text:
NEW YORK – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg unveiled the nation's first comprehensive, geographically targeted emergency notification system for cellphones on Tuesday, declaring the launch to be a "quantum leap forward in using technology to help keep people safe."
Flanked by federal officials, members of New York's congressional delegation, the city's top law-enforcement officials, and top executives from the nation's largest wireless companies, Bloomberg detailed the Personal Localized Alerting Network (PLAN) at a press conference overlooking ground zero of the 9/11 attacks nearly a decade ago.
PLAN is a free service that will send geographically-targeted, emergency text alerts to enabled mobile devices, alerting citizens of "imminent threats to safety" in their area. The service will be rolled out in New York City by the end of 2011 – at least two quarters, the Mayor emphasized, before the rest of the nation.
The new service represents one of the most ambitious public-safety initiatives since 9/11 and is the product of a joint public-private partnership between New York, FEMA, the FCC and the nation's wireless companies. With four months to go before the 10-year anniversary of 9/11, federal, state and local officials are working to implement next-generation emergency communications services, as well as to build the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and the World Trade Center Memorial.
Bloomberg announced PLAN on a brilliantly clear day in Manhattan, standing in front of One World Trade Center, which construction crews are working to build.
"In both the public and private sectors, I've always believed in the need to harness technology in new ways, including ways that its designers hadn't anticipated," Bloomberg said. "The City's opt-in Notify NYC system is a great example of that: It alerts people to dangers and delays via e-mail, text and phone, and it has become a national model of emergency communication."
"But given the kinds of threats made against New York City at the World Trade Center, Times Square and other places popular with visitors and tourists, we'll be even safer when authorities can broadcast warnings to everyone in a geographic area regardless of where they came from or bought their phone," Bloomberg said.
PLAN runs on existing wireless networks but only a handful of the newest mobile phones are currently compatible, Bloomberg said, and they require a software download. The assembled wireless-company executives, including AT&T CEO Randall L. Stephenson and Verizon CEO Ivan Seidenberg, pledged their support for the system and said new devices will be equipped with a PLAN chip.
Once operational, citizens will receive three types of alerts from the system: alerts issued by the President of the United States, alerts involving "imminent threats to safety of life," and Amber Alerts, which are designed to help find missing children. About 90 percent of New Yorkers who have a PLAN-capable mobile device will be able to receive alerts from the system, also known as the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), by the end of 2011.
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski, a native of Great Neck, New York, praised Bloomberg and thanked the wireless executives for their participation. AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile and Sprint will all support the service.
"Communications technology – and in particular mobile broadband – has the potential to revolutionize emergency response," Genachowski said. "Our communications networks need to be reliable and resilient in times of emergency. The FCC is working with carriers to ensure that they are."
Genachowski said the PLAN system will have the ability to override existing network traffic in times of emergency to ensure that critical alerts reach citizens. "Think of it like an HOV lane on the highway for emergency alerts," he said, adding that a list of compatible phones would be posted soon on the FCC's website.
Officials didn't go into detail about the technical specifications of the new network. But there are hardware and software requirements needed in order to facilitate a secure, virtual "fast lane" during a real emergency.
FEMA Administrator Craig Fugate pointed to the recent catastrophic tornadoes in the Southeast as events where the system could have played a key role in alerting citizens of the imminent danger.
"This new technology could become a lifeline for millions of Americans and is another tool that will strengthen our nation's resilience against all hazards," Fugate said.
New York City faces unique threats. Al-Qaida, and copycats, have repeatedly attempted to attack New York City and were successful in two cases: the World Trade Center bombing of 1993 and the 9/11 attacks. In the decade since 9/11 the authorities have foiled over a dozen other plots, including attempts to blow up subway tunnels and Times Square, arguably the most heavily visited tourist attraction in the world.
New York City Police Commissioner Ray Kelly said his department prefers to stop threats before they happen, but said the new system will play a key role in alerting citizens to emergencies in progress.
"When a catastrophe is the product of terrorism or other man-made evil, the NYPD's goal is to stop it before it happens," Kelly said. "We prefer to be emergency preventers than emergency responders. But, obviously, we must be prepared to do both. This new alert system is a welcome addition to our arsenal of readiness."
Because PLAN can target emergency alerts to specific geographical areas, the system will be useful in alerting citizens to stay out of a particular area in the event of an emergency, so that first responders can work as quickly and efficiently as possible, said New York City Fire Commissioner Salvatore J. Cassano.
"If we have a major hazmat incident or other large-scale situation, this tool will help us make sure that people in the immediate vicinity of the incident have the information they need to stay safe and stay away from the area," Cassano said. "In many cases, it's just as important for the public to know what not to do, as it is to know what to do. These PLAN alerts will keep the public informed, and keep our members focused on the task at hand."
During the press conference, Bloomberg was asked whether the city would be offering any incentives for people to use the PLAN service.
"Yes, to save your life," the Mayor replied. "That's the incentive. You have to take some responsibility. We're not going to pay you to save your own life. It's just something you should do."
All Photos: Sam Gustin/Wired.com
See Also:- Bloomberg Announces Launch of New York City Media Lab Website


text:
how did they measuring things in the 17th c
i am gessing that they had a bit of rope with knots in it like a tap measure
can any out shie some light on this please
measuring things
Moderator: Moderators
3 posts • Page 1 of 1
Re: measuring things
With a Rule?
Always have a plan 'B'
- Henri De Ceredigion
- Posts: 323
- Joined: Sun Jul 22, 2012 9:12 pm
- Location: Llanrhystud, Ceredigion, Wales
- Contact:
Re: measuring things
shaunt87 wrote:how did they measuring things in the 17th c i am gessing that they had a bit of rope with knots in it like a tap measure can any out shie some light on this please
I don't claim to be an expert on measuring things in the 17th century (and considering that this is based on French measurements it may not be any help to you at all) but given that the French used points, lignes, pouce, pied du roi and toises as their basic level of measuring, I get the impression they used the royal body as an basis. However, there is a very useful page from the University of Nottingham https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/manuscriptsandspecialcollections/researchguidance/weightsandmeasures/introduction.aspx which is all about the history of weights and measures which might be infinitely more helpful.
Could I ask your interest in 17th century measuring? The reason I ask is that as someone who is trying to become more 17th century is their general outlook any additional help would be very much appreciated.
3 posts • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Thomas Barkowsky, Christian Freksa, Mary Hegarty, Ric Lowe
Organizing committee for the AAAI Spring Symposium on Reasoning with Mental and External Diagrams: Computational Modeling and Spatial Assistance
This page is copyrighted by AAAI. All rights reserved. Your use of this site constitutes acceptance of all of AAAI's terms and conditions and privacy policy.


text:
– Posted using MobyPicture.com
Brooklyn Tweeters
FG/CH Moms&Pops Tweeters
FG/CH Restaurant blogs
Ft. Greene/Clinton Hill Tweeps
– Posted using MobyPicture.com
(Click on flyer to make larger.)
We already knew this was coming but this just in from Max Power:
You Are Invited To A BLOODY BATTLE!
WHEN: Saturday September 13th voting begins at 4pm ends at 9pm. Stop by just to vote or party all night! Winners will be posted for those who are unable to stay 'til the end.
WHERE: Pillow Cafe – 505 Myrtle Ave between Ryerson and Grand, Clinton Hill Brooklyn. Subways: C or G to Clinton/Washington
WHO: Max Power VS Dekalb Ave
-Rustik outside.in
-Bonita outside.in
-Chez Oscar
WHAT: A bloody mary contest with a winner determined via a blind popular vote. Mixes are labeled A-F. The voting populace purchases a "Flight" of Bloodies, voting on their favorite mix without knowing the bloody identity. Each constituent turns in their ballot for a discount on the first order of their favorite mix. We calculate votes and number of each bloody sold to determine the winner. We announce the winner and which mix is whose after voting ends. It will also be posted afterwards for those who have to leave before voting ends. In case of a tie there is a special judges panel.
WHY: An ongoing battle to find the best bloody in Brooklyn! (aka The World!!) The Brooklyn Battle will culminate with all winners from each neighborhood competing for the Brooklyn Bloody Crown. Then it's on to Manhattan… with a brief stop in Costa Rica.
FAQ: Read More »


text:
Vitamin E is the name of a group of eight fat-soluble vitamins known as tocopherols and tocotrienols.
Doctors may prescribe high doses of vitamin E for people who have digestive conditions that make it very difficult for them to absorb vitamin E, or to help treat tardive dyskinesia, a movement disorder.
Vitamin E is an antioxidant, meaning it helps prevent damage to cells and their DNA by neutralizing harmful molecules called free radicals.
Vitamin E deficiencies are extremely rare in humans, however, premature babies with very low birth weights (less than 1.5 grams) and people who have certain digestive problems are most likely to be at risk for a deficiency.
Signs and symptoms of vitamin E deficiency include numbness or tingling in the toes, feet, and hands; conditions affecting the retina of the eye; weakened immune system; and inability to control bodily movements.
Foods like nuts, seeds, and vegetable-based oils are some of the most common sources of vitamin E.
Wheat germ oil is one of the most potent food sources.
Sunflower seeds and peanuts, and the oils and butters made from these plants, provide large amounts of vitamin E.
Broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, kiwi, and mangoes are also rich in vitamin E.
Vitamin E - whether taken by mouth or applied to skin or hair - may have cosmetic benefits.
There are some claims that it may help heal small burns and diminish scars, except those caused by acne.
It might also soften skin and reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, according to some anecdotal claims.
You should not take vitamin E if you're allergic to it or any ingredient in the supplement.
If you have an iron or vitamin K deficiency or a blood clotting disorder due to low levels of Factor II (hypoprothrombinemia), ask your doctor if it's safe for you to take vitamin E.
Vitamin E is considered safe to use during pregnancy when taken as a dietary supplement at the doses recommended for your age and condition.
Vitamin E in high doses, however, may pose risks to an unborn baby.
You and your doctor should discuss whether the benefit of doses of vitamin E is worth the potential risk.
Doctors generally consider vitamin E safe to take while breastfeeding your baby.
Tell your doctor is your are pregnant, planning a pregnancy, or breastfeeding before taking a vitamin E supplement.
The most common serious side effect is bleeding.
In babies, vitamin E may cause a potentially life-threatening defect in the intestines called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC).
Tell your doctor and pharmacist all the medications you're taking.
This includes prescriptions and over-the-counter (OTC) medications, vitamins and other dietary supplements (nutritional shakes, protein powders, etc.), herbal remedies, and illegal and recreational drugs.
If you're taking mineral oil, do not take vitamin E.
Ask your doctor or pharmacist about vitamin E if you're taking any of these drugs:
Also, remember that vitamin E can thin the blood, so be mindful if you're taking other supplements that may have a similar effect, such as fish oil or omega-3 fatty acids, ginseng, gingko biloba, garlic, or St. John's wort.
Both vitamin E and alcohol increase the risk of bleeding, so avoid alcohol while taking vitamin E.
Scientists do not know whether or not the liver processes vitamin E the same way it does grapefruit juice.
Avoid grapefruit or the juice while taking vitamin E.
You can buy vitamin E capsules over-the-counter in doses of 100 international units (IU), 200 IU, 400 IU, 600 IU, and 1000 IU.
You can also find vitamin E oils in varying doses to apply to your skin and hair.
Your doctor will determine how much vitamin E you need to treat an illness or a deficiency.
You can read guidelines for how much vitamin E to take for your age, gender, and condition, on the National Institutes of Health (NIH) website.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level (UL) for men and women over 18 years old is 1,000 milligrams (mg) a day.
If you think you have taken too much vitamin E, contact an emergency room at 911 or your local poison control center (800-222-1222) right away.
If you miss a dose of Vitamin E, try to take it as soon as you remember.
If it's almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and take your next dose at the regular time.
Don't double your dose.
A: Vitamin E is a generic term for tocopherols and tocotrienols. Vitamin E is a family of alpha-, beta-, gamma-, and delta-tocopherols and corresponding four tocotrienols. Vitamin E, a fat-soluble vitamin, has recently been in the news due to the controversy on the amount recommended for health benefits. It is best known for its antioxidant properties. Antioxidants are compounds that protect the body from "free radicals," the by-products of energy metabolism that can damage cells and contribute to the development of diseases such as heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer's disease. The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) for vitamin E is 15 milligrams a day. At this time, the American Heart Association discourages the use of high dose vitamin E supplements and promotes obtaining it from food sources. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulates dietary supplements as foods, not as drugs. While pharmaceutical companies are required to obtain FDA approval proving the safety or efficacy of their products prior to market entry, dietary supplements, like food, do not need to be pre-approved by the FDA. In general, dietary supplements should only be taken under the supervision of your health care provider. For more specific information, consult with your pharmacist for guidance based on your specific condition and current medications. For more health information, visit everydayhealth.com and sign up for free newsletters.
A: Vitamin E is found in foods such as vegetable oils and shortening, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin E for a female 14 years of age and older is 15 mg or 22.4 IU. Vitamin E supplementation is used to treat vitamin E deficiency. Taking too much vitamin E can be dangerous and cause toxic side effects. Symptoms of a vitamin E overdose may include fatigue, weakness, nausea, headache, blurred vision, flatulence and diarrhea. Seek emergency medical attention if you suspect you have taken too much vitamin E. Always read and follow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter products and discuss their use with your healthcare provider before taking them. You may also find helpful information at //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vitamin-e
A: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that protects cells in the body from being damaged by free radicals. Vitamin E is also important for the immune system and the body's metabolism. According to the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, most people get adequate vitamin E from the foods they eat. However, people with some disorders, such as liver diseases, cystic fibrosis, and Crohn's disease may need extra vitamin E. For people who take blood thinners and certain other medicines, vitamin E supplements may be harmful. Thus, the National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements, recommends that people check with their health care provider before taking vitamin E supplements. It is important for patients to consult with their physician or healthcare provider about any specific question regarding their medical conditions or medications; particularly before taking any action. Derek Dore, PharmD
A: Vitamin E should be stopped if there are side effects or reactions to it and there is no other reason a physician has recommended taking it. Also if certain disease states develop especially a blood clot or other bleeding issues. It is difficult to answer the question without knowing the reason behind taking the vitamin E. Some people take vitamin E just as a supplement or because of a deficiency. Other people have taken vitamin E with the hopes to ward off cancer. If there are concerns about continuing vitamin E, consult with your physician. Kimberly Hotz, PharmD
A: According to the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (//ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/), many claims have been made about the use of vitamin E for heart disease, cancer, eye disorders, and cognitive decline. The mechanisms by which vitamin E might provide an effect in these conditions include its function as an antioxidant and its roles in anti-inflammatory processes, inhibition of platelet aggregation, and immune enhancement. The available evidence from scientific studies fails to show a consistent effect for vitamin E in these conditions. Further research is needed to identify the role of vitamin E in the management of heart disease, cancer, eye disorders, and cognitive impairment. For more information on vitamin E, please consult with your healthcare practitioner and visit //www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/vitamins-meds.aspx. Michelle McDermott, PharmD
A: The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for vitamin E in women over 50 is 22.4 international units (IU) of the natural form and 33.3 IU of the synthetic form. Derek Dore, PharmD
A: That all depends on your situation. Some people are vitamin E deficient and they need to take supplements. Others use vitamin E for its potential to prevent and treat diseases, as well as increase overall health. Some current claims maintain that vitamin E effects heart disease, cancer, disorders of the eye, and memory loss. While supplements are considered beneficial, keep in mind that even over-the-counter products can interact with prescription medications and be detrimental. Taking a daily multivitamin should provide you with enough vitamin E for the daily recommended amount. If you think that taking vitamin E would be advantageous, make sure you talk with your doctor to see if he or she recommends it and what amount he or she recommends.
A: Of the vitamins you list, one concern is the vitamin E. Vitamin E is fat soluble and one should surpass the maximum recommended daily amount. Your multivitamin likely contains vitamin E, and then you are taking additional vitamin E. According to LexiComp, the upper limit of intake should not exceed 1,000 milligrams per day. To run an interaction report, you would have to provide all the vitamins that are in the particular multivitamin that you are taking. However, it appears that the vitamins you are taking in addition to your multivitamin are already available in the multivitamin. Please keep in mind that some vitamins can interact with prescription medication. As always, talk with your health care provider in regards to all vitamin supplements. Please follow this link for additional information regarding vitamins: //www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/vitamins-meds.aspx. Jennyfer Marisco, PharmD
A: Some studies have shown that vitamin E supplementation can potentially cause more problems than it helps. Unless your primary care provider or cardiologist has specifically recommended that you supplement your diet with vitamin E, I cannot recommend it at this time. Matt Curley, PharmD
A: Vitamin E has been shown in studies to cause a variety of misadventures when supplemented. I no longer recommend using vitamin E unless specifically requested by a physician or cardiologist. There is a chance that it will increase the odds of heart failure as well as playing a part in hemorrhagic stroke. Most people get more than enough from their diet. Matt Curley, PharmD
A: People used to take vitamin E in hopes of preventing heart disease, cancer, or Alzheimer?€™s. However, a study done in 2004 showed that vitamin E did not help prevent these diseases and that in high doses, greater than 400 international units (IUs), of vitamin E actually increased death rate. Large doses of vitamin E can also increase risk of bleeding. So it is no longer recommended to take large doses of vitamin E. The maximum recommended dose of vitamin E is 400 IU a day. It is okay to take a multivitamin that contains vitamin E, but doses beyond that may cause more harm than good. It can be safer to increase vitamin E intake through the diet. Foods that contain vitamin E include nuts, fortified cereals, and leafy green vegetables. Please see the following link for more information on vitamin E: //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vitamin-e. Laura Cable, PharmD
A: The use of vitamin supplements is a frequent topic of news reports and often the information is conflicting. It is important to understand that products sold as dietary or nutritional supplements in the United States do not undergo the same detailed testing that prescription drug products do to show that they are safe and effective. Supplement products can be marketed without any reliable scientific evidence of health benefits as long as the companies selling them do not claim the supplements can prevent, treat, or cure any specific disease. Concerns have also been raised with regard to manufacturing. Some supplement products may not contain the amount of the herb or substance that is written on the label, and some may include other substances (contaminants). In addition, most supplements have not been tested to find out if they interact with medicines, foods, or other herbs and supplements. Even though some reports of interactions and harmful effects may be published, full studies of interactions and effects are not often available. Because of these limitations, any information on ill effects and interactions below should be considered incomplete. Please consult with your healthcare provider who understands your full medical condition for more information about the use of vitamins and supplements. For more information, visit //www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/vitamins-meds.aspx and the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (//ods.od.nih.gov/). Michelle McDermott, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is important to good health, but doctors say that aside from the treatment of vitamin E deficiency, which is rare, there are no proven medicinal uses of vitamin E supplementation beyond the recommended daily allowance. There is, however, ongoing research concerned with numerous diseases, particularly cancer and heart disease. Please consult your health care provider for guidance in your specific case. Here is a link to more vitamin E info: //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vitamin-e. Gregory Latham, RPh
A: The use of vitamin supplements is a frequent topic of news reports and often the information is conflicting. It is important to understand that products sold as dietary or nutritional supplements in the United States do not undergo the same detailed testing that prescription drug products do to show that they are safe and effective. Supplement products can be marketed without any reliable scientific evidence of health benefits as long as the companies selling them do not claim the supplements can prevent, treat, or cure any specific disease. Concerns have also been raised with regard to manufacturing. Some supplement products may not contain the amount of the herb or substance that is written on the label, and some may include other substances (contaminants). In addition, most supplements have not been tested to find out if they interact with medicines, foods, or other herbs and supplements. Even though some reports of interactions and harmful effects may be published, full studies of interactions and effects are not often available. Because of these limitations, any information on ill effects and interactions below should be considered incomplete. Please consult with your health care provider who understands your full medical condition for more information about the use of vitamins and supplements. For more information about vitamins and supplements, visit //www.everydayhealth.com/diet-nutrition/vitamins-meds.aspx and the National Institutes of Health Office of Dietary Supplements (//ods.od.nih.gov/. Michelle McDermott, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that is best known for its antioxidant activity. There has been much interest in supplementing with it to treat and prevent a wide variety of conditions. In recent years, however, there has been some concern that high doses of the supplement may actually cause more harm than good. Early studies suggested that people with higher intakes of vitamin E may have a lower risk for heart problems, but later studies failed to confirm that vitamin E supplementation lowers the risks of such heart problems. Some sources claim that different forms of vitamin E may be better for heart health than others, but there is little scientific evidence to support such claims. At this time, neither the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) nor the American Heart Association (AHA) supports the use of vitamin E for heart health. It is believed that the anti-cancer effects of vitamin E are probably related to its antioxidant activity. There is some concern that high doses of vitamin E (more than 400 IU per day) may interfere with the antioxidant balance in the body, thereby contradicting the effects. For adults older than 18 years, the tolerable maximum dosing for supplementary Vitamin E recommended by the U.S. Institute of Medicine is 1,000 milligrams per day (equivalent to 1,500 IU). Vitamin E may be effective for several uses, but more research is needed before it can be recommended for most uses. Before you use vitamin E (especially high-dose vitamin E) for uses other than general supplementation, it is a good idea to check with your health care provider first. In 2008, a clinical trial by the name of SELECT was done. SELECT stands for the Selenium and Vitamin E Cancer Prevention Trial, a prevention clinical trial to see if one or both of these dietary supplements prevent prostate cancer. The primary goal of SELECT was to assess the effect of these substances on the number of new cases of prostate cancer diagnosed during routine clinical practice. The trial found that selenium and vitamin E, taken alone or together for an average of 5 and 1/2 years, did not prevent prostate cancer. Lori Mendoza, PharmD Poulin, PharmD
A: There are two types of vitamins: fat soluble and water soluble. The fat soluble vitamins are A,D,E, and K and can be stored in the body so build up can become toxic if large doses of these vitamins are consumed. The water soluble vitamins are the B-complex and vitamin C and are not stored very well in the body. Vitamin A helps prevent night blindness and is good for healthy skin and protection against infection. Vitamin D is necessary for the absorption and utilization of calcium in the body. Vitamin E helps transport oxygen to the blood cells and also helps protect the red blood cells. Vitamin K is necessary for normal blood clotting, and it helps maintain liver function. It also aids in the absorption of food in the intestines. Vitamin B complex vitamins (for example, vitamin B2, B12, et cetera) is necessary for a healthy nervous system, skin, appetite, and digestion. Vitamin C is necessary for healthy cells in all parts of the body. Common symptoms of vitamin deficiency are muscle cramps, nerve irritability, fragile bones, exhaustion, depression, poor appetite, constipation, skin disorders, and insomnia. If an individual's diet is found to be adequate, the person does not need vitamin supplements. Many multivitamins also contain minerals important in the diet. Iron is a mineral that is needed to help red blood cells deliver oxygen to the rest of the body. Chromium helps the body regulate metabolism, and regulate insulin and blood sugar levels. According to new research, Germanium is a new discovery the raises activity of various organs and facilitates oxygen levels. Research is still being done on Germanium but it is thought to be found in garlic, shiitake mushrooms, and healing herbs. Magnesium is another mineral that aids in relaxing nerves, assisting digestion, and activating enzymes important for protein and carbohydrate metabolism. Selenium is an essential trace element that works with Vitamin E in metabolic functions and promotes normal body growth and encourages tissue elasticity. Selenium is needed for the functioning of heart muscle and thought to possibly fight cancer. Zinc is needed for normal growth and development of the body's tissue and the synthesis of DNA. Most individuals consume adequate amounts of vitamins and minerals in their daily diet unless a deficiency is detected. Individuals with poor appetites can usually successfully fulfill their vitamin and mineral needs through a daily multivitamin. Kimberly Hotz,PharmD.
A: Diovan (valsartan) (//www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/diovan) is in the class of medications called angiotension II receptor blockers (ARBs) used to treat high blood pressure and heart failure. Diovan works by preventing the blood vessels from narrowing and improving blood flow. Vitamin E is sold as a dietary supplement that is used for Vitamin E deficiency and possibly other purposes. Because dietary supplements (e.g., vitamin E) have not been thoroughly studied in the clinical setting, possible side effects and interactions with other drugs are not well known. Also, because herbs and supplements are not strictly regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, these products are not required to be tested for effectiveness, purity, or safety. In general, dietary supplements should only be taken under the supervision of your health care provider. Kimberly Hotz, PharmD
A: The two products are not the same. They contain different dietary/nutritional supplements. Vitamin E soft gels contain tocopherol (the chemical name for vitamin E), which is a fat-soluble antioxidant. Omega-3 soft gels contain omega-3 fatty acids, sometimes called fish oils. Omega-3s have been shown to be good for heart health and reduction of cholesterol. Michelle McDermott, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is an over-the-counter dietary supplement used to treat vitamin E deficiency. Vitamin E is also found in foods such as vegetable oils and shortening, meat, eggs, milk, and leafy vegetables. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. Common side effects associated with vitamin E (especially with large doses or prolonged use) include fatigue, weakness, headache, nausea, blurred vision, gas, and diarrhea. This is not a complete list of side effects. For more information on vitamin E, visit our Web site //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vitamin-e . Please consult with your health care provider regarding the symptoms you are experiencing. Jennifer Carey, PharmD
A: You should consult your physician about the use of a vitamin E supplement during pregnancy. Keep in mind the amount of vitamin E that you typically receive from your diet and from any other vitamins that you make take. Derek Dore, PharmD
A: First of all, according to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), although vitamin E exists in several chemical forms, alpha-tocopherol is the only form that actually meets recommended daily requirements for humans. So if your doctor has recommended that you take vitamin E, you may want to discuss switching to alpha-tocopherol. Vitamin E can be purchased in most drug stores or local pharmacies as well as health food stores. Is it effective to lower cholesterol? Studies have not provided conclusive evidence that daily use of vitamin E supplements helps to prevent heart disease or reduce complications that contribute to heart disease such as high cholesterol. On the other hand, research has found that high doses of vitamin E supplements can actually be harmful to the body (it can cause bleeding), while vitamin E obtained from a well-balanced diet may be more beneficial. This is why the American Heart Association recommends that vitamin E be obtained from food sources, such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, rather than supplements. If you are concerned about your cholesterol, it is recommended that you discuss options such as diet changes and lifestyle modifications with your doctor and possibly adding medications that are approved for treating high cholesterol if deemed necessary. //www.everydayhealth.com/drugs/vitamin-e, //ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminE-HealthProfessional/ and //www.everydayhealth.com/high-cholesterol/guide/. Leslie Ako-Mbo, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that works as an antioxidant. Antioxidants protect the body's cells from damage by molecules called free radicals. Vitamin E is found in nuts, seeds, and oils, including sunflower, soybean, canola, corn, peanut, and vegetable oils. Green leafy vegetables, wheat germ, broccoli, tomatoes, and fortified foods are also good sources of vitamin E. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin E for an adult male is 15 mg or 22.4 IU per day. Vitamin E deficiencies are rare in the U.S. and mainly affect people with fat absorption disorders, such as Crohn's Disease or cystic fibrosis. The best way to get enough vitamins and minerals in your diet is to eat a balanced diet with a variety of foods. This means including foods from all of the essential food groups as described in the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) food pyramid. However, in some cases, supplementation is necessary. Talk to your doctor about whether vitamin E supplementation is needed. It is possible to get too much vitamin E, which can be dangerous. Symptoms of too much vitamin E can include unusual bruising or bleeding. If you think you have taken too much vitamin E, seek emergency medical attention or call Poison Help at 1-800-222-1222. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is an antioxidant that occurs naturally in foods such as nuts, seeds, and leafy green vegetables. Antioxidants protect cells against damage from molecules called free radicals. Free radical damage to cells may contribute to heart disease and cancer. So, many people take vitamin E to help prevent these diseases. Vitamin E is important for many processes in the body. It is also involved in the proper functioning of the immune system and metabolic processes. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended daily allowance (RDA) of vitamin E for an adult female is 15 mg or 22.4 IU. Common side effects of vitamin E include nausea, diarrhea, stomach cramps, tiredness, headache, and blurred vision. It is possible to take too much vitamin E, which can be dangerous. Seek emergency medical attention or call the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222 if you think you have taken too much vitamin E. Your doctor is best able to guide your treatment decisions based on your specific circumstances. Consult your doctor about your need for vitamin E. Always read and follow the complete directions and warnings on over-the-counter products and discuss their use with your doctor before taking them. When looking for supplements, check to see that the bottle has a USP (United States Pharmacopeia) or DSVP (Dietary Supplement Verification Program) stamp. These organizations assure that the content claims on the label are true. Sarah Lewis, PharmD
A: Vitamin E is a fat-soluble vitamin that works as an antioxidant in the body, protecting it from free radicals that come from the food we eat and the environment. The body also uses vitamin E to support the immune system. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the recommended average daily intakes for men and women older than 50 years of age are 15 mg or 22.4 IU. Vitamin E-only supplements usually contain 100 to 1,000 IU per pill. These large doses are used by people who believe that the antioxidant effects will protect them from certain diseases. Unfortunately, the use of vitamin E to prevent heart disease, cancer, or eye problems, such as macular degeneration, has not been proven in scientific studies. The risk of taking too much vitamin E is bleeding, including bleeding in the brain (also called a hemorrhagic stroke). These side effects generally occur at dosages greater than 1,100 IU per day. Vitamin E also interacts with various prescription medications, especially blood thinners. It is important to tell your healthcare provider about all dietary supplements, including vitamins, minerals, and herbals, that you take. Some products can interact with other medications or medical conditions you have. If possible, use one pharmacy for all your prescription medications and over-the-counter products. This allows your pharmacist to keep a complete record of all your prescription drugs and to advise you about drug interactions and side effects. For more specific information, consult with your doctor or pharmacist for guidance based on your health status and current medications, particularly before taking any action. Michelle McDermott, PharmD
By Frieda Wiley, PharmD, CGP, RPh | Medically Reviewed by Robert Jasmer, MD
Latest Update: 2015-06-01
Copyright © 2014 Everyday Health Media, LLC


text:
We make it easy for you by tailoring a fitness program that's right for you. We keep you motivated and on track by making sure you achieve weekly milestones. All we ask is for is 80% adherence and consistency to the overall program.
We bring the absolute best service the fitness industry has to offer. There are many ways to get in shape, but it's about staying in shape once you get to your goals.
Getting fit is an important part of your life and Brass Performance will make this as easy as possible for you. We will not only have 24 / 7 service to help you get fit, we will work with you to develop a custom fitness plan that will help you reach your fitness goals. All you need to do is contact us and we will help you reach your personal fitness goals.
Work with our team of certified personal trainers across Canada. With all the information that is out there we know that it is tough to figure out what you need to do to get in shape. When you work with us, you will be assigned your own certified personal trainer that will help you understand the best exercises and fitness plans that will help you get fit.
We don't rely on fancy gym equipment or supplements; rather we will create your customized fitness plan using exercises appropriate for your fitness level. It's not the equipment that you use, it is the hard work and effort that you put into your diet and exercise regimen that will help you achieve great results.
The most convenient personal training. With Brass Performance, you can forget about those days when you put in such hard work to see little to no results at all. They are a thing of the past. We work with your busy schedule to ensure that you get your results at the convenience you deserve.
Contact us today to book your free consultation and get your fitness plan back on track!
Catch Us On YouTube
See Us On Facebook
Recently On Our Blog
Swift Current Personal Trainer – Personal Training Program
Are you trying to lose a few extra pounds but are struggling? Is one-on-one personal training to expensive? Whether you are looking to lose some extra weight, build muscle or tone up there is a fantastic solution and Brass Performance has that solution you've been waiting for. We offer personal training to individuals living in or around Swift Current. This is a unique service offered in Swift Current that works around your schedule. Our reliable and certified Swift Current personal trainers help those who want to get fit or maintain their current fitness level, and best of all, you save hundreds, if not thousands of dollars while getting to your fitness goals. Brass Performance understands that we all lead very busy lives in today's times. We also understand that many people want to work out but don't know where to start. This is why our personal trainers are the best in the industry. It starts with the momentum to want your goals, and finishes with the proper program and direction to achieve them. If you want to lose weight, build muscle, tone or just have a regular fitness activity built into your regular routines we can help.
If you are in or around the Swift Current area, personal trainers who want to work with you are here every second of the way. Our fully qualified and trustworthy trainers are ready to conduct personal training for you – on your time, with your fitness goals as the sole priority. We invite you to enjoy a free consultation by calling 1-204-230-4057 today.
Our certified personal trainers want to hear what your fitness and weight loss goals are during your free fitness consultation. They will offer great advice and will answer any questions or concerns you may have about our fitness and workout programs. In addition, our Swift Current trainers will help set realistic expectations for your goals. Our goal is for you to feel comfortable working with our certified Swift Current personal trainers. Achieve your weight loss and fitness goals at home. The first step is the easiest – give us a call today 1-204-230-4057.
To Book Your Free In-Home Consultation, Call 1-204-230-4057 or fill out the below form:
We ensure each client is gaining muscle and achieving a level of leanness and health they desire. No guess work, with questions and concerns answered immediately, all with a one to one approach between us and the client.


text:
Please note I am not advertising their service, this is just my personal opinion. I'm not involved with any of these companies.
We have Slingshot's AYCE plan.
I'm assuming we have used the standard Slingshot/Callplus DNS configuration, becuase I haven't fooled around with that part of our internet settings up until now.
Here's the question.
I really enjoy streaming channels like the main BBC channels from the UK over our internet connection, and I have been doing so via VPN connection for years even before we got AYCE.
The Provider I used (Zattoo) Got wise, and appear to be blocking VPN connections/Tor connections now from what I have seen.
I did a google search on ways to get round this, and I stumbled on something called Tunlr. It's a free DNS service (I'm not 100% sure how that works, so please feel free to explain to me)
Not only did it give me access to Zattoo at my full ADSL2+ speeds, it also improved my latency and speeds locally.
I used to get on average 10-11mb down. With Tunlr enabled I get 13mb-15mb down. Upload stays mostly the same. I've done tests with Tunlr and Default DNS.
I also took out a paid subscription with Unblock-US, and it also works for Channel 7 On Demand from Aus, which was a suprise, Yet again a similar result with the speedtest.
Why is this?
Is it just a coincidence?


text:
Here are three features from the newly revised version of Holocaust and Human Behavior you need to know about.
Here are three features from the newly revised version of Holocaust and Human Behavior you need to know about.
Few people know about the history of World War II in East Asia and the mass violence that took place in Nanjing two years before. Consider these three reasons to teach about the Nanjing Atrocities.
World Refugee Day provides us with the opportunity to pause, learn more, and reflect on our individual, local, national, and global commitments as citizens and as human beings.
Join the Great Thanksgiving Listen, a growing national movement to gather the nation's diverse voices and to recognize the importance of intergenerational listening.
Read a Toronto educator's experience teaching his students on an educational travel trip.
Make a teachng moment out of President Trump's announcements on immigration and refugee policy.
Common Sense Education's Graphite site has named Facing History and Ourselves among its 30 best EdTech resources of 2014!
In December, 2014, Roger Brooks joined Facing History as CEO and President. This month, as Roger marked 100 days in his new role, we chatted with him about what he's learned about the organization in his first four months.
What does it mean to face history in your own community? And how do you teach a history in a community where its legacies are still unfolding?
We're so excited to be featured in My Town Tutors' list of 45 Terrific Twitter Accounts for Teachers!


text:
Extra Tools Apps 680 Apps found. category: Extra Tools × version: 9.0 ×
Odoo all import for Sales, Purchase, Invoice, BOM,Inventory,Customer/Supplier Payment, Bank Statement, Journal Entry, Picking, Product, Customer.
The Odoo RESTful API that accesses Odoo using standard HTTP GET, PUT, POST, and DELETE methods and a simple JSON input and output format
Odoo REST API
The tool to combine different Odoo events in a few configurable super calendars. Shared calendar. Common calendar.
Joint Calendar
This apps helps to manage Medical Veterinary management with Appointment/Laboratory/Pet information/Helthcare Unit on odoo
Medical Veterinary Management
This module helps to print odoo views in PDF format
Export views to PDF | Print Views in PDF
This modules useful do quick operations of sales, purchases, invoicing and inventory, inventory adjustment, bill of material using barcode scanner.
Sales, Purchase, Invoices, Inventory, BOM - All In One Barcode Scanner
This module helps to import serial number and Lot number with incoming shipment order using csv or excel file
Import Lot/Serial Number in Picking-Receipt and Transfer from Excel File
Apps will Export excel view for all application like: Sale, Purchase, Invoice, Picking, Hr, Project, MRP and New Custom Application
Dynamic / Global Export Excel Report For all Application-xls
Enhance the default Odoo Pivot View by sticking the Pivot View Header and its first Column.
Sticky Pivot View
This module useful to create fields in employee without any technical skills.
Employee Custom Fields
This module help to set description for internal, sale order, purchase order, delivery order, incoming order, internal transfer. in product variant.
Product Variant Description
The Odoo user can set the extra price to be applied on a product's variant, regardless of its attribute and attribute value.


text:
Rollers and Shirts:
We have one more $10.00 roller and several different styles of shirts. Similar rollers sell for $30.00-$40.00. Pick it up and come into the gym more prepared than ever!!
Open Gym!!!
For those of you that want to get better at CrossFit: COME TO OPEN GYM AND WORK HARD! Autonomy in your fitness program is extremely important. It can help fill the gap of weaknesses that each individual may have. A coach will be around to help with your workout and technique. Use this very valuable free time to your advantage!
Suggestions for open gym:
1. Make up a missed workout from this week.
2. Work on weaknesses and make up your own plan for a workout.
3. Have a coach give you a workout to complete.
4. Work on flexibility and mobility.
Open gym time is vital to the growth and success of all our members


text:
Having been in the lodging industry for roughly a decade now, I've covered more than my share of conferences and panels, and I'd be hard-pressed to think back to a single session where I haven't heard the phrase, "barring any terrorist attacks or unforeseen circumstances." In most cases, it was said in reference to momentum that the economy and, more specifically, the lodging industry, had been gaining.
Since 9/11, I think everyone in the industry has been waiting for the proverbial other shoe to drop and, unfortunately, it finally did last month in the deadly attacks in Boston. While there have been devastating terrorist attacks globally, the bombings during the Boston Marathon that killed three and injured hundreds represented the most significant attack in the U.S. in more than a decade.
Granted, when it comes to the recent tragedy,therearemanymorepressing questions than what will the impact be on the hotel business, as well as travel and tourism in general. However, for this industry, there could be nothing worse than consumers scaling back travel plans for fear of their safety, particularly at a time when, by most accounts, the industry is in for a pretty good ride in terms of performance.
The good news is—for better or worse—as a nation, we seemed to have developed a resilience to
these attacks or, at least, to the threat of attacks. In fact, while the stock market plunged in the immediate aftermath of the event, it had effectively recovered by the following day.
But there's more to worry about now than just how our citizens respond. How do world travelers
view the United States as a destination? Do they feel safe coming here? After all, underpinning all of the optimism for the lodging industry in the coming years is the expectation that global tourism will generate a huge spike in demand. Any significant reduction in travel to the U.S. could have devastating effects on not just the lodging industry, but the economy in general.
So what can hotels do to make both domestic and international travelers feel safer? Of course, there's the obvious measures like beefed-up security, bag checks, metal detectors, etc. However, at the end of the day, this is both counter-intuitive to the very notion of hospitality and not proven to be all that effective anyway. All they can really do is be ready to respond and serve the community the way the hotels in Boston did.
For example, the Fairmont Copley Plaza, which was a mere two blocks from the explosions, set up a room for guests to relax and get in touch with loved ones. In addition, after race officials closed off the last mile of the race, runners were directed to the Sheraton Boston, where the hotel provided towels and water.
The recent tragedy reminds us how vulnerable we are to such acts, but it also reminds us that hotels are more than a place to sleep; they represent the very fabric of the community. They are a safe haven for both visitors and locals alike during times of crisis.
There's no telling what the impact of an attack like this can mean to a country, or a city, for that matter, psychologically and in many other ways. However, my hunch is the people of Boston and the U.S.
will get back to business, and the posi- tive momentum the industry has built willnotbethwarted.


text:
Features and benefits
The basic SKF Trackstar seal design features a polyurethane sealing ring and a nitrile rubber energizer (fig 1). The sealing ring retains the oil between the pin and the bushing and excludes contaminants. The energizer provides the static sealing ability. Ribs on the seal inside diameter enable oil to pass to provide the necessary lubrication.
There is also a heavy-duty version designed with a metal reinforcement ring moulded into the polyurethane sealing ring, providing additional rigidity for severe operating conditions (fig 2).
Both SKF Trackstar designs are installed on a spacer ring provided by the undercarriage manufacturer. The function of the spacer ring is to ensure that the required space for the seal exists when squeezed between the link and the bushing. The spacer is designed with oil galleys that enable oil to pass for optimal lubrication of the main sealing lip.
SKF Trackstar seals provide several important benefits including:
- extended service life of the undercarriage
- reduced internal bushing and pin wear
- easy installation
- interchangeability with the most commonly used sealed and lubricated track pin seals


text:
Doc accused of slapping sedated patients' behinds
New York surgeon under investigation for criminal conduct
A surgeon at a hospital in New York is accused of slapping the behinds of patients while they were sedated.
While the report from the Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services doesn't mention the doctor by name, a complaint filed with the state Health Department in January identified him as Dr. Michael T. Clarke, Syracuse.com reported.
Clarke, an orthopedic surgeon at St. Joseph's Hospital Health Center in Syracuse, specializes in hip replacement and resurfacing.
According to the report, 11 of 13 staff members who worked with Clarke told investigators he "sometimes slapped patients and eight said he used sexually explicit language during OR (operating room) cases."
Three staffers told investigators the doctor also called patients names, such as "fat *ss," while "slapping them hard. One staffer described seeing the doctor 'almost wind up' to deliver the slap to a patient. Another said the slaps seemed to be done as a gesture to say 'let's get this procedure going.'"
Local prosecutors have launched a criminal conduct investigation.
Clarke's attorney said he denies any wrongdoing.
Distributed by Internet Broadcasting. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.


text:
It needs solutions. It needs change. It needs positive action.
Greenpeace is an independent global campaigning organisation that acts to change attitudes and behaviour, to protect and conserve the environment and to promote peace by:
Greenpeace is present in 40 countries across Europe, the Americas, Asia, Africa and the Pacific. Greenpeace East Asia opened its Hong Kong office in 1997, Beijing in 2002, Taipei in 2010 and Seoul in 2011.
To maintain its independence, Greenpeace does not accept donations from governments or corporations but relies on contributions from individual supporters and foundation grants.
In pursuing our mission, we have no permanent allies or enemies. We promote open, informed debate about society's environmental choices. We use research, lobbying, and quiet diplomacy to pursue our goals, as well as high-profile, non-violent conflict to raise the level and quality of public debate.
We believe that the struggle to preserve the future of our planet is not about us. It's about you. Greenpeace speaks for nearly 3 million supporters worldwide, and encourages many millions more than that to take action every day.
We take the name of our flagship, the Rainbow Warrior, from a Native American Cree legend. It described a time when humanity's greed has poisoned the earth, and a tribe of people known as the Warriors of the Rainbow would rise up to defend her.
As one of the longest banners we've ever made summed things up, "When the last tree is cut, the last river poisoned, and the last fish dead, we will discover that we can't eat money..."
Greenpeace is in East Asia to fight climate change, stop toxic pollution, ensure food security, end illegal deforestation, and defend the oceans.
Environmental problems know no borders. Greenpeace recognizes the importance of regional offices that work together to achieve effective solutions for a sustainable future.
Surging economic development in East Asia has brought widespread prosperity, but has also taken a severe environmental toll, both regionally and worldwide. Greenpeace is committed to ensuring a green development pathway together with the people of Mainland China, Hong Kong, Taiwan and South Korea.


text:
Job searching? Here's what the Military Spouse Employment Partnership can do for you.
My husband and I have moved three times in the past four years. To be quite honest, no one knows what the military lifestyle has to offer unless you have lived it and understand the complexities of deployments, moving, the TRICARE system, finding new friends, a new job….the list goes on. Although it can be difficult learning how to navigate the military lifestyle, I am very proud of my soldier and his service to this great Nation.
I remember moving to Fort Campbell, Kentucky after obtaining a graduate degree in Corporate Communication. It was a culture shock. I was looking for "Corporate America" and in reality all I could see for miles were corn fields. I was lucky enough to find a career teaching in higher education where I continue to educate many veterans, spouses, and military kids as an adjunct instructor.
Two moves and two jobs later, I landed a full-time position working as a Deputy Director in the Government Relations department for the National Military Family Association, an enduring partner with the Military Spouse Employment Partnership (MSEP). MSEP is a White House-sponsored Joining Forces initiative that is housed under the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities (SECO) program. This initiative seeks to ease the challenges of military life by helping spouses find and maintain rewarding careers despite frequent moves.
As a spouse who wants a rewarding career that matches my education and experience, it is an exhausting process to prepare for interviews, be offered a position, love it, leave it, and start all over again! Although I have never applied to a position through the MSEP web portal, I have learned a tremendous amount about the program. The Association works very closely with MSEP to ensure that military spouses have career opportunities no matter where they live. The MSEP initiative is truly outstanding and I hope all military spouses take advantage of the service offered.
There are many private sector employers and government organizations that are actively searching for military spouses to join their workforces. These organizations want the skills, knowledge, credentials, and attributes that military spouses have to offer. To learn more about MSEP, create a profile on MSEP's web portal which hosts over 130 Fortune 500 military-friendly partner employers who have pledged to recruit, hire, promote, and retain military spouses. As of today, there are over 180,000 positions posted that are available to military spouses of all branches.
In addition, SECO has other key components that offer career counseling, resume writing, professional mentoring, and support services for education and state licensure. A compiled list of available resources is available in the Spouse Employment section of our website.
I hope you take advantage of these resources as navigating the military lifestyle can be a challenge. I would love to hear from you and learn about your personal experience with job searching. Are you a military spouse seeking a new job? Have you applied for a position using the MSEP website? What challenges have you encountered while job searching?
Posted by Christine Gallagher, Government Relations Deputy Director at the National Military Family Association
0 CommentsAdd yours
It seems like this could work for a spouse who would want a desk job, but what about a spouse who has a degree in healthcare? I'm a RN and have yet to find anything that relates to my field of work. It could be that I have been looking in the wrong places.
I can find a "job" anyone can, but I'm looking for a "career". I have my Master's but took 12 years off from the "working" world to raise kids and get my education. Even though I was volunteering almost constantly during that time, I have found that not one employer has an open door for military spouses in Huntsville, AL. Even though I have explained that my husband will be retiring this October and we have no intentions on leaving this area, still nothing. Finally last August, I accepted a position with a local non-profit as an AmeriCorps VISTA. Oh, by the way, VISTA stands for "VOLUNTEERS" In Service To America. So even though I work between 40-60 hours a week, I bring home just over $800 a month, when in truth I should be clearly, at the very minimum $37,500. Sad, but true. I've applied for over 400 positions throughout the corporate/civilian and DOD sectors with nothing coming of it.
Even though I'm down, I won't be counted out and I know whoever finally gives me my chance, won't regret that decision ever. I have found a lot of great resources for military spouses searching for employment and have actually made that my main focus point during my time as a VISTA. The fact that America isn't aware that 77% of all military spouses Need or Want jobs outside the home and military spouses have a 26% unemployment rate makes me so mad, my head could spin. So I will spend the rest of my time as a VISTA fighting for all military spouses out there in the same boat as me, to see if I can make a difference, bring about change, and improve the lives of the military family as a whole.
If the gov't spent just a little time rationalizing it, it might make sense to assist military spouses to find secure, well-paying, long-term positions so when their spouse decides to leave the military (whether that be by choice or not, retiring or separating), it would give that service member a little more time to heal from any wounds (seen and/or unseen), focus on exactly what they career-path they to move into within the civilian world and transition into the civilian sector without the added stress of worrying about the financial well-being of their family.
I must agree with Anna. I am in a similar situation. I have a Masters in Public Administration/Public Finance and it's been 3 years I have been without a job. I have applied, registered to numerous websites and done multiple applications. Those applications which by the way are lengthy and are required to be completed in the company's portal as well as other major job search websites. I have surfed the so called military spouse friendly websites and nothing. Some of the jobs advertised are jobs which I feel are not equivalent or even close to the education I have received. While I have found myself volunteering more, I would want to pin my career as well. I love my sailor but I also want to make a difference in making the economy progress.
Vana – I have no idea where you are located, but have you looked into AmeriCorps? The pay isn't much (varies from a little over $800-1,000 a month), but the people you meet and the networking with high positioned individuals in industry and, in my case, the DOD world is unremarkable. You can't beat it. After a 12 month appointment you are eligible for a non-competitive appointment for a DOD position, which being military sure would come in handy when they hubby transfers, you career-position could transfer also (not always, but usually).
I also LOVE my AmeriCorps position because I am working directly with assisting military/veterans and their families and that is giving me the ability to affect the lives of thousands of other military families. I look at it as helping out my family, which the Navy & Marine Corps has been for the last 19 years.
Best of luck to you, don't give up hope, you and I will find the positions in the careers were supposed to be in when the time is right!! 😉


text:
MA-350 earphones,
by Reid and Heath Acoustics Ltd.
$39.95 at Amazon.com
Like many of you, I burn through earbud-type headphones pretty fast. So several times a year, I pay $10 or $15 for a cheap-looking, cheap-sounding replacement that will last a couple of months. Well, here's an idea: Why not spend a little more for phones that are tougher, more comfortable, and deliver outstanding sound?
I had never heard of Reid and Heath until recently. But this Glasgow outfit knows how to make a very sharp set of earbuds.
The tiny speakers are machined out of aluminum and feature snug rubber earpieces that seal out most external noises. The sound quality is exceptional.
Yes, Apple's done a nice job with its new-style earbuds for the iPhone 5, but I'd say these Reid and Heath phones are better. Treble tones are a bit too shrill, but midrange sounds nice and mellow, and bass is better than it has a right to be. Top it off with woven fabric cables and you've got phones that aren't going to fall apart after a few weeks' use.
I've seen a few premium earbuds, but none that match the MA-350's blend of lovely sound, smart, durable design, and moderate price.
Wireless Bluetooth keyboard and mouse,
by Favi Entertainment
$44.50 at Amazon.com
Our smartphones and tablets have made us accustomed to jabbing at icons on a glass videoscreen. But that doesn't mean we have to like it. Sometimes you want the substantial feel of a pushbutton keyboard. This handy gadget from Favi gives you exactly that.
The keyboard connects to any device with a built-in Bluetooth chip.
Once it syncs up, you can use it to type messages or enter commands. Prop your phone in front of you, then use the keyboard to check e-mail and peck out your responses.
A mini-touchpad on the right side of the device gives you mouse control, as well. In addition, there's a built-in laser pointer.
The possibilities are endless, and aren't limited to controlling your phone. For instance, you could use the keyboard to run a PowerPoint slideshow from a Bluetooth-
enabled laptop, and the laser pointer to highlight important details on the screen.
For the typical smartphone user, a spare keyboard isn't exactly a necessity. But e-mail mavens and texting addicts should check out this well-designed accessory.
Google Search app for Apple iOS
Free from the Apple iTunes App Store
It has become fashionable to criticize Siri, the speech-controlled digital assistant found in Apple Inc.'s iPhone and iPad. I refuse to join the mob. I've often found Siri quite useful. Still, there's plenty of room for improvement, and now Apple's smartphone rival Google has stepped into the breach. Its new Google Search app for Apple phones has a speech-controlled search feature that frequently leaves Siri in the dust.
This shouldn't surprise anybody. Google is all about search and gets billions of chances each day to practice its craft. As a result, Google Search is superbly responsive. Its speech-recognition feature starts translating your question even before you've finished speaking it. While Siri often takes five or 10 seconds to find an answer, Google Search often responds in just three or four. When Siri can't find an answer, it asks for permission to run a Google search; the Google app just does it, saving more valuable time. And Google Search responds to more questions orally, in a voice that sounds far more human than Siri's robotic chirp.
Of course, Siri lets you launch other apps with voice commands, something Google Search can't do. But time and again, I found that Google Search was better at answering everyday questions than Siri. I always figured that rivals would catch up with Apple's vaunted digital assistant. But it turns out that Google is in the passing lane, and stepping on the gas.
Hiawatha Bray can be reached at email@example.com.


text:
Recently added item(s) ×
You have no items in your shopping cart.
You have no items to compare.
01531 632083
Facebook Twitter Flickr Instagram
Closed until further notice due to Covid-19
Delivery service temporarily suspended until further notice
firstname.lastname@example.com email will be monitored for enquiries relating to products on this website.
© 2020 Tinsmiths. All rights reserved. Registered office: High Street, Ledbury, Herefordshire. HR8 1DS
Web design by DMD. Photography by Clare De la Torre. | Site Map
This website requires cookies to provide all of its features. For more information on what data is contained in the cookies, please see our Privacy Policy page.
To accept cookies from this site, please click the Allow button.


text:
16 September 2013 at 4.45pm | Comment on this article
The Story Begins…
Figaro is about to marry Susanna, but can he fight off the attempts of his master Count Almaviva to bed her first? And what will the Countess do when she learns of her husband's plans – or is she embroiled in a liaison of her own?
An Inspired Partnership
Mozart had come to Vienna in 1782 intending to write for Joseph II's Singspiel theatre. However, Joseph II disbanded this group and set up a new Italian opera company in 1783. Eager to write an opera buffa, Mozart eventually managed to secure the services of Lorenzo da Ponte, official librettist for Joseph II's opera company. Their first commission, Le nozze di Figaro, had its premiere at the Vienna Court Theatre on 1 May 1786.
A Revolutionary Drama
Da Ponte took the libretto for Le nozze di Figaro from the play La Folle Journée ou Le Mariage de Figaro by the French playwright and diplomat Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais. The play was considered scandalous – largely due to Figaro's Act V monologue in which he rails against the aristocracy – and was banned in Vienna. Da Ponte claimed that it was only due to his powers of persuasion that Joseph II allowed his and Mozart's opera to go ahead.
Outwitting the Master
David McVicar's elegant production, set in 1830, places Mozart's opera in the context of Revolutionary Europe, when many conflicts between classes were as yet unresolved. His Figaro is a cunning and intelligent man, very determined to outwit his aristocratic master.
Original Ensembles
The intricacy of the musical ensembles in Le nozze di Figaro has been particularly noted; unusually for the time, they carry the drama's action as much as the recitatives. Particularly complex and fine examples include the end of Act II (a vast ensemble in which more and more characters enter and the drama becomes increasingly complicated) and the Act III sextet, in which Figaro discovers the identity of his parents. The opera also contains many beautiful and characterful arias.
Le nozze di Figaro runs from 15 September 2015–14 October 2015. Tickets are still available.
This production is staged with generous philanthropic support by Paul Cartledge and Judith Portrait.


text:
enchant with (something)(redirected from enchant them with)
enchant with (something)
1. To cast a spell on someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "enchant" and "with." The evil witch enchanted all of the forest animals with magic and put them to sleep.
2. To capture and hold one's attention by a particular means. A noun or pronoun can be used between "enchant" and "with." The baby is totally enchanted with that new mobile you hung above her crib—she just can't stop watching it. Susie is a great storyteller, so I'm sure she'll enchant you with her latest tale.
See also: enchant
enchant someone with something
1. . Lit. to bewitch someone or something with a magic spell. The children were enchanted with a spell that made them forget.
2. Fig. to fascinate someone with some object. She enchanted the children with the little drawings she made of them. We were enchanted with her drawings.
See also: enchant


text:
Husqvarna Viking in the Press!
If you are a member of the news media in need of additional information or support, please contact Laura Stephen at Seigenthaler Public Relations @ email@example.com
HUSQVARNA VIKING launches five new machines and 6D™ Embroidery Software System, including industry-first technology allowing for enhanced decorative effects
HUSQVARNA VIKING® LIMITED EDITION EDEN ROSE™ Sewing Machines Bloom with Opportunities to Create Chic and Trendy Projects. Classic HUSQVARNA VIKING® features and innovative tools inspire modern sewers to reach new sewing heights.
HUSQVARNA VIKING(R) DESIGNER RUBY deLuxe™ Sewing and Embroidery Machine Offers Exclusive, Innovative Tools to Enhance the Sewing Experience
Modern technological features and the Exclusive HUSQVARNA VIKING® SEWING ADVISOR™ feature help sewers take their projects from good to great.
A celebration of sewing, summer and 140 years of HUSQVARNA VIKING sewing machine innovation and design!
Visit the store nearest you:
Sign up for our newsletter to see what smart sewers are reading.
Sign up
Keeping the World Sewing
VIKING® is trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.a.r.l. HUSQVARNA and the "crowned H-mark" are trademarks of Husqvarna AB and used under license. © 2019 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.a.r.l. All rights reserved.
/About/Press Releases


text:
Do you want to be in Hollywood? Have you ever wanted to director or produce your own material?
Well, now you have the opportunity to do so. The 3 Gates of the Dead Filmmaking Competition invites aspiring film directors from across the United States and Canada to follow their dream. Using the forthcoming novel of the same name by Jonathan Ryan (to be published October 15, 2013 by Premier Digital Publishing), you have the opportunity to create something that can propel your career forward.
Los Angeles based Premier Digital Publishing, a leading innovator in eBooks, enhanced eBooks, and interactive content, ranks among the country's top suppliers of quality print and eBook entertainment has gotten together with Gandolfo-Helin Literary Management, with offices in New York, Los Angeles, Louisville and Vancouver, Canada, to conduct this competition. They teamed up with industry veteran Steve Ecclesine, author of So You Want To Be A Producer, has produced 14 films and 700 television shows for Warner Brothers, Sony, Universal, Disney, HBO, CBS, ABC,Fox, NBC and many other independent production companies.
In the story, Aidan Schaeffer, a young assistant pastor, struggles with his faith and the hypocrisy of the church. However, when his ex-finance becomes the first victim in a series of ritualistic killings, Aidan realizes that he's in a deeper fight. Tormented by the demons and spirits, the pastor investigates Amanda's death even as supernatural forces attack those around him. The more questions he asks, the more he's drawn into the mysterious world of the Anglican priest, the paranormal investigation group and the rouge female detective as they seek answers. The gruesome murders escalate and secrets long hidden threaten to tear his world apart.
There are two ways to enter. 1) Create a film adaptation trailer from the novel or 2) select and film one scene from the novel.
Finalists will be voted on by the top industry professionals. Besides Steve Ecclesine, other judges include top industry professionals as Michel Shane (I, Robot and Catch Me If You Can); Sam Alexander of Warner Brother's Mark Wolper Organization; Wendy Kram, Television and Movie Producer; Thomas N. Ellsworth, Publishing Entrepreneur and Author; Jessica Cameron, Scream Queen; Serita Stevens, Award winning author and screenwriter as well as Jonathan Ryan, author of the book; Italia Gandolfo, founder of the Gandolfo-Helin Literary Management team.
Grand prize includes round trip air fare from anywhere in the US or Canada to Los Angeles; Three nights hotel accommodation; a personal behind the scene tour of Warner Brothers studio; a personal meeting with Sam Alexander, Director of development for the Wolper Organization; and introductions to leading managers and agents for possible representation opportunities. First runner up receives state of the art digital camera and video editing software as well as a personal Skype consultation with Steve Ecclesine.
Applicants must be 18 years or older to enter and all submissions must be received not later than the end of business on Saturday, November 30, 2013. Once you enter, you will receive an eBook of the 3 Gates of the Dead.
To enter go to www.3gatesofthedead.com
For those not entering the contest, the book, which has already received advanced praise from numerous sources, will be available both as an ebook for $9.99 or a print for $16.99 at www.premierdigitalpublishing.com/product/3-gatesof-the-dead


text:
Roofs Reflect Better Savings
A version of this article appears in the July/August 2001 issue of Home Energy Magazine.
July 01, 2001
Reflective roofing represents one of the most significant energy-saving options available to homeowners and builders.
Dramatic savings in cooling energy are possible with highly reflective roof systems. But,exactly how dramatic? That's the question we,at the Florida Solar Energy Center,sought to answer when we measured the cooling performance of different materials during realistic weather conditions. Heat gain through the roof and attic exerts a powerful influence on cooling energy use in Florida homes. Unshaded residential roofs are heated by solar radiation, causing high afternoon attic air temperatures. This effect is due to increased ceiling heat transfer as well as heat gains to the duct systems,which are typically located in the attic space (see Figure 1). We monitored the impact of roofing materials on cooling energy by monitoring seven side-by-side 1,144 ft2 Habitat for Humanity houses in Ft. Myers, Florida. Six houses had identical floor plans, orientation, and R-19 ceiling insulation, but different roofing systems designed to reduce attic heat gain. The seventh house had an unvented attic with insulation on the underside of the roof deck rather than on the ceiling. The houses were completed in June 2000, and then extensively tested to ensure that ...
To read complete online articles, you need to sign up for an Online Subscription.
Once an order has been placed there is an automatic $10 processing fee that will be deducted with any cancellation.
The Home Energy Online articles are for personal use only and may not be printed for distribution. For permission to reprint, please send an e-mail to email@example.com.


text:
Hiya guys!! It feels like I haven't 'spoken' to you in ages haha I hate not blogging often :'( I will have to get my act together and start posting every 1/2 days until Wednesday when I sadly go back to school :/ This week I haven't been doing much, apart from the occasional piece of homework and going up to London a few times with friends which has been nice :) Hows everyone's summer going?? Anyway getting onto the outfit, I just wore this peter pan collared dress from Romwe with black 'lita' style boots and styled my hair up in a bun. I feel like my style varies so much, one day I can go from dressing quite girly like this outfit and the next to wearing all black haha, but that's how I like it. Hope you all like the outfit post xx
Thursday, 30 August 2012
14 comments:
Such a pretty dressReplyDelete
- Anonymous30 August 2012 at 12:34
that dress is absolutely perfect!ReplyDelete
Very cute outfit, love the lita combination.ReplyDelete
Ria x
Pretty dress!ReplyDelete
Awsome dress, you look pretty with this :)ReplyDelete
kissesl, I want to live in L.A
- Anonymous30 August 2012 at 14:14
lovely dress xxReplyDelete
You look lovely <3 xxReplyDelete
so pretty!!ReplyDelete
This style suits you really well, and that lipstick looks so good on you!ReplyDelete
XO, Imke
love the dress! Cute look, sweet and simple :)ReplyDelete
very elegant and feminine. love the bun too, great look xReplyDelete
t h e l o v e l y s h a d es o f p e p p e r b l o g
I'm just in love with your collar dresses! I want them all!ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Back In Stock Beetle Parts Beetles BMW Parts BMW Repairs Car Parts Cars Jaguar XF Manufacturers Mini Repairs New Products Out of Stock Single Items XF Repairs XF Service Generator Spares Generators Pressure Washers Auto Care Building and DIY Camping, Caravans Christmas Clearance Electronics DVD's, CD Rom's and Audio CD's Game Accessories Batteries Audio Accessories Video End of Line Gardening Giftware Health and Beauty Household Leisure Mobile Accessories Pest Control Pets Corner Post and Packing Smokers Delights Toys Travel and Holiday Water Dispensers
Tell someone you know about this product.
Use keywords to find the product you are looking for.Advanced Search
Contact UsDropship WebsitesFrequently Asked QuestionsJobs at DropshiponlineLegal & Privacy NoticeTerms and ConditionsPostage & CouriersWhat is Dropshipping?Warranty & ReturnsWholesale DropshipWholesale
These batteries are long life and can be used for calculators, TV remotes, cameras and car remotes as well as a range of small electrical toys, watches and alarm remotes.
The assorted sizes included in this pack ranges from AG 1 364 - AG 13 357
Look at the specifications on your product to match the battery sizes before buying these.
Keep out of reach of small children, store in a cool dry place.
Do not recharge or dispose of batteries in fire.
Check batteries regularly and remove when not in use.
0 items
UK PoundEuroAustralian DollarYen
Notify me of updates to PrimePower 480 Piece Assorted Button Cell Battery Set BML42370


text:
MTV have debuted a brand new clip from the Weinstein Company's upcoming political satire Butter, starring Ty Burrell, Jennifer Garner and Olivia Wilde.
The plot is thus: "Set in the highly competitive world of championship butter carving, Butter blends social commentary, outrageous comedy and heartfelt drama in telling the story of the ambitious Laura Pickler (Jennifer Garner), the self-anointed First Lady of Butter Carving. Refusing to accept that her husband (Ty Burrell) wants to step down after his 15-year run as the "Iowa State Butter Carving Champion," and therefore end the Pickler family's reign in the spotlight, Laura takes a stab at the title herself. But her bid for glory is complicated when two unlikely contestants enter the race – one, her husband's hard-living mistress (Olivia Wilde), and the other a 10-year-old foster child named Destiny (Yara Shahidi). Enlisting the help of her high school sweetheart, Boyd (Hugh Jackman), Laura will stop at nothing to be crowned champion, even if it means resorting to sabotage. Part political satire, part Capra-esque comedy, Butter is a story about what it means to win at all costs and against all odds."
Butter is set for a limited release in the US on October 5th. No word on when or even if it will screen in Ireland.


text:
Parent Directory
|Links to HEAD:
|(view) (download) (as text) (annotate)
|Links to mgrast_dev_08022011:
|(view) (download) (as text) (annotate)
|Sticky Tag:
Significant changes in fid_link code. Mostly clean-up, but add user to link to seedviewer.cgi, and try to see if seedviewer exists.
Use seedviewer-style links throughout.
added links to set_prot_links
Fixed URL references.
Changed URL for SwissProt, TREMBL and UniProt links.
Added subroutine to create links to pubmed for dlits and ilits.
added alias links
fixes to get_dlits.cgi
Changed the HTML escaping to the slightly more secure Tracer::Clean method.
Changed so that in NMPDR mode the generated links point into the Seed Viewer.
fixed broken cmr link
added new keys to alias_url method
added method alias_url
Changed POD format for better compatability with Wiki.
Make pop up windows resizable
fix bug
Add support for new peg.synonyms entries.
Added the ability to specify a focus genome for a subsystem link.
Hope college modifications.
modified fid_link to make sRNA fid linked in search results table
add img link
Added trace messages.
corrected evidence_codes_explain
Rollup commit of 48hr changes. Added add_virtual_genome to Subsystem.pm to support UnvSubsys doing the right thing when handed a FIGV. Added propagation of 48hr_job thru the various link generation scripts in order for protein.cgi/display_subsys.cgi to properly show virtual genomes.
added 'evidence_codes_explain' method
Fixed a major blunder by yours truly that I hope no one noticed.
Upgraded "sub_link" to work in NMPDR.
Added tracing.
Removed some writes to STDERR that were clogging the log.
Fixed some code that was causing warnings.
fixing broken links on map pages that refered fig ids to KEGG
complete use-strict-ification fixes
Fixed some compile errors.
handle hope rxs
Changed fid_link so that it goes to the Protein page for Sprout.
added target=_blank and quoting to all hrefs
added function trembl_link added support for trembl to set_prot_links
updates to Toby's new interface
removed type=internal if clause. protein.cgi is recognizing internal and pointing to internal scripts instead. D
fix setting links to other BRCs
Added a clause that if the type is internal for LinksToTools, then an internal script will be used.
RAE: Correcting uniprot links
RAE: Adding writing excel tables to raelib, html, and initial trial in select.cgi
fix for caBIG. 1. fix link to Ensembl 2. turn off link it IPI 3. add link to HUGO (HGNC) Apparently, links in Ensembl and IPI changed recently.
$/ fixes
RAE: Correcting missing options in HTML.pm and preventing show version in check_int_anno.cgi
RAE: Adding quotes around fid_link
RAE: Updating POM -- pieces of metabolism
RAE: update to TIGR links
RAE: update to TIGR links
RAE: update to TIGR links
RAE: update to TIGR links
RAE: Adding new routines to link into the BRCs
RAE: Correcting relative URL links to css and js files
another minor change to abstract functional coupling
show only one FC per peg
reorder table of abstract functional couplings
clean up help for abstract functional coupling
add abstract functional coupling
RAE: adding class to tables
Added license words.
Fixed a bug in "show_page". The "last" directive had been coded as "$last".
Assorted relative-path fixes. remove length check in indexing function assignments.
Extend set_prot_links: o refseq links now do NM as well as NP links (inclding XM etc) o Added new links: ensembl EntrezGene MIM UniGene IPI (International Protein Index) WP (wormbase) FB (fly base) SGD (yeast) Added supporting foo_link() subroutines to support mods above to set_prot_links.
fix links
programmatically determine top dir.
Broad minor fixes to make the SEED use relative paths throughout. (The motivation this is to fully enable hiding the actual location of a running SEED system behind a web proxy so that things like NMPDR protein page references can be made stable across multiple releases). This involved things like the following: Changing $cgi->url() to $cgi->url(-relative => 1) Changing $cgi->self_url() to $cgi->url(-relative => 1, -query => 1, -path_info => 1) Changing the definition of FIG::cgi_url() to return "." (this may break something, but I haven't found it yet).
removing some stderr output
minor fix to not include xxx entries in expanded sims
disabling adding cookies to the HTML
adding cids and merges to proteinfamilies.cgi
Initial release of cookies code, including myseed
fix fid_link
move } in fid_link to proper spot
removed extra return in fid_link
fid_link formats link for pi and pp to feature.cgi
display_subsys.cgi that works
adding rss feeds for subsystem updates
Keeping usernames in the header
fixes to consistent_sets
New interface for subsys.cgi, but it is commented out at the moment
Replace use of $FIG_Config::cgi_url with &FIG::cgi_url()
put reactions in a separate window
Fixed some indenting issues.
adding js link to right place
fixing access to /FIG
Changes to javascript to externalize everything into FIG.js and clean up the code
a bad bug in add_assertions_of_function
add tigr links
add %options to the compute_page_header routine
Add uri_escape to subsystem link in sub_link().
Just cosmetic changes while checking functionality.
changes to organisms.cgi to bring in my seed
changes to organisms.cgi and css to make them work for IE and other browsers
Another correction to HTML.pm
corrected newline bug in HTML.pm
Initial commit of organisms.cgi which allows separate entry pages for different groups of organisms
Changed Subsystems to allow selection of active_subsetR (rows) based on tag/value pairs
fix error on passing user to index.cgi -- header fix
comment out an accidentally left in call to Dumper that was hurling every line of HTML to error log. doing the commit in case someone does a lwc update
Add support for using HTML.pm from python. Note we needed to add shift if UNIVERSAL::isa($_[0],__PACKAGE__); to the functions in HTML.pm because they're used as methods when called from python.
highlight subsystems with no genomes attached
Changes to protein.cgi to allow comments in FIGdisk/FIG/Data/Global/LinksToTools and nicer tables
More fixes for Sprout integration.
Add the ability to use stuff like "@colspan=2" in the headers in make_table.
Add hook on compute_html_header for stuffing additional lines into the blue header text.
Factor out the page header stuff ffrom show_page into compute_html_header, for the purpose of doing incremental-output pages.
fix URL in HTML.pm and add record.cgi
minor fixes
add ability to find subsystems for OlgaZ
Add site-specific page trailer.
Added javascript buttons for check all/none Added color for annotations that are not the same as the primary annotations
set RefSeq links
minor fixes to the headers
fixie to table stuff
need use POSIX
page header fixups
add support for UniProt links
add comment
fixed up links
fixes to links in HTML.pm, code to sync systems after an update, and fixes to index.cgi and protein.cgi
fix links in ssa2.cgi
add a new version of the spreadsheet software
Fix baseurl stuff some more.
Mke base href absolute, not relative.
Add HTML structuring tags in HTML.pm; Add titles to some pages in index.cgi and protein.cgi; Pretty-up the HTML produced for tables (add newlines and indents)
Relative base address support and cgi_url() based on current http request
bug in HTML.pm
fixes to coupling and protein.cgi
Determine the location of html.hdr by first trying Html/html.hdr, then by looking explicitly in $FIG_Config::fig/CGI. This is needed for some reason when running outof a user's public_html.
Initial revision
This form allows you to request diffs between any two revisions of this file. For each of the two "sides" of the diff, select a symbolic revision name using the selection box, or choose 'Use Text Field' and enter a numeric revision.
|MCS Webmaster
|ViewVC Help
|Powered by ViewVC 1.0.3


text:
Winding road brings fan face to face with past
One mile up and many away from hometown, auction winner meets staple of childhood
DENVER -- The start of baseball season represents new beginnings across the baseball universe, but for Kevin McCullough, this year's brought an intersection with a part of his past.
Thirty years ago, McCullough was a Kansas City kid who could not get enough baseball, reading the paper every day and absorbing the stats and stories from the late games of the night before. At the age of 12 he had his defining baseball memory, watching his Royals win Game 7 of the 1985 World Series at home as fans stormed the field and scooped up the sacred soil from the infield basepaths.
On Friday afternoon McCullough, now living in Colorado, got the "MVP" treatment after he placed the winning bid in a charitable auction hosted by Project Angel Heart, a Colorado-based non-profit that delivers more than half a million meals a year to Coloradans living with life-threatening illnesses. McCullough's package at Coors Field had him and three friends spending the day of a 12-2 Rockies victory over the D-backs reveling in baseball.
Before McCullough took his box seat behind the Rockies' dugout, though, he spent half an hour talking baseball with a Royals beat writer from those 1985 glory days in Kansas City. That beat writer came to Colorado when the Rockies were born in 1993, and in 2005 Tracy Ringolsby was honored for his career by the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown.
For McCullough, the chance to meet the writer whose words he had pored over as a kid may have been another chapter in his highlight reel, but his time spent talking baseball with a legendary scribe was as natural as any ballpark conversation.
The conversation started with a degree of formality as McCullough queried Ringolsby on the influence of the designated hitter, the origin of terms like "can of corn" and the first look at the Rockies' lineup for the 2014 season. But it evolved into a comfortable chat before the Rockies' first home game of the year as two baseball lifers found common ground and kinship.
"Tell me about the Hall of Fame," McCullough asked. "What was that like?"
As fans streamed into Coors Field, Ringolsby honed in on McCullough and shared one of his own highlights from a career full of accomplishment.
"The players that weekend, they made my wife and I feel like we really belonged," Ringolsby said, adding that Hall of Famer George Brett "was like, 'Well, you do belong.' But no, no, this is for players. But it was neat to get the award as a writer and to be able to be part of the ceremony. It's an unbelievable place.
"When the people who are peers in your business recognize you for something you don't campaign for -- for a guy that was a taxidermist and got into journalism by mistake, it was a great honor."
Ringolsby left Kansas City to cover Colorado in its inaugural season and has been here ever since. He asked McCullough what brought him west to Denver, and there McCullough told the tale of another journey that came full circle.
"I came out here to DU," McCullough said, referencing the University of Denver. "I got a master's in counseling psychology. I'd worked 14 years in high finance and investment management."
McCullough's change in direction had its roots nearly 13 years ago, when he went to New York for a September conference and walked downtown for an appointment on the 89th floor of Tower 2 of the World Trade Center.
"I was about 10 minutes late, and I was walking into the South Tower when the first plane flew into the North Tower," McCullough said. "My brain couldn't process what happened. I didn't go to the tower, but they told everybody in Tower 2 to stay there. The second plane flew into the rooms where everybody I was meeting was. They lost everybody."
The return to graduate school and the pursuit of a degree in psychology was an attempt to finally process his experience in New York and to get a better grasp on what others like him were going through.
"After years of not understanding, I went back to school to learn how that affects people," McCullough said. "I like helping people, but it was more for myself."
Helping people is part of McCullough's DNA. His family runs its own charitable foundation, so chipping in with Project Angel Heart was a natural extension.
"We try to give back to society and those that are in need," McCullough said. "It makes me feel good inside to be able to help support those that are homebound and trying to recover from illnesses."
McCullough credits his training in counseling with his comfort level in talking baseball with a legend he had never met, and he coaxed some gems out of Ringolsby, perhaps finding a scoop or two.
Though Ringolsby was not ready to crown the Rockies with their first division title, he made no bones about predicting as much for the Royals.
"I think Kansas City's a sleeper," Ringolsby said. "I think they'll win their division for sure."
And he revealed the secret for one of his infamous picks, when he chose Atlanta to win the 1991 World Series after six straight seasons finishing no better than second to last in their division. Atlanta made it to the Series, losing in 10 innings in Game 7.
"That's one of the reasons I'm a writer and I don't go to Vegas," Ringolsby said. "The only time I was right was in '91 when I picked Atlanta to win. They'd had a lot of bad years, and everybody asked me how I picked them. I just put them in alphabetical order, so Atlanta was first."
After leaving Ringolsby, McCullough and friends Sam Bergen and Adam Asbury headed to the Blue Moon Brewery -- for a round of Coors -- before settling into their seats behind the Rockies dugout, where Scott McVicker joined them in the second inning for an eventual triumph for the home team.
It was a long way from the Rockpile. A long way from McCullough's childhood days in Kansas City reading Ringolsby's coverage beside the box scores. It was a journey from the chaos of a dizzying day when the world seemed to fall down around him to a new home where baseball offered a charitable bridge to help serve the needs of his community.


text:
Your favorite Metal Style
I love southern rock the best but I wouldn't say I have just one favourite genre.
Your Bands TOP 5
1 – Tool, 2 – The Bronx, 3 – Clutch, 4 – Anthrax, 5 – Destrage
Male Musician most appreciated
Maynard James Keenan of Tool
Female Musician most appreciated
Tori Amos
Song always playing in your headphones
Parabola by Tool
Best concert you've been to
Recently Behemoth at The Forum
Favourite Food
Favourite Drink
The person or thing that you couldn't live without
My awesome cat Bumface
Your life goals
To always be passionate about whatever I'm doing and not compromise
I like running, reading and sleeping!
Write a message to the readers
I spend my life immersed in the metal world, at my day job at Terrorizer and when I'm fire breathing with my performance group Nympherno (check us out Nympherno at Facebookon Facebook!) so it's rad to be on this website with loads of other kickass ladies! Horns up fuckers!.