text:
MeeGo is a Linux-based mobile and embedded operating system. It brings together the Moblin project, headed up by Intel, and Maemo, by Nokia, into a single open source activity. MeeGo currently targets platforms such as netbooks and entry-level desktops, handheld computing and communications devices, in-vehicle infotainment devices, connected TVs, and media phones. All of these platforms have common user requirements in communications, application, and Internet services in a portable or small form factor. The MeeGo project will continue to expand platform support as new features are incorporated and new form factors emerge in the market.
Ardpicprog is an Arduino-based solution for programming PIC microcontrollers from Microchip Technology Inc, such as the PIC16F84, PIC16F628A, PIC12F675, etc. The solution consists of a circuit that is built on one or more shields, a sketch that runs on the Arduino to directly interface to the PIC, and a host program to control the HEX file reading and writing process.
MBSL (MicroBlaze Simple Linux) is a set of Makefile scripts to create an image of a Linux-based OS for the Xilinx MicroBlaze (FPGA) soft processor. It provides very simple package management that allows you to customize the resulted image. The purpose is to just type 'make build install' and get the configured image.
rgbproc-repository is intended for use with Xilinx EDK tools. It consists of many units written in VHDL that can be used to build a design for image/video processing. The backbone is the data bus (called simply RGB) that is used to pass data (typically) from VGA input to VGA/DVI output.
QP Active Object Frameworks is a family of event-driven, RTOS-like, active object frameworks for microcontrollers. The QP frameworks provide thread-safe execution of active objects (concurrent state machines) and support both manual and automatic coding of UML statecharts in readable, production-quality C or C++. Automatic code generation of QP code is supported by the free QM modeling tool. The QP family consists of QP/C, QP/C++, and QP-nano frameworks, which are all professionally developed, strictly quality controlled, well documented, MISRA-compliant, and commercially licensable. All QP frameworks can run on "bare metal", completely replacing a traditional RTOS. Ports and ready-to-use examples are provided for Cortex-M3, Cortex-M4, Cortex-M0, RX600, MSP430, C28x, C55x, AVR, ARM7, ARM9, ColdFire, PIC24, dsPIC, M16C/R8C, H8, HC08, 8051, Arduino, and mbed. QP/C and QP/C++ can also work with a traditional (RT)OS such as POSIX (Linux, QNX), Windows, VxWorks, ThreadX, uC/OS, or FreeRTOS.
BeagleSNES is a complete filesystem image which turns the ARM-based BeagleBoard-xM and BeagleBone Black platforms into an embedded appliance capable of playing Super Nintendo game titles. It uses a modified version of the SDL port of SNES9X as its emulator, boots into a GUI frontend for selecting game titles, and uses USB gamepads as the controllers. Most titles run quite well on the platform, though some performance-intensive titles and titles which use special hardware (such as titles which use the SuperFX chip) will run too slowly to be playable. Individual BeagleSNES components (bootloader, kernel, GUI/emulator) have been broken out of the filesystem image in order to allow interested developers to examine them without having to examine the full filesystem image. Full filesystem images, as well as images containing only the BeagleSNES binary and data files, are available.
Software to build and execute shell command lines from standard input in parallel.
An XFCE4 desktop system built on uClibc.


text:
You might already know that ASDoc support was added in Flash Builder 4. We show ASDoc content in code hints, hovers and in the new ASDoc view. We have built-in support for showing ASDoc content from:
- Flex 4 SDK
- playerglobal.swc and airglobal.swc
- Referenced library projects in the current workspace
- ASDoc content in your current project
However, what we don't provide is a way to distribute SWCs that bundle ASDoc content without distributing your source code.
Gaurav wrote a great blog post going into detail on how the SDK uses Ant to include ASDoc using framework.swc as an example. You should be aware that te SDK bundles ASDoc a little differently in order to create local-specific resource bundles that contain local-specific ASDoc content. What that means for our users is that ASDoc content in Flash Builder is localized.
I've put together an example library project that you can download that contains a simple Ant script you can use for your own projects. Instead of creating a separate resource bundle, this script essentially runs the ASDoc tool, unzips your SWC, then bundles the ASDoc DITA files into the SWC.
Download: ExampleFatSWC.zip
In Flash Builder:
- File > Import, Flash Builder > Flash Builder Project
- Browse to the ZIP file
- Finish
- Right click on the build.xml file and choose Run As > Ant Build
- The "fat" SWC is in your /bin folder ready to be shared
When your users add the SWC to their project library path, they'll see ASDoc content without any extra work.
Remember, to run Ant within Flash Builder, you'll need to download the Eclipse Java Development Tools from the appropriate update site. For Eclipse 3.5 or Flash Builder Standalone users, use http://download.eclipse.org/releases/galileo and look for "Eclispe Java Development Tools".Share on Facebook

subset: commoncrawl


text:
VMob appoints Michael Carden as Non-Executive Director
5 March 2014
VMob appoints Michael Carden as Non-Executive Director
The VMob board is pleased to announce the appointment of seasoned SaaS entrepreneur Michael Carden as a non-executive director.
Carden's addition to the board will be a strong boost to VMob's 2014 growth plans as he offers a tremendous wealth of knowledge and experience in growing tech businesses. He is well known both in the New Zealand and Silicon Valley Tech industry for his leading edge understanding of successful SaaS business models and proven B2B technology sales and marketing techniques.
Although he originally trained in Artificial Intelligence, Carden spent much of his early career in consumer marketing for global corporations. Then in 2006 he founded Sonar6, a revolutionary Human Resources SaaS business, which achieved world-wide success before being acquired by Cornerstone OnDemand (NASDAQ: CSOD) in 2012. Post-merger, Carden went on to serve as Vice President of Small Business Operations for Cornerstone.
Not only does he have valuable experience in the industry, he also sits on the board of a number of New Zealand's most exciting tech companies and is a member of the NZTE Beachheads Advisor Board.
About VMob
VMob uses mobile to put shoppers back into shops and increase sales for bricks and mortar retailers. Its unique proprietary platform delivers highly effective, personalised promotions, content and loyalty programs in real time. The Company's technology combines social profiling, geo-location and transactional capabilities to help retailers and brand owners understand their customers and connect with them through perfectly-timed offers and rewards. VMob is based in Auckland, New Zealand and is listed on the NZX Alternative Market (NZAX:VML).
The Company has already achieved success in worldwide markets with strong partnerships and clients including McDonalds Netherlands, Exxon, DDB, Telkom Indonesia, Telecom New Zealand and Yellow Pages.
Visit www.vmob.co for further information


text:
BRUSSELS – The "Brexiteers" – those who want Britain to leave the European Union – argue that their goal would be virtually cost-free and have no effect on the United Kingdom's global trade. They are wrong. On June 23, when voters in Britain cast their ballots in the referendum on the question, they need to consider what is actually involved in leaving the EU – and how the free-trade benefits they now enjoy (and take for granted) could be maintained after Brexit.
Start with the basics. Leaving the EU means that the UK would exit the EU's Customs Union, which is the basis for cross-border free trade among the EU's 28 members (and establishes a common external tariff vis-à-vis third countries). It also means exit from the Single Market – the basis for the free movement of goods and services among EU members. By definition, non-members of the EU cannot belong to the Single Market.
So what would happen next? During the two-year period before Britain's withdrawal takes final effect, there would be UK-EU negotiations on many points – sovereignty, the legal order, immigration, finances, and economic matters. The assumption is that a crucial goal for Britain would be to negotiate a trading relationship as close as possible to the free-trade relationships that exist today.
That is easier said than done. The best result would be if all players agreed to maintain the free trade already achieved, with the UK setting a new external tariff on a duty-free basis, applicable to all comers. This is what happened in the 1970s after Britain and Denmark left the European Free Trade Association: Free-trade agreements were negotiated among EFTA members and between them and the EU (or the EEC as it was then known).


text:
September 16, 2008 | Uncategorized
I just got back from SUCH a nice dinner with bff Lolo. Just the girls. She was taking me out to dinner to celebrate my new blog-free life…. But, the occasion changed when I told her — less than 48 hours after taking it all down — that I'm back up and running. Yes, Cheaty Monkey is BACK.
I hear this happens all the time in Blog Land. People "quit," and then they come back — usually within 24 hours. I lasted a little longer than that, but it was BRUTAL. You can thank YOURSELVES, Gorgeouses, for bringing me back, actually, because your emails were HEART WRENCHING. I felt like I DIED and was at MY OWN FUNERAL. It was terrible.
And, then I woke up this morning, and I was like OMIGOSH I need that blog back, and I need it NOW! I'm DEAD without it. DEAD!
I took it down originally for so many reasons. If you don't know already, I'm an EXTREME person. I ALWAYS have been. I remember my mother telling me that when I got home WAY LATE one night (when I was in high school). And, it's so true. Anyway, I felt so overwhelmed by the blogging because I wasn't doing so well emotionally AT ALL. I was feeling depressed and SAPPED of energy. So, I thought SOMETHING had to change. And, I decided it was the blogging that had to go.
I thought I would feel FREE! NO PRESSURE! Time to paint and do yoga and go out with friends and build the business! But, on my first night of so-called freedom, all I wanted to do was WRITE and share things with the GORGEOUSES! And, the emails. OHHHHHHHHHHH, the emails!!!
Your emails made me realize that this internet thing isn't a vacuum. There are REAL people here. REAL people relating to me and supporting me from afar and feeling inspired by me (what an honour that is). So, I realize I AM getting SO MUCH from this. I felt like I was giving giving giving…. It took quitting to make me see how VERY much I was getting from this.
A totally APROPOS quote from my yoga class this morning: "COLLAPSE THE STRUCTURE SO YOU CAN REBUILD GRADUALLY." My teacher was talking about the thoracic spine…. For me, it was about the blog. I have collapsed my blog so I can now rebuild gradually and without PRESSURE. Like a yoga pose….
The biggest change you'll see to the Cheaty Monkey site is the demise of Cheaty Gossip. I'm sorry to see that go, but my heart wasn't into it, and something had to go so that I could enjoy life and free myself up to paint and read, sleep more and LIVE more. If I get the old urge to gossip, you'll see it right here….
I'm not good at this moderation thing. I'm an all-or-nothing, pack-on-the-pressure, kind of girl…. So, this will be a healthy challenge for me.
I won't always respond to comments, but know that I'm reading and loving them….
I love reading everyone's blogs, but I won't get to visit everyone as much as I'd like….
If I'm feeling down, overtired, or like painting, I won't post, or I'll post small….
Thank you so much for ALL your support and for bringing me back to life….
Love! xoxo Haley-O
49 Responses to "Collapsing the Structure So We Can Gradually Rebuild"
Bubba said, September 16th, 2008 at 1:22 am
It's nice to see you back. And yeah, I tend to have a battle with that "moderation" thing, too.
Bubbas last blog post..Video for McCain
Goofball said, September 16th, 2008 at 5:26 am
hey Haley,
glad to see you didn't give up entirely although I would have supported your decision if you felt that you needed to give up blogging. Do what is best for you and your family! No pressure , as in yoga poses, right?
Take care!
Goofballs last blog post..Why I don't like the fall season
SciFi Dad said, September 16th, 2008 at 6:20 am
If someone stops blogging for one day of their posting schedule, is "Welcome Back" the appropriate message?
SciFi Dads last blog post..A Good Weekend For The Munchkin
Mika said, September 16th, 2008 at 6:58 am
OMG! I'm sooo glad you're back! I checked your sight late the other night and got so sad when I read you were shutting down
Hang in there girl!
Mikas last blog post..Happy Birthday Wayne
Multi-Tasking Mommy said, September 16th, 2008 at 7:08 am
Welcome back, my dear!
You were missed. But do know, that you definitely were supported in whatever decision(s) you make/made. Do this for YOU! Post for YOU and t try super hard to not feel any pressure, because that's when it becomes a chore and no one wants a personal blog to feel like a chore.
Multi-Tasking Mommys last blog post..My Big Girl! She did it!!!
LD said, September 16th, 2008 at 7:10 am
I'm so happy
I understand what you mean about being an extreme person – I'm always told that about myself. I think you have to embrace it (like you are).
Life is insane, and sometimes we all have to take a step back.
And, by the way, I can only speak for myself, but just because I visit your blog and comment does not mean that I expect a return visit or e-mail. Of course I appreciate it when you do that, but by no means do I expect it.
LDs last blog post..At Issue
Natalie said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:09 am
YAY Cheaty! I'm so happy to hear that you aren't leaving us after all! I love reading your posts, they brighten up my day for sure:)
Natalies last blog post..Protected: 8 and 35!
Junctionmama said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:12 am
i'm so happy you're back!
it sounds like you're making a good compromise with giving up the gossip, that was just a bonus; it's the cheatymonkey blog that we are all here for and love to read.
happy rebuilding!
Junctionmamas last blog post..Potato and pea curry
JavaChick said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:41 am
I don't always comment, but I read pretty much every day and I always enjoy what you have to say. I think you have the right idea – take the pressure off yourself. Obviously none of us want to see you stop blogging, but we don't want to add stress to your life either. Write what you want, when you want. We'll be here waiting, whenever you have something to say!
JavaChicks last blog post..Miscellaneous Monday
Teena in Toronto said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:44 am
I'm so glad you're back!
It's funny that even though we've never met, I surprisingly felt like I was losing a friend and that made me sad.
Teena in Torontos last blog post..Ten on Tuesday
ali said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:52 am
i'm glad you aren't leaving. you love blogging. just do it on your own terms
Cyndi said, September 16th, 2008 at 9:06 am
I'm glad your back. I think you should do what is best for you. I am glad that is continuing thing blog, though! Ya, just take it easy and let go of the pressure!
Sarah said, September 16th, 2008 at 9:08 am
I know you can find a balance just do it at your own pace Haley!
Dayn said, September 16th, 2008 at 9:16 am
Yea your back! The gossip blog was fun but monkey is what we all want to read!
Kathryn said, September 16th, 2008 at 9:22 am
Whew! Glad you're back!
Kathryns last blog post..Moving On
LAVENDULA said, September 16th, 2008 at 10:20 am
oh Haley my friend i'm glad you're back.but make sure you do whats best for you…hugs
Rosebud & Papoosie Girl said, September 16th, 2008 at 10:27 am
I am so glad you are back, just make sure it is what makes you happy!
Rosebud & Papoosie Girls last blog post..True story
Tena said, September 16th, 2008 at 10:30 am
Welcome back my friend! We will take you and your blog anyway we can get it!
Tenas last blog post..Busted by my own child!
Chantal said, September 16th, 2008 at 10:39 am
Oh Haley, I am glad you are back too but I hope it is really want you want. I feel bad commenting cause I don't want to flood you with e-mails. You need to do what is right for you. Posting when you want to, not because you have to. You have been trying so hard all year. Take care of yourself honey. We will be here, no matter what.
Chantals last blog post..And the walls, come tumbling down
mel said, September 16th, 2008 at 10:56 am
I hear you on the extreme – 4 kids and I always said "I wasn't gonna have any" – like I said before, once I found out what was causing it I put an end to it…you see EXTREME
celticbuffy said, September 16th, 2008 at 11:04 am
Yeah! You brighten my day when I get the chance to sit down and catch up on blogs! Take your time, this will always be there. Put everything else first and then blog when the urge strikes.
celticbuffys last blog post..Where'd I go? I miss me so . . .
Renee said, September 16th, 2008 at 11:05 am
This blog thing sure is addicting.
Renees last blog post..My DH's new hobby
Catty Gramma Teri said, September 16th, 2008 at 11:19 am
Well I'm glad you're staying. Life definitely wouldn't be life without you. I understand the need to cut things back, but yeah… I think you came to the right conclusion. Collapse and rebuild. Big hugs and kudos to you, babe!
Catty Gramma Teris last blog post..This…
Erin(adymommy) said, September 16th, 2008 at 12:18 pm
Nice to have you back! I've been busy since Thursday so imagine my surprise when i finally read your post on quitting, yesterday afternoon, I was at a loss for what to do. Didn't want to put pressure on you to start again but didn't want to tell you "it's ok I understand" because I didn't and I am all selfish like that:) You write what I feel and am afraid to admit sometimes. It is nice to know I am not alone. Sometimes I feel like since I stay at home with the kids I am suppose to be little suzy sunshine and as we all know it isn't always perfect. It is nice to have you back, sharing the ups and downs of parenting with us.
Susan Helene Gottfried said, September 16th, 2008 at 1:20 pm
Sounds like reasonable changes to me. Glad you're still in the saddle; I was hoping you'd return.
Susan Helene Gottfrieds last blog post..Giving You… Black Wolf on Tour
Dina said, September 16th, 2008 at 1:37 pm
Hooray! I too felt like I had lost a "friend". I'm so glad you changed your mind.
Welcome back!
We love you!
Lindsey said, September 16th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
oh yay!
Heather said, September 16th, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Love you Haley! I didn't read the gossip anyway:) I used to, but then I realized that I knew more about Britney Spears than I did about major world events, so I dropped out of celebrity gossip. I'm so glad you are back!
Heathers last blog post..PDA
Lesley said, September 16th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
My friends and I were so sad to see your blog go and now we're all so happy to see you're back
Love love love your writing on any terms!
Lesleys last blog post..The Karate Kids
Dyan said, September 16th, 2008 at 2:59 pm
Nobody says you have to blog every day!
Gwen said, September 16th, 2008 at 3:07 pm
I am glad you are staying. Take care of yourself.
Gwens last blog post..Menu Plan Monday
Marie-Christine said, September 16th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
Yay! You back! Great idea to get rid of the Gossip section! I mean, I loved it but that was secondary (you're the one that we love really :P) and I'm sure it was taking a lot of your time.
Now, just make sure you STICK to those 4 last sentences of your blog! You don't have to write back to everybody, or read everyone's blog or whatever. Just do it if you feel like it. And if you can too. If it's either answer my comment or getting some sleep, please choose the much deserved SLEEP!
Anyway, I'm really, REALLY happy you're back!
Big hug xox oxo
maggie, dammit said, September 16th, 2008 at 4:46 pm
When I quit, I made it a whole month – a whole month! But it's like you said, I learned it wasn't a vacuum at all – not at all. And we need more of that in the world. Welcome back.
maggie, dammits last blog post..up for air
Kristen said, September 16th, 2008 at 5:40 pm
Okay, I take a few days away from the computer and I somehow miss that the first blogger I ever read and the one I adore to pieces and reason I started a blog, quit blogging!?!
I truly hope that you can find some balance with the blogging, I understand the pressure part, there are many times that I take a mini break because it becomes too much like an obligation or need to perform, rather than an enjoyable outlet.
I love ya Haley and have so enjoyed getting to know you here, I look forward to continuing our bloggy relationship.
Kristens last blog post..Settling in…
Zo said, September 16th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
Yipee!!! Great to see you posting again. I agree with everyone else—do it for you—try not to feel pressured—-and above all, have fun with it, as you always have. We all love you and want the very best for you and your family! Zo
Anne said, September 16th, 2008 at 6:44 pm
SOOOOOOO Delighted. Your plan sounds divine. Personally I never really was that into the Gossip any how. Its you and your quirky way of looking at life I enjoy. And the love and support you send and receive.
Annes last blog post..Suddenly… a Vision of Loveliness in White Chiffon
mamatulip said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:07 pm
Hey, Haley! So glad to see you back.
When I announced, almost two years ago, that I was quitting, I felt like I was DONE. Like dinner. To be perfectly honest, I had no intentions of coming back. And for the first few weeks I hardly thought of my blog or reading blogs or blogging at all. I realized, during that time, that blogging had become a chore for me. What had started out as something fun and creative, something that was a form of expression for me, had turned in to a job. Something I felt obligated to do, not because I wanted to, but because I felt I HAD to.
So when I came back I made a few little rules for myself, that, for the most part, I have stuck with. I try to keep blogging fun – and that includes blog reading and commenting, too. I try not to stress about it and get overwhelmed. I think it's good that you let Cheaty Gossip go (I just typed in Chesty Gossip, LOL) – it was fun while it lasted, but if your heart wasn't in to it, then it's definitely time to move on.
Sounds like you're on the right track, Haley!
Julie said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
All I can say is "Yay!" Blog on your terms!! We won't care if you miss a day.
Ruby said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:49 pm
I am soooooo happy you're back! You make my day every day. And we care about you. So do what you can when you can. xoxoxoxoxo
Shoobie said, September 16th, 2008 at 8:51 pm
Totally understand why you quit. Love that you came back to us. Love love love it. And i love that yoga quote. It's so beautiful and definitely appropriate!
workout mommy said, September 16th, 2008 at 9:59 pm
I was offline for the weekend and missed your post! ACK! I'm so glad you are back and just wanted to let you know I totally understand where you are coming from. Step back and breathe. (and know that someday you will sleep again! )
workout mommys last blog post..Jennifer Lopez is one fit mommy!
porter said, September 16th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
yeahhhhh! i will miss gossip but it's a sacrafice i'm willing to make to keep you here in the blogosphere! thanks for sticking around.
Jess said, September 16th, 2008 at 11:55 pm
YAY!!! You made the right decision! Thank you for all you do.
RhoRho said, September 17th, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Girl! You better stay right here. I have thought of quitting the blogs too, as I stay up waaaay too late and lost sooo much sleep but i can't help it! i love it! I'm a writer.
I recently had a computer tragedy myself. Scary how dependent we are on these pieces o tin. or whatever they're made of.
You rock.
RhoRhos last blog post..Was I Chrys-tal?
RhoRho said, September 17th, 2008 at 3:19 pm
Is your email here anywhere? i had it once but..anyway I havea question for you regarding blog post sponsorships..please email me?
RhoRhos last blog post..Was I Chrys-tal?
allison said, September 17th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
i'll transfer my loyalty/love of your voice to 'Cheaty Monkey', now that 'Cheaty Gossip' is gone…seriously, yours is one of about 3 favourite sites that I make sure i visit every time i log on.
sara said, September 18th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
I am SOOOO glad that you are still here! I just clicked on the bookmark with a kernal of hope in my heart….
I do relate to you…home with the kids (I was for years, now my youngest is in pre-k)…struggle with weight…how to treat yourself well…depression (big one!)
Thanks for sticking around!!
Laurie said, September 20th, 2008 at 11:55 am
I'm so glad I was on an Internet-free vacation when you shut down for a few days … you're one of my favorite bloggers and I really would have missed you!!
Taylor Blue said, September 22nd, 2008 at 7:44 pm
You seriously quit while I was gone…and you didn't ask me. Now I am crying again. BTW, Do you have any email subscription button? I really really need to subscribe to your blog… this is crazy that I missed such an event!
Taylor Blues last blog post..Milo Ventimiglia Looking Hot On The Today Show


text:
Hey there, time traveller!
This article was published 20/8/2009 (2924 days ago), so information in it may no longer be current.
Will he or won't he get on board with the HST? Only Premier Gary Doer knows for sure and he's not telling.
At least not yet. But it's becoming more and more clear that the premier is going to have to make a decision sooner rather than later.
Last week, word got out that Manitoba was considering a request by the federal government to harmonize the provincial sales tax with the Goods and Services Tax, creating a Harmonized Sales Tax (HST). It's a controversial issue because it requires provinces to expand their PST base to match the broader GST base. And that means more sales taxes on more things.
Doer has been extremely cautious about discussing the HST proposal. However, in an interview Thursday, Doer made it clear that the province is seriously considering the federal proposal although the two sides have not started formal negotiations.
"The federal government said the door is open to Manitoba and we'd be irresponsible not to take a look at what's on the other side," Doer said. "But we don't go through every door."
That does not mean Manitoba is going to jump on the HST bandwagon, joining a majority of Canadian provinces. But it does mean Doer has to make a decision this fall.
Doer noted that if Manitoba got on board, it would want to implement the HST at the same time as Ontario and British Columbia. Both provinces have accepted Ottawa's offer of financial compensation and are scheduled to unleash an HST next July.
To meet that timetable, Manitoba would have to make adjustments in the 2010-2011 budget, which is delivered in late winter. Planning for that budget is underway now, leaving little time to complete negotiations with Ottawa and massage the tax system in Manitoba to mitigate the impact of the HST.
Offsetting tax cuts or rebates are generally part of implementing an HST because in essence, it is a shift in tax burden from business to consumers.
Collecting and remitting one sales tax instead of two and enhanced tax input rebates on a broader base of goods and services make the HST extremely attractive for businesses. Some believe not having an HST will discourage businesses from investing here.
It is for these reasons that Manitoba business lobbyists have pushed hard for sales tax harmonization. Not all businesses mind you; those that produce PST-exempt goods and services aren't happy with the development.
And what of consumers who pay more tax on a broader range of goods and services? After a decade in power during which the NDP government has introduced a number of tax cuts, Doer is under a lot of pressure to ensure he does not do any fundamental damage to the NDP brand.
Doer likes to call the HST a "tax on death and fun" because it would add sales tax to things as varied as funerals and gym memberships. As a result, Doer said he would not contemplate an expansion of the sales tax base without bringing in offsetting tax cuts in other areas. And the most logical choice would be income tax cuts, he added.
"If you're going to tax death and fun, you better bloody well have a way to soften the blow of that," Doer said.
But at a time when the economy is unstable, it will be a difficult balancing act to estimate the increased tax burden from the HST and then calculate the income tax cuts needed to re-balance the playing field. Even with countervailing tax cuts, there is a very good chance Doer will wear the HST around his neck like a political anvil.
Doer has done backflips during the last 10 years to avoid provoking the business lobby. Although he's never going to win a formal endorsement from a chamber of commerce or a business federation, Doer has avoided an all-out holy war .
That would make the adoption of the HST a no-brainer. Except for the fact that Doer has also tried to disown the old knock against the "tax and spend" NDP. There is no getting around the fact the HST is a tax hike and it does not take a genius to realize this is going to be ammunition for the premier's political enemies.
Doer related a story about conversation he had with a former U.S. governor who recalled that during his time in office, he lowered nearly two dozen taxes and only raised one. Despite that impressive record, the former governor noted that all anyone remembers of his time in office was the one tax hike.
At this stage of his career, Doer probably has to worry if this is the issue that voters will remember him by.


text:
Keyword "star trek"
1,788 sites have this keyword listed in their metadata, here's one you may hate:
November 05, 1955 Edition! Special Report on the danger of time travelers. Image Origins: Time mag., Terminator, 12 Monkeys, Bill & Ted, Back to the Future, Timecop, Star Trek, Austin Powers, Planet of the Apes, DBZ, Chrono Trigger, Mr. Peabody, ATHF
Other sites with this keyword...


text:
As Deadline first reported, Debra Winger has closed a deal to become a regular on the HBO series In Treatment. She will play a formerly big star in an anxiety crisis about her career, and seeks out Gabriel Byrne's psychotherapist character, Paul, for help. Winger has been very selective about working. She lives on the East Coast and the job was made possible because the show shoots in New York.
Debra Winger Set For HBO's 'In Treatment'
5 Comments
Unless she is playing a thinly veiled version of herself and talks about when she was on coke and shoving Shirley MacLaine around the set of Terms of Endearment I am not interested.
Debra Winger is the bomb!!!! She's an actress who you never get to see enough of. "In Treatment" is a superb show that gets better season to season so her character arc should be memorable and her performance will, I'm sure, be one of the best this year.
Love that show. Incredible writing and acting. I dread the day it starts to suck or get old.
Good for her
Can't wait. She deserved an Oscar for "Rachel Getting Married."


text: Thrillist [ The "Beer States of America" Map: All 50 States Represented by Their Most Iconic Beer By Pete Hanson July 9, 2013 This is probably going to inspire you to have some lunch beers today, but as long as you keep it to like six or seven, you should be fine for the rest of the afternoon. The website Thrillist just put together a map of the U.S. that breaks down all 50 states by their most iconic beer. Read More Category: Beer, Morning Sideshow Tags: Beer of the USA Send to a friend! Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it! Reddit This! Share on Tumblr!


text:
NEW street lighting installed at Rawtenstall's redeveloped Valley Centre site goes against the council's own conservation guidelines, say borough Conservatives.
They have accused Rossendale Council of 'double standards', after it took businesses in Bacup to court over a similar rule breach.
Deputy leader of the Conservatives in Rossendale, Coun Amanda Milling said the council was 'cutting corners' to get the project up and running by its due date of October 6.
She said: "It beggars belief that the Labour-run council are forcing shop owners to change their shutters to meet the requirements of the conservation area policy, yet they go ahead and blatantly do something in breach of these guidelines.
County Coun Tony Winder said the lights being replaced were put in place thanks to an English Heritage grant almost 15 years ago.
He added: "It appears that the local council decided to choose these modern fittings to save money, although they were offered the choice between this modern lighting and ones which would conform to the requirements of a conservation area and matched the existing ones."
Rossendale's portfolio holder for regeneration, Coun Andy McNae, admitted that cost was the issue with upgrading the heritage lights.
He said: "Clearly we would have been keen to have heritage lights in place but only if that had been an affordable option.
"Lancashire County Council is responsible for the lights. It has made a general policy decision to use the basic modern-design light fittings where replacements are required.
"When we enquired about using heritage lighting for the work on the former Valley Centre site the county council did give Rossendale Council the option to pay for upgrading to ornate fixtures ourselves.
"However, this would have cost an additional £13,000. We do not have that money available in our budget."


text:
P400M for Mactan Airport
In preparation for the upcoming ASEAN Summit in December, Mactan Airport will be spruced up with bigger VIP lounges and widening of parking spaces for jets of heads of state. According to the news, to accomodate two 747 Boeing jets Japan will be using, two hectares will be added to the airport runway. The total airport preparation costs will reach P105 Million including the purchase of air-condition VIP buses to ferry passengers from ramp to airport building.
Not only that, the DPWH officials in the area have presented a plan for P278.1 Million for improvement of road sections in the cities of Cebu, Lapu-Lapu and Mandaue.
By the way, does anybody know what is happening with the NAIA 3?
Technorati Tags: Mactan Airport, ASEAN Summit, Cebu
This post has been viewed 12241 times by 2230 visitors.


text:
Credit Earned: 1
The main focus
of Middle School English is to develop an appreciation for the English
language. Students will engage in a variety of challenges designed to
meet the New York State Standards, which include reading, writing,
speaking and listening for information and understanding, literary
response and expression, critical analysis, evaluation, and for social
Independent reading selections will provide
students with opportunities to select their own literature. Weekly
writing challenges and publishing adventures will provide experiences
with a variety of genres including expository, expressive, persuasive
and narrative writing. In addition, teams will solve problems and
develop grammatical skills presented in learning centers as well as in
mini lessons. Instruction in problem solving, decision making, critical
thinking, organization, management, and leadership will also be part of
the collaborative challenges provided to students.
The main
difference with seventh and eighth grade curriculum is the level of
expectation, the detail of the skills and the amount of independence
given to the students. During (January) the eighth grade students will
take the New York State English Language Arts test.


text:
VIDEO: 'The Last Song' Official Trailer!
Here it is peeps, your first look at Miley Cyrus and her maybe-boyfriend Liam Hemsworth in their upcoming movie The Last Song!
In the coming-of-age movie, based on the book by Nicholas Sparks, Miley plays Ronnie, a troubled teen who reconnects with her estranged dad (Greg Kinnear) and falls in love during a summer in Tybee Island, Georgia.
The movie comes out April 2, 2010.
What do you guys think? Will it be a hit? Share your thoughts on the trailer in the comment section!


text:
Opinion for the Court filed by Circuit Judge ROBB.
ROBB, Circuit Judge:
This is an appeal by Allegheny Airlines from a judgment of the District Court awarding the plaintiff Ralph Nader compensatory and punitive damages for fraudulent misrepresentation in the sale of an airline ticket.
The facts giving rise to Nader's claim are not disputed. He was scheduled to address a rally in Hartford, Connecticut at noon on April 28, 1972. On April 25, 1972 he reserved a seat on Allegheny flight 864, scheduled to depart from Washington, D. C. for Hartford at 10:15 A.M. on April 28. His reservation was a "confirmed reservation". He arrived at the boarding and check-in area approximately five minutes before the scheduled departure time but was told by Allegheny's agent that he could not be accommodated on flight 864 because all the seats were occupied. He was offered an alternative air taxi flight by way of Philadelphia but he decided not to accept it because of uncertainty as to whether he would arrive in Hartford in time for the
The Allegheny agent at the Washington check-in area tendered to Nader the Denied Boarding Form required by CAB regulations (14 C.F.R. § 250.9). This form notifies holders of tickets on flights that are "oversold" that they are entitled to compensation from an airline if they are "bumped", that is, denied transportation. Nader told the agent that he did not need the form because he already had one. In fact, he had received such a form when he was bumped from an American Airlines flight on April 23, 1972, two days before he made his reservation on Allegheny. Six months before that he and five other people had been bumped by Eastern Airlines. On both occasions he held a confirmed reservation.
Pursuant to CAB regulations Allegheny mailed to Nader a check in the amount of $32.41 as denied boarding compensation. Nader's attorney returned the check to Allegheny, together with a letter characterizing the denied boarding compensation as a "wholly inadequate offer of settlement".
On July 7, 1972 Nader filed suit in the District Court, asserting Allegheny's liability on two theories: (1) a common law action based on fraudulent misrepresentation in that Allegheny failed to inform Nader of its "booking practices" and (2) a statutory action under section 404(b) of the Federal Aviation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1374(b), arising from Allegheny's alleged failure to afford Nader the boarding priority specified in its rules, filed with the Civil Aeronautics Board pursuant to 14 C.F.R. § 250.3.
The District Court, sitting without a jury, entered a judgment for Nader on both claims, and awarded him a total of $10.00 in compensatory damages and $25,000 in punitive damages. Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc., 365 F.Supp. 128 (D.D.C.1973). On appeal this court reversed. Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc., 167 U.S.App.D.C. 350, 512 F.2d 527 (1975). The judgment based on Allegheny's alleged violation of section 404(b) was reversed and the District Court was instructed to make new findings of fact and conclusions of law. The award of punitive damages on the common law claim was reversed. We pointed out that "[s]ince punitive damages require a finding of malice or reckless disregard for the rights of others, the defendants' motivations are crucial"; but "the trial judge never considered whether Allegheny reasonably believed that its policies were completely lawful and in fact carried the approval of the Board." Id. at 374, 512 F.2d at 551. We directed the District Court to award punitive damages "only on the terms set forth in this opinion." Id. at 375, 512 F.2d at 552. The award of punitive damages on the statutory claim was reversed on the ground that Allegheny's conduct in applying its boarding priority rule contained no elements of intentional wrongdoing or conscious disregard for Nader's rights. Finally, we held that under the doctrine of primary jurisdiction the CAB must be allowed to determine in the first instance whether failure to disclose the practice of overbooking was deceptive within the meaning of section 411 of the Federal Aviation Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1381. The District Court was instructed to stay further action on this issue pending reference to the CAB.
The Supreme Court of the United States reversed the order of this court granting a stay to give the CAB an opportunity to act. Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, Inc., 426 U.S. 290, 96 S.Ct. 1978, 48 L.Ed.2d 643 (1976). The Court concluded that the common law action could be heard by the trial court without prior reference to the CAB. Accordingly, we entered an amended judgment and the case was remanded to the District Court.
On remand the District Court found that Allegheny violated section 404(b) of the Act, 49 U.S.C. § 1374(b), by its failure to board Nader in accordance with its own priority boarding rules. For this the court awarded him $10.00 in compensatory damages. The court also found that Allegheny's failure to notify Nader of the chance that he would not be seated constituted fraudulent misrepresentation, and that "defendant Allegheny wantonly implemented its policy of nondisclosure and misrepresentation in conscious, deliberate, and callous
On this appeal Allegheny challenges only the award of compensatory and punitive damages on the claim based upon fraudulent misrepresentation.
Nader's reservation was not honored because Allegheny had accepted more reservations for flight 864 than it could accommodate. In other words, the flight had been "overbooked". In its opinion in Nader v. Allegheny Airlines, supra, the Supreme Court discussed the practice of overbooking:
426 U.S. at 293-94, 96 S.Ct. at 1982.
The issues presented in this case must be considered in context with the extended consideration which the Civil Aeronautics Board has given to the practice of overbooking.
In 1967, after notice and comment in a rulemaking proceeding, the Board rejected a proposal to include in its rules provisions requiring notice to passengers of an overbooked condition on flights for which they hold tickets. Instead of such a provision the Board promulgated part 250 of its regulations, 14 C.F.R. § 250, which permitted overbooking practices to continue on condition that "carriers file tariffs providing prompt, effective and adequate compensation to the denied boarding passengers". In an explanatory statement the Board made its views on overbooking clear to the airlines and to the public. In short, the Board concluded that the practice was in the public interest:
This case presents two questions: (1) was Allegheny liable to Nader in tort for fraudulent misrepresentations? and (2) assuming such liability was the award of punitive damages proper? We first address the second question and conclude that assuming liability the award of punitive damages was clearly erroneous.
The Civil Aeronautics Board in 1967 had publicly and formally expressed its approval of the practice of overbooking and had declined to issue a rule requiring notice to holders of tickets for an overbooked flight. As we observed in the first Nader case, 167 U.S.App.D.C. at 358, 512 F.2d at 535, the Board's determination to permit the carriers to continue the practice of nondisclosure was based on the recognition that disclosure "would create anxiety and confusion in the public, would cause the public to make a great number of duplicative and protective reservations, would produce a rapid turnover in reservations within the twenty-four hours before the departure of a flight and would increase the no-show problem." The Board concluded that "any rigid controls over overbooking, as now practiced, would inevitably lead to restrictions on privileges which contribute greatly to the convenience of air transportation, and have come to be relied upon by the traveling public. In addition, such controls would reduce load factors and the additional cost would ultimately have to be borne by the traveling public." 32 Fed.Reg. at 461 (1967). In summary the Board stated that the reservation systems of the carriers "in general benefit the traveling public." Id. The Board had not modified or retreated from this position when Nader made his reservation in 1972. Allegheny's policies and practices as applied to Nader therefore carried the approval of the Board; and Allegheny must have believed that they were approved. Under these circumstances it was clearly erroneous to find as did the District Court that Allegheny's "policy of nondisclosure" was "willful and wanton" and showed a "conscious, deliberate and callous disregard" for its passengers. An airline may not be condemned as a wanton wrongdoer for conforming to the standards set and the practices approved by the agency charged with the duty of regulating it— standards and practices that the agency has found to be in the public interest. The award of punitive damages must be set aside.
A representation may be false and fraudulent in a technical sense, although it is not so gross and wanton that it justifies an award of punitive damages. We therefore turn to the question whether Allegheny was guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation in failing to disclose to Nader that his "confirmed reservation" was subject to the contingency that he might be denied boarding if his flight was overbooked.
In the first Nader case we reversed as clearly erroneous the District Court's finding that Allegheny affirmatively represented to Nader that he had a reservation guaranteeing him a seat. Id. at 365, 512 F.2d at 542. We held that Allegheny's fault, if any, was its failure to disclose that its policy of deliberate overbooking qualified the meaning of a "confirmed reservation". The District Court found that Allegheny had a duty of disclosure to Nader, that its failure to disclose amounted to a false representation, and that by a preponderance of the evidence Nader had proved the other elements of the tort of fraudulent misrepresentation.
The record discloses that in the seventeen months preceding the Nader incident Allegheny had experienced only two oversales on flight 864, and statistical analyses had shown that in 1972 there was only slightly more than one chance in two thousand that a ticket holder would be denied boarding because of an oversale. Stated another way the chance that a holder of a confirmed reservation would be boarded was approximately 99.95 out of 100. Allegheny argues that because the chance that Nader would be denied boarding was thus "so negligible as to be practically insignificant" the possibility that bumping might occur was not a material fact and the airline cannot be charged with misrepresentation in failing to disclose it. The theory of the airline is that a confirmed reservation is not a guarantee but is only a "reasonable assurance" of being flown, because any flight may be cancelled as the result of weather conditions, mechanical problems, or the like. The airline says that Nader had that reasonable assurance of being flown; the chance of being bumped because of overbooking was too remote to affect the assurance, and silence about such a chance therefore did not amount to a false representation in reference to a material fact. As the District Court found, however, confirmation of a reservation connotes a guarantee of flight subject only to contingencies beyond the control of the airline. The possibility of being bumped because of overbooking is a factor within the airlines' control. That the possibility may be slight does not make it immaterial; it is still a factor in the equation, and as Nader's experience demonstrates it may be an important factor. No one who has suffered the disruption of travel plans by denial of boarding would believe otherwise.
Six years after the Nader incident the Civil Aeronautics Board confirmed our opinion that the practice of overbooking is a material fact which should be brought to the attention of those purchasing tickets. This the Board did by promulgating 14 C.F.R. § 250.11, 43 Fed.Reg. 24,284 (1978). This regulation requires carriers to post in their ticket offices and include with each ticket sold a notice that "Airline flights may be overbooked, and there is a slight chance that a seat will not be available on a flight for which a person has a confirmed reservation."
Nader could not recover on his tort claim unless the evidence established that Allegheny intended to deceive him when it failed to notify him of its overbooking practice. The District Court found in summary fashion that Allegheny had such an intent to deceive. The court's entire discussion of this issue was:
445 F.Supp. at 175. We think this finding is unsupported by the evidence and clearly erroneous.
As we have seen the matter of overbooking had been thoroughly explored by the
Moreover, in order to recover for the tort of fraudulent misrepresentation:
W. Prosser, Law of Torts § 108 at 714 (4th ed. 1971). The plaintiff Nader was an extraordinarily knowledgeable passenger, an able lawyer and a famous and distinguished advocate of consumer rights, including the rights of airline passengers. On April 23, 1972, only two days before he made his reservation on Allegheny flight 864, Nader was bumped from an American Airlines flight. Six months earlier he had been bumped by Eastern Airlines. On both occasions he held a confirmed reservation. In addition, upon being told that he could not be accommodated on flight 864 because all the seats were occupied, and being tendered the Denied Boarding Form required by CAB regulations, Nader informed the Allegheny ticket agent that he was familiar with the form. On deposition Nader explained that he told the agent he did not need the form because "I already knew what it said". In fact he had received such a form when he was bumped from the American Airlines flight. The form stated:
Therefore, the evidence demonstrates that Nader "knew the facts" that a confirmed reservation did not exclude the possibility that he might not be boarded. "[O]ne who has special knowledge, experience and competence may not be permitted to rely on
The judgment for both compensatory and punitive damages is


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Marc Portier <...@outerthought.org>
|Re: SoC between flow and sitemap
|Mon, 19 May 2003 19:34:41 GMT
Stefano Mazzocchi wrote: > on 5/18/03 4:53 PM Sylvain Wallez wrote: > > >><historical-note> >>The TreeProcessor was written at a time where we were talking of >>flowmaps, and we were thinking of writing it using an XML language. The >>TreeProcessor is a framework for the defining the implementation of >>Processor (the main Cocoon interface) in XML, using an evaluation-tree >>based approach. >> >>The Ovidiu hacked those strange Scheme things in the scratchpad and >>Chistopher added continuations to Rhino. And sitemap is very likely to >>stay the only language implemented using the TreeProcessor ;-) >></historical-note> >> >>So the important word in TreeProcessor is "Processor", which is the >>interface this component implements. >> >>The same applies to the flow : in the view pipeline, we care about data >>given by the flow controller, but don't care wether it's written in JS, >>Scheme, continuation-enabled Java or stackless Python. >> >>So I don't see the problem of using the word "flow" in the object model, >>as it is in no way related to the actual implementation of the flow. > > > Gosh, you are right. In fact, the opposite is true: a "flow" is a > basically a description of all state transitions of a FSM, without > taking the states into account (which are included in the sitemap) > > So, yeah, let's use "flow" to indicate that: the collection of all > transitions in a FSM but without the states. Then FlowScript is the > actual implementation of it (then PyFlow, JFlow and what not ;-) > without the states? I thought the big thing would be to be able to restore full state (stack and variables?) (just trying to understand, not perse challenging the name) > <snip/> > >>You cannot store the continuation ID in a cookie, as the cookie has a >>single value for the entire browser session, both in time and space >>(separate windows). The continuation ID *really must* be transmitted by >>the request (either form values or part of the URI). > > > d'oh! you're right. > > >>This is only one of the reasons why fetching the continuation ID cannot >>be hardcoded. Another example is the XMLForm integration with the flow >>(yep, one more nice thing by Christopher!), where a single page holds 2 >>continuations ID : the current one associated to "next", and a previous >>one associated to "prev". > > > Yes. I remember discussing this IRL with Ugo a while back where he was > exactly complaining about the fact that a "back" button associated with > the previous continuation would simply make us fall back in the same > screen we are, not in the previous one. And jumping back by two > continuations will re-execute the logic between the two previous screens > (which is not always desirable). Glad to see that fixed (I haven't tried > it yet) > > Note: wouldn't it be better to store one continuation ID, then add the > "history" of continuations to the Continuation object that we retrieve > with that ID? > which would make things look more like the approach I was mentioning one id that points to the complete interaction, and in there possible addressable sub-resources also, I find the ability to link to back and previous rather dull (in fact I would of hoped that flow was the thing that worked out the browser back button?) in real life I would see not only the old-style wizard back/next/finish buttons but actually some random navigation back to any previous screen you had in this interaction... > >>So we really need to be able to extract continuation IDs in various ways >>from the request. And the sitemap is IMO the best place to do that. > > > I tend to agree. > > >>Now we could adapt the continuation naming schemes. Currently, we have a >>single global naming space with long numbers to ensure uniqueness and >>avoid "continuation hijacking". We could have a simpler naming scheme >>for those continuations where the global variable scope is tied to the >>session (using Cocoon.createSession). This could even be a simple >>integer sequence, with an initial prefix to differentiate them from >>global continuations. This would also solve potential problems of the >>ContinuationsManager on clustered servers. > > > Ricardo and I discussed extensively about this and started challenging > the notion of continuations without sessions. Is there a real-life > reason for them? > sessions are limited in the sense that they have the habbit of making 'singeltons' per session of the objects you store in there... sessions are also tied to a single end-user so using sessions limits you. while you often may want that, it doesn't seem to be a general case to me. > I tend to see it very dangerous to change the behavior of the flow > engine depending on the existance of the session. It's implicit, it's > transparent, it's hidden. users will be hurt by this and will become > best practice to instantiate a session right away every time but I see > no reasons for this > you lost me here > note that sessions are very lightweight objects per-se and sessions > provide transparent load-balancing capabilities that are not matched by > clusters. For example, if you have a clustered cocoon environment and > you use continuations without sessions, your request might be sent to a > cocoon different from the one your previous response came from, > generating an undefined state or, more likely, an "invalid continuation" > error. > > to avoid this, either we make the different clustered cocoon exchange > continuations over the wire (bottleneck!) or we patch the load-balancing > software to take continuation into consideration! (but since there is no > general rule, you have to patch it by yourself everytime and most of the > time, in big webapp servers like weblogic or websphere you don't even > have access to it!) > > understand that horizontal scalability is *much* more important than raw > cocoon speed and we must make all possible efforts to allow this to > happen or cocoon will never make it on really loaded sites. > > So, what do you think if we dropped sessions-less continuations > alltogether and have the flow engine transparently create a session for > you in all cases? > not sure if I understand all depths yet, but it seems to limit me quite a bit -marc= -- Marc Portier http://outerthought.org/ Outerthought - Open Source, Java & XML Competence Support Center Read my weblog at http://radio.weblogs.com/0116284/ email@example.com email@example.com
|View raw message


text:
Welcome to E-Books Directory
This is a freely downloadable e-book.
Exactly Solved Models in Statistical Mechanics
Read this book online or download it here for free
Custom Search
Exactly Solved Models in Statistical Mechanics
by R. J. Baxter
Publisher: Academic Press 1982
Number of pages: 502
This text explores the solution of two-dimensional lattice models. Topics include basic statistical mechanics, Ising models, the mean field model, the spherical model, ice-type models, corner transfer matrices, hard hexagonal models, and elliptic functions.
More Sites Like This
|Science Books Online
|Books Fairy
|Maths e-Books
|Programming Books


text:
Jess is the book about Jess McConnell. It was included with the doll when she was available to be purchased; it was available separately, but is now retired.
- See Also: Minor Characters in Jess's Story
- Jess McConnell
- Mother, Mom: Of Japanese descent. An archeologist.
- Father, Dad: of Scotch-Irish descent. An archeologist.
Chapter By Chapter Summary
Chapter One: Good-bye, Home, Hello, Jungle
Jess and her parents are on the plane; they are currently over Belize. Jess is a little nervous at arriving at their destination. She points out the jungle to her mother, who then talks about the various artifacts they may locate while there. Her father chimes in as well, excited about what they may discover. Jess joins in a little--she is interested in Belize, but not in the archeology as she finds it dull. Her mother takes her interest to be about archeology and continues talking about how the artifacts they locate will give information about the past, despite others only using the items as treasures to be sold and a lot of looters.
As her parents talk about archeology, Jess looks at her parents, mentioning their looks--her father is fair with light hair and of Scotch-Irish descent and her mother is Japanese. Jess has gone on smaller digs with them but this is the first time any of them have been outside the States.
Jess asks about looting in the Caracol ruins; this is not so much interest as it is showing that she has been paying attention to their discussions over the past year. Her parents had not planned to take any of their three children on the trip but Jess had convinced them to come. She is glad her brother and sister are not around as they tend to fuss over her and boss her around. Jess's father says that only a small part of the ruins has been uncovered which is protected; however, the rest stretch rather far, and so there is no way to know what looters have taken already.
Her parents continue to talk, and Jess looks out the window. She thinks that she might pay more attention if they were talking about soccer, one of her hobbies. She starts making a list of some of the "firsts" she is experiencing, such as her first passport and her first time being homeschooled.
Chapter Two: Ancient Ruins
While riding the bus to San Iguano, Jess sees an Amish man and learns from her father that there are Amish and Mennonites in Belize, and the diversity of the country. Jess and her family then meet Michael Bol, a very nice man who drives the McConnell's to the site. Arriving at Caracol, Jess meets the staff and Fuzz, a mischievous spider monkey who Jess becomes friends with. She adds to her list of firsts:
- First time meeting a real, live spider monkey
- First Maya ruins
The McConnell's then set out to see the ruins. Jess is surprised to see soccer nets. Jess then discovers where her family will stay - in a small thatched-roof hut with a dirt floor. She immediately claims the top bunk, only to be beaten by Fuzz, and humorous remarks follow, ending the chapter.
Chapter Three: Alone
In chapter three, we meet Jess two weeks later. Here, we learn about Jess's routine and the nightly soccer games and stories shared around the bonfire. Next, Jess has just finished her homework, and wants to go outside and play with Fuzz. Jess is kind of lonely, and wants a human child to play with, though she likes Fuzz a lot. She asks her parents to play with her, but they are both really busy and promise to play with her later. Jess walks to the soccer field, and kicks the ball into the goal, but falls hard on the ground, and discovers a girl named Sarita standing by her, asking if she needs a goalie.
Chapter Four: A Friend
Chapter Five: Fire Ants
Chapter Six: Sarita's Home
Jess visits Sarita's house, and can't help thinking how different it is from her house in the United States.


text:
ElleSunshine Model
Eran PHOTOGRAPHERPhotographer Male Herzeliyya, Tel Aviv, Israel
My Website: My FACEBOOK pageMy MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/eranparis
Mayhem # 1183408
About Me
Hey all, I'm Eran, Israel based photographer specializing in fashion, portraits, advertising and Pinup photography.
Constantly looking for make-up artists, stylists, designers and models to collaborate with.
*** I am in Greece (Iraklion, Kos and Rhodes) at the moment ***
please visit my web site - www.eran.book.fr
you can also find me on FACEBOOK - http://www.facebook.com/eranphotopage
*** A video clip of my new "Ballet project" is available here: http://youtu.be/Mo_DbTizry4 ****
Have you worked with Eran PHOTOGRAPHER? Add Credits for Eran PHOTOGRAPHER! >>
ElleSunshine Model
MarlaMassey Model
Amanda T Model
Anna Krishtul Model
Veronika Gromkova Model
Kristina Doga Model
Loading Content


text:
Flames NewsFlames Home > News
Today's Flames Minute: Monday
Flames Audio:
Today's Flames Minute recaps yesterday's 4-3 baseball victory over Duke, including an interview with junior Ryan Cordell who scored the winning run in the eighth inning, plus looks at seeding for the Big South Softball Championship where No. 6 seed Liberty will open up against No. 3 seed Longwood on Thursday evening.
Be sure to log onto LibertyFlames.com, each Monday through Friday, to hear the latest around Liberty Athletics on the Flames Minute.


text:
NAUTICAL CHARTS have been in use since the end of the 13th century, the invention of the magnetic compass in the 12th century seems to have been the catalyst for the development of charts. It is only in the last 150 or so years that they have become accurate and generally available.
Medieval charts were just artistic impressions of what people thought a coastline was like, often with colourful pictures suggesting the presence of dragons and other awful sea monsters lurking just over the distant horizon.
ASMAA, the Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association confirmed today that "Surf Schools" are not per-se considered as being "Tourism Activity" businesses by Tourism of Portugal. And we agree with Tourism of Portugal!
Does that mean that this is the end of Surf Schools in Portugal? Not at all, stated Laurinda Seabra, ASMAA's CEO.
ASMAA Welcomes the "Capitania do Porto de Lagos" new Surf Schools licensing process for the beaches of Amado, Cordoama and Arrifana in the Western Algarve.
Lagos, Algarve, Portugal (9 May 2013): ASMAA, The Algarve Surf and Marine Activities Association announced today that a major breakthrough has been reached in what ASMAA's members perceived as being an unfair licence allocation process for above beaches.
SOLAS V. If you and your boat don't comply, you are breaking the law!! It is not a legal requirement for British people to have a 'license' to operate a private vessel in either British or International waters, nor are our yachts and motor cruisers required to be put through any kind of inspection process prior to their use at sea.
This leads us to think that we can go to sea without any knowledge of navigation and in any vessel however badly equipped.
I am often asked by people for advice on importing a boat from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). My answer is always to exercise caution because what at first may seem to be a very cheap boat may well become an expensive nightmare.
Firstly, I think that we all know that VAT of 23% must be paid on boats that are imported from outside the EEC, in addition to this there is an import duty of 2%. These two taxes are based not on what you paid for the boat but on the estimated value of the boat in Portugal, the valuation of the boat is the responsibility of the Customs in Portugal.
It gives me enormous pleasure occasionally to meet people who are off on a long voyage who have previously done sailing or motor cruising courses with me. Two such people called into Vilamoura last week in a 46 foot ferro-cement long-keeled ketch called Leobhan.
The owner and skipper is Mike Colyer aged 38, a civil engineer who worked for local government in the east end of London.


text:
Advertiser specials
Legal notiLegal notices - pdfsces - pdfs
Best of Bluff Country
Help wanted display
Harmony city-wide
Submit a classified
Spring Valley city-wide
Submit news & letters
Letter to editor
Story idea
Submit news
Candidates forum
Happy ads
Submit a Happy Ad
Happy ads
Photo gallery
Minnesota news
DNR news
Minnesota Public Radio
Minnesota Twins
Mayo Clinic
Special sections & topics
Home improvement
Lawn and Garden
Spring Valley - Wykoff FFA
Fall Home Improvement
Ag Days
Health & Wellness
Early Childhood
Living 50 Plus
Special sections/topics
Western Days
Wykoff Fall Fest
2014 Elections
Volunteer Week
RSS feeds
Job application
Contact Us
Search only accepts letters and numbers.
Bluff Country Reader
Bluff Country News
Reader columns
Public notices
Advertiser specials
Bluff Country Videos
The Chatfield News
Trash & Treasure
Chatfield area news
Chatfield sports
Public notices
Community links
Staff Directory
Chatfield football team
News Leader
Area news
In the Schools
In the Schools
Public Notices
Staff Directory
Business search
Harmony|Mabel|Canton news archive
News-Record obituaries archive
Photo galleries News-Record (archive)
Schools (News-Record) archive
Sports from News-Record (archive)
Columnists in News-Record (archive)
Public notices News-Record (archive)
Letters to the News-Record (archive)
Spring Grove Herald
Headline News
Sports - High School
Letters to Editor
Opinion Columns
Legal Notices
Contact Us
Sports and Outdoors
Syttende Mai
Fair Results
Voters Guide
File Gallery
Persons & Places series
Student Journalism
Reader Photos
Staff Directory
Spring Valley Tribune
Tribune photos
Spring Valley area news
Guest Book
(Community Chat)
Kingsland school news
Kingsland sports
Tribune commentary
SV community links
Tribune public notices
Glimpses of Yesteryear
Staff Directory
City-wide rummage sale
Letters to the Tribune
Tri-County Record
Rushford Sports
Rushford area news
Editorials and Columns
Letters to the Tri-County Record
Public Notices
Football Contest
Delayed planting schedule caused farmers to employ new cover crops
By Anton Adamek
Monday, December 16, 2013 2:48 AM
With the potential of growing several feet long, the Tillage Radish® scavenges nutrients from the soil and then releases them during the following spring. Decaying radishes create a propane-like odor.
"I've never seen a year like this," has been the sentiment regarding 2013, which has been echoed by many farmers in Fillmore County.
The entire year has been one of unconventionality. A winter that sent snow and below-average temperatures well into May, a short, but very wet spring, and a very dry summer all contributed to a turbulent growing season. Many farmers saw entire fields stay empty until midway through the summer; a result of ground that stayed too wet.
Once they could get out in the field, many farmers decided to employ prevented planting strategies for the first time in decades.
Despite the year not going as planned, area farmers have voiced their tentative optimism in what 2014 will bring. A practical symbol of the many unknowns in 2013 has been a new cover crop that could benefit farmers in 2014.
"We were thinking we would plant a lot of corn," shared Jim Love, one of many farmers who were thinking the same. Several wet fields, resulting in stuck equipment, caused roughly 1,000 of his corn acres to remain unplanted by mid-June.
Don and Jeff Wilson, a father and son who have most of their crop fields in York Township, didn't plant corn after May 16. They had planned on having 95 percent of their acres in corn. In June, they had to decide what they were going to do with 600 empty acres.
Throughout the county, farmers made the economically difficult decision to plant only cover crops in those vacant fields. Depending on what crop was used, farmers were able to cut down on weeds and replenish soil nutrients and organisms. The Wilsons planted oats because of cheaper costs and they could plant them right away.
Their empty acres were all planted by the Fourth of July and Don said the oats controlled the weeds well. He also suggested that per acre payments for their prevented planting may have been better than what they would have received from selling corn.
Meanwhile, throughout the county, word of another cover crop started going around. The Tillage Radish® from Cover Crop Solutions, L.L.C., in Pennsylvania began to be recommended by the National Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) office in Preston.
According to county grazing specialist Dean Thomas, the federally-backed Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP) had a one-time contract that area farmers could register their acres under for cover crop assistance.
Farmers were able to register their acres for one-, two-, or three-species cover crop mixes. The two- and three- species mixes had the Tillage Radish® seed in it along with an annual rye grass and/or crimson clover. Over 10,000 acres throughout the county were signed up. The two-species mix was the most popular.
By the end of August, most farmers had already seeded their cover crop mix. The 1,000 acres Love had left were planted with the three-species mix. Thomas estimated that up to 70 percent of farmers needing a cover crop in the county went with the Tillage Radish®.
Crop Production Services (CPS) in Harmony was also recommending the radish crop because of its potential benefits. Popular in the eastern U.S. and southern portion of the Corn Belt, the Tillage Radish® is a scavenger crop.
CPS crop consultant AJ Friedges explained that the radish absorbs nutrients like potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous from the surrounding soil. It then decays before, during and after the winter and releases the nutrients back into the soil.
Friedges said early soil tests in the area indicate the radishes don't scavenge as much as in other parts of the country. He stated he would get more soil samples next spring.
The radishes' taproot, which can grow over 33 inches long, also reduces soil compaction. Friedges expects to see yield increases due to the radishes, but only time will tell what the results will actually be.
Farmers' opinions vary on the usefulness of the Tillage Radish®.
Dave Mensink said, "The jury is still out on these. We won't know what those fields will be like until spring."
However, Mensink noted that he was anxious to see if the radishes deliver on their promise. He prevented planned 200 acres and has been experimenting with the radishes. He, Nate Heusinkveld and another area farmer have been feeding the radish tops to their livestock.
"We baled them up, wrapped them and the cows seem to like them," Heusinkveld added.
The idea, he explained, came from thinking outside the box, which many farmers have been forced to do because of the unpredictable year.
Love added he thought the radishes would do well as a cover crop, but wouldn't work in his crop cycle during normal years when he plants corn. He hosted a group of agronomists on Sept. 28 as part of a field day sponsored by the Fillmore County Soil & Water Conservation District.
Thomas said they had dug a trench in one of the radish fields to observe what the radishes were doing. "It's better than letting it sit fallow," he explained. "The fields that had a prevented planting should hold consistent next year."
Recent snowfall has covered many of the decaying Tillage Radish® fields, but a drive throughout the county can still bring their pungent odor to your nose.
"It smells like propane," stated Friedges.
"Rotting garbage," Love said.
Whatever the smell, it will be more than welcome if it helps get county farmers back in those fields with improved yields in 2014.
"I'm optimistic," said Mensink. "I think next year, we'll get corn planted. But, it's hard to say."
Newest ▼
Oldest ▲
Please fill out the form below to submit a comment.
Message is a required field.
Captcha entry is not valid, please try again.
A comment must be approved by our staff before it will displayed on the website.
Has the president done enough to condemn the hate groups, such as the KKK, neo-Nazis and white supremacists rallying in Charlottesville, Virginia?
Not sure
Content 2014 ©
Bluff Country Newspaper Group
(507) 346-7365 •
1up! Software
, All Rights Reserved


text:
Watch: First TV Spot for Snyder's 'Man of Steel' During NCAA Game
by Alex Billington
April 8, 2013
Source: YouTube
"Whoever that man is, is going to change the world." Is the world ready? Warner Bros decided to unleash the first 30-second TV spot for Zack Snyder's upcoming Superman reboot Man of Steel during the first NCAA championship game tonight. It doesn't really contain any new footage that we haven't seen in the two fantastic trailers we've seen (and there's another one coming very soon) but it is good to see them pushing this to the mainstream public in the fully epic way. Plus, I love the shots they did use in this anyway, and the line "that the world wasn't ready… what do you think?" Oh this will definitely build some buzz. See it below.
Watch the first 30-sec TV spot for Zack Snyder's Man of Steel, posted on Warner Bros' YouTube:
A child sent to Earth from a dying planet is adopted by a couple in rural Kansas. Posing as a journalist, Clark Kent (Henry Cavill) uses his extraordinary powers to protect his new home from an insidious evil.
Man of Steel, the new DC Comics Superman reboot, is being directed by Zack Snyder, of Dawn of the Dead, 300, Watchmen & Sucker Punch previously. Christopher Nolan is producing, and co-wrote the story with David S. Goyer (Batman Begins, The Unborn, Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance), who wrote the script. Warner Bros is bringing Man of Steel to theaters everywhere on June 14th this summer. See the full trailer.
Follow Alex's main profile on :


text:
Ronia by Linda Wilgus
Welcome! You are browsing as a guestWould you like to see 37 projects made from this pattern and much more? create a free account What am I missing?
© Kristi Porter
© Kristi Porter
© Linda Wilgus
© Linda Wilgus
© dogstar911
© fatcatknitting
© marymac69
© sing199
© Linda Wilgus
This book contains 31 patterns$17.73 on Amazon look inside this book!
Ronia is a sweet short-sleeved cardigan that knits up quickly in a worsted-weight cotton blend. The lace panels down the front, empire-waist shaping, and slightly puffed sleeves combine for a wonderfully girly top that would be perfect paired with jeans or thrown over a summer dress on a cooler day. Knit from the top down, Ronia is entirely seamless, and the lace panels are easy to work, even if you've never tried lace before.


text: The sixth chapter of Nike's Paul Rodriguez story is upon us! Five colourways of the P-Rod 6 have leaked to the net, giving us a look at what Nike SB have in store for skaters in 2012. Looking more like an update than a completely new shoe, the perforated sidewall, Lunarlon sole and basic outline of the P-Rod 5 have been largely left untouched. A new Huarache-style heel strap slices through the upper and some stitching on the toe creates a moc feel, however the song remains the same: A skate upper served on a Lunarlon sole for maximum comfort. Look for these next year. Pics via CounterKicks.


text:
ONLINE EXTRA: Look Inside Pittcon 2010
February 3, 2010
The Pittcon Conference & Expo 2010 will be held February 28-March 5, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla.
The Pittcon Conference & Expo 2010, the annual conference and exposition on laboratory science, will be held February 28-March 5, 2010, at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Organized by The Pittsburgh Conference on Analytical Chemistry and Applied Spectroscopy, a Pennsylvania not-for-profit educational corporation that comprises the Spectroscopy Society of Pittsburgh (SSP) and the Society for Analytical Chemists of Pittsburgh (SACP), attracts nearly 20,000 visitors and over 1000 exhibiting companies from 90 countries worldwide.
Leading scientists from industry, academia and government will present their most recent research or discuss today's most pressing scientific issues during more than 2000 technical presentations. Topics to be covered include alternative fuels, chemical imaging, materials science, microfluidics, nanotechnology, petrochemical, regulatory affairs and more. Short courses will also be offered, ranging in length from one-half day to two days, and will be taught by experienced professionals who are experts in their fields.
A number of two-hour informal networking sessions have been added to Pittcon this year, providing a face-to-face forum for attendees with mutual interests to share experiences and brainstorm new ideas. Other educational opportunities include workshops, poster sessions, a plenary lecture, and lunch and learn programs.
New to Pittcon 2010 is the International Help Desk, staffed with interpreters to assist international attendees. Pittcon Night at Universal Studios has been added as a special networking event. Also new this year are two additional areas on the exhibition floor, the French Pavilion and the Technology Park.
To learn more about Pittcon 2010, including the full program agenda and exhibitor list, visit www.pittcon.org.
Did you enjoy this article? Click here to subscribe to Ceramic Industry Magazine.


text:
In our final 'Outlander' In The City interviews we met with Duncan LaCroix and Stephen Walters who were both there sponsoring World Child Cancer. At World Child Cancer, we believe that no child, no matter where they are born should be … Continue reading
Tag Archives: Duncan Lacroix
'Outlander' Cast Appearances for 2017
With the new Outlander Season 3 trailer release this week there is a renewed fan excitement that has been laying dormant during this Droughtlander. Even though the trailer is a reminder that we still have the wait until September to … Continue reading
Extended Scene from 'Outlander' Episode 202, "Not in Scotland Anymore"
The red dress, its reveal to Jamie, and the Outlander fans was one of the highlights of season two. Below is an extended version of that reveal from episode 202, "Not in Scotland Anymore." Claire (Caitriona Balfe), Jamie (Sam Heughan), … Continue reading
'Outlander' Goes to the British Academy Scotland Awards and Caitriona Wins!
Caitriona Balfe, Sam Heughan, and Outlander were nominated for BAFTA Scotland's British Academy Scotland Awards. Tonight, the awards were handed out and Caitriona Balfe came out a winner. She won for Actress Television. Below are interviews, photos, tweets, etc. featuring Caitriona … Continue reading
Behind the Scenes Photos (and Other Things) of 'Outlander' (July 2016 – Part One)
It has been a long time since I have done one of these behind the scenes posts, February to be exact. Below are all the photos and tweets from July 2016. Yes, there are season three details among them. Because costume … Continue reading
Deleted Scene from 'Outlander' Episode 204, "La Dame Blanche"
As we get closer to the release date for the Outlander season two DVD/Blu-ray release, Sony/Starz will release some deleted scenes featured on them. Our first deleted scene is from episode 204, "La Dame Blanche." In this deleted scene, we … Continue reading
'Outlander' Recap/Review: Episode 213, "Dragonfly in Amber" (Season Finale)
[This is not a spoiler-free review/recap of the episode. If you have not seen the episode yet, read it at your own spoiler risk.] Episode 213, "Dragonfly in Amber" Written by Matthew B. Roberts and Toni Graphia, Directed by Philip John … Continue reading
Outlander Men on Outlander LIVE! with Lynette Rice and Amy Wilkinson
Last week I posted the interview with the wonderful Caitriona Balfe who was the guest on Outlander LIVE!. Outlander LIVE! is a satellite radio show that airs every Monday at 2PM EST on Entertainment Weekly Radio, SiriusXM 105. The hosts … Continue reading
'Outlander' Recap/Review Episode 212 "The Hail Mary"
**This is not a spoiler-free review/recap of the episode. If you have not yet seen the episode, read at your own risk.** Episode 212: "The Hail Mary" Written by Ira Steven Behr and Anne Kenney, Directed by Philip John "What's … Continue reading
Clip from 'Outlander' Episode 212, "The Hail Mary"
The first clip from Outlander's second to last episode for the season, "The Hail Mary," is here. In this clip, Murtagh (Duncan Lacroix), Jamie (Sam Heughan), and Claire (Caitriona Balfe) are feeling the weight of the coming days on their … Continue reading


text:
Vegeta (Kid) - Dragonball Z
|I thought it'd be amusing :P
My bf wanted to go as Bardock and there's no way I'm wearing Fasha and her leotard in October O_O So I thought I may give Kid Vegeta a go as he's one of my favourite characters and I've never really seen this version done before!
Done this with the armour as I didn't think he'd be easily recognisable without it! I already had the faux leather and suade left over from a commission that someone decided they no longer wanted even though I'd already bought the fabric...so i'm not really counting it as a cost as i bought it SUCH a long time ago. So really the major expense are the wigs, which still aren't here...COSPLAY.COM SHOPPING IS FAIL.
I've added a video from youtube which has a clip from DBZ where he's little X3 hope that's ok XD
I' ddo with the armour if you can just for the royal seal on it! xD Good luck never seen this version done before ^_^
yeah that was what I was thinking ^_^ I was worried about looking like adult vegeta just with a tail otherwise O.o Thanks alot! hopefully it'll work, i'll have to try out new things to make the wig >.<
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE *BEAMS* so cute =D *giggles*
Looking awesome!!! keep up the good work!
i'll be photo-ing you methinx xD
yay! XD photo times are win :3
Looks good so far. Hope to see this at expo ^^ really nice work. Hairs going to be a pain in the arse mind ><
Awww.. little prince Vegeta, back in the days where all he wanted to do is hang out with the boys. XD Great work so far =3
@SachikoYumi Thanks alot! I know right, I'm sort of dreading it, I've never taken one wig apart and stitched it to another...it shall be interesting none the less!! @Nii Nii Danna Haha, yeahh.. back in the day when Nappa actually had hair!! Thanks alot X3
this should be amusing to see :p. Wish I was taking my Nappa costume to Expo now XD. Dairy Queen!
Hey nice work so far..I recognised it even without a body inside yet ^_^
AMAZING Armour!!!! Love it I am gonna commision you eventually cus I love it and I have no skill at all XD
aww thanks everyone XD Still have alot to do, my wigs aren't here yet *flails at cosplay.com shopping* I REALLY want to find a Nappa to grumble at, tried to convince my brother but he doesn't wanna wear a bald cap...so he's going as Hercule instead! lool
Looking awesome!!
To-Do ListWe're very sorry, but we've temporarily disabled this feature while we fix some bugs. Thank you for your patience.
Shopping ListWe're very sorry, but we've temporarily disabled this feature while we fix some bugs. Thank you for your patience.
Progress Journal
AHHH! (Posted 25th August 2010)
Progress ^^ (Posted 13th August 2010)
cut and rolled more faux leather to stitch onto the stitch markers I did yesterday :) has worked rather well!! Did the front and back today, will leave the bottom and the collar bit until I've attached the Shoulder pieces. These will most likely be made from foam covered in the same AMAZINGLY SOFT gold suade type stuff :)
It looks much better now! I unpicked on side of the armour as I'm going to put a zip in instead ^_^


text:
|Related Products
|1.0 mg/mL of mouse anti-CPA2 monoclonal antibody, Dilute to a working concentration of 2 μg/mL in CBS before coating.
|0.5 mg/mL rabbit anti-CPA2 monoclonal antibody conjugated to horseradish-peroxidase (HRP). Dilute to working concentration of 0.25 μg/mL in detection antibody dilution buffer before use.
|Each vial contains 50 ng of recombinant CPA2. Reconstitute with 1 mL detection antibody dilution buffer. After reconstitution, store at -20℃ to -80℃ in a manual defrost freezer. A seven-point standard curve usi ng 2-fold serial dilutions in sample dilution buffer, and a high standard of 800 pg/mL is recommended.
|The minimum detectable dose of Human Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 was determined to be approximately 12.5 pg/ml. This is defined as at least three times standard deviations above the mean optical density of 10 replicates of the zero standard.
|The Human Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 ELISA Pair Set is for the quantitative determination of Human Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2.
This ELISA Pair Set contains the basic components required for the development of sandwich ELISAs.
The Sino Biological ELISA Pair Set is a solid phase sandwich ELISA (Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay). It utilizes a monoclonal antibody specific for Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 coated on a 96-well plate. Standards and samples are added to the wells, and any Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 present binds to the immobilized antibody. The wells are washed and a horseradish peroxidase conjugated rabbi anti-Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 monoclonal antibody is then added, producing an antibody-antigen-antibody "sandwich". The wells are again washed and TMB substrate solution is loaded, which produces color in proportion to the amount of Carboxypeptidase A2 / CPA2 present in the sample. To end the enzyme reaction, the stop solution is added and absorbances of the microwell are read at 450 nm.
|Capture Antibody: Aliquot and store at -20℃ to -80℃ for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Detection Antibody: Protect it from prolonged exposure to light. Aliquot and store at -20℃ to -80℃ and for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Standard: Store lyophilized Standard at -20℃ to -80℃ for up to 6 months from date of receipt. Aliquot and store the reconstituted Standard at -80℃ for up to 1 month. Avoid repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Human Carboxypeptidase A2 ( CPA2 ) is a secreted pancreatic procarboxy -peptidase, and cleaves the C-terminal amide or ester bond of peptides that have a free C-terminal carboxyl group. The hydrolytic action of CPA2 was identified with a preference towards long substrates with aromatic amino acids in their C-terminal end, particularly tryptophan. CPA2 comprises a signal peptide, a pro region and a mature chain, and can be activated after cleavage of the pro peptide. Three different forms of human pancreatic procarboxypeptidase A have been isolated, and the A1 and A2 forms are always secreted as monomeric proteins with different biochemical properties.
|Product name
|Product name


text:
New state law on lead contamination irks two members of the city council
WILLMAR -- Two Willmar City Council members who are home builders are not pleased with a new state law that will require them and other contractors to be certified in construction practices that prevent lead contamination.
Steve Ahmann and Ron Christianson made their thoughts known during a city discussion this week on a proposed $10 fee.The city would charge the fee to contractors to cover the cost of time to research computer data records to verify contractor certification in lead-safe practices in homes and other structures built before 1978.
They are opposed to a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency rule issued in 2008 that requires the use of practices and other actions aimed at preventing lead poisoning.
Beginning in April 2010, contractors performing renovation, repair and painting projects that disturb lead-based paint in homes, child care facilities and schools built before 1978 to be certified and follow specific work practices to prevent lead contamination, according to the EPA website.
Minnesota adopted the law, effective 2011, said Bruce Peterson, director of city planning and development services.
Last week, Peterson proposed the council's Community Development Committee recommend the council enact the fee, to go into effect only if the legislation survives amendment or court appeals. The recommendation failed on a 2-2 committee vote, and the matter was sent to the council without recommendation.
Monday night, the council defeated a motion to enact the fee. Those voting against were Tim Johnson, Jim Dokken and Rick Fagerlie. Those in favor were Denis Anderson and Doug Reese. Ahmann and Christianson abstained. Bruce DeBlieck was absent.
Ahmann, a committee member, said he voted to bring the matter to the council, but said the law will affect his small construction company. Ahmann said he opposes the federal rule and opposes unfunded mandates "for a service that I don't think is absolutely necessary.''
"Lead certification requirements will put a lot of people out of business. But it is a fair fee. I don't agree with the mandate. I don't agree with the fee. If it is shoved down our throats, somebody will have to pay for it. I hope the public understands it's a top-down requirement,'' Ahmann said.
"It's more regulation,'' said Christianson, noting that the construction industry is the most regulated in the country. The far-reaching requirement will increase the cost of work; however, a homeowner does not need to be certified, he said.
Anderson made the motion to enact the fee. "It makes sense to me. We'll be doing a fair amount of work and that $10 is pretty cheap,'' he said.
Even though the city won't be charging the fee, city staff will still need to check records to determine the construction date of the structure and will still need to verify contractor certification, Peterson said Wednesday.
The law authorizes jurisdictions to charge a fee for doing the research. Whoever takes out the permit would pay the cost, but ultimately those costs trickle back to the owner, Peterson said.
"It will take some time,'' he said. "It's certainly going to take as much time as we would charge for had the $10 fee been enacted.''
The council also:
- Approved new insurance deductibles that will save the city $20,385 in premiums in 2011.
- Voted to reduce the interest rate from 5 percent to 4.25 percent on street improvement assessments.
- Authorized the Community Education and Recreation Department to apply for a $250 grant from the Minnesota Frisbee Association for improvements at the city's disc golf course.
- Voted to buy a new credit card fueling system for the airport.


text:
It's Never Too Late To Spawn
It's a rare man with super sperm that can impregnate a woman when the two of them are in their seventies. The late conservative Senator Strom Thurmond, fathered a child at 74, comedian Charlie Chaplin helped his wife conceive at 73, and abstract artist Picasso made a baby at 68. And all this was before Viagra! Now science has made things possible for any Tom, Dick, and Harry with in-vitro fertilization. Thanks to IVF, Charam Singh, who is in his mid-70's, and his 70 year-old wife just gave birth to twins over the weekend in India. Congratulations?! So we get why Angelina Jolie wants to spawn over and over again with Brad Pitt, but why on earth would this woman want to take a loan out to pay all the expensive medical bills, not to mention take her va-jane out of retirement? The Panwars already had two daughters and five grandchildren together, but it wasn't enough for them. They wanted, and finally got, a male heir to pass their family farm onto. Thanks chauvinism! [BBC via Dlisted]


text:
what we do
We are a Chicago brand building company that will bring character into your marketing. When it's time for a rebrand or brand refresh, use our marketing brains to plan, direct and create your visual brand.
Graphic Design
"Invisual Media Pro" will create a professional logo design, custom business cards, flyers, t-shirts and more... At a competitive and affordable price.
Video production
Business commercial video, product promotional video, event video, interviews and more.
Best quality printing for the best price! Quick turn around time and FREE shipping! Business cards, flyers, banners, stickers, magnets, t-shirts, etc.
Employees in need of a professional head shot? Want to show off your product or service in the best quality? Invisual Media Pro is the company for you!
happy customers
Our customers are our best advertisement!
projects delivered
Every project is as exciting and fun as the first.
days of work
When you love what you do, no days off needed.
cups of coffee
Lets discuss your next project at a local coffee shop?
who we are
Invisual Media Pro is a small but mighty digital marketing agency that offers graphic & web design, video production, photography and social media management. We specialize in results driven marketing solutions to help business grow.
why choose us
To be the leading media agency within efficient implementation of video production, graphic and web design as well as brand management. We believe that the value of diligence and hard work combined with professional expertise and sublime customer service will make us succeed.
Our mission is to be an agency who has the competences and the flexibility to solve large and complicated jobs. We create new, exciting and visionary solutions in cooperation with our customers, and our solutions are always based on graphic professional competences which ensure that our creative ideas are translated into distinctive design in practice.
Ambition – Our goals are set high & we actively seek challenges & opportunities to continuously grow.
Innovation – We are bold, imaginative & seek creative ways to overcome challenges & deliver breakthrough results.
Agility – We embrace change & view it as a way to capitalize on new opportunities.
Collaboration – We eagerly seek out the experiences & insights of our team members, respect each other & work together to achieve our common goals.
Empowerment – We foster an environment where talent has a sense of ownership, confidence, responsibility & accountability to make informed decisions.
We have a long-term commitment to our employees, our customers and the communities we serve.


text:
Kolkata: Dalmia Cement plans to spend nearly Rs500 crore over the next few years to refurbish and add capacity to two cement plants it acquired last year.
The company will have to spend at least Rs100 crore to upgrade machines at the 1.5 million tonne (mt) cement factory at Meghalaya, which it acquired from Adhunik Group in September, said managing director Puneet Yadu Dalmia.
Dalmia Cement also proposes to invest Rs400 crore to raise the production capacity of Calcom Cement India Ltd. The clinker-making capacity of Calcom Cement's Assam plant will be raised from 240,000 tonnes a year to 1.2 mt and its annual grinding capacity will be ramped up by 70% to 1.7 mt.
Dalmia Cement acquired a 50% stake in Calcom Cement initially, then raised it to 76%.


text: Ban Jihad Written on 21 March 2013. Posted in Gun Control View Comments Why has no one in our government introduced a bill to ban muslim jihadist? So many lives could be saved with such a ban.Read James Holmes is now a muslim View the discussion thread. blog comments powered by DISQUS back to top Email Prev Next


text:
Model Mayhem Admin
PortradamusPhotographer Male Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US
Mayhem # 117225
About Me
I have been shooting for more than 20 years. I enjoy shooting Casual and Fashion and have done more than 100 photosessions in that category. I am a ballroom dancer and find great joy photographing dance competitions. I am also a recovering Wedding Photographer; I have more than 10 weddings under my belt, but going forward will be limiting my work in that area.
My full time job is paying the bills, so I do not charge for taking pictures. I have worked with many first-time models; I can provide directions if the photoshoot gets stuck, but otherwise I like to go with the flow. I provide full resolution images for non-commercial use and would be happy to serve as a reference for models I have worked with. I do not work with models under 18 unless both parents approve. I absolutely do not work with models 16 or younger.
Have you worked with Portradamus? Add Credits for Portradamus! >>
Ashley-Marie Zgabay
See Sample Worked together 1 times; Most recent: June 2013
Credit Notes
Aleasha Stephens MM#1812055
Alicia Thill MM#1399965
Joanna B MM#1986700
Oxana Alexieva MM#2112938
Anastasia999 MM#2524964
Loren Gray MM#1570591
Jane Kavanaugh MM#2829360
Ashley-Marie Zgabay MM#3121030
Model Mayhem Admin
Ashtoreth Model
Christina X Model
Alexia777 Model
Francesca G Model
Miss Vannette Model
Loading Content


text:
HP is unveiling a long-anticipated tablet device today based on the WebOS operating system it acquired in its $1.9bn deal to buy Palm last year. I am liveblogging from the Fort Mason Center in San Francisco, where the news conference is taking place. Read more
© The Financial Times Ltd 2016 FT and 'Financial Times' are trademarks of The Financial Times Ltd.