text:
Magic Spells
Magic on Facebook!
Visit The Wishing Well
& Make A Wish!
🔑 Enter Your Login Details
Share The Magic ...
Facebook | Twitter | Google Plus | Digg | StumbleUpon
Learn to do proper magic - buy the book!
Magic Spells & Potions
REAL Magic by StarFields
How to do magic right - available for INSTANT download.
Buy THE Book on Modern Energy Magic
Do you love working with energy, playing with energy, talking about energy and discovering more about MODERN energy?
Then join The Guild of Energists today!
THE place to be for MODERN energists.
GoE - We LOVE Energy!
All magic spells, magic articles, text & images by StarFields unless otherwise stated.


text:
Older News » Managing your child's weightLast updated 5:04 PM on 7 June 2012
Your family is the best influence for showing your child how to manage their weight.
That's the advice of the childhood obesity experts for keeping a child's weight down.
Dr Shirley Alexander, specialist in child obesity at The Children's Hospital Westmead, says: "Try and get the whole family to develop healthier lifestyle habits and through that, hopefully get some weight-loss in the children."
The most recent official figures suggest as many as one in four school-aged children fits into the category of being mildly overweight to obese.
A growing problem
Paying attention to what and how children eat is the first step towards parents and carers being able manage their children's weight.
Changes in our eating habits over many years have dramatically affected our calorie intake. Up to one-third of children's intake today can be what Shirley calls wasted calories.
These tend to be calories in high-energy foods like chips, sweets and sweet drinks, and should only be eaten as treats.
"They're empty calories. They don't provide anything else. They don't provide any vitamins or minerals or any other useful nutrition," says Shirley.
Read the full article on School A to Z.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Ah, yes, the old conspiracy theorySKYO wrote:Well what GM goes out and intentionally says YES we are very interested in acquiring this player that is still under contract.$lacker wrote: LeBrun now saying Isles not in the Luongo "sweepstakes" either anymore. Scratch another one off the long list.
We typically hear all about that AFTER a GM acquires that player.
Talks between the #Isles and Nabokov have come to a standstill. The soon-to-be 38yo goalie with test the free agency market come July 5
I too thought for a long time that we could get something in return for Lu (and still think there was probably a better deal on table last year, pre-lockout), I just don't see why any GM would give up assets for him at this point when everyone knows GIllis has to deal him or buy him out. Maybe one of you guys could give me a team and a reason why they would take on the contract and who would be realistically coming back. And don't tell me its a good contract, everyone knows it's not, including Gillis and Roberto "My contract sucks. That's what the problem is. Unfortunately, it's a big factor in trading me, and it's probably why I'm still here" Luongo.


text:
What is the volume of the solid formed by rotating this right angled triangle about the hypotenuse?
These formulae are often quoted, but rarely proved. In this article, we derive the formulae for the volumes of a square-based pyramid and a cone, using relatively simple mathematical concepts.
A right circular cone is filled with liquid to a depth of half its vertical height. The cone is inverted. How high up the vertical height of the cone will the liquid rise?
A plastic funnel is used to pour liquids through narrow apertures. What shape funnel would use the least amount of plastic to manufacture for any specific volume ?
What shapes should Elly cut out to make a witch's hat? How can she make a taller hat?
In Fill Me Up we invited you to sketch graphs as vessels are filled with water. Can you work out the equations of the graphs?
How much peel does an apple have?


text:
Style # 217005
AVAILABILITY: Unavailable for immediate shipment.
Turn heads in this bebe bodycon dress, featuring a tie dye effect that pops and a comfy lightweight stretch that accentuates the curves. Try yours with a pair of nude pumps or sandals to offset the print.
- 92% nylon, 8% spandex
- Center back to hem: 27.75" (71 cm)
- Hand wash
- Made in USA with imported materials
- Model is 5'9" and wears a US size S
Tie Dye Racerback Dress is rated out of 5 by 6.
Rated 4 out of 5 by Cris8 from Very cute dress if you get the right tye-dye version I'm 4'10. I bought both the small and medium. The small was too short. The medium fit great. It hugs my body, not loose. The only thing I didn't like about the medium that it's more light blue/white like the picture. The small dress had way more of the dark blue throughout the dress which i liked!
Date published: 2014-05-14
Rated 2 out of 5 by Bebelover151 from Disappointment Was super disappointed when I put on the dress and it hardly covered over my butt. I always get p/s in their bodycon dresses and they got fine. This one however looks like a shirt when you hold it up it's so short. Not to mention this fabric doesn't stick and stretch like most of the other body con dresses by bebe. Loved the colors and pattern though would have kept it if it wasn't so short. I'm only 5'1
Date published: 2014-05-06
Rated 2 out of 5 by CocoChanellv from Not for me I found this dress way too short and I'm only 5'1" 100 lbs. Also, it's a lot more blue and brighter in person.
Date published: 2014-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by Denlove19 from Love it:-)))) This dress is soooo cute!!!! Love the color and the fabric super stretch:-)))) must have for the summer!!!!
Date published: 2013-05-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by AISSA711 from Beautiful color!!!!! I love the colors looks more white online in person its like an ice blue fits great!!!!
Date published: 2013-05-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by NikkieGiovanni from Cute and flirty I love this tie-dyed pattern as it is very different. Fits like most of Bebe's tubular dresses and is actual more vibrant in color in person
Date published: 2013-04-20


text:
BATON ROUGE, LA (WAFB) - Gov. Bobby Jindal dodged questions about whether he'll visit the site of a massive sinkhole that has swallowed nine acres of land in swampy Assumption Parish.
Residents displaced since August have criticized the governor for having never traveled to see the sinkhole or speak with the families.
Asked Wednesday if he'll go the site, Jindal said he gets constant updates from state agencies overseeing response efforts. He pledged to hold Houston-based Texas Brine accountable for the damage and to make sure people are compensated for their losses.
But the governor wouldn't directly answer repeated questions about checking out the sinkhole in person.
WAFB reporter Greg Meriwether asked the governor a third time if he had any plans to go down there in person
"Again, I will continue to work with those agencies and we'll continue to work with local officials and those agencies to make sure the people are compensated," Jindal repeated.
"To make sure we hold Texas Brine accountable, to make sure under the permit and state law, they do what they are required to do to compensate folks who's property has been damaged, who've been inconvenienced and again we're going to continue to do everything we can to make sure that happens.
Scientists say the sinkhole formed after the failure of an underground salt cavern operated by Texas Brine, which extracted brine and piped it to nearby petrochemical facilities.
Copyright 2013 WAFB. All rights reserved.


text:
Viral skin infections
Several common childhood viral infections cause widespread exanthems (rashes):
- Measles (morbilli)
- German measles (rubella)
- Chickenpox (varicella)
- Erythema infectiosum and papular purpuric gloves and socks syndrome (parvovirus)
- Roseola (erythema subitum, due to herpes virus 6 and 7)
- Infectious mononucleosis or glandular fever (Ebstein Barr virus)
- Enterovirus infections
Other viral syndromes include:
- Pityriasis rosea, at present of unknown cause
- Hand foot and mouth disease (enteroviral vesicular stomatitis), due to coxsackie infection. More widespread vesicular eruptions can also be due to enterovirus.
- Infantile papular acrodermatitis (Gianotti-Crosti syndrome) is most often caused by infectious mononucleosis (Epstein Barr Virus) or hepatitis B.
- Laterothoracic exanthem (asymmetric periflexural exanthem of childhood or APEC), cause uncertain
- Haemorrhagic fevers caused by togavirus, bunyavirus and arenavirus are potentially fatal, with bleeding into the skin
- Smallpox, a deadly disease hopefully now eradicated by widespread vaccination
- Cowpox
- Monkeypox, a newly emerged pox virus present in the Congo
- Chikungunya fever, dengue and dengue haemorrhagic fever and zika fever (due to arboviruses).
- Other haemorrhagic fevers include Crimean-Congo haemorrhagic fever (nairovirus), Lassa fever (arenavirus), Ebola haemorrhagic fever and Marburg haemorrhagic fever (filovirus).
- Epidermodysplasia verruciformis is a genetic disorder in which there are numerours viral warts and predisposition to skin cancer
- Various skin complaints are more common with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infections (AIDS) including acute human immunodeficiency virus infection syndrome and Kaposi sarcoma (which is due to infection with herpes virus 8)
- Rickettsial diseases are due to organisms classified between bacteria and virusues.
- Yellow fever is a serious flavivirus infection, which is characterised by yellow skin and eyes due to jaundice.
Localised skin conditions caused by viral infections include:
- Herpes simplex (cold sores and genital herpes), eczema herpeticum
- Herpes zoster (shingles)
- Herpangina / vesicular stomatitis (oral ulcers)
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Viral warts (verrucas, genital warts or condylomas and squamous cell papillomas)
- Orf
- Milker's nodules
In the future, we expect to classify more skin conditions as viral in origin as more sophisticated tests for viral particles become available.
Viral infections including viral hepatitis sometimes give rise to:


text:
Pennsylvanians who line up to purchase new hunting licenses as soon as they go on sale often are driven by a desire to obtain special property-specific permits to hunt and harvest antlerless deer.
The only problem is that those permits, issued as part of the Deer Management Assistance Program, or DMAP, in some cases aren't available when license sales begin.
It's a scenario the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners is looking to change.
The board on Tuesday voted to bump up the application deadline for landowners interested in taking part in the DMAP program. By requiring landowner applications to be submitted by May 1 — a month earlier than the current deadline — the commissioners hope all permits for all DMAP properties will be available when licenses go on sale.
The Game Commission also would speed up its distribution of application forms to landowners, making the forms available at each of the agency's regional offices by Feb. 15 of each year.
"This change will benefit hunters, but there may be some confusion for landowners," said Chris Rosenberry, who heads up the Game Commission's Deer and Elk Section. "In an effort to reduce potential problems, we will be sending letters and applications to landowners who participated in DMAP to assist them in making this transition."
DMAP provides an additional means for qualifying landowners to manage deer to meet their specific land-use goals. DMAP permits can be used only to harvest antlerless deer on the properties for which the permits are issued.
The DMAP permits hunters obtain are separate from the antlerless licenses sent out by county treasurers, and DMAP permits are not counted as part of the three-license limit that exists for antlerless licenses in most parts of the state.
Hunters can get up to two DMAP permits per property.
DMAP permits can be purchased through the Pennsylvania Automated Licensing System (PALS), but because some properties make only a handful of permits available, securing a permit can be a challenge. That's why many of the hunters who seek DMAP permits each year buy their hunting licenses on the first day of sales annually – the second Monday of June.
Based on the application schedule that had been used, however, permits for many DMAP properties weren't available to purchase until late June, or even early July.
And if permits for a specific property weren't available right away, interested hunters had few options but to check back at a later time.
"This change is one of convenience for hunters," Rosenberry said. "Now hunters will be able to purchase all of their hunting licenses and DMAP permits at one time."


text:
Please Note: By clicking a link to any resource listed on this page, you will be leaving the KidsHealth site.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The CDC (the national public health institute of the United States) promotes health and quality of life by preventing and controlling disease, injury, and disability.
National Safety Council
The National Safety Council offers information on first aid, CPR, environmental health, and safety.
American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)
The AAP is committed to the health and well-being of infants, adolescents, and young adults. The website offers news articles and tips on health for families.
Poison Control Centers
Use this toll-free number to reach any of the United States' 65 local poison control centers - (800) 222-1222 - or visit the website to find the poison control center nearest you.


text:
via press release:
A HISTORY(R) EXCLUSIVE "TARGETING BIN LADEN" TO PREMIERE ON TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 at 8 PM ET
New York, NY, August 31, 2011 – HISTORY will take viewers inside the dedicated effort to hunt and kill Osama Bin Laden in TARGETING BIN LADEN. This two-hour special event premieres on Tuesday, September 6 at 8pm ET featuring exclusive interviews with President Barack Obama and other senior aides. The announcement was made today by Nancy Dubuc, President and General Manager, HISTORY.
In addition to President Obama, interviewees include National Security Advisor, Tom Donilon; White House Chief Counter-Terrorism Advisor, John O. Brennan; Ben Rhodes, Deputy National Security Advisor for Strategic Communications; former CIA Director, Gen. Michael Vincent Hayden; former CIA Deputy Director of Counter-Terrorism, Philip Mudd; members of Congress; policy experts and others.
Rigorously researched, TARGETING BIN LADEN will take you inside this critical effort and examine the historical ramifications for President Obama's administration as well as look at the role of the dedicated men and women who worked for many years over several administrations to make this possible. TARGETING BIN LADEN uses historical footage, photographs and dramatic re-enactments to illustrate one of the most important missions in our nation's history.
TARGETING BIN LADEN is produced for HISTORY by Nutopia, producers of History's Emmy(R)-Award winning AMERICA THE STORY OF US. Nutopia's CEO Jane Root is executive producer. The special is produced by Phil Craig (producer of six films about America's secret war with Al Qaeda, including the Emmy-nominated docudrama about United Flight 93, The Flight that Fought Back, Attack on the Pentagon and 911 State of Emergency) and directed by Bruce Goodison, who worked with Craig on The Flight That Fought Back. Julian P. Hobbs and Susan Werbe are executive producers for HISTORY.
About HISTORY(R)
HISTORY(R) and HISTORY(R) HD are the leading destinations for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network's program offerings are hit series such as American Pickers, Ax Men, American Restoration, Ice Road Truckers, Top Gear, Pawn Stars and Top Shot, as well as acclaimed specials including Gettysburg, America the Story of Us, WWII in HD, 102 Minutes That Changed America and Life After People. HISTORY has earned four Peabody Awards, seven Primetime Emmy(R) Awards, 12 News & Documentary Emmy(R) Awards and received the prestigious Governor's Award from the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for the network's Save Our History(R) campaign dedicated to historic preservation and history education. Take a Veteran to School Day is the network's signature initiative connecting America's schools and communities with veterans from all wars. The HISTORY website, located at http://www.history.com, is the leading online resource for all things history, featuring over 20,000 videos, images, audio clips, articles and interactive features that allow visitors to dig deeper into a broad range of thousands of historical topics.


text:
War is brewing between the Federation and the Klingons, and the fate of an undeveloped race – the Organians – hangs in the balance. But there's more to the Organians than meets the eye, as the Enterprise learns in "Errand of Mercy."
Mission Log #26 – Episode 026 – Errand of Mercy
You guys missed the point that the mere presence of violent beings such as the Humans and the Klingons is painful to their species. The presence of war like attitudes and violence throughout the galaxy would threaten their peace. And despite of this and their distaste for interference the Oregonians still take that step to prevent a situation that will engulf the entire Galaxy and threaten their lives.
War is stupid and it hurts more then just the two sides.
Maybe you could have used music from Information Society for this episode.
Regarding Kirk's shifting stances from diplomat to soldier, if we need to reconcile them I wonder if we can make a case for this being a study in being a solider, following orders, etc.
When Kirk's mission is more open-ended and he's on his own judgement, he is more likely to seek the peaceful solution as that is his mandate. However, in a state of war, he shifts to the soldier mentality and follows the ethos of the Federation more strictly.
So the arc is not just Kirk learning a lesson about war on behalf of the Federation, but also perhaps being shown exactly how far he shuts his normal judgement down . Is he just being a good soldier, or is he welcoming dropping some of the responsibilities and focusing on something simple in a conflict?
So that's twice Ken's freaked out at a suggestion that struggle is endemic to human existence.
I don't know what causes it, but remind me never to question his right to chemically-induced space spore bliss.
Something I thought of while watching the episode toward the end:
The Organians stop a conflict between the Federation and the Klingons by heating their weapons so that they can't be used. While it seems like a lame power for a super powerful race, it makes sense in a way. They are a race that has evolved far beyond humanity, so they likely look at the two sides the way we look at single celled organisms. Their response is as simple as, "Look how this specimen reacts to heat negatively." To do anything more complex would just seem unnecessary toward a race so simple.


text:
Jesse Silva is the Librarian for Federal Documents, Legal Studies, Political Science and Public Policy at the University of California, Berkeley. He has a Master's of Library and Information Science from San Jose State University, and a Bachelor's degree in Community Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. He is a co-author of the book Legal Executions in California: A Comprehensive Registry, 1851-2005. Email your questions about Congressional documents to him at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Karen Munro was the E-Learning Librarian at the University of California, Berkeley and is now the Head of the University of Oregon Portland Library/Learning Commons. She has a Master's of Library Science from the University of British Columbia, a Master's of Fine Arts (Creative Writing) from the University of Iowa, and a Bachelor's degree in English Literature from McGill University. She can be reached at email@example.com


text:
"Just another tidbit of Easter European reaction to President Obama's missile defense decision, to drop Bush-era plans for a missile shield with radar based in the Czech Republic and missiles based in Poland: a news headline (not an op-ed) on page 1 of major Czech newspaper Mlada Fronta Dnes today read 'There Will Not Be Radar. Russia Won.'"
America's Allies
In our increasingly globalized world, extensive international alliances have become a common means of diplomacy as well as achieving strategic goals.
This web of alliances is particularly recognizable in international organizations like the UN and NATO, which, respectively, had 192 and 28 participant nations in 2012. These organizations have helped establish new and lasting ties between various nations. In turn, as was recently seen in Georgia, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Libya, an aggression against one nation often (in terms of the collective retaliatory measures) means aggression against its allies. On one hand, this can provide a deterrent for any preemptive war or international aggression. On the other hand, if an act of war or aggression does occur, the response and retaliation is inevitably stronger and usually longer lasting. It can also draw in allies on either side of a battlefield or issue who would not have independently committed to a course of action.
As one of the most powerful countries in the world, the United States has an established set of allies, some stronger and/or more reliable than others. But what nations can be called a true ally? Where do countries like Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, India and others fall? Who are America's strongest allies? What does being such an ally entail?
In 1946, Churchill called the U.S.-U.K. alliance the "Special Relationship". In March of 2012, President Obama called this relationship "one of the greatest alliances the world has ever known." Prime Minister David Cameron followed Obama's remarks by saying, "Whether it is defeating the Nazis, standing up to the Soviets, defending the Korean peninsula or hunting down al-Qaida in Afghanistan, there can be no more tangible illustration of our two nations defending our values and advancing our interests." The two leaders reaffirmed this "special relationship," a relationship that in many ways began as early as the aftermath of the War of 1812.
Moving beyond the U.K., the United States was instrumental in establishing an independent Israeli state over 60 years ago. As a result, Israel is another of America's strongest and most strategic allies, though no formal treaty has been signed that officially makes the two nations allies. Currently, American foreign policy and military efforts are helping Israel maintain itself as a sovereign state in the face of its many adversaries in the Middle East. In return for continued U.S. allegiance, Israel has provided manpower and regional support for America's Global War on Terror.
Unlike the U.K., this alliance is much more controversial. Opponents of the alliance claim that this relationship is helping Israel become a repressive force within its own borders and beyond. They claim that Palestine has just as much right to exist as a sovereign nation as Israel does. Critics also point to Israel's regionally superior military and weapons systems, arguing that the nation can defend itself without American military and financial aid. Many other Americans, though, believe that Israel is a crucial and unshakable U.S. ally. This contingent contends that an Israeli-U.S. alliance is key to keeping stability in the Middle East and even throughout the world. Some would also argue that the demise of a democratic Israel signals danger ahead for western democracies in general.
With respect to the current official position of the U.S. concerning Israel and Palestine, there remains controversy between the two allies. President Obama made official remarks in May 2011 that there should be two sovereign states, based on borders previous to the Six-Day War in 1967. The Israeli response to this suggestion was unfavorable: Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu said "a retreat to the 1967 borders would leave segments of Israel's population outside those lines, and 'indefensible.'"
Further possible strains in the relationship surround Iran's likely pursuit of nuclear weapons and the potential for Israel to take unilateral action against it. The leaders of Iran have stated on many occasions their desire to eliminate Israel. Recently, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei went so far as to say that Israel is a "cancerous tumor that should be cut and will be cut". If Israel takes unilateral action, the U.S.-Israeli relationship could be impacted negatively as the U.S. decides what actions it is willing to take.
While Israel was geographically advantageous against the Soviet Union during the Cold War, the post-war negotiations with Eastern Europe have been more critical in weakening any lingering communist influences. Following the disintegration of the Soviet Union, American diplomats were quick to seek new partnerships with the freed satellite states, hoping to spread democratic ideals and more economic freedom. With their proximity to a reconstituted Russia, these nations could provide a stabilizing buffer zone for the rest of Europe.
Poland and the Czech Republic have emerged as two of the most successful and stable former-Soviet client states, and have become some of America's closest allies. For instance, President Bush negotiated with both nations regarding the construction of missile defense systems in their territory in order to further nuclear deterrence from an increasingly aggressive Russia, or a potentially nuclear Iran or Syria. Although Russia was predictably unhappy over the decision, Poland and the Czech Republic had the assurance of a strong connection and allegiance with the U.S.
However, the close relationship between the U.S and Poland as well as the Czech Republic was damaged in 2009, when President Obama scrapped the missile defense program and signed the New START agreement following pressure from Moscow. In doing so, the two young allies were left in a precarious position. While some believe that President Obama's decision was critical in maintaining an international policy of nuclear peace and deterrence, others strongly chastised the President for abandoning the Czech Republic and Poland. Obama's critics claim that no matter the President's personal beliefs regarding the issue, America made a promise to its allies and that promise should have been fulfilled.
In Iraq some are also questioning America's abandoned promise. Becoming a strategic ally just several years after being one of America's most serious enemies, the U.S.-Iraqi relationship is one of the most interesting and heavily debated. After capturing, jailing, and executing Iraq's former-dictator, Saddam Hussein, U.S. troops remained in Iraq until December 2011 in order to help foster the development of a stable, pro-western, democratic Iraq. As concern over Iran looms, the American alliance with Iraq becomes increasingly strategic. Critics of continued U.S. involvement in Iraq, however, have said that the financial and military burden of the war on the United States must be the main concern. Therefore, they argue, the decision to pull out of Iraq was the right one. Others have claimed that the troop withdrawal was inopportune and leaves Iraq in a vulnerable position, while also compromising U.S. interests in the Middle East.
Lastly, for the purposes of this overview, are Taiwan and South Korea.
A nation founded by anti-communist, Chinese dissidents following Mao's political victory and the establishment of the People's Republic of China in 1949, the nature and extent of Taiwan's independence from China is still questioned. The United States has been a staunch ally of Taiwan, most notably by signing the Taiwan Relations Act in 1979. That act stipulates that the United States will, amongst other things, supply Taiwan with military equipment for self-defense, protect it against economic embargoes, and work to preserve its peaceful existence. As China's power continues to grow, some fear that it will attempt to reunify China by annexing Taiwan. Despite the threat, many in America believe that maintaining an alliance with an independent Taiwan is critical to both nation's diplomatic interests.
The small nation of South Korea, which lies between Japan and China on the Korean peninsula and borders North Korea, has been a strong American ally since the end of WWII when the U.S. came to the nation's defense following North Korea's invasion. In 1953, the Korean War ended in a stalemate after China intervened on the side of the Soviet-supported North Korea. Since then, America has maintained a significant military presence in South Korea, with nearly 30,000 troops stationed there in 2012. Much like the Iraq dilemma, there has been a lot of discussion over the extent of influence the U.S. should have in the country. Because of the ongoing threat from the volatile and strongly anti-American North Korea, some believe that the American presence in South Korea is the main factor deterring North Korean aggression. Due to diminishing South Korean support for U.S. military aid and a struggling American economy however, others have pushed for a full or partial troop withdrawal from the peninsula.
America's relationship with each of these allies is extremely nuanced. Moreover, the United States enjoys numerous other alliances across the globe, some of which will be discussed throughout this topic. While the world continues to grow smaller and more interdependent, international alliances will only become more complex and, perhaps, more confusing, and thus definitely a more critical factor in foreign policy. Having a background of our current relationships and our history with other nations is important in order to gain a greater, overall understanding of U.S. foreign affairs.
More About This Topic...
Click thumbnails below to view links


text:
- 2017 Bridesmaid Dresses
- 2018 Bridesmaid Dresses
- A-line Wedding Dresses
- All
- Backless Wedding Dresses
- Ball Gown Wedding Dresses
- Best Sellers
- Black Prom Dresses
- Blue Prom Dresses
- Bridesmaid Dresses
- Burgundy Prom Dresses
- Champagne Prom Dresses
- Coral Prom Dresses
- Corset Back Wedding Dresses
- Fit and Flare Wedding Dresses
- Green Prom Dresses
- Home page
- Homecoming Dresses
- Illusion Back Wedding Dresses
- Illusion Neckline Wedding Dresses
- Ivory Prom Dresses
- Lace Prom Dresses
- Lace Wedding Dresses
- Long Bridesmaid Dresses
- Long Prom Dresses
- Low Back Wedding Dresses
- Mermaid Prom Dresses
- Mermaid Wedding Dresses
- New Prom Dresses
- Pink Bridesmaid Dresses
- Pink Prom Dresses
- Prom Dresses
- Prom Dresses 2017
- Prom Dresses Toronto
- Purple Prom Dresses
- Red Prom Dresses
- Sheath/Trumpet Wedding Dresses
- Short Bridesmaid Dresses
- Short Prom Dresses
- Sleeveless Wedding Dresses
- Sweetheart Wedding Dresses
- Two Piece Prom Dresses
- V Back Wedding Dresses
- V-Neck Wedding Dresses
- Wedding Dresses
- Wedding Dresses Cap Sleeves
- Wedding Dresses Long Sleeves
- Wedding Dresses New Arrivals
- Wedding Dresses Short Sleeves
- White Prom Dresses
- Yellow Prom Dresses
Add customer reviews and testimonials to showcase your store's happy customers.
RightBrides 173163, Grey Sheath Spaghetti Straps Floor Length Long Chiffon Sleeveless Bridesmaid Dress
Bridesmaid Dresses
The earliest arrival date is Oct 04, 2018 by choosing "Rush Delivery" if order placed today.
When choosing "Custom Color" or "Custom Size", please input the color name and detailed measurements in the "additional comments" area displayed in shopping cart page. You can also write back to us after you place your order.
RightBrides 173163, Grey Sheath Spaghetti Straps Floor Length Long Chiffon Sleeveless Bridesmaid Dress
Shown Color: Grey
Silhouette: Sheath
Neckline: Spaghetti Straps
Length(Hemline): Floor Length
Fabric: Chiffon
Sleeve Length: Sleeveless
Waistline: Natural Waist
Type: Bridesmaid Dresses
Colors differ from different fabrics. There is color difference between two different fabrics, so we don't accept changing fabrics. Hope you could understand.
Please select the color you want according to the Material of the dress.
Chiffon Color Chart:
Satin Color Chart:
Taffeta Color Chart:
Organza Color Chart:
Matte Satin Color Chart:
Stretch Satin Color Chart:
Silk Like Satin Color Chart:
Related Products
$219.99 $97.99
$249.99 $89.99
$249.99 $97.99


text:
What I learned while freelancing at Cosmopolitan.
As I walked into the elegant Hearst Tower, home to many of the country's top magazines, with gleaming white floors and a two-story waterfall, I was sure my life was about to change forever. I was 23, wearing a gray hand-me-down wool dress from Bergdorf Goodman that my mother's friend gave me, and I was reporting for duty for my first job in publishing: fact-checking at Cosmopolitan.
When I moved to New York City a few months before, I had a vague but highly determined notion that I wanted to be a writer. I got jobs baby-sitting and working as a catering waitress. I obsessively read books about how to write magazine pitches, took "secrets of publishing" classes, and dutifully followed alumni networking leads. One of those leads, it so happened, led a frazzled research chief at Cosmopolitan to call me one Monday afternoon in January. "Was there any way I was free to come in and fact-check for the rest of the week on such short notice?" I burst with joy as I replied in as soothing a tone as I could muster. Yes, after checking my schedule I could be available to fact-check for the rest of the week. She told me the pay was $25 an hour and gave me the Hearst Tower address.
I was sure it was my big break. I would be meeting editors! I would learn how the publishing world worked from the inside! Cosmo was owned by Hearst, which owns many interesting publications! I would be working in the glamorous halls of the glossy mags! My foot was truly in the door!
Once I had giddily called my parents to tell them this life-changing news, reality started to set in. First off, not only had I never fact-checked; I had only a vague sense of what fact-checking was. I had mentioned in networking coffee dates that I'd like to try it, mainly because I knew I'd be a terrible copy editor and I thought fact-checking seemed easier. Mild panic set in. I Googled.
Fact-checking, it appeared, was verifying the accuracy of statements in articles using research and calling previously interviewed sources to verify quotes. That seemed like something I could handle. But another large, looming question entered my mind: What kind of facts could Cosmopolitan possibly have?
Wasn't Cosmo the mega-blockbuster magazine that features perfectly Photoshopped models with miles of cleavage and screaming headlines like "17 Sex Tips That Will Leave Him Breathless for More!" and "Why Naughty Girls Have More Fun in Bed"? I didn't qualify as a Cosmo girl. I'd never given more thought to cosmetics than could fit into a few quick and baffling trips to makeup counters in department stores. My fashion sense deeply lacked direction. And I'd never been one to gush about my sex life. Cosmo and facts immediately produced cognitive dissonance in me.
But once I entered the spotless Hearst Tower with pre-programmed elevators and sweeping views of Central Park and the Hudson River, I was committed to checking facts of any sort. The research chief I was to be working under was a tiny woman with an Italian name. She whisked me through the office, which seemed to be filled with high-heeled women who avoided eye contact, to my workstation.
"Here's the first article—it's on mascaras. All of the backup research is in the folder. I'm not sure what kinds of pens and colors you like to use, but here's a few."
Pens. Colors. This must be a test.
"Um, so is it OK if I write directly on this printout? With the colored pens?"
She looked at me, slightly puzzled. "Sure, that's fine. Just let me know if you have any other questions," she said with some hesitation. I could see the question lurking behind her eyes. "Have you done this before?" She probably already knew that the answer was no.
I opened the folder on mascaras with a level of excitement I have never personally experienced from applying mascara.
All advice in Cosmo, I quickly sussed out, is provided by "experts," whether their area of expertise is lip liner or liposuction. Any material that is vaguely health-oriented has to be verified by a medical doctor or published medical literature. All descriptions of beauty tricks must come from interviews and are cross-checked with follow-up emails or calls from the research team. And every product must be checked for correct spelling and price. Every word in Cosmo, surprisingly, is verified with a professional rigor that far exceeds virtually all Internet publications and daily newspapers.
The days flew past and I stumbled my way through my first week and got asked back for future fact-checking sessions. My semi-regular stints at Cosmo now consisted of sitting in a cubicle in an open area next to a middle-aged office manager who wore leggings as pants every day, while drilling down on the truly important life questions: Is it scientifically true that when men spend time away from their partners the number of sperm increases the next time they climax during intercourse? Could a biology professor confirm for me that guys thrust more quickly and deeply during sex if they suspect their partner may be cheating? Usually the experts that I talked to were mildly annoyed that their thoughtful advice and explanations had been so oversimplified, but they also knew that their most recent book was getting mentioned in Cosmo after their name.
While other recent college grads might be placing orders for office supplies or turkey sandwiches, my side of phone conversations went something like this:
"Doctor, we're describing the technique of a 'hand job with a twist that stimulates the penis and G spot simultaneously.' Can I read you our description of this technique?"
"Oh. OK. So it's not accurate to call it a G spot. Only women have G spots? So you are saying it's important to call it a 'male G spot' or a 'P spot.' OK, I'm making a note of that to tell the writer."
"So here's the description: 'Wrap your hand around his shaft and gently bend it toward and away from his belly button.' Would this motion would be similar to moving a … joystick? Is that accurate?"
"So is it accurate to say that 'doing this causes the spongy tissue in his penis to rub against the prostate'?"
"Great. We have a quote from you on this as, 'Pressing on those nerves will have a domino effect. It primes his entire body, making every sensation down to his orgasm feel more intense.' Can we attribute that to you?"
"OK, so you are saying that is more of a description of direct prostate stimulation, rather than indirect, and that this technique doesn't have as strong of an effect?"
"So it's more about getting the penis to sink into the pelvis."
"Wonderful. And can I verify that your title is staff sexologist at goodvibes.com?"
"Thanks so much for your time."
At first, these calls filled me with a mix of titillation and humiliation. I was gathering my war stories in the publishing trenches and I secretly relished the shock value of casually deadpanning at parties, "I fact-check sex stories at Cosmo." It seemed to fit the mold of some New York City bad girl I'd never actually be.
But the novelty of checking sex tips quickly wore off. My email was eventually filled with one-liners from higher-up editors like, "Due to length and fact-check issues, we're going to cut the fact about the increase in size of the testicles during orgasm." Mind-blowing orgasms quickly seemed as boring as corporate-speak about mergers and acquisitions. I certainly wasn't learning anything about sex. All the advice seemed to be variations on earlier articles and ran together in my mind as I dissected the endless lists of tips and tricks.
After 18 months of sporadic assignments, I was given a new fact-checking task I hadn't done before. I had to verify with "real guys" their romantic and sexual experiences about turn-ons. Instead of doctors with books to sell, I had to call and email men whom writers had interviewed to confirm things like how hot it was when a girlfriend had dressed up in a nurse's costume. Since I had a list of their real names and email addresses before pseudonyms were added to the actual article, I could hardly stop myself from doing some light cyber stalking. Who were these people? It all felt so sleazy and personal and delightfully voyeuristic. However, it also made the whole process feel unabashedly creepy. When it actually came down to it, I really didn't want to talk to these random men and confirm their actual bedroom escapades. Gross.
I had to track one guy down about his story of how sweet it was when his girlfriend brought him soup when he was sick. I read him the one-line blurb.
"Well, I wouldn't exactly say she was my girlfriend," he replied with a scoff.
"Um, OK," I stammered. "Perhaps 'the girl you were dating' would be more accurate?"
"Ha, well, I guess you could call her that. Hey, also, can you add in a part about what we did after she brought the soup?"
"Um. What do you mean, add something?" I asked, perplexed.
"How about something like, 'She brought me soup and it gave me the strength to be a man with her all night long'?"
I breathed into my stammering silence. "Um, well. No. I can't add that," I said diplomatically. "You aren't writing the story, and neither am I. I'm just trying to confirm if this original quote about the soup is accurate."
"Really? You can't add that?" He asked with indignation. "You know, my mother is going to read this. I want it to look good!" He said with no trace of irony.
As soon as I extricated myself from the phone, I couldn't resist Googling this Romeo who wanted to impress his mother with his tales of sexual prowess in Cosmo. His MySpace profile made him appear to be a meathead from New Jersey.
Shortly after that week wrapped up, I decided that maybe my time as a freelance fact-checker should come to a close. It wasn't calling Jersey-based stallions that prompted my decision, but the fact that I'd gotten away from the kind of work I came to New York to do. Even so, I'll always remember 13 creative ways to use a feather boa.


text:
01609631, Striker
Please help our community — upload your photos of 01609631.
This is a striker, instrument panel compartment dr. lock, for Cadillac automobiles. It fits for Cadillac Fleetwood brougham, Fleetwood brougham (RWD), Eldorado, Seville, Commercial chassis, Deville, Fleetwood brougham, and Fleetwood limousine for the U.S.. It's a genuine General Motors part with an OEM part number 01609631. Please keep in mind that this striker is discontinued for the U.S. market since January 1, 2000.
This part has a standard 12 months GM warranty on replacement parts.
This striker 100% fits for General Motors cars. It's made of top quality materials, it has passed not only all manufacturer's tests but also General Motors quality control and has to endure rough road conditions over a long time.
In spite of higher price of genuine parts buying this striker will be a smart decision because you will be absolutely sure that it will serve you longer and will provide maximum safety and performance for your car.
Part 01609631 has been superseded
- 01609631 is discontinued since January 1, 2000 for the U.S. market.
Browse to find other vehicles 01609631 striker fits
Parts related to 01609631 striker:
- Script 01606003
- Plate 01606004
- Plate 01606006
- Plate 01609630
- Support 01609632
- Retainer 01609634
- Grille 01609635
- Grille 01609636
Share this page with your friends
URL for EMail, IM etc.:
For blogs and web-sites:
BB-code for web-boards and forums:


text:
Howdy, Stranger!
It looks like you're new here. If you want to get involved, click one of these buttons!
Quick Links
See Official Rules for eligibility and other requirements.
cracked intake manifold
The following cars have had the '96 & up models equipped with 4.6 motors recalled for the intake problem...
Ford Thunderbird
Mercury Cougar
Ford Mustang
Ford Crown Victoria, Police & fleet models only
Lincoln Town Car, fleet models only.
What Ford is doing is recalling only the cars that will see hard driving, such as taxi, police, and sports cars. All 4.6 models are affected by the problem, but not the recall. My father's '97 Thunderbird had the intake manifold crack, and his usual mechanic referred him to a Ford dealer, who fixed the car at no cost, other than the pain of having a broken down car. So yes, your Mustang IS COVERED! If you've already had it fixed, Ford owes you $445.00! Again, only some Crown Vics have the recall, but all '96 & up Mustang GT's do. If the local Ford reps aren't giving you any service, call the regional or national customern servie office. Remember, the squeaky wheel gets the oil, so don't quit complaining until you get your money back.
Oh, www.corral.net www.tccoa.com www.crownvic.net
Those are Mustang, Thunderbird, and Crown Victoria enthusiast sites respectively. Go search the archives of their message boards, as this problem has been covered in depth to no end. In short, every 4.6 motor model year 1996 and up will eventually have the same failure as yours, no exceptions. And until Ford goes back to aluminum manifolds, this problem won't go away. Ironically, GM is having the exact same problem with 1995 & up 3.8L motors, as they went to similar intakes in 1995.0
Are the replacement manifolds the same construction as the originals?Could possibly crack again.Too bad there isn't a good engine being offered for these vehicles,the 3.8 has head gasket problems and the 4.6 has these manifold problems.0
Ford's redesigned the intake manifold unpteen zillion times, always out of the same material. The most recent version has a aluminum coolant passage near the alternator, supposedly where the plastic keeps breaking on the earlier versions. However, the rest of the manifold is still plastic, so just expect it to break somewhere else before too much longer. The '95 and earlier 4.6 engines have an aluminum manifold, but I don't know if it will work with the new performance improved heads introduced in 1999. Also, I'm not 100% certain, but I think that the Bullett Mustangs have an aluminum manifold, which should also hold up.0
jgmilberg Posts: 872Isn't there something that can be done under the factory warranty. With only 30K on the ticker I can't see a really big problem even thought you are out of the 3 year part of the warranty. It's worth a shot.0
rocarr Posts: 1Today under steady acceleration the intake manifold cracked on my towncar, spewing coolant everywhere. Blue smoke plumed from the dual exhausts. I had the car towed to my local dealer and they called me with the diagnosis and estimate of $575. Question #1: Isn't there some way that I can get ford to pay for this obvious design defect? #2: If not, does this estimate sound reasonable coming from a ford dealer? Thanks for your input.0
pluto5 Posts: 618I would like to see someone take the old part to small claims court and sue the OEM for a latent defect in a plastic engine. You might get a sympathetic judge.0
0patience Oregon CoastPosts: 1,712#1 maybe.
#2 yes.
Recall Campaign - Intake Manifold Replacement
Certain 1996-1998 Crown Victoria Taxi, Town Car Limo Prep & Livery Package, 1996-1997 Thunderbird, Cougar and Mustang Vehicles with 4.6L SOHC Engines - Intake Manifold Additional Coverage
Print this out
Take it to your dealer and ask why they aren't covering it under the recall.0
The intake manifold in my '96 Mustang cracked while the dealer was performing routine maintenance - they covered it under recall. 100 Miles later, the engine "blew". The dealer found a stuck valve in #5 and told me that I had to either pay them $3250 for new heads or $5000 for a new engine! After consulting with some knowledgeable friends, I confronted the dealer and had them admit that I didn't need new heads or engine AND that they needed to check to see if debris from the failure & replacement of the manifold caused the engine failure. They pulled the head and found debris and I am getting a new head for free. I have read other sites where the manifold failure has lead to other engine problems - be careful AND don't let the dealer bully you into bogus repairs!0
what year did ford change the material of the intake manifold on the 4.6 engine??i thought they started with aluminum.0
incawedge1 Posts: 1I have two 4.6's made since late '97. One in a Crown Vic with nearly 81k w/o any problems and a '03 Mustang with 680 miles. My questions are: What percentage of these engines have this problem and is there any why to see a crack coming before the leak occurs. I plan to keep the '97 for a winter, honey do and errand running.
It still runs and drive great.
incawedge1 (former TR-7 owner!)0
The intake manifold on my 96 GT blew at 65k miles. Reading these posts, the manifolds don't seem to fail at any particular mileage which is why Ford didn't issue a full recall. I looked though my records and found that Ford actually sent me notifcation 2-3 years ago about this potential problem.
Since the repair, the car has misfired on occasion. I decided to sell it and last Sunday was on my way to Carmax to get an estimate. The car misfired on the way and the check engine light came on. I took it back to the dealer and also asked that they make me an offer, just for grins. They diagnosed the misfire as a wet plug wire and then gave me an estimate using the Kelley Blue Book site. I told them thanks but no thanks - then the kicker - as they were diagnosing my car, someone backed into it and damaged the hood, headlight assembly and quarter panel! The dealer increased their purchase offer and I took the money and ran!0


text: I think that 'amanita' is reasonably well known as a class of poisonous mushrooms. And I would think 'sirenia' (sea cows) rings a bell for at least some solvers. But then I wanted to use 'weigela', a bush that gets plenty of google hits on gardening sites. I have never heard of it personally, but then I'm not into gardening. How do I know if this is something that enough solvers will recognize, or something which will just make them mad? Mind you, we're not talking about overall difficulty level here, but is it obscure enough that I should throw away an otherwise excellent fill? How do I know?


text:
BY Vivian nyjadde On Jan 07, 2018 Bathroom
How to install beadboard wainscoting hgtv bathroom image diy shaker style for cabinets hide. Wainscoting bathroom ideas wall tile and pictureswainscoting with tilewainscoting diy. Wainscotingathroom image paintedoard search tile vanity ideas walls panels small ideaswainscoting wall.
Wainscoting bathroom image wall ideaswainscoting cabinets bedroom ideas and pictures tile. Bathroom wainscoting with tile small ideas pictures cabinets to hide pipeswainscoting walls. Wainscoting bathroom remodeling experts design of image panels smalling wall.
Wainscoting bathroom image for wallswainscoting vanitywainscoting ideas pictures wall. Classic bathroom wainscoting excellent image panels small ideaswainscoting wall. Bathroom tile wainscoting ideas and picturesbathroom pictureswainscoting with tilewainscoting diy cabinets to hide pipeswainscoting. Wainscoting and tiling a half bath hgtv bathroom vanity ideas for bedroomwainscoting bedroom picturesbathroom with.
Vivian nyjadde is a home editor and is also (naturally) a total homebody. But she'll always venture out for her book club, a heaping bowl of steaming ramen, or the latest Kristen Wiig flick.
Recent Posts
Static Pages
Intellectual Property Policy and Infringement Claims - Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
© 1999-2018 Lovegie.com. All rights reserved.


text:
With a shortened swing and newfound swagger following his most rigorous offseason of training yet that helped him pack on 15 pounds of muscle, Yoenis Cespedes wants to forget all the frustrations of last year.
While the slugging left fielder has turned his attention to making better, more consistent contact, he still plans to regularly clear the fences for the Oakland Athletics — and the reigning Home Run Derby champion hopes that means hitting more than the 26 long balls he had last season.
"Possibly, I'll have a little less power. If a home run went 430 feet, it will go 410 feet," Cespedes said with a chuckle. "But maybe I can do it more often."
As Cespedes looks back now on what he considered a subpar second season in the majors, he points to not being "strong in mind" dealing with the ups and downs.
He became an unlikely Home Run Derby winner at the All-Star game while celebrating his family's long-awaited arrival to the Bay Area, but dealt with injuries and a notable decline in batting average.
"I think I should have been stronger mentally," Cespedes said leading into Saturday's FanFest. "As an athlete, when things aren't going your way, you have to be strong-minded. Maybe that was one of the reasons I didn't so well last year."
So motivated was Cespedes, he took his offseason training up a notch.
Not in volume, but rather the intensity in which he worked out this winter in South Florida.
While the 28-year-old Cuban defector has two seasons remaining on the $36 million, four-year contract he signed in February 2012, Cespedes indicated Friday he is eager to lock up a long-term deal and even consider spending his career with a club he helped win improbable back-to-back AL West crowns.
"You're always going to have highs and lows. Last year I got into this low and just couldn't recover the whole season. In 2012, I had highs and lows," Cespedes said.
Now, he plans to better deal with those moments. The A's are pleased with that growth.
"Obviously, there's some toughness there, you see a guy that shows up in the big games and gets inspired by the big stage," manager Bob Melvin said Saturday. "Sometimes it's tougher on guys with that kind of talent to go through some struggles and there maybe needs to be, in his mind, some more fight to get through that. I think that's maturity."
Cespedes reflects on how he made more contact over the final month last fall, but decided to spend much of the offseason working on a more compact swing.
"I didn't do anything different, it was the same. I trained a lot harder than last year," Cespedes said. "I did more exercises on the field and in the gym to gain strength. Last season was a little worse than the first one and I know I can do a lot better. That's why I'm preparing a lot hard and stronger for this year."
While Cespedes' batting average dropped to .240 last season after he hit .292 with 23 homers and 82 RBIs as a rookie, he still finished with 26 homers and drove in 80 runs in 2013.
But he acknowledges pitchers caught on to him a little bit last year, then he began to make strides again down the stretch in September when he focused on making contact.
"My first year, they didn't know me as well and pitched me one way and the second year they knew me a lot better and I was not capable of making the adjustments I needed to do," he said. "I'm looking forward to making those adjustments."
He has already made one: Cespedes says he is weighing in at 225 pounds, some 15 higher than his listed playing weight last year.
"The thing that resonates with me is talking about shortening his stroke some, and he has done that at times and has had success with it," Melvin said.
Cespedes speaks of making small changes, including listening to some of the people around him and heeding their advice — from countryman and comrade Ariel Prieto to hitting coach Chili Davis, reliever Ryan Cook and center fielder Coco Crisp.
"They tell me little things but it means a lot to me," Cespedes said. "The main goal this season is to concentrate on going to home plate and making good contact with the baseball. This winter I worked precisely on having a shorter swing to make sure I make more contact. I think this is going to work well."
Davis saw the adjustments Cespedes made late last season and in the playoffs, when he batted .381 with a home run and four RBIs in a five-game division series defeat to Detroit.
"What'd I'd like to see is that determination, the approach, the focus, day in and day out," Davis said. "If he can maintain that throughout the year, there's a chance you'll see some incredible numbers from him, because he's that good."
Cespedes has taken consecutive AL division series losses to the Tigers personally. He expects himself to do more, and he is already calling for the A's to get back to the playoffs in a division featuring big-name new faces such as Robinson Cano in Seattle and Prince Fielder transplanted to Texas.
"I don't know if we're the favorite," he said, "but the A's are going to be in the playoffs again."
Follow us on twitter.com/foxnewslatino
Like us at facebook.com/foxnewslatino


text:
Winter Sports 3: The Great Tournament – Achievements
Complete each achievement to receive the allotted gamerscore.
Achievement Description 49Games Cup (100) Win the 49Games Cup. Advanced Ski Cup (35) Win the Advanced Ski Cup! AIR G (5) Campaign: Jump over 50 meters in Super G. Search the best ramp on the track! Almost Famous Cup (50) Win the Almost Famous Cup! Alpha Dog (25) Campaign: Keep your position for 60 seconds. No one must overtake you! Art of Curling (15) Campaign: Show your feeling for art and match the given pattern with your Curling stones! Art of Shooting (20) Campaign: Be the van Gogh of the track and shoot the right patterns in Biathlon. Biathlon Boss (70) Campaign: Compete with the best biathlete of all times! Losing is not an option! Big Time Cup (30) Win the Big Time Cup! Bob Boss (30) Campaign: Match with the fast as lightning two-seater bob champion and beat him! Bob Perfect (10) Campaign: Perform a perfect start with the four-seater bob. Brainiac (5) Campaign: Add up the figures during the run within 135 seconds and enter the correct result! Calculator (20) Campaign: Add up the figures during the run within 100 seconds and enter the correct result! Clever (10) Campaign: Add up the figures during the run within 135 seconds and enter the correct result! Downhill Boss (10) Campaign: Be faster than the favorite in Downhill! Eagle Eye (1) Campaign: In Curling, shoot the rear stone out of the house without touching the front one! Finger Stroboscope (1) Campaign: Hit 20 targets at the Biathlon shooting! The counter resets every 5 seconds. Giant Slalom Boss (50) Campaign: You compete with Mr. Giant Slalom himself! Win and you'll be unforgotten. Golden Moments (10) Campaign: Collect 37 gold coins in Downhill. You have 150 seconds. Groove Cup (30) Win the Groove Cup! High Skiller (25) Campaign: Push the opponent's stones to the specified position without moving your stones! Ice Tube Cup (35) Win the Ice Tube Cup! Kamikaze (20) Campaign: Fall as hard as you can after jumping 130 m from the large hill. Lord Winterbottom Cup (40) Win the Lord Winterbottom Cup! MC Fly (10) Campaign: Keep cool, watch your style and perform a GREAT landing! Mr. and Mrs. Skill (5) Campaign: Get the Curling stone onto the specified position without touching your other stone. Paceman (5) Campaign: Reach a top speed of at least 60 km/h at Biathlon. Quick Start (5) Campaign: You need to perform an awesome start (better than 89%) in Speed Skating! Rhythm Sticks (15) Campaign: Great rhythm (over 90%) in 500m Speed Skating! Hit GREAT or PERFECT every time. Rookie Cup (20) Win the Rookie Cup! Ruler (10) Campaign: You have 35 seconds to overtake all 7 opponents at Biathlon. Skeletorious (1) Campaign: Go faster than 116 km/h in Skeleton! Skiller (20) Campaign: You have two stones to remove three adversarial stones from the house. Good luck! Skull Skill (15) Campaign: Avoid any contact with the skulls in this 500 m Speed Skating race and win the race! Skully (25) Campaign: Avoid all skulls within the given time without getting disqualified! Slalom Boss (100) Campaign: Do your best in Slalom! Defeat one of the best athletes in the world. Slide Cup (30) Win the Slide Cup! Sniper (15) Campaign: Shoot two adversarial stones out of the house without touching other stones! Speed Junkie (1) Campaign: Go faster than 155 km/h in Downhill! Speedskate Boss (20) Campaign: Beat the Boss in 500m Speed Skating! Mind the racing line! Style Flyer (25) Campaign: Get an excellent style score at the Ski Jump from the small hill. Style Master (1) Campaign: Perform a GREAT take off and a PERFECT landing on the normal hill! Time of the Skull (25) Campaign: Avoid the skulls within the time limit! Untouchable (15) Campaign: Race through the ice canal without touching the boards! Wanna Go Pro Cup (45) Win the Wanna Go Pro Cup! Yin and Yang (20) Campaign: Collect 42 coins but avoid the skulls. You have 112 seconds! Zen Cup (25) Win the Zen Cup!
Contributed By: Guard Master.
Know Something We Don't?
You can submit new achievements for this game and help our users gain an edge.
Have We Been Fooled?
You can submit a problem report for any non-working or fake item in the lists above.


text:
Kodas: \
Pardavimo kaina: € 0.00
|Programinė įranga
|Short Description:
|The only code review tool with static code analysis and code-aware navigation. Upsource provides IDE-level code insight to help developers understand and review code changes better. Teams, both large and small, enjoy lightweight workflow for post-commit review, pull requests and branch review. Participate in discussions, @mention other users, share everything with a URL, including code, revisions, diffs, code reviews, search filters, files, and even code selections. Upsource integrates with GitHub, popular issue trackers such as JIRA and YouTrack, and CI servers. It also features IDE plugin that allows developers participate in code reviews from their IDE. Enjoy unified access to all your Git, Mercurial, Perforce or Subversion projects. Our powerful search engine lets you quickly find what you're looking for. Upsource gathers VCS usage and code review statistics, and provides a number of reports for a bird's-eye view of what's going on in your projects. Take advantage of advanced user management, granular and per-project permissions, and multiple authentication modules.
|12 month(s)
|Producer product family:
|Upsource 1000-User Pack - New license including upgrade subscription
|Net weight:
|0.00 kg
|Gross weight:
|0.00 kg
|UAB Kompsis" ir Ko, Pamėnkalnio 19-18 Vilnius Lietuva
|Susisiekite dabar: +370 5 2614060
|Mob: +370 699 21091; +370 699 67204
|El. paštas: email@example.com
(c) 1998 - 2017, UAB 'KOMPSIS' IR KO
Prekių ir gamintojų pavadinimai yra registruoti prekiniai ženklai


text:
WELCOME TO ECO HOUSE !SEPTEMBER offer: "Fixed price for SLIDING PVC WINDOWS"WELCOME TO ECO HOUSE !Only in September 2018, When ordering Sliding PVC windows white color, get delivery and installation for FREE. We offer fixed price 2000 LE/m.sqWELCOME TO ECO HOUSE!
pvc windows dealers in Egypt
What profile manufacturer would you choose for your PVC windows?


text:
As we've all seen in print and even online, lowering the front end of early Chevy passenger cars ('37-54) can be as easy as unbolting the old and bolting in the new. When you factor in the aid of additional modern technology, the frontal ride height can be drastically reduced. However, to do so on the opposite end with an equal drop takes a little more effort than simply busting out your basic hand tools; bolt-on leaf kits are limited to the space between the bottom of the top-hat frame rail and the rear end axle tube.
Even with a decent C-notch, leaf spring-based rear suspensions have their pre-determined limits, thus adding a similar type of adjustable component as the frontend (i.e., airbags) ultimately defeats the inherent function of the leaf to begin with. For many, including myself once or twice in the past, the solution was to remove individual leaves from the spring pack. With a dually-convoluted air spring, which acts as a coil, it's not so bad―but when using a sleeve-type airbag, that's where the mechanical issues arise. Leaf springs were simply not designed to act as adjustable locators for your car's rear end.
There are options, but unfortunately, they're not as inexpensive as the aforementioned bolt-on kits, nor are they as straight forward installation-wise. If your goal is to go as low (or lower) than your front end, you'll want to consider going with either a parallel or triangulated four-link, or a truck arm style two-link. Four-links are almost as popular as Mustang IIs these days, and because of that, there's a good variety out there to choose from. (If this is the direction you decide to go, definitely go the triangulated route.) However, the two-links are gaining more and more popularity as of late, and you're about to see why.
With a properly designed two-link (or trailing arm) setup, you have a rear suspension with no compromised components; everything works in unison, giving you ample adjustability and great ride quality. You also end up with a more user-friendly geometry of parts that offer both better ease of installation as well as the room needed to route your forthcoming exhaust once all is said and done. These upgrade possibilities inspired Jimenez Bros. Customs (JBC) to come up with their own two-link kit.
The setup JBC offers has plenty of flexibility fitment wise, so its application goes well beyond the '37-54 Chevy you're about to see it installed on. In fact, at the time this was done, they were fitting one to a '50 'Merc, which didn't need the step notch due to its high arcing rear rails. JBC's two-link consists of square-tube trailing arms with bolt-on/adjustable rear end mount, adjustable forward link mount crossmember, four-piece step notch kit, tubular upper shock mounts, shocks, a Panhard bar, and airbags (which we sourced from RideTech along with a two-way RidePro setup).
Before we could incorporate everything, we needed to do something about the rearend. This is also something many of you will be faced with, especially those of you still running the stock closed driveline. Due to the fact that we wanted to go the Chevy route rather than the usual Ford 9-inch, we went to Moser Engineering and asked them what they recommended. As it turned out, they suggested a little of both; 12-bolt housing with 9-inch style ends and 30-spline axles―with one of their Muscle Pak complete rear end kits. And by "kit," they mean drum-to-drum, chrome diff cover to pinion yoke, and even E-brake cables and hardware.
Once the new rear end arrived from Indiana, Jimenez Bros. had their first prototype two-link ready to install―that is, once the '47 Fleetline body had been removed from the chassis and all the factory obtructsions rid of..
1. Having already been equipped with a Heidts front
end (currently outfitted with coilovers, which will soon
make way for ShockWaves), the rear suspension on my
Fleetline needed to be addressed in a major way. I won't
have a custom with its nose lower to the ground than
its rear, period.
2. The solution; Jimenez Bros. Customs' new adjustable
two-link kit, complete with RideTech airbags, on a
Moser Engineering Muscle Pak 12-bolt rearend with a
two-piece driveshaft from Inland Empire Driveline. The
kit provides form (lowness) and function all in one shot.
3-4. JBC's two-link comes compete with square-tube
trailing arms with bolt-on/adjustable rear end mount,
adjustable forward link mount crossmember, four-piece
step notch kit, tubular upper shock mounts, shocks, a
Panhard bar, and airbags (from RideTech along with a
two-way RidePro setup).
5. If at all possible, removal of the body allows for
substantially less "overhead" work and gives you a
much better vantage point for plotting out and installing
components, although the kit does not require it
for installation purposes. Once we pretty much had
everything stripped from the trans-crossmember back,
the frame was leveled on jackstands.
6. Beginning with the step notch portion, using the
stock wheelbase gave us a great starting point. Since
the rear wheels on the '42-48 Chevy two-door Aerosedans
(Fleetline) are exactly centered, we made the
necessary adjustments to ensure they would be the
perfect kick-off, especially at ride height. Preparation
means not having to rely on fender skirts to conceal an
error that can easily be avoided during this initial stage.
7. Once the side plates are squared up and placedwhere
they're supposed to be (in relation to the wheelbase),
they're welded to the frame. The metal thickness on
the main portion of these frames is rather thin and
fragile, so short weld sections were made to prevent
any damage from excess heat.
8. Next, the flat plate top sections are welded in place.
Starting from top center (with the plates themselves
centered), they're tacked in sections then bent accordingly
as you work your way down to the frame rail.
9. Now, with the sides and tops welded up and the
frame supported from both sides of the notch; the portion
of framerail can be removed from the notch section
using either a plasma cutter or a Saws-all.
10-11. The final component of the notch, the inner
hoop, will tie everything together and re-establish the
integrity of the framerail.
12. The inner plates are supplied slightly longer than
may be necessary just trim off the excess as needed.
13. The three holes on each side of the boxing plates
are not only used for welding purposes, but to indicate
front (two holes) and rear (one holes) positioning.
14-15. Now we were able to turn our focus toward
the actual suspension, beginning with the Moser
Muscle Pak rear end. Since this is a 12-bolt, having had
its ring and pinion already setup by Moser, it remained
in place, but the axles/brakes would not. Fortunately,
the external-flanged axle housing made it much easier
to do so, rather than having to remove any C-clips from
the differential.
16. Basically, we'll bolt all the components together,
from the forward-mount crossmember to the twolink
U-bolt mounts on the rear end, before welding
anything in place.
17-18. The blocks that mate the trailing arms to
the rear end's axle tubes actually bolt to the arms,
making it much easier to assemble everything with
just two hands, as shown.
19-20. The front crossmember for the trailing
arms has sliding frame mounts, allowing for any
adjustment if needed. Ultimately, the ends will get
welded to the crossmember as well as to the frame
21-22. With the links installed onto the rear end
first, they're simply lifted up and installed on the
crossmember. Having the rearend positioned on a
floor jack will help in positioning everything when
determining and setting the desired wheelbase.
23. The pinion angle can be set simply by loosening
the U-bolts to allow the rearend to rotate. When all
is said and done, we'll most likely weld the blocks
to the axle tubes, but considering the amount of
horsepower/torque the car "won't" have, that may
not be totally necessary.
24. Now for the upper airbag mounts. These will
be supplied as shown on the right—pre-drilled but
flat with slots for bending the side gussets (as illustrated
on the left in the vise).
25. At this point, both the bag mount and the upper
shock mount have been tacked in place simply by
installing the 'bag/shock on the lower mounts and
cycling the rear end through its range of travel of
estimated travel. No real science there, but still
plenty of room for error.
26. Only after we were 99.9 percent certain that
the mounts were in the proper locations, at the
proper angle and range, did we proceed with the
final welding duties.
27. The last item to be welded onto the frame was
the Panhard bar mount, which uses a flat plate base
welded to the frame with attached tabs, making for
a stronger piece with less stress on the thin rail.


text:
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Asante Samuel trade talk isn't expected to heat up until closer to the draft, but with several prominent teams in need of a starting cornerback it's become clear that there will be a market for the four-time Pro Bowler.
While Howie Roseman stopped short of saying that Samuel was on the trading block, the general manager hinted on Tuesday at the NFL owners meetings that the Eagles' depth at the position has cornerback-needy teams sniffing around.
"We [feel] like corner is a position of strength right now," Roseman said. "But at the same time when you talk to teams around the league, you're talking about maybe some positions that you have a strength and maybe that they have a weakness. You try to see if that's a match whether that's cornerback or anywhere else."
No one expects the Eagles to deal Nnamdi Asomugha or Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, though. Both prefer to press at the line of scrimmage, and the Eagles seem destined to favor this method because of their light-blitzing defensive scheme. The Eagles also still owe Asomugha a large chunk of guaranteed money while Rodgers-Cromartie will make around $7 million less than Samuel is slated to earn.
Samuel's $9.5 million base salary for next season would appear to be a giant obstacle, but the 31-year-old corner would not let a possible restructuring of his contract impede a deal from getting done, a souce close to the situation said.
The Eagles took a number of calls last August from teams interested in acquiring Samuel after the Eagles dealt for Rodgers-Cromartie and signed Asomugha. They even had a trade on the table with the Lions that fell apart late in negotiations. But Roseman declined to say if Samuel had received any recent attention from teams.
"We've promised Asante - or really all of our players - that we're going to make sure that we're giving them all the information and they know about it," Roseman said. "We've been in constant communication with him and have apprised him of things that have been going on."
The Lions still need a corner. The Buccaneers, Chargers, Titans and Browns are some other teams that could be interested in Samuel.
Roseman, in a wide-ranging interview, touched on a number of subjects with free agency slowing down and the draft nearing. Other than re-signing guard Evan Mathis, the Eagles have done very little in free agency. Their big acquisition was trading for linebacker DeMeco Ryans. But they still have a few holes, mostly behind the starters. The could use some depth at running back, safety, linebacker and on both lines.
"Our first goal coming into this off-season was making sure that we re-signed our own players, and then to see if we could get an opportunity to get a difference-maker," Roseman said. "We're excited about what we've done here. That doesn't mean that we don't feel like we have other areas that we're going to look to improve. You talk about specifics examples, some of these areas we're hoping are addressed with our young players."
Roseman said that second-year running back Dion Lewis could back up LeSean McCoy.
"There's no question," Roseman said. "This is a heck of a player, really productive in college. ... Every time he touched the ball [last year] you felt like there was a chance for something really positive to happen. You are talking about a position there that you'd like to have more players because obviously running back is a position that you want to have depth at."
Former Colts running back Joseph Addai has been mentioned as a possibility because he ran behind Howard Mudd lines for several seasons in Indianapolis. The Eagles, though, have nine draft picks and could be looking to use a number of late-round selections to address depth.
Here are some other topics Roseman covered during his interview:
-- Roseman didn't come out and say that Mike Kafka was Michael Vick's backup, but it sounded like the third-year quarterback will be given every opportunity to be the guy even with Trent Edwards entering the fold. "I think Andy [Reid] said ... we have high hopes for Mike Kafka to come in and step up. This is his first off-season as a player in Philadelphia. He's a guy we really liked when we drafted him and we have high expectations for him."
-- Still, some believe this will be the draft the Eagles expend a high pick on a quarterback so they can start grooming Vick's replacement. Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III are expected to be the top two picks in the draft. Ryan Tannehill is widely considered the next best and could go in the top ten. The Eagles have the 15th overall pick. After those three there is a group that includes Brandon Weeden, Kirk Cousins, Brock Osweiler, Russell Wilson, Ryan Lindley, B.J. Coleman and Nick Foles.
"It's a good group after the first two," Roseman said. "What you'll find is that everyone is going to have them rated differently because all these guys have different skill sets. Some guys are big with strong arms and not real mobile, and then you got some really good athletes, and you got some really tall guys and some really short guys. Very diverse group cast of characters here. I think teams like every other year they're going to find ones they want and they're going to want to make sure they get them."
-- Some mock drafts have the Eagles taking a defensive tackle in the first round. It is considered by many experts to be a position of strength in this year's draft. Roseman agreed. "You might not see the run in the top of the draft like you normally do ... but there are players that we like throughout," Roseman said.
-- Roseman agreed with the notion that more teams are looking to convert big cornerbacks into safeties. He said the Eagles came to the conclusion that there aren't as many NFL-ready safeties as there were a few years ago. The Eagles have one in Jaiquawn Jarrett, a 2011 second-round pick that struggled to get on the field last season. The lockout didn't help matters.
The Eagles have invested two second round picks at the safety position the last two years (Nate Allen in 2010). Roseman said that wouldn't preclude the team from drafting a safety early. Still, he said that the Eagles believe Jarrett should benefit from a full off-season.
"Obviously we think that guys that haven't had an off-season are going to take a jump," Roseman said. "It's hard to play fast and be physical if you're not fully ingrained in what's going on on either side of the ball."
-- The Eagles appear set at defensive end with Trent Cole and Jason Babin as the starters and Darryl Tapp, Brandon Graham and Phillip Hunt as the guys off the bench. Graham, coming off knee surgery, is the wild card. "I think we have a good set of defensive ends," Roseman said. "We're trying to build up depth with good players. I think that's a separate question than anything about Brandon Graham. We've talked about this in the off-season here, we have high expectations for Brandon."
-- With the acquisition of Ryans, Jamar Chaney is no longer the middle linebacker. Roseman was asked if that meant that he was moving back to strong-side. "He's a versatile guy," he said. "He really can play all three positions. I don't think we've gotten to that because right now we're in the talent acquisition phase of the off-season."
-- Joselio Hanson ended last season as the nickel cornerback after Samuel injured his ankle and Rodgers-Cromartie moved outside. Hanson is still under contract, but Roseman was asked if either Brandon Hughes or Curtis Marsh could play in the slot. "I think Brandon has some experience playing nickel. He got a lot of experience last year in training camp," Roseman said. "Curtis not as much because he was a rookie coming into a quick off-season and I think that you want to make sure that you're playing to his strengths."


text:
Adams, Capt. Edward E.
Albright, Lt. Frank P.
Apgar, T/Sgt. Horace
Albright, Lt. Frank P.
Captain, U.S. Army Air Corps, Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives (MFAA)
Frank Phidias Albright was born March 2, 1903 in Pelican Rapids, Minnesota to a family of German descent. He received his MA in 1936 and a PhD in classical archeology at Johns Hopkins in 1940. During that time he worked on a Greek archaeological expedition at Olynthus, worked at the Baltimore Museum of Art and supervised a WPA Artist project making scale architectural models of historic buildings in Baltimore.
In 1942, he enlisted as a private in the Army Air Corps where he was assigned to teach meteorology and navigation, and work with photo intelligence and prisoner interrogations.
After VE Day, May 8, 1945, he was assigned to the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives branch where he directed the reopening of the Germanisches National Museum in Nuremberg, and assisted with the return of Nazi looted art. He was among the officials photographed with Leonardo da Vinci's
Lady with an Ermine
when it was handed over to the Polish Liaison Officer, Major Karol Estreicher, as the Polish owned artworks arrived in Krakow.
After being discharged in June of 1946, Albright began teaching at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, Union College in New York, and in 1951 was made chief archaeologist with the American Foundation for the Study of Man in South Arabia.
1. Obituary, Winston-Salem Journal, April 6, 1999, Section B4.
Copyrighted by Monuments Men Foundation for the Preservation of Art


text:
The Hedgehog Review: Vol. 17 No. 3 (Fall 2015)
Naming the Modern Discontent
Joseph E. Davis
When he published his dramatic, book-length poem The Age of Anxiety in 1947, W. H. Auden gave an enduring diagnostic name to the emotional malaise of the postwar era. To be sure, anxiety was not a new concept or concern. It had figured centrally in the work of the Danish philosopher Søren Kierkegaard, acquired wider notoriety in the turn-of-the-century outbreak of a catch-all collection of nervous symptoms labeled neurasthenia, and become the subject of best-selling self-help books during the Great Depression. After World War II, however, anxiety became the defining disorder of the times. It was the name for the manifold fears, struggles, and uncertainties of life in a rapidly changing world, with new perils and new expectations, shifting social and work conditions, and an intensified emphasis on individuality. In what is "almost universally regarded as the Age of Anxiety," Time observed in a 1961 cover story, "The Anatomy of Angst," "the greatest single cause of anxiety" may be a "kind of compulsory freedom." This was a freedom that required self-creation, constant effort, and productivity—in sum, the overcoming of limitations in the restless pursuit of possibilities.
Yet within a mere three decades of its Time, Inc., apotheosis, anxiety was dethroned, its position as the signature affliction of the Western world appropriated by depression. How had Sovereign Anxiety fallen? Among the many explanations, three are especially noteworthy.
First, from World War II through the 1960s, Freudian psychoanalytic ideas were in the ascendency in the United States. For Freud, anxiety was the chief characteristic of the "neuroses"—the common worries, psychological problems, and psychosomatic complaints of otherwise normal people. When Freudian theory was challenged in the 1970s, so was the fundamental, explanatory role of anxiety. Depression, hitherto considered a rare psychotic disorder but favored by the up-and-coming neuropsychiatrists, was accorded a new and prominent place in the diagnostic hierarchy, albeit in expanded and redefined form. What had formerly been called "anxiety" was increasingly labeled "depression."
Second, when the first psychopharmaceutical blockbusters—Miltown, Librium, then Valium—came on the market beginning in the mid-1950s, they were labeled and promoted as "minor tranquilizers" or "antianxiety" medications. Advertisements promised relief from a wide range of daily problems, from stress, insomnia, and fatigue to "marital tensions," psychosomatic complaints, "inadequacy," and much more (see sidebar). For the next two decades, the minor tranquilizers dominated the market. In 1971, some 15 percent of Americans reported using one in the previous year. However, as these drugs fell out of favor in the late 1970s, assailed by the media for being addictive or for being used to help keep women in their place, so too did the "anxiety" they were prescribed to treat.
Finally, in the late 1980s a new class of drugs came on the market, the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), of which the first was the iconic Prozac. These drugs were labeled "antidepressants" and marketed as the energizing replacements for the sedating Valium. Ads promised that they would provide relief from insomnia, fatigue, sadness, anxiety, and much else (see sidebar). Diagnoses of depression increased rapidly, and sales of these antidepressants soon eclipsed those of the tranquilizers. And though there was no Auden to announce the change, a psychiatrist writing in Psychology Today declared that the "Age of Anxiety" had become "the Age of Depression."
But here was the curious thing: While the conditions have different names, the forms of suffering characterized by anxiety and depression have much in common. Not everything, of course, but many of the key symptoms that defined anxiety were the same as those that came to be associated with depression. These included nervous tension, fatigue, sleeplessness, distractibility, and somatic complaints. Tellingly, three-quarters of prescriptions now written for antidepressants are for conditions other than depression, including anxiety syndromes, back pain, headache, and sleep disorders. Further, both anxiety and depression converge around the problem of "compulsory freedom," to use the Time coinage of a half-century ago. Depression might even represent an intensification of this peculiarly modern challenge to the self—one characterized by a lack of energy and productivity, a sense of inadequacy, an unhappiness at not measuring up or fitting in, a weariness with all the effort.
There are reasons to think the Age of Depression might be passing. The patents for the SSRI drugs with real cultural status—Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft—have all expired, which has led to their replacement by generics and little-noticed alternatives. Seeing less potential for profit, many pharmaceutical companies have discontinued new research and put far less money into marketing antidepressants. Another class of patented and more profitable drugs, the so-called atypical antipsychotics, have sometimes been marketed as antidepressants, but these medications shift the center of gravity toward other disorders. And at least since the early 2000s, the SSRIs have received a lot of bad publicity, from concerns about their potential addictiveness and side effects—leading to Food and Drug Administration safety warnings for pediatric use and class-action lawsuits—to scientific challenges to their efficacy. With less marketing push and more controversy, antidepressant prescribing has slowed, and "depression" may have less appeal as an all-purpose category.
Nothing about this change, I should note, has much to do with the real suffering of individuals, or even with some decisive change in the types of suffering that people have experienced over time. Rather, what the move from anxiety to depression suggests is a change in how clinicians and patients characterize what appear to be similar discontents and challenges. The change in language I am suggesting—and I am not the first—reflects contingencies, such as professional orientations and the availability and reputation of particular classes of drugs, more than any seismic shift in the actual character of mental distress or social expectations.
The language might be changing again. One possibility is a return to anxiety. The media campaign against Valium is long out of memory, and Xanax, a chemical cousin of Valium, is the single most frequently prescribed psychiatric drug on the market. Others of its class are also widely used. Certainly, the symptoms these drugs treat have not diminished. It is not uncommon to hear claims such as "forty million American adults suffer from anxiety disorders." Popular coverage is beginning to appear again. A 2012 cover story in New York magazine, for instance, was titled "Xanax: A Love Story," and asked "what happened to Prozac Nation?" As age-defining disorders go, however, anxiety lacks the neuro-appeal that now seems mandatory. And the greatest use of antianxiety medications is concentrated among the middle-aged. Perhaps hinting at their awareness that this might be the last gasp of an old story, the editors of New York chose a retro, comic-book-style image for their Xanax cover.
There is another possible way forward, this one using another popular category of disorder—attention deficit—that covers some of the same symptoms associated with the other two categories of affliction and is virtually defined in terms of the discontents of "compulsory freedom." Ads for the drugs that are prescribed to treat attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) promise help for frustration, feelings of being overwhelmed, lack of mental focus, restlessness, forgetfulness, and, most centrally, an inability to live up to one's potential (see sidebar).
Further, ADHD is considered a neurobehavioral condition, and has undergone a progressive redefinition from a childhood disorder to a lifelong disorder (with less and less emphasis on hyperactivity). The percentage of children with a diagnosis has been rising inexorably for many years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported growth of approximately 5 percent each year from 2003 to 2011, when some 11 percent of all children between the ages of four and seventeen (6.4 million) had received an ADHD diagnosis.
But the sharpest rise in recent years is among adults. Prescription data from drug management companies show that the number of adults on ADHD drugs grew dramatically in the decade ending in 2010. For women ages twenty to forty-four, the rate of use rose 264 percent, and for men in the same age range by 188 percent. By 2012, women ages nineteen to twenty-five had a higher rate of medication use than girls from four to eighteen. If antidepressants were the psychotropic of the Baby Boom generation, the same emblematic status appears to have been conferred on ADHD drugs, taken, with or without prescriptions, among Millennials. Estimates vary, but some surveys have found that as many as one-third of students on selective college campuses have tried an ADHD medication illicitly to improve performance. Consumer spending on ADHD medications has correspondingly increased, and in recent years has risen at a greater annual rate than expenditures on any other traditional class of pharmaceuticals. This growth is expected to continue.
The Age of Depression may well become the Age of Attention Deficit. If so, we will have come full circle. The poet Auden lived what he called "the chemical life." For twenty years, beginning in 1938, he began each day by taking a drug. But it was not to quell "anxiety." Rather, referring to the drug as one of the few "labor-saving devices" in the "mental kitchen," he used it to sustain his workday discipline. The drug was Benzedrine. It is the grandfather of the drugs, from Ritalin to Adderall to Dexedrine, that we now know as medications for ADHD.
—Joseph E. Davis
Reprinted from The Hedgehog Review 17.3 (Fall 2015). This essay may not be resold, reprinted, or redistributed for compensation of any kind without prior written permission. Please contact The Hedgehog Review for further details.