text:
The Future of Your Business: Transparent, Decisive, Personalized
Exactly how can an organization "capitalize" on all the available and accessible data sources? Last year, the industry was simply trying to understand the hype around big data and all the new styles of analytics. This year's Summit will include the same comprehensive coverage on all the emerging technology trends, but for those already thoroughly versed in the three Vs of Big Data, this Summit will also examine the art and the science when it comes to applying these technologies and methodologies.
At the 2015 Summit, we will examine how information management and analytics enable new innovations on the way we conduct business by providing more transparent, decisive and personalized business models. Attend to learn about all the emerging trends, but also to strategize on how these capabilities, processes and technologies can be used to make your business more transparent, decisive, and personalized.
Learn more about key takeaways and ROI you'll gain by attending a Gartner Summit Event
Key Benefits
Insight into the hot topics business and IT executives care about most:
- Understand business forces that will affect IT leaders and their BIIM initiatives
- Making the right innovation choices at the right time
- Evaluating market dynamics when making investment decisions
- Deliver measurable ROI
- Reducing costs by melding emerging technologies with existing tools and infrastructure
Who Should Attend
Senior business and IT professionals including:
- Business Intelligence Leaders
- Business Leaders
- Information Management Directors
- Business (Intelligence) Analysts
- Systems Analysts
- Architects
- Data Modelers
- Project Managers
- Chief Information Officers (CIOs)
- Executives and Analysts
- Report Designers
Analyst Access
World's Top Industry Experts
Gartner's global research community of 750 analysts engages in nearly 300,000 one-to-one client interactions each year. There are several ways to interact with an analyst at the event, including:
- Gartner Analyst Sessions: Listen to insightful and actionable advice direct from a subject matter expert, with allotted time for Q&A.
- Gartner Analyst One-on-One Meetings: Private meetings that explore your personal IT issues and challenges.
- Analyst-User Roundtables: Small group format moderated by a Gartner analyst where you and your peers can share insights, challenges and concerns related to today's hottest topics.
Peer Networking
Real World Experience
Hundreds of senior business and IT leaders will convene to interact and share their knowledge and objectives. You can network with your peers at several informal networking sessions, including:
- End-User Case Studies: Learn about recent implementations firsthand, with an opportunity for Q&A with the IT and business executives leading the initiatives.
- Workshops: Presented by Gartner or guest experts, these intimate workshops provide an opportunity to drill down on specific "how to" topics in an extended, small group environment.
Exhibitor Access
Discover. Compare. Evaluate.
Gartner conferences bring together the world's leading solution providers so you can gain a comprehensive understanding of what technologies are available, which are right for you, and how they shape up against the competition. Exhibitor access opportunities include:
- Solution Provider Sessions: Solution providers and their customers provide a look into how the products work in the real world.
- Face-to-Face Sponsor Meetings: Private, prearranged 30-minute meetings that will advance your projects and relationships, regardless of where you are in the buying cycle.


text:
Seventy-eight-year-old Lee Pietrobon, and his 71-year-old wife Pat, are metro Atlanta's newest millionaires after playing the Georgia Lottery, and with the Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots totaling more than $800 million, lotto fever is officially an epidemic.
Money from the Georgia Lottery supports the Hope Scholarship, voluntary pre-kindergarten programs, but with many metro Atlanta school districts facing large budget shortfalls, is it time to give school districts some of that money. Matt Kane is a father of three. He said local school districts should use the money.
"You can do that and still fund the Hope Scholarship. You might have to make the requirements for the Hope Scholarship a little more stringent, I know they have done that in the past few years and I support that, but our public education needs a boost," said Kane.
But others said the Hope Scholarship and pre-K programs are already underfunded and pulling money away from them would be the equivalent of robbing Peter to pay Paul.
"That is a good point. I was on a Hope Scholarship, but I definitely benefited from that so I don't know. It has to be some balance there," said Katherine Brunn.
Kane said something needs to be done to ensure all kids get a good education.
"State and local governments have had to tighten up all over the board and you hate it when it comes out of education because it might be one of the two to three most important things government provides," Kane said.
Changing state law is the only way to adjust how lottery profits are spent and there is no indication, it's an issue lawmakers plan to address during the next legislative session.
Copyright 2013 WGCL-TV (Meredith Corporation). All rights reserved.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hi all~ Let me start with the need to put the word "grass" in quotes or my favorite parentheses, because in Colorado, "grass" has an entirely different meaning! Ha! Over the past year, I have made batches of frosting in my attempts to make the "grass" frosting spread all over Pinterest. I have adjusted the butter, used shortening, and worked with meringue powder! And, my frosting never was firm enough to resemble grass. I always ended up with 6 cups of green (in this case it's yellow, but it's for a visual)!
And, then I found this recipe, that was just slightly different than ALL of the other buttercream recipes. Of course, my sister would suggest that maybe this is the best frosting because I actually FOLLOWED the recipe! Either way, this recipe from My Baking Addiction worked best! I didn't have clear vanilla so I used coconut extract? Can I do that?
I am so excited! I love it! Scroll below for my slightly adapted recipe. I used the Wilton Icing Tip #233. I found mine at Michael's.
- 4 sticks unsalted butter, softened
- pinch of fine grain sea salt (I omitted)
- 1 tablespoon clear vanilla extract (I used clear coconut extract)
- 2 pounds powdered sugar, sifted (big surprise here- I didn't sift) ! ha!
- 4-6 tablespoons heavy cream or milk ( I used skim milk)
- I placed icing in refrigerator for an hour to firm it up.
- I just mixed all the ingredients together until smooth and creamy!
- I cut this recipe in half because of my history of running icing. I still used 4 tablespoons of skim milk and it was perfect.


text:
My husband and I try to visit Arraial at leat once a year and in june 2013 we decided to try a new place to stay - we usually stay at Privillage, which we also really like, (I have written a review about it) but it was going to be closed on the days we'd be there. We spent 4... More
- Reservation Options:
- TripAdvisor is proud to partner with Expedia, Booking.com, Hotels.com, Travelocity, Venere, Priceline, Odigeo and Tingo so you can book your Casa Grande Sao Vicente reservations with confidence. We help millions of travelers each month to find the perfect hotel for both vacation and business trips, always with the best discounts and special offers.
- Also Known As:
- Casa Grande Sao Vicente Arraial D'Ajuda, Bahia, Brazil


text:
Arcadia Mechanical Cabaret
Arcadia return to Bestival and host their own arena; a giant mechanical cabaret. An amalgamation of Arcadia's brash, balls-out sense of the spectacular and some of Europe's most exciting artists are set to light the touch paper and bring the house down.
At the heart of the arena will be a new incarnation of the stages Arcadia are famed for; a living beast of scrap metal, flame, lights and lasers hosting a stonking DJ line up taking you through to the wee small hours.
Surrounding the stage on all sides will be the other stars of the mechanical cabaret – ariel daredevil Jean Monti and one of the highest Sway Poles in the world, giant flaming tornadoes, monster mushroom cloud explosions and a fire-breathing church organ. Seriously.
"Arcadia is just my favourite stage at Bestival – always fiery and exciting and musically off the wall.. this year's shenanigans are gonna be very special!" Rob da Bank
"We're looking forward to coming back to Bestival this year and having a chance to hit it hard. We'll be joined by the craziest inventors we've met on our travels around the globe and for the first time ever getting a chance to collaborate all there madness in to one show 'The Mechanical Cabaret'. We're sure you wont miss us after dusk with our new fire balls roiling up in the sky, but if you did you'd be missing out on madmen riding motorcycles along wires, flaming tornadoes, wacky sculptures, fire instruments and one phat rave! See you on the dance floor." Pip & Bert – Arcadia Spectacular


text:
Residue Theorem integral application
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Compute the integral: ∫ x2/(x4-4x2+5)
2. Relevant equations
Uses Residue theorem.
3. The attempt at a solution
So I found the zeroes of x4-4x2+5 to be 2+i and 2-i, and therefore the one that is of relevance is 2+i since it is in the upper half-plane. Then I used residue theorem that said Res(P(z)/Q(z); 2+i) = P(2+i)/Q'(2+i) = (2+i)2/(4(2+i)3-8(2+i)) = (4i+3)/(36i-8) and then I multiplied by 2∏i which would leave me with a value in the complex plane. I think this is wrong because it should come out with a real valued number. Does it have something to do with the zero having a multiplicity of 2? And if so, how do I go about redoing it with that in mind, I don't remember learning how to do that...
Re: Residue Theorem integral application
Re: Residue Theorem integral application
[tex]\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \frac{x^2}{x^4-4x^2+5}dx[/tex]
via the Residue Theorem. Then we could write:
[tex]\mathop\oint\limits_{C} \frac{z^2}{z^4-4z^2+5}dz=\int_{-\infty}^{\infty} \frac{x^2}{x^4-4x^2+5}dx+\lim_{R\to\infty} \int\limits_{\gamma}\frac{z^2}{z^4-4z^2+5}dz=2\pi i \sum \text{Res}f(z)[/tex]
Now, you understand all that? Every little bit of it? Without me having to explain what all the notation is right? When you do, then analyze every part of it in detail even that "excipient" leg of the contour that I assume goes to zero but don't know for sure cus' I haven't analyzed it meticulously, then determine which of the four roots are in the contour, compute the residue of the function there, then do the final sum. Bingo-bango and we're done.
Re: Residue Theorem integral application
2+i isn't even a root of your polynomial. sqrt(2+i) (for example) is.
|All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:54 AM.
Powered by vBulletin Copyright ©2000 - 2014, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
© 2014 Physics Forums


text:
Forum Index »
Gear Deals »
Marmot Men's Essence Rain Jacket XL Clearance $59.98
Moab has two XL's left. Retail is $150. Essence Jacket
REI has XL too. Ten bucks more though. Still a good deal.http://www.rei.com/product/793654?preferredSku=7936540124&cm_mmc=cse_froogle-_-datafeed-_-product-_-7936540124&mr:trackingCode=A6A4A1E3-F810-DF11-BAE3-0019B9C043EB&mr:referralID=NA
I'm telling you, the big guys always win!
Just realize that the Moab version of the Essence is the older PreCip fabric, not nearly as breathable as the MemBrain on the 09 version sold at REI...
You must login to post.
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO POST: You must be a Forum, Annual or Lifetime Member to post messages in the backpackinglight.com forums.


text:
"The Waldorf" - Vancouver BC Canada
Since it is Labour Day here in Canada and the U.S, I thought I would write about a neighbourhood watering hole where local labourers used to go.
"The Waldorf" has been a mainstay in Vancouver, BC Canada for 63 years. It was a place for longshoremen and fish cannery workers to go and have a drink or a bite to eat. Gone are those glory days. In the last couple of years The Waldorf has gone through a major facelift. It is now a place for the young hip crowd. I think if I went to the Tiki Bar they would probably ask me for I.D. and then refuse me entry because I am neither hip or young. I guess there is always "The Princeton Pub" a few blocks away, or maybe not. Maybe it has turned into a hip-shack. I might have to investigate that one further for a future blog..stay tuned.


text:
Following the crisis of sexual abuse of children by Catholic priests in Belgium is like watching a rudderless ship in a storm. The Church hierarchy seems overwhelmed by the scandal that has engulfed it. The state seems unable to intervene after its spectacular raid on Church offices last June backfired on it. Left hanging are at least 475 victims who have no idea what to expect next. (Image: A Dutch Ship in a Storm by Flemish artist Matthieu van Plattenberg, National Maritime Museum, London)
The latest installment in this confusing drama came on Tuesday when Bishop Guy Harpigny, the bishops' conference spokesman for abuse issues, confessed in two morning radio interviews that the Church botched a news conference on Monday by not issuing a full apology to victims. But — as my colleague Phil Blenkinsop reported in our story today — he admitted it was afraid to do so because that could bring on a wave of compensation demands.
"If we say 'mea culpa,' then we are morally responsible, legally responsible, and then people come wanting money. We don't know what the lawyers and the courts will do with that," he told the Flemish-language Radio 1. "We are afraid. Who will ask — the victims, the courts or someone else? That's why we are so careful." A bit later in the interview, he admitted: "The news conference yesterday was a missed chance for a 'mea culpa'. Maybe the church was too concerned with itself."
The news conference on Monday was supposed to be the Church's response to a report issued last Friday by its own commission for sexual abuse claims. That report was a damning indictment of the Belgian Church, where it said sexual abuse of minors was widespread in the 1960s and 1970s and little was done when cases were brought to the attention of the hierarchy.
"Silence is a sickness in society as a whole," Peter Adriaenssens, the head of a Church commission monitoring complaints, said as he presented the report to the media. "Almost every institution, every school, particularly boarding schools, at one time harboured abuse."


text:
MLB >> New York Mets
Sign up for Yardbarker's daily Top 10 newsletter, the Morning Bark! Customize to get news on your favorite sports and teams.
Found September 17, 2012 on Mets Merized Online:
PLAYERS: Sandy Alderson, David Wright, RA Dickey, Terry Collins, Robin Ventura, Matt Harvey, Jason Bay
TEAMS: New York Mets, Millikin Big Blue
TEAMS: New York Mets, Millikin Big Blue
Yeah, it'Äôs September. The elimination number on the Mets is six. On October 3, Mets baseball will become dormant for the winter as the Wilpon family and Sandy Alderson try to re-sign David Wright and R.A. Dickey to long-term contracts. Or at least that'Äôs what I hope they'Äôll do. No, the Mets won'Äôt be a .500 team this year, but that plan went moot after the Mets had horrendous homestand after horrendous homestand. They believe in homefield advantage about as much as they believe in comebacks (remember that slogan?). Sandy Alderson has recently¬Ýexpressed¬Ýconfidence in Terry Collins and his coaching staff as the season winds down, but the future of the coaching staff will be discussed in the next seven to ten days. Most Met fans I talk to on¬ÝTwitter¬Ýhave moved on to football season, either rooting for Big Blue or Gang Green, with a few Cowboys fans thrown into the mix. While I go for Gang Green myself, I remain a baseball purist, loyal until the last out. I still listen to Howie Rose an...
Original Story: http://metsmerizedonline.com/2012/09/...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
Tonight May Have Been Good-Bye To 20 for Dickey
The San Francisco Giants Should Trade For David Wright
Let's Do This For Dickey!
Dickey Allows Two Homers In 3-1 Lose To Phillies
Mets Notes: Edgin Unscored Upon In Last 16 Appearances, Wright Has 41 Game Errorless Streak
Phillies vs Mets: Duda Playing First, Nickeas Catching, Dickey In Search Of Number 19
Phillies 3, Mets 1
Game Preview: Phillies @ Mets
Cliff Lee strikes out 10, Phillies beat R.A. Dickey, Mets 3-1
Wake Me Up When September Ends: Phillies 3, Mets 1
Mets Dismiss Triple-A Pitching Coach Mark Brewer
Gameday: Phillies (73-74) at Mets (66-80)
A look at the Mets and concussions
Phillies-Mets Preview
Mets News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Latest Rumors
|Best of Yardbarker
These Crazy Childhood Stories About Weird Friends And Families Will Make You Never Want To Have Kids
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.


text:
How to calculate the Euler class of a sphere bundle?
View Single Post
Dec13-11, 06:10 AM
Sci Advisor
Quote by
Thank you lavinia and zhentil!
To lavinia,I'm not very clear about some property of Euler class you listed,my foundation of topology is quite insufficient.The derivation of the global angular form for an oriented 2 plane bundle :by[tex]\frac{d\theta_\alpha}{2\pi}-\pi^* \ksi_\alpha=\frac{d \theta_\beta}{2\pi}-\pi^*\ksi_\beta[/tex] where [tex]\theta[/tex] is angular coordinates and [tex]\ksi_\alpha[/tex] is a 1 form on [tex]U_\alpha[/tex],these forms piece together to give a global angular form on E^0.
To zhentil,oh I'm sorry there are too many thing I don't know.what is transverse section?Why the intersection of the zero section with a transverse section represents a homology class?What is negative of the section ?
Thank you again!
Thanks. I will read this through in the book.
I don't totally understand the intersection argument but I think it is related to this.
The manifold is embedded in the vector bundle as the set of zero vectors in each fiber. Its normal bundle( as an embedded submanifold) is just the vector bundle itself. Thus the Thom class of the normal bundle,i.e. the differential form that integrates to 1 along each fiber of the normal bundle and which is zero outside of a tubular neighborhood of the manifold (as described in Bott and Tu), is just the Thom class of the vector bundle. Thus the manifold viewed as a cycle in the vector bundle is Poincare dual to the Thom class of the vector bundle.
The pull back of the Thom class to the manifold is the Euler class of the bundle. Its Poincare dual in the homology of the manifold ( not the vector bundle) is the intersection that Zhentil describes. I am not sure how to prove that the intersection is the Poincare dual. Let's think it through.
The Thom isomorphism is key to defining Euler classes topologically. The properties that I described such as naturality and the Whitney sum formula fall out of it easily. You would benefit from leaning about it. There is also a Thom isomorphism for unorientable vector bundles. In this case differential forms can not be used since the cohomology uses Z/2Z coefficients. Nevertheless the construction is much the same.


text:
U.S. stocks closed lower Wednesday, as the Dow Jones Industrial Average shed 105 points to 14898, the Standard & Poor's 500 dropped 10 points to 1643, and the Nasdaq Composite lost 14 points to 3600. Among the companies with shares actively trading after hours are Hewlett-Packard Co. (HPQ), L Brands Inc. (LTD) and Hain Celestial Group Inc. (HAIN).
Hewlett-Packard swung to a fiscal third-quarter profit as a hefty write-down weighed on the technology giant's year-earlier results and the company also reported a revenue decline. H-P also unveiled a handful of executive changes. Shares slipped 1.5% to $25 after hours as revenue came up short of expectations, although the bottom line number was in line with expectations.
L Brands' fiscal second-quarter profit grew 25% as the retailer reported higher same-store sales at Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works. Shares fell 1.9% to $58.70 in after-hours trading, as L Brands raised its full-year view but issued an outlook for the current quarter that missed Wall Street's expectations.
Hain Celestial's fiscal fourth-quarter profit jumped 11% as the organic-products company reported sharply higher sales, led by growth in the U.K. The better-than-expected quarterly results, along with rosy outlook targets for the new year, sent the company's shares up 5.1% to $76.65 after hours.
A group of bondholders in struggling Mexican home builder Desarrolladora Homex SAB (HMX, HOMEX.MX) has hired restructuring advisers, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal that cites people familiar with the matter. American depositary shares fell 7.6% to $1.82 in after hours trading.
Semtech Corp.'s (SMTC) fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 91% as the chip manufacturer continued to report revenue growth and improved margins. However, shares slumped 11% after hours to $26.51 as the company offered downbeat current-quarter guidance, citing weaker demand and inventory corrections at several of its largest smartphone customers.
Regular Session Movers:
American Eagle Outfitters Inc.'s (AEO, $14.76, -$1.62, -9.89%) fiscal second-quarter earnings edged up 3%, but the teen retailer issued a third-quarter profit outlook well below consensus views. American Eagle said it has seen a tough start to the back-to-school season as traffic has continued to decline with steep discounts weighing on margins. Shares of fellow teen apparel retailers Aeropostale Inc. (ARO, $11.42, -$0.57, -4.75%) and Abercrombie & Fitch Co. (ANF, $46.80, -$1.70, -3.51%) also fell.
Analog Devices Inc.'s (ADI, $46.95, -$0.90, -1.88%) fiscal third-quarter profit rose 3.8% as the chip maker's margins strengthened and operating costs decreased, masking lower revenue.
Bottomline Technologies Inc. (EPAY, $27.67, -$2.12, -7.12%), which provides financial resources management software, delivered "solid" fourth-quarter results, said Needham in a note to clients, but the company's management provided initial fiscal year 2014 per-share earnings guidance below expectations "on account of dilution from two acquisitions and higher tax expenses."
Diamond Foods Inc. (DMND, $22.79, +$3.66, +19.13%), whose products include Kettle chips and Emerald snack nuts, said it has agreed to settle a securities lawsuit tied to its accounting woes for about $96 million in cash and stock, and the company issued a strong fiscal fourth-quarter outlook.
Galena Biopharma Inc. (GALE, $2.14, +$0.17, +8.63%), a biopharmaceutical company, said the European Patent Office notified the company of an intention to grant a pharmaceutical use patent for NeuVax. The patent covers the use of NeuVax as a vaccine for the prevention of relapse in certain breast cancer patients.
Activist investor William Ackman told investors that he has made mistakes, but he was adamant that a public fight over the future of nutritional supplement maker Herbalife Ltd. (HLF, $63.75, -$0.97, -1.50%) would end in his favor, according to an investor letter reviewed by The Wall Street Journal. Mr. Ackman said his firm, Pershing Square Capital Management LP, may end up selling its stake in J.C. Penney Co. (JCP, $13.33, -$0.68, -4.85%), a disclosure that comes after Mr. Ackman recently resigned from the retailer's board.
Incyte Corp. (INCY, $36.04, +$9.04, +33.48%) said top-line results of its Phase 2 trial for a potential pancreatic cancer treatment found significantly improved survival when using the drug in certain kinds of patients compared with a placebo.
Key Tronic Corp. (KTCC, $10.19, -$1.60, -13.57%), a provider of electronic manufacturing services, reported a 37% drop in net income for its fiscal fourth quarter compared with the year ago period, as revenue fell 13%.
La-Z-Boy Inc.'s (LZB, $21.98, +$0.74, +3.48%) fiscal first-quarter earnings more than doubled as the furniture company's sales and margins continued to strengthen. Earnings beat Wall Street estimates, though revenue came up short.
Lowe's Cos.' (LOW, $45.81, +$1.73, +3.92%) fiscal second-quarter earnings jumped 26%, beating Street views, as the home improvement retailer logged double-digit percentage revenue growth, buoyed by an improving housing market. The company also raised its view for the year.
Though PetSmart Inc.'s (PETM, $71.00, -$4.00, -5.33%) fiscal second-quarter earnings rose 19% due to higher sales and steady margins, the pet-supplies retailer's shares traded lower, as the full-year earnings view was raised but same-store sales growth target was merely affirmed.
Staples Inc.'s (SPLS, $14.27, -$2.58, -15.29%) fiscal second-quarter earnings slumped 15% as the office-supply giant continued to be pressured by weak sales abroad, while North American retail sales also declined. Citing weaker-than-expected results for its second quarter, Staples lowered its view for the year. Shares of office-supply retail peers OfficeMax Inc. (OMX, $10.72, -$0.22, -2.01%) and Office Depot Inc. (ODP, $4.12, -$0.12, -2.83%), which separately said it had reached a settlement agreement with dissident shareholder Starboard Value LP just ahead of the company's annual shareholder meeting today, also fell.
Target Corp.'s (TGT, $65.50, -$2.45, -3.61%) fiscal second-quarter earnings fell 13% as expenses related to the discount retailer's expansion in Canada masked modest revenue growth and improved same-store sales at its U.S. operations. The company said for the fiscal year, it now expects per-share earnings near the lower end of its previous estimate.
Morgan Stanley upgraded Veolia Environnement SA (VE, $15.28, +$1.04, +7.30%)(VIE.FR) to overweight from equalweight, citing the company's turnaround efforts. The firm said that Veolia is "moving towards a smaller but leaner company," with water and waste management businesses that are leading globally.
21Vianet Group Inc. (VNET, $13.00, -$0.99, -7.08%), a carrier-neutral internet data center services provider in China, reported second-quarter adjusted per-share earnings that missed analysts' estimates.
Wheeler Real Estate Investment Trust Inc. (WHLR, $4.51, -$0.19, -4.04%) said its 2.8 million-share offering priced at $4.30 per share, roughly an 8.5% discount to Tuesday's close. Wheeler recently had 3.3 million shares outstanding, according to FactSet Research.
Write to Anna Prior at firstname.lastname@example.com
Subscriber Content Read Preview
Subscriber Content Read Preview


text:
We scour the Web for brilliant designs, revealing infographics, and exceptionally geeky stuff. And we'll share our discoveries with you right here. Get ready to be entertained.
Which kind are you?
Whenever you get called to speak in public, do your palms sweat?
A few days ago, we shared the ultimate cheat sheet to becoming a great public speaker with tips on how to prepare yourself to face an audience. Today's infograph is just slightly different.
Anyone who owned an iPhone 2G will appreciate the journey from iOS 1 to the current version being used today.


text:
La Follette School students are volunteering together at the Wisconsin Science Festival at the Wisconsin Institutes for Discovery on Friday, September 28. The public event features interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, lectures, demonstrations and conversations with leading researchers and creative thinkers.
Students plan to volunteer as a group from 5 to 9 p.m., but each individual volunteer needs to register online by Friday, September 21. La Follette School Student Association volunteer and outreach coordinator Selina Eadie can answer questions, firstname.lastname@example.com.
— posted September 15, 2012


text:
Drama Old Time Radio
Memories Man
San Antonio, TX
Description: On the Old Time Radio Network Drama program, you experience great thespian plays, great performances, and compelling stories each week from the archives of great productions of Hollywood's best prod
Now Playing
There's Always A Woman
The Campbell Playhouse. December 17, 1939. "There's Always A Woman". Sponsored by: Campbell's Soup. Screwball comedy/murder mystery about the dumb wife of a former Assistant District Attorney who fancies herself a private detective...and then solves a double murder! The cast is introduced on mike...during the middle of the show! Orson Welles spends over 5 minutes talking about next week's show, sounds like the script ran short and he was ad libbing. Edgar Barrier, Ernest Chappell (announcer), Everett Sloane, Frank Readick, Georgia Backus, Marie Wilson, Mary Taylor, Orson Welles (host), Ray Collins (narrator), Richard Wilson.oldtimeradiodvd.com
Released December 17, 2012 Original Post » Comments »
Subscribe & Follow
Average Rating
- Arts
- Business
- Comedy
- Culture
- Education
- Entertainment
- Gaming
- General
- International
- Lifestyle & GLBT
- Music
- Religion
- Sports
- Technology
- Travel
- Health & Science
- News & Politics
- Show All


text:
AboutPhotos, songs, videos, and a jumble of all things Animal Collective. This is an unofficial blog. We do not claim ownership of anything posted here.
I remember driving down Pacific Coast Highway with my dad, listening to Merriweather Post Pavilion, when he suddenly asked why Animal Collective repeat
How about it, do you agree with the list? What are the 10 best Animal Collective songs, in your opinion?


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
Sheriff: Longtime church official embezzled over $100K: A church secretary in St. Bernard Parish was arrested ... http://t.co/DdMN14unAy
News alert: Alexander out as state Veterans Affairs secretary #Louisiana
#Louisiana veterans secretary says health care complaints have been lodged for years at VA facilities - Daily Journal
#Louisiana sheriff staging July 4 'In God We Trust' rally to defy church-state separation
BBC News - Assisted dying: Church of England seeks inquiry
Legal battle pits law against church | Home | The Advocate — Baton Rouge, LA #Louisiana
Man skipped out on electronic monitoring prior to shooting death: Orleans Parish sheriff | #Louisiana
Black and white is the new orange? Sheriff buys jail jumpsuits after orange becomes 'cool' |
Woman attacked by two pit bull dogs near Slidell, Sheriff's Office says | New Orleans - WDSU Home #Louisiana
See what's Trending Now for @BeEtLjOoZ
Follow @BeEtLjOoZ on Twitter


text:
Jump to content
22 November 2013 - 04:50 PM
fugn cool ass story. i wouldnt have found his music if it wasnt for reddit. do yourself a flavor and listen to all of his songs. so fugn badass.. im pumped the fug up.
30 September 2013 - 02:57 PM
my friend put together a mix set, classic drum and bass....his siht is on point.
Community Forum Software by IP.Board


text:
Member Sign In
Asian Theatre
This group studies Asian theatre and performance and investigates their influence on, and relationship to, world theatre. We aim to discuss the techniques, aesthetics and philosophies of Asian theatre in its entirety, including, but not limited to, authentic traditional forms, contemporary global performances and Asian productions of Western-style theatre. It is difficult to clearly define Asian theatrical plays and performance. The vast diversity of Asian performance provides us with many comparative perspectives and it is clearly not feasible to lump the various parts of the region together when it varies so greatly, both geographically and historically. However, it is undeniable that Asian plays and performances are characterized by their unique aesthetics and concepts. Most Asian theatre practices have also been affected by the clash between tradition and westernization, necessitating new methodologies and scholarly theories to understand the field. From this perspective, the Asian Theatre Working Group focuses on the distinctive aesthetics and concepts intrinsic to Asian theatrical performance and incorporates them into the existing concepts of theatre, gradually transforming perspectives.
Work Plan
We intend to publish a collection of study reports that focus on several key concepts concerning Asian theatre. These include 'heredity', 'informal training', 'amateurism', 'tradition', 'field or out-door performances', 'Flowers (Zeami)', 'presence of actors', 'aging', 'colonized', 'Westernized', 'repetition', 'masks' and 'musicality' etc. We are also running a touring research project in multiple Asian cities to address one of our most significant problems, which is the weak networking of Asian theatrical researchers. To construct a tight-knit structure throughout the region, our group will organize a small research society and hold meetings and workshops in several Asian cities, choosing a subject unique to each venue and possibly participating in local theatrical festivals
Yasushi Nagata, Osaka University, Japan: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mitsuya Mori, Professor Emeritus, Seijo University, Japan: email@example.com
Next meeting: TBC.
Last meetings: Osaka 2011. Munich 2010. Lisbon 2009.


text:
Having a primary care physician (family practitioner or internist) who knows you and your health history is one of the best things you can do for your long-term health and wellness. For your kids, a pediatrician plays this role. But don't wait until you're sick or injured to establish a relationship. It's important to start seeing a primary care physician when you are well to have a baseline for comparison.
Do you have a primary care physician? If not, now is a good time to choose one. Virginia Hospital Center Physician Group – Primary Care Arlington, Alexandria, Burke, Falls Church, McLean and Tysons Corner are Virginia Hospital Center's affiliated primary care practices, and are currently accepting new patients.
1701 N. George Mason Drive | Arlington, VA 22205-3698 | tel 703.558.5000© 2014 Virginia Hospital Center All rights reserved


text:
Use Arrow Keys ← → for Next/Previous Post, Press "R" for a Random Post
Peanuts x The Smiths
Mashup blog This Charming Charlie proves that you don't need eyeliners, screaming adolescents and irritating pop punk to go emo. All you need is to have lines from The Smiths songs inserted into Peanuts comic strips.
More from Awesomer Media


text:
404 File Not Found
Host by NetBox Version 2.8 Build 4128
Gift Wrap Not Available
Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum -- 3 oz.
The sharp notes of bay, myrrh, mandarin and bergamot are combined with dense patchouli and cedar in Carthusia Corallium Eau de Parfum. They are masterfully balanced by a solid base of sage, musk and tree sedum.
Especially Suited For: All skin types
Special Shipping Information: This product may not be available for 1 or 2 day shipping due to federal regulations that require it to ship via ground ship methods only. This product can only be shipped within the 48 contiguous states.
Product Notes
|Corallium, Eau de Parfum
|Discontinued by vendor
Please choose which cart you want to add the item.
By choosing one of the above, you are able to shop for both yourself and a registrant at the same time. Once you are ready to checkout your items will be waiting for you in both your personal and registry shopping carts.
Still need assistance?
Please contact us at (1-888-696-0423)
|Sponsored Links
© 2005 - 2014, Quidsi, Inc. or its Affiliates. BeautyBar.com is operated by Quidsi Solutions LLC. Unless otherwise noted, products on BeautyBar.com are sold by Quidsi Retail LLC. Gift Cards and E-Gift Cards sold on BeautyBar.com are sold by Quidsi Gift Cards, Inc.


text:
North Waltham, MAUSA
Hometown: Boston, MA
January 2, 2013
Public health professional living in the Boston area...interested in meeting new people and learning new things!
I care deeply about reproductive health care, mental health, and health inequalities.
Through Alison Brill
My name is John O'Connor and I am with Forte Swordplay.
We are a group that mainly does longsword in the German tradition.
We are starting to do more dagger work too.
We meet on Wednesday and Sunday. Longsword is a great workout.
Please check us out.
Our Main Website is: http://sites.google.com/site/forteswo...
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
It literally means "Let yourself be hugged", which would then usually be translated to "hugs (and kisses)" when found at the end of a letter (:
Auf Deutsch heißt pen pal Brieffreund/-in und hier findest du den Link, den du suchst (:
Hey FYDers
I know I've been MIA for quite some time now and I thought I should explain myself: I've started working and haven't been coping with work and school as well as I thought I would've. As a result, FYD has been suffering from a pretty bad case of blog-post-deficiency and I think we should save it before it withers away.
So here's where YOU come in - are any of you interested in helping me keep this blog alive? I'm especially looking at those who obsess over the linguistic aspects of German (it is, after all, the reason why I started this blog).
Those up for the challenge, please send me a non-anonymous message with a short introduction - who you are, where you're from, how long have you been learning German, why and how you'd like to help. Yes, I know I'm asking for a fair bit of information, but I'm just not ready to give my baby away to a total stranger ):
While I'll still try to contribute every now and then, I can no longer promise regular updates on FYD. So here's to receiving loads of messages!
I'm only coming by tomorrow.
Ich komme _____ morgen vorbei.
Is it erst or nur?
Well, both would make sense actually, but here's the difference.
Ich komme erst morgen vorbei.
I won't be there until tomorrow.
Ich komme nur morgen vorbei.
I will only be coming by tomorrow (and not on the…
It just occurred to me that the Rechtschreibung link wasn't working anymore, which is strange considering it was the last time I checked!
So the post has now been updated with a working link. Click here to work on your Rechtschreibung! :)
Language learning on the go!
This handy little app is great for picking up basic vocab and revising :)
VERY useful, even for Germans.
For a step-by-step version, see here.


text:
It's one thing to talk about depression, but I wanted to show people what it's like. This is only a fraction of it. It was my first breakdown in a long time and I wanted to post this video of me at my weakest moment to show people that it's not something you should feel the need to hide or be ashamed of.
It's exhausting, but it will be okay.
Thank you for sharing girl. I know that feeling all to well. I wish people could understand that mental illnesses are...


text:
Spare Change: Miscellaneous Flotch Edition
Published on - March 28th, 2011 (by J.D. Roth)
When I was in high school, my friend Sparky and I invented a new word: "flotch". To us, flotch was just miscellaneous baggage, whether or physical or mental. In GRS parlance, it was Stuff. Ever since I started blogging in 1997, I've used the term "miscellaneous flotch" to refer to the odd links I collect in my daily reading, the stuff that doesn't fit in anywhere else.
At Get Rich Slowly, "miscellaneous flotch" takes the form of this Spare Change column, which is an approximately-weekly gathering of personal finance articles from around the web. Today, though, the flotch is flotchier than usual.
None of the links I'm about to share are directly related to personal finance. (Well, maybe one is.) Instead, these are interesting links I've gathered over the past few months that haven't found their way into any form of writing. Enjoy!
First up, David de Souza sent me an infographic made up of the most common words used at Get Rich Slowly. He made this with something called Tagxedo. Anyhow, I think it's fun:
Next up, my friend Craig sent me an article from Inside Higher Ed that describes models for post-university life. "Can one be devoted to the life of the mind outside of the university?" asks Andrew Taggart. In our modern world, the university has been the place for thinkers to do their thinking. Now, though, Taggart suggests there are new ways to make a living in the realm of the mind.
Back in November, I found an article from Andy, who wrote about moving on in the face of failure. He auditioned to join a band, but the gig was way out of his league. "Even though I bombed and left the tryout with egg on my face, I wasn't embarrassed even a little bit," Andy writes. "I had experienced the worst-case scenario and it wasn't all that bad."
He continues:
We spend years getting settled into a comfort zone and the thought of doing something outside of that scares the hell out of us. We're creatures of habit and only venture outside our comfort zones if we really have to. But that's how we grow and figuring out how to routinely expand your comfort zone just might be the secret to success.
This isn't a "think positive" post. Optimism can breed inaction in a lot of cases if that optimism causes you to do nothing because you think everything will somehow magically work out. You still have to get your hands dirty.
I agree. Expanding my comfort zone has been the secret to whatever I have achieved in the past five years, anyhow.
On a semi-related note, I liked John Perry Barlow's collection of adult principles, as collated by Miguel de Icaza. These include things like "expand your sense of the possible" (which goes hand-in-hand with Andy's article above), "try not to forget that, no matter how certain, you might be wrong", and "praise at least as often as you disparage".
Finally, I found a couple of older posts that I liked from Jen over at Beauty and Bedlam. They're even related to personal finance! First, she writes about choosing to pursue goals, regardless what other people think. Jen has been driving a "hunk o' junk", a minivan that's practically falling apart. But she's willing to do this because doing so helps her build wealth. A few days later, she followed up with a look at the difference between frugal and cheap. (Beauty and Bedlam is a great blog, by the way.)
That's it for now. I'll do a regular links round-up later in the week…
This article is about Spare Change
Thank you so much for the link to the Inside Higher Ed article. I am a grad school dropout because I wasn't a good fit for the Profzi scheme. I got an MA but en route to my PhD I said to hell with all and set sail to live by my wits with no organizational support of any kind.
This is what I faced as an employment field, to quote from the article: "Exhibit A: Ideologically blind graduate students working for universities that require their labor but then fail to value it. Exhibit B: The life of the professional researcher who writes for colleagues, not for a general readership; who's rewarded for asking manageable questions, not for examining the big ones; and who values theoretical knowledge over practical wisdom. Exhibit C: The wasted lives of adjuncts."
I'm currently making films and I carry out to an extent his definition the person of integrity, but you need a touch of the hustler entrepreneur to make a living, unless you have a different kind of patronage (non-profits, publishers, etc). Entrepreneurship is often a sin among academics: which is why they always need somebody else to write their paychecks. (E.g. the "Poor Dad" in Kiyosaki's book).
For example, the nomadic academic he describes could find a way to market her research so that her project gets well funded and supported. She could, for example, contract as a researcher or consultant for a game design company (ever played Rome Total War, or Civilization?) But instead she apparently waits tables– which compromises her "integrity". She's doing it wrong! She could do her cartographic research 24/7 if she finds a market for it: which is what enterepreneurship is: [finding or creating] and serving markets.
It is also peculiar that the paths the author disapproves of are in the realm of art or nomadic academia, whereas his lofty heroes fulfill more of a secular bishop role: steady and stolid dispensers of philosophical wisdom (like himself).
I disagree also with his privileging of philosophy, but that's what all philosophers do– they tell you how philosophy is the greatest thing ever, like Tom Sawyer's fence painting
By the way, my wife works as an adjunct and her life is far from wasted: the adjunct paycheck stabilizes the finances that let us pursue art and freelance work. If she was a full professor she'd have to sit all day in committees and give up doing what she loves most. So you can patch together something that works for you rather than divide the world in blocky chunks with no apparent cross-pollination. I think many of his observations are extremely keen, but ultimately his model oversimplifies things grossly.
He lacks granularity and refinement and a postmodern mix-match perspective. I bet you he grew up pre-cyberpunk. Self-correct and self-repair, cyborg!
I like the term… seems to fit well. Actually some pretty interesting links though!
Thanks for the flotch. I prefer becycling…blog recycling.
I love the frugal vs. cheap article. Great collection of links, and I like "flotch" too! Thanks.
Geeky, but I love the tagxedo turtle
Misc Flotch on Personal Spending:
College finally paid off for me.. I sold that old Gold College Ring I don't wear for 300 bucks!
There's definitely an article in this sentence: 'Expanding my comfort zone has been the secret to whatever I have achieved in the past five years'… More info, please!
I've been thinking about it lots recently – feeling like I have no more energy to go outside my comfort zone. Even though I recognise that all the great things in my life have been a result of doing just that.
Unfortunately, I'm pretty sure it's a continuous process – you gotta keep doing it or you go stale.
Reminds me of that awesome cartoon from hyperboleandahalf, where she laments the fact that 'being an adult' is something you have to keep working on, not a trophy you win once and display on the shelf http://bit.ly/cN31fS
Thanks for the flotch
I found the article on frugal versus cheap very interesting. When I initially tried to become more frugal I had assumed that being frugal meant buying the cheapest items. Thanks to articles like this I can now appreciate the value of what I buy. Yes, I sometimes still buy expensive items but only when I see the value in them is worth the extra money.
By the way, that turtle rocks!
Balancing Beauty and Bedlam is one of my favorite personal finance sites because of the more personal nature of some of the posts balanced with thoughtful posts like the one that you linked.
I've been expanding my comfort zone with my home-based business for the past year. I don't know at this point if the business itself will be a success or failure, but I have learned so much about shaking things off and moving on. I have gotten so much more comfortable dealing with people, and I'm learning my strengths and weaknesses in an entirely different way.
I love that infographic! And I am heading to Beauty and Bedlam right now. Finding the balance between frugal and cheap can be so difficult.
Loved Taggert's article "Models for Post-University Life." I'm currently struggling with trying to be financially secure without becoming a hustler. Really insightful piece (although it gets a bit too philosophical at the end).


text:
Presidential inaugural poet to speak Sept. 13 at CLC
Verse Like Water, the visiting poet program series of Central Lakes College, will present inaugural poet Richard Blanco in the Chalberg Theatre at noon Friday, Sept. 13. A workshop will immediately follow the poetry reading.
This literary event is sponsored by the CLC English Department and the CLC Foundation. Admission is a freewill offering. The public is welcome to attend.
Blanco, acclaimed Cuban-American poet, was President Obama's inaugural poet in 2013.
Are you a newspaper subscriber but you don't have a Digital Access account yet? https://secure.forumcomm.com/?publisher_ID=40&event=subscriber/lookup.
You will need your subscription account number and phone number. Not sure if you have an account? Email us at firstname.lastname@example.com and we can help you.


text: This tall raven-haired minx from the Czech Republic looks slightly bitchy, which makes her scenes all the more appealing. Watching her get manhandled by muscular studs, taking an eye-popping DP on a yacht, dressed up as a secretary and getting her glasses lashed by powerful jets of sperm… let's just say there's something wonderful about it. We all love demanding women who like to submit.


text:
Cosina's new M43 adapters bring old-school F-mount and K-mount lenses to M43rds
It looks like we are having an unofficial Micro Four Thirds day! Continuing the parade of Micro Four Thirds adapters, Cosina has now launched two more, one for the F-mount and one for the K-mount. Along with the announcement, comes a list of Voigtlander-Cosina and Zeiss ZF/ZK lenses that are compatible with it. As dpreview clearly states below, this is only for the "old-school" style lenses. No auto-focus and other modern-era gimmicks allowed. These are for real photographers ;-)
Read more about it:
+ dpreview
+ DC Watch (includes lens list)


text:
Win an OtterBox Armor Series Case for the Samsung Galaxy S3
Read Article
Summer is fast approaching – that means hiking, climbing, watersports, otter wrangling and many more fun, but potentially dangerous, activities. This means you'll need as much protection as you can get, and we're here to help! From now until 6/30 we will be giving away five (5) Galaxy SIII Armor Series cases to keep your smartphone safe while you play.
How to Win
In the comments section below, let us know why you need the Armor Series for your Galaxy SIII. We want to know why your SIII will require the four 'proofs':
Drop Proof
Dust Proof
Crush Proof
Give us at least one reason why you need each 'proof' for a chance to win. Entries that do not include each of the four proofs will be deemed invalid.
Click here for terms and conditions.


text:
Sign up for Yardbarker's daily Top 10 newsletter, the Morning Bark! Customize to get news on your favorite sports and teams.
Found March 07, 2013 on Football Nation:
PLAYERS: Andre Woolfolk, Demarcus Ware, Roddy White, Steve McNair, Billy Volek, Michael Roos, David Stewart, Courtney Roby, Brandon Jones, Aaron Rodgers, Brett Favre, Vince Young, A.J. Hawk, Johnathan Joseph, Tamba Hali, Ryan Kalil, Michael Waddell, Jared Allen, Chris Johnson, Ray Rice
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Penn State Nittany Lions
TEAMS: Tennessee Titans, Dallas Cowboys, Atlanta Falcons, San Diego Chargers, New Orleans Saints, Green Bay Packers, Minnesota Vikings, Houston Texans, Kansas City Chiefs, Carolina Panthers, Baltimore Ravens, Penn State Nittany Lions
When it comes to drafting players, NFL teams must know everything there is to know about every player. Whether it be stats, measurable, off the field behavior, etc. EVERYTHING is under the microscope.So why do so many teams screw up first round draft picks?Teams can only do so much to gain insight on how a player will develop. The speed of the game is so much quicker than in college and some players can not catch on like they did in college. Some players peak in college, they hit their ceiling. Others simply get outplayed, they're not meant to be great NFL players. Then throw in the distractions that come along with being a high first round pick.Yes they may be that hard-working, selfless leader in college, but when they get to the pros things can change really quick. Before the rookie pay scale was implemented teams were giving first overall picks $50 million guaranteed (see Sam Bradford). With that type of money you can be set for life.The pressure is sometimes insurmount...
Original Story: http://www.footballnation.com/content...
Comments are closed.
What do you think?To leave a comment, you can:
Jared Cook Notes: Dolphins, Titans, Bears, Browns
Titans reportedly don't plan on letting Jared Cook walk in free agency
Titans re-sign DE Keyunta Dawson to 1-year deal
Tennessee Titans re-sign Rob Bironas, Keyunta Dawson
Fantasy Football Player Profile – Matt Hasselbeck, QB
In Depth 2013: Tennessee Titans
Titans Re-Sign K Rob Bironas
Titans to get feet wet in free agency market
Rob Bironas Signs Two-Year Deal with Titans
NFL News
Delivered to your inbox
You'll also receive Yardbarker's daily Top 10, featuring the best sports stories from around the web. Customize your newsletter to get articles on your favorite sports and teams. And the best part? It's free!
Follow us on Twitter
|Latest Rumors
|Best of Yardbarker
These Crazy Childhood Stories About Weird Friends And Families Will Make You Never Want To Have Kids
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers
Join the Yardbarker Network for more promotion, traffic, and money.
Company Info
What is Yardbarker?
Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.


text:
The Phoenix Coyotes aren't exactly a source of fantasy gold, but do some nibbling around the edges and you just might find some value.
If there is one marquee performer on the Coyotes roster, it's defenceman Keith Yandle, the 25-year-old blueliner who has increased his point total every year he's been in the league and could be a contender to be the top-scoring defenceman in the league this season. Over the last two seasons, Yandle has 100 points and is plus-28, making him one of two defencemen in the league to have 100 points and at least a plus-25 total over the last two years (Washington's Mike Green is the other).
Shane Doan's goal-scoring has dipped the last couple of years, but he remains a productive winger, scoring at least 55 points in nine of the last ten seasons. He would feel safer with a bona fide playmaking centre, but that doesn't seem to be in the cards at the moment.
Similarly, 39-year-old Ray Whitney continues to defy his age, scoring at least 55 points in eight of the last nine seasons. Where Whitney really shines is on the power play, scoring at least 19 points with the man advantage in eight of the last nine seasons.
Radim Vrbata hasn't been able to get back to the 27-goal, 56-point form he showed in 2007-2008, but last season's 48 points was the second-best total of his career. Low penalty minute totals mean that he's not likely to have much value outside of deeper leagues, but he's an interesting late rounder with some offensive upside.
With the departure of Ilya Bryzgalov to Philadelphia, Mike Smith has the lead in the bid for the starting goaltender's job and we'll find out if Bryzgalov was a product of the Coyotes' defensive system or if the Coyotes' strong defensive record was due to Bryzgalov's sterling play. There is a possibility that Smith could put up decent numbers in Phoenix and that chance makes him worth a late-round flier.
Likewise, Jason LaBarbera is an intriguing play in deep leagues because Smith is one of the most precarious starters in the league and it wouldn't figure to take a lot to overtake Smith if he got off to a slow start.
The rest of the Coyotes are really only of interest in deep leagues. Martin Hanzal plays the big minutes at centre for the Coyotes, but has never scored more than 35 points in a season. Even with decent penalty minutes, in most cases it's not enough at centre.
As he awaits a new contract, Kyle Turris doesn't seem to have a great deal of leverage, scoring a career-high 25 points in 65 games last season. He has never played significant minutes, either, so there probably is some offensive upside waiting to be let loose if he played 17-18 minutes a night for a full season, but there are no guarantees that's what is in store for the 22-year-old this year.
One reason that Turris may not be guaranteed a prime scoring role is that new acquisition Daymond Langkow, while coming back from a serious neck injury, at least has a track record of producing points in the NHL, scoring at least 49 points for nine straight seasons (through 2008-2009). It's a reach to think that 35-year-old Langkow is going to put up big numbers, but it would be an interesting prop bet to see whether Turris or Langkow finished with more points in the 2011-2012 season.
Following a breakthrough season, during which he scored 40 points and was plus-17, Lauri Korpikoski could have value if he can duplicate that performance.
There are prospects that might figure into prominent roles at some point this season, but they're prospects, so uncertainty is higher than it is for other players. Mikkel Boedker has 45 points in 126 career NHL games, but tallied 34 points in 36 AHL games last season, possibly an indication that the 21-year-old is ready to play in a scoring role in the NHL.
Defenceman Oliver Ekman-Larsson had 11 points in 48 games as a rookie last season and may still be hard-pressed to secure significant minutes this year, but he is a skilled puck-mover and figures to be productive once he does earn full-time employment.
Last year's Hobey Baker Award winner, Andy Miele, is undersized and might need some time in the AHL to get acclimated to the pro grind, but he put up 71 points in 39 games at Miami-Ohio, so he's worth keeping on your radar.
Given this cast, it's easy enough to forecast a subpar season for the Coyotes, and that could be what happens, but head coach Dave Tippett has been able to extract very good results from mediocre rosters in the past, so there is the possibility that the Coyotes could overachieve once again.
Scott Cullen can be reached at email@example.com and followed on Twitter at http://twitter.com/tsnscottcullen. For more, check out TSN Fantasy Sports on Facebook.
Jack Armstrong (Basketball)
Noel Butler (Soccer)
Scott Cullen (Fantasy Sports)
Jason deVos(Soccer)
Darren Dreger (Hockey)
Kerry Fraser (Hockey)
Scott Ferguson(Baseball)
Bob McKenzie (Hockey)
Dave Naylor (Sports)
Jay Onrait (Sports)
Glen Suitor (Football)
Bob Weeks (Golf)
Dr. Greg Wells (Sports Science)
Luke Wileman (Soccer)
Double Play (Baseball)
Scott Cullen (Fantasy Sports)
Darren Dreger (Hockey)
James Duthie (Hockey)
Matt Dunigan (Football)
Duane Forde (Football)
Dave Hodge (Sports)
Dave Naylor (Sports)
Jesse Palmer (Football)
Chris Schultz (Football)
Alex Walling (East Coast Sports)
There's a new Twitter feed that will make you a real TSN.ca insider! Follow twitter.com/TSN_Sports_Buzz to get updates on the latest blogs, best videos and more!
More about TSN on Twitter...
Cabbie catches up with some NHLers as they try out the new NHL 15 video game. The players react to their ratings, attributes and likenesses. More...
He has speed in his DNA, learn more about Olympic champion Donovan Bailey's nephew, Jaden and his success on the gridiron in the latest Powerade 24. More...


text:
Ask a Question
Please complete this question form so we can get back to you!
Thank you.
Valid questions will be answered promptly. Due to time and manpower limitations we do not re-photograph listed items. We also do not buy items currently since we are already overstocked. Offers must be reasonable and within our acceptable guidelines.
Warman's Lalique - Identification and Price Guide
Currently priced at
$ 25.95
An excellent guide for the identification and pricing of the fantastic Lalique art glass pieces. Provides hundreds of illustrations of the Lalique art glass pieces with identification text and prices. Also has information on the Lalique mystique and Rene Lalique. This book is as new condition.
What is the maximum you'd pay for this?
$ Currently priced at $ 25.95.
How many is this for?
Any Questions?
Your Name
Thank you
Store Home
About Us
FAQ / Policies
TIAS home
· Site Map ·
Tell a Friend!
· Join
our Mailing List ·
Books Galore Collector Recycled & More
Contact us!
4010 Glenwood DriveBrownwood, TX 76801United States
Updated Monday, September 15 2014Product descriptions copyright© 2014 Books Galore Collector Recycled & MoreAll else copyright© 1995-2014 TIAS.com All rights reserved.


text:
Dixville - Local Area Photos and Information
Local Area Photos | Local Business Directory | Local Real Estate | Local Employment Center
Dixville is a populated place located in Mercer County at latitude 37.706 and longitude -84.948.
The elevation is 922 feet. Dixville appears on the Perryville U.S. Geological Survey Map. Mercer County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours).
Mercer County: Cities & Towns | ZIP Codes | Schools | Features (airports, churches, hospitals, etc.)
BOUNDARY MAPS: | Harrodsburg Division | Mercer County
Dixville - Searchable Map, Aerial Photos & Driving Directions
|BIG Map |
Driving Directions |
Data Source - USGS GNIS FID: 507858
BOUNDARY MAPS: | Harrodsburg Division | Mercer County
Nearby Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places
Dixville, KY
(< 0.1 mile)
Nevada, KY (2.4 miles ESE)
Stewart, KY (3.4 miles WSW)
Perryville, KY (3.9 miles S)
Deep Creek, KY (4.1 miles W)
Bushtown, KY
(4.9 miles NNW)
Needmore, KY (5.3 miles SE)
Jenkinsville, KY (5.3 miles WNW)
Riverview Estates, KY (5.5 miles NE)
Atoka, KY (6.1 miles SE)
Nearby Neighborhoods, Subdivisions & Other Small Populated Places
Bushtown, KY
(12.1 miles E)
Poplar Corner, KY (12.9 miles WSW)
Shakertown, KY (13.8 miles NE)
Mundys Landing, KY (14.1 miles NE)


text:
Here are some of the latest health and medical news
developments, compiled by the editors of HealthDay:
House Passes Overhaul of Food Safety System
A bill designed to give the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
the power to keep the nation's food supply safe was passed by the
House on Tuesday, and is expected to be signed into law by
President Barack Obama as early as Wednesday.
The legislation represents the first significant strengthening
of the nation's food safety laws since 1938, and follows a series
of well-publicized outbreaks of food-borne illnesses linked to a
wide variety of foods, including spinach, peanuts and eggs.
The 215-144 vote came just before Congress was set to adjourn
for the year, and the overhaul will affect all whole and processed
foods, with the exception of meat, chicken and eggsm, according to
Associated Press.
Under the auspices of the $1.4 billion bill, the government will
be able to inspect processing plants, order recalls and set
stricter standards for imported foods. Larger farms and food
manufacturers will have to prepare detailed food safety plans and
tell the FDA what food safety measures they are implementing at
different stages of production, the wire service reported.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said Tuesday that the bill
will give her agency new tools to guarantee food safety. "This law
makes everyone responsible and accountable at each step in today's
global food supply chain," she noted.
The bill does exempt small farmers and food processors, and
those who sell directly to the public at farmers markets and farm
stands, after advocates claimed that smaller food suppliers would
be unable to afford the testing and record-keeping that the bill
Health Insurance Premium Hikes May be Reviewed
Health insurance companies will have to disclose and justify any
premium increases of 10 percent or more next year, under
regulations proposed Tuesday by the Obama administration.
The increases would be reviewed by state or federal officials to
assess whether they are unreasonable,
The New York Times reported.
The review of premiums would "help rein in the kind of excessive
and unreasonable rate increases that have made insurance
unaffordable for so many families," said Health and Human Services
Secretary Kathleen Sebelius.
The new federal health care law calls for an annual review of
"unreasonable increases" in health insurance premiums but does not
define unreasonable,
The Times reported.
Pfizer Recalls More Bottles of Lipitor
Consumer complaints about an "uncharacteristic" odor have
prompted the recall of a batch of 19,000 bottles of the cholesterol
drug Lipitor, Pfizer Inc. announced Tuesday.
The recall covers bottles containing 40-milligram tablets, the
Associated Press reported.
This is the fourth such recall made by Pfizer since August. The
previous odor problems were traced to a wood preservative chemical
called 2,4,6-tribromoanisole. The chemical is often applied to
pallets used for storage and transport, but Pfizer said this is not
done with medicine shipments.
The company made changes in August to fix the problem but said
the lot of Lipitor in this latest recall was shipped before the
changes. So far, Pfizer has recalled more than 360,000 bottles of
Lipitor, the
AP reported.
Scientists Document Proteins in Brain's Synaptic System
There are at least 1,461 protein components in the brain's
synaptic information-processing machinery, says a new study.
Synapses, which are junctions where one neuron connects with
another, play a critical role in the brain. The researchers said
their findings could help improve understanding of how synapses lay
down memories and how synapse defects lead to a number of brain
The New York Times reported.
The study, published in the journal
Nature Neuroscience, is the first to compile a complete catalogue of all the protein components of the synaptic system.
The new inventory of synaptic proteins "should open a major new
window in mental disease," Jeffrey Noebels, a genetics and epilepsy
expert at the Baylor College of Medicine, told
The Times. "We can go in there and systematically look for disease pathways and therefore druggable targets."
XMRV Virus Doesn't Cause Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: Study
A virus called XMRV is not the cause of chronic fatigue
syndrome, British scientists say.
In 2009, U.S. researchers linked the virus to the condition
after finding it in blood samples. But this new study says that
2009 finding was the result of a "false positive," caused by cross
contamination in the laboratory,
BBC News reported.
While chronic fatigue syndrome may still be caused by a virus,
it is not XMRV, according to the British team.
"Our conclusion is quite simple. XMRV is not the cause of chronic fatigue syndrome," said study leader Professor Greg Towers, a Wellcome Trust senior research fellow at University College, London, BBC News reported.
"It is vital to understand that we are not saying chronic fatigue syndrome does not have a virus cause -- we cannot answer that yet -- but we know it is not this virus causing it," he added.
The study appears in the journal
U.S. Face Transplant Recipient Meets Donor's Family
The first American to receive a face transplant met the donor's
family on the weekend.
Connie Culp received her face transplant two years ago. The
donor was Anna Kasper, a Cleveland resident who died of a heart
attack in December 2008, the
Associated Press reported.
Culp and Kasper's husband and children met for about 90 minutes
Saturday. Culp later told
The Plain Dealer newspaper of Cleveland that there were some
initial awkward moments but also said the get-together was
The Kasper family said Culp, who lives in southeast Ohio, is the
perfect recipient because she has the same personality and love of
life as Anna Kasper, the
AP reported.
Please be aware that this information is provided to supplement the care provided by your physician. It is neither intended nor implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice. CALL YOUR HEALTHCARE PROVIDER IMMEDIATELY IF YOU THINK YOU MAY HAVE A MEDICAL EMERGENCY. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider prior to starting any new treatment or with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.
Latest News
Crouse Hospital Appoints Chief Information Officer
more >
MedEx Bedside Prescription Delivery Service
Free service offers convenience, patient education at discharge.more >
Weight Loss Surgery
Is it right for you? Attend a free information seminar held twice monthly.more >
Quality at Crouse
See how Crouse Hospital strives to provide the best in patient care.more >
Cheer Up That Special Someone
Say get well or welcome a new arrival with a gift purchased right at Crouse.
more >
Make an Online Donation Now
Your donation of any amount helps support Crouse services & programs in a meaningful way.more >
Shop Online Now
Say get well, thinking of you or welcome new baby with a unique gift from the Crouse Gift Shop.
© 2014 Crouse Hospital / 736 Irving Avenue / Syracuse, NY 13210 / 315-470-7111


text:
Your email has been sent.
The Search for Utopia Reaches the End of the Road in 'American Commune'
Sex and drugs and Passover Seders: In a new documentary, two sisters reflect on their years on The Farm in the 1970s
Although exploration of universal consciousness was at the core of spirituality on The Farm, as people had kids some regained an interest in the traditions they were raised with. Jan Mundo went to her first Passover Seder on The Farm at a neighbor's army tent in 1973, and she started making her own annual Seders in 1977, with dozens of people packed around huge tables, eating handmade matzo and reading from mimeographed Haggadahs that, in their meditations on human rights and liberation, perfectly aligned with the ethos of the commune.
"For me, being Jewish was cultural and heart-related rather than about laws and rules," she told me. "I kind of re-found my personal connection to it through that feeling of celebrating freedom."
Although The Farm flourished in many ways, problems persisted both within families and on the commune at large. The family effects seem to have been particularly damaging for the children born of "four-marriages," a situation in which two couples married each other as an expression of nonattachment and a vehicle toward enlightenment. The film includes a wrenching interview with Genevieve Perkins, a young woman who grew up as the product of a four-marriage—her "parents" had seven children among them, although she was the only product of her biological parents' coupling—and the pain she recounts is halting. "I didn't understand why, but I hated my parents, and I hated the whole hippie thing," she says. "They fought all the time."
The Mundo family was more typically structured but not much less fraught; Nadine and Rena were hyper-aware of near-constant tension and bickering between their parents. It was only as adults that they could fully process the marriage in the context of the commune.
"Our parents were so invested in saving the world that they sacrificed their personal relationship for that, which was sort of the Catch-22 of The Farm," Rena told me. "There was this feeling like they had to maintain their relationship when they were never really happy together."
The commune came to a crossroads in 1983, facing mounting debt and an inability to support the burden of its own booming population with limited income. In an event known as "the changeover," members of The Farm voted to decollectivize and became a membership-based community in which people maintained their own livelihoods and finances. The vast majority left.
Jan and Jose Mundo stuck around for a couple more rocky years, but in 1985, they divorced and went their separate ways. The Mundo sisters ended up in southern California with their mom and, as told in a section of the film that's both hilarious and moving, went about the adopting the peculiar mores of the land like aliens who had arrived from another planet. Outwardly, they shellacked themselves with make-up, donned Spandex, and grooved to Deee-lite. Inwardly, they absorbed the dual traumas of their parents' split and of being wrenched from the only world they had ever known. They hid what they regarded as their shameful past.
The commune's end as a commune per se would seem to cement its legacy as a failure, but as with any family history—and The Farm seems to have been nothing so much as a massive extended family—it's more complicated than that. Its imperfections sit beside its considerable achievements. The Mundo sisters reflect that their childhood was amazing in a lot of ways, something they've come to appreciate in reckoning with it as adults. They grew up in a tight-knit community of people who took care of each other, and, divorced from American material culture, they didn't crave possessions or place any value on how they looked. The particular beauty of life on The Farm—beaming packs of children tromping through fields to school, residing in collective houses with their friends, and roaming through the woods full of pluck and freedom—is visceral in American Commune. As Nadine recalls wistfully in the film: "I remember never wanting the day to end."
Like this article? Sign up for our Daily Digest to get Tablet Magazine's new content in your inbox each morning.
New Books for Your Kids' Summer Reading List: Jewish-Themed Fantasy Stories
New titles, for three different age groups, offer young readers an escape into fantastical fiction—with a Jewish twist


text:
Who is Raja Bhaiya: 5 'Killer' FactsRaja Bhaiya's has been booked for murder of a DSP in UP. Here are 5 facts about him.
By Sonal Bhadoria, IndiaTimes | March 5, 2013, 6:00 am IST
1 Naam Toh Suna Hi Hoga
He seems to be a man of many names. Lovingly (???) referred to as Raja Bhaiya, his real name is Kunwar Raghuraj Pratap Singh. Why the royalty? His foster grandfather Raja Bajrang Bahadur Singh was the founder vice chancellor of Pant Nagar Agriculture University and later the second governor of Himachal Pradesh. He also goes by the name of Raghubir Singh and also the very apt-Toofan Singh.


text:
Washougal Bakeries
Finding a professional bakery in Washougal, Washington for your party is very important. Whether you need a birthday cake or a wedding cake, Washougal bakeries can cook up the cake of your dreams. Most bakeries will do custom cake designs so start thinking about the type of cake you want including frosting, decorations, color scheme, and cake toppers.
In addition to amazing kids' birthday cakes, bridal shower cakes, and specialty cake, Washougal, Washington bakeries can make cupcakes, pastries, and other delicious desserts and based goods. Have certain sweets in mind? Sit down with the pastry chef to discuss the options for your party. Red velvet cupcakes or a layer cake with many tiers, bakers have seen and made it all.
Search bakeries in Washougal to find a cake decorator for your event. Make an appointment to meet with the cake shop and more importantly, schedule a taste test. Definitely check out a few bakeries to ensure you find a custom cake that you're happy with for your party. Once you've decided on a bakery, share your cake ideas with the baker to get the one of a kind cake you deserve!
12042 SE Sunnyside Rd PMB #384, Clackamas, OR
We are a seasonal Farmers Market, we can hold as many as 60 Vendors at our location. Our 2012 Season runs from June 2nd through October 6th, 8am-3pm on Saturday's. Visit our website for all our information, we are always looking for vendors to join our community Market.
44 Ne Division, Gresham, OR
14808 SE Powell Blvd, Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
Portland, OR
2815 SE 115th Ave., Portland, OR
3015 SE Berkeley Pl., Portland, OR
5829 SE Milwaukie Ave, Portland, OR
More Bakeries
Search nearby for Bakeries
Vendors in your area
- Washougal Artist
- Washougal Bakery
- Washougal Balloons
- Washougal Band
- Washougal Catering
- Washougal Church
- Washougal DJ
- Washougal Entertainers
- Washougal Event Planner
- Washougal Flowers
- Washougal Limo
- Washougal Musicians
- Washougal Party Rentals
- Washougal Photography
- Washougal Staffing
- Washougal Tuxedo
- Washougal Venues
Are you a vendor?
Register now to list your business on Punchbowl.


text:
"Late night YouTube watching was a bad idea. So many boys pretending to be professional wrstlers. A pair of trunks and a ring don't make you a wrestler."
- Mike Bennett bashing fans who are amateur wrestlers
Since every wrestling fan on the planet is curious about CM Punk leaving WWE, TNA has decided to take advantage of the situation by posting several of his matches for free on their YouTube account this week. Punk worked for the company during their early years.
Edge recently paid a surprise visit to a comedy show that Mick Foley was doing in New York, and the video of that appearance has now surfaced online.
Even though she is no longer with the company, WWE has decided to feature Beth Phoenix and her Glam Slam finisher on an episode of 30 Second Fury.
At a Dragon Gate USA show, Kassius Ohno, who was recently released by WWE, took a jab at Triple H by having his opponent doing the crotch chop and Pedigree finisher, which Ohno was able to kick out of at the one count.
TNA released a video, where Bobby Roode attacked James Storm inside of a bar in Orlando.
In order to give him a little bit of momentum heading into the Survivor Series, Alberto Del Rio was given a victory over Santino Marella on WWE Main Event this week.
An announcement has been made that Shark Boy will be returning to TNA this week on the special Turning Point edition of Impact Wrestling.
Former WWE star Nikolai Volkov and former NWA star Bobby Fulton were forced to wrestle on a mat at an independent wrestling show in a small town in Ohio recently, as promoters were unable to secure a ring for them to work on.
This rather interesting picture surfaced on Twitter this week. It's Alpha Female, who signed a contract with TNA while they were on the European tour, and LeiD Tapa carrying Al Snow, a backstage agent for Impact Wrestling.
It was revealed earlier in the week that TNA had signed Alpha Female, a wrestler who is known in Europe. Management has decided to pair her up with Chris Sabin, who recently broke up with Velvet Sky on screen. The relationship is designed to be a focal story line point for the Knockouts division.
Looks like TNA picked up some more assets while they're on their European tour. The company has signed Alpha Female, a German born wrestler who works in England. She's expecting to make her debut on Impact Wrestling very soon and could be paired up with a male performer.


text:
Cheap Auto Insurance with No Down Payment
It is possible to find cheap auto insurance with no down payment in some states. Not every state allows insurers to offer cheap auto insurance with no down payment. New York, Arizona, Florida, California, Washington State, Georgia and Oklahoma for example allow insurers to offer no down payment insurance.
No down payment auto insurance requires the insured to pay the first month's auto insurance premium before the insurance is in effect.
If you have depleted your savings to put a down payment on your car, coming up with a second substantial down payment for car insurance can be difficult. While it is cheaper to pay an annual premium for auto insurance a monthly premium may work well for you in this situation.
The most effective way to find an insurer who will offer a cheap auto insurance policy with no down payment is to shop around. The easiest way to obtain multiple quotes is through a free auto insurance quote web site. The web site will provide a single form for you to complete and they will submit your request for you to multiple insurers. The quotes will be sent to you for your review.
You can then review the quotes and select the cheap auto insurance with no down payment that meets your insurance needs and budget.
Auto insurers all establish rates for individual drivers based on similar criteria. Rates, however, will vary depending on how the insurer weighs each factor used to calculate their auto insurance rates. The insurer will add an administrative cost component and a profit margin as well to come up with a final rate they will charge a driver.
Common factors insurers take into consideration to calculate auto insurance rates for individual drivers are: the age and sex of the insured; where the insured lives and the accidents and vehicle thefts in that area; the insured's driving record and credit score; the safety rating for the vehicle being insured and the costs involved to repair the insured vehicle; and, how many miles the insured drives on average. Of all the factors the most important when you are looking for cheap auto insurance with no down payment is your credit score. Make sure you pay your bills on time and keep you credit card debt to a minimum to ensure you have a good credit score.
How efficiently the company operates will determine how much the company adds for administration and company policy will determine what type of profit margin the company builds into the insured's premium.
Auto insurance is a very competitive business. It is the nature of the competition that makes shopping around for the best deal worth your time and effort. Insurers are always looking for ways to attract more customers. In today's economy price is one of the most important considerations in consumer's minds when they select insurers.
Be sure to ask insurers about discounts their company offers that you may qualify for. Most insurers, for example offer a multi-policy discount if you purchase your homeowner's or renter's insurance from the same insurer. There are also good student premium discounts, discounts for those who complete safe driver training classes, and low mileage discounts for those who drive less than the average driver.
However, price should not be the sole consideration in selecting an auto insurer. Sure cost is important and you do not want to pay more than you have to for auto insurance but you want to make sure the insurer you are selecting has a good reputation for dealing fairly with their customers.
You do not want to select the cheapest auto insurance quote only to find out when you file your first claim the insurer is not easy to work with or wants to cut corners on the repairs your damaged vehicle requires.
The first place to check for references is with family or associates who have done business with the insurer you are considering. If no one you know has had experience with the insurer you are considering you will be able to find on-line consumer reviews of auto insurers.
State departments of insurance are also a good source of information about auto insurers licensed in your state. Most state departments of insurance publish consumer complaints filed against licensed auto insurance companies.
Another good place to get first hand information about auto insurers is your local body shop. Many body shops post lists of "good" and "bad" insurers. Even if your body shop does not go that far most will be willing to share with you their experiences with auto insurance companies.
Be sure you read the auto insurance quotes carefully and understand the terms and conditions. You will also want to make sure the policy you are purchasing has the coverage limits, deductible limits and types of coverage you need.
Once you select an insurance company and policy you are comfortable meets your insurance needs and budget you can often complete the purchase of your auto insurance policy on the insurer's web page.
Home | Apply Now | Blog | Auto Insurance Articles | Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Site Map | Contact Us
AutoInsuranceZip.com | 1240 Forest Parkway, Suite 150, West Deptford, NJ 08066 | firstname.lastname@example.com | RN #181504


text:
You're leaving Wedding Paper Divas to see the Deal of the Day at our parent site, Tiny Prints.
You won't be able to dismiss this by usual means (escape or click button), but you can close it programatically based on user choices or actions.
"The wedding announcements I ordered are wonderful. They looked exactly as they did on the website and were shipped and received very quickly. The price was extremely competitive with other wedding announcements."
"These cards are great, both in design and picture quality. They have a clean, cheerful, modern look. My only gripe was there is only a small place on the return address space so most standard address labels don't fit. I ordered a custom small address stamp instead."
"Just what we were looking for... a simple, elegant card to announce our wedding that could feature our picture. We appreciated the level of online customer service, particularly with respect to proofs."
"We were absolutely pleased with the quality of the cards we ordered. We requested a review of the design to make it more personalized, and the promptness of the reviewer in satisfying our needs was impressive. All of our friends who received the cards have told us they like them, and a few have requested info on where/how to get them. We highly recommend this company and their products."
"I ordered these recently for my wedding announcements and had them express shipped. I received them 2 days after ordering and they looked great! Exactly how they looked when I reviewed them online."


text:
For easy cleanup, use an immersion blender to puree soup right in the pan.
Oxmoor House JUNE 2006
Melt butter in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat; add leeks, and sauté 10 minutes or until tender. Add potato, 1/2 cup wine, and broth. Using a piece of kitchen twine, tie bay leaf, 2 thyme sprigs, and 2 parsley sprigs into a bundle; add to pan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer, uncovered, 1 hour and 15 minutes or until potatoes are very tender. Discard herb bundle.
Process potato mixture, in batches, in a blender or food processor until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides. Return puree to Dutch oven. Add remaining 1/4 cup wine, cream, and next 3 ingredients. Garnish, if desired.
Go to full version of


text:
Click here to read the latest issue
Browse Sections:
Weather Cams:
Cape Canaveral
Treasure Coast
Courtesy of JoesDiscoWeatherCentral.com
Now browsing: Hometown News > News > Indian River County
Wow, this is the season to be out enjoying the weather!
There is plenty going on, no matter what you're in the mood for.
If it's movies you're interested in, look no further than the library film series offered by the North Indian River County Library. The movies are constantly changing, and this Thursday the film "The Netherlands" will be featured at 3 p.m. The best part is that it's free.
As for family fun, the Indian River County Firefighters' Fair kicks off this week at the Indian River County Fairgrounds. There's a different special for admission and rides every day, so just pick one that meets your needs.
Now that it's starting to warm up, how about "jumping in" and trying out a water fitness class?
The North County Aquatics Center is offering aquanautics, a fitness class that takes place in the water. The classes are offered twice a week and are for people of all ages.
If it's more of the theater you want, don't forget about all the great talent right here in the county.
Running through March 17, Riverside Theatre is offering the musical production "Les Mis." The actors are wonderful, and their talents keep the audience mesmerized.
For those young at heart, the Vero Beach Theater Guild is performing the musical "Beauty and Beast" through March 24.
And don't forget, the Sebastian Inlet district is still looking for input from boaters about the Sebastian Inlet and Indian River estuary. Boaters are encouraged to fill out an anonymous survey, and their valuable input can be put to good use for an upcoming economic study. For more information about the study, just call (321) 724-5175.
Have a great week, and I'll see you around!
Dawn Krebs is the managing editor of the Sebastian Hometown News. She can be reached by emailing email@example.com
Legal Notices
Join our Mailing List:
Crossword Puzzle:
Click here for this week's crossword puzzle
Archives Calendar:
Search Stories:
Order Photos
© Copyright 2005 CityHost411.com
Powered by CityHost411


text:
Family:Unionidae (freshwater mussels) in the phylum Mollusca
Shell is small, stout, thick, elliptical and inflated. Umbo is moderately broad and low. Epidermis is light brown to greenish-brown, becomes dark brown to black with age. Inside shell beak cavity is shallow to moderately deep; pseudocardinal teeth thin, high, triangular and roughened; lateral teeth also thin but well developed, long, high and blade-like; nacre (lining) bluish-white, sometimes with salmon tinge, iridescent posteriorly.
Similar species: Purple lilliputs have larger, more rounded shells with distinctive purple nacre and are found in the southern Ozarks. Texas lilliputs, newly known in Missouri, have a satiny sheen to their shells.
Size:Adult length: 1-2 inches.
Habitat and conservation:Large rivers with slow to no current in silt, mud, silt and sand or fine gravel; also in ponds, lakes, large reservoirs and overflow waters.
Foods:Algae and fine particles of decaying organic matter; extracts nutrients and oxygen from water drawn into the body cavity through a specialized gill called the incurrent siphon; sediment and undigested waste are expelled through the excurrent siphon.
Distribution in Missouri:In appropriate habitats, fairly widespread throughout the state, in part due to its ability to adapt to lake environments (including the Lake of the Ozarks, Lake Hunnewell and Stockton Reservoir).
Status:Uncommon. Sporadic, but more common than the other two lilliput species.
Life cycle:Males release sperm directly into water. Females downstream siphon sperm into the gill chamber, where eggs are fertilized. Eggs mature into larvae (called glochidia), which discharge into the water and attach to host fish. The tiny mussel eventually breaks away and floats to the bottom of the stream, and the cycle repeats.
Human connections:Mussels are excellent biological indicators of water quality because they are long-lived and relatively immobile, accumulating contaminants in water that can be scientifically analyzed.
Ecosystem connections:Mussels act as nature's "vacuum cleaners," filtering and cleansing polluted waters. They are also an important food source for other species in the aquatic environment.


text:
Wired Magazine's Chris Colin:
Our ever more sophisticated arsenal of stars and thumbs will eventually serve to curtail serendipity, adventure, and idiotic floundering. But more immediate is the simple problem of contamination. When the voices of hundreds of strangers, or even just three shrill ones, enter our heads, a tiny but vital part of ourselves is diminished. Suddenly we're breached, denied the pleasure of articulating our own judgment on this professor, or that meal, or this city. It's a fundamental bit of humanness to discover, say, the Velvet Underground for the first time—to rifle through that box of records at 13 and to reach an unbiased and wholly personal verdict on those strange sounds. Is it pretty? Ugly? Why are they out of tune?
There's an essential freedom in being alone with one's thoughts, oblivious to and unpolluted by anyone else's. Diminish that aloneness and we start to doubt our own perspective. Do I really think Blue Bottle coffee is that great? Or Blazing Saddles that funny? Do I really not like that pizza place because it isn't authentic New York-style? Sure, it's entirely possible to arrive at one's own opinion amidst a cacophony of others. But it's also possible to bend, unknowingly and imperceptibly, toward a position not naturally our own.
In recent months, the amount of ways to see how others have liked, +1'd, rated, recommended, and commented on anything and everything has become rather tedious and exhausting. That's one of the reasons why I block website comments (thank you, CommentBlocker). I want to experience articles, videos, etc. for myself and make up my own mind before I'm inundated with everyone else's opinions.
Update: My Filmwell colleage M. Leary has posted some good follow-up thoughts that points out the difference between true criticism from "fellow wayfarers" and the "tyranny of petty coercion".


text:
Ideal on medium-hard surfaces such as dirt roads or stones and hard surfaces such as rock.
Effective in all conditions of use: competition, training or just for fun!
The block arrangement ensures the greatest adaptability to the surface, ensuring maximum grip in braking and on bends.
Enlarged blocks on the rear to always ensure the maximum traction.
High degree of resistance to wear to deliver constant performance right to the end of the race.
The tread pattern and compound were developed with the contribution of the most prestigious players in MX competitions.
Ideal on medium-hard surfaces such as dirt roads or stones and hard surfaces such as rock.
|Front tyre with blocks of different shapes
|Better adaptability to hard ground
|High grip in braking and on bends
|Rear tyre with lower blocks and flat profile
|Wide contact with the ground
|High stability
|Double-layer compound
|Maximum resistance to heat and dynamic stresses
|Reliability of performance lap after lap during races
|Pattern & size
Selecting a vehicle the interactive application will show you the Pirelli tyre most suited to your vehicle according to its technical features and homologation and a list of sizes that can replace those originally fitted.
These results are provided AS AN INDICATION and, BEFORE purchasing the tyres, BE SURE TO CONSULT a Pirelli dealer in order to check the technical and legal constraints that may be an obstacle to the replacement proposed.
More info: Legal information
Copyright © 2014 Pirelli & C. S.p.A. - Pirelli Tyre S.p.A. - v. 2.1.19 IP2


text:
A global network of wetlands for sustaining people and our environment
|Use this message with our 40th logo. Download
What is it about?
A key commitment of Ramsar Contracting Parties is to identify and place suitable wetlands onto the List of Wetlands of International Importance (also called 'Ramsar Sites'). Parties have made a further commitment to ensure the conservation and wise use of these Ramsar Sites so as to maintain the full range of benefits that the wetland can provide for people (e.g., livelihoods, health, culture) and the environment (e.g., in supporting biodiversity). Presently, there are 1,950 Ramsar Sites covering over 190,000,000 hectares, making it the largest network of protected areas in the world.
What the Convention does
• Provides a 'Strategic Framework' for the designation of Ramsar Sites so that a representative range of priority wetlands can be listed by each country, especially those wetland types that are under-represented. The Convention also provides guidance for the conservation, management and wise use of the sites and makes information on the Ramsar Sites available to all.
• The Convention has a mechanism to assist Contracting Parties whose Ramsar Sites are threatened, by sending experts to the site and making recommendations on resolving those threats.
What needs to be done next?
• Gain community support for the designation and management of future Ramsar Sites; experience has shown that sites with such support have a greater chance of being conserved successfully.
• As countries gain experience on how to effectively conserve and manage their Ramsar Sites, improved networking among site managers is crucial for exchanging information on best practices.
Support on the ground: examples of recent Ramsar Advisory Mission (RAM)
Missions are organised by the Ramsar Secretariat to assist Contracting Parties whose Ramsar Sites are threatened, by sending experts to the site and making recommendations on resolving those threats.
- The latest European RAM was to the renowned bird migratory refuge Doñana National Park, in Spain. The mission team had to assess potential threats and evaluate if the site is protected in accordance with the levels required under its international recognition as a World Heritage, an International Biosphere Reserve, and a Ramsar Convention Wetland of International Importance. The Secretariat is expecting the green light for the publication of the report any time now.
- In May 2010, Ramsar's Focal Point in Mexico (CONANP) asked the Ramsar Secretariat to organize a Ramsar Advisory Mission to Huisache Caimanero Ramsar Site. The mission had to evaluate the impacts of a tourism project development on the site. Thanks to the recommendations made by the RAM, the tourism project has been readjusted in order to be compatible with the maintenance of the ecological character of the site. The Ramsar Secretariat is currently doing the follow up on the recommendations with the Mexican government.
|Aerial view of Huisache Caimanero Ramsar Site
|Meeting of the mission with the different stakeholders
More Ramsar Site designations – A gift to Ramsar and wetlands!
In this birthday year for the Ramsar Convention, we strongly encourage our Contracting Parties to designate more Ramsar Sites! Since the beginning of 2011, we count 38 new Ramsar Sites (also called Wetlands of International Importance). Click here to see which one of the Ramsar regions in the world has the largest number of designations so far (January 2011 – July 2011).