text:
Verizon Ramps Up Data Allotments, Trims Prices
Article Comments
So here's the thing. VZW's actually not even trying to compete here. First, their biggest competitor, AT&T is offering up to $25/month off, vs. VZW's $20/month off. Then, unlike EVERY other carrier, the discounts on the monthly access fees don't apply to customers who bring in their own device or pay full price for their phone upfront, So even if I pay full retail, and don't get a subsidy, Verizon still won't give me the discount, UNLESS I opt for one of the EDGE plans, which still aren't as good as their competitors.
Check out this article:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57618853-94/so-is-v ... »
Check out this article:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-1035_3-57618853-94/so-is-v ... »
This forum is closed.


text:
Suffocating Under Words Of Sorrow guitar pro by Bullet for My Valentine, added: March 4th, 2007
Profile History
or get $10 off Welcome BonusGet welcome bonus
drums are out of sync i think? it sounds wrong, but when i do just the guitars it sounds fine so i guess its drums. Also the solo seems to be an improvement on V1's - yours is right but in the wrong place, and instead of starting on 10 bend up from 8 to 10 (Which is why its in a diff place ;)) 4* though

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Homework Help Needed
Social Strategy for Competitive Advantage
Winer (2011) suggests an important feature of services is that because they are often distributed by people, their quality may be inconsistent at different points in time. Many services companies are seeking new methods to distinguish themselves from the competition. The Internet and information technology have provided robust, tangible opportunities for such differentiation.
Using the Nord, Paliszkiewicz and Koohang article in the readings and one additional source from the KU Library, write a persuasive essay on how organizations in the tax services industry can rethink their social strategy to gain competitive advantage.RUBRIC 9.pdf
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:
All Android applications categories
Learn the Secrets of an Ancient, Proven Tradition... You Can Harness The Power Of A Healing, Liberating, Universal Life Force!
Transform Your Life And Maximize Your Well-Being With Reiki!
Nearly 100 years ago, a child who would later become a monk, Mikao Usui, was born in Japan.
Usui would grow up to pursue the art of Reiki, a method of harnessing the universal life force that runs through all of us. He studied the ancient traditions, unlocking a powerful lost secret that has been transforming lives ever since.
Slowly, but surely, word of Reiki and its potential has moved beyond Japan's Buddhist temples throughout the world. Today, its secrets are readily available to you.
And you should learn them. Why?
Because Reiki is a fundamentally life-changing practice. It's nothing less than transformative.
Reiki is based on an understanding of the universe's powerful, universal life force. It harnesses and directs the power of ki to create healing, peace and understanding. It imbues its practitioners--and those who benefit from them--with true alignment and it unlocks their human potential.
Reiki is powerful. Unbelievably powerful. It's easy to see why it might sound magical to someone who isn't familiar with its foundations and underpinnings, but it isn't. Reiki is based firmly in reality.
"Reiki: Healing and Practices" is a comprehensive guide of Reiki, its history, its underpinnings, its techniques and its uses.
This isn't a simple how-to guide and it isn't a trivia text stuffed with unrelated random facts. This book is an in-depth examination of this amazing, scientifically sound, method of individual transformation and healing.
This book will give you the keys to unlock your potential. This amazing new guide covers issues including:
★ The history of Reiki and its ancient roots.
★ The various forms of Reiki practiced around the world.
★ The nature of ki (qi), the universal life force.
★ The scientific evidence and research in quantum mechanics explaining Reiki's power.
★ The nature of the seven chakras and how they relate to Reiki.
★ The nature of aurus and how they relate to Reiki.
★ The best techniques to self-administer Reiki.
★ The ways one provides Reiki to another.
★ The many advantages of Reiki.
★ The powerful ways to intensify the power of Reiki.
★ and much, Much More!
You may feel as if your life isn't where it should be. You may feel a strong pull to find something more or you may just have a nagging feeling that everything just isn't right.
Regardless of your exact sentiments, you know one thing: There is something else out there. You can sense it.
You may not be able to explain it. You may not be able to name it. But you know it's there, waiting for you.
★ A better sense of alignment.
★ Stronger health and physical well-being.
★ Improved mood and mental well-being.
★ A more powerful spiritual experience.
★ Enhanced energy.
★ Understanding and accessing your potential.
Reiki: Healing and Practices is here to give you exactly what you need to find something more. Something amazing.
*** On Sale Now! (Normal Price $25.99) ***
Get it now before promotion ends!
Tags: reiki healing , reiki advantages , reiki , healing reiki , reiki healing and practices mediafire , reiki ads , reiki calligraphy
from 2 reviews
Download Reiki - Healing and Practices
Sorry ...
This app is no longer available.Explore Android
Share this app


text:
Crack in my ronix
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Printable View
Crack in my ronix
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Can't really tell from this picture. It's too close up.
I can tell you that my son cracked his board by casing the wake on a trick. It only lasted 2 more tricks until it filled with water and delaminated then breaking in 2 only held together by the top sheet.
Yes I'd say that board is ready to be turned into a bench.
I'm right by Saylorville so almost always there. You ever get to Des Moines?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/07/29/7u4ezuby.jpg my board after tonight's run, I don't make it up there much dan, have a co worker who is from panora Iowa and says its nice up there
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Might be able to send it back into Ronix for a warranty if it's new. But you need to go through a dealer to do that.
If any of you guys want to sell a broken board for cheap I would buy it. The wife and I had a board signed as a guest book for our wedding and I want to turn it into a bench. I just don't have a broken / retired board as a second.
Might have a ~6 yr old hyperlite state to give up... It's actually in decent physical shape just faded.
Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk


text:
Hardcore Computer has changed its name to LiquidCool Solutions to better reflect the company's new cooling technologies and corporate strategy. LiquidCool Solutions will discontinue manufacturing PCs, workstations and servers to focus on its liquid submersion technology for servers and high performance computers. Hardcore released the Liquid Blade server in 2010, which was the first to use Liquid Submersion technology, and the new name reflects the company's intention to continue this directive.
Vice President of Engineering at LiquidCool explains:
"The name LiquidCool connects the company to our heritage of pioneering total liquid submersion cooling for electronics and calls attention to our continued advancements in cooling innovations. With a powerful IP portfolio and a continued focus on breakthrough research and development in cooling technologies, LiquidCool is positioned to deliver market-leading performance for a variety of markets."


text:
Contact Info / Websites
- Skype
- stopplayer
Entry #16
Im going to be interviewed by the local newspaper. Looks like my drawing proffesor talked about me once. Holy crap, it is awesome.
- 4 comments
You must be logged in to comment on this post.
2013-07-01 18:49:01
Congrats and have fun ^^
Stopsignal responds:
Oh, thanks! It is an honor to me, being so young.
2013-07-02 05:17:26
Pretty cool, man, you should post it for us!
Stopsignal responds:
I'd like to do it, but i should need to translate everything, and it would be.. boring... But maybe ill do it.
2013-07-04 22:36:39
oh wow! Congratz!
2013-07-04 23:45:50
Wooow! Esto es una oportunidad de una en millones. Sin duda eres mas afortunado que otros aca, y mereces tener esa entrevista :P Buena suerte!


text:
Hello! So, I've just started using the MistyLook theme and, although my 'Welcome!' page is my home page - I can't remove either of the tabs at the top.
The website is manmademeals.org - any help would be great, thank you so much!
The blog I need help with is manmademeals.org.


text:
Industry warily watches euro slide
Post a comment
The dropping euro is pressing hard against the comfort zone of many electronic-component suppliers, raising concerns that higher costs may not be easily passed on to OEMs and their customers.
Intel Corp.'s recent outcry jolted the industry, which had watched silently as the euro, introduced in 1999 to make the European Union more competitive, slumped 25% against the U.S. dollar and sheared into the microprocessor maker's revenue. Intel's warning late last month sent the company's shares skidding 22% on a whopping trading volume of 300 million shares. Intel's fortunes sank further last week, settling to $42.75 in midday trading Friday, from a 52-week high of $75.83.
Component suppliers said they are keeping a wary eye on the situation, although executives interviewed last week insisted that the euro and rising energy costs-brought about by spiraling crude oil prices-won't hurt earnings. But even if Intel's announcement and similar statements last week from the contract electronics manufacturing sector amount merely to a cry of wolf, the industry isn't prepared to go back to bed just yet.
"One-third of our business is in Europe, so we are affected by any swings in the value of the euro," said Glydnwr Smith, senior vice president of marketing intelligence at Vishay Intertechnology Inc., Malvern, Pa. "The weak currency's impact is negligible, but if it continues to decline, we'll have to re-evaluate the situation."
Industry executives are preparing to take steps, including currency hedging, to safeguard their operations against further softness in the euro. On a macroeconomic level, the weak euro could combine with high energy costs to topple consumer confidence, spinning the global economy off its expansion axis, economists said.
"Clearly, a severe winter could worsen the current oil shock significantly," said Edward Yardeni, chief economist at Deutsche Banc Alex. Brown, New York. "In this case, a quarter or two of falling real GDP during the first half of 2001 is possible."
Shareholders of Intel and CEM Manufacturers' Services Ltd. don't need to look that far ahead. Western Europe's currency problem is already hitting their investments hard. On Wednesday, MSL's shares plunged 66%, to a 52-week low of $10.50 from the previous day's closing price of about $31, after the Concord, Mass., company said its quarterly earnings will be as much as 15 cents below analyst estimates partly because of foreign currency problems.
"We're anticipating unfavorable foreign exchange on a transaction basis," said Bob Donahue, MSL's president. "We'll hedge everything we can from an accounts payable perspective in order to reduce the transaction exposure."
A similar problem is brewing at APW Ltd., a Waukesha, Wis., maker of integrated electronic enclosure systems. While revenue rose strongly in the company's recently ended quarter, net income growth was crippled by a foreign currency loss of $3.3 million before taxes.
Flash-memory and mixed-signal chip supplier Atmel Corp. felt compelled to assure investors that its "financial results will not be materially impacted by the current weakness in the euro."
For multibillion-dollar suppliers and OEMs with extensive global operations, the weak euro appears to be nothing more than a nuisance. That is the way Bob Mahoney, chief financial officer of Molex Inc., and Jan DuPreez, president of Infineon Technologies AG's North American operations, see it.
Mahoney admitted the declining euro will put a slight squeeze on margins, but said any impact will be offset by expanding revenue at the Lisle, Ill., connector maker.
"It's more annoying than a concern," he said. "Because we have plants in Europe and import products from other parts of the world, the euro does put some pressures on margin. I wouldn't want it below the current level, though."
Infineon's DuPreez said the company's global presence helps offset the negative effects of currency fluctuations in one geographic region. Infineon, Munich, Germany, has seen no reason to make any strategic changes in its operations because of the weak euro or rising crude oil prices.
"Due to the large size of our organization and the size of our purchasing and invoicing activities, we're very much interested in currency fluctuations, but we really don't see any negative effects of the euro right now," DuPreez said. "There's a point where you ask, 'where can I get better value?' But we haven't reached that breaking point yet."
Central bankers in Europe, Japan, and the United States thought the euro had crossed into dangerous territory when they intervened Sept. 21 to halt the currency's slide. And they'll have their hands full in the months ahead.
Thursday, Danish voters rejected changing to the euro in favor of the national currency, yet another sign that the euro has yet to find wide acceptance on the Continent. The euro dipped slightly after the Danish referendum. It had bottomed out at 84.38 cents to the U.S. dollar before the European Central Bank-led intervention, down more than 27% since its launch.
At the same time, oil prices have risen sharply. Since crashing to a low of $10 a barrel in 1998, crude oil prices have swung to a 10-year high of about $37, sparking demonstrations in Europe and the release of strategic oil reserves in the United States. Suppliers interviewed last week said rising energy costs have not translated into higher transportation or shipping costs and see no cause for concern.
Nonetheless, these kind of wild swings are what electronics-industry executives find aggravating, despite a widely held view that the sector is largely immune to short-term oil and currency fluctuations.
Additional reporting by Claire Serant


text:
Schuylkill driver facing hit/run
A Schuylkill County driver is facing a charge of hit and run following an incident that occurred about 3:10 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 13, in the area of 10 W. Grand Ave. (SR209), in Tower City.
State police at Schuylkill Haven said John J. Mayersky, 35, of Tower City, was driving a 1996 GMC Jimmy northbound at an unsafe speed. He lost control of the Jimmy and struck the left rear passenger door of a 1999 Chevrolet Lumina parked along the berm pushing it about 45 feet north.
The Jimmy continued north and struck the left rear taillight and quarter panel of a 1999 Ford F150 pickup truck parked along the berm.
After the second impact Mayersky fled the scene but was later located and charged, troopers said. Mayersky is facing numerous motor vehicle code violations, troopers added.


text:
Current Newswire:
The Register: Corel, S3 aim Linux at NT graphics arenaFeb 25, 2000, 16:03 (1 Talkback[s])
(Other stories by Tony Smith)
WEBINAR: On-Demand
No-Size-Fits-All! An Application-Down Approach for Your Cloud Transformation REGISTER >
"Corel's plan to defeat Microsoft in the desktop PC arena by pitching Linux against Windows took another step this week when the Canadian company said it will support S3's high-end Fire GL1 graphics accelerators in the next major release of Corel Linux."
"S3 acquired the FireGL line when it bought Diamond Multimedia. The FireGL, based on an IBM 2D/3D accelerator chip, formed the basis of Diamond's token high-end product line, aimed at the Windows NT graphics workstation market."
"S3 has had Linux drivers supporting FireGL's 2D facilities for some time, but the 3D work is more recent. The drivers are currently in beta, but are expected to be finished before April. Corel will bundle the final drivers with its next release of its Linux distro in the same timeframe."
Related Stories:
0 Talkback[s] (click to add your comment)


text:
Kelty Tumbler 30/50
Where to Buy
sponsored links
Help support this site by making your next gear purchase through one of the links above. Click a link, buy what you need, and the seller will contribute a portion of the purchase price to support Trailspace's independent gear reviews.
Retailers' Descriptions
Here's what other sites are saying:
Features of the Kelty Tumbler 30/50 Sleeping Bag Flip-over construction, keeps you comfortable in varying temps Combination layered and quilt-through constructions Dual slider locking blanket zipper Zipper draft tube with anti-snag design Can be fully unzipped and opened flat for use as a blanket FatMan and Ribbon drawcords Two bags can be zipped together to form a double-wide Stuff sack included
- Moosejaw
It's hard not to flip over the versatility of the warmest member of the Tumbler collection. The Kelty Tumbler 30/50 Degree Sleeping Bag is a lightweight bag that keeps you comfortable on the 50-degree side and toasty on the 30-degree side.
- CampSaver.com
Kelty Tumbler 30/50 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag - Tumbler 30/50 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag by Kelty easily adapts to every season keeping everyone smiling comfortably under the stars. Finding the perfect sleeping temperature has never required less effort. With dual-temp technology, you can flip from the hot side that's got extra warm Cloudloft insulation to the cool side that's got a little less. A cotton liner blend will add to the coziness, while a side zipper let's you vent the bag freely. Plus, you can un-zip the bag completely to make a blanket or even zip two Tumblers together to make a roomy double wide sleeping bag for two. Some like it hot, and some like it cold, with the Kelty Tumbler 30/50 Degree Synthetic Sleeping Bag you can have the best of both worlds.
- Outdoorplay
Similar Products
Kelty Tumbler 40/60
Kelty Tumbler 50/70
$49 - $64
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 35°
Mountain Hardwear Lamina Z Spark 34°
$116 - $179
Sierra Designs Backcountry Bed Duo SYN 1.5-Season
Mountain Hardwear Lamina 45°
Marmot Mavericks 40 Semi Rec
$74 - $99
Marmot NanoWave 55
$68 - $79
More Warm Weather Synthetic Sleeping Bags »
More from Kelty »
Kelty Tumbler 30/50
currently retails for:
$63.71 - $84.95
$63.71 - $84.95


text:
Get it over with, Gary.
Senators captain Daniel Alfredsson told the Sun last night from Sweden he's given up hope there's going to be hockey this season and suggested NHL commissioner Gary Bettman should just make it official and cancel the year.
There was talk yesterday officials from the NHL and the NHL Players Association would meet today to try to get collective bargaining talks back on track. But both sides indicated there hasn't been any contact since talks broke off Friday.
It's believed the NHL will finally specify a drop-dead date on the season. The NHL will likely cancel the season either late this week or early next week if a miracle agreement isn't reached before then.
Alfredsson, a VP on the executive committee of the NHLPA's bargaining unit, said he doesn't see one coming if a salary cap remains on the table.
"I'm not positive at all, given where we are right now," said Alfredsson, who is playing with the Frolunda Indians in the Swedish Elite League. "We'd like to get a deal done and you'd hope we can get something done, but there's not much of a chance.
"I can't speak for all the players, but I know from speaking to a lot of the guys in Sweden that nobody is holding out much hope that there's going to be any hockey this year.
"We'd like to see a deal get done and we'd like to be playing in the NHL this year, but I just don't see it happening ... not where we are right now in these discussions. There's no sense in continuing to talk if we're just going to talk. We either have to get something done right now or the season is ... done."
Alfredsson, who has kept in constant contact with NHLPA executive director Bob Goodenow and president Trevor Linden throughout the process, said the longer the silence continues, the less hope for a season.
Like everybody, Alfredsson was encouraged by the fact the two sides held various meetings in the last couple of weeks. But he reiterated that little progress was made because Bettman has insisted on getting cost-certainty in any deal.
"There's nothing new to report here because I don't think we've really made any progress on the major issue," said Alfredsson. "They want a salary cap and they've made that clear since the negotiations started.
"The players have tried to make concessions to get a deal done. We're not even trying to win here. We know that we're going to have to give back to get a deal done and we tried that. It wasn't good enough."
They remain dead set against a salary cap.
"They're trying to force a cap on us and we're not going to budge on that issue," said Alfredsson. "They found out in the last lockout in 1994 how much resolve the players have. We want to get the right deal."


text:
By Rep. Rick Boucher (D-Va.) - 05/04/10 11:28 PM EDT
The United States today stands 16th among developed nations in broadband usage, and for the benefit of our national economy and quality of life, we must do better. Responding to this challenge in the Recovery Act, Congress directed the FCC to prepare a plan to expand broadband access and increase broadband adoption among those with access to it.
The FCC has done a superb job developing the National Broadband Plan, and I commend the members of the commission and the professional staff for the blueprint they have developed, which when implemented will lead to far higher levels of broadband usage.
Universal Service reform: The Plan proposes to transition the high-cost fund within the Universal Service Fund from supporting only basic voice telephone service to supporting both voice and broadband service.
This recommendation very closely tracks a central provision in the comprehensive Universal Service Reform legislation I put forward two years ago with my colleague Sen. Lee Terry (R-Neb.) and which was the subject of a legislative hearing in our subcommittee last year.
Today, Universal Service monies may not be spent for broadband. Our legislation will immediately allow carriers to use Universal Service support for broadband deployment. It also mandates carriers receiving Universal Service monies provide broadband throughout their service territories within five years of the bill becoming law as a condition of continuing to receive Universal Service support.
Broadband speeds: The plan recommends we set a high goal for future broadband speeds.
Today, typical home broadband service is between three and five megabits per second. In countries like South Korea and Japan, data rates for the typical subscriber are often between 50 and 100 megabits per second. The plan appropriately sets a goal during the coming decade of delivering speeds of at least 100 megabits per second to 100 million homes. The higher broadband speeds will bring full realization of the benefits of data intensive applications such as teleconferencing, telemedicine and distance learning that involves full-motion video.
Public safety: The National Broadband Plan's proposal to auction to commercial bidders the D Block of the 700 MHZ spectrum without onerous conditions is commendable.
The proceeds from the auction should be applied to helping first responders build out a nationwide, wireless, interoperable broadband network on spectrum Congress previously allocated to public safety, combined with roaming and access rights elsewhere in the 700 MHz band. First responders nationwide will also need financial assistance from Congress in obtaining the equipment they need for truly interoperable communications capability.
It is essential that when they converge from different localities at the scene of a disaster, fire, police and rescue be able to communicate with one another.
I am working with my colleagues on a bipartisan basis on the legislation that will be needed to ensure financing for the network build-out for public safety.
Identifying spectrum for commercial use: The plan proposes to identify 500 MHz of spectrum over 10 years to be used for commercial wireless services.
It also suggests the commission work with television broadcasters to identify spectrum they hold that could be repurposed for commercial wireless use on a consensual basis. Broadcasters who voluntarily surrender spectrum would receive compensation in exchange.
Last month, the House, by an overwhelming margin of 394-18, passed a bipartisan measure originated by our subcommittee that directed the FCC and the NTIA to conduct a comprehensive inventory of the entire spectrum that could be used for commercial purposes. When completed, the inventory will offer a clear path for making available adequate wireless spectrum to meet our rapidly rising spectrum needs.
Under this approach we will learn where we are, understand how current spectrum is used and identify spectrum that is, perhaps, underutilized that could be reallocated or submitted to spectrum sharing. It would not be an appropriate step to require that broadcasters involuntarily surrender any of the spectrum they hold.
Competition for set-top boxes: The plan highlights the need for a direct-to-consumer market for television navigation devices such as set-top boxes and the benefits that devices with both TV inputs and Internet access can bring to our effort to expand broadband adoption.
The FCC has published a Notice of Inquiry as a first step in assuring that by the end of 2012 all cable and satellite TV providers include with their services a simple gateway device that converts the cable or satellite company's TV signals into a common output that could be processed by whatever set-top box the viewer might own. That step will lead to the availability of set-top boxes from a variety of manufacturers, and innovation will be unleashed in making boxes with various functions available at various prices. Consumers could then purchase a single set-top box that would work with any cable or satellite service.
The gateway device will at long last bring to fruition Congress's goal first set forth in the Telecommunications Act of 1996 to create a competitive market for set-top boxes.
The National Broadband Plan challenges Congress and the FCC to ensure all Americans have access to affordable, high-quality broadband at meaningful speeds. Achieving these goals will prove challenging and require both time and patience. I look forward to that challenge and to the work ahead.
Boucher is chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.


text:
Kelly won't let cancer battle interfere with planning for football camp
Making his annual football camp a valuable experience remains a big priority for Hall-of-Fame quarterback Jim Kelly.
Kelly's annual camp will be held July 9-13 at Sweet Home High School in Amherst, and the Buffalo Bills' legend remains fully involved in planning for the event, even though he is battling cancer at Erie County Medical Center.
"Even in our weekly meetings, Jim has me coming down to the hospital and wants to know how many kids are signed up, do we have our coaches signed up, do we have the food service set up, do we have the medical staff in place," said Kelly's brother Dan. "He's involved behind the scenes as much as all of us are in organizing."
This will be the 27th year Kelly has run his camp in Western New York, and it's the first time it's at Sweet Home.
"There's so much construction going on at Ralph Wilson Stadium, it was just impossible for us to have it there," Dan Kelly said.
"But actually Sweet Home has more space for us. We looked at probably a dozen different high schools and colleges. Sweet Home was a great fit for us. It's a great location, has a lot of football fields and a good indoor facility."
Jim Kelly was not able to attend his golf tournament this week, but he's aiming to make it to his football camp, his brother said.
"The football camp, just like the golf tournament, is a really important thing for Jim," Dan Kelly said. "He expects fully to be there participating. If I was a gambling man, I'd say you'll see Jim throwing footballs to kids, signing autographs, delivering a message to them about how important it is to stay in school and do the right thing."
Bills rookie receiver Sammy Watkins is scheduled to appear at the camp.
"I look forward to it," Watkins said. "Coming here and seeing him is a pleasure. He has given me wisdom, talking to me about the Bills organization, and what to look forward to and how there's a lot of great people here who are going to welcome me and want to help me succeed."
The non-contact camp focuses on fundamentals for each football position. It is divided into three age groups – bantam (8 to 11), junior (12 to 14) and senior (15 to 18). About 300 youths are signed up for the event, but there are openings for more participants.
To sign up go to jimkelly.com or call 204-0900.
email firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Credits & Info
- Views
- 28,429
- Score
- 4.19 / 5.00
- Frontpaged October 27, 2009
Share this submission?
Related Stuff
Licensing Terms
You are free to copy, distribute and transmit this work under the following conditions:
- Attribution:
- You must give credit to the artist.
- Noncommercial:
- You may not use this work for commercial purposes.
- No Derivative Works:
- You may not alter, transform, or build upon this work.
Author Comments
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Your use of color in this one is spot on.
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Beauty in serenity
Rated 5 / 5 stars
Nice medium!
I know just how painful it can be to work with pastels at times! You did a wonder full job with this, reminds me of some of the more classical work I seen in several galleries, just lacking the classical background which in a way help reintroduces realism into art field with a fresh view.
The only nit picks I have are the lack of definition in the toes, hair and the some what odd shape of the shoulders, but as I've stated before I understand how difficult pastels you are using can be.
Odd as it may seem, I think if you keep at it, you may start to be this generations version of Norman Rockwell.
The picture quality of this one is actually pretty poor, I'm hoping to get them professionally shot and updated when i have the time.
Rated 4.5 / 5 stars
verry deep and it speeks to me
Rated 5 / 5 stars
i really like this
u did a wonderfull job with the deatails but what i would like to know is how u got the deatails like that good on the computer u see i am a tag artist and would like to but my work on here but dont know how


text:
DC Comics to Create NIER Comic Series
March 17, 2010
DC Comics to Create NIER Comic Series
Series Reveals Unexplained Back Stories of Nier, Yonah, Kainé and Grimoire Weiss; Details Fall of Humanity to The Black Scrawl
Square Enix, Inc. is partnering with DC Comics imprint Wildstorm to create a custom comic series that will explore the rich and mysterious back story of the upcoming Action-RPG NIER. NIER, whose unique content, characters and hidden, twisting storyline has transfixed gamers and media alike for months, will be available for PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 at North American retail outlets on April 27, 2010.
"We are extremely excited to partner with the storytellers at DC Comics to further explore the complex tale of NIER; to explore its unusual characters; and, to introduce new fans to a storyline that will challenge what they know from beginning to end," said John Yamamoto, president and chief executive officer of Square Enix, Inc. "NIER is a game that paints a sophisticated and graphic picture of the despair resulting from an apocalyptic plague and the triumph of a father's will to protect his most prized possession, his daughter. DC Comics' ability to create colorful and engaging comics will help deliver NIER's unusual story to gamers and prepare them for what lies ahead in the game. By exploring the comics, gamers will understand the basis of Nier's world before they even pick up a sword or cast a spell."
The NIER comics will be available on the game's official Web site at http://www.NIERGame.com, on Xbox LIVE Arcade for the Xbox 360, and on PlayStation Store for PlayStation 3 between now and April 27. The comics will reveal tantalizing clues about key characters from the game, including the title-character Nier; his disease-stricken daughter, Yonah; a conflicted and foul-mouthed fighting companion, Kainé; and, the talking book with an attitude, Grimoire Weiss. In addition, the NIER comics will address questions that have yet to be answered, namely, what sequence of events led to the fall of humanity? How was the deadly disease, The Black Scrawl, introduced to the earth? And, where did the terrifying Shades come from and why do they torment the few remaining survivors?
There will be three NIER comics in all, each telling a unique, yet overlapping story. The comics are being created by some of DC Comics' most renowned creators and illustrators, including Emmy-winning creator and executive producer Ricardo Sanchez; Pop Mhan, whose work has appeared on everything from Spider-Man and Ghost Rider at Marvel Comics to Batgirl and The Flash at DC Comics; Eddie Nuez, who works on the soon-to-be released DC Universe MMO; and, Carlos D'Anda, who has worked on notable comic book titles such as Justice League of America, Deathblow, and Lego's Bionice, was the lead Character Designer on the bestselling Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment's Arkham Asylum and is the Lead concept Artist on the DC Universe MMO from Sony Online Entertainment.


text:
Adam Yauch of the Beastie Boys by Artist Tom Sanford
For his "100 Little Deaths" exhibition at Bravinlee programs gallery in Chelsea, NYC painter Tom Sanford drew 100 notable individuals who passed away in 2012. One of the Tom Sanford paintings that resonated most with us was this one of Beastie Boy Adam Yauch a.k.a MCA. The picture is a caricature of MCA that represents his love of basketball, Eastern philosophy, hip-hop and Bad Brains and of course the Beasties own record label and magazine.
Tom Sanford's "100 Little Deaths" will be showing at Bravinlee programs until Feb. 9.


text:
- Your Shopping Cart is empty.
DreamLine SHBW-1241720-00 Dreamline Shower Enclosure Back Wall, 40 1/2" x 40 1/2" x 72 7/8"
We are Sorry, This item is no longer available
For your convenience, we recommend:
Replacement Options
Shower EnclosuresView all items in this category
- Description
Dreamline universal shower wall panels are both a functional and beautiful addition to any shower. These versatile shower wall panels are made of Acrylic/ABS advanced material, are designed for quick install and engineered to trim to size for most Dreamline enclosures. Ceramic tile walls for shower enclosures may look good, but are very difficult and expensive to install and even tougher to take care of. Dreamline shower wall panels install in hours and are easy to maintain and enjoy for year to come.Shower Tray Is Not IncludedNo returns after thirty days from delivery. Minimum 25% restocking charge in addition to all freight charges for all returns. Refused items subject to restocking fee. Color or texture variations not considered defects and any return will be charged standard restock fee.
This item does not qualify for our standard return policy: A 25% re-stocking fee applies to returns of this item.
- Warranty
Limited 1 year warranty through the manufacturer
- Customer Reviews
There are no reviews for this product yet. Be the first to review the product!
Write Your Own Review:
- Questions & Answers
Please login or register before adding a question.


text:
Loving crossbreed lurcher Wilf has not had the best start in life – but he's hoping a new owner will give him a bright future.
The cute tan and white dog was taken in at the RSPCA Sheffield branch due to a cruelty investigation.
RSPCA Sheffield branch animal care manager Tony Benham said: "Wilf has a number of scars which suggest something rather sad must have happened before he came to us, but fortunately this furry fellow's sunny personality and sweet nature have been unaffected.
"He is loving, friendly and laid back. At the same time he enjoys playing, and loves a game of chase or running after his ball."
Due to his gentle nature, Tony says six-year-old Wilf would be better suited to homes with children over the age of eight.
She said: "He's a very cute, endearing and a bright lad who lifts your spirits, and he takes instruction well.
"After a good game or a walk, Wilf enjoys nothing more than propping himself upside down on a duvet in his bed and having a good snooze. He also loves to take a teddy bear we have given him to bed.
"Wilf would love to find his forever home where he can finally have his own space and a family who love him."
n For more information, or to visit Wilf, call the RSPCA Sheffield branch on 0114 2898050.


text:
Cold-footed bachelors have provided comedians with surefire material for centuries. The latest study of American marriage suggests, however, that more and more young men are contracting an allergy to commitment — one whose social consequences will be no laughing matter.
That's one of the leading conclusions of this year's "State of Our Unions" report, an annual survey of trends affecting marriage and family life in the United States. Pro-family scholars Barbara Whitehead and David Pope-noe of the National Marriage Project at Rutgers University produced the report.
On average, U.S. males marry for the first time at age 27 today. (Women's median age for marrying is 25.) That's the latest it's ever been for men. And while the social sciences indicate that marriages contracted too early (i.e., before the early 20s) generally result in divorce, nothing is gained in terms of marital stability if marriage is pushed off into the late 20s or early 30s.
Delayed marriage does, however, bring other drawbacks. This year's report focuses on "Why Men Won't Commit" and even offers 10 main reasons for commitment phobia. One of them, simply translated, is that the older men are, the more set they are in their ways and less prone to compromise.
Last year's report focused on the quest for "the perfect soul mate." The marriage project has been studying American dating patterns and expectations, and concluded that many single young people today are seeking an ideal "soul mate" whom they still haven't found in real life. Absent Mr. or Ms. Right, they have been willing to remain in the dating market, often cohabiting with non-soul mates. The dissonance between future expectations and current behavior has never been greater.
This year's report reconfirms the ongoing search for a "soul mate" among American males (at least in the 25-33 age bracket). These men want Princess Charming and have been alone long enough not to compromise on their sometimes-unrealistic expectations. This lack of practice in compromise also augurs ill for another aspect of family life: child centeredness in marriage. The presence of kids in a marriage forces adaptation and compromise in relationships — skill sets in which growing numbers of American males seem lacking.
In the past, there were pressures to wed. Now boys can remain boys indefinitely.
Other factors figure in the failure to temper unrealistic expectations in a future spouse and in the tendency to avoid marital commitment. For one thing, there are ever-fewer social pressures to marry. A generation or two ago, social pressures nudged men toward the altar. Today those forces have largely dissipated, often reduced to a "mild teasing." The report puts it bluntly: "In the past … men might drag their feet about getting hitched, but there were pressures to wed. Marriage was associated with growing up and taking on male adult roles and responsibilities. … Now those pressures are mild to nonexistent. Boys can remain boys indefinitely."
I Don't Wanna Grow Up
The fluidity of many young men's living and job situations reflects this prolonged adolescence. Starting in the 1980s, articles began appearing about boys who moved back into the family home after college. The marriage project notes that a typical current progression is moving out of an apartment with roommates into a cohabitation arrangement.
Women have also surrendered a powerful trump card in getting men to commit by depreciating virginity. The marriage project notes that, in general, men can easily get sex without marriage today. And the "spousal" benefits available without marriage aren't limited to sex. Marriage typically enables two individuals to enjoy greater purchasing power through "economies of scale." For example, most spouses make do with one set of silverware rather than two. To the extent that cohabiting couples combine assets to achieve those economies of scale (something not all that frequent, since cohabitation relationships often strive to avoid too many ties that bind), unmarried men living with women save. They also have somebody to feed the dog when he has to go on a business trip.
The implications for women don't end with feeding Fido. To the extent that they further delay marriage, men's marrying age will start bumping up against women's biological clocks. A first marriage at 27 likely means first kids around 30 (who will graduate college when Mom is around 50 and probably undergoing menopause). The men in the latest marriage-project study had some interest in having kids, but this need was never as immediately felt as among women of the same age. When pressed to consider this problem, many male respondents dismissed it as "their [women's] issue."
Finally, the double standard is still alive and well. While men are willing to cohabit, a single woman with a child comes in low on the totem pole of desirable marriage partners. Ditto for women who want babies. (Male fear of paternity entrapment remains strong.) So, too, are women who want sex on the first date. Women in whom men are interested are women who postpone sex, says the study. Postponement, however, isn't that demanding, as the marriage project observes without further comment: "Apparently, 'waiting' for sex typically means holding off until the fourth or fifth date, though one man said he waited seven months." The authors report that "[o]ver half of all first marriages are now preceded by living together."
Almost two-thirds of the respondents in one survey also believed that cohabitation is a good way to avoid "an unhappy marriage and eventual divorce," even though the evidence suggests that those who cohabit suffer from higher incidences of eventual marital dissatisfaction and divorce.
In the Name of Love
If "Why Men Won't Commit" isn't sufficiently distressing for young American women, it should also sound some alarm bells for social policy-makers. As Linda Waite and Maggie Gallagher showed in their book The Case for Marriage, a wedding ring is a powerful prophylactic against destructive male behaviors like excessive drinking, drug abuse, bad driving, general recklessness and antisocial behavior. When men put off marriage, it's not just their girlfriends who suffer. Untempered destructive behavior has social ramifications, too. The community has a vital stake in good marriages. The most powerful incentive to marriage today should not just be a big drop in your car-insurance rates.
The data drawn from this year's report is chilling. The report suggests that the mindset of the contemporary culture, especially among young men, is significantly at variance with a Catholic vision of marriage and family life. This is particularly alarming because most observers will concede that the pastoral outreach of the Church in the United States is probably most anemic among unmarried young adults.
Some of the problem probably comes from the basic difference between the sexes: Men's knees have often had to be shored up on the way to the altar. But many of these problems also come from the dissociation of marriage from parenthood and sex from marriage. The upshot, unfortunately, has been a trail of victims — people used in the name of "love."
The marriage-project report should cause the Church to quadruple its efforts in outreach to young unmarried adults (or they won't get married). It should also drive us to proclaim the truth about marriage and family life in ways that take account of the real consequences that flow from rejecting that truth. It should cause us to think seriously about today's dating climate. And, finally, it should cause us to pray.
Once upon a time young Catholic women prayed for a "good husband." They're still looking for a few good men. One hopes there's still at least a few out there.
John M. Grondelski, a moral theologian, writes from Warsaw, Poland.


text:
Tree is Boycotting the Sochi Winter Olympics and Not for the Reasons You Think [OPINION]
Maybe it's just me, but when did the Winter Olympics become such a big deal? There are a ton of people boycotting the Sochi Olympics for a number of legitimate and understandable reasons… mine are far less honorable than any of those.
A lot of people were immediately done with this outing of the Olympics due to Russia's hard stance against gay people. Yes, I just said "hard stance against gay people." That alone is a perfectly good reason to not watch the Olympics, but it's not why I'm boycotting them.
Subscribe to Banana 101.5 on
Seeing the poor conditions of Sochi in general via @SochiProblems and #SochiProbs have been enough for some to stop watching… although I'm sure it has inspired a few to watch ironically. If I were an athlete, the water situation in Sochi alone would be enough to make me drop out of the games. But again… this has nothing to do with why I won't be watching.
Enjoy your peach juice, it comes directly from the tap! Oh wait, that's water…. #SochiProblems #Sochi2014 pic.twitter.com/N7yyzUAyCw
— Sochi Problems (@SochiProblems) February 4, 2014
Russian officials have begun killing stray dogs that are wandering around as well. Disgusting? Hell yeah it is. Is it why I won't be watching? Nope.
The reason I won't be watching the dumbass Winter Olympics is because they suck. Outside of hockey, every sport at the Winter Olympics can suck it. The real kicker is that the games are in Russia. The last time anything worth watching happened in Russia, Rocky Balboa fought Ivan Drago so hard that he "broke something inside."
Subscribe to Banana 101.5 on
My biggest issue with the Olympics is that most of my TV shows are on hiatus for a few weeks because of this bulls—. Yeah, I have to wait until February 26th to watch 'Arrow.' This is unacceptable. Why do TV shows even go on hiatus when the Olympics are on? Sure, it's a ratings home run for NBC. Why wouldn't it be? Nobody is opposing it. If Casey Anthony ran for President of the United States unopposed… guess what happens? All kneel before President Baby-Killer (allegedly)!
Networks need to grow some balls like AMC has. Are they postponing the return of 'The Walking Dead' until the games are over? Hell no! Because they know anyone with a pulse and a third of a brain would rather watch an awesome show about the zombie apocalypse than women's curling any day.
Let's all stand together and let the powers-that-be know that just because it's, literally, the only new thing on TV most nights, we still have better things to do than sit around watching a less exciting version of 'Cool Runnings.' Hell, I'd rather watch that on Netflix than see one minute of actual bobsledding.
Subscribe to Banana 101.5 on


text:
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board's finance director is calling for the agency's markup on liquor and wine to increase for the first time in two decades.
In an internal memo obtained by The Associated Press, August Hehemann said the agency's net income is expected to shrink in the fiscal year that started July 1, to $96 million from $121 million in the previous year.
Hehemann proposes that the markup be raised from 30 percent to 35 percent to offset double-digit increases in expenses such as pensions, health care and computer upgrades.
Chairman Joseph "Skip" Brion said the three-member board has privately discussed Hehemann's analysis, but that there's no proposal before the board to increase the markup. Any such action would be a last resort, he said.


text:
All Buena Vista College and Buena Vista University graduates are members of the BVU National Alumni Association. The association is governed by a Board of Directors elected to three-year terms.
Among the benefits offered to Alumni Association members:
- The Buena Vista Today magazine is mailed to you free of charge.
- You have access to all of the job planning and placement services offered by BVU's Office of Career and Personal Development.
- For a $15 annual fee, you may check out items from the BVU Library or use BVU's interlibrary loan service. BVU librarians are also happy to answer reference questions for alumni free of charge.
- You can sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and other e-mails from the Alumni Association to keep you up-to-date with the events and programs that make being a BVU alumnus special!


text:
© 2002-2017
Encyclopaedia Metallum
Best viewed
without Internet Explorer,
in 1280 x 960 resolution
or higher.
Wow... I must really say that this is impressive! This has to be the best remix album of a metal album around. Many people bashed this album as being some "money grabber" or some waste of time making "techno" remixes, but it isn't. People cannot realize how hard it is to make remixes of songs, and at that, remixes of metal songs. I love the original Demanufacture songs, but I also love some of these tracks here... it's an interesting look at how a song can be changed and manipulated to be something completely different.
Now for those who say that this is just techno and whatnot... they obviously don't know what they're talking about. This is a blend of, indeed, some techno, but there are also trip-hop remixes, industrial, trance, hardcore (in the raving sense), and even some break beats here and there. So as it is, this is a very diverse remix album with a variety of dance styles and genres. This is unlike Fear Factory's last remix album "Fear Is The Mindkililer." That last remix album was, for the most part, industrial remixes of death metal songs (which ended up being interesting yet funny to hear an industrial beat with growls) and those tracks weren't as manipulated as the tracks on this CD.
To easily delineate each track, here's a list of how the tracks play out:
Remanufacture (Demanufacture): a techno remix which isn't the best track on the CD, but makes for a good opener on the CD. It's progressive and has multiple changes.
National Panel Beating (Body Hammer): this is a trip-hop style kind of remix which is one of the better remixes on the album. This is one of the most manipulated songs on the whole CD where the whole song, and even lyrics, are changed up. This is a very "chill back" track with it's piano chords playing throughout the music.
Genetic Cloning (New Breed): this is my personal favorite track on the CD. It's a trip-hop/break beat style remix which has the "nu-metalish" main guitar riff constantly playing through the track non-stop. It's sure to get you "noggin'" your head to the infectious beats... yes, I said infectious, so what?!
Faithless (Zero Signal): this my favorite track off of the Demanufacture album but not on this album. It's a mix between trance/industrial and some break beats. It's a "soft" hitter to say the least on the album and it's not as manipulated as the other tracks are; it's just mixed over with some various beats and synths. The lyrics flow through the track as they had in the original song version. It's an intoxicating trip if ya ask me.
Bionic Chronic: This is an interlude track... if ya ask me, it's pointless. Skip it...
Cloning Technology (Replica): ahhh yes... this is the big hit single off of Demanufacture... and somehow, I never really liked the original song. Even on this album, you'd expect it to be a great remix song (well this CD is also known as "Cloning Technology" so you would assume so) but it's not a great remix. Replica has never really been such an energetic song and neither is this trip-hop version of the song,
Burn (Flashpoint): ironically, this remix is much more enjoyable than the original version of this song. This is a techno/breakbeat style remix which is a mid-paced fun track.
T-1000 (H-K): now let's talk heavy... this is the only track on this CD which is a hardcore remix (in the raving sense.) All you hear on this track is a heavy bass drum and the main riff in H-K being played. This is definitely the most energetic track on the whole entire album. If raving is your thing, then this is your track.
Machines Of Hate (Self Bias Resistor): another great track from Demanufacture gets dubbed into a fast techno remix. I'm not much of a big fan of techno but this really gets me listening all the time.
21 Century Jesus (Pisschrist): perhaps the most epic remix on this album is this techno/industrial dubbed track of Pisschrist. It's progressive and ambience which makes for a relaxing listen.
Bound For Forgiveness (A Therapy For Pain): the last of the remixes, which is an ambience track with trip-hop and industrial. It's the best way to end a remix album with a long, trippy song.
Refinery: this is the only track on this CD newly composed by Fear Factory, and it's nothing but an echoing sound. Eh... who decided to put this on the CD?!
The last track is an edit of the Remanufacture track. This is probably the track they decided to use to promote the CD on radio and whatnot. I don't notice much of a difference between this and the other Remanufacture track... well the only difference is that this is a shorter version of the original.
This is only for the open-minded who are looking to expanding their musical senses out of the metal boundaries. It's as Fear Factory explains this remix album: "Open minds shall dominate and breed." I could've not said it any better than that. This is a great remix album and probably the best one you'll ever find among metal bands.
Ear Candy: All of the tracks.


text:
By Joe Takash, Victory Consulting
Think of all the time you have put in, and the energy you've exhausted, on attempts to cajole client contacts who love to say "no" but can't really say "yes." It can be a frustrating, morale-beating process. It also happens to be bad for your business' bottom line.
Making a connection with the buyer, the individual who can say "yes," isn't always easy. Aim low or aim high and, well, you know what you get.
I believe the following tips are both necessary and instrumental for getting bigger deals in less time, from the people who have the authority to say yes.


text:
Pacific Star Sportfishing - San Diego, CA
Owner: Mike Bullard
Captain: Mike Bullard
Charter Rates
Fish Counts
Boat Website
The Pacific Star welcomes you aboard!! We specialize in 1 – 3 day trips fishing our local offshore waters. We run both charter and open party trips from June to November from Seaforth in San Diego. Owned and operated by Mike Bullard, a veteran of 30 years in the Southern California sportfishing industry, and his wife Chris a corporate event producer. The combined sportfishing knowledge and management skills are used to run a tight professional operation. The Pacific Star offers a large spacious salon with seating for 25. Two heads with hot showers are located on the main deck just aft of the salon area. Down below are sleeping accommodations for 35 passengers, these are set up in private and semi private staterooms, with oversized bunks in all quarters. Forced air and air conditioning throughout, clean pillows and blankets are provided on each trip. Staffed by friendly, knowledgeable crew, whose commitment to customer service is second to none. Both the experienced and novice angler will enjoy the friendly atmosphere onboard. Your fish will be handled carefully, individually tagged and stored below deck in our 10 ton chilled water brine fish hold, ensuring your catch remain fresh for the ride home. Our Galley is open on all trips. Charters have several delicious and creative menus to choose from.
· 75' x 22' with spacious aft deck
· 100 scoop bait tank
· 10 ton chilled water/brine fish hold
· Very stable and dry in weather
· Long range furuno scanning sonar
· Navigation programs, GPS driven
· Satellite communications
· USCG certified and outfitted
· Experienced and friendly crew
Mexican fishing permits will be additional on all trips into Mexican waters unless otherwise noted. All vessels are licensed for on sale beer and wine, buy we ask that you do not bring aboard any alcoholic beverages. You may bring other food and drink, but no glass containers or ice chests will be allowed on the boat. Thank you for your cooperation. Also note that all prices are subject to change without notice.
Pacific Star
Charter Rates
Trip Types
Mon - Thu
Sat - Sun
One Day
1.5 Day
Two Day
() Trips based on number of passengers. Each additional passenger will be $125 per day plus food. Meal packages can be added on One Day trips at a rate of $40 per person.
All charters require a 50% deposit.
Photo ID required for all passengers 18 and older.
Bait is included on all trips.
Ice chests, glass containers, and alcoholic beverages are not to be brought aboard the boats.
All prices are subject to change without notice.
Licenses, Fishing Tackle, Food and Beverages, and Fish Filleting are additional on all trips unless otherwise noted.
When fishing in Mexican water, a Mexican fishing permit is required for all passengers regardless of age.
California fishing licenses are required for all anglers 16 years of age and older when fishing California waters.
Possible fuel price increases may require that a fuel surcharge be added at the time of departure.
We reserve the right to substitute boats in the unlikely event a scheduled boat is not available.
Seaforth Sportfishing • 1717 Quivira Road • San Diego • CA • 92109 • (619) 224-3383
Contact Us
Tackle Rental
Site Map
Privacy Policy
Terms and Conditions
Seaforth Sportfishing @2013. All Rights Reserved.
Website Hosting and Design provided by
Fish Counts provided by
All Rights Reserved.


text:
A world championship final of two intriguingly polarised snooker talents looked to have swung – if not decisively, then persuasively – the way of Ronnie O'Sullivan at its halfway point. The solid pre-match favourite in both senses of the word, O'Sullivan sputtered, sparked and occasionally fizzed into a solid but not insurmountable 10-7 lead over the estimable outsider Ali Carter.
A roundhead to O'Sullivan's cavalier, Carter's chances of victory at The Crucible always rested on his ability to ground the renascent Rocket by employing the patient defensive game that had got him to the final. He succeeded up to a point, holding O'Sullivan steady in the opening session before back-to-back frame-winning clearances from the three-time champion hinted at the kind of fluent, fast-twitch break-building that had always seemed likely to swing the match his way.
On a twin-tempo day that resembled at times a car simultaneously accelerating while also trying to slam on the brakes, O'Sullivan managed to rack up two centuries and a 92 in the opening eight frames without ever quite shaking off an opponent of heartening tenacity.
In the first season of Barry Hearn's revamped calendar the presence in the final of O'Sullivan - the player from snooker's recent past who most clearly embodies the aspirations of its pizazz-laden future - was a shot in the arm for the sport's blue riband TV spectacular. O'Sullivan's last appearance in the final here was four years ago against the same opponent and he re-entered The Crucible's spotlit central amphitheatre to a loud roar from a crowd still enthralled by his matadorial presence. It was a cagey opening, though, with the clash of styles most evident in the opening frame, which stretched to almost 12 minutes before either player potted a ball, as Carter dug in from the start.
Despite the tactical contrast there are similarities between these two Essex-born men. Carter, like so many snooker players, has endured his own long, dark night of the soul, in his case a 10-year battle with Crohn's disease that drove him close to retirement. O'Sullivan is, as ever, recovering from simply being Ronnie O'Sullivan, a player of wondrous talent and charm who remains beset by his own diffuse demons. Before the final he once again raised the prospect of retirement and at times during an occasionally scrappy and attritional day's snooker it might have seemed an increasingly appealing prospect.
Carter had frustrated his semi-final opponent, Stephen Maguire, with the pedestrian tempo that bears echoes of his mentor, the uber-grinder Peter Ebdon. In the second round he thoroughly spooked last year's finalist, Judd Trump. Here his attempts to take the heat out of the opening session might have fallen flat: after winning the 30-minute opening frame, O'Sullivan rattled in an almost laughably carefree 117, his 10th ton of the tournament, to take the second and already there was a whiff of a possible rout in the air.
Not so, though: a casual O'Sullivan safety let Carter in to pull one frame back and a determinedly stodgy fourth frame (after 25 minutes neither player had passed 15 points) saw the world No17 begin to assert himself. Three hours into the contest the two finalists were level at 3-3. O'Sullivan, though – newly be-quiffed and still trim in his 37th year – remains an irrepressible talent in the biggest matches. A breathtakingly fine 92 was followed by a superb 141 clearance to end the opening session with a stretch of clear green baize between the two men at 5-3.
A missed red to the centre in the first frame after the break handed Carter the chance to close the gap but O'Sullivan kept pushing: at 7-4 he had a three-frame lead for the first time. Still Carter refused to be shaken off, taking a scrappy and error-strewn 12th frame to keep himself clinging on. O'Sullivan surged again, striking the ball cleanly in between some scrappy play from both men to open up a 9-5 lead that looked, for the first time, like a springboard to a match-winning position. But Carter fought bravely, taking the final frame of the evening session to turn O'Sullivan's potentially decisive lead into a merely handy one going into the final day.


text: With Coley and Moffitt having a great game yesterday, it looks to be some difficult decisions ahead for Kubiak. Will Thompson be healthy enough to play? Same with Adibi. Greenwood definitely has not earned his money. The two youngsters seem to be more active and posess a nose for the football. I really like Moffitt.


text:
Find tickets for Attila in Pontiac here. We have great prices on all Attila tickets in Pontiac.
Looking for Attila tickets in other cities? View all Attila tickets »
Sorry! We couldn't find any events for Attila in Pontiac.
Attila tickets are essential for any theater fan including those fans in Pontiac. TicketNetwork.com has an incredible selection of seats to any theatre event including Attila Pontiac tickets. If you are one of the many Attila fans in Pontiac and want to have a great experience, make sure to purchase your Attila tickets Pontiac today while you still have the chance!


text:
Not Accepting Guests
- Last login about 3 years ago
Join Couchsurfing to see Adam's full profile. It's free!
About Me
have fun, meet people and go travelling!
I love meetng people and seeing the world. I like to be really busy all of the time, and kinda always think sleeping can be done the next month! I think I'm a pretty easy going person. I'm really interested in learning new things, exploring new places and having a nice social drink.
Why I'm on Couchsurfing
I have done loads of hosting and now want to do lots of surfing too. My best experiences have been with people who I have shared a lot on common with so I am really keen to find the right people to host me and the right people to surf on our couch. i.e. copy and paste requests don't really do it for me! come-on no lazyness please hahaha
I now live in Vancouver with a guy who I met when he surfed my couch back in Manchester, which is handy! I have come to the rescue of a friends surfer when their toilet exploded. I have met some great people, and learnt some really cool things from some really cool people.
I love the outdoors, climbing, snow boarding, skiiing, hiking, camping, mountain unicycling(i'll even try and teach you!). I love sitting round a fire with some good people and a few drinks.
- drinking
- traveling
- socializing
- outdoor activities
- hiking
- camping
- surfing
- bungee jumping
- rock climbing
Music, Movies, and Books
pretty open but somthing that will inspire discussion and bring a new level to my thinking.
One Amazing Thing I've Done
one....hmmm! sod that! been burnt by a volcano, swam with crocs, bungee jumped, dived with sharks, licked a nipple, been skinny dipping and seen the moon
Countries I've Visited
Andorra, Austria, Belize, Canada, Czech Republic, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Mexico, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Portugal, South Africa, South Korea, Sweden
Countries I've Lived In
Canada, Spain, United States


text:
Question: Hi, I recently left active duty military service and am trying to decide what to do with my Thrift Savings Plan. I've got about $40k saved in it right now.
When I look at the options for withdrawing, it seems like I'll be paying either 10 or 20 percent penalty fee.
I was thinking about starting a ROTH IRA. Should I take the penalty and roll it over into a ROTH IRA? Or am I better off just letting the money sit in the TSP until I retire? Thanks, Spencer, Humble, TX
Answer: You have a number of good options to think through. And you shouldn't pay a penalty or taxes with them. The one exception on taxes is the Roth option. I'll explain in a moment.
First of all, the Thrift Savings Plan is a really good, low-fee plan. It's hard to beat. You might want to simply leave your retirement savings in the plan.
If you still want to move your savings out of the Thrift Savings Plan you can roll it over into another tax sheltered plan. For instance, if your current employer's savings plan allows it you could transfer the money into your new 401(k). Alternatively, you could roll it over into an IRA. In both cases you don't take the money out. You'll make an institution to institution transfer of the money, preserving its tax-sheltered status. No penalties will be imposed, either.
You could put the money into a Roth-IRA. Since the Thrift Savings Plan was funded with pre-tax dollars and a Roth is funded with after-tax dollars you'll owe taxes on the money your transfer into the Roth. However, when you pull the money out during retirement the gain is free of Uncle Sam's levy. By the way, in most cases it does not make sense to Roth if you have to use your retirement savings money to pay the tax levy. It reduces the amount that can grow, free of tax, in the Roth.
I'm not sure which branch of the military you served in. But the Navy offers a clear brief explanation of your choices.


text:
Forgot your password? Enter the email address you signed up with and we will send you a link to create a new password.
Your password reset has been submitted to the address provided.
Standard character mark
Computer services, namely, creating, hosting and maintaining websites for others
Business in Richmond, VA


text: But the really cool part is that while you're out adventuring, so too are heroes from other clans. You all set out from the same town hub, and you all resurrect from the lifestones in your cottages. You'll see your neighbors running around in the world, doing their own things, hacking aside monsters, and sometimes stealing your kills or beating you to quest goals. Sometimes you'll kill each other because clans don't always get along. They bicker and ally and rattle sabers and exchange trinkets, sometimes with you. There's diplomacy system here like you'd expect to find in an epic strategy game. Hey, Defenders of Virtue, how about I sell you this breastplate I don't need? Yo, Treasure Hunters, how about you and me team up against the Brutal Slayers? Hey, Shining Blades, want to get a trade route going to improve our incomes?


text:
February 12, 2013
Every month, SSW hosts and live streams the Sydney .NET User Group where developers meet to exchange ideas and listen to presentations by local and international industry experts. Topics focus on .NET development, SharePoint, Xamarin, Cordova and general ALM strategies. We also love discussing the latest industry news and exciting new trends.
Sydney .NET User Group & NerdDinner proudly sponsored by Octopus Deploy
2,325 Sydney Scrummers
2,150 Members
1,062 Security Enthusiasts
3,461 Pythonistas
2,357 Analysts
1,858 Mobile App Developers
Or sign up with email
Already a member? Log in.
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
Personal Campaign
Alexander is gathering 10 pledges to
Save The Rights & Benefits Of Our Military And Veterans
At all times what our men and women need to win the fight against our enemies should always be provided to them, and there should never be a decrease in their pay and benefits.......NOT EVER!!!!!! Not anyone in our Government should ever be put before our men and women serving in our military. God Bless them all!!!!!!!! and God Bless America!!!!!!


text:
Lea Gabrielle, FOX News Correspondent and Former U.S. Navy Fighter Pilot
By Devin Tomb
Consider this: You've been working in the military for more than a decade, rising the ranks as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot—even flying in a single-seat, carrier-based "Hornet" aircraft during combat operations, and later deploying with a U.S. Special Operations Team as an intelligence operator in Afghanistan. And you're a woman. And you want to make an even bigger career leap into broadcast journalism. When Lea Gabrielle was in her mid-30s, this was her life—feeling a heavy pull toward the world of reporting, but feeling unsure how to go about it. Flash forward to 2015, and Gabrielle is a FOX news correspondent with a new weekly web series, "The Patriot Report," covering national security. We sat down with Gabrielle to hear how her skills in the military served her work as a reporter, the story she's most proud of (hint: It has to do with Iran), and her advice for fellow journalists and crew members after the tragic shooting in Virginia:
Levo: You were a U.S. Navy fighter pilot and intelligence operator for 12 years before going into broadcast journalism. First of all, thank you for your service. What accomplishments from that time are you most proud of?
Lea Gabrielle: What I was most proud of were actually the people that I served with. I worked with some of the most brilliant, amazing, incredible people who were patriots and really wanted to work for a cause bigger than themselves. I'm also proud of having the opportunity to deploy in combat operations and serve with a Navy SEAL team in Afghanistan.
Speaking of women serving in combat, two women just graduated from the U.S. Army's Ranger School. What does that accomplishment mean to you?
LG: I think it's tremendous. Those two women—no matter what else they do in their lives—have something they should be extraordinarily proud of. As a woman who has served in the military, regardless of whether or not I believe women should or should not actually serve with special forces, I am extremely proud of those two women.
Do you think women should be allowed to serve in special operations?
LG: Combat forces, yes. As you know, I served in combat. Special forces is a different environment. I think the military needs to be given the space away from politics and people who don't really understand the culture of special forces in the military to assess whether or not it's a good idea to have women in special forces. The military will have to look at whether or not women will make special forces stronger. If the answer is no, then they need to take a look at whether or not women may make special forces weaker. If the answer is yes, then women shouldn't be in special forces. But that's a decision the military really needs to be able to make on its own, with the space it needs to make a true, fair decision.
Switching gears, what was it like for you to start a new career after having served in the military for so long?
LG: It was really a big risk, because although I gained skills as an intelligence operator and as a pilot that translated into certain jobs outside the military, I really wanted to make a complete change. I became passionate about journalism while I was serving, but I felt that it was a challenging thing to do, leaving the military mid-career and completely starting over.
Why did you decide on journalism?
LG: I became passionate about journalism for a number of reasons. One was that as a service member serving in combat, I really wanted to understand what was happening with current conflicts and know where we might go next. I also realized that there wasn't much representation in the community of journalism in terms of people who had actually served in our combat boots. With so much reporting about national security, I felt like it was important that the perspective of those who served be brought to journalism. I also really appreciated how in a war that was in many ways very unpopular, the service members were still popular back home. I think that's in large part due to journalists who were willing to put themselves in those environments overseas and bring home the stories of those who were serving.
What resources did you find were most helpful to you during your transition?
LG: The most useful resource to me was the network I developed. People tell you when you're leaving the military that you need to network, and it's so true. You can find people who will help you write your resume, and pull out the experience you have and tailor it to the job you want. You can find people who will help you put together your thoughts to prepare for an interview. You can find people who will help you get in front of the people who can actually offer you jobs, and so networking was absolutely the greatest resource to help me prepare to make my transition.
Was there one person in particular who became a mentor to you, and what did he or she teach you?
LG: I didn't have a formal mentor, but I did have a lot of informal mentors. I'll mention one that I had—a gentleman by the name of Peter Galasinao, who was a more senior naval officer reservist. He was really the first person outside of my family that I told I wanted to become a journalist. I was almost nervous to tell him because it just seemed like a crazy idea, but he believed in me. He was actually the first person to connect me to someone who worked in television journalism, and it was his sister, an Emmy-award winning makeup artist at a local news station in Chicago. That led to me going out and meeting her, and she introduced me to everyone at the news station—from the news director and the other artists, to anchors and reporters. She made everything tangible because she allowed me to see what it was actually like, being in that environment.
I can definitely imagine that being nerve-wracking, telling a senior naval officer that you want to leave the military.
LG: I think the reason telling somebody is a big step is because you know there will be a lot of people who tell you that you're crazy, or that you shouldn't, or that you can't. What I've learned is to very quickly dismiss those ideas. Don't let them cloud your head, because they're just negative thoughts. Seek out the people who are going to be encouraging and positive.
Smart words to live by. At the same time, there are going to be speed bumps and setbacks along the way. What would you say was the hardest part of your transition, and how did you overcome it?
LG: The realization that I was really going to have to start over. While I was in the military, I figured out what my natural skill-sets were, and I realized that a lot applied to journalism. For example, working as an intelligence operator, you do a lot of seeking information, finding sources who can give you information, vetting them, figuring out what is intelligence, or in this world what is news. But when I left the Navy, I sort of had in my head that even though I went back to school to gain even more skills as a journalist, I still believed I could skip a lot of steps and get to a place that was more mid-career level. I was fortunate to be able to do that, but I did have to start at the beginning. My first job was an entry-level position with NBC, and that meant entry-level pay when I had been a mid-career level officer in the Navy. I had to take a big leap of faith, believing that the skills I was going to gain from taking that entry-level job were going to be worth the risk that I was taking by starting over.
What kind of work did you do in that entry-level job?
LG: I did everything from logging—which is basically typing what people are saying during 3-hour congressional hearings—to lugging camera gear all over Washington, and shooting video for the Nightly News at times. I looked for any any opportunity to actually write or report or edit or shoot video, and I also had the opportunity to do some on-air work.
What was your interview like to get into the program? And now that you interview people every day, any words of advice?
LG: When you walk into an interview, you should know what you want them to know about yourself. A lot of people today, when they're looking for a job, think, What jobs are open? I never looked at it that way. I looked at it like, Where do I want to work? And then I used networking to get myself in the room with somebody who was in the position to hire. When I had my first interview for a job in the news business, I got in the room with the Washington Bureau Chief. It was a "Let's sit down and talk—I'd just like to introduce myself" situation, but I went in there and I essentially marketed myself. I said, Hey, this is what I have to offer: I'm a former U.S. Navy fighter pilot and intelligence operator and there's nobody else like me in the news business. I can offer you a lot. And I think that's what people need to think about before they walk into an interview. What makes you unique? What makes you someone who is really going to add value to the job?
Love that. Now that you're at FOX, what would you say has been the most important story that you've worked on so far?
LG: One that I really enjoyed reporting on recently is the Iran Nuclear Deal. Iran and its nuclear program is something that's going to be in the news for a long time, and it's a program that I happen to have spent a lot of time looking at when I was in the intelligence community. I can bring in the perspective of Iran in the larger strategic picture because there's a lot of concerns about the way Iran is developing its influence across that region right now.
In general, what's your advice for people who want to work in broadcast journalism?
LG: First, really understand what it's like to work in broadcast journalism. Get yourself into the environment somehow, whether that means internships, or an entry-level job, or just shadowing people who work in this industry. Things always look different from the outside, and it's really important to know what you're getting into. I also can't stress enough how important it is to enjoy your job and to look forward to coming to work every day. I've had jobs that I didn't like, and I've had jobs that I've really loved, and this is one that I really love. I know that every day I'm going to come in and I'm going to learn something new, grow in my skill-set, and be challenged every single day.
After the tragic shooting in Virginia, what's your advice for field reporters and crew members who might now feel unsafe or scared doing their jobs? What would you want to tell them?
LG: I would say that this is actually very rare, what happened. Including this tragedy, eight journalists have been killed on the job here in the U.S. since 1992. I think that really kind of puts things into perspective. As a local news reporter in San Diego, I found myself inside police lines during active crime scenes. There was also an active shooter scenario where I was inside police lines, so you do find yourself in dangerous situations, but it's important to look at the numbers. Bad things happen in the world. When I was in the military, I knew bad things could happen while I was deployed. I had friends who passed, I had friends who came back not the same and they'll never be the same, so life is about taking some risks, and you just have to make sure you're taking calculated risks.
As a last question, how do you define success?
LG: Being successful is being willing to set goals that you sort of believe are out of your reach, and going after them with everything you've got, knowing that sometimes you're going to fail. And when you do, it's getting up and brushing yourself off and saying, Well, I learned something from that one, and getting right back on track. I think success is setting high goals, that you know are going to be a real challenge, and then doing whatever it takes to get there.
More from Levo:
• Ashley's War Author Gayle Tzemach Lemmon on The True Meaning of a Hero
• These Two Female Soldiers Will Be the First to Graduate from Army Ranger School
• 7 things To Consider When Pursuing A Military Career
Photo: Courtesy of FOX News


text:
The easiest way to discover cruelty-free beauty products without breaking your budget. Each month you'll receive a delivery of 4-7 new products to try, ranging from unique cosmetics to luxurious skincare.
Next box ships by November 23.
Each month we'll send you or your giftee a box of 4-7 new products to try, ranging from unique cosmetics to luxurious skincare.
Next box ships by November 23
Take a peek at our past boxes:Get Your Beauty Box
Here it is straight from the beauty source:
"The face spray smells amazing!" @bunny_s_antler
"they are the best!" @leleloveleigh
"fantastic box!" @kimberlykidman
"everything smells so good" @makeupfoo
"I definitely recommend this service & this company" @paulinaeve
"Can't wait to try everything" @frazeeeye
"I'm impressed"
"First time trying the Box" @makeupfoo
"Best thing I ever invested in" @ameliexjolie
"It's like Christmas every month!" @veganhippie13
"Love the beauty box" @wanderindragons
"So many interesting goodies" @veganizedlife
*Canadian and International boxes may have substituted items due to shipping constraints.


text:
Weaker rupee lowered farmers' demand for potash in 2012, how about 2013?
Interested in AGU? Don't miss the next report.
Receive e-mail alerts for new research on AGU
Deteriorating economic fundamentals cause rupee to weaken
Since May of 2011, the Indian rupee has followed an upward trend, rising from 45 rupees to 54 rupees a dollar. The uptrend reflects a depreciating, or weaker, rupee, which was driven by high inflation, high fiscal deficit and deteriorating economic fundamentals. As the country's prospects fell, foreign investors pulled money out of the country, lowering the demand for rupee. When demand for rupee falls, rupees will become cheaper compare to the U.S. dollar, which means one U.S. dollar can be exchanged for more rupees.
Potash most negatively affected
Because India imports all of its potash use, potash suppliers were most negatively affected.1 Unlike nitrogenous based fertilizers, farmers can also forgo application of potash fertilizers from time to time because they are not directly involved with plant growth, which gave them an additional incentive to purchase less potash. During the 12 months ending this April, imports for Muriate of Potash (MOP) fell 39% year-over-year, totaling just 2.4 million tonnes, which is down almost 50% compared to the seven-year Olympic average.2
Effects on potash companies and agribusiness ETF
In 2012, weaker demand from India negatively impacted potash suppliers, such as Potash Corp. (POT), Mosaic Co. (MOS), and Agrium Inc. (AGU). The VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO) was also negatively affected, but not as much since the ETF invests in every stage of the agriculture industry. While farmers cannot forgo use of potash for a long period as it damages the soil causing recovery to become much more costly, the government's recent action to further cut subsidies for potash will limit revenue growth for the companies mentioned above this year (see India's subsidy cut for potash dampens optimism for demand recovery in 2013 for more info).
Plus, although the country's most widely followed wholesales inflation has fallen, inflation rates for consumer goods remains high, which may restrict the central bank's ability to lower interest rates to stimulate economic growth. If poor economic growth and high inflation persists, the rupee may depreciate even further based on the basic economic principal of purchasing power parity.


text:
Narendra Modi: Mere paas youth hai!
Why is Union Finance Minister P Chidambaram worried?
Who has the sharpest eye in the Congress?
How is the Union law minister tackling the turmoil in his ministry?
Catch up on all the gossip from Delhi, in this week's Dilli Gupshup.
The man may not say it himself, but it is increasingly clear that the chief minister of Gujarat has national aspirations.
Canny political animal that he is, Narendra Modi knows the way to the national capital is though the hearts and minds of the youth.
After a super-successful session at Delhi University -- the enthusiasm of the students, many of whom will be first-time voters in the forthcoming elections, was unmistakable -- Modi is looking forward to a similar session at the Jawaharlal Nehru University in March.
The fact that Modi's particular brand of charisma holds such appeal to the youth has two of India's biggest political parties worried.
The Congress clearly has cause for concern -- they can only counter Modi with a Rahul Gandhi, who is not as flamboyant as the Gujarat leader.
As for the Bharatiya Janata Party, there are many there who would be happy to see Modi remain a big fish in a small pond; they know that, once he has a national role, he will be much more difficult to counter.
The Modi juggernaut, however, moves on. The self-styled Gujarat nu sher will contest in the next national election and, with these preparatory steps, his think-tank is honing its strategy of projecting him as a youth icon.
This entire strategy even has a name! It's titled 'Maker of Gujarat -- need of the nation.'
Prior to Modi's address, senior journalist Swapan Dasgupta -- who often speaks in support of the BJP -- has been roped in to interact with select JNU students at Shipra hostel.
Please click on NEXT to find out about the shockwave that rocked the Congress...
Image: Narendra Modi believes the youth will take him to Delhi.
Photographs: Sondeep Shankar/Rediff.com
The Shinde shockwave!
Post the Afzal Guru execution, one politician has seen his star ascend, sending a series of shockwaves through the Congress.
The canny politician who has managed this is Union Home Minister Sushil Kumar Shinde who, until last week, was in the doghouse due to his various goof-ups.
Supporters of Finance Minister P Chidambaram are said to be particularly alarmed; they can't help wonder how Shinde has suddenly transformed into an astute politician. An informal probe was conducted apparently revealed Shinde's proximity to AICC General Secretary Digvijaya Singh.
Consequently, the Chidambaram camp has started gearing up for the challenge posed by the Shinde-Digvijaya team to the finance minister's ambitions.
Please click on NEXT to find out who has the sharpest eye in the Congress...
Image: Sushil Kumar Shinde has Chidambaram worried!
Photographs: B Mathur/Reuters (Sushil Kumar Shinde); Punit Paranjpe/Reuters (P Chidambaram)
Sonia Gandhi's eagle eye!
When it comes to keeping an eye on even the most minuscule of details, Congress President Sonia Gandhi apparently scores head and shoulders over everyone else.
At a recent function hosted by the Union ministry for rural development, the United Progressive Alliance chairperson was handed a prepared speech.
As she glanced over it, she noticed that a couple of names were missing. What could have made the matter embarrassing was the fact the names belonged to the ministry's ministers of state Pradeep Jain 'Aditya' and Lalchand Kataria, both of whom were on the dais with her.
She added their names, along with the name of ministry secretary S Vijay Kumar, and thanked them for making the NREGA scheme a success.
Since then, rural development ministry officials have been trying to puzzle out how -- and why! -- these names were left out in the first place.
Please click on NEXT to find out what Union Law Minister Ashwani Kumar is up to...
Image: Sonia Gandhi is a stickler for detail.
Photographs: Punit Paranjpe/Reuters
The ailing law ministry
The Union law ministry is witnessing a lot of turbulence these days.
Resignations of senior law officers, disquiet, backbiting and selective leaks have put Minister Ashwani Kumar under immense pressure.
Kumar is now on the lookout for new law officers and one of the short-listed nominees is known to be close to the Gandhi son-in-law, Robert Vadra.
Though the law minister is being advised caution, Kumar does not like losing any opportunity to flaunt his proximity to both Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and 10, Janpath.
Will caution or pride prevail? Your guess is good as ours!
Image: Law Minister Ashwani Kumar likes flaunting his proximity to both the prime minister and the Gandhi family.
Photographs: Mohammed Jaffer/SnapsIndia


text: Careers in Sociology Many of our sociology graduates are pursuing graduate degrees in sociology, social work, or related fields within human services. A few of the schools our graduates have attended (or are currently attending ) include: St. Louis University, University of Maryland, Illinois State University, University of Illinois at Springfield, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, and the University of Chicago. Our Sociology Department graduates have accepted jobs as case managers, early intervention service coordinators, school social workers, probation officers, and parole officers. They are employed by organizations such as Metropolitan Family Services, Youth Services Bureau, Department of Children and Family Services, Catholic Charities, and the State Department of Corrections, and the U.S. Marshals Service. Links: Career Services at Illinois College Careers in Sociology (individual career path options and explanations) Famous Sociologists


text:
Former Temecula Valley High basketball player Matt Rosser has taken his talents to southeastern Asia.
Rosser, who played at Cal Poly Pomona from 2008-12, recently joined the Philippines' national team as a point guard. Also known as the "Smart Gilas," the national team practices in San Juan, a city in the metropolitan area of Manila.
Rosser was born in the Philippines and his mother, Gina, is a native of the country.
As a member of the national team, Rosser will get an opportunity to compete on the international stage in tournaments such as the 2013 FIBA-Asia championships, which serves as a three-team qualifier for the 2014 FIBA World Cup.
During his 2007-08 senior season at Temecula Valley, Rosser was named an all-Southwestern League selection after averaging 18 points and 10 rebounds.
The 6-foot-5 guard averaged 7.8 points per contest in 27 games played for Cal Poly Pomona as a senior in 2011-12. Rosser made 22 starts for the 2009-10 Broncos team that captured the NCAA Division II championship.
Rosser's younger brother Brandon averaged 14.5 points per game as a junior at Temecula Valley in 2011-12.


text:
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Nori Aoki's three hits were one more than the rest of his Kansas City Royals teammates generated against C.J. Wilson and the Los Angeles Angels' bullpen.
The Royals loaded the bases in the first inning after Alex Gordon's RBI single, but Lorenzo Cain took a third strike from Wilson — making him 0 for 4 in those situations and the Royals 6 for 27 with the bags full. Kansas City got only one more runner as far as third base and lost 6-1 Friday night.
"You're not going to score many runs when you get five hits on the night, and three are from one guy," manager Ned Yost said. "There was not a lot going on offensively. You do capitalize when you're going good. You don't when you're not."
The Royals were trailing 3-1 in the fifth when Aoki led off with a double. He tried to tag up on Eric Hosmer's one-out flyball to center field and was thrown out at third base as Mike Trout threw a seed to David Freese on the fly.
"That's not a good chance he took right there," Yost said. "You never want to make the third out. We had Billy (Butler) coming up. Trout has a 70 arm — and when he catches the ball, you don't challenge in that situation."
Danny Duffy (2-4) gave up five runs and nine hits over six innings in his fourth start since he began filling in for Bruce Chen, who has a sore back. The 25-year-old left-hander was coming off a 1-0 victory against Baltimore in which he retired his first 20 batters.
Trout and Chris Iannetta hit solo homers against Duffy, ending a streak of 67 2-3 innings since April 16, 2012, in which he hadn't allowed one — the longest streak among active pitchers.
"They're a good hitting team and they came out hacking early," Duffy said. "I probably could have mixed it up a little better, but I got lazy on a couple of off-speed pitches and I paid the price. I know I can do a lot better than that. I made some good pitches tonight. But when I didn't, they capitalized. A loss always hurts, but you have to hold yourself accountable."
The demotion of Royals third baseman Mike Moustakas to Triple-A Omaha on Thursday prevented him from returning to the site of his major league debut and first big league home run in June 2011. Moustakas, the second overall pick in the 2007 draft, was born in Los Angeles and played his high school ball in Chattsworth.
"Mike Moustakas is a terrific talent, and he's going to play in the major leagues for a long time," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said. "But sometimes you have to make some adjustment, and you have to find it again. It's a tough decision for their organization and tough for Mike, but sometimes you have to take a half-step backward to put your career forward."
Trout, who sat out his first game of the season on Wednesday because of a sore left hamstring, extended the Angels' lead to 3-1 with his ninth home run leading off the third. They added two more in the sixth on Eric Aybar's RBI single and a run-scoring double by Grant Green.
Iannetta hit his fourth homer of the season with one out in the second and No. 9 hitter Collin Cowgill hit a two-out RBI single, giving Los Angeles a 2-1 edge. Cain, the Royals' center fielder, robbed David Freese of a three-run homer in the seventh before C.J. Cron followed with an RBI single to make it 6-1.
Wilson (6-3) allowed a run and four hits, struck out three and walked four. The left-hander also hit two batters, including Aoki with his 105th and final pitch.
"I just threw the ball as hard as I could. Sometimes when the throw as hard as you can, it's never accurate," Wilson said.
Wilson, coming off a 127-pitch shutout against Tampa Bay last Saturday, threw fewer than 111 pitches for the first time in 10 starts this season.
Sean Burnett retired Hosmer on a grounder to second base for the final out of the seventh, after Kevin Jepsen relieved Wilson and struck out Alcides Escobar. It was Burnett's first appearance on a major league mound since May 26, 2013, after undergoing surgery on Aug. 7 to repair a torn flexor tendon in his left elbow.
The Angels won for the 11th time in 14 games and are a season-best seven games over .500.
NOTES: Duffy recorded his 12th pickoff since the start of the 2011 season when he caught Freese leaning too far off first base in the third. ... Royals 2B Omar Infante, who hasn't played since May 6 because of irritation in a disk in his lower back, began a rehab assignment with Omaha. ... Kansas City OF Justin Maxwell cleared waivers and accepted his outright assignment to Triple-A, seven days after he was designated for assignment. ... Royals C Salvador Perez missed his third straight game because of a sore right hand.


text:
Balance Transfers
It's easy to transfer your higher-rate balances to an MSUFCU Visa Credit Card! MSUFCU does not charge a balance transfer fee, and you're sure to enjoy one low monthly payment and our 24/7 repayment options via ComputerLine, the MSUFCU Mobile App, MoneyLine, and Green on the Go ® mobile banking.
Just contact us online or at 517-333-2424 or 800-678-4968, and we'll send an electronic payment or check to pay off your high-rate credit cards today.
|How Much Could You Save?
|If the current interest rate on your credit card elsewhere is 16.9%, you could save over $1,600 in interest alone on a $2,500 balance by transferring it to an MSUFCU Platinum Visa with our lowest available rate!1
PLUS, there's no fee from MSUFCU to transfer your balances!2
Calculate your potential savings!
1 Calculation is based on a minimum payment of 2% of the outstanding balance paid monthly over five years on a balance of $2,500 with an 8.9%APR. Actual rate will be determined by a member's credit score.
2A balance transfer is considered a cash advance. Interest will begin accruing the day of the transfer.