text:
The Lariat Online Archives
For the latest news from The Baylor Lariat, visit http://www.baylorlariat.com.
Welcome to The Baylor Lariat Online Archives. The links below provide access to the archive of online Baylor Lariat content from 1995-2010. Archives are provided for news content, images and documents.
Looking for The Baylor Lariat web site?
The Baylor Lariat web site is maintained at http://www.baylorlariat.com including online articles from 2011 to the present.
News Archives
News archives for The Baylor Lariat online content are available from 1995-2010.
Image Archives
Archives of images presented through the online Baylor Lariat from 2004-2011.
Document Archives
Archives of documents presented through the online Baylor Lariat from 2006-2012.


text: SAN FRANCISCO --A construction worker was injured when he fell about 12 feet after he was hit by a crane in San Francisco's South of Market neighborhood this morning, a fire department employee said. The incident was reported at 8:11 a.m. in the 500 block of Howard Street near First Street, San Francisco fire Capt. Niels Tangherlini said. When firefighters arrived at the scene, they were told that the worker had been hit by part of a crane, causing him to fall, an employee with the fire chief's office said. The employee said the man was alert and talking when medical crews reached him. He was taken by ambulance to San Francisco General Hospital.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Was she still a practicing Christian? Her faith, she said, had sustained her through a life-threatening, three-year bout with cancer that went into remission in 2008, after radiation treatment and seven surgeries. She said she attends services, irregularly, at an Episcopal Church near her home, in Arlington, a town northwest of Cambridge. "Religion is absolutely central to who I am in every way," she said. "I spend most of my time on it. It's how I structure my interior life. I use its materials when I think about ethics and politics."
Among the many controversies barnacling King's discovery is whether she went public too soon. In view of its explosive content, might it have been more responsible to wait for definitive word of its authenticity, legal status and provenance? The case of the last major Gnostic discovery offers no straightforward answer. In the early 2000s, the National Geographic Society assembled a team of experts to piece together nearly 1,000 scraps of papyrus into the first known copy of the "The Gospel of Judas," a Gnostic text lost for some 17 centuries. Before making an announcement, the experts, who were sworn to secrecy, seemed to take every precaution: radiocarbon dating, ink tests, handwriting and content analyses.
When the society announced the find at an April 2006 news conference, it created a tidal wave of publicity: Its translation depicted Judas not as the traitor of lore, but as a hero who turns Jesus in at the Savior's own bidding and who then ascends, as a reward, to heaven. But within a year, scholars identified significant problems with the translation that cast doubt on the society's headline-grabbing portrayal. The innocuous-sounding word "spirit"—used to describe Judas—should instead have been translated as "demon," and Judas was not set apart "for" the holy generation but "from" it—a world of difference. National Geographic disputed the criticism, then quietly published a revised translation. Some academics criticized the secrecy surrounding the project, saying that allowing outside scholars earlier access would have produced a more accurate—if perhaps less sensational—interpretation.
"The Gospel of Jesus' Wife" may serve as a test case for that more open approach. As we descended the steps after her talk in Rome, I asked King about the alternative intepretations proposed by her colleagues during a short question and answer session. "This is exactly what we do," she said, alluding to the argument and counterargument by which scholars grope toward truth. During her talk King had invited scholars to Harvard to examine the fragment firsthand. "This is the first word," she said of her paper, "not the last word."
But if scientific tests show that the text is a fake, the last word could come fast—and with scant forgiveness. "If it's a forgery," King told one newspaper, "it's a career breaker."
After flying back from Italy, I e-mailed Kevin J. Madigan, co-editor of the Harvard Theological Review and an associate dean at the divinity school. "Everything is now on hold until we are able, with Professor King's help and by scientific dating, to establish the authenticity of the text," he replied, saying the journal also was interested in "further verification from Coptological papyrologists and grammarians."
As of late October, the results of a radiocarbon dating test and ink analysis were still pending.
I wanted to hear from Elaine Pagels, a Princeton professor who is one of the world's foremost authorities on the Gnostic gospels. Pagels and King had worked together on a 2007 book about the gospel of Judas, and remain friends and colleagues. Pagels told me over the phone that she had little doubt about the authenticity of the papyrus King had studied, but Pagels wondered about the decision to call it a "gospel," which to Pagels implies a text professing to chronicle real events in Jesus' life. It could just as easily be a "dialogue text," in which followers relate often symbolic visions from Jesus, or even what some commentators have called "fan fiction."
"At least 99 percent of this text is missing," Pagels told me. "Calling it a gospel, I'm sorry, I don't understand that except to make it sound more, well—what's the word?—important. It's much more sensational than what we can infer."


text:
General Terms of Use – BeSonic.com
Version: 30 April 2006
NOTE: This is a translation of the general terms and conditions of BeSonic! Note, that only the German version is legally binding to all German and international BeSonic users.
1) General provisions
Besonic GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter: "provider") operates an Internet platform (www.besonic.com, hereinafter: "platform") at the besonic.com domain. This platform can be used by artists to promote and distribute their works (music, texts, images – hereinafter: "content"). Subject to the agreement between the provider and the individual artist and the associated rights granted, content may be played or viewed online, and/or downloaded and stored locally on a computer exclusively for personal use; further copies of the content may also be made exclusively for personal use. Persons accessing the platform shall be referred to hereinafter as "users". By accessing the platform, users indicate their agreement with the present General Terms of Use.
The platform features free uses as well as areas subject to payment and/or registration. For example, users have the opportunity to download content and a selection of web radios. These terms govern the general legal relationship between users and the provider and the general terms for use of the platform by users.
Artists may use the platform in a variety of ways. Artists may find a detailed description of the nature and scope of the available uses in the FAQ under the "User Profiles" menu item. Information on the various user profiles may be viewed there online at any time.
2) Uploads
Uploading content is subject to the users registration with the provider. Artists registered on the platform may upload content which is appropriate in their opinion. This content is generally approved by the provider prior to publication. The provider reserves the right to refuse publication of content without stating a reason, or to remove content from the platform. Claims in this regard shall be excluded.
At times of heavy data traffic, the provider may only check a sample of the uploaded content. The provider therefore cannot accept responsibility for the correctness, completeness, relevance or legality of the content. Any user who deems published content to be objectionable or illegal may report it to the provider. The provider will then check and delete the content as appropriate.
The provider states his willingness to publish content uploaded by users on the platform in accordance with the provisions of the present Agreement and have it promoted by the BeSonic Community and the platforms various channels.
When registering as a nonmember of a recording industry or royalty collection organization (GEMA, RIAA, ASCAP, BMI, SACEM, BUMRA, STEMRA, etc.) no rights to the uploaded material may be held by any such organization. Different terms – and a separate pricing system for providing music tracks for premium downloads – apply to members of royalty collection organizations (see "User Profiles").
(1) What may be uploaded?
Users may only upload content for which they hold all rights – especially copyrights – or for which they can produce a prior written permission by all holders of rights to the work. This is not a problem in the case of content created by users. Artists with recording contracts, however, generally transfer their rights to the recorded material to the record company and therefore may NOT distribute their music on the platform. As a rule, such artists must obtain permission from their record companies first. Users who are members of recording industry or copyright watchdog organizations must observe the specific terms and conditions of the relevant organization. For example, different terms – and a separate pricing system for providing music tracks for premium downloads – apply to GEMA members (see "User Profiles").
(2) Cover versions
Cover versions of songs by other artists may not be published without the written permission of the relevant music publisher or the artist and/or composer and/or other rights holders. The performance and publication of such songs is even subject to GEMA fees and royalties. Cover versions may therefore only be uploaded to the platform as password-protected lo-fi streaming work samples for exclusively personal use. Users who disclose passwords in the platforms forum or anywhere else are granting free access, which is tantamount to unauthorized publication. Please note that we also check titles, copyright holders and composers when checking data against the databases of the relevant organizations. In cases of attempted misrepresentation (e.g. if a user attempts to take credit for a song by a different artist) or lack of clarity with regard to ownership of rights, the provider reserves the right to delete or temporarily disable titles or the affected user account. The titles or account may be re-enabled once the situation has been clarified and/or a suitable release has been submitted. Users herewith agree to bear all costs incurred or royalty payments that become due as a result of the misrepresentation. Any further liability claims by the provider, especially with regard to damages, remain unaffected.
(3) Remixes
Remixes using original music or original lyrics may not be published on the platform. Exceptions are subject to the prior written permission of all rights holders. Such authorization must be submitted to the provider before uploading. In cases of attempted misrepresentation (e.g. if a user attempts to take credit for a song by a different artist) or lack of clarity with regard to ownership of rights, the provider reserves the right to delete or temporarily disable titles or the affected user account. The titles or account may be re-enabled once the situation has been clarified and/or a suitable release has been submitted. Users herewith agree to bear all costs incurred or royalty payments that become due as a result of the misrepresentation. Any further liability claims by the provider, especially with regard to damages, remain unaffected.
(4) Use of samples
Copyright law does not permit any exceptions in this regard. The frequently-heard rumor that copyright law condones the use of 6-second samples of copyrighted material without the permission of the author/composer is legally baseless. The above provisions under (3) shall apply correspondingly.
(5) Data comparison with royalty collection organizations
Registered BeSonic artists authorize BeSonic to compare their user data to the member databases of the GEMA or other royalty collection organizations. This is necessary to ensure that incorrect information with regard to membership in such organizations can be identified and corrected promptly by the provider. The provider deems the provision of incorrect information with regard to membership in such an organization as grounds for immediate exclusion of the artist from the platform. The affected artist agrees to bear all costs incurred in such cases. Any further liability claims by the provider remain unaffected.
3) Downloads
Registered artists may offer uploaded content to the public for download, either free or as premium content subject to charges. The "Special Terms of Use for Premium Content" available in the "About" section govern the use of premium downloads.
Payments for downloads are handled via an external service provider. By using the payment service, users also agree to the payment service providers general terms of use, general terms and conditions, and notice periods. It is the responsibility of the user to obtain information on the range of services and terms and conditions of the payment service provider. This information is available at (http://www.firstgate.com/ www.paypal.com).
With regard to payment processing and accounting of the content and rights obtained by the user, a contractual relationship exists solely between the user and the payment service provider. BeSonic is not involved in the contractual relationship between the user and payment service provider.
Users undertake to ensure that their computers meet the technical requirements for downloading. Users will have the opportunity to repeat the download if the process is interrupted for technical reasons. If the download has not completed after several attempts, users are asked to contact email@example.com.
With their payments, users are granted nontransferable rights to exclusively personal, not public, use of the works. The scope of use depends on the rights granted the user in connection with the individual work.
The content available on the platform is subject to the rights of the copyright holders and the performing artists. Provision of content to third parties, rental, sale, public storage and/or provision, licensing to third parties, commercial use and/or performance is prohibited. Storage of content provided solely as a stream is prohibited. Users are liable for all infringements, including those resulting from negligence and/or those facilitated by the user. In accepting this liability, users release the provider from all claims by third parties.
Due to the legal situation existing at the time of writing of the present General Terms of Use (April 2006), titles registered with a royalty collection organization may be uploaded from outside of Germany, however, they may only be offered for download within Germany. When downloading such titles, users confirm that they are located in Germany at the time of the download. As the provider intends to concluded contractual agreements with further royalty collection organizations, the provider reserves the right to adapt the present General Terms of Use at any time to reflect changes to the legal situation. These changes shall take effect at the time of publication on the providers platform.
4) Liability
The provider assumes no liability for damages arising from the publication of content which has not been released by the copyright holder or which is protected against free access. The artist bears the sole responsibility and assumes liability for such infringements.
The provider has no influence on the current and future structure of linked content. The provider therefore assumes no liability for the design and content of third-party pages or websites at the destination of direct or indirect links on the platform. This exemption covers all links, references and recommendations by artists, as well as third-party entries (artist guestbooks) on the providers Internet platform.
By using the platform, artists undertake not to use the direct-upload option to upload content that is known to be false, imprecise, abusive, vulgar, obscene, threatening, or of a sexual nature, or material that affects or attacks the privacy of individuals or violates existing laws. Users also agree to only upload content for which they hold the copyright, or content that is freely available.
Artists are responsible for the content they upload and release the provider and associated companies of all liability vis-à-vis third parties that may result from the uploaded content. The provider has the right to provide information on artists and/or users, such as names and addresses, to third parties in case of violations of the law or legal action related to content uploaded by artists and/or users. The provider also has the right to terminate business relationships to artists who do not observe the General Terms of Use of the platform without notice.
The provider cannot be held liable for server failures or other technical impairment of the platform, or for delays with regard to uploading or updating of works. The provider also cannot be held liable for the correctness, completeness or currency of the published content. This general exemption does not apply to willful actions by the provider.
The provider reserves the right to temporarily shut down the platform at any time for maintenance work or other reasons. Claims may not be put forward as a result of such a shutdown.
5) Other provisions
The provider reserves the right to change the present General Terms of Use at any time. Artists will be notified of the changes in advance. The changes shall be deemed accepted if the artist does not object in writing. The provider must receive the objection within 14 working days of the announcement of the changes. In case of objections to changes to the General Terms of Use, both sides have the right to terminate the relationship without notice.
By registering and/or using the platform, artists and users express their agreement with the display of advertising.
Should an individual provision of the present General Terms of Use be ineffective or become ineffective at a later date, this shall not affect the validity of the remainder of the terms. The ineffective provision shall be replaced by one which comes closest to achieving the desired economic effect in the mutual interest of the contractual parties.
The contractual relationship between the provider, artists and users shall be governed by German law. The UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods is excluded. The place of performance for the parties is Düsseldorf, Germany. To the extent permissible, Düsseldorf, Germany, shall be the exclusive place of jurisdiction for any disagreements arising from or in connection with the present General Terms of Use.
besonic.com Data Protection Declaration
Version: April 2006
Valid for all the listeners and artists (hereinafter referred to as "Users") of the services of Besonic GmbH & Co. KG (hereinafter referred to as "Supplier"), accessible via the "besonic.com" domain. The Supplier shall provide the User an Internet platform (www.besonic.com, hereinafter referred to as "Platform") for reproducing, distributing and promoting its music.
With this Data Protection Declaration, we are hereby informing you in accordance with the respective legal regulations, of the personal and non-personal data concerning your person, which is collected, stored, processed and transmitted.
BeSonic regards the protection of your personal data as an important objective. Therefore the collection, storage, processing or transmission of the data concerning our customers and Users shall always be effected in agreement with the Data Protection laws and other such regulations valid for our field of responsibility, and particularly in accordance with the regulations of the German Federal Data Protection Act (BDSG), the German Information and Telecommunication Act (IuTDG) and the German Teleservices Act (TDSG).
1) Consent to processing personal data
Once entered, we shall store the personal data submitted by you in the application for utilization. Furthermore, and as a general rule, only the personal data needed for the intended use, i.e. within the limits of the regular use of the platform, is collected and recorded.
Your data will not be passed on to third persons. In the event of an online transaction, your personal data will be deleted at the latest upon termination of the legal warranty period. In the case of storing commercial data (e.g. resulting from the sale of downloads), it is legally stipulated that it must be archived beyond the period of the actual BeSonic membership. This commercial data shall only be released by BeSonic within the limits of the legal obligations, i.e. in the event of a legal action or a well-founded suspicion of misuse or fraud. Other statutory provisions shall remain unaffected thereby.
For the rest, your data will be deleted at the latest upon termination of your contractual relationship with us, and when we no longer require your data for accounting purposes.
Calls for services against payment, and all payment and accounting procedures similarly render the storage of personal data necessary. These procedures are handled on BeSonic via an independent Payment Service Provider. The conditions for utilization and General Terms of Delivery and Payment of the PSP shall similarly be accepted by you; however, they must be explicitly confirmed separately in the registration, once again. Here, a separate notice of termination must also be given. Basically, BeSonic shall not be included in the legal relations between the User and the Payment Service Provider. For them, the data protection regulations of the Payment Service Provider shall be valid.
In addition to the existing data protection declarations and the information on data protection, each registered BeSonic User shall declare himself/herself in agreement to his/her personal User data being synchronized with the Member Database of the GEMA [society for musical performing and mechanical reproduction rights] or that of another performance rights organization. This is necessary in order for us to detect and correct any incorrect data regarding a membership in a performance rights organization.
2) Consent to processing non-personal data
Each access to the servers, websites and databases of the services reached via the Platform are recorded by continuous logging. Concerned here is non-personal data, e.g. the IP address of the requesting computer, date and time, requested function, URL, etc.. We reserve the right to conduct anonymized statistics on all the activities on the BeSonic Platform and to evaluate these for marketing purposes.
Logging in to your personal User sector is doomed to failure if you have deactivated receiving cookies. You must switch on the cookies on the browser so that you are recognized by our server at login. Otherwise anyone could gain access to your personal sector. In this way, access rights and the exchange of data between your computer and the BeSonic platform are synchronized and enabled. Therefore, for proper operation (above all) of the personalized User sector, repeatable identification of the User is essential. Nothing other than the respective Login ID is stored in our cookie.
3) Consent to and possibility for canceling data storage
Upon entering your personal data and accepting this Data Protection Declaration you declare yourself in agreement to the collection, storage, processing and transmission of your data in accordance with the above Data Protection Declaration. You explicitly declare this acceptance when entering your data in the Application for Utilization and/or when using the Platform.
You have the possibility of calling up and printing out the content of your acceptance (this text) at any time. Furthermore, you have the right to obtain information free of charge on the data stored concerning your person. In this case, please contact us under the email address: firstname.lastname@example.com
Amendments to this Data Protection Declaration are updated on this page online and sent to you for your information in electronic form per email to the email address you have provided. They shall be valid as accepted unless you have filed a complaint either in writing or per email. The complaint must be filed to BeSonic within 14 days of the amendment being made known.
You have the right to cancel your acceptance to the collection, storage, processing or transmission of your data at any time with effect in the future. You may send us your cancellation in writing to the office address named in the imprint.
The cancellation of your acceptance is equivalent to termination without notice of the entire contractual relationship between the User and the Supplier.


text:
Tian-Ren Chen
Tian-Ren, 17, lives in Loughborough and attends a local school there, where he is doing his A-levels and hoping to apply for Computer Science at University.
He first came across Go on the internet and has since then has become slightly addicted to the game. He mainly learnt Go by playing games online and a bit of self-teaching.
Tian-Ren has won the British Youth Go championship in 2009, 2010 and 2012 and has represented the UK in a Japan-Europe Go exchange project in 2009 as well as the WMSG 2012 in Lille.
August 2012
|Status: Active


text:
AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta for Windows®
This article provides information on the latest posting of the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta Driver.
This particular software suite updates the AMD Catalyst™ Display Driver and the AMD Catalyst™ Control Center. This unified driver has been updated, and is designed to provide enhanced performance and reliability.
Package Contents
The AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta Driver contains the following:
The AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta Driver can be downloaded from the following links:
Installing The AMD Catalyst™ Software Driver For detailed instructions on how to correctly uninstall or install the AMD Catalyst™ Software Suite, please refer to the following instructional resources:
AMD Product Compatibility
The AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta Driver is compatible with the following AMD products.
AMD APU Product Family Compatibility
AMD APU series codenamed "Kaveri", "Godavari" and "Carrizo" are only supported by AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta on Windows® 7 (32 & 64-bit), Windows® 8.1 (64-bit) and Windows® 10 (64-bit).
AMD Mobility Radeon™ Family Compatibility
AMD Catalyst™ Mobility driver is a notebook reference graphics driver with limited support for system vendor specific features.
Compatible Operating Systems
AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta is designed to support the following Microsoft Windows platforms:
Highlights of AMD Catalyst™ 15.11.1 Beta Windows Driver
Performance Optimizations
Includes quality and performance optimizations for the following titles:
Known Issues:
AMD Issue Reporting Form
This driver release incorporates suggestions received through the AMD Issue Reporting Form. To provide us with your feedback, visit the
AMD Issue Reporting Form.


text:
MATTOON, Ill.—If finding a high school ring doesn't seem like a big deal consider this: Until a few days ago, the last time Dick Diedrich saw his ring he was living in suburban Chicago with his parents and Harry Truman was in the White House.
Diedrich, 82, now has his class of 1949 ring from J. Sterling Morton High School in Cicero thanks to a Waukesha, Wis., man who returned it to him after finding it with a metal detector in a lake near his home.
The ring's journey back to its proper owner in Illinois began with Mike Geiger's phone call earlier this month to the Mattoon home of Dick Diedrich and his wife of 60 years, Doris.
"He said, 'I think I have something that goes back to your high school years," Dick Diedrich said. "At that point the story with the ring popped into my head."
It seems that back in high school, Diedrich exchanged rings with his then-sweetheart, Doris. He said she only took his ring off "when they were dissecting frogs" in biology class.
In mid-1948, Doris put it on a shelf to wash her hands after biology class and when she turned around the ring was gone, as was another girl in the washroom.
"She was quite confident it got stolen," Diedrich told The Associated Press.
That's how things stood until Geiger called. He explained to Diedrich that he was using a metal detector at a lake near his home when he discovered the ring and pulled it from the water. "It really was in excellent shape for being so old," said Diedrich.
Gieger did a little detective work, Diedrich explained. He contacted the school's alumni association and was told that out of the 1949 class of about 1,500 students, there were two graduates with the initials R.D., including Richard "Dick" Deidrich.
Geiger called the other R.D., but he wasn't very friendly, so he called Diedrich, the newspaper reported. Believing he had the right R.D., he mailed Diedrich the ring.
Diedrich said he wanted to send Geiger a reward, "but he said he was just pleased to be able to return it." He sent him one anyway, along with a nice letter.
Deidrich has continued to do research to make sure that the ring is, in fact, his. But he said Geiger is convinced the ring is in the hands of the rightful owner.
"'It's your ring' he told me. 'Keep it and enjoy it,'" Diedrich said. "So the bottom line is, I'm now sitting here at 82 years old with my class ring 63 years later."
Information from: Mattoon Journal-Gazette, http://www.jg-tc.com


text:
*Simeon Shai at 24 years old:
By Christie Metz
In 1991 I saw Shai+ for the first time during the Arabian Show in Scottsdale, Arizona. Henry and I had made the decision to begin breeding these fabulous and magical horses so I was attending the show in order to "learn" more about the Arabian horse. Of course I knew next to nothing but I recognized "special" when I saw Shai+!!! It was an unforgettable moment when he entered the show ring. He carried his tail like a flag, a dark silken fountain, his coat shone in the sun and at times he seemed to be a bronze sculpture so perfect was his outline when he struck a pose. Shai+ exhibited such pride in his carriage and truly seemed to enjoy showing. When he left the ring I followed him back to the stalls at Vantage Point Farm and booked our first straight Egyptian mare, Glorietasayonaara (Ansata Abu Nazeer x Glorieta Shalima) to him for the 1991 season.
Impressions like the one Shai+ made that day stay with you forever, they enter your heart. I think there is a permanent etching of him there on mine and the emotion I feel about him has grown along with respect for him as a horse. Life is serendipitous and yes, we began to stand Shai ten years later beginning in 2001 at Silver Maple Farm in Naples, Florida. He came to us at the age of seventeen and we have continued to appreciate what is so very special about this stallion but we have also learned by living with Shai+ what exactly it means to live around a legend; the treasure and measure of this stallion. Not just through the venue of the show ring but what traits and characteristics he has been able to pass forward to his foals. The foals have a harmony and balance of structure, exotic beauty, athleticism and most of all the wise minds plus a pleasing personality that seems to know just what you need and want from them. Always they are willing to work.
Shai+ has accomplished wonderful success in the show ring, winning the United States and Canadian National Championships, Scottsdale Supreme Champion Stallion and World Champion Stallion at the Salon De Cheval in Paris, France in 1991. All of these accomplishments happened within a ten month period of time an unequalled feat. His kindness shines out of his eyes and even though he enjoys the adulation of a crowd he is not aloof and is always happy to meet and greet humans.
The purebred straight Egyptian Arabian stallion *Simeon Shai+ from the land "Down Under" has lived at Silver Maple Farm for the last seven years and his impact on our lives continues to amaze and delight us. In 2004 Henry and I registered Shai in the name of Silver Maple Farm. We feel honored that we are his stewards. Physically he seems and looks much the same as when I first saw him in 1991 except he is even more beautiful. Stuart Vesty photographed him in 2007 and was so happy to see that he is aging well. Honestly, I think Stuart wondered why we were bringing this decrepit old stallion down to the Santa Ynez river to take a photo; imagine his surprise! There are some white hairs on Shai's face that make me tear up when I realize he is truly twenty four years old even though he rarely acts his age. Shai+ makes us smile even on the worst day and has enriched us in many ways; especially through the people he has brought into our lives.
His breeder Marion Richmond of Simeon Stud in Sidney Australia keeps tabs on her "Son", Gerry Alexander and Bruce Clark of BruMarBa Arabian Stud fame and of course Ron Palelek of Vantage Point Farm. They are the three men who originally brought Shai to the USA and formed the Shai Alliance. In addition there are the many, many people who have bred to Shai over all the years; we never tire of hearing about their foals especially how much they love their Shai foals and how enjoyable they find them. In addition trainers who we have sent Shai progeny to say to us "Send all the Shai ones to me please"!
On Arabian Horse Data Source it lists Shai+ as having 457 first generation foals, with an almost even split between colts and fillies. His second generation progeny listing is over 1000. Shai+ himself earned the points to become a "Legion of Honor" stallion within the Arabian Horse Association. He is recognized by the Arabian Horse World magazine as a "Sire of Significance" for his contribution as a sire; with champions on most continents and in over ten countries. Henry won the first National championship trophy for Silver Maple Farm with a *Simeon Shai+ great granddaughter, Om El Shadream (Dreamcacther SMF (BB Thee Renegade x Shaia+) x Om El Shadina by Sanadik El Shaklan.
On October 4, 2008 we gave a birthday party for Shai at Silver Maple Farm; over 100 people came to help us celebrate this fine stallion's life and the legacy of his progeny. We presented seventeen horses who were direct progeny, grand get or great grand get under saddle, loose and in hand to the appreciation of the crowd. It was amazing to even Henry and me to realize his influence on our breeding program over the last seventeen years. One guest commented that" he wondered if this many people would show up for his birthday"? During the luncheon we toasted Shai and at the end of the presentation he was turned loose for all of us to enjoy. I believe he knew the day was in tribute to him and he enjoyed every minute; including his birthday cake while being sung Happy Birthday. He is still the King at Silver Maple Farm; "Long live the King!"
For more photos from the Party, please visit


text: Sarah here! Your friendly mid-day host at the best New Rock Alternative Station around..a.k.a WRRV. Originally from Florida I made the crazy move to NY over a decade ago and never looked back. Graduating from Marist College in 2007 I was fortunate enough to join the WRRV team as a weekend host...eventually earning my current and by far favorite spot. Outside the station I love, love, love my cats (yeah I'm a crazy cat lady), I love to travel the world but also love and appreciate all the Hudson Valley has to offer...it kicks butt to live in a place that churns out culinary masters and brew masters! Yum! Be sure to tune in every weekday with me 10am-3pm as I play rockin' music, make bad jokes and get you through your workday. Don't forget to send in your requests for the naked lunch at noon...after all I need your help to fill my show with great music!


text:
Bandai America Sparks a Gold Rush with New Limited Edition
Golden Tamagotchi® Connection® Virtual Pet
Exclusive Golden Tamagotchi Not Available in Stores;
Fans Can Win One Via Golden Month Fan Celebration at Tamagotchi.com
(Cypress, CA September 28, 2006) For the first time in Tamagotchi history, Bandai America Inc. inventor and pioneer of the worldwide virtual pet toy phenomenon has designed and manufactured a special edition Tamagotchi to reward fans of all ages for their support. Dubbed the Golden Tamagotchi, this limited edition toy will never be sold in stores, and only 2,000 units have been handcrafted and individually numbered for distribution in the United States.
What better way to thank our loyal fans after all these years than by creating the first limited edition Tamagotchi for the U.S. that can either be played with or left in its special packaging as an exclusive collectors item, said Michael Riley, vice president of marketing, Bandai America. With a toy with this kind of exclusivity, theres going to be a tremendous gold rush among kids to get their hands on one.
To score a Golden Tamagotchi, kids can log onto Tamagotchi.com throughout October to participate in Golden Month, a month-long celebration being thrown by the Tamagotchi King. After correctly answering the fun trivia question of the day, fans will qualify for a daily random drawing. Over a 30 day period October 2-31 a total of 300 Golden Tamagotchis will be awarded, with a list of the winners posted on the site at the end of each week.
In addition to the Golden Month festivities, kids can increase their chances of claiming an elusive Golden Tamagotchi by tuning in to Radio Disney through the end of the year and participating in their call-in contests (check www.radiodisney.com for local station listings).
New Limited Edition Golden Tamagotchi Connection
Started by Admin , Sep 29 2006 01:25 PM
Posted 29 September 2006 - 01:25 PM ( #1 )
Formal press release received from Bandai regarding the Golden Tamagotchi giveaways sponsored by Bandai...
Started29 Sep 2006
Last Post01 Nov 2006
Posted 01 November 2006 - 03:39 PM ( #2 )
Quick update on the Golden Tamagotchi giveaway... The contest at Tamagotchi.com has ended now. There were some technical difficulties which prevented them from posting more of the winners names but (we are told) the names should be coming up soon.
Hope somebody was lucky enough to win one of these!
Hope somebody was lucky enough to win one of these!


text:
Interview with Journalist Paul Kimmage After Lance Quits Doping Case
Interview with USADA CEO Travis Tygart on Decision to Strip Armstrong of Titles
The remark that he passed hundreds of doping tests with "flying colors" as referenced on AP is nothing but an extraordinarily lie. He's said this again and again so many times and people have run away with it to create their own fairtale of the reality.
The fact of the matter is that neither did he pass all the tests and neither was he tested 500 or 600 times as he claims.
This post by Race Radio points clearly to the data
What he should do? Oh, that type is not capable of doing what they should do.
Is he guilty, or not? Winning seven times in a field full of dopers... Well, what's the most economical explanation?
This has not just to do with Armstrong. The entire US Postal conspiracy is being exposed here. I'm going to drink lots tonight...ReplyDelete
And I would like to add UCI's involvement in it all. Especially concerning those secret "donations" Armstrong made to them.Delete
Yes, a "Field full of dopers" was his competition, it's true...except for the ones who were caught and disgraced, their lives ruined, while Lance sat self-righteously on his throne of lies and made millions. And yes, history can't be rewritten. And that is really a shame.ReplyDelete
Greg Lemond.....The only American winner of the Tour de France has a gut stitch from all the laughing he is doing.ReplyDelete
"Greg Lemond.....The only American winner of the Tour de France". Oh, I do like the sound of that after the manipulations of Armstrong and the venality of Trek. Trek went so low as to remove all existence of the Lemond brand from their website, so that I have to look elsewhere for specs to my 2006 Croix de Fer. No other maker does that. Sorry Gary Fisher, I won't buy a bike from you either, as you are a Trek division.Delete
"Plenty of other seeds are being sown on the ground that will form the future of American cycling." I don't believe that they will not cheat.
Cycling... I used to be into Sumo when I was in Japan (and that's been exposed for match-fixing)... I'm done with all pro-sports. I do my own stuff, and never go to watch sports, nor watch it on TV. Don't even get me started on the five-ring circus (Olympics). I suggest everyone else should do the same, or accept doping, fixing, and pay-offs to judges (hello skating, gymnastics, judo...). Too much money is involved.Delete
My comment on Fatcyclist :
" @irnldy that Lance withdrew from the " Spat " with USADA shows courage ! He is thinking of those who work with " LiveSTRONG Foundation " by setting aside his personal feelings !
Thanks to those like " Team Fatty " by October 2012 over $US500M will have been raised for the Foundation to help " Those in need "! Try and find any other foundation that has achieved so much in such a short time ?
As to Cycling's colourful history , and particularly the TDF , you will have to go through the first 20 of each year's edition to find those who have not been found wanting by those with a " Tall Poppy knocking attitude "!
Bjarne Riis stuck his head above the parapet and was told he was no longer going to be recognized by ASO as a Winner , that did not last long , could it be that his Team mate , who COULD replace Lance on 3 podiums , was considered less desirable ?
LiveSTRONG will continue to grow because it is populated by " motivated and dedicated people "! Lance will be remembered for many things including " Inspiring People " !
As an Aussie i have to remind you all that Alan Bond successfully took the America's Cup to Perth and before long there were those who found a way to send him to Prison for careless business practices . Now that he has fought back and brought a little stability to his life once again , he has lost his Wife in a Drowning incident .
Lance also will emerge from the current quandary and no doubt his family will enjoy many years of being recognised as " role models " by those benefiting from the " LiveSTRONG Foundation !
WHEN the going gets tough , the Tough get going ! Lance will look back at this week's decision and know he was right to draw the line at this time !
So there are those who spent years hoping that a " Tall Poppy " would be cut down , hey you , what is going to be your next target ?
Sad to say that Lance being removed means that someone moves up AND are they any better than he ?
Until an " Amnesty " is called in ALL SPORTS , so that those with a history can declare themselves , Sport will be a quagmire and ALL results will be picked over by naysayers !
An Amnesty with NO PENALTY , if complied with by due date , BUT with " Life TIME Bans " for the Athlete and their retinue of helpers , if they choose not to reveal their transgressions and are subsequently found out by whistleblowers .
Time the past was buried and a NEW Clean Sheet was opened FOR ALL !
Thanks for a great post (and website). Having seen Greg LeMond's performance up close in both the 85 and 86 tours and knowing what he had to go through in the last ten years just pains me to no end. I think he showed a lot of courage (as well as the Andreus and others involved in this sad affair). I get some satisfaction knowing he's again the only American to win the Tour and that Bernard Hinualt's results in the Tour are not eclipsed anymore as well.ReplyDelete


text: Job Discussion Forums :: View topic - i made it! Hooray! Get TEFL Certified & Start Your Adventure Today! Job Discussion Forums"The Internet's Meeting Place for ESL/EFL Students and Teachers from Around the World!" FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in i made it! Hooray! Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> France View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message michellemJoined: 31 May 2005Posts: 29 Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2005 4:07 pm Post subject: i made it! Hooray! hello everyone, i arrived in France on July 14th after a long; boring trip. I got my Carte de sejour on July 21 and am looking for a job. I didn't have to make an appointment at the prefecture like some of the posters here said they hqd to. I just walked in with my husband and walked out with it 90 minutes later. no problem. I remember it being much harder last time. JOb hunting in the summer is hard work. Especially since I have a teaching degree and many schools are closed for the holidays. Does anyone know if I have to get my diplomas homologué at the rectorat to work in the private school system? Is it worth the effort or will they just look at my diplomas + experience as is? Any info would be very helpful. Thanks Michelle in Taverny Back to top stupidfathobbitJoined: 18 Apr 2005Posts: 2Location: Kent UK Posted: Sun Jul 31, 2005 8:36 pm Post subject: Hi ! I take it you re not an EU citizen ? I have just found a job teaching English in a private school in France. I am French but qualified as a teacher in the UK. All I did was translate my CV, picked up the Pages Jaunes and sent letters to all private schools in the area (with a stamped addressed enveloppe !). A lot of disappoinment, but eventually two interviews and an offer for a one year temporary maternity replacement. It was suggested they would have been happy enough to employ someone with a French Licence. Of course, they now get a very experienced teacher for a ridiculous bottom of the scale salary. I tried to get my degree recognised but there seems to be no "equivalence". Looks like I might be heading for the dreaded CAPES !! Back to top DMEJoined: 07 Jun 2005Posts: 5 Posted: Fri Aug 19, 2005 8:37 pm Post subject: I'm glad it went so easily for you! (wishful sigh) Good luck job hunting -- don't know much about either the public/private school system as I'm sticking to a private language school for the moment. Let us know what you find out! I've asked French-nationality English teachers about getting into the system and no one knows much. Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> France All times are GMT Page 1 of 1 Jump to: Select a forum Where to Begin----------------General DiscussionNewbie ForumCurrent Events ForumTechnology ForumOnline Teaching Forum Africa Forums----------------General Africa Forum Asia Forums----------------CambodiaChina (Job-related Posts Only)China (Off-Topic)Hong KongIndiaIndonesiaJapanMalaysiaPhilippinesSingaporeTaiwanThailandGeneral Asia ForumVietnam Caribbean Forums----------------General Caribbean Forum Europe Forums----------------Czech RepublicFranceGermanyGreeceItalyMacedonia and the BalkansPolandRomaniaRussia & C.I.S.SpainTurkeyUkraineUnited KingdomGeneral Europe Forum Latin America Forums----------------ArgentinaBrazilChileColombiaCosta RicaMexicoMexico (off-topic)PeruGeneral Latin America Forum The Middle East Forums----------------BahrainEgyptIsraelKuwaitOmanQatarSaudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesGeneral Middle East Forum North America Forums----------------General North America Forum Oceania----------------Australia/New Zealand You cannot post new topics in this forumYou cannot reply to topics in this forumYou cannot edit your posts in this forumYou cannot delete your posts in this forumYou cannot vote in polls in this forum This page is maintained by the one and only Dave Sperling. Contact Dave's ESL Cafe Copyright © 2018 Dave Sperling. All Rights Reserved. Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2002 phpBB Group Teaching Jobs in China


text:
Regarding your Oct. 18 article "New spin on moon's creation," scientists could know exactly how the moon and earth were formed in about five minutes if they would bother to read the first chapter of Genesis.
Regarding your Oct. 18 article "New spin on moon's creation," scientists could know exactly how the moon and earth were formed in about five minutes if they would bother to read the first chapter of Genesis.
I know it's too simplistic for their intellectual minds, but it makes a whole lot more sense than all their silly ideas. It tells us in Gen. 1:1 "That God created the heavens and the Earth." Then in the rest of the chapter it tells us how he did it. God spoke the universe into existence.
Isn't that simple? Evolution leaves so many holes in it that it cannot hold water, but the Bible fills all the holes with just a few words. It is so rational that science can't accept it. For them it just has to be more complicated than that.
Calvin Hogue
Recently I took my husband grocery shopping with me for the first time in a while. We had been eating mostly chicken and fish and decided we would like a nice steak.
Both of us were shocked when we looked at the price of beef. The price of beef has gone through the roof. One steak cost us close to $12.
Why the high prices? Well I asked a friend whose family is into farming. The answer is simple. The current government is mandating that 40 percent of the corn crop go to producing ethanol for gas to fuel our vehicles.
Everyone knows that the best beef is corn fed. With 40 percent going to fuel our vehicles, that leaves only 60 percent for the cattle.
It the simple law of supply and demand.
Our government is interfering with the supply and demand of corn. More restrictions and more regulations result in less corn and higher prices. The result is some clean air but no one being able to afford to eat beef.
I'll take reasonable prices for beef over EPA regulations any day. Less government, lower prices.
Linda Silverman
� NOTE: There is no government mandate that 40 percent of corn go into ethanol production, although that was roughly the amount that's diverted by growers into ethanol. That diversion was largely because of a three-decade-old, $20 billion federal tax credit for ethanol production. Congress allowed that subsidy to expire in January.
In April, the Calaveras Visitors Bureau invited lodging members to a meeting with Civitas, a Tourism Marketing District consultant company. The CVB had already negotiated a contract with Civitas at a cost of upwards of $40,000 without lodging support!
At a September CVB meeting, lodging members were asked to decide between pursuing the TMD with Civitas or support a transient occupancy tax increase by partnering with Steve Wilensky's "Citizens for a Better Calaveras" special interest groups.
The CVB's decision: "put the brakes on TMD for now and move forward with T.O.T, circling back to TMD if T.O.T doesn't pass."
The CVB spent occupancy tax proceeds to hire Civitas, and then turned around and brokered a deal with the CBC, showing a lack of core management, accountability and responsibility to lodging, which funds the CVB.
The CVB's sole purpose has always been to represent lodging and advocate tourism for Calaveras County.
The CVB is treating the lodging community like a "cash cow," without any thought.
We need people to want to stay in our lodging facilities for one or two nights, to fill our restaurants, and spend their money in our shops, which allows businesses to thrive, so owners can keep their doors open, and employees get to keep their jobs, which creates a win/win for everyone.
By not involving lodging before making any crucial decisions that would ultimately impact lodging negatively, that sets the tone for conflict between lodging and CVB, which creates a lose/lose for Calaveras County.
Arline Taborek
Owner, Dunbar House, 1880


text:
Category: Stock Graphic, Textures
Stock Graphic >> Texture - Glass Seamless HD Texture 216283 by Marabu Store @ CreativeMarket
File Size: 1.93 MB; Tileable: Yes; DPI: 300 DPI; Dimensions: 3000 x 3000 px.
This is a Glass Seamless and Tileable Background Texture . Textured glass pattern has dimension of 3000x3000 px and 300 dpi resolution. It is very helpful if you want to create some crystal glass backgrounds for you poster, website or business card. You can use it for web, print and 3D texturing purposes. Buying it you will get a single high resolution jpeg file .
Keywords: glass texture, textured glass, crystal background, glass background, glass, ice, pattern, transparent, textured, crystal, clear, glassy, grain, seamless, tileable, frozen, backdrop, background, relief.


text:
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
Kids and critters make for a good time when Jeff Musial and his Nickel City Reptiles and Exotics visit the Aquarium of Niagara from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10.
A regular at the Aquarium of Niagara, Musial's collection has grown over the years to include more snakes, reptiles and other cold- and warm-blooded animals.
Show times are 12:30, 2 and 3:30 p.m. Critter encounters will be held in the second level Community Room. Regular sea lion demonstrations will be held in the main pool throughout the afternoon.
For more information about this event or any others at the Aquarium of Niagara, call 716-285-3575, ext. 206.
Shown, Jeff Musial wraps a snake around the neck of one of the children at last year's event at the Aquarium of Niagara.


text:
Curriculum Vitae
Papers on the Web
Crooked Timber
Recommended Links
Link to EPS Webpage
Email Me
I am a Professor of Philosophy and Affiliate Professor of Educational Policy Studies at University of Wisconsin, Madison. I have diverse interests, including but not limited to the following:
My major current project within political philosophy is working out the place of the family in egalitarian liberalism. I'm working on a book with Adam Swift called Family Values which we are planning to finish by sometime in 2007. Some of the preliminary work for this project can be found in the Papers on the Web section of this site.
My main project within education is an exploration of a number of school reform ideas such as school choice, democratic schools, and small schools, in the light of an egalitarian theory of educational justice. This project is being faciliated in part by a generous scholarship from the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
My other books are School Choice and Social Justice, ,Justice, On Education and, edited with Gillian Brock, The Political Philosophy of Cosmopolitanism. There's a very kind review of On Education by Julian Baggini here. You can also buy my dad's books, How To Improve Your School and The Joy of Teaching which are infinitely more useful than mine.
I am co-editor, with Randall Curren and Mitja Sardoc, of Theory and Research in Education.
I am also an associate editor of Imprints.
I made a momentary appearance being beaten up by an LAPD officer, and then sitting in the Police Bus, in the 2000 movie Bread and Roses.
Elsewhere on my website you can find some published and unpublished papers, some of my commentaries on American education policy for the Times Educational Supplement, and some links to other useful (and, frankly, some frivolous) sites. You might also want to visit the academic weblog I contribute to, Crooked Timber.


text:
By: Dianna Parker, Communications Specialist, NOAA Marine Debris Program
*JUNE 22 UPDATE – The test went as expected, despite rough seas and some cloud cover. We're in the process of analyzing the results.*
This week, NOAA researchers will launch a Puma Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) to determine whether it can detect marine debris off the coast of Oʻahu. The test is one of NOAA's efforts to identify effective technologies for locating marine debris at sea—including debris from the Japan tsunami.
During the test, NOAA staff aboard two vessels will have the UAS as well as debris of varying sizes, materials, and buoyancy, including fishing nets, wooden construction debris, small buoys, and large buoys. Researchers will place the debris in the ocean as a "control" and then launch the UAS over the different items—hoping that the UAS will identify the debris.
If all goes as planned, the UAS will then send information back to NOAA in the form of high-resolution imagery. Additionally, scientists will test seven different satellite sensors and their ability to detect debris' location and shape.
The operation is part of a larger, two-day demonstration by NOAA's UAS Program to explore how this technology can enhance management of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument. If successful, the UAS could be used in remote marine protected areas worldwide for activities such as marine wildlife surveys for sea turtles, monk seals and sea birds.
After the debris test, scientists will come away with a better understanding of which satellites sensors are capable of seeing different items under certain conditions, or if the satellites don't detect the debris, we'll still come away with equally valuable information on what works and what doesn't.
There's no one thing that's going to give us a clear picture of the Japan tsunami marine debris, but this is one of the many tools we're using to complete the puzzle. NOAA will continue to explore other detection technologies, modeling, monitoring, and voluntary at-sea observation in our efforts to protect our trust resources and coastal communities.
We'll be sure to give an update after the test. Stay tuned.


text:
Halloween Looks from the Runway
Still trying to find the perfect Halloween makeup? Look no further than the catwalk for over-the-top beauty ideas
Color Overload Chanel seemed to take the soundtrack of their SS '14 show, "Picasso Baby," pretty seriously with this splattered eye makeup look. Get crazy with that cheap eye makeup palette you've never used and go for a futuristic ( ...or '60s ... or '70s) look. For extra drama, use real paint like makeup artist Peter Phillips did. (Just be sure it's safe for your skin, or you'll be rocking a whole different look, like flesh-eaten zombie.)
SEE NEXT PAGE: What a Gem
SEE NEXT PAGE: What a Gem
products mentioned
more stories
leave a comment


text:
Who Won 'The X Factor' Season 2 (Fall 2012)?
The second season of The X Factor came to an end on Thursday (December 20) and a winner had been crowned!
Britney Spears, Simon Cowell, and L.A. Reid all entered the finals with one contestant on their team while Demi Lovato's last contestant was voted off a few weeks ago.
The finalists included Carly Rose Sonenclar (Team Britney), Fifth Harmony (Team Simon), and Tate Stevens (Team L.A.). During the final episode, each of the contestants arrived in a limo on the red carpet and performed a musical number together. They all later performed special Christmas songs.
Click inside to find out who won The X Factor season two…
Carly Rose Sonenclar came in second place. Fifth Harmony came in third place.
ARE YOU SATISFIED with the results of The X Factor?


text:
RightNow Technologies is a leading provider of on-demand customer relationship management (CRM) software solutions, designed to optimize customer service operations for businesses of all sizes. RightNow's comprehensive customer service solution features a self-learning knowledgebase that is designed to seamlessly support multiple communication channels, including web, interactive voice, email, chat, telephone, and proactive outbound email communications. The company offers its solutions through a multi-tenant hosted on-demand model, to reduce the cost and risk associated with deploying traditional enterprise CRM software. RightNow s suite of solutions is based upon a single application platform, with RightNow Service generating approximately 76% of the company s revenue. More than 1,800 organizations worldwide use RightNow solutions, including British Airways, Cisco Systems, British Telecom, Chicago Mercantile Exchange, American Express, Boeing, Eli Lilly, Energy Savings Trust, Experian Ltd., Ladders, Inc., Musician's Friend, Palm, the US Mint and Webroot Software, Nokia, Electronic Arts, Logitech, Toyota, Reuters and the US Social Security Administration. Approximately 71% of the company's revenues in the third quarter of 2007 came from North America, 20% from the Europe, Middle East and Africa region and 9% from Asia/Pacific.
One article that critically describes RightNow's executive compensation packages and questions its market valuation is listed below. The report relies on public information and it outlines those findings in a report format.
RightNow Technologies – Sell & Sell Short


text:
There is some confusion over whether something can be categorized as a secret, easter egg, or myth. All info about the differences can be read here.
A secret is a part of the game that is usually not intended to be accessed. For example, the buildings where cutscenes are animated often aren't normally accessible ingame, but they can be accessed through 3rd party trainers. The Andromada plane in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is a real vehicle used in a cutscene, but is never made available to the player, however, there is a secret way to obtain it.
Pages in category "Secrets"
" A secret (or out-of-boundary) is a part of the game that is usually not intended to be accessed...
Media in category "Category:Secrets"
Posted in: Andromada
Posted in: Andromada
Posted in: Brothel
Posted in: Brothel
Posted in: Denise Robinson's House


text:
Airbus partnership aims to help aircraft "avoid" volcanic ash dangers
Attached to an Airbus A340-300 in-house jetliner, the Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector (AVOID) technology detected an artificial ash cloud from a distance of 60 kilometres and accurately measured its concentration.
Airbus played a further role in the evaluation, creating the cloud by deploying one tonne of Icelandic ash from an A400M test aircraft between 10,000 and 12,000 feet altitude.
"Airbus, since it was first formed more than 40 years ago, has supported and performed many test programmes both independently and also in collaboration with other organisations," said Airbus' Executive Vice President Engineering Charles Champion. "With AVOID, we wanted to prove that the ash-detection concept can work and this has been demonstrated in the test. Now we need to analyse all data gathered."
Created by Dr. Fred Prata of Norway's Nicarnica Aviation, the AVOID technology is similar to the weather radar system which is standard on commercial jetliners today, utilising infrared technology to supply images to pilots and operations control centres.
U.K.-based easyJet – the largest Airbus A320 Family customer and operator in Europe – plans to be the first airline to deploy the system following further testing and its certification by airworthiness authorities. AVOID could then be used to gather data needed to plan safe routes through areas affected by volcanic ash clouds.
"We are at the beginning of an invention which could become a useful solution for commercial aviation to prevent large-scale disruption from volcanic ash," Champion said.
These new tests further Airbus commitment to evaluating the impact of ash on safe operations. In 2010, the company offered full technical assistance to authorities during the notable eruption of Iceland's Eyjafjallajökull, which resulted in a major shutdown of European airspace and estimated global aviation losses of more than one billion euros.


text:
I have creativly memorialized an old floor jack with the original wild paint job. I have always been fascinated with the colors, flaking paint and rust over the years.
Exif: F Number: 3.2, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/40 seconds, Flash: did not fire, auto mode, ISO: 80, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 10.28 mm, Model: DiMAGE Z3
Uploaded on 8/12/2009 11:45:37 AM
Camera: Minolta Dimage Z3 Digital Camera
Copyright for this gallery photo belongs solely to Songbird Cline. Images may not be copied, downloaded, or used in any way without the expressed, written permission of the photographer.
Contact photographer via gallery.
Log in to follow or message this photographer or report this photo.


text:
Barrel: 2 19/32" or 2.57
Handle: 1 1/16" or 1.03
Extra large barrel with thick handle to create balance and stability. It's been a popular pro model for many years.
Dinger buys only the highest grades of wood available on the market and strives to provide the best product to our customers through our S3 Assurance.
Select Series: Stock wood that is pulled from our #1 grade stock.
Pro Series: Hand selected out of every pallet of #1 grade stock that meets all professional specs including slope of grain specifications.
M-Series: Our premium selection that is taken from all the stock and is graded as the best of the best.


text:
Find out what Wall Street analysts and investors had to say about Michael Kors earnings, the outlook for Legg Mason's shares and Comcast after the NBCUniversal deal with General Electric in this week's CNBC.com Stock Blog Roundup.
Accessory maker Michael Kors easily beat Wall Street earnings forecasts this week and Corinna Freedman, a Wedbush Securities analyst, sees more gains ahead for the stock price.
"The valuation appears rich, but we expect to see estimates going higher," said Freedman. She maintains an "outperform" rating on the stock, with a $65 a share price target.


text:
Les Misérables (US - DVD R1 | BD RA)
Universal has specs and cover art for Tom Hooper's blockbuster musical...
Starring: Anne Hathaway
Released: 22nd March 2012
Further Details:
Universal will be releasing the Tom Hooper directed, musical version of Victor Hugo's
Les Misérableson March 22nd on both Blu-ray Combo Pack (Blu-ray, DVD, Digital Copy, UltraViolet Copy) and DVD.
The Blu-ray Combo Pack will feature:
- 1080p, 1.85:1 Video
- English DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1, English DTS Surround 5.1 Sound
- English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
- Feature Commentary with Director Tom Hooper
- Les Misérables Singing Live: The star-studded cast and production team discuss how the daunting challenge of singing live rather than lip-syncing to pre-recorded tracks ultimately gave them the creative freedom to deliver nuanced, emotionally powerful performances.
- Battle at the Barricade: Director Tom Hooper wanted the dramatic building of the barricade to be as visceral and intense as possible, so he had his actors build it in real time, literally hurling furniture out of windows to construct an actual barricade. This featurette takes an in-depth look at the creation and filming of all the action on this remarkable set.
- The West End Connection: Meet the 'godfather' of the original stage production of Les Misérables, renowned West End producer Cameron Mackintosh, who was deeply involved in the filming, as well as former Les Misérables, theatrical stars who were thrilled to appear in supporting roles in the current film.
- Les Misérables on Location: Filming rather than staging Les Misérables presents the opportunity to shoot in real world locations: a massive dry dock on the coast of England, a beautiful underground chapel in the heart of London and the ancient city of Winchester. Members of the cast and crew talk about what it was like to find and work in these incredible locations.
- The Stars of Les Misérables: Director Tom Hooper talks about casting the iconic characters, and the actors discuss why it was important to them to be a part of this groundbreaking version of Les Misérables.
- Creating the Perfect Paris: Production designer Eve Stewart created a massive Paris set featuring real cobblestones and running water. Take an intricate look into the detailed recreation of these Paris streets that no longer exist in today's world.
- The Original Masterwork: Victor Hugo's Les Misérables: This mini-documentary takes a look at the historical backdrop and universal themes of Hugo's classic, and how the filmmakers mined the novel to enrich the look and feel of the film.
The DVD will feature:
- 1.85:1 Anamorphic Video
- English Dolby Digital 5.1 Sound
- English SDH, French and Spanish Subtitles
- Feature Commentary with Director Tom Hooper
- The Stars of Les Misérables
- Creating the Perfect Paris
- The Original Masterwork
Quote: Hugh Jackman, Academy Award® winner Russell Crowe and Anne Hathaway star in this critically acclaimed adaptation of the epic musical phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells the story of ex-prisoner Jean Valjean (Jackman), hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe), after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine's (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.
News by Gabriel Powers
Existing Posts
mc_serenity wrote: No French or Spanish dubs? Come on, Universal, you know better than that.
Well the movie was like 98% sung throughout with hardly any spoken dialogue. It makes no sense for them to dub 10 minutes of overall spoken dialogue. You expect for them to dub French or Spanish on the songs? It's a more complex process than you would think. Besides the songs would sound like utter sh*t to begin with. Subtitles are way better when it comes to musicals, stop being lazy and read.
Well the movie was like 98% sung throughout with hardly any spoken dialogue. It makes no sense for them to dub 10 minutes of overall spoken dialogue. You expect for them to dub French or Spanish on the songs? It's a more complex process than you would think. Besides the songs would sound like utter sh*t to begin with. Subtitles are way better when it comes to musicals, stop being lazy and read.
Anne Hathaway's performance deserved the accolades lavished on it (especially "At the End of the Day" and "I Dreamed a Dream", but the movie itself as a whole? The 1998 film told the story better and was more consistent overall. This film has a lot of highs (Hathaway, Jackman, Seyfried), but a lot of lows (camerawork and editing).
And Russell Crowe's singing? The less said, the better.
And Russell Crowe's singing? The less said, the better.
While I outright despise the word/image placements on the cover art, it's a wise business choice. It boasts its nominations/critical acclaims. As for the quality of the film itself, as with anyone, it was a fun time, but from the director of "The King's Speech", I expected more.
No French or Spanish dubs? Come on, Universal, you know better than that.
Please Universal line up the names with the floating heads.
Yeh I hate musicals but this cast got me interested, maybe i'll rent it.
This film was such an over-bloated mess.
Anne and Amanda, some of the best breasts in hollywood
That looks like Dakota Fanning on the cover though she is not in the movie
I'm pretty sure Hathaway is the only one with any real chance of an Oscar, but you never know.
i'm guessing that oscar stuff will change before release if it ends up winning anything. but yeah either way, thats so ugly when they do that. that should be removeable stickers or printed on the shrinkwrap. lol
Follow our updates
Latest News
Criterion January Announcements US - DVD R1 | BD RA Peppermint US - DVD R1 | BD RA Evil Dead 2 US - BD RA Searching US - DVD R1 | BD RA The Equalizer 2 US - DVD R1 | BD RA
Horrific Reviews
Cottage, The UK - DVD R2 Night of the Comet UK - DVD R2 | BD RB Van Helsing: Collector's Edition UK - DVD R2 Ring Two, The UK - DVD R2 R-Point US - DVD R1
New Editorials
Joe Lynch DVD | HD | BD David Hayter US - DVD R1 | BD RA SXSW Film 2013 - Part 1 US - DVD | HD | BD Will streaming kill physical media? DVD | HD | BD Gabe's 2012 Wrap-Up DVD | BD
Most Talked About
Solo: A Star Wars Story US - BD RA The Meg US - DVD R1 | BD RA Exorcist II: The Heretic Collector's Edition US - BD RA Mandy US - DVD R1 | BD RA Mission: Impossible – Fallout US - DVD R1 | BD RA


text:
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
State Sen. George Maziarz, R-C-Newfane, has announced two pieces of energy legislation that he sponsors are expected to be passed by the New York State Senate by Tuesday evening.
The first piece, Senate bill 3806B, passed through the Senate during Monday's session. This legislation provides a reduction in costs for farms throughout New York state for those that use renewable energy. The bill cuts in half the interconnection fees for farms that install renewable energy resources on site. Furthermore, the legislation allows for an increase of the size of solar arrays allowed for farms on residential meters. This decreases in fees, along with an increase in the availability of more renewable energy through a larger sized solar array, will lower utility bills for farmers and give them more investment capital for their business, Maziarz said.
"New York is a leader in agriculture, and we have seen the growth of this economy because of recent expansions in the yogurt, wine and beer industries, all industries that directly tie into this state's agricultural economy," said Maziarz, chairman of the senate energy and telecommunications committee. "The boom in the industry has lead to an increase in demand for agricultural products throughout the state. By reducing the fees for farmers that use renewable energy resources, and by allowing them the opportunity to increase the size of renewable solar energy on their property, farmers can use their saved utility costs and use their investment capital to continue to expand the industry and to reach more consumers. This legislation is a win for both the agricultural industry and consumers alike."
The second piece of legislation, Senate bill 1119A, was expected to pass the Senate when it reconvened at 5 p.m. This legislation would allow for the storage and transportation of liquefied natural gas outside of New York City that is in quantities of 40,000 gallons or less. New York is the only state in the U.S. that does not allow for the transportation or storage of LNG. In fact, the law allows LNG to be stored and utilized within New York if the truck starts outside of the state, but does not allow it to be transported within the state. By providing this exemption, this legislation will reduce emissions, encourage the use of domestic energy sources, and promote economic activity.
"There are important economic development projects pending and existing trucking and manufacturing companies who would benefit from this change - and most importantly, jobs will be created," Maziarz said. "LNG will save trucking companies, businesses and consumers money as it costs $1 to $3 less per gallon than diesel fuel, and its use reduces harmful emissions as opposed to diesel. I am pleased that this legislation has bipartisan support from my Democratic colleagues as well as a broad spectrum of endorsements from the New York League of Conservation Voters, the Business Council and its affiliates, and the pipefitters and steamfitters union among others. This support for this legislation exemplifies the importance of the use of alternative energy in New York.


text:
- Doctors
- California
- Marina Del Rey
- Endocrinologists
- Dr. R. Paul St. Amand
You may also like
Dr. Etie Moghissi
Ratings for Dr. R. Paul St. Amand
I was in constant pain before I went on the protocol. I am now pain free
Staff was extremely helpful in assisting us with information that would help us deal with fibromyalgia. Dr. St Amand is the best we are better because of his knowledge, skills and patient/
Dr. St. Amand is very kind and thorough. I was very scared the first time I walked into his office, and then to find out I have this life changing illness (fibromyalgia) but he totally put me at ease. He gave me all the infomation I needed to help start living my life again, and explain what was going on with me to my family. I recommend anyone who has recent found out they have fibromyalgia or have a family member who does read his book - "What your doctor may not tell you about fibromyalgia." Dr. St. Amand isn't just telling you try this medicine it "should" work. He tells you what works the best because he's taking it himself. He's an amazing doctor!
Dr. St. Amand is a wonderful, kind and caring doctor! I wish that I could have more doctors like him! I would highly recommend him. He goes over and beyond in helping his patients!!
Dr. Amand has been treating me for Fibromyagia for at least 10 years. My condition has inproved from bedridden to a full and happy life. I still have fibro, however, I now know what to use regarding products, herbs etc to keep it at bay. If I do have a flair up I know it will go away. My son also has fibromyalgia, however, at 18 teen he was always in pain, with Dr. Amands help, he too is leading a happy, full life. Thank you Dr. Amand and the Staff. You saved my life.
If there is a better physician in practice today, I have yet to meet them or hear about them. Dr. St. Amand is a man dedicated to treating fibromyalgia and he has a treatment that works! He is full of compassion for his patients. Please, if you have fibromyalgia, do whatever it takes to see him and get on his treatment plan. I am convinced he will one day be nominated for a Nobel Prize in Medicine.
He's fine if your fibromyalgia responds to guaifenisin....otherwise, find another endocrinologist.
Dr. St. Amand is a pioneer in treating fibromyalgia effectively. As a sufferer himself, he has a deep understanding of the workings of the condition. His theories and research just "make sense" to me. I'm infinitely glad that I found him!
I spent over 6 years of suffering, seeing every Doctor imaginable.... even the top Doctors at Cedar Siani doing endless test with no results. I was prgressively getting worse when my husband came across Dr. St Amand on the internet and got an apointment that day. He has amazing bedside manor, has a genuine concern for his patients. I started seeing Dr. St Amand before Thanksgiving and was diagnosed with Fibromyalsia. I had over 70 affected areas on my body chart. It is now late February and I am not only feeling better I am back to work something I could have never thought of doing over the last 6 years. God Bless Dr. St. Amand and his staff!
Dr. St. Amand succeeded in treating me correctly where others had failed. On two separate occasions, he enabled me to live life fully again.
Dr. R. Paul St. Amand's Credentials
Facility Affiliations
Accepting New Patients
- Tufts University School Of Medicine (Grad. 1952)
Other Specialties
Areas of Expertise
Awards & Recognitions
Publications & Research
Insurance accepted by this Doctor
Top Hospitals in Marina Del Rey, CA
Top Urgent Care Centers in Marina Del Rey, CA
Find a Doctor by Specialty
Featured News
You may also like
Dr. Etie Moghissi
Top Endocrinologists
#1 of 3
#2 of 3
#3 of 3


text:
Ralls County Sheriff Robert Forney has responded to recent complaints that he is not performing his duties as his term in office winds down.
Ralls County Sheriff Robert Forney has responded to recent complaints that he is not performing his duties as his term in office winds down.
Although Forney acknowledged he has taken some time off recently while "looking for some new opportunities," the sheriff says county residents are still being served.
"We're still doing our job," he said. "Every once in a while I'll take a day off if I need to go out and look for something else, and that's not uncommon. I don't know of any sheriff or politician in office that's there every day. Every once in a while I will take a day off, but the shift is always covered. If it's not covered, I'm here."
Forney says any trouble people might have contacting him is due to the off hours he has been working.
"I've been filling shifts at night and on weekends, and doing some other stuff we need to do during the day," he said, adding that some part-time staff members have quit since the November election when Forney lost to Gerry Dinwiddie.
Late last month Bob See, Ralls County presiding commissioner, confirmed that the county commission had received complaints regarding the sheriff's department. One dealt with Forney using a county vehicle while campaigning before the November election and addressing voters in his uniform. Citing the Missouri Sheriffs' Association (MSA), Forney defended his actions.
"They've had classes that specifically said you could get in your patrol car, drive to a function, get out in uniform, speak and promote your office, yourself or another candidate while on duty, and it's perfectly legal," he said.
Kent Oberkrom, president of the MSA, confirmed that a recent interpretation of the Hatch Act, that details the political activities public servants are allowed to do, permits a sheriff to appear in uniform at a political function. Oberkrom said using a county vehicle while campaigning is more of an ethical matter than an MSA policy issue.
Earlier this week, Peggy Dodd, a Ralls County resident whose property a burglar attempted to break into on Nov. 17, reported that thieves recently tried to steal from four homes on Scotts Lane, which extends from Route O to Route T, east of U.S. 61 between Hannibal and New London.
"To our knowledge we only had one break-in over the weekend and I actually responded to that myself," said the sheriff. "A garage was entered and two chain saws are missing. A suspicious vehicle has been seen in the area and we've conveyed that to Hannibal police and other agencies."
Forney admits complaints about his performance are puzzling.
"Every once in a while we have a theft here. I don't understand the purpose of this woman going after me. It doesn't make much sense for them to harass me," he said. "They need to look at the future and working together to prevent future crimes. Putting stuff in the paper just welcomes people in to do more crime. I don't think that is a good deal."
Dinwiddie, Ralls County's sheriff-elect, assumes his duties in January.


text:
Delta Faucets for the Kitchen & Bath
A new Delta faucet in your kitchen or bath is an inexpensive
way to spruce up a room. No more drips or out-dated faucets.
Delta faucets are easy to install and come with a Lifetime
limited warranty (5 year for Commercial faucets). Delta's
innovative designs and safety features lead the way in the
faucet industry.
Delta Kitchen Faucets: Innovative Designs
If are looking to replace your kitchen or bathroom faucet,
the Faucet-Warehouse has what your looking for. Because we have such a large warehouse
we are able to carry all Delta lines including, Touch2o, Victorian, Signature, Lahara,
cassidy, Palo, Allora, Leland, Trinsic and more. Search our database and find the Delta faucet that will make your kitchen or bathroom look like new. Our prices are low and we ship the same day as your order.
In2ition® Shower
From top to bottom, or bottom to top, with 2 showers in 1, the In2ition Shower gives you water any way you need it, anywhere you want it. The showerhead features a detachable handshower, which can run separately from or simultaneously with the showerhead, giving you the warmth and flexibility of two streams of water at once. Enjoy the comfort of water streaming from the showerhead position, while the handshower offers the flexibility to accomplish other tasks, such as bathing your children; washing your pet; and keeping your shower clean. When you're finished, simply slip the handshower back into place on the showerhead.
MagnaTite™ Docking
MagnaTite™ docking keeps the kitchen pull-down spray wand firmly in place with a powerful integrated magnet, so it stays docked when not in use. The pull-down spray wand comes free with a gentle tug and gives you total flexibility. The hose extends and retracts without friction points, fed by gravity. The toggle button on most wands featuring MagnaTite allows you to switch between aerated spray and stream modes. As you raise the wand to dock it, the magnet embedded in the spout pulls the wand precisely into place. So unlike other pull-downs that tend to droop over time, MagnaTite keeps your pull-down faucet looking picture perfect.
The Lahara Collection
Transitional Styling - The elegant,
one-piece curved handles and sleek spout of Lahara compliments
any décor. Full Suite of Product - Coordinating accessories,
faucets and showers in chrome, Brilliance® Stainless,
Venetian Bronze®, and Aged
Pewter allow consumers to extend the look throughout the
bath. Comprehensive shower offering - Lahara includes a full
showering offering - from
single-function to thermostatic control allowing for a truly
custom shower experience. Lahara's thermostatic showers feature
a rain can showerhead for a drenching shower experience.
The first lavatory faucet to be
certified by WaterSense - Integrated water-efficient aerators
provide a smart water delivery solution that maximizes water
savings without sacrificing the comfort and convenience of
the user experience or the
durability and life span of the product.
New Finishes
Delta Faucet has identified the latest trends in the market and created two new finish and product combinations. The popular Victorian, Linden and Lahara series are now available in Champagne Bronze and Brilliance Stainless Steel.
It's Going to Last
ahead. Turn your Delta® faucet on and off continuously
for the next decade. You won't come close to matching
the stringent durability tests conducted daily in the
Delta Faucet Quality Assurance Department. Go on. Scrub
your Delta Brilliance® finish with steel wool for
a lifetime. You won't diminish its shine. That's Delta
quality. Inside and out. You can rely on it.
Have questions about Delta Faucets?
knowledgeable sales staff is ready to take your call
or email to address your questions. We're prompt, courteous
and we look forward to speaking with you!
Warranty Information
are warranted to the original purchaser with
a "Lifetime
Faucet and Finish Limited Warranty." Refer
to the warranty information enclosed with each
for specific details or call 1.800.345.DELTA.
Discount Delta Faucet | www.Faucet-warehouse.com Enjoy Huge Discounts On The Best Delta Faucets
Delta faucets are renowned for their quality and durability, not to mention the lifelong warranty. It is very rare to hear of discount items from the industry's big wigs. However, Delta understands the importance of having a faucet that will not need replacement any time soon. Or, pile up plumbing bills. For this reason, they often discount their products to ensure every household can afford a durable high quality faucet that will serve them for years to come.
Faucet warehouse, being one of the well-known suppliers of Delta faucets, trickles this down to their clients. In addition, they offer free ground shipping within the US for purchases that exceed $99. Their online shopping process is easy to use since all items are categorized. When selecting Delta faucets, you need to consider its function, price, finish, as well as other features like handles, wall mounts, and ergonomic pull out models among others.
You will find numerous kitchen faucets from Delta; the most common types are single and two handles, wall mounted, and pullout sprayers. Bathroom faucets come in different designs too. The most popular are single holed, widespread sets; wall mounted, and center sets. You should factor in the type of basin that will be used with your faucet before purchasing the spout and valve. Besides being offered at a discount, Delta ensures their quality is not compromised. So do not worry about being short changed. Go to www.Faucet-warehouse.com to take advantage of the discount on delta faucets and other accessories, and get free ground shipping if you buy goods worth more than USD 99.


text:
- Inside Athletics
- Tickets
- Fan Zone
- Media Zone
- Social
- Shop
- E Fund
BLACKSBURG, Va. (Feb. 5, 2010) - After a two week layoff, the ETSU women's tennis team returns to action this weekend as they travel to 54-ranked Virginia Tech for a noon contest Saturday inside the Burrows-Burleston Tennis Center in Blacksburg, Va.
ETSU (1-1) enters the match after splitting its opening two contests back in January. The Lady Bucs opened their season with a strong 7-0 win over defending Ohio Valley Conference champion Eastern Kentucky, while narrowly missing an enormous upset against 10th-ranked instate-rival Tennessee a day later.
Despite its 4-3 loss to the Lady Vols, ETSU has played well this spring as sophomore Paula Jaime (Madrid, Spain) - who earned only the third ranked singles win in school history at UT- junior Andra Voinea (Brasov, Romania) and sophomore transfer Diana Navrostska (Lviv, Ukraine) all sit with unbeaten singles records at 2-0.
Virginia Teah (2-1) welcomes ETSU after having a successful opening week to its 2010 schedule. The Hokies took two out of three contests during play at the ITA Kick-Off Weekend in Athens, Ga. Virginia Tech picked up wins against Elon and 51st-ranked Georgia State, before falling to host and 10th-ranked Georgia.
Individually, for the Hokies, Yasmin Hamza and Shannon Betts lead the way after currently having 3-0 singles records this spring.
For more information on the ETSU women's tennis team please visit www.ETSUBucs.com.


text:
Starting with the Mac Pro question, the most common complaint over at Engadget is obviously that of price. The Mac Pro isn't "cheap", but the obvious problem with the word "cheap" is that it's all relative. If you think the price/value ratio is okay, then the Mac Pro certainly isn't expensive. In any case, I'm not going there - I don't need a Mac Pro.
Still, some other complaints appear to be pretty valid. A lot of people are asking for Blu-Ray, which I think is a valid thing to ask of such a high-end machine. You could vaguely argue that it doesn't make any sense yet for average desktop machines or laptops, but when it comes to these high-end workstations used by professionals, I don't think there is a valid excuse for not offering Blu-Ray at least an an option.
Another pain in the bum, according to many Engadget readers, is the RAM limit on the single processor machine. Currently, it can't take more than 8GB of RAM, while competitors offer no such limit at all on similar machines. 8GB sounds like a lot to me, but professionals often need more than that.
There are also a lot of complaints on the video side of things. The default cards are too slow for such machines, many claim, and there are far too few options to upgrade to, and even those are outdated. In addition, anyone who has ever had to shop for a Mac video card knows the ridiculous price difference between Mac and "normal" PC video cards.
Then there's Mac OS X itself, which we add into the discussion to make it more interesting for OSNews. What would you change? Personally, I'd love to have a better file manager built-in, one that does not suffer from split personality disorder like the Finder currently does. I'd also like a decent way to update applications across the board, a ban on packages with installers, and App Zapper built-in.
Fire away, people.


text:
Posts tagged 'genealogy'
Old Newspaper Fascination
This week I went to the Tennessee Genealogical Society to do some newspaper abstracting from a couple Tennessee counties around 1875. I had just taken some history classes in college, so I was fascinated in what was going on in this old newspaper compared to what was going on in the world at this time. Guess what I found!
Genealogical Value of Tombstones
Death is a very sorrowful time, but when it does occur, it will generate sources we can use in our genealogical endeavors. It is important for us that are living; to ponder what documents will be generated at our death. Do members of your family know what data to give for your death certificate? How many times have I seen a death certificate with the wrong parents listed because the person giving the information did not know; they may have thought they knew their wife's mother, but was in reality a step mom. We need to make sure these things are written down for our family members or close friends to be able to answer those questions correctly when the time arises.
Familysearch Record Updates for May 22, 2010
FamilySearch Records has been adding more records to its database. When you visit their website, a red star will be next to those newly added or updated records. Here are the latest US updates. Here are some records that have been either updated or being added in the United States!
Having Fun with Genealogy
Genealogy is a passion for many of us. Many of us also do arts and crafts. What could be more fun than to try and combine the two passions!
Casefile Clues Discount for Gtownma's Genealogy Readers
Casefile Clues has offered the readers of Gtownma's Genealogy a wonderful opportunity. Michael John Neill is offering Gtownma's Genealogy readers the special rate of $14.50 for year's subscription. ($2.50 savings off regular price)
Genealogy Books For Your Home Library
Genealogy books and research guides are an important addition to any genealogist's home library.
How Genealogical Societies Can Collaborate
The Carnival of Genealogical Societies, 2nd edition has listed a wonderful topic. It is "Does your society collaborate with other societies (genealogical, historical, lineage, etc.) Or groups? (Local library, family history center) Why or why not? What works or needs improvement?"


text:
We deliver to over 100 countries around the world.
For full details of the delivery options we offer, please view our Delivery Info
We hope you'll love every River Island purchase, but if you ever need to return an item you can do so within a month of receipt.
For full details of how to make a return, please view our Returns Policy
Black frill cable knit socks
Black lace fishnet sock
Pink glitter cable knit frill ankle socks
Black diamond pattern ankle socks
Black sheer stripe ankle socks
Black sheer polka dot ankle socks
Light pink cable knit frill ankle socks
Black stripe toe cover sock mutlipack
Black textured sneaker socks multipack
Black wide fishnet ankle socks
White textured sneakers socks multipack
Blue metallic ankle socks


text:
TOXIC AVENGER! wrote:*Bitch slaps JexKerome*
JexKerome wrote:If there's anyone around here I would swear lacks any self-esteem issues (and thus has no need to feel superior to anyone else) that would be Ryan.
More likely, and based upon the amount of anger spilling out of his latest posts in the forums, I'd say Srdjan is in a Bad Mood (TM), and needs to get out of 'Net and relax a little outside, in the real world.
Either dat, or da Powa 'as gone to 'is 'ead, it 'as!
TOXIC AVENGER! wrote:Why is everyone so obsessed with this thread?
If anyone happens to have a copy of the original first post (I don't) I'd be happy to edit it in.
Is my teacher a bitch?
She's so old, and she has dementia!
And she's so stupid nobody ever understands what she wants.
ie. once she made us a test, but she never said it was a test, we thought it was an exercise, so I opened the book and then she grabs my paper and gives me a D. So I say "huh? I thought it was an exercise, and look, everybody's using books 'cause they thought that too", and she replies that "if you were caught cheating, you could at least accept it with honor"
And nobody in her class ever gets good grades, even the best people, and she fails the most people of all teachers.
And she hates me.
I bet she'll give me a D, and she'll destroy my career and my life.
So, is she a bitch, or is it just me?
mcDuffies wrote:JexKerome wrote:If there's anyone around here I would swear lacks any self-esteem issues (and thus has no need to feel superior to anyone else) that would be Ryan.
More likely, and based upon the amount of anger spilling out of his latest posts in the forums, I'd say Srdjan is in a Bad Mood (TM), and needs to get out of 'Net and relax a little outside, in the real world.
Either dat, or da Powa 'as gone to 'is 'ead, it 'as!
Maybe, but I'm sure much better that him in taking jokes on my own account. In fact, I've taken more kicks that anyone else on these forums, without intention to get it back - just because I think that would spoil the joke. But when someone abuses that and, after I hint him that he went over the line, he just goes even further, that's a good reason to get into bad mood, don't you think.
Of course I won't delete any of such posts. They annoy me, but deleting them would be simply jerky behavior,
rkolter wrote:Wow, forget to check a thread for a little bit and you get called an insecure jerk who is unable to take jokes on his own account.
Mcduffies, I've never kicked you in the nuts with the express intention of pissing you off. In fact, I've always chuckled when I find a reason to kick you in the nuts in the forum, and figured that you chuckled about it too.
The time you're talking about saying I went over the line was when a comic was posted with your character sitting in an advice booth ala "Peanuts", and I commented something was wrong about the picture, since you weren't bent over holding your crotch. Your response was something on par of "some people are mature enough to not need to put that joke into each strip I'm in."
You don't comment when other people kick you in the nuts - or draw your character bent over holding his crotch. I admit I do use this joke more often than others, but if you were really upset about the joke, you'd have said something to everyone, not just to me. So when you didn't call out anyone else, but poked back at me, I just figured you were playing along and having a good time of it.
I guess I'll close by saying that you can't honestly say you take a self depreciating joke better than me, and I'm a bit disappointed that you'd resort to insulting me personally and threatening to abuse your mod powers, when all you had to say was, "C'mon already, this joke is getting old and I'm not having fun with it anymore." I really am a decent human being - if you'd asked me to stop before now, I would have.
rkolter wrote:That's a fair appology. For my part, I'm sorry I overused the joke - subtle hints don't always work well over the internet. I liked the joke because you took it in good humor, and I respected you for that. If I'd known I was starting to offend you with that joke, I'd have stopped way before now. So, I'm honestly sorry to have made you uncomfortable.
It's nice to have a flame war that ends before it becomes much of a flame, or much of a war.
I do however, reserve the right to kick the crotch of anyone who says, "Aww... are they going to kiss and make up now?"
Really, really tight?mcDuffies wrote:*hugs JexKerome*
rkolter wrote:I've never kicked you in the nuts with the express intention of pissing you off.
KittyKatBlack wrote:Now that I think of it, why exactly DOES everyone kick McDuffies in the crotch? I don't even remember what started it.
TOXIC AVENGER! wrote:Um....
*Hugs everyone, then erases my name from Yarpsdat's death list when he isn't looking and writes in Mcduffies's name*
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest