text:
Filed under: Feature | Tags: clean and sustainable technolgies, climate change mitigation technologies, intellectual property, IP, Patents, renewable energy
I came across this new & excellent report from Chatham House: Who owns our law carbon future? Intellectual Property and Energy Technologies.
Firstly, let's get the debate about whether patents are a barrier to the introduction of climate change mitigation technology to the developing world out of the way. The report repeats others that the real issue is not the accessibility of technologies or the price of the patents, but the lack of capital and management in the developing world. Focusing on patents is a distraction from the main issues. Similar arguments have been presented in report after report and I haven't seen a credible response. Please leave a comment if you have one! Import tarrifs has also been cited as a problem elsewhere.
What jumped out at me was a great discussion on common business strategies for using patents that we may see repeated in the growing renewable energy, or indeed any other cleantech, space, together with examples.
Enforcing patents is one business strategy. The report cites the case of Samsung being sued by Texas instruments in the 1980s damaging its brand and blocking the US market to Samsung. After vastly improving its patenting strategy the tables were turned and by the 1990's Samsung was suing Texas instruments. But the outcome of litigation is often uncertain.
Some of the multiple business strategies based around licensing may be a far better approach. Some business strategies include:
- prototyping and licensing technologies;
- granting a licence to a spin-out company;
- divestiture licensing when a technology owner exits a business area;
- controlled licensing to ration the flow of licenses to limit expansion of competitors;
- pooling patents from multiple parties and sharing the licensing profits;
- cross licensing technology in exchange to get access to technology you need;
- establishing a technology standard based around the IP brought to the table by multiple parties, each piece of IP being essential to the standard
- licencing to those you outsource production to;
- license to influence the strategic development path of technologies; and
- being a patent troll, that is enforcing your patents even though you have no intention to practise or develop the technology yourself, a somewhat contentious strategy.
The mobile telephone industry, for example, likes technology standards. In the case of the AirBus 380 the aircraft, the industry used patent pools and licensing for production. I can see that these issues are going to be very important for areas such as, for example, clean coal were many large players are going to end up with large patent portfolios.
1 Comment so far
Leave a comment


text:
I think that these could be the lyrics of a good country song. I hope you try some music with it. Let me know how it turns out (like on Youtube or something).
Thank you for sharing this. There just isn't enough jazz on the radio, and I long for a nice, quiet stay-at-home rainy day. Until then, this poem will do.
I like how everyone discussed how they got their. The whack on the head with a frying pan was a clever touch, as was the speculations of how death might have occured otherwise. Thank you for a good laugh!
The was a beautiful job of illustrating a painful truth.
This was a fun piece. I especially like the next to the last paragraph, which really does sum up how the game got started, by putting out the rules. Thank you for sharing!
This was fun. I've just rewatched and reread major parts of TLOTRs and a scrap of cross-universe mixing was like having a bite of chocolate after dinner! Thanks for the treat!
How nice! My aunt used to say that everyone had someone to be with, and I'm glad Charlotte found hers. (Rather interesting deaths there - poor Tommy must have been the warm-up act. And Count Chocula was a pretty symbolic choice, him being Undead and all....*grin*)
Nicely done. Thank you for sharing it!
I like this Lando Calrissian POV account, as it answers the question of why didn't Han get mad at Lando - they understood each other. The story covers well the differences between trust and understanding, and explains how the Vadar relationship factored in. Excellent job!
This fits in well with the book and the movie. Eleanor and her dreams are done excellently! On to chapter 2 -- !
Nice not to recreate the same lost boys as before or have Tinkerbell back)(definite misstakes made in "Hook" neither were canon and she talked....) Good job and getting the story fresh. On to chapter 3!
Want adventure, get adventure and all the consequences. The book had its moments and themes of cruelty that the Disney and Broadway and television stories swept away. You have not swept the maway. Bravo! Looking forward to chapter 4....
"Uncle Tom's Cabin" has haunted me since I read it years ago. Thanks for a new look at one of the (usually over-looked) characters!
Wow, you didn't hold back! A rarity in time travel stories. Too bad about the time machine and Master J. One can only imagine what happened to them...
Well done. It reminds me of the great-grandmother's death in "Dandilion Wine", and brings back memories of a friend's child's peaceful death from a brain tumor.
Author's Response: I am glad you liked this, especially because it brought back those particular memories. I was unfamiliar with "Dandilion Wine", but went to look it up as soon as you mentioned it. It seems like a book I would enjoy too. Thank you.
I was expecting another vampire story when it started out, and was surprised and delighted that it turned out the way it did. Nicely done!
Thank you for such an original view of vampire love! With a three hundred year age gap, one can imagine his vampire friends teasing him about robbing the cradle, or the sad frustration of his bride not knowing about or understanding, let alone appreciating stuff of the last three decades.
This was a fun read!
One of the tricks of fan fic writing is to be able to write a story that will stand on it's own, even if someone isn't aquainted with the universe(s). You've done a great job with Werewolf of London, blending it in with Harry Potter. Interesting idea, having a Werewolf Reserve in the Catskill Mountains - and good place for it as it's already a rich area of magic.
Author's Response: Thank you for such a wonderful review!
The sooner youve become a Jedi, the sooner I can go back to death.
These were fun to read! That sentence, though, is going to stick in my mind for quite a while! Snape would rather be dead than to have to put up with Potter any longer than he has to! *snicker*
Author's Response: Thank you. I believe he would.
Good job! This story fits nicely in the Snape Lives! genre and I enjoy the Rickman connection.
Author's Response: Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. Once I started writing it, I realized that it was quite amusing to imagine Rickman versus Rickman!
Hmm, the Imprint would be a big factor, because of what you pointed out in the story - Jacob would have to leave Bella. I like how true to the story it it, but was he ever referred to as "Ed"? Otherwise, this was like reading a draft that SM wrote and decided not to use.
Author's Response: Thank you. I'm glad that you like it. No, I think that anyone referring to Edward as 'Ed' would soon find themselves minus a limb or two. That was simply Bella unable to finish thinking his name. That's all. :)
I like the image that comes out of this, that Edward is very much a seventeen year old boy, and an obsessed one at that. Also reading this, I'm reminded that Alice couldn't "see" the werewolves, and that she didn't know at the time of the cliff jump that she couldn't know that all was dark because Bella was with Jacob.
Author's Response: Edward is difficult, all of the emotions of a teenager, but combined with wisdom of someone who has been around for over a century. Not to mention overwhelming strength of emotion. I feel bad for him. :)
Great! The "what if" Jacob Imprints has been answered! Don't know how the real thing will pan out, but the "I call" is always fun. I like how it all comes together, and how in character everyone is. Thanks for a good read!
Author's Response: I wasn't going to drag it out. There's enough angst as it is. :) Thank you for reading. I have 7 chapters written and more even to come after that. Certainly something to keep me busy this summer.
My daughter wrote to me some time ago: Bella should go to the University of Miami, where she encounters manatee mer-people who feed her to a shark to appease their higher power. I like the fact that youve pointed out that Sasquatch has yet to make an appearance (maybe the vampires killed him off already?). And it just dawned on me, the irony of Belle being from Phoenix, the name of another magical, mythical creature and all that it represents! Keep writing - I'll keep reviewing!

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Translations :
["?DebianDevelopperSpanish"] : Español / Spanish.
Maybe list debian developers here, with links to pages about how to be a developer and the DebianPolicy and so forth. --MattHawkins
How do you get a DebianDotNet address like wiki.debian.net?
Developer questions can be found (and hopefully answered) at ["DeveloperFAQ"].
To use this as a !["RemoteWikiURL"], just include your Debian UID after it...as in DebianDeveloper:ivey
Don't delete this, please.
["RemoteWikiURL"]: http://db.debian.org/search.cgi?dosearch=wiki&uid=


text:
Former Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson and Berkshire Hathaway CEO Warren Buffett took to the state today at a Greater Omaha Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting. Paulson spoke on the financial crisis that hit this country while George W. Bush was president and stated that both knew it was coming.
"I knew we were overdue for a credit crisis and I told the President that but it had been building up in the United States and Europe."
Paulson also spoke on the importance of the federal bailout and the roles of Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. Paulson says Freddie and Fannie likely will not stay in their present form and a restructuring is likely.
Paulson also talked about his newly released book: "On the Brink: Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System". Over two-thousand people attended today's annual meeting.


text:
UMC's Official Podcast, The Quinn Spinn, Returns Mar. 4!
Today, we're thrilled to announce the return of The Quinn Spinn, the Official Podcast of Underground Music Collective, this spring as a monthly interview series.Read more
Today, we're thrilled to announce the return of The Quinn Spinn, the Official Podcast of Underground Music Collective, this spring as a monthly interview series.Read more
Every epic tale has an origin story.
For Lehigh Valley Underground, it begins in rural New Jersey in August 2013.
Monday night's edition of The Quinn Spinn on WLVU: The Sound of The Underground featured a conversation with local Renaissance man Jason Hedrington (Headeye), who discussed his projects in music, theatre, and film.
It finally seems, at long last, like the weather is about to break and feel a little more spring-y.
That makes this the perfect weekend to get out there, whether staying local or taking a little road trip. We have some advice on how to do both in this week's…
Singer-songwriter Neil Grover is preparing to release is debut EP, "Whoa," on Tuesday, April 17. The five-track collection, which is already in rotation over at WLVU: The Sound of The Underground, is sure to be one of the year's most exciting releases.
Monday night on The Quinn Spinn, Neil will get to share his excitement about "Whoa" — and more!
He's an attorney, musician, entrepreneur, and creative mind — and this Monday, he'll join The Quinn Spinn for an episode that every creator needs to hear!
We close out March of The Quinn Spinn's fifth anniversary year with NyteXing. The re-branded nerdcore rapper, formerly known as Maverick Da Roninn, discusses the change, his current projects, and what's in store for a busy 2018.
Plus, we have new music from a diverse array of local artists, as well as a preview of the April 2018 edition of the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I've Become (Opening theme)
Alpha Zero Three – Breathing
Kara Hartzell – On the Horizon
NyteXing – War is Raw
NyteXing – Standup
NyteXing – Let It Go
Atown Slim ft. Phase Wun – HBK
Reece Mills – So Excited
Pat Foran – All That It Can Be
Neil Grover – Whoa
We're baaaaaaack!
We hope you enjoyed LVU Review-A-Palooza. It seemed popular with y'all, and we'll look to do it again whenever we decide to skip town for a few days.
Anyway, we're back in the saddle, ready to deliver a fresh plate of…
The 19th Annual Lehigh Valley Music Awards ceremony takes place this Sunday at 4 p.m. at SteelStacks in Bethlehem, with the official Lehigh Valley Underground Preshow beginning in the ArtsQuest Center's first floor lobby at 3 p.m.
Tune in for music from LVMA19 nominees. Plus, The Quinn shares an LVMA-related Somethin' Good, tells you what you can expect before the LVMAs at the Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series this Friday in South Bethlehem, and gives a little advice on how to conduct oneself before, during, and after the LVMAs have been distributed.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.
Listen anytime: LehighValleyUnderground.com/WLVU
Track listing:
REVEL 9 – All I've Become (Opening theme)
Roi and the Secret People – Saturn Girl
The Beautiful Distortion – Gasoline
Alpha Zero Three – Waiting on Myself
Autoerotica – Alone
Atown Slim ft. Phase Wun – Crime
Cubbage – Beautiful Night
Neil Grover – Politics
Leah Marie Fuls – Collision
Acoustic Kitty Project – San Francisco
Chelsea Lyn Meyer – Hangover
Werner & Julia Sommer – At All Times
Shawn Cav – Looking Busy
The Quinn Spinn's fifth anniversary season rolls on! This week, we have music from Lehigh Valley Music Awards nominees, who will have a chance to shine at SteelStacks on Sunday, March 4. Also, we announce the March 2018 Lehigh Valley Underground First Friday Concert Series lineup and play a couple artists who will perform with us in South Bethlehem on Friday, March 2.
Sponsored by The Valley Ledger and Tuk Law Offices.


text:
How Do I Submit A Job Spec For My Vacancy?
Diverse Employment have created this easy to use online Job Vacancy Submission form (below) so that you can post a job with Diverse Employment quickly.
Simply fill in as much of the form as possible with the vacancy description. When you have checked and are happy with all the information you have entered click on the 'Submit Vacancy' button.
If you have any problems filling in your details please call on: 01724 846 906
Send Diverse Employment Your Job Vacancies
Please fill in the form fields below to Submit Your Vacancies.


text:
Back-to-school time brings fresh starts and puts at the forefront education and debate around the best pathways for children's achievement in school and beyond.
Key parts of the equation are before-school and after-school programs or out-of-school time (OST) programs, which give children a foundation for both academic learning and social and emotional development necessary for school and life success.
More than ever, affordable, high-quality OST programs meet a critical need for working parents and low-income families: a safe, supportive, engaging space for youth.
Programs done well draw on research, evaluation and best practices to ensure they are evidence-based, data-driven, and relevant to the local community, providing rich learning experiences that are flexible in meeting the ever-changing needs of today's youth and emerging populations.
OST programs can challenge youth to explore their potential, develop life skills, ensure college and career success, and expand their sense of what is possible.
The beauty of OST programs is their ability to provide unique educational experiences that are unhampered by constraints of school timing, large class sizes or tests. Programs can meet specific needs based on gender or interest, provide leadership opportunities, and build skills to avoid risky behaviors and resist peer pressure.
Strong relationships with staff and volunteers are developed and maintained over the long term, giving youth personal ties with caring adults that motivate continued participation and learning.
After-school programs can also collaborate with community partners and businesses introducing youth to new career possibilities and diverse role models.
Out-of-school time programs are also excellent supports for our schools.
A 2011 research brief by Harvard Family Research Project reported that youth who participate in after school programs have higher educational aspirations, lower tardiness and dropout rates, improved homework completion, and deeper engagement in learning.
The 2011 city of Oakland's Fund for Children and Youth evaluation by Public Profit found that youths who attended Oakland Unified School District after-school programming for 100 or more days were about 20 percent more likely to score at proficient or advanced on the California Standards Test in English language arts or math than those who attended less often. Additionally, this evaluation also found that OST participants attended school an additional 35,343 days in 2010-11, valued at between $827,019 and $989,596 in additional revenue for students within the Oakland district.
After-school works, and is best seen through the stories of the children and teens whose lives have been changed through their participation in these programs.
In 2012 Arooj Haq, an active participant in Girls Inc. after-school programs since the second grade when she first needed to strengthen her literacy skills, was inducted into the Alameda County's Women's Hall of Fame.
Over her years as a participant, she has become a strong, smart and bold leader among her peers. As part of her programming, Arooj participated in two monthlong summer internships in the STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) fields and developed her public speaking skills — skills she now uses to advocate for public health issues in her community.
This fall, Arooj will be a student at UC Santa Barbara, with plans to enter an accelerated nursing program.
OST programs are essential resources, and community, government and private support of these programs are vital to the health, education and futures of our children. They are worth our continued investment.
Linda Boessenecker is CEO of Girls Incorporated of Alameda County, which is based in San Leandro.


text:
May 5, 2010 --Taking in a movie at the theaters is getting more expensive.
The average price of a movie ticket jumped 8 percent in the first quarter of this year compared with the same time last year.
The National Association of Theatre owners says moviegoers now pay an average of $7.95 a ticket. That the largest increase since the group began tracking ticket prices in 2001.


text:
Spotless Technology(Shenzhen)Co.,Ltd
Web: www.sptsclean.com/cn.sptsclean.com
Factory Address:
Add: Zhangbei Yongchanglong Industrial Zone, Ailian Village, Longgang District, Shenzhen, China
Post code: 518172
Tel: +86-755-89598011/89598022
Fax: +86-755-89598033
Steven Xi
Telephone: +86 755 28999893
Mobile: +86 13827465388
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Spotless Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd is a famous China svc-ld105riii uv handy charging cleaner manufacturer and supplier, welcome to buy discount and wholesale cheap svc-ld105riii uv handy charging cleaner products from our factory. SVC-LD105RIII Model number:SVC-LD105RIII Voltage:12.6v...
Spotless Technology (Shenzhen) Co.,Ltd is a famous China svc-ld105riii uv handy charging cleaner manufacturer and battery cordless vacuum cleaner supplier, welcome to buy discount rechargeable car vacuum cleaner and wholesale cheap sterilization uv handy charging cleaner products from our factory.
SVC-LD105RIII Rechargeable sterilization handy vacuum cleaner for household cleaning
Model number:SVC-LD105RIII Voltage:12.6v Power:79w Noise:≤76db
Suction:3.2kpa Capacity:500ml(360ml) Charging Time: 3hours Working Time: 25mins Battery: Li-ion
Motor: 28000r/min Dimension: 485*340*170mm
Box Size: 455*190*165mm N.W: 1.1kg G.W: 2.3kg
Take "Deep Clean" as a design idea, Full consider the efficiency of Vacuum cleaner dividing mites and the different requirement in clean different environment. Combine unique appearance, high quality and high function in whole design, make the model unique and with own characteristics. Elegant transparent purple collocate China which, large Angle rotating brush, High efficient UV germicidal lamp and automatic induction protection device, etc. Which fully embodies LORD brand design concept: the user comes first.
1.With Li-polymer battery, cut down the charging time, allowed long time working, safer and more environmentally friendly.
2.Special 253.7 wavelength UV lamp, strong effect in sterilization and dividing mite.
3.Automatic induction function, after leave working face, the UV lamp stopped automatically, which protect the skin and eye from damage
4.Multi sound insulation design, against suffering the noise when cleaning, leave a quiet environment, comfortably use with a happy mood.
5.Assembling 28000r/min high-speed motor, more powerful suction, which can absorb all slightly things, let the dust nowhere to hide.
6.Wet and dry use, meets the needs of different cleaning requirements, give your car and house a full range of care.
7.Assembly medical HEPA filter, efficiently prevent dust from entering the attaint parts, ensure long service life, washable, easy to clean up.
Appearance has been patented and the product including materials passed many quality authentications, including CE, ROHS.


text:
NAME OF THE BORROWER DETAILS OF PROPERTY INSPECTION DATE & TIME AUCTION DATE RESERVE PRICE M/s. S.I.ENTERTAINMENT Mr. Khanwilkar
Cont. No. (920758612)
Plot No.140, 141, 142 and 143 situated at Hira Moti Industrial Estate, Ward-3, Kosambha Near Surat, Dist. Bharuch (Plot Area-950 Sq.Ft. BUA each) Any Time by prior appointment; 5.00 Lacs Plot No.D-17, Heaven Residency Complex, Village-Kashale, Tal-Karjat. (Plot Area 440 Sq.mtrs) Any Time by prior appointment 15.00 Lacs M/s. Bhoomi Feeds Pvt.Ltd. Room No.7, Zaveri Mansion, Chandra chhaya CHS. Ltd.,114- Keshavji Nayak Road, Masjid Bundar (W) Mumbai 400009. Area - 400 Sq.feet. Any Time by prior appointment 54.00 Lacs Khushalchand Dhanji Dedhia A/c Khushal Impex (P) Ltd. Room No.17, Zaveri Mansion, Chandra chhaya CHS. Ltd.,114- Keshavji Nayak Road, Masjid Bundar (W) Mumbai 400009. Area - 390 sq.feet.. Any Time by prior appointment 52.00 Lacs M/s Cosmo Polymer & Adhesive Industries Plot No. C-18, MIDC Mahad, Belavli, Dist Raigad - 402 301 (Plot admeasuring 2200 Sq. Ft.) (physical possession) Read More 12 APR 2017 55.00 Lacs Machinery & Scrap items as per the list available Read More 12 APR 2017 6.00 Lacs M/s. MANGAL KRUPA
Flat No.B-10, Naik Nagar CHS Ltd. Survey No 14/P. Shiv Shrusti Kurla East. Mumbai Read More 28 JUN 2017 4 JUL 2017 35.00 Lacs


text:
Procurement Operations in Fluid UI allows managers to access the important procurement information they need, wherever they are at. With Simplified Analytics for Procurement in Fluid UI, managers can create simplified analytic reports quickly and easily with the click of a few buttons. The ability to create simplified analytics in Fluid UI allows for increased managerial productivity and the ability for managers to access the information they need while on the go.
Update Image 18 in FSCM 9.2 offers PeopleSoft application users enhanced features and functionality to improve financial processes. With the addition of functionality such as DocuSign with PeopleSoft Supplier Contract Management or the added ability for customers to pay with a PayPal account in PeopleSoft eBill Payment, users are offered increased levels of flexibility, while also receiving increased levels of mobility with Fluid UI.
Organizations are under increased pressure to operate more efficiently, streamline financial processes in order to improve the bottom line. Up to now the management of non-PO invoices has been a very time consuming and costly process for organizations. PeopleSoft has just release on its latest code lines (PeopleSoft 9.2) the PeopleSoft Payment Request. The Payment Request allows users in a self-service to file a non-purchase order invoice very easily. Using the Payment Request users outside of account payables department can initiate and summit a non-purchase order invoice without any help from AP clerks.


text:
This Altura Women's ProGel Waterproof Gloves is no longer available although you may find similar or newer versions below:
Great fitting waterproof and breathable cycling glove with comfortable and protective ProGel palm padding. Finished with reflective trim to help you be seen.
For rainy days in the saddle the Altura proGel gloves not only offer weather protection but also great grip and cushioning via ProGel palm padding. The low bulk, ergonomic fit makes for good dexterity for shifting and braking.
Altura is the Number 1 clothing and luggage brand for UK cycling. Led by a team of cycling enthusiasts, Altura has grown through a continuous focus on research and development, driven by real passion for the sport. We understand what matters most to all types of cyclist - from everyday commuters to hard core trail riders and road racers. We offer a broad range of styled designs and on-trend colours, combined with the most innovative technology and materials. We strive to deliver the best performance and comfort to all cyclists out there.
|Altura Gloves
|Hand Circumference
|17 - 20cm
|18 - 21cm
|19 - 22cm
|61⁄2″ - 8″
|7″ - 81⁄2″
|71⁄2″ - 81⁄2″
We are sorry, but due to your delivery destination United Kingdom we can not dispatch this item.
Wiggle ships to over 100 countries. To see what delivery options are available for other destinations you can update your delivery destination via the International Options feature at the top right of the website.
Goods are shipped from the UK. Does not include delivery charges, local taxes or import duties, if applicable.
More information on International delivery options
We will happily refund any item purchased on Wiggle if returned to us within 365 days; excluding Wiggle gift vouchers, nutrition and customised products, except when faulty.
Please note: Bikes and other bulky items cannot be returned using our local returns service (where applicable). Please contact us and we can arrange to collect these from you using our discounted courier rates. There is a fee for all collections, except for faulty products.Returned goods must be unused and supplied with their original packaging, unless the goods are faulty. Wiggle will pay the return postage costs for any faulty items.
Only 4 products can be compared at once. Adding this product will remove the product you added to the list first.
Do you want to continue?


text:
Tristan Medlin
Tristan is a graduate of Cal-State Northridge with a degree in Film Production. Upon graduating, Tristan worked as an Audio Engineer for various films and television shows, including Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee with Jerry Seinfield.
After 10 years in Los Angeles, Tristan decided he would rather spend his free time on the lake back home in Missouri than sitting in traffic. He attended UMKC School of Law, where he emphasized in Family Law practice.
Tristan enjoys spending time outdoors, camping, canoeing, running, and playing his guitar. Tristan will be focusing his practice on helping people who need assistance with family law, estate planning, probate, traffic, and civil cases.
Education: Cal-State Northridge UMKC School of Law
Bar & Admissions: Missouri Bar, Jasper County Bar Association, Western District of Missouri, Eastern District of Missouri


text:
The first thing that comes to one's mind on hearing to the word 'Board exam' is uncertainty. Now whats so special about it that makes you speak so much about it is something to wonder. It is a simple difference between a normal exam and the boards that gives it all the fuss and attention. Normally you write an exam and the day you finish your examzzz you will know how you have performed. But not so with the boards!! It has got the unique ability to give you surprises, very huge ones, which comes right out of the dark, hitting you square and hard knocking you off the ground. And if you aren't prepared for it, which is most likely the case, you will find it tough to regain your composure and balance. It also has the ability of giving you pleasant surprises. But for that you got to be lucky, very lucky. There are instances of people getting way beyond their expectations even after performing poorly and vice versa. A silent tear goes unnoticed in the crowd of happiness. That's boards.
Here is a small little story that might be of some interest. There was a student who was hardly serious about studies. He wasted time instead of studying by watching TV when he should have been studying, etc, etc.. Days passed and his exams came by. On the day of his language exam minutes before the exam was to start, he was arguing with his mother that he would not attend the exam as he hadn't prepared for it and didn't know anything. In the end after a lot of persuasion he agreed to go, and wrote the exam. When the results were out there was a surprise!! He scored 100 in the subject which he dint want to write!! Now whats more ridiculous.. Is it that fact that he scored 100 in a subject he hardly knew to read or write or is it that there are even such valuers who don't even bother to think that the future of a student is in their hands.
Its as a result of such careless valuers, that many students have to suffer. Now the student might rejoice at scoring such good marks, but another student who really worked hard but falls a prey to such people will feel really bad about it. In some cases the genuine student tends to falls back. This becomes a serious breakdown for him/her. Everybody will console them telling that its not the end of everything, but the true emotions and feelings that they go through is known only to them…
"I know God will not give me anything I can't handle. I just wish he didn't trust me so much."
No matter how hard you work or whatever efforts you have put in, it becomes secondary to what your fate has for you. All said and done in the end what you get is what is in store for you. Time passes on, incidents are forgotten, but the feelings of the unfulfilled desires stays on forever reminding you that you couldn't achieve something you wanted to. No matter how much ever you achieve, you truly think of yourself only in rare moments and those are the times when you need somebody to judge your thoughts and give you the feeling that you are not as bad as you thought you were.
Kabhie khud pe hasa mein, kabhie khud pe roya…..


text:
WARNING: Because it is day 2 of Summer break, I'm in a rambling mood. This probably won't be a thought provoking post. :)
Is it really May? Yesterday was day 1 of Summer Break 2010 but, it feels more like fall break! The girls and I had to put on hoodies for our walk yesterday and I actually thought about turning the fireplace on we came back in. (I didn't actually flip the switch, but I came pretty close!) Instead I made banana bread. It was a "healthy" recipe Chad clipped out of his Tri-Athlon magazine. And just so you know, healthy does not mean dry, or lacking in taste. Nope. This recipe called for 1/2 cup of chocolate chips and it is absolutely the best banana bread I've ever tasted.
I have to say how proud I am of Chad and his healthy choices lately. He's been working hard for almost 2 1/2 years to become heart healthy. I shared a little about that journey over here today. I don't say a lot here about AdvoCare Products, but I'm very serious when I say these products, along with healthy choices, are making a huge difference in our life.
OH GUESS what! Chloe is just two weeks away from testing for her black belt. Momma is just a little nervous. Not sure I'm ready for this particular test. In addition to "THE TEST", she has to write a 1,000 word essay on what this journey has meant to her.
Needless to say, we started working on that today. She has been making "brainstorm" notes in her journal for a couple of weeks. I was impressed with her notes. Deep stuff in there.
We spent a good part of the morning working on an outline. She took the first two points and began the writing process. Who knew an 11 year old could talk about the physical, emotional and spiritual parts of her journey to her black belt test. I was floored. Amazed at some of the things she said. Whose child is she? :) Obviously, her Father's. (earthly and heavenly)
Emma and I are working hard this summer on our math flashcards. She wants to get fast. I didn't do a good job last summer of running those with her and she says she "lost her speed". So we are going to work extra hard this summer to keep those facts fresh. :) This child absolutely keeps us in stitches. During our game time Monday night, she was in rare form. I looked at Chad and we just shook our heads. She is absolutely the funniest thing ever.
The girls and I are on the search for the perfect swimsuits. I have been very surprised at their choices this year. I think they have flip flopped their tastes this year. We still haven't found the perfect suite yet, but we will. :) I guess it's good that last years still fit! (Our pool opens next weekend and if it warms up, we will be there!!!)
I guess that is enough random for today. I have beef stew in the crock pot and I need to make some biscuits or cornbread to go with it.
I haven't told you lately, but I'm glad you stopped by. Praying God blesses you and that you know that you are dearly loved.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Brrrr....Is it Summer Break?
WARNING: Because it is day 2 of Summer break, I'm in a rambling mood. This probably won't be a thought provoking post. :)
Posted by ocean mommy at 5/11/2010 05:23:00 PM
2 comments:
- Leah @ Point Ministries said...
Love your randomness.
Will we get to read the essay? Would love to if she desires to share it. I imagine she could teach us a thing or two. She obviously is her MOTHER's daughter as well.
Have a blessed evening.
- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 6:23:00 PM
- Cindy said...
You and your girls are so sweet. I love to read about what you have been up to.
- Tuesday, May 11, 2010 7:23:00 PM


text:
A tip for golf in the Las Vegas-area desert: An approach to hard pan
One of the facts of life in the desert, especially with the water shortage issues that will face us in the future, is that golf courses are having less irrigated grass area. This means more desert areas or hard pan lies.
Here are some of the issues for you if your ball ends up in the desert.
Rules: Some area courses will mark desert areas as a lateral water hazard. This is marked by a red line or red stakes. This gives you the option of dropping within two club lengths of the point where the ball last crossed the margin of the hazard with one penalty stroke. You may still play the ball from the hazard, but keep in mind that you may not move any loose impediments (rocks or sticks). You also may not take a practice swing where the club makes contact with the ground.
Course Management: You have another risk-reward decision to make. Generally, when you are in the desert, you want to take the safest and easiest route back to the fairway. If you choose to play a difficult shot, there needs to be a good reward for the risk. In other words, reaching the green would be a reward, but having a 9 iron instead of a 7 iron would not. You need to learn your comfort level with these shots to assess when to take the gamble and when to play safe.
Think low. The ball will usually have a lower than normal trajectory, so keep that in mind if there are trees involved with the ball flight.
The Shot: This is quite a bit like a fairway bunker shot, where the contact has very little margin for error and the ball must be struck very cleanly.
Avoid Wedges: Your most lofted clubs are very difficult in this situation, because the angle of the clubface places the contact point very close to the ground. Even if I'm chipping back to the fairway, I will use an 8 or 9 iron.
Have a Stable Swing: Slipping during the swing can be an issue; you want to make sure your feet are secure.
Taking a little off of the swing can also give you more stability. You should swing at about 80 percent to 90 percent or normal, so take one more club for the shot.
The path of the swing should be a sweeping motion that avoids either too steep or too shallow an approach.
Remember, practice swings are allowed if the desert area is not marked as a hazard.
Practicing this shot can be a little difficult and often hard on your equipment. I have several suggestions:
• If your course has a fairway bunker on the practice area, that is a very similar shot to hard pan.
• Try teeing up a ball very low (about a half inch off the ground) then hit some shots without hitting the tee. If you can accomplish this, you can handle hard-pan.
April 4, 2008


text: THE MAIN BEANIE | Black 199 SEK Click on image to view full size THE MAIN BEANIE | Black 199 SEK Our new classic style rib beanie in a 100% softtuch acrylic. It features our classic fold over tag and can be worn cuffed or unrolled. Add to cart Tweet


text:
844-332-2639 ext. 213
How is Mommy's baby doing? Â Would you like to climb up on Mommy's lap and have a nice cuddle? Â Mommy is gonna rock you and rub your back and sing your favorite little songs to you.
Mommy is so proud of her little boy and she loves giving him warm hugs and big soft kisses.
What does Mama's little angel want to do today? Â How about after we give you a nice warm bath, we can go to the park and feed the duckies? Â Mommy wants us to have a special day together, just the two of us. Â We will have lots of fun, I promise.
Mommy Sandy
844-332-2639 ext. 213


text:
Help with pirouettes
I need help with the pirouettes because when I whip my head to look north, I fall off the pirouette and lose balance. How exactly should I whip my head or what can I do to not fall? I'm 12 and I started ballet when I was 3, but I stopped at 8 and I have 4 years without ballet even though I trained at home. Thanks, AnaRead More
Tips for a 2-year old
Any tips on how to teach my 2-year old… she's a natural! JessicaRead More
How to do a split?
I have been trying to do the splits for a long time and I still can't. Would you please suggest the most convenient way for me to do a split? Thanks, AmandaRead More
This post send by Kelsey I am Kelsey i have been doing ballet for six years now and i need to be just a bit more flexible because i am close to doing the splits i need advice on which stretch is the bestRead More
How to get good alignment
This post send by Lindsey Hi I've been doing ballet for a few years now. I am going to a more strict studio and my other studio didnt really talk much about alignment so I need to get that quickly . Any tips on how to get good alignment fast? I really want to go on pointe so this would be really helpful, thanksRead More


text:
everything about this one speaks to me. the muted tones, the sophisticated yet cozy feel, the mix of finishes, the architectural moldings, interesting accessories and dress-maker details in the upholstery. nothing better than a black lampshade to up the "sexy" in any room.
love, love, love
* i don't know the source, but if you do, please share. happy to give credit where credit is due.


text:
The Minimally Invasive Reproductive Surgery Institute, also called MIRI Women's Health, is a partnership of exceptional physicians who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment of gynecological conditions. Many of the physicians in MIRI's network practice gynecology and perform advanced gynecologic surgeries, so patients can receive their diagnosis and treatment in one location.
At MIRI, the goal is to help patients get to know their surgeon so they feel confident knowing they're in great hands. At Plano Surgical Hospital, the gynecologists share this vision. They want to assure patients that having access to quality health care is possible and that the team at Plano Surgical Hospital is there to deliver it. Patients can take advantage of highly advanced gynecologic treatments, such as dilation and curettage, endometrial ablation, mesh revision, minimally invasive hysterectomy, and pelvic reconstruction surgery.


text:
There are many benefits to working from home, but there are disadvantages, too. By learning the pitfalls and the advantages, you should be one step ahead of the competition. This article contains some great advice for running a business at home.
Make sure that your business phone line is separate from your private one. Your business will need a professional recorded message for off-hours as well as a company greeting when you are there to answer. Also, you don't want to run the risk of other family members picking up the phone when customers call.
If you are working towards being innovative in starting you home business think about things that you might find useful in your daily life. Finding a specific need that is not yet being met is key to a successful business. If your products make your life easier, then others will likely find them just as useful.
Having a home business can wear on you; it helps when you can assemble a supportive group of peers, friends and other people. You can find others who are interested in joining and form a network that fits your particular needs. The people may not work in the same industry, but you will have one thing in common, the motivation and drive to have a successful home based business.
The first thing you need to do when starting up your work from home business is to sign-up for a new PO Box. Don't use a home address when you need to post advertising online! This can also help safeguard your home and isolate your work life.
You should consider joining an web-based home business assembly. You will be able to connect with other home business operators. Other people running home businesses know what kinds of challenges you face, and you can swap solutions.
Actively seek the support of others in home businesses that are similar to yours. Seek out other people and establish a network of support. Even if you aren't able to network with individuals in your own industry, other people that are work from home business owners too will have a lot in common with you.
To better track your business-related spending, open a specific checking account for your business. All business-related transactions should occur with this account. This makes it easier to track your company's transactions. It is also a good idea to open a specific credit card for your business.
When working from home, remember to keep on top of your personal appearance. Even though it can be extremely fulfilling to have a home business enterprise, your self-esteem could suffer if you place work before your own needs. Take a shower, get dressed and report to your home office in a professional manner. Doing these simple things can make you feel a lot better about yourself, and make you appear more professional to others as well.
One way to have a successful home business is to form a mailing list related to your product or service. While you want to keep in touch with your clients, do not spam them with too frequent or unimportant information. Some people use a mailing list to promote things such as a sale or a certain promotion. It can also be used to send handy tips to your customers. Include a place to sign up for the list on your website.
Based Business
Taking risks is crucial for home business owners looking to make a substantial income. Keeping your marketing efforts diverse is the best way to reach the widest audience. Sometimes, you can do better by deviating from your routine and trying new things.
You will find forums online which are dedicated to people like yourself, people running a home based business. You can interact and relate to other people in the same situation this way. Individuals that have home-based business deal with similar situations and can share information and search for solutions to problems.
If your home business is a daycare, then you may need to hire some help to keep the kids in line. Without enough help, it will be difficult to properly care for the children.
The best financial strategy for a home business enterprise is to take advantage of as many tax deductions that you can justify. You will be surprised how much money you could save on your taxes just by taking advantage of your entitled deductions.
Set and adhere to a work schedule. You may find yourself working long hours and disrupting your whole life if you don't decide on a set work routine. Sticking to your schedule will help you to stay on track and separate your home and work life. You'll keep your social life intact in this way.
Business Supplies
If you are thinking about borrowing money to start a business, be prepared that the investors will want to know the specifics about your business setup plans as well as the inner workings of it. Focus on making the most of the money available to you right now.
Check for discount prices on your online business supplies at the many websites online. Many wholesale suppliers offer information and discounts on the web, so it will be easy for you to find a great deal on the supplies that you need. If you have a business license, you can purchase business supplies in bulk.
Think about setting up a license as "Doing Business As" for your state. This can be completed successfully at the local bank in your area. It is typically cheap and is helpful in distinguishing business and personal accounts.
When providing information to your customers, you have to give them sufficient information to be informed, but not so much that they suffer overload. Show off new options, discounts, or site content for your products through your email newsletters. Do not go overboard with communicating too often.
Visit with a CPA to discuss business expenses which could be eligible write-offs. Make sure to talk to them prior to starting your business so that you can keep track of your expenses in those areas. Workspaces and mileage are often written off, for example, so monitor those things.
To make your business a success, you must market it at every opportunity. Whenever you are conversing with folks, look for ways to talk about the business. Take business cards with you wherever you go so you can hand them out to potential partners or clients.
If you search online, you will discover a variety of forums for the home business owner. Search for forums or boards devoted to your niche market or those associated with small business owners. Business wisdoms are truths across multiple industries, so leave the door open to enlightenment from professionals in other sectors.
Deposit your money as soon as payments are received. You should make your deposits daily, instead of weekly or monthly. Always deposit your checks as soon as you get them. By depositing your cash with a teller rather than using an ATM machine, you can ensure your money is deposited into the account without additional questions or concerns.
One of the most important tips for running a home-based business is to establish a workday schedule and stick to it. Not doing this can cause you to work at all hours, causing home and work life to overlap. Not adhering to a schedule will lead to burnout and an unhappy family life. It may seem hard to stay on schedule in the beginning. But when others understand you are working, they will be more likely to leave you alone. Let them know when you have time for them.
If you run a daycare at home, you may need to employ people, if there are too many kids for you too handle. Not having the proper amount of help will put you and the kids at risk as you try to keep them fed and under control.
Always be aware of your competition's prices if you want to stay at the top of your game. Staying aware of their own prices can keep yours competitive.
These tips that you've read will help you direct your focus in the right direction when running your own home business. That will leave you with more resources to put into pushing your business into growth and profit.
Having a home business often means long hours, but plan it out so you aren't working at all times! Relax and unwind by spending time with friends and family. If you keep going 24/7, you'll fall apart, just as with a car. Have a schedule set for business and home hours. Only break this schedule if you must.


text:
Since its inception North Korea has had strong ties in Africa. But these are fast dwindling under international pressure and amid the promise of alternate incentives, writes Haitham Nouri
اقرأ باللغة العربية
North Korea's isolation is growing by the day, especially after additional sanctions by the industrial world in the US and EU, its neighbours Japan and South Korea, and even its allies China and Russia. And now Africa, where 11 countries are under investigation by the UN under suspicion of violating Security Council sanctions against Pyongyang that have been escalating since 2006. North Korea is quickly losing old friends on the continent, including Tanzania, Uganda, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eritrea, Mozambique, Botswana, Benin and Zambia, according to a UN report published 5 September, 2017.
Sudan already severed ties with North Korea in September, and it wasn't as punishment for human rights violations, but rather to pave the way for reconciliation with the US. Previously, Uganda, Botswana and Senegal took similar steps after a tour of Africa by former South Korean president Park Geun-hye. A few days after she left, Uganda expelled 60 North Korean consultants.
Since its creation in 1948, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea has had close ties with Africa, beginning with Egypt under president Gamal Abdel-Nasser, but mostly focused on Sub-Saharan countries. Pyongyang assisted the liberation movements in Zimbabwe against apartheid in the 1960s and 1970s, and Angola against Portuguese colonialists.
Once international sanctions were imposed on the renegade member of the nuclear club at the beginning of the 2000s, Pyongyang's ties to Africa grew stronger. They were a source of foreign currency for North Korea, on the one hand, and an escape from international isolation imposed by the US, Japan and South Korea in response to Pyongyang's nuclear and missile testing, on the other.
Pyongyang imports frozen fish from Senegal and Guinea, vegetables from Burkina Faso, scrap iron and cotton from Benin, and exports weapons systems, training and facilities programmes and even giant statues. The Observatory of Economic Complexity (OEC) at MIT's Media Lab estimates the trade volume between North Korea and African countries at more than $100 million in various sectors. While this is small compared to Africa's business with China, its largest trade partner, it is critical for a country under siege. The OEC adds that 29 African countries imported goods and services from North Korea, while 19 countries exported goods to Pyongyang in 2015.
A UN report revealed that North Korea provided military training to forces from Angola, DR Congo and Uganda, and shipped military equipment to Mozambique, as well as provided maintenance services for military equipment in Tanzania. It also attempted to send military communication equipment to Eritrea. Zimbabwe is accused of signing a deal with North Korea to send yellowcake, extracted from uranium mines in Kanyemba, in return for North Korean weapons. There are also reports that North Korea trained the Fifth Brigade of the Zimbabwean army, which is accused of killing more than 20,000 during the occupation of Matabeleland in 1988, which later led to its disbanding.
North Korea's hallmark can be seen in several African capitals and cities. In Mozambique, a giant statue of liberation movement leader Samora Machel stands on a marble base. In Kinshasa, the capital of DR Congo, a statue of Laurent Kabila, the father of incumbent President Joseph Kabila, stands tall pointing his finger to the heavens of progress. In 2008, a new presidential palace was opened in Namibia's capital Windhoek and constructed by North Korea's Mansudae Overseas Projects. Also in Namibia, which invests $100 million in North Korean ammunition factories, Mansudae signed a contract to build a monument for the unknown soldier and statue identical to former president Sam Nujoma at a cost of $60 million, completed in 2002.
Botswana, which according to the Mo Ibrahim Index for Good Governance is an African success story, constructed three giant statues of "the three presidents" namely the kings of tribes who definitively aided the country's independence from British rule in the early 1960s. The statues were revealed in 2005. In Benin, there is a large statue of the 11th king of Dahomey King Béhanzin who led the resistance against French occupation in the 1890s.
In Senegal, Mansudae constructed its most famous statue outside North Korea, namely the African Renaissance Monument at 49 metres high, depicting a muscled African man and his young wife, their feet planted in the continent, and their child held aloft on his father's arm. The monument was ordered by former right-wing president Abdoulaye Wade who tried to amend the constitution to extend his term but failed. When it was revealed in April 2010, it cost $27 million and the ceremony was attended by 19 African leaders including those from Benin, Gambia, DR Congo, Malawi, Cape Verde, Zimbabwe, Mali, Mauritania and Liberia, as well as US Congressman Jesse Jackson and an envoy from North Korea. It marked the 50th anniversary of Senegal's independence from France.
The monument, however, caused several problems because it depicts a half-naked man and a woman with one breast uncovered in a country where 92 per cent of the population are conservative Muslims. Wade did not pay North Korea in cash, but granted it state-owned land, and demanded to pocket 35 per cent of revenues from visitors at the monument.
Most African countries connected to North Korea will not sever ties for free or to honour international law. Instead, they will haggle with South Korea, which has much to offer, according to its former ambassador to London and Tokyo Ra Jong-yil. "There is the example of Cuba which has started to open up to the world," states Ra, "and is seeking to attract foreign investments".
South Korean investment in Africa would not require much effort, since there is no real competition for Seoul except Beijing, Africa's top trade partner, which is putting pressure on its ally Pyongyang to end the crisis peacefully.
Japan, which is negatively impacted by North Korea, could also contribute to undermining Pyongyang in Africa, but what is stopping Seoul and Tokyo is the high cost of their products, and their reliance on high quality industry and technology that most African countries do not have.
International pressure to sever ties with Pyongyang may squander Africa's chance at bargaining with Seoul and Tokyo, but one way or another Africa will be compensated for abandoning its old friend.


text:
10 Times You CAN And SHOULD Go Braless
The modern bra was invented 100 years ago, but other bra-like products have been around for hundreds of years. Whether it's corsets or push-up bras, most women become quite familiar with the bra concept as soon as they reach puberty.
While we come in all shapes and sizes, some of might wish sometimes how nice it would be to go braless. Of course, it's necessary most of the time to wear your bra, especially when you are out in public. And in some cases, some breasts need to be held by bras all the time.
But, trust us, there is still a tiny chance to get in some braless time during your day. We love the feeling of being able to let our breasts be free. It makes you feel like you're taking a break, even when it's something simple like taking off your bra. Also, it's healthy for you too!
That's why we have thought of 10 situations where it's 100 percent okay to go completely braless. You can take off your bra in any of these scenarios. Whether you're inside or outside, it does not matter at all. Find out the best ways to be bra free by watching this video.


text:
Developing .NET Custom Controls and Designers Using C# (Second Edition)
Creating .NET Custom Controls and Designers Making use of C# (Second Edition) Description
Who is this book?
This book is for developers who already have some information of C #, with the intention of working opposite. NET and style controls. This book offers funds for high school classes developers the info they need to successfully implement custom controls and designers targeting both Windows and the Internet. What does this book cover?
tools and services to boost the design-time support for components. irregularly shaped
, boundaries Windows Forms.
advanced techniques for constructing UITypeEditor easy and complex. data about sort converters
work with guidelines on implementing new ones.
licensing model components and architecture with sample demonstrations.
total and reusable Windows Forms Wizard custom control.
total and reusable Internet Forms tab control.
Creating .NET Custom Controls and Designers Employing C# (Second Edition)
\n\nCreating .NET Custom Controls and Designers Utilizing C# (Second Edition) Ebook


text:
Book Tour and Activities on the Go!
About the Activity:
Unlike few hard core adventure junkies, not many people are aware about Tree Jumaring in Munnar. This is one activity that has gradually made its way from the west into India and is still quiet new for the people. Here is your chance to embark on this adventurous journey with friends and family.
Jumaring is more of a technique than just an adventure activity. It involves climbing wall, rock, tree and other objects that particularly erect at a 90° angle. This enthralling adventure involves use of a mechanical device called Jumar which is used for ascending on a rope.
Take a break from traditional adventure activities you have been indulging in so far – participate in this innovative adventure that will leave you engrossed throughout your trip here. Make some amzing memories while participating in Tree Jumaring in Munnar.
Transportation: Available at an extra price
Activities: Tree JumaringTree Jumaring
Difficulty Level: Easy
Write Your Story
Why Thrillophilia
Verified Reviews
25000+ Pictures and Reviews on the platform.
Best Price Guarantee
We have a best price guarantee. If you get the same product anywhere else at a cheaper price and you inform us about the same on the same day of your booking, we will refund the difference of cost to you.
10000+ Tours and Activities
We have activities across 17 countries, across every category so that you never miss best things to do anywhere.
Customer Delight
We are always able to support you so that you have a hassle free experience.
More Things to do in Munnar
Most Popular Destinations


text:
Premium organic cider soft drink brand design from Ashridge reboot their brand identity with a colorful, vibrant depiction of their fruity flavors.
Based in Devon, U.K. – Ashridge has long been a well known name in the field of organic ciders and sparkling soft drinks with a flavorful dash of fruitiness. With the recent challenges in the crowded product category they approached Buddy design agency who paired with Lemnos. The result was a vibrant, rich and warm infusion of colors and modern art in their fresh, new graphical representation.
The visual association with fruits remained, only with a touch of more neo-noir art on the labels. It is easy to identify the bottles even in the busy supermarket shelf due to their cool illustrations of fruits and artistic representation of both shape and color of the fruit which conveys the flavor of the product within. True to the product identity, they kept details about the product, flavor type and other such texts minimal and pushed it to the corner, relying on visual identification instead.
The geometric nature of labeling give the bottles a touch of elegant, premium quality as well – rightly making a statement that cool need not mean frivolous – it could be classy too.


text:
This is making me really hungry! What did you bake these ones for?
These were for a little girl who does'nt like cake (can you believe it!!) Her mum wanted something different for her birthday so this is what we did!
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.
Subscribe in a reader


text: By S. Standish You better watch out, you'd better not cry…guess what?!? Christmas is around the corner and starting to loom everywhere in social media. So it's time to start making your lists and checking them twice. From Star Wars, Lego, DC Comics, Hatchimals, Disney and many more brands, there are a lot of cool toys … Continue reading Hot Toys for Christmas 2017


text:
As I write this, it is a lazy Sunday morning and I am wearing a yellow and green Christ the King (CTK) Stewardship shirt. As I reflect on the colors, I am brought back to the year 1986 when I would walk around the UP Diliman campus as a college student in a bright yellow shirt, green over-alls, with a round button pin which bore the words: Sobra na, tama na, palitan na. (You have gone overboard. Let's put a stop to this. We need change.)
Filipinos my age will most likely recall the 1986 Snap Elections when plain housewife, Cory Aquino decided to challenge long-staying Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos in a match that was truly made in heaven. For how else can you explain what would follow in the days and weeks and months that followed? Such things could only have happened with prayer and with God's grace.
Former president Cory Aquino passed away yesterday on August 1, 2009, after a battle with colon cancer. It was uncanny that she would also pass away, like her husband Ninoy, in the month of August and at a time in our country's history when most of us are looking for a prospective leader who will bring out the best in the Filipinos collectively as a nation.
It is also a coincidence likewise that her death comes right after July 31, which is the feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola. I heard mass last Friday, and in his homily, the priest talked about childhood dreams. His
was to be a veterinarian but he eventually went on to become a priest. So from wanting to be someone who would care for sick animals, he became someone who would care for souls.
St. Ignatius of Loyola wanted initially to be a soldier for an earthly kingdom. Recovering from an accident, however, he studied the lives of the saints and his dreams were converted to something else. From wanting to become a soldier in the physical sense, he became a soldier for a spiritual kingdom, that of the Lord.
Such is the nature of childhood dreams. We start out by going down a path which we think we like, only to be sidetracked, at times, by a bigger dream which the Lord may have for us.
I remember Cory Aquino and think that this is how she probably felt in 1986. Cory Aquino was a plain housewife. I am quite sure that as a child, she did not have grand dreams of being president of the Philippines someday. And because she never had such grand dreams for herself, the Lord gave her the opportunity to choose to accept the challenge of becoming president of the Republic. From being the mother of only her children, all Filipinos became her children and to my mind, she is the one true mother that our country has seen. Selfless. Never doing things with herself in mind. It was always for others. The Philippine presidency was never about her.
As mother to our country, Cory Aquino was a stewardess. Stewardship is about offering your time, talent, and treasure to the parish, to the community, to the country. Cory Aquino and her family have sacrificed a lot for our country, the Philippines. In honor of her memory, it would be good if each Filipino, in their own simple way, could contribute to uplifting the lot of a fellow countryman who may have less in life.
Cory Aquino was a woman of faith and prayer. More than her achievements in restoring democracy to our country, this is what I will remember her for the most. It is this very characteristic that makes her the ultimate stewardess in my book.
Rest in peace, Tita Cory. Thank you for all that you have given this country and the Filipino people. We will always remember how you have been very generous with your time, talent, and treasure.
At our 6 pm mass yesterday, I asked my 7-year old daughter (who was inquiring about the L sign last night) to say a prayer for Tita Cory and this is what she said: "Dear God, please let Tita Cory go to heaven. Or to the middle. And then to heaven."
I am sure heaven will look kindly on Tita Cory.
To read what I wrote about Corazon Cojuangco Aquino in my other blog, please visit: viloria.com


text:
For owners of vehicles, especially cars would already be familiar with this one component. Radiator cooling system components and box-shaped finned-fin serves to cool the engine coolant to remove heat into the air using the fan support. No fins on the radiator serves to increase the surface so that it will speed up the process of releasing heat into the air. Over time and the use of high intensity, it is necessary that the execution of maintenance work of the radiator remains optimal. Unfortunately Caring for Radiator often only be checked for leaks and cooling fluid volume. Yet because of the length of use in the cooling system can emerge rust or dirt buildup. If this is the case then the less will affect the cooling process itself. The process is not optimal cooling will impact on the working of the machine, one machine could be overheating. The worst effects of this overheating symptoms cylinder head can become bent, consequently leaking compression and power drop. If it happens so then you only have two options namely replace with new cylinder head or bring it to a turner. For that of the experience such things, the earlier the better to prevent it instead. Maintenance on the radiator ideally every 20 thousand kilometers done flushing.
Treatment aims radiator with bleach to remove rust or scale present in the cooling system. You also can do it at home because the process is quite easy. Before performing flushing the radiator prepared in advance tools and the danger of a screwdriver and radiator flusher. To perform step flushing the radiator is as follows:
How to Take Care Car Radiator
Radiator flush
- Turn the engine between 2-3 minutes for encrusted dirt could slightly raised. When the engine is too long then the temperature and pressure of water in the system will increase, so it is quite dangerous.
- Open the radiator cap. To maintain safety then use a damp towel to remove the radiator cap.
- Open the plug at the bottom of the radiator with the help of a screwdriver to drain the coolant.
- After draining all the coolant cap back on the plug and pour the radiator flusher.
- Replace the radiator cap and turn the engine between 2-3 minutes.
- Make the process 2-5 times with water but, my goal is to flush the radiator flusher along the existing dirt.
- The latter drain the water in the system and pour the new coolant water.
How to care for a radiator by flushing well above the expected dirt in the radiator and in the other components can be lost so it will expedite the cooling process.


text:
Simple jewelry doesn't have to be boring.
Past News ReleasesRSS
Rutland, Vermont (PRWEB) April 09, 2015
Little Hill Jewelry (http://www.LittleHillJewelry.etsy.com) is pleased to announce the debut of its Teardrop Earring Collection. The company is introducing the collection with the inclusion of a pair of handcrafted Brushed Finish Silver Teardrop Post Earrings in an exclusive Press Bag assembled by The Artisan Group® for GBK's 2015 MTV Movie Awards Weekend Gift Lounge. The Gift Lounge takes place April 10-11, 2015 at an exclusive location in Hollywood, California.
The gifted earrings have a soft, matte texture with a deep, subtle glow. "They are sweetly simple so they don't take away from the natural beauty of the wearer or clash with whatever style she is wearing," says Little Hill Jewelry designer/founder Heather Jean. "The matte finish is perfect for the modern working woman, and they can easily be dressed up or down."
Heather has handcrafted each pair of earrings individually. Press Bag recipients will receive their Teardrop Earrings attached to a Little Hill Jewelry presentation card, tucked inside a silvery satin bag.
The earrings will be available to purchase at LittleHillJewelry.etsy.com following the MTV Movie Awards Weekend Gift Lounge. Other earrings in the Teardrop Collection will include the Hammered Teardrop, the Heart Teardrop and the Gemstone Teardrop.
Heather creates out of her studio in Rutland, Vermont. Her jewelry designs project simplicity, in line with Little Hill Jewelry's philosophy of creating minimalistic, modern Jewelry for women and men. "Simple jewelry doesn't have to mean boring jewelry," she says. "My brand is all about the little touches that complement, but don't distract from, natural beauty."
Heather founded Little Hill Jewelry in 2012. The business quickly found success on the Etsy platform. The company's most popular piece to date is its Infinity Link Necklace, which was worn by Candice Accola (as Caroline Forbes) on episodes 521 and 522 of the CW Network's The Vampire Diaries. "This piece is simple but interesting," notes Heather. "The idea of interconnected circles, the suggestion of infinity and endless connection—I think that really appeals to my customers."
In addition to appearing on The Vampire Diaries, the company's Long Silver and Copper Necklace was worn on the summer 2014 finale of Rizzoli and Isles by actress Karis Campbell (as Carol Wescourt).
Little Hill jewelry has had its designs included in swag bags at GBK's luxury celebrity gift lounges for the 2014 MTV Movie Awards and showcased on Winnkstyle.com, in a feature called "My Latest Obsession is Beauty through Simplicity." Heather has also gifted jewelry to Brandi Glanville (Real Housewives of Beverly Hills) and actress Renee Zellweger. She has also been called upon by Etsy to share her business acumen; in 2014 she wrote for the Etsy Blog on the topic of "5 Ways to Make Tax Time More Serene."
To learn more about Little Hill Jewelry, contact Heather Jean by email using the contact button in this press release. Become a fan on Pinterest (@littlehilljewelry), Instagram (@little_hill_jewelry), Twitter (@llittlehilljewelry) and Facebook (@jewelrygal26). Shop Little Hill Jewelry at LittleHillJewelry.etsy.com.
Little Hill Jewelry (http://www.littlehilljewelry.etsy.com) offers a variety of unique, minimalistic jewelry made using high-quality metals and gemstones. Founder/designer Heather Jean handcrafts her designs in a variety of styles, from casual to elegant. Each piece is made to order and can be customized to fit the client's needs and styles.


text:
|Green Hands "Green Hands"
Published in the six Nashoba Publishing papers on Friday, 14 September 2001
Mums are my favorite flower. When I was little, my mom used to take me to the annual exhibition at the Garfield Park Conservatory in Chicago: the plants occupied tier upon tier of staging; the radiant colors dazzled me and I was spellbound by the magical shapeshuge football pompoms, fantastic spiders, cute little buttons, fresh-faced daisies, ones with petals shaped like spoons, which make the flower look like a delicate explosion because of the contrast between the narrow handle of the petal and the wider bowl of the spoon.... In that huge moist glass room the musky, aromatic smell of the mums was strong. Ever since, that smell has made me happy.
© Copyright 2001 Catherine Holmes Clark


text: You can now find these bad ass slippers online, matter in fact at Luisa Via Roma. The baby blue ones right here, and the golden embellished slippers right here. If I would get me a pair I would just go all in and get the golden ones. I would definitely swag around in them all summer long.


text:
Our Animals
Virunga National Park is home to some of Africa's most iconic species, such as the elephant, hippopotamus, lion, leopard, hyena, buffalo, but it's the park's rarest inhabitants that make the park so unique.
The mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei) is the largest of all the gorillas and is the most endangered. The world's remaining 800 mountain gorillas live in three different countries in central Africa: Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, and Uganda. Although this makes their range seem large, the mountain gorillas actually inhabit a small geographic area where the borders of these three countries meet. Over half of the world's mountain gorillas can be found living on the flanks of the Virunga volcanoes and the remaining population lives in Uganda's Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, some 75 km to the north. Unlike their lowland counterparts, the mountain gorillas have long hair, which helps them handle the temperature extremes found at higher altitudes. Mountain gorillas live in large family units led by a single dominant adult male, known as the "Silverback" — a name derived from the silver-gray hair that develops on the male gorilla's back he reaches maturity
The western lowland gorilla is the smallest sub-species of gorilla. A male standing erect can be 5–6 feet (1.5–1.8 m) tall and weigh 300–600 pounds (140–270 kg).[4] According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the average male is 168 kg (370 lb) and stands upright at 163 cm (64 in).[5] Females stand 5 feet (1.5 m) tall and weigh half as much as males.
The eastern lowland gorilla (Gorilla beringei graueri), also known as the Grauer's gorilla, is a sub-specie of eastern gorilla. The Grauer's gorilla is endemic to the mountainous forests of eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. Important populations of this gorilla live within Kahuzi-Biega and Maiko National Parks and the adjacent forests of the Tayna Gorilla Reserve, the Usala forest, and on the Itombwe Massif. These gorillas have black hair like the mountain gorilla (Gorilla beringei beringei), but their hair is shorter. The male's coat, like that of other gorillas, turns silver (hence the name "silverback") as the animal matures. There are many more western lowland gorillas than the eastern variety, of which there are likely less than 5,000 left in the wild
The okapi /oʊˈkɑːpiː/, Okapia johnstoni, is a giraffid artiodactyl mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest, located in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, in central Africa. Although the okapi bears striped markings reminiscent of zebras, it is most closely related to the giraffe.
Popular press reports that covered explorer Henry Morton Stanley's journeys in 1887 brought the animal to the world's attention and fueled speculation about its origin. The preserved remains of a carcass that were sent to London by the English adventurer and colonial administrator Harry Johnston later became a media event in 1901.[2] Today, about 10,000–20,000 remain in the wild and as of 2011, 42 different institutions display them worldwide.[3][4]
The African forest elephant is a forest-dwelling elephant of the Congo Basin. Traditionally considered to be either a synonym or a sub-species of the African elephant (Loxodonta africana cyclotis), it is now widely accepted as a distinct species (Loxodonta cyclotis).[3][4] This would make it the smallest of the three extant species of elephant, but also the third-largest living terrestrial animal.[3][4]
Differences include the African forest elephant's long, narrow mandible (the African bush elephant's is short and wide), its rounded ears (an African bush elephant's ears are more pointed), straighter and downward tusks, considerably smaller size, and its number of toenails. The male African forest elephant rarely exceeds 2.5 m (8 ft) in height, while the African bush elephant is usually over 3 m (just under 10 ft) and sometimes almost 4 m (13 ft) tall. Weight is reportedly around 2.7 tonnes (5,950 lb), with the largest specimens attaining 6 tonnes (13,230 lb).[7] With regard to the number of toenails, the African bush elephant normally has four toenails on the forefoot and three on the hindfoot; the African forest elephant normally has five toenails on the forefoot and four on the hindfoot (like the Asian elephant), but hybrids between the two species occur.


text:
Library and information Centre of SCERT offer a comprehensive range of services to help the student to get the best out of learning at our campus. SCERT has its own separate computerized library. It enables the users to on-line access for getting information on availability of required book(s). The libraries act as spinal cord of SCERT with well-balanced collection of Books, Journals and E-Resources in various fields of Engineering, Technology & Management. It also includes information, which is useful for teaching and reference purpose. It also provides literature on personality development, ethics and research support to the students. The library remains open for ten hours on all working days.
The SCERT library caters adequately to the needs of B.Tech. & MBA students as well as all the staff members.
- 2695 Titles
- 13934 Volumes
- 60 National Journals
- 36 International e-Journals and Proceedings
- Reading Halls for more than 150 Students
- Special Reading Room for Researchers and Teachers
- Computerized Library Management System
- Online International Journal Workstations Connected with 14 MBPS Connectivity and Wi-Ficampus
- Audio-Visual Library Section with 365 CDs
- Magazines and Periodicals Section (20)
A separate Reference Section is maintained for important and rarebooks. All the books of the library are indexed through a computerizedBar Code system and are being used for the operation oflibrary procedures.
|Working Day:
|09.00 a.m. to 07.00 p.m.
|9.00 a.m to 2.00 p.m


text:
Beer and Food
by Mark Dredge
The subject of beer and food pairing has been knocking around now for more than ten years – longer if you count very early coverage provided by Michael Jackson in the early 1990s.
Probably the most significant published contribution to the debate has come through Garrett Oliver's The Brewmaster's Table, and there has been other notable input from Susan Nowak, Fiona Beckett, Richard Fox, Lucy Saunders and Paul Mercurio.
But there's been a lazy air of resignation hanging around the subject in recent times, with some people questioning if there was any real value (gastronomically to the consumer or financially to the industry) in pursuing the cause.
Now Mark Dredge has weighed into the debate and, if he's got anything to do with it, the idea of pairing beer with food has many miles still to run.
I like Mark's take on all things beer. It's youthful and fun, a confident counterpoint to the approach adopted by most of us who have been writing about beer for years.
This is again underscored by this new book in which he tips his hat to the solid groundwork already conducted by others but zips off in a new direction by suggesting some previously unconsidered culinary ideas and beer pairing combinations.
He also brings the subject bang up to date by choosing as his ideal food matches beers that are hot off the production line, the sort of envelope-pushing, break-all-the-rules types of beer that the so-called craft beer movement is all about.
The choice of beers is not quite as eclectic or exotic as in his early book, Craft Beer World, because, as he explains, there's no point suggesting a pairing that can't be tried when readers are unable to source the vital ingredient.
Nevertheless, the book is just as bright, breezy and bursting with beery enthusiasm as his earlier effort. If you know that book, you'll know what to expect this time around: a full-colour, matt-finish hardback packed with text, charts and jaunty graphics.
Explaining the Concept
You cannot produce a book on this subject without explaining how the concept works and Mark does this neatly in the preambles, pulling together the key points in simple tables such as the one that matches individual beer characteristics with foods to try.
The book then divides into sections that cover food pairing by beer styles and then the reverse, by types of food, with plenty of detail supplied to explain why his selections work.
All types of world cuisine are covered, with recommendations from breakfast to supper time, and even snack suggestions in between.
It's not all about the classic combinations such as moules à la bière with witbier, beer carbonnade with Belgian dubbel and blue cheese and barley wine. There are more off-the-wall suggestions, too. How does Rochefort 6 with sausage, chips and beans sound? And what's the best beer to drink with a pork pie or even a KFC bucket?
The book concludes with a chapter on cooking with beer, setting out the basic rules of play and detailing around forty recipes that cover everything from main courses to desserts by way of side dishes and condiments.
If you've never tried serious beer and food pairing before, you must give it a go. There are numerous challenges (although certainly not impossibilities) to making the idea work in a commercial environment, which is what has led to doubters revealing their hand, but at home and among friends it's just great fun and the flavour matches really can be extraordinary.
Mark Dredge's book will, I'm sure, persuade you that it's well worth a try.
First edition (2014)
208-page hardback (Dog 'n' Bone Books)
Available now from amazon.co.uk or amazon.com


text:
NAHB Associate Senior Leadership's Future
It seems like only yesterday that we were trying our most recent attempt to bring associates into senior leadership for our federation. As one of the national associate members who was out front of this initiative I was met with quite a few different opinions on this subject. Quite a few members were against the idea of an associate senior officer. The associate senior officer debate caused a rift in long time and valued friendships.
As you may know I can be strong willed and my goal for an associate to be a senior officer shut down my ability to listen to others' thoughts that differed from mine. As time went by, and further from the IBS board meeting where the vote eventually took place, I had the opportunity to sit down and have discussions with a few builders to learn that their opposition wasn't that associates should not be a non ladder senior officer. It was that associates needed to be considered for senior leadership the same way builders are considered; a principal of the company they work for and the same financial and business audits for certification. If the associate candidate is an employee, a minimum two year employment contract (coinciding with leadership term), with NAHB activities allowed and included under the contract, for the company they work for.
Imagine, for a moment, an NAHB actively engaged associate, who became the associate senior officer, and their employer either saying they can't attend national anymore (happened more than a few times) or, worse, were laid off (think the last several years). How embarrassing for that associate as an individual? How damaging is that for the image of NAHB? I never took that into consideration when this proposed position was being hotly debated, and if I had listened to some of these builder leaders more carefully, I would have asked the moderator of the 2011-12 National Area Chairmen and National Associate Chairman, who brought this proposed bylaw change forward, to modify or table the recommendation, so the criteria that was being suggested could have been thoroughly discussed. In fact, a great percentage of members didn't listen carefully to each other and valuable lessons were learned.
You know me and you know I'm direct and will say what's on my mind. There are no hidden agendas with me. You also know that I believe that I have the best interests of our federation at heart and I will always follow the best path for builders to have opportunities to build so associates can have opportunities to work.
When I am wrong, I say I am wrong….. I was wrong.


text:
Custom-Made, Authentic Looking Art Deco Rings
I doubt that any other style has as many signature characteristics as Art Deco engagement rings do. L and I were rather proud of ourselves when we realised that in a line-up of vintage rings, we could usually pick out the Art Deco era ones quite easily.
However, we also found it very challenging to find a genuine antique Art Deco ring that had all the elements and preferences we desired in one package. So, to create a completely unique and customised Art Deco engagement ring, we discovered that bespoke is the way to go.
Going for Colour
Step one in building our customised Art Deco ring was obviously colour. The bold and vivid coloured stones used during this design era are its reigning signature characteristic. Rings frequently featured brilliant coloured emeralds, rubies, amethysts, sapphires and onyx.
The choices are endless, with the only requirement being: the bolder the better!
Choosing Roaring 20s Cuts
Once our colour selection is made, the real, literal puzzle begins. The other characteristic synonymous with Art Deco engagement rings is the geometric pattern and placement of the featured stones.
Our Favourite Designers recommend choosing cuts that were popular during the 1920s, as they fit together beautifully in the mosaic placement of the stone design. Princess cut, baguette and emerald cut were all popular, as they have straight long edges, making them an obvious choice to highlight and enhance the geometric and symmetrical featured design.
Deciding on the Metal
Step three in building our masterpiece will be choosing a precious metal to use.
Although yellow gold and white gold were used during the Art Deco era, the ultimate sign of luxury, and preferred metal choice, was platinum.
L and I agree that platinum truly is an excellent choice due to its durability, but also its exquisite luminescent effect that contrasts beautifully with the brightly coloured stones featured on the ring.
Adorning the Ring Band
And once we have chosen our metal, our designers reminded us not to ignore its decorative potential. Another outstanding feature of Art Deco engagement rings, that has become one of their most sought-after features, is the beautiful, intricate and elaborate carvings and metalwork used on the band and setting. This sort of detailed craftsmanship is what raises their calibre in the world of engagement rings and is the turning point from 'standard' to 'outstanding'.
L and I have always found the beauty of bespoke engagement rings to be in the freedom of customising the ring to our particular preferences. Not only do we have the opportunity to create the glamorous, opulent look of an authentic Art Deco engagement ring, but it will also feature the colours, design, metal and details of our choice. It certainly takes the guess work out of shopping around and we are guaranteed an exquisite treasure that is 100% unique just for us!


text:
News All the latest from Orlando Web Wizard
We have a scheduled maintenance window to provide necessary OS updates to network equipment that will be performed on June 2nd, 2018. This work is scheduled to occur between 12:00 AM and 04:00 AM (EDT). No action is required on your part.During this maintenance window, the most you should witness are potential brief periods of increased latency ... Read More »
We are offering an exciting new opportunity that has been made available through the recent advances in our customer care and support system. Introducing the Orlando Web Wizard Affiliate Program! You will now be able to earn money toward your current products and it can be as simple as copy and paste! The program offers you a unique link that ... Read More »
Welcome to Orlando Web Wizard! You have made a great choice and we want to help you get up and running as quickly as possible.
If at any point you get stuck, our support team is available 9am-5pm EST to assist you. Simply visit Register an Account to request assistance.
"This server is configured correctly for SSL based on the 100% rating given by Calomel, a Firefox addon. Rarely do I see a web site with a 100% rating – not even bank web sites!" - by Jeff Sakora, Vice President, South Orlando Jewish Congregration Check it out server.orlandowebwizard.com https://calomel.org/firefox_ssl_validation.html Read More »