text:
Stay tuned. . .
Company Rosters
- Home
- The Civil War Letters of Private Daniel Reedy, Company E, 48th Pennsylvania Infantry
- The Civil War Letters of Corporal John Brobst: Com...
- Field & Staff
- Band
- Company A
- Company B
- Company C
- Company D
- Company E
- Company F
- Company G
- Company H
- Company I
- Company K
- Unassigned Men
- 48th Pennsylvania Photo Gallery
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Big Announcement Coming Next Week. . .
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Update. . .
Friday, March 21, 2008
Zzzzzzz. . . .
Saturday, March 15, 2008
New Antietam Book. . . ."Unfurl Those Colors"
Friday, March 14, 2008
Letters Home: The 48th PA at Hatteras: Part 1
[Captain Oliver C. Bosbyshell, center, with Lieutenants C.C. Pollock and H.C. Jackson]
18th November 1861
Messers. Editors:--Well, here we are—the 48th, I mean—at the famous Ft. Clark, made famous by the gallant manner in which it was captured from the secessionists. It is a rude structure, but very substantial, as it would take a ball a long time to pierce the breastworks, they being made of matted sod, and some twelve feet thick. In the centre is a large mound, made of some material, which is used for a magazine. But I am anticipating—I [?] we were here; now it's a question of how we got here, and I will proceed therefore to state how.—Last Sunday, the 10th inst., Col. Nagle received orders from headquarters to march his command to Fort Hatteras, N.C. On Monday afternoon, about five o'clock, we broke camp near Fortress Monroe, and succeeded in getting ourselves stowed snugly away on the steamer "S.R. Spaulding," and at seven o'clock we bade adieu to Fortress Monroe, and steamed pleasantly out of the Chesapeake Bay into the broad Atlantic. We had a most delightful trip down the ocean, which was remarkably smooth—not a case of sea sickness occurred on board.
The two Forts are built of the same material. Fort Clark mounts some four 32-pounders and one Dahlgren gun; these have been placed in charge of Co. B, Capt. Jas. Wren, and every evening at sunset a gun is fired.—Outside of the Fort, in different places, earthworks have been thrown up, behind which the companies are drilled every morning, after reveille, at simulating a defence—practiced in firing, standing and kneeling, from behind these fortifications. The field pieces, of which there are a number here, Co. H., Capt. Jos. Gilmour, has been detailed to take charge of. They are placed behind breastworks, and, in case of an attack, would prove most effective. This morning a grand review of the New York 92nd came off on the beach. The New York 92nd occupied the right of the line, and the 48th the left. We were reviewed by Brigadier General Williams and staff, and it was almost impossible not to notice with what pleasure the General surveyed the brilliant display before him. Indeed, who could help being pleased; each company filing by looking their best and doing their best, and you may be assured, the 48th made a most creditable appearance.
[Fort Hatteras, N.C.]
Last Thursday a rebel steamer made its appearance away off in Pamlico Sound, and approached this way with an evident intention of making observations, but one of the Federal steamers stationed here gave chase to it, exchanging several shots, and it is said three took effect—anyhow, the rebel vessel made tracks and had not been seen since. Yesterday our first mail on this lonely isle arrived, brining many letters to many anxious recipients. But few Journals were received—those that did reach here were eagerly sought after, and here and there could be seen large crowds of men gathered around some one who was fortunate enough to procure one, and who was obliged to read the news aloud.
[New York Soldiers at Camp Wool]
We also had a very interesting religious service yesterday afternoon. Our Chaplain, the Rev. Mr. Holman, delivered a very good and appropriate sermon, and the men listened to it with marked attention. The general health of the men is good—very little sickness, and none of a serious nature prevails. Of course, we have some hardships to encounter, and have no delicacies in the shape of food, being obliged to go it on army fare alone. Some are quartered in wooden shanties, while the greater majority prefer the tents, which are floored nicely.
We are getting along very well, considering the nature of our abiding place, of which a better description can not be given than by citing an extract from one of the men's letters home, as follows: "A great deal of sand and a great deal of water, and if I have anything more to add, it is a little more sand and a little more water."
Very Respectfully,
Letters Home: The 48th PA at Hatteras: Part 2
Dear Father:--As you no doubt will be very anxious to hear from me and to have a slight description of this place, I will endeavor to give you an outline of it. We left Fortress Monroe on Monday evening, the 12th, and after a sail of some 13 hours in the fine steamer S.S. Spaulding, we arrived here. We had already heard of the place from the Indiana boys and we found that the assertions they made to us were but too true. If Columbus had first landed here when he discovered America, he would have went back in disgust. The heavy storm they had here last week washed away part of the Fort; but I will first describe the place to you. As we arrived here on board the boat, we were wondering how we were to land, as the vessel could not get near the shore and our only way was to wade over in water up to our waist; but we watched the movements of the Colonel, who had to land first, and the way he proceeded was to go part way in a small boat, and the balance of the way, we saw him mounted on the back of a contraband darkey, amid the shouts of the boys. . . . . After we had orders to land from Gen. Williams, we had a kind of bridge made from the boat to the schooner, and from there we waded to land. We then marched past Fort Hatteras to Fort Clark, where, by the way, we had to wade water again almost up to our neck, and we are now in camp. The boys call it Camp Misery, and well they may, for it is a miserable place. When the tide is up, we have about ¼ of a mile of Island, and when it is down we have about 3 miles. We cannot eat anything without there is sand in it; in fact we have sand in our mouths, sand in our teeth, in our eyes and hair, on our floors, and sand, nothing but sand everywhere else. Water is very bad here. We can't drink it unless we hold our noses shut, for it smells bad enough to knock one down. I would rather give 25 cents for a glass of water out of the Schuylkill than drink this [?], and it had already given the diarrhea to a great many. Fish and Sea Shells are plenty here, and that is about it. We have to live on crackers, bacon and coffee here, and we can't go to bed at night with the hope of getting up dry in the morning, as the sea rises very high here. Sometimes it is known to be two feet high all over the shore, and we can't make the tents stand, for there is always a high wind, and the stakes will not hold in the sand. We are, however, quartered in some small wooden sheds which the rebels had erected for their accommodations, but which have got plenty of holes in from the shells of our fleet the time they captured the place. The way pieces of shell lay about here looks as if they came down like hail. Drilling goes very hard here, as we are always up to our knees in sand, and Gen. Williams is not liked at all, as he is entirely too hard on the men. He has them up at 4 o'clock in the morning, and in bed at 8 o'clock P.M., and then has drills every hour in the day. The guard must stand under arms from 6 A.M. to broad daylight, and the strictest observances must be held here, as the enemy are continually annoying us. They send the steamer Fanny which they captured up here in Pamlico Sound, to watch our movements, but she takes care not to come within gun range. I saw the fleet exchange shots with the enemy yesterday afternoon. Two of our gun boats had up the Chickamimico yesterday morning to scout, and in the afternoon the rebel steamer Cerlew came up, no doubt thinking the place was abandoned, and when about three miles off the Fort they fired a shell at us, but it was quickly responded to by a 32 pounder from the Fort. They exchanged shots several times, but they all fell short. The Rebels are in a bad way, as we have them entirely closed up, and the Inlet is entirely is our possession. But for all this I think 4 good gun boats could hold the place, and that the Government ought not to keep two regiments in such a miserable place. Men who are here and have been for the regular service say that this is the worst spot that exists, and if we stay here two months and they send us to the next worse place it will be a perfect Paradise. So if we once get used to this we will be able to stand any hardships whatever. What you read and hear about Hatteras Inlet, you can put down for true, as they can't make the place worse than it is. Our health so far is pretty good, but I am afraid it will not last long with such water and living. Gen. Wool says he will not keep us here longer than six weeks or two months, and I hope he will keep his word. We don't know whether we will go back to Fortress Monroe, or further South. The weather here in the daytime is as hot as it is on the 4th of July in Pottsville, but the nights are rather chilly. People that live here are fishermen, and the men and women are a long, lanky, dirty looking set. They say they are all Union, but they do that to keep from starving. We have not received the Journal for last Saturday, the 9th, yet, and a steamer only enters here once in ten days, so when the news comes it will be old. In fact we get no papers of any kind, and we would be very thankful to our friends if they would send them to us even if they were old, if it would be inconvenient.
Geo. H. Gressang
Letters Home: The 48th PA at Hatteras: Part 3
Wednesday, Nov. 18th 1861
We had a delightful trip down here. The sea was rather calm. We did not see much, as it was nearly dark when we left Fort Monroe; but we all enjoyed the trip. The steamer we came in was the S.R. Spaulding. The men were packed in pretty close between decks, but they seemed to enjoy it. We were quartered on deck. Just before leaving Camp Hamilton one of Capt. Pleasants' men died. His was name was Richards, and I believe he lived in Hamburg. [Daniel Reighard, Co. C, died 11/11/1861, 25 yrs. old, died at Fortress Monroe].
We will get no regular mail here, and of course, will miss our newspapers, but we hope you will endeavor to keep us posted up. The men are now busy carrying the boxes and other things from the vessel. She returns this afternoon, and this letter goes with her. There are some quantities of shells here, and quite handsome ones. Some of the men have gathered quite a number already. There is nothing however, but shells and sand here. One important thing we are deprived of here, and that is good water. The water is very offensive. Some of the boys have headed their letters Camp Misery, Sandy Bottom, etc., as yet we have not received our pay. All however, seem in as good spirits as can be expected. Hoping to have something more pleasing in my next,
I remain yours, respectively,
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Casting Call!
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Mystery. . .
Friday, March 7, 2008
A Regiment's Raw Data. . .
I analyzed the regiment's muster rolls and searched--page by page--through the 1860 Census Records, trying to link a soldier's muster roll information with their census records. Of the 1,861 soldiers who served for a time in the 48th, I was able to link, with absolute certainty, 657 soldiers. I was a little disappointed the number was so low, but still I believe it to be a good, representative sample.
Here are some of the things I discovered. . .
*The average age of the soldier in the 48th Pennsylvania was 24.95 years. The regiment's officers, when the 48th was first mustered, averaged 29.2 years of age.
Corporal John Humble, Co. G, 48th PA
*27.5% of the 48th's soldiers were listed as Heads of Households in the 1860 Census Records; 16.4% were boarders, residing with non-relatives, while the majority, 56.1%, lived with their parents or other relatives of the same surname.
*27.1% of the regiment was married in 1860, which is nearly identical to the percentage of heads of households; 72.9%, as far as I was able to determine, was single, or not married. 89% of the married men were also fathers. Of the 48th's deserters, 35% were married.
*70.9% of the regiment was born in the United States, while the remaining 29.1% were foreign-born. Of those foreign-born, 36.1% were born in Ireland; 31.4% were born in England and Wales; 17.9% were born in Germany; while 7.9% were born in Scotland. Here's an interesting stat: of those soldiers who served as substitutes, 59.4% were immigrants, while 50% of those men who were drafted/conscripted into the regiment were of foreign-birth.
*69.5% of the regiment's soldiers hailed from the coal mining towns and townships of Schuylkill County; the remaining 30.5% resided in the county's agricultural areas. It is interesting to note that of those soldiers who died of disease throughout the war, 40% hailed from these more rural, farming districts.
*The average total wealth of the soldiers, which includes both real estate and personal property valuations, was $916.95. The officers' average wealth was substantially higher, at $3,166.85. On the other hand, the average total wealth of those soldiers of the regiment who deserted was $408.77.
*Going hand-in-hand with wealth was a soldier's pre-war occupation. In the 48th, 32.1% of the soldiers were unskilled laborers (including coal miners, coal laborers, and day laborers). 22.5% of the regiment were skilled laborers (carpenters, tinsmiths, wheelwrights, printers, tanners, cabinetmakers, shoemakers, etc). Farmers constituted 15.8% of the regiment, while 13.5% were students. 10.8% of the regiment held "Professional," or white-collar positions (i.e. engineers, attorneys, teachers, clerks, etc).
Lieutenant Thomas Bohannon/Captain William Winlack/Lieutenant Joseph Fisher
Co. E, 48th PennsylvaniaSome interesting numbers that help us further discover a little bit more about the Civil War soldier. . .


text:
Skin Cancer Treatment in McDonough, GA
There Are Many Types of Skin Cancer, the Most Serious Being Melanoma. If Left Untreated This Type of Cancer Can Be Deadly. Don't Prolong Treatment & Schedule an Appointment With the Dermatologists at Bella Dermatology.
Skin cancer is a serious medical condition that requires an experienced physician to identify, and can easily be missed. If you think that you may be at risk for skin cancer or have identified a mole that you are worried about, then it is definitely time to consult a trained dermatologist. At Bella Dermatology in McDonough, GA our team of trained and skilled dermatologists focus on providing thorough and accurate medical services for identifying and treating skin cancer. We know that skin cancer is serious and can be a scary medical issue to deal with, which is why our team takes the time to provide excellent medical attention and makes the process less stressful for patients. Our dermatology clinic is conveniently located in McDonough and provides skincare treatment to the surrounding areas as well, all in the comfort of a state of the art clinic. We are open during flexible hours to suit our patients' busy schedules, and provide care to the surrounding areas as well.
A primary indicator of skin cancer is damaged skin cells that lead to tumors, which can look like moles. If you notice an abnormal mole at any time on your skin, it is important to get checked by a physician as soon as possible. Melanoma is the most serious type of skin cancer that can be fatal at times, and is often dark in color when it appears on the skin. At times, melanoma moles can appear purple or pink as well. The other common type of skin cancer that we often see at Bella Dermatology is basal cell carcinoma, which is slower growing and does not spread cells as commonly as melanoma does. Finally, squamous cell carcinoma is a similar type of skin cancer and both carcinomas can include symptoms of open sores, shiny nodules, and warts. If you believe that you may have a mole that requires medical consultation, then our skin specialists at Bella Dermatology in McDonough are ready to help you as soon as possible.
If Bella Dermatology sounds like the right solution for all of your skin care and skin cancer consultation needs, then we welcome you to schedule an appointment with us today. We have an expert team of dermatologists on site who can provide a wide variety of services to patients, all in the comfort of our clinic in McDonough. From skin cancer consultations to treatment, we have you covered at our clinic. Rather than waiting to receive an appointment time from a hospital, our clinic has the experienced physicians and dermatologists that you are looking for to take care of all of your questions. Please call us today for a consultation, and so that our specialists at Bella Dermatology can answer any questions that you may have.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Squad announced for Falsterbo FEI Nations Cup
27th Jun 2014
Rob Hoekstra, the World Class Showjumping Performance Manager has announced his squad of five that will be travelling to Falsterbo, Sweden for the sixth leg of the CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup competitions. This will be the second of four competitions within the series where Great Britain will be competing for crucial league points with the aim of assuring themselves a place in the final in addition to inclusion in next year's series.
The 5* International Show commences on Thursday 10th July 2014 and finishes on Sunday 13th July 2014 with the Nations Cup taking place on Friday 11th July at 14:30 hrs local time. The Grand Prix will then take place on Sunday 13th July 2014 at 14:30 hrs local time.
The squad selected is as follows:
Peter Charles MBE, from Alton, Hants with the 12 year-old bay mare Murka's Odie de Frevent who is jointly owned by Olga White and Team Murka. Earlier this year, Peter took Odie de Frevent to Oliva in Spain to start off the season. The combination was also selected for the squad that travelled to Rome for the third leg of the CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup competition.
Joe Clee, who is based in Belgium and Utamaro d'Ecaussines a 10 year old bay stallion owned by Ludwig Criel. This combination achieved a double clear Grand Prix win at the CSI3* in Lummen earlier on this year and they also posted strong performances as part of the Teams that competed in the 5* Nations Cup competitions at La Baule, France and Rotterdam, The Netherlands. The combination secured a double clear whilst contesting the Nations Cup in Rotterdam.
Jessie Drea, from Haywards Heath, West Sussex with Touchable, a 13 year-old chestnut mare owned by Lynne Humphries and Equine America. Jessie and Touchable were key members of the young British Team that won the CSIO 3* Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup in Odense, Denmark. The combination produced a tremendous result in Rotterdam earlier on this month whilst making their debut appearance on a 5* Nations Cup Team.
Spencer Roe, a World Class Development Programme rider, from Lincoln with his mother Sally's 11 year-old bay gelding Wonder Why with whom he finished Team 4th in the Young Rider European Championships last summer. Spencer and Wonder Why were part of the British team that won the CSIO 5* Furusiyya Nations Cup competition last month at St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Robert Whitaker, from Sidcup, Kent with his parents (John & Clare) 11 year-old brown stallion Catwalk IV with whom he jumped a double clear at their inaugural 5* Nations Cup last summer in Gijon. Robert and Catwalk IV recently won the Alltech Grand Prix for the Kingdom of Bahrain Trophy at the CSI Royal Windsor Horse Show. The combination was also part of the British team that won at St. Gallen, Switzerland.
Further information on the show and for results once the show is underway can be found by visiting www.falsterbohorseshow.com. Full information in respect of the Furusiyya FEI Nations Cup series can be found by visiting www.fei.org.
FEI TV will be showing live footage from the event. To access this please visitwww.feitv.org. The programme will also be shown at a later date on Eurosport and Horse & Country TV. Please visit www.britishshowjumping.co.uk and click on 'What's on TV' for broadcast times.
The British Showjumping Teams are supported by Exchequer and National Lottery funding via UK Sport.
The World Class Development Programme underpins World Class Performance and, together with the Equine Pathway, they comprise the Equestrian World Class Programme, incorporating the three Olympic sports of dressage, eventing, showjumping and the Paralympic sport of para-equestrian dressage. The Programme has been funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, through Exchequer and National Lottery funds, via UK Sport since 1998.


text:
About This Accommodation
Nyiragongo is just one of the reasons that Virunga is an active travelers dream. Imagine hiking up and then overnight next to the world's largest lava lake. The volcano's forested lower slopes are home to a variety of animals, including chimpanzees, monkeys, and bushbuck. Nyiragongo's summit rim is largely devoid of vegetation and is frequently dusted with snow. From the rim, visitors can peer down into a churning lava lake and see and hear hot gases exploding up though a mosaic of molten lava. Nyiragongo's eruptions are predictable making it safe for tourists and a once in a lifetime opportunity for active travelers.
Treks to the summit of Nyiragongo volcano begin at the Kibati patrol post, which is 30 minutes by car from Goma and less than a one hour from Mikeno Lodge. Park rangers lead all treks and porters are available for hire. The time required to reach the summit depends on the average fitness of each group, but typically takes 4 – 6 hours.
It is possible for fitter people to climb up and descend in one day, but most groups choose to overnight in basic accommodation available at the top. The shelters are essentially two-person tents inside small wooden structures, this is not a luxury overnight!
Trekkers are advised to bring raincoats and cold weather gear. Rain showers are a common occurrence on the climb up during the rainy season and temperatures at the summit can dip below 0°C/32°F.
Guests staying at the Mikeno Lodge can arrange packed meal service for the trip, and can rent warm weather gear, packs and sleeping bags if needed.


text:
I just finished reading the book "The Accidental Billionaires" by Ben Mezrich. The book provides great stories into the lives of the "founding fathers" of probably the most successful website on the Internet today – Facebook – although it wasn't a first mover. What amazed me the most about the book is how fast everything was happening.
Maybe once upon a time "First Mover Advantage" was important, that time I believe is long gone. Maybe it was important when building and shipping any product or service was extremely costly and time consuming. It was probably an important idea or theory for the Space Race in the 60s and 70s. I don't think it is all that important today.
|Image from http://www.flickr.com/photos/blackbutterfly/3051019058/
I think people should think more about the "Fast Mover Advantage" (I'm surprised there is no Wikipedia page on this today). The fast mover is able to counter all the hypothetical advantages associated with the first mover. Here is why:
First Mover gets to write the rules
True. They get to set the standards. At the beginning, these are the rules everybody gets to play with. However in a highly connected and digital world, the first mover needs to be fast. The market changes, and if the first mover isn't fast to realize that, the rules sadly only start to apply to the first mover; crippling them.
First Mover dominates distribution and scarce resources
Yes, if by distribution you mean trucks, trains and ships. This doesn't apply to the Internet. Its not scarce. Its open, its free, its a jungle, and there is no scarcity of customers. You can't conquer it, you can't beat it, you can only hope to own a niche in it; if you are fast enough. Online, your "distribution network" comes down to hitting that "publish" button to release your app, site, post, or tweet into the wild.
First Mover gets a head start on brand awareness
Yes, if you are building your brand on print, TV and radio. Building an online brand is a completely different beast. The Old Spice guy online commercials fed by questions on social networks like Twitter earlier this summer shows us that there is such a thing as "Fast Mover Advantage". For the first time in advertisement history, personalized ads were pumped out and broadcasted on Youtube over the course of a few weeks. It hasn't been done before and it wouldn't have been possible to do it if the agency wasn't allowed to be fast.
First Mover doesn't have to worry about switching costs and buyer loyalties
This is still a valid reason. Did Facebook have to invest tons of money to steal people from MySpace? Did Google from AltaVista? Did iPhone from Nokia? Switching costs still exist online and you would be dreaming to think you can steal users from Facebook. You can however, find a niche that compliments Facebook or targets a different audience all together. I think both the First Mover and the Fast Mover can have this advantage, even if the Fast Mover is late to the market. In Facebook's story, this didn't matter all that much. People joined the social network that their own friends were already on. Another example is Amazon.com. They weren't the first mover, unknowingly to many the first mover was books.com. Books.com today redirects to Barnes & Noble.
Stop worrying about being first, the benefits are hypothetical, and a lot of "firsts" are now out of business. Its the fast ones that are more fit to survive, and odds are you'll also eventually be first if you focus on being a fast mover.
Update August 29: Just found this this post on FastCompany He Who Moves First Finishes Last. This surprised me even more – its 10 years old. Why is "First Mover Advantage" still mentioned today?


text:
St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Tampa & Largo, FL
We Have All Door Styles & Most Door Brands That Are Available In Our Market
Practical Windows and Doors carries a full line of replacement doors from top manufacturers across the country. Our professional staff at Practical Windows and Doors will match your needs with the door that best meets them. Our replacement doors provide you, your family and your home with a wealth of protection including Intruder Protectio and Hurricane Protection while providing Energy Efficiency and Cost Savings every month.
Our line of replacement doors include the following:
- Replacement Doors available in uPVC Vinyl Frames
- Aluminum Impact and Non-Impact Doors
- Bypass Doors and Pocket Doors in all Sizes, Configurations and Glass Options
- French Doors
- Entry Door Systems
- Fiberglass Doors
- Aluminum, Steel Wood and Fiberglass Replacement Doors
- Full Glass, 3/4 Glass and 1/2 Glass Options
- Side Light Doors
- Front Doors Systems
- Sliding Glass Doors
At Practical Windows and Doors, we will show you your style, shape and materials options and help you decide on the door solution that's best for you. To get a better idea of available options, visit our partner web sites to view their catalong. We proudly sell and install replacement doors from ThermaTru Entry Door Systems, ThermaTru Patio Door Systems, Anderson Door Selector, PGT Door Types and Plaspro Product Line and Interactive Catalog.
If you would like a free, no obligation quote on replacement doors click here.
Call us today for a free quote at 727-545-4800.
Request Free Consultation
Fill out a simple online form to receive a free in-home consultation.
Request a Callback
Fill in the form below to request a callback.


text:
Ebru Ertem
Experienced, qualified, registered and insured medical herbalist and acupuncturist. Professional and caring therapist.
Experienced, qualified, registered and insured medical herbalist and acupuncturist. Professional and caring therapist.
Botanica Medica provides professional advice and herbal medicines for a wide range of health problems. These two apothecaries have been helping thousands of people recover their health for over 10 years. Over the counter or private consultations.
Louise has been in the field of natural health and beauty for over ten years - graduating as a Medical Herbalist from the University of Westminster and working with some of the UK's leading organic health brands and complementary therapy colleges.
Medical herbalist practising in Stanmore, Middlesex. BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine. Member of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Senior Associate of The RSM - Royal Society of Medicine 28 yrs experience
My name is Vanessa and I have been involved in the study and use of medicinal plants for over 10 years. My journey began with a foundation course in natural medicine where I was lucky enough to explore such special places as the Springhead Trust in...
Welcome to Billericay Herbal Medicine! I am Heidi, a fully qualified medical herbalist practising in the Billericay, Essex area. Medical herbalists approach illness in a holistic way - we look for the underlying cause of the ailment rather than just...
Sophia is a qualified Medical Herbalist, having graduated from Middlesex University in 2015. She has a passion for herbs and their therapeutic benefits in preventing and treating a wide range of health conditions. Sophia provides in-depth...
Alice Bettany is a qualified Western Herbalist practicing in the Sheffield park/Uckfield/East Hoathly areas in East Sussex. Alice makes quarterly, seasonal herb boxes with hand-made herbal products plus information packs as a home herbal study.
Andrea is dedicated to her work as a Medical Herbalist and will ensure that you leave the consultation with a real sense that you have been listened to and understood. Many people report back that they feel better even before taking the wonderful...
For the most accurate results, please enter a full postcode into the search box so we can determine your exact location. If you type in a town name or the first part of a postcode the results will be ordered by distance from the centre of that town.
* Calls to 03 numbers cost the same as calling an 01 or 02 number and count towards any inclusive minutes in the same way as 01 and 02 calls.
Get our free monthly e-magazine straight to your inbox
Find out more at happiful.com


text:
Weekly Schedule
Wednesday 2/14: Wrestling vs. Lycoming: 7 p.m. * Live Video
Wednesday 2/14: Swimming & Diving at AMCC Championships at Penn State Behrend: 6 p.m.
Thursday 2/15: Swimming & Diving at AMCC Championships at Penn State Behrend: 10 a.m. Prelims/1 p.m. Diving/6 p.m. Finals
Thursday 2/15: Lacrosse vs. Mercyhurst North East: 5 p.m. * Scrimmage *
Friday 2/16: Swimming & Diving at AMCC Championships at Penn State Behrend: 10 a.m. Prelims/1 p.m. Diving/6 p.m. Finals
Friday 2/16: Men's Basketball vs. Morrisville: 6 p.m. * Live Video * Live Stats
Saturday 2/17: Swimming & Diving at AMCC Championships at Penn State Behrend: 10 a.m. Prelims/1 p.m. Diving/6 p.m. Finals
Saturday 2/17: Indoor Track & Field at Brockport: 10 a.m.
Saturday 2/17: Women's Basketball at SUNY Canton: 2 p.m. * Live Video * Live Stats
Saturday 2/17: Men's Basketball at SUNY Canton 4 p.m. * Live Video * Live Stats
Make sure to follow Alfred State athletics at www.alfredstateathletics.com for the latest news, statistics, and schedules.
Also follow athletics on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook
Team Updates
Men's Basketball: 15-8
The Pioneers were 2-1 this past week. They lost a tight 76-70 contest at Villa Maria and then won a pair of home contests, 83-66 over SUNY Delhi and 53-39 over SUNY Delhi.
Alexshay Pearce (Rochester/Charlotte) led the team with 43 points and 21 rebounds and Dante Jordan (New York/Law & Public) added 35 points and 21 rebounds. Tahaij Lewis (Rochester/Greece Olympia) chipped in 22 points, Robbie Adams (Jasper Troupsburg) had 21 points, and Tyler Elliott (Perry) and Juwan Toliver (Buffalo/McKinley) each had 20 points.
The Pioneers shot 42.2% from the field and held their opponents to 32.1% for the week. They also continued to be dominant on the boards with a 146 to 113 advantage.
The 2017-18 team now has the most victories in a season since the 2008-09 season.
Women's Basketball: 9-12
The Pioneers were 3-0 on the week with a 87-84 win over Villa Maria, a 66-57 win over SUNY Delhi, and a 64-46 win over SUNY Canton.
Catherine Bialecki (Alfred Almond) had another big week as she scored 68 points, grabbed 41 rebounds, and blocked 12 shots. Janae Gibson (Bronx/Pelham Prep) scored 47 points and grabbed 45 rebounds while Kelsey Shaulis (South Seneca) chipped in 38 points. April Acosta (Bronx/Evander Childs) passed out 15 assists this week while Michayla Salatel (Geneseo) passed out 12.
The Pioneers shot 39.7% from the field for the week and held a 99 to 91 advantage on the boards. They also forced their opponents into 57 turnovers.
Wrestling: 7-7, 5th at USCAA Championships
The Alfred State wrestling team finished 5th out of 13 teams at the USCAA Championships held at Penn State on Sunday. Four Pioneers placed in the top four in the event.
George Van Valen (Ithaca) won the 184 lb. weight class with a dominating performance. He pinned Devon Meredith in his quarterfinal match, pinned Sam Soloman (Alderson Broadus) in the semifinals, and earned a 16-0 tech fall over Jake Paulson (Penn State Behrend) in the finals. Van Valen is now 33-1 on the season.
Brandon Whitacre (Jamestown) was 3rd in the 197 lb. bracket. He pinned Nate Grygo (Pitt Wrestling Club) in his opening round match but fell in the quarterfinals to William Graham (Apprentice). In the consolation bracket he was able to pin Doug Their (PSU Wrestling Club), and Marqus Young (Kent State Tuscarawas) to advance to the 3rd place match. He earned a medical forfeit to claim 3rd place.
Ryan Mattison (Brockport) finished 3rd in the heavyweight bracket. He pinned Shakeem Lassiter in his opening match but fell in the quarterfinals. He battled back with a 7-1 win over Lassiter and then pinned David Platon (Pitt Wrestling Club) in the 3rd place match.
Patrick Lehman (Marathon) was 2-2 on the day and took 4th place at 125 lbs. He earned a pair of victories over Dan Bertram (Penn State Mont Alto) on the day, 15-0 and victory by fall.
Apprentice took the team title with 182.5 points followed by Alderson Broaddus (107.5), Kent State Tuscarawas (79.5), Penn State Wrestling Club (77.5), and Alfred State (75.5).
Swimming & Diving: Women 5-2, Men 1-5
The swimming & diving team had the week off as they prepared for the 2018 AMCC Championships this week at Penn State Behrend. The event starts Wednesday evening and continues Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Follow all the action at: http://psblions.com/sports/mswimdive/2017-18/AMCC_Championship
Indoor Track & Field:
The Pioneers split their team this week as part of the team competed at Boston University and the rest of the team competed at Houghton.
At Boston University in a stacked field, Paul Kemsley (Lancaster) broke his own school record for the second straight week in the weight throw with a toss of 16.12 m. He also registered a season best toss of 14.48 m in the shot put. Anders Presthus (Lansing) qualified for ECAC's with a toss of 15.12 m in the weight throw and tossed the shot put 12.92 m. Zach Curran (Williamson) was 11th in the pole vault with a leap of 4.50 m. while Nate Robertson (Hamburg) had a personal best in the 400 finishing in 52.73.
On the women's side, Sophie Gonzalez continued to impress during her freshmen season. She ran the 60 m in 8.38 and the 200 m in 26.93. Cassidy McCourt (Buffalo/Emerson) had a season best performance in the 400 m finishing in 1:08.71.
At Houghton, Ryan Lohr (West Seneca) was 7th in the 5,000 (18:01.06) while teammates Joe Kretschmar (Phoenix, AZ) was 8th (19:20.46), and Conrad Kroll (Westtown/Minisink Valley) was 9th (19:30.37). Tim Berry (Midlakes) was 7th in the 60 m hurdles (9.99) and Alex Brown (Wellsville) was 8th (10.43). Joe Richardson(Geneva) was 8th in the high jump (1.68 m) and Chadwick Ekeigwe (Spring Valley/Ramapo) was 8th in the 400 m (53.79). The 4x800 relay team of Caleb Boyce-Wright (Cheektowaga/John Kennedy), Lohr, Kroll, and Kretschmar was 2nd in 9:27.43 while the 4x200 relay team of Madel Green, Fidelis Olom, Eric Zamor (New York/Ramapo), and Ian Cooke(Valatie/Ichabod Crane) finished in 5th in 1:41.27.
On the women's side, Emily Brigman (Lancaster) was 8th in the 60 m hurdles (11.06 in the finals and 10.68 in the prelims) and 10th in the high jump (1.38 m) to lead the women. Holly Fiore (Niagara Falls) was 11th in the long jump (4.48 m) while Shannon Shirley was 14th in the 60 m dash (8.93).
Western Equestrian: Two Reserve Hi-Point Honors
The Western Equestrian team had another strong showing at their final regular season show at Alfred University on Saturday. The Pioneers earned Reserve Hi-Point honors at both the morning and afternoon show.
Meagan Castoro (Syosset) and Rachel von Hagn (Bath) won top honors in both the AM and PM show. Castoro won 1st in the Beginner competition in the AM and then took 1st in the PM show in Intermediate I. von Hagn won 1st in Advanced competition in both shows. Caylen Bedow (Fillmore) was 1st in Intermediate 2 in the PM show after finishing 2nd in the morning show while Jamie Fredenburg (Fabius Pompey) was 2nd in Intermediate 2 in the AM show and claimed 1st in the PM show.
Four Pioneers, Castoro (Beginner), Fredenburg and Bedow (Intermediate 2) and Rachel McNeal (Open Horsemanship), qualified for the Regionals during the day of competition.


text: Yanlord River Bay Town Tower, close to the Olympic Stadium, covers 350,000 sqm, with apartments ranging from 90 sqm to 200 sqm. It is a composite area including apartments as well as entertainment and leisure. The landscape design is of an international level and well illustrates the water and ecological environment; along with humane atmosphere, complete living facilities and convenient transportation, this area is a very attractive option.


text:
Exclusive service area for local authorities, bureaux and voluntary agencies.
The NHAS has produced a brochure explaining more about what we do and our work: NHAS brochure (being updated)
This page includes information on Mortgage Arrears and Assisted Voluntary Sale (AVS).
Factsheets cover Benefit Cap, Bedroom Tax, Housing benefit (under 35s), Tenancy deposit schemes, illegal eviction and much more.
Alongside our monthly e-bulletins, and bi-monthly Housing Matters, members have access to further resources and toolkits on key areas in housing.


text:
If you prefer the comfort of your hotel or home, we will be pleased to offer you the comfort service and get the girl to your place.
If you have not decide yet, dont worry. Our friendly staff helps you with the ideal choice for your evening.
Tel: +420 721 463 713
Tel: +420 519 510 192 after 7 p.m.


text:
Tulip – Flower Shop & Gardening Service WordPress Theme
Tulip – Flower Shop and Gardening Service WordPress Theme is a theme for flower shops, gardening services, decor, gift shops and other similar websites. It is a beautifully designed WordPress theme with highly niche-specific design that provides a great user experience. This theme is compatible with all modern mobile devices. A very well designed theme with complete WooCommerce page templates, about, services, blog, gallery and testimonial pages.
Theme Features
- Responsive Design Based on Twitter Bootstrap
- Visual composer Pagebuilder $34 Value
- LayerSlider $17 Value
- Ajax Login and Sign Up
- Multiple Elements Styles
- Shortcode Panel with many variations
One Click Dummy Installation
- Default Menu
- Posts and Widgets
- Default Slider
- All Pages
- All Theme and Widgets Settings
- Store Products & Pages
Theme Options Panel
- Logo Management and Favicon Management
- Default Settings with Default Search, Archives and Category Listing
- Color Scheme Management
- Footer Settings & Multiple Footer Styles
- Custom Style and Script Editor Field
- Copyright Text
- Font Management and Typekit Option Included
- 800+ Google Fonts to Choose From
Multiple Content Elements
- Multiple Product Layouts
- Blog Listing
- Team Listing
- Gallery Listing, 2,3,4 Column
- Multiple gallery styles
- Popular Posts
- Testimonials
Blog and Post Formats Layouts
- Blog Full Width
- Blog Right Sidebar
- Blog Left Sidebar
- Post Full Width
- Post Right Sidebar
- Post Left Sidebar
- Post Type Image
- Post Type Audio
- Post Type YouTube
- Post Type Vimeo
- Post Type Slider
Much more…
- Fully WPML Compatible – Translation Ready With mo/po Files
- Valid HTML5 Code
- Cross-browser Compatible
- Clean Design
= v1.0 - 15-JUN-2016 = * Initial Release


text:
Welcome to the Herd!
Parent and Family Newsletter Sept, '17
We Are... #SonsofMarshall #DaughtersofMarshall
A Message from the Vice President for Student Affairs, Cedric Gathings
It is September and that means the start of another great school year at Marshall University and we are so excited! Whether you are the family of a new or returning Son or Daughter of Marshall, we hope you and your family find everything you need this year. If you have any questions, ask! Our friendly Student Affairs staff is always ready to help you and our students with anything and everything Marshall.
This year, we want our students to get more involved and YOU can help us achieve that goal! Encourage your student to sign up for one of our 200 + student organizations and attend the variety of student-driven events on campus. We have rolled out a brand new tool to help your child get more involved with the Thundering Herd community. Herdlink can connect our students to a wealth of student organizations and activities. Be it a 5K Walk/Run, community service project, or a planned day at Cedar Point Amusement Park, our Sons and Daughters of Marshall can find it on Herdlink and get involved!
This fall we look forward to an amazing Homecoming Week (October 9-14) full of events and host to our annual Family weekend! (register at www.marshall.edu/parents) The week will be accented by the annual Homecoming Parade through Huntington, the Thundering Herd - Vs. - Old Dominion football game, a soccer match between our boys and the Kentucky Wild Cats and more!
Be sure to follow us on Twitter and Facebook for updates throughout the school year! Use the #MarshallUFamily and #SonsofMarshall / #DaughtersofMarshall to show your Herd Pride!
We are looking forward to a great year of learning, growing and fun! Remember to ask if you have any questions at all. Go Herd!
5 tips to help your student transition successfully to Marshall
1. Become a Pro at Time Management
· At first glance it will seem like they have all the time in the world to complete their readings and assignments—not true! Encourage your student to start scheduling time for homework from day one.
· Use a planner. Write everything down. Trust us, they will thank you later!
2. Master the Art of Self Advocacy
· There is a resource on Marshall's campus for everything your student will need! Health Services, Tutoring Services, Counseling Center, Writing Center, Career Services, and so many more! – just ask and we'll get them connected to the right resource!
· Marshall University has a Code of Conduct with the rights and responsibilities and an Undergraduate Catalog that tells your student anything they need to know about policies and academic information.
3. Create a Professional & Social Network (Get Involved)!
· A student's network should consist of peers (study groups!), their advisor (so many courses!), their professors (the key to success in each class!), and the Student Affairs Advocate and Success Specialist (any questions you or your student have).
· Creating a network is vital to success in college so that they get the support, help, and guidance needed to cross the finish line and be successful every semester.
· Encourage your student to get involved in one club or organization on campus. There is something for everyone. They can visit the Office of Student Activities and the Office of Student Involvement for more information. They can visit HerdLink https://marshall.campuslabs.com/engage/ to discover opportunities.
4. Improve Their Study Skills
· No one is born with superior study skills—they have to learn them!
· Textbook reading, listening, note-taking, test preparation and test taking are all areas that require a specific skill set to be successful.
· Encourage your student to reach out to the Student Advocate & Success Specialist at email@example.com to work on a success plan.
5. Know your Goals
· Think beyond today. Set goals for the semester, the year, and their career!
· When you do not have goals, your motivation will quickly decline. Students should set a academic and professional goals.
· Utilize the Career Services Center, find a professional mentor, and a personal mentor.
For more information on how to help your student successfully transition to college, contact Michelle Barbour in the office of Student Advocacy and Success at firstname.lastname@example.com
Meet Dr. Avinandan "Avi" Mukherjee,
Dean of the College of Business
Dr. Avinandan "Avi" Mukherjee has been appointed dean of the university's Lewis College of Business. Most recently, Dr. Mukherjee served as dean of the College of Business and professor of marketing and international business at Clayton State University in Atlanta. In his previous role, Mukherjee has overseen robust growth in enrollment and endowments; the creation of a number of new international partnerships; and successful five-year Maintenance of Accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) International. He also established a new administrative structure; seven new academic programs, including M.B.A. concentrations in human resource leadership and sports and entertainment management, as well as executive development programs and post-MBA certificates.
He also has a uniquely international academic and professional background, having studied in four countries and taught in 10. He has published a book and more than 100 scholarly articles in leading peer-reviewed journals. His published research has been cited more than 3,000 times. He also is the founding editor-in-chief of the International Journal of Pharmaceutical and Healthcare Marketing published by Emerald. He has served on corporate and chamber boards, directed executive development programs and consulted with companies in the U.S., U.K., Denmark, India, Bangladesh, Singapore and Malaysia.
Mukherjee's international background and experience will be beneficial to the college and will add an extra dimension to Marshall's ability to recruit international students and faculty members. Mukherjee said, "I am honored and delighted to be selected as dean of the Lewis College of Business, and am truly excited about this new leadership opportunity. What especially attracted me to Marshall is the strong legacy, the visionary leadership of President [Jerome] Gilbert, successful alumni, a symbiotic town-gown relationship and the 'We Are Marshall school spirit'.
Prior to serving as dean at Clayton State, Mukherjee was chairman of the marketing department in the School of Business at Montclair State University in New Jersey.
He has been a visiting faculty at Rutgers Business School, New Jersey Institute of Technology, INSEAD, Copenhagen Business School, ESC Toulouse (now Toulouse Business School) and Kathmandu University, among others. He earned his Ph.D. in marketing at the Indian Institute of Management in Ahmedabad, India, which is consistently ranked among the top 100 business schools in the world. Part of his doctoral work was conducted at the ESSEC Business School in Paris and his research was affiliated with the International Motor Vehicle Program of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management. He completed the prestigious ITP program from IMD Lausanne, Switzerland, and the Management and Leadership in Education (MLE) Program from Harvard University.
Student Services Highlight: The Marshall University Counseling Center
Marshall University's Counseling Center is committed to providing you with the opportunity to explore concerns with a professional counselor in a confidential setting. We offer services to help you attain both personal and academic goals. Services may include, but are not limited to, counseling focused on mental health symptoms such as depression and anxiety, including test anxiety, stress management, conflict resolution, anger management, and relationship concerns. The center recognizes the college years are a time of accelerated growth, significant challenges, and considerable stress. We are here to help you manage the variety of concerns that may arise during your college career.
By Appointment: Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
We recommend you make an appointment with the
Counseling Center to insure a counseling professional will be available to discuss your concerns.
Walk-In Hours: Monday-Friday 1 – 4 p.m.
During walk-in hours, students are seen on a first-come, first-served basis. A counselor will work with you to determine your needs and the most appropriate intervention.
Emergency/Crisis Counseling: In the event of an
emergency, an Marshall University Counseling Center staff member is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached by call 304-696-3111 during regular office hours or by contacting the Marshall University Police Department at 304-696-4357 outside of office hours.
Marshall Artist Series Announces Upcoming Season
The 81st season of the Marshall Artists Series will include Stephen Stills and Judy Collins; Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt; the Yonder Mountain String Band; Broadway's smash hits "Kinky Boots," "Chicago" and "A Night With Janis Joplin"; and more. The deadline to purchase or renew season ticket packages is Friday, Aug. 4.
"Thanks to our strategic partnerships with businesses like Cabell Huntington Hospital and St. Mary's Medical Center, we are able to propel arts and education for generations to come," said Penny Watkins, executive director of the Marshall Artists Series. "We are thankful for the vision, commitment and investment our partners make to help our young people and community at large continue to grow as global thinkers."
Created in 1936 by Marshall University to educate, enrich, expose and entertain, the Marshall Artists Series has always been at the forefront in presenting arts and entertainment, said Angela Jones, director of external affairs and marketing of the series.
"In fact, we are the second oldest organization of its kind in the United States," she said. "At 81 years old, the Marshall Artists Series is resilient and continually operates with an entrepreneurial mindset. This has allowed us to create jobs, drive tourism and bring educational opportunities to over 6,000 school children and over 7500 university students – free of charge – to our performances each year. We are still innovating and there is no end in sight."
"Our 2017 – 2018 lineup is a music lover's dream," Watkins said. "We have rock, folk, jazz, swing, country, bluegrass and more, rolled into one incredible musical journey, from folk legends Stephen Stills and Judy Collins, to singer-songwriters Lyle Lovett and John Hiatt in an acoustic evening, to pop hitmaker Five For Fighting performing along with a string quartet. Hip bluegrass innovators Yonder Mountain String Band will break the boundaries of what the word 'bluegrass' means. We have the best of Broadway musicals, including 'Kinky Boots,', 'Chicago,' 'A Night with Janis Joplin' and the new Broadway hit based on the history of the beloved hymn, 'Amazing Grace.' The State Ballet Theater of Russia makes a much-anticipated return visit with the beloved ballet, 'Sleeping Beauty.' Additionally, 'A Charlie Brown Christmas Live On Stage' will bring the Peanuts gang to life just in time for the holidays. Plus, country music's Maren Morris brings her HERO Tour to Huntington."
Marshall Artist Series Dates:
Sept. 20 - Leslie Jones 7:30 p.m. - Keith Albee Performing Arts Center
Sept. 21-24 - Fall International Film Festival
Oct. 2 - Stephen Stills and Judy Collins 7:30 p.m. - Keith Albee Performing Arts Center
Oct. 12 - Maren Morris 8:00 p.m. - Keith Albee Performing Arts Center
Oct 26 - Kinky Boots 7:30 p.m. - Keith Albee Performing Arts Center
Come Cheer The Thundering Herd to Victory!
September Events
Sept. 16 - vs Kent State 6:30 p.m. - Joan C. Edwards Stadium
Sept. 30 - @ Cincinnati - Time TBA - Cincinnati, OH
Mens Soccer:
Sept. 13 - vs Eastern Illinois 5:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Sept. 16 - vs South Carolina 1:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Sept. 20 - @ Northern Kentucky 7:00 p.m. - Kentucky
Sept. 26 - @ Fort Wayne 5:00 p.m. - Fort Wayne, IN
Sept. 30 - vs New Mexico 7:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Womens Soccer:
Sept. 15 - @ UNC Charlotte 7:00 p.m. - Charlotte
Sept. 17 - @ High Point 1:00 p.m. - High Point, NC
Sept. 21 - vs North Texas 7:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Sept. 24 - vs Southern Miss 1:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Sept. 29 - vs Louisiana Tech 7:00 p.m. - Hoops Family Field
Academic Calendar
Application for December graduation due in academic dean's office
September 22, Friday
Last Day to Drop 1st 8 Weeks Courses
October 2, Monday
Final draft of thesis/dissertation delivered to committee chair
October 9, Monday, Noon
Freshmen/Sophomore midterm grades due
October 11, Wednesday
1st 8 weeks courses end
October 12, Thursday
2nd 8 weeks courses begin
October 23, Monday
Students should schedule appointments with advisors
to prepare for advance registration.
(Required for students who have mandatory advising holds)
October 27, Friday
Last day to drop a full semester individual course
October 30, Monday
Recommended date to apply for May 2017 graduation
October 30, Monday - December 8, Friday
Complete withdrawals only


text:
Many people head to the beach to relax and sunbathe, but sometimes you want to do much more than just sit when you are on the beach. Luckily, there are plenty of easy and inexpensive ways to keep active on the beach that go beyond just swimming or playing in the ocean. You can play these games in between swimming or enjoying other water sports, spend the whole time playing these games, or just get a little activity before catching up on your beach reading. One of the best benefits of playing these games on the beach is that if you get too hot, you can always go for a quick dip in the water.
Playing with a Frisbee on the beach is a simple and inexpensive way to stay active that has several options. You can just simply toss the Frisbee between people, or you can play Frisbee games, such as Frisbee golf and ultimate Frisbee. You can create a Frisbee golf course by simply pointing out particular locations to be the "holes." Then, you compete to see who can get the Frisbee to the goal in the fewest throws. If you want to be really active, start a game of ultimate Frisbee, a game similar to soccer that uses a Frisbee instead of a ball.
Beach volleyball is a popular activity, so many beaches have volleyball courts on which to play. You can also find kits in the store to purchase to make your own court on the sand. If you do not want to use a court, you can also just volley the ball back and forth without using a net.
Paddle Ball
Paddle ball is another classic beach game. You can find paddle ball sets in many stores, and they are inexpensive. It is a simple game, as all you do is just hit the ball back and forth, so even children can enjoy playing it. If you have enough paddles, you can play in teams. Paddle ball can be a low-impact game for those who just want a little activity, or it can become a very intense activity if you want more of a workout.
Bocce Ball
The classic lawn game bocce ball can also be enjoyed on the beach. You will have to buy a bocce ball set, but they are inexpensive and do not take much room in your car to carry them to the beach. The game is simple for everyone to play, even children. It is a relaxing game that will keep you active, without wearing you out.
Build a Sandcastle
Another idea to keep active at the beach is to build a sandcastle. It may not seem like this is much of a workout, but it takes a lot more work than you think to build a sandcastle. When you build a sandcastle, you often dig and perform other actions that get your body moving. You will be getting physical activity without even feeling like you are working out. It is a fun and creative way to get off your beach chair and moving, while still feeling like you are relaxing and enjoying the day.
There are plenty of opportunities on the beach to do more than just lie in the sun and read all day. Whether you want to swim or play water sports, just take a stroll along the beach, or enjoy one of these five activities, you can have a fun day at the beach with the level of activity you want. These activities are enjoyable for people of all ages, so whether you are spending the day with your family or just your friends, you can have use these ideas to have fun.
photo credit: Moyan_Brenn via photopin cc


text:
Because we have a long history of expertise in IoT engineering services, we are able to help our customers quickly and intelligently develop future-ready IoT technology solutions.
We use cookies to provide you with a better on site experience. You can read more about our use of cookies in our Cookies Policy.
Click OK to continue browsing the GlobalLogic site. Be aware you can disable Cookies at any time.


text:
Logistics support is an ongoing project that requires time and patience to set up properly. If your main business is not logistics, ensuring your merchandise gets to where it needs to go every time can become a challenge. The logistics support team at Outsourced have the capabilities and resources to improve your supply chain process, lower supply chain costs and even improve your customer experience. Along with improving customer experience, effective supply chain management can help you generate more sales and greater profits.
Logistical support specialists are able to minimize the frequency of mistakes and risks involved in planning that goes along with logistics and supply chain management. Our logistical support team can help you to oversee the entire process and ensure the management of your supply chain is controlled and well managed.
The team at Outsourced have the equipment, qualifications and experience to manage your supply chain at fraction of the cost without having to compromise on quality. Affordability isn't the only advantage to outsourcing your logistical support process, having access to our offshore team gives you flexibility when you need it as well as the ability to scale up and down as your business needs change.
Manage your resources smarter and contact the team at Outsourced to work with our logistics support team. The only regret you will have is that you didn't do it sooner.
Hire Dedicated Offshore Web Developers and save up to 70% compared to hiring locally.
happy client testimonials
extension of our company
"We have been so happy with the people they have brought on board we have decide to expand the operation. This is testament to the flexibility and determination of the Outsourced team who have been more like an extension of our company rather than a 3rd party."
incredibly helpful
"Outsourced have been an enormous support and very patient as we progress down the outsourcing path. They have integrated perfectly into our team and with all interactions with Outsourced staff we have found them to be incredibly helpful and accommodating."
high quality
"I want to stress that we have greatly appreciated the services of Outsourced, the service has been exemplary and the work high quality; the staff have been a pleasure to work with. We would like to retain an ongoing relationship with Outsourced."


text:
Politwoops preserves its 1.1 million tweets with the Internet Archive
The duplicity of politicians endureth forever.
Amazon founder's Blue Origin moves into Cape Canaveral
The Amazon founder wants to shoulder up to the big boys.
Massacre threats against U of Toronto's female students stun community
Toronto Police call them 'not credible.'
How hacked satellites could be the next great hardware vulnerability
Hackers are setting their sights high.
Oregon judge faces charges for refusing to marry gay couples
The state is also investigating him for hanging a portrait of Adolf Hitler.
Meet Boeing's new spaceship, the Starliner
It's all bubble windows and space champagne from here on out
Australian sheep that went unsheared for 6 years produces record amount of wool
Get a haircut, hippy.
Hackers hit conservative think tank that slammed Obama for OPM hack
The group is trying to tamp down concerns over the data that hackers accessed.
Pentagon to launch $175 million wearable tech program
Industry, education, local governments, and the military join forces.


text:
- Home
- Community
- Live Well Goodhue County
- Partner Stories
- School Stories
- Hokki Stools Make a Difference
Hokki Stools Make a Difference
Active Living in Schools Partner Story:
Hokki Stools make a difference at Tower View Alternative School.
With grant funding from Live Well Goodhue County, Hokki Stools were purchased for classrooms at Tower View Alternative School.
Seating options historically required that students sit stationary during their learning. Students have seven 50-minute class periods with only five minutes of passing time to incorporate movement into their day. The Hokki Stools are allowing students to incorporate movement into their learning while still engaging in the learning process and without causing disruption to peers around them.
The aim was to change the environment in which the students learn. The idea to purchase these stools came from a student who, at his intake meeting, spoke to his need to incorporate movement and fidgeting into his learning environment. He shared with us how in his current educational setting he gets up, moves about the classroom, and how he used stability balls for seating. As a result of these activities, he was able to better focus on his learning.
While we are finding that the students benefit from the tools, staff also see a benefit. Tower View is predicated on one to one instruction between staff members and students. Staff has found that they are able to easily move a Hokki to close proximity with students thus supporting the aim of changing the environment in which students learn. Proximity supports student learning. Ease of access supports student learning by allowing quicker response times from the staff.
An example of how the stools are working:
Student X works a job to support his family. At times he needs to rest, yet, he's still dedicated to his education. When overly tired he uses the Hokki stool to support staying awake to finish his work. Falling asleep would mean falling off the stool.
Teacher testimonial:
"I had a student that had an incredibly difficult time focusing in class. I suggested she try a blue rocker [Hokki stool] chair. Since beginning use, I've noticed increased work production and a greater focus on her part. The chair allows her to move while working - they are great!"
Read Active Living Partner Stories
Read Healthy Eating Partner Stories
Read Child Care Partner Stories
Read Schools Partner Stories
Live Well Goodhue County is supported by the Statewide Health Improvement Partnership, Minnesota Department of Health
David Anderson, Coordinator
Goodhue County Health & Human Services, Public Health Division
426 West Avenue, Red Wing, MN 55066
651-385-6148 | email


text:
But there was something strange about it. All the letter t's following an apostrophe were highlighted. Here's a screen shot:
Yet, if I typed the exact same URL into Firefox the highlighted t's were not there. Odd. Since the URL was there this had to be something inside the HTTP headers sent when I was clicking through from Google.
I fired up HTTPFox and watched the transaction. Here's a screen shot of the HTTP headers of the GET request for his page. The interesting thing to look at is the Referer header.
It immediately jumped out to me that one of the parameters was aq=t. Looked to me like something on his blog was reading that parameter and using it to highlight. Poking around I discovered that his site is written using WordPress and there's a plugin for WordPress (that hasn't been updated for years) that's intended to highlight search terms when the visitor comes from a search engine.
Looking into the source of his web page it looked from the CSS like he was using that plugin. So I downloaded the source of the plugin and took a look. There's a bug in the way in which it extracts the query parameters from the Referer header for Google.
Here's the code:
$query_terms = preg_replace('/^.*q=([^&]+)&?.*$/i','$1',
That regular expression is buggy. It's looking for the right-most instance of a string that begins q= followed by anything other than the & symbol or the end of the Referer header. It's getting the right-most because the ^.* at the beginning means skip over anything from the start of the Referer header until you find q= and be greedy about it: skip over as much stuff as possible.
In the Referer string that are two parameters with q= in them. The first one is the correct one, the second one is the aq=. Since the regular expression isn't written to check that before the q= there's a ? or & it gets the wrong one.
I did a bunch of tests with wget to confirm that I'm right. It's a bug.
The aq=t parameter was added in 2006, here are the details. It's only present when you use the Firefox Google search box. Unfortunately, the plugin hasn't been updated since 2005.
It can be fixed by changing that line above to:
$query_terms = preg_replace('/^.*[\?&]q=([^&]+)&?.*$/i','$1',
But the right thing to do here is to rewrite this so that it didn't use regular expressions at all. After all, PHP has parse_url and parse_str functions that can do all the URL and query string parsing for you.


text:
Designing User-Interfaces for Virtual Reality
An introductory look into spatial design and typography
his article is based off a lecture series from September 2016 discussing the implications of designing interfaces without physical constraints and the design challenges inherent with a new platform.
Over the last ten years, I've designed digital products for every type of screen size and input, from mobile phones to twenty-foot interactive displays. While different screen sizes have their benefits and drawbacks, they all followed similar design fundamentals: a two-dimensional surface, constrained borders and click-based methods for input. Last year, our agency started designing applications and experiences for virtual reality. Within the first week, we realized that designing for virtual reality would be vastly different from any type of screen we've used before.
Our early design tests were unusable and content often felt "out of reach" for the users. Research into methods of designing interfaces for VR came up short, and most basic resources are still lacking today. The big players in VR — Google, Disney, Microsoft — all have different methods of interacting with objects and few strides have been made in text legibility or navigation.
The first experiments at the agency were for a client project, so we had to move quickly and come to answers that could work across device types. Our client was building a platform for the music industry to view 360° videos — concerts, music videos, interviews, etc — on both mobile and PC VR systems. We were tasked with creating the brand and the interface across these different systems. To create the interface, we needed to understand how people would watch videos in VR, and how they should interact with the application before, during and after the video plays.
Before moving into designing within virtual space, we sketched out all of the content we'd need on a given screen and found that the information would all be really light: titles, a little information about the content, and controls for the video. With videos and photos as the entire background, users didn't need to read a lot of content to understand where they were — they just needed signs pointing them in the right direction. With such light content, we thought about the interface as more of way-finding signage akin to environmental or spatial design.
This model that interfaces within a three-dimensional space could be seen as posters, wall-art, or signs changed everything for us. We could place things around the user at different sizes, and let them look around the space to navigate the application just like navigating a large building or city block.
Our research turned to the history of road signs and urban navigation to understand how scale, distance and contrast affects the viewer and their ability to process information. We came to view virtual reality as a "real" place where items occupy physical space within the scene. From looking at the typography of highway signs throughout the twentieth century, we gravitated towards type that was meant to be viewed and understood quickly in short bursts.
Along with other sans serif type used in signage, like Freeway, Clearview and Highway Gothic, we also looked towards the original high-speed type: DIN. DIN seemed a great choice for these early projects as it was both practical and extremely modern. It's grotesque letterforms use space economically and the aesthetic adds a strong foundation to any physical space.
Working with DIN allowed us to create simple menus and "hang" them throughout our scenes. The type worked at both small and large sizes without showing too much personality, and made the scene feel physically real. It also allowed us to maintain a modern and simple aesthetic for navigational buttons on each of the screens. While DIN may not be the only choice for every project, it is a strong default for the platform and allows for personality and brand to shine through in other areas of the application.
Our final issue with the typography was the scale and distance to the user. With a two-dimensional screen, you choose a size for the type and expect the user to move closer or further away to read the content. With virtual reality, the distance has to be defined and the type needs to be scaled accordingly. If the type is too close, the user has to cross her eyes. If the type is too far away, the content might not be seen as important.
While the scale of the type is affected by distance, we could still control what the default should feel like. Type that is 10px at 1ft away should feel roughly the same as type that is 100px at 10ft away. But with three-dimensional depth, you can tell that the type is further away. The real issue is understanding the distance where people are traditionally comfortable reading and interacting with objects. While books and laptops are used close up, road signs and way-finding are much further away. In designing the interface, we wanted people to interact with menus, but we didn't want to overwhelm them with the interface crowding their personal space.
In the end, we settled on type that was meant to felt like it was about two inches tall (standard for way-finding) at a distance of twelve feet (about the size of a comfortable room). You can test out our early demos on your phone with Google Cardboard and see the areas that we're still working on today. While the demos are built using A-Frame, the real versions are developed cross-platform with Unity. As we continue to refine the typography, distance, transparency and scale of content within our projects, we're starting to develop what the defaults should be for virtual reality. Just like the web in the 1990s and smartphones in the 2000s, VR needs to have defaults that people can use or modify instead of starting from scratch with every project. If we've discovered one default so far, it's that sans-serif grotesque type makes the most sense as the standard for virtual reality due to its legibility and functionality within a three-dimensional space.
Just like the early days of mobile-app design, everything being released is still new and doesn't fully reflect what the landscape will look like in a few years after wider adoption. Over the last six months, we've seen the entire community grow by leaps and bounds—better experiences continue to be released and more people are getting to try them out every day.
For any questions about the article or thoughts about your own project, you can reach me on Twitter or at Emerson Stone. Along with client projects, we're also working on our first game for the Vive/Oculus with some friends in Boulder. If you have a Vive and would like to test it out before release, please let me know.


text:
Currently we don't have a specific section on this website for use by relativess/carers. While we recognise that there are many people who need help and support, it also needs to be the choice of the members of this site whether they would like relatives or carers involved. For the time being, the choice has been made to have the site as a place for members to use privately and safely. Your opinions and suggestions are welcome.
Here is a link which may have useful information: http://www.scie.org.uk/publications/guides/guide30/


text:
Jun 25, 2009
Empathy for Patients Takes Toll on Nurses
According to Jenny Watts, a positive psychologist at the University of Leicester, "nurses who identify with the patient and experience empathy appear to be most vulnerable to distress," developing symptoms like flashbacks, sleeping problems, and emotional detachment.
Of particular note: Watts found that nurses who cared for patients with age-related illnesses, such as dementia, "have shown anxiety and depression following patient deterioration and death." As baby boomers age and the number of older patients grows, she says, it will be important to take steps to ensure that nurses' morale, compassion, and quality of care remain high. —Heather Wax


text:
John Barker '96 has been named dean of undergraduate and graduate students at Tufts University.
Barker has overall responsibility for enhancing the undergraduate and graduate student experience in the School of Arts and Sciences and strengthening the integration of university-wide undergraduate and graduate academic and co-curricular initiatives.
Prior to his appointment, Barker served as founder and director of the University of Miami's Office of Academic Enhancement. Barker has worked in the past as faculty master for one of the University of Miami's residential colleges and as an adjunct faculty member in the university's Department of Educational and Psychological Studies, part of the Miami School of Education.
A political science and history major at Oswego, Barker holds a doctorate in higher education from the University of Rochester.
You might also like
More from Alumni News
Water: Front and Centered
For the majority of her life, Betsy McTiernan '69 has maintained a strong personal connection to Lake Ontario. Her early …
Guardian of the Water
As a kid, Fran Verdoliva '74 had a paper route in the city of Oswego that took him past a …
Alumnus Helps Shape NBC Partnerships, Opportunities for Oswego Students
It was the much-awaited campus visit that draws hundreds of eager students: The chance to connect with professionals from media …


text:
Washington might be Hollywood for ugly people, but in "Trumbo," the new movie about blacklisted screenwriter Dalton Trumbo, the ugliness of politics comes straight from the movies' dream factory.
For star Bryan Cranston, the chance to tell Trumbo's story was a "really important part of American history, of Hollywood history, that was a blemish on our Constitution," he told CQ Roll Call. Far from a distant episode, Cranston said the attitudes that pushed such political attacks mid-century haven't exactly been banished. "I think that kind of polemic is dangerous. And that's what we see in politics right now," he continued. The blemish he referred to started with the Hollywood elite imploring Congress to probe the industry for communists. Walt Disney, Hedda Hopper, Ayn Rand and others congregated under the aegis of the Motion Picture Alliance for the Preservation of American Ideals and encouraged the House Un-American Activities Committee to root out their political enemies.


text: Bellamianta Luxury Tanning Exfoliator Mitt DOUBLE Reward Points on Everything Today! £6.39 Was £7.99 saving you 20% 63 reward points UK Delivery £1.95 - Free when you spend £15 In stock -This product will ship on Monday if ordered today. Multi-buy discounts Buy 3+ Buy 5+ 3% off5% off 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 25 30 35 40 45 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120 130 140 150 Add to basket 100% Secure Shopping Vegan Vegetarian Product code: 9816 Description Contents Ingredients Usage Reviews Questions Description Luxury double sided Exfoliating Glove for seamless home tanning preparation. The exfoliating mitt removes dead skin cells, leaving skin soft and smooth ready for tanning. Bellamianta Bellamianta is a new and exciting brand which is based and manufactured in Ireland. The range provides clean, nutritious, luxury tanning products formulated with the cleanest ingredients without compromising on performance. Contents Bellamianta Luxury Tanning Exfoliator Mitt Ingredients 80% Viscose Rayon, 20% Polyurethane Foam Usage Exfoliate skin the night before tanning. Massage in circular motions. Reviews Below are reviews of Bellamianta Luxury Tanning Exfoliator Mitt by bodykind customers. If you have tried this product we'd love to hear what you think so please leave a review. Leave a review Score Comments Name Email Submit review Questions & Answers Below are questions that bodykind customers have asked us about this product. If you want to know more about this product please don't hesitate to ask us a question. Ask us a question Question Email Confirm Email Submit question


text:
There are many ways to make your car are better and more reliable than right now, paying little heed to any part of your car that you need to upgrade such as
- steering wheels,
- alternate seat,
- knobs,
- mirror
- or an alternate engine,
You can buy and repair your car independent from several places. You can basically check the business sector for auto parts or you can check auto parts online business to find auto part for your car. You may moreover get remanufactured auto parts from power retailers to get the ideal auto part for your old car. In this way, today I will provide for you a controlled guide on the most capable system to pick the ideal spots to buy auto part.
The first step is checking your car and chooses the make and model. You will need to know the creator and model of your car before you do some investigation to find the right auto part for your car. Check every component of your car and verify that you take noticed any information about your car. Hence, you will have the ability to find the right auto part for your car without submitting any blunder. You can get auto body parts properly if you do some research of auto body parts suppliers on the web such as https://ukarauto.com/59-discovery-2. You may moreover get the right body parts for the car on the off chance that you give the right information.
The next step is determined whether you have to buy new or used parts. You can get a remanufactured auto parts or used ones for your car. Of course, I am not prescribe you to get used part in light of the way that there is a hazard the wear on your interfacing part won't be suitable for an alternate part of your car. Thusly, verify that you buy remanufactured or processing plant original parts to verify your car will run fittingly with no issue.


text:
Concordiasi is a field campaign designed to provide correlative data for retrievals from the Infrared Atmospheric Sounding Interferometer (IASI) instrument on the MetOp satellite. Using unique super-pressure balloons, instrumentation will be launched into the Antarctic polar vortex starting in September 2010.
Concordiasi Science
- A short description of the Concordiasi project and its origins can be found on the Meteo France website
- A recent paper in the Bulletin of the American Meteorological Society (BAMS) describing the goals of Concordiasi
- An article published in the Antarctic newspaper, The Antarctic Sun
Concordiasi-related Blogs:
2010 Antarctic Ozone Adventures (L. Avallone)
The McMurdo Post (P. Cocquerez/A. Hertzog)


text:
Laptop computer HP Pavilion zv5340ea
I learned that HP laptops are known to have very bad DC connectors subjects to bad contact. I had this problem, and I disassembled my laptop in order to solder back the connector.
First, an exploded view of the zv5340ea :
Unfortunately, you really need to completely disassemble the laptop to get access to the faulty solder. Some advice :
My DC connector solder looked that :
So it was pretty obvious what was the problem. Unfortunately, the wire of the connector was very hostile to tin. I had to heat a lot to make the solder, I did it twice and each time the bad contact was back after one month.
The third time, I completely removed the connector, cleaned all the wires, and resoldered it properly. For now it resists.
I had also a bad contact in a USB connector, and some soldering made it also.
You can catch up most of multimedia keys of your laptop under Linux, with
/etc/lineakb.def already contains some codes of keys for HPzv5000, but with
xev you can find more :
[HPzv5000p] brandname = "Hewlett-Packard" modelname = "Pavilion zv5000" [KEYS] Mute = 160 VolumeDown = 174 VolumeUp = 176 WWW = 178 FnWWW = 233 FnMusic = 234 FnPhoto = 178 # Same as WWW ! PlayPause = 162 Previous = 144 Next = 153 Stop = 164 Suspend = 223 Pause = 110 ScreenShot = 111 Attn = 37 # Same as Control_L !! Popup = 117 # caution, prevent keys from acting normally Win = 115 FnWin = 116 WinG = 115 WinD = 116 [END KEYS] [END HPzv5000p]
And then for example in
/etc/lineak/lineakd.conf :
Mute =amixer sset Master toggle VolumeUp =amixer sset Master 1+ VolumeDown =amixer sset Master 1- WWW = "firefox" FnWWW = "" FnMusic = "" PlayPause = "audacious -t" Previous = "audacious -r" Next = "audacious -f" Stop = "audacious -s" Suspend = "gksudo hibernate-ram" ScreenShot = ""import -window root `date +/home/cyril/screenshots/shot-%Y-%m-%d_%H-%M-%S.png` Popup = ""
HP zv5000 laptops have a Synaptics touchpad (this is the case of a lot of laptops). You can dowload the synaptics driver (there is a gentoo package, and probably for other distributions), and use it instead of the default driver. It allows you to configure a lot of things, for example disabling the click on tap when you are typing.
emerge synaptics libsynaptics
You have to modify your xorg.conf to use the driver :
In ServerLayout section :
InputDevice "Touchpad" "AlwaysCore"
In Module section :
Load "synaptics"
And finally add the section :
Section "InputDevice" Identifier "Touchpad" Driver "synaptics" Option "Device" "/dev/input/mouse0" Option "Protocol" "auto-dev" Option "LeftEdge" "20" Option "RightEdge" "990" Option "TopEdge" "20" Option "BottomEdge" "730" # Option "FingerLow" "25" # Option "FingerHigh" "30" Option "MaxTapTime" "150" Option "MaxTapMove" "150" Option "MaxDoubleTapTime" "100" # Option "SingleTapTimeout" "50" Option "FastTaps" "1" Option "VertScrollDelta" "100" Option "MinSpeed" "0.25" Option "MaxSpeed" "0.80" Option "AccelFactor" "0.025" Option "SHMConfig" "true" Option "UpDownScrolling" "1" # Option "RTCornerButton" "0" # Option "BTCornerButton" "0" ## Option "Repeater" "/dev/input/mouse0" EndSection
As you can see in the example of my xorg.conf there are a lot of options you can configure.
You can get a list of them with current values with
synclient -l
You can get some extra info (for example x,y,z position of your finger) with
synclient -m 100
You can modify it to test it with
synclient MaxTapTime=150
and then put it in xorg.conf when you are sure of your modification.
synclient -m 100, because it scrolls OUTSIDE of your declared touchpad size.
The daemon permits you to have more advanced features, such as disabling click on tape when typing.
You can run it for example with the command (see man page)
syndaemon -t -d -k -i 2
Since 2.6.17-r2 kernel, linux supports Broadcom 43xx wifi cards.
First, enable options in the kernel config and recompile it :
Networking --> Generic IEEE 802.11 Networking Stack --> Software MAC add-on to the IEEE 802.11 networking stack Device Drivers --> Network device support --> Wireless LAN (non-hamradio) --> BroadcomBCM43xx wireless support --> BCM43xx data transfer mode (DMA+PIO)
You have also to install the driver and
wireless-tools :
emerge bcm43xx-fwcutter emerge wireless-tools
Then find on your windows partition or download on the web your windows driver
bcmwl5.sys, and excute the following line :
mkdir /lib/firmware bcm43xx-fwcutter -w /lib/firmware bcmwl5.sys
(the path can change if not gentoo, see http://acx100.sourceforge.net/wiki/Firmware)
And finally either reboot or type :
rmmod bcm43xx modprobe bcm43xx
To use it :
ifconfig eth1 up iwconfig eth1 essid on iwlist eth1 scan iwconfig eth1 essid "name-of-the-essid-you-want"
Or more simply with gentoo :
cp /etc/init.d/net.eth0 /etc/init.d/net.eth1 # the first time /etc/init.d/net.eth1 start # each time
If your eth0 (ethernet card) is up, don't forget to disable it to use wifi, because Linux will still try to use it even if there is no cable :
ifconfig eth0 down # for linux users /etc/init.d/net.eth0 stop # for gentoo users
Configure your network in
/etc/wpa_supplicant/wpa_supplicant.conf :
network={ ssid="my-ssid" psk="my-pass-phrase" key_mgmt=WPA-PSK proto=WPA }
And finally in
/etc/conf.d/net :
config_eth1=( "dhcp" ) modules=( "wpa_supplicant") wpa_supplicant_eth1="-Dwext"
And you're done !
This was the way to have wifi working before the kernel module, but it still works.
As root :
emerge ndiswrapper # get bcmwl5.inf and bcmwl5.sys from windows installation ndiswrapper -i /path_to_bcmwl5/bcmwl5.inf
As root :
modprobe ndiswrapper # to load ndiswrapper (have wlan0 in iwconfig) iwconfig wlan0 essid on # to activate the card dhclient wlan0 # DEBIAN-based : to get the ip dhcpcd -n wlan0 # GENTOO-based : to get the ip ifdown eth0 # to oblige to use wifi if eth0 is connected sudo iwlist wlan0 scanning # to see wifi networks
To have 3D acceleration, compile xorg with these flags in
/etc/make.conf :
USE="aiglx dri" # or aiglx in package.use : xorg-server aiglx VIDEO_CARDS="nvidia"
Then (you have to do it each time you rebuild your kernel) :
emerge nvidia-drivers
The video card is not compatible with drivers >= 100.0.0 (uses legacy driver, with version number < 100), so gentoo users have to add
>=x11-drivers/nvidia-drivers-100.0.0 in
/etc/portage/package.mask to not be bothered by updates.
Finally in
/etc/X11/xorg.conf, set
nvidia instead of
nv for the driver in the
Device section, comment
dri in options and add
[EN] http://www.gentoo.org/doc/en/nvidia-guide.xml
[FR] http://www.gentoo.org/doc/fr/nvidia-guide.xml


text:
Press Release
Giffords Endorses Stacey Abrams for Governor of Georgia
November 9, 2017 – Today Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Navy Combat Veteran and retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly, endorsed former Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams for governor of Georgia.
Abrams has demonstrated a strong commitment to gun violence prevention policies that help keep guns out of the wrong hands, protect the rights of law-abiding Americans and make Georgia a safer place to live.
Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Founder, Giffords:
"Georgia needs a leader with courage to take on gun violence and push solutions that will make our communities safer. Stacey is that leader and has a track record of building consensus on issues that impact Georgians daily. She is committed to protecting the rights of law-abiding citizens while taking action to stop an epidemic that is ravaging the state. Stacey understands the importance of keeping guns out of the hands of violent felons, domestic abusers, and other dangerous people.
"As Governor, Stacey Abrams will work to build support for commonsense measures that stop individuals who are in danger of hurting themselves or others from possessing firearms and strengthen the background check system. Stacey has what it takes to lead, and Giffords is proud to stand with and endorse her as she takes on the gun lobby and fights to make Georgia communities safer."
Georgia House Minority Leader Stacey Abrams:
"Right now, egregious Georgia laws prevent our police from keeping automatic weapons away from violent actors, and force them to put weapons used in crimes back on the streets. As governor, I will support thoughtful solutions that protect responsible gun owners, while also supporting Georgia law enforcement officers' ability to keep firearms out of the wrong hands.My family hunts, and I know how to shoot a pistol, fire a rifle and respect the power of firearms. Because of my respect for weapons and the Constitution, I will consistently support gun safety policies that prevent violence."
During her time in the legislature, Abrams has been a consistent champion for gun safety, opposing legislation that would force law enforcement officers to sell back confiscated firearms used in crimes, laws that requires guns on our college campuses, and "guns everywhere" legislation that allows firearms in any establishment, including bars. Abrams supported legislation to ban military grade assault rifles. In the legislature she has been the chief proponent of Medicaid expansion, which is critical to providing mental healthcare access to more Georgia families.
As governor, Abrams has committed to promoting policies that prevent violence, reduce the prevalence of gun accidents and suicide, and address critical issues like mental health care access. This includes the introduction of universal background checks, which is supported by a vast majority of Georgians, and the repeal of existing harmful legislation like "campus carry" that is opposed by a majority of Georgians.
In 2014, Stacey Abrams was the first-ever recipient of the EMILY's List Gabrielle Giffords Rising Star Award.


text:
There are only two types of public speakers in the world: (1) the nervous and (2) liars. ― Mark Twain
Let's face it. We all feel nervous on stage. The most experienced speakers still get nervous. Realistically speaking, you and I may never get over our public speaking anxiety. We can learn to cope, prosper, and rocket to speaking success despite the stampede of buffaloes in our stomachs and our knocking knees.
Accept the nervousness as a natural part of caring about your audience. My suggestion to help you deal with those presentation jitters: Know your introduction and rehearse it well. By the time your introduction is over, the adrenaline subsides and your nervousness will be behind you.
Now that you have gained some useful pointers on how to become a better public speaker, I encourage you not to stop here. Keep "sharpening your saw" by getting practical experience on public speaking. Grab the opportunity to speak in public as often as possible. The more stage time you accrue, the higher your self-esteem and confidence will become. Do purchase my book called Fearless Public Speaking at http://www.betterpublicspeaking.com/fearless-public-speaking-2/ This 11,500+ word book will give you more pointers towards becoming a seasoned orator. I look forward to that wonderful day in your life when you will become 'complete' and you will discover your true purpose in this world. May you discover your true purpose through your public speaking endeavors.


text:
Michael T. Kelly - Corporate Attorney
- Juris Doctor awarded by Baylor University School of Law, 1978
- B.S. in Business Administration awarded by Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. 1975
- B.A. in Environmental Studies awarded by Trinity University, San Antonio, TX. 1975
Engaged in the practice of law in Houston, Texas since 1978, concentrating on corporate, employment, commercial, banking, insurance and real estate law.
Experience includes seven years as in-house counsel for First City-Texas, N.A. and for Bank One, Texas, N.A. involving negotiation and preparation of loan agreements, notes, security agreements, extensions and modifications, loan participations, letters of credit, agreements to purchase indirect loans, interest rate swaps, caps and collars.
Duties at First City-Texas N.A. also included acting as assistant secretary to the board of directors of Collecting Bank, N.A., providing legal advice concerning loan workout and lender liability issues, and establishing and overseeing the legal operation of Collecting Bank's operating subsidiaries set up to handle foreclosed upon businesses and properties. Real estate practice included the documentation of the purchase and conversion of luxury high rise apartment buildings to condominiums throughout Texas.
Professional Accreditations
Admitted to the State Bar of Texas, 1978. Member of the Texas Bar Association, the Houston Bar Association, and the Water Rights Committee of the Real Estate, Probate, and Trust Law Section of the State Bar of Texas.
Mr. Kelly focuses his practice on business entity formation and governance issues, mergers and acquisitions, contractual matters, financial services, and employment law.
- Juris Doctor with honors, University of Texas Law School at Austin, 1978.
- Member, Texas Law Review.
- B.B.A. in Accounting with highest honors, University of Texas at Austin, 1974.
Certifications and Licenses
- Member, State Bar of Texas.
- Certified Public Accountant, Texas State Board of Public Accountancy.
Steven D. Cohen brings 30+ years of tax and legal expertise to the law firm.
Mr. Cohen is a former tax partner at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP where he specialized in the tax structuring of partnership equity offerings and investment vehicles as well as corporate mergers and acquisitions.
While at the University of Texas at Austin, Cohen received his J.D. (with honors) and a B.B.A. in accounting (with highest honors). He has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 1978 and a CPA since 1977.
Subsequent to being a partner at Locke Lord Bissell & Liddell LLP, Steve was director of federal and international tax for Reliant Energy, Inc. where he was involved in all tax planning and transactional support; preparing and filing of 250 federal and international tax returns annually with $150 million of taxes under management; and providing the tax provision and disclosures for the company's financial statements.
Additionally, Cohen served as Senior Director and Assistant General Tax Counsel at Enron Capital & Trade Resources, where he was responsible for the tax planning and structuring of domestic and international financial transactions and was the leading tax expert in the area of commodity trading and financial derivatives. Cohen worked with the U.S. Treasury Department and the Joint Committee on Taxation to clarify tax laws on hedging transactions and derivative dealer contracts.
Most recently, Steve held the position of general counsel to Alpha Publishing LLC, a closely held company that owns and operates more than 100 entertainment and informational Web sites.
Steve Cohen has contributed to several articles on captive insurance and taxation including:
Logan R. Gremillion - Tax Attorney
- L.L.M. in Taxation, awarded by New York University School of Law, 2009.
- Juris Doctor with honors, awarded by The University of Texas at Austin School of Law, 2007.
- B.B.A. in Finance, awarded by the Mays Business School, Texas A&M University, 2004.
Certifications & Licenses
- Admitted to practice before the U.S. Tax Court, 2009.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas, 2007.
Career Highlights
- Contract Attorney, Hrbacek & Associates, Sugar Land, TX, 2009-2010.
- Legal Counsel and Business Consultant, Executive Living Inc., Houston, TX, 2005-2010.
Logan R. Gremillion is a recent graduate of New York University's renowned Graduate Tax Program.
While at The University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Gremillion received his J.D., which was preceeded by his B.B.A. in finance (with honors) which he received from the Mays Business School at Texas A&M. He has been a member of the State Bar of Texas since 2007.
From 2009 through 2010, Mr. Gremillion practiced tax law at Herbacek & Associates, where he advised small to mid-sized businesses and partnerships in federal tax planning and controversy issues, representing clients before the IRS.
Mr. Gremillion is an Eagle Scout, a native Houstonian, and very active in the Houston business and real estate communities.
Logan Gremillion has contributed to several published articles on captive insurance including:


text:
26 photos
$1,950,000 380 acres 4 Beds | 3 Baths 411 County Road 313, Taylor, MS 38673 - Lafayette County
Taylor's Cove
Family Retreat Like Nowhere Else! Nestled in the rolling hills of Lafayette County, MS just 13 miles from the Oxford Square, Taylors Cove harkens back to simpler times. Upon entering the property, you feel as if you were transported back 100+ years to a beautiful mountain cove in the Appalachia region. The sheer beauty of the land coupled with the character of the historic log home create an ideal setting for a rustic getaway. Artisan craftsmen teamed up with well- known architect, Doug Enoch, to ensure that the interconnection of the cabin to the existing farmhouse was performed in a structurally sound and historically appropriate manner. Old-growth pine timber was harvested from the property and milled on-site into beautiful wide-plank
Hunt Treadwell Harvesters Land Company