text:
Procedural Generation of Road Networks
Which are the fundamental mechanisms behind the growth of a transportation network? How have we humans created our roads, and which (not only physical) factors in this process contributed the most? In most countries, the creation of the road network took many centuries of decentralized use shaped by common and/or individual benefit. How have all these small contributions created the complexity observed in the actual network is something that fascinates us. This project is our contribution towards a deeper understanding of this spontaneous beauty.
In the following, we proceed in steps, creating first model landscape, defining the cities of various sizes, and finally constructing the road network connecting some of the cities:
1. Our board is a Voronoi graph generated from a random distribution of points in the surface. Cities and towns will be located at the vertices and roads will follow the edges of this graph. The "cost" for building a road between two vertices of the graph will be proportional to the total distance. That is, the "cost" is the sum of the length of the edges that form the path connecting both vertices.
2. We use a type of Perlin Noise to generate mountains and lakes. The difference in elevation between two connected vertices will also contribute to the "cost" for building a road in that vertex. Indeed, when we build roads we try to avoid steep slopes. In addition, building a bridge to cross a lake has a significant additional cost as well!
3. We randomly choose edges where to locate the cities (27 red dots in this example). We assign a population following Zipf's Law which is know to reproduce the population rank-distribution of almost every country (the size of the dots represents the population). We calculate the pair-wise distance matrix of the cities and use it for ranking of the priority for building a road: we use the Gravity Model of migration (population of first city times population of the second city over the square of the distance between them) which favors to connect cities that are close and cities that are big.
4. We create the road between the first pair of cities in the ranking along the shortest path in the graph using the "cost" as weight. Once the path is obtained, we update the weights reducing them by half for those edges that constitute the road. With this rule, it will be cheaper for the next path to follow a road that already exists than creating a brand new one. In this fashion, we continue with every pair of cities following the ranking until all the cities are connected.
It is nice to see in this example the pattern created by the road network (black lines connecting the red dots). The roads do avoid lakes and steep mountains. The biggest city centralizes the traffic (represented by the width of the lines) and the structure of the network, as seen with capital cities in many countries.
Here we have repeated the process but located a city or town in every vertex of the network, and obtaining the shortest path to the capital city following the same rules for the ranking and the weights.
We are now ready to obtain the isochrones and reproduce our own lovely Road Tree!


text:
There's an $80 billion 'elephant in the room' that could be worse than a recession for Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Costco
America's largest retailers are facing a threat that is rarely discussed — student loan debt.
Consumers make $80 billion in loan payments a year, Moody's retail analyst Charlie O'Shea said on Bloomberg TV. This means they have less money to spend at retailers like Walmart, Home Depot, and Costco.
SEE ALSO: Chipotle is banned from punishing employees for tweeting
"The average salary per college graduate has increased by only about 3% in the past seven years, while the average student debt burden has increased by roughly 53% over the same period" O'Shea told Bloomberg.
He says that America's more than $1.3 trillion in student loans could hurt the American economy more than a recession because it will last for decades to come.
2016 election issues: Education politics, student loans and the common core
See Gallery
Industry website Retail Dive notes that younger people are more burdened by student loan debt, meaning that they are frugal during what should be their highest-spending years.
"It's slated to get worse as retailers find that millennials in their thirties are hampered by debt in what should be their highest-spending years," writes Daphne Howland at RetailDive.com.
Student debt could be part of the reason sales are contracting at department store retailers like Macy's, Sears, Nordstrom, and Kohl's. O'Shea told Bloomberg that off-price retailers like TJ Maxx are thriving because consumers have less money to spend on clothing.
See photos of America's favorite retailers
See Gallery
Macy's same-store sales fell 7.4% in the most recent quarter, Nordstrom's fell 1.7%, and Kohl's dropped 3.9%. Shares of Macy's and Nordstrom have lost about 50% of their value in the last year, and Kohl's stock price has fallen 40%, notes Business Insider's Hayley Peterson.
Shopping visits made to off-price retail stores increased by 4% in the 12 months ending April 2016, compared to the same period last year.
NOW WATCH: Couples improved their sex lives in a week with this one simple tip
See Also:
- Foot Locker CEO: 'The malls are far from dead'
- Chipotle might be wasting millions of dollars on free food
- Here's the brutal presentation that an activist investor just published about Buffalo Wild Wings
SEE ALSO: We went to Macy's and saw how the brand is neglecting stores

subset: commoncrawl


text:
In vitro hepatotoxicity and herb-drug interactions of selected African plant extracts
UPSpace Home
University of Pretoria: Research Output
Theses and Dissertations (University of Pretoria)
View Item
In vitro hepatotoxicity and herb-drug interactions of selected African plant extracts
Cordier, Werner
Herbal remedies are an important and often-used commodity in developing countries, such as those in Africa. There is a long-standing belief that these medicinal preparations are more effective and safe than allopathic medications due to their natural origins. However, very little information is available to describe the toxicological nature of African herbal remedies, especially with regards to their hepatotoxic effects, or ability to alter the pharmacokinetic profiles of other compunds. The aim of this in vitro study was to assess the hepatotoxic potential of a panel of selected African herbal remedies, as well as their potential to induce drug-herb interactions. Crude hot water and methanol extracts were prepared from seventeen African plants using brewing and ultrasonic maceration techniques, respectively. Phytochemical screening was done to determine the broad constituency of the extracts using thin layer chromatography, biochemical reactions and free radical scavenging. Cytotoxicity against the HepG2 hepatocarcinoma and Caco-2 colon carcinoma cell lines were determined using the sulforhodamine B staining assay. Acokanthera oppositifolia, Boophane disticha, Moringa oleifera, Solanum aculeastrum, Tabernaemontana elegans, Terminalia sericea and Ziziphus mucronata were selected for further hepatotoxic assessment using a mixture of spectrophotometric, fluorometric, chemiluminescent and flow cytometric assays. Oxidative stress (reactive oxygen species, glutathione and lipid peroxidation levels), mitochondrial membrane potential, fatty acid accumulation and caspase-3/7 activation was assessed using fluorometric assays, while adenosine triphosphate levels were assessed using a chemiluminescent assay. The effect of the extracts on cellular kinetics and mode of cell death was determined using flow cytometric techniques. Drug-herb interactions of the crude extracts were assessed by measuring their effect on P-glycoprotein activity, nevirapine permeability and cytochrome P450 (CYP2B6, CYP2D6 and CYP3A4) enzyme activity. Phytochemical analyses successfully identified the broad constituency and antioxidant profiles of the crude extracts, which correlated well with that already described in literature. Phytochemical classes that were most prominent in the majority of extracts were the alkaloids, flavonoids, glycosides, phenolic acids and saponins. These results were used to determine potential contributing factors during the hepatotoxicity and drug-herb interactions assays. Thirteen extracts displayed activity against the HepG2 cell line, while twelve were active against the Caco-2 cell line. Cytotoxicity was in generally more potent against the Caco-2 cell line, indicating a potential susceptibility of the intestinal tract towards these herbal remedies. A high risk of cytotoxicity was identified for extracts such as A. oppositifolia, S. aculeastrum and T. elegans. Further hepatotoxic assessment indicated that the majority of extracts depolarised the mitochondrial membrane, however oxidative stress was rarely induced. Steatotic changes were evident as shown by the increased retention of fatty acids. Cytotoxicity was mostly a mixture of antiproliferative effects, and worryingly, the induction of necrotic cell death. Although the methanol extracts tended to be more potent than the hot water extracts, the latter induced detrimental effects as well, albeit at a higher relative concentration. The most prominent hepatotoxic effects were observed after exposure to T. elegans, with a halfmaximal inhibitory concentration of 3.07 ?g/mL. Only the methanol extract of S. aculeastrum displayed prominent P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity (HepG2 = 2.92-fold, Caco-2 = 1.29-fold). Five extracts (hot water extracts of Burkea africana and Senecio latifolius, and the methanol extracts of Mundulea sericea, Rauvolfia caffra and Solanum aculeastrum) were selected for assessment of their ability to modulate nevirapine transport across the Caco-2 cell line. All five extracts decreased nevirapine efflux, indicating a propensity for increasing its bioavailability. Due to the lack of P-glycoprotein inhibitory activity from the majority, it appears that this reduced efflux is not necessarily P-glycoprotein-dependent. Altered membrane fluidics and inhibition of other membrane transporters are suggested as potential contributing factors. The majority of extracts displayed prominent CYP450 inhibitory activity (CYP3A4>CYP2B6>CYP2D6). Most extracts displayed a higher selectively towards CYP3A4, which highlights the caution required. More than 50% of drugs currently used on the market are metabolised by the CYP3A4 isoform, and thus the risk is high when comparing it to the low concentrations required to elicit an effect. Both extracts of B. africana, the hot water extract of T. sericea and the methanol extract of Z. mucronata displayed non-selective inhibition across all three isoforms, indicating a possible affinity for a structurally-conserved site across CYP450 enzymes. Due to the genetic makeup of the African populace, which has a significant proportion of CYP450 alleles displaying reduced or inactived enzyme activity, risk is thus high for attenuating their metabolic functions. The methanol extract displayed the highest inhibitory activity against CYP3A4, with a half-maximal inhibitory concentration <1.2 ?g/mL. It is evident throughout the study that there is a high risk of hepatotoxicity or drug-herb interactions. This is specifically observed when taking into account the low amount of extract required to reach the inhibitory concentrations determined in vitro. Inhibition of intestinal P-glycoprotein transporters and CYP450 enzymes appear to be more at risk than that of the liver. This is one of the few studies delving into the toxicological natures of African herbal remedies, specifically in light of hepatotoxicity and herb-drug interactions, and thus serves as a foundation for further assessment.
Thesis (PhD)--University of Pretoria, 2016.
Show full item record
Files in this item
This item appears in the following Collection(s)
Theses and Dissertations (Pharmacology)
Theses and Dissertations (University of Pretoria)
Search UPSpace
Search UPSpace
This Collection
All of UPSpace
Communities & Collections
Issue Date
UP Author
UP Postgraduate
This Collection
Issue Date
UP Author
UP Postgraduate
My Account
UPSpace Workspace
View Usage Statistics
DSpace software
copyright © 2002-2015
Theme by
Contact Us
Send Feedback


text:
In the jam-packed schedules of film festivals, is it possible to savour the films you see? To some extent, yes.
To some people in Chennai, this weekend portends nothing but sleep, blissful sleep that will not be interrupted by an alarm meant to drive them to a morning screening, followed by others in the afternoon and evening and night. These committed cinephiles – and some would say that these cinephiles need to be committed – have braved traffic and varying audiovisual arrangements and irregular mealtimes and indecipherable languages and the fine print of the festival bulletin in order to see more films in nine days than many would see in a year, perhaps even a lifetime. And now that the 9th Chennai International Film Festival has come to an end, they can finally rest. (Will their dreams be subtitled? Only they can tell.) No one needs this rest more than the person who won the special award for being what the festival's web site calls a "passionate film buff," watching the maximum number of films and giving a personalised account about each one. How do we know he's passionate? Because, unlike me, he's not getting paid to watch these films.
A reader – after seeing my story about the festival, which talked about the screening of 133 films from 53 countries, plus the Indian Panorama, plus Tamil films in competition – had this to say. "I have a general question about these festivals. If the grand objective is to promote/celebrate/share great art, shouldn't the audience be given sufficient time in between film viewings to digest/debate and let the experience sink in? Whereas with this kind of cramming, it is difficult to remember the finer points of the first film (unless you are religiously jotting down everything, in which case too you are losing out a bit on the experience) by the time you are finished with the third film?" He likened the efforts of the cinephile, probably the one who won the passionate-film-buff award, to dining at Saravana Bhavan, Sangeethas and Woodlands within an eight-hour span. Technically, given the diversity of films, his simile might have included restaurants serving different cuisines – Saravana Bhavan and Azulia and even Pizza Hut – but his point is taken. However starved you are for good cinema, how much can you devour in a single stretch?
Taking the food analogy further, I'd venture that a festival is an opportunity to take a bite from several dishes in a lavish spread, in order to know what's out there. And once we identify the items that please our palates – say, films from Iran, or the work of this particular director or that particular actor – we can, on our own, sit down for heaped platefuls of what we like, a knowledge that we've taken away from that sampling. And as we attend more festivals, the stomach – so to speak – expands to accommodate more helpings more effortlessly, and unlike real life, where binge eating is ruinous, festival overindulgence comes with no side effects, other than insomnia, perhaps. Yes, nobody can see all the films screened at a single festival, just like nobody can work their way through an entire buffet. (And even if we wanted to see them all, we're often forced to choose between films scheduled at the same time.) But you can see enough. And that's one of the points of a festival.
To invoke an entirely different analogy, a festival is like vacationing in a foreign country. You're there. So you try to see as much as you can, the palaces, the mountains, the countryside, the local life. Can you see everything? Surely not. But you try to make the most of the opportunity, not worrying about how you're going to be crying out for sleep by the time you return, how you're going to need a vacation to recover from this vacation. Because you may not be there again. A film festival, of course, is a little more serious than a vacation. For people making films or acting in films or involved with films, like me, in a more tangential fashion, it is a kind of fast-track school that offers a crash course, through which you update yourself on what's happening in cinema in different parts of the world. If you made lists of all the foreign films you wanted to see, and if you decided you were going to download them one by one, and get to the next film only after chewing and digesting the first, then you may never be done. You'll just keep adding more and more films to your plate. A festival, thanks to its abbreviated schedule, accelerates this process. Besides, the laptop monitor is no match for the big screen.
Lights, Camera, Conversation… is a weekly dose of cud-chewing over what Satyajit Ray called Our Films Their Films. An edited version of this piece can be found here.
Copyright ©2011 The Hindu. This article may not be reproduced in its entirety without permission. A link to this URL, instead, would be appreciated.


text:
You can be broke together
You can be (and have been) totally broke together and it didn't affect your happiness level at all. You are so happy together that things like fancy vacations and expensive meals are barely cherries on top of what's already an incredible sundae.
You call each other several times a day
You love to stay connected; you want your partner's input on what's happening in your life, and you want to feel like you're with him even when you're not.
Sex; you can take it or leave it (but it's fun when it happens!)
If you can't have sex for a while due to scheduling conflicts, it doesn't affect how emotionally connected you feel in the slightest. That being said, when you do have sex, it never gets old or stops being a total blast.
You laugh together a lot
If you could put together a montage of quintessential moments in your relationship, you'd probably be laughing in all of them.
Home isn't home without him
Your apartment doesn't really feel like home when your partner is away—it just feels like some generic space. On the flip side, a motel room can feel like home when you're together.
There is nothing they don't know (even the ugly stuff)
They know the people of whom you're jealous, they know your most self-loathing thoughts, and they know that you can be a bit mean sometimes. And you are not embarrassed that they know this.
You genuinely like the same people
You genuinely adore his friends, and he genuinely adores yours. That will make growing old together a lot of fun because you'll have an active social life!
You say some weird stuff around each other
If somebody recorded some of the things you say around each other and played them back to you, you'd be pretty confused. But you have your own language, and when you speak it, nothing sounds weird.
When you fight, it's over quickly
The times you do fight, the fights end quickly. What you both want, above all else, is to get back to getting along so you can keep on partying. Pride and the need to "be right" takes a back seat.


text:
[caption id="attachment_116488" align="aligncenter" width="500" caption="Getty Images"][/caption]
Telenovela star Génesis Rodriguez cut her teeth on shows like "Prisionera" and "Doña Bárbara" and went on to parts in "Man on a Ledge" and upcoming films "What to Expect When You're Expecting," "Last Stand" and "Hours." The daughter of the Venezuelan actor and singer José Luis Rodríguez, aka El Puma, Rodriguez is now poised to pounce on stardom in the City of Angels.
Rodriguez stars alongside Will Ferrell, Diego Luna and Gael García Bernal in the Spanish-language comedy "Casa de mi Padre," a telenovela spoof about a simple rancher (Ferrell), his troubled brother (Luna) and a mysterious drug lord known as Onza (Bernal). The bride-to-be must contend with some crazy family dynamics, a budding drug war and her own troubled past.
Rodriguez met up with us in New York City to discuss robots, her love of the NBA, and learning the ways of Arnold Schwarzenegger. And Will Ferrell's butt, because she's a good sport.
What did you take from your work in telenovelas that you brought to "Casa de mi Padre"?
The transition for me was pretty great, because it was kind of giving an homage to everything I once did. It's a beautiful thing to have had this career and I really enjoyed learning and growing as an actor doing telenovelas. The kind of things that served in my advantage was I can cry on the spot. I really know how to do dramatic pauses. I just really know how to be dead serious with ridiculous dialogue. It's kind of what I know how to do best.
You kept a really straight face with all of these crazy scenes. Did you have to give the other actors any tips on how to give a more telenovela-esque vibe?
You would think -- but these guys, they had like these exaggerated, over-the-top characters. I needed to be the one to keep it more real and serious, so they didn't really need much help from me. I kind of had to be the straight guy, and I'm okay with that. They can have the laughs. That's fine. I don't need 'em. I don't need to be funny. [laughs]
Also Check Out: Watch the 'Casa de mi Padre' Trailer
It must have been interesting to work with someone who had, what, a second grade-level grasp of Spanish?
That's good enough! That gets you a long way. Absolutely. It gets you a long way. I mean, you can communicate what you need. "Yo quiero la muchacha." You remember that? "I want the girl." That's it.
Who's your acting inspiration? Now that you're moving into all kinds of different roles, who do you look toward as your idol?
I don't have an idol per se. I admire Stella Adler very much, and I work with Marjorie Ballentine, who [worked with] Stella for some time, so the more colors, the better. I just like the fact that I'm allowed to be myself. Latinos are very passionate, and they perform a lot, and look at me, I'm talking with my hands, and this is just my normal self, so it kind of allows me to be who I am and not dumb it down. That's the way that I want to come out here. I kinda like that. Audrey Hepburn -- she knew how to perform! Lots of colors, that one. She performed, you know?
[caption id="attachment_116494" align="alignright" width="220" caption="Pantelion Films"][/caption]
People need to have some more blood these days.
Right?! Some fire, some passion, some groin.
What would you do if you weren't acting? If you could do anything.
If I could do anything, I'd be an engineer of some sort. I used to build robots. I was really great at physics, and really good at taking apart things, putting them back together, figuring out the pneumatics, how things work -- [it] really is fascinating to have an idea in your mind and execute it in a material format … So I have two passions in life. I'm a very nerdy person like that, and then I'm kind of a sports freak.
If this acting thing doesn't work, I'd just put in my resume for NBA.com. I'm a really huge basketball fan … I'll talk all sorts of trash. That's it. I have no game whatsoever, but I'm really good at trash-talking … I live and die for the [Miami] Heat. I bleed the Heat.
What was the first thing you bought with your first Hollywood paycheck?
I hope it wasn't something to do with shoes, because that would be just depressing. I have a weakness, and I just can't walk by a shoe store and not look and not be tempted. It's sickening. It's a sickening disease. You know why? They're so reliable. Feet never change size. They don't squeeze into things, either. They fit or they don't. They're never gonna change on you. They're stable things in life. I like to invest in stable things.
Who is your dream love interest on-screen? Seeing Diego and Gael back on-screen together again --
They're foxy, foxy guys.
In "Y tu Mamá También," I was like, "Now, kiss!" Yeah, so who is your dream love interest, living or dead, on-screen?
It really is a personality thing for me. They could be so good-looking, but if they're just a little bit into themselves, forget about it. I don't even -- nothing.
Is everyone asking you about the Will Ferrell butt scene [a love scene in which there is a lot of butt-groping by the fire]?
Yeah, you wanna talk about it?
If you're not tired of it.
No, no, no. We can talk about it.
Will Ferrell seems to show his butt in everything. Which I don't mind -- I think he's hilarious.
He's so awesome, right? I mean, he's made such incredible characters …
So, you knew -- you were like, "Okay, I know what I'm getting into. He's gonna be wacky and crack me up and show his butt" ...
Definitely. Definitely. Though he was such a gentleman. Any other actor in his place would just have grabbed everything and not asked permission. For sure. They go for it! Oh, you know, they're acting. Quote unquote. They're just grabbing things they're not allowed to, but there's rolling action, they go for it!
Oh my goodness!
But he would ask permission. He was like, "I'm going to put my hand on your shoulder …"
Wait, so that wasn't a body double?
No, there was a body double for the butt, you know? Because I didn't want to be the girl who showed her butt in her first movie, but then in my second movie, I had an underwear scene, so that totally defeated my purpose. [sighs dramatically]
So, what is your role in "What to Expect When You're Expecting"? Are you expecting or expecting to expect or …?
No, I'm supporting … It's a small cameo. I just really wanted to be a part of that movie because everyone's doing it now. Everyone is in an ensemble romantic thing, and I thought it was really cute and light, and it's kind of cool that you could be a leading lady in one and a cameo in another, and that's the kind of career I want to have. I just want to surprise people, and I want to entertain. I don't take myself too seriously, as you can see, and I like to do all kinds of movies. I like to do action. Of course, I want the thought-provoking, challenging roles, but I also want to just entertain people.
Who's funnier, Arnold Schwarzenegger or Will Ferrell?
You know, here's the thing. Will Ferrell is always my funnyman, but Arnold is surprisingly funny. You don't expect him to be funny. You would never expect -- you would think he's so serious and so reserved, but he's actually a jokester, and everything is funnier in an Austrian accent, too, when he says it. It's kind of great. It's kind of great that he has a great sense of humor. But Will will always be my comedy love.
I'm sure working with someone like Schwarzenegger is pretty tripped out.
It's kind of cool, huh? He's the Terminator.
And he was the governor! He was the Governator!
Here's the thing about Arnold. He was Mr. Universe. He was the Terminator and the governor. He clearly knows things that we don't, clearly knows how to make it in everything he wants to, so we have to learn the ways of Arnold.


text:
This is a guest post by Robert, who lives in Calgary and worked as a financial adviser before retiring at age 35. He is married, has three kids and has returned to school with the goal of eventually living and working overseas.
We humans are emotional beings. The choices and decisions we make are based almost wholly on emotion. It appears that our rationality only applies after-the-fact in order to justify our decisions to ourselves and others. Usually, we don't notice this process and it occurs transparently to our conscious mind. But a couple weeks ago, I caught myself doing just this.
As part of a course I am taking, I need to complete a project that shows evidence of personal creativity. The difficulty comes in having to document the entire process. I began with a number of possible ideas and faced the requirement of having to narrow my choices down to one single project. I tried weighing out the benefits and challenges and I tried to predict how much effort and reward would be attached to each alternative. I remember clearly the moment that I suddenly felt more comfortable with one choice than the others. I opened my notebook and started recording some reasons for the decision I made. After I got through three or four, I realized what I was doing. I made the choice because it felt comfortable. Afterwards, I was able to quickly conjure some very good reasons for that choice.
I made a good choice, but I can't be certain it was a rational choice. This is one of the main reasons why money choices and personal finance decisions can be so frustrating. We want to make sound, rational choices, but when we get into the heat of the moment, for example an impulse to spend, we make our choices based on emotion. That is where having a plan and a system can help set in motion certain regular decisions such as saving and investing, outside of the emotional turbulence.
But knowing that other people make poor decisions based on emotion can also lead to opportunities. Have to ever looked to see how much exercise equipment is available for sale on Kijiji? A smart buyer will buy exercise equipment second-hand (and hardly used) instead of brand new. Beef is currently a good example. Our local supermarket is selling beef for about half the price they used to. Any beef that may have been tainted was already recalled, the processing plant is (apparently) clean now, but buyers are still scared of beef, resulting in sale prices.
Stocks, bonds, real estate and other investment prices are influenced by very similar behaviour. In 2007, real estate prices started to fall after a prolonged period of heady growth. In 2008, stock prices began to fall. Each drop resulted in widespread fright and panic, which caused prices to fall further, which resulted in other problems involving loans and liquidity. A particular company that I was familiar with experienced a drop in their share price from near $4.00 to $1.55. Because I was confident in the management and the company, it looked to me like a sale price. I bought as much as I could afford (but less than I would have liked) and cashed in at $2.70. (It now trades around $4.90). Because people make emotionally-charged decisions, it can result in prices fluctuating higher or lower than is rational, creating buying and selling opportunities for those who are in a position to take advantage.
Which decisions are the most emotionally-charged for you? How do you take advantage of sale prices?


text:
- Living
- Dining
- Bedroom
- Outdoor
- Office
- Storage
- Lighting
- Accessories & Complements
With a petite scale and a distinctive frame that traces compact curves and softly gathered upholstery, Shu-Ying is a contemporary armchair that could also be imagined in Shanghai or Sydney during the roaring 1920s.
Armchair with frame constructed from shaped steel tube with panels in formed plywood, upholstered in multi density polyurethane foam with a dacron covering and sprung seat pad
Frame available in powder coated satin black or with a metallic lacquered brass or pewter finish.
Certification: CATAS
|Product Type
|Tim Rundle
|Year of Design
|Country of Origin
|76w x 68.8d x 77h cm seat height 43 cm
|Armchair with frame constructed from shaped steel tube with panels in formed plywood, upholstered in multi density polyurethane foam with a dacron covering and sprung seat pad
|Frame available in powder coated satin black or with a metallic lacquered brass or pewter finish.
You can send us a message to request more information about this product. Just fill in the form below.
How long until you receive your Online Order?
Depending on your location, delivery will be within five (5) to ten (10) business days for items that are "In stock". Delivery to remote areas may take longer but our aim is to deliver your order as quickly as possible.
Space does not ship internationally.
Delivery Services - White Glove Service
White Glove Service is the term we use for our premium delivery service. You may contact us to book the Space White Glove Delivery Service for any deliveries within 100km from the Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane CBD.
From Sydney, Melbourne or Brisbane this service will cost between,
The Space White Glove Service includes delivery by our experienced warehouse team who will deliver, unpack, assemble (if required) your purchase and dispose of the packaging materials.
Delivery Services - Courier or Post
Express 500g, Small, Medium, Large or Oversized Orders will be delivered via Post or Courier and costs will be calculated based on volume and distance in the checkout. Please note for delivery of bulky items to remote areas, we may be required to obtain a quote separately, please contact us directly to place your Order.
Please note that a signature will be required upon delivery at the nominated address. Delivery will occur between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm Monday - Friday and we are unable provide an exact time or call prior to delivery.
If an exact time or call is required prior to delivery, we recommend contacting us to organise White Glove Service.
Technical Sheet (Product_Information_Sheet_Tim_Rundle_Shu-Ying_Armchair.pdf, 1,520 Kb) [Download]
Covers and Finishes (SP01_Fabric_and_Materials_Sheet.pdf, 5,168 Kb) [Download]
3D Drawings (Shu_Ying.zip, 3,309 Kb) [Download]
Digital Catalogue (SP01_TIM_RUNDLE.pdf, 1,998 Kb) [Download]
CATAS Document (CATAS_Shu_Ying_ENG.pdf, 1,216 Kb) [Download]
OSLO 01D0021 Anthracite
Metallic Lacquered Pewter F02P


text:
Southwestern Grilled Corn Cheddar Soup
2 ears corn, husked and silks removed
8 flour tortillas cut into 1/4-inch strips
Canola oil for frying
1/4 cup unsalted butter
1/2 cup onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1/4 cup flour
3 cups chicken stock
2 cups half & half
1 cup Mexican beer
3/4 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1 (4-ounce) can diced green chiles
1 pound Tillamook Extra Sharp Cheddar Cheese, finely grated
1 teaspoon chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, sauce only
3 ripe tomatoes, cored, seeded and chopped
2 ripe avocados, pitted, peeled and chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
1 lime cut into 6 wedges
Place corn ears on a hot oiled grill. Rotate corn until corn kernels have grill
markings, approximately 8-10 minutes. Remove grilled corn and cool slightly.
While corn is cooling, fry tortilla strips in hot oil until golden. Drain strips
on paper towels and set aside. Carefully cut off the corn kernels from corncob.
Discard cob and set corn kernels aside.
In a large soup pot over medium-high heat, melt butter. Add onions and garlic
and cook until tender; do not brown. Whisk in flour and stir until flour and
onion/garlic mixture is combined. Whisking constantly, add chicken broth, half &
half and beer to flour mixture. Add cumin, oregano, and green chiles. Continue
to cook and occasionally stir soup with a wooden spoon until thickened, about 20
Remove soup from heat and whisk in cheddar cheese until melted. Add chipotle
pepper sauce and reserved grilled corn kernels. Stir until all ingredients are
combined. To serve, ladle soup into 6 large soup bowls. Divide fried tortilla
strips evenly and mound in center of bowl. Top tortilla strips with tomatoes,
avocado, and cilantro. Squeeze one lime wedge over top of garnishes.
Makes 6 servings.
2001 Tillamook Recipe
Grand Prize Winner - San Francisco, CA
Submitted by: Teresa Landis, Dublin, CA
AUTHOR: Lori A
Back to Soup Recipes
Everyday Cooking Home
Razzle Dazzle Recipes
Copyright ©2002 - 2012
That's My Home


text:
- Name: Malyssa
- Alternate Select: Meta Malyssa
- Name Found in Hard Drive Files: Veronica
- Gender: Female
- Avatar of: Vertigo
- Weapon: Serpentra
- Side: Destructive Dinos
- Turf: Malyssa's Altar
- Color: Teal Cloathing and Gold Jewlery
- Worshiper Clothing: N/A
Win Quotes
These are all of Malyssa's win quotes.
- Feel the wrath of my magic snake.
- Bow down before your goddess.
- My magic is all powerful!
- another day, another loser.
- You're crazier than I am if you thought you'd win.
- A mind is a wonderful thing to waste
Special Moves
NOTE: Moves may not be 100% Accurate
- Hyper Attack: HP+LP (Tosses Opponent into the Air!)
- Taunt: Press Start (Causes RAGE Meter to Charge!)
- Grab Worshipper: D,D HF+LQ (Recovers Health)
- Grab Opponent: F+HP (Used Close to Opponent) (Cannot Be Blocked)
- Overhead Smack F+LP (Used Close to Opponent)
- Big Jump: Charge D, U (Can be used in all jumping directions)
- Rage Morph A: HQ+HF+HP
- Rage Morph B: LQ+LF+LP
- Rage Morph C: D+HQ+HF+HP
- Rage Morph D: D+LQ+LF+LP
- Venom Bolt: D, F High Malyssa shoots a particle of blue energy towards her opponent. Depending on the strength of the button pressed the projectile will go faster.
- Hypnotic Blast: F, F Low Malyssa shoots a blue ball of energy which will shrink the opponent when touched and will bring the shrunk opponent above Malyssa. The opponent is sustained there for a while before they are either hit or the effects of the levitation wears off. Depending on the strength of the button pressed the ball of energy will either stay in place in front of Malyssa or move into the the air a certain height.
- Serpintine Whirlwind: Press any High Rapidly Malyssa spins Serpentra in her hand which can hit the opponent multiple times.
- Serpent Staff Throw: F, B HF+LF Malyssa uses Serpentra to try and grab the opponent. If the opponent is grabbed Malyssa throws the opponent over her shoulder.
- Shrink and Stomp: LQ + HQ + HF, D, U, D Malyssa uses a hypnotic blast to shrink the opponent into the size of a human worshipper. She then goes towards the shrunken opponent and stomps on them crushing them.
- Serpent Hang: HQ + HF + LF, U, U, D. Malyssa makes Serpentra travel to her neck in which it turns into a noose and hangs Malyssa in place. Malyssa when hung moves slightly back and forth.
With Necrosan and the Avatars defeated, there is no opposition to World Domination. Using her terrible mind control powers, Vertigo forces Malyssa to break the Great Spell of Binding, thus freeing the dinosaur goddess at long last. The Urth rumbles as Vertigo imbues Malyssa with the awesome magical energy to cast her spell. As Malyssa completes the spell, Vertigo realizes too late that the Bond of Imprisonment was not what was broken. But rather it was the Bond of Servitude between Vertigo and Malyssa! Long ago, while Vertigo was still weak, Malyssa had rewritten the ending of the spell to her own wicked design. Now strong as Vertigo was, she had used all of her power to free her most favorite slave! Free at last, Malyssa casts her spell to break Vertigo's bond of slavery on her people. She rules her magically talented people kindly, allowing each individual to persue freedom and happiness on her own terms.


text:
Sudbury Community Arena
240 Elgin St.
Sudbury, ON
The Sudbury Community Arena is where sports and entertainment come alive in the north! A hub of community activity since 1951, the Sudbury Community Arena has hosted countless concerts, tradeshows and sporting, entertainment and cultural events. It is also proud home to the Ontario Hockey League's Sudbury Wolves. Centrally located in downtown Sudbury, the Sudbury Community Arena is situated near a variety of unique shopping, entertaining and dining locations.
Purchase your event tickets securely online with our eticket system!
Buy Event Tickets
Buy tickets online for upcoming concerts and events at the Sudbury Community Arena!
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question? Read through our frequently asked questions.
Read more about our policies and regulations.


text:
Ask Breastfeeding Experts
Our team of experts are here to help you throughout your breastfeeding journey. Send your questions through email or voicemail sent through our website, and allow our experts to ease your concerns and quench your curiosity!
We try to be the best parents we can be, but mistakes happen related to breastfeeding despite our best intentions. After all, we are human. What funny breastfeeding "oops" have you made recently (that you're willing to admit)? Send us an email or leave us a voicemail through our website and we'll include your "Boob Oops" in an upcoming show!
Breastfeeding Headlines
What are the top news headlines involving breastfeeding, pumping and parenting? What's the big news parents are talking about around the watercooler? We'll comb through all the articles and discuss the main issues impacting mothers around the world. Have a topic you want us to discuss? Post them to our facebook page!
Breastfeeding Multiple Babies
Breastfeeding one baby can be challenging, but it's a whole new ballgame when you have twins, triplets or more. How can you successfully nurse your little ones and provide the nourishment they need? In this segment, you'll hear tips and tricks from a mom of twins, who also happens to be a certified lactation consultant. Read more
Breastfeeding Tips for the Working Mom
Maternity leave was great, but now it's time to return to work… with your pump. How can you make this experience run as smoothly as possible? What challenges will you face and how can you overcome them? What are your rights?
Lose the Baby Weight
We all want to be healthy, but life is busy. We'll help relieve the stress of ladies everywhere who are wrestling with time constraints and time management issues. Get great tips to help you fit healthy habits like exercising and eating well into your busy life. Read more
Mama Hacks
Mamas have clever ways to overcome everyday problems with a little bit of ingenuity. In this segment, our listeners share their favorite breastfeeding and pumping "hacks" that help simplify their lives and make both mama and baby happy!
Nursing Basics for New Moms
There's a lot to think about when you begin breastfeeding for the first time, so we've developed this series as a way to prepare moms-to-be before their babies arrive. What should you expecting in the beginning? What can you do now to make this transition into motherhood happen as smoothly as possible?
Overcoming Societal Booby Traps
We want you to have a positive breastfeeding experience… without feeling "booby trapped" by the cultural, institutional and legal barriers that prevent us from making informed decisions? How can we change the overall perception of breastfeeding within our society?
The Best Apps for Breastfeeding Moms
You carry your smartphone with you at all times, so why not rely on your smartphone to help simplify breastfeeding? We'll explore the best apps to help you accomplish your breastfeeding goals. Would you like to recommend an app for us to review? Simply call our voicemail via our website and leave us a message, or email us!
The Best Online Breastfeeding Resources
There's a lot of breastfeeding information online, and some of it may be contradicting. What are the most reliable sites for the best breastfeeding support? What are some great sites where you can network with other breastfeeding moms?
The Boob Group Mail
We want the information presented on our shows to benefit as many parents as possible. How are we doing? We want to hear from you! Have an idea for a future episode? Let us know. Submit your comments, questions to our voicemail through our website, or via email and we'll discuss them on a future episode.
What's Your Breastfeeding IQ?
You may have plenty of personal experience breastfeeding or pumping for your baby, but what's your overall breastfeeding IQ? When it comes to the boob, are you street smart or book smart? Take our multiple choice test to see if you're breast in class!


text: I live in far northern upstate NY, only about 20 minutes from the border. The Montreal store is by far the closest to me, so I'm considering driving these to make a Model 3 reservation on the 31st before the online reservations open up. I set the store an email asking if making a US reservation from a Canadian store would be an issue, but I haven't heard back yet. Has anyone had any similar experience working with Tesla sales in Canada for US residents? I feel like this has probably come up for Burlington residents if nothing else.


text:
Data Protection
Data Protection
All personal information obtained by AFR Advocates on or through this website, is collected and processed in accordance with the Data Protection (Bailiwick of Guernsey) Law, 2001.
No personal or sensitive data will be used other than for the purpose for which it was originally obtained and all personal data will be processed fairly and lawfully.
You may request and receive copies of any personal data that AFR Advocates may hold. Should you wish at any time to receive a copy of this information, please contact the Data Protection Officer at AFR Advocates, PO Box 688, Court Place, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 3XZ. Any such request must be in writing and should clearly identify who you are. Proof of identity may be required before the relevant data is released.
Client Database
Should you contact us via this website, your contact details may be added to our client database. This database is for internal use only and is used occasionally to provide marketing information relating to AFR Advocates. If you do not wish to be included in the client database, please notify us at the following address:
AFR Advocates
PO Box 688
Court Place
Rue du Manoir
St Peter Port
Alternatively send an email to us at email@example.com marking all correspondence in this respect for the attention of the Data Protection Officer.
You may request that any inaccuracies in the data we hold about you be corrected, and that any personal data that we hold about you which we do not have a legitimate reason to retain be erased.
Upon entering our website you consent to the collection, use and retention of your personal information for our own legitimate business purposes.
Privacy Policy
We are committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected and understand the need for appropriate protection of all personal information that you provide to us.
Amendment to Policy Statement
AFR Advocates reserves the right to amend this privacy statement at any time without notice. It is recommended that it be viewed regularly in order to check for any such changes. Continued use of the website after the privacy statement has been amended will be deemed acceptance of the new privacy statement.


text:
SOCHI, Russia -- Olympic newcomer Jackie Hernandez sustained a concussion when she crashed in her opening run of snowboard cross qualifying on Sunday morning here at Rosa Khutor Extreme Park.
Hernandez was able to return to the venue later in the afternoon to watch her U.S. teammates compete. Faye Gulini made the final and finished fourth while veteran Lindsey Jacobellis, who was one of the favorites, crashed in the semifinals and won the consolation final.
After the scary-looking spill, Hernandez was treated at the venue's medical tent, according to a statement by U.S. Ski and Snowboard Assn.
The 21-year-old from Vermont had to be taken off the course on a stretcher, which has been an all-too-common sight at this venue through the first week of the Olympics.
Hernandez took the spill as she caught some big air coming off a jump when she landed hard, twisted and turned before coming to a stop. She was motionless on the course before medical personnel arrived.
Medal favorite Helene Olafsen of Norway was also taken off the course on a stretcher following a crash.


text:
Learn more about what FutureRanking.com can do for your business today
The eCommerce booms have made many people wealthier, self sufficient and gainfully employed. In fact, existing businesses with websites have made more money as the number of people that purchase online has tripled and even quadrupled. This is because these days those looking for cheaper alternative sources for products consider online stores as the best source. This makes it important for online businesses to ensure that their website design is built for eCommerce properly.
Ecommerce websites have doubled in the past years, as many businesses now consider the internet as a great avenue to increase their sales and business potential. So, it is not surprising to see a website of your favorite clothing store, travel agency, shoe store and other local store with a website that offers payment solutions and order forms.
Any website that offers online transactions definitely requires a website design that has everything to make it at par and better than other online businesses that do the same thing. In other words, a website that is more functional in design and has all the necessary graphics, web solutions such as payment gateway, shopping cart, merchant accounts and other solutions.
The fact is, an eCommerce website design should have solutions that are arranged with the right database like mySQL database or others. In addition, every possible payment solution should be considered by the website designer and coordinated with the developer to ensure that the website is working correctly. After all, a design that is not feasible is useless.
Ecommerce websites must be designed effectively so that online shoppers will find the site a good store to shop on. If the customers continue to enjoy their online shopping experience then the business will continue to grow, which makes it indeed crucial to have a well designed website for eCommerce.
So, hiring an eCommerce website design company that is knowledgeable or an expert in eCommerce web development is important. After all, your online business success depends on your website and you cannot succeed with an eCommerce site that is not created with the right solution.
Nowadays, the competition is tough and every business would ensure that they can attract the targeted visitors and this is possible with a website that is built with all the essential elements of a good eCommerce web design. However, since eCommerce websites require more, therefore it is also a must to ensure that your website has a good developer as well.
You must consider all the possible eCommerce solutions during the design stages and ensure that it is also possible to develop to make sure that your online business a chance to be successful.


text:
In the "Faith-Based" from May 18, Steve Waldman misspelled Tim LaHaye's name. Waldman also misspelled the name of the Antichrist figure; the name is spelled Nicolae Carpathia.
In the May 15 "Today's Papers" column, Zachary Roth originally and incorrectly stated that Pentagon officials said Gen. Ricardo Sanchez never signed off on the interrogation methods used in Iraq's Abu Ghraib prison. In fact, Pentagon officials said the actions depicted in the Abu Ghraib photographs would not have been permitted under any military policy.
A May 14 "Moneybox" about gas prices originally described the difference between what convenience stores pay for gas and what they charge for it as an 8.8 percent "margin." That 8.8 percent difference is actually the "markup," not the "margin."
In a May 6 "Music Box," Douglas Wolk distorted a line from a review of Prince's Musicology by Washington Post critic David Segal, truncating it to suggest Segal had written that the album "feels like a comeback." Segal's full sentence reads, "So Musicology feels like a comeback even if it isn't." The reference has now been removed.
If you believe you have found an inaccuracy in a Slate story, please send an e-mail to email@example.com, and we will investigate. General comments should be posted in "The Fray," our reader discussion forum.


text:
"But many internet programs suggest that a story is enriched by successive contributions. … This has sometimes happened in the past without disturbing authorship. With the Commedia dell'arte, every performance was different. We cannot identify a single work due to a single author. Another example is a jazz jam session. We may believe there is a privileged performance of 'Basin Street Blues' because a recording survives. But there were as many Basin Street Blues as there were performances. ... There are books that we cannot rewrite because their function is to teach us about Necessity, and only if they are respected as they are can they provide us with such wisdom. Their repressive lesson is indispensable to reach a higher state of intellectual and moral freedom."
(Umberto Eco, 7 November 2000)
"On December 9, 1968, Douglas C. Engelbart and the group of 17 researchers working with him in the Augmentation Research Center at Stanford Research Institute in Menlo Park, CA, presented a 90–minute live public demonstration of the online system, NLS, they had been working on since 1962. The public presentation was a session of the Fall Joint Computer Conference held at the Convention Center in San Francisco, and it was attended by about 1,000 computer professionals. This was the public debut of the computer mouse. But the mouse was only one of many innovations demonstrated that day, including hypertext, object addressing and dynamic file linking, as well as shared–screen collaboration involving two persons at different sites communicating over a network with audio and video interface."
(Stanford University Libraries)
"JODI has over the years built quite a reputation, especially with their notorious CD–rom OSS/**** (Mediamatic, Amsterdam 1998) which, immediately after installation, executes a takeover of the computer. In 1999 their work was part of exhibitions like Netconditions at the ZKM at Karlsruhe, The Allure of the Digitalat the Tate Gallery in London and the SONAR festival in Barcelona. They were awarded a number of international prizes, amongst which the Webby Awards in San Francisco. JODI disposed of this prize immediately, calling the DotCom–audience 'ugly %commercial sons–of–bitches'. In the year 2000 JODI was present at several international group–exhibitions and festivals, such as the Transmediale in Berlin and Deathmatch at Hangar in Barcelona Even an apparently obsolete medium like teletext did not escape JODI's interference. In 2000 they released their unusual way of thinking on 'Page 379' on the occasion of the 25th anniversary of this medium."
"this blog is nina wenhart's collection of resources on the various histories of new media art. it consists mainly of non or very little edited material i found flaneuring on the net, sometimes with my own annotations and comments, sometimes it's also textparts i retyped from books that are out of print.
it is also meant to be an additional resource of information and recommended reading for my students of the prehystories of new media class that i teach at the school of the art institute of chicago in fall 2008.
the focus is on the time period from the beginning of the 20th century up to today."
(Nina Wenhart, 26/06/2008)
"Dekonstruktion sollte nicht nur gemeint sein, sondern sprachlich inszeniert werden, was im Falle von Glas sogleich in der Gestaltung des Buches sichtbar wird: Zwei Spalten stehen auf jeder Seite einander gegenüber, links die Auseinandersetzung mit Hegel, rechts der Genet–Teil, wobei beide Textkolumnen keine weiteren Kapitelunterteilungen aufweisen, mitten im Satz beginnen und enden.
Es gibt Anekdoten über einen wochenlangen Streit der Konstanzer Universitätsbibliothek mit dem Buchhändler über angeblich fehlende Seiten am Anfang und Ende des Buches. Auch der fortlaufende Text der beiden Säulen wird häufig durch Zitate unterbrochen, die wie Blöcke in sie eingesetzt sind. Kein Wunder also, dass die Theoretiker des Hypertextes dieses Buch neben Finnegans Wake von Joyce als wichtigen Meilenstein ihrer Vorgeschichte feiern. Man kann gewissermaßen zwischen den Textebenen hin– und hernavigieren, ein fester Bezug–etwa horizontaler Natur zwischen der Hegel– und der Genet–Passage oder zwischen Anfang und Ende–lässt sich dennoch nicht ausmachen."
(Michael Wetzel, Zeit Online)
2). Jacques Derrida (1974) "Glas"
Sign-Up or learn more.


text:
Swedish filmmaker Ruben Östlund has had his film Tourist selected for the Un Certain Regard section of the 2014 Cannes Film Festival. The film was featured as number 3 in IMDB's Top 200 most anticipated films for 2014 and here is an article by Variety, which describes it as a 'stranglehold on the Nordic soul.
To get you excited, here is the trailer for his film Play.


text:
Lingua publica
web posted August 27, 2007
"No, you don't. No, you don't. The scientific debate is over, J.C., we're done... No, no, no... That is science. The science is out there." -- CNN's Miles O'Brien responding to former Oklahoma Congressman J.C. Watts
"I can't help feeling that we in the news media are part of the reason that steps to battle climate change aren't on top of the national agenda. We're good at covering things that happen on any one day -- like a tornado or hurricane -- but weak at covering complex trends, like climate change. And we tend to cover disputes by having a dutiful quote from each side, without always explaining where the scientific consensus lies." -- The New York Times' Nicholas Kristof
"My first night here at MSNBC was the President's State of the Union address in 2003, and I was shocked because there were actually people in the newsroom that were booing the President basically from the beginning to the end." -- MSNBC's Joe Scarborough
"When word came in of Karl Rove's resignation, several people in the [news] meeting started cheering. That sort of expression is simply not appropriate for a newsroom." -- Seattle Times executive editor Dave Boardman
"What is a hoax is that only rich industrialized nations are causing [global warming], that it is manmade. I don't think we have the ability, and I think it's outrageous for people to claim with such vanity that we have such power on the one hand, and on the other hand we're no more important than field mice. In fact, some people would say that for the earth to survive, we'd have to get off of it, or die. It's a religion." -- Rush Limbaugh
"[D]efeat in Iraq would vindicate not only opposition to Iraq but an entire worldview -- what we've called the worldview of baby-boom liberalism. America's defeat in Vietnam was a triumph for baby-boom liberalism -- a triumph that some seem never to have given up trying to relive." -- James Taranto
"More than 60 sanctuary zones, including 30 of America's largest cities, provide a national networked haven for foreign and organized criminals who recruit and operate outside those areas as well. These sanctuaries include Cambridge, Massachusetts; Los Angeles, California; Detroit, Michigan; Chicago, Illinois; Austin and Houston, Texas; Denver, Colorado; and New York City." -- Fred Thompson
"We've got to get the job done there [in Afghanistan], and that requires us to have enough troops so that we are not just air raiding villages and killing civilians, which is causing enormous pressure there." -- Barack Hussein Obama
"Well, I'm going to be honest with you, I don't know a lot about Cuba's health care system. Is it a government-run system?" -- John Edwards
"I think, frankly, the immigration issue has caused me some difficulties with our base, because I think we still, we've failed to convince the American people that we're serious about securing our borders." -- John McCain
"One of the things, the important aspects of this race is role modeling what good families should look like, and my view is that if you can't run your own house, you certainly can't run the White House." -- Michelle Obama with a not-so-veiled shot at Hillary Clinton
"I am Pro-Life. I believe in the sanctity of the life of the unborn. ...I feel that if we are to find a solution to the horror of abortion, it will be through the Democratic Party... Its values and its programs -- on a whole variety of issues -- most clearly reflect my values. Hillary Clinton is the candidate whom I most admire... I repeat: I am a Christian; I am a Democrat. I support Hillary Clinton for President of the United States." -- author Anne Rice
"My money isn't going to make any difference. My value to him, my support of him is probably worth more than any other check that I could write." -- Oprah Winfrey on supporting Barack Obama
"Most of the disciples of global warming are liberal Democrats who never have enough of our money and believe there are never enough regulations concerning the way we lead our lives. That ought to be enough to give everyone pause, along with emerging evidence that the global warming jihadists may be more full of hot air than the climate they claim is about to burn us up." -- Cal Thomas
web posted August 20, 2007
"[Karl] Rove's strategic vision involved securing a Republican victory at the expense of conservative principles." -- Jonah Goldberg
"Karl Rove, good as he is (and that's mighty good), is no model of strategic perfection. I have just a charitable hunch that he himself, after all those years next to the political helm, knows better than before the limitations of mere power." -- Bill Murchison
"[Karl] Rove is one of the canniest and most successful managers in American political history. Yet he is viewed within his own party's ranks, especially on Capitol Hill, as part of the problem afflicting the Grand Old Party." -- Robert Novak
"What's the job of the candidate in this world? The job of the candidate is to raise the money to hire the consultants to do the focus groups to figure out the 30-second answers to be memorized by the candidate. This is stunningly dangerous." -- Newt Gingrich
"Each and every candidate [in] each and every campaign is forced to respond to this litmus test of 'No New Taxes.' How are we gonna get taxes passed when you can't get anything done in the Congress?... Government's gotta get bigger to help governors in various states." -- MSNBC's Mike Barnicle
"I was in dissent quite a lot and I wasn't happy." -- Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer on the last Supreme Court term
"[Karl] Rove... didn't orchestrate every development harmful to liberalism throughout the past 6 1/2 years, nor did he stomp on puppies and kick children on the way to work every morning." -- Rich Lowry
"Rudy Giuliani and Mitt Romney say they will not participate in the Republican debate next month in Florida. John McCain said he will be there -- if he can get a ride." -- Jay Leno
web posted August 13, 2007
"Some may object to even asking the question, 'Did climate change contribute to the Minneapolis bridge collapse?' My guess is those are the same people who deny that global warming is caused by humans or that it is a serious problem." -- Former Clinton official Joseph Romm
"With regard to media consolidation, the rules were relaxed too much. Anti-trust law should apply. I think we shouldn't have abandoned the fairness law; if a media outlet were pushing a particular political point of view... then you had a right to demand the opposite point of view. The airwaves belong to the public, not to anybody, particularly not to Fox News. But having said all that, the editorial page of The Wall Street Journal is even more right wing and irrational than most of the commentators on Fox News. And completely predictable... it's like Pavlov's dogs." -- Bill Clinton
"The real problem is that the political incentives are to spend the taxpayers' money on things that will enhance politicians' chances of getting re-elected. There may be enough money available to maintain bridges and other infrastructure but that same money can have a bigger political pay-off if spent building something new instead of maintaining and repairing existing structures." -- Thomas Sowell
"I don't think based on my 35 years of fighting for what I believe in, anybody seriously believes I'm going to be influenced by a lobbyist or a particular interest group." -- Hillary Clinton
"As a rule, I don't approve of people who lay their own shortcomings at the feet of their parents, but when I realize that for no other reason than the way I was raised that I actually voted for Jimmy Carter, it's awfully tempting to blame my folks." -- Burt Prelutsky
"Madame Tussauds' new wax museum in Washington, DC, is going to feature a "scandal room," featuring wax likenesses of elected officials involved in sex, alcohol or ethics scandals. Why would you go there, when you can just walk five blocks to the Capitol building and see the real thing?" -- Jay Leno
web posted August 6, 2007
"When we broadcast teach-ins on the Vietnam War, and the Watergate hearings during the trial of Richard Nixon, it was a real public service -- the reason PBS was created. We should keep Iraq in prime time every week -- the fighting and dying, the suffering, the debate, the politics, the extraordinary costs. It's months until September. This war is killing us now, body and soul." -- PBS's Bill Moyers
"Here is the most important thing Americans need to understand: We are finally getting somewhere in Iraq, at least in military terms. As two analysts who have harshly criticized the Bush administration's miserable handling of Iraq, we were surprised by the gains we saw and the potential to produce not necessarily 'victory' but a sustainable stability that both we and the Iraqis could live with." -- Michael O'Hanlon and Kenneth Pollack of the Brookings Institution
"The Democrats have convinced themselves, once again, that the enemy is us -- or at least our fault. There was no al-Qa'ida in Iraq before we invaded the country, they argue. If it exists now, it's entirely our own doing. Our presence causes the violence in Iraq. In fact, they say, our presence in Iraq is the greatest recruiting tool the terrorists have." -- Mona Charen "Liberals used to be the ones who argued that sending U.S. troops abroad was a small price to pay to stop genocide; now they argue that genocide is a small price to pay to bring U.S. troops home." -- Jonah Goldberg "Gen. Dave Petraeus and his subordinate commanders are by far the best team we've ever had in place in that wretched country. They're doing damned near everything right -- with austere resources, despite the surge. And they're being abandoned by your elected leaders. Maybe the next presidential primary debate should be held in Baghdad." -- Ralph Peters
"That would be a real big problem for us, no question about that." -- Rep. James Clyburn on how good news regarding the surge in Iraq would be bad for Democrats
"Last week, a snowman was allowed to ask a question about global warming to serious candidates by way of a YouTube video. We have reduced a presidential debate to a TV game show similar to 'Are You Smarter than a Fifth Grader.' This is no way to choose the leader of the free world." -- Rick Tyler, press secretary for Newt Gingrich "George Washington. Abraham Lincoln. Franklin Roosevelt. John F. Kennedy. Ronald Reagan. Who among these men would answer, with a straight face, a question posed by a snowman?" -- Ken Connor
"It seems the little tiff between Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton has really heated up since their last argument at the last Democratic debate. They have become distant. They barely speak to each other now. When they do speak, it's really icy. As Hillary calls that, "marriage.'' -- Jay Leno
"Liberals used to be the ones who argued that sending U.S. troops abroad was a small price to pay to stop genocide; now they argue that genocide is a small price to pay to bring U.S. troops home." -- Jonah Goldberg
"We're in a generation-long battle against terrorism, against al-Qa'ida-inspired terrorism, and this is a battle for which we can give no quarter. It's a battle that's got to be fought in military, diplomatic, intelligence, security, policing and ideological terms." -- Britain's new prime minister Gordon Brown
web posted July 30, 2007
"These are not debates, these are auditions. By definition, the psychology of an audition reduces the person auditioning and raises the status, for example, of Chris Matthews... I have no interest in the current political process. I have no interest in trying to figure out how I can go out and raise money under John McCain's insane censorship rules so I can show up to do seven minutes and twenty seconds at some debate." -- Newt Gingrich
"We must be aware of the spin, the smoke and mirrors from the administration, trying to reshape the message on Iraq being specifically about al-Qa'ida, America's lingering, most familiar fear, trying to invoke some Pavlovian response from the American public, to fear them into again supporting the war." -- CNN correspondent Michael Ware
"[George W. Bush is] the worst president we ever had... When you have a president who is so unpopular... it really reflects poorly on Congress. None of [Congress' approval ratings] are real high and we acknowledge that, but most of it relates to the unpopularity of the president." -- Harry Reid, finding you can blame George W. Bush for everything
"We heard that argument over and over again about the bloodbath that would engulf the entire Southeast Asia [if we left Vietnam], and it didn't happen." -- John Kerry, forgetting about the genocides in Southeast Asia
"I was a lifelong Democrat only because the choices were limited. The Democrats are the party of slavery and were the party that started every war in the 20th century, except the other Bush debacle. The Federal Reserve, permanent federal income taxes, not one but two World Wars, Japanese concentration camps, and not one but two atom bombs dropped on the innocent citizens of Japan -- all brought to us via the Democrats." -- Cindy Sheehan
"Hillary Clinton said we need to start 'reversing our priorities. Let's stop sending troops to Iraq and let's start insuring every single child.' Yes, that should put a good healthy scare into the insurgents. 'Run for your life, Ahmed! All American children are getting regular checkups!"' -- Ann Coulter
"Next month, right here in Los Angeles, the leading Democratic presidential candidates will hold a gay debate -- it will be a televised debate to discuss just gay issues. Well, how much is John Edwards going to spend on his hair for that? ... John Edwards is continuing his "Poverty Tour" around America. Today he visited with a group of people who get their hair cut at a place called "a barber shop." He was horrified at their stories. ... John Edwards has a new TV commercial touting him as a tough guy. His wife says he has unbelievable toughness. And he is tough. Like in the ad, it says sometimes he shampoos his hair and then skips the conditioner completely and goes commando." -- Jay Leno
© 1996-2010, Enter Stage Right and/or its creators. All rights reserved.
You've seen the banner,
now order the gear!
Visit ESR's anti-gun control gear web site for T-shirts, mugs and mousepads!


text:
Each year at Kelsall Steele we like to choose a charity to support throughout the year, through various different fundraising events and activities. In 2015 we were able to raise over £1,000 for the Macmillan Cove Appeal and in 2016 we have chose to support the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) with the aim to raise around £2,000!
As a Cornish company we like to support a cause or charity that's not only close to home, but one that's close to heart as well. Our Director, Bernard Pooley, recently lost a family member to MND which is why we chose to specifically support and raise money for the Cornwall Branch of the MNDA.
MDNA Cornwall are there to serve people in the county affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as well as their carers, families and friends. MND is an incurable condition affecting the muscles which leaves sufferers unable to do some of the simple, everyday things that we take for granted.
Through our fundraising towards the MDNA we hope to raise public awareness of the condition, as well as significant funds that can go towards support, care and equipment for the benefit of those who suffer from the condition.
Throughout our fundraising during 2016 we were delighted to have raised a grand total of £1,700 for MNDA Cornwall, a fantastic amount which we know will go a long way to help and support the charity and the great work that they do.
In February 2017 we welcomed Cath Aitkenhead, Branch Secretary of the Cornwall Branch, MNDA, to our offices so that we could present her with a cheque for £1,700.
Below are details of some of the ways we raised money during 2016:
Storm Force 10!
Our first fundraising enterprise of 2016 was to enter a 5 person team into Storm Force 10 on 24 January 2016, a 10 mile road race starting from Camborne Science & International Academy, taking a rural undulating route around the country lanes to Leedstown and back . The KS team consisted of Lisa, Tiffany, James, Joe and Bernard. Generous sponsorship from staff and clients meant we were able to raise over £1,000 for MNDA Cornwall.
Christmas Cards
We decided in December 2016 that instead of sending Christmas cards to staff and clients that we would make a donation towards our chosen charity instead – we therefore donated £140 towards our fundraising collection for the MNDA.
Dress Down Fridays
We continued with our tradition of dress down Fridays throughout 2016, each staff member that dressed down on a Friday paid a donation towards the MNDA of £1. Over the year this really added up and we've raised in excess of £300 through this alone.


text:
It tastes so good! Its why we often crave salty snacks. Its one of the reasons we love to eat out because of the perfectly balanced flavor in restaurant foods. Yet we all know that too much sodium is unhealthy. Too much sodium leads to excess fluid build up in our bodies which may, over time, affect vital organs including our hearts and kidneys.
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommend limiting sodium intake to less than 2,300 mg per day. The recommendation decreases to 1,500 mg per day if you are African-American, have hypertension, diabetes, chronic kidney disease, or are an adult age 51 or older. Children also need to reduce their sodium intake since 9 out of 10 children eat more sodium than recommended.
Kosher, Himalayan, and flake salts are all the rage but don't forget that salt is salt. Here is a quick guide that outlines the differences in table and specialty salts: http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/recipes/food-guides/salt
Regardless of the type of salt you prefer, look for some healthy alternatives to help reduce daily sodium intake for you and your family. Consider the following:
- Read the nutrition label on products to see the amount of sodium per serving
- Use fresh or dried herbs (e.g., thyme, oregano, basil, sage, tarragon, etc.) and spices (e.g., smoked paprika, cumin, Harissa, cayenne, Zaatar, etc.) to flavor foods when cooking
- Make your own salt-free seasoning blend
- Buy the single serve bag of potato chips or popcorn to limit sodium intake
- Make your own potato or veggie chips so that you control the sodium content
- Do not add extra salt to prepared meals
- Limit sodium rich condiments (e.g., ketchup, commercial salad dressing, soy sauce, etc.)
- Limit or avoid processed meats and those that are smoked or cured which are notoriously high in sodium
- Look for reduced sodium, low-salt or no-salt canned foods
- Eat more fresh foods
- Reduce, or eliminate, the amount of salt when preparing a favorite recipe or when trying a new recipe
- Investigate healthful ways to reduce sodium intake for your kids http://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/children-sodium/infographic.html
- Check with your doctor before using commercially prepared salt substitutes if you have heart issues. Some salt substitutes contain potassium chloride which may be of concern to individuals with certain health conditions.


text:
Last year I wrote a few posts about ebook promotions that I thought were poorly conceived, effective, or frankly stupid. Today I encountered a new example.
Rosetta Books are offering 5 ebooks for free right now. These 5 titles have largely been forgotten in print but they all have been made into famous classic movies including, The Graduate, Dr. Strangelove, Field of Dreams, Midnight Cowboy, and A Passage to India. I think they're all worth getting before the deal ends on 3 June. Here's where you can get them in the Kindle Store:
I'm sending you to the Kindle pages not because I love Amazon but because these ebooks aren't being given away in very many places. In fact, you can only find them in only 3 stores (Kindle, B&N, and Copia). I checked on Inkmesh, and you can buy them just about anywhere. But you can't get them for free.
That has me a little pissed. What's the point in giving something away if you don't actually give it away?
What's worse is that (according to a brief Twitter survey) these titles are only available here in the US Kindle Store. (
Copia and B&N are also US only.) What's the point in giving away an ebook when you ignore the majority of your potential customer base?
BTW, yes, Rosetta Books do have world rights. Shoeless Joe showed up in the US, WHSmith (UK), eBooks.com (Australia), and eBooMall.com (Netherlands Antilles). It boggles the mind that they're not exploiting them.
image by anyone123


text:
This will be my last post until well into the New Year as for the next few weeks I will be busy devoting myself to celebrating the Christmas and New Year holidays with family and friends as I imagine will most of you who visit 'News From Italy'.
I decided that while I am away I will do the same as last year and leave you with a selection of Italian Christmas music to listen to. Hopefully there will be something among my selection to every ones taste. I look forward to returning in 2012 towards the end of January and continuing to share our little piece of Italy with you all.
Along with my husband David I wish each and every one of you
Buon Natale – Happy Christmas
My first choice this year is a beautiful rendition of one of Italy's favourite Christmas songs 'From Starry Skies Descending',
Natale - Christmas - Tu scendi dalle stelleNext something from a popular Italian singer
Irene Grandi - Buon Natale a tutto il Mondo The title certainly says it all Merry Christmas to all the World
Italian Lyrics to Buon Natale A Tutto Il Mondo
odore di castagne per le strade
Fa freddo e il vento va dicendo nei camini
almeno questa notte
dimentichiamo il male
Buon natale a tutto il mondo
che stanotte veglierà
Buon natale
sotto la neve
ogni casa risplenderà
Se a te nessuno
stanotte vicino sarà
da te la mia voce verrà
Buon natale a tutto il mondo
Buon natale con tutto il cuore
Se a te nessuno
stanotte vicino sarà
da te la mia voce verrà
Buon natale a tutto il mondo
Buon natale con tutto il cuore
Buon natale a tutto il mondo
English Lyrics to Merry Christmas To All The World
smell of chestnuts in the streets
It's cold and the wind is saying in the fireplaces
at least this night
forget the bad
Merry Christmas to all the world
it will watch tonight
Merry Christmas
under the snow
each house will shine
If any of you
tonight will be near
you will be my voice
Merry Christmas to all the world
Merry Christmas with all my heart
If any of you
tonight will be near
you will be my voice
Merry Christmas to all the world
Merry Christmas with all my heart
Merry Christmas to all the world
A short and sweet catchy little song from Nat King Cole.
Now for something from Michéal Casteldo an Italian born Canadian who has just released a new album Extravergine from which I have chosen one song to share with you. For details of the album and where to purchase visit his Official Website
Micheal Castaldo - E Nato il Bambino Gesu - What Child is This? From the Extravergine CD.My fifth and sixth choices are from an American pianist John Tesh who although not singing in Italian , just performing some of my favourite Christmas carols, the accompanying films are made in Italy, in one of my favourite regions the Amalfi coast.
Silent Night • John Tesh Christmas in Positano, ItalyThere are lots more like this that I would have liked to have shared but I do not want to make the post too long, so here is the link to a list of more John Tesh Christmas Videos in case you are interested.
My final choice is from a selection of six Christmas song videos of a children's choir Canzoni di Natale posted by YouTube user Marchetti47, clicking on either link will take you to the rest of the videos. as I have just embedded the first one here. Lots of familiar tunes which I think you will find you can enjoy without translations.
Natale - canzoni natalizie Italiane - Parte 1°Last year I shared the following songs and the link will take you to the post if you would like to listen to any of them. Italian Christmas Music Selection 2010
Corale Canepa - Astro del Ciel - Silent Night
Natale - Christmas - Tu scendi dalle stelle – You come down from the stars
Irene Grandi – Bianco Natale – White Christmas
White Christmas Jazz 2010 (Gianni Gandi & Orjana)
Andrea Bocelli - Andrea Bocelli & David Foster: My Christmas (2009) - Gloria in Excelsis Deo
Natale 2010 - Christmas - O Mio Signore - Cliff Richard
The graphics are courtesy of The Graphics Fairy and all the music was found by conducting a search on YouTube.
I hope you found something to your taste here and I look forward to catching up with you all in 2012.


text:
your bag
Your bag is empty.
Sorry, this product has sold out!
If you would like ARCHFASHION to try to and find it for you complete the form below.
Color: argle. Straight cut silk tank with curved hemlines and side panel and seam line detailing. Invisible zip at back neckline. Made in australia | 100% silk
The first rate Dove Tank from Viktoria + Woods has sold out. We did have it in1 & 2.
Start a "Find It For Me" to notify hundreds of Australian Boutiques that you're looking for it and then be notified if it comes back in stock.


text:
Select a Port
Please choose your preferred port below.
Soak in the best sights the city has to offer with our San Francisco cruises. A local favorite for yacht charters and dining cruises, you'll experience exceptional service while cruising around the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz Island and more. From San Francisco Bay tours, weddings, private dining cruises, and corporate events, all of our cruises feature onboard entertainment and delicious food and drinks prepared onboard by our talented local chefs. Reserve your seat with Hornblower and experience your unforgettable San Francisco cruise.
Dining Cruises
A meal should be more than an hour out of your day, it should be an experience. From the food to the drinks to the location, it's something that should excite all of your senses. Hornblower's San Francisco dining cruises does just that. From happy hour cruises to dinner cruises to brunch cruises, treat yourself to craft cocktails and locally prepared cuisine from top chefs all while cruising the San Francisco Bay. Come aboard one of our yachts and take in the very best sights this city has to offer.
Corporate Events
Business doesn't have to take place in an office. In fact, fresh air can increase productivity, creativity and motivate your team. Hornblower's San Francisco yacht charters can host team events, meetings, employee outings, client events and more. No matter what size team or outcome, we'll provide food, entertainment and decor. Get outside for your next corporate event with Hornblower!
Say "I do" with the best view the city has to offer as you and your loved ones celebrate your day on board a yacht. From intimate to big weddings, Hornblower has a dedicated team of event coordinators who will help you plan and execute every detail of your San Francisco wedding. With over 32 years of experience, we understand how important this day is to our couples --- and just how much effort goes into this one day. Gather your loved ones for your San Francisco wedding and treat them to an experience none of you will forget.
Private Events
Hornblower offers private yacht charters for all types of events --- from birthday parties to school events and even corporate events. Our experienced event planners will work with you on every detail, including decor, menus, and entertainment, to help achieve your vision. On the day of the event, we'll be with you every step of the way, overseeing everything and making sure it goes smoothly so that you can relax, enjoy the experience, and connect with your guests.
Experience the city from a different point of view with Hornblower's San Francisco cruises. Book your cruise today and create your unforgettable memory on the San Francisco Bay.


text:
men in black 3
Columbia's Doug Belgrad Talks 'Men in Black 4' & '21 Jump Street' Sequel
Columbia Pictures Chief Douglas Belgrad says a fourth 'Men in Black' movie is probably going to happen, and the '21 Jump Street' sequel starts shooting later this year.
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: June 10, 2012
Here's our box office report for the weekend of June 8th, 2012 – featuring the performance of new releases 'Madagascar 3: Europe's Most Wanted' and Ridley Scott's 'Prometheus' as well as returning films like 'The Avengers' and 'Men In Black 3'.
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: June 3, 2012
Here's our box office report for the weekend of June 1st – featuring new release 'Snow White And The Huntsman,′ week 2 for 'Men In Black 3', more on 'The Avengers' and the rest of the top 10.
'Men in Black 3' - SR Underground Ep. 40
In episode 40 of the Screen Rant Underground podcast we discuss the 9 month delay of 'G.I. Joe: Retaliation,' an 'Exorcist' TV miniseries, and the quality versus escapism entertainment, as well as review Barry Sonnenfeld's 'Men in Black 3.'
Weekend Box Office Wrap Up: May 27th 2012
Here's our box office report for the weekend of May 25th – featuring new releases 'Men In Black 3' and 'Chernobyl Diaries', as well as the hold-over hit 'The Avengers' and the rest of the top ten.
11 Great Tommy Lee Jones Roles (Now with Josh Brolin)
With Josh Brolin playing a younger Tommy Lee Jones in 'Men in Black 3,' we wondered what would happen if Brolin replaced Jones in some of his most iconic roles...
10 Celebrities Who Would Be Great 'Men in Black' Aliens
With 'Men in Black 3' arriving in theaters this weekend with a new set of celebrity extraterrestrials, we came up with a list of ten celebrities who would make great 'MIB' aliens.
'Men in Black 3' Spoilers Discussion
Want to talk about 'Men in Black 3' without worrying about spoiling the movie for others? This is the place!
5 Movie Roles Will Smith Needs to Play
Will Smith is probably the world's biggest star, and we have five roles that Big Will NEEDS to play in order to catapult his career to the next level.
'Men in Black 3' Director Barry Sonnenfeld Talks Will Smith & Big Heads
We chat with director Barry Sonnenfeld about 'Men in Black 3', Will Smith and the secret to great acting (Spoiler Alert: it's plus-sized heads).
'Men in Black 3' Review
More discerning filmgoers will likely find problems with a few of the film's twists and turns, but moment to moment, there's still plenty of fun to be had with the Men in Black.
New 'Men in Black 3' Clip Ties In With Viral YouTube Marketing
The viral marketing for 'Men in Black 3' crosses over into the actual film with a YouTube character popping up during the film. Check out the latest clip here.
'Men In Black 3' Video Interview: Legendary Creature Creator Rick Baker
We sit down with legendary make-up and effects artist Rick Baker about his alien designs for the 'Men in Black' franchise, his career and the one creature he would love to design.
'Prometheus' Extended Featurette & 'Men in Black 3' Behind-the-Scenes Clip
Ridley Scott and his collaborators discuss the origins of humanity in an extended featurette for 'Prometheus'. Meanwhile, a new behind-the-scenes clip from 'Men in Black III' teaches us that Will Smith is cool.
'Snow White', 'Killing Them Softly' & 'Piranha 3DD' Clips; 'Men in Black 3' Featurette
In these movie clips we see the Huntsman tasked with finding Snow White, David Hasselhoff back in 'Baywatch' mode, gangster home invasion in 'Killing Them Softly' and bromance in 'Men in Black 3'.
Summer Movie Media: 'Spider-Man', 'MIB3', 'G.I. Joe 2', 'Brave' Kilts & More
In today's Summer Movie preview we have new images from 'Amazing Spider-Man', and new video clips and trailers for films like 'Brave', 'G.I. Joe 2', 'MIB3' and David Hasselhoff getting freaky in 'Piranha 3DD'.
The Ultimate 2012 Summer Movie Trailer
As we enter the summer movie season, we've put together a fresh new trailer mash-up. Get ready for Screen Rant's 'Ultimate 2012 Summer Movie Trailer.'
Movie Media Roundup: 'Avengers', 'MIB 3', 'Dark Shadows', 'Snow White' & More
We've rounded up clips, videos and TV spots for summer 2012 blockbusters like 'Avengers', 'Snow White', 'Men in Black 3', 'Dark Shadows', 'Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter' and more.
Summer Movie Images & Posters: 'G.I. Joe 2', 'Expendables 2', 'MIB3', 'Spider-Man' & 'Snow White'
In this Summer movie image gallery, we have an 'Amazing Spider-Man', an edgier 'Snow White', action movie badasses together onscreen in 'G.I. Joe 2' and 'The Expendables 2' and more.


text:
Welcome to African House!
The products we offer is a colourful variety of African arts and crafts: handcarved figures, hand-painted beads, baskets, bags etc. Besides, we offer African foodstuffs as flours, beans, palm oils and much more.
We have a great variety of afro-cosmetics: skin and hair products, accessories and synthetic hair pieces. Among our wide range of hair care products we have a separate CURLY-GIRL-FRIENDLY category for products without silicone, sulphate and other harsh ingredients. Please note that only products marked with CG-friendly can be used if you follow the CG-method. Our CG-friendly products correspond with the ones approved in the Danish Facebook groups CurlyGirl DK and Curly Girl Metoden. If you have any doubts, please check with your CG-group.
FAIRTRADE: Many of our arts & crafts and foodstuffs are traded under the principles of fair trade. Read more under 'Product Range'.
Put your items in the shopping cart, and we will deliver to a GLS parcel shop near you or directly to your home. Delivery takes approx. 2-4 days. For deliveries outside Denmark the delivery time can be longer. You can pay with Dankort, MasterCard and Visa. All prices are shown incl. VAT, unless you register an address on Faroe Islands in your account. If you like too see the prices in euro, you just go to the top of the page and change the currency.
We hope you like the webshop. Have fun and enjoy your shopping!


text:
As I mentioned in my previous blog, Kira was not too happy with my inadvertent remarks that she may have put on a 'little weight'. To try and make amends, I thought I'd get her a little present as a 'peace offering'. My first idea was a VIP (Very Important Pooch) membership at the local gym. Then I thought, "hold on, that might not be the most subtle of gifts!"
Instead, I picked out two matching 'his and her' furry toys for us to chew on lovingly together. Here they are.
Unfortunately, Missus was in a cheeky mood. She thought our toys resembled Adam and Eve and so she mischievously added a 'serpent' to the otherwise innocent display.
Anyway, despite Missus' attempt to sabotage my efforts at a romantic reconciliation, Kira was very impressed with my gesture. Pretty soon, we were quite the loving couple again…


text:
The information included in this portal is a high-level summary of common benefits. For more details about your plans, please refer to your Plan Document, Summary Plan Description or Certificate of Insurance Coverage. The information in those formal plan documents governs.
This site is provided by Alexander & Company. ©2019 Camden County School System. All rights reserved. Powered by Touchpoints.


text:
HELENA — With the help of $70 million in federal stimulus money, Montana could have a new fiber-optic network snaking across the state, bringing cheaper high-speed Internet service to the remotest corners of the state.
But the proposal from Bresnan Communications has been blasted by existing rural telecom firms and co-ops, which are asking questions: Who will pay to operate this network, and what will its true economic impact be?
They say the Bresnan network, financed by government money, will cut into their limited customer base and make it harder for all rural telecom providers to survive and still offer affordable service.
"It hurts the incumbent providers, and we'll have little or no investment incentive, and then have this white elephant that we have to clean up after," said Geoff Feiss of the Montana Telecommunications Association, predicting that the Bresnan network won't be able to sustain itself financially.
Federal officials are expected to decide by next month whether the Bresnan proposal gets Montana's initial share of stimulus funds for expanding high-speed Internet networks — or if the money goes to other projects in Montana.
Bresnan, which already provides cable TV, Internet and telephone service to parts of Montana, has a long track record of building and sustaining fiber-optic networks in rural areas — without government subsidies, its executives say.
"The whole point is, there is a need for this network," said Shawn Beqaj, vice president of communications for Bresnan in Purchase, N.Y. "We were asked to fill a need, to meet a perceived need from seven Indian reservations. We created that (proposal), and we're willing to stand by what we created."
Yet even Bresnan officials have said the 1,880-mile line that would go to Montana's Indian reservations and points in between doesn't pencil out financially unless the government fronts $70 million in construction money. Bresnan says it will provide another $6 million.
What comes after the construction is what concerns the other telecoms. The Bresnan network will need to build a customer base in rural Montana and somehow generate enough money not only to operate the network but also to extend "last-mile" service from the network hubs to homes and businesses in remote areas.
Industry insiders say it's hard to imagine that happening without Bresnan taking customers away from smaller urban areas served by existing telecom providers, which already rely on federal subsidies to help them exist and keep their rates affordable.
Rural telecoms also fear that Bresnan could seek those federal subsidies as well, further diluting that pool of money.
Beqaj said Bresnan has no plans to seek federal subsidies for operating the network. But the company does plan to compete with existing telecoms in some areas, such as the reservations, offering services for prices that are comparable to what Bresnan offers in the major Montana cities it serves, such as Billings, Helena and Missoula, he said.
"This network, if built, will provide a competitive alternative," he said. "Where there is overlap, we'll keep them honest on their prices."
However, he also said the network may not build hubs at locations where existing companies are providing the "last-mile" hookup to customers, because the aim is to target areas where those last miles are scarce or nonexistent.
Bresnan also has talked about partnering with the tribes to operate portions of the network or the last-mile hookups on the reservations.
"This would be a long, big string of fiber," he said. "All of it will be owned, operated and used by various people. We anticipate being partners with the tribes."
Rob McDonald, spokes-man for the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on the Flathead Indian Reservation, said the tribes have no desire to harm local telecoms that already serve the reservation.
Yet there are areas on the Flathead Reservation unserved by high-speed Internet, and local calling doesn't exist from one end of the reservation to the other, he says.
"We want a more streamlined way to get things done (on telecom service)," McDonald said. "It will provide the tribes and other reservations with alternatives that do not exist today."
The tribes may have to handle the last-mile hookups, possibly as a joint venture with Bresnan, but nothing has been decided or even proposed to the tribal council, he says.
Walter White Tail Feather, director of economic development for the Fort Peck Tribes in northeast Montana, said his reservation is "tired of being held hostage by these small co-ops" and looks forward to having a cheaper broadband alternative that works well, for homes and businesses.
"They know if this happens, they're going to lose their monopoly," he said of the existing telecoms. "One of the great things about this Bresnan proposal was that we were actually asked, at the beginning, 'Do you want this thing?'
"It was a nice thing to be at the table, instead of, 'Oh, yeah, what about the Indians?' We're tired of being an afterthought."
Existing telecoms, however, remain convinced that the Bresnan proposal is little more than an "overbuild" of existing network that doesn't really bring Internet to the unserved or underserved customers.
"If an area is unserved, prove it and spend the money on that," said Feiss of MTA. "But don't spend $70 million on an overbuild network that's going to deprive investment from existing networks and leave behind collateral damage that we'll never recover from."