text:
TippingPoint Introduces New Products To Secure Virtualized Next-Generation Data Centers
TippingPoint, a leader in network security and a division of 3Com (NASDAQ: COMS), today introduced the TippingPoint Virtual Controller (vController), a software solution that extends the company's best-of-breed network security into virtual environments, providing customers with uncompromised security into all parts of the data center. Harnessing security research from TippingPoint's Digital Vaccine® Labs (DVLabs) team and the Zero Day Initiative, the vController provides a comprehensive data center security solution that addresses the unique challenges of securing both virtual and physical infrastructure. The vController is the first product in TippingPoint's Secure Virtualization Framework, the company's vision for securing all elements of the data center and a core element of 3Com's Secure Network Fabric, which combines security technology from TippingPoint with LAN infrastructure equipment from H3C, the enterprise networking brand of 3Com.
Rapid expansion of production and mission critical, virtualized workloads is driving organizations to define the virtualization platform itself as mission critical. As a mission critical platform, organizations must address unique virtualization security challenges while also ensuring virtual infrastructure meets, or exceeds, their existing compliance requirements and security controls.
"We've consolidated more than 50 percent of our physical servers onto just 12 hosts – this means we have some of our most important systems running in a virtual environment," said Kris Jmaeff, information security systems specialist at the Interior Health Authority, a British Columbia government agency. "With so much invested in this infrastructure and attacks like Conficker threatening to take it down, I need to be completely confident in the security technologies protecting my systems."
TippingPoint vController Provides Immediate Security for Virtual TrafficThe SVF software will enable organizations to pass virtual machine (VM) traffic – including host-to-host traffic – through a TippingPoint® Intrusion Prevention System. This product takes advantage of the specialized processing performance built into TippingPoint's N-Platform, including a newly redesigned and more powerful Threat Suppression Engine (TSE) that can effectively inspect more traffic. Since the traffic is passed through the IPS, it is inspected and filtered with TippingPoint's industry leading Digital Vaccine service, which uses security intelligence from TippingPoint's DVLabs, as well as its external research program the Zero Day Initiative, to provide data center organizations with the most up-to-date network protection. "Security attacks are increasingly targeted and financially driven. As enterprises move production applications with their rich information to virtual environments, they represent an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals," said Paula Musich, senior analyst with Current Analysis. "As more mission critical data moves into a virtualized infrastructure it is imperative that virtual environments meet the same stringent security requirements as their physical counterparts."
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
End the war with migrating nether-layers when you slip into the Union Suit.
Your A-hole friends may ask you where your teddy bear is when you slip on the Burton Midweight Union Suit, but they'll be the ones with cracks full of snow once they eat it in the deep stuff. This one-piece button-up baselayer's Ultrawick fabric moves moisture away from your skin and dries quickly as you mob down the mountain. A bomb drop butt flap lets you take the necessary breaks to get through your cheap beer hangover and the button-up front lets you shed the top half in the bar. The Union Suit also features flatlock seams and Stretch 360 so you're not restricted when attempting fudge-it-rodeos, while the anti-odor finish ensures you don't soil the suit after just a half-day of shredding.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia - View original article
Location in Portugal
|Coordinates: 38°02′N 7°53′W / 38.033°N 7.883°WCoordinates: 38°02′N 7°53′W / 38.033°N 7.883°W
|Baixo Alentejo
|• Mayor
|Francisco Santos (CDU)
|• Total
|1,147.1 km2 (442.9 sq mi)
|• Total
|• Density
|31/km2 (80/sq mi)
|Parishes (no.)
|Municipal holiday
|Ascension Day
date varies
Location in Portugal
|Coordinates: 38°02′N 7°53′W / 38.033°N 7.883°WCoordinates: 38°02′N 7°53′W / 38.033°N 7.883°W
|Baixo Alentejo
|• Mayor
|Francisco Santos (CDU)
|• Total
|1,147.1 km2 (442.9 sq mi)
|• Total
|• Density
|31/km2 (80/sq mi)
|Parishes (no.)
|Municipal holiday
|Ascension Day
date varies
Beja (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈbɛʒɐ]) is a city and a municipality in the Alentejo region, Portugal. The municipality has a total area of 1,147.1 km² and a total population of 35,854 inhabitants.[1] The city proper has a population of 21,658.[2]
The municipality is the capital of the Beja District. The present Mayor is João Rocha, elected by the Portuguese Communist Party with an absolute majority in the 2009 Portuguese Legislative elections.[3] The municipal holiday is Ascension Day. The Portuguese Air Force has an airbase in the area - the Air Base No. 11.
Situated on a hill (277 m), commanding a strategic position over the vast plains of the Baixo Alentejo, Beja was already an important place in antiquity. Already inhabited in Celtic times, the town was later named Pax Julia by Julius Caesar in 48 BCE, when he made peace with the Lusitanians. He raised the town to be the capital of the southernmost province of Lusitania (Santarém and Braga were the other capitals of the conventi). During the reign of emperor Augustus the thriving town became "Pax Augusta". It was already then a strategic road junction.
When the Visigoths took over the region, the town, then called Paca, became the seat of a bishopric. Saint Aprígio (died in 530) became the first Visigothic bishop of Paca. The town fell to the invading Umayyad army in 713.
Starting in 910 there were successive attempts of conquest and reconquest by the Christian kings. With the collapse of the Umayyad Caliphate of Córdoba in 1031, Beja became a taifa, an independent Muslim-ruled principality. In 1144 the governor of Beja (Arabic: باجة الزيت), Sidray ibn Wazir, helped the rebellion of the Muridun (disciples) led by Abul-Qasim Ahmad ibn al-Husayn al-Quasi in the Algarve against power of Seville. In 1150 the town was captured by an army of the Almohads, who annexed it to their North African empire. It was retaken in 1162 by Fernão Gonçalves, leading the army of the Portuguese king Afonso I. In 1175 Beja was recaptured again by the Almohads. It stayed under Muslim rule till 1234 when king Sancho II finally recaptured the town from the Moors.
All these wars depopulated the town and gradually reduced it to rubble. Only with Manuel I in 1521 did Beja again reach the status of city. It was attacked and occupied by the Portuguese and the Spanish armies during the Portuguese Restoration War (1640–1667).
Beja became again the head of a bishopric in 1770, more than a thousand years after the fall of the Visigothic city. In 1808 Napoleonic troops under General Junot sacked the city and massacred the inhabitants.
The castle on top of the hill can be seen from afar and dominates the town. It was built, together with the town walls, under the reign of King Diniz in the 13th century over the remains of a Roman castellum that had been fortified by the Moors. It consists of battlement walls with four square corner towers and a central granite and marble keep (Torre de Menagem), with its height of 40 m the highest in Portugal. The top of the keep can be accessed via a spiral staircase with 197 steps, passing three stellar-vaulted rooms with Gothic windows. The merlons of the machicolation around the keep are topped with small pyramids. Standing on the battlements, one has a sensational panorama of the surrounding landscape. One can also glimpse the remains of the city walls that once had forty turrets and five gates. The castle now houses a small military museum.
The square in front of the castle is named after Gonçalo Mendes da Maia or O Lidador, a brave knight killed in the battle against the Moors in 1170.
The whitewashed Latin-Visigothic church of Santo Amaro, dedicated to Saint Amaro, standing next to the castle, is one of just four pre-Romanesque churches left in Portugal. Some parts date from the 6th century and the interior columns and capitals are carved with foliages and geometric designs from the 7th century. Especially the column with birds attacking a snake is of particular note. It houses today a small archaeological museum with Visigothic art.
This regional museum was set up in 1927 and 1928 in the former convent Our Lady of the Conception (Convento de Nossa Senhora da Conceição) of the Order of Poor Ladies (dissolved in 1834), gradually expanding its collection. This Franciscan convent had been established in 1459 by Infante Fernando, Duke of Viseu and duke of Beja, next to his ducal palace. The construction continued until 1509.
It is an impressive building with a late-Gothic lattice-worked architrave running along the building. This elegant architrave resembles somewhat the architrave of the Monastery of Batalha, even if there are some early-Manueline influences. Above the entrance porch on the western façade one can see the ajimez window (a mullioned window in Manueline and Moorish style) in the room of the abbess, originating from the demolished palace of the dukes of Beja. The entrance door is embedded under an ogee arch. A square bell-tower and a spire with crockets tower above the complex. The convent has been classified as a national monument.
The entrance hall leads to the sumptuously gilded Baroque chapel, consisting of a single nave under a semi-circular vault. Three altars (one of the 17th century, dedicated to St. John the Evangelist, and two of the 18th century, dedicated to St. Christopher and St. Bento) are decorated with gilded woodwork (talha dourada). The fourth altar, dedicated to St. John the Baptist, was decorated with Florentine mosaics by José Ramalho in 1695.
On the wall are three religious azulejos dating from 1741, depicting scenes from the life of St. John the Baptist
The refectory and the claustro are decorated with exquisite azulejos, some dating from Moorish times, others from the 16th to the 18th centuries.
One enters the chapter house through a Manueline portal from the quadra of St. John the Evangelist. The ribbed vault of this square room was distempered during the renovations of 1727. The walls are covered with Arab-Hispanic azulejos with geometric and vegetal designs that are among the most important ceramic decorations in Portugal. Above the azulejos are some semicircular distempered paintings with religious themes: St. John the Baptist, St. John the Evangelist, St. Christopher, St. Clare and St. Francis of Assisi.
The museum houses also an important collection of Flemish, Spanish and Portuguese paintings from the 15th to the 18th centuries, among them:
The museum houses also the funeral monuments in late-Gothic style of the first abbess D. Uganda and of the Infante Fernando, Duke of Viseu and his wife Beatriz of Portugal.
The archaeological collection of Fernando Nunes Ribeiro, donated to museum in 1987 after forty years of archaeological research, is on display on the upper floors: Visigothic and Roman artefacts, gravestones from the Bronze Age with antique writings of the Iberians and steles from the Iron Age.
Among the several other artefacts in its collection, the museum possesses the Escudela de Pero de Faria, a unique piece of Chinese porcelain from 1541.
Main article : Letters of a Portuguese Nun
The love affair of Mariana Alcoforado, a 17th-century nun from the convent of the Poor Ladies, with the French officer Noël Bouton, Marquis de Chamilly and later Marshall of France, has made Beja famous in (mainly Portuguese and French) literary circles. Looking from her window, the janela de Mertola, she saw the young officer only once in 1641, while he was campaigning against the Spanish army in the Alentejo. She fell in love at once and wrote him five passionate letters. The Portuguese version of these letters don't exist anymore. They were "translated" into French and published in Brussels in 1669 and soon in several other languages. These lyrical letters full of absolute passion, hope, pleas and despair were an instant success. In the same year the original publisher, Claude Barbin, published a sequel, again written by a Portuguese "lady of society" with seven new letters added to the original five. Later, several hack writers wrote serial stories on the same theme. The interest in these Portuguese love letters was so strong in the 17th century, that the word "portugaise" became synonymous for "passionate love letter". Even in recent years these letters have been transformed into a stage play "Cartas". It was performed in New York in the Bleecker Theatre's Culture Project in 2001.
|Climate chart (explanation)
The climate in Beja (the hottest district capital city in Portugal) is influenced by its distance from the coast. Although mild by European standards, Beja has relatively cool winters and long hot summers compared to the rest of Portugal. The high in January is around 14 °C (57 °F) while the July and August highs are around 33 °C (91 °F). Snow is not common but it can snow occasionally. The January low is 5 °C (41 °F) and in July and August is 16 °C (61 °F). The annual mean is around 16 °C (61 °F). The average total rainfall in a year is 572 mm. The year 2005 was particularly dry in Portugal and Beja suffered devastating forest fires in the surrounding rural areas.
Administratively, the municipality is divided into 11 civil parishes (freguesias):[4]
|Wikimedia Commons has media related to Beja.


text:
Liberty University's Master of Religious Education degree program, with a specialization in Chaplaincy, prepares you to become a military chaplain or servant leader. As a student in the MRE program, you will be trained to be a wise, faithful steward of the Gospel, and develop specific ministry skills, strategies and Christian character traits relevant for successful ministry in a military or institutional chaplaincy setting. In this program you will examine the theological and cultural issues relevant for formal and informal chaplaincy settings. You will also observe the similarities and differences among the various types of chaplaincies, giving careful attention to ministry in religiously pluralistic, multicultural, and multi-staff environments. Some of these settings may include service as a military chaplain, or in corrections facilities/prisons, geriatric/eldercare homes, emergency response arenas, hospitals and workplace/industrial settings.
Potential Career Options
Key points:
* Please Note: The program information on this page is for general college research purposes only. Filling out the College Finder form (to your right), will provide information from schools that match your criteria but may or may not include any schools that may be listed on this page.


text:
Frost & Sullivan: European HIV Diagnostics Manufacturers Need To Target Large, Undiagnosed HIV Population
If you are interested in more information on this study, please send an email with your contact details to Anna Zanchi, Corporate Communications, at firstname.lastname@example.com
Analysis of European HIV Diagnostics Market is part of the Life Sciences Growth Partnership Service programme. Frost & Sullivan's related research services include: European HIV/AIDS and Hepatitis B/C Molecular Diagnostics Market, Western European In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) Market, CEE IVD Market, and European Point of Care Testing Market. All research included in subscriptions provide detailed market opportunities and industry trends evaluated following extensive interviews with market participants.
About Frost & Sullivan
Frost & Sullivan, the Growth Partnership Company, works in collaboration with clients to leverage visionary innovation that addresses the global challenges and related growth opportunities that will make or break today's market participants.Our "Growth Partnership" supports clients by addressing these opportunities and incorporating two key elements driving visionary innovation: The Integrated Value Proposition and The Partnership Infrastructure.
- The Integrated Value Proposition provides support to our clients throughout all phases of their journey to visionary innovation including: research, analysis, strategy, vision, innovation and implementation.
- The Partnership Infrastructure is entirely unique as it constructs the foundation upon which visionary innovation becomes possible. This includes our 360 degree research, comprehensive industry coverage, career best practices as well as our global footprint of more than 40 offices.
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Welcome to WeiKu.com Join Free | Sign In
Gasoline Generators & Diesel Generators.
1.0KW, 2.0KW, 3.0KW, 4.0KW, 5.0KW etc.
With Single Phase, 3 Phase, Aluminium OR Copper WIre, With & Without Key Start & Battery.
keywords:Diesel Generator,Diesel Engine,Generating Set,Diesel Generator Set
Genrator model: GF3
Output power: 10kw-- 64kW
Rated Voltage: 400 / 230V, 380 / 220, 220 / 120
Rated frequency: 50 / 60Hz
Speed: 1500rpm(at 50Hz)/1800rpm(at 60Hz)
Engine type: Diesel, water-cooled, 4 stroke, direct injection
Noise Level: 72
keywords:Generator Set,Generating Set,Diesel Generator,Generator
ST series generators are mainly designed to serve as power generating unit of small capacity, which supply electricity for lighting purpose in ships, for household electric device use in towns or villages. The construction of the generators is of drip
keywords:Generator Set,Generating Set,Diesel Generator Set,Generator
TZH series generators are made as per standard JB/t8981-1999. And in conformity to IEC34-1. Protection class: IP21, insulation Class B or F. The rotor structure is Concealed type. Performance is more reliable.
TZH series generators have five advan
keywords: Diesel,Diesel Generator Set
Single Phase A. C Generator (FST), Find Details about Diesel, Diesel Generator Set from Single Phase A. C Generator (FST) - Fujian Forest Motor Co., Ltd.
keywords:Diesel Generator
We can provide diesel generator sets rated from 20KW TO 2000KW. If you have any requirements, please contact us.
keywords:generator set,diesel generator set,diesel generators,generator
Diesel generator set(open type and soundproof one)
Power: From 8kw-500kw
keywords:Yuchi Diesel Engine,Sdec Diesel Generator,Diesel Generator,Generator With Chia Engine
Standard equipment:
Heavy duty steel base frame incorporates specially designed lifting and mounting points.
Anti-vibration pads affixed between the engine/generator feet.
Adjustable voltage regulator
50° C (122° F) Cooling system
Water cooli
keywords:Cummins Diesel Generator,Cummins Diesel Engine,Cummins Engine,Dongfeng Cummins
Standard equipment:
Heavy duty steel base frame incorporates specially designed lifting and mounting points.
Anti-vibration pads affixed between the engine/generator feet.
Adjustable voltage regulator
Cooling system
Water cooling system (Integral
keywords:Quiet Generator,Quiet Diesel Generator,Super Quiet Power Generator,Super Silent Diesel Generator Set
Cummins quiet generator:
Soundproof and waterproof generator set widely used in Telecommunications, Post, bank, hotel, hospital, residential area, school, commercial building, industrial and mining enterprises, etc.
Also, it can be used in the pla
Selected(1/4)Contact or Compare


text:
Get the Best Priced Buick Reatta Seat Cover
- Fast Shipping
- 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
- Lowest Prices
Buick Reatta Replacement Seat Cover Information
Search our online seat cover catalog and find the lowest priced discount auto parts on the web. We sell wholesale to the public. We offer high quality new, OEM, aftermarket and remanufactured Buick Reatta Seat Cover parts. We specialize in a wide-variety of high-quality car parts and accessories for your car, truck or SUV. Call toll free to order or place your order online via our secure checkout system. Our online parts catalog uses real-time inventory, so you can be assured the parts you buy are in stock at the time of ordering. Most orders are shipped the same day. They are available for the following Buick Reatta years: 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 91, 90, 89, 88. This part is also sometimes called Buick Reatta Custom Seat Covers. We stock seat cover parts for most Buick models including LeSabre, Roadmaster, Rainier, Electra, Park Avenue, LaCrosse, Commercial Chassis, Century, Regal, Rendezvous, Lucerne, Riviera, Enclave, Skylark, Terraza, Special, Wildcat, Skyhawk, Verano, Invicta, GS 455, Super, Centurion, GS 350, Gran Sport, GS, Estate Wagon, GS 400, Sportwagon, Apollo, Limited, Somerset, Somerset Regal and Opel.
We stock these Seat Cover brands for the Buick Reatta: Covercraft.
89 1989 Buick Reatta Car Cover Covercraft
91 1991 Buick Reatta Door Handle Front Left Dorman
90 1990 Buick Reatta Door Lock Actuator VDO
91 1991 Buick Reatta Floor Mats Rear Husky Liner
90 1990 Buick Reatta Hood Strut Sachs
91 1991 Buick Reatta Trunk Strut Rhino Pac
90 1990 Buick Reatta Window Motor Front Left A1 Cardone
89 1989 Buick Reatta Base Window Switch 3.8L V6 VIN: C FI Naturally Aspirated GAS AC Delco
Great! Parts arrived in a timely fashion and as described. Always great prices and very reasonable delivery charges.
The price for this OEM part was the lowest I could find. Half of what the local Benz dealer wanted. Delivery time was 4 days with the weekend in between. Fantastic. PartsGeek is where I will be shopping for my Mercedes Benz. Larry


text:
As we get closer to the weekend, there will be more Washington State baseball news, of course. But we already have some for you, so read on.
• We can start right here in the old Inland Northwest with John Blanchette's column on Friday's starter Chad Arnold (and that day's important). … On the statistical side, CougCenter has this capsule of the Cougars. … College Baseball Insider also has these capsules on the regional field. Let's play "find the inverted name" in the WSU capsule. … Looking towards Manhattan (the Cougars open the tourney Friday evening against Kansas State), we have this feature from the Wichita Eagle's Kellis Robinett on KSU leadoff hitter Adam Muenster. … Finally, if WSU gets by Kansas State and faces Arkansas in the second round, the Cougars will face Razorback ace Drew Smyly (8-1, 2.54 ERA). That little nugget comes from this column. … OK, we don't only have baseball news. We had the news yesterday about WSU's basketball team spending Christmas in the Islands. Now we have a little more, thanks to this story in the Star-Bulletin. … On the football side, Ted Miller has WSU's opener at Oklahoma State as the No. 1 chance for a Pac-10 team to be 0-1.
• That's it for now. We'll be back. Until then …
Please keep it civil. Don't post comments that are obscene, defamatory, threatening, off-topic, an infringement of copyright or an invasion of privacy. Read our forum standards and community guidelines.
You must be logged in to post comments. Please log in here or click the comment box below for options.comments powered by Disqus


text: Bookmarks KeratoconusPrint-Friendly Previous imageEnlargeCloseNext image / NavigatorKeratoconus is an eye disease that affects the structure of the cornea. The cornea is the clear tissue covering the front of the eye.The shape of the cornea slowly changes from the normal round shape to a cone shape. The eye bulges out. This causes vision problems.The cause is unknown, but the tendency to develop keratoconus is probably present from birth. Keratoconus is thought to involve a defect in collagen, the tissue that provides strength to the cornea and gives it it's shape.Some researchers believe that allergy and eye rubbing may play speed up damage.There is a link between keratoconus and Down syndrome.Down syndromeDown syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.Read Article Now Book Mark Article I Would Like to Learn About:Expand All Collapse All Causes The cause is unknown, but the tendency to develop keratoconus is probably present from birth. Keratoconus is thought to involve a defect in collagen, the tissue that provides strength to the cornea and gives it it's shape.Some researchers believe that allergy and eye rubbing may play speed up damage.There is a link between keratoconus and Down syndrome.Down syndromeDown syndrome is a genetic condition in which a person has 47 chromosomes instead of the usual 46.Read Article Now Book Mark Article Symptoms The earliest symptom is subtle blurring of vision that cannot be corrected with glasses. (Vision can most often be corrected to 20/20 with rigid, gas-permeable contact lenses.) Over time, you may have eye halos, glare, or other night vision problems. Most people who develop keratoconus have a history of being nearsighted. The nearsightedness tends to become worse over time. As the problem gets worse, astigmatism develops. NearsightedNearsightedness is when light entering the eye is focused incorrectly, making distant objects appear blurred. Nearsightedness is a type of refractiv...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article Exams and Tests Keratoconus is often discovered during adolescence. The most accurate test is called corneal topography, which creates a map of the curve of the cornea. A slit-lamp examination of the cornea can diagnose the disease in the later stages. A test called pachymetry can be used to measure the thickness of the cornea. Treatment Contact lenses are the main treatment for most patients with keratoconus. Wearing sunglasses outdoors after being diagnosedmay help slow or prevent the disease from becoming worse. For many years, the only surgical treatment has been corneal transplantation.Corneal transplantationThe cornea is the clear outer lens on the front of the eye. A corneal transplant is surgery to replace the cornea with tissue from a donor. It is o...ImageRead Article Now Book Mark Article The following newer technologies may delay or prevent the need for corneal transplantation:High-frequency radio energy (conductive keratoplasty) to change the shape of the cornea so contact lenses work better Corneal implants called intracorneal ring segments to change the shape of the cornea so contact lenses work better An experimental treatment called corneal cross-linking causes the cornea to become hard and stops the condition from getting worse. The cornea can then be reshaped with laser vision correction. Outlook (Prognosis) In most cases vision can be corrected with rigid gas-permeable contact lenses.If corneal transplantation is needed, results are usually good. The recovery period can be long, and patients often still need contact lenses. Possible Complications There is a risk of rejection after corneal transplantation, but the risk is much lower than with other organ transplants.Patients with even borderline keratoconus should not have LASIK, the most common type of laser vision correction. Corneal topography is done before laser vision correction to rule out people with this condition.In rare cases of mild keratoconus, other laser vision correction procedures may be safe to use, such as PRK. For patients treated with CK or CXL, PRK may be safe to perform and may help to further improve the vision. When to Contact a Medical Professional Young persons whose vision cannot be corrected to 20/20 with glasses should be evaluated by an eye doctor experienced with keratoconus. Parents with keratoconus should consider having their child or children screened for the disease starting at age 10. Prevention There are no preventive measures. Some specialists believe that patients with keratoconus should have their eye allergies aggressively treated and should be instructed not to rub their eyes.Related Information Vision problems Open ReferencesReferencesJain A, Paulus YM, Cockerham GC, Kenyon KR. Keratoconus and other noninflammatory corneal thinning disorders. In: Tasman W, Jaeger EA, eds. Duane's Ophthalmology. 19th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; 2009:chap 16C.Sugar J, Wadia HP. Keratoconus and other ectasias. In: Yanoff M, Duker JS, eds. Ophthalmology. 3rd ed. St. Louis, Mo: Mosby Elsevier; 2008:chap 4.18.Dahl BJ, Spotts E, Truong JQ. Corneal collagen cross-linking: an introduction and literature review. Optometry. 2012 Jan;83(1):33-42.BACK TO TOP Review Date: 9/18/2012 Reviewed By: David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M. Health Solutions, Ebix, Inc. Franklin W. Lusby, MD, Ophthalmologist, Lusby Vision Institute, La Jolla, California; Brian S. Boxer Wachler, MD, Opthamologist, Boxler Wachler Vision Institute, Beverly Hills, California. The information provided herein should not be used during any medical emergency or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medical condition. A licensed medical professional should be consulted for diagnosis and treatment of any and all medical conditions. Call 911 for all medical emergencies. Links to other sites are provided for information only -- they do not constitute endorsements of those other sites. © 1997- A.D.A.M. content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Fire Fox and Google Chrome browser.Content is best viewed in IE9 or above, Fire Fox and Google Chrome browser.


text:
On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 18:30:15 +0100, Bob van der Poel
Yes, equal settings for frames/periode and periods/buffer will result in a
lower latency at a higher sample rate.
>> Higher sample rate = more data at equal bit depth.
You should prefer 48 KHz, that it does take more data shouldn't matter.
Linux-audio-user mailing list
LINUX® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds in the USA and other countries.
Linuxaudio.org logo copyright Thorsten Wilms © 2006.
Hosting provided by the Virginia Tech Department of Music and DISIS.


text:
Trick or Treat Contest! - Closed! Theme: Trick Or Treat! Draw Hollow by herself or interacting with other OC's! You must follow the theme meaning draw her in a Halloween costume!Rules This is a drawing only contest Limit to three drawings Entries must be sent by note NO NUDITY ALLOWED, however sexy costumes are welcomed! [Bullet; Black] Backgrounds are optional [Bullet; Orange][Bullet; Orange] You must draw everything yourself, no tracing, no bases or edits [Bullet; Black][Bullet; Black] All art forms are allowed! Traditional, Digital, Chibi, Realistic, etc etc [Bullet; Orange][Bullet; Orange] Be as creative as possible! The sky is the limit to what you can create! [Bullet; Black][Bullet; Black] Drawing her with other OC's is optional [Bullet; Orange]:bulletor
Contest, yuhWell - Fuck yeah, dude!You, my friend- read damn right.dumbfish Studios is throwing it's very first contest.There's a decent chunk of change and some bitchin' free swag on the line.So sharpen your pencils, warm up your tablets- however the fuck you do what you do and let's get this show on the road!I'm really not here to spread around some more bullshit- so we'll start with the good stuff- the prizes.$50 USD Free Samurai Shrimp ShirtFree Art Print from the dumbfish Studios LabYour Art featured on all dumbfish Studios social/blog sites until 2014500 from zukletonFree Samurai Shrimp ShirtFree Art Print from the dumbfish Studios Lab500 from zukletonSounds like a sweet ass deal to me, ya?Now on to those dirty, dirty detailsThis whole shabang is to celebrate the launch of The dumbfish Swag Shop and the very first design to drop!So your objective is as follows : :Draw you
CONTEST - Attack on Titans Style !NEWSThe 1 to 5 winners will win a drawing by brokenHealer !The 1 to 3 winners will win a drawing by Rane95 !The 1 to 3 winners will win a chibi by 76neko !The 1 to 4 winners will win a drawing by kat323 !The 1 will win a drawing colored by ZenRumi !The 2 will win a drawing portrait by ZenRumi !The 1 will win a drawing by AnetaChalimoniuk !


text:
6 Tips for Injury-Free GardeningApril 14, 2014
With the temperatures finally warming up, many of us are looking forward to getting outside and planting vegetable and flower gardens. Gardening is a great activity that can provide exercise and enjoyment as well as ease stress. Like any activity, when not done properly, injuries can occur. New England Baptist Hospital orthopedic surgeon, Carl Talmo, MD offers six tips to help prevent injury.Read Full Article
6 Tips to Prevent Foot and Ankle Running InjuriesApril 10, 2014
Running is a popular spring sport that offers a number of health benefits. However, when not done properly, running injuries in the foot and ankle are very common. Whether you are running a 5k or a marathon, these tips from Dr. Jeffrey Jockel, a foot and ankle orthopedic surgeon at New England Baptist Hospital, can help reduce the risk for injury.Read Full Article
Impact of Weight on Joint HealthMarch 27, 2014
Weight can play an important role on joint health. NEBH Orthopedic Surgeon Vivek Shah, MD, explains that when a person is even slightly overweight, it can add stress to their joints, especially their weight-bearing joints like the knees and hips. Every pound of weight gained puts an extra 3-5 pounds of pressure on knee joints. Losing weight can diminish pain and restore function in joints, especially when paired with exercise and a healthy diet.Read Full Article
5 Tips to Get You Ready For Spring SportsMarch 24, 2014
With spring just around the corner, many of us are looking forward to getting back on the tennis court, golf course and outdoor running and biking trails. As Dr. John Richmond, Chair of Orthopedics at NEBH explains, it's important to take it slow when getting back to activities.Read Full Article
Preventing Common Basketball InjuriesMarch 10, 2014
As the official hospital of the Boston Celtics, New England Baptist Hospital sees firsthand the many injuries basketball players can incur. From ACL tears to sprained ankles to jammed fingers, Brian McKeon, MD, NEBH Orthopedic Surgeon and Chief Medical Officer and Head Team Physician for the Boston Celtics, has seen almost every injury possible. Here he discusses some of the more common injuries, and ways to prevent them.Read Full Article
- Sports & Exercise (17)
- Back, Neck & Spine (5)
- Joint Health (4)
- Pain Management (3)
- Health & Prevention (14)


text:
HOT NEW VIDEO: Tech N9ne Feat. Ryan Bradley "It's Over" Video
By IAfrica
Apr 29th, 2014
0 Comments
95 Views
Watch Tech N9ne and Ryan Bradley's new music video for "It's Over."
Despite Tech N9ne's collaboration album Strangeulation leaked much too early (it's not due out until May 6th, but leaked around a month ago), the rapper is still going strong with roll out content for the LP.
A week before it drops Tech Ninna delivers a music video for the heartfelt collabo with singer Ryan Bradley, "It's Over." In typical form, the Strange Music rapper creates a dark visual, which finds him sitting in a throne-like chair surrounded by cloaked figures, with Bradley in the middle of a forest.
Make sure to support Strangeulation, you can head to the Strange Music website for pre-order packages.
This post has already been read 1 times!


text:
Why use OpenCL on FPGAs?
Altera has just released the free ebook FPGAs for dummies. One part of the book is devoted to OpenCL, so we'll quote some extracts here from one of the chapters. The rest of the book is worth a read, so if you want to check the rest of...Read More


text:
|Thread Tools
My youngest child's records state she has had vaccinations I know she has not had. It was from her first doctor that we "fired."
Our current doctor did ask if I was sure I remember correctly. My daughter is 10. The vaccination issue was one reason we left the old doctor. We would tell him no and the nurse would run in while I was dressing her to give her shots and get huffy when I said no. Can something be removed from her records? Does it really matter?
Well I wouldn't *think* it would matter. She is already in school or home schooled so I don't see any issues with it.
Young born-again mama and loving wife to DH and SAHP to two crazy girls we and believe !
You certainly have the right to accurate medical records. I don't know if it will cause any problems for you but it would bother me that they were so irresponsible with her medical records that I would do something about it, but that's just me. I would rather have accurate records than having to explain them everytime someone looked at them. I honestly don't know how that would work though. Hopefully someone can answer your question regarding the ability for them to actually change the records at this point. If they refuse to do so, then you really have no choice I guess, unless you wanted to pursue it further.
Loving WAHM to my two little handsome DS's, '08 and '12, and loving wife to DH, '07.
|Thread Tools
|Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are Off


text:
As a Pistons fan we always seemed to play well vs you guys.
Id hate the Lakers if I were you guys lol
As a Pistons fan we always seemed to play well vs you guys.
Id hate the Lakers if I were you guys lol
|Sponsored Links
The Heat aren't a rival IMO. They haven't ever played a meaningful game basically ever.
I like the free agency vote.
I no longer care about anything here except for the Entertainment Forum, which sucks; the Music forum, which sucks; and the Magic forum, which does NOT suck.
Love y'all!
Except for all of y'all.
I'd say 'the magic' itself
We are the pilgrims, master. We shall go
always a little further, it may be
beyond that last blue mountain barred with snow,
across that angry or that glimmering sea.
Favorite game against the Heat by far.
He's still that guy I loved to watch play Magic basketball and I wish him the best.
PS: This forum is dying fast
The expectations are visible behind Dwight Howard in LA
|Sponsored Links
and with the 12th pick, The New York Football Giants select ......Odell Beckham Jr, Wide Reciever from Louisana State University
I agree with free agency...though a legit answer I would say the Pistons. They have typically had our number but the biggest games I can remember in recent times have been against them.
First of all, to have a rival the other team has to kind of think of you as a rival too. We're not even on the Lakers radar or any Western Conference team's radar for that matter. You have to go by division and geographic location to find the Magic's rivals. We've battled the Heat for state's supremacy in recent years and the Hawks can be considered too. I would consider the Celtics because of recent intense playoff matchups but that will die out with the Magic in rebuilding mode.
And NO! it's not the Pistons.
The Heat, I guess the Lakers and Boston? Idk, when you suck as bad as we're going to, you don't really have many rivals
Magic. Red Sox. Colts. Knights.
The Heat. They are the best team in our division.
The Bobcats.
They're our most serious competition for the number one pick.
Magic. Red Sox. Colts. Knights.
very true didn't look at it that way.
|Sponsored Links


text:
The Charlotte Historic District Commission voted 5-4 recently against the conceptual design plans for The Dilworth Inn proposed for 220 and 224 East Boulevard because of the projected size in relation to its surroundings.
Parts of Dilworth are among five areas listed as the city's Historic Districts, where any exterior changes or structure demolitions must go before the commission for a review before a building permit is issued.
After the commission deferred a decision last month, the Catellus Group reduced a turret height from 78 feet to 65 feet and made other changes.
"I don't think you can just stop, with nothing new and nothing vibrant to keep (the neighborhood) going," said Steve Barker of Catellus Group.
The five-story hotel would have 76 rooms. It would replace two buildings that currently house various local businesses. Catellus representatives said they're in talks about moving the buildings.
Catellus has also applied for a rezoning, but even if it's granted, construction can't begin until the design gets the historic district commission's approval.
Unless substantially redesigned, Catellus can't resubmit the plan for six months. Catellus can also appeal the decision to the Charlotte Zoning Board of Adjustment.
The historic district commission also voted 5-3 against Boulevard Centro's request to use an artificial siding on a project in Dilworth at 315, 317 and 325 E. Tremont Ave. and 1916 Euclid Ave.
Dan Tierney: 704-358-5696
Subscribe to The Charlotte Observer.
The Charlotte Observer welcomes your comments on news of the day. The more voices engaged in conversation, the better for us all, but do keep it civil. Please refrain from profanity, obscenity, spam, name-calling or attacking others for their views.
Have a news tip? You can send it to a local news editor; email email@example.com to send us your tip - or - consider joining the Public Insight Network and become a source for The Charlotte Observer.Read moreRead less
The Charlotte region is vast and diverse. The more voices engaged in conversation, the better for us all. The Charlotte Observer welcomes your comments on news of the day, but we ask that you keep the discourse civil.
- Do not use profanity or obscenities. And don't try to camouflage profanity with asterisks, abbreviations or other symbols or foreign phrases.
- Do not use threatening language. Talk of violence won't be tolerated.
- No racial, gender or sexual-orientation name-calling.
- Do not attack other commenters for their views. Do not libel or defame anyone or violate their privacy.
- Keep your comments succinct and stay on topic. Comments that bear no relation to the story may be deleted.
- Do not add images to your comments.
- Do not report comments as abusive simply because you disagree with them. Report them only if they violate these guidelines.
- Do not post spam or advertising of any kind.
- Do not post a comment using all capital letters.
We do not monitor each and every posting, but we reserve the right to block or delete comments that violate these rules.
You can help: Notify us of violations by hitting the "Report Abuse" link. Users who continue posting comments that violate these guidelines may, at our discretion, be blocked from submitting future comments as well.
And finally, as Mark Twain said: "Always do right. This will gratify some people and astonish the rest."
Enjoy the discussion.


text: HomeTVABCErika Slezak, Vincent Irizarry and Thorsten Kaye to Guest on The View on Thursday, April 25 Jillian Bowe April 20, 2013 ABC, All My Children, Comings & Goings, News, One Life to Live, Prospect Park, The Online Network, The View, TOLN 22 Comments This should be interesting… TOLN Soap stars Erika Slezak, Vincent Irizarry and Thorsten Kaye will appear on The View on April 25. The trio's upcoming appearance will come just four days before All My Children and One Life to Live return on April 29. I wonder if the co-hosts will bring up the lawsuit Prospect Park just filed against ABC, regarding the soap reboots? The View airs weekdays at 11 am EST on ABC. Photo of Vincent Irizarry by PR Photos 22 Responses appleridge April 20, 2013 ABC will probably block the view from bringing it up Log in to Reply GHFan76 April 20, 2013 And yet PP is calling sabotage. Why would ABC have them on the View? Log in to Reply appleridge April 20, 2013 Having them on the view & breaching contract are two different things. PP said ABC wasnt going to air ads of OLTL that featured RH as Todd, even PP already paid for said ads to run. Log in to Reply giogio April 20, 2013 This is all so wierd I dont even know what to say anymore. ABC boots them off the air then they go on ABC 4 days before the show begins. Everyone went all the way to crazy this time. Thats for sure! Log in to Reply pferrando April 20, 2013 Wow…they have been taking a look at the Talk! Log in to Reply MsAgentProvocateur1 April 20, 2013 The two issues can be mutually exclusive. From a business standpoint, each side sees benefit in publicly 'playing nice' while squabbling behind the scenes. PP benefits in the obvious ways, by getting their stars out to the public to promote this new venture. How in the world does ABC/Disney benefit, you might say? By showing to the world that they're willing to allow their 'vanquished' former shows a space to promote and launch this new product by lending PP their View audience (not as large as it once was, but still significant enough). ABC hopes to come out 'smelling like a rose' by posing as 'Lady Bountiful' inviting their poor relations to sit at the banquet. Am I being a little dramatic? Perhaps. Still, this is probably an effort to soften their corporate image with daytime viewers especially, (as it was tainted by AMC and OLTL's cancellations) in a 'charm offensive', perhaps hoping to recoup some viewers who may still refuse to watch The Chew or Katie. And these shows pose no threat to them as they are now online and not on broadcast TV (of course, there is always the possibility that some will choose to stream at 1 and 3 pm EST in NYC metro area, for example). Although, the appearances of these show's stars on the View may have the unintended consequences of getting some fans upset all over again and they may resolve that they dislike ABC/Disney even more. Either way, I think ABC decided that whatever negative consequences that might result are worth the risk. Log in to Reply giogio April 20, 2013 Good point Ms Agent. Cant wait to see which way it goes. But you have to admit, its a scratch your head kind of story. Log in to Reply Jillian Bowe April 20, 2013 Yeah but will BABS bring it up is the bigger question. You already know Barbara will bring up things you try to tip toe around Log in to Reply SwanQueen59 April 20, 2013 This gets me wondering as to when ES, VI, and TK were booked to make this appearance on The View. The timing is interesting seeing as how PP filed the lawsuit this past Thursday. Curiouser and curiouser… 0:) Log in to Reply ANGELWENDY15 April 20, 2013 I'm starting to think this whole lawsuit thing happening now just as OLTL is ready to premiere, is to bring publicity to the shows, since ABC is having them on The View. Very strange. Log in to Reply giogio April 20, 2013 Babs will bring it up. She's been out of control with her mouth as of late. I notice that unless she is totally done with what she wants to say you better not even try to get in a comma cause she will say, wait, im not finished. She will say it, unless she either wont be there, or abc will say to her now Barbara, dont ask the lawsuit question. Log in to Reply MsAgentProvocateur1 April 20, 2013 I think Babs is probably the ONLY one who'll be allowed to bring it up (lol). I'm thinking she will, it's a TV squirm-worthy question and I think this is EXACTLY the type of question that Walters revels in. Oprah's been known to ask these types of questions too, but Walters seems to delight in them. It's going to be one to watch, that's for sure. Log in to Reply tmac April 20, 2013 Regardless of whether the topic of the lawsuit comes up, these people are just actors. They have no real connection to the lawsuit itself and would have nothing to impart other than their opinions on the merits, and if they are wise they will not say anything. No need to alienate your current boss when it's not your pissing match and you have no say in the outcome anyway. As for why ABC would allow The View to have these actors on, ABC only licensed the shows to PP, they did not sell them outright, so that means ABC will be getting royalties if the shows air and continue to be successful. It is in ABC's best interests to promote the shows. Log in to Reply TV Gord April 20, 2013 There's a good chance Barbara won't even be on that day (I think she's only on twice a week these days). There's a co-host that day (Gretchen Wilson), so chances are, Barbara will be watching from her office or from home. Also, they've been pre-taping a lot of shows lately, so it may not be live (especially the week before sweeps begins). Log in to Reply DanielAvery April 21, 2013 I think it will be hard to side-step the whole thing, since they will have to discuss just why the shows are "back" (ABC cancelled them), which would make it hard not to cast ABC in a bad light in that discussion. Still, the lawsuit amounts to The View ladies' bosses being sued by ES/VI/TK's bosses, so it's not really about them personally, just like it wasn't about the actors personally when ABC cancelled their shows. Maybe they'll just frame the whole interview as "oh, those wacky folks we work for–they're something else, aren't they?" I'm no fan of the View (quite the opposite), but I seem to recall AMC and OLTL actors appearing on the show after the cancellations. How was ABC painted then in those situations? Log in to Reply Mandolin April 21, 2013 with the three on them on together none of them will get much of a chance to speak, based of past appearances of stars from AMC & OLTL on that show… it'll be like this: Intro of each with video clip how excited and glad they to be back , it's practically a miracle what can you tell us thats new: it's edgy that's all we can say an allusion to the lawsuit be sure tune in on hulu or itunes we have to go to commercial break. Blah. I know it must be done, but unfortunately- too predictably formatted! Log in to Reply TV Gord April 21, 2013 I doubt they'll bring up the lawsuit at all. Log in to Reply pjc722 April 22, 2013 I definitely think PP has a case to argue. Characters were "borrowed" and their stories ultimately changed, whether we agree for the better or worse. If GH and ABC had not signed the actors to 3 year contracts (whether the norm or not) or included a clause in there that stated they had to go to PP OLTL if it was picked up in the time frame agreed to with ABC, we might not have had these issues. It's simple, if GH hadn't hired any of the actors, they might have signed with the show. OLTL has the largest returning cast than AMC so we can't say whether or not the actors would have not signed on to the show. The shooting schedules definitely make it easier for the casts to have other opportunities while committing to OLTL. Plus, if GH had not taken the 3 characters or actors and then PP opted not to even use those characters in the reboot (by choice) I am certain this blog would have been LIT up with being mad that Todd Starr and John, legacy characters, were not going to be on "THEIR" show. PP has done a great deal for daytime soaps by spending the money to bring these two shows back. A lot more than ABC ever did for any of it's soaps dating all the way back to Ryan's Hope to today. It's put a renewed focus on daytime drama. CBS has done the same. NBC is struggling to figure out what it is altogether. I think it will be interesting to see how this will play out and is great REAL LIFE DRAMA. hehe Log in to Reply troyalexander65 April 22, 2013 I think PP has people planting items on this message board and other soap message boards. Log in to Reply TV Gord April 22, 2013 Carol Burnett was on The Rachael Ray Show today, and they took questions from the audience. One audience member asked if Carol would return to AMC now that they're online. She said, "All they have to do is whistle". Carol Burnett is the greatest! Log in to Reply ANGELWENDY15 April 23, 2013 I remember Thorsten Kaye and Whoopie are close buds so I'm sure that's why he's on. May-be they won't discuss the whole law-suit mess, it's just publicity for their on-line launches. Log in to Reply ANGELWENDY15 April 24, 2013 Talk about a publicity stunt? The article about all this was in the NY POST, the paper that has all the gossip. Great publicity for the launching of OLTL and AMC. They said the View will not talk about the lawsuit. Log in to Reply Leave a Reply Cancel Reply You must be logged in to post a comment.


text:
The Queens Library plans to drastically reduce service and slash its workforce by nearly 10 percent in the coming weeks, according to library officials.
The cuts, which are deeper in Queens than in any other borough, are the latest round of reductions at the library, which has lost 17 percent of its funding since September 11th.
Beginning May 5th, 50 of the Queens Library's 63 locations will be closed on the weekends. The hours of operation at the 50 branches will also be trimmed to thirty hours a week, with only one evening and one morning day of service.
That leaves 13 branches open on Saturdays: Bayside, Broadway, Elmhurst, Far Rockaway, Flushing, Forest Hills, Fresh Meadows, Jackson Heights, Laurelton, Lefferts, Queens Village, Ridgewood and the Central Library in Jamaica.
The Central Library, Jackson Heights and Flushing branches will also be open on Sundays through May 18th, when the libraries traditionally end Sunday service for the summer.
At the same time, the library plans to reduce 144 full-time positions through attrition and layoffs. The bulk of those positions will likely be librarians and clerks. The library currently employs 1,025 full-time and 500 part-time staffers.
Outgoing library director Gary Strong, who will step down at the end of the summer, said that the library had no choice but to enact the cuts.
Since September 11th, Mayor Bloomberg and the City Council cut $12 million from the Queens Library's $96-million budget, three-quarters of which comes from city funds. In addition, the mayor asked the library to plan for another $2 million in cuts if city revenues continue to fall.
For the fiscal year 2004, which begins July 1st, things get even worse; the library is slated for an additional 3 percent cut.
"Keeping libraries open is important for the quality of life in Queens. We are struggling to do our best with the budget allowed, but reduced service is inevitable," Strong said. "We're out of options."
Since the library broke the news to employees last week, the mood has been grim, according to John Socha, president of the labor union that represents Queens librarians and clerks.
"Some people are very angry, almost all are very afraid, some are a combination of the emotions," he said. "Even people who have been here five or seven years, who have some seniority, even they are concerned."
Under labor contracts negotiated a generation ago, the layoffs will take place based on reverse seniority, meaning that the less time individuals have been with the library, the more likely they will be to lose their jobs. The cuts account for over 20 percent of the 720 members in Local 1321, Socha's union.
Socha voiced concerns that the cuts will disproportionately affect lower-paid library staffers, since they render the services that are being ended. Basic office aides at the library earn an annual starting salary of $21,800, while librarians make a minimum of $33,850.
"What about the non-public service, the mainline administrative staff?" Socha asked. "That's probably where the salaries are higher."
He also raised questions about how the Queens Library, which reports the largest circulation in the country, could lay off more people than the Brooklyn or New York Public Libraries. Brooklyn is expected to slash 50 positions, while New York will cut 110.
Library spokesman Joseph Catrambone said that the cuts would impact every department in the library. The higher number of layoffs is because the Queens Library has more branches, yet has a smaller budget than the other two systems.
Catrambone added that the library had already cut hours of operation, curtailed book purchases and ended some children's programs.
"After that whole list, I don't know what else we can do," he replied when asked if there was any way to avoid the layoffs.
Councilman David Weprin (D-Hollis), who chairs the Finance Committee, said that the council hopes to restore the library's cuts in a proposal due next Monday. The final budget, however, will be the product of more negotiations.
"We are committed to maintaining five-day service in all the branches, and weekend service in all of the boroughs," Weprin said.
"It's a tight budget time. We are committed to not raising real property taxes again, so a lot of it depends on what happens in Albany and Washington."


text:
Printable View
Originally Posted by kennysarmy Can I hide a mapped drive and shortcuts that refer to on the users desktop still work?? Yes. All hiding the drive does is tell Explorer not to list it. If you have permissions and type (for example) v:\ into the window you will still be able to access and browse that folder. There is a separate GPO which is used to "prevent access to drive letters" which prevents users from accessing the drive but this would cause you more problems from how I understand you use the drive.
Originally Posted by j17sparky You have an App server, use it. Unless you change the location of NETLOGON you will be serving MSIs from the DC(s). Once you have a few dozen PCs pulling big MSIs your user logon time will jump up as they fight for HD time on the DC. Good point.


text:
Interested in this position? Send this job link to your e-mail account and apply from your tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
Project Manager I
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Department: 520 - Patient Account Mgmt
Requisition Number: 14-1665658
Job Description:
PFS/Revenue Cycle Project Coordinator works under the direction of the Sr. Director of PFS Systems. The PFS/Revenue Cycle Project Coordinator follows projects assigned through all phases, provides timelines and updates. The PFS/Revenue Cycle Project Coordinator is responsible for the Denial Reporting application and the Hospital Eligibility system application.
A-Denial Reporting Application:
Responsible for updating applications tables and dictionary's. Participates in weekly call to vender on new/open issues and is the go to person for any enhancements to application. Responsible for training and assisting other departments (trouble shooting). Prepares and distributes monthly reports to specific hospital distribution. Runs query listings for PFS/Finance requests.
B-Hospital Eligibility Application:
Responsible for updating applications' tables and dictionary's on payer/plan information. Responsible for Bad Plan set-ups and self-audits applications functionality periodically and reports back to Vice President and Sr. Director of PFS. Responsible for specific outputs provided to PFS.
1-Responsible for projects assigned for the Patient Financial Services Department; must be familiar with hospital patient accounts system and all other applications that department uses.
2-Responsible of assignment of project; develops and maintains a detailed project schedule which includes administrative tasks. Ensures adherence to deadlines.
3-Creates curriculum on Project to be used for training when applicable.
4-Partners with various hospital managers, hospital staff and vender/consultants as required with respect to the project.
5-Organizes, leads and facilitates project-related meetings, including the creation of agendas and preparation of material. Prepares and/or edits meeting minutes, presentations and tables.
6-Monitors project deliverables and timelines, notifies management when issues arise, and takes corrective actions, as needed.
7-Maintains detailed records and documentation of project activity and may be responsible for developing uniform procedures for storing and keeping appropriate documentation. Provides feedback to communicate project findings as appropriate.
8-May work with the participating members of the project to ensure all necessary communications are made timely and accurately.
9-May develop reports and other deliverables as assigned.
10-Tracks project changes and produces schedules as required.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree required; Master's Degree preferred
5 years of relevant experience; project management experience preferred.
Mount Sinai Medical Center is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We recognize the power and importance of a diverse employee population and strongly encourage applicants with various experiences and backgrounds. Mount Sinai Medical Center--An EEO/AA-D/V Employer.


text:
What does DCLU stand for?
What does DCLU mean? This page is about the various possible meanings of the acronym, abbreviation, shorthand or slang term: DCLU.
We've found a total of 2 definitions for DCLU:
Sort by:PopularityAlphabeticallyCategory Filter by:
Dutch Container Leasing, B. V.
Dexion Com.usd
Still can't find the acronym definition you were looking for? Use our Power Search technology to look for more unique definitions from across the web!
"DCLU." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 19 Dec. 2014. <http://www.abbreviations.com/DCLU>.


text:
New to Typophile? Accounts are free, and easy to set up.
I've been looking and not really finding lettering from the 1930-1950 - real lettering, not remakes of.
The "Vespa" style is what I'd really like to find more of. Car logos have been my best resource so far,
but industrial style product or company logos would really be good. Attached is some of what I've found.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Dan Cotton
Hello all,
I found this image in an old french book of lettres. I was wondering if it could be desaturated and made into a font somehow. I do not have the resources or the know-how to do this. If you're able to do this and don't mind, I'd be very appreciative if you could send me over the .otf or .ttf file.
Just wondering if anyone got a hi res scan of this? I want to use it for a project, but can't find a digital version. Only a non-outline version called "Lucifer" have been digitalised. Not sure why it's called that. Was there never a Pluto Regular?
Hey guys! allow me to introduce my first release font.
Wallington is a decorative-serif font embodying vintage and elegant curves with functional structure. Inspired by Old English cultures and their descendants between the mid-5th century and the mid-12th Century. Made up of two styles, Wallington Regular that consists of 491 glyphs and Wallington Small Caps with 365 glyphs. All glyphs are divided into several OpenType features such as Ligature, Contextual Alternates, Old Style Numeric and some astonishing special characters that allows you to mix and match pairs of letters to fit your design.
Find out more : http://ink.creativezeune.com
"Lichtspielhaus" is a ultra condensed Lichtspiele Spin-Off with 8 weights. It still transports you back to a time where neon lights and marquee letters decorated cinema facades.
There are 8 styles: Hairline, Thin, Light, Regular, Medium, Bold, Black and Heavy.
"Lichtspielhaus" is the first part of a new Type Noir Quadrilogy.
You can get it here if you like it:
Lichtspielhaus at Myfonts
or Lichtspielhaus3D.com
(80% OFF for a limited time)
I'm working on a project where we need some old school style numbers for prices. Can anyone name the typeface in the image, or suggest an interesting equivalent.
Many thanks in advance as always...
Lichtspiele — A typocalypse display typeface
Cinemas from the early 20th Century are called "Lichtspiele" in Germany. "Lichtspiele" transports you back to a time where neon lights and marquee letters decorated cinema facades.
Of the 5 styles, three have two versions of italics - one for each perspective. Display is your basic style. Neon is inspired by the old neon letters found outside cinemas.
Add Neon Outline to Display or Neon to add another layer to your artwork. Neon 3D is a extruded version of Neon. Screen Credits is based on the liner notes of movie posters.
You can get it at MyFonts for a introduction price of 29,85 USD
Dear all,
this is my first attempt at type creation as an amateur type designer.
I would love to hear from you,
Do not hesitate to criticise!
Hello, I found this vintage poster online, and I really like the font at the bottom of the poster. I tried a couple different methods to try and see if there was a font for it, but didn't find anything. I figured maybe someone has seen the font before or maybe something similar?
The link to the actual poster is below. I am also attaching a rough tracing of the font as a jpeg in case that helps.
Thanks in advance!
must purchase?
I've enjoyed the posts on this site a lot but never posted. I thought it was time to post a question to the users here. I'm having some trouble finding the font I have in my mind.
I'm designing a game with a retro feel in the genre of Evel Knievel. Trying to plan out a couple cool fonts to use. One for title's more bold and one for small block text. I thought this was a smart community to ask for some input. ;)
So far I've got Canadice, Funkydori, and Benuiat charisma.
I appreciate any help or direction.
Alianza is a complex typographic system wich includes three different but complementary styles so far: Slab, italic and script, with nine weights each one; plus three sets of ornamental fonts: labels, negative labels and ornaments.
The soul of the family is a slab feeling applied judiciously to the italic and script styles to make it coherent with the whole system.
Each style has three sets of figures: Proportional lining, tabular lining and old style.
You can mix the three styles in a single piece to obtain more expressive results without worring about the uniformity and complementing the design by using the ornamental sets.
Available for purchase at
Hi, I'd like to know if anybody can identify these 2 fonts?
I'm a noobie at font identifying and the online ID sites couldn't find an exact match.
Any close font ID's are welcomed as well. Thanks!
- Pat
Any ideas on this one? have hunted high and low, have come close but no cigar.
Type purists may be appalled by the lack of adherence to traditional forms, but the font should be seen as only "in the spirit of" blackletter, and attempting something that hasn't been seen or done before—something that feels traditional, yet at the same time fresh and perhaps unexpected.
Hey Guys !
I'm looking for a good font to create and all font logo.
Attached is the style I'm looking for.
Tips and ideas are welcome !
Thanks !
Thanks for your help!
I need some help identifying the font used for the AD Computer logo.
Any leads identifying this or similar font suggestions would be very much appreciated.
Hey Guys,
I want to make poster in the style of a retro boxing championship poster.
Good tips on some awesome fonts and ornaments?
I'm thinking big ass capital retro letters and lots of stars
Greets !
Here are some nice retro fonts for cheap. I thought some of you would like this link.
My newest typeface, Transat, is now available on MyFonts and YouWorkForThem. For a limited time, you can get all 5 weights, plus optically corrected obliques, for $30.
Arabesque and Bon Air, two alphabets from two different centuries, are not what most people immediately think of when they think "wood type". These quirky script fonts simulate hand lettering from very different eras and are now brought into the digital age for the first time ever. A third font, Catchwords , brings a classic printshop resource into the digital designer's toolbox.
Detailed information regarding these releases, including the "Making Of The Font" feature, can be found at the Hamilton Wood Type Foundry website: here.
Any font identification would be much appreciated. The customer wants us to recreate some stationery using the font from a REALLY old business card.
Thank You


text:
Air show canceled due to federal cutsMarch 14,2013
Air show canceled
due to federal cuts
ESSEX JUNCTION Organizers have the Wings Over Vermont air show, saying they couldnt hold the August event after studying the impact of automatic federal spending cuts.
The Vermont National Guard Foundation announced the cancellation Wednesday. The U.S. Air Force Demonstration Team, the Thunderbirds, were scheduled to headline the show.
The implementation of across-the-board cuts in federal spending has caused the curtailment of the Thunderbirds 2013 show schedule. Effective April 1, all of the teams performances have been cancelled, according to the Thunderbirds web site.
The foundation noted the Department of Defense directed the Air Force to cancel aviation support to public events for the remainder of the fiscal year.MORE IN Vermont NewsBOSTON Pigs nearly managed to fly in Connecticut, terrorized hikers in Maine and drew a police... Full StoryRUTLAND The details of Vermont Gas Systemss latest cost increase to the natural-gas pipeline... Full StoryJOHNSON A Johnson man is being held on $75,000 bail after the Lamoille County Sheriffs... Full Story
- Most Popular
- Most Emailed


text:
SBA Announces Changes To Contracting Program For Women-Owned Small Businesses
Every firm that wishes to participate in the WOSB program must meet the eligibility requirements and either self-certify or obtain third party certification. There are four approved third-party certifiers that perform eligibility exams: El Paso Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, National Women Business Owners Corporation, U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce, and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council. Additional information and links about approved third-party certifiers are available at www.sba.gov/wosb.
To qualify as a WOSB, a firm must be at least fifty-one percent owned and controlled by one or more women, and primarily managed by one or more women. The women must be U.S. citizens and the firm must be considered small according to SBA size standards. To be deemed "economically disadvantaged," a firm's owners must meet specific financial requirements set forth in the program regulations.
The WOSB Program identifies eighty-three four-digit North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) codes where WOSBs are underrepresented or substantially underrepresented. Contracting officers may set aside contracts in these industries if the contract can be awarded at a fair and reasonable price and the contracting officer has a reasonable expectation that two or more WOSBs or EDWOSBs will submit offers for the contract.
For more information on the Women-Owned Small Business Program or to access the instructions, applications or database, please visit www.sba.gov/wosb.Contact: Tiffani Clements (202) 401-0035 Release Number: 13-03 SOURCE U.S. Small Business Administration
Select the service that is right for you!COMPARE ALL SERVICES
Action Alerts PLUSTry it NOW
Jim Cramer and Stephanie Link actively manage a real portfolio and reveal their money management tactics while giving advanced notice before every trade.
Product Features:
- $2.5+ million portfolio
- Large-cap and dividend focus
- Intraday trade alerts from Cramer
- Weekly roundups
TheStreet Quant RatingsTry it NOW
Only $49.95/yr
Access the tool that DOMINATES the Russell 2000 and the S&P 500.
Product Features:
- Buy, hold, or sell recommendations for over 4,300 stocks
- Unlimited research reports on your favorite stocks
- A custom stock screener
- Upgrade/downgrade alerts
Stocks Under $10Try it NOW
David Peltier, uncovers low dollar stocks with extraordinary upside potential that are flying under Wall Street's radar.
Product Features:
- Model portfolio
- Stocks trading below $10
- Intraday trade alerts
- Weekly roundups
Dividend Stock AdvisorTry it NOW
Jim Cramer's protege, David Peltier, identifies the best of breed dividend stocks that will pay a reliable AND significant income stream.
Product Features:
- Diversified model portfolio of dividend stocks
- Alerts when market news affect the portfolio
- Bi-weekly updates with exact steps to take - BUY, HOLD, SELL
Real Money ProTry it NOW
All of Real Money, plus 15 more of Wall Street's sharpest minds delivering actionable trading ideas, a comprehensive look at the market, and fundamental and technical analysis.
Product Features:
- Real Money + Doug Kass Plus 15 more Wall Street Pros
- Intraday commentary & news
- Ultra-actionable trading ideas
Options ProfitsTry it NOW
Our options trading pros provide daily market commentary and over 100 monthly option trading ideas and strategies to help you become a well-seasoned trader.
Product Features:
- 100+ monthly options trading ideas
- Actionable options commentary & news
- Real-time trading community
- Options TV


text:
Mumm Ra
its not showing up. well it did for a minute then its back to not being there. i tried changing it and saving it a couple times but it stills shows up blank inside the forum but when i preview it in my user CP it's there.
whats the big idea?
whats the big idea?


text:
Added as favourite
It must have been good? Tell us why for your chance to win an iPad Air each month
To Add to your favourites you first need to:
Unless you login items are only saved temporarily.
Reach a greater audience and beat your competition!
Don't miss out, contact us today about our Upgraded Premium Services
YKM is the largest department store in Turkey. YKM has earned its respect as a quality conscious store while enhancing its product diversity in line with its customer expectations. YKM stocks over 150,000 different products from exclusive brands, ranging from shoes and clothing to toys and home accessories, catering to all ages and sizes.
YKM celebrated its 58th Anniversary in 2008 and has proudly achieved its aim to make shopping a pleasurable experience thanks to its pioneering philosophy. YKM continues to strive for the improvement of its department store concept.
Some examples of YKM's pioneering philosophy are:
• Becoming the first franchising network
• Installing shopping with "0" percent APR
• Having the first store card
• Allowing the first credit shopping in the food sector.
• Use of SAP: The first in Turkey and one of the first ten applications in the world
• Having the first credit card with chip
At YKM Izmir you can find everything that you can expect from a sizeable department store including quality, variety, world famous brands and friendly service.
Added as favourite
It must have been good? Tell us why for your chance to win an iPad Air each month
To Add as your favourite you first need to:
How to get there:
"Travel makes one modest, you see what a tiny place you occupy in the world" - Gustave Flaubert


text:
Previous Episode | Next Episode
Nothing To Moon About
Post your Comments or Review
This page has been viewed 14 times this month, and 516 times total.
Nothing To Moon AboutNothing To Moon About (1971) - The Harlem Globetrotters Cartoon Episode Guide
This page has been viewed 14 times this month, and 516 times total.
- The Harlem Globetrotters Cartoon Episode GuideEpisode GuideTelevisionSeriesCartoon
- Traditional Animation
- Hanna-Barbera Studios
- Cartoon Characters: Fred "Curly" Neal, Hubert "Geese" Ausbie, George "Meadowlark" Lemon, Bobby Joe Mason, Pablo Robertson, J.C. "Gip" Gipson, Granny.
- Voice Actors: Scatman Crothers.
- Directed By William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Charles Nichols.
- Produced By William Hanna, Joseph Barbera, Alex Lovy.
- Animated By Volus Jones, Rudy Cataldi, Don Patterson, John Walker, Ken Southworth, Carlo Vinci, Bob Goe, Dave Tendlar, Jack Parr, Charles Nichols.
- Written By Mike Maltese, Dalton Sandifer, Joe Ruby, Ken Spears.
- Music: Ted Nichols, Don Kirshner, Jeff Barry.
- Editor: Larry Cowan.
- First Aired on September 18, 1971.
- Originally Aired on CBS-TV (USA).
- Running Time: 30 minutes.
- Season: 2
- Color
Cartoon Summary:
A bunch of hillbillies try to play the Globetrotters in a zero-gravity environment in order to find a treasure planted by their uncle.
Cartoon Production Information:
The Harlem Globetrotters travel the world playing basketball with their funny antics and wild way of game play. In the 1970s, the Harlem Globetrotters defined professional basketball for much of... (more)
Additional Cartoon Pictures:
The Harlem Globetrotters Television Series Title Card
Cartoon Video:
Sorry, we do not have a video of Nothing To Moon About. If you have one, or know of one on Youtube, Vimeo or any other site, Let Us Know
Submit Additional Information:
Do you have anything to add to this page? Have we made any mistakes... or do you ahve any additional information about Nothing To Moon About? If so, we would love to hear from you. Please send us a quick note with your additions or corrections to this page, and we will make the corrections as soon as possible!
Report Errors / Submit Additional Information
Report Errors / Submit Additional Information
Cartoon Comments:
Do you love Nothing To Moon About, or do you think it is the worst cartoon ever? Let us know what you think! Surely you have an opinion... so share what you think. Take a minute and post your own comments about this cartoon here.
Yes! We have a mobile site. Click here for the Mobile Version of Nothing To Moon About


text:
Caldera OpenLinux eDesktop 2.4
You won't find a simpler or easier-to-use full-featured Linux distribution anywhere, though you may find another Linux distribution that is better suited for some uses. Caldera has done a lot to make Linux easy for new users to adopt by making eDesktop the easiest and least risky, commercial Linux distribution for people who want to learn about Linux.
Born at the beginning of the Microcomputer age, Jon Valesh (firstname.lastname@example.com) has pushed and been pushed by computers his entire life. Having run the gamut from game programmer to ISP system/network administrator, he now occupies himself by providing technical assistance to ISPs and small businesses whenever his day job doesn't get in the way.
- « first
- ‹ previous
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
As Linux continues to play an ever increasing role in corporate data centers and institutions, ensuring the integrity and protection of these systems must be a priority. With 60% of the world's websites and an increasing share of organization's mission-critical workloads running on Linux, failing to stop malware and other advanced threats on Linux can increasingly impact an organization's reputation and bottom line.
Sponsored by Bit9
Most companies incorporate backup procedures for critical data, which can be restored quickly if a loss occurs. However, fewer companies are prepared for catastrophic system failures, in which they lose all data, the entire operating system, applications, settings, patches and more, reducing their system(s) to "bare metal." After all, before data can be restored to a system, there must be a system to restore it to.
In this one hour webinar, learn how to enhance your existing backup strategies for better disaster recovery preparedness using Storix System Backup Administrator (SBAdmin), a highly flexible bare-metal recovery solution for UNIX and Linux systems.
Sponsored by Storix
Trending Topics
|Android Candy: Google Keep
|Dec 19, 2014
|Handling the workloads of the Future
|Dec 18, 2014
|Dec 16, 2014
|diff -u: What's New in Kernel Development
|Dec 12, 2014
|Non-Linux FOSS: Don't Type All Those Words!
|Dec 10, 2014
|Computing without a Computer
|Dec 08, 2014
- Android Candy: Google Keep
- Raspi-Sump
- Readers' Choice Awards 2014
- Handling the workloads of the Future
- How Can We Get Business to Care about Freedom, Openness and Interoperability?
- diff -u: What's New in Kernel Development
- Days Between Dates?
- Synchronize Your Life with ownCloud
- December 2014 Issue of Linux Journal: Readers' Choice
- Computing without a Computer
Editorial Advisory Panel
Thank you to our 2014 Editorial Advisors!
- Jeff Parent
- Brad Baillio
- Nick Baronian
- Steve Case
- Chadalavada Kalyana
- Caleb Cullen
- Keir Davis
- Michael Eager
- Nick Faltys
- Dennis Frey
- Philip Jacob
- Jay Kruizenga
- Steve Marquez
- Dave McAllister
- Craig Oda
- Mike Roberts
- Chris Stark
- Patrick Swartz
- David Lynch
- Alicia Gibb
- Thomas Quinlan
- Carson McDonald
- Kristen Shoemaker
- Charnell Luchich
- James Walker
- Victor Gregorio
- Hari Boukis
- Brian Conner
- David Lane


text:
Upcoming Event: Taste of Habitat – CHANGE OF VENUE
Our next event will be benefiting Habitat for Humanity Young Professionals Network. We hope you can come out and support this worthy cause on Saturday, February 2nd, 2013. THE VENUE FOR THIS EVENT HAS CHANGED! Go to the "Events" tab for more information.
What Is MBVWS?
The Miami Beach Veiled Wine Society was created in 2008. Allen and Esi, two successful residents of Miami Beach, came together and combined their love of wine and giving back to the community and began the MBVWS.
After attending a few of the first events, David also joined the team. Each of them are now responsible for different aspects of the MBVWS with the collective goal of raising funds and awareness for local charities in a fun, different way.


text:
Sladjana stood in the darkness and looked out over the low stone wall and beyond the hillside that drops to rusty railroad tracks and the slow sweep of the Sava River. She pointed to the black skyscraper, there, across the river, near the Hyatt, which is next to the Intercontinental Hotel, in the part of town that is, in a way, full of comfort. There was not a single light on in the skyscraper. Sladjana told me to look at the top floors, which were even blacker than the rest. That, she said, was where the bombs fell.
And then Sladjana, a tall twenty-nine-year-old with an easy laugh, a woman who minds her own business and spends her days programming in Microsoft's C++ computer language, began to talk about the sounds of war.
"You should have heard them, three-ton, five-ton bombs," she said. "So loud!"
Sladjana told me how she and her friends—and hundreds she did not know—had gathered here, on the cracked pavement in the tired park on the promontory at the north end of the city. They had danced in the dark, defiantly, as the moving stars high, high up in the sky dropped the bombs that rocked that skyscraper, set it on fire, and turned out the lights.
Then Sladjana cupped her arms and hunched her shoulders, an imitation of herself cowering from a blast in the daylight of a Sunday morning. Most of the bombs, that springtime before last, fell during the night. But a few times, four or five, she said, they landed on Sunday morning. And that was when Sladjana, alone in the kitchen, shuddered over her coffee.
Sladjana is a friend of a friend whom I met for the first time on a clear, crisp evening five days after the revolution. After a tense entry at the airport—"you are going back to Vienna," the border guard threatened at first—I had my visa and was in the capital of the country that kicked out the man who led his people through a dark decade. I met Sladjana in a busy square near the towering statue of Knez Mihajlo on horseback, which is set upon a block covered in Cyrillic graffiti, including a black bumper sticker with that famous phrase even I understood: "He's finished!" The first thing Sladjana had said after shaking my hand was, "Come on, I'll show you where we watched the bombs fall." She did that, and then we turned, at half past ten, and headed through the park toward the city center.
We walked along a wide pedestrian street, also named for Knez Mihajlo, the prince who helped drive out the Turks centuries ago. Sladjana and I passed a Benetton store, Levi's, and Gianni Versace. I stopped at a red wooden kiosk and flipped through pirated CDs: Tom Jones, Jennifer Lopez, and a local horn band from the south. A man sold brown paper bags full of popcorn—fifteen cents for a small, thirty for a large—from a plastic booth built in the shape of a cartoon rabbit. I stopped for a moment next to a fountain and turned in a circle. Three young men gently slapped each other on the back in greeting. Two women passed, arm-in-arm, strolling.
Sladjana and I moved on and she told me that her parents had always made sure that she lived comfortably. She was able to study and enjoy time with her friends. She never had to travel to the wars and fire a rifle, or kill, or step over the dead. But she did have to listen to the leader's message: this country must fight; this country does not need anybody. For her, that message was the hardest part.
"We knew we didn't have to live alone. So why?" Sladjana said.
A few minutes later, while crossing a small square near the Parliament building where the leader lost his people, Sladjana stopped.
"This is where I was standing," she said. "I was crying from the tear gas."
She described the crush of the shoulder-to-shoulder crowd that drew tighter as the hours moved from one to two to three on that rainy afternoon less than a week before. She pointed to the far side of the wide boulevard in front of the Parliament. The men from the countryside came from that direction, she said.
We crossed the boulevard and a swath of dead grass. There was no one here in the shadows beneath the Parliament. I stepped over broken glass and looked through iron bars into the burned rooms. We climbed the steps, and read again that graffiti: GOTOV JE! This was where the crowd charged in, finding the doctored ballots, tossing portraits from the windows. Three dogs wandered up the steps, then down. We walked around the corner of the building and across the same lawn where the police had turned, heads ducked, eyes wide, shoulders lowered in a run of flight, not pursuit.
We headed down a side street. Leafy branches hung low. Small cars sat along the right curb. It could have been, in this light, Paris. We passed four policemen, dressed in blue jackets and blue pants, out walking the beat. The police had stopped a driver. They were asking questions.
Sladjana told me that during the winter months four years before she had stood alongside thousands of others in the big square, not far from Knez Mihajlo and his horse, thinking, "I am in a free country." Then the police, that time dressed in helmets and flack jackets and carrying sticks, charged across the square. She told me how she braced, bent, as the police rushed past.
- 1
- 2
- 3
- > >
- Single Page


text:
Announcement Announcement Module
No announcement yet.
OYWA youth state predictions? Page Title Module
Move Remove Collapse
Latest Topics Latest Topics Module
feel for the kids, they put in a lot of time the last 2 years building the program back up, lots of summers and sweat, they were on the verge of a 15 win season this year only to have it come crumbling...Today, 10:59 AM
Anyone else have picks for tonight?Today, 10:58 AM
M Gilead M Harding R Valley J Alder Bark - you have mail.Today, 10:57 AM
Tag Cloud Tag Cloud Module
Conversation Detail Module
new posts
OYWA youth state predictions?Anyone brave enough to take a stab at who the prejected state champs and runner ups will be at each weight class?Tags: None
- Unlike 0
I'll start with what little I have to go on and the weights I am familiar with. 60 will be Jacob Decauter, 64 Zach Wiseman followed by Scotty Richter or Joey Hirsch and Nick Sabin. 67,Hands down Jordan Decauter followed by Deitrich Boysel. 70 Brendan Reeves if in fact this is the weight he will go. Ronnie Pietro and Hunter Ryan will definately be in the mix as will Matt Fields. 73 Micheal North Not sure who else is there yet. 76Alec Bailey followed by Tyson Seneverong. 79 David Cumberledge. 82 Jack Gorman with Jacob Lagoa some where in the top four. 120 Gage Willis. 150 With out a doubt Domenic Depeitro from Brecksville. Help me out where I may be wrong and with the other weight classes i am un formiliar with.
- Like 0
oywa predictions
- Like 0
Can ne1 from ohio wrestle n oywa? Were n columbus so are we allowed in
- Like 0
Originally posted by MrMichiganMan View PostCan ne1 from ohio wrestle n oywa? Were n columbus so are we allowed in
- Like 0
Here are a few names to add to the list:
52 lbs Mason Brugh, 56 lbs Jaden Morr, 73 lbs Micheal North, 82 lbs Brady Chrisman, 90lbs Gavin Stika, 95 lbs Emil Soehnlen, Riley Smucker, 100 lbs Joey Baughman, 105 lbs Victor Marcelli, 150 Clay McComas (split with Dipeitro this weekend), Hvy Crawford HamrickLast edited by wads1107; 12-05-2011, 01:22 PM.
- Like 0
Is Chrisman from Medina going 82 or 86? Cordello is tough at 82, so is Coleman from Kratos. Breeding from BTW is really slick and he will be at 76 or 79, Skaggs is good at 86 from Akron Gladiators. Lunkwitz will be 82 or 86 and is tough. Stitka from Wadsworth at 90 will be hard to beat. Lots of good kids.
- Like 0
These are a few kids at the Dover division that could make some noise at state 64 Dalton Burcher (claymont) 79 Lj Lowery (new phila) 79 Zach Deibel (Indian Valley) 86 Briar Cadle (claymont) 110 Hunter Hershberger (claymont) there's a tough lil 52 or 56 from Phila don't know the lil guys name.. Don't know of anyone else after 110lb
- Like 0
Saw Coleman wrestle at the Clash of the Titans . He looked very tough. Kid has an awesome cradle. Have to give him the edge over Cardello, who may drop to 79 and have to face Cumberledge in the Austintown district. I watched Cumberledge's wild style pinn Cardello at districts and state last year.Also, had the chance to see Cumberledge pinn his way thru the Clash of the Titans ,when this kids on he is very entertaining. Will have his hands full with Breeding. However, dont count him out until the last second ticks off the clock, the kid can scramble. Depeitro is still my pic at 150 ALL though Mc Comas is a stud! Depietro is a bull and a hard worker and it will give him the edge in the end. Dont forget about David Coy from Lake Catholic who is capable of catching Depietro or Mc Comas off Guard. 86 my prediction is Jante Lockett from Shaker Hts. Has beaten Coleman 9 to 1 and Cumberledge 4 to 1 this year.Both wrestlers were giving up weight. However this kid is a beast and will be tough to beat.Last edited by lakecityfan; 12-06-2011, 12:03 PM.
- Like 0
Very early for this. But any kids making it to the states meet is good wrestler. 6th grade and under is hard on the younger kids.......!!!!!!
- Like 0
Originally posted by herrenj View PostYes and no. You can live anywhere in Ohio but you have to join a OYWA team. All teams are in the NE. I think like 150 or something. OYWA has been around longer than OAC or OURWAY and its pretty tough. 6th grade and under, no other age restrictions.
- Like 0
These guys should all do well.
Victor Marcelli
David Crawford
Joey Baughman
Riley Smucker
- Like 0
what weight is Victor Marcelli going?
- Like 0


text:
South Texas Whitetail Deer Hunting on high fence and low fence ranches. We offer package deer hunts on low fence ranches and South Texas deer hunts on high fenced ranches. Guided whitetail deer hunts are the most popular hunts we offer.
This season we are offering low and high fence whitetail deer hunts on several ranches in the George West, Three Rivers, and Tilden area. All of our ranches are managed and we feed 365 days a year. We corn our ranch roads daily to keep our wildlife patterned. We have ranches that are set up for bow hunting and can only be bow hunted. Rifle hunting is not allowed on these ranches. Our Rifle hunting ranches are open to bow hunters. We have comfortable 2-3 man box/tower blinds with 1 or 2 feeding stations at each blind. We strive to provide a high quality, yet affordable whitetail deer hunt. By only taking MATURE deer we have built up our ranches into PRIME HUNTING RANCHES. Our focus on these SOUTH TEXAS TROPHY HUNTS is to provide our customers with the opportunity to harvest MATURE BUCKS.
-This hunt will be done on our rifle hunting ranches. These ranches are open to bow hunters as well. The hunt is 3 days and 2 nights. This is a semi-guided hunt. Transportation on the ranch will be provided for you while you are hunting. We will corn the ranch roads and take you to and from the blind.
-1 Mature Buck (Ranch Rules Apply)
-Unlimited Hogs
-1 Turkey
-1 Bobcat
-Unlimited Predators
-1 Javelina
-Lodging (4 Days/3 Nights)
-$2,200 Per Person - **(If There Is No Kill You Will Be Refunded $1,000.)**
Guided High Fence/ Low Fence Combination
Guided high fence trophy deer hunts are all inclusive, 1x1 guided. Meals and lodging, game skinning/quartering is included. We have a low fence/high fence combination hunt available for the 2014-2015 season. Availability is very limited. The hunt will be split up on different ranches. One being high fenced and the other will be on a low fence ranch. The hunt is fully guided. We have a 100% shot opportunity on high fence hunts and a very high success rate on our low fence hunts.
* 1 Management Buck (Guides Choice) - High Fence
* 1 Trophy Buck (Guides Choice) - Low Fence
* Unlimited Hogs
* 2 Javelina
* 1 Turkey
* Lodging/ Meals- (4 Days/ 3 Nights)
-$3,500 Per Person - All Inclusive Package
High Fence Whitetail Deer Hunting
All- inclusive high fence whitetail deer hunts available on managed trophy hunting ranches. We offer high fence whitetail deer hunting on several ranches in Live Oak and Atascosa county. These hunts are all-inclusive, meaning everything you need will be provided for you.
We offer management and trophy whitetail hunts on our high fence ranches. Please call for availability and pricing.
Copyright | South Texas Hunting Outfitters


text:
- Running
- Cycling
- Triathlon
- Fitness
- Race Results
- More
About This Activity
Run sponsored by Phi Mu at Samford University invites you to come run for Children Miracle Network hospitals. 100% of race entry fees will go to Children's of Alabama.Register online at: phimu5k.eventbrite.com
There will be door prizes from local sponsors.
Map & Direction
Saturday, November 10, 2012 @ 8:00 AM (CST)
Homewood Park Birmingham, AL 35209Get Directions


text:
What does WSF mean in File Extensions?
This page is about the meanings of the acronym/abbreviation/shorthand WSF in the Computing field in general and in the File Extensions terminology in particular.
Windows Script File
Find a translation for WSF in other languages:
Select another language:
Discuss this WSF abbreviation with the community:
Use the citation below to add this abbreviation to your bibliography:
"WSF." Abbreviations.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2014. Web. 27 Dec. 2014. <http://www.abbreviations.com/term/257030>.
WSF also stands for:
- World Spirit Federation
- Washington Scholarship Fund
- Washington State Ferries
- Web Services Framework
- Well Spouse Foundation
... and 12 more »
Nearby & related abbreviations:
Alternative search:
- Search Windows Script File on Amazon.com
- Search Windows Script File on Google


text: With 2012 NFL free agency set to begin in just over two days' time, one of the biggest outstanding issues for the Buffalo Bills is offering restricted free agent tenders to key interior offensive linemen Kraig Urbik and Chad Rinehart. The reason they haven't done so already: the NFL has not yet set a salary cap. With the cap number coming in a bit lower than many expected, it is a virtual certainty at this point that both Urbik and Rinehart will get tendered, meaning that if they agree to a contract with another team as a free agent, the Bills will have the option of matching or (in all likelihood) receiving draft pick compensation for the lost player(s). Once the Bills do this, their biggest remaining outstanding issues on the unrestricted front will be left tackle Demetrius Bell and safety/linebacker Bryan Scott. Source: SBNation.com


text:
121 Stonewood Street, Downey, CA 90241
Great atmosphere and service. Knowledgeable about gluten free. Good variety on the GF menu. Had the cheese pizza with grilled chicken...very very very delicious!!! They have a dessert they are famous for and have.a GF version...also very very delicious. They do have a GF beer but I didn't have it. 2 GF ciders, didn't have either of those.