text:
October 2, 2016
by Douglas Weisz
Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family Wins Ward Award
The 2016 American First Day Cover Society convention (Americover) was held in Falls Church VA this past August. Weisz Covers had a table and I was honored at the Sunday morning general membership meeting to receive the Philip H Ward Memorial Award for excellence in first day cover literature. The award was for my work "Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family". Presented to me by Bob Lewin whose speech was quite moving. I was not expecting the accolades I have received for this book and it was not my purpose. It is so very gratifying, however, to be acknowledged for your contributions. I would like to thank the AFDCS for this honor.
July 24, 2016
by Douglas Weisz
Documentary about stamp collecting filmed at Weisz Covers
Doug Weisz of Weisz Covers Interviewed for Documentary.
Recently, Weisz Covers had the honor of hosting The Collectors Union in our home in New Orleans to participate in the filming of their documentary "Freaks & Errors. A documentary about stamp collectors". A lifetime of experience in a variety of collectibles industries has provided me a different perspective than most of the people he has already interviewed. Most of whom have been strictly stamp collectors. I hope that Mark found some of what I had to say interesting enough to add to the hours of footage he's accumulated. Mark shared with me that I was the first person that he interviewed nearly 10 years ago. I had completely forgotten this until he brought it up. Also, I am the last person he interviewed for this project and I thought that this was fitting.
We talked about why I got involved as a dealer in covers, how I got here and why I think that people collect stamps. We talked a little about pre stamp postal history and about my personal collection of illustrated New Orleans advertising covers. I shared my enthusiasm for the business and my thoughts about the future of the hobby. I treated them to lunch brought in by Miriam from Cochon Butcher and drove them to the airport. Mark and Alex were definitely impressed with the food if not my interview!
I am proud we were one of the first to contribute to their successful Kick Starter campaign. I firmly believe there is something of interest to be found by everyone in the hobby of philately. The study of postal history can lead you to who you are and where you are from. Philately provides the opportunity to constantly learn something new. I am grateful to everyone who has made my participation in this field possible. I enjoyed having Mark and Alex and hope they enjoyed their trip to New Orleans. I am looking forward to seeing the finished film.
Here's a trailer from the film.
July 21, 2015
by Douglas Weisz
Dorothy Knapp: Philately & Family Errata
I have found a few errors in my recently published book. Thanks to the many customers who have also pointed out a few. There are a couple on p.27 that are important enough that I thought I would post the revised page here.
If you click on it, it will get bigger. You can open it in a new tab and magnify it as well. They are a couple caption corrections and an additional clarifying sentence about her possible designs for Weigand.
April 6, 2015
by Douglas Weisz
March 24, 2015
by Douglas Weisz
Press Release Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family
Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family – Vividly Imagined Book Comprising 1600+ Images, Showcases Life and Work of Philately's Most Cherished Cachet Artist
Douglas Weisz's 'Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family' is the first book dedicated to the history of hand-painted cachet art. Dorothy Knapp is undeniably the most influential force in the craft and in this compelling volume, the story of her envelope art and its messages to the nation are explored and recounted in fascinating detail.
For Immediate Release
Canonsburg, PA – While most are aware of their existence, few people truly understand the history and vibrant imagination behind the nation's envelope art. For over a century, stamps, covers and their vast array of designs have been used to communicate to people and detail the continuously evolving American story.
No one has been more influential in the nation's cover art than Dorothy Knapp, a cachet artist whose work has been seen by millions. In his latest book, Douglas Weisz tells the story of Knapp's life and the powerful influence of her work on the citizens of the United States.
'Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family' is the first book of its kind, and a must-read for any art, Philately and history buff.
Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family is the definitive biography and complete works of the most famous cachet artist in the history of philately. Envelope art has been utilized for over a century to communicate a public message through the mail system. Every stamp and event tells a story and Dorothy illustrated this in her legendary style within the limited canvas of an envelope.
Over 1600 full color images tell the story of her work of nearly 20 years. The collection of these works uncovered unsolved mysteries about her relationships with others in the industry and identification of her unsigned work. Journals, letters, interviews and family photos tell her personal story and how her life translated into this remarkable body of work.
"While Dorothy Knapp might not be the first name that springs to mind in the art world, her work has majorly influenced generations of artists who present their designs on envelopes," explains Weisz, whose company stocks the largest traveling inventory of fine U.S. philatelic material. "Thousands of collectors have examples of Knapp's first day covers in their collections, and this book explains the entire backstory of these covers, their creator, and her life."
Continuing, "My research shows that this is also the first book to be published about hand-painted cachet art. You certainly don't need to be into the hobby to enjoy the book – it's a vital addition to the collection of anyone who documents art history, American history or for anyone involved in the worlds of collecting and Americana. You'll marvel at how influential this woman was and still is!"
With the book's popularity expected to increase, interested readers are urged to secure their copies without delay.
'Dorothy Knapp: Philately and Family' is available now: http://douglasweisz.com/book.
About the Author:
Douglas Weisz collected stamps and first day covers as a boy in rural Hartland, Illinois, although his career in philately began later in life, after having been a pharmacist, a professional pastry chef and a restorer of fine 18th century furniture. He currently divides his time between his home in southwestern Pennsylvania with his wife, Miriam, and the road, where they both enjoy a semi nomadic existence attending philatelic shows countrywide. He has been a full time dealer in first days, events, early flight covers, and postal history for nearly 20 years. This is his first book.
Contact: Douglas Weisz / 773-914-4332 / email@example.com
March 12, 2015
by Douglas Weisz
Glowing review of my new book from Eldon Mohler
Hi Doug,
I received your Dorothy Knapp book this afternoon. I am absolutely thrilled by it. It's gorgeous! It is the most stunning cover book I have ever seen. I have spent over an hour skimming through every single page. I really appreciate the human interest information included about Dorothy and her family (and dog). I read the poems and some of the other text, and scanned through all of the cover photos. Everything is top notch. I recognize a number of the covers as being in my collection. I am now excited about going through my Knapp covers and identifying them with your numbering system. I'm thinking that your numbering will end of being the "Bible" for Knapp covers.
Thank you for sending me this superb book. I will certainly treasure it. I will be spending a lot more time carefully reading all the introductory material and, of course, the cover photos. My wife saw your book, and she wants to read about Dorothy and family, and she usually has practically no interest in covers.
I knew you had been a pharmacist, but I did not know you were a professional pastry chef and that you restored fine 18th century furniture. I'm glad to learn that.
I eagerly await your second book!
March 20, 2012
by Douglas Weisz
Collect First Day Covers Issued On Your Birthday
Miriam and I both have stamps that where issued on the day we were born. Miriam was born 4/29/64 and collects every cachet of the John Muir issue. She's been at it for years and has a really nice collection and enjoys the hunt for covers she doesn't already have. Pictured is a Dorothy Knapp add-on for her issue that she is pretty desperate for. The image came to me as I am writing a book on Dorothy and one of my clients owns this cover. Miriam was in my office one day as I was working on the book and happened to see the image. She would have seen it someday but I was immediately charged with finding her another!
My issue, somewhat appropriately given my profession, is the City Mail Delivery stamp of 10/26/63. I don't collect it. Collectors make terrible dealers. This is a great way, however, to create a nice FDC collection of your own. Even if you don't have one on the exact day you were born, you can collect the right day and month from various years. You could even search for postal history from your birthday.
March 15, 2012
by faudo
Newly designed U.S. cover philatelic website
I want to thank Lauren Gray and Rob Stinogle for all their hard work on my new website. It's a long time in coming and light years ahead of my dowdy self made Frontpage website I created so many years ago. This website works on a variety of hardware and browser types. It really reflects our style and hopefully the information contained within will be helpful to all levels of interests.
The newest feature of my website is this blog. With all the traveling to look at cover collections and attending stamp shows I don't have a lot of time to write. I do hope to fit in latest news of acquired collections and great discoveries. I would like to share ideas about how to promote and continue to grow our clubs and shows. It would be great to share new websites that I have discovered here as well. Anything you would like me to discuss here? What do you think our new site?


text:
1: A book made especially for you | with all my love
3: I have no words for my love to you...it's eternal! I promised you to love you forever and ever and Baby this is what I do!!
4: The best day of my life!!
7: When two hearts are meant for each other... NO distance is too far... NO time is too long... and NOTHING in this world could tear them apart!!
9: Dear Ron, I am so blessed to have a man like you and I couldn't imagine spending my life with anyone else. I love you!
11: Dream what you want to dream; go where you want to go; be what you want to be; coz you have only one life and one chance to do all those things...but please do them with me, never let me go!
12: The greatest man all over the world.... | You
13: The girl who's just so in love with you.... | Me
14: When you truly care for someone, you don't look for faults. You don't look for answers. You don't look for mistakes. You accept the faults and overlook excuses. The measure of love is, when you love without measure. There are rare chances that you'll meet the person you love and who loves you in return. So once you have it, don't let it go. The chance may never come your way again!
16: I miss you!!!
17: Please hurry up into my arms
19: Two dorks...just perfect for each other! I love you forever and ever, until the end of time!!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Control: documentation
Any exporter wishing to make use of the regime must complete the appropriate documentation in order for their goods to benefit from a preferential rate of duty in the preference giving country.
EUR1/EUR-MED/Invoice Declarations
The standard documents are Form EUR1 / EUR-MED (C1299 / C1300 Movement Certificates). In all cases, including retrospective and duplicate issue (see Notice 827 European Community Preferences: Export Procedures - section 3), the relevant Certificate has to be authenticated either by HMRC at the Central Processing Unit (CPU - Salford).
They can also be authenticated at local Chambers of Commerce or local offices of the Institute of Chartered Shipbrokers who offer a chargeable service.
Declarations on the invoice can be used for low value consignments (Notice 827 European Community Preferences: Export Procedures - sections 12 and section 20 refer) and do not require authentication by HMRC.
Approved Exporters may use declarations on the invoice (Notice 827 European Community Preferences: Export Procedures - section 11) without a value limit.
Notice 827 European Community Preferences: Export Procedures - section 20 gives guidance on the scope and usage of preference documentation.
Shipping/Forwarding agents may not complete any preference document without formal written authorisation from the exporter.
Completion of any preference document is conditional on the exporter holding, and being able to produce on demand, all necessary evidence that the goods comply with the relevant origin rule(s).
Anyone who gives untrue information about goods being exported under preference may be liable to a financial penalty (ECEP03100).


text:
TurfMutt 'Be A Backyard Superhero' Essay Contest Open
March 11, 2015
Children in grades K-5 have the power to improve the outdoor green spaces at their schools by participating in the "Be a Backyard Superhero" essay contest with Scholastic. They can enter the contest by writing and illustrating a story. Read more from the article here.


text:
Flagship Store
California lifestyle apparel brand All Good flagship store is now open at 1715 R Street at the Ice Blocks in Sacramento, California. The flagship store provides visitors with a comprehensive All Good experience. Each seasonal collection of All Good is presented in its full range alongside a well-curated selection of brands and products that resonate with the facets of California culture that inspire the All Good lifestyle.
The All Good flagship seeks to do more than present the lifestyle, it's objective is to inspire participation. One notable attraction of the space is the 65-degree bouldering wall, which will surely tempt even the most novice to chalk up and test their grip. Another unique feature is a surfboard library that provides free check-out of surfboards and wetsuits. All Good has also begun it's scheduling of community activations with a consistent, weekly schedule of hiking, fishing, spelunking, surfing, birding, biking meet-ups, conservation and survival clinics (actually all kinds of clinics). Caffeinated fuel for all these activities daily provided gratis from Insight Coffee Roasters.
"The flagship store is quickly becoming the physical hub from which all of our stories can begin it's path to being told to the world. We've built the space out in a way that truly represents the brand and it's look, vibe, feel. The space enables us to live and celebrate the lifestyle with everybody that visits for shopping, a meet-up, a clinic, getting a fishing license or just enjoying a cup of ice coffee from one of our All Good bamboo biodegradable and washable camping cups for free whilst checking out our new jackets and camp pants," states All Good Creative Director Jason Maggio.


text:
My Christmas tree skirt...
Christmas tree skirt that I pinned...
Pinned via pinmarklet from
I pinned a few Christmas tree skirts on my Christmas board because I knew I wanted to make one this year. The last few years, I've wrapped random pieces of fabric or table cloths around the skirt, but I really wanted a Christmas skirt that was special, festive, and one that we can use each Christmas to come.
So, I followed this tutorial by CraftMel on Curbly. It was very clear and easy to follow. The most difficult part in making this Christmas tree skirt was choosing a snowflake design. I took about three days looking at differenty types of snowflake designs, and then cut out about ten (from our recycle paper) before finally settling on this one...
Cutting it out of the large piece of felt wasn't too bad and would have been much easier if I hadn't had four three-to-five-year-olds playing in the room, me constantly saying, "Remember, don't step in the hot lava!!" lava=felt
I made one small, time consuming change to the method of making the Christmas tree skirt. Since I really want to use it year after year, and also because I have children running & playing around the tree from time to time, I decided to sew the white snowflake to the red circle. Lots of pins and three days of sewing for short periods of time and I finally finished!
We had our tree for two days without a skirt. It's much warmer now...and prettier.
I'm linking up to these fabulous parties!
I'd love for you to follow my pinterest board.


text:
Shop by Category
- $99 or Less
- White & Yellow Gold
- Rose Gold
- Sterling Silver
- Platinum
- Birthstone/Gemstone
- Diamond
- Heart Shaped
- Men's
- Couples/Matching
- Engraved & Personalized
- Custom Designed
- Celtic & Irish
- Claddagh
- Chastity & Purity
- True Love Waits
- Pre-Engagement
- CZ/Cubic Zirconia
- Purity Bracelets
- Other Jewelry
Helpful Information
- Ring Size Help
- What are Promise Rings
- Meaning of Promise Rings
- History of Promise Rings
- Giving a Promise Ring
- Correct Finger to Wear a Promise Ring
- Should Men Wear Promise Rings
Newsletter Signup
For Sales, News & Contests
Rated Excellent by the Jewelers Board of Trade
My Cart
You have no items in your shopping cart.
Why Shop with us?
Free Shipping
Free USPS Shipping on all Orders!
No Risk
30 Day Money Back Guarantee
Secure Shopping
100% Secure Online Shopping
Jewelers & Gemcutters Since 1975
Compare Products
You have no items to compare.
Recent Reviews
The ring turned out great. I did the ring in 14kt yellow gold as my gf likes yellow instead of the white gold. I put each one of our birthstones in the hearts. She loved the ring and the thought!
(Review by Jordan)
- Home /
- Crosses and Heart Promise Ring+


text: Hello all, I am about to release my first app. I am very happy with it and as it took a lot of time/effort on my part, I would like to earn a little money with it. The app is targeted towards kids in school, mostly college age as it has to do with grade calculation/gpa stuff. I am debating between making it a paid app (.99) or making it free with ads. I really hate ads so I would rather make it paid, but I am afraid no one will download it then. What are your thoughts? I am open to any suggestions. TIA


text:
Site Navigation
TF.N Main
Episode 7
Episode 3
Episode 2
Episode 1
Latest News
Holonet (Misc News)
Star Wars TV
Video Games
Fan Art
Fan Fiction
SW Poster Database
Jedi Council
Virtual Sequels
Rebel Rouser
Midichlorian Study
Fan Speak
SW Tech Commentaries
Unofficial Encyclopedia
Time Tales
Ultimate Timeline
Virtual Edition
SW Special Editions
Rebel Friends
Explore TF.N
Privacy Policy
About TF.N
Contact Us
Send News
Social Media
TF.N on your Desktop
TF.N Mobile
TF.N Main
Collecting Navigation
Collecting Home
TF.N Collecting Forums
Rebelscum Collecting Forums
Rebelscum Photo Archives
Rebelscum Jedi Archives
Toy Checklist
Collectors Collections
Rebelscum Special Features
Database Home
Pricing Posters
Buying Posters
Links & References
A New Hope
The Empire Strikes Back
Return of the Jedi
Star Wars Trilogy
Star Wars: Special Editions
The Phantom Menace
Attack of the Clones
Ewok Adventues
Collecting Clubs
Collecting Links
CEII: Jabba's Palace Reunion - Massive Guest Announcements
Star Wars
Night With The Tampa Bay Storm Reminder
Stephen Hayford
Star Wars
Weekends Exclusive Art
ForceCast #251: To Spoil or Not to Spoil
New Timothy Zahn Audio Books Coming
Star Wars Celebration VII In Orlando?
May The FETT Be With You
Mimoco: New Mimobot Coming May 4th
Official ROTS Food related Promo Thread
Problems with ROTS Figures/Toys Thread
New Slurpee cups in hand......
SW Colector confessions; What's your worst secret? V#2
If you could have any SW toy that doesn't really exist...
Who on here has the best Palpatine collection?
There are no polls
currently operating
in this sector.
Please check
back soon.
View Poll Archives
MIMOBOT Series 8 Collection Revealed
Posted By
Mimoco has just announced the new characters featured in MIMOBOT Collection 8 Series including the SDCC and Celebration VI Exclusive Bikerscout MIMOBOT!
Mimoco Unveils the STAR WARS� MIMOBOT� Series 8 Collection of USB Flash Drives From Episode VI: Return of the Jedi
Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 8 is here!
MIMOBOT & mimoZine
The Series Includes the Joint San Diego Comic-Con� and Star Wars Celebration VI Exclusive Bikerscout MIMOBOT!
(BOSTON, MA - June 26, 2012) Mimoco, makers of the MIMOBOT� line of designer USB flash drives and MIMOMICRO� card readers, is announcing the release of Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 8 featuring iconic characters from Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. The eighth series in the Star Wars MIMOBOT collection includes Jabba the Hutt, Slave Leia, Jedi Luke, Admiral Ackbar, and Biker Scout - a joint 2012 San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration VI exclusive - all sporting classic stylized MIMOBOT designs.
"We're over the forest moon of Endor with this latest in our series of Star Wars MIMOBOT flash drives. It's one of our best yet with a little something for every fan", says Scott Seraydarian, Director of Media at Mimoco. "There's cute, there's sexy; there are heroes, villains, and even sluglike gangsters. Series 8 continues the tradition of bringing our favorite Star Wars characters to the world of designer personal tech."
Jabba the Hutt MIMOBOT has grown fat and powerful on your data. This gangster from a galaxy far, far away doesn't forgive debts easily. Satiate the mighty and powerful Jabba the Hutt MIMOBOT's appetite by storing up to 64GBs of your pics, documents, and favorite Max Rebo Band jams on him!
From her first appearance chained to Jabba's throne in Return of the Jedi, Slave Leia took her fate into her own hands and helped change the course of the galaxy, and did it all while looking good. She was the perfect balance of form and function, just like your Slave Leia MIMOBOT. With her sexy design and up to 64GBs of capacity, she's the perfect flash drive for storing and transporting all your digital data.
When last we saw Luke Skywalker at the end of The Empire Strikes Back, he was wearing comfy, loose fitting robes, and testing out his new mechanical hand. The Luke we encounter in Return of the Jedi is dressed all in black and means business. This is confident Luke. Powerful Luke. Jedi Luke. And Jedi Luke MIMOBOT is no different. Secure in his Jedi powers, he's also confident that no one, not Jabba, Vader, nor the Emperor himself can sway him to the dark side and endanger your most valued digital data. This Jedi Knight may be dressed in black, but he's all light.
One of Star Wars fans' favorite characters, Admiral Ackbar didn't need much screen time to make an impression. He hates the Empire and he hates being surprised by operational shield generators! Ackbar is a Mon Calamari, a squid-like species equally at home on land, in the water, and in space. Admiral Ackbar MIMOBOT is equally at home on your desk, in your pocket, or plugged into your computer. Command the fleet of all your most important data and files with your Admiral Ackbar MIMOBOT. With a flash drive design this cool, you can't resist, can you? You might even say, it's a trap...!
Native Ewoks scatter in the underbrush when Biker Scouts zip by on their speeder bikes, but just wait until some 'rebel scum' show up to take down that shield generator. That's when we see exactly what Biker Scouts are made of. Appearing on Return of the Jedi's forest moon of Endor, Biker Scout MIMOBOT will make his appearance as a joint San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration VI exclusive. With a numbered release of only 1,000 units and a memory capacity of up to 64GBs, the limited edition Biker Scout MIMOBOT is the perfect designer USB flash drive for the die-hard Star Wars fan with data on the go.
Available in 8GB to 64GB capacities, the Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 8 collection lets you store and transport all your digital music, pics, documents, and more. And with exclusive preloaded digital extras like Mimory� & mimoDesk� suites of Star Wars-themed icons, avatars, screensavers, wallpapers, and the mimoByte� sound software that plays authentic Star Wars audio clips when MIMOBOT is inserted or ejected from your computer, you get a whole lot of function with a whole lot of form.
The Star Wars MIMOBOT Series 8 USB flash drive collection is now available at
, and in select retail shops worldwide. The joint San Diego Comic-Con and Star Wars Celebration VI exclusive, Biker Scout MIMOBOT, will first be available at Comic-Con International in San Diego, CA on July 11-15 and at Star Wars Celebration VI in Orlando, FL on August 23-26.
# # #
Related Stories
May 7, 2012
Mimoco May the 4th Contest Complete
May 4, 2012
May The 4th Mimoco
Star Wars
May 2, 2012
Star Wars
Day Video From Mimoco
April 1, 2012
Mimoco Takes April Fools Joke To The Bink
January 10, 2012
Mimoco Expands Product Line
Select Date
2013, May
2013, April
2013, March
2013, February
2013, January
2012, December
2012, November
2012, October
2012, September
2012, August
2012, July
2012, June
2012, May
2012, April
2012, March
2012, February
2012, January
2011, December
2011, November
2011, October
2011, September
2011, August
2011, July
2011, June
2011, May
2011, April
2011, March
2011, February
2011, January
2010, December
2010, November
2010, October
2010, September
2010, August
2010, July
2010, June
2010, May
2010, April
2010, March
2010, February
2010, January
2009, December
2009, November
2009, October
2009, September
2009, August
2009, July
2009, June
2009, May
2009, April
2009, March
2009, February
2009, January
2008, December
2008, November
2008, October
2008, September
2008, August
2008, July
2008, June
2008, May
2008, April
2008, March
2008, February
2008, January
2007, December
2007, November
2007, October
2007, September
2007, August
2007, July
2007, June
2007, May
2007, April
2007, March
2007, February
2007, January
2006, December
2006, November
2006, October
2006, September
2006, August
2006, July
2006, June
2006, May
2006, April
2006, March
2006, February
2006, January
2005, December
2005, November
2005, October
2005, September
2005, August
2005, July
2005, June
2005, May
2005, April
2005, March
2005, February
2005, January
2004, December
2004, November
2004, October
2004, September
2004, August
2004, July
2004, June
2004, May
2004, April
2004, March
2004, February
2004, January
2003, December
2003, November
2003, October
2003, September
2003, August
2003, July
2003, June
2003, May
2003, April
2003, March
2003, February
2003, January
2002, December
2002, November
2002, October
2002, September
2002, August
2002, July
2002, June
2002, May
2002, April
2002, March
2002, February
2002, January
2001, December
2001, November
2001, October
2001, September
2001, August
2001, July
2001, June
2001, May
2001, April
2001, March
2001, February
2001, January
2000, December
2000, November
2000, October
2000, September
2000, August
2000, July
2000, June
2000, May
2000, April
2000, March
2000, February
2000, January
1999, December
1999, November
1999, October
1999, September
1999, August
1999, July
1999, June
1999, May
1999, April
1999, March
1999, February
1999, January
1998, December
1998, November
1998, October
1998, August
1998, June
1998, May
1998, April
1998, March
eBay Today 1345: The Rarest Of Rare Kenner Action Figure
Posted By
eBay Today 1345: The Rarest Of Rare Kenner Action Figure
Sideshow Collectibles Deluxe Darth Vader Is Up!
Posted By
Sideshow Collectibles Deluxe Darth Vader Is Up!
Enter Email Address:
Find Out More...
Search For Posters, Cardboard Stand-Ups & T-Shirts!


text:
Cars have been notorious for giving out toxic fumes but it seems some designers have come up with a concept car that can breathe and turn smog into breathable air. New invention from South Koreans Kim Gun-woong (24) and Kim Su-ji (23) the concept car Vieria does not pollute the air; and will even be able to purify the environment. It's amazing!
The car practically inhales the polluted smog through an inlet and gives out pure and clean oxygen from its outlet behind. The car features a shiftable scissor-like wheel and axle system and should be a great example to curb down those harmful gas emissions. The wheels can be contracted together or expanded outward according to the street type and the speed at which the car travels.
Compact (Vieria Concept measures just 3.9 meters long and 1.45 meters wide), the electric two-seater has 4 wheels, the distance from the axle can be increased in "Normal" mode and low mode " Dynamic "(motorway) through a central pivot. A system as clever can trust to ensure the comfort of driving along the route.


text:
Can your party music contribute to your guest's hearing loss?
Audio Acoustics
By Orland Purcell Au. D., CCC-A
Everyone loves a great outdoor party in the summer. You can enjoy the balmy weather, the open sky and the green landscaping.
But are you turning the music up loud enough to damage hearing? Here are some things to think about in that regard.
Many bands and DJs play music at 100dB SPLA (sound pressure level weighted). Unless you're wearing earplugs you can start to lose hearing in about 30 minutes at that level. At 90dB you may start to lose some hearing in about three hours.
The best level for a party is about 85 dB. "Be decibel-wise: under 85 keeps hearing alive" is a great way to remember this number.
There's also a multiplier effect as more and more guests show up. The more guests there are, the louder everyone has to talk to be heard. If you've ever been at a crowded party or restaurant, you know the issue. Then the music gets louder to be heard over the guests, then the guest talk even louder to be heard over the louder music and—well, you get the picture. This is 100 percent a recipe for hearing loss.
How can you know when music is too loud? One way to know is if you need to shout to the person next to you just to be heard.
A more definitive way would involve one of the many free apps available for both Apple and Android smartphones that measure decibel levels. You can check them for accuracy before the party starts by speaking into it in a normal voice. That should give you a reading in the 60-70 dB range. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) has blogged about which apps are the most accurate.
Since many DJs and musicians are accustomed to playing music very loudly, some of them have already lost hearing. So 80-85 dB doesn't sound very loud to them. So you might plan to offer earplugs to your guests.
If you go that route, you might want to check out the YouTube video, "Fitting Foam Earplugs" produced by 3M. Basically, you want to roll the earplug down to a matchstick thickness, then insert it into your ear. This allows it to expand to completely fill your ear opening. That will give you the most effective hearing protection.
Do I practice what I preach? I try to! My daughter got married last June, and we had the DJ keep the music at a "reasonable level" so that people could enjoy the music, others could converse and more importantly no one lost any hearing at that joyous occasion. Noise exposure is the most preventable cause of hearing loss. Don't squander it on your special party or wedding day!
Audio Acoustics, a full-service hearing center owned by Orland Purcell, Au. D., has been in business since 1975. Ginger Peugh, Au. D., is his associate. They offer industrial hearing conservation, diagnostic audiology and a wide variety of hearing aids. They are located at 2101 North Midland Drive, Suite Four. The phone number is 689-4327.


text:
Imagine where the U.S. economy would be today if John Jacob Astor, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Andrew Carnegie or any of the magnates who helped turn America into an industrialized society had been gunned down by a revolutionary firing squad. In 1979, that is what happened in Iran to my grandfather, Habib Elghanian, Iran's most prominent Jewish industrialist and philanthropist. My grandfather's execution was not only a personal loss but a turning point for Iran.
His execution and the subsequent fleeing of businessmen from Iran contributed to derailing the country's chances of building a modern, diversified, export-based economy, and foreshadowed Iran's neglect of its most valuable resource: its people. Since the revolution in 1979, a new generation of Iranians has been left to foot the hefty losses caused by the Islamic Republic's hostility to independent businessmen, its fixation on oil, uranium and nuclear power and its cantankerous rhetoric against Israel.
In the months after Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini's return to Iran on Feb. 1, 1979, about 200 former high-ranking members of the shah's security forces, military and government were killed, many charged with "association with the shah's regime." That May, my grandfather was the first businessman to be executed. During a show trial that lasted no longer than 20 minutes, he was falsely charged with being a "Zionist spy" and a "corrupter on Earth." Newspaper stories and editorials around the world, including in the Los Angeles Times, carried the news of the execution of "Iran's plastics king."


text:
Military Funeral Honors
Howard & Jones recognizes and holds a deep appreciation for the sacrifices our military men and women and their families make to defend our great country. Their service and sacrifice should be recognized and honored during the funeral service. We will do everything we can to make sure your loved one receives the military funeral honors they are entitled to by US law. Below you will find more detailed information about military funeral honors and entitlement guidelines. If you should have any further questions, please call us anytime – we would love to be of service to you.
Performing military funeral honors is one way express the profound gratitude our nation has to the brave men and women who have faithfully guarded the country in both war and peace time. This ceremonial tribute is the final demonstration a grateful nation can provide to its veterans' families. The tradition of providing military funeral honors, in some form, began in ancient Greece and Rome. The current protocol of military funeral honors today has its roots in these ancient ceremonies as well other historical American experiences. U.S. law now mandates the rendering of military funeral honors for all eligible veterans if requested by the family, and shall be provided at no cost by the Department of Defense. Howard & Jones can assist families in requesting military funeral honors.
As provided by law, an honor guard detail for the burial of an eligible veteran shall consist of not less than two members of the Armed Forces. One member of the detail shall be a representative of the parent branch of service of the deceased veteran. The honor detail will, at a minimum, perform a ceremony that includes the folding and presentation of the American flag to the next of kin and the playing of taps. Taps will be played by a bugler, if available, or by electronic recording.
Please be aware that today there are so few buglers available that the military often cannot provide one. Should there be a need, Howard & Jones can supply an official taps recording or assist in locating local area musicians.
Who is eligible for Military Honors?
- Military members on active duty
- Military retirees
- Members and former members of the Selected Reserve
- Eligible U.S. veterans of any war
- Other U.S. veterans who served at least one term of enlistment and separated under conditions other than dishonorable
Who is not eligible?
- Individuals discharged from the Armed Forces under dishonorable conditions
- Individuals sentenced to death or life imprisonment without parole for a federal or state capital offense
- Other explicit circumstances
Above information is provided by militaryfuneralhonors.osd.mil – sponsored by The Department of Defense.


text:
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Postcard from Cambridge, Mass.: Widener Library
23 comments:
- William Kendall said...
A magnificent library building!
You would have to sacrifice a few freshmen. Minotaurs have big appetites.
- March 11, 2014 at 12:06 AM
- Petrea Burchard said...
I must go there. With a minotaur shield, of course.
- March 11, 2014 at 12:11 AM
- Peter said...
I think I would have to borrow some thread from Ariadne. Would love to visit Harvard, it is nice to get a glimpse.
- March 11, 2014 at 2:22 AM
- LOLfromPasa said...
Big place that would be fun to get lost in. I suppose there is a real risk you could get lost :).
Trees there are the same as ours here, I see.
- March 11, 2014 at 3:01 AM
- cieldequimper said...
That's what I'd call heaven though I wouldn't be looking for your hidden minotaur!
- March 11, 2014 at 3:19 AM
- orvokki said...
Have you any photo of miniatures :)
Have a nice day
- March 11, 2014 at 4:00 AM
- Catherine Goron said...
So stately and beautiful! 57+ miles of bookshelves is a reader's haven for sure. I suppose if there's one library to hide out in, this would be the one (minus the minotaur ;)
- March 11, 2014 at 4:45 AM
That's an 'epic' looking photo you have composed there, and 57 miles of bookshelves? Incredible!
- March 11, 2014 at 4:58 AM
- Revrunner said...
From the look of that yard, I'd say the sun-god would have felt more comfortable in the library.
- March 11, 2014 at 6:38 AM
- Tanya Breese said...
oh wow, what an incredible library!
- March 11, 2014 at 6:48 AM
- José Mendonça said...
Beautifully composed shot!
- March 11, 2014 at 8:55 AM
- Norma Beishir said...
Hmmm...sounds like the opening for a movie: Indiana Jones and the Mythical Guardians of the Library!
- March 11, 2014 at 9:13 AM
- Sharon Anck said...
It's a very academic looking building. I'd love to see the inside.
- March 11, 2014 at 10:39 AM
- Kaya said...
Oh, that is one amazing library!!! The building is very beautiful and very inviting. I wish I could see this library and spend there several hours.
Beautiful picture, Lulu!
- March 11, 2014 at 11:17 AM
- Merisi said...
Great library building!
I did not know there was another Gutenberg bible in the USA, besides the one at the Library of Congress.
- March 11, 2014 at 11:29 AM
- Lady Lilith said...
Now that is one big library.
- March 11, 2014 at 12:04 PM
- PerthDailyPhoto said...
I think Harry would have been very pleased with this memorial Lulu. Was thinking how generous his mum was donating $3.5 million until I read the library had $97 million worth of renovation since then.. but still I guess back then that would have been worth so much more.
- March 11, 2014 at 12:20 PM
- RedPat said...
So stately!
- March 11, 2014 at 1:35 PM
- Natasha Hill said...
Love the architecture. Such a grand looking building!
- March 11, 2014 at 6:16 PM
- Jack said...
A college classmate of mine is a senior librarian at the Widener. In the years soon after graduation she married a grad student in chemistry at MIT. About five years ago he won a Nobel Prize. You never expect that stuff when you are just a snot-nosed college kid.
- March 11, 2014 at 10:54 PM
- Randy said...
That's an impressive looking library.
- March 11, 2014 at 11:30 PM
- a.s.m. said...
Preciosa fotografía, me encanta el color y la luz,
es estupenda.
Un saludo, Ángel
- March 13, 2014 at 10:07 AM
- Mersad said...
I love the building. The doorway is huge! The red brick facade adds a special touch!
- March 22, 2014 at 12:21 PM


text:
Priced between $6-10, these lipsticks promise to stay on for 24 hours without transfer. I decided to put this to the test. I wore Perpetual Plum and ate breakfast, lunch and dinner and blotted my mouth with a napkin at the end of each meal, and was quite surprised there was no lipstick residual on the napkin! What I loved even more was that I was able to drink a Starbucks coffee without seeing the stain of my lipstick on the lid. (one of my biggest peeves) I washed my make up off before I went to bed, but I didn't scrub my lips. I went to bed and my lipstick was still on. I woke up and didn't see any stains on my pillowcase. I looked in the mirror, and the lipstick was still intact! Plus it didn't dry my lips out!
There is a 2 step process, but really it's 3. They say to apply the lipstick to clean lips and allow 2 mins for the lipstick to set before applying the balm. But I say 3 steps because it is really important to buff your lips and rid it of any dry skin, otherwise it'll look gross with the lipstick on as it accentuates the dryness of your lips. I didn't really do that part in these swatches, and now I know I should.
These lipsticks definitely have awesome staying power. In fact to remove it, you need to use anything that is oil-based. I just used baby oil and it came off real easy. But you can use make up remover so long as it's oil-based. Baby oil is cheaper, and it takes off make up as good as my more expensive waterproof eye make up remover.
With that said, the lipsticks will also fade faster if you are eating something greasy... just keep that in mind. Also when it does start to fade, it's noticeable. It fades in random parts of your lips. So maybe the corners are all gone, and your lower mid lip is still pigmented but the sides are missing etc..
The color selection is wide and plentiful, but most of these colors are not your typical everyday wear. They have just one color that resembles a nude, and that one is called Timeless Toffee. Timeless Rose and Perpetual Plum can be worn everyday if you only use 1 coat. These photos definitely muted the colors a lot. They are more bright and vibrant in person. But if youre looking for a pop of color, then these might be fun to try.
|L-R: Timeless Toffee, Timeless Rose, Perpetual Plum, Very Cranberry, Blush On, Eternal Sunset, Keep it Red
|timeless toffee
|very cranberry
|blush on


text:
If your home or office is facing an invasion of any type of insect(s), call upon Atlantic Exterminating. We have more than 25 years of experience keeping your space pest-free, and that's a record you can trust. Review our extensive credentials and call us at your earliest convenience. We look forward to hearing from you.
Atlantic Exterminating
Daniel G. Coffey, Owner
New London Counties: Mystic, Groton and Stonington
Also Serving Westerly, Rhode Island (860) 535-8187 • Toll-Free: (800) 897-7170
Available Seven Days a Week, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m.


text:
|Image via Luna!
I'm also partial to book series. I imagine this is the result of becoming so invested in the characters that I hate to say goodbye. I always want to know what happens next. So without further ado, here are some of my favorite book series:
Harry Potter: If you could see my copies you would have no question about how much I love these books. I have reread the entire series at least 6 times now. Also, the film series is probably one of the best book-to-film adaptation I have ever seen.
Mary Russell: I love all things Sherlock Holmes, and when I stumbled across the first book in this series on a sale table, I was hooked. Mary Russell is a brilliant young woman coming of age during the Great War in southern England who happens to, literally, stumble across the great detective. Their relationship and cases are the subject of these books. Laurie R. King does an excellent job of staying true to the essence of Holmes and of writing the books true to Russell's voice. Ms. King is still writing new additions to this collection too!
Lord of the Rings/ The Hobbit: Confession, I had read the Hobbit prior to seeing Peter Jackson's most excellent adaptation of The Fellowship in theaters, so I had an idea of Middle Earth, but I did not pick up a copy of the trilogy until after the second film was already on its way to DVD. Tolkien created a whole new world with this series which is rich in languages, peoples, histories, and settings all of its own. If you've only seen the films, you are depriving yourself of so much more if you don't read the originals.
The Parasol Protectorate: This is a new series for me, and one I'm still reading my way through. It's a bit more campy than my usual choices, but with vampires, werewolves, Queen Victoria, steampunk and a good dose of mystery I can't resist. Gail Carriger is a very witty writer, a fact that is evident just from reading her author bio, and these books are definitely ones I'm thrilled to have discovered.
The Looking Glass Wars: This is a three book series based on Alice's Adventures in Wonderland. It's an alternate reality/fantasy that focuses on the adult Alyss (as it is correctly spelled) who finds herself removed from the protection of Victorian British society to return to her rightful place on the royal throne in an alternative dimension and the ensuing battle for power with her Aunt Redd. If you love all things Alice like I do, then you must check out this series by Frank Beddor.


text:
Content Count2
Last visited
Everything posted by itsjimmy91
New to Game Development but not Programming
itsjimmy91 posted a topic in For Beginners's ForumHello, Before I get started let me tell you a little bit about myself. I've been programming for years now and have a degree in Computer Science where I studied mostly Java. I currently hold a web development position where I work with .NET and C#. I am now proficient in Java, C# and many web languages. However, I have never done any type of game programming and really want to see what I can do. I should definitely have the programming knowledge to put something together now, but I am just not really sure where to start. I have a few questions and maybe you guys can help. My biggest concern is graphics. I have absolutely no concept of graphics and am not exactly an artistic guy. What do you do for graphics? Of C# and Java, which would be best? (I know, I know.. the generic no language is best answer). What's positive/not-so positive about each of these languages in game development terms? I really am a complete beginner in terms of game development, but I am looking for a response that isn't geared to the programming new guy. I don't need to know how to learn Hello, World. I just need to put it all together! Thanks!
New to Game Development but not Programming
itsjimmy91 replied to itsjimmy91's topic in For Beginners's ForumThanks for all of the replies, guys. I plan on primarily developing for the PC for now, so I think I am going to stick with C# and go that way (I've enjoyed working with C# a lot more than Java, honestly... so that plays into it also). I'm looking into the Unity3D engine and hopefully can pick up on how to use that. Does anybody have some good tutorials to point me to for this specific route? Thanks again for all of the advice. Helped a lot and I'm really looking forward to getting started.


text:
Home & Lifestyle Home Decor & Accessories Bags & Travel Bags & Backpacks Ogio Hampton's Tote in Terra
Ogio Hampton's Tote in Terra
Ogio Hampton's Tote in Terra
- In stock: 1
- In stock: 1
Great for commuting! The Ogio Hampton's Tote has a fully padded fleece lined laptop compartment with elastic closure that fits most 15" laptops. With it's patterned lining material and darling buttons, this bag is as fun as it is functional.
- Fully padded fleece lined laptop compartment with elastic closure fits most 15" laptops
- Padded iPad/tablet/e-reader pocket
- Three functional side flap pockets
- Fully padded base protects laptop
- Large zippered interior compartment
- Two interior elastic side pockets for cord and water bottle storage
- Zippered interior valuables pocket
- Removable decorative belt
- Easy access fully featured organizer panel with zippered stash pocket
- Padded grab handles
- High visibility liner
- Custom metal trims
- Dimensions: 15" H x 16.5" W x 4" D
- Weight: 2.1lbs Lbs.
- Capacity: 1000 Cubic Inches
- Laptop Pocket: 14.5"Hx10.5"Wx1"D
No Information Provided
Similar Bags & Travel
next Prev
Other Ogio Products
next Prev
Customer Reviews


text:
Resiliency and aggressiveness are two hallmarks of this season's UNLV football team.
The Rebels have repeatedly rallied to win, and they have taken chances to do so. Many of those chances have paid off, a reason they are rolling heading into today's 1 p.m. game against San Jose State at Sam Boyd Stadium.
UNLV (5-3, 3-1 Mountain West) probably can't play it too safe against the Spartans (4-3, 3-1) and their high-powered attack. San Jose State is a 4½-point favorite, and the total is listed at 66 points.
A victory would make UNLV, which has won five of its past six games, bowl eligible for the first time since 2000. The Rebels already had one big celebration Monday when they paraded the Fremont Cannon through campus after breaking an eight-game losing streak to UNR last weekend.
"This is the best I've felt playing football in college," running back Tim Cornett said. "But (today) if we can pull out a win and be bowl eligible, I'd feel a lot better. If we end up losing out and there's no bowl, I didn't achieve all the goals I had for my senior season."
The Rebels face a San Jose State offense that has scored more than 30 points in each of its past three games. Quarterback David Fales is making a serious bid for conference Offensive Player of the Year, having strung together five straight 300-yard games. He went over 400 yards in three of those outings.
UNLV's offense probably will need to keep up in what could become a shootout. The Rebels average 30.1 points per game with a balanced offense that averages 185 yards rushing and 247.6 yards passing.
But should the Rebels fall behind during any portion of the game, don't expect them to panic.
They have rallied to win four games after trailing at some point, including three times while behind at halftime. The last time UNLV recorded that many comeback victories was in 2003.
"Years before, we would give in," wide receiver Devante Davis said. "We have a different mentality, and we want to win no matter what the score is, and we believe in ourselves. That comes with Coach (Bobby) Hauck believing in us and instilling in us that we can do it, no matter the circumstances."
UNLV also has been willing to take risks.
Hauck's brother, Tim, isn't hesitant to call up a timely blitz as the Rebels' first-year defensive coordinator. But Tim Hauck tries to be unpredictable in how he attacks opposing offenses, changing strategies from week to week.
Offensively, the Rebels also often eschew playing it safe with the hope of a larger reward.
That happened toward the end of last Saturday's 27-22 victory at UNR when the Rebels had first down at the Wolf Pack's 11-yard line with about six minutes left. Holding a 21-16 lead, the Rebels could've gone with three running plays and taken time off the clock or forced UNR to use its timeouts while settling for a field goal.
UNLV instead went for the end zone, and found it on Caleb Herring's touchdown pass to Davis to make it a two-possession game.
"We wanted to be aggressive in that game," Bobby Hauck said. "Even at the end of the first half, we went after it and we used a timeout with 29 seconds left because we wanted to try to get a kickoff return and maybe get ourselves a field goal at the end of the half. We want to be aggressive and do our thing.
"As you get a feel for what a team's about and what the personality is — it usually takes till October to figure all that out — I think our guys are better when we're operating and not trying to do something where we've got discomfort, something we don't normally do. That's who we are."
Contact reporter Mark Anderson at firstname.lastname@example.com or 702-387-2914. Follow him on Twitter: @markanderson65.
■ WHEN: 1 p.m. today
■ WHERE: Sam Boyd Stadium
■ LINE: San Jose State -4½; total 66


text:
Thanksgiving Pictures
Happy Thanksgiving, Fellow Readers!
We here at Read Our Lips! wish you the best of days and we send you many blessings for you and yours.
Thank you so much for supporting our blog. We truly appreciate you all!
We'll be taking a small break to be with our families and prepare for the coming Holiday Season.
We'll be back on December 9, 2013.


text:
The roads that were repaired by the Jefferson County Road Department were as follows:
The roads that were repaired by the Jefferson County Road Department were as follows:
Jan. 17
• Heavy Equipment Operators and Culvert Crew: Continued the repairs on the bridge on Jefferson Parkway. The old asphalt was heated and removed from the bridge. Filled the seams with new asphalt, tightened bolts, used Mini X to jack hammer concrete. Replaced one panel in bridge and moved the old panel to the Jefferson County Road Department.
• Truck Drivers: Hauled SB2 to Maynard Road, Campbell Road, Otto Hall Road, Garrett Road and Fisher Adams Road.
• Grader Operators: Graded Mulberry Grove Road, Jeter Road, Knotts Island Road, Cantrell Road, Longbell Road, Willie Jackson Road, Clint Henderson Road, Sell Davis Road, Morrow Road, Clark Thomas Road, Conley Road and Horatious Road. Graded Maynard Road and spread six loads of SB2 on the road. Graded Fisher Adams Road and spread one load of SB2 on the road. Spread 20 yards of SB2 on Otto Hall Road. Graded and spread 60 yards of SB2 on Garrett Road.
• Sign Shop: A road sign and a stop sign were taken to Stratton Drive. A mailbox was put up on Samuel Road. Barrels were taken to the bridge on Hazel Street until repairs can be done. Checked the barricades on Jefferson Parkway to keep the traffic from trying to go over the bridge while work is being done.
Jan. 18
• Patching Crew: Filled potholes on Wilber West Road.
• Heavy Equipment Operators and Culvert Crew: Worked on the bridge on Jefferson Parkway.
• Grader Operators: Graded Bennett Road, Archer Road, Riverside Road and Wakins Road.
Jan. 21
• Heavy Equipment Operators and Culvert Crew: Changed out a 36-inch pipe under the road on Garrett Road and 24 yards of SB2 were used to cover pipe. An 18-inch pipe was changed out on Mulberry Road and seven yards of SB2 were used to cover the pipe. Scaffold and track hoe were hauled back to the Jefferson County Road Department and tools were loaded on the box van after the bridge work was completed on Jefferson Parkway.
• Truck Drivers: Hauled 24 yards of SB2 to Garrett Road to cover culvert and hauled seven yards of SB2 to Mulberry Grove Road to cover the culvert that was installed.
• Grader Operators: Graded Bayou Meto Recreational Road and Jefferson County Line Road.
• Ditching Crew: Cleaned out ditches on Hardin Reed Road.
• Boom Mower Crew: Cut trees down that were in the ditches and cut tree limbs that were hanging over the road on Princeton Pike.
• Sign Shop: Put guard rails back up on bridge on Hazel Street. Put road sign back up on Pine Meadow Road and Jericho Road. Put barrels out on Jefferson Parkway to control traffic while the bridge repairs are being done.
• Environmental Officer: Checked addresses verifying customer names and addresses for delinquent accounts before picking up trash carts.
Jan. 22
• Patching Crew: Patched potholes with CRS-2 on Middle Warren Road, Claud Road and Ashley Road. Filled potholes on Hannaberry Lake Road and Cornerstone Road with cold mix.
• Heavy Equipment Operators and Culvert Crew: Checked bridges on Claud Road, Baldwin Road, Wolf Road, Pinebergen Road and McEntire Road.
• Truck Drivers: Hauled SB2 from Little Rock to the Jefferson County Road Department.
• Grader Operators: Graded Noble Lake Road, Celia Road and Crofford Road.
• Environmental Officer: Worked with resident to get illegal dumping picked up and hauled off.
Jan. 23
• Patching Crew: Filled potholes on Moss Road, Hardin Reed Road and Celia Road with CRS-2.
• Heavy Equipment Operators and Culvert Crew: Repairs on the bridge on Jefferson Parkway have been completed and the road is open.
• Grader Operators: Graded Mitchell Road, Leslie Road, Johnnies Lane and Lessell Road.
• Ditching Crew: Cleaned out ditches on Summers Road.
• Sign Shop: A road sign and stop sign were put up on McKinney Road. Checked Earl Chadick Road, Samuel Road and Huntley Trail for signs that need to be replaced. Worked in the signs shop the rest of the day making signs.
Jefferson County Recycling Report
• Jefferson County brought in six paper boxes, five tire boxes, two trash boxes, one white good box.
• Brought three trash trailers in, sent three trash trailers out.
• Jefferson County brought in 25.80 tons of tires. Get Rid of It/Waste Management brought in 34.71 tons of tires.
• Met with Southeast Arkansas Economic Development District to finalize redirection of grant funds to continue work on the new Recycling Facility.
• Met with architect to finalize plans for Coroner's Office.


text:
The first reply was a dear friend stating that she would have trouble saying these things if the little kid who wrote this book was in the audience. By saying that we think Heaven Is For Real isn't for real, we're being mean to a little kid. Nobody wants to be mean to a little kid.
I removed the post because that point is not what I shared it for. Correcting false teaching is tough, especially when that false teaching comes from a little kid.
In the video, David Platt says:
"Our level of discernment on the church today on this topic is extremely low because the whole premise behind every one of these books is contrary to everything God's word says about heaven."I don't want to offend people over an issue that really isn't essential. One's view of an afterlife experience isn't all that essential. And our church does try to avoid making firm stances on issues that aren't essential.
The essential part of the issue, which will get drowned out by the side issue of heaven and whether this boy's experience is for real or not for real, is that we should go to Scripture to let it teach us about what it addresses and not go to pop culture. Yet all too often, we will run to pop culture and ignore Scripture. Maybe it's worse than ignore. Maybe it's we have never known Scripture.
Angel wings. Halos. Near-death experiences. All pop culture. And we are so quick to latch on to them. But what does the Bible say? Do we know? Do we take time out and read it when we get caught up in the latest cultural trend? Even trends in "Christian" culture. Even trends led by little boys.
This is not to say that the little boy didn't have an experience. This is not to say that the book doesn't tell that little boy's experience. I'm saying that a little boy's experience doesn't override God's inspired and time-tested Scripture. This is not an attack on a little boy. It's a message to the audience that we actually need to know our Scripture.
I shared my original post in an attempt to teach that we should know our Scripture because everyone is trying to tell us what Scripture says. It's constantly happening (Noah, heaven, etc.). If we're not well-grounded, we will be like a kite without a string floating in the air, flying uncontrolled in the breeze. Until we crash. Which we will do. Because we are a kite without a string. We need to keep grounded. With a Master controlling our string.
Consume the word of God and let the Master who inspired it control you.
The moral of the story is to have false teaching propagated by a kid because we will feel mean in correcting him. Or is it?


text:
Wins Produced per 48 Minutes (WP48) – The number of wins a player produces in 48 minutes of play. 0.100 is average and 0.250 is considered the "superstar threshold". A player a WP48 of 0.000 produces no wins, and any player with a negative WP48 produces a negative number a wins (or, if you prefer, a positive number of losses)
Here are the Raptors' numbers after four (of eight) preseason games:
As you can see, there have been a few changes in the team rankings. How have things changed?
Looking at the numbers, here are my thoughts:
- Notice the general trend of players with larger EWP48s becoming less productive, and the players with highly negative WP48s becoming more productive? That's regression to the mean. The players at the top were performing abnormally well, and the players at the bottom were performing abnormally poorly; it was only a matter of time before things normalized
- Productive players who played poorly over the last two games: Weems, DeRozan, Kleiza, and Dorsey
- Productive players who have stayed productive: Jack
- Unproductive players who continued to play poorly: Bargnani and Calderon
- Unproductive players who were productive: Evans, Dupree, Barbosa, Wright
- Jack had a huge game against the 76ers: EWP48 0.824, EWP 0.566
- Jack had a terrible game against the Bulls: EWP -0.359, EWP -0.195
- Kleiza had a terrible game against the 76ers: EWP -0.345, EWP -0.129
- Bargnani's best game so far: v. Bulls, EWP -0.074, EWP -0.040
- Calderon's best game so far: v. Bulls, EWP 0.001, EWP 0.000
- The last two games have been a better indication of how things are going to go during the regular season, because the Bulls will be a good team and the 76ers are going to be bad
Nothing is too far out of the ordinary for the Raptors so far, apart from the play of Jose Calderon. If he plays like this during the regular season, the Raptors are going to struggle to break 20 wins.
That's right - 20.
- Devin
- All basic NBA stats, including play time, salary, and age, are from Basketball-Reference
- Shooting data by location are from Hoopdata
- The Wins Produced (WP and WP48) metric is the work of Berri and Schmidt. I use the Automated Wins Produced site, which is powered by data from Basketball-Reference and Yahoo Sports and put together by Andres Alvarez.
- Positional averages (for PPS, etc) are from The Wages of Wins.


text:
Want create site? Find Free WordPress Themes and plugins.
Take a look at Joseph Decker's "Green Plums." What do you see? Described as Decker's "hard" style, we notice crisp edges, a close-up, cropped view, harsh lighting, strong colors, and an absence of soft shadows. The paint is applied in a practiced, easy fashion.
Decker was born in Württemberg, Germany in 1853, emigrating with his family to America at the age of 14. He was first apprenticed to a Brooklyn house painter, then worked as a sign painter. He began painting still lifes in the mid 1880s, and focused on this linear method of depicting edible subjects.
Joseph Decker, "Green Plums," c. 1885, oil on canvas, National Gallery of Art, Washington, Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Mellon
Did you find apk for android? You can find new Free Android Games and apps.


text:
It's always good to discover the work of new publishers from all around the world, so when the guys from Zimmer17 messaged me and asked if I wanted to review one of their latest publications, I agreed of course!
Zimmer17 is a collective of photographers based in Germany. On their website, you can find their individual portfolios as well as collaborative works like Fused Minds.
Fused Minds collects the work of the 6 members of the collective: Christian Conrad, Daniel Harders, Marina Jerkovic, Lars Kiss, Susann Probst and Yannic Schon. Still life and portraits are mixed to provide an insight into these photographer's work.
Fused Minds is a special edition of only 180 copies and I must say the printing and paper quality are excellent so wouldn't be surprise if they sell out soon! If you want to find more information about the collective and this publication, you can do it here.
*You can check all the previous reviews here. If you want to get your zine reviewed, leave a comment below or drop me a message to email@example.com*


text:
The eye can be examined with relative ease regarding both its function and its structure. A functional examination consists of the ability to relocate the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and lodging.
The function of the eye may be checked in numerous ways. The patient might be asked to recognize illuminated letter or objects of varying sizes on what is called the Snellen chart.
Alternatively, the examination of the structural part of the eye might be made in numerous methods. Tension within the eyeball is measured by a "tonometer." In particular diseases, particularly in glaucoma, the tension in the eyeball is increased markedly.
However, it needs to be well kept in mind that a client with an eye problem might have other issues as well. Typically other physical conditions are main and affect the eye as a repercussion. The look of the eye can notify the client and the physician to problems in some disturbances of other parts of the body even prior to other symptoms provide themselves.
Consequently, one's dependence on sight is emphasized when one faces a temporary or possible irreversible loss of this essential sense. When restorative procedures are sought, particular types of vision correction such as contact lenses or glasses are prescribed.
On the other hand, some people are troubled with the fact that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this reason, advanced surgeries were developed to encourage reduced usage of contact lenses or glasses. Among which is the now popular LASIK eye surgery.
Basically, LASIK eye surgery is the short-term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete counterpart, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction. The only distinction is that with this type of surgical treatment, one's vision is corrected permanently.
With LASIK eye surgery, the refractive errors in the cornea are completely changed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The main function of this surgery is to create a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea utilizing a blade referred to as "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is finally reformed, permitting much better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Popularity vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing appeal of LASIK eye surgery, there are still disadvantages that people should understand. Probably, the main factor why this kind of eye surgery has actually ended up being well accepted is since the majority of its cases had actually been effective.
In spite of its success, there are still some drawbacks. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation applied to the most delicate part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgery involves the operation of the retina, which is among the most delicate parts of the eye, many people say that the operation can be very risky.
Simply puts, a simple error might almost cause an individual's life time blindness. Thus, it is essential to think about many factors before choosing whether LASIK eye surgery is the right restorative procedure one has to go through.
2. It is not a ideal procedure
LASIK eye surgery might correct your vision but it does not always indicate that it can provide you a twenty-twenty. Even if statistical reports reveal that 70% of the clients might have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily indicate they have perfect vision.
Provided all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the popularity of the operation, LASIK might not always be the ideal eye surgical treatment the click reference way the majority additional hints of people see it
On the other hand, the assessment of the structural part of the eye may be made in several methods. It should be well remembered that a patient with an eye issue might have other issues. Often other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a consequence. The look of the eye can notify the doctor and the patient to problems in some disturbances of other parts of the body even before other symptoms present themselves.
Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction.
2 Benefits Individuals Do Definitely Not Have Knowledge Of Relative To LASIK Eye Procedures
The eye can be examined with relative ease regarding both its function and its structure. A functional examination consists of the ability to relocate the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and lodging.


text:
American Heart Association
You have access to select Kings home games. Seats are limited. Offer valid while supplies last.
Ticket Information
|Use Special Code: Heart
Account Manager Information
Stephen Caselli p. (916) 928-8178 | e. firstname.lastname@example.com
Step 1
Select an event by clicking on "Find Tickets" button.
Step 2
Enter the Special Offer Code.
Step 3
Create an account (Disregard E-mail Address or Account ID box and Password box unless you are a returning customer).
Step 4
Set up a secure personal account.
Step 5
Select the number tickets and the desired price of tickets.
Step 6
Confirm your seat location. Seating chart allows you to see where seats are located.
Step 7
Review your order and pay online with a credit card on the secure site.
Step 8
Once the transaction has taken place, an email will be sent with game tickets attached (PDF).
|Friday, February 20 @ 7:00 p.m.
|*Student who qualify for the Silver package will also be able to participate in Bronze and students who qualify for Gold will be able to participate in Bronze and Silver. **Pricing subject to increase based on demand
|Students who fundraise for American Heart Associate are eligible for the following in game incentives:


text:
To build a large outdoor birdhouse, make a duplex birdhouse with two entrances, gluing and nailing two separate birdhouses together into one unit. Alternatively, buy a large calabash gourd, drill an entrance hole, remove the seeds and membrane, preserve the gourd, paint it white, and hang it on a pole.
To make a duplex birdhouse, cut two 6-inch by 17-inch fence boards and two 6-inch by 12-inch fence boards. With a miter saw, cut 25-degree angle peaks in all four boards. In one large board and one small board, drill a 1 1/2-inch hole about 4 inches from the top of the peaks. Router the holes and front edges of the house fronts.
Cut two sides for each house that measure from the bottom to the roofline. Glue and nail the houses together, with the back of the small house against the side of the large house. Cut two 8-inch by 11-inch fence boards and two 8-inch by 10 1/2-inch fence boards to make the roofs. Cut the tops at 45-degree angles, and then glue and nail them together at the peaks. Add 1/8-inch dowels under the holes for a perch.
Another option is to use a large, preserved calabash gourd as a birdhouse. Soak the gourd in hot, soapy water for 20 to 30 minutes, and then clean the gourd with a scrub brush. Dry the gourd, and then drill a 2 1/8-inch hole in the side for an entrance, and small holes in the bottom for drainage. Remove the seeds and membrane, soak the gourd in copper sulfate for 15 minutes to preserve it, and let it dry for several days. To finish the project, paint the gourd with white house paint and hang from a wire on a pole.


text:
If you have any questions or
comments, or wish to advertise on this Infonet Center site, use this email to contact us. We welcome all serious
For more information about the
Infonet Center, go to About us page. If you wish to
submit an article to be published on this site, go to Submit
See our Newsletter page for more info about our newsletters. If you want to trade links,
visit our Link to
us page for more info.
However, please don't hesitate to contact us via
email above if you should have any questions.
Updated on 18. January 2019
Home Based Business Infonet
copyright © 2005-2019 - all rights
Originally published in May 2005 - 14th year


text:
Hello, Guildies! Check out this action:
- Make your most creative, crazy, awesome recap of what's been happening in The Guild up until now! (Think how you would explain what's happened in seasons 1 through 5 it to someone who's never seen the show before–you can check out the past four seasons on Geek & Sundry for a refresher course!).
- Feel free to use any creative idea you have (like white boards, puppets, lasers, puppies, empty Pez dispensers… anything).
- All submissions must be received no later than midnight Pacific time, September 25. They can't be more than a minute and a half in length.
- Leave your submission as a video response to Felicia's video above, and use the contact form on our site to email us the link to your video along with your full name and valid email address.
Our favorite will make an appearance on a special Hangout with Felicia pre-launch on Saturday, September 29th. All entries that follow the above guidelines will be added to a playlist on Geek & Sundry, and our very favorite might appear on The Guild Season 6 DVD! (Awesome, right?)
So get to creating! We can't wait to see what you've got!


text:
Viacom Americas Taps Acquisitions Chief
Marisol Amaya will now oversee acquisitions for Tr3s.
MEXICO CITY -- Viacom International Media Networks, The Americas has upped Marisol Amaya to senior director of programming acquisitions.
Amaya currently oversee acquisitions for MTV, VH1 and Comedy Central Latin America. Under her new role, she will take on acquisitions for Tr3s in the U.S. Latino market.
Miami-based Amaya will report to brand managers Federico Cuervo and Ferando Gaston.


text: BEMIDJI, Minn. - Bemidji put constant pressure on Northern State to defeat the Wolves 35-7 in its homecoming football game in Minnesota on Saturday afternoon. The defending Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference champions jumped out to a 14-0 lead. NSU, however, bounced back in the second quarter to score its only touchdown on senior wide receiver Mike Cahoy's nine-yard catch from Eric Ellingson. "Field position is critical in football," said NSU coach Chris Boden. "And Bemidji had fantastic field position all day long. It is frustrating." The Beavers made big plays and won the battles in most phases of the game. Bemidji never had to punt in the game and started five of its 10 drives in Northern State territory. The Wolves started all of their drives in their own territory. "We felt like we were prepared and came ready to play," said Boden. "But we just couldn't stop them. Sometimes the breaks just don't go your way like it did today for us. Sometimes, that just happens." Boden also credited Bemidji's veteran offensive line of four seniors and one junior. "They won the line of scrimmage today. They have an outstanding offensive line and it showed today. Our team is disappointed right now. Our guys are hurting, but we have to get back to work and try to get better every day so we are ready to play Wayne in our homecoming game next Saturday." Another problem for NSU was the Bemidji quarterback, freshman Cory Wardrope. "Their quarterback is a creative kid who makes things happen when things don't go right," said Boden. "And in the game of football, things don't go right a lot. He played a good game today." Bemidji also continued its tradition of outstanding special teams play as well as its homecoming tradition of jumping into Lake Bemidji next to Chet Anderson stadium and singing its school song after a win. The Beavers also blocked two NSU punts. "They got penetration right up the middle on us," Boden said about the blocked punts. "We did not have a good day on special teams. None of us had good days. It is like I told the team, we win together and we lose together." This was Bemidji's 11th consecutive conference win. The Beavers have now held opponents to less than 90 rushing yards in 15 of its last 19 games and have forced a turnover in 86 of its last 93 games. NSU rushed for 24 yards and had one turnover. Northern State will host Wayne State at 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Swisher Field in the Wolves' annual Gypsy Day homecoming game in Aberdeen. Bemidji will travel to Bismarck to play Mary at 1 p.m. Saturday in another NSIC game. Bemidji State and Winona State are on top of the conference with 3-0 records. The two teams will play each other Oct. 20 at Winona. The league teams who are 2-1 in the NSIC are Northern, Moorhead, Mary and Wayne. Northern (2-3, 2-1 NSIC) 0 7 0 0- 7 Bemidji (4-1, 3-0) 6 15 14 0-35 First Quarter BSU - Paul Potemra 21 field goal, 10:12. BSU - Potemra 22 field goal, 4:50. Second Quarter BSU - Cory Wardrope 1 run (Wardrope pass from Erick Newman), 8:01. NSU - Mike Cahoy 9 pass from Eric Ellingson (Thomas Parrott kick), 3:48. BSU - George Kadlec 5 pass from Wardrope (Potemra kick), 2:28. Third Quarter BSU - Wardrope 7 run (Potemra kick), 5:46. BSU - Newman 12 run (Potemra kick), :00. NSU BSU Plays-Yards 67-276 83-375 Firstdowns 21 26 Rushes-yards 28-24 57-171 Passing 252 204 Comp-Att-Int 20-39-1 14-26-1 Punt Ret.-Yds. 3-39 0-0 KO Ret.-Yds. 2-122 7-400 Punts-Avg. 5-21.4 0-0 Fumbles-Lost 0-0 2-0 Possession Time 25:19 34:37 3rd Dn. Conv. 4-13 10-18 4th Dn. Conv. 2-3 2-4 Red Zone Sc. 1-2 6-9 Penalties-Yards 9-76 6-73 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS RUSHING - Northern, Matt DeVine 9-34; Bemidji, Erick Newman 25-105. PASSING - Northern, Eric Ellingson 20-39-1 252; Bemidji, Cory Wardrope 14-26-1 for 204. RECEIVING - Northern, Brian Jark 8-112, Mike Cahoy 4-49; Bemidji, George Kadlec 4-89. TACKLES - Northern, Dustin Swearingen 11, Bryar Johnson 10, Mike Preciado 10; Bemidji, Jeremiah Johnson 8 (interception). MISSED FIELD GOALS - Northern 42 yards; Bemidji 27 yards.


text:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 26, 2017
CONTACT: Paul Getsos, National Coordinator 646-732-0041 firstname.lastname@example.com or Paige Knappenberger, 602-549-0344, email@example.com
As Trump Dismantles Obama's Climate Legacy, People's Climate Movement Organizes for Mass Mobilization in DC on April 29
Communities Begin Organizing Nationwide to Resist Attacks on the Environment and Our Communities
And to Call for a New Clean Energy Economy that Stops Climate Change and Creates Good Jobs for All
In the wake of last weekend's Women's Marches, activists have announced a major "People's Climate March" on April 29th in Washington, D.C. and across the country. The effort is being organized by the coalition formed out of 2014's People's Climate March, which brought over 400,000 people to the streets of New York City and many more around the world.
The April 29th march comes in response to widespread outrage against President Trump's disastrous anti-climate agenda - including his executive orders advancing the Keystone and Dakota Access pipelines - as well as his attacks on healthcare, immigrants, and programs and policies that improve the lives of all Americans. The event will cap off 100 days of action to fight Trump's proposals to reverse climate action, dismantle our government and hand power over to the one percent.
Over 145 protests in local communities took place across the country in the first 100 hours of the Trump presidency, demonstrating widespread opposition to the administration's anti-environment and corporate agenda as part of an ongoing campaign organized by the People's Climate Movement.
Background and History: The People's Climate Movement grew out of the largest climate march in U.S. history in New York in September of 2014, creating a groundbreaking coalition of green and environmental justice groups, labor unions, faith, students, indigenous peoples and civil rights groups working to advance a climate agenda rooted in economic and racial justice.
With the 100 days of action and April march, this coalition will leverage their power once again, to resist the Trump administration and corporate leaders' efforts to thwart or reverse progress towards a more just America.
Now more than ever, it will take everyone to change everything. So, the People's Climate Movement is calling on everyone to join in resisting Trump, his crooked administration and the one percent who are running our country.
For more information on The People's Climate Movement and the mobilization on April 29th, please visit: https://peoplesclimate.org/


text:
Traditionally gifted from the groom, an 'ayeneh bakht' (ornate mirror of fate) and a pair of shamdoon (candelabras or candleholders), symbolize the union of energy and life. The mirror of fate which represents a bright future is the focal point of the 'sofreh', while the two candelabras on either side of the mirror, one represent the bride and the groom. How beautiful is it that as the couple sit to be married, the first thing they see is the reflection of their future spouse.
How to choose the right "ayneh shamdoon"?
Nowadays, a lot of our clients rent these items from us with the rest of their sofreh. But some still want to buy their own to keep. Here are a few guidelines to go by if you are purchasing your own.
Above all, the mirror and candelabras you choose for your "sofreh aghd" should reflect your personal style and the style and theme of your wedding as a whole. Though most Persians tend to prefer a more ornate and classic design, the "ayneh shamdoon" of a sofreh can also be simple and modern.
Because they are the focal point, the "ayneh shamdoon" need to stand out. The size should be proportionate to your sofreh. Sometimes people make the mistake of buying ones that are too small. Elevating the mirror gives a more dramatic feel to your sofreh.
The mirror can be any shape but one has to be sure that it can stand upright. The mirrors made in Iran typically have a handle built into them like a picture frame and stand on their own. But if you purchase your mirror in the west or other countries, chances are you have to purchase stands for it. We can also help you stand your mirror up securely.
As for the candle holders, you can opt for either a candle holder or candelabra for a more dramatic affect. Though if your sofreh is big, candelabras are the better choice.
As Iran is known for its metal work, perhaps the most popular and traditional "ayneh shamdoon" is the Persian silver with its intricate etched designs. But any beautiful silver "ayneh shamdoon" will do. If the containers in your sofreh are mostly silver or a mix of silver and crystal, it is best to have a silver "ayneh shamdoon".
Another popular material is crystal. If your candelabras are crystal or clear glass, your ayneh (mirror) can either be crystal or a Venetian style mirror. Venetian style mirrors are the kind where the frame is also cut mirror. They compliment ornate Persian sofrehs due to their dramatic nature. In Iran, they also have the most beautiful "ayneh shamdoon" that are a combination of crystal and silver.
A gold or antique gold "ayneh shamdoon" is also a gorgeous option for sofrehs that incorporate the same color within the other symbols and containers. Some gold candelabras also have hanging crystals which gives the sofreh a more ornate look. Antique stores are a good place to shop for gold candelabras. Other places to shop for your ayneh shamdoon are specialty home decor stores, high end department stores, and online.
Love & Light,
Sofreh Atelier


text:
Any ideas is appreciated on framing this 36"x96"piece of wall art. This piece will be at the entrance on the wall as you walk into the building. I will be clear coating and maybe attaching a piece of plexi glass (not unless you have a better idea) on the front side. The wall will be painted blue. Thanks to the person who shared this Dxf file. As you can see I am putting it to use.
Help please on framing Dolphin wall art
Plasma Cutters can be used to make some amazing products & projects. Upload some pictures of projects you've completed using your plasma cutter.
Post Reply
2 posts • Page 1 of 1
- kgc1031
- Elite Contributing Member
- Posts: 194
- Joined: Tue Apr 15, 2014 7:58 pm
Help please on framing Dolphin wall art
You do not have access to download this dxf file.
Become a Contributing Member to gain access to the thousands of files shared by our members. Click Here
- otisa2007
- Elite Contributing Member
- Posts: 367
- Joined: Thu Apr 04, 2013 6:59 pm
- Location: mt pleasant texas
- Contact:
Re: Help please on framing Dolphin wall art
generally my go to for framing is 1 1/2" tubing with tabs on the back so you can screw the plexiglass and artwork to it not have to mess up that nice finish welding on it
Post Reply
2 posts • Page 1 of 1


text:
Press Release
Arena Pharmaceuticals to Present at the Credit Suisse Healthcare Conference on November 8
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available under the investor relations section of Arena's website at www.arenapharm.com. A replay of the presentation will be available for 30 days following the event.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Such forward-looking statements include statements about the upcoming presentation; and Arena's focus, the potential of its programs, and collaborations. For such statements, Arena claims the protection of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Actual events or results may differ materially from Arena's expectations. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements include those disclosed in Arena's filings with the
Corporate Contact:
Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
Media Contact:
LifeSci Public Relations
View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/arena-pharmaceuticals-to-present-at-the-credit-suisse-healthcare-conference-on-november-8-300545970.html
News Provided by Acquire Media


text:
Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions was finally confirmed as America's next attorney general on Wednesday night after a long and brutal battle with Democrats who seem to think that anyone from the South is simply a born racist.
The NAACP in particular has been opposed to Sessions. However, they didn't always oppose the man. Just a few years ago a local chapter of the NAACP gave him an award!
Sessions was given the Governmental Award for Excellence by the NAACP in 2009. If he were such a wild racist, as they have recently claimed, why on earth would they give him an award?
Advertisement - story continues below
Politico noted that the award was discovered while Sessions' office was being cleaned out. South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham brought up the award on the Senate floor.
The NAACP now opposes Sen. Jeff Sessions…..though in 2009 they honored him with their Governmental Award of Excellence. #ConfirmSessions pic.twitter.com/N161sC5AnE
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) February 7, 2017
TRENDING: Report: AOC Indicates McConnell Was Dodging Her, Doesn't Mention She Went to Wrong Office Looking for Him
"Apparently (NAACP President Cornell Brooks) doesn't stay in contact with the NAACP chapter in Alabama," Graham explained. "Most of the things said about Jeff Sessions and the way he acted as a senator could be said about almost all of us on this side who consider themselves conservative."
The NAACP released a blistering statement about Sessions on its website after he was nominated, but never mentioned that one of its own chapters had given this supposedly horrible man an award.
Advertisement - story continues below
"Sen. Sessions' record suggests that he will carry on an old, ugly legacy in this country's history when civil rights for African-Americans, women and minorities were not regarded as core American values," the statement read.
"Whether Sen. Sessions, with decades of failing grades on the NAACP's report card, possesses a racial vision and commitment to justice is in serious question," the statement continued.
Well, it looks like the NAACP now gives awards to people with failing grades on their report cards. They really should figure out what exactly they are standing for before they humiliate themselves even more with public statements.
Sessions' record speaks for itself. These outraged liberals, who are opposing people like Sessions simply out of partisan hatred, are going to be quite disappointed in a few years when Sessions hasn't done all the horrible things they are predicting he will do.
Advertisement - story continues below
Share this on Facebook and Twitter and let us know what you think Sessions will accomplish as attorney general.
What do you think about the NAACP's award to Jeff Sessions? Scroll down to comment below.


text:
Best-dressed reader Sabrina Oussada is the most stylish med student around.[#image: /photos/5582c7d3a28d9d4e05418146]||||||AGE: 18
HOMETOWN: Amsterdam, Netherlands
WHAT SHE'S WEARING: "I'm wearing a H&M soft pink skirt combined with a Primark oversized flowy blouse and a camel leather bag which I purchased in Morocco."
**STYLE AND SCIENCE: "I'm a medicine student who loves fashion and magazine. I write about my passions on my blog, Jardin de la Mode."
What do you think of this girl's style? Share your comments below!**
Want to be our next Best-Dressed Reader of the Day? Click here to submit your photo.


text:
Mark is a Professional Civil Engineer and Land Surveyor. He focuses primarily on project management and review of civil engineering and land surveying projects. Mark received his Master of Science Degree in Civil Engineering from Montana State University and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from North Dakota State University. Mark is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Montana, Wyoming and North Dakota. He is also licensed as a Land Surveyor in Montana, Wyoming, Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota, North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Washington. Mark has over 38 years of engineering and land surveying experience.
Per is a Professional Civil and Structural Engineer with over thirty years of engineering consulting experience, and focuses primarily on project management for both structural and civil engineering projects. Per provides project management services including providing engineering estimates, owner meetings and scheduling for projects. Per received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Montana State University in Bozeman, Montana. He is currently registered in Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Minnesota, North Dakota, Idaho, Nevada and South Dakota.
Matt is a Civil Engineer who specializes in land development and permitting including subdivision and utility design. He provides project and construction management and site design services as well as providing engineering estimates, infrastructure design, and hydraulic analysis. Matt is a graduate of Montana State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering. He is a registered Civil Engineer in the State of Montana.
Brendan is a Structural Engineer who focuses primarily on structural design and management. He provides project management and design services such as providing structural engineering estimates, design, analysis, and inspection. Brendan is a graduate of the University of Vermont, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Civil Engineering with a concentration in Environmental Engineering. He is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Montana. Brendan has over 10 years of engineering consulting experience.
Mike is a registered professional Civil/Geotechnical Engineer and specializes in geotechnical exploration and analysis, as well as on-site construction monitoring and laboratory testing of soils. The variety of his projects has covered large residences built on seismically active mountainous terrain to commercial structures. Mike also designs and conducts permitting of onsite subsurface wastewater treatment systems, and completes Environmental Site Assessments. He has consulted on over 850 geotechnical projects. Mike is a graduate of the University of Montana - Montana Tech in Butte, Montana where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering and a Minor in Mathematics.
Rich is a Project Manager and works with the surveying crew while also focusing on Subdivision and Utility Design, as well as site planning. Rich is a graduate of Montana State University where he received a Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2012 and is a registered intern in the state of Montana. He has over 3 years of engineering experience.
Ryan is from Newtown, Connecticut and went to college at the University of Connecticut (UCONN). He graduated in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering. He has been mainly working on subdivision design, site planning, and drafting here at C&H.
Cory graduated with his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth in December 2012 and relocated to Bozeman from Superior, Wisconsin. His focus within the company is Structural Engineering. Cory provides project management and design services such as structural engineering estimates, design, analysis, and inspection.
Kevin has over 25 years of experience in the field of Land Surveying and is experienced in using a wide range of surveying equipment including GPS and Robotic GPS. Kevin manages the survey department including providing cost estimates and he has extensive experience with boundary work, large tract surveys, and deed research. Kevin is also responsible for client relations and experience, estimating project costs, and scheduling projects and crews.
Ryan has over four years of land surveying experience and received his Associates of Applied Science in Surveying Technology from Paul Smith's College in May 2011. He has extensive experience performing property corner locates, topographic mapping, boundary surveys, as well as construction surveying. He is skilled in the use of the most advanced surveying equipment including GPS and Robotic Total Station.
Rick has worked in the geotechnical/inspection field for the past 8 years. His previous experience was in Hawaii and has been with C & H Engineering since the spring of 2014. He is qualified in compaction testing, concrete testing, and general inspection of civil engineering projects.


text:
Today is another lazy Sunday, as usual. Yesterday I went to the cinema to see Silver Linings Playbook and today I've been watching videos of the Harries twins (Finn and Jack, do you know them?) all day long... so nothing interesting around here. I guess I'm taking my last days off, on Tuesday I start University again and I don't want to. It's great to do absolutely n-o-t-h-i-n-g throughout all day!
Apart from that, I'm looking forward to the summer to arrive. All I need is relax, freedom, beach and sun, don't you think the same?
I would love to travel abroad this time but... I guess I want a lot of things. How about your weekend?


text:
ORLANDO/CENTRAL FLORIDA The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society's annual conference wraps up today at the Orange County Convention Center. Nearly 43,000 health information technology professionals, clinicians, executives, and vendors from around the world are at the event for education, networking, and a look at the latest products from more than 1,200 exhibitors. It's a bustling show floor, and brands work hard to attract attention from attendees as they peruse the aisles.
Here's a look at 10 of the most eye-catching booths at the event.


text:
HYPOGLYCEMIA and COCA TEA
Coca (Erythroxylum coca) Natural Standard® Patient Monograph, Copyright © 2013
(www.naturalstandard.com). All Rights Reserved.
Commercial distribution prohibited. This monograph is intended for informational purposes only, and should not be interpreted as specific medical advice. You should consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making decisions about therapies and/or health conditions.
Background The coca plant ( Erythroxylum coca ), or "coca," is native to the Andean region in western South America.
Coca leaves have been used widely by native South American tribes for thousands of years. It has been suggested that the use of the coca plant was originally reserved for priests and royalty in ancient South America and was used for religious purposes. Traditionally, coca plant products (for example, coca leaves, coca leaf tea) have been used for reducing pain, decreasing hunger, and for their stimulant effects. Cocaine, an alkaloid that is processed from the coca plant, is a highly addictive stimulant. In 1999, an estimated 30% of drug-related visits to emergency departments were due to cocaine toxicity.
Cocaine production and trade is illegal in most countries. Unprocessed coca leaf, however, may be legal in some South American countries because the use of coca leaves has traditionally been considered to be a part of local cultural identity, particularly for specific indigenous groups. To prevent cocaine production, coca plant cultivation is often restricted in these countries.
Coca leaves have been used for treating cocaine dependence. Coca leaves have also been used for studies of exercise tolerance and hypoglycemia. Use of illicit cocaine has had negative effects on antisocial behavior and general health. Further study is needed.
Source Mayo Clinic Web


text:
Sex tapes are the new vogue in young Hollywood. They're rare enough to be distinguished from regular porn by the fact that the participants are at least somewhat famous for some other achievements. (Assuming that by 'achievement', you mean being born rich, or having rich friends who already made a sex tape or something.) The most notable and high profile sex tapes of late have been that of Paris Hilton, and her once friend Kim Kardashian. That's not to say they made a tape together, rather that they both had individual tapes released. Sure, it has been a few years since Paris' tape was leaked onto the net, but the ripples are still being felt. Would anyone care about Paris's little jaunt to jail if it weren't for the sex tape? I doubt it.
What we tend to forget however, is that the people in these sex taps are real people. They have feelings, and opinions, and they deserve to be expressed.
When I pretended to interview Paris and Kim, Paris was upbeat and dressed in a Chihuahua skin bikini. Kim spent most of the time in the corner, rocking back and forth in the fetal position.
What impact did the sex tape have on your life?
Paris: The sex tape was the best thing I ever did. It made me really famous and got me lots and lots of money. Money is good because I can buy more Chihuahuas. I keep loosing mine under car tyres and things like that.
Kim: I wear tight dresses, but stay away from white, urine stains white clothing. Oh god, so warm and yet so humiliating.
What was the most embarrassing thing about having your sex tape released?
Kim: The urine, definitely the urine.
Paris: Embarrassing? It was totally hot!
Do you feel that your sex tape has caused to to be more experimental sexually?
Kim: It burns if you get it in your eyes, you know.
Paris: Yeah totally! I'm hot! I have pictures of myself all over my walls, and a stripper pole in my lounge. I'm so hot!
What would you want people to know about you?
Paris: That I am hot. I am totally hot. I even looked hot in a prison suit, and I have totally learned my lesson. From now on, I will get one of the dogs to drive, oh my god, how cute would THAT be! Someone buy me a kitten!
Kim: (Was just rocking and crying softly by this point. She appeared to be wearing a diaper under her clothing.)
See folks, they're people. Totally real people.


text:
Never stay between the lines! Adventure is always outside the lines.
Here's a few more food shots to get your appetite going.
Experiment away!
I believe that to love is to share and I love sharing! So come on in, pull up a chair and let's just see what we can learn from one another.