text:
Speakers' & Artists' Bureau
As part of our commitment to the local church, the Church Relations Office maintains a Speakers' Bureau. The folks below are seasoned, thoughtful and articulate preachers, many with pastoral experience, who enjoy the chance to share God's Word with area churches. The cost to your church is just $75—the Church Relations Office will pick up all the transportation costs. Please contact the Church Relations Office if you're interested in a particular speaker or would like our help in finding the right guest speaker for your church.
John Brittain: Dean of the Chapel, Professor of Religion
John Brittain is dean of the chapel and professor of religion at Houghton. A magna cum laude graduate of Brown University, he also earned degrees from the Methodist Theological School in Ohio and St. Mary's Seminary and University in Baltimore. He is in his 42nd year of ministry as a United Methodist pastor and has spent 33 of them in campus work. He is a frequent speaker in area churches and has been a preacher for the Chambers Camp. He and his wife, Eileen, a professor at Jamestown Community College Olean Campus, have two children and four grandchildren. They have led student mission trips to many countries on five continents, most recently to India.
Jon Case: Associate Professor of Theology
Jonathan P. Case is professor of theology and teaches courses in Christian theology, world religions and new religious movements, and contemporary culture in theological perspective. He came to Houghton College in 2005 after serving for several years as lecturer in theological studies at Kingsley College, Melbourne (Australia), under appointment from Global Partners (Wesleyan World Missions). He also has taught intensives in Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and Russian Federation. Prior to his appointment in Australia, Case taught at Augsburg College (Minneapolis), worked as a research associate at Church Innovations Institute (St. Paul) and served as a pastor in Oklahoma. His articles and reviews have appeared in Crucible, Word and World, Dialog, Journal of Christian Theological Research and Aldersgate Papers, and he speaks frequently at conferences throughout the country. Case holds the M.Div. from Nazarene Theological Seminary (Kansas City) and the Ph.D. from Luther Seminary (St. Paul).
Connie Finney: Professor of Education
Mike Jordan: Church Relations
Michael Jordan works in Houghton's Church Relations department, as well as teaching the occasional class in Bible and theology. He served as the pastor of Exton Community Baptist Church in suburban Philadelphia from 2002-2009. Mike's graduate work focused on the role of worship in the local church, and he is particularly interested in how preaching and worship can build strong relationships between Christians. Mike's ordination was in an American Baptist church, but he is now a member of Houghton Wesleyan. His wife, Jill, is a mathematician at Houghton; together, they raise their three young children, Grace, Jack, and Lucy.
H. "Skip" Lord: Executive Director of Athletics
Coach "Skip" Lord is the Executive Director of Athletics at Houghton College where he has served as a coach and administrator for 25 years. He enjoys supporting area churches through pulpit supply and has served as an interim pastor. He has served as a youth director and directed youth camps for over 30 years. Coach is also deeply involved in missions, having led 18 international teams, and serves as the volunteer coordinator of sports ministry for Global Partners, the missions arm of The Wesleyan Church. He and his wife, Joan, raised their now-grown children here in Houghton.
J. Michael Walters
J. Michael Walters is professor of Christian ministry and director of ministerial education at Houghton. He has spent 18 years in pastoral ministry, pastoring churches in Texas, Ohio, and New York state. His primary interests are in the areas of discipleship, worship, and the mission of the church. He is ordained in The Wesleyan Church.
Paul Young: Professor of Psychology
Paul Young has taught at Houghton College since 1980, where he teaches psychology and chairs the social sciences. He has spoken to married couples retreats and men's groups and enjoys pulpit supply. A member of Houghton Wesleyan Church, he sings in the choir with Debbie, who married him 35 years ago. They have three daughters and two grandchildren.
In addition, the faculty members below do not generally preach in churches, but would be glad to come and share with your church in their areas of expertise.
Douglas Gaerte: Professor of Communication
Cathy Freytag: Associate Professor of Education
Richard Halberg: Professor of Business
David Huth: Assistant Professor of Visual Communications and Media Arts
Mark Hijleh: Professor of Music
Ndunge Kiiti: Professor of Intercultural Studies
Benjamin J. B. Lipscomb: Associate Professor of Philosophy
Linda Mills-Woolsey: Professor of English
Ted Murphy: Professor of Art
Bill-John Newbrough: Associate Professor of Piano
Meic Pearse: Professor of History
Paul W. Shea, D. Missiology, Associate Professor of Missions


text:
GE Monogram kitchen stuff--any good?
- t
- tom philpott Mar 1, 2005 05:20 PM
anyone have any experience with this stuff, GE's attempt to break into the Viking/Wolf stratosphere?
much obliged
I've had a Monogram 5 burner gas cooktop for over 14 years. It might have been one of their first. It has served me very well and I have few complaints. But, among them are the downdraft vent at the back of the cooktop is not very efficient that may be because how far the draft has to pull to get the steam and smoke out of the house. If I had known it was going to be a problem I would have put the cooktop against the wall and the sink in the island. The other problem I have had is that it is a sealed cooktop and the enamel on the burner pans has chipped quite a bit on the burners I use most and there is no way to fix them. It is almst time for a new one though and I will probably go backto Monogram again.
re: Candy
I was so excited to buy the Monogram dual fuel range with the griddle. Imagine my embarrassment when I unpacked it and had it installed in my new kitchen and I realized that it doesn't even come with a timer! No probe, no delay bake, and the the smallest oven isn't self cleaning. Yes I should have checked these things when I paid the 6k but I assumed that such a pricey "professional" range would come with every bell and whistle. It cooks wonderfully, but the convenience factors are missing - my bad.
I've had a GE monogram double oven for the last 11 years and I bake and roast constantly. It has worked perfectly, never a problem. I find it to be very reliable and temp. perfect.
My parents had the dishwasher and hated it. It leaked so badly you had to dry the dishes after rinsing but before putting them in (why she bothered is beyond me). I think it had other problems as well. Also, the customer service on it was terrible, they couldn't/dudn't help her at all.
re: Keri T.
I second complaints on the dishwasher. I have the 18'' W dishwasher. I stopped draining after the 4th time I used it. I need to call the repairman. What a pain.
For the past two years I have had a kitchen full (built-in fridge, oven, microwave, cooktop) of the stuff, and have been very happy with it. The most striking thing has been the excellent customer service. I've called for service twice (once a hinge on the oven that probably broke in installation and once a funny noise in the fridge that seems to have all been in my head). Both times I made the appointment online, received a confirmation phone call, and then had the repair person show up right on time. They were both courteous and efficient. We're currently building a new house, and will use GE Monogram again.
I've worked in kitchens with Monogram wall ovens and have always found them to work exceptionally well. I was particularly impressed with their newest models.
On the other hand, the configuration of the built in refrigerators leaves a lot to be desired. The brackets that hold the shelves up really interfere with the placement of food on the shelf below.
Coming late to the question here, but GE was so good to me on a range that I had to give them kudos. Not long out of warranty, two of my electronic ignitions died. They had a repairman out to replace them all for free -- even though they really didn't have to under the terms of the warranty. My range outcooks my mom's Thermador by a mile. The oven is much more even and the burners are faster. I'd buy anything from GE again in a heartbeat.
re: dmd_kc
I'd like to know if anyone has the professional GE MONOGRAM rangetop and if they are happy with it? I plan on buying the side by side 48 in built in fridge, the advantium and the convection oven as well.
re: avignon
avignon--did you buy the ge monogram rangetop..I am thinking about it
re: scotlandyard
Bumping this thread to ask Monogram double oven owners if fan noise is a consistent problem or specific to a few unfortunate owners. I would appreciate any answers as I need to buy a double oven soon and I have been given a fantastic deal on a GE Mono.
I have a kitchen full of Monogram appliances, all about 3 months old -- bottom freezer 36" refrigerator, 36" cooktop and downdraft, double oven and dishwasher. I love the cooktop and the ovens - they have tons of power and have done great so far.
Just after it was installed, I had a question about my dishwasher and the technician who came out was actually able to tell us that my plumber failed to properly hook up the drain pipe. He saved us many thousands of dollars by catching that mistake!
The refrigerator, however, will not hold a steady temperature. Most days, the temperature is somewhere in the mid 40s though we often go for a several day stretch where the temperature remains at 50. Once in a while, it bounces back down to 39 degrees but it rarely stays there. The freezer is usually somewhere around -20 degrees. GE has not been able to solve the problem; I have had 5 visits by 3 or 4 different technicians and no one can figure it out. We replaced the computer on the unit and that still did not solve it. My contacts with customer service have been touch and go; sometimes they are understanding and helpful and sometimes it seems like they couldn't care less and just want me out of their hair. So far, however, I still don't have a working fridge.
Since April 2010 -- have been using the GE Mondogram wine fridge, 36 inch dual fuel oven -- range, vent fan thing, advantium, warming drawer, and wall oven. Happy with all. No issues. Purchased this because same look anbd performance (I think) as wolf, viking etc. but thousands of dollars (overall) less expensive. Did not order the bev fridge due to neg reviews. Seems that GE mono uses its wine fridge as the base for the bev fridge so does not cool enough. Have a U Line -- works nicely. Did not order the GE mono fridge bec already had a new SS whirlpool gold -- pre - renovation. Works like a charm. Finally -- did not order GE dishwashers bec. of neg reviews on those. Went with SS Kitchen Aid (2x) -- cost about $700 bucks each. Very happy with those.
i just dropped north of 10K on Monogram appliances. Most seem OK but the hood fan insert is a disaster. So loud you can't have a conversation in the entire kitchen not just at the cooktop. A definite "don't buy". Have gotten little satisfaction so far in trying to get some resolution of the problem and keep getting told that this is "normal". OK if it's normal tell folks in advance that this is a LOUD unit.
We bought a dishwasher, microwave, cooktop, oven, refrigerator and wine refrigerator just 5 years ago. The microwave died after a year, the dishwasher literally melted one night (good thing we smelled the chemical smoke), the oven never worked at all despite being serviced twice and tonight our cooktop made a loud pop (like a gunshot sound) and emitted chemical smoke causing burns to my hands when trying to turn it off. (I have also had the cooktop serviced twice). After this experience, I am replacing the remaining appliances which have not yet melted to save my home and health from further damage by GE Monogram appliances.
I recently purchased the single wall oven. The first one installed did not work at all. None of the controls would operate properly. When I would set the control to broil, I would get proof. If I tried to bake, I got nothing. After GE insisting on trying to fix it by replacing 4 parts, they finally came to the same conclusion - the oven did not work. They did replace it within a short period of time.
The second oven I received, appeared to work properly. I was able to bake a cheesecake, rum cake, noodle kogel and banana bread pudding without a problem - note all small pan items. When I tried to bake cookies, I discovered a design flaw. My cookie sheets took over almost the complete rack. Should be no problem, right? Not right. The first batch I tried baking on the "bake" setting. My cooking time was 17 minutes. When I went to pull out my cookies, the ones in the upper left corner were browned (beyond where they should be), but the other cookies were not even slightly browned. I had to remove the pan or have burnt cookies in the back. I tried another batch using "convection bake multi rack". The results were even worse. The cookies in the back on both sides were now burning, there was a little color on the outside edges of those on both sides of the oven and a touch along the outside edge of the cookies in the front,but the middle remained very undercooked. The 1st GE tech replaced the broiler unit after noticing that the left side was brighter and on more than the rest of the unit and noting that the temperature was hotter in the back. I tried baking again after this change. The results were the same. The cookies in the back would burn while the ones in the middle were not done. Another tech and another confirmation that the back was hotter than the rest of the oven, this time it was determined that it was at least 25 degrees hotter. I figured out that the fan, which is located in the center of the back of the oven, was drawing the air in and then heated air was being pushed out two elongated vents on either side of it straight up the sides of the oven. This air is at least 25 degrees hotter than the set temperature. My other ovens do not shoot the air straight forward as this one does and I have no problem baking cookies or anything in a larger pan. I advised GE consumer relations about the problem and they say "the oven works as designed". They will not admit there is a problem or offer a solution other than to send out another repair company to come to the same conclusion. By the way, none of the techs or the consumer relations person cook very much and none baked.
My conclusion is - if you are a baker, do NOT buy this oven. If you never cook anything in a larger pan, then the oven may be very nice for you.
In a 2007 kitchen remodel, we bought the Monogram single wall oven, 36" 6 burner cook top, and 48" side by side fridge.
Love the oven-simple dial controls, rolling racks, awesome for broiling and baking. Cooktop is good. Great high powered burners. Really like the reversible grids to accept a wok. Only complaint with the stove is that the big burners don't work well with small pans (<6" diameter)--the flame pattern is just too large.
The refrigerator on the other hand, is a disaster. When it works, it's great. But at less than 7 years old, it has completely died twice. It also had an incident when the water dispenser stuck on. Switching off the breaker and resetting the fridge finally resolved the problem, but what a mess.
Oh, and the monogram service is poor. They schedule a 4 hour window (next day if you are lucky), and then send a confirmation for an 10 hour window-8 to 5- and wont give you any clue if it will be morning or afternoon. 1 day shot--if they have the part to fix the problem.
Conclusion: avoid the refrigerators.
Even though I like the oven, the whole service experience has soured me to GE. I will buy something else next time.
I've had a 48" dual fuel Monogram range that has worked exactly as specified. I've cooked everything from pizza (550 degrees on a stone) to roasts to great bread in the oven. Everything comes out evenly cooked. The burners are all accurate and easy to control right down to very low simmer. The grill and griddle have worked flawless.
I cook on this beast nearly every night using multiple burners and at least one of the ovens (need to have warm plates!) It has never failed me, so I can't comment on the service.
I would highly recommend the GE Monogram unless you are planning on flipping your high-end home and kitchen and need to have the snob appeal of a Wolf.
re: cchodroff
What is the maximum temperature of the oven? And when did you buy it?
re: Heidi cooks and bakes
I believe it is 550 degrees in both ovens. Pizza and bread comes out great. I usually do the pizza at 550 degrees for about 7 minutes. For bread, I preheat the oven to 525 and then turn it down to 475 as soon as I place it in the oven. I use the Dutch oven technique for bread.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
News release from the Parsons Chamber of Commerce
The Parsons Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their 22nd Annual Golf Tournament on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at the Parsons Golf and Fitness Center, 1187 24,000 Road Parsons, Kansas. Tee off times for the 3-Person Scrambles are set for 7:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. if enough teams warrant an afternoon tee off.
The $175 per team entry fee includes 18 holes of golf, mulligans, lunch and beverages. Cash prizes will be awarded and will be based on the number of entries per flight. Prizes will also be given for the Longest Drive, Closest to the Pin, Hole in One and other contests. Register by calling the Chamber office at 620-421-6500. Entry forms are also available online at Parsons Chamber of Commerce on Facebook under the events tab.
The golf tournament is the major fundraising project of the year for the Chamber. Proceeds of the tournament will go to help continue events such as the Fourth of July Fireworks, annual Parsons Christmas Parade, Industry Appreciation Event, New Educators Breakfast as well as many other events and services provided. The Parsons Chamber of Commerce is a volunteer organization dedicated to the promotion of business, tourism and the principal of building a better community.


text:
Ross Hall, Room 202
1000 E. University Ave.
Dept. 3036
Laramie, WY 82071
Phone: 307-766-4221
Fax: 307-766-6838
Email: email@example.com
Skip to Main Navigation. Each navigation link will open a list of sub navigation links.
Research interests: Polyhedral geometry, representation theory, and algebraic geometry
Ross Hall 317
Department of Mathematics
University of Wyoming
Ph.D., UC-Davis, 2006
Tyrrell B. McAllister, Assistant Professor of Mathematics, received his PhD from the University of California, Davis, in 2006. He joined the UW Mathematics Department in 2009, following post-doctoral positions at the Eindhoven University of Technology and at the Max Planck Institute for Mathematics.
Tyrrell studies convex and discrete geometry, with a focus on the theory of lattice-point enumeration in polyhedra and its applications to algebraic geometry, representation theory, and geometric invariant theory.
M. Beck, P. Jayawant, and T. B. McAllister, Lattice-point generating functions for free sums of convex sets, J. Combin, Theory Ser. A 120 (2013), no. 6, 1246–1262.
B. J. Howard and T. B. McAllister, Degree bounds for type-A weight rings and Gelfand-Tsetlin semigroups, J. Algebraic Combin. 34 (2011), no. 2, 237–249.
T. B. McAllister, Degrees of stretched Kostka coefficients, J. Algebraic Combin. 27 (2008), no. 3, 263–273.
J. A. De Loera and T. B. McAllister, On the computation of Clebsch-Gordan coefficients and the dilation effect Experiment, Math. 15 (2006), no. 1, 7–19.
J. A. De Loera and T. B. McAllister, Vertices of Gelfand-Tsetlin polytopes, Discrete Comput. Geom. 32 (2004), no. 4, 459–470.


text:
Netease Inc.'s (NTES, $62.94, +$1.49, +2.42%)(K3MD.SG) second-quarter earnings rose 25% as the company continued to thrive on its Chinese Internet-gaming base, even while its operating costs increased again. Results beat analysts' expectations.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB, $60.69, +$3.97, +7.00%) posted a strong fiscal second-quarter earnings per-share beat as same-store sales rose 4.3%. That increase was strong not just for the not-so-hot restaurant industry itself, but was in contrast to the middling results the sit-down burger chain had been reporting until lately. In addition to sales growth, restaurant margins also showed big gains as the average check increased 5% and the company benefited from lower food and beverage costs.
Renren Inc.'s (RENN, $3.83, -$0.37, -8.81%) second-quarter loss narrowed as the Chinese social-networking company's revenue continued to increase and margins improved. However, the company gave a weak current-quarter sales view.
Spherix Inc. (SPEX, $14.51, +$1.66, +12.92%) hired the law firm Skiermont Puckett LLP to lead the company's efforts to commercialize its patent portfolio. The scientific-research company said Skiermont Puckett is drafting complaints against known infringers and is working to identify other potential infringers.
Maxim Integrated Products Inc. (MXIM, $28.34, -$0.40, -1.39%) agreed to purchase smaller fellow chip maker Volterra Semiconductor Corp. (VLTR, $22.78, +$7.98, +53.92%) for about $586 million, helping Maxim build on its integrated power-management products. Maxim will pay $23 per Volterra share, a 55% premium over Wednesday's close.
Write to Anna Prior at email@example.com
Subscriber Content Read Preview
Subscriber Content Read Preview


text:
Ebb and flow hydroponic systems are a great way to get started in hydroponics and make a wonderful educational project for children. Not to mention you can grow yummy food easily and inexpensively in your own home year round! A system like the one shown here is the perfect size for a kitchen herb garden.
A basic ebb and flow hydroponic system consists of a growing bed, porous growth media, a nutrient reservoir, pump and a timer. The system works by periodically flooding the growing bed with a nutrient solution and then allowing the nutrient solution to drain from the bottom of the growing bed. As the nutrient solution drains, oxygen is drawn into the growth media from the top. Because the growth media is porous, it retains moisture and nutrients, and allows oxygen to get to the roots of the plants.
Supplemental lighting is necessary if you will be growing plants indoors. Specialty grow lights are available but you can achieve good results using common light fixtures and 100 watt equivalent "daylight" compact fluorescent bulbs available at most home stores. Generally, I like to locate my hydroponic system near a window to take advantage of natural light and add one or two supplemental light sources as needed. Just make sure that you can adjust the height of the light fixture so that it can be easily re-positioned as the plants grow.
One: what size of IKEA tip did you use? They sell tubs and inserts in a variety of sizes.
Two: What do you recommend for the pump in terms of GPH? The lowest I saw on the site you recommend is 92 GPH and that still seems overkill to me, but I'm not sure.
The 92 GPH (Gallons Per Hour) pump is a very small pump. You should not use anything smaller for reliability reasons. It is adequate for the 6 gallon container but if you plan to use a larger container, get the 158 GPH pump or larger. You should also use the largest tubing that will fit your pump to minimise back pressure and facilitate drainage.
Good luck with your build and feel free to ask additional questions!


text: A highly popular HON leather desk chair model is the VL640 Series Leather Executive High Back Swivel/Tilt Steel Chair, part of HON's larger BASYX group. As with many other HON leather desk chairs, the VL640 Series chair meets or exceeds ANSI standards and is backed by a generous five-year limited warranty. Even though some minimal assembly is required, the finished product is stylish, yet sturdy. The authentic leather upholstery nicely complements the black metal frame and urethane arms. And, of course, this leather desk chairs comes with pneumatic seat adjustment, a 360-degree swivel, and tilt controls.


text:
Categories > Celebrities > My Chemical Romance > Love Is Blind
Chapter 145 Reviews
*holds hands high* Don't shoot!!!
I pushed him off of me, sitting up.
"What's wrong?" he asked me in a panicked voice.
"Is it you? Are you back?"
"What the hell are you talking about Frankie? You're starting to scare me..." he said.
"Gerard. You have your memory back?" I spend the next twenty minutes explaining to him what had been happening over the last few days. He was shocked and embarrassed at what I had told him. He didn't remember anything that had happened. He only truly believed me when he heard the date on the news.
He had been in his room for the past hour. Donna had woken up and I told her everything. She wanted to check on Gerard, but I knew he wanted to be left alone. Not soon after that, I heard rustling coming from behind me. It was Gerard, letting Kit outside. I walked up behind him and placed my hand on his shoulder.
"I'm fine now," he said. By his voice I could tell he wasn't lying.
"That's good." I leaned forward, but I stopped myself. I'm still not sure what I should be doing. I heard him laugh a little.
"Would you kiss me already?"
We all caught Gerard up on everything that had happened while he was... away. Donna was so glad that he was back, she missed her son so much. We all missed him, even Kit knew it wans't really Gee in there.
I got out of the shower, and almost had a heart attack. Gerard was sitting on the sink, with a towel in hand.
"I didn't mean to scare you... Mom and Mikey went out about 10 minutes ago."
I laughed a little, "It's okay. So.. Why are you in here exactly?" I laughed a little more.
"I really don't know... I was sitting on my bed, and I went to your room to see if you were there, but I heard the shower running. I couldn't stop myself. If you want me to leave..." I stepped out of the shower, and walked over to him.
"No.." He handed me the towel, and I started drying off. I wrapped the towel around me and stood right in front of him. Placing one hand on his knee, I leaned in to kiss him. I was feeling very turned on by him staring at me. He couldn't see me, but the thought was too overwhelming.
He placed his hand on my chest, and dragged it down to the top of the towel.
"Frankie... I've never, well, done this before..." he confessed to me.
"It's okay, I haven't either."
"No. I mean I haven't ever done this..." Oh.
"Ever? Like, not even with yourself?" He looked away from me in embarrassment.
"I've tried. I have, I just... can't get in the right... mood?" I didn't know what to say. I wanted to be encouraging, but I didn't know how.
"Do... Come with me." I grabbed his hand and pulled him off the sink. We went into my room, where I asked him a very personal question.
"Do you want to try?" I asked, hesitant. He didn't look up, but he told me yes.
"Okay. If you don't like something, or you don't want me to do something, tell me, okay?" He looked up at me and smiled a little.
I sighed to myself, uneasy. I wasn't sure what I was doing, but I was certinly going to give it a shot. Stepping closer to him, I rested my hands on his chest. I leaned in and placed a soft kiss on his lips. While doing so, I started to take his shirt off. I couldn't help but notice he was getting harder with every touch, and so was I.
Soon, he was very clad in his boxers. We made our way over to my bed, and he laid down, while I climbed on top of him, taking my towel off in the process. He pulled me down until our lips met. I adjusted myself so we were pressed together. He grabbed my hips, and I started moving myself agaisnt him. We both let out a moan, breaking our kiss momentarily.
Gerard reached down, taking me in his hand. "Wow, not too bad..." he chuckled.
"Not too bad yourself," I smirked. He moved his hand up and down, and I did the same to him.
It wasn't too long after when I felt myself slipping closer to the edge. I wanted to make sure Gerard was as close as I was, and by the sounds he was making I'm sure he was. He dug his nails into my shoulder, as we both came at the same time.
"Whoa..." Gerard sighed a few minutes later. I lay beside him, cleaning myself with my towel. I handed it to him, smiling.
"I know... That was amazing. You're a natural," I said. He was blushing within seconds.
I rolled over, laying on top of him. I've never felt so amazing in my life. "I'm glad I can be your first, Gee."
"I want you to be my first everything..." he whispered to me.


text:
donkeyThis photo was shot on film. Taken by bloomchen with a Canon EOS Series loaded with Lomography X Tungsten (35mm) film (available in our Online Shop) in Berlin, Germany. These tags describe this photo: animal, animals, bloomchen, canon, berlin, tungsten, tier, esel, donkey, gehege, toni, hasenheide, and park. This photo can also be found in the album forgotten shots.
Please login to get more out of this site
You are currently not logged in, do so now to add comments, like articles as well as photos, submit to competitions, translate articles and gain access to unlimited photo upload! If you are not registered yet, go here to find out more about Lomography and join now! If you just want a limited account for now you can use Twitter or Facebook. We would love to have you as a member here!
17 people like this photo
Liking photos helps us to present the best ones to you and others. 17 people like this photo. 17 people like this photo: rik041, litleandi, itisanormalname, realrampage, lazybuddha, why-yu, 101056, volker-jp, dakadev_pui, clownshoes, devildi, maryona, zeester, odax, lieksin, cyan-shine, and adash.
No comments yet, be the first
Where is this?
Nearby popular photos – see more
Nearby LomoLocations
Get a Nice Girl and a Kid So You Get to Know Your City Better
I dig deep in the city each time I go for a walk with my 4-month-old son. So if you want to …
Berlin Hot Pool The Best Billard-Café in Town
If you like to play Pool or Snooker and you're in Berlin - then this is the place to go to.
Picnic on the Take-off Strip
The former area of Belin-Tempelhof Airport is now a park at the heart of Berlin and is avail…
An Afternoon at Tempelhof Airport
The former Tempelhof Airport nowadays, is one of the most amazing public parks in Berlin. It…


text:
GreatSchools Rating
Teacher quality
Principal leadership
Parent involvement
This school is excellent. I have been to several education facilities in the Tucson area and I have been so impressed with all aspects of GEA. There are actively engaged parents, attentive administrators, and caring educators. This, coupled with a relatively small class size, allows for an excellent educational experience for students as well as a great place of employment for teachers. There is a lot of freedom for people to find their groove that simply isn't afforded anywhere else. GEA bleeds empathy (and gecko blood) for all involved - try and find that at a bigger school (you won't).
Love this school. My child just began her 2nd year here and loves it. The academics are rigorous, the teachers and staff are kind and caring, and the administration is truly top notch. After seeing some recent reviews mention teacher turnover, I investigated. All but one of the teachers from last year were asked to return, and the one who didn't come back was only a part-time paraprofessional. The year before, one teacher was let go, one left due to illness, and one retired. Sounds reasonable to me.
Fabulous staff, wonderfully safe campus, strong academics, and an administrative team who is not afraid to rid itself of ineffective teachers!
Highly disappointed! Was looking forward to the smaller environment, however, was completely shocked by my experience. When looking into schools initially, I spoke with the principal in an effort to learn more about the differences between charter schools and l public schools. He was unable to answer any of my questions (told me to look online). I decided to continue on as I looked forward to other seemingly positive aspects of the school and was disappointed when it came down to the first day of school as my child's teacher was not only unfriendly but rude, there was no supervision of the play area (which consisted of drastic age differences, resulting in some little ones getting hurt; not a school official in sight). When these issues were communicated to the principle he was uninterested. My last chance was discussing my concerns with the director; possibly the worst, most unprofessional experience I have ever had in my life. I had heard previews reviews about unprofessionalism but was SHOCKED to experience it myself. I will say that the office staff was friendly and professional.
I cannot say very much about working at this school because I do not want to give away who I am . I will disclose that what I did see when I worked there was disheartening. This school has lost so many great teachers. I would never work for another charter school again. While there may be many good ones, this one is not. I only wish that more people would share their negative experiences. regarding this school in an effort to warn others because if you are presented with any obstacles at this school, rest assured you will be met with hostility.
Great Expectations is a wonderful charter school. What drew my husband and I in years ago, was the small class size and attention the students were given. We were worried about larger class sizes like some of the schools in the area. We hoped and prayed we got in and when I got the call that we did, I jumped for joy! My oldest has been at the school now for 3 years and my youngest just started kinder. We are still in love with the class sizes, the parent involvement, the extras they get and more. I love seeing art and music still in the school when so many schools are dumping them first. I love that students are being challenged and helped and not being forgotten about. The staff is always so friendly and helpful and truly do care for the students. They know all the students' names which make for a more friendlier and homier environment. We are looking forward to many more wonderful years at Great Expectations Academy! Check out the school...you won't be sorry that you did!
Great Expectations Academy is an excellent school. The teachers are knowledgeable and the administration is very supportive of the students and families.
We love this school, we've been with Great Expectations Academy going on 6 yrs and every year it gets better.
I am a parent at this school with a child that has attended here 4 years. I have been a past teacher in Texas. Take advantage of what is offered at Great Expectations. Awesome staff! From a warm, caring educated and informative administration and office staff to creative innovative teachers. Top notch school that my son calls next thing close to home. An incredible learning environment with a willing staff to assist all children to achieve their goals of excellence in the classroom. Small classroom environment and great teachers is key! Love their extra curriculum, after school events. Sad that this is our last year as mine will head to high school next year.
I am so grateful for the wonderful teachers my kids have had at this school. Their early reading program is fantastic, and we've enjoyed the extra-curriculars as well. Thanks for all your hard work GEA!
My son loves to go to school! The small classes, parent involvement and overall involvement from the staff and teachers is amazing. When I walk into the school and everyone knows my name and who my child is, I know my child is in a safe and secure environment.
My older has been at this school for two years now and has really enjoyed it. He is a middle-schooler who used to be at the local public middle school, but really didn't enjoy the atmosphere there. Here at GEA, he loves going every day, enjoys the smaller class size and has made many friends. I am still deciding if I like the curriculum for the middle school level. I am puzzled by a few teachers in the way they instruct and test, as one teacher really isn't very direct telling the students exactly what to study for. So, each time my child bombs the test, even after studying said material. Never get a call from any of the teachers when my child isn't doing well. I am very hopeful things will improve as time goes by. I truly like the school but I believe there needs to be more communication between teachers and parents regarding the student. Also, the middle school teachers are preparing the students for college and need to step back and remember they are dealing with 6-8 grades, with 6-8 mentality and maturity. Pick reading material that the student will enjoy and thrive on, not something over their heads or boring.
My school is very well organized and has excellent communication. The teachers are very kind and caring, the staff is as well.
We've just started our 7th year at Great Expectations, and this is the first time I feel a little weary. A big part is our uncertainty over the new nationwide mandated curriculum, but the changes in band, along with a permanent substitute for one of the classes has me a little on edge. We're hoping for another great year, and that we're stressing over nothing major. As long as the children flourish, as they have every year up to now, we'll keep our kids here. I love the small atmosphere, the friends my children have made, and how they can receive individualized attention when they need it. We've had no major issues with bullying, and the parents here are very involved! I love that the office staff knows who I am, without that being a bad thing!
Great Expectations Academy is a great school, the staff make an extra effort to get to know all the students and parents names.
We are starting our 6th year at Great Expectations. We love this school. Communication is great. The teachers that my children have had have been devoted and wonderful. I enjoy the chance I get to volunteer in the classrooms. Everyone knows and cares about my children!!!
Some things I love about this school: The teachers are great, they find new and interesting ways to teach the materials, The middle school is challenging and continually improving, the music program is AMAZING, They have a lot of Extra Curricular Activities, and Programs to enhance learning (Both gifted programs and remedial) Plus the school really has a lot of great kids and parents who are actively involved in making the school better. The only negatives I would add is that the school has lost some really great teachers through the years and there have been some scheduling issues with a few of the advanced programs offered in the middle school. Other then that, we love GEA!
Good school caring teachers really work with the children. Positive attitudes are encouraged by all.
My oldest has been attending GEA for three years now. In the beginning, the teachers were stellar. In fact, I wanted my daughter to go to GEA over public schools. Now, several teachers have left in two years (two of those teachers being the best). One of the teachers currently at the school is a substitute, and the teaching within that classroom isn't what I would consider teaching. Suffice it to say, the kids suffer because of it. The only thing that makes this school sufferable, is the parent involvement. This school would be nothing without it. I'm already considering public school, and only because this charter school is no longer what it once was.
GEA is a great school, nice small size classes, great teachers and staff, and filled with students and families that care about a good well rounded education and community.
Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.
The Community Rating is the school's average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.
1466 W. Camino Antigua
Sahuarita, AZ 85629
Website: Click here
Phone: (520) 399-2121
To start a new list, click OK. Otherwise click Cancel.
Thank you! You will begin to receive newsletters from us shortly.
Great work! Only one more step. Now we just need you to verify your email address. Please click on the link in the email we just sent you to complete your registration.
Great work! Only one more step. Now we just need you to verify your email address. Please click on the link in the email we just sent you to submit your review.
Please click on the link in the verification email we just sent you to complete your change of email address.
Whoops! It looks like we still need to verify your email. To do so, please click on the link in the email we sent you. Can't find the e-mail? Click the button below and we'll send you a new one.
Thanks for registering. Welcome to GreatSchools, the largest online community committed to improving educational outcomes through parental involvement.
Thanks for verifying your updated email address.
Oops! You haven't verified your email address yet. To do so, please click on the link in the email we sent you. Can't find the email? Click the button below to receive a new one.
Oops! That email verification link has expired. Please click the button below to receive a new one.
Create an account to submit your answers.
Sign in with an existing GreatSchools account or using Facebook:
Your review has been posted to GreatSchools.
Share with friends! Post your opinion of Great Expectations Academy on Facebook.
Welcome to GreatSchools!
For principals and school officials, we offer a special Enhanced School Profile (ESP) which allows you to update and add information about your school, as well as respond to reviews. If you are a school official, click Continue to start.
Please note that it can take up to 48 hours for your comment to be posted to our site. While you're here, we'd like to invite you to fill out a survey on your school's programs, activities, and extracurriculars. It only takes a few minutes and will help parents get a full picture of your school.
Continue to compare the schools you have already selected or Edit schools to change your selection.
Get started now! You have successfully registered and can now start updating your Official School Profile. The information you provide is extremely valuable in helping parents and students learn more about your school, so thanks for taking the time!
Thank you for registering as a school leader. We just need to verify your email address. We've sent you an email - please click on the link in that message to get started editing your school's information!
Thanks! We just sent you an email – please click on the link in the email to post your answers.
Get timely updates for Great Expectations Academy, including performance data and recently posted user reviews.


text:
- Limited Time Only!
(The ad below will not display on your printed page)
« Back to slideshow
Log in to Print All Slides
Flatter Abs ASAP
Boost your butt, improve balance, and prevent injury with these easy core-strengthening moves. Workout based on moves from the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Beginner: Standing Broad Jump
Targets: Abs, glutes, quads, and hamstrings
Stand with feet hip-width apart, abs engaged.
Lift arms out to shoulder height in front of you and squat, keeping knees behind toes.
Use power through glutes and core to jump forward, landing with bent knees.
Stand up. Do 10 reps.
© Copyright 2014 Meredith Corporation. All Rights Reserved.


text:
1. Don't let the sunny day fool you, as the National Weather Service is forewarning us about some possible showers overnight. The sky is expected to start clouding up in the evening, with a 60 percent chance of showers in late night hours. Temperatures between 41ºF and 35ºF.
2. Wonder how we pick what to post in the Five Things? It's pretty simple: these events are on the calendar. Getting your events in the running is even simpler: post them! Click the " Add your Event" button, fill out the web-form, and it's live.
3. Seniors interested in playing the stock market may want to swing by the Knights of Columbus hall this morning for their regular Senior Men's Investment Group Meeting, starting at 9:30 a.m.
4. Want to grab some dinner, get a few drinks, and get paint everywhere? Well, look no further than Eat. Paint. Drink at Palettes in Natick. They are charging you $35 for the class. Bring some friends and claim a table, or come on down on your own.
5. The Unitarian Church of Wellesley Hills, is meeting tonight. Anyone who identifies as trans, and wants to support others, or get a little support themselves, is welcome to attend. Starts at 7 p.m.


text:
Let us help you find the right one.
Call 954-759-7400 for assistance, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Broward Health Imperial Point's Man Van is taking men's health screenings across Broward. Find out more »
Broward Health offers a wide range of programs to improve the health of the people of Broward County, including: lectures, screenings and outreach, senior services, maternal and child health, school health, HIV/AIDS care, homeless services and more.
Read More
» Watch some of our top physicians perform cutting-edge surgeries
» Improve your health. Find classes & events
» Browse our KidsHealth library
MONDAY, Jan. 27 2014 (HealthDay News) -- A one-time screening for a form of potentially dangerous aneurysm is effective and recommended for men aged 65 to 75 who are current or former smokers.
So says a draft recommendation issued Monday by the influential panel of experts known as the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force.
At question is a test to spot an abdominal aortic aneurysm. This condition is a bulge or ballooning in part of the aorta, the main artery that carries blood from the heart to the rest of the body.
According to background information supplied by the expert panel, the aorta travels through the abdomen, and bulging in the vessel often causes no outward symptoms. These aortic anomalies, however, can sometimes burst -- with often fatal results.
"Older male smokers are at the highest risk [of developing the aneurysms]," task force co-vice chairman Dr. Albert Siu said in a panel news release. "The good news is that, if you are a 65- to 75-year-old man who smokes or used to smoke, one-time [aneurysm] screening with an ultrasound, along with appropriate treatment, can reduce your risk of dying from a rupture."
The guidance for nonsmokers was less definitive. According to the task force, men aged 65 to 75 who have never smoked should talk to their health care provider about whether they might benefit from one-time screening for the aneurysm.
The task force also said further research is still needed to assess if screening is beneficial for women aged 65 to 75 who are current or former smokers.
Screening is not recommended for women who have never smoked. Because these women have a less than 1 percent chance of developing an abdominal aortic aneurysm, screening offers very little benefit and may even cause harm, the panel said.
The recommendation statement was posted Jan. 27 on the task force website, and the guidelines are open for public comment until Feb. 24. A final statement will be issued sometime after that.
Controlling heart disease is key to lowering a person's odds for an abdominal aortic aneurysm, said task force member Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo.
"There are many other things that men and women of all ages can do to reduce their overall risk of developing [heart] disease," Bibbins-Domingo said in the news release. "These include including quitting smoking; eating a healthy diet and maintaining a healthy weight; engaging in physical activity; and keeping blood pressure and blood cholesterol under control."
More information
The Society of Interventional Radiology has more about abdominal aortic aneurysm.
SOURCE: U.S. Preventive Services Task Force, news release, Jan. 27, 2014


text:
Please wait...
more adorable puppies are on the way.
Cooper the Pug Mix
Featured on 05/19/2012
29 comments -
Post a comment
Hi, I am Cooper James. I have been with my mom since I was eight weeks old. She got me from a lady who rescued me and my brothers and sis...more
29 comments -
Post a comment
Here at The Daily Puppy, we love puppies of all shapes, sizes, breeds, and colors. We encourage visitors to browse our puppy picture archives to look at all the adorable photos of past daily puppies, and to bookmark this page and visit often to see what cutie-pie graces the front page. Want us to run a feature of your special little puppy? We are always looking for submissions of the cutest puppies on the planet.
Report Issues or Problems?
Puppies | Dogs | Unsubscribe | Contact Us | Advertise With Us |
Ad ChoicesDog Care
Frequently Asked Questions | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Community Guidelines | Sitemap | Find us on Google+


text:
What is Ikena?
Ikena is a video enhancement software application featuring MotionDSP's patent-pending super-resolution technology. Able to run on any Windows PC (laptop or desktop), its powerful multi-frame enhancement technology can quickly and significantly improve poor video from less-than-ideal sources, such as consumer mobile phones, digital cameras, or surveillance cameras
What are the system requirements for Ikena?
What file formats can Ikena import and export?
Ikena supports several input file formats, video codecs, and audio codecs, including the following:
- File formats: DV, Flash, Real, WindowMedia, Quicktime, AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4
- Video Codecs: Uncompressed RGB, H264, MPEG-4, H263, WMV7, WMV8, WMV9, VC-1
- Audio Codecs: MPEG, AC3, AAC, WMA, ADPCM, AMR
Ikena can export both high-res still images, and high-res video.
High-res stills can be exported in uncompressed BMP, compressed JPEG, PNG and TIFF formats. High-res video can be exported in uncompressed AVI, Motion-JPEG-compressed AVI, XVID-compressed AVI, Digital Video DV25 and Windows Media Video WMV.
How is Ikena different from other video forensic applications?
First-generation video forensic software packages were designed to be used by highly-skilled video forensic technicians. Ikena was designed to be automated, fast, and usable with very little training.
Ikena's patented super-resolution algorithms differ from Frame Averaging (also known as Integration) in several ways:
- Frame averaging doesn't increase resolution (i.e., the resolution of your output is no higher resolution than your input resolution).
- Frame averaging can't deal with any motion (as it just averages the pixels at the same spatial positions in all frames). If there is any movement between frames, frame averaging falls apart.
- Frame averaging requires manual "de-warping" of video frames. If there has been any geometric distortion between the frames (for example, if the camera or object angle changes slightly), each frame needs to be "de-warped" manually. Manual de-warping is possible using fairly simple methods (translation, rotation, or zoom) and it may work only for rigid objects/areas. MotionDSP's super-resolution provides for sophisticated, and automatic de-warping of frames, without any manual steps.
- In addition to points 1-3, super-resolution is superior to frame averaging because it uses much more sophisticated "pixel combination model". -- that is, super-resolution selects the best pixels for re-construction.
For example, in Frame Averaging, when you frame average 10 frames, the math is:
- Output = (Input1 + Input2 + ... + Input10)/10
- Super-resolution, uses a statistically and content-optimized function of the 10 input values
Output = complex_function {Input1, Input2, ...., Input10}
What is the difference between Ikena and Ikena GPU
Ikena and Ikena GPU are identical in their basic feature sets.
What sets Ikena GPU apart from Ikena is speed. Ikena GPU can utilize OpenCL or CUDA-compatible graphics cards from AMD and NVIDIA, and with a high-end card like the AMD FirePro(TM) V8800, Ikena GPU can process video up to 6 times faster than a high-end Intel CPU. We've used a 6-core Intel CPU below. For 2 and 4-core CPUs, the difference is even greater -- up to 15x faster.
In addition, Ikena GPU comes with our Evidence Spotlight tool included in the purchase price, a $1000 value.
Specific performance numbers below.
Live Preview Processing (Frames per second)
Video Resolution
480p (1x SR)
|30 (max)
30 (max)
480p (2x SR)
|30 (max)
30 (max)
720p (1x SR)
|30 (max)
30 (max)
1080p (1x SR)
|30 (max)
Processing Parameters:
- 7 matching frames (slow option)
- Stabilization (120%)
- Deblurring (Level 40, Focus 0.40)
- Contrast (30)
- Light and Contrast (auto levels on)
Can Ikena Process HD Video?
Yes, Ikena, Ikena GPU, and Ikena ISR can all process HD video, up to 1080P (1920x1080).
Performance (speed of processing) will depend on the PC hardware used, and the settings used in Ikena.
We recommend the highest powered GPUs for HD processing (such as the NVIDIA Tesla C2050 GPU).
Due to OS memory limitations, some filters, such as MotionDSP's super-resolution algorithm (called "resolution" in Ikena) will be limited to certain SR zoom factors, but this can be mitigated with the use of the "region of interest" control, which limits processing to a certain area of the screen.
What is the difference between Ikena and vReveal?
vReveal is a consumer product from MotionDSP which is designed to make consumer videos "look great" -- improving the subjective quality of the video, but it is not designed, licensed, or recommended for any forensic use.
vReveal does not use MotionDSP's patented, automated super-resolution technology, and thus, vReveal won't help you reconstruct and read license plates from security videos, or grab high-res images of faces from video. For that, you need Ikena.
Ikena has been designed from the ground up for video enhancement for law enforcement and forensics labs, with powerful tools for capturing, enhancing and presenting court-admissible evidence. It uses MotionDSP's patented, automated super-resolution algorithms to reconstruct each frame of video with the best information from surrounding frames of video, objectively increasing resolution and detail while significantly reducing noise. It was developed with direct input and requirements from several of the world's leading video forensic labs. Results from Ikena have been used to prosecute court cases in both the US and the UK.
For more details about Ikena, please visit www.motiondsp.com.


text:
Download your own FREE seasonal produce guide!
For more plant-powered resources, visit Sharon's store
Welcome to my plant-powered website. Here you'll find nutrition resources to help answer your questions, recipes to satisfy your taste buds, product reviews, interviews with some of the industry's leading movers and shakers, and so much more. I believe that truly everyone – vegans, vegetarians, and omnivores – as well as the environment, can benefit from simply incorporating more plant foods, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, beans, lentils, nuts and seeds into their diets.
I hope you'll stop by the site often.
From my plant-powered plate to yours,
Sharon's upcoming appearances
Sharon's calendar
Manitoba Harvest
Hemp Foods Farm Tour
August 26-August 28
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Sharon will visit a
hemp field to learn how hemp is grown, participate in an exclusive behind the
scenes tour of their facilities, and meet with Manitoba Harvest Hemp Foods' CEO
& Co-founder.
Book Passage Bookstore & Café
September 12, 7:00pm
Corte Madera, California
Join Sharon Palmer, RDN, for a plant-powered
discussion to celebrate the release of her latest book Plant-Powered for Life.
Cooledge Library
September 13,
Join Sharon
for a demonstration and tasting of her Tofu Cobb Salad, one of many delicious
recipes from her new book Plant-Powered for Life. Following the demo Sharon
will discuss the many health benefits of eating more whole-plant foods and
offer easy-to-follow tips and recipe ideas for anyone looking to add more
fruits, veggies, and whole grains to their existing diet.
follow Sharon
sign up for Sharon's free monthly plant-powered newsletter
Online Form - Constant Contact Signup Form
©2008 - 2014 Sharon Palmer, R.D. All rights reserved. Click here for Disclosure Statement.
For technical issues regarding the website, contact the webmaster here.


text:
The acquisition of the Bandelier National Monument was only a stepping stone for the Park Service. Although Frank Pinkley made a convincing case for keeping Bandelier in the monument category, agency officials retained a vision of a large national park in the region. The area surrounding the monument contained archeological and natural features that the agency coveted. Horace Albright set an aggressive tone that shaped acquisition policy long after he left the agency, and his successors followed his lead in places like the Pajarito Plateau.
As a result, the Park Service continued its efforts to acquire land in the region. During the 1930s, archeological areas dominated agency thinking about the plateau. Puye and the Ramon Vigil Grant became the focus of efforts to expand the monument. After 1939, the agency took a broader view of the attributes of the region. The Park Service developed its vision of a comprehensive national park that included natural and archeological features. The coming of the Manhattan Project put pressure upon the resources of the park, and the agency acquired a buffer zone around Frijoles Canyon. As its ecological perspective developed during the 1950s and 1960s, the Park Service again began to eye the Pajarito Plateau. Soon a new form of the old park proposals appeared, with the Baca Location # 1 as its center.
But with the exception of additions to the national monument during the 1960s and 1970s, acquisition efforts in the region met with little success. Competing interests, including the Forest Service, the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), and private landowners, thwarted the agency. Bad luck dogged Park Service attempts on the Pajarito Plateau, and the agency never acquired the lands it wanted.
Even after the transfer of the monument, land controversies continued to rage in the Bandelier area. Like so many of the national park proposals, the transfer itself was a compromise. Associate Director Arno B. Cammerer and, to a lesser extent, Director Horace Albright still believed that the area merited park status, but the compromise that ceded the monument to the NPS limited the options of the agency.
Last Updated: 28-Aug-2006


text:
|HMRC Reference:Notice 744A (December 2009)
|View Change History
1.1 What is this notice about?
1.2 What do you mean by passenger transport services?
2. VAT treatment of passenger transport services
2.1 What is the liability of passenger transport services?
2.2 What services are not regarded as transport of passengers?
2.3 Can I treat the transport of vehicles on ships trains etc as passenger transport?
2.4 When do I treat the transport of vehicles on ships, trains etc. as freight transport?
2.5 Supplying a vehicle ship or aircraft with a driver or crew who are not your employees
3. Place of supply of passenger transport
3.1 How is the place of supply of passenger transport determined?
3.2 What is the VAT liability of passenger transport that takes place both inside and outside the UK?
3.3 What about transport services that occur outside the UK?
3.4 What if I provide passenger transport in the UK but I belong outside the UK?
3.5 How is the supply of a pleasure cruise treated?
4. Zero-rating passenger transport
4.1 In what circumstances can I zero-rate domestic passenger transport?
4.2 Does it make a difference whether I receive payment from an individual or a group of passengers?
4.3 What difference does it make if I am the main contractor or sub-contractor?
4.4 Is the zero-rating provision confined only to regular passenger transport services?
4.5 What if I supply vehicles, ships or aircraft with a carrying capacity of less than 10 passengers?
4.6 What is the position with regards to transport in taxis limousines and hire cars?
4.7 What happens if I use a variety different sized vehicle in a supply of passenger transport?
4.8 What if I am an agent making arrangements for the supply of passenger transport?
4.9 What if I am an agent who buys in passenger transport and resells it as principal?
5.1 What do you mean by scheduled flights?
5.2 What is the VAT liability of scheduled flights?
5.3 How should I account for VAT on inclusive tours?
6. Transport of disabled passengers
6.1 How do I treat vehicles constructed or modified for people with disabilities?
6.2 Can I reclaim input tax on a vehicle modified to carry less than 10 disabled passengers?
6.3 What about ambulance services?
7. Passenger transport by the Post Office Company
7.1 What is the position when the Post Office Company provides passenger transport?
8. Standard-rated passenger transport and related services
8.1 When must I charge VAT at the standard rate?
8.2 How should I treat supplies of transport services to a place where the public have free access?
8.3 Who are 'connected' persons?
8.4 What types of flights would be standard-rated?
8.5 What if I provide independent transport services to a place of entertainment or interest?
9. Incidental and ancillary services to passenger transport
9.1 How should I treat services other than transport provided to passengers?
9.2 What are incidental services?
9.3 How should incidental services be treated?
9.4 How should ancillary services be treated?
9.5 Does this include airline perks?
9.6 What about passenger perks supplied with passenger transport?
9.7 Which perks can I treat as an integral part of the transportation?
9.8 What about 'wine and dine' 'steam and cuisine' and other similar journeys?
9.9 What about independent public passenger transport to airports by train tube bus or coach?
9.10 What about Air Passenger Duty (APD)?
10.1 How do I determine the treatment of cruises for passenger transport purposes?
10.2 When am I regarded as providing a cruise from my own resources?
10.3 How is the supply of a cruise treated?
10.4 How do I decide whether a cruise is a single supply of passenger transport?
10.5 How do I decide if the cruise consists of multiple supplies?
10.6 How should I treat a separate supply of any of the individual elements?
10.7 What should I do if a single charge includes both zero-rated and standard-rated elements?
If you have a question about VAT Excise or Customs duty
Do you have any comments or suggestions?
This notice cancels and replaces Notice 744A (March 2002). Details of any changes to the previous version can be found in paragraph 1.1 of this notice.
This notice explains the place of supply rules for passenger transport and the zero-rating of public passenger transport supplied in the UK.
This notice has been reviewed to take into account the changes made in the 2009 Finance Act which brought in substantial changes to the place of supply of services rules from 1 January 2010, in the case of passenger transportation the changes are marginal.
The technical content is largely unchanged but some clarifications have been added to paragraphs 2.3, 3.2, 3.3, 4.1, 4.6, 4.7. Section 6 has been amended as the 'concession' referred to is enshrined in legislation.
Passenger transport services are supplied when a vehicle, ship or aircraft is provided together with a driver or crew, for the carriage of passengers. This may also include any incidental services (see section 9).
If you hire a vehicle, ship or aircraft without a driver or crew or a ship or aircraft under charter arrangements, then you do not supply passenger transport services, but a means of transport. Notice 744C Ships, aircraft and associated services explains chartering in more detail.
Passenger transport services supplied in the UK (including its territorial waters) can be either:
You can zero-rate the transport of passengers …
But not the transport of passengers …
The following are not regarded as transport of passengers:
If you transport or ferry vehicles on ships, trains or other forms of transport you supply passenger transport services when your transport meets the conditions at paragraph 2.1 and:
You will be providing freight transport if:
You can find further information on the liability of freight in Notice 744B Freight transport.
In order to treat these supplies as passenger transport, you have to show that you are supplying the vehicles with a driver or crew. You can only do this if you keep all the following records:
The place of supply of passenger transport services is determined according to where the transport physically takes place. If it takes place:
Passenger transport that takes place both inside and outside the UK is zero-rated to the extent the transport takes place within the UK, irrespective of the carrying capacity of the vehicle, ship or aircraft. It applies to:
But does not apply to:
For example:
If these occur in …
then you may …
If you belong outside the UK, you have two options:
If you are…
not registered for VAT in the UK and your customer is registered for UK VAT
your customer can account for VAT on your supplies under the reverse charge procedure – see Notice 741 Place of Supply of Services.
not registered for VAT in the UK and your customer is not registered for UK VAT,
you are liable to account for the VAT in the UK and you must register for VAT in the UK, if your supplies exceed the VAT registration threshold - see Notice
If you provide a pleasure cruise, it may be treated as a single supply of passenger transport. If so, the element that takes place in the UK falls within the scope of UK VAT (see section 10).
You can zero-rate domestic passenger transport in any vehicle, ship or aircraft that has at least 10 seats, including those for the driver and crew, unless the supplies are exceptions from the zero rates (see section 8). The zero-rated domestic passenger transport will also include:
No, the zero-rating applies whether you receive payment of a fare from an individual passenger or a bulk payment in respect of a group of passengers.
None, the zero-rating applies whether you are the main contractor or a sub-contractor and regardless of whom your customer is.
No, zero-rating is not confined to regular passenger transport services but applies to any services which meet the conditions set out in paragraph 2.1.
If the carrying capacity of the vehicle, ship or aircraft is less than 10 passengers, then the passenger transport is standard-rated unless it can be zero-rated under the conditions:
The provision of transport in taxis and hire cars is standard-rated unless the number of seats is of not less than 10. The number of people a limousine is licensed to carry does not determine the liability, the physical capacity of the vehicle does. You can find further information in Notice 700/25 Taxis and hire-cars.
A supply can only be zero-rated if the vehicle actually used has 10 or more seats. If you have to substitute a smaller vehicles (for example, large coach is unavailable) then the liability will depend on the capacity of the vehicle actually used. If you use a mixture of vehicles to make a supply you will need to make an apportionment to calculate how much VAT is due.
You may zero rate your supply when making certain arrangements for a supply of zero-rated passenger transport. You can find further information in Notice 709/6 Travel Agents and Tour Operators.
If you buy in passenger transport and resell it as principal, you must use the tour operators' margin scheme. You can find further information in Notice 709/5 Tour Operators' Margin Scheme.
A scheduled flight is one that runs either according to a published timetable or so regularly or frequently as to constitute a recognisable systematic series of flights.
Zero-rating applies to all scheduled flights irrespective of the carrying capacity of aircraft.
If you provide transport as part of a package or inclusive tour, which includes facilities, you have bought in from third parties, you are required to account for VAT under the tour operators' margin scheme. You can find further information in Notice 709/5 Tour Operators' Margin Scheme. For this purpose, facilities include hotel accommodation, catering, entertainment and admission to events.
If you supply transport to, from or within a place of entertainment or interest see section 8.
If you operate a vehicle, which has been constructed or modified to cater for the special needs of people with disabilities, your supplies may be zero-rated. For zero-rating to apply the following conditions must all be met.
The vehicle would be able to have 10 or more people conventionally seated.
It has a carrying capacity of less than 10 persons when equipped with conventional seats and/or facilities specifically designed for the use of passengers with disabilities.
The vehicle's carrying capacity has not been reduced for any other reason than to provide facilities for the disabled (for example, to carry goods) even if the vehicle is later equipped for the carriage of disabled persons.
For example:
No, you can only reclaim the input tax on the vehicle if it would originally have had 12 or more seats. You can find further information in Notice 48 Extra-statutory concessions.
Ambulance services are exempt from VAT. You can find further information in Notice 701/31 Health.
The Post Office Company provides passenger transport services in both aircraft and vehicles as part of its services to the community. These services are zero-rated irrespective of the type of vehicle or its carrying capacity.
If you supply any of the following transport services, you must charge VAT at the standard-rate:
A supply of transport services to places where the public enjoy totally free access is normally zero-rated, for example, national parks, seaside resorts, historic towns and villages, geographical areas such as the Norfolk boards, or canals and lakes.
But zero-rating does not apply when the supply of transport services to these places also includes the right of admission to the places mentioned in the first bullet of 8.1.
Examples of connected persons are:
The following examples are standard-rated, although the list is not exhaustive:
Transport to, from or within a place of entertainment or cultural interest when provided independently from an operator of such a place and such services, remains zero-rated (subject to the normal conditions given at section 4). Typical examples include:
As well as providing passenger transport, other services are sometimes provided to passengers. These can be either:
These are services that are provided to passengers as part of the single transport services. These may include:
These are part of the single supply of passenger transport services. They are often provided at no extra cost. Where an additional charge is made to the passenger it is regarded as a supplement to the fare and:
These are not part of the single supply of passenger transport services but are supplied separately. These are normally standard-rated. They may include:
Yes, as well as those examples in paragraph 9.4 it will include such things as restaurant meals, theatre trips and other entertainment provided during a trip or holiday, hotel accommodation and car hire other than as specified in paragraph 9.4. These perks should be treated as separate supplies and taxed accordingly. This list is not exhaustive. The provision of perks, which are not allowable, may mean the airline is liable to use the Tour Operators' Margin Scheme. You can find further information in Notice 709/5 Tour Operators' Margin Scheme.
Passenger perks offered by transport operators may be treated as part of a supply of passenger transport provided the perks meet all the following conditions:
The following examples are treated as an integral part of the transportation:
Depending on the circumstances 'wine and dine', 'steam and cuisine', disco cruises, dinner cruises, wedding reception cruises and other similar journeys may be:
The criteria used for cruises is detailed in paragraphs 10.4 and 10.5.
Independent public passenger transport to airports by train, tube, bus or coach, the transport element of urban park-and-ride schemes and journeys from station car parks by public passenger transport are outside this provision and are considered under paragraph 2.1.
APD is charged to the airline and many airlines will charge this on to passengers as a discrete amount. For VAT purposes this is to be treated as part of the fare for the flight and will be taxed at the same rate of VAT as the fare.
This section covers sea and river cruises provided from your own resources. If they are bought in from a third party and re-supplied, you will find further information in Notice 709/5 Tour Operators' Margin Scheme.
You are regarded as providing a cruise from your resources if you meet one of the conditions below:
If you provide a cruise, it may be
All the following conditions will have to be met:
All the following conditions will have to be met:
Where separate supplies of any of the individual elements are made, they should be taxed according to their respective liabilities. For example, a separate supply of catering is standard-rated when supplied in the UK.
We will accept a reasonable apportionment if both zero-rated and standard-rated elements are included within a single charge.
Phone 0845 010 9000 Monday to Friday 08.00 – 20.00.
Go to www.hmrc.gov.uk
Os hoffech siarad â rhywun yn Gymraeg, ffoniwch 0845 010 0300,
Llun i Gwener 08.00 – 18.00.
If you are hard of hearing or speech impaired and use a Textphone, phone 0845 000 0200
If you have any comments or suggestions to make about this notice, please write to:
HM Revenue & Customs
Place & Time of Supply Team
3rd floor,
100 Parliament Street
For general enquiries, please go to www.hmrc.gov.uk or phone the Helpline.
If you are not satisfied with our service, please let the person dealing with your affairs know what is wrong. We will work as quickly as possible to put things right and settle your complaint. If you are still unhappy, ask for your complaint to be referred to the Complaints Manager. For more information about our complaints procedures go to www.hmrc.gov.uk and under 'quick links' select 'Complaints'.
This document is available in the following formats
Please be aware that our PDF, Word, Excel and Powerpoint documents will open in a new window.


text:
FC Barcelona striker David Villa has previously been linked with Arsenal and Tottenham, but it seems as though Liverpool are joining the race for the Spanish striker's signature.
According to the Guardian, Liverpool's boss Brendan Rodgers is interested in Sevilla's Jesús Navas and Luis Alberto, but also covets Villa. Luis Suarez is rumored to be looking for the closest exit out of Anfield, and if the controversial striker is sold, Villa would seem as a decent replacement.
Since joining Barcelona, Villa has not quite been the prolific goal scoring machine most La Liga fans had grown used to seeing. He broke his leg and was sidelined for a while, and even though he came back he has struggled in the fight for a spot in the starting lineup. This season, Villa appeared in 27 games and scored nine goals.
Even at the age of 31, Villa could be a deadly finisher in the Premier League if he had a consistent role. He is versatile enough to fit in most systems and is comfortable playing as the lone striker.
The last few years have been quite tough for Liverpool, as the team has not managed to crack the top four since the 2008-09 season and has not been able to compete against the best in the Champions League.
Tags: David Villa FC Barcelona Liverpool


text:
Leverage, 1x02 - The Homecoming Job
A little bit of Eliot and Parker.
Eliot x Distinctive Things
I guess the whole point of this episode was to show us we wouldn't need to worry Sophie and Nate were gone, that, no matter how hard the case was going to be, that the three of them could handle it as long as they were together, that they are grown enough to make things work and are capable of giving each other courage even in the scariest of situations.
And in the end, somehow, that made me feel better.
leverage + faceless | requested by donnapaulsens
I started running with some different people like a hacker and a thief.


text:
Share your comments
The autobiography of my mother
Jamaica Kincaid
Adult Fiction KINCAID
Jamaica Kincaid
Adult Fiction KINCAID
Summary: Jamaica Kincaid's new novel is the haunting, deeply charged story of a woman's life on the island of Dominica. Xuela Claudette Richardson, daughter of a Carib mother and a half-Scottish, half-African father, was delivered to his laundress as an infant, bundled up like his clothes. The Autobiography of My Mother is a story of love, fear, loss, and the forging of a character, an account of one woman's inexorable evolution evoked in startling and magical poetry.
Be the first to add a comment! Share your thoughts about this title. Would you recommend it? Why or why not?
Question about returns, requests or other account details?
Add a Comment
|Submission Guidelines
Find this title in the Library Catalog
Xuela Claudette Richardson
Age: 70
Mixed race
Her mother died in childbirth; child of a Carib mother and a Scottish-African father.


text:
QUINCY, Ill. (WGEM) -- In his 16 years as the head coach of the Quincy Notre Dame basketball program Scott Douglas has amassed 15 winning seasons, including a 21 victory campaign which ended with a regional championship.
Fortunately for Douglas and the Raiders, the 2012-2013 season seems to have plenty of upside considering what the team returns with a group of eight seniors led by Alex Fitch and a powerful post presence in Matt McPherson.
By this time next week QND will hit the floor for its first game, and Douglas says having players he can count on is a big plus.
"We do have some veteran guys and some players that have a lot of experience," Douglas noted.
"Early on, and as this season goes on as well, that is something that we're going to really lean on."
According to Fitch, "This year it can only help more to have that experience out there especially when it comes down to the end of the season. During big games, and at end of games, you have to have guys that know how to win and this group definitely has a lot of those people."
What the Raiders possess is something not a lot of programs their size can counter with - versatility. QND features several players who can play a variety of spots.
The improved health of Noble Peters, along with the back court of Nick and Chris Dietrich, as well as Sam Douglas, is another luxury. McPherson says another year of growth makes the Raiders a force to be reckon with.
"I think you're going to see an extension of what we had last year. We're going to have a lot of different guys playing a lot of different positions," McPherson explained.
"Even though we may have a couple guards, or a couple forwards, or something like that (on the court) they can play a lot of different positions for us."
Douglas added, "We certainly have a bunch of high character guys and that always lends (itself) to being quite an advantage for any team. But I think the other thing is that we have some versatility. We have some guys that play with some length and I think that can be an advantage. We're also probably a little quicker than we have been."
The Raiders season begins against Knox County in next Monday's start to the Gully Transportation Tip-Off Tournament. Coupled with the Suns Classic and the new format between the two events gives QND five games this year, meaning they will play every night next week with the exception of Thanksgiving.
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 WorldNow and WGEM. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service and Mobile Privacy Policy & Terms of Service.
Persons with disabilities who need assistance with issues relating to the content of this station's public inspection file should contact Administrative Assistant Kathy Woodworth at 217-228-6617. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, at 888-835-5322 (TTY) or at email@example.com.


text:
Trevor's lips formed themselves into a smirk when he heard the other man's question. The whiskey was already clouding his judgment, and he convinced himself there would be no such thing as saying no or judgments tonight. And now that his flask was almost over— he decided to do exactly that. Grabbing it out of his suit pocket, he raised the flask at the other man for a quick second before uncapping it— finishing the whole flash. He definitely needed that— to avoid the guilt and anything else he might feel. He didn't know why he would feel guilty anyway.
"Anywhere sounds nice." Trevor said, a large smile on his face. He pushed himself off of the wall and took a few steps forward, his hand smoothing the lapels of the mysterious figure's velvet black suit. His fingers lingered on the electric blue necktie, his eyes focusing on the man's. He took another step in front of him, not caring about what anyone around them would be thinking. After all, they would all be busy with their own activities. Trevor licked his lips again, his eyes looking at the masked man's jawline and high cheekbones. "What'd you like to do with me, hm?" Trevor teased, the alcohol talking instead of his consciousness.
What was he getting himself into? There was no denying that he felt a certain thrill pass through him as the space between them diminished, the other man's hand resting on his necktie. Unconsciously Logan licked his lips, his eyes flicking from the man's hands to his stubble jaw and neck. He took another step forward, their chests now touching, and rested his hands on the dark man's hips. Warm, soft, the fabric smooth against his fingertips. Even underneath several layers of clothing, he could tell that his companion was sturdily built and probably well-muscled.
A feral grin made his lip curl, revealing pearly white teeth. "What would I like to do?" Logan repeated, his voice now low and husky. He had no idea, except that he wanted out; out of the noisy room, away from everyone else and their prying eyes, where he could enjoy his conquest in peace. "I'd like to take you away from this menagerie to somewhere more private, and, ah, get to know you better." He let himself lean forward, eyes glittering, stopping just before his lips collided with the mystery man's. "That is, if you have no objections?"
I … I wouldn't call it a talent, as much as a hobby … although others think I'm good, I'm not quite confident in my abilities.I simply wish to please a Master - to have someone to belong to. Nine years is quite a long time to be abandoned.
You must be good to have your former master throw you an art exhibition, no?
Don't fret too much, my dear, a pretty little thing like you is sure to have a master or a mistress soon enough. There's been a sudden influx to The Nox lately, someone is bound to notice you.
Well, I'm not like most of the pets here. I've come to appreciate the Masters and Mistresses - they're the sole reason any of us aren't burning in Hell right now.
I have been owned. My Master even gave me an Art Show - he said I had true potential. But one day he … he disappeared … and I have not seen him again.
An art show? You're an artist? Impressive. Don't think I've met many pets that have such talent.
And masters tend to come and go as they please; it's one of the perks of being a demon. You're never tied down.
I apologise for my age, Mr. Romanov, but I promise that I've only gotten better over the years. It's a shame we have not met before. You seem lovely.
"Lovely"? That would be the last word anyone here would describe me as, but thank you for your kind praise. Since you've been here a long time, have you ever been owned?
Nine years, Sir.
Nine years? You're positively ancient! Can't recall ever seeing you around, but then again I never really concerned myself with pets before. I tend to leave after a while, you see.
I'm not as new as the others, Sir. I'm Delilah - Delilah Crue.
Well, how long have you been here at The Nox since you're "not as new as the others", then?
are you looking for a pet today, perchance?
My, my, you're a bold one. Not many seek me out to initiate a conversation.
Who are you?
Raising his eyebrows when he noticed the man eye his silver flash, he pushed it back inside the inner pocket of his black suit, before flashing a quick smile— a natural one that Trevor would have. They'd notice it was him if they've seen him smile before. But then again, not many got to see this smile on his face. His subtle smile grew into a bigger smirk when he heard the man's statement. "Not anyone's date tonight. Steal me, please. The party's a little depressing, eh." Trevor said ironically.
The party was anything but depressing— there were attractive pets and demons scattered around the big ball room, music blasting through the speakers and masks everywhere— which would conceal a person's identity, but Trevor doubt it really did work like on television or films. He always found it stupid when it was so fucking obvious who someone was behind the mask. But there he was, looking at the man with the silver mask, unsure who he is even though his jawline and lips were quite similar. Deciding he needed even more alcohol, he stopped a waiter that walked past them and grabbed a glass of champagne. It wasn't exactly his favorite drink, but it'd do. Drinking the glass a little too quickly, he licked his lips and returned his gaze back at the mysterious man.
Logan found himself mimicking the man's smile, brown eyes meeting the icy blue behind the black mask. It was a genuine smile—a nice smile—one that he couldn't recall ever seeing before, but wouldn't mind seeing again. If only he could tell who on earth his companion was. It was driving him mad, it was; the familiar yet mysterious air surrounding him was infuriating.Pull yourself together,he told himself as he edged closer to the other man,there's all the time in the world to get know him.
Chuckling softly, he ran a hand through his hair. Steal him? It would be a pleasure; mystery man was most pleasing to the eye, had a nice jaw, piercing eyes, and the hands… His hands looked like they could pack a punch, but still have a gentle touch. The clatter of glasses and pulse of the music seemed to fade as all his attention focused on the figure leaning on the wall next to him. "If I did steal you, were would I take you?" Logan asked, a smirk playing along his lips. Leaning forward, he let his lips brush against the masked man's left ear before he whispered, "My room, your room, the bar… the possibilities are endless."
The Devil's Masque Playlist: Fire With Fire
01. Fire With Fire — The Scissor Sisters
02. Damned If I Do Ya (Damned If I Don't) — All Time Low
03. Middle of the Night — Sherwood
04. The Bad Touch — Bloodhound Gang
05. Where Have You Been — Rihanna
06. I Want You — Savage Garden
07. Little Lion Man — Mumford and Sons
Watching as the man finished a glass of champagne, Trevor smirked at his sarcastic question, one that was probably mocking Trevor himself. Feeling like he needed another sip of alcohol, he took yet another quick shot, the bitter taste of Whiskey fading down his throat. He knew he was going to get tipsier by the second, and he didn't mind at all. He needed to be a little more loose, and he needed to get rid of all the stress and tension from all those dinner services. The buzz was starting to flow all over his body— his skin feeling a little more uncomfortable by the second.
"No, here alone. Leaves you wanting what?" Trevor asked surely. In fact, he was pretty sure he was here alone, considering who he was trying to find wasn't anywhere to be found and no one approached him yet— the mysterious man being the first one. His cheekbones reminded Trevor of someone, but he wasn't sure. "Why?" The man asked, adjusting his black mask a little. He loosened the knot behind his auburn hair so his disguise was a little less secure. Casually turning his head to look at the man, his blue eyes pierced through his mask and observed the man's silver mask and fitted black suit.
A flash of silver caught his wandering attention, bringing it back to the shadow cloaked man.How smart.He caught a whiff of alcohol—whiskey?—wafting out of the flask's neck after the man had taken a sip. That would explain the his antsy demeanour and brusque manner of speaking. Logan couldn't really blame him; the room was filled with people, half of which were doing some… interesting things to say the least. Hardly conducive to having a good time. But then again, this was the place where damned souls came after cutting a deal with the Devil; The concept of 'fun' and 'damned souls' didn't exactly go together in the same sentence.
Logan tapped his nose knowingly, allowing a smirk to grace his lips. What did he want? At the moment, he wanted some more alcohol to chase away any inhibitions that clouded his mind. Luckily, he was somewhat of a light weight, his goal very do-able."Why?" Why did he want to know whether the man in black was attending alone? That was a very good question, and Logan had no answer for that. He turned his masked face to face his shorter companion. The part of his face that he could see looked like someone whom he knew, or rather, whom he talked to briefly. Ah, fuck it. He'd figure it out later.
"Why?" he mused, hand stroking his chin, "I wouldn't want to steal someone's date. That would be rather rude." Especially one as handsome as you, he added silently as his eyes wandered over the tailored black suit.
The whiskey was slowly starting to hit him. The music was getting a little louder and he felt the bass and the drums of the song— his skin was getting a little hotter and he was already a little sweatier from the tight-fitting suit and the flask of whiskey in his hand. It wasn't a fashion statement— he wasn't one who would spend hours on picking what to wear— but he wore black to blend in. Avoid conversation and just observe the crowd— that was his goal. The black leather shoes, velvet suit, pants, tie and jacket all helped him blend in so people wouldn't see him in the dark. He looked around, still uninterested in what was going on. He preferred not to look at the masters and pets who were a little into it. Maybe find Liam later,Trevor noted himself.
His train of thought was interrupted by a familiar voice that surprised him. Remaining calm, Trevor uncapped his flask and took a quick shot of whiskey, trying to figure out who it was behind the mask. He had a prominent jaw line and cheek bones, but Trevor was too out of it to try to figure out who it was. Leaning back against the wall of the ball room, Trevor looked back up at the man who was slightly taller than him. "So fuckin' fun." Trevor said harshly, his tone sarcastic. "Having the time of my life 'ere, you?" Trevor asked annoyingly.
Logan smiled underneath his mask, taking another sip of his half-full champagne glass. How refreshing, a man after his own heart. The voice seemed oddly familiar, as if he'd heard it before, but the chances of that were exceedingly slim; he had been rather anti-social this last stint at The Nox, choosing to avoid the pets and demons who stayed. He appraised the shorter man out of the corner of his eye, trying to gauge who he was conversing with. Stubble, dark brown hair… it could've been anyone. But why did he care?
"Oh, I'm having the time of my life," Logan replied, his tone laced with amused sarcasm in contrast to his companion's harsh tone. A sense of deja vu washed over him, but he ignored it. It's the alcohol, he told himself putting his empty glass on the floor for one of the red clothed people to find. "The music's not too bad, but the company leaves me wanting. You here with anyone?" The lack of a collar pegged the mystery man as either a demon or staff.


text:
Norman Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink
Nov 29, 2014 - Jan 04, 2015
Andrews Park, Norman, OK 73072
Bundle up and get ready for an exciting outing at the Norman Outdoor Holiday Ice Rink, located at Andrews Park in ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event
Christmas on the Western Frontier
Dec 04, 2014
Downtown, El Reno, OK 73036
Christmas on the Western Frontier features an old-fashioned Christmas parade with more than 50 floats, along with ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event
Dec 04, 2014
Downtown, Vinita, OK 74301
Bundle up tight and bring the family to downtown Vinita this December for the annual Christmas Parade. This holiday ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event
OU Sooners vs Oklahoma State Cowboys
Dec 06, 2014
Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial Stadium, Norman, OK 73019
Get ready for Bedlam as the Oklahoma Sooners take on the Oklahoma State Cowboys at the Gaylord Family Oklahoma Memorial ... read more...
Sporting/Recreation Event
Pawhuska Christmas Parade of Lights
Dec 06, 2014
Downtown, Pawhuska, OK 74056
An annual tradition in Pawhuska, the Christmas Parade of Lights features lighted floats that slowly wind their way ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event
Dec 12, 2014
Norman Arts District, Norman, OK 73069
The 2nd Friday Circuit of Art, a monthly celebration of the arts in Norman, connects the downtown arts district with ... read more...
Art Shows
Norman Main Street Christmas Holiday Parade
Dec 13, 2014
Downtown, Norman, OK 73069
Jack Frost may be nipping at your nose, but you won't want to miss this Norman holiday tradition. The Norman Main ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event
Dec 13, 2014
Cleveland County Fairgrounds, Norman, OK 73071
The Cleveland County Craft Show in Norman features home decorating, handmade, seasonal and specialty items presented by ... read more...
Craft/Hobby Show
Dec 14, 2014
Historic Fort Reno, El Reno, OK 73036
Quite literally a blast from the past, Fort Reno Christmas Guns is a tradition brought here by German immigrants. The ... read more...
Winter Holiday Event, Living History Event
Dec 21, 2014
Lake Thunderbird State Park, Norman, OK 73026
Meet at the Discovery Cove Nature Center within Lake Thunderbird State Park in Norman for an information session at 1pm, ... read more...
Wildlife/Animal Event
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Booth: Amandus Kahl
Group: Kahl
Group: Kahl
Grinder granulator with grindstones
20 t/h
Amandus Kahl
with grindstones
Wood shavings, sawdust, wood chips, and other lumpy biomass are crushed in an eco-friendly way using the KAHL pan grinder mill:
- with a minimum energy consumption
- silent operation
- without ATEX problems
The mill can be designed for capacity ranges from a few hundred kg up to 20 t/h and does not need much space. Both dry and wet raw material is processed.
KAHL pan grinder mills defibre wet wood chips of the categories G30 and G50. Subsequent fine grinding with conventional hammer mills is not necessary.


text:
Eminem on Being a Dad
In Eminem's new book, "The Way I Am," he talks about how he's changed and the importance of family. Here's an exclusive excerpt:
"I'm a lot better than I used to be ...but it's still messed up. I'm 35 years old. I'm a dad now. Once you hit 30, you're supposed to at least be a half-grown-ass man, you know what I mean? The truth is, a lot of things put me on edge ...It can be something as simple as being asked a million stupid questions, or a rapper who's not on my level trying to come up by starting beef with me ...God knows, 10 years down the road I don't want my daughters hearing about all this someÂwhere and going, 'He thinks it's cool to act like this.' Because I don't. But, you know, when you grow up like I did--bouncing around, fighting for everything--it does make you angry ...It was almost a way for me to piss back in the face of the people who pissed on me all my life--to get back at every bully who ever picked on me, every person who ever f---ed with me growing up. The fact that Hailie's life is so differÂent than mine is one of my proudest achievements ... The stakes are high, and my family comes first. Marshall Mathers behind bars isn't cute, and Eminem behind bars is terrible for business."
Read more hot stories Moms Are Talking About.