text:
Ross store in Stuart wins award for hiring disabled workers
STUART — Ross Dress for Less in Stuart has received the 2012 Medium Employer of the Year award from The Able Trust, also known as the Florida Governor's Alliance for the Employment of Citizens with Disabilities.
The store was nominated for the honor by Sharon Cullen, an employment consultant for Gulfstream Goodwill Industries, which she said has placed six or seven people — all but one of them hearing-impaired — in the store in the past five years.
"Jill has been wonderful," Cullen said, singing the praises of Ross store manager Jill Wahler. "We work with many companies throughout the Treasure Coast, but we have a very good relationship with Ross.
"Jill has always been very willing and open to hiring. She has a relationship with us where she believes we are going to give her qualified candidates."
Goodwill's mission is to help people enter the workforce, whether they are disabled in some way, returning from prison or homeless.
The organization offers job placement and job training. Its clients get help with job skills, resume development and interviewing techniques through a series of "success classes," which also include schooling in such things as dealing with workplace stress.
Wahler said each of the Goodwill clients she has hired went through a normal hiring process and the results have been good.
Cullen said a job coach stays with each client for the first couple of days on the job. "We work with that individual until the management is happy and that person can independently do the job.
"We actually monitor them on the job site for three months, but that doesn't mean we're there constantly."
At Ross, they go the extra mile, Cullen said, even having someone take notes during department meetings to make sure information is conveyed.
Everyone in the store has a good attitude about working with people with disabilities, Cullen said, crediting that to the store's management.
Cullen said she was delighted to learn Ross would receive an Able Trust award.
"I was really, really happy. I know that they are deserving of it," she said. "I couldn't wait to run over and tell (Jill) because I hadn't told her she was nominated.
"She was thrilled."
Subscribe to TCPalm.com and our Treasure Coast Newspapers
Need Help? Call us at 1-877-710-6180.
Monday-Friday: 6am-3pm / Saturday: 6:30am-10:30am / Sunday: 7am-11am


text:
With the release of the Unlocked IPhone 4 a few days ago, many developers and phone manufacturers have now started paying attention and worrying that their sales would drop. However, one manufacturer that does not worry about the iPhone 4 is that of Sprint as according to the Chief Financial Officer of the Company, while the iPhone might have certain features that stand out against other manufacturers, HTC's EVO 4G, carried by Sprint, can hold its own and prevent current users from flocking to the iPhone. There might be some truth in this considering EVO is the first 4G mobile launched in the country.
Says Robert Brust, Sprint's CFO, "We know that with the launch of the iPhone from Apple there is an air of worry with many manufacturers, but Sprint is not one of them as our EVO 4G is the first such phone in the nation. We also expect our end of year results to be much better than last year."
"Every year when there is a new introduction in the market from Apple, most U.S carriers wonder 'what if'- What if our customers leave us and decide to go in for the iPhone. As people's contracts tend to expire, one expects that they will change over to AT&T's iPhone," says Brust. Last year it was stated that the Sprint Palm Pre would be able to overcome the effect of the iPhone which was not the case. However, according to Brust, the Pre was a phone for those that did not want the iPhone, whereas the HTC Unlocked ( EVO 4G ) is a good option instead of the iPhone.
This might be true as the EVO 4G is simply stunning as apart from the battery life, the display, responsiveness and speed of the device were lauded. It seems that Sprint is not the only one excited about the EVO 4G as sales of the phone have increased within the last week.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Horton Creek Trail #285
Trailhead: Upper Tonto Creek Campground
Length: 7 miles roundtrip
Difficulty: Moderate
Managing Agency: Tonto National Forest
Journal: "Horton Hikes Uphill" and "Horton Springs Traffic Jam"
Directions to Trailhead:
From Payson drive East on SR 260 for 16 miles. Just past Kohl's Ranch, turn left onto the road to the Tonto Creek Fish Hatchery. 1 mile up this road park in the trailhead parking on the west side. The trail begins across the road in the campground.
Trail Description:
From the trailhead parking area, cross the road and walk up the road to the Campground. At the top of the hill, you will find the signed start of the Horton Creek Trail.
The trail drops quickly down to Horton Creek. Cross the creek and follow the very wide path along the West side of the creek. At 1/4 mile you will come to a fence and a turnstile.
At .75 miles the trail forks. The left fork is the official trail. It climbs up a rocky path and then through a gate. The trail stays away from the creek, but the scenery is still nice. The right fork takes you along the creek and several small campsites there. Both arms of the fork rejoin about 1.0 mile from the trailhead.
The trail follows along the creek for the next two miles. Although rocky in some parts, the going is easy and the grade gentle. For the last half mile, the trail climbs steeply away from the creek. This part of the trail is very rocky. The trail ends at the Highline Trail #31. To reach the Spring, walk east on the Highline trail about 300 feet. The spring runs year around.
You can return the way you came or make a loop by continuing a ways on the Highline trail and taking the Derrick Trail #33 back to the trailhead.
|Return to Arizona Hiking Trails.
This site maintained by John and Heather Verley, © 2001-2010.


text:
Capital Markets
Company Overview of Akoya Capital, LLC
BOARD MEMBERS AFFILIATED WITH Carr T. Preston J.D.*
Managing Director
*Data is at least as current as the most recent Definitive Proxy.
MOST CONNECTED PEOPLE TO Carr T. Preston J.D.
|Kneeland Conner Youngblood
|268 Relationships
|Frederick O. Terrell
|186 Relationships
|Willie E. Woods
|65 Relationships
|Darryl E. Wash
|48 Relationships
|Gillian Nott
|42 Relationships
Sponsored Financial Commentaries
Sponsored Links
Report Data Issue
To contact Akoya Capital, LLC, please visit . Company data is provided by Capital IQ. Please use this form to report any data issues.
Please enter your information in the following field(s):
Your requested update has been submitted
Our data partners will research the update request and update the information on this page if necessary. Research and follow-up could take several weeks. If you have questions, you can contact them at email@example.com.


text:
Barner, Boyett selected in the sixth round of the NFL draft
Kenjon Barner and John Boyett became the fourth and fifth Oregon players selected in this year's NFL draft when each was taken in the sixth round this afternoon.
Barner was selected by the Carolina Panthers with pick No. 182 overall, and joins former Duck running back Jonathan Stewart in Carolina. Stewart attended Oregon's spring game Saturday along with several other recent UO stars such as Dennis Dixon, LaMichael James, Jairus Byrd, Ed Dickson, Jeremiah Johnson and Walter Thurmond.
Boyett went to the Indianapolis Colts with pick No. 192 overall.
Barner and Boyett were picked after Dion Jordan and Kyle Long went in Thursday's first round, and Kiko Alonso was taken in the second round Friday. Long also attended Saturday's spring game.
The five UO players selected is one short of the school record set three times, most recently in 2009.


text:
We provide CSS/HTML development services for our clients to ensure the highest level of design fidelity and ensure the user experience is delivered to customers as intended.
In the past we observed a number of projects being let down by less than perfect frontend implementation, so we decided to start doing it ourselves.
Our developers work very closely with our tech-savvy designers to ensure that the the frontend of the website or app is as beautiful as the designs created during the Art direction process.
Clients such as Charles Tyrwhitt (whose site won a National eCommerce Award for 'Relaunch of the year' following our work for them) have found that being able to hand over this technically demanding part of the process to us has enabled them to focus on their key area of expertise.
Our clients get hand-coded, valid, accessible, semantic HTML, hack-free, clearly ordered and documented CSS, and robust, customisable Javascript.
CMS technical specs are identified early on in the process and all development work carried out accordingly.
Implementation support is provided on an ongoing basis to ensure the 'plugging in' phase goes as smoothly as possible.
Smashing UX Design is a wonderful new book by cxpartners' Jesmond Allen and James Chudley, available now.
We have put together a collection of essential Keynote, Omnigraffle and PowerPoint stencils in our Resources section for the UX professionals and enthusiasts out there


text:
Rumors of the R5.7 NeoAir XTherm have been swirling for a while, and it looks like they're finally coming out next week. It's supposed to be 15oz for a regular size. Of course at that weight there's questions of durability (supposedly the XLite has had issues). Anyways, many folks, myself included, were interested in buying from REI so that you could use coupons and have the discount. I just spoke with REI and stores should start seeing them in the next week or so, but you can order by phone right now and it'll ship on Monday. The item number is 829850 - if you search it out on REI.com you'll see the image and title but no other deets. The size regular will be $189.95.Has anyone had more experience with the XLite yet? I think these pads are the same outer material.
Well, I just called REI to order one. They said that they were not able to back order it yet, so I would have to wait until it appears online (which should be any day according to the fellow I spoke with).
Edited by dkramalc on 03/27/2012 17:36:13 MDT.
Bummer! Sorry man, online customer service said it could be done. Dangit
Well, it's not as though I need it yet - it's good news that it should be available before the 20% coupon runs out.
So why are folks choosing the XTherm over the Exped Downmat UL? Just curious.
Looks like the Downmat UL will weigh 5oz. (33%!) more. I really like my UL Synmat (which weighs less than what the Downmat UL will weigh), so I think I'll wait until reviews come out for the X-Therm before making any change.
Edited by Tomlike on 03/27/2012 18:37:43 MDT.
I wonder how much of that 5oz difference between the XTherm and the Downmat UL is because of the shape. The long tubes and rectangular shape of the DM UL seem worth that weight.Aside: how come these pads are so EXPENSIVE now? I understand the technical advances, but the prices are really creeping up.
To answer Doug, my reasons are for the weight, the 60"option, and according to manufacturer, ability to inflate by blowing it up (no pump).
If you can wait,next 20% REI coupon is May, it was said in another thread. http://www.backpackinglight.com/cgi-bin/backpackinglight/forums/thread_display.html?forum_thread_id=60581&startat=80"There will be another coupon in May if you miss this one."In my opinion, if you can wait, you should, its a relatively new product. I am interested in one for next winter and can wait 6 months. I got a Neoair Small earlier this year for use in the warmer months in a sale, cheaper as the Xlite came out.I also am interested in getting from REI as its an easier swap if it fails. Pity only 20% discount, by time adding salestax in CA its only 10% discount which usually can be beaten online, but a flimsy thin like an Xtherm is one item I prefer REI's return policy.
"To answer Doug, my reasons are for the weight, the 60"option, and according to manufacturer, ability to inflate by blowing it up (no pump)."What using lungs? That will increase moisture inside and lower its insulation, and eventually increase mold and so deteriorate the item. If its like the All Seasons I bought the supplied stuffsac is a kind of pump and is preferred to lungs."Aside: how come these pads are so EXPENSIVE now? I understand the technical advances, but the prices are really creeping up."I agree, but you can see why, its all the new products at a fast pace, we're all paying that in the individual units. You then observe reviews showing a fair % of warranty replacements. Plus the market if its willing to pay will help keep the prices high. Remember all the raves about the Neoair and yet its cheaper in sales now but the interest in the Xlite, the All Seasons is sturdier than the Xtherm and no taper which makes it a better cold-mat if you bag foot slips off the mat, but the higher R value of Xtherm is getting all the interest. If you want it lower cost, wait....I bought my All Seasons in USA and used it for a trip and then sold it in UK for what I paid for it, UK pays more for most things.
Edited by nigelhealy on 03/28/2012 00:45:19 MDT.
>>"What using lungs? That will increase moisture inside and lower its insulation, and eventually increase mold and so deteriorate the item. If its like the All Seasons I bought the supplied stuffsac is a kind of pump and is preferred to lungs."This is what I used to think as well, however, the Cascade Designs FAQ refutes this, especially for NeoAirs.
The FAQ touches on 2 of the 3 points I made. They don't touch on the fact the more humid the air inside, the more the air conducts. Air is part of the insulation.The Xlite translucence allowed me to see it, it condenses and was a small puddle. Worthwhile before deflating to get the valve at the lowest point and deflate away from the shelter so that puddle runs out.If anyone is itching to spent their 20% discount at REI now, before the Xtherm, and if anyone has not owned one of these thicker air mattresses (Neoair onwards, after the Prolite range) then its worth ensuring you own a sit-mat. You might own a sitmat anyway, but if not, the issue is when laid down the ideal amount of firmness is far from fully inflated as its too hard, but if you sit up then your bum hits cold hard ground. This more of an issue than with the Prolites. So for breakfast type sitting in your shelter, I place a sitmat where I sit under/over the Neoair. The evening before I'll fully inflate the mat, sit on it, and then lay down and let a little air out at a time til required softness, by which time the air inside the mat has already equalized with the ground so I didn't find the need to top-up air in the night. Lightest is a CCF folding mat, warmer but heavier example sit mat is the Thermarest Liteseat, not cheap, $30+tax-20%.All my shelters the last few years have been so narrow I can't easily inflate my mat once inside the shelter.
Edited by nigelhealy on 03/28/2012 11:07:10 MDT.
I was told by a phone rep at REI that the next coupon will be May 18, just in case the XTherm doesn't make it by this one.
Anybody spot the X-Therm at an REI store yet?
Not spotted at a store and not delivered yet, but REI did take my order for one yesterday
Did they give you a delivery date and did the 20% off apply?
"Did they give you a delivery date and did the 20% off apply?"They gave me an approx delivery estimate of one week following the expected arrival to the warehouse on April 23rd. This is just an estimate, as the arrival to their warehouse might change.Yes the 20% did apply, bringing the price of the regular to something like $151. My dividend of something like $19 was then deducted from that. Shipping was free, but I had to pay sales tax. Below is a copy of my online chat conversation which may help answer some people's questions. Towards the end of this chat, Brenda and I spoke over the phone where I placed my order and she verbally communicated an order number and then followed up with the order number in the online chat for my reference. I deleted my phone # and order # for privacy purposes.You have been connected to Brenda M. Brenda M: Hi Nate! Please wait a moment while I check on your question. Brenda M: Do you have the item number? Nate: no, i don't Brenda M: I'm checking for you. Just one moment. Nate: thanks Brenda M: Which length do you want? Nate: the regular Brenda M: The Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Xtherm Sleeping Pad has an estimated arrival date to our warehouse of April 23, 2012. Please keep in mind that this is an estimated time frame and is subject to change. Once the item is received and processed, then orders will be filled. If you've place the item on backorder, you can expect to receive the order approximately one week later. If you've included an e-mail address in your order, when the item is shipped, we will send a message to the e-mail address listed in the order. Brenda M: The item number is 8298500002. Nate: Thanks Brenda. Can I place it on backorder and use my membership discount and dividend towards the price? Brenda M: Yes, as long as you place the order before April 15, 2012, you can use the coupon. You can always use your dividend as well. Brenda M: The coupon discounts the item, the dividend pays for the order. Nate: Is there a way to place that order with your or online, or will I have to call. I put the item number in online but can't select to purchase Brenda M: Let me check that. Just a moment. Brenda M: You're not going to be able to place the order online until later this month. It may be after the coupon has expired. I can't take your order over live chat unless your dividend will cover the entire order. Live chat is not a secure method of giving credit card information. If you'd like me to call you, I'd be happy to do that and take your order for you. Otherwise, you'll need to call us at your convenience to place the order. Brenda M: We can be reached at 1-800-426-4840 from 4 AM to 11 PM Pacific Time, seven days a week. We are closed tomorrow, Easter Sunday. Brenda M: Would you like me to call you? Nate: sure you can call me at [DELETED]Brenda M: I'm calling you now. Brenda M: Thank you for using REI Live Help! If you would like a transcript of this Live Help session for later reference, click on the print button to the right of this window. Brenda M: Your new order number is [DELETED].
Can't use your REI coupon, but there are 2 at Tahoe Mountain Sports: http://www.tahoemountainsports.com/product/thermarest-neoair-xtherm-regular/thermarest
To follow up on my earlier post, I got a tracking number for the XTherm I ordered from REI. Shipped yesterday from WA, so I'll probably have it by Monday.
I thought the review here http://www.outdoorgearlab.com/Sleeping-Pad-Reviews was informative and convincing. I sleep VERY cold and the XTherm seems like the way to go. I will get mine at Bean's since they are nearby and there is no issue with returns at any time.
You must login to post.
MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED TO POST: You must be a Forum, Annual or Lifetime Member to post messages in the backpackinglight.com forums.


text: An American flag mounted on the bow of a tour boat whips in the wind... News PhotoArts Culture and Entertainment,California,Cityscape,Flag,Golden Gate Bridge,Harbour,Horizontal,Human Interest,International Landmark,Lifestyles,Motion,Nautical Vessel,North America,Northern California,Outdoors,Sausalito,Scenics,Security,Sport,Tourism,Tourist,Transportation,Travel,USA,Water,Whip,WindPhotographer George RoseCollection: Getty Images News 2011 George RoseSAUSALITO, CA - JUNE 11: An American flag mounted on the bow of a tour boat whips in the wind as it moves under the Golden Gate Bridge on June 11, 2011 in Sausalito, California. The San Francisco Bay is home to thousands of sailing enthusiasts and will be the site of the 2013 America's Cup. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)


text:
- Home
- News
- Sports
- Opinion
- Obituaries
- Features
- Special Sections
- Classifieds
- Public Notices
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Dear Editor,Thank you for printing "my" letter to the editor on The Golden Compass in tonight's paper, Dec. 20. While I totally agree with it, I did not write it.It was emailed to me, and I only forwarded it to you after one of your staff members had written a glowing article praising the movie.It was written by Archbishop Chaput, and I thought his byline was included in what I sent you, but I checked my original email to you, and it was not.So it was my mistake. But please print a correction to the effect that Archbishop Chaput wrote it, not I.Thank you.Pam PrichardLos Alamos
If you currently subscribe or have subscribed in the past to the Los Alamos Monitor, then simply find your account number on your mailing label and enter it below.
Click the question mark below to see where your account ID appears on your mailing label.
If you are new to the award winning Los Alamos Monitor and wish to get a subscription or simply gain access to our online content then please enter your ZIP code below and continue to setup your account.
|ZIP Code:


text:
Marc by Marc Jacobs
Mini Drawstring Bag
Product Actions
Crafted of Cement supple grained leather, Marc by Marc Jacobs' mini drawstring bag is designed with brasstone grommets and a drawstring closure at top line.Style # 502668901
- Modernized Marc by Marc Jacobs logo plaque at front
- Lined with logo jacquard fabric
- Adjustable thin shoulder strap
- 6.0" height x 6.0" width x 3.5" depth (approximately)
- 24" maximum strap drop, approximately)
- Imported
Need Help? Have Questions? Contact Us.
Please call 1.888.222.7639 to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
We're here to help you:
Monday - Friday, 9 AM - 9 PM (ET)
Saturday - Sunday, 11:30 AM - 8 PM (ET)
If you prefer email, we can be reached anytime at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Complimentary Shipping & Returns on all U.S. Orders. See Details.


text:
PubLove @ The Green Man, PaddingtonLondon, England
I stayed in the 6 bedroom female dorm which was so cramped that we did not have space to open our luggage. We also had problems bringing our luggages up and down the many stairs. The combination lock in the door was also a hassle as the toilets, sinks and bathrooms were outside the room. However, the dorms gave us an excellent chance to get to know new people :)
- Novice Nomad
- Malaysia
- Female, 18-24
- (2 reviews)
Brookes TerraceKuching, Malaysia
Brooke's Terrace is affordable, comfortable and clean. The staff are also extremely helpful and friendly. Kudos to everyone at Brooke's Terrace for making the trip a memorable one :) Will definitely be returning soon.
- Novice Nomad
- Malaysia
- (2 reviews)


text:
Boston, MA (Sports Network) - Johnny Boychuk, Brad Marchand and Milan Lucic scored in succession to break open a tie game and stake the Boston Bruins to a commanding lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series with the New York Rangers following Sunday's 5-2 Game 2 victory at TD Garden.
Boston took a 1-0 series lead with a hard-earned 3-2 overtime triumph on Thursday, but left little doubt about the outcome of this one after reeling off three unanswered goals to support a stout effort between the pipes from Tuukka Rask.
Marchand added an assist in the triumph, with Torey Krug delivering a goal and an assist for Boston and Patrice Bergeron and David Krejci each contributing a pair of helpers.
Rask turned aside 35 shots to outshine counterpart Henrik Lundqvist, with the reigning Vezina Trophy recipient stopping just 27-of-32 chances as the Rangers fell to 1-5 on the road in these playoffs.
New York, which also fell into an 0-2 hole before rallying to top Washington in seven games in the opening round, will attempt to bounce back when the series shifts to Madison Square Garden for Tuesday's Game 3.
The Rangers did get a goal from Rick Nash, the talented sniper's first of this year's postseason, with Ryan Callahan also lighting the lamp in the loss.


text:
Editors' Top Pick of 2015
Our editors are continuously looking for clinically proven ingredients, money back guarantees and affordable prices.
Apidexin has been our editors unanimous favorite for almost a decade. You can read more about Apidexin by going to the official site.
Arson Fat Burner
Can you get away with Arson?
Arson Fat Burner, from Muscle Asylum Project, is a pill designed for (or at least marketed heavily to) the bodybuilding community. It is a self-proclaimed "legally insane fat incinerating serum". For most of us non-body builders, this may sound pretty intense or maybe just ridiculous. However, bodybuilders are probably used to this level of silly marketing hype. It is apparently for men as the bottle indicates "For best results, combine ArsonTM with a hardcore bodybuilding diet and train like a man possessed in the gym." Interesting, but the real issue is whether the stuff really can "torch" fat for the average joe…
Arson Fat Burner Formula
The formula here is understandably hyped up but the main downer is that the company doesn't include specific concentrations, but rather two proprietary blends:
Internal Combustion – 995 mg
- Green tea extract
- Caffeine – 300 mg caffeine
- Cissus quadrangularis extract
- Theobromine
VasoBurn – 189 mg
- L-leucine
- Xanthinol nicotinate
- Gamma-butyrobetaine
- Yohimbine
- hydrochloride Gamma-butyrobetaine alpha-ketoglutarate
- Gamma-butyrobetaine eicosanoate
- Uridine-5-monophosphoric acid disodium
- Epsilon-polylysine
The first formula clearly gets its main kick from the 300 mg of caffeine and even more green tea. Including also theobromine, this is definitely high on stimulants and in the second blend you find xanthinol, a vasodilator. For this reason the company might call this "hard core" and the stimulants will definitely boost your metabolism to help you burn more calories, but you'll have to be working out like crazy to really make this product seem any different for you in its overall impact.
Arson Fat Burner Health Risks
This product is very high in caffeine content and you should generally steer clear if you are at all sensitive to stimulants. There don't seem to be any other serious risks.
Arson Fat Burner Value
This product is originally priced at $60 though you can find it for as cheap as $35. Clearly if it varies this much in price, it can be priced at pretty much whatever the company wants you to pay, which to me is just another testament to the fact that this is an extremely basic product hyped up by marketing. I don't recommend it any more than caffeine pills.


text:
Remarks on a least squares mixed finite element for plane elasticity
In: Proceedings in Applied Mathematics and Mechanics, Jg. 6 (2006) ; 1, Special Issue: GAMM Annual Meeting 2006 – Berlin, S. 265-266
Zeitschriftenaufsatz / Fach: Bauwissenschaften
The objective of this work is to discuss a least squares finite element method within plane elasticity problems. The L2-norm minimization of the residuals of the given first order system of differential equations leads to a functional, which is a two field formulation in the displacements and the stresses. The governing equations for the considered least squares mixed finite element are derived.


text:
Who We Are:
PeacePlayers – Cyprus (PPI-CY) is a locally led, independently registered charity in Cyprus that uses the game of basketball to allow 10-to-16 year old Greek-Cypriot and Turkish-Cypriot boys and girls to play together, learn together and build positive relationships that overcome generations of mistrust and formidable physical barriers to interaction.
PeacePlayers is currently the only year-round bi-communal youth sports organization on the island. By facilitating regular and structured interaction, it helps reverse prejudices built steadily over years in segregated communities and fosters the long-term trust necessary for true friendships.
What We Do:
PPI-CY aims to break down social and cultural stereotypes and develop young leaders while offering them professional quality basketball trainings. PPI-CY's innovative sport and peace building curriculum, delivered by local coaches, integrates effective conflict transformation techniques into weekly basketball practices, providing children with both the tools to address conflicts in their lives and an outlet for their practical application.
PPI-CY currently operates the following activities year-round:
Twinned Basketball ClubsPeacePlayers children from across Cyprus join forces and play together on integrated teams under the guidance of trained coaches.
Like Skills EducationLife skills lessons are integrated into all PPI-CY activities. With PPI-CY's unique peacebuilding curriculum at their core, life skills sessions address topics including human rights, multiculturalism, gender equality and conflict resolution.
Leadership Development ProgramPPI-CY trains 15-18 year old youth to serve as leaders in their communities, and in some cases, also as basketball coaches. Trainings are also offered to coaches to continue progressing as basketball instructors, while also teaching the necessary skills to model PPI-CY's values in their own lives and serve as mentors for the children.
Basketball TournamentsPPI-CY organizes large tournaments twice a year that provide children with the opportunity to interact with teams from across the island in a diverse, constructive and enjoyable setting.
Summer CampsAt the end of each program year, PPI-CY organizes a summer camp where 64 Cypriot youth from across the island, spend 6 days together. The youth participate in both intensive basketball trainings as well as personal development sessions using both formal and non-formal educational methods emphasizing cooperation, trust, team work and respect. The camps also host guest coaches from the NBA and WNBA.
Over the last year, PPI-CY has:
- Engaged over 350 Turkish-Cypriot and Greek-Cypriot youth through its teams, twinning programs, basketball tournaments, leadership development retreats and summer camps.
- Organised 42 bi-communal events that occurred on both sides of the Buffer Zone and in Ledra Palace
- Held a week-long overnight basketball summer camps that brought together 64 Cypriot youth and 14 coaches.
- Held two 3-day leadership development retreats that took place in Agros and Kantara.
- Sent a boys' bi-communal basketball team to the Hansa Cup in Norway, where they won the silver medal.


text:
Peter Wayne Perreault
Position: G-T
Height: 6-3 Weight: 248 lbs.
Born: March 1, 1939 in Shrewsbury, MA
Died: December 8, 2001
High School: Shrewsbury
College: Boston Univ.
Draft: Undrafted
Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 19 (4923rd overall since 1950)
Sponsor this page for $5 and help Pro-Football-Reference.com provide this service. Your message will replace this ad.


text:
Basic Crepes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unbleached all purpose flour
- 1 1/4 cups (or more) milk (do not use low-fat or nonfat)
- Melted butter
Whisk eggs and salt in large bowl. Gradually whisk in flour, then 1 1/4 cups milk. Strain into medium bowl. Let stand 1 hour.
If necessary, add more milk by tablespoonfuls to batter to thin to consistency of heavy whipping cream. Heat 8-inch-diameter nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Brush with melted butter. Pour 3 tablespoons batter into skillet and swirl to coat bottom evenly. Cook until top appears dry, loosening sides of crepe with spatula, about 45 seconds. Turn and cook until brown spots appear on second side, about 30 seconds. Turn crepe out onto plate. Repeat with remaining batter, brushing skillet with butter and stacking crepes on plate.
Epicurious.com © Condé Nast Digital, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
and Publications
and Events
Conferences & Events
Annual Conference
EDUCAUSE Connect Events
EDUCAUSE Institute Programs
ELI Annual Meeting
ECAR Annual Meeting
NERCOMP Annual Conference
Security Professionals Conference
Administrative IT Summit
Online Events
Webinars/Online Events Calendar
Event Resources
Fellowship/Scholarship Program
Presenter Concierge
EDUCAUSE On Campus
Other Higher Ed Event Calendar
Events for all Levels and Interests
Whether you're looking for a conference to attend face-to-face to connect with peers, or for an online event for team professional development, see what's upcoming.Stay
Career Center
EDUCAUSE Institute
Leadership and Management Programs
Project Management
Fellowships and Awards
Getting Involved
Jump Start Your Career Growth
Explore EDUCAUSE professional development opportunities that match your career aspirations and desired level of time investment through our interactive online guide.Stay
Focus Areas
and Initiatives
Latest Topics
EDUCAUSE organizes its efforts around three IT Focus Areas
Join These Programs If Your Focus IsStay
and Contribute
Find Others
Get on the Higher Ed IT Map
Employees of EDUCAUSE member institutions and organizations are invited to create individual profiles.
Uncommon Thinking for the Common Good™
EDUCAUSE is the foremost community of higher education IT leaders and professionals.
Research Publications
ECAR conducts and distributes high quality research and analyses designed to foster dialogue and enhance decision-making among its college and university subscribers.
Search results
- Empowering Technology Research Support: University of Washington
February 1, 2013
The University of Washington Information Technology (UW-IT) department and UW's eScience Institute have been charged with supporting the research community's vast and sophisticated technolo…
- Developing a Campus Mobile Strategy: Guidelines, Tools, and Best Practices
January 24, 2013
This guide from the ACTI Mobile Web Frameworks Working Group helps walk you through the steps of: Making the Case for Mobility, Thinking Through a Mobility Strategy, Developing Institutional …
- Mobile Framework Evaluation Spreadsheet
January 14, 2013
This Excel document was created by the ACTI Mobile Web Frameworks Working Group to accompany their January 2013 white paper, Developing a Campus Mobile Strategy: Guidelines, Tools, and Be…
- Developing an Institutional Research Data Management Plan Service
January 8, 2013
Institutions and researchers have worked together for years on streamlining and improving campus processes to sustain institutional research at all levels. The challenges have been and are many. …
- Classroom and Instructional Technology
December 18, 2012
This CDS Spotlight focuses on survey results related to classroom technology . Creating effective learning environments in higher education classrooms with technology poses an ongoing challe…
- ACTI Update: Meeting Report
November 28, 2012
Members and others interested in advanced core technologies joined the November 6 ACTI Update meeting at the 2012 EDUCAUSE Annual Conference in Denver, Colorado. This report includes highlights f…
- BYOD and Consumerization of IT in Higher Education Research, 2013
March 25, 2013
Key Findings "For BYOE, the most important aspects of IT infrastructure are middle components…the commodities that bridge users, their devices, and their consumer-level applications to …
- Five Guidelines for Instituting IT Value Measurement
November 13, 2012
Factors including budget cutbacks, rigorous regulatory requirements, rising demands for IT services, and IT's contribution to transformative change fuel the need for IT leaders to communicate I…
- Research Computing: The Enabling Role of Information Technology
November 2, 2012
Key Findings Information technology's primary research computing role is as an enabler of research. Provision of specialized staff—particularly programmers, analysts, and data-inten…
- 2012 ECAR Study of Analytics in Higher Education Infographic
June 22, 2012
The objectives of this research were to assess the current state of analytics in higher education, outline the challenges and barriers to using analytics, and develop a maturity index to provide …
= Subscription Required
Your Selections Under:
- EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research (ECAR) [x]
Filter by type
Filter by Publications
- EDUCAUSE Center for Analysis and Research (ECAR) [x]
- Research Bulletins (285)
- Research Report (98)
- Presentations (86)
- ECAR Case Studies (84)
- Survey Instruments (57)
- Key Findings (35)
- ECAR Working Group (33)
- Roadmaps (31)
- Advanced Core Technologies Initiative (ACTI) (23)
- Research Hub (22)
- ECAR Interactive Graphics and Infographics (17)
- Just In Time Research (2)
- EDUCAUSE Publications (24)
- EDUCAUSE Policy Office (2)
- EDUCAUSE Review (1)
- Higher Education Information Security Council (HEISC) (1)
Filter by Presentations
Filter by Library Taxonomy
Which ECAR files can I access?
ECAR offers two subscription levels. At subscribing institutions, all bona fide students, faculty, and staff automatically have access to ECAR research and analyses.


text:
PS Move Adjustable Mounting Clip [CTA]Item#: YYPT-CTAPSMCLIP | Model#: PSM-CLIP
Currently Out Of Stock!
You May Consider This Alternative
PS Move Adjustable Mounting Clip [CTA] Product Details
Manufactured by: CTA Digital
Warranty provided by: CTA Digital
Mfg Part No: PSM-CLIP
UPC No: 656777011659
Box Size: ( Length:0, Width:0, Depth:0)
Shipping Weight: 0.3000 pound(s)
Click here for full warranty and support information
- Limited Warranty: A full text version of the limited warranty
may be obtained by mailing a self addressed, stamped envelope to the
address below and requesting the warranty for item number: YYPT-CTAPSMCLIP
Warranty Information
7795 W. Flagler St. Suite 35
Miami, FL. 33144
- CTA Digital logos are registered trademarks of CTA Digital. All others trademarks and copyrights mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners.


text:
My friend Kris King, publisher of ejazztravel, calls me a ŌĆ£jazz headŌĆØ now that I follow jazz beats around the world. Last November, I cruised from Lauderdale to the Caribbean with Dav Koz & friends; then followed smooth and cool sounds to New OrleansŌĆÖs Jazz Fest; attended Jazz at Lincoln CenterŌĆÖs Gala Tribute to Frank Sinatra with Michael Finestein and Diahann Carroll, and now IŌĆÖve become a regular at DizzyŌĆÖs Club Coca-Cola . . . one of the greatest jazz clubs in the world . . . with breathtaking views of Central Park (the most famous park in the world), and conveniently located around the corner from where I live.
Last week I interviewed Todd Barkan, DizzyŌĆÖs Programming Director and a legend in his own right, who shared his challenges in keeping the architecture of audience demographics and artistic elements flowing and in balance; then stayed to hear Bucky Pizzarelli, who Todd introduced as ŌĆ£ one of the last great rhythm guitarists in the world ŌĆ£.
Todd not only takes personal pride in booking every artist who performs at the club, but he also loves introducing each musician with great honor, respect and love . . . and with deep appreciation for the moment, thanks both the audience and performers for sharing this warm and very creative music.
Tonight, I am sitting in on a set with piano maestro/composer Randy WestonŌĆÖs African Rhythms Sextet. Joining him: Benny Powell on trombone, Lewis Nash (special guest) on drums, T.K. Blue on saxophone and flute, Neil Clarke on African percussion drums, and Alex Blake on bass.
The careers of the men who are playing with Randy span many decades; they have faced personal and professional highs and lows as black musicians; they have mellowed with a dignity that is humbling; they share a commitment to the audience, but there is also a strong bond between each other and their instruments.
As Randy puts it ŌĆ£music is a spiritual language; when we play we exchange the language of love; there is a timing between who takes the high notes and who plays the low notes; it is a collaboration; sometimes we donŌĆÖt know where the music is going to go. Life is what you make it, and so is musicŌĆØ.
There is no sign or sound of competition, just a bunch of jazz legends doing what they love to do, and what they do best; their timing is impeccable as they jump in and out of harmony, adding their passion and love for their instrument to the mix. They are having fun, and so am I . . . along with everyone else in the club.
They bounce into a melancholy piece that sounds like a herd of elephants swinging their trunks through the African bush, camels crossing a dusty dry desert or slaves in chains coming in from a hard day in the fields. The wail of the horn and the trombone cry out for compassion; the saxophone is smooth and yet provoking; it prods me to reach deeper into my soul. I watch RandyŌĆÖs fingers as they fly across the keys; sometimes they linger as he caresses a note; he speaks to the audience with poetic thoughts that question ŌĆ£what music was like in ancient timesŌĆØ. They close with Cole PorterŌĆÖs ŌĆ£Dream DancingŌĆØ. Lewis Nash on the percussion drums is inspiring; it is a melodious magical performance that transports me to a higher level of appreciation for music in all forms.
At the end of the set, Lewis Nash, no doubt one of the busiest drummers on the planet, tells me: ŌĆ£when IŌĆÖm here, itŌĆÖs easy for me to be in the momentŌĆØ. To quote Randy and the rest of the guys ŌĆ£Its one of the nicest places to play; we love being hereŌĆØ.
When greats get together, you are guaranteed a great night. Come join me one evening to celebrate the music, the view and Great PerformancesŌĆÖ comfort food. Executive chef Sherwin Holloway meets the challenge of putting the pictures he has in his head into the plate. ŌĆ£I put love in my cooking which is a missing ingredient for many chefs; IŌĆÖm an artist and my plates are my palates. For me, cooking is like music, either you can play the note or notŌĆØ. An evening at DizzyŌĆÖs Club Coca-Cola will never let you downŌĆØ.
Jazz at Lincoln Center and DizzyŌĆÖs Coca-Cola, Broadway & 60th Street, New York City
For a schedule of performances and reservations: www.jalc.org
You can view the Babbie De Derian Blog at www.travelbeyondexpectations.com


text:
Got a minute?
Got a minute?
North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. North Highland is a global consulting firm with a proven... - Indeed
Managing teams of North Highland consultants and client staff at client site. North Highland is a global consulting firm with a proven record of enabling great... - Indeed
Thanks! We'll send you a welcome newsletter as soon as we can.
In the meantime, check out our research center.
Looks like your email already exists in our database.
Please log in here.
You are already logged in.


text:
10 U.S. Code § 12774 - Retired lists
prev | next
(a) Under regulations prescribed by the Secretary concerned, there shall be maintained retired lists containing the names of the Reserves of the armed forces under the Secretary's jurisdiction who are in the Retired Reserve.
Source(Added Pub. L. 103–337, div. A, title XVI, § 1662(k)(1),Oct. 5, 1994, 108 Stat. 3006; amended Pub. L. 109–163, div. A, title V, § 515(b)(1)(NN),Jan. 6, 2006, 119 Stat. 3234.)
Prior Provisions
Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in sections 1376 (a) and 6017 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 103–337, § 1662(k)(2), (3)(A)(i).
2006—Subsec. (b). Pub. L. 109–163substituted "the Navy Reserve" for "the Naval Reserve".
LII has no control over and does not endorse any external Internet site that contains links to or references LII.


text:
Rate Dr. Raffi Dishakjian
Dr. Raffi Dishakjian's Ratings
Went to see Dr."D" to have some spider vein treatments. His sclero teechnique was quite different from what I had experienced in the past. Minimal discomfort, very fast healing and amazing results. Two treatment sessions and 8 weeks later my legs look at least 90% better. How do I know? We actually looked at the "before" pictures that he had taken. Everything he promised me happened and then some. NO pigmentation or staining (like the ones I had in the past). Jessice at the reception desk was very seet and welcoming. I wish I had known of Dr. "D" years ago. In his work he is very patient,very particular and is so detail oriented, and at the same time has great bedside manners. He is probably not the cheapest provider, but you get what you pay for. Trust me, it is worth every penny once you see the results for yourself. I recommend hom highly
Was this rating useful? 0 [[ userState['ratings'][391954].votes_count ]]
A friend of mine had recommended Dr Dishakjian. I had a prior bad experience with sclerotherapy for some blue and spider veins(major pigmentation, poor results). Fist of all I found his office environment very pleasant. The receptionist made me feel at ease. Dr. 'D' as he is known in the office was informative, empathetic to my prior experience and took his time to show me a lot of his before/after patient pictures. I guess having sensed my skepticism, he even offered to do a free test area on my upper thigh. I figured that was reassuring. He also took detailed pictures of the area before the treatment, so that we could compare it later. So I was sold. The pain of injection was really minimal during the treatment. Six weeks and two sessions later I could say my legs look at least 90% better than before, and there was NO pigmentation. The results were well worth it. I would definitely recommend him. Great results at very reasonable prices!
Was this rating useful? 0 [[ userState['ratings'][391953].votes_count ]]
Horrible bedside manners. Tried to reach him for 2 weeks regarding the horrible results from under eye laser treatment. Never called back.
Was this rating useful? 0 [[ userState['ratings'][391955].votes_count ]]
Dr. Dishakjian treated my spider veins. My spider veins disappeared after one sclerotherapy session.
Was this rating useful? 0 [[ userState['ratings'][391952].votes_count ]]
Overall, the Center is the best Cosmetic and Vein treatment Center I have ever seen.
Was this rating useful? 0 [[ userState['ratings'][391951].votes_count ]]
Find a Doctor by Specialty
Featured Articles
Top Vascular Surgeons / Phlebologists
#1 of 1


text:
Originally posted by JipStix
I just have 1 question though. If there are billions upon billions of stars in the Universe (that we know about), isn't it possible that it could just be the chance lining up of stars in this pattern?
Or could the pattern be found somewhere else?
Originally posted by nablator
first Betty Hill's map does not match closely the star map drawn by Marjorie Fish. The geometry is quite different and many dots do not match any star, including the one in the middle, and many stars were dropped from the search including G, K, F stars. That's cherry picking evidence.
Originally posted by Jay-in-AR
I'll be back to read up on it later and offer any insight if I can. (doubtful, too well presented. Doesn't appear that there is much to add)
Awesome work!
S&F for sure!


text:
Join us for story time -- perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult -- on Monday or Tuesday morning at 10:00 or Monday evening at 6:30.
This is a free eight-week story time series perfect for children from birth through age six and their caring adult. Stories, songs, learning, and fun are all part of this half-hour weekly event. All story hours include elements of kindergarten readiness, such as numbers, colors, shapes, alphabet, concepts, Mother Goose rhymes, classic stories, and songs. No registration is required. For more information, stop in or call the Children's Department at (920)967-3670 or visit the library's webpage at www.menashalibrary.org.
Read the Library Newsletter


text:
Graduate Affairs Workshop
"Applying for Grants & Fellowships, Big & Small"
Location: Stanhope Hall 101
Date/Time: 02/27/13 at 12:00 pm - 02/27/13 at 1:20 pm
CAAS Professors Angel Harris (Sociology), Tera Hunter (History) and Carolyn Rouse (Anthropology) lead a lunchtime workshop discussion on how to apply for research funding—from internal travel grants to external dissertation fellowships. Come and explore tips on preparing proposals, strategizing research budgets and developing research timelines.
This workshop is closed to the public. Only Princeton University graduate students and faculty may attend. Lunch will be served. Reservations are required, please contact Jennifer Loessy at email@example.com to reserve your seat at this workshop.
Category: Event
Department: Center for African American Studies


text:
Item Specifics
Keyboard flips out for use, then flips back in when finished
Works with any app such as e-mail, web browsing, notes, calendar etc
Increased typing accuracy and speed
Precise hard click keys... not mushy rubber keys
Ergonomic keyboard layout
No complicated connection steps
Keyboard powered by built in rechargeable battery, recharged via included USB cable
With LED indicators showing working status
Compact thin, lightweight, easy and comfortable to use and carry
Compatible with: iPhone 4 & 4S
Bluetooth version: Bluetooth 2.0
Range of frequency: 2.4GHz Spectrum
Keys: 52 keys
Powered by: Built-in rechargeable battery
Charged by: USB port (via USB Cable)
Opertation voltage: 3.7V DC
Operation current:
Standby current: 1.2mA
Sleep current:
Charging time: 3-4 hours
Material: ABS (both the case and the keyboard)
Color: Black
Product dimensions: 118 x 62 x 18mm (folded)
Keyboard size: 105 x 24mm
Package dimensions: 151 x 140 x 30mm
Product weight: 81g
Package weight: 231g
Item Includes:
1 x Bluetooth Keyboard Case
1 x USB Cable
1 x User Manual
i luv iCasestore
iCasestore is 100% owned and operated by an Australian company Bethdale P/L (ABN 13086774352), providing internet services since 1998.
Our service
We find and sell the latest iPad cases, iPad covers, iPad accessories, iPhone cases and more, for the cheapest prices.
We do this by dealing direct with the manufacturers cutting out Regional, State and Country distributors (the old retail shop purchasing system that costs everybody more). And because we dont pay expensive rent like retail shops (eg $60,000 per annum for a shopping centre "stall"), we don't put the prices up and lower the quality to cover costs.
Our motto
Sell the latest iPad cases, covers and accessories for the cheapest prices.
Australia Post delivery
We use Australia Post registered post to Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast, Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, Canberra, Hobart, Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Hamilton and all states and territories across Australia and New Zealand. But dont worry if you're location isn't listed, as long as your address is in Australia or New Zealand.
Plus all of our iPad cases, iPad covers, iPad accessories, iPhone cases, screen protector and stylus pen accessories are stocked, shipped and posted from Australia which means you get your order fast and for less.
BULK discounts, iPad for business, iPads in education, Government and more
If you're buying 6 or more items, talk to us about package deals and discounts on already heavily discounted items. Call sales on 0409 566 548 or email email@example.com.
We stack em high and sell em low.
And last but not least, our Quality Test
It's highly technical, but if we dont think something is good enough to sell or give as a present to one of our family and friends, we wont try to sell it to our loyal customers.
Facebook and Twitter
If you're on facebook or Twitter please Like us below, or Follow us on Twitter for iPad and iPhone news and exclusive discounts.
*Thanks for visiting iCasestore
Copyright iCasestore.com.au All prices AUD. All rights reserved.


text:
Pahari: Kangri language - Audio Bible stories and lessons
|Language name:
|Pahari: Kangri
|GRN Language Number:
|ISO Language Name:
|Kangri [xnr]
Sample of Pahari: Kangri
Audio recordings available in Pahari: Kangri
These recordings are designed for evangelism and basic Bible teaching to bring the gospel message to people who are not literate or are from oral cultures, particularly unreached people groups.
|Words of Life (C03121) - Short audio Bible stories, evangelistic messages and may include songs and music. They explain salvation and give basic Christian teaching..
Audio/Video from other sources
Bible Stories in Kangri - (OneStory Partnership)
Jesus - Feature Film in Pahari: Kangri - (Jesus Film Media)
Other names for Pahari: Kangri
Kangra Valley
Pahari Kangri
पहाड़ी: कांगड़ी
Where Pahari: Kangri is spoken
Dialects related to Pahari: Kangri
There are 0 similar spoken languages or dialects which share the same ISO language code as Pahari: Kangri.
Information about Pahari: Kangri
|Other information:
|Understand Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu.
Work with GRN on this language
Are you passionate about Jesus and communicating the Christian gospel to those who have never heard the Bible message in their heart language? Are you a mother tongue speaker of this language or do you know someone who is? Would you like to help us by researching or providing information about this language, or help us find someone who can help us translate or record it? Would you like to sponsor recordings in this or any other language? If so, please Contact the GRN Language Hotline.
Note that GRN is a non profit organization, and does not pay for translators or language helpers. All assistance is given voluntarily.
GRN also has opportunities for Christians to contribute meaningfully to evangelizing unreached people groups through audio Bible stories, Bible lessons, Bible study tools, evangelistic messages, songs and music. You can assist missions or churches involved in evangelism or church planting through sponsoring or distributing materials. We also have exciting opportunities to be involved in missions remotely from wherever you are in the world. If you regularly attend a Christian church, and believe the Bible, you can play a part in mission, and see unreached people groups hear the gospel of Jesus Christ. Contact your local GRN office.


text:
Sleek Makeup Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette Review & Swatches
Sleek Makeup Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette ($12.49) is a trio of shades for contouring and adding color to the face. Sleek, y u do this to me? I'm a fool when it comes to contouring and haven't a clue how to use this.
In all seriousness, how many people contour their face? It can't be many right? I already have a HUGE AM regime when it comes to makeup, adding contouring to the list sounds like a lot more work!
However, those who do contour you'll love this nifty little set.
Available in four shade selections from Fair to Dark this palette contains a contouring powder, highlighter, and blush. The Fair and Light shade selections contain Rose Gold Blush which is a lovely golden peach (a la NARS Orgasm) shade where as the Medium and Dark palettes contain a bronzer.
For under $15 dollars you won't find a nicer contouring set. The colors are all pigmented and with a little know how (know how I do not possess, I'm so unsure where to start with contouring) you can create a perfectly contoured, highlighted, and blushed face in minutes.
The contour powder is a smooth matte shade of dark tan (this doubles up as a bronzer), the highlighting is a sparkling (refined sparkle not chunky glitter) creamy beige (perfect for using as a highbrow highlighter as well), and the blush is a lovely sparkling golden peach. All the powders have a very smooth feel with excellent pigmentation and ease of blending. This Rose Gold Blush seemed to have a better texture than my full size as it blended considerably easier.
Overall, Sleek Makeup Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette is one to try if contouring is part of your daily regime. Just in case for those who just love the blush can easily purchase it as a full size from Sleek Makeup. The palette isn't a complete waste for those that don't contour as you can double the contouring powder up as a bronzer. It's easy enough to bronze, blush, and highlight face versus contouring so if bronzing is your deal this makes a perfect palette for that as well!
In my photo below I used a little of the highlighter on my cheek bones and the blush on the apples of my cheeks!
Available now at www.sleekmakeup.com
Do you contour?
Haven't a clue how?
Do share!
This review contains a sample
product sent for consideration by PR.
Read my full disclosure statement here.
10/31/12 13:13 JenJ:
Oooooh this look interesting! Similar to the Smashbox one. I need to go ahead and put together a Sleek order.
10/31/12 13:39 Melissa:
UK only, I presume?
10/31/12 14:19 BLee:
I love to contour. Ill do that before blush. Well most of the time I just highlight and contour than to put on blush. I like matte blushes and alway use them for the contour. Muse, to contour is to bring out the lovley-ness of your face. Like under the cheek bones and outer parts of the forehead and temples. Give it a try…you'll like it
10/31/12 15:11 Kiss & Make-up:
I don't contour much because I have my bone structure is pretty pronounced anyway. That said, I like how this palette looks!
10/31/12 16:38 Jane:
I've been eyeing this palette since it came out!!! Idea for traveling! Is this the fair or light version you have?
I love contouring!!!!! Its the best part of makeup!!! lol those shades are really pretty, but I think in all honesty they are abit too shimmery for a true contour!
I really love illamasqua blushes to contour! Muse its ok if you don't contour its really not necessary, and I think your face is cute enough and doesn't need it!!!
10/31/12 19:21 Jo:
I was actually looking at buying this, thinking it would be good for travel) and then realised that I have a Sleek contour set (contour and highlight) and a separate Sleek Rose Gold! I shouldn't be trusted near make up; the pretty just blinds me!
11/1/12 1:28 amy:
I prefer to highlight & contour, without adding color. My current shades are NARS Nico or Albatross & Zen, respectively. This set looks really nice, and at a great price. I hate online shopping, but I've been curious about Sleek for sometime, and I may just have to go for it and put an order together. The highlight shade looks really nice & natural in the photo.
11/1/12 1:51 Lollybug:
I contour every day! And that blush looks gorgeous…hmmmm… :3
11/1/12 2:06 Christina:
I love contouring! I know you said you can't get the hang of it, but its quite easy after you do it a few times! I take a matte bronzer with a dense, angled brush and do it under my , cheek bones, my "second chin" fluff (I don't have a 2nd chin, but yanno), and under my jaw line. Then I take a kabuki and BLEND BLEND BLEND til it looks au natural
11/1/12 11:11 Joanna:
Love the swatches on this palette. Amazing color pay off as well.
11/1/12 17:44 Tiffany Martin:
OOh I like this palette, looks really good!
11/2/12 2:19 Sandi:
I ordered this in fair yesterday! Can't wait to get it. Matte neutral contour powders are so hard to find. *squee*
11/2/12 18:19 Lilo:
Do you know of any other contouring sets that are more easily attainable in the US? I had a compact from MAC that was a limited edition and I'm practically done with it and have no idea what to get next. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
11/3/12 0:36 BooBooNinja:
This looks wonderful.
I'd be all over this if I didn't have an HG highlighter already.
11/3/12 12:46 Icequeen81:
sounds pretty good
I would like the contour set if it was cream instead of poweder. Does anyone know of a good contour kit that's cream like, not power?
11/27/12 9:28 stephanie:
Muse, I went over to the sleek website and couldn't figure out whether this palette that you reviewed is the fair or light one?


text:
Sarra Ziari
Major Gifts Officer
Phone: 916.739.7391
My Email
Summary Bio
Sarra is a 2006 graduate of the University of California, Davis School of Law, and was a member of the Law Review and Jessup International Moot Court team. Prior to coming to Pacific McGeorge, Sarra practiced as a corporate transactions attorney at Cooley LLP in Palo Alto and Weintraub Genshlea Chediak LC in Sacramento. She holds a dual degree in English and Spanish Literature from U.C. San Diego and studied abroad in Spain and Brazil. Sarra is an officer of the Sacramento County Bar Association Business Section, is active in the leadership of the UCSD Alumni Sacramento Regional Club, and coaches soccer for the East Sacramento Youth Soccer Association.


text:
Boulder, CO (PRWEB) February 11, 2013
CoachingWebsites, the leading website and online marketing company for coaches, announced today a new feature to their websites package to be launched in 2013. This new feature means CoachingWebsites will offer a great selection of websites that includes an eNewsletter feature available to all clients and followers.
CoachingWebsites specializes in creating websites that are engaging, professional, cost-effective, and extremely simple to maintain that help coaches successfully market and manage their practice online. CoachingWebsites' package (with no set-up fees or contracts) includes everything that's needed for a professional online presence, including Search Engine Optimization, integrated email, editing tools, credit card processing, online appointment notifications, and unlimited technical and customer support. In 2013, this package will also include an eNewletter feature.
Did you know there are 144 billion emails sent and received per day and 89 billion of those emails come from business accounts? Today, there are over 2.2 billion Internet users worldwide and there is an expected increase in 2013. With the rapid growth of Internet users, sending eNewsletters can be an effective way for coaches to announce upcoming specials, monthly or weekly updates, and an additional way to sell products and books to clients. Providing clients with regular content has been proven to retain and deepen client relationships, gain new ones and establish a valuable brand identity.
eNewsletter Feature Benefits:
-Increase email database
-Match newsletters to current website design
-Unlimited customer and technical support
-One-click editing tools
"This new feature provides cutting edge technology and helps coaches drive website traffic," says Sa
|Source: PRWeb
Copyright©2012 Vocus, Inc.
All rights reserved


text:
Waterproof multi-coloured pac a mac with a removable cap style hood, aertex inner lining, contrast zip fastening and two zip pockets.
Elasticated hem and cuffs with jersey knit trim and thumb holes.
Tucks away into a pouch featuring an eye print.
100% Polyester
Spot clean or hand wash only
The Stella McCartney fit can be quite small so we advise you to choose a size up if you want room to grow.


text:
- 800.878.7323
This item may be
Check for Availability
Zona: A Book about a Film about a Journey to a Roomby Geoff Dyer
Synopses & Reviews
Publisher Comments:
From a writer whose mastery encompasses fiction, criticism, and the fertile realm between the two, comes a new book that confirms his reputation for the unexpected.
In Zona, Geoff Dyer attempts to unlock the mysteries of a film that has haunted him ever since he first saw it thirty years ago: Andrei Tarkovsky's Stalker, widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time. ("Every single frame," declared Cate Blanchett, "is burned into my retina.") As Dyer guides us into the zone of Tarkovsky's imagination, we realize that the film is only the entry point for a radically original investigation of the enduring questions of life, faith, and how to live.
In a narrative that gives free rein to the brilliance of Dyer's distinctive voice — acute observation, melancholy, comedy, lyricism, and occasional ill-temper — Zona takes us on a wonderfully unpredictable journey in which we try to fathom, and realize, our deepest wishes.
Zona is one of the most unusual books ever written about film, and about how art — whether a film by a Russian director or a book by one of our most gifted contemporary writers — can shape the way we see the world and how we make our way through it.
"Few books about film feel like watching a film, but this one does. We sit with Dyer as he writes about Stalker; he captures its mystery and burnish, he pries it open and gets its glum majesty. As a result of this book, I know the film better, and care about Tarkovsky even more." Mark Cousins, author of The Story of Film
"There is no contemporary writer I admire more than Dyer, and in no book of his does he address his animating idea — The Only Way Not to Waste Time Is to Waste It — more overtly, urgently, empathetically and eloquently." David Shields, author of Reality Hunger
"Testifying to the greatness of an underappreciated work of art is the core purpose of criticism, and Dyer has delivered a loving example that's executed with as much care and craft as he finds in his subject…he finds elements along the way that will keep even non-cinéastes onboard. While he dedicates ample energy to how the movie's deliberate pacing runs contrary to modern cinema, its troubled production and the nuts and bolts of its deceptively simple parts, Dyer's rich, restless mind draws the reader in with specific, personal details." Los Angeles Times
"Dyer's evocation of Stalker is vivid; his reading is acute and sometimes brilliant....Dyer is giving a performance, and it's another Russian genius who presides over his book, namely Vladimir Nabokov....Zona is extremely clever." New York Times Book Review
"Walter Benjamin once said that every great work dissolves a genre or founds a new one. But is it only masterpieces that have a monopoly on novelty? What if a writer had written several works that rose to Benjamin's high definition, not all great, perhaps, but so different from one another, so peculiar to their author, and so inimitable that each founded its own, immediately self-dissolving genre? The English writer Geoff Dyer delights in producing books that are unique, like keys. There is nothing anywhere like Dyer's semi-fictional rhapsody about jazz, But Beautiful, or his book about the First World War, The Missing of the Somme, or his autobiographical essay about D. H. Lawrence, Out of Sheer Rage, or his essayistic travelogue, Yoga for People Who Can't Be Bothered to Do it. Dyer's work is so restlessly various that it moves somewhere else before it can gather a family. He combines fiction, autobiography, travel writing, cultural criticism, literary theory, and a kind of comic English whining. The result ought to be a mutant mulch but is almost always a louche and canny delight." James Wood, The New Yorker
"I'd never engaged quite so intensively with a book and a movie at the same time....Though it's only 228 pages long, Zona manages to feel sprawling. Dyer is an enormously seductive writer. He has a wide-ranging intellect, an effortless facility with language, and a keen sense of humor…irresistible." Slate
"A personal meditation on Andrei Tarkovsky's 1979 film Stalker — though, this being a Dyer book, it's about plenty more besides....A digressive but impassioned mash note to a film that defies easy summary." Kirkus
"The pleasures of reading Dyer are found in personal asides that connect his ostensible subject to a myriad of tangential subjects....Dyer's lightly carried erudition leads to an entertaining rumination on a cinematic masterpiece." Shelf Awareness
"Dyer's language is at its most efficient in this book, conversational and spare…Mr. Dyer is our Stalker. He guides us through the film, imbuing each shot with meaning or explaining why, in some instances, their nonmeaning is actually better than meaning....Cultural artifacts worthy of this degree of obsession are rare and it's a pleasure to read Mr. Dyer's wrestling with one." New York Observer
"Dyer is at his digressive best when stopping to consider something that captures his fancy....The comedy and stoner's straining for meaning is always present. And, when it is rewarded, as it so often is with rich associative memoir and creative criticism in Zona, we feel complicit, we celebrate the sensation at the end of all that straining, alongside with him....For a stalker, or an artist, it is essential to step out of the shadow of your mentor. As a writer, Dyer commits this artistic patricide regularly and more elegantly than most. He does it by writing all the way up to his heroes, documenting his approach to their material, wrestling with them, and leaving this totemic memento at their feet. The mentorship is concluded along with the book and he is free to go off in search of new Rooms, and new Stalkers to take him there." Daily Beast
"Dyer's Zona makes an impenetrable film accessible and relateable." New York Magazine
"It's fascinating to see [Dyer] take on this master of stillness, timelessness and heavy self-regard. Consciousnesses collide, overlap, meld — and if nothing else, the book is a mesmerizing mashup of sensibilities…Dyer remains a uniquely relevant voice. In his genre-jumping refusal to be pinned down, he's an exemplar of our era. And invariably, he leaves you both satiated and hungry to know where he's going next." NPR.org
"Geoff Dyer is at his discursive best in Zona." Stephen Heyman, New York Times Magazine
The spellbinding new book from the acclaimed author of Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi is a wide-ranging investigation into the masterpiece of cinema that has haunted him since he first saw it thirty years ago.
The putative subject of Zona is the film Stalker, by the great Russian director Andrei Tarkovsky. As Dyer immerses us more and more deeply in the movie, it becomes apparent that Stalker, for all its power to obsess him, is only the point of departure for a wonderfully digressive exploration of cinema in general and European cinema in particular; of how we try to understand what we cherish; and of how we try to fathom — and realize — our deepest wishes. Magnificently unpredictable, frequently hilarious (and, surely, one of the most unusual books ever written about cinema), Zona is thoroughly enthralling and thought-provoking from first to last — even if you have not seen the film.
About the Author
Geoff Dyer is the author of four novels (most recently Jeff in Venice, Death in Varanasi); a critical study of John Berger; a collection of essays, Otherwise Known as the Human Condition; and five highly original nonfiction books, including But Beautiful, which was awarded the Somerset Maugham Prize, and Out of Sheer Rage, a National Book Critics Circle Award finalist. He lives in London.
What Our Readers Are Saying
Add a comment for a chance to win!
Average customer rating based on 2 comments:
View all 2 comments
Product Details
Related Subjects
Arts and Entertainment » Film and Television » History and Criticism


text:
posters, vancouver posters, skyline posters, waterfront posters, panorama posters, modern posters, buildings posters, corporations posters, city posters, center posters, downtown posters
"Vancouver BC waterfront skyline panorama." poster by Gino Rigucci. Ships within 3 - 4 business days and arrives rolled in a tube. Multiple sizes available.
All prints ship in durable cardboard tubes.
Fine Art America is one of the largest, most-respected giclee printing companies in the world with over 40 years of experience producing museum-quality posters and prints. All of our posters are produced on state-of-the-art, professional-grade Epson printers.
We use acid-free paper with archival inks to guarantee that your posters last a lifetime without fading or loss of color. All posters include a 1" white border around the image to allow for future framing and matting, if desired.
Posters ship within 3 - 4 business days in durable cardboard tubes.
A skyline panorama view of Vancouver BC waterfront from Stanley park.
I have been taking photographs on and off for a while. I have been shooting for stock photography for about three years now. I enjoy shooting mostly architecture, panoramas and anything in-between. I live in the pacific northwest, nice area and a lot of rain. Photography gives me a good reason to travel when possible and being more focused to what I see around me, doing this I develop a good interaction with the surroundings I find myself in. I envision to bring an excitement to the buyers of my images to enjoy what I photograph with my cameras. I hope I can offer you the excitement. Hope you like what you see and thank you for your purchases. Sincerely, Gino Rigucci.
Our return policy is very simple:
If you're not happy with a purchase that you made on FineArtAmerica.com, for any reason, you can return it to us within 30 days of the order date. As soon as it arrives, we'll issue a full refund for the entire purchase price. Please note - Fine Art America does not reimburse the outgoing or return shipping charges unless the return is due to a defect in quality.
Fine Art America sells thousands of pieces of artwork each month - all with a 100% money-back guarantee.
If you've hesitated to purchase artwork online in the past, why not give us a try? You have nothing to lose!
We take great pride in the fact that 337,592 artists have chosen Fine Art America to fulfill their orders, and we look forward to helping you select your next piece!
Customer Service: 877-807-5901
(Call Any Time - 24 Hours Per Day)
All posters ship from our production facility within 24 hours of your order.


text:
Once in a while, my friends get together to play Texas Hold 'Em. It's not the typical poker situation that you might see in movies. There are no smoke-filled rooms, not a lot of alcohol, and the buy-in for tournament-style play is only $5. Due to some luck, because I certainly don't have the fine-honed skills, I walked away with $35.
I'll be using my winnings to pick up a Wii game for my girlfriend who is having a difficult time with her under-performing fourth-graders this year.
Updated September 30, 2007 and originally published September 9, 2007. If you enjoyed this article, subscribe to the RSS feed or receive daily emails. Follow @ConsumerismComm on Twitter and visit our Facebook page for more updates.


text:
Michelangelo, Design for Laurentian library door and Designs for the Laurentian library door from the vestibule (recetto) and an external window, pen and brown ink over stylus
Florence, Italy
About 1526
The Laurentian library was built in Florence to house the collection of books gathered by Cosimo de'Medici (1389-1464) and greatly enlarged by his grandson Lorenzo (1449-92). Giulio de'Medici commissioned Michelangelo as architect, and building work began after Giulio was elected as Pope Clement VII in 1523. Michelangelo came under intense pressure to work quickly; the correspondence between him and Clement is one of the most fascinating records of a creative dialogue between a sixteenth-century patron and an architect.
These studies, one on each side of a single sheet, are designs for the door between the vestibule, or ricetto, and the Laurentian library. The recto shows the side of the door visible from inside the library, while the other side is shown on the verso. The designs are different from each other because the door in the vestibule had to be fitted into a narrower bay, which explains the lack of columns at the side.
The door needed a blank panel above the opening for a dedicatory inscription on the vestibule side and this is shown in all the sketches. In the finished design more space had to be found as Clement wanted a Latin inscription of between 100 and 140 letters and went to considerable trouble in finding one he liked.
More information
H. Chapman, Michelangelo drawings: closer (London, British Museum Press, 2005)
Height: 28.400 cm
Width: 20.900 cm
Height: 28.400 cm
Museum number


text:
FORT MYERS, Fla. - Twins closer Joe Nathan wants to stay in Minnesota, and he wants to stay for a while.
"Right now, I think we're really looking to stay here at least through 2011," Nathan said, "We'll see where they're at. If that's in their interest, that would be great."
Nathan's agent, Dave Pepe, has traveled to Fort Myers twice this spring to talk with Twins general manager Terry Ryan about Nathan's desire to stay with the organization. Ryan has said it is team policy not to address contracts during the season, a policy Nathan agrees with. So with only five days left in spring training, the closer isn't optimistic about a deal getting done this year.
"I think we're both in agreement that we're interested in getting something done, but I think we feel like we're still a long ways away," Nathan said. "I don't know if anything is going to get done this year, because we've said we really don't want to get into the season and have to start worrying about contract talk. If something gets done, great. We really don't want to have to go back and forth, back and forth, back and forth."
Nathan said he and Pepe have not discussed salary with Ryan. Nathan is in the final year of a two-year, $10 million contract with a $5 million option for 2008. It's almost guaranteed the team will pick up Nathan's option, which has a $1 million buyout, and if the Twins want to keep the 32-year-old right-hander around on his timetable, that would mean signing him for at least three more seasons.
"My agent left a message today," Nathan said, "saying he was going to call Terry and just touch base again with him about earlier conversations this spring that were: 'How's his interest, how does he like it, is he looking to stay here?' We said of course we are (looking to stay). We love it here, love the guys, love the staff, love everything about it. The city's great, family loves it.
"Same with them, they said, 'There's nothing really that we could say we don't want him back here.' It's just about finding the years past '08 and then getting into the numbers."
Those numbers should add up to the biggest contract in Nathan's major league career, which has spanned parts of three seasons and all of four.
Nathan has been closing for the Twins since 2004 and is on his way to becoming the organization's most prolific closer of all time. Rick Aguilera holds the team record for saves with 254, and Nathan is a ways behind him at 123. It took Aguilera a full decade to amass his saves total, though, and Nathan is halfway there in three seasons.
In 2006, Nathan converted 36 of 38 save opportunities to tie for sixth in the American League. He has converted 124 of 138 save opportunities (90 percent) in his career.
"I think everyone would like (the contract talks) to go smoothly, but just being realistic, we know it's not going to," Nathan said. "We know this isn't going to happen overnight. It's a long road. The Twins have to do what they have to do, and we have to do what we have to do.
"I don't think either side really wants to (talk about it during the season). I think we're both in agreement that the interest in the season is winning games, coming to the park, pitching. If my agent and Terry want to talk on the side, I'll just kind of let them do their work, and if they get something done or get something close, sure, give me a call, let me know what's going on. For the most part, I think my agent and I agree that I don't need to be focused on that."
Kelsie Smith can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.


text:
Online Training Notice
- The fastest way to access the website is www.myscouting.org
- If you have created a MyScouting account and can not remember your username and/or password DO NOT CREATE ANOTHER ACCOUNT. Please call our National office at 972-580-2489. They will tell you what your username is and they will reset your password.
- You do not need a member ID number to take training.
Online Youth Protection Training
The state requires every registered adult leader in the Middle Tennessee Council to participate in Youth Protection Training. You must take this training before you can be registered as an adult leader. You will then need to renew the training every two years.
Complete the training online here and follow the directions on the screen. If you are running a firewall, you will be unable to get credit for the course or receive your certification card. Allow yourself at least 30 minutes to complete the training.
You do not need to be registered or have a member ID to take Youth Protection Training. To take Youth Protection Training follow these steps:
- Go to www.myscouting.org and create a profile.
- Once you have created your profile log back in to MyScouting.
- From the menu on the left, click E-Learning.
- From the General tab, scroll down to Youth Protection Training and click Take Course.
- When you complete the course, print a certificate of completion to submit with an adult volunteer application, or submit the certificate and application to the unit leader for processing at the local council.
When your application is approved, you will receive a BSA membership card, which includes your member ID number. You must enter this member ID into your MyScouting profile, so that your local council has a record of the training you have taken online. To do this, log into MyScouting, click My Profile, scroll down to the bottom of the page and select Middle Tennessee Council – 560 and then enter your member ID number.
At the end of the training be sure to print the page as instructed.


text:
Star Trek TNG Remastered?
View Single Post
November 17 2009, 01:35 PM
Location: New York City
Re: Star Trek TNG Remastered?
Klaitu wrote:
TNG's problem, as mentioned above, is that the effects were edited in on video tape.. but at one point these would have had to be composited on film, and maybe that film is still available.. who knows? Heck, if the TOS prints are still around, there's gotta be TNG prints somewhere.
There are TNG original camera negatives
as Okuda mentioned.
They were composited
on videotape
at 480i resolution, not film.
Malcolm Orr
they were able to find the exact scene they wanted from
Menage a Trois
for [re]scanning [the film to HD] for the finale of Enterprise, so presumably they are indexed in some way...
this post
as to why if TNG were given a remastered treatment for Blu-ray why all of the visual effects would probably be done as CGI.
This episode "Parallels" had to do some major compositing. Check
this out
about the difficulty in reconforming that episode from the original camera negative for the visual effects shot for a 5 seconds shot.
View Public Profile
Send a private message to jefferiestubes8
Find More Posts by jefferiestubes8


text:
Blake Lively's Half Sister was 'Teen Witch'
I'm late to the party. I just discovered that Blake Lively's older half-sister played the titular character in one of my favorite movies from adolescence, 'Teen Witch.' My mind is blown.
I'm late to the party. I just discovered that Blake Lively's older half-sister played the titular character in one of my favorite movies from adolescence, 'Teen Witch.' My mind is blown.
Check out our gallery to find out what happened to the core cast of 'Gossip Girl.'
Congratulations are in order for first time parents, Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds! The couple apparently welcomed home their baby in December, though a more specific date of birth has not yet been confirmed.
Blake Lively announced she's expecting -- in the loveliest way possible.
Blake Lively took over Vogue's Twitter account, answering questions about 'Gossip Girl,' her hubby Ryan Reynolds and why Beyonce boosted her self-esteem.
Grab your sunglasses, PopCrushers! Our favorite stars are blinding us with their gorgeous engagement rings!
Blake Lively is a lot of things: tall, blonde, stunning, arguably talented given the right material, and married to the equally gorgeous Ryan Reynolds. But pregnant she ain't.
The 'Gossip Girl' starlet's rep is denying a report saying that her castmates and crew members are on "bump watch" following her surprise wedding to her 'Green Lantern' co-star. Not that it was entirely necessary, because the "report" was pretty obviously made up to begin with.
Less than a year after the two began dating, Gossip Girl star Blake Lively and Canadian hunk Ryan Reynolds tied the knot in a surprise ceremony on Sunday. The two have kept their relationship very quiet and have flown under the radar, so their wedding definitely shocked Hollywood.
If a new issue of Us Weekly is to be believed, the green-eyed monster has apparently consumed the lovely Scarlett Johansson.
Seems Johansson's ex-husband, the even lovelier Ryan Reynolds, has been keeping company with 'Gossip Girl' actress (and recent Leonardo DiCaprio castoff) Blake Lively — and Scarlett is none too pleased about it.
Mere weeks after her globe-trotting summer romance with Leonardo DiCaprio cooled, 'Gossip Girl' actress Blake Lively has been seen keeping company with yet another handsome actor — her 'Green Lantern' co-star, Ryan Reynolds.
It looks like it didn't take long for Blake Lively to move onto a new A-list leading man.


text:
Volkswagen is now powering more than just cars. Wednesday, the German automaker flipped the switch on its new solar park at the Chattanooga plant.
The 33-acre site is the biggest solar installation in the state.
The new park will produce more than 13-gigawawtt hours of electricity per year. That's as much as 1,200 homes in Chattanooga each year.
Volkswagen says the site will provide nearly 13 percent of the plant's electricity needs during full production. During off-peak times, the plant will be entirely solar-powered.


text:
both the 5.7 are stright 6 diesels and both are turbo diesels
I have owned a 1500, a 2500 with 5.7 cummings, two 3500 with the 5.7 cummings and now a 3500 with the 6.7 cummings. the 5.7 would get around 25 mpg and 21 mpg hauling 12,000 lbs. the 6.7 gets 13 mpg empty and 8 with the same load of 12,000 lbs. the 6.7 can get up to speed quicker but i would rather get get better mpg then put more money in to middle east oil. some one had to have there head in there duffel bag when they came up with is design.
@Dc4goI wasn't refering to reliability ... its possible the Cummins is the most reliable one .. I was only stating engine capacity.. not only 0-60 times.. the Duramax has proven to be more powerful.. the Allison tranny helps quite a bit too..That said, its not the only factor that comes in when you buy a truck.. of course you want reliability.. although I haven't heard GM trucks having that many problems (or at least not more than any other brand).
I agree with jdlinder1, the cowboy theme is really tacky.
Reviewing the Consumer Reports data for 3/4 ton turbo diesels, nothing beats the Cummins engine. If you take "Engine Major" ratings and assign 1 to much worse than average, 2 for worse than average, 3 for average etc. and add up all the years from 2001 to 2009 (last year for data for some makes), you would have a theoretical best score of 45 (9 years X 5 points per year).Scores are:Dodge (Cummins) 38Ford (PowerStroke) 21Chevy (Duramax) 32.The Cummins engine reputation is well deserved. Not sure what engines Ford used by year but of all the digging I've done on Consumer Reports, I've never seen a worse record for any engine in any vehicle, then the Ford turbo diesel pickups.
jpower102 how does the Duramax own the Cummins?? The Duramax will never own the Cummins cause Cummins is well known and tested in millions of big rigs.. Get a clue when is the last time a big rig had a Duramax in it? Uncle had a 2009 Duramax and that truck was in the dealer every month getting new injectors and fuel pumps.. i dont know about u but it's 100% times easier to service and work on an I6 and who buys a Diesel truck for 0-60 times?? Torque and smooth power is what i want in a Diesel truck. Does the Dodge need UREA solution REFILLS?? No right??
@DomesticFan WOW!!! You obviously are a genious!! Or maybe just sold out to Dodge! You have NO objectivity in your comment... do your homework. I'm not saying the Dodge is a bad truck, I actually would take it over the GM.The numbers that manufacturers put on towing capacity are just numbers... I have seen at least 3 comparisons by different magazines/tv shows that put the GM ahead by a large margin IN REAL LIFE APPLICATION.LOL 3 degrees, 1 master and you can't spell my name right? + all you can do is trash talk .. wow! quite a college you went to!!
Naizarak, are you serious?The Cummins IS an inline 6 turbo diesel.
@jdpower102"DUDE"...please tell me you did not major in English in college or go to college in general.OWN by out accelerating or outsteering. Completely irrelevent in most real world applications. When semi trucks race up hills I'll take those serious. With hauling the new Cummins max tow package wins! This category of trucks and their owners demand ability in the form of what it can haul. Not how fast it goes up the hill against a Duramax. The Cummins overall application is as close to medium/heavy duty applications found in the over the road industry. Just inline six screams durable. Not one "true" (meaning classified) truck in the medium or heavy duty in the industry has a V8. It appears a majority of people on here also understand. Oh and as for education...I have three degrees on the wall and a year out of a second Masters. The degree covers the study of metal on metal wear. Can you tell me what degree that is? Less wear = six in a row. Six in a row make it go! What do you have?
Sorry there Dc4go. The Dodge interior is hands down the best ever put in a pickup. Fords plastic is hard and downright Chrysler sebring like. Cheap. Fugly as well.
i'm confused..isn't this a turbo diesel? why are they writing about an inline six?
Being in the automotive industry for 16 years i have driven all three the Ford, GM, and the Dodge.. While each has possitives the Cummins motor is the motor of choice for me. It's smooth almost electric like and provides flat torque while getting the best milage.. My Cummins has 200k miles and has average 14 mpg mostly towing and mechanical issues at all... If we could use the Ford interior,Dodge styling, Cummins motor, and the GM steering and handling that would be a perfect truck...
@DomesticFanDude, YOU should get an education... GM Duramax absolutely OWNS the Cummins in ALL comparisons...
CountyCoachHAHAHAHAHA!!!! you are funny and obviously so very ignorant.Keep talking, every time you post, everybody else realizes, you have no idea what you are talking about.
Many of my friends own diesels as they farm or own/operate heavy equipment. Once they put their brand loyalties aside they all seem to agree that dodge has the best motor, chevy the best tranny and ford has the best chassis/cab/body. So ford should make a 1-5 ton truck with a cummins and allison tranny.
Yall are also forgetting that the F-650 uses an allison transmission, so Dodge has the engine, Chevy the transmission and Ford has nothing.
@ ImportsmasherSSWhy don't you also check Ford's website and answer me as to why the F650-F750 only comes with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel?I am so tired of people who lack knowledge..."Does the earth revolve around the sun or does the sun revolve around the earth." OMG
@ countrycoachGM can list the Duramax as a medium duty engine but it is not. It does not meet the industry standards of CAT, Navistar, Mack, etc.@ ImportsmasherSSTheir are more Cummins on the road period(.) Horsepower does not pull trailers...torque does. Tractor trailers (semis) haul 70,000 ibs with 450 HP. Also no heavy duty over the road semi has anything more then a inline six. This whole idea of needing more horsepower is incorrect. Any knowledgable person will tell you it is about torque which the Ram now has 800 Ib Ft in inline six cylinder form. Leaving your Duramax short by how much??? It also has the highest towing capacity of any light duty truck (1/2 - 1ton designation). Check each manufacturers website. If you think speed is what matters you are wrong.
Ok let's get one thing out of the way right now. There are more Duramax Diesel engines STILL on the Road than ANY other Diesel that is a FACT Dodge boys. Also I don't know if you have read comparo's on ANY Truck mag but the 2011 Silverado whips the floor with this weak Dodge (yes I said weak its down over 100tq vs the Ford or Chevy) it's not even close. It may be a 6cyl but it is 6.7 liters VS 6.6 so it's not a small engine!! The Chevy and Ford are much better HD trucks. This has been backed up by MULTIPLE tests. So you Dodge guys can make all the excuses in the world but The fact remains the GM and Ford product are better in almost every aspect than the Dodge. Not saying this is not a good truck but lets be real here. UNTell Dodge starts stepping up to the plate with more power and TQ and a more robust frame it's fighting a losing battle.
@Aug2010I have forgotten more about diesels than you probably know. Get your head out of a magazine and go to some truck pulls and drag races. There are no crap box 48re trannys in GM trucks unless they have done a cummins swap. GM has the Duramax listed as a light and medium duty engine. Its not gonna melt down any faster than the cummins under the stock tune.
obscene...all of it. Might as well hire a big rig. Probably cost the same as the yearly gas bill.
@meyeste: Isuzu still has a hand in it. It is still primarily an Isuzu design.@chase300: Youre right, numbers don't pull trailers; as illustrated by the fact that the Duramax out performs the PowerStroke and Cummins in every way. And it's rated lower than Ford's lofty numbers.@Aug2010: I just searched autotrader within 100 milesand came up with 30 Ram's with under 100,000 miles for under 30 grand. Also, I was unable to find anything about "Diesel Enthusiast," just Diesel Power. Everything I've read about the 48RE is that it's either comparable, or falls behind the competition. Take your blinders off, amd don't be ignorant and post here.That said, I'd still take a Duramax over this Dodge. But I have to be honest, as someone from the southwest, I have a soft spot for the boot stictching thing they have going on in there... call me crazy.
CountrycoachYou obviously have no idea what you are posting about, so do yourself a favor and go play with your action figures, that will make you look much less ignorant.The Duramax is not a medium duty engine, just because it is available in a medium duty truck, does not make it a medium duty engine. The Duramax is built with parts that are not as durable as the Cummins' jock strap. With aluminum heads, it is going to melt down, much quicker then the iron heads of the Cummins.Also, calling anything that has more then 1,000,000 miles on it anything but reliable, means that person would have near retard level IQ. The engine, alone, can't get to 1,000,000 without a durable platform.BTW, go read a diesel enthusiast magazine, look up what hot-rodded Duramaxs are running for transmissions. I'll give you a hint, it isn't the Allison, and it can be found behind a Cummins engine from 04 to 07.Answer: 48RE, Dodge's 4 speed auto. LOL
Dodge by a WIDE margin has the Best trucks on the road today but really? Closing in on $60,000.00. More than I paid for my house. Countrycoach, for your information Dodge has not had a tranny problem since the very late 80's. I also see lots of Fords and Cheby's that need to be painted so your story does not hold much water.
@Domesticfan, The duramax is also classified as a medium duty diesel engine and was offered in the Kodiak and Topkick.@Aug2010, Dodge trucks aren't reliable. Cummins engines are reliable. There might be a bunch of cummins trucks on the road with over a million miles, but who knows how many crappy transmissions they have gone through or how many times they have had to be repainted.
I thought the new Cummins has 800 lb of torque? Either way, I'm pretty much sold.
ProscriputsTry to find a Cummins Ram with less then 100,000 miles that doesn't cost less then $30,000.As for reliability, NOBODY has more pickups on the road with 1,000,000+ miles then Ram.Please don't be ingornant and post.
I believe the 400 hp / 800 ft-lbs of engines from Ford and GM are nice. BTW GM's engine is not from Isuzu, they dumped that engine a few years back. However I am also thinking there are a lot of guys out there doing pretty well with 350hp/650 ft-lbs now and see no reason to give mileage for power they don't need. I suppose 350/650 isn't the "smaller" diesel we've been clamoring for, but I think offering two diesel's is a good idea.
If I could own one with no obligation, I might well do so; the cost of entry vs. Ford and GM tends to be lower. But the twin problems with Dodge pickups are, and long have been, reliability and resale. Both still lag behind the competition, especially in high-zoot trims like this with a thousand motors and switches to fail.But as I say, I would enjoy bombing around in this, if I was in a position where I wouldn't have to worry about upkeep, or unloading it down the line.
@jdpower102Get an education. Weaker...really? Horsepower does not pull trailers. The Cummins Torque band does. If top acceleration meant the world then tractor trailers would be much faster. Weaker...you mean your education (high school).
The Cummins is still the superior diesel in any pickup. The Cummins is the only diesel to be classified as a medium duty engine and used in medium duty applications such as school buses, box trucks, generators, tractors, etc. GM's engine is not used beyond their pickup truck line.Ford...well guess what motor is ONLY offered in the F650, F750...yes the 6.7L Cummins. Isn't that the engine that comes in the Ram?
The Max Tow package keeps hp the same but bumps torque to 800 ft lbs but like they said in article it wasnt available at time. Trust me nothing wrong with the Cummins. Ive got an 09 and its a great truck lots of towing power and actually fun to drive its pretty quick. Oh and when not towing knocks down about 22mpg on hwy
..and isn't this a 6 cyl, compared to Ford and Chevy V8's?If its my money I'll take the proven Cummins engine over Ford's homegrown unit or Chevy's Isuzu Unit which I still have strong memory's of all those Isuzu pickups bleaching out thick black smoke out while clogging up the passing lanes..No Thank You.
the interior looks nice, but im not sure if im digging the cowboy theme. im not sure that everyone who buys a truck like this wishes they were a cowboy.
Weak??? with 350hp 650tq?More like detuned in the past to keep transmissions and rear ends intact.Note, Ford has the worst record for diesel reliability after they ditched the NA 7.3L years ago.
That engine has proven to be weaker than the Ford diesel and a lot weaker than the Duramax.. I guess the truck patriotism is what will make it sell.. as always..
CUMMINS (note the lack of g) is a inline 6 turbo diesel. Over the years CUMMINS has never made a 5.7. They have had a 5.9 litre mechanical, a 5.9 litre common rail, and a number of 6.7 litre common rails.