text:
As usual, I scrambled at the last minute for Christmas shopping.
Two of Great Wolf Resorts' water parks are underwater.
Manteca is a divided city.
It's more than just an acorn.
There is something deliciously ironic about the first operable segment of high speed rail in California being between Fresno and Bakersfield.
Christmas memories flavor our yuletide seasons for years to come. It was my hope to touch on the happier side of life no matter how simple it might have been at the time. The fact that some things of a positive nature can stay with us and be passed on to our children and often from generation to generation is a gift in itself.
Santa is a rank amateur when it comes to keeping tabs on you.
Allowing a tidal wave of discontent over "local" access to a 70,000-square-foot indoor water park capsize the proposed Great Wolf Resort wouldn't make any sense if the economic numbers really do work for Manteca.
I hurried outside into the parking lot of the Manteca Bulletin as I took a quick break from work. The time was 1:37 a.m., Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010.
Great Wolf Resorts could - if the numbers work out - become the Mother Lode of all Manteca Redevelopment Agency endeavors.
Do not - I repeat - do not go hunting for a Christmas tree with someone who is pursuing a double major in engineering and architecture.
I was laying flat on my face inches from a 1,500 foot vertical drop along a ledge on the back side of the final leg of the trail up Mt. Whitney.
The ticking time bomb known as the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta poses a serious threat to the economic future of California, the ability to feed much of this nation, and to preserve a key Pacific Coast estuary for both fowl and fish.
Sadie Cabral was a classy lady who loved making people smile.
Justice is bittersweet.
Like many cities whose heydays in bygone eras have been become victims of the caprices of changing times, Tracy has gone through its own growing-up pains. A lot of that is starkly evident in its downtown area.
My apologies to the late Huell Howser on my impressions of downtown Lodi having that "wow" factor.
We are told 28-year-old carpet kept together with duct tape is deteriorating the quality of classroom education in Manteca Unified.
Come out to the Petsmart in Manteca and find your new furry friend on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. because the Stockton Animal Shelter will be displaying adoptable dogs of all sizes, color, and breeds. If you've been looking for your purrrrfect snuggle buddy, now is your chance, plus this weekend ALL adoptions are free.
They're sleek. They're cutting edge. They're today.
Roem Baur had it all on Tuesday night.
Stockton Police are alleging Manteca Unified School District board member Sam Fant is a person of interest in an Internet café gambling operation.
Water is water, right?
There is no delicate way to put this. The folks who run the City of Manteca day-to-day are out of touch with the people they serve.
"People have a right to privacy."
What are you doing this weekend?
I plan on fighting crime Saturday night.


text:
Can someone please explain to me why the hell some of the recent champions join the League of Legends in the first place. Whenever I'm reading a champion's lore, they're just talking about their past, who they are, what they do, basically the basic stuff on any lore. But what's different about the new lore writing from any of the older champion lores is that they never explain why the hell they chose to join the League... ever!
I'm mean, a lot of champions had similar reason to join the League such as fighting for their city state, simply fighting for fame and glory, taking revenge with the satisfactory of killing another champion, or simply to gain the knowledge of the Institute of War.
But now... they just don't! What the hell is Thresh's motive to join the League? Why is Kha'Zix in the League without having to be imprisoned like the other Void monster champs? Why can't most of these champions have a legitimate reason for even steping foot in the INstitute of War to begin with? Please! Somebody! Explain to me what the hell happened to the lore that made me love this game!
The motives behind all of the Shadow Isle Champions is a mystery for the moment. The general impression that I get is that the government of the Shadow Isle, or whatever force passes as a government there, wants more representation within the League. I think that the Shadow Isle as a whole is pushing for better representation so that it can show Valoran as a whole what it truly is rather than just be this dark place filled with terrors and death (which it certainly has, but obviously some force has a greater plan than just those two things). Personally, I think the Shadow Isle is gearing up for war against the whole of Valoran. Since a "conventional" war, with magic nukes, is out of the question due to the whole "this will blow up the entire world" thing, the best way to wage a war without causing self destruction is to apply to the League of Legends.
Kha'Zix is simply a very powerful and dangerous creature. Everyone within the League is like that. But he isn't something evil, like a hypothetical creature of unspeakable horror from a plain of existence that can only be described as sheering madness... such a place would be ridiculous. This "void" you speak of doesn't exist so how could Kha'Zix, a perfectly normal being shaped probably by some after effect of the Rune Wars, have come from there? He just wants to fit in with all of the other freakishly powerful and horrific people that can be found within the League. (Yes, I am aware of the void and all that, but most people on Runeterra don't believe it exists).
At least it is still better than Dota's lore. Their latest Hero fights on that battlefield because he beat a bunch of people in a bar fight so they dared him to fight there instead. Yep... At least it is still better than that.
If you want to see what no effort into lore looks like take a look at Dota 2. Trust me, Riot DOES put work into the Lore for their Champions. Quinn and Valor should be evidence enough of that on their own. Only the worst of Riot's lore works is comparable to Dota 2's average lore. If you hate Riot's lore team so much, learn what no effort truly is. I mean it. Read Dota 2 Hero Lore then come back and tell me that Riot puts no effort into their Champion lore. I'll wait.
Of the most recent released Champions,
Quinn is easily one of the most worked on, most developed Champions in the game, bar none.
Thresh belongs to the Shadow Isle, which is a specific place that Riot wants to currently develop further.
Vi has her background pitting her as Caitlyn's partner and as her partner it makes sense for her to back Caitlyn up.
Nami is, admitably, a bit on the weak side when it comes to lore, but she still has a connection to Diana via the moonstone as well as Fizz due to the unknown abyssal terror that can threaten underwater cities. EDIT: The League is the center of the continent and has representatives from everywhere. What better place to learn about an object, the moon pearl and the person whom carries it, if you don't know where to find it? /EDIT
Zed has replaced the Kinnku order and has taken his place as the ninja representative for Ionia.
Elise... I haven't a damned clue aside from more Shadow Isle stuff.
Kha'Zix I've already talked about. EDIT: He also wants to kill Rengar, who joined the League before Kha'Zix did, so he's hunting Rengar there. /EDIT
Syndra gains housing, funding, and protection by joining up to the League while she actively and openly plots to take down the Ionian government. She's an enemy of the state and Ionia can't touch her as long as she's a Champion and on League grounds. She has a very good reason to be there.
Rengar... Point to you.
Diana gains the same protection that Syndra has. As a bonus she gets to confront Leona while pleading her case in an attempt to convince Leona that the Solari are corrupt.
Zyra desperately wants to survive and she knows so very little of the world. The League not only provides protection, but is also both physically and politically, the center of Valoran. What better place could there be for her? She also seems to have a small nature-first agenda, which is a political view, which again is best furthered by being in the political center of Valoran, which is the League.
Jayce became a bit of a vigilante when he attacked Viktor in his bio. At the end of his bio Jayce decided that the best way to defend Piltover from any counter attack would be to take the battle to the Field of Justice.
Draven and Darius are both official Noxian representatives. That alone is worthy justification to join the League. Draven as the added bonus of being a showoff and wanting attention and League matches are displayed across all of Valoran. EDIT: Darius honors strength above all else and the League is a collection of the strongest individuals on the continent. To fight there is to fight against the very best. /EDIT
Now we are back to Varus.
How many of these champions have poor excuses to join the League again?
EDIT: P.S. I should tell you that all of this is, for the most part, stuff that I've pieced together just by reading the lore. Is it so hard to think for yourself on why these people would be here? It's been stated that there are several bonuses for being a champion. Sivir does it for money; pure and simple. Alistar eventually embraced the massive political weight a champion gets just for being a champion and he doesn't even represent a city-state. Ashe was stated to hold diplomatic talks within the League's halls. Draven to spread his showmanship across the continent. Blitzcrank joined just so he could be accepted by people for his merits as a person rather than a strange quirk of technology.
The League is one of the most tolerant, peaceful, and protected places on Valoran. It draws people from all across Valoran to its halls. It is the definitive center of multi-national politics. It is broadcasted across the continent. It provides shelter, wealth, and protection. It has so many oddballs there that most people are open minded enough to look past first impressions and prejudices. The strongest warriors fight there in battle arenas (which, by the way, is why Thresh is there too since he's looking for the strongest souls). And you can't think of any reason why these people would want to join it? You can't put those few dots together? Must Riot spell it out for you every time? Personally, I like it when I have to think about a character's motivations. Asking "why" is one of the most important things you can do in a narrative, both as an author and as part of the audience. Figuring that out is half the fun. /EDIT
Kassadin and Malzahar are both part of the League and they still fight each other outside of the Fields of Justice but still on League grounds as well as beyond them. Neither of them, despite both of them being leaders of rather large cult followings of dubious intent, are locked up.
Kalamanda is a specific instance of the League being selfish. Yes, they did put themselves before everyone else. THAT IS NOT HOW THE LEAGUE IS SUPPOSE TO WORK. In case you didn't notice but High Summoners got arrested by that. That was a conspiracy done by the corrupt within the League. As a part of its function the League is supposed to stop that kind of stuff instead of perpetrate it.
Rereading Rengar and Kha'Zix's lore and they both love to fight people stronger than them. Guess what the League has? The largest collection of the strongest warriors on the continent. And they get to kill them again, and again, and again. And if they are clever enough they can kill each other within the walls but before the League shows up so they can put each other down for good.
You say Zed and Varus's goals and unattainable. I cite the fact that Karthus got himself killed by interfering in Kassadin and Malzahar's unsanctioned fight. The only reason he is alive still is because he was undead to begin with. And they were on league grounds. Difficult? Yes, but not unattainable. Considering that Zed is ruthless and Varus deliberately put a death sentence on himself I don't think a few simple rules are going to stop them from trying to assassinate the people they want to kill.
As for Syndra being denied by the League on the basis that she is an enemy of Ionia? The League is NEUTRAL. If she qualifies as a champion they have to protect her from Ionia. Now, as for confining her on the basis that she is a threat to the whole of Valoran, I point out that she isn't nearly the most powerful person that they've seen. Lee Sin nuked a town by accident, which is admitably something they normally would have punished but they didn't for the sake of attempting to recruit him into their ranks as a Summoner. Synrda hasn't done anything like that yet. She hasn't sworn to burn the world to the ground like Brand did. She isn't a necromancer, which seems to be mostly illegal. And frankly, she isn't nearly the most powerful person that is running free within the League. Xerath is a being of pure magic. He has deliberate malicious intent against the League. He is free to do as he pleases within its walls provided it is legal. They don't hold him against his will. He is not a prisoner to them. The League enjoys having too many powerful beings because, by being a collection of the most powerful champions and summoners, they are interested in growing and pushing themselves further. They can't resist looking into this new and exiting thing even if it is dangerous. Ryze has a scroll than can end the world, and they know about Lilith wanting to use it to do just that, and yet they haven't captured her (that I know of).
You think the League goes about locking up every bad guy in the continent, but they don't. They only do that to the really bad guys who show no restraint. Kha'Zix is fairly low key as far as the Void is concerned (although they should be worried about the fact that a portal to the Void opened up in a place that is relatively unharmed by the Rune Wars). Cho'Gath is biding his own time because he thinks its funny. There is a measured difference in their power. Cho'Gath holds back for his own entertainment while Kha'Zix can only stand on the same level as the champions. Brand is very open about his desire to burn everything. The fact that he tried to do that but was stopped is one thing. Then he was given a CHOICE. Fight in the League or die. Brand should be dead but the League is keeping him alive by virtue that he is interesting. Kog'Maw joined the League by invitation of Malzahar instead of a policing force. Fiddlesticks, another one of the imprisoned by the League, was summoned by illegal magic; he just isn't worth the trouble of being gotten rid of before they used him in the League as a Champion. Renekton was imprisoned by design from the start. The League summoned him from across the planes with the intent of making him a slave. They have since stopped doing that because the magic was disruptive and local champions started signing up.
The League isn't a happy place, but they are more than willing to do something colossally stupid in order to study incredibly powerful people. Besides, if they started hunting down specific enemy's of the state like Syndra then other city-states will start clamoring for the League to hunt down their enemies. That is something it can't do without risking alienating the other city-states and causing a war with a sizable portion of Valoran against the League.
I will give into my inner fan boy and defend Rengar's Lore.
Rengar showing up to the League makes sense. In turn so does Kha'Zix.
Rengar is not necessarily interested in killing Kha'Zix, just hunting him. After becoming the absolute number one hunter of his territory, he became depressed and bored.
Then Kha'Zix comes along and proves to him that there are marks worth hunting, suddenly life is worth living again!
To make it better, he can hunt Kha'Zix pretty much forever because he can track, trap, and kill the bug as many times as he wants. And as if arrangement were not awesome enough, Kha'Zix evolves to become stronger every time they fight, so there is no danger of becoming bored like he did before!
So Rengar joined the league looking for the one that got away. When he joined he probably said something to the effect of: "I will join you guys, but you better bring me Kha'Zix!"
So if a bunch of high ranking summoners came to Malzahar and asked, "Hey Malz, can you bring in more Void Demon Thing-a-ma-jigs into reality?" I assume he would jump with joy. Hell, Malzahar probably orchestrated the entire thing.
Rengar has a special place on his wall for Kha'Zix's head. He really does want to kill Kha'Zix.
Malzahar didn't summon Kha'Zix. If he had the power to do so he would have done it a hundred times already to flood Valoran with Void monsters. Most people don't even believe the Void exists so why would people ask him to summon a monster from a plane of existence that doesn't exist (as far as they know)?
I had a similar conversation in a fairly lengthy thread a while back, even down to the comparison with Dota's lore.
So I'll just add in my agreement that the reasons are very much there, it's just that Riot stopped putting a sentence at the end of each bio: "THIS IS WHY THIS CHAMPION JOINED THE LEAGUE" and assumed people would be able to figure it out based on character cues...which apparently has met with mixed success judging by this and other posts like it.
I hate to break this into pieces, but it's necessary because it's going to get long.
© 2014 Riot Games, Inc. All rights reserved. Riot Games, League of Legends and PvP.net are trademarks, services marks, or registered trademarks of Riot Games, Inc.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Big East's non-football members meet, discuss possible breakaway
Ken D. Dec 11, 2:24 p.m.
Sports Legend
If the league were to dissolve before July 1, that would create more than a little havoc with the 2013 schedule. The BE has already announced its sked for next season based on having 12 teams, including Boise, SDSU and Houston (all of which have legal outs if the TV contract falls short of specified goals) as well as Rutgers. There could be a lot of scrambling for opponents in the next few months.
Another question is: if the BE formally dissolves, what is the status of the schools slated to join but not yet formally in? I doubt there is anything binding on anybody at that point. I wouldn't automatically assume that the ten remaining football schools (excluding Boise and SDSU) would think that configuration is the best they can do.
hovis Dec 11, 1:58 p.m.
All Star
This is exactly what we talked about happening a while back. Kind of sad that it looks likely to happen now that ECU finally gained their long awaited entrance. I would say that it will definitely happen because of the money involved. Oh well.
Ken D. Dec 11, 1:52 p.m.
Sports Legend
They are looking to take the "Big East" name with them too David Glenn says.
— Posted by hovis
They are looking to take the "Big East" name with them too David Glenn says.
— Posted by hovis
Timing is critical in that regard. Currently, there are 7 non-football schools in the Big East. There are three all-sports members left (UConn, Cincy and South Florida), and several schools that will soon become voting members. Temple's status regarding voting on membership issues is unclear, but critical.
Without Temple, the 7 non-football schools would have the two thirds majority they would need to dissolve the conference and negotiate some arrangement in which the Big East brand, and its claim to NCAA basketball revenue distributions, would survive. With dissolution, the unhappy basketball schools would not be subject to any exit fees (nor would the football schools).
But if Temple is allowed to vote, the unhappy seven fall short of the 67% they need to dissolve. And once the new football members get on board, those seven are screwed. Also reported in the past few hours is a strong indication that Boise is unlikely to follow through on joining, which would surely leave San Diego State unwilling to come aboard. That would leave the league with ten football members, eight of which came from CUSA.
If Boise does withdraw, and bidding networks evaluate the possibility of UConn and Cincy going to the ACC (not a given, to be sure, but negotiating leverage for the networks) even that $60MM number is likely to drop sharply.
The seven Catholic schools can do the math. I would be very surprised at this point if they don't move to dissolve the Big East and sue to retain the Big East brand name for themselves.
hovis Dec 11, 1:22 p.m.
All Star
They are looking to take the "Big East" name with them too David Glenn says.
hovis Dec 11, 12:25 p.m.
All Star
UCF and SMU are scheduled to join the Big East as all-sports members."
From CBS sports.
hovis Dec 11, 12:24 p.m.
All Star
The meeting was first reported by Mark Blaudschun.
"SI.com's Pete Thamel is reporting that Big East commissioner Mike Aresco attended.
This development comes less than a week after CBSSports.com's Dennis Dodd reported that the Big East's next TV deal could be worth as little as $60 million annually, meaning the league's seven non-football members -- Georgetown, Marquette, Providence, St. John's, Seton Hall, Villanova and DePaul -- will make a fraction of what they figured to make before Syracuse, Pittsburgh, Notre Dame, Rutgers and Louisville announced within the past 15 months that they're leaving the Big East. Considering TV revenue has long been viewed as the only tangible reason for the non-football members to remain affiliated with the football-playing members, last week's report combined with the possibility of additional changes has the non-football members now exploring other options. One possibility, a source said, is the non-football members forming a basketball-only league and perhaps inviting other relevant basketball schools without FBS-level football programs to join them -- schools like Butler, VCU, Xavier, Saint Louis, Dayton, George Mason and Creighton.
How much TV revenue could a league like that generate?
The answer is unclear.
But it probably wouldn't be significantly less than the roughly $1 million per year Dodd's report suggests the non-football members might get from the deal Aresco is currently trying to negotiate, and, just as important, a new basketball-only league wouldn't force schools like Georgetown and Marquette to water-down their schedules and blow their budgets playing against and traveling to schools like Tulane and Houston. In the end, that's what the non-football members must decide -- whether a few hundred-thousand dollars per year from a TV contract is worth them remaining part of a league they no longer recognize. A source said a decision, one way or another, is expected before July 1, i.e., the date Memphis, Houston, U
Please sign in to post.
Seahawks vs. 49ers
CBS Sports Radio
Amani & Eytan
SEC: Arkansas at Missouri
Tomorrow at 2:30 pm on WRAL-TV
HSFB: Football Friday with Tom Suiter
Tomorrow at 11:35 pm on WRAL-TV
- Local
Our Take
Fedora, McNeill hop aboard the A-TrainCaulton Tudor
Coaching 101: The single-wing offenseLogan Zone
Logan Zone: UNC joins the bowl-boundLogan Zone
— Thu 9:49 p.m.
— Thu 9:33 p.m.
— Thu 9:29 p.m.
— Thu 9:18 p.m.
— Thu 9:18 p.m.
— Thu 8:44 p.m.
— Thu 8:39 p.m.
— Thu 7:55 p.m.
— Thu 7:51 p.m.
— Thu 7:49 p.m.
— Thu 7:48 p.m.
— Thu 6:55 p.m.
— Thu 6:30 p.m.
— Thu 6:30 p.m.
— Thu 5:25 p.m.
— Thu 4:29 p.m.
— Thu 4:28 p.m.
— Thu 4:10 p.m.
— Thu 4:02 p.m.
— Thu 3:55 p.m.
— Thu 3:32 p.m.
— Thu 3:03 p.m.
— Wed 9:15 p.m.
— Wed 9:15 p.m.
— Wed 7:00 p.m.
— Wed 5:39 p.m.
— Wed 2:22 p.m.
— Wed 1:06 p.m.
— Wed 11:00 a.m.
— Tue 3:44 p.m.
— Tue 3:11 p.m.
— Tue 2:28 p.m.
— Tue 1:16 p.m.
— Tue 12:45 p.m.
— Mon 5:59 p.m.
— Mon 4:36 p.m.
— Mon 3:00 p.m.
— Mon 2:14 p.m.
— Mon 2:03 p.m.
— Mon 1:30 p.m.


text:
Welcome to Columbia High School
Tuesday, November 25, 2014
General Information:
Looking for some great Raider stocking stuffers? The Columbia Athletic Boosters will have a preview of the holiday sale TODAY, Tuesday, November 25 during all lunch periods. Come check out their newest offerings of lanyards, hats, gloves, scarves, and coffee mugs! The annual holiday sale will be on Saturday, Dec. 6 from 9:00 am until 4:00 pm. in the cafeteria.
Columbia Local Schools will be closed for Thanksgiving break Wednesday, Nov. 26 through Friday, Nov. 28. School will resume on Monday, December 1.
Attention sophomores and class ring customers, Jostens will be here to deliver class ring orders on Tuesday, December 2nd from 11:15-12:45 in the cafeteria. Any remaining balance is due at delivery. Extra order packets are available in the main office.
Attention Seniors… Jostens will be at Columbia High School on Tuesday, December 2nd from 11:15-12:45 in the cafeteria. Please bring your graduation and/or class ring orders to Jostens at this time. Remember to take advantage of all the order day discounts and promotions! Extra order packets are available in the main office and payment options are listed on the order packet envelope.
The cap and gown fee is $26.00 and is made payable to Jostens. IF you are only purchasing the cap and gown before the Dec. 20 deadline, you do not need to include the $10.00 shipping cost. If you are not ordering announcements through Jostens, you still need to order the cap and gown if you plan to participate in the CHS commencement ceremony. You may use a gown from a sibling (white-girls, green-boys) and may choose only to purchase the cap and tassel for $15.00 or just the tassel for $10.00. After December 20, 2014 late fees apply: $50 for the cap and gown plus tax.
Sports News:
Attention all baseball players: Open hit and lift is canceled for today.
Have a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
Articles posted but not read each day:
Current Information
Attention athletes interested in playing winter sports: All school fees must be paid in order for you to travel by bus to extra curricular competitions. If you have any questions about your fees, please contact Mrs. Kobe in the main office.
Guidance Information:
Any juniors or seniors interested in taking the ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude & Battery) test, please sign up in the guidance office. The test will be given on Friday, December 12, 2014, from 7:45-10:45am. Please take an information sheet when you sign up.
Oberlin College will be hosting virtual panels for prospective students during the fall semester on December 9. These panels will be a chance for students to ask current Oberlin students about their experiences on campus. Each panel will be live streamed through the Oberlin blogs and will be archived on the blog for later watching. They will be able to take questions through the blogs or from the Admissions Facebook page. For a link to these pages, please see Miss Neff.
Athletic Information:
Attention all girls interested in playing softball this spring: The Columbia Softball Program is starting it's conditioning and weightlifting every Tuesday and Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. If you have questions contact Coach Lugo or Mr. Jump.
The Junior Class has extended our flip flop sale! For just $20 you can show your Raider spirit! Please support the class of 2016 in their Prom fundraising.
The world needs to know your inner artist! Participate in PTA Reflections Fine Arts Competition. Open to Columbia Students K-12. Choreograph a dance, produce a film, write a poem or story, compose a song, take a picture or create a piece of visual art and tell us your interpretation of the theme: "The World Would Be a Better Place If..." Contact Nancy Geiger at email@example.com for more details. Local deadline: January 5th, 2015.
School Fees: Allcurrent year and past year school fees were due on WEDNESDAY, October 1. These fees must be paid before students can use school transportation for extracurricular activities. You may pay your school fees through the payforit system online through the school's website. You may also pay in the main office at CHS. If you have questions about your school fees, please see Mrs. Kobe in the main office.
The Columbia Band Boosters are selling custom made CHS pillows to support The Columbia High School Marching Band. They are $25 a piece of two for $40. Check them out in the band case in the front hall. Orders will be taken in the main office.
The Parent Portal in PowerSchool is now open and can be accessed. Parent/Student logins and passwords remain the same as last year. A new version of the Mobile App is now available and will prompt you for a District Mobile Registration code which is ZZGS. The link for the App can be downloaded from the Parent Portal or found on the App store. If you have trouble accessing your account please call the school at 440-236-5001 for assistance.
Attention all students who would like to drive to school. If you have a valid driver's license and have not met with Mr. Jump, turned in a completed parking permit form or paid the fee, you should not be driving to school and parking on the premises. All students who have a permit have an assigned spot. Make sure you are in it. If someone else is in your spot come see Mr. Jump. No one without a permit is to be parking in the high school lots or at Copopa.
We have achieved the highest ranking awarded by the Ohio Department of Education 5 years in a row!
We appreciate the hard work of our students, educators, families, and the community that resulted in OUR great achievement.


text:
Madden Girl Getta Patent Platform Pump
Compare at $50.00
Find It In Store
Item # dsw12prod3760002
Polish off your look with a patent pump from Madden Girl. The Getta platform pump will add simple sophistication to your flirty and feminine style.
- Faux patent leather upper
- Snipped toe
- 1" hidden platform, 3½" covered heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
- View more Women's Madden Girl Shoes
By: LWal
Location: Philadelphia
November 25, 2014
Great, comfy heels
"I'm not usually a heel girl unless it's a special event. Since I had a black-tie gala to attend, I picked up these to wear with my gown. The price was great. They were a bit snug at first but fit better throughout the night and I wore them around my apt a bit the night before to break them in. They're pretty easy to walk in thanks to the 1 inch platform. I wanted a pair of heels I can not only wear to this event but with a pair of jeans and a blazer and still look stylish yet comfy. Looking forward to wearing these for a long time to come!"
By: MLovesShoesM
Location: Orlando, FL
November 12, 2014
Love the shoe...wished it fit!
"Love the style of the shoe! It was a little long. Unfortunately, it was at the smallest size!"
By: ManassasMom
Location: Manassas, VA
November 10, 2014
Adding to the chorus - slipping heel
"Really a good nude pump. Nice color, nice height, OK comfort. However, yes, the heel is too loose, and my feet slip out. Ran to Walgreens and bought the thickest heel liner pads and corrected the problem, and now I'm very happy!"
By: Kmay22
Location: Destin, FL
November 09, 2014
A little big
"I normally wear either a 7.5 or 8 in size. I ordered the 8 because with pumps I normally go with an 8. I also ordered these wide. The 8 was a little too big so I returned them and I am waiting on replacement. But, they were really pretty in person, I love the nude color. Can't wait to get the 7.5 so I can wear them!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Energy Efficiency - Market Uptake PDA
H2020-EE-2014-4-PDASub call of: H2020-EE-2014-2015
|Opening Date
|Publication date
|Deadline Date
|05-06-2014 17:00:00 (Brussels local time)
|Total Call Budget
|Main Pillar
|Societal Challenges
|OJ reference
|OJ C361 of 11. December 2013
|Project development assistance for innovative bankable and aggregated sustainable energy investment schemes and projects
Specific challenge: Significant efforts are required to mobilise all relevant stakeholders, carry out investment inventories, develop feasibility studies, financial engineering instruments, and to address legal and procurement issues.
In this context, it is necessary to support project promoters through dedicated project development assistance facilities and capacity building and thus demonstrate the viability and positive impacts of large-scale, sustainable energy investments.
Scope: Project development assistance support will be provided to public and private project promoters such as public/private infrastructure operators, retail chains, cities and SMEs/industry, leading to innovative, bankable and aggregated sustainable energy investment schemes and projects of EUR 6 million – EUR 50 million. The support will be conditional to mobilized investments. The focus should be on public and private buildings, retail energy market infrastructure, commercial and logistic properties and sites. The major objective of supported projects will be to demonstrate the financial viability and sustainability of large-scale sustainable energy investments. Proposals must have a 'lighthouse' dimension as well as deliver organisational innovation in the mobilisation of the investments and/or the financial approach. Innovation should be demonstrated taking into account the situation in the targeted country. Proposals from applicants coming from one single country are eligible, but proposals must also include a clear action plan to communicate across Europe towards potential replicators. Further, supported project will be required to participate in the monitoring and evaluation exercise run by the Commission (see part B for details).
Project development assistance activities implemented through this topic will be complemented by the continuation of the ELENA facility[1] implemented by the EIB (see part B of the WP for details).
The Commission considers that proposals requesting a contribution from the EU of between EUR 0.5 and 2 million would allow this specific challenge to be addressed appropriately. Nonetheless, this does not preclude submission and selection of proposals requesting other amounts.
Expected impact: Development of credible pipeline of bankable large-scale projects and financial schemes and display of innovative financing solutions, leading to improved investor confidence. Every million Euro of Horizon 2020 support must trigger investments worth at least EUR 15 million.
Type of action: Coordination and Support Actions
[1] www.eib.org/elena.
Please read carefully all provisions below before the preparation of your application.
- List of countries and applicable rules for funding: described in part A of the General Annexes of the General Work Programme.
- Eligibility and admissibility conditions: described in part B and C of the General Annexes of the General Work Programme.
- Evaluation
3.1 Evaluation criteria and procedure, scoring and threshold: described in part H of the General Annexes of the General Work Programme
3.2 Guide to the submission and evaluation process
- Proposal page limits and layout: Please refer to Part B of the standard proposal template.
- Indicative timeline for evaluation and grant management:
Information on the one-stage evaluation: maximum 5 months from the final date for submission.
Signature of grant agreements: maximum 3 months from the date of informing successful applicants.
- Provisions for the type(s) of action(s) under this topic:
Coordination and Support Action:
Specific provisions and funding rates
Standard evaluation form
Annotated Model Grant Agreement - General
7. Additional provisions:
Horizon 2020 budget flexibility
Classified information
Technology readiness levels (TRL) – where a topic description refers to TRL, these definitions apply.
Financial support to Third Parties – where a topic description foresees financial support to Third Parties, these provisions apply.
Additional documents
You can download the same documents as one zip file from the call page
No submission system is open for this topic.


text:
Explore your cosmic makeup with a Free Astrology Birth Chart report to better understand yourself and improve your relationships.
Tarot Card of the Day
The Emperor
In the most practical terms, what has traditionally been called the Emperor card represents the highest leadership, a head of state or the most exemplary and powerful person in the realm. This archetypal ruler is responsible for the positive working out of affairs of a society or community, which are directly proportional to his well being and happiness.
The more enlightenment and cosmic perspective this energy brings, the better life is for all. The Emperor archetype masters the world of matter and physical manifestation. When you apply this card to your situation, acknowledge your potentials for mastery. Reinforce a sense of sovereignty within yourself, despite any self-limiting beliefs, habits or appearances to the contrary.
Whoops! We can't calculate your personalized tarot card without your birthdate. create your profile to get your tarot card and advice for today!
Your Free Tarot Card Is…
Whoops! We can't calculate your personalized tarot card without your birthdate. Login or create your profile to get your tarot card and advice for today!create my profile
Already a member? LOG IN NOW
What's on your mind?
Top Stories
Glad You Made It!
Embark on a journey of wisdom! From daily horoscopes and free Tarot readings to Astrology, I Ching, Numerology, and more...
Your 2015 Astrology
The holidays are here and the new year will arrive before you know it! Prepare for 2015 now with 365 days of personalized predictions and advice from master astrologers Rick Levine and Jeff Jawer.
New Beginnings for the New Moon
The New Moon in Sagittarius frees you from your limitations! Let go and move into brilliant new territory now with an Inner Reflections Birth Report.
Health Tips from Feng Shui
Boosting and maintaining your health is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Get easy Feng Shui tips now to help bring healing energy into your life and home.
Which Card Is Speaking to You?
Reappearing cards in a Tarot reading are a sign to pay attention to important messages from the universe! See if you get any reappearing cards with a Celtic Cross Tarot reading...
Today's News
Weekly Astrology: November 24-30, 2014
Thanksgiving Feng Shui Tips
The Master Numbers
Happy Birthday, Sagittarius!
Planet Tracker
Moon in Sagittarius
Nov 22, 2014 to Nov 24, 2014
Sun in Sagittarius
Nov 21, 2014 to Dec 21, 2014
Mercury in Scorpio
Nov 8, 2014 to Nov 27, 2014
Venus in Sagittarius
Nov 16, 2014 to Dec 10, 2014
Mars in Capricorn
Oct 25, 2014 to Dec 4, 2014
Jupiter in Leo
Jul 15, 2014 to Aug 11, 2015
Saturn in Scorpio
Oct 5, 2012 to Dec 23, 2014
Uranus in Aries
Mar 11, 2011 to May 15, 2018
Neptune in Pisces
Feb 3, 2012 to Mar 30, 2025
Pluto in Capricorn
Nov 26, 2008 to Mar 23, 2023
Free Readings & Reports
There's an easy way to get readings & reports for FREE!GET A FREE READING


text:
23 September 14
Olson Kundig: Anthology is featured on Archdaily.
Click here to read more.
19 September 14
Architectural Digest features Olson Kundig: Anthology, opening tomorrow, September 20, at Kaneko.
Click here to read more.
19 September 14
Gawker Media announced Tuesday that it will move its New York City headquarters to a new space in the Flatiron neighborhood designed by Kirsten R. Murray.
For a preview of the design, click here.
15 September 14
Tom Kundig will lecture at the Nevada Museum of Art as part of their DICE 2014: CRAFT conference.
The lecture is this Thursday, September 18 at 6pm. For more information about the lecture and DICE 2014, click here.
12 September 14
The Tom Kundig-designed Sol Duc Cabin has been shortlisted for the WAN Metal in Architecture Award.
See all of the finalists here.
11 September 14
The Tom Kundig-designed Shadowboxx is featured on Apartment Therapy.
Click here to read more.
10 September 14
The five final designs for Presidio Parklands in San Francisco are featured on ArchDaily.
Olson Kundig Architects is on the Olin team. Click here to read more.


text:
Preschool Films & Videos
"The Sand Castle," "Chicka, Chicka 123," "Dinosaur Bones," "Seven Blind Mice"
Ages 5 and younger
Short animation or live action movies, often based on children's books.
Upcoming Events
- Preschool Films
- Monday, December 1, 2014Ingleside, Ingleside Meeting Room
- First Friday Fun Flicks!
- Friday, December 5, 2014Portola, Portola Meeting Room
- CANCELLED -- Fun Flicks
- Wednesday, December 10, 2014Potrero, Potrero Meeting Room


text:
Sorry, you must login before using the Writers' Desk.
You are seeing this message for a number of possible reasons:
- You have not yet logged in. Click here to login
- Your login session has timed out. For your security your login session will time-out after 20 minutes of inactivity. Click here to login
- Your browser is set up in a way that disables cookies being set on your computer. In order to log you into The Spoof's Writers' Desk, you must enable cookies in your browser.
If you have not previously registered to use the editing centre, please click here.
Ferguson explodes because of colour blind killing!A colour blind, armed police officer killed an unarmed youth who just happened to be black and was judged not guilty by a colour free court, now everything has gone black or white; non colours BTW!
Mailing List
Get Spoof News in your email inbox!


text:
The 25 Best Vintage Stores in America
Because the best way to dress like Steve McQueen, Miles Davis, or Kurt Cobain is to mix in second-hand clothes from the eras when those icons actually lived
It's impossible to ignore the impact that RRL has had in making spectacular new clothes that fit better than the spectacular old ones that inspired them. (You have to just go with the fact that the tears and repairs are manufactured.) Each boutique is its own eclectic time capsule-you might want to actually move into the one in East Hampton, and Travis Harrison, manager of L.A.'s new converted mechanic shop on Melrose, is a local hero. At any location, there are always superb vintage specimens on display-a Belstaff Trialmaster coat, a silver-and-turquoise bangle, a Coast Guard sweatshirt by Champion-and these hard-to-finds are actually for sale. Not "on sale," mind you: They're museum quality and priced for collectors. But try one on for size and you'll feel like McQueen for an instant.
For store locations, visit http://stores.ralphlauren.com
Food + Travel
- David Chang's Kitchen: Don't Get All "Fresh" with Me
- David Chang's Kitchen: Your Idea of Bologna is Total Baloney
- Chart: The Family Tree of Bourbon Whiskey
- Recipe: Semi-Summer Salad - Chef Jeff Taibe of Oak + Almond
- The Great Franco-Italian Pasta Experiment
- How to Pick from an Overpriced Restaurant Wine List


text:
|By Jeremy Geelan
Article Rating:
|March 1, 2009 04:13 AM EST
Founded through the generous support of Google, Microsoft and Sun, UC Berkeley's RAD Lab has released "A Berkeley View of Cloud Computing" - a technical report arguing that the construction and operation of extremely large-scale, commodity-computer data centers at low-cost locations was the key necessary enabler of Cloud Computing, and outlining ten obstacles including Data Confidentiality and Auditability, Bugs in Large-Scale Distributed Systems, and what the report calls Reputation Fate Sharing.
"The long dreamed vision of computing as a utility is finally emerging," the report nonetheless concludes.
Among the remarks in the Executive Summary is the observation that' "companies with large batch-oriented tasks can get results as quickly as their programs can scale, since using 1000 servers for one hour costs no more than using one server for 1000 hours."
Other forthright statements by the reports' authors include the following:
On Cloud Computing's Fundamental Impact
"Cloud Computing is likely to have the same impact on software that foundries have had on the hardware industry."
On the Economic Benefits of the Cloud
"Although the economic appeal of Cloud Computing is often described as 'converting capital expenses to operating expenses' (CapEx to OpEx), we believe the phrase 'pay as you go' more directly captures the economic benefit to the buyer."
On the Opportunities for Application Developers
"While we have yet to see fundamentally new types of applications enabled by Cloud Computing, we believe that several important classes of existing applications will become even more compelling with Cloud Computing and contribute further to its momentum."
The ten potential obstacles are labeled by the report as follows:
- Availability of Service
- Data Lock-In
- Data Confidentiality and Auditability
- Data Transfer Bottlenecks
- Performance Unpredictability
- Scalable Storage
- Bugs in Large Distributed Systems
- Scaling Quickly
- Reputation Fate Sharing
- Software Licensing
Authored by Michael Armbrust, Armando Fox, Rean Griffith, Anthony D. Joseph, Randy H. Katz, Andrew Konwinski, Gunho Lee, David A. Patterson, Ariel Rabkin, Ion Stoica and Matei Zaharia. The authors request that any comments be sent to them at abovetheclouds (at) cs.berkeley.edu.
SYS-CON Events announced today that Windstream, a leading provider of advanced network and cloud communications, has been named "Silver Sponsor" of SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9–11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York, NY. Windstream (Nasdaq: WIN), a FORTUNE 500 and S&P 500 company, is a leading provider of advanced network communications, including cloud computing and managed services, to businesses nationwide. The company also offers broadband, phone and digital TV services to consumers primarily in rural areas.
Nov. 23, 2014 07:30 PM EST Reads: 1,694
"There is a natural synchronization between the business models, the IoT is there to support ," explained Brendan O'Brien, Co-founder and Chief Architect of Aria Systems, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at the 15th International Cloud Expo®, held Nov 4–6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Nov. 23, 2014 12:00 PM EST Reads: 1,631
The major cloud platforms defy a simple, side-by-side analysis. Each of the major IaaS public-cloud platforms offers their own unique strengths and functionality. Options for on-site private cloud are diverse as well, and must be designed and deployed while taking existing legacy architecture and infrastructure into account. Then the reality is that most enterprises are embarking on a hybrid cloud strategy and programs. In this Power Panel at 15th Cloud Expo (http://www.CloudComputingExpo.com), moderated by Ashar Baig, Research Director, Cloud, at Gigaom Research, Nate Gordon, Director of T...
Nov. 23, 2014 07:45 AM EST Reads: 1,474
The definition of IoT is not new, in fact it's been around for over a decade. What has changed is the public's awareness that the technology we use on a daily basis has caught up on the vision of an always on, always connected world. If you look into the details of what comprises the IoT, you'll see that it includes everything from cloud computing, Big Data analytics, "Things," Web communication, applications, network, storage, etc. It is essentially including everything connected online from hardware to software, or as we like to say, it's an Internet of many different things. The difference ...
Nov. 22, 2014 10:00 PM EST Reads: 1,402
Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world.
Nov. 22, 2014 05:30 PM EST Reads: 1,454
An entirely new security model is needed for the Internet of Things, or is it? Can we save some old and tested controls for this new and different environment? In his session at @ThingsExpo, New York's at the Javits Center, Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, reviewed hands-on lessons with IoT devices and reveal a new risk balance you might not expect. Davi Ottenheimer, EMC Senior Director of Trust, has more than nineteen years' experience managing global security operations and assessments, including a decade of leading incident response and digital forensics. He is co-author of t...
Nov. 22, 2014 05:30 PM EST Reads: 1,315
ARMONK, N.Y., Nov. 20, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced that it is bringing a greater level of control, security and flexibility to cloud-based application development and delivery with a single-tenant version of Bluemix, IBM's platform-as-a-service. The new platform enables developers to build ap...
Nov. 22, 2014 05:30 PM EST Reads: 1,464
Explosive growth in connected devices. Enormous amounts of data for collection and analysis. Critical use of data for split-second decision making and actionable information. All three are factors in making the Internet of Things a reality. Yet, any one factor would have an IT organization pondering its infrastructure strategy. How should your organization enhance its IT framework to enable an Internet of Things implementation? In his session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, James Kirkland, Chief Architect for the Internet of Things and Intelligent Systems at Red Hat, described how to revolutioniz...
Nov. 21, 2014 09:15 PM EST Reads: 1,388
The security devil is always in the details of the attack: the ones you've endured, the ones you prepare yourself to fend off, and the ones that, you fear, will catch you completely unaware and defenseless. The Internet of Things (IoT) is nothing if not an endless proliferation of details. It's the vision of a world in which continuous Internet connectivity and addressability is embedded into a growing range of human artifacts, into the natural world, and even into our smartphones, appliances, and physical persons. In the IoT vision, every new "thing" - sensor, actuator, data source, data con...
Nov. 21, 2014 08:00 PM EST Reads: 1,391
Technology is enabling a new approach to collecting and using data. This approach, commonly referred to as the "Internet of Things" (IoT), enables businesses to use real-time data from all sorts of things including machines, devices and sensors to make better decisions, improve customer service, and lower the risk in the creation of new revenue opportunities. In his General Session at Internet of @ThingsExpo, Dave Wagstaff, Vice President and Chief Architect at BSQUARE Corporation, discuss the real benefits to focus on, how to understand the requirements of a successful solution, the flow of ...
Nov. 21, 2014 08:00 PM EST Reads: 1,447
"BSQUARE is in the business of selling software solutions for smart connected devices. It's obvious that IoT has moved from being a technology to being a fundamental part of business, and in the last 18 months people have said let's figure out how to do it and let's put some focus on it, " explained Dave Wagstaff, VP & Chief Architect, at BSQUARE Corporation, in this SYS-CON.tv interview at @ThingsExpo, held Nov 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center in Santa Clara, CA.
Nov. 21, 2014 07:00 PM EST Reads: 1,297
Focused on this fast-growing market's needs, Vitesse Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: VTSS), a leading provider of IC solutions to advance "Ethernet Everywhere" in Carrier, Enterprise and Internet of Things (IoT) networks, introduced its IStaX™ software (VSC6815SDK), a robust protocol stack to simplify deployment and management of Industrial-IoT network applications such as Industrial Ethernet switching, surveillance, video distribution, LCD signage, intelligent sensors, and metering equipment. Leveraging technologies proven in the Carrier and Enterprise markets, IStaX is designed to work ac...
Nov. 20, 2014 09:15 PM EST Reads: 1,379
C-Labs LLC, a leading provider of remote and mobile access for the Internet of Things (IoT), announced the appointment of John Traynor to the position of chief operating officer. Previously a strategic advisor to the firm, Mr. Traynor will now oversee sales, marketing, finance, and operations. Mr. Traynor is based out of the C-Labs office in Redmond, Washington. He reports to Chris Muench, Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Traynor brings valuable business leadership and technology industry expertise to C-Labs. With over 30 years' experience in the high-tech sector, John Traynor has held numerous...
Nov. 20, 2014 06:00 PM EST Reads: 1,341
Bit6 today issued a challenge to the technology community implementing Web Real Time Communication (WebRTC). To leap beyond WebRTC's significant limitations and fully leverage its underlying value to accelerate innovation, application developers need to consider the entire communications ecosystem.
Nov. 20, 2014 04:45 PM EST Reads: 1,143
The 3rd International @ThingsExpo, co-located with the 16th International Cloud Expo - to be held June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY - announces that it is now accepting Keynote Proposals. The Internet of Things (IoT) is the most profound change in personal and enterprise IT since the creation of the Worldwide Web more than 20 years ago. All major researchers estimate there will be tens of billions devices - computers, smartphones, tablets, and sensors - connected to the Internet by 2020. This number will continue to grow at a rapid pace for the next several decades.
Nov. 20, 2014 01:00 PM EST Reads: 1,587
The Internet of Things is not new. Historically, smart businesses have used its basic concept of leveraging data to drive better decision making and have capitalized on those insights to realize additional revenue opportunities. So, what has changed to make the Internet of Things one of the hottest topics in tech? In his session at @ThingsExpo, Chris Gray, Director, Embedded and Internet of Things, discussed the underlying factors that are driving the economics of intelligent systems. Discover how hardware commoditization, the ubiquitous nature of connectivity, and the emergence of Big Data a...
Nov. 20, 2014 12:30 PM EST Reads: 1,795
Almost everyone sees the potential of Internet of Things but how can businesses truly unlock that potential. The key will be in the ability to discover business insight in the midst of an ocean of Big Data generated from billions of embedded devices via Systems of Discover. Businesses will also need to ensure that they can sustain that insight by leveraging the cloud for global reach, scale and elasticity.
Nov. 18, 2014 09:00 PM EST Reads: 2,018
SYS-CON Events announced today that IDenticard will exhibit at SYS-CON's 16th International Cloud Expo®, which will take place on June 9-11, 2015, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. IDenticard™ is the security division of Brady Corp (NYSE: BRC), a $1.5 billion manufacturer of identification products. We have small-company values with the strength and stability of a major corporation. IDenticard offers local sales, support and service to our customers across the United States and Canada. Our partner network encompasses some 300 of the world's leading systems integrators and security s...
Nov. 18, 2014 08:15 PM EST Reads: 1,576
IoT is still a vague buzzword for many people. In his session at @ThingsExpo, Mike Kavis, Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Partners, discussed the business value of IoT that goes far beyond the general public's perception that IoT is all about wearables and home consumer services. He also discussed how IoT is perceived by investors and how venture capitalist access this space. Other topics discussed were barriers to success, what is new, what is old, and what the future may hold. Mike Kavis is Vice President & Principal Cloud Architect at Cloud Technology Pa...
Nov. 18, 2014 01:30 PM EST Reads: 2,014
Cloud Expo 2014 TV commercials will feature @ThingsExpo, which was launched in June, 2014 at New York City's Javits Center as the largest 'Internet of Things' event in the world. The next @ThingsExpo will take place November 4-6, 2014, at the Santa Clara Convention Center, in Santa Clara, California. Since its launch in 2008, Cloud Expo TV commercials have been aired and CNBC, Fox News Network, and Bloomberg TV. Please enjoy our 2014 commercial.
Nov. 13, 2014 05:00 AM EST Reads: 3,546


text:
Christian Theological Seminary is a fully accredited ecumenical institution offering graduate-level degree programs and lifelong education
CTS is a place that believes we all can have an impact. At CTS we are committed to helping you learn deeply, serve boldly, and live fully.
With God, all things are possible. Your gift today will nourish students, pastors, lay leaders and congregations for generations to come.
CTS and Butler University announce the creation of the Desmond Tutu Center
Dec. 03, 2014 | Worship
Word & Table Chapel Service
Every Wednesday at 11:30am in Sweeney Chapel. Open to the public, come one, come all!
Dec. 10, 2014 | Worship
Lessons & Carols Chapel Service
Join us for this unique Lessons and Carols service in Sweeney Chapel. Open to the public, come one, come all!
Dec. 24, 2014 | In the News
Winter Break
CTS offices will be closed from December 24, 2014 and re-open on January 5, 2015
Dr. Carol Johnston Addresses Beijing Conference
Dr. Carol Johnston, CTS Associate Professor of Theology & Culture, recently made her third trip to China.
In the News
Sarah Lund Joins CTS as Advancement V.P.
Rev. Dr. Sarah Lund has joined Christian Theological Seminary as Vice President of Seminary Advancement.
The Arts and Peacebuilding
How can the arts address violence and injustice in the world to promote peace?


text:
Brent Musberger
Katherine Webb, AJ McCarron's girlfriend, made famous by Musberger, ESPNComment
After ESPN cameras lingered on her and Brent Musberger rhapsodized about her, Twitter is still abuzz about former Miss Alabama USA Katherine Webb, Alabama QB AJ McCarron's girlfriend. As of Wednesday night, her Twitter followers had swelled from 2,000 to 245,000.
RecommendedRecent Facebook Activity
Only On 7
The ABC7 I-team investigates cop cruiser crashesCop Cruiser Crashes happen more often than you think in the Washington area. Are officers being held accountable? And should you be paying the price? The I-Team investigates TONIGHT on ABC7 News at 11 after "Castle."


text:
Arizona Diamondbacks
Maya Angelou accepts Mailer Center lifetime award
NEW YORK (AP) - Her body weak, her voice rich and strong, Maya Angelou sang, lectured and reminisced as she accepted a lifetime achievement award Thursday night from the Norman Mailer Center.
The 85-year-old author, poet, dancer and actress was honored during a benefit gala at the New York Public Library, the annual gathering organized by the Mailer Center and writers colony . Seated in a wheelchair, she was a vivid presence in dark glasses and a sparkling black dress as she marveled that a girl from a segregated Arkansas village could grow up to become a literary star.
"Imagine it," she said, "a town so prejudiced black people couldn't even eat vanilla ice cream."
Angelou was introduced by her former editor at Random House, Robert Loomis, and she praised him for talking her into writing her breakthrough memoir, the million-selling "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings." The key was suggesting to her that the book might be too hard to write.
The people who knew her best, she explained, understood that "if you want to get Maya Angelou to do so something, tell her she can't."
Angelou, a longtime resident of North Carolina, will be back in Manhattan next month to collect an honorary National Book Award medal.
Pulitzer Prize-winning novelist Junot Diaz and the late author-journalist Michael Hastings also received prizes Thursday. Hastings' widow, Elise, teared up as she accepted a journalism award on behalf of her husband, who died in a car accident last summer at age 33.
She recalled that Hastings, best known for a Rolling Stone story about the U.S. war in Afghanistan that led to the resignation of Gen. Stanley McChrystal, felt a kinship with for the brilliant and troublesome Mailer. When the couple fought, she said, he would point out that in "comparison to Mailer he was a great husband," a reference to a notorious incident in which Mailer stabbed his wife.
Hastings was a "dissident, a cynical idealist and a breathtaking writer," she said.
The dinner event was the fifth gala for the Mailer center, named for the celebrated author who died in 2007 and dedicated to helping writers "across all genres who seek artful ways to express themselves and provoke meaningful discussion about our society."
Previous honorees include Toni Morrison, Keith Richards and Robert Caro.
(Copyright 2013 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)
Most Popular
- What's on your mind?Vince Marotta shares what is on his mind this week.
- It's Paul's Call with Paul Calvisi!It's Paul's Call with Paul Calvisi!
- Tim Kurkjian, ESPN MLB insiderESPN MLB insider Tim Kurkjian says he expects the Giants to try and get four or five innings out of
- Bickley BlastTonight is the last night of the year where all four major sports are occurring.
- Who Impressed/Who Depressed Dan and Vince share who impressed and depressed them over the weekend.


text:
A collection of news and information related to Football published by this site and its partners.
Top Football Articles
Displaying items 85-96
Football previews: Burroughs vs. Camarillo; Burbank vs. Inglewood
Coach: Bell-Jeff will play in football opener Saturday against Chadwick
Burroughs football runs into tough Camarillo team
Burbank High girls' volleyball takes down first-place ArcadiaStory | Oct 15, 2013 | 7:35 PMBURBANK — The Burbank High girls' volleyball team has dealt with a frustrating habit this season of playing well in the first game against an opponent only to fold in the latter games and suffer a loss. That is just what happened to the Bulldogs...
Williams takes over for Burbank football in win against InglewoodStory | Sep 20, 2013 | 11:08 PMBURBANK — In 12 minutes, James Williams showed off his awesome talents, from his catching skills to his vision in the backfield to his burst of speed. With his team holding a six-point lead in the second quarter, Williams simply took over. The...
Bell-Jeff football opens with lopsided loss against ChadwickStory | Sep 21, 2013 | 7:53 PMPALOS VERDES PENINSULA — Regardless of the outcome of Bellarmine-Jefferson High's season-opening football game against host Chadwick, just taking the field was a victory after canceling the first three scheduled games of the season due to...
Burbank water polo sees lead, match slip away against PasadenaStory | Oct 17, 2013 | 6:35 PMBURBANK — If the Burbank High boys' water polo team learned anything following its recent home match against Pacific League rival Pasadena, it's that you can't rest on an early lead. Burbank standout Dante Nazarian said that early overconfidence...
Andrew Williams, Burroughs football run roughshod over Hoover
Tully talk: Much goes wrong with the Bell-Jeff football program
Burroughs football blitzed in first-round CIF gameStory | Nov 15, 2013 | 11:28 PMWHITTIER — The Burroughs High football team ran into a buzz saw when it faced a relentless offense and suffocating defense in its first round CIF Southern Section Southeast Division playoff game Friday evening. Both strengths proved to be too much...
Burbank High football smashes through Mayfair, first round
Burbank football gets surprise in Santa Fe for CIF playoffs


text:
WESTMINSTER — Officials in Denver's northern suburbs vowed Thursday to keep pressuring the Regional Transportation District to build a commuter-rail line to serve their communities, which they say have been ignored in favor of projects in other parts of the metro area.
Their efforts include lobbying the RTD board of directors during the panel's Tuesday-evening meeting to build the North Metro Rail line to 72nd Avenue by 2018 and finish it to 162nd Avenue by 2025.
As it stands, RTD plans to complete the North Rail Line and the Northwest Rail Line from south Westminster to Longmont sometime between 2035 and 2044.
Meanwhile, RTD plans to complete the Interstate 225 rail line from the Nine Mile Station park-n-Ride on Parker Road to Peoria Street by 2016, four years ahead of schedule. The agency is scheduled to finish the Southeast Rail Line extension between 2030 and 2035.
Members of the North Area Transportation Alliance — which framed a resolution asking for the North Metro Rail completion date for 162nd Avenue — said RTD has been slighting the northern tier even as northern taxpayers have given millions in taxes to finish rail lines to the south, west and east.
"It's not that we are against finishing I-225," said alliance chairwoman and Westminster Mayor Nancy McNally. "It's just that we don't like how RTD has gone about doing all this."
Residents, along with current and former elected officials, are expected to lobby the RTD board hard Tuesday to include more northern projects. The board will vote on amendments to its work plan through 2035 on Tuesday night. To ensure funding, RTD must then submit that plan to the Denver Regional Council of Governments.
The alliance's resolution — which will also be presented Tuesday night — asks that RTD engage local stakeholders and the private sector to come up with "out of the box" solutions to build out the North Metro Line.
"This approach may utilize alternative routes, technologies and/or interim solutions to accomplish this objective," the resolution says.
In addition, the resolution calls for RTD to continue to work with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad to obtain, by the end of 2012, a detailed estimate on how much it will cost, by segment, to complete the Northwest Rail Line.
Monte Whaley: 720-929-0907, email@example.com or twitter.com/montewhaley


text:
Report this pic
0 Discussions
0 Tips
0 Resources
My Story:
There is no story for this user right now.
Latest Activity
Filter by:
Discussion (0)
Tip (0)
Resource (0)
Includes Expert Content
My child has anxiety and panic disorder, school re...
Hello, I wanted to post this for any family dealing with a child who has panic disorder....
Posted by
Hello, I wanted to post this for any family dealing with a child who has panic disorder. My 11yr old boy started withdrawing from social opportunities with good friends and then went to school refusal. We tried tough love, but the fear was so intense in him we had to give in and homeschool him. We started noticing panic attacks, where he couldn't breathe and thought he was having a heart attack, weak in the knees. Everyone we talked to assumed that he must have been bullied or sexually abused and I can rest assured knowing that that was an impossiblity.
We went to a psychiatrist and started therapy. We tried many different SSRI medications which never helped and only made things worse. To top everything off, my son refused to speak of his fear in anyway, it was too painful to even mention. Klonopin seemed to take the edge off but did not return him to school. After a year and a half of missing school, I came across a therapist who said panic is simple and can cure it in 3 sessions. He was a professional who uses EMDR (
Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing)
I can tell you that after my son practiced his EMDR homework..which is breathing, visualization, and grounding technique..that he just went back to school full time last week. I know we still have some hurdles and anxiety to work with....but he is back to school and a happy boy. My son's panic was so intense that it was like Post Traumatic Stress. He was so scared of having another panic attack and even more scared to have one in front of his peers. He didn't want to "loose control" in front of them. The EMDR provided another brain pathway, around the build up wall of fear.
View Thread
Posted by
1 Reply
Watch This Discussion
Report This
| Share this:
My child has anxiety and panic disorder, school refusal
Hello, I wanted to post this for any family dealing with a child who has panic disorder....
Thanks for your Reply!
Your reply violates WebMD's rules. The issue is
highlighted in red
Please correct the issue, then click Submit.
Your text:
Your Reply
Post my
anonymously (without my username)
Put this on my Watchlist and alert me by email to new posts


text:
7 lunch box mistakes
Here's the low-down on what NOT to put in your child's lunch box, and how to make healthier choices. more
8 easy, family friendly recipes each week
Your email is safe, view our Privacy Policy
Dinner, Mexican , Sauces, Starters
In a large mixing bowl, combine all ingredients thoroughly. Serve.


text:
My friend Max loaned me the new Pink Floyd album. Instead of being like smoking dope and going to a laser light show, it's like sipping Chardonnay and going to a symphony orchestra. I got out of the car and when I came back and started the engine I thought I was listening to NPR.
It's not that it's bad, it's good, but you'll like it better if you imagine that Pink Floyd went bankrupt, their assets were sold at auction, and the London Symphony Orchestra bought the name and released a Pink Floyd album.


text:
The CafeMom Newcomers Club
I was wondering if I could get some advice on potty training. My son just turned 2 yesterday and I am wanting to start on potty training him. Thank you so much in advance.
by KitschyJuly 25, 2013 at 6:05 PM
I potty trained him the same as my girl. We went to the store and had him pick out a potty, then we did naked baby and made up a dance for every time he went in the potty.
by ditsyjoJuly 25, 2013 at 7:29 PMYou start the same as a girl... Either let him run around at home with no bottoms or you put him in undies ( have at least 20 pairs cause he will make messes... Watch closely there will be signs he needs to go. When see them ... Say "do you need to potty" them run him in there before you know it he will figure it out. The trial with boys is you have to teach them to make sure it's pointed down
July 25, 2013 at 7:31 PMTry the three day method. Worked with both my kids.
by coolmommy2xJuly 25, 2013 at 9:21 PMDon't push him into it if he's not ready.
by toopicky429July 25, 2013 at 9:33 PMMy son was easy. Two weeks after he turned two he refused a diaper, and has been potty trained ever since. What I did with both my kids was introduce the potty early. When they started walking I would put them on the potty when they woke up in the morning and after naps. I didn't push it or do any reward system other than clapping and telling them good job. My daughter was fully potty trained before she turned 2. I recommend real underwear. Don't bother with pull-ups. Good luck!
July 25, 2013 at 9:35 PM
my son turned 2 this month and he has been going on the potty for about 1 month now one day he just wanted to go on the potty! now it's been a lil hard but we normaly let him run around naked turning the day and that seems to help he's slowly getting it :)
July 25, 2013 at 9:35 PMIput my son on the potty backwards so we didn't have to worry about pee going everywhere and goldfish in the bowl for him to aim at.
by aarensmommyJuly 25, 2013 at 9:41 PM
wait till he shows interest. u can let him pick underwear, we didnt do pull-ups ....i bought them both boys hated them. i let them go naked for the first day or two
by RheaFJuly 25, 2013 at 9:42 PM
Wait till he shows you he is ready.


text:
Browse By:
Search News Room
Supercharged Performance With a Hybrid Drive Configuration
DURHAM, NC--(Marketwired - November 21, 2014) - Principled Technologies (PT) tested a PowerEdge R730xd against a previous-generation server. With Windows Storage Spaces and a hybrid drive...(more)
Principled Technologies
Nov 21, 2014 08:00 ET
The PXI Systems Alliance Holds the 2014 PXI Discovery Fest
NIWOT, CO--(Marketwired - Nov 20, 2014) - The PXI System Alliance (PXISA), a Test & Measurement standard-setting organization that develops, promotes and maintains the PXI Standard, held its...(more)
PXI Systems Alliance (PXISA)
Nov 20, 2014 17:53 ET
Advantest to Exhibit at SEMIsrael 2014 in Airport City, Israel on November 25
MUNICH, GERMANY--(Marketwired - Nov 20, 2014) - Leading semiconductor test equipment supplier Advantest Corporation (TSE: 6857) (NYSE: ATE) will showcase its ATE portfolio, focusing on its...(more)
Nov 20, 2014 03:05 ET
Artesyn and Vantrix Demonstrate Dramatic Increase in Density and Decrease in Cost for Virtualized Video Processing
TOKYO, JAPAN--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - At the International Broadcast Equipment Exhibition (Inter BEE 2014), Artesyn Embedded Technologies is demonstrating a new video transcoding and media...(more)
Artesyn Embedded Technologies
Nov 19, 2014 20:30 ET
Audience to Participate at Credit Suisse Technology Conference on December 3
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - Audience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADNC), the leader in Advanced Voice and a pioneer in Multisensory processing and natural user experience technology for...(more)
Nov 19, 2014 16:35 ET
Lam Research Corporation Announces Participation at Upcoming Conference
FREMONT, CA--(Marketwired - November 19, 2014) - Lam Research Corporation (NASDAQ: LRCX) today announced its upcoming investor conference schedule:Dec 3, 2014 - Credit Suisse Annual Technology...(more)
Lam Research Corporation
Nov 19, 2014 16:05 ET
New Photonics Entrepreneurs Need to Apply Now for SPIE Startup Challenge 2015
BELLINGHAM, WA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - New photonics entrepreneurs have through 1 December to enter the SPIE Startup Challenge 2015, an opportunity to pitch their light-based technology...(more)
Nov 19, 2014 12:35 ET
Plunify Closes Round of Funding With Investment From Lanza techVentures
LOS ALTOS, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - Plunify® Pte. Ltd., provider of groundbreaking field programmable gate array (FPGA) software, today announced it completed a round of funding with an...(more)
Nov 19, 2014 11:00 ET
Meizu Selects Audience Advanced Voice for MX4 Pro Smartphone
Nov 19, 2014 09:15 ET
Meizu selecciona procesador avanzado de voz Audience para el teléfono inteligente MX4 Pro
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA--(Marketwired - Nov 19, 2014) - Audience, Inc. (NASDAQ: ADNC), el líder en procesadores avanzados de voz y pionero en procesadores multisensores y tecnología de experiencia...(more)


text:
Top Reads: SAFE HAVEN Tops Best Seller Roundup for Week Ending 2/24
Since there's no end-all-be-all 'best seller' list, BWW Books has rounded up both The New York Times' top sellers as well as Amazon's - providing you with your one-stop look at this week's top reads!
Nicholas Sparks' SAFE HAVEN once again claimed the top spot on the NY Times' best fiction best seller list, just as the film adaptation was released in theaters two weeks ago. Chris Kyle, Scott McEwen, and Jim DeFelice's AMERICAN SNIPER topped the nonfiction list, while THE LEGEND OF ZELDA: HYRULE HISTORIA was the week's best seller on Amazon. The top 10 for fiction, nonfiction, and more are below!
To purchase any of the books below, head on over to Amazon.
The New York Times Best Sellers
Combined Print & E-Book Fiction
1) SAFE HAVEN - Nicholas Sparks
2) TOUCH AND GO - Lisa Gardner
3) RUSH - Maya Banks
4) GONE GIRL - Gillian Flynn
5) FIFTY SHADES OF GREY - E.L. James
6) PRIVATE BERLIN - James Patterson
7) THE SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK - Matthew Quick
8) FIFTY SHADES FREED - E.L. James
9) FIFTY SHADES DARKER - E.L. James
10) SUSPECT - Robert Craise
Combined Print & E-Book Nonfiction
1) AMERICAN SNIPER - Chris Kyle with Scott McEwen and Jim DeFelice
2) PROOF OF HEAVEN - Eben Alexander
3) MY BELOVED WORLD - Sonia Sotomayor
4) BEYOND BELIEF - Jenna Miscavige
5) GOING CLEAR - Lawrence Wright
6) KILLING KENNEDY - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
7) KILLING LINCOLN - Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard
8) QUIET - Susan Cain
9) FRANCONA - Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy
10) NO EASY DAY - Mark Owen and Kevin Mauer
About Author
- Netflix To Premiere Tina Fey & Robert Carlock Comedy Series UNBREAKABLE KELLY SCHMIDT, March 2015
- New Show, ACCESS HEALTH, Premieres Wednesday, November 26 on Lifetime
- Native American Consultant Talks Preserving the Integrity of PETER PAN LIVE!
- VIDEO: Watch Music Video for ONE DIRECTIONS's 'Night Changes'
- Children's TV Program CHUGGINGTON to Kick Off First North American Live Tour This Winter
- Williams-Sonoma to Host Ina Garten 'Make It Ahead' Book Tour
- VIDEO: The New Basement Tapes Perform on JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE
- AN ILIAD, Starring Denis O'Hare, Set for Tonight's 'Theater Close-Up' on THIRTEEN
- Billy Joel Honored With 2014 Library of Congress Gershwin Prize for Popular Song; Concert to Air 1/2 on PBS
- Photo Flash: First Look at THE FLASH & ARROW's Crossover Episode


text:
13 Stars Who Can Look Insanely Attractive Or Totally Ugly
Mismatched Celebrity Couples That Weirded Us Out
Watch Miley Cyrus Fall Down on Stage Wearing a Fake Butt
Emma Watson's Intentional "Side Boob"
12 Celebrities Who Are Kind of Gross
10 Pairs Of Stars Often Confused For Each Other
20 Super Awkward Celebrities
Selena's Scandalous Selfie Sparks Drama
Inside The Lavish World of 1 Year Old North West
Watch Miley Cyrus Fall Down on Stage While Wearing a Fake Butt
The Embarrassing Reason Khloe Kardashian Knew She Needed to Lose Weigh
16 Celebrities With Royal Blood
Sarah Hyland Looks Completely Different Now
Why Did Ariana Grande Ditch Her Signature Look?
Taylor Swift is Taking Over Victoria's Secret
Nick Jonas Explains Hilarious Photoshopped Kim Kardashian Butt Pic
71-Year-Old Outsmarts Botox Surgeon, Looks 47
The Most Beautiful Baby In The World Has Arrived
Did Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick Just Break Up?
Celebrities Who Have Aged the Worst
5 Celebs Who Used Surrogate Moms
Pharrell's Latst Adidad Collection Will Freak You Out
Home / Photos Beyonce: Her Face Says It All
Who Had The Best American Music Awards Hairstyle?
Kim K and The Jenners Act Totally Shameless
The Worst Celebrity Beach Bodies
15 Unquestionably Creepy Celebrities
7 Celeb Couples You Didn't Know Were Married
Kris Jenner's New Boyfriend Claims Kanye and Kim Don't Spend Much Time Together
The Hottest Pictures of Old Celebrities When They Were Young


text:
Learn more about Sony LCS-CSVC/B Carrying Case (Spotted Black):
Safeguard your Cyber-shot digital camera with the LCS-CSVC/B carrying case. Designed to match the color of your camera, this stylish case comes with a carabiner clip for easy attachment to your belt loop or handbag.
Customer Reviews of Sony LCS-CSVC/B Carrying Case (Spotted Black)
Original and high quality8/27/2013
It is brand new. My Canon 3500IS and 700IS fit perfectly. In a trip abroad I even used it to hang some currency on my belt loop. It has many uses, lately I am using it as a case for small power pack to carry extra juice to charge my iphone on the go. Highly recommend the product and the merchant.
Just the right size2/27/2013
Perfect to carry & protect your camera or small device -- a basic well-made product.
U got what y paid for..2/23/2013
Poor material!
Very Pleased10/12/2010
It Holds my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 perfectly. Could not ask for more
Very Happy10/12/2010
Perfect Case for my Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 . Could not ask for more


text:
The Future Is Corporate
"The Future Is Corporate"
One thing I've always liked about the Alien franchise is that it's part of that subgenre of science fiction that's concerned with the rise of corporate power. The Mars novels may be my favorite example of this, but work in the space tends to assume that the future might not be so shiny and happy after all, and plots get kicked off not when utopia is shattered, but when something threatens to upend what fragile balance we've achieved. So I'm pretty curious to see if the research team in Prometheus, for which we finally, oh joy, have a trailer, turn out to be independent or corporate-funded. Skewing results for the sake of pleasing your backers could make for some really nice tension.


text:
'I bought this car seat for my 5 year old daughter. Was very impressed with it. It's lightweight and feels...'
Nicki - Berkshire
'Great booster seat. I took the next step up for my little girl as she was getting big for her other car...'
T19smc - Aberdeenshire
'Great car seat - Well cushioned, arm rests and shoulder supports, as well as seat tilt for sleeping. Not...'
Anna - Essex
'my son loves it, very stylish and comfortable and safe.'
Pit - Bristol
'Very sturdy and comfortable car seat.'
Babybelle - Cambridge
'The car seat delivery was excellent. A little disappointed that the adult seat belt doesn't hold the...'
Mum of three - Warwickshire


text:
You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your ReverbNation experience.
Label: unsigned
Manager: Ameda Elliott
Bio: The Tim Long Band hailing from Bowling Green,KY is not your average Christian band.From originals to remixes of old time gospel favorites, The Tim Long Band appeals to the masses. From classic rock to stone cold country, to foot stomping old fashion gospel. There is something there for everyone.More Info
Sep 19
Sunday morning Worship Service
Sep 19
We are taking this time to invite everyone to join us 7 p.m. Saturday Sept 19, 2009 . We are all looking forward to seeing all of you if you can not attend please pray for God to use us in the manner in which he needs us . Not our will be done but God's will. Thank You THE TIM LONG BAND
May 2
Tim Long Band in concert with Latter Rain and Radiant Heart
Apr 18
Be the first to ask The Tim Long Band a question!
Song Plays 4,013
Total Fans 302 +1
ReverbNation Fans 205
Widget Impressions 14,587


text:
Posted Oct 21, 2013By
Reports indicate Tigers manager Jim Leyland will announce his retirement Monday after eight seasons in Detroit. He compiled a record of 700-597, and won two American League pennants and is one of just three managers, joining Sparky Anderson (1,331 wins) and Hughie Jennings (1,131) to register 700 or more wins with the Tigers. Leyland will retire as the 15th-winningest manager in MLB history (1,769), and was the winningest active manager at the time of his retirement.
Hundreds of thousands of San Francisco Giants fans turn out in the rain to celebrate the Giants' World Series
The San Francisco Giants taook on the Kansas City Royals in the final game of the World Series at Kauffman Stadium
The World Series returned to Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 2014. The Kansas City Royals
San Francisco Giants pitcher Madison Bumgarner put the team on his broad shoulders in Game Five of the 2014 World S
The Photos: San Francisco Giants faced the Kansas City Royals in World Series Game 4 at AT&T Park in San Francisco,
The Kansas City Royals defeated the San Francisco Giants 3-2 in Game 3 of baseball's World Series at AT&


text:
- Channel24
24.com publishes all comments posted on articles provided that they adhere to our Comments Policy. Should you wish to report a comment for editorial review, please do so by clicking the 'Report Comment' button to the right of each comment.
Britain's Stephen Dillane and the Netherlands' Bianca Krijgsman won the top acting prizes at the 42nd International Emmy Awards. Read More »
In a statement issued by Bill Cosby's lawyer, Martin Singer, he has criticised the media for reporting on accusations from years ago. Read More »
Vote here!
Listen here!
Are you thirty and still single, without even a hint of a prospect on the horizon? Then read this!
Cape Town Southern SuburbsParvana
Cape Town Northern SuburbsParvana
Cape TownPersona Staff
FarmsR 4 295 000
HousesR 3 999 000
HousesR 3 195 000


text:
POSTED: Friday, August 6, 2010 - 4:08pm
UPDATED: Friday, August 6, 2010 - 4:41pm
Kids in Zachary got a big surprise today. The New Orleans Hornet's Mascot, Hugo the Hornet, brought a bus full of books to the Zachary Methodist Church.
The event, sponsored by Best Western and the Hornets was a fun way to get kids excited about reading and going back to school. Hugo had help from other larger than life creatures, cheerleaders and local businesses who donated food, school supplies and activities.
Every child at the event today took home a new book. So far, the program has given away over 100,000 books across the state.


text:
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Articles
Medtronic Lawsuit Plaintiffs Earn Relief from Special Appeals Court
November 8, 2014. By Gordon Gibb.
Annapolis, MD: The plaintiffs in a Medtronic lawsuit may have faced stormy seas when a trial court dismissed various claims against the manufacturer of the Medtronic Infuse bone graft. However, when a Special Appeals Court reviewed the case within the framework of the Medical Device Amendments Act of 1976 (MDA) and the various nuances of the framework that governs whether or not state obligations are preempted by federal oversight, the plaintiffs found some relief.Read [ Medtronic Lawsuit Plaintiffs Earn Relief from Special Appeals Court ]
Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Leaves Young Father Disabled
October 31, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Apelousas, LA: Chris has been disabled for three years - since having a Medtronic Infuse bone graft implanted. "Ever since this Medtronic bone was put in my back, my life has been hell. I've worked all my life and I've always been the provider for my family," says Chris.Read [ Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Leaves Young Father Disabled ]
"Now I can no longer be that man."
Plaintiff's Assertions Over Medtronic Bone Graft Preempted: Judge
September 4, 2014. By Gordon Gibb.
St. Louis, MO: A federal judge in Missouri has thrown a wrench into the Medtronic lawsuit brought by plaintiff Kathleen Arthur, rejecting a majority of the plaintiff's claims against the manufacturer of Infuse Bone Graft by way of a ruling that most of the plaintiff's claims are preempted by federal oversight.Read [ Plaintiff's Assertions Over Medtronic Bone Graft Preempted: Judge ]
Another Medtronic Off-Label Lawsuit, Senator Charles E. Grassley
August 21, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Jefferson City, MO: Another Medtronic Infuse lawsuit has been filed, claiming the off-label use of the Infuse bone graft left the plaintiff permanently disabled. A Missouri judge allowed the lawsuit to proceed after dismissing a motion by Medtronic Inc. to dismiss claims of fraud and intentional misrepresentation.Read [ Another Medtronic Off-Label Lawsuit, Senator Charles E. Grassley ]
Medtronic Infuse—Another Bone of Contention
July 29, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Columbus, OH: Another Medtronic Infuse bone graft lawsuit has been filed against the company, again for providing misleading information about its bone graft product.Read [ Medtronic Infuse—Another Bone of Contention ]
Medtronic Pays Big in Lawsuit Settlements
June 18, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Lake Placid, NY: Although Leanne is still suffering side effects from a Medtronic Infuse bone graft a few years ago, she may soon be getting financial relief. The medical device manufacturer is paying $22 million to settle 950 Medtronic lawsuits.Read [ Medtronic Pays Big in Lawsuit Settlements ]
Settlement Good News for Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims
May 13, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Los Angeles, CA: Last week Medtronic agreed to settle its Infuse bone graft lawsuit for $22 million that involves 950 people. A further $140 million is estimated to also settle about 3,800 additional claims, 1,200 of which have been filed and the remainder (2,600) unfiled.Read [ Settlement Good News for Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Victims ]
$22 Million Settlement Reached for Some Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits
May 7, 2014. By Lucy Campbell.
San Francisco, CA: Medtronic, the maker of a spinal bone graft product called Infuse Bone Graft, has said it will pay $22 million to settle about 1,000 lawsuits stemming from claims of adverse health outcomes related to the product and claims that the manufacturer illegally promoted the Medtronic bone product for off-label uses. Medtronic is also reportedly preparing a further $140 million to settle an even larger number of anticipated claims.Read [ $22 Million Settlement Reached for Some Medtronic Infuse Bone Graft Lawsuits ]
Medtronic Infuse Victim Blames Surgeon and Medtronic
April 13, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Staten Island, NY: Monica did everything possible to avoid surgery, and with good reason. Since back surgery using Medtronic Infuse bone graft almost two years ago, she has had nothing but problems. And now that Monica discovered her surgeon used Medtronic off-label, she is looking into a Medtronic lawsuit.Read [ Medtronic Infuse Victim Blames Surgeon and Medtronic ]
Medtronic Lawsuits Mounting
March 11, 2014. By Jane Mundy.
Milwaukee, WI: Almost 1,000 patients have sued Medtronic over its Infuse bone graft product use off-label. And attorneys predict more Medtronic lawsuits are on the horizon, according to the medical device maker's recent financial reports.Read [ Medtronic Lawsuits Mounting ]
Legal Services:


text:
We are slaves to our mobile phones, even at dinner. We can't make it through the day, let alone an hour, without checking e-mail, Facebook, Twitter and other social apps.Comments
Williams is the headlining performer for this year's Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion, set for Sept. 20-22. She will perform at 10:45 p.m., Sept. 20, on the Piedmont Stage in historic downtown Bristol.Comments
The Upcoming Events list for sporting activities from around the region.Comments
The kids had a great time at Kingsport Parks and Recreation's Home School P.E. class Monday. The class met at the newly resurfaced tennis courts at Borden Park, where they had an introduction to tennis by pros Greg Lumb and Marley Woods.Comments
Held in conjunction with the Johnson City Arts Council. This event is sure to be fright to delight!Comments
Duck-Duck-Goose Consignment Event taking place in Johnson City September 18 - 21.Comments
COEBURN — The Clinch Coalition will host its 7th annual High Knob Naturalist Rally on Sept. 28 at Bark Camp Lake in Wise County, located within the Jefferson National Forest near Coeburn.Comments
BLOUNTVILLE — Some elementary school report cards in a local system this year will have "I can" statements rather than just a numerical or letter grade.Comments
Diabetes has not stopped one eight-year-old from enjoying his life and it hasn't stopped him from raising over $1,300 to help fight the disease in a walk being held in Kingsport on Saturday.Comments
BLOUNTVILLE — The event has drawn hundreds of vendors and thousands of shoppers in past years, and will go on come rain or shine, said Shelia Steele Hunt, director of the Sullivan County Department of Archives and Tourism.Comments


text:
LAKE ELSINORE: Board expected to reject charter
Manzanita Academy is modeled after current charter school
Hayman is safe under its current configuration, school officials have said.
If the Manzanita charter is rejected, petitioners will appeal to the Riverside County Office of Education, Wilson said Monday. If turned down by the county, an appeal can be made to the state office of education.
That was the route Sycamore's original backers took, being denied by the district, county and state before coming back with a petition the Lake Elsinore board ultimately approved in summer 2009.
Public charter schools are supported by taxpayer money but are run by a board that operates independently from the district that grants the charter. They are free of many of the state regulations by which public schools must abide.
The board is scheduled to meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday in its meeting room at 545 Chaney St., Lake Elsinore.
Call staff writer Craig Shultz at 951-676-4315, ext. 2625.


text:
SearchHome » Articles » CD/LP/Track Review
Track Listing: Wolf; Sawtooth; Cutthroat; Conger.
Personnel: Ian R. Watson: trumpet; Peter Marsh: bass; Paul May: percussion.
Record Label: Forwind
Published since 2001
Doing a dance about architecture...
Party Knüllers: Was Something Lost in Translation?
Cycles (1976 – 1980)
Another Timbre's Berlin Series goes from strength to...
Our mission is to inform jazz fans and alert them to local concerts, while improving audience attendance and building active jazz communities in nearly 250 cities worldwide.
© 2014 All About Jazz | Privacy Policy
Previous album review


text:
Articles related to needlepoint basics
Beginner Basics - Needlepoint - About.com
Needlepoint is worked one stitch at a time on a canvas ground, and is easy to learn. If you are new to needlepoint, this page features articles, tips and ...
Needlepoint Stitch Diagrams and Resources - About.com
The Continental Stitch is one of the most often used, and basic needlepoint stitches. It is a member of the "Tent Stitch" family of stitches worked diagonally over a ...
How to Work the Tent Stitch - Needlepoint - About.com
Tent Stitch refers to a family of needlepoint stitches, and is used to work the design area, or to fill in the background ... Stitch Journal Basics · Stitch Journal Pages.
Needlepoint Know-How - Needlepoint Tips and Tricks
Here you'll learn more about the art of Needlepoint, as well as find tips, advice ... Here's a shortcut to the Needlepoint Basics Tab. this is the best place to start if ...
Beginning Needlepoint - About.com
Needlepoint is worked in a variety of stitches in wool, cotton or silk over a canvas or fabric mesh, one stitch at a time. Learn the basic stitches to get started, and ...
How to Tape Needlepoint Canvas - Taping the edges of a canvas
Learn how to prepare the edges of a needlepoint canvas using masking tape. ... needlepoint basics, preparing a needlepoint canvas - © Cheryl C. Fall, Licensed ...
Continental Stitch - Needlepoint - About.com
The most commonly used needlepoint stitch is the Continental Stitch, and is often referred to as the "tent" stitch. This stitch is worked diagonally over one ...
Needlepoint Stitch Journal - Using the Stitch Journal
There are hundreds of stitches used in Needlepoint. A stitch journal is handy to refer to when looking for just the right stitch for a project, or to learn a new stitch.
Tent Stitches - Needlepoint Tent Stitches - About.com
Tent Stitches are the basic foundation stitches of most needlepoint projects, and are a family of stitches worked diagonally on the canvas.
Three Needlepoint Easter Eggs Set 1 - Instructions for Easter Eggs
... Licensed to About.com. Completed Needlepoint Easter Eggs. ... Alphabetical List of FREE Needlepoint Patterns · FREE Patterns Page · Needlepoint Basics ...


text:
(approx. $27.18 or €20.05)
- Product Type: Mens T-shirt
- Ships in 1-2 days
- UK & Worldwide Delivery
Getting straight to the point, this roughed up smiley declares 'Shit Happens' on this no nonsense t-shirt from Kill Brand, the perfect statement piece for any wardrobe!
Related Products
- Kill Brand Love Kills Mug £6.99
- Kill Brand Satanic Bear Ladies T-Shirt £16.99
- Kill Brand See Ya' Real Soon Men's T-Shirt £16.99
Last Order Dates For Xmas
Delivery to the UK:
- Standard delivery: 3pm, Friday 19th Dec 2014
- Express delivery: 3pm, Tuesday 23rd Dec 2014
Delivery to the EU:
- 3pm (GMT), Friday 12th Dec 2014
Delivery to USA and Canada:
- 3pm (GMT), Tuesday 9th Dec 2014
Delivery to Rest Of World:
- 3pm (GMT), Wednesday 3rd Dec 2014


text:
You are using an outdated browser. Please upgrade your browser to improve your ReverbNation experience.
50% of sales go to the charity Love Hope Strength.Browse more artists »
Sounds Like: Motorhead, Guns N' Roses, Faith No More, The Screaming Jets, Alter Bridge
Bio: THE DEFIANT FEW formed in August 2011 when Luke Snell, Jason Williams and Gavin Pegg made the decision to get back together after their previous band, London Scream had broken up in December 2009. The chemistry between the three is undeniable and it was only a matter of time before they played in... See Full BioMore Info
Mar 8
ROCKiT FEST 2014 - 12 Coast bands, 1 big day!!
Mar 1
Mar 1
Jan 4
Dec 21
REUNION FEST 2013! The Central Coast has always been a great platform for emerging artists and has also produced some of Australia's biggest names in the music industry. Backing up from the success of The Reunion festival in 2012, organisers Leon Harrison and Jason Finlay can now confirm The Reunion Festival is back in 2013 and promises to deliver yet another amazing experience. Over one massive day and three stages The Reunion Festival will host some of the best emerging Central Coast talent as well as some of Australia's best-established acts. The Stella acts for The Reunion 2013 include: Something With Numbers, The Snowdroppers, Gay Paris, The Lazys, Tropical Zombie, Elliot The Bull, Blind Valley, I The Hunter, Taylor & The Makers, Paper Wolves, Jacob Pearson, The Defiant Few, Sons Of Alamo, Vaughan Bridgeman Jnr, The Dirty Eights, Setbacks, Valley Of Kings, Bleeding Gasoline, Room 13, The Rubix, The Good Waste, James Rolf, Elwood Myre & Adam Byrnes, Daxton Monaghan. With over 30 acts to rock the house, this years Reunion Festival is set to be bigger and better than ever. Keeping the same vibe as last year, The Reunion Festival is all about bringing the community together to share in an illustrious day of live music that will leave everyone feeling like they were apart of something unforgettable. The festival has also announced that there will be a live 'ART ATTACK' featuring two renowned local artists. Tickets can be purchased online at www.dashtickets.com.au or from The Entrance Leagues Club from August 12th. Tickets are $35 + Booking Fee. *******Children can attend if accompanied by a parent or legal guardian********
Be the first to ask The Defiant Few a question!
Song Plays 1,821 +2
Video Plays 47
Total Fans 1,290
ReverbNation Fans 394
Facebook Likes 782
Twitter Followers 62
Widget Impressions 182