text:
Stock video
people and needlework concept - woman knitting with needles and red yarn
- Stock footage ID: 20669350
Video clip length: 00:14FPS: 29.97Aspect ratio: 16:9Standard license. Signed model release. Learn more
|1920 × 1080
|852 × 480
Visually similar stock footage
4k00:15Woman slicing red bell pepper in kitchen close up. Young asian housewife slicing raw red bell pepper to prepare for food and dinner. Home cooking concept.
hd00:29People are sitting at the wooden table with folder on and woman in blue shirt with ballpen in her hand explaining
Related stock videos
hd00:19A dark zombie with red eyes entered the room. An abandoned house with a monster inside in black and white colors. Horror character concept. Scary places.
4k00:16Man silhouette back going to the light at night. Male silhouette going to bright light. Man silhouette walking to light in the darkness. Man open door light in dark. Escape concept
hd00:14Colorful holi. Beautiful Youth. Holi festival of colorful kicks. Slow Motion. Shot on RED EPIC Cinema Camera 300 fps.
hd00:07Fire show artist breathe fire in the dark at abandon building, slow motion. Fire in heart shape.
4k00:07Timelapse of woman standing on crowded walkway. Time lapse of girl standing still while a blur of fast moving people move around her; frozen in time, crowds whiz past.
Related Shutterstock Select video clips
4k00:10Zoom Out of a Female Fashion Designer Looking at Drawings and Sketches that are Pinned to the Wall Behind Her Desk. Studio is Sunny. Personal Computer, Colorful Fabrics, Sewing Items are Visible.


text:
The Amazing Lyre Bird
The Lyrebird has been around for millions of years, fossils having been found dated to 15 million years ago. This wonderful Australian bird can be found in rain forest habitats in Victoria and New South Wales. It was also brought to Tasmania in the 19th century. There are two different species of Lyrebirds: the Superb Lyrebird and Albert's Lyrebird. The male Superb Lyrebird is the third largest songbird with a length of 80 to 98 centimeters, (31.5 38.5 inches). The female is slightly smaller with a body measuring 74 to 84 centimeters, (29 to 33 inches). Albert's Lyrebird is a little bit smaller and can be found in Southern Queensland. This bird was given it's name in honor of Queen Victoria's husband Prince Albert.
Both female and male birds look alike with their brown body, lighter underside and a reddish neck. The major difference between both is the two long feathers that the male Lyrebird has on his tail which he develops after he is two years old. His tail consists of 16 feathers with two the two long outer feathers being broader to frame the tail. The Lyrebird's mating ritual is actually very impressive. The male bird starts by building a mound of dirt usually measuring about 90 centimeters, (35.5 inches), wide and 15 centimeters, (6 inches), high that he will use as his stage to show himself off to the females in the area. In his territory he will normally have 10 to 15 mounds which he will visit in turn. He will then fan his tail over his back and head. It is in this pose that his tail resembles the musical instrument the lyre, which is how the Lyrebird got its name.
After mating, the female will build herself a nest low to the ground,(since Lyrebirds are very awkward flyers), and will lay one egg. She will work alone to sit on it for 50 days before it hatches and then to take care of her baby until it leaves the nest after 6 to 10 weeks.
The Lyrebird's diet consists of small insect, spiders, worms and will sometimes eat some seeds that will will find in the ground with the help of their strong claws.
The Lyrebird bird is the world's best impersonator. It can mimic the sound and songs of other birds perfectly but its talent does not stop there. It is also known to have imitated sounds of chainsaws, dogs barking, babies crying, musical instruments and explosions.
Did you know: The Lyrebird's beautiful tail can be found on the reverse of the 10 cent Australian coin.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Top 10 Myths About Your Car Accident Claim
If you've been involved in a car accident and pursued a personal injury claim against the at-fault party's insurance company, you've likely run into one or more of these myths. Many people are shocked by the realities of personal injury cases, having to adjust their expectations as things move along.
Here's a list of the Top 10 myths about car accident insurance claims:
Myth No. 1: You must give a recorded statement to the at-fault driver's insurance company or your claim will be denied.
Myth No. 2: You must sign a medical authorization at the request of the at fault driver's insurance company so it can go fishing into your past medical history, or your claim will be denied.
Myth No. 3: If you submit a reasonable settlement demand to the insurance company, you will get a reasonable settlement offer.
"More and more insurance companies are taking a very aggressive stance in settling accident claims," says Washington State car accident lawyer Chris Davis. "Certain carriers have a reputation for making unreasonably low settlement offers, even if the claimant's injuries are severe."
Myth No. 4: The amount of your settlement should be three times the amount of your medical bills (or four times, or five times, etc.).
Myth No. 5: The at-fault driver's insurance company is obligated to pay for your medical bills as they become due.
Myth No. 6: If you file a claim with your own auto insurance company, it will treat you better than the at-fault driver's insurance company.
Myth No. 7: If you get in an accident that was not your fault, there will be enough insurance to pay for all your bills, lost wages and injuries.
"Unfortunately, there are many people on America's roadways that are uninsured," Mr. Davis says, referring to the 12.6 percent of motorists that are uninsured. "The value of your personal injury claim is determined by the amount of insurance available."
Myth No. 8: You can expect to get the same settlement that your cousin (or neighbor, or friend, or co-worker, etc.) received for his or her accident claim with similar injuries.
Myth No. 9: The jury will give you money for all your past medical bills because your doctor says you were injured.
Myth No. 10: The court system is like a lottery for injury claims that will help you get rich.
"Anyone who believes this is setting themselves up for disappointment," Davis says. "Having realistic expectations is key, as is hiring the right car accident attorney on your side."
More Articles
Copyright © Fooyoh.com All rights reserved.


text:
The crux of Michigan's no-fault system is the Michigan Catastrophic Claims Association (MCCA), a state-created nonprofit that helps insurers shoulder the burden of having to cover unlimited, lifetime medical benefits for policyholders who are injured in a crash.
Michigan is the only state in the country where insurers must provide such extensive coverage, and one of the only reasons they voluntarily provide coverage there is the existence of the MCCA, which reimburses them for claims payments that exceed $500,000.
Claims that exceed that $500,000 threshold are known as "catastrophic" claims, and they typically involve severe, disabling injuries to the spinal cord and/or brain.
Reform-minded legislators and groups say the MCCA and no-fault claims it funds have pushed up auto insurance costs for everyone in the state. We take a look at the controversy surrounding the association.
How It Works
Every insurer selling auto or motorcycle coverage in the state is required to be a member of the MCCA. And to fund the MCCA, those insurers must pay a $175 fee for each vehicle they insure.
So if insurers get charged the fee, how does that affect you?
Auto insurers pass the cost onto their policyholders, who see it on their bill either as a part of the personal injury protection (PIP) coverage they're required to have or as an MCCA "recoupment fee."
Since its creation in 1978 up through June 2012, the MCCA saw more than 28,00 reported claims and paid out $9.9 billion to claimants. The MCCA expects those claims to end up costing around $85 billion.
Most of those claims are for injuries that lead to paralysis, coma, and other serious conditions.
The MCCA is an integral part of the state's no-fault system, providing a "reinsurance mechanism" for the PIP benefits that seriously injured policyholders rely on for their medical expenses, according to the association.
Pre-MCCA, insurers had difficulty getting financial support from reinsurers in order to back up the coverage for no-fault policies issued in the state.
If it weren't for the MCCA, medical costs for many of the worst injuries that occur during a car crash would likely be on the backs of policyholders.
An anecdote will show how the state's one-of-a-kind no-fault system has served the state's drivers:
Take Ann Manning as an example. A week from getting married, a crash with a drunk driver paralyzed the 20-year-old from the chest down. But the benefits Manning received under no-fault laws has helped her "lead a full, functional, and independent life" since the crash, according to the Coalition Protecting Auto No-fault (CPAN).
The post-crash lives of many drivers are eased by the state's no-fault system, which helped Manning financially with injuries that have cost more than $1 million in medical expenses. Without the MCCA guaranteeing funding for costly claims, insurers would likely leave Manning and others like her on their own to pay for the majority of their expensive crash-related injury bills.
Gripes about the MCCA usually go back to a single point: cost.
The per-vehicle fee charged to insurers has increased year after year, going from $104 in 2008 to its current $175 to support the similarly increasing cost of catastrophic claims.
CPAN, which provided the aforementioned anecdote on its website, is actually a part of the many reform groups taking aim at the MCCA for those ballooning costs.
The Great Lakes State is generally known as the most expensive for auto coverage, with Michigan car insurance premiums rising by more than 30 percent over the last decade, more than double the pace that premiums rose nationwide during that period, according to the III.
With such steep spikes in costs, reformists are also calling for the association to become more transparent.
"All Michigan drivers are required to have auto no-fault insurance and largely fund the system through their insurance premiums," CPAN said on its website. "They have the right to know how their money is being used and how their rates are being determined."
Others have harsher criticisms.
Tim Skubick, a columnist covering Michigan for MLive.com, called the MCCA a "beast" created in the vein of "the Soviet Union model of government."
Recent Headlines
That transparency effort has produced several court-related headlines after the MCCA was sued by CPAN and a medical providers group seeking disclosure of the association's financial and claims records.
A judge sided with those groups in a ruling issued late last December.
But the MCCA countered with a recently filed appeal in which the association said its relevant records are already available on its website through annual reports, claims statistics, and financial audits.
In its appeal, the MCCA also contends that it is not a public body as believed, but rather a private association funded by private insurers that isn't subject to common laws that require public access to documents and meetings.
Transparency efforts are also unfolding outside of court. A state senator recently reintroduced two of his bills to the state Legislature that would make the MCCA subject to open meeting rules and give the insurance commissioner wider powers as a voting member of the MCCA's board of directors.
According to Skubick, the soaring price of auto insurance has damaged public trust in the MCCA, justifying demands for stronger oversight. Without more transparency, he said, the state's drivers would be blindly paying into a public fund wracked by volatile costs.
"This is basically a debate over taxation without representation," Skubick said.


text:
There are two types of motif tie, woven and printed. In a woven tie your design is first converted into a unique 'jacquard' card, which then controls the weaving process. Your motif is woven into the cloth from which the ties are made 'Foulard' printed products are produced by dying the design using screens into fabric, which is then made into ties or ladies scarves.
Polyester is popular because it looks good, handles well and being easily washable it is ideal for everyday use. Silk ties carry a certain "prestige" and are perfect for special occasions, commemoratives and when only the best will do. Silk ties are also recommmended when your deslgn carries a fine level of detail.
The minimum is 50 ties/100 scarves. There are sizable discounts for larger quantities which are more economical.
Whilst this is the most asked question it is the most difficult to answer without some idea the quality and quantity required. Contact us to obtain prices by email or freephone 0800 066 4808 to talk to one of our sales staff.
From receipt of the order, we aim to submit a sample to you in 2-3 weeks. From approval of the sample by you bulk Opening Hours delivery is usually 3-4 weeks. Express delivery can be organised in certain circumstances. Contact us if you require a quicker turnaround than standard.
Yes. You can have one motif in the underknot position and a difierent motif off-set at the base of the tie. On all-over designs it is possible to have alternating rows of different motifs.
You know your organisation better than we do so yours would be the important input. We will work closely with you providing computengenerated scale coloured artwork and any other design help necessary to help finalise your design. You provide the logo' colour scheme and design brief then our in-house design team will send up to 3 tree design ideas for your approval along with your quote. To speed up the design process a high resolution version of your logo is very helpful - click here for information on supplying your own artwork to us.
Yes. When you approve your design, we then make a pre-production sample to show the actual colours, details achieved and texture of the fabric. Thls will take approximately 3-4 weeks.
Yes. You can add a custom rear label displaying your company, organization or school name to your product for an additional fee. Custom rear linings are also available to any necktie for orders of 300 or more. Price will vary depending on quantity and design. Packaging and Options are also available for ties, bow ties and scarves.
Yes. If you have an existing tie and are 100% happy with the design but simply require an exact copy please post your tie to our head office along with a completed copy existing design form. Your original tie will be returned to you when the design process is complete.
Yes If you have an existing stock of ties requiring conversion we can convert them to clip on for you. We can also convert any tie on our website or any individual tie you may have to a clip on tie. Conversion takes approximately 3 days (minus shipping time). Contact us to arrange conversion of your ties.
Yes. Contact us and we can advise on quantity and quality of material to submit to us. The next step would be to complete and send a submit your own material form along with your fabric to our head office.
43 Whitlawburn Terrace
Glasgow, Scotland, UK
Enquiries: email@example.com
General Sales: email@example.com
Accounts: firstname.lastname@example.com
Sewing Room: email@example.com
Cutting Room: email@example.com


text:
I created a list of Japanese economists who currently work at universities outside of Japan: Link.
Although the list is still incomplete (it may never be complete), the number of economists has already reached 100! This is far beyond my expectation!! And so, making the list has taken much longer time than I expected...
As you might know, getting an academic job at a good research university is very difficult, even if you have a Ph.D. from a top school. The list shows that Japanese economists, especially among the young generation (those graduated their colleges in the late 90's or later), are highly competitive. In recent years, it is not uncommon for Japanese junior economists to get international academic jobs posted in the JOE.
I wish my list help visualizing the great success of overseas Japanese economists, and stimulate domestic Japanese economists as well. By the way, a list of Japanese economists who work at domestic universities (with reasonably good research outputs) is now in preparation. Don't miss it!


text:
The Vibratex Classic Rabbit Pearl is made from elastomer, which is hypoallergenic and phthalate-free. It has a bit of a smell, not bad, just interesting. The soft Barbie pink material is pleasant to touch and easy to clean. Bonus! With about 5" of insertable length and a diameter of 1.125", the Rabbit Pearl is 7¾" long.
The Rabbit Pearl uses three C batteries, so off the bat I knew I was dealing with some serious juice compared to the AA and AAA's of your standard vibrator. That was definitely exciting.
Well, I couldn't wait for the Rabbit Pearl to come…so to speak. My man was out of town when it arrived, but we fired that baby up over the phone. Make sure your roommate isn't home as this toy is noisier than the average bear, though perhaps not the average rabbit. I could barely hear him over the motor! However, all he heard were my moans and gasps of pleasure.
Inserting the Rabbit Pearl was a pleasurable experience. The shaft has a firm, yet giving feel and the head is nicely shaped. I immediately loved the corded remote. I was able to insert the Rabbit Pearl then just lay back, relax and enjoy. (Not to mention how much fun my man has when he takes the controls and enjoys the show!)
The corded remote on the Rabbit Pearl has two separate dials, one for the gyration of the shaft and one for the clit stimulator. The dials are side-by-side and raised. The controls slide smoothly back and forth, which makes them very easy to work. The cord is 23" long, so it gives you or your partner plenty of room for play. The remote itself is 7" long and round, and with the batteries inside it sits nicely and heavily in your hand.
It takes some time to figure out the right position for the best internal and external movement, so be patient. Once you sort it out you can really appreciate the power settings from mild to earth-shattering orgasm!
When I first put the Rabbit Pearl inside me and switched it on, I was quite surprised by the gyration motion compared to the typical vibration. I could feel the shaft moving around inside me like a very long, very thick finger. Every time it pressed up against my G-spot I was in heaven. I couldn't stop squirming around on the bed. The rotating pearls at the base automatically caused my muscles to clench down, which made my orgasm more intense. The sensation was amazing.
The ears on the Rabbit Pearl are so soft and pliable, I was doubtful they could do much…until I turned them on. Wow! The super fast light flicking motion drove me crazy. I practically lost control.
Just writing this review makes me want to grab my Rabbit Pearl out of my toy box and go to town. While I'm not new to the world of vibrators, I was a Rabbit Pearl virgin. I'm so glad I'm not anymore. The Rabbit Pearl is an entirely new experience. It knocked my socks off!
Rabbit Pearl Pros:
– Corded remote
– Dual Stimulation
Rabbit Pearl Cons:
– Takes some practice
– Loud
To sum up, I really love the Rabbit Pearl. I love the corded remote for ease of use. I love that I can adjust the intensity of the clitoral stimulating ears independently from the gyrating shaft. It is a bit on the loud side but the sensations it creates far outweigh the loudness of it.
The Rabbit Pearl is the right size for beginner and advanced users alike and with the multi-function use of dildo, shaft gyration, and clit vibrator; you get a big bang for your buck. I highly recommend it!
Get your Vibratex Rabbit Pearl today!


text:
First Trace Publishes Free EDM Tips11 Sep, 2008
"The 5 Pillars of Engineering Document Management" is designed to assist product evaluation.
First Trace, provider of document management, process management, and data unification solutions, announced this week it has published a new whitepaper, "The 5 Pillars of Engineering Document Management."
Engineers working with complex CAD tools have advanced document management needs, yet many firms implement ECM (enterprise content management) systems that are not adequate for engineering departments, according to First Trace. This new whitepaper describes the five pillars of advanced EDM (engineering document management) to consider when evaluating EDM products, including the basic functional areas required to implement a successful EDM solution.
The whitepaper download is free to users who register. Archived whitepapers are also available on the company's Web site.
AutoCAD Tips!
In her easy-to-follow, friendly style, long-time Cadalyst contributing editor Lynn Allen guides you through a new feature or time-saving trick in every episode of her popular AutoCAD Video Tips. Subscribe to the free Cadalyst Video Picks newsletter, and we'll notify you every time a new video tip is published. All exclusively from Cadalyst!


text:
It is so easy to apply for a job these days, you can do it from anywhere and with minimal effort using a saved resume and cover letter in most cases. It isn't effective but it's easy.
What if spending 20-30 minutes more on each application will increase your call back rate? It takes more time but increases your chances of getting hired, I think it's worth the effort.
So what are 5 things you should do before you click apply?
1. Find out more about the employer
Take the time to do some research. Read over the information on their website and social media pages.
Know their industry, products and service, who their customer base is and find out as much as you can about their vision, goals and company culture.
2. Take the time to really understand the role requirements
Read through the job posting a few times, make notes on the requirements, duties and soft skills mentioned. If you are unsure, call the hiring team and ask questions. The more you know about the job and what their ideal candidate looks like, the easier it is for you to address.
3. Write stories
No, this isn't the time to drag out the novel you have been working on, I mean stories about your experience. Short, quantifiable examples about what you have done in the past that demonstrate the skills and abilities listed in the job posting. For those you don't possess, look for transferable skills or how you could develop these. Then your last story should use the information you gathered from your research, a brief overview of why you want to work with this employer and in this role.
4. Cutsomise your application
Using your stories, write your cover letter and update your resume so your previous positions have an achievement section noting 1-2 relevant achievements.
5. Write down at least 3 questions
Sure you don't need them for an application but if you have created a great application you should be prepared for your phone to ring for an interview and you want to have some great questions to ask.
Now you can click apply. Remember to keep records of your applications, research and notes so you can refer back to them when you get called for an interview.
This article was originally published on LinkedIn Pulse


text:
Member Detail:
Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co Llc
Member Information:
Founded over a century ago by a person called John W. Duntley who saw a need to fill, Chicago Pneumatic has a strong history of constantly looking for new ways to meet customer & user needs, today and tomorrow.
Over the years the Company grew through product innovation, and Chicago Pneumatic became known and appreciated by workers around the world for durable, reliable tools that made tough jobs easier.
Today Chicago Pneumatic is a global brand that offers tools for almost every industry.
The new Chicago Pneumatic represents tools and compressors that are engineered for high performance. In addition to pioneering design, high impact technology and durability, Chicago Pneumatic means customer value.
1815 Clubhouse Drive
Rock Hill, SC 29730
Telephone: 800-624-4735
Fax: 800-228-9096
Member Link (URL): www.cp.com
General Email: email@example.com
Product Lines:
Power Tools: Impact wrenches, Ratchet wrenches, Screwdrivers, Drills, Grinders, Sanders & polishers, Hammers & scalers, Rivetors, Speciality tools, Accessories, Classic tools. Construction & Mining Tools: Pneumatic & Hydralic, hand & rig mounted. Compressor Technique: Portable compressors & generators, stationary compressors.
Brand Names:
CP and Desoutter
Pradip Paul - Corporate Staff - voting member for CP
E-mail Address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Telephone: 803-370-3384


text:
Pleased to announce I have a few small finishes!
Stitched on 28ct Antique White Cashel Linen
Stitched on 28ct Antique White Cashel Linen
Congrats on 3 lovely finishes. Great Hootzi finish. Well done:)
Great work Meari. I still regret not signing up with Palko.
Nice finish , but my favorite is Hootzi
Wohoo 3 fantastic finishes! Congrats!!
Love your little Hootzi.... I find Smalls play such a big part in keeping me in the mood to stitch... I love the feeling of a finish.. Congrats on your three
The owl humbug is cute!
Karin in CA
Meari -
Congrats on the finishes! They are adorable! Love the owl!
You're so talented. Just love this!
Your stitching is always impeccable. I especially like Hootzi.
Tara Kimberley Torme
Congrats on the finishes, Meari. They look great.
All very cute, indeed. can't wait to see the monthly ones made-up. Happy Holidays! - Christina in Miami
Love your finishes, Meari. You did a wonderful job!
Blessings, Donna
Love the owl, everything looks great ;)
Meari -
I love your humbug. That is so cute!
Great finishes and love the humbug.
Well done Meari! Beautiful stitching!
Hi sweetie~!!!!!! Received my Hootsie yesterday!!!! Soooooooo cute and thank you so much! My wonderful SD ♥
Your monthlies look fabulous!
Way to go on your finishes! I really have enjoyed your monthly sal finishes during 2015. Enjoy your day!
Love your humbug! Do you know if the monthly designs are still available? They are really nice.
Hi Meari,
Such cute finishes, especially Hootzi.
Dont you just love the Hootzie?! I stitched one a while back. Just bought Oakley Owlette pattern last month. Guess this is his companion? The same designer has Christmas animal charts as well, bought those too.
Really like all you recent finishes.
All your finishes are great. But this little owl is tge greatest :)
Lovely work. Your owl is amazing!
Oh such lovely finishes, Meari. Congrats!
Such cute finishes!!!! You always do such amazing stitching!!!!
What great finishes! My favorite is the owl!
Thanks so much for linking up to last week's Stitchery Link Party.
A very Merry Christmas and a happy and creative 2016! Sunny greetings from New Orleans, Alice


text:
Make the zabaglione:
In a large stainless-steel bowl or the top pan of a double boiler, whisk the egg yolks with the honey until blended. Set the bowl over--not touching--simmering water and whisk vigorously until the mixture lightens in color and thickens and the whisk leaves a trail, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and continue whisking constantly until the mixture is pale, thick, and greatly expanded in volume, about 10 minutes. The mixture will curdle if it gets too hot, so whisk it off the heat for a few seconds if you fear the eggs are cooking too fast.
When the zabaglione is light, fluffy, and capable of holding a soft peak, transfer the bowl to a larger bowl filled with ice water to cool the zabaglione quickly. When cool, fold in the yogurt. Use immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days.
Serve fresh strawberries on plates and put a dollop of zabaglione alongside.


text:
History of Traffic School in California
Traffic school in California has come a long way from stuffy and boring classrooms that took over your whole day. Advances in technology have allowed traffic school to become an easy, convenient, educational experience that is no longer feared and avoided at all costs. The following will recount the evolution of traffic school and discuss how it has come to be as it is today.
Traffic School Classrooms
In the 1980's, the early days of traffic school, traffic violators were required to attend classroom courses. These classes were usually held in hotel conference rooms or school classrooms on weekends. Since California traffic school is an 8 hour course, this usually meant giving up an entire Saturday or Sunday, or, splitting it up over two or more weekends. Typically, the courses were either taught by wannabe comedians or retired CHP officers; regardless, they weren't very fun. Ask anyone who attended one of these early courses and they'll tell you that they were happy to see traffic school begin to change.
Home Study Traffic School Programs
Realizing that people needed more convenience in their options, a few courts in California approved "home study" courses in the 1990's. These courses allowed offenders to complete traffic school on their own time, in their own homes. Options included workbooks and video courses that covered the same material as their in class counterparts. Soon, these alternate options were offered all across the state and the traffic school world had grown a lot more user friendly.
Online Traffic School
With the explosion of computers and the internet, it's no surprise that online traffic school has taken over as the preferred option for masking traffic tickets. Online traffic schools offer an ease and convenience that is unparalleled by any of the other choices for traffic violators. Our company created the first online traffic school in Los Angeles county in 1996 and we've continued to evolve ever since. The first traffic schools online were less advanced than what we have today, although the technology has grown immensely since then. Now, our online traffic school course is accessible from almost any device with internet access, meaning you can work on your course on the go. You are able to log on and off as you please and the course will automatically save your progress. This is helpful for anyone who has a busy schedule and can't complete the course all at once. Of course, for those who can, the option to log on and complete the course in one quick sitting is very appealing. The program is full of images, animations, and videos, and is as engaging as it is educational. Traffic school has definitely come a long way!
California Traffic School Approval
One of the most important aspects of selecting a traffic school is their approval status. California traffic school approval has undergone changes in the past few years, most notably, changing from a court system to a DMV system.
California Court Accepted Traffic School
Each of California's 58 counties has its own superior court; which originally meant that they also set their own traffic school processes. Online traffic school providers had to acquire separate approvals from each county and certificate processing was different depending on which county you received your citation in. This made the process quite complicated for course providers and traffic violators alike. Luckily, in early 2012, the DMV began a change that would make California traffic school even easier!
California DMV Approved Traffic School
In an effort to consolidate the traffic school system, the California DMV decided to do away with all of the differences in county procedures. Their changes have made it so that traffic school course approvals and completion certificates processed directly through the DMV itself. All course providers are required to acquire approval from the DMV by March 1st, 2013, or they will have to stop conducting California traffic school business. If you're looking for a traffic school course, ours is California DMV licensed!
Traffic school has been evolving since it was first introduced and will always continue to do so. Thankfully, you can rest assured that we will continue to change and progress with the times to offer a quality and superior product to you, our valued customers.First Online Traffic School In California


text:
You are currently browsing the monthly archive for April 2010.
…almost gone. There's only one more speaker in the lecture series segment of our yearlong "The Adventures of Mark Twain: A Centenary Celebration." Our last speaker will be Linda Morris, professor of English, emerita, at the University of California, Davis, and author of Gender Play in Mark Twain: Cross-Dressing and Transgression. She'll be speaking on "Escaping in Style: Racial and Gender Crossing in Adventures of Huckleberry Finn" on May 4 at 3:30 p.m. in Room LL430. The SDSU Women's Studies Department is kindly co-sponsoring this event.
Don't fret…we have more Twain on the way this fall. The library's Special Collections Department will host a Mark Twain exhibit that's being loaned to us by Vanderbilt University, and we'll be screening several films related to Mark Twain. I'll let you know the dates, times, and locations as soon as they're announced.
Recently, the media have been chock-full of bad news. I pick up the newspaper with the same trepidation as when I start Chapter One of a Stephen King novel. So it was especially refreshing to read about the recent $4 million pledge made to the SDSU Library by our long-time friends, Charles and Robin Luby. Charles and Robin are SDSU alumni and have been very involved in SDSU programs over the years, with Robin serving on the library's Friends of the SDSU Library Board. Their donation is beyond generous and will be put to good use. Thank you, Charles and Robin, for caring about the library and SDSU and for giving my tired, old eyes something positive to read. I think we all needed that!
…and your professors. Have you heard of the Vince Meades Sheet Music Collection? You haven't? Okay, then, listen up!
The Vince Meades Sheet Music Collection was donated to the SDSU Library by—who else?—Vince Meades, who spent many years assembling this collection before kindly donating it to Special Collections in 1998. The collection contains around 58,000 sheet music titles, and it literally grows by the week…Vince is the gift-er who keeps on giving. Vince continues to comb estate sales, garage sales, and antique stores for plum pieces, and he spends several mornings a week at Special Collections, sorting and cataloguing his recent acquisitions. He's built this collection into one of the largest sheet music collections on the West Coast, and certainly the most impressive!
So, musicians, are you looking for a piece by the Beatles? We've got it. A Broadway musical or the theme from Jaws? Yep, got those, too. If it was printed between 1835 and now, we probably have it. But if you can't find the sheet music you're looking for listed in the catalog, ask Vince…it just may be in the box of new gems he's brought in that morning!
Vince Meades Sheet Music Collection
Vince Meades
Spring 2006 The Dome article about the collection
If you're not doing anything around, say, 4 p.m. tomorrow (Thursday), drop by Room LL430 in the library and spend an hour or so learning about The Bat-Poet. It's not a who, it's a what…the classic children's book by Randall Jarrell. Richard Flynn, professor of literature and philosophy at Georgia Southern University, will be discussing this book and offering insights about its author. Flynn is the author of Randall Jarrell and the Lost World of Childhood, as well as articles about Jarrell and children's literature in general. His talk is sponsored by SDSU's National Center for the Study of Children's Literature and the library.
We have an "eventful" week coming up at the library, beginning with Jerry Griswold's lecture on April 20 (see previous post). On April 21, two guest speakers will visit the library, the first being George Peale, professor of modern languages and literatures at CSU–Fullerton. His presentation, which will be given in Spanish, is titled "Dos Calas en las Estructuras Profundas de la Tragedia Moderna–El Caballero de Olmedo de Lope y Lorca." The location is Room LL430 and the time 2 p.m. Sponsoring this event are the Sociedad Estudiantil de Lenguas, Artes 7 Culturas Hispanicas and the SDSU Department of Spanish and Portuguese.
Also on April 21 will be a lecture given by Thomas Morgenfeld, a retired Navy captain and former test pilot. His talk will be held in Room LL430 at 7 p.m., and it's sponsored by the SDSU Student Branch of the American Institute for Aeronautics and Astronautics.
The Hugh C. Hyde Living Writers Series continues on April 22 with a reading by mother and son authors Debra Ginsberg and Blaze Ginsberg. Come to Room LL430 at 7 p.m. and prepare to be enlightened!
The SDSU Library's "The Adventures of Mark Twain: A Centenary Celebration" continues on Tuesday, April 20, with a lecture by Jerry Griswold titled "Twain's Twins, But I Repeat Myself." The event will begin at 3:30 p.m. in Room LL430. It's free, and you don't need a reservation.
Griswold is a professor of English and Comparative Literature at SDSU and is the director of the National Center for the Study of Children's Literature. He's the author of seven books and has published more than 200 essays, including several about Mark Twain (see links below), in well known publications such as Paris Review, The Nation, The Los Angeles Times, and the New York Times Book Review.
Hope to see you there!
* Mark Twain, Doctor Van Dyke speech, 1906
We're usually pretty adult around here. We're quiet. We often study in solitude. We lose ourselves in our research and Internet usage, letting the hours slip by in blissful anonymity. And most of us who frequent this building are 18 and older. But that wasn't the case today.
Today, we were invaded by a horde of red T-shirted three- and four-year olds. And their parents. And their teachers from the SDSU Children's Center. And faculty from SDSU's Children's Literature Program and the National Center for the Study of Children's Literature. And, to top it off, SDSU President Stephen Weber! Whew! And it was noisy. And busy. And totally rambunctious. And a whole heckuva lot of fun!
The first stop was the "A Is for Art" exhibit in the library's Donor Hall. This exhibit is coordinated by the SDSU Children's Center Board and contains artwork created individually and collectively by children at the SDSU Children's Center.
The party then moved upstairs to the 4th floor of Love Library, where the children's literature section is housed, for the Celebration of Kid's Books. The National Center for the Study of Children's Literature donated scores of new board books, novelty books, and picture books to the SDSU Children's Center, and it was during this ceremony that the kids received the books. They also listened to storytelling by A.K. Jones, and I can promise you that it wasn't only the kids who were worried about the fate of The Runaway Bunny! Kudos for the folks who organized this event–librarian Linda Salem and Professor Alida Allison–and to everyone else who pitched in to make this a fun and educational occasion for the children and their parents!
Books from the library's children's literature section can be checked out by anyone with library privileges. Stop by the children's section and revisit a childhood favorite or get acquainted with a new release!
See the action on our Flickr photostream!
Do you ever wonder what people are saying about you? I did, so I cruised over to Twitter and typed in "SDSU Library." Here's a sample of tweets from this week:
So I step into the SDSU library bathroom and it looks like one big Hate Crime in here. [You tweet in the bathroom? Really?!?]
When Im not in class at USD Ill be at the #SDSU library (here currently) studying for the GMAT/ASTB for the month of April..get at meee
I favorited a YouTube video — SDSU Second Life Library Tour http://youtu.be/f8qWwdgkq3g?a
omfg! i got ready to go to sdsu library but when i got in the car i found out it was closed! its a sign. dont do my homework?
Dear SDSU, Im not going to the Library, which is a glass building on stilts, if theres another earthquake. But thanks for the advise.
The SDSU library is a zoo… People just started singing happy birthday… What is this place?
reading.party.SDSU library. long day
Okay, some of the tweets were kind of cryptic, and others weren't the most flattering, but as the old adage goes, "There's no such thing as bad publicity. It's when they stop talking about you that you have to worry."


text:
Wester and JKSA held a combined Spelling Bee Tuesday, December 11 in the Wester Library. Thirty-six students signed up to compete at the event. After competing on over 120 words, the last misspelled word was felicitously. The winner, Noah Gakuba, spelled that word correctly as well as the word antecedents. The top three places went to the following students:
1st Place: Noah Gakuba
2nd Place: Sophia Westbrook
3rd Place: Jackson Harris
Congratulations to all students who competed!!
Send Your News Tips
605 East Broad Street • Mansfield, Texas 76063 • (817) 299-6300 Terms of Service | Accessibility | Site Map | Contact Us©


text:
This glossary covers terms related to retirement (including financial, insurance, legal and estate planning) and elder care. (For terms related to Medicare, click on Medicare Glossary.) To reduce download time, we have divided the Glossary into the following sections. Simply click on the section you want to see.
Accelerated Death Benefit A life insurance policy benefit that lets the insured person use some of the policy's death benefit prior to death for purposes such as long-term care.
Accrued Interest The amount of interest earned since the last interest payment date.
Activities of Daily Living (ADLs) Everyday functions and activities that people usually do without help. These include dressing, eating, bathing, toileting, transferring and continence. Many insurance policies use the inability to perform a certain number of ADLs (such as 2 of 6) to determine eligibility for benefits.
Acute Care The care provided for a medical condition from which a patient is expected to recover and resume a "normal" lifestyle, even though it may not be the same as before the onset of the condition. Recovered patients usually do not require the assistance of another person in performing their normal activities of daily living. Medicare covers most acute care for patients age 65 and older.
ADR (American Depository Receipt) A certificate issued by a U.S. depository bank, representing foreign shares held by the bank, usually by a branch or correspondent bank in the country of issue. One ADR may represent a portion of a foreign share, one share, or a bundle of shares of a foreign corporation. ADRs are subject to the same currency, political, and economic risks as the underlying foreign share.
Adult Day Care Community-based care designed to meet the needs of functionally and/or cognitively impaired adults who, for their own safety and well-being, can no longer be left at home alone during the day. Adult day care facilities such as senior or community centers offer protected settings which are normally open weekdays during business hours and include a mixture of health, social and support services. Specialized programs for individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related disorders also exist. Some facilities offer a wide range of therapeutic and rehabilitative activities as well as social activities, meals, and transportation.
Advance Directive for Health Care Prepared ahead of time, a health care advance directive is a written document that says how you want medical decisions to be made if you lose the ability to make decisions for yourself. A health care advance directive may include a Living Will, a Durable Power of Attorney for Health Care or both. For more information, go to Living Will or Power of Attorney for Health Care, or take a look at the article Advance Directives, Living Wills, Powers of Attorney: What's the Difference?
Agency Bonds Bonds issued by U.S. government agencies such as the Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation ("Freddie Mac"), the Federal National Mortgage Association ("Fannie Mae"), and the Federal Home Loan Bank.
Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) The tax law gives preferential treatment to some kinds of income and allows special deductions and credits for some kinds of expenses. People who benefit from these may have to pay an additional tax called the alternative minimum tax. It is a separate tax computation that, in effect, eliminates many deductions and credits and creates a tax liability for someone who would otherwise pay little or no tax. Before mailing their federal income tax return, all taxpayers are required to compute their tax liability twice, first using the standard method AND then using the AMT method. A taxpayer's actual tax liability will be the higher of the two results. In recent years, more and more people have found themselves subject to the AMT.
Alzheimer's Disease A progressive, degenerative form of dementia that affects brain functions, causing loss of short-term memory, the ability to reason, the ability to care for oneself and deterioration of language skills. While Alzheimer's is currently not curable, several new medications can slow the rate of degeneration for many people. For more information, click on Alzheimer's symptoms.
Ancillary Administration A probate proceeding when a deceased person owned real estate in a state other than his or her legal domicile.
Annual percentage yield (APY) The true annual rate of return; that is, the rate actually earned or paid in one year, taking into account the effect of compounding. Not to be confused with Annual Percentage Rate or Annual Rate of Return, both of which are less accurate.
Annuitant The person entitled to receive an annuity.
Annuitize To begin a series of periodic payments from an annuity policy or contract. The payments may be a fixed amount, for a fixed period of time, or for the life of the annuitant.
Annuity A series of payments made periodically for a specific period of time. The payment amounts can be variable from payment-to-payment or fixed amounts. Many insurance companies sell a wide variety of annuity policies / contracts with payments that begin immediately upon purchase of the contract or are deferred until some time in the future. Some annuity contracts waive their surrender charges (early withdrawal penalties) in the event of a lengthy hospital stay, nursing home confinement, or terminal illness.
Area Agency on Aging (AAA) A nationwide network of State and local programs that help older people plan and care for their life-long needs. Services include information and referral for in-home services, counseling, legal services, adult day care, skilled nursing care/therapy, transportation, personal care, respite care, nutrition and meals.
Assignment of Benefits Health insurance benefits are usually paid directly to the insured person. This policy provision allows the insured person (or his/her legal representative) to make arrangements to have all or a portion of the benefits paid directly to the provider or providers of their care.
Assisted Living Facility (ALF) A residential living arrangement that provides meals, housekeeping, transportation, individualized personal care and health services for people who require assistance with activities of daily living. The types and sizes of facilities vary from a small home to a large apartment-style complex; individual units range from single rooms to multi-bedroom apartments. They also vary in the levels of care and services that can be provided. Assisted living facilities offer a way to maintain a relatively independent lifestyle and more privacy for people who don't need the level of care provided by nursing homes. In most cases, assisted living residents pay a regular monthly rent for room and board, plus additional fees for the services they receive. For more information, click on Assisted Living.
Assistive Equipment A range of products and technology designed to help elders or people with disabilities lead more independent lives. Examples include special telephones for people with hearing impairments, walking aids, elevated toilet seats, communication devices, etc. For more information, click on Equipment.


text:
I'm one who is totally fascinated by the power of social media and the effect it has on our lives. 20 years ago, no-one was a twit, or a face booker, they never had Pinterests, or even tumblr down a hill. However we were all in touch with the reality of our world at the time.
I fondly remember growing up in South Africa, sending airmail letters to my grandparents in the UK. If we sent photos, it would be 6 weeks until the return mail notified us of the joy they had experienced. It seems so far removed from the instantaneous life sharing we live with 24/7 today.
Yet, as I write, there is a frown on my face, wandering how a cause as vitally important to humankind, to the animal kingdom and to the balance of the ecosystems across the world does not get the draw and attention deserved.
The plight of the African Lion is real. It is very real. I grew up in a country and on a continent where the king of the jungle prevailed. Now, he is hunted, bred to be shot and those few lucky enough to remain out in the wild are under threat of extinction. The actions of foundations such as Protecting African Lions (P.A.L) are only on the cusp of what could be a phenomenal wave of awareness creation globally.
P.A.L are all about protecting African lions, sure. That's the main objective and focus of the foundation, however there are a number of brilliant, inspiring and very special projects affiliated to P.A.L who all benefit from the following and support of the P.A.L Foundation.


text:
Comprehensive legal paperwork for employees, consultants, and advisors.Try Us Out
$19 / month
Up to 12 hires / year
$99 / month
Up to 100 hires / year
Contact Us
More than 100 hires / year
All Hiring Subscriptions Include
New Hire Paperwork
State of the art templates for hiring service providers and protecting your company's intellectual property.
Without subscription: $19 (per-use)
- Offer Letter
- Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
Without subscription: $19 (per-use)
- Consulting Agreement
- Confidential Information and Invention Assignment Agreement
Without subscription: $9 (per-use)
- Advisor Agreement
All Hiring Subscriptions Include
Equity Compensation
Everything you need to issue equity compensation to employees, consultants, and advisors out of your company's stock plan.
Standard Stock Option
Without subscription: $29 (per-use)
- Board Consent
- Notice of Stock Option Grant
- Stock Option Agreement
Early Exercisable Stock Option
Without subscription: $29 (per-use)
- Board Consent
- Notice of Stock Option Grant
- Stock Option Agreement
Restricted Stock
Without subscription: $29 (per-use)
- Board Consent
- Notice of Issuance
- Notice of Restricted Stock Award
- Pre-Filled 83(b) Election and Instructions
- Restricted Stock Agreement
Our Hiring products are currently only available to companies that formed on Clerky.
"When Y Combinator funds an unincorporated startup, I send the founders to Clerky and know everything will be done correctly."
Kirsty Nathoo, Partner at Y Combinator
Safe & Trusted
Founded by Startup Attorneys
Clerky is led by two startup attorneys who are obsessive about making sure startups avoid costly mistakes and errors.
As attorneys, they saw first-hand how much damage was caused by other online services or DIY approaches. They founded Clerky in order to prevent that from happening to anyone else.
Backed by Extensive Research
We are unique in how much legal research we do to make sure that everything is done properly.
While other services merely consult with attorneys and mimic their output, we know that the process in which the output is created matters just as much. We've spent hundreds of hours doing painstaking legal research in order to ensure our software gets the process right.
Support from Experts
When it comes to legal paperwork, non-obvious issues can trip up even the smartest non-experts.
At Clerky, your question will be answered exclusively by attorneys and paralegals who have worked at top-tier law firms. While we can't provide any legal advice, we'll point you in the right direction.
Recommended by Experts
Top startup attorneys and accelerators refer startups to Clerky, because they know our reputation for quality and trust our software.
Get Paperwork Done Safely
Our software makes it easy for you to avoid issues that will come back to haunt you in a due diligence process.
Managed Forms
Don't wait until a financing or acquisition to find out you've been using outdated forms.
We proactively monitor regulations, case law, and industry best practices to make sure you're always using state-of-the-art forms. If something changes, we'll ask you if you want to upgrade to the new forms.
Equity Compensation
Issue restricted stock or stock options to employees, consultants, and advisors.
We support early-exercise stock options, as well as customizable post-termination exercise periods. Our software will even send 83(b) election reminders.
Attorney Compatible
Add your attorney or paralegal as a team collaborator, and they can automatically receive a copy of the final documents whenever you hire someone or issue equity compensation.


text:
Les Assemblées annuelles 2019 du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement se tiendront du 11 au 14 juin 2019 à Malabo, en République de Guinée équatoriale. En savoir plus
Les Assemblées annuelles 2019 du Groupe de la Banque africaine de développement se tiendront du 11 au 14 juin 2019 à Malabo, en République de Guinée équatoriale. En savoir plus
The two biggest challenges that investors face in providing seed capital financing to early stage projects and companies are the higher transaction costs and insufficient returns offered by these small, less mature and more risky ventures. SCAF is designed to address these two issues, offering investment fund managers two types of cost-sharing support for those willing to include a seed investment window within their overall investment strategy.
SCAF's enterprise development support shares costs associated with sourcing deals, enterprise development services and seed scale investment transactions. As part of this arrangement, the fund manager commits to providing enterprise development services to qualified local entrepreneurs to identify and develop a pipeline of early stage clean energy investment opportunities.
SCAF also offers seed capital support to offset the hurdle of higher perceived risks and lower expected returns when dealing with early stage clean energy project and enterprise developments. SCAF support ranges from10% to 20% of each seed capital investment and is used to cover some of the elevated project development costs that normally are financed by the project developer, such as technical assessments, environmental impact analyses and other aspects of the permitting process.
SCAF is implemented through the United Nations Environment Programme, the Asian Development Bank and the African Development Bank, with support from the Global Environment Facility and the United Nations Foundation. Technical support for SCAF activities is provided by the Nairobi office of the Frankfurt School of Finance and Managemen


text:
What's On: Thu 2nd May
Sorry! There are no events scheduled for this date. We have listed all the events that ARE taking place this month however. Please check back as we are continually adding new events.
Fri 17th May
Messy Play Despicable Mess
Welcome to Mess Around South Yorkshire – Messy Play Stocksbridge owned and managed by Alanna Lonigro. Come along and play on Friday 17th May at The Venue Stocksbridge
We're seeing yellow! So bring your messy minions to one of the most anticipated parties of the year….it's Despicable Mess! The mess factory will be full of fun sensory activities including 'custard' pies, banana delight, freeze ray and squid launcher. Fans of the film will love getting messy with Dr Netorio's Bubbly Brew and Mr Gru's Old Fashioned Jelly. Why not come and join the minion madness where little ones can go bananas and mess around, and you can leave the cleaning up to us!
The event is suitable for children aged 6 months (or sitting unaided) to 5 years old. However, what makes us special is that everyone is welcome to join in including older siblings up to the age of 10, who can participate in the Big Kids Create & Make Corner which include Arts, Crafts and Junk modelling activities to keep them busy!
What time should we arrive? The session starts at 10.30am, please arrive 5 minutes prior for registration. The session will finish at 11.30pm. We will provide a warm wash area so you can get your little ones clean again. Please bring a towel and a change of clothes. Your confirmation email will include all the messy details.
How do I book my place? – All you need to is complete the booking form below. Payment method is via PayPal or bank card, so have your details handy when you book. Be sure to join the event on Facebook to get the latest event news.
Fri 17th May
Musical memories
Songs from the 50's, 60's and 70's - , Event starts 12.30pm and includes light refreshments scones, cream and "super Jam" - join to relax, listen or dance - only £2 per person
Sat 18th May
FREE - CPR & Defibrillator Training
FREE Defibrillator and CPR first aid training here at The Venue - covering the accident procedure - A - Airway, B- Breathing, C- CPR
CPR without an AED
CPR with AED for adults, Children and babies
The dates have now been confirmed as
Monday 8th April 6.30pm -8.30pm
Wednesday 10th April 10.30am - 12.30
Tuesday 16th April 7pm -9pm
Saturday May 18th 10am - 12 noon
Please contact us to book your space
Sat 18th May
Indoor Car Boot
Indooe car boot - all stalls must be booked and paid for in advance - cost is £10 and includes pre set up table and chairs. Refreshments & cafe available, starts 8.15am - 11.30am approx


text:
MTV have unleashed a new exclusive clip for the new horror-thriller 'The Uninvited', the remake of Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean horror film 'Changhwa Hongryon', better known to most of us as 'A Tale of Two Sisters'. Please note though guys that this trailer can only be viewed by US residents.
You can check out the High Def Quicktime clip here: The Uninvited clip
Fear not rest of the world though, at least check out the plot summary below.
"Based on Kim Jee-Woon's 2003 Korean horror film, "Changhwa Hongryon," "The Uninvited" revolves around Anna (Emily Browning), who returns home after spending time in the hospital following the tragic death of her mother. Her recovery suffers a setback when she discovers her father (David Strathairn) has become engaged to her mother's former nurse, Rachel (Elizabeth Banks). That night, Anna is visited by her mother's ghost, who warns her of Rachel's intentions. Together, Anna and her sister (Arielle Kebbel) try to convince their father that his current fiancee is not who she pretends to be, and what should have been a happy family reunion becomes a lethal battle of wills between stepdaughters and stepmother."
The 'The Uninvited' stars Emily Browning, Elizabeth Banks, Arielle Kebbel and David Strathairn. Thomas Guard and Charles Guard are helming the remake from a script by Craig Rosenberg, Doug Miro and Carlo Bernard.


text:
America's 49th state, Alaska is pure poetic wilderness. It's here you'll find the highest mountain in North America, the largest glacier, and (arguably) the most dazzling wildlife. And you don't have to be a Lewis and Clark-level explorer to cross Alaska off your bucket list. Cruising makes this vast landscape easy -- and affordable -- to traverse. But since every major cruise line sails these arctic waters, how can you choose a ship? Don't worry. We've done the vetting for you. The nine ships featured below stand out among the competition, providing the very best environments for whale-spotting and glacier-gazing, which you can even do from the comfort of a deck chair with a mimosa in hand.
1. Royal Princess
Fresh off a 2016 style revamp, Royal Princess represents a new class of design that introduces fresh features while retaining fan favorites. As one of the largest in its fleet, this ship is sprawling with staterooms, but its public venues are well spaced out, ensuring it never feels too crowded. The ship succeeds at achieving a premium lifestyle that is suited to baby boomers and multigenerational groups seeking a good value. Features like expansive kids' facilities, family-friendly cabins, and a broad selection of entertainment options target a younger demographic. The design highlight of the entire ship is The Piazza. The atrium here really does appear to float on light with double helix staircases and a voluminous central opening. Plus, Princess' unparalleled loyalty program keeps many guests coming back.
Book Royal Princess
2. Norwegian Bliss
Norwegian Bliss is a hybrid ship that takes the best elements from the previous Norwegian Escape in the American market and Norwegian Joy in the Chinese market. The resulting 4,004-passenger mega-ship is big where it counts -- thanks to thrills like a go-kart race track and waterslides -- while still feeling intimate. For a mainstream ship, there are plenty of value-added inclusions, especially "Jersey Boys" entertainment, as well as free dining, though several specialty restaurants cost extra. Accommodating all sorts of budgets, cabins run the gamut from compact studios to palatial suites with exclusive access to The Haven ship-within-a-ship complex. This vessel is all about choices, and it offers a competitive array of attractions.
Book Norwegian Bliss
3. Celebrity Eclipse
For those looking for an elegant, intimate cruise experience at a doable price point, the 2,850-passenger Celebrity Eclipse is almost impossible to beat. It emphasizes the good life in its architecture, art, food, wine, and entertainment. The ship offers a premium cruise experience with standout features like four free dining options, the relaxing Canyon Ranch SpaClub, and a half-acre of actual grass (a signature feature of Celebrity's) at The Lawn Club. There are (slightly crowded) outdoor pools for families and adults, plus an excellent kids' club with a slumber party option. Spacious staterooms are decorated to mimic a boutique hotel, and the vast majority of cabins have balconies and ocean views.
Book Celebrity Eclipse
4. Eurodam
Holland America Line's Eurodam stands out for its traditional style and lack of gimmicks. Introduced in 2008 and renovated in 2016 to spruce up lounges and suites, this mid-size premium ship carries 2,104 passengers in tasteful comfort. Upon boarding, smiling crew members immediately make passengers feel at home. Even more homey are the ship's cabins: 85 percent have an ocean view, and 79 percent of those have a private balcony. While Eurodam doesn't have some of the flashier features found on other cruise lines (no sky-diving simulators here), active passengers should be happy with several pools, a nicely outfitted fitness center with a variety of exercise classes, and a free sauna. The spa offers a blissfully tranquil setting for those whose only goal is relaxation.
Book Eurodam
5. Radiance of the Seas
With a total capacity of 2,500 passengers, the Radiance of the Seas is a mid-size ship that provides a textbook cruise experience. The ship lacks some of the exhilarating, next-generation trimmings found on the line's more recent launches (no laser tag arena or 10-story waterslide here), and decor looks largely unchanged since the ship's first sailing in early 2000, but all of the essential bases are covered and executed extremely well. Staterooms have flat-screen TVs and mini-fridges, and the majority have private balconies. Meals at the main dining room and the buffet (included in the rates) are solid, and dinner at five specialty dining establishments can be added for a fee. The main pool is notably small, but there's a second pool located in a solarium and a dedicated kids' pool with slides. The crowd ranges from multigenerational families to boisterous reunion groups to couples who have been together for half a century (or longer).
6. Viking Orion
Viking continues to grow its ocean cruise fleet with the beautiful Viking Orion, a fifth sister-ship launched in 2018. The ships are identical for the most part, but this one has introduced a number of new features -- the highlight being the Explorers' Dome, a planetarium-like theater that represents an overall improvement to the luxury line's entertainment offerings. Viking's other already exceptional comforts and inclusions remain, with a few enhancements of their own. For being a relatively intimate 930-guest ship, it shines with spacious all-veranda cabins and voluminous public venues throughout. Free shore excursions in every port as well as free unlimited internet and wine and beer at lunch and dinner make Viking both a lavish experience and a superb vacation value -- a true rarity in travel.
Book Viking Orion
7. Ruby Princess
Delivering on Princess Cruises' signature "come back new" promise, the 3,080-guest Ruby Princess is strongly focused on rejuvenation, both for its passengers and for the ship itself. New enhancements are elevating the line back to premium, including more comfortable accommodations, livelier activities, tastier food, and grander entertainment, with programs headed up by theater legend Stephen Schwartz and celebrity chef Curtis Stone. And rates have remained reasonable across stateroom categories. Several passengers here are repeat customers, as the line has one of the best loyalty programs in the industry.
Book Ruby Princess
8. Celebrity Solstice
The upscale Celebrity Solstice is a ship of "firsts." It was the first ship in the line's Solstice class, the first to introduce the Lawn Club feature (adding a real grass lawn on its top deck), and the first to host the popular Hot Glass Show (showcasing the art of glasswork). But other features are mainstays of the Celebrity brand, such as a roster of excellent restaurants, a chic main pool with a playful water jet area, and an indulgent spa that includes ceramic heated loungers. The ship's intimate size also means it can pull up to smaller, more vivid ports that gigantic vessels can't manage. Cabins come in a variety of categories, but most have balconies. The ship also has several stellar kids' and teens' clubs.
Book Celebrity Solstice
9. Crystal Symphony
The 848-passenger Crystal Symphony delivers on its luxury promise with excellent food, ritzy touches (alcohol is included in the rates), and great entertainment, all in an attractive ship that draws repeat passengers. While this ship was built in 1995, a 2017 refurbishment has left the vessel looking fresher. It even introduced some fun new dining venues like a Brazilian steakhouse and family-style Chinese restaurant, adding more options to the already solid lineup of restaurants. There's plenty of entertainment offered, including a wealth of educational activities, great theater shows, and lots of live music, plus an attractive pool and spa.
Book Crystal Symphony
You'll Also Like:


text:
Winter Wonder Lane Cool White LED Mini Light Set with Green Wire, 120-Count
Spend your holiday dreaming of a white Christmas with these beautiful M5 lights. Made with advanced LED technology, the lights use up to 70% less energy than traditional lights, making them perfect for energy efficient lighting. Display them throughout your home or connect up to 22 sets (sold separately) for a complete outdoor light show.
- 120 - White LED mini lights for festive decoration
- Uses up to 70% less power than traditional lights
- Durable and break resistant bulbs with 25,000 hour life
- Connect up to 22 sets end-to-end, (sold separately)
- Perfect for holiday decorating indoors and outdoors
- Model number: 585-1615-W
- Lighted length: 32.2'
- Total length: 34.6'
- Material: Plastic, electrical, LED
- Wattage: 9.4
- For decoration use only
Return Policy
If you wish to return your online order, please visit your order history to start the return process. If you have any issues, contact our Customer Care Support Center at 1-866-BIG-LOTS (244-5687) for assistance with making your return. Please be prepared to provide your order number and email address, or your rewards number, so that we may better assist you.
For return terms, see our full Returns Policy.
For return terms, see our full Returns Policy.
Already own this item? Share your thoughts, we value your opinion.
Be The First To Write A Review


text:
According to the American Diabetes Association, about 23.6 million people (7.8 percent of the United States population) have diabetes. Diabetics must constantly monitor their feet. With a diabetic foot, a wound as small as a blister from wearing a shoe that is too tight can cause a lot of damage. Diabetes decreases blood flow, so injuries are slow to heal. When your wound is not healing, it is at risk for infection, and as a diabetic, your infections spread quickly. Foot problems are a big risk in diabetics, which is why our physicians are highly trained in this area and will monitor you feet to prevent severe consequences.
First Step Foot Care specializes in the delivery of evidence based diabetic foot care in the tri-county area that focuses on amputation prevention and limb preservation. Our physicians take a multi-disciplinary approach involving endocrinology, vascular surgery, internal medicine and infectious disease and will individualize each treatment plan.


text:
Frequently Asked Questions About Donating
1. How will my gift be used?
Unrestricted gifts are used to support the Justice & Diversity Center's mission in areas where funding is needed most.
2. May I designate my gift to the program of my choice?
Yes. You may designate your gift to one or multiple programs. If you donate through the website, you will see options on the donate page to direct your gift to specific programs. If you are sending in a check, please note in a cover letter how you would like your gift directed.
3. Can I designate my donation to support all of the Diversity Educational programs?


text:
Under the Dome
Cook Report gives Clay Aiken breathing room
U.S. Rep. Renee Ellmers still has a lock on re-election – but .
That's the analysis by the authoritative and nonpartisan Cook Political Report in a long piece published Friday about Clay Aiken's chances of an upset.
For reasons laid out in detail in the article, The Cook Report "as a precaution" has moved the 2nd Congressional District seat from "solid Republican" to "likely Republican."
Daylight for Aiken comes after the Report sat down with him and came away impressed with his grasp of the issues, passion and sense of political realism.
Ellmers' district has been gerrymandered to further bolster a GOP candidate. But that could work against her, the Report says: Most of the redrawn district is new to Ellmers, a Republican from Dunn, and more people recognize the pop singer's name than they do hers.
There's always a chance that the North Carolina legislature's swing to the hard right could bring a backlash from those who think differently about education and voting rights, the article says. And Sen. Kay Hagan's re-election machine could turn out Democratic voters beneficial to Aiken.
All that and more – big missteps by Ellmers, for example – would have to line up in Aiken's favor. "He needs a perfect storm like we've rarely seen to beat Ellmers," the Report concludes.
The piece barely mentions Aiken's other obstacle: He still has a Democratic primary to survive against a rival who is expected to be well-financed. The Report says he shouldn't have much trouble defeating Keith Crisco, and being a celebrity, he shouldn't have trouble raising enough money.
Still, the analysis goes, Ellmers is "the overwhelming favorite to win."


text:
Douglas Board of Selectmen
Budget Workshop Minutes - March 27, 2007
Approved October 16, 2007
Call to Order: Madam Chair Shirley Mosczynski called the workshop to order at 6:28 pm in the Resource Room at the Municipal Center.
In attendance: Paula Brouillette-Vice Chair, Mitch Cohen, Mike Hughes, Executive Administrator Michael Guzinski and Administrative Assistant Suzanne Kane.
Others: Police Chief Patrick Foley
- Police: Department Over-view/Proposal for Two New Officers (Handout): Mike G – Recommended it would be beneficial for the Chief to give a brief over view of how this would affect the overall plan, budget, operations of the department and answer any questions. Chief Foley – Most of the budget is currently locked into contracts and negotiations. Another session held today and discussion came up about adding positions. Hopefully we can get the Union to give and take on some concessions. Five years back we started adding full time positions. Three years in a row we were going to add a full time position and deplete the part timers which was contingent on over ride last year that was defeated.
- Back in January I gave a five year plan to add six full time positions and have only one part timer who has been with us almost 30 years. Days of having part time employees is not what it used to be.
- Another issue is liability.
- Currently:13 full timers, staff between 8 and 10 part timers that we have to make sure they're trained and certified.
- Day shift running short by one officers December 2005 disability that has not been filled, retirement papers submitted, most likely be within the next 3 months.
- Department received 11,000 calls for services last year with 391 varied arrests.
- Last year "Operation Clean Sweep" (narcotics) resulted in 20 plus arrests.
- Motor vehicle crashes down, more emphasis on police visibility.
- Almost 3,400 citations issued-half for speeding, the number one complaint.
- Receiving grants, although small used for: Upgrading cruisers with voice activated lap tops so officers can do their work in the field, Upgrading our telephone system, Outfitted the department with computers, Created our own interview room-under new mass laws every interview has to be video and audio taped, Identity theft booklet created, Maintain training yearly, Child Seat Technician position-a lot of calls from parents making sure their child's seat is installed properly, DARE and Officer Phil Programs continued.
This year we have a resource officer that 25% of his time is dedicated at the High School from a $5500. grant they received. He has an office and spends approximately eight hours a week there, depending on the schools needs. Positive feedback from the principal, something that should've been done awhile ago. Hoping to receive more grant money to expand this to a full time position that will over see all three schools.
Additional Staffing-Looking to gain the position I had, add another and stay within the budget by reduction in the part time staff. Believe I can basically fund 75% of those two positions from the budget I have now.
FY 2008 Budget reviewed (Handout): Chief Foley thanked Paula for sitting in on the discussion last week and the Boards' support. Here for 12 years, work within the budget, manage the department and have a good core group. The Town is growing and demands we're getting are not what we had ten years ago.
Chief Foley left at 6:51 pm.
Mike G - reviewed the following:
- MSBA Re-imbursements: Working with Jeanne and Sharon regarding reimbursement. Sharon is rapping up questions and issues on the interest with them making sure we all have the same numbers.
- School Modular Units: Worked with Jeanne to successfully bring back $75,000 to be included within the project. Brings us to $20,000 away from maxing out.
- Conservation-Community Bulletin Board: Meeting scheduled April 17th. Waiver needed for the permit to dig a trench for the electricity, it's within 100' of wetlands. Will check with Mr. Brotherton making sure those quotes are still accurate and will get it in writing.
- Call from Sheriff Guy Glodis' Office: They received the letter and willing to come out in May to work on both projects.
- Fire Union Contract: Received signed copies. Copy will be put in the Board's packets.
- Chapter 43D-Request/Hal Davis EDC Chair: Email received, requesting the Board consider putting this Article on the Warrant, copy put in Boards folders. Contact Hal for more information, Bill to exactly identify the parcels and request Town Counsel's guidance for this new issue.
- MOU North Village-Draft: Putting together for Town and Special Town Meeting Warrants. Email to the Board by end of Friday.
- Nancy Lane-Superintendent & Dean Iaccobucci-School Business Manager: Meet April 3rd to discuss getting a vote of the Boards' support on a possible addition to the Elementary School and repair/renovation to the Immediate Elementary. Paperwork needs to be submitted to the State by June 30th. Will have to request a waiver for the Elementary from MSBA, as work was done within the last ten years but is in serious need of help.
- Mitch – Subletting Upstairs: Plan from the School Committee to bring in an outside vendor to run school related services which would be another tenant of this building. This will affect parking, use of the gym, insurance and maintenance of the building. Mike G – Will bring this up at meeting with Nancy and Dean tomorrow.
Mike G - Budget Review (Handouts): Some assistance from Town Accountant.
Reviewed the list of program changes with approximate costs for FY07 to FY08 and budget changes that have been made since the budget books issued.
- Draft FY06, FY07 and FY08 (Governor's):
Bottom line pretty much the same except: Blackstone Valley Debt Exclusion and Snow/Ice Deficit ($50,000). Will check with John, Highway Superintendent on the final figure. Other:
Community Development Secretary: Increase in Hours
Fire Department Secretary: Increase in Hours
COA Outreach Coordinator: Increase in Hours
Library: Increase in Hours
Veterans: New Location/Renovations
BV Tech Level Funded: Lack of Douglas Enrollment
Regional Animal Control w/Uxbridge and Mendon: Town of Mendon putting together a
Draft Agreement. Recommend we eliminate the Animal Control Revolver and
enforce licensing fees.
Paula- Snow & Ice: Mike G- will talk to John to get the numbers. Only had two storms but they were major ones.
Certified Free Cash Breakdown: Where it has been spent to date and what's remaining.
Six Pages of Updated Budget Breakdown Reviewed: Columns on the right show the percent change and where the trends are. Not many unusual changes.
Housing Authority: Increase for the printing of "Douglas Residents Resource Guide"
Fire & Ambulance: Contract related-call back Fire Fighters. Ambulance fees
Building Department Stipends: Adelle did a survey of area towns and found we were below the average fee for the plumbing and electrical inspectors. There either hasn't been a change in a long time or none at all. She offered to attend a meeting if requested
ZBA: Paula- Requested analysis be done. Mike G – Spoke to Colin, the board meets April 12th, Mike requested they discuss consultant/attorney costs vs fees. Shirley- A breakdown was requested of what developers were charged
Education: Sharon has been working to get that budget more accurate. Needs more information from the school: payroll and number of employees. Open enrollment closes on Thursday.
Budget Scenario: Mike G – Worked with Jeanne. A lot of 'ifs" and requires a lot of discussion. Current Budget Deficit: ($1,131,780) Use of Available Free Cash?
General Government and Schools: Limited to a 5.4% FY08 budget increase/reduction
General Government Reductions: John always co-operates. If Cemetery needs supplies Highway will help
COLA: Will send a letter to Personnel Board recommending 2 ½% across the board for FY08
Expenditures Summary Review: Excluding Retirement, Unemployment Debt, Employee
Benefits & Insurance. Jeanne has done a breakdown of the numbers based on the original requests and changes based on 5.4%. Excludes self-supporting programs.
Ambulance Receipts Reserved for Appropriation: Transfer Out increasing steadily. Now adding debt of the ambulance. Consideration of adding an EMT would have to go on the General Government side.
Free Cash: Mike G- Amount the Board is comfortable applying toward the budget, any questions or issues about the programs added to the budget or any reduction in current services. Would like to give Dean and Nancy a number we're looking at for tomorrow's meeting. Used $600,000 from free cash last year, the less you have to use the better, have to look at how we're moving forward long term financially for the Town and this is what we're going to do. Right now we're at 5.4%. Through review found that most Towns goal is to reach and maintain 5% of their operating budget in their Stabilization Account for emergencies. For us-$1.1 million. Need the Boards' feedback based on that, further review or cuts. The School will also have to look long term financially.
Discussion: All agreed Don't particularly like to use all of Free Cash, we should wean quicker. If our goal is $1.1 million, we could in theory pay for Capital another year and a half, but don't see it helping reach the goal we expect to. If anything improves from the State it will probably be Chapter 70, want to make sure the money received, we feel the surplus equally with the School. Any increases in local aid in any account is shared equally. Frustration with the State not knowing what the numbers are going to be like.
Have to look at salaries with COLA's and Steps consuming most of our new growth. Would like to see an additional scenario-take free cash and split it half and half to support the budget and an analysis where it came from. Over ride last year failed. There may not be a Prop 2 ½ over ride in this Town for years to come. Try to balance some Free Cash and some Stabilization to keep our Capital Program healthy. We have to look at finding sources of revenue like setting fees to where they should be for those appropriate costs and get health insurance under some control. Need the school's co-operation on that. We just don't have the revenues to keep up with the expectations of the employees you have.
Mike G- Free Cash Policy states it should be used for one time expenditure. I can show the reduction numbers easy enough. Where those cuts are made is more tricky and going to come to tough decisions.
Will let the School know the Board's looking at free cash usage of $330,000 or $500,000 and want to fund at least half Capital projects with the remaining Free Cash if you agree. We've tried since I've been here to reduce the amount of Free Cash used as much as possible. Have decreased from $900,000 and think if we could get it down to $500,000 we'd be moving in the right direction at the same time not make cuts. Budgets go up every, by some means we have no control over and if you ease your way out of it that'll free up money to pay almost half the capital projects. Obviously the pain will be deeper with the school and relay our policy is to wean us off Free Cash for operational purposes.
Program Changes: There's nothing that's not needed. Programs are justified. We'll go through budget by budget, take some time and work with Jeanne and find the $32,000. If we get funding from the State we'll reinstate the programs. Also look at Health Insurance, that doesn't come under our Town costs it's a fixed cost shared. If you cut a person than you have to pay unemployment.
FinCom: Scheduled for April 2nd with all departments and invite Dr. Fitzpatrick, try to rap up the budget work on the 9th, hearing on the 18th and meet again on the 19th to make their recommendations and vote on the budget and warrant articles.
Future Meetings: Next Tuesday, April 3rd at 6:00 pm to talk about the budget and recommended cuts to talk about the $32,000, feedback from the School, and on the 10th at 6:00 recommend signing the warrant. Pam is anxious to get recommendations from the Board. Will also have the draft warrant and recommend signing it on the 10th. Make sure it's publicly announced on the meeting on the 17th.
Adjournment- Mitch Cohen at 8:54 pm. Seconded – Mike Hughes. All - aye.
Respectfully Submitted:
Jane L. Alger
Administrative Secretary


text:
Living room decor Wednesday, January 10th 2018.
Choose seating with legs so more of the floor can be seen this will make the room appear bigger. This trick lends itself well to a country living room, as many classic-style sofas and armchairs are finished with beautiful turned wooden legs. Rather than choosing matching seating from the same range, create an eclectic look by teaming a selection of pieces upholstered in different fabrics. Shopping this way means you can compare seating from several retailers to find slimline pieces that are better suited to a compact room.
About Us
© 2005-2019 Living Room. Reproduction without explicit permission is prohibited. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Our Common Future
|World Commission on Environment and Development
|Oxford University Press
Publication date
Our Common Future, also known as the Brundtland Report in recognition of former Norwegian Prime Minister Gro Harlem Brundtland's role as Chair of the World Commission on Environment and Development (WCED), was published in 1987 by the United Nations through the Oxford University Press.
Its targets were multilateralism and interdependence of nations in the search for a sustainable development path. The report sought to recapture the spirit of the Stockholm Conference which had introduced environmental concerns to the formal political development sphere. Our Common Future placed environmental issues firmly on the political agenda; it aimed to discuss the environment and development as one single issue.
The document was the culmination of a "900-day" international-exercise which catalogued, analysed, and synthesised: written submissions and expert testimony from "senior government representatives, scientists and experts, research institutes, industrialists, representatives of non-governmental organizations, and the general public" held at public hearings throughout the world.
The Brundtland Commission's mandate was to:[1]
- " re-examine the critical issues of environment and development and to formulate innovative, concrete, and realistic action proposals to deal with them;
- strengthen international cooperation on environment and development and to assess and propose new forms of cooperation that can break out of existing patterns and influence policies and events in the direction of needed change; and
- raise the level of understanding and commitment to action on the part of individuals, voluntary organizations, businesses, institutes, and governments" (1987: 347). "The Commission focused its attention in the areas of population, food security, the loss of species and genetic resources, energy, industry, and human settlements - realizing that all of these are connected and cannot be treated in isolation one from another"
The Brundtland Commission Report recognised that human resource development in the form of poverty reduction, gender equity, and wealth redistribution was crucial to formulating strategies for environmental conservation, and it also recognised that environmental-limits to economic growth in industrialised and industrialising societies existed. The Brundtland Report claimed that poverty reduces sustainability and accelerates environmental pressures – creating a need for the balancing between economy and ecology.[2] As such, the Report offered "[the] analysis, the broad remedies, and the recommendations for a sustainable course of development" within such societies (1987: 16). However, the Report was unable to identify the mode(s) of production that are responsible for degradation of the environment, and in the absence of analysing the principles governing market-led economic growth, the Report postulated that such growth could be reformed (and expanded); this lack of analysis resulted in an obfuscated-introduction of the term sustainable development.[3]
The publication of Our Common Future and the work of the World Commission on Environment and Development laid the groundwork for the convening of the 1992 Earth Summit and the adoption of Agenda 21, the Rio Declaration and to the establishment of the Commission on Sustainable Development.
An oft-quoted definition of sustainable development is defined in the report as:
- "development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs."
In addition, key contributions of Our Common Future to the concept of sustainable development include the recognition that the many crises facing the planet are interlocking crises that are elements of a single crisis of the whole [4] and of the vital need for the active participation of all sectors of society in consultation and decisions relating to sustainable development.
See also
- ↑ World Commission on Environment and Development (1987). Our Common Future. Oxford: Oxford University Press. p. 27. ISBN 019282080X.
- ↑ Pyla, Panayiota (2012). "Beyond Smooth Talk". Design and Culture. 4 (3): 273–278.
- ↑ http://www.islandvulnerability.org/m/ahmedm.pdf
- ↑ Development, World Commission on Environment and. "Our Common Future: From One Earth to One World - A/42/427 Annex, Overview - UN Documents: Gathering a body of global agreements". www.un-documents.net.
Further reading
- Ahmed, Faiz (2008). An Examination of the Development Path Taken by Small Island Developing States (PDF). (pp. 17–26)
- Iris Borowy, Defining Sustainable Development: the World Commission on Environment and Development (Brundtland Commission), Milton Park: earthscan/Routledge, 2014
External links
|Wikisource has original text related to this article:


text:
Sirui P-204C Aluminum Monopod
- Rs4,499.00
- Availability:In Stock
- Brand: Sirui
- Product Code: Sirui P-204C Aluminum Monopod
Product Highlights
- Load Capacity: 22 lb
- Max Height: 66.9"
- Closed Length: 21.6"
- Sections: 4
- Weight: 1.3 lb
- Retractable Steel Spike
- Wrist Strap
- Foam Grip
The P-204C Aluminum Monopod is a portable, lightweight camera support that sets up quickly and is ideal for fast moving situations like sporting events, where tripods lack portability and take up too much room.
The monopod has a maximum height of 66.9", folds down to 21.6" and supports up to 22 lb while weighing in at only 1.3 lb. This updated version of the P-204 has smaller, more ergonomically designed twist locks, allowing you to more easily collapse and expand the monopod. The rubber foot twists to reveal a retractable stainless steel spike to maintain stability on hard or soft surfaces. Its head mounting platform has a reversible 1/4"-20 & 3/8"-16 screw to accommodate your choice of ball or pan head. A foam grip on the top section provides comfort when holding or carrying the monopod.


text:
For the most demanding professional computing tasks Linux is now well established, but few people use Linux on their desktop PC. Linux has come to be recognized as the best system, but is apparently still is not the system of choice. Most computers still run Microsoft Windows (TM), and although […]
Free Open Source Linux By Red Flag
Red Flag provides April 19 open source Linux Desktop 6.0 SP3 with Openoffice and Linux firewall for free download. The installation and setup are easy.
Microsoft Windows Copycat – China's YLMF Linux
YLMF Linux is a blatant copycat of Windows XP, but Microsoft won't be able to do much about it, since it's from China. Those afraid of Linux now have a chance to learn.


text:
Union home secy discusses security situation with J-K CM
Srinagar: Union Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi today met Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Mehbooba Mufti here and discussed the security situation in the state.
Mehrishi, who arrived here this morning a day after a young Kashmiri Army officer was abducted and shot dead by militants in Shopian district, is also scheduled to call on Governor N N Vohra later in the day.
He will also chair a meeting of senior security officials, including Director General of Police S P Vaid, to get a first-hand information about the security scenario in the state, particularly in Kashmir Valley.
"During the meeting, the Union home secretary discussed the overall situation in the state with the Chief Minister," an official spokesman said.
Jammu and Kashmir had witnessed violence during the April 9 bypoll to the Srinagar Lok Sabha seat in which eight people lost their lives in more than 200 incidents.
The Election Commission had also cancelled the May 25 bypoll to Anantnag Lok Sabha seat, saying situation there was not feasible for holding election.
There have been protests by students in the Valley last month against alleged police excesses. Students, including girls, were seen pelting stones on security personnel in these incidents.


text:
Do you want to try out a fun and energetic style of dance? We are often being asked whether we teach. We do, by prior arrangement, mainly in the autumn and winter when we are not busy with folk festivals. Come and visit us to see whether this style of dance is for you. Download […]
Diary Archives
More Dancers WantedTuesday, September 27th, 2016
Upcoming Events
No events are listed


text:
LED Strip/Tape Light 2835 SMD IP33 Rated, 600 LED, 5 Meters - White has a rating of stars based on reviews.
LED Strip/Tape Light 2835 SMD IP33 Rated, 600 LED, 5 Meters - White
Add lighting and colour to any decor
LED Strip/Tape lights are very popular with both the DIY crowd and professionals due to their versatility, convenience, cost and ease of installation. You can add task lighting to counters, change the mood of a room or add safety lighting in a relatively quick time.Features:
- Low power consumption,
- Super-bright with low running temperature
- IP33 rating, no silicone, protection from bumps from person or tools larger than 2.5mm and protection against spraying water at up to 60 fl from the vertical direction.
- Peel and Stick, self-adhesive backing with for secure and easy application
- Flexible, can be applied to uneven or curved surfaces
- Size adjustable - lights can be cut to fit the size of your project (cut lines every 3 LED lights) or they can be extended by attaching another roll or cut length of LED Strip (either by soldering or using LED quick connectors)
- Long lifespan - approximately 50,000* hours (*depending on application/installation)
- View angle: 120° - 140°
- Working Voltage: 12VDC
- LED Quantity: 600 LED chips per 5 Meter Roll - 120 LED chips per 1 Meter
- Working Temperature : -20 to 50°
- Protection Rate: IP33
- Size: L500cm (5M) x W 1cm x T0 H 0.25cm
- LED Type: 3528
- PCB Background: White
1 x Roll LED Lights - 5 Meters (16ft) continuous length
Installation Note:
We also carry optional AC Power Adapters, Remote Controls, Quick Connectors, Extension Wire and Housings.
- For home or garden use, please note this strip light cannot be plugged into the mains on a house directly!! There are two bare wire at the end of each led strip, you will need a Power Adapter Plug and a Power Supply (both sold separately) to provide power to the lights.For vehicle or boat use, the voltage from the battery is 12v DC already so you can install it directly, no need for an additional adapter or power supply.
- For use around water or wet environments (IP65 Rated Strips or higher), such as in aquarium or pond or garden, please note that the IP65 Rating does not allow you to submerge the lights in the water and the power supply, adapters or connectors must be kept away from any forms of water and secured in a duck or waterproof electrical box.
- Each LED strip has positive and negative wire
- The LED strips do not require any resistors, they are ready to work on any 12 volt power source.
We also carry optional AC Power Adapters, Remote Controls, Quick Connectors, Extension Wire and Housings.
We Also Recommend
LED Strip/Tape Super Bright Tri-Light 5050 SMD IP33 or IP65 Rated, 300 LED's, 5 Meters - Assorted Colours
$2199 $21.99
Save $18
18 Watt Flat Par Can Light 18 LED Lights RGB Colour Mixing 7 Channel DMX512 Disco DJ Stage
$4999 $49.99
Save $20