text:
Cosponsored by the GSA Foundation.
Students will have the opportunity to discuss career prospects and challenges with professional geoscientists over a FREE lunch. [ more info ]
- Roy J. Shlemon Mentor Program in Applied Geoscience Luncheon
Mon., 19 May, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
- John Mann Mentors in Applied Hydrogeology Program Luncheon
Tues., 20 May, 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
GSA Student Feedback Session
Sponsored by GSA Council.
Wed., 21 May, lunchtime, brownbag.
Student attendees are invited to this event to discuss the state of the Society and its new initiatives. Moderated by a member of the GSA Executive Board. Refreshments will be provided.
On To The Future
Sun., 18 May, 3–3:30 p.m., Procrastinator Theater.
This is a brief meeting for OTF participants (and their sponsors) to discuss effective mentoring relationships and networking opportunities for underrepresented students at the GSA section meeting. The goal is to accelerate the process of becoming engaged and involved members of our scientific and professional community. OTF is a new grass roots initiative of The Geological Society of America (GSA).
Application deadline: 14 April
You may now check
your application status online.
The GSA Foundation has funds available for student travel grants. You must be registered for the meeting BEFORE you can apply. The form will be available only during the pre-registration period. Please review the eligibility guidelines.
GSA's Rocky Mountain and Cordilleran Sections will cover meeting registration for student volunteers in return for 6 hours of work. Students interested in volunteering should contact the Student Volunteer Chair, Nick Atwood.


text:
- Top 10 Recession-Proof IT Jobs
- 7 Hot IT Jobs That Will Land You a Higher Salary
- Link Building Strategies and Tips for 2014
- Top 10 Accessories for Your iPad Air
Computerworld - One of the biggest stumbling blocks for companies contemplating entrusting a cloud-computing vendor with their data is the risk of unintended data exposure. A lot of data is sensitive. It might contain employees' financial information, patients' statutorily protected health information, other regulated information or proprietary intellectual property. Quite often, companies feel more control when they keep that sort of data in-house. But the risk that a cloud vendor might not handle your information as securely as you'd like can be mitigated.
One good way to do that is with encryption. An encryption algorithm encodes data, rendering it unreadable to those who don't possess the decoding key. The idea is that, if encrypted data falls into the wrong hands, it will be of little or no use without the encryption key. This can help mitigate concerns related to the data being hacked or even being legitimately accessed by a government, which is a particular concern when the data center where the data is being stored by the cloud vendor is located in a foreign country.
If you're depending on encryption to protect your cloud-based data, you'll need to determine how the cloud vendor facilitates encryption. Questions to ask include the following:
* Does the cloud vendor encrypt your data both at rest and in transit?
* What level of encryption does the cloud vendor employ (128-bit, 256-bit, etc.)?
* Who has access to the encryption key (customer, cloud vendor, third parties, key escrow)?
* What encryption standards have been employed by the cloud vendor? For example, Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2?
*How are encryption keys managed, and where is the encryption key located?
This last question is particularly important because sloppy handling of the key can negate the value of encryption. For example, in December 2011, SpecialForces.com was hacked by the hacktivist group Anonymous). SpecialForces.com's data was encrypted, but those diligent Anonymous folks hacked in again, found and accessed the encryption keys, used them to decrypt the data obtained during the initial hack, and posted that data on the Web for public viewing.
Even when used and configured appropriately, encryption isn't always a silver bullet. As with most risk mitigation strategies, there's a trade-off between costs and benefits. Risk might go down with encryption, but adding encryption typically increases the total cost of using a cloud solution. What's more, adding encryption can result in slowed or diminished performance due to the extra steps introduced into the process. And in reducing one risk, an entirely new one is introduced: If the encryption key is lost, the data can no longer be decrypted and essentially becomes useless, even to the customer.
Meanwhile, cloud vendors themselves are developing and deploying alternative techniques for rendering compromised data useless. Examples include these two:
* Distributed file systems -- Individual files are essentially split into multiple pieces and stored on multiple machines in multiple locations. The idea is that if any one data element falls into the wrong hands, it will be of little or no value without access to the remaining parts of the file.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By Prof. Arupjyoti Saikia, Post-Doctoral fellow at the Yale Agrarian Studies Program, Associate Professor of History, Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati India
Monday, March 12, 201212:00 PM - 1:00 PM10383 Bunche Hall
The Indian state is on an ambitious program to transform an 'idyllic' waterscape in the Brahmaputra river valley as the country's future power house. Behind this grand ambition lies an uneasy and critical relationship of the modern Indian nation-state with the country's river systems. The dynamics of this uneasy relation go back to earlier times. But it began to surface more acutely in the last two hundred years as the colonial government redefined its relationship with the south Asian rivers. The colonial state's infatuation with the Indian rivers did not impact much the Brahmaputra and its valley till the beginning of the 20th century. Early in the 20th century, after long wait and speculation, it was time for some decisive action to make the river and its valley more meaningful to the British Empire. These schemes however changed the river's relation with the floodplain permanently. The contemporary Indian state's ambitious river valley projects, seemingly aimed at improving the condition of Valley, ignore the historical complexities.
Arupjyoti Saikia is a post-doctoral fellow at the Yale Agrarian Studies Program and an Associate Professor of History in the Department of Humanities and Sciences at the Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati India. His research is on the environmental and political history of the Indian state of Assam. His current book project is on the Environmental History of the river Brahmaputra and its Valley. His last publication was Forests and Ecological History of Assam, 1826-2000 (Oxford University Press, Delhi 2011). His new book A Century of Protests: Peasant Politics in Assam since 1900 (Routledge, Delhi) is due in 2012. He also regularly writes in Assamese.
Light refreshment will be served.
Cost : Free
Sponsor(s): Center for India and South Asia
UCLA International Institute
11248 Bunche Hall
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1487
Campus Mail Code: 148703
Tel: (310) 825-4811
Fax: (310) 206-3555
Email: email@example.com
© 2014 The Regents of the University of California. All rights reserved.
Terms of Use / Privacy Policy


text:
Light-duty, all-purpose gloves feature angled elastic cuff for easy entry, 2-way stretch spandex padded back and concealed interior seam stitching. Lycra® insert panels between fingers provide comfort and mobility. Clarino® MWX-2 synthetic leather palm protects and provides grip. Black/gray.
You are already a registered user on SDB.Please enter SHIP ME promo if you have not already used it previously.
Toll Free Phone1-877-255-3415
Hours: 8am - 5pm CST, Monday - Friday.


text:
Volunteers use cell phones to take photos of former Massachusetts governor and Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney at a campaign call center in Las Vegas, Nev., on Feb. 3.
Political contributions by text – seen as the ultimate grassroots fundraising mechanism – have been endorsed by the campaigns of President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney and approved by the Federal Election Commission. But wireless carriers, who would be responsible for overseeing the donations, are concerned that they could be held responsible for monitoring donor eligibility.
Here are some key excerpts from Reuters reporter Alina Selyukh's story:
The wireless carriers who would oversee the donations-by-text service - including the four U.S. giants Sprint Nextel Corp, Verizon Wireless, AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA - have yet to get on board with the plan.
One sticking point is that the carriers want to make sure they will not be held liable for determining donors' eligibility to contribute to a campaign, industry sources said.
That means ruling out that a donor is a corporation, foreign citizen or underaged American who is not allowed to contribute, or whether the donor has met various limits for donations to a campaign.
Text donations, capped at $10 per text and $50 a month, according to the FEC ruling, would allow givers to remain anonymous, although campaigns would have access to the donors' phone numbers. Donations by text messages also would be limited to a total of $200 per phone number to avoid triggering a federal requirement for disclosure of that donor's identity and address.
Donating to political campaigns by text would be similar to giving to charity: A donor would send a message to a text code and then confirm his or her intention and eligibility. But in this case, carriers and aggregators processing the payment would take a significant cut from each transaction, as they do with other non-charitable transactions, such as purchases of ring tones.
That cut appears to be part of the reason for tension that carriers are feeling over text donations to campaigns. The fee could reach 30 percent to 50 percent of each donation, according to FEC documents, putting wireless carriers in a potentially uncomfortable position of doing business with campaigns and their fundraising efforts.


text:
BEREA—The Browns are hoping the third time is the charm.
Rob Chudzinski became the 14th full-time coach in Browns history as he was introduced by Owner Jimmy Haslam and CEO Joe Banner in Berea. He is the sixth coach since the team returned in 1999 and third in five seasons.
Chudzinski was tight ends coach for the Browns in 2004 under Butch Davis and then was the interim offensive coordinator when Davis stepped down. He returned as Romeo Crennel's offensive coordinator in 2007 & 2008 before being let go when Crennel was fired.
Chudzinski said he felt he would end up back with his dream job.
"I remember walking out of the stadium the last time (in 2008) and looked across the field and thought somehow, someway I'd be back."
Chudzinski said he got very little sleep after being offered the job Thursday night when Haslam and Banner flew to Charlotte to meet with him over dinner.
"It's been a whirlwind," he said. "I wasn't expecting to be on a plane last night. I'm excited and didn't sleep much and thinking about all the things that need to be done."
Chudzinski said he was first contacted Tuesday and then came to Cleveland for an interview Wednesday.
"Thursday I got a call and Jimmy and Joe wanted to come down and meet for dinner," he said. "We met in Charlotte and Jimmy offered me the opportunity to be the head coach of the Cleveland Browns. It is a dream come true for a kid growing up in Toledo, Ohio. I've been on cloud nine and think I slept about an hour."
Haslam said he and Banner interviewed eight or nine candidates and Banner said they had second interviews with four or five. With high profiles leaked out such as Chip Kelly, Haslam was asked if Chudzinski was always on the Browns list.
"Rob was on our radar screen for a long time."
Chudzinski talked about growing up in Toledo and pretending to be Ozzie Newsome or Brian Sipe in the back yard. He admitted he's even eaten a couple of dog biscuits in his day.
"I wouldn't have missed this opportunity for anything in the world," he said. "This allows me to fulfill a dream not only to be a head coach, but to be a head coach of the Cleveland Browns. It means a lot to me.
"I am excited about this opportunity and to bring back to what I had as a kid being Ozzie Newsome or Brian Sipe in the backyard," he said. "I wouldn't want to miss this opportunity for the world."
Chudzinski interviewed for three head coaching positions after the 2011 season, but his first opportunity this off-season was with the team he wanted to be with from the beginning. He was confident when he received the call that he would be hired.
"There's not a lot you can do on zeroing in," Chudzinski said. "You hope you get called. The call came Tuesday and I knew I was going to get the job."
In 2007, Chudzinski was the offensive coordinator and the Browns offense was best in terms of total yards (5,621), passing yards (3,726) and points scored (402) since the team returned in 1999.
In 2011, his first season with the Panthers, the team set club records for total yards (6,237) with Cam Newton at quarterback. Newton was the first rookie quarterback in NFL history to throw for 4,000 yards, while setting an NFL record for rushing touchdowns by a quarterback with 14 on his way to AP's Offensive Rookie of the Year. The Panthers were 12th in the NFL in offense last season (9th rushing, 16th passing).
Haslam said he was impressed with Chudzinski's work.
"In the last two years, Carolina has scored 88 touchdowns and we've scored 48," Haslam said. "If you watch how they play or how they scheme, he has developed a scheme around the team.
"The pro game is becoming more and more offensive and we want to develop that young talent and will win games will be fun to watch."
Haslam and Banner are very confident they got their man.
"I think we sat here 11 days ago and said we didn't have a clear cut choice," Haslam said. "I think we got the right guy.
"When you meet Rob it comes across," Haslam said. "We met at our home and he has a very well thought out plan. He was very decisive when he laid out what he would do if he was coach of the Cleveland Browns.
"Rob was very decisive in this is how I'm going to do things," he said. "He was very definitive and you have to rely on the science and the art part, but you also have a gut feeling."
Banner agreed.
"In just reiterating the process of what we went through leaves us feeling very confident with this hire," Banner said. "We're very excited for Rob. He's what we were looking for.
"I think we focused on what we've seen," he said. "These are hard projections but we feel we identified the qualities that we were looking for and feel very confident in him."
Haslam said the Browns need stability and he is confident Chudzinski will be the guy to bring that to the Browns. He said the trip to Charlotte Thursday confirmed what he and Banner were looking for so they offered him the job.
"We felt very positive that Rob was the man," he said. "The process we laid out was going to be a very deliberate process. This organization has had a lot of change. We were way down the road with Rob and we just felt confirmation of everything. If you think how important of a hire this is for this organization, we went down there with that in mind thinking he was the right guy and after an hour (Joe and I) looked at each other and knew."
Chudzinski has never been a head coach at any level but he has been the offensive coordinator at the University of Miami, Browns and the Panthers.
Chudzinski thinks his experiences, including being Norv Turner's assistant head coach has been very helpful to him. Chudzinski was asked how he has improved since he was last with the Browns.
"If you're in this business and you're not improving you shouldn't be in this business," he said. "The opportunity to be assistant head coach in San Diego allowed me to see what some of that entails. The process of being with (Panthers coach) Ron Rivera and him going through the process. I've been around some good coaches."
Haslam said they interviewed offensive and defensive coaches, but felt a coach with an offensive background was ultimately the best way to go.
"We talked to some outstanding defensive people, but the game is migrating to the offensive side," he said. "We want to develop the offensive side of the ball."
One of the concerns by many is if Chudzinski will retain the 4-3 defensive alignment the Browns personnel is suited for.
"We're going to be an attacking style of defense, create turnovers and attack the quarterback," he said. "Whether that's a 4-3 or a 3-4 it will tie more in to the coordinator. I think we have the versatility to go either way.
"We're going to be physical on both sides of the ball and built on a foundation of fundamentals," he said. "We're going to give these guys great coaches and tools. We want to push the envelope and focus on critical situations in games and tying it all together with complimentary football."
Chudzinski said the NFL today employs many 'hybrid' types of styles on defense. Banner said the Browns could play either defense without having to revamp their personnel completely.
Chudzinski said there is no one who will put more pressure on him to turn the Browns around than himself. He was asked why he thinks he'll be successful when his predecessors have not been.
"I put enough pressure on myself that nothing adds to that," he said. "This opportunity is the opportunity of a lifetime.
"I have a plan. We're going to get great coaches. This is going to be about the process. The process is going to be the right process to get where we want to be."
Here are some other topics addressed in the press conference.
Q: Where are you in the search for a GM/Personnel Director?:
Haslam: "Joe and I have started the process to find a GM/personnel person. It might take some time. There will be some rumors and now there will be three people not just two with Rob (involved)."
Q: Who has say on the final 53-man roster?:
Chudzinski:"We're going to share that responsibility and I feel good about what we're doing."
Q: What will you do first?:
Chudzinski: "The first order is to put together my coaching staff. This is about a process. There are some pieces here and it's going to be a process. We want to build a winner and sustain it. I will work tirelessly. I promise we will put a team on the field and a product that you will be proud of."
Q: Comment on your first impressions of the Browns roster?:
Chudzinski: "One of the big things once we get the staff together is evaluate the personnel and it will be premature for me to comment before we get together and how it fits with the players. Until we do get the staff together and get into the roster it would be premature."
Q: Do you think the Browns can win next season?:
Chudzinski: "We're going to win here but how soon that will be, time will tell."
Q: Will you keep any of the assistants currently on the Browns staff since there are so many young players?:
Chudzinski: "I'm going to meet with the coaches (starting Friday)that are currently here and I will l go through the process ."
Q: Will you call the plays?:
Chudzinski: "That will be determined with the staff as we put it together. If I'm comfortable with the offensive coordinator, he'll (call the plays)."
Q: Did you change your offense with Cam Newton?:
Chudzinski: "You have to put the players in the best position to help them be successful. We did some things with Cam Newton the past two years that I wasn't familiar with before."
Q: How important is it to adjust to the personnel on the team?:
Chudzinski: "Those adjustments are the key to being successful on a year to year basis. If a guy has something he can do is special, you have to find ways to use it."
Q: Any memories of growing up a Browns fan?:
Chudzinski: "There might be a picture of me circulating in 1973 in a Browns helmet and uniform. My memories are more going out and throwing the football and pretending and believing I was scoring the touchdown. We would watch games on television through the window while being outside in the snow. I have to admit I've eaten a dog biscuit or two in my day. I know how important and beloved this franchise is to these fans."
Q: Any parallels between Chudzinski and when you hired Andy Reid?:
Banner: "The parallel only began with the same criteria other than that, they are two completely different individuals. What's similar is hiring somebody is an outstanding leader."
"His ability that he could highly respected in the league. Banner
Q: Are you concerned that Chudzinski has never been a head coach before?:
Haslam: "I think everybody has a different leadership and management style. With all of the background checking we did on him, there was zero doubt that he could control the room."
MSN Privacy
Advertise on MSN
About our ads
© 2014 Microsoft


text:
Reluctant Readers
From Wiki
(Difference between revisions)
|Revision as of 20:04, 26 March 2010
Michellebe (Talk | contribs)
← Previous diff
|Current revision
Michellebe (Talk | contribs)
|Line 25:
|Line 25:
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?judy+moody'''Judy Moody'''] by Megan McDonald
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?judy+moody'''Judy Moody'''] by Megan McDonald
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?junie+b+jones''Junie B. Jones'''] series by Barbara Park
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?junie+b+jones'''Junie B. Jones'''] series by Barbara Park
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?clementine'''Clementine'''] by Sara Pennypacker
|*[http://aries.jmrl.org/search/t?clementine'''Clementine'''] by Sara Pennypacker
Current revision
Article in the Juvenile Fiction category.
- Oh Yuck! The Encyclopedia of Everything Nasty by Joy Masoff
- Where the Sidewalk Ends by Shel Silverstein
- Frindle by Andrew Clements
- Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
- Moxy Maxwell Does Not Love Stuart Little by Peggy Gifford
- Joey Pigza Swallowed the Key by Jack Gantos
- Uh-Oh, Cleo by Jessica Harper
- Babymouse by Jennifer L. Holm
- Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney
- Letters From Camp by Kate Klise
- Leon and the Champion Chip by Allen Kurzwell
- Judy Moody by Megan McDonald
- Junie B. Jones series by Barbara Park
- Clementine by Sara Pennypacker
- Captain Underpants by Dav Pilkey
- I Was a Rat by Philip Pullman
- Sideways Stories from Wayside School by Louis Sachar
- Oggie Cooder by Sarah Weeks


text:
Choosing a sofa - video guide
To help you make the right choice, and avoid the pitfalls, we've made this video to guide you through the decision-making process, step by step
Sorry, we now only have of these items available. Please reduce your order quantity
Please enter a number for the value
Sorry, you can only purchase one supplementary item per product. Please reduce the quantity requested
Many of our sofa ranges are available in 7 days. Choose from a wide selection of styles and fabrics and have them in your home within a week.7 day sofas from £299 Design your own sofa from £449
To help you make the right choice, and avoid the pitfalls, we've made this video to guide you through the decision-making process, step by step
Buying a new sofa is a major investment, so you'll want to get it right. We want you to be delighted with your choice, so it's good to resarch what's best for you and your home before you buy
Not all sofa beds are the same, so we've made this video guide to show the variety available to help you make the right choice to match your space and usage
If you're buying new furniture, it's important to get your room measurements ready before you order. We show you how to work with the space you have – no matter how large or small
Want to design your own sofa or chair? Take a look at our Any Shape, Any Fabric service. Whether you're looking for a corner sofa, a 3-seater sofa bed or even a footstool, you'll find it within our range of over 50 shapes. With hundreds of fabrics to choose from, including designer brands like Sanderson, Harlequin and Designers Guild, it's the next best thing to a bespoke sofa, at an affordable price.
If you need your new sofa in a hurry, our ranges are also usually available for delivery within 7 days in an edited selection of colours.


text:
Lyricat is a collaborative song lyrics translation wiki and search engine. Make a translation requests to the Lyricat community or contribute and earn reputation points.
Your Mashup not listed on ProgrammableWeb yet? Tell us about it and get listed.
©ProgrammableWeb.com 2014. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy


text:
Depth Of Field Plug-In
With DOF Actions you can add realistic dpeth of field without using expensive camera or lenses.
By amna haq 28-Sep-12 1,962 downloads
Words Fusion Logo
Show your logo in this modern, stylish, corporate, business oriented elegant and abstract opener/closer.
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,217 downloads
Motion Profile
Motion Profile, ideal to promote yourself or your company
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,088 downloads
Epic Battle Titles
CS4 project of epic 3d looking titles
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,438 downloads
The story of a lifetime
This project is very versatile and can be used for any presentation. At various events. Full HD 1920×1080px
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 961 downloads
The Slideshow
This slide show is perfect for a number of your image and video presentation videos
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,342 downloads
Soul Surfer
Main Futures: -CS4, CS5 compatible – Full HD resolution 1080p – 90 videoholders – 7 textholders
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,307 downloads
Purple Party
After Effects CS4 – CS5 Project
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,250 downloads
Logo Intro Elegance Flare
After Effects CS4 template 2 Resolutions
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 840 downloads
Logo In Water
This project is well suited for advertisement of travel agencies.
By amna haq 05-Sep-11 1,406 downloads


text:
Category Brands
Vitamix TurboBlend 1782 2-Speed Blender 64 OunceVitamix 1782 TurboBlend 2 Speed 64 Ounce : It's not a blender - it's a Vitamix. The Vitamix TurboBlend Two Speed is designed to render the full bioavailability of whole foods such as apples, strawberries, greens and more. This includes the leaves, peel, stem - where you find all the valuable fiber. The TurboBlend Two Speed breaks down whole foods, releasing phytonutrients that help build the immune system, fight disease and improve overall health. The super-efficient 2-peak horsepower motor runs substantially cooler when mixing thicker ingredients like nut butters and frozen treats. It also processes fresh, whole foods in seconds to deliver superior taste and texture. The container is oversized, 64-ounce capacity made of Eastman Tritan Copolyester material that is virtually unbreakable, more chemical resistant and is BPA free. Unit features a locking lid design for easy removal. A recipe book containing over 160 step-by-step recipes in full color in included.
FREE SHIPPING in Continental US via FEDEX Ground. Learn More$379.00


text:
Apply to Huntingdon
Visit Our Campus
Give to Huntingdon
Browse the Directory
Login to WebMail
2013–2014 Cultural and Community Events
Tanjanik Munford '15
Contact Information:
Dr. Gier's past research has focused on animal social behavior, in particular that of reptiles. He is also interested in biogeography and ecological physiology. He serves as a reviewer for academic books and scientific journals, including Copeia and Herpetologica. One particular group of beetles—Cerambycidae, the longhorned beetles—fascinates him, and he has been dabbling in faunistic studies as well as the beginnings of a rudimentary identification manual for all U.S. species of Cerambycids (1,200 in all). He enjoys spending time with his family, taking road-trips, bird-watching, and beetle-collecting. As a nature photographer, he has published a number of photographs which have most recently appeared in the book Lizards: Windows to the Evolution of Diversity by Eric Pianka and Laurie Vitt.
"It is an honor to teach great students. With Huntingdon students I get to discuss everything from climate change to the biomechanics of a cheetah's leg. I've also traveled with students around the state, as well as to South and Central America and Africa. I enjoy the time I spend with Huntingdon students, whether it be in the classroom, in the field, or in help sessions after class. It's the challenge—both for me and for the students—that makes it worthwhile. If college were easy it wouldn't be as exciting."
1500 East Fairview Avenue • Montgomery, Alabama 36106Admission: (334) 833-4497 • (800) 763-0313
Communications: (334) 833-4515 • email@example.com
© copyright 2013 Huntingdon College. All rights reserved.
Huntingdon College is a college
of the United Methodist Church.


text:
My publisher uses InDesign for creating books. I do not own the product, as I can't justify the cost at this time.
I provided the photography for this book, and I need to accurately determine the image sizes that he used, so that I can use Photoshop to edit them to look best at the sizes used in the publication.
Is there a report that he can generate from InDesign, which will give me the image names along with the final image dimensions? I'd rather not go to his office and write all this down manually, as there are hundreds of photos I need to process.
Go to "Books panel" flyout menu,
Select the option "Package book for for print" , Note :- no document should be selected otherwise the option would be "Package selected document for print" which would be incorrect
A new dialog box will pop up for package ,,,, click on "Report" and save this file , it is the text file which will have the deatils of all the links used in the book along with there name and effective and actual ppi.
Manish is right on the money if a Book file was used - in InDesign, a Book file is a collection of chapters, each one of which is a separate InDesign file. If your publisher made your book from a Book file, then his instructions are correct. However, if your book is a single InDesign file and not contained within a Book file (which is actually pretty normal), simply open up that file and use File -> Package to achieve the same ends.
I don't know why you guys think the package report is going to help here. Links may show up in the package files list, but it isn't going to give the dimensions at which it was used, as far as I know, and that was the information that was requested.
I do think, though, that this is probably scriptable. Ask over in scripting: InDesign Scripting
Heck. You're absolutely right, Peter. The way I remembered it was that I had found the size used for a single image in a report. However, that was a looong time ago - and now I remember that I derived the size used in the InDesign file from the physical size of the PSD (which we still had) plus the actual & effective PPI. The OP is in a roughly analagous situation (has the PSD, doesn't have the INDD, needs to know the image size used), but with hundreds of images instead of just one. So I guess that my suggestion is basically useless, unless the OP happens to have access to the report, and really enjoys VBA in Excel. Chances are pretty low, I think.
I don't even see the resolution information in the reports...
You are right Peter.....my mistake.
I did use VBA for Excel -- back in the 1990s. I don't own Microsoft Office anymore though.
It's certainly possible to write a script specially to do this. A script can write out a comprehensive report with all image file names, the page they appear on, and the final dimensions (as well as any further information you would like, provided it's available from within InDesign).
It's even possible someone already wrote something alike. Ask in the scripting forum: http://forums.adobe.com/community/indesign/indesign_scripting


text:
Investigation performed at Centre Hospitalier Affilié Universitaire de Québec, Pavillon Enfant-Jésus, Québec, Québec, Canada
Tibial malrotation is a complication that is seen in approximately 30% of patients following locked intramedullary nailing. In this cohort study, we evaluated the hypothesis that tibial malrotation would lead to impaired functional outcomes.
Patients with a unilateral tibial shaft fracture who were managed with intramedullary nailing between 2003 and 2007 were identified with use of ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases, 10th Revision) codes. After institutional review board approval and written informed consent had been obtained, specific assessment of eligible patients was achieved with use of computed tomography, functional measures (Lower Extremity Functional Scale, Olerud-Molander Score, six-minute walk test), and physical examination. Measures were compared between patients with and without tibial malrotation (defined as tibial rotation of ≥10°) on imaging studies.
Of the 288 patients who were identified, 100 were eligible for the study and seventy consented to participate. The mean duration of follow-up (and standard deviation) for these seventy patients was 58 ± 11 months. Twenty-nine patients (41%) had tibial malrotation. Lower Extremity Functional Scale scores were similar between the groups with and without malrotation (mean, 70.8 ± 8.6 points compared with 72.6 ± 8.7 points; p = 0.41). The results for the other functional tests were also similar.
Despite high rates of tibial malrotation following locked intramedullary nailing of isolated tibial diaphyseal fractures, this finding does not have a significant intermediate-term functional impact.
Prognostic Level II. See Instructions for Authors for a complete description of levels of evidence.
Flow diagram of patients in the study.
Selected CT axial images showing the proximal and distal reference cuts in a right tibia. The tangent and horizontal lines are marked. The proximal cut reveals 4.0° of internal rotation, and the distal cut reveals 41.1° of external rotation, for a total tibial torsion of 45.1° (41.1° to −4.0°).
Clinical measurement of tibial torsion angle (tta) in the prone position, with the knee flexed at 90° and the ankle in neutral position. With use of a goniometer, the longitudinal axis of the thigh (A) was compared with the longitudinal axis of the foot (B). The angle between the two axes represented tibial rotation.
Download citation file:


text:
Insight Into Himalayan Culture
Nestled in the shadow of the Himalayas, Bhutan is a dazzling mix of extraordinary landscapes and rich cultural and religious traditions. From soaring snowcapped peaks and secluded rural valleys to thriving local festivals and markets, this vibrant Buddhist nation is sure to win your heart. Our itineraries take you deep into the heart of Bhutan – a place where monasteries cling to mountainsides, forests of rhododendrons burst into brilliant bloom, villagers welcome you into their homes and policy is measured in terms of Gross National Happiness.
- Lady from Merak Lady from Merak
- Tibetan prayer flags Tibetan prayer flags
- Trekking in Bhutan Trekking in Bhutan
- Marilyn and Michael in Bhutan Marilyn and Michael in Bhutan
- Young monks studying Young monks studying
- Mother & child - L. Barghoorn Mother & child - L. Barghoorn
- Snowy mountain trek Snowy mountain trek
- Relaxing at the end of a long day Relaxing at the end of a long day
- Thimphu temples Thimphu temples
There are currently no available trips, please check back later.
This is not just a slogan - it's the way we do business.
Since its inception in 1988, Myths and Mountains has been a pioneer in the field of customized and solo travel. We know that there's no such thing as "one itinerary fits all," and we're committed to matching your particular trip to your dreams. If none of our existing itineraries are perfect, we're thrilled to create a personalized trip just for you, your friends, and your family.
Our custom trips are not just standard "packages" adjusted to fit your travel dates - they're individually tailored itineraries, as unique as you are. We'll ask you lots of questions designed to help us understand your travel style, budget, interests, and wishes, and then we'll channel all our global connections, in-depth destination knowledge, and decades of travel planning experience into creating an extraordinary adventure filled with unforgettable experiences.
Here's how we will collaborate with you:
2. Talk with us about where you want to go, your timeframe, travel companions, budget, special interests and travel style.
3. We will send a brief sketch and approximate land cost for you to review and suggest changes you would like to see.
4. Based on your feedback, we will rework your itinerary according to your guidelines. Should you wish to talk with previous travelers who have asked us for customized itineraries, we are happy to give you references.
5. Review the new program. If it works, we will ask for a deposit: 25% of the cost usually, 50% if you are 120 days out. At that point, we will confirm all of the reservations and guides, send you a full packet of preliminary information and prepare your formal, personalized, detailed daily itinerary.
After all, it?s your unique vacation. Invite your family. Bring your friends. Dream big. Then call us and let us make your dream a reality.
"We had a great time. Bhutan is the most beautiful country we have ever visited; pristine with breathtaking views. The guide and driver were both excellent. All in all, an excellent trip." - Mike and Barbara
"Our trip to Bhutan was very well planned and we had a wonderful time. Both our guide and driver were indispensable and an integral part of our trip." - Keith and Barbara


text:
When looking to invest in oil-sector stocks amid increasing consolidation, "Mad Money" host Jim Cramer said one best-of-breed name is still the best bet: Schlumberger.
With so many oil companies in the mix, Cramer said that there is opportunity to be had by mergers and acquisitions.
But buying stock in companies that might be ripe for a takeover could be a dangerous game.
"To me, while I do expect more consolidation, trying to catch the next takeover is a fool's errand," he said. "Buying companies with declining fundamentals is a recipe for losing money."
This week, National Oilwell Varco purchased Robbins & Meyers, a company specializing in fluids management needed for drilling.
The move sent the buyer's stock soaring more than 25 percent on the news, and it allowed NOV to raise earnings estimates by as much as 25 to 30 cents per share next year.
The acquisition boosted the stock price of other potential acquisition targets, Gardner Denver and Lufkin .
But Cramer argued that it was far from a sure thing.
"While these targets make sense and seem cheap, as both are down about 20 percent for the year, the fundamentals of these stocks are mixed, to say the least, with each company having to cut its forecast rather dramatically just within the last few weeks," he said.
Cramer said he also imagined that Weatherford, another oil service company, could be subjected to talk of an acquisition.
"It's got a solid franchise in Iraq, which is now pumping 3 million barrels of oil a day and has been very undermanaged, to be kind about it," he said "The stock's down 11 percent for the year and has also repeatedly failed to live up to expectations plus it's had its fair share of accounting problems."
Cramer's advice: Stay away from the weaker targets and go with a company like Schlumberger.
"With oil looking like it has bottomed, with drilling budgets globally on the increase and with a management team that has been second to none, Schlumberger can have a multiyear rally," he said.
When this article was published, Cramer's charitable trust owned shares of Schlumberger.
@MadMoneyOnCNBC on Twitter
"Mad Money" on Facebook
Call Cramer: 1-800-743-CNBC
Questions for Cramer? email@example.com
Questions, comments, suggestions for the "Mad Money" website? firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Customers who bought this item also bought:
Cameron Grant's Bold New Vision Of Film Erotica! Music by award-winning Let's Play Music. Beautifully filmed in sharp detail, vivid colors. -- "I've been feeling restless and unfulfilled for quite some time. But it all started when we got that satellite dish." -- Julia Ann is rich, bored and turned on by her satellite TV. Explicit images turn her into a diddling couch tomato. Her ample bosom spills out of her blouse as she gazes. Celeste and Misty Rain do a cunnilingual dance in platform heels and body hose. Bathed in blue light, popular XXX tease Tiffany Mynx and Mark Davis include a backdoor tango. Dyanna Lauren is a slot-licking psychic. Woody Long kneads erotically charged Celeste's beautiful oil-covered breasts, then enjoys aggressive fellatio. She licks like it's her last one, he explodes like a volcano! Later in vinyl, she helps Paula Price with jet-black strap-on dongs for a lesbian 3-way with a petite office worker (Asia Carrera). Your VCR is now an erotic instrument! View an industrial fantasy on a love swing (P.J. Sparxx and Deidre Holland) or sweet, white lace love (Daisy and Draghixa). It all reaches a fever pitch with film hunk/husband Aaron Colt and Shayla LaVeaux. Shot-on-film. Hi-Fi Stereo. 87 X-rated minutes.
Most Helpful First | Newest First
Get the Hottest Deals sent right to your inbox!


text:
Huseng wrote:dharmagoat wrote:Isn't attraction/aversion to samsara what prevents our liberation, and so gets us into this kind of mess?
Isn't desire what perpetuates the twelve links of dependent origination, thus resulting in uncontrolled involuntary rebirths?
Hey, not fair, I asked you first.
While I agree that disgust is the antidote to desire, it seems too extreme to simply replace desire with disgust. A moderate approach would work at reducing the desire for samsara by observing its shortcomings and employing reason to dispel delusions regarding it. Cultivating aversion would be creating yet another obstacle that would need to be overcome.


text:
Accessories - Equipment Extras
- 1 - 1 of 1
- We Price Match!
This product has not been rated
Compatible with all Rocket Espresso Giotto and Cellini models, this 58mm bottomless portafilter lets you perfect and enjoy the art of espresso. Without spouts, this portafilter gives you an unobstructed view of the entire extraction process as it progresses. The Rocket Espresso Bottomless Portafilter is made of chrome-plated brass for maximum heat stability.
- 1 - 1 of 1
- We Price Match!


text:
Recommended Just For You
Customer Raves & Reviews
Save the Dates
Antique Filigree Save the Date Cards I absolutely love my save the dates from Magnet Street! I searched high and low for a vendor that would print off my guests address information on my envelopes and multiple places turned me down. I was shocked that most places did not offer this option, even if you would pay more for their trouble. Magnet Street handled all my save the dates beautifully, with my guest addresses I might add! I loved them so much I am having Magnet Street do my invitations and other stationary items. Thank you so much for your flexibility! Truly great customer service on addressing the needs of the customer!
Great Product
Whispering Feather Save the Date Cards We used MagnetStreet for our Save The Dates because we received a discount. I am so glad that we decided to use them. I am a worrier by nature and wad very concerned about how our cards would turn out. Thankfully they came out beautifully and looked just like they did online. No surprises or disappointments. We will likely use magnet street again for invitations.


text:
Gov. Malloy veto: Pro-union; anti-Waterbury
If Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's veto of a bill deemed essential to Waterbury Hospital's future were a geometry problem, it might go something like this: Big Labor opposes the planned joint venture between the hospital and Vanguard Health Systems Inc. of Tennessee. Gov. Malloy knows his re-election depends on union money and volunteer labor. Therefore, Gov. Malloy vetoed the bill.
By contrast, if he had signed the bill facilitating the hiring of physicians by for-profit ventures, the geometric equation would break down. It would have been difficult to argue he had gone along with the bill on anything but its merits.
Read more of this story and more!
7-Day Subscribers have FREE access to everything on rep-am.com and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE to register and activate your access,.
Not a subscriber?
You can purchase a single-day subscription for only $0.75 to read this and access all of our content and our E-Edition.
CLICK HERE purchase a single day subscription.
Become an electronic subscriber to the Republican-American for only $8 a month. CLICK HERE.
Follow Us


text:
Updated for:
Friday, April 25, 2014 1:08 AM
Photo by Jim Davis. Prince George's County firefighters battle a fire Monday afternoon at the Sutton Walk Apartments in New Carrollton.
Published on: Tuesday, November 27, 2012
By Jim Davis
About 100 residents have been displaced after a fire erupted Monday afternoon at a New Carrollton apartment complex.
Firefighters arrived just before 1 p.m. at Sutton Walk Apartments in the 5300 block of 85th Avenue. They encountered heavy fire on the second floor of the four-story apartment building with flames quickly extending to the upper floors and roof.
Due to the though the roof so quickly, additional units were quickly dispatched to the scene. A third alarm was transmitted, bringing more than 100 additional firefighters to the scene, according to Mark Brady, public information officer for Prince George's County Fire/EMS Department.
It took fire crews about 30 minutes to bring the fire under control and only one person was reported injured, officials said on the scene.
The injured firefighter was transported to a local burn unit and was treated for minor burns.
Fire investigators have ruled the fire "accidental" and attributed the cause to a malfunctioning natural gas stove, Brady said.
A minimum of 43 apartments will be uninhabitable from smoke, fire, water and electrical damage, Brady added.
Prince George's County Citizen Service Unit, the Red Cross and apartment management will be help residents find a place to stay.
Fire loss is estimated at $750,000.


text:
Plato tips are top-quality, drop-in replacements for your brand name soldering and desoldering equipment. Designed for long-life for any soldering application, including lead-free work. Tip has been pre-tinned with lead-free solder. Fast heat recovery for increased soldering speed.
Excellent value compared to original PACE part.
Login Here to rate and review this product.
21-7926 - Tip-Tin Tinner/Cleaner
This lead free tip tinner is a fast, efficient, and safe means of re-tinning tips. This thermally-stable compound is residue-free, ESD and environmentally safe. Provides improved cleaning and re-tinning of highly oxidized soldering iron tips safely and efficiently...
22-8705 - Platoshear Lead Cutter
Lead cutters that provide effortless shearing action, and require less operator effort. Features a thin profile designed for those hard-to-reach areas in electronic assembly.
20-4412 - Economy Duster 10 Oz. - Case of 12 Cans
Blasting power for quick dust removal
Non-ozone depleting
Moisture free gas
Flammable; not to be used around open flames or sparks
10 oz. can
Case of 12 cans
21-7130 - Disposable Vinyl Gloves
Industrial grade disposable 5 mil lightly powdered vinyl Great general purpose glove, commonly used for food handlers Size: Large 100 per box
108-4532 - 4" Plenum Rated Cable Ties - Black - 1000 per Bag - 18LB.
These Plenum rated cable ties are suitable for general purpose use as well as in air handling spaces making them useful in a wide range of applications. Used to secure wire bundles and harness components quickly and easily. Flexible designs lets ties slip easily...
MCM Cat 57, Page 1157
MCM Cat 56, Page 964


text:
Work-life imbalance
March 16, 2012 Leave a comment
I have seen three articles today drawing attention to the norms of the American workplace, the multi-tasking; the send-and-resond, send-and-respond email culture; and the working long hours. All of these articles explain why this approach is sapping people's energy and making them less productive. The prevailing belief is that putting more time in the office shows you are more committed to your job. As these articles suggest, that is so often not the case.
Bring back the 40-hour work week (Salon)
It's a heresy now (good luck convincing your boss of what I'm about to say), but every hour you work over 40 hours a week is making you less effective and productive over both the short and the long haul. And it may sound weird, but it's true: the single easiest, fastest thing your company can do to boost its output and profits — starting right now, today — is to get everybody off the 55-hour-a-week treadmill, and back onto a 40-hour footing.
Modern Americans are multitasking their minds away (LA Times)
The Magic of Doing One Thing at a Time (Harvard Business Review)
What we've lost, above all, are stopping points, finish lines and boundaries. Technology has blurred them beyond recognition. Wherever we go, our work follows us, on our digital devices, ever insistent and intrusive. It's like an itch we can't resist scratching, even though scratching invariably makes it worse.


text:
Your guide to the most common fielding positions in cricket
The wicket-keeper is the most important fielder in cricket. It is a position filled by a specialist player and they will field the ball more than anyone else on the pitch. The wicket-keeper stands behind the batsman, and how far away from the stumps he is depends on the pace of the bowler. If a spin or slow bowler is in operation, the wicket-keeper will stand right up to the stumps, and when a faster bowler is on the keeper will be right back, as the ball will be travelling at pace. Occasionally the keeper might stand up to the stumps when a faster bowler is on, to stop a batsman standing outside his crease and to try and affect a stumping.
The wicket-keeper will field the ball when it has not been hit by the batsman, to stop it going for byes, or if the delivery was a bad one, wides.
The most common way for a wicket-keeper to get a batsman out is to catch the ball when it has been edged behind. More catches are taken here than in any other fielding position. The wicket-keeper can also stump the batsman by using the ball to knock off the bails when the batsman is out of his crease.
Run-outs can also involve the keeper, when they move in towards the stumps when the ball is being fielded; allowing them to take the return catch and disturb the bails.
Who fields there? Gareth Cross, Alex Davies


text:
Performance Shirts - MensSave on Men's Performance Shirts at Proboardshop.com! Great selection of street gear at unbelievably low prices. Proboardshop has been selling Performance Shirts and outdoor gear for over 30 years and we're proud of it.
Please refine here
- Color: Tan
Special Blend Night Shift Hooded Shirt Baselayer Top Goggle Tan
Size: Small, Medium, Large, X-Large
Reg: $59.95
50% Off
50% Off
On Sale: $29.95
White Sierra Kalgoorlie Shirt Bark
Size: Medium, Large, XX-Large
Reg: $45.00
49% Off
49% Off
On Sale: $22.95
White Sierra Swamp L/S T-Shirt Stone
Size: Medium, Large, XX-Large
Reg: $39.99
40% Off
40% Off
On Sale: $23.95


text:
Category Benefits
Bike Rack Buyers GuideBike Rack Buyers Guide Close
Setting off on a getaway at home or abroad is always a memorable experience. For most people camping is not only a cheaper alternative but also way more fulfilling.
We've got plenty of guides for to help your touring or camping getaway get off to a flying start. So, if you fancy going on a bike ride while you're pitched up on the campsite, then check out our guide to bike racks. With more than one type of rack, you can find the ideal one for you, your car and your needs in just one click.More Info
Booster Seat LawBooster Seat Law Close
It's important to know what's legal when considering buying a booster seat. With child or baby car seats there's often a lot more information as to the options available.
With booster seats, they're ideal for a child that still isn't fully grown enough for a standard car seat. If you're unsure as to what a booster seat is, or even if you need one, then check out our handy guide.More Info
Child Car SeatsWe Fit - Child Car Seats Close
Getting your child car seat fitted properly is essential. If you've bought a child seat and it isn't fitted correctly it can be disastrous.
So, why not take the guesswork out of it, and let Halfords trained professionals fit it for you. We'll even give you a demo so you feel comfortable doing it yourself.More Info
Filter Products
- All Camping & Caravanning
- 1-2 Man Tents
- 3-4 Man Tents
- 5-6 Man Tents
- Family Tents
- Festival Tents
- Pop Up Tents
- Tent Packs
- Tent Accessories & Spares
- Sleeping Equipment
- Coolboxes
- Torches, Lanterns & Tent Lights
- Cooking & Dining Equipment
- Furniture & Travel Rugs
- Rucksacks & Bags
- Gazebos & Windbreaks
- Domestic Batteries
- Caravanning
- Outdoor Toys
- Camping Accessories
- Halfords (99)
- Vango (41)
- Energizer (28)
- Urban Escape (25)
- Vacanza by Outwell (23)
- Grove Products (17)
- Aventura (16)
- Maglite (14)
- Maxview (11)
- Campingaz (9)
- Duracell (8)
- LED Lenser (8)
- GP Batteries (6)
- Fenwicks (6)
- Ring (5)
- Mookie (5)
- AP Pro Series (5)
- Gelert (4)
- Air Circus (4)
- Thermos (4)
- Polar Gear (3)
- Active Products (3)
- Go Travel (2)
- CampinGaz (2)
- Fabsil (2)
- Aqua Kem (1)
- Smart (1)
- Blue Diamond (1)
- Coleman (1)
- Farmers Friends (1)
- Nilaqua (1)
- Wastemaster (1)
- Bell (1)
- Puriclean (1)
- Alien Eye (1)
- Aquaroll (1)
- Summit (1)
- Glow Torch (1)
- Maypole (1)
Camping & Caravanning at Halfords
Camping has become really popular over the last few years, and whether you're a veteran camper or planning to try out a tent for the first time, having the necessities can make your holiday that much more enjoyable.
Luckily we have you covered for anything you might need for your camping trip. Whether you're after a Vango tent or other camping equipment such as Gelert cooking equipment, Halfords are on hand to help out!
We even stock digital and satellite aerials, ideal if you don't want to miss your daily dose of the soaps, or if the usual British weather strikes and you're stuck inside.
Using our Click and Collect option online lets you pick up your items from your nearest store, or spend over £30 and we'll deliver to your home for free, making it as easy as possible to get everything you need for your next camping adventure!


text:
HOME MLB Texas Rangers Gear Texas Rangers Ladies Texas Rangers Ladies T-Shirts Texas Rangers Ladies T-Shirts Short Sleeved (151 items) Product ID: 1093376
Main Content
Order today, receive no later than
Order today, receive no later than
Thursday, May 1st
Some limitations apply
$4.99 3-day shipping. Need it faster?
You're not just one of the guys. You are a much bigger Rangers fan than them! Show off your swank Texas pride and still look cute doing it with the Texas Rangers tri-blend T-shirt from Nike. This heathered shirt features Rangers lettering and a loose fit so you can show off your true love in comfort all day. This T-shirt will certainly make the guys wish they were as wild about the Rangers as you!
- 50% Polyester/25% Cotton/25% Rayon
- Loose-fit cut for comfort
- Screen print graphics
- Tagless collar
- Imported
- Officially licensed MLB product
Rangers Fanatics also liked:
Special event items are produced by manufacturers only after the outcome of a game or event. These are advanced sale items and will ship immediately after they are received in our warehouse.
Manufacturer direct items are shipped directly from the manufacturer. These items are not available for international or expedited shipping.
Customized items can be personalized with options such as your name, your favorite number, and/or designs. Some options may be limited by league rules.


text:
International and Area Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to build student expertise in particular world regions and/or about diverse international issues including globalization; global population, migration and health; international conflict, terrorism, governance and law; imperialism, decolonization and development; and the role of gender, race, and class in international contexts.
A BA or MS degree in International and Area Studies prepares students for a range of career possibilities in government, in foundations and NGOs, and in the wide range of institutions offering services transnationally or otherwise working in global environments.
Courses in the language, literature, and social or behavioral science of a particular world region selected in consultation with a faculty advisor. Regions include:
Courses in a single modern language or demonstration of competency in reading, writing, speaking, and understanding of a single modern language equal to completion of the 226 level, as determined by a CCSU instructor of the language and/or the chair of the Department of Modern Languages.
Courses in either the regional specialization or a related area, or those designated international, or those labeled international studies; selected in consultation with a faculty advisor.
At least one semester of faculty-supervised, in-depth exposure to another way of life.


text:
Galaxy Gear (Jet Black)
SM-V700Enjoy more freedom in your mobile life with the Samsung Galaxy Gear. This stylish wearable device connects seamlessly with your Samsung smartphone and allows you to do more on the go. You can use the Galaxy Gear's touchscreen and sophisticated voice recognition to control your phone, answer calls and read messages as soon as they arrive. You don't even have to touch your mobile device or take it out of your pocket or bag. The Memographer also lets you capture photos, video and audio at a moment's notice. 4.293 5 41 reviews
Recycling Batteries Responsibly
The European Directive on Batteries and Accumulators aims to minimise the impact of batteries on the environment and encourage the recovery of the materials they contain. In the UK, regulations on the recycling of batteries and accumulators (rechargeable batteries) were Introduced in 2009. The Waste Batteries Regulations aim to significantly increase UK collection and recycling of used portable batteries from 3% in 2007 to 25% by 2012, rising to at least 45% in 2016.
The battery symbol on a product or on its packaging indicates that the product must not be disposed of with general household waste. Instead, it is the consumer's responsibility to dispose of their waste batteries at a designated collection point so that they can be recycled. The separate collection and recycling of batteries at the time of dispo sal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that they are recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. A comprehensive list of battery recycling centres can be obtained from: www.recycle-more.co.uk
All Samsung products that are subject to the Batteries Directive are compliant with the UK battery and accumulator Requirements. In accordance with national law, SAMSUNG Electronics (UK) Ltd is a member of an approved batteries producer compliance scheme. This scheme collects, treats and disposes of batteries on Samsung's behalf.
- Enjoy stylish design and monitor your phone at a glance
- Control your device with voice and make calls hands-free
- See messages on your phone automatically as they arrive
- Capture photos, video and audio quickly on the go
S Voice
Voice Memo
View the Specs
Display1.63" (41.4mm)
Camera1.9MP, BSI Sensor
- BluetoothBluetooth® v 4.0
- TypesAMOLED
- Size1.63" (41.4mm)
- Resolution320 x 320
- CPU Speed800MHz
- Memory4GB Internal memory + 512MB (RAM)**
- Camera Resolution1.9MP, BSI Sensor
- Auto FocusYes
- SensorsAccelerometer / Gyro-sensor
Physical Specification
- Dimension (HxWxD)56.6 x 36.8 x 11.1mm
- Weight73.8g
- Capacity315mAh
- RemovableNo
- Standby TimeUp to 150 Hours
- Typical Usage TimeUp to 25 Hours
Services and Applications
- Samsung ServicesSamsung Apps, ChatON
- Additional FeaturesSmart Relay, S Voice, Memographer, Voice Memo, Auto Lock, Find My Device, Media Controller, Pedometer, Stopwatch, Timer, Safety Assistance
Audio and Video
- Video Playback FormatCodec: H.264 / Format: MP4
- Video Recording720p@30fps
- Audio Playback FormatCodec: AAC / Format: M4A
- Microphone2 Microphones (Noise Cancellation)
- Speaker1 Speaker
Ratings and Reviews (41)
- Gender: - Age:
The holes in the band are spaced too far apart, making it impossible to fit to my wrist. No calculator app? Really? Goes back to the store.
Finland - Gender: - Age:
The Samsungs Galaxy Gear came with the Galaxy S4 i purchased and i was excited.¨ -Pros -It looks great (I have the jet black version) -Buit qualitywas great and felt great in hand.
-Pretty good battery life -Great to anwser to calls when your phone is not in reach to your hand -Good screen -Cons -Only 15 sec video recording -No internet -Not many apps/games -Couldnt change wallpaper I was kinda sad because there were not many apps or games and there was no WiFi to connect and that meant there were no internet connection :( Then i looked up on internet how to root it and it became an awesone almost full phone in my hand! I could connect to internet with the bluetooth with one of the many features the root included I can now talk with people in skype take 60sec long vidos, acces internet youtube, facebook, instagram etc. i could change my wallpaper and change themes, download any android game i wanted from play store (Gear actually is pretty powerful) and they ran really good for such small device. I wouldnt probably buy it as it is if your not going to root it if you do id absolutely recommend it to anybody! Sory about my bad english i tried my bestShow more +
United States - Gender: - Age:
Just got a jet black gear and its amazing works great voice command is excellent. A must have item for anyone with Note 3 phone. I use it daily for work and the ability to use it away from my phone is a added bonus.
Colorado - Gender: - Age:
I like the quick read of texts and emails but we need a keyboard or T9 function on the watch for texting and typing. Also having Pandora or Google Music on the Gear would be amazing.
I love the battery life I get out of it. Great watch but could be way more powerful with some more work.Show more +
Samsung Galaxy Gear Smartwatch review
Is the latest member of the Samsung Galaxy Gear smart watch really that smart? T3 was in Berlin at the launch for a closer look......Read More
Samsung Galaxy Gear review
Samsung's first smart watch looks really classy and has potential, but it lacks some really basic features. Its battery life isn't good enough either... , and it only works with the Galaxy Note 3 right now. Definitely not worth £300.Read More
Samsung Galaxy Gear
Samsung's new smartwatch is a sign of things to come, but not the finished article....Read More
Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch review
The Samsung Galaxy Gear is a smartwatch compatible with only the Galaxy Note 3, S4 and S4 Mini. These are all are popular smartphones, but does the Â... £299you have to shell out for the Galaxy gear smartwatch improve your experience of using a Samsung...Read More
Samsung Galaxy Gear review
The Galaxy Gear has beaten the mythical iWatch to the shelves, but can it justify its price tag? [UPDATE: now with video]...Read More
Need Support?
Have a question or need product support? Go to our support section


text:
The City of Rogers
Exhibits Home
| Permanent
Exhibits |
Other Local
History Exhibits
Special Exhibits |
Community Exhibits |
Online Exhibits
Hawkins House
The 1895 Hawkins House presents a glimpse of how a
middle-class family lived in middle America at the turn of
the 20th century. Take a guided tour through its six period
rooms to learn about the Hawkins family and their way of
A major renovation and redecoration of the house in 1994-95
was recognized by major awards from the Victorian Society in
America and the Historic Preservation Alliance of Arkansas.
Take a look inside the Hawkins House
First Street recreates a bank, barber shop, and general
store of 1880s and 1890s Rogers, showing detailed
representations of turn-of-the-20th-century interiors. Look
at photographs tracing the development of Rogers' historic
First Street. Play a game of checkers or touch some of the
artifacts from the shops. Watch a video showing downtown
Rogers in the 1910s and 1950s.
The Attic is a hands-on area in a replica of the upper
story of a Victorian house. Try on old clothing and explore
books, toys, and household items from the Teaching
Collection. Favorite items include an old typewriter, sewing
machine, and crank telephone.
The Caboose is a mid-1900s Frisco caboose located in
Centennial Park (two blocks from the museum) in busy
downtown Rogers. The caboose serves as a reminder of the
town's railroad history and complements the park's new
depot-styled pavilion. The caboose is open to the public
during regular museum hours,
May 1 through October 31.
the Museum | Exhibits | Programs
Education | Get
Involved |
Have Fun |
Contact Us | Home


text:
This coming June marks the 70th anniversary of D-Day in Normandy, and people from across the globe will be flocking to the region in honour and celebration of the men and women who fought during WWII. Arrange your customized trip now, to ensure you are part of the this incredible event.
Begin your tour of France in Paris, with visits to all of the must see sites: the Louvre, the Seine, Notre Dame, and the Eiffel Tower. Stroll the Champs Elysees and lose yourself in the historic Latin Quarter. Spend a day visiting the Baroque Palace of Versailles, which dates back to 1038, and housed generations of Monarchy right up until the French Revolution.
This trip changes mood as you head north into Normandy, where many of the most famous battles of WWII were waged. Visit Caen Memorial, Omaha beach and the heart breaking, sprawling, US cemetery. Spend a day in the British sector, and hear stories of valour and plight, as you tour Pegasus Bridge, 16th century cemeteries, and Sword beach. Learn about Canadian involvement with a visit to Juno beach, an important D-Day site, and the perfect place to complete your Anniversary trip.
Dunkirk & The Normandy Landing Beaches - This 4-day tour will take you from defeat to victory, tracing the events during one of the most gripping periods of the 20th century. From the miracle of the Dunkirk Shield, to the Dieppe Raid and the beaches of Normandy, we'll travel along Hitler's Atlantic Wall, in the footsteps of brave soldiers.
For your added comfort, we will have a Meet & Greet assistant waiting for you outside the customs with a sign with your name on it. Your representative will help you to co-ordinate meeting up with your private driver and accompany you to your accommodation.
Enjoy a private airport transfer in Paris in a private vehicle with a professional driver. Please note drivers may or may not speak English as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking Assistant or Guide for your transfer this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
A welcome package with a city map, train tickets (if relevant), and any other touristic information that we deem you may find useful will be waiting for you upon your arrival at your first hotel on your trip.
Banke Hotel (4*), located in the Opera district in the very heart of Paris, is a stone's throw from Boulevard Haussmann and the Galeries Lafayette. All 94 of the luxurious guest rooms' interiors are decorated in cream and chocolate tones, purple curtains, parquet flooring, plaited leather rugs, damask leather headboards and designer furniture. Enjoy Spanish and French cuisine at Josefin Restaurant, or savour Spanish-inspired tapas at Lolabar. The sophisticated Banke Restaurant is perfect for all events and celebrations and serves an excellent breakfast buffet. Banke Hotel features a gym and hammam (Turkish bath), perfect for relaxation. Wander around the hotel and discover the extensive art collection. Discover the impressive collection of ethnic jewellery and sculptures from India, Tibet, African tribes and more!
Start off with a guided visit of the main rooms of the Louvre Museum. Then, the river shuttle takes you to the Eiffel Tower where lunch is served in the unique setting of the new restaurant located on the 1st floor of the Tower. You will have some free time to visit the monument. Then, off with the river shuttle again to Notre-Dame Cathedral. A guided tour of this gothic work of art built between 1163 and 1345. End of the tour at Notre-Dame. This tour has a central pick up and drop off point in the centre of Paris and hotel pick up and/or drop off is not provided. Included: River shuttle on the river Seine, entrance tickets for the first floor of the Eiffel Tower, "Food court" lunch (2 dishes + drinks included) at the restaurant "58 Tour Eiffel" on the 1st floor, guided visit of the Louvre Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral, entrance tickets - no queuing - for the Louvre Museum. In case of sudden closure of the Tower lunch at the "58 Tour Eiffel" will be replaced by a lunch at "Café Seine" or similar. Please note that shared tours can have up to approx. 50 people (depending on the number of people that have signed up for the tour on the particular day, and are carried out in a number of languages).
Discover Versailles Palace, the symbol of France's grandeur during the reign of the Sun King, Louis XIV. Leave Paris by the western districts of the city and follow the Normandy motorway as far as Versailles in a luxury air conditioned coach. Your guide will take you straight in without standing in line and lead you through the most beautiful rooms including the Royal Apartments, the Hall of Mirrors and the Queen's private Apartment. Then enjoy some free time to explore the palace gardens. This tour has a central pick up and drop off point in the centre of Paris and hotel pick up and/or drop off is not provided. Includes: entrance to Versailles Palace, authorisation fees for guided visits, a multilingual guide with individual earphones. Please note that shared tours can have up to approx. 50 people (depending on the number of people that have signed up for the tour on the particular day, and are carried out in a number of languages). Note: from April 2nd to October 29th, the entrance fees to the gardens are NOT INCLUDED: - On "MUSICAL FOUNTAIN DISPLAY" days ( Saturdays and Sundays, Tuesdays from May 21st to June 25th + May 8th + May 9th + August 15th)- On "MUSICAL GARDENS" days (Tuesdays from April 2nd to May 14th and from July 2nd to October 29th), on bank holidays.
Take a private train station transfer with a private vehicle and driver. Please note drivers may or may not speak English as their sole responsibility is to transfer clients from one location to another. If you would like to have the presence of an English speaking Assistant or Guide for your transfer this can be pre-arranged upon request and would be subject to an additional supplement.
Enjoy a direct train transfer from Paris to Caen in Normandy. (approx 2 hours 30 minutes).
Meet your driver for a private train station transfer.
Today you will enjoy a visit of Caen Memorial with a private vehicle and an English speaking driver-licensed guide. On more than 5600m2 of exhibition, discover some interesting objects and some totally original archive documents like a rocket launcher BM-13 Katyusha nicknamed « Stalin's Organ », some films where resistants explain how they helped people during the Battle of Normandy and some sections of the Berlin Wall… Lunch on your own. The best introduction for D-day is to visit Pointe du Hoc. This German battery attacked by the U.S Rangers will put you right in the atmosphere: the beach, the cliff, the bunkers, the bomb craters… Next, the best-known Bloody Omaha deserves two stops. You will actually step on the beach, and what a beach! Four miles long, no picture or movie has yet made it a justice. You have to be there to realize what it was and what it took. The second stop for Omaha is the heart-breaking U.S cemetery, for also another impressive perspective of the beach from the high ground. Your driver-licensed guide will take you around and show you some of the most famous graves, even though each of the 9 387 Americans buried here would deserve our respect.
This morning will be dedicated to the British sector ! The stories you will be hearing about the British airborne operations that took place there, at night, in the dark, behind enemy lines, as the first step of the whole invasion, are just incredible. Essential missions, Pegasus bridge and Merville battery had to be captured first. And what a success ! Then at dawn, on the other side of the Orne river, the landing of the 3rd Division at Sword beach, quickly liberating local villages, including Hermanville and Colleville, officially renamed Montgomery since the war. Your English speaking driver-licensed guide will escort you also to a German fortified area, code-named Hillman bunkers. You will be stopping eventually in one of the 16 British cemeteries in Normandy, in order to pay your tribute to the fallen. Lunch on your own. All you need to see and know about the Canadians on D-day! As Juno beach covers about nine miles and four villages, it really deserves at least two stops, at Courseulles and Bernières. Your driver-licensed guide will show you a whole number of monuments to the Canadians and tell you some of the most interesting stories. Even more information will be found in the Juno Beach Center, the only Canadian museum in Normandy. The Canadian cemetery located only a few miles away is a real tribute to those who died for our freedom. Quite heart-breaking too is the visit of the Abbey d'Ardenne, outside of Caen, where Canadian prisoners were executed by nazi soldiers.
Meet your driver for a private train station.
Enjoy the train journey to Paris.
Vanessa Oquendo ,
April 21, 2014
"Melissa Field was extremely helpful! She was courteous, professional, knowledgeable, and friendly! She kept me updated on the status of everything and provided timely correspondence. She took ownership for any problems I had and remedied them. I had the most amazing time of my life in Iceland and Paris! I would not have experienced everything without the help of Kensington Tours."
Ann Saxon ,
November 06, 2013
"Our trip was fantastic!!! I cannot say enough good things. Lianne worked with our exact dates and time frame beautifully.Our drivers were prompt and friendly. The private guides were so knowledgeable. We left with an appreciation of the history, the culture, and the beauty of Andulasia. We were very pleased and will certainly recommend your company to friends and family."
Edwards Family ,
November 28, 2013
"People do not know what they are missing by not going to Romania. The landscape: beautiful, clean, untouched. The people were exceedingly friendly! Super safe. Wherever we went, we received the reception of "Welcome, welcome! You are our guest", by everyone. Food & Drink: Everything had such incredible flavor! They use only the freshest ingredients and everything is organic. Every meal was a new, exciting experience to our palettes. Architecture: The beauty, intricacy, history. One cannot help but appreciate the abundance of castles, churches and buildings boasting such incredible architecture. Experience Romania sooner than later! You'll be so glad you did! Once again, thanks Kensington Tours, and special thank you to Claudia.
Coby Scherr ,
November 05, 2013
"Everyone involved in our Portugal trip made it terrific. Exactly as advertised. Every event on time and most pleasant. Guides were well-informed, courteous and friendly. Really made for a great journey every time. Each hotel was clean, upgraded and staffed with knowledgeable and friendly folks. Breakfasts were complete -- almost too much to eat. It will always be a wonderful memory thanks to Kensington Tours."
Mike Mikkelsen ,
November 15, 2013
"Lianne Kim did a great job for us (on our tour of Spain). Most enjoyable - thanks for all you did."
SharonMarin ,
November 09, 2013
"My trip to Holland and Belgium was a lifelong dream and Kensington Tours made it greater than my dream. I was treated like royalty, even when I missed some of my connections. They quickly solved any problems that U had. All the drivers were courteous and helpful. My accommodations were top notch. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a better tour experience. Thanks to Richard Racicot for booking the best fo me."
Couples Dellinger & Hubbell ,
November 06, 2013
"We've been raving to everyone about the food, the friendliness of the people and the amazing history and sites in Turkey. Yes, we want to go back."
John Edstrom ,
October 22, 2013
"Overall, our tour in Spain was very enjoyable, and well planned and executed. Our private tour of the Alhambra was excellent. Virginia, tour guide for royal palace ruins outside of Cordoba, was also excellent. In Seville, we went to the Flamenco Show/dinner, and the Flamenco was outstanding!"
Kevin Wilshere ,
October 19, 2013
"Great trip to Spain! Thanks again for all your help, Lianne. The destinations, hotels, guides and everything were all top notch."
Chery lWestlund ,
November 07, 2013
"My husband and I took a 3 week vacation to southern Europe and North Africa and had a great time. All the guides were very knowledgeable and bend over backwards to accommodate us. The arrangement made by Kensington went off without a hitch. This is our second trip with Kensington (we went to Peru in 2009) and we will certainly book with them again."
Stay in the know: Subscribe to our newsletter to have our hand-picked trips & specials delivered to you!
Please enter a destination


text:
B100 Solar Kit
Low impedance. Mounts on T-post. Simple to operate and allows you to easily see if unit is off or on. An LED flashes with every pulse and shows the unit is functioning correctly. Automatic night mode monitors light levels and lengthens pulse rate to save power.
Customers Ratings and Reviews
Write an online review and share your thoughts with other customers


text:
March 13, 2014
Suada Kolovic
While the road to a college degree may include countless detours, it's essential to understand the importance of financial aid and filling out the FAFSA. But don't just take my word for it – President Obama agrees: Last week, the President announced an initiative that would encourage more students to apply for federal student aid.
Under the FAFSA Completion Initiative, the Department of Education will work with states to identify students who have not completed the form and employ new outreach efforts to help more students through the process. The White House said the effort would build on earlier steps by the Obama administration to simplify the form and make it easier for parents and student to use information from their tax returns to complete the paperwork. "We made it simple. It doesn't cost anything. It does not take a long time to fill out. Once you do, you're putting yourself in the running for all kinds of financial support for college," said President Obama.
For those of you that aren't familiar, the FAFSA (which stands for Free Application for Federal Student Aid) acts as a gateway between graduating seniors and almost $150 billion in grants, loans and work-study funds that the federal government has available. Funds do run out, though, so we recommend filling out the FAFSA as early as possible. Have you filled out the FAFSA? Let us know how it went in the comments section. If you haven't done so yet, review our financial aid section for some tips.
January 21, 2014
Higher education has always been a top priority for President Barack Obama. Back in February 2009, he told Congress, "By 2020, America will once again have the highest proportion of college graduates in the world." Five years later, whether or not we as a nation will achieve that benchmark remains unseen but he believes that reaching out to low-income students may be just the key to getting there.
On Thursday, President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama met with more than 80 college presidents and dozens of nonprofits committed to raising the number of low-income students who attend college. "We want to restore the essential promise of opportunity and upward mobility that's at the heart of America," he told the group. "To that end, young people, low-income students in particular, must have access to a college education." The participating schools have agreed to take action in one of four areas: connecting young people to schools that are right for them; early intervention to ensure a larger pool of students prepare for college; more college advising and test preparation; and more on-campus remedial education. And while President Obama's various education initiatives are ambitious, it doesn't appear to be lost on him that there is much more work to be done to get college degrees in the hands of more American students, regardless of their economic class. (For more on this story, click here.)
What do you think of the President's education push? Let us know in the comments section.
January 28, 2014
For those of you that don't closely follow politics, tonight President Barack Obama will deliver his fifth State of the Union address. If you aren't familiar, the address not only reports on the condition of the nation but also allows the President to outline his legislative agenda and national priorities. And with potentially millions of young Americans watching, we wondered what issues mattered most to Millennials? Fortunately, Generation Progress asked them just that! Check out some of the top responses below: (For the full list, head over to Generation Progress.)
What do you think of the top issues that Millennials want discussed? Any you would add? Let us know in the comments section.
January 7, 2009
Scholarships.com Staff
Barack Obama became known for his web presence during his Presidential campaign. He and his transition team have kept up this reputation through YouTube addresses and websites such as Change.gov, the official transitional website. Now the Obama transition team is asking for public comments--or at least blog comments--on issues related to paying for school. A post on the Change.gov blog is currently soliciting feedback about college affordability. While there's no guarantee that the President-elect himself will read your post, if you would like to weigh in on educational policy at least in a small way, you can view and comment on the January 5 Change.gov blog post "Keeping College Affordable."
The blog post, along with many other recent discussions of college costs, makes a nod to former Rhode Island senator Clairborne Pell, who passed away on January 1. Pell was instrumental in shaping the current federal student financial aid system by helping create the Federal Pell Grant, which was named after him. Pell Grants continue to make up an important part of the financial aid packages of many students, covering up to the full cost of tuition at some state and community colleges.
However, as tuition costs rise, Pell Grants and other sources of federal aid are not enough to make college affordable for an increasingly large number of students. During his campaign, Obama proposed a few substantial changes to the way college financial aid is structured, and hopefully his administration will do more to seek out and act upon feedback from those who are struggling with the costs associated with higher education. However, if you're skeptical, or just looking for more immediate ways to make college affordable, there are resources available. Start with a free college scholarship search on Scholarships.com. Many scholarship application deadlines are approaching in the coming months, but there is still abundant scholarship money for those who take the time to apply.
February 13, 2009
The House of Representatives just passed the compromise version of the economic stimulus package. Now there are just two stop left for it before it becomes law: the Senate and President Obama's desk. The Senate plans to vote later this evening, putting it on track to be signed on Monday.
As the dust settles, more detailed accounts of what's actually in the bill are emerging. While the final totals have not yet been made public, Inside Higher Ed has an updated version of their stimulus chart online today, featuring many of the stimulus provisions related to higher education. The $787 billion stimulus package will include:
February 25, 2009
In a speech delivered before a joint session of Congress, President Obama called for every American to complete at least one year of postsecondary education and pledged greater financial support for those attending college. He also urged that America become the "best educated" nation and set the goal of having the highest proportion of college graduates in the world by 2020.
In addition to healthcare and alternative energy, the president declared education to be a top priority for improving America's economy and its place in the world. He called on families, schools, and Congress to embrace this priority, and to better prepare citizens for careers that increasingly require some amount of education or training beyond high school.
President Obama promised greater funding for higher education in the federal budget for 2010. This may include the educational tax benefits he advocated in his campaign, as well as other increases to federal student financial aid. He once again mentioned community service or other national service as requirements for future financial aid.
In addition to pledging greater state support, he also asked for an individual commitment by each American to not only graduate from high school, but to set college goals and attend a college, university, community college, or vocational training program for at least one year. In addition to helping people succeed individually, greater education and training can lead to greater success for society.
Obviously, problems with paying for school will not disappear overnight. But with help from schools and the government, individuals who work hard and make higher education a priority can reap the benefits, despite the challenges that remain.
April 28, 2009
As Congress moves forward with a federal budget plan for 2010, rhetoric is ramping up on both sides of what is proving to be one of the most contentious budget debates so far: whether or not to eliminate the Federal Family Education Loan Program. President Obama initially proposed this move in his budget outline, saying that a move to Direct Loans would result in a savings of $48 billion, money that could be put towards expanding the Federal Pell Grant program.
After the Congressional Budget Office revised the estimated savings to $94 billion over 10 years, many members of Congress and several higher education professional organizations have been offering up tentative support for the plan. Democrats on the joint budget committee have even begun paving the way for this portion of the budget to be eligible for reconciliation, a filibuster-proof process that will allow portions of the budget to pass with a simple majority vote in the Senate.
However, lenders and other groups have begun suggesting and campaigning for alternatives that would allow the bank-based student loan program to continue to exist while still cutting costs to some extent. Concerns have been raised that Direct Loans will not be as efficient or as kind to borrowers in the long run, though the credit crisis has made the program especially appealing as FFELP has required repeated government interventions to avoid grinding completely to a halt. With many schools voluntarily making the switch to direct lending based on the program's current stability, concerns have also been raised about a rapid expansion in Direct Loans overwhelming the program as it currently stands. Others worry that eliminating FFELP may speed lenders' exodus from private loans, ultimately leaving many students in a worse place financially than they find themselves in now.
What's emerging is a war of words between banks and the President. In a speech on Friday, Obama characterized lenders as, "gearing up for battle," to which he responded, "So am I. . . And for those who care about America's future, this is a battle we can't afford to lose." Considering the President's popularity and lenders' tarnished reputations from crisis after scandal after crisis over the last two years, we may see big changes happening soon in student loans.
May 6, 2009
A little over a week after announcing his plans to gear up for battle with student lenders over the future of the Federal Family Education Loan Program, President Obama has begun calling in the troops. An e-mail message sent to young Obama supporters by the Democratic National Committee is urging students to speak up in favor of the President's proposal to switch all federal lending to the Direct Loans program and to use the savings to expand Federal Pell Grants.
Students have been asked to call, write, or e-mail their Representatives and Senators to let them know what they think of the proposal to eliminate FFELP for Stafford Loans and PLUS Loans. The text of the e-mail, as reported by The Chronicle of Higher Education, urges students to stand against "special interests" and to help "fix a broken system." Rhetoric on the other side has focused primarily on preserving jobs and preserving choice (technically, the choice is primarily left to schools, not students, as students aren't able to choose freely between DL and FFELP until they graduate and consider consolidation loans).
Regardless of whether you favor or oppose this plan, now is a good time to let your people in Congress know how you feel, since changes in federal student financial aid are likely to affect you directly. So, what do you think? What changes, if any, should Congress make to student loans? Do you plan on writing to Congress about this issue?
May 22, 2009
Yesterday, Congress held a hearing to begin the process of determining the fate of the Federal Family Education Loan Program, the bank-based federal student loan program that President Obama has proposed eliminating in the 2010 federal budget. Voices from both sides of the debate chimed in, with one clear theme emerging: in 2010, student loans are definitely going to change. The questions at this point are to what extent federal student lending will change and whether the banks currently involved in FFEL will still have a place in the new system.
The Obama administration proposes switching all federal Stafford and PLUS loans to the federal Direct Loans program, then using the savings from eliminating lender subsidies to increase Federal Pell Grants and make funding mandatory, while also greatly expanding the federal Perkins Loan program and spending more on college completion. Opponents of this plan, primarily consisting of FFEL lenders and representatives of schools that participate in FFEL, have suggested alternatives that would restructure student lending, but still leave a place for lenders to service the loans. Not one witness at the hearing advocated keeping the system as it is, though, and it seems that a shakeup in student lending is inevitable. Hopefully, this will result in more available financial aid for students. Inside Higher Ed has more information on the hearing.
July 15, 2009
Yesterday, President Obama announced a new focus on community colleges in a speech delivered at Macomb Community College in Michigan. Obama pledged $12 billion to improve facilities, increase enrollment, and boost graduation rates at the nation's community colleges, a shift in education policy from the traditional focus on K-12 education and public universities. In addition to the proposed federal funding increase, Obama's speech also called for community colleges to graduate five million more students by the year 2020.
Community colleges have already seen increased enrollments and publicity in recent years. According to The Chronicle of Higher Education, community colleges saw the greatest enrollment boom since the 1960s during the first half of this decade. The current economic downturn has prompted even more first-time college students and unemployed adults to enroll at community colleges this academic year. Community college officials and the Obama administration hope that the increased attention paid to community colleges will prompt more students to consider enrolling, either as a path to a career training degree or certificate, or in order to transfer to four-year colleges.
Beyond Presidential endorsement, there are many other incentives to pursue a degree at a community college. Tuition is typically much lower at two-year schools than at private colleges or state colleges, and courses are often offered with the scheduling needs of working adult students in mind. Additionally, numerous scholarship opportunities exist specifically for students pursuing two-year degree programs. Community college students can do a free college scholarship search to learn more about funding opportunities available.
Copyright © 1998 - 2014 Scholarships.com,
Scholarships.comTM All Rights Reserved
Scholarships.com, LLC, Publisher


text:
Wireless Edition
Top Stories
Under par Bangalore fail to fire against Redbacks
Ross Taylor came to the rescue of the Royal Challengers Bangalore after their top order failed to fire against the South Australia Redbacks in an important top of the table clash in Group B.
The Kiwi was in impressive form for the Royals Challengers; scoring 46 which included 8 fours and a six to offer some resistants against an impressive Redbacks bowling attack which limited Anil Kumbles team to a total of just 154.
With Jacques Kallis missing out because of a back injury the Royals Challengers top order looked toothless with Manish Pandey, his replacement lasting just 5 deliveries before he was caught by Daniel Harris in the slips to give Shaun Tait his first wicket of the night.
Robin Uthappa (0) quickly followed to leave the Royals Challengers 7-2 after just two overs but Taylor once again proved why he is one of the best Twenty20 players in the world with a vital innings.
Taylor shared a vital 3rd wicket partnership of 46 with Rahul Dravid (4) before the former Indian skipper gloved a delivery from Aaron OBrien through to wicket keeper Graham Manou to end a sub par innings which lasted 11 balls.
Taylor continued his attack dispatching Daniel Christian for a boundary through fine leg before Redbacks skipper Michael Klinger brought Tait back into the attack with the sole purpose of targeting the Kiwi.
Taits first delivery, a bouncer, was missed by everybody including Manou and raced away for a boundary but the Aussies responded with three length balls before Taylor thick edged his 5th delivery through to Manou.
Virat Kohil (3) quickly followed as the Royals Challengers slumped to 76-5 but Dillon du Preez, playing in his first game of the tournament smashed 46 from just 25 balls to keep the Redbacks at bay.
The South African smashed 4 sixes and a boundary during his time at the crease to relieve the pressure on the Royals Challengers before his cameo was ended by Christian at the end of the 17th over to break up an impressive 6th wicket partnership of 58 with Cameron White.
With du Preez back in the dug out the Royal Challengers lost their final four wickets in the space of two over with Christian picking three wickets in the space of 5 balls to leave the Redbacks facing a run chase of only 155.
source - cricket20.com
Wireless Edition Home
Champions League Cricket
Twenty20 World Cup


text:
Should 'Go to hell Barack' ad be removed?Friday, March 2nd, 2012
An ad in the Washington-area Metro system is pretty blunt.
"Barack Obama wants politicians and bureaucrats to control America's entire medical system. Go to hell Barack," the ad says.
Couldn't it at least have referred to him as "Mr. President?"
In any case, Rep. Jim Moran, D-Virginia, called for the agency that runs the Metro system to remove the ad, which is for a documentary about health care in America and Canada.
The system's general manager says he doesn't like the ad, and he understands it offends some people. But he said it complies with guidelines for advertising in the Metro stations.
Those guidelines do not allow misleading or false claims. And they do not allow profanity. The word "hell" is not considered to be profanity.
The California-based movie declined a request to remove the ad.
Democrats say the ad is a new low in partisan anger and disrespect. Republicans say it is no more hard-hitting than political ads Democrats deployed to criticize former President George W. Bush.
What do you think? Should the "Go to hell Barack" ad be removed? Leave a comment or click on the link below to take our poll.
Should 'Go to hell Barack' ad be removed?


text:
PASTELS are everywhere!!
One of the many 2014 spring fashion trends is pastels, a dose in your wardrobe can make all the difference.
Read More »
The 'Not-So-Ugly' Holiday Sweater!
Here are a collection of sweaters that are cute, and expressive without getting the authorities called for unnecessary ugliness to people's eyes.
Read More »
At Teen Lib, you can find library resources, brush up on the latest library news, new programs, and upcoming events.
You may only think to use the library to find information for your homework and school projects but, if you haven't
been to your library lately, you need to check it out!
Did you know there are over 1700 DVDs in the LCLS catalog?
Just search on "subject" "DVDs" and see for yourself.
March Artist of the Month: Casey Conroy
Casey Conroy is still a small young thing but her voice tells us a different story. Full of rich undertones as if her voice as traveled far and wide and comprehends a style much broader than her years... Read More »
Ryan Cabrera
Just in case you need a reminder, Ryan Cabrera first hit the scene with 'On The Way Down' in 2004 followed with a series of pop hits including 'True', '40 Kinds of... Read More »
Of Poseidon
Galen, prince of the Syrena, is sent to land to find a girl he's heard can communicate with fish. He finds Emma and after several encounters, including a deadly one with a shark, Galen becomes convinced Emma holds the key to his kingdom.
Read More »
Olivia Brophy and the Sky Island by Chris Tozier
Olivia's life is in turmoil ever since she accidentally froze all of the world's water and her aunt and uncle were kidnapped by the Wardenclyffe thugs.
Read More »
by Jessica Khoury
"An immortal girl is raised in the depths of the Amazon only to discover that there is more to life than forever"-- Provided by publisher.
Read More...