text:
It's a three-team race - wait, make that two. Iowa is the real deal - or not. Ohio State is lousy - oh, wait.
Trying to make sense of the Big Ten this year is like attempting to predict the weather - chances are you're going to be wrong as much as you'll be right.
There's not a game on the schedule that's a guaranteed win. Ask OSU, which lost at home to Penn State - before improbably winning at Wisconsin and at Iowa to improve to 5-5 in conference play. Nebraska, Wednesday night's Michigan opponent at the Crisler Center, is 3-6 in the Big Ten, but still only has just one home loss - to Michigan, by one point on a missed tip-in.
One message board poster called Northwestern "the worst Big Ten team in a decade" before the Wildcats lost at Michigan earlier this year. Since, they've ripped off five wins to stand at .500 in the conference with eight games to go, including a victory at Minnesota (now 4-5 in the conference) and Wisconsin.
What's it all mean? That there's no predicting what's coming next. That doesn't mean we can't try, however, so assuming the Wolverines take care of business tonight against Nebraska (the way we assumed OSU would knock off PSU and Wisconsin would take care of the Wildcats last week), here's what U-M needs to do to capture a Big Ten title:
Win the ones they'd better win. Nebraska, Minnesota and Indiana at home fall into this category. None of these teams is terrible, obviously, and the Hoosiers will beat more teams at home this year. But Big Ten champions aren't going to lose these games in their own buildings.
Beat the sub-.500 teams on the road. That's Purdue and Illinois at this point, and while the Illini, especially, have had trouble holding serve in their building, Champaign can still be a tough place to play. Illinois is 2-8 in conference play, though, and if you want to be a Big Ten champion, that's one you have to have.
As for Purdue - that one could be tricky come Feb. 26, especially if the Wolverines don't play their 'A' game.
Split road games at Iowa and Ohio State. The Hawkeyes have now dropped two straight at home, to Michigan State and OSU, and seem ripe for the picking. That said, teams go into slumps all the time in Big Ten play, and that's a good basketball team when things are clicking.
At OSU, meanwhile - this is becoming like Bloomington for the Wolverines, a place Michigan just doesn't play well. Part of that is because the Buckeyes are usually very good, and this year they're starting to jell at the midway point. They defend, and they'll be tough to beat in Columbus.
Split games with Wisconsin and Michigan State at home. Yes, Wisconsin should be a home win this year, but something tells you that Bo Ryan's team, now 5-5 in the conference, has its best ball ahead of it. Lose that one and the game with MSU a week later (Feb. 23) becomes a must win.
Take care of business against the Spartans, though, and U-M could be in great shape. That would be two wins over MSU, giving the Wolverines the tiebreaker, and give them a bit more margin for error.
The prediction: Michigan loses three more to finish 14-4 in conference play, which usually would be good enough for first place in the Big Ten. This year, though, that would probably put the Wolverines second to MSU, which should finish strongly when Adreian Payne and Branden Dawson return.
As one close to the program said after the MSU road win, 'you keep underselling and we'll see if we can keep over-delivering.'
Consider this a challenge …

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Hello my friends,
I stand before you today, humbled by your trust and the responsibility you have entrusted my with. I will not take this lightly; I will not fail where others have, I will not fall victim to their ploys and tricker. I WILL lead us to victory. To mixed-race victory, to multiracial victory — and to above all Biracial World Domination.
It has been years since the first seeds of our campaign we laid. Years of living in their world – with their rules – but I can tell you, that time is about to end.
We, the mixed, stand ready to fight. To rid the world of these single-race/single-etnicity foes. To finally take our place atop the ladder as kings, queens and rulers of this world.
I spoke with brother Obama – the first biracial President of the United States – but first an foremost, one of our most decorated operatives, and he has assured me that there will be no resistance.
The time is now my friends. Start gearing up, and wait for further instructions. In the coming weeks, or mixed-media campaign will kick into full force. Your instructions will arrive shortly after, and finally, after all this time, we can begin the inevitable: Biracial World Domination!


text: Featuring the return of the creative duo of Mike S. Miller and Ben Avery, THE SWORN SWORD tells the story of the adventures of Ser Duncan and his squire one year after their initial meeting at the tournament in Ashford. After traveling the land in search of the puppeteer girl Tanselle, Dunk and Egg find themselves in the charge of Ser Eustace, an aged knight who has accepted Dunk as his sworn sword. But Ser Eustace has another knight in his service who is nothing but trouble, and he will make Dunk's life far more difficult when he rashly attacks a peasant and causes grief to a local noble, the Lady Rohanne Webber. But the Lady Rohanne has problems of her own...and she knows the truth about Ser Eustace and the side he took in the battle of Redgrass Field. The long-awaited sequel to THE HEDGE KNIGHT has finally arrived!


text: I just started using ObjPlacer XML 0.81.0.28. When I attempt to select a new user library I get the subject error message "Please select a valid user library file". However, after clearing the error message, the selected library appears under Avalable objects/User library objects and I am able to place objects from the newly selected library. The library I am trying to access was originally developed for EZ Scenery. Any thoughts? Don


text:
September 28, 2011 BY Aaron Hope
As we march toward the end of 2011, a number of Nike Sportswear previews have surfaced with small glimpses here and there of what's to come. The latest round of preview images is, other than arguably the Air Force 1, NSW's most popular silhouette. The Nike Dunk High will return next summer in at least four new colorways, all of which feature the model's signature white midsole. They also have white outsoles, which gives each of these new looks a distinctly crisp and clean feel. Take a peek at each one after the jump, let us know which one's your favorite and stick with Sneaker News for updates on these and all Nike Dunk release dates. via CK
Filed under: Dunk Upcoming Sneakers
Tags: Nike Dunk High


text:
Ready 2 Rumble Boxing: Round 2
Review by KasketDarkfyre
"A great follow up"
-Visuals 8/10-
Boxing at its finest appears here. Putting you in control of some pretty colorful boxers, you're treated to some of the best looking boxing moves, either legal or not, in any boxing game for the PSX. Each fighter moves with a fluid grace, and every hit comes off with a speed that is pretty surprising for the PSX in its twilight years. Each fighter is well detailed, and even though you'll find that the ring detail doesn't change, the fighters themselves, and how they move and act are pretty entertaining.
-Audio 8/10-
Crystal clear music that belongs in a boxing game, you'll find yourself listening to a music track that doesn't quite bore you, but doesn't exactly leave an impact on your gaming experience either. When you reach a point to where you want to shut the music off altogether, you'll find yourself grinning at the taunts and jeers of each boxer as they insult and taunt each other from the corners, or while boxing. Again, this is pretty entertaining in itself, and can go along way to the boxing experience.
-Control 8/10-
While a little confusing at first, the control is dead on once you have it down. Ready 2 Rumble 2 isn't exactly for a novice gamer, in which some of the control combinations come away with a bit of confusion. Trying to land an uppercut, or land a right cross can take some work, and the special move combination can be a finger-twister. Once you get past this little bit of confusion, you'll find that the control response is about right, and you'll be knocking out boxers left and right.
-Gameplay 8/10-
It's boxing, or rather fantasy boxing. You have a couple of modes to choose from, either the Arcade version, which is the actual game, and you can use either the offered fighters, or secret fighters once they're unlocked. You fight through several matches, based around a rivalry with another boxer. As you progress, you'll find that the difficulty increases almost exponentially, and you'll literally be fighting for your life. This may seem a little overwhelming, but just learn to use the block button and you'll do fine. One other one player mode gives you a chance to train and create your own boxer through exercise or fighting against computer controlled boxers. Once you get far enough, you can fight for prize money, or you can fight for title shots against the champion. This mode is a great way to unlock various secret fighters for the Arcade mode.
You have the generic versus mode, in which you and a friend can beat the crap out of each other, and once you run through the game a few times, you may find yourself playing this game just to play it, it can be addicting. Even though the computer AI can be a little tough at first, you'll see that it's really not that tough to go through once you have all of the buttons and timing down for the combinations.
-Overall 8/10-
A great boxing game sequel. While not as serious as Tyson for the PSX, Ready to Rumble 2 is a good party game, or even something for you and a couple of friends to use to work out aggressions. The visuals and audio are above par, and the gameplay is pretty good. The control is where some gamers might be turned off, and you may find yourself turning the game off after getting unfairly smashed in the middle of the ring. Either way, you'll see that this game is worth a look, and definitely a rental, if not a purchase. Top notch stuff.
Reviewer's Rating: 4.0 - Great
Originally Posted: 12/21/00, Updated 12/21/00
Got Your Own Opinion?
Submit a review and let your voice be heard.


text:
After a decade and then some of commissions, studies and stern warnings, Congress is poised to finally take concrete action to hold down the rising cost of a college education. A notable consensus has emerged among lawmakers of both political parties and major elements of the higher education community that sunshine and transparency are the best first steps to empower consumers and address the college cost crisis. While agreement among these parties is a feat in itself, this achievement is even more extraordinary considering the staunch objections of a few short years ago.
Today, the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the College Opportunity and Affordability Act, a bill that will lift the veil on rampant tuition increases and hold individual colleges and universities accountable for their role in pricing students out of the dream of a higher education. The legislation couples strong consumer-driven disclosure with meaningful data comparisons so that higher education consumers and policy makers alike will be able to better understand the phenomenon of rapidly rising tuitions.
After shining a spotlight on the problem, the bill encourages solutions by requiring institutions with the greatest tuition increases to form Quality Efficiency Task Forces, whose purpose is to identify what is driving the cost increases and what can be done about them. The bill also calls on states to do their part, recognizing that for public institutions in particular, state support plays a critical role.
Keeping college affordable has been a priority of mine since I came to Congress. I earned my degree later in life, an experience that has helped keep higher education at the forefront of my agenda throughout my political career. And in the 15 years I've spent in the U.S. House of Representatives, rising college costs have consistently topped the list of "what's wrong" with higher education, at least in the view of American students and families.
Even the most casual observers of American higher education recognize that there are no easy answers to the college cost crisis. The quality of our institutions has long been linked to institutional diversity, consumer choice and academic autonomy. At the same time, public and private colleges and universities alike are heavily subsidized by the public in the form of taxpayer-funded financial assistance. There has always been a tension between postsecondary independence and public accountability, a balancing act that is particularly tenuous when it comes to the question of appropriate federal intervention into hyperinflationary college prices.
In the lead-up to the 1998 Higher Education Act reauthorization, I thought the most appropriate solution was to enlist higher education experts. In doing so, we established the National Commission on the Cost of Higher Education. In simplest terms, the Commission recommended that colleges be required to disclose more detailed financial information, while also self-examining to identify strategies that would hold down costs. These seemingly modest recommendations were given a cool reception, to put it mildly.
After swiftly rejecting the Commission's proposed reforms, the higher education community pledged to deal with rising tuitions independently. Lawmakers were given assurances that colleges and universities recognized the pressing need to hold down costs, and would act accordingly, without intervention. Unfortunately, it seems the college affordability gap has only grown wider in the decade since.
When we began the current HEA reform cycle in 2003, I knew colleges could no longer go it alone. Congress needed to do something. Building on the recommendations of the Commission, I proposed a College Affordability Index to help students and families better understand and compare tuition increases. Five years later, the details have been refined but the principle remains the same -- thanks to the bill we are about to consider, higher education consumers will finally be given the information they need to start exercising their power in the marketplace.
Luckily for students and families, Congressional action has not occurred in a vacuum. Colleges and universities have begun to recognize that the college cost crisis is not a figment of Congressional imagination, but a serious threat to educational equality and American competitiveness. The higher education community has also come to the conclusion that while congressional action is inevitable, institutions can still be the primary drivers of reform if they step up to the plate now and take a leadership role, rather than forcing Congress to intervene more aggressively.
Some in the higher education community continue to bury their heads in the sand and reject the very existence of a college cost crisis. Others acknowledge the problem, but spend more time criticizing our proposed solutions than offering creative responses of their own. Neither of these stances is acceptable.
Late last year, the Education and Labor Committee unanimously approved legislation that takes meaningful steps to keep college affordable. The bill will receive strong, bipartisan support in the House this week, and later this year our efforts to solve the college cost crisis will become law. College costs have dominated the 1998 and 2008 HEA reforms. Let's hope that in another 10 years we will have finally changed the subject.
Rep. Howard P. (Buck) McKeon of California is the senior Republican on the House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor.


text:
September 26 - BP has extended its sponsorship of the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) through until the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics in Rio de Janeiro, they have announced.
The deal also includes supporting the United States teams competing in the 2011 Pan American and Parapan Games in Guadalajara and Toronto.
BP, who are also a Tier One London 2012 sponsor, originally signed a $15 million (£9.5 million/€11 million) deal with the USOC during the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver.
The USOC had stood by BP last year·following·the heavy·criticism of BP·by President Barack·Obama after the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico and have now been rewarded for their loyalty with a deal that also includes the 2014 Winter Olympics and Paralympics in Sochi.
"Team USA is an inspiration to us all, and its tradition of competition, courage and sportsmanship to reach extraordinary achievements represents the best of American values to the world," said Luc Bardin, BP chief marketing officer.
"Our continued partnership will support and help showcase Team USA, and we wish all US Olympic and Paralympic athletes well in the coming competitions."
Earlier this month, BP became the presenting partner of the USOC's Jack Kelly Fair Play Award, which was presented last Friday (September 23) to teenage cross country Jenna Huff , at the US Olympic and Paralympic Assembly in Colorado Springs.
The award was established by the USOC in 1985 to honour the late USOC President and Olympic medalist Jack Kelly, a triple Olympic rowing gold medallist but who was better known as the father of actress Grace Kelly.
"BP's support of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Movements directly impacts America's athletes as they train hard each and every day to compete at their best," USOC chief executive Scott Blackmun said.
"Their support is critical, as is their drive to fund and promote a wide variety of USOC programmes, which help create additional exposure and resources for our athletes.
"We thank BP for its commitment to Team USA."
Contact the writer of this story at [email protected]
Related stories
June 2010: USOC pledge to stand by BP sponsorship
February 2010: London Tier One sponsor to be major backer of USOC


text:
Whether he's breaking into an impregnable fortress, fighting pirates, or striking the final blow in political war, Ahren is the man for the job. After being framed for murder, his reward posters have named him The Black Raven. In order to survive, Ahren finds himself drafted into the Tyenee, a secret criminal organization whose influence stretches across the world. Their missions are the most daring and most dangerous, and the penalty for failure...is death.
There are no listener reviews for this title yet.
For Ahren, it's no longer a question of someone trying to kill him; it's who will try next. Still on the run for a murder he didn't commit, Ahren adapts to life as an outlaw as his reputation of the Black Raven grows. Yet nothing comes easily. Dogged by bounty hunters, he finds himself crossing steel with pirates on the high seas and battling monsters in subterranean cities. If that wasn't enough, he's paid to assassinate an immortal and must break out of a heavily fortified prison.


text:
News By Tag
* 2012
* Mayan Calendar
* Apocalypse
* Animals
* Natural Disaster
* June Stoyer
* Laura Lassiter
* Tsunami
* More Tags...
Industry News
News By Location
Industry News
Laura Lassiter, World Renowned Animal Expert, joins June Stoyer, host of The Organic View, August 30
Animal welfare and conservation expert discusses the importance of recognizing animal behavior patterns in conjunction with natural disasters with a specific focus on the Mayan Calendar and the anticipated cataclysmic events regarding the year 2012.
Ms. Laura Lassiter, will be the featured guest on BlogTalkRadio'
Callers are welcome to join the conversation during the show by calling (917) 932-1068. The live, Internet talk-radio show will stream from the host page at http://blogtalkradio.com/
"Animals have already demonstrated their uncanny ability to survive disasters. Their behavior is something we need to pay more attention to," said June Stoyer, host of the program.
An archive will be available at the same link immediately following the show or listeners can subscribe to the archives via the RSS feed located on the host page. Listeners can also go to http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
About The Organic View
"The Organic View" is an interactive, live, Internet talk-radio show that focuses on leaders, innovators, educators and activists who work nykl within industries that involve organics, environment, animal rights, humanitarian and healthy living. Host, June Stoyer, explores the careers, advice, passion and personality of each guest. Callers are encouraged to call (917) 932-1068 to listen or ask questions. The stream and archives are available at http://www.blogtalkradio.com/
Press Contact
(917) 740-8439
# # #
June Stoyer, the host of The Organic View will discuss organics, environment, politics, living green and sustainability.The Organic View Radio Show was created to help people around the globe better understand the issues impacting our every day existence.
Account Email Address Account Phone Number Disclaimer Report Abuse


text: Hi All I will be switching to MF soon and enjoy landscape photography. I wanted to ask for some advice on selecting a light meter with a spot meter as I assume I will need this for proper metering at a distance. Can those of you who have been through this provide guidance on the best approach here? Is my assumption correct about spot metering? Advice on a good brand buying used? Other thoughts? Thank you Rich


text:
TEMPE, Ariz., Jan. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- Intrinsic Bioprobes today announced the exclusive licensing of two novel biomarkers for diabetes to Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics, Inc. (Raritan, NJ). The biomarkers are modified forms of blood-circulating proteins and have been linked with the presence of pre-diabetes and type 2 diabetes. The financial terms of the licensing agreement were not disclosed.
The initial discovery of the biomarkers was supported in part by a 5-year, $2M grant from the National Institutes of Health to Intrinsic Bioprobes, in collaboration with researchers from Yale University. "Diabetes is a complex disease, and novel markers could help us understand it better and identify disease subtypes," says Dr. Salvatore Sechi, program director at the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases. "We are pleased that the scientific discoveries made through the Small Business Technology Transfer Program are of interest to a large diagnostic company."
Intrinsic Bioprobes, Inc. is a privately held Biotechnology Company focused on the development and application of clinical and diagnostic assays and platforms for rapid and sensitive protein biomarker analysis. The company's proprietary technologies consist of Mass Spectrometric Immunoassay (MSIA), a high-performance approach for the selective isolation of proteins from complex biological matrices, and Bioreactive Mass Spectrometer Probes (BRP), devices for rapid, sensitive and accurate protein characterization. These root technologies are incorporated into the MASSAY System, a high-throughput mass spectrometry platform for rapid protein biomarker analysis. For more information about Intrinsic Bioprobes, Inc., please visit http://www.intrinsicbio.com.
Intrinsic Bioprobes, Inc.


text:
There is no doubt that Richard Hobbs' Real Real Genuine does denim well. For Fall, we learn the brand also does shirts and twills with equal strength. A super fine wool work shirt has already hit the site, with the full Fall '08 collection to drop next month. Read more to see a preview of what is to follow in the coming weeks.
More previews of Real Real Genuine for Fall 2008 after the jump.


text:
New Year's Eve means many things, but for most of us, its' the biggest night of the year! And no one knows how to party (and look amazing while doing it!) like the celebs!
So what to to wear? We all want that celeb style, but we don't all have the celebrity budgets!
Never fear, GiltMAN.com Editor Tyler Thoreson is here to show you how to get that celeb New Year's Eve look – with the season's hottest trends - for a whole lot less!
Here are the styles displayed on Wednesday's Access Hollywood Live…
Who said you don't need to look cute when you're just kicking it at home with the Family? Why not battle it out in Edgy vs. Preppy right at home?!
For those of you who plan to stay in this New Year's Eve and watch the ball drop from the TV rather than Times Square, we think there's no better time to have a little fun with your look - ladies, pair some leather leggings with a sequin tank, statement necklace and a cozy sweater!
So take a cue from celebs like Rihanna and Victoria Beckham and host a party all to yourself in one of our favorite trends - leather leggins – for a night that'll be just right
And for guys, we're thinking Ivy-League Prepster
Tons of or favorite celebs are rocking this buttoned-up but casual look with a classic blazer and bowtie
We've seen celebs from Justin Timberlake Trey Songz to Brad Goreski and even Dwyane Wade rock this tried and true classic
Credits --
Bowtie, Alexander Olch, $55
Blazer, Uniqlo, $70
Denim Shirt, American Eagle, $30
Khakis, Dockers, $58
Sneakers, Converse, $50
Sweater, Greylin, $89 from Greylin at Gilt.com
Leather Leggings, Zara, $40
Sequin Tank, $49 from Tart
Shoes, Aldo, $100
For the perfect New Year's Night Out, why not load on the sequins, ladies?
Just take a cue from the celebs! On some of our favorite fashionistas we've seen flashy statements of the season's hottest holiday outfit - the little sparkly dress
In fact, we've seen everyone from Emmy Rossem to Taylor Swift, Kim Kardashian to Sofia Bush get in on the action, so whether whether a simple sheath or a floor-length gown, there's no better time to get in on this red carpet trend than while ringing in the New Year!
And for the guys, nothing is cooler than camo!
Hollywood hotshots are wearing this military pattern in fresh ways…paired with trimmer sport coats to full suits in muted colors
From Kanye West to Drake to Jay-Z, get ready take a cue some of the coolest celebs out there and bust out one of our favorite patterns!
Credits —
Blazer, $99 from the Gap
Polo, Lacoste, $98
Camo Pants, Dockers, $39 from Gilt.com
Boots, Steve Madden, $100
Jacket, Zara, $90
Sequin Dress, The Letter, $99 from Gilt.com
Shoes, Aldo, $100
Clutch, Zara, $35
One of the hottest trends flooding the red carpets some of our favorite fashionistas is the gold lace dress..
This look packs quite a punch and has been seen on everyone from Kristan Stewart to Taylor Swift, Heidi Klum to Zoe Saldana and even Jennifer Hudson
We like this is these gold lace numbers are the perfect answer for any night out on the town…subtle and chic without being too flashy…almost like the perfect party neutral!
But Let's Not forget about the guys… ahem, Robert Pattinson!
At the most recent Twilight Premiere RPat stepped out in a head-to-toe green suit…that just so happened to compliment Kristan Stewarts gold lace dress perfectly!
Apparently Rob had it just right, as a matter of fact, Pantone just named their color of the year for 2013 as Emerald!
But Rob isn't alone with his love of colorful suits…one of the biggest trends in menswear right now IS the colorful suit, and we're seeing everyone from Ryan Gosling and even Zac Efron rocking this look
So guys, go bold or go home…color is definitely king even with the most classic staple of the man's wardrobe…especially when it comes to the year's biggest night!
Credits —
Jacket, H&M, $129
Pants, H&M, $49
Shirt, Banana Republic, $80
Knit Tie, Tiebar, $15
Her, Option 1:
Dress: $69 from Speechless
Shoes, $79.90 from Zara
Her, Option 1:
Dress: $77 from Kenzie
Shoes, $79.90 from Zara
FORMAL: And for New Years Eve, Nothing says Class and Old Hollywood better than Classic – and Graphic - Black and White!
Who says you can't wear white after Labor Day?!
It's all about icy cool with winter white this holiday…but paired with a jolt of graphic black
Join celebs like Emma Stone, Claire Daines, Kate Winslett and Sarah Jessica Parker and look like the ice princess you were born to be at your next Holiday Soiree!
And Guys…
Why not try flipping the switch and donning white instead of the traditional black tux?
Celebrities are rocking this trend from the red carpet to the stage and whether you prefer a pure white, ivory or cream color, this look will definitely will have you turning heads this New Year's Eve
Just look at Johnny Depp, Neil Patrick Harris and Jay-Z…these dapper dudes are right on the money with classic black and white.
Credits —
Tux Jacket, Zara, $89
Tux Shirt, Topman, $64
Bowtie, Topman, $50
Black Pants, H&M, $50
Shoes, H&M, $30
Dress: Zara $99.90
Sequin Blazer: $103 by Aqua
Clutch: Zara $89.90
Shoes: Aldo, $100


text:
(317) 776-4095
Accredited Agency, LLC
13 years in business14701 Cumberland Rd #108
Noblesville, IN 46060-8712
Additional Email Addresses
- firstname.lastname@example.com
Find a Location
BBB File Opened: 10/09/2007
Business Started: 03/20/2004
Business Incorporated: 12/29/2008 in IN
Type of EntityLimited Liability Company
Business Management
- Mr. Ken Solmon, Owner/President
- Cathy Lockhart, Office Manager
Business Category
- Insurance Agency
- Insurance Agents
- Insurance - Auto
- Insurance - Medicare Services
- Insurance - Medicare Supplement
- Insurance - Medicare Advantage Plans
- Insurance - Homeowners
- Insurance - Life
- Insurance Services
- Insurance Services - Commercial
- NAICS: Insurance Agencies and Brokerages
- Insurance - Travel
Alternate Business Names
- Accredited Agency - Farmers Insurance
- Farmers Insurance - Accredited Agency
Licensing, Bonding or RegistrationThis business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Methods of Payment
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, personal check or cash.
Auto, home, life, health, business, pet insurance.
BBB Reason for Ratings
Licensing information is provided in the BBB Business Profiles to inform the public about industries that may require professional licensing, bonding, or registration. Better Business Bureau encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
Advertising Review
BBB promotes truth in advertising by contacting advertisers whose claims conflict with the BBB Code of Advertising. These claims come to our attention from our internal review of advertising, consumer complaints and competitor challenges. BBB asks advertisers to substantiate their claims, change ads to make offers more clear to consumers, and remove misleading or deceptive statements.
Government Actions
BBB reports on known significant government actions involving the business's marketplace conduct.
Out of Business
BBB reports on a company that is out of business for one year from the date the company closes its doors or ceases to do business.
Misuse of Better Business Bureau Name/Logo
BBB reports on unauthorized use of the Better Business Bureau's name and/or logo for as long as the business continues to use it in any advertising, or for one year after the business ceases any repeated unauthorized uses.
BBB reports on a business's bankruptcy as long as the business remains in bankruptcy.
Mail Returned
BBB reports when mail sent to the business was returned by the Postal Service.


text:
Ahmad, Robiah and Hassan, Adnan and Md.Tap, Masine (2007) Developing undergraduate project (UGP) report writing assessment matrices for mechanical engineering program. In: Management In Construction (MICRA 2007) , 2007, Shah Alam, Selangor.
Full text not available from this repository.
|Item Type:
|Conference or Workshop Item (Paper)
|Additional Information:
|2nd Regional Conference on Engineering Education, 2007, Johor Bahru
|Uncontrolled Keywords:
|undergraduate project (UGP), mechanical engineering program
|T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
|Civil Engineering
|ID Code:
|Deposited By:
|Mrs Liza Porijo
|Deposited On:
|15 Aug 2011 05:43
|Last Modified:
|17 Oct 2012 09:09
Repository Staff Only: item control page


text:
Jumbo 36" Round Latex Balloon - Light Pink
$ 5.50
This gigantic 3 foot balloon makes a huge impact at any event. Instead of string or ribbon, try attaching one of our tassel garlands to the balloon for an unforgettable glamorous statement!
Size: 36" diameter (when inflated)
Sold and packaged individually.
Ships un-inflated.
Our balloons are eco-friendly and made in the USA from the highest quality biodegradable natural latex. If left outdoors, they decompose about as fast as a fallen leaf. The latex is sourced from trees without harming the tree itself.
- Orders over $50 ship FREE within the USA.
- Orders under $50 ship $5 flat rate (or less) within the USA.
- Please see our Shipping Info page for processing and transit times.
Other stuff we think you'll loveView all
Gemstone Tassel Garland Kit
$ 14.00
Balloon Banner - XOXO
$ 8.00


text:
I've been reading to my kids more than usual. It's easier now that my two year old will actually sit still and listen to a story. Last night we broke out our first Christmas book of the season, a new addition to our collection. [amazon_link id="1402270852″ target="_blank" ]A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus[/amazon_link] by Susie Schick Pierce, Jeannie Schick-Jacobowitz and Muffin Drake is a nod to moms and the work they put in to make the holidays memorable for their families. When Santa Claus gets the flu on Christmas Eve, Mrs. Claus must scramble to finish wrapping the presents, trim the trees and decorate the cookies. Will she be able to do it all in the nick of time and save Christmas?
My kids especially loved the beautiful watercolor illustrations by Wendy Wallin Malinow. Most notable was Mrs. Claus's snowy hair pinned up with Christmas ornaments! There are lots of other fun details making the book interesting enough for non-readers. In fact, my daughters argued over which one of them got to take the book to bed with them. This storybook gives children a different perspective and opens their eyes to the effort put into the holiday other than by Santa. This short and easy story is bound to become a Christmas classic. It retails for around $12.
Feeling lucky? Enter to win a copy of [amazon_link id="1402270852″ target="_blank" ]A Bit of Applause for Mrs. Claus[/amazon_link] by filling out the form below. Also, be sure to check out all of our other giveaways. NOTE: if you are having trouble with the mandatory entry on the form below, click "Do it!" first. Then the form will pop up to enter your info. If you don't leave your address, I won't have a way to get your prize to you. If you need more guidance, you can watch this video on how to enter Rafflecopter giveaways.
This giveaway is open until December 4, 2012 at 12:01 am EST to U.S residents.
Your information is confidential and used for contacting the winner and prize fulfillment purposes only.
A complimentary product/service was provided for this review, however, all opinions expressed are my own. I was not compensated in any other way. See Mommies With Cents disclosure policy for more details.Powered by Sidelines


text:
Clarke talks up Liverpool squad
Liverpool first-team coach Steve Clarke has hailed the club's strength in depth following their 2-1 Premier League victory at Chelsea.
Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish left the likes of Jordan Henderson, Andy Carroll and Stewart Downing on the bench for his side's trip to Stamford Bridge at the weekend and saw Maxi Rodriguez and Craig Bellamy impress in their absence.
Maxi opened the scoring for the Reds, courtesy of Bellamy's assist, to help Dalgish's men on their way to an important scalp that sees the club level on points with Chelsea in their quest for Champions League football.
The outing was Maxi's first Premier League start of the season, and Clark has reserved praise for the Argentine while also highlighting the strength of Liverpool's current squad.
Clarke told Liverpoolfc.tv: "Everybody here knows the qualities of Maxi. He's been unfortunate this year that he's not had an extended run in the team, but what it does say about him is that he is a complete professional.
"When you're not in the team, it's difficult to come in every day, work hard and be prepared for your chance. Maxi has worked hard every day in training.
"Not just Maxi, but all the squad of players - they've worked hard in training, they wait for their chance. When Maxi went in, he did a fantastic job for us.
"Everybody has spoken about the squad we've got this year. We feel it's an improvement on what we inherited when Kenny and I came to the club.
"The squad is stronger this year and I think the weekend proved that. If you look at the bench, it was very strong.
"What you try to create at a club like Liverpool is competition for places. Everybody has that competition for their place now and it can only be helpful for the group going forward."
Use a Facebook account to add a comment, subject to Facebook's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Your Facebook name, photo & other personal information you make public on Facebook will appear with your comment, and may be used on ESPN's media platforms. Learn more.


text:
Presagis Sensor Products bring together a comprehensive set of optional modules and tools for the development of correlated and accurate IR and NVG scenes.
Delivered as integrated Vega Prime modules, IR and NVG displays can be easily added to any Vega Prime application. Sensor displays can be developed through either the LynX Prime graphical user interface for greater efficiency and productivity or through a C++ Application Programming Interface (API) for increased flexibility. Numerous samples are provided to enhance productivity out-of-the-box.
IR and NVG displays use the same geometry and are fully correlated with the out-the-window visual environment.
Vega Prime IR Scene computes and displays quantitative sensor images of natural features, cultural features, and dynamic objects at real-time frame rates. With the Vega Prime IR/NVG Sensor Module, users can add realistic sensor effects to scenes generated with Vega Prime IR Scene to match the characteristics of a wide range of sensors.
The Terra Vista Material Classification Module prepares and creates the sensor textures used by the scene generation software to accurately render the characteristics of the sensor scene. The module provides the accurate generation of large area geo-specific IR and NVG capable Virtual Textures, as well as geo-typical sensor texture generation tools.
TMM is an offline tool that performs the material classification of textures in a visual/sensor database. With TMM, the materials themselves are contained in a user-extensible database that also includes descriptions according to wavelength-dependent reflectance, heat-transfer, and radar properties. TMM is included with licenses of the Terra Vista Mat. TMM is an offline tool that performs the material classification of textures in a visual/sensor database.
Vega Prime IR Scene computes and displays quantitative sensor images of any environment containing natural features, cultural features, and dynamic objects. Sensor Products utilize OpenFlight, the same source geometry as Vega Prime, and provides fully correlated out the window and sensor views.
Vega Prime IR Sensor allows users to add realistic sensor effects to scenes generated with Vega Prime IR Scene that match the characteristics of a wide variety of sensors, including electro-optical (EO) imagers, night vision goggles (NVGs), and medium and long wave infrared devices.
The Vega Prime Atmospheric Module is an offline GUI-based tool that provides the atmospheric properties used in a sensor scene—including geographical location and atmospheric conditions—along with computed data—including solar and lunar energy reaching surfaces and surface temperatures—that are relevant for a given simulation. This module is used for calculating atmospheric transmission and radiance at low altitudes for line-of-sight paths within the atmosphere and for paths that intersect with the earth's surface.


text:
Thank you for asking about treatment of a blood vessel under your eye.
- If the vessel is large enough, a plastic surgeon or ophthalmologic (eye) surgeon can do minor surgery, injection or cautery to seal it.
- ND YAG Lasers are usually the only treatment for the teeny tiny ones. Best wishes.


text:
Montclair Chamber of Commerce is now taking orders for its ninth annual street banner program.
The 2014 banner promotes shopping and dining in Montclair, said Darleen Curley, president/CEO of the Montclair Chamber of Commerce.
"We want to see the business succeed and we want to help them in every way we can to bring customers to their door," she said.
Local business name will be imprinted on both sides of a vinyl fabric, 84- by 30-inch banner, which will be hung on pre-selected light poles along major thoroughfares throughout the city between January and November.
"Its great advertising for the business," she said. "I know the businesses have told us they get a response from those banners. It's good advertising and keeps their names out there."
While Central Avenue is often a popular spot for the banner program, Curley said streets such as Monte Vista Avenue and Moreno are just as valuable for visibility.
Last year the chamber sold a little more than 65 banners and the goal this year is to sell at least 70, Curley said. That's a figure the chamber has not been able to reach since before the recession, she added.
For the 2014 year, the banners will have a new look, with images of people either shopping, eating or children at a playground. In the past the chamber had used silhouette images of various items.
"I think they are vibrant and something that's really going to jump out at people, draw attention to them and the business name," Curley said.
A portion of the Montclair Chamber of Commerce street banner proceeds goes toward the Montclair Online to College program, which offers Montclair high school students the opportunity to attend Chaffey College at no cost.
Sponsorship of a street banner will directly benefit a student in Montclair, Curley said.
Curley said she met Montclair High students that have done the Online to College program.
"This gives an opportunity," she said. "One student told me, 'there's no way I could have done that without the program,'"
The chamber typically donates more than $2,000 to the program, Curley said.
"If it's great for the college therefore it's good for the community," Curley added.
Contributions may be tax-deductible.
Banner prices depend on membership, $500 for members and $550 for non-members. There are also opportunities to share a banner.
To reserve a spot, contact the chamber at 909-985-5104.


text:
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- An Avengers movie sequel, a highly anticipated Star Wars sequel and the opening of Disney's (DIS) Shanghai theme park in 2015 are all reasons why Disney shares have reached record highs. On Tuesday, shares were trading at around $84, up 10% year to date.
Despite the rise, a cloud is hanging over the company's Marvel unit, as directors continue to leave projects. That in turn leaves release dates in jeopardy.
In 2015, Disney's Marvel unit is scheduled to release both Ant-Man and Avengers: Age of Ultron. However, after losing two different directors, Ant-Man's July 17, 2015, release date appears to be in jeopardy.
Two big directors, Edgar Wright and Adam McKay, have both pulled out from Ant-Man. It took McKay only three days to decide against directing the Marvel project. Wright had been attached to an Ant-Man movie adaptation since 2006. Wright and Marvel parted ways due to disputes over the script.
Along with Ant-Man, Marvel's Daredevil television series lost its director, Drew Goddard. The television show is one of several signed in an original programming deal with Netflix (NFLX). To make matters worse, Goddard left the show to work on Sony's (SNE) adaptation of a Sinister Six movie, part of Sony's rights for Spider-Man characters -- a Marvel brand that Disney has no rights to.
Changing directors is nothing new for Marvel. The company has had a tendency to encounter disputes and see new directors come and go. The Thor and Captain America movie series saw new directors for sequels, for example. However, if the director recasting causes a delay in production and changes release dates, that could spell trouble for Disney.


text:
User:Fletcher Schneeflock
From OpenWetWare
I am a new member of OpenWetWare!
Contact Info
- Fletcher Schneeflock
- Harvard Medical School
- Address 1
- Address 2
- City, State, Country etc.
- Email me through OpenWetWare
I work in the Your Lab at XYZ University. I learned about OpenWetWare from Lab has a wiki, and I've joined because Contribute to lab wiki.
- Year, PhD, Institute
- Year, MS, Institute
- Year, BS, Institute
Research interests
- Interest 1
- Interest 2
- Interest 3
Error fetching PMID 6947258:
Error fetching PMID 13718526:
Error fetching PMID 13718526:
- Error fetching PMID 6947258:
- Error fetching PMID 13718526:
leave a comment about a paper here
- Mark Ptashne. A genetic switch. Cold Spring Harbor, N.Y.: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press, 2004. isbn:0879697164.


text:
- EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Jim Cramer's Protégé, Dave Peltier, only buys Stocks Under $10 that he thinks could potentially double. See what he's trading today with a 14-day FREE pass.
- The revenue growth came in higher than the industry average of 3.3%. Since the same quarter one year prior, revenues rose by 26.3%. This growth in revenue appears to have trickled down to the company's bottom line, improving the earnings per share.
- Although EBIX's debt-to-equity ratio of 0.24 is very low, it is currently higher than that of the industry average. Along with the favorable debt-to-equity ratio, the company maintains an adequate quick ratio of 1.12, which illustrates the ability to avoid short-term cash problems.
- EBIX has underperformed the S&P 500 Index, declining 21.77% from its price level of one year ago. The fact that the stock is now selling for less than others in its industry in relation to its current earnings is not reason enough to justify a buy rating at this time.
- Net operating cash flow has decreased to $19.28 million or 12.61% when compared to the same quarter last year. In addition, when comparing the cash generation rate to the industry average, the firm's growth is significantly lower.
-- Written by a member of TheStreet Ratings Staff
Holiday Special: Subscribe to Action Alerts PLUS to see how Jim Cramer trades his $2.5 Million+ portfolio for 51% off the list price. Your first 14-days are FREE: Sign up today to get e-mail alerts before every trade.


text:
- Subscribe
AdvertisementAdvertisementLet's Stay In Touch
- Subscribe
If you want to try a weight loss plan that will give you results, you're in luck. Watch this 1-minute video to learn more about the Flat Belly Diet weight loss plan. Join Prevention editor-in-chief Liz Vaccariello and nutrition director Cynthia Sass for Flat Belly Diet: Meet the experts.
You may unsubscribe at any time.
In this video you'll meet the authors of the Flat Belly Diet! (Rodale Inc., January 2008). If you diet and exercise and still have a hard time losing your belly fat, this may be the plan for you. You can see weight loss results in your midsection and reduce your risk of heart disease. Studies show that visceral fat that collects deep inside your belly can increase your disease risk. Excess belly fat can also raise your bad cholesterol and contribute to high blood pressure. There's a solution--the Flat Belly Diet. Just take on this weight loss challenge and find out which foods specifically work to reduce belly fat.Tags: Flat Belly Diet BasicsCopyright © 2017 Rodale Inc.
Using your Email Address{* #signInForm *} {* signInEmailAddress *} {* currentPassword *}
Or an account with{* loginWidget *}
Sign In
Welcome back, {* welcomeName *}!{* loginWidget *}
Sign In
Welcome back!
Deactivated Account
Your account has been deactivated.
Almost Done!
Please confirm the information below before signing in.{* #socialRegistrationForm *} {* emailAddress *} {* displayName *} By clicking "Sign in", you confirm that you accept our terms of service and have read and understand privacy policy.
Almost Done!
Please confirm the information below before signing in. Already have an account? Sign In.{* #registrationForm *} {* emailAddress *} {* displayName *} {* newPassword *} {* newPasswordConfirm *}
Thank you for registering!
We have sent a confirmation email to {* emailAddressData *}. Please check your email and click on the link to activate your account.
Create a new password
We'll send you a link to create a new password.{* #forgotPasswordForm *} {* signInEmailAddress *}
Create a new password
We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed.
{| current_emailAddress |}
{| foundExistingAccountText |} {| current_emailAddress |}.
{| existing_displayName |} - {| existing_provider |} : {| existing_siteName |} {| existing_createdDate |}
{| existing_provider_emailAddress |}
Sign in to complete account merge
Resend Email Verification
Sorry we could not verify that email address. Enter your email below and we'll send you another email.{* #resendVerificationForm *} {* signInEmailAddress *}
Your Verification Email Has Been Sent
Check your email for a link to reset your password.
You did it!
Thank you for verifiying your email address.
Change password
Your password has been changed
Password has been successfully updated.
Create a new password
We didn't recognize that password reset code. Enter your email address to get a new one.{* #resetPasswordForm *} {* signInEmailAddress *}
Create a new password
We've sent an email with instructions to create a new password. Your existing password has not been changed.
Linked Accounts
Link your accounts
Allows you to sign in to your account using that provider in the future.
Deactivate Account
Change password
Deactivate your Account
Are you sure you want to deactivate your account? You will no longer have access to your profile.{* deactivateAccountForm *}
Almost Done!
Please provide the information below before signing in.{* #requiredFieldsForm *} {* displayName *}


text:
• Naomi Watts (The Impossible) is in talks to join Matthew McConaughey and Ken Watanabe in Gus Van Sant's Sea of Trees. Van Sant teased her potential casting at Cannes, where he hopes to shop the film. The drama follows an American ex-pat intent on taking his life in Japan's Suicide Forest (or, the Sea of Trees) until he runs into Watanabe's character — a fellow lost soul — and they both decide to find a way out of the forest together. Watts would play McConaughey's wife in segments told in flashback. She currently has three movies in post including Birdman, St. Vincent De Van Nuys with Melissa McCarthy and Bill Murray, and Noah Baumbach's While We're Young, with Ben Stiller and Adam Driver. [THR]
• Sony has acquired the rights to author Shane Kuhn's The Intern's Handbook: A Thriller as a starring vehicle for Dave Franco (Neighbors, brother of James). It's about an elite network of assassins out to kill corporate execs and posing as interns to do so. Oren Uziel (22 Jump Street) will pen the script. [THR]
• Bachelorette director Leslye Headland has added Amanda Peet (The Way Way Back), Jason Mantzoukas (The League), and Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is the New Black) to her comedy Sleeping With Other People, about a womanizer (Jason Sudeikis) and a cheater (Alison Brie) who decide to try being in a platonic relationship. [Deadline]
• Halle Berry will play a mother desperate to get her son back in Kidnap. Luis Prieto (Pusher) is directing. [Deadline]
• Nicolas Cage will play an NYU professor whose son disappears from a Halloween parade in the supernatural thriller Pay the Ghost from director Uli Edel (The Baader Meinhof Complex). [Variety]
• The Raid star Yayan Ruhian will join Takashi Miike's Yakuza Apocalypse: The Great War of the Underworld, which the report calls "the world's first Yakuza vampire movie." [Screen Daily]
• Zoey Deutch (Vampire Academy) will lead up the rom-com Cover Girl about a Queens girl who heads to Cambridge Business School. Sue Kramer (Gray Matters) is directing. [Deadline]
PREVIOUSLY: Kathryn Bigelow to direct Tom Hardy in True American


text:
The Transitional Care Model: Translating Research into Practice and Policy
On September 19, 2011, Mary Naylor made this presentation at the 2011 Annual Conference. Select to access the PowerPoint® presentation (3.4 MB).
Slide 1
The Transitional Care Model: Translating Research into Practice and Policy
Mary D. Naylor, PhD, RN, FAAN
Marion S. Ware Professor in Gerontology
Director, NewCourtland Center for Transitions and Health
University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing
Slide 2
Transitional Care
- Transitional care—range of time limited services and environments that complement primary care and are designed to ensure health care continuity and avoid preventable poor outcomes among at risk populations as they move from one level of care to another, among multiple providers and across settings.
Slide 3
The Case for Transitional Care
- High rates of medical errors.
- Serious unmet needs.
- Poor satisfaction with care.
- High rates of preventable readmissions.
- Tremendous human and cost burden.
Slide 4
Major Affordable Care Act Provisions
- Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation.
- Community-Based Care Transitions Program.
- Patient Centered Medical Homes.
- Shared Savings Program (ACOs).
- Federal Coordinated Health Care Office.
- Payment Innovation (Bundled Payments).
Slide 5
Context: Acute Care Episode
Image: Figure shows the following process:
- Population At Risk.
- Acute Phase.
- Post Acute / Rehab Phase.
- Secondary Prevention.
- Trajectory 1 (T1) Relatively healthy adult with onset of new chronic illness.
- Trajectory 2 (T2) Adult with multiple chronic conditions.
- Trajectory 3 (T3) Adults at end of life.
Adapted from the National Quality Forum (NQF) steering committee on Measurement Framework: Evaluating Efficiency Across Patient-Focused Episodes of Care. The committee's report presents the NQF-endorsed measurement framework for assessing efficiency, and ultimately value, associated with the care over the course of an episode of illness and sets forth a vision to guide ongoing and future efforts.
Slide 6
Published Evidence
- 21 RCTs of diverse "hospital to home" innovations targeting primarily chronically ill older adults.
- 9/21, + impact on at least one measure of rehospitalization plus other health outcomes.
- Effective interventions.
- Multidimensional and span settings.
- Use inter-professional teams with primarily nurses, as "hubs".
Naylor MD, Aiken LH, Kurtzman ET, Olds DM, & Hirschman KB. (2011) THE CARE SPAN—The Importance of Transitional Care in Achieving Health Reform. Health Affairs 30(4):746-754.
Slide 7
Different Goals of Evidence-Based Interventions
- Address gaps in care and promote effective "hand-offs".
- Address "root causes" of poor outcomes with focus on longer-term value.
Slide 8
Transitional Care Model (TCM)
- Screening.
- Engaging Elder & Caregiver.
- Managing Symptoms.
- Educating/ Promoting Self-Management.
- Collaborating.
- Assuring Continuity.
- Coordinating Care.
- Maintaining Relationship.
Slide 9
Unique Features
Care is delivered and coordinated:
- ...by same advanced practice nurse.
- ...in hospitals, skilled nursing facilities (SNFs), and homes.
- ...seven days per week.
- ...using evidence-based protocol.
- ...with focus on long term outcomes.
Slide 10
Core Components
- Holistic, person/family centered approach.
- Nurse-coordinated, team model.
- Protocol guided, streamlined care.
- Single "point person" across episode of care (relational/management continuity).
- Information systems that span settings (communication continuity).
- Focus on increasing value over long term.
Slide 11
Across Reported RCTs, TCM has...
- Increased time to first readmission or death.
- Improved physical function and quality of life*.
- Increased patient satisfaction.
- Decreased total all-cause readmissions.
- Decreased total health care costs.
*Most recently completed RCT only.
Slide 12
Image: A bar chart labeled TCM's Impact on Readmission Rates After Index Hospitalization compares TCM Group with Control Group at 6 weeks1, at 26 weeks2, and at 52 weeks3.
1 Naylor MD, Brooten D, Jones R, Lavizzo-Mourey R, Mezey M, & Pauly MV. Comprehensive discharge planning for the hospitalized elderly. Ann Intern Med 1994;120:999-1006.
2 Naylor MD, Brooten D, Campbell R, Jacobsen BS, Mezey MD, Pauly MV, & Schwartz JS. Comprehensive discharge planning and home follow-up of hospitalized elders: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 1999;281:613-620.
3 Naylor MD, Brooten DA, Campbell RL, Maislin G, McCauley KM, & Schwartz JS. Transitional care of older adults hospitalized with heart failure: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:675-684.
Slide 13
TCM's Impact on Total Health Care Costs*
Image: A bar chart labeled TCM's Impact on Total Health Care Cost* compares TCM Group with Control Group at 26 weeks** and at 52 weeks***.
* Total costs were calculated using average Medicare reimbursements for hospital readmissions, ED visits, physician visits, and care provided by visiting nurses and other healthcare personnel. Costs for TCM care is included in the intervention group total.
** Naylor MD, Brooten D, Campbell R, Jacobsen BS, Mezey MD, Pauly MV, & Schwartz JS. Comprehensive discharge planning and home follow-up of hospitalized elders: a randomized clinical trial. JAMA 1999;281:613-620.
*** Naylor MD, Brooten DA, Campbell RL, Maislin G, McCauley KM, & Schwartz JS. Transitional care of older adults hospitalized with heart failure: a randomized, controlled trial. J Am Geriatr Soc 2004;52:675-684.
Slide 14
Barriers to Widespread Adoption
- Organization of care.
- Regulatory challenges.
- Quality and financial incentives.
- Culture of caring.
Slide 15
Translating TCM into Practice
Penn research team formed partnerships with Aetna Corporation and Kaiser Permanente to test "real world" applications of research-based model of care among high risk elders.
Funded by The Commonwealth Fund and the following foundations: Jacob and Valeria Langeloth, The John A. Hartford, Gordon & Betty Moore, and California HealthCare; guided by National Advisory Committee (NAC).
Slide 16
National Advisory Committee
Images: A group of logos is shown.
Slide 17
Project Goals (Aetna)
- Test TCM in defined market.
- Document facilitators and barriers.
- Present findings to Aetna decision makers.
- Widely disseminate findings.
Slide 18
Tools of Translation
- Patient screening and recruitment.
- Orientation of nurses (web-based modules).
- Documentation and quality monitoring (clinical information system).
- Quality improvement (case conferences grounded in root cause analysis).
- Evaluation.
Slide 19
Key Indicators of Success
- Decisions by Aetna re: adoption.
- Decisions by other insurers and providers to implement model.
- Use of findings by CMS and insurers to reimburse evidence-based transitional care.
Slide 20
Value = [Improved] Quality/Satisfaction / [Relative to] Health Resource Utilization (Costs)
Environment: Extant comprehensive system of geriatric telephonic care management.
Question: Does the Transitional Care Model offer greater value in this environment?
Slide 21
- Improvements in all quality measures.
- Increased patient and physician satisfaction.
- Reductions in rehospitalizations through 3 months.
- Cost savings of $2170 per member through one year.
All significant at p < 0.05.
Naylor, MD, et al. (2011). High-value transitional care: translation of research into practice. Journal of Evaluation in Clinical Practice. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2753.2011.01659.x.
Slide 22
Would cognitively impaired hospitalized older adults and their caregivers benefit from TCM?
Funding: Marian S. Ware Alzheimer Program, and National Institute on Aging, R01AG023116, (2005-2010).
Slide 23
Time to First Readmission
Image: A chart labeled "Time to First Readmission" shows readmission times decreasing.
Slide 24
Mean Number of All-Cause Rehospitalizations Through Six Months
Image: A line chart labeled "Mean Number of All-Cause Rehospitalizations Through Six Months" shows rehospitalizations decreasing.
Slide 25
Mean Number of Total All-Cause Rehospitalization Days Through Six Months
Image: A line chart labeled "Mean Number of Total All-Cause Rehospitalization Days Through Six Months" shows rehospitalization days decreasing.
Slide 26
What do we know about effects of transitions among elderly long-term care recipients over time?
Funding: National Institute on Aging, National Institute of Nursing Research, R01AG025524, (2006-2011)
Slide 27
Does the TCM add value to the Patient Centered Medical Home?
Funding: Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation, Rita and Alex Hillman Foundation and the Jonas Center for Excellence.
Slide 28
The TCM...
- Focuses on transitions of high-risk cognitively intact and impaired older adults across multiple settings.
- Has been successfully translated into practice.
- Has been recognized by the Coalition for Evidence-Based Policy as an innovation meeting "top-tier" evidence standards.
Slide 29
Implementation Progress
- Aetna—expansion of TCM proposed as part of Aetna's Strategic Plan.
- University of Pennsylvania Health System—adopted TCM (Aetna and Blue Cross reimbursing).
- Other health care systems adapting.
- Experience informing implementation of ACA provisions.
Slide 30
Key Lessons
- Solving complex problems will require multidimensional solutions.
- Evidence is necessary but not sufficient.
- Change is needed in structures, care processes, and health professionals' roles and relationships to each other and people they serve.
- Overcoming inertia requires substantial force.
Slide 31
Transformational Drivers At National Level
- National goals, endorsed measures and public reporting platforms that focus on transitions.
- Large scale pilots of evidence-based TC.
- Stretch performance targets with more generous rewards for higher performance.
- Distribution of rewards across providers/health care professionals involved.
- Enhanced preparation of current/emerging work force.
Slide 32
Transformational Drivers At Local Level
- Strong champions.
- Provider awareness of what works and does not work.
- Clearly defined, aligned and actionable goals.
- Organizational commitment (C-Suite and front line).
- Upfront + ongoing investment in care teams.
- Shared accountability for higher value.
Slide 33
Image: A newspaper article titled "Getting Patients Back on Their Feet Faster" is shown.


text:
2a Cramond Road South
Davidson's Mains
Tel: 0131 336 2060
Castle: April through October: guided tour at 2pm every day except Friday.
November through March: guided tour at 2pm Saturday and Sunday only.
Gardens only (free admission):
April through September: 9am - 8pm;
October through March: 9am - 5pm
and receive email updates
Become a friend of the museums.
Trip Advisor
Follow @EdinCulture
"My wife and I greatly enjoyed the pleasant and informative two o'clock tour of Lauriston Castle. Well worth the visit."
(Lauriston Castle)
"My wife and I greatly enjoyed the pleasant and informative two o'clock tour of Lauriston Castle. Well worth the visit."
(Lauriston Castle)
When you step inside Lauriston Castle, you see it just as it was in 1926, when it was left to the nation by the last private owner, Mrs Reid.
The Castle and the collections it contains is one of Scotland's greatest gifts. Collections include, Italian Furniture, Sheffield Plate, Crossley Wool Mosaics and Blue John ornaments. The interiors of the house are the work of Mrs Reid's husband, Mr W R Reid, the owner of Morison & Co., a leading Edinburgh cabinet making business.
The beautiful grounds were laid out by William Henry Playfair in the 1840s. Much of the planting dates to this period. The award-winning Japanese Friendship garden, gifted by the prefecture of Kyoto, is a tranquil place to contemplate.
Find out more about Lauriston Castle and its fascinating history.
Find out more about the collections in this fabulous home that has been preserved exactly as it was in Edwardian times.
Check out our opening hours and where to find us.
Find out about events and lectures being held at Lauriston Castle.
Information about events and other activities at Lauriston Castle for schools and community groups
'Gentlemen's houses built all castle-wise'?
'Gentlemen's houses built all castle-wise'?
In 1636 Sir William Brereton described the fashion for 'Gentlemen's houses built all castle-wise' – houses built for prestigious effect as tower houses or castles; even though their defensive structures were no longer strictly necessary.
Lauriston was just such a castle, built as a country 'Villa' yet still in easy reach of Edinburgh. A place where its wealthy and powerful owners could escape from the demands of business and politics, particularly during the summer months, in order to leave behind the smells and bustle of the city for a life of semi-rural leisure, dignified by intellectual and creative recreation.


text:
Near Hwy 2, Ironwood MI 49938 $159,950
Features of Near Hwy 2 Ironwood MI 49938
- ResidentialProperty Home
- Status: Active
- Body of Water: Superior
- County: Gogebic MI
- Property Tax Year: 0
- Listing Company: Compass Land Consultants, Inc.
Property Description for Near Hwy 2 Ironwood MI 49938
Near Hwy 2 Ironwood MI 49938 - Absolutley breathtaking panoramic views of the big lake they call Gitche Gumee. Just up the shoreline from fabled Little Girls Point this Lake Superior parcel offers seclusion and lots of elbow room. The 3.3 acre parcel is covered with mature maple and pine and has over 258 feet of hard to describe rocky shale shoreline that is the most interesting shoreline one could ever imagine. Multiple colored layered bands of rock defy the eyes, this is something you have to see to appreciate. There is a place to get down to the gin clear waters of the lake to launch your kayak or just take in the immense views. This is coastal living in the midwest at its finest on Michigans "North Coast". Watch the storms as they approach or the big ships as they pass by out to sea. You'll never get tired of the views as they're always changing.
Land Features
- Waterfront/Access: Y
|MLS Number
|New Status
|Previous Status
|Activity Date
|New List Price
|Previous List Price
|Sold Price
|Jul 26 2017 4:19PM
|Jul 23 2017 2:17AM
|Jan 5 2015 11:58AM
Estimated Monthly Payment
Make An Appointment
Contact Shorewest
Get More Info
Receive more detailed information on this propertyAsk a Question
Community Homes Near Near Hwy 2
Buyer understands that the information which is contained on Data pages is obtained from a number of different sources and which has not been independently verified or confirmed by the various real estate brokers and agents who have been and are involved in this transaction. If any particular measurement or data element is important or material to buyer, Buyer assumes all responsibility and liability to research, verify and confirm said data element and measurement. REALTOR *MLS* Equal Housing Opportunity


text:
Membership in the NREA Supplier's Group entitles your organization to participate in the social events at the following rural electric events:
A social hour is sponsored by the Suppliers Group at each of these events. The sponsorship of these functions is covered by the annual fees. The annual fee is a nominal fee for a company's participation and more economical than attempting to individually sponsor social functions.
During these events people from the rural electrics get a chance to visit with the representatives from your organization. Each company's name will be published in a brochure distributed to meeting participants at each of these above events.
As a member of the NREA Suppliers Group, your organization and representative(s) are also listed in the NREA Membership Directory published by NREA each spring. You will also receive a free copy of this directory.
New Membership and Renewal Rate: $350
This fee represents the basic cost for sponsorship and promotion for your organization (two individuals) and allows the listing of your company name and two individuals, as well as participation in the NREA Suppliers Group-sponsored events listed above by two representatives of your company.


text:
Metal leaf
From CAMEO
A very thin sheet of metal. Some metals, such as gold, silver, palladium, platinum, aluminum, tin and Dutch metal (brass) are ductile enough to be beaten or rolled into very thin sheets for use in gilding.
Sources Checked for Data in Record
- Ralph Mayer, A Dictionary of Art Terms and Techniques, Harper and Row Publishers, New York, 1969 (also 1945 printing)


text:
The Library
Measuring forces between protein fibers by microscopy
Jones, C. W. (Christopher W.), Wang, J. C., Briehl, R. W. and Taylor, Matthew S.. (2005) Measuring forces between protein fibers by microscopy. Biophysical Journal, Vol.88 (No.4). pp. 2433-2441. ISSN 0006-3495
WRAP_Jones_measuring_forces.pdf - Requires a PDF viewer such as GSview, Xpdf or Adobe Acrobat Reader
Download (222Kb)
Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1529/biophysj.104.050856
We propose a general scheme for measuring the attraction between mechanically frustrated semiflexible fibers by measuring their thermal fluctuations and shape. We apply this analysis to a system of sickle hemoglobin (HbS) fibers that laterally attract one another. These fibers appear to "zip" together before reaching mechanical equilibrium due to the existence of cross-links into a dilute fiber network. We are also able to estimate the rigidities of the fibers. These rigidities are found to be consistent with sickle hemoglobin "single" fibers 20 nm in diameter, despite recent experiments indicating that fiber bundling sometimes occurs. Our estimate of the magnitude of the interfiber attraction for HbS fibers is in the range 8 ± 7 kBT/μm, or 4 ± 3 kBT/μm if the fibers are assumed, a priori to be single fibers (such an assumption is fully consistent with the data). This value is sufficient to bind the fibers, overcoming entropic effects, although extremely chemically weak. Our results are compared to models for the interfiber attraction that include depletion and van der Waals forces. This technique should also facilitate a similar analysis of other filamentous protein assembles in the future, including β-amyloid, actin, and tubulin.
|Item Type:
|Journal Article
|Q Science > QR Microbiology
|Faculty of Science > Physics
|Library of Congress Subject Headings (LCSH):
|Hemoglobin polymorphisms, Protein binding -- Research, Proteins -- Affinity labeling, Van der Waals forces, Biochemisty
|Journal or Publication Title:
|Biophysical Journal
|Biophysical Society
|Official Date:
|April 2005
|Page Range:
|pp. 2433-2441
|Identification Number:
|Peer Reviewed
|Access rights to Published version:
|Open Access
Briehl, 1995 R.W. Briehl, Nucleation, fiber growth and melting, and domain formation and structure in sickle cell hemoglobin gels, J. Mol. Biol. 245 (1995), pp. 710–723.
Briehl and Guzman, 1994 R.W. Briehl and A.E. Guzman, Fragility and structure of hemoglobin S fibers and gels and their consequences for gelation kinetics and rheology, Blood 83 (1994), pp. 573–579.
Cowan, 1998 G. Cowan, Statistical Data Analysis, Oxford University Press, Oxford, UK (1998).
Eaton and Hofrichter, 1990 W.A. Eaton and J. Hofrichter, Sickle cell hemoglobin polymerization, Adv. Protein Chem. 40 (1990), pp. 63–279.
Gittes et al., 1993 F. Gittes, B. Mickay, J. Nettleton and J. Howard, Flexural rigidity of microtubules and actin filaments measured from thermal fluctuations in shape, J. Cell Biol. 120 (1993), pp. 923–934.
Jones et al., 2003 C.W. Jones, J.C. Wang, F.A. Ferrone, R.W. Briehl and M.S. Turner, Interactions between sickle hemoglobin fibers, Faraday Discuss. 123 (2003), pp. 221–236.
Landau and Lifshitz, 1986 L.D. Landau and E.M. Lifshitz, Theory of Elasticity, Butterworth Heinemann Press, Oxford, UK (1986).
Turner et al., 2003 M.S. Turner, R.W. Briehl, F.A. Ferrone and R. Josephs, Twisted protein aggregates and disease: the stability of sickle hemoglobin fibers, Phys. Rev. Lett. 90 (2003), p. 128103.
Turner et al., 2002 M.S. Turner, J.C. Wang, C.W. Jones, F.A. Ferrone, R. Josephs and R.W. Briehl, Fluctuations in self-assembled sickle haemoglobin fibers, Langmuir 18 (2002), pp. 7182–7187.
Wang et al., 2002 J.C. Wang, M.S. Turner, G. Agarwal, S. Kwong, R. Josephs, F.A. Ferrone and R.W. Breihl, Micromechanics of isolated sickle cell hemoglobin fibers: bending moduli and persistence lengths, J. Mol. Biol. 315 (2002), pp. 601–612.
Request changes or add full text files to a record
Actions (login required)
|View Item
Downloads per month over past year


text:
LOCATION: Sparta, KY
Discover the art of stock car racing at the mighty Kentucky speedway as you slide behind the wheel of a car that's seen real action in actual NASCAR events.
This is your chance to follow in the tire marks of your stock car heroes as you push the pedal to the metal for eight white hot laps under the guidance of seasoned racing pros. In a simulated race, where passing other cars is all part of the fun, you'll compete against the clock and the other cars on the track as you sprint to the checkered flag.
Opened in 2000, this track allows you the chance to drive a fully race-proven stock car around a 1.5 mile banked oval. You'll be able to get up to full racing speed on the 1,600-foot backstretch and hear the engine howl as you pass other drivers. With 12 miles of driving - that's 6 laps of the track – you'll enjoy the perfect introduction to stock car racing and take home memories to last a lifetime.
It's not just the VIPs who have first class treatment here. The track has only been open 13 years, but has become so well-liked that it has already expanded its initial crowd capacity to host the incredibly popular Sprint Cup series. You'll be driving a similar car, following the same racing line as your heroes, coming within inches of the walls and speeding down the backstretch.
Drivers must be aged 18 years or over and have a valid driver's license. All racing suits, helmets and safety equipment are provided.
Race cars do not have doors. All drivers must have must have the ability to climb through a 15" high by 28" wide window that sits 35" from the ground. Must be at least 5' tall and maximum height is 6'4". Waist and chest can be no bigger than 52".
This experience takes place on pre-selected dates throuout the year. 2017 dates are:
|Saturday, June 17, 2017
|Sunday, June 18, 2017
|Saturday, August 5, 2017
|Sunday, August 6, 2017
|Saturday, October 7, 2017
|Sunday, October 8, 2017


text:
Soprano Saxophone 7 from Pachelbel's Canon for 7 Bb Soprano Saxophones & 1 Bass Saxophone
An arrangement of the Pachelbel Kanon for 7 Bb Soprano Saxophones & 1 Bass Saxophone!
In his lifetime, Pachelbel was renowned primarily for his organ and other keyboard music, whereas today he is also recognized as an important composer of church and chamber music. Little of his chamber music survives, however. Only Musikalische Ergötzung—a collection of partitas published during Pachelbel's lifetime—is known, apart from a few isolated pieces in manuscripts. The Canon and Gigue in D major is one such piece. A single 19th-century manuscript copy of them survives, Mus.MS 16481/8 in the Berlin State Library. It contains two more chamber suites. Another copy, previously in Hochschule der Künste in Berlin, is now lost. The circumstances of the piece's composition are wholly unknown. One writer hypothesized that the Canon may have been composed for Johann Christoph Bach's wedding, on 23 October 1694, which Pachelbel attended. Johann Ambrosius Bach, Pachelbel, and other friends and family provided music for the occasion. Johann Christoph Bach, the oldest brother of Johann Sebastian Bach, was a pupil of Pachelbel.
The Canon (without the accompanying gigue) was first published in 1919 by scholar Gustav Beckmann, who included the score in his article on Pachelbel's chamber music. His research was inspired and supported by renowned early music scholar and editor Max Seiffert, who in 1929 published his arrangement of the Canon and Gigue in his Organum series. However, that edition contained numerous articulation marks and dynamics not in the original score. Furthermore, Seiffert provided tempi he considered right for the piece, but that were not supported by later research. The Canon was first recorded in 1940 by Arthur Fiedler, and a popular recording of the piece was made in 1968 by the Jean-François Paillard chamber orchestra.
Buy this part now!
You are purchasing a high quality PDF file suitable for printing. More details.
Already purchased!
You have already purchased this part. To download and print the PDF file of this part, click the 'Print' button below.
The purchases page in your account also shows your items available to print.
This part is free!
Which method of viewing music should I use?
Score Exchange has two methods to display previews of music: seView which uses regular html and javascipt and the Scorch plug-in from Avid which needs to be downloaded and installed onto your computer. Both have advantages and disadvantages:
You do not need to install any additional software to use seView.
Scorch is a free plug-in from Avid for displaying and printing music. It can also play the music that you're seeing. As modern web browsers are updated, Scorch is no longer compatible with many browsers. Scorch has never been compatible with mobile devices and some web browsers on Mac computers.
If your web browser does not install Scorch automatically, you can click here to download and install scorch manually.
This part was submitted by Keith Terrett. If you wish to perform, record, or broadcast this music then you should contact them first.
In order to submit this part to ScoreExchange.com Keith Terrett has declared that they own the copyright to this work in its entirety or that they have been granted permission from the copyright holder to use their work. If you believe that this part should be not available here because it infringes your or someone elses copyright, please report this part using the copyright abuse form.


text:
'Tornado Dog' Accidentally Euthanized at OKC Shelter
An Oklahoma City woman says a dog she found after the May 31st tornado was euthanized at the Oklahoma City Animal shelter earlier this month. "The only reason I took her there, was because I was hoping that her owners would find her," Sarah Sheets said.
(Check out our update with the dog's original owners)
Sheets first saw the dog just a day after the tornado touched down less than 1/2 a mile from her home, she and neighbors kept the dog overnight, "She was so sweet, I didn't even have to have a leash on her, she would just follow you," Sheets said.
She describes the dog as about 40 pounds and a dark colored mix, "I called her Stormy," Sheets said. She found the dog off Woodward avenue in the Linwood Place neighborhood off I-44. "I brought her in Tuesday, and I think she was euthanized Saturday," Sheets added.
At the Oklahoma City Animal Shelter a representative told Fox 25 news that an intake representative failed to label Stormy as a storm dog, and she was euthanized in the normal amount of time, instead of the 30 days promised by the shelter. They call it an unfortunate mistake and have dealt with the worker who made the error. The shelter is also incredibly full, they have more than 800 animals right now, normally they have about 500.
"I had explained to her (the worker) that she had a place to go, and she was a storm dog," Sarah Sheets added, "This is not a mistake, I don't even know what this is." Sheets wants the policy changed at the shelter, so that those who surrender animals have the option of a phone call, before an animal is killed, " I want the policy changed," Sheets added, "It breaks my heart that I was responsible for her death."
The Oklahoma City animal shelter has hundreds of animals both normally and those displaced from the tornado, all those dogs and cats are now available for adoption.


text:
Let the renovation begin… finally! The renovation work is underway at Osprey Point with the focus on re-grassing all of the tees, fairways and greens with Paspalum (the same grass we have on the Ocean Course), return the greens to their original size and contours, build a new practice green, rebuild all the bunkers, add nine new forward tees, laser level all tees boxes & improve drainage while re-contouring the 2nd & 18th fairways. All of this by October! There will be a few other minor tweaks around the course as well. Overall the golf course will not see wholesale changes, just rejuvenating and updating the course to return it to gem that so many have come to enjoy so much.
The first thing the crew will tackle is redesigning the putting green. The new putting green at Osprey Point will be approx. 10,000 sq. ft. compared to the approx. 3500 sq. ft. old practice green. By the time you read this, all 18 greens will have been stripped of the old grass, revealing the original size of the greens. I think people are going to be very surprised how big these greens will be. During this first week the crew has also stripped the driving range of all the grass, laser leveled it and added drainage. One addition to the driving range at Osprey, players will now have a practice bunker.
Stay tuned for weekly updates as we progress through the summer.


text:
Since TWD thread did the same, why not do it here. Share your thoughts and reasons as to why you like the characters you like.
Bloody Mary - Badass, tough, sarcastic(in a funny way), devious, cunning, sexy, charismatic. Shit, I could go on. I fucking love this girl. She even managed to become my favorite gaming character in history! As of now at least. Hell, she is so badass, she gave the Big Bad Wolf a nightmare! If you can pull that off, then you've got my respect. I also have a big weakness for strong women. I just love women that are capable and badass and can just overall kick my ass. A little sick, sorry.
Bigby Wolf - He's a badass. Not just because he's the main character, but because he proves his worth. That's all I have to say.
The Woodsman - I love this dude! From the beginning, I thought he was a sack of shit. But by the end of episode 1 and later on, I felt bad for him and wanted to actually be-friend him. The thing that got to me was how he openly admitted that he's done fighting with Bigby and just wants to be at peace. At that point, I treated him with nothing but respect. Hell, he's actually pretty nice when he ain't drunk! And that tag team fight against Jersey was purely badass. I'm pretty sure Telltale didn't just specifically use HIM there for nothing!
Nerissa - A sweet girl that I felt extremely bad for! It's a damn shame she had to go through things like prostitution! Whenever someone talked down on her, I'd shut them up! She's even better than Snow White, and I honestly ship her with Bigby. I don't care about canon at this point, I feel a spark between them!
Jersey Devil - It's a shame we didn't see anymore of him in this game. Hopefully more in a future installment. I liked this guys character design. It looked badass to me. It actually fits what a trashy piece of shit Pawn shop owner would look like. And when his true form was revealed was even more badasserrerer. I also like the way he talks. He, along with almost all the other villains are sarcastic, funny, devious, and just so god damn mothatfuckin charismatic!
The Crooked Man - A very sly evil doer, that's for sure. The thing I like about TCM was how professional he was, and how he is capable of finding his way out of a tough spot in anything! (except getting killed) During the trial, I just kept thinking, "Damn, this guy is smart!"
Grendel - Annoyed the shit out of me like Georgie at first. But then I grew onto the guy for his loyalty. If you WEREN'T a complete piece of shit to him, he'd actually be a little ok with you. And I thought the moment when he was high was funny.
Snow White - I liked her in Ep. 1, 2, 4, and 5. However, in Ep. 3, she pissed me off. She seemed like a really sweet lady in the first episode, but gradually hardened over the course of the next few episodes. I still have to admit, I have a soft spot for her.
Bufkin - Another funny character, except not sarcastic. I just like how Bufkin was usually there to help. I saw no wrong in him whatsoever. He also said one of the funniest lines in the game: "What did you want me to do? Yank on his hair? I'm only 3 feet tall, there are limits here!"
Georgie Porgie - I actually didn't like this guy at first. He annoyed the living hell out of me, so I beat him to a pulp. But then I replayed Ep. 2 and started to love how sarcastic and smarmy he is. Sarcastic in a way that didn't make me want to kill him. It was the funny kind. And, I hope you don't think bad of me for feeling this way, but I loved treating this dude as my punching bag. I found his reactions funny. Hehe


text:
found a new home!
Plenty of my friends are looking
for one too. Find a pet to adopt.
I am already neutered, housetrained, up to date with shots, good with kids, good with dogs, and not good with cats.
Jameson is a handsome male German Shepherd who is approximately 7-8 years old. He is a senior but acts much younger. Loves to run around and be in water. Jameson is great with people and other dogs but not good with cats. He was brought to a shelter and it doesn't appear that anyone paid too much attention to him in his previous home but he is really blossoming in his foster home. His foster mom reports that he is doing well with learning his commands - sit, stay, back - and is very much improved with his leash walking. Jameson would be an excellent family dog and would love to have a home of his own.
If you would like to make Jameson part of your family, please copy the link below and apply.
Each dog's adoption fee varies depending on the age of the dog.
$300 for any dog 1 year and younger (PUPPY)
$250 for any dog 1-6 years (YOUNG & ADULT)
$200 for any dog 7 years (ADULT SENIOR)
All our adoptable dogs are up to date on vaccinations, heartworm testing, monthly preventative, and have been spayed or neutered.
Everyone must submit an application before an appointment is made to meet the dogs. Dogs are introduced to prospective adopters BY APPOINTMENT ONLY.
All dogs are fostered in TN unless stated otherwise.
***Not able to adopt? Consider FOSTERING one of our four-legged friends***
Donations to help us care for all the dogs in our program are also greatly appreciated and may be made from our main petfinder page: http://IDGSR.petfinder.com
Jameson, a Portland German Shepherd Dog dog was adopted! Here's how you can benefit by looking at adoption as an option to buying a German Shepherd Dog for sale in Portland, or seeking a German Shepherd Dog dog from a breeder in Portland.


text:
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Winemaking, South Philly Style: Part One
4 comments:
- Carla said...
So did you take any wine home? i wouldn't mind trying it myself.
- September 18, 2008 at 10:38 PM
- Lauren said...
the wine takes a year or so to age and a couple weeks to make. This weekend is the next step. We have tons of last years wine though. I haven't tasted it yet, but if it is decent, and you are a very lucky blogger mentor, maybe you'll get gifted with some. :)
- September 19, 2008 at 6:24 AM
- Carla said...
So you come back next year and take home the wine you made? I should look into local wineries and see if I can do the same thing.
Ooo we could exchange packages! Probably not right away because it takes me forever to find the perfect stuff. Plus I want to know your likes/dislikes so I don't mail anything horrible heehee Perhaps with the holidays in a few months, maybe we could do a Christmas package (assuming you celebrate Christmas)?
- September 19, 2008 at 11:05 AM
- Lauren said...
@Carla, ok, I am JUST now getting to your comment . . . my husband and his father have been making wine with the same guys for 14 years. They own their own set up in the basement of one guys store. So they are in charge of it all year round and check it periodically. They kind of are the winery, except they don't grow the grapes, they buy them.
We should definitely exchange packages- Christmas sounds like a perfect time!
- September 21, 2008 at 7:30 PM


text:
Engineering Technology Associates (ETA) announced that it will release its Blank Size Engineering module for the NX environment, called BSE-in-NX, later this month. According to the company, the solution is a complete toolset for accurately predicting flat blank profiles, optimal nesting layouts and forming feasibility for 3D part models. It is now available for users of Siemens' NX digital product development software, via an icon on the NX toolbar.
BSE-in-NX can be used by cost estimators to calculate blank outlines and determine ideal nesting layouts and material usage for accurate quoting and by product designers to evaluate the formability of new designs, the company says. The functions are available within the NX user interface and operate directly on the NX model without data translation.
"Particularly important to tool & die makers in the automotive supply chain, BSE-in-NX provides NX users easy access to blanking, nesting, and simulation technology," said Arthur Tang, vice president of ETA. "This accurate and timely information enables product designers to evaluate material utilization rate, forming concerns during the product design stage and enables tool and die makers to fine-tune cost estimates to compete more effectively in the marketplace."
BSE-in-NX is the first product to be released under the current partnership between ETA and Siemens, which established ETA as a Foundation Partner in the Siemens' Partner Program. Foundation Partners are able to participate in specifically defined joint sales and marketing activities with Siemens.
For more information, visit Engineering Technology Associates.
Sources: Press materials received from the company and additional information gleaned from the company's website.


text:
Member since 11/16/2011
- 1 total post
- 1 comment
Recent comments from JessJan
I live in Denver also and I am interested in the procedure but having a hard time locating a facility. Can you please let me where you had it done. You look great by the way! READ COMMENT


text:
An excellent article in the Kansas City Star (hat tip: jk): "Here in Oklahoma City, where the Sooners and Cowboys have long ruled the sports landscape, it's an NBA team with an underwhelming 17-46 record that's capturing the time and attention of Oklahomans. And with the Ford Center sitting at the center of the Thunder's ascension, the Big 12 tournament that's rolling into town this week is no longer the only high-profile ticket in town. Take notice, Kansas City. This is the impact an NBA franchise can have in that time between the Super Bowl and the start of baseball."
The Lost Ogle on the Swiss diff: "Before the trade deadline, most Oklahomans knew only that Switzerland produces good chocolate, helpful pocketknives, secretive banks, and hot blondes. Little did we know that the country could also provide difference making basketball players. An afterthought dealt by the Bulls after their "blockbuster" trade which netted them John Salmons overloaded the team at the wing, Thabo Sefolosha's being moved was not picked up by the media until well after the league's deadline had expired. Just mere weeks later, the Thunder's acquisition of the Swiss national in return for a late first round pick in a weak draft class is already being billed as the steal of this year's trade season."
Dime had a Q&A with Nick Collison and Jeff Green: "Dime: So I was just talking to Nick about the move to Oklahoma City. How are you liking it so far? Jeff Green: Oklahoma is wonderful. Great people and the weather is lovely. Different from where I grew up in the Maryland/D.C. area. You know, everything is fast paced, a lot of buildings. Oklahoma is kind of relaxed and always willing to help and lend a hand. It's a lot of space, ya know. It's quiet. I think it's good for us, gives us a lot of down time. Time to relax." And you got to love the answer about going to eat after every game and going bowling with Russell and KD. I love that that these guys are best friends.
An endorsement for Scott Brooks: "Brooks should become head coach. The Thunder, thanks to GM Sam Presti, have got everything else right recently, so making the former assistant the full-time sideline boss is likely. Ignore Oklahoma City's mediocre record. This organization has momentum. And Presti, a young executive groomed by the San Antonio Spurs, deserves much of the credit for the turnaround."
Shoals talking Most Improved Player: "I had Kevin Durant as my no-brainer pick. Once the Thunder made their coaching switch, Durant went from rising star to superstar seemingly overnight. When serious hoops aficionados like Kelly Dwyer make a case for Durant as the best small forward in the West, it's hard to imagine not handing the former Longhorn the MIP by default. After all, no one who got better in 2008-09 ended up as good as Durant. But Durant was supposed to be this good; if the award simply went to high lottery picks who took one season to come into their own, there would be no point in voting. What's more, KD closed out his rookie campaign with two months that, while they didn't match the brilliance he's shown this year, were easily All-Star level. That was his major breakthrough, that turning point where he announced that he was for real."
Russell Westbrook Q&A in Sporting News Today (you may have to sign up, but trust me, it's worth it): "SN: Kevin Durant was saying he gets recognized around time, but only because he's tall. Do you? RW: I get it sometimes, but not as much as Kevin. I am tall but not that tall. That will come the more we get seen on TV and stuff."
Fanhouse power rankings: "Apparently, Kevin Durant sucks and his teammates hate him. How else do you explain the team going 5-1 with their best player on the bench?"
Also, something I failed to mention in the recap last night: Brian Davis mentioned that Bedlam III will be tonight (Boomer Sooner), but he said, "We've got a rubber match at the Ford Center tomorrow with OU and OSU." Maybe he had a heavy brain and was tired because of four games in five days, but does he not realize that "rubber match" means one team won one game and the other one another? That means the series is 1-1 and this game breaks the tie. Obviously, OU is 2-0 against OSU this year, so there's no rubber game. Just something that bothered me all night.
Ball Don't Lie Behind the Box Score: "There were a few fast break highlights — more than a few, actually — but Denver won this with halfcourt execution. They won it in the halfcourt, mind you, while pulling away and making it a semi-blowout in transition. There's the distinction. Either way, the offense, against an improving Oklahoma City defense, is back. As mentioned in this space yesterday, I'm not too worried about the Nuggets. They've fallen back to earth a bit, but they've fallen to where they probably should be. This was never a conference contender, but they're not about to fall out of the playoff bracket, either. Oklahoma City would have had a miserable offensive outing were it not for their 30-32 mark from the line. Russell Westbrook played nearly 30 minutes and dished just one assist, and who does he think he is? Derrick Rose?"
Sometimes, I feel like being an NBA scout can be one of the easiest jobs ever. Because it seems like they're really going out on a limb here: Blake Griffin is considered a safe pick: "I think one of the reasons why [Griffin is] considered the number one pick is, for sure, for a lot of people he's a safe pick," said an NBA player personnel director, who requested anonymity because of league rules prohibiting teams from speaking about underclassmen. "He's going to be a bona-fide rebounder, night in and night out, and a lot of his scoring is through sheer effort. How he's going to affect the game, I think Karl Malone is a pretty good comparison."
Roundball's game reaction: "It sure was nice to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder in a game that did not require a last second shot for once. Denver was in control from start to finish, but before we get too carried away with an easy win against a less than stellar squad, let's take a look at how Denver did in the areas we highlighted earlier this afternoon."
The Robert Swift/Chris Andersen matchup last night was definitely epic in every way possible. If you were watching the game with a buddy, you probably spent at least 10 minutes ripping jokes there. Basketbawful noticed it too: "Basketbawful reader Eric G. wrote in to say: "Wow. Robert Swift and the Birdman are in the Thunder-Nuggets game and they're guarding each other! Has there even been a more tattooed scrawny, lanky, tall, white guy matchup in NBA history? Maybe they look less ridiculous because they're standing next to each other?" I cannot find a picture of this epic duel. Please, somebody help me out! By the way, neither man could contain the other: Birdzilla scored 10 on 5-for-6 shooting (to go with 5 rebounds and 4 blocked shots) and Swift erupted for 10 too (on 4-for-5 from the field). You can't stop them, you can only hope to contain them they go to a tanning bed. Bonus lulz from the AP recap: "That left the Nuggets without much of a bench beyond swingman Chris Andersen, who strained his right calf when Robert Swift toppled over him while they were going for a loose ball with 9:37 left before halftime." I love this game!"
Darnell wants a take-back on saying Durant would be back for San Antonio. He's thinking maybe this Saturday against Phoenix: "Before I get to the game, a quick note on Kevin Durant. I wrote in this space after Tuesday's game against Sacramento that I expect to see him return Monday against San Antonio. But after a couple of conversations tonight, it looks like KD will be a go for Saturday at Phoenix. Durant said before the game that he's able to do a lot more and feels only a pinch of pain. His conditioning, he said, is more of an issue than his foot at this point."


text:
CHARITY SWIM: The third Knaresborough Rotary Club Swimarathon will be held at the town's pool on Saturday, February 22, from noon to 1pm, to raise funds for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance and a campaign to tackle polio. Swimmers are encouraged to obtain sponsorship for a maximum swim time of 20 minutes. For details, email firstname.lastname@example.com
COUNCIL TAX: Harrogate Borough Council is expected to freeze its council tax demand for the fifth year running. The authority's cabinet said the council could balance its budget without the 1.95 per cent increase it had previously predicted.
FUNNY DATES: Comedians Miles Jupp, Punt and Dennis and Ed Byrne are set to perform at Harrogate's Royal Hall on January 20, February 3 and February 14, respectively. For tickets, call 01423-502116 or visit harrogatetheatre.co.uk