text:
Before 4ZZ could start broadcasting in 1975, a transmitter was ordered from the U.S. But after it was lost on the dock in New York, 4ZZ's chief engineer at the time Ross Dannecker built the station's first transmitter.
Kurdish militants claim responsibility for car bomb that killed 37 people, and more 9am Zedlines
Evocca College to close a third of campuses
Training school Evocca College will close a third of its campuses, cutting more than two hundred jobs in response to the federal government's crackdown on VET fee help loans last year.
Around nine hundred students will be affected by the closures with the option to transfer campus or study online.
Queensland campuses affected include Browns Plains, Morayfield, Southport, and Woodridge.
Half a million attend Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art
Visitor numbers have reached half a million at the eighth Asia Pacific Triennial of Contemporary Art at the Queensland Art Gallery and the Gallery of Modern Art.
Featuring regional visual artists, the exhibition includes special screenings, talks, dance performances, live music, as well as kids programs.
The exhibition closes in three weeks, on April 10.
NSW Cancer Council Calls for more Aboriginal employees in cancer services
Turning to news around Australia, New South Wales' Cancer Council has called for more Aboriginal employees in cancer services, with the hope of driving down Indigenous mortality rates.
The call comes after Cancer Council released research showing a significant gap in bowel cancer survival rates between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Australians.
Cancer Council senior Dianne O'Connell says the gap may be due to cultural barriers and reduced access to follow-up care, which would be aided by more Aboriginal Australians working in the sector.
Aboriginal Social Justice Commissioner Mick Gooda says the mortality gap is the responsibility of all levels of government and the healthcare system.
Telstra customers experience another service outage
Telstra customers experienced yet another nationwide interruption to data, call and text services, on Thursday with half of Telstra's 16 million users affected.
Telstra CEO Andy Penn expressed his deep disappointment, offering customers a free unlimited data day as a gesture of apology.
Mr Penn says Thursday's issue was due to congestion.
It's the third interruption to services in a month, with a Mid-February outage affecting millions blamed on human error.
US urges release of student sentenced to 15 years hard labour
The US is urging the immediate release of a student sentenced to 15 years hard labour in North Korea for allegedly stealing a propaganda sign from his hotel.
21-year-old Otto Warmbier was travelling with a backpacking tour group when he was detained in early January.
His conviction in court on Wednesday saw him accused of committing the crime as part of a US plan to undermine the North Korean government and the unity of its people.
The conviction follows a new round of sanctions on North Korea by the UN security council, which experts say has only increased tension between the nation and US government.
Kurdish militants claim responsibility for car bomb that killed 37 people
Kurdish militants have claimed responsibility for the car bomb that killed 37 people in the Turkish capital of Ankara on Sunday.
Radical group, the Kurdistan Freedom Falcons, claim they carried out the attack in retaliation to the Turkish government's continued security operations in Kurdish Southeastern regions, and had targeted security forces.
Authorities have issued travel and security warnings, urging citizens and visitors to avoid crowded public places and public transport.


text:
Cougars clinch UMAC Championship outright
UMM Sports Information
UM-Morris 67, Bethany Lutheran 52
Minnesota Morris started the game on an 11-0 run, seven by Wycoff. The Vikings did not recover quickly and the Cougars lead grew to as large as 19 in the first half. Bethany Lutheran was able to cut the lead to 11 prior to the half time break.
For the first time since early in the first half the Vikings were able to cut the lead to single digits just eight seconds into the second half. Morris doubled that lead six minutes later on a Tori Holt layup. Bethany never fully recovered from the UMM rally and never got any closer than nine the rest of the game.
The Cougars had a trio of offensive stars on the night: Wycoff, Holt and Emily Auch all had double digit scoring nights. Auch led all UMM players with 16 points. Wycoff added 15 points and Holt had 12. Holt also added seven rebounds. Abby Fragodt had 14 rebounds on the night, leading the team in that category; she is now 12 rebounds shy of 900 career rebounds.
UM-Morris 71, Martin Luther 55
UMM finished the UMAC regular season by pulling away from Martin Luther (13-12, 10-4 UMAC) on Saturday afternoon, winning the game 71-55. With the win and the combination of a St. Scholastica win, Morris will take on Martin Luther, again, on Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30 p.m. in the P. E. Center.
Holt had a dominating performance scoring 16 points and grabbing 13 rebounds, both career highs. The Cougars held a 36-18 advantage in points in the paint during the victory. The bench poured in 28 points. Auch also had a double-double on the day, picking up 11 points and 11 boards. Wycoff had a game high 18 points on 6-8 shooting. As a team UMM shot 83.3 percent from the foul line, hitting 20 of their 24 attempts.
The game was very tight throughout the first twenty minutes of game play. Martin Luther slowly built up a six point lead with just about five minutes left in the half. Minnesota Morris cut that lead to one but the Knights quickly pushed it back to five. The Cougars ended the half on a 7-3 run pulling within one at the break.
Auch gave the Cougars a lead out of the halftime break but that lead did not last very long. The game was tied for the third time after a layup from Holt with 14:16 left, but Morris could not break free at the moment. Minutes later they began a 17-2 run and took a 14 point lead with 5:33 left in the contest. The Knights never recovered and Minnesota Morris picked up the victory to sweep the weekend 2-0 for the fourth weekend in a row.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Get a free shipping quote.
"Redwood" 8 yr old Red Dun mare 15 hands and Broke.. she has done team roping, and some barrels. she has been heeled off and started on barrels. she is Great on the ranch on the Trails, she is Good around cattle. crosses water, ditches, dead fall , she is NOT spooky.. she is easy to handle, catch, load, shoe, bath, etc. owners are asking $1200. she is Located At Slick Ponies Ranch till she sells. (435) 680-5895
Slick Ponies Ranch Always Proud to offer Quality Family Safe and Proven Rodeo Horses and Ponies. For the past 20 years we have strived to produce the best performance horses for all different disaplines. Our Horses are versital in every aspect of horse eventing. 2014 Standing at STUD: " Tony Tiger Bee" AQHA Grey Stallion Proven sire~~ Rope~ Ranch~ Barrel Horses~~ ~~~Babies have BIG hips and Baby doll heads.... (read more)
Avoid Scams and Fraud - Potential areas of fraud: wire transfer, moneygrams, money orders, cashier checks, shipping, escrow, "transaction protection", "guarantee". Check out the Buyer Safety section for more info.


text:
The same as lib, but makes relative path absolute
WWW: http://search.cpan.org/dist/lib-abs/
make generate-plist
To install the port: cd /usr/ports/devel/p5-lib-abs/ && make install cleanTo add the package: pkg install p5-lib-abs
cd /usr/ports/devel/p5-lib-abs/ && make install clean
pkg install p5-lib-abs
PKGNAME: p5-lib-abs
SHA256 (lib-abs-0.92.tar.gz) = 0c4621474ad8ff3703cca80077f264707f40a04bd78b2e0eb6a2bcfe45b3144f
SIZE (lib-abs-0.92.tar.gz) = 39591
NOTE: FreshPorts displays only information on required and default dependencies. Optional dependencies are not covered.
This port is required by:
No options to configure
Number of commits found: 13
Change the way Perl modules are installed, update the default Perl to 5.18.
Before, we had:
site_perl : lib/perl5/site_perl/5.18
site_perl/perl_arch : lib/perl5/site_perl/5.18/mach
perl_man3 : lib/perl5/5.18/man/man3
Now we have:
site_perl : lib/perl5/site_perl
site_arch : lib/perl5/site_perl/mach/5.18
perl_man3 : lib/perl5/site_perl/man/man3
Modules without any .so will be installed at the same place regardless of the
Cleanup plist
- add stage support
Approved by: portmgr (blanket infrastructure)
Add NO_STAGE all over the place in preparation for the staging support (cat:
devel part 3)
- convert to the new perl5 framework
- trim Makefile header
Approved by: portmgr (bapt@, blanket)
- Cleanup outdated checks. (PERL_LEVEL < 5.12)
- Assign some p5- ports under perl@ maintainership.
Approved by: portmgr@ (bapt@)
- Update to 0.92
PR: ports/171103
Approved by: maintainer timeout (firstname.lastname@example.com, >2 weeks)
- Revert ports/165605 as requested by portmgr@
Note: devel/p5-B-Size and devel/p5-Devel-Arena
where intentionally not restored.
PR: ports/165605
Approved by: portmgr (bapt)
Feature safe: yes (I sure hope so)
- Remove ports that only work with < perl 5.12 (devel/p5-B-Size,
- Remove conditionals for PERL_LEVEL < 501200
- Remove regression-test targets b/c this will be centralized in Mk/bsd.perl.mk
- Other minor cleanups
PR: ports/165605
Submitted by: pgollucci (myself)
Approved by: portmgr (linimon)
Exp Run by: linimon
Tested by: make index
-remove MD5
- only 13% of the p5- ports embed @comment $FreeBSD$:
so standarize and remove it
With Hat: perl@
- Update to 0.91
PR: ports/147384
Approved by: firstname.lastname@example.com (maintainer)
Submitted by: myself (pgollucci@)
Changes: http://search.cpan.org/dist/lib-abs/Changes
The same as lib, but makes relative path absolute
WWW: http://search.cpan.org/dist/lib-abs/
PR: ports/136960
Submitted by: Mons Anderson <mons at cpan.org>
Servers and bandwidth provided byNew York Internet, SuperNews, and RootBSD
No vulnerabilities have been reported in the past 14 days
* - modified, not new
All vulnerabilities


text:
New Thinking for a New Era
Businesses that harness the power of IBM SmartCloud to deliver immediate customer value are winning a competitive advantage. http://www.ibm.com/whycloud Clou...
Views: 104
Welcome toInnovation Insights
Sign In
Started by Frank Wallem in General Mar 16, 2015.
0 Replies
1 Favorite
Added by Scott Amyx
1 Comment
0 Favorites
© 2017 Created by Insights Site Creator.
Powered by
Badges |
Report an Issue |
Terms of Service
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy (Revised 09/10/2012). Your California Privacy Rights.
Wired © 2012 Condé Nast Digital. All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Condé Nast Digital.
Please check your browser settings or contact your system administrator.


text:
My review of the HTC dual SIM in UK version
- OK, so I have got one. It came in the post yesterday - Royal Mail Snail mail.
Here is my review:
Overall a great phone - here are some downsides...
Firstly if you want one from HTC who are currently the only supplier in UK to my knowledge, and you are a new customer, you will HAVE to supply a copy of your driving licence or some kind of ID. I really did not like this (perfect material for identity cloning), especially as you had to supply this info to not HTC, not even the company delivering the phone, but some other company - something to do with Dragon's Den. I kid you not. HTC and their supplier were very unreasonable about this and refused to listen to my objections or to simply check the electoral role.
I was told by HTC that if I ordered from them the guaruntee wouold be for two years, whereas if I order it elsewhere, I would get one. Currently to my knowledge, this phone is only available to the UK via HTC, unless you want a Chinese import that has to be reprogrammed - these mostly cost more too.
The phone arrived reasonably speedy and set up is mostly autopiloted. Its a little thicker than the HTC, so the two cases I had for HTC one did NOT fit. The phone pops out, they nearty fit, and I suppose this is OK-ish. I don't know of any current supplier of cases for the dual HTC one. I am looking for a decent leather wallet type.
This phone does NOT have 4G so when HTC states that it is the same spec as the HTC one (which does), its NOT. It does have a SD slot which takes up to 64 gig. Mine seems to be working but I have not accessed it properly yet, I am a bit of a newbie with Android. I was expecting some kind of way of viewing the directory, have not found it yet - not a problem though I think, maybe I need to download an app.
The phone is as snappy and as well constructed as the HTC one, no problems there, and I wont repeat all the functions that are covered by standard HTC reviews.
The back plate comes off. inside are three slots, two for sims and one for SD. The second slot is 2g the first 3g.
They have done a good job of integrating dual SIM management into the phone. Dial a number and you can push a button for SIM1 or SIM2 to make the call. You can rename these SIMS with up to five characters so I have got Pers and Work. These names apply throughout the phone.
Contacts from both the SIMS and from Google are handled well. You can show all contacts or you can show from one Sim or another, or you can show google contacts
You can disengage or silence one sim or the other.
The phone comes with extra gbs of cloud storage for dropbox, google drive and other providers, it just gets offered when you use it. Some deals are for 2 years of space others permanant, I forget which is which. See the HTC site.
I havent yet investigated the storage, but I intend to put a lot of music on - I measured my current library and its about fifty gigs, no problem for this HTC, its got 32 gb internal and then a further 64 gb on my SD.
As other's have said, this is a quality product, its well constructed, and has a sophisticated feel through and through.
At present dual SIM seems to be only be available in silver (I love the red) and very confusingly, the HTC site offers two seemingly identical variants at two prices 495 and 499???!!!
I think they are the same phone. I ordered the 499 because it stated 'silver' was charged 495 and got a silver anyway. It does not make sense (no pun intended).
HTC support seems a bit flakey. If you want tech support you get Taiwanese heavy accents (I think) they are knowledgeable but will not/ cannot deal with order info matters as this is done by a second 'English' company, that can't give tech support. These are the ones that force you to send confidential information to a further third company (via a secure connection but why should we) before they will despatch the order.
You only get told this at a late state in the ordering game. I received a confirmation of my card details and order, then an email stating they would be in touch again for' further information', this email stated thaty If I did not receive this email request for further info then I should phone. The email did not come, so I phoned HTC, who could not help me and put my onto a second company who handled their deliveries. Only after I phoned up to say I never got the third email, did they reveal this requirement and insist on this information. I have no idea why they need to inconvenience and compromise their customers so much. Their lame excuse that 'the phone is expensive' is unacceptable. I recieve many other products that cost more without this hassle. My name and address is easily accessible via the Electoral Roll on the net (which they dont accept) and I have never had any trouble with credit or the law, I have no debts at all and own my own house, I have a decent job too. I got treated like I was under great suspicion until I was forced to give them my tax return. It's wrong and I for one wont forgive them for this. End of Rant.
The only 'issue' I have ecountered with the phone so far is that only one SIM card contacts appear in my blue toothed car phone/media player. I own a VW golf match 2012. It's no big deal as the phone does accept calls from both SIMs via the car (hands free). You can also dial any calls via the car but you wont get the ability to select SIM 1 or SIM 2 (as you do on the handset). This is more a VW oversight than HTC I guess and I dont hold it against HTC..
Overall the HTC DUAL SIM seems so thoughtfully put together, you can see both SIMs are active or not in the notification area and many other tiny little fixes make for a great experience. I have heard its due Kit Kat in either January or February. Ordering robbed me of a lot of pleasure, but overall, I am pleased with the phone, I will live with it for a few more days then probably sell my MOTO G.
I guess there is a strong case to state that this IS currently the best phone in the world, even though the support is suspect.
If you wait then possibly CES will bring even higher specced phones. There is talk of 64 bit chips, chips with over a hundred cores, and prices of both HTYC and= other high spec phones being slashed in 2014.
There is soon, for example, to be the ZOPO ZP980 5.0Inch MTK6589T 1.5GHz Quad-Core Android4.2 OS 1+16G
Personally I could not wait and am very happy with this one.
Birds in the bush...01-09-2014 07:13 PM
- Hi,
When you said: "They have done a good job of integrating dual SIM management into the phone"
This means that the phone is a "dual SIM active" phone?
I mean, that one can select with which SIM respond the calls and that the phone can holds incoming calls while one is talking in the other SIM?
Thanks in advance for your answer.02-01-2014 05:11 AM
- I believe it is, but I have never experienced it, so cannot be sure. I notice as well that when paried with my car - vw golf - only one set of contacts show up in the car. No big deal.
I am still enjoying this phone, its really nice, I had a moto g before and these come in dual sim too, mine was not one tohugh. In the UK these are showing up on ebay.
If I was buying now, I would probably wait a month as a lot seems to be happening in the mobile world, including maybe a price drop for the HTC one when the new HTC One M8 hits the streets.. soonish. Prices are dropping worldwide and some new phones are really stiff competition for the HTC's throne.02-01-2014 05:34 AM
- Hi,
You can test it by asking two friends to call you one after the other, and if the phone can handle the two calls at the same time it's dual SIM active. In the other hand if one person has a message of "unavailable", then it's not.
Your confirmation would be great!04-13-2014 06:01 PM
- Forum
- HTC Android Phones
- HTC One M7
My review of the HTC dual SIM in UK version
Similar Threads
How do I do a manual setup for yahoo to the android email app? it keeps rejecting my yahoo....By Paisley in forum Moto X (2013)Replies: 9Last Post: 11-29-2016, 05:53 PM
[FREE] Where is My Phone ? Locate your smartphoneBy pakdroid in forum Beta RequestsReplies: 7Last Post: 07-10-2015, 05:57 AM
The Hisense X1By Anon8154066 in forum General News & DiscussionReplies: 10Last Post: 02-02-2014, 11:22 PM
Suggestion on thin case for HTC One?By cristianocr7 in forum Verizon HTC OneReplies: 12Last Post: 01-14-2014, 05:56 PM
Moto X: Before I call moto tech, what could be wrong with my phone? Frequent app closings.By paisley99 in forum Moto X (2013)Replies: 22Last Post: 01-10-2014, 05:43 PM


text:
Press Release
SGI Announces InfiniteStorage Total Control Suite
SGI® InfiniteStorage NAS and LiveSAN™ to Manage Diverse Storage Environments; Products Debut This Week at Storage Expo in London
FREMONT, Calif., and London, England — October 14, 2009 — SGI (NASDAQ: SGI) today announced the introduction of SGI® InfiniteStorage NAS and SGI® LiveSAN™, two powerful new storage offerings within the SGI InfiniteStorage Total Control Suite, a rich set of modular software and hardware tools that enable a high-degree of storage customization using standard components. InfiniteStorage NAS and LiveSAN are key product additions for storage virtualization that will allow data center managers total control over their data environments. The two new offerings are on display at Storage Expo 2009 in London at SGI booth #464.
SGI's InfiniteStorage Total Control suite now includes solutions ranging from LiveSAN for block-level virtualization, global namespace solutions with InfiniteStorage NAS (network-attached storage), Data Migration Facility (DMF) for tier virtualization, and LiveArc, an advanced digital asset management framework. These best-of-breed components are available individually or as part of an integrated, scalable, "future-proof" solution set that allows for the ultimate in control over current and anticipated data management operations.
"With increasing storage demands, data center managers are looking for storage solutions that enable them to tailor their data environment to the specific needs of their users without being locked into expensive, one-size-fits-all scenarios," said Jose Reinoso, vice president for storage products at SGI. "LiveSAN and InfiniteStorage NAS specifically make storage ecosystems highly tunable to increase utilization and decrease costs."
InfiniteStorage NAS is a high-performance NAS hardware platform that satisfies the most demanding storage needs of shared data environments. With advanced tools to simplify management, InfiniteStorage NAS has a rich feature set for virtualization, data management and data protection. Notably, its Cluster Namespace capability enables broad scalability and compatibility in heterogeneous environments, dynamic read caching and dynamic data rebalancing. InfiniteStorage NAS is designed for maximum scalability with external shared storage features for expansive compatibility with legacy systems and maximum control to administrators in shared environments.
LiveSAN is a block-level storage virtualization suite that enables complete control over any SAN environment. Among key features, LiveSAN virtualizes all of the available blocks of existing storage across the enterprise to utilize all available space and lessen stranded storage. The solution provides data center managers with the tools to most effectively utilize their storage environments to their maximum potential. Additional benefits include:
LiveSAN and InfiniteStorage NAS seamlessly integrate with legacy systems to provide the foundation for unlimited future data growth. Each addresses niches to create virtualized storage solutions at both the block and file levels. These solutions, together with the rest of the InfiniteStorage Total Control suite, give data center managers complete flexibility to choose the right solution for specific data management problems.
Product Availability:
About SGI
Contact Information:
Schwartz Communications, Inc.
© 2009 SGI. SGI and LiveSAN are registered trademarks or trademarks of Silicon Graphics International Corp. or its subsidiaries in the U.S. and other countries. All other trademarks are property of their respective holders.


text:
FREE Muscle and Fitness Workout Routines
Learn How To Burn Fat, Gain Muscle and Shape Up Fast!
Enter your first name and email address
for free instant access to these amazing routines.
Welcome to our website where we provide only the best health & fitness information that will allow you to change your health & fitness lifestyle & get you aimed toward working out & building a better body.
Our vast collection of free fitness information will help you progress through beginner, intermediate & advanced training, allowing for a steady and solid progression. Which will hopefully be beneficial for those of which who starting out, to even more advanced weight trainers & bodybuilders that are looking for a different workout routine that they may have never tried before in their health & fitness routines.
So in the end we hope that our workout routines can help those wanting to get there foot in the door & even those that are more advanced to try something new & hopefully achieve good results from using our workouts.
Here's just some of what you will find here:
Free Fitness Workout Routines - Sign up for our free newsletter today and every week you will be send new workouts, diets, etc.
Fitness Products - In our online fitness store where you can purchase all the supplements and products you need to achieve your health and fitness goals.
Fitness Workout Software If you are looking to burn fat and increase muscle mass you will want to try X-Size fitness workout software.
Fitness Programs - Custom made fitness and diet programs designed to help you get the best and quickest results possible.
Fitness Articles - Our free articles are written by professional health & fitness experts who want to see you succeed in your health & fitness goals.
Fitness Tips - Unique workout and diets tips to gain a new insight on what you can do to achieve a more physically fit body.
Fitness Resources - The top health & fitness resources to help you find valuable information bodybuilding, fitness and weight loss.
Feel better and lose weight fast with the best 3 day detox cleanse at bestvitaminsforall.com
London gyms, with top quality gyms in Islington, gyms in Hammersmith, and also gyms in Haringey.
Visit Bestvitaminsforall.com to get high quality and pure Omega 3 salmon oil to help you with joint pain and lower inflamation in your body.
Icon Training provide Personal Training Courses at venues across the UK. Personal Trainer Courses in London allow students to gain an industry leading gym instructor qualification close to their location of choice while their blended learning approach allows students to also study a their own pace in the comfort of their own homes.
The Fitness Warehouse stocks a wide range of equipment for setting up a functional training facility including their market of leading functional training rig.


text:
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen is also known as: Ibudone, Reprexain, Vicoprofen, Xylon 10
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen Pregnancy Warnings
Hydrocodone-ibuprofen has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal testing (at a maternally toxic dose) resulted in an increase in the percentage of litters and fetuses with a major abnormality and an increase in the number of litters and fetuses with one or more nonossified metacarpals. There are no controlled data on this combination product in human pregnancy. Hydrocodone-ibuprofen should only be given during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk. Hydrocodone-ibuprofen should be avoided near term.
Babies born to mothers who have been taking opioids regularly prior to delivery may be physically dependent. The withdrawal signs include irritability and excessive crying, tremors, hyperactive reflexes, increased respiratory rate, increased stools, sneezing, yawning, vomiting, and fever. The intensity of the syndrome does not always correlate with the duration of maternal opioid use or dose. There is no consensus on the best method of managing withdrawal. Because of the known effects of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on the fetal cardiovascular system (closure of the ductus arteriosus), use during pregnancy (particularly late pregnancy) should be avoided.
Hydrocodone / ibuprofen Breastfeeding Warnings
In one woman treated with ibuprofen 400 mg twice a day for two weeks, ibuprofen concentrations in milk were below the level of detection (< 0.5 mcg/mL) at all times tested. The hydroxy and carboxy metabolites were also undetectable. In another study, ibuprofen concentrations in milk were below the level of detection (nine below 1.0 mcg/mL) in all samples taken from 12 postpartum women receiving ibuprofen 400 mg every six hours for 24 hours. The authors conclude that a breast-feeding infant would ingest less than 1 mg ibuprofen per day.
There are no data on the excretion of hydrocodone into human milk. Other narcotic analgesics are excreted into human milk in small amounts. Ibuprofen has not been detected in human milk. Ibuprofen is considered compatible with breast-feeding by the American Academy of Pediatrics. The manufacturer of hydrocodone-ibuprofen recommends that a decision should be made whether to discontinue nursing or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
References for pregnancy information
- Rudolph AM "Effects of aspirin and acetaminophen in pregnancy and in the newborn." Arch Intern Med 141 (1981): 358-63
- Koren G, Pastuszak A, Ito S "Drugs in pregnancy." N Engl J Med 338 (1998): 1128-37
- "Product Information. Vicoprofen (hydrocodone-ibuprofen)." Knoll Pharmaceutical Company, Whippany, NJ.
- "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
- Rementeria JL, Nunag NN "Narcotic withdrawal in pregnancy: stillbirth incidence with a case report." Am J Obstet Gynecol 116 (1973): 1152-6
- Ostensen M "Optimisation of antirheumatic drug treatment in pregnancy." Clin Pharmacokinet 27 (1994): 486-503
- Zelson C, Lee SJ, Casalino M "Neonatal narcotic addiction: comparative effects of maternal intake of heroin and methadone." N Engl J Med 289 (1973): 1216-20
- Barry WS, Meinzinger MM, Howse CR "Ibuprofen overdose and exposure in Utero: results from a postmarketing voluntary reporting system." Am J Med 77 (1984): 35-9
- Levy G, Garrettson LK, Soda DM "Evidence of placental transfer of acetaminophen." Pediatrics 55 (1975): 895
References for breastfeeding information
- Weibert RT, Townsend RJ, Kaiser DG, Naylor AJ "Lack of ibuprofen secretion into human milk." Clin Pharm 1 (1982): 457-8
- "Product Information. Motrin (ibuprofen)." Pharmacia and Upjohn, Kalamazoo, MI.
- Anderson PO "Drug use during breast-feeding." Clin Pharm 10 (1991): 594-623
- Committee on Drugs, 1992 to 1993 "The transfer of drugs and other chemicals into human milk." Pediatrics 93 (1994): 137-50
- "Product Information. Vicoprofen (hydrocodone-ibuprofen)." Knoll Pharmaceutical Company, Whippany, NJ.
- Findlay JW, DeAngelis RL, Kearney MF, et al "Analgesic drugs in breast milk and plasma." Clin Pharmacol Ther 29 (1981): 625-33
- Townsend RJ, Benedetti TJ, Erickson SH, Cengiz C, Gillespie Wr, Gschwend J, Albert KS "Excretion of ibuprofen into breast milk." Am J Obstet Gynecol 149 (1984): 184-6
See Also...
Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to ensure that the information provided by Cerner Multum, Wolters Kluwer Health and Drugs.com is accurate, up-to-date and complete, but no guarantee is made to that effect. In addition, the drug information contained herein may be time sensitive and should not be utilized as a reference resource beyond the date hereof. This material does not endorse drugs, diagnose patients, or recommend therapy. This drug information is a reference resource designed as supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise, skill , knowledge, and judgement of healthcare practitioners in patient care. The absence of a warning for a given drug or combination thereof in no way should be construed to indicate that the drug or combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for any given patient. Multum Information Services, Inc. does not assume any responsibility for any aspect of healthcare administered with the aid of information Multum provides. Copyright 2000-2008 Multum Information Services, Inc. The information contained herein is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. If you have questions about the drugs you are taking, check with your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.


text:
Power transactions and trends
Global power and utilities mergers and acquisitions 2012 review, 2013 outlook
In 2012 the Eurozone crisis and decade-low US natural gas prices pushed companies to restructure asset portfolios. In 2013, regional issues will drive a robust transaction market that is expected to outperform 2012.
Deal value and volume (Q4 2008–Q4 2012)
2012 deal activity declines, and financial buyers turn aggressive
Deal value in 2012 fell US$24.3b lower than 2011, primarily due to the weak macro environment, prompting buyers to focus on lower-risk transactions and internal cost reduction programs.
Despite this, the year witnessed several big-ticket transactions, led by European utilities looking to optimize asset portfolios. Owners of European regulated assets such as RWE AG, Eni SpA and state-run companies divested assets, either to fund-type investors or Asian trade, to reduce balance sheet debt and free up capital for deployment in emerging markets.
The US utility market saw the completion of several big mergers, including approval of the Exelon/Constellation Energy merger.
Financial buyer deal value reached a two-year high, contributing 31% to the total value in 2012, driven by a desire to secure predictable cash flows in a volatile equity and macro environment.
Veolia's successful divestment strategy and future outlook
In an exclusive interview for this report, Hubert Sueur, Director of Investments, M&A and Equity Financing at Veolia, stresses the importance of quality of assets and meticulous planning in Veolia's successful divestment program.
He throws light on the growing dominance of financial buyers in the last 12 to 18 months, with several PE and infrastructure funds at the head of the queue for Veolia's divestments. Completing divestment plans will be the company's key focus through 2013, while continued investment in new and emerging markets may be the focus from 2014.
Regional issues drive transaction trends in 2012
The price collapse in the EU CO2 market and cheap coal exported from the US made gas-fired power plants unprofitable in many parts of Europe, running at negative spark spreads and often running simply because of take or pay agreements with gas providers. Price signals for the near term are very weak, and this is reflected in the financing market.
Latin America remained buoyant, with Brazil attracting several foreign investors. The UK remained one of Europe's most attractive markets, with its regulated power, gas and water sectors offering reasonable returns in a volatile environment. A number of cash-rich financial buyers entered the country seeking stable returns, pushing deal values up. In the German market, the country's nuclear phase-out decision and switch to renewables influenced transaction activity.
Continued global diversion in natural gas prices, a collapse of the EUA spot price, and rising US coal exports to Europe were just some of the key issues that shaped the 2012 deal market.
2013 promises to be more robust
We anticipate a robust transaction environment in 2013, with investors favoring the yield of regulated assets over the volatility of other sectors and artificially low government bond yields.
As debt pressures still hang over many European utilities and US utilities seek to rebalance their holding in favor of regulated businesses, further divestments will continue to create transaction opportunities.
The capital will come from Asia and pension funds and will be dominated by a range of financial buyers. Brazil will emerge as a focus country, underpinned by investment opportunities in renewables and a stronger domestic market. Look for increased activity in Indonesia, Mexico and Turkey.
To access the detailed analysis of deal activity, what's been happening in the Power & Utilities M&A landscape in 2012, and what to expect in 2013, download the full report Power transactions and trends - 2012 review and 2013 outlook.
Deal value and volume (Q4 2008–Q4 2012)
Last year proved to be robust, despite not living up to the highs of the end of 2010 and the start of 2011, a period that was dominated by mega-mergers (including Duke-Progress for US$26b in Q1 2011). Volume and value uptick in Q4 2012 provides momentum for 2013.×


text:
TBI: Minds over motion
Imagine you're paralyzed. A catastrophic accident or disease has trapped you inside a body that refuses to follow your brain's instructions. Your brain, meanwhile, functions normally, although you are unable to move your limbs or speak. You cannot pet your dog, hug your child or wave to the paperboy. You cannot articulate even the simplest request, desire or feeling. I'm hungry. My nose itches. I'm cold. The television is too loud. I love you.
Now, imagine you could manipulate objects around you - open e-mail, play a video game, adjust the volume on the television set, even lift a cup of coffee to your lips or propel your paralyzed body across the room - using only your thoughts. That's more difficult to imagine, isn't it?
Scientists at Brown University in Providence, R.I., are operating beyond most imaginations. They have developed data that show how a tiny sensor can allow a quadriplegic human to control a robotic limb, open a prosthetic hand and move a computer cursor using brain activity alone. The device that makes these actions possible is called BrainGate, created and tested by Cyberkinetics Neurotechnology Systems. It is capable of recording multiple brain cells simultaneously, decoding signals in real time to control computers or other external devices.
The research behind BrainGate is largely credited to neuroscientist John Donoghue, director of the Brown University Brain Science Program. Donoghue, his colleagues and students were interested in how the brain constructs movement. They knew that individual brain cells communicating to each other produce signals that result in movement. To understand how that happens, they needed a way to record multiple brain cells simultaneously. By using a sensor planted in the brain of a primate, the team decoded signals and demonstrated that the monkey could move a computer cursor merely by thinking about it.
"We taught a monkey to control a cursor on the screen with his hand just as you would control the arrow on a desktop with a mouse," Donoghue says. "We used sensors to pick up brain signals as the monkey moved the cursor. We then ran the data through a computer, bypassing the monkey's hand movement to see if the brain signals - not the hand - could move the cursor. And it worked."
What about paralyzed humans? "We wanted to know what happens when there is a disconnection of the brain from the body," Donoghue says. "So a number of colleagues and I started a company that could forge a way to take our laboratory device and turn it into something beneficial to humans."
Four human subjects have participated in two trials using the device: two with spinal-cord injuries, one who suffered a brain-stem stroke and another with ALS, a degenerative disease that impairs motor movement. Initial human trials concluded that the implanted device is safe, movement-controlling brain activity is present, and indeed, people can perform useful tasks by their thoughts alone.
"It was really striking to me that the brain activity was still there," Donoghue says. "In fact, it was even more surprising that the mere suggestion to subjects to imagine moving their arms right or left immediately triggered brain-cell activity."
While encouraging, the early results were less than perfect. The quality of control from raw brain signals was not very good. Initial movements were wobbly, and the cursor did not stay still.
"When you and I move our hands we're using millions of neurons," Donoghue says. "In the trials, we were trying to replicate movement by using input from only a few dozen cells. We learned right away that short-term practice didn't improve quality, and while I believed long-term practice might improve results, I had little data to prove that."
To improve quality of movement, Brown University's Dr. Michael Black took the raw signals and applied additional computations. Donoghue and his team then added the capability to click on an icon on a computer screen, giving the person the ability to make a selection using an on-screen keyboard, to control a television, and to operate other external devices.
Cursors to Muscles. Neurotechnology is not limited to helping motor-impaired humans move cursors on computer screens or to manipulate remote appliances by thoughts alone. Cutting-edge biomedicine, neuroscience, mathematics, computer science and engineering have paved the way for the development of closed-loop neuromotor prostheses that may enable interaction between the brain, paralyzed limbs and external devices, such as robotic limbs. Simply put, scientists are confident that neural activity transmitted by tiny devices implanted in the brain could soon command motion over paralyzed muscles or the actions of prosthetic limbs or electric wheelchairs.
"Our long-term goal is to restore lost function as naturally as possible," says physician Leigh Hochberg, a Brown University alumnus and lead author of a 2006 article in the science journal Nature, detailing clinical trials involving the BrainGate device. "If someone with advanced ALS or brain-stem stroke is unable to speak, we'd like to restore the ability to communicate through external devices. For someone with a spinal-cord injury or lost limb, we'd like to restore the ability to control one's own limb or prosthetic limb as naturally as people without injury or disease do."
There are several potential ways to restore lost function, Hochberg says. The simplest may be to try to reconnect the two parts of the system that are still working across the part that is injured. For example, the brain still works, and the limb still works, but the connection between them - the spinal cord - is broken. By connecting the signal in the brain that says "move my limb" to a prosthetic device, or by using functional electric stimulation, it may be possible one day to move the prosthetic limb or natural limb by simply thinking about it.
More than 15 years of research and development have yielded astonishing results at the Cleveland Functional Electrical Stimulation Center, a consortium whose partners include the Cleveland VA Medical Center, Case Western Reserve University and the public hospital system of MetroHealth Medical Center. FES trials have shown that people with spinal-cord injuries can regain some mobility when electrodes are placed in the muscles or nerves of an immobile limb and stimulated by another uninjured muscle group. Subjects with strategically placed electrodes have been able to perform tasks such as lifting cups of liquid to their mouths. But the technology has its limits.
"A limitation of FES is that the available controllers - the signals that tell the device how to move a limb - are limited to activities that are still possible, such as moving a shoulder or turning the head," Hochberg says. "Ideally, the signal that drives a limb would be the same signal that is coming out of the brain that caused movement in the limb in the first place."
The BrainGate device also has limitations; size and connectivity are two. The device consists of a recording array of electrodes about the size of a baby aspirin. It is surgically implanted in the motor cortex of the brain. The electrodes transmit brain activity along fine wires to a small pedestal attached externally to the top of the skull. A large plug is attached to the connector, and the signal is transmitted to a computer. The implanted device must be physically tethered to an external computer. "Much like brain stimulators for Parkinson's disease or a heart pacemaker, the BrainGate device is eventually going to have to become fully implanted," Hochberg says. "Arto Nurmikko and colleagues here at Brown University are developing methods to fully implant the device so brain activity can be transmitted wirelessly to a receiver. Brain signals could also be run under the skin to drive a limb. The key is to change brain signals into control signals, and that requires an external computer or implanted chip."
Amazing as BrainGate may be, Hochberg acknowledges the infancy of its technology. "We know a lot less than we want to know, but what we do know is that it's indeed possible to effect movement through thought alone," Hochberg says. "This is exciting and important science. Development and application of this technology will, I believe, enable disabled people to control the environment around them, and in the future move prosthetic or robotic limbs and even their own paralyzed limbs - through brain signals."
Mixing and Matching. The Center for Restorative Regenerative Medicine is also playing a pivotal role in improving function for individuals with limb trauma by developing high-tech solutions for the restoration of limbs. The center, directed by Dr. Roy K. Aaron, is a collaboration between the Providence VA Medical Center and Brown University. Aaron says he would like to eventually see prosthetics activated by a junction of some sort between the body of the user and the prosthetic device. The signals might travel the nervous system, the muscles or come directly from the brain and perform subtle motion, even have artificial skin with touch pads that can actually feel. Ten years ago, such ideas might have seemed like science fiction, but VA and university researchers at Providence, Cleveland, Chicago and other centers give Aaron confidence that his dream is obtainable.
"Our challenge here is to use what progress we achieve and what progress people deliver to us," Aaron says. "There is a healthy creative tension in orthopedic research between biologists and engineers. Sometimes the biologists get ahead of the engineers, and sometimes the engineers get ahead of the biologists. The job of the clinician is to choose for a patient those solutions that are most appropriate."
The Providence center is working on a number of prosthetic technologies intended to provide independence to users of the devices. Research there is breaking new ground in tissue engineering, orthopedics, neurotechnology, prosthetic design and rehabilitation. The various techniques converge to create the concept of a bio-hybrid limb - composed of both biological and non-biological materials - enabling researchers to transcend the limitations of biological tissue and prosthetic materials alone.
For those who have lost the use of limbs - due to spinal-cord injury, brain-stem stroke, ALS, amputation or other reasons - the BrainGate device and other state-of-the-art prosthetic technologies are more than scientific breakthroughs. They represent hope that someday, somehow, science will find a way to restore movement - and the freedom that comes with it - to those affected.
"It's my hope that day comes sooner than later," Aaron says.
– James V. Carroll


text:
Out of stock
Rose Gold Oval Wish Locket with Swarovski Crystals
Was $44.00
Now $33.00
Our Wish Locket is inspired by an original Origami Owl Locket. With a beautiful Rose Gold basket weave design and finished in brilliant Swarovski® Crystals, the Wish Locket received a modern-makeover with a vintage look---a piece worthy to be gifted or passed down to a loved one. Designed to act as a wish or "vision" Locket, use the included photo template to include an image or the accordion "wish keeper" insert to jot down your wishes, goals, hopes and dreams for the future or write out your prayers, favorite quotes or affirmations—and keep them close to your heart.
- Gently enclosed in each locket you will find 1 of 2 wish keepers chosen just for you
- Packaging insert card comes with a photo template to use for tracing and cutting out a photo of a special loved one
Product Information
- Material: Rose gold plated brass; Swarovski crystals
- Put a picture in it! Displays a .6" x .75" photograph
- Not compatible with Charms


text:
Phil Knight Discusses State Of College Basketball Coppolella Banned As Part Of Braves' Penalties Jones Won't Sue NFL Owners Over Goodell Dish/CBS Dispute Likely To Affect Thanksgiving NFL MillerCoors, NASCAR Yet To Reach Extension Ruppe Is UA's Latest Exec Departure Sellout Crowd Turns Out For Crew Playoffs FC Cincinnati Owners Sign Option To Buy Stadium Site Duracell, SoFi Buying Six-Second Ads On Fox NBC's Preschlack Says Chicago Cuts Part Of Evolution
SBD/3/OlympicsPrint All
While "tying up loose ends" at the USOC's headquarters in CO, outgoing CEO Norm Blake said that he is "concerned" that U.S. Olympic athletes "suffer at the hands of self- interested USOC officials and members," according to USA TODAY's Vicki Michaelis. Blake: "What I pray for is the American public can help save our athletes." Michaelis calls the comments "ironic" since the USOC's athlete representatives were "among those who took issue" with Blake's leadership (USA TODAY, 11/3). In a sidebar under the header, "USOC Up In Arms Over Future Of Leadership," Michaelis writes that with Blake gone, "the USOC is in upheaval." Blake hired five senior managers during his nine months, and USOC employees are "wondering" if those mangers will remain. Meanwhile, Michaelis cites an October 10 letter obtained by USA TODAY written by USOC VP and President candidate Sandy Baldwin to outgoing President Bill Hybl, in which she "expressed concerns" over Blake's budget proposals and staff changes. The letter "turned out to be the last straw" for Blake, who said, "I felt it was disrespectful and underhanded" (USA TODAY, 11/3). BLACKMUN THE ANSWER? In Colorado Springs, Ralph Routon calls the naming of Scott Blackmun as Acting CEO a "great move" by the USOC (see THE DAILY, 11/1). Routon: "Don't be surprised if the USOC executive committee removes that 'acting' label before Christmas. Blackmun looks like a perfect fit, fully capable of becoming the organization's most effective and long-lasting CEO since the late F. Don Miller (who retired after 1984)" (CO Springs GAZETTE, 11/3).
Twentieth Century Fox "is making a TV movie" about the SLOC bid scandal, according to Linda Fantin of the SALT LAKE TRIBUNE. The two-hour film's tentative title is "Let the Games Begin," a reference to the show's air date on FX, just before the Games start in February 2002. Film Producer Bonnie Raskin said that she "isn't out to embarrass" Welch, Salt Lake City or the Games, but to "tell a story of innocence lost and winning at all costs." Raskin: "This is not just a movie where you pick the rock up and see the squirmy stuff underneath." Asked who should play former SLOC CEO Tom Welch in the movie, Raskin said, "We're thinking Brian Dennehy or John Goodman" (S.L. TRIBUNE, 11/3). The film's screenwriters include Christopher Ames and Caroline Shelby, who also wrote "Class Action," a '91 courtroom drama starring Gene Hackman (DESERET NEWS, 11/2).


text:
Lee Mansfield
|Lee is one of our regular quarries and has been with us for the past few seasons. He is famous for appearing on Countryfile last year with Ellie Harrison, when they featured our lovely bloodhounds.
Adam Perry
|Adam is another of our regular quarries and has been with us for a couple of seasons, so far this season he has run at the Kelstedge meet.
Andrew Wint
|Andrew is another Quarry who joined us two seasons ago and ran a number of meets. We're looking forward to seeing him out again soon....
Tim Illsley
|Tim joined us last season. He ran at the 2013-14 Opening Meet at New House Farm – no easy task.


text:
Kindly, the answer of the three parts below
This assignment is divided into three parts
· Part one requires you to compare and contrast Trait Leadership Theory with Situational Leadership, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of both perspectives. A discussion on the evolution of leadership theory over the last 60 years would be useful.
· Part two requires you to devise a short questionnaire for use in interviewing three different department heads on the subject of leadership in your own organization. You will then interview these heads of department. The purpose is to determine which leadership framework is used more in your organization.
· Part three requires you to analyse the responses to your questionnaire and produce a high quality, concise report on your findings that will be presented in a 1-1 discussion.
· Leadership articles provided, plus any other relevant academic articles you find on Google Scholar or the KAAU databases
Part One (500 words) (30 points)
Compare and contrast Trait theory and Situational Leadership (Blanchard and Hersey). How are they alike / different? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each perspective? Can they be integrated or are they completely independent of each other?
Part Two (30 points)
Devise a short questionnaire for use in interviews with three department heads in your organization. The key question you are aiming to answer is: How is leadership practiced in this organization and why? (what are its key features and how have they developed?)
Part Three (40 points)
Carry out the interviews with department heads, analyse the responses and produce a high quality, concise report for presentation.
Evaluation:You will be evaluated on…
· Breadth of reading
· Clarity of your communication (writing and verbal communication in 1-1 with Dr Ayman)
· Critical thinking / analysis
· Quality of the report
Possible Evaluation Criteria
Part One
How much research did you use for the report
To what extent do you understand the theory behind the frameworks
Did you do a +/- for each framework?
Did you answer the integration question?
Part Two
Is the questionnaire well structured
Do questions address the objective
Is introduction well designed
Is analysis method clear?
Part Three
Is analysis logical
Are all comments considered
Are common threads identified
Are transcripts included
Tutor Answer
Brown University
1271 Tutors
California Institute of Technology
2131 Tutors
Carnegie Mellon University
982 Tutors
Columbia University
1256 Tutors
Dartmouth University
2113 Tutors
Emory University
2279 Tutors
Harvard University
599 Tutors
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2319 Tutors
New York University
1645 Tutors
Notre Dam University
1911 Tutors
Oklahoma University
2122 Tutors
Pennsylvania State University
932 Tutors
Princeton University
1211 Tutors
Stanford University
983 Tutors
University of California
1282 Tutors
Oxford University
123 Tutors
Yale University
2325 Tutors


text:
A funeral was held last week for a handsome and 'jovial' Burgess Hill newsagent owner who passed away after battling bowel cancer for three years.
Ronald Joseph Furniss, known as Ron, passed away peacefully at home on July 16 at the age of 67.
He was the owner of Newspoint, in London Road for 31 years.
Jackie, 65, his wife of 44 years, said his shop was known as 'Ron's shop' because they owned it for 31 years and his cheeky personality made customers come back.
She said: "He was just a jovial, jokey sort of man. He insulted everybody that came into the shop and they used to come back every morning for more. They gave it back too.
"He had taxi drivers come in and drink their tea.
"He will be missed by a huge number of people. He was one of a kind."
Jackie met Ron at the Top Rank in Brighton when she was 17 and he was 20.
Every week for six months, Ron would ask Jackie for one dance.
Finally one night he asked her if she wanted to come for a drink before quickly adding that he had no money so it would have to be at his parents' house.
Three years later they married. They had a son Brendan, 37, and daughter Melissa, 33.
Brendan said: "A few minutes with Ron at 6.30am was better than a triple espresso. He was a larger than life figure that everyone in Burgess Hill knew."
Ron discovered he had bowel cancer three years ago. After undergoing operations and radiotherapy he was finally told, just three weeks before he died, that there was nothing else that could be done for him.
He was able to enjoy his final few weeks at home surrounded by his loving family.


text: A thought has just this minute occured to me. Ensign/Lieutenant Vilix'pran, whose overactive buds have been mentioned a few times through the series, could he be Betelgeusian? When Jake babysat for him, he had to make sure the infants wings didn't get tangled up, and in the production notes for TMP the Betelgeusians were said to have evolved from 'leopard-eagles' I believe they put it. Anyone got any thoughts?


text:
Loyola 101 Orientation
Five-step orientation process
Welcome to Loyola University Chicago! We are delighted you have joined us. Loyola is a world-class organization dedicated to searching for truth, living for others, and striving for excellence. Your contribution is important to ensure our sustained success and growth.
Loyola has developed a five-step orientation process that will allow you to become acclimated to Loyola and your new role:
- Your first day: On your first day of employment, you will be asked to visit the Human Resources office to receive a welcome kit and to complete all required new-hire paperwork.
- Benefit orientation:New employee benefit orientation is offered twice a month, and every new employee will be scheduled to attend this important orientation.
- Please refer to your offer letter for more detailed information on your benefits orientation date and time.
- Loyola 101: All new employees will be scheduled to attend Loyola 101, which introduces Loyola's history, mission, culture, and policies. Please refer to your offer letter for more detailed information on your Loyola 101 orientation date and time.
- Mission seminar:New employees are also scheduled to attend a half-day seminar focused on Loyola's Catholic Jesuit Heritage and Mission. This is an important additional part of your orientation to the University.
- This program is only offered twice a year, in February and October. The Office of Ministry and Mission will send more detailed information regarding this seminar.
- Manager meeting: To help you settle into your new role, it is important to schedule a time to meet with your manager. Among the topics you will want to discuss are department standards, any special training needed for your job, expectations for performance, and setting goals. Your manager will be invaluable in helping you get off to a great start at Loyola.
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at 312.915.6175.


text:
Pros: Good light coverage. Portability
Cons: Everything else
DO NOT BUY THESE LIGHTS!! You will only waste your money. They did not provide months of service, let alone "many years of service using environmentally friendly solar power" They are not a "Green" product when they do not last a year.
The Problem: The batteries in both units expanded (from about 3/4" to 1 3/8") in width and made the lights completely useless.
Please note: I have owned these light for more than a year, but did not install them for a long time. The problems with the lights occurred shortly after I started to use them. Because I contacted the XEPA more than a year after purchase they refused to be helpful.
The person I talked to at XEPA was completely unhelpful, and told me I had probably "overcharged" the battery. Overcharging can damage the battery. The instructions call for the solar panels say "the solar panels should be set in a sunny area where maximum sunlight can be collected." If these units were properly designed it should be impossible to overcharge the batteries.
In conclusion: Do not buy these units as they are a waste of money!


text:
Since childhood, chemical engineering junior Chris Stevens has enjoyed building model planes with his father. Their pastime has led to entering national competitions where they have put their planes through elaborate flight patterns against experienced competitors. Yet, Chris explains that the planes he and his dad fly were once pieces in a box. When it comes to building a model plane, there are no shortcuts; one must start with the first step and methodically proceed through all of the steps until it the plane is completed. Such an approach does wonders for cultivating patience.
Patience is a virtue Chris will need for the line of work he plans to enter: developing new drug formulations or drug delivery systems for a pharmaceutical company. "Drugs take years to develop, get approved and get into circulation," says Chris. "If I'm working at the start of clinical trials, it could be five or six years before the drug even gets to manufacturing. If I'm actually formulating the drug, it could be up to a decade before it sees the shelf. But I believe I have the kind of patience necessary for that kind of wait," he says.
Chris, a Lexington native, planned on a pharmacy career while still in high school, partly due to having pharmacists in his extended family; his grandfather was a pharmacist, as is an aunt. However, Chris doesn't envision standing behind a counter and filling prescriptions. Rather, he is enrolled in the chemical engineering's biopharmaceutical track, which allows him to take classes within the College of Pharmacy. "I like the research side of engineering," he says. "I believe that my chemical engineering major with the biopharmaceutical track will make me a marketable candidate for pharmaceutical research and development positions, whereas had I gone strictly gone into the College of Pharmacy, I would have limited my options."
As a high school student considering different universities with pharmacy programs, Chris attended Engineers Day (E-Day) on the UK Lexington campus. After discovering the biopharmaceutical track within the College of Engineering, he decided to enroll. Because he had obtained advanced placement credit, he was able to take the Process and Principles class (normally taken during a chemical engineering student's second year) and join the International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering—a national students organization that connects undergraduate and graduate students with engineers, research advisors and companies.
During the summer of 2011, Chris took an internship at Patheon Pharmaceutics, where he helped with drug formulations. "It was a great experience. I was able to work with a lot of pharmaceutical equipment professional engineers use—large and small scale. They had 75 liter drums at Patheon; I think I could live in one of those," he quips.
With one year before graduation, Chris is planning on attending graduate school to earn a Ph.D. before heading into a career in pharmaceutical research and development. "Eventually, I would like to close out my career by becoming a professor," he declares. "After many years of being in the industry, I'd like to teach young engineers interested in the biopharmaceutical industry."
Such plans, of course, are far off. For now, Chris will concentrate on completing his undergraduate degree…and apply to graduate schools…and pursue the next degree—patiently building his career in the same way he builds model planes.


text:
Photos by dragphotos.com.au
Gup, the man behind the infamous Powercruise events, is not a one to do things by half-measures so when he announced the $50,000 would be up for grabs at Powercruise 37's burnout competition, jaws hit the floor!
"It was a lot different to any other event I've been to," says Fred Watson, the man who steered his mean Monaro known as 'FEAR' to victory over the weekend and claimed the $50,000 prize. "Normally these events are all fun but you're talking about a lot of money here so everyone was a bit more focused than usual."
"I saved the car all weekend until that burnout," he continues. "I didn't push it too hard in the lead-up and just concentrated on setting a routine that was different to what everyone else did."
"Going last or towards the end is always an advantage and I was lucky enough to go last. It's a mindset thing; if you go early you feel like you have to push harder and harder so that you can't be outdone by someone who goes after you so you're more likely to make mistakes."
"I was quite calm and content going out there, actually a bit more relaxed than I thought I'd be. The pad at Queensland Raceway is pretty big so I had a lot of room to play with. The plan was to just keep moving, staying in front of the smoke but not moving too fast where I could easily get into trouble."
"It's like a big weight off your shoulders as soon as you blow those tyres. All of the gauges were reading perfect and the car had run great, I was happy. If I blow both tyres, the car is going good and I feel good, I feel like I've won despite what the judges say. I was just lucky that they agreed!"
To get all the behind-the-scenes info, scoring and gossip, pick up issue 98 of Extreme - on sale soon!
- Login to post comments
well done fear!
- Login to post comments
Find us on Facebook


text:
Oregon Ducks Football: De'Anthony Thomas Boosts Star Status in Win over VirginiaSeptember 8, 2013
Finally getting the spotlight directed his way, De'Anthony Thomas is embarking on a monster season that will make him one of Oregon's premier household names.
Receiving more looks after Kenjon Barner's graduation, the junior has quickly proven ready to highlight the nation's most dynamic offense. Thomas needed just 11 carries to generate 124 yards and three touchdowns in Oregon's 59-10 rout over Virginia on Saturday.
That now ups the back's season totals to 252 rushing yards and five scores. He has earned a tidy 8.7 yards per carry for the Ducks, who have ridden a solid 125 total points scored to a 2-0 start.
It's hard to argue with the ESPN College GameDay Twitter feed's assessment of Thomas' brazen quickness:
Yes, why yes he is.
Oregon is still employing the small speedster sparingly, spreading the ball out between him, Byron Marshall and Thomas Tyner. Marshall led the team with 15 carries on Saturday but finished with 31 yards, nine fewer than Thomas accumulated on his longest touchdown run.
Once the schedule grows tougher, the Ducks should lean heavier on their top talent, giving Thomas more opportunities to dart past defenders. Seriously, did you see how fast he runs?
During his sophomore campaign, an underused Thomas rushed for 701 yards and 11 scores on 92 carries. His 7.6 yards per attempt do seem sluggish compared to his strides to kick off this season, and he often vanished from Chip Kelly's game plan.
In six games, including the Fiesta Bowl, Thomas received five or fewer carries, despite his capitalizing on the rare chances thrown his way. After taking his underclassman bumps, Thomas now deserves to be featured as the top running back.
He is still a work in progress running through the tackles, which has prevented him from truly blossoming as a Heisman-caliber star. At 5'9" and 176 pounds, nobody is expecting him to fill the position of a 30-carry workhorse.
If Oregon can find the sweet spot, affording him 15 to 20 rushing attempts while feeding him the ball through the air in open space, the California product will make his presence felt on a weekly basis.
With Marcus Mariota maturing, the Ducks sport an incredible offense that will carry them into BCS title consideration. They just can't forget Thomas, as guys who can jolt to the end zone in a flash simply don't grow on trees.
De'Anthony Thomas is a star in the making. It's about time the nation becomes privy to his rushing prowess, as few backs can come close to replicating his speed.


text:
I'm considering staying overnight in Tsumago and I'm wondering if anyone has stayed there and done the hike to Magome. We're thinking about doing this on our way from Takayama to Tokyo (a very indirect route). The train/bus from Takayama to Tsumago is at least 3 1/2 hours, and I'm wondering if this is too much of a squeeze in my itinerary. Speaking of which... if you have any helpful comments, do let me know. Here it is:
May 6 Narita
May 7 - 13 Kyoto (with day trips to Miho museum, Nara, Ohara, Himeji -- based on comments I've read here. Thinking of overnight in Ohara if anyone has mid-range suggestions.)
May 14 Takayama
May 15 Shirakawago
May 16 Tsumago?
May 12 - 20 Tokyo
In Tokyo we'll visit the fish market, sumo wrestling and Sanjo Matsuri festival (has anyone seen it?) among other things. I note that the Aoi Matsuri festival is in Kyoto on the 15, and I'll be sorry to miss that since it looks lovely.
I welcome all comments and suggestions. Thanks.
Recent ActivityView all Asia activity »
- 1 https://testosteroneboosterbits.com/royal-kiraz/
- 2 Trip to India Feb 1-18
- 3 Laurel and Hardy in Drag Do Bangkok
- 4 Solo or group tour for first trip to India?
- 5 Vietnam, Cambodia & Hong Kong - Fall 2017 Trip Report
- 6 VN + Japan 6 wks March/April - which order?
- 7 RHK's Fall SEA Trip
- 8 best way to spend two days in Chiang Mai
- 9 Vietnam April 5 - 16
- 10 How to travel from Narita airport to Kawaguchiko
- 11 Vientiane to LP December
- 12 Prelim itinerary Java, Bali
- 13 5 days in Singapore
- 14 ONLY 3 DAYS in BEIJING -BEST THINGS TO DO?
- 15 What to do with a Layover in Taipei?
- 16 Shanghai in January
- 17 24hrs in Seoul on Christmas..what to do
- 18 Myanmar tour companies
- 19 Luang Prabang for Christmas which Hotel?
- 20 Hotel in Vientiane 18-24 December
- 21 Recommended drivers in Sri Lanka
- 22 Top Things to do in Amazing Bali - Travel Report
- 23 Advice On 15 Day Trip To Taiwan, Vietnam & Laos?
- 24 We did it! -4 weeks of independent travel in China - a detailed report
- 25 look for resort suggestions for Phuket and/or Ko Samui areas
kiso valley & intinerary
I'm considering staying overnight in Tsumago and I'm wondering if anyone has stayed there and done the hike to Magome. We're thinking about doing this on our way from Takayama to Tokyo (a very indirect route). The train/bus from Takayama to Tsumago is at least 3 1/2 hours, and I'm wondering if this is too much of a squeeze in my itinerary. Speaking of which... if you have any helpful comments, do let me know. Here it is:
Report Abuse
An additional question on above: I read somewhere that the bus between Takayama and Kiso Valley is faster than the train. Does anyone know about this?
Report Abuse
I think that you would probably be better off to go to Shirakawago first, then Takayama.
You could skip Takayama if you are planning to walk the Nakasendo. Or you could skip Tsumago (I haven't been there, but have read) if you stay in Takayama.
You could go to Kanazawa on the evening of the 13th and spend the night there. Then you could get a morning bus to Shirakawago. Have the whole day there and spend the night or continue on to Takayama for the night.
The bus from Takayama to Tsumago might be faster than the train. I think it depends on how much time you have for the connection from the limited express train from Takayama to the local that would go to, not Tsumago exactly, but Nakatsu-something.
You could use a 7-day JR Pass if your day trip to Himeji was on the 11th-13th. Also could use it for Nara at that time. And then Kyoto-Kanazawa, Takayama-Tokyo (allowing travel via Kiso valley but by train, not bus). And a day or two in Tokyo.
There are buses that go all the way from Shirakawago via Takayama to Nakatsu.. in Kiso Valley.
Report Abuse
Nakatsugawa was the town I was referring to in the valley.
Report Abuse
I have accommodation booked for Tokyo and Kyoto. I was going to leave the Takayama, Shirakawago and Tsumago open (depending on weather) and just book in at the last minute. Is this a mistake?
Report Abuse
Bonjour GBL,
You should be OK leaving things open, the TIC (tourism info center) in Kyoto can help you book accomodations almost at the last minute.
Report Abuse
Should be ok particularly because it is a mid-week stay. I would book it in Kyoto.
Report Abuse
Thanks for the replies. I think the idea of going from Kyoto to Kanazawa is great, mrmunrfl. Only about 2 hours! What a fabulous train system. I think we'll get the 14 day train pass. I'm sure it will be worth it with Narita-Kyoto (plus side trips from Kyoto), then Kyoto - Kanazawa - Takayam - Kiso (yes, I think it's train to Gero then bus to Kiso) then back to Tokyo. Plus, the convenience is a bonus. I will try to book accommodation from Kyoto.
Report Abuse
I've done the walk along the Nakasendo from Magome to Tsumago and it's fairly hard work and not that interesting if you have to hurry. I would recommend doing it only if you are able to stay overnight in Tsumago (I didn't).
Kamikochi, which is between Takayama and Matsumoto, has much more interesting scenery than the Kiso valley but lacks the historical element (unless you are interested in the history of mountaineering in Japan).
Report Abuse
Is the train from Kanazawa to Takayama running again? I thought one still has to take a bus. BTW, I really enjoyed both Kanazawa and Takayama. I hope you will have at least 3 nights for these 2 places to be sure to be able to see some of each. Enjoy!
Report Abuse
Yes, I think I have to take a bus from Kanazawa, not train. My husband thinks we're rushing things trying to include the Kiso Valley, so we may just spend an extra night in Takayama. If there's an onsen nearby, that might be more his speed... I admit, a night in a different town for three days may be cramming the cupboard, and there is something to be said for just soaking up the scenery.
Report Abuse
kja, I think that you are referring to the train from Toyama to Takayama. I believe that it is still not running due to typhoon damage a few years ago. You can take the train from Kanazawa to Toyama and then get the bus that replaced the train (not sure if it is a JR bus) to Takayama.
I think skipping the Kiso Valley might be a good idea. There is an onsen at the Green Hotel in Takayama. There is also the Hirayu Onsen (I think that is the name) in the mountains enroute to Kamikochi. So Takayama, to Hirayu, to Kamikochi (for a very easy stroll along the river) to Matsumoto would be all by non-JR bus. Then a visit to Matsumoto castle. There is a JR limited express train from Matsumoto to Shinjuku where you connect to everywhere Tokyo.
Just south of Takayama is the fairly famous onsen town of Gero. The timing would be right for you as you will miss the weekend visitors from Nagoya. There are some nice onsen hotels, Japanaese tourist hotels with onsen baths. I stayed at one of these. There was a car and driver who met my train and took me to the hotel that was very close to the station. Had baths on the top of the hotel and also one or two on the ground floor including a rotenburo. Basic, small, tourist hotel room with the molded bathroom.
Am sure you could find a nice ryokan there.
Gero Onsen is on the JR line south from Takayama. So, it is on the rail route you would normally take to Tokyo.
Report Abuse
Check the schedule, but I think Gero is only about an hour, maybe less, by train from Takayama.
Report Abuse
Thanks, mrwunrfl, for the onsen suggestions. Two good options, and less complicated than Kiso. I think I read something about pottery near Gero too. Ah -- a new place to research.
Report Abuse
We hiked the Kiso Valley last May (we stayed in Nagoya as one of our bases.) I posted a hike trip report here last year, but here's the body of the post in case you are still considering the hike.
We have just finished a day trip to the Kiso valley (staying in Nagoya) and wanted to give anyone interested some instructions for easily doing this day trip. We learned about the trip from this board, and consider it one of the highlights of our trip so far.
To get to the Kiso Valley, take the Shinano Express JR train. We took #3 at 8:00 am from Nagoya to the Nakatsugawa station, arriving 8:48 am. Our JR pass worked for this, and while we did not get reserved seats, we could have. Non-reserved car was #5 (non-smoking). This stop is closest to Magome, the starting point for the 5-mile (8k) hike. From the train station, exit and take the local bus at platform #3 to your left, heading to Magome. Ours left at 9:00 am and cost 540 yen each. The ride takes 30 minutes to Magome. For the bus, you take a ticket when you get on, and pay when you get off. Exact change makes this easy to do.
In Magome, the town has numerous inns, souvenir and food shops, and restaurants. Camera buff paradise! Since we got there around 9:30 am we simply started the hike (up the clearly visible path near the main intersection). You'll walk uphill for about one hour before crossing the Magome Pass in the forest and starting down towards Tsumago.
Aside from a few other hikers, we were the only ones on the trail - very peaceful with the stream and sound of water running nearby. There are a couple of waterfalls closer to Tsumago. It took about 3 hours to walk to Tsumago, which had many more people (and tour buses). The souvenir shops seemed to specialize in wood products - chopsticks, serving utensils and bowls.
If you are wondering about the trail, it is moderate in terrain with ups and downs, much of it under forest canopy. We are in good condition in our late 40s (living at 7000' elevation), and found it easy. Someone not in good shape would find it much more challenging, especially the first hour uphill.
We then took another bus at Parking lot #1 at 1:26 pm for 270 yen to the Nagiso JR Station (10 minute ride). From there, we had to wait an hour for the next Shinano Express train (#14) at 2:44 pm, but that was OK. The train back to Nagoya station took about an hour.
Hope this helps!
Report Abuse
Thanks for your detailed information, CleoB. Leaving from Nagoya makes this a good daytrip. Were you tempted to stay overnight or was a walk through sufficient? Was Nagoya a good place to visit?
Sign in to comment.


text:
Welcome to the Maps research guide!
The Libraries has thousands of maps and atlases of all types, including physical, political, and thematic. Most maps in the map collection are published by the United States Government, and are received through the Federal Depository Library Program.
Map cases containing large maps are located in the Libraries' storage annex; other maps and atlases are shelved elsewhere in the library.
If you have any questions when using the library or library website, please contact the librarians at the Reference Desk in person, by phone at (701) 231-8886, or by using the chat at the bottom of the screen.
Other Databases for Finding Maps
- GeoRef and GeoRef in ProcessProduced by the American Geological Institute, GeoRef is a comprehensive geosciences database. Over 3,500 journals are reviewed for indexing in the GeoRef database as well as books, maps, government reports, conference papers, and theses and dissertations.
- National Geologic Map Database (U.S. Government - Geological Survey)Your Geoscience resource for maps and related data about geology, hazards, earth resources, geophysics, geochemistry, geochronology, paleontology, and marine geology.
Subject Guide
Contact Info
office: Main Library, 118F
phone: 701.231.5912
North Dakota State University Libraries
NDSU Dept 2080, PO Box 6050
Fargo, ND 58108-6050
hours: M-F 7:30-4
Send Email
Profile & Guides


text:
How Do I Not Get A Big Mountian In The Middle Of My Cakes!
Decorating By CanCakeMom Updated 25 Mar 2006 , 2:04am by jruzicka24
When I pull my cakes out of the oven.. more often than not there is a mountian of cake in the middle... how can i avoid this!
What temp do you bake at??? If the oven is too hot and the cake bakes too quickly it can cause a hump. I bake at 325 and my cakes come out pretty level. If I do have a small humb I just use a paper towel to push it down.
Are you using the strips around your cake? Some people put a rose nail in the middle of the cake before it goes into the oven. You have to experiment a lot to find what works for you. As soon as my cakes come out of the oven I place a clean linen towel over them and squish down slightly. A towel that won't get fuzz all over the cake. Also, if you don't use convection you need to turn your cakes halfway through baking. If you have more than one cake pan in you have to be sure the heat circulates around them. You should have at least 3 inches between cakes and all sides. Hope this helps.
I'm baking it at 350 as per the directions.. maybe i'll turn the oven down a bit for the next cake (have 2 to make this weekend)
I'm baking it at 350 as per the directions.. maybe i'll turn the oven down a bit for the next cake (have 2 to make this weekend)
Try turning your oven down and buy an oven thermometer to make sure your oven doesn't run hot. You could try the bake-even strips... I was using those, but found that when I turned my oven down I wasn't getting humps in my cakes. If you still get a small hump, just use a paper towel to push it down. If your cake isn't overbaked it should flatten with no problems.
I use the strips around the pans and it works perfect! completely level cake every time. If you have a large pan, just use multiple strips if you can't find larger ones.
yes definitely turn it down to 325...invest in a thermometer to make sure that IS what the temp. really is and extend the baking time a little because of the reduced temp.
Is it just me....but when I cook my cakes at a lower temperature, they seem to be dryer. Does anyone else notice this? I use the bake-even strips to keep my cakes level and love them!!!!
Honestly, I would use the flower nail trick. It works wonders and if you don't like that idea, have you ever just taken a piece of cardboard and pushed the middle down? That works well too, just make sure to do it when it's hot. Or you can level it. But the flower nail thing is awesome. I keep the temp at 350 degrees, I don't like it at 325 as it take way too long!!
Another thing, (I just found this out as well) Have you ever tried the Cake extender recipe??? I tried this for the first time last night w/out a flower nail and it baked so PERFECTLY even I was dumbfounded!!!!! AND your cake comes out soooo moist. It's a little dense but sooooo good. Hope this helps!
Do you have something heavy? Like a pizza stone? My cakes rise up above the top of the pan. When they come out, I put a fuzz free towel on it and the pizza stone on top of that. When the cake cools, I flip in on the cake board. I know have a nice flat cake with no mountain.
When I pull my cakes out of the oven.. more often than not there is a mountian of cake in the middle... how can i avoid this!
I used to use the strips, but I've found that when I fill a cookie sheet or large pan with an inch or two of water and put it on the rack below the cake(s), they bake with a minimum hump if any. And, they are very moist! If there is a bit of a hump (if I put too much batter in the pan), I simply trim the top off while it's still in the pan before turning it out. Then I turn it out onto wax paper over a cooling rack. Nice a flat.
There was a post on this in here very recently...
paper towel on top of your cake right after taking out of the oven and set another pan that's a bit smaller on top and set a can of corn or such on top for a few minutes...result...flat topped cake.
I put the pan of waater in the oven also. It worked like a charm. I didn't want to say that again since some people wrote and said that they didn't have luck. No matter which method you use, if the cakes don't get enough heat circulating around them nothing will work. They can't be touching.
Try mixing your batter for a minute or two less. Often times a cake will form a "mountain" because it is being mixed for too long. Try this, and it should help prevent "mountain" issues, for the most part!! Happy Baking!
I have a chocolate cake recipe that always has a hump on the top of the cake (no matter what temp. you bake it at.) but the cake is awesome.. I usually pull it out of the oven, and flip it upside down on a cooling rack.. that usually pushes it down. if there is still a bit of a hump, I just slice the top off..
Bake at about 320 degrees. or 325. Then when your cake comes out of the oven, put it on a cooling rack, and place a heavy terry towel on top of the entire top. Then puch down all over. Keep checking to see if the hump is gone. Works every time. Cake must be right from the oven though.
I just level the cake when it has cooled....and feed the top to my husband! Not a problem~~~~ Am I missing something here?????
I just level the cake when it has cooled....and feed the top to my husband! Not a problem~~~~ Am I missing something here?????
If it was a little hump it wouldn't be a problem.. but it's huge most of the time
about the flower nail.. i'm guessing you'd put the nail round side down and the point up.. then pour in the batter??..
if that's the case then i totally should have read this before i just poured more mix into the pan LOL
I agree with baking at 325 & I always bang my pans on the counter a little to make sure all the batter is evenly disbursed.
I use both the nails and bake strips on my sheet cakes. Works great everytime and I never, ever have to level cakes from there. Just ice and decorate. I also bake the cakes at a 325 degree oven. Guess all combined makes for nice level cakes for me!
I must be missing something to. All that you need to do is level it in the pan after it is cool and then flip it over.


text:
American Heart Association http://www.heart.org
Family Doctor—American Academy of Family Physicians http://familydoctor.org
Canadian Cardiovascular Society http://www.ccs.ca
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada http://www.heartandstroke.ca
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at:
http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T114438/Hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome. Updated January 25, 2016. Accessed June 6, 2016.
Hypoplastic left heart syndrome. Johns Hopkins Children's Center website. Available at:
http://www.hopkinschildrens.org/Hypoplastic-Left-Heart-Syndrome.aspx. Updated May 16, 2011. Accessed June 6, 2016.
Single ventricle defects. American Heart Association website. Available at:
http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/Conditions/CongenitalHeartDefects/AboutCongenitalHeartDefects/Single-Ventricle-Defects%5FUCM%5F307037%5FArticle.jsp. Updated October 21, 2015. Accessed June 6, 2016.
This content is reviewed regularly and is updated when new and relevant evidence is made available. This information is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with questions regarding a medical condition.
Copyright © 2012 EBSCO Publishing
All rights reserved.
It's time to stop guessing. If you want to make some changes but just aren't sure how, the free personal health survey from LiveWell is a great place to start.
Fight heart disease and prevent heart attacks. HeartSHAPE® is a painless, non-invasive test that checks pictures of your heart for early-stage coronary disease.
How many calories do you need to eat each day to maintain your weight and fuel your physical activity? Enter a few of your stats into this calculator to find out.
Using body mass index as a reference, this calculator determines your ideal body weight range. All you need to do is enter your height.
This tool considers your height and weight to assess your weight status.
Wellmont Nurse Connection is your resource for valuable health information any time, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Speak to a Nurse any time, day or night, at (423) 723-6877 or toll-free at 1-877-230-NURSE.
You clicked on a link that will cause you to leave myWellmont.
For security purposes you will be signed out.


text:
Hardcourt's longest running tournament
Could you explain this statement?
//genuine question, thanks!
In the shadow of Mount Olympus under the watchful eye of the polo gods... THERE WILL BE A FIREFIGHT!!! 24 teams will compete for the glory of the belts and maximum bragging rights in Hardcourt's longest running tournament. More deets to come soon, keep an eye out.
Hardcourt's longest running tournament
Could you explain this statement?
//genuine question, thanks!
The westside invite was a decade long messenger event that occured in portland and one year in Seattle. the polo tournament will be in it's 7th incarnation this year in Olympia. This is the first year where the messenger race and polo tournament are two separate events.
The prize for winning the westside for the last 4 years are hand made champion belts by former portland bike guru Dr. Doom.
The only reason anyone does anything.
For the lulz.
If you aren't sinning, Jesus died for nothing.
i'll be showin up with medic and swrv. best watch out! last year at the invite cody nic-named me "3 months"
To hell with your trophies, your crowns and your qualifications, the belts are the prize you put it all on the line for.
The only reason anyone does anything.
For the lulz.
Also, Oly.
Way to get it together, super stoked.
The only reason anyone does anything.
For the lulz.
I missed Vancouver's inaugural Unvitational, the new home of the alleycat. but i will not be missing this.
july just got HOT.
2007 - King of The Juice
this is a definite maybe for me. anyone looking for a team?
looking for a team please hit me up. i have the frist name on those belts and i want them back.
Ask early for good sleeping arrangements. Several houses, and lots of camping space available.
Wish I could make it to this, I'm going to my cousin's wedding in NY. DANG IT!
Looks like a few folks from Vancouver are coming....
Who's handling registration here?!?! I've got a team and I want to register it! (Cause we are awesome!)
I will be handling registration.
$30/Team - Payable day of.
Email at email@example.com
360-490-8145 Cell
looking for a team to play with portland seattle oly vancouver who wants me.
tourny starts saturday. friday is pick up.
NEED A RIDE for friday. i got ga$
Anyone out there looking for a team? Me n' Big lady (of the never nudes) are looking for a third. Let me know if you are interested....
nanaimo will participate.
Would be helpful. I've got a spreadsheet going, mainly to make sure everybody is housed.
dude, place to park a tent?
The only reason anyone does anything.
For the lulz.
u oughta post the time we should all be arriving saturday morning. also, as far as housing goes, i got a text from zack saying medic had signed us up already and there was a place for us to stay, but i read medic just above asking about where to park his tent, and i don't believe im staying in it so i guess i gotta figure some shit out or somethin..
you guys are taken care of, 308 Rogers Street NW
Ringer and I are coming up.
Looking for possible housing?
Also is registration full, or can I still hook up a team etc.....
Can someone in charge of reg call me?
Coming to play not to watch.
I got one, need two more.
360 907 1458
Bike Polo Saved My Life..
D. McCrashalot
Well, It's everybody's lucky day! A spot just opened up on Team Chubby Tiger Dance Party. If anyone out there is still looking for a team, let me know!!! firstname.lastname@example.com
The Hurricones are also looking fill a sudden spot! firstname.lastname@example.com
who are you ^^^ ...there are some olympians that may want to join ye....
also i think there will be a lot of teams coming together at the last minute aye...... there are plenty of spots for teams i do believe
saturday start time is 10am unless someone wants to dispute that....
that's my shit
ohh that would be awesome. was kinda stressed for a sec. this is erik, and troy also.
heard in some emails that 11:30 was start time, ?!
in any case we should roll up to the green around.. 8 tonight, to pick up a free agent. stoked!!
Be at the courts at eleven for registration, tournament will be rolling at noon.
Pickup cancelled for tonight (Friday)
Meet at 308 Rogers St.
Last minute court change, sad story.
Driving directions from the polo garage (308 Rogers St. NW)
308 Rogers St NW
Olympia, WA 98502
1. Head south on Rogers St NW toward Garfield Ave NW
0.1 mi
2. Take the 2nd left onto Harrison Ave NW
0.2 mi
3. At the traffic circle, take the 1st exit onto Olympic St W
0.1 mi
4. At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto 4th Ave W
0.5 mi
5. Turn right onto Capitol Way S
0.1 mi
6. Turn left onto Legion Way SE
1.1 mi
7. Turn right onto McCormick St SE
Destination will be on the left
For those of you with Space Phones:
700 McCormick Street Southeast, Olympia, WA
New development, have a chance to get the courts back, working on that right now. Likely that we can still throw it at the original location. Contact mark or me for details.
Incredibly sorry.
I really wish this had been posted with more than 6 weeks notice, I would love to have gone. Best of luck to Mustache defending!
we missed you, joker! there's always next year
If you aren't sinning, Jesus died for nothing.
another x2. still gotta get that fixed, kev :P
If you aren't sinning, Jesus died for nothing.
Got the evergreen courts back, see you all there.
Day one was seeding - Swiss Rounds?
We rocked the Westside super old skool. Just like its supposed to be done! All games to 5, no refs!
Love the game to 5 action, so much rain? No problem, this is Cascadia!!
If you aren't sinning, Jesus died for nothing.
I'm sure... I was just hoping that would be on podium so i could follow... I guess more important things were taking place, like resecuring the tournament courts HAH. Anyone have numbers for yesterdays seeding?
It's 12:20 and this is BULLSHIT!! Who has the belts?
I hear the guardians won. Can we get final standings?
Okay catfish, I'm going to move my mouth like this...
The Guardians won 1st. Cascadia Alliance (Crandall's Team) was 2nd. 3rd was WUP (Rory/Alex/Leon), 4th was Moustache. 5th was a split between Evan/Kelly/Paul and Mess/Scoot/Max.
MVP was split between two people, Koyo from Seattle and Evan from Seattle.
Congrats Guardians. Way to look solid as usual.
Crandall, way to kill it all weekend long.
Messman, thanks for taking a leap of faith and playing with us.
Moustache - we were up 3-2 on you and it rained like hell on us. Well played, you'll come back for those belts next year, well so will messman.
See you Nanaimo next year! And E.Van Crown this year!
thanks oly and seattle, that was fun! if a bit wet
unleash the beast! xoxo
Whos got the crack!
Dear Oly,
Thanks for hosting the raddest tournament I have been to in a long time! Here is a list of the things that I thought were awesome at your event...
the food - seriously the best food I have ever had at any event anywhere... seriously
no refs - amazing that cascadia players are self reffing
no timed games - 5 points ftw!
tarp city - the rain brings all so much closer together
the courts - not even slick in a downpour of rain
the polo - cascadia's finest at it again!
I can't wait to be back in your city for pre-worlds international pickup!
probably too seriously...
thank you mark, zach, alexander, and the oly crew for an awesome tournament! great job on keeping the west side alive and in its finest. Thank you birds eye and sasha for being on my team. kablamo shazam from planet x!
and x2 to everything eric said
Whos got the crack!
thug ponies shall ride again!
thank you mark, zach, alexander, and the oly crew for an awesome tournament! great job on keeping the west side alive and in its finest. Thank you birds eye and sasha for being on my team. kablamo shazam from planet x!
and x2 to everything eric said
Whos got the crack!
Veteran's Day weekend, ya'll: http://labikemessenger.wordpress.com/2012/05/22/labma-cordially-invites-...
Details on the polo tourney are TBA. Just giving up a head's up. We're working to make it happen.
Ride, bake, polo, repeat.
It's been decided, we'll be hosting the tournament at a separate date/location than the messenger event. Tourney is posted here: http://leagueofbikepolo.com/the-best-tourney-ever.
The whole west coast's invited, so ya'll better show up!


text:
- developer: Customizer 2000
Customizer 2000 is a special utility which is designed to optimize Windows 95/98/Me performance. The program lets you explore the many hidden settings in Windows, and make changes. Modifying a setting simply involves reading a helpful description, and clicking a checkbox. Customizer 2000 allows you to change boot-up options, as well as your registered name and organization, and the location of the Windows directory. You can also have unknown file types automatically opened with Notepad; enable a CD-ROM cache;
customize the Start Menu; and remove the arrows from your desktop shortcuts. In addition, the program includes an Internet optimization function which can improve your modem throughput.
What's new in version 7.0 ?
-Fully compatible with RAM Idle v4.5
-Fixed a few small problems that found in the previous version.
-Better user interface with a fresh and clean look.