter - by writing out your full email address you become vulnerable to marketing or malicious scanners that check websites for email addresses & then bombard them with spam.
2- Your igniter isn't working, try taking off the pot holders and checking to see that it is aligned properly.
5 - I find tapes work best as a supplement to classes but Rosetta Stone is pretty good.
8. Scroll to bottom for graph http://www.fsis.usda.gov/Fact_Sheets/Refrigeration_&_Food_Safety/index.asp
More info here:
16. Tazo and the Republic of Tea both have excellent tea in teabags. Or you could use loose tea in a tea ball.
19. How are you feeling emotionally? Is there something troubling or stresing you?
- 5:45 PM, March 13, 2006
- momyblogR said...
WOW, 30 years....Good for your them. I'm half way there, 15 years this past year, lol!
Here is my very sad two cents....
1. I think they do it because they are weird. It could be spam but I like weird better, lol
2. No, not unless of course you want to be carted off to the Boobie Hatch!
3. Maybe the flint on that one is gone.
4. I haven't but if there is room in your suitcase, I can get pretty small, lol.
5. I've started Italian and am using Pimsluer. I should be using my Husband...he's fluent but without patients.
7. No, sorry.
8. I have a 2-3 day rule depending what it is.
10. Things lose flavor and get freezer burned but I don't think the can go "bad"
11. I haven't but I'll look too.
12. Heavens NO! That's why we need YOU!
13. Sorry, I don't know that either.
14. My best friends brother owns a tile company in AZ, I could ask.
15. Just whip, whip whip but don't over whip or you'll break it and have butter. I add a bit of sugar and some vanilla. It's SO good.
16. I really don't know. I'm a big coffee drinker.
17. Yes!! Diet Coke ROCKS....way better than Diet Pepsi. It must be in my head too. However, I too am not drinking it with the usual flair. I have started drink LOTS of water. I have to lose this peanut bladder though, LOL!
18. Maybe you have air in the pipes. It happens to me what they work on the lines.
19. WOW! You are a dreamer.
- 6:10 PM, March 13, 2006
- ayalguita said...
2. Usually is not wore again unless is to pass it to your daughter, etc. I didn't want to marry in white, so in my spanish wedding I got a salmon colour dress which I can wear to formal parties (inshallah in july my brother's wedding!) and for the paskitani wedding they got me 3 salwar kameezes (i found out htey were second hand after a year of marriage lol).I never wore again the pakistani ones, and in fact I sold one on ebay and the others I just keep them in boxes.
19. Seriously, are you sure you are not pregnant? When I was pregnant I use to have weird dreams and very vivid, who knows;)
- 6:49 PM, March 13, 2006
- Baraka said...
7 Check epicurious, they have wonderful recipes
- 7:16 PM, March 13, 2006
- Baraka said...
7 - Or is this the recipe you were referring to?
Amazing what one can find through Google searches!
- 7:17 PM, March 13, 2006
- Chic Mommy said...
As for #3, the flint is probably gone. Call a service repariman and he might fix it for you. I had this problem once in our old apartment and was still able to use the burner. You have to get one of those automatic candle lighters and turn on the gas and then quickly light your stove by flicking the flame near the burner. In Pakistan they used to do this all the time, because they don't have auto lighting gas stoves a long time ago.
#18- Do you have an electric pump to pump your water throught the pipes. Sometimes the pump breaks down or air gets trapped inside. have it checked out by a plumber.
- 8:57 PM, March 13, 2006
- Aisha said...
Christina thanks for the head up!
Baraka have you ever tried the loose tea in tea balls? I have seen that at the farmers market but never tried them. Thanks for the cassette suggestion and for the links about food expiration. Btw- I emailed you re: the cheesecake recipe. Did I ever tell you that you're my hero? :)
Mommyblogr, lol @ your answer for #2! I could just picture someone wearing a wedding dress to a regular party and looking around wondering why ppl gawk. I guess I always wondered because so much money is spent on the outfit and I'm like, what do you do with it when you're done wearing it?
Ayalguita that outfit must have been gorgeous! Good idea! LOL I dont think I'm pregnant but now you've got me paranoid... hmm.....
Chic Mommy so you have to get a repairman to fix the flint? I think that's a good idea to get a handyman if that is the issue. First I'll try to clean it thoroughly and hopefully its either that or a fixable flint.. it does turn on when I ignite with a match though... *sigh* The water is working fine today. Should I be okay with it now? we'll see thanks.
- 9:04 PM, March 13, 2006
- Enyur said...
Wow woman! That's a Loooong! list: okay here are few that I can 'probably' answer"
3. - Did you cook something that boiled over? Maybe it's clogged?
(ok at your own risk, try sticking a tooth pick in one of the holes and then try lighting it, if it works it's clogged) AGAIN!! it's at your own risk!! lol!!
16 - Loose tea in tea bags - Brooke Bond's Red Label (Yellow Label makes them too).
17. I can! I prefer Diet Pepsi over Diet Coke (and Coke over Pepsi) Weird, I know! Anyway, I believe it has something to do with the amount of caffeine used, that makes it different (I could be wrong). I've stopped drinking Diet the aspartame actually gives you cravings, hence makes you put on weight rather than losing it.
19 - They say eating cheese can cause weird dreams...or..may be God's sending you messages? (Okay, stop laughing, I'm serious...I've heard so!)
Umm...and by the way your tagged Aisha "Baji!" hehehhee (check out my bloggy at: http://www.enyur.blogspot.com).
- 10:51 PM, March 13, 2006
- Mia said...
First things first Happy 30th to your parents. It's a wonderful milestone. Now on to your questions… well at least the ones I can offer some insight with.
#2. No the traditional white wedding dress is not worn again by the bride. In some families it is handed down from mother to daughter and so on and so on. My mother married in her great-great-great- great grandmother's dress which was a beautiful antique white not pure white. White wedding dresses came to be in favor after 1840 of Queen Victoria . This is from a book on weddings my friend has, " White has long been accepted as the traditional color of the wedding dress, but wedding gowns were not always white. The marriage of Queen Victoria to her cousin Albert of Saxe- Coburg in 1840 has had more influence on weddings than any other. Queen Victoria put the wheels in motion by marrying in white. Though brides continued to wed in gowns of different colors, white was now set as the color of choice for weddings and has continued ever since. In Godey's Lady's Book, 1849, this statement was printed: " Custom has decided, from the earliest ages, that white is the most fitting hue, whatever may be the material. It is an emblem of the purity and innocence of girlhood, and the unsullied heart she now yields to the chosen one."
There is an old poem about how the color of your wedding dress will influence your future: "Married in white, you will have chosen all right. Married in grey , you will go far away. Married in black, you will wish yourself back. Married in red, you'll wish yourself dead. Married in blue, you will always be true. Married in pearl, you'll live in a whirl. Married in green, ashamed to be seen, Married in yellow, ashamed of the fellow. Married in brown, you'll live out of town. Married in pink, your spirits will sink."
#3. My father says it sounds like it is glogged remove and rinse. If that doessn't work the flint thingy needs to replaced call someone in to do it.
#5: Yes I learned Egyptian through tapes. I already knew a little bit but not enough that I could go out on my own. I got this CD that came with a book and learned enough to make Uncle Hassan proud and to travel all over Egypt solo.
# 8. In the fridge about a week
#10. Forever as long as it's in an air tight container or a zip lock.
# 13. Check your local Sam's Club, Costco, Odd Lot
#14. Bon Ami
#15. Invest in a Magic Bullet. It's amazing. My mother makes everything from whipped cream to chocolate mousse in it and it's restaurant quality.
#17. Yes I can. I prefer diet Coke tastes better.
#18. Could be they are working on something in your area, call the water dept. The fact that it's upstairs sounds like it's the water pressure has changed. Have you checked your water pump?
#19. Sounds stress related to me. I have troubled dreams whenever I am stressed out about something usually school.
- 11:25 PM, March 13, 2006
- que sera sera said...
15. You can whip it easily when it is chilled thoroughly. I keep the box of cream and the mixing bowl in the freezer for sometime and whip till soft peaks form.
- 12:04 AM, March 14, 2006
- Reza said...
Happy Anniversery to your parents :D. My parents recently hit 29 as well. Long live happily married couples. :D. All your questions have been answered awesomly.. nothing left to add by my mediocre knowledge :P. Stay safe :)
- 3:21 AM, March 14, 2006
- Subhana said...
Well the obvious is to go to the mountain of Corcovado and the beach of Copacabana. And the tropical forrest Tijuca...awesome place! But wátch out for them yucky animals :P.
And most importantly the tropical island Ilha Grande, its so amazingly beautiful.But the city itself has so much to see and visit, oh and the city is just amazing at night! The samba shows are a must to see!
Okay, and I can go on :(.
- 3:26 AM, March 14, 2006
- Baraka said...
:D Aw, you're so sweet Aisha!
I have a tea ball that we use for loose tea & it works just fine. We usually get Tazo or Republic of Tea but sometimes we'll use loose tea. Just make sure you store it properly so it doesn't lose its flavor!
And I mean to take you up on that offer next time I come to Atlanta, insha-Allah!
- 4:06 AM, March 14, 2006
- Raheel said...
1. Maybe because they are computer illiterates or they just want outlook to pop-up when you click them.
2. how can you imagine me in a white gown? I am so upset with this question.
3. call a stove repair person.
7. peanut sauce + cilantro + water + oil.. so simple!!
8. ek din se zayada basi is not good.
10. Calls mommiee for an answer :p She also doesn't know it. okay I am a liar, I didn't even asked her :p
11. Call the PETA and they will bash the author.. how evil of me, muahahahaa
12. I am studying accountancy which has a company law course.. will study it later.
13. Don't do ill-spendings!!
14. try some paprika :p
15. take the box to a pastry chef
17. Everything diet for me but no diet drinks phuleazzeee!!
18. Your house is haunted!!
19. Are you constipated?!
- 12:16 PM, March 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
Enyur thanks for the suggestions! I will try that tea and am debating sticking a toothpick in... *gulp*
Mia- you are so full of knowlege. Thanks for the info on the origins of the wedding dress, I'd alway sbeen curious. What was the series name that you learned your language?
Que Sera: thanks for the tip, mine always ends up like butter.
Reza, thanks!!
Subhana that all sounds so amazing!!! Thanks for the tip on the Samba shows I wil have to check one out.
Raheel, lol, you are just silly you know that ;-)
- 12:25 PM, March 14, 2006
- mystic-soul said...
Beta Aisha - I send you an email, please check.
- 4:57 PM, March 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
Mystic I have no messages from you?
- 5:15 PM, March 14, 2006
- mystic-soul said...
I send at firstname.lastname@example.com
- 7:25 PM, March 14, 2006
- wayfarer said...
#7 - Whew, i saw 1001 and was like "man, i have a list of a hundred but no way 1001!
#11 Richard Scarry?
#13 I love those! I'd like some too.
#15 It's not hard at all...
#19 Hmmm. I've only had "strange" dreams twice in my life. One was when i quit smoking and were on those patches. The other was when i was pregnant.
I always love reading your posts. I know when i click on your link, i'm gonna read something awesome, interesting, funny, or insightful. I'm so glad i get to call you a friend.
- 7:45 PM, March 14, 2006
- Hasan the Not-So-Great said...
#11 brings back soooo many memories.
I remember when i was little there was this one book that I would get from the library over and over again cause i loved it soo much. I wish i could go back to my elementary school and buy it.
- 8:16 PM, March 14, 2006
- Aisha said...
Wayfarer I'll have to check out Richard Scarry. You are SO sweet with your kind words. Thanks.
Hasan just out of curiosity what book was it?
- 10:08 PM, March 14, 2006
- Mia said...
Glad to be of help! The series I learned from is called "Travel Talk" and came with a 2-way dictionary by Lonely Planet and it was easy on the budget I might add I got it at Barnes & Nobles for under $20.00 The publishers have a website: http://pentonoverseas.com
- 2:01 AM, March 15, 2006
- Subhana said...
Hehe, nice to hear the "info" came in handy :D.
- 1:13 PM, March 15, 2006
- mayya said...
lol the only question I could've answered was the one about tea leaves! I've seen lipton yellow label being used in my home and so many around since I was born though if you like really strong and karak chai then people recommend Tapal
- 7:44 AM, March 16, 2006
- Bongi-Amma said...
About the dreams, yes it could be stress related. Also if you having been eating large meals before going to bed, or are modnight snacking then apparently that gives you vivid dreams. Something to do with your circulation all going to the gut apparently!!
- 8:36 AM, March 17, 2006
- Askinstoo said...
Very nice! I found a place where you can
make some nice extra cash secret shopping. Just go to the site below
and put in your zip to see what's available in your area.
I made over $900 last month having fun!
click here to make extra money
- 9:48 PM, March 19, 2006


text:
Photo by Liz Dart Caron
Roger H. Stuewer of the University of Minnesota (center) is the 2013 recipient of the APS Abraham Pais Prize in History of Physics. In the photo he receives congratulations from two members of the selection committee, Physics Today editor emerita Gloria Lubkin (left), who is vice-Chair of the committee, and Gregory Good, Director of the Center for History of Physics of the American Institute of Physics, who is AIP's representative on the committee. The announcement of Stuewer's selection as the Prize recipient took place on September 24, at the 50th anniversary celebration of AIP's history programs, commemorating the dedication, in September of 1962, of the Niels Bohr Library and Archives by J. Robert Oppenheimer.


text:
Product Spotlight
Featured Research
Quick Stats
You are here
Flash Foods Installs New POS
The company completed the implementation of NCR's hardware and Pinnacle's software.
ATLANTA -- Flash Foods Inc. replaced personal computers in its 180 stores with NCR RealPOS 70 point-of-sale terminals running Pinnacle Palm POS software, the company announced. The company also installed NCR's RealPOS thermal printers.
The Pinnacle Corp., an NCR reseller and platinum-level member of the NCR RealPartner program, provided the entire solution, which includes Pinnacle's Palm POS application.
Flash Foods managed the installation of its new POS solution, replacing personal computers consisting of multiple components, including separate processors and monitors with associated cabling. Flash Foods also services its store-automation technology.
"With the integrated solution in our stores, we have reduced excessive wiring and virtually eliminated service calls related to disconnected cables," said Jamie Sweat, store automation technical manager at Flash Foods. "In addition, the easy-to-service design of the NCR RealPOS 70 simplifies troubleshooting and minimizes downtime."
Flash Foods director of retail automation Ken Wade is pleased with the aesthetics and small footprint of the NCR RealPOS 70. "By eliminating the PC tower, this solution has allowed us to free up space under the counter," said Wade.
In addition to Palm POS, Flash Foods uses Pinnacle's Oasis Manager Workstation. "Pinnacle software is helping us improve performance from the front counter to the back office to company headquarters, where we maintain our scanning files," said Jenny Bullard, CIO of Flash Foods.


text:
by: Putera Yunanda • 4
All Android applications categories
by: Putera Yunanda • 4
This is a beta version of the application dmarket. This application simply connects directly to the mobile version of site d market. And this is some of the features available in mobile version dmarket
1. Category: contains the type of products available
2. New: The latest product in dmarket
3. Top: The product of the most popouler in dmarket
4. Exhibition: Products known
5. Help Center & Faq: Information Notice
Tags: dmarket , dmarket screenshot
from 4 reviews
Download Dmarket
Free - VBeta - 132K
Sorry ...
This app is no longer available.Explore Android
Share this app


text:
RAY SUAREZ: Now, the impact of Barack Obama's record-setting fundraising numbers, and to Gwen Ifill.
GWEN IFILL: Even as the U.S. economy struggles to find its way out of an historic downturn, candidates for president continue to raise campaign money hand over fist.
The latest eye-popping number: Barack Obama's one-month haul of $150 million, nearly twice the amount of the public financing John McCain has accepted to last the entire fall campaign.
So where is all this money coming from? And how will it change the landscape for future elections?
For that, we're joined by Jeanne Cummings. She covers politics and campaign fundraising for Politico.
And Kenneth Gross, he's a former associate general counsel for the Federal Election Commission. He's now an attorney in private practice in Washington, D.C.
So is this the end of the campaign-financing world as we know it, Jeanne? We heard John McCain say, "The dam is broken."
JEANNE CUMMINGS, Politico.com: Well, I'm skeptical of that. I think that definitely in the primary phase, it's broken.
But when it comes to the general election, I think that there's only a few unique candidates who can actually do what Barack Obama's doing, and I think it requires two things: something unique about your campaign and/or something that really motivates people.
And so what did we see this year? Ron Paul, very good at it. He had a very distinct message in the Republican primary. Hillary Clinton, a unique candidate, she did very well on the Internet. Barack Obama had both, lofty rhetoric, motivating rhetoric, in addition to being unique.
I think you need a combination of those things, because if you look at the other candidates — John Edwards, John McCain, all the rest of them — they took public financing.
Public financing on 'life support'
GWEN IFILL: But, Ken Gross, when you look at the -- what is going to turn out to be $100 million gap between these two candidates, you can't help but wonder if someone hasn't figured out how to game the system and someone hasn't?
KENNETH GROSS, Former Federal Election Commission Official: I think what you're not going to see is one candidate publicly financed and one privately financed, as we have here. It's just too much of a disadvantage.
John McCain, I think, has tried to make up the difference with party committee money, and that is a much higher rate that you can raise there, but the total pot is just not going to make the difference. And it looks like unilateral disarmament when you compare the numbers. It is eye-popping.
GWEN IFILL: So do you agree that this -- that the public campaign financing piece is the thing that's going to go?
KENNETH GROSS: I really think it's on life support now, and this may pull the plug on it. It's very hard to see how it's going to have any kind of vibrancy in the future, unless, perhaps, two candidates have an iron-clad agreement to do it. There was kind of an agreement to do it this time...
GWEN IFILL: Yes, I was going to say, I think John McCain would say there was an agreement this time.
KENNETH GROSS: I know.
GWEN IFILL: It didn't kind of work out that way.
OK, so we look at -- we hear the first part of this program talking about how bad the economy is. And now we see these kinds of numbers coming in.
Jeanne, where are they coming from?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: Well, they're coming from, for Barack Obama, everywhere. He has raised money from large donors. He has the traditional bundler operation, which, by the way, grew quite a bit in September, for two reasons. First of all...
GWEN IFILL: And bundlers, you mean somebody who goes out and collects a lot of money from a lot of other little people?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: Write big checks, the maximum checks, $2,300. That operation grew in September for Obama, in part because Hillary Clinton's people, post-convention, came home, and Sarah Palin motivated a lot of the big Democratic donors to get on board.
In addition, his Internet small donors continues to explode. He now has over 3 million donors. The vast majority of them are under the $200 amount that you have to record their names on the files for, so he grew in both ways.
Fundraising disadvantages
GWEN IFILL: Well, Ken Gross, explain small-donor numbers to me, because we know there have been a lot of small donors. But are they three million separate small donors or is it someone giving $200 in June, and then another $200 in August and another $200 later on?
KENNETH GROSS: Well, he seems to be going back to the well. And it's a deep well, because there's a lot of room there for $10, $15, $20, $30. I mean, they do, at some point, aggregate over $200, and they're supposed to track that, but it certainly isn't 3 million -- you know, that many different donors.
He's going back to some of the same donors. But at the same time, he has reached out to a broader donor base than we have ever seen before. I mean, this is truly unprecedented.
GWEN IFILL: So some of these are brand-new people who maybe have never given money to a campaign before?
KENNETH GROSS: Exactly. I mean, it's one thing to get someone interested in the process to maybe read about somebody, to go to the polls and vote, but to actually pull out a credit card and put money on it, that is a huge step, and there's a lot of people who've never done it before until Barack Obama came along.
GWEN IFILL: Now, Barack Obama's been doing this since the spring. So couldn't John McCain have done the same thing?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: Well, John McCain's fundraising history is a little jagged, which is what put him at a disadvantage.
We all remember last summer, when the immigration fight was taking place in the Senate, John McCain went broke. It killed his fundraising apparatus. So he limped his way through to the start of the year and raised just enough money to stay alive.
Then he wins the nomination, and then his campaign had this big debate. Should we become a big centralized organization or, you know, five guys on a bus?
They didn't settle that until June. Well, then it was too late. You couldn't build the kind of sophisticated, modern operation that late in the game. And so they tried it and saw that what they might be able to achieve was not going to be worth the time and effort of just taking the $85 million.
Now, the one thing they may have really miscalculated on was the impact of Sarah Palin. Of course, in June, they may not have known that's who they would select.
But I think, had he stayed out and gone private, putting her on the ticket might have made him much more financially competitive...
GWEN IFILL: A lot more money.
JEANNE CUMMINGS: ... because I think she could have raised a lot of money.
GWEN IFILL: One of the things that the Obama people always argued would allow John McCain to be financially competitive in the end was the contribution from the Republican Party or other joint fundraising organizations.
Has that panned out? Is there any evidence that there's a lot of money being raised out there?
KENNETH GROSS: It looked like it was going to pan out, it was going to make the difference, because you can raise money to the RNC at the rate of $28,500 a person, which is, you know, huge chunks.
But it doesn't appear from the numbers that they're going to be able to come close to closing the gap. And, obviously, Obama's rate of fundraising, which we haven't even seen in October, is probably even greater than September, so that has not quite panned out for John McCain.
GWEN IFILL: Why not?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: The RNC had remained competitive, I think, until this month. If you look at -- even with the $150 million eye-popper, which is so amazing, when you take the RNC's cash-on-hand and John McCain's and DNC and Barack Obama, there's like a $37 million gap.
This isn't gigantic. This is -- you know, it's not exactly competitive, but they can play in this arena.
Their problem is going to be October, because he's going to raise probably at least what he did in September, if not more, and then even the RNC can't keep up.
Independent contributions
GWEN IFILL: OK, here's the other thing that's unaccounted for so far, anyway, was this great expectation that these 527s, these outside, independent groups, would weigh in on their own on behalf of a candidate, probably more likely to be Mr. McCain, it was thought, and would also happen to even the playing field. Has that happened?
KENNETH GROSS: No, it really hasn't. I mean, both these candidates are known as reformers in the campaign finance field, and they did throw cold water on them.
Now, that doesn't mean that they're not out there, and they are. But some of them actually have run into some legal issues. They can't be as vibrant as they would have liked to have been with some of the proposals. I think they're having trouble raising money. So 527s are not filling the gap, either.
GWEN IFILL: Is that because of the economy at all?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: No, I don't think so. I think it is what Ken said about both of the candidates discouraging their involvement. And as a consequence, what we've seen is a lot more 527 activity in the congressional races.
We've seen 527s try to swoop in and help some of these House Republicans who are in terrible shape for all the same reasons. They're underfunded and they're under stress because of the unpopularity of the Bush administration, and the economy, and all the other reasons.
But they don't have the presidential mantle to save them, and so some of the 527s are coming in to try to defend some of those hard-fought seats.
Unprecedented financing
GWEN IFILL: So now as we look at this -- we don't know what October, as you point out, may yield, but do we think that Barack Obama has so far managed to create a brand-new universe, a parallel system that has never existed before in campaign financing?
KENNETH GROSS: No question. This is unprecedented, in terms of breadth and depth in the numbers. And whether it can be replicated by another candidate remains to be seen.
But it's, you know, a small donor base for a large chunk of these contributions, as well as the big donors, as Jeanne was saying, so it really is a tremendous combination that he has put together here.
GWEN IFILL: This is the free speech that Republicans often talk about in campaign financing arguments?
JEANNE CUMMINGS: That's right. The little people are, you know, we don't spend enough on politics. You used to hear a lot of that from Republicans.
But what is amazing to me is it's a plan built out of real desperation. He was nobody. He was the two-year senator from Illinois against the Clintons. And so he built a machine that could, like, work around the big bundler system.
So they built this Internet machine that was creative, and innovative and interactive. And then, when he became the front-runner, all of the momentum, and volume and goodies that come to the front-runner joined that. And that, I think, is what created such an incredible weight.
GWEN IFILL: Something we actually had not seen before. Jeanne Cummings, Ken Gross, thank you both very much.
KENNETH GROSS: Thank you.


text:
Toy Story 3 is up for best animated film at the 2011 Bafta awards.
The film will be competing against movies including How to Train a Dragon and Despicable Me in the awards, which are a bit like the British Oscars.
It's been a good week for Toy Story 3 - the nomination comes a few days after the film won a Golden Globe award in America on Monday.
Other 2011 Bafta nominees include Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows and Disney's Alice in Wonderland.
The winners will be announced on February 13 2011 at a big awards ceremony in London.


text:
Tribe (Live From DTI 2017)
Vineyard UK
Come Now Is The Time (Instrumentals)
Vineyard UK
More (Live From The Vineyard National Leaders' Conference 2017) [Single]
All My Love (Live From The Cause To Live For 2016) [Single]
Vineyard UK
Fearless - Single
Vineyard UK
Great Big God: Great Big Boxset
Vineyard UK
Vineyard UK
I Am Yours - Single
Vineyard UK
Small Group Worship Vol. 02
Vineyard UK
Great Big God 5 (Backing Tracks)
I Love Your Presence - Live From the National Leaders' Conference 2015
Waterfalls - Live From St Albans
Vineyard UK
You Make All Things New
Great Big God 5 - Ready To Go
Vineyard UK
Come Now is the Time: The Platinum Collection
Vineyard UK
Trent - The 252 Sessions
Rooftops - The Sound of Vineyard Youth
Samuel Lane - The 252 Sessions
Samuel Lane
The Feast EP
Harmony Smith
Spirit Burn - Live From London
Vineyard UK
The Fire - Acoustic EP
Samuel Lane
Small Group Worship Vol.01
Live & Local: Episode 2
West Suffolk Vineyard
The Fire
Samuel Lane
Forever Changed - DTI Live 2012
Vineyard UK
Live & Local : Episode 1
Hull Vineyard
Vineyard Worship Piano Classics
Mark Pybus with cellist Kasia Urbaniak
Vineyard UK Worship - Autumn 2011
My Soul Yearns
Vineyard UK
Vineyard UK
Christmas from the Vineyard
The Lamb Has Conquered
Vineyard UK
Carols In The City
Trent Live - Burn Bright
Great Big God 4
Radio Everything EP
Love Divine
Vineyard UK
Unfailing Love
New Songs Vol.2
Be The Centre - The Best Of Vineyard UK Worship
Be The Centre - Piano
All From You
The Burn Band
New Songs Vol.1 (2005)
Great Big God - Backing Tracks
Great Big God for PreSchoolers
Great Big God 3 - God's Love Is Big
Winds Of Worship : Holy
Vineyard UK
Hold On
The Burn Band
Vineyard UK
Great Big God 2
Vineyard UK (Kids)
Great Big God
Vineyard UK (Kids)
Lord Reign In Me (Best of 1998-2003)
Set Me Free
Home Again Vol.02
Vineyard UK
Doing The Stuff - Live From London
Vineyard UK
Come Now Is The Time
Vineyard UK
Servant Wide Awake (Live From Vancouver, WA)
Vineyard Worship USA
Vineyard Records UK UK
Our mandate at VR is to capture and document the songs of the Vineyard movement that are written for our local church
communities and sung in home groups and on Sundays and whenever we have the opportunity to gather together and worship Jesus.
This is the essence of all we do. The Vineyard is a church-planting movement and we are a limb of that body and we're honoured to serve in God's Kingdom. ... more
Streaming and Download help


text:
This year's season for annual wage negotiations has started as Mr. Hiromasa Yonekura, head of the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren), Japan's most influential business lobby, and Mr. Nobuaki Koga, head of the Japanese Trade Union Confederation (Rengo), Japan's largest labor organization, met Tuesday.
Since the Abe administration announced a joint accord with the Bank of Japan, under which the central bank will set an inflation target of 2 percent and strive to achieve it, stock prices have gone up and the exchange value of the Japanese yen has tended to depreciate. But the government policy could end up seeing price rises without increases in workers' wages.
Management should not forget that if it is too timid about raising wages, the Japanese economy overall might deteriorate.
Rengo says that the average annual wage of a Japanese worker has been decreasing since it hit a peak in 1997. Statistics from the National Tax Agency shows that it fell by about ¥450,000 from 2001 to ¥4.09 million in 2011.
It's not that there is no tail wind for labor. Under the government's tax plan, if a company's total wage costs increase due to wage raises, the company can deduct 10 percent of the incremental portion from corporate tax payments.
Some 5,000 major companies had internal reserves amounting to ¥267 trillion in fiscal 2012. The government should consider ways to encourage use of the money to stimulate economic activities, which will then lead to wage increases.
Rengo calls for increasing the total amount of Japanese workers' wages by 1 percent. But the Keidanren report that serves as basic guidance for individual company executives in wage negotiations criticizes Rengo's call as ignoring the reality of the economy.
Apart from rejecting across-the-board wage base raises, it even hints at freezing age-based automatic annual salary increases.
At Tuesday's meeting, Keidanren insisted that because the business environment is still bad, emphasis should be placed on securing and stabilizing employment.
Rengo, on the other hand, insisted that increasing wage levels is the "royal road" toward ending Japan's long period of deflation. Mr. Koga emphasized that it is workers who have underpinned the business and social foundations amid a difficult environment, which includes effects of the 3/11 disasters, and that now is the time to change the direction of management to one of increasing investment in human resources with a view to the future.
It is clear that unless consumer spending, which accounts for about 60 percent of Japan's gross domestic product, increases, real economic recovery will be impossible.
Management may insist that economic conditions surrounding enterprises are still so severe that there is little room to increase wages. Some company labor unions, especially at electronic makers suffering from bad business results, may shift their focus to securing employment rather than to raising wages.
To help ensure a better future for the economy, leaders of both labor and management should strive to agree on at least some improvement in workers' wages from current levels.


text:
Two high school nerds, Gary and Wyatt (Hall and Mitchell-Smith) channel their computer skills into formulating the perfect woman (an inarguable Kelly LeBrock) in an attempt to force themselves to act like men in the presence of such powerful femininity. That's the concept, along with numerous tantalising shots of a scantily-clad LeBrock.
Two young nerds whip up Perfect Woman Kelly LeBrock for their science homework, and she transforms their lives from geeky isolation into the guilty trials of life. A mildly dirty reworking of love, popularity and wild times, this is John Hughes scrappiest film to date, but it redeems its tastelessness and stupidity by being fairly funny most of the time. Even Kelly LeBrock is hilarious, particularly when she confronts Hals uptight parents. She is self-effacing enough of her mid-80s Wonderwoman status to win us over and is the best thing in an otherwise average spin on Mary Shelleys (now there, feminists roar, was a woman!) creation.
Distinctly predictable offering from the ever-overworking John Hughes, who has taken a step back from his previous work. Let's hope it leads to two steps forward.


text:
Nicole deBoer (also credited as Nikki de Boer) was born in Toronto, Canada on the 20th December 1970. She started her acting career at the age of 7 when she got a lead role in a school play - The Wizard of Oz. Not long after this she got an agent and a role in a Christmas special starring Vincent Price and Red Skelton called Freddy the Freeloader's Christmas Dinner.
During the past few decades Nicole has featured in numerous commercials, TV series, theatrical productions and movies.
TV series include Dooley Gardens, Mission Genesis, Kids in the Hall, Catwalk, First Resort, 9B and others. She is famous for her appearance as Dax on Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) and, more recently, as Sarah Bracknell Bannerman in the 5 season series The Dead Zone. (More information here on The Dead Zone Season 1, The Dead Zone Season 2 and The Dead Zone Season 3)
She's also had many guest appearances in various TV shows including The Fearing Mind - Upgrade, The Outer Limits - Monster; -Quality of Mercy, Ready or Not -All or Nothing, Psi Factor: Chronicles of the Paranormal - Possession/Man out of Time, Poltergeist: The Legacy - The Crystal Scarab, Tek War - Chill Factor, E.N.G - The Play's the thing; - Baby It's You, The Hidden Room - The Faithful Follower, Beyond Reality - The Passion; - Mirror Mirror, Forever Knight - Dark Knight, Maniac Mansion - Sophisticated Lady, Sweating Bullets - Abandoned, Street Legal - Home. She also appeared on the docudrama Heart of Courage.
Video message from Nicole here
Nicole's appearance in Cube was lauded throughout the world with many cinemas displaying the title of the movie next to - 'starring Nicole deBoer' on their billboards. The other stars of the program barely got a mention in Sydney. Other movies she's appeared in include The Kissing Place, Prom Night IV: Deliver Us From Evil (Check out the cover for the UK edition here), Family Pictures, J.F.K.: Reckless Youth, The Counterfeit Contessa, Jungleground, National Lampoon's Senior Trip, The Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy, When Innocence is Lost, My Date with the President's Daughter, Family of Cops III: Under Suspicion, Rated X, Public Domain, 5ive Days to Midnight, Phil the Alien and others.
On stage Nicole has appeared in productions of The Father, Little Foxes, The Wizard of Oz, Anne of Green Gables, Our Town, and Little Women.
Because of Nicole's appearance in Paramount's Star Trek: Deep Space Nine (DS9) she is a regular convention goer worldwide. Attending at least 10 conventions a year in amongst her busy schedule, Nicole attended another in Sydney in mid October '05.
Nicole is married to John Kastner - guitarist and singer for the rock band 'All Systems Go'. They got married on 18th December 1999. Nicole and John have a daughter born in January 2007 named Summer Lee Kastner. Nicole took a year off work to take care of her daughter.
The Dead Zone Season 3 DVD
Starring Nicole de Boer
deBoer info, screen grabs and more
Stephen King's The Dead Zone
The Fearing Mind
Rated X V - D
Dooley Gardens 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12
Family of Cops III 1-V-D
My Date with the President's Daughter
Star Trek: DS9 1-2-3-4-5-V
When Innocence Is Lost
Cube 1-V-D-ukV-ukD
DeepWater Black 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-Links
Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy V
Jungleground V-D
National Lampoon's Senior Trip 1-V
The Counterfeit Contessa 1
Family Pictures V-ukV
Heart of Courage
J.F.K.: Reckless Youth
Catwalk (MTV)
Prom Night 4: Deliver Us From Evil 1-V
Beyond Reality series
Beyond Reality: Passion
Beyond Reality: Mirror, Mirror
The Kissing Place V
The Outer Limits: Monster 1-2-3
The Outer Limits: Quality of Mercy 1
Psi Factor: Possession
Poltergeist:Legacy-The Crystal Scarab
TekWar: Chill Factor
E.N.G: The Play's the Thing
E.N.G: Baby It's you
The Hidden Room: Faithful Follower
Ready or Not: All or Nothing
Forever Knight: Dark Knight 1-2
Sweating Bullets: Abandoned
The Kids in the Hall: various eps
Freddy the Freeloaders Christmas Dinner
Maniac Mansion
Street Legal
First Resort
|Nicole deBoer info, screen grabs and more
|The Dead Zone Video
Gift Ideas
Featuring Nikki de Boer
Night 3 and 4
DVD special. (Nikki is in 4!)
Thank you to everyone who has visited this website over the past 18 years.
I can't believe it has been that
long! I started the site in July 1998 on a free site, and then bought the
domain for it in September of 1998, just after it was announced that Nicole
was going to take over the role of Ezri.
I then researched her and watched many of her programs realising that she was a consumate performer with a long career ahead of her.
I had the opportunity to meet Nicole on a few occasions and loved her wit and ability to wow the crowds.
I haven't had a chance to update this site since about 2005 (well, some minor edits) and so it is time to pass it on to someone else. So, before I go, here are some updates:
Nicole will soon be seen in Corrupt. She is playing Kate MacIntyre.
She has appeared in a number of programmes since The Dead Zone and these include Reign and Coronation as Lady Doisneau, Cracked and Swans as Leigh McMaster, Marion Caldwell in Haven, Fallout and Welcome to Haven, Perception and Shadow as Janice Zimmerman, My Mother's Secret as Lauren Colson, Secrets from Her Past as Hanna, Metal Tornado as Rebecca, Iron Golem as Amanda, Suck as Susan, Christmas Town as Elizabeth McCann and NYC: Tornado Terror as Cassie Lawrence. So even with a family she's been pretty busy!
Nicole is a fun and versatile actress and, if you haven't discovered her work by now, I recommend you check it out.
I hope the new person running the site will be able to produce a new style of web production ideal for the 21st century.
Neil Hogan
Celebrating 18 years online


text:
1/8 Gift Saber Lily Unlimited Codes
I have her for sometime and after some thought, I just had to crack it open!!
I love this version of Saber- they chose a realistic design and feature decorative insignia on her chest-plate, gauntlets, and boots.
It has a mirror base and I only see a small paint chip, everything looks great as expected!
I hope you'll enjoy this!
P.s. I can't wait to have 1/7 Distant Avalon!


text:
Software Development Engineer C++/C# at
Software Development Engineer C++/C# at Microsoft - DUBLIN
Sep 18, 2013 at 10:45am UTC
Microsoft is looking for passionate people to help create the next iteration of APP's and services within the Dublin-based Apps, Media & Publishing team. This is an exciting and fast-growing team that is creating cutting-edge, interactive consumer-based applications & Services responsible for many of the top apps which run on multiple platforms, including Windows 8, Windows 8 Phone, Surface and XBOX One. AMP has an aggressive plan to become best in class in Apps and on the Web.
This is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact in an expanding division offering great opportunities to grow and expand skills and responsibilities.
Essential Requirements:
- Bachelors or Master's degree in Computer Science or equivalent industry experience.
- A minimum of 5 years commercial software development experience.
- Experience with developing backend Services.
- Experience with Azure, Bing or similar server technologies is required.
- Strong C#/ ASP.NET /MVC development skills
- Expert level HTML/CSS/JS (including AJAX/JQuery) development experience
- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment
- Ability to work in an Agile development environment
- Ability to understand key business needs in line with priorities and apply the right technology to the solution.
To apply for this position or to request more information please contact Dani Martos on firstname.lastname@example.com or connect him on Linked in (
Desirable Requirements:
- An understanding and appreciation for highly scale-able distributed systems
- Knowledge of SQL Server & T-SQL.
- Enjoys a collaborative environment with PMs and drives innovations
- Start-up experience highly desirable
- Strong knowledge of the media industry a distinct advantage.
- Good understanding of Software Product Cycle Models.
- To successfully drive feature areas from inception to design, implementation, and integration into the product line, throughout the full product cycle where possible anticipating feature enhancement needs ensuring that the overall user experience is compatible with design objectives.
- To convey a clear understanding of the overall product architecture in the design and implementation for your feature areas balancing functionality, performance, dependency, quality, and reliability.
- To review or complete functional and technical specs to ensure that they contain appropriate detail eliminating the need for revisions during the coding process.
- To develop and review processes on an ongoing basis to ensure more efficiency in terms of time and quality.
- To work closely with the wider team to understand, analyze, and influence platform technologies and tools.
- To develop and support automation of processes.
- To research new tools or technologies and recommend how to implement them into new code
- Technical Passion & Drive
- Enabling Change
- Cross-Boundary Collaboration
- Impact & Influence
- Interpersonal Awareness
To apply for this position or to request more information please contact Dani Martos on email@example.com or connect him on Linked in (
Last edited on
Sep 18, 2013 at 10:48am UTC
Topic archived. No new replies allowed.
Windows Programming
UNIX/Linux Programming
General C++ Programming
Home page
Privacy policy
© cplusplus.com, 2000-2017 - All rights reserved -
Spotted an error? contact us


text:
Instalment Loans from £100 to £2000
Search for a loan from £100 to £2000
Have you had a recent unexpected bill and are you looking for a short term loan? Do you think that you may struggle to make the repayment in full on your next pay date? If so an instalment loan may be a better solution for you than a payday loan as you have more time to make the repayment.
What's the difference?
When borrowing from a payday lender your loan must normally be repaid in between 7 and 45 days. On your due date you can expect to repay the loan in full. An instalment loan allows you to repay the loan over a period of 3 to 24 months, making the monthly instalment a lot more manageable as you can make a number of smaller payments rather than one large payment.
Multiple credit types considered
Taking out a loan is a big decision to make, especially if you already have existing debts or a low income. So it's really important that you choose a loan wisely. However, choosing a loan can also be a minefield if you suffer from a poor credit record.
Before applying for a short term or payday loan, you need to ask yourself whether borrowing money is the right thing for you. If you can cut down on your spending or put off buying something until you've saved for it, do that. If you are borrowing money to make repayments on other loans and debts, you may be in a vicious circle and it might not be the best thing to do.
If you think that you need help with your debts, contact Step Change Debt Charity for free impartial advice at www.stepchange.org
Implications of Non-Payment
When taking out an instalment loan you will be required to sign a legally binding loan agreement. You are confirming that you will make all the agreed repayments on the agreed repayment dates. Within the loan agreement the lender will detail the late payment costs. All the lenders that we work with adhere to and follow all applicable collection laws and rules as issued by the Financial Conduct Authority.
If you miss a payment or if a payment is late you will be expected to pay a late fee and other potential charges. A late payment may also result in further interest being due on the amount already owed.
The actual consequences will vary and depend on the specific loan provider who provides your loan. The loan provider may initiate collection procedures and your credit score may be adversely affected if your payment obligations are not met. Your debt may be placed with a collections agency who may take any collections actions allowed by law.
Repayment & Fees
Sandy Instalment Loans is a loan broker not a direct lender. We never charge you for the service we provide or take money from your account.
Many of the loan providers on our loans panel will utilise the Continuous Payment Authority to continue to attempt payment from your card consistent with the powers in the credit agreement.
Some of the loan providers on our panel do charge an up-front fee for the service they provide. You will have the opportunity of declining any loan offer provided.
Renewal Policy
Sandy Instalment Loans is a loan broker and as such the renewal policy will be dependent on the lender who provides the loan. If you wish to renew your loan, you should contact your lender in advance.
Most lenders will charge the same rate of interest and fees for another month on the entire amount owed.
Please see the details above regarding the implications of missed payments, which could affect your credit score.
All of the above varies between lenders. Please ensure you read and understand the full terms and conditions of the loan provider before agreeing to the loan offered.


text: Repositório Colecção: http://hdl.handle.net/10198/2508 2017-08-22T14:44:15Z Observational research social network: interaction and security http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13885 Título: Observational research social network: interaction and security Autor: Lopes, Rui Pedro; Mesquita, Cristina Resumo: Quality in education depend heavily on the teachers' professional development, as a mean for pedagogical methodologies and practice improvement. In this sense, learning is enhanced by sharing and working in a community of practice, a learning organization that generate knowledge and allow members to innovate. In this context, children observation is fundamental, allowing a sound basis for reflection and action around learning experiences and teaching environments. Specific guidelines and programs, such as the EEL/DQP, can help reducing the inherent subjectivity, providing a common base for teachers and the preschool education community. In this paper we propose an online, web based community to improve the observation process as well as the communication between researchers. The social relations are identified and the security issues are discussed. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Indoor location technologies for assessing area occupation in preschool environments http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13801 Título: Indoor location technologies for assessing area occupation in preschool environments Autor: Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Rui Pedro Resumo: In the field of early childhood education, some benchmarks to evaluate the quality of contexts have been developed. One of these benchmarks, developed in the scope of the Effective Early Learning Project, uses the Child Involvement Scale. The Child Involvement Scale uses a list of signals that are recorded on a five-point scale. These signals range from level 1 – 'where a child may seem absent and display no energy, activity is simple, repetitive and passive', to level 5 – 'where a child is concentrated, energetic, and persistent with intense activity revealing the greatest involvement'. The observer records his perception about the concentration, persistence, motivation, energy, satisfaction, complexity and creativity, reaction time and language, trying to establish how the child really feels and experiences the overall learning process. The observations are performed according to a specific format and guidelines, including the definition of specific learning experiences by the teacher. The knowledge gathered from this process results in several aspects, such as in the organization of space, daily routines, and interactions. The importance of an enabling environment is so revealing that educators devote much attention to its organization. Educators define areas of interest in sufficient number so that children have the possibility of choice. They also ensure the visibility and flow of materials between areas in order to expand the learning experiences of children. Materials are arranged in consistent places and the shelves are tagged with child-friendly labels so that children could get out and put away materials themselves. This aims at creating an intentional daily routine that provides a balanced variety of experiences and learning opportunities. Children engaged in both individual and social play, participate in small and large group activities, assisted with clean-up, and developed self-care skills. This set-up and mechanics lead to the possibility to study the impact and interest each area has in the classroom. By constantly measuring the time each child spend in each area, the paths chosen and the number of areas visited by each of them allows the teachers to better understand the interest and success they have among children. The number of children in each classroom makes the measurements of these indicators impossible to do manually. In this paper we assess and present a stat-of-the-art of indoor location technologies able of providing automatic measurements of area occupation in kindergarten classrooms. We focus on technologies that allow dealing with the very dynamic nature of the room environment and that can provide adequate precision and sample time for multiple children simultaneously. We consider several approaches, such as infrared or radio-frequency signals, acoustic location, GPS, trilateration of WiFi devices and mobile phone (GSM) based location. Indoor and noisy environment present a challenging task for assessing, with precision, the location of people, in particular, children in preschool environment that we hope to solve with the combination of several techniques. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Data model and smartphone app in an observational research social network http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13800 Título: Data model and smartphone app in an observational research social network Autor: Mesquita, Cristina; Lopes, Rui Pedro Resumo: Children observation is a time consuming and complex process that involves time and knowledge. However, when performed adequately, it is fundamental for both child and professionals development, allowing a sound basis for reflection and action around learning experiences and teaching environments. Following specific guidelines and programs can help the teachers reduce inherent subjectivity. The EEL/DQP was developed to evaluate and improve quality in preschool education. This program is enhanced by using a rigorous observation process of children and adults. In this paper we propose an unified data model to structure the information from the thirteen steps of the EEL/DQP. Moreover, we also describe a smartphone application to assist the observer, recording notes, sound, photos and video. 2014-01-01T00:00:00Z Evaluation of a gamification methodology in higher education http://hdl.handle.net/10198/13798 Título: Evaluation of a gamification methodology in higher education Autor: Lopes, Rui Pedro; Mesquita, Cristina Resumo: The gamification neologism is applied to using game-thinking and game mechanics to solve problems and to engage audiences. In the previous year we applied the concept in the context of the Higher Education, in the course of computer science. We used several game design mechanisms in several aspects of the learning process. A reward mechanism was central to the gamification approach, providing automatic classification of students and constant and up-to-date feedback of their progress within the course. Each chapter of the course's content was mapped to a level, in a total of five. The student had to complete all the levels to be able to succeed in the course. Each level provided three difficult levels, which the student could choose and, according to this choice, adopt a classification grade. 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z