text:
It's here. If you read the message boards, you've heard about Joshua Jay's Transporter: A NO PALM SIGNED CARD TO ANY WALLET! A complete sellout on his recent European lecture tour, Vanishing Inc is proud to offer Transporter first. An amazing trick at an amazing price: just 29 bucks for something you can carry in your wallet all the time and do every day.
This is the effect EXACTLY as it looks (and watch the demo so you can verify it):
The magician removes a membership card from his wallet, explaining that all magicians belong to the same group. This is replaced in the wallet. A signed selection is CLEANLY lost in the deck—no controls at all.
When the deck is spread, the membership card is discovered where the signed selection used to be! And inside the wallet? The magician removes the signed card.
And afterward…the deck is CLEAN.
Gimmick suitable for red-backed decks only.
Ok this would be my goto card to wallet, but I can't use it!!First the effect is well thought out, and very practical. Great effect, good thinking and nice workmanship on the gimmick.However if you are a person, like myself, who for what ever reason decides to use BLUE bikes you are done. The Gimmick is for red bikes.I wish they had mentioned that in the blurb.Sad because it is a great effect.Tony
This is a must have. I've had a lot of fun performing this for laymen. It's simple to perform, angle proof and it gets great reaction from people. The "Transporter" gimmick is beautifully made, you could rest assure you are getting a great product from Vanishing Inc, one that you will use for many years.Although the gimmick back design is a red bicycle, there are many ways to get around that. One only has to use the tilt and then discard the top card (hope that made sense), but anyways, the red back design never gave me a hard time, in fact I use "transporter" with Aristocrats cards and Blue Crown cards...just saying :)Buy this, it's worth the price!
I Have had mine for some time now , i got it when it very first came out and have loved it , its practical and commercial and so easy to use, in fact with in ten mins you will get the handling, i love it and wont part with mine.if you want simple and easy to use out of the box , look no further.thanks Josh
Shipping internationally can be expensive. Therefore, for selected products (including this one), we are offering a free flatpack shipping alternative.
We re-package the product to make it as thin and inexpensive to ship as possible (for example DVDs will be repackaged into our Vanishing Inc. branded sleeves). Where possible we will include the original packaging, but will not include boxes. When the order arrives, you can use your own DVD box or just use our DVD sleeve.
If all products in your cart are eligible for flatpack shipping, we will ship your order for free. An order cannot be mixed; if you add a non-eligible product to your order, you'll need to select a paid-for shipping option for the entire order.
Eligible orders are sent untracked and uninsured using a standard letter service. This means that the order could take anywhere between two and six weeks to arrive. Regretably, using this service we cannot gurantee delivery times, tracking updates or replace lost packages like we can with our paid-for shipping options.
We ship to you directly from within the UK. While most other UK magic shops hide what happens behind the scenes, we want you to know exactly how things work. Here's the timeline:
Typically takes 2 - 3 days
We send UK orders in batch to the UK from our USA warehouse every day. This way you avoid expensive international shipping fees and taxes.
We keep our most popular products in stock in the UK so often this step is skipped.
We send packages out via MyHermes the same day that we receive them. This is a popular, secure, trackable courier service.
Typically takes 2 days
As soon as the package is dispatched you'll receive a link to track it on this page. While they don't offer any guarantees, MyHermes tend to deliver your order within two days.
At Vanishing Inc. Magic shop we're proud to produce great magic books, tricks, downloads and DVDs.
Every item is carefully selected under the watchful eye of cofounders, and professional magicians Joshua Jay and Andi Gladwin. We don't stock every magic trick released, but instead hand pick the best!
We accept:
© Copyright Vanishing Inc. Magic. shop 2017


text: Library Culture, Libraries, Learning and Teaching, Libraries Main Library (R30) DescriptionOur printed collections are housed in the New Library and five other site libraries and resource centres. An ever growing electronic collection of resources – books, periodicals, databases - is available via the campus network and externally through the Internet. By continually investing in technology, facilities, resources and people, we aim to support the high quality research and learning environment to which the University aspires. Main library information - including opening hours Library Services website

subset: commoncrawl


text: This photo, released by the Irving Calif. police department shows suspect Christopher Dorner on surveillance video at an Orange County, Calif., hotel on Feb. 8. 2013. AP/Irvine, Calif. Police Dept. hide caption toggle caption AP/Irvine, Calif. Police Dept. The Two-Way Did Fugitive Former L.A. Officer Try To Flee To Mexico? February 12, 2013 Federal marshals suspect Christopher Dorner tried to steal a boat to sail to Mexico and may have placed a call to the father of a woman he's accused of killing.


text:
By Ola Ajayi
IBADAN—POLITICIANS in Oyo State weekend faulted the just-concluded distribution of permanent voter's card, PVC in the state, claiming the exercise was fraught with crass irregularities.
Leaders of Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, accused the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, of colluding with All Progressives Congress, APC to deny members of their PVC.
In a swift reaction, APC State Chairman, Chief Akin Oke dismissed the allegation that APC colluded with INEC to perpetrate what the opposition party, PDP called 'structural rigging', saying "it is a blatant lie. Do INEC officials know whether you are from the APC or PDP? It is unfair for them to say that when we ourselves had avalanche of criticisms against the exercise.
"In all the 33 local governments in the state, we werev already compiling our reports and possibly meet the INEC on Monday. In fact, some of our members were saying the exercise was to rig the election for the PDP to which I said no." He complained bitterly that the exercise was a flop at Afijio, Ibadan South West and other councils where the party has large followers.
He called on INEC to consider extension of the exercise so as not to shut out anybody during the election.
However, a chieftain of PDP Senator Lekan Balogun, who spoke when some eligible voters from Lagelu Local Government protested at his Alarere residence in Ibadan, alleged that the exercise had been compromised.
He said, "there was so much fundamental and structural rigging going on. The exercise has flopped." The exercise was worse in Afijio, Akinyele and ibadan North East. Cards were primarily kept for the exclusive use of INEC friends in All Progressives Congress. This exercise has to be cancelled or extended so that we start afresh. We observed that it was only opposition party members that were struggling to get their cards while APC members felt relaxed. Theses shoddy deals would not help democracy."
Similarly, Mr. Akintunde Ajayi, a PDP leader in Lagelu said, "the INEC officials did not appear in wards 4,8,9, 11 and 12. In 2011 where about 1,000 eligible voters registered, now only about 120 of them are around while many names that were called were absent. It was the cards of these people who were absent that a member of APC would collect in bulk and leave."


text:
Parkhurst regrets not winning the MLS Cup
Editor's note: This is Part 2 of an interview with former New England Revolution center back Michael Parkhurst, who recently made the move to Danish SuperLiga side Nordsjælland. Parkhurst speaks of his hopes that his experience in Europe can help his international career and reflects on his time in MLS with New England. In Part 1, he spoke about his move to the Danish league.
ESPNsoccernet: Can this move help your national-team chances? Were you in consideration for the January camp?
Michael Parkhurst: Regarding the January camp, I spoke with the club about it, and they just thought that with my being a new player, it was important that I got in there right away to get acclimated with the team. I was perfectly fine with that. Obviously, any time you can be part of the national-team camp is great. But the club is first and foremost right now, so I understand they want me there straightaway.
The January camp didn't work out, but in the long run, I think [the move] will help. I know that I don't fit the traditional bill of a center back, so the better the competition I can play against, the better it is for me so I can prove myself against better teams and better players. I think that will help me out, maybe to get me more chances in the future.
It is tough to say, and it's all about when you get called in, how you do. Hopefully, once I get to Europe I play well, and that will lead to more call-ups and to me proving myself once I do.
ESPNsoccernet: Looking back on your time in New England, how much have you improved as a player?
MP: There are so many different aspects of the game that you don't realize when you are playing at the high school or collegiate level. It is so much different playing professionally. Where to begin? I think the biggest thing coming out of college was getting used to the speed of play. Everybody saw the game a little bit quicker and played a little bit faster, and if you didn't, you were going to get tackled a lot harder than you were used to.
The caliber of players you go up against, too. I don't remember playing against too many Brian Chings or Nate Jaquas in college. Learning how to deal with that type of player, the bigger guy who is really good in the air. Even if you come across players with that size in college, they haven't got much else and you can get around them a little bit easier. But someone like Ching is very good with his feet as well, so learning how to deal with that on a day-to-day basis was a challenge.
Then there are the fast guys, like [FC Dallas striker Jeff] Cunningham and [Los Angeles Galaxy forward] Landon [Donovan]. Dealing with pace, it's little things like positioning and timing. [Revolution coach] Steve [Nicol] was very good at teaching me and showing me where to be, especially while we are attacking. One of the biggest things I learned was to make sure we were organized defensively against a counter when we were attacking and not to just watch the ball.
ESPNsoccernet: The knock on you has been that you're not physically equipped to succeed in more physical leagues. You dealt with it OK in MLS. Will Europe be a different proposition?
MP: No matter how hard I work, I'm not going to get any taller, so I have learned how to deal with that. Obviously, I can get stronger, and I do work on that. I know a lot of people might be jealous, but it's not easy for me to put on weight and pack on the pounds. I don't want to gain too much because speed is another important aspect of the game.
I think that is one area of the game where the experience of MLS has greatly helped me, dealing with that type of thing every week in matches. Europe is another opportunity for me to show I can deal with it, given my stature. I don't think you have to be the biggest guy to play well, and hopefully I can continue to prove that.
There are always people who don't think it can happen, but then I don't think there were too many who expected me, at 155 pounds, to start in a three-man back as a rookie out of college. It's about going out there and showing it. The first step is Denmark, and hopefully there will be more steps after that. I will use the experience I have and learn from the good coaching staff they have over there.
ESPNsoccernet: Steve Nicol drafted you and has helped you develop. What sort of influence has he had?
MP: Stevie is a great manager, and everyone that knows him knows that he is a great guy. He is a total player's coach and somebody you can talk to. Off the field he will joke around and have a laugh and get to know you. Paul Mariner is the same -- they're both world-class coaches. I could not have gone to a better coaching staff straight out of college, and working with them has helped me a lot as a defender.
Their playing experience has helped them in terms of identifying talent, and I think that helps them see things that other coaches may not. I think that is why they have drafted so well. They see little things that they can work out to bring the best out of players. The environment in New England helps their players play well.
ESPNsoccernet: You were so close to winning the MLS Cup three times. Do you regret that you didn't?
MP: Definitely, absolutely. It would have been great to have been part of the first Revolution team to win an MLS Cup. Who knows when it is going to happen? Hopefully it will be soon, but it would have been great to have been part of the first team to do it. With the talent that we had, we were so close.
Looking back, I think that [2005] was our best opportunity as far as how we were playing and the kind of season that we had. The Galaxy didn't have a very good season before we met them in the final. It's disappointing that we were not able to take advantage of any of our three chances, not that I have regrets about how well I played or how the team played.
Obviously, we went out there and tried our hardest. Unfortunately, it just didn't happen for us for a number of reasons. Looking back, it's a disappointment that I don't have an MLS ring, but it was still a very good four years and a lot of fun to be a part of.
ESPNsoccernet: Could a ring be in your future? Do you think you might return to the league one day?
MP: It is definitely a possibility. Who knows what is going to happen in the future? I could be over there [in Europe] for a year, two years, 10 years. My wife and I don't really have any long-term plans as far as wanting to be "in this country" or "on this continent." We'll just see how it goes.
If Europe goes well and I play well and move on and have a good career over there, maybe I'll finish out over there. I would have no qualms about coming back to MLS, though, because I think it is a very good league and improving every year.
ESPNsoccernet: Finally, should Nordsjælland expect more 50-yard goals like the one with which you broke your MLS scoring duck versus Toronto back in 2007?
MP: They have not brought that up [whether they expect another long goal]! A couple of people over there said they saw the goal, and I told them up front not to expect anymore of those! I think everyone understands that it was kind of a once-in-a-lifetime thing.
Andrew Hush is a soccer researcher for ESPN International. He can be reached at email@example.com.
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:
There's never a shortage of celebrity-branded beauty products.
This month, Brit singer Leona Lewis announced plans to release a makeup and fragrance line for The Body Shop, Paramore frontwoman Hayley Williams launched her collection of MAC cosmetics, and burlesque queen Dita von Teese unveiled her new fragrance for HSN.
Read on to get the scoop on the latest star beauty offerings.
Leona Lewis for The Body Shop
The former X-Factor winner helped create a limited-edition makeup and fragrance collection that includes four high-shine lip glosses, two shimmering blush palettes, a blush brush and a remix of the brand's cult classic scent, "White Musk Libertine." The singer, who is a long-time vegetarian and campaigner for animal rights, also follows the footsteps of actress Lily Cole to front the brand's latest campaign to end animal testing.
Lewis' limited-edition collection hits The Body Shop April 15.
Hayley Williams for MAC Cosmetics
Paramore's flame-haired frontwoman will release a four-piece collection that includes a matte lipstick ($15), nail polish ($16), a shimmery eye shadow ($15), and a face powder ($29), all in the singer's signature color: bright orange. "I went to a [store] and picked up orange eyeshadow from MAC, that was the beginning of the end. It's been key in making me feel like I have an onstage personality," Williams told People of her allegiance to the MAC brand.
Williams' online-exclusive collection goes on sale at MACCosmetics.com on April 9.
Dita von Teese for HSN
Dita von Teese bottled her sex appeal in two signature scents, which she'll sell — along with her lingerie line — on HSN. True to the burlesque beauty's retro style, the perfume comes in a vintage-inspired glass bottle from the '30s, complete with a pump atomizer.
von Teese's collection premieres online at HSN on March 17.
Read more:
Rihanna inks a deal with MAC Cosmetics
Coming to a nail salon near you: 'Oz The Great and Powerful' polish
Does Dolce & Gabbana have a designer baby perfume in the works?
First Look: Katie Holmes makes her debut as the face of Bobbi Brown cosmetics


text:
Peach vs. Fig
Mark your calendars: Next Wednesday, November 4, 7x7 has arranged what promises to be a very illuminating, interesting panel discussion—David Chang, of Momofuku fame, Momofuku cookbook co-author (and NY Times writer) Peter Meehan, Chris Cosentino and Meadowood chef Chris Kostow will discuss food, art and—well, who knows what else. It promises to be one hell of an evening at Café du Nord, beginning at 7 p.m. Best of all, it's free—just RSVP to firstname.lastname@example.com with "Changtastic" in the subject line.
Switch Blade
Bob Kramer, former chef-turned-knife master (read the amazing New Yorker profile of him here) will be at Sur la Table in the Ferry Building on October 31 at 4 p.m.. Get ready to ask this cutlery master all of your geekiest questions about the art and craft of forged steel.
Sonoma Wine Supper
On November 4 Laïola will be serving a special wine dinner with Sonoma vineyard Audelssa (named "best Sonoma winery" by SFGate.com). The four-course menu, highlights of which include pork belly confit with persimmons and jamon-wrapped monkfish, will be complimented by delicious selections from Audelssa collection. The meal is $90 per person (including wine)—book your table by calling 415-346-5641 or emailing firstname.lastname@example.com.
Where the Wild Things Are
It's that time of year: The Big 4 is once ago hosting Wild Game Week from November 3-7. Sup on piranha, llama, emu, rattlesnack and more in the clubby, dark-wood-clad dining room—no hunting required. Book your table by calling 415-771-1140.
Sunday Bloody Sunday
If you've ever recovered from a hangover with a spicy Bloody Mary, consider yourself in good company. And then consider becoming a Facebook fan of the St. Regis hotel, which is celebrating the 75th anniversary of the drink throughout the month of November. Every 75th participant who becomes a fan will win brunch for two (with two Bloody Mary's) at Vitrine, the hotel's restaurant. Existing fans can enter to win by writing a 75-word love story to the beverage. You know you spend all day on Facebook anyway. Might as well win something!


text:
Hope Davis, Laura Linney, Paul Giamatti, Scarlett Johansson, Kevin Kline, and James Gandolfini RC'83: it's a who's who of actors with whom Robert Pulcini has worked as director of the movies Cinema Verite, The Extra Man, The Nanny Diaries, and his breakthrough film, American Splendor. His latest, Cinema Verite, garnered raves for its dramatic behind-the-scenes look at the making of the PBS series An American Family, a 1973 documentary considered the forerunner of the reality TV craze. Cinema Verite was up for nine Emmys; Pulcini CCAS'89 won one for editing. Rutgers Magazine caught up with him while he was editing his next film, Imogene, starring Annette Bening, Matt Dillon, and Kristen Wiig.
— Allan Hoffman
Rutgers Magazine: Cinema Verite is a film about the Loud family and the making of An American Family, but it's also a film about filmmaking. Viewers usually never see editing equipment and cameras.
Robert Pulcini: We wanted to create this feeling that Pat Loud was always being watched and manipulated. We kept framing her with the Steenbeck—the editing machine. We used it as a window, as chapters in the story. But we also wanted to create this feeling of paranoia about "How much am I being manipulated and watched?"
RM: You collaborate with your wife and codirector, Shari Springer Berman. How does that work?
RP: I tend to focus more on the camera and the visuals; Shari tends to work more with the actors. Obviously, we cross paths all the time.
RM: You have worked with so many talented actors. How do you choose actors for roles?
RP: We come up with lists and start to imagine a person in the role. You're not always right in your first reactions. Sometimes, you're really shocked by what actors can do that they haven't done yet. Somehow, the right person ends up in the role. When it works, it's kind of magic.
RM: How did James Gandolfini RC'83 get the role of Craig Gilbert, the producer of An American Family?
RP: HBO had its own casting department, and we were talking. He suddenly occurred to me because the character was written in a certain way: he was a New Yorker and he was a little rough around the edges. So I just threw it out there: "What do you think of James Gandolfini?" I had seen him in the play God of Carnage, and he was incredible. In The Sopranos, he had played this iconic role, which is always hard to get away from, and he seemed to be capable of so much more. So, there was silence, and then they said: "We love it."
RM: In the fall, you were at an intense stage with your current project, Imogene.
RP: I was editing. It was my 10-week director's-cut phase, which is always the best part of filmmaking because everybody leaves you alone.
RM: Is it unusual for a director to do the editing?
RP: It is. Every director is super involved in the process, and some directors basically edit without touching the machine. I like touching the machine. I like sitting down and doing it myself rather than communicating verbally.
RM: When you were at Rutgers–Camden, you took writing classes and workshops with the novelist Lisa Zeidner, a professor in the English department. Have those helped you as a filmmaker?
RP: Yes, definitely. With the workshops, I felt like a veteran when I got to grad school. I studied a variety of writing styles at Rutgers. I studied poetry with Lisa, and she really taught me the value of an original image, and that really carries over into film. She was a stickler for originality and avoiding clichés.
RM: Did you always think you would be a writer or filmmaker?
RP: When I was starting at Rutgers, I had wanted to be a musician, and I'd kind of dropped out. Then I decided to go back to school, believing I was going to be a business major. I had an English teacher who basically told me I had to be an English major. He would hand out my paper every week, anonymously, to the class. I really didn't know that I was a writer, that it was my thing, until I took that class. It really changed the direction of my life.


text:
Like many, if not most, parents of young athletes, I spent much – probably too much – of my parenting time following my children's exploits on the athletic fields. My two oldest were soccer players whose games I rarely missed and whose accomplishments engendered an abundance of fatherly pride.
My daughter lost interest in sports during her senior year at Edina High School, but my son remained serious about soccer, hoping he'd get to play in college, which he did. During college visits his senior year, we carried copies of a feature story about Eric written 20 years ago by John Sherman, sports editor of the Edina Sun Current.
John is still writing stories that are being pasted into the scrapbooks of young athletes in the west metro. He is one of about two dozen sports editors at the four dozen newspapers published by ECM, my employer and the state's largest company of weekly newspapers and community websites.
Since ECM acquired the Sun papers in December of 2011, our company has claimed the distinction of sending more employees to prep sports events than anyone except, perhaps, whoever delivers popcorn to Minnesota high schools. And many of our sports editors have, like John Sherman, been writing about prep sports for more than 20 years.
We have a few rookies, such as Patrick Slack, who covers five schools in the Little Falls area for our Morrison County Record, and Kat Ladwig, who joined the Forest Lake Times less than a year ago. But at most of our papers, those who cover the teams have seen coaches and athletic directors come and go, and they're still telling the stories of local heroes in the suburbs and small towns we serve.
Who does the sports writing has remained the same in most of our cities, but how we do it has changed and probably will continue to change. Sherman, Mike Shaughnessy in Dakota County, Bruce Strand in Elk River and many other ECM-Sun sports journalists used to be able to cover games and interview coaches and players for stories that appeared only in the weekly paper. But the Internet's arrival meant they had to become daily reporters who now post game stories as soon as they have results.
The Internet and the explosion of websites devoted to sports have led to discussion in our company about whether we should change the nature of our coverage in newspapers. Many of our local papers devote most of their space to feature stories rather than extensive coverage of games, while other ECM papers continue to provide the stories of games that might have happened a week before.
In this age of instant information delivered by smart phones, should we assume those who care about high-school sports know who won or lost long before the paper is delivered?
If so, should we be using our precious "news hole" for profiles of players and coaches, stories about interesting and important sports trends such as the current discussion of checking in hockey and reports on key upcoming matchups between schools?


text:
What distinguishes the best quality work?RailingHandrailings, and balustrades have no lumpy curves. Transitions and joints in the rail are carefully laid out and faired so that the hand and eye travel smoothly over the length of the rail. The rail is accomplished with the minimum number of joints. For example, short combinations of an easement and level turn are not pieced to avoid difficult machine set-ups or handwork. Even where a railing is supported on a metal channel the wood joints are fastened with dowels or plates and a mechanical connector such as a rail bolt, screw, etc.
Different woods offer varying challenges in maintaining consistent grain match. However, serious effort is made to come up with the most pleasing appearance. Given the necessity to laminate for thickness, such laminations should not be apparent on the upper surfaces of the rail.
The rail profile should be crisply executed and not dubbed over. Volutes (scrolled endings of balustrades), and other decorative or tightly configured portions of the rail require hand carving: ----there are some things a power tool just can't do. If the profile of a rail appears ill defined or fudged over, it is likely that its design was determined by the limits of the equipment used in its manufacture.
StairworkThe best quality stairwork is solid, and well detailed. The stair should feel and sound solid and secure. Of course, there should be no squeaking treads. Newel posts must be solidly anchored to the stair carcass and there should be no hint that they could ever loosen. Moldings should be crisply detailed and well fit, and elements such as risers, cappings, and curbs should be scribe fit to their abutting surfaces. Joints in cappings, landing nosings, and treads to their end nosings should be fastened with biscuits or dowels, and occasionally with bolted connectors.
Tread Fabrication
In transit with watch dog
_______________Dan BloomerStairbuildingWinslow, Mainephone: 207-649-2680 fax: 866-291-5865
Content Copyright © 2014 Dan Bloomer - All Rights Reserved.Site Creation: Maine Custom Design 05/20/04


text:
Read More
What Your Street Style Says About You, with Mimi Fukuyoshi
You think you look awesome, but does she? Here, Bergdorf Goodman's Vice President/DMM of men's sportswear and shoes––who has some of the most discerning eyes in the style game––weighs in on the street style from fashion week.
Swipe to see the photos


text:
AHIT has partnered with eMarketing 4 Business to provide you with tri-fold full color brochures designed specifically for home inspectors. These professionally designed and printed brochures will enable you to stand out from your competition. Choose from any of the 8 available options. You will find these are easy to order and a great value. Each design has multiple photo selections to use to customize your brochure.
Your brochures will take only minutes to create and you can receive them in as few as three days. Your brochures will be printed on high-grade paper. You'll be proud to pass them out to friends, business associates and new customers. Complement your brochures with matching business cards and web sites for an expert, polished marketing program.
Typical turn-around time is 2-3 business days (plus delivery). To place your order and start creating your brochure, click the button below and you will be taken to the eMarketing 4 Business web site to place your brochure order.
Home Inspection |
Training |
Home Inspector Certification |
Courses |
Alternative to Home Inspection Franchise |
Software |
Classes |
Free Catalog |
Reports & Products |
Support |
Members |
Contact Us |
About AHIT |
Privacy Policy |
Testimonials |
Site Map


text:
NetWellness is a global, community service providing quality, unbiased health information from our partner university faculty. NetWellness is commercial-free and does not accept advertising.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Bleeding and Clotting Disorders
Superficial vein thrombosis
I had a left basilar vein clot. There was no involvement of the axillary vein. Is it possible to have a DVT in a superficial vein? Is it possible that I had a superficial vein thrombosis?
It is possible to have a blood clot in a superficial vein, which is what it sounds like you have. Usually this happens after a blood draw or an IV. No treatment other than warm compresses is usually needed.
Spero R Cataland, MD
Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University


text:
The idea of it probably struck you somewhere along the flight of B.J. Upton's first home run. If not, certainly by his second. Bring … By the fourth inning, when the Rays were ahead 4-0 and the American League Division Series had turned into a matter of time, the idea had blossomed into an eventuality. Just like that, nothing else made sense. … on … And then the Rays were bounding around the field, again, in that priceless little dance of wonder. Just like last time, and the time before, they looked like kids at a carnival, overjoyed to discover that it is not yet time for the ride to end. And even then, you could not help but think: Who's next? … the Red Sox! It is going to be Boston. Of course it is going to be Boston in the AL Championship Series. After all that has gone on between them, after all the feuding and the fussing and the friction, who else could it be?
The Red Sox are that sneering gunfighter you see in Westerns who you know is destined to draw against John Wayne. Or that glowering boxer who feels no pain who is bound to fight Rocky Balboa. The Red Sox are final-reel villains, and as formidable as they are, it is fitting that they should be the final team standing between the Rays and the World Series.
As it turns out, the ALDS was merely a warmup, a chance to beat the socks off a lesser bunch of Sox. The Rays won 6-2 Monday to close out a plodding Chicago team that seemed to have no clue how to score other than to hit an occasional ball over the fence.
Good thing the Sox fans wore black, wasn't it? The last time a White Sox team went this meekly out of the playoffs, it was 1919 and Arnold Rothstein was passing out hundreds to Chick Gandil and Shoeless Joe Jackson. In the end, the most damage Chicago could muster was to boo as the Rays celebrated on their field.
Somehow, the Rays endured. They danced a little more and partied a little more and added yet another chapter to their incredible story.
This was victory No. 100 for the Rays. Think about that: For much of their history, the Rays had to scramble in the final weeks of the season to avoid losing 100.
Embrace this. Manager Joe Maddon says this is just the start for the Rays. And indeed, they seem to be built for at least several seasons of success. But there is never anything as pure, as sweet, as that first unexpected taste of success. If you watched the turnaround of the Bucs, and that of the Lightning, you are aware that as of next year everything changes. As of next year, there will be expectations, and being only pretty good will feel pretty bad.
For now, they lead the league in celebrations.
The best part of their first footsteps into the postseason was that they began to let the nation in on all the characteristics they have shown to Tampa Bay all season long. After Sunday's victory, there were those who thought the White Sox might be able to sneak back into this series, that the pressure of postseason baseball might finally occur to the Rays.
If they have proved nothing else, however, the Rays are a bunch that seems to feed on the doubts of others. They are a stubborn, resilient bunch. They do not rattle. They do not back away.
Because of it, the Rays' locker room was once again wrapped in plastic for another celebration. There was spewing. There was splashing. Champagne dripped from the lights above. Who knew? When a franchise doesn't waste its money on Wilson Alvarez and Juan Guzman, it can afford a few bottles of champagne.
"This stuff never gets old," said James Shields, who looked as if he had been dropped into a dunk tank sponsored by G.H. Mumm. He didn't seem to mind.
For those whose memory banks have not been erased by the success, to those who still bear the scars of a decade of awful, it bears repeating: This is a franchise that, over its first decade, had precious few moments. Now it has won the ALDS and the AL East. And it's time for someone to ask an important question:
Where, exactly, is the trophy case at Tropicana Field?
And who, exactly, can stop the Rays from adding one or two more?
Yeah, you can talk about the Phillies, and you can talk about the Dodgers.
But if you know storytelling, you know better. In the end, in the final showdown, the opponent has to be the Red Sox.
So bring on the annoying Coco Crisp. Bring on the dangerous David Ortiz. Bring on the mouthy Jonathan Papelbon and Kevin Youkilis, the escapee from the biker bar. Bring on the entire cast of Bond villains that is the Red Sox.
None of this is to suggest that the Red Sox would be easy. To the contrary, the Red Sox would be the toughest opponent the Rays have left to face.
On the other hand, this stuff isn't supposed to be easy, is it?
Besides, can you imagine how much fun that celebration would be to watch?
Stay tuned. And bring a snorkel.


text:
The 51-year-old Oscar winner, who is directing and starring in the film, will begin shooting at the Babelsberg studios in Potsdam at the beginning of March. The famous studio is co-producing the film.
The casting agency Filmgesichter ("Film Faces") called for men to come and apply for a mini-role as a soldier in a crowd scene in the film. "We need between 5,000 and 8,000 extras," studio spokeswoman Eike Wolf said.
Though fewer people showed up than required, Wolf said this weekend's casting would be enough for the shoot. The agency cast extras in 2008 for Quentin Tarantino's World War II movie Inglourious Basterds, also filmed in Babelsberg.
The Monuments Men, which will mainly be shot in and around Berlin and Brandenburg, is set towards the end of World War II, and tells the story of a group art historians and museum curators who race to save stolen art treasures before Adolf Hitler's army can destroy them.
As well as Clooney, the film is also set to feature Hollywood stars Matt Damon, Cate Blanchett, and Daniel Craig.
The Local/DPA/bk


text:
Only supervisor ACD telephones can monitor or observe calls, review the set up of the extension TN and check that key 0 is an ACD key with a status of spv not agn. Then select a free key and allocate the observe feature to it. You may also, if there are sufficient free keys, allocate agent keys to the set. Follow the instructions below to provide these keys:
REQ chg
TYPE (enter the type of telephone for example 2216, 3905)
TN (enter the TN of the set)
ECHG yes
ITEM key xx obv (where xx is the key number)
The OBV key is all that's required if you are going to use the dial-up observe feature.
If you want to allocate an Agent key to the supervisors set continue as follows:
KEY xx agt yyyy (where xx is the key number and yyyy is the agent I.D.)
KEY (either add another agent key or press enter)
When all required keys have been added keep pressing enter until the REQ prompt appears.
If you do not know the agent I.D.'s it will be necessary to print the TN's of the agents extensions and note the information against key 0.
To use the observe facility:
- Press the Observe Agent Key.
- Press the Agent Key or dial the agent's position ID. You may then listen to the agent and callers conversation.
- To terminate the observe feature press the release or goodbye key.
Only trained system administrators can make these changes:
learn how to get trained


text:
Sign-up for the new-look Sport24 newsletter! Delivered daily to your Inbox!
Get Sport24 on your mobile
Rob Houwing, Sporrt24 chief writer
They are due, in terms of the International Cricket
Council's Future Tours Programme (FTP) to tackle the Lankans in their own
backyard in a three-Test series in July and August next year.
But Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has reportedly requested
"postponement" of the series to 2014 or later, as it seeks to instead squeeze
in a triangular one-day international series also featuring India and West
It is not the first time of late that SLC has sought to cull
Tests from their national team's schedule, and only seems to point further to
the way the five-day game is being
elbowed to the margins of international schedules amidst the booming
volume of limited-overs – and especially Twenty20 – activity globally.
Cricket South Africa's acting chief executive, Jacques Faul,
was quoted by the Cricinfo website as saying they were reviewing the request.
"We are not keen on cancelling Tests ... (such requests) go
through a process where we send it to the team management and then the
logistics manager.
"We try to help other countries as much as we can but they
will have to give reasons for wanting no Tests."
The Proteas' own involvement in the Test arena is in danger
of shrinking even more, if the Sri Lankan request is agreed to, because already
purists are lamenting the compressed nature of certain Test series featuring
them – including supposed blue-chip ones.
The Proteas played only two home Tests against arch-rivals
Australia last season, and are about to play three Down Under, and their
successful tour of England earlier this year was also controversially
restricted to three matches after more traditionally featuring four or even
A glance at the FTP roster indicates that Test fans have to
wait until December 2015 for Graeme Smith's side to next play a series
consisting of a minimum of four Tests – when England visit our shores.
When India tour South Africa next season, the sides will
seemingly lock horns 12 times across the three formats of the game, but again
only three Test matches.
*Follow our chief
writer on Twitter: @RobHouwing
Follow Sport24 on Twitter, Facebook, Mobile and on Instagram
Read News24's Comments Policy
24.com publishes all comments posted on articles provided that they adhere to our Comments Policy. Should you wish to report a comment for editorial review, please do so by clicking the 'Report Comment' button to the right of each comment.
The 2017/18 PSL season is under way. Can Bidvest Wits defend their title? Will Soweto giants Kaizer Chiefs or Orlando Pirates emerge victorious? Or will the bookies' favourites, Mamelodi Sundowns, taste success for a record eighth time? Stay glued to Sport24 to find out!
Benoni Zalmi
Bloem City Blazers
Cape Town Knight Riders
Durban Qalanders
Joburg Giants
Nelson Mandela Bay Stars
Pretoria Mavericks
Stellenbosch Monarchs
Struggling to put into words how little I care about the tournament!
View Results |
Vote Archive
Benoni Zalmi
Bloem City Blazers
Cape Town Knight Riders
Durban Qalanders
Joburg Giants
Nelson Mandela Bay Stars
Pretoria Mavericks
Stellenbosch Monarchs
Struggling to put into words how little I care about the tournament!
Vote Archive
Follow Sport24 on Twitter
"Like" Sport24's Facebook page
Enter and win with Sport24!
Stay in the loop on your BlackBerry
RSS Feeds
Sport news delivered really simply.
24.com: Legal notices
Advertise on 24.com
About us
Contact us
24.com. All rights reserved.


text:
Cape Town - The police's Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit in Khayelitsha was the worst performing unit in the province, the Khayelitsha commission of inquiry heard on Thursday.
During her testimony, Western Cape head of the unit Colonel Sonja Harri painted a grim picture of the Khayelitsha unit. She wept several times during her testimony.
She spoke about how the unit was under pressure, overworked and careless when handling crucial evidence.
"I don't know what it is. Maybe they have become so tired and thinking no help is coming.
"It's almost as if they have become desensitised and just going through the motions."
She gave details of two high-profile cases she helped solve: the rape and murder of Bredasdorp teenager Anene Booysen and Khayelitsha rapist Soyisiso Nofemele, who was convicted in 2012 of 12 counts of rape, 12 counts of abduction and one of murder.
Harri said that because of the state the Khayelitsha unit was in, she had used members from other areas.
"It was a very emotional time," she said, recalling her first weeks tracking Nofemele. "We didn't know which child would be raped next or where it was going to happen. We had DNA evidence but we did not have a face or an address.
"We did what was humanly possible with the resources we had. It's unfortunate that children had to go through that and that families were broken after what happened to their kids."
Harri was asked to comment on the testimony given by Dr Genine Josias, a medical co-ordinator for the Khayelitsha Thuthuzela Forensic Centre. Josias had sounded the alarm on a possible serial rapist preying on girls in Khayelitsha's Endlovini informal settlement. A police captain failed to report her concerns to his seniors.
It was only after she contacted the provincial commissioner that a task team had been established.
Josias cited an incident in which rape kits, containing evidence collected by the centre, had been found in a field in Delft.
Harri said the Khayelitsha Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences unit suffered "low moral and a lack of professionalism".
"Members of Family Violence, Child Protection and Sexual Offences units have high levels of stress. There are people's emotions and futures we have to take into consideration."
Unit members were instructed to attend debriefing sessions twice a year to help them deal with the trauma and stress of their job, but most chose not to. There is a mentality in the police that cowboys don't cry… they don't want to be referred for counselling."
Harri told the commission that her inspection report showed that a number of cases had been struck off the roll because the Khayelitsha unit had failed to complete investigations.
Cape Argus


text:
Fergus Falls man faces new charges after allegedly trying to hire a hit man
The 65-year-old Fergus Falls man charged with murdering his nephew in Elizabeth more than a year ago is facing new charges.
Otter Tail County authorities said Friday that Michael Alan Burris is now charged with making death threats from jail and trying to hire a hit man to kill people he considers enemies, both in Fergus Falls and Arizona, where he was being held. The new charges may be behind the delay in transporting Burris from Arizona to Minnesota to face charges for murdering his nephew, Scott Burris. Michael Alan Burris' son, Micheal Kyle Burris, is also charged in that case and has already been brought from Arizona to Minnesota. The pair is accused of shooting Scott Burris in the head and killing him over a drug debt. The governor of Arizona has issued a warrant for Michael Alan Burris' return.


text:
Free download help provided by library
If you find yourself this holiday season with a new e-reader and don't have any idea how to use it, the Pima County Public Library has your back.
The library is offering free classes and one-on-one help to learn how to download electronic books, audiobooks and videos to devices such as iPads, Kindles and Nooks. All you need is a library card and a PIN.
Not all library branches offer the help - call 791-4010 or go to www.library.pima.gov to find libraries that do.
Registration open for Senior Olympics
Tucson Parks and Recreation and Tucson Old Pueblo Credit Union are presenting the 29th Annual Senior Olympic Festival Jan. 18-27.
The festival features nearly 100 events and activities at more then 30 venues throughout the city.
The 10-day event promotes health, fitness and an active lifestyle among seniors and is expected to attract more than 2,000 participants, according to a press release from the Parks and Recreation Department.
The event will include a dinner and dance from 6 to 10 p.m. Jan. 26 at the Hilton Tucson East, 7600 E. Broadway.
Registration will run through Dec. 31 at www.EZEEreg.com online. Any registration after Jan. 1 will be subject to a $3 per event late fee, and no registrations will be accepted after Jan. 11. For more information, go to www.TucsonSeniorGames.org or call 791-3244.
Cancer Society looking for drivers
The local chapter of the American Cancer Society is looking for drivers for its Road to Recovery program.
The program is operated by drivers who donate their time and use their own vehicles to take cancer patients to and from medical appointments. The patients have no means of transportation or are too sick to drive themselves.
Volunteers must have a valid state driver's license and a good driving record, among other criteria. They can choose a schedule that fits their availability. For more information about the program, call 323-4200.
Vantage West awards grants to nonprofits
Vantage West Credit Union is giving year-end donations to several local nonprofits.
Receiving the grants are Tucson Medical Center's Children's Miracle Network, Tucson Museum of Art, Echoing Hope Ranch, Santa's Helpers, Southern Arizona Against Slavery, Assistance League of Tucson, Operation School Bell, Kino Border Initiative, Pima County Animal Care Center, Imago Dei Middle School, Parkinson Wellness Recovery and the Wounded Warriors Project.
Email Neighborhood Briefs to firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Mission District
This Week's Events | San Francisco
Rad Upcoming SF Events Heidi Swanson. Near & Far: Recipes Inspired by Home and Travel THU. 09/17 | 6:00PM @ OMNIVORE BOOKS Known for combining natural foods recipes with evocative, artful photography, Swanson circled the globe to create mouthwatering vegetarian dishes. ADMISSION: FREE Opening Night Candelaria, Cine+Mas SF Latino Film
Rad Upcoming SF Events Tito Puente Jr. THU. 07/02 | 7:30PM @ YOSHI'S OAKLAND The comparison is inevitable. How could it be otherwise? Tito Puente Jr. carries his father with him – imprinted on his physical being and locked in his soul. It's in his looks, his joy, his music.
Matt Lieb : A Comedian You Should Know
The 'Comedian You Should Know' series highlights funny people performing in San Francisco. SF based comic Matt Lieb is hosting Al Madrigal & Kevin Camia, at Cobb's Comedy Club May 22 – 24th Matt Lieb is a comic you should know, his glasses say '1970's policeman' and his mustache says '1970's porno',
70 Artists Face Displacement In The Mission
Studio 17, one of our city's largest art collectives may disappear this year. Redlick Building owner failed to renew the lease which expires June 2015. "We are stuck in limbo and our situation as working artists in this city is dire," said Robert Donald, visual artist and the master
Enter To Win A $75 Gift Certificate To Good Vibrations!
Good Vibrations is the premier retailer trusted for over three decades to provide high quality products, education, and accurate sexual health information that promotes pleasure, and empowerment. We invented the concept of the "clean, well-lighted" vibrator store and we're proud to provide a safe and welcoming environment where customers can
Win A FREE ORIGINAL NOMIKU Sous-Vide Machine For Your Home Kitchen!
Is your New Years resolution to save more money by making food at home? San Francisco based Nomiku was recently featured in Saveur and on Forbes' list of 30 sensational mega-brains under 30. Nomiku is also the world's first ever sous vide immersion circulator for the home. That means now everyone can cook delicious michelin
Food & Farm Film Festival: 18 reasons to spend $15
Not entirely 18 reasons, but we can thank 18 reasons for next month's Food & Farm Film Festival. It's the time of year where our eyes are delighted to gaze upon the pops of color finally revealing themselves at the farmer's markets and along outdoor trails. It's spring. Which is a perfect time


text:
100 sheet pack of 6" x 2" - birch - .025" - long grain
Remnant sheet sets are sold as is. Packages will not be divided, or cut down to specific sizes. Printing services not available on remnant sheet sets. Remnant sheet sales are final, no returns will be accepted. Sheets are not defective, just cut offs from larger sheets.
Grain Direction: "Short Grain" - Wood grain runs in the same direction as the SHORTEST dimension. "Long Grain" - Wood grain runs in the same direction as the LONGEST dimension.
Remember to check back often for new Remnant Sheet Sales. Inventory will go fast! New remnant sets will be listed when available.
Send Tell-A-Friend Message


text:
Weekend starts sunny, storms return to start the week
Fri, 04 Jul 2014 23:52:33 GMT —
Let me set the scene for this weekend.
Saturday is beautiful, warmer, but add a stronger breeze especially in the Saginaw Bay area (Bay City).
While the fireworks tomorrow are a huge deal, the breeze should calm down a bit ahead of them but should still remain.
The night will be clear again and a bit warmer so it's a trade off.
Sunday evening a chance for rain returns but very slight as the system has slowed down.
Monday through Tuesday bring the chance for showers and storms.
Storms could be a little strong and while I am mainly looking at Tuesday as a day we could possibly have a small severe threat, I don't want to rule Monday out just yet.
The main reason for anything firing Monday will be timing and how the storms can utilize daytime heating.
Tuesday is more focused on the dynamics of the system so while daytime heating would of course help, it isn't a necessary requirement to get storms to pop this time around.
Still far out to say for sure on the extent of storms so we're in the "keeping our eyes on it" phase.
Beyond Tuesday the shower chances begin to fade and wow do we heat up by the end of the week.
Back to the mid 80's with plenty of sunshine by next Friday.


text:
Bloons Tower Defense 4
It looks like you have an ad blocker on. Please disable your ad blocker and refresh to fully enjoy our games.
Thank you.
Our Bloon monkey isn't licked yet - he can defend like nobody's business. See what new tools monkey has for the destruction of this year's new bloons!
Read directions in-game.


text:
#1: Still Have Same Complaint
After all these years of cg I still have the same complaint. My hair only looks good curly when its wet. It stays wet all day long. I've tried everyone's suggestions. Diffusers, twist outs, pineappleing, tshirt scrunching, waiting two hrs in the morning, day two hair, braids, less product, none of it works at all. I always have wet hair or frizzy pouffy dreadlock looking hair. I dont like either. Both make me feel ugly.


text:
Top Linksmain detailsbiographyby votesphoto galleryquotes
Filmographiesby yearby typeby ratingsby votesby TV seriesby genreby keyword
Did You Know?photo galleryquotes
Trevor (Character)
from "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody" (2005)
FilmographyEdit Credits
- "The Suite Life of Zack and Cody"
... aka "TSL" - USA (informal short title)
... aka "Suite Life" - Japan (English title)
- Odd Couples (2006) TV episode, Played by Zac Efron
Additional Details
Fun Stuff
London: Are you here for the merit scholar thingy?
Trevor: Oh, yeah. I'm Trevor - Phi Beta Kappa.
London: I'm London - Buy Lotsa Stuffa.
See more »
You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.


text:
Just curious how the coaltrol handles multiple zones in a home?
We have 4 thermostats
basement, 1st floor, 2nd floor, outer room.
Do you need 4 Coal trol Thermostats? Can you use the existing typical 2 wire thermostats and hook them in to a central coal trol thermostat?
The thermostats are there for obvious reasons. Different temp zones. 60 in the basement, 70 1st floor 68 or so 2nd floor


text:
Airfare Watch
Allentown (ABE)
Bogota (BOG)
To watch flights and get alerts when prices drop, download our app (it's free!):
Text me a link to the app:
That doesn't seem to be a valid phone number
Text sent!
Something went wrong. Try again?
Or check out these other cheap flights:
Flights from Allentown to Bogota
Flights from Allentown to anywhere
Flights from Bogota to anywhere


text:
Evan Rachel Wood at the 2009 SAG Awards
2009 Screen Actors Guild Awards: Evan Rachel Wood
Following her own lead at the 2009 Golden Globes, Evan Rachel Wood continues to look less like Dita Von Teese and more like a screen goddess from the '30s. At tonight's SAG Awards, she wore her vibrant red hair in big, glamorous waves and went just as dramatic with the makeup. She allowed the lips to be the focus with an even stronger red color, with slightly subtler rosy cheeks and a strong eye. Stunning and beautiful. Are you digging Evan's old Hollywood look?
Vote on all of my
Screen Actors Guild Awards polls here!


text:
It's pronounced Keen-Wah.
And here I'd been saying Quin-OH-ah all that time – like any normal person would. Quinoa is the kale of 2014, an ancient grain that, when combined with black beans, is the perfect protein.
I'd tried it before, back when I was still pronouncing it wrong, and proclaimed it utterly yucky. It had a bite, like radishes, and was mushy and sticky. As I had with kale and its perfect cancer-fighting powers, I decided my diet would just have to do without the perfect protein of quinoa.
But then I ordered a salad at a burger joint; it arrived at the table with a fluffy heap of grain off to one side. I recognized the quinoa from the tiny curled threads in every grain. It was not mushy, but kind of crispy and fluffy and separate. And not radishy. I gobbled it, and vowed to try quinoa again at home.
It is not inexpensive. A bag of the organic stuff will set you back, like, a thousand dollars. But I was dreaming of that salad, so I lobbed a bag of it into my shopping cart.
The directions on the bag tell you to treat the quinoa like you would rice: boil and let it sit. But that's what I'd done the last time, and it was mush. An Internet search turned up page after page of items titled "How Can I Make my Quinoa Crispy?" and "Help! My Quinoa is Mushy!!"
I selected a recipe that had the fewest steps, in this case 114 steps.
I doused the grain in cold water, let it sit, drained it, rinsed it some more and dried it, placed a kitchen towel over the wet quinoa and pressed the water out, which made the grain stick to the towel. I thought about using my blow dryer.
Next, I heated up a skillet and put the grains in to toast them. I was to do this until a "warm, nutty smell" emerged. I have a cold, and my nose isn't really so keen; five minutes into the toasting I was sniffing the air so vigorously I inhaled my top lip. But I think I detected a warm nuttiness, just as the grains were turning brown.
Next I added broth to the skillet and brought it to a boil. "You will see little threads emerge from each grain," said the recipe. I leaned in close for a look, but saw no threads. I went for my reading glasses. No threads. By then the lid was boiling off the skillet and grains were escaping out the sides. Looking back, I believe this is where my quinoa went south.
As the pot boiled and the threads refused to appear, the quinoa turned a sickly olive drab color. Although there were still no threads, I went on to the next step.
Drain the quinoa again, dry it, and return it to the pan over low heat. As I held the skillet over the sink, the liquid escaped down the drain, leaving a clump of something that looked like the darker sand you encounter at the beach while digging down about a foot – hard and grainy and pebbly. Is this what they mean by crunchy quinoa?
It couldn't be. I'd cooked the quinoa into something hard and rocky – perhaps the first cook in history to take an ancient grain, add heat and water, and turn it in the wrong direction.
I dumped the hard clump of it into the trash, $10 worth of perfect protein, wasted. I made french fries to go with the chicken. Baking in the oven, they had a warm, nutty smell.
Beth Dolinar can be reached at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Join the conversation
To comment and read comments on the article, please log in as a subscriber
Already a print subscriber? Your current O-R print subscription includes digital access. Fill out the "I am a subscriber" registration form to activate your digital access


text:
It's too bad Detroit still has a stigma attached to its name: crime. All big cities have crime.
My husband and I go down there every Thursday. We drive around Belle Isle first; it's beautiful. Then we go down to the riverfront at the end of Woodward. There are nice people enjoying it down there too. We also have dinner at a restaurant close by to enjoy it and give Detroit some business. Why don't you give it a try?
Orchard Lake
Orchard Lake


text:
Pittsburgh is planning to operate additional trucks with the Vector system.
Last year, a startup business in Pittsburgh, PA, was looking for a fleet willing to test its biofuel conversion system. It turns out that the firm, Optimus Technologies, didn't need to go far to find such a fleet, garnering interest from its home city of Pittsburgh. "One of the things we pride ourselves on is being a laboratory for new technologies, and with Optimus being a local firm, this was a great [opportunity]," says Grant Ervin, sustainability manager for the ...
Register for Complete Access (Valid Email Required)
By registering on Fleet Owner now, you'll not only gain access to Optimus primed to save fuel, you'll get exclusive access to a large archive of premium content.


text:
NewswireToday - /newswire/ -
Hong Kong, Central, Hong Kong, 2011/08/01 - Zintros state-of-the-art platform serves up context-sensitive experts to enhance EcoSeeds rich renewable energy news content - Zntro.com / Ecoseed.org.
EcoSeed and Zintro, Inc. are pleased to announce a collaboration between the organizations. EcoSeed and Zintro have teamed up to integrate easy access to relevant renewable energy experts from within EcoSeeds content. Each Ecoseed article includes a Zintro widget. When a reader clicks on that widget, it opens up a simple inquiry form with a list of sample experts relevant to the article. Within 90 seconds, the completed inquiry is forwarded to the most relevant experts in order to attain answers to business or technical questions or request help on a project. On average, the reader will quickly receive 5 10 expert replies over the Zintro platform without compromising E: or other personal information. Zintros platform handles all of the back-end functionality including reader/expert matching, back & forth communication, qualification, compliance, and confidentiality. As part of the collaboration, EcoSeed subscribers will get preferred placement in Zintros matching results that can improve their chances of being selected for projects.
Saar Herman, CEO of Global Content & Research (owner of EcoSeed) said Zintros platform makes it easy for us to deliver enhanced value to all of our subscribers by providing them with an even more compelling reading experience and, if they are a vendor to the industry, high value leads.
Stuart Lewtan, CEO of Zintro said Ecoseed is a cutting edge portal and Global Content & Research is a visionary company. By marrying Ecoseeds best-of-breed content with Zintros expert-serving capabilities, the result is remarkable media that truly blurs the lines between content & human expertise.
EcoSeed (EcoSeed.org) is a leading source for global green news, finance, and other resources in delivering green and renewable energy to mainstream business. EcoSeeds mission is to provide global, complete, innovative, and up to date news, information, resources, and opportunities, catalyst to incorporate environmental awareness and responsibility into lifestyle, and in business practices. They are the world's first and only global green website focused on bridging sustainability and the future it holds for the businesses community.
Zintro (zintro.com) connects professionals seeking answers to business or technical problems with subject-matter experts for consultations ranging from quick phone consults to multi-month on-site engagements. To date more than 6,000 clients have sent thousands of inquiries to over 30,000 active & engaged experts. Experts are from numerous industries, countries, and professions including independent consultants, physicians, engineers, scientists, managers, and business owners, among others. Clients include consultants, entrepreneurs, operating managers, analysts, lawyers, investors, journalists, engineers, and business development executives, among others.
Written by / Agency / Source: Global Content & Research Ltd
Availability: All Regions (Including Int'l)
Traffic Booster: [/] Quick Newswire Today Visibility Checker
Distribution / Indexing: [+]


text:
Elite Black And Grey Party Wear Salwar SuitAspiring to make a mark in the world of style, here is the attire to breath life into your aspirations. Real beauty comes out from your dressing style with this black and grey pure georgette party wear salwar kameez. Beautified with fancy embellishments, resham, patch border work and karachi work all synchronized well with the pattern and design of the attire. Paired with a matching bottom and dupatta.
Product Code: 5021
$99.18 $123.97
Product will dispatch in 10 - 12 Days
Stitching (if required) will take 4 to 5 days extra.
Shipping Charges: $13.95 / All India Free Shipping
Free Shipping On Orders Above USD 199
Best Lowest Price Guarantee
Price Match Promise
100% Original Products
Price Match Promise
100% Original Products
Free Shipping On Orders Above $199 USD
Shipping By DHL Express & Fedex Express
Quick & Secure Delivery
Shipping By DHL Express & Fedex Express
Quick & Secure Delivery
100% Premium Quality
100% Branded Products
We Do Sell Only Original
100% Branded Products
We Do Sell Only Original
Style: Classic Saree
Shipping Time: 10 - 12 Days
Fabric: Pure Georgette
Celebrity: N/A
Catalogue No.: 1170
Work: Karachi, Patch Border, Resham
- The first wash of the garment should always be Dry-Cleaned.
- Slight variation in fabric, color and work is possible.
- Border of the suits may be vary at back side.
- Jewellery shown in the Image is not a part of the product.
- Front and back neck deep depends on the design and pattern on the Kameez.
- Maximum possible bust size is 44 inches.
- Kurta length can be made between 38 to 54 inches.
- Kurta (Kameez) length will be customized as per products fabrics availability.
- Customized Stitching process will take 4 to 5 days extra.
- All measurement should be in Inches only.


text:
A new interview with our very own Todd Howard has gone up at videogaming247. Among other things, Todd discusses Fallout 3's cross-platform launch, how decisions you make will help determine the game's ending, and how Cormac McCarthy's book, "The Road," has been an influence on the game's development. Here's a sample of what he had to say:
Q: The "post-disaster" genre isn't particularly well visited in games, certainly not as well as in movies and books. Do you look outside games for inspiration? We're thinking along the lines of Cormac McCarthy's "The Road", and so on.
A: You picked one of the big ones, yes. "The Road" is fantastic and came out in the middle of our design phase, so it became required reading for many of us. We looked at many post nuclear movies, some very disturbing, things that deal with Hiroshima and such, and it gave us a good look at that type of nuclear destruction. Other general ones we looked at were things dealing with survival or how people deal with the effects of any war or rebuilding.
To read the rest of the interview, click here.


text:
Seeing that Rudd has resigned as Foreign Minister?
Gillard should just plough on and not sack Rudd and not spill the leadership.
- If she spills, Rudd won't stand unless he's certain he has the numbers. By spilling the leadership but not winning a bollot (because Rudd didn't stand), she'll be made to look weak and foolish.
- Sacking Rudd will make him even more a matyr than he already is (at least according to the public). And she'll come across as an even more ruthless bitch. Moreover, he can quite legitimately ask what he has been sacked for. At least publically, he's really not done much wrong.
- Winner of the 2011 and 2012 CricketWeb AFL tipping competition
- Winner of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 CricketWeb NRL tipping competition
Brad McNamara @bbuzzmc
Will say this once and then nothing else. Defamation laws quite clear in Aus.be careful.
It's War
Mr Rudd took aim at Ms Gillard's poor standing in the polls.
''There is one overriding question for my colleagues and that is who is best placed to defeat Tony Abbott,'' he said.
''Tony Abbott is on track to win and has been for a long time.''
Last edited by howardj; 21-02-2012 at 11:41 PM.
'I feel very uncomfortable doing this from Washington rather than in Australia'
So...is he competing in the spill or not?
Want to be the online Don Bradman or Ian Salisbury?
Then join CW Cricket today. It's what all the cool kids desire.
RIP Craig Walsh (Craig) 1985-2012
RIP Hughesy 1988-2014
Rudd and Punter in the same week.
Last edited by Spark; 22-02-2012 at 12:24 AM.
do you think people will be allowed to make violins?
who's going to make the violins?
forever 63*
i like how rudd called the press conference for 2am ET
aka 6pm AEST
#MeMeMeMemememememememememememermemrememtmemememre mrmemn enm em
I found it hard to imagine a more odious and craven set of politicians than the UK's.
Looking into the cold, dead eyes of Steven Joyce convinced me NZs were just as bad.
But Australia is even worse, you poor bastards.
Somebody has to...
Rick Santorum buddy. Rick Santorum.
lol @ people honestly complaining about our politicians on a global standard.
I am a political reporter for a newspaper.
If you want me to clarify what I said:
I found it hard to imagine a more odious and craven set of politicians in a democratic country than the UK's.
Looking into the cold, dead eyes of Steven Joyce convinced me NZs were just as bad.
But Australia is even worse, you poor bastards.
Of course they don't compare to Africa but you should expect better from those who seek to rule you.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
Personalised Stainless Steel Wine Cooler - Celebration
You've been a real grown up for a while now in your own place, and stylish dinner parties are totally your style. Set the scene, give your guests something to talk about and add a little class to your table with this gorgeous stainless steel wine cooler. The contemporary brushed stainless steel cooler has double walled insulation for effective cooling, and can hold most standard sized wine and champagne bottles. Best of all, you can personalise your wine cooler with a number and three lines of characters - ideal for when you need a cool, stylish gift to give the wine loving connoisseur in your life.
- Number (5 Characters Max)
- Message (3 lines of 30 characters per line Max)
- Weight: 0.69kg
- Height: 19.5cm
- Width: 12cm
- Depth: 12cm
Please note:
- This item will be personalised exactly as you have written so please double check spelling, punctuation and use of capital letters.
- Personalised products can only be returned if they are faulty.
- Do not include accents and special symbols as some of our processes will not allow this.
- Due to the font type used please do not use all capitals in your personalised message, or the personalisation will be very difficult to read.
- 12.0cm x 12.0cm x 19.5cm
Personalised Stainless Steel Wine Cooler - Celebration Customer Reviews
Related products in Personalised Ice Buckets and Decanters
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you have an un-answered question about this product? Simply ask us a question and we'll do our best to help.


text:
100 Day Sprint: Time running out fast for Romney
So we are almost halfway through the 100 day sprint — I know, I know, you're thanking your higher power right about now.
But one guy who's not glad to see the pages drop off the calendar is Mitt Romney.
For the better part of the last year, Romney has been locked in an also-ran position, just inches behind President Barack Obama.
The Democrat has held a solid lead in the electoral college standing throughout the race.
Romney pulled into threat-range in the early summer, staking claim to a tie in the popular vote and thinning Obama's leads in battleground states.
With the Paul Ryan pick he seemed to be positioned for a bold final push. But that momentum is starting to look more and more like a plateau.
Romney appears stuck around the 45% mark that John McCain hit in 2008. Meanwhile, in the latest polls Obama is pushing toward or even above the 50% mark.
(CNN puts the president at 52% to Romney's 46%, nearly matching Obama's final margin over John McCain four years ago.)
None of the Democrats' current advantages are insurmountable, but the opportunities for the GOP to shake up the race are ticking away VP pick? Done. Conventions? Over.
Swift Boat style blow to Obama's approval ratings? If anything, it's the Democrats who are playing the pit bulls this time around. This morning, Politico is leading with a story about the Democrats "Kerry-izing" Romney on national defense.
More bad economic news? Well, maybe that could change the race's dynamics. In their latest assessment of the race, Team Romney is arguing that high unemployment automatically doom Obama to a one-term presidency.
But I don't think many politics-watchers buy that anymore. I think most people who've run out of patience with Obama have already jumped ship.
Meanwhile, Romney now faces the risk of several crucial days being lost to hand-wringing stories, as GOPers and conservative allies acknowledge doubts about the Romney-Ryan strategy.
We've already seen anxious essays in the Wall Street Journal, Politico and the Weekly Standard. In the Standard, Bill Kristol compared the Romney approach to that of Michael Dukakis. Ouch.
To win this, Romney has to actually, you know, win it. He has to find a story to tell that convinces Americans that he's the better guy, with the better plan. I don't think there are many pundits in America, including conservatives, who would say he's done that effectively.
And there's just not much time left.
Which leaves the debates as the likeliest opportunity for Romney to break through with that message. Doable, yes. But only if Romney elevates his appeal dramatically, and finds a credible, policy-backed narrative along the way.
He'll probably also need help from an Obama stumble or some other unforeseen event.
The big convention bounce for Obama (let's be honest and call it the Clinton Bounce) will almost certainly fade. But with 56 days to go, that won't be enough by itself to lift the Republicans out of a frustratingly close second place.
Tags: election12


text:
dry fly presentation?
View Single Post
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Merrimac, MA
Posts: 4,006
Re: dry fly presentation?
Originally Posted by
so today i went out and nymphed for about 2 hours. nothin... i saw about 10-15 drakes flying around so i thought id throw one on and try, well i tried a dry dropper rig or whatever its called when you put a nymph under a dry. i didnt get nothin in about an hour, i walked down the stream constantly casting trying all water. i did notice that sometimes my fly would be on its side or upside down. does this matter? if so how do i fix this? i know i suck at dry casting but i dont feel like thats the problem.
Presentation does matter with dry flies. In fact it may be the single most important aspect of dry fly fishing.
Generally, when you're fishing a dry/dropper, you're planning for the take to be on the dropper; that's why most people will use a big, meaty dry for the top fly; like a Wulff, or something like that. In some cases, it's almost like nymphing with an indicator. In others, where there's a lot of surface feeding; particularly in faster moving water, you're just as apt to get a strike on the dry as on the dropper.
A dropper on a dry fly will weight it down and make a soft presentation difficult (not impossible, but certainly more challenging). My experience is that if fish are feeding on the top, then you're very likely to get a take the minute the fly hits the water; particularly if the presentation is soft.
Try aiming your cast a foot or two above the water and let the dry "float down" onto the surface. Don't try to cast directly at the water, If you do that, then your dry will land with a "splat" and that's not the way that trout are used to seeing a fly settle on the surface.
If you're going to try to catch fish by imitating a mature insect, then take some time before you start casting; watch the water. See what happening with the insect life; what kind of flies are on the water, what size, what color, how do they land, how long do they stay on the water, are trout top-water feeding? Then, if you decide to go with a dry fly, try to cast in such a way that you present your fly the same way that the insects are landing on the water.
I agee with MJ, if you're going to be dry fly fishing, then stick with one dry. Change it out if you're continuing to sees rises, but getting no takes.
View Public Profile
Send a private message to Pocono
Find all posts by Pocono


text:
Empower your job search with knowledge about employers, jobs, and industries. Learn to write your best resume and prepare for an interview. Get up to speed on key computer software like Word, Excel, Publisher, and Access.
It's all at your library!
Listen to a Blog Talk Radio podcast on Life Coach Radio Network featuring Joan Divor, Business Services Librarian, Burlington County Library, being interviewed by Kathleen Brady (Brady & Associates CareerPlanners, LLC). In an informative conversation, Joan will show you exactly HOW to find the information you need to be successful in your search. Joan has over 20 years of corporate experience as a library manager, and in market research, competitive analysis and business intelligence. This is a show you don't want to miss.
Listen here.


text:
I am into the 3rd chapter of The Christian Delusion, Why Faith Fails, edited by John w Loftus. There are some excellent psychological examples of how your brain works and the biases we carry. It is important that we do not close our minds to evidence that is opposite to your beliefs just so we can save face or prolong a false since of security.You may want to get a copy foryour self. Whether you agree or disagree it always good to know the enemy. These are every day concepts that we should apply to all facets of life.
Views: 529
I think reading a persons way to reason is wonderful. I hear a lot of recomendations on books to read on this and other sites. I am not sure I need any reassurance or reinforcement on that subject.
I will admit to an odd fascination with the Historical Bible and learning anything I can on who actually wrote what and the politicall realities at the time verses new scripture written to prop up political realities. I find it interesting that when the Romans sacked the temple they found objects of idol worship still going on, even inside the temple. I am fascinated by the small details and the real story behind the fiction, but beyond that I tend to have a jaded view of anyone else's opinion on religion as being the same as Joeseph Smith, regardless of what they are selling. Everyone travels their own path. No concencious is needed in finding your way to the next level. I only speak to what is right for me and my journey.
Devil Bar


text:
Girard-Perregaux's R&D 01 Watch Designed For Drivers
A fitting remembrance to former racecar driver Luigi Macaluso, Girard-Perregaux has released a signature timepiece that was designed for racing enthusiasts – the R&D 01.
Macaluso served as president of both the Italian Motorsport Federation and the International Karting Federation and was the president of Girard-Perregaux until his passing last year. He also won the European Rally Championship in 1972 and served on the FIA's World Motor Sport Council. Thanks to his ties with the auto community, Girard-Perregaux partnered with Ferrari and Pininfarina to bring about their own branded watches. With Macaluso at the helm, the company designed luxury signature timepieces for a range of world-class auto brands.
The R&D 01 isn't tied to any automotive brand and is the effort of many years of research and development. This watch is the ultimate driver's watch – it was created after consultation with Formula 1 racing drivers and what they needed in a timepiece.
The end result features inverted push-buttons and functions, which makes it easier to operate while driving. Its rotating internal bezel is resistant to being knocked out of place, its design is sporty and all of this chronograph's movements are crafted in-house. The R&D 01's dials are styled after a car's dashboard gauges and the crown field after an F1 air intake.
[Source: Autoblog]


text:
The intensive FINE ARTS SUMMER WORKSHOP provides all participants with hands-on studio participation in Painting and Drawing – Paris Sketchbook while preparing for an end-of-program presentation of works accomplished.
While exploring painting techniques, this course teaches students how to work on an individual project based on their experience in Paris, forming individual painting projects according to levels and complexities.
This course consists of gathering research from Paris in the traditional form of sketching from the works in the museums, streets, and environments of Paris as artists have done for centuries. This includes working from sculptures, paintings, architecture, formal gardens, as well as drawing from life in the streets and markets. In addition, studio sessions will draw from a life model.


text:
Santa Fe, New Mexico is a magical, vibrant, and wonderful city to visit at any time of the year. Santa Fe, nicknamed the City Different, embodies a rich history, melding Hispanic, Anglo and Native American cultures whose influences are apparent in everything from the architecture, the food, the art and so on. There is no better time to experience the splendor of our city than in early September, when you can enjoy two spectacular weekends of celebration on our historic plaza. Join Santa Fe in celebrating the historical and cultural beauty that is Santa Fe in the Fiesta de Santa Fe. The Fiesta de Santa Fe has been held every year since 1712, thus making it the oldest continuous community celebration in the United States. This stunning fiesta is a unique blend of rich multicultural heritage commemorating the return of the Spanish colonists to Santa Fe. Don't hesitate to book your room with us at El Farolito Bed and Breakfast Inn now, so you don't miss this spectacular event.
For 301 magnificent years, those walking the streets of Santa Fe every September revel in the sounds of "Viva la fiesta!" These words give Santa Fe residents a sense of pride, as they celebrate the peaceful reoccupation of their city by Don Diego de Vargas in 1692, following an Indian revolt in 1680 which resulted in Spanish colonists being forced from the city. Reenactments of the Knighting and Coronation of Don Diego de Vargas and La Reina de Santa Fe, as well as food and craft booths highlighting the cultural diversity of Santa Fe are just some of the features of the Fiesta de Santa Fe.
The lead up to the Fiesta de Santa Fe kicks off on August 31st, and over Labor Day Weekend you'll be able to explore the Fiesta Fine Arts and Crafts Market in the Plaza. Here, you'll fine unbeatable Santa Fe deals, featuring unique hand fashioned jewelry, pottery, chic clothing, stylish leather, paintings, photography, handsome wood products, hand blown glass, and countless other items. On September 1st, don't miss the Swirling dresses, stamping feet and ringing trumpets in the Mariachi Extravaganza de Santa Fe, where you're likely to hear the fiesta song; one of the most notable sounds of the Fiesta de Santa Fe. You don't want to miss the burning of Zozobra, a hideous but harmless fifty-foot bogeyman marionette on September 5th. With the burning of Zozobra, all our troubles of Santa Fe disappear for another year. Finally, the official Fiesta de Santa Fe begins with the pregon on September 6th and continues through September 8th. Spend your day celebrating Santa Fe style, then relax and unwind at our luxurious Santa Fe Bed and Breakfast, Located just a few short blocks from the action of the Fiesta de Santa Fe.


text:
2012 TOYOTA Corolla LE Sedan 4D
Use the SHIFT key to zoom in.
Use the CTRL key to zoom out.
Similar Vehicles
2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 1.4T SE Sedan 4D48K $13,999 View Details
2012 DODGE AVENGER SE Sedan 4D72K $10,697 View Details
2016 CHEVROLET Malibu LT Sedan 4D51K $15,799 View Details
2012 TOYOTA Corolla LE Sedan 4D
No-Haggle Price
Estimated payment:2 Adjust Pmt. Terms
Gets 28+ MPG Hwy.
This vehicle will only be available for a limited time, so don't miss out.
Hurryin today before it's gone.
Call Us
Visit Us
Manchester, MO 63011-4502
- Keyless Entry
- Cruise Control
- Power Windows
- Stability Control
- Side Air Bags
- Tilt & Telescoping Wheel
- Daytime Running Lights
- MP3 (Single Disc)
- Steel Wheels
- Power Steering
- Head Curtain Air Bags
- Dual Air Bags
- Bluetooth Wireless
- Power Door Locks
- Air Conditioning
- ABS (4-Wheel)
- AM/FM Stereo
- Traction Control
- Dual front map lights
- Remote keyless entry -inc: panic feature remote illumination
- Dual glove compartments
- Front & rear door pockets w/bottle holder
- Digital clock
- Cruise control
- Air conditioning w/air filtration
- Trunk lamp
- Pwr windows w/driver one-touch down
- Auto-locking pwr door locks
- Engine immobilizer
- Driver seat height adjustment
- 12V aux pwr outlet
- Center console -inc: side pockets storage
- (4) cup holders
- 60/40 split-folding rear bench seat
- Black instrumentation -inc: tachometer twin tripmeters outside temp indicator
- Remote releases -inc: hood trunk w/cancel fuel door
- Dual visor vanity mirrors
- HD rear window defogger w/timer
- 3-spoke tilt/telescoping steering wheel -inc: audio controls
- Variable intermittent wipers -inc: mist cycle
- 16 x 6.5 steel wheels -inc: full wheel covers
- Color-keyed front grille
- Temporary spare tire
- Color-keyed door handles
- P205/55R16 all-season tires
- Color-keyed heated pwr fold away mirrors
- Chrome rear license plate garnish
- Multi-reflector halogen headlamps
- Daytime Running Lamps
- Child protector rear door locks
- Dual front airbags w/occupant sensors
- Energy-absorbing steering column
- Internal trunk release
- Front & rear side curtain airbags
- Front seat-mounted side airbags
- Front/rear crumple zones
- Front seat active headrests
- 4-wheel anti-lock brakes -inc: brake assist electronic brake force distribution
- Side-impact door beams
- Vehicle stability control w/traction control -inc: off switch
- Child restraint system w/LATCH anchors
- Smart Stop braking technology
- Direct tire pressure monitor
- Front wheel drive
- Electric-assist pwr steering
- Independent MacPherson strut front suspension
- 1.8L DOHC SFI 16-valve VVT-i I4 engine
- Torsion beam rear suspension
- Front & rear stabilizer bars
- Front ventilated disc & rear drum brakes
Similar Vehicles
2016 VOLKSWAGEN Jetta 1.4T SE Sedan 4D47,523 $13,999 View Details
2012 DODGE AVENGER SE Sedan 4D71,788 $10,697 View Details
2016 CHEVROLET Malibu LT Sedan 4D50,343 $15,799 View Details


text:
Personal Stories, Advice, and Support 964 People
Girls.... EeeuuuggghhhNow I will say that I loved watching girls **********, that's when I was straight, now seeing it is just some old woman puting a vibrator on the wrinkly skin around the v*****, with guys there is a nice smooth shiny d*** which can change in size, and then you get to see the big...
I Love For Women To Watch Me Jack OffIt's really the only way I can get off now, which sucks because there's so few women who would want to watch me jerk off for them, and even fewer who would want to help by joining in. So if you would want to watch me jerk off for you on cam, or anything else you'd want to do...
EXC1028 22-25, M 1 Response 0 Mar 30, 2013
Skype Me Asap Girlsstr8surfer on Skype, add me if you are a nice girl who enjoys some fun c2c play from time to time. I need you bad ;)
anonymousonly 31-35, M 0 Jan 9, 2013
Looking For Straight GuysI'm looking for some straight guys to strike up a conversation... Who is game?
Emolover39 41-45, F 14 Responses 17 Aug 14, 2013
There Is Just SomethingAbout watching a hot guy pleasure his self. The look of pleasure on his face as he strokes his long hard shaft... Such a turn on!
Emolover39 41-45, F 16 Responses 23 Aug 16, 2013
It is so hot to see a guy show off,stroking until he soots his load, especialy big cummers
JOfun925 56-60, M 1 Response 4 Mar 24, 2016
Anyone out there getting off tonight?I'd love to watch ;-)
golferforepartee 46-50, M 8 Nov 22, 2015
I Know How It Feels!Although I'm pretty much straight, I'm not homophobic at all and enjoy being naked with other men. Whatever the motivation (adult video or just sexy conversation), we make sure we get hardons and stroke a lot. I enjoy seeing how another man masturbates. Not all of us use the...
SwGaMan 61-65, M 1 Oct 12, 2012
I want to watch you... can I?
I'll Jack Off For You On Camhit me up, firstname.lastname@example.com & I'll jerk it for you on cam!
A guy should be allowed to jerkwherever whenever. I mean it's really a compliment that he would take the time because he saw someone beautiful. Like a guy should be able to go to a restaurant see a beautiful waitress and jerk to her right there
youwishyouhadme1234 18-21, F 10 Responses 28 Dec 19, 2015
I want daddy's milk... ????
Touched By An AngelI was late 15. I was sleeping at my grandparent's house down in the basement where the showtime and HBO were left unmonitored. My uncle was only in his twenties, and brought his date home. I awoke to the sound they made coming downstairs and talking. Uncle forgot I was staying...
smiller2004 36-40 1 Response 2 Jun 26, 2012
I Like To Watch As You Watch MeI'm on both YIM (email@example.com) and Skype (nkdman1431) on Saturday and Sunday mornings.I have enjoyed ************ on YIM video chat many times with others watching (man, woman, or couple). It's always better if I can watch someone else ********** as they watch me.If you...
nkdman143 66-70, M 4 Responses 0 Jun 23, 2012
*******I want to jack off someone else.
My First Gay Experience!I was 11 he was 14 and he was also my best friends brother, I can't remember why but my best friend must have been outside and his brother said do you wanna play truth or dare and we got to some dirty dares I just agreed so it started out kissing and hugging then we both got...
Zedrin 18-21, T 5 Responses 4 May 13, 2012
OmfgI LOVE watching a guy jerk off. That gets my ***** so wet beside hearing him moan and watch him choke his ****. I love to see him jerk off until he **** all over himself , I cant help but start to rub my **** while he jacks off. mmm , the thought of it makes me wanna play with...
Hoodbarbiex3 18-21, F 12 Responses 12 Oct 27, 2012
We Were Watching VidsMy g/f and I had a few bloody marys on Sunday at brunch, we came home and decided to watch some naughty videos, just because we could. I chose a website with male ************, and OH boy! we had some fun watching these. we found a few of very nice young men with very pretty...
pantylady 61-65, F 5 Responses 12 Nov 23, 2012
My First TimeMy first time sucking a ****was with a cousin of mine. He was a few years younger than me. He was hairy all over and had a huge **** and a couple of golf ball sized low hangers. We would take turns jacking and sucking each other. Boy he was a big ******. We shared each other for...
songbird65 41-45 1 Response 1 Nov 17, 2012
Love Jacking Off Tooi love being watched while i JACK OFF....it is so exciting to me...i just love girls seeing my peter and seeing me playing with it...i go to webcam sites and look for girls to watch me JACK OFF and find a lot who dont mind..i just love it , i get so excited , and ask them to...
banditone 51-55 1 Response 0 Oct 3, 2012
Me and my mom mom were outside like a coupledays ago cause it was so nice out and if you know how many family is then you know we were just naked and my neighbor behind our house like the backyard side was out too we waved and everything cause we've known him for years. My mom and I went over to talk for a bit like how...
youwishyouhadme1234 18-21, F 1 Response 16 Mar 19, 2016
It always leads to oral.No matter how much we've promised we'll go no further, when the other guy gets close, and sees the look of lust in my eyes as I stare at his c**k and rub myself through my panties, he'll always offer to let me take that tasty load in my mouth and I never refuse.
AlbertSAT 66-70, M 6 Responses 21 Oct 6, 2015
I Love Being Watched Jacking OffSays it all, I love (girls and guys) watching me jerk off on cam.. maybe its the exhibitionist in me
lryplg 18-21, M 3 Responses 0 May 14, 2012
He Was Smokin HottAnd I swear I almost got off watching him!!! I ended up soaking wet! Can't wait to watch him again!!!
Emolover39 41-45, F 17 Responses 26 Sep 1, 2013
Public Potty *******I recently went to a park bathroom and when I walked in I immediately notices two toilets with no stall doors. I sat in the first stall and I also noticed I could see thru the large gap in the divider wall that I could clearly see the toilet next to me. I always sit down to pee...
dmac35 56-60, M 1 Response 4 Aug 26, 2013
Watch?Nope I wanna do it for them!!! Why watch when you can have them sit back and relax while I do the work for them?
livinlifeintn 46-50, M 6 Responses 4 Apr 17, 2012
I just got off to watching a friend with afleshlight. I think you know who you are😉
Watching A Guy Jerk Off Gets My Panties WetI have always enjoy watching a guy jack off. Sitting in a chair, couch or edge of the bed and seeing him jacking off is such a turn on. Seeing him grip his **** and stroke up and down, it gets my panties so wet, I love seeing it dripping as he strokes, makes my mouth water and I...
apantygirl 22-25, F 10 Responses 21 Dec 6, 2012
Like To Watched.I love being watched and love chatting while doing.it. if any females into sexting leave me your number.
jin09 36-40, M 1 Apr 3, 2012


text:
SINGAPORE — Is China becoming more assertive in enforcing its claims to control as much as 80 percent of the South China Sea, a claim that includes sovereignty over dozens of islands disputed with several Southeast Asian states?
Recent developments certainly point in this direction. Japan, the United States, India and Australia — all powers with a strong stake in regional stability — are watching the situation closely.
In an apparent demonstration of its growing maritime enforcement capabilities, the Chinese navy last month ended a long-range deployment into the South China Sea. The exercise included some of China's most modern warships and lasted nearly three weeks.
The flotilla from China's North Sea Fleet based in Qingdao sailed into the Spratly archipelago, all or some of which is claimed by Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia. The Chinese ships anchored off Fiery Cross Reef, seized from Vietnamese forces in a 1988 battle and now a Chinese base with an early warning radar station. Meanwhile, Chinese combat aircraft from several different airfields on the mainland were holding exercises that tested their stealth and night-flying skills, midair refueling, radar jamming and simulated bombing raids out into the South China Sea.
Two weeks ago, China's fisheries enforcement agency confirmed that it had started regular patrols to protect Chinese fishing boats in and around the Spratly Islands, several dozen of which are garrisoned by Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia. The agency said that two new ships had been sent from China's Hainan Island to replace two vessels that had been patrolling in the area since April 1.
Chinese officials say that Chinese trawlers are repeatedly harassed and sometimes confiscated by Vietnam, the Philippines and Malaysia despite the fact that they are operating in China's maritime zone.
Announcing the regular deployments to protect against piracy, seizure and attempts to chase Chinese fishing vessels out of the area, Liu Tianrong, deputy head of China's South Sea Fisheries Administration, said "providing protection in this region of extraordinary security threats will help underline Chinese existing sovereign rights over the territory."
At about the same time the Chinese navy was showing its ability to project coordinated military power deep into the South China Sea, another Chinese fleet that included advanced surface combatants and submarines steamed through the East China Sea into the Pacific south of Japan, prompting protests from Tokyo after Chinese helicopters allegedly flew too close to shadowing Japanese vessels.
China's state-owned Global Times newspaper commented April 27 that as China was assuming more responsibilities in East Asia, there would be more frequent Chinese military exercises in international waters, especially since the U.S. was reinforcing its defenses in the western Pacific.
"Naturally, the transformation of the Chinese navy will bring changes to the strategic pattern in East Asia and the west Pacific Ocean that has lasted for the last five decades," Global Times said, adding that the transformation was positive because China did not intend to "challenge the U.S. in the central Pacific or engage in a military clash with Japan in close waters, though it is willing to protect its core interests at any cost."
The New York Times reported recently that, in March, China told two visiting senior U.S. officials that Beijing would not tolerate any interference in the South China Sea, saying it was now part of China's "core" sovereignty interests.
The U.S. officials were quoted as saying it was the first time that the Chinese had put the South China Sea into the category of a core national interest, on a par with Taiwan and Tibet.
This implies that China will, if necessary, use force or the threat of force to protect its claimed national sovereignty on land or at sea in the area.
In an address to the Center for Strategic and International Studies in March, Singapore's Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Teo Chee Hean noted that China usually took a "softly, gently" approach in Southeast Asia, "but not if its core national interests are threatened."
"We saw this in the Chinese reaction to the joint Malaysia-Vietnam submission last year to the U.N. Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on their claims in the South China. China responded the very next day, with a counterclaim that extended as far as the waters off East Malaysia and the Natuna Islands of Indonesia."
Justifying China's naval buildup at a meeting in Beijing of the China-ASEAN Defense and Security Dialogue in late March, Senior Col. Chen Zhou, who is attached to the Academy of Military Sciences, said China was "the only member of the U.N. Security Council that has not realized complete reunification." He added that: "We still face many challenges, such as maritime disputes with other countries."
China's evident assertiveness in the South China Sea comes amid continuing divisions in the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations over whether and how to react. The current ASEAN chair, Vietnam, which claims the Chinese-occupied Paracel Islands as well as the Spratly Island chain, has been unable to get to the group to act as a bloc in dealing with Beijing.
Without a unified ASEAN strategy, other interested powers including Japan, the U.S., India and Australia, will also find it harder to constrain China.
Michael Richardson is a visiting senior research fellow at the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies in Singapore.