text:
Information contained on this page is provided by an independent third-party content provider. WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith. If you have any questions or comments about this page please contact email@example.com.
SOURCE Chronicle of Higher Education
Vitae offers a new career management resource for 3.5 million higher education professionals
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28, 2013 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Chronicle of Higher Education today launched Vitae (ChronicleVitae.com), the first online community dedicated to career development for 3.5 million faculty members and administrators at 4,600 colleges and universities across the nation.
"Vitae is the only professional network built to make life in academe easier and more rewarding," says Michael G. Riley, CEO and editor in chief at The Chronicle of Higher Education. "These people hold within their hands the future of higher education as they shape the students who will determine our nation's long-term economic growth and prosperity. They face unique challenges in building their careers, and The Chronicle is committed to helping them find ways to succeed."
Vitae has been designed to meet the distinct needs of academe, including: free document management tools to streamline and reduce the cost of applying for jobs; profile-building tools that allow users to import their curriculum vitae; and a more refined approach to community building. Vitae also delivers daily career advice from higher-ed experts and an updated, comprehensive source of jobs.
As a result, Vitae reflects the types of relationships distinct to higher education, such as advisors, presenters, and patent holders. Vitae also simplifies the complex process of managing documents for job searches and the tenure application process, helps academics find jobs, and establishes a community of peers across the world.
"Vitae is a place where we can connect in ways that transcend our specialties and our institutions, allowing us to move forward in our shared work," said Gene Fant, Executive Vice President for Academic Administration and Professor of English at Union University, "A resource like Vitae is long overdue in academia, and The Chronicle of Higher Education is best-positioned to deliver it."
Designed to make life easier for academics and administrators, Vitae provides:
"Vitae is a game-changer for how academics collaborate online," says Gwen Dungy, Executive Director Emeritus of Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education. "This community complements the resources already available to higher education."
About The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc.
The Chronicle of Higher Education Inc. is the leading source of news, data, and jobs for the higher education and nonprofit communities. With almost 100 reporters and editors covering campuses and nonprofits in print and online, the organization's award-winning journalism is widely considered to be a leading authority in the communities it serves. The Chronicle of Higher Education (chronicle.com), the company's flagship publication, has more than 300,000 print and digital readers weekly, and reaches online 2.1 million college and university faculty members and administrators every month. In print and online, The Chronicle convenes national discussions on topics related to higher education. The company also produces: The Chronicle of Philanthropy (philanthropy.com), the leading news source for nonprofit leaders, fundraisers, grant makers, and others in the philanthropic enterprise; Arts & Letters Daily (aldaily.com); The Adjunct Project (adjunct.chronicle.com), College Reality Check (collegerealitycheck.com); and now Vitae (chroniclevitae.com).
©2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved.


text:
[ locale string ]
Weekly Round Up.
This round-up comes to you straight off the weekend.
1) Cycling Blog Greatness. If you don't know who Bill Strickland is, you should. Use his blog Sitting In as a jumping off point, but then quickly move to his book Ten Points. Bill also happens to be an Editor "at Large" for Bicycling Magazine. I've always wondered what that moniker "at Large" meant? Wondered that is until I read his most recent post titled "Fat Chance" (great mid 90's Mtb reference.)
2) Where the Wild Things Are. I can dip out of the cycling culture for a second right? This could be the most anticipated film of the year. Well, not only is the trailer great, but the blog that the studio created to support the film is great too. We Love You So. And who doesn't want to see Spike Jonze off camera doing weird stuff?
3) A Continuous Lean. Take a look through some of the entries here. If you're a Gentleman looking for a Gentleman's take on style look no further. I'm particularly interested in this take on Levi's Vintage Collection. There is also a section on the site titled The American List. Browse around here, ACL has amassed a growing collection of "Made in America" style products, and there's even a section on bicycles.
4) Cyclocross Glory. In an effort to keep the Cyclocross on the up and up in the few remaining weeks before the season is in full swing I thought a mention of Race.cx seemed fitting. This is where I first saw the full force of Richard Groenendeal. Not only did he punch a fan in the face, but he shoved local Portland native Steven Hunter out of the way last year. Check back often as the Portland race season gets underway for great insight and interviews.
Their chat with Zac Daab, one of the founding members of the new MFG Cyclocross Series in Seattle, is an insightful look at the upcoming season.
Also, I was reading through the Tech News section of Road Bike Action Magazine and what did I spot there? Pro Gary Fischer 29er Racer Jesse LaLonde sporting a Black Lightweight Jersey.
Share this:
Blog categories
Share this:
- RT @rapharacing: A Rapha travel set is up for grabs in Alpe D'Quiz today, featuring a luxurious Rapha Skincare bundle and Wash Bag. → http:…
- Somewhat late to the party, but be sure to check out the film to the recent Gentlemen's Race in… http://t.co/RMZUDuxWRc
- A Rapha travel set is up for grabs in Alpe D'Quiz today, featuring a luxurious Rapha Skincare bundle and Wash Bag. → http://t.co/3n8XlqiNYq
- Cool to see our friends @chriskingbuzz representing in the mix of the elite men's race. #mycielo Parbo! http://t.co/L8g8gNofyR
- The masked man on the cyclocross course today was @jeremypowers. It was that cold. http://t.co/KztIjCYu4O
- Calm and confident on the snow - Katerina Nash is off to an early lead. http://t.co/8TynNP7Nho
- Mr. McDonald's tire choice for today's snowy conditions. Can you guess his PSI? http://t.co/2iHgOw6sUw
- They reopened the ice covered fly-over here in Bend. http://t.co/6xOs5BSd0W
- River City Bicycles racer Ryan (Dream) Weaver 2_wicked_awesome powered his way to a chilly 2nd in the… http://t.co/HDDjDnS99w
- Meanwhile over in Bend, Oregon it is a bright, crisp day for cyclocross racing. http://t.co/6lcDQK5UNX

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The Half-Off Pet Adoption Promotion which began November 15th has been extended until January 31st at both Placer County Animal Shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista! Placer County Animal Services is able to offer the half-off coupons due to charitable contributions and the support of A New Hope Animal Foundation. The generosity of the community and of A New Hope to help find homes for more dogs and cats is greatly appreciated. The coupons are available for all adoptable animals at both County Shelters in Auburn and in Tahoe Vista. Residents need only to arrive at a Shelter, select their new pet, get a coupon on the spot, and pay half of the usual fee. The half-off fee will be $56 for dogs and $46 for cats. When someone adopts a new pet from these animal shelters, they also receive over $250 worth of services with their adoption, including heartworm testing, vaccinations, micro chipping (and registration) and a free initial veterinarian exam from participating veterinary clinics.
"We're very excited to be able to extend Home for the Holidays until January 31st!" says Lynn Howe of A New Hope Animal Foundation. "With the influx of puppies, adult dogs of all breeds, kittens and cats into our animal shelters this season, we'd like to help promote adoptions of these wonderful pets! It's our goal to help find homes for all our orphaned pets and make it easier for families to adopt." A New Hope Animal Foundation, a 501c3 non-profit organization, is a valued partner of Placer County Animal Services and assists the County staff with animal care and adoptions.
The Auburn Animal Shelter is located at 11251 B Avenue, Auburn and the Tahoe Vista Shelter is located at 849 Shelter Rd., Tahoe Vista. Available animals can be viewed online at Petharbor and Petfinder For more information about the Home for the Holidays Half-Off Adoption, please call the Placer County Animal Services at (530) 886-5540.


text:
Trustpower generates a large amount of New Zealand's electricity — powering numerous homes and businesses nationwide. We also generate electricity in Australia. We have a strong focus on sustainable generation, using hydroelectric power stations, and increasingly, wind farms. We are continually seeking to expand our generation network, as well as make efficiencies, and minimise environmental impacts.
Generation sites: 34 in New Zealand 2 in Australia Generation staff: 84 % of all NZ electricity: 5% (average 2008-2012), Future: 6 new projects planned, or in development.
In New Zealand, we operate 34 hydroelectric power stations, and two wind farms. We have one diesel power station, which we run only when needed.
Our focus has been on sustainable forms of generation, right from 1993, when Trustpower was founded. Today, this focus supports the New Zealand Government's long-term Energy Strategy, which commits to a target of 90% of New Zealand's electricity supply coming from renewable sources by 2025. At present it's around 70%.
Most simply, sustainability is a responsible approach, locally, nationally, and globally. You'll find more about our Generation Philosophy and Environmental Policy here.
In Australia, we began investigating potential wind farm sites in 2001. We are actively identifying and developing potential wind farm sites nationwide, including in South Australia, New South Wales and Victoria. Currently we have two wind farms generating electricity.
What makes this sustainable generation so important is that Australia's per capita carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions are amongst the world's highest, largely due to reliance on fossil fuels for energy. The Australian Government has made a commitment that by 2020, 20% of Australia's electricity supply will come from renewable sources.
(2011) Diesel - PORT WHANGAREI
(1972) Hydro - Wairoa River catchment
(1967) Hydro - Rangitaiki River
(1982) Hydro - RANGITAIKI RIVER
(2013) Hydro - ESK RIVER
(1952) Hydro - Hinemaiaia River
(1931) Hydro - MANGAMAHOE STREAM
(1927) Hydro - Manganui/Waitara Rivers
(1984) Hydro - Lake Rotorangi
(1999) Wind - Tararua Ranges
(1932) Hydro - Arnold River
(1983) Hydro - Branch River
(1944) Hydro - Takaka/Cobb Rivers
(1928) Hydro - Kawhaka Creek
(1911) Hydro - Kaniere Reservoir/River
(1960) Hydro - LAKE WAHAPO
(1927) Hydro - Waihopai River
(1914) Hydro - Coleridge Catchment
(1982) Hydro - RAKAIA RIVER
(2010) Hydro - RAKAIA RIVER
(2008) Wind - Kaiwera Downs
(2011) Wind - Lammerlaw Range
(1984) Hydro - Taieri River
(1907) Hydro - WAIPORI RIVER
(2014) Wind - 25km northeast of Mortlake, Victoria, Australia
(2013) Wind - Near Palmer, approx 50km east of central Adelaide
(2015) Wind - 5km south of Woorndoo, Victoria
(2008) Wind - Snowtown, South Australia


text:
Teacher Assignments
Teacher Entries
Student Entries
Conditions of Use
Cat in Engine Compartment
Article posted January 11, 2009 at 07:14 AM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 30894
I thought you might like to see the pictures I shared with you in class about my holiday adventure with a cat in my car.
Cat in my car's engine compartment.
Christmas Song Quizzes (Fun!)
Article posted December 18, 2008 at 10:00 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 997
Here is where to find the "Christmas Quizzes" that we did in class.
I hope that some of you can have some fun with this at home with your family this Christmas season. Merry Christmas!
Blogs to check out
Article posted December 11, 2008 at 10:18 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 1154
Here are some examples of blogs that you might want to check out: Example #1: FN Example #2: VG For other examples, look at the left side of this blog site. Look for "Student Entries." You can get to this blog by typing in this URL: http://tinyurl.com/wisengblog
Fun Grammar & Idiom sites!
Article posted December 11, 2008 at 09:57 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 666
Here are some websites that you might want to check out: FunBrain - Grammar Gorillas Wacky Web Tales Idiomsite.com Funbrain Idiom game The Idiom Connection
Also check out our Class Links page. Just explore the first several categories at this point.
Grammar Girl podcast
Article posted May 29, 2008 at 10:24 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 7983
May-Do activities for last week
Article posted May 20, 2008 at 08:52 AM GMT-8 • comment (1) • Reads 1698
Book recommendations!
Article posted May 14, 2008 at 09:14 AM GMT-8 • comment (3) • Reads 2764
Add HTML & pictures to your blog!
Article posted May 5, 2008 at 04:37 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 2380
Article posted May 2, 2008 at 03:53 PM GMT-8 • comment (2) • Reads 1122
Mr. Duey raps about Fractions
Article posted April 29, 2008 at 08:33 PM GMT-8 • comment • Reads 918


text:
Hi all,
I just upgraded my comp with a new msi gtx 470, which is supposed to be pretty fast, or so I thought.
Is it normal to get 75 fps in a basic vehicle on flatmap, with average high settings? Any help is appreciated!
Hi all,
I just upgraded my comp with a new msi gtx 470, which is supposed to be pretty fast, or so I thought.
Is it normal to get 75 fps in a basic vehicle on flatmap, with average high settings? Any help is appreciated!
As far as I'm concerned that's a pretty darn good FPS. I"m not familiar with that graphics card but I think many other factors play a role in determining final FPS rates such as total ram, CPU speed, etc.
I'm happy to be able to get 25-30 fps :P
CPU is the main factor with RoR and FPS. Also make sure to disable Vsync.
i5 2400 | 8GB RAM | MSI GTX670 PE | ASUS P8P67-M PRO | Samsung HD103SJ, Crucial M4 128GB | Seasonic X-650KM3 | Fractal Arc Mini
Uhm, he mentioned 75, Vsync makes it in the max 60 :POriginally Posted by metalmuncher
not if his screen is set to 75hz, and it's useless to have more fps than the actual monitor refresh rate. At 75fps on a 75hz screen you get a perfect, lag free display.Originally Posted by Darius
Timberjack 225 - Manitou 731 - KME Predator - Lego cars
75 fps is not at all low. The way your describing it though makes me understand what your trying to say. The reason that your getting this "low" fps could be because of a few things such as: Other components in your computer that don't have as high performance abilities or that may be obsolete, the graphics card might be set to limit the frame rate that can be used (I now that mine does that with certain games and it was around 70 fps), the GPU might not be "top of the line", there may be other processes running in the background that could be slowing it down, you might not have that much RAM, you might have some settings in RoR that some of your computer's components can't handle at maximum performance, etc. But 75 fps is by far nothing to worry about.Originally Posted by Cydvx
Concept School Bus||4x4 Twin Turbo DAF||Snow Plow||Golf Cart||USPS Truck||Top Fuel Dragster
I get that around 50-60 fps on flatmap with a car or two out. I only have one setting that isnt basic, I have anistropic texture filtering. My graphics card isnt the greatest but I have 4GB of ram and a quadcore processor so I have no problem with the physics
Ok, I understand now, thankx for all your help, but fyi, i have 9 gigs of ram, an i7 920, and an nvidia geforce gtx 470
You have 9GB of ram, thats alot. I didnt even know they made computers with that much ram
Yeah, normal people call that "high" or at least "acceptable" FPS.Originally Posted by wasim12
hint: the human eye sees roughly 30 frames per second. Anything above 60 frames per second is totally indistinguishable from continuous motion.
Join our new stupid forum that we made because we got banned: http://beamng.com/forum.php
mods plz don't ban for advertizing
Please don't ask me for Skype, Facebook, LinkedIn, Google+, MySpace or other social media contacts. Just talk at me in the forums chat, preferably in #offtopic.
In my opinion 9 GB of RAM is a very unusual amount. :-\Originally Posted by wasim12
You can buy a mac with 36 GB of RAM but you have to pay an extra $30,000 just for that extra memory. :-\(I configured a mac on their site once and yes it was that much more)Originally Posted by FordFan
Concept School Bus||4x4 Twin Turbo DAF||Snow Plow||Golf Cart||USPS Truck||Top Fuel Dragster
I want to play ror at 4000 fps XD
Dedique el tiempo necesario para formular su pregunta, si pretende que dediquemos el tiempo necesario para responderla.
Its an hp prebuilt computer, they have 8, 9, and 12 gig models.Originally Posted by FordFan
I get 12to20 and win my pc is being good i get30 FPS is that a good thing?
This is a signature!
The more FPS you computer an output, the more fluid motions appear on screen. Eg, Televisions typically run at 25-30 FPS, depending on the broadcast system.Originally Posted by raweber
i5 2400 | 8GB RAM | MSI GTX670 PE | ASUS P8P67-M PRO | Samsung HD103SJ, Crucial M4 128GB | Seasonic X-650KM3 | Fractal Arc Mini
GTFO pl0x.Originally Posted by zlzqq
Dell does servers that can have up to 96GB of memory. They claim you can get something like 192GB but the highest setting on the configure page was 96GB from what I've seen.Originally Posted by R0RModder
Not being German does not a good car make
I'm not a pro but maybe the FPS are "low" without physic, but they will drop very slowly with physic instead of high FPS but they drop fast.


text:
Library > Science & Technology > Physical Science
2000From Team 18, Everything I Know About Science I Learned From Science Fiction is a fun site where we analyze the truth to some of the technology or ideas we find in science fiction. Can we really travel in lightspeed? Are laser blasters really possible? No one knows, but we can sure guess!
Age Range
19 & under
Science & Technology > Physical Science
Science & Technology > Technology > The Future
All ages


text:
All-In-One Store In Style® Organizing Storage Cubes.
Put together the craft storage unit of your dreams with these stacking storage cubes! It's easy to add additional drawers, shelves, inserts and doors. Pre-drilled holes make assembly easy with a Phillips™ screwdriver (not included). Inserts install vertically or horizontally, brushed nickel-finished handles and labels are included. Store paper by color, keep small embellishments in tins, and keep tools in a drawer or basket you can remove and take to your work table. Use the plastic stackable trays for storing and organizing all your 12" x 12" paper. Stack the storage cubes or use them alone. Label every drawer so you can quickly find what's inside. (22 pcs. per set) Cubes, 16 3/4" x 15 1/4" x 16 3/4".
All-In-One set includes:
$500.00 1 Set(s)
Five Inserts For An Accessorizer Cube
1 Set(s)
4.6 out of 5
Store In Style® Desktop
$38.00 Now $19.99
1.5 out of 5
North Pole Brad Assortment
24 Piece(s)
$5.25 Now $3.99
Black & White Halloween Charms
Per Dozen
5.0 out of 5
Nautical Charm Assortment
Personalized Candy Cane Pencils
4.5 out of 5
Holiday Ceiling Decoration
4.3 out of 5
Penguin Finger Puppets
3.7 out of 5
Icy Tundra Trading Coins
48 Piece(s)
$4.25 Now $2.39
Winter Fun Loops Assortment Refill
500 Piece(s)
Plush Cat With Cardinal
1 Piece(s)
Gingerbread Treat Box Craft Kit
Makes 12
Dinosaur Eggs
72 Piece(s)
3.8 out of 5
Colors Of Faith Fun Loops Assortment Refill
1.0 out of 5
Silver Winter Snowflakes
12 Piece(s)
$4.25 Now $3.49
4.0 out of 5


text:
Competition closed
Update 13/9/13: read the winning entries
We're running our first ever writing competition! Surprise us with your imaginative science writing, wow us with your graphic non-fiction or impress us in poetry. Upload your entry by the deadline on 30th June and you could win 300 Euros and see your work live online.
See our tips for imaginative science writing. There are also answers to common questions in our competition FAQ*


text:
Results 41 - 60 of 1863 matches
Top RatedD'Addario ECB80 XL Chromes Flat Wound Bass Strings
D'Addario's ECB80 XL Chromes are easy on the fingers with their polished, smooth, flat windings. They deliver...
$31.99Compare Compare Now site7prod100360- MSRP:
- $60.00 (save 47%)
Top RatedD'Addario J64 Dulcimer 4-String Set
These dulcimer strings provide long-lasting, brilliant sound.
$2.99Compare Compare Now site7prod100132- MSRP:
- $5.50 (save 46%)
Top RatedGHS Boomers Light Roundwound Electric Guitar Strings...
10 sets of GBL Boomers light electric guitar strings. Roundwound nickel-plated steel produces bright,...
$38.99Compare Compare Now site7prod484895- MSRP:
- $97.55 (save 60%)
Rogue W38 Bulk 12 Pack 038 Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
Dont pay too much for strings!
$6.79Compare Compare Now site7prod120338- MSRP:
- $22.00 (save 69%)
Top SellerGHS Boomers Medium Electric Guitar Strings 10-Pack
10 sets of GBM Boomers medium electric guitar strings. Roundwound nickel-plated steel produces bright,...
$38.99Compare Compare Now site7prod484896- MSRP:
- $97.55 (save 60%)
Top RatedDean Markley 2503 NickelSteel Regular Electric Guitar...
NickelSteel strings are the first electric guitar strings Dean Markley made, and they've been making them the...
$4.99Compare Compare Now site7prod101014- MSRP:
- $9.95 (save 50%)
Top SellerErnie Ball 2004 Earthwood 80/20 Bronze Light Acoustic Guitar...
Brighter, dynamic sound with lots of clarity.
$24.96Compare Compare Now site7prod582160- MSRP:
- $55.50 (save 55%)
$9.99Compare Compare Now site7prodH79081
- $18.25 (save 45%)
Top RatedDean Markley 2556 Blue Steel Gauge Electric Guitar Strings
Thats right, this is the one everyones been talking about. Its simply amazing what a little -320 liquid...
$5.99Compare Compare Now site7prod101052- MSRP:
- $12.95 (save 54%)
Top SellerD'Addario EJ17 Phosphor Bronze Medium Acoustic Strings...
Long-lasting, bright-sounding strings that retain brilliance.
$16.59Compare Compare Now site7prodH71085- MSRP:
- $34.75 (save 52%)
DR Strings Marcus Miller MM5-45 Fat Beams Medium 5-String...
Fatter, deeper, and smoother--the Marcus Miller Fat Beams.
$32.15Compare Compare Now site7prod105231- MSRP:
- $71.85 (save 55%)
$41.99Compare Compare Now site7prod456056
- $59.99 (save 30%)
Top RatedErnie Ball 2834 Super Slinky Round Wound Bass Strings 2 Pack
Brighter, dynamic sound with lots of clarity.<br />The original Slinky Bass string is available in a wide...
$29.98Compare Compare Now site7prod582164- MSRP:
- $72.00 (save 58%)
Top RatedElixir Nanoweb Light Acoustic Bass Strings
Steel on the inside, space-age polymer on the outside! Nanoweb strings from Elixir feature a high-tech polymer...
$39.99Compare Compare Now site7prod101559- MSRP:
- $82.50 (save 52%)
On SaleD'Addario EJ45 Pro-Arte Normal Tension Classical Guitar...
The D'Addario Pro-Arte Classical sets are made of laser-selected treble strings and computer wound bass...
$5.49Compare Compare Now site7prod100307- MSRP:
- $15.70 (save 65%)
- On Sale Now!
Top SellerThomastik JS112 Medium Light Flatwound Jazz Swing Electric...
Thomastik-Infeld Jazz Swing strings are smooth playing with a mellow timbre and good power.
$25.99Compare Compare Now site7prod101438- MSRP:
- $47.99 (save 46%)
Top SellerD'Addario EJ12 80/20 Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar Strings
These bronze round wound strings are popular with stage and studio pros.
$5.49Compare Compare Now site7prod100217- MSRP:
- $10.10 (save 46%)
D'Addario ENR71-6 Half Rounds Light 6-String Bass Strings
Quality from technology—computer-controlled windings, laser micrometer inspection, and closed-loop tension...
$39.99Compare Compare Now site7prod104572- MSRP:
- $82.10 (save 51%)
Top Seller$33.98Compare Compare Now site7prodH74881
- $72.00 (save 53%)
Top RatedMartin M1200 Marquis 80/20 Bronze Medium Acoustic Guitar...
Specifically designed to give you excellent tone, clarity, and response.
$4.39Compare Compare Now site7prod100012- MSRP:
- $13.29 (save 67%)
- Grid
- List
- 20
- 40
- 60
About our Strings
Music123's musical instrument string selection is the broadest on the internet. Music123.com is packed with guitar and bass strings from trusted brands like d'Addario, GHS, Ernie Ball, Dean Markley and many, many more. Get your guitar and bass strings, banjo strings, mandolin strings, ukulele strings, strings for Latin instruments, resonator strings, dulcimer strings, pedal and lap steel strings, autoharp strings, and strings for other instruments at Music123 where you'll also get the Music123 45-Day Lowest Price and Total Satisfaction Guarantees.


text:
Competition-Winning Cocktails Using Barenjager Honey Liqueur
Filed under: Spirits
Bärenjäger is a honey liqueur which was first introduced during the 15th century and used by hunters to lure bears from their dwellings. Today's version a 70 proof vodka-based honey liqueur is made in Germany using honey from the Yucatan. Each 750ml bottle contains 225 grams of natural honey and a mixture of botanicals. The drink comes in a straw wrapped bottle that features a hive-shaped topic and an image of bear baiting. The overall flavor profile has honey's floral sweetness but with an herbal complexity.
The winning drink is called "The Bottom Line." Kevin Diedrich's previous bartending experience includes Bourbon and Branch, Michael Mina's Clock Bar, CASK, Beverage Academy, The Ritz Carleton and Bourbon Steak. The new drink is both classic and new. The recipe, plus the recipe for the audience favorite, the Bäre Fizz created by Gerry Corcoran, are after the jump.


text:
December 11, 2013
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear has hired a veteran government finance staffer to serve as state budget director.
Beshear announced Monday that Jane Driskell will take over the high-profile duties in January.
She will replace Mary Lassiter, who has been serving as both budget director and as head of the governor's executive cabinet. Lassiter will continue as executive cabinet secretary.
Beshear said Driskill's "vast experience in handling financial management issues" will be beneficial as his administration implements the current budget and drafts future ones.
Driskell started her government career in 1985 as a policy and budget analyst in the Governor's Office for Policy and Management. She also has held executive management positions in Louisville and Lexington governments, including deputy mayor, chief financial officer, budget director and commissioner of finance.
@kynewsmakers - Official 'Kentucky Newsmakers' Twitter
Vote.KY.gov - Voter Information
Democrats.org - Democrats
GOP.com - Republicans
OpenSecrets.org - Who is giving to candidates?
RPK.org - Kentucky Republican Party
KYDemocrat.com - Kentucky Democratic Party
sos.KY.gov - Kentucky Secretary of State


text:
In addition to the job listings below, click here for more job opportunities in the Johns Creek area, courtesy of Career Builder.
You can also upload your own job postings to the announcement section here.
The Latest Job Openings:
Maintenance Engineer - Extended Stay America - Johns Creek
Keeps property equipment functioning, and guest units in good repair and keeps premises presentable by performing the tasks in the maintenance manual and as directed by General Manager, Assistant Manager, Regional Manager of Facilities. Assists with other staff as directed. Assists guests in any way possible. Go online to apply.
Reminiscence Coordinator - Sunrise Senior Living - Johns Creek
In the role of "Reminiscence Coordinator" you will be responsible for leading and managing the reminiscence neighborhood. You will champion the resident care and programs, and share your knowledge through outreach and support to families. At Sunrise, we build personal relationships and trust with each of our residents by selecting a designated care manager for each resident. Find out more about this position by clicking here.
Art Facilitators - Creative Spark - Cumming
We are looking for Art Facilitators to conduct
creative arts classes and camps for elementary aged children. Visit this link for more
Animal Shelter Manager - Forsyth County Administration Department -
Supervises, coordinates, and manages the
daily activities of the animal shelter personnel, enforcing the provisions of
federal, state and local codes and ordinances applicable to animal shelter
activities. Responsible for the oversight of animal care, upkeep of the animal
shelter facility, the animal adoption process and overall success of the
shelter's community outreach programs. Go online to apply for
this position.
Drivers/Movers - Pair of Guys Movers - Cumming
Move towards a bright future with Pair
Of Guys Movers. We are presently hiring Drivers and Movers. All applicants
will initially start out as movers but will be required to drive 26-foot moving
trucks within two weeks of beginning work. To learn more about these positions, click here.
Shift Supervisor, Servers, Dishwashers, Drivers - Sidney's
Pizza - Cumming
Sidney's Pizza in Vickery Village, Cumming is
now hiring experienced servers, shift supervisor, dishwashers and drivers. Click
the position for more information.
Business Analyst - Equifax - Alpharetta
The Business Analyst will work with
external clients to gather their business requirements and translate those
requirements in to actionable requirements for the software development
team. In this exciting position, you will work with the latest
technologies including Java/J2EE applications and Oracle in an Agile/SCRUM
development environment. You will work on cutting-edge Mortgage
applications in a fast-paced development environment that has a tremendous impact
on the success of the company. Learn more about this
position online.
General Manager - The Honey Baked Ham Company - Alpharetta
How would you like a career where you can
help people celebrate their most important family traditions? For over 50 years
HoneyBaked has been there, celebrating life, one meal at a time. We're currently
looking for engaging, enthusiastic, operationally focused General Managers.
Visit this link for
more information.
Delivery Drivers - UPS - Roswell
This is a physical, fast-paced, outdoor
position that involves continual lifting, lowering and carrying packages that
typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. A DOT physical exam is
required. Package Delivery Drivers must have excellent customer contact and
driving skills, including the ability to operate a vehicle equipped with a
standard (manual) transmission. Go online to apply for
this position.
Driver Helpers - UPS - Roswell
UPS is hiring individuals to work as
part-time Driver Helpers. This is a physical, fast-paced
position that involves continual lifting, lowering and sliding packages that
typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs. and may weigh up to 70 lbs. Part-time employees
usually work 3 1/2 - 4 hours each weekday (Monday through Friday) and typically
do not work on weekends or selected holidays. Read more about
this position online.
Pharmacist - CVS - Woodstock
Responsible for all aspects of Pharmacy
Operations within their store including inventory, personnel and security with
emphasis on customer relations. The individual responsibilities are shared
equally by all Pharmacists within the store. Apply for this job
Tire Maintenance Technician - Bridgestone Retail Operations -
Demonstrate the ability to learn basic
mechanical tasks, a high level of motivation and energy and strong
customer service skills, must have a valid driver's license, benefits,
privileges and growth opportunities. We offer over 31 benefits and
privileges to include medical, dental, vision, 401k, cash balance retirement
plan and more. Apply for this position
Host, Server, Bartender - Outback - Canton
Prior kitchen or serving experience
working in a restaurant preferred, but not required. Prior bartending
experience required for Bartender applicants. Go online to apply for
one of these positions.
Cosmetic Counter Manager - Estee Lauder - Canton
Achieve sales goals while displaying
prompt, courteous, knowledgeable and professional customer service. Take
initiative to present and sell merchandise in a professional and proficient
manner through product demonstrations. Train, coach, and develop a staff
of beauty advisors to achieve their personal productivity and company goals and
objectives. Apply for this job
Reminder: Send available positions to firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
You're watching...
Suzanne Somers on Breakthroughs in Medicine
"Bombshell" author Suzanne Somers on advances in medicine in areas such as cancer research.
Jun 4, 2012
You're watching...
"Bombshell" author Suzanne Somers on advances in medicine in areas such as cancer research.
Jun 4, 2012
Also in this playlist...
Auto-advance: ON
Auto-advanceThis transcript is automatically generated
Three decades my next guest has entertain American audiences on television.
You may remember her from the classic seventy's sitcom three's company where she played a ditzy blonde named -- -- Not only is she a well known TV actress but -- onto for nor the states and the author of more than 22 books.
In her latest book bombshell Suzanne Somers discusses recent breakthroughs in medical science.
Recently I asked her about the biggest breakthrough she came across.
There's so many but I would think the game changer right now that is so interesting is.
What's going on with prostate cancer.
Doctor Abraham Morgan dollar was one of my -- interviewees and he's on the faculty at Harvard and we've met a dinner party a couple of years -- really got along well.
He called me earlier this year and he says something I think you'll find very interesting nice in the mean start my recorder.
And he said we have been.
Doing -- clinical study that we just completed.
Small but very important -- men with active.
Prostate cancer doesn't matter what stage.
As long as they've not been treated with -- that chemicals or radiation we given testosterone in their cancer is regressing and I think that is such a -- huge breakthrough and end game changer for men with prostate 'cause.
You know when the prostate and large is what it's really looking forward say it's -- and -- it's testosterone dependent.
And it's enlarging looking towards essential building block which is testosterone which declines with age and stress and toxicity -- -- a what it wants and goes back to its normal -- -- big surprises and.
And the thing about your book -- you're interviewing a lot of these doctors who were doing this primary research and me in touch with patients all over the country.
He got a lot of about a lot of different kinds of things so rejuvenation and stem cell -- -- a lot of thinks -- yourself to that I -- -- really really scary do you recommend this for everybody.
-- what it's kind of put in book I've spent a lot of time researching.
The one thing that I haven't said.
I had no track record within this country was we growing my -- taken in cancer.
This August and I think that that is another game changer when you have breast cancer.
And mine was a lumpectomy and I figure -- tumors the size of the quarter and I'll take the tumor out the margins around and won't be so bad.
But when they took advantage is off almost -- more than half of my breast was -- and then radiation.
Finished off the rest of it and so.
I eight didn't want implants or the tram flap so IA found a doctor in Japan.
-- successfully done this over 400 women in that Japan and I brought him over here hooked him up with American surgeon.
I wanted to be an American she meant by an American doctor on an American woman so that.
Americans I can stop having to go offshore to do stem cell protocols.
Using up their life savings because -- I -- -- to the Dominican Republic or Germany or Asia.
And who are doctors want to do -- -- their hands are tied.
So I thought I would open it up and since August since my clinical trial opened now a 110 women -- hadn't done.
Well it's it's fascinating -- -- all this is -- in the -- yes I wouldn't talk to you as well about your business -- says you know we think of you with an actor us now of course you've got to the string of books ten New York Times best sellers.
But you're really running a business and -- -- to do with health and making people feel good about aging.
You're 65 yes.
You say about that I am I shouted I never thought I could feel this good and you look this that is 65 -- really.
Plus -- I've you know I have what I like about what's happening to me is my energy is youthful.
In fact I -- day anti aging senator in Korea last year that some senator and they.
Have a way of testing -- biological age version verses -- chronological in my biologic cannot 35 so.
-- -- -- Yeah -- -- yeah.
So let's talk a little bit about your business so that people don't they give you is not normally you're really a serial lot entrepreneur words and you have a lot of different divisions -- food.
You have clothing -- all kinds of things.
Well how do you decide what to ask and it has to be in an in line with my message.
So is there's always a thread of my clothing line is called hip sexy but not desperate.
Hunt -- As we get older don't wanna hit we wanna be sexy that we don't wanna look like lowering our daughter's clothes.
And run I would I would.
When I was fired from three's company a had a bad being revelation.
I I thought I never one who work for anybody ever again I wanna work for myself I.
I I I was really I victim of settlement of chauvinism not one of these -- -- talks about.
You know men and in that way but it really was it was -- boys club they wanna pay what they -- paying the -- on the -- or making.
A minimum of ten times more than I was I was on the number one show and I had the highest demographics of all when -- show.
Why by Serb added to that chemistry that's for sure.
And I AM they want to make an example specifically of me.
Because I had the highest demographics of all women in television that time so no other women in television would have the audacity to ask to be paid with the men were being paid.
So I got fired.
That it cannot negatives are lessons and -- RI AA that's when we started to.
Some rethinking.
That part of my career -- bought this pair of Manolo Blahnik issues.
-- -- -- -- -- -- And they were 565.
Dollars and that was twenty some odd years -- and that makes it like 2000 dollars today.
And then my dressing room and I'm in my underwear and I'm thinking.
I husband is it's not contain mad at me -- can pick -- stupid for spending so much money on -- issues and I -- when he thinks -- stupid.
So I walked out in my underwear and in the new -- -- -- how do you like my initiatives -- -- but the fact that it.
He said.
Great Lakes and a hello my god that's the thigh master commercial and so then I could amortized issues too because we -- -- in the commercial -- our national I have to that are there is no doubt about it.
I think continue talking to you for another I don't know how long thanks for coming on the show thank you -- absolutely -- thank you exactly.
Filter by section


text:
PITTSBURGH - Jordan Staal wanted a family reunion, and the Pittsburgh Penguins obliged.
The Penguins traded the talented center to the Carolina Hurricanes for two players and Carolina's first-round pick in the NHL draft that was held in Pittsburgh on Friday night.
The 23-year-old Staal helped the Penguins win the Stanley Cup in 2009 but reportedly balked at signing a contract extension. Staal has one season left on his current four-year deal. Rather than continue negotiating, the Penguins shipped him to the Hurricanes, where Staal will join brother Eric. Carolina also has Jared Staal - currently playing in the American Hockey League.
Pittsburgh received center Brandon Sutter and defenseman Brian Dumoulin in the deal as well as Carolina's eighth-overall pick in the draft, which the Penguins used to select defenseman Derrick Pouliot.
The move came shortly after the Washington Capitals dealt a second-round pick and center Cody Eakin to the Dallas Stars for center Mike Ribiero. The 32-year-old Ribiero tied for second on the Stars last season in points, scoring 18 goals to go with 45 assists in 74 games.
Earlier in the day, the Philadelphia Flyers shipped backup goalie Sergei Bobrovsky to the Columbus Blue Jackets for three draft picks - a second-rounder and fourth-rounder in this draft and a fourth-rounder next year. The New York Islanders also acquired veteran Lubomir Visnovsky from the Anaheim Ducks for New York's second-round selection in 2013.
On a day when speculation about the future of Columbus star Rick Nash abounded, it was the Penguins who provided the draft with a jolt by sending the popular Staal packing.
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman hinted at the impact moments before announcing the trade.
Penguins general manager Ray Shero thanked Staal for his contributions to the franchise before taking Pouliot as the capacity crowd at Consol Energy Center roared its approval. The move is a stunning end to a hugely successful run in Pittsburgh for Staal, taken with the sixth pick in the 2006 draft.
Staal quickly developed into a linchpin of Pittsburgh's meteoric rise through the league. Teaming with Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin, Staal gave the Penguins arguably the best trio of centers in the NHL. He was a valuable penalty killer and began developing a deft touch around the net in recent years. He scored a career-high 25 goals in the 2011-12 season despite missing 20 games due to injury.
The move gives Carolina an elite young forward they hope will continue to flourish alongside big brother Eric.
"Right back to when all these Staal brothers were drafted, they said at some point in their career, they'd all like to play together," Hurricanes general manager Jim Rutherford said. "This will be a real good fit for them. I think they can have some fun with this. These are guys that can dominate games, and so I think it all fits together for the two brothers and the family."
Another brother, defenseman Marc Staal, plays for the New York Rangers.
The Hurricanes entered the offseason hoping to pick up a top-shelf forward to complement Eric Staal, the team captain and unquestioned face of the franchise, either via a trade or free agency. Jordan Staal and Nash were the biggest names on the trade front. New Jersey's Zach Parise heads up the free-agent class that can begin talking to new teams on July 1.
Once Staal reportedly turned down an extension earlier this week to stay in Pittsburgh, speculation quickly picked up around the Hurricanes.
Rutherford said Penguins GM Ray Shero called him at about 4:20 p.m. on Friday to say he probably would be moving Staal. He said the deal with Carolina was completed at 6:45 p.m. and announced moments before the Hurricanes were to make their first-round pick at No. 8.
Rutherford said contract talks with Jordan Staal - whose current deal expires after the 2012-13 season - will probably begin in early July.
The price Carolina had to pay for their third Staal was rather steep.
The 23-year-old Sutter, the Hurricanes' first-round pick in 2007, has 53 goals and 54 assists in parts of four promising NHL seasons. The durable son of former Calgary Flames coach Brent Sutter - and a member of one of the sport's most famous families - was fifth on the team with 17 goals this season. He hasn't missed a game since the 2009-10 season.
Dumoulin, 21, was taken by Carolina in the second round in 2009 and he helped Boston College win the Frozen Four in April before signing a three-year, entry-level contract. The Hurricanes gave up their only first-round pick, but they will pick nine times during rounds 2-7 on Saturday.
"No question, I really think a lot of Brandon as a person, and I think he's one of the best two-way centers in the league," Rutherford said. "That was a very tough part of this deal, to give him up, but when you're looking at acquiring an elite player, you usually end up giving something that you don't want to give.
"We gave three good pieces to Pittsburgh in order to get Jordan, but it's hard to find a Jordan Staal in the National Hockey League."


text:
> 1297708647
Start New Thread
Log In
Review: Merlin Music Systems Master VSM Speaker
Merlin, the eXtraordinary Magician
Arthurian legend has it that Merlin the Magician was begotten of a virgin impregnated by an incubus. What an apt namesake for a loudspeaker system that mates heavenly purity with demonic authority.
Although Merlin of legend was a shape-shifter, the Merlin VSM line hasnt shifted its shape (on the outside, at least) since its first incarnation 16 years ago. But while all VSMs may have the same basic dimensions, each evolutionary change has pushed the envelope of whats possible with dynamic two-way design.
My Personal Merlin Odyssey:
About three years ago, I started my quest to replace a pair of beloved two-way monitors, the Eires, manufactured by the now-defunct Shamrock Audio based in my home state of Oregon. Although not the last word in resolution, these speakers conveyed a natural timber that is rare at the price. I took home and auditioned seven or eight pairs of speakers as possible replacements -- a couple of them unfortunate back-breaking behemoths -- before discovering the relatively diminutive Merlins. These others were all highly regarded, but none of them grabbed me as possible replacements. They were either a little dry or boomy or aggressive or coloured or perhaps just a poor match for my moderate sized listening room (12 x 19). But most problematic was that none of them conveyed the natural timber of the Eires. Fortunately, I remained patient.
Then one magical day I wandered into Echo Audio in Portland and there was a used pair of VSM-mmes for sale. I had never heard them before, but had certainly heard about them. Once I got them home, I knew immediately that these were my replacements. There was not even a moment of hesitation. They had a natural tonality and musical refinement that surpassed the Shamrocks. Yes, they seemed to be a bit lean in the bass, but I had resigned myself to the (false) notion that the kind of bass that I was searching for would remain outside of my wallet size for some years to come.
My first upgrade was replacing the old style leaded BAM to the lead-free Super-BAM (Google Merlin BAM for an explanation of what the Bass Augmentation Module does). This brought a further refinement to the sound and a more authoritative lower end.
I originally drove the mmes with a pair of Jota SETs from Art Audio. These are beautiful amps that sound beautiful, perhaps too beautiful paired with the Merlins. I find SETs to be generally on the euphonic side. So when I replaced them with the 30 wpc integrated ARS-Sonum Filarmonia recommended and distributed by Merlin, the VSMs sang as nature intended. The marriage between this amp and the Merlins is well documented, so Ill just say here that the praise is well deserved.
In the fall of 2009, I became aware of a major upgrade that was available to the BAM and the RC networks. By replacing the capacitors with Duelunds, it took the speaker system to a new level. Others have reviewed this upgrade and I will only add my voice to the universal praise. If you have VSMs and have not done this upgrade, you should consider it before all other upgrades to your system. If you do, I think youll agree that its a very big bang for the buck.
I told myself after the Master BAM settled in with my VSM-mmes that if I wasnt satisfied with these, I would never be satisfied. I could have lived the rest of my life with that version and enjoyed untold hours of listening pleasure.
As luck would have it, not long after this upgrade, I received word from Merlin wizard-in-chief Bobby Palkovich that he had designed a replacement for the top-of-the-line VSM-MXe, the VSM-MXR (R = reference). Perhaps it was curiosity or a touch of insanity. Or maybe the incubus made me do it. In any case, I decided to take the plunge. My trust in Bobbys ear and design skills made it a no-risk decision.
After a frustratingly long wait due to supplier issues and a personnel injury at Merlin, I was presented with yet another delay, but this time I had a choice. Just at the time when my speakers were ready to be shipped, Bobby received some new wire from Cardas with identical geometry to the top-of-the-line Cardas Clear cable. If I were willing to wait, he would wire my speakers with this new cable, inaugurating the production of the Master VSM (MXMs, for short). Excited about owning the very first pair, I bit the bullet and agreed to the additional delay. Having added a couple of runs of Cardas Clear to my system, I knew that the benefits would be audible.
In the meantime, I prepared the nursery for the new arrivals. I managed to significantly upgrade my front end by 1) upgrading the operating system of my Mac Mini, 2) installing the amazing Pure Music high resolution music server software, and 3) installing a John Kelly modification of the HiFace USB-to-SPDIF converter.
Finally, the twins arrived. The piano black finish is gorgeous. Its a reminder that these are, above all, finely tuned and highly crafted musical instruments. As prototypes, these were well broken-in with probably close to a hundred hours on them. I know from experience that they will continue to improve for the next few hundred hours, but I feel that theres enough time on them, and theyve settled into my system enough, to give my impressions.
A word about proper setup: Proper setup includes 1) proper placement and leveling, 2) proper cabling, 3) proper acoustic treatment and 4) clean power.
1) Placement is critical. I suspect that 90% of the people who have complained about later versions of the VSMs sounding lean did not have them placed optimally. Be patient and get it right. In my room, the Cardas formula just doesnt work. I need more reinforcement from the walls. I have the front baffle 48 from the front wall. Seriously, if theyre not optimally placed, they will not be fully satisfying. An inch will make a difference. When you find the sweet spot, the cabinets disappear and bass should be neither lean nor boomy, but tight and tuneful. Leveling is also important. Dealing with the Z-feet is a pain in the butt, but patience pays off. Speaking of the Z-feet, Ive discovered that in my room (carpet over concrete), four feet per speakers sounds better than three. Again, be patient and experiment.
2) Reasonable acoustic treatment will help bring the soundstage to life. Hanging some drapes on the front wall helps. Good, well-placed bass traps help as well, along with absorption/diffusion at first reflection points. Of course, the rule is dont over do it.
3) As far as cabling goes, I suggest going with Bobbys recommendations. I tried experimenting, and each time reverted to those recommended by Bobby. He has recommendations at a variety of price points. Right now I have a mixture of Cardas Golden Reference and Cardas Clear ICs, and CGR speaker cables.
4) Finally, adding an Equitech balanced power unit will remove several veils of edginess, depending on the quality of your homes power. These speakers deserve good, clean power.
The Heart of the Matter
It seems somewhat pointless to describe the Master VSMs using all the usual hi-fi jargon. How does one explain a clearer window into the subtle nuances of a vocalists passion? I suppose it has to do with more low-level resolution and micro-dynamics. How about the sense of presence at the recording venue? Probably due to more accurate low-frequency information, macro-dynamics and, again, low-level resolution. But personally, I prefer to leave the technical language to the technicians. Im an end user and for me its about enjoying music. Not only do the MXMs make beautiful music, crystal clear and non-fatiguing. They create a palpable illusion of being in the presence of the musicians. This is a world class act fully capable of competing with the most expensive loudspeaker systems Ive heard.
While the mmes with Master BAM are excellent speakers, and the MXMs do not put them to shame, there is no question that the latter are a more refined design. With the Masters you get more of the same, which is a very, very good thing. Put simply, theyre just more real.
Perhaps youve said this to yourself while listening to a particular musical passage on a good-sounding system: Wow, THAT sounded real! With the MXMs, that thought doesnt come to mind because on good recordings it ALL sounds real. Its all just so coherent. It flows like real music flows. When I attend a live performance, Im not usually straining to follow a particular line of music within a complex passage. Its just not something I think about. With the MXMs I find myself not thinking about it.
Now lets get this out of the way. These speakers are not lean. Yes, some compressed pop will sound compressed on an accurate system. To feel chest-pounding bass in a dance club, their systems crank up the bass and drive it through giant subwoofers. An accurate system is not going to allow you to reproduce that experience. But well-recorded, non- compressed pop will sound deep and rich. Trip-hop electronica is one of the dance genres that I enjoy. Olives This Time on their Extra Virgin CD rumbles the walls.
I dont care what people say about small drivers. When properly set up in a small to moderate sized room, two 6 1/2 woofers can provide natural, satisfying bass. Now, if you live on a rich diet of pipe organ music and simply must have the last half octave, then either move along, or wait for the subwoofer that Merlin is currently designing.
For me, the real test of a refined loudspeaker design is bowed strings. Its very easy for violins to sound shrill and unmusical. Robert Carls Music for Strings is difficult and dissonant. Ive heard it sound like an incoherent mess on less capable systems. But through the MXMs the dissonance is meaningful. It comes from the composers intent, not from that nerve-grating glare that only poorly reproduced violins can generate.
That said, every once in a while I do hear a slight bit of glare. Its nothing very distracting, but its there nonetheless. Im convinced that Im butting up against the limitations of my speaker cables. My next upgrade is swapping my Cardas Golden Reference Speaker cable for Cardas Clear.
My favorite acoustic instrument is the cello. Czech cellist Jiri Barta performs sonatas by Zoltan Kodaly and Vitezslav Novak on a brilliantly recorded CD. This is as close to the immediacy and presence of a live performance that I could imagine. The holographic detail is astonishing. I hear the reflection of the instruments resonance off the floor of the recording venue.
These speakers can also boogie. Peter Rowan and Tony Rices Quartets is one of my favorite bluegrass albums. Moonlight Midnight is a rousing romp through a landscape of prayerful pining. You wanna talk PRaT? This is the kind of excitement that people are looking for in a hobby.
My home town of Portland, OR has some good jazz venues. Ive heard a good amount of live jazz. The MXMs should be as close as anyone needs to get to the real thing, short of the real thing. Brian Brombergs double bass on Wood II is life-sized and the sound of his ensemble is enveloping, which is the way it sounds in a jazz club. Real soundstages dont call attention to themselves. Yes, with the MXMs theres a clearly discernable soundstage in front of you with well-placed instruments. But its not something I find myself obsessing about.
More recordings and more musical genres sound exciting with the MXMs. This is particularly the case with classic rock albums. The Whos Tommy came to life with a dynamic range that was somewhat muted with the mmes. Classic rock albums were engineered to be played back loud through high-powered solid state amps. Until listening through the MXMs, I didnt think that a relatively low-powered tube amp like the Filarmonia could rock very well, but through the MXMs it can, and somehow without giving me tinnitus.
Its a cliché, but my music collection has new life. In fact, its time to buy more music. My prayers and thanksgiving go out to all the brainiacs, present and deceased, who have figured out how to reproduce the joy and excitement of musical performances in peoples homes. Sound reproduction is still magic to me. How can four electronic motors mounted in two boxes generate the three-dimensional sound field Im hearing? The Master VSM's are at the pinnacle of this magical world. Like their namesake, these Merlins are true tricksters: when you flip the switch, they disappear, and all thats left is the music.
Associated gear
Mac Mini w/Drobo storage, iTunes/Pure Music, John Kelly Mod of HiFace, Altmann Attraction DAC, ARS-Sonum Filarmonia, Cardas Clear and Golden Reference cables.
This Thread
(1-33 of 33)
Click title to read one, or click date to read all below it.
Nice read. you have a career as a reviewer
Thanks. it's from the heart.
How dis you come to settle on 48" from the front wall? ...
I had my mme's at about that distance. seemed right. i don't ...
I would set them up the same way in your room. maybe at 52 ...
02-16-11: Pubul57
B, what distance would you try in a 11x18 room (mine)?
This Thread
Try 5' 6" apart tweeter to tweeter, 52" off the ba ...
Thank you. i will try it tonight:) i'm not far from that now ...
Matter of inches? that is when the room is not controlled fo ...
Eg, rug on the floor, drapes behind speakers, and a small no ...
Bobby, as far as diagonal set up goes, which i'm using, wha ...
One panel behind the speakers in the corner and 2 on the wal ...
Bobby, thank you. will definitely give it a try. d
Hi bobby. in my 11x18 room, i moved the speakers back from 6 ...
Paul, you should notice a bit fuller and more expansive soun ...
"a bit fuller and more expansive sound" - that is ...
It cannot be night and day paul. but if it is more right the ...
don't forget, some of us have a bit more experience setti ...
Which brand?
Atsacoustics.com don't know if they're the best, but they we ...
I use the bass traps 24"x48"x4", and first re ...
What is the method for establishing the center of the first ...
I just use the old mirror method. from the listening positio ...
I hang a cheap make up mirror on a wire hung from the top of ...
Turboglo, are you still enjoying the merlins?
Enjoying them more than ever. have been upgrading my compute ...
I've come to the same conclusion, but never say never:)
Pubul57, did you take the plunge and get the master vsm's?
I got the master bam and rcs - i'm done with further iterati ...
Too bad paul because the master may be the last vsm iteratio ...
I believe what you say is true, since every iteration has be ...
Be good to see you again. bobby
Follow-up: the latest upgrade involves a rewiring of the ba ...
Post your response
Your response
No html, but you may use
markup tags
Members only


text:
Apprenticeship programs by county with contact information. (These are pre-made reports for each county)
Apprenticeship Opportunity Announcements in Washington | |||||||
Date | Program/Application information | ||||||
Updated December 9, 2013 | Glaziers, Architectural Metal & Glassworkers Residential Apprenticeship Committee (Prog 1785) DC5 Apprenticeship and Training Center Information
Sheet — Residential (309 KB PDF) |
Updated December 9, 2013 | Southwest Washington Pipe Trades Apprenticeship Committee(Program 405)Occupations: HVAC/Refrigeration Mechanic, Maintenance Plumber/SteamfItter, Marine Pipefitter, Plumber, Residential Plumber, Steamfitter Program is accepting applications beginning January 6, 2014. All applications must be picked up and signed for by the applicant at our Lacey training center. Nnormal business hours are 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 tol 5 p.m. Monday-Friday, excluding Holidays. 8501 Zenith Court Northeast |
Updated 12/09/2013 | Inland Northwest Masonry Apprenticeship Committee (Program 160)Occupations: "Brick & Block Finisher," Bricklayer, "Cleaner, Pointer & Caulker," Terrazzo Worker, "Tile, Terrazzo & Marble Finisher," Tile Setter. Year round applications accepted at the following: |
Updated August 2013 | Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Standards (Program 286)Covers all counties except Island, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Thurston Counties. Occupation: Sprinkler Fitter Applications are available Monday – Friday, 9 to 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 to 3 p.m. at the contractor/employers' addresses in the Authorized Training Agent Listing: 7050 Oakland Mills Road, Suite 100 Applications are also available from an Authorized Training Agent of this program. Information sheet (184 KB PDF) |
Added 08/08/2013 (open 08/29/2013) |
IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee (Prog 154)The IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship Committee will accept applications for new apprentices beginning Thursday, August 29, 2013 for the following trades: All Boeing and non-Boeing candidates may apply for open positions that are posted through the Boeing Global Staffing on-line requisition system at http://www.boeing.com/careers during the advertised application acceptance period. Applicant minimum qualification requirements will be clearly stated on the requisitions. Individuals who do not meet minimum the qualifications will receive an auto-notice encouraging then to apply when the minimum requirements have been met. Applicants may apply for one or more apprenticeship program. All applicants for an apprenticeship must be at least 18 years of age; be eligible for hire or rehire at Boeing; have never been enrolled in or completed an IAM/Boeing Joint Apprenticeship program; have a GED or a high school diploma; have US person status; meet specific defined vocational training or trade related work experience requirements for the apprenticeship program being applied for; and be able to perform the physical requirements of the apprenticeship. For the Industrial Electronic Maintenance Technician Program applicants must be able to distinguish between primary colors. Please visit the http://www.iam-boeing-apprenticeship.com website for information on minimum requirements and help with the application process. |
Updated July 2013 | Northeastern Washington-Northern Idaho Sheet Metal Apprenticeship Committee (Program 152)Occupation: HVAC Service Technician; HVAC Test, Adjust and Balance Technician; Residential Sheet Metal Worker, Sheet Metal Worker. Applications are available at the following location: Applications will be accepted year around on Monday and Tuesday from 8 - 11 a.m. and 1 - 4 p.m. |
Updated July 2013 |
SimplexGrinnell Apprenticeship Committee (Program 1808)Occupation: Sprinkler Fitter Trade: Sprinkler Fitter apprentice Where: SimplexGrinnell OR Where: SimplexGrinnell |
Updated June 2013 | Evco Sound & Electronics Inc. Apprenticeship Program (Program 43)Occupation: Sound Technician Applications are available year round Monday through Thursday, excluding holidays. Applications
must be picked up in person at: |
Updated June 2013 | Western Washington Masonry Trades Apprenticeship Committee, (Program 87)Occupations: Bricklayers, Tile Layers, Marble Masons, "Pointer, Cleaner, Caulker", Finishers, Terrazzo workers. WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY! Applications are accepted Monday – Friday, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.
at: |
Updated May 2013 | Inland Northwest Chapter Associated General Contractors Carpenters AC (Program 559)Occupation: Carpenter Applications taken year-round and are available at: |
Updated May 2013 | Inland Northwest Chapter Associated General Contractors Operators AC (Program 560)Occupation: Operators Applications taken year round and are available at: |
Updated May 2013 | Pacific Northwest Ironworkers & Employers Apprenticeship and Training Committee Local #14 (Program 181)Occupation: Ironworker Applications are taken on a year-round basis (as indicated) at the following locations: Ironworkers Apprenticeship Training Center Ironworkers Local #14 Union Hall Ironworkers Local #14 Union Hall The Pacific NW Ironworkers JATC#14 information can be found on several web pages, designed for the purpose of recruiting interested persons, these web sites are: Announcement of Opportunities (65 KB
Added February 7, 2013 | I.E.C of Washington Apprenticeship (Program 519) Occpations: Construction Electrician, Residential Electrician Applications are available at the IEC Apprenticeship business office 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Updated January 20, 2013 | Western States Boilermakers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 246)Occupation: Boilermaker Applications are issued on the first business Wednesday of each month. |
Added January 20, 2013 | Oregon SW Washington IUOE Local 701 & AGC JATC MA # 1041 Occupation: Operating engineer, Heavy Duty Repairer Applications being taken: February 18 – March 1, 2013 P.O. Box 85 |
Added April 24, 2012 | District Council #5: Occupations: Painting, Drywall Finishing, Floor Covering, Striping, Glazing. Applications are accepted year round and are available
at: Western Washington Painter Only information flyer (672 KB PDF / 1.8 min) |
Updated: August 21, 2012 | Western Washington Sheet Metal JATC (Program 74)Occupations: Residential Sheet Metal Worker, Sheet Metal Service Technician, Sheet Metal Worker, and "Sheet Metal Test, Adjust and Balance Technician". Where and when to apply: Additional Information:
Updated January 26, 2012 | Washington State UBC JATC (Program 128) WOMEN ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO APPLY!
For More Information Please Visit: http://www.carpenterspnwrc.org |
Updated November 26, 2012 | Puget Sound Electrical JATC (Program 134)Occupations: Inside Wireman, Low Energy/Sound and Communication Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Neon and Electrical Sign Installer, Outdoor Lighting and Traffic Signal Installer, and Residential Wireman. 550 SW 7th Street Apprenticeship
Program Qualifications information sheet (135
Updated June 06, 2011 | Western Oregon & SW Washington Painters JATC (Program 241/MA1024)Occupation: Painter/Decorator For more information: www.paintertraining.org |
Added June 12, 2010 | City of Tacoma — Water Division Apprenticeship Committee (Program 59)Occupation: Potable Water Supply and Service Worker Applicants for this program must first be hired as a Water Utility Worker through the normal City of Tacoma highering process. Job openings can be viewed: www.cityoftacoma.org/Page.aspx?nid=7 Once hired as a permanent Water Utility Worker, individuals must serve a nine-month probationary period. After three months of probation, candidates are eligible to apply to the apprenticeship program and are accepted pending available space. All permanent Water Utility Workers are required to enter and successfully complete the apprenticeship training within three and a half years from their permanent hire date. Water Utility Worker Minimum qualifications;
Tacoma Water Website: www.mytpu.org/tacomawater/ |
Updated December 13, 2010 | Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho Cement Masons JATC (Program 142)Occupation: Cement Mason Applications are available on a year-round basis to all interested individuals at: 2110 N. Fancher Way OP&CMIA Local #72 |
Updated April 26, 2010 | Inland Empire Roofers and Employers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 214)Occupation: Roofer Applications are accepted Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. on a year-round
basis at the following: OR M.G. Wagner Co. |
Updated November 18, 2010 | LU 112 - NECA Electrical Apprenticeship Committee (Program 81)Occupations: Construction Electrician, Limited Energy Technician, Residential Electrician Applications are available at the following location: |
Updated December 15, 2010 | Northwest Independent Contractors Association Apprenticeship Committee (Program 1795)Occupation: Carpet, Linoleum & Soft Tile Layer Applications can be found online at nicatraining.com can be submitted year round. Applications will be taken by Fax at 509-267-3159 for statewide work. Applicants will be referred to Training Agents (Employers) who can sponsor the applicant for apprenticeship in their geographical area. Any questions, please call Kris at 509-750-7553. |
Updated February 20, 2010 | Northwest Line Construction Industry JATC (Program 487)Occupation: Construction Lineman 9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 101 Vocational Outside Line Training (VOLT) Academy information (1,190 KB PDF / 3 min) Application available year around. Can be filled out in person or
mail in a written request for an application to the above address. |
Added July 5, 2010 | Pierce County Meatcutters Apprenticeship Committee (Program 92)Occupation: Meatcutter The meat Industry Apprenticeship Program works with partner employers to give apprentices knowledge and skills through a combination of formal instruction and real-world relevant on-the-job training. Women and minorities are encouraged to participate! This is a 2-year Meat Industry Apprenticeship and you will learn:
This program covers the following county's: Grays Harbor, Lewis, Pacific, and Pierce. Pierce County Meatcutters Apprenticeship Committee (Prog 92) NOTE: Apprentices for this program are referred directly from participating employers. You must be an employee of a participating employer before being accepted into this program. |
Updated February 20, 2010 | Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 210)Occupations: Power Line Clearance and Tree Trimmer 9817 NE 54th Street, Suite 101 Application available year around. Can be filled out in person or
filled out on-line at the website and mailed in. |
Added July 5, 2010 | Skookum Corporation and Directorate of Logistics, Ft. Lewis, WA Apprenticeship Committee (Program 1670)Occupations: Medium/Heavy Diesel Mechanic, Brake and Air Systems Technician, Drive Train Systems Technician, Electronic Systems Technician (Motor Vehicles), and Steering and Suspension Technician. To be able to apply to this apprenticeship program, you must already be an employee of the Skookum Corporation. Skookum Corporate Office This company has a mission statement of supporting individuals with disabilities and of having 75% of its workforce as having a certified disability. You must be able to provide documented proof of disability for all occupations EXCEPT Medium/Heavy Diesel Mechanic to be able to apply. |
Updated June 14, 2010 | Western Washington Cement Masons Apprenticeship (Program 61)Occupation: Cement Mason Applications are accepted year round and are available at: OR Cement Masons & Plasterers Local 528
information flier (81 KB PDF) |
Added July 30, 2010 | Western Washington Plasterers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 106)Occupation: Plasterer Request and return applications at: |
Updated November 30, 2009 | Pacific Northwest Ironworkers and Employers Local #86 Apprenticeship Committee (Program 141)Occupations: Ironworker Apply on site and in person.
Wage: Starting wage for apprentices is $23.80 per hour. |
Updated December 3, 2008 | Washington Construction Teamsters Apprenticeship Committee (Program 231)Occupations: Teamster Applications are available year round Additional information that would apply:
Added January 2, 2008 | Southwest Washington Asbestos Workers, Heat and Frost Insulators Apprenticeship Committee (MA#1052/WSATC 0179)Occupation: Heat and Frost Insulator Applications are accepted 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through
Friday |
Updated December 3, 2008 | Inland Empire Plumbing and Pipefitting Industry Apprenticeship Training Committee (Program 53)Occupations: Maintenance Plumber/Steamfitter, Plumber, Refrigeration Fitter, Residential Plumber, Steamfitter Applications are accepted each Thursday, 1 to 3 p.m. on a
year-round basis at the following: |
Updated May 26, 2006 | Seattle and Vicinity Sprinkler Fitters Apprenticeship Committee (Program 66)Covers Island, King, Kitsap, Pierce, Skagit, Snohomish and Thurston Counties. Occupation: Sprinkler Fitter Applications are available each Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. except
holidays at the following location: |
Added March 20, 2006 | Seattle Area Roofers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 113)Occupation: Roofer Applications are available each Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. except holidays at the following location: Seattle Labor Temple |
Northwest Laborers Apprenticeship Committee (Program 71)Occupations: Laborer, Laborer (City of Seattle), Laborer (Shipyard Worker) Any questions, call 800-554-4457 or 800-240-9112. |
Spokane Home Builders Association Apprenticeship Committee (Program 288)Occupation: Residential Carpenter Applications are accepted Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to Noon and
1 – 4 p.m., on a year-round basis at the following location: |
Portland Sheet Metal Workers JATC (Program 242)Occupation: Sheet Metal Worker Where to apply: |
Seattle Heat Frost Insulators & Asbestos Workers JATC (Program 80)Occupations: Asbestos Workers Apply Monday thru Friday 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at: Additional information:
Files in Acrobat format can be received in a different format by contacting the Apprenticeship Section.


text:
One should either be a work of art, or wear a work of art.
Aline Weber by Camilla Akrans for Vogue Japan, August 2011
(Source: fashiongonerogue.com)
Posted Wednesday Jul 11 8pm 3 notes
Thinkwilde is dedicated to showcase the finest fashion photography and sartorial moments, both on and off the runway. Are you a fashion photographer, designer or stylist and want to be featured on Thinkwilde? Get in touch!


text:
Instructions to change your password should arrive in your inbox in a few moments.
Enter your email address below and we'll send you an email with instructions to create a new password.
Send Password
Craig Ferguson sits in the auditorium of his former high school in Cumbernauld. Photo: Sonja Flemming/CBS ©2012 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Top Story
What Is The Minimum Gear Necessary To Start Out In Video Production?At the end of the day, it all comes down to KNOWING your gear I am often asked what is the minimum gear necessary to start out in video as a serious hobby. Obviously a video camera is required and as to which one, that could be an essay all by itself, but in as much of a nutshell as I can make it, for the long term it is best if you get one that has a bundle of manual controls as well as being fully automatic (for when you start out). Read More >> related storiesFeature stories
Forget Using Smartphone Cams!You Can Shoot Like A Pro With These Budget CamcordersLately, users have shied away from using lower priced camcorders in favor of shooting video with their smartphones and this is a bit sad in my opinion. The quality of footage from a phone can never replicate that of even the least expensive of genuine camcorders due to a number of factors, not the least being the lens. The physical design is also a factor; camcorders are built the way they are for a reason, primarily the ergonomics with everything at your fingertips. And of course, the camcorder is always the right way up, shooting proper 16:9 high definition footage (PROPER high def) in landscape mode and not portrait as smartphones do. So which are the best low cost camcorders on the market? With a budget of $500, we wondered just what you could get... Read More >>The JVC GC-PX100 CamcorderI love this camcorder - it is truly a step forward in design and has been carefully thought out towards its intended marketEvery once in a while, a piece of equipment comes out from a vendor that grabs you by the throat and gives you a shake as it yells, "Look at me!". The new JVC GC-PX100 is such a beast. In terms of camcorders, the GC-PX100 is quite different; the shape is different, access to controls is different and even some functionality is different. Read More >>The Panasonic HC-V520M CamcorderBuilt in wi-fi support with "Real Time Broadcasting"If you are into sports video, you know that it almost a given that you need a decent zoom to get the action (and it goes without saying, a tripod as well). In still photography terms, my experiences in motor sport suggest a 200mm is the minimum and probably a 400mm the optimal. Of course you need to allow factors such as low light and depth of field to get the best of them. Panasonic has obviously realized this in terms of the video world and released the HC-V520M, a single CMOS hi-def camcorder that will sit easily in the palm of your hand, but sports a genuine 50x optical zoom and an "intelligent" 80x Read More >>The Canon HF G25 CamcorderThe HF G25 is a well rounded camcorder well suited to the documentary and short film makerAnd still they keep coming. Today we received a new Canon HF G25 for testing, and true to recent form for most of the latest camcorder releases, the features and functions are truly staggering. This camera is designed to be fully automatic or as manual as you like. Things such as Auto Gain can be adjusted as can focus preset and a manual focus assist. Zebra patterning is there as are white balance presets for daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten and by colour temperature. Read More >>The Sony PMW-200 CamcorderA production camera that will suit the needs of documentary maker and short film aficionado alikeThe power of a motor vehicle is usually measured in kilowatts (although still more easily identified by most in the "old currency" of brake horse power). Sadly this is not always an accurate measure of grunt as other factors should also be brought into the equation such as power-to-weight ratios and so on. Similarly, most non-professionals (and advertising blurb and salespeople) tend to measure how good a camcorder is by its zoom factor, number of megapixels or even its internal storage capacity. While all of these are a small part in the total power factor they are by no means anywhere near the be-all and end-all. Read More >> Hands on with Mozilla`s Firefox OS for phones
Mozilla wants to democratize the smartphone market with Firefox OS, which is designed to run on low-cost smartphones and will come to the develop
Read More NBCNews `Best of CES`
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy
Read More Why Your Next Laptop Won`t Be Just a Laptop
A look at the newest hybrid laptop /tablets from the annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.
Read More TVs, Touchscreens & Forks at CES
Visit NBCNews.com for breaking news , world news , and news about the economy
Read More Robonaut Operates Task Board in Space
Photo Credit: NASA
In the International Space Station's Destiny laboratory, Robonaut 2 is pictured on Jan. 2, du
Read More |


text:
Jul 14, 2009 04:55 PM | 2
In a bid to take the lead in algae-based biofuels, ExxonMobil will plow $600 million into genome guru Craig Venter's company Synthetic Genomics and plans to construct a pilot facility in San Diego.
"This is the largest—to our knowledge—single investment in really trying to produce biofuels," Venter said in a telephone conference this morning. Venter is the hard-charging geneticist best known for running the private venture that sequenced the human genome. In 2005 he founded Synthetic Genomics to apply the tools of genetics to environmental and energy problems.
The company has genetically engineered photosynthetic algae, including cyanobacteria and single-celled microalgae, to use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide directly into long-chain hydrocarbons that can be processed for diesel, gasoline and other transportation fuels. Venter plans to pipe in the carbon dioxide from power plants or refineries.
With more than 100 algae companies competing in the biofuel sector, he has some stiff competition. Indeed one industry leader, GreenFuel Technologies, closed shop in May. Most of these algal biofuel outfits must either dispose of the green muck left over from fuel extraction process or market it as cattle feed or fertilizer.
Venter claims to be able to turn algal cells into tiny factories that continuously secrete fuel, which cuts down on waste. The company's algae are currently 10 times more efficient per acre than corn-based biofuels and three times more efficient than palm oil plantations. Even so, Venter said the ExxonMobil deal also calls for further research to optimize the algae strain and build a "greenhouse facility" for growing the algae "very soon."
But Jane Rissler, an expert in agriculture biotechnology at the left-leaning advocacy group Union of Concerned Scientists isn't holding her breath. "It would be prudent to have a great deal of skepticism about the ultimate success of this," she says. "As you add more genes and more manipulations—at least in plants—it seems to reduce the degree of success."
A separate concern, Rissler says, is the potential environmental impact of large-scale agriculture of genetically engineered petroleum-producing algae, either in contained bioreactors or open ponds, particularly when the effort is spearheaded by a multinational corporation not known for its ecological stewardship. "I think one would almost have to assume that some [algae] would be released in the environment," she says. "It becomes a serious risk that would need to be fully assessed."
Image of service station sign courtesy via TheTruthAbout Flickr
More News Blog: Next: Teen's broken heart mends--literally--after grafted heart is removed Previous: New analysis identifies pitchers at risk for shoulder injury
Seems like a reasonable research project to me.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to thisArticles like this seem to be increasing. It's a clear sign of more general recognition that we are starting to hit real limits in our quest for economic growth and in trying to accommodate growing populations aspiring to ever more resource intensive lifestyles. Trying to sustain the unstainable is ultimately doomed to failure, by definition. We'd be better off accepting limits (since they are real) and trying to live sustainably within them.
Reply | Report Abuse | Link to this
Deadline: Jan 27 2014
Reward: $15,000 USD
The Dow Chemical Company is the leading producer of polyalkylene glycols (PAGs) used in synthetic fluids and lubricants where petroleum,
Deadline: Jan 11 2014
Reward: $20,000 USD
Conventional washing machines cause excessive damage and wrinkling to clothes primarily during the water removal step. With the introduc
Powered By:


text:
[b]Ages over 18 months to 4 years.[/b] Even flying fairies like exploring the neighborhood on a cute ride! With its colorful design and wings that flap, preschoolers will love zipping Abby Cadabby around on her sweet scooter! Includes Abby Cadabby figure, scooter, trunk and flag. Sesame ......More
SESAME STREET PLAYSKOOL LET'S ROCK! Elmo Rock out with LET'S ROCK Elmo! Dressed in a concert-style tee, Elmo takes the stage singing and making music - and preschoolers can too! Elmo comes with his very own microphone and two instruments - a tambourine and a drum set. Preschoolers can choose ......More
SESAME STREET PLAYSKOOL LET'S ROCK! Elmo Guitar Preschoolers can put on a rockin' performance with the LET'S ROCK Elmo Guitar! Packed with fun features, the Guitar includes three preschool tunes, three modes of play, light-up keys and a fun whammy bar! For even more rockin' fun, the ......More


text:
August has not disappointed in terms of where the temperatures are supposed to be -- and where they are supposed to be is HOT. Our recent string of heat hit a head this past Friday after the official temperature at Easterwood Airport went as high as 105°....and that is before you factor in the "feels like" heat index.
Not that it helps any with the fact that it will be hot (and likely 100°) again this afternoon, but let's put this summer's heat into perspective with last summers. By the time last year, Bryan / College Station had already racked up 41 100°+ days and was on it's way to the 42nd on the 14th of August. This year, yesterday only went down as the 13th triple digit day in 2012. Again, not that it actually helps with the fact that you are going to be sweating it out for another day...but at least it is a moral victory to keep in the back of your mind.
Actual Temperatures vs. What it Feels Like
It's not the heat, it's the humidity. You've heard it all of your life and know the truth behind the statement. While highs will top off on either side of 100° this afternoon, it will feel as hot as 102° to 106° when you factor in your heat index by the end of the afternoon (calculated with dewpoints between 68° and 72°). Below is a look at the regions highs followed by a daypart forecast for Bryan / College Station (bottom, green line is expected air temperature & top numbers are expected heat index values):
Pattern For the Next Couple of Days
Natural relief from Mother Nature isn't something that you should expect much of. You'll notice things get a bit breezy as we move into Wednesday and Thursday. A trough of low pressure (yellow dashed line) will set up on the lee side of the Rockies which will help stir winds up to 5-15mph with gusts upwards of 20mph. A stalled front just to our north should be the focal point for storms in the state -- a few of which may hold together long enough to drift south into our area -- overall rain chance is at 20% or less, however.
Soggy Weekend Plans?
Still time to fine tune the details -- but it looks like you may want to have a Plan B in your back pocket for any outdoor weekend plans. A weak cold front will slide into Texas starting on Friday as deeper tropical moisture moves in to South and Southeast Texas thanks to the remnants of Tropical Depression Seven. Those to factors together are slated to increase the cloud cover, bring lift into the atmosphere and spark up showers and thunderstorms throughout a Friday to Monday period (at least). Best chance for that rain looks to fall on Saturday, for now, but details could change -- something we'll be diving into over the next couple of days....


text:
Home > Products > Eleiko Products > Powerlifting Sets > The Emperor |
The Bar We kick off The Emperor set with our renowned Eleiko powerlifting bar. Made from the purest Swedish steel and hardened to resist very heavy loads, each bar features deep knurling to provide an extremely good grip. The 50mm sleeves are mounted on bronze bearings specially designed for powerlifting to ensure the smoothest of rotations. The sleeves are affixed to the bar by means of internal rings at the end of the shaft that lock it into place. These are recessed within the surrounding sleeve and are capped to prevent any outside contamination. We never compromise the integrity of the sleeve by fastening it with side screws. We guarantee the Eleiko bar will be maintenance free and the locks will never, ever work loose. It's all part of what defines that special "Eleiko Feeling".
The Plates Back in the day they were so inconsistent that big competitions required the referees to weigh the plates for record attempts before the event even started. Fortunately, Eleiko's machine calibrated plates made this a footnote in history. Eleiko plates are machined, calibrated and painted from a single, solid piece of iron. There are no brass weight inserts that can fall out. Eleiko craftsmanship is so impressive, that these plates are practically a functional piece of art. You'll always know your lifts are true with Eleiko. The Collars A pair of precision 50 mm chrome collars ensure the snuggest of fit for worry free performance. The Complete Emperor Set is Now Available at a Special Introductory Price of $4,454.90 Call 1-800-627-3145 or Email for Special Pricing Offers! The Emperor Set Includes:
Call 1-800-627-3145 or Email for a Freight and Packing/Handling Quote. |


text:
Bully Truck Accessories Stainless Steel Step Bars
Bully Nerf Bars are a step above the rest. The bars are made of the highest quality materials and backed with a lifetime warranty. These tube steps are mandrel bent for a sleek, smooth appearance and the 6 stage polishing process creates a mirror like shine. Installation is a breeze as the nerf bars are designed to use existing holes in the truck frame. Bully nerf bars will add a more rugged appearance to your truck than running boards.
Ask the Experts about this Pilot Automotive Tube Steps - Running Boards
Info for this part was:
At etrailer.com we provide the best information available about the products we sell. We take the quality of our information seriously so that you can get the right part the first time.Let us know if anything is missing or if you have any questions.


text:
An online extension of my editorial home at Making Magique. My diary and scrap book of sorts from life on the go from instagrams, snapshots by friends, and other bits and bobs of life.
Follow @MakingMagique
Sometimes I just like to stand outside in the #nofilter (Taken with Instagram)
Loading posts...


text:
1 - 1 out of 1 results for USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 802.11a Intel Laptops (About)
The Tecra range are thick-skinned work laptops that are designed to be tough, secure and to keep you always connected. Built...
Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy Find, Compare, Read Reviews & Buy USB 3.0 Wi-Fi 802.11a Intel Laptops - 300GB to 499GB - ATI/AMD - 4.0lbs to 4.9lbs - 4GB or More Online @ Yahoo Shopping Want to see your products in Yahoo Shopping? Build your own online store or Advertise with us. Sitemap All Brands
Information about prices, products and merchants is provided by third parties and Yahoo does not guarantee the accuracy or reliability of the information.


text:
Down East 2013 ©
The first career museum retrospective for American painter Lois Dodd will feature paintings that define the places and subjects that have mattered most in her nearly 60-year career—views of New York City's Lower East Side from her apartment windows; of the woods and gardens of Midcoast Maine; and wintery scenes near her family home in New Jersey. Dodd was a key member of New York's postwar art scene and part of the wave of modern artists who explored the coast of Maine in the latter half of the 20th century. The exhibition will feature 51 works ranging in date from 1955's Pasture to 2010's self-portrait Shadow with Easel.
Museum hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Friday: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
[1] http://www.portlandmuseum.org/exhibitions-collections/current.shtml


text:
The heart of Rhode Island is Narragansett Bay, a sparkling body of gentle ocean water which is considered the state's greatest natural resource. Bountiful fishing and shellfishing, challenging sailing conditions, quiet coves and wide, sandy beaches make the bay ideal for water sports. For more than 50 years, 12-meter yachts competed on the bay for sailing's prestigious America's Cup, earning host city Newport the nickname "Sailing Capital of the World."
With over 400 miles of coastline, it's no wonder that boating is one of Rhode Islander's favorite pastimes. Each season, more than 100 boating related events are held on the Rhode Island and Block Island sounds and Narragansett Bay. Maritime events and attractions include weekly yacht club regattas, trans-Atlantic ocean races, canoe and kayaking tours, international boat shows and nautical museums.
Always obey the rules of the waterways and to contact local harbormasters with any questions. The United States Coast Guard is available for emergencies and may be contacted on Channel 16 or at their local stations. Also, boat towing services may also be contacted on Channel 16.
Currently, a boating license is not required to operate a private vessel in Rhode Island waters, however boating clinics and classes are offered in several local towns. Remember the importance of being a responsible boater. For more information contact the Boating and Safety Coordinator at 401-222-2284.
For a listing of Saltwater and Freshwater fishing sites contact Rhode Island Tourism Division, 401-278-9100 for a free Outdoor Activity Guide or call Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Fish & Wildlife, 401-222-3075


text:
I envision myself working as a legal interpreter in the future. To pursue my goal, it's necessary to obtain professional English skill, which will allow me to translate documents for my clients. Furthermore, in my hometown of Okinawa, there are numerous opportunities to speak English with foreigners. Therefore, English will widen my career goals, my world view, and my associates.
My life revolves around sports, specifically, competitive swimming. I came to the U.S. to improve my skills in swimming and to develop my English. In Los Angeles, I met interesting people that definitely changed my mind about American life.When I first arrived, I could only say a few words in English but CAL America helped me so much. I studied a lot of stimulating subjects, learned a great deal of knowledge, and established new friendships. I travel around the world a lot, but I definitely want to keep in touch with the special people which INext year I will study at an American University, where I can refine my mastery of English and swimming.
Thank you Cal America!
Today is my last day at Cal America Education Institute. I have been studying at Cal America for about a year and a half. It's been a wonderful time for me and I really enjoyed my studies because of the positive atmosphere, experienced teachers and sociable students. I have met peers and colleagues from many countries while being here, and I'm extremely happy I became real friends with so many of them. Also, Cal America gave me an opportunity to prepare for my future studies and for my future career. Thank you, Cal America! I love you! I wish everybody all the best and I hope to cross paths again in the future.
I have never been bored studying English. The key to my studies is to have fun and to enjoy the challenge. English is not only for international communication but it is an important tool that unifies and connects us into one global village. Cal America is a wonderful institution, which makes studying English exciting.
I study English because it's a very important language worldwide. Additionally, it helps me to learn new things about interesting topics. Finally, it helps me to meet new people from different backgrounds and cultures. If I study hard, I can someday attend a great university!
My experience studying at Cal America was stupendous. First of all, the professors are very qualified. They always know the correct answers and the easiest explanations to teach us. Moreover, after studying just a few days, I felt like I was learning English with new friends. Also, the academic staff always helps me when I need it. The academic program is really complete, and it covers all areas. Furthermore, I enriched my knowledge by meeting students from different countries because they have shown me their customs, such as traditional cuisine, clothing and cultural tastes. Finally, I am very thankful to everyone to have this pleasant experience at Cal America.
I came to the United States a year and a half ago from Russia. I could barely speak English! At first, school was very difficult but gradually I learned to love it. Eventually, my English improved and now I believe that it is the easiest language to learn. Knowing English makes me more confident and provides me with more professional opportunities in my future career. Overall, I strongly believe that English is very important for success because of educational opportunities and globalization.
My experience within the institute was one of the best ones. It achieved my objective in the English course, the teachers are very good people and excellent teachers. All I have left is to say thank you to them and give them big hugs! We met a lot of people of different nationalities, which makes your stay pleasant. You learn about different cultures and meet new (and friendly!) people; for me they were of the best ones I've met and I will always keep them in my heart.
Cal America shared Cal America Education Institute's photo.
Complete the sentence with the #English word American activist D.M. Dellinger used!
Tell us your answer in the comments!
Share freely!
All "Complete The Sentence" game squares are on Pinterest!
Follow calamerica!
Visit our website for spoken English classes in Los Angeles California and our English usage blog!
Cal America shared Umaporn Mangkalakeeree's photo.
Coffee! My favorite!!! :D
Cal America shared Umaporn Mangkalakeeree's photo.
...deliver to Los Angeles?
Cal America shared Umaporn Mangkalakeeree's photo.
Looking good Amy!
Cal America shared BBC News's photo.
"Our nation has lost its greatest son." http://bbc.in/18c1j6g
South Africa's first black president and anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela has died, South Africa's president says.
Mr Mandela, 95, led South Africa's transition from white-minority rule in the 1990s, after 27 years in prison. He had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital.
In a statement on South African national TV, Mr Zuma said Mr Mandela had "departed" and was at peace.
By: BBC News
Los Angeles has the lowest cost of living compared to 6 other North American destinations for international English students!!! Come study #English in #LA with Cal-America!!
Compute information about What do you want to calculate or know about?.
This clip was created on Wed Dec 04 17:55:51 CST 2013, with Wolfram|Alpha. Get access to the world's facts and data and calculate answers across a range of topics, including science, nutrition, history, geography, engineering, mathematics, linguistics, sports, finance, music...
Cal America shared Cal America Education Institute's photo.
Complete the sentence with the #English verb that our very own Harvard educated #ESL teacher Gannon Kinney used!
Tell us your answer in the comments!
Share freely!
All "Complete The Sentence" exercises are on Pinterest! Follow calamerica!
For spoken English classes in Los Angeles California and our English usage blog, visit our website! — with Gannon Lowell and Cal America.