text:
Presenting Links to Materials in Multiple Languages
Document Type: Standard
When foreign language content is available, HHS must present links to this material on its menu pages (i.e., the homepage) and content pages. Furthermore, links to foreign language materials must be presented in their language (for example, En Español, not In Spanish). However, if you need to accommodate both non-English and English speakers (i.e., those who need to find information for a non-English speaking patient or family member), then provide the non-English version in parenthesis. For example: French (Français). View the "Requirements" section below for format.
Usability testing has found that users searching for information in multiple languages prefer to find all versions grouped together on a Web site. On document or content pages, users also expect to find what versions are available for themselves, colleagues, or patients and the public.
Link text (title of document) should be in the language as the content of the document.
Another option is to have a clickable option En Español; when the person clicks on it, the web site is made available in Spanish
Example: Healthy Heart
Also available en Español, Français, Tiếng Việt
On menu pages—such as the homepage and second-tier pages—present both English and foreign language links together.
On content/document pages, provide all available language versions under the document title or in a consistent location on a Web page.
Related Web Standards and Usability Guidelines:


text:
Day 28: Under Armour Workout AND a Giveaway
Day 28 was marked by a workout at the Under Armour facility in Baltimore, MD and boy, was it tough. I wasn't sure what to expect, workout wise, but figured that it would be somewhat intense, as they invited two groups of fitness influencers to test out their Armour39 fitness and heart rate monitor workout tracking system.
Our group of 8 was made up of 2 men and 6 women, all involved in one way or another in the fitness field. About half of the group was trainers or fitness instructors and the other half were fitness influencers, meaning we wrote about, talked about or competed in the fitness field. It's all fun and games until you reach your max threshold…
We started out with a warm up on the outdoor turf field before moving indoors for some high intensity exercises. We partnered up and split into two groups. We brought out heart rate up and then rested while our partner was doing their exercise to bring our heart rate back down. The exercises included: TRX arm work, pushing a 90-pound weighted sled (killer!), medicine ball, commandos on a stability ball, kicking a punching bag, burpees with a cross abdominal twist, reverse weighted lunges with a biceps curl and hitting a massive tire with a weighted bar.
At this point, I thought we were finished with the workout. Our monitors had all hit max intensity and heart rate; we had high WILL power (more on that below) and I was ready for some breakfast. But, we weren't finished. I have no idea on the time duration of the last challenge, but we left everything we had in that workout facility. The trainers then split us into two groups of four, where we had to partner up and finish a circuit. Here's how it went:
- Back and forth across 65 feet of Monkey Bars, twice, for a total of 260 feet
- 60 yards sprint down and back, twice, for a total of 240 yards
- Rowing machine until we complete 2000 meters
Luckily, we didn't EACH have to complete this, but we had to do it as a team. Here are the highlights from the challenge:
- Scott did the monkey bars down and back (thank goodness) while Adriana started on the rowing machine. Dana and I went outside and each ran 120 years.
- Adriana was amazing on the rowing machine and had some fast times!
- Dana made it ALL THE WAY across the Monkey Bars ("minus 2" said her husband, Scott), but she climbed back up and finished off the set.
- I made it about ¾ of the way down the 65-feet of bars when Adriana took over.
- Just when I thought the workout couldn't get any more intense, I threw in the rowing machine. Have you tried them? They are a workout!
- Scott rowed with such intensity that Dana & Adriana had to hold down the end to prevent it from coming up and off the ground.
- All of us were out of breath and drenched in sweat.
We ended the workout back on the turf where we started. Under Armour's tag line is "Protect this House" and we listened as the trainer reminded us that "Our House" is our family, our friends, our job – the things that matter most to us. Huddled around him like a team of football players he screamed out "Protect this House" and we responded with "I WILL, I WILL!" I'm not sure if it was the intensity of the workout or the fact that it was a touching moment, but I felt myself tear up a bit. It made an impact.
The facility was incredible, the workout was intense and the group was inspiring. All in all, it was a great way to start the week.
For the workout, we were introduced to and tested the Armour39, the company's fitness monitor that links with Map my Fitness. The devise tracks heart rate, calories burned, real-time intensity, and WILLpower, the first true measure of an athlete. WILLpower takes into account all of your workout stats and breaks it down into a single score of 0.0-10.0. Nate, one of our trainers, told us in detail how it worked: "Getting 1-5 is tough, but doable. Each tenth of a point after 5.0 gets incrementally tougher to achieve, making is virtually impossible to reach a perfect score of 10.0." (During the workout, I achieved a score of 8.0). The device will synch up to a mobile device and so you can see your stats real time. Another benefit? You can leave your phone at home, head out for a run, bike or walk and it will synch up with your device when you return home.
Want to test your WILLpower? Here's how you can win your own Armour39!
- Sign up for HilaryPhelps.com emails (here - scroll down, it's in the right column)
- Follow on Instagram
- Like the photo of the posted Armour39
- Comment on the Instagram photo about how you would use Armour39
No instagram? No problem. Send me a message at firstname.lastname@example.com and let me know that you would like to enter to win.
Easy Peasy!
The winner will be announced on May 7th! Want more chances to win?
- Share the giveaway on your Facebook page (Share from here)
- Share the giveaway on Twitter (make sure you tag me so I can see it @HilaryPhelps)
- Share it on Instagram (make sure you tag me so I can see @Hilary_Phelps)
Today is the final day of the 2014 30 for 30... tell me how you did! Send me an email or comment below and tell me about the changes you've seen the last 30 days. My write-up of days 29/30 and recap of the entire challenge will post later this week.
Until tomorrow...

subset: commoncrawl


text:
All too often the visual appeal and practical utility of buildings and vehicles is diminished by graffiti. Much more than careless vandalism, it can actually reduce the property value of a house or the resale value of a vehicle. Graffiti … Continue reading
Monthly Archives: April 2012
The Benefits of Using a Professional Chicago Pressure Washing Company
Although you can buy a pressure washer at any home improvement store, there are jobs that require a professional or certified pressure washing company. These Chicago pressure washing professionals are trained on their equipment and know what can be safely … Continue reading
Pressure Washing Chicago Apartment Complexes
Apartment complexes become dirty and full of grime over time and you need to pressure wash the apartment when it becomes too dirty. The pressure washing Chicago professionals who do the actual job are well trained and certified for the … Continue reading


text:
Chamber CONNECT Groups are curated groups of diverse business leaders dedicated to connecting with and learning from like-minded professionals.
Seats in a Chamber CONNECT Group are industry specific, allowing only one person from an industry to participate in a given group. Limited seats are available at this time for bankers, insurance, and residential realtors.
Groups meet regularly on their prescribed schedules, and all groups come together for quarterly meetings for additional networking, Chamber updates, and a 30 minute "learning" topic, all designed to further enhance the CONNECT Group experience.
Participation is by invitation only, so click the link to start getting connected. A Chamber CONNECT Leader will contact you and coordinate your participation.


text:
Dinner by Design 2017: Sneak Peek
Dinner by Design is fast approaching which means we are knee deep in preparations. We have solidified our concept and are so excited to share more with you. If you receive our newsletter (if not, sign up here!) you may have already seen a sneak peek of our colour story, a complete departure from our minimal Japanese theme from last year. We're excited to be embracing colour!
Giving you further hints into our concept, the image below includes a few items we'll be using within the space. Can you guess which ones?
We're going for bold colour and maybe even some pattern with this scheme in mind. Have we whet your whistle? Tickets for the cocktail party and gala dinner on June 1st and 2nd respectively, are available via Dinner by Design.


text:
Self-Tanner: Getting a Healthy Glow Without the Sun Damage
It's time to shake off the winter blues. With the days getting warmer and the sun shining longer, spring is making its debut. Instead of heading outside to soak up the sun's rays, skip the sun damage and give your skin a gorgeous glow with self-tanning products.
Getting a Healthy Glow
You don't have to sacrifice your health to achieve a gorgeous glow! Self-tanners allow you to become a bronze beauty without the sun damage. The active ingredient in most self-tanners is a color additive called dihydroxyacetone, or DHA. Derived from sugar, this ingredient reacts with the amino acids in the top layers of your skin to create a bronze shade. The best part is that it's totally customizable! The color change can take anywhere from one to six hours and each reapplication will help build color depth. This is why many products have a gradual bronzing effect over a few days or a week. Don't like how your color turned out? No problem! Without reapplication, the coloring typically wears off after a few days.
Long gone are the days when sunless tanners left you looking orange. With so many different options to choose from, you can pick the one that works best for your lifestyle.
Lotions are both simple to use and easily blendable. To avoid streaking, you'll want to apply the product in a circular motion, instead of up and down or back and forth. Most self-tanning lotions are gradual, which means they get darker over a few hours or even a few days. These formulas are great if you want to achieve buildable color over a period of time.
You might like: ELEMIS Total Glow Bronzing Body Lotion or Kerstin Florian Sunless Tan
If you hate getting self-tanner on your hands, sprays are the answer to your prayers! These formulas allow for a smooth, even application without touching your skin. If you're not a seasoned spray tan pro, you might want to enlist the help of a friend who can help you cover the areas you can't reach, like your back. Self-tanning sprays are perfect if you want an instant glow.
You might like: bliss A Tan For All Seasons
Towelettes are the best of both worlds. They combine the easy application of a lotion with the quick results of a spray. Like lotion, you'll want to apply in circular motions, but be careful not to press too hard. Keep in mind that one towelette is usually meant to be used on your entire body, so don't open two or three at a time.
You might like: Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Alpha Beta Glow Pad for Body with Active Vitamin D
Remember, each formula will be a little different, so be sure to follow the directions on the packaging for best results.
Perfecting the Technique
Before applying self-tanner, you'll want to:
- Shave
- Exfoliate any dry, flaky areas that might pick up too much color
- Apply a light lotion to any really dry areas, like your elbows and knees (the lotion will prevent your skin from absorbing too much self-tanner)
Then, after application:
- Fix any mistakes by exfoliating the area or wiping it with an alcohol-based toner (this will help even out the color a bit)
- Don't forget to wash your hands with soap and water, particularly under your nails and between your fingers
- Make sure your self-tanner is completely dry before getting dressed
- Try not to sweat or get wet for a few hours
The Science Behind Sun Damage
Did you know sun bathing can do some serious damage? The truth is there's no such thing as a safe tan, even if you're slathering on the sunscreen. Any change in the color of your skin is a sign of sun damage. Your body produces melanin, the pigment responsible for skin color, to protect the deeper layers of skin from damage. The skin darkens, or produces even more melanin, after UV exposure in an attempt to repair any damage and prevent further injury. These repairs can cause genetic defects that lead to skin cancer. By attempting to get a sun tan, you are damaging your skin and increasing your risk of skin cancer.
Tanning Bed Myths Debunked
Sun exposure is sun exposure, whether you're outdoors or indoors. The tanning industry has perpetuated a widespread myth that tanning beds are "safer" than tanning under the sun because it's a controlled dose of UV exposure. This couldn't be further from the truth. The UV exposure from tanning beds is indeed controlled, but the radiation levels are significantly stronger than the sun. Standard tanning bed lamps give off 10 to 15 times more radiation than the sun, and newer tanning beds use bulbs that are even stronger. Tanning bed use is more dangerous than sun bathing because it can be done at any time rain or shine, and frequent visits don't give skin a chance to recover. In fact, indoor tanning increases a person's melanoma risk by a whopping 74 percent.
You Still Need Sunscreen
Remember, self-tanners do not replace the need for sunscreen. Even if the product you're applying offers some sun protection, it only shields your skin for a couple hours. The bronze color created by sunless tanning products will not protect your skin from UV damage, so applying a broad spectrum sunscreen like EltaMD UV Clear SPF 46 Broad Spectrum Sunscreen is still essential.
Show us your healthy glow on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using #LovelySkin!
Shop This Blog
Bring back a healthy glow with this ELEMIS body cream. This luxurious, gradual tan body lotion ins...
A tanning lotion that creates a natural glow without the damaging UV rays.
- Provides a radiant, streak-free tan
- Gradually bronzes skin
- Infuses skin with vitamins and antioxidants
- Soothes skin with aloe vera
- Provides a radiant, streak-free tan
- Offers fresh citrus scents
- Create a streak-free tan
- Exfoliate skin for a healthier appearance
- Reduce the appearance of imperfections
- Gently exfoliates with lactic acid
- Reduces the appearance of sun damage
- Tinted
Take Aim at Specific Skin Issues with New Eminence Targeted Treatments
Use Sunscreen Every Day to Avoid Long-Term Sun Damage


text:
Someone at Esquire decided it was time to warn the fashion-conscious men of America about the perils of Intelligent Design, so the November issue offers not just one air-raid siren, but two. Charles P. Pierce's "Greetings From Idiot America" offers a unified theory of everything annoying to an Esquire contributor, explaining not only Intelligent Design but also George W. Bush, the war in Iraq, and -- oh, the injustice -- why Fox News draws better ratings than the erudite Keith Olbermann.
Tom Junod's "The Case for Intelligent Design" is a wry attempt to claim I.D. on behalf of agnosticism, if not for process theology.
Neither author makes much effort to describe I.D. in terms other than caricature -- while railing at nearly 6,600 words about intellectual laziness, Pierce dismisses I.D. as nothing more than slack-jawed creationism in a lab coat. Neither article is available through Esquire's penurious website, so some blockquotes will have to do.
Here is Pierce:
On August 21, a newspaper account of the "intelligent design" movement contained this remarkable sentence: "They have mounted a politically savvy challenge to evolution as the bedrock of modern biology, propelling a fringe academic movement onto the front pages and putting Darwin's defenders firmly on the defensive."
A "politically savvy challenge to evolution" is as self-evidently ridiculous as an agriculturally savvy challenge to euclidean geometry would be. It makes as much sense as conducting a Gallup poll on gravity or running someone for president on the Alchemy Party ticket. It doesn't matter what percentage of people believe they ought to be able to flap their arms and fly, none of them can. It doesn't matter how many votes your candidate got, he's not going to turn lead into gold. The sentence is so arrantly foolish that the only real news in it is where it appeared.
On the front page.
Of The New York Times.
Gadzooks! Even the Times has become captive to the know-nothing patrons of bars across America? And yes, the bar is an image invoked by one of Pierce's interview subjects, then beaten into the ground by the author:
"The reason the creationists have been so effective is that they have put a premium on communication skills," explains [MIT professor Kip] Hodges. "It matters to them that they can talk to the guy in the bar, and it's important to them, and they are hugely effective at it."
It is the ultimate standard of Idiot America. How does it play to Joe Six-Pack in the bar? At the end of August 2004, the Zogby people discovered that 57 percent of undecided voters would rather have a beer with George Bush than with John Kerry. Now, how many people with whom you've spent time drinking beer would you trust with the nuclear launch codes? Not only is this not a question for a nation of serious citizens, it's not even a question for a nation of serious drunkards.
Here is Junod, who never quite recovered -- theologically, at least -- from an acid trip's revelation that God bears the blame for evil, what with creating thorns and all:
It's an interesting exercise, to try to find a rationale for the crucifixion -- and, by extension, for Christianity itself -- in the precepts of intelligent design. Christians of all stripes tend to love it, so you'd figure it would offer some kind of foothold for their sanguinary and human-centered vision of the cosmos. It doesn't. Intelligent design offers, instead, the Cult of the Really, Really Smart God, which undercuts Christianity at least as much as it supports it. How can humans be redeemed if they've been designed? What are they being redeemed from? Their animal nature, which is so integral to their design that it's woven into their DNA? Their DNA itself? A design flaw? A mistake, either in conception or in execution? And if so: How intelligent is a designer whose design is so flawed that it can only be repaired by the sacrifice -- the torture slaying -- of his innocent offspring?
. . . I'm pretty sure my own response to my own lysergic noodling was gnostic -- more gnostic than Christian, anyway. My gnosticism permitted me to stay Christian. In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth the only way he could, the only way he knew how. He was really, really smart, but there were limits to his smarts, as there were limits to his power. To make the creation work, to make it come into being, he had to incarnate forces that poor, befuddled human beings, coming into consciousness many, many years later, would come to regard as evil. It was the only way. And so God was not innocent of human suffering any more than humans were innocent. He evolved as we evolved, as the universe evolved. Hey, he needed us -- he needed us to humanize him, he needed us to be human. He not only listened to our prayers, to our inchoate wailing; he listened to our music. He read our books. He existed in our music and in our books. And he was moved. He took pity. He apologized. And that was Jesus -- God's apology. His apology for making us the way he did. His apology for the sin of implanting sin in our hearts. His apology for putting us in really sort of an impossible situation. His apology for evolution.


text:
The School has facilities both in the center of the city, within the AUTh campus, as well as in Kalamaria.
Projection of School of Informatics - Facilities inside the campus of AUTH
in larger map
AUTh Campus
The mezzanine of the Biology building hosts offices of faculty, administrative and supporting staff, laboratories of postgraduate and undergraduate students, as well as lecture rooms. The 3rd and 4th floors of the western side of the new building of the Faculty of Sciences (glass building) host offices of faculty. The secretariat of the School is located at the first floor of the secretariats building of the Faculty of Sciences, which is located in front of the Biology building.
Projection of School of Informatics - Facilities in Kalamaria in larger map
The facilities of the School in Kalamaria are located at Ethinikis Antistasews 16. They host offices of faculty, adminstrative and supporting staff, laboratories of postgraduate students and lecture rooms.


text:
Leaving permanent employment
According to a recent study conducted by Perkbox, 6.5 million workers in the UK are unhappy with their current job within the permanent employment sector.
With long hours, the feeling of being micro-managed, and toxic work cultures as the main culprits for unhappiness, it's no surprise that so many people are looking elsewhere for alternative employment.
But what if you've had enough of working within the permanent sector and like the sound of being your own boss? In this blog we highlight the five signs that you're ready to leave permanent behind and take the leap into contracting. You might just find your perfect career and never look back….
You feel shortchanged
If at the end of every month you feel like your pay doesn't reflect your skills, experience or the amount of hours you've put in, then it's time to consider your options.
With many Limited Company contractors charging day rates that clients who are willing to pay for their skills, they are able to get paid a wage which truly reflects their professional value. This is usually much higher than what their counterpart would get in a permanent position. Take a look at some contractor job boards to get a feel for what your contracting double could be earning.
Your work / life balance is off kilter
Ever feel that because you're working so hard, you end up missing out on life? Do you use your weekends to recharge your batteries for the following week at work, rather than work charging your batteries for life?
Contractors can choose when, who for and for how long they work, so they are able to design their professional life around their personal, rather than the other way round.
Permanent employment is affecting your health
Consider how healthy your job is, for both your body and mind. If you're constantly left feeling drained from long hours, low pay, and general unhappiness, then it's time to make some changes.
By being your own boss you're able to design your own working lifestyle, one which fits around your own personal needs and wellbeing. For example, you can work from home and create your own working environment, or decide how many months out of the year you want to take out from contracting to focus on other areas of your life, such as travelling, looking after your family or pursuing a passion. The world's your oyster!
Your hard work goes unnoticed
We've all been there – either a colleague steals your thunder, or your efforts go completely unnoticed after you've worked your socks off. Both scenarios are unacceptable and can give your sense of wellbeing a real blow.
As a Limited Company contractor your professional accomplishments are what wins you contracts, so there's no danger of your efforts going unnoticed. Your calibre is measured on your skills, experience and passion for what you do, so if this sounds like you then it's time to get the recognition you deserve.
You feel constrained by the inflexibility of 9 to 5
Ever get the feeling you're starring in Groundhog Day? You have the same daily routine, which yields the same results each month, with the same people. Whilst it offers stability and a guaranteed wage with employee benefits, for you personally it's not enough.
When contracting you can choose when and where you work, meaning that no two working days would ever have to be the same! Whilst you'll have to go out and win contracts, liaise with potential clients and always be on the lookout for your next gig, the thrill of the chase could be exactly what you need to reignite the passion you once had for your career.
Happiness at work can help you achieve great things
Life is way too short to be unhappy at work, so if you think the world of contracting might be for you, then you owe it to yourself to explore its possibilities.
For more information on how to get started, take a look at our free ebrief, or explore our resources section for everything you need to help make your decision. Alternatively why not discuss your options with our team of expert advisers? Call them today on 01202 901 385.
This blog has been prepared by Intouch Accounting. While we have made every attempt to ensure that the information contained in this blog has been obtained from reliable sources, Intouch is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. This blog should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional accounting advisers. If you have any specific queries, please contact Intouch Accounting.


text:
Tanzania is facing mounting pressure to drop plans for a road that would cut the Serengeti in two. Germany and the World Bank have offered to find alternatives, as the fate of the park's wildlife hangs in the balance.
The Serengeti is home to one of nature's most awesome annual spectacles
Originally, it was environmental groups and scientists who were vocal in their opposition to Tanzania's proposal to build a highway through the vast Serengeti national park - home to the biggest animal migration found on earth.
Now, heavyweights like the German government and the World Bank are making it clear that they also oppose the plans, which threaten to disrupt the annual migration of more than one million wildebeest, plus thousands of zebras, gazelles and other herbivores.
Divisive road
The road would cut through a critical northern portion of the park
Tanzania wants to build the 480-kilometer-long highway, 54 kilometers of which would cut straight through the Serengeti's northern tip, to link the east of the country with Lake Victoria.
The Tanzanian government says the road is essential for the economic development of the region, especially for those marginalized communities bordering the northern part of the Serengeti.
Tanzania is one of the poorest countries on earth.
German Development Minister Dirk Niebel announced in February that Germany was prepared to finance a study looking at alternative ways to connect these Serengeti border villages to the existing road network without cutting through the park.
Niebel also reaffirmed Germany's willingness to jointly finance an international feasibility study for an alternative route circumventing the park via the south.
"In return, we expect a moratorium on building a road through the Serengeti until the alternatives have been assessed," Niebel said at a press conference in Frankfurt.
"This would be a clear signal of a mutual effort to save the Serengeti."
Niebel said the Tanzanian government had "reacted positively" to the offer, yet President Jakaya Kikwete has not yet responded to it publicly.
Hundreds of thousands of migrating animals cross the Serengeti every year
Alternatives rebuffed
Earlier in February, Kikwete poured cold water on a World Bank proposal to help finance a southern route favored by conservationists, saying in a statement that it "would not solve transport challenges of communities living on the northern side of the park."
"There is neither justification nor explanation for not building this important (northern) road," Kikwete said.
The justification, say conservationists, is the tremendous threat it poses to the Serengeti's wildlife population.
Tanzania's own environmental impact assessment estimated that more than 800 vehicles per day could travel the proposed northern route by 2015, increasing to 3,000 a day by 2035.
Such traffic volumes mean the road will "change the whole Serengeti system," said biologist Christof Schenck, head of the Frankfurt Zoological Society, which has a research station in the park.
Wildebeest and other herbivores, followed by packs of predators such as lions, leopards and cheetahs, migrate to the north of the Serengeti and over the border into Kenya because this area still has water when lands to the south have dried out.
Though rich in water, the soil is poor in the north, making grass scarce. As soon as the rains start, the animals return south to graze on the area's rich grassy plains, covering around 3,000 kilometers in their annual circular migration.
Top predators are also at risk because they depend on animals like wildebeest for food
Millions of animals could perish
"When we think not of tens of thousands but hundreds of thousands and millions of animals, it is quite obvious to everybody that you can't maintain a road without a fence and if you put a fence there, the migration has to stop," Schenck said.
Without access to the northern water supplies, warns Schenck, only those animals that the ecosystem can support all year round will survive.
"So we think that several hundred thousands, if not a million wildebeest will die if the road is built."
In addition, scientists like Schenck are worried that the highway will lead to the more invasive plants (tires on cars and truck soften carry seeds), more disease and more poaching.
Workers have already begun laying marker posts along the route of the highway.
The road's opponents also argue that the Tanzanian government could be shooting itself in the foot – if the animal migrations stop, so too will the flow of tourists to the Serengeti who provide desperately needed income to Tanzania.
Tourism is Tanzania's second largest economic sector, providing some 620,000 jobs and 8 percent of gross domestic product. Much of this is thanks to the Serengeti, which attracts more than 100,000 visitors a year.
"(The road) will have a terrific impact on tourism through this area, and this is something that has to be realized, said Norbert Veit, a tour operator specializing in Tanzania.
"Clients of ours, of course, have heard about this new project, and they are extremely disappointed that such a plan is being considered at all."
Author: Kate Hairsine
Editor: Nathan Witkop
French health officials have expressed concern about the growing market for illegal wild animal meat. The meat often ends up for sale at the African market, in downtown Paris. (23.02.2011)
Pollution and illegal irrigation have put Lake Koroneia's fragile ecosystem on the brink of collapse. Last month, Brussels targeted Greece with legal action for failing to rehabilitate the valuable wetland resource. (25.02.2011)


text:
Posts tagged [washcloth]
Crochet the perfect washcloth (according to me!)
I crochet washcloths when I want to make something that will give me instant gratification. They are great to master a new stitch or work away left-over yarn. They make great gifts as well!
For me the perfect washcloth should:
- not smell after a few uses,
- lather well,
- dry quickly, and
- not stretch out too much.
Click HERE to find out which yarn (surprisingly!) gave me all of the above and which stitch I mastered with the latest washcloth I made.


text:
A Dundee contractor will start construction on replacing a water main on Telegraph Rd. in Monroe next week.
A Dundee contractor will start construction on replacing a water main on Telegraph Rd. in Monroe next week.
Beginning Monday, a crew for Salenbien Truck�ing and Excavating will work on Telegraph between Custer Dr. and La- Z- Boy?s headquarters. The contrac�tor will start at Custer Dr. and work northward next week. The work will occur along the east curb line and will require closing the right lane of northbound traffic during construction, said Patrick Lewis, director of engineering and public services for the city.
Construction is expected to last through the end of August or early September, Mr. Lewis said in his weekly road construction report Friday.
Meanwhile, more work is planned on the Macomb St. bridge over the River Raisin next week, but the project will not close the bridge again.
The work was supposed to have occurred this week but was postponed, Mr. Lewis said. AT& T crews plan to work Sunday and around the clock next week to finish as soon as pos�sible.
Crews will complete splices in utility manholes so they can finish their work across the bridge. This will not require clos�ing the bridge to traffic, but there will be lane closures at the intersections of E. Front and S. Macomb Sts. and W. Elm Ave. and N. Ma�comb St. to allow them to complete their work safely, he said.
One moving lane of traf�fic will be provided in each direction on all roadways.


text:
As we continue to grow in Perth's northern suburbs, a greater percentage of the public is able to enjoy the benefits of physiotherapy excellence provided by Move Forward at Wanneroo Physio. Working along side the highly respected GP's Dr Ashish Khanna and Dr Romi Ahluwalia inside the Brookside Medical Centre, Wanneroo Physio delivers personalised treatment and rehabilitation services at our 14th location in Perth.
Wanneroo Physio Online Bookings
Wanneroo Team Members
Liam Hubble – Physiotherapist
Liam thrives on the team environment of Move Forward Physio and brings this motivation to all of his patients at Wanneroo Physio. After completing his BSc of physiotherapy at the University of Notre Dame we were extremely lucky to have Liam at Move Forward Wanneroo Physio.
Liam has an interest in the treatment of a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions, in particular back and neck pain. Having worked closely with North Beach Amateur Football Club he also has experience in the management of sporting injuries.
Outside of work Liam enjoys playing basketball, fitness training at the gym, spending time at the beach and loves to scuba dive.


text:
|Rediff India Abroad Home | All the sections
Discuss | Email | Print | Get latest news on your desktop
It's official: India, US to sign N-deal on Friday
October 08, 2008 18:51 IST
Last Updated: October 09, 2008 00:48 IST
It's official. The India-US nuclear deal will be signed on Friday. External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee will sign the agreement with Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice [Images].
"On Friday at 4 o'clock (0130 IST Saturday) the secretary (Rice) will sign with the Indian foreign minister (Pranab) Mukherjee, the India Civil Nuclear Agreement," State Department spokesman Sean McCormack told reporters.
Meanwhile, President Bush signed the legislation to enact the nuclear deal, in a ceremony at the East Room of the White House.
The signing of the HR7081, the approval legislation for the US-India civilian nuclear agreement, into law by Bush on Wednesday will be followed by formal inking of the accord by the two countries, which will be done by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice and Minister for External Affairs Pranab Mukherjee.
Bush, who had entered into the historic accord with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh [Images] three years ago, will sign the legislation on the nuclear deal into law at 2:25 pm local time (2355 hrs IST) at the ornate East Room of White House.
Some 200 guests were invited for the occasion, including senior officials of the Bush administration like Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Rice and Secretary of Energy Samuel Bodman. The administration has also sent invites to lawmakers.
Email | Print | Get latest news on your desktop


text:
|Quick Facts: Computer Systems Analysts
|$87,220 per year
$41.93 per hour
|Bachelor's degree
|9% (As fast as average)
The Management Information Systems professional plays a key role in determining the requirements for an organization's information systems and is active in their specification, design, and implementation. They are able to help an organization determine how information and technology-enabled business processes can provide a competitive advantage. They serve as an effective bridge between the technical and management communities within an organization.
Resume and LinkedIn Guidelines:
Resume Templates:


text:
A majestic, fractal flower stretching 10m in diameter, Floreplay is a space that invites you to become a part of the flora symmetry. Placed in a giant pyramid at Boesdal Kalkbrud, this light installation was the center of the opening ceremony at The Borderland, a regional Burning Man festival in Denmark. During the night, a programmed light show brings petals to life. The substructure is constructed with metal piping and custom cut plastic Strawbee connectors with a custom-sewn geotextile covering allowing for snuggling, cuddling, exploring, and playing.
Thank you to everyone for your hard work and dedication; without you this project would not have been possible.
Special thanks to the Borderland dream grants that financed this entire project.
Project Leads:
Annie Locke Scherer
Olle Bjerkås
The Team:
Magnus Ziegler
Pontus Hammarberg
Therese Johansson
Olof Herlin
Frida Axö
Sara Gelfgren
Simion lulian Belea
With assistance from:
Daniel Bure
Konrad Leffler
Cassie Christiansen
Oded Sharon
Lee Eden
Olivia Walter Arte
Lukas Lilja
Gustaf Josefson
Sanna Benemar
Frans Fassan
Axel Nyström
Drone footage: Justin Phelps
Photo credit: Yann Houlberg Andersen
And to everyone else who stopped by and contributed. We love you!


text:
Did you read our feature Feeling Lonely in the Summer 2014 issue? Here's the introduction:
If you read this, and it helped you (or not), we'd love to hear from you on this this topic. If you haven't read it, but you feel you have something to say on this issue, please feel free to join the discussion too.
I'll start:
Loneliness is something I face quite often. Although I feel very happy in my family life, I miss the deep connections I used to have with friends. A lot of our family live in other states too. Now, distance and life situations makes it impossible to keep up those relationships in a meaningful way. Being responsible for two wonderful, little boys and living 20-30 minutes from town can isolate me too. Unlike a lot of homeschoolers, we don't belong to a church, so I don't feel like I have the community I wish we had.
This rang true when I read it in Amy's article:
One of the sneakiest side effects of loneliness is that it works to perpetuate itself. When you're lonely, you're more likely to shut down in social situations, focusing on self-preservation rather than on real connection.
Gosh do I do this. It's very hard to reach out to others and make friends in my forties. It's hard to find people I truly connect with, but once when let down my guard to befriend someone I didn't think would want to be friends with me, I found a true friend who means the world to me right now.
I also have some great friends who I don't see much anymore because family life has taken priority. But I sure do miss them. Recently when I was feeling a little lonely, I reached out to a small women's writing group that I used to meet with once a month. None of these women have children. It had been a year since I'd seen them! We had the best time catching up, and I was surprised to hear that they, too, were needing some connections. I'm really hoping we don't have to wait so long to meet with each other again!
Do you feel lonely? Do you know why? Do you have any strategies to help you when you feel this way?
What particular challenges do you think arise in this area that is particularly unique to homeschoolers?


text:
In a recent interview on GamesTM, Dan Connors, CEO of Telltale Games had this to say regarding Tales of Monkey Island:
"We loved it, it's been successful on every channel it released on, as have the LucasArts remakes of the first two games. So the sheer love that people have for that franchise was immediately obvious and clear.
So we'd love to do more, we still have details that need to be worked out with LucasArts in order to get it done and none of those details have been addressed yet. They recently changed management over there and I think they're working on their strategy for where they want to go in the future. As soon as that gets sorted out we'll certainly bring it up with them again."
So there you have it! If everything goes well at LucasArts, Telltale will try to bring ToMI2 to the table. Let's keep our fingers crossed! You can also read the entire interview here.


text:
Imagine having a standing facial appointment every month when you sign up for a VIP Membership by Arrow Skin Center.
Esthetics by Arrow Skin Center makes it effortless to LOVE your skin every day!
Spoiling yourself rotten has never been so affordable with our most adored skin rejuvenation treatments! The VIP membership gives access to special discounts, and treatments offered exclusively to members only. The Arrow Skin Center believes that skin treatments are not a luxury, but a necessity in our already over stressed lives. A great value that is reasonably priced, so let your wellness and beauty journey begin today!
Arrow Skin Center VIP Membership Benefits
One Facial per month of your choice at 20% off
15% off full sized skincare products
15% off any Spa Service, anytime
15% off upgrade treatments
Complimentary upgrades on your Birthday Month
Comprehensive skincare plan
Ongoing skincare consultation and education
Professional, knowledgeable Licensed Esthetician
Convenient hours with standing appointments to work with your busy schedule
Membership Enrollment
$25 one time enrollment fee for monthly membership only
Valid ID and Credit Card
Membership is on a month by month basis. VIP members save 20% on our customized facial each month.
Arrow Skin Center VIP membership requires signing up for a prepaid month to month membership. Your membership is auto-renewable.
Signup for a monthly facial is easy with monthly autopay!
Your first treatment of the month is included with the membership. Any additional treatments during the month are at membership prices
Club memberships are not refundable or transferable.
Membership discounts is only on regular priced items and services
Please provide 24 hours notice of cancellation
Facials do not roll over month to month if an appointment is missed or cancelled. The missed appointment must be rebooked within 7 days or once a year the VIP member can gift an appointment to a friend or family member.
Not valid with any other Specials or Offers
Membership fees may not be paid with Gift Cards/Certificates.
Your membership must be active in order to redeem any membership services
All membership cancellations require 30 days written notice and are effective 30 days after the date received. Payments due prior to the effective date will be charged as scheduled


text:
Researchers suggest changes in a person's sense of humor may be an early sign of frontotemporal dementia or Alzheimer's disease.
Researchers from University College London (UCL) in the UK found that people whose sense of humor became darker with age were more likely to have behavioral variant frontotemporal dementia (bvFTD) - a form of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) characterized by changes in behavior - and that this change in humor began years before disease onset.
FTD is the most common form of dementia among people in their 50s. Unlike with Alzheimer's disease, memory problems are not a highly prominent symptom of the condition.
The researchers also found that changes in sense of humor may also be an early sign of Alzheimer's - the most common form of dementia overall, affecting around 5.3 million Americans.
Study leader Dr. Camilla Clark, of the Dementia Research Centre at UCL, and colleagues recently published their findings in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.
To reach their findings, the team asked the friends and relatives of 48 people with various forms of FTD or Alzheimer's and 21 healthy individuals to complete a number of questionnaires about their loved one's sense of humor.
The questionnaires asked friends and family to rate their loved one's liking for different comedy styles, including slapstick comedy, satirical comedy and absurdist comedy.
The friends and relatives were also asked whether they had noticed any changes in their loved one's sense of humor in the previous 15 years - long before they were diagnosed with dementia - and if they recalled any times that their humor was inappropriate.
Humor changes appeared 9 years before typical dementia symptoms
Compared with healthy individuals and those with Alzheimer's, the researchers found that people with bvFTD were more likely to have had inappropriate incidences of humor, including laughing at things other people would not normally find funny - such as a barking dog - and laughing at tragic events in their personal life and on the news.
In addition, the team found that people with bvFTD or Alzheimer's were more likely to prefer slapstick humor - such as the British sitcom Mr Bean - than satirical and absurdist humor, compared with similarly-aged healthy individuals.
The researchers report that the friends and relatives of people with bvFTD or Alzheimer's noticed changes in their loved one's sense of humor a minimum of 9 years before more common dementia symptoms presented, indicating that changes in humor may be an early sign of both FTD and Alzheimer's.
The team says their findings may lead to better dementia diagnosis by identifying alterations in sense of humor as a potential early indicator for the disease. Dr. Clark adds:
"These findings have implications for diagnosis - not only should personality and behavior changes ring alarm bells, but clinicians themselves need to be more aware of these symptoms as an early sign of dementia.
As well as providing clues to underlying brain changes, subtle differences in what we find funny could help differentiate between the different diseases that cause dementia. Humor could be a particularly sensitive way of detecting dementia because it puts demands on so many different aspects of brain function, such as puzzle solving, emotion and social awareness."
Dr. Simon Ridley, director of research at Alzheimer's Research UK, who helped fund the study, calls for larger studies that follow people for longer periods in order to pinpoint how and when a person's change in humor may be an indicator for dementia.
"Dementia diagnosis poses multiple challenges," he adds, "but through research we will be able to improve diagnosis and ultimately find treatments that tackle the specific causes of the condition."
Last month, Medical News Today reported on a study published in Neurology that suggested older women who complain of poor memory may be at greater risk for dementia nearly 20 years later.


text:
You are probably sitting there, in your plush easy chair, your darkened closet, or your curious sofa, wondering what this is all about. What is Goreyesque? (Hurry to the About section immediately! Go ahead, we'll wait.)
Very well, then. We are counting on you - yes, you! - to provide us with your best work inspired by Edward St. John Gorey. Write that short story, that poem, that essay. Sketch that illustration, paint that picture, shoot that photograph. Got it? Is it ingenious, wicked, ghastly, exceptionally well-made? Excellent! Then send it to: firstname.lastname@example.com. We'll let you know whether we think it's amazing within about 3 weeks.
The exhibitions at the Loyola University Museum of Art (LUMA) - Elegant Enigmas: The Art of Edward Gorey and G is for Gorey - C is for Chicago: The Collection of Thomas Michalak - open February 15, 2014. It is our goal to premiere the work we have selected for Goreyesque online on or near the date of the opening. We will keep you updated on our success with pulling off this scheme.
Additionally, we are planning a reading event at the LUMA gallery on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. Selected participants will be reading their work starting at 6:00 p.m. Audience members will then be invited to view the exhibitions (free of charge) from approximately 7:00-8:00 p.m. This event is free and open to the public. More information will be available closer to the date.
Please submit your work, return to this site for updates, "like" us on Facebook (facebook.com/Goreyesque), follow us on Twitter (@GoreyesqueLit), and love us forever.


text:
Today in Council I joined Councilmember Tom LaBonge in recognizing Fire Inspector Robert Gladden who retired after 30 years of service to the Los Angeles Fire Department and the people of Los Angeles.
Before joining the LAFD, Mr. Gladden served for four years in the United States Air Force in Las Vegas, Korea, and Lancaster. After joining the LAFD in 1978, he was assigned to the Downtown, South Central, Hollywood and Crenshaw portions of the city. Robert was promoted to Inspector in April 1988.
Robert has ensured the safety of millions of people in their homes and at hundreds of events during his career. These events include Presidential and Vice Presidential visits, the Academy Awards, Grammy Awards, Emmy Awards, the renovation of the Hollywood Bowl, and the opening of the Kodak Theatre at the Hollywood and Highland Complex.
We wish Robert a happy retirement and thank him for his dedication to our city.
Friday, October 31, 2008
Congratulations, Robert Gladden!
Today in Council I joined Councilmember Tom LaBonge in recognizing Fire Inspector Robert Gladden who retired after 30 years of service to the Los Angeles Fire Department and the people of Los Angeles.
Posted by
Friday, October 24, 2008
Renters in foreclosed properties have rights, too!
Echo Park resident Jonny Lee (pictured at right) couldn't believe he had become one of the people he had been reading about in the newspaper. He received a threatening notice from his new landlord -- Countrywide Home Loans -- because his building's previous owner had fallen into foreclosure.
Mr. Lee was offered 48 hours to consider two choices: he could leave on his own within 30 days and receive a $2,000 relocation fee or he could wait and be evicted in 30 days.
What Mr. Lee didn't know is that Countrywide's actions in this case - pressuring a renter to leave solely because of a foreclosure and offering $2,000 in relocation fees -- both violate city law.
According our laws, a change in building ownership due to foreclosure is not by itself an adequate reason to evict a tenant, and tenants must be notified of their rights in these situations. In the event that eviction is justified following a foreclosure, tenants are also entitled to a relocation fee in the minimum amount of $7,000.
This morning I sent Countrywide a letter regarding their involvement with the Echo Park triplex where Mr. Lee lives, and demanding that they cease and desist illegal foreclosure-related eviction practices. This is not the first time that I have been notified of these kind of tactics being used by Countrywide. I am watching and going to make sure that they follow the laws we have in place to protect renters from fraudulent or predatory practices.
Tenants have rights, even if they live in properties that are being foreclosed. Tenants who believe they are being pressured to vacate a foreclosed property or are being offered relocation fees below the minimum $7,000 for good faith evictions may seek advice from the Los Angeles Housing Department by calling 1-866-557-RENT.
Posted by
Air Force Week in Los Angeles
This morning, I joined Councilmember Hahn and leaders from the U.S. Air Force in announcing November 14-21 as Air Force Week in Los Angeles. Air Force Week is an Air Force-led program designed to increase communication with the public. Los Angeles is just one of three cities chosen nationally as sites for the event. It will feature many free activities, such as flyovers, an Air Force Expo, and a Film Festival. Check out the website for more information.
Posted by
Wednesday, October 22, 2008
City Council approves electronic billboard motion
The City Council approved my motion directing the City Attorney to determine whether electronic billboard conversions can trigger the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The City Attorney will report back to the City Council in 45 days.
Under CEQA, projects that may have a significant impact on their surrounding communities must be reviewed through the appropriate public process, which gives neighbors, community advocates, and other stakeholders the opportunity to raise questions and the project's proposer the opportunity to address those concerns and needs before the project is permitted. Requiring a CEQA evaluation would give the public and the City an opportunity to review each proposed conversion's technical aspects such as the frequency of the content changes, illumination intensity, and hours of illumination.
Already, this motion has gotten the attention of Clear Channel, which owns the billboard at Silver Lake and Effie that inspired this motion. In response to residents' concerns, Clear Channel has agreed to turn off the sign every evening at midnight and dim by 67 percent the intensity of sign's illumination.
This is a temporary solution for this particular location, but does not address the long-term issue of whether the sign is appropriate for the neighborhood. Moreover, we need to address the larger problem of creating a process for the public and City of Los Angeles to influence the locations and technical aspects signs as they are converted in our neighborhoods. CEQA would give our communities the process we need to limit the impact of electronic billboards and ensure the conversions occur in appropriate areas. If we can legally use this process, we should.
Posted by
Monday, October 20, 2008
2008 Hollywood Holiday will feature Demi Lovato
Every year, Hollywood has played a role in ushering in the holiday season on the Sunday after Thanksgiving. This year, we are very excited to bring family entertainment to the boulevard in a fresh, exciting format.
The 2008 Hollywood Holiday will include Winterfest, an all-day street festival that will include a free Radio Disney performance by Hollywood Records recording artist and Disney Channel actress Demi Lovato. Ms. Lovato stars with the Jonas Brothers in Disney's Camp Rock and her album Don't Forget debuted at #2 on the Billboard 200 chart when it was released on Hollywood Records in September 2008. The City of Los Angeles, Lift Up America, and the Hollywood Youth Foundation are presenting sponsors of Winterfest, which will include a special "VIP" area for more than 1,000 children who participate in Los Angeles-area programs for underprivileged youth.
At 5 p.m., the Hollywood Santa Parade will begin at the corner of Hollywood and Highland and will feature marching bands from across the country, equestrian units, floats, and Santa Claus. Grandstand seats are available for $35 and discounts are available for groups of 25 or more. Those seeking more information about tickets or sponsorship opportunities, may call 1-866-PARADE1 or visit the website here.
Participants are encouraged to GoMetro to Winterfest and the Hollywood Santa Parade and exit at one of the convenient Hollywood stations. For Metro station information and schedules, please click here.
Hollywood Holiday will be a great way to start the holiday season. See you on November 30!
Posted by
Friday, October 17, 2008
$75,000 offered in John McGraham case
Last Thursday, a terrible act was committed in our community. John McGraham was burned to death after being set on fire with gasoline on the corner of 3rd Street and Berendo. Mr. McGraham was a well-known and well-loved homeless man who lived on the streets in this neighborhood. The way he was murdered is beyond comprehension. The City of Los Angeles is offering a $75,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for his death. I urge anyone who knows anything about this to step forward and call the LAPD at 1-877-275-5273.
Posted by
Friday, October 10, 2008
Happy Retirement, Ray Gonzales!
Today in Council Chambers we honored journalist Ray Gonzales, who recently retired after serving as KTLA Director of Community Affairs for more than 30 years. Gonzales was also the Executive Producer and host of KTLA's Pacesetters weekend public affairs program.
An active community leader, Gonzales coordinated KTLA Charities for the Robert R. McCormick Tribune Foundation and oversaw the foundation's distribution of charitable funds to organizations in Southern California. He also served on numerous boards, including the advisory board of the City of Los Angeles's own LA's BEST after-school program.
Posted by
Kicking off Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Today I joined Mayor Villaraigosa, my fellow Councilmembers, and members of the Domestic Violence Task Force (DVTF) at City Hall in launching Domestic Violence Awareness Month. It is truly tragic when people must fear for their safety in their own homes. The only way to break the cycle of domestic violence is to educate everyone -- families, law enforcement officers, policy makers – to recognize and know how to provide assistance to victims.
The DVTF released a new report this morning on teen dating violence that shows one in five teen relationships are abusive. Such studies show how important it is to become educated about the prevalence and effects of domestic violence as early as possible.
We also announced the city's participation in HopeLine, Verizon Wireless's cell phone collection program to help victims of domestic violence. Through Verizon Wireless's HopeLine program, you can help combat domestic violence by donating your used wireless phones and accessories, which are refurbished and sold with the proceeds donated to benefit local shelters and non-profit organizations that focus on domestic violence prevention and awareness. Phones are also donated to organizations that provide assistance to domestic violence victims. From October 10 through November 10, you can donate your old phones by bringing them to collection boxes in designated City offices, including City Hall and City Council District Offices across the city.
Posted by
Wednesday, October 08, 2008
Echo Park named one of top 10 "Great Neighborhoods in America"
Posted by
International Walk to School Day
We want our students to get more exercise and be able to spend more time outdoors. Walking to school is a great way to accomplish both, but we need also to make sure students have safe routes to get to school and home. Getting hit by a car traveling 30 miles per hour has the same impact on a person as falling off a three story building.
Posted by
Tuesday, October 07, 2008
Celebrating milestones at LA City College
Access to a quality public education has been the key to success for millions of Americans who came to this country seeking a better life for their families. Los Angeles City College (LACC) has been providing that kind of quality education to local students for more than 70 years and today the college celebrated two milestones.
Dr. Jamillah Moore was inaugurated today. She is the first African American woman to permanently lead this institution, and I know that she is committed to providing leadership that will enhance educational opportunities for all of our students. In addition, the college opened the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, a brand new 63,000 square-foot facility that will be a great resource for LACC students.
Posted by
Monday, October 06, 2008
Welcome, Helen Bernstein High School
Hollywood has long been a place where people come to make their dreams come true, and starting this year, thousands of high school students in Hollywood will have the opportunity to get the quality education they deserve and need for success at Helen Bernstein High School.
Posted by
East Hollywood BID tree planting
This morning I joined the East Hollywood Business Improvement District (BID) and the Hollywood Beautification Team in planting a tree on Vermont Avenue. This ceremonial tree planting marked the completion of the BID's first major project -- planting more than 100 trees on Vermont between Hollywood Boulevard and Melrose Avenue. The new trees provide a nice-looking landscape along this busy street, and will provide even more shade as they grow.
Posted by
Wednesday, October 01, 2008
Electronic billboards in residential neighborhoods
This electronic billboard popped up at Silver Lake and Effie and is one of a number new ones around the city. Irresponsibly-placed electronic billboards are not only nuisances to residents who have to live with light blaring into their homes, but can be dangerous for neighborhood drivers, pedestrians, and cyclists.
Today I introduced two motions that would address the proliferation of electronic billboards in Los Angeles. One motion instructs the City Attorney and Department of Building and Safety to review the terms of a settlement between the City of Los Angeles and major billboard companies that resulted in the city allowing the companies to convert a certain number of traditional billboards to electronic billboards. The settlement agreement allowed the City of Los Angeles to avoid paying potentially millions of dollars to the billboard companies when the courts opined in favor of the billboard companies, which alleged that the city's billboard regulations limited their freedom of speech. The motion also instructs the City Attorney and Department of Building and Safety to review whether the new billboard is in compliance with the settlement.
The other motion is a resolution that would put the City of Los Angeles officially on record in opposition to Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposal to allow Amber Alert message boards to be used for commercial advertising.
Posted by
Creating the Echo Park Film District
Today I introduced a motion that would create an Echo Park Film District. The purpose of the new district is to help ensure that filming is a positive experience for both the neighborhood and the productions. We want to keep filming in Los Angeles and we want to make sure that filming doesn't interfere with everyday life in our community.
Posted by


text:
Dunk Tank Fundraiser Presented by EPIC Response.
BOMA Georgia's Platinum Sponsor EPIC Response is conducting a Dunk Tank fundraiser to support the BOMA Georgia Foundation at the May 25 BOMA Show at the Cobb Galleria. The Foundation advances real estate education and research by providing scholarships, conducting research and authoring whitepapers. To date, the Foundation has awarded over 100 scholarships, conducted two research projects and produced one white paper.
Come by the EPIC Response booth to test your throwing acumen and have some fun!
Step right up and take a few shots at your favorite CRE and BOMA professional!!
Special guests include:
- Ian Hughes - 2016 BOMA Georgia President
- Todd Mitchell - 2016 BOMA Georgia President-Elect
- Emily White - America's Capital Partners
- Russell Copeland - Cushman & Wakefield
- Gabriel Eckert - BOMA Georgia
- Jacob Wilder - BOMA Georgia
- Steve Sauriol - America's Capital Partners
Suggested Donations:
- $25
- $50
- $75
- $100
All proceeds benefit the BOMA Foundation! Donate in advance of the BOMA Show to skip the line and let'em fly!


text:
Join our cycling community and Sign Up to receive
- Tips for better cycling Great deals on cycling gear
- Route or info about rides Cycling advocacy
- Notice of other rides Free prizes
- Ways you can help the fellow members of our community.
We are spreading our love and passion of cycling with you. Join our community. Ride Daily Celebrate Monthly.


text:
Baseball America Preview & SEC TV
The first (of many) SEC previews is out and, as partly expected, Auburn doesn't register a blip. Baseball America has 9 teams making the NCAA Tournament: Florida, South Carolina, Arkansas, Louisiana State, Vanderbilt, Georgia, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Kentucky.
That means, according to Baseball America, only Auburn, Alabama, and Tennessee will be home come tournament time (but one of those will make Hoover)
Wait. Back up. Kentucky? Why Kentucky? Basically it comes down an infield without question marks and optimism:
Kentucky has plenty of reasons for optimism, from athletic 6-foot-4, 215-pound speedster OF Brian Adams (who doubles as a wide receiver on the football team, with eight career catches in two seasons); to LHPs Taylor Rogers and Jerad Grundy, both solid prospects, with Rogers coming off an all-star turn in the Cape Cod League; to a veteran infield led by Jr. 1B/C Luke Maile (.282/.361/.525, 9 HR) and Sr. 3B Thomas McCarthy (.371/.436/.581). In most leagues, that would get it done, but the Wildcats aren't in most leagues. Coach John Cohen-now at Mississippi State-won 44 games twice in three seasons from 2006-2008, but his successor, Gary Henderson, has yet to take Kentucky to Hoover for the SEC tournament, not to mention regional play. But the coaches believe this is the best team they have had since 2008, and that it will be a regionals team if its infield defense holds up.
Those last lines are the more confusing. Kentucky hasn't been to Hoover, much less to the NCAAs since Henderson took over. He's had 3 seasons to get them there and talent let over from Cohen.
I'm not entirely knocking Kentucky (well, maybe I am) but the Wildcats play an identical conference schedule to Auburn with the only minor differences being that Big Blue gets Alabama & Ole Miss at home and travels to Starkville & Tennessee (AU does the opposite) . The big difference is in the non-conference schedule.
Auburn's non-con include Arizona, Purdue, South Alabama, Samford, and Missouri. Kentucky's has Wofford, Buffalo, and Illinois-Chicago. Boyd's World has Auburn's ISR at 10. Kentucky's at 48. They might win more games, but the overall RPI is going to be a big plus for Auburn.
In other (slightly better news), the Auburn baseball team will appear on TV Seven times this season:
- March 6th vs Alabama (7pm/CSS)
- April 6th at Alabama (7pm/Fox Sports South)
- April 7th at Alabama (3pm/CSS)
- April 13th at Vandy (6pm/CSS)
- April 21st vs Carolina (3pm/Fox Sports South)
- May 4th at Georgia (6pm/Fox Sports South)
- May 10th at Arkansas (6:30pm/ESPNU)
This doesn't include any midweek games that may be picked up (AU/Troy was picked up by CSS last year) or any other late changes that may occur.


text:
Dunno, they must think I'm some kind of freak! ^^
Forever 21
Dunno, they must think I'm some kind of freak! ^^
cute dress!!!
xoxo from rome
Super cute dress, you look adorable and soso pretty! xxx
Beautiful dress! And I love your hair!
Hello Dress! That is so lovely, I love the colour, very spring-y, and it looks fantastic with the brown belt and the cardi, very pretty xoxo
Your boyfriends dad bought that for you?! How awesome is he? The other day a co-worker was asking me about getting married (something I dont plan to do) and she said I had to because she wants to see what I would wear. I said I'll just pick a dress out but wear it around as everyday wear. She wasn't surprised 😉 I find nothing wrong with everyday wedding dresses! You look lovely!
wow beautiful dress! *_*
beautiful outfit!
beautiful outfit!
super cute dress, looking fab
you look gorgeous!!love it
What a lovely dress, you look so pretty! Hah, badass blog stalker! Love it. I like looking around blogs too, it's really interesting and is great for getting ideas for your own blog 🙂 x
oh that dress is so pretty!!!! i definitely need to find on like that 🙂
Cute dress!! Love it 🙂
My Blog
xoxo Michaela
What a lovely dress! 😀
Fun dress! Enjoy prom:) It's been years since my prom but if you like dancing then your sure to have a fabulous time!
such a beautiful dress! i can't believe it's f21. have fun in antwerp!
by the way, i loooove reading your comments always. they're so nice and funny and cute (:
That dress is darling! And as long as you aren't being scary, I don't think you'll be creepin' on any of the blogs you love. It's hard to not want to reply to everything sometimes. I totally understand. (:
Find me at Just Take a Bow.
I hope you have a great time at prom! And I love that dress 🙂 Cream dresses always appeal to me, but Im actually not even sure if i own one! And that cardigan colour is great! And I love being in your blogroll by the way! I love comments from regular visitors; it means I must be doing something right! haha
I am thoroughly impressed you speak three languages by the way! xx
awrhh such a beautiful dress and i love the colour of ur cardi, I shall be visiting your blog again as its just soo lovellyyy 🙂
beautiful dress! great outfit!
Bedankt dat ik in je blogroll sta, Nikki! Heel mooi jurkje trouwens x
that dress is so beautiful! you look lovely!
very very beautiful dress! and great pics1
Have a nice weekend honey
That dress is so pretty and delicate, thats probably why they said it was like a wedding dress. Of course its not though, its such a lovely dress for a spring day! Your blog is LOVELY!
Dat kleedje staat je prachtig!!
Every time Friday rolls around, I am sad to say I find myself singing that song (in my head, only)!
Great outfit! Love the dress, so elegant!
Girl about Town XxX
The dress is very pretty.
beautiful shots
have fun!
I like the dress paired with the cardigan. i think that's how id wear it too. lovely
You hair color is awesome!
LOVE your dress girl!!! Also love your blog, following you now 🙂
If you want follow me back
X Laura
Ohhh, Nikki, you look soooo pretty! That dress is AMAZING! And I love how you styled it! OXO Nat
PS – Blog stalking is awesome and you leave lovely comments, thank you, thank you, thank you for visiting my blog!
You look lovely! Thanks for the sweet comment. By the way, yey for red hair and freckles! My freckles are fading, but I'm a red head underneath that dye, and a true ginger at heart. ; )
beautiful outfit!
Mooi jurkje <3 Staat je goed !
Your hair is so beautiful!!
xo, Allie
love that dress! so cute!


text:
It is so hard to find a moment to breathe in the middle of this season. Shopping, events, travel all compete with our regularly scheduled calendars. How do we find the center? Where do we draw the energy to make it through the holidays, not just surviving but joyful?
Faith that brings Peace
Faith is a journey that begins for many with a recognition of the beauty of the story. The story that God made humanity in his image. The story that God wants to know and be known by his creation. The story that we can encounter the God of the universe because God keeps reaching out to us. The story of Christmas is that God stepped out of eternity and lived in human flesh.
It is a story of connection and restoration. It is a story of hope in the darkest times. It is a story that is meant to bring peace to our hearts.
Love that brings Equality
Love is the key. Love looks beyond labels and social stigma to see the spark of divine image that burns in each soul. Love unwraps the anxiety, the dark moods, the ill-humor that clothes the wounded heart to see the beauty within. Love nurtures the good, illuminates the positive, and gently clears away the grime so that healing can begin.
This is how I want to be loved, how we all long to be loved. This is the love we must offer at Christmas.
Community that shapes Identity
We are all individuals, but we all need others as well. We find out who we are by what is reflected back to us in the faces of those who love us. In our families, our parents first show us that we are priceless as they gaze at our newborn wrinkly faces with joy. In our friendships, we hear how great we sing, or how fast we run, or how we are good listeners. In our grown-up lives, it can be hard to find good reflectors, but the need is still there. Find your community, or begin to create one by offering your friendship to others.
Joining together with others in shared friendship and love brings support in hard times and people to celebrate in good times.
Contributing in ways that demonstrate Integrity
It is easy to drop a quarter in a red kettle and feel we have done our part. When we take a moment to reflect, we may find that it falls short of what we value and cherish. Ask yourself what it is that you long to see flourish in the world around you. Is it justice, peace, plenty for everyone? Look for a way to contribute that builds those values. Send a letter to a soldier. Spend an hour at a peace vigil. Serve by wrapping toys for kids in need.
Giving in a way that aligns with your heart brings joy and energizes your soul.
Rest that comes from choosing Simplicity
Your life cannot be measured by how busy your schedule is or how full your closet is no matter what our culture of exhaustion may promote. You are more than your overtime, your toys, and your (or your kids) activities. It is great for life to be full in a way that brings richness. If your schedule is sucking the life out of you, it is time to simplify. If your stuff is overwhelming you, it is time to simplify. Create space in your schedule, carve out some empty time and then don't fill it. Clear out a drawer or shelf or closet in your house, and then don't fill it. We could all use more empty space, less to worry about or keep track of and maintain.
Trusting, connecting, giving, resting, all ways to stay sane any time of year.
Staying Grounded at Christmas, now that is ReFreshing!


text:
Dark Force
Type: Imperial Stout
Alcohol: 8.5%
Country: Norway
Recently my local beer store started to get in a large selection of Norwegian craft beers. I have not had a lot of beers by the likes of Haandbryggeriet or Nøgne Ø, so I was intrigued. I have heard a lot about Dark Force stout, an imperial wheat stout, so I am really looking forward to trying it.
Pours ultra midnight dark, as any good imperial stout should. The small but persistent head is a great shade of tan. Aroma has hints of licorice and smoke, with dark malt and sweet sweet wheat. The taste and the mouthfeel are where this beer really stands apart. Starts out as standard imperial stout taste, nice roasted malts, dark chcocolate, a pretty present dark licorice/anise taste as it warms, and a nice espresso coffee finish. Also a little taste of smoke and ash in there, it adds a nice complexity to the taste. A little bit of hop bite somewhere far back in the taste but it is more like a bitter coffee and chocolate then an earthy hop taste. The wheat adds a subtle sweetness and smoothness to this beer. This is a pretty big beer, 8.5% is no small grain bill. The wheat gives what would be a pretty full heavy mouthfeel a belvety oilyness that really makes this beer a joy to drink. As it warms the licorice comes through a bit more and puts me off just slightly. This is an imperial stout I would drink pretty cold. If you are looking to shake up your imperial stout, this is the place to start.


text:
BBC interviewers are justly famous for challenging their guests with tough, skeptical and sometimes even sneering questions and retorts, and never more so than when interviewing Israeli spokesmen or supporters.
A case in point is this interview by Emily Maitlis of the Israeli Prime Minister's spokesman, Mark Regev, on July 25, 2014, regarding the shelling of a Gaza school being used as a safe area.
Regev: My information is that Israel agreed to a four hour period for a humanitarian corridor, and that was disrupted by the Hamas terrorists themselves who didn't want to let –
Maitlis: – interrupting – So you knew that there were children in that building...
Regev: That is a consistent pattern of behavior by the terrorists who deliberately want to leave civilians to protect ...
Maitlis: – interrupting – Mark Regev, you knew that that was being used as a shelter by people fleeing the fighting in northern Gaza, you knew there were women and children who had come there to seek shelter.
Regev: And we've been asking people to leave ...
Maitlis: – interrupting – And you knew that they hadn't been able to leave that building.
The host, James Coomarasamy, interviewed Chris Gunness, the spokesman for UNRWA in Gaza, and Gunness, himself a former BBC reporter, was asked about the incident, and specifically about reports that UNRWA had simply handed the rockets back to Hamas.
he charge by claiming that UNRWA had turned the rockets over to "bomb disposal experts" who were answerable not to Hamas but to some imaginary "Government of National Consensus which Hamas has left."
Regular BBC listeners would usually expect such a claim to provoke, at the least, peals of derisive laughter and sharp, skeptical, even sarcastic, questioning by the BBC host. Indeed, that sort of eruption is exactly why many listen to the BBC.
But as with the Meshaal interview, there was nothing of the sort, just an agreeable "Right" by a seemingly comatose Coomarasamy.
One wonders what a Meshaal or a Gunness would have to say on the BBC to elicit the kind of reaction that Israeli spokesmen and supporters routinely face.


text:
For Time:
8 minute cap
20 Squat Cleans
30 Burpees
150 DUs (75 Novice)
30 Burpees
20 Squat Cleans
Rules: Teams will have 8 minutes to complete the workout. Only one person works at a time. Teammates may switch at any point. There will be a one second penalty for each rep not completed within the cap.
Burpees: Will be performed with a hand release over a bar. The athlete must touch their chest to the floor, visibly lift hands from the ground, then jump over the bar for a rep to count. The feet MUST touch the floor before the hands when jumping over the bar!
Squat Cleans: The bar must be pulled from the floor, pass through a full squat and finish with the hips and knees fully extended with the elbows in front of the bar. Deadlifts into hang squat cleans are allowed. A power clean into a front squat is allowed.
Double Unders: The rope must pass under the feet twice. If the rope is trapped on the second pass, the rep does not count.


text:
Other available options
Sure to make her feel like a princess, this luxurious 18ct gold Princessa ring features a dazzling square diamond cluster, with diamond set shoulders for even more sparkle. Complete with diamond set tiara emblem side detail for a regal finishing touch.
Normally available in sizes I to SExclusive to H.Samuel
- Birthstone
- April
- Brand
- Princessa
- Diamond
- 2/3 carat
- Material
- 18ct Yellow Gold
- Stone setting
- Invisible
- Stone shape
- Princess
- Stone style
- Cluster
- Stone type
- Diamond
- Width
- 0.9 cm
Delivery & Returns
At H.Samuel we offer a range of delivery options to suit you:
- Free Standard Delivery available on orders of £49 or more
- Free Express Delivery available on orders of £500 or more
- Free Click & Collect to over 300 H.Samuel stores in the UK
For more Delivery Information click here
Returns policy: you can return items to us by post or in store within 30 days for a full refund or exchange.*
*We cannot refund or exchange pierced jewellery, e.g. earrings, if they have been removed from the original sealed packaging due to hygiene reasons.
For our full returns policy click here.
Help Centre
For assistance with your purchase, visit our help centre for advice & tips so you can buy confidently with H.Samuel.


text:
Coyotes 3 – Oilers 2 (Shootout)
Coyotes acted as gap control for the Pacific on Black Friday as they stopped the Oilers from getting both points. Fighting a tough series of games (5 losses of last 6), the Coyotes were able to fight back from behind for a win, led by Vrbata (assist and shootout goal) and Smith in goal.
McDavid started the scoring with a breakaway goal for the Oilers. Coyotes were denied a goal and Larsson would take the Oilers even further with a ninja-like one-timer. Domi would put the Coyotes on the board with a goal on the rush by trailing and using players in front of him as a screen. Coyotes captain Doan would tie the game with a redirect into the Oilers net. The Oilers brought the heat in OT with a powerplay, but the Coyotes held on. McDavid even "scored" on the final rush of OT, just milliseconds after the horn, which would not count. The Coyotes would go on to win in the shootout after both McDavid and Eberle did not score. Vrbata, on the other hand, would extend his career shootout goal count to 43, still the highest in NHL history.


text:
This week I'm going to be guest blogging over at Miss Emilie's blog while she and the boys are out on tour with a scrumptious new cocktail I like to call a Cucermelon...Waterumber? (Okay the name needs some work :) Anyhoo, it's the perfect drink for an afternoon picnic on a hot summer day, y'all will love it!
I had so much fun doing cocktail recipes that I figured I would share one over here as well for you, my lovely readers. It's a Cucumber (noticing a pattern?) Lemon Sparkler and it's possibly my new summer go-to to drink on the patio!
|Recipe adapted from Design Sponge (It's a good one!)
Makes 1 8 oz. cocktail
* 1-2 pieces of thinly sliced lemon
* 4-6 pieces of thinly sliced cucumber
* 1 tsp of honey
* 2 oz. vodka
* 4 oz. sparkling water
* 3-4 ice cubes
Add vodka and honey to glass and stir until dissolved. (Ensure that the vodka is room temperature or it will be difficult to dissolve honey... the first time I did it with ice and the honey hardened onto the spoon...so I ate it like a lollypop. Love honey. Add lemon, cucumber, and sparkling water** and top with ice. Garnish with lemon or cucumber slice. Enjoy! (Embarrassingly easy right?!)
** I've also soaked the cumbers in the vodka for about an hour to enhance the cucumber flavoring, it's definitely a worthwhile choice!)


text:
If you're looking for something fun to do with friends and family this fall, check out Candy Apple Orchard in Emmett. I've got everything you'll need to know before you head out the door.
December stats are in for the Ada County real estate market. It's still strong, and it's not going to slow down for a while. It confirms all that I've been saying about wether or not it's a good time to list your home for sale.


text:
|General Discussion
|« Previous MessageNext Message »
|October 11 2002 6:29pm
|Re: MySQl db as filesystem.
|View as plain text
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 Actually, I remember reading about a mysqlfs system, like that, cd to a table, ls for records.. rm to remove and such. that was over a year ago at least.. check sourceforge or google, I bet they'd be able to tell more. Archives might too. Jayce^ On Thursday 10 October 2002 10:32 pm, Joel Rees wrote: > > At 12:58 +0200 10/10/02, Alex Polite wrote: > > >Is there any way I could display a MySQL database as a filesystem > > >under Linux? > > To which, on Thu, 10 Oct 2002 at 17:56:31 -0500, Paul DuBois asked > > > What does that mean? > > Should we guess that he wants to be able to log into a database with csh, > run ls and get a list of tables, run cat on a table and get a > tab-delimited listing of the contents of the table? > > On the surface it didn't seem like such an unreasonable question, ... - -- - --Jayce^ -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE----- Version: GnuPG v1.0.7 (GNU/Linux) iD8DBQE9pxhyA10/0O8cAHgRAp7kAJ972XyI6+ys+X3rzc13/2mprw2HTwCeOy2m iuG//UzD37flqBKMVwvcDrg= =bT50 -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----


text:
All prices are in All prices are in USD
We have a few different guides available to point you in the right direction!
Still have a question? Contact us at firstname.lastname@example.com.
We're doing it again.And there is more to win this time. Can we get a …
We always hear the words, "Save the Whales." Or, "Save the Pandas". …
All prices are in USD. © 2019 qdSpray.
Sitemap |
Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce


text:
Local Locksmith Alma, KS: Emergency Locksmith Alma, KS
24 Hr Emergency Locksmith
Alma, KS
Keys Cutting Locksmith Serving Alma KS (66401)
Keys Cutting Locksmith, one of the most trustworthy and honest locksmith in Alma, Kansas. We are known for our around the clock availability and minimal response time of 15 min's on-site. We have a staff of trained, insured as well as bonded specialists, locksmiths who're capable sufficient to resolve your vehicle locksmith requirements, professional locksmith needs as well as residential locksmiths demands.
Several Common Services
- Door unlocking
- Lock changed, Lock re-keyed, lock fixed
- Electronic lock setting up and maintained
- Keys made
These a few of the locksmith services which are popular in all the three sections that is, automobile, residential, and commercial arenas.
Few Specific Services
There are actually several services which can just be given to automobile sector like transponder keys made, Ignitions repaired as well as replaced, transponder keys made.
Within the other hand residential as well as commercial sector looks at security for their prime objective as well as Keys Cutting Locksmith, Alma Kansas has got updated techniques to defend the non commercial as well as commercial environment. To mention several services like emergency lockouts, access control techniques, risk-free combination changed, safe repaired, safe opened, key control systems and many more locksmith services are offered from our locksmith company.
- Best local Locksmiths supply the services speedily at a cost of $fifteen.
- We specialize in every areas of locksmith to all the areas of society.
- All of us is committed to provide locksmith services throughout the Alma Kansas with the most effective tools.
- We also ensure that you acquire the best possible solutions for your locksmith needs.
- We have earned reputation through providing excellent locksmith services in the city at affordable prices.
Zip: 66401
Area Code: 785
State: Kansas KS
Locksmiths near Alma KS
Locksmiths in the 785 area code.
- Abilene, KS
- Alta Vista, KS
- Auburn, KS
- Axtell, KS
- Baldwin City, KS
- Barnes, KS
- Belvue, KS
- Bendena, KS
- Berryton, KS
- Blue Rapids, KS
- Bremen, KS
- Burdick, KS
- Burlingame, KS
- Centralia, KS
- Chapman, KS
- Circleville, KS
- Clay Center, KS
- Clifton, KS
- Corning, KS
- Delia, KS
- Denton, KS
- Dover, KS
- Dwight, KS
- Elwood, KS
- Emmett, KS
- Enterprise, KS
- Eskridge, KS
- Eudora, KS
- Fort Riley, KS
- Fostoria, KS
- Frankfort, KS
- Goff, KS
- Grantville, KS
- Greeley, KS
- Green, KS
- Greenleaf, KS
- Harveyville, KS
- Havensville, KS
- Herington, KS
- Holton, KS
- Home, KS
- Hope, KS
- Hoyt, KS
- Junction City, KS
- Lane, KS
- Lawrence, KS
- Lecompton, KS
- Leonardville, KS
- Linn, KS
- Longford, KS
- Lost Springs, KS
- Manhattan, KS
- Maple Hill, KS
- Marysville, KS
- Mc Farland, KS
- Meriden, KS
- Milford, KS
- Morganville, KS
- Nortonville, KS
- Ogden, KS
- Olsburg, KS
- Onaga, KS
- Oskaloosa, KS
- Ottawa, KS
- Overbrook, KS
- Ozawkie, KS
- Palmer, KS
- Paxico, KS
- Perry, KS
- Pomona, KS
- Princeton, KS
- Randolph, KS
- Rantoul, KS
- Richmond, KS
- Riley, KS
- Rossville, KS
- Saint George, KS
- Saint Marys, KS
- Silver Lake, KS
- Soldier, KS
- Solomon, KS
- Talmage, KS
- Tecumseh, KS
- Topeka, KS
- Troy, KS
- Valley Falls, KS
- Vermillion, KS
- Wakefield, KS
- Wamego, KS
- Waterville, KS
- Wathena, KS
- Wellsville, KS
- Westmoreland, KS
- White City, KS
- Wilsey, KS
- Woodbine, KS


text:
Fianna Fáil Leader Micheál Martin TD has described claims by Taoiseach Enda Kenny that the top rate of income tax would have to rise by 4% if water charges did not go ahead as "utterly bogus".
He commented: "The Taoiseach has made a truly bizarre and utterly bogus claim that without water charges the top rate of income tax would have to go up by 4%. As recently as last month, Revenue published a document on their website which showed a 1% increase in the top rate of tax would raise €233 million in a full year. By implication a 4% rise would yield €932 million. This is many multiples of the money that will be raised by domestic water charges as currently planned. The Taoiseach is deliberately attempting to frighten people with misleading data. He is clearly panicked following yesterday's marches and is seeking to deliberately confuse the debate.
"The Minister for the Environment previously told the Dáil that domestic water charges would raise a total of €300 million assuming full compliance. However, the Government has already been forced in to a series of concessions including a €100 payment to recipients of the household benefits package, the fuel allowance as well as a further tax credit. The combined cost of these is €105 million with further concessions now likely. These will reduce the net revenue from Irish Water to €150 million annually or less," added Deputy Martin.
"The Government is attempting to claim that if water charges did not go ahead, all the costs associated with water provision would come back on the state's books. Various figures have been bandied about to imply that the impact of this would be between €800 million and €1billion. However, when Fianna Fáil asked Michael Noonan a simple question as to what would be budget impact of bringing Irish Water fully back on the state books he could not provide a straight answer.
"However, he did confirm that €533 million paid from the local government fund to Irish water is "is already included in general government expenditure for 2015" and €230 million from commercial revenue will "will count as general government revenue off-setting an equal amount of general government expenditure."
"The Taoiseach should withdraw this bogus threat and people's concerns have to be addressed."


text:
Company Description
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
New York City Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR)
NYC Parks is a design award-winning city agency that builds and cares for public spaces for New Yorkers to connect, play and enjoy. These public spaces, encompassing over 5,000 properties, include boardwalks, historic houses, playgrounds and pools and Works Progress Administration (WPA)-era recreation centers. Resident Engineers are essential to the modernization of Parks' beloved public spaces and structures.
NYC Parks depends on its Resident Engineers to manage a wide range of interesting construction projects at these sites. Resident Engineers are the bridge between contractors, architects, engineers, landscape architects and the city, viewing all parties as essential partners to the successful completion of a construction project. The work of Resident Engineers is highly visible and directly benefits millions of New Yorkers and communities.
Resident Engineers have an understanding of construction work and are able to clearly communicate with and between contractors and designers alike to get the job done. The successful candidates enjoy being at worksites and get satisfaction in solving problems and moving capital projects forward to completion.
NYC Parks offers a competitive benefits package, including pension, excellent health plans, generous vacation/sick days and a work-life balance.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. www.nyc.gov/parks.
• Under direction, manage construction work involving multiple partners (e.g., construction workers, architects, landscape architects, engineers, contractors) on diverse capital projects with varying degrees of complexity.
• Oversee the approval process of various construction projects, including making recommendations where necessary. Review, approve and/or recommend change orders.
• Consult with Landscape Architects, Architects or Engineers of Record regarding change orders, shop drawing approvals and other architectural and engineering related issues.
• Provide oversight of contractors to ensure adherence to plans and specifications. Maintain correspondence with contractors, review and approve contractors' payment requisitions and clarify other construction issues.
• Review and research contractors' dispute claims and advise Borough Director on solutions. Resolve field condition issues.
• Collaborate on monitoring various contract administrative requirements (e.g., Minority/Women Business Enterprise goals, Project Labor Agreements, Damages for Delay programs).
• Produce daily and weekly construction project reports, maintain accurate records, keep calculation books, prepare cost projections and organize and lead meetings.
(Construction Project Manager - Job ID# 406342)
1. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and five years of full-time satisfactory experience managing and/or inspecting one or more construction projects which must have a total cost of at least $300,000 for each of the five years of the required experience; or
2. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university, accredited by regional, national, professional or specialized agencies recognized as accrediting bodies by the U. S. Secretary of Education and by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), in engineering, engineering technology, architecture, architectural technology, landscape architecture, construction, construction technology, or construction management; or
3. One year of the experience as described in "1" above and a valid license as a professional engineer, registered architect, or registered landscape architect, issued by a board of examining engineers, architects, or landscape architects duly established and qualified pursuant to the laws of any state or territory of the United States; or
4. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent approved by a State's Department of Education or a recognized accrediting organization, and a combination of at least two years of experience as described in "1" above and the education as described in "2" above to equal a total of five years of education and experience. Matriculation in an undergraduate college degree program as described in "2" above may be substituted for experience on the basis of 30 semester credits for one year of satisfactory full-time experience up to a maximum of three years of experience.
• To be eligible for placement in Assignment Level II, individuals must have one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience working as a Construction Project Manager Level I ; or one additional year of satisfactory full-time experience (as described in the minimum qualifications of the Construction Project Manager civil service title).
• Candidates must specify for each construction project they worked on: a description of the construction project, the time period they worked on the construction project, and the type of work they performed. Candidates must also specify the money allotted for the project.
Driver License Requirement
Driver License Requirement: At the time of appointment to this position, you must have a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York. If you have moving violations, license suspension or an accident record, you may be disqualified. This license must be maintained for the duration of your employment.
(Associate Project Manager - Job ID# 406344)
One year of full-time satisfactory experience in supervising employees performing project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating or expediting, on engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects, or supervising a construction project with a value of $1,000,000 or more, and either:
1. A baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, landscape architecture, business administration or public administration, and one year of full-time satisfactory experience in project management work, such as planning, administering, managing, coordinating or expediting, for engineering and/or architectural and/or landscape architectural projects; or
2. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent and five years of experience as described in "1" above; or
3. A four-year high school diploma or its educational equivalent plus any combination of college education and/or experience described in "1" above to make up the equivalent of five years of education and experience. One year of experience credit will be given for: (a) each 30 semester credits of college education leading to a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in engineering, architecture, business administration or public administration; (b) a Masters degree from an accredited university in one of the disciplines described in "1" above; or (c) a valid New York State license as a Professional Engineer, Registered Architect or Registered Landscape Architect.
Experience that is primarily of a design nature is not acceptable towards meeting the qualification requirements.
This position is exempt from NYC residency requirements.
1. Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering.
2. Excellent communication and organizational skills.
3. Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Photoshop and 3D rendering.
4. Driver license valid in New York State.
Salary: $72K - $72,651** plus excellent benefits
**Appointees to this position will receive a $2,060 Assignment Differential in addition to their base salary.
For external applicants, please apply through www.nyc.gov/careers
1) Go to www.nyc.gov/careers/search
2) Search for Job IDs#: 406342 OR 406344
For details about NYC Parks: www.nyc.gov/parks
References will be required upon request.
Browse Jobs By Category
Construction Management


text:
Bone matrix is comprised primarily of collagen, which takes the shape of chains in various sizes and dimensions. Bone matrix is created from various collagens, which are the most abundant proteins in the body. Collagen is abundant, strong and stable, which makes it ideal for creating bone as well as cartilage, skin, tendons and tissues throughout the body.
Fully developed bones consist primarily of proteins and minerals, and vary in size, shape and density. Most bones are comprised mostly of minerals, such as calcium and phosphate. The remaining portions of bones are created from water and matrix collagens, which form before bone minerals are deposited. The collagens that comprise bone matrix vary widely, but undergo the process of synthesis before being added to bones. The synthesis process takes place in osteoblasts, which are cells responsible for generating new bone growth. Collagens may exist as long, thin strands or as tightly coiled and compact elements. Fibrils are the most common bone matrix collagens, but other proteins form matrix, too. According to Augusta Technical College, bone matrix contains inorganic and organic components, such as osteoids and proteins. These proteins include fibronectin, osteonectin, osteocalcin, thrombospondin and matrix-gla-protein. Fibronection is abundant and regulates osteoblast differentiation while osteonectin regulates mineralization. Thrombospondin inhibits bone cell precursors while osteocalcin binds calcium. Lastly, matrix-gla-protein prevents mineralization and causes calcified blood vessels.