text: Four party girls fight for their lives after enjoying a wild night out on the town, and calling the wrong guy for a ride home in this vicious slasher film from Australia. Gemma, Leah, Michelle and Susan have all been friends since they were kids. They like to get wild, and that's exactly what happens when they head out for some club-hopping. Meanwhile, brutal ex-cons Brett and John have embarked on a brutal killing spree after being released from prison. They think they've found their next victim in bullied misfit William when they learn of his troubled background, and help him seek brutal revenge on his tormentors. Later, when the girls are done partying, Michelle whips out her phone and dials random number looking for a ride home. Unfortunately for them, they may never reach their destination because they've called Michael, and he's bringing his two new friends along for the ride. When the situation in the car turns tense, Michael decides that he's done being taken advantage of, and gives Brett and John the cue to unleash hell. As the knives come out and the blood starts to flow, the question of who will end up dead, and who will survive to see dawn is anyone's guess. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi


text:
Men's soccer earns 12th straight academic honor (12/28/2012)
WATERVILLE, MAINE --- The Colby College men's soccer team earned the National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) Team Academic Award for the 12th straight year.
Nowak earns All-East scholar honor (12/21/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Colby College men's soccer player Nick Nowak (Medfield/Medfield, Mass.) was named an honorable mention selection on the 2012 National Soccer Coaches Association of America (NSCAA) College Division Scholar All-East Region team on Friday.
Colby has 56 on NESCAC Fall Academic Team (11/21/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Colby College had 56 student-athletes named to the New England Small College Athletic Conference Fall All-Academic Team on Wednesday.
Eight make NESCAC All-Sportsmanship Team (11/21/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Eight Colby College student-athletes were named to the New England Small College Athletic Conference Fall All-Sportsmanship Team on Wednesday.
Meisel earns second All-NESCAC men's soccer honor (11/08/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Colby College senior Andrew Meisel (Newtown, Conn.), who led the Mules in assists in all four seasons, was named to the New England Small College Athletic Conference First Team Men's Soccer All-Conference squad on Thursday.
Aubin's overtime goal leads men's soccer past Bates (10/24/2012) LEWISTON, Maine -- Nick Aubin found the upper left corner of the goal from 25 yards out to give Colby College a 3-2 overtime victory over the Bates College men's soccer team In the season finale for both teams Wednesday.
Men's soccer falls to unbeaten Williams (10/20/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Zach Grady (East Bridgewater, Mass.) scored the first goal of the game for Williams College and added an assist as the Ephs stayed unbeaten on the season with a 4-0 win over Colby College on Saturday in NESCAC men's soccer.
Men's soccer falls in league game at Hamilton (10/14/2012) CLINTON, N.Y. --- The Colby College men's soccer team had a 17-15 shot advantage, but Hamilton College made two of its shots count in a 2-0 victory over the Mules in NESCAC play on Sunday.
Men's soccer stays close in loss to No. 2 Amherst (10/13/2012) AMHERST, Mass. --- Coby College's defense kept the Mules in the game for 90 minutes against second-ranked Amherst College, but the Lord Jeffs scored about three minutes into the game and with about three minutes left for a 2-0 NESCAC men's soccer victory Saturday.
Men's soccer drops tight game to Wesleyan (10/07/2012) WATERVILLE, Maine --- Despite once again holding a league opponent to one goal or less, the Colby College men's soccer team fell 1-0 to Wesleyan University in NESCAC play Sunday.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Vacant area, Open skies, thousands of miles, and one surprise… Trying to explain what Burning Man is to someone who has never been to the event is a bit like trying to explain what a particular color looks like to someone who is blind.
Burning Man is a week-long event that inspires people from all over the world to come and celebrate creativity and self-expression. The Desert floor or "playa" is converted into a city of sorts with a theme. The annual event began as a bonfire ritual on the summer solstice in 1986 when Larry Harvey, Jerry James, and a few friends met on Baker Beach in San Francisco and burned a 9-foot (2.7-meter) wooden man as well as a smaller wooden dog. Harvey has described his inspiration for burning these effigy figures as a spontaneous act of radical self-expression.
"While some artists have never questioned the current marginal and passive status of art and are content to work within the reservation called the 'art world,' others have made conscious attempts over the last decade to combat the relentless commodification of their products and to reenter the 'outside world.' In the late '60s, after a period in which most avant-garde art was drastically divorced from social subjects or effects, many artists became disgusted with the star system and the narrowness of formal 'movements.' They began to ask themselves larger questions. When they looked up from their canvas and steel, they saw politics, nature, history and myth out there."
Lucy Lippard, Overlay (1983)
What a perfect excuse to go out and look for some crazy, cookie, unique outfits! This is where we come in.
Show your own Self Expression, check out our Accessories to get that imagination going! Hurry! Only 7 more days left!


text:
I'm Moving!
I mentioned a month ago that I was working on redesigning my website and business cards. I'm so excited to tell you that it's almost done! A few things came together in the last week and I've sent my cards off to Igloo Letterpress and have been diligently working on my new Squarespace 6 site. It will have a new URL and everything. In the meantime, I won't be posting any new content here. I hope to announce the new site no later than next week, so stay tuned!
Things may get a little messy and I apologise in advance. This site is going to be shut down eventually, and I think I've got to start fresh with my RSS feed and Google+, but I'm transfering all the content, so all my past posts and comments will be coming with me. I'm going to be setting up a mailing list for the new site and that'll be the best way to stay in the loop. I'll let you know when it's ready. Over the next few days it'll be quiet around here, but know that I am working hard behind the scenes to get myself ready for the future.
That is, if the weather coorporates!! I'm in the New York area, and we are currently bracing for Hurricane Sandy. The wind and rain have started, and so far it's not too bad, but it's supposed to get worse over the next 24 hours. Hopefully we won't lose power, but if we do, my site launch may be delayed into later next week. Either way, new website goodness will be headed your way soon! If you are in the New York area too, please be safe, Karen and Laura have some great tips from Texas to keep in mind. See you after the storm!


text:
Why Rent Any Other House? 71 Five Star Reviews. Ext Hot Tub!
You sent a message to this owner.
- Minimum stay:3-5 nights
- Internet:Yes
- Pets considered:Yes
- Wheel chair accessible:No
Taos house description
The adobe walls of Tierra Madre are cool in the summer and warm in winter. This spacious home was designed with the comfort of guests in mind. An adobe house feels like no other. Heavy beams (vigas) span the ceilings in the traditional manner while thick plaster coats the walls. Warmth is provided by radiant floor heat. Imagine living as the Pueblo Indians have for thousands of years, but with all of the modern conveniences. Yes, you can even bring your own notebook computer and enjoy the free wi-fi.
Tierra Madre is north of town, just 15 minutes from the ski valley and five minutes from town. You will feel like you have come home as you snuggle under down comforters and build a fire in the Kiva fireplace. Everything is provided from an espresso coffeemaker to comfortable chairs for those afternoons when all you want to do is read a book.
The outside hot tub is the perfect place to watch shooting stars dart across the dark skies of Taos. For those of you who can't get enough of the great outdoors an adobe walled flagstone patio overlooks the vast expanse of BIA land (Indian Pueblo land). Only an occasional cow can be seen from this private getaway.
It is obvious why the famous painter RC Gorman chose to live right across the road. This is a place of special beauty.
Keywords: Adobe Home, Arroyo Seco, Taos Ski Valley, Taos, retreat, mountain view, private, ski valley
Property Type
- 2200 sq. ft.
- House
- 1 story
Accommodation Type
- Vacation Rental
- Guests Provide Their Own Meals
Minimum Age Limit For Renters:
24 years old unless accompanied by parents or guardian...moreless
- Pets Considered:
- Children Welcome
- Limited Accessibility
- Non Smoking Only
- Long-Term Renters Welcome
Bedrooms: 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 9, Beds for 6-9
Bathrooms: 2 Bathrooms
Kitchen & Dining
You can't beat the sunset views out over the vast land out the dining room picture window...moreless
Gourmet kitchen fully equipped with Stainless steel appliances....moreless
- Dishes & Utensils:
- Stove:
- Toaster
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
Radiant floor heat is nice and quiet and is toasty on the toes because the hot water is piped under the house to heat the floors...moreless
Parking Off Street:
Park and you can turn around in the wide driveway...moreless
- Living Room seats 12:
- Linens Provided:
- Parking For RV/Boat/Trailer:
- Clothes Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Wood Fireplace
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
Satellite / Cable:
(2) 42 Inch HD flat screen in living room and the master bedroom has a 2nd TV...moreless
(2) 42 Inch HD flat screen in living room and the master bedroom has a 2nd TV...moreless
- CD Player
- Stereo
- DVD Player
Computer Available:
A desktop computer is available but not connected to the wi fi There is no password required to connect to the Wi-Fi. Just bring your r own notebook, or iPad and connect to free Wi-Fi....moreless
Pool & Spa
Outdoor Features
- Away From It All
- Tourist Attractions
- Romantic
- Family
Location & View
- Mountain Biking
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Golf
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Skiing
- Hiking
- Hot Air Ballooning
- Kayaking
- Rock Climbing
- Cross Country Skiing
- Mountain Climbing
- Rafting
- Freshwater Fishing
- Playground
- Restaurants
- Health/Beauty Spa
- Museums
- Churches
- Cinemas
- Library
- Antiquing
- Sight Seeing
- Sledding
- Gambling Casinos
- Scenic Drives
- Walking
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
Other Activities
- This is a prime location to stay at located in between Taos and Taos Ski valley. Close to Taos for groceries, restaurants, and shopping, yet also close to Ski valley for skiing and forest hiking. Close but so nice with the quiet relaxing location It has BIA (federal land) on 2 sides so there are vast views of sunsets out the back windows or from the patio. Great views of the sunrise and the mountains out the front windows. ...moreless
Write a review-
Relaxing and beautiful
Relaxing and beautiful
- Guest Heidi L.
- Date of stay 11/16/13
- Review Submitted 11/23/13
We enjoyed this house so much. The location was perfect just a short piece from the city of Taos...less thn 5 minutes. The house is equipped with everything you need...ladies remember to bring a hair dryer as that was the only item that we couldn't locate. The views are beautiful and the hot tub was the icing on the cake. The heated floors were a blessing especially when the first snow came. We look forward to staying at this property again. Highly recommended!! Thank you!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
This was my second stay at Tierra madre and it wont be my last. I love it here!
This was my second stay at Tierra madre and it wont be my last. I love it here!
- Guest Ann Briscall (Kansas City)
- Date of stay 03/28/13
- Review Submitted 10/29/13
This is my second time I stayed here and I plan on coming back again and again.I love it here.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
"Quiet, Peaceful, Secluded" Taos home
"Quiet, Peaceful, Secluded" Taos home
- Guest Martha J. (I am from San Antonio, TX. Husband is from Houston. )
- Date of stay 10/01/13
- Review Submitted 10/29/13
This home is a perfect rental. Views are incredible -- I took many pictures of the sunset from inside or the patio, and the October snow on the mountains is right there for you to see from the huge living room window. Upon arrival, the house was spic and span, and maintained very well. The kitchen is beyond "fully equiped" with everything you need. We stayed a month and did not need to buy anything, which is a first for us. The three bedrooms are comfy and nicely decorated. The master bedroom with ensuite bath is large and lovely, with a single french door access to the patio. Although tempuratures dipped below freezing, the house stays warm. But here's what we liked best: it is incredibly quiet, secluded, and peaceful here. Yet, you are only five miles from the main Taos plaza! It takes just minutes to get to wonderful restaurants (we never had a bad meal) and the mountain hiking trails are short drives from this home. What a fun vacation we had! We want to return.Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Great location and comfort
Great location and comfort
- Guest Liat (New Orleans, LA)
- Date of stay 07/25/13
- Review Submitted 08/04/13
Tierra Madre is clean, airy, comfortable, well equipped and well located. We were a group of 2 parents, 3 teens and 2 eight year olds. From Tierra Madre we easily accessed outings for rafting (through Los Rios River Runners, highly recommended), hiking to Williams Lake (bring a picnic lunch, avoid the Bavarian restaurant, very poor service), drive to the Taos Pueblo, stroll around downtown, and dinners out (we liked Orlando's and Taos Cow for ice cream). Shopping at nearby Cid's was expensive but high quality organic and fresh food, there are other stores, e.g. Albertsons, south of downtown Taos. We all greatly enjoyed the sunsets, star gazing and rosy dawn skies. Great views from inside and outside the house. Owner and agent easy to contact. Wifi worked well when we needed to check in with work. Master bedroom with roomy shower walk-in over a 6" tile step, so perhaps accessible to some with physical limitations. We can't wait to return!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Comfortable & Peaceful Getaway
Comfortable & Peaceful Getaway
- Guest JJJ (Denver, CO)
- Date of stay 07/14/13
- Review Submitted 07/24/13
This home is inviting, comfortable, clean and quiet. Amazing views from each window. It has all of the necessary amenities and beautiful gardens in the front, side and back by the hot tub. My husband and I spent a full week here to celebrate our anniversary as we were married in Taos in 2009. And he just returned from a 1 year deployment overseas. Tierra Madre is indeed a refreshing, restful, romantic place to be and we truly love the enchantment and all of the beauty Taos has to offer! We also did a day trip to Red River, visited the Taos Pueblo, the Millicent Rodgers Museum, a day on the High Road and enjoyed Penasco, Embudo, Pilar and surrounding areas. Northern New Mexico is exquisite and we look forward to returning next year.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, people with disabilities, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Owner response: Thank you for staying at Tierra Madre. We make it feel like your own home away from home with everything you need with great views .
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Exceeded Expectations
Exceeded Expectations
- Guest Tom S. (Dallas, Texas)
- Date of stay 06/23/13
- Review Submitted 07/02/13
The house is beautiful and well-appointed. We loved the layout, large rooms, and open space. The hot tub is clean and easy to use - we hit it every day. The kitchen was well-equipped. As the cook, I found everything I needed including a nice complement of spices and cooking supplies. The only thing I might do differently is bring my own knives, because I am picky about that. Otherwise, you only need to stop by the grocery for some supplies. The location is perfect for the region. We could pop into Taos for a meal or supplies or sightseeing. We were only 35 minutes from Red River area, which we visited twice. And the rafting rendezvous points were only 15-30 minutes away. For my fellow Texans, be forewarned - there is no air conditioning in adobe style homes. With a little prudence this won't be a problem for you. The week we stayed was unseasonably hot. We kept the blinds down during the day and only opened the windows at night or morning. The coolness lasted through the hottest part of the day. Don't forget to open the blinds because the views are fantastic!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, pet owners, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Everything Good
Everything Good
- Guest AnnieB (Dallas)
- Date of stay 06/14/13
- Review Submitted 06/23/13
Our family of five is safely back in Dallas after a wonderful visit to Taos. Our stay in Tierra Madre couldn't have been more wonderful, providing us plenty of space and privacy to boot. The house was a lovely come-home-to spot after a busy day of northern New Mexico sight-seeing. We spent early mornings sipping pinon coffee on the patio, evenings enjoying a glass of wine and taking photos of glorious sunsets, and unwound in the hot tub identifying the constellations overhead prior to bedtime (we had an app for that). The house had more conveniences than home, which allowed us to easily cook some meals in while enjoying meals elsewhere as well. We even had a regular visit from a neighborhood husky who seemed to know everything about everything, but she wasn't telling. Because I chose the lodging and made all arrangements, I gratefully accepted accolades for a job well done, as all raved about the accommodations and the views. Whew! All was exactly as I expected. Thank you, Jim, for your prompt and helpful responses to all my queries.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
- Guest Nancy V. (null)
- Date of stay 06/08/13
- Review Submitted 06/23/13
What an absolutely perfect home - beautifully designed with an open floor plan and large picture windows to take in the views. The furnishings were comfy and just "begged" stay awhile. Tierra Madre is a destination our entire group would like to repeat!Recommended for: Sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Taos visit
Taos visit
- Guest Kim (Aurora, CO)
- Date of stay 06/01/13
- Review Submitted 06/11/13
The house was lovely and suited our family of 5 beautifully. Easy and quick access to town and local sites. The girls loved the hot tub! We would definitely book this house again!Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, girls getaway, age 55+, adventure seekers.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Beautiful Home
Beautiful Home
- Guest douglas h. (Roslindale)
- Date of stay 05/20/13
- Review Submitted 06/02/13
We stayed at this home for four nights in May and absolutely loved it. The house is well maintained with a great layout. The hot tub is great and the views through the large windows at the mountain ranges is tough to beat. We would highly recommend this house to anyone.Recommended for: Families with teenagers, sightseeing, families with young children, age 55+, adventure seekers, romantic getaway.
Did you find this review helpful? Yes | No Helpful votes: 0/0
Currency ConversionDates | Nightly | Wknd Night | Weekend | Weekly | Monthly * | Event |
Early December skiing Dec 2 - Dec 20 3 night min stay |
$200 | $1050 | ||||
Christmas /New Years holidays Dec 21 - Jan 3 5 night min stay |
$500 | $3325 | ||||
Ski your heart out season Jan 4 - Mar 7 3 night min stay |
$250 | $1400 | ||||
Spring Break is the "best" Mar 8 - Mar 24 5 night min stay |
$375 | $2450 | ||||
Late Spring skiing-fun & sun Mar 25 - Apr 7 3 night min stay |
$225 | $1225 | ||||
Spring is perfect in Taos Apr 8 - May 30 3 night min stay |
$180 | $1050 | ||||
Summer fun season May 31 - Sep 1 3 night min stay |
$225 | $1260 | ||||
Falling leaves & golden aspens Sep 2 - Nov 26 3 night min stay |
$200 | $1120 | ||||
Thanksgiving Nov 27 - Dec 1 3 night min stay |
$250 | |||||
My Standard Rate 3 night min stay |
$180 | $180 Fri, Sat, Sun |
$1140 | |||
Additional information about rental rates
Multi-week or monthly stays are welcome with special discounted rates. Email for quotes on multi week or monthly rates.
Rates are subject to change. Rates are based on 6 person occupancy
- Pet Fee: $75 + tax
- Refundable Damage Deposit: $200
- Tax Rate 8.5%
Cancellation policy:
100% refund if canceled at least 90 days before arrival date.
This owner accepts HomeAway payments.
Always use this free service to protect your payments up to $10,000 against fraud while keeping your financial information private. With HomeAway Payments, your credit card information is not seen by the owner or manager. NEVER pay by cash or instant money transfer services such as Western Union or MoneyGram. Call the owner to confirm booking request.
Don't forget your vacation protection! Get protected now
Adding our Vacation Protection services can make sure your getaway goes smoothly, no matter what. We offer Cancellation Protection, Carefree Rental Guarantee, and Damage Protection so you can truly relax.
- Nearest Airport: Taos Airport 5 miles, Santa Fe 65, Albuquerque at 85 Miles
- Nearest Motorway: Highway 522 at 0.5 Miles
- Nearest Barpub: Sabroso's at 2 Miles
- Nearest Ski: Taos ski valley at 15 Miles
- Nearest Golf: Taos Country Club at 7 Miles
- Nearest Restaurant: Sabroso's at 2 Miles
Owner info
Year Purchased: 2003
About the owner: After years of owning our own business we decided it was time for Chapter Two. We now live in Tanzania, Africa. We work for the US Peace Corps. As much as we love our new life, we try to make time each year to get back to Taos to smell the sweet sage and gaze at the mountains.
Why the Owner Chose Taos:
We vacationed in Taos in 1990's and fell in love with it. We returned time and time again until We bought a house in 1999 and moved to Taos in 2000. We loved the year round beauty of the mountains, the artists, and fantastic sunshine. We finally found the perfect piece of land to build a custom home and built a home with the views, comfort and privacy as our first 3 priorities. It has BIA (Bureau of Indian Affairs)land on 2 sides for maximum privacy. It is located between Taos and Ski Valley , close to everything yet it is a relaxing private place.
The Unique Benefits at this House:
Sunset views, mountain views. Sitting on the flagstone patio sipping on my morning coffee, soaking up the sunshine and the beautiful views. The perfect way to start the day.
After a great day of skiing, hiking, hitting the river, biking or taking in some new galleries I love to wait until after dark, turn out all the house lights and go out to the Jaccuzzi and just sit in the dark with the jets off and watch the bright stars.
Contact us
- Primary: + We work for Peace Corps in Africa so email is best
- Secondary: + 575-613-8606 Please leave a message.
- Click Here to see All My Rental Listings
Entrance into Front Courtyard
Looking out living room window
Livingroom. Very comfortable and we have replaced the old TV with a new 46 inch
Masterbdrm is so comfy and the large window overlooks wildflowers & vacant land
Hot tub and back flagstone patio with wildflower bed. Overlooks huge vacant land
Tierra Madre
View from the driveway. It does not get any better. Close to Town yet private
Living room. Original art from around the world is displayed in every room
All bedrooms are fully equipped for comfort and relaxation
Sunset view from back patio
Nichos in living room and the arched door leads to bedroom 2 and 3.
Standing in lvrm looking toward back of house and vacant land behind house.
Sunshine bedroom . All bedrooms have a comfy chair to relax in.
Wild flowers next to flagstone patio. Very private place to relax .
Fully equipped Gourmet kitchen
Kitchen & dining area. Lots of artifacts from around the world decorate the home
As you pass through the front adobe archway you see the flower beds and door
There have been visitors to this page since the counter was last reset in .
This listing was first published here in 2003.
Date last modified - Saturday, November 16, 2013
3 Bedroom / 2 Bathroom
Sleeps 9
Get a rental quote, then book it!
Three services to protect your trip:
Protect your payments in case you need to cancel.
Guarantee the rental meets your expectations.
Ensure you're prepared in case of accidental damage.


text:
Maryland DUI Lawyer
If you are arrested for driving under the influence, finding a Maryland DUI Lawyer qualified to handle your case should be your highest priority. Beginning with your traffic stop, you will be confronted with important decisions that impact your rights and your defense. Making those decisions with the legal advice of an attorney can increase the likelihood of a successful outcome in your case.
David Benowitz is a founding partner of Price Benowitz LLP, and has built an exemplary reputation handling DUI cases in the state of Maryland. He has a perfect 10/10 rating on AVVO, has been named one of the Top 100 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association and is AV rated by Martindale Hubbell. In addition to his work as an attorney, Mr. Benowitz is a professorial Lecturer in Law at the George Washington University Law School as well as a faculty member of the Harvard Law School Trial Advocacy Workshop. He defends every client with the same level of fervor, and he is not afraid to take a case to trial to fight for a positive result on your behalf.
Kush Arora has dedicated his life to fighting on behalf of his clients in DUI and criminal cases in the state of Maryland, where he has almost a decade of experience. He will leave no stone unturned in his pursuit of a positive result, and he will make sure that you are as comfortable as you can be throughout a typically difficult process.
The best DUI lawyers in Maryland will not only have experience in criminal defense; they will also have specific education and training in the law, science, and procedures pertaining to drunk driving and other alcohol related offenses. Our attorneys are extensively trained in all aspects of DUI defense, from field sobriety testing to chemical blood analysis. Our attorneys bring specific knowledge that makes them uniquely qualified to handle even the most difficult cases. In addition to extensive trial experience, some qualifications of our attorneys include:
- Membership in the National College for DUI Defense
- Prosecuting background
- Qualification as a trainer for the NHTSA's Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
- Former Administrative Law Judge presiding over DUI related license suspensions
- Training in the calibration and maintenance of breathalyzer equipment
The experience and training of our Maryland DUI lawyers give them the ability to see your case from all angles, allowing every opportunity for successful defense. We are extremely passionate about getting a positive result in every case we handle, and we will work tirelessly until the final resolution of your case. Our knowledge and experience gives us a solid foundation for defense, but it is our desire to help our clients that is truly our most valuable characteristic.
Our firm has attorneys ready to serve you throughout the state of Maryland. With numerous office locations, our firm provides convenient access to an experienced Maryland DUI lawyer near you.
Driving Under The Influence
Driving under the influence (DUI) and driving while impaired (DWI) are criminal charges that are punishable by fines, jail, probation, suspension of driving privileges, and other penalties that restrict your freedom and impact your finances. A conviction carries a criminal record that can have a negative effect on your ability to find or keep employment.
A DUI conviction has both legal and administrative consequences. In fact, the Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA) suspends your driver's license almost immediately upon a DUI arrest, even before you are brought before a judge or convicted. If you do not request a hearing with the MVA within ten days of your arrest, your license suspension will remain in effect until your trial. Your Maryland DUI lawyer will help you meet all of the important deadlines to protect your rights and your driving privileges.
Even a single DUI conviction could bring life altering penalties. The maximum penalties for a first time driving under the influence conviction is up to a year in prison, $1,000 in fines and 12 points on your driving record. With a second DUI the jail time and the fine double to 2 years and $2,000 respectively. These penalties continue to escalate as convictions pile up. So not only does a single DUI conviction carry fairly significant penalties, it sets you up for increased penalties down the line. If you have been pulled over and you believe that you might eventually be charged, or if you have already been formally charged and you are concerned about the effects these penalties can have on your life, our attorneys will do everything they can to help you.
Driving While Impaired
A DWI will carry less severe penalties upon conviction than its more common counterpart, driving under the influence. A first time driving while impaired charge will carry a maximum penalty of two months in prison and $500 in fines. You could also be assessed eight points on your driving record and could also be facing a suspension of your driving privileges. A second DWI conviction would bring a much more severe prison term of one year, and the same fine of $500.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County is home to some of the busiest roads in all of Maryland; a section of the Capital Beltway, which is typically filled with commuter traffic and also the southernmost part of I-270. During rush hour, the entrance to I-270 and the 270 Spur are typically extremely crowded. As a result, the presence of drunk drivers becomes even more dangerous. Citizens of towns like Rockville, Silver Spring, Bethesda and Gaithersburg travel these busy streets every day, and if an extended commute is part of your everyday schedule, you can't afford to have your driving privileges compromised. Most DUI cases in Montgomery County are heard at the County's district court along Jefferson Boulevard in Rockville.
Howard County
Because of its location right between Washington D.C. and Baltimore, Howard, particularly the stretch of I-95 that runs through the Eastern part of the County, sees a lot of regular travel on a daily basis. Despite being an independent city and not technically part of the County, many of the residents of Columbia travel through the County streets to get to and from work. Populated areas like Ellicott City and Glenwood also contribute to the amount of traffic on those streets every day. This is also a major commuter area, and losing the ability to drive with a DUI arrest could be a major issue. Our attorneys are ready to represent clients at the major County court houses on Court Avenue in Ellicott City, where most drunk driving trials will be held.
Prince George's County
Prince George's County sees a lot of driving under the influence arrests every year, in part because it is home to the University of Maryland and also the home of the Washington Redskins. These are both areas where drunk driving happens quite frequently, and as a result, police are constantly on the lookout for perpetrators. If you are a student who is arrested for a DUI, you risk losing your educational opportunities as well as the standard legal consequences. Prince George's County is also home to many of the larger suburbs of Washington D.C. like Bowie, Greenbelt and Laurel. That makes it crucial for you to contact an attorney who has experience representing clients in a similar situation, and who will be able to fight for a positive result in your case. Cases will typically be heard at the district court houses either on Rhode Island Avenue in Hyattsville or on Main Street in Upper Marlboro.
Baltimore is both a County, and an independent city in Maryland. The County is home to a large portion of the highly crowded Baltimore Beltway, while the City itself sees a lot of traffic every day because of the amount of people that live and work there. There are also Ravens and Orioles games, which bring thousands of new, possibly intoxicated, people to the City whenever there is a game. Driving under the influence and driving while impaired are two charges the County and city both take extremely seriously. Our attorneys will make sure you are being represented with the passion and ability that your case deserves.
Being charged with DUI in Maryland can be overwhelming, stressful, and intimidating, whether you are charged with a first offense or subsequent offenses. Our attorneys are committed to providing the best DUI defense possible can help alleviate some of the associated stress by offering sound legal advice, guiding you through the criminal justice process, and mounting an aggressive defense. For a free case evaluation by a knowledgeable DUI lawyer in Maryland, call (301) 458-0955.


text:
True Sport Foundation is committed to ensuring that sport makes a positive contribution to Canadian society, to our athletes and to the physical and moral development of Canada's youth.
The True Sport Foundation is collaborating with the BODYSENSE initiative on an intervention program that has been developed to promote positive body image in athletes with the ultimate goal of preventing disordered eating.
This initiative will benefit individuals at risk of disordered eating by providing a best practice model in the promotion of positive body image to athletes, parents, teachers, coaches and leaders in the sporting community. The best practice model identifies "10 BODYSENSE Basics".
These BODYSENSE BASICS have been created to help key players in the sport community identify areas where they may implement ideas to improve the sport climate and best support athletes in promoting a positive body image and prevent disordered eating. It is from within these areas of best practice that it is expected that knowledge, attitude, and behavioral change will be seen.
BODYSENSE: A Positive Body Image for Athletes Initiative
Phone: 613-521-3340
email: firstname.lastname@example.com
website: www.bodysense.ca
Full True Sport Report (.PDF)
Download (2.92 MB)
This Community Action Kit outlines effective steps you can take right now to become part of the True Sport Movement....
Download (2.07 MB)
The findings of the 2002 Canadian Public Opinion Survey on Youth and Sport revealed that people believe that sport is...
Download (482 KB)
Survey of Canadians on True Sport Values - July 2005
Download (1.23 MB)


text:
- Musician's Friend Best Selection, Price & Service. Guaranteed.
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Asistencia en Español 866-226-2919
Need Help? Ask our Experts or call 800-449-9128
Results 1 - 20 of 38 matches
120v/600w quartz halogen lamp with GY 9.5 socket.
A replacement bulb for American DJ's Wave light fixture
12V/5W gooseneck light for consoles has a BNC connector. Includes extra bulb.
Our product catalog varies by country due to manufacturer restrictions. If you change the Ship-To country, some or all of the items in your cart may not ship to the new destination.


text:
Four 12V DC, two-way, solenoid, pinch, isolation valves mounted in a ringstand-ready metal case. Each valve includes a short piece of silicon 1/16" o.d., 1/32" i.d. pinch valve tubing, and an indicator LED. Valves include 5' long cables terminated with RCA male connectors.
Request info
Write a review
Sharing your experience will help scientists like you. Achieve Reviewer Status and Win an iPad 3 (All reviews published will be entered into the next drawing on January 30th 2014).


text:
Oh that sucks. I don't know about your sound device, but some (creative for sure) have per-channel volume control. Check the software, even though it's a longshot, you might be lucky.
well detailed information!! gosh this helped me so much i got more bass and more BETTER sound from my speakers now, and also know what 5.1 is! :L
I have to agree. The more light we shed on PC audio, the more likely we will be to get more high quality hardware.
Agreed as well. There's been too much muddying the waters over the last few years by manufacturers. The audio market is growing, thanks heavily to the HD TV and home entertainment growth, but there are too many un-informed customers out there being had by the "specifications wars" going on right now.
Do the settings in Vista sound properties have to match my sound card drivers? I mean when you click in Windows sound playback/speakers/properties/advanced and there are a bunch of options to choose from like: 16/24 bit combined with different sample rates; in my card drivers I can only select the sample rate. I just want to get the most of the card as I'm a noob when dealing with the sound in Windows. I use it for gaming (speakers) and music (speakers and headphones) as the onboard sound on my mobo is really bad (not even a Realtek), the sound leans to one speaker and I get crackling noise when the computer boots. Thanks. EDIT: I use Foobar2000.
they're the same thing. changes in one will affect the other, unless you're talking about two different sound cards.
All right then. Another question though, how about the GX button? Is it a substitute of EAX? Can I use it with any game?
i dont know the feature first hand, but likely it just turns on their EAX 2.0 emulation, to make it appear like a creative card (with only EAX 2.0 support)
should affect the other. I've seen a few (likely driver issues) where they didn't. It's good practices to check that the change hit both, especially if it doesn't behave the way it should for how you have it set.
I also noticed that my headphones sound marginally worse on the front audio panel connector. Via onboard on my motherboard.
Some sound devices use different DACs/OpAmps on the front vs Rear connectors. It may well be that they sound better on one because there is better hardware wired to that connector. Now, on an onboard chip... who knows.
you're effectively using an extension lead when you do that, so yeah, it can lower quality. i've had antec cases where they shared a ground on the front panel jacks with the rest of the case, so you'd get all sorts of feedback noise - especially from moving the mouse on USB, you could HEAR it move.
You would be correct I work with Ableton Live and Sonar Producer, I used to use a soft modded Creative card using hacked EMU ASIO drivers, it functioned and that was about it... Get your 10th effect in and your 4th synth and you can say goodbye.. Click click pop pop... Humph.. Moved to a Saffire Pro14, problems all gone. Latency gets even more important when live mixing through Ableton, sucks when you enable an effect on your mixer and you don't hear the change for a 1/2 second, really ruins the mix. Outside of that however it means fairly little as long as it's not ridiculous.
Would it be better to just skip sound cards altogether and take the sound out of my Radeon via HDMI? Then get a decent multi-channel amplifier and be done with it. I've been using few different sound cards, Audigy SE, Live! 5.1 (loved the kxproject driver) and now I bought ESI Prodigy 7.1 HiFi just to find out that all the nice features are only supported in XP and there is loads of interference when using a USB mouse. Surfing the web is just interference to my ears. The card makes annoying background noise all the time. Volume control works like ass. With this card, windows volume is 10-step, at 10 (0-100) volume is at max, at zero or muted, sound still plays. Cards own control panel works but everything should be done from there. Add to that... Sidewinder X6 volume knob in Win7 is like playing slots, you never know if the volume goes to max, to min, or just freeze, mostly it just bounces up and down. My head is about to explode because of the thing that no component/peripheral that I buy, will work as they should. How much money do I have to pour in the crappiness of todays consumer electronics industry that I can get what I want? Seems no amount will be enough. /rant
winamp + realtek x-fi drivers if applicable. then you have to go to output options in winamp and set the nullsoft directsound output to use anything that says (realtek x-fi) next to it, depends on how your speakers are connected. this only goes for onboard audio, generally i have found the primary sound driver option to sound the worst so try to use anything other than that. edit - good thread btw
if you go digital (HDMI or SPDIF) then the soundcard is out of the equation, and quality all comes down to the decoder/speakers. yes. i use winamp, but i dont use any software tweaks or equalisers. they're only there to make up for a crappy soundcard (EG, bass boost makes up for its lack of clarity in bass by just making it louder) primary sound driver just uses whatever your default is in windows, so it wont sound any different at all. personally i found the modded realtek drivers made no difference - even with the Xfi drivers installed and crystalliser tweaked, my auzen still sounded better at default settings.


text:
on Facebook
Baking Institute
Epicurean dishes for everyone
There's a delicious movement taking hold: food lovers everywhere are demanding layers of flavor.
Follow The Times
Latest Local Offers
Shower Doors: Custom Heavy 3/8 Glass - The Best Glass, Mirror & Shower Doors 219-510-2652
We offer custom opening shower doors tailored to your bathroom…
View all of our services here! No job is to small!
At Associated Sewer & Plumbing Service of Hammond, Indiana…
Questions about the new Health Insurance Marketplace? Attend a FREE seminar where our licensed certified IN Navigators will be on hand to discuss all of the options.
Why buy term life insurance today? Because people count on you!
In the event of your death, help make sure your loved ones are…
Winter Tree removal Services: Discounts Available!
Our team of experts can remove fallen or uprooted trees, branc…
National Video
Most Popular
Do you expect Indiana's state revenue shortfalls to continue?
Recent Blog Posts
- Wrapping up St. LouisDecember 07, 2013 10:29 pm
- Wrapping up MercerNovember 29, 2013 10:19 pm
- Wrapping up UCFNovember 27, 2013 12:13 am
- Wrapping up James MadisonNovember 23, 2013 5:02 pm


text:
Have the best in the world of email management – email security, email archiving and email productivity – in one solution.
GBS provides a revolutionary toolset and service offering for the conversion of Domino applications to web and cloud-enabled applications.
Create intuitive web applications via drag & drop and integrate Social Business platforms.
Automated processes and a sophisticated project management are the key to greater efficiency.
Make your business applications mobile and integrate devices securely into your business.
Improve productivity with centralised management of your IBM Collaboration environment.
Control the information overload! With the central conversion and storage of content into PDF format.
Be sure to control risks and observe compliance rules. GBS will help you!
With GBS, you can be sure to have your customer data under control. Sales, Marketing and Customer Service – everywhere and anytime.
Whether public or private cloud - GROUP Live is the cloud platform of choice for ISVs, companies and data centers.
Singular focus on Lotus, makes our system designers, project managers, programmers and trainers the basis of our success.
Planning Notes migration, optimization or web/mobile enablement projects? GBS Insights delivers the intelligence you need to minimize cost, time and risk.
With more than 20 years of experience in the field of application development, we provide support for the latest technologies.
Keep everything under control: GBS supports you in acquiring and managing your IBM licenses as well as determining your appropriate licensing options.
Our trainings, webinars and workshops will keep you up-to-date with the latest developments.
Answers to frequently asked technical questions on the email solution iQ.Suite.
Tips and tricks based on the current version of the iQ.Suite.
Find out more about our comprehensive services that can be adapted to meet your specific requirements.
Utilise the professional expertise from our Competence Center experts.
We help you to improve security and privacy.
Sustainability through intelligent portals and efficient business processes.
Modernize IBM Lotus applications, messaging environments and collaboration solutions.
Mobilise your business, applications and processes.
Please view our current job openings
Download brochures for all of GBS's Products & Services.
Read the latest white papers from GBS about topics that are important to you.
View past GBS Talk webinars at your convenience.
Secure downloads of GBS Products and Free Trials to deployment in your environment
Documentations for the current GBS solutions.
Read current and archived press releases.
Here you will find current images and the GBS logo for press releases.
Find out more about the latest events.
Sign up online for the latest trainings on our solutions and Lotus technologies.
New every month: Up-to-date and informative - that is the GBS newsletter.
Get the latest tips and tricks from the Yellowsphere.


text:
Denali LED Lighting... When bright isn't bright enough!Our Denali LED lights are specifically engineered to provide maximum brightness with minimum power draw from your motorcycle. The Denali LED driving light lineup has the right light option for your bike and your riding style, at the right price! |
PowerHub2 fuse block, master ground block and wiring harness for motorcycles by Denali
$115.00 -
Denali Switch Mount For Horizontal Perch Bolts
$9.99 -
Denali Switch Mount For Vertical Perch Bolts
$9.99 -
Denali Light Mount M6 Hinge 6mm bolt, single
Denali Light Mount M8 Hinge 8mm bolt, single
$3.50 -
Denali D2 (Dual Intensity) LED Lighting Kit with Full Wiring Harness and M8 Mount
$364.99 -
Replacement D2 ROUND Dual Intensity light harness with lighted switch (5 amp fuse, 3-pin connector) for Denali LED headlights
$80.99 -
Replacement Single-Intensity dual light harness with lighted switch (2-pin connector) for Denali LED headlights


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Louisville Bedding Company mattress pads let you escape to comfort. This microfiber mattress topper protects your mattress and provides extra support. Sleep tight with this Louisville Bedding Company mattress pad. In white.
- Soft, microfiber construction provides lasting comfort.
- High-loft fiberfill lends maximum support.
- Expand-A-Grip® skirt accommodates mattresses up to 20 inches deep.
- Details:
- Cover: 200-thread count, cotton
- Fill: polyester
- Hand wash
- Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl's stores.
Everything you want to know about mattress pads is here.
Click here


text:
Newcastle lecturer delivers UN human rights key note address
University of Newcastle American history academic, Dr Michael Ondaatje, joined an honour roll that includes former West Australian Governor Ken Michael and Defence Minister Robert Hill when he delivered the key note address at a prestigious human rights conference today in Perth.
The annual John Huelin Memorial Lecture for the United Nations (UN) Association of Australia is held ahead of UN Human Rights Day on Saturday 10th December.
Dr Ondaajte discussed the challenges facing the UN that include poverty, racism and militarism as seen through the prism of Martin Luther King's life.
During Dr Ondaatje's speech he linked scholarly interests in domestic African American history with contemporary issues surrounding international struggle for human rights.
"It was Martin Luther King, who once said: 'I have the audacity to believe that people every-where can have three meals a day for their bodies, education and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality and freedom for their spirits,'" Dr Ondaajte said.
"Martin Luther King identified the UN as our best hope for achieving these things around the world."
Dr Ondaatje said we should work to strengthen, not undermine the UN in its bid to help advance social justice and human rights.
Some suggestions for reform included the UN acquiring intelligence gathering aspects of its own, implementing more efficient decision-making processes and trimming overlapping committees, Dr Ondaatje said.


text:
In the absence of a public statement being issued either by Harvest Bible Fellowship or by Harvest Bible Church (formerly Harvest Bible Chapel) of Grayslake, IL, those that are attempting to document the fallout from the Elephant Room 2 are left with the unenviable task of sifting through the available data in an attempt to piece together the developing story.
Yesterday morning, that task became somewhat lighter as Senior Pastor Mike Bryant [no relation to this author] lent credibility to emerging reports, when he addressed the matter in his weekly sermon. Read the rest of this entry »


text: A classic paisley quilt bedding set, a new take on a tradition patchwork quilt bedding set, the Steve Madden Morgan bedding collection takes quilts into the 21st century! This vibrant patchwork quilt features bold colors and a bold design to create a truly unique quilt. The Steve Madden Morgan quilt has east to west running panels which interchange between large paisley panels, ditsy floral panels, floral band panels and swirl panels, this quilt has a diamond stitching pattern. Pink and green tones work perfectly to create a fun and funky design perfect for a girls or teen bedding solution, or a daring master bedroom make over. Available in Twin, Full, Queen and King sizes, the Steve Madden Morgan quilt comforter set in sumptuous pure cotton, features a vibrant mix of pattern in bold colors, and reverses to a delicate floral print.


text:
Lizzie's Beer – A Tale of Two Ales
Jamie chewed industriously, washing down a large bite with a gulp of ale. He made an involuntary face, pursed his lips to spit, then changed his mind and swallowed.
"Ach! Mrs. Lizzie's been at the mash again." He grimaced and took a remedial bite of biscuit to erase the taste.
Roger grinned at his father-in-law's face.
"What's she put in it this time?" Lizzie had been trying her hand at flavored ales – with indifferent success.
Jamie sniffed warily at the mouth of the stone bottles.
"Anise?" he suggested, passing the bottles to Roger.
Roger smelt it, wrinkling up his nose involuntarily at the alcoholic whiff.
"Anise and ginger," he said. Nevertheless, he took a cautious sip. He made the same face Jamie had, and emptied the bottle over a compliant blackberry vine.
Diana Gabaldon, The Fiery Cross (Chapter 86 – There's a Hole in the Bottom of the Sea)


text:
Quote of the Day
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience.
Ralph Waldo Emerson
A quiet trading session on Tuesday led to a relatively quiet trading so far this morning. The main features of the market are still Europe, China and a sprinkle of geopolitics in and around the Middle East. All have been impacting oil prices as well as most risk asset markets. Starting with Europe the news is mostly positive as the negotiations with the Greek lenders are looking like they will result in a resolution and Greece will not default on its obligations. In addition the market is viewing the IMF's comments that they want to increase their lending fund to $1 trillion dollars as another positive. Whether or not the IMF will be able to achieve this objective is a whole different story in my view especially because the US is a major contributor to the IMF and the US is facing its own budget & spending issues. At least for today this news is acting as a positive for the euro and leading a rally in European and global equities and commodities.
There is not much new news out of China except for the Chinese government is allowing five of its largest banks to increase lending by 5% to help jump start the economy. All of the news and sentiment surrounding China suggest that the government is going to continue to expand its efforts to get its economy growing at more near historical levels and this action will involve lowering bank capital reserve requirements as well as short-term interest rates at some point in time. Also I would not be surprised to see some sort of stimulus program directed to the internal economy. This overall mentality that China is so far achieving a soft landing and changing their monetary strategy is serving as an underlying positive for oil and many traditional commodities.
Global equity markets are continuing to gain ground as shown in the EMI Global Equity Index table below. The EMI Index has gained 1.9% on the week resulting in the year to date gain widening to 5.2%. Germany is soaring higher and holding the top spot with an 8% gain on the year with Brazil and Hong Kong rounding out the top three. The major gainers this year so far are the bourses that were the major losers last year. How long this pattern continues is certainly an unknown as a lot of the strength in the three aforementioned bourses is a combination of short covering and light risk on buying. For now the global equity markets continue to act as a supportive catalyst for higher oil prices as well as for the broader commodity complex.
On the geopolitical front the market remain concerned that the evolving situation between Iran, the West and other Mid-East oil producers is going to result in some sort of supply disruption in the future. The market is certainly pricing in a loss of supply risk premium at the moment. The EU is moving closer to enacting an embargo of Iranian crude oil purchases by EU member countries. The meeting is to be held on Jan. 23. Again you know my view that I believe there will is a very low probability of any supply disruption associated with Iran and I do not think Iran will even attempt to block the Straits of Hormuz...let alone achieve that objective for any length of time.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) just released their monthly Oil Market Report. Following are the highlights from the report.
Oil markets began the New Year confronting a host of supply issues, not least a pending EU ban on Iranian oil imports and retaliatory threats from Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which flows roughly one-third of world's oil exports. Oil prices jumped $4-$5/bbl on the reports, but eased on mounting Eurozone debt issues. Brent was last trading near $112/bbl and WTI at $100.50/bbl.
Clear signs of economic weakness tipped global oil demand into a declining year-on-year trend at the end of 2011, down 0.3 mb/d in 4Q11, its first such drop since the tail-end of the credit crunch. The significantly lower starting point has accordingly trimmed global oil demand growth to 1.1 mb/d for 2012 (from 1.3 mb/d previously).
Non-OPEC supply fell by 140 kb/d to 53.2mb/d in December, as rising North Sea output only partially offset a seasonal decline in biofuels and lacklustre supply from the FSU. Middle East unrest and other unplanned outages limited annual growth in 2011 to only 45 kb/d. A rebound to 340 kb/d growth is expected for 1Q12, and 1.0 mb/d for 2012 overall, as non-OPEC output averages 53.7 mb/d.
December OPEC crude output rose by 240 kb/d to 30.89 mb/d, the highest in more than three years, on a rapid recovery in supplies from Libya, and lesser increases from Saudi Arabia and the UAE. OPEC in December raised its output target to 30 mb/d for 2012, close to OMR projections for the 'call on OPEC crude and stock change'.
OECD industry oil inventories rose by 4.1 mb to 2 647 mb, or 57.5 days of forward cover, in November, led by North American and European gasoline. Stock levels nonetheless remained below the five-year average for a fifth consecutive month. December preliminary data show a seasonal 23.6 mb draw in OECD industry stocks.
Global refinery crude runs are revised down by 250 kb/d and 170 kb/d for 4Q11 and 1Q12, to 74.8 mb/d and 74.9 mb/d, respectively. Weak economic growth and mild weather led to global demand contraction in 4Q11. A weakening economic outlook and recent refinery shutdowns in Europe curb early-2012 activity levels.
This week's oil inventory reports will be delayed by one day due to the closing of US government offices for a holiday yesterday. The API data will be released on Wednesday afternoon while the EIA data will hit the media airwaves at 11 AM EST on Thursday. At the moment oil prices are still being mostly driven by the tensions building in the Middle East between Iran and the West (as discussed above) coupled with the direction of the euro and the US dollar. As such I am not sure many market participants are going to pay much attention to this week's round of oil inventory data suggesting that this week's oil inventory reports may not have a major impact on price direction. At the moment all market participants are continuing to follow the new snippets out of the Middle East and the tick by tick direction of equities and the US dollar (driven by Europe)... as they are both the primary price drivers for oil. Even with the fundamentals and geopolitics starting to impact price it is the macro trade that dominates at the moment. As such this week's oil inventory report could remain a secondary price driver at best and only impact price direction if the actual EIA data is noticeably outside of the range of market expectations for the report.
My projections for this week's inventory reports are summarized in the following table. I am expecting across the board builds in inventory this week with a modest build in crude oil stocks along with a decrease in refinery utilization rates. I am expecting a strong build in gasoline inventories and an unseasonable build in distillate fuel stocks as winter like weather did not arrive during the report period in most parts of the US...especially the large HO market along the north east. I am expecting crude oil stocks to increase by about 2.0 million barrels. If the actual numbers are in sync with my projections the year over year surplus of crude oil will come in around 0.9 million barrels while the overhang versus the five year average for the same week will widen around 16.3 million barrels.
With refinery runs expected to decrease by 0.3% I am still expecting a build in gasoline stocks. Gasoline stocks are expected to increase by about 2.0 million barrels which would result in the gasoline year over year deficit coming in around 1.9 million barrels while the surplus versus the five year average for the same week will come in around 6.5 million barrels.
Distillate fuel is projected to increase by 1.5 million barrels on a combination an increase in production and lower than normal heating oil consumption. If the actual EIA data is in sync with my distillate fuel projection inventories versus last year the deficit will likely now be about 16.7 million barrels below last year while the surplus versus the five year average will come in around 0.6 million barrels.
The following table compares my projections for this week's report (for the categories I am making projections) with the change in inventories for the same period last year. As you can see from the table last year for the same week was directionally in sync with the projections for this week. As such if the actual data in line with the projections there will not be a major on the year over year comparisons.
The WTI market remains above support and has moved back in the direction of making a move toward the upper end of the trading range. As such I am keeping my view back to cautiously bullish. I am currently expecting intermediate support around the $98 to $98.25/bbl area and resistance around the $103/bbl level.
I am maintaining my view and bias at cautiously bearish. The surplus that is building in inventory versus both last year and the five year average is going to get harder and harder to work off until it gets cold over a major portion of the US and as such for the medium term I am still very skeptical as to whether NG will be able to muster a sustained upside rally absent some very cold weather for an extended period of time. If the winter weather does not arrive over the next few weeks I would not be the least bit surprised to see the spot Nat Gas futures contract continue trading with a $2 handle.
Currently as a new day of trading gets underway in the US markets are higher.
Dominick A Chirichella
Energy Market Analysis is published daily by the Energy Management Institute 1324 Lexington Avenue, # 322, New York, NY 10128. Copyright 2008. Reproduction without permission is strictly prohibited. Subscriptions: $129 for annual orders. Editor in Chief: Dominick Chirichella, Publisher: Stephen Gloyd, Editor Sal Umek.
EMA has authorized Futures to publish its report once a week on Wednesday prior to the EIA release. For information on how to receive the report everyday look below.
Email email@example.com
Subscribe here Free Trial Here
Information and opinions expressed in this publication are intended to provide general market awareness. The Energy Management Institute and the Energy Market Analysis are not responsible for any business actions, market transactions, or decisions made by its readers based on information published in this report. Readers of the Energy Market Analysis use this market information at their own risk.
This message and any attachments relate to the official business of the Energy Management Institute ("EMI") and are proprietary to EMI. This e-mail transmission may contain information that is proprietary, privileged and/or confidential and is intended exclusively for the person(s) to whom it is addressed. Any use, copying, retention or disclosure by any person other than the intended recipient or the intended recipient's designees is strictly prohibited.


text:
Lombard, Villa Park businesses owe thousands according to Illinois Tollway
DOWNERS GROVE – Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill last week allowing the Illinois Tollway to publish the names of toll violators who owe more than $1,000 on the agency's website
The bill follows a crackdown by the agency last September when it filed administrative judgments against the scofflaws in court. The Tollway filed 187 administrative judgments and collected nearly $500,000, according to the agency
It began publishing the violators names last week with an initial "Super Scofflaw" list of 157 businesses that the Tollway filed lawsuits against in circuit court, as well as an estimated dollar amount for each. In all, these scofflaws owe the Tollway nearly $3.7 million.
Story Archived
Please sign in with your Comment Member ID and password.
Having trouble?
If you have any technical difficulties, either with your username and password or with the payment options, please contact us by e-mail at email@example.com


text:
Explore Barcelona's Roman and Medieval Heritage in the Barri Gòtic: The Barri Gòtic (Gothic Quarter) is one of Barcelona's most famous and interesting areas. This is where the early Roman city of Barcino was established and in this area one can also find streets and buildings from the Middle Ages. The Barri Gòtic has one […]
You are here: Home / Archives for gothic quarter
Barcelona's Gothic Quarter – The Barri Gòtic
Filed Under: Destinations Tagged With: barri, barri gothic, barri gotic, gothic area, gothic quarter, la seu, placa sant jaume


text:
MSF Programs in Afghanistan, Pakistan, and IranAFGHANISTAN September 25, 2001
OverviewSince 1979, MSF has worked on all sides of the conflict in Afghanistan. Currently, MSF is striving to maintain programs in both Taliban-contolled and Northern Alliance-controlled areas of the country. The main cities where the organization works are: Kabul, Mazar-I-Sharif, Faizabad, Herat, and Kandahar. MSF programs deliver basic health care, provide nutritional support through feeding programs, build latrines and deliver water and sanitation assistance, carry out mass vaccination campaigns, offer tuberculosis treatment, and assist in the control of outbreaks of cholera, malaria, and scurvy, as well as the distribution of medicines. A strong theme in all of our programs is access to health for women. Before insecurity in the region following the September 11 attacks on the United States forced the evacuation of all international relief workers from Taliban-controlled areas of Afghanistan, MSF teams consisted of a total of 70 international and over 400 Afghan staff. For the past four years, Afghanistan has been suffering from the worst drought in over 30 years. Year after year, crops are failing due to the lack of rain and melting snow in the spring. The ensuing food deficit is compounded by fighting in the northeast, northwest and central areas of Afghanistan, the traditional grain belt of the country, which is seriously undermining the traditional coping mechanisms of the Afghan population throughout the country. It is a slowly deteriorating process, which is worsening the living conditions of the Afghans each year and has led to the displacement of several hundreds of thousands of civilians. At the moment, MSF medical data does not indicate a famine as such, although there are disturbing figures. We fear for the worst if the coming harvest fails again. The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan has been sharply deteriorating over the past year. Since early 2001, MSF has seen a rapid increase in displaced persons seeking refuge and food in camps around Herat and Mazar-I-Sharif, and throughout the north and western regions of the country. According to a survey carried out by MSF in July and August of 2001, the camp of Mazlakh, for example, witnessed an influx of 100 to 200 persons a day. The admission to our supplementary feeding centers in all sites in the western regions of the country also increased dramatically. Centers registered increased numbers of children under five-years-old with indications of severe acute malnutrition. MSF recently opened two therapeutic feeding centers for the severely malnourished and planned to open a third to address the increasing in patients in Herat. MSF programs in Northern Alliance-Controlled RegionsIn the remote region of the Northern Alliance-controlled region of Badakhshan, MSF maintains a coordination team based in Faizabad that provides support to three health structures in Badakhshan province and is regularly involved in emergency interventions in Badakhshan and Northern Takhar provinces. Working in Faizabad hospital, Baharak health center, and Skazar health center, MSF has helped to support surgical care, general health care, safe blood transfusions, mother and child health care, laboratory services, emergency preparedness planning, and nutritional assistance to target populations totalling more than one million. In addition, since the summer of 2000, the organization has provided emergency assistance to help care for the more than 100,000 displaced Afghans who have sought refuge in the Northern Alliance territory, including the Panjir Valley.MSF programs in Taliban-Controlled RegionsIn northern Afghanistan, MSF manages and supports 18 public health clinics across five provinces, including in the city of Mazar-I-Sharif. Afghan doctors and nurses, both male and female, operate these clinics and are some of the only sources of quality, affordable health care in a region that is home to approximately three million people. Each month, the medical staff of the clinics conduct an average of 35,000 curative consultations and 45,000 preventive consultations. Since last year, the clinics have added five supplementary feeding centers for those at risk of malnutrition. In August, the caseload was 1,964 including 428 pregnant or lactating women.MSF has also organized a large vitamin outreach distribution program to combat a resurgence of scurvy, a disease caused by vitamin C deficiency, in the northern region. In 2001, MSF staff visited 86 villages during two rounds, distributing vitamins to 6,204 families, and identifying and treating 443 cases of scurvy. In the camps for internally displaced Afghans around Mazar-I-Sharif, MSF mobile clinics have provided basic health care, and water and sanitation support. Due to the poor conditions in these improvised camps, MSF together with UN agencies, prepared a large site north of Mazar-I-Sharif called Sakhi, with a maximum capacity of 20,000 persons. MSF opened a health clinic in the camp and runs additional nutritional, water, and sanitation programs. By August, 2,500 families had moved into the site and another site for 20,000 was being identified.In the central part of the country, MSF works in the Kabul, Ghazni, and Hazarajat regions. In the capital city ofKabul, MSF has been supporting three clinics and one hospital, the Dashti Bashi, Arzan Quimat, and Khwadja Bora clinics and the "52-Bed Hospital" in Khair Khena. This is the only reference hospital in the Kabul area. MSF has maintained capacity to respond to emergencies such as outbreaks of cholera and other epidemics, new arrivals of internally displaced people, malnutrition, and natural disasters.In Ghazni, MSF has supported the provincial hospital since 1995 and a tuberculosis center with 70 beds since 1998. In Ghazni hospital, MSF is involved in the internal medicine department (for both male and female patients), the pediatric ward, as well as hygiene and sanitation. MSF also supervises nutritional activities in the hospital. The opening of a new tuberculosis center is in the planning.In the isolated central region of Hazarajat, home to many members of the Hazari minority, MSF supports two clinics, Sarab and Garden Dewal. One more clinic has been rehabilitated at Kanjab.In the western part of the country, MSF is working in Herat, Badghis and Kandahar and several major camps for internally displaced persons, and has been providing extensive services throughout the region in response to the current nutritional emergency. InHerat, MSF helps to support three clinics as well as the pediatric ward and therapeutic feeding program of the Herat Hospital. In Badghis, the organization helps support a health clinic. In Kandahar, MSF has provided expertise in setting up an emergency preparedness program to detect early warning signs of epidemics and nutritional crises and establish a system of outreach response with a network of health clinics. MSF also provided hands-on support in the Infectious Disease Ward of the Kandahar hospitalIn the Shayday and Mazlakh camps, where over 150,000 internally displaced persons live, MSF has acted as the lead medical agency, providing health care, supplementary feeding clinics, a referral system, and vaccinations. MSF has also undertaken a mass measles vaccination campaign and blanket supplementary feeding in Mushan/Talukon camp and Degobad camp PAKISTAN One of the only independent international aid groups operational in Pakistan, MSF works extensively in the Jalozai camp for Afghan refugees north of Peshawar. MSF provides basic health care, including services for mother and child health care), vaccinations, and operates a supplementary feeding center. The organization also distributes shelter materials, builds and maintains latrines, carries out camp-wide health and nutritional assessments, and provides water distribution of one million liters per day by truck. MSF has also carried out a mass measles vaccination campaign and health assessments in the New Shamshatoo camp.IRAN Iran hosts close to 2 million refugees—500,000 Iraqis and 1.5 million Afghans. In the past six months, approximately 400,000 new Afghan refugees have arrived in the country. Over the past years, the Iranian authorities have restricted their asylum policies towards refugees. MSF activities in Iran, based in Mashad and Teheran, are focused on medical assistance to Afghan refugees. In Gulshar, a town of 80,000 that is hosting 40,000 Afghans, MSF works with the ministry of health clinic to provide basic health care, home visits, mobile clinics, and social support, particularly to newly arrived refugees. MSF is currently preparing a new programs in Zahedan, in southeastern Iran, to provide additional support to Afghan refugees. Tags: Afghanistan |


text:
Authors » Jukuna Mona Chuguna
Jukuna Mona Chuguna
Jukuna Mona Chuguna was a young woman when she walked out of the desert with her husband and some of his family. They worked on cattle stations for a number of years, then moved to the Mission at Fitzroy Crossing in the early 1970s. Jukuna was among the first women to attend Walmajarri literacy classes and worked on Walmajarri projects with linguists. She later attended an adult education centre to learn to write English, and began painting pictures of her homeland. She has travelled widely in Australia and overseas to exhibit her paintings and is a regular teacher of Walmajarri to students at the local school. Jukuna is one of the seventeen storytellers in Out of the Desert: Stories from the Walmajarri exodus.
From the Catalogue
Whisky Charlie Foxtrot Reading
Annabel Smith's Whisky Charlie Foxtrot was shortlisted for the 2013 Most Underrated Book Award (MUBA). The winner, Fish-Hair Woman was announced on Friday night. Here's a reading Annabel prepared for her presentation at the Wheeler Centre award ceremony.


text:
This item is currently sold out or unavailable online.
Or, may we suggest shopping for similar items:
This page is provided for reference to historical product information.
Item 854393
Specification |
| |||||||||
Best use |
| |||||||||
Fabric type | ||||||||||
Fabric | ||||||||||
Sun-protective fabric | ||||||||||
Moisture wicking | ||||||||||
Quick drying | ||||||||||
Tights length | ||||||||||
Inseam (in.) | ||||||||||
Gender |
Reviewed by 1 customer
Displaying review 1
Best Uses
Comments about Sugoi Firewall 220 Tights - Men's - 2012 Closeout:
Bought these after giving up on spring weather in Chicago. (End of April, still around high-30s in the morning hours...) First pair of cycling tights, as I'm just starting to extend my biking season. Bought two pairs - Medium and Large - as I'm right in the middle (5'10" and 168#). Returned Medium, kept Large. Took them on a 38 mile ride Sunday morning, sunny, 40 degrees and 14mph breeze. Legs warmed up quick and stayed warm, no problems at all.
- Didn't use the tiny little pocket on the back, not sure why it's there. If it's cold enough for the tights, then you need a jacket (with bigger pockets) too.
- Can't evaluate quality, only one ride so far.
- Not padded, so if you need padding these may not be for you.
Would buy them again, especially at the discounted price (plus the 20% off coupon, what a steal!).
Displaying review 1
How are we doing? Give us feedback on this page.


text:
Ltd. Edition Sir Edmund Hillary Rolex Explorer for $39,000
Last month we reported that a collection of classic Rolex watches belonging to Mt. Everest conqueror Sir Edmund Hillary was headed to auction. If you didn't manage to snag one of the precious timepieces, there's another chance to pay horological homage to the great adventurer. The new Hillary Tenzing Explorer Series is a limited edition of three variations on the classic Rolex Explorer worn by Sir Edmund on his historic climb in 1953. Priced at $39,000 and limited to just 88 examples, the watch (above) is also named after Sherpa Tenzing Norgay who made the Everest ascent with him.
Created by the same company who brought out the Jaques Picard SingleRed DeepSea Rolex model in 2008, the watches were designed in close cooperation with Peter Hillary and Jamling Tenzing Norgay, sons of the famous mountaineers and acclaimed adventurers themselves. Each will come packaged in a custom packing crate modeled on the one that accompanied Hillary to Everest along with various accessories including bespoke shell cordovan NATO watch straps and a pair of hiking boots modeled on the ones worn by the famed explorer.
[via JustLuxe]


text:
18-pc. Kahlua Original K-Cup Coffee by Timothy's
Ships Free With Schedule to Save
In Stock Ships from Our Warehouse in 1-2 business days.
About Subscription Ordering
With Schedule to Save Subscriptions, you will enjoy:
- Free Shipping on Every Subscription Shipment
- Easy Online Scheduling and Management
- Ability to Update or Cancel at Any Time
The Benefits of Schedule to Save
All Schedule to Save orders ship free.
You schedule the frequency you wish to recieve orders in one-month, two-month, three-month, and six-month intervals. Choose your preference and we'll send out the shipments on that schedule automatically. You can return and modify your subscription schedule online at any time. You'll only be charged for each order when the item is shipped. The amount charged each time will reflect the price of the item on the day the order is placed, plus any applicable sales tax.
Simply login to your "Manage Recurring Orders" page in Your Account at any time to modify the frequency of your shipments, the quantity of your subscription, and billing or shipping address and payment methods. Changes will take place immediately and will be applied to all unshipped orders associated with your subscription.
Useful Links: FAQ My Subscription Orders Full Terms and Conditions
In Stock Ships from Our Warehouse in 1-2 business days. Gift wrap is available for this item. Item #370123
Gift wrap is available for this item. Item #370123
Timothy's sources pure origin coffees from countries around the world who grow specialty grade Arabica beans. Only the top 1-5% of any harvest will meet their strict standards for quality. Their coffee experts have developed over 35 custom blends, and a selection of delicately flavored and carefully decaffeinated coffees.
- Origin: USA
- Size/Capacity: 18 K-Cups
Good bold, sweet
I love caramel flavoring and I also enjoy bold yet slightly sweet coffee. This is a good tasting coffee.
I recommend this product.
- September 24, 2012
- By: cera
- From: TX
I love caramel flavoring and I also enjoy bold yet slightly sweet coffee. This is a good tasting coffee.
Recommended Items for You
$569.99 $399.95
$569.99 $399.95
$421.00 $199.95
$79.99 $49.95
$800.00 $399.95


text:
The Syracuse Orange are "likely gone" from the Big East Conference after submitting letters of application to the Atlantic Coast Conference, along with the Pittsburgh Panthers. Brett McMurphy of CBSSports.com told CNYCentral on the phone today that an ACC official has confirmed the applications, and that a Big East official has stated "There is no scenario where a president applies to a league and isn't admitted."
"It's a matter of survival," McMurphy told CNYCentral this afternoon, "it's either wait and see how this thing plays out, or you can jump to another ship if you will. They felt there was more security in the ACC's future than the Big East's future."
The ACC voted last week to increase the conference's exit fee to 20 million dollars from 12 to 15 million dollars.
"It boils down to the ACC and the Big East are going to be the last two conferences almost competing to see which one survives. The SCC, the Pac 12 and and the Big 10 obviously are on solid footing. The ACC looked at it and said we have to be proactive, and we need to strengthen our conference.
Syracuse was a founding member of the Big East, while Pittsburgh has been in the Big East since 1982.
What do you thik of SU's efforts to leave the Big East and move to the ACC? Is it the right move?


text:
Floating ideas with literary legend Jay Parini
Jay Parini [1] may be one of this country's most distinguished men of letters. But his summer study is missing a few basic implements. Like, um, a printer. And a front door.
During the academic year, Parini usually starts the day writing poetry in Carol's Hungry Mind Café [2] on Merchant's Row in Middlebury. From there, he heads to class or his campus office for the afternoon. But during June, July and August, he likes to read, write and chill aboard his 25-foot motorboat, Fishin Impossible.
Although his approach to literary production may seem oddly informal, there's nothing casual about Parini's career: Since the early 1970s, when he began publishing in Scottish newspapers, Parini, 59, has been banging out poems, essays, novels, biographies and articles on topics ranging from small-town baseball to early-20th-century German intellectuals. Although he travels around the world giving readings and lectures, for 25 years Parini has always returned to the environs of Middlebury College [3], where he's an English professor-cum-amateur-b-baller.
Eight years ago, around the time he traded his old boat for this one, he published a biography of Robert Frost [4] that went on to win the Chicago Tribune Heartland Award for best nonfiction book. These days, he still scores book and article contracts as if they were lay-ups on a kids' basket.
How does the writer pull it off? On a recent Wednesday afternoon, I climb aboard Fishin Impossible to find out. The journey on Lake Champlain offers a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of Vermont's most celebrated, albeit unassuming, cultural icons.
Fishin Impossible lives on Otter Creek at Tom's Marine Service [5] in Vergennes. When I meet Parini there, he's dressed in a pale yellow T-shirt and green khaki shorts. The professor's grin stretches from ear to ear; his face is lathered generously with suntan lotion, so that some of the gunk has settled behind his ears. If it weren't for a shiny bald spot and a pair of thick glasses, he could be an oversized kid looking for frogs. "The best thing about Lake Champlain is that there's hardly anyone on it," he says cheerfully, without drawing attention to the fact that it's a weekday. "That's OK with me!"
In high-summer style, Parini starts up the motor, then bids me pour out two glasses of iced tea. For 20 minutes, we putter down the creek — "like in Heart of Darkness," he suggests. While he steers, I look around his cabin. On the small plastic table next to the iced tea sits a book of Robert Frost's poetry and a thin spiral notebook. Keeping one eye on the horizon, Parini explains that he's co-writing a screenplay about the poet's life.
That's just the tip of his literary iceberg. Turns out the professor has a hand in a slew of other projects. For instance, he's working on a play, Mary Postgate — based on a Rudyard Kipling short story — and a nonfiction book entitled Promised Land: Thirteen Books that Shaped America (forthcoming from Doubleday). Another nonfiction effort, Why Poetry Matters, comes out next year from Yale University Press. A film adaptation of Parini's novel The Last Station [6], which chronicles the last year of Tolstoy's life, begins shooting next year in Russia. That flick will star — ahem — Meryl Streep and Sir Anthony Hopkins. Oh, and he has two other novels "in the vault." One of them, called Anderson Depot, is set during the American Civil War.
With the sun out in full force, we hit the open lake with our bow aimed straight for the Adirondacks. Parini steps on the accelerator, and the iced-tea pitcher goes flying, soaking the book and the notebook with Marx Brothers slapstick flair. I scramble on my hands and knees, observing, "I ruined your movie, Jay!""Don't worry about that!" he shouts over the motor. "Just get a towel, will you!"
I wipe down the books, stow them in the cabin, then return to the cockpit. At 30 miles per hour, the wind alleviates the heat. True to Parini's claim, there are only a handful of other vessels out here today, most of them sailboats. As we begin heading north toward Kingsland Bay State Park [7], the writer points out notable landmarks. Straight ahead is Point Bay Marina. On a bluff to our right looms a craggy mansion. "Look at that," Parini notes, raising his eyebrows. "It's like something out of Wuthering Heights" — Emily Brontë's dark novel set in mid-19th-century northern England.
Parini doesn't live in a spooky English castle, but he does exude a palpable literary mystique. Though born in gritty Scranton, Pennsylvania, he's spent many years of his adult life living in the U.K. and Italy, all the while rubbing shoulders with some of the world's most renowned authors. Back in the early '70s, for instance, he studied with the Scottish poet and essayist Alastair Reid while completing graduate work at the University of St. Andrews. His neighbor in Italy was the American writer and social critic Gore Vidal.
Now, having established himself as a prominent wordsmith, Parini appears to get more speaking offers than a presidential candidate. The author, who still writes on literary topics for the London-based newspaper The Guardian [8], recently toured Belarus, Jordan, Egypt, Palestine and Israel as a U.S. State Department-sponsored lecturer on American literature and writing. Next year, the government has arranged for him to talk in Morocco. "I've always been a little peripatetic since I was 19," he says modestly as we catch a mooring in Kingsland Bay.
In spite of his internationalism, however, Parini remains . . . well, a guy who grew up in Scranton. Once we've caught a mooring in Kingsland Bay, he changes into a pair of goofy red swim trunks emblazoned with little anchors. We dive into the lake and float around for 40 minutes, neither of us attempting much more than pseudo-doggie paddle. "When I'm swimming, I feel like I'm part fish!" he jokes at one point.
That may sound silly coming from a guy who has been on the fiction jury for the National Book Award. But for this writer, kicking back isn't merely a distraction from the real world. Handing me a microbrew back on the boat, Parini explains that "creative leisure" is a vital ingredient in his creative stew. Just like a café, this boat offers time and space for inspiration to bubble up. "Frost once said that he was very lazy, and that it was the only way he could get anything done," Parini explains. "I could never get anything done if I didn't have an immense amount of free time."
That doesn't mean all his days are "productive" in the conventional sense. As we sip our drinks on this sunny afternoon, Parini pauses to ogle a polished wooden motorboat that's moving across the harbor. Gazing at the antique craft, he confides that sometimes he'll spend hours reading boating magazines here in Kingsland Bay. "There are whole days when I just sit here," he says. "I've never made a big distinction between work and play. If I'm not enjoying a class or a novel I'm writing, I'd do a terrible job of it."
At first glance, Parini's worldly and small-town sensibilities might seem diametrically opposed. Not so. In spite of a busy travel schedule, he makes a point of staying connected to this region. Why Vermont, of all places? Parini has always enjoyed what he terms "town life." And he says this state feels most comfortable to him precisely because it's the least American of them all. "For the most part, I'm turned off by the commercialization of America and the right-wing politics," he admits. "I can't even read the papers . . . Even The New York Times [9] gives me a lot of trouble."
Though Parini might be tempted to tune out entirely, in the tradition of so many other disillusioned American writers — e.g., fellow boating enthusiast Ernest Hemingway — he says he never will. A vocal opponent of the Iraq war, he feels "a duty to contribute to the [public] discourse in any way I can." That explains why he periodically takes breaks from his various literary projects to contribute to The Chronicle of Higher Education [10], Vermont Life [11] magazine and Vermont Public Radio [12]. "I'm always complaining about American intellectual life," Parini adds, "so I'd feel like a hypocrite if I didn't have an oar in the water."
Fortunately for this thinker, literature — like his boat — offers an easy escape from world events. As the sun starts to drop behind the Adirondacks, Parini gushes about the power of the written word, but in a tone that's still conversational and unpretentious. He recalls escaping from Scranton through the prose of Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Walter Scott. Here on the boat, he'll pick up Walt Whitman and be similarly transported to other landscapes and mental climes.
Meanwhile, it's about time to head home. Just before he asks me to retrieve our bowline, he gestures at a nearby outcropping of rocks where a woman in a bathing suit has been reading a book. "It's the universal library — a phrase of Borges'," he reflects. "We carry [literature] in our head. Reading allows us to travel constantly."
Parini smiles, then finishes his thought. "The experience of swimming and then lying on a rock on the shore," he points out, "hasn't changed for over 10 centuries."
[1] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jay_Parini
[2] http://www.7nvt.com/7n/listing.htm?establishment_id=713
[3] http://www.middlebury.edu/
[4] http://www.nytimes.com/books/99/04/25/reviews/990425.25benfyt.html
[5] http://www.toms-marine.com/
[6] http://www.middlebury.edu/academics/ump/majors/english/bookshelf/parini/laststation.htm
[7] http://www.vtstateparks.com/htm/kingsland.cfm
[8] http://www.guardian.co.uk/
[9] http://www.nytimes.com/
[10] http://chronicle.com/
[11] http://www.vtlife.com/
[12] http://www.vpr.net/


text:
- With Mayo Clinic nurse educator
Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
read biographyclose windowBiography of
Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
Sheryl M. Ness
Sheryl Ness, R.N., O.C.N., is a nurse educator for the Cancer Education Program at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. She helps inform patients, families and caregivers about services and resources to help them through the cancer journey.
She has a master's degree in nursing from Augsburg College. In addition, she is an assistant professor of oncology at the College of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, and is certified as a specialist in oncology nursing. Sheryl has worked for more than 20 years at Mayo Clinic as an educator. She has a keen interest in the importance of the quality of life and concerns of people living with cancer.
Latest entries
- New therapies sought for triple negative breast cancer
Dec. 3, 2013
- How to care for skin during and after radiation
Nov. 9, 2013
- The problem with overtreating thyroid cancers
Nov. 2, 2013
- Hope, resources and support for those living with cancer
Oct. 26, 2013
- Reading helps you forget about your worries and relax
Oct. 19, 2013
Living with cancer blog
Dec. 20, 2012
Inspiration for the holidays
By Sheryl M. Ness, R.N.
6 comments posted
The holidays are upon us ... along with all of the sentiments that get tied up with the season.
Some days you may feel joy, happiness and cheer, while other days you feel stress and pressure. As a cancer survivor, you may need to reduce stress, conserve energy and focus on more important things — your health.
I think we can all agree it's important to consider what the holiday season is all about. It should be about giving thanks, sending joy to others and connecting with family and friends.
The tradition of giving gifts is part of the season; however, remember that your greatest gift to others can be your spirit and presence.
Take time to reflect on the special gifts that you share with others — it might be your ability to make the best coffee, play music, bake, knit, quilt, paint or make others laugh. Sometimes very little is needed to create the perfect gift to others in your life.
One of my favorite gifts is a collection of family recipes that I started when I was a teenager. My mother gave me a box with a few of her favorite recipes in it and I've been collecting them ever since. When I get out this box and look through each card, I love the memories and thoughts that come to mind. Special recipes include my mom's chocolate sauce, my aunt's ginger cookies and my grandmother's oatmeal cake. I love to feel connected with family members and traditions in this special way.
Reflect on the last time you received a gift that was just perfect — what made it perfect? Many times, it's the thought that counts. Maybe someone gave you a little gift just when you needed a little boost of feeling special.
What gifts inspire you this holiday season? Feel free to share your favorites with each other on the blog. Follow me on Twitter at @SherylNess1. Join the discussion at #livingwithcancer.
6 comments posted
Share on:


text:
Letters from YOU; response by ME :
Opinion: Doping - If You Want to Wear the Socks, Then Walk the Walk.
By Dewet Marais
Most people involved in cycling claim they are against doping, but when it is time to take a real stand, do they act according to principle, or opportunism? Do they just think it is "cool" to wear the "Doper's Suck" socks and t-shirt, or are they willing to make a stand against doping?
Changing Wilderness Attitudes? Don't Give Up.
I have been an IMBA (International Mountain Biking Association) member for a long time, with a few absences, and I have always slept well knowing that they were out there fighting the good fight. Although they continue with this for the most part, over the last few years I have noticed a disturbing change with them. The recent article by Trina Ortega illustrates why I am becoming concerned.


text:
Oh man, finally it's February.
Usually it's the month that feels the longest in wintertime, but I tell you I thought January would NEVER end. This winter is just dragging, and it's even just for us, but the whole country is sick of it - at least, it is if Facebook is any indication.
I for one expect the ground hog to not see his shadow, mostly because I don't think he can even dig himself out of his hold at this point.
Tbreak starts us off with the Harman Kardon MS 100 Audio System
Mad Shrimps spins up the Western Digital Scorpio Black 500GB 2.5'' HDD
Overclockers Online shows off the Antec DF-85 Full Tower Case
Benchmark Reviews gets a hold of the MSI N560GTX-Ti GeForce Video Card
Tweaktown examines the Areca ARC-1880ix-24 PCI-E x8 SATA/SAS RAID Controller w/ 24 Crucial RealSSD C300s
Pro Clockers comments on the Zalman CNPS5X-SZ CPU Cooler
Hexus checks in with the ASUS P8P67 Deluxe motherboard
Techspot totes around the Lenovo IdeaPad U260 12.5" Laptop
Eteknix frags away with the SteelSeries Xai Laser Mouse
Tweaknews tries out the Asus SBW-06C1S-U Slim USB External Blu-Ray Writer
Bjorn3D reviews the ASUS HD 6950 2GB Overclock Edition
Finally, Tech Review Source brings us on home with the Asus U41JF-A1
Ok, gotta fly.
You go have a day.


text:
To find a doctor, call 800-667-5356 or click below:
Find a Doctor
Request an Appointment
One of the three divisions of the CardioVascular Institute, Cardiac Surgery offers expert surgical care for heart disease, including atrial fibrillation, coronary artery disease, heart failure and structural defects such as valve disease. Our Boston-based surgeons, all Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians, practice both minimally invasive and open surgical techniques.
Click on the video below for a patient guide to cardiac surgery at the CardioVascular Institute.
Click below to learn about signs and symptoms, risk factors, causes, diagnosis and treatments for common heart diseases and conditions. You'll also find information about the CVI surgeons who treat them.
Cardiac Surgery Division of the CardioVascular Institute Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Lowry Medical Office Building, 2A 110 Francis Street Boston, MA 02215 617.632.8383


text:
DETROIT (AP) -- A person familiar with the deal tells The Associated Press that the Detroit Tigers and right-handed pitcher Anibal Sanchez have agreed to an $80 million, five-year contract.
The person, speaking on condition of anonymity Friday because the agreement hasn't been announced, says Sanchez is scheduled for a physical Monday.
Sanchez was a part of Detroit's four-man rotation that led the franchise to the World Series this year. He had a 1.77 ERA in 20-plus innings over three postseason starts, but was 1-2 because Detroit was shut out in each of his losses.
The Tigers acquired the 28-year-old Venezuelan in July from Miami along with second baseman Omar Infante for right-hander Jacob Turner and two minor leaguers.
(Copyright ©2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)