text:
From pregnancy to motherhood, every mom has questions or could use some support. Join the conversation to learn from or help other moms just like you.
Join the
Share Your
Similac® StrongMoms®
Join now to get nutritional guidance and up to $329* in benefits
What are the benefits of membership?
Hello, I am having trouble getting my 6 wk old son to sleep for more than 2-3 hours at night. He's also eating 3-4 oz every 3 hours. Any suggetions on how to get him sleeping longer throughout the night. Thanks.
Try getting your baby on a night routine. My baby is 8 weeks old and sleeps about 6 hours. I give him a bath every night around 8:30pm, feed him after, and then lay him down. He knows right after bathtime the bottle is next and then its off to sleep. Swaddle your baby tight and try that. it seems to work great for my son and he even slept 8 hours 2 nights ago! Hope this helps.
My daughter is 4 weeks old. I've started on a night routine also. She has a bottle around 10:00, I lay her in her crib and she falls asleep. She sleeps about 5 hours usually. When she wakes up I feed her in her room. I don't turn on all the lights. I just have a night light. I lay her back in her crib. I also got a baby gift that is wonderful. It is a little lamb it has 4 settings and a timer. It is called Sleep Sheep. I love it and it is very calming. I also swaddle her when I lay her back down. She is my fourth child. I've learned that routines work best. With my third he would fall asleep with his bottle and a particular lullaby cd. I played it every night until he was 21/2 and in his toddler bed. I hope this helps. Good Luck.
I was at 32 weeks when my son decided to show up early, so he spent 2 weeks in the hospital before I brought him home. While in the hospital they fed him every 3 hours whether he woke up hungry or not, and there really wasn't a big difference between night and day routines. Now that he's home, should I continue on the hospital schedule or should I start building a schedule around our home life? During the day I don't mind waking him every 3 hours to feed him if he hasn't woke himself up yet, but at night I'd like to let him sleep. Should I wake him anyway or let him decide how long to sleep?
When my daughter was 7 weeks old, she was still waking up once during the night. I really wanted to break this habit and felt safe doing so since she seemed to be gaining adequate weight (She was 9.4 at her 2 week checkup). So my husband and I tried the pacifier instead of automatically shoving a bottle in her face, and it worked. She fell back to sleep in a matter of minutes. some nights she still wakes at 2 am, but the pacifier does the trick. She's almost 10 weeks now and still doing wonderful! She sleeps from about 9:30 at night to 6 in the morning (give or take one quick pacifier pop-in). She gained a decent amount of weight at her 2 month checkup, so it doesn't seem as if this is hurting her.
LeslieAnn- I would definitely ask the pediatrician about this one. Due to him being a preemie, they may want you to wake him up for feeds.
LeslieAnn- I would definitely ask the pediatrician about this one. Due to him being a preemie, they may want you to wake him up for feeds.
I wouldn't let a peemie sleep either, but I think every parent needs to evaluate (with the help of a pediatrician), whether or not their child is ready to sleep longer. If a child is waking in the middle of the night and not really interested in eating, other options are okay. At some point, contuining to feed a child in the middle of the night when he/she clearly does not need it can lead to some poor sleep patterns.
Hi, I'm responding to Darcy707 here (for LeslieAnn I agree with other posts that preemies should be evaluated by a pediatrician). About night routine, everyone told me to try one, but I never got organized enough to do one early on, and I later found this accidentally totally worked in my favor and I have a wonderful little sleeper – (although – what works probably depends most on the baby).
Instead, I cued my baby off light levels, like I said I just stumbled on this system by accident. This is how it worked: 1. During the night, I'd leave the night-light on in the nursery, but the main light off so it was pretty dark (be sure you first put him down at night right after a feed so he's content– yes his bedtime will vary day to day at first). If he cried at night, I'd turn on the light, diaper him first, no matter how frantic he was for a feed, then go immediately into feeding. Burp for a full 5 minutes after feeding to help avoid gas. That way, you can put him to bed all happy right after the feed, and not rile him up with diaper change. Turn off main light, go back to sleep. I just did this all zombie-like, I wasn't real awake or interactive with him ('cos I was so exhausted myself). 2. During the daytime, in return, the expectation is that he doesn't have to put up with being bored, and he had to be in a well-lit area, even if just napping. So, if he woke up and cried during the daytime, the rule was I 'had' to get him and play with him. So, night-time = dark, people take care of his needs but aren't fun. Daytime = light, he can do as he chooses (nap or not) people play with him when he calls. Gradually, intervals between feeds became longer at night-time until he slept through the night.
The system worked out well, 'cos then I never had to do a big routine at bedtime – still don't at 9 months old – just put him down for the night after a feed and turn out the light. Then, if he later got to where he was having trouble sleeping at night, I could add in things to start a routine as needed, but actually that was never necessary. It helps A LOT to have the smallest possible routine if you ever travel with baby later on. I do reckon the baby itself has a lot to do with it though. Having said all this, my baby was 2 and a half months old when he started sleeping through the night (I think they need to get to a certain weight to be able to last that long without food - 6 weeks might be a little early for that) – but my baby was fully consistent about it once he accomplished this.
Other products from the makers of Similac
Similac Mobile Site
© Abbott Laboratories, 2013


text:
Stoneware Canister
- Summary
With their classic ginger jar shape and grey glaze, our canisters add rustic European style to your countertop or pantry shelf. Antique-inspired details include hand-pressed arms and embossed lines. Silicone gaskets create an airtight seal to keep food staples fresh.
- Glazed stoneware offers exceptional strength and durability.
- Handles allow for easier lifting and transport.
- Silicone seal on lids helps preserve freshness of contents.
- Set of three, one of each size.
- Small: 8 1/4" diam., 8" high; 2 1/2-qt. cap.
- Medium: 9" diam., 9" high; 3 1/4-qt. cap.
- Large: 10 1/4" diam., 10" high; 4 3/4-qt. cap.
- Hand-wash.
- Made in China.
- A Williams-Sonoma exclusive.
- Shipping
Shipping Information
This item is shipped from our warehouse by UPS to arrive within five business days of our receiving your order.
Shipping Rates
The shipping rate varies depending on your order total and shipping destination. View Shipping Options and Charges.
Rush Delivery
For an additional charge of $15 per address, we can rush delivery to most destinations. This service is not available for some oversize items, items shipped directly from the supplier (including perishable and custom-manufactured items), out-of-stock items and items to be shipped outside the contiguous 48 states.
Return Policy
At Williams-Sonoma, we take great pride in the quality and craftsmanship of our products. If, within 30 days, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase for any reason, please return the item for an exchange or refund of the merchandise value. View Full Return Policy.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Fyasko Replica 2 CoatSALE $44.75 was $89.50 Item #377302500018
- Ribbed trim coat
- Epaulet details
- Embroidered "Fyasko" applique
- 65% Cotton, 35% Polyester.
- Machine wash cold, gentle cycle. No bleach. Tumble dry low.
- Made in China.
Fyasko Replica 2 Coat 2 2
This jacket is more than just cozy This jacket was made with excellent craftmanship. This jacket not only keeps you warm but you will smile with the good fit and fashion sense. December 27, 2012
Not what he expected My boyfriend picked this out online. He usually wears sweatshirts that sit lower on the hips, closer to the waist. He ended up giving it away to a friend because this shirt sits higher up on the hips--not really his style. It did look good on his friend who is taller and has a slimmer build. November 29, 2012
1-2 of 2


text:
Witchcraft Supplies | Book of Shadows | Magic Grimoires | Ancient Occult Witchcraft Books | Magic Spells
Book of Shadows and Magical Grimoires are the most important books in any Witch or Wizard's collection. For centuries, magical witchcraft practitioners used leather bound Book of Shadows, Grimoires and Spell Books to perform rituals, cast spells and work their magic. LaPulia Book of Shadows / LaPulia Studio has reawakened the art of creating leather bound Witch's Grimoires and Book of Shadows.
Our purpose is to bring real magick and witchcraft as a way of life and as a world-view into our world of physical forms from the world of ideas. We infuse each and every book with the magical energy needed to serve its owner and become a powerful magickal witchcraft artifact. As magickal artifacts, our Books of Shadows and Grimoires create strong connections with their owners and will activate and increase your magickal consciousness.
Not only we have the largest selection of leather bound Magical Witchcraft Books in the world, but we can also create custom Book of Shadows and magickal Witchcraft Grimoires according to your personal specifications. We are dedicated to making your dream Book of Shadows and Grimoire. If you do not find the Magic Grimoire or a Book of Shadows that you have dreamed of, please feel free to email or call us. We will gladly create a beautiful Book just for you.
Book of Shadows (29)
Blank Book of Shadows (29)
Grimoires (12)
Grand Grimoires (14)
School of Witchcraft and Wizardry and Academy Textbooks (4)
Ancient Occult Spell Books (11)
Charmed Book of Shadows (1)
Practical Magic Book of Shadows (2)
Spirit | Ouija | Weejie Boards (6)
Book Stands and Holders (3)
the Fifth Element (1)
Custom Bookbinding (1)
Contact Us with your questions using form below:


text:
Search Fr. Z's Blog
When you shop…... through Amazon, please, come here first? Enter Amazon through my search box. I'll then get a small percentage of everything you buy. (Pssst - Can't see the search box?Turn off your "ad-blocker" for this site!)
A search box for Amazon UK is at the bottom of the blog.
- You keep this blog, and me, going. I pray for benefactors.
There is a subscription form at the bottom of this page!
- Frank Gibbons said Grateful to be Catholic, I recently read the ̶...
- vetusta ecclesia said The celebrant spoke of visiting family graves in a...
- Confitemini Domino said Beautiful story of the unborn twins retold by Fr....
- Matthew said I had the Sisters of Notre Dame (Chardon, OH, not...
- jameeka said Interesting. Even though Manet's Jesus'...
- Sonshine135 said Oh, and Father's homily focused on the bridg...
- boxerpaws1952 said can our priest sing!! the choir…beautiful. M...
- boxerpaws1952 said "OK, so it has its theological shortcomings,...
- Sonshine135 said Father was in excellent spirits this morning, but...
- Sonshine135 said Thank you Father Z. This was truly a blessed and s...
- Fr Martin Fox said Robt Brown: Yes, I was alluding to that.
- benedetta said Pastrami you say? Super!
- Charles E Flynn said My parish had four baptisms of adults and about ni...
- robtbrown said Fr Martin Fox Have you been on the scavi tour?
- RichR said Dr. Peters, you made me truly LOL
- RichR said Mindlessness has it's attraction…̷
- Fr_Sotelo said They are trying to give St. Francis competition a...
- Giuseppe said Connecting the 2 stories in your post: Bishop Morl...
- Joe in Canada said Kathleen, I hadn't thought of that first poi...
- Andrew D said I've never heard of the School Sisters of No...
- lana said frjim, that is great! I never hear about baptisma...
- Papabile said I love Tenebrae. Unfortunately, there is no such t...
- Joe in Canada said I get it "and let us hold our feet firm̶
- Joe in Canada said Much of that "Celtic Spirituality" is...
- iPadre said I focused on the women who went to the tomb. They...
- AnAmericanMother said Obviously this John Donoghue was educated well bey...
- Joe in Canada said Indeed, He is risen! Allelulia! Why do you say th...
- frjim4321 said Focused on the baptismal promises and our renewal...
- Dr. Edward Peters said What crud. It's not even clever crud. ItR...
- Andrew Saucci said The priest in Hartford, Connecticut this morning r...
Fathers, you don't know who might show up! It could be a "big fish" of one sort or other…
Help Monks in Wyoming, Fr. Z, and get great coffee too!
My wish lists
Yes, Fr. Z is taking ads…... and there will be nearly 1,000,000 page loads this month.
Food For Thought
"The legalization of the termination of pregnancy is none other than the authorization given to an adult, with the approval of an established law, to take the lives of children yet unborn and thus incapable of defending themselves. It is difficult to imagine a more unjust situation, and it is very difficult to speak of obsession in a matter such as this, where we are dealing with a fundamental imperative of every good conscience — the defense of the right to life of an innocent and defenseless human being."
- Bl. John Paul II
CLICK and say your Daily Offering!
PLEASE RESPOND. Pretty pleeeease?Loading ...
WDTPRS POLLLoading ...
Recent Posts
- Your Easter Sunday sermon notes
- WDTPRS Easter Sunday: "Be what you see and receive what you are."
- How the great have fallen.
- Fortissimo in the Faith: two bloggers (I one) looking back
- Saturday Stroll
- An anniversary
- ¡Vaya lío! Great idea for diocesan New Evangelization!
- Easter, customs, food and you!
- LENTCAzT 46 Holy Saturday
- Foot-washing, law, journalists, liberal activists, and Bp. Morlino
- Nancy Pelosi: Episcopalian foot washer!
- AUDIO PRAYERCAzT: Via Crucis by Bl. John Henry Newman
- AUDIO PRAYERCAzT: Via Crucis by St Alphonsus Liguori
- LENTCAzT 45 Good Friday
- POLL: 2014 Holy Thursday Foot Washing Rite – what happened?
- Thank you for something!
- Francis' Chrism Mass Sermon: priests are very small
- AUDIO PODCAzT: Via Crucis by Joseph Ratzinger
- AUDIO PRAYERCAzT: Via Crucis by St Alphonsus Liguori (with chant)
- LENTCAzT 44 Holy Thursday
- ACTION ITEM! Help a US Army Chaplain and his troops! UPDATED
- Ready for the Triduum?
- My View For Awhile: meandering towards Rome
- Happy 87th Birthday, Benedict XVI!
- LENTCAzT 43: Spy Wednesday
- Dogs. Cats. Different?
- 1947: Jackie Robinson
- LENTCAzT 42: Tuesday in Holy Week – Making Jesus sad.
- "Knock the cover off the ball!"
Help support Fr. Z's Gospel of Life work at no cost to you. Do you need a Real Estate Agent? Calling these people is the FIRST thing you should do!
Wyoming Catholic College!
More food for thought:
"I expect to die in bed, my successor will die in prison and his successor will die a martyr in the public square. His successor will pick up the shards of a ruined society and slowly help rebuild civilization, as the church has done so often in human history."
Francis Card. George
Check out the Cardinal Newman Society feed!
I have been giving out these tougher-than-nails, no-nonsense Rosaries:
Please follow me on Twitter!
Fr. Z's stuff is everywhere
More food for thought…
"All laws which are repugnant to the Constitution are null and void."
- Marbury v. Madison, 5 U.S. 137, 176
Even More Food For Thought
"Men by their constitutions are naturally divided into two parties: 1. Those who fear and distrust the people, and wish to draw all powers from them into the hands of the higher classes. 2. Those who identify themselves with the people, have confidence in them, cherish and consider them as the most honest and safe, although not the most wise depositary of the public interests."
- Thomas Jefferson to Henry Lee, 1824. ME 16:73
Tag Archives: theology
Bad or heterodox theologians, a "curse and affliction upon the church"
The ultra-liberal NCFishwrap's solitary boast, my friend the nearly-ubiquitous, fair-minded John L. Allen, Jr., has an interesting piece today about a theologian working for the US Bishops, recently in the news because of the USCCB doctrine committees remarks on Sr. … Continue reading
Posted in SESSIUNCULA Tagged Fr. Weinandy, heresy, John L. Allen, theology 35 Comments


text:
Munchkin Baby Wet Bag
"Love this cute bag, worked great for diapers. Easy to open with one hand. Liked the price too, not crazy like others." --amadorev
Munchkin Fashion Diaper Changer Cover, Colors May Vary
" I had been looking for a product like this while pregnant with my second baby. I knew I needed a smaller version of the big diaper bag. Great portability,small enough to carry while carry babyfor quick trips to store, library,errands, but enough space for the essentials. Love the various compartment and pouches. You can fit a few diapers, wipes, my nursing wrap and even a..." --amadorev
Skip Hop Duo Deluxe
" At first my husband and I planned to use the same diaper bag and we got one of these in a stripe pattern. I loved that the pockets close with magnets so you could just slip your hand in to open rather than fussing with snaps or Velcro. It is also nice that it has extra clips to hang from the stroller so you don't have to readjust the shoulder strap. I think it was designed for carrying..." --Rachel88
Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail Refill Bags - 10pk
" Disposable diapers drive me nuts. If it weren't for how much I loathe throwing anything away, I'd give this more stars, I just hate using paper diapers, period. PRO -keeps odors down -easy to put in the can -inexpensive as diaper inserts go CON -its paper diapers -not thrilled to have a garbage can in baby's room period, stink or no stink ..." --fayebond
Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail
" I registered for this rather than the diaper genie because it was cheaper and well diaper genie seems overrated to me. I love this! It keep the smell out - definitely serves its purpose!! Instead of using disposable liners, because I use cloth diapers I line the pail with the Charlie Banana hanging bag. It works great and gets thrown in the wash with the diapers. " --katy8ug
Ecaware Velcro Waterproof Training Pants Pomegranate Medium
EcaWare Baby manufactures ecaPants, a uniquely designed cloth training pant for babies and caregivers practicing early potty learning or elimination communication (EC). The patent pending design has a drop flap front panel that flips down and back up again for easy potty access, while a belt stays secure around your baby's waist so you don't have to take the trainer off for potty...
Skip Hop Dash Deluxe
" I love my Skip Hop Dash Deluxe diaper bag! It is a great bag for any length of trip. I can fit 4-5 diapers, wipes, a blanket, a wetbag, my water bottle, my son's water bottle, an extra pair of boxers for my toddler, a toy or two, my keys, cell phone, wallet, and camera. I have the pop flowers pattern and it is REALLY cute. " --StoriesInTheSoil
Skip Hop Studio Diaper Tote Bag, Plum Burst
STUDIO diaper tote is stylish enough to pair with a little black dress but practical enough to keep you and baby stocked for a long day at the playground Two insulated side pockets hold baby s bottles food and sippy cups while more pockets keep your phone wallet keys and other personal items dry secure and within quick reach
Munchkin Arm and Hammer Fresh Totes, 2 Pack, Colors May Vary
Freshen up your diaper bag, closet, drawer, hamper, car or changing table with our colorful, printed Fresh Totes. They're filled with Arm & HammerTM baking soda so they provide natural and effective odor elimination wherever you place them. They're small and compact so add a little freshness to your life, with Fresh Totes.


text:
Under the Hood: Updates and Improvements in Active Directory Tools for Windows Server 2012
Download now Free registration required
Executive Summary
Managing Active Directory in Windows Server 2012 gets easier once you master the new Server Manager. Its multi-server management capabilities enable you to fully manage Windows 2012 servers remotely with limited capabilities for Server 2008 and R2. Functional changes to Active Directory Administrative Center deliver an improved AD Recycle Bin, fine-grained password policies and Dynamic Access Control for centralized file access policies.
- Format: PDF
- Size: 0 KB


text:
May 2014
Bristow Elementary School, 6151 Louisville Rd. Bowling Green, Ky. Junior Beta Club is having a Community Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 3rd from 7:00 am to 10:00 am. Cost is $5.00. For more information please call: Scott at 270-842-1960
Xclaim proudly presents a Special Mothers Day Dinner Theatre performance of Steel Magnolias on Sunday, May 11th at 1:00 pm. at Xclaim Center for Youth Performing Arts, Bowling Green, Ky. A southern-style lunch will be served at 1:00 pm and show will start by 1:45 pm. Dessert will be served at intermission. Tickets include lunch, drinks and dessert for $17 adults and $15 seniors & students. Tickets must be reserved and all reservations paid by May 8th. You can make reservations online at www.xclaiminc.com or stop by the Xclaim Center for youth performing arts, 502 College Street, Bowling Green, Ky.


text: MaxMind's customers want as much data on IP addresses as they can get. Our new GeoIP Omni service delivers, giving users more access to our IP data than ever before. The web service returns location, ISP, and organization data, along with such data as user type, accuracy radius, and confidence factors. See the full list of returned data.


text:
Press Release Contacts
Public Information Officer
Captain Tim Pillack
Investigations Division Commander
Waterloo Police Department
715 Mulberry Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
RSS Press Release Feeds
Subscribe To Our Press Release News Feed!
|Click here for instructions on subscribing to our RSS feed,
|Missing Person Located
|Sunday, 02 October 2011 04:34
On October 1, 2011 at approximately 2:00 .p.m. the Waterloo Police Department issued a press release requsting the public's assistance in locating a Patricia Bartels.
Shortly after midnight on October 2, 2011 Bartels was located, thus cancelling the previously issued operation locate.
Sgt. Greg Fangman
A criminal charge is merely an accusation and defendants are presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.


text:
President Obama attacked Rep. Paul Ryan's budget as "nothing but thinly veiled Social Darwinism." That is not surprising. What is surprising is that the chairman of a major committee of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops launched a similar scathing attack against Ryan, a faithful Catholic who says his budget work is informed and guided by the social teaching of the Church.
Using Obama's campaign rhetoric, Bishop Stephen Blaire, chairman of the bishops' Committee on Domestic Justice and Human Development, recently wrote to Congress declaring that Ryan's budget "fails to meet [the Church's] moral criteria" because it does not require "shared sacrifice," which Blaire [like Obama] defines as tax increases and cuts to "unnecessary" defense spending. Some of the proposed spending cuts in Ryan's budget, Blaire said, are "unjust and wrong."


text:
ENTRIES TAGGED "credit"
ETech: I Just Don't Trust You: How the Tech Community Can Reinvent Risk Ratings
The "I Just Don't Trust You: How the Tech Community Can Reinvent Risk Ratings" presentation posited that the system for rating credit instruments is horribly broken. Right before Lehman Brothers crashed, Moody's credit rating agency gave Lehman Brothers a AAA credit rating. Moodys immediately down-rated Lehman Brothers after they crashed — a little too late!


text:
Trainers Near You
Ashburn VA change location
Caroline Sussman
washington, DC
Corey Light
gaithersburg, MD
David Wiggins
springfield, VA
ACE Fit Share
Tighten your abdominal muscles and protect your spine with the most effective ab exercises from the American Council on Exercise (ACE). Learn proper techniques and step-by-step instruction from America's Authority on Fitness. This large collection of exercises is also featured in complete workout routines that include full-body and at-home workouts. Whether you're looking for beginner level training or advanced fitness programs, we have something here for everyone to target core muscle groups. Choose from a wide variety of lower ab exercises, standing trunk rotations, reverse crunches and more. If you have any questions or want to hear what leaders in the industry are saying, please see our Ask the Expert section.
Fit Life Articles
Determined to increase the number of calories you burn each day, but can't imagine trying to squeeze in another (or longer) workout? The good news is that you can significantly increase your caloric expenditure by simply finding more ways to move and be active throughout...
Do you feel selfish when you take time to work out and take care of yourself. Stop it, says Dr. Michael Mantell. Taking care of yourself is the best kind of selfishness—it makes it possible for you to care for others and to enjoy all that life has to offer. Here's how you...
Are you ready for some football? If the answer is yes, you're probably gearing up for a day of feasting on high-fat foods, as well. But if you want to make sure your Super Bowl Sunday is as healthy as it is fun, try these guilt-free game-day recipes from EatingWell. These...
ACE Pro Homepage
Copyright © 2014 The American Council on Exercise. All Rights Reserved.
4851 Paramount Drive, San Diego, California 92123 1 (888)-825-3636


text:
EAST PALESTINE - Mr. and Mrs. Michael Ross Hays, Jimtown Road, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on July 22.
The former Toni Gorby, daughter of the late Theodore "Fuzz" and Mildred Gorby, became the bride of Michael Hays, son of Clarence "Bud" and the late Ruth Hays, on July 22, 1960 at the Negley United Methodist Church.
Mr. Hays retired from General Motors after 30 years of service.
Article Photos
Michael and Toni Hays
They are members of the East Palestine Moose.
The couple have two children Mrs. Tim (Carrie) Workman and Mrs. Steve (Chris) Walker, both of East Palestine. They also have three granddaughters.
A celebration in their honor, hosted by their children, will be at the East Palestine Community Center from 4-7 p.m. Sunday, July 18. The couple ask that gifts be omitted.


text:
Print friendly version
Toriello Carey syndrome
Other Names for this Disease
- Corpus callosum agenesis facial anomalies Robin sequence
See Disclaimer regarding information on this site. Some links on this page may take you to organizations outside of the National Institutes of Health.
Your Questions Answered
1 question(s) from the public on this disease have been answered. Submit a new question.
My daughter has been diagnosed with Toriello-Carey syndrome. I would like to know as much as possible about this condition, including the associated prognosis. Click here for answer


text:
|Best Sites Now
A mashup using Alexa traffic rankings to present Open Directory Project links by popularity using tag clouds. Alexa's Free Top 1,000,000 Sites file is used for traffic rankings.
City ratings and rankings by people.
|GoogleTranslate, GoogleMapsFlash, GoogleMaps
A local Twitter aggregation service, NashMash provides accurate rankings and relationship analysis for Twitter users in the Nashville, Tennessee area.
|Twitter, AmazonS3, AmazonRDSRelationalDatabaseServi, AmazonEC2
Type in your domain name and find out how your site scores. Uses a unique formula consisting of variables, such as backlinks and popularity, to calculate a score for each website entered.
|YahooSiteExplorer, GoogleAjaxSearch, AlexaWebInfo
|Stack Reputational
Stack Reputaional is a Stackoverflow user ranking leaderboard. This leaderboard gives you detailed rankings by country, state, city, age and age group and you can sort by the reputations gained on the day, week, month, quarter and year. The mashup can answer questions like "Who is the youngest and highest person ranked on Stackoverflow in London UK"
|Startup Score
Ranks AngelList startups by analyzing GitHub accounts of team members
|GitHub, AngelList
|World's Best Universities Map
View the location and ranking results of the world's best universities on a map and compare the major rankings visually.
©ProgrammableWeb.com 2014. All rights reserved.
Terms of Service | Privacy Policy


text:
Suki Multi-function BB Creamhave various functions that take care of your skin just inside one bottle. It can be a base make-up that has similar color to your face, which can cover all those wrinkles and dots. Besides it contains the ingredients that can moisture your face and tighten the pores.
*We have used our best efforts to accurately display the colors of the products, however the actual color you see will depend on your monitor and may not be accurate.


text:
Click on a thumbnail to go to Google Books.
The Sense of an Ending [Deckle Edge] (Vintage International) (original 2011; edition 2012)
by Julian Barnes
Work details
The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes (2011)
» 7 more
Julian Barnes has written a thought-provoking and challenging short novel in which Tony Webster looks back at his late teens and early 20s as he approaches his 70s. He explores his memories of his friends and lovers of this time and comes to realize how partial these memories can be and how some can resurface after many years of not being consciously remembered. As a result of a surprise bequest in a will, he meets his first love only to find that their relationship is still a mystery to him. During this exploration of memory, Tony reassesses many aspects of his relationships and this leads to an unexpected revelation shedding a new light on his early life.
Tony Webster - a quiet, middle-aged gentleman, amicably divorced, one grown daughter - seems like a reliable narrator, but in his youth he felt more deeply. This is brought back to him in force when Veronica, his first serious girlfriend, re-enters his life. Her mother left Tony a journal that belonged to Adrian, a school friend of Tony's who dated Veronica after she and Tony broke up. Why would Veronica's mother have Adrian's journal, and why, now, won't Veronica let Tony have it? Tony stumbles confusedly toward the answers, never quite arriving there in time to suit impatient Veronica, and coming face to face with memories he has, for lack of a better term, repressed. Beautifully lyrical writing, examining questions of character and memory.
...what you end up remembering isn't always the same as what you have witnessed. (9)
How far their anxieties outran our experience. (13)
You may say, But wasn't this the sixties? Yes, but only for some people, only in certain parts of the country. (22)
...mental states can be inferred from actions. That's in history...Whereas in the private life, I think the converse is true: that you can infer past actions from current mental states. I certainly believe we all suffer damage, one way or another. How could we not...? (36)
God knows you can have complication and difficulty without any compensating depth or seriousness. (38)
...he thought logically, and then acted on the conclusion of logical thought. Whereas most of us, I suspect, do the opposite: we make an instinctive decision, then build up an infrastructure of reasoning to justify it. And call the result common sense. (42)
History isn't the lies of the victors...it's more the memories of the survivors, most of whom are neither victorious nor defeated. (44)
...as the witnesses to your life diminish, there is less corroboration, and therefore less certainty, as to what you are or have been. Even if you have assiduously kept records - in words, sound, pictures - you may find that you have attended to the wrong kind of record-keeping. (46)
And it ought to be obvious to us that time doesn't act as a fixative, rather as a solvent. But it's not convenient - it's not useful - to believe this; it doesn't help us get on with our lives; so we ignore it. (48)
But if nostalgia means the powerful recollection of strong emotions - and a regret that such feelings are no longer present in our lives - then I plead guilty. (60)
How time first grounds us and then confounds us. We thought we were being mature when we were only being safe. We imagined we were being responsible bit were only being cowardly. What we called realism turned out to be a way of avoiding things rather than facing them. Time...give us enough time and our best-supported decisions will seem wobbly, our certainties whimsical. (67)
...time's many paradoxes. For instance: that when we are young and sensitive, we are also at our most hurtful; whereas when the blood begins to slow, when we feel less sharply, when we are more armoured and have learnt how to bear hurt, we tread more carefully. (71)
I have some instinct for survival, for self-preservation. And believing you have such an instinct is almost as good as actually having it, because it means you act the same way. (92)
What did I know of life, I who had lived so carefully? Who had neither won nor lost, but just let life happen to him? Who had the usual ambitions and settled all too quickly for them not being realised? Who avoided being hurt and called it a capacity for survival? (100)
Had I known there was a mystery to be solved, might have read it a bit more slowly and surely more suspiciously. I'm a page turner, making certain I've read everything on the page and re-read anything that didn't "register", but always eager to know how the story ends! And. . if I weren't a page-turner, might not have finished this book - as it seemed a bit repetitive. However, NOW I "get it" - that there were many nuances and very very subtle clues as those pages turned.
I missed too much and was truly surprised by the ending. Maybe that was the best way for me to read this one - and then to go search out reviews with "spoilers" - so my fellow readers who had invested more time could be helpful with the missed clues.
That said, I don't think I missed any of the more "surface" commentaries and wisdom on "Life" that can be appreciated from this "story".
I think I must have missed something. Good writing, though.
Memory, history, accumulation of character, assumptions formed and shifted. Julian Barnes tells a story of the outcome of youthful choices, a deceptively simple tale. Barnes' writing took me from chuckling at youthful foolishness to remembering youthful follies, to sympathizing with the arrogant all knowing attitude of young adulthood and then smack dab into middle age and the examination of our past given new perspective. Above all, this story is about remorse, and the desire, born of life experience, to change what cannot be undone. I found the novel to be poignant and true. Excellent!
By now, The Sense of an Ending by Julian Barnes has gained itself a reputation for being the novel you must read twice.....
Nearly every paragraph in this book has multiple interpretations. Once all the questions are answered, the reader is left in the same state that Tony is in the book's final pages—floored at life's essential mysteries, and frustrated that they cannot be relived. Fortunately for us, we can just read the book again.
Barnes' work is one in which, event-wise, not a whole lot happens. Unless we're talking about the events of the brain and the tricks of time and memory. If that's the case, then Barnes has impressively condensed an undertaking of biblical proportions into a mere 163 pages.
Deservedly longlisted for the Man Booker prize, this is a very fine book, skilfully plotted, boldly conceived, full of bleak insight into the questions of ageing and memory, and producing a very real kick – or peripeteia – at its end. As Kermode wrote: "At some very low level we all share certain fictions about time, and they testify to the continuity of what is called human nature…" Barnes has achieved, in this shortish account of a not very attractive man, something of universal importance.
As ever, Barnes excels at colouring everyday reality with his narrator's unique subjectivity, without sacrificing any of its vivid precision: only he could invest a discussion about hand-cut chips in a gastropub with so much wry poignancy.
References to this work on external resources.
Wikipedia in English (2)
No descriptions found.
This intense new novel follows a middle-aged man as he contends with a past he has never much thought about until his oldest friends return with a vengeance, one of them from the grave another maddeningly present. Tony Webster thought he'd left all of this behind as he built a life for himself, and by now his marriage and family and career have fallen into an amicable divorce and retirement. but he is then presented with a mysterious legacy that obliges him to reconsider various things, and to revise his estimation of his own nature and his place in the world.… (more)
(summary from another edition)
Amazon Kindle (6 editions)
Audible (3 editions)
CD Audiobook (6 editions)
Project Gutenberg (0 editions)
Google Books — Loading...
Popular covers
Three editions of this book were published by Audible.com.
Is this you?
Become a LibraryThing Author.


text:
You can follow the discussion on How does anthropomorphism represent race in Krazy Kat? without having to leave a comment. Cool, huh? Just enter your email address in the form here below and you're all set.
Manage subscriptions
Recent Posts
- Prophet, The Incal, and Suggestion in Science Fiction
- Art vs. Art: Zen Pencils and the Critical Imagination
- XX-Men: The Failures of Brian Wood's All-Woman X-Team
- 10 More Most Underrated Albums Ever
- Minutes for the Last Supper
Recent Comments
- Andy: Like you touch on, I think the fact that Wood is down with sexually assaulting women at...
- Nate A.: Did anyone else read this essay on snark vs. smarm? http://gawker.com/on-smarm-...
- Noah Berlatsky: There are definitely some similarities. This probably isn't really the...
- Ng Suat Tong: I think trolling and mansplaining as terms have equal utility. Your...
- Noah Berlatsky: As someone who has been accused of mansplaining a time or two (and basically like...
Popular Posts
- Most Underrated/Overrated SF
- The Zombie Apocalypse and the Dangers of Empathy
- What about Amanda Waller?
- Art vs. Art: Zen Pencils and the Critical Imagination
- XX-Men: The Failures of Brian Wood's All-Woman X-Team
From the Archive
Make It Bigger
by Kailyn Kent
Comics, galleries, and splash pages.
March 5, 2013 | 76 comments


text:
Contact: Diane Pratt-Heavner
703-576-7526 Ext.
Helen Phillips Named 2011-2012 President of the School Nutrition Association
NASHVILLE, TN (July 13, 2011) — During the closing session of the School Nutrition Association's (SNA) 65th Annual National Conference, over 7,500 members and participants welcomed a new president of the Association. Helen Phillips, SNS, Senior Director of School Nutrition for the Norfolk Public Schools (Virginia), was named the 64th President of SNA.
Phillips has held a distinguished career in the school nutrition arena for 19 years. She got her start in school nutrition as District Supervisor for School Nutrition for Norfolk Public Schools in 1992. Phillips left Norfolk in 1999 to manage the school nutrition program for Suffolk Public Schools (Virginia), but returned to Norfolk Public Schools in 2001 to serve as Assistant Director. In 2002, Phillips was promoted to Senior Director of School Nutrition, where she oversees a staff of 375, serving more than 23,000 lunches and 10,000 breakfasts daily.
From 1985-1989, Phillips served as a Nutritionist working on the Women, Infants and Child (WIC) program, including three years as Director of the WIC program at Virginia Beach's Public Health Department.
Phillips has twice been nominated for the Foodservice Achievement Management Excellence (FAME) Rising Star. She has served as president of the School Nutrition Association of Virginia and on the Board of the School Nutrition Foundation.
Helen Phillips earned her Bachelor of Science in Dietetics from James Madison University.
Phillips was named president at the final general session of SNA's Annual National Conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The Annual National Conference, July 10-July 13, 2011, drew more than 7,500 school nutrition professionals and school foodservice industry members.
SNA, (http://www.schoolnutrition.org) the School Nutrition Association, is a national, non-profit professional organization representing more than 53,000 members who provide high-quality, low-cost meals to students across the country. Founded in 1946, the Association and its members are dedicated to feeding children safe and nutritious meals.
School Nutrition Association Names Grand Forks Public Schools 2011 District of the Year
NASHVILLE, TN (July 13, 2011) – Grand Forks Public Schools in Grand Forks, North Dakota, was named the 2011 District of the Year in School Nutrition yesterday during the 2nd General Session of the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference. On behalf of the school district, Julie Tunseth, Director of Child Nutrition, accepted the award.
Grand Forks' Child Nutrition Department was recognized for its commitment to excellence in creating nutritious, appealing meals, implementing innovative nutrition education initiatives, developing a strong professional development program and exercising superior financial management. As further evidence of this program's success, every single one of Grand Forks Elementary Schools has received the Gold Award of Distinction under the HealthierUS School Challenge.
Grand Forks Public Schools offers breakfast and lunch in all of the district's schools, after-school snack programs in all elementary schools and the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program in seven schools. The Child Nutrition Department continuously strives to improve its meals, and despite an open campus policy at Grand Forks High Schools, the department maintains a 70 percent participation rate for lunch.
Grand Forks was one of seven districts from across the nation awarded the District of Excellence Distinction this year through SNA's Keys to Excellence program.
Keys to Excellence, a core component of SNA's professional development and credentialing programs since 1992, is a national best practice standards tool for school nutrition professionals seeking to assess, benchmark and improve their school food and nutrition operations. School districts may apply for the District of Excellence Distinction by completing a comprehensive application process including a thorough program self-assessment in all four "Key" areas: Administration, Communications and Marketing, Nutrition and Nutrition Education, and Operations. All applications are judged by a formal peer review panel.
Grand Forks earned the District of the Year Award for having the most Best Practices of all of this year's Districts of Excellence. Grand Forks is the fourth recipient of the District of the Year Award. The District of Excellence and District of the Year programs are made possible through the support of the National Dairy Council®.
To learn more about the District of Excellence program, please visit www.schoolnutrition.org/KEYS.
Contact Us Advertise on SNA Site Map Media Center Privacy Policy
© 2000 - 2014 School Nutrition Association, All Rights Reserved


text:
Copyright 2014
© Jimmie Ray Cantrell
Welcome Producers,
Promoters, Directors,
Agents & Friends.
Jimmie Ray's
Black Train
is authentic in sight,
sound and spirit.
These grassroots
theater shows are
model after Johnny
EACH Show
is customized.
YOUR success
is our goal.
Select from
the menus, right
& left,and enjoy
your journey.
Virginia City
Pipers Opera House
Aug 30
Click Poster for details
Sander's Winery
& Performing
Arts Center
May 23 & 24
Pahrump Nevada
poster coming soon


text:
The GOP is making a bold play for a U.S. Senate seat in reliably Democratic Oregon, where a Republican hasn't been elected to a statewide office in more than a decade.
'Capt. America' tops box office for third week
Sandy Cohen, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 12:41pm
Captain America continues to vanquish box office foes, triumphing in ticket sales for the third consecutive week and dominating over megastar Johnny Depp's new movie.
Brand names in NY standardized tests vex parents
Karen Matthews, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 11:42am
"Just Do It" has been a familiar Nike slogan for years, but some parents are wondering what it was doing on some of New York's Common Core standardized English tests.
Navy OKs changes for submariners' sleep schedules
Michael Melia, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 11:30am
With no sunlight to set day apart from night on a submarine, the U.S. Navy for decades has staggered sailors' working hours on schedules with little resemblance to life above the ocean's surface.
In West Bank, teen offenders face different fates
Daniel Estrin, Josef Federman, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 10:31am
The boys were both 15, with the crackly voices and awkward peach fuzz of adolescence. They lived just a few minutes away from one another in the West Bank. And both were accused of throwing stones at vehicles, one day after the other.
Lawmakers aim to complete work on time
Becky Bohrer, Associated Press | posted 17 minutes ago
State lawmakers were trying to reach agreement on a broad-reaching education bill, with the clock on the 90-day session ticking.
Connected vehicles conference coming to Ann Arbor
The Associated Press | posted 47 minutes ago
Industry, academic and policy experts will be in Ann Arbor this week for a connected cars conference.
Survey: US gas prices jump 9 cents per gallon
The Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 4:21pm
The average U.S. price of gasoline has jumped 9 cents a gallon in the past two weeks, bringing the total increase to 40 cents over 10 weeks.
Tahoe tourism officials borrow ideas from Utah
The Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 4:00pm
Tourism officials from several key Lake Tahoe agencies have paid a visit to Park City, Utah, to catch a glimpse at how another mountain town operates and manages its major challenges.
ID, NV, UT have among highest payday loan rates
The Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 3:01pm
Idaho, Nevada and Utah have among the nation's highest interest rates for payday loans, according to a report.
Turner case tests bounds of 'citizen legislature'
Tom Lobianco, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 1:11pm
When a legislative ethics panel meets this week to review the case of House Speaker Pro Tem Eric Turner, members could have trouble finding clear-cut answers, in large part because of the Indiana General Assembly's status as a "citizen legislature."
Idaho water situation continues to improve
The Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 12:21pm
Officials from irrigation districts in southwestern Idaho say the state's water supply outlook is improving thanks to a series of snow and rain storms that hit the region in March and April.
General Mills scraps controversial new legal terms
The Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 12:02pm
General Mills is scrapping a controversial plan to strip consumers of their right to sue the food company.
Fracking foes cringe as unions back drilling boom
Kevin Begos, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 10:50am
After early complaints that out-of-state firms got the most jobs, some local construction trade workers and union members in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia say they're now benefiting in a big way from the Marcellus and Utica Shale oil and gas boom.
Schools slash heating bills with stimulus project
Blake Davis, Associated Press | posted Apr 20th - 10:41am
Years after federal stimulus dollars funded a Maine Forest Service Project to heat with local wood products, schools and other facilities report they have slashed energy bills in half while supporting jobs in the state's struggling timber industry.
Most Popular
CNBC Top Headlines
Investors eye more Apple share buybacks
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 23:14 GMT
Here's what will drive stocks this week
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:46 GMT
What earnings will say about the US
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 20:07 GMT
A hotel hooks up to tiny houses trend
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 18:00 GMT
Is Colorado pot tourism a myth?
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 10:00 GMT
CNNMoney.com Headlines
General Mills reverses course on right to sue after backlash
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 13:48:14 EDT
Stocks: It's report card time on Wall Street
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 11:00:01 EDT
Lara Spencer promoted to 'GMA' co-host
Fri, 18 Apr 2014 20:59:34 EDT
Get out from under a too-heavy workload
Fri, 18 Apr 2014 17:00:23 EDT
Friday Links
Fri, 18 Apr 2014 09:37:57 EDT
NYTimes.com Biz News
General Mills Reverses Itself on Consumers' Right to Sue
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 21:11:41 GMT
Bits Blog: Friends, and Influence, for Sale Online
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 15:52:58 GMT
Sending Alerts Instead, G.M. Delayed Car Recalls
Sun, 20 Apr 2014 01:05:23 GMT
Gene Estess, Who Left Wall Street to Aid the Poor, Dies at 78
Sat, 19 Apr 2014 23:13:59 GMT
Jacques Servier, 92, Dies; Accused of Hiding the Risks of Drugs
Sat, 19 Apr 2014 18:28:31 GMT
Site Index
KSL's Children's Television Programming Reports, as well as its FCC public inspection file, are available for viewing during regular office hours at the KSL Broadcast House or online.
The station representative who can assist a person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public files is Mike Dowdle, available during regular office hours at email@example.com and (801) 575-5555.
The station representative who can assist a person with disabilities with issues related to the content of the public files is Mike Dowdle, available during regular office hours at firstname.lastname@example.com and (801) 575-5555.
© 2014 KSL.com | KSL Broadcasting Salt Lake City UT | Site hosted & managed by Deseret Digital Media - a Deseret Media Company v14


text:
· Offers reliable, easy-to-drive trucks.
· With over 2,300 convenient locations nationwide.
· Accepts all major credit cards.
· Provides 24/7 roadside assistance.
· Offers moving kits, boxes and moving supplies.
· Lets you plan your move.
· Offers a competitive, low-cost moving solution.
· Gives you friendly, helpful customer service.
· Car carriers and towing.
· Optional insurance and protection plans.


text:
40 years
cosmetic surgery expertise
2 hospitals
dedicated to cosmetic surgery
27 clinics
across the country
Other cosmetic surgery procedures
We offer a wide variety of cosmetic surgery
procedures to help you achieve
the results you want.
Book your free consultation today
Choosing cosmetic surgery
Cosmetic surgery can make a dramatic difference to the way you feel about yourself. It doesn't just enhance your appearance – it boosts your self-esteem too. We know from our patients what a positive impact cosmetic surgery can have on your confidence and your outlook.
If you are interested in finding out more about the procedures listed here, or any other cosmetic surgery procedure offered by Transform, please come and talk to us in complete confidence and with no obligation.
Arm lift (brachioplasty)
Brachioplasty removes excess, sagging skin from your upper arms – often called 'bingo wings' – to leave you with tighter, more toned and youthful looking arms. 'Bingo wings' can be a result of weight loss or the aging process and arm lift surgery is effective for both men and women. Costs start at £4,790.
Thigh lift (thighplasty)
A thigh lift will remove excess skin from your inner thighs (and your buttocks if required) to help you achieve a taut, slim appearance. Many patients opt for a thigh lift following significant weight loss which can leave unsightly, sagging skin. Our thigh lift surgery costs start at £5,600.
Chin implants (chin augmentation)
If you have a weak or receding chin that's making you feel self-conscious, a chin implant will add definition and balance your facial features. Suitable for men and women, chin augmentation surgery takes around two hours and you can leave hospital the same day. Our costs start at £4,390.
Cheek implants (cheek augmentation)
Cheek implants can add definition to your cheekbones to give a more sculpted appearance, or they can be used to 'plump out' hollow, sunken cheeks. The surgery takes under two hours and you can leave hospital the same day. Cheek implant costs for men and women start at £4,770.
Dermal fillers are the non-surgical alternative which can help you achieve a more youthful looking, fuller face and start from £180.
Calf implants
Calf implants can even out any muscle imbalance and create a firm, sculpted, defined look to the lower legs. They come in a range of sizes to suit every male and female body shape, and they're undetectable once in position. Our calf augmentation costs start at £5,100.
Why choose Transform
If you're considering cosmetic surgery, choosing your provider is the most important decision you'll make. At Transform we're here to advise, support and care for you at every stage of the journey. The benefits of choosing Transform include:
- Your initial consultations with one of our experienced patient care co-ordinators and cosmetic body surgeons are free of charge and you're under no obligation to go ahead.
- We have invested in our own purpose built cosmetic surgery hospitals in south Manchester and west London for your continuity of care. We also work in partnership with private cosmetic surgery hospitals in Scotland and Northern Ireland which meet our stringent standards of clinical and patient care excellence.
- Our cosmetic body surgeons are among the most experienced in the UK and are all GMC registered.
- We provide comprehensive three year aftercare programme including a 24/7 patient helpline.
If you're considering any cosmetic surgery procedure you'll want to know you're in the very best hands. When you book a consultation at your local Transform clinic we'll talk to you about what sets us apart and the benefits of choosing Transform as your cosmetic surgery provider.


text:
ODB is a compiler-based object-relational mapping (ORM) system for C++. It allows you to persist C++ objects to a relational database without having to deal with tables, columns, or SQL and without manually writing any mapping code. The C++ code that performs the conversion between persistent classes and their database representation is automatically generated by the ODB compiler. The ODB compiler is a real C++ compiler except that instead of producing assembly or machine code, it generates portable C++, which can in turn be compiled by any C++ compiler. ODB is not a framework. It does not dictate how you should write your application. Rather, it is designed to fit into your style and architecture by only handling C++ object persistence and not interfering with any other functionality.
Metakit is a small, portable database library using a hybrid relational / hierarchical data model with a column-wise internal storage format. For C++, include a single header file and 125 kb DLL or statically link directly. Ideal for desktops, embedded systems, smartphones, and PDAs. Bindings for Python and Tcl. A very mature, stable code base.


text:
By Speaker Nancy Pelosi
July 3, 2008
Exactly 232 years ago this week, our Founders declared their independence from the status quo. They listed their grievances against the rule of King George of Great Britain and declared the United States of America to be a free and independent state.
In the same way, we too must as a nation declare our energy independence from the status quo and declare our grievances against nearly eight years of the Bush-Cheney Big Oil agenda. In that time, America has become more dependent on foreign oil than ever before and consumers are paying the price at the pump, with gas costing more than $4 a gallon and going up every week.
Instead of promoting energy independence, President Bush and many Congressional Republicans have:
OPPOSED repealing $18 billion in unnecessary subsidies for the top five Big Oil companies and investing that money in renewable energy resources;
OPPOSED extending tax breaks for solar, wind and other renewables and a national 15 percent Renewable Electricity Standard;
OPPOSED legislation to crack down on excessive speculation on oil and gas futures and opposed efforts to end market manipulation and price gouging;
OPPOSED telling Big Oil to "Use It or Lose It" and drill on the land they already hold and opposed legislation that would have stopped Big Oil from drilling for free on public land even when prices are high;
OPPOSED legislation to stop buying more oil for the Strategic Petroleum Reserve at record prices, signing it only after it passed with veto-proof margins.
To bring a New Direction, the Democratic-led Congress is working on real, immediate and lasting solutions to lower $4 a gallon gas prices to provide a path for sustained energy independence. The American people deserve a more affordable, cleaner, greener energy future.
We can't drill our way to energy independence - the U.S. consumes almost a quarter of the world's oil but has less than 2 percent of the world's known oil reserves.
The New Direction Congress has a new energy policy to reduce our dependence on foreign oil by reducing demand through greater efficiency and accelerating the use of renewable fuels - both of which will result in lower prices at the pump.
Under Democratic leadership, last year we enacted the landmark Energy Independence and Security Act, raising vehicle fuel efficiency standards for the first time in three decades. Reducing demand for gasoline by requiring more fuel efficient vehicles is one of the most effective ways to reduce gas prices and will save families from $700 to $1,000 per year at the pump.
The energy bill also increased our commitment to affordable American-grown biofuels, imposed energy efficiency standards for appliances and buildings, and protects consumers from energy price and supply manipulation. It set an aggressive requirement to ramp up the use of 36 billion gallons of biofuels in our cars and trucks in 2022, further reducing our dependence on foreign oil, which will help reduce the price. This law is in the early stages of implementation, and its provisions are critical to lowering Americans' energy bills and reducing our dependence on foreign oil.
Congress also enacted the Farm Bill over the President's veto, which boosts homegrown biofuel production largely from non-food crops. It also reduces the ethanol tax subsidy and instead encourages the production of new cellulosic biofuels.
The President signed the energy bill, but his commitment to better fuel efficiency is questionable; we learned this week that the White House is blocking the Environmental Protection Agency from releasing a report showing that we could achieve even higher fuel efficiency standards in the near future.
In the short term, more can be done to provide consumers relief at the pump. This week, because Congress acted, the Bush Administration temporarily stopped filling the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, resulting in an additional 70,000 barrels of oil a day coming onto the market; the increased supply may bring down prices a bit.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation requiring the Administration to use its emergency powers to curb excessive speculation and other practices distorting the energy markets. We need to bring transparency to the markets to prevent gamesmanship from driving up fuel prices.
To promote conservation, the House also passed legislation last week to encourage public transit by reducing fares for commuters and expanding transit services. A clear majority also voted to investigate and punish those found guilty of price gouging. Finally, to promote safe domestic drilling, a majority voted to force Big Oil to "use it or lose it" on federal drilling permits on the 68 million acres of undeveloped federal oil reserves they are currently warehousing, keeping domestic supply lower and prices higher.
The New Direction Congress will continue to pursue every possible effective solution to address the causes of the record energy prices and to assist consumers in coping with the prohibitive cost of energy as we transition to a more sustainable energy future.


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Learn more.
Size : Please Select a Size
This women's Leading Lady casual comfort bra is an all day, everyday essential. Unlined, wire-free cups and a soft, breathable cotton blend are just a few features that make this bra the Most Comfortable Bra in America™.
Product Features
- Flexible cups pull aside easily and hold a nursing pad
- Wide back won't ride up
- Lightly padded shoulder straps eliminate digging
- Front closure
- Wire free
- Style no. 110
Fabric & Care
- Cotton/spandex
- Hand wash
- Imported
Promotional offers available online at Kohls.com may vary from those offered in Kohl's stores.


text:
Pine River State Bank
103 Mill Street S.
P.O. Box 67
Pine River, MN 56474
Beware of automated telephone calls and bogus text message alerts (a scam known as smishing) being sent to your cell phone that are supposedly from Pine River State Bank. The bogus messages are designed to get you to take action immediately by saying the bank account or debit card has been closed or deactivated. A phony number is given for you to call to reactivate the account. Once it is called, the scammers ask for your card information or bank account information, pin numbers and social security numbers.
Here's how to protect yourself:


text:
HTC and Verizon Wireless have jointly announced the HTC Rezound, a LTE-enabled smartphone with Beats Audio integration, for the US market.
HTC said that the new device delivers a powerful entertainment experience with audio and multimedia capabilities highlighted by a 4.3-inch 720p display.
Equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the HTC Rezound offers a speedy mobile experience even for the most demanding media enthusiast.
The HTC Rezound also includes the latest HTC Sense experience and access to Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network.
The HTC Rezound will be available beginning November 14 at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for US$299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
- Trends in the upstream LED equipment and materials industries, 2H13
This report examines the outlook for upstream, which includes MOCVD equipment, rare earth materials and sapphire substrates, is also particularly significant as an indicator of trends in the LED industry as a whole over the next year.
- Global AMOLED market analysis and forecast, 2011-2015
This report analyzes the current state of development and strategies of the two largest AMOLED panel makers, Samsung and LG Display, examines the potential of the AMOLED handset panel and OLED TV markets, and takes an in-depth look at the competitiveness of S. Korea in the AMOLED sector.
- ASPs of TD-LTE chips to remain stable initially as suppliers are limited
While a number of IC vendors have begun shipping chips supporting TD-LTE, including base band chips, radio frequency chips, APs, SoC solutions and soft modems, shipments of base band chips account for a majority share of total TD-LTE chip shipments currently, according to Digitimes Research.


text:
Water Awareness Leads to Action
We teach people to understand and value water, promoting water conservation and protection for all.
Water Education Everywhere
Water connects us, and with local partners in more than 60 countries, we are teaching the world about that connection.
Why Water Education?
We all use, need and impact water. Understanding water is vital. Water education builds water awareness.
Picture Yourself Here
Join water education leaders from around the world at Sustaining the Blue Planet 2014.
Project WET Foundation
We envision a world in which action-oriented education enables every child to understand and value water, ensuring a sustainable future.
Get involved by selecting one of the categories below:
Coming Soon
Sustaining the Blue Planet Conference 2014
Jun 24 2014 - Jun 27 2014


text:
Dictionary definitions
- Enter a word for the dictionary definition.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Wordy \Word"y\, a. [Compar. Wordier; superl. Wordiest.] [1913 Webster] 1. Of or pertaining to words; consisting of words; verbal; as, a wordy war. --Cowper. [1913 Webster] 2. Using many words; verbose; as, a wordy speaker. [1913 Webster] 3. Containing many words; full of words. [1913 Webster] We need not lavish hours in wordy periods. --Philips. [1913 Webster]


text:
Jul 15, 2011
4 Responses
Fail! Neither ScanLife or Google Goggles could make out that QR Code!
I kid…Laser etched Pop-Tarts *ahem* "popular toaster-warmed pastries" are awesome. Now, on to that laser-based toaster for double the awesome, please.
just saw this on senorgif http://chzgifs.files.wordpress.com/2011/08/fire-breathing-pony.gif
[...] store, to the media lab shop (this has taken me 2 months, hah). Now I have replicated the work of http://www.lvl1.org/2011/07/15/new-laser-cutter/ and created laser-etched nyancat [...]


text:
Cusqueña begins the search for the "Heirs of our Magic" (Translation)
16 November 2011
- Backus and MINCETUR support cultural awareness through this contest
- Fans, students and craftsmen/artists from all over Peru will participate
Lima, November 14th 2011 - With the support of the Ministry of Foreign Commerce and Tourism and Backus brewery, Cusqueña beer will launch its "Heirs of our Magic" contest nationwide.
This contest is for Peruvian people over 18, fans, students and artists from all over Peru to be inspired by the legacy of our ancestors and display the talent and passion for the arts that exist in our country to create an artistic representation of the Kero cup.
Javier Neyra, manager of the brand Cusqueña, stated, "The contest 'Heirs of our Magic' represents an opportunity for us to show our talent and passion, and these artistic legacies that make us feel proud of our origins."
"Heirs of our Magic" urges all Peruvians, with or without professional experience in the arts, using any technique, to show the talent and the passion that they inherited from their ancestors with their own representation of the Kero cup, a sacred vessel that illustrates the mysticism of our ancestors.
Claudia Cornejo vice president of tourism, said that she shares with Backus and the Cusqueña brand an interest in promoting culture through art, and that this contest promotes social inclusion where all participants can express their talent in a creative way and also remember something valuable of our past, the Kero cup.
It is worth highlighting the fact that four great Peruvian masters, Gerásimo Sosa (master ceramist from Chulucanas); Abraham Aller (master sculptor of Cusqueño); Edwin Loza (master mask maker from Puneño) and Máximo Laura (master weaver from Ayacuchano) are part of this project and are also members of the jury that will evaluate each participant in their quest to win important prizes valued at more than S/. 120,000.
Also, the best pieces presented in this contest will be part of an itinerant exhibition that will visit the main cities of Peru as a way of spreading the arts and the talent of our participants and helping to make their works known.
Cerveza Cusqueña, Backus and MINCETUR again express their commitment to the promotion of our culture and a desire to affirm our Peruvian legacy and artistic heritage for future generations.
About the contest:
From November 14th, anyone interested in participating in this contest will be able to register nationwide, at no cost, through the website www.herederosdenuestramagia.com.
You can participate in one of three categories, depending on your experience: amateur category, student category and craftsmen/artists category. Also, the artwork can be created using any technique and/or material that you choose. The deadline to send the artwork is January 31st, 2012 and the gathering points will be located in: Lima, Pucallpa, Iquitos, Chiclayo, Cusco y Arequipa, Huancayo and Ayacucho.
The selection of the finalists' works will take place from February 1st till February 08th, 2012, while the final stage of winners will be announced between February 15th and February 18th, 2012 in Lima, with the participation of four master craftsmen that form the jury, a public notary and a representative of Cusqueña beer.
About Cusqueña
Cusqueña beer embodies the millennial heritage of the Incas because is created with the same talent, passion and attention to detail that the Incas perfected that made their work admired by the whole world. Cusqueña is the national premium beer from the Backus portfolio, made 100% with barley and Saaz hops, the world's finest.
For more information, contact:
Cecilia Quevedo
Backus External Communications- 311-3000
Yohana Medina
Llorente y Cuenca - 222-9491
Synthia Cacho
This SABMiller subsidiary news release has been translated from its local market language to English language for publication on www.sabmiller.com. We have attempted to provide an accurate translation of the original material but due to the difficulties of translation slight differences may exist.
Note, the news release was first published in its local market on [14/11/2011].


text:
Text Size
The Divide
New Study Finds the U.S. Is Not a Democracy, So What Is It?
Update: 'Ukraine Is Not Ordering Its Jews to Register'
The Grand American Tradition of Violent White Supremacy
George W. Bush's Art of Legacy
Lap Dancers, the CIA, Payoffs and BP's Deepwater Horizon
Racism's Going Nowhere Fast
The Energy Revolution Is In Reverse
Football Rape
Dig led by Mike Rose
Dig led by Truthdig Staff
By Bill Boyarsky $19.60
By Mahmoud Darwish $13.57
By Clay Bennett —
View the most popular tags overall?
sign up to get updates
Like Us
Follow Us
Get Our Feed


text:
For time logged on coastal roadways, the Interstate Hat is a travel companion for the long haul. The hat has a high crown and broad, seamless polyester foam front with a design; a mesh-polyester back circulates airflow. The shapeable bill is made of 100% organic cotton canvas; with a moisture-wicking headband to keep you cool and dry. Adjustable tabs in back secure the fit.
- High crown 5-panel photo front design with mesh back
- Shapeable bill
- Moisture-wicking headband
- Adjustable snaps in back
- Crown: 3.2-oz 100% polyester. Bill: 13-oz 100% organic cotton canvas
- 96 g (3.4 oz)
- Made in China.
Organic cotton is produced using techniques that are healthy and safe for the environment and the people who work and live near the fields where it's grown. Organic cotton is never grown with synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides or defoliants, nor is it genetically modified in any way. Read more


text:
Legislature shows little interest in boosting Colorado's brand
Earlier this year, Gov. John Hickenlooper launched an effort to "rebrand" Colorado to make it a more attractive place for businesses and skilled-professionals to come and, ideally,…
Want to read more?
This article and other exclusive local content now require a subscription. (Learn More)


text:
Alka-Seltzer Plus Plus Severe Sinus Congestion & Cough Liquid Gels5.0 1.0
Size/Count 20.0 ea
- Relieves minor aches & pains
- Reduces fever
- Relieves sinus congestion & pressure
Receiving Options
Made in Canada
Adults and children 12 years and over: take 2 capsules with water every 4 hours. Do not exceed 12 capsules in 24 hours or as directed by a doctor. Children under 12 years: do not use. Store at room temperature. Avoid excessive heat.
©Bayer Consumer Corporation
Shipping Weight (in lbs): 0.11 Product in inches (LxWxH): 1.05x 3.95x 3.25
Item Code: 454027
Do not take more than recommended dose. Liver warning: This product contains acetaminophen. Severe liver damage may occur if you take: more than 12 caplets in 24 hours, which is the maximum daily amount for this product; with other drugs containing acetaminophen; 3 or more alcoholic drinks every day while using this product. Sore throat warning: If sore throat is severe, persists for more than 2 days, is accompanied or followed by fever, headache, rash, nausea, or vomiting consult a doctor promptly. Do not use: with any other drug containing acetaminophen (prescription or nonprescription). If you are not sure whether a drug contains acetaminophen, ask a doctor or pharmacist; if you are now taking a prescription monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) (certain drugs for depression, psychiatric, or emotional conditions, or Parkinson's disease), or for 2 weeks after stopping the MAOI drug. If you do not know if your prescription drug contains MAOI, ask a doctor or pharmacist before taking this product; in children under 12 years of age. Ask a doctor before use if you have: liver disease; heart disease; high blood pressure; thyroid disease; diabetes; cough that occurs with too much phlegm (mucus); trouble urinating due to an enlarged prostate gland; persistent or chronic cough such as occurs with smoking, asthma, or emphysema. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before use if you are taking the blood thinning warfarin. Stop use and ask a doctor if: pain, cough, or nasal congestion gets worse or lasts more than 7 days; fever gets worse or lasts more than 3 days; redness or swelling is present; new symptoms occur; cough comes back or occurs with rash or headache that lasts. These could be signs of a serious condition; nervousness, dizziness, or sleeplessness occurs. If pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health care professional before use. Keep out of reach of children. In case of overdose, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. Prompt medical attention is critical adults as well as for children even if you do not notice any signs or symptoms.
Temporarily relieves these symptoms due to a cold or flu: minor aches and pains; headache; cough; sore throat; nasal congestion; temporarily relieves sinus congestion and pressure; helps clear nasal passages and shrinks swollen membranes; temporarily reduces fever.
Acetaminophen (325 mg)Pain Reliever/Fever Reducer , Dextromethorphan Hydrobromide (10 mg)Cough Suppressant , Phenylephrine HCl (5 mg)Nasal Decongestant
FD&C Blue 1 , FD&C Red 40 , Gelatin , Glycerin , Mannitol , Polyethylene Glycol 400 , Povidone , Propylene Glycol , Purified Water , Shellac , Simethicone , Sorbitan , Sorbitol , Titanium Dioxide
|Nutrition Facts
|Serving Size : 1 Capsule
|Amount Per Serving
|% Daily value*


text:
- Adrian E Bauman, professor1,
- Steven N Blair, professor2
- 1School of Public Health, Sydney University, 2006 NSW, Australia
- 2Arnold School of Public Health, University of South Carolina, USA
- adrian.bauman{at}sydney.edu.au
Two linked papers examine longevity in former Olympic athletes and reach different conclusions.1 2 Clark and colleagues (doi:10.1136/bmj.e8308) analysed data on 15 174 Olympic medallists from nine countries that have enjoyed success in Olympic Games. The athletes had participated in at least one Olympic Games between 1896 and 2010.1 The study found that Olympic medallists had a relative survival advantage of 8% compared with matched controls, which translates into 2.8 extra years of life. The second and smaller study by Zwiers and colleagues (doi:10.1136/bmj.e7456) examined data on 9989 people who competed in Olympic Games between 1896 and 1936.2 They reported no increase in survival among those who competed in aerobic sports and higher mortality in those who participated in collision and contact sports, including power sports. Indeed, mixed epidemiological evidence pervades this literature, with many studies identifying a lower risk of mortality in previously elite athletes, especially those competing in aerobic events.3 By contrast, those who compete in power events tend to show less evidence of a survival advantage.3 What drives …
Sign in
Article access
Article access for 1 day
Purchase this article for £20 $30 €32*
The PDF version can be downloaded as your personal record


text:
MusicMaker™ i5 (LGA1150) DAW Music Production PC
Home > Digital Audio Workstations >MusicMaker™ i5 (LGA1150) DAW Music Production PC
Click Images to Enlarge
MusicMaker™ Rackmount i5 (LGA 1150) DAW Music Production PC.
Our MusicMaker™ Rackmount i5 (LGA 1150) Music Production PC is a workhorse DAW PC built with maximum speed, connectivity, and silence in mind. The i5 Music Production PC is one of the fastest builds available,and has ridiculously fast throughput for recording to external drives via 1394 Firewire or USB3.
The 4U i5 MusicMaker™ features Motu's fantastic and extremely expandable line of PCIe based professional sound devices (using the PCIe-424 card) ranging from anywhere between 8-96 Channels of 24bit 96KHz audio, or 12-48 channels of 192kHz audio. We also include a TI Chipset based 1394 card for anyone who would like to use an external sound device.
Every single item in our DAW PCs (not just a select few) is geared to produce a completely silent work environment for audio recording. This silent environment is imperative when it comes to recording with an absolutely dry signal for cleaner mixes. A clean recording requires the added attention to silence that we bring to the picture, because you want to hear all of the beautiful details of your audio, and the last thing you want to hear in your recordings is your computer!
We do our absolute best to make sure our DAW PCs are immaculately assembled, and that we get the best possible airflow paired with the silence, so that they will last you for many years to come. All of our DAW PCs come standard with a 2 year warranty, and are built with the Highest quality parts we can find.
Music Production PC Features
This Music Production PC is built around the iStar® D400 quiet rackmount case, but can be changed to a standard tower if desired. As always we replace the noisier stock fans with ultra quiet Nexus® case fans.
Music Production PC Dimensions
Front Ports
LGA1150 Intel® 4th Generation Processor Ready This motherboard supports Intel® 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform with iGPU, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel® 4th generation Intel® Core™ processor-based platform processors are among the most powerful and energy efficient CPUs in the world.
Fanless Video Cards We choose the quietest video cards available in the market. Every video card choice is silently cooled either with the manufacturer's fanless video heatsink or with a custom silent video card cooler. As well as being absolutely silent every video card offers support for at least two monitors simultaneously, many with options for more.
Quiet Hard Drives Every DAW (digital audio workstation) comes defaulted with some of the most silent hard drive options available. Additionally, for those of you requiring more silence, our systems include an option for the Smart Drive Neo hard drive enclosure, which further silences your hard drive without raising its temperature. Or if you are looking for total silence choose an SSD! Solid-state drives (SSD) have no moving parts, so they make no noise, have blazing fast read times, and are more reliable than standard mechanical hard drives.
Quality Asus Motherboard We feature the latest ASUS® motherboards in our quiet systems. ASUS® is the world's best selling and most award winning motherboard manufacture. They provide supreme reliability, top notch cutting edge features and excellent manufacture support. Our motherboards contain fanless heatsinks and heatpipes to effectively cool the chipset heatsink and voltage regulators, without the use of noisy fans.
High Quality Memory This system comes with high quality Kingston® memory. We use Kingston® memory because it is highly reliable and features a lifetime warranty. This Quiet Digital Audio Workstation has options for up to 32GB of RAM for those desiring ultimate performance!
Motherboard Features
And like always, EndPCNoise.com back our DAWs with a two year warranty along with the best professional, courteous technical service and support on the market today. Not sure what configuration would best suit you? Contact our Sales Team to receive a custom quote!
Do you have configuration questions? Configure the PC here and add it to your cart. On the next page there is a "Printable Quote" link where you can generate a quote to print off and remember your configuration. An e-mail copy of the quote is also automatically sent to our sales staff. If you want to have our sales team check over your configuration just let us know your quote number! Feel free to Contact Us if you have any questions or need any help.
For questions about this system, or to customize it with options not listed here, contact our Sales Team.
*Please allow 5-10 Business Days before system ships


text:
About Me
Subscribe for updates
Follow me on InstagramMy Latest photosMy old arse rattlerthespineuk00Warringtonthespineuk00Bill Tidythespineuk00Bill tidy!thespineuk00Waterstones. The only place for coffee. Litetally the only place. Everywhere else is full!thespineuk00Sigh...thespineuk10First day off in a long timrthespineuk00The Descent of Manthespineuk00Classical musicthespineuk00
Recent Posts
- Getting Pretty Alpha April 18, 2014
- The Mike Harding Conundrum April 17, 2014
- So that was a Monday…. April 15, 2014
- Selfie April 14, 2014
- I Think Therefore I'm Not… April 14, 2014
- The Best Mouse I Ever Owned April 9, 2014
- Unity April 3, 2014
- Some New Tory Posters March 20, 2014
- A Drawing About Hammers March 19, 2014
- Another Guardian Comment Bites The Dust March 19, 2014
- Stop the world etc. March 18, 2014
- Programming Android: Three Weeks On March 15, 2014
- David is now online… March 14, 2014
- Blood Blister March 13, 2014
- Some Thoughts on Bob Crow March 12, 2014
- Hey Bob! Here's More Self-Centred Waffling March 11, 2014
- Cartoon: New Ideas in Horror March 6, 2014
- Deep in Geekdom March 4, 2014
- Cartoon: The Selfie March 4, 2014
- Coding February 24, 2014
- Android Programming: Day 3… Bright Colours February 22, 2014
- Android Programming: Day 2… (Yes, this blog post is really going to be that exciting!) February 21, 2014
- Joleen February 20, 2014
- Vegetable Slicing and the Symbolic Castration of Ant & Dec February 18, 2014
- Movie Poster for a Modern Classic February 17, 2014
- Another Michael Gove Cartoon February 17, 2014
- Great Figures of State: George Osborne February 16, 2014
- Nixon's The One: Review February 15, 2014
- The Hairy Cornflake Effect February 14, 2014
- Winter Sport February 13, 2014
- Two Bogies in a Storm February 12, 2014
Tags2014 edition Animation Baconface bbc black and white cartoon cartooning cartoons celebrity comedy comic strip David Cameron Ed Miliband football funny Gadaffi george osborne humor humour LFC libya liverpool North Africa Obama pen and ink photoshop politics Prince William Ralph Steadman rant Ron Mael royal wedding Russell Mael Samsung Samsung Note 10.1 satire soccer Sparks Stan Madeley Surreal The Guardian twitter Two Hands One Mouth uk politics westminster
My Old Websites
- Angry Sub Editor Sublime stuff
- Baconface Canada's finest comedian… In many senses, Canada's only comedian.
- Beau Bo D'Or Still the sharpest satirical photoshopper in the business
- Bill Stott One of the best cartoonists currently working in the UK
- Bryan Appleyard Bryan Appleyard's Thought Experiments
- Damn United Website about everybody's least favourite team
- Drew Friedman One of the few greats of modern illustration…
- Gerald Scarfe No introduction necessary.
- Ghost of Elberry A force of nature and not necessarily human …
- Inkspill New Yorker Cartoonists
- Jerry Caesar The Dissector-in-Chief
- Laughing Squid Possibly the web's most addictive site.
- Martin Rowson The closest thing out there to a proper Martin Rowson website
- Mike Lynch Cartoons and cartooning news galore!
- Morten Morland Animator and cartoonist for The Times
- Political Cartoon Society The Political Cartoon Society
- Pour La Frime Stuff of David Ziggy Greene
- R. Crumb Homepage of the world's greatest comic-book illustrator and sexual pervert
- Ralph Steadman The genius with concentric circles
- Rod McKie Rod McKie's cartoons and blog
- Scribble Junkies The animation blog of Patrick Smith and Bill Plympton
- Stewart Lee Visit his webpage and then illegally download his videos… He loves that.
- The Cartoon Bureau From the desk of Bob Mankoff
- The Comics Reporter Comics news, reviews, interviews and commentary
- The Dabbler A multi-contributor culture blog.
- The Feint Zebra It's an anagram
- The Marx Council of Britain About the brothers Marx
- The Pangolin What's to say? It's the Pangolin…
- The Spine (Blogger version) The blogger version of this website for people stuck behind evil internet filters
- Tim Kreider Essayist and cartoonist who now doesn't cartoon enough
- Tony Husband King of The Yobs
- Underdogsbiteupwards A drink, a smoke and a heavy hat
Red Alert! Condition Critical!
This entry was posted in Blog Post, Photoshop and tagged school holidays. Bookmark the permalink.


text:
John Kass
June 5, 2013
When you mix royal Illinois political houses, ambition, jealousy and power, what do you get?
A whiff of blood in the air over Madiganistan.
Madiganistan, the state known to outsiders as Illinois, is ruled by the ruthless and all-powerful imp, House Speaker Michael Madigan, boss of the Illinois Democratic Party.
And it could just be that the landscape is changing, ever so slightly, as William Daley, former White House chief of staff and U.S. commerce secretary, turns up the volume on apossible run for governor.
"After what happened in Springfield last week, I am considering it even more strongly than before," Daley told me over the phone on Tuesday. "The inaction down there, the chaos, they're thinking politics, but they're not thinking about the state or the taxpayers."
Daley hasn't been jabbing at Madigan as much as he's been jabbing at Gov. Pat Quinn, but Daley's commentary about the ineffective legislative leadership is also clear. Madigan failed to address the unavoidable carbuncle on the state's finances:
An estimated $100 billion liability in the public pension funds.
The official explanation was that Madigan and his apprentice, state Senate President John Cullerton, D-Jimmy DeLeo, couldn't work out a pension deal.
But if Madigan wanted a pension deal worked out, it would have been worked out. Why? Boss Madigan controls the legislature, the state Supreme Court and more. He draws the state's political maps.
He is like Oz with real power. All tremble at his approach. Even Mayor Rahm Emanuel.
The common wisdom had it that Boss Madigan would install his daughter, Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan, as governor. Princess Lisa has been raising money, and political grovelers have been squabbling with each other over who will kiss the hem of her gown.
Meanwhile, Madigan and Cullerton have tried their best to hamstring the governor. They've been relentless, weakening the governor for Lisa the way hyenas hamstring a beast so their pups can experience the thrill of that final bite.
But if common wisdom were absolute, then Daley wouldn't be wasting his time talking about a campaign. And he's talking.
Daley floated his gubernatorial campaign months ago in this column, and later sat for an interview on my daily talk radio show on WLS-AM. The idea that a Daley would sit with me for an hour in a small, windowless room without a weapon seemed inconceivable once.
His ambition waned a bit, at least publicly, but in the last few days, it's become ravenous again. He's not only talking to me, he talked extensively this week with the Tribune's Springfield correspondent, Ray Long, who got this tremendous quote from Daley:
"Squeezy the Python was there, and he couldn't squeeze anybody," Daley said, referencing the cartoon character created by Quinn's brain trust to illustrate how pension costs squeeze money from state programs. "The governor couldn't squeeze anybody. ... Is that how things are going to work? We're looking at another five years of this? I don't think so."
For all my criticism of the Daleys, Bill is accomplished, experienced and ready to become governor. Sources say Daley is meeting with bankers, power brokers, fundraisers, figuring that he'll need $6 million to $10 million to challenge the governor. He is expected to decide sometime next week.
The governor on Tuesday wasn't amused by Daley's comments.
"There's always going to be huffing and puffing on the sidelines by people who may want to be candidates for some office, including this one," Quinn said. "I'm in the arena. I'm working hard every day. I think people know from my lifetime that I work hard on important and hard issues and I don't give up until I'm done."
Daley wouldn't be interested in a three-way race with Quinn and Madigan. But a one-on-one against Quinn might give an opening. And Quinn, for all the wounds he's taken, may still be formidable.
Illinois voters don't think the governor is in politics for the money. And he's held to his principles on expansion of gambling and other issues.
Though Princess Lisa has obvious advantages, her problem is that voters may already be sick of being ruled by her father.
If she becomes governor and her father remains speaker and Democratic Party boss, we might as well all just kneel and put our foreheads to the ground. And so a rumor has been floated, almost as if by coincidence, that if she runs and wins in the Democratic primary, Boss Madigan will resign as speaker.
But he'd never give up the Democratic Party chairmanship, which controls the political money and the rest. He could put a robot in Springfield and run things. So whether he steps down from the speaker's office he's held for three decades or not, he'll remain in power, as the hand of the queen.
Republicans will make this an issue. And the one thing the ruthless imp doesn't like is the spotlight.
Republican Bruce Rauner, the wealthy former venture capitalist, will make the Madigans an issue. Rauner is expected to formally announce his candidacy this week.
And so would Dan Proft, the WLS-AM radio talk show host who is considering another run as the lone conservative.
Right now, though, on the Democratic side, it's up to Bill Daley.
The Daleys don't play politics by accident. They don't let passion rule them when it comes to taking power.
If Bill Daley gets in this, it will be because he thinks — or knows — that Princess Lisa has decided to opt out.
Twitter @John_Kass
Copyright © 2014 Chicago Tribune Company, LLC


text:
I often see tutorials on the web or at this which make heavy use of the following chars at the commandline. Often it seems that they are used at pretty the same purposes? What are the differences between them at use on commandline or shell programming? And for what purpose do i use which of them?
" " doublequotes
' ' singlequotes
´ ´ backticks


text: OUTDOOR Now is the time to install a rain and freeze sensor to your sprinkler system. You'll save money by eliminating unnecessary water use, and avoid the repairs that may be needed if your system freezes. OUTDOOR Water deeply but infrequently to develop deep root structure. Water restrictions allow watering your yard between 6 p.m. and Midnight to avoid evaporation. OUTDOOR Landscape with trees and plants that require less water. OUTDOOR Mulch beds and trees with organic or inorganic materials to reduce moisture evaporation from soil by up to 50%. Don't fertilize. It creates excessive growth and water needs. OUTDOOR Use DRIP IRRIGATION to water tree, shrubs and landscape beds. Use drought tolerant or native plants that need less water. OUTDOOR Check for misaligned sprinkler heads after mowing so you are not watering the building, driveway, sidewalk or streets. Repair or replace any damaged sprinkler heads. INDOOR Check all faucets, pipes, and toilets for leaks. A faucet drip or invisible leak in the toilet will add up to 15 gallons of water a day, or 105 gallons a week or 5,475 gallons wasted water a year. INDOOR Don't let the water run when you brush your teeth, wash your face or hands, or shave. This can save 3 to 7 gallons per minute. INDOOR Check your commode for leaks by putting a small amount of food coloring in to the tank. Wait 10 minutes and check the bowl for the presence of colored water. If the water is colored, a leak is present that needs to be repaired. Don't use your toilet as a "flushable wastebasket". INDOOR In the kitchen, choose a water saving dishwasher, which can reduce water use by 30%. And, always wash full loads of dishes. If you hand wash dishes, turn off the water when your aren't rinsing or run a sink of water to rinse. INDOOR Low-flow or air assisted commodes can save up to 70% of toilet water use. Cut water use by 20% in existing commodes by placing a 1/2 gallon plastic jug of water or a toilet dam in your tank. Do not use bricks, they can fall apart and can plug your system. INDOOR Operate your washing machine with full loads only. Wash with cold water when practical. INDOOR Check for faucets and showerheads. The average American household uses 350 gallons of water each day. We need to conserve more water! For more good water conservation habits visit our website at keepmidlandbeautiful.org.


text:
Won't be me.
Not even close.
At least my running over the past few weeks has been consistent.
"You can't untrain for Monkey" - bdub
I've heard of someone planning to PR at Monkey.
I decided that if I'm going to call myself a runner, I should probably run.
Assuming a finish, I will PR by default. Crap, did I jinx myself?
And watch the monkeys attack.
They will be behind most of you, you'll have to catch the video replay.
Or we can let you be a human shield.
I can either start @ 10'30" or finish there.
And you think I'll a shield for you? We may not be in the same zip code.
If it's your first marathon, you'll go out too fast.
Passion is a rather frightening thing because if you have passion you don't know where it will take you.
When it's all said and done, will you have said more than you've done?
There's no way Drew will go out too fast. He will pulling me in wheelchair. Plus I'm fat.
I don't even get to push?!? Damn!
Your wheelchair better have REALLY good brakes...you could end up busting through a stone wall or something.


text:
[Table of Contents] [Previous Page] [Next Page] [Search]
4000 - Advisory Opinions
Unaffiliated Entity Which Provides "Back Office" Processing Services On Behalf of an Insured State Nonmember Bank is Not Considered a Branch
November 18, 1992
Jeffrey M. Kopchik, Counsel
This is in response to your letter of November 3, 1992 which was received by the FDIC on November 9th and our November 13th telephone conversation. You have inquired as to whether *** ("[Company]") may perform "back office" processing operations on behalf of a state nonmember bank without being considered a "branch" of the bank as that term is defined in section 3(o) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act ("FDI Act"). 12 U.S.C. 1813(o).
According to your letter, [Company] provides general purpose financial institution software to nearly 1,000 financial institutions across the United States and 27 countries. The company also provides certain back office processing services to financial institutions either on-site or from a remote processing center. These back office processing services include statement rendering for bank customers, signature verification on exception items, bulk filing and sorting, account reconciliation, MICR encoding, providing proof tapes and other documentation for audit purposes, transportation of checks and the creation of a disaster recovery plan. During our telephone conversation, you assured me that [Company] is not owned, directly or indirectly, by or affiliated with an insured depository institution.
Section 3(o) of the FDI Act provides that:
"The term "domestic branch' includes any branch bank, branch
office, branch agency, additional office, or any branch place of
business located in any State of the United States . . . at which
deposits are received or checks paid or money lent. . . ."
If I may be of any further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
[Table of Contents] [Previous Page] [Next Page] [Search]


text:
Delivery and returns
- Standard UK delivery
- Next day delivery to a UK address*
- Delivery to a UK address on the date of your choice*
- Free next or named day delivery on orders over £100 – enter FREEWINE at checkout
- We can't deliver wine internationally or to our stores for collection.
Returns and refunds
If you'd like to speak to us about your wine please contact us.
Refunds can only be given in accordance with your legal rights. For example, if the wine you've ordered isn't of satisfactory quality or as described.
More details
Case includes
- Product information
- Irish Stout
- Dark, roasted, bittersweet with an intense coffee and chocolate finish.
- About this bottle: Brewed exclusively for Marks & Spencer by the Carlow Brewing Co. County Carlow, Ireland by the O'Hara Brothers. Based On an Authentic recipe first introduced around 1740. A unique blend of roasted malts and bitter hops ensures av delciously balances and smooth flavour. Back label icon reference
- Country of origin: Region
- More information
- Bottle size: 500.000 ml
- Alcohol content: 4.5 %
- Alcohol units per bottle: 3.4
- Alcohol units per serving: 0.9
- Serving Size: 125 ml
- Stopper type: Crown cap of purchase
Not available for international delivery.
Licensing Act 2003: It is an offence to buy or attempt to buy alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18
Please drink responsibly