text:
Arctic SURVIVALand safety COURSE (september)
Learn the basics of outdoor, survival and bushcraft
If you want to learn and experience more about survival, outdoor and bushcraft in challenging surroundings then we suggest you join one of our Arctic Survival Courses. During your stay you can choose out of 10 workshops to learn the subjects that you are interested in. We will take you to different areas including mountains, valleys, forests and sea.. We will build basecamps in different areas around our base in northern Norway. So, absolute awesome scenery with fjords, jagged mountains and dense forests. Your learning curve will probably steep. These courses are both interesting for beginners and more experienced men and women. You can learn a lot, but there is also time for fun and to relax. We organise these courses every month and in all seasons. Costs are 1175 Euro (9 days).
Develop your skills in a variety of terrain and conditions in Arctic Norway. 10 workshops to choose from in awesome surroundings.
Facts, dates, costs and general information
Here are the facts of this course. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or if you want to discuss your plans. Check also our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for answers on general questions.
Dates and booking information
2 September 2019 - 10 September 2019 (9 days)
Name: ARCTIC SURVIVAL AND SAFETY COURSE SEPTEMBER
Booking code: dutch09B
This arctic survival and safety course is also organised in other months. Snow conditions are the best in the period November to April. Northern lights are visible in the period September to April. The period of the midnight sun is from the end of May until the end of July. The polar night is from the beginning of December until the beginning of January.
The costs of joining this course is 1175 Euro.
Flights and transfers are not included. Daily expenses like food, drinks, diesel, rental of mountain cabins are shared among the participants and the staff. See FAQ for more details. The costs of cabins is around 30 EURO per person per night.
LOCATION and how to get there
This arctic survival and safety course starts and ends in a small fishing village named Helnessund in the municipality of Steigen (Nordland) in the north of Norway. Here is our base located. There is a good ferry connection from Bodø. This fast ferry (hurtigbat in Norwegian) takes you in approximately 1 hour from Bodø to Helnessund. Daily departures in the afternoon at 18:00. It is a 20-minute walk from the airport to the harbour in the city centre where the ferry departs. At the end of the trip, this ferry will also take you back to Bodo (daily departures, most of them in the early morning).
The nearest airport is Bodø. You can take a domestic flight from Oslo for instance. Another option is to enjoy a 17 hours train ride from Oslo. We advise an overnight stay in Trondheim and break the trip into two parts. So, you can travel both parts in the daytime and enjoy the scenery. Check vy.no for more information about traveling by train. The so-called minipris ticket can be an economical way to travel (only online available and you have to buy it well in advance).
We recommend that you arrive 1 day before the start of this course in Bodo and take some time to acclimatize and get rid of travel and work stress. We can give you suggestions for hostels or hotels in Bodo if you like.
This course is suitable for people on beginner, intermediate and advanced level of outdoor experience. We always check if you match with other people that have booked. If you like to learn more about the level of the course and what skills you need, take a look here....
We build basecamp (tents) at different locations in Steigen. Durng this course we stay in (mountain) cabins, expedition tents, tipi tents (in winter with a wood stove) or self-built shelters or snow holes (november - april).
This camp has availability on this moment.
Number of participants: Max 8
Minimum age is 18 years.
This course is organized in areas that are off-the-beaten-track.
No problem if for example hiking, kayaking and staying in the outdoors is new for you. We will teach you what we know.
gear and how to prepare
This course is organized north of the Arctic Circle. So, you need warm clothing, good shoes and outdoor gear like sleeping bags and more. You receive a detailed packing list after you made your booking. This packing list tells you about the things you need to have and also gives you a lot of practical information. In case you do not have all the gear or if you do not want to invest, you can rent gear from us, like backpacks, kayak suits, sleeping mattresses, snowshoes and more.
The rough sketch for this survival and safety Course
This Arctic survival and safety course is organized in a remote and very scenic area in northern Norway named Steigen. You will be surrounded by awesome fjords, wild forests, remote beaches and steep mountains. Here you will experience what living in a wild and harsh environment is in the Arctic. The goal of this survival and safety course is to provide skills and experience to be safe, warm and happy in a wild environment. We take you to a variety of terrains and areas where we going to hike and build basecamps to give you new experiences. So, one day you will be in wet marshlands, the next on a mountain and the day after for instance on a coastal island with no facilities at all. During your stay with us, we organize workshops on several subjects like how to build shelters, medics, and navigation. At the end of this 9 days adventure, you will be on your own with a teammate in the Arctic wilderness and you can practice your skills and gain more experience. Optional: During the course you can also choose to be alone for an overnight stay or for a longer time in a wilderness area or an island. We discuss this option after your arrival.
Here we give you an overview of the workshops that you can choose from. Most of them are short and organized outside. You can practice as much as you like. A lot of things are just learning by doing.
In this workshop, we like to tell you about: finding the right spot to pitch your tent and make a base camp in different wild surroundings. We also like to show you how you can use tarps to make a shelter or to protect you from the elements. To keep your camping area clean and healthy is another important thing we will discuss So, you learn how to make a toilet in the wilderness. Also more, in general, we like to teach you how to evaluate terrain and detect posibilities and dangers. How to prepare for bad weather, like storm, heavy rain, snow or cold temperatures. Of course we share thoughts about mportant things like to stay warm, dry and happy.
In this workshop, we explain you the things we know about fires that keep you warm or that you can use to prepare food. We tell you about ways to start a fire, get the best wood, how to chop wood, keeping your gear sharp, how to dry wood and more. Also, safety related subjects will be on the menu like working with axes, knives and other tools. We like to take you to the world behind a good fire,... You want it small and hot, and probably without too much smoke (not so healthy...). What are the secrets? We are still learning, but we did a lot of research and practice. We are very interested in the techniques the Sami people used in their fire making. There is a whole new world to discover and if you like it we can take you there. But we also like to talk about basic things that you should have in your backpack to light a fire, even in situations when it rains cats and dogs....
Knowing where you are is an important thing in the wild. In this workshop, we teach you how to explore an unknown area and making your own maps. Also, we take you into the details of understanding topographic and nautical (sea) maps. You will also work with compasses, GPS and we show you which apps on your smartphone can help you with navigation.
In this workshop, we teach you some ways to make an emergency shelter out of materials you find in nature. If the snow conditions are good high up in the mountains we will be building snow holes. There will be a lot of practicing and after the work is done you are invited to stay overnight in your shelter.
In this workshop, we like to tell you more about subjects like eatable plants, berries, mushrooms and other things you find in nature. We will also visit coastal areas to hunt for shells and seaweed for instance. You can also learn how to make nutritious bread, high energy bars and vegetarian burgers. Of course, we learn you how to fish on sea including cleaning, filleting and how to prepare. If we are in a good spot to do some ice fishing we will certainly give it a try.
To gain experience and top up your outdoor skills it is important that you learn to be comfortable and safe in a variety of terrains. So, we take you up to some summits, cross rivers, hike through marshlands, walk through forests with no trails, descend waterfalls and (if you like) some Arctic swimming. In this workshop, you will learn how to prepare those trips. So, we will talk about gear, weather forecasts, using maps and what to take with you depending on the terrain that you will encounter.
We think everybody needs to know a basic set of skills to work with ropes and know some knots. In this works shop we practise some essential techniques.
In this workshop we like to tell you about: basic wilderness procedures when someone is sick or injured, first aid, what to pack and how to get an injured person back to civilisation. We also introduce you to working with VHF radios.
There are important things to discuss. This is our most serious workshop with deep talks and thoughts. Stress, fear, danger, peer pressure, attitude, coping with issues, injury..... We like to share our knowledge, theories and experiences.
Evaluate your skills
In the end, you can evaluate your skills and experiences when we drop you (and your buddy) at night time at a (for you) unknown spot. Your mission is to hike back to the camp safely, including an overnight stay in Arctic conditions in the wild. This experience is voluntary, which is another word for <when you feel that you are ready for it>.
Background information about the wilderness of Steigen
Here some facts and details about nature, the climate and wild life in the area.
nature of steigen
So, here is some information about the area that we explore during this course. Steigen is 1000 km2 big and has a variety of landscapes and terrain.
The coastline
The coastline is characterized by dramatic jagged mountains that reach sea level. The coastline has many sandy beaches and very typical are the birch and pine forests that almost meet the sea. There are many islands and islets close to the shore, but also further away. The water is crystal clear and is full of life. It is a great playground for kayaking or (if you dare) some Arctic snorkeling with a drysuit. Some of the archipelagos are nature reserves or bird sanctuaries. There is also a lot of history and remains of older times. There are interesting fjords to explore and just a hike up a hill and get a view over the wide Vestfjord with the Lofoten islands in the background is a treat for your eyes and camera.
The mountains of Steigen
The mountains are steep, but there are trails that also can be done in wintertime (we take crampons or snowshoes with us). The views are magnificent and there are cozy cabins in the mountains and also in the lower areas that we can use for staying overnight. Most of the mountain lakes freeze in the winter time and offer possibilities for ice fishing.
The valleys and forests
The valleys in Steigen offer great opportunities for hikes on sea level, snowshoeing or cross-country skiing. If the temperatures are above zero the valleys can be quite wet and swampy with many small streams to cross. So hiking is quite adventurous out here. There are a lot of waterfalls and some of them will be frozen in the winter. Encounters with foxes, moose and reindeer are quite common. Pine and birch forests are inviting for a hike and we like to stay overnight in tents or (heated) tipi in wild surroundings.
Glaciers, nature reserves, and national parks
In the south of Steigen, we find the Helldalsisen glacier and this area is part of the Sjunkhatten national park. There are no roads here and the area can only be visited by boat.
Historical sites
Steigen has quite some interesting things to see of the iron age, the times of the Vikings and more recently fortifications from WWII.
September offers a good chance to observe the northern lights. We need a clear sky (no clouds) and enough sun activity. Important is that you are active and check regulary (it comes and goes and sometimes it is there only several minutes).
facts abgout the WEATHER AND CLIMATE here
The temperature in this period is probably between 5 and 15 degrees Celsius. The warm Gulfstream provides a mild climate at the coast but weather patterns can change fast.
Weather changes quickly in the Arctic, so we have to be prepared for all kinds of weather. Because our plans are depending on weather conditions we make daily plans for our activities. So you need a flexible mindset and expect that the plans we make can change due to weather or road conditions.
Water temperatures are around 12 degrees Celsius.
We do not expect snow at sea level. We might have some snow high in the mountains. There are no snowshoes or crampons needed in September.
wildlife in the area
There are not many people living in this area (2500 in 1000 km2) and there is a lot of wild nature. So, this makes it a perfect place for encounters with wildlife. Remember it is not a ZOO and we have to be lucky, silent and determined.
There is a huge amount of the giant sea-eagles living in Steigen and they can be spotted in the mountains and also near the coastline. We will certainly spot these amazing birds.
Moose and (wild) reindeer can be spotted in the forest, valleys and sometimes close to the beaches. While driving we have to be careful, because they can cross the roads.
Well, there is more to see for example foxes, hare, lynx, grouse, and seabirds.
Near the coast and on the islands we might see seals, otter and sometimes small whales or dolphins. When we are out on the sea with our small expedition vessel we even might see killer whales, but we have to be very lucky for that. that.
You can follow our Dutchexplorers page on Facebook and be on top of our news feed.


text:
When you move in the real world, you usually head over to the post office and fill out a change of address form. But when you change your email address, things get surprisingly complicated. Here's how to make the transition without screwing everything up.
Photos by Jeremy Keith.
Pick an Email You'll Actually Keep This Time
First things first, let's make sure you migrate your email address to one you'll actually use. We've covered how to really future-proof your email address before and we've also talked about what people think about you and your email address. What's best for you really depends on what you need from your email.
In an ideal world, your best bet is your own domain and email address with your name. Something like [email protected] has a lot more staying power than [email protected] This way, you won't deal with an email provider so you don't have to worry about ever changing your email address again. If that sounds scary, don't worry, any of these domain registrars are worthwhile, and the process isn't nearly as complicated as it sounds. Plus, if you're a fan of Google, you can get Google Apps (like Gmail) on your own domain pretty easily. The bonus is that if Google Apps ever gets outdated (or you just want to stop using them), you can simply deactivate your account and move elsewhere.
If you don't want to spend the money on a domain, we'd recommend going with one of the big providers, like Gmail or Outlook.com (we've compared the two before and both are great in their own right). Basically, you want to avoid the email address you get from your school, the email address your ISP gives you, or your company email address. Work and school emails are fine, but they won't last forever, and you need something that you can always come back to.
As for your actual email address, make it as easy to remember and as "grown-up" as possible. That means avoid cringe-worthy names like "[email protected]" or "[email protected]" if you can. Instead, stick to your name whenever possible. If that's not available, add something to your name that won't be embarrassing or give anything too personal away. Which is to say, avoid adding your birth year, your political affiliation or your favourite sports team.
Migrate Your Old Inbox to Your New One
In a lot of cases you can migrate your old emails and contacts to your new email address pretty easily. We can't cover how to do this with every single webmail and domain provider out there, but here's how you'd migrate to a new account with Gmail and Outlook. It should be pretty similar with other services.
Migrate Your Email to Gmail
Once you set up your new Gmail account you can import email and contacts into that account pretty easily with Google's Mail Fetcher:
- Sign into your Gmail account and click the gear icon, then select "Settings"
- Open the "Accounts" tab
- In the "Check mail from other accounts" section, select the "Add a POP3 mail account you own" option
- Enter your old email address and select "Next Step" and then enter your password
- Select the options you want (label incoming messaging, archiving old messages, etc)
- Click "Add Account"
Now, all your old email will get imported into your new account. You'll also get any new emails that come through so you don't need to worry about email forwarding. Mail Fetcher can be a little slow, so if you need to get those emails quickly, we'd recommend setting up a forwarding system on your old email account as well (see the next section for how to do that).
Migrate Your Email to Outlook
Moving everything in your old email over to Outlook is pretty simple, but how you do it depends on where you're switching from. Since a lot of people might switch from Gmail, here's how to get away from Google:
- Sign into your Outlook account
- Head here and select the options you want. Click "OK" to open up your Gmail account page
- Sign into Gmail. This starts the migration process
If you're not on Gmail, you'll need to do things a little differently. It's also a good idea to create a personal backup of your email so you can import those emails in case something goes wrong. This way, you'll always have access to your old emails regardless of what platform you choose. If you're not on Outlook or Gmail, a service like Yippie Move will handle the move for you, but it costs $US15 an email (which can get steep quickly!).
Keep Your Old Email Alive and Set Up Email Forwarding
Next, it's time to set up a system so that anything sent to your old email account gets forwarded to your new one. You'll need to do this on your old email account (if you switched to Gmail, you already set this up in the last step with the Mail Fetcher). This is different for each email provider, but here's how to set up email forwarding from Gmail and Outlook.
Set Up Email Forwarding from Your Old Gmail Account
If you switch from Gmail to another service, you want to forward those emails to a new account. Here's how to do it:
- Open Gmail and click the gear icon
- Select Settings
- Select the "Forwarding and POP/IMAP" tab
- Click on "Add a forwarding address"
- Enter your new email address
- You'll get a verification email at your new email address, click that verification link
Now, when someone emails you at your old Gmail address, you'll receive that email at your new email address. If you only want to receive select emails here, you can set up filter-specific email forwards so you don't bring along any junk or spam to your new email.
Set Up Email Forwarding from Your Old Outlook Account
Email forwarding is incredibly easy to set up in Outlook:
- Click the gear icon and select "More Email Settings"
- Select "Email Forwarding"
- Check the box "Forward your mail to another email account" and enter your new email address
Now, any email sent to your old Outlook address will go to your new one. Most other mail clients should have similar processes to Gmail and Outlook.
Update Your Email Address On All Your Accounts
One of the biggest pains with a new email address is that you have to update your information in all your online accounts. This means you need to log in and change your email address everywhere on the web from Facebook to your bank. Let's be honest, it's tough to remember where you have accounts.
You have a few different ways to go about this, but if you use a password manager like LastPass this process is pretty easy because password managers provide you with a list of all the sites where you have accounts. With LastPass, just log into your account, head to your LastPass vault, and look at all the web sites where you have accounts. Take an afternoon and log into each of these and update your email address. Don't forget to update your info in LastPass while you're at it.
If you don't use a password manager, it's a little harder to find all your accounts. The easiest way to do this is to search through your old email for phrases like "confirm your email", "unsubscribe", "your new account" or "welcome to". This should provide you with a pretty accurate list of websites you have accounts at, email newsletters you've subscribed to, and just about everything else.
Tell Your Friends and Family
Finally, it's time to break it to your friends and family that it's time for them to update their address books with your new email address. To do this, send out an email from your new address.
Depending on how many people you need to contact and what your relationship is with them, you might want to send out a few different sets of emails: one for your family, one for friends and one for business associates. Send the emails from your new email address and BCC everyone else on your list so you don't accidentally share a bunch of email addresses with people. You can say whatever you want here, but keep it short and to the point: "Hi everyone, this is my new email address, please update your address books and contact me here from now on. Thanks!"
After you've weathered the storm of getting your email forwarded, updated everyone about your new address, and everything seems to be working pretty smoothly, it's time to throw an auto-responder on your old email address and let it die gracefully. Just head into your old email account, create an auto-responder (also known as an out-of-office responder), and create a message that tells recipients about your new address.
That's basically it. In some cases, you might need to follow up on your change of address email to make sure your initial note didn't end up in someone's spam or junk folder but you should otherwise be well on your way to ditching that old email address and moving on to something you'll actually want to keep.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
This text is part of Parks' Historical Signs Project and can be found posted within the park.
James J. Byrne was born April 8, 1863 on Water Street in Brooklyn to Irish immigrant parents. He was raised near the Brooklyn Navy Yard in an area known as Irishtown. He completed St. James parochial school with an eighth grade diploma, and worked in the machinist trade. He joined the Building Department as a clerk in 1898.
Down to Earth Markets host the Park Slope Farmer's Market every Sunday from January 5 to March 3 from 10:00...
Directions to J.J. Byrne Playground
- Colonial Themed Celebration Officially Opens J.J. Byrne Playground
- Parks Breaks Ground On Third Phase Of Renovations In Washington Park
- 2010 Best of Parks Awards: Tornado Response


text:
The Gwyn Hall is located in the heart of Neath Town Centre and has been an integral part of Neath's history since it was built in 1887. Re-opened in March 2012 after an extensive refurbishment, the Gwyn Hall is one of the most versatile contemporary arts and entertainment centres in the area.
Open seven days a week, the venue boasts a 384-seat theatre which offers an excellent and varied programme including music to suit all tastes, theatre, children's shows, aerial theatre and dance. It is also in regular use as a first release cinema showing the latest films on its main screen as well as the hugely popular National Theatre Live and Bolshoi Ballet screenings
The Pod offers a designated cinema screen seating 73 in luxurious and intimate surroundings.
A licensed café bar in the attractive glass atrium provides a welcome place to meet and relax.
The Gwyn Hall is proud of its family friendly and accessible facilities on every floor. Disabled seating is available on request in the main theatre and cinema pod.
If you have any enquiries regarding the venue or programme please don't hesitate to contact us via firstname.lastname@example.com and a member of the team will get back to you
The Gwyn Hall is also available for private hire for theatre shows, special events and conferences. Contact email@example.com or 0300 365 6677 for further information.


text:
Hair ColourHairdressing AccessoriesPerming & Straightening
- Courses
- Nails
- Barbering
- New In
- Offers
- Clearance
- Vegan
REM Emperor Barber Chair - Galaxy
Product code: 904307H
£1,056.00 ex VAT (£1267.20 inc VAT)
The Emperor Barbers Chair is a top-of-the-range classic Barbers Chair. A hydraulic chair with a reclining back, adjustable headrest, adjustable back and leg/footrest.
Shipped direct from supplier
Delivery surcharge applies
Product information
REM's iconic barber's chair; the Emperor Classic is an elegant design that incorporates a host of high-end features. This beautiful chair will fulfil the aesthetic, functional and comfort needs of any modern day barbers salon.
Standard Equipment
- Hydraulic lift on circular chrome base
- Adjustable headrest
- Fully reclining
- Reversible footrest
- Towel rail and strop hook
- Sturdy rubber ringed base
Main Construction & Finish
- Chrome steel outer frame and footrest
- Wood seat boards with foam interior
- All colours from the REM range of fabrics available as an option
- Width 66cm
- Height to Seat Base 63-76cm
- Full Height 115cm
- Depth 115cm
Comes with a 3 year REM warranty
Please note: This item is either built to order or custom built and as such is subject to additional conditions of return, please see our returns policy for full details.
- Kerbside delivery only
Finance this item
Finance this item from £24.75 +VAT per month (example based on 5 year term, minimum £1,000 spend, subject to acceptance*). Get an instant quote now.
Submit your review
Please fill in the fields below to review this product. All fields are mandatory and reviews are subject to approval before publishing.


text:
You don't need to waste time looking for the answers. After a quarter of a century, we've figured them out and put them into the world's largest collection of English language resources for law.
Over the past 20 years, our staff of lawyer-linguists, the largest in the world, has created a wide range of unique Legal English products. We provide more bar associations, law firms, universities and language schools with online courses, course books, language testing and other Legal English resources than any other provider of Legal English in the world.


text:
I dunno, Buzzer's tan vest and blue jeans manage to hold up, so long as the torso's not recycled for Leatherneck and Dial-Tone.
But yeah, Torch and Ripper, ugh. It's why "Leopard Print Ripper" is still pegwarming around here. (on the other hand, turning Torch's S&M vest into a brown vest helps just a teensy bit little)
Edited by Detour, 03 August 2011 - 08:36 PM.


text:
Rangers acquire LHP Edwar Cabrera on waiver claim from Colorado
Cabrera goes from Rockies to Rangers' 60-day disabled list
Arlington, Texas - The Texas Rangers announced today that the club has claimed left-handed pitcher Edwar Cabrera on waivers from the Colorado Rockies. Cabrera, who had been on the Rockies' 60-day disabled list, has been transferred to the Rangers' 60-day disabled list.
Cabrera, who turns 26 on Sunday, did not pitch this past season due to a shoulder injury. He had surgery on his left shoulder on July 10, 2013. He made 2 starts for the Rockies in 2012, his only major league action to date, losing both outings. Cabrera has just 8 career outings above the Double-A level. Since signing as a free agent in 2008, he has gone 26-21 with a 3.13 ERA (174 ER/501.0 IP) in his minor league career. He has averaged 11.1 strikeouts per 9 innings in the minors with a 1.140 WHIP figure, allowing less than one home run per 9. The Dominican Republic native has spent his entire career in the Rockies organization.
With this move, the Rangers still have a full 40-man roster, as well as 3 pitchers on the club's 60-day disabled list (Cabrera, Colby Lewis, Matt Harrison).
RANGERS IN WINTER BALL: Six players who appeared for the Rangers are scheduled to play in winter leagues during the offseason…INF Jurickson Profar, OF Leonys Martin, OF Engel Beltre are all on the Licey Tigres roster in the Dominican Winter League, while RHP Neftali Feliz is slated to appear for the Este Toros in that circuit…in the Venezuelan Winter League, C/INF Robinson Chirinos is scheduled to play for Magallanes and RHP Wilmer Font is on the Caracas roster.
INSTRUCTIONAL LEAGUE GAMES COMPLETED: The Rangers played the club's last Instructional League game on Saturday against the Royals…some notes from that circuit in Arizona this year: second baseman Odubel Herrera led all Rangers with a .441 average, .500 on-base percentage, 12 RBI, and 14 runs during Instructional League…shortstop Hanser Alberto led the camp with 9 doubles, batting .407 (22-54) with 10 RBI and 11 runs in 17 games…outfielder Nomar Mazara hit .300 (15-50) with a home run and 7 RBI…his 8 doubles were tied for second among players in Rangers camp…catcher Joe Jackson hit .417 (15-36) with a homer, 3 doubles, 2 triples and 10 RBI, which tied for second-most among Rangers…Jackson, the Rangers' fifth round selection in the 2013 June amateur draft, led the camp with both a .694 slugging percentage and 1.169 OPS figure…catcher Kellin Deglan batted .367 (11-30) with a homer, 9 walks, and 7 runs…infielder Travis Demeritte, a first round selection in the June draft, hit .321 (9-28) with 5 doubles, a triple, and 6 RBI.
ARIZONA FALL LEAGUE / WINTER LEAGUE UPDATE: C Jorge Alfaro is batting .308 (4-13) with a double and 3 RBI through his first 4 games with Surprise in the Arizona Fall League…the backstop has started 3 games behind the plate for the Saguaros and thrown out 2 of 4 attempted base stealers…RHP Matt West has appeared in relief twice for the Saguaros, recording a pair of strikeouts over 2.0 scoreless innings of work…in the Venezuelan Winter League, SS Luis Sardinas is batting .444 (8-18) with 2 doubles, a triple, 5 RBI, 4 runs scored, and 2 stolen bases over 4 games with La Guaira…2B Rougned Odor has multiple hits in each of his last 2 starts for Magallanes and has hit safely in 3 of 5 starts overall to start the season.


text:
TORONTO - The Canadian dollar closed higher Thursday as the greenback weakened somewhat after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting supported expectations that the central bank could move to hike rates earlier than expected next year.
The loonie gained 0.22 of a cent to 91.37 cents US.
The American currency lost momentum during the morning amid positive American economic data.
The preliminary Markit manufacturing purchasing managers index for the manufacturing sector jumped to a reading of 58 in August from 55.8 in July, its highest level since April 2010.
Other data showed U.S. new home sales rose for a fourth straight month to the highest level in nearly a year.
The news from Japan was also positive. There was a firm increase in Japan's manufacturing PMI to 52.4 from 50.5 in the prior month, ahead of expectations and the best level since March.
Elsewhere, the news was glum as the preliminary version of HSBC's manufacturing index for China fell to a three-month low of 50.3 from 51.7 in July, indicating that manufacturing businesses are barely growing.
Also, the purchasing managers index for the eurozone published by Markit Economics fell to 52.8 from 53.8 in July. The report followed other data earlier this month that showed the 18-country eurozone grew at only a slow pace in August, a sign it remains sluggish after a disappointing second quarter in which it did not expand at all.
Meanwhile, the Fed minutes indicated that the U.S. central bank is in no rush to hike rates. However, the minutes also showed greater dissension among Fed members on how fast the labour market is improving, a key element in determining when the Fed will raise rates from near zero where they've been since the financial crisis.
Slack in the labour market has been a particular concern, a topic that Fed chairwoman Janet Yellen is expected to address in her speech to the central bank's economic symposium on Friday.
On the commodity markets, the December gold contract in New York fell $19.80 to US$1,275.40 an ounce as concerns the Fed could move sooner than expected to hike interest rates and a lessening of tensions in the Ukraine/Russia crisis continued to pummel bullion prices.
October crude in New York climbed 51 cents to US$93.96 while September copper was unchanged at US$3.18 a pound.


text:
Please login first to complete purchase/ quotation request, view custom order reports, or create favorites list.
Don't have an account with us yet? Please set up an account to place order or obtain customer services.
Type II casein kinase (CK-2) is unique among the protein kinases since it can use ATP as well as GTP as a phosphoryl donor. It is extremely sensitive to heparin inhibition and can be activated by polyamines and basic polypeptides. This peptide contains the consensus phosphorylation sequence for CK2 and can be used as the substrate for CK2 a-subunit.
Copyright © 2002-2020 AnaSpec, Inc. All rights reserved. | Site Map | Terms & Conditions | 1-800-452-5530


text:
National Archives our historic, cultural treasure: CEO
National Archives our historic, cultural treasure: CEO
KABUL (Pajhwok): Visiting the National Archives, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdullah Abdullah on Tuesday promised to submit some historic papers and linear works available with him to the archives, asking people to cooperate with the cultural institute.
Abdullah visited the National Archives of Afghanistan Tuesday morning, a statement from his office said. Abdullah also met officials of Ministry of Information and Culture during his visit.
"Historic monuments, linear work and miniatures at the Afghanistan National Archives are our major cultural and historic treasure," the statement quoted Abdullah as saying.
He said linear work, historic letters, photos and books of the National Archives were unique on regional level.
He appreciated officials of the archive for their efforts at protecting historic objects and said: "National Archive officers have discharged their responsibility with honesty in protecting our cultural and historic heritage weather it was in the past or now," the CEO said.
He said some historic linear works and letters were available with him and he would submit them to the National Archives. He also urged people and government institutions to register their historic relics in the archives.
The CEO directed officials of the Information and Culture Ministry to assess problems in the national archives and address them.
The archives officials said 9,000 linear works, 100,000 historic documents and 50,000 photos and thousands of books in different languages dating back to first Islamic centaury and before were registered in the Afghanistan's National Archives, which was formally opened in 1977.
Related Article
Download "Pajhwok" mobile App, on your smartphone to read and access latest news, features, interviews, videos and photos about Afghanistan.


text:
killexams.com helps millions of candidates pass the exams and get their certifications. We have thousands of successful reviews. Our dumps are reliable, affordable, updated and of really best quality to overcome the difficulties of any IT certifications. killexams.com exam dumps are latest updated in highly outclass manner on regular basis and material is released periodically. Latest killexams.com dumps are available in testing centers with whom we are maintaining our relationship to get latest material.
Click http://Killexams.com/pass4sure/exam-detail/OAT
killexams.com Admission-Tests Certification study guides are setup by IT professionals. Lots of students have been complaining that there are too many questions in so many practice exams and study guides, and they are just tired to afford any more. Seeing killexams.com experts work out this comprehensive version while still guarantee that all the knowledge is covered after deep research and analysis. Everything is to make convenience for candidates on their road to certification.
We have Tested and Approved OAT Exams. killexams.com provides the most accurate and latest IT exam materials which almost contain all knowledge points. With the aid of our OAT study materials, you don't need to waste your time on reading bulk of reference books and just need to spend 10-20 hours to master our OAT real questions and answers. And we provide you with PDF Version & Software Version exam questions and answers. For Software Version materials, It's offered to give the candidates simulate the Admission-Tests OAT exam in a real environment.
We provide free update. Within validity period, if OAT exam materials that you have purchased updated, we will inform you by email to download latest version of Q&A. If you don't pass your Admission-Tests Optometry Admission Test exam, We will give you full refund. You need to send the scanned copy of your OAT examination report card to us. After confirming, we will quickly give you FULL REFUND.
If you prepare for the Admission-Tests OAT exam using our testing engine. It is easy to succeed for all certifications in the first attempt. You don't have to deal with all dumps or any free torrent / rapidshare all stuff. We offer free demo of each IT Certification Dumps. You can check out the interface, question quality and usability of our practice exams before you decide to buy.


text:
Beautiful Quinoa Salad with Grilled Veggies
Everyone loves a good old fashioned barbecue. The easy conviviality of a family backyard picnic. The smoky summer scent of charred goodies grilling. Lemonade chilling. Badminton birdies sailing. The crack of croquet balls. The last pink of June daylight. Punching lids on firefly jars. It's the stuff of a midsummer night's dream.
But if you need to be on a gluten-free diet- or if you happen to be vegan- or allergic to wheat- barbecues can be a tad less than convivial. Those mysterious grilling sauces and marinades (so often containing wheat-laced soy sauce). Those gluten-rich fluffy hot dog buns. All those meaty manly burgers and boiled egg dotted salads.
What's a gluten-free vegan to do?
Munch on lettuce?
Don't worry, Babycakes. I've got your back.
How about a light and summery quinoa salad with grilled corn, fresh parsley, lemon, and chopped mint topped with smoky grilled veggies- velvety red onion, sliced zucchini, charred bell peppers, portobello mushrooms, tender-crisp asparagus and butter soft eggplant?
A veritable vegan feast.
xox Karina
Grilled vegetables are the jewels of summer. They're show stoppers, really, in their gorgeous rainbow colors. No one will feel cheated or deprived eating a bowl of these beautiful smoky-sweet veggies with lemon-infused quinoa. Serve a side of hummus tahini as a cool and creamy condiment.
Karina's Grilled Vegetable Quinoa Salad RecipeBy Karina Allrich June 2012.
Vegans and omnivores alike will love this summery quinoa dish with smoky grilled veggies. The easiest way to grill marinated veggies is to use a grill basket. But foil also works (and solves the whole cross-contamination issue for those eating gluten-free). If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can grill your veggies using a cast iron grill pan.
1 large red onion, peeled, trimmed, sliced
1 large red bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 large yellow bell pepper, cored, seeded, sliced
1 medium zucchini, sliced lengthwise
1 medium yellow squash, sliced lengthwise
1 medium eggplant, trimmed, sliced
2 large portobello mushrooms, stemmed
1 pound asparagus spears, ends trimmed
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons white balsamic vinegar
2 cloves fresh garlic, crushed
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
2 ears of fresh corn, corn silk removed, husks on
3 cups cooked quinoa
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint
Extra virgin olive oil, to taste
Juice from 1 lemon
Sea salt and ground pepper, to taste
In a large bowl combine the the onion, bell peppers, zucchini, yellow squash, eggplant, portobello mushrooms, and asparagus. Drizzle with olive oil and white balsamic vinegar. Add the garlic, and thyme. Season with sea salt and ground pepper, to taste. Gently toss to coat. Cover and marinate for one hour.
Heat the grill to medium-high heat.
Grill the ears of corn separately on a rear rack, away from direct flame. The husks will get a bit blackened and smoky. This adds so much flavor. Rotate them every five minutes or so. After 10-20 minutes, when the corn is tender, remove and set aside to cool. Strip off the husks and carefully slice the kernels off the cob. Set aside.
Meanwhile, place the veggies in a grill basket, or spread out the veggies on a large sheet of foil. Add a top sheet, crimp the edges of the sheets together to make a packet. Place on the hot grill and cook until tender crisp, about 15-25 minutes, depending upon the size of your grill. Remove the veggie basket/packet to a large platter or cutting board, and set aside.
Place the cooked quinoa in a large serving bowl. Add the grilled corn, chopped fresh parsley, and mint. Drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and lemon juice. Season to taste with sea salt and ground pepper. Toss to coat.
To serve, you can either slice the grilled veggies and add them to the quinoa as a salad, or serve the simple quinoa-corn salad with big beautiful pieces of grilled veggies on the side.
Hummus is a lovely condiment with grilled veggies. Try this tasty roasted red pepper hummus.
Note: Before cooking quinoa, rinse the quinoa thoroughly in a fine sieve.
Serves 6.
Recipe Source: glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com
All images & content are copyright protected, all rights reserved. Please do not use our images or content without prior permission. Thank you.


text:
The world is such a unique and fascinating place. Besides the "everyday" natural wonders which can impress anyone there are unique spots in the world. Some places though are so rare that their physical geographical traits are either unbelievable even with proof or remind one of the bad parts of the Bible.
7 Incredible Natural Phenomena you've never seen is an amazing web find. The page lists, has photos of, and sometimes video of the world's longest wave, fire rainbows of Idaho, tree-climbing goats in the olive oil business, fish falling from the sky, and everlasting thunderstorm in Venezuela.
The Geography Blog focusing on all things geography: human, physical, technical, space, news, and geopolitics. Also known as Geographic Travels with Catholicgauze! Written by a former National Geographic employee who also proudly served in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Wednesday, November 28, 2007
Seven Incredible Natural Phenomenons
3 comments:
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
St. David's Center for Child & Family Development
St. David's Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that serves the Twin Cities metro area. Many of our services, including early childhood home visiting, personal care assistance, mental health skills training, case management, and family support take place in homes.
Our Minnetonka facility is a state-of-the-art center for early childhood education and early intervention and treatment. It houses an inclusive preschool, autism day treatment center, children's mental health clinic and mental health day treatment program, and a pediatric therapies clinic. We also operate an autism day treatment program in NE Minneapolis for Somali families, training and incorporating Somali staff. Success rates are high, with 98 percent of children with developmental needs reaching their goals.
While our many of our programs focus on children ages 2-6 years of age, about 12% served, or 300 children, are ages 13 to 18 years old. Services for this age group include afterschool and summer therapeutic recreation programs in metro community locations, mental health outpatient services, autism support services and personal care assistance. Our life phase programs include a group home, supportive living services, and waivered services.
- Street: 3395 Plymouth Road
- Postcode: 55305
- City: Minnetonka
- State: Minnesota
- Country: United States
- Telephone: 952.548.8700
- Website: http://www.stdavidscenter.org


text:
I am doing an exercise in which I need to do the following:
Design and implement class myArray
myArray class must solve the array index out of bounds problem and allow the user to begin the array index starting at any integer whether it be positive or negative.
All objects of the class are of the type int.
The program must terminate with an error message if the index is out of bounds during execution.
The book makes me consider the following statements:
myArray<int> list(5);
myArray<int> myList(2, 13);
myArray<int> yourList(-5, 9);
which explains
that list has 5 components ( list[0]-list[4] )
myList has 11 components ( myList[2] - myList[12] )
and yourList has 14 components (yourList[-5] - yourlist[9] ).
It then wants me to write a program to test the class.
I am not sure if it wants me to use list, myList, or yourList stated above in the program either so I was confused about that.
I don't want this done for me, I just need a little help here and there, usually when the ball starts rolling, I can handle it, but this time I started with an error already than I can't figure out, so maybe some prying eyes can help me out! Here's what I have, keep in mind this is just incomplete code just to get something to get it compiling.
myArray.cppCode://Class myArray #ifndef "H_myArray" #define "H_myArray" using namespace std; class myArray { public: myArray(); myArray(int x); ~myArray(); private: int x; }//End myArray Class myArray::myArray() { }//End myArray default constructor myArray::myArray(int x) { }//End myArray constructor myArray::~myArray() { }//End myArray deconstructor #endif
Code:#include <iostream> #include "myArray.h" using namespace std; int main() { myArray arrayObject(5); system("pause"); return 0; }//End main
I keep getting these errors:
Line 2 - In file included from myArray.cpp
Line3:9 - macro names must be identifiers
Line 8 - in Function int main(): 'myArray' undeclared (first use in this function)
(Each undeclared identifier is reported only once for each function it appears in.)
Line 8 - expected ';' before "arrayObject"
[Build Error] [myArray.o] Error 1
Can anyone clarify what mistake I made to get these errors before I start the program?
I think this forum is extremely helpful, so thanks to all of you in advance for helping me in any way possible!


text:
Quick Contact
Please enter the same word string in text box (to prevent spam)
If you have some questions or are interested in our services, please use the Inquiry Form. We will respond to your questions within 48 hours.
Click Here>>
Electrical Safety Audits helps in Identifying:
Identification and elimination of safety hazards;
Ensuring longevity of expensive electronic equipment like computers and other machines;
Development of a dynamic record of safety performance;
Creation of positive cycle of safety improvement;
Ensuring compliance with Regulatory and industry safety related best practices.
For more information, please contact - firstname.lastname@example.com Back to List
ELECTRICAL SAFETY AUDITS Certification Services in ahmedabad for real estate services
Electrical_Safety_Audits Certification in ahmedabad is issued by URS. The Electrical_Safety_Audits is applicable to all type of Organizations such as Electrical_Safety_Audits for Hospital & Health Care in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits for Trading in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits for Manufacturing in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits for Service Companies in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits for Software Companies in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits for Medical Devices in ahmedabad, Electrical_Safety_Audits Construction in ahmedabad can implement the ISO system as per Electrical_Safety_Audits and URS awards the UKAS accredited Electrical_Safety_Audits Certification in ahmedabad.
Training Services in ahmedabad for real estate services
Electrical_Safety_Audits Lead Auditor Trainings are delivered by URS in ahmedabad. Lead Auditor Training Courses are designed such that the participants gains the subject knowledge and auditing skills, the auditor courses are accredited by IRCA, UK - International Register of Certificated Auditors, UK. Organizations can apply to IRCA Accredited Electrical_Safety_Audits Lead Auditor Trainings in ahmedabad to URS at firstname.lastname@example.com.
ISO 22000 International Standard specifies Requirements for a Food Sa
Automotive Sector has Always been about Stiff Competition. The Dynamics of Business Changes Ra
Please Apply below detail for quick contact to URS Team
Copyright ©
| www.ursindia.com | All rights reserved.


text:
You may have outdone yourselves.
Friendly folks keep sending us cool stuff, so we need some place to open it all and show it to you.
Mail Time — Technical Difficulties
Sometimes things just don't go 100% right.
Mail Time — The Note
May it be noted that a note does indeed show up.
Mail Time — The Saga
If at first you don't succeed, try, try again.
Mail Time - Premium Gamer Pouch
It's not monthly anymore, but it is still happening.
Mail Time - Decembruary
Closing loops and opening mail.
Monthly Mail Time - Septober 2018
Those pesky hybrid months are back, and they brought us candy, board games and undeclared wool.


text:
Latest Comments
"Is there a corrected instructions for the Pastel single shell afghan?"
arriealtos 1027994
"no need to be rude, people voluntarily offer tips, she isnt the company that posted this, just a viewer LIKE YOU"
karenhoekstra3 7100291
"Nothing crafted yet!"
Sort Results By:
Wonderful Christmas Chalkboard Printable
(0 Votes)
Wooden Spoon Wall Art
(4 Votes)
Recycled Books Coloring Wall Art
(1 Votes)
Recycled Denim Feather Wall Hanging
(1 Votes)
Beachy Pom Pom Wall Hanging
(1 Votes)
Rustic Wooden Wall Hanging
(2 Votes)
Giant Wooden Christmas Star
(1 Votes)
Popsicle Stick Hexagon Shelf
(7 Votes)
Recycled Magazine Collage Art
(1 Votes)
Amazing Acorn Homemade Gifts
(1 Votes)
Perky Painted DIY Frames
(3 Votes)
Project of the Day
Dollar Store Magnetic Organizer
Are you ready to create a DIY craft that's as practical as it is thrifty? If so, this Dollar Store Magnetic Organizer is for you. This… Continue reading: "Dollar Store Magnetic Organizer"
Something worth saving?
- SAVE all your favorite crafts
- ADD personal notes
- QUICKLY reference your crafts
Sponsored Content
Our Newest Projects & Articles
- The Scarlett Bag
- In A Pinch Crochet Beanie
- Crochet Kangaroo Amigurumi
- Granny Square Baby Blanket
- Faux Leather Heart Bag
- Framed Dried Flowers
- Diy Paper Flower Backdrop
- Multistrand Knit Necklace
- Beginner Baby Hat Pattern With Sizes For The Whole Family
- Padded Laptop Bag
Free eBooks
- 11 Crochet Shawl Patterns: Crochet Poncho Patterns, Free Easy Crochet Patterns and More
- 12 Knitted Scarf Patterns: Fabulous Free Knitting Patterns for Beginners
- 14 Free Crochet Patterns for Babies and Toddlers
- 16 Free Crochet Hat Patterns, Scarves, and Gloves
- 22 Free Crochet Patterns: Afghan Patterns, Crochet Hats, and More
- 24 Quick and Easy Knitting Patterns
- 7 Adult Coloring Pages
- 8 Free Apron Sewing Patterns
- Easy Lace Knitting Patterns
- Quick & Easy Decoupage: 12 Fabulous Mod Podge Projects for Your Home


text:
The Denver Nuggets media day was yesterday, and one reporter took the opportunity to ask JaVale McGee some questions that really matter. Thanks to Nate Kreckman of ESPN Radio's Denver affiliate, we now know why JaVale only tweets through the use of self-referential retweets:
NK: JaVale, explain your tweeting style. You like to always re-tweet yourself and then tweet in all caps. It's very unique. Why do you tweet like that?
JM: I consider myself a trend-setter, so a long time ago I decided, I think it was like a couple months, four months ago, I decided I won't tweet again, so all I'll do is re-tweet. So I technically don't tweet, I just re-tweet. I don't know why I do all-caps. It just looks better to me.
That answer makes total sense, and it resembles McGee's appeal to us: We don't really know why we like to watch him do ridiculous things on and off the court. It just looks better to us.
Kreckblog 10-2-12 [ESPN Radio]


text:
On more than one occasion, I have run into a case where a large database with a large transaction log was being mirrored. Then a hiccup comes along – the transaction log on the primary server grows to a point where the transaction log on the secondary server fills the drive. Now you have a problem and you need to reclaim some space or you need to find more disk.
Well, just because the database is mirrored and the drive is out of space, doesn't mean there is nothing that can be done without impacting significantly the primary server – nor the mirror.
SQLCat has a nice write-up on what can be done. I have used this method a few times, and felt that it needs to be brought up. You can read the SQLCat article here.
In short (here are the steps from that article), you can do the following:
- On the secondary server, Use ALTER DATABASE MODIFY FILE to move the log file.
ALTER DATABASE <db_name> MODIFY FILE (NAME = LOG_FILE, FILENAME = 'new location').
- Stop the SQL Server Service for the instance which has the mirrored (secondary) database.
- Move the log file to the new location specified in the Modify File script already run.
- Start the SQL Server Service for the instance which has the mirrored (secondary) database.
Performing these steps can be just the trick needed to save the day. Performing this move this way has saved me an outage on more than one occasion. Also, this has saved me hours of work that could come along with having to break and rebuild the mirror.


text:
I suppose she was worth taking a break from blogging and well… dieting too. Now that she's nearing three months old and I'm getting ready to go back to work, I'm trying desperately to loose these lovely 19 pounds that feel the need to hang out and over stay their welcome.
I've been having trouble getting motivated. It's winter and I'm spending most of my days in the house with a newborn. I've been following Weight Watchers for 5 weeks now and haven't lost a single pound! What the hell? I guess I should be glad I haven't gained a bunch of weight, but that's a pretty small positive for 19 pounds of negative.
I started writing this blog to share recipes with people who basically always ask me to send them healthy recipes! But it also helps me to pump myself up and feel like I'm working towards something. Why not get back into the swing of it in hopes that writing will boost my motivation? I'm certainly never at a loss for words! Once a blabbermouth, always a blabbermouth.
I've been spending a lot of time on the computer reading other blogs. I'm not sure if this blog has been around 100 years and I just missed the boat, but check out www.skinnytaste.com. She's got great ideas and the photography is beautiful.
I've been on a baking kick and made these Banana Nut Oatmeal Cookies this afternoon. I'm munching on two of these little beauties as we speak and I'm floored by how moist and chewy they are even though the recipe only calls for 2 tablespoons of butter for 30 cookies! Crazy. On Weight Watchers these are 5 points for 2 cookies and entirely worth the investment.
My batch came out with a fairly subtle banana flavor. Your best bet is to wait for the bananas to reach the point when they're just about to go bad. Super ripe bananas maximize the banana flavor. Also, don't be tempted to over bake! You don't want all your hard work to dry out in the oven.
I'll keep this short and sweet. I'm back on the healthy bandwagon. Hop on with me!


text:
Ask Rosalind 2006
Smart ways to help your tweens and teens navigate the real world.
December 2006
Rosalind Wiseman is the author of the best-selling Queen Bee Moms & Kingpin Dads. For more info, go to www.rosalindwiseman.com. Do you have a parenting question? E-mail email@example.com.
Q. A neighbor told me she saw my 16-year-old daughter smoking. My daughter denies it. Now I'm not sure who to believe.
A. Who has more incentive to lie in this situation? Your neighbor, who has overcome a major (though unspoken) rule that you don't interfere with other people's children, or your daughter, who has every reason to deny doing anything she knows you won't like? After your daughter has looked you in the eye and denied it, tell her, "Well either way I'm going to take this opportunity to be clear about my rules regarding smoking." Wait until she finishes rolling her eyes and sighing, and begin.
Q. I've been divorced for five years. My ex always gets the kids for Thanksgiving; I have them for Christmas. My 15-year-old son just told me that this year he wants to spend both holidays with his dad. I really want him with me at Christmas, but I don't want him to be resentful. Is there a way for everyone to have a happy holiday?
A. While hearing that from your son must have felt awful, you need to quiet your mind and ask yourself about his possible motivations. His reason may be as superficial as wanting to go to the house where he gets the most freedom or as simple as needing more time with his dad. Tell your son that while you're hurt, you want to discuss it. Agree on a time, and ask him to prepare his reasons — "I don't know, I just want to" isn't good enough. If he isn't comfortable talking face-to-face, then he can write you a letter first. The most important thing is to overcome your feelings of rejection so you and your son can have a thoughtful and productive discussion.
Q. Two years ago we moved to a new neighborhood, and I still feel like an outsider. The moms here are very cliquish. How can I break in?
A. Parent cliques can be as bad, if not worse, than 7th-grade-girl cliques. Stop regarding them as a group and see if there's one member who seems genuine. Approach her by asking for advice, perhaps about a volunteer activity or an event at school, and go from there. Keep in mind that you don't have to break into any cliques — that's why you graduated from high school — and neither do your kids. This is the lesson you want your kids to learn.
Q. My mother-in-law sends out an annual holiday letter that mentions all of her grandchildren — except my adopted son, who is developmentally delayed. He hasn't noticed yet but eventually he will. Is it okay to say something to her?
A. Of course someone should say something. What about your husband stepping up to the plate? Regardless of who does it, prepare before you speak to her so your resentment and desire to defend your son don't sabotage your ability to communicate effectively. Even though it's hard not to assume the worst, she could be excluding him because she's so uncomfortable about his disability she doesn't know what to write. Or she could be embarrassed to admit he's part of your family.
Either way, when you talk to her, be kind but direct. Tell her what you've noticed, that it's hurtful to you and harmful to her grandson, and could create problems between him and his cousins. Offer to help her write something about your son in her letter. If she says no, at least you've respectfully communicated your position.
November 2006
Q. My son, a senior, nearly makes himself sick doing the weekly five-page paper required in his AP history class, on top of pages and pages of reading every night. Should I speak with his teacher?
A. Your son (not you) needs to decide whether this class is a good fit. I know — he's smart and you want him to have the best classes, not to mention early college credits — but this attitude can contribute to his being hyperanxious. Your role is to help your son reevaluate his priorities. If he wants to stay in the class, he should talk to his teacher about how to manage the coursework. He should also decide whether he has too many outside responsibilities. Remember, choosing to take a less demanding history course or cut out an after-school activity doesn't make your son a failure! On the contrary, it will allow him to focus more energy on the commitments that mean the most to him.
Q. I got my 17-year-old daughter a job at my friend's store. She often goes in late, fakes sick days, and has a bad attitude. How do I get her to shape up?
A. Sit down with your daughter, tell her you love her, then explain precisely what she did that was irresponsible. Let her know that in addition to returning to work with a better attitude, she has to apologize to your friend, being very specific about what she did that was unacceptable. She can't just mumble "I'm sorry" and run out the door. Phone your friend, tell her your daughter is coming by to apologize and ask her to call you after your daughter leaves so you know she went through with it. When your daughter gets home, spend a moment alone with her and tell her how proud you are.
Q. My daughter says she has a boyfriend. How should I respond? She's only 12!
A. Without freaking out, ask your daughter what having a boyfriend means to her, keeping your questions positive so she'll feel more comfortable sharing with you. Did they meet at school? How did she know she liked him? When did she find out he liked her? While you have the right to tell her she can't have a boyfriend at 12, remember that "couples" this age are mostly too scared to talk to each other without their friends around. Regardless, tell her your expectations for how a boy should treat her, and that you are always there to talk. Also, encourage her to confide in her dad or another trusted male. Start teaching her that she deserves to be treated with respect, always.
Q. My daughter is 11, my son is almost 8. At what age can I leave her in charge for a few hours in the evening?
A. It depends on the child, of course, but 11 or 12 seems to me to be a good age to start babysitting a sibling. Assess your daughter's readiness: Do you trust her common sense? Can she think clearly (enough) under pressure? Can she remember important information (like the name of at least one neighborhood adult)? Can she handle simple first aid and figure out when to dial 911? Is your son likely to be cooperative? If you decide she can handle it — as you would do for any babysitter — leave clearly posted contact info for you and several other adults nearby, as well as for poison control. Some states have adopted "Home Alone" laws, which set standards for when kids can be left alone and for how long. To learn more, visit http://nccic.org/poptopics/homealone.html.
October 2006
Q. My 15-year-old son's friends are all allowed to go to concerts by themselves, which I'm not comfortable with. What should I do?
A. Since someone has to provide the transportation, you (or another responsible adult) should go with them — and stay. Either read a book in the parking lot or sit in the audience two rows up and a little over. You'll be close enough to keep an eye on them but far enough away so you aren't completely embarrassing. Well before the event make a plan with every parent and child about when and where you'll meet the kids after the concert and the protocol if someone doesn't show up. Although I'm not a huge fan of kids having their own cell phones, in this situation they should have one, and you should have their numbers. If someone doesn't appear within 10 minutes of the agreed-upon time, call him. If he hasn't shown up within 20 minutes, contact his parents.
Q. My daughter has always been a good student. But it's several weeks into her first year of high school, and she doesn't seem to be making a smooth transition. She says none of her close friends go to her school, she hates the teachers, and she's drowning in work. How can I help?
A. Next time she brings up problems, stop what you're doing (no multitasking in this situation) and say, "I'm so sorry. Let's come up with some ideas to help you feel better." Then look for simple, manageable ways she can make some changes. Have her identify one adult at school she can build a relationship with and also a peer in one of her classes. Or is there a club she's interested in? If things don't improve in another month and she continues to dread school, uses being sick as a way to avoid it, or can't concentrate, ask her guidance counselor for help. You may also want to ask for the name of a therapist.
Q. The list of activities the PTA needs volunteers for is overwhelming. I want to be involved, but I have so little time. What do you advise?
A. I know exactly how you feel. Remind yourself that children want mothers who are strong, calm, and comforting, not someone who's running around hyper and anxious because she can't say no to the PTA. If you still want to volunteer, each semester ask your child's teacher, counselor, coach, or administrator if there is something you can help with in the school for one morning or afternoon.
Q. My 16-year-old son has found his first love. He spends all his free time with her, then is on the phone at least a couple hours at night, and that's not counting the IMing and text messaging. Is this relationship too intense?
A. A teenager's first love is a powerful experience, but it's not an excuse to abandon his responsibilities. Set rules about phone and computer use and enforce them. Hover until he hangs up or signs off and review his cell account online to confirm when and for how long he's communicating.
But it's not all about rules. Ask him why he likes her (watch your tone so you don't sound like an interrogator). Then tell him your non-negotiables, including respect (no name calling when they argue) and maintaining relationships with his other friends and his family. Lastly, go over your expectations and values about sex. If he doesn't feel comfortable talking to you, find another adult to speak with him — someone he thinks is cool and who shares your values.
September 2006
Q. My 14-year-old daughter calls me her best friend. While I like it, I'm concerned she's depending on me too much. How do I encourage her to have her own pals?
A. First off, could you be jumping to conclusions? Parents often worry that their children are having problems when they don't have a large group of friends. Some kids are social butterflies, but others are more comfortable being close to just a few people — and those friendships are usually really strong. If your daughter has only a few friends and she feels good around those people, don't worry about it. If she has no friends, involve her in activities outside of school — art lessons, for example — so she can have relationships with other people and isn't totally dependent on you.
Q. I feel like I live in the local teen center — my 16-year-old son and his friends hang out in my house day and night. I'm glad they're comfortable with us — and I like knowing where my son is. But sometimes it's too much. What should I do?
A. This is one of those "be careful what you wish for" situations. You need to analyze why the kids are drawn to your house. Is it that your home is warm and welcoming — or because you're too preoccupied doing other things to supervise? Or is your family room isolated from the rest of the house? Kids can have some privacy, but you need to drop by every hour or so, as in, "I'm making popcorn. Anybody want some?" Scan the room, look directly in their eyes, take in the vibe, smell the air.
Since you're the adult, you get the final say on how long they stick around. When you're ready to go to bed, everybody goes home — you should have curfews for your kids and your house. The only time to break that rule is if one of your son's friends needs a safe haven.
Q. My 12-year-old son is really shy and just started a new school. A coworker's son goes there. Would it be okay if I invited him over?
A. Go ahead, but be careful not to go overboard trying to be the perfect parent or forcing your son to adopt a fake persona. And don't kiss up to the other kid by taking them to an arcade an hour away from home, either. Tell your child that you don't expect them to be best friends after this one visit, and that if it doesn't go well, he doesn't have to do it again. You don't want to put too much pressure on him. Instead, give him the opportunity and freedom to make friends on his terms.
Q. My daughter didn't get a part in the class play, even though she's very talented. I think the adviser has something against her. Should I talk to him?
A. You shouldn't approach this guy — unless you want to come across as a crazy parent and deprive your daughter of the opportunity to advocate for herself. Instead, sit down with her and help her clarify why she's disappointed, decide what she wants, and figure out when and where to approach the adviser. She should then call or e-mail him to arrange a meeting. There, she can express her disappointment and ask what she can do to have a better chance in the future. Whatever he says, you both have to live with the answer.
Your child has to experience frustration and deal with difficult people. And she must learn that you handle people and problems the same way regardless of the circumstances.
August 2006
Q. My 13-year-old daughter has started demanding clothes I can't afford — and I'm not wild about her choices, either. I'm tired of arguing with her. Is there a way to work out a compromise?
A. You're absolutely right not to sacrifice common sense by giving in to, "Mom, you don't understand, all my friends have it." First, decide on a clothing budget. Then ask your daughter to write down a list of moderately priced stores she's willing to shop at — with your approval — along with a plan for her to earn the extra money for anything that goes over your budget. But make it clear that earning the money doesn't mean she gets to buy whatever she wants. Set up parameters — how high heels can be, how much belly can be bared (if any) and so on. And if shopping together is torture, send her with someone you trust who she thinks is cool, like an older sister, aunt, or friend's mother.
Q. I'm worried that my son is closer to me than he is to my husband. How can I get them to have a better relationship?
A. Ask yourself why you think this — is it based on what you see, or what your child has told you? You might define being close as telling each other everything. But your husband and son might define closeness differently (hanging out in the garage, for example). Talk to your husband, focusing on how important he is to your son and how much your son wants a strong relationship with him. Encourage (don't nag!) your husband to set up a standing date with his son every other week. They should do something your son cares about — if he hates football but loves comics, it's off to the comic-book store they go. Then they can get a soda and just hang out, and your son can talk about his favorite characters. In the end, though, remember that you're not responsible for how close they are.
Q. Should I encourage my daughter to find more socially savvy peers? Her current friends are sweet, but not the real movers and shakers in their school.
A. If your daughter is with kids who accept her and like her for who she is, why would you want her to be with anyone else? If it's not bothering her, ask yourself, is it social status you're after? Be warned: The higher up a girl goes on the girl social ladder, the more she has to conform rather than be herself. This is a risky behavior to encourage because it teaches your daughter to capitulate to girls with more power. You don't want your daughter to submit to others like this, especially because it could be her model for romantic relationships later on.
Q. I signed up to chaperone the sophomore camping trip this fall, thinking it would be a good way to see my son and his friends in action. Now my son is threatening not to go unless I cancel. Should I cancel?
A. It depends. Is your son shy and worried that you'll hover over him to make sure he's social? Does he have good reason to fear you'll spy on him? If so, then you need to give your son some space, including not going on this trip. However, if your goal is to help the school or to develop relationships with other parents, teachers, and kids, go ahead. In response to your son's threats, tell him you'll supervise a different group of kids from the one he's in. And listen to what he's telling you. While parents should never yield to ultimatums, they do need to understand why kids feel so strongly about something in the first place.
July 2006
Q. My 9-year-old has been invited for a week at the beach with a family we don't know very well. He wants to go, but I don't know how much supervision the kids will get and whether my son's ready to be away from home. How do I decide?
A. Has your son had successful sleepovers with friends and relatives? If not, don't start with this vacation. But if he has, your next step is to meet with the other parents. Open the conversation by asking about their general plans, at which point you can ease into a discussion about safety rules. How will the kids be supervised at the beach and elsewhere? Will they be expected to adhere to a buddy system? Also, ask about family guidelines regarding chores, bedtimes, and TV. Your goal is to learn about their rules, without making them feel defensive, while you let them know what your standards are.
Q. My 11-year-old daughter desperately wants a cell phone. What do you think?
A. Many parents are convinced that cell phones are a safety tool that allow them to keep tabs on their kids and children to reach Mom and Dad in an emergency. But a cell phone can actually cause big problems. For starters, your child may be tempted to lie about where she is, so you won't really know. Also, the cell connection makes it too easy for parents to bail kids out of problems that are not life-threatening, as in, "I forgot my sneakers." Worst of all, kids can snap peers' pictures, download them to their computer, paste them into humiliating Internet photos — and forward them to everybody. Then there's the rampant bullying that's now common with text messaging. So as a general rule, I don't think kids under 14 should have a cell phone. But if you want your child to have one, get one like the Firefly (intended for kids 6 to 12), that doesn't have a camera or text messaging.
Q. My husband is pushing my daughter to try to make the "A" team in travel soccer. I think she'd be happier on the "B" team. Who's right?
A. Your daughter gets to make this decision. Have her write a list (without you around) of the pros and cons of being on the "A" team. Meanwhile, you and your husband should individually come up with what you want your daughter to get out of the experience, and what worries you. Then call a family meeting. First, your daughter shares her list without interruptions. Then you and your husband say what you think, making sure to be respectful of each other's opinions so your daughter won't feel she has to choose between you. Finally, tell your daughter you'll abide by her choice.
Q. My 12-year-old's friend is always bragging at my son's expense. Should I talk with the boy's mom?
A. If your son says it doesn't bother him, stay out of it. If he's annoyed, he can talk to the kid one-on-one, saying, "Hey, Brian, we're good friends, but I'm asking you to stop trying to outdo me." If your son decides to pull away from his buddy and the families are friends, then tell the other parents what the problem is, how your son tried to resolve it, and that you're available to talk. Resist the urge to one-up the bragger yourself or talk about him with others under the guise of information-sharing. It's vital to model for your child that problems should be dealt with directly, not by talking behind someone's back or playing the bragging game.


text:
Have smoother sailing on the road with e-travel helpers
For years, when he prepared for a trip, Richard Hadden either e-mailed his itinerary to himself or printed it out on a card, which he cut to fit inside his shirt pocket.
Before that, he says, "I just used pencil and paper."
Now, he uses TripIt, a website and iPhone app that helps travelers keep track of their daily itineraries.
All he has to do is forward the confirmation e-mails he gets from his airline, hotel and car rental company to email@example.com. TripIt then lists all the information in order on one page.
"I can always see at a glance everything I need to know about any given trip — air departure and arrival times, hotel, with address and directions, car rental information, and anything else pertaining to the trip," says the author and professional speaker from Jacksonville.
Travelers can travel with less paper now that there are a number of websites and apps that will act as personal assistants. From TripIt to Hipmunk to Google Calendar, travelers have a number of ways to stay on course when they're in unknown cities or countries, either for business or pleasure.
DIGITAL TRAVELER:4 apps that help manage your itinerary
HIPMUNK:Booking site integrates your calendar in travel searches
Here's a rundown of a few websites and apps that USA TODAY Road Warriors, who travel millions of miles a year combined, say they use:
TripIt: Forward any confirmation e-mails to email@example.com, or you can give TripIt permission to scan your Gmail account for relevant e-mails. TripIt will put together a digital itinerary that you can access from your smartphone.
You won't get just flight and hotel information. TripIt also will organize your OpenTable.com restaurant reservations. You can add multiple trips if you need to.
The regular TripIt app is free. For an extra fee, between $29 and $159 a month depending on the number of users, the business traveler can sign up for TripIt for Teams, which allows administrative assistants and office managers to add all a traveler's information. "You don't have to fumble through your e-mails anymore when you're going on a trip," says Edith Harbaugh, director of product strategy for TripIt.
TripIt Pro, which costs $49 a year, tracks airfares after the ticket has been purchased. If an airfare drops after purchase, some airlines will refund the difference minus a change fee. TripIt Pro does the math to figure out if a refund is worth pursuing. It also gives you notifications of delays, cancellations and gate changes.
Hipmunk: The free flight and hotel-search website has branched out. Last year, it began integrating Google Calendar into its flight- and hotel-search results.
Search for a flight, and Hipmunk will display your scheduled meetings with your flight schedules so you can see if there's a conflict. There's also a "No Conflicts" button that excludes flights that would coincide with a meeting.
When booking hotels, it will show all your scheduled meetings in chronological order as pins on a map and the closest hotels. While Hipmunk won't help you keep track of everything you've got to do each day, it makes the travel-booking process easier for the busy business traveler.
As Hipmunk CEO Adam Goldstein points out, the website doesn't only help you find hotels and flights; "We pull in a broader range of inventory than other sites on the Internet — planes, trains, private jets, vacation rentals and apartment rentals, not just hotels," he says. "You don't have to visit multiple sites."
Evernote: This is a free app that lets you organize pretty much anything. It lets you take notes and photos, record voice reminders and make to-do lists. You can organize them in folders for easy searches. You can sync all your content with your computers and devices, and you can share any notes with friends through Facebook and Twitter. It's a good way to keep track of plane tickets, passports, receipts and other travel documents.
Knapsack: You'll have to shell out $29.99 for this app. But in return, you can use it to plan your trip and itinerary and share memories once you've returned.
Before you leave, you can create packing and shopping lists. Once you're on the ground, there's a map search feature to locate cities, airports, hotels and attractions. With the itinerary planner, you can build your itinerary with daily activities. If you change plans along the way, you can easily reshuffle the order of events.
When you return from your trip, you can stick pins on the map to mark places you've been to. You can then add photos or create postcards with photos and descriptions.
WorldMate: When you receive confirmation e-mails from travel agents, airlines, rental car agencies, etc., forward them to email@example.com. WorldMate will automatically build an itinerary.
You can add meetings from your calendar using WorldMate's Calendar sync with a $9.99-a-year Gold subscription. Or you can just enter details about your meetings on the website. Your trip will be plotted on a map so you can see where your meetings are and how close they are to each other, your airport or hotel.
Your itinerary will be synchronized with your smartphone. Changes to your itinerary are automatically updated, and you can share the information with colleagues and friends. Other handy tools include a currency converter, tip calculator and a Yelp restaurant search function.
There is a free app for the Android and iPhone. For the Android, there is a premimum version for $9.99 a year. For the iPhone, the premium version is a one-time charge of $9.99, which right now is on sale for $2.99. Premium service includes real-time flight status and the calendar sync.
mTrip: These travel guides are available for most of the world's major cities, including London and France. For the app, you pay $5.99 per city. The guides offer a list of restaurants, museums, shops and attractions with pictures, hours of operation and reviews.
The Trip Genius feature will customize daily itineraries for you based on preferences you enter for what you want to do by a particular day, location and reviews. You can move around or delete any activities as you wish. There are offline maps for when you can't get an Internet connection. You can share pictures with friends and family through social media sites or e-mail.
Google Calendar: If fancy travel apps aren't your style, you can rely on the free Google Calendar. Road Warrior Philip Peake, a consultant in Newberg, Ore., likes Google calendar because it syncs automatically with his Android, Macbook pro and other devices. He can easily access it from any browser on any machine with an Internet connection.
The reminders that Google calendar send to his phone and laptop have made a difference in his life, he says. "The timely reminders delivered by phone/laptop have saved me missing a conference call, or performing some promised act more than once," he says.
THRIVING ON THE ROAD:Staying healthy, organized and happy while traveling


text:
Watching television can be a great way to kick back and relax. But if you're a cable TV customer and overpaying for services, that relaxation can quickly turn to stress once you receive a high monthly bill. You do, however, have the power to reduce or even eliminate your bill. Here are some ways to make that happen:
Review your bill. With electronic billing and payments, many people today don't take the time to open and read their bills. It's important to read the bill and become familiar with the charges. Look for hidden fees as well as fees for services for which you did not subscribe.
Submitted questions will be answered by an Arvest banker and may appear on the Arvest Blog.
All Arvest banks are Equal Housing Lenders and Member FDIC.
Investment products and services are provided by Arvest Investments, Inc., doing business as Arvest Asset Management, member FINRA/SIPC, an SEC registered investment adviser and a subsidiary of Arvest Bank. Trust services are provided by Arvest Bank. Insurance products are made available through Arvest Insurance, Inc., which is registered as an insurance agency. Insurance products are marketed through Arvest Insurance, Inc., but are underwritten by insurance companies.
Securities and Insurance Products: Not Insured by FDIC or any Federal Government Agency, May Lose Value, Not a Deposit of or Guaranteed by a Bank or any Bank Affiliate.


text:
Specialists in Land Rover Parts & Accessories Since 1970 Range Rover • Range Rover Sport • Discovery • LR3 • LR4 • Evoque • Freelander • LR2 • Defender • Series
In Stock:
Item: ABP161
Improve your Defender's braking with our all-new braided stainless steel brake hose kits. These durable stainless steel mesh hoses feature an internal Teflon liner and a sealed clear coat on the outer mesh. The stainless steel and teflon construction provides a long-lasting hose, unlike standard rubber hoses that become brittle, crack and fail over time. They provide less flex and expansion under pressure than traditional rubber hoses, providing better brake pedal feel and braking response!
SIGN UP for Exclusive Offers & Latest Deals
Please wait while we calculate your shipping cost.....