text:
Faith, in science and logic or Belief in a higher power helps shape who we are. Because reality may go on more then one scale. This includes our own, which is brought out by our perspective of things.
I don't think religion is needed to keep a society together. In fact, I think in some cases it would do more harm than good. So I don't think religion is needed in that aspect.
I do think that the human psyche needs a belief system to look to. Whether it be a religion or science. I think that everyone needs something to look toward to help them shape their beliefs. In that sense, I think religion or rather some sort of belief is needed.
So all in all, in community settings it wouldn't be needed but for the individual I think religion or some form of belief is needed.
Faith, in science and logic or Belief in a higher power helps shape who we are. Because reality may go on more then one scale. This includes our own, which is brought out by our perspective of things.
"Walk in with Reason, and leave with Passion."
OK stop the insults. I can read fine, i just don't like being told I can't. I have aspergers' so piss off.
In my personal opinion religion is needed. However when discussing religion one needs to have an open mind. My reasoning for saying that is based on personal experience. I have many friends that are bible thumpers, atheist, Wicca, druid, evolutionist, and realist. We regularly discus religion and our personal opinions on it. The way I see it is no really knows what is the right thing to believe, it's not like someone is going to die and come back and tell us which religion is the right one, or if religion matters. In addition to that, think of this. When some one is lying on the ground about to die what is the first thing they yell out. Most the time it's OH GOD. You never here people call out to Satan, Darwin, or some other scientist. In my life I have noticed something to be constant, which is the belief in GOD, Lord Jesus, the Holly father. For others that maybe different.
Thank you for that post. I don't have the communication skills to tell someone that.
I think it is needed.
I agree. And yes it is the people that make the desision to pull the trigger or make the bombs but if they had religion then they wouldn't have had the thouhgt to do it.Originally Posted by TetsuoShima9
Religion is supposed to teach us the wrongs and rights and the bible says that we are not to kill other man. it is a crime of legal and moral laws.
And yes the jihad do kill because of their god but that is there culture.
I also belive that with religion there is hope. And with hope you can feel as if you can do whatever you want and that your life hasn't ended because somthng bad happend.
This is how I see this. I dont agree with it. This is what I think is wrong. People in general that do not go to church will pray when somthing goes wrong. But never when things are good.Originally Posted by Astoroth
That is just not right to me. Mainly because you expect "God" the one being you never took interest in until somthing goes wrong to fix everything because something goes bad. That is like making it seem like he is the reason that the bad stuff happend.
You only have interest in him when you have problems but once the problems go away you could care less of his existence.
That jsut dosn't seem right to me.
but thats just me.
Free will is what that's called. God gave it to us when he created us. He wants to go to him by choice. Not just when everything is bad, but also good. He wants us to rejoice for all time, and to exalt him. What is a church described as? In the bible and early books a church is described as a meeting of people who speak the word of God. It does not say it is a building or any other man made structure; it is but a meeting of people. Thus this very internet site is a church, generally speaking because we are discussing God. I personally do not go to church, but I do not forget about god. I pray every night, for all that is good in my life, and pray for the bad to go away. However one should not think of religion as a (do this, do that, and nothing else.) Religion with god is a relationship (Not a bad one, for those immature people.) Just like any other relationship one has to give a little (Praise) to receive a little (enlightenment, good fortune, etc.)
YES!! I TOTALLY AGREE!!Originally Posted by shoru
You should most definatly pray no matter what is going on.
I could have never put it better myself


text:
Casey Anthony doesn't have many friends these days.
According to a poll by the E-Poll Market Research group where 1,000 people over 13 were asked, Casey Anthony was found to be the most hated person in all of America. Ninety-four percent of the people that knew of Casey Anthony said that they didn't like her with 57 percent saying she was creepy and 60 percent saying she was cold. Anthony beat out 6,000 other celebrities, too! That's a lot of people.
Anthony beat out O.J., Octomom and Howard Stern for the position. What, we couldn't get any Faux News or Tea Party people to top out the spot? For shame!
More On Bossip!
Pure Comedy: Funniest Tweets From Thanksgiving 2014
Birds: A Gallery Of Celebrity 'Turkeys' Rocking Feathers
Pure Comedy: Funniest Reactions To Chris Brown & Crunchy Karrueche's Latest Breakup
Thanksgiving Canceled: 20 People Who Should Be Banned From Cooking
Celebrity Cribs: Chipotle Coppin' Fly-'Em-Out Baller Javale McGee Buys $800,000 High-Rise Vegas Condo [Photos]

subset: commoncrawl


text:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - The rebound in U.S. home values over the past couple of years has placed many homeowners in a better position to sell their home for a profit.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Sales of previously owned homes rose for a third straight month in June, pushing activity to the highest level in eight months and providing evidence that housing is regaining lost momentum.
Ah, the good old days before Proposition 13.
LOS ANGELES (AP) - These homes are set apart by their amenities - for dogs.
Whether you're beautifying your landscape with a lawn mower and hedge trimmer or using a chain saw to clear space for that deck you've always dreamed of, it's important to take proper care when using outdoor power equipment. Safety measures help protect both the equipment and the people using it.
It's the perfect time to think green.
Your kitchen doesn't need a Matterhorn vista to stay on top of the latest "chalet chic" design trend. It's easier than you think to get this style by mixing rustic pieces with modern touches.
Summer is the ideal time to host events at home with family and friends. But is your home ready for summer soirees? The kitchen is the heart of the home and where people naturally congregate, so it's important it showcases your signature style and reflects the relaxed feeling of the summer season.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Would-be home sellers across the country are grappling with a once-in-a-lifetime problem: They have mortgage rates so absurdly low it would hurt them financially to sell.
The Ripon Garden Club is planning a field trip on Wednesday, Aug. 6, at 9 a.m. at Wild Blooms Flower & Produce Farm, 22828 North Ripon Road, Ripon.
Q: I have been divorced since 2010, and my ex still has 2 properties owned jointly with me. Is it at all possible that I can force the sale of these properties. Kay.
River Islands at Lathrop - the largest ever planned community in the Northern San Joaquin Valley - is off to a strong start.
There are regular backyard projects and then there are those special backyard projects that bring families closer together, both during the construction and while enjoying the finished piece.
When spring-cleaning uncovers a worn floor it may be time to consider purchasing a new one, especially if you're selling your home in the near future. A new floor, like refreshed paint and updated fixtures, makes a home more enjoyable to live in as well as more marketable.
Can you imagine a museum without paintings? Technology has impacted society in countless ways but many overlook its impact on the arts. The very phrase "the arts" might evoke images of oils, watercolors or sculpture but technology is inspiring a whole new generation of artists who are using new mediums to create their masterpieces.
Americans are renovating again, and instead of letting resale value alone drive their renovation choices, in 2014 homeowners are weighing many more factors. They are seeking renovations that are beautiful, luxurious and eco-friendly, and that both enhance resale value and their ability to age in place should they choose not to sell down the road.
If you are a first-time homebuyer defined as someone who hasn't owned a home in the last three years you could be eligible for $6,500 in interest free down payment assistance.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Average U.S. mortgage rates fell for the third straight week, making it more affordable to borrow to buy a home.
In the U.S. alone, approximately 60 million people suffer from asthma and allergies, which according to the American Lung Association can be triggered by mold for those who are allergic. As a responsible homeowner, it's essential to be aware of the many threats, such as mold and fire, which may cause harm to your family and your investment.
Cooler temperatures are on the horizon and now is the ideal time to begin checking items off your seasonal to-do list. Complete simple projects before the harsh winter weather arrives so your home is ready to enjoy in the coming season.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. home prices increased in August, yet the pace of these gains continues to slow, helping to improve affordability for would-be buyers.
Whether you're spending quality time with family or entertaining guests, few things compare to the cozy, warm and welcoming atmosphere created by a fire pit in the backyard. In fact, fire pits are among the most popular features for enhancing an outdoor living space, according to the 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects. Even better, with little experience and materials, you can build a fire pit in just a few hours.
The oil boom and skyrocketing housing prices west of the Altamont Pass are setting the stage for a 21st century Grapes of Wrath migration.
The tub tucked away in your home's master bathroom is so much more than a place to get clean. It's a calming refuge and therapeutic retreat after a busy, high-pressure day. Tub trends indicate that bathtubs are primarily used for soaking, while shower time is mainly for cleansing. The soaking tub has become the destination for relaxation amid today's fast-paced lifestyles.
Move over kitchens and bathrooms, homeowners are focusing on a new part of the home: the garage. No longer just a place to park the car and lawn equipment, today's garages are getting bigger and better. Here are a few quick and easy projects to create a useful and organized garage.
Don't sweat it if your home doesn't have central air-conditioning. Whether you live in an older house that can't accommodate ductwork, or you don't want to sacrifice your interior aesthetics with an unattractive air conditioning unit, you can still keep your home feeling - and looking - cool this summer with advanced air conditioning technology.
WASHINGTON (AP) - A key long-term U.S. mortgage rate dipped this week, the second drop after a large increase two weeks ago.
The addition of a new pet to the family is always a cause for celebration. Stress can occur, too, no matter how welcome the new addition. When you're thinking about adopting a pet from an animal shelter, some preparation can help ensure he or she is as safe and happy as possible.
As winter temperatures drop, the potential for higher utility bills goes up. Taking steps ahead of the cold season can help you trim costs and make your home more energy efficient, keeping those utility bills in check even as the winter weather rages.
Kitchen and bathroom remodeling projects can significantly add comfort, improve functionality and increase the home's resale value. Whichever reason drives homeowners to complete an improvement project, they need to pick one that also delivers a return on investment.


text:
Hi there,
we have around 100 Chinese boarders at our school and they're requesting access to several sites: qq.com, yy.com, baidu.com & tudou.com.
Some of these sites have SkyPe style software which they can use to contact folks and friends back home and this is where I an having trouble.
Access to the internet for is PC -> RM Smartcache -> Sonicwall NSA240 -> WWW
Basically if we take the qq software which is called Tencent QQ, I can get this to access the internet when bypassing our Smartcache box and go straight to our Sonicwall. There is nothing within the Smartcache logs to suggest anything is being blocked.
Strangely though, the software has an option to enter proxy details but even when you enter the correct proxy details and hit the test connection button, it says that it has failed to connect. A browser connects to the web fine but the software to me seems oblivious to whatever proxy settings are in place.
I'm banging my head against the wall with this as we're getting a lot of pressure from the parents of the chinese kids to get these working.
Anyone got any ideas?


text:
Houzz is the new way to design your home.
106 Muse, PA Cabinets and Cabinetry Professionals
When you think about cabinets, your mind probably goes straight to kitchens and bathrooms. But cabinetry professionals' abilities extend far beyond those obvious spaces. If you need built-in storage, shelving or custom case goods, no matter what the room or purpose, cabinetry experts can help. Their focus on details and space-planning skills can help you squeeze functionality from even the tiniest corners of your Muse, PA home. More
Macik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLC (724) 449-3257
Macik Custom Woodworking & Contracting, LLC is a family owned and operated business specializing in custom woodworking, cabinetry and interior renovations. Orrin and Matt Macik,... Read More
MapleTree FurnitureMakers & Company (724) 502-4099
Design/Build Custom Furniture and Custom Cabinetry Read More
Jack Calderone (412) 512-4173
I have designed and built a wide variety of woodworking and remodeling projects, but my favorite are custom built-ins. Much of my work has been on my own house, but I have also... Read More
Beahm & Son, Ltd. (724) 538-3300
For over 40 years Beahm & Son Ltd has been a family owned and operated business. Starting with Donald Beahm and continuing with his son Richard Beahm, Beahm & Son Ltd has been... Read More
Artisan Custom Woodwork LLC. (412) 719-9479
Full service Architectural Woodwork/Custom Cabinetry shop Read More
Kitchen Cabinet Factory Outlet (724) 733-0099
For 38 years our family business has stood for both quality and affordability. Our goal has always been to offer our customers tremendous service with low prices. Please come and... Read More
Ash Cabinetry (412) 951-8089
Fine Cabinets and Woodwork Read More
L'atelier Custom Woodworking Inc. (330) 549-9375
We fabricate all of our mill work and furniture. Our craftsmen complete all facets of woodworking from rough lumber to installation. A wide scope of finishes are realized at or... Read More
Gesler Custom Woodworking (412) 487-0875
Fine Custom Woodworking, Cabinetry & Furniture Read More
Canonsburg General Woodcrafting (724) 745-4310
Dealer Read More
Sims-Lohman (724) 316-0333
GRANITE It was 5 million years in the making. We install it in 5 days. Slab Showrooms + In-House Fabrication = 5-Day Turnaround from Template Our streamlined... Read More
Bonura Cabinets (412) 793-6790
We specialize in everything Cabinets/Kitchens to Interior Remodeling. All things cabinets for any room of the house and countertops of all kinds. We have our own line of Cabinets... Read More
River Valley Cabinet Works (740) 336-1998
River Valley Cabinet Works specializes in fine quality woodworking and renovations. Read More
List your business here for free - Learn More


text:
Arizona Cardinals
Veteran Yeremiah Bell believes in Arizona Cardinals
Yeremiah Bell has been around the NFL for a while.
The veteran's first season with the Arizona Cardinals will be his 10th, and this training camp is his third with a different team in the last three years.
Prior to signing with the Cardinals, he had spent the previous season with the New York with the Jets and the eight before that with the Miami Dolphins.
New coaches, new teammates, new defensive scheme. Well, sort of, because Bell spent time under Cardinals defensive coordinator Todd Bowles when the two were in Miami.
"It's a pressure defense, multiple looks," Bell told Arizona Sports 620's Bickley with Marotta about Bowles' style. "Coach Bowles likes to get after people.
"It's a good scheme. I think guys will have fun."
Bell believes the defense, which finished 12th in yards allowed, 17th in points surrendered and fourth in takeaways in 2012, will have more success in 2013 as long as everyone gets the mental aspect of the scheme down.
Furthermore, he's very confident that the Cardinals, who won just five games last season, will be much improved this time around.
"I think we're going to be a very good football team, I really do," he said. "Just from watching us at practice, the way we work.
"Coach Arians coming in and just getting his message across and guys buying in."
Bell says the team has bought in, which is one of the most important aspects of a franchise turning things around.
"Guys buying into the message, going out there working hard every day trying to get it right," he added. "If we do those things and continue to get better every day, we'll be a good football team."
Most Popular
Cardinals Audio
- Brock Huard, ESPN Seattle host - Friday November 21The Cardinals secondary will get physical with Seattle's wide receivers.
- Mark Schlereth- ESPN NFL analyst - Friday November 21ESPN NFL analyst Mark Schlereth breaks down the Cardinals' matchup with Seattle.
- Bickley Blast - Friday November 21Could Richard Sherman line up as a wide receiver against the Cardinals?
- It's Paul's Call with Paul Calvisi! - Friday November 21Paul�s Call tries to tackle the mystery that is Marshawn Lynch.
- Kurt Warner, Super Bowl-winning quarterback - Friday November 21Super Bowl winning-quarterback Kurt Warner thinks it's awesome how well the Cardinals are the playi


text:
Welcome to the gCaptain Forum.
This is the main area of the forum, all general merchant marine discussion goes here...
Today, 03:59 AM
Yesterday, 04:44 PM
Exploratory drilling, workboats, dynamic positioning, etc. All offshore oil and gas related posts. Drill crews, subsea hands and other O&G professionals welcome.
Explosion in West Delta block 105
Yesterday, 08:07 AM
August 26th, 2014, 06:25 AM
Breaking maritime news stories plus information on regulatory changes, problems facing the industry or new information that pertains to shipping.
Icebreaker report to congress 7/2014
Today, 04:49 AM
Today, 08:52 AM
A forum for members of US Coast Guard, Navy, Fire Departments and others working to make the seas a safer and more secure place to work.
Two USNS ships collide in Indian Ocean
Yesterday, 07:19 PM
A forum to discuss Maritime Academy news and information. 7 Maritime Academies in the States and numerous overseas are tasked with training Merchant Marine (Merchant Navy) officers, navy/Coast Guard officers, or members of the marine transportation industry. Students are trained in Marine Engineering, navigation, ship's administration, maritime law, personnel management, international law, customs, and many other subjects important to the task of running a large ship. This forum is to discuss news, information and all matters that relate to these institutions.
What is the life of a Mariner??
November 19th, 2014, 06:55 PM
Your place to discuss merchant marine jobs and advance your career. Also be sure to visit our view and post jobs on gCaptain's new Maritime Jobs Board.
Good bad and ugly of Weeks Marine
Yesterday, 08:01 PM
Craigslist for mariners. Buy, sell or trade maritime related goods or services. Note: This topic is currently open to all but we reserve the right to limit it based on forum participation or charge for future listings.
Russian Made "Poor Man's Machine Gun" for...
October 31st, 2014, 04:37 AM
Forum announcements plus questions, comments, concerns, bug reports, or discussions about this site go here.
Today, 04:21 AM
Scuttlebutt and Off-topic. Non-maritime talk plus jokes, rumors and innuendo belong here.
even today, you lousy Rebels still lose to us...
Today, 08:44 AM
Welcome to our newest member, SWestmaco


text:
November 28, 2014
The Murray Volunteer Fire Department assistant chief was having his Monday morning coffee, saw smoke, investigated and found a mobile home on fire.
Chris Spangler radioed in the call and Murray units responded quickly and were able to limit fire damage mainly to a bedroom of the structure at 9707 1st Avenue, the residence just to the north of the 75 Mart off Rock Bluff Road.
It was tense for firefighters at first. "There were cars in the driveway, we thought somebody might be in there, so we did a 'search and rescue,'" said Spangler.
But about 30 minutes later, it was learned the two adults and young child residing there had already left and firefighters concentrated on getting the fire out.
There was smoke damage throughout the structure. The state fire marshal is investigating the cause. The Red Cross assisted the family.
Click Here to access the online Public Inspection File
Viewers with disabilities can get assistance accessing this station's FCC Public Inspection File by contacting the station with the information listed below. Questions or concerns relating to the accessibility of the FCC's online public file system should be directed to the FCC at 888-225-5322, 888-835-5322 (TTY), or firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
BigOven Pro required (try it free)
Notice a categorization error? Let us know by clicking [alert editor] on the recipe page, in the ingredients box.
Fresh Abalone
Abalone Casserole
Abalone Chowder
Abalone with Oyster Sauce
Abalone in Shell (Chonbok Naengchae)
Abalone Soup #1
Squid a la Abalonetti
Abalone And Scallop Fritters
Abalone Stuffed with Crabmeat
Sauteed Abalone
Marinated Abalone
Abalone Saute
Fried Fresh Abalone
Pan-Fried Abalone
Abalone Meuniere Mandarin
Abalone Soup #2
Abalone With Oyster Sauce
Abalone Salad
Awabi Sakami (Sweet Cooked Abalone)
Discover new recipes, add your own, create grocery lists and plan your menus.


text:
An ultrasonic scanner for medical diagnostics is disclosed. The scanner includes an upper head assembly and a lower drive assembly. The upper head assembly includes a fluid chamber filled with a liquid acoustic couplant. An oscillating transducer is driven in an asymmetric motion by a linkage coupled off-center to a flywheel within the fluid chamber. An inflatable bladder is provided in the upper assembly which is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber. The application of force to the membrane boot of the scanner forces fluid into the bladder. Once the external pressure is removed, the bladder is biased such that it is compressed, thereby forcing fluid to return to the fluid chamber and maintaining a generally constant pressure within the chamber. Supporting electronics are provided including means for compensating for the asymmetric motion of the transducer.
1. An ultrasonic scanner comprising:
a hand-holdable housing including an upper head assembly and a lower drive assembly;
a fluid chamber within said upper head assembly, including a membrane defining a portion of said chamber for contacting a body;
a fluid disposed within said fluid chamber;
an ultrasonic transducer within said fluid chamber mounted for pivotal movement about an axis, such that ultrasound from said transducer passes through said membrane into said body;
drive means for pivoting said transducer about said axis in an asymmetric oscillatory motion, such that the time required for said transducer to sweep in one direction is different than the time required for said transducer to pivot in the opposite direction, said drive means including:
a flywheel disposed within said fluid chamber;
a motor coupled to said flywheel, for rotating said flywheel at a substantially constant motor speed;
linkage means disposed within said fluid chamber, including a link coupled off-center to said flywheel and to said transducer, for asymmetrically oscillating said transducer about said axis.
2. The scanner as defined by claim 1, further including encoder means coupled to said motor for dividing oscillations of said transducer into finite increments, such that the position of said transducer may be determined at any given time.
3. The scanner as defined by claim 2, further including electronic processing means coupled to said encoder means for compensating for the asymetric motion of said transducer, such that an ultrasonic pulse is emitted by said transducer at substantially the same position during each oscillatory sweep of said transducer.
4. The scanner as defined by claim 3, wherein said electronic processing means further includes look-up table memory means coupled to said encoder means to provide a signal to trigger the emission of an ultrasonic pulse from said transducer when said transducer is at predetermined positions.
5. The scanner as defined by claim 4, wherein said linkage means includes an "L"-shaped link having an arm and a strut, said arm being coupled to said transducer, and said strut being coupled off-center to said flywheel.
6. The scanner as defined by claim 5, wherein said strut is coupled to said flywheel by a locking bearing having an inner and outer engagement portion, said outer portion disposed above the surface of said flywheel and said inner portion pressed into engagement with said flywheel by a screw, whereby said outer portion and linkage means are free to rotate around said inner portion and screw.
7. The scanner as defined by claim 6, wherein said transducer emits ultrasonic pulses in the frequency range of 6 to 7.5 MHz.
This is a continuation of application Ser. No. 06/383,562, filed June 1, 1982, now abandoned.
1. Field of the Invention
The present invention relates to the field of ultrasonic scanners, and in particular, to ultrasonic scanners used for medical diagnostics.
2. Art Background
Within the past decade, the use of ultrasound for medical diagnostic purposes has found wide application. Unlike prior methods such as X-Ray, surgery or the like, ultrasonic energy as used in medical diagnostics is considered safe. Ultrasonic scanning is frequently used to obtain pictorial cross sections of the body, measuring the performance of the heart and blood flow and for identifying tumors, cysts, and other abnormalities. In addition, ultrasonic scanning has particular application to the examination of pregnant women and infants. In the field of obstetrics, ultrasonic scanning has almost completely supplanted older methods of visualizing the uterus.
In recent years, a variety of ultrasonic scanning systems have been developed (See, for example, U.S. Pat. Nos. 4,149,419 and 4,143,554, as well as co-pending U.S. patent application, Ser. No. 292,948, filed Aug. 14, 1981 which is assigned to the assignee of the present application).
However, when scanning a neonate (an infant less than one month old) or other small child, the ultrasonic scanner must be light, and the interface between the scanning transducer and skin sufficiently pliable, to insure mobility as well as comfort for the patient. In addition, the scanner must be sufficiently compact such that a neonate may be examined, for example through the fontanelle, without the necessity of removal from the intensive care isolette. However, ultrasonic scanners prior to the present invention were generally not designed for neonatal applications, and as a result are typically too cumbersome for use on neonates.
Moreover, most scanners used in the prior art do not incorporate the optimum transducer choice for neonate applications. Inasmuch as high frequency transducers are subject to attenuation with increasing penetration, scanners designed for subjects other than neonates generally use transducers with a frequency of less than 6 Mhz. However, since required penetration is minimal in the case of neonates, higher frequencies with attendent increased resolution may be successfully utilized. Accordingly, there exists a need for an ultrasonic scanner which will provide quality ultrasonic images of neonates and other infants, while maintaining comfort during the examination.
The present invention is designed for use in examining infants, particularly neonates, and incorporates feature not previously found in the prior art to provide improved ultrasonic scans and flexibility while maintaining patient comfort.
An ultrasonic scanner having particular application to neonate scanning is disclosed. A hand-holdable housing includes an upperr head assembly and a lower drive assembly. The upper head assembly includes a fluid chamber filled with a liquid couplant. An oscillating transducer is mounted on a linkage which is coupled off center to a flywheel within the fluid chamber. A motor disposed within the lower drive assembly rotates the flywheel thereby driving the transducer in an asymmetric oscillatory scanning motion. The placement of the transducer with its associated linkage within the fluid chamber significantly reduces friction, and provides for a smoother rotation of the transducer. A bladder is provided within the upper head assembly which is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber, and normally compressed by a spring. The application of external pressure to the membrane boot of the scanner causes increased fluid pressure within the fluid chamber, thereby expanding the bladder and compressing the spring. Once the external pressure is removed, the spring once again extends and compresses the bladder, thereby forcing fluid outward and maintaining a generally constant fluid pressure within the chamber. Supporting external electronics are provided including means for compensating for the asymmetric motion of the transducer, such that a stable continuous ultrasonic scan is achieved.
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing the overall shape of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a partial cut-away top view of the present invention as shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is a partial cross-section of the present invention, generally taken through section line 3--3 of FIG. 2.
FIG. 4 is a cross section of the upper head assembly of the present invention, taken along line 4--4 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 5 is a bottom view of the ultrasonic transducer base mount of the present invention taken along line 5--5 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 6 is cross-sectional view of the transducer base mount of the present invention taken along line 6--6 of FIG. 5.
FIG. 7 is a cross-sectional view of the lower drive assembly of the present invention taken along line 7--7 of FIG. 3.
FIG. 8 is a partial cross-sectional view of a fill port within the lower drive assembly taken along line 8--8 of FIG. 7.
FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view of the fill port of FIG. 8 taken along line 9--9 of FIG. 8.
FIG. 10 is a block diagram of the external circuitry utilized by the present invention to correct for the asymmetric motion of the ultrasonic transducer.
FIG. 11 is a diagramatical illustration of the transducer firing positions and the corresponding RAM look-up table output.
FIG. 12 is a cross-sectional view of the shoulder screw and flywheel taken along line 12--12 of FIG. 4.
An ultrasonic scanner having particular application to neonate scanning is disclosed. In the following description, numerous details are set forth such as specific frequencies, tolerances, thicknesses, etc., in order to provide a thorough understanding of the present invention. However, it will be obvious to one skilled in the art that the invention may be practiced without these specific details. In other instances, well-known components, structures and electrical processing means have not been described in detail in order not to obscure the present invention unnecessarily.
Referring now to FIGS. 1 and 2, the ultrasonic scanner of the present invention is indicated generally by reference numeral 20. The scanner 20 includes a generally cylindrical lower drive assembly 22 and a upper head assembly 24. As is illustrated, the upper head assembly 24 comprises a two-piece unit to permit easy assembly, both halves of the upper head assembly being secured together by seal screw 25. Thus, the scanner 20 is readily hand-holdable and is generally L-shaped to permit easy entry and mobility within confined areas, such as for example an intensive care isolette. As will be discussed, a soft membrane boot 26 is affixed to the upper head assembly 24, as illustrated, to permit ultrasonic signals to pass from the scanner into the patient's body 28. A cable 30 couples the scanner 20 with an electrical processing unit (not shown) which typically incorporates a cathode ray tube (CRT) in order to display the resulting ultrasonic image.
Referring now to FIG. 3, the upper head assembly 24 includes an open end 32 defined by flanged lips 34. Open end 32 is sealed by a soft flexible membrane boot 26 which permits ultrasound to pass from the scanner into the body which is to be examined. In the presently preferred embodiment, the boot 26 is comprised of SARAN and the thickness is sized such that it is sufficiently pliable to allow the scanner 20 to conform to the contour of a neonate's body.
The upper head assembly 24 includes a fluid chamber 36, one end of the fluid chamber being defined by the membrane boot 26. The fluid chamber 36 is filled with an ultrasonic liquid couplant, such as for example castor oil, as is known in the art, in order to match the acoustic impedance of the liquid to that of the patient's body. Thus, the velocity of ultrasound in the fluid approximately equals the velocity of ultrasound in the body 28. Appropriate seals are provided throughout the head assembly 24 to retain the fluid within the fluid chamber without leakage. Fill ports (see description relative to FIGS. 8 and 9) are used to fill the chamber 36, and portions of the fluid chamber are lined with an acoustic shield 37 in order to reduce ultrasonic reverberations within the fluid chamber. A window 38 is provided to allow the operator to insure that no air bubbles are present in the fluid chamber, inasmuch as the presence of gas bubbles may introduce artifacts into the ultrasonic image. As will be apparent, by appropriately tilting the scanner 20, the operator may view any bubbles which may be present in the chamber 36 through window 38, and remove them by unseating a seal screw 39 positioned adjacent to the window and guiding the bubbles through the screw passage out into the ambient environment.
An air space 40 is disposed within the upper head assembly 24, the upper portion of the air space 40 being defined by a removable lid 42 secured onto the head assembly by screw 44. Air space 40 houses a deformable and inflatable accordian like bladder 46. The bladder 46 is in fluid communication with the fluid chamber 36 through a passage 48 to allow fluid to pass into and out of the fluid chamber and bladder in response to pressure provided on the membrane boot 26, as will be described. A fitting 50 and appropriate sealing means are provided to insure that couplant fluid does not leak into the air space 40. A coil spring 52 is disposed above the bladder 46 and biases the bladder such that it is normally compressed without a significant quantity of couplant fluid being contained within it. Thus, it will be appreciated that in order to view bubbles through window 38 and remove them using screw 39, it is necessary to remove lid 42 and fold bladder 46 over. As illustrated in FIG. 3, upon the application of pressure 54 to the membrane boot 26, fluid within the fluid chamber 36 is forced through the passage 48 and into the bladder 46 thereby expanding it. The expansion of the bladder effectively increases the total volume of the fluid chamber, and thus compensates for the volume loss and resulting increased fluid pressure caused by the inward deformation of the membrane boot 26. The expansion of the bladder compresses the spring 52 toward lid 42. Once the pressure 54 is removed from the boot 26, the spring 52 once again compresses the bladder forcing the fluid back into the fluid chamber 36, thereby maintaining generally equal pressure within the fluid chamber at all times. The present invention's use of a compressible bladder permits the membrane boot 26 to be exceptionally pliable and to conform to the various surface features of the patient's body, while recovering its original shape after each scanning session.
An ultrasonic transducer 56 is mounted on a shaft 58 which is journaled at each end into the upper head assembly 24, for rotation about the shaft's longitudinal axis. As will be described, transducer 56 is oscillated in an asymmetric motion, and in the presently preferred embodiment operates in the frequency range of 6 to 7.5 MHz., with a focal length of approximately 5.4 centimeters. Although a variety of transducers may be used in conjunction with the present invention, it has been found that a transducer incorporating the above specifications provides optimum neonatal ultrasonic images. In addition, the use of compressible bladder 46 allowing the membrane boot to deform, permits transducer 56 to be placed closer to the patient's skin (typically within 5 mm), thereby significantly reducing ultrasonic reverberations and improving image quality. Shaft 58 is rotated within the upper head assembly 24 by a base mount 60 which is rigidly coupled to the shaft 58, by screws 62 and 64. Screws 62 and 64 are disposed generally at 90 degrees with respect to one another through threaded passages (see FIG. 5) within the base mount 60. With reference to FIGS. 3, 5 and 6, base mount 60 includes passage 66 through which the lower portion of shaft 58 passes. Once correctly positioned, screws 62 and 64 are tightened, thereby maintaining the transducer 56 in a fixed relationship with the base mount 60 during operation. As is illustrated, a coaxial 68 extends from the transducer 56 and is coiled around the lower portion 70 of the base mount 60, so as to preclude entanglement of the coaxial cable 68 and relieve strain created by the movement of the transducer.
The transducer 56 is driven in an oscillatory motion by an L-shaped link 72, which includes a strut 74 and an arm 76. The arm 76 is coupled for rotation to the base mount 60, with the strut 74 being coupled off-center to a flywheel 78 which is also disposed within the fluid chamber 36, as best shown in FIGS. 4 and 5. As will be discussed, flywheel 78 is in turn coupled to a flywheel shaft 80 which passes from the upper head assembly 24 into the lower drive assembly 22, which is in turn coupled to an electric motor 82, as illustrated in FIG. 3. In practice, it has been found that the placement of the flywheel 78 with its associated linkage within the fluid chamber 36 significantly reduces friction within the transducer drive system, and provides for a smoother rotation of the transducer.
Referring now to FIG. 4, the mechanism for converting the rotational movement of the flywheel 78 to angular movement of the transducer 56 is illustrated. Strut 74 of link 72 is coupled off-center to the flywheel 78 by screw 84. Unlike conventional lock-spring washer arrangements, the present invention utilizes a hard ball bearing inner race 77 pressed against the soft metal of flywheel 78 to provide a positive locking arrangement.
As shown in FIG. 12, flywheel 78 is provided with a countersunk circular indentation 75 such that inner race 77 is maintained in a fixed relationship relative to the flywheel 78. However, outer race 79 of the locking bearing 73 lies above indentation 75, so as to permit outer portion 79 and link 72 to freely rotate around screw 84 on ball bearings 81.
As will be appreciated from the figures, the rotation of the flywheel 78 alternately "pushes" and "pulls" the transducer base mount 60 in opposite directions. This movement causes the shaft 58 and the transducer 56 to rotate about the longitudinal axis of the shaft 58 in an oscillatory motion. One flywheel rotation results in a forward and a backward sweep of the transducer (thereby scanning a generally 60 degree arc), which corresponds in operation to two frames of ultrasonic images. In the presently preferred embodiment, the motor 82 is operated at two speeds, such that the transducer provides either 10 or 20 frame/sec. The slower speed being used in cases where higher line density of stationary objects is required. For objects (such as heart valves) which are moving, 20 frames/sec is utilized to provide a real-time image.
It will be apparent that the off-center coupling of the link 72 to flywheel 78 results in an asymmetric oscillation of the transducer 56 about the shaft axis. Specifically, as illustrated in FIG. 4, if position "A" is considered the 0 degree starting position, a flywheel rotation of approximately 190 degrees will swing the transducer from position "A" to position "B", with further rotation of the flywheel from 190 degrees to 360 degrees swinging the transducer from position "B" back to position "A". Thus, inasmuch as motor 82 rotates at one of two substantially constant speeds, the time for the transducer 56 to scan from position "A" to position "B" will not equal the scan time from positon "B" back to position "A". Therefore, absent some means of correction, the asymmetric oscillatory motion of the transducer 56 would result in a flicker in the displayed image on a CRT or the like, inasmuch as the position of the transducer when ultrasonic pulses are emitted during the forward sweep, would not correspond to the transducer position when ultrasonic pulses are emitted during the backward sweep. However, as will be discussed, the present invention incorporates electronic means which correct for this asymmetric motion, and allow the scanner 20 to utilize a single scanning transducer. Unlike scanners in the prior art which require multiple transducers which are difficult to align, the present invention's use of the single transducer significantly simplifies the mechancial design and allows the construction of a more compact neonate scanning unit.
With reference once again to FIG. 3, flywheel shaft 80 of the flywheel 78 passes into the lower drive assembly 22 and forms the central drive shaft 86 of the motor 82. Appropriate seals, such as for example O-ring 88 and bearing seal 90, are provided to preclude fluid leakage from the fluid chamber 36. The upper head assembly 24 is coupled to the lower drive assembly 22 by a base flange 93 which is secured by four screws 95, 97, 99 and 101 (See FIG. 7). Electric motor 82 is mounted within the lower drive assembly by screws 92 and 94, which also assist in coupling the lower drive assembly 22 to the upper head assembly 24. The motor 82 further includes an encoder shaft 96 which is formed as an extension of the central drive shaft 86 for rotating an encoder disc 98. As will be discussed below, the encoder disc 98 includes a plurality of evenly disposed radial slits cut through the disk near its periphery. A photoelectric emitter and detectors are secured on opposite sides of the encoder disk within the assembly 22, to allow the supporting electronics of the present invention to determine the instantaneous position of the transducer 56 as it oscillates. Associated electronics 100, such as preamplifiers and the like are disposed below the motor 82, as illustrated, and are electrically coupled to commonly utilized external data processing electronics through cable 30.
Referring now to FIG. 7, a cross-section of the lower drive assembly 22 along line 7--7 of FIG. 3 is illustrated. Transducer coaxial cable 68 passes through the lower wall of the upper head assembly 24 via a male coaxial connector (not shown). The male coaxial connector is aligned with and coupled to a female connector (not shown). The coaxial cable 68 within the lower assembly 22 is then coupled to the associated electronics 100 of the lower drive assembly. Fill ports 104 and 105 are provided to permit the operator to fill the fluid chamber 36 after the upper assembly 24 has been mounted onto the lower drive assembly 22. In the presently preferred embodiment, the fill ports are disposed in an approximate 45 degree angle relative to the motor mount screws 92 and 94 as illustrated in FIG. 8. Prior to the installation of the outer cylindrical cover of the lower drive assembly, couplant fluid may be inserted through fill ports 104 and 105 in order to fill the fluid chamber 36. As best shown in FIG. 9, in order to inject fluid through the port, the operator unscrews ports 104 and 105 to permit fluid to pass from the valve through orifice 107 of the port and into the passage 109 leading to chamber 36. When filling is complete, the user simply tightens the port thereby sealing the passage and preventing leakage.
Referring now to FIG. 10, the electronic processing means employed by the present invention to correct for the asymmetric motion of the transducer will be described. Well known circuit means are used to process the electrical signals from the transducer 56 in order to provide the various ultrasonic scans commonly used in the art. Display circuitry and signal processing techniques for ultrasound displays are described in U.S. Pat. No. 4,241,412. As previously discussed, encoder disc 98 is coupled for rotation to electric motor 92. In the presently preferred embodiment, encoder disc 98 includes 256 slits equally spaced and extending radially from the center thereof. Since for any given motor speed the motor 82 rotates at a substantially constant rate, the output of the photo-detectors comprise 256 pulses per motor revolution. This output is coupled to line 110 and passes through amplifier 112 for amplification. The signal pulses are then coupled to a phase lock loop 114 and a divide by 16 counter 116 to provide 4,096 pulses per motor revolution on the line 110.
In addition to the 256 pulse/revolution output, scanner 20 also outputs from the photo-emitter and detector combination a 1 pulse per motor revolution reset signal on line 118. As illustrated, lines 110 and 118 are coupled to a 12 bit position counter 120, with the 1 pulse per revolution reset signal line 118 being coupled to the "load" port of the counter 120. In addition, during the manufacture of each individual scanner 20, each scanner is provided with a read only memory (ROM) which is programmed with codes corresponding to the type of transducer utilized by the particular scanning unit, the frequency of the particular transducer included within the scanning unit, and a unique offset number indicating any mechanical variance between the particular scanner and the engineering design specifications. This data is coupled to a computer 124 (typically a microprocessor) on line 126. For simplicity, numerous other lines comprising cable 30 of scanner 20 (such as for example transducer data lines and control lines etc.) are not shown in order not to obscure the present invention unnecessarily. However, it will be apparent to one skilled in the art that these well known additional lines are required for operation of the device.
In operation, codes within the scanner ROM are read by computer 124 during the initial start-up procedures of the ultrasound system. Computer 124 is typically coupled to a variety of ROMS such as 128, 130 and 132 which contain tables corresponding to the positions at which the transducers used by a variety of scanners are to be fired. Based on the type of scanner utilized, as indicated by the coded data provided to the computer from the particular scanner ROM, computer 124 loads the appropriate firing table for the present invention into a 4,096 bit random access memory (RAM) 134, which is coupled both to the computer 124 as well as the 12 bit position counter 120. In addition, the offset number for the particular scanner being used is provided to the position counter on line 136 in order to calibrate the electronic system to the individual mechanical characteristics of the scanner being used.
Assume for sake of example that the calibration pulse is received by the position counter on line 118. The counter is then reset indicating that the transducer is at a current startup position. As pulses are received on line 110, the counter is incremented and outputs a current motor position on line 138. As best illustrated in FIG. 11, the position of the transducer along each forward and backward sweep is divided into 4,096 finite increments. Thus, despite the difference in the time required per sweep due to the asymmetric motion of the transducer 56, each desired firing position of the transducer corresponds to two incremental locations, one for the forward sweep, and the other for the backward sweep. For example, an ultrasonic pulse which is to be emitted at motor position 10 on the forward sweep corresponds to position 3940 during the backward sweep, such that an ultrasonic pulse is emitted at substantially the same transducer position during each asymmetric oscillation. It will be appreciated to one skilled in the art that if the transducer was simply fired at equal time intervals during each rotation of the motor 82, that a flicker of the image would result inasmuch as the asymmetric motion of the transducer would result in the transducer being fired at different positions during each forward and backward sweep.
Referring once again to FIG. 10, each motor position which is coupled to line 138 corresponds to an address within the 4,096 bit RAM 134 which acts as a look-up table. Thus, (as best shown in FIG. 11) for predetermined firing positions, the output signal state of the RAM 134 is altered at each motor position where transducer firing is to occur. Logic unit 140 issues the appropriate commands to fire the transducer 56 within the scanner 20 upon sensing the appropriate state change from the RAM 134.
In addition, motor position line 138 is also coupled to a scan converter 142 which in turn is coupled to a display system 144 for displaying the resultant ultrasonic image provided by the scanner 20. Inasmuch as the generation of ultrasonic images from received transducer pulses is well known in the art, a detailed description of the scan converter and display system will not be set forth herein. Moreover, it will be appreciated that although the present invention utilizes a 4,096 increment system, that a variety of discrete positions may be employed in order to correct for the asymmetric motion of the transducer.
Thus, an improved ultrasonic scanner having particular application to neonatal scanning has been disclosed. While the scanner has been particularly described with reference to FIGS. 1-12 and with emphasis on neonatal scanning, it should be understood that the figures are for illustration and should not be taken as limitations upon the invention. It is contemplated that many changes and modifications may be made, by one of ordinary skill in the art, to the materials and arrangements of elements of the invention without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention as disclosed above.
Patent Citations
Referenced by
Legal Events
Original Image


text:
|Total (w/tax)
|Total (w/tax)
Book Description:
For many people, decorating for Christmas includes wearing jewelry with seasonal designs. The range of Christmas tree pins, shown in over 1,200 beautiful color photographs, described, identified, and valued here, will astound you. Over 1,100 different pins, from the mid-20th century to the present, made by more than 200 designers and manufacturers, are alphabetically ordered for easy reference. The identifying marks, company dates, and materials are listed for each pin. Beauty distinguishes many of the designs, and the rhinestones, enamels, and metalwork are of the finest quality. The hunt for Christmas tree pins is a year-round persuit, and this book will certainly inspire you to start your own collection.
Tags: History,


text:
- Sue Fries [FREES]
(The Termite Lady)
- Owner of ECOLA
Termite & Pest Management
- Host of The Sue Fries Show on 99.5 KKLA
About Sue Fries
Learning to Breathe by Sue Fries
Click here for more information
"This book is an invaluable asset to help anyone with asthma to take back their life." – Dr. Natalie A. Nevins, /CEO, AD+World Health Corp.
"This important book elegantly records for us the effect of asthma on the patient and family. I highly recommend this book for patients, parents, and professionals." – Chris Landon MD FAAP, FCCP, CMD, Director of Pediatrics Ventura County Medical Center; Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics, University of Southern California School of Medicine; Department of Pediatric Pulmonology, Children's Hospital Los Angeles.
"Essential reading… Heartrending, thrilling, and richly informative, Sue Fries' journey to save her son from asthma will inspire you to be more heroic in your own life." – J. Rentilly, MensHealth.com
"As a mother who has raised an asthmatic child, as well as someone who has lost a loved one to respiratory distress, I know firsthand the sheer terror of what most take for granted: God's gift of breath. In Learning to Breathe, Susan Fries singlehandedly confronts the battle against poor indoor air quality. In her quest to save her own son, she acquires a life-long mission: a better way to live, a better way to breathe. Quite simply, Ms. Fries life story is inspirational." – Kim Gosselin, author, The ABCs of Asthma
"Learning to Breathe is a heart-felt and thought-provoking journey of a family's quest for answers to a son's asthmatic condition. The author's search and eventual discoveries provide us with a compass for navigating through the morass of medical jargon about this nearly-epidemic condition." – Dr. Case Adams, author of Asthma Solved Naturally: The Surprising Underlying Causes and Hundreds of Natural Strategies to Beat Asthma
Dancing With The Termite Lady
Don't let your dream home turn into a nightmare! Check out this commercial from Sue Fries a.k.a. "The Termite Lady" owner of Ecola Termite and Pest Control Management.
KKLA 11/22/14 – Josh Shoemaker
This week, Sue and her guest, Josh Shoemaker, talk about scripture being taken out of context, and how we can gain better Biblical understanding. As Sue says, "What we don't know can hurt us." Josh is a graduate of Biola University with a Master's Degree in Christian Apologetics, and teaches proper Biblical interpretation.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 11/15/14 – Happiness and Fulfillment in Work and Life
Sue talks about how you can be happy and fulfilled in your work and your life. She goes into the differences between "work" and "your job", and shares advice on how you can be sure that God is satisfied with the work you are doing.
Your Seven Question Job Analysis
1. Are you really happy with what you are presently doing?
2. Is your present job actually a short-range or long-range goal?
3. Are your God-given gifts and strongest talents being developed?
4. Are you working just to pay your bills and have fun or to truly express a contribution to life and to this world?
5. Do you feel that God is satisfied with what you are doing now?
6. Do you feel that you are doing the highest quality of work that you are capable of doing?
7. Do you feel like you are working "as unto the Lord"?
How to Determine What You Really Want In a Job
1. How much income do you personally feel that you need to consider yourself financially successful?
2. What kind of problems do you really love to solve?
3. What kind of environment do you find most enjoyable?
4. What are your social needs?
5. What kind of family life or time do you feel necessary for you?
6. What level of social approval and respect do you need?
7. What kind of financial future is necessary for your peace of mind?
Four Rewards Your Work Should Provide For You
1. A sense of worth, pride, and significance.
2. A sense of achievement and progress.
3. A sense of personal growth.
4. Sufficient finances to provide adequately for your needs and those you love
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 11/8/14 – Kärin Primuth
Kärin is one of a handful of women in North America who currently lead international mission organizations. She is the CEO of visionSynergy, a non-profit organization focused on helping mission organizations work together to develop partnerships and networks focused on reaching the unreached people of the world with limited access to the Gospel. Kärin's passion for facilitating collaboration among ministries has grown out of twenty years of international mission experience, having lived and worked in South Africa, India and China, and traveled to more than 25 countries.
To find out more about Kärin's ministry, visit visionsynergy.net
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 11/1/14 – The Start of Something New
This week Sue discusses the start of a new season in your life, by making a choice to move forward and allowing God to move and work in your life. She also share some wisdom keys and emphasizes to move forward with God and don't look back. What has happened in the past is just that…the past. Keep moving forward in your life now!
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 10/25/14 – Roger Smith
This week Sue and her guest Roger Smith tackle some common Biblical questions. Roger studied Greek and Hebrew at Concordia University and Vanguard University, which he uses to minister at Outbound Lutheran Church in Westminster, CA. The discussion of these questions comes back to having a personal relationship with God, and the definition of Grace.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 10/18/14 – Be Still and Know
Sue talks about the goodness of God. In any circumstance, good or bad, that Sue has faced, she gives thanks to God. The takeaway from this message is to be still and know that He is God.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 10/11/14 – Spiritually Equipped
Sue shares about change and how to handle it in our lives. Change, as we know, can be something large or small, and when we decide to change our spiritual attitude and follow Christ, there will be changes on many levels, and spiritual warfare will be greater in our lives. Spiritual warfare is real, and Sue will explain how you'll need to be spiritually equipped with God's truth to recognize the lies that Satan uses as weapons to cause us to stumble and doubt who God is in our lives.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
KKLA 10/4/14 – God's Plan
Sue shares about God's plan for our lives. As the saying goes, "Man plans, while God laughs." This statement has more significance that we think, as God's plan is far better than anything we could conceive in our minds. According Jeremiah 29:11-13, "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13 You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart."
With this simple truth in mind, remember the sovereignty of Christ and once you surrender to Him, God can, and will reveal Himself to you and His plan for your life.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download
Kathleen Cooke, Brenda Epperson, and Susan Wehba, directors of the ASCEND 2014 conference. America is a free nation, but across this country, millions of women are slaves to addiction, shame, anxiety, insecurity, fear of failure, and more. We all dream of independence, but the price of personal freedom is costly. How about you? What's keeping you in bondage or holding your back from fulfilling your purpose and destiny? "Forever Free" is about breaking chains. It's about discovering the keys that can set you free. The ASCEND conference will be held on Saturday, October 11, 2014, at Ambassador Auditorium in Pasadena, CA. To find out more about this life-changing conference, go to http://ascendconference.org
Podcast: Play in new window | Download


text:
All Schools
(4) All Schools
(4) High Schools
(1) High Schools
(1) Elementary Schools
(4) Elementary Schools
(4) Preschools
(2) Preschools
(2) Public Schools
(7) Public Schools
(4) All Schools
(4) High Schools
(1) High Schools
(1) Elementary Schools
(4) Elementary Schools
(4) Preschools
(2) Preschools
(2) Public Schools
(7) Public Schools
There are 4 private schools in Nutley, NJ, serving 712 students.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body, which is more than the NJ state average of 28%.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state private school average of 10:1.
Nutley, New Jersey Private Schools
- School Location Students Grades
NutleyAbundant Life Academy
390 Washington Avenue
Nutley, NJ, 07110
(973)667-9700(Pentecostal)394 students | Gr. PK-12
NutleyGood Shepherd Academy
24 Brookline Ave
Nutley, NJ, 07110
(973)667-2049(Roman Catholic)228 students | Gr. KG-8
NutleyThe Community School In Nutley Inc
100 Vincent Place
Nutley, NJ, 07110
(973)661-0789Daycare / Preschool (Christian)90 students | Gr. PK-K
NutleyThe Phoenix Center
16 Monsignor Owens Pl
Nutley, NJ, 07110
(973)542-0743Special Education Schooln/a students | Gr. UG
Area Statistics
Recent Articles
Updated October 26, 2014
What do you do when you are dissatisfied with your local public schools? Homeschool your children? Send them to private school? Let's look at your options.
Your religion matters to you. You want your child to attend a school which will combine academics and religious education. Here is an overview of what is available together with some links to denominational web sites.
Add things up and you'll quickly find the answer- math is crucial both in academics and the real world. By following these strategies and following personal training programs, students can uncover their weaknesses and conquer math.


text:
From today, 21 Oct 2014, until further notice, the filehost Privatefiles.com will be trialled as a Mandatory host - the usual rules will apply. See here for management of the trial.
Aria Giovanni
Format: MOV
Video: 960x540
Size: 400.2 MB
Duration: 25:33 minutes
Download: Aria Giovanni (Part 1)
Download: Aria Giovanni (Part 2)
> my latest posts < > my latest threads <
View Tag Cloud
Forum Rules


text:
The Mountain beaver (Aplodontia rufa) is the most primitive known living rodent species. It is a semi-fossorial secretive species in it's own family and thought to be ancestral to squirrels. I've been interested in the species for a long time now and put together a journal of sorts on it.
Direct observation of the mountain beaver is uncommon but here's a recent video clip from the "Camera Trap Codger" that gives a view into the life of this unique species.
Ever wonder what a mountain beaver does outside of its burrow?
I guess I'm not surprised.
Well, have a look anyway.
Here's some footage of a mother and her offspring taken during last summer's Camera Trapping Workshop in the northern Sierra Nevada.
There's not much to say.
Mountain beavers are just like big pocket gophers when it comes to moving earth.
Nov 23, 2014 3:05 AM


text:
Login and earn points for leaving this review. Click here to login
Customers not only remember quality food when they eat out. The china dinnerware that their food is served in is also very important as is the restaurant ambiance. With the CAC China BST-BV 4 1/2" Bud Vase, you can create a sweet feeling in the air with just one rose. Made from super white porcelain with an embossed design, this simple bud vase from the CAC Boston collection, is durable and will leave a lasting impression on your customers.
4 1/2" Bud Vase,...
Click to rate chef hats
I would recomend this product
If you're human leave this blank:


text:
15 March, 2005@12:00 am
0 comments
"Aaiyo, Copperpot, I don't know what you got cookin', but I'm definitely loving what you got on the oven right now," guest emcee Akbar narrates on the final full track of Chicago producer Copperpot's debut album Chapter 7. And though this marks some of the final words of Chapter 7, the message comes across loud and clear: Copperpot may not always produce the normal dishes in the kitchen, but they sure do taste good when served properly.
Copperpot's story alone is intriguing enough and worthy of a listen ? unhappy with his first semester of college, the Chicago native split for Europe with nothing but a change of clothes, a desire for hip-hop music, and a stack of new credit cards. Inundated with debt these days, Copperpot's Chapter 7 still manages to produce the after-effects of his European trip, as he weaves his way seamlessly between cartoonish and outside-of-the-box production coupled with odd sound bytes and bottom-of-the-crate samples (a la MF Doom or Madlib). Still, the productions of Copperpot only manage success when paired with the right supplementary emcee, as Ed O.G. proves over the xylophone sounds of "Take'N'Over." While no Edo-Pete Rock imitation, Ed manages a true-to-heart effort on the microphone spitting, "See, I still got to have it, Edo's back at it, took a second crack at it, ?Cause one too many crabs had it uncharismatic, And never did justice to the beats, now I want justice for the streets." Only on Mr. Complex's "To Die For" does that raw street poetry emerge again, as Copperpot's pianos click just enough for Complex to scold emcees, telling them that they cannot "half-ass the craft," on a track that has been done before but rarely been quite as tasty.
Much of the remainder of Chapter 7, however, is about as cohesive as Copperpot and monthly minimum payments on credit cards, as the punchline/simile format for most of the album draws little out of the production values from Copper. Akbar manages a few witty and clever lines ("I hold more mics than Bob Barker" or "I could make a wack emcee flee to Canada, Aw f?k it, you could kick the bucket like a janitor") on the final treat of the album that is "15 Min," but elsewhere, Chi-Town undergrounders Bamski and Profound ("Mflue") and LongShot ("Menagerie") fail to hold a candle, let alone a flame, to the Copperpot production that they are given. Not even Outsidaz member and long-anticipated solo act Pacewon can stop the bleeding on "It's A Rap," which sounds just Demigodz-ish enough to make Celph Titled fans foam at the mouth without actually getting to hear a Celph verse dropped.
Flowing through the same vein as the aforementioned MF Doom or Madlib, Copperpot squeezes just enough amusement out of most of his productions to get the blood boiling in the heart of Chapter 7. Unfortunately (maybe due to a lack of funding, Cop?), the emcees chosen here are about as useful to Copperpot right now as a credit report. Some emcee consolidation and an injection of more creative writing credits could make for a more successful outcome next time around from the producer borrowing credit and off-the-wall samples at the same rate these days.
Leave a Reply
- Joey Bada$$ – "B4.DA.$$" Trailer & Release Date
- E-40 – "Sharp On All 4 Corners" Parts 1 & 2 (Album Cover Art + Tracklist)
- PRhyme (Royce Da 5'9 + DJ Premier) – "Raiders of the Lost Art (Documentary)" (Part One)
- J. Cole – "2014 Forest Hills Drive" Album Cover Revealed
- Maino – "KOB2″ Deluxe Cover Artwork & Tracklisting
- Juvenile Signs With Cash Money Records
- Wu-Tang Clan - "A Better Tomorrow" (Single) / "Ruckus In B Minor" (Live On David Letterman)
Commented on by bobby2000
- Killer Mike Gives Tearful Speech In St. Louis, MO After Ferguson Verdict
Commented on by Atom
- Killer Mike Gives Tearful Speech In St. Louis, MO After Ferguson Verdict
Commented on by Model Citizen
- Killer Mike Gives Tearful Speech In St. Louis, MO After Ferguson Verdict
Commented on by yungplex
- Killer Mike Gives Tearful Speech In St. Louis, MO After Ferguson Verdict
Commented on by Atom
- Killer Mike Gives Tearful Speech In St. Louis, MO After Ferguson Verdict
Commented on by khordkutta


text:
I agree that - as always - the outcome of Barack Obama's presidency is completely unknown. I remind myself of Bush's presidency, which had a few perceptible shifts in general public perception...
Early 2001: The recently-elected president lacks a bit of electoral legitimacy on account of the whole electoral college snafu. This period I recall as mostly consisting of frequent vacations and general disinterest on the part of the American public and -seemingly- the president.
Sept 11, 2001 - March 2003: In the aftermath of September 11th, Bush becomes father to the nation, offering measures of hope and comfort to victims and their families, and promising justice. He is perceived as being a strong figure with a clear moral vision that can save the United States.
March 2003 - 2006: Bush begins to become a polarizing figure in the lead-up to the Iraq war, and the polarization becomes only more pronounced as casualties mount, civil liberties decline, and the culture war is reinflamed.
2006-2008: The Iraq war is sufficiently disastrous that most Americans concede it was a pretty bad idea designed to enrich the Bush administration. This perception is only reinforced, even as security in Iraq improves, as the American economy melts down spectacularly.
The truth or falsehood of any of these perceptions is debatable, but I recall these major shifts, taking place over a period of years, in public perception of the president. These should give us an idea of the timetable we're really on to get a proper idea of the Obama administration.


text:
Serena Williams Wins Australian Open 2010
Tennis star Serena Williams beat Justine Henin (6-4, 3-6, 6-2) to win her second straight Australian Open championship on Saturday
This post was created by a user and has not been vetted or endorsed by BuzzFeed's editorial staff. BuzzFeed Community is a place where anyone can post awesome lists and creations. Learn more or post your buzz!


text:
- 3/6/14 /
- Comment
Captain Phillips Writer to Pen Jonah Hill Atlanta Olympics Movie
"Look at him. Look at him. He is the Piedmont College security guard now."
Skip to content, or skip to search.
"Look at him. Look at him. He is the Piedmont College security guard now."
How much of Her was Spike Jonze–Sofia Coppola breakup fan fiction? What percentage of The Wolf of Wall Street was Mrs. Doubtfire? Was American Hustle mostly briefcase-pushing?
McConaughey who?
Walter Mitty, Llewyn Davis, Captain Phillips?
These awards often mimic the Oscars.
Did Captain Phillips stretch the truth? Is Philomena anti-Catholic?
As evidenced by recent and upcoming blockbusters.
Analyzing the running times of the Oscar Favorites.
The Counselor pretty much tanked though.
Meanwhile, Carrie fell flat.
"And I'm 100% satisfied that the picture we present of these events in the film, including the role playing by Captain Phillips, is authentic. I stand by the picture I give in the film, absolutely."
"The guy who played me, I'm glad they put a Red Sox hat on him!"
The latest from director Alfonso Cuarón topped the weekend box office once again.
"You feel like you're going crazy after just weeks of being on that ship."
Michael De Luca ran New Line in the Boogie Nights era, and he tells us what's changed over the last twenty years.
The way he disappears into the character here is unprecedented.
Meanwhile, Julia Roberts makes a move.
Well, what else did you expect?
Our movie critics, David Edelstein and Bilge Ebiri, have got you covered.
He stars in the Somali pirate thriller, directed by Paul Greengrass.
Tom Hanks and Paul Greengrass enter the world of pirates and Boston accents.
Based on the 2009 hijacking of the Maersk Alabama.


text:
Oct 24 - Nov 21
November 28, 2014
Today will be as good as fulfilling a lifelong dream of hosting your own cooking show. Just make sure all your tools and ingredients are in place -- metaphorically and literally. It'll make everything a whole lot easier.
By: Astrology.com
By: Astrology.com
Today's Free Sample ReadingMaximize good luck, health and success in your life with the power of Feng Shui!
Enter Your Birthdate:
More from Astrology.com: Free Sample Love's Choices Tarot , Get your Birth Chart Analyzed!


text:
reddit's stories are created by its users
A sketch of my arguments for pantheism/oneness/non-duality (self.pantheism)
submitted by jjassonn
Pantheistic magical practices (self.pantheism)
submitted by h0l0n
John Leslie - Pantheism: Is God All Reality? (youtube.com)
submitted by CoKuAgnostic Naturalist
The Real You – Alan Watts (youtube.com)
submitted by polish_gringo
Beautiful poem by Mary Oliver (self.pantheism)
submitted by mutha-natutah
Richard Feynman talks about the beauty of a flower. (youtube.com)
submitted by turnipstealer
As above, so below. As the universe, so the soul. (fbcdn-sphotos-c-a.akamaihd.net)
submitted by d8_thc
Do you feel an impulse toward environmentalism? (self.pantheism)
submitted by annulus-
submitted by d8_thc
A quote about the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics that evokes awe. (self.pantheism)
submitted by CraftedLove
Thoreau's greatest contradiction: (self.pantheism)
submitted by Rusty_The_Taxman
Thoughts on bisexuality as a straight pantheist (self.pantheism)
submitted by batistaker
The Connected Universe : holofractal (youtube.com)
submitted by d8_thc
Neither To Be Nor Not To Be: That Is the Answer (hereticasylum.org)
submitted by HereticAsylum
Between the Lines (self.pantheism)
submitted by TiklemYelmo
Just discovered there's a name for my beliefs, and a subreddit! (self.pantheism)
submitted by mutha-natutah
The *actual* structure of space, the calabi-yau manifold (i.imgur.com)
submitted by redvelvetpoptart
The structure of space that connects everything, at all scales (gfycat.com)
submitted by d8_thc
Perfect quote for pantheists (xpost /r/QuotesPorn) (np.reddit.com)
submitted by im_not_afraid
Is the universe a super organism? (self.pantheism)
submitted by CoKuAgnostic Naturalist


text:
Dregs Classic Lion Complete Longboard - 9" x 44"
Availability: Out of Stock Product# 1CDRE0CLLI440JJ
This Dregs Classic Lion Complete Longboard comes pre-assembled and ready to ride right out of the box. This board is made from high-quality parts and is perfect for beginner to advanced use. The longboard shape is perfect for a casual ride, trips to the liquor store, bombing hills, or cruising your campus. Always know your limits on a skateboard and always remember to wear proper safety gear.
- Brand: Dregs
- Width: 9"
- Length: 44"
- Wheelbase: 30"
- Shape: Longboard
Note: We try to picture products as accurately as possible. Occasionally, product colors or graphics may differ from pictured.
More Longboard & Cruiser Completes from Dregs
Latest Longboard & Cruiser Completes at Skately
Gravity Double Drop Chi Complete Longboard - 10" x 41"
Gravity Double Drop Karma Compete Wb Complete Longboard - 8.25" x 38"
Dusters Kosher Complete Cruiser - 9.5" x 33" Glow
Dusters Anchored Complete Cruiser - 7.5" x 27" Rasta
Dusters Cruisin Complete Longboard - 8.25" x 34" Tie Dye


text:
Jun 16, 2014 at 5:49 am
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Diana Taurasi had 21 points and 11 assists and Candice Dupree had 18 points and 10 rebounds and the Phoenix Mercury beat the Minnesota Lynx 80-72 on Sunday.
Brittney Griner scored 14 points and DeWanna Bonner added 12 for the Mercury.
The Mercury beat the Lynx for the first time since 2011 — a streak spanning 10 regular season and four playoff games.
Maya Moore had 14 points for the Lynx. The Mercury handed the Lynx their first home loss of the season as Minnesota has lost three of its past four games after starting 7-0 on the season.
After trailing by as much as 23 points, the Lynx pulled within single digits in the fourth quarter, but the comeback attempt fell short.
News Director
Temp: 21°F (-6°C)
Dewpoint: 15
Wind: 8 SE
Weather: Cloudy
Mon December 1, 2014
Fri December 5, 2014
Sat December 27, 2014
Sat December 27, 2014
Wed December 31, 2014


text:
The Top 10 In Action Sports
01From Cycling The World To Rowing The Arctic... We Talk Adventure With Mark Beaumont
02Four Mini Adventures That Are Closer Than You Know
03This Odyssey Vancouver Edit Will Give You The BMX Fix You Desperately Need
04This Stunning Footage Will Make You Want To See The Northern Lights
05Did Dan Atherton And Red Bull Just Create The Toughest Downhill Track Ever?
065 Action Sports You Should Try On Your Gap Year
07The Drone Footage Of This Abandoned City Will Leave You Absolutely Stunned
08Want To Be A Better Skater? These Scientific Secrets Will Help You On Your Way
09This Hollywood Stuntman Just Dropped An Air Bag Edit That's Flippin' Mad
10This Ken Block Gymkhana Parody Is The Best Thing We've Seen In Weeks
MEANWHILE Trailer
A Skateboarding video by magentaskateboards - 4,095 views
DVD Available here:
Europe: http://www.magentaskateboards.com/shop/index.php
USA: http://www.theoriesofatlantis.com/site/section/store
MEANWHILE is the new short DVD from Yoan Taillandier, director of MINUIT and distributed by Magenta Skateboards. Shot entirely at night mostly between Paris and Bordeaux, it features sections of Bordeaux locals Masaki Ui, Seb Daurel and Leo Valls, as well as footage of local and visiting friends.
Soundtrack by gRib:
What Do You Think?
Get the best in action sports straight to your inbox


text:
Heavy Duty Mold with 4 Cavities Soap Size: 3.625" x 2.375" x 1.25" Soap Weight: Up to 6 oz
Reply from Bramble Berry Hi Mike! I'm sorry this product wasn't your favorite. With cold process soap, your recipe may take 1-2 weeks to unmold. To speed this process up, you can use more hard oils in your recipe, like coconut oil or palm oil. Adding 1 tsp. of sodium lactate per pound of oils to your cooled lye water can help speed that up as well. You can read more about that in this Sunday Night Spotlight: Sodium Lactate. After your soap is hardened, pull gently on the sides to break the air lock. Then, press gently on the back of the mold with the palm of your hand or your thumbs.Also, it looks like you emailed Thursday and our customer service department responded Friday. I'll be emailing you personally to resolve this issue.
"Thank you for your prompt response. Bramble Berry has the best customer service of any company I know of. Pass the word!" -Rene
I have enjoyed seeing Josie's beautiful soap on the Bramble Berry Facebook page for some time. Right away, Josie showed immense talent and an eye for design. Josie began selling her soap on Ebay, and several weeks ago opened a brick and mortar store, Josie's Beauty Boutique, in Grants Pass, Oregon. Josie creates both melt and […]
The post From Online to In-Store: Josie's Beauty Boutique appeared first on Soap Queen.


text:
Podcast: Arsenal Christmas Parties and Manchester United chat with Rob Smyth
Join Adrian Clarke and Iain Spragg for some festive fun on episode 32 of the world famous Soccerlens Podcast.
As well as talking Christmas parties, James Beattie and CSKA's drug test trauma, the duo are also joined by top freelance journalist Rob Smyth for an in depth discussion about Manchester United. This week's match previews include Liverpool v Arsenal and Valencia v Real Madrid.
If you like football you won't want to miss it! Listen now…
You can listen to this week's episode below:
Download link (mp3, 30mb, 33 mins)
Make sure you send in your feedback and questions through firstname.lastname@example.com and Clarke and Spragg will feature the best of them in next week's show.
Subscribe to the Soccerlens Podcast
You can subscribe via iTunes or directly to the podcast feed.
Football Expert? Prove it! Share your knowledge, tips and comments. Win cash prizes - £11,000 monthly! Join OLBG's free-to-enter tipping competition.


text:
This option is not available with your selected options.
Safco Value Mate Steel Bookcases with Quick Lock - Oak FinishItem # HN-SPC228
- All bookcases measure 31.75W x 13.5D inches
- Sturdy steel construction
- Medium oak wood-grain finish
- 2-6 shelves, depending on height chosen
Recommended Accessories
Similar Bookcases
Remmington Heavy Duty Bookcase - Cherry
$154.99 - $359.99
South Shore Axess Collection 5-Shelf Bookcase Chocolate
Sauder Miscellaneous Storage Bookcase - Abbey Oak
Howard Miller Oxford Bookcase - Antique Black
$1,096.80 - $4,101.60
Heavy Duty Bookcase with Reinforced Shelves - Oak
$174.98 - $284.98
Belham Living Jefferson Double Wide Bookcase - Rich Cherry
$189.99 - $399.99
Suggestions for You
Customer Q & A
Enter your question, and one of our Customer Care experts will respond via email and also post the answer here.
Your Valid Email
Your Question


text:
LONDON (AP) - Hopes that U.S. politicians will be able to reach a deal on raising the government's debt limit, avoiding the risk of a disastrous default, supported global markets on Monday, when Wall Street will remain closed for a holiday.
NEW YORK (AP) - Video game maker Atari's U.S. operations have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in an effort to separate from their French parent company, which is filing a similar motion separately in France.
MCDONALD'S SETTLES MICH. SUIT OVER ISLAMIC DIET: DEARBORN, Mich. (AP) - McDonald's and one of its franchise owners agreed to pay $700,000 to members of the Muslim community to settle allegations a Detroit-area restaurant falsely advertised its food as being prepared according to Islamic dietary law.
FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) - Public trust in business, government and media leaders has fallen in the wake of financial and political scandals, according to a new global survey.
TOKYO (AP) - Japanese and U.S. investigators began a probe Monday into the maker of the lithium ion batteries used in Boeing's grounded 787 jets.
If I had the space, I probably could write a column called "The One Thousand Most Common Misconceptions About Social Security." I see examples of them almost every day in the emails I get from my readers. Alas, I'll barely have room to cover the top ten. This week, I'll stick to the program side of Social Security. Next week, I'll go over some of the most common policy and political misunderstandings.
HAMILTON, Ohio (AP) - Charmin is providing some toilet paper relief on behalf of one of Ohio's newest million-dollar lottery winners.
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) - A federal judge on Friday barred the IRS from imposing a series of new regulations, including a competency exam, on hundreds of thousands of tax preparers.
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) - Carpooling, higher fuel economy, hybrids and electric cars may be good for the environment, but they're bad for government transportation funding, which relies on gasoline and diesel taxes to help pay for the building and upkeep of roads and bridges.
NEW YORK (AP) - A new study shows that funding for business startups declined in 2012, the first time that's happened in three years, as venture capitalists spent less money on fewer deals.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Allergic to gluten? What about peanuts? Federal disabilities law may be able to help.
'Django Unchained' figures discontinued
WASHINGTON (AP) - Most Americans think jarring economic problems will erupt if lawmakers fail to increase the government's borrowing limit. Yet they're torn over how or even whether to raise it, leaning toward Republican demands that any boost be accompanied by spending cuts.
WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. builders started work on homes in December at the fastest pace in 4 ½ years and finished 2012 as their best year for residential construction since the early stages of the housing crisis.
SEATTLE (AP) - Amazon says iPhone and iPod Touch users will be able to buy music from its digital store for the first time beginning Thursday.
NEW YORK (AP) - McDonald's wants to explain why its burgers may not rot and that there are no worms in its beef.
NEW YORK (AP) - Americans are expected to spend at the highest rate in three years during what's traditionally the busiest shopping season of the year, according to the nation's largest retail industry trade group.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Drug Enforcement Administration set up a fake Facebook account using photographs and other personal information it took from the cellphone of a New York woman arrested in a cocaine case in hopes of tricking her friends and associates into revealing incriminating drug secrets.
FRESNO (AP) - California has fined two oil companies a total of nearly a half-million dollars for dumping oilfield fluid into unlined pits in Kern County.
WASHINGTON (AP) - Millions of Americans may qualify for waivers from the most unpopular part of President Barack Obama's health care overhaul. But getting that exemption could be an ordeal.
WASHINGTON (AP) - The Obama administration announced Tuesday that it is delaying enforcement of its initiative to extend minimum-wage and overtime protections to the nation's nearly 2 million home-care workers.
POINT REYES (AP) - A popular family-owned oyster farm whose lease at the Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California has expired will be allowed to keep operating until the end of the year under a legal agreement with the federal government announced Monday.
PALO ALTO (AP) - Personal computer sales have been in a slump for years, as customers flock to increasingly powerful smartphones, tablets and other mobile devices. Now Hewlett-Packard, the Silicon Valley stalwart that was once the world's biggest seller of personal computers, is splitting off its PC and printing businesses. It's the latest shakeup in a tech industry that's being reshaped by the mobile revolution.
NEW YORK (AP) - Wal-Mart is taking one-stop shopping to another area: health insurance.
SANTA CLARA (AP) - It's a tough challenge for the National Football League to entice fans off their comfy couches and into stadiums when ticket prices are almost as high as the sport's TV ratings.
WINDSOR, Conn. (AP) - More cars and trucks are being equipped with cameras, radar, automatic braking and other safety technology that help avoid accidents, but drivers may not see their insurance bills go down anytime soon, experts in the auto and insurance industries said Thursday.
CUPERTINO (AP) - Facebook has tightened its research guidelines following uproar over its disclosure this summer that it allowed researchers to manipulate users' feeds to see if their moods could be changed.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Microsoft plans to offer a glimpse of its vision for Windows this week, as its new CEO seeks to redefine the company and recover from missteps with its flagship operating system.
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) - Qantas is putting the world's biggest passenger plane on the world's longest airline route.
NEW YORK (AP) - The price of a gallon of gasoline may soon start with a "2'' across much the country.


text:
Brideshead Revisited
Watch the trailer for Brideshead Revisited
Brideshead Revisited is a period drama set in a pre-war England in 1925. Charles Ryder is a painter but he's always lived a very modest lifestyle, when a new friendship with Sebastian Flyte - the son of Lord Marchmain - introduces Charles into a whole new world full of glamour, flamboyance and lastly but most importantly money, his entire world is turned upside down.
Charles is invited by his friend Sebastian to stay at their family home 'Brideshead', quickly he becomes besotted with Sebastian's sister Julia, as his relationship grows stronger with the family, he finds them constantly at odds with their catholic faith.
Cast: Ben Whishaw, Matthew Goode, Hayley Atwell, Emma Thompson, Michael Gambon, Ed Stoppard, Felicity Jones, Jonathan Cake and Greta Scacchi.
Release date: 3rd October 2008
Certificate: 12A
Director: Julian Jarrold
Starring: Emma Thompson, Ben Whishaw, Matthew Goode, Michael Gambon, Ed Stoppard, Greta Scacchi, Jonathan Cake, Felicity Jones, Hayley Atwell


text:
Follow Us:
Feature Stories
Innovation News
Development News
In The News
AsiaTown/St. Clair Superior
Campus District
Cleveland Heights
Detroit Shoreway
Edgewater + Cudell
Emerging Neighborhoods
Fairfax + Buckeye
Little Italy
Ohio City
Old Brooklyn
Playhouse Square
Shaker Heights
Shaker Square + Larchmere
Slavic Village
University Circle
Waterloo + Collinwood
West Park + Kamm's Corners
Advanced Manufacturing
Arts + Culture
Design + Build
Education + Learning
Entrepreneurs + Innovators
Green Space + Parks
Health + Wellness
Local Food Economy
Medical Capital
Regional Economy
Social Innovation
About Us
Contact Us
Detroit Shoreway
Detroit Shoreway - photo Bob Perkoski
Like many historic neighborhoods, this once-thriving community hemorrhaged residents over the past few decades. But thanks in no small part to Gordon Square Arts District and Detroit Shoreway Community Development Organization, the neighborhood is one of the fastest-growing neighborhoods in Cleveland. Long-standing anchors like Cleveland Public Theatre and the recently restored Capitol Theatre are now joined by a bevy of new shops, bars, restaurants and entertainment outlets -- all of which are linked by bike lanes. The Cleveland EcoVillage is a national demonstration project for ecologically responsible urban living, with eco-friendly construction and transit-oriented living.
east meets west: a new generation of businesses bridging the old divide
Christine McBurney
Thursday, November 13, 2014
Ask a millennial about the east-west divide and their eyebrows usually rise and knit over their black frame glasses. These days, west side shops are popping up on the east side, while east side institutions are making inroads west.
the art of ordinary life: why storytelling nights are suddenly everywhere
Lee Chilcote
Thursday, October 30, 2014
In our hyperconnected, digital age, people hunger for real stories. In Cleveland and across the country, storytelling nights are growing thanks to the popularity of
The Moth, This American Life
and other programs that elevate life into art.
what it will take to bring millennials like me back home
gabe fedor
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Young people born in Cleveland in the 90s don't feel a sense of nostalgia for the city's heyday. Instead, they see an increasingly vibrant city as a place of opportunity, provided we stay on our current path.
7 craft food startups that are making it in the 216
nikki delamotte
Thursday, October 23, 2014
Using the local food scene as a launch pad, craft food startups are growing quickly. We caught up with a fresh batch to learn the recipes behind their success.
cpt's pandemonium, a visual recap
Bob Perkoski
Thursday, September 18, 2014
Pandemonium, Cleveland Public Theatre's annual benefit and art party, is known as one of the wildest, most spectacular events in the city. That description certainly captured the spirit and tone of this year's festivities. Here is a visual recap courtesy of Fresh Water photographer Bob Perkoski.
( 129 ) View All Features
Growing Companies
3479 Fairmount Boulevard
Cleveland Hts., Ohio 44118
Design + Build
Detroit Shoreway
More Info
2020 Center St
Cleveland, Ohio 44113
Design + Build
Entrepreneurs + Innovators
Detroit Shoreway
More Info
( 2 ) View All Growing Companies
Give us your email and we will give you our weekly online magazine. Fair?
Signup for
Email Alerts
Development News
78th street studios welcomes four tenants on new ramp level, anticipates arrival of artneo
Third Friday at
Street Studios
is always a unique event, but this month's installment will include the grand opening of the new 20,000-square-foot "ramp level." Four galleries have already moved into the new space and will be...
storefront renovation fills bruno casiano gallery with new light
growth of battery park continues with new apartments, townhomes and pizza kitchen
craft sandwich and beer bistro planned for gordon square will offer delivery service
urban community school opens new $6.3m middle school, increases enrollment
navy pr pop-up vintage clothing shop to open in gordon square
reimagining cle tour highlights benefits of citywide grant program
daily press juice bar to open this summer in gordon square arts district
landmark detroit shoreway building will be reborn as 30-unit apartment building
community group rolls out clean and green trailer to help with neighborhood beautification projects
( 90 ) View All Development News
Sponsored By:
Innovation & Job News
rust belt riders' waste-to-compost business on a roll with new customers, funding
When Daniel Brown and his partners, Michael Robinson, John Stone and Mikey Ericsson, formed Rust Belt Riders last year, the purpose was to nourish their community garden. The soil needed to be enriched, and compost was the way to create a rich,...
engage! cleveland launches weeklong series of yp-friendly events
cleveland can grow alongside robust fiber optic network, says panel
who went where? a roundup of recently filled positions
who's hiring in cle: ganeden biotech, youth opportunities unlimited, opusone...
yates apothecary breaks into gluten-free sweets market
bad girl ventures readies launch of fall business plan competition
techpint event touches on lessons learned from business failures
bad girl venture grad makes a splash with toast in gordon square
camp gets max hayes students thinking about manufacturing early
( 14 ) View All Innovation & Job News
Sponsored By:
For Good
local creatives awarded for outstanding community arts work
A trio of local creatives, whose work in the arts ranges from entrepreneurship to philanthropy, have been acknowledged for the impact they make on the community.
Young Audiences of Northeast Ohio
, a nonprofit that promotes creative learning through...
'courage fund' created to help cleveland kidnap survivors
retro gaming fun the aim of coin-op cleveland crowdfunding campaign
cle orchestra to bring its talents to gordon square for inaugural neighborhood residency
program connects students with opportunities in own backyard
county vote-off secures grants for two large-scale arts projects
ohio city rec league adds bowling to growing roster of youth sports
time bank gives access to services some normally can't afford
county residents have a vote in how cac will award $300k in arts funding
cpac roundtable asks how arts can foster sustained economic prosperity for cleveland
( 71 ) View All For Good
In The News
discover cleveland's neighborhoods through cle city life tours
Cleveland Neighborhood Progress has announced that it will be hosting two CLE City Life tours on Saturday, November 29th and Saturday, December 27th. "Cleveland Neighborhood Progress is pleased to offer citywide bus tours to introduce (or...
Source: Cleveland Neighborhood Progress
the cleveland foundation's latest centennial gift is a free day of theater
Source: The Cleveland Foundation
new york times touts detroit shoreway revitalization
Source: New York Times
travel writer discovers 'the quirky side of cleveland'
Source: Richmond Times-Dispatch
university study ranks cities' walkability; cleveland in top 10
Source: CBS News
toledo blade previews cleveland international film festival
Source: Toledo Blade
#thisiscle promo video goes viral in 3- 2- 1...
Source: Positively Cleveland
ceo of breakthrough schools testified to u.s. house on education reform
Source: U.S. House
'best things in cle' called out in atlantic cities
Source: Atlantic Cities
cleveland, the next brooklyn, says forbes
Source: CNN
( 63 ) View All In The News
Sponsored By:
Detroit Shoreway
andy halko
City: Detroit Shoreway
Meet Andy Halko, founder of Insivia.
View All Founders
Contact Us
Privacy Policy
Have a Tip?
About Fresh Water
Cleveland Links
Terms of Use


text:
Israel News - Stay Informed, Pray Informed
Children are a heritage from the Lord, offspring a reward from him.
Psalms 127:3
This past summer in Israel, especially in the south of the country, Israeli children were extremely traumatised by the ongoing violence emanating from Gaza. With over 5000 rockets and mortars having been fired at Israel's civilian population, children have been especially affected.
Some of the ways that Israel's children of the south have been affected are :
This Hanukka we at Israel today are planning to cheer up the children of the south by giving them "Hanukka Gift Baskets". In this way that we hope to assist the children of the south overcome and recover from the disastrous effects of this past summer's violence.
We could never do it alone but with your help and support we could "do our bit" and help!
Together we will be able to "step up to the plate" and help the children of Israel's south. For each gift you give you will sponsor 2 Gift Baskets for the children of the south!!
There are almost 200,000 children and youth in Israel with debilitating disabilities such as deafness, paralysis, or learning difficulties and need continuously ongoing medical treatment.