text:
LONDON (Reuters) - A blend of past and present holds the key this week to gauging global economic prospects.
Month-old minutes from the Federal Reserve could offer hints on when the U.S. central bank will scale back its extraordinary stimulus and up-to-date sentiment indicators will help track momentum in the reviving euro zone.
The single currency area ended an 18-month recession last quarter, growing 0.3 percent, and August business surveys are likely to show the modest recovery is slowly broadening out.
As well as a further rise in the euro zone composite purchasing managers' index (PMI), economists expect readings for the area-wide service sector and for French manufacturing to have punched through the no-change mark of 50 to show growth.
"The PMIs will confirm that pick-up we saw in the second quarter," said Daniel McCormack, a strategist at Macquarie in London. "All the evidence so far suggests that the trend has continued into the third quarter."
By the same token, the evidence is not pointing to a V-shaped recovery. For a start, April-June growth was flattered by a seasonal surge in auto production and a weather-related boost to German construction. Italy and Spain remained in recession.
"With fiscal austerity likely to remain a drag on growth and the financial sector still in a state of disrepair, growth looks likely to remain below average in the foreseeable future," said Jonathan Loynes with Capital Economics, a London consultancy.
And that annual average growth rate since the birth of the single currency in 1999 is just 1.3 percent.
The U.S. economy is also performing poorly compared with past recoveries, but the Fed has been preparing markets since May for a reduction in the volume of bonds it has been buying to keep interest rates low and stimulate demand.
The only question is when the Fed will begin 'tapering' its asset purchases, now $85 billion a month. Investors will therefore be poring over the minutes of the central bank's July 30/31 deliberations for clues on whether the first move could come as early as September.
A lot will depend on the intervening data flow.
Jason Ware, chief analyst at Albion Financial Group in Salt Lake City, said the economy was stuck in an "uneven, muddle-through, sub-par recovery," but pointed to some encouraging underlying trends.
Retail sales have been resilient despite tax increases; the rolling six-month average of job growth has risen significantly; and the housing market is holding up despite a recent rise in mortgage rates as bond markets price in reduced Fed stimulus.
Housing dominates this week's U.S. data releases. Economists expect a rise in existing home sales for July but a pullback in new home sales after a jump in June.
"We're seeing continued strength in housing, which I think is key. Some data points have shown a slowing in activity, but I don't think we're going to pivot back the other way," Ware said.
Alongside improving confidence in Europe, signs of stabilization in China have helped brighten the global economic picture this month.
August's PMI manufacturing survey for China conducted for HSBC is likely to confirm that though the index stayed below the 50 mark, the world's second-largest economy is picking up from an early-year trough.
Ken Courtis, a private-equity investor and fund manager active in China, said worries about the risks facing the economy, especially of a crash in the real estate sector, were overblown.
Courtis, a former vice-chairman of Goldman Sachs in Asia, said he remained broadly confident about China - certainly when compared with countries on the euro zone periphery or the likes of India and Russia.
"If I had to draw up a ranking of these countries, China would be more near the top of the list," he said.
Editing by Susan Fenton


text:
The first official images from writer/director Sofia Coppola's new film The Bling Ring has been unveiled. The pic is based on the true story of a group of teenagers who robbed the homes of the rich and famous between October 2008 and August 2009, coming away with over $3 million worth of loot from the likes of Paris Hilton, Orlando Bloom, and Lindsay Lohan. The cast is lead by Harry Potter's Emma Watson and, based on these images, her character looks to be just about as far from Hermione Granger as possible. We also get a look at co-stars Taissa Famiga (American Horror Story), Israel Broussard (Flipped), Katie Chang and Claire Julien. We previously saw a couple of batches of set photos, but these official images shows the whole Bling Ring gang all together, frappuccinos in tow.
Hit the jump to check out the image. The cast also includes Leslie Mann.
Images courtesy of EW and I Heart Watson (via The Playlist).

subset: commoncrawl


text:
WTF Of The WeeK: Man In Bear Suit Chillin During Hurrican Ike!
A person in a bear costume walks down the street in Galveston during Hurricane Ike. Video from KHOU (CBS) in Houston.
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Destin Senior Members Walking ClubName: Destin Senior Members Walking ClubDate: February 11, 2020Time: 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM CSTEvent Description:DESTIN SENIOR WALKING CLUB: Join the Destin Senior Members for a walk around the Destin Community Center's gymnasium on Monday-Friday from 8 am – 9 am. All miles walked will be added to our "team map" as we travel from one region to the next. The team's miles are reported on the 4th Friday of each month at the Destin Senior Membership's Potluck. For more information call the Destin Community Center 850-654-5184.
Upcoming Events
Featured Partners


text:
Detailed Product Description
Are you as conscientious about your windshield wipers as you are about your car's engine? Car safety is a critical concern for everyone.
Worn wiper blades are dangerous. Because 90% of your driving decisions are based on a clear, unobstructed view of the road, it's a critical safety concern that your car's wipers provide you with the cleanest windshield possible.
Ozone, airborne contaminants, oil, sunlight and dirt all act to weaken and reduce your wiper blades' ability to keep your view unobstructed. And exposure to sunlight and ozone cause the wiper blades to age, even if they're not used much.
Weather also plays a critical role in your windshield wiper blades' deterioration. Freezing temperatures make the rubber in your wiper blades hard and brittle, which increases their tendency to crack or tear. Hot weather warps the rubber and prevents the blade from wiping your windshield cleanly.
Heavy use is hard on the wipers because dust, abrasives, road grime and bug juice wear away the cutting edge the blade needs to wipe cleanly. Even road dirt acts like an abrasive to wear away the flat surface necessary for a good squeegee effect.
Rubber also deteriorates over time. As blades age, they lose their flexibility and are less able to wipe cleanly. They may develop a permanent set or curvature, which prevents full contact with your windshield.


text:
LOS ANGELES (AP) - "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" slurped up the box office.
LOS ANGELES (AP) � "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2" slurped up the box office.
The animated Sony sequel featuring the voices of Bill Hader and Anna Faris opened in first place and earned $35 million in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. The original "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs" nabbed $30.3 million during its opening weekend in 2009.
Last week's top film, "Prisoners," slid to second place. The Warner Bros. thriller starring Hugh Jackman and Jake Gyllenhaal made $11.2 million in its second weekend, bringing its total domestic haul to $38.9 million.
Universal's Formula One tale "Rush," directed by Ron Howard, drove into the third position with $10.3 million.
Fox's "Baggage Claim" opened in fourth place with $9.3 million, while Relativity's "Don Jon" debuted in fifth place with $9 million.


text:
Adam @ Pengala brauchte ein neues Website Design und hat einen Wettbewerb auf 99designs gestartet.
Aus 46 Designs von 8 Designern wurde eine Gewinner gewählt.
We are a state-of-the-art software learning platform that enables students to learn better and maximize exam success through better learning.
Founded by senior Microsoft execs from Redmond and Bangalore, and backed by four years of R&D, we will be a brand that is visible to 500m users in the next two years. We have a national press launch in India coming up in four weeks and we need to get all dressed up. We are based in Seattle and Bangalore.
Our Mission: Change the way India learns. Where students learn and succeed whether they have access to good classrooms or not. Where there are master teachers for every student. Where students develop strong conceptual understanding and not just rote learning. Where students get exam success through better learning, and not through exam shortcuts that might or might not work.
http://www.pengala.com (which we want to throw away :-)
Please see the two attached documents
1) Page Content (ppt)
2) Website brief (doc)
Important details related to target audience, site objectives, color preferences etc are described in the two attached documents.
This is our promise:
- We guarantee the price money
- We make the contest blind so your designs are safe
- We will give immediate and continuous feedback in refining your design. You wont be wasting your time
- We have other projects coming up - we just did our logo on 99designs, now the website, and other design projects coming up. Would like it if we can find a designer to work with beyond this, even directly.
- We're not expecting code from you, only design. Will only expect PSD output for the entire design. Although, it will be critical for you to keep in mind development constraints as you put the design together.


text:
About Gospel Media
Introducing Gospel Media!
Learn, Share, Create
Gospel Media Site is designed to help members access different types of media, such as videos, audio, and images, in order to find Church resources in one easy-to-navigate location. The theme of this site is "Learn, Share, Create." This site provides numerous opportunities to do each of these activities, helping individuals, families, and organizations come unto Christ through the use of wholesome media.
Learn—Incredible resources have been created for the purpose of enriching lives and testimonies. Learn more about the Savior and His kingdom by exploring and studying this media.
Share—Give others the chance to hear about the restored gospel by e-mailing a link to a friend, embedding inspiring videos in a blog, or sharing a brief message with a neighbor. You can also use this media at home or in Sunday lessons.
Create—Contribute to the Church by expressing your testimony in various media formats. Participate in a video or photo contest to proclaim the gospel and share your talents.
What's Available Now?
Currently, the video and image sections of Gospel Media are available for online streaming and downloading. We also have an interim audio page, which is a collection of links to downloadable audio on ChurchofJesusChrist.org. Future releases of this site will include an audio page with download and online streaming capabilities, so we encourage you to continue to visit frequently as we will be posting information when new media becomes available. We appreciate your feedback and patience in this development process.


text:
Category: Project/Business Man.
Company Description: Well-funded startup creating a new, video-based social media experience
Salary: Highly Competitive, Depending on Experience
Position Type: Permanent
Job Number: 10811
Andiamo provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Andiamo complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Technology Recruiter & Account Manager
17 State Street, 8th floor
New York, New York 10004
Please Note: All inquiries will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Your resume will not be submitted to any client company without your prior knowledge and consent.


text:
Re: Error function integral / Wolfram Function reference
- To: mathgroup at smc.vnet.net
- Subject: [mg126000] Re: Error function integral / Wolfram Function reference
- From: danl at wolfram.com
- Date: Thu, 12 Apr 2012 02:35:03 -0400 (EDT)
- Delivered-to: email@example.com
- References: <firstname.lastname@example.com>
On Friday, April 6, 2012 4:54:00 AM UTC-5, Donagh Horgan wrote: > Hello, > > I'm trying to integrate the following function in Mathematica, but I'm > not having much success: > > http://functions.wolfram.com/06.25.21.0016.01 > > I am using the command Integrate[z^n E^(b z) Erf[a z], z], but > Mathematica gives up and does not return the above result, and instead > returns the command itself. If I tell Mathematica to assume that n is > a natural number (Integrate[z^n E^(b z) Erf[a z], z, Assumptions -> > {Element[n, Integers], n >= 0}]), as specified at the above Wolfram > Functions page, I get the same result. > > For the specific problem I am looking at, a < 0 and b < 0 and both are > real. However, even under these assumptions, the integral does not > compute in Mathematica. > > The question I have, then, is whether Mathematica should be able to > compute this result, i.e. are all the results on the Wolfram Functions > website included in Mathematica? If so, then why does the above > integral not compute? If not, is there a complete list of identities > on the Wolfram Functions site which Mathematica does (or, > equivalently, does not) recognize? > > Regards, > Donagh Horgan That's not a "closed form" result. it is expressing the integral as a nested sum. Daniel Lichtblau Wolfram Research


text:
PLAYER57832 wrote:First, I like the map (I think ), but I must say this is the first time I have had people join my 2 player games and not even take a turn! ....
So they saw the map, didn't like it and couldn't understand it...so they didn't have their turns? Is that it?
If that is the case, then that just shows plain ignorance and lack of wanting to understand.
You're better off not to have played them, IMHO. Although given it is a full moon at present anything goes!


text:
Scouting Report 2008: Purnululu National Park
Our third-annual rundown of the best new places—as determined by people lucky enough to have exploration be part of their job description.
Darrell Wade: Cofounder of Melbourne-based Intrepid Travel, which specializes in small-group, experiential tours around the world (intrepidtravel.com).
As a young backpacker, Darrell Wade might have stood out during his travels—he is a 6'7'' Aussie, after all—but he managed to mix easily with locals. So Wade decided to help other tourists do the same: He launched Intrepid Travel with pal Geoff Manchester in 1989 and began leading tours in which clients stay in friendly, no-frills inns, eat at neighborhood restaurants, and explore areas on foot or by bike. "We wanted to get close to the culture and really understand a country," explains Wade. Nearly 20 years later, he has yet to lose his wanderlust. He travels for about half the year, either scouting new tours and destinations for work or vacationing with his family.
Considering how far Wade has traveled, it's ironic that the spot he's most recently fallen in love with is in his home country. Purnululu National Park, a.k.a. the Bungle Bungle, is an otherworldly range of eroded sandstone domes in such a remote part of Western Australia that the natural wonders were only rediscovered by a film crew in 1983.
"The silence of the Bungles is amazing," says Wade. "You are confronted by the red, red earth and the blue, blue sky. Somehow the world seems bigger out there—with horizons that just stretch forever. It's easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever been to in my life." Rugged hiking trails meander past palm trees, gorges, and streams that tend to dry up during the Australian winter.
After setting eyes on the area, Wade immediately added a Bungle Bungle camping trip to two of Intrepid Travel's tours, though independent travelers can book their own stay in a tented cabin at the Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge.
Information: Purnululu National Park, 011-61/8-9168-7300, naturebase.net, $10 per vehicle, open Apr.–Oct., weather permitting. Purnululu is a 90-minute drive from the nearest town, Halls Creek, which is 14 hours from Darwin. Bungle Bungle Wilderness Lodge, kimberleywilderness.com.au, $175 per person, double, with breakfast and dinner.


text:
Welcome to the official website for METRO JAM, Manitowoc Wisconsin's premiere summer live music event! For 41 years, we've been presenting FREE live entertainment to the Lakeshore Area. National, regional and local acts appearing during the two-day festival cover a full spectrum of musical styles including jazz, blues, folk, alt-country, americana, classic and original rock. So, hop in the car and join us for a great weekend of quality entertainment at the festival that the Green Bay Press Gazette called "a musical oasis" on the Wisconsin festival scene.
Copyright Solidbluetie All Rights Reserved
Media Partners:


text:
- 10,000 Tiktok Views
- 1 Hour Completion
- Money-Back Guarantee
- Highest Watchtime
- Chance To Get Viral
Total: $19
MySocialFollowing is the #1 source for authentic followers and likes from all of the major social networks - Youtube, Facebook, Twitter, Soundcloud, TikTok, and Instagram. Join our 200,000+ clients who have been with us since 2007 and place your order with us today!
We are in no way affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, Soundcloud, Tiktok, or Youtube. All logos and trademarks are property of their respective companies.


text:
- Author: Kathy Keatley Garvey
Officials at the UC Davis Department of Entomology and the Bohart Museum of Entomology are saving the bees--one T-shirt at a time.
Fran Keller, a doctoral candidate in entomology, and Nanase Nakanishi, a senior animal science major, teamed to create a "Save the Bees" T-shirt, spotlighting the Harry H. Laidlaw Jr. Honey Bee Research Facility and the adjacent Häagen-Dazs Honey Bee Haven.
The newly planted haven is a half-acre bee friendly garden designed to provide a year-around food source for honey bees and an educational experience for human visitors. By spring, it will be well-established and in full bloom.
And the T-shirt? Nakanishi served as the artist, and Keller, the designer.
Nakanishi, a Bohart student employee for the past three years, plans to become a veterinarian.
Keller's Ph.D. work involves tenebrionids or darkling beetles. She studies with major professor Lynn Kimsey, director of the Bohart and professor and vice chair of the Department of Entomology.
In her "spare" time, Keller has created a number of insect posters and T-shirts, all available at the museum.
The bee shirt, which comes in black or yellow, is receiving scores of accolades. "Cute!" is one of them.
The front says "Save the Bees" and is inscribed with the Laidlaw facility name. The back features a photo (taken by yours truly) of a newly emerged bee tucked inside the line drawing of a hive. It is lettered with "Follow me to the Honey Bee Haven Garden!"
Keller said the shirts will sell for $20 for adults and $15 for youths, and range in size from 2XL to small for adults, and XS to large for youths.
All proceeds are earmarked for honey bee research at UC Davis. The shirts are available at the Bohart Museum, 1124 Academic Surge, UC Davis campus, or by accessing the Bohart Web site.


text:
Get to Know Our New Intern
Hello! I'm Gina Cargas and I'm the new Communications & Social Media Intern at VolunteerMatch. While I'm only here for the summer, I'm looking forward to working with and learning from the communications and marketing team in order to connect people to causes.
I've just finished up my second year at Cornell University, where I'm studying Comparative Literature with minors in French and Feminist, Gender & Sexuality Studies. In my spare time, I write and edit for two Ithaca-based publications, teach French to kids, ride my bike and harangue freshmen into joining my housing cooperative.
I was born and raised in San Francisco, and I'm delighted to be spending another summer working in my hometown's nonprofit community. Last year, I spent three months as an intern at 826 Valencia, a local writing nonprofit dedicated to supporting students age 6-18 and teachers of the literary arts. At 826 Valencia I coordinated the 2011 8/26 Day Write-a-thon, taught writing courses to kids, and engaged in the organization's outreach and marketing efforts. I look forward to applying this experience, as well as my writing background, to my work at VolunteerMatch.
As the Communications & Social Media intern at VolunteerMatch, I'll be learning from — and becoming one of — the voices of the VolunteerMatch team. I'll be writing, researching and creating for the many different channels connecting our team with the nonprofit, volunteering and CSR worlds. I'll act as a link between VolunteerMatch and our wider network, providing you with the information, news and knowledge you need.
VolunteerMatch is a community of inspiring professionals committed to connecting good people with good causes. I'm so excited to join the team and I look forward to getting to know you in the upcoming months!


text:
The world is utterly beautiful, especially when seen through the lens of picture of global aerosols — the solid and liquid particles that float around in our atmosphere.
You're familiar with dust, but what do it and all the other floating bits look like from the heavens? We notice these particles when they scatter and absorb sunlight. Like you see in this picture, which was taken using the Goddard Earth Observing System Model (GEOS-5), they take on vibrant colours. For example, the red is dust, the blue is sea salt inside cyclones, the smoke is green from fires, white is sulfate particles from volcanoes and fossil fuel emissions.
NASA scientists use gorgeous images like these to study our changing climate, which is kind of funny considering our ever warming atmosphere has delivered some horrible destruction. [NASA]
Image credit: William Putnam, NASA/Goddard


text:
- Home
- Government
- Departments
- Treasurer's Office
- Tax Information
- A Closer Look at your Summer Tax bill
A Closer Look at your Summer Tax bill
Summer Tax Statement Explanation
The following is an explanation of each millage that comprises your 2019 summer tax statement. Please notice on your tax bill, your school district abbreviation immediately follows the tax description i.e. SET PC means State Education Tax for Plymouth Canton Schools.
SET: (State Education Tax) - 6 mills - The SET was one of several components of Proposal A of 1994 that changed the way in which elementary-secondary education is funded in Michigan. The state levies the SET statewide at a six-mill rate on all real and tangible personal property not otherwise exempt from the property tax. This millage is distributed to the county treasurer who then forwards it to the State of Michigan.
SCH DEBT: (School Debt) - 4.0200 - (Ply-Canton); 5.4692 (Wayne-Westland); 3.4711 (Van Buren) - Special elections are held to enable schools to levy millage for such things as school construction or renovation. This line item could be a combination of several elections your school district has had over the years. Please contact your school district for more detailed information on their debt millage. This millage is distributed directly to the school district.
SCH OPER: (School Operating) - 18 (Ply-Canton); 18 (Wayne-Westland); 18 (Van Buren) - This millage is another component of the Proposal A of 1994. Under the proposal, a school district can levy 18 mills for school operating purposes. An exempt PRINICIPAL RESIDENCE (aka Homesteaded) property is not subject to the levy of school operating millage. For the majority of Canton taxpayers, this line item will be zero as your property is your Principal Residence and it is exempt from this tax. Businesses, rental properties and people owning multiple properties will pay the school operating millage. This millage is distributed directly to the school district.
SCC: (Schoolcraft Community College) - 2.2516 Mills - This millage is paid by the taxpayers within the Plymouth Canton School district only. The monies collected from this line item are distributed directly to Schoolcraft College for general operations. There have been elections in 1962, 1966, 1986 and 2018 which allow the college to levy the millage in perpetuity.
WAYNE COUNTY: (Wayne County) - 5.64830 Mills - This millage represents all the operating millage established through Wayne County's charter which took effect in 1981. There's also a WAYNE COUNTY millage line item on your winter tax statement. That is for extra voted millage of approximately one mill. This millage is distributed to Wayne County.
ADMIN FEE: (Administration Fee) - 1% - This was approved by the Canton Board of Trustees in 2012, the 1% administration fee is used to defray the costs of property assessment, defending the roll, levying, collecting and distributing property taxes for other taxing entities. This is allowed by section 211.44 of the General Property Tax Act. The 1% fee is charged against all millage except POLICE, FIRE AND SOLID WASTE.


text:
Reflections From the Fence for this nomination, and for her encouragement with this blogging stuff. If you're interested in RVs, family history, or just like a Good Read, check it out.
The winner of the award has to list seven things about themselves and then pass the award along to seven other bloggers. So here we go:
1) I've got an incredible God who sustains me minute by minute, and crams each day full of blessings I don't deserve. It's been a Wild Ride, and I can't wait to see what's next!
2) I've got the most wonderfullest husband in the world. Oh heck, just throw in the whole family - they are the best. Add the dogs in there too. Never a dull moment!
3) I love doing family history - mine, or anyone else's, for that matter. I enjoy doing lookups and research for people, each time remembering how great it felt when I was first starting out and some very kind and generous people helped me get going, and still how good it feels to discover something new or meet a new cousin.
4) I'm addicted to making websites, of course, pertaining primarily to genealogy and history. I am a volunteer for GenealogyTrails, and host the state site for South Dakota, as well as Beadle and Hand Counties, and Olmsted county, Minnesota. And I'm the webmaster for the Peoria County (Illinois) Genealogical Society. Can't get enough.
5) I really need to get off this computer and do something active more often.
6) I love cheesecake, which necessitates that I get off this computer and do something active more often.
7) I love to quilt, crochet, and bake good things!
It's hard to nominate only 7 of the blogs I read... there are some really, really good blogs out there... but here goes, in no particular order:
1) Kathy's Kampground Kapers
2) Those Old Memories
3) Random Relatives
4) Lessons from my Ancestors
5) We Tree
6) Desperately Seeking Surnames
7) Mom's Country Cookin
I hope you check out some of these blogs, if you haven't already.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
5 comments:
Thank you, Karen! You're sweet to nominate my blog.ReplyDelete
Congratulations on your award. I'm anxious to check out all of your blogs and hope that, at some point, we can find a family link. ~ YayaReplyDelete
Yaya's Home
Thanks so much Karen - and sorry to be so late in responding!!ReplyDelete
I've finally posted about this today. I really appreciate you nominating my blog!!
Thanks so much for nominating our blog, It's a work in progress and hopefully will be a success.ReplyDelete
Karen, what an honor to have been nominated by you for my blog, Those Old Memories. I've been away from it for awhile and busy with some family priorities but must get back in gear. Thanks so much!ReplyDelete
Cheri Hopkins
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
This site uses cookies.
About our cookie policy.
10x8 Double Door Apex Pressure Treated Shed No Windows
Product code:
Robust and durable, our spacious 10x8 Overlap Pressure Treated Apex Shed with Double Doors will protect your belongings and keep your much loved garden space clutter free.
- 15-year guarantee against rot and fungal damage
- Manufactured from pressure treated, FSC certified timber from sustainable sources
- Square cut overlap timber board construction
- No windows for greater security
- Double door design
- Essential Extras
Fence Treatment 5ltr Harvest Gold +£12.69
Security Alarm Padlock +£22.99
Out of stock
- Accessories
- Specification
- Description
- Delivery & Returns
|Construction Type
|Depth at Base
|Depth including Overhang
|Door Height
|Door Type
|Double Doors
|Door Width
|Eaves Height
|Floor Material
|Floor Thickness
|Framing Size
|10' x 8'
|15 years
|Locking System
|Hasp and staple
|Packaged Weight
|Ridge Height
|Roof Material
|Roof Thickness
|Roof Style
|Pressure treated
|Width at Base
|Width including Overhang
Robust and durable, our spacious 10x8 Overlap Pressure Treated Apex Shed with Double Doors will protect your belongings and keep your much loved garden space clutter free. This high quality garden shed provides the perfect storage space for your garden tools, equipment and furniture without compromising on outdoor space.
This wooden shed has a square cut overlap timber board construction, which allows flexibility and movement. With a sturdy pressure treated boarded floor and a weatherproof felted roof, this fantastic garden building will withstand even the harshest weather conditions. All the timber has been pressure treated, resulting in an impressive15-year guarantee against rot and fungal decay. It also eliminates the need for time-consuming and costly annual re-treatments, leaving you more time to enjoy your garden.
Braced with double "Z" framing for added strength and security, the double doors feature hidden door hinges and can be secured with the plate hasp and staple latch, padlock not included. The windowless design provides added security. With higher eaves than most other brands, you can move easier and store more.
Finished with a smooth planed barge board and finial, this attractive shed will be a long lasting, high quality garden storage solution for you.
Our aim is to fulfil all orders as quickly as possible, using prompt and efficient delivery methods.
This may involve a delivery direct from our own warehouse or delivery direct from the manufacturer who will use their own carrier or an independent courier service (depending on order size and geographical location).
We offer FREE delivery on orders over £200. All orders under £200 will be subject to a delivery charge of just £4.99 no matter how much you order. Postcode surcharges apply to certain destinations.
*For all fencing and decking orders, there is an additional £19.99 surcharge for each order. In addition to this, some extended lead time postal codes will incur an additional charge.
Pick a Day delivery is not available for Scottish postcodes, instead delivery will be 3 - 4 weeks from the date of the order. A delivery surcharge of £49.99 is applicable to the following Scottish postcodes: AB, DD, DG, EH, FK, G, IV, KW, KA, KY, ML, PA, PH and TD.
Please Note - delivery is NOT available to the following locations: CA, CO, DH, DL, DT3-7, EX, IP, NE, NR, PE30-37, PL, SR, TA20-22, TQ, TR, TS & Channel Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Wight, Isle of Man, Isles of Scilly, Scottish Islands.
If a product is required to arrive before a specific date - for example, a playhouse for a child's birthday - or you are concerned about access for any large products, please contact us for advice and assistance.
Where applicable our products are delivered flat packed, direct to your home and are supplied with a comprehensive set of instructions to help you get started.
All plants and living products are delivered in robust and sturdy boxes with inner bags to stop compost flying around during transit. All our packaging is eco-friendly. Visit "our packaging story" on the home page for more details.
We aim to make the checkout page as simple as possible for you but, should you have any questions, please give one our friendly team of advisors a call who will happily talk this through with you.


text:
NEW YORK - Rob Lowe will portray President John F. Kennedy in a National Geographic film about the former president's 1963 assassination.
The National Geographic Channel said Tuesday that filming for "Killing Kennedy" would begin next month in Richmond, Va. The film is expected to air around the 50th anniversary of the shooting later this year and is based on the book by Bill O'Reilly.
National Geographic already had a hit earlier this year with an adaptation of another of the Fox News Channel anchor's books, "Killing Lincoln."
In addition to Lowe, the movie will feature Ginnifer Goodwin as the first lady and Michelle Trachtenberg as Marina Oswald.


text:
CAL Manufacturing Inc., has released its new TowTender Model 185 seed tender, which allows users to fill up to a 36-row conventional box planter without moving the tow vehicle or swinging an auger. Using only a three button remote key fob, the user can place the TowTender directly where they need it, and the brakes are automatically applied whenever the user releases the remote control's 'forward' button. By moving the entire TowTender to each individual box, the auger length and angle can be keep short and low, ensuring safe seed delivery. With its low fill height and its own hydraulic power unit, the TowTender requires no additional sources of power and re-couples to the tow vehicle with ease. Add-on kits for the upgrading user and power units are also for sale individually.
Standard model TowTender185 includes the following: 10 ton running gear, 260-bu. capacity split box with dual doors, side extensions, Agri-cover SRT2 roll over tarp system, hydraulic power unit mounted on suspension rails, Ramsey brand winch, poly cupped 12-ft. auger with clean-out door and reversible auger direction, 4-ft. flexible downspout, a braking/lockout system, remote control key fob unit, brake 'on' indicator light, pre-wired truck brake controller whip, extendable tongue, front and rear ladders, 2-in. square receiver, and four color choices: orange, red, blue, or green. MSRP of the standard TowTender185 model is $17,250.00.
Options include: F1 rated high speed tires, lighting kit, remote control auger speed/shutoff, scales, longer augers, tractor tongue mount receiver, Quickattach self closing coupler hitch, and the NoBind door slides.
For more information visit http://www.calmanufacturing.com/


text:
Replica Of First Mickey Mouse Watch From 1933
Handcrafted faithful replica! Dial has Mickey with moving hour, minute arms. Subdial has 3 moving Mickey images. Collector's keepsake case.
Watch face measures approximately 1-1/2" in diameter
- Price:
- s&s◇
Commemorate Mickey Mouse with this handsome Disney collectible, a handcrafted tribute to the very first Mickey Mouse watch from 1933! The dial and subdial on this Disney Mickey Mouse jewelry recreate 4 timeless images of authentic art from Disney artists. The dial boasts a Mickey with moving hour and minute arms, while the subdial features 3 more Mickey images that move with the seconds. As seen on Lifetime Television's "The Balancing Act."
Celebrate a memorable mouse, who has made motion picture history since 1928, with this Mickey Mouse tribute - available specially from The Bradford Exchange. The watchband and the collector's keepsake case showcase even more classic Mickey Mouse images. The perfect collectible Mickey Mouse memorabilia for you and it makes a thrilling Disney Mickey Mouse gift. Heavy demand is expected, and you won't want to miss out. Order now!
This fine watch is intended for adults.
- Pay timeless tribute to the original Disney star with this striking Disney Mickey Mouse Watch, available from The Bradford Exchange
- Licensed by Disney, a handcrafted tribute to the very FIRST Mickey Mouse watch!
- Featuring faithful recreation of authentic art from Disney artists showcasing classic Mickey Mouse images on the dial and subdial
- The watch's dial portrays an image of Mickey with moving arms for the hour and minutes!
- Subdial boasts 3 additional images of Mickey that move with the seconds
- The stunning watchband on this Disney Mickey Mouse tribute features classic images of this Disney legend in relief and is finished in an antiqued silver tone
- Comes complete with a handsome collector's keepsake case
- Makes nostalgic collectible Mickey Mouse memorabilia for you or a unique Disney Mickey Mouse gift
- Watch movement is protected against defects with a full-year limited warranty
- Certificate authenticating this Disney Mickey Mouse watch is from The Bradford Exchange
- Watch face measures approximately 1-1/2" in diameter; 3.8 cm in diameter


text: Raising capital for start-ups can be very tricky and time consuming. Investors expect to see business plans, presentations and several rounds of meetings before entrepreneurs acquire the desired amount of capital. Entrepreneurs must be willing to take time away from their business and invest considerable amount of time for meetings with investors. Even if investors reject your proposal, your proposal can be considered at a later time by the same investors if your business fits into their requirements at a later time.


text:
The conman duped his clients by claiming he had a specialized "secret tax credit" – a "special additional mortgage recording tax credit" – however the fraudulent deal charged the taxpayers up to 50 percent of the refund amount.
Investigators reported that the Fraud Analysis and Selection Team (FAST) discovered the refund scheme during normal processing of income tax returns.
"This case serves as a warning to dishonest tax preparers and the taxpayers who would consider using their illegal services," said NYS Department of Taxation and Finance commissioner Thomas Mattox.
According to a release from the Tax Department, Alam pled guilty to attempted grand larceny in the fourth degree, received a conditional discharge and was ordered to make restitution to the state for $75,000 following an investigation by the Tax Department's Criminal Investigations Division and prosecution by the Queens County District Attorney.
"Tax preparers are responsible for their clients' financial well-being and must be held accountable when they betray that trust," Mattox said.


text:
Adam Yauch: A life in videos
Today the music and film communities mourn the passing of Adam "MCA" Yauch, the founding member of the Beastie Boys who has lost his battle with cancer at the age of 47.
Despite the Beastie Boys' raucous antics, MCA was always the contemplative member of the trio. He rarely drew unnecessary attention to himself, opting for the pseudonym Nathaniel Hornblower when directing the Boys' music videos. But his commitment to hardcore punk, passion for Buddhism, and investment in altruism provided a guiding force for the group's evolution.
For a full run-down of the Beasties' music videos, click here; to get a more personal sense of MCA offstage, click through for our collection of interviews, live performances, and candid moments caught on tape.
The Joan Rivers Show
Once Licensed to Ill went platinum, the Beastie Boys found themselves courted by a mainstream that didn't know what to do with them. Witness this insane guest spot on The Late Show With Joan Rivers from January 1987, just before the Boys went out on their first headlining tour. After Rivers gets the name of the album wrong, the Boys blow through a spastic "(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (To Party)." Then the real fun starts, as Yauch takes over behind Rivers' desk, offers her a "dismembered" apple:
Yo! MTV Raps
In 1989, the Boys hung out with Yo! MTV Raps host Fab 5 Freddy in New York's Chinatown. This is perhaps the band at its most comfortable, cracking jokes and geeking out over one of their favorite neighborhoods with a hip-hop icon on the genre's biggest TV space. Wait for the moment they all join in to sing along on friend and collaborator Biz Markie's "Just a Friend."
Nathaniel Hornblower
A tribute to Yauch wouldn't be complete without an appearance by his alter ego Nathaniel Hornblower, supposedly the Swiss-born, lederhosen-clad director of the bulk of the group's music videos. That accent is killer, and that hat is even better.
The Beastie Boys co-headlined Perry Farrell's traveling circus in the summer of 1994, perhaps the last time the touring version of that festival was firing on all cylinders. In the compilation below, MCA earns his reputation as the quiet one, as he is mostly content to fade into the background and let Mike D and Ad-Rock do the driving — except when he gets interviewed by Smashing Pumpkins frontman Billy Corgan, which he treats as a study in the surreal.
MTV Video Music Awards
In 1998, hot off the release of the smash Hello Nasty, the Beastie Boys received MTV's Video Vanguard Award, a defunct prize for game-changing careers. The award was presented by Chuck D, who would later induct the group into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Recognizing that he had an audience, Yauch spoke his mind about violence in the Middle East and racism against Muslims perpetuated by Americans. That was Yauch: always looking to push his ideas forward but never doing it with cable news rancor.
Hot Sauce Committee Part Two at MSG
Yauch's illness prevented the group from properly touring for their excellent 2011 album Hot Sauce Committee Part Two, but they still got the chance to tear down Madison Square Garden. Though the band does not appear in this video, somebody dressed as Sasquatch does show up to press play so the album could be played in its entirety at center court in the empty arena.


text:
Six highlights in your travel week | 5 June
Cruise Express is picking up the needle and thread, and weaving its way along the Australian coastline, crafting a new cruise for crochet lovers from Sydney to Queensland this October.
French for 'hooked needle' and dating back to the 1820s, crochet is enjoying a revival as a simple activity that calms the nerves, expresses creativity, produces beautiful designs and forges friendships, with the number of avid crocheters growing across Australia and around the world.
Designed for both novice and skilled crocheters, Cruise Express's second crochet cruise, on board Celebrity Solstice, will sail a10-night round-trip from Sydney with four ports of call — Newcastle, Airlie Beach in the Whitsundays, Cairns and Brisbane.
Led by two of Australia's top crochet teachers — Lynda Tomkins from Crochet Australia and popular 'Loopy Stitch' instagrammer, Emily Littlefair — the cruise will offer onboard workshops where guests will make one of six designs they can take home at the end of the cruise.
The package includes a welcome kit valued at $250 and containing everything needed to get started, including yarn, hooks, needles, cutters and patterns.
Those booking before June 30 will receive $200 worth of mixed-hue yarn.
Fares are available from $2890 per person twin-share.
Phone 1300 766 537 or visit www.cruiseexpress.com.au
Book a double-swag under the stars with Cruise Whitsundays before June 30, for travel until November 30 and bring along a friend at 50 per cent off the everyday price, a saving of $262.50.
Start the two-day 'Reefsleep' experience with a cruise to the spectacular Hardy Reef for a full day of diving, snorkelling and other marine activities.
As evening approaches, it's time to settle on board the pontoon for an intimate sundowner dinner and an opportunity to watch from the underwater viewing platform as the reef comes alive.
Overnight accommodation is in a double-swag for two, especially designed for 'Reefsleepers' to take in the starlit skies.
Phone 07 4846 7000 or visit www.cruisewhitsundays.com
Family-friendly Pretty Valley Lodge at Falls Creek Alpine Resort is offering all-inclusive tariffs, with guests receiving complimentary snow equipment, including snow jackets, pants and helmet whilst they are staying at this well located property.
A two-night weekend stay (in Friday, out Sunday) costs $500 per adult and $375 per child under 14 (sharing a 4-6 person room).
But the real value of the all-inclusive Pretty Valley Lodge tariffs is in a swag of free extras — free hire of snow equipment, plus breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily are included.
Another attribute the lodge guests really appreciate is its children's early-dinner followed by supervised entertainment programs.
Phone 03 5758 3210 or visit www.prettyvalley.com
Following the adventure of the company's 2017 voyage, which saw travellers sail more than 4000 nautical miles, identify eight species of penguins, spot 13 mammal breeds, and cross the Antarctic Circle six times, polar specialists Chimu Adventures invites those who want the ultimate Antarctica experience to get involved this year, joining a limited number of guests on a voyage to Commonwealth Bay in East Antarctica.
'In the Wake of Mawson' will set sail from Hobart in December aboard the Akademik Shokalskiyand, returning 28 days later to Invercargill, on a cruise that has capacity for less than 50 passengers.
Commonwealth Bay is situated approximately 2700 kilometres south of Hobart and involves 11 days of sailing on the Southern Ocean through the Roaring Forties.
Less than 300 tourists have made the journey to Commonwealth Bay in the past six years and more people have reached the summit of Everest than have stepped inside Mawson's Huts.
Phone 1300 773 231 or visit www.chimuadventures.com
Book by June 30 and save up to $2000 per couple or $1800 as a solo traveller on Abercrombie & Kent's 12-day 'Highlights of China' journey.
A feature inclusion is a four-day trip through the intriguing Three Gorges of the Yangzi River aboard the newly refurbished Sanctuary Yangzi Explorer.
New to the cruise itinerary is a choice of excursion to either the 816 Underground Project, China's top-secret nuclear plant hidden deep in the mountains of Fuling, or the White Crane Ridge Underwater Museum, an archaeological site that has been submerged due to the building of the Three Gorges Dam.
Perennial attractions such as the Great Wall — seen from the less crowded Mutianyu section — and the Terracotta Warriors are also included, as well as the highlights of Beijing and Shanghai.
City accommodation is in the Peninsula hotels in Beijing and Shanghai and Xian's Sofitel Legend People's Grand.
Prices start from $9455 per person twin-share.
Just a reminder that Hawaii's Big Island — from which the whole island group takes it name — is indeed a big place and that disruption due to the current activity emanating from Kilauea Volcano is limited to the reasonably remote Puna region on the east coast.
Companies such as Hawaii Forest & Trail continue to support relief efforts, but also point out that attractions such as the famous Kona Kohala Coast and Maunakea's soaring summit, as well as tropical rainforests and stunning waterfalls, remain quite safely accessible.
Hawaii Forest & Trail's signature 'Kohala Waterfalls Adventure', for instance, includes stunning private waterfalls, tranquil streams and the rugged valleys on a North Kohala adventure using a six-wheel-drive Pinzgauer vehicle.
Also, a visit to Maunakea, the tallest (and quite extinct) volcano on the planet, fulfills a major bucket-list must-do on any Hawaii Island itinerary. The company's exclusive Maunakea Sunrise Experience and the Maunakea Summit & Stars Adventure are open and available for bookings.
Visit www.hawaii-forest.com


text:
A small private plane crashed south of Brussels on Saturday, killing five members of a family including three small children, according to Belgian news reports.
The plane had a problem on takeoff, immediately tried to return to the airport in Charleroi, but crashed beside the runway, the website of the newspaper Le Soir reported.
According to the news website sudinfo.be, the victims were a 68-year-old grandfather, his 39-year-old daughter-in-law, and his three grandchildren, aged 7, 6 and 3. The victims were from Brussels, and the children's father was on his way to the airport, news reports said.
The accident is reported to have taken place around 10 a.m. local time, 0900GMT. The airport has been closed until further notice, its website says. Photographs showed the plane to be partially disintegrated.
Belgian Prime Minister Elio Di Rupo expressed his condolences on Twitter, as did Didier Reynders, the country's foreign minister.
David Gering, a spokesman for Brussels South Airport, told the broadcaster RTBF that an investigation into the cause of the crash was under way. Charleroi is about 35 miles (60 kms) south of Brussels.


text:
Ed Miliband has accepted David Cameron's cuts. Ken Livingstone shares Boris Johnson's commitment to business. And according to one-time wannabe Scottish leader Tom Harris, Labour "want you to get rich". Today's party owes little to Methodism, let alone Marx. But if Labour has lost its soul, the Tories never had one and the Lib Dems sold theirs a long time ago.
All three embrace a materialistic commitment to modern capitalism – they just differ in how it might be made a little nicer. It is the Green party that now embodies the natural political expression of the more progressive traditions found in dissenting movements such as Quakerism and radical Catholicism.
Many are asking what the point of Labour is, particularly as the time is ripe for an economic vision that refuses to bow at the altar of growth – one that sees people as fully human, not competitive economic units. The charge of "naivety" that once held back such a perspective rings rather hollow today. It is the free-market narrative that is now discredited. Relentless and largely illusory growth based on credit was unsustainable. Inflation driven by rising commodity prices following the depletion of scarce resources has made a monkey out of monetarism. And this in addition to the huge human, social and environmental cost, seen in rising inequality and pollution. "Responsible capitalism" is an oxymoron akin to "well-mannered war".
An appeal to give up the pursuit of wealth isn't an automatic vote-winner. But the alternative to the pursuit of riches is pursuit of a richer vision: neither austerity nor excessive wealth, but rather "sufficiency plus", where needs are met, and then some, while a fuller understating of human welfare is championed.
Having less can be more. Too much choice is not liberating. There is something to be said for rhythms of life, for patience and delayed gratification, where everything isn't available instantaneously. Seasons are enjoyed because they aren't there all year round. Fifty-hour weeks come at the expense of family and friends. That's if we have a job at all.
As well as robbing us of our lives, the system pits us against one another in an endless quest for more, which fuels greater inequality, dissatisfaction and unfulfilment – for both the winners and the losers. We feel left behind our neighbours and other countries if we don't better ourselves economically. We have forgotten who the economy is for.
The alternative is not state socialism. There has always been trade, exchange and barter. But modern capitalism is a relatively late arrival. There are alternative economic models, from mutuals, industrial provident societies and credit unions to small businesses and trading ventures that operate with counter-cultural values. Right now there are more members of co-operatives in the UK (which, the Co-op group points out, have outperformed the British economy by over 21% since the start of the credit crunch) than there are shareholders.
The great leaders of the next few years will not be those who career down another blind alley on the coat tails of outdated and damaging economic models. They will be those who can manage a transition economy, through inevitable de-growth, on to a more sustainable footing. They will need to foster a "wartime spirit", perhaps, but where the common enemy is not the financial crisis. If we see it in those terms, the competitive nature of the system means we can never truly be all in this together. All we do is sacrifice the most vulnerable for the sake of the system. The real foe is capitalism. One way or another we'll wake up to the fact.


text:
Rapper Tupac Shakur's song "Dear Mama," Bill Cosby's second comedy album and rare battle sounds from World War II are among 25 recordings the Library of Congress is preserving for their cultural significance.
Selections for the 2009 National Recording Registry are being announced Wednesday. They must be at least 10 years old and be culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.
The combination of Cosby — an outspoken critic of profanity and violence in hip-hop culture — with work from a rapper who was shot and killed in 1996 is notable, but organizers said Tupac's "Dear Mama" was a heartfelt homage to mothers struggling with addiction and poverty.
It's also a "relatively tame" recording, and the cultural impact of hip-hop is undeniable, program coordinator Steve Leggett said. Tupac is the third rapper inducted, following Grandmaster Flash and Public Enemy.
In announcing the registry, Librarian of Congress James Billington said the list "showcases the diverse beauty, humanity and artistry found in the American soundscape."
The new additions include performances by Little Richard, Willie Nelson, REM, Patti Smith and the 1923 recording "Canal Street Blues" by King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band for epitomizing the sound of New Orleans.
Organizers chose Cosby's second album, "I Started Out as a Child," over his first simply because they thought it was better overall, Leggett said.
The World War II recording is from the second Battle of Guam in which the U.S. forces retook the island from the Japanese.
Nominations come from a Library of Congress preservation board and online suggestions from the public. The selections for 2009 bring the registry's total to 300.
The 2009 additions to the registry in chronological order are:
— "Fon der Choope" (From the Wedding), Abe Elenkrig's Yidishe Orchestra (1913)
— "Canal Street Blues,"King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band (1923)
— "Tristan und Isolde," Metropolitan Opera, featuring Kirsten Flagstad and Lauritz Melchior, NBC Broadcast of March 9, 1935
— "When You Wish Upon a Star," Cliff Edwards (recorded, 1938; released, 1940)
— "America's Town Meeting of the Air: Should Our Ships Convoy Materials to England?"(May 8, 1941)
— The Library of Congress Marine Corps Combat Field Recording Collection, Second Battle of Guam (July 20 - August 11, 1944)
— "Evangeline Special" and "Love Bridge Waltz," Iry LeJeune (1948)
— "The Little Engine That Could," narrated by Paul Wing (1949)
— Leon Metcalf Collection of recordings of the First People of Western Washington State (1950-1954)
— "Tutti Frutti," Little Richard (1955)
— "Smokestack Lightning," Howlin' Wolf (1956)
— "Gypsy," original cast recording (1959)
— The Complete Village Vanguard Recordings, Bill Evans Trio (June 25, 1961)
— "Daisy Bell (Bicycle Built for Two)," Max Mathews (1961)
— "I Started Out As a Child," Bill Cosby (1964)
— "Azucar Pa Ti," Eddie Palmieri (1965)
— "Today!," Mississippi John Hurt (1966))
— "Silver Apples of the Moon," Morton Subotnick (1967)
— "Soul Folk in Action," The Staple Singers (1968)
— "The Band," The Band (1969)
— "Coal Miner's Daughter," Loretta Lynn (1970)
— "Red Headed Stranger," Willie Nelson (1975)
— "Horses," Patti Smith (1975)
— "Radio Free Europe" R.E.M. (1981))
— "Dear Mama," Tupac Shakur (1995)


text:
COOKEVILLE, Tenn. – The Tennessee State men's basketball team outscored Tennessee Tech 45-32 during the second half allowing the Tigers to record their first road victory of the season on Thursday night, 81-68.
TSU (3-21, 2-8 OVC) was paced by Patrick Miller who scored 27 points on 5-of-10 shooting and dished out five assists. The game marks the 22nd time that the senior has led the Tigers in points.
Juniors M.J. Rhett and Jay Harris finished in double-figures as well, pouring in 20 and 11 points, respectively. Rhett also secured a team-high eight rebounds.
Tennessee Tech (10-13, 3-5 OVC) jumped out to an early 7-2 lead during the opening three minutes. Rhett recorded TSU's first points after a two-handed dunk, but TTU responded with five straight.
The Tigers cut the lead to just one at 14-13 when Chaed Wellian nailed a corner three-pointer off of a nice pass from Jaleel Queary at the 10:17 mark.
Tech later used an 11-2 run to stretch its lead to 30-20 with just over five minutes to go before halftime. TTU scored on five straight possessions, two of which ended in slam dunks.
Miller tied the game at 36 when he nailed his fourth three of the half and the teams played the last 48 seconds all square.
TSU did most of its damage from outside in the opening stanza and was 5-of-10 from behind the arc. TTU meanwhile, dominated the low-post, outscoring the Tigers in the paint, 22-8.
As has been a recurring theme this season, TSU was a completely different team during the second period.
Rhett broke the tie with five-straight points that included a strong dunk over a pair of TTU defenders. His baskets were part of a 14-0 Tiger run that put TSU in front, 50-38.
The Tigers' defense did not allow a field goal for the first 6:40 of the second half.
With 11 minutes left in the game, Miller put TSU up by 17 at 59-42 with a highlight-reel, one-handed breakaway slam.
The Golden Eagles later picked up their 10th foul with 9:14 left in the game, putting the Tigers in the double-bonus for the remainder of the game.
TSU maintained a big advantage for the remainder of the contest, but TTU got within 10 when Dwan Caldwell hit a pair of free throws at the 1:51 mark.
The Tigers were solid down the stretch and would not allow the Golden Eagles to get within single digits. TSU canned 5-of-6 free throws in the final two minutes, and earned an 81-68 win.
Tennessee State shot 55.6 percent during the second half (10-of-18) and held Tech to an 11-for-29 line (37.9 percent).
The Tigers will take a week off to relish the victory before returning to action at home against Austin Peay on Feb.6. Tip-off for that contest is scheduled for 7 p.m.


text:
Monday, September 13, 2010
TWD Cranberry Upside-Downer
26 comments:
- Judy said...
Oh, it looks terrific! I used almond flavoring, too, and thought it was delicious. Ours disappeared too quickly, so no ice cream.
- September 14, 2010 at 12:30 AM
- Peggy said...
Wow, what a masterpiece you made. Mine wasn't quite that pretty but oh so delicious. I wondered how the almond flavoring would be in this. I can't wait to make this one again.
- September 14, 2010 at 5:03 AM
- Cakelaw said...
I love the look of this cranberrry version - superb job Cindy!
- September 14, 2010 at 5:28 AM
- Becky @ Project Domestication said...
yours looks delicious! so much like the book.
i opted for the peach/raspberry combo, but can't wait to try the cranberry this fall!
- September 14, 2010 at 7:26 AM
- Hindy said...
Yours looks gorgeous! And it's so nice to have help in the kitchen.
- September 14, 2010 at 7:31 AM
- Flourchild said...
Yum it looks very fruity and tasty !! I used cherries!
- September 14, 2010 at 7:41 AM
I love the bright color of the cranberries - glad everyone enjoyed it!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:02 AM
- Paula said...
I love the solid cranberry color across the top. Looks just like Dorie's. I know what you mean by the ever growing list of favorites. My husband is starting to ask what happened to some of his old favorites because I'm always trying something new.
- September 14, 2010 at 8:22 AM
- Anne said...
Oh this looks so pretty with the cranberries- wow! And what nice kitchen helpers to have!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:36 AM
- GratefulPrayerThankfulHeart said...
A beautiful, colorful cake for sure! I was saving mine to serve for guests so I didn't get to enjoy the fresh out-of-the-oven cake. Guess I should make it again, right?
- September 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM
- Pamela said...
Picture perfect!
- September 14, 2010 at 10:26 AM
- Tia said...
you're right= this is so much better than pineapple upside down cake :) I did a White Peach version.
- September 14, 2010 at 11:01 AM
- Valerie Gamine said...
Your daughter did an excellent job, the cake is beautiful! It looks like a large, edible ruby. :)
- September 14, 2010 at 11:11 AM
- Jessica of My Baking Heart said...
So bright & colorful!! I love it! :)
- September 14, 2010 at 12:04 PM
- Jeannette said...
sounds perfect to warm up a slice and place a scoop of vanilla ice cream right on top to let it melt into the crevices!
its looks fab!
- September 14, 2010 at 12:41 PM
- Charli said...
This was definitely one to add to the list--so beautiful with the cranberries on it! I bet it was great with whipped cream :)
- September 14, 2010 at 1:13 PM
- Lynne Daley said...
Lucky you with cranberries in your freezer and also, that your daughter is learning to cook! We ate ours plain, but a scoop of ice cream would have been divine.
- September 14, 2010 at 1:15 PM
- Nichicakes said...
Wow that is a pretty cake!
- September 14, 2010 at 1:41 PM
- TeaLady said...
Your daughter did a great job on this one. It looks divine. And ice cream would be perfect.
- September 14, 2010 at 8:49 PM
- Criollobylisa said...
Your cake looks lovely! You can hold it up right next to the picture in the cookbook!
- September 14, 2010 at 8:59 PM
It looks wonderful, especially with the whipped cream!
- September 15, 2010 at 6:51 AM
- margot said...
Your cake looks spectacular! I hear you on the baking rut. I often wonder how many recipes I actually would have tried from "Baking" if it weren't for TWD. I probably would have just found a few favorites and made them all the time.
- September 15, 2010 at 7:32 PM
- Katrina said...
Your cake looks perfect--just like in the book! Can't wait to try cranberries during the holidays!
- September 16, 2010 at 9:13 AM
- Mary said...
I may have to make this again to have with ice cream, as it does sound like the perfect accompaniment. Great job!
- September 16, 2010 at 9:17 AM
- steph- whisk/spoon said...
what a great looking cake! that red is intense and beautiful!
- September 16, 2010 at 1:44 PM
- Kayte said...
I cannot wait to try this with the cranberries. When I made it there was nary a cranberry insight here in Indiana. Yours looks absolutely perfect.
- October 3, 2010 at 8:25 AM


text:
Prognostic factors in endoscopic surgery of chronic maxillary sinusitis
Search Medline for
|April 4, 2012
Introduction: This article evaluates the impact of risk factors on postoperative outcomes of patients operated for chronic maxillary rhinogenous sinusitis using FESS.
Methods: The study was conducted in a retrospective nonrandomized manner and included patients operated endocopically in ENT Clinic Cluj-Napoca of Cluj County Clinical Hospital between 1998-2004 for chronic rhinogenous maxillary sinusitis. Ten parameters were studied: age, gender, smoking, allergy, asthma, non-steroidal antiinflamatory drugs intolerance, recurrent sinusitis, previous sinus surgery, resection of head of middle turbinate, maxillary mucosa endoscopic status.
Results: The group included 137 patients, 81 males and 56 females. Age ranged from 12 and 67 years, with an average of 43.1 years. 35 patients had allergy (25.54%), 23 (16.78%) asthma, 8 (5.83%) intolerance to aspirin and NSAIDs. Smoking occurred in 31 patients(23.62%, history of episodes of sinusitis and antibiotic treatment presented 73 (53.28%. Rhinosinusal surgery history was found in 30 patients (21.89%). Resection of the head of the middle turbinate was performed in 27 cases (19.70%). Endoscopic sinus mucosa scores were: 0 - 14 cases (10.21%), I - 28 (20.43%), II - 26 (18.97%), III - 34 (24.81%), IV - 35 cases (25.54%). Recurrence was recorded in 8 cases (5.83%). In multivariate analysis smoking was found as an independent predictive factor of postoperative recurrence, p=0.0017. The favorable effect of middle turbinate resection was confirmed as independent by the multivariate analysis, p= 0.0029.
Conclusions: By studying the prognostic factors will be able to obtain a more accurate preoperative documentation, which will facilitate better identification of groups of patients who are susceptible of recurrence.


text:
Portland, Oregon – Moving Forward Restoration LLC has been around for fifteen years now, so they know how to handle accidents or damages which may creep up on any home, most occurring at times least expected. Structures are the first thing that will take a hit, but the problem could go as far as to include belongings. Hence, before such ever happens, the company boasts of IICRC certification and houses the right people for the job, committed to preventing things from getting out of hand.
"With our combination of experience, equipment, and service, you won't find a better restoration company anywhere around. We'll do whatever it takes to fix your property, and can even do inspections and cleanup in areas such as your crawl space to stop potential problems before they happen," reads an excerpt from their website. With the mission of Moving Forward Restoration LLC made loud and clear, prospective clients need not worry about inferior work. While most would turn to cheaper and inexperienced contractors to take on the job, the risk here is longevity and cost-friendly alternatives.
Water damage can be a killer, something most may not immediately see. Water can easily seep into baseboards, carpets, or even walls–things that will not be immediately visible to the naked eye. Once the first sign of a water-related issue pops up, it would be best to seek help from Moving Forward Restoration LLC to make sure that the problem does not get out of hand. Technicians are backed by the latest cutting-edge restoration equipment like the KleenRite Mega 3 Flood Extractor and the LGR Revolution and LGR Evolution dehumidifiers for water damage.
The fact that the company comes with the right people and equipment is technically scratching the surface. The solutions go on from there with the company's advanced equipment with powerful, natural cleaners like Benefect and Mold Express to keep families safe while the professionals buckle down to work. Hence, not only are clients assured of quality work but healthy upkeep as well with these natural-based solutions. More information can be found at https://plus.google.com/105562904215284809456.
Moving Forward Restoration LLC is the professional company to turn to. They are located at 2528 SE Holgate Blvd Portland OR 97202. Interested personnel may schedule appointments through phone at (503) 766-5253. The company can be visited at http://www.movingforwardrestoration.com/.
Media Contact
Company Name: Moving Forward Restoration LLC
Contact Person: JooLee Brown
Email: email@example.com
Phone: (503) 766-5253
Address:2528 SE Holgate Blvd
City: Portland
State: Oregon
Country: United States
Website: www.movingforwardrestoration.com/


text:
As with any industry, the web API space faces different approaches to standardization. Not least of which are the differences between how API providers choose to define their APIs in a machine readable way with API specifications and description languages.
API definitions have emerged as ways to annotate API functionalities, and there are still many out there catering to varying web service architectures. Read more


text:
W.B.S.C. OCEANIA Baseball
Email: Chet Gray
American Samoa Baseball and Softball
Saipan Baseball League
Development Officer
DO Atley Kazuma
Baseball Division Softball Division
|Oceania Softball Confederation
|The Baseball Confederation of Oceania was established in 1989, it currently has 14 member nations. Baseball arrived in most parts of Oceania as a result of USA influence; particularly following World War I. The Confederation's objectives are to represent the interests of member baseball federations and to foster the development and participation in baseball activities and conduct WBSC Qualification chamionships for U12, U15,U18 U23 & Senior (Men and Women) within the Oceania Region.
|On August 2, 2005, the Oceania Softball Confederation was established by representatives of nine of the 13 member nations of Oceania's National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and ISF members at a meeting in Palau. A constitution was approved and elections were held for officers as well as executive board committee members. The Confederation's objectives are to represent the interests of member softball federations and to foster the development and participation in softball activities within the Oceania Region. ISF VP/Oceania Bob Steffy, who is Secretary General/Treasurer of the Guam NOC, was elected president of the Oceania Softball Confederation.
Oceaia Baseball Softball Confederation (OBSC;
Discussed in 2017 and to be ratified formally by the Baseball Confederation of Oceania (BCO) and Oceania Softball Confederation (OSC), the OCEANIA governing bodies for baseball and softball, respectively. Under OBSC's organizational structure, BCO and OSC now serve as the Baseball Division and Softball Division of OBSC. Each division is governed by an Executive Committee, while the OBSC is governed by an Executive Board.
OBSC's members hold the rights to organize and select National Teams. This exclusive authority of the OBSC and its Members in each constituent country to sanction and regulate the sport of baseball and softball applies in the territories in which the OBSC has an associated National Federation.
Discussions to merge baseball and softball world governing bodies were sparked by a Memorandum of Understanding that saw baseball and softball leaders agree to form a joint bid by WBSC to be added to the 2020 Olympics Games sports program.
organizational structure
The WBSC Oceania is governed by the Executive Board,
The Baseball Division which has fourteen members:is governed by an Executive Committee, president, secretary general, 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, three to four members at large
The Softball Division that has thirteen members is governed by an Executive Committee: president, secretary general, 1st vice president, 2nd vice president, Secretary General, two at-large members,


text:
The Hancocks were a family of merchants in Boston, Massachusetts, during the eighteenth century. The collection includes materials about transactions with female merchants as well as letters from Mary Hancock Perkins to her son.Women, Finance, and Investments > Business Owners (boxes 2-6 and 11)Letters, receipts, and accounts document transactions with various female merchants. The women sold a range of items, including butter and other dairy products, wine and spirits, and yarn and textiles. Women at home and Abroad > Letters (box 17)The collection also contains one folder of letters written to Ebenezer Hancock by his mother while he was a student at Harvard College between 1756 and 1760. She gives advice on his moral character and his studies, as well as discussing more mundane topics, such as spoons and the shirts and stockings she made for him. In a letter written on January 17, 1757, she advised:
Don't you run into any of those extravagancies and Follies that many of the young scholars run into. Study to preserve a good name and Character, that will be a lasting advantage to you, for a good name is better than precious oyntment. Keep carefully in your proper employ during the hours of study. If any riots, vain projects or frolicks are on foot amongst the youngsters, by all means, avoid them. My son if sinners entice thee Consent them not.


text:
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — New Mexicans could have longer waits for a doctor or specialist as demand grows for medical services because of an aging population and expanded insurance coverage under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), legislative auditors said Wednesday.
A report released by the Legislative Finance Committee said state residents could encounter growing problems of access to medical care due to the potential need of 2,000 physicians, 3,000 registered nurses and as many as 800 dentists.
Up to 172,000 uninsured New Mexicans are expected to receive medical coverage next year either through an expansion of Medicaid or a state-run health insurance exchange. More than 400,000 New Mexicans lack health care coverage.
"The number of health care professionals and their maldistribution throughout the state cannot adequately meet current demand, let alone the additional pressures brought about by the newly insured in 2014," the report said.
"In the near term, the lack of supply will result in longer wait times to see a provider and more difficulty accessing specialists. As New Mexico's population expands and becomes proportionately older, the state can expect even greater health care access problems."
Auditors said "it's unlikely that New Mexico will experience a train wreck" in 2014 but there will be a gradual deterioration of access to health care.
Auditors recommended the state take a number of steps to increase the number of health care providers, including physician assistants and nurse practitioners who can help ease the shortage of doctors.
"About half of the population is basically healthy and can be cared for by nurse practitioners and physician assistants, a professional group that can be trained more quickly and at less cost than physicians," the report said.
However, New Mexico produces more physicians than it does nurse practitioners. From 2007 to 2011, the state's public colleges and universities educated 234 nurse practitioners, and 263 physicians came out of the New Mexico's medical school. There were 79 physician assistants educated during that same time.
The report said the total number of registered nurse degrees from New Mexico schools dropped from 2007 to 2011 despite the state providing $28 million to nursing programs since 2004.
Auditors suggested the state's Medical Board should consider expand the role of physician assistants by giving them more independence to practice outside the supervision of a doctor.
Other recommendations in the report include increasing money for programs to train physicians in family medicine, expanding student loan repayment programs for physicians and reviewing licensing requirements for all health care professionals to eliminate possible barriers for recruiting more providers to New Mexico.
Auditors said New Mexico needs to change the delivery of health care so that patients with chronic illnesses, who use a greater share of medical services, get more coordinated care.
"New Mexico should shift its emphasis from sick care to wellness and prevention, thus redefining the health care workforce and delivery of health care services beyond the traditional clinical setting," the report said.
The recruitment and training of medical professionals needs to reflect those changes in how health care is provided, auditors said.
At a committee hearing on the audit, Dr. Michael Landen, the state epidemiologist, said New Mexico needed to not only increase the number of medical providers in the state but address disparities in health care access.
Southeastern New Mexico was most lacking in health care coverage, he said. That largely rural area has the highest rate of cancer deaths but the lowest number of oncologists.
"We can't just allow our health care resources to end up where they will, distributed where they will," said Landen.
See also:
- New Hampshire faces Medicaid provider shortage
- Sanders: Make more primary care doctors
- Personal physician shortage looms, experts say


text:
Hello all, just wanted to share my newly created "beast".
This is just a flow drill for the first of the 5 basic Kata (shotokan based).
Every small bunkai part should ofcourse be treated and trained in its own right, and i just put this together, because i like these kata drills!
Feel free to comment


text:
On Friday, a Mexican court hit Yahoo with a $2.7 billion judgment, ruling that Yahoo was in breach of a contract with a former partner, Ideas Interactivas.
The judgement, which is not final and Yahoo will fight, would reduce Yahoo's 2012 year-end cash balance by nearly 40%.
If the judgement were to be enforced, the loss would be a disaster for Yahoo – especially at a time when its stock is finally on the rise due Yahoo's plans to spend its large cash pile buying back stock.
On Wall Street, analysts are confused about the whole thing.
JP Morgan's note on the matter is titled: "Little Clarity on $2.7B Non-Final Judgment."
He writes: "We believe the plaintiffs Worldwide Directories and Ideas Interactivas' alleged claims of breach of contract, breach of promise, and lost profits arise from contracts related to a yellow pages listings service called Yahoo! Paginas Utiles announced in April 2003 according to Noticiasdot.com. The website at www.paginasutiles.com.mx is no longer active and it is unclear what happened to the partnership."
"It's not clear how the Mexican court arrived at the $2.7B figure."
Get the latest Yahoo stock price here.


text:
James Franco is never one to be shy to say what's on his mind. And at the opening night of the 2010 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah, he said that he would be sad to see his "Spider-Man" franchise cast mates go.
"I think Tobey [Maguire]'s the best Peter Parker around," James, who starred as Harry Osborn in the first installment of the superhero trilogy, told Access Hollywood at the Sundance premiere of his latest film, "Howl," on Thursday.
And he added that seeing director Sam Raimi leave the franchise (as was announced in recent weeks) wouldn't be easy.
"I know that Sam Raimi was so attached to that character and those movies and it was very close to his heart," he said. "It was the perfect franchise for Sam to work on, so I'm sad for him."
Still, James said he had hope for the upcoming Marc Webb-directed reboot, due in 2012.
"I could be proven wrong and there's some young Peter Parker," he said. "I hope they don't rush into it with this new group because everyone still has the old one in mind. The Batman franchise, they had some time to turn it around and make it something new."
As for James himself, he's onto a number of new things – including his guest arc on "30 Rock" and the starring role in "Howl," a biopic of Beat Generation poet Allen Ginsberg.
"I [have] been a fan of Ginsberg since I was about 15 or 16," James told Access, adding that the script sold him on the project. "It was a very unconventional script — I think there might have been illustrations in [it]."
And the actor's not quite done with his soap opera stint on "General Hospital" – he brought his own crew to the set and the results will be displayed as an art show at Deitch Projects in New York City in May, which will in turn become another episode of the daytime show.
"We're going to bring some of the cast out from 'General Hospital' and we'll film one more meta-episode at Deitch Projects," he said.
Related Content from AccessHollywood.com:
VIEW THE PHOTOS: James Franco
PLAY IT NOW: Dish Of Salt: 2010 Golden Globes - Jane Krakowski Shows Of Her Engagement Ring
PLAY IT NOW: Sneak Peek: James Franco On 'General Hospital'
MORE ACCESS ON THESE TOPICS: James Franco - Spider-Man - Sundance - Movies - Geek Chic


text:
Journal Article
© Jul 2013 Volume 11 Issue 3, ICICKM 2012, Editor: Fernando Chaparro Osorio, pp185 - 279
Look inside Download PDF (free)
Abstract: It is recognised and accepted by business leaders and academic scholars alike that people (human resources) are an organisation's most critical assets in the contemporary knowledge economy. While this may be true, this rhetoric is often not matched by the reality of employment practices related to this important yet ambiguous resource. The purpose of this paper is to review the current situation with respect to the question of people as valuable resources in the intellectual capital and knowledge management paradigms. Our contention is that human resources pivotal to the success of modern business enterprises, irrespective of their sizes. This paper's empirical basis is achieved by presenting research data made by the authors on the relationship between psychosocial variables and human resource practices on behaviours associated with intellectual capital and knowledge sharing. A positive relationship has been found between attitudes, subjective norms, and self‑efficacy on knowledge sharing behaviour. Besides this, a positive correlation was found between the concept of psychological capital and knowledge sharing. With respect to human resource practices, the paper includes a review of research undertaken on management's perception on the importance of measuring human resources, some organisations' attempts to achieve this, and the current barriers towards the measurement of value. Current research on the relationship of knowledge sharing and human resource practices is presented. The paper concludes with a discussion on the authors' observations of the value of human resources in the current state of the theoretical and practical considerations of intellectual capital and knowledge sharing, and their suggestions on a way forward in this developing area of ICKM.
Keywords: human capital, human resource value measurement, intangible assets, knowledge sharing, psychological capital
Share |


text:
Tom Hardy Articles
My anticipated films of 2012: February
by Paul Joyce
After the broad spectrum of action and character-focused films of January, did the directors dry up from all the post-Christmas booze? Doesn't look like it! However February does seem a VERY odd mix of films, but at least there should be something for everyone. Rampart Woody Harrelson, a corrupt veteran cop, is on a downwards […]


text:
Landslides triggered by an earthquake in Indonesia have buried 644 people under the rubble, officials said after a the quake hit the northern part of the region earlier this week.
All 644 missing are likely to be confirmed dead, the official said. The landslides obliterated three villages in Indonesia, completely wiping out the local communities of Pulau Aiya, Lubuk Lawe and Jumena.
A 400-person wedding party is among the 644 buried under the rubble, according to the official.
U.S. & World
The day's top national and international news.
The government's death toll after the quake is officially counted at 715. It could rise up to 1,300.
Get more: MSNBC
Copyright AP - Associated Press


text:
Event box
Print the page Add to a Calendar using iCal Share page on Facebook Add to Google Calendar Share page on Twitter
PADS Outreach Services
PADS Lake County provides outreach services to persons who may be homeless or at risk of homelessness. PADS staff will meet with community members to assess, engage and provide information and resources to get or stay out of homelessness.
- Date:
- Tuesday, May 14, 2019 Show more dates
- Time:
- 3:00pm - 5:00pm
- Location:
- Study Room 6
- Categories:
- Adult Library Program


text:
Silly comment
- For many years the West Gauteng Branch invited people to its monthly meetings. It usually advertises "Entrance Fee: R5,00 for refreshments". This was the case again with our latest meeting, the subject being: My Biggest Genealogy Breakthrough. Eight Speakers. Eight stories. Five minutes each.
- Francois Greeff commented on Rootsweb: "Please note that the West Gauteng Branch of the GSSA will 'sell' the right to hear eight speakers to you for R5,00. This in spite of the fact that the speakers 'donate' their speeches".
- Stella Smuts replied appropriately: "R5.00 for refreshments is not much to ask! Considering what a cup of coffee costs in a restaurant these days - and that without a slice of cake!
- Silly comment, Francois. -- Japie Bosch, vice-chairman, West Gauteng Branch.


text:
'Conan The Barbarian' Returning With Arnold Schwarzenegger for 'The Legend of Conan'!
If you think of Arnold Schwarzenegger's long career as an action star, his career-launching title role in 'Conan The Barbarian' comes to mind (or at least it should come to mind). Fans of this hit movie now have something to celebrate as it's just been announced that the star will reprise his role for a 'Conan The Barbarian' reboot titled 'The Legend of Conan'!
Deadline was first to report the announcement made by Universal Pictures, who have just inked a deal to reunite this famous movie star with the role that essentially launched his career. Writer/producer Frederick Morgan is said to have hatched the story and will possibly be tackling production duties as well, along with Paradox Entertainment CEO Fredrik Malmberg, of whose company owns the rights to 'Conan The Barbarian.'
Although the official plot has yet to be announced, Malmberg has given out some details to hold us over. According to him, "The original ['Conan'] ended with Arnold on the throne as a seasoned warrior, and this is the take of the film we will make… It's that Nordic Viking mythic guy who has played the role of king, warrior, soldier and mercenary, and who has bedded more women than anyone, nearing the last cycle of his life. He knows he'll be going to Valhalla, and wants to go out with a good battle." He goes on to say that his vision for the film skips over Jason Momoa's storyline in the 2011 'Conan The Barbarian' reboot and that of the previous 'Conan the Destroyer.'
"I always loved the Conan character and I'm honored to be asked to step into the role once again," said Schwarzenegger. "I can't wait to work with Universal and the great team of Fredrik Malmberg and Chris Morgan to develop the next step of this truly epic story."
What do you think? Are you excited to see Arnold Schwarzenegger as the hulking Conan again? What would you like to see happen in 'The Legend of Conan'? Let us know in the comments!


text:
Just saw this link at the GearPage.
Trey with a Black Walnut AT-3 1987 part 1
Trey with a Black Walnut AT-3 1987 part 2
Starting in 1972, Time Guitars produced incredible handmade guitars until the late 80's. This forum is a meeting place and clearing house for all things related to these great guitars!
Moderator: Moderator Team
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 2 guests


text:
In my quest to finish all of the recipes in Dorie Greenspan's book Baking: From My Home to Yours, I arrived at a recipe, Marshmallows, that, being egg-white-based, is humidity-sensitive. It was rainy and damp for a good week around here, and I was foiled in my plan to make the marshmallows in time to post them last Tuesday. But this week was gloriously dry and crisp Spring weather, just perfect for marshmallows, so I whipped up a (half) batch.
I've always liked marshmallows, although not so much in hot chocolate or in baked goods. S'mores (marshmallow + graham cracker + chocolate) are good, but mostly I like to eat marshmallows plain. And stale. To me the best marshmallows are stiff but still chewy, almost a taffy consistency. On the other end of the spectrum, the "marshmallows" in breakfast cereals such as Lucky Charms - little hard nuggets - are beyond the pale. I was interested to see the texture of Dorie's marshmallows.
n.o.e.'s notes:
- The recipe for marshmallows was chosen for the Tuesdays With Dorie group by Judy and you can find the recipe on her 2008 post. There is an omission in the book; one Tablespoon of sugar that is mentioned in the ingredient list but not in the instructions. Dorie later cleared up the mystery:
- I've never made marshmallows before, and there are recipes that don't involve egg whites, and recipes - such as Dorie's - that do. The basic method for these marshmallows involves 3 elements: beaten egg whites (stiff but still glossy), gelatin (bloomed in cool water then heated until liquid), and sugar syrup (boiled without stirring until precisely 265 degrees). The three components are prepared separately, and simultaneously(!), and then beaten together, producing a bowl of frothy, shiny, meringue, which is then spread out on a shallow pan to set. I'm never confident about my sugar syrup into egg white skills, but it worked out well for me this time, although the whisk beater slung sugar syrup all over the bowl and onto the counter as I poured it into the beaten egg whites.I'm sorry about the mysterious 1 tablespoon sugar -- it was meant to be added to the egg whites once they started to thicken. The little bit of sugar shouldn't make a difference in the marshmallows, it's there to ever-so-slightly stabilize the egg whites and make it easier to beat them without overbeating.
- I made half a recipe, although I really wanted to make 2/3 recipe because of the amount of egg whites and open gelatin packets I had on hand. But the math was a little daunting for me (did I really say that?) so I dropped back to the easier calculations for halving the recipe.
- Dorie gives several flavoring options for the marshmallows, and a simple internet search will produce tons of creative flavor/color combinations for homemade marshmallows. I decided to go with an almond flavor combination. Almond: the little black dress of flavors.
- To the basic recipe I added the following flavorings, based loosely on the flavor of this recipe from the Washington Post:
1/2 tsp espresso powder
1.5 tsp vanilla extract
3/4 tsp almond extract
1.5 tsp amaretto
I stirred all of these into the gelatin mixture before beating into the syrup/egg white combination.
- My half recipe nearly filled a parchment-lined toaster-oven tray.
- I used potato starch to coat the marshmallows to keep them from sticking, but, really, mine weren't all that sticky. I was able to use the same knife to cut the whole bunch, without having to wash down the blade in the middle of cutting.
the verdict:
I found the marshmallows to be quite tender, not-too-sweet, not at all chewy, and quite subtle (but noticeable) in the almond department. So, while they hardly resembled the stale stiffness of my usual marshmallow ideal, they were lovely nonetheless. I'm looking forward to sharing them with my book group later this week (and I'm leaving the box uncovered in the hopes that they might get the littlest bit stale!)


text:
Currently the tuition fee payable by full-time students on postgraduate research programmes is RMB 80,000 per year. It normally takes three years to complete a full-time PhD programme.
The Department of Chemistry PhD degree programme is a strategic research collaboration between XJTLU and the University of Liverpool, and is based at XJTLU. Upon successful completion of your programme you will receive a degree from the University of Liverpool, which is recognised by the UK's Department of Education as well as China's Ministry of Education.
Students on this programme are formally registered with the University of Liverpool as off-site postgraduate research students. You will carry out research on XJTLU premises under the supervision of the supervisory team.
As a PhD student you will be appointed a designated primary (local) supervisor at XJTLU, who is a full-time member of academic staff. In addition, you will also have a designated secondary supervisor based at the University of Liverpool.
The normal length of full-time PhD programme is three years. At the end of three years' full-time study, you can apply for an extension of one year to complete the writing of your dissertation. Part-time PhD degrees usually take four to seven years.
As a registered full-time PhD student, you have the opportunity to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months. Your accommodation and travel fees will be covered by XJTLU and the University of Liverpool.
Full-time PhD students are funded to attend local and international conferences during their studies.
Key benefits of PhD study at XJTLU:
- Our PhD programme equips you with a range of professional skills to help you maximise your future employability
- Our supervisors will guide you through one of the most intellectually satisfying experiences of your life
- Supervision from respected academics at both XJTLU and the University of Liverpool
- PhD students have dedicated travel budgets for participating in international conferences
- The chance to apply for a research visit to the University of Liverpool for up to three months
- Opportunities to work as a teaching assistant and develop crucial academic skills.
Please check the FAQ for further information about studying for a PhD at XJTLU.
Potential supervisorsView all potential supervisors
Full-time students
Part-time students
For part-time students, tuition fee payable is RMB 60,000 per year. Part-time PhD study is typically completed in four to seven years.
Fee waiver
Fees are waived for students who are awarded an XJTLU PhD scholarship.
Specific funded PhD projects are available that have a scholarship covering the tuition fee and a monthly stipend. Please visit scholarships for specific financial information.
Entry requirements
We accept a wide variety of academic qualifications for entry onto our PhD programme. Please see our entry requirements for additional information.
How to apply
All applications for a PhD programme should start with you emailing potential supervisors about either a specific funded project or about your idea for a self-funded project.
They can help you with the next stages of the application process and you can also find out more information on our how to apply section.