text:
SAN ANGELO, TX -- A Texas hospital is partnering with a nearby Y to outsource its recreational fitness services.
Shannon Medical Center, San Angelo, TX, last week signed a letter of intent to form a partnership with the San Angelo Y. The hospital says it is closing the Shannon Wellness Center to make more room for its cardio and pulmonary rehabilitation services, according to an article in the San Angelo Standard-Times. Currently, rehabilitation care shares the same space as Shannon's fitness center.
The San Angelo Y is approximately 48,000 square feet and currently serves more than 4,200 members. Its floorplan is at least 10 times the size of the Shannon facility—large enough to accommodate the 30 percent of the hospital fitness facility's current 800 to 1,000 members who are expected to move over to the Y.
Shannon will pay its current members' joining fees and will also cover about half the cost of membership fees for its employees who wish to join the Y.
The new partnership is anticipated to begin on Jan. 1, 2011. Seven hospital fitness center staff members will lose their jobs as a result of the facility's closure.


text:
Feb 14, 2012 | ISBN 9780385531894
"I'm not embarrassed to say that I knew very little about the remarkable story of Peter Morrone, the monk turned pope. But I'm delighted to say that the tale, as exciting and compelling as any novel or film, is beautifully told by Jon Sweeney. This long-forgotten saga is rightly restored to its place as one of the most unusual episodes in the entire history of the church." —James Martin, SJ, author of Between Heaven and Mirth
"Jon M. Sweeney's loving portrait of Celestine V is that rare work of history that also feeds the soul. Anyone interested in the collision of hope, despair, and faith will come away nourished." —John L. Allen Jr., author of A People of Hope
"I have read several of Jon Sweeney's books, always with pleasure. He is a conscientious researcher, and a fine storyteller, with a wonderful gift for creating a sense of place and time. This time he tells the story of Celestine V, a hermit who was elected pope, then abdicated five months later. In The Pope Who Quit, Sweeney gives us a vivid snapshot of a tumultuous period in the history of the Catholic Church and Western Europe." –Thomas J. Craughwell, author of Saints Preserved: An Encyclopedia of Relics

subset: commoncrawl


text:
By Scott Wasserman, CFCA president and CEO
One morning recently, I read a file from a law firm representing the estate of one of our late sponsors. In her will she left $500 for the benefit of Jose, her sponsored child in Colombia.
Michael Calabria, CFCA's planned giving director, worked with the attorney, Jim, on how best to use the gift. Our staff in Colombia let us know that when Jose completes 11th grade next year, he must either enroll in college or enlist in the military.


text: Arrested Development is an American television sitcom created by Mitchell Hurwitz, which originally aired on Fox for three seasons from November 2, 2003 to February 10, 2006. A fourth season of 15 episodes was released on Netflix on May 26, 2013. The show follows the fictitious Bluth family, a formerly wealthy and habitually dysfunctional family. It is presented in a continuous format, incorporating handheld camera work, narration, archival photos, and historical footage. Ron Howard serves as an executive producer and the series' uncredited narrator. Set in Newport Beach, California, Arrested Development was filmed primarily in Culver City and Marina del Rey. Since its debut in 2003, ... more on Wikipedia


text:
As a high-profile event organised under the auspices and with support of many national as well as international defence and security organisations, Future Forces Forum is perceived as the must-attend event.
Based in PVA EXPO PRAHA every two years, Future Forces Forum provides remarkable networking platform to over 8,000 participants. Wide specialized programme including international exhibition, international congresses, conferences, workshops, seminars, panel discussions, live demonstrations, press conferences and other events, represent the opportunity to get acquainted with state-of-the-art and future defence & security technologies, future challenges and business opportunities.
With more exhibitors, more participants, wider expert programme, and eye-catching live demonstrations than ever before, participation in the Future Forces Exhibition gives you the outstanding opportunity to:


text:
Bless You Tissue Box Cover
$ 10.00 $ 20.00
All it takes is one ugly cardboard box to throw off the design of a room, and all it takes to fix that is our Bless You Tissue Box Cover! These classic white styles are a quick solution to fix these eyesores and have become a must have in busy households and offices across the country. Each square cover fits one standard box of facial tissues and features a bottomless slip style making new box replacement simple and easy. Choose from our collection of both timeless and trendy designs to find the right fit for your home!
Material + Care:
- 100% High quality washed natural cotton fabric (Available in White only)
- Machine wash gentle cycle, cold water with like colors
- Lay flat to dry
- 4.5"W x 5.5"H x 4.5"


text:
Jacob and Laurent
Yesterday in Vancouver, Taylor Lautner and Gathegi from Twilight/New Moon walking down the street – they had dinner together, both were filming this week.
I like the look of Taylor in his hoodie and leather jacket.
Taylor's been super busy so far. Shooting almost every day. And training, both on his body and on a bike. Am told he's a sweet kid: polite, grateful, works hard. His dad has been around the entire time – it's law to have a guardian at his age on the job. Not like Dina Lohan who put her daughter up, when she was the same age, to live at the Chateau Marmont and left. Hopefully then Taylor will be an exception to that curse.
He's also very popular among his co-stars in a little brother kind of way. Nikki Reed and Kristen are supposedly super protective, also both intent on helping him, whenever possible, to gain more of the spotlight. Making Taylor famous is almost like a project for them.
And if you've been reading in a bottom feeding rag that Kristen and Taylor are flirting on set, or that something romantic is going on… total bullsh-t. Ridiculous.
Kristen's boyfriend Michael Angarano is still in town. They were together yesterday when her day was over.
Exclusive photos from PunkD Images


text:
Reid Sellgren necesitaba un nuevo diseño de página web y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 14 diseños de 9 diseñadores freelance.
3 guys - 1 is an expert in online admin hierarchy, security and reporting functions, 1 is an expert in online social media and 1 is an expert in online retail product development and sales. This is a new startup with a unique approach to bringing small to mid-sized businesses into the Web 2.0 and social media age.
"Where Online Sales and Permission Marketing Meet Your Business Model"
Small to midsized businesses who don't have marketing $'s to drive additional sales to their business. Help retail, manufacturing or service clients to be more effective and efficient in how they go to market and pay for what they are doing. Each requires online registration with secure passwords, a shopping cart for credit card information and a promotional relationship with social media sources, i.e. Twitter, Facebook. An example would be a small grocery store chain that wants to offer customers the ability to log-on to a (their) website, select groceries that they want picked, online pay so the groceries are bagged and ready for pickup when they arrive. The store would offer promotions (coupons/discounts) both through social media followership and on the website. Another example is a regional frozen pizza manufacturer that wants to set up distributors and their customers to be able to log-on and place orders themselves. The business is a strategic sales sharing model, i.e. the more sales we drive to the site the more money everyone makes. We charge a one-time nominal development fee of $0 to $2,500 and in return the customer will receive free hosting, support and social media consulting and management. The winning designer would likely remain as developer of future customized customer sites.
A captivating environment that grasps at the customers stress of needing to have both an online presence and a social media promotional environment. Once your artwork has been chosen we will incorporate and build out functional elements such as a demonstration, links to social media (please incorporate these into the site) and some sample reporting. The main page requires basic 'contact us' information, link to sample sites, about us, a logo as you become inspired by the design. Keep in mind that our target audience will be broad from food sales, to product sales to services. There should be a link to a future shopping cart for clients to pay their nominal development fee. Since social media is a vital portion we should incorporate a function for reviews, blogging, etc.


text:
Brunching It Up in NYC
There's absolutely no doubt that NYC is one of the most vegan-friendly cities in the US. That's why when my boo and I visit the Big Apple, we make sure to squeeze in as much vegan grub at as many restaurants as possible.
Everyone and their granny insists that Counter has the best vegan brunch in NYC. Although we had been to Counter before, we had never gone for brunch… So for this trip, we made a point to wake up early enough to brunch it up. 😉 It was pretty damn awesome (not my absolute fave, but it was up there).
Their vegan baked goods (first pic below) came with vegan Nutella. 'Nuf said. Sold. Happy tum-tum.
The Kale Ceasar Salad was off the hook. It was super hearty and flavorful and caperlicious. The chunks of tempeh were icing on the cake (mismatached food expression – I don't care). 😉
The Biscuits and Gravy and Tofu Scram were OK (required a bit of salt and hot sauce to kick 'em up a notch). I wasn't überly horny about them, but I ate everything up like a good girl.
105 First Avenue
New York, NY 10003
(212) 982-5870
Have you been to Counter? What do you usually order?
About Sunny (Sunny's Profile)Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of all things floofy and sparkly! If there's something in particular you'd like me to review, drop me a line at firstname.lastname@example.com. You can also find me on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and Google +.
Filed in: Vegan Beauty • vegan restaurants
Comments (5)
Trackback URL | Comments RSS Feed
Agree with Abby also…Sacred Chow, hands down best vegan brunch. I moved out of NYC in 2006, so haven't explored any of the newer spots, but have been to Counter and do enjoy it. However, every time I go back to the city, it's either V Spot in Park Slope or Sacred Chow. Mmm, my tummy is growling 🙂
If you're ever in Boston and want to have a kickass brunch, go to Veggie Planet! It's not 100% vegan but most of their food is vegan and even if it isn't, they can make anything on their menu vegan without sacrificing taste. All of their baked goods are 100% vegan though and 100% yummy!
Sunny, would you believe I haven't ever been to Curly's? I can't stop my legs from walking to the Chow!
P.S. Heard a rumor that Counter is closing; do you know if it's true?
Oh no, Counter definitely does NOT have the best brunch in the city. Their menu has seen too many increasingly non-vegan incarnations and this one is definitely not worth the $$. Get thee to Sacred Chow or, if uptown, Candle 79.


text:
The Wabash College basketball team will have a new look in the 2008-09 season. Gone are familiar starters Gary Simkus, Andrew Zimmer, and Earl Rooks, but veteran coach Mac Petty welcomes back returning starters Wes Smith and Aaron Brock (right) — along with a good mix of experienced players and exciting newcomers.
The Little Giants open their season Friday it hosts the Little Giant Tipoff Tournament. Franklin College and DePauw University meet in the first game at 6:00 p.m. with the Little Giants meeting Wilmington College at 8:00 p.m.
The consolation game is at 1:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon with the championship game to follow.
Petty enters his 33rd season with the Little Giants after guiding Wabash to an 18-10 record and runner-up finish in the North Coast Athletic Conference tournament. Along the way, Wabash knocked off regular season champ Wooster in the tournament semi-final that was played in Wooster, Ohio.
Brock, a 6-6 forward from Bremen, Indiana, was a key performer down the stretch for the Little Giants, averaging 22.5 points in five late-season victories. He was honored for his play with a spot on the All-NCAC Tournament Team and received Honorable Mention All-NCAC honors. Brock ranked second on the team in blocked shots last year (33) and was third in rebounding (5.1).
A 6-3 small forward, Smith (lower left) started all 28 games his rookie year and set the Wabash single season record for steals with 68. The Indianapolis Lawrence North graduate ranked fourth on the team while averaging 10.9 points, and was second on the team with an average of 6.0 rebounds per game.
Senior Brian Maloney (below right) was a backup to All-Region center Andrew Zimmer, and should move into the starting lineup this year. The 6-6, 230-pounder from Crown Point, averaged 3.5 points and 3.3 rebounds in 14 minutes per game a year ago.
Senior Mark Turpin, sophomore Ben Burkett, and freshmen Derek Bailey, Nick Curosh, Seth Bawel, and Caleb Weber will look to join Smith and Brock at forward. Turpin, a 6-4, 200-pounder out of Evansville Harrison, has appeared in six career games.
Curosh (6-6, 220) is coming off a successful senior season at George Rogers Clark High School in Whiting, Indiana, where he averaged a double-double as a senior. Bailey (6-4), an Honor Scholar, averaged 11 points-per-game and served as team captain for an excellent Bloomington South High School team.
Burkett, a 6-5, 215-pounder, averaged nine rebounds per game at nearby Southmont. Weber, another bulky 6-5, 235-pounder, was captain and all-conference at Western Boone High School.
Chase Haltom will move into the starting lineup at one of the two guard positions. The 5-10 junior averaged 7.3 points per game and hit 36 percent of his 116 three-point shots a year ago.
Sophomore Andrew Gilman appears to have nailed down the other starting guard position. The 6-2 graduate of North Central High School in Farmersburg appeared in half of Wabash's games a year ago, but showed promise by hitting 40 percent of his long-range shots.
Sophomore Dominique Thomas will also see plenty of court time after appearing in 11 games a year ago. Thomas is a 6-1 guard from Moss Point, Mississippi. Kyle Schroering, a 6-4 guard, is back for his junior year.
Rookie guards hoping to find some playing time are AZ Zinnerman and Brian Shelbourne at the guard spot. Zinnerman is a 6-1 guard who served as team captain at Indianapolis Ben Davis High School, while Shelbourne is a 6-3 ball-handler from Cathedral High School in Indianapolis.
For a look at this year's roster, click here.
For a look at last year's results and stats, click here.


text:
Apparently Cory Feldman and most of the cast of "The Goonies" would love to see a sequel happen. Wait, is this news? Of course they would. The kid who played Data has been giving out handies under a bridge for the last 20 years. Of course they'd like to see a sequel. Is Chunk still alive? I'm sorry I even brought this up, ignore the whole thing.
I have no desire to talk about "Scream 4" but these new photos raise so many questions. Are these actually just screen shots from the old movies? Who's that boy that looks like the cheerleader from "Heroes"? Why in the holy living hell hasn't someone put Wes Craven in an old folks home yet? We may never know.
Get ready guys, here's the first look at Amanda Seyfried in "Red Riding Hood". Let me be the first to applaud the creators of the film for not cheapening things by putting her in some scantily clad outfit. No, you guys stayed true to the kids story and covered her from head to toe. Maybe go to the next level and put her in a burlap sack. That'll show em!
Ah boy this can't be good. "The Thing" prequel, which was originally set for an April 29th 2011 release date has been updated to TBD. After searching my computer's calender for a good 30 minutes I then looked up what TBD meant. Well, first I went to Taco Bell and got dinner but then I looked it up. I think we're done here.


text:
Research and Development by Robert A. Cooke, Ph.D.
Customer ServiceStyles™ (CSS) provides deep insights into the quality of service provided to internal or external customers/clients by assessing service styles—that is, how service providers approach their work and interact with customers. These insights, coupled with measures of three basic dimensions of customer service (satisfaction, customer loyalty, and word of mouth) arm organizations with the information they need to elevate service quality to the highest level.
The survey includes 48 statements that describe some of the behaviours and 'personal styles' that might be exhibited by organizational members when interacting with customers (either internal or external).
Combining the CSS results from customers with the Organizational Culture Inventory® (OCI®) results from staff gives you a persuasive 'burning platform' to present to your CEO on the need for cultural transformation to adapt your approach to customer service.
Contact us for information on product pricing and/or consulting and coaching services. (Online ordering is not available.)
Global Change Circle™ Login Contact Us Change Location
Human Synergistics Accredited Practitioners can access premium content by logging in below.
Human Synergistics reserves the right to request some processing charges for access to interactive and/or Circumplex-based resources. All material is subject to copyright.
Sitemap | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Copyright © 2012 by Human Synergistics International.
All rights reserved.


text:
Photograph by Andrew Lever
I was driving along the beach highway when I noticed the bulls sunbathing on the empty beach. I initially thought I was seeing things, but no, it really was sunbathing cows! I had to park my car a fair distance away, and that meant a long walk along the beach in 35 [degrees Celsius] heat. It did not matter because I had to get the shot. When I got closer to them I was careful not to spook them so I crawled on my stomach on the hot sand to get a good picture of them. Mission accomplished! It was worth the effort. Tarifa Beach, Andalusia, Spain.
(This photo and caption were submitted to the 2013 National Geographic Photo Contest .)
See all contest entries » Browse galleries of our editors' favorites »


text:
Lori3 necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 134 diseños de 36 diseñadores freelance.
Libby Gill & Company
An entertainment industry veteran, Libby Gill spent fifteen years heading public relations and corporate communications at Universal Studios, Sony Pictures Entertainment and Turner Broadcasting. She was also the branding/PR brain behind the launch of the Dr. Phil Show.
Libby is now an internationally respected executive coach, speaker, brand/web strategist and bestselling author. She is a dynamic and powerful speaker who motivates clients to get "unstuck" by helping them clarify their vision, simplify their path and execute their plan with measurable milestones.
Corporations and Executives.
Speakers Bureaus and Professional Associations.
Future clients for coaching, web/brand strategy.
Name recognition for product sales.
Looking for creative but clear typography of Libby Gill & Company or Libby Gill & Co with a small icon or design element that could be used as a stand alone eye catching "button" (using maybe LG & Co or LG&C or just LG). It should be contemporary but not stuffy. It should be easy to read and memorable. It needs to be simple but not plain and have a distinctive design element or graphic.
Logo should be powerful and strong (but not overpowering) and not too feminine.
Dark red with black or other complimentary color such as a marigold orange or rich plum. See our websites for colors and ideas http://www.libbygill.com and http://www.speakerlibbygill.com
Please no stock images or clip art. No cartoons or microphones.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text: Find your perfect new BMW for sale in Chicagoland. Our extensive new inventory features all of the latest BMW models in a variety of colors and trim levels. We also offer a number of exclusive lease and finance specials to help make new vehicle ownership even easier. Browse our current inventory below, then give us a call at (630) 537-0311 to schedule a test drive!


text:
Historical Information
Woodlawn Cemetery was founded in 1837 with the purchase of 1.25 acres adjacent to the Stayton Family Cemetery for the "interment of all Jackson County residents". In 1845 Joseph and Sally Hansbrough sold one and 6/25 acres of land for use as a grave yard for persons of Jackson County. The land was to be used for the purpose of public burials. This established the cemetery known for many years as the City Cemetery.
The land south of the original cemetery was sold to Father Donnelly in 1853 adding six acres on the southern edge calling it Saint Mary Cemetery for the use of Catholic patrons. These three cemeteries were combined in 1922 to become Woodlawn Cemetery.
The Woodland Cemetery now contains 56 acres, the final resting place for over 33,000 graves. Within its walls is the history of the Civil War and the Sante Fe Trail.
Notable Citizens Buried in Woodlawn Cemetery
Boyd, John R. (1835-1862)
Civil War Confederate Army Officer. He served during the Civil War as Colonel and commander of the 12th Missouri (CSA) Cavalry regiment. He was killed at the first battle of Independence, Missouri. Plot: Buried next to Brigadier General John Taylor Hughes.
Chiles, James (1802-1863)
Colonel James Chiles was a Senator for the state of Missouri. Great uncle to Harry S. Truman, father of James Crow.
Hughes, John Taylor (1817-1862)
Civil War Confederate Brigadier General. Prior to the Civil War, he was a Colonel of militia and a Missouri State Representative. At the start of the war, he was elected Colonel of the Missouri Guard 1st Regiment and participated in the Battle of Carthage, Wilson's Creek and was wounded in the Siege of Lexington. In the summer of 1862, he returned to Missouri to recruit for the Confederacy and was appointed as either an acting Confederate or Missouri State Guard Brigadier General.
Liddil, James Andrew 'Dick' (1852-1901)
He was with the James Gang (Jessie and Frank James) after the war. He was a secret foe of the James and testified against Frank James at his trial. He was involved in several James Gang train robberies.
Sawyer, Samuel Locke (1813-1890)
Graduated Dartmouth College in 1833; admitted to the Bar in Amherst, NH in 1836; moved to Lexington, MO in 1838; elected circuit attorney of the sixth judicial circuit of Missouri in 1848; reelected in 1882; delegate to the MO Constitutional Convention in 1861; delegate to the Democratic National Convention in 1868; elected judge of the 24th Judicial Circuit and served from 1871 until 1876 when he resigned; elected as independent Democrat to the forty-sixth congress in 1881.
Smith Jr., Le Roy (1905-1989)
Author of "The Fourth King" which contained poetry, some of which first appeared in The Saturday Review, presented as a biography of Adam and man searching for truth and survival.
Woodson, Samuel Hughes (1815-1881)
US Congresssman.
William Joseph Randall (1909-2000)
also known as William J. Randall; Bill Randall. Democrat. Lawyer; served in the U.S. Army during World War II; county judge in Missouri, 1946-59; U.S. Representative from Missouri 4th District, 1959-77
Samuel Hughes Woodson (1815-1881)
also known as Samuel H. Woodson - Delegate to Missouri state constitutional convention 25th District, 1845-46; member of Missouri state legislature; U.S. Representative from Missouri 5th District, 1857-61.
Samuel Locke Sawyer (1813-1890)
Democrat. U.S. Representative from Missouri 8th District, 1879-81.
James Chiles (1802-1883)
Granduncle of Harry S. Truman. Member of Missouri State Senate.
John Taylor Hughes (1817-1862)
Member of Missouri state house of representatives, 1854; colonel in the Confederate Army during the Civil War. While leading his troops, was killed in battle at Independence, Jackson County, Mo., August 11, 1862.
Hiram Young (1815-1882)
A slave that purchased his freedom for $1,500. He became famous as a wagon builder during the early trail days and westward expansion. He turned his carpentry skills into a successful business of building oxen bows and manufactured wagons. He purchased many slaves from the slave auction block and used them as laborers. He paid them approximately $5 a week and did not treat them as slaves thereby allowing them to work out their own freedom.
William Earl McLellin (1806-1883)
Ordained one of the original twelve Latter Day Saints (Mormon) Apostles.
Harvey Merrick Vaile
Local entrepreneur and U.S. mail contractor, owner of the Vaile Mansion, which had flushing toilets, a 48,000 gallon wine cellar, and a built-in 6000 gallon water tank, all of which were very uncommon when the mansion was built in 1881. The house, designed by Kansas City architect Asa B. Cross, at a cost of $100,000. An 1882 article in The Kansas City Times says that it is "the most princely house and the most comfortable home in the entire west." The 30-room mansion's design was inspired by a large house in Normandy the Vailes had visited during a trip to Europe.
Available Services
The City of Independence manages and maintains the entire cemetery, providing perpetual care to all burial sites. Burial lots are available. For information on Woodlawn Cemetery call (816) 325-7365.


text:
From the video case:
Earth becomes an unholy breeding ground for a swarm of giant man-eating locusts that devour everything and everyone in sight. Conventional weapons are no match for the colossal carnivores whose steel jaws crush soldiers like walnuts. Man is hopelessly outnumbered. As a last ditch effort, military strategists dispatch a B-52 bomber carrying an atomic bomb. Chicago will be turned into a nuclear wasteland unless a brilliant entomologist (Peter Graves) can come up with an alternative in time. (1957, b&w)
Mark says:
After the success of 1954's Them! (giant ants), filmmakers were anxious to produce the next lucrative giant insect/animal picture. Over the course of years, several creatures were given the growth treatment with varying degrees of success, including: a praying mantis, a tarantula, a spider, scorpions, leeches, and crabs.
But only director/producer Bert I. Gordon (The Amazing Colossal Man, Empire of the Ants) could come up with insects as non-threatening as monster grasshoppers. That's right, grasshoppers. It would not be until 1972's Night of the Lepus, featuring gargantuan bunny rabbits, that a less menacing behemoth would hit the big screen.
Beginning of the End is your standard radioactive giant bug flick, kicked up a notch by the ultra-serious acting of Peter Graves (Killers from Space, It Conquered the World). Graves plays his role so straight that it gives the already ridiculous premise an added element of absurdity.
Peggie Castle (Bury Me Dead) stars as photographic journalist and love interest, Audrey Aimes. You'll also recognize B-movie veterans Morris Ankrum (Earth vs the Flying Saucers, Kronos) as Gen. Hanson, and Thomas Browne Henry (The Brain from Planet Arous) in the role of Col. Tom Sturgeon.
Laughable special effects and dialog make Beginning of the End a camp favorite.
Scene to watch for: Grasshoppers sliding off postcards of Chicago buildings.
Line to listen for: "You can't drop an atom bomb on Chicago!"
Special Note: The DVD commentary with film historian, Bruce Kimmel, and Bert I. Gordon's wife (Flora) and daughter (Susan) is not that interesting. The most entertaining part of the commentary is listening to Mr. Kimmel croon over how hot Peggie Castle is.
Mark's Rating: ! ! ! out of 5.


text:
Joomla, Wordpress and HTML5 Websites.
Digital Media Services, Website Design and Development
Blue Mongoose is a Rochester, NY based Digital Media, Website Design & Development Company.
We provide professional digital products design, website design, web development ,website hosting, and website support services.
More importantly we provide remarkably good old fashioned service.
Our Promise
At Blue Mongoose we will treat you as we would like to be treated. We respond to your calls and emails in a timely fashion.
We stick to our agreements. We avoid "Geek Speak" and discuss our services in laymans terms. We commit ourselves to your success.
Competitive Advantages
Professional Quality Design | Turnkey Solutions | Attention to Detail
Reasonable Pricing | Quick Turnaround | Sound Advice | References
Key Benefits
Save Time and Hassle - We are your "go to" experts on the web. We do our job so you can do yours.
Save Money - Our fees are reasonable and represent a true value to you.


text:
Destination guide: Quito, Ecuador
Quito, the capital of Ecuador, is in the Andes, about 2,800 meters above sea level. Walking through its streets, you can see the contrasts between its old buildings, which combine both contemporary and colonial elements. Quito's inhabitants are very hospitable to tourists, making it the perfect destination for your vacation. Ask about our offers for tickets to Quito and fly with LAN Airlines.
Content provided by Lonely Planet
High in the Andes, amid dramatic, mist-covered peaks, Quito is a beautifully located city packed with historical monuments and architectural treasures. It's a city with a vibrant civic scene and a fascinating collection of neighborhoods. Dining, drinking and merrymaking are all part of the equatorial experience in the world's second-highest capital.
Quito's jewel is its historic center, or old town as it's often called. A Unesco World Heritage site, this handsomely restored neighborhood blooms with 17th-century facades, picturesque plazas and magnificent churches that blend Spanish, Moorish and indigenous elements. It's also home to the presidential palace, which presides over the animated streets full of people from all walks of society mingling throughout the day. Just north of the old town lies the aptly named new town a modern and bustling collection of neighborhoods, intersected by noisy avenues and sprinkled with high-rises. The magnet for travelers is the Mariscal Sucre, a condensed area of guesthouses, travel agencies, diverse eateries and a pulsing nightlife scene. plenty of quiteños (Quito residents) frequent the bars and restaurants here.
Quito is an alluring city for wanderers, where a day's saunter can lead past little-explored cobblestone lanes through lively markets and shops, and on up into hilly neighborhoods where breathtaking views lurk around every corner. Not surprisingly, the capital is a popular place to enroll in a Spanish school and stay for a while - perhaps far longer than planned, as more than a few captivated expats can attest.
Buy nowPurchase your ticket at LAN.com and discover all of the charm that
Quito has to offer.


text:
Free Shipping & 30-day Returns for all Orders
I understand and acknowledge that incorrect information may make my policy unenforceable
and that it can be a criminal or civil crime to knowingly and with intent to mislead,
file an insurance application containing any false information or conceal information
concerning any material fact. I also understand and acknowledge that for the failure
or refusal of any insurance carrier to cover or pay any loss or claim, that I release
and discharge Wasserman & Wexler LLC, Sonic Insurance Agency, Hallberg Insurance
Network, from any liability due from such failure or refusal.
Personal information about you, including information from
a credit or other investigative report, may be collected from persons other than
you in connection with this application for insurance and subsequent amendments
and renewals. Such information as well as other personal and privileged information
collected by us or our agents may in certain circumstances be disclosed to third
parties without your authorization. Credit scoring information may be used to determine
either your eligibility for insurance or the premium you will be charged. We may
use a third party in connection with the request for correction of any inaccuracies.
A more detailed description of your rights and our practices regarding such information
is available upon request. Contact your agent or broker for instruction on how to
submit a request to us.
Processing and Data Transmission Convenience Fee
The Technology Processing Company is pleased to provide you with the technology
that immediately transmits your information, including the jewelry data, to the
insurance company. This is a unique convenience solution that enables your new jewelry
purchase to be fully insured during your online
purchase. The Technology Processing Company
charges a one-time applicable fee for processing
this service and is not charged on renewals. I have full knowledge
and consent to being charged the above applicable
processing fees for data transmission and storage by the Technology Processing Company.
By checking the checkbox, I certify that I have read and agree with the above statement
and agree to accept the convenience processing fees charged by
the Technology Processing Company on my credit card.
GemShield/IJN is a jewelry insurance
replacement program, underwritten by Berkley Asset Protection. If you incur a loss,
your jewelry will be replaced with a piece of like kind and quality from the participating
jeweler who originally sold you the item. It is a worldwide insurance policy that
includes coverage for sudden and accidental damage and mysterious disappearance.
You will receive your insurance premium receipt by email
and the policy will follow.
Your Jeweler is not a licensed agent of Gemshield and does not sell insurance.
Copyright © 2013 - www.silverdemostore.com - All Rights Reserved.


text:
Of course. live jasmin
Why don't you just go and stay away? No one is forcing you to come here. Goodbye Aggie.
Kat sorry for stealing your "Buy the dips and ignore Rogers tips" line, but it is too good to only be used once. You know I don't buy the dips, but the slogan is just too precious to pass up.
Kat, I believe you'll find it much more enjoyable and certainly more comfortable if you would come back to Main's forum. Just about 90+% of the decent people here have gone there (MasterQ included). I've had it with Jake especially but the constant bickering with roger/duney whoever is ridiculous.
Don't hesitate, drop this account and come over with friends.
Hope to see you there!
Where are you kat...?
What is your take on this?
hurry... I need to decide NOW.


text:
That, sadly, might be that. The last of the major banks and building societies to launch cash Isa rates have acted – with disappointing results.
The chance of any new Isas launching before the new tax year is very low, so savers are being encouraged to open a best-buy account now to use up their 2013-14 cash Isa allowance.
The most eye-catching deals are an 18-month fixed-rate Isa from Halifax paying 2pc and a three-year account from Nationwide Building Society paying 2.25pc. Santander launched a 1.6pc rate on its easy access Isa, which will make it the best widely available rate following the withdrawal of a 1.75pc offer from Britannia.
Wind back to this time last year and Santander was offering 2.5pc on its easy access Isa. This time two years ago, savers could get 3.3pc. Anna Bowes, director of SavingsChampion.co.uk, the rate-monitoring company, said: "This could be it for savers. It's unlikely that providers will do much more with their rates between now and the end of the tax year, so now is the time to search for the best deals – don't leave it too late."
So where should you save? Here is The Telegraph's pick of the best accounts.
• Get our money round-up with tips on the best Isas
• Loophole: How to earn 6.8pc on a 'cash Isa' this year
• Tables: Cheapest fund supermarkets
With talk of the Bank of England next year increasing Bank Rate, which has kept savings rates low since 2009, many savers will be keen on Isas that allow penalty-free access.
But by the same token, banks are reluctant to provide this type of offer – instead, they would like to lock customers into today's miserable returns.
If you can afford to give notice when you want to make withdrawals, consider the Hanley Economic Building Society 60-day notice account at 1.85pc. The account is operated via the post. Transfers from old Isas are allowed.
If want immediate access, Santander's 1.6pc Direct Isa Saver is a good option. This allows you to transfer in existing Isa savings, too.
Nationwide pays 1.75pc on its Flexclusive Isa, but it is reserved for current account customers and does not accept transfers.
The Halifax 18-month Isa at 2pc stands out among a slew of fixed-rate launches in recent weeks. It will mature in September 2015. This, incidentally, could be just as the Bank of England makes its first interest rate movement. If so, you will be in a position to take advantage.
However, if the Bank decides to wait, you could encounter a scarcity of options. This is because Isa rates typically peak between February and May.
Halifax offers an added perk – its Savers Prize Draw. This is a lucky dip in which 1,000 prizes worth up to £100,000 are handed to savers every month. You need to put more than £5,000 into the account and register online.
The fixed-rate alternatives include the Halifax two-year account at 2.05pc and three-year account at 2.25pc. Nationwide last week launched identical two and three-year deals. Fixing for longer than this could be a poor option if the Bank of England does raise interest rates to nearly 3pc by 2017, as mooted in mid-March.
An alternative to all these is the Santander 2.3pc two-year fix. This is available to its own 123 Current Account, Credit Card and wealthier "Select" customers. You can open a current account and apply for the Isa on the same day.
If you are set on maximising your interest right away, you will need to tie up your cash for longer. Skipton Building Society pays 3pc over five years – the best rate on a cash Isa anywhere.
All these accounts accept transfers in. Be aware that early withdrawals from fixed-rate accounts are nearly always subject to penalties. This could be up to a year's worth of interest. Check before you sign up.
There are a few other options if you are using only the 2013-14 cash Isa allowance of £5,760. The Coventry Building Society four-year fix at 2.75pc is at the top of the tables but does not accept transfers from old Isas.
Easy access might be a more sensible option for this type of saver. Here, Earl Shilton Building Society offers a 1.8pc account which can be operated by post. The account requires 90 days' notice.
Leeds Building Society had offered a 1.9pc one-year deal, but took it off the market late last week. The next best offer is a 1.76pc rate from National Counties Building Society, but this is available to existing NCBS customers only.
- firstname.lastname@example.com


text:
Examples for possible analysis and measurements within frequency range (700MHz - 4GHz):
Extreme military grade. Easy to connect on top of any HyperLOG X antenna. Including connector and all needed screws. Perfect for pinpointing any RF source even at bright daylight. About 1000x times brighter than our standard 1mW red laser. Very high range up to 15 km.
WARNING: Only for outside use. This is no toy! Please make sure that you are allowed to use and/or import this gadget before placing an order!
Great gadget to localize a pinpointed RF source. Works at any antenna position due to its liquid filled ball. Can be used together with above mentioned laser or separately. Including connector and all needed screws.
Protects the antenna against water intrusion. Perfect for outdoor use e.g. in the pouring rain. (+€ 49.95)
High quality special SMA cable for connecting any HyperLOG®-Antenna or BicoLOG®-Antenna or the preamplifiers UBBV Series with various test equipment like Aaronia RF Spectrum-Analyzer. You can find more details about the article in our online shop.
To connect any Spectrum Analyzer etc. with N connector to the HyperLOG antenna (Above SMA cable needed). You can find more details in our online shop.
Highly recommended for the usage of our HyperLOG antennas: Quick and easy change of antenna polarization, perfect antenna handling (even with the more heavy HyperLOG 40xx and 30xxx series). A MUST-HAVE for any pro user. You can find more product details in our online shop.
Height adjustable, high stability. HIGHLY recommended for usage with HyperLOG 30xxx, 40xx and BicoLOG antennas.You can find detailed information in our online shop.
HyperLOG 7040 X
Same as HyperLOG 7025 X but with higher frequency range up to 4GHz. This frequency range now includes WiMAX.
Every HyperLOG antenna goes through rigorous testing in our laboratories before dispatch and is equipped with a high quality GOLD COATING, a high-tech antenna-case (radome) which offers protection against mechanical damage and environmental influence, a top-quality integrated tripod connection and a SMA connector (18GHz version) with twist protection.
Made in Germany:
All Aaronia antennas are developed, individually produced and calibrated in Germany at the Aaronia factory. This guarantees highest standard so that Aaronia can offer every customer a full 10 years warranty for all EMC antennas.
Exhaustive Calibration data:
All Aaronia antennas include a complete high resolution (10MHz steps!) calibration data set with up to 533 calibration points (on CD). This offers the ability to make a very accurate EMC measurement with any Spectrum Analyzer.
Included in delivery:
Each HyperLOG antenna will be shipped with many accessories in a high-value aluminum carrying case. More details can be found at above section "Included in delivery".
All HyperLOG X antennas can be equipped with various options which highly expand the functionality. More details about possible options for this HyperLOG are available at above section "Options".


text:
Green Cargo runs 400 freight trains each day, which is equivalent to the capacity of approximately 10,000 truck transports. We serve 300 locations in Sweden and the major cities in Norway. In cooperation with other operators, we reach thousands of locations in Europe. Green Cargo is the only nation-wide freight transport company that meets the standards set by the Swedish Society for Nature Conservation for freight transports (Bra Miljöval). Green Cargo is owned by the Swedish state. The Group has approximately 1,800 employees and annual revenue of SEK 4,2 billion (2018).
Office Solna
Svetsarvägen 10
S-171 41 Solna
Office Hallsberg
S-694 32 Hallsberg
Billing address
Green Cargo AB
S-838 77 Frösön
Do you want to subscribe to our news, pressreleases and blog in our pressroom?Follow us in our pressroom


text:
Online dating sites are well-known for scammers looking for vulnerable women to steal their heart and bank-account. These women start to see the profile of who they think is compatible match.
This is a challenging area in dating profiles. Alcohol contributes to Hook Up Just a lot of problems - mental and physical health, violence, relationship issues and so forth. So, how does someone answer, and what can their answers mean?
If after a day of standing on the website you have not connected with someone yet, don't weary and cancel your membership. Just like anything in your life, success in adult dating will take time Phone Hook Up and persistence. Be patient, be active, and don't forget that the longer happen to be on the web page, the greater chance you've of meeting other adults.
Your moments of small talk should allow for an adequate warm-up period to get on the real stuff. Let's look at something that lets you provide her by having an easy way to explain to you who she really is, but Hook Up Shoot without offending her or making your process too transparent.
Often an emotional affair can begin very innocently with a friendship from work, church or perhaps the neighborhood. A flirtatious online relationship may also come to be a difficult affair. Couples who are not emotionally connecting are at greatest chance of falling into an emotional affair with another person. This new connection results in a brand new excitement, a spark, specially when someone you will find attractive shows a sincere interest in you as a person and "gets" you over you are feeling your partner does.
Though I find it to be a not particularly flattering picture, the Mona Lisa is known for her enigmatic smile. A lot goes having a little twitching for the lips. You can show disdain or offer a "come hither" look. What you are seeking is the second. You see a lady, build your his full attention shoot her a nice and open smile and discover how she responds. If she provides you with a smile back it's "game on" and time and energy to transfer for even more flirting.
Turn Off/On: The main shut off for love and dating is sarcasm, a bug-bear for many within Hook Up S the UK. The main activate is candlelight. Just look out for the curtains!
This will have more good stuff your path. Never have anything bad to say about another person-even your former boyfriend. If friends ask you ways you're feeling, just say you would like him well and you have no regrets. Make it a point to demonstrate them that you're happy, too. Common friends you have along with your ex will discover how good a catch Hook Her Up you might be, and berate him permanently allowing you to go. Meanwhile, your ex will start curious about you and what you're as much as currently.
Whatever your reasons for logining into singles' sites and letting the globe realize that you're available, think about these few tips, which might really help you together with reduce the amount of your disappointments.
Well, here's some very good news. What I wrote earlier about the nonverbal part Hook Up With Guys being more vital compared to verbal part of flirting? It still holds true here.
Do I Think I Don't Deserve My Husband? - Often it's your own personal lack of confidence and self esteem that produces you to definitely think your husband could be cheating as you can't quite believe that you simply're adequate for him. Perhaps you think although really prefer someone that is slimmer than you, or a better cook, or higher adventurous... If you don't think you're good enough on your husband you can convince yourself he probably thinks exactly the same way and is therefore having an affair with someone that is suitable. Remember, not many men would keep with a female they didn't wish to be with so if he's with you, the reason is that he wants to be. He obviously thinks you're sufficient, you must too!
There exist several great reasons to try online dating. First off, it can be done through the comfort of your own house. Next, there exists anonymity. You don't have to provide your reputation, where you are or any personal information. (We will talk much more about this as well as other online dating services safety points a little afterwards). Online dating gives you the chance to familiarize yourself with somebody and make some kind of rapport when you ever meet face-to-face. It is a great way to meet members of a man or woman if you are bashful or gun-shy about getting involved with a new person. It also will give you an opportunity to try a new relationship on for size to see how it fits. If it does not work in your case, you'll be able to go forward.
Do you have any proven fact that there are thousands of maried people on earth that met the other person through online dating sites sites? Are you among those individuals who can't seem to find the proper partner and also have developed quite a concern with online dating sites? You don't need to hesitate about registering. It's modern, it's fun, and intensely much advantageous if I may say so myself.
Let me just point something out. Women tend to be attracted to your love of life and natural "manliness" than other things - even money, power, fame, and height.
The dating consultant will recommend you to let their professional photographer take your pictures as you need clear crisp ones that relate the actual you. Wearing nice colorful clothes that accent the skin Com Hook Up and hair will allow you to jump out.
Create an authentic itinerary - Your adventures should range from the ones that you could do in a single day. Something that takes several Hook Me Up On days in order to complete (being a training course) could place you on the spot in terms of choosing sleeping locations and resting lodgings.
1) A guy really needs in order to get beyond any comfort zones that they has that's getting into the Hook One Up way of his desire to own a girlfriend.
• She isn't getting angry anymore. Usually, your wife gets angry easily in case you do not display on time especially during appointments like meeting her in the restaurant or seeing her in the mall. Aside from this reason, she also gets angry if you do not leave her with an appointment. If you notice that she does not get angry in case you still do all of these, may, she actually is not thinking about you anymore.
There are common forms of actions in order to get the cheating wife back. Some of them will be effective and some, not so much. You don't need to waste time with hit and miss efforts when you can do something that can turn her into putty with you in the very start.
According to this way of reckoning, facts singles and couples Forum Hook Up engaged in adult dating in Leicestershire is somewhere within the region of 1100. The total divides up as: 450 couples, 350 single males and 300 single females. The figures should be a good sign to any individual who is interested in trying to find like-minded couples and singles in Leicestershire that the opportunities for a great deal of fun tend to be out there.
Another choice to obtaining a successful date is to get the services of an expert matchmaker. A professional matchmaker can almost guarantee an excellent date by pairing you with people that have exactly the same interests and relationships views while you. This is important for any successful date by 50 percent ways. It allows for that you learn more about the person consequently at ease with conversing wit them. And it also decreases the danger of the having to deal with another Hook Up Being Used failed mission. Successful dates include the business of professional matchmakers. They give hope on the singles that have been on the verge of letting go of.
After much urging from friends and well-meaning family, I finally submitted my profile with an online single dating site. I have got word of the number of others have met some nice people through an Watch Hook Up online single dating site. I am waiting to view to uncover the merits on this online single dating site.
Dorset comes with an overall population close to 750,000 people but 300,000 are in the Bournemouth - Poole area. The rest of Dorset is reasonably rural and relatively thinly populated. It is also a place that's said to hold the highest over 50's population in Europe, making it a more popular place to retire to compared to the Spanish Costas!
So you think you've met the one in your case. You've been on several dates and become intimate along with your new partner, but you're hiding a Hook Up S secret that's burning inside you; a fantasy as well as a fetish you know could make or break your future together.
Should you search for love or wait until it finds you? This is the question many singles ask themselves and it is fine awaiting like to arrive just make sure are single, lonely and wish a great snog then sometimes waiting seriously isn't an option. Look all around you plus you've got love thrust with your face with celebrity couples snuggling on the covers of magazines, young partners walking together, and Do You Hook Up countless other images that remind you there's no-one special inside your life.
Hook Up Hanna City IL | Hook Up Lacon IL3000 SE Powell Blvd Portland, OR 97202 Creston-Kenilworth, Southeast Portland Get Directions Phone number(503) 231-9199


text:
(CNN) -- Many "Twilight" fans are savoring their last bites of the vampire fantasy films they have adored for four years.
The "Twi-hards" are all abuzz about this weekend's release of "The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn - Part 2." Many will be mourning the end of this series and wondering what they should follow next. Of course, there will be others who don't get what the fuss is about.
We asked readers to tell us what they think of life after "Twilight" using the hashtag #WhenTwilightEnds, and we scooped up many responses via social media. Read below to see the different "teams" that developed, in the spirit of "Team Edward" (vampire) and "Team Jacob" (werewolf).
If you have trouble viewing this page, please visit Storify to see the post.
Share your views in the comments area below or post video commentary on CNN iReport.


text:
Are you goin'? 'Cause I'm goin'.
THIS is the music festival for you if you're sitting there thinking (a) "I liked country music back when Hank Williams and Waylon Jennings ruled the roost, but what I see on CMT gives me a rash." or (b) "I was weaned on rock and punk but I also have a Johnny Cash t-shirt."
It's during Labor Day weekend in Cookeville, TN (right outside Nashville). There's camping, hot showers, and they'll even set up a tent for you to rent. Or, if you're a city slicker like me, the hotel down the road is $46 pp per night. (All the info is on their website)
And the music. Holy bunches of greatness, the music. The amazing Wanda Jackson is the big cheese, along with Don Maddox and Th' Legendary Shack Shakers are headlining. I'm looking forward to seeing every other band just as much. Nobody beats the voice of Wayne 'the train' Hancock or the pure energy of Possessed by Paul James. I could ramble on an on with my music nerd obsessions here but suffice to say if you're wondering what's going on in underground country, this is our Woodstock. So be there, 'cause it's gonna be great!


text:
+myConnections: Engage your community - connect to news, events and information you care about. View more information...
Amanda Willows
7 points
2 points
View your community's facilities and features online with the new Facilities Module.
Personalize your online experience to stay up-to-date on news, events and other information.
If you fail to appear in court as ordered, the court will issue a warrant for your arrest and you can be jailed and/or fined. For more information, comments, or questions contact us at 903-785-6581.


text:
All prices are in USD
Routing templates, milled from solid brass, ensure quick and precise placement of Brusso products. Compatible with JB-804 and JB-804S. Installation instructions are available.
We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer.
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!


text:
Leave a Reply Cancel reply
Published by New Age Yoga & Meditation
My name is Kristen Maldonado I am the owner of New Age Yoga and I can't wait to share how Yoga has changed my life! I'm a busy mom with a passion for books and nature. I graduated with B.A. in Literature and Psychology with extensive research in World Religions. My yoga journey began in 2012 after experiencing my very first Savasana. Then i was hooked!! I have a 200hr-RYT cert with Yoga Alliance. I had a 5 year background in POP Pilates but Yoga took my health regimen to the next level. Yoga has taught me to harness the energy of my breath and draw my conscious focus inward. Teaching has been a true blessing and i look forward to sharing what I love about this amazing practice! *Namaste* View all posts by New Age Yoga & Meditation


text:
Postgame Notes
Maryland 36, Temple 27
Kicking Off: Maryland held on to beat Temple 36-27 to improve to 2-0 on the season … quarterback Perry Hills went 11 of 21 for 190 yards, two passing touchdowns and one rushing touchdown … running back Justus Pickett ran for 69 yards and a touchdown, and Stefon Diggs had 135 all-purpose yards on nine touches … the defense forced two early turnovers and was once again tough against the run, holding Temple to 52 yards on 39 carries.
Forced Turnovers Set Tone: Maryland's defense set the tone right away by forcing a fumble on Temple's first offensive play of the game. Joe Vellano forced the fumble by running back Matt Brown, and Demetrius Hartsfield recovered it. Then, on Temple's second drive, Cole Farrand forced a fumble on third down that A.J. Francis recovered.
Defense Locks Down: The Terps held Temple to just 34 total yards and two first downs in the first half. Temple had just 28 rushing yards on 22 carries (1.3 ypc) and six passing yards as Maryland won the time of possession battle 16:21 to 13:39. The second half was more of the same as the Owls had just 24 rushing yards on 17 carries. For the game, Temple had just 52 rushing yards on 39 carries (1.3 ypc).
Leak Steps Up: Sophomore receiver Marcus Leak had three receptions for 90 yards, and two of them were big plays. Leak had a 32-yard TD reception to give Maryland a 17-3 lead in the second quarter; he also had a big momentum play in the third quarter. On a third-and-17, Leak caught a jump ball from Hills for a 39-yard reception, and Maryland went on to kick a field goal on the drive. The catch came right after Temple scored a TD as a result of a Maryland turnover right after halftime.
Showing Improvement on Offense: Maryland showed improvement on offense in week two of the season. The Terps' 12 first downs in the first half nearly matched their total of 13 in game one against William & Mary. Maryland finished with 334 yards of total offense and 19 first downs.
Diggs' Drive: Maryland's first touchdown drive came in large part due to the efforts of Stefon Diggs. The freshman set up the drive with a 27-yard punt return that gave Maryland the ball at the their own 43. He then had a 12-yard rush and a 12-yard reception before Perry Hills hit Matt Furstenburg in the end zone on a beautiful pass for a 22-yard touchdown.
More Diggs: Despite a fumble on a punt in the fourth quarter, Diggs had a solid all-around game. He had nine touches for 135 yards, an average of 15 yards per touch (3 receptions for 59 yards, 2 rushes for 17 yards, 3 punt returns for 34 yards, 1 kickoff return for 25 yards). Diggs also had a 38-yard catch on third down with under 4:00 left in the game that setup a touchdown and helped preserve the win.
Safety: Maryland got its first safety in exactly five years when Temple's center snapped it over the head of QB Chris Coyer and into the end zone in the second quarter. The Terps' last safety came against FIU on Sept. 8, 2007.
Turnovers: The Terps were able to hold on to win despite losing the turnover battle for the second straight week. Maryland had four fumbles lost, while Temple lost two fumbles and threw an interception.
Tidbits: Brad Craddock's 45-yard field goal in the first quarter was the first of his career … Perry Hills' 22-yard TD pass to Matt Furstenburg early in the second quarter was the first of his career … Maryland's 23 points in second quarter its most in one quarter since they had 28 on 10/30/10 vs. Wake Forest … when Temple QB Chris Coyer hit C.J. Hammond for a 62-yard touchdown in the third quarter, it represented the first points Maryland's defense allowed this season that didn't come off turnovers … with 73 all-purpose yards Justus Pickett surpassed 1,000 career all-purpose yards … the Terps finished with three sacks and seven tackles for loss … Cole Farrand had a game-high six tackles … A.J. Francis had a blocked field goal, sack and fumble recovery.


text:
hello there! this is my comic strip dessert spoon:
it's a sometimes surreal, slice of life type affair with attempts at humour along the way.
i post three different types of page; gags, inaccurate educational material and full page
self indulgent scenes (like the one attached) . there is also 'a new hope' crammed into 6
pages in there!
thankyou all.


text:
Just when you thought the Gold Coast couldn't get any more relaxed you arrive over the hill and into Tugun. This southern Gold Coast suburb is so laid-back that locals fondly call her Tugz (pronounced choog-s) while ancient Indigenous people referred to Tugun as a place of "breaking waves".
Certainly, it boasts one of the biggest and some say best beaches on the Gold Coast and on a good day, you may bag a breaker or two, but the real charm of Tugun lays in its homey streets, café culture and fish and chip shops.
That's not to say there aren't luxury oceanfront apartments - there's plenty of those - plus affordable holiday units. For this is the Gold Coast without the glitz or the vinegar. It's simply a salty suburb for strolling and sunbaking, hanging out at the surf club and mixing with the locals. Just don't be surprised if by the end of a stay here, you too, will be calling her Tugz.
Note: Information on listed products and services are provided by the operator and were correct at the time of publishing. Rates are indicative based on the minimum and maximum available prices of products and services. Please visit the operator's website for further information. All prices quoted are in Australian dollars (AUD).


text:
This is an updated post.
Peak Oil, Climate change and the Greater Depression will pose many challenges to our way of life but let's get real, for a moment: Golden Hordes aren't one of them. At least not now. Economic depression brings with it a host of serious problems, and I think you can say quite confidently, without being a chicken little, that most of the world is in a Greater Depression. But still, we've got a few years to go before we can say that the USA is no longer a viable culture, when no one wants to live in Paris or London, when potatoes no longer grow in Poland, and before donkey's begin pulling our rusted-out cars. Bikers with shotguns; weaving socks from milk thistle; crashing waves drowning our cities; evacuating your house on a moments notice to house troops; the government coming to confiscate your precious metals; a mass exodus of cities as the violence and mayhem escalates to untolerable levels—all of these things should not be on the top of the list of what to prepared for.
So what should be?
1. Job loss is up there.
2. We've already seen retirement accounts deteriorate, leaving us less money to live on in our aging years.
3. Our elderly today, like that 93 year-old who froze to death in his kitchen, will face real challenges in keeping themselves medicated, warm and fed. It may be time to get concerned about the old folks who live on your street, and start having tea with them on alternating days.
4. The rising price of everything from food to fuel is likely to be a serious problem for a lot of us.
5. Food pantries won't be able to feed all of the people who need resources from them, and people who used to give generously to those same pantries, might now be lining up for help.
6. Managing depression–emotional depression, that is, should be up there.
7. We'll also have to deal with the harmful side-affects of worry and fear, not brought on by the FBI tapping our telephones, but because we have no clue where the money's going to come from to pay off our credit cards.
8. Domestic violence will be on the rise. So will alcoholism, drug abuse and out-of-control gambling.
9. Our towns, cities, regions, and states will continue to face serious problems. They will increasingly have trouble funding basic services like police, fire, education, sanitation collection and health services.
10. The evaporation of the housing bubble will mean fewer property taxes really soon. They will need more tax dollars, and yes, those who live within their jurisdiction will be the ones they'll tap. You'll also be asked to contribute more money toward things that used to be paid for by your governments. They may not confiscate your fire arms, but they will tax you for each and every one of them, as yet another source of income.
11. Rising taxes will mean less household money for food, fuel, etc.
12. Higher taxes will mean fewer dollars in your pocket and less support for local businesses.
13. More failing businesses will mean less tax revenues for basic services. Repeat bullets 10, 11 and 12 above.
14. What we really have to fear is desperate towns and cities selling off basic services, like fire protection services and water rights, to multinationals, in an effort to raise short term cash. That's something to be afraid of. When that happens, you'll see escalating prices for basic utilities more frightening than UFO's hovering over your town hall.
15. More sick people doesn't mean a sudden massive die-off, but it does mean more of those killer colds and flu's that wipe out a great number of little kids and grandmothers.
16. Given how many people work for some branch, or are funded by the US Government, fewer tax dollars means more governmental workers losing their jobs.
17. Yes, there will be protests and some riots. Yes, some city residents, already suffering from years of unemployment and poverty, will rage at being unable to make ends meet on the social programs that use to be barely adequate.
18. I'm not saying don't worry about global warming causing a new ice age that will leave one mile-thick ice throughout North America and much of Europe. I'm just saying it should be lower on your priority list than the greater chance that your basement is going to flood more often and that your insurance company is no longer going to cover it or tell you so until it happens and you need it.
19. Yes, keep several 50-gallon rain buckets, but not so you can live another week when Yellow Stone's volcano erupts, wiping out life as we know it in the US, but so you can water your garden as you get less rainfall each year.
20. Crime will increase. But you won't have 40 inner-city youth with oozies ransacking your living room. The kid who lives down the street, the one that couldn't get a summer job, he'll be the one stealing your stuff. Keep teens busy. We'll need them even more as time goes on.
21. Grocery stores will get "tough on crime" as our "voleurs par faim" (thieves by reason of hunger), who might have been generally tolerated in the past, will now grow to intolerable numbers.
22. Dreams will die: the dream of an exotic vacation, a college or private school education, career advancement, or a comfortable retirement.
23. Marriages and relationships will end, because they've never known hard times, and when one or both turn away from the other, in response to the troubles, instead of growing closer because of them.
24. Small businesses will close, taking all the owner's sweat equity and all the better-paid, long-time employees with them.
25. Closing local business means we'll have to travel longer distances to shop, or pay the shipping costs for things that we used to be able to get in our neighborhoods. Gasoline will become, for many items, more expensive than the stuff we are buying. Shipping costs will also make online shopping more expensive .
26. We will suffer the greatest pains over lost dreams where we've imagined that we've failed our children or grandchildren. As H.S. Sullivan (who started his professional life during the Great Depression) has written:
"Marked economic disturbances usually have either general or specific reasons, and have very marked effects on the course of personality development. Parents almost always aim their children at something, which the children either seek or avoid at all costs, but big economic change may lead to tragic revision of the parental ambitions with corresponding effects on the childrens' goals and so on, and may leave permanent marks."
27. The age of your children will impact the effect the change will have on them. If they are under age 8, the parental utterances they hear around your home, will be most impactful. The family establishes the worldview, and sets the tone. Like a light mist surrounding the child, they either uplift or cover your child with despair.
28. Unlike during the Great Depression, however, when employers were willing to hire children at slave wages, and children were therefore able to help out financially in real tangible ways, our children–even our teenagers–won't have jobs.No, this will not be your grandmother's Great Depression.
29. Instead of trying to explain why your children have to become cobblers, practice saying things like: "No, Tommy/Jane, I won't be buying you that this year, because we are all needing to cut back on our spending. I know you are disappointed or angry. I can understand that. I wish it were different, but it isn't. You'll always have what you need, but that item isn't a necessity, and we can't afford to buy it for you."
30. If your children or grandchildren are near college-aged, these plans for higher educational may be dashed. Many of us will have already tapped out our home equity line of credit, or if we haven't, the banks won't lend to us anyway. Even IF we have great credit scores.
31. If our children or grandchildren are active in a profession, and manage to keep their jobs, they may find themselves having to financially support a larger social network. They'll take in their parents and grandparents, cousins, friends. We'll have to learn the value of NOT expressing ourselves–our frustrations, our dislikes, our annoyances and fight with our spouses in private–as we all live in cramped quarters.
32. And things will start to look older and shabbier: Cars that we drive, clothes that we wear, homes that we live in. We'll understand the word "decaying" in a whole new way, when we can't afford to replace our roofs, or repair our driveways.
33. We'll stay home a heck of a lot more, especially when the car breaks down, and we don't have the cash to fix it.
34. Most of us will continue to find the cash to watch cable television, while we eat crappier food, and we'll hear a repetitive message that while some people are suffering, everything is still dandy. They'll imply our suffering is our own fault.
35. Our military budget will continue to increase, while our domestic budget will continue to decrease.
36. Wars will increase, no matter who is President. We will fear for our young people, more of whom will find the military the only option for a "secure" job. They'll fight over oil. They'll fight over land. They'll be deployed in states that they don't call home, where they will be charged with "crowd control". These crowds will be composed of somebody else's family and friends.
37. More of us will wait in absurd traffic lines to be "checked," without knowing or caring what we are being "checked" for.
38. Fancier electronic ways will be developed by governments to separate us from our money–automatically.
39. We'll find ourselves with less time and more work hours to pay for a lifestyle that's barely equivalent.
40. We'll spend more of our week-ends or vacation time doing chores and repair work we used to pay someone else to do.
41. Our children will see more of us, as we will cut corners to cut daycare costs, but there'll be less of us to see.
42. Despite our best intentions, our emotional and physical fatigue will leave us with little spare energy for the kinds of religious, social, or charitable work we'd assumed we'd continue to do. Our grandparents– a significantly more religious and social group than we are– dropped out of their community involvements in huge numbers during the Great Depression. So will we. We'll learn how valuable our "free time" was, when we stop having very much of it.
43. We'll learn the lesson so many African nations have learned, that mal-nutrition impacts our ability to process information cognitively, produce healthy children, and fight injustice. We should be fearful that people who need food stamps and school breakfasts and lunches will stop getting them. If we're smart, we'll target our priorities with a laser focus, stick to the basics, and keep our priorities straight. Full bellies make better neighbors.
44. We will find ourselves with a lot less energy to pretend we're someone we aren't, and a lot less money to keep up that illusion.
45. Those times we told other people that we 'just couldn't live without X,Y, or Z'– we'll learn that we can. Some of us will be surprised to find out that we don't miss the things we were so sure we couldn't live without.
46. The longer we keep trying to convince ourselves that everything is the same, that nothing has changed, the more battered our souls will feel. After a period of loud protestation, beating of the chest, cries proclaiming how unfair it all is, and how this can't be happening to us, we'll quiet down.
47. We'll have to swallow the news that most people who don't live in the "developed" world already got: "we aren't automatically entitled to be wealthy, have an easy life, be constantly amused," and for some, that fact will make life absolutely miserable. For others, it will be a great liberation.
Take a quote from Studs Terkel's book on the Great Depression:
"I never liked the idea of living on scallions in the left bank garret. I liked writing in comfort. So I went into business, a classmate and I. I thought I'd retire in a year or two. And a thing called Collapse, bango! socked everything out. 1929. All I had left was a pencil…There was nothing else to do. I was doing light verse at the time, writing a poem here and there for ten bucks a crack. It was an era when kids at college were interested in light verse and ballads and sonnets. This is the early Thirties. I was relieved when the Crash came. I was released. Being in business was something I detested. When I found that I could sell a song or a poem, I became me, I became alive. Other people didn't see it that way. They were throwing themselves out of windows.Someone who lost money found that his life was gone. When I lost my possessions, I found my creativity. I felt I was being born for the first time. So for me, the world became beautiful.With the Crash, I realized that the greatest fantasy of all was business. The only realistic way of making a life was versifying. Living off your imagination."
48. We'll start doing what we want, (as long as it's free) because we won't have the opportunity to do much else.
49. Some of us will be forced to move to poorer neighborhoods and will be surprised to find out them filled with decent people. We'll find ourselves delighted to have working-class neighors who can actually fix the plumbing, repair the toilet, or get your truck running–and won't charge us a dime. Some will keep our neighborhoods intact, while others will watch them be bulldozed.
50. We'll learn to eat 'Soul Food'–all the parts of the animal Black folks learned to cook with, because White folks wouldn't touch that type of meat. And it will taste good, and we'll be grateful to have it.
51. And no, of course not, it won't be this way for all of us: Some of us will have to hide our excessive purchases in our closets or in plain paper bags.
52. Some of us will put on less elaborate cocktail parties.
53. Some of us will trade our newly-bankrupted husband for a wealthier one.
54. Some of us will watch the worst of this Greater Depression from the comfort of our "still working lives," and will retain much of what we need to get by, in a comfort that we now appreciate a great deal more.
55. Some of us will learn the comfort of prayer or group worship. We will "get it" that there exists something greater than ourselves-whether it be G-d, community or family. The concept of who makes up our family, will grow for some of us and shrink for others.
But if there is anything at all we need to be afraid of, it is our sense of hubris that won't admit to ourselves that this "everyday dreariness" is the worst of it or the best of it. It will be our desire to cling to a group or a leader who promises to restore our former glory. What will give us inspiration will be our capacity to see the great gifts delivered to us in these "every-day tragedies," the blessing inside every misfortune, the spirit inside every hardship that will pull us through. The gift will be in our capacity to recognize that the "hard times" we are living with, right now, ARE real, and that our struggles are shared by millions of other people world-wide. And, while most of us are unlikely to end up in some governmental concentration camp, any time soon, we might easily end up in a hell of our own making, if we don't accept how ordinary and 'just like today only worse' it will all be tomorrow, making today 'just like tomorrow, only better.'


text:
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) – After two emphatic victories at Angel Stadium, the Texas Rangers' only remaining competition for another AL West title isn't looking like much competition at all.
Just don't expect the Rangers to acknowledge they can see October during an admittedly spectacular August.
Michael Young had three of the Rangers' 17 hits and drove in three runs, and Texas opened its biggest division lead of the season with a 7-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Derek Holland (11-4) yielded nine hits and fell one out shy of his fifth complete game for the defending AL champions, who have moved six games ahead the struggling Angels with wins in the first two games of this four-game series. Texas has taken control of the division race in the past week with a 4 1/2-game swing, yet the Rangers are playing it cool.
"We want to gain distance and gain a bigger lead against these guys, and they want the same thing," Holland said. "We're not going to sit and gloat on it, because they could easily come back."
Josh Hamilton homered in a three-hit performance before leaving with back spasms, and Mitch Moreland had a two-run single among his three hits in Texas' fifth straight victory — all on the road.
While Los Angeles has lost four straight for the first time since early June, Texas is a season-best 19 games over .500 (71-52) largely thanks to an offense that has scored at least seven runs in six of the past seven games. Young has six of Texas' 31 hits in the last two games, including a two-RBI single in the first inning Tuesday night.
"We know we can swing the bats," Texas manager Ron Washington said. "You never think you're going to come into Anaheim like that and put runs on them, but we've got a pretty good offensive team. When you swing the bats like that, everybody feeds off it."
Texas is in a feeding frenzy midway through the first of three late-season series against the Angels. After jumping to a seven-run lead early in their 8-4 victory in the series opener, the Rangers went ahead 5-0 early Tuesday and took a 7-1 lead in the sixth inning.
Holland won his fifth straight decision, but couldn't quite finish it. Washington pulled the left-hander after back-to-back run-scoring hits by Hunter and Mark Trumbo with two outs in the ninth, allowing Neftali Feliz to finish.
Torii Hunter had two hits and drove in a run for the punchless Angels, who trailed Texas by just 1 1/2 games a week ago. Los Angeles has lost six of seven since, culminating in back-to-back flops in front of its home fans.
"They're obviously very, very talented, there's no doubt about it," said Trumbo, who had an RBI double in the ninth. "But on any given day, they can lose, too. So it's up to us to start making a little bit of a statement for ourselves that we are here and that we're ready to give them a battle. These next two games are very important, obviously. A lot of guys are due, so what better time to start doing it than tomorrow?"
One night after Angels starter Garrett Richards left in the first inning with a groin injury, fellow rookie Tyler Chatwood (6-9) couldn't get out of the third, yielding eight hits and five runs while dropping to 1-5 over his last eight starts.
After Hamilton put the Rangers up 3-0 with his 15th homer on Chatwood's first pitch of the third inning, Young, Nelson Cruz and Mike Napoli loaded the bases. Moreland's single chased Chatwood, who was replaced by Trevor Bell, one of two pitchers recalled by the Angels after the bullpen was forced to pitch eight-plus innings Monday.
"Obviously it's a very important (game), but you just go out there and try to make pitches and keep the team in the game," Chatwood said. "I didn't have very good fastball command, and then I had to throw fastballs in fastball counts, and they took advantage of it. That's a very good lineup and probably one of the top offenses in the league."
Texas added runs on Yorvit Torrealba's RBI single in the fifth and Young's sacrifice fly in the sixth. Only Hunter's diving catch in the right-field corner prevented even more damage in the Rangers' sixth-inning rally.
Hamilton was replaced on defense in the eighth inning after grounding into a double play. He said he felt fine in the clubhouse.
(© Copyright 2011 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.)


text:
Here at Rooms To Go, we offer the perfect children's table set for playtime or homework time. Durable, high-quality, and stylish are just a few of the ways to describe the kids table sets we carry. Perfect for both boys and girls, our kids table sets also appeal to many preteens and teenagers. As always, all of our table sets for kids are priced affordably, so parents may purchase table sets for the whole family.
Most of our kids table and chair sets are made from sturdy pine solids with bright finishes and sheens. Color schemes range from neutral standards, such as black, gray, and white, to brighter, more vibrant tones, like green, red, yellow, and pink. Children looking for extra pop and flair will enjoy several appealing designs and patterns, some even modeled after popular children's TV shows. No matter where your interest lies, you can find a unique and high-quality children's table and chair set at Rooms To Go.
Our children's table sets seat up to four people, and we also carry smaller tables to accommodate cozier rooms. Popular features of our kids tables include spacious shelves and drawers, paper rolls, and drawing boards. Some of our table sets even include sun umbrellas that allow kids to relax and enjoy the outdoors. For added convenience, all of our kids tables and chairs are easy to put together.


text:
TFCC necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 156 diseños de 39 diseñadores freelance.
The Feingold Center for Children
The Feingold Center for Children (TFCC) is a not-for-profit medical office that specializes in caring for children and families with complex developmental and/or genetic conditions. TFCC was formerly known as The National Birth Defects Center (NBDC), however since times have changed and the term 'birth defects' has fallen out of favor, we decided to change our name.
TFCC was founded by Dr. Murray Feingold, a beloved pediatrician, geneticist and local radio personality. Dr. Feingold's mission is to "diagnose & treat children born with birth defects, genetic diseases and mental retardation and provide genetic counseling for prospective parents."
TFCC is different from other medical services because our providers and staff provide a lot of support and 'hand-holding' for patients and their families. TFCC hosts events for patients such as the annual 'Patient Picnic' and the 'Down Syndrome Holiday Party' which allow patients and families to mingle and share their experiences having a special needs individual as part of their family. Our goal is to provide excellent medical care while helping patients and families lead enriched and fulfilling lives.
- Patients (primarily kids) and their families
- Other pediatricians and local doctors who may refer patients to our service
- Potential donors/philanthropists who may consider donating money to our charitable organization
TFCC would like a logo that:
- Reflects our 'warm and fuzzy' personality
- Appeals to our patients (mostly kids) and their families
- Reflects our support of healthy growth and development
- Is fitting with other prestigious medical centers in the Boston, MA area
- Appeals to potential donors who may consider giving to our charitable organization, The Genesis Fund.
Attached are a couple of internal brainstorms regarding logo design. Please use them as a jumping-off point for design ideas. Please note, we are not tied to these ideas specifically and would like to consider many different design ideas. (attached: TFCC concepts A&B)
It would be nice if our new logo:
- Complements the logo of our supporting charitable organization, the Genesis Fund (attached is the GF logo)
- Complements our sister organization, PEIL (attached is the PEIL logo)
Keywords that describe TFCC:
Children, Pediatrics, Genetics, Development, Medical, Special Needs, Support, Diagnosis
If you'd like to learn more about our organization, please visit: http://www.thegenesisfund.org
For your reference, our old logo (for the NBDC) is also attached.
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
4 members4 Comments 1 Like
Kristy Kateri has not received any gifts yet
Hi Kristy, it's nice to meet you! I used to be Old Order Amish (the rest of my family still is). It's good to know that we're not completely alone. Through my blog at xamishatheist.wordpress.com, I've met a small handful (4 or 5) other ex-Amish atheists.
Welcome aboard! =) Hope you're doing great today...
Welcome, Kristy! Glad you could join us. :D
Please consider joining a group to meet people and talk about anything that's on your mind, Hang With Friends. Our Ex-Amish Atheists
group is tiny.
You might also like Women Atheists, Female Atheists, and possibly Feminist Atheists.
I also recommend Eco-Logical and Climate Concerns, since Ohio's climate is changing so drastically.
After you've searched for topics of interest in "Groups" above and in the "Forums", don't forget to look at recent activity which hides along the right margin of the page all the way at the bottom.
Hi Kristy
Welcome to this world of rationality, truth and peace, where common sense and science lead to freethinking wisdom --- as you found out in becoming a non believer and freethinker like us.
We invite you to make good friends by joining the busy group "ORIGINS: Universe, Astronomy, Life, Earth, Humans, Religion, Gods, Atheism, Evolution, Darwin..." with 700 discussion topics and 3500 members.
© 2020 Atheist Nexus. All rights reserved. Admin: The Nexus Group. Powered by


text:
Katy Wolpoff / NBC Chicago
Jesse Jackson Jr. won re-election to Illinois' 2nd Congressional district by a landslide Tuesday night, NBC Chicago reported.
CHICAGO — U.S. Representative Jesse Jackson Jr., who has made no public appearances since for several months amid illness and who faces a criminal probe into alleged misuse of public funds, easily won re-election to his Chicago-area district on Tuesday.
Jackson, a Democrat who has served in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1995 and who was diagnosed earlier this year with bipolar disorder, won re-election to Illinois' 2nd Congressional district by a landslide, beating his two opponents, Marcus Lewis and Brian Woodworth.
As of 2 a.m. local time Wednesday (3 a.m. ET) and with 99 percent of precincts reporting, Jackson had captured 63 percent of the vote.
"My deep and sincere thanks to the people of the 2nd Congressional District, I am humbled and moved by the support shown today," Jackson said in a written statement. "Everyday, I think about your needs and concerns. Once the doctors approve my return to work, I will continue to be the progressive fighter you have known for years. My family and I are grateful for your many heartfelt prayers and kind thoughts. I continue to feel better everyday and look forward to serving you."
Jesse Jackson Jr. under federal investigation over alleged financial improprieties
Jackson reportedly spent the night at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota.
August 2012: Former Rhode Island U.S. Rep. Patrick Kennedy visited longtime friend and colleague U.S. Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., who is undergoing treatment for bipolar disorder. Kennedy described their mutual struggle with depression in this extended interview with NBC News.
Jackson disappeared from public view before the primary when he left for a treatment center in Arizona in early June. He later moved on to Mayo where he was diagnosed with bipolar depression and gastrointestinal issues.
More stories from NBCChicago.com
In October, federal prosecutors and FBI agents in Washington, D.C., launched a criminal investigation into Jackson involving alleged financial improprieties.
At the same time, a House Ethics Committee continues to look into Jackson's supposed involvement in trying to be appointed to now-President Barack Obama's seat in the U.S. Senate. Jackson has admitted he wanted to be appointed to the Senate, but has repeatedly denied allegations he sent emissaries to offer campaign cash to then-Gov. Rod Blagojevich in exchange for the seat.
The emissary that he denies sending to negotiate with Blagojevich, Raghuveer Nayak, was arrested on 17 counts of fraud in June.
Once a rising star, the Illinois Representative has not been seen in Congress since early June. Friends and colleagues say Jackson was being treated at a facility in Arizona. NBC's Andrea Mitchell reports.
More election coverage from NBCNews.com:
- Victorious Obama 'more determined' in face of challenges
- Now that he's won, six splitting headaches waiting for Obama
- Democrats retain control of Senate with series of hard-fought wins
- One big winner in Tuesday's vote: health reform
- Romney's English cousin sad he lost, sort of
- Rape remarks sink two Republican Senate hopefuls
- In costliest-ever Senate race, Warren beats Brown for Mass. seat
- Maine's Harley-riding King vowed to 'shake up' D.C.
- Republicans easily maintain control of House
- Colorado, Washington approve recreational marijuana use
- Wisconsin's Baldwin becomes 1st openly gay senator
- Pence in as governor of Indiana; Hassan wins in N.H.
- World welcomes Obama's 2nd term - but many challenges loom
- Majority of voters see American on wrong track
- Top 10 foreign policy issues facing Obama
Follow NBC Politics on Twitter and Facebook


text:
English Roses
April 20, 2009
by Carol Politi
Longer term readers will know that one of our initiatives at kajeet is to find ways we can use the phone to promote tween reading. I'm an avid reader, and this particular project is a pet project of mine.
As part of this quest we have teamed up with Penguin books and have launched the news about their newest The English Roses book – The Runaway Rose – on our phone. In addition to providing a bit of information about the book, we are giving away free wallpapers that can be used as screensavers.
If you are not familiar with The English Roses series, it is authored by Madonna and is a real hit with tween girls. Here is a quick peek at The Runaway Rose from their website:
"Amy's absolutely thrilled when her mum gets her an after-school job working behind the scenes at Marks & Spencer Teen Fashionista week; it seems a perfect opportunity to polish her design skills and cultivate her true passion for fashion! But when a talent scout convinces Amy that she should actually appear on the runway as a model for the big show, things start to fall apart. Suddenly, Amy finds herself hanging with the beautiful people, and her head gets more than a little inflated as a result. What's worse, she begins ditching the English Roses to hang with her fashionable new friends! The Roses have to wonder if she's getting a wee bit big for her designer britches! Will Amy abandon her four best friends to follow the fashionista crowd forever?"
A really interesting trend in tween and teen literature is to pair each book series with its own website and social experience. In this case, Penguin has launched myenglishroses.net. This tie between the book and the computer is intended to make books more relevant to kids. It is great to have a place for kids to go to get more context on the author and to generally add more depth to the reading experience. In addition to providing information on the other books in the series, this site also offers fun crafts, horoscopes, and quizzes on the book.
Madonna has actually written six picture books for children, The English Roses, Mr. Peabody's Apples, Yakov and the Seven Thieves, The Adventures of Abdi, Lotsa de Casha, and The English Roses: Too Good To Be True. The English Roses is a series – and Runaway Rose is book number 9.
How do you get your kids interested in reading? Please let us know!


text:
For people with illnesses, having a precise image of what's going on inside their bodies is a critical first step towards correct diagnosis and treatment. Towards that end, Lawrence General Hospital offers a large and growing number of digital imaging and radiological services including:
In addition, Lawrence General Hospital is the only hospital in the Merrimack Valley offering Chemotherapeutic Embolization and Radiofrequency Ablation procedures to treat cancer related tumors with advanced, minimally invasive techniques. These procedures are offered through our Interventional Radiology Department, a specialized department within Radiology.
Radiology tests require a physician's order. Some CT and MRI examinations also require preauthorization from your insurance company. Your doctor will provide you with the information needed to schedule your appointment with us.
If you have an appointment for an X-ray or a CT examination you should report to the Admitting Office on the first floor, 20 minutes before your scheduled appointment. When the admission process is complete you will be directed to the Main Radiology Department located on the second floor.
Lawrence General Hospital (South Pavilion)
1 General Street
Lawrence, MA 01841
Andover Medical Center
323 Lowell Street
Andover, MA 01810
Opened in March of 2010. This impressive 12,500 square foot Imaging Services Pavilion boasts a soothing environment. It also offers the most advanced diagnostic systems available with digital mammography, bone densitometry, ultrasound and the state's only fully open-bore MRI with the Ambient Experience. The Philips Ambient Experience utilizes a state-of-the-art projector system transferring the room into a virtual theatre. Patients choose music, soft lighting and images projected on specially designed walls to create a calming landscape.
If you have an appointment for mammography, ultrasound or MRI you may report directly to the South Pavilion. Admitting is located in the Pavilion so there is no need to enter the main hospital. Parking is conveniently located in the Emergency Center Garage.
If you have any questions about Imaging and Radiology at Lawrence General Hospital, please call us at 978-946-8103.


text:
I hope everyone is having a very pleasant Memorial Day!
I've been missing around here lately, but everything is fine. Life has just been… happening… and I haven't been able to find a spare minute to put two thoughts together much less blog about them. Thank you to those of you who have emailed with concerns, you all mean so much to me. :)
No Art Box today (or last week – oops!), but I do have some fun posts scheduled for the coming days, so stay tuned!
Have a beautiful day! :)


text:
So, Em has this tour coming up to promote The Marshall Mathers LP 2. We all know he's going to play a whole new setlist.
Can you guess what it will be?
You MUST write the tracks order.
The one who gets closer to the real setlist wins.
Each person can post just one setlist, and they can edit it whenever they want and how many times they want.
This game will end 24 hours before the first show. After that nobody will be able to post and/or edit their setilst.
This is NOT a "make your perfect Em setlist game", you have to make a realistic setilst that you think Em is actually gonna play.
Here's mine:
1. Intro
2. Survival
3. Rhyme Or Reason
4. Square Dance
5. Business
6. Kill You
7. So Much Better
8. Headlights
9. No Love
10. White America
11. Mosh
12. The Way I Am
13. Fast Lane ft. Royce da 5'9"
14. Renegade (Original) ft. Royce da 5'9"
15. Stan
16. Bad Guy
17. The Monster
18. Drug Ballad
19. Rap God
20. Criminal
21. Who Knew
22. Just Don't Give A Fuck
23. Sing For The Moment
24. Like Toy Soldiers
25. Till I Collapse
26. Cinderella Man
27. Love The Way You Lie
28. My Name Is/The Real Slim Shady/Without Me (Medley)
29. Berzerk
30. Not Afraid
31. Lose Yourself


text:
These games teach valuable skills and have a high fun and educational rating.
Your child develops shape matching, letter recognition, and counting skills in the search for Gold clues.
Your child develops dance and gross motor skills by "doing the Blue" dance as instructed.
Your child develops reasoning skills by putting clues together to figure out what Periwinkle wants to do.
Your child develops logic and reasoning skills by piecing together clues to figure out what Joe is doing.
Your child develops matching and memory skills by playing this classic memory game. Your child can choose a level from easy to hard.
Your child develops an understanding about health by identifying what instruments a doctor uses during a check-up.
Your child develops music and memory skills by replaying instruments in the correct order.
Your child develops word recognition skills by looking at a story and clicking on words to see what they mean.
Your child develops matching and logical reasoning skills by looking at pictures as they are being drawn and guessing what they are.
Your child develops reading comprehension skills by listening to the Goodnight Bird story.
Zoodles 11.5.9 Copyright (c) 2014 Inquisitive Minds, Inc. All rights reserved.