text:
Back in December I set 10 goals I wanted to accomplish in 2010. Now that the first month is over I thought I would re-write a couple and fill you in on the rest. :-)
1. Train to run a half marathon
I was doing great until surgery. Was up to running/walking 2 miles a day. So in 5 more weeks I'll be able to get back to working out. Boo to surgery taking me out for a bit!!!
2. I'm going to have my nails removed.
Okay as much as I wanted to do this, I just can't. I love my nails and I love my nail lady!!! LOL So I'm going to replace this goal with going sky diving. I WILL go sky diving this year!
3. Take one vacation instead of two.
This one is still on track. We are taking one family vacation with Kassidy to Arizona. And then some small weekend trips here and there. We will be in Paris next year!
4. Spend more time crafting gifts and cards.
So far I have hand made all of my birthday cards, anniversary cards, sympathy cards and Valentine's Day cards.
5. Take more classes to work towards my second bachelors degree.
I am unable to go while I am on medical leave from work. I think I might not go back until the fall so that I can focus on running, but I will take a class or two more this year.
6. Not purchase a single pair of pants/shorts/capris (other than PJs – a secret obsession of mine) until I have lost at least 8-10 pounds.
So far I haven't purchased any clothes this year! I did get Ugg slippers from LW as my surgery gift. Greatest slippers ever!!!!
7. Spend more time in the gym with the weights.
I was doing great before surgery. So I'll be back on track in 5 weeks.
8. Pack my lunch every day but once/twice in a month (we have team lunches or birthday lunches at least once a month).
I think I only went to lunch three times in January and that's mostly because people wanted to see me before my surgery. Good to go here!!!
9. Not purchase a new car!
No new car here!!!
10. Track my spending.
I've been monitoring my spending and doing well.
So it seems I'm not as bad as I thought. This blog will certainly keep me honest!
Happy end of January!
Sunday, January 31, 2010
January 2010 Goal Recap
Back in December I set 10 goals I wanted to accomplish in 2010. Now that the first month is over I thought I would re-write a couple and fill you in on the rest. :-)
Posted by Danica at 7:09 PM 7 comments
Labels: 2010 goals
Thursday, January 28, 2010
One week post op.
It's hard to believe I'm one week into having my surgery. Last week if you would have asked me I would have thought I would have been more down and out than what I am. I'm working hard to keep my mental focus positive. It's hard but I have zero choice and will NOT feel sorry for myself. I've had great visits with friends, phone calls and texts from friends and family, so I've had no time to really think about the saddness this whole event could cause. Good for me for not letting it all get to me!
I've put myself on a schedule. You have to or you will go crazy. I'm taking it easy the best I know how. I'm learning Sudoku, watching old Roseanne reruns, watching movies and trasy TV, fixing my computer slowly, blogging, reading blogs and trying to dive into a book.
I find the scariest time is when I have to shower. I don't like looking down at a line of stitches in my stomach. They scare the bezeebes out of me! I have one more week until I have to remove the steri strips and when that day comes, LW will be helping me because I'm sure I'll be a big baby about it.
Tomorrow I am going to try to venture out to a friends house for Bunco. I'm excited and nervous. I haven't been out of the house in a week! Stay tuned for how that goes.
Other than that, I'm trudging forward. The only thing that would make my time off better is a huge snow storm that would keep LW home with me! :-) Nothing is better than being cooped up at home watching the snow fall. A girl can dream. :-)
Posted by Danica at 10:41 AM 8 comments
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
I am home.
Menopause is for the birds! I suppose it's worse since I was forced into it and didn't get to gently glide right on into the hot sticky mess I have become. I'm hot, I'm cold, I cry, I pout, I feel lonely, I feel sad...I feel silly. I'm swollen like a beached whale. Nothing fits, though I haven't really tried real clothes on because honestly I can barely get my pajama pants over the incision and the swelling.
All went well though.
My surgery was delayed about an hour. When I finally went back it was all a whirlwind. No time to cry or feel sorry for myself. I had just enough time to kiss LW and my BFF goodbye before I was wisked off to never never land. When I awoke things were hurting like all get out. Thank god I was on a pain pump. Life would have sucked without one!
Once I made it to my room I cried when I saw LW. Not because of what I just went through but because of the look in his eyes. Recovery went on longer than they expected and I heard that worried him. I made LW go home that first night because I was really just in a sleepy mood. I vagually remember my brother stopping by with flowers, or a phone call from my friend Amy, or even my friend Chris stopping by. My breathing was labored through the night and I had to be on oxygen. Apparently I had stopped breathing a couple of times which set off a bunch of alarms. Who knew.
The next day was hell. I had everyone and their mother checking my incision, checking my vaginal bleeding and making me get out of bed. UGH The worst part! But I managed. The doctors had a hard time settling on pain meds for me as it seems I am allergic to the world. I ended up on Darovoset which turned out to be the death of me. I was fine in the hospital with the meds, but once I got home I was right back in urgent care with a horrid drug allergy.
I was no more than one day home when LW had to rush me to urgent care because my hands were swollen, my feet were swollen and my inner thighs were swollen...puffy, red, gross, itchy. Seems about the only pain meds I can take are Dilodid and Morphone. Go figure I'm a hard core girl. The urgent care prescribed delodid, which in pill form, outside of a hospital, is hard to find. I bet LW called 10 pharmacies before he found one that stocked the medicine. By that time I was screamining in pain.
As far as today though I'm better. Sore, tired, bloated, trying to do too much. Tomorrow will be a week since I have had surgery. I hate being down. This is NO vacation. I'm a ball of a mess. Not because I can no longer have babies, but because it's such an emotional process. This is the toughest journey yet I have had to face.
But LW has been so amazing! Infact he has been hovering. He went to work yesterday but I think he felt terrible so he stayed home today. On my first day home from the hospital he had gotten me Ugg slippers. Talk about an amazing man. Those slippers are the bomb when you're feeling down and out.
I'm so blessed to have found LW. Life is complete with him in it. I learned so much about how far reaching his love is. It's something special when you look into your partner's eyes and you can see the pain they are feeling when you are at your worst. He knew there was nothing he could say or do to fix the situation. But knowing he loved me was all I needed.
I should add that the worst part about the hospital stay was I was on the maternity floor, with my room being right across from the nursery. Hurtful, yes. Hard, yes. Hateful, I don't think so. I just think they wanted to keep me where my doctor was making her rounds, altough they could have put me at the empty part of the hall. But what's done is done. LW is none too happy about it though and has talked with the patient advocate about it at the hospital. So hopefully someone else will not have to go through what I did.
Anyway, this has turned into a book.
I'm home.
I'm going to be fine in time.
And I have the bestest friends (and some family - long story - my sisters forgot about my surgery) I could have asked for. Thank you for all of the prayers and support!
Posted by Danica at 7:13 PM 7 comments
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Week 3 Stats/Refocus
Weight = 2.5 lost (total of 6 pds in two weeks!)
Running/Walking = 4.10 miles walked/ran
Weights Lifed = 1 day lifted
Days at The Gym = 2 days
Days in the sauna = 2 days
So all in all I'm coming along nicely with the workouts and weight loss. I could have worked out more but I have been so busy getting ready for my surgery….getting the house cleaned and organized, etc. I want to make things reachable and handy as I'm told I won't be able to do much stretching for awhile.
My surgery is tomorrow. With that said I have decided to refocus my life……
After today I will no longer be that girl who will be TTC.
After today I will no longer be able to be a Mom to any biological children.
After today I will no longer take a birth control pill to ease the pain I have with endo.
After tomorrow I will be re-focusing my life.
I can sit around and feel sorry for myself….spend hours blaming my parents for my endometriosis….wonder what I could have done differently to change the outcome of my fertility…yell and scream at God for making me defective….cry, pout, whine.
But I can't…and I won't.
I am being challenged in ways I never thought I could handle. I'm going to have to learn how to live this new life, because truly it will be a new life.
I've started to focus on running and working out. The second the doctor releases me back to the gym, my main focus will be on my fitness. I am going to take control of me, because for the first time since I was 21, I will be free from pain. Free from the constraints that endo placed on my life.
I will still hurt emotionally. And that will take time to heal. With friends announcing their pregnancy's right and left, and babies being born to friends and family at a constant rate it seems, things will be hard. There is no denying that. But if it's one thing I refuse…I REFUSE to feel sorry for myself. God made me this way for a reason.
I will survive. Maybe a little heartbroken at first, but I will survive.
My saving grace is my positive attitude, the support from my friends and family, and two of the best future step daughters I could have ever asked for.
I will be gone from blog land for awhile. Hopefully after a couple of weeks I will return and tell you all about it; with my new positive attitude.
Until then, I'll be working my tail off to get released in a timely manner from the hospital and then I will be buried on the couch surrounded by trashy TV and gobs of DVDs and books. Hopefully LW saw the signals I was flashing and purchased a pair of Ugg slippers that I have been dreaming about. A girl can dream, right?
A big shout out goes to my besties who took time out of their busy lives to take me to dinner on Sunday. I felt so honored, loved and appreciated. It's not every day a girl has her insides removed ya know, so knowing I had their support was amazing. They came armed with casseroles, soup, snacks, magazines, a gift card for pizza, socks, and even a Scor Pal for when I am up and functioning! For those that don't know, a Scor Pal is used for crafting cards and I'm pretty sure you could use it on scrapbooks too. It's amazing! Thank you ladies! I love you all!
Today I'm fasting on liquids…ugh so not fun if you ask me. It's my final day at work. Thank you to my blog friends for your continuing support. I'll see you on the other side!
Posted by Danica at 8:28 AM 10 comments
Labels: 2010 goals, endo, refocus
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Job Update
I realize I never posted the decision I made on the jobs that were presented to me. Honestly that's because I was a slacker and didn't discuss my decision with management until Monday and Tuesday of this week. Oppsss I gave myself a little extra time.
I choose to stay in my current position.
I'm happy with my choice. And so is my boss! HA
The other manager was graceful and wished me much success.
I'm looking forward to the future on my team as my role will be changing once I return from medical leave. I'm willing and ready to lead a new process improvement initiative and excited for what skills I can bring to the team.
So wish me luck! I'm gonna need it!
Posted by Danica at 8:01 AM 5 comments
Labels: Job
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
For a Reason
Things totally happen for a reason.
Remember my ex-boyfriend Shawn that I was dating during and after my separation/divorce? Well some of you may remember him (Julie I see you twisting in your seat!!!!), some may not…it was a nasty break up and he just plain wasn't for me even though we had been friends for years (lesson learned, never date your friends!). I'm being kind because I do not want to bring up the past. It's there for a reason.
Well we talked yesterday for the first time in probably 6 months. Every now and then I send him an email to catch up. I never hated him, I just stopped loving him and we just stopped working together. We were never on the same page of life. I was always 10 pages ahead. For as long as I can remember I was always finding guys that were never on the same page as me; of course until I found LW. Although most days I feel like I'm one page ahead of him, but one page is better than 10 pages. :)
Anyway Shawn is one big hot mess. After we broke up (over three years ago) he hasn't dated long term, is disowned by his family, got back into drugs, got back off of drugs, in and out of rehab, almost lost his job, is mentally and physically drained…and just plain unhappy with life.
That could have been my life had we stayed together.
I'm a firm believer, that while our break up was nasty, it was meant to be. I could not imagine living my life with someone so out of control. It was great to talk to him but it saddened me that he let his life become what it is now. It proves we are the only ones in control of our happiness. He had so much potential. Underneath that tough exterior is really a good person, but not the person for me.
I'm grateful every day that I have LW….he's stable, positive, loves the things I love (except for dogs!), has a great family, has wonderful friends, has beautiful, loving daughters, great job, has hobbies and a good life. I couldn't have asked for anything more.
Things definitely happen for a reason….and I'm so happy they do!
Posted by Danica at 8:25 AM 6 comments
Monday, January 11, 2010
Week 2 Stats
Weight = 3.5 lost
Running/Walking = 1.11 miles walked
Weights Lifed = 0 days lifted
Days at The Gym = 1 days
I have been so sick this last week. I actually even missed a day of work. This sinus infection killed me last week. Thankfully I'm feeling better so hopefully I'll have more time to work out this week, although I probably won't since I'm getting in family time and dinner with friends before I'm off for surgery. Gotta have some fun before I'm down for the count.
All in all I didn't do bad in the weight loss area. I think those first few pounds are easy once you change your diet. It's the last 10-15-20 that are always the hardest. I'm terribily disappointed that I was not able to run or walk more than I did. My chest was so congested from the sinus fluid (gross I know).
I plan to head to the gym tonight, so we'll see what I'm able to get done this week.
Happy Monday!
Posted by Danica at 8:21 AM 5 comments
Labels: 2010 goals
Thursday, January 7, 2010
Job Opportunities
When it rains it pours…..
For a long time I have been unhappy with my position at work. Not because of what I do, but who I reported to. I had been in my position for almost 7 ½ years doing the same thing day in and day out. I loved what I did and I loved the manager that hired me. Over the 7 ½ years I was in that position I had four different managers, the last one being someone who was difficult to work with. He hated our team. He treated us with disrespect and made our lives pure hell (there are many times I could have gone to HR over his comments). He was as evil as they get. I have never in my life worked with a manager who was so difficult.
So then in October there was the opportunity to leave my team and move to another team, totally leaving behind the technical work I did before. But at that point, I would have done anything to get out from under the evil manager. I absolutely love my new manager. She's amazing, thoughtful, commanding and envisions the future….something I never had with my previous manager. I don't absolutely love what I do, but I love the people I work with. I love my team. I love the communication we have on our team. And I love the respect and support I get from my team and manager. This is not my forever dream job, but it's a job and I'm grateful.
But now I have two wonderful job opportunities that have been presented to me.
One is to lead the help desk and work side by side with the manager on building process and procedures to help support the team (something I am working on my second bachelors degree for!). I would be second in command to my manager and would be the liaison between the business and the IT areas. A definite promotion is in my future if I can prove I have the leadership skills. I was sought out for this position by the manager himself. He even pulled me aside yesterday to give me more information.
The second position is to lead the process improvement to move an application onto our test team, which is a team my manager just took over. Right now I am the lead on that project and building process diagrams and future state diagrams to present to the management team. I'm excited about this endeavor. Testing is my forte…something I am good at and something I love. My manager has promised me a spot on the testing team as the lead for this application (my old application that I supported for 7 ½ years!). I couldn't be more happier about this, however this position does not have potential for a promotion…at least not yet.
So what's a girl to do? It's not about money, but it is. I'm trying to command my future financially. I don't necessarily want to climb the corporate latter, but I'd sure like to bump up a position or two. Both positions have to be approved through the AVP (associate vice president) because they are not hiring externally for these positions so for all I know both could be shot down. But in the mean time I've been asked to make a choice.
I have until the end of the week to decide. Oh.My.
What will I do?
Posted by Danica at 9:51 AM 8 comments
Labels: work
Monday, January 4, 2010
2010 Check-In
Okay folks so now is the time to lay it on the line. I should have done this on Friday, but we have been without a computer until late Saturday. My computer decided to crash on NYE. But I was able to get her working again but it took a few days. And yesterday...wasted day. I was sick as all get out. I'm recovering today and at work, but should be in bed. LW says I'm pushing myself too hard but I'm not one to lay around the house...even when I feel bad. But I'm up and feel rather okay. Even heading to the gym for a walk tonight.
Sunday was the start of my financial and physical journey for 2010. I woke up having gained three pounds over Christmas, or was that because of all of the yummie Italian food I ate the day before at a baby shower? But none the less I weighed in at my second highest weight in the last two years! Crap.
I will be weighing myself every Sunday (reporting it on Monday). I know Sunday might be a crappy day, but it will keep me honest over the weekends as I sometimes find that I over eat on the weekends if I weigh myself during the week.
I also stuck to my 1,400 calorie diet yesterday and have done amazing today. I plan to eat more once I get my workouts going. I wanted to be at the gym yesterday but my cold slowed me down. Today I can't start my running on the treadmill since I'm still winded with my cold. I do plan to walk though and sit in the sauna. So I'm starting...just a lot slower than I had wanted.
Starting Physical Stats:
Weight = 0 lost
Running/Walking = 0 miles ran/walked
Weights Lifed = 0 days lifted
Days at The Gym = 0 days
Financially I took a punch in the gut once I balanced my check book from Christmas. Boy did I go all out. But I have my spreadsheet going and I'm on day four of tracking my spending. I've decided to look at the month in whole, not look at my money weekly. This will help me to plan better. And I'm okay saying no to doing things when the budget gets crunched. I'm all for living in the here and now, but it sure would be nice to take that trip to Paris next year. And that is far more important than eating lunch in the cafe at work everyday or eating out every night.
Let the journey begin!
Posted by Danica at 12:16 PM 6 comments
Labels: 2010 goals


text:
3 lbs plus Ngaku/Arrowhead,peel and slice
2 tbsp sea-salt
3 cups oil for frying
2:Prepare frying pan with medium heat with oil.Add Ngaku one at a time in fryer,fry until lightly golden brown,then sieve out and place on parchment paper or newspaper to drain off the oil. .
3:When fried Ngaku cool down completely,store Ngaku in airtight container.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Quality CareFind out why Mayo Clinic is the right place for your health care. Make an appointment.
Meet the StaffFind a directory of doctors and departments at all Mayo Clinic campuses. Visit now.
Research and Clinical TrialsSee how Mayo Clinic research and clinical trials advance the science of medicine and improve patient care. Explore now.
Visit Our SchoolsEducators at Mayo Clinic train tomorrow's leaders to deliver compassionate, high-value, safe patient care. Choose a degree.
Professional ServicesExplore Mayo Clinic's many resources and see jobs available for medical professionals. Get updates.
Philanthropy at Mayo ClinicYour support accelerates powerful innovations in patient care, research and education. Give today.
Subscribe to Housecall
Our general interest e-newsletter keeps you up to date on a wide variety of health topics.
Drug information provided by: IBM Micromedex
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Inhalation corticosteroids have been tested in children and, except for the possibility of slowed growth, in low effective doses, have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than they do in adults.
Studies have shown that slowed growth or reduced adrenal gland function may occur in some children using inhaled corticosteroids in recommended doses. However, poorly controlled asthma may cause slowed growth, especially when corticosteroids taken by mouth are needed. Your doctor will want you to use the lowest possible dose of an inhaled corticosteroid that will control the asthma. This will lessen the chance of an effect on growth or adrenal gland function. It is also important that children taking inhaled corticosteroids visit their doctors regularly so that their growth rates may be monitored.
Regular use of inhaled corticosteroids may allow some children to stop using or decrease the amount of corticosteroids taken by mouth. This also will reduce the risk of slowed growth or reduced adrenal function.
Children who are using inhaled corticosteroids in large doses should avoid exposure to chickenpox or measles. When a child is exposed or the disease develops, the doctor should be contacted and his or her directions should be followed carefully.
Before this medicine is given to a child, you and your child's doctor should talk about the good this medicine will do as well as the risks of using it. Follow the doctor's directions very carefully to lessen the chance that unwanted effects will occur.
Appropriate studies on the relationship of age to the effects of inhaled corticosteroids have not been performed in the geriatric population. However, no geriatric-specific problems have been documented to date.
Although studies in animals have shown that inhaled corticosteroids cause birth defects and other problems, in humans these medicines, when used in regular daily doses during pregnancy to keep the mother's asthma under control, have not been reported to cause breathing problems or birth defects in the newborn. Also, corticosteroids may prevent the effects of poorly controlled asthma, which are known to be harmful to the baby. Before taking an inhaled corticosteroid, make sure your doctor knows if you are pregnant or if you may become pregnant.
It is not known whether inhaled corticosteroids pass into breast milk. Although most medicines pass into breast milk in small amounts, many of them may be used safely while breast-feeding. Mothers who are using this medicine and who wish to breast-feed should discuss this with their doctor.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your healthcare professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of medicines in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2020
Copyright © 2020 IBM Watson Health. All rights reserved. Information is for End User's use only and may not be sold, redistributed or otherwise used for commercial purposes.
Mayo Clinic does not endorse companies or products. Advertising revenue supports our not-for-profit mission.
Check out these best-sellers and special offers on books and newsletters from Mayo Clinic.
Any use of this site constitutes your agreement to the Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy linked below.
This site complies with the HONcode standard for trustworthy health information: verify here.


text:
Cookies on TOMRA's website
TOMRA has updated its cookie policy. We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. This includes cookies from third party platforms that may track your use of TOMRA's website.
03 January 2007
For further information please contact CFO Espen
Gundersen, telephone +47 97 68 73 01
Asker, 2 January 2007
Tomra Systems ASA


text:
Disney Jigsaw Puzzles You Will Love
We all grew up on Disney and some of us might have been raised with Disney jigsaw puzzles. They are fun and the best part about them is that you will find that there are characters that you will find and that you will notice. What can you expect from these different puzzles? Jigsaw puzzles range in sizes, and types, from huge floor puzzles with just a few large pieces, to table puzzles with thousands of small ones. Make sure you get a puzzle that is appropriate for the age level of the people you are buying it for. Puzzle Warehouse gives a suggested age range for each of the puzzles it sells. Disney jigsaw puzzles are pretty fun and are a perfect activity for a rainy day. When you need the kids to be quiet, buy them Disney puzzles that have their favorite characters on them. There are many people who are addicted to doing puzzles and you will find why. So, when you are looking for something to collect for your kids that they can do, why not get these puzzles? While you work on the puzzle, you can even watch the movie that these characters are seen in.


text:
Adam brings us around a front yard to show us just what makes roaches so bad. They like rocky yards because it gives them a place to hide. Water drips also supply them with a constant source of water, bringing them in from the desert. The main problem with having a yard that supports roaches is the predators they bring with them. Scorpions thrive in these environments and population soars. If your company just makes a small barrier around your house that helps almost nothing, you need a company like Bulwark, that treats the whole yard and the whole problem.
Okay so what we have here is a lot of gravel that roaches like this will live underneath largely because the gravel keeps the moisture in the ground in the soil. Protects the roaches from birds and lizards and you've got drippers that are watering the whole environment. And what happens is it creates this oasis is in the desert.
With the water and the heat, the populations just soar. Then the predators come in, spiders and scorpions hunt these insects. So when you have more insects your gonna have more arachnids, spiders and scorpions. What we've done and the reason why you see them running all over the places we spayed the entire rock area of this home to begin the clean out of the rocks and we have also sprayed their brick walls around the foundation.
You know this house is a seventeen year old house. If you're not doing something you treat your oasis then you're growing something more than beautiful green trees, because beautiful green trees are not natural for the desert and we add water and have all that warmth and have no freeze these organisms really kinda take hold. The actual process for treating water points and moisture points area on the exteriors is one of those extra barriers that Bulwark puts in.
That's correct a lot of organizations with just spray with the pump can along the foundation of the house just to try to put a narrow little barrier between the yard where the organisms breed and the house. This is the reason why you don't want just put a little pump can because a lot time roaches can make it over that barrier and get inside your house and harass you for several days before dying we take a more complete approach let's control the stuff in your yard that shouldn't really be there that's not organic this environment let's get rid of it so that it doesn't pressure you on the inside.


text:
Geneva′s Career Development Center and Kaplan, an organization that helps students prepare for a variety of standardized tests, will sponsor several graduate school workshops on Thursday, October 21. The workshops will be primarily run by a representative from Kaplan and are for current juniors, seniors and graduating seniors. They will be held in the President′s Dining Room in Alexander Hall.
These workshops will focus on helping students prepare for graduate school. The first workshop is from 2 – 3 p.m. and is designed to help students get into medical school (including dental, optometry and pharmacy school). The second workshop, from 3 – 4 p.m., is for students interested in law school. The third, from 4 – 5 p.m., will focus on MBA programs and the fourth, from 5 – 6 p.m., will be about graduate programs in general. This final workshop also includes a GRE overview.
Participants in any of these workshops will receive $100 coupon off any Kaplan preparatory program and are eligible to win a Kaplan preparatory book. In addition, participants will be qualified for a free practice test and analysis to be scheduled at Geneva College.
Career Development requests that students planning to attend these workshops register online at www.geneva.edu/career/career or via e-mail, firstname.lastname@example.com.
Geneva College is a comprehensive Christian college of the arts, sciences and professional studies. Founded in the tradition of the Reformed Christian faith, Geneva prepares students to serve Christ in all areas of society: work, family and the church. Geneva College′s philosophy of education is based on the Foundational Concepts of Christian Higher Education. Geneva is a founding member of the Council for Christian Colleges & Universities (CCCU).
© Geneva College | All rights reserved


text:
Mary Fenelon, MathWorks
Learn how to use the new problem-based approach for specifying and solving linear and mixed-integer linear optimization problems in Release 2017b. This new approach greatly simplifies setting up and running your linear programming (LP) or mixed-integer linear programing (MILP) problems. These problems are commonly encountered in finance, energy, logistics, supply chain and operations research.
Specific topics in this webinar include:
- Introduction to LP and MILP problems and algorithms
- Setting up and solving LP and MILP problems
- Tuning the solver for your application
- Using LP and MILP in deployed applications
Mary Fenelon is product marketing manager for the MATLAB optimization products. Prior to joining MathWorks, Mary worked as a developer and development manager for optimization software. She earned a PhD in Operations Research at Stanford University.
Recorded: 16 Nov 2017


text:
One dedicated team, united to ensure your commercial success. We combine all the disciplines and expertise you need to get the results you want.Call Me
Your success is our goal and we are addicted to bringing success to our clients. We are a complete and extensive 'round table' team, combining entrepreneurial experience, wide ranging financial talent, strategic foresight, proven wealth strategies, effective legal advice and extensive operational 'know how', passionately focused on your goals and success.
At a transforming point in history you can now have a unique edge with one complete professional team uniting all the expertise and disciplines you need, the creativity of combined experience and the power of professional alignment, all motivated to give you the commercial advantage you need. A new professional services DNA designed just for you.
We give you the financial control and systems to grow and create value in your business.
Cash management and gearing for profit is critical to commercial success, yet for many businesses the only benefit they derive from accounting is the submission of accurate reports to Companies House and HMRC.
By providing you with meaningful & timely reporting we add value to your business by giving you financial understanding and control, enabling you to drive your business to its full potential.More on Financial Management
Many business owners adopt a limited range of approaches when structuring their organisation, but we want to help you utilise all the corporate structures available to you.
Each option comes with different tax regimes and therefore different tax treatments. When combined the effect can provide financial and commercial windfalls and transform your business's efficiency, effectiveness and profitability. You will be amazed and your mind will be opened to new opportunities you have not considered.More on Corporate Structures
We invest the time to really understand your needs, goals and life plans, both now and in the years ahead.
We will design with you your personal financial plan. You will gain conventional and unconventional insights and strategies which will assist you in achieving your goals.
You will understand through our clear, jargon-free approach how to optimise all your assets in a way that reflects your aspirations and risk profile.
More on Wealth Management
You can take advantage of an expert and experienced finance team giving you peace of mind and assurance. We can do your bookkeeping, payroll, VAT and tax returns. You can experience management accounting dashboards and 9 month Year End accounts ensuring you make smart and confident decisions.
You can avoid unnecessary HMRC enquiries or investigations. Our reviews ensure you claim all the tax allowances available to you eliminating avoidable and unnecessary tax burdens.
More on Accounting
We join the dots: everything in your business is connected. Not everyone can see these connections, but they are there if you know where to look. As your auditors we recognise and appreciate how your business is connected and can advise you on the best route to get to where you want to be.
Adding us to your team will quickly reveal valuable insights into your business that can be immediately put to work, bringing quantifiable financial results. With Acuityprofessional audit is as much about capitalising on opportunities as it is about mitigating risk.More on Audit
You can access a full range of expert advice and services for all stages of your business and commercial growth. You can fully consider all the options and responses open to you as you face more aggressive and widespread taxation demands.
Get in touch on arrange a Skype call or video conference call with our team.
Get in touch on to set up a personal meeting to explore your areas of interest.
Telephone on 020 7280 0500 to discuss how we can work together.
Email us on to let us know how best we might be able to help you.
Click here to share your contact information with us and we will get back to you.
Please let us know how we are doing. We would love to know your thoughts on what we have done well and what we could do better by emailing firstname.lastname@example.com
We are partnering with:
Transformational Business Network
Corporate Partner
Supporting Frontier Businesses
to create jobs for the poor »
We combine a national coverage and local service from our locations in London and around the country.
Our entire company has been overhauled and restructured to have an efficient corporate structure. The results are great - we are all happy and looking forward to a strong future with our business. I have paid off my mortgage and sleep easy at night knowing my future looks good. Acuityprofessional are a unique bunch who are very good at what they do and I am so glad we undertook this. I would recommend that others consider the same


text:
Patrick Lussier and Todd Farmer are 100% confirmed to be the duo to bring the upcoming "Hellraiser" remake to life. If those names rings a bell you might recognize them as the pair that brought us all the "My Bloody Valentine" remake, and that was in 3D! So good news... right? Ah whatever.
Here's some new images from "Saw 3D" and they're chock full of trappy goodness. I'm also pretty sure they're full of spoiler goodness because when I see the film and I see the guy about to lose his hand and I think, "Gee I wonder if this guy is going to lose his hand" I'll remember, "Oh yeah he does, I saw it in the 75,000 images they released from the movie."
It's always sad when the last movie a famous actor makes before he dies turns out to be a pile of crap. So I was really worried when I watched the new trailer for the exorcism flick "The Rite" staring Anthony Hopkins. Then I realized that it was Dennis Hopper I was thinking of and Anthony Hopkins is still very much alive. So it doesn't really matter if the movie sucks or not. I can't tell you what a giant relief this is to me.
Jason Rothenberg, who's current writing credit is a TV movie I've never heard of, has been confirmed to write the upcoming "Twilight Zone" movie. I have nothing good or bad to say about this because I have no idea who he is. But you check back in a few months and I'll think of something, just you wait.
So here's a 48.5 inch cat named Stewie from Reno Nevada. That makes him the worlds longest cat and also completely freaking disgusting. Congratulations Stewie.
1978 – Australian civilian pilot Frederick Valentich vanishes in a Cessna 182 over the Bass Strait south of Melbourne, after reporting contact with an unidentified aircraft.


text:
Sony SBH52
Sony SBH52
Prior to use, please read the Important information leaflet separately provided.
This User guide is published by Sony Mobile Communications AB or its local affiliated company, without any warranty. Improvements and changes to this User guide necessitated by typographical errors, inaccuracies of current information, or improvements to programs and/or equipment, may be made by Sony Mobile Communications AB at any time and without notice. Such changes will, however, be incorporated into new editions of this User guide.
All rights reserved.
©2013 Sony Mobile Communications AB.
Publication number: 1277-5545.2
Interoperability and compatibility among Bluetooth® devices varies. Device generally supports products utilizing Bluetooth spec. 1.2 or higher, and Headset or Handsfree profile.
Sony is the trademark or registered trademark of Sony Corporation. Bluetooth is the trademark of the Bluetooth (SIG) Inc. and is used under license. All other marks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
All product and company names mentioned herein are the trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Any rights not expressly granted herein are reserved. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners.
Visit www.sonymobile.com for more information.
All illustrations are for illustration only and may not accurately depict the actual accessory.


text:
Japanese officials followed their first defense spending increase in a decade by promising they would lay out another 2.1 billion dollar one-time bonus for defense procurement.
The bonus puts Japan's defense spending increase at just over 6 percent year-over-year, undoing a decade of decreases.
The increase reflects a rise in tensions in the Southwest Asia area of military operations, which most analysts attribute to island disputes, Chinese jet incursions, and North Korean ballistic missile tests.
China's military spending has seen percentage growth each year in the double digits recently, capping off a spending spree that started with initial procurements of arms from Russia in the 90s. New Chinese drones, jet fighters, long-range "giant war planes" recently made headlines as well.
It's possible that China's newly attained military independence, coupled with global economic ascension, has fueled bolder and bolder behavior.
Meanwhile Japan and South Korea both want U.S. Global Hawk drones. Japan also plans to purchase "PAC-3 surface-to-air anti-ballistic missile systems and modernize four F-15 fighter jets," according to an Agence France Presse report.
The defense budgets of both U.S. Pacific allies pale in comparison to China's, which is slated to exceed that of the U.S. by the year 2030. China has also been recently dabbling in the drone race, but the technology, like its jets, is largely as of yet unproven.
North Korea, on the other hand, has a GDP roughly the size of North Dakota, yet four times the population. However, they spend approximately a third of that on defense (while their population starves).
Some rather hawkish reports say Japan needs to increase defense spending even further, but America has been whistling its intent to "pivot" to the Pacific and the modest spending of its two biggest Asian allies could signal reliance on the super power to save the day.
Other analysts say the day needs no saving since that China is no military threat: they still can't produce adequate jet engines on their own, and their defense contractors are still making the transition from state-owned to private.
Unlike that of the U.S. and its allies, China's military is untested and their political body seems to lack the will to use that newly developed might — preferring instead to wield less perceptively invasive economic and cyber power.
Couple America's pivot to the Pacific with the arms race and the scramble to weaponize cyberspace, and the tense situation in Southwest Asia is like nothing seen since the Cold War.


text:
This take on Minted was made by
undefined from , a member of Minted's
community of independent artists.
Welcome your guests with customizable party greeting signs and table signs. Starting at $14 each.
Ends Today | The Minted Anniversary Event: Enjoy 15% off sitewide. Code: TWELVE, ends Mon 3/30
Celebrate your special party with modern party bunting signs, created exclusively for Minted by our community of independent designers. Our party decorations are available for a variety of themes and are fully customizable.
We uncover design genius through ongoing design competitions. At Minted, all that matters is good design. Designers submit, and the Minted community votes to tell us what to sell.


text:
Long sparkly dresses
Why do we need long sparkly dresses
Woman and dress, long sparkly dresses, are synonymous words.
Dresses – intricate theme. In the relationship between women and dresses, long sparkly dresses reflected the stages of a womans struggle with herself. Why do many women dress rejection and caution? Because it allocates from the crowd, deprives the imaginary armor trouser suit. A woman in business is dressed up as a man, and when she is accused of being a woman, she is lost. But this is a mistake: in the dress, long sparkly dresses is our strength. As soon as we understand this, we win.
Why wear long sparkly dresses?
It is difficult to find jeans or pants that can hide figure flaws. Dresses,long sparkly dresses, especially from dense materials, can work wonders. Every girl should know her merits and skillfully show them.
When we wear a dress, our gait changes, lightness appears. We automatically straighten your back, try to keep your posture. We are younger in sight. The dress, long sparkly dresses, enlivens the woman, gives her lightness.
long sparkly dresses
The same dress, long sparkly dresses, can be put on to work, to a party, to the theater. The main thing is to choose the right accessories and shoes. Agree that it is more difficult to turn this trick with trousers and blouse.


text:
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) - Republicans set out a bold conservative agenda after taking control of state capitols across the Midwest and South in the last general election. They wanted to cut taxes and spending, put new limits on labor unions, crack down on illegal immigrants and give parents more alternatives to traditional public schools.
But after a series of notable achievements last year, the largest Republican wave in statehouses since the Great Depression is now splintering and action on key issues is stalled despite little meaningful opposition from outnumbered Democrats.
In Kansas, GOP lawmakers worked into the wee hours of a recent weekend to resolve serious differences after the most acrimonious legislative session in recent memory. Nebraska's governor sent his GOP-dominated Legislature home this spring with an angry press conference after issuing a barrage of vetoes and seeing his tax cut plan gutted. In Missouri, a Republican senator w ho held up the budget derisively referred to a rival GOP faction with one of the worst of party epithets - liberals.
Across the expanded Republican heartland, party leaders confronted the uncomfortable reality that it's easier to propose ideas than to act on them, and that they may have run through most of the issues they agree on.
"We had 50 years of pent-up good ideas," said former Missouri House Speaker Catherine Hanaway, who led the initial Republican takeover a decade ago but was gone by the time Republicans achieved their largest majorities in 2010. "It is a lot easier to have consensus on an agenda when you haven't had control for 50 years."
Heading into the November elections, Republicans who captured a majority of legislatures and governorships in 2010 are now confronting an assortment of questions.
Can they continue to shrink government while simultaneously boosting businesses? How much can they cut without jeopardizing services that people have come to expect, such as a quality education and a safety net for the poor and disabled?
Finding answers is complicated by deep divisions inside the party between those who want to use government to advance conservative goals and those who want it to stop meddling.
"There's a war," said Senate President Steve Morris, a moderate Republican who fought with more conservative members during Kansas' turbulent session. "It's not unprecedented to have animosity. ... (But) it's probably as bad as I've seen it."
The Republican frictions are not unique. Democrats were split between liberal and more conservative members before Republicans took control.
But the GOP conflict has been especially sharp over the government's role in spurring the economy, which is still lagging in many states after the recession. Some GOP governors and lawmakers - backed by established business lobbyists - wanted to reward particular businesses for creating jobs or expanding their plants. Others opposed such specialized raids on the treasury and demanded broad-based tax cuts benefiting nearly all businesses or individuals.
On social issues, Republicans generally rallied behind relaxed gun laws, but clashed over education. Advocates of charter schools, for example, found their ideas blocked in Alabama and Mississippi by Republican lawmakers more loyal to their local public school districts.
"I've been disappointed in a lot of things the Senate has done or not done," said a deflated Robert Bentley, Alabama's new Republican governor, whose centerpiece job creation program also was killed in the Republican-controlled chamber.
As legislatures wrapped up this spring, Republican leaders often emerged with limited, incremental steps. Some settled for small cuts in taxes and programs or just a pledge to try again next year. In Nebraska, Gov. Dave Heineman got less than a third of his tax cut plan approved. In Oklahoma, Gov. Mary Fallin, who p roposed cutting the income tax from 5.25 percent to 3.5 percent, wound up with nothing.
Republicans' ability to advance a sweeping agenda may now hinge on whether the 2012 election gives one faction the upper hand. In many states, hardline conservatives are challenging moderates in primary elections.
The 2010 elections, held amid public dissatisfaction about the economy and the large federal deficit, left Republicans with 29 governorships and their most legislative seats since 1928. The surge was especially dramatic in the middle of the country, where Republican governors replaced Democrats in Kansas, Oklahoma, Iowa, Michigan, Wisconsin and Ohio.
But by this spring, the push for a larger conservative agenda was sinking into disputes about philosophy and details. In Missouri, which elected more Republican lawmakers in 2010 than at apparently any point in state history, members fought over how to cut spending, with the Senate killing a plan to eliminate a blin d health care benefit and the House spiking a plan to pare back tax credits to developers. Other long-cherished conservative ideals, including an anti-union right-to-work initiative and tax breaks for students to attend private schools, went nowhere.
Tensions got so bad that near the end of the session, conservative Sen. Jason Crowell took to the Senate floor to publicly denounce certain Republicans as unworthy of the name.
"There's a few of us who went through the bad years - the foxhole years - who actually believe in what Republicans stand for," Crowell declared.
Conservatives did rack up some accomplishments. Despite the deep Republican divisions, Kansas' new governor, Sam Brownback, enacted one of the largest income tax cuts in state history. And Gov. Mitch Daniels proudly signed a measure making Indiana the Rust Belt's first right-to-work state, where paying union fees cannot be a condition of employment. Most notably, Republican Wisconsin Gov. Scott W alker won a recall election that amounted to a referendum on limiting labor union power.
In the hope of prodding more action on the conservative agenda, the American Conservative Union, which for years has rated the conservative credentials of members of Congress, now has begun doing the same for state lawmakers.
But until the balance of power shifts, policy changes in some GOP capitals may be limited.
In Minnesota, where GOP lawmakers approved a $1 billion stadium financing deal and a $500 million public works bill, conservative state Sen. Sean Nienow was left shaking his head. "We ended the session this year with two products not that different than what Democrats would have come up with if they were in charge," he said.


text:
A kid from the big city (Kenny Wormald) moves to a small southern town where dancing has been outlawed by the local preacher (Dennis Quaid), leaving the newcomer no choice to but to try to overthrow the law and date the preacher's daughter (Julianne Hough). Read our theatrical review and watch the trailer
I Spit On Your Grave
For reasons that remain unclear, they've remade one of the most notoriously disturbing and violent films ever, about a young woman from the big city who escapes to a cottage in the country to work on her writing. After being gang-raped by some locals she exacts an insanely bloody revenge in this unrated bloodbath. Watch the trailer
Henry Cavill, Luke Evans, Mickey Rourke and Frieda Pinto star in director Tarsem Singh's take on a Greek myth about the war between humans and the gods. Watch the trailer
Jack and Jill
Adam Sandler plays a pair of his-and-her twins--what more do you need to know? Read our theatrical review and watch the trailer
Like Crazy
Anton Yelchin and Felicity Jones star in the film that won Best Picture at Sundance in 2011, as a pair of lovers kept apart by visa problems, their libidos and and an ocean. Read our theatrical review and watch the trailer
A documentary about the amazing rise and fall of Ayrton Senna, one of the greatest Formula One driver's of all time. Read our theatrical review and watch the trailer
The Skin I Live In
Actor Antonio Banderas and director Pedro Almodovar reunite for this revenge saga about a plastic surgeon obsessed with developing a synthetic skin that could've saved the life of his wife, who was terribly burned 12 years earlier in a car accident. In Spanish with English subtitles. Watch the trailer
Tooth Fairy 2
It would appear that the original film was popular enough to warrant a sequel, but not popular enough to bring back The Rock, who is replaced here by Larry the Cable Guy. Watch the trailer
London River
Brenda Blethyn and Sotigui Kouyate star as a pair of parents out to learn the fate of their children following the subway bombings that rocked London in 2005. Watch the trailer
WWJD II: The Woodcarver
John Ratzenberger (Cliff from "Cheers") is a woodcarver whose work at a church is destroyed by a rebellious teen, but together the repair the damage--and just maybe that darned kid. Watch the trailer
Now on Home Video: "Footloose," "Like Crazy," "Senna" & More


text:
PCL-VLCS is ready to start! The sprint will cover a Plug-n-Play interface for the Velodyne HDL series to make these sensors much easier to use and the high-density point clouds easily accessible by developers. The developers working on the sprint are Keven Ring from MITRE and Kuk Cho from Korea Institute of Industrial Technology.
We would like to thank all the other candidates for their excellent proposals! We already started following up with each of them individually, as there are many more sprints to come!
[Note: the new blogging page for VLCS will be up within the next few days at http://pointclouds.org/blog/vlcs/.]


text:
Hi all,
I am currently programming for word in Java, and am attempting to disable the undo button within the word application. I've been able to find some example VBA code on how to do this
Sub DisableSubMenu() CommandBars("File").Controls("Properties").Enabled = False or True to enable End Sub
which, with a few changes should theoretically do for the same process in java using the COM api, but so far have been unable to do so.
I can retrieve the Command Bars Object and from it the "Standard" Command bar - though I don't even know if its the right one, and I"m struggling to find any decent reference materials - but from there whenever I try to access a control I get a COM error saying invalid parameter.
application.getCommandBars().getItem(new Variant("Standard")).getControls().getItem(new Variant("Undo")).setEnabled(new VariantBool(false));
Above is what I currently have.
Has anyone else attempted something like this in java, and if so how? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks in advance


text:
Kevin Youkilis demonstrates his new stance on "Yankees Access"New Yankee also discusses Jewish heritage and more on special premiering Feb. 5
Yankees Access is a YES Network original series which provides unprecedented behind-the-scenes off-the-field access to Yankees players. Previous Yankees Access shows have featured Robinson Cano, Curtis Granderson and David Robertson.
The February 5 Kevin Youkilis Yankees Access special features YES' Yankees reporter Jack Curry travelling to Youkilis' Bay Area home in California to interview Youkilis and his wife Julie. Among the highlights:
• Youkilis, owner of arguably the most distinct batting stance in the majors, demonstrates his new stance to Curry while at a local driving range. The changes: lower hands, he's crouching a little more, more balance, a shortened delivery, and he has less of a leg kick. Youkilis explains how and why he has been working on the new stance.
• He reveals that he hesitated asking out his now-wife Julie at first out of respect for her brother, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, whose advice to his sister when she and Kevin started dating was "If I were you, I'd move as slow as molasses."
• He describes the impact his Jewish heritage has had, and what he expects when he moves to New York; he also quotes comedian/actor – and Yankees fan -- Adam Sandler (also Jewish) telling him: "Gosh, I gotta root for him (Youkilis). It's sacrilegious not to root for a Jewish ball player but he plays for the Red Sox, so I can't root for him." "I always cheered for you, but man, you always killed us and I always hated that part."
The Youkilises on what type of relationship Kevin has with his brother-in-law, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady, and how wife Julie (Tom's sister) says that Tom suggested she take it verrrrrry slow with Kevin:
Kevin Youkilis: "Well, I can say I'm his only brother right now, so that's a cool thing. We always joke about that: the brother you always wanted, and I'm like, "I don't know if you wanted me as a brother, but you didn't have a choice in this matter now." He's great. It's pretty fun. I ask him questions. I even asked a question about coming to New York: "Could you ever be a Jet or a Giant?" And he's like, "I don't know. Luckily I'm not in your shoes." And I'm like, 'Thanks a lot for your advice, buddy!'"
Julie Brady-Youkilis: "You know, he (Kevin) was living in Boston at the time I was in California (when they started dating). It was really slow. I think we became really good friends because all we had was the long distance. I had told him (Tom Brady), "I think I may go see him (Youkilis)," and he (Tom Brady) goes, "If I were you, I'd move as slow as molasses." And I go, "But Tommy, that means you don't move at all," and he goes, "Exactly!"
Youkilis on how Yankees fan Adam Sandler grudgingly rooted for Youkilis when he played for the Red Sox:
"I talked to Adam and he always says it was the hardest thing for him every time I came up to bat. Because being Jewish, he's like, "Gosh, I gotta root for him, it's sacrilegious not to root for a Jewish ball player but he plays for the Red Sox so I can't root for him." He said, "I always cheered for you, but man, you always killed us and I always hated that part.""
Youkilis on how his Jewish heritage is a significant part of his life, bar mitzvah requests, what he can expect in New York, and hanging with other Jewish Major Leaguers:
"You know, the Jewish heritage thing has been such a huge impact in my whole entire career. From the requests my agent gets to bar mitzvahs and weddings to you name it, it's a big thing and it means a lot to a lot of Jewish youth and the Jewish community. You know I try to embrace it as much as I can and I wish I could go to as many as bar and bat mitzvahs as I can, but the schedule doesn't allow for it. It is kind of fun around the league when I see (Milwaukee Brewers outfielder) Ryan Braun and (Texas Rangers second baseman) Ian Kinsler and sit on the same field with them, and we kind of joke around a lot. And I know in New York it's going to be larger than life because I think it's the first time in many years that a Jewish ball player will be playing for the Yankees, but what a great honor to be in a city with the probably the biggest population of Jewish people in America."


text:
UH Manoa study shows recycle bins at a work site significantly boosts recycling rateUniversity of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa
It is possible to significantly boost the recycling rate and significantly reduce the discard rate by focusing on workplace recycling programs, according to a new Policy Brief released today by UH Mānoa's Social Sciences Public Policy Center.
The project combined a survey of faculty and staff with a detailed "waste audit" conducted at Saunders Hall on the UH Manoa campus, and found that when recycling bins were introduced for the first time, the number of empty bottles and cans discarded into the regular trash dropped over 70%. That brought the overall recycle rate of the beverage containers consumed at work to 87% at this study site.
Before container recycle bins were available, employees in Saunders Hall were already recycling at a very high rate (80%) - primarily by taking their bottles and cans home and recycling there, according to the analysis by the Policy Center. Provision of recycling bins made it more convenient to recycle, and the total recycling rate jumped substantially. In addition, a large majority (68%) of the people who used to take their bottles home changed their behavior and began to deposit their bottles and cans in the bins at work, (even though there was no reimbursement). "It makes sense," said Professor David Nixon, author of the study. "Many people who recycle at home end up ʻdonating' them at a recycle bin near a public school, anyway."
Hawaii's statewide recycling rate for beverage containers stands at 68% for each of the past two years, but the Department of Health has set a statewide goal of 80%. The City and County of Honolulu is launching curbside recycling pilot projects in Mililani and Hawaii Kai this month, to see whether they can boost the overall recycling rate. The City will be redeeming the five-cent deposits on every bottle and can it collects. There is substantial uncertainty about how many people will part with their bottles and cans, and "give" them to the City. Professor Nixon said "Our study doesn't specifically address residential recycle behavior, and it is only among University faculty, staff and students, but it's an indication that people are likely to 'donate' a large portion of their bottle and can deposits into recycling bins that are convenient. I predict a substantial windfall for the City in the form of HI-5 deposits. I also predict a substantial jump in the overall recycle rate of containers, as a result of the curbside pilot programs."
The Policy Brief and a Survey Report on which it is based are available at:
The project was conducted as part of the Sustainable Saunders Initiative. A student website is at http://sustainablesaunders.hawaii.edu/
For more information, visit: http://www.publicpolicycenter.hawaii.edu/reports.html


text:
My Macarons journey started in late December 2010...when I was given Secrets of Making Macarons by Jose Marechal as a Christmas present by my sweetie pie, E.
When I finally found my courage... my first attempt was to try out Italian meringue. I followed the 'step by step' stated in the book... they looked good during the drying time 'croutage'... but... Lady Luck was not on my side!!
Rima suggested that I adapt Swiss Meringue... less temperamental than French or Italian meringue.
Thank you Xiaolu and Rima....
|Green Tea Macarons for Elphaba...
It was a good week... I successfully made my first batch of Macarons, we celebrated our 19th Anniversary and enjoyed Wicked the Musical... Wicked is playing in Perth now... if you have the chance... dont miss it... it was brilliant!!
Green Tea Macaron Recipe (makes about 32 macarons shells)(Recipe adapted from Bisous A Toi; Fillings from Macaroons by Love Food)
80g egg white~room temperature65g castor sugar80g almond meal140g icing sugar1/2 teaspoon lemon juice2 teaspoon of green tea powder1/8 teaspoon of green food colouring paste
55g unsalted butter ~ softened3 teaspoon of lemon juice3 tablespoon of green tea powder115g icing sugar
- Egg white at room temperature
- Pulse Almond meal with icicng sugar for 5 minutes. Sieve. Set aside.
- Mix the egg white and castor sugar in a heatproof bowl.
- Making sure that the bowl will snuggly fit the pot, bring the water to boil then lower the heat to a gentle simmer.
- Place the bowl on top of the pot, making sure the bottom of the bowl does not touch the simmering water... aka double boil method.
- Whisk the egg white mixture until the sugar is dissolved and the temperature reads 50-55C on the sugar thermometer.
- Transfer the egg mixture into the mixing bowl with the balloon attachment.
- Add lemon juice.
- Whisk on medium speed until soft peak or 'shaving foam' consistency.
- Add in food colouring.
- Using a flexible silicon spatula, fold in sieved almond and green tea powder into the meringue one third at a time. And start counting the strokes.
- Continue to fold until all dry ingredients are fully incorporated and it forms a shiny batter with a thick, ribbon like consistency...
- Pour the mixture into a piping bag fitted with 10mm nozzle, and pipe onto prepared baking sheets.
- Leave the tray at room temperature for 30 minutes or more until the macarons surface are 'drier' to touch.
- Pre heat oven to 150C and bake each tray for 15-20 minutes depending on the oven.
- Cool for 10 minutes then carefully peel off the baking sheet.
- Leave to cool completely before piping in the filling
- Filling~ beat butter, lemon juice until light and fluffy, then add icing sugar and green tea powder.Piped the filling onto the shells.
- Macarons tasted better...after an overnight refrigeration


text:
Dylan McCaffrey of Valor Christian makes MaxPreps 2015 football junior All-American team
Valor Christian junior quarterback Dylan McCaffrey was named to MaxPreps' 2015 junior All-American football first team as an athlete.
McCaffrey, also a Denver Post 2015 All-Colorado selection, helped lead the Eagles to a sixth state title in seven straight championship appearances. The 6-foot-5, 200-pound nationally-ranked QB finished the 2015 season throwing for 2,800 yards and 27 touchdowns and rushed for 592 yards and 13 touchdowns. He threw only four interceptions.
WATCH: Dylan McCaffrey's four touchdowns lead No. 2 Valor Christian past No. 3 Grandview
The 4-star recruit is a major target for some powerhouse college football programs, and has seriously piqued the interests of Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh. He has received offers from Michigan, UCLA, Duke, LSU, Missouri, Nebraska, Penn State… Just to name a few. Colorado and Colorado State have also tossed offers into the mix.


text:
hero to the rescue!
I mentioned in my recent November favourites video that I'd been loving the La Roche Posay Effalacur Duo. Effaclar Duo is basically a spot treatment that aims to reduce the apperance of inperfections and purify the pores. It's a complete skincare solution that leaves the skin looking clear, smoother and really aids a lot of the skincare woes I personally have. I've never really used a product like this before, It's made such an overwhelming difference to my skin over the past few weeks, to the point where it's currently the only skincare item I'm using at the moment. I suffer from hormonal and dairy breakouts which tend to get sore and cystic and really bring me down. However this has cleared them up a treat and since adding it to my routine my new breakouts have been kept to an absolute minimum. I'm so impressed with this product I really cant put into words how much I love it. I've noted that the overall appearance of my skin looks completely different, my pores look smaller and my black heads much less noticeable. It hasn't dried my skin out either like some spot treatments, my skin feels more balanced if anything!
I know theres a lot of blogger hype for this at the moment but it's such a wonderful product and has worked wonders for me personally. Im normally uncomfortable about recommending skincare but this is possibly my all time skincare hero!


text:
For sale are 2 original copies of "The Exploration and Survey of McBride Cave, Jackson County, Alabama" (1983) by Marion O. Smith and G. Will Chamberlin. This rare
8 1/2 x 11 booklet is only 12 pages long, but contains the complete, detailed history of the exploration of one of the true classic multidrop caves in America, and includes the complete official fold-out map by Ricky Buice showing plan and vertical profile, as well as action photos of Marion Smith, Will Chamberlin, Gerald Moni, Ron Lewis and Jim Coffroth. Both copies are in very good condition, but have a few very minor creases light discolorations on the covers, and a little rust on the binding staples. A must for any "complete" library of TAG caves.
Only $10 each, free shipping!


text:
34 Tricks Found -- Page 1Next 10 Tricks >>
|Four face down cards are displayed. A spectator names the color of two of the cards (red or black). The spectator then names the suit. When the cards are fanned apart, the selected card is upside down! But that's not all, the magician then turns the selected card upside down and it has a different colored back than the other three cards. The three cards are each turned over and they are blank! A powerful, powerful magic trick. 846RUMBWAVE
|This is just like the regular B-Wave trick listed above, but it is made with jumbo playing cards so that the effect can play in stand-up magic performing situations. Recommended. 0051RUMBWAVE_JUM
|A black bag is handed to a spectator who is asked to place it over his head to attest that the bag is opaque and cannot be seen through. The magician then takes the bag and places it over his head. This secretly constructed bag will now allow the magician to see well enough to read what is printed on chalkboard, see billets, do second sight routines, and yes even drive a car (do so at your own risk by the way, there are a lot of bad drivers out there). Comes complete with bag and written instructions. Gosh, he must have x-ray vision just like Tarbell!
|This blindfold is manufactured from solid metal. There are no pinholes or fakes of any kind used. The Blindfold may be thoroughly examined by the spectators. Yet when the metal mask is placed over the magician's eyes, he can see. Even with the solid metal material blocking his vision, you can carry out many stunning effects.
The method is both simple and subtle. A few trials will convince you that this in not only one of the most effective blindfolds in the world, it is also the easiest to work as there are literally no fakes, switches or special moves of any kind. The blindfold features solid aluminum construction with a matte black finish and an elastic headband.
|The magician displays a blindfold. To demonstrate the blindfold's effectiveness, he places it over a spectator's eyes. The spectator attests that he can't see with the blindfold, and especially if it were to be tied around his head. However when the blindfold is placed on the magician, he is able to see clearly enough to recognize objects, find his way about, and do other apparent sixth sense effects. Uncanny!
|This book was written by Ted Anneman, one of the most prolific inventors of mental magic who has ever lived. The book represents an outstanding collection of nearly 200 crowd-pleasing mental magic feats. The author offers insider's tips and expert advice on techniques, presentation, diversions, patter, staging and all else needed to make mental magic a foolproof success. This book is lucidly written and thoroughly diagrammed book by one of magic's legendary figures. Softbound. 087nufdo00180
|67 sure-fire mental feats to delight and mystify with feats of mind reading with cards, instant ESP, identification of the owners of objects given to you in random order, number prediction, how to magically reproduce drawings on slates, book tests, handwriting tricks, mind-reading done from a room away, and much more. 73 illustrations. Softbound.
|This is a classic text on mentalism type magic. Probably the most powerful form of magic, mentalism deals with mindreading ticks such as thought projection and fortelling the future. The books contains information on muscle reading, mnemonics and mental systems, predictions, blindfolds, billets, book tests, two person telepathy methods, mediumistic stunts, card tricks, publicity stunts, and patter and presentation ideas. A hardback volume by Corinda. 0051NUFdr00270
|A bicycle deck of cards is displayed. An audience member is asked to name any card (free choice and no forces). The cards are removed from their case and the selected card is found to be upside down in the deck! Not only that, for the climax the card is turned around and the card has a different colored back than the rest of the deck! Bicycle Cards.
|A great utility item with many possible uses. This clear plastic bag is shown to contain a number of slips of paper. Actually however, the bag ontains compartments. This allows you to easily force a slip of paper on an audience member. The bag can also be used to force cards, silk handkerchiefs, Chinese fortune cookie predictions, or just about any small items that will fit in the bag. Instructions included. 521nufud00370
|Next 10 Tricks >>


text:
Davy & Daisy
Air Force Jacket - Men's
Ordering, Processing & Shipping Info:
- Action Pro Sports utilizes our own US based warehouse along with global manufactures and third-party suppliers to process, fulfill and ship orders.
- Action Pro Sports will do our best to indicate the fulfillment method of the item/s within the item's description so the customer has an approximate idea of how long they should allow for fulfillment and delivery.
- If an item's description states that it is a "Pre-Order (US)" or a "Pre-Order (Global)" item then it is most likely being fulfilled and shipped by one of our US or Global suppliers, which may have longer fulfillment and delivery times.
- Once an order is placed and received by Action Pro Sports it is our goal to initiate processing of the order within 3 days, but due to Holidays and other circumstances it may take a little bit longer.
- Action Pro Sports will do our best to update the customer's account so they can log in and see the status of their order. This includes fulfillment and shipment information along with information concerning any issues that may be affecting their order.
- As stated above; In general there are three different item fulfillment methods. Those methods are generally items that are shipped from our own US based warehouse, items shipped from one of our US based suppliers and or items shipped from one of our global suppliers. Depending on your order, we may need to source the items from multiple sources, but we will provide updates and tracking information for each item.
- US Based Warehouse shipments are generally fulfilled and delivered within 1-2 weeks.
- "Pre-Order (US)" are items fulfilled and shipped by US Based Manufactures & Suppliers, which are generally fulfilled and delivered within 1-2 weeks.
- "Pre-Order (Global)" are items fulfilled and shipped by Globally Based Manufactures & Suppliers, which are generally fulfilled and delivered within 1-5 weeks.
Order Cancellation, Returns & Exchanges:
Order Cancellation/Modification:
- An order can only be canceled/modified if the item and or items have not been shipped.
- Action Pro Sports reserves the right to cancel or remove an item and or items from an order for any reason, but if canceled or an item and or items are removed, a refund will be provided to the customer per the modifications made to the order.
- If the customer wishes to cancel an order and or remove an item and or items from their order they must contact email us at firstname.lastname@example.com with the order# along with a clear list of the item/s they wish to remove prior to the item/s shipping. If the order can be canceled and or the item and or items can be removed an appropriate refund will be provided.
Returns & Exchanges:
- No exchanges are allowed, but regularly priced items that have not been used, worn and are in new condition with all original tags and packaging materials can be returned by the customer for store credit per their originally invoiced item value, not including any fees and or shipping costs.
- Sale, Closeout, Discounted, and or Discontinued items can not be returned or exchanged.
- If a customer wishes to request a return for qualifying items, they must do the following;
- Email email@example.com their order# along with a concise description of the item/s they want to return within 14 days of receiving their order.
- If the return request is approved, the customer must ship the unused, unworn, new condition item/s along with all original tags, and packaging materials along with a copy of original order to the address below using a shipping method that includes tracking information.
- Email the return tracking information to email@example.com so delivery can be confirmed.
- Once the returned items have been verified, a store credit will be provided to the customer for the value of the originally invoiced item/s amount, not including fees and or shipping costs.
Stylish and functional Air Force Men's Jacket
- Fabric - polyester & Nylon
- Davy Daisy
- Model# DCT-176
Important shipping and handling info:
- Drop shipped item
- Ships from the Asia
- Please allow additional time for processing and delivery (Generally 2-4 weeks)
- No Returns and or Exchanges allowed unless the item is confirmed to be defective upon arrival. Defect claims must be made within 5 business days of delivery and if item/s are determined to be defective a store credit will be provided for the invoiced amount excluding any shipping and or handling fees


text:
Consent for the Use of Cookies
By actively continuing the use of this website you consent to the use of cookies for the purposes of market or opinion research, analysis and advertising.
For further information regarding the use of cookies, their purposes and possibly related collection, processing and use of personal data please refer to our Cookie Policy.
The content of this page is no longer available.
link to homepage


text:
Call for info: (888) 263-0768
Last Updated: 2 days ago
4432 Sunflower Lane, Prosper TX 75078
From $396,990 Why 'From' pricing?
New homes can be personalized to your needs and taste.
Builders pricing can vary greatly. Builders display base pricing because you have not selected your options and upgrades yet and some homes may indicate that the land cost is not included.
Exterior 1/10Previous Next
Lovely 2 story home with 4 bedrooms, 3 full baths, dining area, study, game room, outdoor living area and 2-car garage
Builder Community Sales Office
4432 Sunflower Lane, Prosper, TX 75078
Sales Agent: Erika Klingenberg
Hours: By Appointment Only
Please be aware that current conditions may impact hours of operation.
Lilyana - 60s
American Legend Homes invites you to explore their latest homes in Celina's newest master-planned community, Lilyana. American Legend Homes at Lilyana offers a vast selection of 50-foot, 60-foot and 74-foot wide home layouts featuring versatile floor plans with special attention to spacious bedrooms and closets, functional open living areas and designer-inspired kitchens. Homeowners are able to personalize their home with options to add bedrooms, bathrooms and game rooms to fit their families' unique needs. American Legend Homes at Lilyana range from 1,798 to 3,500+ square feet.Visit the website Free brochure
Actual schools may vary. Contact the builder for more information.
Get the latest Dallas news and deals delivered weekly!
We will never share your email address.
Privacy policy


text:
About Us | Shipping and Returns | Testimonials | Privacy Policy | Sitemap | Contact Us
Need Help? Questions? Call Us Toll Free: 1-800-761-4294 -OR- 1-660-956-0087
Celebrating online since 2003. Millions of items sold to over hundreds of thousands of customers!
Free Shipping Over $75 (US 48 States)* Same Day Shipping! (Order by 2pm CST)
Copyright 2020 TrainWeb LLC dba Train Party. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Marine Gen. John Allen, the former top American commander in Afghanistan and President Barack Obama's nominee to lead U.S. and NATO forces in Europe, announced Tuesday that he will retire from the U.S. military after 38 years of service, citing personal reasons.
"While I won't go into the details, my primary concern is for the health of my wife, who has sacrificed so much for so long," he said in a statement. "For more than 35 years, my beloved Kathy has devotedly stood beside me and enabled me to serve my country."
He added that it was "profoundly sobering" to consider the amount of time he has spent away from his two daughters over the course of his career.
U.S. & World
His decision comes just weeks after his name was cleared in an investigation into his conduct with Jill Kelley, a Florida socialite who was linked to scandal that ended David Petraeus' career at the CIA.
President Barack Obama said he accepted the request, calling Allen one of the nation's finest military leaders and a true patriot.
For full politics coverage, visit NBCNews.com.
Last week, NBC News cited three U.S. officials in reporting that Allen had been likely to withdraw his name for the nomination to be the next NATO Supreme Allied Commander in Europe.
Allen did not want to put his family through a nomination process that would bring up the Kelley emails, several military officials also told NBC News.
In an interview with the Washington Post Monday evening, Allen said that the probe, which examined his relationship with Kelley and had investigators combing through batches of his emails for signs of inappropriate behavior, had taken a toll on his wife, who suffers from chronic health problems including an autoimmune disorder.
"For a long time, I told her, 'When you can't bear this anymore, just tell me and I'll drop my [resignation] letter right away," Allen told the Post. "Now I need to be the one who takes this out of her hands."
A four-star general, Allen was a key player in the development of Afghan troops and transitioning of power from international forces to local security forces as the U.S. began its drawdown.
Outgoing Defense Secretary Leon Panetta, who worked closely with Allen during his tenure, said that "his leadership over the last 19 months will long be remembered as pivotal to this campaign" in Afghanistan. "The strategy he developed and implemented has put us on the right path towards completing this mission, with Afghan forces now on track to step into the lead for security nationwide this spring and to assume full security responsibility by the end of next year."
Here is President Obama's statement on Tuesday:
Today, I met with General John Allen and accepted his request to retire from the military so that he can address health issues within his family. I told General Allen that he has my deep, personal appreciation for his extraordinary service over the last 19 months in Afghanistan, as well as his decades of service in the United States Marine Corps. General Allen presided over the significant growth in the size and capability of Afghan National Security Forces, the further degradation of al Qaeda and their extremist allies, and the ongoing transition to Afghan security responsibility across the country. He worked tirelessly to strengthen our coalition through his leadership of the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), and to improve our relations with the Afghan government. Above all, he cares deeply for the men and women in uniform who serve our nation - as well as their families - and I am grateful for the sacrifices made by his family in supporting him during his service. John Allen is one of America's finest military leaders, a true patriot, and a man I have come to respect greatly. I wish him and his family the very best as they begin this new chapter, and we will carry forward the extraordinary work that General Allen led in Afghanistan.


text:
Yummy Plants: a vegan lifestyle website and community. We can help you start a vegan diet!
raw vegan ice cream company
The first EVER vegetarian food festival that took place in Chelsea on Sunday, April 4th was a PHENOMENAL event! It was an amazing arena of super yummy vegan products like: Teese vegan mozzarella cheese, Sweet & Sara marshmallows, raw vegan ice cream, Gnosis raw vegan chocolate and soooo much more! The event's keynote speaker was Dr. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM). Dr. Barnard discussed the positive effects that a plant-based diet can have on cholesterol, type II diabetes and joint pain. He introduced the 21-day Vegan kickstart, a program designed to help beginners explore a plant-based diet.


text:
(Adopted 10/18/1971, readopted 10/23/1978)
A. Oral evidence shall be taken only on oath or affirmation.
B. Each party shall have these rights: to testify, to call and examine witnesses; to introduce exhibits; to cross-examine opposing witnesses on any matter relevant to the issues even though that matter was not covered in the direct examination; to impeach any witness regardless of which party first called him to testify; and to rebut any evidence against him. If respondent does not testify in his own behalf, he may be called and examined as if under cross-examination.
C. The hearing need not be conducted according to technical rules relating to evidence and witnesses. Any relevant evidence shall be admitted if it is the sort of evidence on which responsible persons are accustomed to rely in the conduct of serious affairs, regardless of the existence of any common law or statutory rule which might make improper the admission of such evidence over objection in civil actions. Hearsay evidence may be used for the purpose of supplementing or explaining any direct evidence but shall not be sufficient in itself to support a finding unless it would be admissible over objection in civil actions. The rules of privilege shall be effective to the same extent that they are now or hereafter may be recognized in civil actions, and irrelevant and unduly repetitious evidence shall be excluded.


text:
This website uses cookies. Detailed information on the use of cookies on this website can be found in the privacy policy. We will also inform you there about the possibilities to prevent the use of cookies. Privacy Terms
lost password? | I am a new customer / guest customer
Advanced search
Page 1 of 2 in category Fermenting


text:
Digital Forensics Solve Crimes
The good guys are getting better and better at capturing online criminals. Digital Forensics plays a huge role in solving all kinds of crimes. This article from the FBI is a sober reminder that what we do on a day-to-day basis can and will be held against us! July 9, 2011


text:
now browsing by tag
adult toys Bachelorette Party Bachelorette Party Games Bachelorette Party Gifts Bachelorette Party Wines better sex birthday gift ideas for boyfriend boyfriend gift ideas boyfriend gifts christmas gifts for boyfriend Fifty Shades of Grey sex toys Fifty Shades of Grey wine Fun Bachelorette Gifts gift ideas for boyfriend gift ideas for men gifts for guys gifts for husband history of wine and romance intimacy issues Mood music Music to set the mood presents for boyfriend Romantic Gift for Couples sex and wine sex toys sexy bachelorette gift Sexy bachelorette party gift Sexy Bachelorette Party Gifts Sexy gift for couples Sexy Gift for Her Sexy gift for him sexy gift sets for guys Sexy gifts for Couples sexy gifts for him sexy holiday gifts Sexy music Sexy pairings Sexy wine sexy wines unique gifts for men viticulture and romance Wine and love wine and passion wine and sex Wine and Sex Toys
Date night is an exhilarating event — an opportunity to be daring, to take chances and to create an altogether unforgettable experience.
The nature of date night indicates that you will be the recurring focus of his undivided attention. Captivate him completely by donning sparkling hints of intimate naughtiness and pouring him sensuous sips of sexy wine. The evening's scenery will awaken every time you saunter through a room in your curve enhancing, pulse raising, eyebrow elevating accessories. Your soft-bondage accouterments may even spark double takes — making spectators wonder what you're up to behind closed doors. What's more, these dynamics will inspire the profound elements of his character to step forth, so that he may earn an invitation to accompany you into the wee hours.


text:
Clinical Nurse - CT, Main Campus (Night Position)
Company Overview
At Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK), we're not only changing the way we treat cancer, but also the way the world thinks about it. By working together and pushing forward with innovation and discovery, we're driving excellence and improving outcomes.
For the 28th year, MSK has been named a top hospital for cancer by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be on Becker's Healthcare list as one of the 150 Great Places to Work in Healthcare in 2018, as well as one of Glassdoor's Employees' Choice Best Place to Work for 2018. We're treating cancer, one patient at a time. Join us and make a difference every day.
Job Description
Incredible Clinical Nurse Opportunities for experienced Radiology/CT Nurses!
Click here to Discover Nursing at MSK
We are:
- Providers of compassionate, evidence-based nursing care to Oncology patients and families living with cancer in a healing and innovative environment.
You are:
- Action-oriented and eager to embrace new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.
- A good decision-maker, with proven success at making timely decisions that maintain high standards of nursing care within the organization.
- Actively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged, using both formal and informal development channels.
- Approachable and comfortable with diverse groups of people and able to make others comfortable with you.
- An effective communicator, capable of determining how best to reach different audiences and executing communications based on that understanding.
- Capable of building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
You will:
- Work collaboratively with other members of the radiology team.
- Manage a caseload of patients undergoing radiological examinations.
- Provide clinical support to staff members, and be involved in obtaining IV access and, administration of radiologic contrast agents.
- Perform patient assessment, offer patient and family education and symptom management.
- Act as part of a multidisciplinary team to provide continuity of care throughout various stages of treatment and follow-up.
You need:
- New York State RN license and BSN
- Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience required
- Radiology experience and IV skills highly preferred
- ACLS preferred
- National Certification preferred
12 Hour shifts flexed between 11am - 8am, with weekend rotation required.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Back to top