text:
"Erfurt is a honeypot. A town would have to stand here even if the city had just been razed to the ground." So mused Martin Luther, the most famous resident of Thuringia's state capital. While the father of the Reformation could also have acclaimed it as a fine little city bursting with character, ever the pragmatist, he got to the nub because a location at the heart of Germany – and Europe – was the making of ERFURT. While profits from woad helped fill coffers, its drip-feeds of finance were trade routes east–west from Paris to Russian city Novgorod, and north–south from the Baltic to Italy. Such was its wealth that the medieval city was hailed as "Efurtia turrita" because of its ninety spires.
With the merchants came progressive ideas and liberal attitudes. Luther's free thinking was nurtured at Erfurt's prestigious university, renowned as a cradle of humanism. Centuries later, in 1970, open-minded Erfurt hosted ice-breaker Ostpolitik talks between West and East Germany. Though the largest city in Thuringia, Erfurt is pocket-sized, its easygoing Altstadt a traditional German townscape of the sort largely obliterated elsewhere by bombs and developers, and with a dynamo university that adds a sheen of modern style and passable nightlife. Put the two together and what's not to like? Few honeypots taste sweeter.
Erfurt has few set pieces; it's as an ensemble that the city impresses, with any street in the centre worth exploring, especially as you can walk from one side to the other in about twenty minutes. The axes of Erfurt's central Altstadt are the Episcopal powerbase Domplatz; Fischmarkt, the civic heart; and Anger, a broad plaza at the head of the shopping streets. North of the centre in the studenty Andreasviertel and around the Augustinerkloster are especially photogenic quarters. Drop the map and explore by instinct.
Book through Rough Guides' trusted travel partners
Germany features
The latest articles, galleries, quizzes and videos.


text:
The Cal Ripken Sunday School Baseball League is holding registrations through Feb. 28.
Registrations forms can be picked up at the West New Bern Recreation Center or online at www.nbssl.com.
The league is for ages 7 to 12. The season begins on Apr. 8.
For more information, contact league president Mike Swindell at 252-571-4335.
Registration is underway for Bam-Bam T-Ball at Twin Rivers YMCA. Bam-Bam T-Ball is for children ages 2 1/2 to 5 years old and their parents. T-ball games will be played on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. The season runs from March 14 through May 2.
The cost is $30 for YMCA members and $40 for non-members and includes a team shirt. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
Bam-Bam T-Ball is a program designed to introduce preschool aged children to baseball and to give them a basic knowledge of the game. The focus is on learning, not winning. Children and parents participate together in order to strengthen the learning and the parent-child bond. This is a program that your preschooler will love!
Volunteer coaches are also needed.
For more information contact Tara Moore, Twin Rivers YMCA Sports Director, at 638-8799 or at firstname.lastname@example.com.
New Bern Babe Ruth Baseball League will hold scouting tryouts on Saturday, Apr. 6 at 6 p.m. at Cutler Field at the West New Bern Recreation.
Tryouts are open to new coming players who did not play last spring. Notes: If you played in the spring of 2012, you will remain on the team that you were placed on.
New Bern Little League and West Craven Little League are pleased to announce their merger into a new league stretching from Catfish Lake Road across Hwy. 70 north throughout Craven County.
The name of the new League will be Twin Rivers Little League. The new league will utilize West Craven Park as their hub and will also play games and have practices at Creekside Park.
Registration will run through Feb. 23. The registration fee for the Major, Minor and Rookie division is $80. There will be a multiple child discount of $15 for each additional child in the family. Registration fee for T-Ball is $65 for the first child and $50 for each additional child. You can sign up at ON DECK Sports in James City or at the Town Hall in Vanceboro Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. We will also have registration days at the New Bern Mall from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Feb. 9, and at Farm Life Gym on Feb. 9 and 16 from 10 a.m.to 3 p.m.You can visit our website at www.trllbaseball.com for additional information.
Children between the ages of 5-12 before May 1 are encouraged to come out and join the league. You must have a certified birth certificate (no photocopies) and a present proof of address to register.
Registration has begun at The Twin Rivers YMCA for their 14-18 year old basketball league.
Anyone interested can sign up at the front desk at the YMCA. The deadline to register is
Feb. 22.
The games will be played on Friday evenings during March and April. The cost for YMCA members is $40 and $60 for non-members. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
For additional information contact Tara Moore, Twin Rivers YMCA Sports Director at 252-637-8799 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Registration is now open for 4 vs. 4 basketball leagues at Twin Rivers YMCA for ninth grade and up. There are two leagues � one for ninth grade through 12th grade and another for adults age 18 and up.
You may sign up as an individual and you will be placed on a team, or teams may sign up as a group.
Games will be played on Sunday afternoons, beginning Nov, 6 and ending Dec. 11, and will be played between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. Each session will be a minimum of six games. A single elimination tournament to determine the Adult Basketball League champions (one for each league) will be played by all participating teams of the league.
The cost for individuals is $25 or $150 per team, with a minimum of four players and a maximum of six players per team. Financial assistance is available.
You can register at the front desk at Twin Rivers YMCA. For more information call or email Tara Moore at 638-8799 or email@example.com.
The Twin Rivers YMCA will be offering an American Red Cross Lifeguard Course for a series of weekends beginning Feb. 22. Classes are also available in March, April and May.
Participants must be 15 years of age or older and pass the swim test consisting of 100 yards front crawl, 100 yards breaststroke. There�s also a timed retrieval of a 10-pound weight. The cost for the class is $215 for YMCA members and $265 for non-members. Certifications earned upon successful completion of the class are The American Red Cross Lifeguard Training, American Red Cross CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer and American Red Cross First Aid. All participants must bring a bathing suit the first night of their class since they will be getting in the water & they MUST attend all classes within that session. The Life Guard Class times are Fridays from 6-7 p.m., Saturdays 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. and Sundays from 2-5:30 p.m.. To sign up for the Life Guard Course you can pick up the form from the front desk at our YMCA.
For additional information, please contact either Susan Decker or Skip Nitardy or Susan Decker at 638-8799 or email email@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com.
The N.C. Stingerz Elite 18U showcase team is looking to add two to three players. Their special needs are pitcher, middle infield and catcher.
They play high level college showcase events. In the fall, they play against several colleges (D-I, D-II, D-III, JUCO). If your goal is to play college softball, they have the college contacts and coaching experience to make that happen.
The Stingerz Elite recently had several players sign to play at the next level. Contact coach David Mixon at 910-385-5617.
The Havelock Girls Softball League is seeking volunteers interested in serving on its board.
Chartered through Babe Ruth Softball, the fast-pitch league is in need of a president, vice president, secretary, coach coordinator, player agent, concessions manager, equipment manager and member at-large. Board members are not required to have a child participating in the league.
The positions must be filled by Feb. 15 for the league to continue. Without the league, district lines would be redrawn and Havelock players would have to travel to either Newport or New Bern to participate in girls softball.
The league typically has more than 100 girls ages 5 to 18 playing fast-pitch softball.
For more information or to volunteer, email email@example.com.
Craven County Recreation & Parks Department is offering youth beginner tennis lessonsheld at West New Bern Recreation Center on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Classes will be held on Tuesday nights for four weeks. Fee for the class is $45 per person. Pre-registration is required. For more information, call Mark Seymour at 636-6606 or email at email@example.com.
New Bern Parks and Recreation will be offering a senior fitness program free of charge. Come join us at Stanley White Recreation Center every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Senior Fitness offers participants an open gym to ride stationary bikes, stretch, lift weights, and or chart laps around the gym. Come participate and �be active and stay active.�
For more information please contact Andrew Webb at 639-2922 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Spring soccer registration is underway for children ages 3-9 at The Twin Rivers YMCA. The games will be held on Saturday mornings. Practices will be held Monday through Wednesday evenings depending on age and team assignment.
Games will be on Saturday mornings for all age groups. The season runs from March 4 to May 4. The cost for YMCA members is $55 and $75 for non-members. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
This program is designed to help your child learn key skills such as passing, shooting & working together as a team. There are no tryouts and everybody gets to play an equal amount of time.
Volunteer coaches are also needed.
For more information contact Tara Moore, Twin Rivers YMCA Sports Director, at 252-637-8799 or by email at firstname.lastname@example.com.
New Bern Area recreational soccer is open to all players from ages 5-16. There are no tryouts associated with recreational soccer and the costs are substantially lower due to volunteer coaches and no travel at the younger age groups. Anyone who registers for recreational soccer is placed on an age and sex appropriate team without regard to skill or experience and everyone plays approximately equal time.
Play for NBASA ages U-5-U10 is Saturday, Feb. 16 to Apr. 20. Play for NBASA/ECSA ages U12-U14 is to be announced.
Register on-line at www.nbasa.com. Subject to available space. Information is available at ww.nbasa.com or call 635-6700.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Where are you at with your fleet right now? What are you loving? What are you having doubts about? What would you recommend to people that may not have all those wonderful toys available to play with?
Freelancer DUR- Love at first sight. My day 1 ship.
300i- Nothing special, but I can't stop staring at it. Thought about making it a 350R. Not sure.
MISC Prospector - Still in concept, but it's a concept that I dig.
Caterpillar- I can't wait to see what configurations I can pull off.
Vanguard Warden- I know that there is a lot of backlash on the vanguard going around, but I have faith that after some tuning that she'll be a mean machine. I would love some feedback from others on her.
Hornet Ghost- Seems like such a good ship for getting places that you shouldn't be.
Hull B- Another concept, but seems like such a good little money maker.
Herald- Looking forward to taking her out and putting some miles on her.
Buccaneer- I like the style, let's see how it feels when it's out.
Cutlass Black- I know, it's too big to be a great fighter, it's too small to be a great transport and pretty ugly to boot. To me, it seems like a great jack-of-all trades ship.
Reliant Kore- I just am not sure if I am ever going to take this thing out. At least I can upgrade it to something and have LTI.
85x- Got it as a future upgrade. I may keep her ... have to wait and see.
Gladius Valiant- I am feeling some buyers remorse. I am not much of a dogfighter, but plan on working on that soon. For those of you with some skill on the stick, is a Gladius even worth it? Should I get a hornet? A Sabre?
State of the fleet
For general Org talk.
1 post • Page 1 of 1
- Posts: 336
- Joined: Mon Jun 16, 2014 2:09 am
1 post • Page 1 of 1
Who is online
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
Let *$\mathbb R$ a field of non-standard real numbers (or any real closed field) equipped with its natural generalized metric $d(x,y)=|x-y|$. Equip *$\mathbb R^2$ and *$\mathbb R^3$ with the $\ell^1$-(generalized)-metric.
Question: Does there exist an homeomorphism between *$\mathbb R^3$ and *$\mathbb R^2$?
Well, this is the simplest subquestion of the most general one
Question: Is there anybody developing non standard Algebraic Topology? If not, is there any particular reason?
Thanks in advance,


text:
Accounts and Accountability
In fact, it is widely accepted that Accountability really refers to police chiefs being accountable to the Home Office. The Home Office is run by people who have never been burgled, do not live on streets with the likes of Adam Swellings, and who think groceries cost £20/week. This enables them to be objective about crime and to fully understand the need for "performance analyses" and "strategic priorities".
When I first read that patients are to have a say in how their local NHS services are run, I thought someone had taken Accountability to a ludicrous extreme. Fortunately, I am pleased to discover that patients will come to their conclusion based on a series of indicators decided by the government, thereby keeping the ultimate rating safely in the hands of the people who know best. That way, hospitals based in the most deprived areas, with the worst health records, who are swamped with the sick and injured and who can't afford to pay enough staff to treat them, can get the cut in funding they deserve.
I soon hope to see Mops* able to rate their local police forces based on ratings handed out by the Home Office. If they feel they are getting a poor service, they should soon see a reduction in the funding of the force that has let them down. This will solve the problem overnight, as police forces will soon realise that they should put all their efforts and budget into gaining a good rating according to these guidelines, rather than wasting it all fighting crime.
*Mops = Members of the Public
'Diary of an On-Call Girl' is available in all good bookstores and online.


text:
|Send News. Want a reply? Read this. More in the FAQ. News Forum - All Forums - Mobile - PDA - RSS Headlines Twitter
The Total War Wiki has the details on a new Patch 4 that's now available for Total War: ROME II, Creative Assembly's historical strategy sequel. The notes are pretty short, in that way that War and Peace is, so here's a useful summary: "This update includes major AI improvements related to the constructions of new buildings, food supply management, creation of armies, technology researches and tactics used during battles, making the AI more organised and challenging. Further tweaks and improvements have been made to the diplomacy, missiles, melee units and much more." They are not through yet, as they say Patch 5 will enter public beta testing next week, offering "further technical optimisations and improvements to gameplay, balance and usability."
Copyright © 1996-2019 Stephen Heaslip. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Privacy Policy. Manage Cookie Settings.
News CGI copyright © 1999-2019 James "furn" Furness &
Blue's News.
All rights reserved.
Chatbear v1.4.0/blue++: Page generated 27 June 2019, 01:03.
Chatbear Announcements.


text:
Thirty homemade ornaments to make with your kids for keepsakes this Christmas, or just for fun!
I especially love the globe ornaments, so I even included a section of just those!
Six keepsake ornaments. Ten globe ornaments. And even fourteen homemade ornaments that the kids can make!
So call the kids over as you scroll through these and decide which ornament you'll make today! [And then choose another to make tomorrow! I think you'll have enough to do one each day until Christmas!]
keepsake ornaments:
|Salt Dough Handprints:
Under the Table & Dreaming
|Wrapped Up Photo:
Toddler Approved
|Time Capsule Ornament:
Cleverly Inspired
|Shell Vacation Keepsake:
Paint Cut Paste
|Salt Dough Initials:
The Imagination Tree
|Handprint Snowman:
Little Bit Funky
globe ornaments:
|Marble Painted:
Kids Activities Blog
|Drip Painted Ornament:
|Pom Pom Ball:
Zakka Life
|Gum Drop Ornament:
Six in the Suburbs
|Snow Filled Globe:
According to Kelly
|Reindeer Ornament:
Little Wonders' Days
|Sequinned Ball:
Kid Giddy
|Fabric Scrap Ornament:
Zakka Life
|'I Spy' Ornament:
Craft Goodies
|Marshmallow Snowman:
Craft Goodies
homemade ornaments by the kids:
|Beaded Snowflake:
School Time Adventures
|Stained Glass Gingerbread:
|Paper Baubles:
Red Ted Art
|Salt Dough Trees:
The Imagination Tree
|Glittery Pine Cones:
Mom Spotted
|Beaded Star:
Mrs. Picasso's Art Room
|Woven Cardboard Stars:
The Crafty Crow
|Borax Crystal Snowflakes:
Happy Birdycake
|Sewn Felt Star:
Frugal Fun 4 Boys
|Popsicle Stick Snowflakes:
The Crafting Chicks
|Flared Christmas Trees:
The Ki Blog
|Button Christmas Tree:
hands on : as we grow
[guest post by Toddler Approved]
|Foam Santa Ornament:
Toddler Approved
|Popsicle Stick Tree:
Mom Spotted


text:
Automation and control system provider Opto 22 is readying the release of a new tool that will allow engineers to build and deploy mobile, web-based automation, monitoring, and control interfaces for a variety of device platforms regardless of OS, the company said.
Opto 22 has dubbed Groov, set to be released in April, a "human device interface" (HDI) rather than a human machine interface (HMI) because it "takes the regular HMI in a different direction: toward the tablet, smartphone, and other mobile devices that have become part of our home and professional lives," the company wrote in an email to Design News.
The idea behind the tool is to build mobile interfaces that -- like smartphone interfaces -- are more intuitive to how a person works, thinks, and uses a mobile device. Rather than looking clunky as some industrial machines can, the applications built using Groov are meant to be more contemporary, providing easily accessible system information on nearly any mobile device. The company stressed, however, that it does not intend the tool to replace HMIs but rather augment them on mobile platforms. The tool also is designed to work with Opto 22's SNAP PAC control system.
As described by the company in a whitepaper about Groov provided to Design News, the tool is relatively easy to use. It uses a web browser in which engineers can simply drag and drop a gadget, such as a gauge or button, onto the screen and choose a data tag for information from Opto 22's SNAP PAC control system. The tool is based on open standard interfaces so the interfaces will run on any devices that use a web browser, the company said.
Groov is comprised of a number of components, including Groov Box, an industrially hardened appliance that interfaces with Opto 22 control systems and runs the
Groov web application, storing the data from Groov interfaces. Groov Box uses separate network interfaces for the control system and the computer network.
Other components of the tool include the following: Groov Build, a web application's mode for creating a Groov project (the interface); Groov View, a web application's mode for running a groov project in any modern web browser; and Groov View for iOS, an iPhone and iPad version of the browser mode.
Once Groov is available, the suggested price for the product will be $1995, the company said.
Related posts:


text:
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Nature Crafts: How To Make Your Own Flower Press
I received some questions
about the flower and leaf press
I made for my
"Make your own Nature Explorer Kit"
I don't want to deprive any mini-naturalists
(or their mommies)
of summer fun so here are the super easy directions...
Cut scraps of cardboard
(I re-used a box from our garage)
into squares or rectangles (pick one, not both!).
You will need them to all be the same size.
I used my metal yard stick and a box cutter
on my big self-healing mat.
I cut one set to be 7" x 5" for the Frog Princess
and the other set to be 5" square for Mini- Saurus.
I cut 7 sheets of cardboard for each press.
You can cut more if you want to...
but my hand got tired
and I ran out of cardboard!
Then I let the girls decorate the cardboard
that would serve as the front and back covers
with my nature stamps and colored ink pads.
I then raided newsprint from
one of my college sketch pads
and trimmed it all
to the same size as the cardboard.
Allow several sheets to be sandwiched
between the cardboard layers.
I'm assuming you could use a newspaper
but I did not know if the ink would smudge off on the the flowers.
Stack them all up, lasagna-style with
layers of newsprint and cardboard serving as
the noodles and sauce!
Bundle it all up
with rubber bands running
horizontally and vertically
for equal pressure.
Easy Peasy flower (and leaf) press!
By the way, if you want to be super simple
you can just use a phone book
and sandwich the flowers/leaves
in pieces of waxed paper.
Mark your pages with tabs (like mini colored post-it notes)
so you'll know where to find your hidden treasures in a few days.
Posted by pink and green mama MaryLea
Labels: Create, Explore, Fall, Leaves, Nature Crafts, Recycle Crafts
Blog Archive
- ► 2013 (74)
- ► 2012 (164)
- ► 2011 (152)
- ► 2010 (172)
- * Rainbow Rice Eye Spy Bottle
- Make An Ocean In A Bag
- Wordless Wednesday: Rainbows Around the House
- Make Your Own Very Hungry Caterpillar
- Art On The Go! Re-Use That Diaper Caddy
- Rainbow Bath Time!
- Rainbow Sand
- Rainbow Rice Is Twice As Nice! Make Your Own Color...
- Rainbow Camp
- * Color My Driveway: DIY Cornstarch Sidewalk Paint...
- * Coffee Table Fairy Land
- Confessional Sunday: Five Questions Game
- Nature Crafts: How To Make Your Own Flower Press
- ▼ July (13)


text:
Disjoint Set
An implementation of a disjoint set data structure.
A disjoint set is a data structure to hold sets of items, providing efficient procedures for finding a representative of the set any item is contained in, and also for joining two sets together.
The user must provide a hash procedure and equality check procedure for the items to be stored in the data structure.
Procedures[procedure] (make-disjoint-set hash-function equality-test)
Returns a reference to a disjoint-set object.[procedure] (disjoint-set:make disjoint-set item)
Converts the given item into a disjoint set item, and adds it to the disjoint set. There is no usable output.[procedure] (disjoint-set:find disjoint-set item)
Returns a reference to the representative item of the set that the given item appears in.[procedure] (disjoint-set:union disjoint-set item-1 item-2)
Modifies the disjoint set, merging the sets represented by the given items. There is no usable output.
GPL version 3.0.
Needs srfi-69
Version History
- 1.0: initial release


text:
Windows - Other
Foxit Reader v2 3 Registered Full Version(New)
Download your torrents safely! And Anonymously!
Torrent info
Name:Foxit Reader v2 3 Registered Full Version(New)
Infohash: D2F1CD2028A6E7A13081976DC5A714992DE7499E
Total Size: 2.44 MB
Magnet: Magnet Download
Seeds: 0
Leechers: 0
Stream: Watch Full Movie @ Movie4u
Last Updated: 2015-09-04 20:13:44 (Update Now)
Torrent added: 2008-06-27 15:58:33
Torrent Files List
Foxit Reader v2.3 Registered Full Version(New).rar (Size: 2.44 MB) (Files: 1)
Foxit Reader v2.3 Registered Full Version(New).rar2.44 MB
trackerleech seeds
Torrent description
Foxit Reader v2.3 Registered Version
Foxit Reader is a free PDF document viewer and printer, with incredible small size (only 2.55 M download size), breezing-fast launch speed and rich feature set. Foxit Reader supports Windows Me/2000/XP/2003/Vista. Its core function is compatible with PDF Standard 1.7.
In the past, you've had to download a huge PDF reader from another software company, go through a lengthy installation process and wait for an annoying splash window to disappear just to open a PDF document. Moreover, if you want to annotate a PDF document, you have to pay US$299 to buy certain software.
Now with Foxit Reader, you don't have to endure such pain any more. The following is a list of compelling advantages of Foxit Reader:
* Incredibly small: The download size of Foxit Reader is only 2.55 M which is a fraction of Acrobat Reader 20 M size.
* Breezing-fast: When you run Foxit Reader, it launches instantly without any delay. You are not forced to view an annoying splash window displaying company logo, author names, etc.
* Annotation tool: Have you ever wished to annotate (or comment on) a PDF document when you are reading it? Foxit Reader allows you to draw graphics, highlight text, type text and make notes on a PDF document and then print out or save the annotated document.
* Text converter: You may convert the whole PDF document into a simple text file.
* High security and privacy: Foxit Reader highly respects the security and privacy of users and will never connect to the Internet without users' permission. While other PDF readers often silently connect to the Internet in the background. Foxit PDF Reader does not contain any spyware.
related torrents
Torrent namehealth leech seeds Size
PDF Foxit Reader v2 3 with Toolbar0 0 4.13 MB 0
Foxit Reader V2 3 Registered Version Rar0 0 2.00 MB 0


text:
| This talk page is for discussing the Karen article.
This includes commenting on the article, questioning whether it is correct, or adding suggestions for improvements
Questions about GTA games, not about the wiki page itself, should be asked at Community:Questions.Remember to always add your signature to the end of your comments/replies using four tildes:
- Discussion of spoilers has been archived to Talk:Karen/spoilers. Continue to use this page for any relevant discussion.
New Stuff
When Nico first sees Michelle's apartment he comments that the pillows on her couch still have tags on them. That's the first clue that something is up with her. - Romulusnr 05:44, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
- I don't think that means anything (nothing to do with working for the government anyway). I think that the joke there is that Michelle went out and bought all new stuff to impress Niko. Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 06:14, 20 February 2009 (UTC)
Another clue about Karen is that "Michelle" is inconsistent. Michelle's excuse for everything in her house being brand new is that she "likes things clean". However, she says later in the mission that she only recently moved to Liberty City, which would have been a better reason for all the new stuff. If anyone can understand what I'm trying to say, what do you think about adding the info? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 10:10, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
- I don't see why it shouldn't be added; it's true and was a big tip-off to me the first time I played that she wasn't who she said she was. That Thing There 19:11, 3 March 2009 (UTC)
- What makes you say Karen is inconsistent, maybe she is just a bad spy.
- I agree with the comment directly above mine. I think she just had trouble keeping her story straight. Ghost Leader 00:59, December 14, 2009 (UTC)
- What makes you say Karen is inconsistent, maybe she is just a bad spy.
Re-Merge with Michelle
This is something that I've been meaning to bring up for a while now. GTA IV is two years old, most people who are going to play it already have. What do people think about adding this content into the Michelle (GTA IV) article, using a conventional spoiler warning, perhaps under a Plot header? We would use the Michelle title (rather than the Karen title), so that it's not an instant spoiler (it's your choice to read after the warning). Thoughts? Biggest GTA Fan EverTalk 00:28, April 26, 2010 (UTC)
- I would say to merge it again. Their the same person just under different names. We should use the second name though. Do the same with Undercover Lover.--Gta-mysteries 00:33, April 26, 2010 (UTC)
It's been five years now since IV was released. I think a merge is long overdue. --Bluesboyjr (talk|edits) 13:01, 22 November 2013 (GMT)
I found Karen!
Ok, in the mission Late Checkout for Ray Boccino, while driving to the Majestic Hotel, I hit a Contender with a woman driving it. She looked exactly like Karen/Michelle (Same hairstyle, same color of jeans, and I could have sworn I saw that same coat). I attempted to kill her, but she got away. I also may have spotted her in the Superstar Cafe (again, she got away, I came there to start a massacre, not to try to look for her). Should we add that she may be spotted again? Kanzler31 00:38, August 24, 2010 (UTC)


text:
Environmental-benign Group IV (Si, Ge, Sn) nanomaterials for solar cells, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells, and infrared photodetectors
Environmental-benign Group IV (Si, Ge, Sn) nanomaterials for solar cells, thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells, and infrared photodetectors are being used to address the issue of sustainability as, in the case of solar cells, it is highly desirable to use naturally abundant, environmentally-friendly materials. Currently Si, CdTe and CuInGaSe2 (CIGS) are dominating solar cell materials. Although thin-film CdTe and CIGS solar cells offer higher efficiency their Si rivals, the rarity of Cd, In, and Se elements makes it impossible for them to meet a meaningful portion of global energy needs. The toxicity of Cd also raises environmental concern. By comparison, Group IV materials (Si,Ge,Sn) are very attractive due to their high abundance and low toxicity. Furthermore, (Si,Ge,Sn) alloys and nanostructures have already demonstrated many interesting properties surpassing Si, such as wide range of band gap tenability and direct gap behavior. These properties can potentially lead to better performance than CdTe and CIGS cells. We are investigating material growth, defect passivation, and band-engineering of these environmental-benign Group IV nanomaterials for solar cells and thermophotovoltaic (TPV) cells (direct conversion of thermal radiation to electricity). Similarly, in mid and far infrared photodetectors the dominant HgCdTe material may also be substituted by environmental benign, cost-effective GeSn or Sn nanostructures to achieve IR sensing and night vision.
Faculty contact: Jifeng Liu


text:
636-248-1527 or 636-288-1974
Office: 636-720-3000
Fischer and Frichtel presents The Manors of Pevely Farms, a gorgeous community nestled within the gates of Pevely Farms Golf Course. Select from Fischer and Frichtel's exclusive Vista Collection of homes and enjoy glorious views that stretch for miles. Choose from 9 stunning home designs featuring Ranch and 1.5 Story plans ranging from 3,503 to 4,109 sq ft. Home sites are 1+ acres and the community is located in the top rated Rockwood School Dist. The Nantucket is a 4 bdr, 3.5 bath, 3,563 sq ft ranch. Features include 3 car, side entry garages, 9 ft ceilings, hardwood floors in the Foyer-Kitchen-Brkfst Rm, granite countertops, double oven, Hearth Room, Fireplace, luxurious Master Suites and more. Dynamic exteriors inc brick with stone detail, James Hardie fiber cement siding, architectural shingles, full sod, professional landscape and an irrigation system. Personalize your home to fit your unique needs with the assistance of a professional designer.
Direct: 636-248-1527
3070 Winghaven Blvd.
O'Fallon, MO 63368
Listed by Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties, Linda & Kelly Boehmer & Kelly Boehmer
Mortgage Calculator
Recent Home Sale in the Area
1 TBB-Nantucket @Pevely Farms (MLS #18094798) is a 1 story single family home located in Eureka, MO. This single family home is 3,563 sqft with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths. This property was listed on 12/18/2018 and has been priced for sale at $618,900.
The 4 bedroom single family home at 118 Crescent Bluff Drive in Eureka is comparable and sold for $520,000 on 11/30/2018. Another comparable 4 bedroom single family home, 954 Sheffield Forest in Wildwood sold for $490,000 on 12/13/2018.
Nearby zip codes are 63021, 63038, 63040, 63049 and 63052. This property neighbors other cities such as Ballwin, Ellisville, Glencoe, High Ridge and Wildwood.
Listing Last updated . Some properties which appear for sale on this web site may subsequently have sold or may no longer be available. Walk Score provided by Walk Score. Mapping data provided by Google and Bing.
All information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Listing information courtesy of: Linda & Kelly Boehmer & Kelly Boehmer - Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Select Properties
Listings displaying the MARIS logo are courtesy of the participants of Mid America Regional Information Systems Internet Data Exchange


text:
WATERLOO, ONTARIO–(Marketwire – December 20, 2012) – Research In Motion Limited (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM)(TSX: RIM), a world leader in the mobile communications market, today reported third quarter results for the three months ended December 1, 2012 (all figures in U.S. dollars and U.S. GAAP, except where otherwise indicated).
— Cash increase of approximately $600 million to $2.9 billion
— Cash flow from operations was approximately $950 million
— Revenue of $2.7 billion
— GAAP net income from continuing operations of $14 million, or $0.03 per
share diluted, including a $166 million favorable tax settlement
— Adjusted net loss of $114 million, or $0.22 per share diluted
— BlackBerry subscriber base of approximately 79 million users
— Shipments of 6.9 million smartphones and 255,000 PlayBooks
— RIM's Chief Information Officer, Robin Bienfait, announces retirement
Q3 Results
Revenue for the third quarter of fiscal 2013 was $2.7 billion, down 5% from $2.9 billion in the previous quarter and down 47% from $5.2 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2012. The revenue breakdown for the quarter was approximately 60% for hardware, 36% for service and 4% for software and other revenue. During the quarter, RIM shipped approximately 6.9 million BlackBerry smartphones and approximately 255,000 BlackBerry PlayBook tablets.
GAAP net income for the quarter from continuing operations was $14 million, or $0.03 per share diluted. GAAP net income for the quarter, including loss from discontinued operations, was $9 million, or $0.02 per share diluted, compared with the GAAP net loss of $235 million, or $0.45 per share diluted, in the prior quarter and a GAAP net income of $265 million, or $0.51 per share diluted, in the same quarter last year.
Adjusted net loss for the third quarter was $114 million, or $0.22 per share diluted. Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share exclude the impact of pre-tax charges of $55 million ($38 million on an after-tax basis) related to the Cost Optimization and Resource Efficiency ("CORE") program and excludes the impact of an income tax benefit of $166 million. These impacts on GAAP net income from continuing operations and diluted earnings per share are summarized in the table below.
"RIM continued to execute on its product roadmap plans and to deliver on key financial metrics as it gets set for the global launch of BlackBerry 10," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO. "During the third quarter, we continued to demonstrate our strong financial position, generating $950 million in cash flow from operations, and increasing our cash position significantly to more than $2.9 billion. More than 150 carriers are currently completing technical acceptance programs for the first BlackBerry 10 products, and beta trials of BlackBerry Enterprise Service 10 are underway at more than 120 enterprises including 64 Fortune 500 companies. This is an exciting time and our carrier partners, application developers and employees are all looking forward to unveiling the innovation and excitement of BlackBerry 10 to our customers on January 30, 2013."
RIM also announced today that Robin Bienfait, Chief Information Officer for RIM has made the decision to retire at the end of this year following 6 years of service to the Company. Robin has committed to continue supporting RIM in an advisory capacity to enable a smooth launch and seamless transition.
Under Robin's watch, the BlackBerry service infrastructure has grown from 47 petabytes per year to more than 33 petabytes per month at the same time as the internal corporate infrastructure for RIM has grown at a remarkable pace. Robin joined RIM in the beginning of 2007 with the mandate to take RIM's BlackBerry data services infrastructure from a single presence in Canada to a distributed model connecting to over 650 carrier partners worldwide. In addition, over this past year, Robin has led RIM's Enterprise business unit focused on enabling services for Enterprise customers and preparing for the launch of the BlackBerry 10 platform. Robin has led a distinguished career. Before joining RIM, Robin held a number of senior leadership positions at AT&T and Bell Labs for over 22 years.
"Robin has been an outstanding CIO and has built a world class organization. Her team has diligently prepared us for the launch of BlackBerry 10 and beyond, and I will remain deeply grateful for her leadership and commitment," said Thorsten Heins, President and CEO of Research In Motion.
The Company expects that there will be continued pressure on operating results as it gets set to launch its BlackBerry 10 platform in the fourth quarter. The Company intends to continue to consider using pricing initiatives on BlackBerry 7 devices and service fees in some markets as a way to maintain our subscriber base and drive more BlackBerry users. The timing of the BlackBerry 10 launch event for January 30, 2013 could also impact sales of current BlackBerry 7 products as some customers may defer purchasing decisions and wait for BlackBerry 10 devices. All these factors are expected to impact unit volumes, subscribers, margins and service fees. In addition, the company will be significantly increasing its marketing spending this quarter as expected, to support the global launch of BlackBerry 10, and the Company expects to report an operating loss for the fourth quarter. Further details about the Company's outlook will be discussed on the conference call and live webcast t o be held beginning at 5 pm ET today, information for which is set forth below.
Reconciliation of GAAP net income and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations to adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations:
(United States dollars, in millions except per share data)
For the quarter ended December 1,
Net income Diluted earnings
(loss) from (loss) per share
continuing from continuing
operations (net operations (net
of income tax) of income tax)
As reported $ 14 $ 0.03
CORE Program (net of tax)(1) 38 0.07
Income Tax Benefit(2) (166) (0.32)
Adjusted $ (114) $ (0.22)
Note: Adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP and thus are not comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other issuers. The Company believes that the presentation of adjusted net loss and adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations enables the Company and its shareholders to better assess RIM's operating results relative to its operating results in prior periods and improves the comparability of the information presented. Investors should consider these non-GAAP measures in the context of RIM's GAAP results.
(1) As part of the Company's ongoing effort to streamline its operations
and increase efficiency, the Company commenced the CORE program in
March 2012. During the third quarter of fiscal 2013, the Company
incurred approximately $55 million in total pre-tax charges related to
the CORE program. Substantially all of the pre-tax charges are related
to one-time employee termination benefits, facilities costs and
manufacturing network simplification costs. During the third quarter of
fiscal 2013, pre-tax charges of approximately $32 million were included
in cost of sales, charges of approximately $4 million were included in
research and development and charges of approximately $19 million were
included in selling, marketing, and administration expenses. Additional
charges for headcount related costs associated with the CORE program
will also be incurred in subsequent quarters.
(2) Reflects the favorable impact of the settlement of uncertain income tax
positions, including related interest and foreign exchange gains, the
Company recorded in the third quarter of fiscal 2013 that resulted from
the restructuring of RIM's international operations.
Conference Call and Webcast
A conference call and live webcast will be held beginning at 5 pm ET, December 20, 2012, which can be accessed by dialing-1-800-814-4859 (North America), (+1)416-644-3414 (outside North America), or through your personal computer or BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet at www.rim.com/investors/events/index.shtml. A replay of the conference call will also be available at approximately 7 pm ET by dialing (+1)416-640-1917 and entering pass code 4501370#. A replay of the webcast will be available on your personal computer or BlackBerry PlayBook tablet by clicking the link above. This replay will be available until midnight ET, January 3, 2013.
About Research In Motion
Research In Motion (RIM), a global leader in wireless innovation, revolutionized the mobile industry with the introduction of the BlackBerry® solution in 1999. Today, BlackBerry products and services are used by millions of customers around the world to stay connected to the people and content that matter most throughout their day. Founded in 1984 and based in Waterloo, Ontario, RIM operates offices in North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and Latin America. RIM is listed on the NASDAQ Stock Market (NASDAQ: RIMM) and the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: RIM). For more information, visit www.rim.com or www.blackberry.com.
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and Canadian securities laws, including statements regarding: RIM's plans and expectations relating to the global launch of BlackBerry 10, including the timing of the January 30, 2013 launch event; RIM's expectation that there will be continued pressure on operating results in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013; RIM's intention to continue to use pricing initiatives to maintain its subscriber base and drive more BlackBerry users; the anticipated impact of the timing of the BlackBerry 10 launch on sales of current BlackBerry 7 products; expectations regarding lower unit volumes, subscribers, margins and service fees; anticipated marketing spending in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013; the Company's current expectation that it will report an operating loss in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2013; and the Company's anticipated cash position in the fou rth quarter of fiscal 2013. The terms and phrases "continued", "get set", "completing", "underway", "looking forward", "expects", "intends", "drive", "could", "may", "will", "anticipates", and similar terms and phrases are intended to identify these forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by RIM in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that RIM believes are appropriate in the circumstances, including but not limited to general economic conditions, product pricing levels and competitive intensity, supply constraints, the timing and success of new product introductions, RIM's expectations regarding its business, strategy, opportunities and prospects, including its ability to implement meaningful changes to address its business challenges, and RIM's expectations regarding the cash flow generation of its business. Man y factors could cause RIM's actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, without limitation:
RIM's ability to enhance current products and develop new products and services in a timely manner or at competitive prices, including risks related to further delays in new product introductions, including the Company's BlackBerry 10 smartphones; risks related to intense competition, including RIM's ability to compete in the tablet market, strategic alliances or transactions within the wireless communications industry, and risks relating to RIM's ability to maintain or grow its services revenues including risks related to the anticipated decline in RIM's infrastructure access fees and RIM's ability to mitigate the impact of such decline on its consolidated revenues; RIM's reliance on carrier partners and distributors; risks relating to network disruptions and other business interruptions, including costs, potential liabilities, lost revenue and reputational damage associated with service interruptions; RIM's ability to manage inventory and asset risk; RIM's ability to implem ent and realize the anticipated benefits of its CORE program; RIM's ability to maintain or increase its cash balance; security risks and risks related to the collection, storage, transmission, use and disclosure of confidential and personal information; RIM's ability to attract and retain key personnel; RIM's ability to adapt to recent management changes and headcount reductions; RIM's reliance on suppliers of functional components for its products and risks relating to its supply chain; RIM's ability to maintain and enhance the BlackBerry brand; risks related to RIM's international operations; risks related to government regulations, including regulations relating to encryption technology; RIM's reliance on third-party network infrastructure developers, software platform vendors and service platform vendors; RIM's ability to expand and manage its BlackBerry App World applications catalogue; RIM's reliance on third-party manufacturers;
potential defects and vulnerabilities in RIM's products; risks relating to litigation, including litigation claims arising from the Company's past practice of providing forward-looking guidance; RIM's ability to manage its past growth and its ongoing development of service and support operations; potential additional charges relating to the impairment of goodwill or other intangible assets recorded on RIM's balance sheet; disruptions to RIM's business as a result of shareholder activism; risks related to intellectual property; and difficulties in forecasting RIM's financial results given the rapid technological changes, evolving industry standards, intense competition and short product life cycles that characterize the wireless communications industry. These risk factors and others relating to RIM are discussed in greater detail in the "Risk Factors" section of RIM's Annual Information Form, which is included in its Annual Report on Form 40-F and the "Cautionary Note Regardin g Forward-Looking Statements" section of RIM's MD&A (copies of which filings may be obtained at www.sedar.com or www.sec.gov). These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on RIM's forward-looking statements. RIM has no intention and undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
The BlackBerry and RIM families of related marks, images and symbols are the exclusive properties and trademarks of Research In Motion Limited. RIM, Research In Motion and BlackBerry are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and may be pending or registered in other countries. All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and service marks are the properties of their respective owners.
Research In Motion Limited
Incorporated under the Laws of Ontario
(United States dollars, in millions except share and per share amounts)
Consolidated Statements of Operations
For the nine months
For the three months ended ended
——————————— ———————-
December September November December November
1, 2012 1, 2012 26, 2011 1, 2012 26, 2011
—————————————————– ———————-
Revenue $ 2,727 $ 2,861 $ 5,166 $ 8,396 $ 14,242
Cost of sales 1,897 2,117 3,759 6,036 9,067
——————————— ———————-
Gross margin 830 744 1,407 2,360 5,175
——————————— ———————-
Gross margin % 30.4% 26.0% 27.2% 28.1% 36.3%
Operating expenses
Research and
development 393 366 366 1,126 1,170
Selling, marketing
and administration 487 556 567 1,589 1,954
Amortization 180 180 146 533 419
Impairment of
goodwill – – – 335 –
——————————— ———————-
1,060 1,102 1,079 3,583 3,543
——————————— ———————-
Operating income
(loss) (230) (358) 328 (1,223) 1,632
Investment income,
net 18 – 2 21 16
——————————— ———————-
Income (loss) from
operations before
income taxes (212) (358) 330 (1,202) 1,648
Provision for
(recovery of)
income taxes (226) (129) 65 (480) 359
Income (loss) from
operations 14 (229) 265 (722) 1,289
Loss from
operations, net of
tax (5) (6) – (22) –
——————————— ———————-
Net income (loss) $ 9 $ (235) $ 265 $ (744) $ 1,289
——————————— ———————-
——————————— ———————-
Earnings (loss) per
Basic and diluted
earnings (loss)
per share from
operations 0.03 (0.44) 0.51 (1.38) 2.46
Basic and diluted
loss per share
from discontinued
operations (0.01) (0.01) – (0.04) –
Total basic and
diluted earnings
(loss) per share $ 0.02 $ (0.45) $ 0.51 $ (1.42) $ 2.46
——————————— ———————-
——————————— ———————-
number of common
shares outstanding
Basic 524,160 524,160 524,139 524,160 524,079
Diluted 524,852 524,160 524,139 525,541 524,279
Total common shares
outstanding (000's) 524,160 524,160 524,160 524,160 524,160
Research In Motion Limited
Incorporated under the Laws of Ontario
(United States dollars, in millions except per share data) (unaudited)
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 1, March 3,
As at 2012 2012
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,910 $ 1,516
Short-term investments 821 247
Accounts receivable, net 2,174 3,062
Other receivables 366 486
Inventories 457 1,027
Income taxes receivable 333 135
Other current assets 478 356
Deferred income tax asset 217 195
Assets held for sale 70 32
6,826 7,056
Long-term investments 207 337
Property, plant and equipment, net 2,493 2,748
Goodwill – 304
Intangible assets, net 3,113 3,286
$ 12,639 $ 13,731
Accounts payable $ 661 $ 744
Accrued liabilities 1,844 2,382
Deferred revenue 555 263
3,060 3,389
Deferred income tax liability 225 232
Income taxes payable 12 10
3,297 3,631
Shareholders' Equity
Capital stock and additional paid-in capital 2,417 2,446
Treasury stock (242) (299)
Retained earnings 7,169 7,913
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2) 40
9,342 10,100
$ 12,639 $ 13,731
Research In Motion Limited
Incorporated under the Laws of Ontario
(United States dollars, in millions except per share data) (unaudited)
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
For the nine months ended
December 1, November 26,
2012 2011
Cash flows from operating activities
Net income (loss) from continuing operations (722) 1,289
Net loss from discontinued operations (22) –
Net income (loss) $ (744) $ 1,289
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Amortization 1,524 1,134
Deferred income taxes (15) 5
Income taxes payable 2 (17)
Stock-based compensation 63 63
Impairment of goodwill 335 –
Other 25 17
Net changes in working capital items 903 (634)
Net cash provided by operating activities 2,093 1,857
Cash flows from investing activities
Acquisition of long-term investments (200) (166)
Proceeds on sale or maturity of long-term
investments 180 366
Acquisition of property, plant and equipment (325) (713)
Acquisition of intangible assets (770) (1,178)
Business acquisitions, net of cash acquired (105) (226)
Acquisition of other assets – (779)
Acquisition of short-term investments (837) (137)
Proceeds on sale or maturity of short-term
investments 392 462
Net cash used in investing activities (1,665) (2,371)
Cash flows from financing activities
Issuance of common shares – 9
Tax deficiencies related to stock-based
compensation (10) (2)
Purchase of treasury stock (25) (150)
Net cash used in financing activities (35) (143)
Effect of foreign exchange gain (loss) on cash
and cash equivalents 1 (16)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents for the period 394 (673)
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period 1,516 1,791
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period $ 1,910 $ 1,118
December 1, September 1,
As at 2012 2012
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,910 $ 1,506
Short-term investments 821 554
Long-term investments 207 278
$ 2,938 $ 2,338


text: Use mouse scroll wheel over image or pinch-to-zoom on touch devices. You can also click and drag around on image. Park it 1 1 Follow '07 Subaru WRX STI on Klutch SL5's Parked to Subaru by Klutch Wheels Vehicle Info: 2007 Subaru Impreza WRX Keywords Sign up to add your own keywords More from this Garage: More from this Profile: Garage Acura Garage Audi Garage BMW's


text: Placeholder content to allow iOS device to render the content before the assets are loaded in the page. Unless there is minimal content on the page, splash screen does not show up. This content is wrapped with no-index tag to disallow google to index. But also wrapped with ng-if so this node is not render when Pre-render renders the page for bots


text:
Yamaha YZF1000 Gloves
Galaxy Motocross Gloves - Gloves-A-Y
Galaxy Helmets
Listing Price:
Selling Price:
Info: Lightweight well vented
Available in: Blue, Green, Black, Pink, Red & Several Sizes
Yamaha YZF1000 Gloves are a great first choice to make when you start modifying your bike. These aren't just for beginners, either. We have riders that have been on the street for over 30 years picking up Yamaha YZF1000 Apparel Gloves for their bikes all the time. Riders just want a good deal and that's what we give them. Trust 1Tail.com for all of your aftermarket motorcycle parts needs. Get your custom YZF1000 Apparel Gloves knowing you're getting a great deal!


text:
The Arkansas Arts Center is the perfect location for birthday parties, weddings, receptions, business meetings, luncheons or reunions. See photos of our rental spaces or learn more about our rental policies. If you are interested in renting a space at the AAC, please contact Jean Heslip at email@example.com.
Check out the videos of weddings at the Terry House and Arkansas Arts Center captured beautifully by Sunflower Films.
Hours: Tues - Sat 10 AM - 5 PM | Sun 11 AM - 5 PM Address: 9th & Commerce / MacArthur Park, P.O. Box 2137, Little Rock, Arkansas 72203-2137 Phone: 501.372.4000
© Copyright 2019 Arkansas Arts Center. All rights reserved. All text and images are copyrighted and cannot be reproduced without written permission from their respective owners.


text:
Cufflinks Box
Cufflink boxes are a must have for the modern, professional man and the finest cufflink boxes can be found right here.
Cufflink boxes are the best way to ensure that a man never loses his cufflinks and they can also add a touch of refinement and class to any dressing room or bedroom table. The cufflink boxes in this collection come in lots of different shapes and sizes and plenty of different materials too, so that you can be sure that you'll find the perfect cufflink box for you. From luxurious leathers to wonderful woods, cufflink boxes have never looked this good.
And when you've found the ideal cufflink box, make sure you find the ideal cufflinks to go with it.


text:
You are here
Go for the Greek: Best Yogurt-Based Recipes
Evan Sklar
Salmon Cakes with Creamy Ginger-Sesame Sauce
Creamy doesn't have to be synonymous with bad for you. Use nonfat Greek yogurt with a dollop of mayo to get a tasty dressing for these breaded cakes.
Chilled Tomato Soup with Cilantro-Yogurt Swirl
Cilantro and yogurt balance out the heat from the chipotle peppers in this gazpacho. Serve it as an appetizer or the main dish on warm days.
Green Beans with Creamy Garlic Dressing
Skip the sour cream with this veggie side. Toss together with yogurt and garlic for a low-cal alternative. It's only 84 calories per serving!
Zucchini-Potato Latkes with Tzatziki
Red-wine vinegar and cucumber give this fiber-packed Greek favorite a tangy taste.
Greek Bison Burgers
Feta cheese helps the flavors in this burger pop, with a yogurt dressing that makes it easy to skip slathering high-fat spreads on it.
Curried Chicken with Sweet Potatoes & Cauliflower
The marinade on these chicken breasts keeps them moist when roasting. Soak the veggies in ice water before cooking to keep them tender too.
French Onion Dip
Scoop away sans guilt by swapping out the sour cream without sacrificing the rich, creamy texture of this appetizer.
Peter Ardito
Asian Marinated Flank Steak with Wasabi Mashed Potatoes
Yogurt balances out the kick from the wasabi paste with this twist on a comfort food staple.
Broccoli Slaw
Perfect for your next potluck dinner, this lightened-up version is topped with water chestnuts and bacon.
Creamy Spinach Dip
Using reduced-fat cream cheese, nonfat yogurt, and low-fat cottage cheese will save you 84 calories and 10 grams of fat on this delicious dip.


text:
This is a SpaceX rocket today. This is the very near future of SpaceX. And, hopefully, the illustration above would be the far future of the company, a time when ultra-heavy rockets will send extremely large cargos beyond Earth's orbit.
Is this the future? Stanley Von Medvey—an amazing illustrator and creative director—seems to think so.
Personally, I don't know if humans would ever see a scene like this. Hopefully, engineers will come up with simpler, more cost-effective ways to transport stuff into space. And travel to other star systems, not only around our immediate hood.
For a while, however, this may be it. Perhaps while we build a base on the Moon that will allow us to construct ultra large spaceships in an environment without Earth's gravity.
But, in any case, I just love the atmosphere and the scale of his illustrations. Go to his site and enjoy. [Stanley Von Medvey]


text:
AT&T used its Las Vegas developer summit last week to launch a new mobile application software development diagnostic tool. While every "me too" mobile diagnostics tool in the pile pushes "optimization functionality" as its key purpose, the company's latest offering aims to be comprehensive if nothing else with options to tune performance, speed, network impact, and even battery use.
The new offering works as a two-part tool. A data collector sits beside a data analyzer to evaluate mobile applications and optimize them before final release to assess their network impact and battery use. AT&T appears to be showing its practical and pragmatic side with other battery-power focused optimization technologies in this space, including an Application Resource Optimizer (ARO) for Android.
AT&T says it is working with Keynote DeviceAnywhere in offering this tool to developers. The company is also using its developer portal to present AT&T API Platform SDKs alongside SDKs for platforms/technologies including Android, Brew MP, HTML5, RIM BlackBerry, and Windows Phone.
According to notes on the AT&T developer portal, "If you are working with the AT&T API Platform, you'll want to leverage the SDK for Sencha Touch, the AT&T API Platform SDK for Microsoft, or the AT&T API Platform SDK for HTML5 to help bring your Ruby, PHP, Java, C#, and Visual Basic applications to market. Working code samples are included with these SDKs."
For all of its big brand showboating, AT&T appears to be quietly modest on the subject of the PDF-based developer learning resources on its programmer pages. The company's Go To Market section features tips on how to get your app noticed; the Advanced Software Development section covers topics including "HTML5: What Works, How to Use It and Where Do I Find All That?"; the API and Tools section covers privacy and hands-on API advice; and the enterprise section covers "Building Machine-To-Machine (M2M) Applications" as well as "Key Trends and Top Practices for Developers".


text:
Free chat with ShampaneFree chat with Shampane
I might look innocent but trust me I do bite too. I have forever long legs, juicy breast perfectly fitting your manly hands, round ass made to be spanked and witty, naughty mind. Come and join me in my naughty world and let the party begin. I speak/under


text:
Speaking the Truth in Love
We live in a world where people love to talk. Studies suggest that the average American adult speaks approximately 16,000 words per day. Multiply that by a lifespan of 70 years, for a total of nearly 409 million words …Read More
Faith and Reason
It has been said that he who defines the terms, wins the debate. Skeptics know this and take advantage of it. Witness some of the famous definitions of "faith" provided by unbelievers. Mark Twain, for example, quipped, "Faith is believing …Read More
The Dawn of Reformation
It is one thing to believe that the Bible is the Word of God, but it is another to believe, or trust, the Bible as the Word of God. We're called not only to believe in God and His …Read More
For Glory and Beauty
The week before Christmas, when I was in third grade, my grandmother took me to downtown Pittsburgh so that I could buy gifts for my family and, for the first time in my life, my girlfriend. I wanted to buy …Read More
The Mystery of Christ
I love a good mystery story from time to time, particularly an Agatha Christie work like the wellknown Murder on the Orient Express. It took a brilliant detective several days to reveal the murderer aboard that infamous train. What is …Read More
United in the (whole) Truth
We are prone to partiality. It is our habit not only to have preferences but to establish ourselves and pride ourselves in the preferences we choose. We play favorites and then rally around our favorites as we strive to demonstrate …Read More
Biblical Objectivity
My colleague Marvin Olasky tells the story of meeting J.I. Packer prior to a conference at which both were slated to speak on different topics in different rooms at the same time. Dr. Olasky lamented the scheduling and observed …Read More
Building with Conviction
Wherever people come together to worship God, whether it be on a desert island or in a burgeoning metropolis, whether it be on the plains of Africa or in the cold winter of Siberia, people are concerned to worship Him …Read More
A Conspiracy of Goodness
There is a small village in the center of France with a unique history. In the midst of World War II, the country was partly occupied and partly "free," meaning the French government, headquartered at Vichy, led by Maréchal Pétain …Read More
Encountering Absolute Rest
All human beings are made in the image of God, and all human beings know God created them, whether or not they want to admit it. We know that God created us with an insatiable desire for goodness, truth, and …Read More
Jerusalem and Athens
What hath Jerusalem to do with Athens? Much in every way. On the negative side, we would do well to remember that the citizens of God's city, like those in the city of man, are still sinners. Though we …Read More
The Triune God: Good, Beautiful, and True
The Word of God clearly challenges our attempt to relativize truth, beauty, and goodness, first by declaring the Word itself true, beautiful, and good, then by revealing these as attributes of the triune God. Truth is a reality because God …Read More
Not According to Man
My high school-aged children attend a secular prep school. The process of deciding to educate them there was long and difficult. They spent their lower and middle school years in Christian schools and home school. But in the end, all factors …Read More
An Inestimable Treasure
The apostles who associated with the Lord during His earthly ministry were still dependent upon the Holy Spirit to lead them into all truth. That truth has been transmitted to us in the pages of Scripture. Thus, Peter wrote: "And …Read More
Higher Criticism
About ten years ago I had the opportunity to study under the late Dr. Harold O. J. Brown (1933–2007) at the Evangelical Preacher's Seminary in Wittenberg, Germany. Dr. Brown was known by his students for his oral examinations, wherein he …Read More


text:
Philippians 2:10-11
Disclaimer: SSE, its owners, and employees are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any injury that may occur through the use and imitation of the photos/videos and instruction contained on these pages and the website as a whole. The activities, physical and otherwise, described herein are for informational purposes only, and may be too strenuous or dangerous for certain individuals. The user(s) of the information and photos/videos on this page and throughout this website should consult a physician before engaging in any activity outlined, described, or shown on this page and throughout this website, or before performing any strenuous exercises, in general.
©Submit Strength Equipment, 2018. All Rights Reserved.
(260) 624-5162


text:
Man accused of stalking Lawrence family held on bail
A Canadian man has been charged with harassing Jennifer Lawrence's relatives in Kentucky.
LOUISVILLE -- A Chinese-born Canadian citizen is being held on $100,000 bail in the Jefferson County Jail after he was charged with allegedly stalking and harassing the family of Academy Award-winning actress Jennifer Lawrence.
Han Cong Zhao, a 23-year-old former university student from Vancouver, allegedly contacted Lawrence's brother more than 200 times from Canada before he flew to Louisville April 18 and left a threatening message on his voice mail.
Zhao went to the Indian Hills Police Department the same day and asked Chief Kelly Spratt how he could contact Lawrence's parents, according to a criminal complaint. He allegedly continued to try to contact Lawrence's brother, Blaine, when Zhao was involuntarily held for about three weeks at Central State Hospital, according to a criminal complaint.
Prosecutors say Zhao left a voice mail for Blaine, saying: "I find you or you come to me. You got me really upset, when I am upset, wait and see what happens."
After Zhao was released May 8 and charged with stalking and harassing communications, he gave Spratt two letters for the 22-year-old actress that he addressed to "Mary," according to court records, which say he has referred to her as "his Mary, referencing Biblical Mary."
In an April 11 post on his Facebook page in which he urged "Christian conservatives" to "stand up" and "take back" America, Zhao refers to Lawrence and the tumble she took as she accepted her Academy award.
"Well didn't J-Law fall down and bow before God's presence and highness this year at the Oscars" he wrote. "I am sure y'all seen the movie Silver Linings Playbook.There's a silver linings (sic) in every cloud. Trust me."
Zhao has pleaded not guilty pending a trial scheduled for July 23. Jefferson District Judge Annette Karem ordered him held on $100,000 bond at the request of the county attorney's office, which said in court papers that "the victims are in serious danger."'
She ordered Zhao to have no contact with the Lawrences. "No letters, no emails, no voice messages, no texts, no flowers," she said.
Lawrence family friend and lawyer Brad Hume said in a statement that the family appreciated the "responsiveness and professionalism" of the Indian Hills Police Department and the county attorney's office, and would cooperate fully.
"Beyond that the Lawrences asked that their privacy be respected," he said. "This is not something they invited."
Lawrence, who grew up in Louisville, was awarded the best actress Oscar this year for Silver Linings Playbook. She previously starred in Winter's Bone and The Hunger Games.
Spratt said Zhao lives in Vancouver but was unable to say if he is employed.


text:
After India And Brazil, Now China Takes Steps To Allow Cheap Versions Of Patented Drugs
from the tipping-point dept
In recent months, Techdirt has reported on an important development in the world of medicine, as both India and Brazil have allowed local companies to produce cheap generic versions of drugs covered by patents. In an even bigger blow to Western pharmaceutical companies, it looks like China is following suit:
China has overhauled parts of its intellectual property laws to allow its drug makers to make cheap copies of medicines still under patent protection in an initiative likely to unnerve foreign pharmaceutical companies.
Even worse for those companies, the proposed legislation would allow Chinese generics to be sold in other countries:
For "reasons of public health", eligible drug makers can also ask to export these medicines to other countries, including members of the World Trade Organisation.
Both ACTA and TPP have clauses that would probably make that more difficult -- another reason why China is unlikely to sign up for either.
As the Reuters article quoted above explains, China has prepared this move carefully, consulting with other countries that have taken this route in order to prevent it being challenged in international forums like the WTO. It is yet another example of China moving up the production chain:
China's stable of generic drug makers has been producing the key ingredients -- or active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) -- in medicines for years, exporting them to foreign drug makers, which then sell the patented finished products back to China at prices which the average Chinese citizen often cannot afford.
Pharmaceutical companies in the West will doubtless fight this directly in the courts and indirectly through lobbying of their respective governments, but it's hard to see China backing down, since that would have negative consequences for the health of its citizens and entail an unacceptable loss of face.
Follow me @glynmoody on Twitter or identi.ca, and on Google+
Filed Under: acta, brazil, china, generic drugs, india, pharmaceuticals, tpp


text:
Inside the artist's studio at Old Edgefield Pottery, visitors can view works in progress as well as a collection of priceless ceramic antiquities.
Shelves line one entire wall of Old Edgefield Pottery. Here, resident potter Stephen Ferrell displays a portion of the collection he accumulated with his father, Terry. These highly sought-after pitchers, pots, and jugs were made by slave potters in the Edgefield area of South Carolina, using materials and techniques unique to the area.


text:
In case you missed it, 2015 Shark Week officially started last Sunday, July 5th.
The week-long programming event was started by Discovery Channel in July, 1988. The intention then was to raise awareness and respect for sharks, though now, it seems to make even more people afraid of sharks…and definitely continues to raise Discovery Channel's ratings.
Shark Week is now broadcast in 72 countries and is the longest-running programming event in cable T.V. history.
I am one of those people who have a fear of sharks (isn't everyone afraid of sharks???). Through my blog, I've learned a lot more about them, and now I do have respect for these ancient creatures.
For Shark Week, I am posting links to my blog's shark-related posts, just in case you don't watch much T.V. and want to learn more about sharks.
My first post was about a 4,000 lb "great white" shark tagged off Ano Nuevo Island (county of Santa Cruz, California) in the 1990's and caught by accident in the Sea of Cortez, Baja area of Mexico in 2012.
Sharks have low reproduction rates, and because they are terrific at foraging and as predators in our oceans, the low reproduction rate worked just fine for them. That is.. until the introduction of modern fishing methods. Today, many shark species are considered threatened or endangered, and some sharks in the U.S. are regionally extinct. More here…
And if you have ever wondered what the chances are of getting hit by lightning vs. being attacked by a shark on U.S. coastlines, there is a blog post with state-by-state details, from 50 years of data. Excerpt:
Over the last few years, there have been shark attacks off a California state-run beach near where we live. The most recent attack involved a 27-year-old surfer, in October of last year. Thankfully, the attacks were not fatal.
Of course if you stay out of the water, your shark attack chances are zero. But for those who love spending time and activities in the ocean, and have a fear of sharks, this post lists statistics and information that should allay your shark attack fears. More here…
And the rest of my shark-related post are:
- On the practice of shark finning, and why the Chinese communist party ban on extravagant items like expensive shark fin soups from official banquets will likely save some sharks from extinction.
- About sharks and their man-eater label…and image problem. Was that a shark attack or a shark encounter?
- About the smallest shark in the world (about 5 inches long) that the Japanese call tsuranagakobitozame
- And lastly, about a shark tracking app that relates locally to the Monterey Bay and conservation efforts — a project by Marine biologist Barbara Block,
Did you know…. fossil records show that the ancestors of modern sharks swam in our oceans over 400 million years ago? That makes them older than dinosaurs! Sharks have changed very little over time.


text:
Copyright © 2019 D-Link Systems, Inc.
D-Link's goal is to nurture a truly customer-focused culture by providing service with a personal touch. With this in mind, D-Link adopted a 'globally local' service model. D-Link builds its business with the best local talent from each region. Accordingly, D-Link has established a broad global presence with 190 offices located in 67 countries. Each local office has a strong understanding of the demands of its regional market. Ninety-nine percent of D-Link employees are locally-hired. D-Link sets yearly goals to increase customer satisfaction. Customer feedback plays a significant role in D-Link's product development and support process.
As a leader in wireless and Ethernet networking solutions, D-Link has become a trusted international brand that businesses and consumers depend on for their connections to the world at large. Well-established local business units throughout the world form the platform for our robust and reliable value chain. Regional experts provide D-Link headquarters with local knowledge, which then allows us to meet demands from state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities with speeds unmatched by our competitors.
D-Link products are promoted and distributed by individuals our customers know and trust. D-Link strives to serve every customer with respect, knowledge, and personal attention regardless of whether that customer is an individual or a large corporation. This approach has allowed D-Link to successfully provide a consistent quality of service and care.
Quickly access parts of the D-Link site.


text:
Lately, it has become common for traditionalists to claim that Agile software development isn't disciplined, a harsh criticism that needs to be addressed because nothing could be further from the truth. I suspect that the people who are making these claims either misunderstand Agile or they're for excuses to not adopt Agile techniques. This month, I describe the discipline required of Agile developers, share my criteria for determining whether a team is Agile, and argue that traditional development provides a false sense of discipline.
Many traditionalists mistake code-and-fix approaches for Agile approaches, and they're correct that the code-and-fix crowd isn't very disciplined. Compounding the problem is that the code-and-fixers often claim to be agile because they're not writing documentation or not doing code inspections. When traditionalists know how to distinguish Agile teams from code-and-fix teams, the criteria described in the accompanying sidebar "How to Tell the Agilists from the Code-and-Fixers" should help, they'll see that they're mistaken on Agile being undisciplined. This is important because it will enable them to consider Agile in a fair light, and more importantly it may make them start to question how disciplined traditional approaches are in practice.
The Discipline of Regular Delivery
The greatest motivator of discipline within Agile approaches is the regular delivery of working software. The shorter the iteration the greater the discipline required to make it work, and interestingly Dr. Dobb's 2007 Agile Adoption survey (www.ddj.com/architect/200001986) showed that 85 percent of Agile teams prefer iterations between one and four weeks in length. Providing concrete, measurable business value in the form of working software each iteration is incredibly tough because you actually have to do your job. Undisciplined IT professionals hide behind detailed documentation, reviews, or other questionable forms of traditional "earned value," which are little more than promises to deliver something at some point in the future.
There are several agile techniques that you can adopt to get yourself out of the undisciplined rut of traditional "earned value". First, do just a little bit of initial, high-level modeling up front to give you the information that you need for initial planning and architectural decisions (www.agilemodeling.com/essays/amdd.htm). This is often on the order of hours or days, not weeks or months, because your focus is on modeling and not on writing extensive documentation. Second, don't overbuild your software to support some mythical future requirements that may never be applicable but instead work in the priority order as defined by your stakeholders (more on this below). Third, adopt a just-in-time (JIT) approach to planning instead of the false security of a detailed, up-front planning. Mike Cohn's Planning Poker (www.planningpoker.com) is a perfect example of this because it easily enables people who are doing the work to plan it out on a JIT basis. Interestingly, the Agile Adoption survey also showed that the fourth most useful work product on agile projects is a detailed iteration plan yet the least useful was a detailed Gantt chart.


text:
If you ran a tourist agency for time-travelling, intergalactic visitors, what attractions do you think would bring aliens to Earth in 2010? As humans, I suppose we'd think our great buildings and art would attract visitors. And because ours is the blue planet, I'm sure the oceans would fascinate tourists from arid planets.
But I also think our lakes would be a big draw. We live in a time when lakes are more numerous than at nearly any other time in the Earth's history — there are 300 million ponds and lakes on the planet, ranging from little weedy ponds to inland seas such as the Great Lakes.
Why is this the age of lakes? Lakes are the children of catastrophe. Given enough time, nature will fill a lake with debris, or drain it, so we can have lakes only if something creates new basins or blocks valleys. Landslides create lakes, as do earthquakes, volcanoes and sinkholes. But the biggest manufacturers of modern lakes have been glaciers and people. The glaciers that covered the Hudson Valley — and much of Europe, Asia and North America — scoured deep basins, bulldozed earth to dam river valleys and scattered huge chunks of ice that left landscapes pocked with holes when they melted.
It is largely a result of glaciers that we live in the age of lakes. But in the last few hundreds of years, people have dug so many ponds and built so many dams that we now rival the glaciers as lake-builders. Today's abundance of lakes is only a temporary condition — many lakes have already disappeared since the glaciers began shrinking 18,000 years ago, and most of today's lakes will last for only a few thousand years more.
Three hundred million lakes, all of them a little like the ocean, yet each different from all the others — a sort of theme and variations on the ocean — entice the human (and perhaps the alien) mind. Analyzing theme and variations may be the central purpose of any intelligent mind trying to make sense of a complicated world.
A lake. A pond. An inland sea. A lake with water, brighter than air, over rippled sand. A quiet lake with bulrushes and water the color of weak tea. A pond with bulrushes and water lilies, its still surface shivered by a passing breeze. Crashing whitecaps and stinging, wind-driven sand along the shore of an inland sea. The sway of bulrushes rocked by gentle waves in a small lake.
This variation among lakes that attracts the artistic mind is also a valuable scientific tool. To see how algal production affects fish communities, we find a set of otherwise similar lakes that differ in greenness, then count fish.
If we want to know how land use affects lake productivity, we measure water clarity in lakes surrounded by different mixes of forests, farms or suburbs. Using this deliberately comparative approach, the first great centers of freshwater ecology sprang up a century ago in the lake districts of Wisconsin, Sweden and northern England, and built the foundation for modern freshwater science and management.
Even though scientists now routinely use information collected by satellites and sophisticated laboratory equipment, and analyze data with powerful computers, we still rely on the old, dependable method of contrasting different kinds of lakes with one another.
So here's the deal I can offer you, for a limited time only (the next 10,000 years). Visit the intergalactically famous Age of Lakes without having to buy an expensive rocket ticket, endure the inconveniences of time travel or suffer through a 3-million-year layover in a dingy spaceport near Alpha Centauri.
Spend a morning watching the light and wind change the complexion of a nearby lake. Or spend a week every year on a different Finger Lake so you can discuss these marvels with a visitor from Pluto. Savor the age of lakes.


text:
Jenkins targeted by online bully
Opera star KATHERINE JENKINS has been the target of an internet bullying campaign for the past year.
The Welsh singer claims she has been the victim of a harassment campaign on Twitter.com and has now gone public with her ordeal in a bid to stop the drama.
Jenkins was prompted to reveal the affair after the alleged online bully sent in a question for the star when she was a guest on Something For The Weekend on Sunday (13Nov11).
In a blog post on her Twitter.com page, she writes, "I find it very sad that even as an adult u (sic) think it's ok to bully some1 (someone). Every1 (everyone) is entitled 2 (to) their opinion & I'm not under any false illusion that every1 is goin (sic) 2 (sic) like me but u have no right to harass me as u've (you've) done over the past year with comments like 'Bring out the dead daddy story again'.
"You've set up a false account in my name where u slate & destroy my character. After blocking you, you still tried 2 find a way 2 get to me & this morning was 1 (sic) step too far. Sending in a question to be read on live TV (which didn't even make any sense!) to 'make me look clueless' is utterly pathetic & u clearly failed.
"I've tried to ignore you but after this it's time to stand up to you. The sad thing is you'll probably enjoy the attention which is why I haven't mentioned your Twitter name but I know you know who you are. Stop cyber bullying."


text:
Free Shipping Over $39.99
Orders $39.99 or more ship free within the contiguous U.S.Free Shipping Policy
No Restock Fees
Doesn't fit? Don't love it?
Return any unused item within 30 days for a full refund.
No-Hassle Returns
- Obtain an RA number
- Package your product
- Send it back to us!
Price Match Guarantee
Found it for less?
RevZilla will match any advertised price on new merchandise available through another authorized U.S. dealer.Submit a Price Match
ZillaCash Rewards
The ZillaCash rewards program is very straightforward - if you have a RevZilla account, you may already be taking advantage of ZillaCash rewards. Review the following guidelines to see how easy it is to maximize your rewards and put your ZillaCash to work for you.
- Earn and redeem ZillaCash credit automatically with each order - no fine print, no strings attached, and no hoops to jump through to cash in.
- All you need is a RevZilla account to start earning - Simply log in each time you shop with RevZilla and we'll take care of the rest, keeping more money in your pocket just for shopping with us.
- Earn $5 for Each $100 You Spend on eligible products - up to a maximum of $30 ZillaCash per order for orders totaling $600 or more. Any ZillaCash you earn is automatically applied to the next purchase, so you can sit back, enjoy the ride and feel the savings blow through your hair.
2011 Yamaha XV1700ATS Road Star Silverado S OEM Parts
To ensure fitment, please select a submodel
ROAD STAR SILVERADO S - XV17ATSACRCaliforniaSelect Bike
Don't know your submodel? Contact Us
The same great policies and service you have come to expect when shopping on RevZilla.com will apply to any OEM purchases made online.
Welcome to your online headquarters for Genuine Yamaha OEM Parts. RevZilla carries every available original part for your 2011 Yamaha XV1700ATS Road Star Silverado S. Whether you are frame-off restoring your bike or just making a quick repair, RevZilla has everything you need to get it back to how it rolled off the showroom floor.
RevZilla has built the most comprehensive, easiest to use online OEM parts catalog on the web. Take advantage of our user-friendly parts finder to zero in on the area of the bike you need parts for, look up the parts fiche, and quickly confirm exactly what Yamaha part numbers you need.
So, what exactly is an OEM part? OEM stands for Original Equipment Manufacturer. That means every part RevZilla offers for your 2011 Yamaha XV1700ATS Road Star Silverado S is a brand new genuine Yamaha branded part, sealed fresh from the factory, identical to the components that came stock on your bike when it was built. So you can order with confidence knowing you're getting both genuine Yamaha quality and genuine RevZilla speedy service!


text:
New York, NY (PRWEB) September 30, 2013
Long distance relationships can be tough and not for the faint of heart. The first stages of love always feel hopeful and positive but there comes a time where fears and doubt take over. Is this relationship worth it? Can this really work out? Do we have what it takes to make this relationship work?
Take a break from those negative feelings for a moment and consider this: Even in traditional relationships feelings of self-doubt and fear can exist. It's natural to want to be reassured that feelings of love and admiration are shared and reciprocated. So what can be done? How can one cope with a long-distance relationship?
The strength of a long-distance relationship depends on the quality of the communication, and not necessarily the quantity. Maintaining an emotional connection is important, and while there are exponential amounts of ways to stay connected in this world, they each have benefits and pitfalls.
Let us count the ways.
Without a doubt the simplest and most beloved way to stay in contact is by phone. Hearing a human voice and all its little nuances makes all the differences in a conversation. A five minute conversation can be extremely satisfying for both parties involved, however long-distance rates can vary wildly and talk time can get expensive. Long-Distance Mobile solutions such as Pure Minutes give up to $3 in bonuses just for signing up (Click Here to Find Out How!) and offer affordable international calling without the calling cards. These pinless calling cards are a great and convenient way to save money and keep in touch with loved ones.
Skype video-calls are a close second, because absolutely nothing can replace being able to chat to each other face-to-face. However a quality internet connection might not always be available to both parties. The system is also generally limited to home connections, making scheduling conflicts a real possibility. Video calls are a great way to show off recent projects and make sure to set aside time to watch some shows together or do some cooking.
E-mail communication is effective, especially with intermittent or underdetermined schedules, however may come off cold and impersonal. Make sure the e-mails are substantive and detailed, the time and effort will always pour through. Share triumphs, tragedies, photos or links to articles to make opening the e-mails a rewarding and interactive experience.
The last major way to stay in touch is the highly traditional, but timeless, hand-written letters and care packages. The importance of the letter has depreciated since the advent of the internet, however it is important to remember there is a high level of sentimentality through the physical post. When the recipient is reading a hand-written letter, while presumably snacking on some homemade cookies, it's a far greater experience than reading typed word on screen. Receiving a gift in the mail is an exhilarating feeling, and as long as the gift is thoughtful it doesn't even have to be expensive.
These simple tips can help maintain or even strengthen long-distance relationships and make it a little more bearable. The topic of discussion will vary from couple to couple, but however you plan to stay in touch will be all yours.
To learn more about Pure Minutes and our amazing low rates visit the website at (http://www.PureMinutes.com.) Pure Minutes provides a low-cost international calling solution that works with any phone number, regardless of the current provider. This means that a user can enjoy the benefits of low international rates without needing to change their current landline or mobile cell phone service provider. Subscribed callers simply dial a local access number and through modern "Automatic Caller Identification" software we can recognize a subscribed caller making the need for complicated PIN codes a thing of the past.
The PURE Minutes difference
- No Hidden Fees
- No Connection Fees
- No Maintenance Fees
- Real Minute Rounding
- No Contract Required
- Minutes Never Expire
- Low International Rates
- Reliable, Clear Quality
About PureMinutes
PURE Minutes is a leading provider of prepaid international long-distance calling solutions. We provide an affordable communication solution that offers flexibility, portability and ease-of-use for both landline and mobile users. PURE Minutes offers competitive international calling worldwide with no hidden fees, no maintenance fees, no contract required, and minutes that never expire. PURE Minutes service is sold on the web and through regional and national retailers including MoneyGram, La Nacional and payXchange and is available to customers worldwide in English and in Spanish and accepts payments through all major credit cards and Paypal.
Follow us on Twitter (@PUREMinutes), Facebook (facebook.com/PUREMinutes), and LinkedIn (PUREMinutes, LLC) for up to the minute updates.


text:
Surya Monro
Surya Monro is based at the Centre for Research in the Social Sciences, University of Hudderfield, UK, email . Surya has published substantially in the fields of gender and sexuality, notably on the topics of transgender, lesbian, gay and bisexual equality, and sexual/gender citizenship.
She is the author of Gender Politics: Citizenship, Activism, and Sexual Diversity (Pluto Press 2005) and is currently writing, together with Professor Diane Richardson, a book on sexuality and equality for Palgrave MacMillan. Surya has been involved in a wide range of research projects, including research in India and South Africa. Her most recent projects about LGBT equalities in local government (co-applicant, with Diane Richardson as PI, http://research.ncl.ac.uk/selg/), and social cohesion in the UK (with colleagues at the University of Huddersfield).
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) Equalities in the UK: The Noughties
The New Labour era has witnessed a sea change in LGBT equality in the UK, in terms of public opinion, legislation, and equality implementation mechanisms. There has been a cultural shift towards valuing diversity, so that to a degree, LGBT identities have become normalised. The raft of equalities legislation (as well as the repeal of Section 28) underpins this shift, as do developments such as the introduction of the Equalities and Human Rights Commission. Changes have also taken place in the communities, including a movement towards the combination of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people within the LGBT acronym, and the professionalisation of the community sector to a degree.
There are still substantial challenges concerning LGBT equalities. The inequalities that LGBT people may face are particularly stark when multiple disadvantage and intersectional discrimination are considered, including inequalities relating to ethnicity, gender, spatiality, and socio-economic class. Bisexuality is routinely included within the LGBT acronym, but this inclusion is largely rhetorical, and prejudice towards bisexuals exists in both the lesbian and gay, and heterosexual, communities. Transgender people who fit into the gender-reassigning model are now well supported by the legislation, but the situation may be more difficult for trans people who identify outside of the gender binary system.
This talk addresses the above issues, drawing on empirical material from a large Economic and Social Research Council-funded examination of the impact of recent policy changes, in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, on sexualities equalities initiatives. The project involved in depth qualitative research with four local authorities selected to include those in which little equalities work concerning sexuality and transgender was taking place. We organised Action Learning Sets in Northern Ireland, Wales, and Northern and Southern England, facilitating local authority actors in engaging – together with community activists and statutory partners in some cases – with the key issues in conducting sexuality and transgender equalities work.