text:
- Online Store
- Services
- Shopping at Opus Stores
- Shopping Online & By Phone
- Save as an Opus PLUS Member
- Custom Canvas Canvas, Stretcher Frames, & Panels
- Fine Art Digital Printing & Mounting
- DIY Framing
- Visiting Artist Demonstrations
- How-to Library
- Classroom Space Rental
- Community Workshops & Classes
- Opus Visual Arts Newsletter
- Business-to-Business Services
- Art Education & School Accounts
- Community Support & Donations Program
- Resources
- Art & Community News
- Locations & Ordering Info
Escoda Versatil Brushes
Kolinsky is king but these synthetic sable brushes are vying for the throne!
Escoda's Versatil brushes provide a professional-quality, synthetic alternative to Kolinsky Sable brushes at a fraction of the cost. These top-quality, short-handled, synthetic brushes are lauded by professionals worldwide as standing up to the revered Kolinsky brush hair, from the feel and spring, to the perfect brush point. Additionally, their synthetic composition provides an animal-friendly alternative to Kolinsky Sable brush hairs.
Featuring exceptional snap, superior absorption and excellent fluid retention, optimal for painting in watercolour.
Available in Round, Rigger, Flat, Filbert and Bright, from a diminutive size 2/00 to a bold size 22, the wide assortment of brushes allows you to create both fine detail and large areas of colour with superior performance.
The Making of an Escoda Versatil Brush
Handmade in Spain, the Escoda family take great care in producing their brushes. Ricard Escoda, Senior, paid a visit to Opus to demonstrate the Versatil. He had everyone entranced - so much so we had to film it!
|42 found, showing page 1 of 1
|42 found, showing page 1 of 1


text:
|Message view
|« Date » · « Thread »
|« Date » · « Thread »
|Martin Young <youngmarti...@gmail.com>
|Defective Installation CD
|Thu, 14 Nov 2013 20:57:37 GMT
Greetings, The mailman brought my OpenOffice Installation CD today. When I inserted the disk into the CD player on my iMac computer, which is using the new Mavericks version of Mac's OS, I heard a slight growl. Then a whirr. Following that a crunch. Finally the rotating CD emitted a harmonious tweet to a 4/4 time beat. Stranger yet, the software seemed to be loading, and it even opened up on my desktop. Seeing it there tempted me to get with it, so I clicked the Templates button and got a signal that the application was opening the templates for the first time. That, I construed, meant to hold my horses and wait. Being an obedient sort, I waited, but this time to the horrendous crunch being played in ragtime. I finally tired of this procedure and shut down my computer. When I attempted to open OpenOffice, it didn't. Moreover my Mac told me that Apple had no program to open it. That's were it stands and where I sit, broken hearted and sad beyond measure. Perhaps you can help. Hence this plea. I await your response. All the best, Martin
|View raw message

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Since Tuesday at 12:01 am EST the faces of many NBA teams have been changed, and in at least one case the very foundation of the team has undergone a free agent upgrade. To be sure the 2009 NBA free agent season got off to a very fast start.
Of course the biggest news is the Detroit Pistons who went out and signed Guard Ben Gordon from Chicago for 5 years and up to 58 million dollars, and Power Forward Charlie Villanueva for Milwaukee for 5 years and a reported 37 million dollars. Both deal as reported by NBA.com
This is significant since these are not the kind of players the Pistons have generally sought out. This was a team constructed around a philosophy of team defense first. Since neither one of these players could ever be confused with as a strong defender we seem to have a change of philosophy for the Pistons.


text:
Covers for the Pocketbook Aqua
- Always safe shipping including track&trace.
- Many e-readers/tablets look alike. Contact us if you don't know which device you have.
- If you miss something in our collection, do send an email. We're open to any suggestion.
Slimfit protection cover fits the Pocketbook Aqua
for Pocketbook AquaKleur:€27.95
USB charger
for smartphonesKleur:€11.95
Micro-USB cable€9.95
Our collection for the Pocketbook Aqua
Gecko Clipper readinglight€14.95
Wetsuit sleeve
for 6" e-readers/tabletsFarbe:€19.95
Pocketbook recognizes that many people take their e-readers to the pool, beach or on vacation. Standard e-readers have lots of open ports, that water or sand can easily destroy the reader. In order to remedy this situation the Ukrainian based company has released the Pocketbook Aqua. The PocketBook Aqua is a variation on the Pocketbook Touch e-reader that comes with an IP57-certified body for water resistance up to one metre deep. At Gecko Covers, we offer a wide range of covers, cases and sleeves for the Pocketbook Aqua e-reader. The centrepiece of our collection is the Slimfit case, which is available in black and blue.


text:
|<< Previous book
|Next book >>
Stanley at School(2015)
(The sixth book in the Stanley series)
A Picture Book by Linda Bailey
Every day, Stanley the dog watched all the children in his neighborhood walk down his street and into their school, where they stayed until the afternoon. And every day he got more and more curious. .What did the kids do in that school all day?. His dog friends at the park didn't know any more than he did. So they decided to find out, and together they made their way to the bottom of the stairs in front of the school. .And that's when Stanley got an idea. A big idea. A bold idea! An idea so daring, it made his fur stand up. ?Why don't we go inside?' he said.. What could be more fun than four dogs running loose in an elementary school? Not much. Until they get caught, that is! Small children love stories about things in their world getting turned upside down, and this story delivers in a big way. This sixth book in the bestselling series from the multi-award-winning team of Linda Bailey and Bill Slavin will have children roaring with delight, as the dogs are shown in hilarious detail making their way through lunch boxes, chasing basketballs and upending instruments and paint jars before eventually getting marched out by the principal (the .top dog. at the school). This book is a natural for a lively read-aloud, but it could also spark a discussion about seeing things from another's point of view, in this case a dog's.
Similar Books by other authors...
Used availability for Linda Bailey's Stanley at School
See all available used copies of this book at Abebooks UK or Abebooks US
Hardback Editions
August 2015 : Canada Hardback
|Title: Stanley at School
Author(s): Linda Bailey
ISBN: 1-77138-096-9 / 978-1-77138-096-6 (Canada edition)
Publisher: Kids Can Press
Availability: Amazon Amazon UK Amazon CA
Genre Pages


text:
Most Helpful Guy
im not a fan of it honestly22|00|0
Most Helpful Girl
It's the best. If you're going store bought scotaburn is the way to go11|00|0
im not a fan of it honestly
Have an opinion?
not if you're lactose intolerant :/
eggnog tastes like melted ice cream, with stronger pumpkin/sweet potato pie - like spices! :-D
Absolutely yeah
with rum, yes :P
Never had it. Want to try it but at the same time don't want to try it as well. Lol
Wait. I'm confused. I'm not sure if I've tried it. Maybe I have. Is eggnog sweet? If yes, then I have, and it's delicious.
I'm not a fan of it.
To me no I hate eggnog. So gross it's raw eggs and spices. Nasty.
I used to hate it at first but it was more about the consistency than the flavor. It's actually not a bad drink.
Nope it tastes HORRIBLE!
i hate it 😂
Many people think so. Personally I don't like it.
i've never tried it
i don't like it
Yes!! Delicious!
Anything with eggs in it is delicious.
I personally like it. Dunno about others tho. Hear it's not too popular amongst other people


text:
Robt W Hall Photography Photographer
Mr Brandon CopesModel Male Los Angeles, California, US
My MM URL: http://www.modelmayhem.com/bcopes
Mayhem # 1841904
About MeHello Ladies & Gents! I'm currently residing in Los Angeles, CA. I have experience with runway, print, commercial, fitness, and editorial. Under no circumstance will i shoot nudes so do not ask. If you would like to collaborate shoot me an email with details.
Have you worked with Mr Brandon Copes? Add Credits for Mr Brandon Copes! >>
Robt W Hall Photography Photographer
Five Retouching Retoucher
Miriam Kali Model
Brian Jamie Photographer
ANDRES RAMIREZ Photographer
Tezjork Model
Loading Content


text:
U.S. Army Airborne Bronze Antique Coin
Originally established by the U.S. Army Air Corps as a means of capitalizing on America's advantage in powered flight, the Army Airborne Division has developed into one of the nation's most powerful strategic assets.
Army paratroopers gained acclaim during World War II for their heroic role in America's success at the Battle of Normandy in 1944, a turning point in the war that helped launch the Allied victory a year later. Over the years, paratroopers have been utilized successfully in America's military operations throughout the world adding a powerful element to the world's most fearsome military force.
This coin salutes the proud heritage and significant contribution of the U.S. Army's Airborne Division.
Minted in a brass alloy, this coin is coated with an antique bronze finish. Featuring the words "Airborne! All the Way," the obverse contains an enameled rim. The reverse contains a space for engraving. Each coin comes packaged with a detailed header card that describes the history and mission of the U.S. Army.


text:
Config::Model::Backend::Augeas provides a bridge between Config::Model and Augeas configuration managements systems (à la /etc, not SCM). Augeas is able to load and write data while respecting the structure and comments of the original configuration file. Config::Model is able to validate the semantic content of the configuration file, but it will discard all comments and will write back configuration data using a canonical order.
The 64 Studio Platform Development Kit (PDK) is a version control system for GNU/Linux distributions, allowing the creation and management of many different projects, based on Debian and Ubuntu sources. PDK is written in Python, and the source code is well commented and contains documented examples.
Trafmetux is a network traffic meter for Linux. It tells you how much IP traffic has been seen by the Linux kernel module during the last few minutes, hours, days, weeks, and months. It's very useful when you have a limited Internet connection with quotas. For instance, many mobile broadband ISP provide only 3GB/month. In that case, you need to know how many megabytes you already used.
The Mandos system allows computers to have encrypted root file systems and at the same time be capable of remote or unattended reboots. The computers run a small client program in the initial RAM disk environment which will communicate with a server over a network. All network communication is encrypted using TLS. The clients are identified by the server using an OpenPGP key that is unique to each client. The server sends the clients an encrypted password. The encrypted password is decrypted by the clients using the same OpenPGP key, and the password is then used to unlock the root file system.
jidgen is a Java-based id generator that can be used as a command line program or as a library. The idea is to make automated generation of user IDs as easy as possible by introducing a simple, straightforward template language to describe the structure of the desired IDs. jidgen uses 100% Java and is thus platform independent. Itsupports collision filters for different backends to ensure the generated ID is unique in your environment. Blacklists are available to make sure all IDs are socially acceptable. As a command line program, it can easily be accessed by scripts or directly by the user. As an embedded library, it can easily be employed in the process of automated ID generation and suggestion.
XGuests is a program to display useful information about guests running under the Xen hypervisor in a variety of formats. Formats include: XML, PHP, Perl, bash, text, and more. Additionally, xguests will run as a daemon and continuously update statistics files which other scripts can easily include. This avoids scraping the output of "xm" and other tools. Xguests does not rely on the xend daemon to be running. It gets statistics significantly faster than its Python counterparts on systems that house many guests.
PowerBroker Identity Services is an application that joins Linux, Unix, and Mac OS machines to Microsoft Active Directory and securely authenticates users with their domain credentials. Features include: joining non-Windows systems to Active Directory domains in a single step from the command line or from a GUI; authenticating users with a single user name and password; enforcing the same password policies for all platforms; supporting multiple forests with one-way and two-way cross forest trusts; caching credentials in case your domain controller goes down; and providing single sign-on for SSH and Putty. It does not require Active Directory schema changes for installation.
psinfo shows process information and statistics using the kernel /proc interface. This information includes: process state, environment, arguments and flags; CPU usage; scheduling; I/O usage; virtual memory status; pagefaults; capabilities; and signals. psinfo is useful for providing a detailed view of the current state of an application when diagnosing issues or performance problems.
Zibu is a small tool that allows you to cyclically compare access permissions and checksums of files provided by users, with a database generated at first run (to be exact, generated with --init or --update mode). But its main feature is restoring valid access permissions, and/or executing your commands when checksums are invalid.
A port of Piet van Oostrum's MIDI file manipulation utilities.
A partition or disk cloning tool similar to Symantec Ghost.


text:
Question: Each of the following boxplots was obtained from a very
Each of the following boxplots was obtained from a very large data set. Use the boxplots to identify the approximate shape of the distribution of each data set.
View Solution:
View Solution:
Answer to relevant QuestionsThe U.S. Department of Education sponsors a report on educational institutions, including colleges and universities, titled Digest of Education Statistics. Among many of the statistics provided are the numbers of men and ...The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation publishes the annual crime rates for each state and the District of Columbia in the document Crime in the United States. Those rates, given per 1000 population, are provided on the ...In a study of the effects of radiation on amphibian embryos titled "Shedding Light on Ultraviolet Radiation and Amphibian Embryos" (BioScience, Vol. 53, No. 6, pp. 551–561), L. Licht recorded the time it took for a ...The U.S. Census Bureau collects information about the ages of people in the United States. Results are published in Current Population Reports. a. Identify the variable and population under consideration. b. A sample of six ...W. Duellman and J. Kohler explore a new species of frog in the article "New Species of Marsupial Frog (Hylidae: Hemiphractinae: Gastrotheca) from the Yungas of Bolivia" (Journal of Herpetology, Vol. 39, No. 1, pp. 91-100). ...
Post your question


text:
"Your stem cells. Your quality of life."
Moving Forward
As we look to our future, we find technology and scientific breakthroughs moving us forward in ways we never expected. This ongoing discovery has given rise to a new alternative method of treatment, a new way of managing our lives. Stem cell therapy has become one of the most exciting and promising fields in biological science today. Advancements in stem cell therapy give us the ability to manage our wellness so we can live fuller and healthier lives with our loved ones.
Autologous Adipose Stem Cell Transplantation
Stemedix™ Adipose Adult Stem Cell Transplantation procedure is used to help repair some of the world's most common medical diseases. There are five steps to this treatment process in harvesting adipose tissue (fat) from your body.
Step 1: Preparation
Using local anesthetics, our board certified physicians prep the lower abdomen for manual mini liposuction procedure. The amount of adipose tissue to be extracted depends on which ailment is being treated; in most cases between 40-200cc is needed.
Step 2: Collection
Once the adipose tissue is collected, a centrifuge process is used to separate the gathered cells into a top layer of fat and a potent concentration containing millions of stem cells at the bottom.
Step 3: Enrichment
Blood is then taken from the patient and spun in a special centrifuge to separate the blood into its multiple parts. The blood platelets (PRP) that contain growth factors are added to the stem cell concentration. This enrichment process prepares the platelet rich plasma and stem cells to be activated.
Step 4: Cell Activation
A Stemedix™ physician uses a patented laser activation process to stimulate the enriched stem cells before they are reintroduced via intravenous, intravascular, and/or direct injection into specific locations within the body.
Step 5: Transplantation
The final step is to introduce the activated stem cells back into the body. Unlike traditional treatments offering less than optimal options, this revolutionary procedure gathers stem cells from their most abundant source and activates them to ensure their survival. Adipose tissue (fat) has the highest concentration of stem cells and can produce billions of cells with the potential to repair, replenish, and begin rejuvenating your body immediately.
See our Image Gallery, review our Frequently Asked Questions, or call us today for more information on how we can help your journey to a healthier way of life.


text: On Mon, Jun 15, 2009 at 01:53:13PM -0400, Bill Nottingham wrote: > - AMD Geode I'm a little worried about this one. Although AMD stopped making the processors at the end of 2008, they were sort of popular for certain super-cheap, small (for want of a better description) "Mac Mini clones" that have been selling well in the UK. Like this one: http://tonywhitmore.co.uk/blog/2008/08/18/viglen-mpc-l-well-worth-79/ (but there are many variations from other manufacturers in the same form factor). They're great machines, actually, totally silent and consuming barely any power. Here's the /proc/cpuinfo from one: processor : 0 vendor_id : Geode by NSC cpu family : 5 model : 5 model name : Geode(TM) Integrated Processor by National Semi stepping : 2 cpu MHz : 398.477 cache size : 32 KB fdiv_bug : no hlt_bug : no f00f_bug : no coma_bug : no fpu : yes fpu_exception : yes cpuid level : 1 wp : yes flags : fpu de pse tsc msr cx8 pge cmov mmx mmxext 3dnowext 3dnow up bogomips : 798.13 Anyhow, don't worry about it too much ... Rich. -- Richard Jones, Emerging Technologies, Red Hat http://et.redhat.com/~rjones virt-df lists disk usage of guests without needing to install any software inside the virtual machine. Supports Linux and Windows. http://et.redhat.com/~rjones/virt-df/


text:
Swinter-proof your hair
Spring, summer, autumn and winter: we all know what to expect in these months. But it's the secret fifth season that leaves your hair in turmoil - we're talking about Swinter. Summer is coming to an end and autumn hasn't even begun yet, but somehow you're feeling winter's presence already with cold winds and occasional frosty mornings joining unbearable humidity. How do you look after your tresses in such weather?
Milk_shake Ambassador Shelley Pengilly has some suggestions.
"Frizz is basically caused when hair is damaged: the damaged section of hair leaves a gap in the keratin which is where moisture gets in, swelling the hair and causing frizz," she told Cover Media. "You need a product that gets in and fills that gap first. Products that simply sit on the hair's surface, for example hairspray, are no good here."
She suggests something which sinks into the hair as it dries, allowing your cuticles to be covered and preventing frizz. Leave in treatments are a good choice, like her brand's Incredible Milk 12 Effects. Opt for one with a heat protector too as that way you won't add any more damage to your strands.
You may need to take things a step further though, with hairstylist Trevor Sorbie suggesting a certain treatment.
"Opt for a keratin blow dry that de-frizzes hair and is suitable for all hair types," he advised. "They can eliminate bad hair days for up to 12 weeks meaning salon perfect hair can be easily created at home. Even for the most troublesome of locks these treatments have fantastic conditioning agents to add brilliant shine while helping with the overall appearance of the hair – guaranteed Swinter-proof hair".
Fellow Trevor Sorbie expert, Assistant Artistic Director Tom Connell, believes oil and serum will keep bad hair at bay, especially when its worn in a tight ponytail. Not only will your tresses shine but they will also stay neat, especially when not colliding with your body heat.
"Hair needs to be up so it's off the neck to give maximum wearability in the heat and protection from the damp weather," he added.
It's a tip Shelley agrees with: keeping hair off the head will ensure a neater finish, especially if you get caught in the rain or feel specks of sweat on your forehead and back of the beck. Her ideal 'dos for Swinter? A ponytail, the 'hun' (half up bun) and boho braided bun.
Cover Media


text:
CIA pick fits Obama's mindset
I understand why President Barack Obama has full confidence in John Brennan, whom he has nominated to head the CIA. Brennan's record of lawlessness, starting when he became chief of staff to CIA Director George Tenet in 1999, mirrors that of Obama's.
They share contempt for the Constitution's separation of powers, allowing the executive branch to ignore Congress and the courts in the name of national security. When Obama first became president, he wanted Brennan to head the CIA, but there was so much opposition.
Instead, the president appointed Brennan as his chief counterterrorism adviser, a post not requiring Senate confirmation. In this role, Brennan has been in charge of Obama's "kill list" of drone assassinations in Pakistan, Afghanistan and Yemen, et al.
Now, for all of you who voted to re-elect Obama, here's what the president said when, on Jan. 7, he proudly declared his choice for CIA chief: "(Brennan) has worked to embed our efforts in a strong legal framework."
Wow! This from a former teacher of constitutional law at the University of Chicago? It's no wonder that Brennan has always had direct, immediate access to Obama. They are united in their ceaseless suspension of our Constitution.
The New York Post's Michael A. Walsh summarizes with piercing clarity what the Obama-Brennan conspiracy has accomplished: "In effect — and especially as employed by the Obama administration — the CIA has become the president's private army, with a classified budget, contracts with some extremely dubious operatives and under-the-table relations with thuggish and oppressive foreign governments. With its fleet of armed drones, it regularly rains death from the skies on enemies (some of them American citizens)."
Getting back to what these benighted brothers have done and how it may continue to affect us as Americans for a long time, Suzanne Nossel, who is Amnesty International USA's former executive director, in an article in Foreign Policy, emphasizes that these Obama-Brennan crimes are taking place in nations with which we are not at war, reminding us: "The administration is now backed into claiming that a war exists because it has convinced itself that it cannot function without a broad license to kill. Short of al-Qaida suing for peace, this war may never end. The administration's reshaping of the concept of war risks, undoing over 100 years of evolution of the laws of war and the protections those laws have delivered."
She also explains how we have allowed Obama and Brennan to outline America's values for the rest of the world:
"The next four years will define whether this rewriting of the rules becomes a bipartisan 'new normal' in the United States — and implicit permission for the rest of the world to sidestep human rights. ... The bipartisan affirmation of drone use will make those weapons routine for the United States and any other government with a kill list of its own."
Of course, Obama is delighted to have Brennan by his side for the next four years, with ever-greater authority to impose the American stamp of identity on these Hellfire missiles.
Nat Hentoff is an authority on the First Amendment and the Bill of Rights. He is a member of the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, and the Cato Institute, where he is a senior fellow.


text:
Why does Supplier Diversity Matter?
Diverse markets call for diverse solutions, and, as an LGBT woman-owned business, we bring a unique perspective to the industry. Our identity as a diverse supplier positively influences the innovative services we provide our clients. Our partnerships benefit strongly from our fresh perspectives as both a certified LGBTBE and Woman-owned business. We believe strongly in supplier diversity, and, whenever possible, we partner with other WBE and LGBTBE's to source our own services.
Jennifer Brown Consulting maintains certification with both the Women's Business Enterprise National Council and the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Read more below about each of these organizations.
For a great recap on what supplier diversity is, how it can benefit your company and what your employee resources group can do, please click this link to see a great resource provided by NGLCC, the certifying body of the LGBTBE certification.
The WBENC certification for women-owned businesses is one of the most widely recognized and respected certifications in the nation. Accepted by hundreds of corporations within the country and a number of federal, state, and local government agencies, WBENC certification is an important marketing tool for expanding a company's visibility among decision makers in corporate supply chain diversity and procurement organizations. WBENC is also an approved Third Party Certifier for the United States Small Business Administration (SBA) Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) Federal Contracting Program.
Download the Jennifer Brown Consulting WBENC Certificate here.
Download the Jennifer Brown Consulting NGLCC Certificate here.
Check out our white paper, How to Engage LGBT ERGs in Supplier Diversity where diversity practitioners from PepsiCo, Aetna and Johnson & Johnson discuss ERGs and the inclusion of LGBT businesses in supplier diversity initiatives.
For more information on JBC's diverse supplier status, please fill out our contact form


text:
Get all the latest apps, games, and digital media with a Google Play card. Steam Card Delivery's Google Play gift cards mean you or a friend has millions of items at your fingertips whenever you want it. With a Google Play gift card available in amounts of $10, $15, $25, $50, and $100, you can get the card that's exactly right for what you want to buy.
We make it easy to buy Google Play credit. All our Google Play codes are digitally delivered to your email within 15 minutes and can be used immediately.
We scan real Google Play cards and digitally deliver by email. Our Google Play gift card codes are ready to use immediately.
All our Google Play gift cards are digitally delivered via email as PDF scans of legitimate USA gift codes. Don't waste time driving to the store and waiting in line. We can have your codes to you within 5-15 minutes of completing your order, delivered right to your email inbox.
Our Google Play digital gift cards email delivery means you get what you need faster.
Buying a last minute gift is stressful. Forget about all the stress and get an instant Karma Koin gift card. It is emailed straight to your inbox within 5-15 minutes.
SteamCardDelivery provides trusted 5-star service to tens of thousands of customers worldwide. Check out our reviews to see why gamers keep buying from us again and again.
Our store and customer support is available 24/7 so you can make purchases and get help whenever you need it. And we offer fast and secure payment with PayPal so you can purchase conveniently without any concern.
In order to receive the Google Play gift card you must send payment and the payment must be approved before the card will be sent to you.
Yes! We ship digital codes worldwide and love receiving business from places like China, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Brazil, Qatar, Japan, Colombia, or any other country in the world!
All of our cards are digitally delivered via email as PDF scans of authentic USA gift and game codes. We can have your card upon approval to you within minutes of completing your order, delivered right to your inbox.
Email us Here: [email protected]
SteamCardDelivery is the premier online retailer for online Gaming cards delivered by E-mail. We have the fastest delivery system across the web. We utilize cutting edge technologies so that you can quickly and easily receive your Steam, PSN Cards, Xbox Cards, & more!
All prices are in USD © 2016 SteamCardDelivery.
Steam is the best invention for us PC gamers ever. No joke, this …
Did you know this year after an 11 year hiatus, DOOM is returning?Set as a …
The long awaited GTA V is finally coming out for PC on steam!! Play through Los …


text:
Simplicity 8218 (c) 1969. The collarless pantdress with side front sections and slightly lowered round neckline has buttoned front extensions concealing a zipper closing in front crotch seam.
Links to reviews/blog posts Edit
Sources/Vendors Edit
Gallery Edit
[insert your photos of this pattern made up]
Wishlist Edit
[insert your username, and make sure your preferences allow for people to contact you via e-mail. Do not list your email address here!]


text:
Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek
Talk to a Family Advisor:
Reviews of Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek
Nonamejane March 05, 2016
I am/was a resident of this facility
Why don't more hospitals refer patients to this amazing place for their rehab? My stay here was outstanding! I realize most hospitals now have their own IPR units or facilities they're contracted with. I've heard of preferred providers too, but they're missing the point! I viewed my stay at Otterbein Springboro's rehab as a sort of extension of my hospital stay. It was easy to believe the hospital social worker really cared about what I needed when I was sent to Otterbein Springboro. This place is amazing! It's nothing like a traditional nursing home! It's set up like a house. I cooked for myself as I regained my strength and the aides helped me when I couldn't. A young man named Kyle came to see me while I was still in the hospital. He was the first face of Otterbein for me, and let me just tell the ladies, he's an awful nice face to see ;). He was so sweet and kind! He told me all about what Otterbein Springboro could offer me and for the first time I felt good about going anywhere other than home. What a find that young man is for Otterbein! I have visited friends in other rehab facilities (we're all at that age where we're breaking hips) and Otterbein Springboro absolutley cannot be beat!
Linda Osterman May 27, 2012
I visited this facility
This facility is set up very differently than most. It has 5 homes with 10 rooms for residents. There are two aids and nurses for each home. All the cooking, cleaning, laundry is done in each home. The residents are not on a strict schedule and sit in a main room looking drugged up. They may make their own meals, get carryouts, work in the garden or do what they want. We will be moving my sister there in the near future.
jenny254 May 29, 2011
Visited this facility
My mother resides at Avalon in Clearcreek. I can't say enough good things about the place. The concept is a little different for nursing homes. It's like a group home for elders. There are five homes in the complex with 10 elders and two nursing assistants per house. They have their meals cooked to order, meals are served family style around the table. All the rooms are private with private baths. They have specialists who rotate into the house (like beauticians, op/pt,etc). I want to live in this place when I'm an elder! They are fantastic!
Write a Review
About Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek
Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek is a nursing home in Centerville, OH that provides patients with skilled nursing care as well as private or shared accommodations. Contact Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek for more details on housing, services, and rates.
Features of Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek
Medicare (ratings last updated: 06/16/17)
- Health:
- Overall:
- Quality:
- Staff:
- Medicare Provider Number: 366368
- Ownership Type: Non Profit Corporation
- Date Certified: 05/01/2017
- Resident Capacity: 50
Location of Avalon By Otterbein Clearcreek
Senior Living Nearby
Helpful Articles
- Nursing Home, Assisted Living, or Independent Living?
- Q&A: Is a Memory Care Unit or Nursing Home Better?
- Q&A: How Do We Move Mom with Dementia to a Nursing Home?
- Checklist: Evaluating a Nursing Home
- 3 Ways to Help You Pay for Long-Term Nursing Home Care
- Using V.A. Benefits to Pay for Long-Term Care
- Medicaid Coverage of Nursing Home Care
- Q&A: Will Medicaid or Medicare Pay for My Mother's Long-Term Care?
- Q&A: How to Pay for Short-Term Nursing Home Rehabilitation?
Request Info
Get full access to reviews, cost information, and amenities


text:
|Page (1) of 2 - 08/16/05
|email article
|print page
New Features in Flash 8 Professional, Part 2Fruity (Yet Unassuming) Blends
Fresh off of our riveting foray into the exciting world of Flash 8's filters, it's now time to turn our collective attention to another new feature: blends. That's right ? they're not just for Photoshop and After Effects anymore. As you'd probably expect, Flash's new blend modes open up some powerful live compositing options, but there just may be a surprise or two hidden in all the blend-y goodness as well. So let's dive right in, shall we?
More fun for designers
As I mentioned in the last installment, Flash 8 is chock full of new stuff for the myriad user types out there, but designers have cause to be especially happy with the new release. I'm talking Snoopy-dance happy. Blend modes are likely old hat for the Photoshop and After Effects veterans out there, but as with filters, it took some serious freaky mojo in Flash to even come close to approximating the types of effects true blend modes offer. But let's take a step back for a moment. I suppose that there are some out there that have no idea what blend modes are, much less why they should care, so I offer this definition (courtesy of Flash 8 Professional's Help panel, which is one of the clearest explanations of blend modes I've seen):
Blend modes let you create composite images. Compositing is the process of varying the transparency or color interaction of two or more overlapping objects. Blending lets you create unique effects by blending the colors in overlapping movie clips.
Simple enough, right? Of course, there's some serious mathematical voodoo and scientific jargon behind how blend modes work, but consider the gist gotten. The point is, put two clips over top of one another, adjust the color and opacity of each to taste, apply a blend mode, and you're in business.
Blends gone wild
If you're as old and grizzled as I am, you may remember the joyous occasion that was the release of Photoshop 3.0 in the autumn of 1994 (when I was but a young buck fresh out of college). I remember tossing the tutorial CD ROM into my PowerMac 7100/66 AV and watching, mouth agape, as Russell Brown (AKA "the wacky professor of Adobe Systems") demonstrated Photoshop's fantastic new layer palette and the selection of blend modes that adorned the top of said palette. Fast forward eleven years (as well as several pounds and more than a few gray hairs, at least in my case), pop open Flash 8's Blend menu, and feel the retro love (fig. 1).
Fig. 1: On the left, Photoshop 3's blend modes, circa 1994. On the right, Flash 8's implementation, circa 2005.
Don't get me wrong ? I'm not ranking on Flash's version of blend modes. Far from it ? I got a pleasant whiff of deja vu when I first saw it and thought I'd share. Of course, current users of Photoshop and After Effects (as well as the forthcoming Fireworks 8) are used to a few more options than this, but I certainly am glad Flash is finally joining the party here. Anyway, I digress. Blend modes in Flash are applied in pretty much the same way as filters: select a movie clip, add a blend, and viola. Blends apparently aren't special enough to get a dedicated panel the way filters do; instead, blend modes are a new option in the good ol' Properties panel (fig. 2). Click, pick, and you're set.
Fig. 2
Of course, the blend menu is conveniently located near the stalwart color menu, and for good reason. Depending on the blend mode, you'll want to use the color menu to set a clip's tint, alpha, brightness, or whatever else you like to achieve to desired effect. And despite my lighthearted comparison of Photoshop '94 to Flash '05, the thought of combining blends with the options of the color menu, sprinkling in some animation, and maybe adding a dash of ActionScript would have most assuredly given the '94 version of me some sort of aneurysm.
So let's take a quick trip around the horn here. Rather than tell you what each blend mode does in the parlance of the "serious mathematical voodoo" I alluded to earlier (which I'm horribly underqualified to even pretend to explain anyway, since my scientific observation skills begin and end at "oooh...shiny"), why not show you? Fig. 3 brings back our dear friend Mr. Monkey from last time, throws him rather unceremoniously against various tinted and semi-transparent blobs (done via the color menu, naturally), and offers you, the treasured reader, an opportunity to try out the various blend modes via the picklist. Of course, you'll need the Flash 8 player to view Mr. Monkey (available from either the Beta site or the main Flash Player site, depending on whether the Flash 8 Player has entered final release since this writing). Have at it!


text:
With our (much praised) "Salvador 500 years in 1 day" tour you will enjoy the city in a different dimension.
When we collect you (by car) at your pousada/hotel/appartment in the morning we shall have a small briefing to list up your desires and wishes. On base of that briefing we will build an enjoyable day's program.
For a start we will take you back in time down to the "Barra" region. About 5 centuries ago the Portuguese conquerors first set foot on the grounds in this area, when Pedro Álvares Cabral discovered the entrance All Saints Bay November 1st 1501 (on behalf of the Portuguese Crown) near the actual lighthouse 'Farol de Barra'.
Walking and driving we gradually go back to the future of nowadays through some interesting historical spots (most often overseen by the 'classic tourist industry').
So you will enjoy a guided tour where we will visit a selection of the much coveted fortresses. They have been targeted by so many foreign powers the last 500 years. A fine example is the Forte de Monte Serrat.
Another one, the Forte São Marcelo (acturally closed by IPHAN) has a unique location in the old harbour in front of the former customs building "Mercado Modelo". Jorge Amado jokingly called this doughnut shaped fortress near the Terminal Maritimo the 'Belly button of the Brazil'.. The São Marcelo Fortress, built between 1650 and 1680 in a mix of medieval and colonial styles, housed the Imperial Army for over 200 years...
Bahia's economy essentially evolved around this spot, with it's merchants, the market, and the port clustered practically within arm's reach.
Besides the different fortresses (Salvador has always been a much coveted place in the colonial era) like Diogo and Monte Serrat we can also take a look at the Marine museum in the Barra lighthouse. It shows some typical history artefacts from the naval experiences by the different colonisators that tried to get their piece of Brazil.
During this daytrip we will also have a peek in some popular areas like the Rio Vermelho neighborhood where you will perceive the influence of the mysterious Candomblé-religion.
Some call it "social tourism", others just "socialising" ... It does not matter. It is nice if you want to learn about local habits. We could do that with you in different ways. Maybe you'd fancy a walk in an easygoing favela ? Or take the favela-train along the Bay of All Saints ? Get a close feel with the fisherman in Rio Vermelho and visit their cosy little temple of Iemanja ?
Let's have a walk in the most famous Mercado São Joachim. This market is so large you could wander around for half a day before finding your way back out. In the end you will have flavoured a lot of tropical fruits and vegetables that are so typical for Bahia.
Bahia, the Black Pearl of Brazil, is probably the most colored state in this immense country and, most certainly worth your visit. Here you will encounter several hundred years of cultural blending in the most imaginable ways. A feast for your eyes, ears, pallet, ...
The interesting of our typical local etno-gastronomy here is the huge African influence in almost every aspect of cuisine.
I you would wish so we can take you to a local little restaurant to eat 'Comida Caseira' home-made food or go to the most famous SENAC Culinairy Institute where you could savour a buffet of over 60 local specialties at will.
The choice is yours, as always.


text:
Paper House In The Garden Floral Paper
Product Actions
To purchase and pick-up in-store, add your selections to your shopping bag. At checkout you can choose whether to pick-up in-store or ship to your home.
BUY ONLINE PICK-UP IN-STORE now available at every location.
Pick-up in one of our locations near you.
Additional Information
Add floral appeal to your craft projects with the PAPER HOUSE Floral Collection Paper. Designed with charming print and colors, these sheets are ideal to make scrapbooks, greeting cards, memory albums and photo overlays. Use coordinating craft accents like brads, stamps, stickers, trinkets and more to enhance these decorative sheets. This pack comprises 25 identical single-sided cardstock papers. Choose from a wide range of colorful themes that are available to suit your project needs.
- Brand: Paper House
- Collection: Floral
- Theme: In The Garden
- Includes 25 identical single-sided scapbooking papers
- Available in a variety of designs, each sold separately
- Dimensions: 12 x 12 inches
- Acid and Lignin Free
- Made in USA
- Handling Code:
- Web Source: This item is shipped directly from the supplier, please allow an additional 1-3 days processing time.
Standard Delivery
You can usually expect delivery within 6-10 business days from your order date (business days are Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays). You'll receive an email with tracking information when your order is shipped. Please allow up to 5 business days to receive your tracking information.
Some items sent directly from our suppliers may take longer, and will ship separate from the remainder of your order.
Please note that Singer sewing machines cannot be shipped to Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands or to military bases overseas.
Expedited Delivery
Most items will give you the option to upgrade your shipping method for faster delivery. If you choose to upgrade your shipping method, your order must be received by 11:00 AM ET or your order may not be processed until the following business day.
For more details & pricing. See our Full Shipping Policy >
Creativity shouldn't be complicated, so you can return items for FREE any time to our stores for a hassle-free refund with a smile. You can also return online items by mail. See Full Return Policy for Details>


text:
Dimmu Borgir
- Overview
- Biography
- Songs
- Browse by Format
- Browse by Genres
|Drama Movies Heavy Metal Pop / Rock
|1990s 2000s
|allmusic BBC Music page discography discography discogs last.fm lyrics lyrics myspace official homepage other databases other databases purchase for download purchase for download social network social network social network social network wikidata wikipedia youtube
Probably the most overblown of the Norwegian black metal bands, Dimmu Borgir (black castle or dark fortress in Icelandic) envelop their riffs and screams in layers of warm keyboards, adding classical instrumentation and ambient elements to create music that is a long way from the rawness of other contemporaries such as Immortal. The band has seen so many players from the incestuous Scandinavian black metal scene come and go that it has almost achieved the status of a collective.
The band first formed in 1993 around Erkekjetter Silenoz (guitar/vocals), Shagrath (guitar/drums/vocals) and Tjodalv (drums/guitar), with Brynjard Tristan (bass), and Stian Aarstad (keyboards) added to the line-up shortly afterwards. A single, Inn I Evightens Morke, appeared in 1994 on the Necromantic Gallery Productions label, following which a contract was signed with No Colours and the now-classic For All Tid was released....


text:
Grandeur House Escape
BUSHLAND ESCAPE is another new point and click Online escape game developed by EightGames. During his foreign trip, a tourist trapped inside the bushland.you collect some hidden objects and note hints to solve the puzzles to escape from this bushland. Have more fun.Good Luck. Use mouse only
Game loading!


text:
Continuation of Whispers To An Empty wind. (You don't have to necessarily read the first book to understand this story but you might be confused on some parts.)
"I don't have any tears left. I stopped feeling a long time ago. I'm beyond numb."
123lovatic4life Oct 19, 2016
its goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood i loveeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee it
lovelovinglovato Nov 04, 2016
...i'm having a real bad thought right now. i swear if u kill megan......


text:
I'm not one to leave a review really. But in this case, I feel compelled to. Working for a start-up, I'm used to sleeping in budget places, hostels even, but none quite as difficult as this. Lets start off with the good parts first –...More
Getting you more information on this room
Getting you more information on this room
"Avoid rooms facing the courtyard in the summer, heat means you have to have the windows open, very noisy bars..."
"if you like to sleep in dark room ask for room with thicker curtains"
"rooms facing courtyard are noisy occasionally but its all in the fun, Rooms facing street can be a bit quieter"
"Pretty noise rooms because of street view, as well noises from the internal corridors. Not too comfy beds."


text:
Appreciation for Suits for Success Partners
|Click to enlarge
In the words of the youth themselves, as written in their evaluations:
- Thank you (many, many youth wrote this in their evaluations)
- Very nice people and lots of nice clothing
- Very great idea for youth; I appreciate the generosity
- Very pleased!!! The woman helping me was awesome!
- Easy to find size - amazing for easy clothes
- Very nice thing to do for us. Thank you so much.
- Thanks for the wonderful clothes
- Wonderful helpers. They were extremely respectful and amazing.
- It was fun to look through the different options and find what you needed.
- This was nice and generous. Thank you!
- Very helpful person.
- I had fun (multiple youth mentioned this)
- Great clothes - very helpful to me - I appreciate the help (that the helper provided in selecting clothing)
- This was great! I can use these clothes for interviews.
- This is a very helpful thing - great!
- Really cute outfits
- It was cool going through the different clothes and seeing what would be good for an interview
- Cute clothes
- Loved everything. I think it's an awesome thing, especially for young men who may not be able to afford a suit. Thanks lots!
- You are a great help. Thank you so much.
- The workers provided great assistance.
- I really appreciate what your organization is doing. It really helps. Thank you.
- Thank you and I appreciate everything.
- Very presentable!
- Thank you for everything...


text:
Gerardo Martinez Photographer
Amal UgasModel Female Houston, Texas, US
Mayhem # 2111298
About MeI am a model and an actress who has worked many years in fashion, theater . I seek to collaborate with other professionals to create interesting, artistic, and unique projects. You can contact me not only for modeling but also for acting. I'm glad to collaborate with photographers to develop their ideas and themes in creative ways.
Have you worked with Amal Ugas? Add Credits for Amal Ugas! >>
Gerardo Martinez Photographer
Brian Levine Photographer
Dtown Studio Photographer
Epic Win Photographer
Nichole Hopkins Model
BD Studio Photographer
Loading Content


text:
Las Vegas Super 8 Las Vegas
1213 South Las Vegas Blvd
注意 :表示する写真の正確さに関する責任はホテル チェーンや各施設にあります。Travellerspoint は写真の正確さについての責任を負いません。
Property Location
With a stay at Super 8 Las Vegas in Las Vegas, you'll be in the entertainment district and minutes from Little White Wedding Chapel and close to Las Vegas Convention Center. This hotel is within close proximity of Las Vegas Premium Outlets and The Smith Center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 151 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access and wedding services. Additional features at this hotel include a television in a common area and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at a restaurant serving the guests of Super 8 Las Vegas, or stop in at a grocery/convenience store.
Business, Other Amenities
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, multilingual staff, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.
宿泊したことがありますか? レビューを書く
注意 :表示する写真の正確さに関する責任はホテル チェーンや各施設にあります。Travellerspoint は写真の正確さについての責任を負いません。


text:
I have always struggled with organizing the lids in my kitchen. Seems they were always falling out of drawers and cabinets, getting pushed far back where I couldn't reach them, and basically just causing unneeded aggravation in my kitchen. Then, one day, I was getting ready to throw out a dish drainer I no longer needed (I replaced it with a much less bulky one) and I took a good look at it first. It hit me! What a great way to keep lids in place. And why hadn't I thought of this before? Problem Solved. Easy. I have been much happier for the last couple of weeks.
Monthly Archives: February 2011
Simple Solution: kitchen organizer for lids
Categories: DIY, Uncategorized Tags: clean up, drawer organizer, kitchen, kitchen lid organizer, kitchen organizer, lid organizer, lids, organize, organize your lids, organizing, pots and pans, recycling, reusing, simple solutions 1 Comment
Cabbage Bowl
I saw this idea in a magazine while waiting in line at the grocery store. I instantly fell in love with the idea. My mom made it for our super bowl party .It was a Big Hit!
Just cut out the inside of a clean head of cabbage to make a bowl and fill with dip!
We are going to do it with purple cabbage too.
Categories: recipes, Uncategorized Tags: cabbage, cute, cute dip bowl, dip, dip container, DIY, diy bowl, DO IT YOURSELF, EASY, fast, food, HOLIDAY, party, party food, party ideas, recipes, serving ideas, super bowl, table setting, vegetable, vegetable platter, vegetarian Leave a comment


text:
What is JotForm?
JotForm is a free online form builder which helps you create online forms without writing a single line of code. No sign-up required.
At JotForm, we want to make sure that you're getting the online form builder help that you need. Our friendly customer support team is available 24/7.
We believe that if one user has a question, there could be more users who may have the same question. This is why many of our support forum threads are public and available to be searched and viewed. If you'd like help immediately, feel free to search for a similar question, or submit your question or concern.
Pre-populated text box is blankAsked by newenglandswim on December 12, 2016 at 08:19 PM
Just this past day or so the pre-populated text box is blank when I choose Preview. I use this form to send out info and the pre-populated stuff is like a constant disclaimer which has to be in each submittal. It was doing just fine until very recentkly.
I have taken a look at your form in question, and I see that this form is set to use "NE17-" as its default value on the Sanction Number field. Is this the field you were asking about?
If you are trying to prepopulate the value of this field through using URL parameters, than you would use an URL like this:
An URL parameter would replace the default value that you've set on this field. If you open your form through its ordinary link, it will always load with the default value that was set on this field:
Or are you talking about field "New England Swimming"? This is how it looks when we view your form from our end:
If you are seeing differently, please try using a different browser first, or your browser in Private / Incognito mode, and let us know should you still experience any issues. Thank you.


text:
Download links
|Skills Booklet Intermediate B1 (student's).pdf
|Skills Booklet Upper Intermediate B2 (student's..
|Skills Booklet Advanced C1 (student's).pdf
• If links don't show up, DELETE the "HTTPS://" in the address bar
• Learn how to PASS Ads here
• Download SumatraPDF Reader here for FREE!
• Links broken? Please comment to report, thanks!!


text:
Strategic delegation in price competition
We study price competition in heterogeneous markets where price decisions are delegated to agents. Principals implement a revenue sharing scheme to which agents react by commonly charging a sales price. The results of our model exemplify the importance of both intrafirm- and interfirm interactions of principals and agents in competition. We show that price delegation can increase or decrease the firms' surplus depending on the heterogeneity of the market and the number of agents employed by the firms.
If you experience problems downloading a file, check if you have the proper application to view it first. In case of further problems read the IDEAS help page. Note that these files are not on the IDEAS site. Please be patient as the files may be large.
|Date of creation:
|Contact details of provider:
| Postal: Keplerstr. 17, 72074 Tübingen
Phone: 07071/29-72563
Fax: 07071/29-5179
Web page: http://www.wiwi.uni-tuebingen.de/
More information through EDIRC
References listed on IDEAS
Please report citation or reference errors to , or , if you are the registered author of the cited work, log in to your RePEc Author Service profile, click on "citations" and make appropriate adjustments.:
- Matthias Kräkel, 2005. "Strategic delegation in oligopolistic tournaments," Review of Economic Design, Springer;Society for Economic Design, vol. 9(4), pages 377-396, December.
- Chaim Fershtman & Kenneth L. Judd, 2006. "Equilibrium Incentives in Oligopoly: Corrigendum," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 96(4), pages 1367-1367, September.
- Schmidt, Klaus M., 1996.
"Managerial Incentives and Product Market Competition,"
CEPR Discussion Papers
1382, C.E.P.R. Discussion Papers.
- Schmidt, Klaus M., 1997. "Managerial Incentives and Product Market Competition," Munich Reprints in Economics 19772, University of Munich, Department of Economics.
- Vickers, John, 1985. "Delegation and the Theory of the Firm," Economic Journal, Royal Economic Society, vol. 95(380a), pages 138-147, Supplemen.
- Caillaud, Bernard & Jullien, B & Picard, P, 1995. "Competing Vertical Structures: Precommitment and Renegotiation," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 63(3), pages 621-646, May.
- Caillaud Bernard & Jullien Bruno & Picard Pierre, 1991. "Competing vertical structures : precommitment and renegotiation," CEPREMAP Working Papers (Couverture Orange) 9125, CEPREMAP.
- Fershtman, Chaim & Judd, Kenneth L, 1987. "Equilibrium Incentives in Oligopoly," American Economic Review, American Economic Association, vol. 77(5), pages 927-940, December.
- Chaim Fershtman & Kenneth L Judd, 1984. "Equilibrium Incentives in Oligopoly," Discussion Papers 642, Northwestern University, Center for Mathematical Studies in Economics and Management Science.
- Grossman, Sanford J & Hart, Oliver D, 1983. "An Analysis of the Principal-Agent Problem," Econometrica, Econometric Society, vol. 51(1), pages 7-45, January.
- Sanford Grossman & Oliver Hart, "undated". "An Analysis of the Principal-Agent Problem," Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research Working Papers 15-80, Wharton School Rodney L. White Center for Financial Research.
- Sanford J Grossman & Oliver D Hart, 2001. "An Analysis of the Principal-Agent Problem," Levine's Working Paper Archive 391749000000000339, David K. Levine.
- Miller, Nolan H & Pazgal, Amit I, 2001. "The Equivalence of Price and Quantity Competition with Delegation," RAND Journal of Economics, The RAND Corporation, vol. 32(2), pages 284-301, Summer.
- Fershtman, Chaim, 1985. "Managerial incentives as a strategic variable in duopolistic environment," International Journal of Industrial Organization, Elsevier, vol. 3(2), pages 245-253, June.
- Klaus M. Schmidt, 1997. "Managerial Incentives and Product Market Competition," Review of Economic Studies, Oxford University Press, vol. 64(2), pages 191-213.
- David M. Kreps & Jose A. Scheinkman, 1983. "Quantity Precommitment and Bertrand Competition Yield Cournot Outcomes," Bell Journal of Economics, The RAND Corporation, vol. 14(2), pages 326-337, Autumn. Full references (including those not matched with items on IDEAS)
This item is not listed on Wikipedia, on a reading list or among the top items on IDEAS.
When requesting a correction, please mention this item's handle: RePEc:zbw:tuewef:43. See general information about how to correct material in RePEc.
For technical questions regarding this item, or to correct its authors, title, abstract, bibliographic or download information, contact: (ZBW - German National Library of Economics)
If you have authored this item and are not yet registered with RePEc, we encourage you to do it here. This allows to link your profile to this item. It also allows you to accept potential citations to this item that we are uncertain about.
If references are entirely missing, you can add them using this form.
If the full references list an item that is present in RePEc, but the system did not link to it, you can help with this form.
If you know of missing items citing this one, you can help us creating those links by adding the relevant references in the same way as above, for each refering item. If you are a registered author of this item, you may also want to check the "citations" tab in your profile, as there may be some citations waiting for confirmation.
Please note that corrections may take a couple of weeks to filter through the various RePEc services.This information is provided to you by IDEAS at the Research Division of the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis using RePEc data.


text:
Read More
Read More
Read More
Published: 2010-05-04 16:14:00
Updated: 2010-05-04 17:17:31
Posted May 4, 2010
Myrtle Beach, S.C. — WRAL viewers have been treated to the sight of double rainbows over the Atlantic Ocean and over Angier in the past week.
Viewer Beverly Lemley said that her parents, L.R. and Carol Fortune, saw a rainbow from their hotel room in Myrtle Beach last Tuesday.
"The end was exactly in front of their 14th floor balcony, marking a sunken treasure, maybe?!" Lemley wrote in an e-mail.
The rainbow lasted for only five minutes before fading away, she said.
Viewer Timothy Nicholson saw a double rainbow over Angier Monday evening.
"The second rainbow had started to fade by the time I got my camera out, but the first rainbow was still very vibrant," he wrote in an e-mail.
Please sign in with your WRAL.com account to comment on this story. You also will need a Facebook account to comment.


text:
Starlight is an animated short film details a young child's abduction by aliens who take him on a grand tour of the universe.
The PARENTS of 8-year-old NOAH leave the house to go out on a date, the sun sets behind the horizon. His BAYSITTER remains to watch him but after a few hours, NOAH gets bored and retires to his bed upstairs. NOAH cries thinking of his parents to feel less alone, after a few moments he drifts off to sleep. More time passes, it is the middle of the night and a mysterious red glowing orb appears on NOAH's bedroom windowsill, the brightness awakens him. The red orb gestures toward NOAH to join him. NOAH jumps out of bed and approaches the orb on the windowsill attempting to grasp it, but it flies away into a nearby forest. NOAH shoots out of his room, grabs a photo of himself and his parents, juts down the stairs, out the front door and rushes into the forest where he discovers a humungous acorn-shaped alien spacecraft emanating some considerable light. A creature descends from a path inside the ship and welcomes NOAH onboard.
NOAH enters the spacecraft, the craft's ramp retracts and he is now on the alien craft's bridge. The craft slowly ascends from the forest, above the canopy of trees, and into the sky. Some PASSERBYS notice the craft as a shooting star buzzing across the sky. When the craft arrives above the atmosphere, NOAH can see the Great Lakes and the curvature of the Earth. The aliens strap NOAH into a harness and the spacecraft whooshes into the stars. NOAH is taken on a tour of the universe; he sees alien life in all its verities: the aliens take him to an ice-like planet where enormous giants battle each other and gas giant planets where balloon-shaped beings glide through the air like a leaf. They take through a gaseous nebula, where they let him feel the nebula with his fingers; the nebula almost reacts as if it's alive by changing its color. The aliens cruise by many more planets, stellar clusters and galaxies. Before NOAH pulls out the photo of himself with his parents and begins to weep, missing his parents, the aliens acknowledge this and attempt to console him. At that moment, the spacecraft appears in front of a black hole with the intense gravity tugging at the spacecraft. The aliens are helpless to stop the pull. But NOAH assists the aliens in trying to break away. Doing so, he blacks out as the spacecraft is pulled into the black hole.
NOAH awakens as the sun begins to rise; his PARENTS have returned home and wait beside him on the bed, he hugs them tight. The PARENTS are perplexed at his behavior but continue to embrace their son. At night, the very same day, NOAH and his PARENTS sit outside to watch a meteor shower. One "meteor" is presumed to be the alien spacecraft. NOAH smiles.
- The plot of the animated film is inspired by Olaf Stapledon's 1937 novel Starmaker and the 1986 film Flight of the Navigator.
- Setting is pre-war America 1939-1941. The 1939 New York World's Fair may be featured. As the child is taken off into space, he can see the Great Lakes of the U.S. Takes place in Upstate New York.
- The film presumably could be done with a writer from the 1920s/1930s as the protagonist taken on a tour of the universe. But that would ultimately cause the film to lose its sense of wonder.


text:
|Page (1) of 1 - 02/24/06
|email article
|print page
The Terroir of Skype
However, most IM clients are, well, just text messaging software. You type into a window and your correspondent types back. Perhaps, if you're adventurous, you use voice (called Voice over IP, or VOIP) or videoconferencing with your IM client. Maybe you're dependent enough on IM to use it on your cell phone. But that's about it.
With, perhaps, one exception.
Skype has been wildly successful in creating an entire ecosystem around its services. Unlike other IM services, which use proprietary technologies, Skype encourages developers to use its API to create new applications and to extend existing software. And, while plenty of the resulting software is geared towards end-users, the list of options extends far into the business market. I'll give you a little tour of what's available.
One free option is s3ven's Outlook Skype Plugin which adds a toolbar to Microsoft Outlook, enabling you to see your contacts' Skype phone numbers, call him immediately, or send an instant message. It works on Outlook 2000 to 2003.
It's becoming common for applications that manage contact information to incorporate Skype info in its recordkeeping. For example, Avensc implemented support for Skype within all the company's CRM Dashboard products, and users can automatically dial the contact. DocLife Solutions has a free utilty to add a SkypeName to the corporate LDAP directory, such as Microsoft Active Directory, which enables various corporate applications to leverage the information.
Nor are all these companies working alone. A few weeks ago, Skype announced SkypeWeb, a Web presence feature that is already integrated into more than 50 Web sites in 20 countries around the world. According to the company, SkypeWeb allows people to see Skype users' online status and call or chat with them from any Web site as well as Skype people from each site with the simple click of a mouse. Among the firms that have incorporated SkypeWeb into their software are Salesforce.com, which has made SkypeWeb available on its AppExchange on-demand CRM, enabling customers to deploy it directly within their Salesforce implementation. TOM.com is using SkypeWeb in its customer service offering to display Skype user presence information for its customer service representatives. DBA.DK (Den Bla Avis), a Danish classifieds portal, is using SkypeWeb to show the Skype status of people who have posted classified ads. And vBulletin has adopted SkypeWeb, providing instant Skype status integration for the company's forum software.
You can also find several tools that promise to improve the way Skype works for you. Among them is Pamela, which answers calls and chats, record audio files in native MP3 format, and supports multiuser environments. The basic version is freeware, and the compny has two paid versions with additional features.
Other companies are extending Skype into the corporate web conferencing business. Convenos Meeting Center, a Web conferencing and collaboration solution, integrates meeting workspaces and Skype calls, combining unlimited online meetings hosted on Convenos servers with integrated Internet calling with no additional per-minute charges.
InstaColl has also added Skype support to its peer-to-peer collaboration engine. The online service, which "seamlessly converts mainstream productivity applications such as the Microsoft Office suite from static standalone tools to interactive, collaborative platforms" lets Skype users add a visual anchor and review, approve and edit documents (Word, Excel and PowerPoint) in conjunction with their voice conferences.
If you build your own applications, there are additional tools -- beyond Skype's own API -- to help make the job easier. For example, this plug-in helps you integrate Skype in your FileMaker solution, so that the application can make or answer calls inside FileMaker, send or receive voicemails, and include Skype chat features.
Page: 1
Esther Schindler has been writing about technology professionally since 1992, and her byline has appeared in dozens of IT publications. She's optimized compilers, owned a computer store, taught corporate training classes, moderated online communities, run computer user groups, and, in her spare time, written a few books. You can reach her at [email protected]
Related Keywords:instant messaging, skype, collaboration, ldap, api, software development, voip, video conferencing, webcam, crm, salesforce
Source:Digital Media Online. All Rights Reserved


text:
Mancini - Kompany return is key
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini feels captain Vincent Kompany's return for Tuesday's trip to Everton could prove crucial.
Last Updated: 30/01/12 4:58pm
Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini feels captain Vincent Kompany's return for Tuesday's trip to Everton could prove crucial.
The Premier League leaders are attempting to improve a poor record at Goodison Park, where they have won on just one of their last 13 visits.
Skipper Kompany has missed City's last four matches after serving a suspension for his controversial sending off in the FA Cup third-round loss to Manchester United.
In the defender's absence, Mancini's side have secured narrow league wins over Wigan and Tottenham, while they were knocked out of the Carling Cup at the semi-final stage by Liverpool over two legs.
The Italian boss believes Kompany's return will give City a huge boost as they prepare to visit the Toffees.
He said: "It is important that we have Vincent available.
"He is our leader and a very strong defender, one of the best in Europe. And because he is so young, he can improve."
It has been a difficult month for the Blues, who have had two players sent off and are now without Mario Balotelli for three more games after his stamp on Scott Parker during City's last Premier League match, against Tottenham nine days ago.
Mancini added: "We have been very unlucky."


text:
Tags: 15%, 34%, American adults, internet, non-internet users.
Posted 09/25/2013 at 4:26 PM
Posted 4 years ago
According to a new report by Pew Internet, 15% of American adults do not use the internet at all.
Additionally, 34% of non-internet users think the internet is just not relevant to them, saying they are not interested, do not want to use it, or have no need for it.
Money plays a role here, as 19% of non-internet users cite the expense of owning a computer or paying for an internet connection.
But that doesn't stop these same people from getting the information they seek because 44% of offline adults have asked a friend or family member to look something up or complete a task on the internet for them.
As well, some have just given up on the whole idea of using the internet, since 14% of offline adults say that they once used to use the internet, but have since stopped for some reason.
Get the complete report here.
You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
As I am still in a holding pattern for getting "Puffy Covers," I decided to circle back and review Puffy's most recent single "Tomodachi no Wao!" I can, however, promise this is not going to be a long review as all four songs are variants of the title track, which are as follows:
Tomodachi no Wao!
Tomodachi no Wao! (Shimajirou to Asobo! Version)
Tomodachi no Wao! (Instrumental)
Tomodachi no Wao! (TV edit)
It took a little while for "Tomodachi no Wao!"* (to grow on me. It is not exactly in my round house so far Puffy songs as there is not a guitar anywhere in site and all instruments are synthesizer or programmed. This includes Ami and Yumi's vocals at times (specifically when they sing "wao"), which is an effect I do generally like. To me the instrumentals at times drift towards a Caribbean sound and the song has a playful and nice feel.
Over all the production is polished with Ami and Yumi delivering the good vocals I come to expect. This might be one of those songs you will never hear live or it will be heavily tweaked for a concert. The later piques my interest, the former would not surprise me. Whereas this is good, the rest of the singledoes not deliver the same kind of satisfaction.
Remember how I said "Wake Up, Make Up" was the absolutely worst thing Puffy has ever done? I stand corrected. "Tomodachi no Wao! (Shimajirou to Asobo! Version)" is abysmal and arguably the wrost thing I have ever heard credited to Puffy ("Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" cover also eclipses this track). For whatever reason someone thought it a good idea to have Shimajiro** screaching/yelling/singing into Ami and Yumi's vocals along with random sound effects interspersed throughout the song. To top of all this, the track is a remix, which to me is always a dubious prospect. While some guitars are added in, that is not enough to sway my opinion.
Maybe "Tomodachi no Wao! (Shimajirou to Asobo! Version)" was only included as a cross marketing effort for the TV show and to appeal to kids... and that is what I have decided to tell myself... and Ami and Yumi had to take one for the team. Which happens as Japanese media is far more amalgamated than the US.
Padding out the album is the instrumental version of "Tomodachi no Wao!" which is a common add on to Japanese singles. It plays fair-to-mid on its own, but a hook is missing as the instrumentals are not to the compelling part of the title track.
The final track is "Tomodachi no Wao! (TV size)," which is to the title track as to what fun size candy bars are to regular candy bars. All the basic goodness is contained within, it is not enough to be satisfying.
I had a difficult time with "Tomodachi no Wao!" once the title track was over. It is a good song and definitely a different song with it being backed entirely synthesizer and a vaguely Caribbean feel at times. The rest of the single comes off feeling like a forced and padded effort. Puffy has had better singles in recent years. If this is what we are left with while Yumi is on hiatus, it is something of a down note that makes me eager for the day Puffy kicks it back into high gear.
Overall Scores:
Singing: B
Instruments: C
Production: C
* per my friend Noriko-chan this translated to to circle of friends)
** from the show 'Shimajiro no Wao!' of which "Tomodachi no Wao!" is the end credits music CONTINUED >>
Sunday, July 15, 2012
"Tomodachi no Wao!" Single Review
As I am still in a holding pattern for getting "Puffy Covers," I decided to circle back and review Puffy's most recent single "Tomodachi no Wao!" I can, however, promise this is not going to be a long review as all four songs are variants of the title track, which are as follows:
Posted by Wes at 10:11 PM View Comments
Labels: music reviews
Monday, July 2, 2012
Jet Album Review
Puffy fans waited almost two years for "Jet" after the release of their EP "amiyumi". Certainly "solosolo" filled the gap, but what was Yumi's solo tracks bolted onto Ami's Sony demos. Jet is different that the prior Puffy efforts and is the fulcrum in which thier careers have been hammered out.
The entirety of Jet is produced by Tamio Okuda, whose unique relationship with Puffy is illustrated on "Jet" as he also had a hand writing the music or lyrics for a majority of the tracks. Yosui Inoue is also in the mix, who in his own right is a legendary musician and his work with Tamio is also very notable. At this stage Ami and Yumi are not credited with much of the writing on Jet.
Two years is a very long time in the entertainment industry, double so for the Japanese music industry. What took so long between "amiyumi" and "Jet"? Perhaps it was the suddenness of Puffy becoming popular and Sony being caught out of position. I think there is more to it than that. My hunch is it took two years for Yumi to learn how to sing. Listen carefully to "amiyumi" and "solosolo"then listen to "Jet". I can mark her progression as a vocalist. Ami did a lot of the heavy lifting in amiyumi and Yumi still had some rough edges in "solosolo". Ami could always sing given her talent level from the start has been at a higher technical level, but "Jet" is where Yumi begins to shine and combine the two... and that is Puffy.
Here is the track list for "Jet"
Jet Keisatsu (l & m: Tamio Okuda) (3:45)
Kore ga Watashi no Ikirumichi (l & m: Tamio Okuda) (3:22)
Cake Is Love (l & m: Yosui Inoue) (5:10)
Ai no Shirushi (l & m: Masamune Kusano) (2:48)
Haru no Asa (l & m: Kaori Okui) (4:19)
Lemon Kid (l: Ami Onuki / m: Tamio Okuda) (4:04)
Kobijin (l: Okuda Tamio/music: Dr. Strange Love) (5:48)
Nehorina Hahorina (l & m: Tortoise Matsumoto) (4:25)
Tetsugaku (l: Yumi Yoshimura m: Tamio Okuda) (1:45)
De Rio (l: Masato Inami & Katsumasa Mototani / m: Masato Inami, Katsumasa Mototani Katsumasa & Harutoshi Inagaki) (4:37)
Circuit no Musume (l & m: Tamio Okuda) (3:18)
Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera (l: Yosui Inoue/m: Tamio Okuda) (4:00)
Mother (l & m: Tamio Okuda) (3:46)
There is a reason why "Jet Keisatsu" has been on virtually every concert set list of Puffy's since "Jet," and that is because it is a sing that fire on all cylinders. The sythesizer solo in the intro and the rolling wave sound followed by guitars kicking in and then Ami and Yumi's remarkable vocal delivery. Everything works and almost 15 years later that remains the case. It is also notable that "Jet Keisatsu" plays incredibly well live... which leads us to the next track which was alos written entirely by Tamio Okuda.
"Kore ga Watashi no Ikirumichi" is a throwback track and showcases Ami and Yumi differently as they spend a lot more time taking turns singing at the start and singing in harmony for the back half of the track. As with many of Tamio's tracks, Tamio can make something new sound familiar, something that on the surface sounds like it was written a continent away that upon a scratch bleeds Japanese. "Jet" is stacked with two very solid tracks... but do good things come in threes?
No... "Cake Is Love" is a song to me that falls a little flat. Vocally it is delivered well and it is composed of material that Shonen Knife seemingly made entire albums. I realize I am more of a fan of Puffy's guitar driven songs, but "Cake Is Love" feels like layers of synthesizers from drums on up. Ami and Yumi deliver with their vocals, but the song is too sweet for my taste.
"Ai no Shirushi" was written by Masamune Kusano of Spitz, which in turn released the song about a year later. It is interesting to note, that while both versions are arranged differently... they are both great. Puffy's is heavy with the bass drum and Spitz' is more guitar driven. Where "Jet Keisatsu" is a song I love live or in the studio... "Ai no Shirushi" is one that is a great studio track, but to me it never plays well live... especially in a large venue. I would like to see Puffy perform this in a more closed in setting if given the chance as I think it plays better for a small room than an arena.
"Haru no Asa" is kind of a stereotypical slow tempo Japanese song, but Ami and Yumi deliver really strong vocals and save the song.
The first solo track, Ami's "Yellow Kid" is a jazzy effort that shows off her singing skills. It is not my cup of tea, but there is no arguing how talent Ami is.
" Kobijin" is a weird off tempo song. It feels rollicking, experimental and progressive that mimics some of the (very few) prog-rock albums that I own. I probably appreciate "Kobijin" more than I like it...
Snapping us back into more familiar Puffy territory is "Nehorina Hahorina." If I recall from Puffy's old site for the launch of "An Illustrated History" that the title is completely nonsensical. Mostly pop, but with enough horns to tilt slightly towards ska. "Nehorina Hahorina" is a fun song.
"Tetsugaku" is Yumi's solo track and I do not believe it is one she could have sung previously. Her skill as a singer was dramatically coached up over the prior two years. Of the two solo tracks, I like this "Tetsugaku" better but it is a very brief song almost acting as a bring for the back third of "Jet".
Rounding the corner is "De Rio" which I is a mid-tempo rocker that I have always lied because Yumi sounds like she is doing most of the singing, which again is something that would not have happened in the first two smaller installments of Puffy.
"Circuit no Musume" is another track written by Tamio (who also recorded the song himself, I think as a demo or b-track). Ami and Yumi deliver fun vocal performances with the music having a beach-throwback sound.
In some ways "Nagisa ni Matsuwaru Et Cetera" makes up for "Cake Is Love". It remains a pop song, but the arrangement is a lot less synthetic, perhaps courtest of Tamio pitching in for the music writing. It is a very poppy affair, but a nice effort.
There are some songs one wonders why the original writer let get away and "Mother" falls straight into that camp. Ami delivers vocals that are ridiculously good, but Yumi's vocals show how far she had come as a vocalist. Both are well balanced against the other, which with "Jet Keisatsu" bookends "Jet" with its two best tracks. There is so much to love about this song outside of Ami and Yumi's vocals, the country undertones and the fact that it is "life is a mother" and not "I have a very nice mother" has always amused me.
I have said it before, any effort by Puffy with Tamio in the mix is likely going to be one I like. A lot. "Jet" being produced by Tamio who in turn was instrumental for most of the tracks makes "Jet" an incredibly focused and consistent album. A few tracks fall flat, but those are all but overwhlemed by "Mother" and "Jet Keisatsu" which are arguably not just the best songs on "Jet" but in Puffy's entire catalog to date.
For someone wanting to get to know Puffy via one original album, "Jet" is the one to go with. We can head Ami and Yumi at the top of their game but also know that the music in this album all but sets the tone for their successful and lengthy career in the often unforgiving Japanese music scene.
Overall Scores:
Singing: A+
Instruments: A
Production: A+
(As always I remain grateful to Peace. Pop. Puffy. for track information)
Posted by Wes at 10:23 PM View Comments
Labels: music reviews


text:
Fabulously Simple Asian Dipping Sauce
Recipe by Chris 5
A wonderful, easy dipping sauce for Asian appetizers, such as Won Tons or Chinese dumplings. No exotic ingredients--you likely have everything right in your kitchen. Its good as is, but feel free to experiment and add your own special touches. I've even drizzled this lightly over plain plain grilled chicken to give it a subtle Asian twist. A generous spoonful into your favorite stir fry will make it pop with this simple touch. I've even made it up and kept it in a jar in the fridge, and added a tsp to plain beef or chicken broth for a low cal change of pace when sipping a cup of broth.
Ingredients Nutrition
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce (my preference) or 2 tablespoons light soy sauce (my preference)
- 1 1⁄2 tablespoons water
- 1 splash rice vinegar (optional)
- 1⁄4 teaspoon sesame oil (a must-do not substitue)
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped green onion
Directions See How It's Made
- Mix well (I use a small jar) and serve on the side.


text:
One way to scale Scrum is to get one team functioning (mature team) and then populate new teams by dividing the original members up amongst the newly created teams. Does this work? I think the answer is both yes and no. Does science have any analogies to study that would help us to predict what factors lead to the yes answer and away from the no answer?
founder effect in Caribbean lizards. The study reflects that the founders of a population have a significant effect upon the new population. However the environment also has a significant effect.
To draw the conclusion the studies author, Schoener said: "The answer we found is that founder effects can leave a persistent signal as generations replace one another over time, even as populations adapt to new conditions. Our study of these fundamental evolutionary principles affects our general understanding of how the biological world works."
What should this tell you about the Scrum scaling practice? That the individuals that found the new teams will have a large effect upon the team's performance. And that the environment will influence this team also. What I think we forget in making this scaling Scrum technique is that significant energy (Scrum coaching) went into the first team. This is an environmental factor. If that factor is removed for the subsequent team then the individual will have a much more difficult time instilling the philosophy of Agile by themselves. Their "signal" will be diluted in the progenitor team. Now if the organizational values and principles are Agile (truly Agile) then the environment is going to support this lone founder. Yet, in many transformations this is not true - the scaling happens before the organization has had the changes set.
Founders are very important. My favorite technique for Scrum adoption is to "stack the deck" - embed 2 or 3 known agilist on the team. Yet, the environment is perhaps the one thing that the leadership has more control over.
In the book Switch - by Chip and Dan Heath creates a wonderful metaphor for change. The rider, elephant, and the environment give us a nice model for what we can effect as change agents.
I just walked into the workplace bay of a team that did just this Scrum scaling technique. Eight months later, I could no longer tell that the teams were practicing Scrum. The environment did not sustain their new Scrum practices. The founders were mutated toward the old ways faster than they muted the processes toward the new Scrum processes. The Scrum adoption didn't manifest in the next generation team.


text:
The Oppo F1 is the ambassador for a whole new potential line of handsets within the manufacturer's portfolio and as such, it definitely deserves some attention.
However, despite the lofty "F1" title that instantly sparks up images of Formula One cars or fighter jets, swooping at phenomenal speeds, the Oppo F1 has no actual aspiration of blowing users away with performance. harga hp oppo
On the contrary, the 5.0-inch phone has its roots set firmly in the mid-ranger realm. It sets out to offer some decent hardware, wrapped in a very signature Oppo-style body, akin that of the R7 line, all the while keeping pricing more reasonable.
Oppo F1 key features
Metal alloy body
Hybrid Dual SIM/microSD slot
5.0 inch IPS LCD display with 720p resolution and 294ppi
Octa-core 1.7 GHz, Cortex-A53, Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 SoC, 3GB of RAM
16GB of built-in memory
Color OS 2.1 on top of Android 5.1
13 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus main camera with single LED flash
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4″ sensor size front camera capable of shooting 1080p video
Cat. 4 LTE (150/50Mbps); Wi-Fi b/g/n; Bluetooth 4.0; GPS/GLONASS; microUSB
2,500mAh battery capacity
Oppo F1 main disadvantages
The display has a resolution of only 720p
Built-in memory is rather small
VOOC fast charging technology is notably missing


text:
MindtheProduct 2012 is the first conference of its kind - bringing together product management leaders from around the world to explore the intersection of design, technology and business - the business of building great products.
We're sold out so expect 550 product people, 13 great speakers and 1 great day!
presented by Marty Cagan
presented by Tom Chi
presented by Tom Hulme
presented by John Earner
presented by Charles Adler
presented by Matthew Ogle and Hannah Donovan
presented by Tom Loosemore
presented by Tom Coates
Puddle Dock, Blackfriars, London, EC4V 3DB
This event has been claimed


text:
This VersaTie connector has a cadmium plated alloy steel stud, anodized aluminum body and stainless steel ring for quick, secure one hand installation. Ring rotates full 360 degreesPit Stop USA offers Mac's Single Stud Tie-Down Ring VT-1000 310001 at low everyday prices. Be sure to check out all of our products from Mac's Custom Tie-Downs including Mac's Custom Tie-Downs E-Track & Track Straps.
- Mac's Custom Tie-Downs
- Available
- Same Day Shipping!
- New
Shipping Information
- Item Requires Shipping
- 0.1 lbs.
- W3.0000" x H1.1500" x L3.4000"
- Ships from Michigan.
Customer Reviews
Total Reviews (0)
Write the First Review!
You must login to post a review.
May We Suggest
- The Company Difference
- We're the ExpertsWe help you find a way to win!
- Huge SelectionOver 90,000 products from the top brands in motorsports!
- Free Shipping On driver safety gear over $99!
- Low Everyday PricesGet the best values in racing!
- Have a question? Ask the Pros
- Email UsGet answers from the pros
- 1-866-722-3432


text:
No Autoupdates. Database? Please help…..
Our website, slashcomment.com, has 8 years of posts. Everything was fine until about last week when, suddenly, I noticed Jetpack's Publicize was no longer sending post links to Facebook.
While looking into that I then noticed we were on WordPress 3.7 while everyone else seemed to be discussing 3.7.1. Hmm. So I went to the Dashboard and checked Update. It claimed WordPress was up to date and so were all plugins. Hmm. I then realized that two plugins were supposed to be newer than what they were and tried to update them. No luck. The only way to update them was to disable them, delete them and then re-install them.
I disabled all plugins. That didn't fix the issue. I then manually updated to 3.7.1. That worked but it didn't fix the update issue (I now realized I had about 6 plugins that were out of date).
Then, when I reactived the plugins Jetpack gives you a notice saying you need to reconnect to WordPress.com as a last step. It refuses to do so. It says there's a glitch and gives a strange response.
I suspect we may have a database issue but I have NO idea how to troubleshoot it or resolve it.
I'm now thinking my only options are to restore back to a week or so ago and then manually add back in a dozen or so posts from several contributors or, export all the data, wipe everything, restart and then import all the data (but I really have no idea how to do that and the risk seems HIGH to me).
Any ideas on how we should proceed? Every day is compounding the problem.
- The topic 'No Autoupdates. Database? Please help…..' is closed to new replies.


text: Viewing Stuff That Happened™ - 11 of 14 Stuff That Happened #12 - The "Occupy Wall Street" Special Edition So, this episode isn't particularly hilarious, yet it's posted here on... more »So, this episode isn't particularly hilarious, yet it's posted here on Funny or Die (for continuity's sake). Consider it "the rest" from Episode 11's shoot. I just went down to Wall Street's Zuccotti Park and filmed for 20 minutes. (I'm no Anderson Cooper.) Of course, unlike many other visitors or 'occupants', I'm not pretending to be part of the movement. "Enjoy!" « less Micah White October 11, 2011 87 Views More Info Full Credits Micah White Uploader Stats & Data 3Funny6Die 87 Views October 11, 2011 Published Category Web Series Sketch Recaps Tags occupy wall street OWS New York City NYC immigration jamba juice wall street Up Next: Stuff That Happened #13 - On Ice!* AUTOPLAY Up Next In: 10 Stuff That Happened #13 - On Ice!* Stuff That Happened #14 - From Midair! Stuff That Happened #15 - Viva Las Season Finale! Stuff That Happened #2 Follow Browse Related Comments Stuff That Happened™ 10+ more View All ▶ 10+ more View All ▶ Micah White Vaguely Related Videos Vaguely Related Pics & Words Advertisement Tags: occupy wall street OWS New Advertisement


text:
Bendekik was a deep gnome priest in Blingdenstone.[1]
Bendekik was the high priest of the city until 1371 DR, the year of a drow attack. Bendekik remained in the city and made a curse that no drow be able to use the power of the earth. During the fighting, he killed seven drow warriors before he died.
In 1479 DR, his assistant Pingtu was back in the city and was the new head priest. Bendekik somehow manifested to him and explained how to end the curse.[1] With the help of an adventuring party hired by Kargien Dissengulp, Pingtu followed the instructions and the curse disappeared.[2]
|This Realmslore article about an individual is a stub. You can help the Forgotten Realms Wiki by expanding it.
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Robert J. Schwalb and James Wyatt (2012). Reclaiming Blingdenstone, loc. 21. Wizards of the Coast.
- ↑ Robert J. Schwalb and James Wyatt (2012). Reclaiming Blingdenstone, loc. 21-23. Wizards of the Coast.