text: Not sure what my employment status will be by then, but if available, count me in! I can help with set up, clean up and everything inbetween! I KNOW Elizabeth will want to come and bring her massage equipment as well. Neil --- Denis Dodson <coocoo@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > I'm all atwitter about the idea of a 4th of July > show and campout here, just like Paul's. Does > anybody have a conflict for that weekend? The 4th is > on a Tuesday, so I would think that would make a 5 > day weekend for most people. Will any of you want to > make the trip then? > > Dan and Kat were here last year. The summer is not > nearly as hot then as in August. > > We could have the show at the store/restaurant up on > the road and the campout at my house. > > You guys will all be part of it, so... > > __________________________________ Yahoo! FareChase: Search multiple travel sites in one click. http://farechase.yahoo.com


text:
A Milestone in a Child's Education
|A parent who brings his child to the milestones in his life seeks a straight path. He does not want to grope or search for what could be right. Instead, he wants to take his child by the hand and lead him down a well-paved road.
This is the advantage of following the guidance of our Jewish tradition. There is ample room for creativity and personal expression, but there are clear guidelines and directives. A parent takes his child on the path which our people have tread for thousands of years.
The first steps the child takes down this path are very significant. In that vein, the age of three marks a turning point. Until this age, the child was a baby to whom everything was given. From this time onward, he is considered as a developing youngster who responds and takes an active role in his process of education.
The letter the Rebbe would send parents in connection with the Upsherinish of their children.
upshernish I am invited to the upsehrinish of my rabbii's son and I was wondering what type of gift should I bring them.
candles girls celebrate becoming 3 by lighting their first shabbat candle.
what about girls?
how do we acknowledge/celebrate when girls reach this important time?
does she like hebrew letters in honey? have a haircut?
why not?
- The Basics of the Upsherin
- What to Expect at an Upshernish
- A Jewish Boy's First Haircut
- The Defining Haircut
- How to Create a Fabulous Upsherenish Party
- Kabbalistic Hair Styles
- 4:49The Deed: The Upsherin
- The Rebbe Participating in Children's Upsherins
- 48:08The Meaning of Upsherenish
- Can I Cut My Son's Hair Before Age Three?

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This text is part of:
Search the Perseus Catalog for:
Table of Contents:
Against Timarchus
Now when in the course of his speech he declared that the Areopagus disapproved the proposition of Timarchus, and said, "You must not be surprised, fellow citizens, if Timarchus is better acquainted than the Senate of the Areopagus with this lonely spot and the region of the Pnyx," then you applauded and said Autolycus was right, for Timarchus was indeed acquainted with it.1
1 Evidently the region was a disreputable one, and the houses known as cheap places of ill repute.
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 United States License.
An XML version of this text is available for download, with the additional restriction that you offer Perseus any modifications you make. Perseus provides credit for all accepted changes, storing new additions in a versioning system.


text:
Thu 19th Jan 2012 7:00ammalpaisurfcam's Playa Santa Teresa Surf Report
Still taken from the morning video session, watch it @ www.malpaisurfcam.com This morning at 7 am waves were waist to chest high with few bigger sets. Off shore wind and sunny clear skies. Seem bigger than yesterday, super fun most of the morning.
View the Playa Santa Teresa Surf Report and Forecast. malpaisurfcam's Reports have received a total of 423807 views.
This report has received 397 views since 19/1/12.


text:
After learning that his ex-wife Brooke Mueller was entering rehab this week, Charlie Sheen immediately moved in to gain sole custody of their twins, Bob and Max. Charlie is going to court today to change the custody agreement between he and Brooke to not only get custody of the children, but to cut off child support he's paying to Brooke.
Charlie is asking the judge to change the agreement to give him full custody of his twins and also to terminate the $55,000 month in child support he gives her.
He's also taking it one step further and is asking permission to take his twins on his comedy 'Torpedo' tour across the country. All of this because Mueller was seen in video at a pawn shop trying to pawn a stereo and a man's watch in order to buy drugs. After the video surfaced, Mueller was asked to take a drug test, but refused, even though it's part of her custody agreement to submit to random drug tests.
The story takes an even weirder turn when Sheen's ex-ex-wife, Denise Richards, offered to take informal custody of the twins and take care of them until things stabilized.
Follow more Charlie Sheen news HERE.


text:
Badminton player Magee makes her mark against Korea's best
A tiny Donegal teenager, who pumps herself up beforehand by blasting dance music through her headphones, bowed out of her first Olympics yesterday.
But not before the little Irish pocket-rocket had won over local badminton afficionados, and certainly marked herself out as 'one to watch for London 2012'.
Leaving a tearful Estonian, who was ranked nearly 30 places higher, in her wake in the first round, Chloe Magee (19) lost to Korea's Jaey Youn Jun in badminton's last 32 yesterday in two sets (21-12, 21-14).
But that was no disgrace.
Jun is currently ranked 11th in the world, and should be even higher as she is coming back from knee surgery.
Magee's ranking? 74th!
Yet the relatively inexperienced 5'5" teen star showed she's a fabulously feisty bit of stuff who looks set to make her mark in future years as she amasses even more top-class experience.
She had never played Korea's No 1 before but pushed her relentlessly for 28 minutes.
One rally had 31 strokes and the average had 12. Even at the end of the second set Magee refused to give in and saved the first match point.
She wasn't a bit fazed; not by the 7,500 arena, not by a superstar ranked 63 places higher than her, not even by the fact that none of her parents or seven siblings were there, with health problems unfortunately stopping her Dad, Sammy -- 'Mr Badminton' back in Raphoe -- from making the trip.
Only boyfriend Brendan Hennessy could make it, but that didn't matter because the locals took her to their hearts.
To them, a little Irish girl scoring at all off an Asian at badminton was like a Chinese guy hooking Henry Shefflin in the All-Ireland, and they just loved her gutsy, never-say-die attitude.
After finishing her Leaving Cert, and aged only 17, it was Magee's gutsy competitive streak that convinced her to go to Sweden to train full-time two years ago, because, she explained pragmatically "no one in Ireland was able to beat me."
It was a big wrench, she admitted yesterday.
"I hated it at first, almost gave up in the first six months with the full-time training, especially the running -- I hate running!" she said, despite her contradictory speed around the court to return seemingly irretrievable drop-shots.
Trailing by just four points (11-15) in the first set she dropped four points in-a-row to lose it 21-12 and, trailing by just 5-7 in the second, then conceded six consecutive points from which it was impossible to recover.
But delighted coach, Jim Laugeson, a former doubles star for Europe's top badminton nation Denmark, was thrilled with the youngster who has recently come under his charge.
"She played even better than she did on Saturday," he enthused. "Her positioning, shot selection and decision-making on court were very good.
"Obviously she still needs a lot of technical work, on her footwork particularly, but if she gets these things right Chloe has a very big future.
"Mentally she is very strong," he said. "She likes it when she is up against it, when she is involved in decisive moments, and you have to like being under pressure at this level."
For the bubbly teenager herself, her two-game Olympic debut was an invaluable experience. "I'd say 3,000 was probably the biggest crowd I had ever played in front of, so this would be good for me if I do go to London," she said.
She is now moving to Denmark to train under Laugeson, who already coaches Ireland's top male player, Dubliner Scott Evans, who went out in the first round on Saturday, losing narrowly to Germany's Marc Zwiebler 19-21 in the third set.
"I have loads to improve on and I will take away a lot from this is," Magee said. "The fitness is the main thing. The court here was very slow, so that means you can have lots of rallies without winning points."
It was a pretty big step-up because she was an Asian. Between Korea, China, Malaysia and Indonesia, they have all the best badminton players in the world. To try and compete with her was just so tough, but a good experience.
"But I am young enough that, if I wanted to, I'd have two more Olympics in me," she said cheerfully, and with good reason.
Belfast Telegraph


text:
I have to admit, I don't have very high hopes for the upcoming videogame to movie adaptation of "Hitman". I don't know, but the trailers just don't do it for me. They look cool enough, in a sort of mindless, generic action movie sort of way, but I just don't think it's going to be anything special. Well, it looks like it's just going to get less special, with rumors that the film's original director, Frenchman Xavier Gens, has been pulled from the film after FOX got a look at his, apparently, very violent cut of the movie. In his place, FOX has placed Nicolas De Toth to re-cut the film and deliver a less gory/bloody edit. Toth is no stranger to trying to "cleaning up" movies — he was hired to do the same thing to the recent "Die Hard" sequel "Live Free or Die Hard".
After being hired to shoot an adaptation of the ultra-violent video game Gens took Asian action films such as The Killer and A Bittersweet Life as his starting point and turned in an explicitly violent, very bloody cut of the film that apparently included a number of head shots and extreme gore moments that would have guaranteed the film a hard R rating. Which really shouldn't have been any sort of surprise if the studio execs had been paying any attention at all – it's not like they wouldn't have seen the dailies or effects work ahead of time – but apparently after seeing Gens' cut of the film the studio removed him from the project and placed Nicolas De Toth in control of a new edit of the film.
Oh well. A not-all-that-great looking movie has just gotten even less appealing to me. Sorry, Hitman fans.
The hit goes down November 21st, 2007.


text: Information Sessions UTPB is on the road! We invite you to join us in the following cities to learn more about UTPB. Representatives from the Admission Office will cover just about everything, including the following: Admission Requirements Scholarship Opportunities Information about Odessa/Midland Academic Options/Majors What's Next for High School Juniors How to Apply to UTPB Housing Options What's Next for Newly Admitted Students Athletic/Extracurricular Options Door Prizes and Drawings for $500 Scholarships Sign-up for the Information Session in your area. If we are not scheduled to visit your city, we encourage you to learn more about UTPB by visiting the campus. Register and attend one of our Falcon Day events or schedule an individual campus tour. Either way, we look forward to seeing soon! New Dates, Times and Locations of the Information Sessions are being established. Stay Tuned! El Paso Area Houston Area Austin Area San Antonio Area Dallas Area Information Session Registration Form (below) Please select the Information Session you would like to attend Please select ... El Paso Area - Thurs, February 20, 2014 Houston Area - Thurs, February 20, 2014 Austin Area - Mon., February 24, 2014 San Antonio Area - Tues, February 25, 2014 Dallas Area - Thurs, February 27, 2014 Name Click to add (?) Street Address Click to add (?) City Click to add (?) State Click to add (?) Zip Click to add (?) Phone Click to add (?) Email Click to add (?) Grade Level Please select ... High School Senior High School Junior High School Sophomore High School Freshman College Transfer School Currently Attending Click to add (?) Number of People Attending Please select ... 1 2 3 4 5 6 Your Choice of Major Click to add (?)


text:
During World War II when blood supplies were running low, doctors discovered that the liquid inside young coconuts can be used as a substitute for blood plasma. India's National Newspaper, Monday, Nov 24, 2003 states:
"It (coconut juice) is also considered a close substitute for blood plasma since it is sterile, cool, easily absorbed by the body and does not destroy red blood cells. To quote Morton Satin, Chief of Food and Agricultural Organisation's Agricultural Industries and Post Harvest Management Service: "It is a natural isotonic beverage with the same level of electrolytic balance as we have in our blood. It is the fluid of life, so to speak."
The Hindu : Tender coconut reigns
Isotonic - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Coconuts Can Save Your Life- Interesting Coconut Information


text:
The support demonstrated by so many for the U.S. sisters following the Vatican announcement that it was "reforming" the Leadership Conference of Women Religious is both challenging and humbling. I especially want to thank all of you for your comments on this blog and your personal notes to the Benedictine Sisters of Erie and Monasteries of the Heart.
To keep you abreast of the story as it unfolds, we have designated a section of the MOH home page to this issue, "In Solidarity with Women Religious." It will provide links to media, groups and individuals that you might find helpful. For example, Joan Chittister is interviewed in the Sunday New York Times http://www.nytimes.com/2012/04/29/opinion/sunday/kristof-we-are-all-nuns...
In the meantime let us memorize this story and may it kindle in us holy creativity:
A snake in the village had bitten so many people that few dared go into the fields. Such was the Teacher's holiness that she was said to have tamed the snake and persuaded it to practice the discipline of non-violence.
It did not take long for the villagers to discover the snake had become harmless. They took to hurling stones at it and dragging it about by its tail.
The badly battered snake crawled into the Teacher's house one night to complain. Said the Teacher, "Friend, you've stopped frightening people—that's bad!"
"But it was you who taught me to practice the discipline of non-violence!"
"I told you to stop hurting—not to stop hissing!"
Point: authentic nonviolence does not harm, but it does know when to hiss. It hisses loud and long at every system and structure that trod the weak and powerless underfoot. It hisses so strongly and with such persistence that governments topple and dictatorships dissolve.
When the Filipino people—armed with rosary beads—toppled the Marcos government by kneeling in front of tanks, that was a hiss.
When tens of thousands of students poured into Tiananmen Square bearing this placard: "Although you trod a thousand underfoot, I shall be the one-thousand and first"—that was a hiss.
When Theresa Kane stood before Pope John Paul II at the National Shrine in Washington, D.C., in 1979 and called for inclusion of women in all the ministries of the church, that was a hiss.
Nonviolence, then, can never be equated with passivity, it is the essence of courage, creativity and action. Nonviolence does, however, require patience: a passionate commitment to seek justice and truth no matter the cost.
Let us pray, then: "God give us an urgent patience, God give us a "wild patience," God give us a "revolutionary patience." And most of all, God, enlighten us with imaginative way to HISSSSSSSSSSSS.


text: Hi Pearu, On Mon, 1 Mar 2004, Pearu Peterson wrote: [...] > I have fixed this issue in CVS using different and I think more robust > approach: `import scipy_base` will redefine help.__class__.__call__ method > to support ppimport'ed modules. Now `help` works as expected for all > of the following usage cases: > > help(scipy.linalg) > help("scipy.linalg") > exec 'help("scipy.linalg")' > etc > > I have tested this on Python 2.3.3 only though. Great - _many_ thanks for the fix! Both >>> import scipy >>> help("scipy.xplt") and In [1]: import scipy In [2]: help("scipy.xplt") also work for me (I am also 2.3.3 as well). There seems to be one case where I still see the module loader when requesting help: Python 2.3.3 (#1, Feb 3 2004, 22:05:11) [GCC 3.2] on linux2 Type "help", "copyright", "credits" or "license" for more information. >>> help("scipy.linalg") I.e., no `import scipy` (or similar) has been done before. I am not sure how important this case is (eg. for doc-extracting tools ?). Concerning ipython: - for the help itself it seems to work - for TAB completion one (sometimes) has to press TAB twice, for example: In [1]: import scipy In [2]: scipy.xplt. # pressing TAB here gives: scipy.xplt.__class__ scipy.xplt.__name__ scipy.xplt.__doc__ scipy.xplt.__repr__ scipy.xplt.__file__ scipy.xplt.__setattr__ scipy.xplt.__getattr__ scipy.xplt.__str__ scipy.xplt.__init__ scipy.xplt._ppimport_importer scipy.xplt.__module__ scipy.xplt.test In [2]: scipy.xplt. # pressing TAB here then gives the # full list (omitted here ;-) I am not sure what to do here. Anyway, this is only here for completeness and should better be discussed on the ipython mailing list (I know, Fernando, you are super-busy right now, so we will try to have a quick look at that tomorrow). Best, Arnd


text:
Jay Barrett, KDLL, Kenai
Crew Assesses Inside of Kulluk Rig
A five-person assessment team spent about three hours aboard the grounded Shell drilling rig Kulluk yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon. Weather conditions around Sitkalidak Island improved enough that a Coast Guard helicopter was able to lower the men and an emergency towing package by hoist to the deck of the rig.
No Fuel Spill Reported at Site of Kulluk Grounding
As of early this morning the grounded Shell Exploration drilling rig Kulluk is reported as remaining stable with no oil spill pollution observed. That word from the Unified Command office at 6:50 this morning. It echoes the latest situation reports from the Command, made up of industry, state, federal and local agencies. The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation's situation report concurs.
Tug Towing Drilling Rig Having Engine Problems
Problems continue for Shell Oil's mobile drilling rigs in Alaska waters. The tug towing the Kulluk, which left Dutch Harbor last Friday, is having engine trouble in 20-foot seas about 50 miles south of Kodiak Island.
Katmai Ash Whipped Up By Strong Winds
There was volcanic ash in the air over the Shelikof Straight and parts of Kodiak Island yesterday. While the Alaska Volcano Observatory showed all was normal, it turned out that a volcano had erupted, though it wasn't yesterday – it was almost exactly 100 years ago.
Five Accused of Embezzling $500,000 from Trident in Kodiak
Five people have been indicted on charges of embezzling almost a half-million dollars from the Trident Seafoods plant in Kodiak. U.S. Attorney Aunnie Steward says the nearly $500,000 discrepancy was discovered some time after bookkeeper Isa Wolfe was fired two years ago.
900 EVOS Plaintiffs Still Owed $1 Million
There is about $1-million dollars sitting in a trust account waiting for its owners to claim it. You might be one of them. The Exxon Qualified Settlement Fund is looking for about 900 people who still have money owed to them from the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill settlement. Dave Oesting is the court appointed lead council for the plaintiffs in the case. He says there is just one more push to find the claimants.
Unification Church Leader Had Strong Ties To Kodiak
The founder and leader of the Unification Church died Monday in South Korea at the age of 92. The Reverend Sun Myung Moon had a home here, which he would visit often. Chris Fiala is the husband of the church's Kodiak pastor. He said Reverend Moon felt Kodiak was a special place.
One Dead, One Missing, Two Safe After FV Advantage Sinks
The Coast Guard has been searching all night for one crew member still missing after a fishing boat sank south of Kodiak. An automated distress signal from the 58-foot Advantage was picked up just after midnight 50 miles southeast of Kodiak city. Three crewmen were rescued and are being treated for hypothermia.
Coast Guard Catches Up To Illegal Fishing Vessel Across The Pacific
The high-seas driftnetter the U.S. Coast Guard chased across the North Pacific Ocean has been turned over to Chinese Fishery Law Enforcement.
Pitbull's Kodiak Appearance Likely Before End Of Month
Walmart has made it official – Kodiak has won a visit from Miami singer Pitbull, and he may be coming here in less than two weeks.
Stretch Kick Propels Dunbar to 5K Finals
A Kodiak runner is one step – make that five kilometers – away from the Olympic Games in London this summer. Trevor Dunbar, a three-time All-American sophomore at the University of Oregon took third in his 5-K heat at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials last night in Eugene.
USAV Monterrey Towed To Seward
The U.S. Army vessel Monterrey left Kodiak for Seward yesterday. Army Reserve Major Annemarie Daneker says the 174-foot landing craft is now under the supervision of the Naval Sea Systems Command, and all but two of the Monterrey's crew have flown home.
Dunbar Going For Gold In Eugene
A Kodiak High School alum will be vying for a spot on the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Team tonight. Trevor Dunbar, an all-American sophomore at the University of Oregon, will compete in the 5,000 meter preliminary this evening.
There's No Free Beer After All
Perhaps it was too good to be true. Or perhaps the state frowns on this sort of thing. Whatever the case, the free beer promotion on Era Alaskaflights has been modified, and no longer includes free beer. Under the old promotion the first sample of Denali Brewing Company's "Single Engine Red," was free, but each additional 6-ounce glass cost $3. The new promotion charges a dollar for the first one and each additional glass.
FV Scandia Goes Down – Dog Left Aboard Rescued
The fishing vessel that partially sunk Sunday afternoon in the Shelikof Strait has gone to the bottom. A Coast Guard spokesman in Kodiak reports the Scandia went down in Uyak Bay about 1:47 this morning as it was being towed by the Good Samaritan vessel Hazel Lorraine.
Grounded Landing Craft near Kodiak will Float Soon
The U.S. Army Reserve is preparing to move the landing craft Monterrey, which has spent all week aground near Kodiak. The vessel struck a rock and started taking on water late last week. It...
DEC: No Harm to Wildlife Seen in Wake of Monterrey Spill
The Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation has revised downward the amount of diesel fuel spilled from the U.S. Army Reserve landing craft Monterrey, which was intentionally grounded late Friday night after hitting a charted rock, just off shore of downtown Kodiak.
NPFMC Reduced Halibut Bycatch Nearly 700,000 Pounds
The North Pacific Fishery Management Council voted Friday to reduce halibut bycatch in the Gulf of Alaska by 15 percent, the maximum amount under consideration during its meeting here in Kodiak. The cuts to the trawl and longline fleets will be phased in over three years. The reduction passed on a 10-1 vote, with Dave Benson of Washington State dissenting.
15,000 Gallons of Fuel Leak from Army Reserve Vessel
Oil spill specialists from the U.S. Coast Guard, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, U.S. Army and Alaska Chadux Corporation worked all weekend to contain and clean up an estimated 15,000 gallons of diesel fuel that spilled from a U.S. Army Reserve landing craft that hit Humpback Rock just offshore of Kodiak City late Friday night.
Police ID Body Found in Near Island Channel
The body of a 64-year-old Kodiak man was found just outside the mouth of Saint Herman Harbor late this (Friday) morning. Kodiak Police Chief T.C. Kamai said the body didn't appear to have been in the water very long.


text:
President Barack Obama will travel to Poland in May, his first trip there as president.
Obama's visit will be part of a larger European trip May 23-28 that includes a state visit to Britain, an economic summit in France and a stop in Ireland.
Obama had planned to go to Poland last year to attend the funeral of Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his wife, Maria, who were killed in a plane crash. However, the trip was canceled due to safety concerns over a massive volcanic ash cloud over much of Europe.
Obama is currently traveling in Latin America, his first foreign trip of the year.


text:
The Invisible Line
Quick Facts
Representing galleries
The Invisible Line
contemporary, East London Galleries, figurative, sculpture, mixed-media, installation, video-art, conceptual, pop, landscape, surrealism, modern, traditional, photography, digital, exhibition/performance
The Invisible Line (TIL) is a gallery committed to good art. Defining what is good, what is art, is subjective, polarizing and perhaps foolish. And that is why it's so compelling and wonderful to challenge and explore these definitions with the artists and our audience. We have evolved as a creative space to a more curative one, working with international artists as well as local talent. TIL is constantly trying new things, as all white walls and open floors should: we have film screenings, clothing shows, conferences and more, and no art is too big or too small for us to show.


text:
A federal court in Delaware will hear two cases regarding whether two bankrupt sub-prime mortgage lenders can destroy thousands of boxes of original loan documents. The documents are expensive to store, and lenders say they contain outdated information pertaining to old mortgages. In at least one of the cases, U.S. attorneys are arguing that the government may need some of these documents to prove whether banks have the right to foreclose on certain properties.
The Department of Transportation is asking U.S. automakers to help curb distracted driving. Officials say automakers are encouraging drivers to use cellphones on the road by adding features such as car-phone synchronization and voice-to-text capability. But asking car makers to drop these features -- which attract new buyers -- will be a tough sell.
Can you can stomach eating heart, liver and lungs? Tomorrow is Robert Burns Night in Scotland -- a holiday traditionally celebrated by eating haggis: a baked delicacy made with lamb and beef hearts, lungs, and livers, as well as oatmeal, onions and spices. It is illegal to import the dish to the U.S., but Jo MacSween, of MacSween Haggis, says she hopes to change that: "There's a huge number of American consumers that I think would really enjoy a lovely food that's nutritious, it's full of fiber and iron."


text:
Download Add Credit apk 1.0 free for Android smartphone
Posted by Oireland in Tools | Feb. 10, 2012 | 0 Comments
Apk file size: 1.5 MB
This simple app will allow you to manually input the voucher number you get for prepaid mobile phones and will automatically input this number into the normal number you ring to add credit to your phone. This sequence of numbers might be unique to each phone system however and this has only been tested on Vodafane Ireland. On the latter system it ends up much quicker than waiting for the voice at the end of that number, here you just put in the voucher number, click add credit, and it should do the rest.
Oireland part of our Tools and have average installs from 1 to 5. Last Update Feb. 10, 2012. Google play rating is 87.823. Current verison is 1.0. Actual size 1.5 MB.
Similar applications
TouchPal Keyboard - Cute Emoji673186 Comments


text:
Songwriter and pianist Matt Winkworth, of East Oxford, and writing partner Chris Bush have won £12,000 to turn their dream of writing a musical into an all-singing, all-dancing reality.
The pair, with four other writing teams, pitched their idea to a panel of judges yesterday including actor Michael Ball, playwright Samuel Adamson and director Rachel Kavanaugh. They now have 12 months to write their production, with help from award organisers Perfect Pitch.


text:
Your donations keep RPGWatch running!
ES4: Shivering Isles - Unofficial Credits @ ashleycheng.com
by Dhruin, 2007-04-18 22:34:34
I guess in this day of digital downloads and Xbox Live the credits section of game manuals just isn't the same...or there at all. Ashley Cheng has kicked up the credits for Shivering Isles on his blog, along with the occasional funny comment. Might be worth a visit for Bethsoft fans.
Newsbit options: Add / View Comments (0) | Forward this newsbit | Link to this Newsbit
Information aboutES4: Shivering Isles
SP/MP: Single-player
Setting: Fantasy
Genre: RPG
Platform: PC
Release: Released


text:
IR debuts motion control development system, control algorithm library
El Segundo, CA—To reduce motion control system design time and support its iMotion integrated design platform, International Rectifier (IR) recently launched its IRMCS203 motion control development system and IRMCO203 Intellectual Property (IP) library of motion control algorithms.
El Segundo, CA— To reduce motion control system design time and support its iMotion integrated design platform, International Rectifier hat development time is drastically shortened from tens of weeks to just days.
IRMCS203 comes with proven analog and power stage hardware designs, as well as the software needed to achieve a design flow that requires no coding to configure motor control algorithms.
IRMCO203 algorithm is a licensable object code IP library for sensor-less control of permanent magnet motors featuring high starting torque and smooth ramp-up. IRMCO203 is targeted for low cost FPGA applications, eliminating the need for complicated programming processes. The digital control section uses IR's Accelerator configurable control engine system architecture, using parallel processing and customizable peripherals. The analog section uses high-voltage ICs (HVICs) for the gate drive and current sensing functions. The power stage is based on the latest non-punch-through (NPT) IGBT and PlugNDrive integrated power module technologies.
The company adds that co-designing the analog and power stage hardware with IR's high voltage gate drive and current sense ICs enables fast parallel processing architecture. The sensor-less IRMCO203 enables high-speed operation (demonstrated at more than 100,000 rpm), wide speed range, high PWM carrier frequency (up to 50kHz) and fast computational update rate (up to 50kHz).
IRMCO203's software includes a Windows-based configuration tool, ServoDesigner, that is used to map the internal registers to configure motor type, motion peripherals, control mode, tune control parameters, and monitor and diagnose internal signal waveforms.
'Accelerator system architecture, in the form of a configurable DSP control engine with object code libraries, integrates with IR's proven analog and power stage hardware, simplifying design and maximizing performance,' says Toshio Takahashi, director of IR's Digital Control IC, Consumer and Industrial business unit.
Control Engineering Daily News Desk
Jim Montague, news editor
Log in or create an account to submit your comment for this article.
- Events & Awards
- Magazine Archives
- Oil & Gas Engineering
- Supplements
- Salary Survey
- Blogs
- Digital Reports
- Survey Prize Winners
- CFE Edu
Annual Salary Survey
Before the calendar turned, 2016 already had the makings of a pivotal year for manufacturing, and for the world.
There were the big events for the year, including the United States as Partner Country at Hannover Messe in April and the 2016 International Manufacturing Technology Show in Chicago in September. There's also the matter of the U.S. presidential elections in November, which promise to shape policy in manufacturing for years to come.
But the year started with global economic turmoil, as a slowdown in Chinese manufacturing triggered a worldwide stock hiccup that sent values plummeting. The continued plunge in world oil prices has resulted in a slowdown in exploration and, by extension, the manufacture of exploration equipment.
Read more: 2015 Salary Survey


text:
Dixons Advent Vega
Geek's delight, consumer's fright
Missing Market
Or maybe you can, and there's a note to that effect in the manual. Said tome is provided as a download on Dixons' myadventvega.com website, but having retrieved it, you find there's no bundled app capable of reading PDFs.
And here's a major problem: there's no Android Market support, so no Adobe Reader or any other additional apps. The Vega comes with a decent set of media playback and personal information management tools, and both a browser and email, but that's it.
The MoDaCo custom firmware massively increases the number of useful on-board apps -
and adds Android Market support
So, no Skype to make use of that nice webcam, then. If you plan to put anything else on it, you're stuffed unless you're a hacker. Closing the tablet to app downloads is unforgiveable - hence my frustration and desire to chuck the Vega away in disgust.
Now, if you're happy with the basic array of apps, that's fine. Buy a Vega and you'll have a relatively cheap media playback and browsing device. Services like Twitter and Facebook, you can access through the web.
But so many opportunities to extend the abilities of the hardware will be denied you, at least until Dixons updates the software to support the Market - or you waive your warranty and install custom firmware. I briefly tried one from MoDaCo. Installation is straightforward on a Mac or Linux box, less so under Windows, and you get the Android Market and a lot more besides. It really brings this £250 tablet to life, making it the product it should have been from the start. Had it all that functionality out of the box, the Vega would have scored a lot more highly.
With better performance that your average netbook yet a lower price - and lower weight - the Advent Vega is an appealing tablet. Personally, I don't like the widescreen aspect ratio, but if you're happy to live in landscape orientation that won't worry you. The lack of storage capacity can easily be addressed with a cheap Micro SD card upgrade. Get one and the Vega becomes a decent big-screen PMP, but without access to fresh apps, it won't become a mobile companion. ®
More Android Tablet Reviews
HomeSurf 7
ViewPad 7
Galaxy Tab


text:
Mark Wahlberg gets marriage advice from Denzel Washington
HE'S a star who has been in the industry for decades and it seems that has made Denzel Washington the "go-to guy" for younger actors who need advice about, well, everything.
While working with Denzel, 58, on their latest action movie 2 Guns, 42-year-old Mark Wahlberg relished the opportunity to question him on several topics.
"I've always admired him," Mark told OK! magazine. "We've known each other socially and we've got a lot in common.
"We both have four children. I was able to ask him for advice and pick his brain, both personally and professionally.
He said, whatever your wife says goes
"He said, whatever your wife says goes.
"Just say yes all the time, just be involved."
Happy wife, happy life. Such wise words.


text:
Thanks to an error in the W3C specification I have had to re-write hundreds of lines of code due to a problem with the official W3C specification for WSDL v1.1.
When writing a WSDL file to define a SOAP Binding the SOAP header element MUST contain a part attribute and NOT a parts attribute.
You can see the technical details of the error in the specification in my forum under the topic Error in W3C WSDL 1.1 Specification. W3C has been unresponsive on this issue so I'm taking it upon myself to make sure that the people who should know this information are able to attain it.
Why are you implementing SOAP/WSDL yourself in 2011? It is an ugly beast but every vendor on the face of the earth has a complete and even oftentimes cross-platform compatible toolkit out there now.


text:
Amid escalating violence, the United States has closed their Embassy in Damascus, Syria. Global leaders continue to call for the ouster of President Assad, after a double veto at the UN by China and Russia. As the death toll continues to rise, how will this uprising end?
Kerri will speak with Andy Carvin, senior strategist at NPR's Social Media Desk. Her other guest is professor Fawaz Gerges from the London School of Economics and Political Science, author of the forthcoming book "Obama and the Greater Middle- East: The End of America's Moment?"


text:
Good things do indeed come to those who wait! This super cute little guy was born almost a week late to two proud parents in Orinda! He must have been working out or something in his mom's tummy because he is quite the strong little guy, already lifting his head… and his hands? We're talking grips of steel here!!! I really enjoyed the opportunity to meet him along with his wonderful family. Here is a sneak peek of some of your beautiful photographs. Thank you C family for the wonderful afternoon and for sharing your lovely home with me to photograph your sweet baby boy! Enjoy your sneak peek and I can't wait to show you more too!
They had some beautiful furniture – I LOVE this chair! Doesn't he look super comfy!
He wanted to check out what was going on. I wonder what he was thinking here! Sweet dreams little one…! He smiled for us too! I had to show this one too… the whole chair this time… super cute! Awww, their first portrait together as a new family!


text:
All in the family: Tony Hakim's telco tree
For the Hakims, the telephony bundling business has been a family affair.
Dotted through the telecommunications, marketing and finance companies involved in these deals are a range of Tony Hakim's relatives by blood or marriage.
Tony Hakim pioneered the telephony bundling business model at National Telecoms Group (NTG).
His brother, Mick or Bechara Hakim, was a senior manager at the company. Among the directors was George Tawaf, an old friend of Tony's who was to become his brother-in-law.
NTG became a broken business in 2003 after key banks withdrew lines of credit.
George Tawaf became a director of a series of telecommunications service and marketing companies that were spun out of its carcass as part of a corporate restructure - including Axis Telecoms, Link Solutions and Queensland Communications Company.
Mick Hakim was a director of Axis Telecoms, of TPT Queensland, and owned the bundled telephony marketing company Sonofon.
Most of these companies were later acquired by Clear Telecoms or other entities in the Clear Communications group.
George Tawaf and Mick Hakim are also directors of Australian Equipment Rentals, a company that finances the equipment leasing side of the bundled deals.
One of Tony Hakim's sisters, Stephanie Fitzpatrick, is a senior employee at Quikfund, a related party to Tony Hakim's Clear Communications group and a key finance arm of the telco deals.
Stephanie Fitzpatrick-Hakim was a former director of TPT Queensland.
Enterprise Finance Solutions, another related party finance company, was taken over by Clear Communications in late 2008.
Another sister, Lilian, was company secretary at Tony Hakim's Direct Telecoms.
Other than as a supplier of services through NTG or Direct Telecoms, there is no evidence that Tony Hakim himself had direct involvement in the retailing and marketing companies that arose from the NTG restructure, though some years later they were acquired by companies associated with him.
In 2008, Axis Telecoms, Link Solutions, Queensland Communication Company and other entities were brought together under the banner of the Clear Communications Group.
Clear Communications is controlled by Mr Hakim. He had ambitions of expanding the business in Europe and the UK and registered an entity in Sweden, Clear Communications Eurast.
The GFC put paid to these plans, and Clear Communications Eurast was instead used as the vehicle for a takeover of Strathfield Group (formerly Strathfield Car Radio), acquiring almost 60 per cent of its shares.
Through a family-owned company, Tony Hakim is the largest shareholder in Strathfield.
Other family members who either own shares in Strathfield or until recently owned shares in Strathfield include his sister, Stephanie, and his cousin, Mark Khoury. Another relative, Joseph Hakim, owned shares via a family company that has been associated with Mick Hakim.
Tony Hakim is director of Clear Communications Eurast: the controlling entity of Clear Communications Australia and its wholly owned subsidiary, Clear Telecoms.
Another name that features among the directorships and shareholdings is Vaz Hovanessian, a long-time business associate of Tony Hakim and a former director of NTG. He is now Strathfield Group's executive chairman.
Topics: consumer-protection, business-economics-and-finance, industry, banking, telecommunications, law-crime-and-justice, australia


text:
The reality in pro sports is that, when you're 15 games into the season and 14 of them are losses, a massive upheaval is inevitable.
Coaches get fired.
GMs get fired.
Players fight with coaches and with each other.
Players get traded.
Players get retired.
Fact is, chaos follows losing as night follows day.
That's what makes the relative calm in the Raptors inner sanctum seem so surreal.
Nobody is pointing a finger. Nobody is seriously grousing. Nobody seems in danger of losing his job.
Even when a veteran like Jalen Rose loses his starting role, there is no ego-driven tirade.
"My ego's not involved," Rose said yesterday, less than 24 hours after coach Sam Mitchell kept him out of the starting lineup against the Dallas Mavericks.
"We're 1-and-14. It's about getting young guys experience. We're trying to get Jose (Calderon) starting at point guard, moving Mike James to the 2 so he can get shots. We're trying to allow Chris Bosh to flourish as a go-to-guy, a 20-point scorer, and I don't necessarily fit in with that group."
A year ago, when Mitchell first removed him briefly from the starting lineup, Rose didn't hide his bitterness. While he's not exactly doing backflips in celebration, he is accepting his bench role like a pro.
"There's no comparison to last year," he said. "Last year, we weren't 1-14. The biggest misconception is that I don't do what I'm asked to do. I understand what we're trying to do here."
What they're trying to do is, essentially, impossible.
They're trying to win in the NBA with a lineup composed of rookies and young players.
"I see progress," Mitchell said. "We've had a chance to win six of the last seven games. I see our guys doing a lot of good things.
"I have to remind people: We're playing three rookies, three second-year guys and Chris (Bosh) is in his third year. And we're relying heavily on those guys within our nine-man rotation. Six of those guys are two years or less in the NBA."
Rookies Calderon, Charlie Villanueva and Joey Graham routinely are playing big minutes. Matt Bonner and Rafael Araujo, both second-year men, are not far behind, and Bosh is now the go-to guy.
"There are some teams out there with more experienced talent than us not playing as well as we are right now," Mitchell said.
"Now ask those coaches if they're looking over their shoulders."
That was in response to a question about Mitchell's own job security, or lack thereof.
"We're not going to talk about that," he said. "If I'm not worried about that, why should you be?"
Then, with a sly smile, he added: "I appreciate your concern, but I'm okay."
The Raptors have been right there at the end of a half-dozen of their losses but, in each of those cases, found a way to lose in the dying moments.
"We're 15 games into these guys' careers," Mitchell said.
"I look around the league and there are a lot (of first-round picks) that are not getting to play. Not only are we asking these guys to play, we're asking them to win basketball games. We've got them in the game down the stretch trying to win.
"We're asking a lot of these guys. We're putting them in tough situations. (Tonight), Calderon is up against Damon Stoudamire, who has been in the league seven or eight years and knows how to play. Jose has maybe seen him play on TV a couple of times.
"We're gonna show (Calderon) some film, stick a piece of paper in front of him and say 'Go guard him.'
"That piece of paper is not gonna tell him how quick he really is. It's gonna tell him he's quick, but until you experience it ... "
Whether or not they can be totally objective, the Raptors tall thinkers expect this feet-to-the-fire experience to pay off in victories. And sooner than you might think.
"We're a whole lot better over the last seven games than we were over the first seven games," general manager Rob Babcock said.
"We're 1-14 in our first 15 games. What I want to look at with this team is the next 15 games. What's our record in the next 15 games? We are getting better.
"We're not that far off."
He had better be right for his own sake, and Mitchell's too.
The Raps are on pace for a single-digit win total this year.
It's the rare coach/GM tandem that can survive such a debacle, no matter how much the kids learn.


text:
Seventy-six trombones and 110 cornets may be all very well, but they aren't a patch on 550 flutists. The instrumentalists, who were attending the 14th Annual Flute Convention in New York City, gathered in the plaza at Lincoln Center one morning last week for a "flute-in"; they included teachers from Kentucky, flute- makers from Connecticut and Suzuki-method pupils from California. As cameras focused in for the Today show, diminutive Irish Pied Piper James Galway led the rows of virtuosos in Danny Boy, then John Denver's Annie's Song, which a Galway recording has popularized, and finally Amazing Grace. Why not a classical...
People: Sep. 1, 1986
Subscriber content preview. or Log-In
To continue reading: or Log-In


text:
2018 Rockwood ESP 1640ESP Folding Pop-Up
Rockwood ESP 1640ESP Folding Pop-UpThis 2018 Forest River Rockwood ESP 1640ESP is a great choice for your new RV. This 17' Folding Pop-Up has 0 slide outs and can sleep 4 people. It has a 0 gallon fresh water tank, a 0 gallon gray water tank, and a 0 gallon black water tank. It is 5 ft [height_inches] inches tall and 7 ft 0 inches wide. The hitch weight is 178 lbs., ship weight is 1722 lbs., and the GVWR is 0 lbs.
Turn to TerryTown for a Great Buy on Your New Rockwood ESP RV!TerryTown RV has the largest inventory of RVs and sells them at unbeatable, rock-bottom prices. Our financing department can help you find an RV that fits your budget and needs. Don't see one in our inventory that checks all your boxes? Use our Custom Build tool to customize your very own model. It's quick and easy! We're also proud to offer our customers door-to-door delivery of your new RV, like this 2018 Rockwood ESP 1640ESP. Whether you live 2 states away or in another country, our trusted and insured delivery service will bring your RV to you. Trust TerryTown RV to be your #1 RV dealer! Come see us today or visit us online to learn more about this 2018 Rockwood ESP 1640ESP Folding Pop-Up. You'll be glad you did!
Hitch Weight
178 lbs.
Ship Weight
1722 lbs.
2378 lbs
17' 1"
5' 11"
7' 0"
Fresh Water
0 gal
Gray Water
0 gal
Black Water
0 gal
L.P. Capacity
20 lbs
Tire Size
Furnace BTU
Custom Build Your Rockwood ESP 1640ESP Now
2018 Rockwood ESP 1640ESPCompetitor's Price: $90432720.00
2018 Rockwood ESP 1640ESP - Base8239$USD 9,043.00


text:
A cicada buzzing. kinda low volume.
there are some peep sounds on background
1 comment
Please log in to comment
Share url:
920 x 245
481 x 86
375 x 30
We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. By browsing our site you agree to our use of cookies.
For more information check out our cookies policy.


text:
Edit Article
wikiHow to Beat the Cave of Ordeals Floors 1 to 10 in The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
The "Cave of Ordeals" is the most difficult side dungeon in Zelda Twilight Princess. It is a 50 floor cave full of enemies. This guide will show you how to complete floors 1 to 10.
1Before you start you must have the necessary items; Double Clawshot, Dominion rod, Ball & Chain, and spinner. These are needed on later floors.
2You should also have the following; Magic Armor, Giant quiver, 3 bomb bags, 4 bottles filled with potion, fairies, & chu jelly and all hidden 7 skills.
3Go to the cave of ordeals. The cave of ordeals is located in the desert under where you found the piece of the bridge of Eldin.
- Floor 1: 1 Bokoblin, jump in and attack
- Floor 2: Keeses & Rats, spin attack works well
- Floor 3: Hanging Baba Serpents, cut with clawshot, jump down and kill
- Floor 4: 3 Skulltulas jump down, fire bomb arrows
- Floor 5: 3 Bulblin Archers, jump down and attack
- Floor 6: Torch Slugs, kill all on ceiling with clawshot, jump down and attack the rest
- Floor 7: Dodongos & Fire Keeses, jump down and attack
- Floor 8: Tektites, spin attack works well
- Floor 9: 2 Lizalfoses & 2 Bulblin Archers, Archers first Lizalfoses second
- Floor 10 Great Fairy, talk to her
Community Q&A
Ask a Question
200 characters leftSubmit
- Enemies only get harder, the last floor has 3 Darknuts
Things You'll Need
- Nintendo Wii or GameCube
- The Legend of Zelda, Twilight Princess
Article Info
Categories: The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
Thanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 2,534 times.
Is this article up to date?


text:
Renner: Mother's Day wishes
If you are reading this article, it means someone gave birth to you. That would be your mother.
He gave a mom eyes in back of her head so she can see her sneaky kids misbehaving behind her back. He gave her supersonic ears so she can hear her kids swearing three rooms ways or on the playground at school.
He gave her a unique nose. It is a nose that can smell alcohol through a double pack of Altoids, yet one that can stand the smell of poop and puke.
He gave her a mouth that, at times, knows exactly the right thing to say at exactly the right time.
He gave her lips that can kiss away the pain of the tiniest scratch to the biggest heartbreak.
Most importantly, he gave her a heart with unlimited space to love. Not only does she love her own children, but all the other people her children bring into her life, the good, the bad, and the ugly.
No mother is perfect, but most of us give it our best shot.
One of my favorite songs is "The Rose" by Bette Midler. I would like to dedicate the second verse to this amazing song to my amazing mom, Marie Renner.
"I say love, it is a flower,
And Mom's its only seed"
"It's the heart afraid of breaking
That never learns to dance."
Mom, how many times have I broken your heart by something I said, something I did or something I didn't do? Yet every time someone or something broke my heart, you would never miss an opportunity to point out that there are still many good things in life that would cause one to dance with joy.
"It's the dream afraid of waking
That never takes a chance."
Mom, what dreams did you give up when you became my mother? You never told me because you were too busy praying that all my dreams would come true and that I would always be brave enough to chase those dreams.
"It's the one who won't be taken,
Who cannot seem to give."
Mom, how often do I take advantage of you by asking you to do things for me even if I am capable of doing them myself? In asking, I have the advantage because as my mother I know you will not say no. I ask and you give. Even if I did stop asking you would still give. You will give me your time, your attention, your care and your love forever.
"And the soul afraid of dying"
That never learns to live."
Mom, have you ever missed one day of praying to God to watch over my soul and over my life?
If I haven't told you already I want to tell you now. Most of the important lessons in life I learned from you.
Happy Mother's Day, Mom!
Special Note: If any son or daughter reading this feels these words in their heart for their own mother, please cut this article out and give it to her. Words from the heart make an awesome Mother's Day Gift.
I wish all my Our Town readers that are also mothers a very special and happy Mother's Day. (I may not know all of you, but I know you are very special to me if you read my article!)


text:
Have you ever daydreamed about being a famous star? Money, adulation, magazine covers, swag, critical acclaim, limos, red carpets, awards, casting couches, stalkers, plastic surgery, paparazzi, rehab – it all sounds so glamorous! But all this means nothing unless you're invited to appear on Inside the Actor's Studio. Well, just in case you hit it big and have to face James Lipton and his enormous stack of blue index cards, you should be prepared. So I asked you to answer the questions* that are always asked at the end of the show. Here are your answers:
*The questionnaire concept was originated by French personality Bernard Pivot, after the Proust questionnaire.
What is your favorite word?
Tam: Passel
Mark: Anthrax (love the syllables)
David G.: Door. I couldn't possibly tell you why.
Polt: Eighteen…cause then, all the boys are legal : ).
Craig: Nevertheless
Jere: Petunia
Mel: Most days it's "fuck".
Adam: Chuckle
Michelle M.: Silver
John: Cookie
VUBOQ: Martini
Mikey: Dinner
Nathan: Loquacious
FDot: Flibbertigibbet
Enrico: Arboretic
The Kid: Disrupting or fabulous
Paul: Hello
Ryan: Superfluous
What is your least favorite word?
Tam: The c-word. Can't write it. HATE IT.
Mark: like (when not used as a verb)
David G.: Urinal. I can't even type it without feeling icky.
Polt: I dont know sweetie…work? Boss? Gone? Yeah, Gone may be it, not for the word itself so much, but for what it can entail.
Craig: Macabre
Jere: Labia
Mel: Monetize
Adam: The r-word
Michelle M.: Ma'am
John: Familiarity
VUBOQ: Ironical
Mikey: Exercise
Nathan: lol
FDot: maybe
Enrico: The three-letter f word
The Kid: Moist
Paul: Discharge
Ryan: Marketable
What turns you on?
Tam: Humour
Mark: Intelligence
David G.: A really good kiss.
Polt: Younger guys. Asians. Hairthings. Younger Asian guys with hairthings! Oh, and Craiggers in a purple speedo. (did you really need to ask me this question?) : )
Craig: Chest hair
Jere: Feeling sexy in someone else's eyes.
Mel: Nice eyes
Adam: Laughter
Michelle M.: A sense of humor
John: Intelligence (and a hot ass).
VUBOQ: This may be weird, but the smell of some soaps on guys. Colognes, not so much.
Mikey: Honesty and a sense of humor
Nathan: Suits
FDot: Chocolate
Enrico: Intelligence
The Kid: A man in a suit
Paul: Bondage
Ryan: Short hair
What turns you off?
Tam: Bigotry
Mark: Loud brash voices
David G.: A really bad kiss.
Polt: Attitude. Someone who thinks they are more than they are or better than they are. Yeah, that's a deal breaker right there.
Craig: Long fingernails
Jere: Lots of things, but I'll start with the use of any body fluid used for sexytime other than semen.
Mel: Bad breath
Adam: when I'm taken for granted.
Michelle M.: Ignorance
John: Arrogance
VUBOQ: Feet
Mikey: Liars and bad smells
Nathan: Facial hair!
FDot: Annoying people
Enrico: Close-mindedness
The Kid: Dreadlocks
Paul: Sweat dripping in my eyes
Ryan: Smart phone addiction
What sound or noise do you love?
Tam: Wind in the trees rustling the leaves (not the willows)
Mark: A sustained note on a slightly distorted electric guitar
David G: When Typo (one of my cats) meows and yawns at the same time.
Polt: Honestly, a kid laughing! Whether it's a baby giggling or a 7 year old laughing as he chases his brother. Always makes me smile.
Craig: The woods
Jere: Wind and rain outside my window
Mel: The foghorn on our local lighthouse
Adam: Cat's purr
Michelle M.: A beautiful piece of music
John: Baby sneezes
VUBOQ: The crunching sound made when I'm walking through fallen Autumn leaves
Mikey: Air conditioning…humming and white noisy
Nathan: Bassoon! If that's cheating, than the noise that the wind makes when it rustles the trees.
FDot: Ocean waves at night
Enrico: Adele's voice
The Kid: Food sizzling
Paul: Rain falling on the roof of the house
Ryan: Male vocals harmonizing well
What sound or noise do you hate?
Tam: The sound of a spoon stirring liquefied ice-cream – instant gag reflex
Mark: A child chorus, singing slightly off-key
David G.: Any (and I do mean ANY) repetitive sound. It just grates on my brain.
Polt: My alarm in the morning!
Craig: Screaming children
Jere: Saturday morning labor (lawnmowing, construction, etc., before noon)
Mel: Motorcycles drowning out the foghorn
Adam: My alarm clock
Michelle M.: My alarm clock
John: The alarm clock
VUBOQ: Cardboard being cut
Mikey: Nails on a chalkboard or fire alarms
Nathan: The bird outside my window when I'm trying to sleep.
FDot: Fingernails on a chalkboard
Enrico: The sound of a bird's beak as it attacks my window (every morning at 5am!)
The Kid: Mosquitos buzzing
Paul: Fran Drescher
Ryan: Squishy sploochy sounds
What is your favorite curse word?
Tam: Fuck
Mark: "Oh MAN!" (Once we had our first child, Heather and I trained ourselves not to curse, and it mostly has worked.)
David G.: Fuck. It is the most versatile word in the English language, after all.
Polt: Fuck. Although if I'm around polite company, I generally just use shit. And if *I* did something stupid, then it's a hearty "Oh fuck ME!"
Craig: God damn it!
Jere: Justin Bieber's Hairless Scrote!
Mel: See #1
Adam: fuck
Michelle M.: f*ck!
John: Fuck
VUBOQ: fork
Mikey: tit-wank (thank you Catherine Tate)
Nathan: You Gosh Darn C***
FDot: Goddamnmotherfuckingsonofabitch
Enrico: Avada Kedavra
The Kid: Firetruck
Paul: Cunt
Ryan: Bollocks
What profession other than your own would you like to attempt?
Tam: Ballerina
Mark: Pro hockey (but I can't even skate)
David G: Realtor.
Polt: Custom condom fitter? No seriously, if I had my pick, it would be a comic book writer.
Craig: Teacher
Jere: Playwright
Mel: Writing
Adam: I'd work for Ikea, assembling furniture for displays
Michelle M.: Billionaire
John: Artist
VUBOQ: Professional Potter
Mikey: Filmmaker…I aspire to be Christopher Nolan
Nathan: Novelist
FDot: Screenwriting
Enrico: Personal assistant to a celebrity (maybe Kina or Jojo)
The Kid: Uhh. I'm not employed, but being an astronaut would be fun.
Paul: Professional sugar daddy
Ryan: Economist
What profession would you not like to do?
Tam: Sewer cleaning
Mark: Restauranteur
David G.: Anything from the show Dirty Jobs.
Polt: Anything that makes me to physical labor outside, especially in the summer. Oh and anything involving heights!
Craig: Call center
Jere: Surgeon
Mel: Auto sales
Adam: Sales
Michelle M.: Soldier
John: Lawyer
VUBOQ: Anything to do with sewers or plumbing.
Mikey: Cess Pool serviceperson (see above re: smells)
Nathan: Anything where you just stand around and don't actually DO anything.
FDot: Farmer
Enrico: Dentist
The Kid: Eww. A fisherman or exterminator.
Paul: Boy of professional sugar daddy
Ryan:Academic post-doc
If Heaven exists, what would you like to hear God say when you arrive at the Pearly Gates?
Tam: "Juan and Felipe have your cocktails over there on the left by the pool. Have a nice stay."
Mark: "Meow…prrrr."
David G.: Girl, you just barely made it.
Polt: What I'd LIKE to hear him say is, "Welcome." But what he'll probably say is, "Huh? You? recheck the list!" : )
Craig: "You were a nice person, welcome."
Jere: "Look, I'm as surprised as you are that I exist, and I know I've got a lot to apologize for…"
Mel: "I'm awfully me-damned happy to see you. These other angels are so! fucking! boring!"
Adam: You were right all along, I don't exist!
Michelle M.: Relax. It's all good – come on in!
John: We've been waiting for you.
VUBOQ: "This way to the Martini Lounge."
Mikey: You sure tried to piss me off, didn't you?
Nathan: Welcome?
FDot: Your family is over there.
Enrico: "Ke$ha is waiting inside for you."
The Kid: "Follow the white rabbit"
Paul: "Your afterlifetime supply of Entenmann's and young power bottoms are waiting for you."
Ryan:You weren't nearly as selfish as you worried you were.
Need to waste some time at work? Here is a Vanity Fair Proust questionnaire you can take to see which celebrity you have the most in common with. Mine were Barbara Walters and Kirk Douglas.


text:
Some months ago, Daycraft contacted me and asked if I would like to test out one of their new Handy Pick Holders and a few of the inserts. So, of course I agreed.
Unfortunately, the large holder arrived during my busy season and I just recently found it in the pile of detritus on my desk.
So, I sat down and looked at it trying to figure out how I could make the best use of it. After a few minutes I had an epiphany.
The holder came with a grid notebook and a cardholder. It is the perfect size for my checkbook, so I used the cardholder for credit/store frequent buyer cards and popped in my checkbook.
I've been carrying it now for several weeks and it has been perfect. It provides a checkbook cover, extra credit card space and now I always have a small notebook handy.
If there is one improvement that I would suggest it would be to add a pen loop.
Daycraft still does not have a US distributor, but it can be ordered online directly from them, with free international shipping.


text: Picked up our new A4 on Wednesday and must say we love it so far. I'll post some pics when I get a chance but the spec is 1.9 130PD Sport Dolphin Grey Black leather with heating Xenons Symphony 2 Storage pack Light pack Parking sensors Blinds Rear airbags and electric windows Folding mirrors It'll take a while to pay it off but we're planning on keeping it for a good long time. Very happy with Wayside in MK. The staff are very professional and in particular John Clarke was a pleasure to deal with. He went out of his way to ensure that we were happy with our choice before ordering and kept me up to date with progress throughout. Dave


text:
|25 Nov 2009
WLAN speed?
Hi all
Before I installed Win7, I was running XP and I had a wireless LAN utility that allowed me to see real time WLAN speed.
Now the only info I can see is that my wireless link runs at 54Mb/s (given it's a draft-n network, it should run faster...) but I would like to be able to see what speed I am achieving. Does Win7 provide a utility, or is there a recommended app?
|My System Specs
|25 Nov 2009
7600.20510 x86
Yes. There are plenty of assorted gadgets that can do this. Right click your desktop for gadgets and then follow the link to get more gadgets online.
Here's another.
Rainmeter is cool too.
|My System Specs
|26 Nov 2009
Gadget compatibility?
I found "Wireless Network MeterV3" which looks exactly what I want but says it is for Vista. What confidence can I have that it will run under Windows 7 (64 bit)?
Also, (being a little paranoid) are we sure these gadgets are not hiding malware? eg you can't download (only install directly) so little chance to scan before installing...
|My System Specs
|26 Nov 2009
Downloaded & installed successfully. Thanks for the pointer torrentg...
|My System Specs
|26 Nov 2009
Win 8 Release candidate 8400
Hi all
Before I installed Win7, I was running XP and I had a wireless LAN utility that allowed me to see real time WLAN speed.
Now the only info I can see is that my wireless link runs at 54Mb/s (given it's a draft-n network, it should run faster...) but I would like to be able to see what speed I am achieving. Does Win7 provide a utility, or is there a recommended app?
Kenn J++
|My System Specs
|Thread Tools
|Similar help and support threads
CPU Speed, BCLK and Memory Speed: Boot failure.
Probably I am in the right section for this issue. If not, please move it. A couple of days ago I changed the motherboard and processor, but not the RAM as the RAM is apparently compatible with that board as stated in GIGABYTE - Motherboard - Socket 1150 - GA-B85M-D3H (rev. 1.0/1.1) ... Now, I...
|PC Custom Builds and Overclocking
Extremely Slow WLAN Speed
I finally got my WLAN set up and I'm getting ridiculously slow speed according to LAN Speed Test. When I say ridiculously slow I mean like 10 Mbps slow. The router and all of the wireless cards are 802.11n. I have an excellent signal on both computers. I've tried two different routers and it...
|Network & Sharing
How to force my Intel Proset WLAN to connect with 802.11n speed?
I have a new notebook (with Intel ProSet Wireless chip) which should be able to connect to the WLAN-Rouer with 802.11 n speed. The WLAN-Router/AP itself offers as well 802.11 n feature. Currently for testing purposes the WLAN-Router/AP stands just 1 m distance with no wall in between. ...
|Network & Sharing
Speed test gives vey good speed but down speed is just 2-3 kb
guys please help me , it happens when ever i want. i speed test from speedtest.net and i get speed 0.89 mbps ( which is good for me) but if i download something , down speed is 2 kb. if i play a video it buffes so slowly that it takes ahour. 1 thing more, this happened few days ago on my...
|Network & Sharing
Help me to use full speed my WiFi connection ( WLAN)
I have 135Mbps link speed support ADSL WI-FI router. I have enabled 802.11b+g+n wireless mode and use 20+40 MHz on my router. I use "WAP-PSK" authentication. In addition to that, have a 2.4 & 5 GHz frequency support router and client device. But my network connection display (WLAN) I have a...
|Network & Sharing
Computer Bottleneck- HDD - SSD. giving data speed to proccessing speed
Through the windows experience im at 7.8's / 7.4's... with my hdd at 5.9. looking at getting a ssd to level everything up.... but what i dont know is... how does the read/write speeds translate into processing. what read speed is equal to the rest of my rig? I just dont know how it translates...
|Hardware & Devices
|Our Sites
|Site Links
|About Us
|Find Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.
© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:32.


text:
Subscribe To Topics You're Interested In
I've already subscribed
In 2006 and 2008, respectively, MGM and Sony Pictures Entertainment teamed up to release the two most recent installments of the James Bond franchise: Casino Royale and Quantum of Solace. The two films would up being the two most successful box office smashes in the history of the series, both raking in nearly $600 million worldwide. With the next 007 film ready to start up at the end of the year, still titled Bond 23, MGM has been searching for a distributor, and it appears that the philosophy of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" lives on.
A press release has been issued announcing that MGM and Sony have struck a deal in which the companies will work together to co-finance and distribute not only Bond 23, but Bond 24 as well. The news adds yet another high profile title to Sony's 2012 slate, which already includes The Amazing Spider-Man; Men in Black III; 21 Jump Street; the Adam Sandler comedy I Hate You, Dad, the Total Recall remake, the Kevin James comedy Here Comes The Boom; and Resident Evil 5. The next installment of the long running British spy series is still set to be released on November 9, 2012. The film will be directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes and will feature the return of Daniel Craig for the third time.
While I am certainly happy that everything is in place for the next Bond film to arrive, I am also immensely curious about where things stand with both Red Dawn and Cabin in the Woods. Last we heard about the deal between Sony and MGM, there was a chance that the two films could be picked up for distribution as well, but the press release makes no mention in regards to their future. If a deal was struck for those movies as well, we will likely hear about them in the coming days.
Subscribe To Topics You're Interested In


text:
Feb 09, 2009 Phil Blackwell Uncategorized
For four long years, the Bishop Ludden boys basketball has been on the wrong end of every "Holy War" encounter with Christian Brothers Academy.
Even with full rest and a burning desire for revenge, the Gaelic Knights could not change that trend Friday night at Onondaga Community College, falling again to the Brothers 50-40, the ninth consecutive time CBA has won in this rivalry.
To say that Ludden was eager to get on the court was quite an understatement. First, the Gaelic Knights carried vivid memories of a 49-27 defeat to CBA on Jan. 11 at LeMoyne College. Without Frank Smith, the Gaelic Knights scored the fewest points any team had ever put in any single game in this series.
What was more, Ludden hadn't played in 15 days since a Jan. 22 loss to Jamesville-DeWitt. A long break got longer when Fowler did not show up for last Monday's scheduled game in Geddes, adding to the team's frustrations.
At least for a while, Ludden's attempt to change the trajectory of its series with CBA worked, as the teams played through a close first half.
Several times, though, the Gaelic Knights saw go-ahead shots clang off the rim, and when Rick Montgomery went to the bench with three fouls in the second quarter, the Brothers changed its defensive approach.
Instead of its usual man-to-man pressure, CBA went to a full-court press, and at times Ludden had trouble advancing the ball against it. Frustrated, the Gaelic Knights, who trailed 25-20 at halftime, started to foul, as Smith got whistled three times in less than a minute early in the third period, sending him to the bench.
This came during a 14-0 run where CBA, in an echo of that last meeting a month ago, kept Ludden off the board for more than six minutes.
To its credit, the Gaelic Knights fought back within nine, 40-31, early in the fourth quarter, giving its fans brief hope of a miracle comeback before the Brothers used six straight points to close things out.
For the night, Smith had 11 points, with Montgomery adding seven points. John Rooney and Nick Familo each had six points. Ludden held CBA star Mike Goodman without a field goal, but Stefan Thompson, Troy Bullock (12 points) and Greg Thomson (10 points) made up for it.
Ludden would host Mexico Tuesday night, then visit Cortland on Thursday before Sunday's announcement of the Section III Class A playoff pairings.
Nov 21, 2017 0
Nov 21, 2017 0
Nov 21, 2017 0
Nov 21, 2017 0
Nov 02, 2016
Jan 08, 2013
Feb 04, 2011
Jan 07, 2010
Jun 03, 2011
Nov 21, 2017
Nov 21, 2017


text:
Mother's Day Is The Worst Day Of The Year
My wife and I are about to have our first child.
The baby isn't due until October, but my wife said people had been asking what I had planned for her on Mother's Day. I didn't have a plan. When she mentioned this to me, rather than just say I didn't have a plan, I chose to complain about how she's not a mother yet, and how "mother" is an earned title.
"Do people shower Mother's Day gifts upon young moms who gave up their children for adoption?" I angrily asked.
I was hiding my devastation. She knows my life story, but still doesn't know the depths to which this holiday sends me.
When I was seven years old, a man I never met killed my mother.
She was a marathon runner, training in the crisp chill of a late February morning. He was driving a pickup truck in the opposite direction. For some mysterious reason, he ran off the road and struck her. He was sober, and there was no problem with his car. She died instantly.
When questioned by the police, the 51-year old man had no idea what had happened.
It was murder wearing the softer exterior flesh of an accident. The newspaper that week said the reason for her death might never be known.
I was seven. My siblings were eleven and sixteen, and we were each affected in different ways because of our ages, all uniquely tragic.
I had to deal with the especially harsh alienation that comes with kid gloves.
Because I was so young, only the bravest individuals dared even breach the subject of my mother's death. I firmly believe my first grade teacher, Mrs. Bowker, had one of the toughest jobs in the world in dealing with me in light of this situation.
As a rural white kid in the 80's, the norm was very much the two-parent family, so much of a kid's elementary school life was tied into having a mother. When I was in a class, language had to be altered slightly; subjects had to be handled with care.
No matter how lightly you tread, however, you can't take a whole holiday off the calendar.
Every year as Mother's day neared, school projects turned into giftmaking exercises for our moms. Kids would cut construction paper cards in pink and white, or make little tissue paper flower arrangements, thanking their mothers for their endless sacrifice.
No exceptions were ever made for me. I was not excused from participating in these exercises. Instead, I had to make the projects and address them to no one.
Every year of my elementary school age without fail, I had to make expressions of deepest youthful gratitude to an empty hole.
Thanks, ____. I love you for everything you do for me, thank you for always being there! XOXOXOX
This is something my older siblings didn't have to endure. They were in middle school and high school, they had already had their chance to draw pictures for our mom or write her silly notes, to thank her for being so sweet and loving.
Mother's Day was the annual reminder that I didn't.
By the time I got to middle school, my father had remarried. This served to make Mother's day even worse, because I could not allow myself to accept my stepmother as a replacement to my poor deceased mom. My siblings despised her, and my mother's family loathed her. Even my father's own family even treated her with lukewarm disdain.
If I didn't know what to do when Mother's Day arrived before, having a stepmother made it so much worse. It went from being painful to being simultaneously painful and awkward, and that's how it's remained my whole life.
Right now, my pregnant wife is sitting in the living room alone, unaware of the magnitude of my turmoil. As I prepare to walk out there and take her to breakfast, I am steeling myself against a lifetime of paper flowers and thank you cards with no recipient. My lovely, generous and caring wife has given me the chance to finally celebrate motherhood. She has finally given me an appropriate target for my Mother's Day gratitude.


text:
Like the voice of a lonely, shipwrecked ghost rising up through the coral reefs and the swirling turquoise waters and frolicking gaggles of sexy, sultry mermaids (note: NOT seapunk mermaids; they are totally rad, enchanting mermaids) comes the latest single from How to Dress Well, and appropriately, it's entitled "Ocean Floor for Everything." Check it out at the Chocolate Grinder. These textures and harmonies are so thoughtfully laid, it's like you can practically see dude's future philosophy degree in there, schooling merbabes on Socrates, Nietzsche, and yeah, that's right, the philosophy of L-O-V-E. Because Tom Krell — the talented gent behind How to Dress Well — isn't just about fine fine smooth melodies. Nope, he's a songwriter, a producer, and — no joke — a grad student in philosophy.
Krell's a busy man as well as a smart one. After How to Dress Well's debut album Love Remains (TMT Review) started lighting up the blogosphere™, Krell went on to release last year's Just Once EP, a special orchestral course in sensual seduction, the proceeds of which were directed towards raising awareness about mental illness. Now Chicago's Acéphale label has picked up How to Dress Well and will be releasing his latest, Total Loss, this fall. How to Dress Well will be hitting select North American cities on tour this June.
06.05.12 - New York, NY - TBD
06.07.12 - Toronto, ON - The Drake
06.08.12 - Montreal, QC - Il Motore
06.09.12 - Brooklyn, NY - Public Assembly
06.13.12 - Vancouver, BC - Waldorf Hotel
06.14.12 - Portland, OR - Holocene
06.15.12 - San Francisco, CA - Rickshaw Stop
06.16.12 - Los Angeles, CA - The Echo
06.23.12 - Calgary, AB - Sled Island Festival
• How to Dress Well: http://howtodresswell.blogspot.com
• Acéphale: http://acephale.bigcartel.com
More about: How to Dress Well


text:
CBI director-general Carolyn Fairbairn said it was an "important milestone" on the way to a deal, citing plans to cut red tape particularly for small businesses.
She said: "The single market has been the foundation of our economic success."
Simon Walker, director general of the Institute of Directors, said the deal on the table was better than expected but that "no one should get carried away just yet" about hopes to cut bureaucracy, put the brakes on political integration, and boost competition.
The IoD said the majority of its members were waiting to see the final outcome of renegotiations before deciding how to vote on the in-out EU referendum.
Terry Scuoler, chief executive of the manufacturers' organisation EEF, said Mr Cameron had "at face value, achieved some success" in EU talks. He said many companies wanted to see a "quick and successful resolution to this debate".
John Longworth, director-general of the British Chambers of Commerce, said: "While Brussels-watchers will pore over every draft and every statement, most business people will want to wait to see a final UK-EU deal before assessing carefully the impact on their businesses and their vote."
Jurgen Maier, the head of engineering giant Siemens in the UK, called for an end to the "uncertainty" surrounding the UK's membership of the EU.
He said he was convinced the prospects for the company would "not be as good" if the country decided to leave the EU.
Chancellor George Osborne has urged businesses to speak out in the campaign.
He told them: "You are going to be on the sharp end of the economic consequences of the decision the country takes and the potential uncertainty that may follow."


text:
Asia's largest surfboard manufacturing plant, Thailand's Cobra International Co. Ltd., is locking its doors. According to a letter sent to Cobra's international partners on Wednesday December 3, 2008, Cobra and it's labor force, Cobra Labor Union, have failed to negotiate a work compromise after five weeks of meetings.
Cobra International cited rising manufacturing costs in its letter, and stated that they are locking out the union employees beginning December 4th. The 55,000 square-meter factory will be shut down for at least five days, according to the letter.
Cobra International manufactures surfboards for one of the surfboard market leaders, SurfTech, as well as hardgoods for the sailboard and kiteboard world.
How this work stoppage will affect shipments to the US is still unclear. It's fairly safe to assume that most shops are already stocked for the Christmas season.
"This won't effect the holiday season at all," said Encinitas Surfboards owner Marc Adam, whose shop stocks a smattering of SurfTech models. "I guarantee you all the shops up and down the coast are stocked, and if they aren't, the SurfTech warehouse in Orange County has plenty of boards."
The Cobra International Co., Ltd letter is reprinted below:
The current political and world economic climate makes it is necessary for Cobra International to control rising manufacturing costs. After the failure of 5 weeks of negotiations between the two parties and after the Cobra Labour Union did not accept Cobra Internationals final offer the Union deemed the negotiations a failure.
The management regrets that the current situation could not be resolved thru mediation and hopes to resolve this situation as soon as possible.
To ensure the safety for the non Cobra Labour Union affiliated staff and to avoid any intentional damage to the companies plant the Cobra Management called for a Special Paid Holiday effective December 3, 2008, and have no other choice but to announce a lockout effective 8 am December 4, 2008.
Cobra International will welcome Employee's who wish to work back into the factory as early as Monday, December 8, 2008.
Unfortunately this issue will affect all shipment plans currently in place. As soon as physically possible we will supply you with a current finished goods list and revised production output plans.
Please inform your Customer Service person of any specific PO's in your shipment plan that should take first priority, so that we can work with you to lower the impact on your business.
After receiving your priorities and/or partial shipment instructions we will get back to you ASAP with revised shipment plans. –end letter–


text:
Approaching the summit ridge...
|[ Sizes: Orig | Med | Small | Thumb ]
Approaching the summit ridge of Mount Price on the "Slabs of Insanity". The left hand notch is closer to the summit, but requires exposed climbing to follow the ridge to the top. An easier route is found by taking the righthand notch, then dropping down onto the west side of the crest and making an ascending traverse to the summit. Taken August 2002.
Rate This Image
Current Score: 74.51%
Log In To Vote
[ View 5 Votes | Post Comment ]
Mount Price (Mountain/Rock)
steeleman's Image Gallery
"The Slabs of Insanity" (Route)
Image Data
Image ID: 25171
Hits: 4602
Lat/Lon: 38.86400°N / 120.173°W
Object Title: Approaching the summit ridge...


text:
ATLANTA — Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson has announced the creation of a search committee that will assist him in the process of selecting the next president of Gwinnett Technical College (GTC).
Jackson's choice will replace President Sharon Bartels, who retired on May 1.
The search committee will be chaired by Wendell Dallas, the vice president for operations at Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas and chairman of the GTC Board of Directors.
In the coming weeks, committee members will conduct interviews with applicants who respond to a national announcement for the position.
Their job will be to narrow the applicants down to three candidates and then provide Jackson with those names.
The entire process to select the next president of GTC is expected to take several weeks.
David H. Welden, the college's executive vice president for finance and administration, is serving as the interim president until a new president is named.


text:
One of the results from Chrysler's early confidence in the Airflow was that it ended up offering a wide range of variations and bodystyles on the theme, distributed among three Chrysler brands. Which to choose for today's Airflow enthusiast, then? The Imperials have become quite rare, b ... Read more
Chrysler's 1934 Airflow looked like nothing else on the road. Photos courtesy Chrysler. As the 1920s gave way to the 1930s, the Art Deco movement influenced everything from industrial design through architecture, including automotive design. In 1934, the limited-production Stout Scarab tried ... Read more
Restoring a rare car can be a daunting challenge if it's incomplete, but that's apparently not the case with this 1934 De Soto Airflow coupe for sale on Hemmings.com. While it is disassembled and in need of cosmetic and mechanical attention, its restoration should be more like piecing t ... Read more


text:
It's not just the San Diego Zoo Safari Park celebrating condor successes so far this year. The Oregon Zoo's California condors have laid 10 eggs this year, with one more on the way.
That's a record for the zoo.
At the Safari Park, two baby condors were hatched recently. Two other eggs are in incubators. It's all good news for the remarkable birds.
When the California Condor Recovery Program began in the 1980s, only 22 condors were estimated to be in the wild.
That number has grown to 370.
Here's a link to a story with more of the details of the success at the Oregon Zoo.


text:
Student finance for undergraduates at The University of Manchester
If you've got the ability, we believe that finance shouldn't be a barrier to you coming here and being successful.
That's why we've invested in one of the most generous financial support packages in the UK. Approximately a third of all our students will receive bursaries of up to £2,500 per year – and many will receive more.
You don't have to pay your fees up front, and you can get plenty of information and advice to help you manage your money.
2018 finance
If you're planning to join us in 2018, here's our latest information on fees and finances.
Read more


text: Do you hate that squishy jiggling "extension" on your belly? Has it been sooo long since the last time you felt you look good in a bikini? I will tell you here about some simple things you can do to get that gorgeous flat stomach you've always dreamt about. And no, I am not talking about liposuction! 1- Substitute your …Read More »


text:
Mamadou Sakho set for Reds return
Brendan Rodgers is considering a defensive reshuffle to keep Liverpool's Premier League title challenge on track as centre-back Mamadou Sakho closes in on a return from injury.
• Usher: Liverpool thrill again
• Rodgers concerned by Reds' defending
Rodgers has confirmed that Sakho, 24, signed from Paris Saint-Germain for 15 million pounds last summer, is around a week away from being available after two months out with a hamstring problem.
And the France international is in the frame to head straight back into the starting XI as the Reds bid to sort out a porous back line.
Having kept clean sheets in each of their opening three league games this season, Liverpool have managed just four in 24 top-flight matches since.
And they have been beset by a number of defensive howlers over the last month, beginning with Kolo Toure's poor pass across the face of his own penalty area which allowed Victor Anichebe to score West Brom's equaliser in a 1-1 draw at The Hawthorns on Feb. 2.
A 3-2 win at Fulham 10 days later came despite Toure slicing in an own goal and Martin Skrtel producing a poor clearance that led to Kieran Richardson scoring.
And Sunday's 4-3 win over Swansea was marked with another jittery defensive display, with Glen Johnson uncertain at full-back on his return from injury and Daniel Agger replaced after 63 minutes for tactical reasons.
Injuries and fluctuations in form have resulted in Rodgers using no fewer than 21 different defensive combinations in the Premier League this season, in front of ever-present goalkeeper Simon Mignolet.
The Reds boss has struggled to adequately replace the experience, organisation skills and leadership qualities of former vice-captain Jamie Carragher, who retired at the end of last season.
Carragher, restored to the side in January last year as Skrtel struggled for form, was instrumental as Liverpool went on to keep eight clean sheets in their final 16 league games of the campaign.
Four of the Reds' seven summer signings were defenders, with three of those centre-backs -- Sakho, Toure on a free transfer from Manchester City and Tiago Ilori for seven million pounds from Sporting Lisbon -- plus left-back Aly Cissokho on a season-long loan from Valencia.
Cissokho has failed to impress and is set to return to Spain at the end of the season, Ilori has been sent out on loan to Granada after failing to break into the side and Toure, after a solid start, has become prone to errors.
Rodgers has not been helped by a long-term knee injury to Jose Enrique, which shows no sign of clearing up despite surgery in November, although Jon Flanagan has impressed in his absence.
Johnson has also struggled with injuries this season, making his return against Swansea after a month out with groin and ankle problems.
Rodgers is hopeful of a quick return for Sakho, who sustained his hamstring injury during the 2-1 Premier League defeat at Chelsea on Dec. 29.
He said: "He is back on the field. Hopefully over the next week to 10 days, he won't be far away."
Rodgers acknowledged, though, that there is only so much he can do to sort out his team's defence.
The Reds boss has become increasingly concerned that his team's haphazard defending could derail their chances of a first league title since 1990.
Rodgers has insisted all season that Champions League qualification is his priority, but does not want to settle for finishing fourth.
Sunday's win over Swansea strengthened Liverpool's grip on fourth spot, as they moved six points ahead of fifth-placed Tottenham, who were beaten 1-0 at Norwich.
While his side have overtaken Manchester City as the Premier League's top scorers, with 70 goals, after scoring four against Swansea, they have conceded more than any other team in the top half of the table, except for Newcastle.
Discussing his side's defending, Rodgers added: "The problem is that it's not coaching. Some of the situations in which we conceded goals -- you can't coach that.
"There's a feel when you're in the game -- of how to defend -- and you have to use that experience to be able to defend properly. I've always said that, ever since I've been here."
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. Learn more.


text:
Melina & Chad's Wedding at Roger Williams Park Casino
March 4th is a fantastic day to get married. In fact it was March 4th, 2000 that I tied the knot with the love of my life. So I was extra excited to be photographing Melina & Chad's wedding on March 4, 2011!
We started the day at the Warwick Radisson, where Melina and the gals were all gathered into Melina's suite having too much fun and getting made up for the day. After a few final touches in the makeup chair, Melina was ready for her dress and her bridal debut. And what a stunning debut it was, between the elegant gown and the jeweled accessories, Melina's wardrobe was almost as dazzling as her smile. We didn't have much time to admire her couture however, as the trolley was downstairs waiting to take us to the wedding. So after a few quick photos on the way downstairs, we all headed off for the church.
The sun was imparting a late afternoon glow when we arrived at St. Peter's Church in Warwick, RI, and that glow filtered in through the church windows and bathed Milena & Chad in a soft, golden, light as they happily made their lifetime vows to one another. The assembled crowd cheered as they walked down the aisle as husband and wife and into the sunset. And that was when the real fun began!
Loading up on the trolley we headed over to Roger Williams Park. With the last few minutes of sunset, we took advantage of the beautiful architecture at the Temple to Music. Then it was down the hill to the carousel, where the beautiful antique horses were chomping at the bit for a ride by the elegant wedding party. After a few laps, we took advantage of the other unique features of the carousel to capture some fun photos of the newly married couple before heading up to the Casino to join the gathered guests. And just in time, as the party was getting started awaiting only the arrival of the guests of honor to kick into full gear!
Click here to see a few more: http://www.pbase.com/jamisonwexlerphoto/melinachad
6 Responses to "Melina & Chad's Wedding at Roger Williams Park Casino"
Neil Cowley Says:
March 10th, 2011 at 3:47 pm
Sweet day, and for once I was attending! Wish I got a ride on the carousel, those are some sweet shots!!!
Kate Says:
March 10th, 2011 at 3:59 pm
Most beautiful bride. Ever.
Jamie Says:
March 10th, 2011 at 4:20 pm
Thanks Neil. You'll just have to come back to Providence soon! I'm sure Ms. Doyle will take you for a ride on the carousel…as long as you wear the boots! It was great meeting you!
zofia Says:
March 11th, 2011 at 10:56 am
Great work, Jamie! Melina's expression in the b/w on the street is stunning.
Jeff Turner Says:
March 12th, 2011 at 11:42 pm
Phenomenal set of photos Jamie!
Jamie Says:
March 30th, 2011 at 9:36 am
Thanks Z and Jeff!


text:
Marie E. Gorman
BATAVIA, IA — Marie E. Gorman, age 102 of Fairfield, formerly of Batavia, passed away at 8:00 AM, Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at Sunnybrook Assisted Living Center in Fairfield.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 AM, Saturday, December 22 at Grace Funeral Care in Batavia, with Pastor Greg Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Batavia Cemetery.
Visitation with the family will be from 9:30 to 10:30 AM Saturday at Grace Funeral Care in Batavia, immediately prior to the service.
Marie was born on March 25, 1910 in Wapello County, the daughter of Jesse and Nellie Acton Loy. She was educated in Batavia and graduated from Batavia High School. On March 25, 1929 she married Charley Gorman in Agency. He preceded her in death in 1996.
Survivors include one son, Loy Gorman of Montrose, CO; two daughters, Ruth Leazer of Fairfield, and LuAnn Davis of Fairfield; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; infant brother Royal; two sisters, Dorothy Berrier and Marjorie Ornduff; two sons-in-law, Newell Leazer and Jerry Davis; and one daughter-in-law, Helen Gorman.
Marie was a homemaker and farm wife.
She was a member of the Batavia United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, knitting, and word search puzzles.
She spent many long hours working in her garden, and canning the produce.
A memorial fund is being established for the Batavia United Methodist Church.
Please visit us at www.gracefuneralcare.com


text:
If an item you ordered from TextbookRush does not meet your expectations due to an error on our part, simply fill out a return request and then return it by mail within 30 days of ordering it for a full refund of item cost.
Learn more about our returns policy
Limited time offer:
Get the first one free! (?)
All the information you need in one place! Each Study Brief is a summary of one specific subject; facts, figures, and explanations to help you learn faster.
List price: $40.00Copyright year: 2008Publisher: InterVarsity PressPublication date: 11/13/2008Binding: PaperbackPages: 518Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 1.75" tall Weight: 1.694Language: English
Eckhard J. Schnabel (Ph.D., University of Aberdeen) is Mary F. Rockefeller Distinguished Professor of New Testament Studies at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary in South Hamilton, Massachusetts. He has taught previously at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School (Deerfield, Illinois), Freie Theologische Akademie (Giessen, Germany), Wiedenest Bible College (Bergneustadt, Germany) and Asian Theological Seminary (Manila, Philippines). His books include Early Christian Mission (volumes 1 & 2) and Der erste Brief des Paulus an die Korinther, and he is the author of numerous articles, including "Luke" (with David W. Pao) in Commentary on the New Testament Use of the Old Testament and contributions in InterVarsity Press's Dictionary of Paul and His Letters and Dictionary of the Later New Testament & Its Developments.
*A minimum purchase of $35 is required. Shipping is provided via FedEx SmartPost®
and FedEx Express Saver®. Average delivery time is 1 – 5 business days, but
is not guaranteed in that timeframe. Also allow 1 - 2 days for processing. Free shipping is eligible only in the continental United States and excludes
Hawaii, Alaska and Puerto Rico. FedEx service marks used by permission."Marketplace"
orders are not eligible for free or discounted shipping.
Learn more about the TextbookRush


text:
Back in January, Miami Marlins outfielder Logan Morrison introduced the gesture of "LoMoing" during his spoof audition tape for the 2012 MLB Fan Cave. Shortly after the video was posted, LoMoing became a trending web meme, leading to hundreds of user-generated LoMoing submissions from across the world. Morrison, one of the most popular MLB players on Twitter, also ran a #LoMoining contest from @LoMoMarlin , asking fans to tweet their most creative LoMoing pictures.
Today, we present Morrison's personal favorite LoMoing submissions. All of the fans featured were given a signed baseball from Morrison.
What is your favorite #LoMoing photo? Tweet us at @MLBFanCave.


text:
I've been busy preparing for my Couponing for Good! Service Project for Champions for Kids utilizing All You Magazine. I headed to Walmart (the only retail location that sells All You Magazine) and shopped for items to donate to my local Ronald McDonald House.
I'm excited to participate in this service project to help show how couponers can make a difference. It's extremely important for coupon users to give back to the community. Couponers are uniquely qualified to donate the maximum amount of goods for the least amount of money. Typically, my donations are made to the Food Bank and SPCA. I regularly purchase items free or almost free after sales and coupons. I shop over multiple weeks then make large donations after a few months. I am able to make a larger impact using coupons than I could ever imagine had I paid full price.
I prepared for my Walmart shopping trip by checking all the available Walmart coupon matchups. I first looked at the coupon matchups for the February and March All You Magazines then the most recent Walmart coupon matchups to determine which products fit with the Wish List from Ronald McDonald House. After checking the coupon matchups, I put together a shopping list and clipped all my coupons. My coupons were obtained from recent issues of the All You Magazine, coupon inserts from the newspaper and printable coupons.
The key aspect to saving with coupons is being prepared. After preparing for my Couponing for Good! shopping trip. I took the following items to the store with me:
- Shopping List
- Clipped Coupons
- Coupon Binder (in case I found other deals)
- Reusable Shopping Bags
- Cell Phone for pictures
During my shopping trip, I purchased a few frozen items, butter, snacks, cleaning supplies and laundry supplies as requested in the Ronald McDonald House Wish List. I also purchased a can of cranberry sauce and construction paper for myself. Additionally, I looked at storage containers but didn't make a purchase.
Some of my purchases were over my goal price; however, I feel that I saved a respectable amount of money using coupons to donate requested items to Ronald McDonald House. I hope others will see how a little bit of preparation, an All You Magazine, and other coupons can make a difference in someones life.
Make sure to view photos of my #AllYouCFK shopping trip on my Couponing for Good Google Plus Album.
More information about Champions for Kids can be found at:
- Website: http://championsforkids.org/
- Twitter Handle: https://twitter.com/#!/champions4kids
- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/ChampionsForKids
This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias. All opinions are 100% my own and may differ from others. #CBias