text:
Bridal Benefit Package
Exclusive to Razny Jewelers! We provide a guarantee of satisfaction with every purchase, combing the earth to find beautiful and brilliant conflict-free diamonds. Working with only the most skilled artisans, we ensure each ring is crafted to last a lifetime. Learn more about this complimentary service and our Lifetime Diamond Upgrade Program!
Contact Us
We are available to answer any question you may have. Contact us by phone, email, or make an appointment to visit our specialists in person!
Chicago: 312-663-8500
Addison: 630-932-4900
Highland Park: 847-432-5300
Hinsdale: 630-455-1900
Click for directions and more information
In-House Watch Repair
Our watchmakers are devoted to advancing the science of keeping time with state-of-the-art technology and equipment. Repairs and restorations are performed in-house by our SAWTA and WOSTEP certified technicians in our watch repair center. Visit any of our four locations for assistance.
Razny Vault
Being in this industry for over six decades, we've come across more than a few breathtaking gems and inimitable custom designs. Periodically, we'll excavate the finest works from our vault and present them to our guests for a limited time, at a tremendous value! Shop our current collection of one-of-a-kind pieces before they're gone forever!
Explore the Razny Vault
Exclusive shopping parties, designer appearances, celebrations, and family fun! Don't miss the next Razny Jewelers event! Stay up-to-date with our easy to follow calendar.
Make an Appointment
Make an appointment with a Razny Jewelers specialist before your visit for a custom shopping experience.
Click to schedule an appointment
Pre-Owned Rolex Timepieces
There should be at least 2 products to compare.
Email this comparison to someone
Don't allow your treasures to continue collecting dust! Book a VIP appointment with Frances Gadbois, head designer of couture jewelry brand Sloane Street, where she'll create a new work of art from the jewelry or gems you already own!
Stay up-to-date on store hours during the COVID outbreak.
Sign in to your account to track orders and view your order history.
Don't have an account? Enter your order number and email address below to track your order.
Please fill out the form below and one of our Rahaminov Diamonds specialists will contact you.
Congratulations on successfully selecting your setting and diamond. Please complete the form below and a specialist will be happy to assist you.


text:
Maribeth Clark
Associate Professor of Music - Environmental Studies - Gender Studies - Humanities - Interdisciplinary Programs - Music
- Phone: (941) 487-4216
- Email: email@example.com
- Office Location: ACE 131
- Mail Location: COH 214
Associate Professor of Music
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
M.A., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
B.M. (Musicology), Rice University
In both her research and teaching, Professor Clark moves among the disciplines of musicology (music history), ethnomusicology (anthropology of music), and dance history, striving to demonstrate the ways that experiences of music are culturally constructed and historically situated.
Most of Professor Clark's research has focused on French opera and ballet of the nineteenth century. She recently began a project on women whistlers in the United States, 1880-1930. She teaches on a wide range of topics in music history, including courses on the history of opera and music and the environment.
Selected Publications
Clark, M. (2001). Bodies at the opera: Art and the hermaphrodite in the dance criticism of Theophile Gautier. In R. Parker, & M. A. Smart (Eds.), Opera and Ballet Criticism in France from the Revolution to 1848 (pp. 237-253). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Clark, M. (2001). Feminization of Ballet. In A. Latham, & R. Parker (Eds.), Verdi in Performance (pp. 120-124). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Clark, M. (2002). Quadrille as embodied musical experience in nineteenth-century Paris. Journal of Musicology, 19(3), 503-526.
Clark, M. (2003). Body and the Voice in La Muette de Portici. 19th-Century Music, 27(2), 116-131.
Clark, M. (2005). Role of 'Gustave', ou Le 'Bal Masque' in restraining the bourgeois body during the July monarchy. Musical Quarterly, 88(2), 204-231.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
sproutify necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 48 diseños de 12 diseñadores freelance.
We are a professional Ruby on Rails development company doing our own side project with the goal of generating a large amount of simple computer work to people from developing countries. Our first two sites are SpreadsheetArmy.com and BizcardArmy.com. *Microwork* tasks are simple computer tasks that take 5 seconds to 5 minutes to complete and are usually considered to be quite boring for people in the West. It is our vision that an army of young people will be raised up in developing nations to do these tedious and boring microwork tasks. That is the idea behind the name - we have a huge international army of people waiting to help you with your project work. They are similar to outsourcing sites such as eLance or oDesk but MUCH more niche (only spreadsheet work or business card digitization) and focused on less-skilled, quick tasks - some call this the emerging "crowdsourcing" industry.
We don't want the Army theme to be too prevalent in terms of war because the idea is to convey that all of our sites use "human-powered" work from an Army of anxious workers. But playing off the theme in a fun way (see dogtag idea in requirements) could work well.
Both sites target tech-savvy business people who want to get this sort of work done quickly and cheaply. We are definitely looking for a modern, web 2.0 look and feel that will appeal to this sort of audience.
BizcardArmy allows people to use our iPhone or BlackBerry application to take photos of business cards, the images get sent to our server and then an army of REAL people will enter the data accurately within 24 hours. Your device then has the data entered into the address book automatically.
SpreadsheetArmy uses Google Spreadsheets as a tool to complete data entry, web research, data correction, image tagging and other projects. The work is split up into small microwork tasks that our microworkers complete and the client sees the Google Spreadsheet populated real-time as each task is completed.
We are creating a network of microwork sites and need a simple logo template we can use in the future. Please see this wonderfully executed example:
This project is only for the first two (SpreadsheetArmy.com and BizcardArmy.com) and they will be almost identical with the same font and same icon background such as the example above.
The icon background should be a circle, square or even an army "dogtag" shape with another simple logo representing a spreadsheet or a business card overlayed.
We want an icon and wordmark in the logo with the placement of the icon either on the left or possibly between the words:
{logo} SpreadsheetArmy
Each of the two logos should incorporate 1 or 2 unique colors to differentiate them from each other and be the base color scheme for each website (such as you can see in the Envato marketplace by visiting http://www.3docean.net and http://www.activeden.net)
Be creative, keep it simple, think fresh, modern and Web 2.0 ... and wow us!
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
Linux / Unix Desktop Fun: Text Mode ASCII-art Box and Comment Drawinglast updated in Categories Linux, Linux desktop
Boxes command is a text filter and a little known tool that can draw any kind of ASCII art box around its input text or code for fun and profit. You can quickly create email signatures, or create regional comments in any programming language. This command was intended to be used with the vim text editor, but can be tied to any text editor which supports filters, as well as from the command line as a standalone tool.


text:
A Beach Retreat on Casey Key
A Beach Retreat on Casey Key is a condo hotel that offers beach and bayfront vacation rentals located directly on the Gulf of Mexico in Sarasota, Florida. Whether its a weekend getaway or family reunion, A Beach Retreat is the ideal location next to world famous Siesta Key and just north of Venice, Florida. Experience the quiet island charm of Casey Key while still being close to everything Sarasota has to offer. Our tropical setting with fabulous beachfront vistas is perfect for weddings, family vacations or simply a much needed escape from the hustle and bustle. Bring your boat - we have private slips available with shore power. Waterfront dining as well as Gulf Harbour Marina are within walking distance. Casey Key is known for its excellent fishing. Bring your camera and capture one of our amazing sunsets. Nightly, Weekly, and Monthly Rentals Available. Be sure to ask about our specials!
Old Florida Beach Paradise


text:
Can we talk? Trump's riding high _ and he's got a lot to say
WASHINGTON (AP) — Can we talk? Donald Trump would like to chat.
And, boy, is he ever.
Riding high after Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh's successful confirmation, the president has been on a rollicking press tour of late.
He's inviting reporters up to his private cabin on Air Force One. He's calling in to his favorite shows. And he's turning closed White House events into major media moments.
On Thursday alone, Trump held four separate press availabilities, including one that featured a profanity-laced Oval Office performance by Kanye West, the rapper and producer who has emerged as Trump's top Hollywood fan. And that's not counting the more than 45 minutes he spent on the phone calling in to "Fox & Friends."
The president's inclination to chat comes as Trump has been enjoying a spate of good news for his administration.
While the Russia investigation still looms and polls still predict major Republican losses in the House in next month's midterm elections, Trump has been logging a series of wins, including appointing a second Supreme Court Justice to the bench and reaching an updated North American trade deal with Canada and Mexico. The stream of negative headlines that has been a constant presence through most of Trump's administration has abated — at least for now.
"I think he's having a lot of fun right now," said former campaign adviser Barry Bennett, who pointed to several factors, including Trump's rally-packed schedule, which has put him in front of cheering crowds nearly every night. Plus, "There hasn't been a bad story in over week," Bennett marveled.
Said White House spokeswoman Sarah Huckabee Sanders: "The President is his best messenger and it's always a great thing when the American people can hear directly from him."
Trump's recent media blitz began on Saturday, when it was clear that Kavanaugh had the votes to be confirmed after a bruising fight in the Senate. The president was en route to Topeka, Kansas, for a rally as the final vote was happening, and he invited the small group of reporters aboard up Air Force One up to his private cabin to watch history unfold.
When the vote was cast, Trump delivered a double thumbs-up from his desk and declared it all "very, very good."
Trump had already spoken with reporters as he departed the White House that day, and he stopped to chat again after he landed, to share details of the congratulatory call he'd made to Kavanaugh and his family.
After an hour-plus rally that night, Trump was back at it, calling up one of his favorite hosts, Fox News Channel's Jeanine Pirro, as he drove back to the airport in the presidential limo. He continued the conversation on the dark tarmac, under the shadow of his plane.
After a brief respite for golf on Sunday, Trump was back at it Monday, taking reporters' questions both as he left the White House and again as he returned from a speech to police chiefs in Florida, weighing in on everything from the employment status of Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein to Taylor Swift's foray into politics to endorse two Democratic candidates.
He said he now likes her music "about 25 percent less."
Later that night, Trump presided over a ceremonial swearing-in for Kavanaugh at the White House, where he railed against Democrats for trying to scuttle his choice,
On Tuesday, Trump began his day with a surprise press availability announcing that U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley would be leaving her post at the end of the year. After holding forth for nearly 20 minutes, it seemed Trump had, for the moment, exhausted reporters' questions.
"Any other questions?" he asked to rare silence.
But that was just the beginning. Trump's day also included an Oval Office interview with New York Magazine, a 15 minute question-and- answer session with reporters on the South Lawn as he departed the White House for a rally in Iowa, and another conversation with reporters aboard Air Force One.
Trump also recorded an interview with the local NBC affiliate before taking the stage at his rally, which lasted well over an hour.
On Wednesday, as Hurricane Michael was about to make landfall, Trump began his day with a storm briefing, during which he took questions on topics including a missing Saudi journalist and potential replacements for Haley. He also took questions at a bill signing and after landing in Pennsylvania for another rally, where he said the Federal Reserve had "gone crazy."
After his rally — and interviews with the Washington Examiner, Time magazine, a local television station — Trump headed home.
But he wasn't done for the night. There was one last call, at 11 p.m., to Fox News Channel's Shannon Bream.
Less than 12 hours later, Trump was back at it, spending more than 45 minutes on the phone answering questions from his favorite hosts at "Fox & Friends."
Yet to come: Chatting at two bill signings, including one attended by Kid Rock and other musicians, a forum on drug trafficking, a sit-down interview with CBS's "60 Minutes," which the network had been trying to tape for more than a year, and that epic pre-lunch appearance with Kanye West.
As Trump headed to lunch with his guests, he was anything but talked out: "We're going to have lunch," he said. "We're going to talk."
Follow Colvin on Twitter at https://twitter.com/colvinj


text:
Still waiting for Silver to go below 14 to buy - Hoping I haven't waited to long .
Still waiting for Silver to go below 14 to buy - Hoping I haven't waited to long .
I know it sounds ridiculous but I didn't hesitate when Silver increased in value from $4 to $5 or even $6 and I didn't wait for it to drop all the way back down to $4 again before it was time for another buy. Yes it did, but I didn't know that at the time.
This conversation reminds me of so many of our members that sold a bunch of their Silver in the fall of 2010 being absolutely sure it was going to take another head first dive and then they would buy back in and own just that much more Silver. Well it did take that dive but not for another several months and another $20 some dollars in price first. They didn't miss the boat by not buying, they missed the boat by selling and most bought back in a higher prices and had less Silver for their gamble.
Everyone has their theories or guesses as they may be, but I say if your intent on buying, it's a gamble to wait for lower prices, especially in the teens. But who knows if we wait long enough we could see Silver at $150 and then back at $7 down the road.
I can honestly say if I decided to jump back into the buying mode, I'd have no problem buying at today's price. I wouldn't be happy, but I'd buy today versus what the market might be tomorrow. I don't know that I'd do it with at $25 spot price and definitely not a $35.
I'm a proud member of Eggshellman's Liar, Shill, and bully club and a new member of the Super Jew Defense League!!!
I am still on the fence - On buying - Have been posting and buying on Bullion Direct as " Buzzdoes" since 2004 . I would like to buy some retirement property - and have been saving for that . But - If Silver goes low enough - Will skip the property and buy the PM .
I believe buying PM is a no brainer - The dollar is toast - Just a matter of time - Real Estate can be taken from you with taxes and the " New World Order " is just around the corner - .
I'm kind of in the same situation, but I'm already retired, so I'm living in my retirement home now. But if the spot price was to drop low enough I would take a bunch of our savings and place it on Silver, but that would only be if it dropped down to maybe $7 an ounce. When your dragging a coffin around with one foot you don't have the luxury of waiting 20 years for Silver to make another significant move while you still need to live the rest of your life in comfort, however long that might be.
If you honestly believe in this New World Order and that it will ultimately confiscate your property one way or another, why would you take the risk of buying any to begin with?
Just look around at all the countries that have new names today and all the countries that have been overthrown one way or another in the past ten years. The EU is a prime example as to why this New World Order will not happen or it will not last. It is made up of a host of countries that were willing to enter into an agreement binding them together, but not completely and they have the option of leaving that organization which is more than likely what we will see happen to many member nations in the very near future. Try adding another 180 nations from around the world under one ultimate power house and see just how far that New World Order will fly. Hopefully nothing like that will ever happen while I'm still alive.
PS it won't take a New World Order to take away your Silver, just a new law making it illegal to own any such contraband with heavy financial and prison time for breaking any such law. Plus they could toss in a reward for turning in anyone know to have such contraband in their possession. So your Silver and Gold are not as safe as you might think, if you believe our government or a New World Order might stoop to any tricks like that. If they were to go after everyone's wealth by confiscating their property one way or another, don't you think they would certainly go after the precious metals as well? Just a thought.
Last edited by valerb; 1st January 2015 at 12:01.
I'm a proud member of Eggshellman's Liar, Shill, and bully club and a new member of the Super Jew Defense League!!!
It's a no win situation - Have to choose the lesser of several evils - keep your cash in the bank - let them devalue it every time they print more - or buy Real Estate - let them take it away thru taxes - or buy PM and let them club you to death looking for it . OR - Move To Canada ( if they will have you ) . When the " new world order " occurs - no place will be safe - Lucky to be old enough - that death will be the best option .
I have no idea what PMs will do but I expect the DOW to tank.
Both are so manipulated - Hard to use common sense on the direction of either .
Next time you talk to " the Main " - tell I said HI .
Would like to buy some PM and a inverse ETF on the Dow . Esp. the Banking Stocks .
Last edited by Boomer; 4th January 2015 at 13:00.
Waitin' on $14 dollar ("The dollar is toast") silver.
Not certain as to the relevance of $14 or a .20c addendum.
Exceptionally so considering what is "just around the corner".
Holdin' cash toast and real estate bubble poppin' dreams.
Silver was right here in the 14's 2009, cash was almighty and would purchase much more food, so...
You must work at a frying pan factory.
Otherwise the cash would burn your hands off, did mine.


text:
Well, I say you're wrong....but being an indexer for the 1940 US Federal Census is a thankless job sometimes. Still, when looking up Walter and Elizabeth Bagovich in the newly indexed 1940 census, I just about fell out of my seat laughing when I saw this:
Siamese, eh? So I'm looking at this going, "Wow, this is either 1) some neat new information, 2) the wrong person, or 3) a transcription error."
So let's take what's behind door number 3 because when I looked at (and zoomed in on) the actual image I could see that under race, the census taker attempted to write in "Lithuanian" instead of the standard letter response (it should have been a "W" in this case). I can understand why the indexer would have had a difficult time making out what was written. It's certainly easier for me knowing a bit about their ancestry.
Sadly, there's nowhere for me to submit a correction for their race. I can actually understand this one. Can you imagine all those crazies trying to insist that the census taker got it wrong because their couldn't possibly be [insert race here] in their ancestry! So since the surname was transcribed as "Bagowick" I could submit a correction with a name variation of "Bagovich" and place in the comments block that the race is also transcribed incorrectly and should be Lithuanian. Although the naughty census taker apparently didn't follow the instructions when filling in that bit!
Another error...Walter and Elizabeth weren't born in Pennsylvania. At least that's family lore (and not yet verified), but previous census records tell me I'm correct (unless they were all wrong!).


text:
Whether you're planning a trip to soak up some well earned sunshine, or whether you're simply the kind of urban hero who enjoys the year round look and airy feel of shorts, we've put together and epic range of shorts and swimshorts to keep you looking on top form. Check out our Denim Shorts, Cargo Shorts, and Chino Shorts for an on trend masterclass in dressing like the superstar you are even when you're dressing things down.
Refine your search…
clear all
You have chosen
Mens Waist Size
Shorts Styleclear
Next Day Delivery
Review Rating
Value Packs
New In
Sort By:
17 Items Found for Shorts
Calvin Klein Garment Dye Chino Shorts
Navy Stretch Chino Shorts
Blue Stretch Chino Shorts
Forest Green Stretch Chino Shorts
Original Penguin P55 Stretch Chino Short
Save £14.00
was £55.00
Stretch Chino Short
Save £2.00
was £18.00
Tommy Hilfiger Brooklyn Short
Stone Stretch Chino Shorts
Dark Grey Stretch Chino Shorts
Black Stretch Chino Shorts
Azure Blue Stretch Chino Shorts
White Stretch Chino Shorts
Black Cuff Trim Chino Shorts
Pink Stretch Chino Shorts
Navy Cuff Trim Chino Shorts
Navy Side Panel Chino Shorts
If you continue, we assume that you consent to receive all cookies on all our websites. You can find out more information about cookies here.


text:
Oct 29, 2019
The Assistant Coach Position will report directly the Club Owner and Head Coach. Applicant should have a strong swimming background (competing at the college level preferred) and strong interpersonal skills with both children and adults. Applicants must be hands-on, detail oriented, and foster a positive attitude within the Club. Must be certified with USA Swimming as a non-athlete coach member, passing required USA Swimming background and coaching tests. Applicants must be able to travel locally (and occasionally regionally) for swim meets. Duties: Primary Coach- Red Team, Secondary Coach- Black Team Provide Swim Lessons for additional compensation The Red Team consists of 3 groups. They are entry level groups and consist of kids ages 4-11. Red 1 is an entry level group with our youngest kids learning the basics of strokes and correct technique. Red 2 is our second group and has kids that know the strokes, have the basic techniques and understand the rules of swimming. They are in the beginning stages of complex sets and are able to read the clocks. Red 3 is our older swimmers that know the strokes, can comprehend and carry out complex yardage sets, read the clocks and are preparing for advanced groups and/or High School Swimming. Additional help with assisting the Head Coach in the advanced groups will be discussed with interview. Hours: Monday: 4:00-6:30 PM Tuesday: 4:00- 6:30 PM Wednesday: 4:00-6:30 PM Thursday: 4:00- 6:30 PM Additional hours will be available if needed/able. Expected to attend Swim Meets as primary Club coach if needed. Expect 6-8 hours per each day of the meet. Expected to attend community events representing team within the Verrado Community positively. These hours will be compensated. All hours underlined are required. Club practice hours are: Monday: 6-7 AM, 4:00-7:30 PM Tuesday: 4:00 -7:30 PM Wednesday: 6-7 AM, 4:00-7:30 PM Thursday: 4:00- 7:30PM Friday: No Practice Saturday: 6:00AM - 9:00AM Compensation: *Determined upon experience and availability* Additional compensation of $30 per hour for swim lessons Travel Expenses (Hotel, Meal Allowance, gas) for out of town meets provided 10 Paid Time Off days per year (non-transferable) Vitras Swim Club typically takes 4 weeks of breaks during the season (2 weeks March/April, 2 weeks early August)
Vitras Swim Club Buckeye, AZ, USA Part time


text:
The product page allows you to discover all the details of the item. You will find information regarding key features, materials, colours and price. You can click to zoom in on the image for a closer look or view multiple images. From this page you can save the product in your Wishlist by clicking on the heart icon, share it with your friends and add it to your Shopping Bag. By clicking on "Find in Store" on the other hand, you can verify which stores near you, or in your preferred area, have availability for your chosen item. Here you will also find all information for contacting or visiting the stores. Keep in mind, quantities are limited and availability changes quickly. As a result, we cannot always guarantee the accuracy of this information. We recommend calling the store to confirm availability. Can stores hold or reserve an item for me if I call and ask them to? Our stores will seek to accommodate as much as possible your request to reserve an item for a reasonable period of time. This may vary according to the availability of the product and the time of year. Please contact the store to confirm.
After you have selected your desired size and/or colour, click on "Add to Shopping Bag". You can decide to proceed directly to checkout, or to continue browsing our site Keep in mind that adding an item to your bag does not mean you have reserved it - someone else may still steal the last available piece, so be quick! Please note that you may purchase a maximum of five identical products in the same size and colour.
If you have any question or need help with your account, you may contact us to assist you.
We will respond to every message within 1 working day. Monday to Saturday, excluding national holidays.
Phone: 855-482-1155
Monday - Friday: 9am - 9pm EST
Saturday: 10am - 9pm EST, excluding national holidays.


text:
A student and instructor of Okinawa Kenpo Karate and Kobudo. Thoughts on Karate, Tai Chi, ACL Reconstruction and the Challenges of Parenting.
Friday, June 3, 2011
Things to Avoid at Black Belt Testing
1. Ocular Migraine: A few hours before formal testing, I got an ocular migraine. I was seeing flashes of lights and stars. I went home to rest for an hour. I honestly did not think I would even be able to drive back to the testing site. Luckily, the migraine subsided and I was able to test. To this day, it was my first and only ocular migraine.
2. Bunkai partner MIA. It was my turn to demonstrate open hand bunkai. My partner and I practiced for weeks. I looked around the room for my bunkai partner and she was no where to be found. She was in the bathroom! I did not want to make the testing board wait so I asked another person to work with me from the crowd. I will always be grateful to my replacement bunkai partner. :)
3. Scheduling surgery. After my daughter was born I was diagnosed with gall stones. Surgery was recommended but there was no hurry. A few weeks later I was told that I would be testing in a few months. I scheduled surgery two days after testing. :)
4. Short preparation time. Keep training and practicing. You never know when you will get testing notice. I have had anywhere from a year to 5 weeks notice.
5. For female readers only...Does black belt testing always coincide at the worst time? Seriously...
The above list is from my personal testing experience. The good news....despite all the unplanned things that happened...I made it through each of my tests.
I am sure you have more suggestions. Please add to the list!
Best of luck to all those preparing for testing! To the students in our dojo preparing for Nidan and Sandan...keep up the good work!
6 comments:
- Noah said...
I'm probably not going to be testing for shodan until next year (or later--I haven't been given a date or anything), but I'm still trying to work on the requirements. I'll have to keep these sort of things in mind when I finally do get my testing date :P
- June 3, 2011 at 1:48 PM
- Charles James said...
It seems a shame that it falls down to practicing to requirements in lieu of just practicing to be a black belt but then that is me and I achieved yu-dan-sha long before this period of time ;-)
Dedicate the time to achieving a solid proficiency in martial arts and the requirements will be there when you need them is my philosophy :-)
- June 3, 2011 at 2:24 PM
- Michele said...
Noah: Thanks for commenting!
Charles James: I agree...with practice the requirements will be there when you need them whether it be for a test or self-protection.
I know my perspective has changed over the years since I tested for Shodan (1996). Initially it was about earning the black belt. Over time...it is simply about the training. It took time to get to that place in my training.
Thank you for commenting!
- June 3, 2011 at 2:55 PM
- SenseiMattKlein said...
Congratulations Michele! As I tell my students, a great martial artist is always ready, and will find a way to improvise past any obstacle to success. Well done.
As for the "women only" part, we can't relate, but can feel for you as many of us have had injuries or other situations that prevented us from performing at our best. It is frustrating when mother nature gets in the way. She does not consider your plans in hers.
- June 3, 2011 at 6:01 PM
- Shodan said...
Nice list Michele! I myself am gearing up for my Shodan grading this year (no date yet set) so things like these are fun to read.
I've seen bunkai groups fall apart before the grading due to various reasons, some have quit the gym, others have plans change and can't make it on that night, others are unreliable training partners. I'm not looking forward to starting that part of my training - I just hope they will take it as seriously as I am - after all - they'll be next on the list so what goes around comes around... :)
- June 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM
- Michele said...
Sensei Klein: Thanks! So true about injuries. I watched one man test for rank in kobudo with a burn on his hand he sustained at work.
1st Kyu: Thanks for visiting! I know what you mean about bunkai groups. Except for the one bunkai partner incident, I have been fortunate. :)
- June 5, 2011 at 11:02 AM


text:
Barrels in a wine cellar
Bunch of grapes
Bridge on the Utiel-Requena wine route
Winery, tasting area
Contact details
Asociación Ruta del Vino Utiel-Requena
Calle Cuesta Carnicerías, 9
Requena, Valencia-València (Region of Valencia)
Tel.:+34 962303772
More info
Come to the region of Utiel-Requena in Valencia and discover the exciting world of wine-making and wine. This wine-growing area is located in the northwest of the province on the boundary with the Castile-La Mancha region, and has been producing exceptional wines for over 2,500 years. Come and discover these lands by touring the Wine Route that runs through it. You'll be amazed at the mountain landscapes where vineyards are interspersed with beautiful natural areas. Discover the rich artistic and historic heritage to be found in the medieval architecture of Requena and Utiel, and enjoy a whole range of possibilities featuring everything from pre-arranged itineraries through to visits which are tailor-made to suit your needs. And of course, you'll be able to discover some very impressive wines.
Wineries on the route.
- >Bodegas Finca Ardal
- >Bodegas Utielanas
- >Bodegas Emilio Clemente
- >Bodegas Coviñas
- >Bodegas Murviedro
- >Bodegas Torroja
- >Bodegas Covilor
- >Bodegas Vegalfaro
- >Bodegas Vereda Real
- >Vera de Estenas Viñedos y Bodegas
What are the wines like?
There are 40,000 hectares of vineyards in the area covered by the Utiel-Requena Designation of Origin. Several varieties of grape are used in the production of its wines, and particularly the Bobal grape, a native variety which is the most common. In fact this is practically the only area in the world where it is grown, and the result is a distinctive wine of first-rate quality and with a clearly defined character and personality. Most of the wines produced in Utiel-Requena are red, with a dark cherry colour and fruity aromas. The rosés are also delicious, as are the whites, which have intense fruity aromas and a yellow colour, with gold and straw tones. Cava, which is becoming more and more important, is another of the star products of this area.
What will I find?
Over 100 vineyards dotted around the region, offering guided wine-tasting sessions with experts where you'll discover the taste of Valencian cava or the colour of the Bobal grape. Excellent local gastronomy featuring typical dishes such as ajoarriero (stewed cod and garlic), casseroled rice and potatoes in sauce. A journey through the history of wine production in this region in places such as the museum of "el Vid y el Vino" (the grapevine and wine museum) in Utiel, housed in a curious round winery. Spectacular landscapes in nature reserves such as the Hoces de Cabriel and Chera. You'll also be able to enjoy adventure and outdoor sports such as kayaking, hiking, cycle touring, horse riding, rafting and climbing. An extensive and outstanding artistic heritage including an abundance of medieval architecture, archaeological sites, underground galleries, walled sites and Mudejar neighbourhoods. Traditional festivities such as the grape harvest festival in Requena. For more information, we recommend you visit the tourist offices in the area.
How to get there
The Utiel-Requena wine route is in the interior of the province of Valencia in eastern Spain. Valencia airport is 70 kilometres from the area. There are also bus and train services with stations in the towns of Utiel, Camporrobles and Requena. The A-3 dual carriageway connects this area with the city of Valencia, 68 kilometres away, and with Madrid in under three hours.
Wine towns
Although the route is named after the two largest towns on the itinerary, it passes through a total of 10 different villages: Camporrobles, Caudete de las Fuentes, Chera, Fuenterrobles, Requena, Siete Aguas, Sinarcas, Utiel, Venta del Moro and Villagordo del Cabriel. All this area, a little over 60 kilometres from the Mediterranean Sea, is in the heart of the Region of Valencia's wine-producing land, and has a multitude of vineyards, restaurants, accommodation options, museums, arts and crafts shops and active tourism companies. A wide range of tourist attractions which includes a historic wine-producing tradition dating from the 7th century B.C.


text:
Carry your love for your four-legged friend wherever you go with the Faithful Friend Quilted Tote Bag, sporting a beautiful montage of the dog breed of your choice against a chocolate brown background, accented with a pastel blue paisley pattern and paw prints. An outside side pocket keeps must-have items at reach and closes with a sculpted breed-specific golden charm. Plus, the 2 FREE cosmetic cases make this tote bag paws-itively perfect!
FREE blue light bulb!
Illuminate the Thrills and Chills of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas!
FREE Deluxe Display Case!
Acquire an Entire Set of Highly-Sought Uncirculated Peace and Morgan Silver Dollars!
FREE storage stand!
Dine in Style with the Inviting Cottage Artwork of Thomas Kinkade!
FREE power pack and speed controller - a $60 value!
Celebrate a Century of Ford Innovations with This Illuminated Train!
FREE CFL Bulb!
Illuminate a Noble Vision of the Old West with Thomas Kinkade Artistry!
FREE prayer card!
Honor The Virgin Mary's Love and Purity - Officially Licensed by the Vatican Observatory!


text:
Read The Forrester Wave™: Data Management Platforms, Q4 2015 to see why Adobe is a Leader in DMP. Download the report ›
Stock your shelves with high-value audiences.
More isn't always better, except when it comes to high-value audiences. Marketers are asked to find more customers, but not just any old customer — ideal customers. To do this, you need to be able to see who your best customers are and know their attributes. But it's hard to turn fragmented data into useful insights that fuel relevant customer experiences.
The more high value, the merrier.
Adobe can help. Adobe Analytics gives you the tools to understand and analyse all your customer data. It collects information and provides insights across mobile, web and other marketing channels. With Analytics, you can intelligently analyse your web and customer data from every channel, giving you a complete picture of how customers interact with your brand. It helps you to identify who you should be targeting and what the most relevant experiences are across all channels.
Formed from analytics. Perfected with integration.
Adobe can help. Adobe Audience Manager brings all your customer data into one, centralised solution. The data management platform (DMP) lets you collect both first- and third-party data, in one place, so you can create unique customer profiles and unified audience segments. You can then target and increase audiences across your preferred channels with relevant experiences, activating audiences with each customer's preferred marketing stack. Audience Manager is flexible, agnostic and scalable.
Lots of customer data. One fully integrated solution.
The competition has never been more intense. To stay ahead, finding your high-value customers — and figuring out how to gain more — is a must. You need to make the audience you have addressable. Adobe Experience Cloud is the only platform that provides a complete, integrated set of solutions, including Analytics and Audience Manager. These solutions help you to create valuable audience profiles and use them in a competitively differentiated way.
Why Adobe.
Organisations need to find and expand high-value audiences to succeed in today's competitive landscape. In the past, companies would cobble together a series of solutions to collect, analyse and respond to customer data. Today, Adobe Experience Cloud unifies all these marketing tools into one integrated solution. It gives you all the tools you need to deliver personalised, relevant and real-time experiences across all established and emerging channels.
Let data drive your experiences.
No matter the industry, data enhances your ability to engage customers. See how various industries benefit from data-driven marketing.


text:
Monday, April 29, 2013
Ok..Now you can blame the bullpen again.
2 comments:
This might end up being a long and torturous season. The good thing about this is I find out who the real Met fans are. If things continue like this the only folks still talking Mets will be the true orange and blue ones.ReplyDelete
It is going to be a rough year my friend. Strap yourself in.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Admission Requirements
First Year Applicants
Applicants who have never attended a college or university, and applicants who are coming to Barry with less than 12 hours of transferable college credits are considered first year applicants. First year applicants are required to complete the following application process:
- Complete the online undergraduate application, or print out and complete the Application for Admission.
- Submit the non-refundable application fee (online application fee waived, $30.00/paper application) made payable by check or money order to Barry University.
- Submit official transcripts from all secondary and post secondary institutions.
- Submit official SAT or ACT scores (applies to students under the age of 21). The Barry University code for SAT I: 5053; ACT: 0718.
- If you have completed a G.E.D., forward the official results of that examination and the official high school transcripts documenting your secondary education.
For a more detailed description of admissions requirements, please contact an Admissions representative at firstname.lastname@example.com.
Transfer Students
You don't have to wait until the fall: Barry University is offering competitive, merit-based scholarships to qualified transfer applicants for the term beginning January 13, 2003.
Schedule a campus visit and see why Barry University is where you belong.
You'll go on a tour of our campus with an admissions ambassador -- a Barry student who can share some of his/her experiences of Barry with you. You'll also have a personal meeting with an admissions and a financial aid counselor. A few hours of your time will bring you a lot of clarity regarding your future. You'll leave knowing about:
- Your Barry scholarship qualification
- Your financial aid package (if your Institutional Student Aid Report is available)
- Your transfer credits (if you bring your transcripts)
E-mail us today at firstname.lastname@example.com or call the 305-899-3113 (toll-free 1-800-695-2279) to schedule you visit. We look forward to seeing you on campus soon!


text:
- Participate in our TEST live stream video call in show!
- Patreon Bonus Episode : The Robbo Report Ep 03 – Robbo's NYC Live Podcast Report
- Steele interviewed on MakingStarWars.net
- Patreon Bonus Episode : Making Steele Wars Ep : 009 – Solo, Rebels & what's when from The Last Jedi trailer?
- Patreon Bonus Episode : Questions You Have Answers I Give – Should Han Solo be recast in future films if Alden Ehrenreich doesn't connect with fans? And much more!
- Steele Wars Ep 147 : LIVE! LA Podfest W/ Gareth Reynolds, Jenny Jaffe & Jason Ward
- Patreon Bonus Episode : Questions You Have Answers I Give – Are Darth Vader's final Rogue One lines a disappointing way to leave the character? & much more!
- WATCH : Porg excitement makes Ash Crossan breaks Steele's couch mid The Last Jedi trailer viewing! Very funny.
- Live Call In Show – Ep 43 : The Last Jedi trailer with Ash Crossan
- The Last Jedi Trailer Council w/ Kyle Newman, Anthony Breznican, Amanda Ward, Chris Taylor, Holly Frey, Shana O'Neil, Steele Saunders & Bobby Roberts
- Steele Wars Ep 146 : LIVE! Aunty Donna's Mark Bonanno & Adam Knox of Filthy Casuals talk doing a gig at Jabba's & much more!
- Steele Wars Ep 145 : LIVE! Joel Zammit & Joel Duscher – The Plumbing The Death Star & Movie Maintence podcasters talk disturbing in-universe technology
- Live Call In Show – Ep 42 : With Charlotte Errity of Skytalkers & your J.J. Abrams calls
- Live Call In Show – Ep 41 : With Dominic Jones of The Star Wars Underworld
- Steele Wars Ep 144 : Amy Ratcliffe – The Star Wars Celebration host reveals how she got her start as a Star Wars journalist and debates Porg consumption
- Live Call In Show – Ep 40 : Eric Strothers and your Force Friday reports!
- Steele Wars Ep 143 : Hawes Burkhardt – The origin story of the co-host of the Blue Harvest & Rogue Won podcasts
- Live Call In Show – Ep 39 : Bryan Young of the Full Of Sith podcast takes on callers Star Wars grievances
Live Call In Show – Ep 50 : 2018 Listener Star Wars Prediction show with Mr Sunday Movies & Emily Lind
SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast player or app of your choice while ensuring the continuing production of the Steele Wars Star Wars podcast. Bonus content shows include Making Steele Wars, Steele Wars Live Movie Commentaries, Live Call In Bonus Show, Patreon Q&A Show, full length insert free versions of all Steele Wars episodes and Gonk & Steele's Trash Compactor (when Gonk isn't so busy). www.patreon.com/SteeleWars
LISTEN LIVE AND PARTICPATE IN THE STEELE WARS CALL IN SHOW STREAMLIVE BlogTalkRadio.com/SteeleWars CALL IN (646) 668-8360 USA SKYPE IN +1 (646) 668-8360 WORLDWIDE
Part of The Planet Broadcasting Podcast Network and The Making Star Wars Podcast Network. For podcast advertising enquires contact Claire on email@example.com.


text:
Wild Will necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 67 diseños de 25 diseñadores freelance.
The Green Inn (http://www.thegreeninn.co.uk)
The Green Inn has been trading for many years as a friendly traditional pub serving traditional ales, beers, wines, spirits and food. Most of the ales available are produced by local independent breweries and they have several awards from Casque Mark and recommendations from the Good Beer Guide. The food they serve is sourced locally from Farmers and local butchers.
Owners Emma & Scott are undergoing a change of direction, that will see the venture get more involved in catering for events and hospitality.
Thank you in advance for your creativity. We will provide feedback and guidance continuously.
The audience consists of the General public and both corporate and private event planners. Target age range will be between 20's to 80's years young.
Design should reflect the values of the following 6 words;
traditional, British, countryside, honest, food, ales
These other words may provide you with extra inspiration;
Beer, Unique, young, food, ale, rustic, quintessesntial, valley, historic, coaching, 17th Century, hearty, nostalgic, catering, events, weddings, location, rural, shooting, fishing, outdoors, walking, estate, hunting, fireplace, garden, oak, warm, welcoming, cosy, spacious, inviting, comfortable, homely. homemade, local, independent, community, pride, service, family, meeting, relaxed, generations.
You have total creative freedom with this logo design, although please make sure the below guidelines are followed.
The logo must be clean, crisp and professional.
Design includes an icon/symbol that can stand alone. But should work with the complete brand name as well.
Logo should not be complicated
Typefaces should be clear and legible
No cut out typefaces
No handwriting typefaces
the logo should sit well on either a light or a dark background
The choice of background colours/theme is up to you
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
Created on June 26, 2013
Public data is a valuable national asset whose value is multiplied when it is made easily accessible to the public. For example, the public release of weather data from government satellites and ground stations generated an entire economic sector that today includes the Weather Channel, commercial agricultural advisory services, and new insurance options. Similarly, the decision by the U.S. Government to make the Global Positioning System (GPS), once reserved for military use, available for civilian and commercial access, gave rise to GPS-powered innovations ranging from aircraft navigation systems to precision farming to location-based apps, contributing tens of billions of dollars in annual value to the American economy.
The Department of Commerce makes available to small businesses economic data that are important for key business decisions such as where to locate, where to manufacture a product and where to sell that product.
For example, AmFor Electronics, a second-generation, family-owned manufacturer in Portland, Oregon, is the market leader in the manufacturing of alternator and starter testers, which are sold to auto parts stores, auto repair shops, and alternator and starter rebuilders. Using Commerce data like that available in the Assess Costs Everywhere tool, AmFor decided to enter the wire harness sector and chose to locate their manufacturing facility domestically rather than overseas because it provides a shorter turnaround times with fewer defects that ultimately leads to a reduction in costs. These successes have translated into new customers and the hiring of 50 employees.
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) provides information on the economic activity of the nation as a whole as well as each state, county, and metro area around the country. They have national and regional information on how much people earn in each geography, which can be used to understand market size and capacity. BEA also offer statistics on how much and of what products the United States sells abroad, how much the U.S. invests abroad and how much foreigners invest in this country. Those are just a few examples of the statistics BEA produces that would help small business people make informed decisions. All of this data and more are accessible via BEA's Interactive Tables system.
Another resource for small and mid-sized firms is BEA's RIMS II product, which is the regional multiplier system used to do economic impact studies. For example, a fish processing company in Bellingham, Washington wants to estimate the industry's contribution to the region to show the industry's importance to the community. Using the RIMS II product, they can estimate how much they contribute and the rest of their industry contributes to the local economy in taxes, jobs, indirect economic activity and other key measures of a city's economic health. Businesses can use the multipliers to study the impacts of a wide range of investment projects, such as the construction of a new hotel or the expansion of an existing factory as well as determine the capacity of a local economy to provide the necessary inputs to a new business.
A brand new statistical product from BEA, Real State Personal Income, just released last week for the first time, will help small and mid-sized firms determine the variations in costs across the nation. These new statistics, based on a prototype regional price parity index, provide information to allow the direct comparisons of the costs of living differences between states, cities, and metropolitan and non- metropolitan areas across the U.S.
The U.S. Census Bureau also provides key data for small businesses. The same statistics that are used to set national economic policy and determine local highway planning also provide an invaluable planning tool for even the smallest businesses. The Census Bureau's American Community Survey is a treasure trove of local information for small business—the only national source of detailed statistics at the neighborhood level, for every neighborhood in America . The survey's rich information on social, economic and housing characteristics helps small businesses evaluate potential market opportunities, choose new store locations and assess the local workforce and customer base.
Through the Census Bureau's Business and Industry page, small businesses can find data by sector such as construction or retail trade. There are also special topics like e-commerce and historical data that can help a small business make a decision about where to invest. This page also has the results of the Economic Census for the entire country down to the local county.
The Census Bureau provides an annual series of subnational economic data by industry through their County Business Patterns. This series includes the number of establishments, employment during the week of March 12, first quarter payroll, and annual payroll. Small businesses use these data to study the economic activity of their communities, analyze economic changes over time, measure the effectiveness of sales and advertising programs, set sales quotas and develop budgets.
Monthly and quarterly economic indicators of the nation's economic health are also available, can be searched and charted over time. Access to timely information is crucial for businesses in making short- and long-term plans.
Businesses that want the most up-to-the-minute economic data should download the "America's Economy" mobile app from the Census Bureau (Android/iOS). It provides smartphone and tablet users with the real-time government statistics that drive business hiring, sales and production decisions and assist economists, researchers, planners and policymakers. The app combines statistics from the Census Bureau, Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The economic indicators track monthly and quarterly trends in industries, such as employment, housing construction, international trade, personal income, retail sales and manufacturing. Businesses that want the key economic indicators delivered right to their inbox can sign up here. Specific data sets will be emailed by signing up with the Census Bureau or BEA.
Originally posted at Commerce.gov
Posted at 9:52 AM


text:
Part 1: Tree sitters have sparked tension in East Texas over Keystone XL
Part 2: When a multibillion-dollar pipeline runs through your backyard
Part 3: TransCanada's massive effort to bring Keystone XL to the Texas Coast.
MOUNT PLEASANT — The teams start rolling out before daybreak, a rumbling cacophony orchestrated under floodlights and black skies.
They fan out, men carrying hardhats walking past trucks on the move, busloads of workers, and trailers carrying four-wheel-drive carts and heavy machinery.
About 700 workers building TransCanada's Keystone XL pipeline in Texas move out from a Mount Pleasant lot every morning in a mobilization fit for a war zone. The size of the effort, for just one segment of Keystone XL, is part of TransCanada's sophisticated, 4,000-person operation to dig through nearly 500 miles of land and install a 36-inch diameter oil pipeline that will bring a surge of crude to Texas refineries. It will connect with the oil hub of Cushing, Okla., and eventually will be one piece of a 1,700-mile pipeline stretching to Alberta.
Although work has been interrupted several times by protesters in East Texas who have locked themselves to equipment, stood in front of moving machinery and climbed into trees in the path of Keystone XL, the Canadian pipeline company has soldiered on.
If TransCanada is able to move forward uninhibited, it will complete in late 2013 the first piece of one of the most significant pipelines in U.S. history. If it is delayed, the company, which says it already may have incurred more than $500,000 in additional costs because of interruptions from protesters, could be on the hook for millions of dollars because of broken commitments to oil shippers.
It is moving full-steam ahead to make sure that doesn't happen, cutting through woods and digging up farmland as crews hustle to assemble and lay pipe that will be able to move 700,000 barrels of crude per day, more than the daily oil production rate in booming North Dakota, the nation's second-largest oil producer behind Texas.
"This is a lot more sophisticated than people think," said TransCanada spokesman Jim Prescott, as he stood in front of crews carrying out a delicate choreography to lower a quarter-mile stretch of Keystone XL into a trench about 10 feet deep.
The process of actually putting pipe into the ground is complicated, involving four moving cranes with rolling cradles that slide down a stretch of assembled pipeline at different angles, easing it into the trench as the steel bends and groans.
"The pipe is remarkably flexible," Prescott said.
The company takes pains to ensure that welds along the pipeline are intact, scanning each one with an X-ray or ultrasound and then testing the line again once it is in place, he said.
Those efforts don't calm environmentalists, who argue that Keystone XL is bound to leak at some point, an event that could release oil into surrounding pastures and water supplies. Activists say, however, that the biggest environmental concern is not just a leak, but a release of the type of oil Keystone XL will eventually carry — crude from Canadian oil sands.
Oil sands crude can be especially damaging, they say, because it has heavy components that can sink in water and cause long-term harm. A 2010 spill of oil sands crude from Alberta into Michigan's Kalamazoo River has become the most expensive on-shore oil spill in U.S. history, resulting in a cleanup that has lasted more than two years and cost more than $800 million.
TransCanada argues that Keystone XL has had to meet dozens of additional standards that will make it the safest pipeline ever built. The company also says that oil sands crude is just as safe as any other heavy crude to move through pipelines.
And with the continent producing more oil from shale and oil sands for which there is plenty of demand, pipelines will be the safest and most environmentally friendly way to move it, Prescott said.
Although TransCanada's work to install the pipeline is not pretty, involving cutting through lush landscapes and sometimes burning foliage that is not marketable for sale, TransCanada's efforts will also involve substantial environmental restoration and its crews have been careful not to disturb sensitive areas, Prescott said.
But before the pipeline can even be put into the ground, several steps in TransCanada's assembly operation have to move smoothly. Once land is cleared, typically in a 100-foot wide space, pieces of 80-foot-long pipe are trucked through small towns and county roads onto the construction zone and lined up for assembly.
Not all stretches of the pipe are straight, however, and engineers pass through to mark portions that have to be shaped on-site. Roaring machines squeeze and bend rigid steel into banana-shaped curves, allowing pipe to snake through land, as it had to do in Winnsboro to move around a tree village constructed by protesters who refused to move out of the pipeline's path.
The line is then welded together, scanned for integrity, touched up and then prepped for lowering into the ground as large yellow excavators dig into the earth, separating layers of soil along the pipe trench.
"It's like taking a layered cake apart and setting each layer aside and then putting that cake back together again," Prescott said of the process, intended to protect delicate topsoil.
In an area where the pipe's path runs through wetlands, workers placed a layer of wood beside the dig area to keep earth pulled out of the trench from mixing with adjacent soil.
Such efforts do little, pipeline opponents say, to make up for the clearing of nature, combined with the result of a pipeline transporting oil sands crude across thousands of miles of land.
Aside from moving the oil, the pipeline will also create a lucrative incentive for more production of oil sands crude, which oil companies acknowledge involves substantial energy, water and emissions, the critics say.
"I don't think anybody's sugar coating it to try to say that this is honey," Prescott said. "It's heavy oil. We get that. But the technology, in terms of producing it, is improving all the time and the technology to refine it is improving all the time as well."
The oil, Prescott said, will be produced and used as fossil fuel anyway.
"The fact of the matter is the oil sands will be developed," he said. "Stopping the Keystone XL pipeline system is not a zero-sum game."


text:
2-Door Conv
MSRP based on 2-Door ConvChange Style
Filter Resultsreset
- 2-Door Conv $51,845
- 2-Door Conv SC $54,990
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 21 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name 2dr Conv
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6-speed close ratio manual transmission w/OD
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 1984
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room (in) - TBD -
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) - TBD -
Passenger Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Front Shoulder Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.8
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 90.5
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.2
Height, Overall (in) 44.0
Length, Overall (in) 149.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.3
Track Width, Front (in) 57.4
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) - TBD -
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 10.6
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 21
Performance Specs
Displacement 1.8L/110
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 133 @ 6800
Fuel System MPFI
Engine Type Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 190 @ 7800
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.17
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.81
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.17
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.53
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.25
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.92
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Manual
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 32.8
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size - TBD -
Front Tire Size P175/50R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/45R17
Spare Wheel Size (in) - TBD -
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Safety Features
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Lotus traction control system -inc: console on/off switch
Daytime running lights
Side guard door beams
Driver & passenger airbags
Front outboard 3-point seatbelts
Tire pressure monitor
Lotus traction control system -inc: console on/off switch
Daytime running lights
Side guard door beams
Driver & passenger airbags
Front outboard 3-point seatbelts
Tire pressure monitor
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 8
Drivetrain Miles/km Unlimited
Drivetrain Years 2
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Looking for other models of the Lotus Elise?Read reviews & get prices
Compare the 2011 Lotus Elise against the competitionCompare All Cars


text:
The Right's War On Early Voting, False Constitutional Arguments Edition
Fox News contributor Bradley Blakeman joins the right-wing media's assault on early voting by misreading the Constitution to fashion an argument that our founding document forbids early voting. In a Newsmax column, he argues that the Constitution requires that all votes be cast on a single day, although it contains no such requirement.
The Constitution provides in Article 2, Section 1 that:
The Congress may determine the Time of chusing [sic] the Electors, and the Day on which they shall give their Votes; which Day shall be the same throughout the United States.
Under the Electoral College system established by the Constitution, voters choose electors, who elect the president. Thus, the Constitution sets out three -- and only three -- rules regarding the timing of voting in presidential elections. One, Congress determines when voters choose electors. Two, Congress determines "the day" on which electors cast their votes for president. And three, the day electors cast their votes "shall be the same throughout the United States."
Blakeman, a former Bush administration official, misreads these three rules as an argument that early voting is unconstitutional because "[o]ur Founding Fathers specifically set forth 'a national Election Day' -- not days." He also writes that:
I believe the Founding Fathers set forth one day for voting because they knew that in order to best execute a fair election and in order for Americans to understand and appreciate their right to vote that voting should involve some level of "sacrifice" of time and effort.
The Constitution is clear. Congress is given the responsibility to set a single day for a national election -- not days. States have no right to subvert the clear directive and intent of the U.S. Constitution when it comes to national voting.
This argument is simply wrong. The Constitution says nothing about "a national election day" or "a single day for national elections." The Founders never "set forth one day for voting." They did provide in the Constitution that presidential electors cast their votes on the same day, but the Constitution clearly distinguishes that process from voters going to the polls.
Blakeman may simply be confused about what the Constitution actually says, because he writes that the relevant provision of the document is "Article 2, Section 1: Clause 4: Election Day" . In fact, the phrase "Election Day" does not appear in the original text of the Constitution. Of course, subheadings added later by editors of various published editions of the Constitution do not alter the document's meaning or have the force of law.
Blakeman is correct that in 1845 Congress passed legislation establishing a single date for voters to choose electors. But early voting and absentee voting, in which voters in many states cast ballots over a period of days or weeks, do not prevent ballots from being counted, and electors chosen, on a single day. And in any case, arguments about the law establishing a national election day are irrelevant to Blakeman's misreading of the Constitution.


text:
Meninno necesitaba un nuevo diseño de logotipo y lanzó un concurso de diseño en 99designs.
Un ganador ha sido elegido entre 189 diseños de 41 diseñadores freelance.
Meninno Construction
We are a construction company that specializes in land clearing and excavation. We do a lot of water and sewer work throughout the North Shore. We are the contractors for large projects such as YMCA'S, Golf Course Club House Reconstruction, Endicott College New Dorms, Heritage Woods Condo's and a lot of New Road Construction. We deal a lot with projects involving blasting and then harvesting the rock for sale. We have over 50 large pieces of equipment including Excavators, Bull Dozers. Bob Cats, Dump Trucks, Loaders, Rock Crushers and Steam Rollers. We are a family run construction company with a large clientele and great employees. Due to our hard work and dedication we have been able to survive through these tough economical times. A fresh logo is the next step we need to take towards being successful.
We are attracting more of a commercial audience but we also do work with some residential properties. We are trying to stay within the same realm that we have been in we are just trying to bring our company into the 21st century. We realize that everyone has a website now and we won't to base our website off our logo. Our audience is asking for our expertise in the field of excavation. They use us for our large equipment and knowledge in the field. We would like our logo to represent the line of work we are in to a T.
We are looking for a logo that represnets our Company - Meninno Construction
We would love to have a piece of equipment within the logo if not very related to the construction field.
1. NO CARTOONS - we do not want cartoons to make it look childlike
2. We have have a writing that is printed on the side of all our trucks and equipment that says Meninno, I will upload a picture of the writing. The color and style of the writing can be based off of generally what we are looking for.
The colors are red yellow and black
3. we are looking for something that we can put on top of all our letter heads, business cards and design our web site around.
I attached some equipment that might be used in the logo also the pictures of our company writing on jackets and trucks now
Descubre cómo funciona un concurso de diseño u obtén más información sobre nuestros servicios de diseño de logo.


text:
By Merope Pavlides Sep 30, 2011 0
The Not-So-Empty Nest
My husband and I have very recently become empty nesters. Both of our sons have moved out. But we've barely had time to do a happy dance before friends announce, "Oh, they'll be back. Finding a job right out of college is so hard, they'll move home."
Gulp. I look around and our friends seem to be right. With increasing frequency, college grads are moving home for financial reasons. Last May, the John J. Heldrich Center for Workforce Development at Rutgers University released a study entitled, "Unfulfilled Expectations: Recent College Graduates Struggle in Troubled Economy." The study reports that of the 571 students surveyed, only 53% held full-time jobs. And these are neurotypical young adults, with four-year degrees.
What the survey also indicates is that many of these grads are underemployed. That is, they're waiting tables, stocking shelves, and ringing cash registers. Those that did land a job in their chosen field saw median salaries drop by several thousand dollars from just a few years ago.
So the question becomes: If this is what neurotypical college grads are experiencing, what does this say about employability of young adults on the autism spectrum? Why would an employer want to hire someone with autism when he's got a stack of resumes from neurotypical college grads on his desk and only one job to fill?
As a community, we can provide that employer with some answers. We know that each individual with autism has her own skills and talents to share, just like anyone else. Some folks with autism even have highly developed skills, thanks to the specifics of how their brains function. But we also need to address the very real issues that keep adults on the spectrum from finding and maintaining work. Some adults with autism will find success in competitive employment, but we need to provide them with real-world training to do so. Others will never manage a competitive employment situation. Jobs will need to be created that are specifically suited to their talents and help them manage their challenges.
With one in 110 children diagnosed on the autism spectrum, we are a large community of families and friends. We are also a large community of consumers. We need to start harnessing our power as consumers to encourage employers to develop opportunities for adults with autism. We need to shop at stores that hire adults with autism, even if it means a longer drive or a few pennies more in price. Walgreens, for example, has been at the forefront of hiring adults with autism. We need to applaud these employers in our hometowns, and in our Chambers of Commerce. We need to get the word out when we find a business that makes an effort to develop a working model of employment for adults with ASD. Government incentives to hire people with disabilities exist, but are limited. We need to help create community and revenue incentives.
Some adults with autism will find that even customized jobs can't be managed. Health issues (including mental health), transportation issues, or sensory issues may be too overwhelming. So we need to get creative about entrepreneurship opportunities. The good news is that we live in an age in which it is possible to work from home and reach people across the globe. As communities, we need to think about how to develop opportunities specifically designed to help adults with autism make use of and maximizes their talents, without dwelling on their challenges.
If you know of an employer, big or small, that has demonstrated a commitment to hiring and working with adults with autism, give them a shout-out on our Facebook page. Then let's drive consumer dollars to the doorsteps of those companies willing to help adults on the spectrum feather their own nests.


text:
Makola, Nkatoko Freddy, Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University, South Africa
Vol 60, No 5 (2018): September/October - Review Articles
Managing athlete's foot
Abstract PDF
AOSIS Waiver of COVID-19 Article Processing Charges (APCs). Read more at...
AOSIS is pleased to announce that the South African Family Practice, a research journal of the South African Academy of Family Physicians, has joined our collection of open access journals.
The South African Family Practice journal has moved to AOSIS as the new publisher in 2020. Please direct all previous article submission enquiries to Robyn Marais at email@example.com. Visit the previous publisher website by clicking here.
Get specific, domain-collection newsletters detailing the latest CPD courses, scholarly research and call-for-papers in your field.Subscribe
South African Family Practice | ISSN: 2078-6190 (PRINT) | ISSN: 2078-6204 (ONLINE)


text:
Vevey, Switzerland, November 2012. - At a Nestlé Nutrition Institute satellite symposium held at the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society (EUGMS) congress, in Brussels on 27 September 2012, leading experts examined the evidence showing the synergistic relationship between resistance exercise and supplemental nutrition in the elderly. In particular, speakers explored the impact that this combined approach can have in supporting muscle strength and physical function to mitigate of age-related sarcopenia.
Professor Stuart Phillips, Ph.D, Department of Kinesiology, McMaster University, Canada, began by highlighting the issue of sarcopenia, from a human and health economic perspective. The summation of Tseng and Booth (1995) continues to inspire research into prevention and therapeutic options:' Sarcopenia is a progressive neuromuscular syndrome that will lower the quality of life in the elderly by: decreasing the ability to lift loads, progressing to difficulty arising from a chair; and decreasing endurance, leading to an inability to perform the activities of daily living, which increases health care costs'.
"Older people require higher intakes of protein to stimulate a rise in muscle protein synthesis after exercise, which can improve skeletal muscle function", explained Professor Phillips. The amount of protein consumed is important to achieve an anabolic response. Recent studies have shown that 20g of protein stimulates maximal muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise in young men1, while older men require 40g of protein2. Professor Phillips added, "Even in frail older persons, it has now been shown that protein supplementation can improve skeletal muscle function when no physical resistance exercise is being taken".
The type of protein required to achieve optimal muscle protein synthesis is also very important. The latest research also now demonstrates that the whey protein naturally found in milk is superior to that of soy or casein in promoting an anabolic response. He added, "Whey protein is rapidly digested and has a high leucine content, a dietary amino-acid that is key for triggering muscle protein synthesis. Older people can counter sarcopenia and get stronger by undertaking resistance exercise, such as weightlifting, in conjunction with whey protein supplementation".
Amongst a large body of research into appropriate exercise options for the elderly, Professor Landi drew attention to the clinical trial design of the recent University of Florida LIFE study5. This study showed the value of warm-up/cool down, endurance exercises, flexibility exercises and resistance training being included as components of the exercise prescribed, as long as participants had been screened for potential risks.
Progressing the argument, he commented, "In healthy older adults, the beneficial physiological effects of specific physical activity programmes have been finally demonstrated. Regular exercise increases aerobic capacity, muscle strength and endurance, since it emphasizes aerobic conditioning and/or strength training."
However, on a cautionary note and supporting the calls for additional research, he added, "Despite these findings, it remains unclear whether the positive effects of physical activity interventions can be sustained for an adequate duration of time and maintained at sufficient intensity to prevent incident disabilities. It also is important to underline that the response of muscle cells to specific and different exercises is also under the control of specific genes and nutritional factors. Thus, genetic background and nutrition should not be overlooked when analyzing the impact of physical activity on frailty."
Research on understanding and promoting physical activity is at an early stage. A therapeutic approach to the loss of skeletal muscle mass and strength in older persons depends on the correct classification. The term sarcopenia should be reserved for age-related decline in muscle mass that is not attributable to the presence of pro-inflammatory cytokines. David Thomas, Professor of Internal Medicine, St Louis University Hospital, USA who chaired the symposium summarized, " Advances in the understanding of sarcopenia suggests that resistance exercise training and nutritional supplementation can improve both muscle strength and muscle mass".
For more information, please consult www.nestlenutrition-institute.org


text:
Verona Built-in ovens are perfect for kitchens where space is at a premium or for the serious chefs who want additional cooking capacity. Every unit perfectly combines old-world Italian technology with modern advantages, such as convection fans and high-power broiling, for the ultimate in cooking performance.
(Click on images below for more information on each oven.)


text:
idealancer precisava de um novo design de logo e criou um concurso na 99designs.
Um vencedor foi selecionado entre 75 designs enviados por 39 designers freelancers.
Contest for a logo for crowdSPRING, a new company involved in the creative process. We help to generate ideas and visual concepts. We love the idea of networks or groups of people contributing to a solution, idea, process, or project. Logo should not be too "cartoony" or too "technical". We like Web 2.0 styles. Nov. 30, 2006 Update: please see our general comments below.
Desired Color Scheme:
Open to suggestions. Just donÂ't use too many colors.
Desired Style:
The logo should not feel either too "cartoony" or too "technical." We want to convey friendly, open, creative, fresh, and people oriented, and simple – not busy. We want the logo to be contemporary (i.e. Web 2.0 style) and professional.
Accepted File Formats:
Vector or AI, PSD, and EPS (winner to send original layered files and fonts), should include hi-res for printing
crowdSPRING is a new company involved in the creative process (website not yet up). We help to generate ideas and visual concepts. We love the idea of networks or groups of people contributing to a solution, idea, process, or project.
Please submit only original work.
We are open minded about this logo. We have been extremely impressed by the quality of the designers on this site and even more impressed by the creativity of the designers. We look forward to seeing that creative process in action.
We like all three common meanings of the word spring: i.e. the source of a river or stream, the season, or a mechanical device that goes boing.
The logo must include the name crowdSPRING (while we will have a website, we do not want the ".com" in the logo). We like the lower and uppercase letters as typed here, but we are open to suggestions on better ways to write our name.
Winning logo will be used on our website and in print.
The winning designer will need to sign a simple work-for-hire agreement (that we will provide by email) transferring all rights to the logo to us upon full payment to the designer.
Good luck to all! We look forward to seeing your entries.
UPDATE: Please see our general comments, particularly those from November 28 and 30 to get more specific feedback on what we found we like so far.
Saiba como um concurso de design funciona ou leia mais sobre nossos serviços de design de logo.


text:
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 8:00 PM
18 and over
The historic Milton Theatre is a uniquely diverse venue where you will find the best local, regional, national, and international talent. Free municipal and on-street parking are available. Full bar and light food options available. This facility is fully accessible.
Event has ended.


text:
SSCS Designs and Manufactures its Frond Scour Control Systems for all types of Subsea and Underwater Installations.
The SSCS Frond Systems are used globally for applications including Offshore Wind turbine foundations, cables and other structures; subsea pipelines, platform legs and umbillicals for the offshore Oil & Gas sector; Inshore Civil sector requirements; Environmental projects; and for the protection of Archaeological sites.
The SSCS Frond Mats are made in-house and can be manufactured to any shape and size and to suit various deployment methods, including removing the need for diver or ROV intervention during installation.
SSCS is able to provide advice and solutions designed for specific projects related to existing and planned installations, and use of our 'self-maintaining' Frond Mats eliminates the requirements for ongoing maintenance programmes and procedures.
SSCS Lifting Inspects, Tests and Certifies Lifting Equipment as well as Manufacturing, Servicing, and Supplying all types of Lifting Equipment.
Our Clients enjoy the benefits that Quality Products coupled with a First Class Service at competitive prices can bring.
As full members of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) we work to the LEEA Procedures and to BS EN ISO 9001 (assessed by LRQA).
Seabed Scour Control Systems Ltd is an active member of the Tidal Defences Business Partnership launched in February 2015 to represent the local business community working with the public sector to raise awareness and support for a crucial multi-million-pound tidal defences scheme in Great Yarmouth.
The partnership is actively helping partners, including potential funders and other businesses, to understand the significance of effective tidal defences to the regional and local economies, and the vast future business growth potential the scheme underpins.
The initial part of the £28m first phase is now complete, with work continuing on this fully-funded first phase. The second part of the first phase started in May and is making great progress on site ready for anchoring of the existing river wall and new sheet pile installation.
Please do not hesitate to contact our Sales Manager, Adam Tucker, for more information, and keep up to date with future progress by visiting our News and Gallery pages, and by visiting the group website at http://www.great-yarmouth.gov.uk/business/tidal-defences .


text:
The new face of a Chinese clothing brand has the teeny-tiny physique every model hopes for, an arsenal of sassy, hand-on-hip poses and an undeniable talent for modeling teen girls' clothing. The only catch: he's a 72-year-old Chinese grandfather.
Liu Xianping is the reason why Yuekou, an online boutique on Tmall, one of China's top retailers, is suddenly attracting thousands of shoppers from around the world. He's the grandfather of one "Ms. Lu," one of five recent college grads who started the e-retail website in May. The site shills an assortment of tweeny, vaguely Blair Waldorfy dresses, sweaters and coats. According to Ms. Lu, Xianping's modeling career took off after watching his granddaughter unpack a new shipment of clothing and voicing a few fashion opinions of his own. "He picked up one piece and tried to give some advice on how to mix and match. We thought it was fun so we started shooting," Lu told China Newsweek.
Then came the incredible photoshoots, with Xianping posing in an array of outfits for teen girls. With all the prim confidence of an Upper East Side princess, Xianping rocks a variety of furry pink scarves, white-rimmed aviators, wigs and red knee-high socks with an incredible amount of sass—which has reportedly quintupled sales for the website.
For his part, Xianping is unperturbed by the commotion surrounding his modeling debut. "Why unacceptable (for someone like me to wear women's clothes)?" he asked. "Modeling for the store is helping my granddaughter and I have nothing to lose. I'm very old and all I care about is to be happy."