text:
Passenger Information Systems
Modular 19-inch systems like 3U CompactPCI or CompactPCI Serial are ideal for passenger information solutions in transportation applications.
Panel PC Driver Desk HMIs for Trains and Coaches
The driver desk in a train is controlled by EN 50155 compliant standard display computers in combination with a customized panel PC version.
Track Measurement
Maintenance of tracks is usually performed by special machines and during nighttime when railway traffic is lower. In this application the online track measurement is done with regular trains, replacing specialized measurement trains.
Efficiency Management
Based on menRDC, applications like fleet management, energy management and driver assistance systems can be combined on a single general purpose platform, taking care of all kinds of efficiency management functions.
In one application the train exchanges diagnosis data with the depot, gets route information and transmits data from its surveillance systems.
Diagnosis and Maintenance Systems
In one application, a predictive maintenance system is combined with passenger information services like pending seat reservation, current trip information and potential connections.
Passenger Information and Security Services
PIS and entertainment solutions give passengers orientation regarding stops, schedules and routes, hints for changing trains, short-term changes of the route or delays.
Permanent Train Positioning
Exact positioning of the train down to the track offers crucial advantages regarding track utilization, waiting times and power consumption.
Advanced Train Management System
ATMS is designed to support the objectives of the Australian Rail Track Corporation, improving rail network capacity, operational flexibility, train service availability, transit times, rail safety and system reliability.
Vital Train and Wayside Control
ATO (Automatic Train Operation) and ATP (Automatic Train Protection) minimize accidents caused by human error, increase the train frequency on the tracks, or avoid overspeed and overrunning red signals.
Passenger Information and Server Systems for Buses
Rugged embedded box PCs are the ideal solution to build server, storage and PIS systems for public and private buses. They can be used to control any kind of passenger information system, for example infotainment streaming, entertainment, next stop signs, audio systems or ticketing machines.


text:
Reid Hastie studies judgment and decision making (managerial, legal, medical, engineering, and personal), memory and cognition, and social psychology. He is best known for his research on legal decision making and he is currently studying the role of causal reasoning in judgments of all kinds and the wisdom of crowds in collective decisions.
Hastie has written a textbook, Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making, in collaboration with Robyn Dawes of Carnegie Mellon University, and a popular book on collective intelligence, Wiser: Getting Beyond Groupthink to Make Groups Smarter, with Cass Sunstein. He is involved with the Center for Decision Research at Chicago Booth.
He taught previously at Harvard University, Northwestern University, and the University of Colorado where he was director of the Center for Research and Judgment Policy.
Hastie has served on review panels for the National Science Foundation, the National Institute of Mental Health, the National Research Council, and on 18 professional journal editorial boards. His research was funded continuously by the National Science Foundation and the National Institutes of Health from 1975 to 2005. He has published more than 100 articles in scientific journals, including Psychological Review, Psychological Bulletin, Psychological Science, Journal of Experimental Psychology, Cognitive Psychology, Developmental Psychology, and the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
Hastie earned a bachelor's degree in Psychology from Stanford University in 1968, a master's degree in Psychology from the University of California at San Diego in 1970, and a doctoral degree in Psychology from Yale University in 1973. He joined the Chicago Booth faculty in 2001.
Judgment and decision making (managerial, legal, medical, engineering, and personal), the neural substrates of decision processes, memory and cognition, and social psychology. Some currently active research topics include: the impact of rumors and "news" on stock market forecasts; the role of explanations in category concept representations (including the effects on category classification, deductive and inductive inferences); civil jury decision making; neural and physiological substrates of risky decision making; and the psychology of reading statistical graphs and maps.
With N. Pennington, "Explanation-based decision making," in T. Connolly, H. R. Arkes, and K. R. Hammond, eds., Judgment and Decision Making: An Interdisciplinary Reader, 2nd ed. (New York: Cambridge University Press, 2000).
"Problems for judgment and decision making," Annual Review of Psychology, vol. 52 (2001).
With R.M. Dawes, Rational Choice in an Uncertain World: The Psychology of Judgment and Decision Making (California: Sage Publishers, 2001).
With T. Kameda, "The robust beauty of majority rules," Psychological Review (2005).
With A.G. Sanfey, "The neuroscience of decision making," in E.E. Smith and S.M. Kosslyn, eds., Cognition: Mind and Brain (New York: Prentice Hall, 2006).
REVISION: Garbage in, Garbage Out? Some Micro Sources of Macro Errors
Date Posted:
Nov 18,
Many institutions, large or small, make their decisions through some process of deliberation. Nonetheless, deliberating institutions often fail, in the sense that they make judgments that are false or that fail to take advantage of the information that their members have. Micro mistakes can lead to macro blunders or even catastrophes. There are four such failures; all of them have implication for large-scale institutions as well as small ones. (1) Sometimes the predeliberation errors of an institution's members are amplified, not merely propagated, as a result of deliberation. (2) Institutions fall victim to cascade effects, as the initial speakers or actors are followed by their successors, who do not disclose what they know. Nondisclosure, on the part of those successors, may be a product of either informational or reputational cascades. (3) As a result of group polarization, deliberating institutions sometimes end up in a more extreme position in line with their predeliberation ...
New: Democracy Under Uncertainty: The 'Wisdom of Crowds' and the Free-Rider Problem in Group Decision Mak
Date Posted:
Sep 16,
We introduce a game theory model of individual decisions to cooperate by contributing personal resources to group decisions versus by free-riding on the contributions of other members. In contrast to most public-goods games that assume group returns are linear in individual contributions, the present model assumes decreasing marginal group production as a function of aggregate individual contributions. This diminishing marginal returns assumption is more realistic and generates starkly ...
New: What's Next? Judging Sequences of Binary Events
Date Posted:
Feb 20,
The authors review research on judgments of random and nonrandom sequences involving binary events with a focus on studies documenting gambler's fallacy and hot hand beliefs. The domains of judgment include random devices, births, lotteries, sports performances, stock prices, and others. After discussing existing theories of sequence judgments, the authors conclude that in many everyday settings people have naive complex models of the mechanisms they believe generate observed events, and they ...
New: Perceived Causality as a Cue to Temporal Distance
Date Posted:
Nov 30,
The three experiments reported show that judgments of elapsed time between events depend on perceived causal relations between the events. Participants judged pairs of causally related events to occur closer together in time than pairs of causally unrelated events that were separated by the same actual time interval. The causality-time relationship was first demonstrated for time judgments about historical events. Causally related events
were judged to be significantly closer together in time ...
New: Introduction to the Special Issue: Decision Making and the Law
Date Posted:
Oct 12,
Legal decision making is different from other types of decision making in several ways. For example, the decision makers range from highly qualified and trained professionals such as judges, making repeated decisions alone to novices such as jurors, making one off decisions in groups. Pertinent information may be unavailable to the decision maker, and he/she is also unlikely to receive much feedback about the quality of a decision. However, legal decision makers rarely suffer any consequences ...
REVISION: Decision and Experience: Why Don't We Choose What Makes Us Happy?
Date Posted:
Nov 10,
Recent years have witnessed a growing interest among psychologists and other social scientists in subjective wellbeing and happiness. Here we review selected contributions to this development from the literature on behavioral decision theory. In particular, we examine many, somewhat surprising, findings that show people systematically fail to predict or choose what maximizes their happiness, and we look at reasons why they fail to do so. These findings challenge a fundamental assumption that ...
New: Effects of Amount of Information on Judgment Accuracy and Confidence
Date Posted:
Nov 10,
When a person evaluates his or her confidence in a judgment, what is the effect of receiving more judgment-relevant information? We report three studies that show when judges receive more information, their confidence increases more than their accuracy, producing substantial confidence-accuracy discrepancies. Our results suggest that judges do not adjust for the cognitive limitations that reduce their ability to use additional information effectively. We place these findings in a more general ...
REVISION: Hedonomics: Bridging Decision Research with Happiness Research
Date Posted:
Nov 03,
One way to increase happiness is to increase the objective levels of external outcomes; another is to improve the presentation and choices among external outcomes without increasing their objective levels. Economists focus on the 1st method. We advocate the second, which we call hedonomics. Hedonomics studies (a) relationships between presentations (how a given set of mfoutcomes are arranged among themselves or relative to other outcomes) and happiness and (b) relationships between choice ...
New: Four Failures of Deliberating Groups
Date Posted:
Apr 18,
Many groups make their decisions through some process of deliberation, usually with the belief that deliberation will improve judgments and predictions. But deliberating groups often fail, in the sense that they make judgments that are false or that fail to take advantage of the information that their members have. There are four such failures. (1) Sometimes the predeliberation errors of group members are amplified, not merely propagated, as a result of deliberation. (2) Groups may fall victim ...
New: Calibration Trumps Confidence as a Basis for Witness Credibility
Date Posted:
Apr 09,
In the courtroom and in laboratory studies, confident witnesses are viewed as more credible, and thus have more influence on judgments and verdicts, than unconfident witnesses. In two experiments (with college student subjects) we demonstrate that erroneous testimony may damage the credibility of a high-confidence witness more than a low-confidence one. We show that listeners rely on a source's calibration - whether the source's confidence is appropriate to the level of knowledge - rather ...
New: What Happened on Deliberation Day?
Date Posted:
Jun 26,
What are the effects of deliberation about political issues? This essay reports the results of a kind of Deliberation Day, involving sixty-three citizens in Colorado. Groups from Boulder, a predominantly liberal city, met and discussed global warming, affirmative action, and civil unions for same-sex couples; groups from Colorado Springs, a predominately conservative city, met to discuss the same issues. The major effect of deliberation was to make group members more extreme than they were ...
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business |
University of Chicago |
Privacy Notice

subset: commoncrawl


text:
D.C. United and Houston each signed a player to their respective rosters on Thursday, roughly 48 hours before the teams open the season on Saturday afternoon.
D.C. United added what could be a vital cog to their defense stable with former Bolivian international defender Juan Manuel Peña. The 37 year-old is a veteran of 14 seasons in Spain's La Liga and suited up for Bolivia during the 1994 FIFA World Cup. Though he won't be available for Saturday's opener at Kansas City, he will be available for selection upon receiving his P-1 work visa and will be classified as a Senior International on United's roster.
Peña spent three years with La Liga side Villareal from 2004-07, and anchored Villareal's backline through a successful run in the 2004 UEFA Intertoto Cup. He appeared in 56 matches for the club.
He also earned 85 caps at central defender for Bolivia, becoming the fifth most capped player in the team's history and captaining his side on numerous occasions. He played in one game for Bolivia in the 1994 World Cup, a 3-1 loss to Spain and featured in five editions of Copa America, the prestigious bi-annual South American championship tournament.
Houston announced the club has signed midfielder Sammy Appiah, a third-round pick from the MLS SuperDraft who will occupy the fourth and final developmental spot on the roster.
Appiah, 25, will be available for the Dynamo's opener on the road against FC Dallas . The Ghana native appeared in nine of the Dynamo's 11 preseason games, mostly as a defensive midfielder. He comes to Houston after a four-year career at Boston University in which he totaled 11 goals and 10 assists and was named first-team all-America East in 2009.


text:
Thinking Fans Comment Update July 30: Kim wants Marlena and John to fall in love … Casey thinks John is having a middle-age crisis … but Angela thinks Carrie can help. See Comments below.
By Damon L. Jacobs
OK, Thinking Fans, Pop Quiz:
Which couple's problems are most like the kind the Soap Shrink would treat during the day:
A. The Young and the Restless' Niki's growing fears around David's criminal background;
B. One Life to Live's Clint's anger at Nora for blasting the truth about her ex-husband fiancé's crimes in the middle of their wedding; or
C. Days of Our Lives' Marlena's aggravation and disappointment that her husband John has permanently changed into someone she's not sure she even likes.
What? Days Of Our Lives portraying a realistic problem? Does the Soap Shrink need treatment of his own?
Not so fast, TFs. Hear me out. Although it is not common for me to deal with brainwashed patients coming back from the dead, it IS quite normal for couples to struggle when one person has gone through a life altering change. If one person is happy with that change and the other isn't, then there is potential for much sadness and resentment.
Marlena (Deirdre Hall) likes to [Read more…]


text:
Holyoke is a city in Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States, between the western bank of the Connecticut River and the Mount Tom Range of mountains. Often times considered the "crossroads of New England," nestled in the heart of a college-rich region in Western Massachusetts. Headlined by UMass Amherst, the flagship institution in the state system, these schools have driven the economy of the area for years and have created a stable economic base which has allowed the region to thrive.
Tourists have flocked for years to experience the colonial charm of the region and take advantage of the various outdoor opportunities available, including superior ski resorts, championship golf courses, hiking, hunting, and water sports. Also, the Pioneer Valley is full of terrific historical sites and art museums catering to all sorts of interests, and there are always world-class shows to be seen at some of the various performing arts venues clustered throughout the region. Specifically, the Springfield Symphony, City Stage, the Mass Mutual Convention and Civic Center, and the Quadrangle Museums offer a variety of cultural exhibits that will appeal to a wide range of tastes. Also, the new Dr. Seuss National Memorial Sculpture Garden, the Magic Wings Butterfly Conservatory, and The Big E – New England's Great State Fair which hosts over 1 million visitors a year – continually attract tourists to the region. Other nearby attractions include the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, Six Flags New England, and the Springfield Flacons hockey team.
Whatever your passion, the Pioneer Valley is sure to offer you an experience you will never forget.
Share This Page
Last Updated on September 26, 2012 by cityadmin


text:
Help Our Boys and Market Your Business! Cause-related marketing helps companies align products or services to charity for mutual profit. Research from Inc. shows consumers are 79% more apt to switch brands or pick brands if a good cause is attached. And nine out of ten people in Utah have a direct relationship to Scouting. […]
By Liz Merrell
Nov 08, 2013
Nov 08, 2013


text:
Pac-12 M5: 01.13.14 EditionPosted by AMurawa on January 13th, 2014
- Colorado traveled to Washington on Sunday afternoon and came away with not only a 17-point loss, but something potentially far worse. Junior point guard Spencer Dinwiddie injured his knee late in the first half, crumpled to the ground in pain and had to be carried off the court. An MRI is scheduled to be conducted today in order to find out more, but as head coach Tad Boyle put it, at first glance this is "not good." We'll have more on this story as it develops, but for now just offer our best wishes to Dinwiddie.
- Utah struggled this weekend, losing a pair on the road to the Washington schools, but Tony Jones of The Salt Lake Tribune has a good story on the maturation of center Dallin Bachynski. Last year, after a strong start to the season, Bachynski saw his minutes and his production dwindle and he let that damage his attitude, to the point where he left the team temporarily in the middle of the season. But, after getting good counsel from his brother Jordan, senior center at Arizona State, Bachynski rejoined the team and has since cleaned up his attitude to the point where he is again a positive to his team.
- Jones also had the Utes dialed in this weekend when he mentioned in advance of Sunday's loss that the team's three losses had come by a grand total of six points. Well, now make it four losses and nine points. But, either way, clearly Utah needs to work on their execution in end-game scenarios. Part of the problem may be due to a young roster, part of it may be the hangover effect of a team that has grown used to winning games, but at least this much is clear: the Utes are close and if they can begin to get over the hump, these close losses may turn into close wins.
- Arizona had a big weekend in Los Angeles, scoring not only a pair of wins over UCLA and USC, but also a five-star 2015 recruit in the process. Tyler Dorsey of St. John Bosco is currently the #2 shooting guard in his class according to ESPN and also the #7 overall player. After Wildcat head coach Sean Miller caught Dorsey's Friday night game, Dorsey tweeted out his commitment later that night, choosing the Wildcats over suitors including UCLA and Duke. With an elite recruiting class already headed to Tucson next season, Dorsey is just the start of another great class for Miller.
- Lastly, California remains one of the conference's two undefeated teams in league play, having won their first three games – all on the road. Saturday night, the shorthanded Golden Bears, playing without freshman Jabari Bird and junior Ricky Kreklow, nevertheless found a way to get a big boost from their bench to knock off Oregon State. Little-used Jeff Powers led the way by knocking in 14 points (mainly on four threes) in just 15 minutes of action to spark the team to a road comeback win.


text:
DENVER, March 30 (UPI) -- A career-best showing of 19 points by Evan Fournier Friday helped lift Denver to its 18th consecutive home victory -- 109-87 over Brooklyn.
The Nuggets soared to a 17-point halftime lead and easily held on thanks in large part to Fournier's effort off the bench.
He received extra playing time with Tim Lawson out of the lineup suffering from a heel injury. Fournier hit 6-of-9 from the field and was one of three bench players to reach double figures.
The Nuggets have not lost at home since Jan. 18, when they suffered a four-point defeat at the hands of Washington.
Deron Williams scored 19 points to lead Brooklyn, which is 4-2 on an eight-game road trip.


text:
Unleashed Revolution
From the darkness of the realms of Dark Throne emerges a rag tag
band of elite warriors. Led by transmuter48 the Unleashed Revolution
has come to change the face of this bleak, war torn landscape. Purging
the lands of the filthy goblin races, the Unleashed Revolution stands
beside those who would oppose such scum.
As if you needed to look elsewhere for an alliance! The Unleashed Revolution
is for G-Unleashed members only. Being part of this alliance is
about quality players working towards building a powerful alliance.
One of our greatest assets is the fact that we come from the G-Unleashed
community and have developed friendships over a long period of time.
We offer a private, members only forum to discuss tactics and a whole section devoted to information about playing the game.
By becoming a member, you will be provided with protection from enemies, tips for playing
the game and spy information.
You can ask for help if you need gold, or need someone to spy or attack for you.
We've also been known to help out by clicking each other's recruitment link!
In return we expect members to be active and help out when we ask you to.
Do your part to improve our stakes in the game and you will be rewarded with a more prestigious rank.
We don't have a lot of rules, but here are a couple.
G-Unleashed members only
No attacking other members
If you're already a member of the Unleashed Revolution you can discuss tactics
and chat with other members in the official G-Unleashed Forum.
Dark Throne Allies
We pride ourselves in our offensive power and spying skills. The
Unleashed Revolution offers the assurance to our allies, that we
will do whatever we can to match the assistance that our allies
provide. Although we do not currently have any official allies,
some of our members are also part of two of the largest alliances
in Dark Throne. We would like to give credit to them for the help
that they have provided for our members.
The Great Elves
From the darkness The Great Elves have returned to their true form, restored from the treachery that befell fair Rivendell to usher in a new age of this legendary clan of Dark Throne.
A Mega Force
AMF is the second largest alliance in the game. You're either with them or against them!
Unleashed Revolution Leadership
Lord of the Revolution
Strike Force Leader
Defense Force Leader
War Lord
Am I
War Lord
Court Wizard
Master of Arms
Master of the Treasury
Elite Soldier
Unleashed Revolution Ranking System
Elite Soldier/Spy:
War Lord:
Court Wizard:
Strike/Defense Leader:
Lord of the Revolution:


text:
Jan 19, 2013
A South Side alderman is asking for City Council hearings on an unorthodox gun control measure that would allow for GPS tracking of firearms. WBBM Newsradio Political Editor Craig Dellimore reports Ald. Willie Cochran (20th), a former police officer, has suggested that global positioning system chips be embedded in new guns, and retrofitted on existing firearms, so they could be located if they go missing.
Get what you and your family need with today's top-selling products now!


text:
This Date in Phillies History
Looking back at the week of June 12-18:
June 12
1939 RHP Grover Cleveland Alexander is inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame.
June 13
1997 Phillies defeat Toronto, 4-3, at the Vet before 26,799, the first interleague game in team history; RHP Wayne Gomes is winner in major league debut.
June 14
2005 1B Jim Thome homers off RHP Juan Acevedo in the first inning at Citizens Bank Park for his historic 400th career HR. Phillies win, 10-7, over the Reds.
June 15
1991 RHP Andy Ashby strikes out the side on 9 pitches in the 4th, 1st time in Phillies history, but Reds win game, 3361.
June 16
1997 Phillies lose, 5-4, to Red Sox at Fenway Park, the club's first interleague road game; last time Phils played at Fenway was in an exhibition game, 4/14/57.
June 17
2004 Phillies and Detroit Tigers play first day-night doubleheader in Citizens Bank Park. Phillies win opener, 6-2; Tigers, the nightcap, 5-4, 11 innings.
June 18
1948 RHP Robin Roberts makes major league debut and loses, 2-0, to Pittsburgh at Shibe Park.


text:
Kristine Lilly - The Olympics!
Has it been 4 years? Yes, indeed! It's time for the 2012 Summer Olympics! I absolutely love the Olympics, and not just because I competed in 3 Olympics but because I remember watching the Olympics as a dreamy-eyed kid. In 1984, American gymnast Mary Lou Retton made me want to jump off all the furniture in my house… and nail the dismount, of course. Sprinter Carl Lewis made me want to go outside and run faster than the speed of light. Yep, there's nothing quite like the Olympic Games. My memories of the '84 Games remain vivid, much like the memory of my first daughter being born and coming home for the first time.
It was 4 years ago this July. In fact, it was the first time I wasn't competing in the Olympics since soccer was introduced to the Games in 1996. But I didn't mind at all. My sleepy, and weepy, newborn daughter and I sat on the couch and watched every Olympic second we could. When the U.S. Women's Soccer Team won the Gold medal vs. Brazil, I wept too. I love being overwhelmed by the country pride. I love sharing in the spirit, the fight, the dedication, the passion, and the emotions that are stirred by the Olympic Games. Like I mentioned earlier, there's nothing quite like them.
For 17 nail-biting days athletes compete to be the best in the world. These athletes train for years and the games last just 17 days! Imagine knowing that your life's passion and pursuit will culminate inside a 17-day window. Will you seize the moment when it's time? Better hope so. Blink and it's over. Often, games and events are decided by split-second actions. Countless hours of training for a split-second… just amazing! It gives me chills just thinking about it. As an Olympic soccer player I remember thinking that my teammates and I were lucky to enjoy the Games from the opening ceremonies to the closing ceremonies. Most of the other Olympic athletes participate in their events and they're done. We soccer players got to soak in the Games for 17 glorious days. We trained, competed, watched the other events from the Olympic village or attended in person! As an athlete, it's a time you will remember forever. Once an Olympian, always an Olympian!
This summer, starting July 27th, turn on your TV and watch some amazing athletes pursue their Gold Medal dreams. By tuning in, you'll see courage, pain, smiles, sadness, frustration, unbridled happiness, pride, and honor. You'll see amazing things – often times through watered eyes. You'll hear amazing stories. You'll be instilled with pride and inspiration. And though many athletes will fall short of their ultimate goals, you'll see what sports are all about – camaraderie, integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship. The select few will take home Gold Medals, but every Olympic athlete will take home priceless memoires. That's what makes the Olympics so special. And who knows, maybe you'll be
inspired to jump off a sofa or two.
From a former Olympian fortunate enough to have two Gold Medals and a Silver Medal to her credit: Cheer those Olympic athletes on! Your support will go a long way. My daughter and I will be sitting on the couch, cheering for the athletes once again. I'm pretty sure that this time, the things we see and the stories we hear will inspire us both. And I'm pretty sure that this time, we'll cry for the same wonderful reasons I did 4 years ago. Enjoy the 2012 Olympic Games!


text:
3 p.m. ET in the White House. No reporters, no cameras, just five people sitting around a table wasting each other's time while an excruciatingly bored pundit class waits for smoke signals afterward.
This is the part of the Scooby Doo episode where Shaggy and Scoob get chased by the "monster." I wonder how it'll end.
Lawmakers seemed as pessimistic as ever about averting the fiscal cliff Thursday evening despite the White House scheduling a meeting with the top four congressional leaders for Friday afternoon.
The White House announced that President Barack Obama would meet with Speaker John A. Boehner, R-Ohio; House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.; Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid, D-Nev.; and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky…
Republican Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., said the GOP had expected the White House to deliver a new proposal Thursday, which never arrived, and that the meeting with the White House was originally supposed to be in the morning and was later pushed to the afternoon. Corker said that suggests to him the meeting might be more for "optics" than for cutting a deal, and he said it's becoming more likely that the next Congress will have to deal with the cliff. The failure to address a problem two years in the making is a total "dereliction of duty," Corker said.
Two obvious possibilities. One is that they'll try to hash out a short-term deal that will extend the Bush tax cuts across the board for another few months while they continue broader negotiations, possibly including tax reform. Why jump off a fiscal cliff today when you can jump off another in the spring? A short-term fix might appeal to both sides since Boehner won't have to worry about the upcoming Speaker election and O will have more Dems in the House and Senate to add to his leverage. Two is that Obama might unspool that last-minute "scaled-back" plan that people were whispering about yesterday but which never happened. According to Politico, Republicans are saying privately that they want Obama to up his offer on the new threshold for tax hikes from $250,000 to $500,000. (One Republican senator told NRO that a bill with a $500K cut-off would pass both chambers.) I don't know why he'd do that now when he can dive off the cliff next week and then give a big speech proposing "the Obama middle-class tax cut" for those who earn less than $250K. House Democrats would support it unanimously (or nearly unanimously) and there'd likely be 30 panicked Republicans willing to join them.
Just one hitch, though: If you believe Boehner, he won't bring any bill to the floor unless a majority of the Republican caucus supports it.
On the packed GOP members-only call, Rep. Duncan Hunter, R-Calif., asked Boehner, R-Ohio, whether he would allow Democrats to carry a bill if the Senate passed a bill to which most House Republicans would object.
"I'm not interested in that," Boehner remarked, according to a source on the call.
The speaker's intention to stay steadfast means a rocky final stretch before Congress plummets off the fiscal cliff. Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada tried to put pressure right back on Boehner by asking him to take up the bill the Senate passed earlier this year that extends the 2001 and 2003 tax rates on the first $250,000 of American's annual income.
Could be he's lying and just saying that now in order to pressure Obama into upping his offer, but having committed to it publicly, it'd be hard for him to walk away later. Question, then: How does Boehner get Obama to come off his $250,000 offer when O will have more leverage by going over the cliff, not less? One possible answer is to sweeten the pot by agreeing to raise the debt ceiling for another year. But could Boehner get a majority of Republicans to go along with that? Supposedly he had around 180-190 votes for Plan B; how many more would he lose for a compromise bill with Obama that lowers Plan B's threshold for new taxes from $1 million to $500K and gives O what he wants on the debt ceiling?
Exit question via Marc Thiessen: Why not let it burn instead?
Update: HuffPo's hearing rumbles that Obama will indeed make a "scaled-back" proposal at the meeting:
House Republicans expect Obama may offer to extend the Bush-era tax rates for incomes under $400,000, as he had done previously before negotiations blew up. The president had originally argued that any scaled-back deal should set that threshold at $250,000. Republicans still may insist that it be set at $500,000.
In addition, Republicans would be granted an extension of the current estate tax, which is a 35 percent rate over a $5 million threshold. The president wants a 45 percent rate on a $3.5 million threshold but would likely be willing to bend, in part because congressional Democrats are skittish about his proposal.
The deal would include an extension of unemployment benefits and various tax breaks for businesses and lower-income workers. In a concession to Republicans, it would not include the infrastructure funding that the president has requested to help stimulate economic growth. It would also allow the current payroll tax cut to expire, meaning that individuals would see larger withholdings in their paychecks.
The deal would delay sequestration, which if left in place would result in roughly $1 trillion in spending cuts over the next decade. It would leave the debt ceiling issue unresolved.
O's going to come off of his $250K offer and hand the debt-ceiling issue back to the GOP so that we can go through another standoff over spending cuts in the spring? I know how I'd vote on that if I were a Republican legislator. And I know how I'd vote on it if I were a Democratic one.
Update: Hmmmm:
FLASH: President Obama's opening offer on tax cut said to be $250,000 in income
— Bloomberg News (@BloombergNews) December 28, 2012
FLASH: Democrats said willing to consider $400,000 income threshold
— Bloomberg News (@BloombergNews) December 28, 2012


text:
We look forward to helping create an extraordinary dining experience for you and your guests. If we can help make your occasion more memorable by honoring a special request, please call us at the restaurant directly.
If you need to make any changes, please contact the restaurant or click on the links above. It will be our pleasure to welcome you.
Laura MasonOperating PartnerFleming\u2019s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar\r\n", "cuisine_keywords": [], "email": null, "website": "https://www.flemingssteakhouse.com/reservations/?location=2006", "menu_link": null, "snapchat_link": null, "marketing_opt_in_policy": "From time to time, we'll contact you via email to keep you in the loop about what's happening at Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sandestin!", "needs_zip_code": false, "atmosphere_keywords": [], "address": "600 Grand Boulevard", "marketing_tab_enabled": true, "gmaps_link": null, "twitter_link": null, "name": "Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar Sandestin", "cross_street": "St Charles Place", "hijack_reservation_widget": true, "country": null, "facebook_link": null, "event_widget_purchase_policy": "We ask that any cancellation to your reservation be made no less than 24 hours prior. For no shows or late cancellations, you will be subject to fee of $25 per person that will be applied to the credit card on file.", "city": null, "payment_type": "", "currency_symbol": "$", "start_of_day_time": "06:00:00", "marketing_opt_in_venue_group_policy": "", "google_tags_id": "GTM-54MJ58L", "currency_code": "USD", "delivery_button_text": "Order Curbside Pickup"}


text:
Apple's secret "Back to My Mac" push behind IPv6The Internet is running out of addresses. To get around this problem and a host of others not addressed in the existing Internet Protocol (IPv4), a new revision has been in development for years, called IPv6. Uptake has been slow; it requires upgrading all the routers and devices that make up the Internet. Apple has a few tricks up its sleeve for pushing IPv6 adoption, and many Mac users are already chin deep in the technology without even knowing it. Here's why, and what it means for users on every platform.
Not Enough Numbers
The primary problem with today's IPv4 is that its 32-bit addressing scheme (those IP numbers that look like 192.168.0.1) can only accommodate four billion (4,294,967,296) uniquely addressed devices, minus all the specially reserved numbers. IP addresses aren't handed out per device as needed; they're allocated in sequential blocks to companies.
For example, Apple owns the entire 17.x.x.x "Class A" subnet, which gives the company 16 million addresses to use. HP owns two: 15.x.x.x and 16.x.x.x., while Xerox owns 13.x.x.x; AT&T 12.x.x.x; and IBM 9.x.x.x; Many blocks are reserved for special purposes, including 10.x.x.x. By the time Microsoft got in line for IP addresses, it only got a class B subnet of 65,536 addresses from 126.96.36.199 - 220.127.116.11.
The world's IPv4 numbers run out at 255.255.255.255. The only two options: create a new addressing scheme with more numbers (which IPv6 does, using ten billion billion billion times as many possible numbers as IPv4), or simply hide most devices from public addressing on the Internet, which is what today's NAT (Network Address Translation) does.
The problem with NAT
NAT allows a router to set up a dummy network of addresses, usually using the reserved 10.x.x.x or 192.168.x.x subnets. These reserved numbers aren't valid on the wide open Internet. In consumer settings, the router typically uses one public outside address and then does address translation for all outside traffic between that public IP number and all of the devices inside. The 192.168.x.x subnet allows for over 65,000 devices to be hidden in your home behind a single address assigned to you by your ISP.
NAT dramatically limits the number of public addresses each site needs, but it creates its own problems. The point of an addressing system is to allow devices to find each other. With NAT, and particularly with multiple layers of NAT, it becomes difficult for one device to find another and start a conversation, say to initiate a web conference, trade files, or stream music. The inside address is no good for outside hosts, and the public IP address is often subject to change.
Additionally, each hidden system on the inside needs some way to map the ports it uses to the ports of the outside, public address. If the NAT forwards public port 80 web traffic to one internal machine acting as a web server, it can't also forward traffic on port 80 to another machine. This causes problems for any service that wants to use specific ports, including video conferencing, torrent downloads, media streaming, file transfers, screen sharing, and so on, blocking multiple machines hidden behind NAT from being accessible at once over the same customary port.
NAT as a refuge for the insecure
NAT has also become an important part of the external security diapers that are used to protect Microsoft's Windows. Without a layer of NAT in the router's firewall, a Windows PC would expose all number of unsecured ports to public tampering. A remotely addressable Windows PC on the Internet will almost instantly become infected by malicious probes looking for its wide-open back doors.
Neither NAT nor an external firewall is really required when a computing system is property secured. The security crisis resulting from putting Microsoft's software, which was only ever originally designed to operate within an "assumed to be secure" LAN environment, on the open Internet has resulted in people thinking that PCs shouldn't be publicly addressable for their own good.
This is unfortunate, because there are a lot of good reasons for wanting to be able to talk to your own devices over the Internet. Finding and setting up connections with other devices hiding behind the existing layers of NAT can require some tricky technology. That's the task of Apple's Back To My Mac: allowing mobile systems anywhere on the Internet to talk to home systems to handle file sharing, screen sharing, or other tasks.
The promise of IPv6
IPv6's 128-bit addressing not only brings a virtually unlimited number of available IP addresses for everyone to use (billions of numbers for each person on Earth), but also introduces solutions that solve many of the other problems in today's Internet Protocol, including the barriers erected by layers of NAT.
One big feature is security: all IPv6 traffic can be encrypted via a built-in component of the protocol. There's no need to wrap the old FTP protocol with a layer of encryption or use SSH, no need to turn on SSL to secure the web, no need to encrypt each email or each IM conversation and each video conference. Everything can be encrypted at the network layer in IPv6 using IPSec. This can be automatic and invisible to applications; existing, higher level security protocols such as SSL or TLS require applications to be specifically designed to support them. With IPv6, apps get network encryption "for free."
Rather than relying on Windows' NAT diapers for "security through obscurity," IPv6 makes every device on the Internet routable and securely contactable. If IPv6 is beginning to sound a lot like Back to My Mac, Bonjour, and related technologies Apple is already using, then it might be interesting to note that Apple is already using IPv6.
While most vendors have released IPv6 support for their operating systems, having that support doesn't make it useful without a killer application that demonstrates its usefulness. Microsoft delivered a technology preview of IPv6 support in Windows 2000. In 2002 Windows XP SP1 got official, optional support for it. Apple enabled IPv6 by default in Mac OS X 10.3 Panther in 2003, and it is now enabled by default in Windows Vista, too.
However, a real barrier to wide adoption of IPv6 lies with the routers everyone uses; if they are unable to accommodate IPv6 traffic, they will prevent users inside from accessing IPv6 traffic outside, even if their OS supports it. Many commercial routers are just now adding support for IPv6, and many consumer routers don't support it at all.
A killer app for IPv6
The advantages of IPv6 are both obvious and largely invisible. Most users won't even notice the move to IPv6, as DNS handles the IP addressing details in the background. The paradox is that while the Internet desperately needs IPv6, few see any reason to rush toward it. There's no obvious killer application of IPv6 to offset the considerable expense of upgrading all of the critical routers and other equipment that makes up the Internet.
Routers typically run BSD or Linux; Microsoft's software dominance on the desktop isn't even relevant in the world of routers. However, Apple's AirPort Extreme and Time Capsule devices are in widespread use among consumers. Earlier this year, NPD reported that Apple now has greater than ten percent market share among retail sales of WiFi N routers.
Apple's WiFi N routers support acting as an IPv6 node or tunneling through the IPv4 Internet to access IPv6 services (below). They also include an IPv6 firewall supporting incoming IPSec authentication and Teredo tunnels (used to get through NAT on the other end). Apple's nearly silent support for IPv6 is interesting in itself, but what's more interesting is that Apple also has two killer apps in hand for promoting IPv6, the market power to engage uptake, and a strong business model for benefitting from IPv6 adoption.
On page 2 of 2: Why Apple can push IPv6; Apple, MobileMe, Back to My Mac, and IPv6; and IPv6 for MobileMe web apps.


text: Education Volunteer - Evaluation and Admin Chelsea Physic Garden is London's oldest botanic garden and is committed to demonstrating the medicinal, economic, cultural and environmental importance of plants to the survival and wellbeing of humankind. Our Education and Outreach activities take place throughout the year, offering school activities, adult learning and community projects. Location: Kensington and Chelsea Type: Individuals Date: Ongoing/flexible


text:
It was the year 2005 when Baroness Kimberly Moore had a near fatal car accident. They say everything happens for a reason; perhaps this theory holds well since Moore had the opportunity to experience some quality thinking time. As she pondered about the world and how everything was going, she began to develop a burning desire to do something; to make a difference. Echelon was born shortly after that in 2005 itself, with the aim of bringing together highly influential people from around the world and empowering them to work together in making a sustainable difference.
6 years hence, the Echelon Club has done wonders; this year they celebrated the fact that they have had a positive impact by generously giving back to over 25,000 children in need living in the community through the Kimberly Moore Foundation's – Adopt A Letter program. This event was particularly empowering not only monetarily, but also in terms of the impact it has made on people's thought processes. Moore has some sort of magical personality that draws and attracts people from different backgrounds towards her; people don't "feel the need" to do something, rather, begin to have a genuine desire to do something. This is particularly important since it is this desire that arguably ignites the passion in these people.
The anniversary celebration was hosted by Baroness Kimberly Moore and Astronaut Buzz Aldrin who has co-hosted along her side for the last 5 years. The guests were spoiled with the culinary creations prepared by celebrity Chef Jack Lee along with a magnificent scotch tasting provided by Belvenie held at the luxurious DeVorzon Gallery - Cento Angeli residence in Beverly Hills..
A grand welcome was organized for Dr. Adam Scheiner who spoke about his new book "The True Definition of Beauty" followed by an extraordinary musical concert by prodigy pianist Mario Max Granville, virtuoso violinist Lee England Jr. (recently featured on Jimmy Kimmel Live) and Dutch recording artist Rick Vanderkleijn. Moore also took this opportunity to present the "Echelon Humanitarian Award" to deserving individuals for their tireless efforts and outstanding commitment to the children in the community; this year's humanitarian award was given to: Isaac Mathew White and Raul Pena.
Celebrated figures in attendance include: Singer/Philanthropist Liel Kholet, Former NFL player Willie Gault, Dr. Raymund C. King, International Speaker Jim Kwik, Oscar Nominated Producer Michael Ohoven, Former Ms. Universe Joyce Giraud, Winner of 2013 Queen of the Universe Ivette Saucido, Actress Marilinda Rivera, Actor David Joyner, and more.
Moore's approach of getting everyone involved in her initiatives, particularly by making it fun for everyone, is gaining much popularity. Some however see that as a potential future limitation on the basis that 'there aren't many Kimberly Moore's out there!' Moore's passion and intellect has driven her to train, develop, and build Ambassadors in various programs that she is running. Their passion, similar to that of Moore's, will allow Echelon and the various programs created, to continue to run, make sustainable positive impacts on children in need.
It is genuinely inspiring to see Miss Anita Roddick's (veteran entrepreneur, founder: Body Shop) statement being proved right:
"If you think something small can't make a difference, try sleeping with a mosquito".
To learn more about what Moore has done / is doing / will do in future, visit: www.theechelonclub.com


text:
Gavin DeGraw's powerful new album Make A Move is a victorious and creative musical return. On the follow-up to 2011's Sweeter, Gavin DeGraw has experienced a creative and commercial renaissance displaying his even more focused vocal and artistic talent, his assured energy, musically expanded palette, and sharp, detail-driven lyrics.
The first single, "Best I Ever Had," is the most up-tempo thing DeGraw has done yet, charging out of the gate with a galloping rhythm and lively horns. "I feel like this album is the strongest record I've made," DeGraw says. "It's a clear evolution from what I've been doing. I've taken more risks, like learning the value of having space in the writing. Silence is louder than the highest note."
"It's like being born again," he says. "It's crazy. I think very few people get to experience that sort of luck-of-the-draw moment." DeGraw is referring to the double-platinum success of his single "Not Over You," a "soulful, majestic ballad" (as Billboard put it) co-written with OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder that reached No. 1 on the Hot AC charts, was a top 10 hit at Top 40 radio, and was certified double platinum. The track helped propel Sweeter (which Rolling Stone's review called "taut, efficient and hook-packed," going on to praise DeGraw as "an excellent singer") to a No. 8 debut on the Billboard album chart, his second Top 10 album after his 2008 self-titled release. That album debuted at No. 1 on the digital sales chart and at No. 7 on Billboard's album chart, and spawned the hit singles "In Love With A Girl" and the gold-certified "We Belong Together." (The South Fallsburg, NY, native first broke through in 2003 with his platinum debut Chariot, which yielded three hit singles: the No. 1 Top 40 smash "I Don't Want To Be," "Follow Through," and the title-track.)
DeGraw points to co-writing every song (with Ryan Tedder, Benny Blanco, Busbee, Martin Johnson, Kevin Rudolf, and others) on Make A Move as another risk (though it paid off handsomely with "Not Over You.") Sweeter marked the first time DeGraw had collaborated with outside writers (on four out of its ten songs). "I was apprehensive because my early success came from doing it alone," DeGraw says. "But experiencing this other form of writing success opened my mind because I see that it's possible to do something in a room with someone else and still have it feel completely personal. That changed everything. It has been a complete reawakening for me as an artist. It allowed me to approach this new album differently."
The songs on Make A Move brim with confidence. "Best I Ever Had," the album's first single, co-written with Boys Like Girls' Martin Johnson, is part pointed social commentary on the information age (with references to a "night sky full of drones" and a "neighborhood of clones…staring at their phones" and part love song ("I'm trying not to get stuck in my head / But I passed a lonely sign on the Interstate / Saying 'find someone before it gets too late' / You're the best I ever had"). Along similar lines is "Finest Hour," which is critical of the diminishing safe space for people to cut loose in the era of social media. "I think society doesn't allow us to just let go anymore," DeGraw says. "Everyone's taking pictures of everybody at all times and recording what they say, even when they're just blathering on with buddies and having a great time. Then you walk into work the next day and everyone's talking about it. I think the reason I write a lot about letting loose is because I'm seeing people more and more uptight about doing it."
On the other end of the spectrum is the raw, emotional ballad "Who's Gonna Save Us" which DeGraw likens to "'Not Over You' on steroids" and one of his favorite tracks on the album. Other favorites include the compelling and powerful "Everything Will Change," as well as the slinky, sexy rock song "Every Little Bit," which hearkens back to DeGraw's early years when he was barely scraping by. "I was picturing the things that I would do for entertainment. Because when you don't have money in your pocket, you're literally counting every cent. Still, you can still reflect on great times you had when you were making the most of being broke." The album's title track "Make A Move" celebrates the beginning stage of a relationship, or as DeGraw describes it: "the new feeling of being in love when you're so consumed with it emotionally that all other levels of discomfort are not a concern." "So much of songwriting is really just capturing a moment, and a picture is worth 1,000 words," he adds. "I try to really visualize each moment and then sketch in the details."
Make A Move has also been influenced by DeGraw spending much of his time in Nashville and Los Angeles while writing (as opposed to his previous home base of New York City), as well as by his participation in Dancing With The Stars in 2012. His appearances not only revealed some of his personal backstory, but also got him more comfortable with being more physical while performing. "A lot of artists have had movement or dance training and I have never done anything like that," DeGraw says. "I think I had been at a disadvantage. Even just a few weeks of training helped my moves onstage. It definitely made me more comfortable standing and singing instead of sitting at piano. The new album is still piano-heavy, but it gave me more opportunities to work the stage with the mic and still save the special moments for the piano, which added to the dynamic of the music and performance."
Those who saw DeGraw perform while on tours with Maroon 5, Train, and Colbie Caillat over the past two years have seen his growth and maturation as a performer occur before their eyes. "Making music is still what I'm most passionate about," he says. "It's the one thing I've always identified with. It's what I did when I got sent to my room as a kid, and what I did on the way home from a ballgame. You can't help it; it's just your thing. So I was lucky enough to have something that pulled me in so aggressively. It's either this or go to therapy," he says with a laugh.


text:
The selection has been added to your shopping cart
$ 50.00
Who Is It For
* Rice Facial Cleanser
* Tamarind Tea Hydrating Toner
* Clove Flower & Turmeric Anti-Aging Serum
* Sweet Black Tea & Rice Moisturizer
Nourish and revitalize your skin with each step in this 4-step skincare ritual, featuring full-size products. From gentle cleansing and hydrating to brightening, firming and moisturizing, each product is infused with nutrient-rich botanicals and draws from the deep wisdom of ancient Indonesian beauty principles. The result: Skin that looks and feels healthy, strong, radiant and full of vitality.
RICE FACIAL CLEANSER (.85 fl oz/ 25 ML)
Use morning and night. Lather with water, apply to face in a gentle circular motion. Rinse thoroughly and pat dry.
TAMARIND TEA HYDRATING TONER (.34 fl oz/ 10 ML)
Apply 1-2 pumps after cleansing or whenever skin feels dry. Spread on both hands and apply them directly onto your face in patting and smoothing motion. The liquid-gel texture glides over skin like silk. Let the toner absorb for a moment before applying your next product.
CLOVE FLOWER & TURMERIC ANTI-AGING SERUM (.34 fl oz/ 10 ML)
Use daily for best results. Use day and night on cleansed skin. One pump is plenty for a face application. Two pumps worth will cover face and neck.
SWEET BLACK TEA & RICE MOISTURIZER (.34 fl oz/ 10 ML)
Apply 1-2 pumps morning and night to cleansed face and neck.
Suitable for normal to dry skin, including sensitive skin.
This 4-step ritual set is for you, if you :
-Want a highly effective, complete skincare program that is easy to follow daily, AM & PM.
-Are busy and looking for a skincare program that takes little time.
-Want to help reverse visible signs of skin aging.
-Want to help prevent skin aging before it happens.
-Are concerned with stressed, tired, dull-looking skin.
-Want a regimen where each product treats as it respects your skin's natural balance.
-Want a daily skincare program that feels nourishing and very hydrating but not overwhelming, sticky or greasy.
-Want a daily skincare program that you can easily adjust as the season and weather changes.
-Prefer skincare that has little to no fragrance.
Water, Decyl Glucoside*, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-10 Caprylate/Caprate*, Coco Glucoside*, Glyceryl Oleate*, Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Extract, Carrageenan*, Xanthan Gum*, Sodium Levulinate, Potassion Sorbate, Citric Acid, Natural Fragrance.
* NPA, ECOCERT or COSMOS Approved
Water, Pentylene Glycol, Tamarind Seed (Tamarindus indica) Extract, White Tea, Green Tea, Black Tea (Camellia sinensis) Extract, Rice (Oryza sativa) Bran Extract, Glycerin, Sodium Hyaluronate, Potassium Sorbate.
Water, Chondrus crispus (Red Algae) Extract, Hydrolyzed Chondrus Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hamamelis virginiana (Witch Hazel) Water, Glycerin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-14, Lycium barbarum (Goji Berry) Fruit Extract, Butylene Glycol, Ethoxydiglycol, Eugenia carophyllus (Clove Flower) Extract, Citrullus lanatus (Watermelon) Fruit Extract, Pyrus malus (Apple) Fruit Extract, Lens esulenta (Lentil) Fruit Extract, Bambusa vulgaris (Gold Bamboo) Leaf/Steam Extract, Pisum sativum (Pea) Extract, Glucosamine HCl, Plankton Extract, Xanthan Gum, Maltodextrin, Phyllanthus emblica (Aamla) Fruit Extract, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Ferulic acid, Di-Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Camellia sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sodium PCA, Sodium Lactate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate.
Water, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Candlenut (Aleurites moluccana) Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether*, Cetearyl Olivate*, Stearyl Alcohol, Sorbitan Olivate*, Cetearyl Alcohol*, Glycerin, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Oil, Avocado (Persea gratissima) Oil, Phytosterols, Olive (Olea europaea) Fruit Oil, Aamla (Phyllanthus emblica) Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tetrahydrocurcuminoids, Ferulic acid, Di-Potassium Glycyrrhizinate, Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) Leaf Extract, Illipe (Shorea stenoptera) Seed Butter, Rice Bran (Oryza sativa) Extract, Five Flavor Berry (Schizandra chinensis) Fruit Extract*, Saccharomyces/Xylinum Black Tea Ferment, Tocopherol , Xanthan Gum*, Cetyl Palmitate*, Sorbitan Palmitate*, Sorbitan Oleate*, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Sodium Levulinate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Phytate, Natural Fragrance.
* NPA, ECOCERT or COSMOS Approved
Please share your opinions on this product with other shoppers
Take the opportunity to share your opinion about this exciting product! Click the 'Write A Review' button below to add your review to our site.


text:
For the first time in more than four years, star-cross'd Greg Oden put on a uniform, entered an official NBA game, and dunked a basketball. His first thought? "It was a feeling of 'Get back on defense.'"
Dec. 5, 2009, was a simpler time. The Blind Side ruled the box office, and John Mayer topped the album charts. (It was a dark time.) That night Oden fractured his kneecap, was carried off on a stretcher, and it seemed like we'd never see him again. But several surgeries and 1,502 days later, Oden was a surprise participant in Miami's game at Washington.
The Heat took a flyer on him, but other than some preseason action, he's seen no minutes this year. His activation last night was a matter of necessity. Mario Chalmers and Chris Andersen sat with injuries, and Joel Anthony was sent to Boston in a three-team trade earlier in the day. Toney Douglas hadn't arrived, so Oden was up.
He came in early, with six minutes left in the second quarter. Why? "We were down by 30," Erik Spoelstra said.
Miami lost, and lost badly, but that's secondary to a box score that shows Greg Oden receiving eight minutes, scoring six points, and grabbing two rebounds. The first time he touched the ball:
Just like old times. Actually, no. The old times were bad times, and tended to feature Oden lying in pain on the court, Oden standing with crutches, Oden swearing he'd return to the NBA. Let's hope these are new times, where Greg Oden can just be a big man off the bench and not a tragic time bomb.


text:
What can be done?Hey, I'm new to this site. Anyway, can I get some responses to these questions:
1. What uses of the English language stand out to you in everyday life? That is; what is noticeable?
Omission of articles by Russians.
2. To what degree does this frustrate you, would you say, minimum concern, moderate worry or great frustration?
Great frustration.
3. What aspect of this use, affects you? (e.g. Incorrect Grammar, Verbosity or Phonology)
Incorrect grammar.
4. Where/Who do you most often here this [from]?
Everywhere (mostly students).
Student or Learner


text:
Helvetia, WV
Helvetia Ramp Supper
Ramps are a pungent member of the leek family that grow wild in the Appalachian mountains. They were often the first fresh vegetable available to early settlers and the tradition developed of having large meals that included this green.
The Helvetia Ramp Supper is traditionally held on the last Saturday in April at the Community Hall. Volunteers prepare over 60 bushels of ramps, 300 pounds of ham, 60 pounds of beans, 480 pounds of potatoes, and 200 pounds of cabbage. The meal includes fried and fresh ramps, beans, ham, fried potatoes, applesauce, cornbread, drink, and dessert.
Typical schedule: Supper from 2:00 p.m. until the food is gone. Dance 8:00 -11:00 with music by the Helvetia Star Band.
For more information on ramps and ramp festivals, check out:the Ramp Supper Links.


text:
|Find the best surf spots
This is an interactive map! Use controls to pan and zoom this map.
Datum: WGS84 [ Help ]
Latitude: 18° 27.162' N
User rating (15)
Wannasurf.com is not responsible for the accuracy of the information contained in this guide. You use this guide at your own risk.
Choose your format: please login first
You are free to use Wannasurf.com KML/GPS data files ONLY for your personal use. See Terms of use for more information.
KML file: please login first
Your favourites and future surf spot lists
At Piñones, Puerto Rico. About 15 minutes from the airport.
DistanceTake a car
WalkInstant access (< 5min)
Easy to find?Easy to find
Public access?Public access
Special accessDon't know
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencyVery consistent (150 day/year)
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerHollow, Fast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good swell directionNorth, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast
Good wind directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2m+ / 6ft+
Best tide positionAll tides
Best tide movement
Week crowdUltra crowded
Week-end crowdUltra crowded
- Rocks
Park on Bary's house... and pay $2.00
one of the good spots in Puerto Rico.
Author: Anonymous Contributors (1) They surfed this spot ! (56)
No video available
|No surf session
|No surf trip
By Anonymous , 24-03-2009
localism - this spot is not as localized as people make it out to be. if you wait your turn and not drop in on anyone you'll be fine. one of the most consistent spots on the metro area so its always super crowded and you will get your ass handed to by a gang of about 30 locals that live there if you act like a rich spoiled gringo.
By R Scott , 02-12-2008
Surfari next Year - Thinking about heading to PR next year for a surf trip...
Any Tips?
By Arty , 04-08-2008
What is this about locals? - I'm a white guy from NYC that usually travels by myself or with my wife and I can tell you that I have never had problems anywhere in PR with Locals. In fact, last year I met this chill dude, what up chullo, Aviones was flat so he took me around and we drove along the coast until we found good waves at Los Tubos. Dude couldn't even surf because he had to go to work but he still drove around with me to find a good spot. Show up with 10 guys and expect to get hassled anywhere in the world.
You can edit this page to correct errors or add new information. If you have any problems regarding this page, Send us feedback.
Wannasurf.com on your mobile
RSS All the RSS feeds of Wannasurf.com
Newsletter All news by email


text:
The Pearl Brewery was abandoned in the early '90s in favor of other breweries. But rather than let the industrial infrastructure sit vacant, it was transformed into a vibrant mixed-use office, retail and entertainment district. Located along the famed San Antonio River, the Pearl Brewery/Full Goods Warehouse is at once a tribute to the history of the brewery and a modern and sustainable project. Local firm Lake|Flato Architects handled the master plan for the Pearl Brewery redevelopment project as well as the redesign of the main brewery building into the Full Goods Warehouse, which includes a PV system, rainwater collection, impressive use of reclaimed materials, and drought-tolerant landscaping.
Pearl Brewing Company was originally founded in 1883 in San Antonio and this brewery was built in 1973, but in 1985, the company was bought out by Pabst Brewing Company. They shut the brewery down in 1991 and began contracting out their beers to other breweries, abandoning this riverfront brewing facility. With a prime location, developers bought the site and decided to turn it into a destination with offices, retail and restaurants. Lake|Flato handled the master plan and the design of the main building, which is now the Full Goods Warehouse. The 67,000-square-foot LEED Gold Full Goods Warehouse features two floors of office and retail spaces connected by a series of catwalks. The rest of the project includes 350 residential units, restaurants, retail, a boutique hotel a farmer's market, outdoor venue space and now a campus for the Culinary Institute of America.
The adaptive reuse of the brewery included the reuse of a lot of the existing materials and diverted 83 percent of construction materials from the landfill. The landscaping in the project is 100-percent native and drought-tolerant, which works to absorb stormwater, minimize runoff into the river and reduce heat island effect. All rainwater is captured and coupled with recycled water for irrigation use. Shading and outdoor spaces feature prominently, while a 200.6 kW solar array, the largest roof-mounted photovoltaic array in Texas, generates over a quarter of the building's energy.
The Pearl Brewery/Full Goods Warehouse was on of the Top Ten Green Projects of 2013 by AIA/COTE.
Images ©Casey Dunn, Lara Swimmer and Lake|Flato


text:
I am new to web services and started out with WCF. I have multiple web service calls,each of which are done asynchronouslly. But my problem is that the main thread should stop untill all the web service calls return and when all the web service calls return only then it should proceed.Below is my sample code :
Code:ServerMonitoringBoardDataService.ServerMonitoringBoardDataServiceClient c = new ServerMonitoringBoardDataService.ServerMonitoringBoardDataServiceClient(); c.GetEnvironmentAndServersCompleted += new EventHandler<ServerMonitoringBoardDataService.GetEnvironmentAndServersCompletedEventArgs>(c_GetEnvironmentAndServersCompleted); c.GetEnvironmentAndServersAsync(); void c_GetEnvironmentAndServersCompleted(object sender, ServerMonitoringBoardDataService.GetEnvironmentAndServersCompletedEventArgs e) { var x = e.Result; }
The reason I am facing problems is that,the multiple web service calls returns data as lists and I have done some operations on this data and then displayed it on the UI.The web service calls are made in a static constructor,so as to fetch the data only once and manipulate and display it many time.
But what happens is that the main thread does not stop until the data is fetched and moves onto perform the operations,where I get a Null Exception.
Can someone please look into this.


text:
Scroll down to see all the colors available
The FOX Model Bocce balls are developed with the latest technology with the quality and accuracy of the real product "MADE IN ITALY". New materials mixed with care to optimize production costs. These balls are the best value from Perfetta for a pro set and are new for 2009. They are made to the exactly the same high precision and superior materials as all the other 4 ball Perfetta models. This model has longer production runs and limited colors so it can be produced more economically.
The airfreight cost from Italy to our warehouse of $133.00 per set is included in the price.These sets are not carried in stock and typically have a 4 - 6 week delivery from Italy. See here for instock products.
Ball Size: 107 mm dia and 920gm weight.
The official size and weight for US and international tournament play.
Set of 4 balls with a 40mm pallina.
Click Images to see larger View


text:
If anyone could make lizards, salamanders, snakes and all measure of creepy, crawling things objects of wonder and even beauty, it was Robert C. Stebbins.
His well-regarded books, lectures and artwork made him a superstar among those who studied reptiles and amphibians, from world-famous scientists to weekend naturalists who hiked with his nature guides in hand.
Although he did much of his work alone and tended toward shyness, Stebbins' scientific discoveries and willingness to stand up for his convictions have been celebrated by many, including bestselling author Richard Dawkins. And in political circles, Stebbins was known for being a passionate, persistent advocate for establishing ecological reserves in desert lands to ward off damage done by off-road vehicles.
But his biggest contribution to the field was probably his popular "Field Guide to Western Reptiles and Amphibians," first published in 1966 and illustrated with his own drawings and paintings. It was a major force in changing the public's view toward the creatures he so admired.
"Before that book, if people went out to look for snakes, it was so they could gather them up to sell to pet shops or just show off to their buddies," said Sam Sweet, professor of evolutionary biology at UC Santa Barbara. "What Bob did was help make a transition to a similar situation as bird watching, where it became OK to just look at the animals and leave them alone."
Stebbins, 98, died Sept. 23 at his home in Eugene, Ore. He had been in failing health for the last year, said Robert Sanders, spokesman at UC Berkeley, where Stebbins taught and did research for more than three decades. Sanders said that Stebbins' wife of 72 years, Anna-rose, was at his side when he died.
Robert Stebbins was quoted in a 2006 journal published by the American Society of Ichthyologists and Herpetologists as saying his wife shared his love of nature and was a strong supporter of his work, tolerating years of "frogs, toads and salamanders in the refrigerator, and tortoises on the sun deck and in the living room."
Robert Cyril Stebbins was born March 31, 1915, in Chico, Calif., near a small ranch and orchard that his family worked. On a camping trip in the Sierra foothills when he was 5, he had the first encounter he could remember with a reptile.
"Along a creek, I came upon a pond turtle," he said in a 2005 Times interview. "I can still feel the sharp little claws in my hands and see its eye looking up at me, perhaps in fear. I was enthralled."
When Robert was 9, the Stebbins family moved to Southern California — first to Pomona and later to Sherman Oaks. He graduated from North Hollywood High School in 1933 and went on to get his undergraduate degree and doctorate in zoology at UCLA.
While going to college he also spent time working as a park ranger, and during World War II UCLA obtained a waiver from combat duty so that he could teach Navy medical personnel how to prevent parasitic diseases.
He landed at UC Berkeley's Museum of Vertebrate Zoology in 1945 as its first curator of herpetology — the study of reptiles and amphibians — and was involved in numerous studies. In 1949 he initiated one of the best known — it was on a pair of Ensatina salamanders that looked very different and apparently didn't interbreed. But the "elegantly worked out" study, as Dawkins described it in his 2004 book "The Ancestor's Tale," showed that the salamanders had common ancestors but then developed different traits because of being separated for a long period by a geographical barrier.
Stebbins was beloved by students but spent much time toiling alone in his office on the drawings and paintings that were used in his field guides. Generally working from live, anesthetized animals, he measured every part to work out proportions. In contrast, Sweet, who met Stebbins in 1970 when he was a graduate student at the university, said, "What I would do was take a Xerox of the animal, blow it up and go from there. But Bob was absolutely meticulous.
"And when he was done, it was the animal. It was perfect."
Stebbins' books were published as part of the Peterson Field Guides series. "Before them, there had not been anything you could hold in your hands, with good illustrations and distribution maps. They were in bookstores and kids could get them for Christmas.
"They showed you could go out and do this yourself."
Stebbins retired from the university in 1978 but continued to work on books. The "Field Guide" is now in its third edition, and his "Connecting With Nature," published in 2012 by the National Science Teachers Assn., is a guide to getting students more interested in the natural world.
One of his main causes was to preserve sections of desert lands in California from use by dirt bikes, all-terrain vehicles and similar motorized vehicles. His efforts were met with strong objection from off-road vehicle enthusiasts, but in 1994 the federal California Desert Protection Act was passed, designating numerous wilderness areas in the state.
In addition to his wife, Stebbins is survived by son John of Eugene, Ore; daughters Melinda Broadhurst of Adelaide, Australia, and Mary Stebbins of Vernon, Canada; six grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and his sister Rosalie Darling of Yreka, Calif.
One of the most recent accolades he received came last month with the naming of a species of lizard, Anniella stebbinsi, in his honor.


text:
charliec necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
2 ganadores han sido elegidos entre 157 diseños de 31 diseñadores freelance.
Charlie Chang / Magician
Hello! I'm a professional magician looking for a new logo for my website and business cards. I'm not a designer but I think I have an eye for what I like and don't like. I will provide *plenty* of feedback!
Also, I ran a contest here over a year ago and the winner tried to extort extra money from me. I'm an honest guy and it completely turned me off this site. However, I see that the site has changed a lot and has implemented a payment system. The quality of designers on this site is truly fantastic so, well, I'm here again. :)
Corporate audience, no children's birthday parties, etc. Do not want to evoke images of clowns, pirates, etc.
I would prefer to portray a professional image.
Logo will be used on business card and website. This is a for a magician that specializes in close-up/strolling magic. (Think playing cards, coins, etc. No stage illusions, etc.) Web 2.0!
I really like clean, minimalistic designs. Less is more!
Using one of the four suits from a deck of cards (spades, hearts, diamonds, clubs) is encouraged. The spade is preferred.
The word "magician" is not required, but it would be nice. Using my initials (CC) also OK.
Logo will most likely be used on white background.
3 stars - Nice, but not the right fit/style
4 stars - Very nice, just missing a little something...
5 stars - Highest chance of winning
***Also, please avoid traditional magic stuff like top hats, rabbits, etc...***
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
Do you have something to say about Eureka Springs? Or the world? Or anything? Chit, chat, rants & raves about any topic you like.
Use this control to limit the display of threads to those newer than the specified time frame.
Allows you to choose the data by which the thread list will be sorted.
Order threads in...
Note: when sorting by date, 'descending order' will show the newest results first.
Forum Rules


text:
Daily Bagel: Classic Roger Federer quote after loss to Julien Benneteau
The Daily Bagel is your dose of the interesting reporting, writing and quipping from around the Internet.
• Video: Grigor Dimitrov is having a great week in Rotterdam, beating Marcos Baghdatis 6-7 (4), 7-6 (0), 6-3 on Friday to make his second ATP semifinal of the year. Check out his speed and hands on this get off a let cord today.
• Roger Federer lost to Julien Benneteau 6-3, 7-5 in the Rotterdam quarterfinals. This postmatch quote is classic Federer.
• Video: Not to be outdone by Dimitrov, Ernests Gulbis pulls a crazy forehand lob out of his hat against Juan Martin del Potro. Gulbis lost the match 7-6 (5), 6-3.
• Carl Bialik of The Wall Street Journal examines Horacio Zeballos' improbable title run last week in Chile.
It's also a highly unusual accomplishment to win a first title while beating a top-five opponent in the final. Just 12 players before Zeballos had done it since 1973, according to a search by Sackmann, proprietor of the tennis database Tennis Abstract.... Those players include some big names: Edberg, winner of six Grand Slam singles titles; Jim Courier, four-time major champion; former No. 4 Roscoe Tanner; 2002 French Open champion Albert Costa; former world No. 10 Mikael Pernfors; and current world No. 8 Jo-Wilfried Tsonga. Zeballos doesn't have much time to match their careers: Pernfors, at 25, was the oldest to win his first title. Zeballos turns 28 in April.
• Greg Couch of Fox Sports with nice piece on Esther Vergeer. It should be noted that the article was posted before Oscar Pistorious was arrested.


text:
Everyone has heard about Tempur-Pedic mattresses. The famous Tempur-Pedic mattress is known for its design in the way that it curves and shapes around the sleeper's body. Cost Of King Size Tempurpedic Mattress in Kempton park the brand carries different models and designs for different preferences. A lot of research has been put into these mattresses to ensure the quality and effectiveness of a great mattress. Because of the advanced research and design of the mattress, Mattress Pedic Foam the pricing on them can be much higher than most people expect to pay for a mattress. The key to being able to afford a Tempur-Pedic mattress is to look for a Tempur-Pedic mattress sale.
Sales allow consumers to purchase these mattresses for lower than retail prices. This also makes it so people that wouldn't otherwise be able to afford it can afford a mattress that is comfortable and state of the art. The first step I would take in looking for a Tempur-Pedic mattress sale is by collecting store ads as they come in the mail. Furniture and mattress stores often mail out flyers and catalogues of their store items and display current or upcoming sales. These catalogues can prepare you to know about the sale and to also price shop based on the different store ads you receive.
Beds and How to Track Down the Correct Model
The first step in finding the most comfortable price for you for your mattress is by visiting a store and ensuring this is the mattress for you. You should also see which of the types of Tempur-Pedic mattresses you prefer, as well if you are interested in any of the extras they offer. Once you have decided to purchase this mattress, you should be prepared to wait for the best sale to come around. Do you research online, Tempurpedic Cost Queen and then purchase the newspapers with the stores ads in them. Do some comparisons and when the best deal comes around – be sure to jump on it.
Cost Of King Size Tempurpedic Mattress in Kempton park ?
If you are getting something like a king air bed it does not always mean buying from a bed or bedding targeted site, lets imagine you are living in Wisconsin for instance, a bed directory should be able to give you relevant contact details of closely situated bed supplier who should hopefully be able to help you to find the bed you need. The way to find out if a bed portal will hopefully be able to help you with your selected bed search, pretend for a moment a wood bunk bed is your particular item, is to find out if the website contains a targeted bed directory and a good quantity of bed write ups, if this is the case and it does contain such things your search for a bed will be easy, if on the other hand the site is focused on a general home improvement subject you will probably not get your desired bed related info. Most online interior design research can uncover a vast number of items, lots of bed sites will often have a whole load of merchandise, this might often be truly overpowering, heavy duty bed frames, black iron beds, there are so many products to choose from nowadays, it might then be difficult to decide the best product to buy. If you will be purchasing something like a king air bed it will not always mean buying from a bed or home furnishing associated website, say you are residing in Mississippi for instance, a bed internet directory should be able to provide you with the relevant contact info of regional bed suppliers who might just be able to help you to find the bed you need. For good calibre bed data a site that is managed by somebody like a bed manufacturer will certainly be perfect, Some of the many interior design newsgroups and blogs may also be wonderful resources for discovering good quality bed tips and information, these type of places may easily answer some thoroughly precise questions concerning items such as wood and iron canopy beds or wood loft beds. The area of beds can often be pretty confusing but the primary concern is to try to stick with the item you initially meant to purchase, you should not set out hunting for water bed pumps but end up buying canopy bamboo bed frames, this is easily done if you get sidetracked. Before you contemplate any bed purchase be sure that the bedding merchant you could be buying your product from gives you the opinion that getting a refund and merchandise returns will not turn out to be a hassle, switching or part exchanging a wrought iron sleigh bed for a twin full futon bunk bed must never turn into a real issue. The bed specialists will be able to offer you some prime niche info on issues such as getting the lowest price on metal futon bunk beds and how to get the right merchandise guarantee while buying a bed, such bed assistance will surely make sure you order the best items for your needs.
bedside table
I didnt give it much thought for the longest time, but you do have to think about your choice when you buy a bedside table. These, at least in my home, are a great place for an alarm clock, and they also hold the little things you need each day but dont really have a place for. That might be extra change, earrings, or your watch. I cleaned homes for a living a long time ago while going through college, and to see a home without these tables was a rare sight indeed. Most people like to have them. Those with large beds often dont have to think about anything by style when they buy a bedside table, but those with small and shorter beds have to think about a few things. I once had a glass bedside table, and I almost cut my head open on it one night. I am not sound sleeper, and I roll around a lot. I woke up after banging my head on it, and realized had I moved just an inch lower, the corner could have cut my head. I got rid of it that day and went shopping for a new set for my home. If you have a bed that is not far from the floor, you have to get a bedside table that is completely level with the side of your bed, or one that is significantly taller so that you dont cut your head like I almost did. You should also look for something that has rounded corners in the event that you do bump your head or even your arm or leg on the bedside table. That would be a nasty shock in the middle of the night for sure. For the most part, you can find a wide variety if bedside tables anywhere you can buy furniture. If you are buying a bedroom suite, but you arent sure about the tables that come with it, ask for a substitution. Most places will do this for you if something that matches can be found. You can also look online to find styles of bedside table that you may not find near your home. These are probably ones you have to put together, but that is a small price to pay for getting the right kind so you can sleep peacefully at night. Its certainly not something that most think about until there is a problem. However, prevention is always a great idea.


text:
One of the nations largest and most respected hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) has built an impressive record of achievement and performance. Steadily growing from a startup to an esteemed Fortune 500 corporation, UHS today has annual revenue nearing $10 billion. In 2017, UHS was recognized as one of the Worlds Most Admired Companies by Fortune; ranked #276 on the Fortune 500, and listed #275 in Forbes inaugural ranking of Americas Top 500 Public Companies.
Our operating philosophy is as effective today as it was 40 years ago: Build or acquire high quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets, invest in the people and equipment needed to allow each facility to thrive, and become the leading healthcare provider in each community we serve.
Headquartered in King of Prussia, PA, UHS has more than 81,000 employees and through its subsidiaries operates more than 320 acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers in the United States, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands and the United Kingdom.
River Oaks Hospital, located in metropolitan New Orleans, Louisiana, is a private psychiatric facility for adults, adolescents and children. Since 1970, River Oaks has established a tradition of excellence in the treatment of acute psychiatric illness, dual diagnosis, alcohol and drug detoxification, trauma based disorders, compulsive behaviors, and eating disorders, River Oaks has provided quality treatment to service individuals suffering from mental illness, and/or addictive disorders. Situated on a 14-acre campus, services are available at all levels of care (inpatient, day or partial hospitalization, outpatient, and intensive outpatient).
River Oaks Hospital is seeking a dynamic and talented Dietary - Cook/Porter to assist and take direction from the Department Manager and work cooperatively with other personnel while maintaining a high level of quality service.
Provide service to all populations while demonstrating the Service Excellence Standards.
- Challenging and rewarding work environment
- Growth and development opportunities within UHS and its subsidiaries
- Competitive Compensation
Our free job seeker tools include alerts for new jobs, saving your favorites, optimized job matching, and more! Just enter your email below.


text:
Need a Football fan birthday cake?
Please note that we are not a pastry shop! Too many visitors still think that they can pop up to our place and buy ready-made cakes… That's just not the way it works! I design personalized and custom-made cakes on special order for all your private and corporate events. All my cakes are personalized so cakes must be ordered a minimum of 5 days in advance. Don't call me if you need a Football fan birthday cake for today or tomorrow!
There is no need to visit our office to order a cake. Everything can be done online (even from overseas) using email, chat or even WhatsApp. Payments are securely processed online if you have a Bancontact, Visa, Mastercard or Maestro card. We also accept payments by Paypal, Revolut or Skrill. Of course you can make your payment directly into our ING corporate account. No cash payment is accepted. I am not confirming any order until full payment is received (with exception for government agencies).
We can meet together for large events or weddings but it will be organized by appointment only. I am not always at our offices but rather at my workshop or working at the Zaabär store. Please don't come to our reception without an appointment, you may be greatly disappointed!
I am not accepting orders placed at the last minute so you will need to contact me a minimum of five working days before your event. The sooner you can order your cake, the better it is. Some months are particularly busy and clearly January is one of the busiest months! So make sure you book your cake as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
Pick up of your cake can be arranged at our offices on Avenue Louise from Monday to Friday, 10h-17h. No pickup can be made on Saturdays and Sundays because our offices are closed. Deliveries can be arranged all days including week ends and bank holidays.
Finally, let's be clear about the prices. I am offering discounts for cakes serving 20 or more. No need to ask me for discounted prices for smaller cakes, you will be disappointed. No need also to tell me that you can find cheaper prices elsewhere. Of course, you can. But please ask yourself the right questions: Will you get the same cake? What ingredients will be put in the composition of the pastry? How many hours will they work on your cake? Will you deal with a reputable registered company or someone working illegally from his/her home? Is the cake designer licensed to sell cakes or not? Is the workshop authorized by AFSCA? Can the cake designer make an invoice? Can you contact the cake designer anytime? Will you be sure to be delivered on time? Etc… Once you have answered all these questions then I am sure that you will understand that a custom-made cake baked and designed especially for you cannot be priced like an industrial cake… I am an artisan and I am rather proud of being a woman-owned business. I deal with high profile clients and I am a professional cake designer. Please consider my work and dedication and do not ask me to make cheaper prices, you would certainly upset me.
Express your love with a personalized cake baked using Poulehouse eggs.
After all, nothing expresses love better than a freshly baked cake!
It sounds really crazy but since 2012 I have already broken 26842 eggs and baked more than 4.500 cakes, cookies, popcakes and cupcakes!!! And, obviously, this website is reflecting my hard work, isn't it?
I love to design and make cakes inspired by your imagination to create the story you want to communicate to your friends, family, loved ones, children, boss, colleagues and specials.
I create lovely cakes, well, I hope that's true. I also commemorate momentous occasions and wonders of life, joys and successes of my clients. I am there from the beginning, and I become part of the family, creating centerpieces for your most important celebrations: your wedding, your baby shower, your child's first birthday... My clients become part of my family, as I have grown my business since 2012 on repeat customers, calling me time after time to create beautiful and delicious cakes for all of their special occasions.
My passion for excellence on all levels is what differentiates me from my competitors, it is who I am, and it is what drives me to continue to develop and grow. With me, there is no surprise and no hidden fees. Everything is clear.
You're ready to experience the best cakes in Brussels? First, I would suggest to make your quote online using the calculator. If you need to discuss something in particular, please feel free to message me on +32 (0)483 69 09 63 and I can meet you at your home or at your office (or we can do everything by phone if you prefer). I do speak French, English and Spanish. We will discuss your cake project and let the magic begin.
Remember, planning is very important for baking and cake decorating. Translating the imagination into a beautiful and yummy cake takes time... I need a minimum of 5 days to make a customized cake as per your design. Before we meet, I would like to invite you to discover more than a thousand of cakes, cupcakes, cookies, macaroons, popcakes or even french patisserie that I already designed for my worldwide clients.
We have reached a new milestone! As of today, you are more than 32.000 to like and follow my Facebook page.
It's amazing how two words can mean so much… So, thank you all for being so supportive, kind and helping over the years.


text:
Black Bean Soup
Put the bacon into a large heavy pot and place it over medium heat. Cook until it starts to give up its fat, about 4 minutes. Stir in the onions and cook, stirring, until they start to turn translucent, about 4 minutes. Stir in the garlic and cook until you can smell it, about 1 minute. Add the broth, tomatoes, ketchup, Worcestershire, and chili powder. Stir in the beans, turn the heat to high and bring to a boil. Adjust the heat so the soup is bubbling gently and cook 10 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.Meanwhile, pick off all the thick stems from the cilantro. Wash it and shake dry. Chop the cilantro coarsely and stir it into the soup when it has been simmering 10 minutes. cook until the soup is thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in the lime juice. Serve with the garnishes.


text:
Guardian Journalist talks about two case studies of modern investigative journalism.
This is an interesting video of a talk by the Guardian's award winning journalist Paul Lewis . When every mobile phone can record video and take pictures, everyone is a potential news source. Lewis talks about two stories that give us a glimpse into the future of investigative journalism .
Paul Bradshaw has written a great piece on Lewis's work in the excellent Online Journalism Blog.
You can follow Paul Lewis and Paul Bradshaw on Twitter @PaulLewis
@paulbradshaw as well as the Lingospot Team @Lingospot
Selected by Jan Gordon covering "Content Curation, Social Media and Beyond"
Read full article here:
Via janlgordon


text:
Canal Park Playhouse is thrilled to present ROPES, WHIPS AND SONGS ABOUT COWS, created and performed by Chris McDaniel. ROPES, WHIPS AND SONGS ABOUT COWS begins performances on Friday, July 20 for a limited engagement through Sunday, July 29. Performances take place at Canal Park Playhouse (508 Canal Street, between Greenwich and West Streets in Tribeca). The performance schedule is Friday at 7 PM; Saturday at 1 PM, 4 PM and 7 PM; and Sunday at 1 PM & 4 PM. The regular ticket price is $20. For tickets or more information, call OvationTix on 1-866-811-4111 or visit www.canalparkplayhouse.com.
Champion trick roper twirler, bull-whip master and premiere showman of the western arts Chris McDaniel brings the excitement of the Wild West to Canal Park Playhouse. Filled with rope tricking, whip cracking, gun spinning, and songs from the Wild West, McDaniel takes audiences on an action-packed adventure through the legendary frontier.
One of the foremost Wild West performers in the United States, Chris McDaniel launched his career as a singer at the famed Grand Olde Opry. Once he learned trick roping, and combined with his musical act, his career catapulted into the western arts. He joined Lonestar Rodeo Company, playing the rodeo circuit where he jumped through the Texas Skip Loop rope 401 times over, becoming the World Champion and landing on The Late Show with David Letterman, where Letterman proclaimed, "this is something!" As an actor, he appeared in the national tour of the Will Rogers Follies and played Buffalo Bill in the national tour of Annie Get Your Gun. A regular performer at the long-running Monday Night Magic, he wrote and co-starred in the Off Broadway show Maximum Risk at the Soho Playhouse


text:
A forum about Atari 16/32 computers and their clones. This forum is in no way affiliated with Atari Interactive.
Moderators: Mug UK, moondog/.tSCc., [ProToS], lp, Moderator Team
wongck wrote:is there only 1 wire needed or another wire I can't see ?
1st1 wrote:It's easy: The minus pin of the NVRAM internal battery is just connected to ground of the motherboard. So why placing two wires? Soldering the minus pin of the battery socket to motherboard ground does the same thing.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 5 guests


text:
Wolford Individual 10 Tight Black
Comfortable elegance: These divinely soft, opaque tights add a shiny accent to every look with their delicate sheen, making legs look longer.
This product also comes in sand
Our aim at Cristal Ladieswear is to get your purchases out to you as quickly as possible, with this in mind we do our very best to dispatch your parcel the same day (if order placed by 3pm). Orders placed after 2pm on Fridays and Saturday and Sunday will be processed first thing on Monday. During busy times we do ask for patience as some delays may occur. Please call us on 01564 772707 if you have any enquiries.
If for any reason you are unhappy with your purchase you may return it to us in its original condition with the labels and packaging intact, within 7 days of your order date. For a full refund excluding postage and packaging, buyers will be responsible for the cost of the return. If however, the items are deemed to be faulty we will refund the total amount including postage and packaging, or offer an alternative including postage and packaging. Please email us on firstname.lastname@example.com so we are aware of your return.