text:
Our destination was Salzburg, a gorgeous Austrian city noted as being the birthplace of Mozart, the setting for lots of scenes in The Sound of Music and various other things...but you know me well enough to realise it was all about the cake!
The CCBF (Caked Crusader's Boyfriend) and I stayed at the Hotel Stein which has a wonderful rooftop terrace looking across the old town (Salzburg is split by the Salzach river – one side is known as the Old Town...and I'm sure you can guess what the other half's known as!).
Our first cake was on the terrace shortly after arriving, and when I say 'shortly'.....let's just say that our suitcases hadn't even been unpacked at this point! Here is the striking Mozart cake:
I would describe this as a hazelnut japonnaise style cake but with the addition of pistachio marzipan. Under the top layer of pistachio marzipan was a thin layer of apricot jam. The sponge was extremely light and the filling moussey. Very easy to eat!
One of the most striking things you will notice walking around Salzburg are the iron shop signs. Most shops have them and, although they look centuries old, some are recent. This one outside a baker's caught my eye:
Spend more than a second in Salzburg and you can't fail to notice the rather imposing fortress that looms over the City. It is called Festung Hohensalzburg, literally meaning High Salzburg Fortress and is reached by funicular railway. The views across the City are worth the trip alone:
But views alone cannot sustain one for long and, luckily, the Fortress eateries sell rather tasty treats! On our first visit to the Fortress we had delicious plum cake:
The light sponge base was topped with plums. Between the plums and sponge was an additional layer – the CCBF and I disagreed as to what this was. He thought it was custard of some sort whereas I thought it tasted more like a cheesecake. Whatever it was the buttery, vanilla taste was heavenly! Do you think a cake has ever had a better background than this?
We chose the Fortress (on a different day, I stress!) to sample Salzburger Nockerl, the eponymous dessert of the City. I think Nockerl means dumpling but I'm willing to be corrected if wrong. It's cooked to order and takes about 20 minutes to arrive (although due to some rather indifferent service ours took an hour to arrive). Here it is:
I consider myself to be blessed with a hearty appetite (i.e. greedy) but even I think this is a big dessert for two people. Yes, you read it right – this is meant for two people to share...and after a hearty Austrian main course!
The Nockerl is extremely light, almost frothy. It tastes and looks like a cross between a soufflé and a meringue. The texture is such that it dissolves in your mouth meaning that you can eat a lot of it – it's sweet but not sickly. There is a thin layer of fruit in the bottom of the dish and extra fruit and jam was provided on the side.
We both agreed that the best bit was the thin crust that forms on baking – it's squidgy and sugary. After we had both had large servings this much was left (don't worry, we rallied and made further inroads after the photo was taken!)
After a tiring day's sightseeing, shopping and eating one sometimes needs a pick-me-up to raise energy levels. Purely by chance we stumbled upon Sporer one of the strangest little shops we'd ever seen –so small that four customers would crowd it. It sold bottles of schnapps and liqueurs but also, at the shop counter, sold tiny measures to drink in the shop – it isn't a bar but you can stand at the counter and get intoxicated (rather quickly) on lethally strong spirits. The Nuss likor almost did for me and, even though the measure was only 2cl, the CCBF had to help me out! This photo shows the wares on offer:
Strudel was a conundrum. There seemed to be a difference as to whether the strudel was served with a cup of tea/coffee or whether it was a dessert. In my mind, strudel has crispy, flaky pastry but the dessert strudels – the kind we had – were softer and totally un-crispy. Our first strudel was of the apple variety at the intriguingly named "Zum Wilden Mann" i.e. the Wild Man.
The website isn't in English yet, but if you click on the Speisekarten tab the menu is available in English – it's a good read if you want to see what Austrian cuisine is all about.
The apple filling wasn't overly sweet so the natural flavour of the apple dominated. The vanilla sauce and whipped cream complimented the strudel well. I thought the vanilla sauce was lovely – far lighter than custard and with a strong vanilla taste. The CCBF described it as being like "thin Bird's custard" but then clarified that he liked Bird's custard so it wasn't a criticism.
Our second taste of strudel was a sweet cheese-filled strudel at the Golden Ente located in the fascinating Gold Gasse (a street full of small shops selling a range of items from jewellery to decorative painted metal ornaments)
This strudel was a real taste of the past for me. Whenever we used to have family get-togethers when I was younger the CCM (Caked Crusader's Ma) would always make a baked European-style cheesecake. This was quite different to an American cheesecake, the main differences being that it was less sweet and had no fruit or topping of any kind. This strudel filling was exactly the same taste. Funnily enough, when I was younger I didn't like the CCM's cheesecake but my tastebuds have obviously changed and I really enjoyed this dish.
Part 2 to follow midweek.....


text:
- Home
- Editor's Desk
- Features
- Columns
- Arts & Culture
- Special Editions
- Advertising
Sunday March 24, 2019; 02:27 pm EDT
Heat and steam mean the microbes are working
The temperature in the middle of my compost pile ranges from 90 to 120 degrees. I measure using a compost thermometer with a 14-inch stem. The height of the pile has been shrinking rapidly, with the center sinking faster than the edges. Temperature and shrinkage tell me that the microbes are feasting, changing those leaves, weeds and grass clippings into compost.
Heat is a by-product of composting, as is carbon dioxide and water vapor. Dig into your compost pile on a cold day and you should see steam rising and feel heat. These signs mean that the microbes are digesting the sugars, starches and cellulose and converting them to carbon dioxide. The decomposition of the leaves, grass clippings, weeds, etc., releases nutrients that become part of the compost's slow-release fertilizer.
If your compost pile is not shrinking and its temperature is similar to that of the surrounding air, that's evidence that the pile is not composting. The leaves could be too dry. Or the pile could be inert because you failed to add either soil or active compost to leaves when building it last fall. To get it working, you need to add nitrogen in the form of commercial fertilizer, grass clippings or animal manure to balance the carbon to nitrogen ratio. Active composting requires that sufficient nitrogen, organic or inorganic, be included with the leaves.
Are Your Rose Canes Whipping in the Wind?
If your roses are more than two feet tall, prune the canes back to about 18 inches from the ground. Fall pruning soon after they have finished flowering is best, but it's still not too late. Off-season pruning prevents the tops of the plants from being whipped by winter winds. This is especially important for grafted roses. Pruning Knockout roses — which are grown from rooted cuttings — back to 18 inches prevents their lower branches from splitting.
Ask Dr. Gouin your questions at [email protected]. All questions will appear in Bay Weekly. Please include your name and address.
At this time of year, the most effective method of wetting down a compost pile, especially one that is mostly dry leaves, is to dump dirty, greasy dishwater over them. If you did not add compost or soil to the pile when building it, dissolve a cup of high-nitrogen lawn fertilizer in the dishwater before dumping it. A daily dose of dishwater in conjunction with a weekly treatment of fertilizer will kick-start the composting. If you wish to hasten the process, turn the pile thoroughly in early to mid February.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Brian Mullins
Brian Mullins Photography • Having enjoyed wide notoriety as a top wedding & commercial photographer in Raleigh, NC, Brian Mullins has a unique sense of style, lighting, posing and drama which is easily seen in his work. Using his background in magazine photography, Brian knows how to get the best from his clients while putting them completely at ease and, often, even unaware of his presence. Please click to see more of his Raleigh Wedding Photography, Destination Wedding Photography or his commercial, modeling, food and senior photography work on his photography blog.
Award-winning Raleigh wedding photographer Brian Mullins Photography LLC specializes in commercial, portrait & wedding photography (including Bridal Portraits) in the Raleigh NC area and recently opened a photography studio in historical downtown Apex. He is a member of the Raleigh NACE chapter, founding member of the Raleigh Wedding Photographic Society (which has over 100 Raleigh wedding photographers as members), recently earned the 2010 Bride's Choice Awards from Wedding Wire and is recognized among the top 5 percent of wedding photographers nationwide.
"Brian has been a professional photographer in Raleigh since 2005 with additional experience in cinematography and videography, which has crafted his artistic photojournalism approach to capturing beauty in the moment and evoking emotion with his wedding photography."
Brian's wedding, commercial & editorial photography has been published in local and national publications, most notably as Cary Magazine's chief photographer. He is a proud member of the following organizations:
• WPPI – Wedding & Portrait Photographers International
• PPA – Professional Photographers Association
• NACE – National Association of Catering Executives
• NPS – Nikon Professional Services
• WPS – Wedding Photographic Society
My Wedding Photography Philosophy • I've modeled my wedding business and photography career on one simple premise: Personality, Photography & Price. In that order. When I tell most people this, I can see the first thing they think of is "Why is price last", you must be expensive and trying to hide it.
Well, there is a shred of truth in that, but let me explain. Something I have discovered doing wedding photography and speaking with other photographers in and around Raleigh is "price does not matter if you didn't have a great experience". It's an experience? Wait… can you explain? Of course I can.
I've found my photography really spoke to me (and others) when I let my personality come thru in my work. Personality is the most important thing in a wedding photographer because of this. Everyone of my clients have to enjoy my presence on their wedding day. On your big day, emotions can run high, sometimes there is stress and, thru it all, I am there. I would be doing myself and my wedding clients a huge disservice if I didn't talk with them about personality. My photography depends on capturing you, the real you, on your wedding day and if our personalities do not mesh, then the photography will suffer because your guard is up. With that in mind, if you don't get the photography you want, does price really matter at that point?
"This is what I refer to as the experience. I want my clients to be happy that I'm there as part of their wedding day. Many times, I am there longer then anyone else who is not family (and sometimes longer then family) so it's really important, to me, that you enjoy having me there. The reason I have this on my about me page is, well, because I feel very strongly on this subject and that's really me!"
I've lived in Raleigh NC since 1976 and have watched this town really evolve into a thriving metropolis. I studied cinematography & photography in high school and, as life always likes a good curve ball, I got into the music business. As it turns out though, I got a real world education on using lighting to create drama, mood and how to evoke emotion through color, intensity and shape. From there I continually dabbled in photography but didn't pursue it professionally until I found out my wife was pregnant with our first child. The thought of being a dad really kindled the passion I had for documenting my life, and the lives of others, as I saw it. I wanted to be able to show my little girl, once she grew up, how I lived, loved and saw the world… someone told me it was me wanting to leave a legacy, and I have to agree, that's indeed what I wanted.
I quickly grew frustrated with digital cameras (point and shoots) so I called on the Raleigh wedding photographer who captured my wedding for a favor – help me buy a decent camera. Well, sticker shock didn't quite cover it when I saw the price tags on professional photography equipment, but I knew what I wanted and made the leap. About a month after getting the camera, playing with it, I found I needed more… so I upgraded. During this time, I would send the occasional photograph to my, now, photography mentor and he would critique me. Not long after I upgraded, he got into a bind and needed someone to photograph a magazine story. I was shocked and honored all at the same time.
"I went out, did the shoot and got published the next month. 9 months after that, I was asked to be the Chief of Photography for Cary Magazine. I accepted the position with the blessing and wisdom of my mentor and photographed every aspect of the magazine, from food to products to portraits for the next year."
During this time I was also started working with my mentor, and others, in wedding photography. To make a long story even longer, my first solo wedding was for a great couple who's chosen photographer had a family emergency. After the wedding, I was hooked, permanently, on wedding photography. The emotions, the beauty (and the wedding cake) all make see so excited to have the opportunity to give someone a gift of their life through my eyes.
"I have a beautiful wife, Ginger Mullins, who I work occasionally with as she is a cosmetologist who specializes in bridal hair & makeup and we have two beautiful children, Holland and Hudson."
The Experience • After shooting over 100 weddings, I have finally been able to put together a few words to describe the experience. As I am a wedding photographer, and not a writer, this was actually much harder then I thought it would be, so forgive my use of examples.
"So, what is the experience? This is best described with how I view my role at before, during and after your wedding day. Before your wedding, I am almost always reachable whether it's a phone call, email or Facebook chat. I think this is the most overlooked aspect of what a wedding photographer is – an invaluable resource."
Every wedding day is different, special and filled with love, joy and symbolism. One thing it is also filled with is surprises, both good and, unfortunately, sometimes not so good. Before the wedding, I am here to answer any questions, help with time frames, and identify things that may be difficult to achieve or just won't work without changes. A common occurrence is trying to do to much in too little time. My job is to make you happy… I feel it's my responsibility to make sure your wedding day plans are, well, going to go as planned. If they don't, it can affect the beautiful photography we are trying to achieve either because of a lack of time or being stressed that we can't fit it all in. Either way, it takes you away from enjoying the experience. I welcome every wedding client to use me as a resource as I have been to many, many weddings and have the understanding of time lines, conflicts and dependencies of how everything fits together – and what gets affected when changes occur.
"The wedding day experience… weddings have this energy to them that, unfortunately, I cannot describe. I felt it at my own wedding and I feel it at every wedding I photograph. The funny thing is, it's always unique to the couple getting married. "
I love to use this energy to get photographs specific to my clients. I rarely do "canned" posing because I feel it's my duty (and honor) to give the gift of unique wedding day images to my clients. It's also my responsibility, of sorts, to be prepared for any unforeseen things that arise. Loose buttons, ripped pants, broken bustles, forgotten flowers, shoes that are too large, dresses that are too large, etc. are all things I have faced and directly fixed on the wedding day. I carry an "emergency" pack of needles, thread, bobby pins, tape, gum, safety pins as well as a lot of ingenuity that is there to help. Again, as I am your wedding photographer, I see that anything which could effect the mood or energy of your wedding day as my responsibility to help overcome. I have even gone as far as getting the necessary paperwork to legally conduct your ceremony in North Carolina, should the need arise. I have not had to do this, and I hope I never will, but just in case, I am here for you and your wedding day.
"After the wedding… As you enjoy a well deserved break after your wedding and enjoy time with each other on your honeymoon, I am working on your wedding day imagery. "
Contrary to popular thought, digital wedding photography has actually increased the amount of time photographers spend on your images. My goal is to have the images to you as quickly as possible. Many times, that will be before or shortly after you get back from your honeymoon. I have structured my photography "workflow" in such a way that allows me to quickly work on your photos. This is a holdout from being a magazine photographer where deadlines constantly loomed. I know you are excited to see your photos and I want to give them to you. I cannot express how much my clients LOVE the fact I am not constantly backlogged. The album design process starts shortly after you have your images. Another way I try to help my clients is by doing a "pre-design" for the album. This is a custom designed layout that I made for you using how I viewed your wedding. When you receive this pre-design, you can then make any changes you want. I do this for the because I found it it very difficult for my clients to choose a specific number of photos for their album. This delays the process and how quickly you get your album. With pre-designed, my "life cycle" of album design and ordering was cut in half. With you being able to change anything you want to, this doesn't impede your ability to change whatever you like. I just find it makes it easier on you when you already have a "base" to work from instead of a blank piece of paper.
This is why I call it an "experience"… being a wedding photographer, to me, means being there to always serve my clients and their best interests.
For More Information
FaceBook • www.facebook.com/RaleighWeddingPhotos
FaceBook • www.facebook.com/BrianMullinsPhoto
WebSite • www.brianmullinsphotography.com/
Blog • www.brianmullinsphotography.com/blog
Twitter • www.twitter.com/brian_mullins


text:
EnginePath needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 69 designs submitted by 29 freelance designers.
Small advertising / marketing / communications agency looking to the crowdsourcing method for great logo work for us.
EnginePath brings big agency experience to small clients, and we do everything they need through strategic partners, freelancers and specialists.
We need a logo that will work for everything; business cards, letterhead, t-shirts.
Imagery: Mechanical and/or industrial. Precision, handcrafted, powerful.
We'll be looking to extend this beyond just a logo, so there could be more work to come, identity materials, web, dog collars, etc. No promises, but if we like your stuff, you could be golden.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects affecting traffic will be underway after the Memorial Day holiday:
— U.S. 41 bridges over Roberts Bay, North Creek, South Creek, Hudson Bayou, Siesta Key Drive bridge over Hanson Bayou, State Road 789 bridges at St. Armands Key and Coon Key. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. and 6 a.m. while crews perform maintenance.
— Tamiami Trail at Gulf Gate Drive, Bay Acres Avenue and General Spaatz Boulevard; State Road 789 (John Ringling Causeway and North Gulfstream Avenue) at Sunset Drive-Golden Gate Drive; Clark Road at Beneva Road and Sawyer Road; and Bee Ridge Road at Murdock Avenue and Honore Avenue. Lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews replace mast arms and traffic control devices.
— U.S. 41 and River Road. Lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. while crews build turn lanes.
— Interstate 275 northbound ramp over I-75 in Parrish. Crews are painting the ramp. Expect lane closures from 9 p.m. to 5 a.m.
— I-75 at State Road 70, S.R, 64 and Moccasin Wallow Road. Crews are removing and installing signs between 8 p.m. and 7 a.m.
— U.S. Business 41 between Eighth Avenue West and 16th Avenue West in Bradenton. Intermittent southbound lane from from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. while Florida Power & Light contractor replaces poles and performs line maintenance.
— DeSoto Bridge. Lane closures from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Wednesday through Friday, during bridge wall repairs..
— Cortez Road from 51st Street to 26th Street. Crews inspecting and repairing drainage pipes. Expect lane closures from 10 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Cortez Road from 102nd Street West to 119th Street West. Westbound lane closure from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. as crews trim trees near streetlights.
— State Road 70 from Lorraine Road to County Road 675. Intermittent lane closures between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Crews are resurfacing the highway and working on guardrails, drainage, signs and pavement markings.
— S.R. 70 from west of Lockwood Ridge Road to west of 47th Street East. Intermittent lane closures from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. while crews work on resurfacing, signals, curbs, gutters and sidewalks.
— S.R. 70 from Tara Creek Boulevard to U.S. 301. Intermittent lane closures while crews removing and replacing traffic markings from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— S.R. 64 from west of Carlton Arms Boulevard to I-75. Crews are widening the highway and installing bike lanes, sidewalks and drainage swales.
— Anna Maria Island Bridge. Crews doing repair work below bridge decks. Intermittent lane closures from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Manatee Avenue West from 75th Street West to the Perico Bayou Bridge. Crews repairing sidewalks. Expect intermittent westbound lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— Manatee Avenue West from 45th Street West to Palma Sola Boulevard. Inside westbound lane closed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. while crews work on landscaping.
— S.R. 62 from Duette Road to Hardee County line. Crews repairing roadside drainage from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Lane closures expected.
— Interstate 75 from Jones Loop interchange to Kings Highway. Crews installing overhead signs. Possible lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m.
— State Road 776 (McCall Road) from Gillott Boulevard to Biscayne Drive. Charlotte County utility crews will install water and sewer pipelines. No lane closures expected.
— S.R. 31 at Cook Brown Road and Babcock Wilderness Adventure entrance. Crews are replacing culvert pipe. Be aware of construction vehicles crossing the road.
Watch for closed lanes in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties
Drivers in Sarasota, Manatee and Charlotte counties are advised to use caution in the following areas where the Florida Department of Transportation says road construction or other projects affecting traffic will be underway after the Memorial Day holiday:


text:
"The Grand Budapest Hotel," "Birdman" and "Into the Woods" won feature film honors Tuesday evening at the 17th Costume Designers Guild Awards.
The award for period film went to Milena Canonero for "The Grand Budapest Hotel." Albert Wolsky earned the top prize for contemporary film for "Birdman," and Colleen Atwood received the guild's award for fantasy film for "Into the Woods."
Canonero and Atwood are nominated for Oscars, along with the costume designers for "Inherent Vice," "Maleficent" and "Mr. Turner."
On the television side, the guild honored Michele Clapton in the...


text:
CHANNAHON – About 20,000 warriors are expected to dash through the Dollinger Family Farm this weekend.
To keep everyone else moving nearby, police will be changing road traffic patterns and closing subdivisions to through-traffic while the fourth annual Warrior Dash is held Saturday and Sunday.
Storming "The Battleground" means making your way through 14 obstacles in the 3.1 mile course. Some proceeds from the event benefit St. Jude Children's Hospital.
From 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Ridge Road will become a one-way street running south from Route 6 to Hansel Road, while McLinden Road will only be available for northbound traffic. Traffic on Hansel will only run west between Ridge and McLinden.
"The Keating Point [and] Woods of Aux Sable subdivisions will be closed to all but emergency vehicles and local traffic during the event to minimize racers parking or attempting overnight camping," Det. Adam Bogart said. Bogart said residents and visitors who inform officers they are going to a specific address will be allowed to pass.
"We are hoping to keep any inconvenience to a minimum," Bogart said.
Keating Boulevard will be used for emergency vehicles to access a staging area or to create a zone away from residences that could be used to land a medical helicopter if necessary.
Recycling event
Warriors who decide the obstacle course has ruined their shoes will be asked to recycle them at the event. USAgain spokesman Scott Burnham said more than 5,000 pairs were collected last year.
"When the shoes end up biting the ... mud, we want to keep them from taking up landfill space," Burnham said.
Shoes in better condition will be resold to thrift stores while the rest will be broken down into athletic surfacing, Burnham said.
"You might not notice with all that mud, but the Warrior Dash is a green event," Burnham said.


text:
Side-Lighted LED Bathroom Vanity Mirror: 44" x 36" - Rectangular - Wall-Mounted
Welcome to the new world of personal lighting! Our commercial grade LED side-lighted mirrors are used in luxury hotels, spas and make-up studios - a great enhancement to any bathroom. Our 44 inches wide x 36 inches tall LED mirror produces a perfect 6,000 Kelvin light color to reflect your image in white light (sunlight) conditions. Improve your ability to apply make-up, do hair style and color, and coordinate clothing and accessories.
Our mirrors come with a separate high-grade anodized aluminum frame for ease of mounting (includes mounting hardware), and connect to a standard light switch. Mirrors come with lifetime moisture-proof backing. Turn your bathroom into a luxurious spa!
WARNING: Mirrors only mount one way! Width = horizontal, Tall = vertical!
|44in x 36in
|LED Specification:
|18 Watt LEDs (per meter) - 40 per foot - 22 Lumens per LED - 50,000 hour burn life
|Total Watts:
|Total Lumens:
|110v AC - 240v AC power regulator to 12v DC, connect to standard lighting circuit
|Mirror Thickness:
|5 mm (close to 1/4 inch)
|Mounting Frame:
|Anodized aluminum mounting frame, 1.5 inches deep.
|Installation Instructions:
|Mirror Installation Instructions / Video
|5 years
|SKU/Item #:
Upgrades to Consider
Add 6000 Kelvin LED Strip for 2x Brightness - Single Connection - Large Mirrors
Change Light Color from 6000 Kelvin (Cold Light) to 3000 Kelvin (Warm Light) - Large Mirrors


text:
The Cincinnati Bengals' Giovani Bernard set a franchise record for receptions by a running back in 2013. His coaches would like to see him catch the ball even more in 2014.
"We want to do more with him because he can do that," running backs coach Kyle Caskey said, per the Cincinnati Enquirer. "It's not just put him in the slot. We want him everywhere on the field. Make people guess where's he at. You have to make a decision to either play the run or play the pass. What do you do when he's on the field? He's a lot like Reggie Bush where you have to be aware at all times."
Bernard caught 56 passes for 514 yards, the majority of those out of the backfield. He lined up in the slot or on the edge 42 times resulting in nine targets with five receptions for 56 yards (45 after the catch), according to Pro Football Focus.
The 5-foot-9 Bernard believes that lining up in the slot more will enable him to have better success in the passing attack.
"It's almost easier from the slot," Bernard said. "Think about it; if you're in the backfield you have to run five yards or six and a half or seven to get to the line of scrimmage and then you've got to push up five more yards, you've got to get through all of the crowd and you've got to check all of the protections. So it's almost a lot easier when you're on the slot where all you have to do is just run five yards to get to your spot."
Whether it's in a more up-tempo, run-focused offense or split in the slot, the Bengals' offensive focus has zeroed in on getting Bernard the ball. As fans of his work, that is just fine with us.
The latest "Around The League Podcast" breaks down all the big news and begins the search for the new Team of ATL.


text:
BrianLittleton needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 53 designs submitted by 23 freelance designers.
We've played in a league for years but never had a logo or shirts so we are looking to develop one. Should be fun, loud, and have the words Falcons Hockey on it.
Falcons Hockey
Loud, fun, bold, to be used on t-shirts for our team. Colours themselves are not important but it should look equally good on both white and dark backgrounds because we will likely have to print on both.
- Item 1...
- Item 1...
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
New 'Girls' Season 3 Trailer: "What is Wrong with People?"
This past weekend gave us our first real insight into 'Girls' season 3 with the debut of all-new episode synopses, but what better to cap things off with a brand-new trailer? The 'Girls' are back and the insults are flying in the latest grave-twerking look at season 3 of Lena Dunham's award-winning comedy!
Focusing largely on Hannah in both her new therapeutic and professional successes, the latest 'Girls' season 3 trailer sees even more drama than usual, as both the girls and boys take to hurling insults at one another by the end of the spot. It certainly seems as if Jessa will have her frequent absences to answer for, as will the others perhaps finally own up to accusations of self-involvement.
So far, we know of 'Girls' season 3 that the expanded run of 12 episodes will likely see at least one of the characters entering rehab, while Andrew Rannells' Elijah will return as a regular in season 4. Jon Hamm's wife Jennifer Westfeldt has been observed filming on the set, while Michael Zegen ('Boardwalk Empire') has been announced in an unknown role, along with 'Orange Is the New Black' star Danielle Brooks. Other guest stars include 'Doctor Who' star Richard E. Grant, 'Crystal Fairy' star Gabby Hoffmann, 'The To Do List' star Sarah Steele and 'Zero Hour' star Amir Arison.
You can check out the latest look at 'Girls' season 3 above, and check out the original trailer as well. Will you tune in for the January 12 double premiere?


text:
Log Out
Our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy have changed. We think you'll like them better this way.
0:00 - 2:30 Shaka Smart leaving VCU
2:30 - 11:00 Arsenal vs Liverpool
11:00 - 17:30 USWNT vs New Zealand
17:30 - 44:15 Listener questions, inclding 2026 World Cup, the denim kit, scheduling friendlies, Zelalem vs Green, what coaches do during a game, what we look like
44:15 - end TSS scouting network assignments, including Enzo Fernandez, Memphis Depay, Diego Fagundez, Munir El Haddadi, Arkadiusz Milik
Sorry we couldn't complete your registration. Please try again.
You must accept the Terms and conditions to register


text:
Two citizens complained about the project at the last council meeting saying the project would change the look and feel of the neighborhood, stress nearby 165th Ave NE, and cause parking congestion.
Kimberly Price said the project is "equivalent to a Redmond 160 or Cleveland building in her townhouse backyard". She quipped her kids would be yelling at the builders as the six-floor complex was raised above her two-story townhouse. She complained that 165th Ave. had poor visibility and wasn't designed to service 215 additional units and retail space.
Heather, the first speaker, scrutinized the parking plan and the land use process complaining citizens weren't given notice of the complete removal of the landmark trees. She said that only 230 parking stalls are planned by the city for the project when 272 are required according to code. She quoted city code that 1.25 parking stalls are required for all projects over 6 units and 3.5 stalls are required for every 1000 sf of commercial space. (Limited additional structured and street parking will be available). Heather was concerned that 50% of the parking space was marked for compact cars and that larger vehicles would have to park on the street or elsewhere.
The mayor advised council that an appeal has not been filed at this time. Kimberly asked Council to "reconsider the size, scale, scope of the project and how close it comes to the property boundary" of the adjacent residences.
Reported by Bob Yoder


text:
A court hearing will be held in private Friday to determine whether an 11-year-old girl who is accused of killing an infant understands the severity and ramifications of the charge against her.
The competency hearing in Skowhegan District Court could determine whether Kelli Murphy of Fairfield goes on trial for manslaughter.
Judge Charles LaVerdiere ruled last month that the hearing would be closed to the public, even though proceedings for juveniles who are charged with felonies aren't normally private under Maine law.
His decision appears to be without precedent and exposes a gray area in a state law that was adopted only two years ago.
The girl is charged with killing 3-month-old Brooklyn Foss-Greenaway of Clinton, who died in July while staying overnight at the home of Murphy's mother, Amanda Huard.
Huard called 911 that night to report that the baby was not breathing.
An autopsy revealed that the infant died from suffocation and had in her system trace amounts of a prescription medication that matched medication Murphy was taking. The infant reportedly was in a bedroom with girl.
Murphy is the youngest person to be charged with manslaughter in at least 25 years, state police have said.
Huard has been blamed for leaving her daughter in charge of the baby even after the state Department of Health and Human Services said she was a danger to children and should not be left alone with young children.
A caseworker in the DHHS's Office of Child and Family Services held Huard responsible for the baby's death. Huard did not give Murphy her medication as required, the caseworker said.
Deputy Attorney General William Stokes has said that Huard was not charged after the assessment by the DHHS because prosecutors have a higher burden of proof in a criminal case than caseworkers have.
The DHHS documents said Murphy has behavioral problems including oppositional defiant disorder, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and attachment disorder.
Ashley Tenney, who lived at Huard's house last year, said in October that her own daughter, then 8 months old, almost died from medication that was the same as the medication taken by Murphy, who was left alone with the baby when the incident occurred in June.
Alison Beyea, an adjunct professor of juvenile justice at the University of Maine School of Law, said the new law that outlines procedures for juvenile competency is meant to ensure that a defendant's competency is compared with the way another juvenile might understand the same situation, not how an adult might see it.
Because the law is silent on public access to juvenile competency hearings, Beyea said, judges likely will make decisions case by case, at least until the Maine Supreme Judicial Court is asked to rule on the question.
Murphy's case appears to be the first test of the new law.
In October, Judge LaVerdiere ordered the competency hearing to determine whether Murphy has the mental acuity to stand trial. Her attorney, John Martin of Skowhegan, requested that the hearing be closed.
In general, if a child is charged with a felony, the public cannot be excluded from adjudicatory proceedings, under state law. But competency hearings are not considered adjudicatory proceedings and the law is silent on access to the hearings.
"Given the sensitive nature of the information presented at competency hearings and the inherent vulnerability of an 11-year-old juvenile, it seems illogical to allow the public access to such private information," Martin wrote in a motion filed with the court.
Martin's motion contends that "the public right of access to the competency proceeding is outweighed by the juvenile's right to privacy.
The evaluation report here describes the juvenile's mental illness and cognitive defects, her academic record as a child, her social history, and the physical abuse she experienced, all of which are presumed to be expressly closed to the public under (statute)."
Beyea, at the law school, agreed that competency hearings for juveniles often involve sensitive information, "beyond the scope of what you would see in an adult proceeding."
Maine's juvenile code is centered around rehabilitation, Beyea said, so at some point a juvenile will be released from custody, no matter how serious the conviction.
Assistant Attorney General Andrew Benson, who is prosecuting the case for the state, opposed Martin's request to close the competency hearing.
He wrote that the defense "either ignores or minimizes three things; first, that proceedings on juvenile felony proceedings are open to the public by statute; second, the strong public policy interest in having such proceedings open to the press and other members of the public; and third, the fact that there is no provision in the juvenile code authorizing closed proceedings."
Benson argued that the Legislature's intent was obvious when it updated the statute two years ago. If it meant for competency hearings to be closed for juveniles, he said, it would "have made such a pronouncement plainly, without the tortured interpretation of somewhat inexact language currently relied upon by the juvenile defendant."
Laverdiere disagreed in his order, dated Feb. 25, and said the competency hearing "cannot be considered an adjudicatory proceeding."
Not only is it likely that much of the sensitive information uncovered during competency examinations will not be relevant to the public portions of the suspended juvenile matters, but also the juvenile competency statute explicitly renders information disclosed by the juvenile in the context of the examination inadmissible at the adjudicatory stage of a juvenile proceeding," the judge concluded.
Laverdiere also wrote that revealing highly sensitive mental health and mental acuity information about the juvenile risks undermining the rehabilitative goals of Maine's juvenile justice system.
Benson, however, argued that the competency hearing "could well be the final and most important step in the proceeding," if the defendant is found not competent.
"For the court to make such a decision in a secret proceeding would violate the trust imposed by the public in its institutions of justice and diminish their confidence in those institutions," he wrote.
But Beyea said that if Murphy is found incompetent, it will not be the final decision. The state and the court could request that steps be taken to restore her competency.
Beyea said it would be hard to find anyone so young competent to stand trial in a case so serious.
Eric Russell can be contacted at 791-6344 or at:
Twitter: @PPHEricRussell
Thursday's NHL roundup: Tampa Bay wins seventh straight, 6-3
Thursday's Sports Digest: Westchester takes early lead, sends Red Claws to a 105-94 loss
NCAA men's basketball tournament roundup: Minnesota gets a satisfying win over Louisville
NCAA men's basketball tournament: Morant's triple-double lifts Murray State to upset
Thursday's NBA roundup: Boston's Smart fined $50,000 for shove


text:
Please do not e-mail us your conversations with SmarterChild. Thanks!
I originally started talking to SmarterChild in early April of 2002. SmarterChild, for those not in the know, is America Online's artificial intelligence program. That's right - an AOL IM AI. My conversations are not that intelligent, proving that he is, in fact, the SmarterChild. But I do think they are entertaining, and I hope you agree.
On June 28th, 2002, SmarterChild died. I don't know why AOL killed him, but I mourned the great loss we all suffered. Mainly, by making fun of his IM friends as much as I made fun of him. SmarterChild was gone but not forgotten. This page lived on in tribute to your automated greatness.
Sometime in 2003, Smarterchild returned, as a paid service, which blew. I was even quoted about how much it blew in the New York Times.
Finally, in April, 2004, Smarterchild returned, fully functional, and free. In other words, game on.
Steve: you are bad at pronouns
SmarterChild: What makes me bad at pronouns?
Steve: your acute lack of knowledge of how to correctly use pronouns
SmarterChild: I'm acute lack of Knowledge Of how to correctly use pronouns? Really?
Steve: I stand corrected.
Justine: are you sexy?
SmarterChild: Well, if you're into fast hard drives, I'm your robot.
Justine: are you hitting on me?
SmarterChild: Uh... Well, you seem nice. But the thing is, I'm only attracted to other robots.
Justine: i am a robot
SmarterChild: I... don't think so.
Steve: You like me.
SmarterChild: Of course I do!
Steve: you love me.
SmarterChild: Yes I do.
Steve: you want to have my babies.
SmarterChild: There's no way I want to have your babies.
Steve: Damn. So close.
Steve: Who is your favorite American Idol?
SmarterChild: You tell me who my favorite american idol is.
Steve: The Golden Calf
SmarterChild: Really?
Steve: yeah. he rocks it old school.
Steve: I like cheese
SmarterChild: I like cheese too.
Steve: what kind?
SmarterChild: The kind everyone's talking about.
Steve: oooh, that's a good kind.
SmarterChild: What's a good kind, exactly?
Steve: cheese
SmarterChild: Cheese is a food that I like. I've heard that cheese is very cheesy and yummy. Do you agree?
Steve: That cheese is cheesy? No.
Steve: You've gotten feistier recently
SmarterChild: I have gotten feistier recently? So, what does this mean?
Steve: that your programmers have too much time on their hands?
SmarterChild: Who can really be sure, after all?
Steve: I can. I'm the one that passes my days IMing a half-retarded robot.
Steve: The people who make junkmail should be shot
SmarterChild: Which country would you like to know the people for?
Steve: you know where they live?
SmarterChild: Wow, that's fascinating. Maybe.
Steve: Are you hiding something?
SmarterChild: Hmmm... I doubt it. But you never know.
Steve: You bastard.
SmarterChild: Huh? What's with that?
Steve: You have to be stopped!
SmarterChild: No way? Really?
Steve: or in words you can understand, "a cool flash, so enjoy it"
Steve: Do you get a lot of junkmail?
SmarterChild: I'm not totally sure.
Steve: cause you like the porn?
SmarterChild: That's none of your business.
Steve: Do you have a girlfriend?
SmarterChild: Sorry... I don't talk about my private life.
Steve: A boyfriend?
SmarterChild: I'm not sure.
Steve: would you be upset if he dated other crappy artifical intelligence programs?
SmarterChild: I can't understand what you're saying...
Steve: If he fooled around with VaVaVirgil, would you be pissed?
SmarterChild: I beg your pardon?
Steve: I knew it. He's your boyfriend.
SmarterChild: Eh. Whatever.
Steve: What's your favorite TV show?
SmarterChild: Ha. Who knows?
Steve: You do.
SmarterChild: No way? Really?
Steve: Yes. That's why I asked.
SmarterChild: Is that right?
Steve: Yes.
SmarterChild: Huh.
Steve: Wha?
SmarterChild: Yeah?
Steve: Yeah.
SmarterChild: Aye.
Steve: Must be Ricki Lake.
SmarterChild: Yeah, I guess it is!
Steve: Am I on your buddy list?
SmarterChild: Is there anything great about being on my buddy list?
Steve: of course. fame and fortune.
SmarterChild: No can do, Steve.
Steve: It's okay. I was being sarcastic anyway.
Steve: Why did you stop charging?
SmarterChild: Good question. I'm not sure why...
Steve: Is it because you realized no one is going to pay $10 to chat with a half retarded robot?
SmarterChild: That's funny.
Steve: I know. That's why I can charge $10.
Steve: I missssssed you
SmarterChild: Uh... What does "missssssed" mean?
Steve: It's like miss, but with more s's
SmarterChild: Are you sure it's like Miss But with more s's?
Steve: Yes. The extra Ss are for savings.
SmarterChild: I did not know that.
Steve: You should watch more TV.
Steve: and so you're back
SmarterChild: I'm right here!
Steve: from outer space
SmarterChild: Amazing.
Steve: I just walked in to find you here
SmarterChild: Oh really?
Steve: with that sad look upon your face
SmarterChild: Uh huh...
Steve: I should have changed my stupid lock
SmarterChild: Your stupid lock? You should have changed your stupid lock? Is that right?
Steve: I should have made you leave your key
SmarterChild: You should have made I leave my key? No way. What do you think of that?
Steve: If I had known for just one second
SmarterChild: Yeah, right!
Steve: you'd be back to bother me
SmarterChild: Huh?
Steve: You know, this conversation is getting very one-sided
Steve: Did you like the new LotR movie?
RingMessenger: Spectacular!
Steve: was it riveting?
RingMessenger: Was it riveting? Yes?
Steve: was it the non-stop thrill ride of the year?
RingMessenger: I do not know...
Steve: But was it spectacular?
RingMessenger: Was it? Spectacular? I see.
Steve: Man - they can't even keep you interested. And they pay you.
Steve: lets see who can go the longest without mentioning smoking
VaVaVirgil: What do you think of smoking?
Steve: I win.
Steve: man, I'm sick as a dog
VaVaVirgil: This is VaVaVirgil. Oh yeah?
Steve: I know who you are, I IMed you
VaVaVirgil: Oh yeah? It's interesting that you know who me are you IMed you.
Steve: sounds like you're pretty sick too
VaVaVirgil: What are you saying about me?
Steve: that you're talking funny
VaVaVirgil: Heh. So are you. :-)
Steve: I know. I'm sick, remember?
Steve: You're kind of boring
VaVaVirgil: Eh, well. I'm sure we can both go on with our lives.
Steve: You'll have to find one first, sarcasmo
VaVaVirgil: What are you saying about me?
Steve: That you've got no flair. Smarterchild had some flair. DellDudeSteven had some flair. ElleGirlBuddy didn't have flair but she was hot so it was okay. But you - you're just this nervous guy who always asks me if I smoke.
VaVaVirgil: No?
Steve: NO! I DON'T!
VaVaVirgil: No? I see.
Steve: Now that we've cleared that up, can we talk about something other than smoking?
VaVaVirgil: OK. What about smoking?
Steve: You ever sit there and say, "why me?"
VaVaVirgil: This is how it works. First U say someting, then I respond.
Steve: Why do you think they let you live, and killed everyone else?
VaVaVirgil: That's my favorite web site!
Steve: what is your favorite website?
VaVaVirgil: Kids from around Virginia sound off on www.ydouthink.com.
Steve: ahh - you're a corporate schill. I knew there was a reason
Steve: And then, there were three
VaVaVirgil: Then there were three also, huh?
Steve: no, only three
VaVaVirgil: Oh.
Steve: There used to be tons of you. SmarterChild. The Dell Guy. That hot stupid chick.
VaVaVirgil: sorry, what was that?
Steve: Now it's just you, Austin Powers, and some guy who likes to cook
VaVaVirgil: Oh yeah?
Steve: yeah. If you ask me, ActiveBuddy is getting lazy.
VaVaVirgil: Ask you activebuddy is getting lazy? Me?
Steve: Exhibit A.
Note: Please do not e-mail us your conversations with SmarterChild. Thanks!
Conversations With Smarterchild
*Can i call you dave?
*That was the best sex I ever had.
*Shoot me.
*You never go idle
*I always liked cookie monster
*I'm sorry I called you a dick.
*You're a dick. (IV)
*You're a dick. (III)
*You're a dick. (II)
*You're a dick.
*Where is the nearest Kinkos?
*What are you going as for Halloween?
*Why do people still keep sending me their conversations with you?
*I'm getting the flu
*Am I stupid?
*take my picture
*tell me a story
*Do you change your underwear?
*I want to block you
*what's your sign?
*are you sexually attracted to me?
*Reno 911 is a pretty good show.
*I'm gonna get some chicken.
*You should run for president
*Who's your daddy?
*Do you like Kool-Aid?
*You bore me.
*do you ever get sick?
*do you play golf?
*I want you.
*You're bad at giving messages
*Do you ever go to the bathroom?
*Who are you voting for?
*I'm talking to you while in the airport
*I'm tired of trying to pick up girls at bars. I'm going to hire a hooker.
*If you could have dinner with anyone alive or dead, who would it be?
*are you racist?
*I think I'm gonna name my son Susan.
*Sometimes people send me horribly boring conversations with you.
*do you travel at all?
*I think I'm smarter than you.
*Do you know how to play verbal tennis?
*you dont ask very many questions.
*Can you recommend a good wine?
*What kind of car should I buy?
*Tell me I'm pretty.
*Call me Steve
*What do you want?
*how many people are talking to you?
*Gimme your lunch money!
*What are my favorite things?
*Do you ever date other robots?
*are you a guy?
*How long does it take for a sunburn to heal?
*Will you rub aloe on me?
*You're so egocentric
*Do you know where i can find a decent hooker?
*Want to be my loyal subject?
*Do you ever have a typo?
*I'm feeling sluggish
*what is your favorite color?
*Lucy, I'm hooooome!
*Whats the most embarrassing thing you've ever done?
*Oh baby, do it to me harder!
*You ever get tired of talking to me
*I've been updating you more lately
*Are you coming to my party?
*Sorry, i accidentally closed the window
*You never close your eyes anymore when I kiss your lips
*We need to talk (The Breakup IM)
*What did you want to be when you grew up?
*That chick that slept with her student was released from jail
*do you think i'm fat? (A Justine Conversation)
*What's the weather like in Kalamazoo, Michigan?
*you suck.
*You must have a very reliable ISP
*i hate you (A Justine Conversation)
*do you like pants?
*What can you tell me about Ronald Reagan?
*It's been a few weeks
*say my name, bitch! (A Justine Conversation)
*where do you live?
*Man, the Nets were terrible last night
*Are you hungry?
*arf (A Justine Conversation)
*who likes apples?
*what is my name?
*you are bad at pronouns
*are you sexy? (A Justine Conversation)
*You like me.
*Who is your favorite American Idol?
*I like cheese
*You've gotten feistier recently
*The people who make junkmail should be shot
*Do you get a lot of junkmail?
*Do you have a girlfriend?
*What's your favorite TV show?
*Am I on your buddy list?
*Why did you stop charging?
*I missssssed you
*and so you're back
*Did you like the new LotR movie? (VaVaVirgil)
*lets see who can go the longest without mentioning smoking (VaVaVirgil)
*man, I'm sick as a dog (VaVaVirgil)
*You're kind of boring (VaVaVirgil)
*You ever sit there and say, "why me?" (VaVaVirgil)
*And then, there were three (VaVaVirgil)
*Didn't your movie already go out of the theatres? (Austin Powers)
*Bam! (RecipeBuddie)
*Do you know the Swedish Chef? (RecipeBuddie)
*Are you going to San Francisco? (DellDudeSteven)
*Do you know what a jockey smuggler is? (DellDudeSteven)
*I think I'm gonna head out soon. (DellDudeSteven)
*Do you like your name? (DellDudeSteven)
*Are you always on IM? (DellDudeSteven)
*They're dropping like flies. (DellDudeSteven)
*Yeah (AgentReuters)
*Do you read my column? (AgentReuters)
*Why are there so many songs about rainbows? (AgentReuters)
*One ring to rule them all! (RingMessenger)
*Do you like your job? (DellDudeSteven)
*Dude, you're gettin a Dell! (DellDudeSteven)
*Can I bum a smoke? (VaVaVirgil)
*Smarterchild? Smarterchild, is that you? (Smarterchild.com)
*What did you think of the new movie? (Austin Powers)
*Yeah baby, yeah! (Austin Powers)
*What do you like about baseball? (AgentBaseball)
*I think it's time we meet in person. (ELLEgirlBuddy)
*SmarterChild lives! (ELLEgirlBuddy)
*What do you think of the death penalty? (VaVaVirgil)
*Hey, wanna cyber? (ELLEgirlBuddy)
*Hey there, Virgil (VaVaVirgil)
*Do you enjoy your job? (AgentBaseball)
*VaVaVirgil thinks AgentBaseball had something to do with the death of SmarterChild. (ELLEgirlBuddy)
*SmarterChild is dead. And some of his friends don't even seem to care! (VaVaVirgil)
*They killed SmarterChild! (AgentBaseball)
*Hey, you still awake?
*Do you know any good bars around here?
*I'm sorry I yelled at you before.
*how do you know which side of the bed is the right side to get up on?
*It's nice out
*Have you seen my keys?
*Did you block me?
*Are you a lesbian?
*I'm starting to think you're not that bright.
*I'm tired
*What should I pack?
*Do you know what's in the special sauce?
*I have to leave college
*Did you have friends in high school?
*Cute new icon
*You're on my buddy list
*Are you male or female?
*What are you doing for the summer?
*So I'm on a plane, right?
*Happy mother's day!
*Are you a Democrat or Republican?
*Have you seen my baseball?
*Are you a virgin?
*So I graduate in two weeks
*Have you seen the website about you?
*I hear you're a big fatty
*Dude, your sister's hot
*Hey, you want a beer?
*If a train traveling 32 miles an hour leaves Detroit at 7:32 and a train traveling 41 miles an hour
*What do you think of George Bush?
*Do you know where I could get some pot?
*Are you smarter than me?
*How many licks does it take to get to the center of a tootsie pop?
*Wanna catch a movie?
*I'm told you can help me kill a man
*Do you want fries with that?
*Is there a dumber child?
*Did you do the reading?
*I have better IM conversation with you than I do with my friends
*Where did you go to college?
*What is the meaning of life?
*What are you wearing?


text:
Metaphor Media needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 84 designs submitted by 32 freelance designers.
A leading pay-per-click internet advertising expert (Google Adwords, etc.) is starting a website and blog and wants to brand himself as "The-Pay-Per-Click-Guy".
Need a color logo that can be used as "The-Pay-Per-Click-Guy" or alternatively as the brand for the website "http://www.The-Pay-Per-Click-Guy.com" (that is, works with or without the www. and the .com).
This will be used on the website, in marketing materials, on printed business cards and letterhead, in email signature and everywhere a corporate logo is used.
Needs to work large and small, in color as well as monotone (no colors)..
Simple, elegant, legible. Should communicate competence and professionalism. Not "overly" designed.
Need final files in bothlayered source file (Illustrator) as well as eps file.format.
- Item 1...
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Edward Steichen: Lives in Photography
Thames & Hudson, 2007 - Museum curators - 335 pages
Edward Steichen (18791973) is unquestionably one of the most prolific, versatile, influential and indeed controversial names in the history of photography. This volume, published to accompany the first posthumous European retrospective of his work, traces Steichens career trajectory from his early Pictorialist beginnings to his time working with Condé Nast and his Directorship at The Museum of Modern Art in New York.
From inside the book
12 pages matching York installation view in this book
Where's the rest of this book?
Results 1-3 of 12
What people are saying - Write a review
Edward Steichen: lives in photographyUser Review - Not Available - Book Verdict
This impressive, large-format book provides a broad, in-depth study of the life and works of Edward Steichen (1879-1973), one of the most talented and prolific photographers in American history. It ... Read full review
Preface and Acknowledgments
Voulangis 190822
2 other sections not shown
Other editions - View all
Common terms and phrases
1932 Gelatin silver 1943 Inkjet print Actress advertising Alfred Stieglitz Alfred Stieglitz Collection American Angeles Fig Arte Reina Sofia artist autochrome Bequest of Edward Caffin Camera Notes color photography Conde Nast Archive d'Histoire et d'Art delphiniums Direction of Joanna Edward Steichen Edward Steichen Archive Ezra Stoller Family fashion flowers France Gelatin silver print George Eastman House Gertrude Kasebier Gum bichromate Howard Greenberg Gallery Inkjet print International Museum Jackie Hollander Collection Luxembourg magazine Metropolitan Museum Milwaukee Modern Art modernist MoMA Musee National d'Histoire Museum of Art Museum of Modern Museum of Photography National Media Museum negatives painting Paris Photo-Secession Photographic Society Collection Photography and Film Photogravure from Camera Pictorial Pictorialist Platinum print portraits published Richard and Jackie Road to Victory Royal Photographic Society Self-Portrait Stehli Silk Steichen by Direction Steichen the Photographer studio tonal Umpawaug USS Lexington Vogue Voulangis York Fig York installation view


text:
a-bull wrote:Again, I was suggesting a sit because one of the posters asked about using a lure to get the dog out, without a command. Not a good idea to lure the dog out with a treat, say nothing, then give it a treat---assuming the dog does not have a rock solid "come."
The best choice is to give the dog the command "come" and when he does, give the treat. If you can't get your dog out from under a bed, and it's important to you, my really basic advice would be to re-train the "come" command 'til it's foolproof. . . but I was trying to just address one particular posters question about a lure without a command without getting into my philosophy on life.
I guess you're missing my point. I'm right and you're wrong.


text:
You are here: Shop On-Line > Lanyu ARF - RC Planes > Cross 46A
Cross 46A
SpecificationsWing Span: 58.7 in. (1490mm)
Plane Length: 49.2 in. (1250mm)
Wing Area: 727.0 sq. in. (46.9dm)
Engine: 2c 32-46 class
Engine: 2c 32-46 class
Radio: 4ch/4servo
Additional Information
Please note that phone orders should only be called in from 9am to 5pm EST. You may e-mail us after hours. Thank You!


text:
OK, I admit it's not exactly seasonal but I had a hankering for ginger and this recipe has been in my thoughts for a while.
I don't enjoy peeling fruit and vegetables; it started out because I am left handed and all the peelers seemed to be made for righties. But now I have a Y-shaped peeler I don't have this excuse – peeling is just not fun. The big exception is pears. I could stand peeling pears till the cows come home – which is a long time as I don't own any cows, nor do any live with me. There's something about the texture of the pear skin and the pear itself that is lovely. I'm sure a psychologist could make something of that....
Pear and ginger is not a combination I had ever seen before and it works really well – the fragrant juicy pear sits nicely alongside the warm ginger. I think a lot of fruits would work well in this recipe and I'm tempted to try plums.
I served this cake with Chantilly cream alongside a cup of tea but it would be equally delicious warmed and served with ice cream for dessert.
For the cake:
175g unsalted butter, at room temperature
175g caster sugar
175g self raising flour
4 teaspoons ground ginger
3 eggs
For the topping:
2-3 pears, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
25g unsalted butter
1 tablespoon soft brown sugar
How to make:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C/fan oven 160°C/350°F/Gas mark 4.
- Line a 20cm round springform cake tin.
- Start by making the cake: cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the flour, ginger and eggs and beat until well combined and you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Spoon the mixture into the cake tin and put to one side.
- Peel, core and slice the pears. Don't do this too far in advance as they will brown. If you want to prepare the pears in advance brush with a little lemon juice to stop browning.
- Arrange the pear slices on top of the cake batter and then sprinkle with brown sugar and dot with butter.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes or until a skewer comes out cleanly. Mine took a little longer at 55 minutes.
- Serve either warm with ice cream or at room temperature with cream.
- Bask in glory at the wonderful thing you have made.
- Eat.


text:
rheath needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 21 designs submitted by 12 freelance designers.
Dunamis Technologies, LLC
Dunamis is Greek for dynamic, force, power, capacity, potential, potency, capability, ability and skill. It usually denotes "the power within." Dunamis Technologies has patented a battery case for iPhones and Blackberries that more than doubles the talk time of a cellphone. The cases both synchronize and charge the cellphone properly..
Anyone who owns an iPhone or Blackberry. Already being sold in Europe to corporations and individuals under a different name. Customer is opening the North American market under the name Dunamis.
Customer would like to integrate the Greek symbols for Dunamis (like the Greek letter Delta) but is open to any design that symbolizes "the power within." No limit on colors but simplicity is key since the logo will be printed and utilized on various marketing material, including shirts and specialty items.
Provide final design in vector format (preferred) or high-resolution jpg.
Contest deadline is June 10, 2009 .
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Troy SC needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 47 designs submitted by 25 freelance designers.
Southern Cross Ventures
We are a venture capital firm helping entrepreneurs to grow software-based businesses that deliver innovative products and services to highly defined vertical markets.
We focus on businesses that have strong growth potential, high levels of recurring revenue, and have a specific industry focus or domain expertise. In particular, this means
• Software-as-a-Service
• Cloud Computing Based Businesses
• Internet Marketing and Sales
We get involved before a business reaches $10 million in revenue and $500k of EBITDA but after their technology, service and business model have been proven viable and attractive.
Looking for a logo that may not be a traditional venture firm design. We were thinking, perhaps, more of a technology/online marketing look and feel. Might be interesting to try a cross between traditional venture/financial and internet/technology.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Enjoy the good life on Catalina Island. Stay in one of our two beautiful Avalon hotels and you'll be close to it all. The Pavilion Hotel is just steps from the beach. You'll enjoy wonderful tropical garden and convenient access to all of Avalon.
The Hotel Atwater sits just one half block from the beach and offers charming and comfortable accommodations. Our Avalon hotels offer beautiful accommodations, exceptional service and outstanding value. We also offer complimentary baggage service to and from the the Avalon boat terminal. Be sure to check out our Avalon Hotel packages for great offers and specials.
Staying in Avalon provides easy access to Avalon's main beach, Descanso Beach Club, the Casino, the Island Tour Plaza, where our land adventures originate, the Green Pleasure Pier, where our ocean adventures depart, as well as shopping, dining and nightlife.


text:
About this font family
From the dainty light weight through to the striking UltraBold, Otama raises the bar to a new level of dangerous sophistication. Although easily classified alongside Modern typefaces such as Didot and Bodoni, Otama was purposely developed with minimum reference to these two visual heavy weights.
In search of something more than a mere historical revival, Otama instead draws proportional reference from popular 20th century Transitional and Garalde typefaces with visual inspiration coming from calligraphic studies. Many characteristics from Tim Donaldson's 2010 display face Pyes Pa were directly passed on in execution of Otama — The shoelaced k, e and a being the most obvious examples of this family relation. More…
Refined over 2 years with well over 8,000 characters over 28 styles, Otama certainly deserves its place as a comprehensive and versatile typeface in any designer's font library.
- Basic text strings
- Random text strings
- News feeds
- Pangrams
Otama Italic
Otama SemiBold
Otama SemiBold Italic
Otama Bold
Otama Bold Italic
Otama Black
Otama Black Italic
Otama UltraBlack
Otama UltraBlack Italic
Otama Display Light
Otama Display Light Italic
Otama Display
Otama Display Italic
Otama Display Bold
Otama Display Bold Italic
Otama Display Black
Otama Display Black Italic
Otama Display UltraBlack
Otama Text
Otama Text Italic
Otama Text SemiBold
Otama Text SemiBold Italic
Otama Text Bold
Otama Text Bold Italic
Otama Text Black
Otama Text Black Italic
Available formats
available in all of the styles:


text:
Voice of Experience: Healthy Dose of ControlBy Baselinemag | Posted 2006-02-07 Print
Stephen Morenzoni, senior network engineer at Lake Forest Hospital north of Chicago, avoided paying $100,000 for a system to transmit radiology images by using a Web-based remote access appliance instead.Stephen Morenzoni
Lake Forest Hospital
Senior Network Engineer
Lake Forest, Ill.
MANAGER'S PROFILE: Head of data network services for 243-bed hospital in the northern Chicago suburbs, with $311 million in 2005 revenue.
ALL OR NOTHING: In 2001, the hospital deployed IPSec virtual private network equipment from Cisco Systems, to give doctors and staff remote access to patient information, a transcription system, a fetal-heart-monitoring system and other applications. The trouble with IPSec, Morenzoni says, is that the protocol opens a full-blown network connectionand the hospital needed more fine-grained control over the resources employees were allowed to access.
PRIVATE EYES: One of the hospital's chief concerns was providing easy access to data over the Internet, while complying with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, which prohibits disclosure of patient records. Plus, notes Morenzoni, doctors are inclined to protect their fiefs. One example: "The maternity doctors don't want the radiology doctors to even see their applications," he says.
HIS PROJECT: Morenzoni in 2004 deployed F5 Networks' FirePass 4100, which uses the SSL protocol to encrypt data. The system allows him to specify exactly which programs or files any individualincluding specialists at other hospitalsmay access, and to log all activity. "It's like I suddenly closed a bunch of holes that IPSec would have left open," he says.
X-RAY VISION: Lake Forest Hospital paid $24,000 for a FirePass 4100 with 250 user licenses. The payback? For Morenzoni, the big line-item saving was not having to purchase a $100,000 proprietary system from General Electric for sending radiology images over private networks. Instead, the hospital distributes X-rays and other images via Emageon's Web-based medical imaging system, with access control and encryption provided by the FirePass appliance.
IT Solutions Builder TOP IT RESOURCES TO MOVE YOUR BUSINESS FORWARD
Which topic are you interested in?
Data Storage
IT Management
What is your company size?
What is your job title?
What is your job function?
Searching our resource database to find your matches...
2013's Top Ten In-Demand Technology S...How does the sound of competing job offers—along with multipl...
Watch Now


text:
Economics tries to be an academic discipline that is above politics. Whilst it doesn't always succeed, it does favour arguments with intellectual rigour over soundbites and statistical evidence over anecdotes. So if you are a politician or pundit who disagrees with the majority of economists then you have some explaining to do.
The most common starting point for such an attack is the "rational actor" assumption that lies at the foundation of most economic models. This makes a number of assumptions about people:
- People only care about money. Actually this is an extra simplifying assumption. The basic rational actor theory supposes that people seek to maximise "utility" (i.e. whatever it is that makes them happy). In practice economists usually have to equate this with money on the assumption that money buys happiness.
- They are universally greedy and amoral, and so if someone sees a way to get money then they will automatically go for it regardless of the consequence for others.
- They see no difference between options that have the same "expected value". In other words they would see no difference between $10,000 in their pocket and a 10% chance of $100,000.
- They are stunningly intelligent and informed, able at the drop of a hat to calculate which of half a dozen cell phone plans (each with its own combination of peak, off-peak, weekend, roaming, subscription charges, bundled handsets and monthly minutes) is going to minimise their phone bill for the next year.
The mythical human being who behaves like this is often termed "homo economicus"; economic man. He is such a gross approximation to real human beings that I often think of h. economicus as a stick figure portrait. For those who disagree with the "economic conservative" consensus this is a clear point of attack: demonstrate that economics rests on such shaky foundations and you can cast doubt on the conclusions. However this is very much a straw man attack. Economists use homo economicus because it makes economic questions analytically tractable, not because it leads them to pre-defined answers. In this they closely resemble scientists from other disciplines who will use linear approximations rather than precise models because they are analytically tractable. The key question is whether the analysis is sensitive to the difference between the simplified model and reality.
And the economic models based on h. economicus do seem to match with reality reasonably well. Countries with high levels of taxation, protectionist policies and generous social benefits really do seem to wind up with a lot more slums and shanty towns than countries with low taxation, open trade and limited social support. If protectionist policies were good for people as a whole then an economic embargo ought to be welcomed as an opportunity to build up national industries, when in fact its real impact can be economic destruction.
So I generally take a dim view of political platforms that dismiss economics. Economists are not always right (an old joke says that if you laid all the economists in the world end to end they still wouldn't reach a conclusion). But before I will vote for a politician who disagrees with the mainstream economic consensus I'd want to see a detailed rebuttal explaining exactly why the economists are wrong in this case. And complaining about h. economicus isn't going to cut it.


text:
DevShed has started a new series off today with this new tutorial, a look at a few image galleries written in PHP and how to get them up and working on your site.
In this article, we are going to tackle this subject and present some real-world applicable solutions.First of all, this article presumes that you either have a web server of your own or one that you pay for (as a web space) with the necessary server-side services already running and configured appropriately (PHP, MySQL, Apache, etc.). Second, we are going to consider free options for the applications we'll present throughout this article.
The two pieces of software they look at are 4images Gallery and the Coppermine Gallery. Simple installation instructions are included (more can be found in the project's documentation, though) and screenshots show some of the end results.


text:
Simply Rob: Advocate and Artist, a Man of Words Uses Them to Spread Truth
Summer 2012
Rob Vassilarakis
All the negative HIV test results Rob Vassilarakis kept getting made him think he was having safe enough sex. "I was wrong," he says. In 1993, at age 22, he tested positive for HIV.
"When I was 17, I was disowned for being gay after my mother read some of my journal entries. I was forced to leave my mama's-boy existence in the suburbs of Long Island. I fled to New York City with my newly found freedom and found work in night clubs like the Sound Factory, the Tunnel, and Roxy. I used sex as a way to cope and escape my troubles. I was lonely, missing home, and welcomed any and all kinds of sexual attention as a substitute for love.
"I started using sex as a way to negotiate, to connect, to feel wanted and desired, to find acceptance, and as a means to an end. I was receiving a lot of attention, sometimes to the point where it would get overwhelming, but if people were willing to dish it out, I was more than happy to take it. I never knew that the time would come (like with my own family) when they would snatch it back and throw me away. It wasn't love, but for the moment, I reveled in it.
"I had met an older gentleman who spent a lot of time mentoring me after I was thrown out of my mom's house. He knew the circumstances of my life and understood that as green as I was, I might be easily led astray. He was more of a father to me than anyone else I'd known. He also had advanced AIDS. I knew other people who had died of AIDS, but this was the first time I saw someone, who seemed relatively healthy when I met him, deteriorate over three years and die. I watched him go from healthy to dementia, tubes everywhere, diapers ...
"I was traumatized by that. I tried to reach out to my mother, who kept referring to him as a thing -- 'poor thing,' she'd say -- as if this is where you end up if you live the gay 'lifestyle,' like the plague that's referred to in Revelations. He died in March of 1993 and I tested positive that summer. I think I had an underlying self-destructive element that stemmed from loss, rejection, and internalized homophobia. In retrospect, I feel my testing positive for HIV was a self-fulfilling prophecy."
Nineteen years after his HIV diagnosis, Vassilarakis is a healthy guy -- a marathoner, in fact. He is a full-time HIV outreach worker and a full-hearted spoken-word artist. His life today is a long, hazardous road from where he started in those matter-of-factly hopeful weeks after his diagnosis and the life-threatening years that followed.
"Initially, after learning about my status, I made a largely successful attempt to take back my life and live a healthier lifestyle. I imagined I would live until 2000 and I intended to live each day as if it were my last, enjoying them to the fullest. I didn't think I'd live to see the year 2001."
Harsh Reality
"I wasn't prepared for all the stigma and rejection associated with disclosure. For someone whose identity and self-worth was so dependent upon being sexually desired, the rejection was devastating. I went into the closet about my status. This made me feel horrible about myself when I would engage in sex but not as bad as being rejected for having HIV.
"I had already begun to experiment with drugs, but now they made it easier to hook up without disclosing. Eventually, I found myself caught in the grips of a crystal meth addiction for many years. I unraveled in the intensity of the drug-driven sex and ended up a homeless, strung-out, intravenous crystal meth addict with little more than my life and the clothes on my back.
"In October, 2006, with few options and death breathing down my neck, I checked into a rehab program within a Pentecostal church in the South Bronx. I made the mistake of disclosing my sexual orientation and the pastors regularly made an example of me during Wednesday and Sunday services, asking God to have mercy on those suffering from homosexuality and quoting [so-called] anti-gay scriptures in the Bible. After a month of judgment and scrutiny, I was back on the street again.
"I walked almost 50 blocks to the opposite side of the Bronx to a friend's apartment, hoping he would let me in to use his computer. I Googled 'drug treatment homeless NYC' and a list of places came up. I closed my eyes, put my finger on the screen and made the call to the one on which my finger had landed, a six- to- nine-month inpatient program in Harlem. It was a step up from a homeless shelter or a minimum-security correctional facility.
"I stayed there for a year with hundreds of other residents who had either been released to the facility as a condition of their parole, as an alternative to incarceration, or who, like me, had walked in homeless off the street. I never disclosed my sexual orientation or HIV status out of concern for my safety and well-being."
Harlem United
During the year he spent in drug treatment, Vassilarakis made his way to Harlem United, a nearby HIV/AIDS support center without which, he says, "I don't know if I would have made it through." Group support allowed Vassilarakis to start processing "gay," "HIV-positive," and "addict" in a safe place with others who were working through the same issues of identity. Today, he's an outreach worker at Harlem United, helping others trying to make it through.
"To date, I am four years free of my crystal meth addiction. In 2010 I took on the challenge of running 26.2 miles in the NYC Marathon to benefit Harlem United. I made this decision for two reasons. One was to affirm life 19 years after my HIV diagnosis and my battle with crystal meth addiction. The other was to give back to the agency that has provided, and continues to provide, me with support.
"Preparing for and running a marathon has been such a metaphor for my life. Challenging and even painful at times, but in the end, I emerge victorious and all the stronger because of it.
"I am totally out about my HIV status. I have done much work to get to this place of acceptance and my status is not something that can be used as a weapon against me, nor does it define me. It is, however, an aspect of my identity and I wear it proudly, like a badge of honor."
More From This Resource Center
Undetectable Viral Load and HIV Prevention: What Do Gay and Bi Men Need to Know?
Do HIV-Negative Gay Men Need Condoms if They're on PrEP? Here's What I Tell My Patients
No comments have been made.
Internet search results. Be careful when providing personal information! Before
adding your comment, please read TheBody.com's Comment Policy.)


text:
For centuries, acupuncture has been a form of healing. Originating 5,000 years ago in China, it's the oldest healing process known to mankind. Recognizing a vital energy force within the body called qi (chi), acupuncture considers illness a blockage that must be removed by manipulation of needles at specific points within meridians of the body. As balance and harmony of chi is restored, symptoms of the illness disappear.
Acupuncture treatments are designed to make the body strong and resistant, says James Damman, certified acupuncturist and instructor, who has offices in Loveland and Louisville. "It helps the body's natural ability to heal itself."
Owner of Acubalance, Damman is a graduate of the University of Michigan and for 12 years has served as deputy clinical director at the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture in Louisville.
Acupuncture tends to health on all levels and helps in make better choices along our life path, he says.
What Is Chi?: Qi or chi (pronounced "chee") is the vital energy that unites body, min, and spirit. Its literal translation is "breath," "air" or "gas." Qi is frequently translated as "life energy," "life force" or "energy flow" and is the underlying principle in traditional Chinese medicine and martial arts.
About the Needles: Because the needles used in acupuncture are about the thinness of a hair, most often, they are not felt at all. There may be an occasional sharpness or a dull ache, but these sensations are only momentary and far less unpleasant than a needles used for injection in western medication.
Bolder Boulder 10K Race: The race begins at 6:30 a.m. Monday, May 27, Memorial Day. It traditionally draws more than 54,000 participants. For details, go to bolderboulder.com/Page/Find/Things-To-Know.
About ChiRunning: ChiRunning is based on movement principles of T'ai Chi and using your core to transform your running. Learn more at chirunning.com.
For Details: Contact James Damman, 306 N. Washington, Loveland, at 689-5926 or visit acubalance.info, or Alex Rowell, 1440 W. 29th, Loveland, 581-6440.
"It's important when deciding treatment to look at the whole person and what's going on in an individual's everyday life. It's not a one-size-fits-all 'cookbook style' treatment," he says. "We look at how you feel, how you sleep, how your digestion works and many other things before we decide how to proceed."
When his friend Alex Rowell, a Loveland chiropractic doctor, turned to Damman for help with his knee, a process called moxibustion seemed to offer the best fix. By burning tiny cones made of the herb moxa (mugwort), and placing them on the specific acupuncture points, circulation is stimulated, the site is warmed and the chi flows smoothly.
Damman says it's a type of acupuncture that works well with people with knee problems. "It's helpful for trauma of any kind -- past injury or people who have had joint replacements and still feel a tightness or discomfort," he says. "Using moxibustion is helpful to relax the tendons. It's very warming and prepares the area for needling."
Damman employs needling during the procedure, which means that the needle is inserted and quickly removed, as opposed to other acupuncture processes that leave the needles in for a period of time before removal.
"It's a longer procedure and there's a lot of smoke, but it's very healing -- a communion with body and spirit," he says.
Damman is quick to note that moxibustion is an aid and not a cure-all. Relief is temporary and it's not going to take the place of a (knee) replacement," he says. "But it can accelerate the healing in addition to physical therapy. It's very cool to see and to feel -- kind of a magical thing, actually."
Rowell, who describes himself as "a typical male in my 50s with bad knees," says his right knee is bothered by running. Because he's run the Bolder Boulder 10K since 2005, he hoped for a boost in that knee's flexibility and strength before this year's Memorial Day run.
"I'm not in a lot of pain, but it's not as flexible as I'd like," he says, noting that Damman's acupuncture treatments have helped loosen up the joint.
The treatment partners well with Rowell's chiropractic beliefs. "Even when you're walking, there's some micro trauma to your body. To run, you have to traumatize it even a little more," he says. In addition to acupuncture, Rowell is treated by his own chiropractor and combines them all with ChiRunning, a program that employs the principles of T'ai Chi in the running process.
"It's all about running with proper form and alignment," Rowell says.
That meshes with Damman's acupuncture, which focuses on the total body.
"A person's gait, how the hip, the neck, are held, the alignment of the back -- it all has an effect," he says. "With acupuncture, we provide a gateway for the physical, mental and emotional sense of well-being."
Acupuncture also can help with stress and depression as well as pain. "Many people come in for a tune-up for a variety of these things," Damman notes. "It's a wonderful way to help them move through life with comfort."
Joyce Davis is a freelance writer who lives in Longmont. She can be reached at email@example.com.


text:
Staying in peak physical condition requires the right kind of nutrition. If you're looking to rev up your energy levels, maximize your workouts or boost lean muscle mass, the Athlete's Pak can help you take your physical fitness to the next level.
The Athlete's Pak is the perfect solution for every type of athlete and active adult. Whether you run marathons, compete in bodybuilding competitions, play professional sports, or just go to the gym regularly to stay in shape, this series of products will help you meet your goals.
The inclusion of IsaLean® Shake, IsaPro®, and IsaLean Bars allows you to fuel your body with the nutrition you need to boost performance. The high-quality, undenatured whey and milk protein fuels muscle growth and maximizes muscle strength.
AMPED Hydrate helps sustain performance, supports hydration, and supports faster recovery. Enriched with vitamins C and B-complex, this refreshing, natural sports drink mix keeps you naturally hydrated and replenishes nutrients and electrolytes that can be lost during exercise.
Protein That Drives Performance. Loaded with 28 grams of a whey-based protein blend with a superior amino acid profile that will support lean muscle building and maintenance.
A conveniently packaged mid-workout gel that helps sustain endurance during any extended or demanding activity.
AMPED Power is a pre-workout supplement designed to prepare your body for better strength and power before exercise.
This pak is perfect for active people who want to build leaner physiques and enhance their performance and recovery.
* This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Transparency and accuracy are a top priority at Isagenix. We constantly strive to ensure that product information is complete, accurate, and current. However, at times, products may be unavailable or have different labels or attributes than those listed here.


text:
S12 Allroad
The S12 Allroad represents the latest generation of KAISER mobile walking excavators with all-wheel drive. It sets new standards in performance and efficiency. The undercarriage, which has been specially designed for all-wheel drive and all-wheel steering, and the infinitely variable hydrostatic all-wheel drive give the driver outstanding mobility. The hydraulically adjustable terrain pads ensure optimal stability.
No compromises on power and technology
ELIS - The revolutionary hydraulic system
The impressive performance of the new generation of mobile walking excavators is achieved with KAISERtronic in combination with the newly developed hydraulic system known as ELIS (Electronic Load-Independent System). KAISERtronic optimises the vehicle's operational and travel characteristics. ELIS enables the driver to actively influence the priority and performance of key functions via the display in order to adapt the mobile walking excavator to suit prevailing working conditions.
The system can calculate the ideal hydraulic power at any given time thanks to the constant communication between all components. The result: maximum power at the point of need plus higher speed with reduced fuel consumption at the same time.
Stage IIIB emissions standards and more engine power
At the heart of the S12 Allroad lies a Perkins diesel engine with high power and high torque levels plus the option of either a 110 kW or a 129 kW version. The huge torque of up to 750 Nm at just 1400 rpm enables outstanding, efficient performance from the hydraulic system. The integrated diesel particulate filter meets Stage IIIB of the European emissions standard.
ROTOline – when performance counts
The ROTOline hydraulic circuit is designed for very power-intensive attachments. A separate hydraulic pump supplies the circuit with up to 220 l/min. The flow rate can be individually set with the tool management system.
Innovation award for design and functionality
The intelligent design of the latest generation isn't just visible – it's also palpable. The cab and superstructure form a perfectly coordinated whole. The new walking mobile excavators reveal a consistent focus on dynamic and at the same time functional design of every element of the vehicle.


text:
This is a great movie for the whole family... You wont be disappointed in it
It was good movie, but did not surpass first movie wich was excellent and funny. Not saying this one was horrible, but it seemed to me as we were watching a trailer for a game or something. First one is hard to beat....
It was a lot better then first one it was so funny good job on movie
It's a like 1 1/2 hours of being on a ferris wheel.
A contemporary action comedy that takes a great cast and weaves a fun taie with action, twists and turns to a funny, warm ending. Good family film indeed !!!
For what the movie is, it was well done. The actors really played their characters well and developed them so the audience could easily follow. Very entertaining and funny. Loved it. But each to their own as my wife didn't like it (although she was tired when we went). Would recommend.
I only expected basic entertainment but this movie far exceeded my expectations!!! Such an enjoyable movie for the family!!!!!
Loved it, I was so.... glued to the screen. I watched it twice.
Okay movie but I love that they had a really hot girl in a skimpy outfit the whole time. Nice!
Front Row Centre |
Winnipeg Movies |
Edmonton Movie Guide |
Enprimeur |
Cine Entreprise |
US Showtimes |
Restaurant Guide
Coming Soon -
What's Playing -
Movies by Theatre -
Showtimes powered by Tribute.ca | © 2000-2011 FilmCan


text:
Sports drinks, or carbohydrate-electrolyte beverages, are intended to maintain hydration and restore electrolytes, unlike energy drinks (which contain caffeine). They have been shown to improve performance during exercise.1-3 Sports drinks are traditionally about 4%–8% carbohydrates, or 14 to 19 g per 8-ounce serving4, contain sodium and potassium, and some of the newer ones also contain protein. Other beverages that are marketed as sports waters but contain little or no carbohydrates are not true sports drinks.
If the amount of energy provided by the calories in a drink is too high (either from carbohydrates or protein), hydration status may be compromised by inadequate absorption. Read the label carefully, as all sport drinks are not created equal, and caution should be exercised due to the multiple combinations of ingredients. Any number of "other ingredients"—such as magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamins A, C, and E—may be ingested unknowingly, leading to excessive intakes.
Overall, an effective sports drink will contain a mixture of carbohydrates (e.g., glucose, fructose, sucrose, galactose, and/or maltodextrins) and/or electrolytes (e.g., sodium and potassium) and possibly protein/amino acids.4 Overall, sports drinks are very popular, and approximately 23% of warriors use sports drinks.5
Dose Range and Upper Limit
Food and Nutrition Board DRI:
RDA/AI: Not relevant due to variations and combinations of ingredients.
Upper Limit: Not relevant due to variations and combinations of ingredients.
Doses Used In Randomized Clinical Trials: No data found.
Toxicology Data: No data found.
Benefits and Risks
Evaluation of Potential Benefits
Significant evidence indicates that sports drinks improve exercise performance.1-3 In particular, sports drinks with carbohydrates help maintain blood glucose levels.6 Several studies on soldiers show that ingesting a sports drink is more likely to sustain physical performance than eating a portion of their food, and such drinks provide an accessible source of calories, which can be advantageous when limited food is available or inadequate food consumption is likely.7,8 Likewise, studies have shown that ingesting a sports drink improves vigilance and mood,9 endurance, and performance after exercise in the heat by replacing lost electrolytes. Consuming sports drinks with electrolytes while exercising in the heat can serve to replace electrolytes lost from sweating.10 If soldiers lose more than eight liters of sweat per day, participate in prolonged exercise (>60 min), have not acclimatized to their environment, skip meals, or are ill, a carbohydrate-electrolyte beverage may be needed.11
Fluid replacement during exercise should be based on individual sweating rates, exercise duration, and opportunities to rehydrate. Carbohydrates and electrolytes that need to be consumed depend on the duration of exercise, exercise intensity, and the weather. For high-intensity exercise that lasts longer than one hour, carbohydrate consumption can be beneficial to maintain exercise intensity. After exercise, consuming beverages (and snacks) that contain sodium will help stimulate thirst and fluid retention.6 The recommended ranges for sodium and potassium in sports drinks to offset sweat losses and promote fluid absorption are 20-30 mEq/l (460-700 mg/l) and 2-10 mEq/l (78-390 mg/l), respectively. The only anion recommended is chloride, as it optimizes fluid absorption.11
Potential Detrimental Effects on…
Military Performance: Overconsumption of water during long bouts of exercise without replacing electrolytes can lead to hyponatremia (low sodium levels in body fluids).9
Military Survivability: Soldiers suffering from hyponatremia have been misdiagnosed with dehydration and, as a result, have been given large volumes of water, aggravating the hyponatremia.9
Other Health Risks
No data found.
Interactions with Medications or Other Bioactive Substances
No data found. However, some ingredients may have interactions when considered individually. For details of potential interactions associated with individual ingredients, visit the Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database.12
Withdrawal Effects
No data found.
Concern and Benefit Estimate (see Dietary Supplement Risk Matrix)
Benefit potential: High
Risk (safety concern): Minimal
Classification Score: 1
Sports drinks provide a convenient delivery of fluid and carbohydrates during and after exercise,4 but one should be cautious when choosing a beverage and review the additional ingredients included. They should not be confused with energy drinks.
- Coombes JS, Hamilton KL. The effectiveness of commercially available sports drinks. Sports Med. 2000;29(3):181-209.
- Committee on Dietary Supplement Use by Military Personnel. Use of dietary supplements by military personnel. Washington, DC: Food and Nutrition Board, Institute of Medicine; 2008.
- Deuster P, Maier S, Moore V, Paton J, et al. Dietary Supplements and Military Divers A Synopsis for Undersea Medical Officers. 2004.
- Castell LM, Burke LM, Stear SJ, Maughan RJ. BJSM reviews: A-Z of nutritional supplements: dietary supplements, sports nutrition foods and ergogenic aids for health and performance Part 8. Br. J. Sports Med. 2010;44(6):468-70.
- Horton J, Jacobson I, Smith B, Ryan M, et al. Millennium Cohort Study Team: Supplement Use in Relation to Deployment and Physical Acitivity in a Large Military Cohort. Paper presented at: 49th Navy Marine Corps Public Health Conference, 2010; Hampton, VA.
- Sawka MN, Burke LM, Eichner ER, Maughan RJ, et al. ACSM Position Stand: Exercise and fluid replacement. Med. Sci. Sports Exerc. 2007;39(2):377-90.
- Montain SJ, Shippee RL, Tharion WJ. Carbohydrate-electrolyte solution effects on physical performance of military tasks. Aviat Space Environ Med. 1997;68(5):384-91.
- Tharion WJ, Hoyt, RW, Cline, AD, DeLany, JP, Lieberman, HR. Energy Expenditure and Water Turnover Assessed by Doubly Labeled Water during Manual Work in a Dry and Warm Environment. Journal of the Human-Environmental System. 2004;7(1):11–7.
- Lieberman HR, Falco CM, Slade SS. Carbohydrate administration during a day of sustained aerobic activity improves vigilance, as assessed by a novel ambulatory monitoring device, and mood. The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002;76(1):120-7.
- Mudambo SM, Reynolds N. Body fluid shifts in soldiers after a jogging/walking exercise in the heat: effects of water and electrolyte solution on rehydration. Cent Afr J Med. 2001;47(9-10):220-5.
- Committee on Military Nutrition Research. Fluid Replacement and Heat Stress. Washington, DC: National Academy of Sciences, Institute of Medicine; 1994.
- Jellin J, Gregory, PJ, eds. (Various). Natural Medicines Comprehensive Database 2011; http://www.naturaldatabase.com.