text:
London, Sept. 21: James Hewitt has received an offer of £600,000 for the love letters sent to him by the late Diana, Princess of Wales from a businessman who says it is his intention to return them to the Royal Family.
Ian Wills, a 41-year-old consultant to the pharmaceutical industry, signed an agreement in principle with Hewitt earlier this year and offered securities and his home in Kingswood, Surrey, as guarantees.
Despite it being the only offer Hewitt has received since he put the letters up for sale eight months ago, the former army officer remains reluctant to go through with the deal. He believes that he can yet secure a figure closer to the £10 million he originally wanted, and is hopeful that a bidding war for the letters, written between 1989 and 1991, may still occur.
Wills said yesterday: I just wanted to bring an end to the affair of the letters. I wanted to do it because I could and it just seemed the right thing to do. I also liked Hewitt and I knew the money would help him. I employed a publicist who told me that I could recoup a certain amount of the money by selling the story of the purchase to a newspaper, but I was still reconciled to taking a substantial hit on the deal.
Wills has a colourful past. His business career began to take off shortly after 1987 when he was described as a street trader when he was fined for attempting to sell copies of the book Spycatcher, written by Peter Wright, the former MI5 officer, which had been banned from sale in Britain under the Official Secrets Act.
Wills was adamant, however, that he was acting with the purest of motives over Dianas letters, that he would hand them over to her sons, Princes William and Harry, and had no intention of trying to profit from them.


text:
Plantarea Manager
- Recruiter
- MorePeople
- Location
- England
- Salary
- Negotiable
- Posted
- 25 Nov 2016
- Closes
- 25 Dec 2016
- Ref
- Contact
- Dianne Saunders
- Sector
- Garden Centres & Nurseries
- Function
- Management Jobs
- Hours
- Full Time
- Contract Type
- Permanent
Our client is an upmarket garden centre group who are seeking experienced Plantarea Managers for sites across the UK. Their up market centres have large plantareas, restaurants and cafés, along with a garden shop that offers customers a wide range of quality gifts, interior and indoor living ranges and garden sundries. They are currently looking for superb plants people to help manage their Plant Centre. They are open minded and will look at supervisory to management level candidates for the roles but candidates must have very strong horticultural backgrounds preferably within the retail sector.
The Job
Will be to manage the plant centre on a day to day basis ensuring plant stock is in tip top condition and merchandised to a high standard.
Liaising with Buyers on the selection of stock needed for the centre.
Supervising staff and holding key holder responsibilities when senior managers are unavailable.
The Candidate
For this role candidates must have:
A proven track-record in the industry along with good management and supervisory skills.
Excellent plant knowledge and a good background in horticultural retailing is a must for these posts.
Salary will be competitive and depend on experience and what you can bring to the job.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
NAA in the Press
We are thrilled here at the NAA with the successful, early and goal-surpassing completion of the capital project campaign in support of the Range Light Community Sculpture Garden! Read on for more kudos and look for upcoming Call for Entry for sculptors to enter the first annual outdoor sculpture exhibition planned for early Fall 2016 along with a BIG party!
19th Annual Regional Juried Show!
NAA Success reported in The Newburyport Daily News (Page 3)
2015 Fall Members Juried Show, Part II
Stormy Scene Takes Top Prize
Then and Now Exhibition at the NAA, celebrates the 250th anniversary of the city of Newburyport
A collaboration between the NAA, RAW Arts, in Lynn Mass, and prominent landscape artist Donald Jurney
Artful Feast 2014
16th Annual Young and Budding Exhibition in the Daily News
Best of the Best, Youth Edition
2014 Exhibition Season begins at the NAA with the Winter Members Juried Show, Part I
Local Artists Show Off Their Work
It's Official – The City of Newburyport is the State's 19th Cultural District!
Newburyport Cultural District
Fall Members Juried Show, Part I in The Daily News
Cream of the Crop
The NAA kicks off its Fall 2013 season and garners great coverage from The Daily News of Newburyport – worth a read!
A Fall Full of Art


text:
Welcome to Sarah Bettey Photography, featuring photos
from the Mt. Hood to Portland, Oregon areas and beyond
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Autumn Pool
The rain stopped for a few days at the end of last week, which was nice. But it returned over the weekend. The wet weather, combined with some pretty strong winds, stripped a good majority of the trees in our area of the remainder of their leaves. Only the maples are hanging on to their yellow leaves, and a very small amount of trees have yet to have even changed color!
Shared On:
Waters on Wednesday
Outdoor Wednesday
Wordless Wednesday
Water World Wednesday
Posted by Sarah Bettey Photography
5 comments:
All our trees have been bald for a month now . Temps have be a combination of cold during the night with frost and fog in the mornings and lovely sunny and quite pleasant during the day ! Miggs and I have been out every day walking and I the photo nut being snap happy ! Have a good day !ReplyDelete
Living in Sweden we don t have any green leaves left. A Happy Thanksgiving DayReplyDelete
I appreciate everyone that stops by to check out the Mt Hood to Portland, Oregon area through my photos ... Have a wonderful day!
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
The Most Frequently Asked Questions of Members – Answered!
Is Voice-Activated Tech the Future of Home Care?
Letter from the Veep: The New Home Care and Hospice Conference Was Designed By You, For You!
New CMS Data Contains Wealth of Hospice Information
OIG to Revisit Potential Duplicate Medication Payments through Hospice/Part D
CMS Makes Big Changes to Three Payment Models
NAHC Board Announces Strategic Planning
In the various roles he has undertaken through the years, Val J. Halamandaris has been a singular driving force behind the policy and program initiatives resulting in the recognition of home health care as a viable alternative to institutionalization. His dedication to consumer advocacy, which enhances the quality of life and dignity of those receiving home health care, merits VNA HealthCare Group's highest recognition and deepest respect.
- VNA HealthCare Group
I have the highest respect for them, especially for the nurses, aides and therapists, who devote their lives to caring for people with disabilities, the infirm and dying Americans. There are few more noble professions.
- President Barack Obama
Home health care agencies do such a wonderful job in this country helping people to be able to remain at home and allowing them to receive services
- U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) Chair, Democratic Steering and Outreach Committee
Home care is a combination of compassion and efficiency. It is less expensive than institutional care...but at the same time it is a more caring, human, intimate experience, and therefore it has a greater human element...it's a big mistake not to try to maximize it and find ways to give people the home care option over either nursing homes, hospitals or other institutions
- Former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives Newt Gingrich (R-GA)
Medicaid covers long-term care, but only for low-income families. And Medicare only pays for care that is connected to a hospital discharge....our health care system must cover these vital services...[and] we should promote home-based care, which most people prefer, instead of the institutional care that we emphasize now.
- Former U.S. Senator Majority Leader Tom Daschle (D-CD)
We need incentives to...keep people in home health care settings...It's dramatically less expensive than long term care.
- U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ)
Home care is clearly the wave of the future. It's clearly where patients want to be cared for. I come from an ethnic family and when a member of our family is severely ill, we would never consider taking them to get institutional care. That's true of many families for both cultural and financial reasons. If patients have a choice of where they want to be cared for, where it's done the right way, they choose home.
- Donna Shalala, former Secretary of Health and Human Services
A couple of years ago, I spent a little bit of time with the National Association for Home Care & Hospice and its president, Val J. Halamandaris, and I was just blown away. What impressed me so much was that they talked about what they do as opposed to just the strategies of how to deal with Washington or Sacramento or Albany or whatever the case may be. Val is a fanatic about care, and it comes through in every way known to mankind. It comes through in the speakers he invites to their events; it comes through in all the stuff he shares.
- Tom Peters, author of In Search of Excellence
Val's home care organization brings thousands of caregivers together into a dynamic organization that provides them with valuable resources and tools to be even better in their important work. He helps them build self-esteem, which leads to self-motivation.
- Mike Vance, former Dean of Disney and author of Think Out of the Box
Val is one of the greatest advocates for seniors in America. He goes beyond the call of duty every time.
- Arthur S. Flemming, former Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare
Val has brought the problems, the challenges, and the opportunities out in the open for everyone to look at. He is a visionary pointing the direction for us.
- Margaret (Peg) Cushman, Professor of Nursing and former President of the Visiting Nurses Association
Although Val has chosen to stay in the background, he deserves much of the credit for what was accomplished both at the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, where he was closely associated with me and at the House Select Committee on Aging, where he was Congressman Claude Pepper's senior counsel and closest advisor. He put together more hearings on the subject of aging, wrote more reports, drafted more bills, and had more influence on the direction of events than anyone before him or since.
- Frank E. Moss, former U.S. Senator
Val's most important contribution is pulling together all elements of home health care and being able to organize and energize the people involved in the industry.
Anyone working on health care issues in Congress knows the name Val J. Halamandaris.
- Kathleen Gardner Cravedi, former Staff Director of the House Select Committee on Aging
Without your untiring support and active participation, the voices of people advocating meaningful and compassionate health care reform may not have been heard by national leaders.
- Michael Sullivan, Former Executive Director, Indiana Association for Home Care
All of us have been members of many organizations and NAHC is simply the best there is. NAHC aspires to excellence in every respect; its staff has been repeatedly honored as the best in Washington; the organization lives by the highest values and has demonstrated a passionate interest in the well-being of patients and providers.
- Elaine Stephens, Director of Home Care of Steward Home Care/Steward Health Systems and former NAHC C
Home care increasingly is one of the basic building blocks in the developing system of long-term care. On both economic and recuperative bases, home health care will continue to grow as an essential service for individuals, for families and for the community as a whole.
- Former U.S. Senator Olympia Snowe (R-ME)
NCOA is excited to be part of this great event and honored to have such influential award winners in the field of aging.
- National Council of Aging
Health care at home…is something we need more of, not less of. Let us make a commitment to preventive and long-term care. Let us encourage home care as an alternative to nursing homes and give folks a little help to have their parents there.
- Former President Bill Clinton
The National Council on Medicaid Home Care – a NAHC affiliate - reports on recent developments in home care Medicaid fraud and abuse, including: 1) convicted beneficiary fraud in Illinois; 2) a settlement of alleged home care company fraud in New York; and 3) convicted caregiver fraud in Virginia and Texas.
As reported by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Illinois, on January 10, Valerie Johnson was sentenced to five years probation, ordered to pay $7,842.26 in restitution, and a special assessment of $100, for one count of Health Care Fraud. Specifically, the defendant had submitted false and fraudulent bills for receiving personal assistant services via the Home Services Program. While the services were supposed to be performed by her son, her son was residing approximately 225 miles away.
To see the press release, click here. To see an article about the case, click here. To see previous Council articles on Medicaid home care fraud in Illinois, and on Illinois' Home Services program, click here, here, and here.
New York
As reported in the Rochester Business Journal, on January 1, HCR Home Care (HCR) entered into a settlement agreement with the State of New York (the State) for Medicaid fraud charges by paying $2.5 million plus interest. The State alleged in the settlement agreement that, from 2002 to 2006, HCR billed for "unallowable costs" including costs associated with company vehicles, country club dues for executive employees, interest on business loans, and marketing. Additionally, the State alleged that HCR billed for home health aide services not rendered at one of its adult care facilities. The State also alleged that HCR employed 23 uncertified home health care aides who billed around 6,500 hours of work.
HCR was reportedly unaware that it had uncertified aides until the investigation began. During the investigation, HCR stated it unknowingly submitted false timesheets for aides that had inflated their hours. As part of the settlement, HCR agreed to not publically deny the facts alleged by the State in the agreement.
To see the full Rochester Business Journal article, click here. To see the full settlement agreement, click here.
As reported by the US Attorney's Office for the Western District of Virginia, on December 20, mother and son Sandra and Travis Bugg were sentenced to 36 months of probation and $5,472 in restitution for billing Medicaid for services not rendered. Additionally, Travis Bugg will be excluded from billing Medicaid and Medicare for 5 years. They had previously pled guilty to making a materially false statement in writing involving a healthcare benefit program.
On December 16, Tammy Allen pled guilty to health care fraud and making a materially false statement in writing involving a healthcare benefit program. She admitted to fraudulently billing Medicaid for services not rendered for three home visits. She faces a maximum 10-year prison sentence.
According to the US Attorney's Office,
Sandra Bugg received eligibility to receive Medicaid services through the Medicaid Consumer Directed Program for the elderly and disabled, which allows the person who receives the care to hire their own personal care assistant, regardless of their qualification. As a result, Sandra Bugg hired her son, Travis Bugg, to serve as her personal care assistant. During this time, Tammy Allen, a registered nurse, was hired to act as a service facilitator to determine the number of hours of care a recipient is entitled to receive and to provide home visits for Sandra and Travis Bugg. Travis Bugg has admitted that between September 2011 and January 2012, he billed Medicaid for 88 days of work as his mother's personal care assistant for which he did not work. Sandra Bugg has admitted to signing the time sheets showing her son working those 88 days when, in fact, she knew he had not been at her home those 88 days.
To see the press release, click here.
As reported by the US Attorney's Office for the Southern District of Texas, on December 18, Debra Jean Velasquez and Sylvia Salinas Ramirez were sentenced to 51 and 41 months in prison, followed by two years each of supervised release, for wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Specifically, they conspired to defraud the Texas Medicaid program by falsely billing home health payments. In September, the defendants had pled guilty to the charges. The total amount of the fraud was $155,127.72, and the defendants have agreed to pay that amount in restitution.
From August 2009 through June 2010, the defendants, while employed by MRNG, Inc. doing business as Caring Touch Home Health (Caring Touch), falsely billed Texas Medicaid and two Medicaid funded managed care organizations (MCOs), Evercare of Texas LLC and Superior Health Plan, Inc. The defendants admitted to creating false and fraudulent time sheets for services never rendered by Caring Touch employees, and then fraudulently billing Medicaid and the MCOs for these services.The defendants billed approximately 562 of these by wire.
The defendants also admitted to creating false and fraudulent payroll records from the false and fraudulent time sheets, which they in turn submitted to payroll staff. After the defendants received payroll checks, they fraudulently endorsed them and then cashed the checks for themselves. Neither Caring Touch nor the employees whose names were used on the time sheets and checks were implicated in the case.
As Medicaid home care spending increases, anti-fraud efforts have focused more resources in a variety of "risk areas." Recent prosecutions have highlighted serious program integrity weaknesses in both consumer-directed and agency models of home care. These prosecutions include many cases of billing for services never rendered and include allegations of beneficiary complicity as well. Often family members are involved.
It appears that the concerns with billing for services never rendered are especially acute in consumer-directed care programs. While these types of home care delivery models provide an important level of control to the client, they also run a higher risk of fraud, particularly where the caregivers are from the client's family. These risks may provide home care agencies with an opportunity to supply some program integrity oversight along with caregiver training and supervision. At the same time, agencies should guard against Medicaid programs promulgating new regulatory measures that affect agency-model and consumer directed care equally.
It can be anticipated that investigations and prosecutions will continue for some time to come as states share information and strategies. Home care companies doing business with Medicaid would be well served if they redouble their internal program integrity efforts. Home care companies should use service attendance and documentation systems that provide reliable ways to validate any self-submitted information. Further, agencies should engage in at least spot checks with recipients to ensure actual delivery of care and continued eligibility for services. In many circumstances, Medicaid will attempt to recover any fraudulent payments from the agency even if the agency is not implicated in the fraud. In addition, the fraud of an employee can create a risk that the employer is also charged with fraud. Home care companies should anticipate future regulatory and legislative action to stem the growing instances of home care fraud, as is seemingly on the horizon in Illinois. Individual caregiver fraud has also led to a movement to require background checks for caregivers.
Increasing regulation and legislation is a typical reaction to health care fraud, as regulators believe that they can solve all problems through another layer of rules. To the extent that there is a need for reforms, it is important to craft sound legislation that protects patients while putting the fewest restrictions on honest caregivers. Stakeholders should actively engage in the process of regulatory and legislative reform through the forums or state advocacy. Home care companies are encouraged to keep abreast of program integrity initiatives in their states, and to contact the Council with any questions or concerns.
About NAHC
Meetings & Education
Advocacy & Policy
Resources & Services


text:
The role of the Education is to enable visitors of all ages to learn about fine art, and to ensure that the museum is an accessible and interesting place. The goal is to encourage visitors to contemplate art, assist them in enjoying the artwork on their own terms, and to create an increasingly comprehensive vision and understanding of Icelandic and international visual arts.
The Department welcomes 13.000 pupils each year, offering free educational tours of the Museum's exhibitions, which are around 20 each year. Furthermore, the Department organizes over 100 events in the Museum's three locations.


text:
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Get Started
Already have an account? Log in here
Only show results in Virginia? Ok
Related terms for "hazardous materials transport training ":
hazardous materials companies
, hazardous materials transport companies
Compliance Solutions, the nation`s largest privately held H&S training company offers Web-Based (WBT) and Instructor-Led (ILT) training courses for clients in the U.S. and abroad. Our library of 70 hazmat and occupational health & safety courses is being constantly expanded to meet our clients diverse needs. Our proprietary learning management system (LMS) allows ...
based in Denver, COLORADO (USA).
Training courses for transportation and shipping, safety, mining, hazardous waste, environmental & more.
based in Chapel Hill, NORTH CAROLINA (USA).
The Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration formulates, issues and revises Hazardous Materials Regulations (HMR) under the Federal Hazardous Materials Transportation Law. The HMR cover hazardous materials definitions and classifications, hazard communications, shipper and carrier operations, training and security requirements, and packaging and container ...
based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA (USA).
Hazardous Material Compliance, Inc. was founded in 1986 to assist our customers in meeting the ever changing requirements of the transportation industry. With over 45 years of combined industry experience, our staff is committed to provide our customers with the highest quality of customer service. Whether you are a shipper, an airline, freight forwarder or handling ...
based in Doral, FLORIDA (USA).
The Hazardous Materials Training and Research Institute (HMTRI) is an environmental health and safety education and training organization established in 1987. The purpose of the Institute is to promote worker protection and the maintenance of a clean and safe environment through education and training. HMTRI is recognized as one of a select number of national centers for ...
based in Davenport, IOWA (USA).
IHMM is a nonprofit organization that protects the environment and the public's health and safety through the administration of credentials recognizing professionals who have demonstrated a high level of knowledge, expertise, and excellence in the management of hazardous materials. Over 15,000 homeland security, environmental protection, engineering, health sciences, ...
based in Rockville, MARYLAND (USA).
The Alliance of Hazardous Materials Professionals™ (AHMP), formerly the Academy of Certified Hazardous Materials Managers, Inc. (ACHMM) is a professional association with a membership of more than 4,000 of the nation's leading experts in environmental, health, safety and security management. AHMP is the only national organization devoted to the professional advancement of ...
based in Bethesda, MARYLAND (USA).
The All Hazards Training Center at The University of Findlay is the industry leader in development and delivery of corporate-wide custom safety and security training. Since 1986, Findlay All Hazards has trained over 220,000 professionals in a wide range of safety, security, emergency preparedness and response, and environmental management workshops. Our course catalog ...
based in Findlay,, OHIO (USA).
TMGI specializes in compliance training and consulting. Its course offerings help companies/organizations meet the training requirements of the US Department of Transportation (DOT Title 49 CFR, 172.700 172.704), International Civil Aviation Organization/International Air Transport Association (ICAO/IATA DGR), and International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMO/IMDG), as well ...
based in Strongsville, OHIO (USA).
Hazardous Materials Transportation Training. HazardousMaterials.com and Regulations Training, Inc. offer training for multi-modal hazardous materials and dangerous goods transportation via air, highway, rail, and ocean covering DOT 49 CFR, HM-215I, HM-232, IATA DGR, and IMDG Code regulations.
based in Orlando, FLORIDA (USA).
Hazard Solutions LLC is an environmental, health and safety consulting and training company. We are skilled at designing and implementing practical safety solutions for technology-oriented companies and educational institutions.
based in San Mateo, CALIFORNIA (USA).
TRL, the UK`s Transport Research Laboratory. TRL is an internationally recognised centre of excellence providing world class research, consultancy, advice and testing for all aspects of transport.
based in Wokingham, UNITED KINGDOM.
3E Company`s comprehensive suite of data products and information services enable improved compliance with global Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) requirements related to the safe manufacturing, distribution, transportation, usage and disposal of chemicals and hazardous products. This full chemical lifecycle approach enables in-house EH&S staff to reduce cost, risk ...
based in Carlsbad, CALIFORNIA (USA).
For over thirty years, Training Network has provided high quality health and safety training programs to multiple industries and countries around the world, and is recognized as one of the premier companies providing EH&S training programs to companies of all sizes. With a library that contains over 900 training programs that can be delivered in the format of your choice, ...
based in Durham, NORTH CAROLINA (USA).
Materials Testing & Inspection has firmly established itself as a leader in construction materials testing and inspection, geotechnical engineering, and environmental services. By combining our technical know-how with an understanding of industry trends, we are able to offer our clients the most efficient and effective solutions.
based in Boise, IDAHO (USA).
Raw Materials Company (A Division of International Marine Salvage Inc.) is the largest ISO 14001, registered recycler of dry cell batteries in North America. Utilizing our exclusive fully patented alkaline recycling process, we recycle 1000s of tons a year of dry cell primary batteries, at some of the most competitive rates in the industry. Raw Materials Company also ...
based in Port Colborne, ONTARIO (CANADA).
W.E. Train Consulting is, at this time, essentially Gene Sanders, DGSA, CDGT, an internationally known trainer and consultant, as well as DG classifier. Headquartered in Tampa, FL, USA, services are available globally. While most expert in shipping, offering, and accepting non-bulk materials, classifications are appropriate for all sizes. Whether you call them Hazardous ...
based in Tampa, FLORIDA (USA).
Solocks.com provides Internet-Based Training to meet the Needs of Business and Industry. Solocks provides Internet-based training courses for Asbestos Awareness, Office Ergonomics, Transportation of Dangerous Goods and WHMIS. All Solock`s courses are written in a format that is easy to read and is consistent. Each course is formatted into a series of Chapters, with each ...
based in Vancouver, BRITISH COLUMBIA (CANADA).
We are the Asbestos Awareness & Abatement Training Co. Ltd trading as AAA Training Co Ltd. The company was formed in 1999 and we specialise in the delivery of asbestos management, asbestos surveying and asbestos removal training (incorporating safety and risk management instruction), for all levels of personnel. To meet the environmental challenges of a changing world we ...
based in Sudbury, UNITED KINGDOM.
Bevcamp Environmental Services & Training, a woman-owned business, provides EPA, OSHA and DOT regulatory compliance training for large and small businesses. Customized site-specific course materials may be purchased from Bevcamp if you prefer to conduct the training yourself. Bevcamp also provides environmental and safety audits, technical writing of emergency response ...
based in Ohatchee, ALABAMA (USA).
Need help finding the right suppliers? Try XPRT Sourcing. Let the XPRTs do the work for you
Join our growing community of environmental professionals who are currently subscribed to weekly newsletters, product alerts, job alerts, and our monthly event updates and article newsletters. Stay up-to-date with the global environmental industry. Sign up for one or all of our free newsletters and alerts today.
Past issues
The personal data that you provide is subject to our Privacy Policy.
Thank you for subscribing to our eBulletins
You can modify your subscriptions at any time by logging in to your Environmental XPRT account.
Minimum 250 characters
Already have an account? Login here


text:
Mumbai, April 3: Foreign lenders have asked Dabhol Power Company (DPC) to call off the power purchase pact with Maharashtra State Electricity Board (MSEB).
Overseas creditors of Dabhol Phase I have asked the company to proceed with the termination of its PPA with MSEB as soon as permission from the Mumbai High Court comes through, Dua & Associates said in a statement issued on behalf of the lenders.
The decision to scrap the pact follows lack of progress in reaching an agreement on a viable restructuring of the project for more than 18 months.


text:
Father: William Sanders b: ca 1797 in NC
Mother: Sarah b: ca 1800 in NC
Marriage 1 Susan Somers b: ca 1826 in NC
Marriage 2 Susan A. Sanders b: Jul 1834 in Caswell Co, NC
RootsWeb.com, Inc. is NOT responsible for the content of the GEDCOMs uploaded through the WorldConnect Program. If you have a problem with a particular entry, please contact the submitter of said entry. You have full control over your GEDCOM. You can change or remove it at any time.


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|DO NOT REPLY [Bug 37350] - Problems serving large (50k+) static images on linux
|Fri, 04 Nov 2005 16:37:49 GMT
DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL, BUT PLEASE POST YOUR BUGÀ RELATED COMMENTS THROUGH THE WEB INTERFACE AVAILABLE AT <http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=37350>. ANY REPLY MADE TO THIS MESSAGE WILL NOT BE COLLECTED ANDÀ INSERTED IN THE BUG DATABASE. http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=37350 firstname.lastname@example.com changed: What |Removed |Added ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- Status|RESOLVED |REOPENED Resolution|INVALID | ------- Additional Comments From firstname.lastname@example.com 2005-11-04 17:37 ------- I don't want to be obsteferous here, but if it's a problem with naming-resources.jar it's a bit more subtle than that. I installed off of the tomcat RPMs off the apache, so, unless there's a problem with the rpms, I've got an as-shipped install. I have a naming-resources.jar in what looks like the proper location: [pcasey@localhost ~]$ find . -name naming*.jar ./realtomcat/common/lib/naming-factory.jar ./realtomcat/common/lib/naming-resources.jar ./realtomcat/common/lib/naming-factory-dbcp.jar When I do a cksum on the jar I get what looks like the right number (at least it matches the jar I yanked off my (working) windows installation). This is the chsum of the jar from the windows installation (copied onto the linux box temporarily so I could cksum it): [pcasey@localhost mirror]$ cksum naming-resources.jar 2735540403 46606 naming-resources.jar This is the cksum of the one out of /commons/lib: [pcasey@localhost ~]$ cksum ./realtomcat/common/lib/naming-resources.jar 2735540403 46606 ./realtomcat/common/lib/naming-resources.jar There is one, and only one, copy of a jar named naming-resources.jar on the machine: [root@localhost /]# find . -name naming*.jar find: ./proc/5638/task: No such file or directory ./home/pcasey/realtomcat/common/lib/naming-factory.jar ./home/pcasey/realtomcat/common/lib/naming-resources.jar ./home/pcasey/realtomcat/common/lib/naming-factory-dbcp.jar So, while it may well be a configuration problem, I don't think it's a problem with the installation or having the wrong jars floating around from a previous install. -- Configure bugmail: http://issues.apache.org/bugzilla/userprefs.cgi?tab=email ------- You are receiving this mail because: ------- You are the assignee for the bug, or are watching the assignee. --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
|View raw message


text:
Kite Making Tips & Activities
Creating a flying masterpiece
Decorating a kite is so much fun because it makes a kite special! Not only did I love to create my own designs, but I also loved to see my artwork shouting out "Here I am!" as it played in the wind. Each child can create what no one else can! Add to that the sense of accomplishment that is achieved when a sheet of plastic, sticks, and tape become a kite that really flies!


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Dennis Dam <d....@hippo.nl>
|Re: Redirects and ActionURL
|Mon, 19 Nov 2007 15:38:44 GMT
I agree that the feature of redirecting to the original page would be a nice thing to have. I just tested whether it already works like this (in a full default deploy of Jetspeed 2.1.3), which it didn't! I think the reason for that is that the ChangedPortlet is configured in portlet.xml with an expiration-cache value of -1, which means the portlet output will be cached *forever*. This means the actionURL will always be the one created during the first time the portlet was rendered. If you set expiration-cache = 0 (i.e. disable cache), a new action url will be created every time, resulting in reloading the original page correctly. But ... the url still contains the action url, which is kind of ugly. Dennis Ate Douma wrote: > Hmm, I'm not so sure this isn't a bug. > > If the generated ActionURL does point to the original page this could > lead to errors/unexpected behavior indeed. > I've to test this myself but I can see how this could be going wrong. > My expectancy would be that when a serverside "forward" is done to a > different page than requested, the PortletURL generated for portlets > on that page should point back to the forwarded psml, or at least have > some reference to the actual rendered psml. > > The main "feature" at play here is, that once a user did update its > password, the original target url would still be the target url. > So after the update the user would actually be send back to the url as > originally requested. > That by itself is a nice feature I'd definitely want (and need) to > maintain, but it shouldn't break the proper PortletURL interactions. > > Jennifer, if you can please create a JIRA issue for this with the > smallest set of interactions how to reproduce this case? > I'll pick this up then and see if/how we can solve this one (if indeed > a bug). > > Regards, > > Ate > > Dennis Dam wrote: >> Hi Jennifer, >> >> The "redirect" to the change password portlet is not a "real" browser >> redirect, that's why the encoded action URL contains your original >> url. It works differently. The moment Jetspeed detects that a >> password should be updated (see PassWordCredentialValveImpl), it >> overrides the default profiling rules for the original url with the >> "security" rule, which points to /my-account.psml by default (might >> be different in your case). So no matter where you navigate to, this >> psml will always be selected when your password needs to be updated. >> The action url which is created for the changed password portlet thus >> contains your original url, but that's no problem AFAICS, because the >> doAction() of the ChangePassword portlet will be called. Could it be >> that you have extended the default ChangePasswordPortlet, but forgot >> to call super.doAction() or so? What happens if you use the original >> ChangePasswordPortlet instead of your custom one? What version of >> Jetspeed are you using by the way ? >> >> regards, >> Dennis >> >> Ford, Jennifer M. wrote: >>> I just uncovered a problem with one of our custom portlets, and I was >>> wondering if anyone could tell me if this is the intended behavior >>> or if >>> it is a bug. When the user's password expires, they are thrown to >>> the Change Password >>> Portlet, which we rewrote to add some additional functionality. The >>> actionURL provided by the response object at that point is the >>> actionURL >>> for the original page, and not the my-account page that the user is >>> currently on. The result of this is that when they press the submit >>> button, they're not actually taken to the processAction method, so they >>> can't change their password. >>> >>> Of course, if the user manually goes to the ChangePassword portlet by >>> clicking the 'Change Password' link in the login portlet, the actionURL >>> is correct. Is this something to be expected, that if a redirect >>> happens that the >>> actionURL given is not for the currently displayed page? Thanks, >>> Jennifer >>> >>> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >>> To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com >>> For additional commands, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com >>> >>> >> >> >> --------------------------------------------------------------------- >> To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com >> For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com >> >> > > > --------------------------------------------------------------------- > To unsubscribe, e-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com > For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com > --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: email@example.com For additional commands, e-mail: email@example.com
|View raw message


text:
NEW YORK (MainStreet) — If you're like a lot of people, you get lots of credit card offers in the mail. And with those offers come promises of zero-interest balance transfers. While tempting, are they a good option for you and your family finances? A lot of times a balance transfer can be just what the credit doctor ordered in terms of getting your financial house in order. Here's what you need to know about making a credit card balance transfer.
Balance Transfers and Credit Utilization
"If you have a card that's maxed out and a second card with utilization that is next to nothing, you will likely see credit score gains if you transfer some of that high balance onto the low balance card," says Randy Padawer, a consumer advocate with LexingtonLaw. Indeed, credit utilization is one of the biggest factors when it comes to determining your credit score. However, unlike the other biggie, timely payments, you can make a big impact on your credit utilization in a short period of time. In fact, the next time your credit card reports your credit utilization ratio, you're likely to see an adjustment.
It's important to keep one thing in mind with regard to your credit utilization when thinking about a balance transfer. Credit utilization is a function of both your utilization in total and on each and every card. In other words, the ideal is to be using less than 30% of your total available credit at any given time and to be using less than 30% of your limit on every card. If you're going to do a balance transfer, you won't be impacting your overall utilization, but you will be able to move the money around from one high-balance card to something with a lower balance.


text:
- Farmable
- Farmable Farm"a*ble, a. Capable of being farmed. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
farmable — adjective Suitable for farming. Syn: arable … Wiktionary
farmable — adj. can be farmed, can be planted (about land) … English contemporary dictionary
farmable — farmˈable adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑farm … Useful english dictionary
farm — farmable, adj. /fahrm/, n. 1. a tract of land, usually with a house, barn, silo, etc., on which crops and often livestock are raised for livelihood. 2. land or water devoted to the raising of animals, fish, plants, etc.: a pig farm; an oyster… … Universalium
Agricultural history of Peru — Much of the pre history of Peru has been wrapped up in where the farmable land was located. The most populated coastal regions of Peru are the two parallel mountain ranges and the series of 20 to 30 rivers running through the coastal desert. In… … Wikipedia
Oriental Development Company — Former type Public Industry International trade Founded 1908 Defunct 1945 Headquarters Tokyo, The … Wikipedia
Climate change and agriculture — are interrelated processes, both of which take place on a global scale.[1] Global warming is projected to have significant impacts on conditions affecting agriculture, including temperature, carbon dioxide, glacial run off, precipitation and the… … Wikipedia
Pine Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania — Infobox Settlement official name = Pine Township, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania settlement type = Township nickname = motto = imagesize = image caption = image mapsize = 250x200px map caption = Map of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania highlighting… … Wikipedia
Welsh settlement in Argentina — Infobox Ethnic group group = Welsh Argentines poptime = 20,000 [http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/A1163503] popplace = Chubut Province. langs = Spanish; about eight percent also speak Welsh rels = Christianity (mostly Anglicanism and Presbyterianism) … Wikipedia
Juan Velasco Alvarado — Infobox Officeholder name = Juan Velasco |280px nationality = Peruvian order = 1st President of the Revolutionary Government of the Armed Forces term start = October 3, 1968 term end = August 30 1975 predecessor = Fernando Belaúnde successor =… … Wikipedia


text:
There are several issues affecting the future of the US wind industry but what could be most important are the passage of a Renewable Electricity Standard (RES) and the future of the grid. Can the wind industry thrive or even survive without an RES? Who is going to control siting decisions for new transmission lines – federal, state or local authorities? And who is going to pay for these new lines – utilities, developers or the public sector?
Even without an RES or solutions to hard transmission questions, the industry is still optimistically moving forward with installing wind energy. Yet with all projects come challenges including how to most effectively structure a deal and how to manage contract risk. A few mistakes on the part of the company overseeing the wind project could spell disaster. This webinar will inform you on the current state of the wind industry, assess the future of wind projects in the region and conclude with tips and tactics on development, negotiations and risk management of project contracts.
The following areas will be discussed in detail:
- Transmission issues, including the debate over payment for new lines, jurisdiction over siting and routing and acquisition of necessary property rights;
- Wind project structuring issues including financing and
- How to manage risk in wind contracts such as construction contracts.
Introduction: Randy Stratton, Co-Chair of the Midwest Wind Summit & Expo
Moderator: Bill Weimer, Faegre & Benson LLP
Betsy Schmiesing, Faegre & Benson LLP, land acquisition and transmission
Peter Halls, Faegre & Benson LLP, contracts and risk management
Peter Ekberg, Faegre & Benson LLP, M&A, finance
Space is limited so REGISTER NOW for this FREE webinar.
If you are currently involved in or are considering a wind project in the United States, then this FREE webinar, "A Legal Discussion on Wind Energy: Looking Past the Wind Industry's Hurdles and Focusing on Completing Projects" is a must-attend event. Several experts from law firm Faegre & Benson LLP, a national firm with a dedicated new energy team that addresses the needs of leading traditional and renewable energy companies, providing counsel regarding environmental and natural resources; real estate and land use; eminent domain and corridor acquisition; corporate governance; capital raising; commercial transactions; construction contracts, regulations and liability issues; intellectual property protection; and dispute resolution, including litigation of commercial, construction, energy, environmental and federal land claims, will be giving a current overview of the political climate as well as apprise attendees on some of the biggest issues surrounding contract development and risk management, followed by a Q&A session. In addition, the webinar is a free preview of the must-attend upcoming conference Midwest Wind Summit & Expo being held in Brookings, SD on October 4-6, 2010.
Space is limited to the first 100 registrants so don't delay. REGISTER NOW.


text:
Fill your leadership toolbox with result oriented skills from globally acknowledged Leadership and Change expert Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel. In this session you will learn to implement the "S.T.A.R." model of leading change and empowering followers, and maximizing their personal skills, talents and abilities as they grow and change.
One of the most rewarding tasks you have as a leader is helping others accept, handle and thrive on change. When you see the light go on in their eyes and watch them try new things, consider new ideas and welcome new concepts, it makes all your work worthwhile. Some of the topics Sheila will cover:
How to Support your followers emotional, physical, intellectual, and spiritual needs surrounding change
Examine your current training methods to ensure you are enhancing all the aspects of growth and change for your followers
Clarify the enormous value of when and how to acknowledge effort as well as results
Discover the rare leadership skill of knowing when and how to Reward individuals and teams
Based on the principles espoused in her popular book A New Breed of Leader, Dr. Sheila Murray Bethel's audiobook is an easy-to-understand action guide for leaders wishing to inspire and empower their followers. Dr. Bethel is an experienced speaker whose delivery is confident without being overbearing as she shares tips on identifying management goals and nurturing potential. Dr. Bethel weaves real-life examples into each learning point, and her empathy and insightfulness will win over listeners from all levels of management.
We've sent an email with your order details. Order ID #:
Listen on the Audible app or these devices.Launch Audible App
-or-Download Free Audible App
To access this title, visit your library in the app or on the desktop website.
Listen on the Audible app or these devices.Launch Audible App
-or-Download Free Audible App
Audible does not currently have the rights to sell this title in your country.
Please consider another book.Continue Browsing
Please add a payment method to continue.Add a Payment Method
Please edit your payment details or add a new card.
If the problem persists, contact customer service at (888) 283-5051Review My Payment Method
If the problem persists, contact customer service at (888) 283-5051
Please add your billing address to continue.Add My Billing Address
Please select a default credit card to continue.Select Credit Card
It looks like you've already used the specified payment method for a free trial.
Please contact customer service if you think we have made a mistake. (888) 283-5051Start Your $14.95 Membership
If the problem persists, contact customer service at (888) 283-5051
If the problem persists, contact customer service at (888) 283-5051


text:
SHANGHAI, March 14 (Reuters) - China stocks rose sharply on Monday, led by small-caps, with investors encouraged by a regulator's assurance it was premature to consider withdrawing government bailout funds, and comments dispelling fears of a flood of initial public offerings.
The blue-chip CSI300 index rose 1.6 percent, to 3,065.69, while the Shanghai Composite Index gained 1.8 percent, to 2,859.50 points.
Top securities regulator Liu Shiyu told reporters on Saturday that China's shift toward a registration system for initial public offerings (IPOs) would "take a relatively long time", and "it's too early to talk about" the exit of government bailout funds from the market.
Stocks rose across the board, with China's start-up board ChiNext leading the charge, up 4.7 percent. (Reporting by Samuel Shen and Pete Sweeney; Editing by Richard Borsuk)


text: "In Christian churches, a minister is someone who is authorized by a church or religious... Minister (Christianity) Pages in category "Christian clergy" This category contains only the following page. * Minister (Christianity) Retrieved from "http://religion.wikia.com/wiki/Category:Christian_clergy?oldid=25518" Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you've made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. Categories: Clergy


text:
Question on a cucumber tree
Expand Messages
- All,
I was wondering if anyone has had any experience working with
cucumber tree wood. This past October I had to clear some trees off
some property I own. One tree was large and straight enough to mill.
It turned out to be a cucumber tree, which apparently is a member of
the magnolia family. So yesterday I picked up about 70 bd ft which
has been milled and dried. Its very light wood both in color and
weight. (Sure didn't feel that light when I was loading the logs into
my van!)
Anyway, other that getting its family name off the internet, I can't
find much about it. Anyone have any experience with this wood?
Yours in sawdust,
Your message has been successfully submitted and would be delivered to recipients shortly.


text:
The Turkish medical devices and supplies industry is a fast developing sector with recent investments in most fields. In fact, during the past decade the industry has undergone significant changes.
Medical Device sector in Turkey The Turkish medical devices and supplies industry is a fast developing sector with recent investments in most fields. In fact, during the past decade the industry has undergone significant changes. Market overview The number of items produced has increased and at the same time, the quality has improved. The number of manufacturers in the industry has increased as well. Turkish medical devices and supplies industry with the quality of its medical products reached a level, which it can compete with many countries. Turkish medical manufacturers have shown a significant increase in production and have diverse product groups such as medical and surgical instruments and appliances, wadding, gauze, bandages, medical disposables, syringes, needle and catheters, ophthalmic instruments, dental instruments, laboratory diagnostics, wound closure equipment and so on. At present, the industry manufactures thousands of items ranging from the simplest disposables to the most complicated medical equipment. Turkish medical devices and disposables manufacturers comply with international procedures, quality and safety standards such as the GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), GHP (Good Health Practices), ISO standards and CE marking of the EU. The Turkish healthcare market has great volume due to the country?s population of about 72.5 million and their increasing health concerns. This means that the market is a huge and promising one for international companies who intend to enter into joint ventures and other forms of mutually beneficial cooperation with their Turkish counterparts. The development of private hospitals, clinics, health centres has shown enormous growth in Turkey, particularly for plastic and cosmetic surgery, orthopaedics, and ophthalmology. It is also worthwhile to mention here the Turkish pharmaceutical industry with its present level of development, high production capacity and exports. There are nearly 300 firms in this sector. Among 43 dealing with production, 14 of them are multinational companies. The exports of the pharmaceutical industry totalled US $ 474 million in 2009. Exports The Turkish medical devices and supplies industry fulfils domestic demand for some products and also exports a relatively significant amount. In 2009 exports totalled approximately US $ 187.1 million. Key opportunities ? Harmonisation with the EU and sector modernisation holding considerable potential for the Turkish market ? Significant scope for growth, given the size of the population and the current low consumption rate ? Introduction of universal health insurance coverage ? Potential for generic sector growth, with market demand patterns structured by a cost conscious government and a low-income population ? Export trade to benefit from closer links with the EU, an improvement in local industry standards and an increase in international investment ? Potential site for clinical trials Recent introduction of new research and development (R&D) legislation, designed to facilitate investment Latest export opportunities ? healthcare and Medical Latest export opportunities - Turkey Getting into the market The Turkish Health legislation has been adopted from the EU Legislation. All EU standards have been adapted into the system. More about doing business in Turkey Contacts Market intelligence is critical when doing business overseas, and UKTI can provide bespoke market research and support during overseas visits though our chargeable Overseas Market Introduction Service (OMIS). To commission research or for general advice about the market, get in touch with our specialists in country - or contact your local international trade team. ? Ms Asiye Yaman Trade & Investment Adviser British Embassy Ankara - Turkey Tel: +90 312 455 3246 E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com. Contact your local international trade team Events UKTI runs a range of events for exporters, including seminars in the UK, trade missions to overseas markets and support for attendance at overseas trade shows. Latest events ? Healthcare and medical EXPOMED (Medical and surgical instruments and appliances, laboratory equipment & diagnostics) Fair Istanbul 12-15 April 2012 www.expomedistanbul.com MEDIST (Medical and surgical instruments and appliances, laboratory equipment & diagnostics) Fair, Istanbul 13-16 October 201 2 www.cnrexpo.com Useful links More about OMIS and other UKTI services for exporters


text:
Interested in obtaining your GED in Lakota IA? The General Education Development examination is for adults who do not have their high school diploma. The certification that you receive upon completion of the Iowa GED examination is accepted as an equivalent credential to a high school diploma by employers and colleges across the United States.
The GED exam tests basic skills that students are taught in high school. Topics covered in GED classes include math, science, writing, reading, and social studies. Those are the subject areas that make up the General Education Development examination in Iowa.
Many GED classes in Lakota IA are offered at:
- Lakota Public Libraries
- Lakota Education Centers
- Lakota Universities
- Lakota Community Colleges


text:
Saturday 9 July 1938
It was Saturday, under the sign of Cancer. The US president was Franklin D. Roosevelt (Democratic).
Famous people born on this day include Paul Seiko Chihara and Brian Dennehy in Connecticut.
Algiers, directed by John Cromwell, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1938
On TV people were watching Ann and Harold.
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1938 or at July 09 across the years.
Old Newspapers
Have a look at the old newspapers from 9 July 1938 and get them!
Which were the most popular movies released in the last months ?
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
Find out your future
Get a FREE Numerology report based on the digits of 9 July 1938!
Wish him/her..
Historical Events
Which were the important events of 9 July 1938 ?
- Roman Catholic Church - Feast of Our Lady of Peace.
- Bah�'f Faith - Holy Day: Martyrdom of the B�b.
- Palau - Constitution Day.
- Argentina - Independence Day.
- Roman festival - Caprotinia, or feasts of Juno Caprotina.
Famous Birthdays:
- Paul Seiko Chihara: Seattle, Washington -- US / Japanese composer.
- Brian Dennehy in Connecticut: USA; actor (The Check is in the Mail, F/X, Cocoon, Ants).
- Georges Frêche: French politician who served as President of the Languedoc-Roussillon Region from 2004 until his death on 24 October 2010.
- Brian Dennehy: American actor director and producer.
- Sanjeev Kumar: Indian actor (d. 1985).
Famous Deaths:
- Benjamin Cardozo: American lawyer and judge (d. 1938).
Make this date unforgettable
Search For Your Ancestors
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Don't miss our monthly news, no spam guarantee Click here to Subscribe
...and if 9 July 1938 was your Birth Date then Join our Birthday Club!
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Remember when
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?


text:
Subscribe to this blog
Please enter your email address here to subscribe to Rockgig.
Search This Blog
Showing posts from September, 2016
Extreme "Money (In God We Trust) (Live)" from Pornograffitti Live 25
Metallica: Moth Into Flame Live On US TV.
Bad Touch new studio album Truth Be Told and 99% video
Secret Sphere - "The Scars That You Can't See" live video
Roth Brock Project - "Young Again" audio
Beth Hart - Love Is A Lie (Fire On The Floor) audio
Dan Reed Network Fight Another Day March 2017 UK Tour
Kip Winger The Borderline London 17-09-16
- Get link
- Google+


text:
Tell Us More About Your Ford Thunderbird. View all models
AutoZone carries hundreds of thousands of parts and accessories.
Select your Year, Make, Model and Engine to find those that fit your vehicle.
Sleek and sporty, your Ford Thunderbird is taking a classic car and a muscle car and mixing them into one. Its unique style is the cherry on top of its comfortable and spacious interior. With its durable, safe design, you're given the gift of peace of mind you need. Keep its safety standards high by installing AutoZone's Ford Thunderbird brake drum today.
- | Page 1 of 1 |
- Part Number: 8200
11 x 2 1/2" brakes
- | Page 1 of 1 |
When you're looking for a Thunderbird brake drum replacement, you've most likely started to notice a heavy vibrating coming from your brakes along with reduced brake performance. Come in and take a look at our premium selection of quality brake drums for Ford Thunderbird and get back that smooth ride that you crave. Our Same Day Store Pickup and Loan-a-Tool Program makes installation easy and gets you back on the road in no time.


text:
Office Suites Premium Monitor Riser, 27 x 14 x 4 1/4, Black/SilverItem#: F180-4248 | Model#: 8031001
Currently Out Of Stock!
Fellowes® Office Suites Premium Monitor Product Details
Manufactured by: Fellowes
Warranty provided by: Fellowes
UPC No: 043859470969
Mfg Part No: 8031001
Box Size:
( Length:28, Width:15, Depth:5)
Shipping Weight: 6.9500 pound(s)
Dimensional Weight: 10pounds
What is Dimensional weight?
Click here for full warranty and support information
- Fellowes logos are registered trademarks of Fellowes. All others trademarks and copyrights mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.


text:
I'm thinking we better try real hard not to PO India.
China is no friend of ours and India is rapidly becoming a
very capable world power that can counter the Chinese
in some ways. Would hate to see Obammy turn the good
relations we have had with India into a squabble.
Offending allies seems to be the only talent he has besides
sucking up to our enemies.
Bush made india a staunch ally (I think they were only second to Israel in % of those who were pro-USA.)
But Obam has already pushed most of that good work into the garbage.
if we have 4 more years of the buffoon, we risk pushign India into the opposing camp


text:
Let me introduce myself. My name is Mark Sisson. I'm 63 years young. I live and work in Malibu, California. In a past life I was a professional marathoner and triathlete. Now my life goal is to help 100 million people get healthy. I started this blog in 2006 to empower people to take full responsibility for their own health and enjoyment of life by investigating, discussing, and critically rethinking everything we've assumed to be true about health and wellness...Tell Me More
As promised, we've been hot on the trail of Big Pharma lately, passing along every bit of damning truth we can find. This Sunday's LATimes carried an article we call an "essential read" for anyone who's been following and cursing the industry's exploitation of the American public.
The strategy that has made the pharmaceutical industry one of the wealthiest and most powerful on Earth is finally starting to betray it. Beginning in just a few weeks, and continuing over the next several years, some of the biggest-selling and most profitable drugs in history will lose their patent protection. …The real problem is that the industry's scientists have hit a dry spell. They are not discovering enough new drugs to replace the aging standbys. Last year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved just 19 new medicines, according to preliminary data, the fewest since 1983. Lost in all the hand-wringing on Wall Street is a recognition of how the industry got itself into this fix in the first place. For 25 years, the drug industry has imitated the basic business model of Hollywood. Pharmaceutical executives, like movie moguls, have focused on creating blockbusters. …The strategy had a flaw that executives have long ignored: It required extraordinary amounts of promotion at the expense of scientific creativity. To make the strategy work, the drug industry put its marketers in charge; scientists were given a back seat. Is it any wonder that executives at many companies have watched their pipelines of new drugs slow to a trickle?
via LA Times
The article goes on to detail depraved and doomed business model of the Big Pharma execs, who the author notes are now much more likely to be former marketing gurus than M.D.s. Their "blockbuster" objective has not only diminished the role of scientists (and science!) within the companies, it's pushed out the vision of developing drugs for truly life-threatening medical conditions (as opposed to common "symptoms") in this country and abroad, such as malaria, which the article notes, "kills a child every 30 seconds."
An article in The New Yorker last week highlighted the growth of "medical philanthropies" that devote their dollars to the development of treatments for medical conditions the pharmaceutical industry sees no financial motivation to invest in. The foundation leader profiled was none other than a former Big Pharma exec who set up her own medical philanthropy after developing myeloma, a form of cancer with relatively few treatment options and a grim prognosis. Is it too much to ask for these corporations to cure real diseases?
It's no surprise to us that Big Pharma is headed for a big fall. The faster the better, we say. Their marketing ploys, which have preyed upon the fears and lack of medical knowledge (Do we all need to go to medical school now to protect ourselves?) in the general public are more than a greedy sham; they're a crime. These companies don't answer for the deaths associated with premature distribution and advertising of drugs, like Vioxx, that haven't been thoroughly tested for longer term safety issues across a wide range of people. They don't answer for the debilitating side effects of their happy commercial jingle drugs, side effects that many patients will live with for the rest of their lives. Come in with slightly "elevated" cholesterol levels and a couple years later (and many dollars poorer) be left with debilitating muscle pain. And those pesky little lawsuits? With multi-billion dollar profits every year, the payouts are momentary inconveniences, simple drops in the bucket.
For now, however, Big Pharma will continue its "blockbuster model." As the article noted, Eli Lilly is now beginning the marketing initiative for its newly approved daily version of Cialis. And millions of Americans (in this case, men) will ask their doctor about it at their next appointments. Clearly, Big Pharma is going to suck this model dry, trodding along, eyeing the public in typical ravenous fashion. Follow the Pied Piper, ladies and gents, free trial offer included.
net efekt Flickr Photo (CC)
Further Reading:
PharmaGossip: Big Pharma Job Cuts En Masse
Pharma Marketing Blog: The Looming Patent Meltdown
If you'd like to add an avatar to all of your comments click here!
20 Comments on "Big Pharma: Bad Science AND Bad Business"
Can't you just stick to nutrition? You can keep your anti-capitalist liberal politics. I can get that everywhere else as the nation is literally drowning in it. Do I need to get that socialist crap here too?
You know what, Madmax? I think you'd have a point if the pursuit of profit actually led the pharmaceutical companies to develop more lifesaving drugs. The point that the L.A. Times article makes is that they are so concerned with short-term profit that they are not actually developing any new drugs. They're spending all their money trying to get people to take more of the old drugs.
Good post Mark. But I guess, at least according to Max, it's anti-American to request that Big Pharma have a little honesty in their business dealings….especially since so many people can be harmed or killed by their products!! Keep up the postings Mark, most of us appreciate them!
It's not even about honesty, it's about having a sustainable business model, which I should think any capitalist would want from publicly traded companies.
No it is pretty well excepted that Merc knew it was unsafe when they released it.The low estimate is 50,000 deaths. I was working in a hospital pharmacy when they were promoting it for off label uses. Of course it was 100 times the cost of traditional NSAID s.
I say keep these types of articles coming Mark! I find them very informative and they have a whole lot to do with health, especially considering that $$$ come before our actual health when it comes to these companies.
The Vioxx issue was brought up in the article itself. This is the LATimes' note about the author:
"Melody Petersen covered the drug industry for the New York Times from 1999 to 2003, and is the author of "Our Daily Meds," which will be published in March."
Though she inevitably has her personal perspective, I'd hardly say she's ignorant about the practices and lawsuits of the pharmaceutical industry.
What happened to the forum? Mark, I ask that you please not erase this and respond to one simple point. You ran a piece here about how glyconutrients are a scam/bogus etc. I don't disagree with this but then explain to me how you are comfortable doing business with Doug Kaufmann who had a sponsor at one time trying to sell this worthless crap to the viewers. The "alternative/natural" medicine people are just as guilty of telling half-truths as the pharmaceutical companies.
Hi Everyone,
I would like to ask that people be respectful of others in this comments area. You can make your point without being insulting. When you make a point aggressively, it polarizes people instead of convincing them.
I had eye surgery and in the post-op pack was MAXIDEX( dexamethasone) drops by Alcon Labs, Ft. Worth, Rx. Eight drops later and I was BLIND Other complications are optic nerve damage, corneal damage, glaucoma and secondary infection
I had eye surgery and in the post-op pack was MAXIDEX(dexamethasone) drops by ALCON LABS.
Two days later I was BLIND
Use Google and enter EPOCRATES MAXIDEX REACTION to verify
Or call 800-757-9195
Whenever I'm following any healthy eating regimen I suffer from painful leg cramps at night. Since switching to Primal Blueprint eating I continue with the same issue despite normal labs (electrolytes). I can say that the cramps are not as severe as in the past but would like the all important good night sleep without this content interruption! Please advise.


text:
Will Harvey's Zany Golf
Secret level
On the last level (Energy), you will see a mouse hole where eyes appear sometimes. When the eyes turn red, putt the ball into the hole. You will be teleported to the secret course 'Mystery'.
Contributed By: nado.
Know Something We Don't?
You can submit new cheats for this game and help our users gain an edge.
Have We Been Fooled?
You can submit a problem report for any non-working or fake code in the lists above.


text:
Shooting a load into the woods
Awesome video! I love seeing you shoot with that mosquito hanging on. It'd be cool to do this together or with a mate - let he Mosquitos buzz around our cocks and shafts and balls!
aweesome dude. you showed that mosquitoe who's boss
Love seeing your big cockhead up close and seeing it get so engorged right before you start squirting. You cum so many times. I love seeing it spurting out.


text:
Celebrate the new baby and decorate your baby shower party with custom stickers by StorkBabyGiftBaskets.com. Our personalized gift tags are cute and colorful and will enhance the display of your party favors, gifts and treats. We'll customize your sticker labels with your shower details and ship them to you in plenty of time for your special event!
Showing items 1-41 of 41.


text:
out in left field(redirected from in left field)
out in left field
Fig. offbeat; unusual and eccentric. (See also out of left field.) Sally is a lot of fun, but she's sort of out in left field. What a strange idea. It's really out in left field.
(way) out in left field
not effective, useful, or likely Some of these ideas are from out in left field, and I can't imagine where my students get them from.
out in left field
Also, out of left field. Eccentric, odd; also, mistaken. For example, The composer's use of dissonance in this symphony is way out in left field, or His answer was out of left field; he was totally wrong. This idiom refers to baseball's left field but the precise allusion is disputed. Among the theories proposed is that in some ballparks the left field wall is farther from the batter than the wall in right field. Another is that in early ballparks, left field was often larger than right field and therefore was home to more lost balls and general confusion. [Mid-1900s] Also see far out.
out in left field
mod. wrong; off base; loony. Don't pay any attention to her. She's out in left field as usual.


text:
$ 299.99
FuturePay tabs up to $3,000.
Squier Stop Dreaming Start Playing! Set: Jaguar Bass Special SS with Fender Rumble 15 Amp
There's no easier and better way to get started on electric bass than this electrifying Squier set. Opening the box opens your musical future—a sleek and powerful short-scale Jaguar Bass SS a great-sounding 15-watt Fender Rumble 15 amp and all the accessories you need: instructional DVD electronic tuner gig bag cable and strap.
A modern favorite among players everywhere the Jaguar Bass delivers enormous sonic versatility. Designed with the best in contemporary bass innovation it offers tonal muscle and finesse style and value with a comfortable short scale and powerful dual-pickup combination. The Fender Rumble 15 combo is the perfect bass practice amp with 15 watts of power a sturdy 8" speaker easy-to-use controls and a rugged enclosure it delivers pure Fender bass tone with terrific performance. It's everything you need to Stop Dreaming and Start Playing!


text:
Israelis, Palestinians resume security talks
Israeli and Palestinian officials are resuming security talks after a week of violence in which about 60 people have been killed.
They are expected to meet overnight to discuss a proposal by Israel to pull back its forces in the Gaza Strip in return for a halt to Palestinian bombings and rocket attacks.
Israeli Foreign Ministry spokesman Gidon Meir says it will do what it agreed to under the terms of the internationally brokered peace road map.
But he says the Palestinians must fulfill a number of pre-conditions before they can take control of the territories.
"Arrest and bring to justice the terrorists, dismantle the terrorist organisations, collect the illegal weapons and stop the incitement," he said.
"Then and only then will we be able to make sure that there will be no terror from these areas."
The Palestinian Information Minister, Nabil Amr, says the Palestinians will honour their side of the bargain.
"We are ready to take over the areas from which the Israelis withdraw," he said.
"We are not speaking now about the partial withdrawal. The main condition for the Palestinians, the withdrawal, must be according to the road map."
Topics: unrest-conflict-and-war, israel


text:
NEW YORK (Reuters) - Major League Baseball said cable TV group iN DEMAND had struck a deal to carry MLB's "Extra Innings" package for broadcast outside a team's local market, broadening the potential audience to some 40 million homes.
The iN DEMAND owners -- Comcast, Cox Communications and Time Warner Cable -- will also distribute the MLB Channel when it is launched in January 2009, said MLB, the governing body for the professional game in the United States as it announced the seven year deal.
The iN DEMAND trio agreed to carry the package with immediate effect. The package also is available via satellite TV provider, DIRECTV.
The deal follows complaints from lawmakers and fans that a deal between DIRECTV and MLB struck in March would disenfranchise viewers who previously watched "Extra Innings" on cable services or rival satellite network DISH, owned by EchoStar Communications Corp..
IN DEMAND also offered to make the Extra Innings subscription package available to other cable companies across the United States, MLB said. These operators also would be required to carry the MLB Channel once launched.
MLB said its deals with DIRECTV and iN DEMAND mean the MLB Channel, which will broadcast baseball 24 hours a day all year, is expected to launch in 40 million homes.
Chase Carey, chief executive of DIRECTV said his company is pleased with its revised agreement with MLB.
"It recognizes DIRECTV's role in this process by providing us unique financial benefits in Extra Innings, a leadership equity position in the MLB Channel, an ability to develop expanded features available only to DIRECTV customers as well as exclusivity of MLB Extra Innings against satellite and other key cable competitors, Carey said.


text:
Thursday, September 1, 2011
CIBER Signs Norwegian Furniture Chain
Greenwood Village, Colorado-based CIBER, the provider of information technology consulting and products, said today that it has been selected by Bohus, a nationwide furniture chain based in Norway. CIBER said that it has been engaged to provide enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions to the retailer. Size of the win was not disclosed. CIBER said the deal will include implementing SAP products, POS systems, and a Web shop.


text:
Daily Gift Idea: EyeClops Night Vision Goggles 2.0
Jakks Pacific's EyeClops Night Vision Goggles are a top contender for the coolest tech toy aroundactually, that may not be entirely fair. Sure they're marketed toward kids, but these things are the real deal, and for kids and adults alike, the possibilities are endless. The goggles work in pitch black, allowing visibility at up to 50 feet away. They'll probably make some kidor grownupin your life very happy. And at $59.99, maybe you can buy a present for yourself, as well.
Oh, and Santa, if you're reading this, you might want to invest in better cloaking technology next year.
Find more great high-tech holiday gift
More Daily Gifts:
Today's Last-Minute Gift Idea: LastPass 3.0 Premium
Last-Minute Holiday Gift Pick: 23andMe
Today's PCMag Holiday Gift Pick: Chromecast Audio
Today's Holiday Gift Pick: Mattel View-Master VR Viewer
Today's Holiday Gift Pick: XYZprinting da Vinci Jr. 1.0 3D Printer


text:
Let us know when your receive great advice so we can thank our lawyers and point others with similar questions in the right direction.Got it!
I entered the US legally with F - 1 visa . Get married and apply for AOS . I dropped out classes after submitting the application but my marriage falled apart so I withdrew I - 485 . I have been out of status for 2 months . what is my chance of getting h1b approval ? if i get approved , do i need to go back to home country for stamping ? what is the consequence of not getting stamp ?
You need to have a valid nonimmigrant status at the time of filing an application for a 'change of status'. If you are currently out of status, you will not be able to file for a change of status within the U.S. and will need to apply for a visa stamp at a US consulate. Please be aware that once you are out of status, there are adverse consequences if you are unlawfully present in the U.S. - you should consult an experienced immigration attorney to discuss this further.
Disclaimer: The information provided here is generalized and should not be relied upon as legal advice. This communication does not create an attorney-client relationship.Ask a similar question
Once you are out of status you cannot adjust status from within the US. You will have to leave the country and go through consular processing.
You should consult with an immigration attorney now and develop a plan for leaving and reentering the country legally. If you stay out of status for 180 days to 1 year you will be barred from from coming back to the US for three years. If you stay here out of status longer than 1 year you will be barred from coming back to the US for 10 years. There are serious consequences to being in the US out of status so this is not something you should wait to figure out.Ask a similar question
You are accruing unlawful presence, and not only do you need to consular process any visa, you also may need a waiver for the unlawful presence if you overstay more than 180 days.
Dhenu Savla, Esq.
SwagatUSA, LLC
This answer does not create an attorney-client relationship and is not meant to be relied upon as legal advice.Ask a similar question
If you have less than 180 days unlawful presence, it should be no problem. If you do not depart the U.S. and you do not get a change of status, you will continue to accrue unlawful presence and you will not be in valid H1b status.
The above is intended only as general information, and does not constitute legal advice. You must speak with an attorney to discuss your individual case.Ask a similar question
Post a free question on our public forum.Ask a Question
- or -
Search for lawyers by reviews and ratings.Find a Lawyer


text:
GUESS Kids, the children's line extension from global lifestyle brand, GUESS? Inc., is a fashion-forward collection of clothing geared towards the trendsetting boy and girl. Initially established as Baby GUESS in 1984 featuring a line of baby's clothes, the label later changed its name when the brand began introducing a wide-range of clothing for toddlers and kids. Charming the world with its playful, yet creative apparel worldwide, customers have full access to the trend-savvy styles on the GUESS Kids e-commerce site at the click of a button.
The GUESS Kids collection features a variety of silhouettes across sizes 2-16 in girls and 2-20 in boys. For newborn girls, designs range from one-piece body suits, two-piece top and bottom sets as well as a selection of ruffled babydoll dresses with built-in bloomers. An assortment of tee and pants sets, coveralls and playsuits can be spotted season after season for newborn boys. Girls sizes 2-16 are offered a variety of trend-driven garments including dresses, tops, outfit sets, bottoms, denim as well as an array of jackets and sweaters to satisfy any mini-fashionista's wardrobe. For boys sizes 2-20, a mixture of graphic tees, button-down shirts, bottoms, denim, jackets and sweaters dominate each delivery's new arrivals.
brand contact
Guess Europe Sagl
Strada Regina 44,
CH – 6934 Bióggio
Tel. +41 91 809 50 00
press contact
Guess Europe Sagl
CH – 6934 Bióggio
Tel. +41 91 809 50 00


text: Health Discovery Corporation (OTCBB: HDVY) announces that Richard Scott Tobin, its President, General Counsel, Principal Financial Officer, Principal Accounting Officer and Director, has stepped down from all positions effective October 10, 2010. On April 15, 2009, Mr. Tobin began his employment at Health Discovery Corporation. On July 13, 2010, Mr. Tobin was informed by the two independent members of the Board of Directors that the Company agreed not to renew his employment agreement when it expired on October 15, 2010, as previously announced by the Company. On August 9, 2010, Mr. Tobin stepped down from his day-to-day management responsibilities, while remaining on the Board of Directors. On October 2, 2010, Mr. Tobin executed a release agreement, which was subject to a seven-day revocation period pursuant to certain age discrimination laws. Mr. Tobin did not revoke the agreement during this period, which expired on Saturday, October 9, 2010, as previously announced by the Company. As part of his employment agreement, Mr. Tobin's 4.5 million options have vested. The Company has agreed (i) to pay Mr. Tobin $271,931.07, (ii) to extend his options until January 15, 2012, and (iii) to allow Mr. Tobin to pay with a portion of his HDC shares up to $170,000 related to any option conversion tax liability. The Company expects to incur an expense of $127,164 in the fourth quarter relating to the release agreement. Mr. Tobin has further agreed that for a period of three years, he will not (i) solicit proxies or consents to vote any securities of HDC, (ii) engage in short selling the common stock of HDC, (iii) act alone or in concert with others to seek to control or influence the management, board of directors or policies of HDC, and (iv) cooperate with any party seeking to do any of the foregoing.


text:
Colony Attack Level 06 Tips and Strategies
Colony Attack
By: Geek Beach
Genre: Strategy
Video Tips
This video walkthrough demonstrates how to beat Level 06 without any power ups. Uploaded on Colony Attack Epic Battles official channel at August 20, 2014.
Still need help to finish Colony Attack level 06?
I will update this post with more tips and tricks, so please bookmark this page and keep on checking in!
If you have any questions, feel free to ask for extra help in the comments section.
Hit like if this helped you!
Visit Colony Attack walkthrough page for level videos, tutorials, cheats and more.
Level 06 Questions
Questions related to level 06 of Colony Attack iPhone game.


text:
|Page (1) of 1 - 02/27/12
|email article
|print page
TV host Ryan Seacrest said he had no idea Sacha Baron Cohen was going to spill the supposed ashes of North Korean leader Kim Jong-il all over his tuxedo.
|Ryan Seacrest Surprised by Sacha Baron Cohen's Ashy Stunt
Source:GrabNetworks (c). All Rights Reserved


text:
Jockey Sport Performance Push-Up Seamless Sports Bra 7786
Ships from USA , delivers within 14-21 DaysAdd to wishlist
- Non-adjustable straps with racerback
- Medium to light graduated padding gives lift and cleavage
- Seamless wireless cups have graduated removable padding
- Tall center front offers great coverage
- Wide elastic bottom band for comfort
- Sides and back have hidden elastic at edges for a great fit
- Pull-over style
- Nylon/spandex
- Hand wash
- Imported
- Web ID: 819006337
Special Offers
Return Policy
No questions asked return or exchange*: items may be returned or exchanged for a full refund in the original form of payment or a Vogily Credit within 14 days after shipping. Your satisfaction is our biggest prize, so we do everything to ensure that you are happy with your purchase. All products are 100% authentic, procured from brands directly and are backed by our purchase protection with 10 times money back guarantee. *Please refer to the detailed return policy on the site for exceptions
Ships from USA , delivers within 14-21 Days


text:
PricesLowest price guarantee!
All our prices include VAT.
ATTENTION: We offer a lowest price guarantee. Other suppliers might calculate additional costs or use thinner frames.
Prices canvas prints
Other sizes
Besides our standard sizes we can make any size you want. Below you can manually enter your desired size. Our system automatically calculates the price for you when you click on the button. The maximum size we can make is 90 x 140 cm, and the minimum is 20 x 20 cm. All our canvases are supplied with a free hanging kit.
Prices photo on wood
Prices for the different variations
For both variations - with vertical and horizontal slats - the prices are the same. Our wood prints are always supplied with a FREE hanging system and made from sustainable pine wood.
Prices framed prints
Prices for the different variations
We offer 4 color variations for the photo frames: white, black, oak and whitewash oak. All the prices for these frames are the same. Our photo frames are always supplied with a FREE passepartout and hanging kit.
Prices floating frames
Prices for the different variations
We offer 3 color variations: white, black and bare wood. All the prices for these frames are the same.
Our floating frames are only available for our standard canvas sizes. Because our canvas prints are carefully mounted onto the floating frame, it is not possible to order them separately. Unfortunately, at this moment we do not offer floating frames for HD Metal.
Prices phone cases
Apple iPhone
Prices for the different finishings
For all phone models and both finishings, matt and high gloss, the prices are the same.


text:
Wednesday 1 May 1929
It was Wednesday, under the sign of Taurus. The US president was Herbert Hoover (Republican).
Famous people born on this day include Sonny James [James Loden] in Hackelburg and Robert Varnajo.
The Black Watch, directed by John Ford, was one of the most viewed movies released in 1929
But much more happened that day: find out below..
You can also have a look at the whole 1929 or at May 01 across the years.
Old Newspapers
Have a look at the old newspapers from 1 May 1929 and get them!
Which were the most popular movies released in the last 30 days ?
TV Series
Which were the most popular TV series released in the last months ?
Find out your future
Wish him/her..
Historical Events
Which were the important events of 1 May 1929 ?
- Saint James the Less.
- Saint Sigismund of Burgundy.
- Saint Florine
- Saint Augustin Schoeffer
- Saint Theodulf.
- Saint Andeol.
- Czech Republic - "National Love Day" ? couples tend to flock to the memorial of the poet Karel Hynek M�cha in Prague and kiss.
- Festival of Matsu in Taiwan and various locales along the southern coast of China (2005).
- Malta - L-Ewwel ta Mejju, Malta, Jum il-haddiem (Worker's Day).
- United States - Law Day, U.S.A., Loyalty Day.
- Roman Empire - fourth and last day of the Floralia in honour of Flora.
- Roman Empire - all-female festival in honour of Bona Dea.
- Saint Joseph the Worker (also known as Saint Joseph's Day).
- Maharashtra Divas (Maharashtra Day) in the state of Maharastra, India. On May 1, 1960, Maharashtra came into existence when Bombay State was split into the new linguistic states of Maharashtra and Gujarat.
- Beltane, L� Bealtaine, the first day of Summer in modern Ireland was celebrated by the Celts, and is now also celebrated by Neopagans and Wiccans.
- May crowning - Unofficial ritual ceremony usually happening in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Lei Day - Hawaiian holiday for the Lei.
- Saint Jeremiah.
- May Day, Labour Day, Workers' Day, Day of the International Solidarity of Workers.
- Italy - national holiday (Giorno dei Lavoratori).
Famous Birthdays:
- Sonny James [James Loden] in Hackelburg: Alabama, USA; rocker (Young Love).
- Robert Varnajo: French road bicycle racer, who won a stage in the 1954 Tour de France.
- Valentin Huot: .
- Ralf Dahrendorf: German-English sociologist and politician (d. 2009).
- Farm workers' strike begins in East-Groningen.
- Police kill 19 Mayday demonstrators in Berlin, Germany.
Make this date unforgettable
Search For Your Ancestors
Subscribe to our Newsletter
Don't miss our monthly news, no spam guarantee Click here to Subscribe
...and if 1 May 1929 was your Birth Date then Join our Birthday Club!
Genealogy: find out your family heritage
Which were the most popular books released in the last weeks ?
Remember when
What videogames would you be playing back in the days ?


text: We maintain our positive long-term outlook for the emerging markets. However, those same unresolved macro issues that could impact the US fixed income market could affect the emerging markets debt asset class as well. Against this backdrop, we reduced certain holdings during the third quarter to capture profits and to reduce the Fund's overall risk exposure. Should spreads widen from current levels, we would look to add to our risk exposure.Disclaimers Regarding Fund Commentary - The Fund Commentary is intended to assist shareholders in understanding how the Fund performed during the period noted. Views and opinions were current as of the date of this press release. They are not guarantees of performance or investment results and should not be taken as investment advice. Investment decisions reflect a variety of factors, and the Fund and UBS Global AM reserve the right to change views about individual securities, sectors and markets at any time. As a result, the views expressed should not be relied upon as a forecast of the Fund's future investment intent. Past performance does not predict future performance. The return and value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Any Fund net asset value ("NAV") returns cited in a Fund Commentary assume, for illustration only, that dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested at the NAV on the payable dates. Any Fund market price returns cited in a Fund Commentary assume that all dividends and other distributions, if any, were reinvested at prices obtained under the Fund's Dividend Reinvestment Plan. Returns for periods of less than one year have not been annualized. Returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and other distributions, if any, or on the sale of Fund shares.


text:
erinstringer3 on Oct 24, 2013
I ordered this to go with a Snow White Halloween costume, the online photos don't do it justice! It's so beautiful, quite large, shipped fast and came beautifully wrapped with a cute little ornament in the order and a 15% off coupon. Exceeded expectations!
Anonymous on Mar 19, 2013
unique but small inside-but very cute will adapt.many thanks!
Anonymous on Oct 4, 2012
We absolutely love this bag. My daughter cannot wait to trick or treat with it as Snow White. Thank You!
Reimagining the Unimaginable
When it comes to my designs I try to think outside the traditional shapes and material and try more to create something that redefines what everyday items look like. My creations also reflect who I am as an individual. They're whimsical, humorous, complex, and just fun! I love to make people smile and I want my creations to be able to do so. As weird as it sounds my inspiration for this shop and my creations comes from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. My favorite song from the movie is Pure Imagination and it has inspired me to push my creativity as hard as I can in order to create items people haven't seen before. I love putting smiles on people's faces by creating items that can't be found at your near-by department store.
"Hold your breath, make a wish, count to three. Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you'll see into your imagination. We'll begin with a spin traveling in the world of my creation. What we'll see will defy explanation."~ Willy Wonka
Thanks so much for visiting and if you have any questions feel free to contact me on here.
Happy shopping!
Around the web
Shop members
Owner, Designer
I'm from a small town in Ohio. I treasure the simplicity of country living and it has inspired me to be imaginative and creative. As a kid I loved making crafts with my mom. She has always been an inspiration to me.
Shop policies
"Come with me and you'll be in a world of pure imagination. Take a look and you'll see into your imagination."~ Willy Wonka
He might be fictional character but I have taken the words to Pure Imagination to heart and I try to view the world and the ordinary objects in it with imagination and inspiration and the desire to transform them into whimsical pieces of art.
I hope you love what you see and if you have any questions I want to answer them :)
I wish ya'll a life full of wonderful days!
Accepted payment methods
Custom items will vary depending on the request. Just let me know what you want in a convo and I'll give you an estimated time it will take to complete and ship the item.
If you have any questions about any of my policies please feel free to convo me and I'll be more than happy to answer them :)
Refunds and Exchanges
If for some reason the product is faulty please immediately contact me about the product's problem and your intention to return the item. I will only accept the return within five days of you having received it . After five days it will be up to my discretion. Also, the customer will not be responsible for shipping fees. I would rather make it right by fixing the item or making you a new one as fast as I can rather than refunding it but it's up to the customer's preference.
I'm here to make sure my customers are happy so if you have any question I'll answer them and if you have any requests I will try my best to fulfill them! Thank you so much!


text:
Smooth operator
Simplicity makes a welcome return with the Astaire Collection. Designed with graceful tapered legs and subtle curves. Match the pieces together for a complete look.
Era-defining design
The vintage-inspired design is what sets this collection apart. The sides are cased in a dark stained walnut, giving it some mid-century sophistication.
Intriguing contrast
Bringing it right up to date is the glossy finish on the drawers. It really pops against the dark, solid walnut handles and feet.
Practical storage
With plenty of spacious storage for a clutter-free look – two large drawers topped by a slender, compartmentalised one. An excellent value addition.
Visit us
Want to see our furniture up close and personal? Our showrooms are open 7 days a week.


text:
Red gemstone sharing its name with a saint. Said to prevent misfortune.
Garnet (ガーネット, Gānetto?) is a recurring item in the series.
Final Fantasy IXEdit
Restores HP. It cannot be used in the field. Equip as an Add-on.
Garnet is an item and Add-on, and can be obtained by synthesizing it for 350 gil on disc 4 at Daguerreo, Black Mage Village, or in Memoria at Hades, and requires an Ore and Remedy. It can be found in the Outer Island Chocograph (x16) and in Alexandria on disc 3, dropped from Abadon and Stilva, or stolen from Abadon and Chimera. It teaches the abilities Bahamut and Healer, and when used as an item, restores HP equal to the number of Garnets in the player's inventory x12.
The more Garnets in the player's inventory, the more powerful Bahamut's Mega Flare becomes, as per the following formula:
Final Fantasy XIEdit
The Garnet serves mainly as an item to craft various mid-level equipment (from about level 30 to about level 75), and functions in some ways as a less powerful Ruby (in that its bonus to Fire is about half). It has an additional use in being used to placate a group of Opo-opo after the player steals their red stone from the Cermet Headstones during the Rise of the Zilart missions. It is mostly found in treasure chests (where it is one of many random items that may be acquired).
Final Fantasy XII: Revenant WingsEdit
Final Fantasy XIVEdit
Garnets are a type of gem used by Goldsmiths to craft various mid-level jewelry for melee fighters.
Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles: Ring of FatesEdit
A very hard stone frequently combined with iron and used to strengthen less sturdy items.
Garnets are a group of silicate minerals that have been used since the Bronze Age as gemstones and abrasives. The birthstone for January is a garnet.


text:
King Cole ZIG ZAG Sock Wool 4 ply 3009 New York
DescriptionZig Zag 4 ply wool yarn from King Cole, suitable for socks, accessories and garments, see related items below for 2 crochet patterns (4 styles) made in King Cole 4ply.
50% Superwash Wool and 50% Nylon.
100g ball approx 448m.
Needle size: 3.25mm.
Tension: 36 rows x 28 sts = 10cm.
Machine washable 40.
There is a free pattern for Kilt Socks and Boot Socks, see related items below for free sock patterns.


text:
- Fine
- Fine Fine (f[imac]n), adv.
1. Finely; well; elegantly; fully; delicately; mincingly.
[Obs., Dial., or Colloq.]
[Webster 1913 Suppl.]
2. (Billiards & Pool) In a manner so that the driven ball strikes the object ball so far to one side as to be deflected but little, the object ball being driven to one side. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.


text:
Sorry, I didn't know there were technical issues with the attachments. If anyone is interested here are the links.
The Crayola site used to have a Halloween bingo game that is a big hit at out firestation's annual Halloween party for the kids. Is it still on the site? That is alot of fun!! We also used the blank pumpkin on that page and had a decorate the pumpkin contest, using crayons, glitter, etc. We awarded a prize for different age groups- Have fun!!!
The bingo is still there. Thanks.
first of all that bag is too CUTE! Second youcould do the plastic bags that are shaped like hands and put a candy corn in each finger. Then you can fill the rest w/ popcorn and then just have a twisty tie to close it with. My aunt did a halloween carnival party and did this and all the kids (ALL AGES) LOVED IT!