text:
Ken Burch wrote:
People who say they want a "left-federalist" option do have to confront this reality, though:
There is actually such a party in Quebec...Le Parti Verte du Quebec.
If there is a huge potential support base for a left-federalist party, why is it that THAT party(which now describes itself as "ecosocialist", has been totally unable to gain any significant level of support at all?
Hi Ken!
The Parti Vert (not "Verte") is not federalist. To its credit, it takes no position on the independence of Québec. It welcomes both "federalists" and "sovereignists" to join. In the event of a referendum, it states that elected members (if any), candidates, and members will be free to vote according to their conscience.
I like that position. But calling it "federalist" is false.
Let me know if you need a reference.
Thank you for the information(I'll correct the spelling in my post). Perhaps that might be a way forward for QS...to take a neutral stance on the constitutional situation in the same way as Les Verts do.
Not sure why some people here are so obsessed treating sovereigntism as if it is something evil. It's simply a political orientation some people have in Quebec. No good would come of forcing anyone to renounce it or insisting on formally destroying it.


text:
Hotel accommodation
Number of results: 4
Order byAlphabetical order The most visited
Hotel accommodationAqua Natura Madeira Hotel
Telephone: +351 291 640 100
Fax: +351 291 853 443
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Website: http://www.aquanaturamadeira.com
Hotel accommodationHotel Lis Batalha Mestre Afonso DominguesThis 4 stars hotel has a unique location, the centre of the historical town of Batalha. Its recent renovation of the rooms and public areas, associated to the serenity of the nearby monastery and of exquisite flavours of its restaurant will offer a (...)
Telephone: +351 244 765 260
Fax: +351 244 765 247
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.hotellisbatalha.pt
Hotel accommodationMyriad by SANA HotelsThe city's most beautiful sunsetMaximum comfort and bold architecture.With a unique location in the city of Lisbon, overlooking the Tagus River, the Myriad by SANA Hotels is an innovative and a one of a kind hotel.176 rooms and 10 suites, with (...)
Telephone: (+351) 211 107 600
Fax: (+351) 211 107 601
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.myriad.pt/
Hotel accommodationSanta Cruz Village HotelSanta Cruz Village Hotel is located 1.5km from Madeira International Airport. It offers the most modern facilities such as Air Conditioning / Heating, Wi-Fi in the rooms, Gym, Swimming Pool, Solarium, Shuttle to Funchal and Airport.Being a typical (...)
Telephone: +351 291 520 000
Fax: +351 291 520 001
E-mail: email@example.com
Website: http://www.santacruzvillagehotel.com

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Real Salt Lake forward Olmes Garcia is up for MLS Goal of the Week!
Garcia is nominated for his gorgeous 20-yard curler from the left side into the top right corner in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Vancouver. The goal was the 20-year-old Colombian's first since signing with RSL in February.
Garcia is up against Montreal forward Marco Di Vaio, Columbus forward Dominic Oduro, Houston forward Will Bruin and Portland midfielder Will Johnson.
Voting is open until 12:59 a.m. MT on Friday - Click here to vote for Olmes!


text:
One of the most interesting and unusual pieces of the Symphony's 2010-2011 season is Mozart's "Haffner" Serenade coming up March 18 & 19. The work was premiered when Mozart was 21 years old. It has an unusual format, as it is both a violin concerto and a symphonic work. Here is a video of Heifetz playing one of the three violin solo movements:
Here is an excerpt from the Symphony's program notes explaining its origin:
During Mozart's childhood and young adult years in Salzburg, not all citizens had been as oblivious to his talents as the Archbishop. Sigmund Haffner, the son of the Salzburg mayor, had long appreciated Wolfgang's talents. The two men were the same age, played as boyhood friends, and felt a fraternal link as such. Although it was unusual for families of different social classes to be close friends, the Mozarts and Haffners had a special affinity for one another. In 1776, when Haffner's sister, Marie Elisabeth, announced her engagement to marry a local shipping agent, Franz Xaver Späth, Sigmund asked Wolfgang to supply music for a wedding eve party. Mozart composed eight short movements, most likely so they could be interspersed with the other activities at the event. This music is known today as the "Haffner" Serenade.
Mozart's "Haffner" Serenade reflects its festive origin and the wealth of the Haffner family in its instrumentation. For a serenade, it uses a very large orchestra, including both flutes and oboes. Inclusion of trumpets was usually reserved for major Church holidays, but a pair of them are included here. No expense was spared.
The work begins with a stately introduction that likely accompanied the entrance of the musicians. This movement continues with a high-spirited and lively Allegro molto that provides an energetic and festive beginning to the party.
Mozart's second, third, and fourth movements constitute a short violin concerto in all but name.
Never forgetting Mozart's efforts, the Haffners would later commission him in December of 1781 to provide music for a family function the following July – the elevation of Sigmund to the ranks of the nobility, therefore becoming Sigmund von Imbachhausen. The result was the Haffner Symphony, in which some parts of the serenade were reused. ©2010 Orpheus Music Prose & Craig Doolin
San Antonio Symphony
March 18 & 19, 2011
Majestic Theatre
Dmitry Sitkovetsky, conductor & violin
Mozart Serenade No. 7, "Haffner"
Strauss Prelude to Capriccio
Bizet Symphony No. 1 in C major
The Symphony plays its Classics concerts on both Friday and Saturday nights at the Majestic Theatre. But on this particular Saturday (March 19 at the Lila Cockrell Theater) there is also a recital by Itzhak Perlman. Why not attend the Symphony on Friday and hear Sitkovetsky in this unusual solo vehicle by Mozart and then enjoy Perlman on Saturday? What a weekend for violin fans!
Jack Fishman
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
For more blogs by Jack Fishman visit: www.sasymphony.org/blog


text:
I have left this house in DISARRAY since I took down the Christmas decorations because I've just been at a loss as to what to do. I've had no real motivation to sit down and figure it out since I was still (and AM still) working on Christmas gifts!
Another issue is my husbands
I take it stride.
And I decorate when he's working out of town.
And has no choice but to accept it when he gets back cause he's too tired to fight :)
Enter this weekend. I saw the CUTEST tutorial by Craftaholics Anonymous (LOVE the name!) on FB because Tatertots and Jello has just the CUTEST posts and the spam my wall CONSTANTLY with all the CUTENESS and I was powerless against it. It's for a super cute Valentine's Decoration but I adapted it to my current color scheme/winter theme. I keep seeing the poms poms and they looks SO cute and you make them out of OLD T-SHIRTS! How AWESOME is that?! I LOVE repurposing!
I decided to do a wintery theme around the downstairs partially because I LOVE these colors together, they flow nicely into my beachy theme that follows, I have tons of snowy photos to put up, and it was the most doable and least off the wall suggestion by the hubs.
I'm ALL about cooperation.
So while he was gone away at work this weekend, and unable to ask me 50eleven times what exactly it was supposed to be or why I wanted to hang cat toys in our house, I made 3! AND I covered a wreath form!
I think it came together LOVELY! For the wreath, all I did was cut up a brown t-shirt into 1.5"x6.5" strips and tied them in double knots ... SUPER EASY!
To be honest I wasn't loving the pom at first. I just didn't know what to do with it or where to put it. I made the white one first and just hung it from a nail all by itself. I knew it needed something but I needed to walk past it and contemplate it for a few hours first.
Eventually I decided it definitely needed to be a set of 3 in varied colors that went with the decor and it needed a wreath to hang from. I'm still thinking it needs something INSIDE the wreath but it will take a few more hours of walking past it to come up with something I'm sure.
I'm actually really loving the way the whole scheme is coming together in the house and if more than just this table was clean, I would take pictures and show you lol. Maybe tomorrow ;-)
Now there are some things I did a little differently than the tutorial and there are some additional tips you might find helpful:
- Read it again. But for real this time.
- She has WAY better directions than I could write!
- Keep it close so you can reference it during the procedure.
- I used 2 thin material shirts and a thick (my hubs) and the thick material came out more to my liking. It's the white one.
- I cut my material about 3/4" wide.
- When I cut the shirt off at the arm pits, I cut down one side but kept it folded when I cut the strips. That way the strips were longer and required less breaks.
- I pulled too tight when I did the dark blue one and I didn't like the way the thin material reacted to that. When you cut it and it springs back, it made the ball smaller than I wanted.
- With the light blue one (same material) I didn't pull at all and I like that size better.
- When you are winding around and layering, if your material gets twisted or folds over at the top, it tends to stay that way after you cut it, making a C shape. I liked that look! I would have done them all that way if I would have noticed that sooner.
- Read the directions about starting a new strip carefully. I didn't read them right and had a LOT of little pieces fall off when I cut it.
- If your scissors suck, get your advil ready. When you're done, you will have early stage carpel tunnel.
- I didn't do the "hair cut" part but wished I would have. After I fluffed it it was uneven ALL over and looked like the time my oldest cut her hair ... when she was 3.
- Thankfully, trimming the ball to evenness was much easier than my 3 year old's hair.
Happy Monday and get to crafting!!!


text:
New program drives transformation
The company is supporting Les Compagnons to train apprentices in the skills necessary to rebuild Notre-Dame
Largest number of banks to join live application of blockchain technology
AdvancingCities, a first-of-its-kind corporate effort, will create a new investment fund to finance critical projects, help more people benefit from economic growth and leverage outside capital to invest a total of $1.5 billion in cities
Shanghai Oriental Sports Centre will play host to the 8th annual 5.6km run Company registration is now open.
Copyright © 2020 JPMorgan Chase & Co. All rights reserved.
Please Select Your Country/Region/Location


text:
Welcome to Better Know An Umpire, an effort to educate ourselves on the human elements who have ultimate decision-making power over some 2,500 Major League Baseball games a year. (All cumulative statistics are through the 2011 season, unless otherwise stated.)
Name: Doug Eddings
Uniform number: 88
Age: 43
Height/weight: 6 feet, 200 pounds
First year as MLB umpire: 1998
Total MLB games worked through 2011: 1,708 (home plate: 435)
Previous experience: Arizona League, Florida State League, Eastern League, Texas League, International League, Pacific Coast League, Dominican League, Venezuelan League
Career ejections: 61
No-hitters called: None
Over/under record (1999-2011): 138-205
Hated in: Anaheim
Notable alleged blown calls: Angels-White Sox, October 12, 2005 (Game 2, ALCS);
Claim to fame: Called Cal Ripken Jr.'s final Major League game on October 6, 2001.
Scouting report from Major League Umpires' Performance, 2007-2010, by Andy Goldblatt:
Do you think walks are annoying? Then Doug Eddings should be your favorite umpire. ... [He] has the biggest strike zone of any major league umpire. ... Eddings has a fast thumb. His 3.8 percent career ejection rate is well above the major league average of 2.2 percent.
Scouting report from DougEddingsIsADouche.blogspot.com:
He simply doesn't want to officiate the game, he wants to be the game. It's my opinion that he watched Naked Gun too much as a kid. It inspired him that the fat man with the pad could really save the Queen from a gun-toting Reggie Jackson and change the course of a game.
In politics thats called activist judges. The games should be decided by the players on the field, with guidance from those officiating. It shouldn't come down to rest on the shoulders of a douche bag.
Average K/9 (2011): 15.2
Average BB/9 (2011): 5.8
Sample PITCHf/x strike zone: September 4, 2010. Atlanta's Chipper Jones, though injured and out for the year, was ejected from the dugout for complaining about Eddings' strike zone.
True fact: Is the owner of Ump 88 Irish Grill in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Here's a recent Yelp review:
Not really an Irish Pub, and not really any good food, or fresh food. Go for a beer, I wouldn't eat here. Tried it twice and both times the food was frozen warmed up, or just plain cheap put together slop. Don't waste your time or money. Sorry.
On umpiring:
I've had people in America threaten to kick my butt. But in the Dominican, I ejected this one player in four straight games. This was in 1994. So, after the game, we're at a taco stand, and the player I'd ejected drove up in a car with some buddies. Then, he pulled up a shirt and had a pistol in his belt. But nothing ever came of it. I've never been scared or intimidated on the field. And I didn't pick this job to be well-liked or popular.
Strike 3 call:
To check out other installments of Better Know An Umpire, click here.


text:
In re-signing the club's top scorer in 2013, it seems that the Columbus Crew have beaten out a number of teams for the signature of Dominic Oduro.
"Obviously he had interest from abroad," Crew head coach and technical director Gregg Berhalter told MLSsoccer.com over the phone Monday. "We know there were a number of teams after him. A number of teams in MLS expressed interest as well. It was a priority of ours to re-sign him, so we're happy we got that deal done."
Berhalter said that interest for the Ghanaian "abroad" came from a wide range of locations.
"I'm pretty sure there was interest from Scandanavia, from Greece, and I'm pretty sure there was interest from some of the Arabic countries," Berhalter said. "Supposedly there were legitimate offers out there for him."
Oduro found goal 13 times last season, yet was among the lowest-paid top scorers in MLS. And while he mentioned needing some "icing" in his next contract, Berhalter said Oduro and the Crew weren't too far apart in their negotiations.
"There was some work to do, but I think that [Oduro], first and foremost, wanted to be in Columbus," Berhalter said. "I had a good feeling about that. He loves the support he gets from the people here and loves being a part of this community. So that helped a lot."
The Crew are the fifth MLS team Oduro has been a part of in his career, and Berhalter said that he thought finding some continuity and a bit of longevity helped to make the deal for Oduro in Columbus.
"He expressed his commitment to the team and to the organization," Berhalter said. "He wants to be part of us trying to build a successful team."
After Oduro featured on the wing and at forward at times for Columbus in 2013, Berhalter says he still hasn't settled on a position for the speedster in 2014, but noted that the Ghanaian's versatility was an important factor in bringing him back.
- Get more Columbus Crew news at TheCrew.com
"He knows that we're going to look at him in both of those positions," Berhalter said. "The beauty of Dom is that he can score from both of them. If his numbers varied widely from one position to another, we'd lean more toward the position where he's more effective, but he's effective at both positions."
According to the Crew, Oduro is home in Ghana, and will not be available for comment for a few weeks.
After re-signing defender Josh Williams in November, only goalkeeper Andy Gruenebaum remains out of contract for Columbus. Berhalter would not comment on the status of the team's negotiations with Gruenebaum or other players whose contract options were declined, but said that there should be an update "in the next few days."


text:
Tempe, Arizona, United States
- Overview
- Team
- Activities
- Documents
OrangeSlyce is the easy, affordable way to hire recommended students for graphic design projects. We are the only marketplace dedicated to connecting talented students from across the nation with small businesses who need design projects completed. The internet is saturated with lackluster "experts" who see each project as just another paycheck. Logos and letterheads, business cards and banner ads, websites and Wordpress; find real value in each project with invested, passionate designers on www.orangeslyce.com.
OrangeSlyce's unique matching algorithm gives it the edge over competitors. A small business using a job board (like Monster or Craig's List) has to leave the posting up for at least two weeks to gather applicants. The business then has to spend another week sifting through applications just to find the applicants that are truly qualified for the position. On OrangeSlyce, an employer is automatically matched with the five-most qualified students (based on the criteria established by his job posting) saving the business several weeks worth of valuable time.
This algorithm is especially valuable to small businesses that lack experienced HR departments and can have difficulty distinguishing between a qualified applicant and an unqualified applicant. Our algorithm cuts the guessing-game out of the process and lets the business get straight to work.


text:
Hello everyone,
Welcome to the LPV forum! We established this forum after a strategy meeting at AAVSO HQ between Arne Henden, Mike Simonsen, Elizabeth Waagen, and myself. It is intended to be a venue for discussion of all things related to LPV stars, both LPV observing and LPV research of interest to the AAVSO community. We want this forum to be a place where people can ask questions about LPV stars, discuss strategies for observing them, and share ideas on how the AAVSO and its observer community can contribute to the wider community of LPV researchers.
Here we define LPVs broadly to include stars of the Mira ("M"), semiregular ("SR"), and long-period ("L") classes. In general, we're interested in giant stars -- either asymptotic giant branch (AGB) stars or supergiants -- that pulsate with periods of hundreds of days. Any questions related to LPVs are fair game; we hope that all observers -- visual and instrumental -- will participate in the discussion. Both observer communities have a lot to contribute to LPV research, and there's a lot of observational and theoretical work left to do on these stars.
The AAVSO has made enormous contributions to the observational study of LPVs over the past century, and we hope this continues! Please join us in studying the LPVs, and share your ideas, interests, and questions with the community. We hope you contribute your observations as well!
Clear skies,


text:
Indead the last laugh in this story likely belongs to the Sony Corporation, who get to pawn-off their two year old and soon to be end-of-line cameras to Hasselblad and its unsuspecting customers, without taking any heat themselves.
From a purely commercial point of view and done correctly this could be considered as one of a number of viable solutions to turning around the losses which the business has been making for some time.
Perhaps I'm blinded by the obvious, but for the life of me I can't find the article that inspired this thread!Anyone like to tell me where it hides?Thanks -Rob C
I also enjoyed the little side-swipe at the Anton Bruckner Leica his music is rather like the camera, and I've heard him described as a composer 'only his mother could love.'
It's clear the trip to the opto didn't do you any good
All I know is that I had a mouthful of coffee at the moment I saw the words "Objet D'ork," and I laughed so hard that it sprayed all over my keyboard.


text:
Using this website you can look-up, create and manage Internet domain names within the '.FJ' ccTLD. The navigation bar at the top of each page includes the following:
Register a domain
To start the registration process, enter the name of your domain in the form above and click on the Search button.
The privacy of our users is of utmost importance to us.
For this reason, you will be required to login to the site, you are only allowed to view information you have provided and we use a secure (SSL) server to serve any part of the site that may show any personal information. This means that it is extremely unlikely that anyone else on the Internet will be able to read your information.
We will NEVER share any personal information you provide without your express permission unless legally bound to do so.


text:
Summary Report for:
17-3029.05 - Industrial Engineering Technologists
Assist industrial engineers in such activities as quality control, inventory control, or material flow methods. May conduct statistical studies or analyze production costs.
Sample of reported job titles: Associate Product Integrity Engineer; Head of Operation and Logistics; Liaison Engineer; Manager, Asset Management; Materials Planner/Production Planner; Planner/Scheduler; Production Control Supervisor; Quality Management Coordinator; Quality Tech; Senior Quality Methods Specialist
Tasks | Technology Skills | Tools Used | Knowledge | Skills | Abilities | Work Activities | Detailed Work Activities | Work Context | Job Zone | Education | Credentials | Interests | Work Styles | Work Values | Wages & Employment | Job Openings | Additional Information
- Interpret engineering drawings, sketches, or diagrams.
- Plan the flow of work or materials to maximize efficiency.
- Develop or implement programs to address problems related to production, materials, safety, or quality.
- Modify equipment or processes to improve resource or cost efficiency.
- Oversee or inspect production processes.
- Analyze, estimate, or report production costs.
- Compile operational data to develop cost or time estimates, schedules, or specifications.
- Monitor and control inventory.
- Conduct time and motion studies to identify opportunities to improve worker efficiency.
- Analyze operational, production, economic, or other data, using statistical procedures.
- Develop or conduct quality control tests to ensure consistent production quality.
- Collect and analyze data related to quality or industrial health and safety programs.
- Prepare layouts of machinery or equipment, using drafting equipment or computer-aided design (CAD) software.
- Prepare schedules for equipment use or routine maintenance.
- Prepare reports regarding inventories of raw materials or finished products.
- Supervise production workers.
- Analyze material flows or supply chains to identify opportunities to improve efficiency and conserve energy.
- Conduct statistical studies to analyze or compare production costs for sustainable and nonsustainable designs.
- Develop computerized diagnostic tools to integrate measurements in real time and reduce production downtime.
- Integrate high-speed loops and advanced control algorithms with graphical system designs to improve the efficiency of production operations.
Technology Skills
- Analytical or scientific software — Autodesk Algor Simulation; IBM SPSS Statistics ; Minitab ; The MathWorks MATLAB (see all 10 examples)
- Computer aided design CAD software — Autodesk AutoCAD ; Bentley Microstation ; Dassault Systemes SolidWorks ; TurboCAD IMSI (see all 13 examples)
- Computer aided manufacturing CAM software — Cimatron; CNC Mastercam; Delcam PowerMILL; Tebis Base (see all 6 examples)
- Data base user interface and query software — Database software
- Desktop publishing software
- Development environment software — Beginner's all-purpose symbolic instruction code BASIC; C; Microsoft Visual Basic
- Electronic mail software — Email software; Microsoft Outlook
- Enterprise resource planning ERP software — Management information systems MIS; SAP
- Graphics or photo imaging software — Graphics editing software
- Industrial control software — Computerized numerical control CNC software; Infinity QS ProFicient; Statistical process control SPC software
- Internet browser software — Microsoft Internet Explorer; Web browser software
- Materials requirements planning logistics and supply chain software — Materials requirement planning MRP software; Production planning software
- Object or component oriented development software — C++
- Office suite software — Microsoft Office
- Operating system software — Microsoft Windows ; UNIX
- Presentation software
- Project management software — Microsoft Project
- Spreadsheet software — Microsoft Excel
- Word processing software — Microsoft Word
Hot Technology — a technology requirement frequently included in employer job postings.
Tools Used
- Air compressors — Portable air compressors
- Air conditioners — Air conditioning units
- Belt conveyors
- Compression testers — Universal testing machines
- Coordinate measuring machines CMM
- Desktop computers
- Electronic actuators — Dynamic actuators
- Hardness testers — Digital hardness testers; Manual hardness testers
- Heat exchangers
- Horizontal turning center — Computerized numerical control CNC lathes
- Impact testers
- Injection molding machines — Plastic injection molding machines
- Melting point recorders — Melting point apparatus
- Milling machines — Computerized numerical control CNC machining centers
- Oscilloscopes
- Personal computers
- Plotter printers — Plotters
- Power grinders — Bench grinders
- Process air heaters — Air heaters
- Scanners — Laser scanners
- Signal generators — Function generators
- Surface grinding machine — Surface grinding machines
- Three dimensional printing machine — Three-dimensional prototyping printer
- Tracer or duplicating or contouring lathe — Lathes
- Universal milling machine — Horizontal milling machines
- Vacuum gauges
- Vacuum pumps
- Viscosimeters — Viscosity meters
- Water tube boiler — Steam boilers
- Engineering and Technology — Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
- Production and Processing — Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
- Mathematics — Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
- English Language — Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
- Administration and Management — Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
- Design — Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
- Mechanical — Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- Computers and Electronics — Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Education and Training — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
- Critical Thinking — Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Reading Comprehension — Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
- Speaking — Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Active Listening — Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Complex Problem Solving — Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Coordination — Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
- Monitoring — Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
- Judgment and Decision Making — Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
- Systems Analysis — Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
- Writing — Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
- Management of Personnel Resources — Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
- Social Perceptiveness — Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Systems Evaluation — Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
- Deductive Reasoning — The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
- Near Vision — The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
- Problem Sensitivity — The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
- Inductive Reasoning — The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
- Oral Comprehension — The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
- Speech Clarity — The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
- Written Comprehension — The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Information Ordering — The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
- Oral Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
- Speech Recognition — The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
- Written Expression — The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
- Visualization — The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
- Category Flexibility — The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
- Flexibility of Closure — The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
- Mathematical Reasoning — The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
- Number Facility — The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
- Selective Attention — The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Work Activities
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems — Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates — Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
- Interacting With Computers — Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
- Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings — Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
- Getting Information — Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
- Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events — Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards — Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships — Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
- Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others — Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
- Developing and Building Teams — Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
- Documenting/Recording Information — Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
- Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment — Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates — Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
- Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others — Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
- Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others — Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work — Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
- Analyzing Data or Information — Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material — Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.
- Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge — Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
- Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People — Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
- Scheduling Work and Activities — Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information — Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
- Coaching and Developing Others — Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
- Controlling Machines and Processes — Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
- Thinking Creatively — Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
- Processing Information — Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
- Provide Consultation and Advice to Others — Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
- Communicating with Persons Outside Organization — Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
- Training and Teaching Others — Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
- Developing Objectives and Strategies — Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Detailed Work Activities
- Explain engineering drawings, specifications, or other technical information.
- Research human performance or health factors related to engineering or design activities.
- Prepare detailed work plans.
- Develop technical methods or processes.
- Implement design or process improvements.
- Design industrial equipment.
- Design industrial processing systems.
- Analyze operational data to evaluate operations, processes or products.
- Direct industrial production activities.
- Analyze costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
- Estimate operational costs.
- Test products for functionality or quality.
- Investigate safety of work environment.
- Create graphical representations of industrial production systems.
- Schedule operational activities.
- Maintain inventories of materials, equipment, or products.
- Prepare operational reports.
- Supervise production or support personnel.
- Design structures or facilities.
- Develop software or computer applications.
Find occupations related to multiple detailed work activities
Work Context
- Face-to-Face Discussions — 97% responded "Every day."
- Electronic Mail — 85% responded "Every day."
- Telephone — 73% responded "Every day."
- Freedom to Make Decisions — 63% responded "A lot of freedom."
- Duration of Typical Work Week — 80% responded "More than 40 hours."
- Indoors, Environmentally Controlled — 88% responded "Every day."
- Contact With Others — 30% responded "Contact with others most of the time."
- Importance of Being Exact or Accurate — 43% responded "Very important."
- Structured versus Unstructured Work — 86% responded "Some freedom."
- Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results — 77% responded "Important results."
- Frequency of Decision Making — 38% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Importance of Repeating Same Tasks — 30% responded "Important."
- Spend Time Sitting — 54% responded "More than half the time."
- Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable — 44% responded "Every day."
- Time Pressure — 71% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Work With Work Group or Team — 47% responded "Very important."
- Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People — 54% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets — 26% responded "Once a year or more but not every month."
- Coordinate or Lead Others — 56% responded "Important."
- Letters and Memos — 43% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Responsibility for Outcomes and Results — 59% responded "High responsibility."
- Responsible for Others' Health and Safety — 40% responded "High responsibility."
- Consequence of Error — 35% responded "Serious."
- Frequency of Conflict Situations — 44% responded "Once a week or more but not every day."
- Exposed to Contaminants — 39% responded "Every day."
- Level of Competition — 51% responded "Moderately competitive."
Job Zone
|Job Zone Four: Considerable Preparation Needed
|Most of these occupations require a four-year bachelor's degree, but some do not.
|Related Experience
|A considerable amount of work-related skill, knowledge, or experience is needed for these occupations. For example, an accountant must complete four years of college and work for several years in accounting to be considered qualified.
|Job Training
|Employees in these occupations usually need several years of work-related experience, on-the-job training, and/or vocational training.
|Job Zone Examples
|Many of these occupations involve coordinating, supervising, managing, or training others. Examples include real estate brokers, sales managers, database administrators, graphic designers, chemists, art directors, and cost estimators.
|SVP Range
|(7.0 to < 8.0)
Interest code: IRC Want to discover your interests? Take the O*NET Interest Profiler at My Next Move.
- Investigative — Investigative occupations frequently involve working with ideas, and require an extensive amount of thinking. These occupations can involve searching for facts and figuring out problems mentally.
- Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely with others.
- Conventional — Conventional occupations frequently involve following set procedures and routines. These occupations can include working with data and details more than with ideas. Usually there is a clear line of authority to follow.
Work Styles
- Attention to Detail — Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Initiative — Job requires a willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges.
- Innovation — Job requires creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
- Adaptability/Flexibility — Job requires being open to change (positive or negative) and to considerable variety in the workplace.
- Cooperation — Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude.
- Analytical Thinking — Job requires analyzing information and using logic to address work-related issues and problems.
- Dependability — Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
- Integrity — Job requires being honest and ethical.
- Independence — Job requires developing one's own ways of doing things, guiding oneself with little or no supervision, and depending on oneself to get things done.
- Persistence — Job requires persistence in the face of obstacles.
- Leadership — Job requires a willingness to lead, take charge, and offer opinions and direction.
- Achievement/Effort — Job requires establishing and maintaining personally challenging achievement goals and exerting effort toward mastering tasks.
- Self Control — Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
- Concern for Others — Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.
- Stress Tolerance — Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
- Social Orientation — Job requires preferring to work with others rather than alone, and being personally connected with others on the job.
Work Values
- Achievement — Occupations that satisfy this work value are results oriented and allow employees to use their strongest abilities, giving them a feeling of accomplishment. Corresponding needs are Ability Utilization and Achievement.
- Independence — Occupations that satisfy this work value allow employees to work on their own and make decisions. Corresponding needs are Creativity, Responsibility and Autonomy.
- Support — Occupations that satisfy this work value offer supportive management that stands behind employees. Corresponding needs are Company Policies, Supervision: Human Relations and Supervision: Technical.
Wages & Employment Trends
Median wage data for Calibration Technologists and Technicians and Engineering Technologists and Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
Employment data for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
Industry data for Engineering Technicians, Except Drafters, All Other.
|Median wages (2019)
|$30.28 hourly, $62,990 annual
|State wages
|Local wages
|Employment (2018)
|87,100 employees
|Projected growth (2018-2028)
|Slower than average (2% to 3%)
|Projected job openings (2018-2028)
|State trends
|Top industries (2018)
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics 2019 wage data and 2018-2028 employment projections . "Projected growth" represents the estimated change in total employment over the projections period (2018-2028). "Projected job openings" represent openings due to growth and replacement.
Job Openings on the Web
Sources of Additional Information
Disclaimer: Sources are listed to provide additional information on related jobs, specialties, and/or industries. Links to non-DOL Internet sites are provided for your convenience and do not constitute an endorsement.


text:
The former Downton Abbey star plays a teenager who has an affair with an older man in the film, and one scene shows her flashing her chest to prove her age.
However, Brown Findlay wishes she had turned down the request to show her breasts, telling the Radio Times, "To be honest, Albatross was naivety and not knowing that I could say no. I had no idea what was going to happen and thought I was going to be shot from behind."
The actress also sheds her clothes in upcoming TV drama Labyrinth, an adaptation of Kate Mosse's best-selling novel, but insists she will never strip off on camera again.
She adds, "I think if you're going to do a nude scene, be honest and natural. Otherwise I'd be starving myself for ever, which I just couldn't do! The idea that actresses would work out at the gym for a thousand hours beforehand... I was drinking pints (of beer) and eating burgers. But actually, it's not something I would do again."


text:
Connecticut gun manufacturer sells 90,000 assault-style weapons nationwide, despite ban in state (document)
Part of the Connecticut gun legislation debate also centers on jobs and the threat by the firearms manufacturers that expanding the assault weapons ban here could impact employment.
It is an argument the industry has offered before in 2009 and 2011 when Connecticut made previous attempts to tighten firearm restrictions and those familiar with the history of the 1993 original assault weapons ban here said it was also made at that time.
The National Shooting Sports Foundation on Thursday started running cable ads showing the concerns of employers and workers from three manufacturers.
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy's staff has been meeting with representatives of the firearms industry in recent weeks as the issue continues to play out in the legislature.
He sent them a letter on Wednesday, a day before the NSSF put out its release on the television ads, telling them there are differences between them, but he hopes they continue to remain in the state and have an "open and honest dialogue."
He said some of the issues require the expertise of the manufacturers and he welcomed their input in "crafting certain guidelines and strategies."
Malloy said he knows they also desire "to live and work in a healthy, safe and prosperous community."
The governor said he hoped the firearm companies weigh the quality of life in Connecticut, its educated workforce and the state's commitment to high precision manufacturing in its future plans.
Michael Lawlor, Malloy's liaison on criminal policy decisions, said in their discussions they inquired as to how many Colt AR-15s and Colt Sporters, both banned for sale and possession in Connecticut for the past 20 years, Colt sold in the last year. Even with the ban here, Lawlor said the total was 90,000 nationwide.
On Tuesday, the NSSF put out a strong statement in reaction to a proposal by the majority Democrats on adding more weapons to the existing ban, something widely supported by the public, according to the latest Quinnipiac Poll.
At that time the foundation said such a proposal "holds the real prospect of affecting employment in our state because underlying issues go deeper than whether manufacturing exemptions would be issued."
It expanded on that Thursday when it announced on its website it would start running cable ads.
"The value of our companies' brands and national consumer acceptance of firearms made in a state that bans them within its own borders are serious business issues," said Jake McGuigan, director of government relations and state affairs for NSSF, in a statement.
He could not be reached for comment Thursday.
He said a ban "on the sale of the most popular model of semiautomatic rifle today presents the real prospect of decreasing good-paying jobs in our state."
The Democratic assault weapons ban would continue to allow the manufacture of weapons in Connecticut and House Speaker Brendan Sharkey, D-Hamden, has said a ban here does not eliminate the market for the weapons.
The Connecticut population is an estimated 3.5 million, about one percent of the 315 million in the country. Despite the current ban in Connecticut, assault rifles are still available to local police departments and military and naval forces.
Lawlor Thursday said they are consulting with the manufacturers to make sure the proposed changes in gun laws on permitting and background checks provide as smooth a process as possible for law-abiding citizens to continue to buy firearms.
The governor and the Democratic leadership, in their proposals, don't want assault weapons in the hands of civilians.
Gun advocates argue that the emphasis should be on controlling who can buy weapons, rather on banning the weapons themselves.
The firearms industry, which has a long history in the state, has testified before lawmakers that it provides 2,900 in direct jobs with 1,902 more for suppliers and another 3,474 indirect jobs as part of a $1.8 billion economic impact.
The ban being discussed among the leaders in the assembly would cover semiautomatic weapons if they have a detachable magazine and at least one military feature, rather than two, as is now required. Democrats also favor limiting magazines to 10 bullets or fewer.
The NSSF is the trade association for the firearms and ammunition industry and is headquartered in Newtown, the community where a lone gunman with an AR-15 Bushmaster killed 20 children and six educators on Dec. 14 at the Sandy Hook Elementary School.
The workers in the ads are from Colt's Manufacturing Company of West Hartford, O.F. Mossberg & Sons Inc. of North Haven and Stag Arms of New Britain.
They will air on cable systems serving New Britain, Bristol, Berlin, Waterbury, New London, Norwich, Meriden, Litchfield County, Willimantic, Groton, Clinton, among other areas and will be seen by viewers of the A&E, CNBC, CNN, Discovery, ESPN, Fox News, FX, History, USA and The Weather Channel cable networks.
The on-line news sites CT News Junkie and Capitol Report also will carry the ads.
In other gun news, the Philadelphia Weekly, is reporting that the National Rifle Association has launched a campaign targeting firearms to African Americans in cities.
The Democratic and Republican leadership concluded a second day of negotiations Thursday on what to include in a bill on gun control, reporting that they are continuing to make progress.
With everything on the table, they are already beyond the narrower list of issues that both parties agreed to on a gun subcommittee of the Bipartisan Task Force on Gun Violence Prevention and Children's Safety.
Senate President Pro Temp Donald Williams, D-Brooklyn, said they are talking in "very specific detail" on each issue to try to resolve differences, including the proposed assault weapons ban and the 10-bullet limit on gun magazines proposed by the Democrats.
They are still hopeful a bill could be available within two weeks, that would also include a public forum on the final version. State Sen. Martin Looney, D-New Haven, said the discussions so far on mental health issues covered a longer look back from 12 months to five years when a person could be banned from getting a gun permit if commitment involuntarily.
"There are a lot of things that we have potential agreement on," Looney said of the talks.
State House Minority Leader Lawrence Cafero, R-Norwalk, said "we educated each other about our own proposals ... and I think it was enlightening to a lot of us" in fostering understanding.
The six leaders will meet again on Friday and set another meeting for Monday.


text:
Hi All,
how to identify and kill a perticular process in java?
I'm able to create and destroy a process like notepad / iexplore etc.using Runtime and Process classes of Java.Lang.
How to get the currently running windows processes and kill them?.
give me a sample code if possible.
Thanks a lot


text:
I'm in LAX waiting for a flight to Japan to attend the 2006 Zen Retreat in Shizuoka. But I wanted to make a real quick post.
After that last post, I got 2 e-mails from Nishijima Sensei, my Zen teacher, asking me to explain what I wrote (and not in an "Explain yourself!" way, just in an "I didn't understand what you meant" kind of way). That was weird because the guy never responds to the things I write. In fact, I wasn't even aware he read them. Anyhow, it seems like the meaning he got from the article was exactly the opposite of what I intended. Maybe he wasn't alone in that, so I thought I should explain. He thought I was denying the authority of Buddhism in general and of Master Kodo Sawaki specifically. But I'm not.
In fact, I was trying to express that I do respect the authority both of Buddhism and of Master Kodo, very much. In fact, I also respect the authority of cops, lifeguards, the government and even George W. Bush. I probably ought to explain all this in some detail. But I don't have time & it's not likely I will have time till well after the Zen retreat is over. But for now, suffice it to say, if anyone else thought I was giving the finger to Buddha and Kodo, I was most decidedly not.


text:
ADVIA Automation Solutions
How can I transform my lab to deliver peak performance?
ADVIA Automation solutions let you cope with the most demanding workloads by combining peak performance instruments with scalable sample management capabilities. This allows hospitals and commercial laboratories to transform their operations and prepare for the future.
Peak Performance
ADVIA Automation always delivers peak performance thanks to its test exception management and holistic design processing.
More information
ADVIA automation can handle the "what ifs" in your day. It has the ability to manage your workload and get the results completed on time to consistently meet your TAT goals. ADVIA automation solutions apply the right principles to deliver superior outcomes:
- Single-tube transportation facilitates sample routing
- Flexible, puck-based system simultaneously handles multiple tube sizes
- Peak performance analytics with point-in-space technology efficiently manages the heaviest workload
- Optimal synchronization of track, analyzers, and informatics permits superior exception management without affecting capacity for handling routine workloads
- Predictable, consistent TAT optimizes your workflow
- Unified process manages your routine and STAT testing
- Adapts to a variety of workload challenges - from 300 to more than 20,000 tubes per day
Process Efficiency
ADVIA Automation optimizes your process by harnessing the power of your primary tube. You can combine multiple disciplines onto one platform:
More Information
Front-end specimen aliquots are eliminated by the combination of menu, point-in-space technology, and multi-step sorting. ADVIA Automation Solution creates a true core laboratory where operations and knowledge meet.
- Immunochemistry specimens – urine, serum, or plasma – consolidated without exceptions.
- Continuous operation – no need to pre-sort, triage, or separate
- Routine and STAT testing combined into a single process
- Individual tube management queuing STAT priorities consistently to meet ER expectations
- Hematology, coagulation, and urinalysis included whenever needed
Extensive Menu
ADVIA Automation Solutions offer one of the key ways in which a lab can achieve maximum efficiency and productivity: by incorporating as many assays as possible into a common track system.
More Information
Eliminate workstations within the lab and streamline processes. ADVIA Automation systems consolidate several workstations with a comprehensive onboard menu:
- Perform more than 275 assays for screening, diagnosis, prognosis, and monitoring of most disease states
- Optimize your lab workflow without increasing your staff
- Reduce your send-out expense while offering a broader menu
- Expand into areas such as allergy, infectious disease, fertility, and other specialty testing
Capacity for Growth
ADVIA Automation platforms have built-in capacity to account for significant volume growth. The speed of the clinical automation system and the analyzers (chemistry and immunochemistry) will allow you to easily bring in more outreach business…
More Information
or add on new tests without adding instruments or FTEs. ADVIA Automation Solutions let you handle any unexpected occurrence without the need to drastically change what you are doing.
We currently have customers processing from 300 tubes/day to 4000 tubes/day with 1.5 – 2.5 FTEs. Many of our current customers have experienced massive growth without adding any additional FTEs.
Automation is a core business at Siemens. Automate your lab with the confidence that we have the expertise to help achieve your laboratory's automation goals.
More Information
Every ADVIA automation platform is customized to work seamlessly with your selected components. We continue to invest in the future with new software updates, new products, instrument connectivity, and continued R&D investments. Get the results that you have been striving for:
- Throughput that increases productivity while reducing errors
- Healthcare IT integration
- Total hospital design
- Turnkey implementation
ADVIA Centrifuge Module
New, fast, flexible Centrifugation Module
The new Centrifuge Module meets growing volume and turnaround requirements with its capacity of 72 tubes per cycle yielding up to 300 tubes per hour. The flexible design enables multiple centrifuge modules to be connected, resulting in increased sample capacity per cycle. New features include:
- The ability to process multiple tube types
- The flexibility to route tubes based on spin requirements
- The ease of prioritizing STAT samples
- The support from a proven design
The new Centrifuge Module quickly and efficiently processes STAT and routine samples in intermixed tubes and caps with minimal attention or intervention by the operator. This module showcases another great example of Siemens innovation that supports peak performance for your laboratory.
Related Products, Services & Resources
†Under FDA review. Not available for sale in the U.S. Due to local regulations, not all products are available in all countries.
*Not available for sale in the U.S.
Note: Sysmex is a registered trademark of the Sysmex Corporation.


text:
Thank you for using rssforward.com! This service has been made possible by all our customers. In order to provide a sustainable, best of the breed RSS to Email experience, we've chosen to keep this as a paid subscription service. If you are satisfied with your free trial, please sign-up today. Subscriptions without a plan would soon be removed. Thank you!Belasan mobil penjemput M Nazaruddin yang bersiap di Bandara Halim Perdanakusumah, Jakarta Timur, kembali meninggalkan bandara pukul 06.05 WIB. Tak berapa lama, mobil-mobil tersebut tiba di Mabes Polri.
13 Aug, 2011
enclosure: image/jpg
Source: http://detik.feedsportal.com/c/33613/f/589693/s/17580af2/l/0L0Sdetiknews0N0Cread0C20A110C0A80C130C0A711210C170A28520C10A0Ctinggalkan0Ehalim0Emobil0Epenjemput0Eberisi0Enazaruddin/story01.htm
Manage subscription | Powered by rssforward.com


text:
Meg Fallowes is 20. She's just finished Uni and is...
Aubree's Mom150410
- by Little Miss Mermaidd
- Rating:
- Published: 29 Aug 2014
- Updated: 24 Sep 2014
- Status: In Progress
I'm Chelsea Houska. You will all know me from starring on 16 and Pregnant and Teen Mom 2, but not everything about my life is mentioned on the shows. I got pregnant the year I turned 18 and it was a struggle as my daughters father, Adam wouldn't commit to parenthood although he tried to make it look like he was interested and trying to keep up school as well a being pregnant. This is my story about going through struggles with my daughters dad and being Aubree's mom.
Join MovellasFind out what all the buzz is about. Join now to start sharing your creativity and passion
Loading ...


text:
Luke Bryan has extended his Dirt Road Diaries tour after selling out the first series of shows. The second leg of the tour will begin May 17 in Virginia Beach, Va., and conclude Oct. 26 in West Palm Beach, Fla.
Thompson Square and Florida Georgia Line will appear on all dates. The tour launched on Thursday night (Jan. 17) in Evansville, Ind.
"I feel like I have waited a lifetime to take my own show on the road," Bryan said. "The band and I have a lot of exciting things in store for the fans and are eager to get it started!"
Here are the upcoming dates for the Dirt Road Diaries tour
Jan. 18: Huntsville, Ala.
Jan. 19: Southaven, Miss.
Jan. 25: Estero, Fla.
Jan. 26: Orlando, Fla.
Feb. 7: Uniondale, N.Y.
Feb. 8: State College, Pa.
Feb. 9: Charleston, W.Va.
Feb. 15: Toledo, Ohio
Feb. 16: Grand Rapids, Mich.
Feb. 17-18: Bloomington, Ill.
Feb. 21: Ft Wayne, Ind.
Feb. 22: Louisville, Ky.
Feb. 23: Columbia, Mo.
Feb. 28: Green Bay, Wis.
March 1: Sioux City, Iowa
March 2: Moline, Ill.
March 14: Orange Beach, Ala.
March 21: Florence, S.C.
March 22: Fayetteville, N.C.
March 23: Charlottesville, Va.
May 17: Virginia Beach, Va.
May 18: Washington, D.C.
May 31: Hartford, Conn.
June 1: Philadelphia
June 2: Boston
June 13: Peoria, Ill.
June 14: St. Louis, Mo.
June 15: Chicago
July 11: Birmingham, Ala.
July 12: Charlotte, N.C.
July 13: Raleigh, N.C.
July 14: Atlanta
July 20: Detroit
July 21: Indianapolis
July 26: Albuquerque
July 27: Phoenix
Aug. 8: Sacramento, Calif.
Aug. 9: Mountain View, Calif.
Aug. 10: Irvine, Calif.
Aug. 11: San Diego
Aug. 23: Bethel, N.Y.
Aug. 24: Holmdel, N.J.
Aug. 25: Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Sept. 12: Wichita, Kan.
Sept. 14: Tulsa, Okla.
Sept. 20: Salt Lake City
Sept. 21: Denver
Sept. 26: Cincinnati
Sept. 27: Cleveland
Sept. 28: Pittsburgh
Oct. 17: Little Rock, Ark.
Oct. 18: Nashville
Oct. 19: Lexington, Ky.
Oct. 25: Tampa, Fla.
Oct. 26: West Palm Beach, Fla.


text:
UBC Kameyama Lecture Series on Buddhist Studies Proudly Presents Professor Eun-su Cho of Seoul National University for the following talk: "Late 19th Century Korean Buddhism – A Missing Link"
* Date: Thursday, October 28 , 2010
* Time: 4:00 – 5:30 PM
* Location: Asian Center 604 (UBC Vancouver, Canada)
Typical narratives of Korean history at the turn of the twentieth century list a chain of events with well-established causal relationships. The late 19th century is characterized in terms of a Confucian response to the West, followed by Japanese colonization and the advance of Christian missionaries, which, in turn, inspired a feverish domestic quest for progress and modernity. In this linear and monolithic historiography, the place of Buddhism is vague and obscure. This talk will focus on the emerging signs of changes in its religious and social outlook of the Buddhist society at that time and argue that the last few decades of the 19th century can be thought of as the missing link between traditional Buddhism and its later development after the colonial period onward.
Eun-su Cho is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy, Seoul National Universty. She has received her Ph.D. in 1997 from U.C. Berkeley. Her research ranges from Indian Abhidharma Buddhism to Korean Buddhist thought and history. She is the founding director of the International Center for Korean Studies at Seoul National University. Her most recent articles include "Wŏnch'ŭk's Place in the East Asian Buddhist Tradition," "Creating a Korean Philosophical Tradition: Pak Chong-hong and the Discomfiting Indispensability of European Thought" and "The Uses and Abuses of Wŏnhyo and the 'T'ong Pulgyo' Narrative." She has also translated the Jikji simgyong from Classical Chinese into English. Her edited volume titled Korean Buddhist Nuns and Laywomen: Hidden Histories, Enduring Vitality is forthcoming in 2010 from the SUNY Press.
Post (http://ubcbuddhism.wordpress.com/2010/10/07/upcoming-ubc-kameyama-lecture-series-professor-eun-su-cho/) courtesy of Jessica L. Main, who leads the Tung Lin Kok Yuen Canada Foundation Chair on Buddhism and Contemporary Society. The Chair is the steward of UBC's Buddhism and Contemporary Society Program. Her research concerns modern Buddhist ethics, social action, and institutional life in East and Southeast Asia. She worked with the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), investigating possible contributions of Buddhism to a physician's ethic.


text:
Does 1 John 2:2 teach universal atonement?
By atonement, we understand that both God's justice and his wrath needed to be satisfied. The wages of sin is death (Rom. 6:23) and God hates sin (Rom. 2:6-8). Therefore it was necessary for Jesus to die for sin in order to satisfy God's just judgment against sin. "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures" (1 Cor. 15:3). It was also necessary for Jesus to set aside God's wrath against sin. "But God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God" (Rom. 5:8-9).
Therefore, when you ask whether 1 John 2:2 teaches universal atonement, I understand you to ask whether that passage teaches that Jesus died to satisfy the justice and wrath of God for everyone in the human race.
First of all, we know God is the author of all Scripture (1 Tim. 3:16) and we know that he is not a God of confusion (1 Cor. 14:33). We therefore may be certain that no two passages of Scripture are going to teach something contrary to one another.
Second, the angel told Joseph that Jesus, "will save his people from their sins" (Matt. 1:21). Jesus said that he laid down his life for the sheep (John 10:15-18) and Paul writes in Titus 2:13-14, "Jesus Christ, who gave himself for us to redeem us from all lawlessness and to purify for himself a people for his own possession who are zealous for good works."
We see from these passages that Jesus died only for "his people," "his sheep" and "a people for his own possession." Therefore 1 John 2:2 cannot teach something contrary to these passages.
Also, it cannot be said that 1 John 2:2 is teaching universal atonement unless it is also claimed that it teaches universal salvation, which it clearly does not since John goes on to write about those who love the world and are passing away (1 John 2:15-17) and the antichrists who have departed from God's people and who deny that Jesus is the Christ (1 John 2:18-23), and those who abide in sin and therefore are of the devil (1 John 3:6-8).
If 1 John 2:2 is not teaching universal salvation or universal atonement, what is it teaching?
When we look here at God's Word it must be remembered that the words "all" and "world" do not always mean "every member of the human race." Acts 19:10 says, "This continued for two years, so that all the residents of Asia heard the word of the Lord, both Jews and Greeks." Do we think that Paul personally preached to every single man, woman and child living in Asia? No.
Again, in 1 Corinthians 6:12 and 10:23, Paul says that all things are lawful for him. Would he really mean that he is permitted to practice idolatry and sexual immorality? No.
Therefore when John writes "not for ours only but also for the sins of the whole world" first, he is building on what he wrote in the first chapter. He is showing that the message of salvation has gone out from the apostles to all those who have heard it (in the whole world) so that they can have fellowship with the apostles and with the Father and Son (1 John 1:1-4). It is a message that has gone out to all of the nations of the world.
Here then in 1 John 2:2 he reminds them that in their struggle against sin they can continue to find forgiveness through Jesus Christ. The forgiveness and propitiation for sins that is only through Jesus Christ is the only means by which those who are in the world can ever be forgiven—not just the apostles who knew Jesus, but everyone in the world—that is, all those who have fellowship with the Father and the Son (1:5) and who can know that they know him because they keep his word (2:3-6).
"Questions and Answers" is a weekly feature of the OPC website. The answers come from individual ministers in the Orthodox Presbyterian Church expressing their own convictions and do not necessarily represent an "official" position of the Church, especially in areas where the Standards of the Church (the Scriptures and the Westminster Confession of Faith and Catechisms) are silent.
The questions come from individuals like yourself. If you have questions about biblical and theological matters, you are invited to send them by e-mail by using the "Pose a Question" link on the OPC home page or by clicking here.
At least one new question is posted each week, so there should always be something new here for you to read. (For those people who would like to look at previous questions and answers, they will continue to be available as well.)
The purpose of the OPC website's "Questions and Answers" is to respond to biblical and theological questions. Matters of church discipline, disputes, or debates go beyond the scope of our work. We recommend that you present your concerns in these areas to the appropriate judicatory. In most cases this will be to a local pastor, elder, or session. We do not want the website to replace personal involvement in, or commitment to, the local, visible church.
While we will respond to every serious questioner, we are not bound to give a substantive answer to every question, should we deem the question to be beyond the scope of our purpose or our own ability to answer.
You will receive an answer by e-mail. Please be patient as many of our respondents are busy pastors. The response to your question may take up to two (2) weeks. Some of the questions submitted will be chosen to be posted here, along with the corresponding answers.
Note that the "Questions and Answers" posted on the site have been editedall personal references are removed, Scripture references or from some source may be added, and sometimes portions are expandedto make the questions and answers more useful to a larger audience.
|© 2020 The Orthodox Presbyterian Church
Chaplains and Military Personnel


text:
Tactical Communications
Enabling More Advanced Military & Homeland Security Operations
Tactical handsets, headsets and communication systems are crucial for all military, Special Forces, homeland security and police (SWAT) operations. Reliable and secure tactical communications are imperative to maintaining command and control for ground, air and marine operations. Readiness of and enhanced performance of these communication systems are essential and can be done with reliable auxiliary audio accessories and communication products offered by CJ Component Products.
CJ Component Products specializes in the development and production of quality audio products related to tactical communication. CJ has years of experience developing and supporting major radio manufacture companies, such as Harris, ITT and GD with audio accessories that enhance the users proficiency with the radio. Offering lightweight headsets with electret and low profile dynamic boom microphones, new technologies utilizing bone conduction, various single and dual button PTT switches, custom handsets with volume control, all designed to meet the customers need, CJ is supporting tactical communications which enable more advanced military and homeland security operations.


text:
Among the residents of Belarus Hi-Tech Park there are companies engaged in software development, IT-consulting, embedded software development and providing other IT-services both for domestic and foreign market.
For your convenience in choosing a business partner, feel free to consult our Project's database that includes the list of projects implemented in different business areas.
IT Projects Search Form
Your search:Enterprise: Appstud BLR


text:
Kansas City Events, Coupons, Reviews!
Subscribe to KidsScoop! The monthly family event and savings newsletter.
Illinois winters can be harsh. Working early mornings is rough at times as well. When you have to go out and scrape your windows on a cold working day is not good either. When, I found an alternative to scraping the car windows I though someone had made a superior useful invention.
The Scrape A Round helps your family stay safe by scraping the cars windows cleaner. This great gift idea only takes a portion of the time that it did in the past. Watch this you-tube video to see exactly what The Scrape Around isOur family argues over whose turn it is to heat up the car and scrape the windows and none of us really like the task. If you are like us and tired of scraping your windows the old fashioned way then you have join the followers of the Scrape A Round. The tool is based on ice scraping engineering that has many positive aspects including:
made of a softer plastic that can bend around the windows curves. Want to see more?? Visit the Scrape A Round website www.scrapearound.com The Scrape Around has a 18" surface that will scrape the ice The Scrape Around is for everyone even those with arthritic hands or carpal syndrome sufferers. With a comfortable grasp the Scrape Around is easier to use.The pressure you offer is the pressure that will go straight to the window making it easier to scrapeInstead of a vertical or horizontal direction The Scrape Around travels in a circular rotational motion. No need to stop and repeat action as The Scrape Around has a leading edge and trailing edge that can scrape the windows frost and ice in half the timeThe Scrape Around doubles as funnel by removing the cap.
Makes a great Holiday gift for anyone that drives. Think about saving your loved ones from the process of scraping windows in the cold winter days. Best yet if you are interested through a special offer shared with just the readers of Annies Home you can get free shipping from the website www.scrapearound.com using the code LU8FBEZREU2 when checking out.http://usfamilyguide.com/coupons.php?bid=13171&dealid=3099
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scraper ~ Discount
Easy, Peasy, Cheap Way to Clean Off Your Car in the Winter
Scrape A Round Ice Scraper: From Ice to Clear in Less Than Two Minutes
Scrape-A-Round Makes a FUN-ctional Gift Idea!
Looking For A Great Gift For The Hard To Shop For On Your List? Look No Further Than Scrap-A-Round
Scrape A Round Ice Scraper Review
Scrape a Round Ice Scrapers
Scrape-A-Round Holiday Gift Guide 2019 @USFG
Save on the 6 pack of Scrape-A-Rounds Ice Scraper
Give the Gift of Safety This Christmas with Scrape-A-Round {A Review}
The World's Best Ice/Snow Scraper
Get ready for winter with Scrape-A-Round.
Scrape-A-Round Product
The Scrape-a-round ice scraper review!
Clear those Frosty Windows with Scrape-A-Round #ChristmasFAL16
Scrape-A-Round: Get Rid of the Snow!
Battle Windshield Ice with the Scrape-A-Round ice scraper!
Scrape-A-Round - Best Ice Scraper for your Car Windows
Scrape Your Auto Windows In Half The Time Review Of The Scrape-a-round
Review: Scrape-A-Round Complete System
Scrape Around
Scrape-A-Round | Best Windshield Ice Scraper
Scrape A Round review
Review: Scrape-a-Round Ice Scraper
It's always the little things
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scraping Just Got Easier!
Scrape your windows cleaner in half the time with the Scrape A Round
Scrape-a-round Works Great For Cleaning Ice And Snow Off Windows
Free Shipping on World's Best Ice Scraper! @usfg
5 Things to include in your winter mom-mobile
Scrape-A-Round Review
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scraper
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scraper Tool Demo
Great Tool for Clearing Your Windshields This Winter!
Scrape-A-Round: Easy way to remove ice from car windows!
Scrape-a-round Review.
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scrapper Review
Guest Blog: Scrape-A-Round Review by Sweetie
Clear Frosty Windows with the Innovative Scrape-A-Round
Scrape-A-Round The World's Best Ice Scraper Review
Scrape-A-Round Review - Under $25 Holiday Gift
Scrape-A-Round Ice Scraper {Review}
Scrape-A-Round is the World' Best Ice Scraper! #ad #scrapearound
World's Best Ice Scraper!
Last Minute Gift Idea --The Scrape-A-Round...The Best Ice Scraper Around + Get FREE SHIPPING Now!
You won't be fighting with Old Man Winter No More with Scrape-A-Round! #sponsored
Great Gift Idea: The Scrape-a-Round
Scrape-A-Round Makes a Great Stocking Stuffer This Holiday Season
Scrape-A-Round Really Gets The Job Done
Scrape Around Ice Scrapers
Make Winter Mornings Easier with Scrape-A-Round {A Review}
Make Winter Easier With Scrape-A-Round!
Scrape-A-Round Free Shipping Ends 12/31 #USFG
US Family Gift Guide Presents Scrape-A-Round
Scrape-A-Round ice scraper free shipping and a review
Introducing The Scrape Around


text:
Thank you for your interest in supporting Make-A-Wish® by placing a Web banner or badge on your website or blog.
Please select your preferred banner and/or badge. Once you fill out a short form and agree to the terms of service, you will receive the code, which will point to the banner/badge. These are housed on the Make-A-Wish server, so a new banner or badge will be displayed automatically for future seasonal campaigns.
January 23, 2020
November 14, 2019
August 01, 2019
As his mother, it was very meaningful to me that people who didn't know us stepped forward to be in Bopsy's life.
Nance Octaviana Trujillo, mom of Bopsy
Stay in Touch!
Sign up to receive email from Make-A-Wish.


text:
Sister Elaine S. Dalton
Elaine Dalton was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. She received her bachelor's degree in English from Brigham Young University.
Sister Dalton married Stephen E. Dalton in the Salt Lake Temple. They are the parents of five sons and one daughter and the grandparents of 16 grandchildren.
Sister Dalton enjoys running and hiking with her family and dancing with her granddaughters. She loves to read, especially the scriptures, and she loves the Lord. She has a deep admiration for the young women around the world and firmly believes that one virtuous young woman, led by the Spirit, can change the world.
Her favorite scripture and life's motto is found in Proverbs 3:5-6: "Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths."
General conference talks
We Are Daughters of Our Heavenly Father
Now Is the Time to Arise and Shine!
Come Let Us Go Up to the Mountain of the Lord
Full Name Elaine S. Dalton
Place of Birth Ogden, Utah, United States


text:
Many families consider using complementary and integrative medicine as part of a child's care during cancer treatment. Your first step if you are using or thinking of using complementary medicine is to talk with your child's doctor. Together you can weigh any possible benefits and risks for your child and make an informed choice.
Supporting Your Child's Health
Seattle Children's, a Seattle Cancer Care Alliance parent organization, has a Complementary and Integrative Medicine program to help doctors and families integrate complementary therapies with conventional medicine. Our emphasis is on your child's safety and well-being. We focus on therapies that show good results in clinical research.
Some therapies may help support your child's overall health and journey through cancer treatment. For instance, acupuncture helps relieve pain and nausea in some people.
What Are the Risks?
Some therapies may counteract your child's conventional treatment, make side effects worse or lead to infections. This is a concern mainly with remedies that your child takes internally, such as herbal and nutritional supplements.
No agency assures the safety, effectiveness and purity of supplements, so all supplements carry some risks. Certain supplements are known to be harmful. The risks are especially important for children who are receiving chemotherapy or whose immune systems are weak from cancer treatment. Your child's healthcare team can give you guidance about which supplements may be helpful and which may be risky or dangerous.
Work with Your Child's Team
Please talk with your child's healthcare team about any therapies that you want to combine with conventional treatment. We will be happy to help you make choices to support your child's comfort and recovery.


text:
Christie to ex-W.H. doctor: 'Shut up'
SEA GIRT, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is lashing out at a former White House doctor who said she worries about the governor dying in office because he is so heavy.
Former White House physician Connie Mariano made the comment in an interview with CNN. The Scottsdale, Ariz., doctor says she'd like to see Christie run for president in 2016 but that he needs to lose weight. She worries he could have a heart attack or stroke.
The 50-year-old Republican governor said Wednesday that unless Mariano gives him a physical exam and takes his family history, "she should shut up."
Christie joked about his weight this week with David Letterman.
The next day, he described himself as "remarkably healthy" but acknowledged his doctor "continues to warn me that my luck is going to run out relatively soon."


text:
This Flash game presents you, the President, with several national decisions about nanotechnology. Advisors and lobbyists give suggestions as you try to remain popular and get reelected.
Product category
Download link
Big Idea
The future is difficult to predict, even with lots of information.
Learning Goals
Nanotechnology can affect our society in many ways.
Predicting how science and technology research will turn out is difficult.
Nano Content Map
Nanotechnologies—and their costs, utility, risks, and benefits—are closely interconnected with society and with our values.
Year created
Developed for the NISE Network with funding from the National Science Foundation under Award Numbers 0532536 and 0940143. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this product are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Foundation.
Development Process
NISE Network products are developed through an iterative collaborative process that includes scientific review, peer review, and visitor evaluation in accordance with an inclusive audiences approach. Products are designed to be easily edited and adapted for different audiences under a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license. To learn more, visit our Development Process page.


text:
Pizza-Only? Or Pasta, Too?
I really feel for Jutes Templo, owner of Gino's Brick Oven Pizza in Quezon City, Philippines. Based on the short Twitter snippet after the jump and on the rest of his recent twitter stream, it seems like he's wrestling with staying true to his pizza vision and giving the customers what they expect—in this case, pasta dishes.
From what I understand, the Philippines doesn't have a huge Neapolitan-pizza scene, so this has got to be even more of an uphill battle than in areas where customers are more familiar with the product.
Since I'm not a business-owner, I can't even imagine how hard this has got to be. But professional pizzaiolo Caleb Schiff of Pizzicletta chimes in here—oh, and Mario Batali does, too. Maybe some other pizzeria owners out there can share some advice.
If you visit the Gino's Facebook page, you'll see Templo looks like he's pouring a lot of love into his craft. And the pies in this photo gallery look rock solid.
@Mariobatali why did you separate pizzeria and osteria? Why didnt you just combine them?
— Jutes Templo (@jutey_boy) April 20, 2012
focus!!RT @jutey_boy: @Mariobatali why did you separate pizzeria and osteria? Why didnt you just combine them?"
— Mario Batali (@Mariobatali) April 20, 2012
@RebekahDenn @Mariobatali If you guys think i should scrap it and just focus on the pizza, i will in a heartbeat! @pauliegee @akuban
— Jutes Templo (@jutey_boy) April 20, 2012
This is where I picked up on the conversation, since Jutes @-mentioned me.
@jutey_boy I have no business experience. But the best pizzerias seem to focus just on pizza. Maybe some salds, limited apps
— Adam Kuban (@akuban) April 20, 2012
And then Caleb Schiff chimes in, who you may know from his series of posts chronicling his own journey opening a pizzeria.
— Caleb Schiff (@pizzicletta) April 20, 2012
And I love where Andrew Janjigian goes with this:
@akuban @jutey_boy Best pies are made by one or just a few (pizza auteur theory), selling just pies is almost the only way that can happen.
— Andrew Janjigian (@wordloaf) April 21, 2012
Jutes, good luck. Keep us updated on what you decide and how you're doing!
Gino's Brick Oven Pizza
2F 341 Katipunan Avenue, Loyola Heights QC (above Mercury Drug), 1108 Quezon City, Philippines +63 3813963; facebook.com/Ginosbrickovenpizza
All products linked here have been independently selected by our editors. We may earn a commission on purchases, as described in our affiliate policy.


text:
Pterodactyl Seen Near The World Trade Center?
Here at s8int.com, we never know where our next article of interest is coming from. We'd love to find some more great information on giants, but here we are with another pterosaur/pterodactyl story. It's not as if we don't have other interests and frankly, we're a bit worried about it. What we can say for sure is that we will not have any articles on UFO's--and bigfoot? Probably not.
One question we frequently hear is "where are the pictures"? Now that everyone has a camera on their telephones, we expect that the pictures will be coming along directly. But you know what;?--if you do snap a picture of say a bird with a fifteen to twenty foot wingspan-no one's going to believe its genuine anyway!
Here we produce an alleged photo of a giant bird/pterodactyl taken near the World Trade Center shortly after 9-11. We have to say, that first the probablity that the photo has not been faked is around say..50/50. Then, assuming its a genuine photo, the probablity is that it depicts only a normal sized bird whose giant size is only an optical illusion is is around 30% to 40%, meaning that in our minds the probability of this actually being the real photo of a giant bird or pteradactyl near the WTC is only 10 to 15 out of 1 hundred.
As usual, you will need to look at the photo and determine if its real in your own mind. We sent a copy of this photo along to a friend of the site who performs photo analyses, but we have not heard from him. We did note a kind of "aura" around the bird object under high magnification, but in fact the same aura was around the buildings in the photo and we doubt that they have been fradulently added.
Steve Moran, the Person Who Took the Photo (no, we don't subscribe to the "angel" theory) says the Following:
Steve Moran writes: "I live in New York City, and today I went to take pictures of the WTC's wreckage.
I shot this first picture of the rescue operation, looking south on Greenwich Street. When I got home and previewed my pictures on the computer, I noticed something in the one entitled "Down Greenwich 3" that was not in the scene when I took the photo.
Upon blowing up the questionable image (the second picture), it appeared to me to look like an angel hovering over the pile of debris and the rescuers. It couldn't be a pigeon or a seagull because being behind the building on the right, it would be too large.
Also, we don't have any vultures or pelicans here in NYC.
From the context of the photo, it looks to be about the size of a man, and is around 60 to 100 feet above the scene. I have other photos of this scene taken from the same angle that do not contain this image.
The way I intemperate the image is, it's either a guardian angel looking over the rescuers and those poor people still trapped beneath, or the Angel of Death hovering to collect the souls of the dying. I was using a Kodak DC4800 digital camera."
Okay, question: what is the probability that a giant bird or pterodactyl AND the terrorist attack on New York City both occurred at nearly the same time? Pretty close to zero, we'd have to say.
New Pterodactyl Claim at WTC
A totally different, totally unconnected writer is on the scene and claims to have multiple photos of a pterodactyl taken on 9-11, at the World Trade Center! This gentleman appears to have some kind of axe to grind--perhaps he doesn't believe terrorists attacked the World Trade Center--we didn't read all his material. What caught our attention was his "analysis" of the video indicating that a large bird creature flys across the video screen.
The Bird is a Pterodactyl?
It appears that we can fit about eight of the darker object alongside to equal the width of the North Tower (about 250 feet).
If the 8:1 ratio of a 250 foot wide building is correct that means that the darker object, the bird, is about the size of a Pterodactyl.
The Birds!
Alfred Hitchcock famously filmed his masterpiece The Birds using live birds on poor Tippie Hedren. However, what kind of birds did CNN show in their footage of the South Tower explosion? (The birds are analyzed in the next few pages.)
The pictures below are believed to be intended to be a bird because there are two other bird images in the same video sequence. Also, the movement of this object greatly resembles a bird....Source:9-11 Blog
Video Sequence
1, 2, 3, 4, 5 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36 37 38
Please Support the Research of S8int.com!
Since 2002, Chris Parker has done the majority of the research and writing of articles for s8int.com. If this site has been an encouragement to you, please donate to support Chris's ongoing research. (S8int.com is not incorporated and your donations may not be tax deductable.)


text:
Jamiroquai will kick the gigs off in spectacular style on Wednesday 20th October. After 15 years, 159 weeks on the UK singles chart, 232 weeks on the albums chart and more than 20 million album sales, Jamariquai will perform the hits and tracks from the forthcoming record Rock Dust Light Star, the first album in 5 years.
More Info - http://news.qthemusic.com/2010/08/q_awa ... n_sta.html
Ticket pre-sale from Monday 30th August 9AM, General sale starts Wesnesday 1st September 9AM - http://www.aloud.com/tickets/q-awards
(Sorry if there is already a topic for this gig)


text:
My OCD is showing.
Burning question of the day:
Harvey's 777 film developer.
I've read everything I can find at The Unblinking Eye and APUG. I know that I can buy 4 gallons each of developer and replenisher for $105 from Bluegrass Packaging in Kentucky. I know 2 people interested in dividing the order. I figure 4 gallons of 777 might last me the rest of my life. I better like it because I'll be using it a lot. If I really like it, I'll be selling my stash of D-76.
I would use Harvey's 777 for 135, 120 & 4x5 film. Traditional emulsions fit my eye and wallet best.
What say ye?
Thanks for helping a rookie.


text:
In Stock-Ships within 48 HoursGridMAX Ceiling Grid 4 ft. Wall Molding Cover in Satin Black requires easy, one-person installation. Simply snap over existing metal grid to change the look of a room at a fraction of the cost of other refurbishment solutions. Bold and dramatic, this matte black makes a statement in any space. It can be accented with primary colors as easily as it can with other neutrals.
Installation video and GridMAX ceiling grid installation guide.View Installation Guide
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about GridMAX ceiling grids.View Frequently Asked Questions
Zero VOC Emissions
No volatile organic compounds (VOC) emit from the panel. This means that our panels do not affect indoor air quality. This leads to safer, healthier, more comfortable buildings.
FDA Compliant
Our durable vinyl tiles comply with FDA regulations for use in food preparation and serving areas. This means that our tiles can be installed in areas where sanitation and cleanliness is a must.
Mold & Mildew Resistant
Our ceiling panels are constructed from materials that inhibit mold and mildew. This means our panels can be installed in a variety of environments where moisture is a concern.
Our panels are guaranteed not to water-stain, bow, swell or rot. They are ideal for use in moist and humid environments like basements.
Class A Fire Rated
All of our ceiling tiles have a 'Class A' FSI and SDI fire rating per ASTM E84. Our tiles are rated for surface burning characteristics, flame spread, and smoke development.


text:
Washed Cashmere Travel Blanket
The Voyage can be whatever you want it to be – sized for optimum versatility and woven in 100% cashmere, it's the ideal accessory for modern living. Generously proportioned, it's perfect as a lightweight travel blanket, but works just as well as a stylish, oversized scarf. Available in three colourways, the luxurious Voyage features a graphic contrast stripe design, and is washed as part of the finishing process for increased softness and wearability.
- 100% Cashmere
- 130x180cm approx
- Free shipping worldwide
- Woven in our mill in Scotland


text:
Elderon wrote:Now where the Megablocks is everybody!?
Elderon wrote:I say we call the town in the south by the river Ainesford. A particulary good name bcause a ford is a shallow place for crossing a river. So it is a ford used frequently by a guy/girl named Aines Cool
Teherean wrote:Hey everyone,
I just asked Elderon by PM to help me finish up naming and making our map. We'll use as many of the suggested names as possible.
Reason for this is because I just want to get this done, really. If we finish our map we can focus on other fun stuff.
Also, build stuff for the introduction challenge! 2 points basically for free! You can't pass that one up!
Elderon wrote:Didn't get a PM...
so we'll see.wobnam wrote:...we have a few too many names that start with a normal word and end in -burg, -port, -borg, -haven etc., and too few entirely made-up names...
Griffon wrote:I'm having a remark, being that I think that only one lake is not enough. It would be more natural if there were to be more i.m.h.o..
Otherwise great work Elderon.
Return to Roleplay and LEGO gaming
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
During the course of Jodorowsky's Dune's amazing run at The Little, we invited artists to submit a design based on the film. After all, a big part of the film is the super cool concept art, so we wanted to see what you would add to the collection! Here are all of the entries, the first three taking first, second, and third place in the contest, respectively. The rest of the entries are in no particular order - based only on their file titles!
To view the slideshow, just click the first image, and then scroll through the entire set of images.
Thank you all who participated - we feel privileged to know so many talented artists! You're great, and even though it was really tough sorting through so many awesome pieces, it was also a lot of fun - thank you :)