text:
A Better Way for the U.S. Government to Clean Our Waterby -
When it comes to allocating money for conservation, reverse auctions can help governments get the biggest bang for their buck.
Reverse auctions are auctions with many sellers but only one buyer. They are often used in the private-sector to procure services inexpensively, but reverse auctions can also be used to cost-effectively allocate public conservation dollars.
In 2005, WRI, together with the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and other partners, conducted a pilot reverse auction in the agriculture-heavy Conestoga watershed of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. The goal was to pay farmers to implement best-management practices that reduce phosphorus, a leading cause of water pollution in the watershed.
The Conestoga Watershed
We held two reverse auctions that resulted in allocations of $486,000 to farmers who showed that they reduced the most phosphorus for the least amount of money. Farmers first selected the best management practices that they wished to propose. Next, phosphorus reductions from each proposal were estimated using WRI's NutrientNet software. Farmers then placed competitive bids indicating the payment they would accept to implement each proposal. Bids with the lowest prices per pound of phosphorus reduced were funded; those with the highest prices were not.
As a result, an estimated 92,000 pounds of phosphorus are expected to be reduced over the lifespan of the best-management practices implemented through the reverse auction. Results showed that the allocation method resulted in seven times more phosphorus reductions per program dollar spent than traditional government-subsidy allocation methods within the watershed.
The federal government even has an in-house example of this method of award allocation. In July 2006, a wetlands reserve program pilot used reverse auctions to reduce the acquisition costs of program easements in several areas across the country. It was a huge success, enrolling 3,500 acres and reducing acquisition costs by 14 percent, or $820,000.
Reverse auctions can maximize the effectiveness of federal and state dollars because they combine performance measures with cost. Many conservation programs do not currently consider cost as a factor when allocating funding. Furthermore, reverse auctions allow for competitive bidding—which encourages applicants to reveal the "true cost" of adoption—and do not rely on fixed payment schedules.
In the face of rising concerns about climate change and water quality, it is critical that governments become more effective at allocating money to achieve environmental objectives. One way for them to do it is to formally adopt reverse auctions for agricultural conservation programs, but also for programs that aim to protect and restore wetlands, species, and habitats.


text:
About Daimler
Daimler AG previously named Daimler-Benz and DaimlerChrysler) is a German multinational automotive corporation, headquartered in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. Daimler-Benz was formed with the merger of Benz & Cie and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft in 1926. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler upon acquiring the American automobile manufacturer Chrysler Corporation in 1998, and was again renamed Daimler upon divesting of Chrysler in 2007.
Read More | Visit Daimler Website
Daimler Recruitment Process
1. Online CV Submission along with filled Application Form
2. Online Reasoning Tests
3. Video / Phone Interview
4. Assessment Centre / Group Excercise
5. Partner Interview
Jobs at Daimler
Daimler Numerical Reasoning Test
18 Questions 25:00min Explanations
Daimler Situational Judgement Test
18 Questions 25:00min Explanations
Daimler Verbal Reasoning Test
18 Questions 20:00min Explanations
Daimler Logical Reasoning Test
20 Questions 18:00min Explanations
AndrewApplied to NHS (Graduate Scheme)
I want to recommend Aptitude Tests as one of the best sources for graduate assessment preparation. In fact, the real tests were easier than the ones I practiced here. The explanations also helped me to understand where and why I did mistakes. Thank you, Aptitude Tests!
RameshApplied to Société Générale
During my job application I had to go through a number of numerical and situational tests. Needless to say, I was looking for the best place to practice. Aptitude Tests saved me days, if not weeks. The tests were accurate and the website was easy to use in overall. Thanks!!!
MariaApplied to BAE Systems
Very Good! Although some numerical questions were a bit complicated. Had to practice for a few days to complete everything.
AnnaApplied to AECOM
I practiced situational tests to prepare for AECOM application. It's a great website, if you're limited in time. It would also be fantastic if you had offline mode to practice without interrnet.
OlgaApplied to Lufthansa
Aptitude Tests let me prepare for the tests at Lufthansa. I used mostly logical and numerical tests, but am quite confident other tests are also very helpful in practice. Great value for money.
JakeApplied to Vodafone
Thank you! I had to practice SHL tests here and I can only say Aptitude Tests is the best preparation platform.
EricApplied to HSBC
Excellent! Huge confidence boost and only positive experience after using Aptitude Tests for reasoning assessment preparation.
We help you get into the leading companies
Top 100 Europe companies use Aptitude Tests to assess candidates
Free Numerical Aptitude Tests
Question 1/20
Aptitude (Reasoning) Tests assess candidate's numerical, verbal and logical skills during the common time-limited assessment. Most of the mid-to-large companies use aptitude tests to assess candidates during the recruitment process. Companies, like Citi, HSBC, RBS, NHS, Unilever and others use aptitude tests at early stages of their recruitment process, usually straight after you submit an Application Form. There are few types of reasoning tests: Numerical, Verbal, Logical, Diagrammatic and Situational Judgement, and each of them assess different skillset.
Our psychometric tests are written by the same professional psychologists who design tests for Daimler and many other companies. Also, all our tests are compatible with the assessment from the following publishers:
- Kenexa
- Talent Q
- Cubiks
- Criterion Partnerships
... and others
First thing to know before taking any reasoning test is that those assessments are time limited. You are required to complete the test within the given timeframe (usually 20 to 45 min). Test usually consist of 20-30 questions, where you're required to choose one or more possible answers from the given list.
Numerical Reasoning Tests assess your ability to work with numbers, graphs, charts and percentages. Verbal Reasoning Tests assess your ability to understand and process the context from the given paragraph. Situational Judgement Tests assess your ability to make critical decisions in a simulated workplace case. Diagrammatic Reasoning Tests assess your logical ability to solve problems. Usually, you will work with sequences and diagrams.
Myth: Practicing a few tests could improve your chances of passing the real assessment.
Fact: You will need to practice a lot. That's why we include 60+ industry standard aptitude tests with more than 1,500 questions. The more tests you practice, the better chances of getting a good score on the Daimler assessment.
Yes, you can practice our Free Reasoning Tests here: https://www.aptitude-tests.co.uk/free-tests
Yes, we do have 14 Days Money Back Guarantee. If you purchase one or more of our tests packages and are not satisfied with the quality of our tests or platform, you can cancel your membership within 14 days of your purchase. You will be refunded a full amount, once we confirm your request by email. Please note, Terms and Conditions apply.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Export 14 results:
Filtres: Keyword is Middle Aged and Author is Bélanger, Lynda [Enlever les filtres]
Comparative efficacy of behavior therapy, cognitive therapy, and cognitive behavior therapy for chronic insomnia: a randomized controlled trial. J Consult Clin Psychol. 2014;82(4):670-83.
Sleep disturbances in bipolar disorder during remission. J Affect Disord. 2013;146(1):112-9.
Validation of the Insomnia Severity Index in primary care. J Am Board Fam Med. 2013;26(6):701-10.
Comparison of subjective and objective sleep quality in menopausal and non-menopausal women with insomnia. Sleep Med. 2011;12(1):65-9.
Prevalence of insomnia and its treatment in Canada. Can J Psychiatry. 2011;56(9):540-8.
The natural history of insomnia: a population-based 3-year longitudinal study. Arch Intern Med. 2009;169(5):447-53.
The use of natural products for sleep: A common practice? Sleep Med. 2009;10(9):982-7.
Meta-analysis of sleep changes in control groups of insomnia treatment trials. J Sleep Res. 2007;16(1):77-84.
Clinical management of insomnia using cognitive therapy. Behav Sleep Med. 2006;4(3):179-198.
Generalized anxiety disorder and health care use. Can Fam Physician. 2005;51:1362-3.
Long-term outcome after discontinuation of benzodiazepines for insomnia: a survival analysis of relapse. Behav Res Ther. 2005;43(1):1-14.
Self-efficacy and compliance with benzodiazepine taper in older adults with chronic insomnia. Health Psychol. 2005;24(3):281-7.
Correlates of benzodiazepine use in individuals with insomnia. Sleep Med. 2004;5(5):457-62.
Insomnia and generalized anxiety disorder: effects of cognitive behavior therapy for gad on insomnia symptoms. J Anxiety Disord. 2004;18(4):561-71.


text:
Order for:
What is the convenience & handling fee?
There is a 2.49% Credit Card Processing fee that the Credit Card processing company charges us every time a credit card is used. We do not make any profit from this fee and all websites have a credit card processing fee.
As we make absolutely no profit from each gift, the service & handling fee allows us to run a secure website, process their gifts to their hotel / cruise ship, provide a toll free for live customer service, keep a complete accounting for the couple, host their wedding website, process gift certificates, process credit cards securely, be bonded and insured for $3M, be PCI compliant and most importantly, this keeps it free to register for the wedding couple - after all this is their day!
Our service & handling fee eliminates other typical wedding registry costs, such as shipping and gift wrap charges. In addition, announcement and gift message cards are free, and can be downloaded at any time. We ensure that the couple has the freedom to choose how they will use their gifts on their honeymoon and they are dealing with a professional and secure honeymoon registry company.


text:
Welcome to Larry Bozka's Blog
For Saltwater News You Can Use, From What to Throw to Where to Go. CoastalAnglers.com with Larry Bozka has you covered!
To Read Larry's Latest Blog, Click Here
2008 Winner of the TOWA's L.A. Wilke Lifetime Achievement Award
Winner of the 2007 and 2008 TOWA Excellence in Craft Competition (Website Category)
Larry Bozka's Blog covers: Texas and Gulf Coast saltwater fishing news, fishing reports and fishing tackle; tide tables with local predictions; weather; photography; boating, bird watching; kayaks and kayaking; surf fishing, pier fishing, wade fishing, drift fishing, jetty and offshore fishing; coastal conservation; sporting art; product and book reviews; how-to saltwater tips and techniques; baits and artificial lures, speaking engagements with Larry Bozka, and all outdoors.


text:
New Pages
From PsychWiki - A Collaborative Psychology Wiki
(Difference between revisions)
|Line 23:
|Line 23:
Latest revision as of 06:24, 25 July 2007
- 02:46, 22 November 2016 How is a correlation different than a partial correlation? (hist) [3,963 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''What is a correlation?''' * Correlation is the measure of the strength and direction of the relationship between the variables * Direction of the relationship ca...")
- 02:34, 22 November 2016 Other questions about meta-analyses? (hist) [4,917 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "==  Step 2 - Locating Studies  == === How long should searching for articles take? === :It is to your advantage to conduct the searching for articles (Step 2) i...")
- 02:15, 22 November 2016 What is the difference between descriptive and inferential statistics? (hist) [3,654 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Descriptive Statistics''' are a group of procedures that summarize data graphically and statistically. Descriptive statistics are designed to describe a sample, and is contras...")
- 04:32, 19 November 2016 How to Present Posters (hist) [1,161 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "Presenting posters at conferences is an integral aspect of life in psychology. What are your experiences at conferences? Does the information below fit with your personal experi...")
- 04:07, 19 November 2016 Publication Process (hist) [2,270 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "This section of PsychWiki started as a [http://www.psychwiki.com/wiki/Usc Professional Development Series] in the [http://www.usc.edu/schools/college/psyc/home/index.shtml Social...")
- 02:26, 19 November 2016 Why use PsychWiki as a teaching resource? (hist) [786 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "There are many excellent websites providing teaching resources (see below) so why do we need another one? PsychWiki is unique in that... #we can pool advice and tips from many...")
- 02:10, 19 November 2016 What carries more weight, a review article or a empirical study? (hist) [730 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "What carries more weight, a review such as a meta-analysis, or a empirical study on a new topic? * Since you want to establish your ability to conduct research, an empirical stud...")
- 00:31, 19 November 2016 General tips, tricks, and advice for graduate school (hist) [2,678 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "Tips, tricks, and general advice on Surviving Graduate School: #Graduate school is not like being an undergraduate. The classes are longer and the work is more time intensive s...")
- 00:23, 19 November 2016 Surviving Graduate School (hist) [2,181 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "Learn the tips, tricks, dos, and donts from those who have survived graduate school! Think of this webpage as a type of professor-to-student and student-to-student mentoring abo...")
- 05:51, 17 November 2016 How to Publicize your Work (hist) [1,277 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "The field of psychology is incredibly broad, covering a variety of topics and methods. Some of these larger topic areas include clinical, industrial/organizational, experimental,...")
- 05:35, 17 November 2016 Writing a Paper (hist) [607 bytes] Doug (Talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{TopPP| |Column1= * Literature Review *How do I craft a poster? *What is the right font size for a poster? *How do I write a Results section for Correlation? *[...")
More Information
- The MediaWiki software provides a record of the pages created recently in reverse order of creation (see above). The list is limited to a certain number of the most recently added pages. For a complete list of pages by order of creation see Pages by Order of Creation; or by Alphabetically see All Pages.
- To understand the information provided above about each new page, see the following example:
- 10:59, 28 June 2007 What is an Interaction? (hist) [4,443 bytes] Stenstro (Talk | contribs)


text:
A longtime Yankees fan is facing the painful task of downsizing his memorabilia-filled man cave after a showdown between him and his wife resulted in an agreement to downsize.
Harvey Wildstein, 79, of East Brunswick, N.J., says collecting Yankee memorabilia reminds him of being a kid in Brooklyn, when he was the only one not cheering for the Dodgers.
"I go downstairs, I look at all my stuff, and I come up smiling," he said. "I say, 'Whoo! My youth is back.' Yeah, I feel like flying."
But as much as he loves the Yankees, Wildstein and his wife of 53 years, Fran, agree it's time to downsize.
"Who is he going to leave it to?" said Fran Wildstein. "We have two girls and two granddaughters, and they're not interested."
Throughout their marriage, Fran has made it clear that Harvey's baseball collection must stay in the basement. She says she hasn't been down there in eight years.
"That's his territory, he can do whatever he wants with it," she said.
Part of the collection has moved up to the garage, where Harvey plans to sell some of his favorite pieces this weekend -- like a Derek Jeter jersey, a signed Mickey Mantle photo and dozens of autographed baseballs, all certified.
The items in the garage are only about half of Harvey's memorabilia. The part of the collection that remains in the basement isn't officially for sale. But for the right price, even a Babe Ruth-signed ball could go, he says.
As for what Harvey doesn't sell, he'll sneak back down to the basement to take a look when Fran isn't looking.
"She thinks I am a little crazy at times, but she feels that if I'm enjoying it, what the heck?"
The Yankees memorabilia garage sale will take place July 27-28 at 58 Mitchell Ave. in East Brunswick, N.J. To contact Harvey Wildstein, call 848 203 4259.


text:
Working within any international environment requires diplomats and professionals to have an acute understanding and appreciation of the various layers of protocol. This is of particular importance when working with and for the United Nations as the many formal and informal, official and unofficial meetings and conferences require delegates to apply different protocol and formal rules.
By the end of the workshop, participants should be able to:
- Compare the three layers of protocol that are relevant to a diplomat's mandate in Geneva: The protocol regulations of the Swiss Confederation, the Protocol regulations of the Republic and Canton of Geneva and the UNOG guidelines on diplomatic courtesy in Geneva;
- Identify the procedures for welcoming Heads of States and other high ranking personalities at the airport of Geneva;
- Apply the diplomatic courtesy rules and etiquette habits in use in Geneva.
This workshop will focus on the rules of protocol in use in and around the United Nations Office at Geneva, including:
- Explanation of the specificities of protocol rules in Geneva;
- Visit of the facilities of Geneva airport used for the arrival of "High Ranking Personalities";
- Presentation of the Swiss, Geneva and UN protocol rules;
- Practical exercises and case studies.
The workshop is designed to be interactive and participatory, including various pedagogical tools to enable the participants to function effectively and efficiently in a multilateral environment.
The course will be built on four pedagogical pillars: concept learning (lectures and presentations), role-playing (group exercises), experience sharing (roundtable discussions) and exposure to real world problems and policy choices delegates are confronted with.
This course is open to members of Permanent Missions and delegates of Ministries of Foreign Affairs and other government officials, representatives of international, intergovernmental, and non-governmental organizations. Senior managers from the private sector are equally invited to benefit from this unique course.
The workshop will take place on Monday, 30 March and Tuesday, 31 March 2015, from 09:00 to 12:30 and from 13:30 to 17:00 at the International Environment House 1 (IEH 1), Chemin des Anémones 11-13, 1219 Châtelaine, Geneva.
The workshop will be conducted in English.
Participants will be provided with a set of background material at the beginning of the event. Certificates will be awarded to participants who have successfully followed the workshop in its entirety.
UNITAR is delighted to announce that a limited number of fellowships are available. Please select this link for more information: http://www.unitar.org/fellowship-and-financial-assistance.
For information on how to apply, please follow this link:


text:
Hand feels 'fine' after comebacker to pitching arm
PITTSBURGH -- Right-hander Donovan Hand, who has seen the "spot" dropped from his spot starter designation and has joined the Brewers' pitching rotation, was feeling no ill effects Sunday from a line drive off his pitching arm the night before.
Hand threw 53 of his 64 pitches for strikes while delivering five innings of two-run ball against the Pirates on Saturday, and he would have been sent out for the sixth, manager Ron Roenicke said, if not for the Jordy Mercer comebacker that struck Hand on the right wrist to lead off the fifth inning. Hand threw Mercer out and finished the inning, then came out of the game due to precaution.
"It's fine," Hand said Sunday morning. "We didn't want it to tighten up, and I was up there in pitches, anyway. Sixty-four is not a lot, but they're just trying to ease me into [starting], I think."
It's a role he has not filled extensively since 2009 at Double-A Huntsville, where Hand was an All-Star reliever in the first half and then made his final 11 appearances as a starter. He moved back to relief in '10.
He was needed this season to help plug a Brewers pitching rotation beset by injuries. Saturday marked Hand's second start (he has allowed two runs in 9 2/3 efficient innings in that role), and he is penciled in for another on Independence Day in Washington, D.C.
Considering he has started games, worked long relief and even closed on occasion, Hand refers to himself as a "utility man."
"Like I've always said, if I'm in the big leagues, anything they tell me to do, I'll try to do to the best of my abilities and see what happens," Hand said. "I look at it as an opportunity."
The 27-year-old is one of 10 different pitchers to make a start for Milwaukee this season, one shy of the team's total from all of 2012. The Brewers will have decisions to make when Marco Estrada (hamstring) and Alfredo Figaro (rib cage) return from the disabled list.
"For me, I like [Hand] there," Roenicke said. "You look at what he did with his ball-strike ratio to start the game; we don't have other guys that do that. If he doesn't take the ball off the arm, he can go deeper in that game."


text:
As increasing prescription drug costs threaten the sustainability of employer benefit plans, traditional clinical products and services are not enough. Express Scripts Canada provides solutions that reduce waste, ensuring the viability of benefit plans, while optimizing health outcomes.
Our solutions are based on Health Decision Science. This evidence-based approach enables better plan member decisions, resulting in lower costs.
Under the guidance of our experienced clinical team, we leverage a number of diverse formularies and programs to help our clients manage drug plan costs. We work closely with plan sponsors to develop flexible, cost-effective strategies that meet their specific needs.
Express Scripts Canada offers several tools to help plan sponsors determine which prescription medications should be covered by their plan. We offer a wide array of open drug plan design options and features to accommodate the unique needs of each and every client. Tiered formularies can help guide plan members toward equally effective, lower-cost options.
The Express Scripts Canada Dynamic Therapeutic Formulary (DTF) is a two-tiered formulary that combines the benefits of a managed formulary with the flexibility of a traditional drug plan.
The DTF consists of a defined list of drugs that are reviewed on a monthly basis to assess their therapeutic effectiveness and determine the most effective and affordable alternatives for patients.
The DTF is designed to:
Click here to access the Express Scripts Canada Dynamic Therapeutic Formulary.
We help plan sponsors concentrate on achieving the best clinical outcomes for their plan members while avoiding wasteful spending. The following options help clients manage spending without compromising patient health.
Generic Substitution
Substituting brand drugs with equally effective generic drugs is the first line of defence against wasteful spending.
Prior Authorization Program
Express Scripts Canada's Prior Authorization (PA) program confirms that high cost drugs are prescribed for the treatment of Health Canada-approved indications and must be used according to standards of care. This reduces costs and allows the plan to continue to cover high cost drugs for plan members who need them. The majority of the PA drugs are specialty drugs used for the treatment of complex, chronic conditions such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, rare diseases, and severe inflammatory conditions.
Step Therapy Program
Express Scripts Canada's Step Therapy Program provides real-time claim responses to encourage therapy for a medical condition with the most cost-effective drug (Step 1), and progresses to another higher-cost, second or third line drug, only if necessary (Step 2). When a Step 2 drug claim is submitted, online pharmacy messages will be sent indicating that a lower-cost, clinically effective option is available and the Step 1 drug name or drug class is provided. Drugs included in this program are usually highly utilized and medical literature or clinical guidelines are available to support the sequential use of drugs.
Provincial Integration Program
The Provincial Integration Program recognizes in real-time when the submitted drug claim is for a medication that is part of a provincially funded program under the provincial formulary or as part of a provincial disease program. This program promotes reimbursement from both public and private drug plans.
Specialty Drug Programs
Some provinces have Specialty Drug Programs that cover the entire therapy costs for diseases requiring expensive drugs. These programs do not require income testing and offer the drugs to all residents in the province. If a plan member tries to fill a script for one of these drugs, our system recognizes and flags the drug as being a part of this program in real-time saving both the plan member and pharmacist time and money.
Hospital Drug Program
Some drugs are primarily given in a hospital setting. These drugs require extensive medical monitoring due to the severity of the condition they treat, complex administration (such as intravenous infusion) or potential safety concerns. The Express Scripts Canada Hospital Drug Program contains a list of those drugs intended to be administered in hospital, and flags them in real-time to prevent them from being covered by private drug plans.
The Dynamic Maintenance Drug Program
Express Scripts Canada's Dynamic Maintenance Drug Program uses claim history in real-time to dynamically determine whether or not plans will pay for up to 100 days of a plan member's medications.
Express Scripts Canada maintains contracts with virtually all Canadian pharmacies, including chains and independents. This allows us to reduce costs for insurance carriers, third-party administrators and the public sector by arranging for bulk payment of the pharmacy providers.


text:
The pug is a very small breed of dog. Pug's signature signs: a wrinkly, short-muzzled face, and curled tail. Pug puppies are loveable and cute.
The breed has a fine, glossy coat that comes in a variety of colors, and a compact square body with well-developed muscle. Known in ancient China as lo-sze, they may have been responsible for both the modern Pekinese and King Charles spaniel. They have Chinese origins, but were popularised in Western Europe by the House of Orange of the Netherlands and the House of Stuart of England, Ireland and Scotland. These are some pug puppies videos and pug puppies pictures:
Teacup pug puppies: newborn pug puppies
Tiny white pug puppy video
Pug puppy pictures


text:
Latent TB:
is not contagious
has no symptoms
is diagnosed via X-ray after a positive blood or skin test
is treated with antibiotics for four months
becomes active TB in about 5 percent of cases
Active TB:
symptoms include feeling weak, losing weight, a fever, night sweats, chest pain or coughing
can be fatal if untreated
is diagnosed via X-ray and other tests after a positive blood or skin test
is treated with antibiotics
For more information
TB Program staff members can be contacted between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. on the designated days.
Boulder County Health: Carolyn Bargman, RN, at 303-413-7516 on Tuesdays and Fridays
Boulder County Health: Alex Perez, 303-413-7510
Denver Public Health Department: 303-602-7243 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
With tuberculosis testing at Longmont High School complete, 144 students and staff have been diagnosed with latent tuberculosis, according to public health officials.
With 1,071 people tested, the rate of positive results is 13.4 percent, about what has been reported since testing of the entire school began last month.
However, officials are double-checking results to ensure that everyone diagnosed with latent TB was properly notified, Dr. Bob Belknap, assistant director of the Denver Metro Tuberculosis Program, said Tuesday.
Of those who have been diagnosed with latent TB, 100 percent have started or are starting treatment, he said.
Because the rate of latent TB cases has dropped, as expected, among students who did not share classes with the student infected with active TB, testing does not need to expand beyond the school, Belknap said.
"You have to be exposed to catch it," Belknap said.
Denver Health officials announced in January that one Longmont High student had been diagnosed with active TB, which is contagious and can be life-threatening. That student, who did not return to school after winter break, has not been identified.
Students and teachers who had two or more classes with the infected student were immediately tested; when an unexpectedly high number of them turned out to have latent TB, health officials expanded testing to all students and staff who shared one class with the ill student.
Because 40 percent of those 140 tested turned out to have latent TB, officials decided to test all students and full-time staff at the school.
Addressing parents' concerns that insurance companies will consider latent TB a pre-existing condition, Belknap said when he's looked into that question, that has not been the case.
However, he is not an expert and insurance companies make their own rules, he said.
Representatives from two different insurance companies could not say on Tuesday if latent TB is regarded as a pre-existing condition.
Among teenagers who have never left the United States, 1 percent typically would have latent TB, according to public health officials, but there's no way to know if the Longmont High School students picked up TB from the infected student or somewhere else, or when they contracted it, he said.
"In a lot of ways, it doesn't matter," Belknap said. Public health officials investigate all cases of active tuberculosis to find latent cases and prevent them from developing into active TB later.
About 5 percent of latent TB cases become active within two years, while another 5 percent become active after that. Someone with latent TB who develops diabetes later in life is even more likely to develop active TB as well, Belknap said.
Arrangements are being made so students and staff can continue their treatment during spring break, which begins March 26.
Victoria Camron can be reached at 303-684-5226 or email@example.com.


text:
Plucky Meraki, a San Francisco mesh networking startup, is stepping up to play with the big boys with the introduction of its $1,499 MR58 WiFi router. Designed for outdoor use, the MR58 has three separate 802.11n radios each of which can be used for front-end networks or backhaul, while meshing with nearby networks. Both omnidirectional and directional antennas can be separately used with each radio.
Comparable products from competitors list for $5,000 (street, over $3,000) not including back-end management hardware, and lack the 802.11n support for distance and throughput.
Founder Sanjit Biswas said in an interview that the new router would be used in "high-end hospitality and apartment complexes as well as educational campuses of all sizes." As bandwidth demands have grown in all three kinds of venues, Biswas said, "They're looking for something that can help them deliver something like the backhaul of a DS3 or FiOS connection."
"A large fraction of our customers are really not doing outdoor deployments, as much as they are trying to cover their apartment complex or hotel, or create a hotzone," he said. Biswas also noted that as students move from college to apartments, they expect far more from the Internet than preceding waves.
The MR58 can be used to cover outdoor spaces with high-speed backhaul, or one or more radios can be used for directional point-to-point links of 1 to 20km. The unit supports 802.1af power over Ethernet, consuming less than 8 watts of power at maximum. Meraki has three Atheros 2x2 MIMO radios in a weatherproof case rated at -20� C to 50� C. Meraki sells antennas, but the radios have standard N-type connectors for third-party attachment.
The MR58 works with Meraki's existing software-as-a-service management system, just as do the several other models of indoor and outdoor routers the company sells.
Biswas says that Meraki products tend to hit a sweet spot for venues and organizations that need extensive coverage and high throughput but don't have the in-house staff or time to build enterprise-grade networks. "Products in the market right now are designed with the typical enterprise IT staff in mind," he said.
This move puts Meraki directly in competition with several established metro-scale WiFi equipment makers, including BelAir Networks and Tropos Networks. However, the market for municipal WiFi has shifted so much since developments crested and crashed in mid-2007 that Meraki may have a market somewhat to itself. (See "Second wind for muni WiFi?", November 17, 2008.)
BelAir has remained the strongest metro-scale outdoor WiFi vendor, with thousand of its nodes in use in USI Wireless's Minneapolis city-wide public access/municipal services network, and in Cablevision's Northeast US WiFi network intended only for its cable broadband subscribers. Tropos, by contrast, has had its largest deployments in pure public safety and municipal worker access, such as the several hundred square mile network in Oklahoma City built using its routers.
Another competitor, Cisco Systems, offers outdoor products, but seems to have specialized in corporate campus deployments. Neither Belair, Cisco, nor Tropos have 802.11n outdoor radios; Tropos has no 802.11n products at all.
All three firms also require separate management systems on top of their hardware. Meraki sells each product with management services. The flipside: there's no way to use Meraki's system without relying on its backend for configuration, access, and monitoring.
Meraki's mesh technology uses a modified WiFi protocol to allow dynamic formation of node mesh clusters, while allowing bandwidth injection from upstream networks or broadband connections at any node. Standard WiFi clients connect to the nodes with no modification.
Meraki, started by MIT graduate students out of the MIT Roofnet project, first sold tiny $50 802.11g routers designed to self-organize over relatively short distances to build simple indoor networks across buildings.
The company, which has Google as one of its investors, expanded into low-power outdoor units, and bumped its prices up as it moved from providing resources to community networking groups that needed little support to focusing nearly entirely on hotzone, hotel, apartment building, and corporate networking. Meraki's products are also used in the developing world for city-wide WiFi and other purposes.
The MR58, for instance, will be used by Babylon (Long Island), New York to equip a range of dozens of beaches with WiFi services tapping into fiber-optic connections for backhaul. Biswas said, "They have MR58s connecting each of the sites themselves, they have directional links for that, and it's all backhauled by the city's metro link."
Meraki's move should drop the cost for outdoor deployment while improving bandwidth availability. It's been a long wait for outdoor 802.11n gear designed for this purpose to hit the market. Atheros first introduced its outdoor 802.11n designs back in second quarter 2007.


text:
The file
/etc/termcap is a text file that lists the
capabilities. Several applications use the
termcap information to move the cursor around the screen and do
other screen-oriented tasks.
vi and all
curses-based applications use the
termcap database.
The database describes several terminal types. The
TERM environment variable selects the right behaviour
at run-time, by naming a
termcap entry to be used by
Within the database, each capability of the terminal appears as a
two-letter code and a representation of the actual escape sequence
used to get the desired effect. The separator character between
different capabilities is the colon (":"). As an example, the audible
bell, with code "bl", usually appears as "
bl=^G". This sequence
tells that the bell sound is obtained by printing the control-G
character, the ASCII BEL.
In addition to the
bl capability, the
vb capability is
recognized. It is used to represent the "visible bell".
vb is
usually missing in the
linux entry of the
Most modern applications and libraries use the
terminfo database
instead of
termcap. This database uses one file per terminal-type
and lives in
/usr/lib/terminfo; to avoid using huge
directories, the description of each terminal type is stored in a
directory named after its first letter; the
linux entry,
therefore, is
/usr/lib/terminfo/l/linux. To build a
terminfo entry you'll ``compile'' the
termcap description;
refer to the
tic program and its manual page.


text:
Maui Events, Coupons, Reviews!
Subscribe to KidsScoop! The monthly family event and savings newsletter.
This holiday season if you are like me you have at least one grandparent to purchase gifts for. Well that can be easier said than done since Ma has pretty much everything she needs. In fact for me it is even worse because not only do I have to get Christmas gifts for her from the kids but also a birthday gift for this Friday. If my dad was still alive I would have to do the same with him since his birthday is the Friday after Christmas. So what is a gal to do? She comes across the GrandBox that's what!
The GrandBox is a monthly subscription that sends a box of gifts to a grandparent each month. Ma received a box to try out and I will tell you that I was very pleased with how it looked when it arrived. It was full of gifts that I know she will enjoy. I will say that we were able to include our own message for her and could have even included five photographs. Since she lives with us I didn't I needed to include those but for some of you this would be perfect. The box contained the following items:
Holiday Wet-It
This was simply amazing! It is so pretty that I wasn't sure Ma was going to use it but she loves it! She uses it in her bathroom but I will be honest and tell you I have no idea what for. I think she uses it to clean the bathroom.
Snowy Night Hand and Body Lotion
This smelled awesome but sadly I didn't get to give it a go as Ma took this to her room and after plenty of searching I can't seem to find it.
Organic Hard Candy from Torie & Howard
These are pear and cinnamon but I tried one and couldn't taste any cinnamon at all. they are surprisingly good. Since Ma can't eat hard candy she gave these to me and I keep them in my desk drawer.
Ritter Chocolate Biscuit
I did get a little square of this to sample and loved it! Ma enjoyed it as well which I am thankful for since she loves chocolate.
Holiday Tissues and Candy Canes
Both of these are things that Ma enjoys but she put the candy canes on the tree. These items were just a little something extra.
GrandBox Subscription Box
Grandbox Subscription Gifts for Mother's and Father's Day | $5 Savings Here!
#Review: SMILE! Mygrandbox.com Subscription Box
GrandBox Subscription Box for Grandparents
Surprise the Grandparents with The GrandBox they will love it!
January 2019 GrandBox Review & Coupon
Grandbox - A Monthly Care Package for Grandparents
Grandbox - The Box That Every Grandparent Would Love
GrandBox Review
GrandBox ~ #HolidayGift for #Grandparents!
Grandbox - the original subscription gift box for Grandma and Grandpa! #HolidayGiftGuide2017
GrandBox - A perfect gift for grandparents for the Holidays! @usfg
Send Good Tidings This Holiday Season with GrandBox
Need A Good Gift For Grandma And Grandpa? For Those Hard To Buy For Get Them A Grandbox This Year
GrandBox ~ The Perfect Gift for Grandma and Grandpa (Holiday Gift Guide)
Grandbox makes a great gift for older loved ones
GrandBox Monthly Subscription Unboxing
Grandbox Review
Celebrate Grandparents with GrandBox
Treat Your Grandparents with Grandbox: The Subscription Box for Grandparents
Perfect Gift for Grandparents with GrandBox
Grandbox for Grandparents this Holiday Season
Ain't it Grand... GrandBox that is
Delivering the Gifts of GrandBox for All Occasions and Just Because!
Review- GrandBox is the perfect gift seniors, grandparents & Grandparent's Day!
Guess Who's Joined Our Holiday Gift Guide: Grand Box
Grandbox Is a Perfect Gift For Grandparents
Grandbox Offers Sweet Subscription Boxes For Loved Ones
Grand Box for Grandparents Day
Show Them You are Thinking About Them with Grandbox
Kick off the new year with some great monthly traditions!
The boys surprised Nana with a GrandBox! #holidaygiftguide #grandbox
GrandBox Subscription Box #Review #HolidayGiftGuide @usfg #GrandBox
2016 Holiday Gift Giving and Giveaway Guide --GrandBox is the perfect gift for grandparents, shippin
The GrandBox is the Perfect Gift for Grandparents and Seniors Over 65+ (Review)
A Gift as Grand as They Are
Subscription Box Especially For Granparents - GrandBox
Need a good gift for Grandma and Grandpa? For those hard to buy for get them a Grandbox for this yea
5 Great Gift Ideas for Grandma and Grandpa
Review of Grandbox!
GrandBox: The Perfect Gift Subscription Box for Grandparents!
The Perfect Gift for Grandma and Grandpa
GrandBox Makes A Great Gift for the Grandparents This Holiday Season
GrandBox: What to Buy Grandparents for the Holidays
Show Your Love to Your Grandparents With GrandBox #Review
GrandBox Holiday Gift Guide 2016 #USFG
GrandBox Is The Perfect Gift for Grandparents @usfg
GrandBox Review The Subscription for Grandparents
Grand Box


text:
Item Description
Letter, C. Robinson to A. A. Lawrence Esq.
Author: Robinson, Charles
Date: October 16, 1854
Transcription of a letter from the Amos Adams Lawrence Collection, Massachusetts Historical Society.Charles Robinson wrote from Kansas Territory to Amos A. Lawrence in Massachusetts. Robinson recounted to Lawrence the recent discussion of the new settlement's name, believing "Wakarusa" to be inappropriate and rejecting the names of Eastern cities already in existence. There appeared to be unanimous support for the name "Lawrence", which had fallen into common use, though it had not been officially adopted. Robinson advised Lawrence that a naming committee would be in contact with him soon to give him formal notice of the adoption of "Lawrence" as the settlement's official name.
Location of Original: KSHS Call Number: History, University of Kansas, #651, Box 1, Folder 1
Item Number: 102490 Number of images: 2
Keywords: Lawrence, Amos Adams, 1814-1886; Lawrence, Kansas Territory; Lum, S. Y; Robinson, Charles, 1818-1894; Town development
pg. 1
pg. 2


text:
Capstone Concepts - Franchisee of First Watch #capstoneconcepts The Dishwasher quickly and efficiently cleans all dishes, glassware, and silverware per procedures. In addition, the Dishwasher: - Empties trash receptacles. - Performs end-of-the-day clean-up responsibilities. - Handles other assigned tasks. - Maintains work area in a safe and sanitary manner.Requirements:
**Must be 18 years of age.** *Weekend Availability Required* Must have reliable transportation Essential Physical Requirements: - Walk and stand throughout the entire shift. - Continuously reach, bend, lift, carry, stoop, and wipe. - Regularly lift up to 50 lbs - Frequently wash hands - Regular and predictable attendance - Moderate exposure to extreme temperatures - Must report to work in a neat, clean uniform and present a well-groomed, hygienic appearanceAdditional Info:
The Employees enjoy: - A daytime schedule with no night shifts -- ever - Competitive pay (Commensurate with experience) - Excellent training We try not to take ourselves too seriously, but there are a few things we look for in our employees: - Passion for fresh food and customer satisfaction - Unfailing work ethic and integrity - Professional presentation and demeanor


text:
Direct Admission in Rama Medical College and Hospital,Ghaziabad,Kanpur
Year Founded:2008
Affiliation:Dr B R Ambedkar University,Agra, U.P.
Contact No : 08587926148
Location: Rama City G.T. Road , Near Mandhana Railway Station, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India - 209217
Rama Medical College and Hospital (RMCH), Kanpur was established in 2008 as the first private sector medical college in KANPUR in the State of Uttar Pradesh to impart Medical Education. The College is affiliated to Dr B R Ambedkar University,Agra, Uttar Pradesh. The Campus accommodation for students and staff adds to the harmonious and congenial social atmosphere. The College brings together a dedicated team of physicians, surgeons, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide the highest standards of medical treatment.
The aim of the college is creating a safe and supportive environment for its students to provide quality education to medical Students. There extensive infrastructure comprises 12 modern operating theatres, 550 beds including 100 comprehensively equipped intensive care beds, a Clinical Laboratory including fully automatic 5 Part Differential Analysers and other modern equipment in addition to a state of the art Diagnostic Imaging Center.
Courses offered :
Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery
Category: Medicince and Surgery
Degree: MBBS
Mode: Full Time
Medium: Campus
Duration: 5 Years 6 Months
Contact :
Location: Rama City G.T. Road ,
Near Mandhana Railway Station, Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India
Contact No : 08587926148
Website: www.ramamedicalcolleges.com


text:
Volunteers deal with trash on Bikes, Blues and BBQ weekend
Cleanup crews expect bigger crowds, more trash
Bikes, Blues and Barbecue volunteers are calling the Wednesday night kickoff the largest crowd they've ever seen.
It's a biker boom, volunteers said, with more bikes lining the streets and bigger crowds on the sidewalks.
Danny Spears drives one of the trash tractors on Dickson Street that scour for trash.
"It's just kind of a never-ending trip up and down the street," Spears said.
Spears said the crowds at Bikes, Blues and Barbecue in 2012 piled up some 57 tons of trash, and he expects that number to jump this year.
"It's the first night, so it's a little upside down right now. But we're getting things figured out," Spears said.
As the trash piles up on BBB's first night, the weekend is only going to get tougher for Spears and his crew.
"It'll get really busy tomorrow night and Friday and Saturday. It'll be a nightmare," Spears said.
The major cleanup is scheduled for Sunday morning. Organizers said the rally has to have everything in the area back to normal by Monday.


text:
Reiki - Winsford
Winsford is a town and civil parish within the unitary authority of Cheshire West and Chester and the ceremonial county of Cheshire, England. Wikipedia
Reiki Master Practitioner
Whitegate, Cheshire, CW8 2BP
07962 124328
Reiki is a non-intrusive spiritual healing treatment that anyone can benefit from. A Reiki treatment works on four levels; the physical, the emotional, the [...]Distance: 1.76 miles.
Tranquil Spirit
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 8PT
I am a qualified Social Worker by profession having taken early retirement some years ago. I now work from home offering Reiki treatments and [...]Distance: 2.34 miles.
Equestricare with Louise Cleland
Hartford, Cambridgeshire, CW8 1RW
07753 299467
Equestricare is about empowering horse owners to explore health and healing for themselves and their horses using therapy, training and developing a mutually respectful [...]Distance: 3.53 miles.
Chanti Cleland @ The Rhythm of the Horse
Hartford, Cambridgeshire, CW8 1RW
01606 872405
I am an Interntationally known Life Coach for Horses and Humans marrying the behaviour of both to aid Equines & People to achieve Optimum [...]Distance: 3.53 miles.
Coyote's Realm
Middlewich, Cheshire, CW10 9QY
I am a Reiki Practitioner/Master and also a Karuna Regd Practioner/Master. I use Reiki for Animals and people. I make my own dream catchers which can [...]Distance: 3.62 miles.
indigo spirit
Warrington, Cheshire
07808 160315
Reiki Master Teacher delivering Reiki I and Reiki II attunements. Usually working with small informal groups. I often work with another Reiki Master [...]Distance: 4.31 miles.
Holistic Therapies
Warrington, Cheshire
Holistic Therapies to help unwind, de-stress and have a complete pampering.Distance: 4.31 miles.
Tranquil Spirit Holistics
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PN
07534 735 225
Holistic treatments including various types of Reiki, Crystal Therapy and Ear Candling provided by Anita, a qualified and insured Holistic Therapist, Usui Shiki [...]Distance: 4.47 miles.
Reiki and Angel Courses
Northwich, Cheshire, CW9 7PU
07534 735 225
We provide distance learning and in person training courses for various types of Reiki methods and Angelic teachings plus other Spiritual topics for people [...]Distance: 4.47 miles.
Cheshire Reiki Centre
Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1HY
Reiki Master Healing in Northwich,Cheshire at the Reiki Centre Welcome to the start of your Reiki Journey. Margaret is a fully qualified Reiki Master Teacher & [...]Distance: 4.52 miles.
Clear Soul Holistics, Plumley, Knutsford
Plumley, Cheshire, WA16
07855 228178
I am a Reiki Master Teacher/Practitioner and offer Reiki treatments and courses in a peaceful country setting. With Reiki healing, our sessions will focus [...]Distance: 7.43 miles.
Stephen Macallan
Crewe, Cheshire, cw26pf
01270 650336
I have worked as an alternative medicine practitioner for more than 30 years and I am able to apply a number of different modes [...]Distance: 8.16 miles.
Nantwich, Cheshire
07969 254426
To prove Reiki Energy Healing sessions for your pets and animal friends. From hamsters to horses, all animals and living things benefit from Reiki. [...]Distance: 8.63 miles.
Serenity Holistic Therapies
Nantwich, Cheshire, CW5 6LL
07855 788324
Reiki Healing and Hopi-ear candling are offered here at my home. I also offer Usui System of Reiki training Level one and two which [...]Distance: 8.79 miles.
Navitas Holistic Therapy & Reiki Centre
Shavington, Cheshire, CW2 5AQ
01270 260200
Owned by Simon & Kate (both experienced Reiki practitioners and teachers) the Navitas Centre provides regular Reiki courses and Reiki shares/workshops, in addition to [...]Distance: 9.03 miles.
Please delete
Knutsford, Cheshire
naDistance: 9.98 miles.
Indigo Holistic Medium
Knutsford, Cheshire
Hi my name is Tina and I offer Reiki healing, distant Reiki healing, Over ten years experience as a holistic therapist, including Indian Head [...]Distance: 9.98 miles.
Lavender Reiki
Warrington, Cheshire, WA4
I offer attunements to all levels. I particularly enjoy working with children and young people.Distance: 10.37 miles.
Fioan Winderam Therapies
Knutsford, Cheshire, Wa16 8PP
Take the First Steps to Wellness It is my ambition to bring the benefits of touch therapies to the wider population As a Reiki Master [...]Distance: 11.14 miles.
Alchemy Angel
Balterley Heath, Cheshire, CW2 5QQ
Bell Farm, Balterley
Reiki Master - treatments for Humans and Animals. NLP Practitioner.Distance: 12.31 miles.
No Events


text:
WASHINGTON (AP) — The last undecided House race has been called for the incumbent Democrat, bringing an unofficial close to the 2012 campaign more than three weeks after Election Day.
North Carolina Rep. Mike McIntyre will return to Congress in 2013 after barely surviving a challenge from David Rouzer. The Republican conceded to McIntyre on Wednesday night after a recount showed the Democrat maintaining a small lead.
With McIntyre's race decided, only two House seats in next year's Congress remain up for grabs. Rep. Jesse Jackson Jr., an Illinois Democrat, won re-election but resigned last week, citing ongoing health issues and acknowledging he's the subject of a federal investigation. Special primary elections to nominate candidates to replace him will be held in February.
And in Louisiana, which held its primary election for Congress on Nov. 6, there will be a run-off between two Republicans next month for the other seat.
House Republicans will stay in the majority, although their ranks will drop from 240 this Congress to 234 next year. Two hundred Democratic members will make up the minority in the House, up from 190 Democrats this year. There are currently five vacancies in the House.
In the Senate, 53 Democrats will make up the majority. Two independents will caucus with them, including newly elected Angus King from Maine, for an effective total of 55. Republicans, who currently number 47 in the Senate, will have just 45 senators in 2013.
Women will make up 1 in 5 senators, setting a new record.
President Barack Obama won 27 states and the District of Columbia for a total of 332 electoral votes. Republican Mitt Romney won 24 states and 206 electoral votes. Several states, including New York, California, Arizona and Washington, are still counting votes, but the remaining votes won't alter the outcome of the election.


text: Boosting tractor profits with insightful finance solutions Industry: Agriculture Customer story Since 2011, the Mahindra USA tractor company has grown an astonishing 27% annually versus the 6% industry average. How is this 20-year young-company winning against iconic veterans like John Deere and Kubota? Power to increase competitiveness "Mahindra Finance has done far more than just put us on a level playing field," says Cleo Franklin, VP Marketing, Product Development and Strategic Planning for Mahindra USA, referring to the joint venture between DLL and Mahindra. "Their innovative and insightful programs have given us the power to increase our competitiveness and meet our customer's needs for financing options." #1 in customer satisfaction & loyalty The joint venture was established in 2011 to provide wholesale and retail finance solutions for Mahindra USA, a wholly-owned subsidiary of India-based Mahindra Group, a $16.7 billion corporation. Since then, Mahindra USA has grown rapidly in the compact tractor segment due to high customer satisfaction (97%, the industry's highest) and strong customer loyalty (98%, also the industry's highest). Their innovative and insightful programs have given us the power to increase our competitiveness and meet our customer's needs for financing options. " Customer story Going against the trend To achieve these gains, Mahindra USA has gone against the consolidation trend of its major competitors by investing heavily in its dealer network, new products and support and manufacturing capabilities. "Our president, Mani Iyer, believes in providing our customers with a 360 degree perspective," Franklin says. "Our Product Development team creates the product to meet the customer's needs. Our Sales Department puts the product in front of the customer. Our Service Department helps support the product after the sale. And Mahindra Finance USA rounds out the offering for a complete customer experience at every touchpoint." Mahindra Finance contributes both strategic and tactical value to the Mahindra business Customer story Market advantage Thanks to their open relationship, just one month after Mahindra dealers asked for it, Mahindra Finance rolled out a 0% for 84-month financing program (the industry norm is 60 months). Franklin: "This put us in a unique competitive position. It gives us a strong pull with our customer segment, which is used to seeing these kinds of offers on consumer products they are familiar with, such as automobiles. And it provides them with the peace of mind of knowing that we can offer them a solution tailored for their needs." Insightful finance solutions Mahindra Finance has extended its hours and work week to serve dealers in all time zones. It offers a full program of dealer incentives to support the peak selling season. Customers can build up equipment equity during a try before buying rental program. All based on insights from dealers and customers. If you are accessible and can respond with custom solutions, you will win the day. In the future more so than now, business will be built on intimate relationships and the ability to respond to customer needs quickly. " Customer story The key to winning the future Franklin: "If you are accessible and can respond with custom solutions, you will win the day. In the future more so than now, business will be built on intimate relationships and the ability to respond to customer needs quickly." Read more about the agriculture industry


text:
Born in Cervenera, Naples, in 1937, Niro, a resident of Middle Village for 50 years, immigrated to the United States with his older sister at the age of 17, just two years after his widowed mother remarried an Italian-American barber and father of ten. It was there, under the roof of his new home in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, where Niro would meet 16-year-old Antoinette Marciano, his future wife.
Marciano, an identical twin, was his stepsister.
"I was a kid — she was maybe 19 or 20 years old — but I wanted a family," said Niro.
With the blessings of his stepfather, his mother, and a local priest, Niro's client at the barbershop in Williamsburg where he was employed, Marciano and Niro began dating.
Two years later, the young couple was married inside a Catholic church.
Today, Niro and his 69-year-old wife, who have been married for over 50 years, have three daughters, one grandson, and two granddaughters. One of his daughters, a single mother who resides in Douglaston, is also a hairdresser who trained under Niro for 20 years.
Niro, who was named the 2008 Stylist of the Year by American Salon, a magazine for professional hairdressers and beauty salon owners, recently closed his unisex hair salon, which he owned for 32 years.
Besides serving the local community in Maspeth, the salon, Niro's Hair Replacement, was also the training ground for 14 aspiring hairdressers throughout the years. Like many storeowners, the troubling economic times, which Niro attributes to his salon's closure, has impacted him immensely.
"Tax went up, water went up — you can't survive because everything is too expensive," said Niro.
But while his salon is his "second dream," Niro isn't quire ready to retire. He currently operates his business within two rooms inside Tranquility Hair Spa, another hair salon in Maspeth that belongs to his former student.
"I still want to work until God takes me," he said. Niro, whose salon focuses primarily on customers struggling with hair loss, particularly cancer patients, remains positive despite the downsizing of his business.
Niro, who treats his customers like friends or even family, firmly believes that maintaining good relationships with customers is key to any business' success. One of Niro's repeat customers, who he refers to as "Wally," is also 72.
For 50 years, Wally, a resident of Williamsburg, has been Niro's loyal customer, despite Niro's move to Queens over 30 years ago.
"Frank Sinatra has a song, 'My Way.' This is my way," he said.


text:
Feel the joy and excitement of having a tiny ♥Schnauzer wrap around your finger!
Size Chart:
Material: 100% Pure 925 Sterling Silver
Stone Shape: Oval Shape
Stone Size: 3mm x 2mm
Gem Type: Spinel
Not Sold in Stores
►We Ship Worldwide
Our customer's satisfaction with our work is always top priority and we love to see you happy!
Processing Time:
- All orders are processed within 1-3 business days and shipped to you.
✅ Shipped First Class mail.
✅ Tracking number for every order.
✅ 24/7 customer support.
✅ We Ship Worldwide
Please allow extra time for your order to be processed during public holidays and busy periods.. Note that delays may occur as a result of pending payment authorizations.
Estimated Delivery Time:
- United States, Canada: 7-20 Business days*
- Australia, New Zealand: 15-25 Business days*
- Europe: 7-20 Business days*
- Russia, South America: 25 - 30 Business days*
- Other Locations: 15-45 Business days*
*This does not include our 1-3 days processing time
Returns Information:
We want you be thrilled with your new purchase! If, for some reason, you aren't 100% happy with your purchase, you can return it to us in its original condition received, with proof of purchase from storetrone.com, for a FULL & courteous refund. If you receive a defective item that was damaged in transit, we can replace it at no additional cost to you as long as you provide proof of damage.
Customers who bought this item also bought:


text:
- 12.09 Ratti 100% Natural Earth Mined Turquoise (Firoza)
- Dimension : 18.41x15.22x7.45 mm (Approx)
- Transparency : Opaque
- Shape : Oval
- Color : Sky Blue
- Treatment : None
- Origin : Iran
- Cut : Cabochon
|Beautiful Color. Orignal picture no photoshoped. Price guaranteed according to worth Buy with confidence. even color no discolouration. cut color clarity and price Ideally suited for jyotish purpose Can be used for pendant and ring.
Related Category Products
Hear From Our Customers
This is my first online purchase of this kind and I was quite confused. The wide range of collection and every detail & certifications attached to each of the gem and product associated are the attractive factors. I'm immensely satisfied with this purchase and looking forward for next purchase very soon. Thankyou!!
I recommend this shop. Jewels are magnificent and exceptional quality stones. Welcome with smiles and kindness. The prices are more than correct and the irreproachable quality. I would return to it without hesitation.
Hi, My name is Neeraj negi I hail from Mussoorie Uttarakhand. I would like to share my experience with all of you. I frequently buy gem stones from S Nirvair Singh Johari. There service and experience is excellent, one can buy quality gem stones in reasonable price. I wish All the good luck to Nirvair Singh Johari.
Great collection of gemstones and diamonds...I was running from post to pillar - Karol bagh..lajpat to find a fire opal.Visited here by chance.I was surprised to find exactly what I was looking for. Must recommended 👍
There is no comparison of Gem Astro when it comes to getting a free consultation. They have revolutionized everything with excellent customer service by having a controlled marketplace for best Gemstones in India.
I recommend this shop for gemstones and diamonds as their quality is exceptionally good with reasonable prices. Mr. Singh is very customer friendly and very accommodating to their needs.
The most trusted online store located in Delhi NCR with authentic certified gems along with great customer satisfaction. I feel so lucky to have come across such a genuine website. The rates are reasonable too.
This place is very customer friendly. They offer gems as per customer requirements and pocket. Genuine people! Good show n keep it up ! …


text:
Wednesday, July 24, 2019
Posted by
No comments:
Newer Posts
Older Posts
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)
About Me
A blog mostly about my photography, my etsy shop, travel, and other assorted addictions and predilections. I've been passionate about photography for just about as long as I can remember, right from that very first 1960s Kodak Brownie around my wrist at Upper Canada Village... A great deal of my adult life has been spent travelling the world for extended periods, always with cameras in tow. My photographic interests run the gamut from intimate portraits to landscapes to ephemera to street life. Although firmly entrenched in the digital age, I have a weakness for film and for old cameras.
View my complete profile


text:
I ran the Get Lucky Half Marathon on Saturday. Lucky is exactly how I feel! Lucky, Grateful, Amazing…and everything in-between.
Last week Troy and I flew out to TX to spend spring break with my Dad. It was a wonderful week. We enjoyed Dad's company and enjoyed the warmer temperatures. This Minnesota winter is one that just never wants to end. It is again snowing as I type. 5-7" of it today.
While in TX I ran my first 60 mile week since I messed up my ankle in July. I felt strong and I was able to recover after each run. One day Troy and Dad rode bikes 15 miles through Atascosa Wildlife Refuge while I ran the same route. It was amazing! Warm sun, 15 miles…yes, amazing. Each day was another running adventure. I felt blessed and content.
I attended the same yoga classes that my mom used to attend while in TX and even used her mat which my dad has stored along side his, under the bed. It was quite an experience. I could feel her there, with me.
Last week my training program ramped up to 70 miles. Again- no fatigue, no lingering soreness from my ankle..quick recovery for the next run. I'm quite amazed, actually.
Saturday was the Get Lucky Half Marathon where I ran a PR. I didn't even try! Friday night I had 6 miles to run on my schedule. I wondered if I should run the 6 or take a day off to run the 15 Saturday morning. I'd hate to crap out at a paid race! Well, I reminded myself that the 15 was a training run..which just happens to fall on day that I entered a race. I ran the 6 and felt fine Saturday morning.
The morning was cool and clear. An early wake up call at 4 AM. 25F for staring temperature, not bad considering that most of my runs have been below zero lately. I anticipated a 210 finish. I had prepared some coconut flour/coconut oil/coconut milk/ bagel type foodstuffs so ate a half before I left home at 500 AM and another half before the race.
The Get Lucky this year began in St Paul, much like the St Paul Winter Carnival Half Marathon. We were fortunate to be able to stay warm in the Transit Depot. It is a beautiful building and perfect for hanging out prior to the start.
We began the course by going straight up a hill, jogging around until we were enroute along the river. The course was an out and back which I always enjoy. I was with my RAGNAR group so would be able to see everyone along the way.
I began with a few 10 minute miles, warming up and feeling good. I ran past a few homeless people under the bridge, wrapped in cardboard with cigarette packs and beer cans strewn about. Sad. They looked cold and confused by all of us running past them.
As I ran along I glanced down at my watch at each mile . Hmm, 945 mile, that's awesome. Hmm..930 mile, that's even better. I couldn't believe it! I felt strong, well fueled and recovered. Amazing. My legs were moving quickly, I was in happyland.
I had to pull my jacket off before the turn around. Moving fast (for me) and 20F felt pretty warm. I wrapped it around my waist and continued on.
At the turn around I sucked down a Vespa and carried on. I couldn't believe how great I felt.
I came into the finish at 2 hours flat-a 9 minute negative – and I felt like I was burning RocketFuel. I'm not a fast runner – I'm sure a happy runner!
My training plan called for a 15 mile run so I promptly turned around and ran a while longer to finish up 15 miles. Immediately after the run I consumed sweet potato and a protein shake. I think my nutrition is the reason for feeling so great during these runs. I am paying great attention to what I am consuming, I've cut out the sugar and grains and am eating (non processed) carbs centered around the workouts. I'm adding in good fats and the necessary protein.
My 20 mile trail run was solid on Sunday. No fatigue, no aches or pains…just awesome!
Next up is Zumbro 50 Miler. All training is headed toward Superior Sawtooth 100 Miler! Bring It!


text:
September 13, 2010
Magical Monday - Sketch & PCC image
Well, that's it for me today, short and sweet.... thanks for stopping by and thanks for leaving me some luvins if you did!
remember to smile and make it a good day!
8 comments:
- Amber (bambi64) said...
Love the use of fall colors with this image. The flowers really make the card. Great job with the sketch.
- September 13, 2010 at 6:30 AM
- Jessie said...
It's gorgeous Nina and the colours and the image are so beautiful!
- September 13, 2010 at 8:04 AM
- The Other Patti Sue said...
This is just as cute as can be Nina! Love your colors.
- September 13, 2010 at 9:33 AM
- Dru said...
Cute cute card Nina - I love the Fall colors and the sparkly flowers! Hugs, Dru
- September 13, 2010 at 9:49 AM
- Gloria Westerman said...
So pretty....and I think your friend would love it....
- September 13, 2010 at 9:56 AM
- Debbie Schneider said...
Hello Nina - this card is very lovely - it kind of has a country feel/look to it - I am sure your friend will just love this card!! I really like how you put the flowers together on the side (the stickles are a nice effect on the edges) they are beautiful. This was a very fun sketch - will be sending next week's entry by Thursday Sept 16th at the latest - it has been a very busy start of September. Hugs Debbie
- September 13, 2010 at 3:52 PM
- CraftinGranny said...
So cute Nina! Love your choice of dp and colors. "Hugs" Carol
- September 14, 2010 at 2:54 AM
- Nilla said...
Love the colors, so warm and cosy! Fabulous card! Hugs Nilla
- September 14, 2010 at 8:31 PM


text:
Murder spree figure critically hurt in Mich. crash
A woman who was one of two teenage participants in a killing spree that left 11 people dead 55 years ago and became the basis of the movie "Badlands" starring Sissy Spacek and Martin Sheen has been critically injured in a crash, western Michigan authorities said Tuesday.
Caril Ann Clair, 70, of Stryker, Ohio, was critically hurt and her 81-year-old husband killed late Monday in a single-vehicle crash on northbound Interstate 69 in Calhoun County, the sheriff's department said. It said Frederick. A. Clair was at the wheel of the SUV when it went off the road and overturned.
Caril Clair was taken to Bronson Methodist Hospital in Kalamazoo. The hospital said it couldn't provide information on her Tuesday night.
As a 14-year-old, then-Caril Fugate and her 19-year-old boyfriend, Charlie Starkweather, went on a killing spree in Nebraska and Wyoming in 1957-58 that claimed the lives of Fugate's mother, stepfather, 2-year-old sister and eight others. Starkweather was executed, while Fugate left prison in 1976.
The killings began in late 1957 with the death of 21-year-old gas station attendant Robert Colvert, who was robbed, abducted and shot to death. His body was left on a Nebraska country road.
Two months later, Lincoln, Neb.-area authorities found the bodies of Marion Bartlett, 57; and his 35-year-old wife, Velda, in an outbuilding. Their 2-year-old daughter, Betty Jean, had been clubbed to death with the butt of a gun and her body stuffed in a cardboard box. Missing were Velda Bartlett's 14-year-old daughter by a previous marriage, Caril Fugate, and her boyfriend, Starkweather.
A fictionalized account of the killing spree was told in "Badlands," released in 1973. Bruce Springsteen sang about Starkweather and Miss Fugate on his "Nebraska" album.
Cleveland attorney Linda Battisti told the Battle Creek Enquirer that she has known Caril Clair for years and called her "resilient, courageous and a brave woman. I have always said I have been humbled in her presence. She is incredibly funny and very loving and very giving."
Battisti said Tuesday that she had just learned of the accident and, "I am just devastated about this." She said she has studied the case against her friend and believes she was innocent of the crimes.
"What a horrible miscarriage of justice that has been done to her. I have always believed in her," Battisti said.


text:
Red Sox pitcher Ryan Dempster announced that he'd sit out the 2014 season at spring training today, voluntarily relinquishing the $13.25 million he was scheduled to make this year.
The Red Sox can place Dempster on the restricted list, keeping him under contract without paying him while freeing up
cap space money for any possible free agents (like, say, shortstop Stephen Drew). The right-hander was on the fringe of Boston's starting staff, with Jon Lester, John Lackey, Clay Buchholz, and Jake Peavy tentatively holding spots, and Felix Doubront and Brandon Workman vying for the end of the rotation.
Dempster, who's pitched for 16 years, doesn't know if this is his official retirement, and plans to consider his options after the season. Currently, though, he doesn't think he can do an acceptable job this season.
Photo: AP


text:
Update (1/16/2010): Rewrote the entire thing cause I wasn't satisfied with the use of Queue. I had no real control over it and couldn't really do much other than dequeue, enqueue, and peek at the list. So I changed everything. I also fully commented it this time, and ended up creating a Structure for the Download Items.
Update (3/3/2010): Added in a few new items here and there. Included Transfer Rate calculations (in kilobytes per second, rounded to two decimal places). The code is attached because it's to long for this post.
Update (3/19/2010): Fixed the transfer rate calculations so they actually work properly. Added in a few properties to easily remove items and some more events so you know when a file is added.
Update (5/13/2010): Applied DJ PIP's fix to the speed calculations (you can see his post down below if you don't want to redownload the file).
Update (7/18/2010): Adding the beta ASQS to this post now. I did a major rework on the events, so it will break existing implementations of this class (sorry djpip). I changed them to look similar to the framework (ByVal sender As Object, ByVal e As someargtype), so all data is now grouped in a single structure for each event rather than a long signature for each event. This also means you can Override three new subs:
OnProgressChange, OnFileCompletion, and OnFileError. I do plan to add in more events as I work on this guy some more to flush him out and give him a few more features. I also did a few bug fixes here and there as well as some code changes.
Update (10/21/2010): Added a trashy Demo App that I'm gonna work on some more. Threw it together real fast due to get an example out and cause I'm low on time.
Questions, comments, and criticism are welcome.


text:
May Day is just around the corner. Do you do anything SpeCiaL to celebrate May Day?
For as long as I can remember my mom and dad have had their own May Day tRadiTion. Each spring morning on the first day of May, my dad hand delivers a freshly picked wildflower to my mom. Can't you just picture him? A hardened Kansas farmer with callused hands and weathered skin, hand selecting the prettiest flowers from the middle of his cattle pasture to deliver to his wife of 36 years? That mental image always melts my heart… Sometimes nature dictates what's in season. The wildflower may be yellow, white, or blue, but the beauty and L O V E it represents remains the same each year.
Having only been married for 5 years I see how easily life gets in the way of doing the "little things" to express my love. Sometimes the simplest act can show the greatest amount of thoughtfulness and appreciation. This year consider starting a new tradition with your loved one. You never know… it may end up being something you'll hear your kids talk about after your 36th year of marriage :) Make this May Day a MeMoraBLe one!


text:
Download gratis lagu Bestwap Wap In mp3 song free. Bestwap Wap In mp3juice, download mp3 Bestwap Wap In, download Bestwap Wap In mp3paw.
List of Songs that you can download and listen to. If the results do not contain the song you are looking for, try searching for songs by artist name or by the name of the song.


text:
The Outlet Shop is aimed to have special offers in an online shop on kiteforum.com to sell directly to customers.
Everyone who sales products can open their own Outlet Shop.
Find below all frequently asks questions (FAQ) on how to work with the shop system.
General Outlet Shops Info
Who can open an Outlet Shop?
How do I open an Outlet Store?
Which tools does the Dashboard offer?
Where can I edit and add info in my Outlet Shop?
How to edit my Outlet Shop info?
How to change my Outlet Shop profile picture?
How to edit a product?
How to add a product?
How to delete a product?
How can I edit/add pictures or videos to my products?
Where can I set/edit shipping methods and costs?
Can I add taxes for my Outlet Shop?
Can I promote a product as Featured, Sponsored or Highlighted?
Can I copy a product to add it faster?
How to add, delete or manage the sections?
How to market your Outlet Shop
What can I find in Outlet Shop Apps?
Can someone else besides me edit and add products in my Outlet Shop?
Can I add/edit my Outlet Shop location?
Where can I see the transactions of my shop?
What do I have to pay to Kiteforum in Commissions?
Where can I change/edit Payment Methods?
Can I see sales Statistics and Reports?
Where can I add more info about my Outlet Shop?
Where can I add/edit my shop Contact Details?
Where can I see my orders?


text:
Self-driving cars may seem like something straight out of the Jetson's. But over the next decade, that concept is poised to go from sci-fi to mainstream with the help of big data and other emerging technologies.
According to a presentation published by Vanderbilt University, the next few years will usher in embedded automotive sensors capable of gauging not only how fast you're driving, but how many times you brake, whether you stay in your lane, and where you tend to drive. By storing and analyzing the heaps of data collected by these sensors, cars will essentially be able to drive themselves. These cars of the future will be able to tell if a stop sign is approaching and what the speed limit is. They'll know to break if pedestrians are crossing, or if you fall asleep and drift into another lane.
Google has already showed off prototypes of autonomous cars, and General Motors expects them to be on the road by 2020.


text:
+myConnections: Engage your community - connect to news, events and information you care about. View more information...
View your community's facilities and features online with the new Facilities Module.
Personalize your online experience to stay up-to-date on news, events and other information.
Call (734)453-1234 ext. 219 to verify that your report is ready. The cost is $5 per accident report and cash, check, or money order payable to City of Plymouth is accepted.
The Police Department is located at 201 S. Main St.Plymouth, MI 48170.


text:
Over-the-Road (OTR) Tanker CDL truck drivers travel the country and earn up to $0.55 per mile with a weekly performance pay up to $0.04 per mile (up to $72,000 per year with accessorial pay).
OTR Tanker drivers also get home every other week.
Schneider provides industry-leading paid training to all Tanker drivers
– no tanker experience required.
Schneider Tanker truckers specialize in the safe transfer of bulk liquid chemicals with 2/3 of them non-hazardous.
Advance your career by becoming part of Schneider's elite group of Tanker drivers, enjoying consistent advancement opportunities.
Enjoy a small-company feel and large-company benefits when you start your career as an OTR Tanker driver today Looking to become a truck driver?
Learn how here , give us a call at 1-800-447-7433 or text "Chat" to 28000 today Eligible CDL Truck Driver Applicants: All Class A CDL holders Coraopolis Tanker Truck Driver Pay Up to $0.55 per mile Performance pay up to $0.04 per mile more, paid out weekly Up to $72,000 per year with average 15% of pay from accessorials $2,500 sign-on bonus for experienced drivers Loading and unloading pay HazMat endorsement reimbursed upon receipt Based on CDL driver experience Over-the-Road Tanker Truck Driver Benefits Medical, dental and vision insurance, plus flexible spending options 401(k) savings plan with company match Paid orientation and time off Up to $7,000 tuition reimbursement (paid at $200/month) for qualified drivers Credit for Military Experience and Military Apprenticeship programs, plus more military benefits Many more
– see full list of benefits Coraopolis Tanker Truck Driver Qualifications Valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Live within 150 miles of Coraopolis, PA and live in Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania or West Virginia Tanker endorsement required at time of hire Schneider's self-paced online certification training program will help secure your required HazMat endorsement TWIC card (Transportation Worker Identification Card) preferred before hire.
Required to start process within 60 days of hire.
Passport, FAST card or Enhanced CDL opens more opportunities More Reasons to Select Schneider Tanker Average fleet age 2.5 years, over 60% automated transmissions Continuous investment in tractors, trailers and other tanker equipment Nationwide parking network with 24/7 access to free and safe parking Nationwide facility network, many locations offering free showers, laundry, WiFi, exercise equipment, TV lounges, cafeterias and more Mobile apps to increase driver productivity, expedite access, locate equipment and more Learn more about Schneider's Tanker division Why Schneider?
Since 1935, Schneider has had over 5,000 drivers who've driven over one million consecutive miles safely.
Experienced drivers continue to call Schneider home because they know firsthand that Schneider treats drivers right.
Experience it for yourself.
"With Schneider, I'm family.
I wouldn't trade this for anything." Timothy, 20 years of consecutive safe driving with Schneider Join one of the top trucking companies in Pennsylvania.
Call 800-447-7433 for more information about becoming an Over-the-Road Tanker driver with Schneider Schneider uses E-Verify to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired associates.
To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify .
Job Company Driver Schedule Full-time Sign On Bonus 2500


text:
See all countries >
OHCHR in Togo2014-20172010-20112008-20092006-2007
Recent news
Archived news(over 3 years old)
Rapport sur le respect et la mise en oeuvre des droits de l'homme et des libertés fondamentales dans l'administration de la justice au Togo (décembre 2013)
Core documents for the current and previous cycles
Special Procedures
Country visits by Special Procedures
Most recent Special Procedures' reports
Report of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders - Mission to Togo (A/HRC/25/55/Add.2)
Report of the Special Rapporteur on human rights defenders - Mission to Togo (A/HRC/10/12/Add.2)
Report of the Special Rapporteur on torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment - Mission to Togo (A/HRC/7/3/Add.5)
>>Full list of documents in the Charter-based bodies Database
Main page of the Special Procedures
The OHCHR Country Office in Togo was established in November 2006 to help build national capacities to protect human rights. During nine years, it provided assistance to the Government in designing policies to comply with international obligations and to ensure accountability for past abuses. The OHCHR Office was instrumental in providing an external and neutral assessment of the human rights situation as well as served as a key mediator between political leaders. The Office closed on 30 June 2015. Following this decision, the OHCHR West Africa Regional Office (WARO) based in Dakar-Senegal has been assigned to support activities related to human rights in Togo. More ...
Field Operations and Technical Cooperation
Division (FOTCD)
Contact in Geneva, Switzerland.
Africa Branch
Tel. +41 22 917 9220
African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights
African Court of Human Rights
Geneva Conventions
ILO Conventions
Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie
National Human Rights Commission
Refugee Conventions


text:
Systems divided into zones are used to gain optimum user comfort in water supply- and water distribution applications. These are typically found in high-rise buildings and hilly landscapes.
Splitting the water supply system into zones is necessary to ensure that
- Water pressure does not vary excessively from one floor to another
- The minimum pressure on the upper floor in each zone does not fall below 1.5 - 2 bar
- The maximum pressure on the lowest floor in each zone does not exceed 4 - 4.5 bar
System layout can be with:
- All booster systems placed in the basement. Boosting takes place up in the building (see illustration).
- Cascade booster system layout. One booster in the basement supplies all the water up to zone 1, where a second booster will boost up to zone 2, etc.
- In combination with a roof tank. A booster on the roof top increases pressure for the 3-4 uppermost floors. The rest of the building is served by gravity.


text:
Anyhow, tomorrow it's time for a release event at Foot Patrol in London. Some of the guys from the Sneakersnstuff crew will be there to hang out with you and Aaron LaCrate. So if you're in town, make sure to go by Foot Patrol from 19.00 to 21.00.
After the instore event we'll be at the after party at the Alibi together with Foot Patrol and the special guests Aaron LaCrate and DJ MK & A-Cyde. The after party starts around 21.00 and ends late.
Come by if you're in the London area - see you mate!


text:
Brazoria 7a/b
GregVirginia7, in COLD HARDY PALMS
Recommended Posts
Similar Content
By RaleighNC
In April 2019 I posted photos of some of my plants. After two growing seasons many of them have grown a lot. I have tried to take the update photos from the same perspective, but often this was not possible. I will post a few at a time.
Trachycarpus nanus April 2019
Nov 2020
Cycas revoluta x taitungensis (April 1019)
Nov 2020
By GregVirginia7
Update On the McCurtain...the leaf I thought might be a more mature frond is another two leaf strap...at 62, I need it to grow faster but I think I'll chalk this one up as a lesson in patience. It's not going to be what it's not...but it's a good candidate for my zone....
By konarikcy
Hello all
For those of us who do not live in the States, the USDA Hardiness zone guidelines are a useful indication of what may grow in our country. I live in Nicosia Cyprus where we have relatively mild winters for most months - it is October and we are currently 36oC with 20oC(night). But it will suddenly change and by January, it will be continuous cold, a little wet with possibly zero some nights which would normally I think put me on a 9b bordering 10a zone.
However this can be misleading as I have found out the hard way. We have months and months of Mediterranean summer reaching 46oC this year (blame global warming). This means that the USDA zone alone is an insufficient guideline for us with more extreme weather as it does not take into account the max summer temperatures, the length of summer and winter conditions, rainfall etc.
Nowadays, I often look at what other people are growing with similar climates nearest being Southern California and even Sydney (not in Cyprus as there are few of us pushing boundaries I think). Having recently joined this site, I look forward to following closely what people are growing in these areas. I currently grow Bungalow palms, livistona chinensis, bismarkia, robellina, trachycarpus fortunii and waggies, chaemadorea, and many cycas, dioone and encepalartus. Here is a picture of part of my garden.
I would be interested in hearing how other people decide on what to try apart from the obvious desperate "must have this plant" garden urge.
By GregVirginia7
Any lessons on Sabal fronds collapsing? This one is growing in Bethany Beach, DE and has been in ground for about 4-years...seems very healthy...new growth fronds are huge...any advise appreciated...just want to rule in or out any nutritional deficiencies...they collapse at the petiole...most other fronds seem strong.
By GregVirginia7
Good morning folks...these updates will seem a bit boring but...
That Sabal Minor seed I sprouted (first palm seed I've ever sproutEd) is getting a second strap leaf!
and...my Brazoria is getting a trunk!...I think...


text:
Sunday hunting R.I.P.-- at least this year
The effort to overturn the ban on Sunday hunting sailed through the Senate last month, only to meet the fate of so many bills and die in subcommittee in the House of Delegates February 15.
Eight bills allowing Sunday hunting were introduced in the General Assembly this year, and those from the House of Delegates were already dead, despite the seeming groundswell of support from the board of the Department of Game and Inland Fisheries, which said it needed the revenue, and Governor Bob McDonnell.
"Hunters didn't go down to Richmond and speak for it," says Tony Shifflett, a supporter of the change. "They stand back and wait for it to happen."
Shifflett says he's not shocked the effort died. "I thought it it had a 50-50 chance," he says.
He adds, "It's inevitable. It has to happen. You should not be allowed to be told what you can do on your own property."
Another bill that would have effectively gutted the law enforcement abilities of Department of Game and Inland Fisheries officers by prohibiting them from inspecting game and fish catches, Senate bill 26, failed a February 14 vote in the Senate.Read more on: sunday hunting
10 comments
"You should not be allowed to be told what you can do on your own property."
Yeah what's up with that? I can't grow opium poppies, hold peyote sweats, laser point at aircraft, get jiggy with my sheep, or keep all the used parts vehicles I want on MY property.
Daggonit this is America.
@ Those Cows are Far Away...HAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!! Technically, you may be able to get jiggy with your sheep. What goes on behind barn doors and whatnot...
The fact is that hunters are in the minority and the reason it was voted down is because the majority said they'd rather not have it. It's all in the numbers, and frankly, until there is a force field separating my property and their bullets, I'm in agreement. Better luck next year.
I had to reread the comment about rights on your own property. At first I though that was a quote by a government official. Silly, I Know....
Careful behind those barn doors Paul, the "long arm" of the law reaches up in there too.
Title 18.2. Crimes and Offenses Generally. Chapter 8. Crimes Involving Morals and Decency. Article 3. Sexual Offenses, Prostitution, Etc.
§ 18.2-361. Crimes against nature; penalty
A. If any person carnally knows in any manner any brute animal, ... he or she shall be guilty of a Class 6 felony...
Deleted by moderator.
OK let's put a Shelby Lynn quote in place of the mild remark above. You crime-pandering sissies.
Censorship in ANY form is a crime...
Oh I'm just so upset, first someone calls my sweetie a "brute animal" and then I get censored for saying that it's highly improbable that someone named Tony is a genuine Dyke variety Shifflett. What a cruel one-two punch to the troll ego. And noting that Tony didn't say what he really meant to say.
Now let me go console myself with gratuitous Huguely Trial schadenfreude and Rhonda Quagliana photos.
@ Those Cows are Far Away...A man, with a sheep under his arm, walks into his bedroom where his wife is reading a book in bed and says "I wanted to show you the pig I sleep with when you aren't around". His wife looks up from her novel, smiles and says "you're such an idiot, that isn't a pig!"...the man replies....wait for it..."I wasn't talking to you".
I'm doing two shows a night at Lee Park through the end of the month... ;)
This'll get censored for sure!
Hahaha! Told you!


text:
24" Packages
The Wheel & Tire Pre-Built packages come ready to bolt on. These packages are Mounted , Balanced, Shipped and come complete with chrome lugs and center caps included in this great package price. So what you see is what your Really Get! Great Price, Great Product, and Great Customer service after the sale . That is why we are the #1 Source for Wheel & Tire Packages.


text:
This is what happens when government price controls limit insurance companies' ability to set premiums according to risk:
Note that this adverse-selection death spiral happened before Obamacare's price controls on child-only coverage even took effect. (Of course, President Obama never calls them price controls. He calls them "consumer protections." Some protection.)
Obamacare supporters are in full-blown denial:
"We're just days away from a new era when insurance companies must stop denying coverage to kids just because they are sick, and now some of the biggest changed their minds," Ethan Rome, executive director of Health Care for America Now, an advocacy group, said in a statement. "[It] is immoral, and to blame their appalling behavior on the new law is patently dishonest."
I'd say that brave new world is already here.
Obamacare supporters can take comfort in this: Since it might take healthy people a while to figure out that they're better off financially if they drop their coverage and pay the individual-mandate penalty, Obamacare's health-insurance exchanges might not collapse before their January 1, 2014, launch date. They could last until January 2.


text:
Because you are a certificate holder you will receive your products with no product charges. You only pay the S&H per item and a one time $5 per order processing fee. All products are shipped within 5 days of placing your order. Most questions can be answered using the Help and F.A.Q. pages.
GoShoppingMall.com ©2011 Great Gifts @ Great Prices


text:
Give your chickens some extra bite! Chickens don't have any teeth, so in order to extract maximum goodness from the food they eat they need grit. Not just any old grit either, a hard sharp flint is best - of about 3-5mm diameter (like the ones used in stone age dentistry). This handy tub of mixed grit also contains soluble calcium (in the form of oyster and other sea shells) which will ensure your hens only lay the robust egg shells like the ones your grandfather has probably told you about. This packet would last two hens a couple of months, just add a handfull to the feed once a week.
£4.99 Inc VAT
Over 50 in stock
- Secure Checkout
- Free Returns
- 30 Day No-Quibble Guarantee
- Click to learn more about buying from Omlet
Weight: 1.440 kg
Height: 7 cm
Width: 17 cm
Length: 20 cm
Buy as a bundle...
Bundle Price: £13.98 Inc VAT
Related Products...
Latest Product Reviews For Omlet Mixed Chicken Grit 1.25KG Bag
Excellent product and equally excellent service - Victoria,
Very pleased with swift and secure transaction. Item arrived in very good time and exactly as ordered.
chickens love it! - Kathryn,
A good product - James, Suffolk,
My chickens had no problems changing to Eglu grit & shell mix from their previous mix. There is a good percentage of shell. Would recommend.
5 star service. - Richard,
Chicken Grit - Lynne,
A lovely mix, and a strong package.


text:
This is not an offer for credit and should be used for estimation purposes only based on the information you provided. You should not base your decision on this estimate alone. Title, registration, tax and other fees, and personal circumstances such as employment status and personal credit history, were not considered in the calculations.
VOLUSIA KIT DESIGNED TO FIT ALL FLST MODELS 2000 - Current EXCLUDING "SPRINGER" MODELS
It's a fact. Harley Davidson owners demand the ultimate in style and performance and accept nothing less in the equipment they ride. California SideCar recognized that when we designed the VOLUSIA trike conversion kit. The suspension is the result of superb performance engineering and innovation. A race-inspired, opposing rocker, mono-shock independent suspension design with Vertical Stablizer™ technology delivers ultimate handling and cornering ability. Trust us, with our VOLUSIA trike kit, your two-wheeled companions will be struggling to keep up with you on the twisties!
The drivetrain is a marvel of engineering excellence. Purpose built sprockets and a twin belt drive retain the stock gear ratio. The belts are a proprietary material and design, manufactured by Gates, the industry leader in belt technology and production. Twin-piston disc brake calipers are standard equipment, providing excellent stopping power under all conditions. Check out the optional Performance Brake Upgrade, a drilled rotor with nickel plating and a super-slick billet aluminum caliper.
A meticulously styled body with our custom-designed LED tombstone taillights will turn heads wherever you may roam. And with our internally mounted Space Saver™ hinge design and over 6 cubic feet of trunk storage capacity, there's not much you'll ever have to leave behind.
Overall - 107.4 in. (272.8 cm)
Overall with Power Track and Light Bar - 111.3 in. (282.7 cm)
With Light Bar - 61 in. (154.94 cm)
72.5 in. (184.2 cm)
With Power Track - 76.4 in. (194.0 cm)