text:
This country code will remain if no action is taken to change it.
Our website uses functional cookies that do not collect any personal information or track your browsing activity. When you select your country, you agree that we can place these functional cookies on your device.
Robert S. McLaren1, Ph.D., Jaynish Patel1, Ph.D., Carolyn R. Hill2, M.S., Margaret C. Kline2, M.S., John M. Butler2, Ph.D., and Douglas R. Storts1, Ph.D.
1Promega Corporation, 2800 Woods Hollow Road, Madison, WI 53711, U.S.A.
2National Institutes of Standards and Technology, 100 Bureau Drive, Gaithersburg, MD 20899, USA
The SE33 locus is one of the most polymorphic markers used in human identification. However, it also possesses a higher mutation rate than other STR loci which results in multiple microvariants both within the repeat and in the flanking regions. Such flanking region mutations can generate discordant allele calls between multiplexes using different primer pairs. Classically such discordance is due to a mutation within a primer binding site. However, a discordance observed in samples of primarily West African descent between the PowerPlex® ESI 17 and ESX 17 Systems does not fall in this category. The root cause is a set of up to three separate SNPs residing within the PowerPlex® ESI 17 SE33 amplicon, which are capable of disrupting a stem-loop structure present in the wild-type sequence. These mutations retard the migration of the amplicon on capillary electrophoresis by 0.6 to 0.9 bases relative to the wildtype amplicon. As single-stranded DNA with a partial double-stranded region is known to migrate faster these data are consistent with a stem-loop structure forming in the wild-type sequence post-electrokinetic injection while the mutants are unable to form this structure and hence migrate normally. Formation of a stem-loop (even one with a ΔG of only –5.77kcal/mol) is due to an inability to precisely control the temperature on the exposed cathode end of an array, thereby resulting in an incomplete denaturing environment. To alleviate this discordance we developed a new SE33 primer set for inclusion in the PowerPlex® ESI 17 Pro System. This change allows robust amplification of DNA samples containing these SNPs without the migration shift caused by these mutations. As the 3′ end of these new primer pairs are of the exact same sequence as those found in the PowerPlex® ESX 17 System, there is expected to be minimal if any affect on concordance. Finally the charges to this primer pair have been shown to eliminate nonspecific amplification seen in some casework samples with the PowerPlex® ESI 17 System.
Download the poster
PDF (311kb)


text:
adidas Falcon Elite Running Shoe - Mens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 249400
You will experience a top-notch running experience in these Falcon Elite running shoes from adidas®. These kicks cater to the under-pronating and neutral runner who needs a super cushioned ride.
- Nylon and mesh upper
- Padded tongue and collar
- Soft EVA insole for comfort
- adiPRENE®+ in the forefoot maintains propulsion and efficiency
- adiPRENE® under the heel for superior cushioning at impact
- adiWEAR® outsole offers the ultimate in high-wear durability
- Blown rubber outsole
- miCoach enabled
- Imported
- View more adidas
Tell us what you think!
Everyone has an opinion. Here's your chance to share yours! Be the first to write a review of this product and help your fellow shoppers pick the best of the best.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Computers & Business Machines
Imagine the loss, 100 years from now, if museums hadn't begun preserving the artifacts of the computer age. The last few decades offer proof positive of why museums must collect continuously—to document technological and social transformations already underway.
The Museum's collections contain mainframes, minicomputers, microcomputers, and handheld devices. A Cray2 supercomputer is part of the collections, along with one of the towers of IBM's Deep Blue, the computer that defeated reigning champion Garry Kasparov in a chess match in 1997. Other artifacts range from personal computers to ENIAC, the Altair, and the Osborne 1. Computer components and peripherals, games, software, manuals, and other documents are part of the collections. Some of the instruments of business include adding machines, calculators, typewriters, dictating machines, fax machines, cash registers, and photocopiers
"Computers & Business Machines - Overview" showing 1 items.
Altair 8800 Microcomputer Plug-In Cards
- Description
- Seventeen computer boards for the Altair 8800 microcomputer.
- Not long after Intel introduced its 8080 microprocessor, a small firm in Albuquerque, New Mexico, named MITS (Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems) announced a computer kit called the Altair, which met the social as well as technical requirements for a small personal computer. MITS succeeded where other, more established firms had failed, and it was their machine that inaugurated the personal computer age. MITS got its start in computing in 1971, when it introduced an electronic calculator kit. Several thousand sold before 1974, when the sharp reduction in calculator prices drove the company out of that market.
- H. Edward Roberts, the Florida-born former U.S. Air Force officer who headed MITS, decided to design a small, affordable computer around the Intel 8080. His daughter named the new machine after the star Altair. It was the first microcomputer to sell in large numbers. In January 1975, a photograph of the Altair appeared on the cover of the magazine Popular Electronics. The caption read "World's First Minicomputer Kit to Rival Commercial Models." According to the magazine, the machine sold as a kit for $395, and assembled for $498. Roberts had hoped to break even by selling 200 Altairs. Within three months he had a backlog of 4,000 orders.
- Enthusiasm for the Altair and other personal computers spawned computer hobbyist clubs, computer stores, newsletters, magazines, and conventions. By 1977, a host of companies, large and small, were producing microcomputers for a mass market. This phenomenon was abetted by a design decision to make the Altair an "open" machine. In other words, it passed data along a channel called a bus, whose specifications were not kept a secret. That way both MITS and other companies could add memory cards, cards to control a printer or other devices as long as they adhered to the published standards.
- This particular Altair was collected by the Smithsonian because it documents how hobbyists would outfit the machine with additional parts and components. The user added his own keyboard, monitor, disk drive, and 17 plug-in boards to expand the computer's capability. Unfortunately, the original owner of the kit is unknown. The computer was donated to the Smithsonian by a second owner, Mark Sienkiewicz, who purchased it as a collectable item and never used it.
- Location
- Currently not on view
- Date made
- 1975
- maker
- Micro Instrumentation and Telemetry Systems
- ID Number
- 2007.0032.05
- catalog number
- 2007.0032.05
- accession number
- 2007.0032
- Data Source
- National Museum of American History, Kenneth E. Behring Center


text:
- Early Pregnancy Tests
- Ovulation Tests
- Conception Packs
- Fertility Supplements
- Fertility Monitors & Basal Thermometers
- Pre-Seed Lubricant & Fertility Aids
- Male Fertility Products
What's to Love
I Dream of Sushi Labor & Delivery Gown
by Pretty Pushers
Regular price: $46.00
Sale price: $20.00
This navy and hot pink halter-top labor & delivery gown goes with you to the maternity ward for your big birth day. Fits sizes 2-16. Free shipping qualified!
The Pretty Pushers I Dream of Sushi Labor & Delivery Gown is designed for your comfort, dignity, confidence and photo ops for your labor and childbirth.
It's true that during childbirth, things get messy. That's why the unisex hospital gowns issued to laboring women are bleached in very harsh chemicals. But it's not required that you wear the hospital gown during labor and childbirth, and it may be that by wearing your own gown for delivery, you actually feel more relaxed during labor and more at ease in the maternity ward.
This labor & delivery gown is not only cleaner and better-looking than the one they give you at the hospital, but it also provides more body coverage.
Endorsed by hospitals and birth centers, the I Dream of Sushi Labor & Delivery Gown features:
Made without seams, hems or finishing to keep the delivery gown simple and inexpensive—you don't have to feel guilty disposing of it after birth. But, if you want to reuse it or have to remove your gown for some reason and it doesn't get soiled, it can also be machine washed and reused.
The I Dream of Sushi Labor & Delivery Gown is available at PregnancyStore.com only in Size 1, designed to fit from 2-16 (pre-pregnancy).
100% cotton. Made in the USA.
One delivery gown.
Founded by a New York mom, Mary Apple, Pretty Pushers is a company that provides women with adorable hospital gowns for labor and delivery. Every gown provides adequate access for IV's, epidurals, and fetal monitors—without exposing your backside or breasts. Pretty Pushers was created with a mission to provide women with dignity, femininity, modesty, and personal comfort during birth. Pretty Pushers delivery gowns are made in the USA and packaged in recycled, recyclable, and PVC-free packaging. Pretty Pushers has been featured in American Baby magazine, Pregnancy magazine, & New York magazine as well as on Fox News, NBC, and TV shows.
Lincoln, NE
5 Stars
I would recommend this item to a friend.
One of the best decisions I made for my birthing experience!
December 21, 2015
This was AWESOME! HIGHLY recommend for your hospital birth! I got so many compliments on it, and it was SO MUCH EASIER for EVERYTHING than a hospital gown. LOVED IT!! Will buy for my next delivery for sure!!!!


text:
Talgov.com, the Official Website of the City of Tallahassee
Sign In | Register
Citizens of Tallahassee enjoy a high quality of life. From public safety to reliable utility services and everything in between, the City strives to maintain the highest caliber of service and keep its citizens at the heart of everything it does.
With so much sunshine, it's hard to stay put in Tallahassee! The City offers a wide variety of ways for its citizens to enjoy nature, build social networks and stay active throughout their lives.
The City of Tallahassee is focused on seeing the local economy thrive. Here you will find information on programs geared to small and big businesses alike, information on doing business with the City, employment opportunities within the organization and more.
The day-to-day operations of the City of Tallahassee are as diverse as its citizenry. It is responsible for a variety of infrastructure as well as quality of life amenities. Be it a road project or budget report, the City strives to keep citizens as informed and involved as possible.
The mission of the City of Tallahassee is to provide excellent services and facilities to support a high quality of life for the community.
The City of Tallahassee is the seat of and only incorporated municipality within Leon County. It is the capital of Florida and home to two state universities.
May 15, 2013
The City of Tallahassee has begun construction on a major project to treat stormwater that flows into Upper Lake Lafayette. The $5.6 million Upper Lake Lafayette Nutrient Reduction Project is part of a larger City commitment to reduce stormwater pollution. The project includes structural and process improvements that will greatly enhance the capacity of the existing Weems Stormwater Facility to remove pollutants.
"This project represents an important investment in protecting our water," said Commissioner Nancy Miller, who is the lead commissioner on the City's Long Range Planning Target Issue Committee. "Improving the quality of stormwater entering Lake Lafayette is a key part of preserving the health of the lake. This is another example of how the City puts our stormwater fees to work to improve the quality of our water here in Tallahassee."
The project is located off Weems Road and may be seen on the east side of Capital Circle Northeast just south of Mahan Drive. Over the next six to eight months, some minimal delays may be experienced by traffic traveling on Weems Road and near Eliza Road and Powell Road due to trucks or heavy equipment entering and exiting the site.
For more information, questions or further explanation of the project and its benefits, please contact Catherine Bray with the City of Tallahassee Underground Utilities Department, Stormwater Management, at 891-6860.
Catherine Bray, Stormwater Management, 891-6853; or Lizzy Kelley, Communications Department, 891-8533
Sign up to receive our news releases via email, along with many other features, with our Email Subscription Service.
Department of Communications
300 South Adams Street
Tallahassee FL 32301
Maps and Directions
Contact Us
Andrew Gillum, Mayor
Scott Maddox
Nancy Miller
Curtis Richardson
Gil Ziffer
Ricardo Fernandez,
City Manager
Lewis E. Shelley,
City Attorney
T. Bert Fletcher,
City Auditor
James O. Cooke, IV
City Treasurer-Clerk
Utility Accounts
Parking Tickets
Report a Problem
TPD Online Reporting
Email Subscriptions
Online Kennel
Driver Info Service
BIZ-e Portal
Athletics Registration
WCOT Online
DigiTally App
Privacy Policy
Site Tools


text:
Debates of May 31st, 2012
House of Commons Hansard #131 of the 41st Parliament, 1st Session. (The original version is on Parliament's site.) The word of the day was changes.
- Question Period
- Access to Information
- Committees of the House
- Species at Risk Act
- Income Tax Act
- Petitions
- Questions Passed as Orders for Returns
- Business of Supply
- King George Public Community School
- Regional Development
- Retirement Congratulations
- Rocky Mountain House
- Lou Gehrig's Disease
- 2011 Manitoba Flood
- Ride to Remember
- Youth
- National Health and Fitness Day
- Youth Involvement in Politics
- Veterans Affairs
- ME/CFS Awareness Month
- New Democratic Party of Canada
- Government Policies
- The Budget
- The Environment
- The Budget
- National Defence
- Fisheries and Oceans
- The Environment
- Employment Insurance
- Employment Equity
- Employment Insurance
- Employment
- National Defence
- The Environment
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Ministerial Expenditures
- Canada-U.S. Relations
- Mining Industry
- Foreign Affairs
- Employment Insurance
- Fisheries and Oceans
- Rail Transportation
- Natural Resources
- Government Programs
- Employment Insurance
- Public Safety
- Aboriginal Affairs
- Artifacts
- Presence in Gallery
- Points of Order
- Business of the House
- Importation of Intoxicating Liquors Act
- Business of Supply
- Food and Drugs Act
- Housing
- Government Priorities
- 41st General Election
Youth Involvement in Politics
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Yvon Godin Acadie—Bathurst, NB
Mr. Speaker, the Fédération des jeunes francophones du Nouveau-Brunswick, which was created in 1971, just finished a year of celebration marking its 40th anniversary. The objective of the federation is to represent and protect the interests of young Acadians and francophones. It promotes community leadership and involvement among our youth.
Young people want to be socially involved. Jason Godin is an example. Since May 14, Jason, who is 18 and who voted for the first time, is probably the youngest mayor in Canada. Voters in Maisonnette decided to give our youth a chance.
Jason, who is a business administration student and who sits on various boards, decided to run for mayor in Maisonnette, New Brunswick. I had the opportunity to talk to him since his election, and I am looking forward to working with him.
As a politician, I have nothing but admiration for young people who get socially involved, and we should support them.
On behalf of the NDP, I wish to congratulate Jason and all the young people who get involved in their community. Your participation is essential.
Veterans Affairs
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Eve Adams Mississauga—Brampton South, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadians have long known that the Liberal Party does not trust parents to raise their own children. Now we have learned that the NDP does not trust our nation's veterans.
This week at committee, an NDP member said that veterans might just use their money to go on vacation. Outrageously, he even went so far as to suggest a veteran might not get his medication so that he could instead go on vacation somewhere hot. On this side of the House we thank and respect those who have served to keep our country safe.
The NDP leader must tell us why his party thinks that nation's heroes cannot be trusted to make the right decision for their health.
Our government will continue to work for our veterans, just like they worked for our country.
ME/CFS Awareness Month
Statements By Members
2:10 p.m.
Carolyn Bennett St. Paul's, ON
Mr. Speaker, May is ME/CFS Awareness Month, myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome.
Chronic fatigue syndrome refers to a severe, continued tiredness that is not relieved by rest and is not directly caused by other medical conditions. Four hundred thousand Canadians are bed-bound or house-bound with ME/CFS.
Often misdiagnosed and misunderstood, patients experience muscle aches, headaches and extreme fatigue. Although some patients completely recover after six months to a year, others never feel as they did before they developed CFS.
There is currently no cure for CFS, and so far treatment is focused on relieving the symptoms. As a physician, I know just how the strain of dealing with this disease often leads to depression and other psychological disorders, which make recovery that much more difficult.
Unfortunately, this condition still does not have the recognition it deserves. Increased awareness is the best way to defeat the stigma surrounding CFS.
We must also continue the fight to find a cure and give these Canadians back their lives.
New Democratic Party of Canada
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Leon Benoit Vegreville—Wainwright, AB
Mr. Speaker, in a clear effort to save face, the leader of the official opposition is going on a tour of Canada's oil sands.
I hope, for the opposition leader's sake, that he changes his talking points and does not continue to call hard-working Canadians in the resource industry a "disease". That is what he did. He called them a disease.
Our government recognizes the importance of Canadians in the resource industry. It is clear to us and most Canadians that the only disease is the NDP position that attacking hard-working Canadians is somehow acceptable.
I have to wonder what the member for Edmonton—Strathcona thinks of her leader's comments. Does she agree that her constituents, along with thousands of others across the country, are part of a "disease"?
Her silence tells me that she agrees with her leader's comments. Shame on her.
Government Policies
Statements By Members
2:15 p.m.
Glenn Thibeault Sudbury, ON
Mr. Speaker, "How's it going, eh?" When the toque-wearing, stubby-drinking hosers Bob and Doug McKenzie first graced our TV sets in the eighties they poked fun at some of the more humourous aspects of Canadian life. "Beauty, eh?" This beloved SCTV segment was born out of government policy aimed at encouraging the Canadian identity.
Founder Dave Thomas is a walk-of-fame actor and has represented Canada at home and abroad for 30 years. Dave has a unique perspective on where Canada is going and he does not like the direction the Prime Minister is taking. He described Conservative policies as "eroding the liberties of Canadians". He said this Prime Minister is "the worst thing to happen to Canada". It is like finding a case of beer with no mouse in it, eh?
We in the NDP applaud this Canadian icon for adding his voice to the growing opposition the Conservatives are facing, but do not worry, Dave: in 2015 every Canadian voter will finally get a chance to tell the Conservatives to "Take off, eh".
The Budget
Statements By Members
May 31st, 2012 / 2:15 p.m.
David Anderson Cypress Hills—Grasslands, SK
I doubt that, Mr. Speaker, because last night for the third night in a row the special committee studying the responsible resource development section of the jobs, growth and long-term prosperity act sat for four hours to hear from witnesses. Conservative MPs were there and witnesses were there, but the NDP natural resources and environment critics were nowhere to be found.
The NDP's disappearance is on top of Tuesday night's presentation by the Liberals. Apparently they were unable to find anyone who supports their views, because the Liberal MP for Ottawa South was the Liberals' lone witness. When he did show up, his presentation was ruled out of order and he had to rewrite it on the spot in order to present.
If the critics for environment and natural resources were as serious about these issues as they have claimed, why are they not at committee to discuss them? We have given them unprecedented time at committee to debate the bill, and they have vanished.
They cannot have it both ways. They cannot claim this is the most critical issue in Parliament and then go missing in action.
The Budget
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, former Conservative fisheries minister Thomas Siddon is again sounding the alarm on the Conservatives' Trojan Horse bill. Last night he testified that he deplored this attack on environmental protection and that rushing these changes through is "not becoming of a Conservative government".
His message to the Prime Minister was clear, that he should take his time and get it right.
Will the Prime Minister take the advice of his Conservative colleague? Will he split this reckless bill and allow for proper study?
The Budget
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, in fact, the particular set of changes in the economic action plan will have more committee study than any budget bill in recent history by quite a magnitude. These are important measures to make sure that our environmental processes are both thorough and efficient, and encouraging of investment. I am glad to see the reaction we have received from investors and the Canadian public.
I look forward to these being passed into law.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, it is somewhat ironic for New Democrats to have to defend the environmental record of a former Mulroney Conservative government against this very new and different breed of Conservatives.
There was a time when the Conservatives believed in protecting the environment. However, the Conservatives across the floor believe that this protection should be reduced. These changes will even allow cabinet to overturn National Energy Board rulings. The Conservatives are putting politics ahead of science.
Why are they afraid of transparency and science?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:15 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, the Conservatives support environmental protection as much as we do economic growth. That is the main difference between our two parties. The NDP thinks it is not possible to protect the environment and that it is necessary to shut down all the industries in Canada. Our position is that we can reconcile these two objectives and provide environmental protection and jobs for Canadians.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Nathan Cullen Skeena—Bulkley Valley, BC
Mr. Speaker, Canadians from coast to coast to coast and across the political spectrum are concerned about environmental protection that the government is tearing up. Despite the Conservative attempts to intimidate all opposition, thousands upon thousands of Canadians are speaking up in defiance of these reckless attacks.
On June 4, a group of committed charitable Canadian organizations will be blacking out their websites in protest, Oxfam, Amnesty International, supported even by the former vice-president of the National Citizens Coalition. New Democrats will proudly stand with them.
The question is this. Will the government actually listen?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Calgary Southwest
Stephen Harper Prime Minister
Mr. Speaker, if the NDP member had bothered to check, he would see that the National Citizens Coalition is not a registered charity.
In any case, there are laws for registered charities that assure that, when people donate to charities, those moneys are not used for political activities but for the charitable purposes for which Canadians donate. We will obviously make sure those rules are respected, as the vast majority of good Canadian charities in fact respect them.
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Peggy Nash Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, Canadians are looking for real leadership on the environment, and they are not finding it from the Conservatives.
After Mr. Siddon's testimony last night, the Conservatives decided that they had had enough. After promising to appear before the committee, the Minister of the Environment, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans and the Minister of Natural Resources are all now leaving us high and dry and refusing to defend their Trojan Horse.
Why are these ministers not going to appear?
The Environment
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Peter Kent Minister of the Environment
Mr. Speaker, my colleague forgets that on the first day that the subcommittee met to consider Bill C-38, all three ministers met, the Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, the Minister of Natural Resources and I. We provided two hours of enlightenment to an opposition that was hard-challenged to come up with questions material to the subcommittee's work.
The Budget
Oral Questions
2:20 p.m.
Peggy Nash Parkdale—High Park, ON
Mr. Speaker, at the C-38 hearings, the Conservative majority is pushing through dozens of pieces of legislation with little study. With 753 clauses, that is just three minutes of study per clause.
Now even former Tory ministers are testifying that Conservatives railroading these changes through are wrong.
Last night it got even worse. The Conservatives voted to block bringing ministers back to testify. Why will they not come back? Is the Minister of Natural Resources afraid he will be called on his boast about drinking from tailing ponds?


text:
Your shopping cart is empty!
France 2007-09 season home shirt.Features embroidered Logo,Team badge in gold weave and `federacion francaise de football` in script written in gold on the back of the neck.Clima 365 comprising climalite,climacool,climaproof,climawarm provides optimal solution for improved performance and greater comfort throughout the year.Add official licensed player N&N from the list below.
|Name and Number
Soccerplus first opened in 1994. We were one of the first soccer websites to hit the webView more
Address: 1640 E. Washington Blvd.
Pasadena, Ca 91104, USA
Phone: 1-800-945-7291
Get Direct


text:
Soundgarden, Alice in Chains, Limp Bizkit front Carolina Rebellion
Soundgarden, Alice in Chains and Limp Bizkit are among the heavyweights slated to take the stage at third annual Carolina Rebellion this spring.
The two-day rock festival, scheduled for May 4-5, will consume the Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, NC. More than 30 bands will perform on three stages, as well as take a pitstop in a special artist tent to sign autographs and meet fans.
"After wrapping up our last U.S. tour, we were planning on recharging our batteries for awhile, but we couldn't pass up the opportunity to play with the mighty Soundgarden in what will be one of the only shows we'll play in the U.S. this year," Rise Against singer/guitarist Tim Mcllrath said in a press release.
General admission tickets, both single-day and weekend passes, go on sale Feb. 8 at the event's website. Those who sign up to receive the Rebellion newsletter at the event's Facebook page will gain access to a special two-day pre-sale that kicks off Feb. 6.
Discounted tickets will also be available for active military.
The full lineup:
Alice in Chains
Limp Bizkit
Rise Against
3 Doors Down
Three Days Grace
Papa Roach
Bullet For My Valentine
Asking Alexandria
All That Remains
Steel Panther
Hollywood Undead
Sick Puppies
In This Moment
Escape The Fate
Pop Evil
Thousand Foot Krutch
Red Line Chemistry
Young Guns
American Fangs
Heaven's Basement


text:
adidas Clima Ride Trail Running Shoe - Mens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 235810
You'll sweat it out but still feel comfortable to hit the trails with ClimaCool® technology that allows those feet to breath and adiPRENE®+ technology to maintain ground propulsion and efficiency. Along with it's many technical qualities the adidas® Clima Ride Trail Running Shoe is super lightweight and will flex with your feet as you run on un-even terrain.
- Air mesh and synthetic leather upper
- Mesh lining, removable cushioned insole
- CLIMACOOL® 360-degree cooling system
- adiPRENE® under the heel for superior cushioning at impact
- adiWEAR® outsole offers the ultimate in high-wear durability
- Non-marking rubber traction outsole
- Imported
- View more adidas
Tell us what you think!
Everyone has an opinion. Here's your chance to share yours! Be the first to write a review of this product and help your fellow shoppers pick the best of the best.


text:
Member Since: 11/17/08Send Nisha1983 a Message Give Nisha1983 a Gift Add Nisha1983 as a Friend
beautiful friend and sister great person and friend an angel a fantastic friend my friend too Miss you very beautiful person and friend very charming and friendly successful great smile always nice to talk to smart awesome sister wants to learn about US traditions beautiful willing to explain things to people
You can complete this milestone by accruing more than 50 reputation points in the last 7 days
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Could You Pass the US Citizenship Test?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Do You Know US Gov't History?"
You can reach this milestone by completing the quiz "Federal Matchmaker: Which Department Is Right for You?"
You can reach this milestone by starting a group that is one of the top 100 most active groups.
You can reach this milestone by inviting at least 5 friends who join the site.
You can reach this milestone by being one of the first 1,000 members to gain a star.
You can reach this milestone by becoming a site moderator.
You can reach this milestone by becoming one of the top 100 users on the Reputation Leaderboard.
Nisha1983: Profile Photos
Nisha1983: Friends
Nisha1983: Albums
Nisha1983: Groups
- Government Transition
- Scoobys Job Corner
- Veterans Helping Veterans
- Resume Workshop
- Sunshine
- Globalization what are your throughs
- The Prayer Room
- Communicating Through Workplace Personal Challenges
- DoD Group
- Veteran Business Owners
- Health Care your throughts
- Your most funnyest joke you heard
- Chapter
- Fly Eagles Fly On the Road to Victory
- Mopar Fans
- Christmas Group 2009
Nisha1983: Quiz Results
Should I Be: A Health and Medical Professional? taken over 7 years ago
Health and Medicine is not a great fit.
Which Federal Jobs Are Right for Me? taken over 8 years ago
Information Technology Job Seeker
Nisha1983: Gifts
This e-Gift is free for all GovCentral users to give to one another.
Part of the Holiday E-Gift series
- Location:
- Washington, DC
- Gender:
- Female
- Service:
- Other
- Status:
- Other
- Relationship Status:
- Single
Nisha1983: Activity
"Hoping you are just having some minor problems... take care.."
"Nice to hear from you... I know its been a while since i logged into govt. central... was busy with work, how have you been and whats new at you end?"
Nisha1983: References
- Hobbies:
- Traveling, Reading,
- Favorite Movies:
- Angels and Demons, Valkyrie, Harry Potter Series, Ice Age Series
Comment Wall
Add Nisha1983 as a friend to write on their Comment Wall.
But the more I rush, the more my legs and feet tingle.
Account Removed
over 7 years ago
Good morning to you too sis ,i love your smile,guss what i just came from my exam i did good :o
Oh, yes. Preferably one where I can sit at a desk. Can't stand on my feet and rush wherever as I did when I was a CMA.
All is well. This is my last week at work, so the church staff took me out for lunch. That was nice. I go back for 2 hours Thursday, then that is over. Wednesday I go for a keyboard test to see how well I type. Hope I get a 4 on it, because if I do, then I'll go to another level and get tested there, otherwise they will send me to class before going on.
okay go get some rest good talking to to you question where do you live if I can ask
Account Removed
over 7 years ago
Hey girl you look great i love your pic :o-)
true but it is fun being a kid at times you have to be otherwise you lose your fun side
sibling rivalry fight can last a long time and be funny
they are good and can be great if you have somebody to spend it with
hell; my weekend was good and nice sorry that it was raining
Your welcome.
Hope the weather will improve for you.
Hi Nisha, I did enjoy my weekend and hope you did the same. Nice pic.
I see you changed your picture! You have a nice smile. Yes, I had a very nice day! How are you?
Hello Nisha; I hope you are having a great day and evening and enjoy the weekend.


text:
Deconstructing Obama," I have been asked a few times about Obama's mysterious Social Security number.
Not knowing enough to speak authoritatively, I chose to swim upstream through the data flood and head for the source.
Here I found a no-nonsense licensed investigator from Ohio named Susan Daniels. Widowed at 30 with seven children, Daniels went back to school and eventually emerged as a certified paralegal.
After several years working for others, Daniels got her own license as an investigator in 1995. Since then, she has specialized in litigation support for law firms. Her particular strength has been in researching assets.
By her own admission, Daniels is "good with public records." She knows her way around databases and has access to many that the public does not.
Jack Cashill's literary investigation uncovers revelations galore about Obama's alleged life narrative. Order the new book "Deconstructing Obama: The Life, Love and Letters of America's First Post-Modern President"
"I did not like the way things were going," Daniels says of the country's drift circa 2009. And so in the best spirit of citizen journalism, she began to investigate Obama on her own.
What she and fellow investigator Neil Sankey unearthed was a nugget that could have ended the career of a George Bush or a Sarah Plain: Barack Obama had been using a Social Security number issued in Connecticut between 1977 and 1979, a state in which he never lived or even visited at that time in his life. [Daniels affidavit embedded below, Sankey's report can be viewed here]
This will not come as news to the readers of WorldNetDaily, whose thorough investigation climaxed last June when WND's veteran White House correspondent Les Kinsolving confronted Obama spokesman Robert Gibbs on the subject. [video embedded below]
Predictably, Gibbs laughed Kinsolving off and switched the subject to the birth certificate. Kinsolving had seen this kind of laugh and switch before. In 1982, for instance, he introduced the subject of AIDS to then-press secretary Larry Speakes.
"Over a third of [the victims] have died," said Kinsolving. "It's known as 'gay plague.'"
"I don't have it. Do you?" joked Speakes to a general round of laughter. But unlike Gibbs, Speakes simply did not know any better.
As much as Daniels appreciates the work of WND and other serious investigators who have helped clarify the picture, she is distressed by the few who have clouded it.
"There have been many playing junior investigator from the start," she jokes. "I don't know if they even have their decoder rings yet."
This being the case, I asked Daniels to guide me through the data mine field and help me ascertain what we know for sure about the world's best-known Social Security number – 042-68-4425.
"All I can say," says Daniels of 042-68-4425, "is that it's phony and [Obama] has been using it, with it first appearing on his Selective Service document in 1980."
Daniels sent me a copy of the hand-written application of the individual who held the number immediately before Obama's, 042-68-4424. The applicant, Thomas Wood, died at age 19, which is why his information is available.
Wood's Social Security number was issued sometime between March and May of 1977. Obama would turn 16 in August of that year. Woods lived on Glenview Drive in Newington, Conn., the state from which all "042s" applied. Obama lived in Hawaii.
True to form, the left-leaning media set out to undermine the Social Security controversy and ridicule the investigators. Revealing, however, is the weakness of the response.
"Numbers are assigned based on the return address on the request envelope, not residency," crowed Jason Linkins in the Huffington Post as though he had said something meaningful. Linkins suggested two possible explanations, both preposterous.
One is that Obama applied for his SSN as a little boy in Indonesia for no known reason, and the application just happened to be processed in Connecticut for no known reason either.
For the second, Linkins cited the argument of Carole Glibert, in the Yahoo-related "Associated Content." Said Gilbert, presumably with a straight face, "In fact, Barack Obama's dad attended college in Connecticut and in 1977, Obama was college aged; is it beyond reason to consider that he might have checked out his father's alma mater?"
Last time I checked, Harvard was in Massachusetts. The closest town to Harvard in Connecticut is about 90 minutes away, and there is no record that Obama Sr. lived there, let alone that Obama visited his imaginary alma mater and just happened to apply for a Social Security card while visiting.
Daniels also sent me a copy of Obama's Selective Service data. Obama appears to have registered on Sept. 4, 1980, a month after his 19th birthday. The form lists the telling last four digits of his "042" number, "4425."
This is the first use of the "042" number that Daniels could find. She is just not sure it is legitimate. Some have credibly argued that the Selective Service information was forged and backdated once Obama became a presidential candidate.
"They were stupid to use the CT number on the [Selective Service] card," Daniels adds, "because now there is no way for [Obama] to back out of that number."
Other than the 1980 Selective Service registration, the first time Daniels could find Obama using the "042" number was in 1986 in Chicago.
As to how Obama may have secured that number, it is possible that he turned to his radical friends for... ...Continued here.
Linda Bentley says that on September 7, 2008, Barack Hussein Obama appeared on ABC's This Week with George Stephanopoulos, and stated:
"I had to sign up for Selective Service when I graduated from high school … And I actually always thought of the military as an ennobling and, you know, honorable option. But keep in mind that I graduated in 1979. The Vietnam War had come to an end. We weren't engaged in active military conflict at that point. And so, it's not an option that I ever decided to pursue."
Some people did keep in mind that he graduated in 1979, and noted the registration requirement was suspended in April 1975 by President Gerald Ford, and wasn't reinstituted until 1980 by President Jimmy Carter in response to the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan.
The Military Selective Service Act required men born in the calendar year 1961 to register on any of the six days beginning Monday, July 28, 1980.
On Oct. 13, 2008, J. Stephen Coffman, a retired federal agent, filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the Selective Service (SS) for a copy of Obama's SS registration form.
Coffman's FOIA request was processed on Oct. 29, 2008, two days after the SS claimed it was received.
Coffman received a copy of Obama's registration form along with a copy of the computer inquiry screen, which showed an access date of Sept. 9, 2008, several weeks prior to Coffman's request.
It was accompanied by a letter from Richard S. Flahavan, associate director for public affairs and intergovernmental affairs, who stated, "Also, the enclosed computer inquiry screen indicates that his registration number is 61-1125539-1, as previously provided to you."
The computer printout shows a transaction date of Sept. 4, 1980 (the date Obama's July 29, 1980 registration was entered into the system) with a last action date of Sept. 4, 1980, signifying nothing else had been received or entered since the original Sept. 4, 1980 registration form.
Coffman found it peculiar his request, according to the computer printout date, was processed on Sept. 9, 2008, several weeks prior to submitting his request.
Debbie Schlussel broke this story on Nov. 13, 2008, questioning myriad peculiarities about Obama's registration form.
Read about the mistakes made to Obama's records after Coffman's FOIA request here.
RECALL: Colonel Hollister: Obama's Social Security Number Reserved for Connecticut Applicants Comes Back as "Fail" and "SSN Not in File (Never Issued)" -Details here.
Previous reports on Obama's SS# can be found here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here and here. Visit the Birther Vault for the long list of evidence against Hawaii officials and all of the people questioning Obama's eligibility; [http://obamareleaseyourrecords.blogspot.com/2010/08/video-ltc-terry-lakins-attorney-on-cnn.html].
Susan Daniels Affidavit Regarding Obama's Social Security Number(s)


text:
What Would Woody Do? Top Tips for Visiting Woodmark Hotel
As a traveler you have your own agenda. No matter what you're here for, the Woodmark Hotel provides some distinctive experiences that are crucial to explore! What could be better than a nice stroll by the lake to escape the hustle and bustle of the everyday? Dive into a new perspective and take advantage of everything the Woodmark provides. Before Woody retires at the end of the month, our resident labradoodle and Director of Guest Satisfaction would like to recommend the top five experiences while visiting the Woodmark Hotel on Lake Washington.
Take a lakeside Fitness Class
Art Walk through Carillon Point
Raid the Woodmark's Pantry
Cruise Lake Washington aboard the Woodmark II
Taste a dish that features our own Bees honey
5) Take a lakeside fitness class
Find FlyFitness just across the plaza from the Woodmark Hotel. As a hotel guest, you have great access to a variety of classes, some of which take you outside to experience fresh air and allow you to truly soak in the Pacific Northwest surroundings. Choose from a variety of classes like Organized Chaos, an ultimate calorie burning workout that is unique, fun and challenging!
4) Art Walk through Carillon Point
Find a balance while staying at the Woodmark Hotel. Whether here for work or play, re-center yourself and take a walking self-guided art tour through Carillon Point. Follow the shoreline trail and capture a piece of mind while enjoying the stunning views and captivating sculptures throughout your path. One popular kinetic piece is the Glassinator by Andrew Carson. Made from copper, stainless steel and glass, this sculpture dances in the wind while converting light rays into beautiful reflections of colors. Other features along the walk include Verona by Stephen Marks, Nautilus Alive by Ulrich Pakker, and The Family by Michael Dennis which was dedicated to the families that developed Carillon Point.
3) Raid the Woodmark's Pantry
A unique amenity at the Woodmark is our fully stocked pantry. The pantry is located in the lobby and is open for raiding every night from 11pm-1am. The pantry features grab-and-go options like cookies, crackers, chips, and candy. Each night the kitchen whips up at least one home-style dish and fresh-made sandwiches. Grab some snacks on your way in from a late night out or come down from your luxurious accommodations in your most stylish pajamas! What's better than complimentary guilt-free snacking in the late night hours? The pantry is designed in a way that encourages you to take as much as you'd like. Cheers!
2) Cruise Lake Washington aboard the Woodmark II
Our lakeside location keeps us close to everything, but far from the everyday. As part of your home on the lake we suggest taking time to get out on the water and gain a new perspective. Before the winter approaches and the winds start to strengthen, jump on board the Woodmark II, our 28-foot classic Chris Craft Sedan Express, and learn some interesting facts about the lake. Our captain is very knowledgeable about the area and thrilled to answer any questions you may have. One of the great features of the tour is viewing the extravagant homes located among the shores. Lasting approximately two hours, the cruise showcases unique real estate and downtown Seattle views from the vantage point of Lake Union. Schedule your lake cruise today! (Boat capacity is six people. Guests are $35 per person; non-guests are $50 per person)
1) Taste a dish that features our own Bees honey
Taste the golden honey produced by very own Italian honeybees that reside right here on Carillon Point! After a long summer of production, the bees have delivered a fresh and pure ingredient for several exciting dishes at bin on the lake. After an intensive process of scraping the honeycomb, cleaning and filtering, our finished product has added great flavor across the menu. We suggest trying the Panna Cotta that features our own honey, peach compote, and hazelnut tuile. Our honey is also featured in our house-made butternut honey caramel ice cream and honey French 75 drink.


text:
Rocket Dog Jazzin Flower Sneaker
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 265028
Time to get jazzed about these lace-up sneakers from Rocket Dog. The fun-loving flowers and stripes prints on the Jazzin are too adorable to pass up.
- Printed canvas upper
- Lace-up
- Rubber sole
- Imported
By: Yimmi414
Location: New Jersey
April 23, 2013
Daisy Does It
"These sneakers are so cute and so comfy. If you love daises and fun sneakers you'll love these."
By: Lilly27
Location: Los Angeles, CA
April 17, 2013
Not Good...
"So while I like the Daisies, the thick rubber sole makes this shoe feel heavy. It's surprisingly uncomfortable. Shame because its so cute."
By: joonbug47
Location: Montgomery, AL
March 21, 2013
pure summer fun!
"This Jazzin Flower print is bright and sassy! Love the rubber-reinforced toe and heel. This shoe has minimal (no) arch support and a stiff sole. You can feel the Rocket Dog logo under your foot as you walk (a thicker sock might help). Bought this a half size smaller than my normal size; could possibly have gone a full size smaller. It also runs wide - even with snug lacing, these shoes slip a bit on my heels."
By: SuzieQZ
March 02, 2013
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Nifty 52106 Pro-Line Replacement Carpet
Order this Nifty 52106 Pro-Line Replacement Carpet at BumperSuperstore.com for the lowest online prices on Nifty products plus fast shipping!Part Description: Nifty 52106 Pro-Line Replacement Carpet
Condition: Brand New
Brand: Nifty
Every Nifty purchase is protection your investment. With Nifty's custom-molded floor mats and rear cargo trays your vehicle will look and feel cleaner. Todays cars, sport utility vehicles, vans and pickups get the protection they deserve with Nifty products. Plus they look good! Each product is designed to withstand the wear and tear that weather and work can dish out. Its pretty simple, Nifty products not only enhance vehicle appearance and they keep your vehicle looking great year after year. BumperSuperstore.com is a proud dealer of Nifty products!
- 52106
- 52106
- Nifty
- New
Shipping Information
- Item Requires Shipping
- Free Shipping!!
Customer Reviews
Total Reviews (0)
Write the First Review!
You must login to post a review.


text:
We offer an extensive range of branded women's and men's underwear online and instore. We have everything from women's bras, women's briefs and shapewear to men's boxers, briefs, and vests, all by leading brands like Triumph, Sloggi, Playtex, Gossard, Jockey, Berlei, and Wonderbra. If you're looking to buy underwear online or you want to visit us at our Bridgend store for a bra fitting then you've come to the right place.
The Sloggi brand is pure quality. We stock underwear for both men and women including the popular Sloggi Romance range and Sloggi Basic Maxi Briefs. Sloggi have a fantastic range of underwear for everyone and the brand produces new styles and comfortable shapes throughout the year as well as fashion colours each season with their best sellers like Sloggi Myday. We offer everything from Sloggi including value multipacks. Infact, we're Sloggi mad here at Flowerbags. Our prices are incredible and competitive with anywhere else you may find.
We also stock Sloggi Men underwear like the Sloggi Men Start pants, growing more and more popular amongst men who shop online and like to be comfortable in their undies.
Triumph lingerie offers not only comfort but great fit and style and we have many styles and shapes available, including the Triumph Doreen Bra - the world's best selling bra for women, available from 34-48, C-K cup and in a great choice of colours. We also stock the full Triumph Amourette 300 range in a variety of styles including the W and WHP bra with new exciting colours arriving each season as well as the core colours. A selection of briefs are also available to coordinate your look.
We stock the best brands of lingerie and swimwear. Panache, Playtex, Gossard, Pour Moi, Berlei, Wonderbra plus much much more. We also offer an extensive range of hosiery and leg wear too from 5 denier through to a winter warming 300 denier. You'll find all your intimate apparel here at Flowerbags. Shop online or in our shop where we also offer bra fittings.
Here at Flowerbags we don't like to surprise you at the checkout with additional delivery costs for a simple order, so our delivery structure is very simple. Delivery is FREE on all orders shipping to a mainland United Kingdom address! It couldn't be easier! We also offer delivery to Europe and the rest of the world at various prices, and we have a next day delivery option for UK customers in a hurry! If you live in the South Wales area you may wish to collect from our lovely shop where you can also get advise on products, try on or get a bra fitting.
Click here for further information
Get all the latest news, lingerie products and special customer offers in our monthly newsletter, delivered directly to your inbox. Sign-up now for FREE and you may cancel at any time.
This website uses 'cookies' to give you the best, most relevant experience. Using this website means you're Ok with this. You can change which cookies are set at any time - and find out more about them - by following this link (or by clicking the cookie link at the top of any page).


text:
Slow Down the Sound of a Dial-Up Modem 700% to Experience an Alien Invasion
Remember when somebody slowed down Justin Bieber's "U Smile" 800% and it became a 35-minute symphonic masterpiece? Well, slowing down the sound of '90s-era dial-up modems connecting to the Internet does not a symphonic masterpiece make. It does sound sort of like an alien invasion, though, so there's that. [via Laughing Squid]


text:
By PAUL YOUNGSt. George
Dear Editor,
The Utah Jazz are obviously a very caring organization, with sincere relations to the community.
However, with all their generous attributes, I am appalled by the position the organization takes allowing their team to openly display the showing of no respect when our flag is being raised and our national anthem is being sung at the opening exercises of games.
John Stockon has been the only member of the team the television cameras pan in on that is standing up straight with his hand over his heart and looking at the flag. During this time, on either side of him are other team members chewing gum, looking down at the floor or up at the ceiling, putting on a display of being totally bored and annoyed during the solemn opening exercises.
The management of the team controls the purse strings of the players. Prior to signing a contract they have the right to state "If you sign with the Jazz you will show proper respect and attitude toward our flag and our national anthem," or there will be no contract.
The majority of Utahns would rather see the proud respect toward our national anthem and flag by members of the team than the winning of a game. There should be no exceptions made to this except one. That is for Andrei Kirilenko, who is Russian and should not have to place his hand over his heart. However, he should be required to stand proudly.
Again the teams management does control the purse strings so they should be able to have an effect on this behavior.


text:
By Jack Elliott Jr./The Associated Press
JACKSON — The Mississippi Supreme Court has asked a Copiah County judge to clarify his ruling that death row inmate Ricky Case is mentally competent.
The justices say it appears the trial judge adopted findings submitted by prosecutors. The justices say they want the judge to put the findings into his own words.
Chase was convicted and sentenced to death in 1990 for the Aug. 14, 1989, killing of 70-year-old vegetable salesman Elmer Hart in Copiah County.
Authorities said Hart apparently arrived at home as his wife was being robbed by Chase and another man.
Prosecutors say Hart's wife had been doused with an ammonia-like substance and tied up and gagged. They say she watched helplessly as her husband was shot.
Hart's body was found on a bedroom floor beside his wife.
The state Supreme Court upheld Chase's sentence in 1994.
In December, Chase's attorneys said in a post-conviction proceeding that Chase had argued that a pretrial mental examination showed he was mentally incapacitated. Attorney Jim Craig said Chase was examined by two doctors. But court records show one doctor did not find him mentally disabled.
Craig said one of the doctors who examined Chase gave "a seat-of-the-pants judgment about the intellectual functioning of the defendant," which Craig argued was wrong.
Craig said people had testified that Chase, as an adult, lacked the mental capacity to perform simple tasks like choosing his own clothes.
Craig argued the evidence was enough to justify throwing out the death sentence.
State prosecutors told the court there's no proof to back up Chase's claim.
"The evidence is there to support the fact that he is not mentally retarded," Assistant Attorney General Marvin White Jr. told the court.
In 2010, Circuit Judge Lamar Pickard in Copiah County ruled against Chase's claims of mental disability.
In an order issued Jan. 17, Supreme Court Presiding Justice Jess Dickinson said Pickard must resubmit his findings to the Supreme Court and provide reasons why he denied Chase's petition.
Dickinson said the Supreme Court also wanted to make sure that mental health experts were allowed to render opinions to the trial court on testing done on Chase by other doctors such as those at the Mississippi State Hospital in Whitfield.
In a post-conviction petition, an inmate argues he has found new evidence — or a possible constitutional issue — that could persuade a court to order a new trial.


text:
Neal Spencer, British Museum
The expedition house is suddenly very busy, with 10 more team members arriving over the last 24 hours – archaeologists, an illustrator, finds registrar and physical anthropologists. We were on site today at 7.00am, and full-scale excavation in the town was soon underway.
Shadia Abdu Rabo was joined by Tom Lyons, and the latest floor has been reached in the middle room of house E13.8, built against the inside of the northern town wall. The focal point of the room is a small round hearth – which would have provided heat but also a cooking place – and there is also a low bench (mastaba) against the back wall. Amidst the rubble on the floor, fragments of mud with impressions of reeds, grasses and wooden poles hint at the roof that once covered the room.
To the south, house E13.6 is being excavated for the first time. Set in the middle of the block, with an entrance onto the southern street, parts of three rooms were excavated today. Mary Shepperson started removing wall and roof collapse from the front room, while Hélène Virenque cleared parts of the room in the northeast of the house. No floor has appeared yet….
Finally, in the southwestern corner of the block, Mat Dalton has returned to house E13.7 (itself beneath house E13.4), the early dwelling arranged around two large rooms, with walls painted in white. We're trying to reveal more of this house without removing later (but still 3,000 year old) architecture above. With this in mind, Mat has started removing material from the southern street. Unfortunately a deep pit through the street and the wall of the Deputy's Residence makes it difficult to excavate without loose sand flowing in.
Filed under: Amara West, Archaeology


text:
By Brendan Conway
Vanguard Group is the "at cost" asset manager: Its fund investors are its shareholders. By owning one of the company's funds, you "own" a piece of Vanguard itself.
As financial-services companies go, this structure is unique. It's the reason Vanguard is able to put so much pressure on fund expenses. Individual shareholders in Vanguard's funds (and in pressured competitors') have reaped the benefits.
Here's who else has benefitted: Vanguard employees. As a remarkable chart from Dan Wiener this week shows, Vanguard vets who's been around have enjoyed steady increases in the dividend paid by the company's profit-sharing program. In fact, the growth of the dividend beats the growth of the stock market itself by a handy margin, for three decades.
The "partnership plan" is Vanguard's internal profit-sharing mechanism. The payout to each employee is based on a variety of individual factors as well as overall company performance. Read about the program, in which all employees participate, here.
Wiener, of Adviser Investments and a close observer of the company, notes this week the plan's payout has increased more than 42-fold since its inception in 1984.
If you were comparing the rate of increase to the S&P 500 index, as Wiener does, you'd have enjoyed a 13.8% annualized gain versus 11.1% for Vanguard 500 Index (VFINX). (A Vanguard spokesman, reacting by email, calls the comparison "irrelevant" and says it "makes no sense.")
This week, the 2013 dividend was announced, and it showed a 12% increase over 2012. Wiener adds some context:
Based in large measure on assets under management, rather than fund performance, and factoring in the "cost savings" that accrues by comparing Vanguard's average operating expense ratio to industry averages, the Partnership Plan pays out millions of dollars a year to Vanguard's top dogs, while limiting most employees to a bonus that is calculated using a tricky set of variables related to their job "grade" and tenure to determine the ultimate payout.
Chairman Bill McNabb, named President in early 2008 and CEO later that same year, has seen assets under management grow about 133% over the five years since the end of 2008 while the Partnership Plan's dividend has grown less than half as fast, up 60%.
It's not all that surprising, really. In light of Vanguard's torrid growth over the years — which includes leading the mutual-fund industry in net cash flow for five straight years and increasing shareholder wealth by a record $343 billion in 2013 — one suspects the payout could have grown at a much faster rate than it has, but for the company's emphasis on low costs.
Certainly the company's peers, including slower-growing and lower-performing ones, are walking away with truly giant payouts the last few years. Gamco's (GBL) Mario Gabelli, for instance, enjoyed a $57 million pay package that is 160 times as big as Warren Buffett's.


text:
By PHIL FAUVERStaff Writer
Orangeville City Council April meeting opened with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance and welcome by Mayor Pat Jones.
Casey Toomer the Animal Control Officer reported he recently, with his dogs, treed a mountain lion near the Orangeville City bridge and the Department of Natural Resources destroyed the mountain lion.
James Healy the son of Karl Healy came before the City Council to ask if there were any projects he could work on for an Eagle Project. Councilman James Davis suggested a cement sidewalk project in the Welcome Park as an Eagle Project.
Mayor Jones discussed a water hookup at the cemetery to be supplied by the Cottonwood Creek Irrigation Company. The Mayor suggested, there was a possibility of Orangeville's secondary water system being connected to the holding pond of the Irrigation Company. This connection would increase the water pressure in Orangeville's secondary water system and benefit many residents.
The City Council will not raise the fee on sewer, water and garbage collection this year. For the past several years, the city has been raising the fee 2 percent each year.
The Mayor pointed out Orangeville City had increased the cost of water, sewer and garbage collection by one dollar earlier this year to pay for the installation of new electronically monitored water meters, as recommended by Jacob Sharp of the Special Service District. Most Emery County Cities have installed these meters. These new meters have reduced the amount of labor required to read the water meters.
Now the meters can be read each month, even when the meter is covered with snow. In addition these meters will alert the city to a leak in a line thereby saving some home owner from a large water bill.
The lease agreement with Sheila Phillips for the building at the old Dog Pound for her sign shop was approved at $200 per month. Bids were opened from three contractors for re-shingling part of Orangeville City Hall. Robertson and Sons Construction was awarded the bid as low bidder. One bidder did not meet all the requirements in the bid request and was disqualified.
Carole Larsen of the Planning Commission said, there has been an inquiry about putting a subdivision in Orangeville west of the John Baletka property. The Planning Commission will discuss the subdivision if it is on the agenda at the next scheduled planning commission meeting, which is the first Thursday of May.
Carol Stilson reported the Orangeville city cleanup will start at 8 a.m. on April 28 and a lunch will be provided at 1 p.m. for those participating. Carol also reported several dumpsters for use in the city cleanup would be installed this weekend around the city.
The Orangeville Days Celebration is scheduled for July 19-24. There will be scheduled activities for residents to participate in each day of this community event. The Orangeville City Parade will be held on July 21.
Mayor Jones said the battery controlled sprinkler valves have been installed in the Orangeville Cemetery, making it easier to keep the lawn watered properly.
The Mayor also reported there will be water rationing this year due to the lack of snow in the mountains. No schedule has been set for how much rationing of water will be needed at this time. The amount of usable irrigation water has been reduced to less than half an acre foot by the Irrigation Company.
As more people get involved in our city projects and activities they develop an appreciation for the city, thereby reducing the amount of vandalism at city facilities.


text:
Budget DIY Mono is how much?
nanoKEY and nanoKONTROL
OS and cosmetic updates
We get a detailed look at the new analog processor from Elektron
Copyright Sonic State Ltd © 1995-2017. All rights reserved.
Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission from Sonic State is prohibited.


text:
This combination of knit jersey and chiffon offers the best of both materials - soft comfort and sexy sheerness - in a dramatic maxi length.
- V-neck, modified racer back, chiffon straps
- Lined knit body, elastic waist
- Removable chiffon sash
- 13" sheer chiffon hem
- Rayon/Polyester
- Hand wash
- Imported
Shipping and Returns
We ship anywhere in the U.S. and to over 55 international destinations.
Everyday Free Standard Shipping on orders $50+ placed online at Express.com for U.S. or Canada.
Simple Returns. Up to 90 days. Get the full details on Returns & Exchanges.


text:
Dedicated to wet polishing of concrete and terazzo. Can also be used for stain removals.
With only 3 bond hardensses - soft, medium or hard bond - the selection of tools gets easy. This allows quick choice of toolkit for occasional use.
Wet polishing of concrete, terrazzo (cementious and resin based) and calcerous stone.
The harder bond offers high durability allowing for longer life in wet polishing conditions.
The higher open design allows for better tooling pressure while still allowing slurry and debris to move away from the active tool area.
Copyright © 2008-2011 Husqvarna AB (publ). All rights reserved. All prices shown are recommended retail prices.
Find your local Husqvarna salesman or dealer using the dealer locator.


text:
Lewis and Clark expedition
IntroductionLewis and Clark expedition, 1803–6, U.S. expedition that explored the territory of the Louisiana Purchase and the country beyond as far as the Pacific Ocean.
Sections in this article:
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
See more Encyclopedia articles on: U.S. History


text:
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Connect the Dots
Categories: inspiration
12 comments:
I really like the first one-- I think it's something that we all forget, when we expect to be given sympathy or for people to understand or to make us feel better about ourselves, but we don't know what others are going through, either-- we're all going through the motions, and we all share the same planet, so why can't we all just share da luv~ and help each other out, instead of growing impatient with each other's feelings?ReplyDelete
Jessica | Vixenelle
I love the first one as well. We often forget that everyone has worries and stresses as well, even if they seem happy on the outside. xReplyDelete
oh i love the first one most.ReplyDelete
I love this post for too many reasons to list.ReplyDelete
xo. -brittany
These are all so great! Thanks for sharing.ReplyDelete
I know exactly what you mean: I've got a whole pinterest board with inspirational quotes and pretty type. Would be a fun career to sell prints of these!ReplyDelete
I have the first one saved as my iphone's background. I love a good inspirational quote!ReplyDelete
I love the Steve Job's quote! Perfect inspiration for the end of the week.ReplyDelete
I am going to do this and stick some on my fridge. I love the top one!!ReplyDelete
We forget that we are all human.
I look up at the stars at night and it reminds me that I am no one along with everyone else in the world. Reminds you of all the small things we think are important, really aren't.
I love these :) So good.ReplyDelete
ah, that first one is really something to live by.. being kind to others, always. you just never know someone's story. thanks for the reminder. xo!ReplyDelete
This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing. =)ReplyDelete


text:
Urban Expressions Bernadette Quilted Mini Crossbody Bag
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 224813
Carry everything you need in style in the Urban Expressions Quilted Mini Cross Body Bag. This versatile handbag is the perfect addition to any outfit.
- Vegan certified faux leather crossbody bag
- Top flap with turn lock closure and hidden zip closure
- Convertible chain link and faux leather strap with 21" drop
- Printed fabric lining with zip pocket
- Dimensions 9" x 2" x 6"
- Imported
Tell us what you think!
Everyone has an opinion. Here's your chance to share yours! Be the first to write a review of this product and help your fellow shoppers pick the best of the best.


text:
Lowest Price Guarantee
The Warrior Swagger Goal Stick features a wood core with fiberglass laminated over both sides covering the entire stick. The fiberglass laminate is on the front and back of the stick offering excellent durability and strength against shots. Warrior has also used an ABS heel insert to prevent against splits and cracks. Due to the materials used and focus on durability the Swagger stick does have a blade heavy feel.
- Construction:
- Made in Finland
- Wood core
- Shaft:
- Fully laminated wood shaft - Offers great durability
- Paddle:
- RIM - Molded urethane core
- Blade:
- Tuff - Strip blade
- ABS heel insert - Protects against nasty splits and cracks
- Grip:
- Natural wood feel
- Curve / Curve Type / Length
- Emery / Mid / 21"
- Backstrom / Twist / 21"
- Goalie Curve Guideline:
- L = Left (Regular) = You hold the stick in your RIGHT hand
- R = Right (Full Right) = You hold the stick in your LEFT hand
- Paddle Sizing Guidelines:
- Warrior Measurement = Universal Measurement
- 21" = 22.5"
- Universal Measurement is taken from the top of the handle to the first point of contact with the playing surface (heel).


text:
Katie Cleary >> See More Celebrity
Galleries in Full HD!
Galleries in Full HD!
Popular Playboy model Katie Cleary is take the tube by storm as one of the 10 participants on UPN's reality series America's Next Top Model, and we've got the sexy photos you won't see in her TV portfolio. Our money's on Katie to win the Tyra Banks-created modeling contest s...
Get this complete pictorial in stunning resolution & HD video! View Full Gallery!


text:
Jack Rogers Cabo Flat Sandal
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 288830
The only thing missing when you put on the Cabo flat is an umbrella drink and sunshine. Find your own oasis this season when you slide on this Jack Rogers sandal.
- Leather upper
- Signature whipstitching
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
- View more Women's Jack Rogers Shoes
Tell us what you think!
Everyone has an opinion. Here's your chance to share yours! Be the first to write a review of this product and help your fellow shoppers pick the best of the best.


text:
Updated at 1:35 p.m.
Entergy Corp. says it will shut down the Vermont Yankee Nuclear Power Station by end of 2014, ending a long legal battle with the state.
"This was an agonizing decision and an extremely tough call for us," Entergy's chairman and CEO Leo Denault said in a statement. "Vermont Yankee has an immensely talented, dedicated and loyal workforce, and a solid base of support among many in the community. We recognize that closing the plant on this schedule was not the outcome they had hoped for, but we have reluctantly concluded that it is the appropriate action for us to take under the circumstances."
Entergy, based in New Orleans, said the plant is expected to cease power production after its current fuel cycle and move to safe shutdown in the fourth quarter of 2014. The station will remain under the oversight of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission throughout the decommissioning process.
"We are committed to the safe and reliable operation of Vermont Yankee until shutdown, followed by a safe, orderly and environmentally responsible decommissioning process," Denault said.
The company has been battling with the state since 2010. That's when the Vermont Senate voted against a measure that would have authorized a state board to grant Vermont Yankee a permit to operate for an additional 20 years.
Vermont Yankee, the state's only nuclear plant, opened in 1972 in Vernon, near the Massachusetts state line. In the past, the plant has provided as much as a third of the state's electrical supply.
"They've made the right decision," Gov. Peter Shumlin told Vermont Public Radio. "Thety've made the right decision for Vermont. They've made the right decision for Entergy."
Shumlin said that more than half the plant's workers live outside his state, in New Hampshire or Massachusetts.
"These employees are smart people," Shumlin said. "They knew that the state of Vermont very much wanted the aging plant shut down. Entergy has now made the conclusion that that's the right thing to do. and now my job as governor is to work with the other governors – who've pledged to do so – to help these folks find great jobs."
Shumlin said he talked to Gov. Deval Patrick of Massachusetts and Gov. Maggie Hassan of New Hampshire on Tuesday morning.
The Associated Press contributed to this story.


text:
connect with
Don't have an account?
Create One
New to Moneycontrol - Sign up now
Its easy and FREE!
OR connect with
A Quick View
Splits Summary
Goodricke Group has not split the face value of the share so far.
Splits History (Goodricke Group)
Facebook Twitter RSS Wap SMS SMS Alert iPad iPhone Blackberry OVI AndroidWindow


text:
The husband of this east coast Real Housewife was recently on vacation with his wife, but still found time to ditch her for a strip club
. Not Mario and Ramona or Joe Giudice.
Carmen! Where you at??ReplyCancel
the one married to Heather
Melissa GReplyCancel
I didn't get to see Jersey—anyone watch it? were the twins funny?ReplyCancel
Melissa Gorga's husband is what I meant.
Joe GorgaReplyCancel
rHWNY Kristin/joshReplyCancel
Nah..heathers hubby a lamb and she runs that show…
Joe G adores Melissa…nah
Josh is a punk ass , cruel SOBReplyCancel
Joe Gorga. Meh. This isn't a sign their marriage is in trouble. It's the *allegedly* sleeping with other people Melissa should worry about.
But to quote Chris Laurita, "You people talk about strippers like they're serial killers." (something to that affect, you get the gist.) My favorite reunion moment for RHoNJ.ReplyCancel
All of themReplyCancel
Peter and Cynthia have been in the Hamptons and NYC of late. I think it is himReplyCancel
Hell's bells, I watched it, Derek.
I cried waaaaaaaaaaay too much. Teresa's girls just pulled at my heart. Her oldest one seems so upset about the legal issues. And then Joe Giudice's dad was on saying how much he loved them all. It was all very touching.
Interesting to see Dina Manzo back. It's funny how Melissa and Teresa are BFF now. Didn't Melissa say she sold her house to get away from Teresa? Melissa's house looks so unglamorous. I can't tell if she has moved prior to filming or if their old house is just pared down.
The Amber chick has the WORST tan this side of Jersey.
The twins seem like they're going to be hella annoying.
Oh and the blind. I think it's Joe Gorga, natch.
Ladies of London tonight. Yay!ReplyCancel
Peters open about his love of strip clubs and Cynthia knows so if it's him it's not a blind.
I'm going with Giggy.
i just realized my favorite ladies of london is LOL!!!!ReplyCancel
Who gives a crap?ReplyCancel
Uhhh Atlanta is east coastReplyCancel


text:
Eurosoft Faiola Loafer
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 253733
Supreme comfort and timeless style collide in the Eurosoft Faiola. This slip-on has all the loafer details to keep you looking refined and sophisticated.
- Suede upper
- Tassel at round toe
- Comfort cushioned insole
- 1" block heel
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
By: DeborahL
Location: Cary, NC
January 31, 2013
Cute shoes
"I am between sizes and bought these in a 9 and they were much too big. However, they are very cute and otherwise comfortable. I will be exchanging them for an 8.5."
By: mulder
Location: Toronto
January 08, 2013
Shoe fell apart after one week!
"When I first found these shoes I couldn't believe how comfortable they are. The foot area has some sort of memory foam padding, and you can wear these all day without any discomfort.Then the unthinkable happened: Where the upper part is stitched to the side (you can see the 4 or 5 large stitches)...this part is what takes a great deal of stress due to your foot bending and flexing when walking .... well this part tore completely. There was no way it could be fixed. The actual "leather" or so they claim the upper is "leather" is so thin, it's just a thin layer over some other cheap man-made materials that don't have the strength that true suede or leather can offer.A great comfortable design, but poor quality materials may disappoint . If this shoe was made in true 100% leather or suede upper, I would gladly pay $100."
By: shoes2000
Location: Houston,TX
January 01, 2013
"These shoes are very comfortable for evey day wear work or play and the style is perfect. Wish other colors where in my size."
By: RachelP2012
Location: Louisiana
November 28, 2012
"I generally wear 3+ inch heels to work, but recently bought very cute trousers that only worked with low heels and could not be lengthened. With colder weather, I wanted a warmer shoe (option to wear thin wool socks). These shoes are cute with my work trousers and slim sweaters, and even my skinny jeans. There is a loop holding the tassel that shines and dresses it up a bit. Very comfortable and still have some heel. I usually wear 8.5 but got an 8, knowing it would stretch. After wearing a few times, it is perfect. I have the beige, suede color, and it goes with so much. Spent about $20 with coupons in store."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
DC Shoes Destroyer High-Top Sneaker - Womens
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 266657
High top and super fly, the DC women's Destroyer high-top sneaker will take your skate style to the next level. Dominate your competitors on your board in these cool skate shoes.
- Action leather and synthetic upper
- Perforated detailing
- DC trademark
- Padded collar and tongue
- Fabric lining
- Cushioned insole
- Flex, cushioned and shock absorbing midsole
- Vulcanized sticky rubber outsole
- Imported
- View more Women's DC Shoes
By: Aimee82
Location: Tampa, FL
March 17, 2014
Nice looking shoes!!
"I'm really glad I bought these shoes! The colors look really nice and overall feel very comfy. Run true to size. Yes, I would recommend."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Is Upper Sumilong Elementary School incorrect or missing key business information? Update your Hotfrog listing today.
Contact details
Are these details correct?
Hotfrog Philippines provides information regarding Upper Sumilong Elementary School in Zamboanga City Zamboanga Sibugay. Upper Sumilong Elementary School is located at Zamboanga City Zamboanga Sibugay and provides Education services. Contact them on 0928 787 5528.
Is Upper Sumilong Elementary School in Zamboanga City Zamboanga Sibugay your business? Claim your listing and attract more leads by adding more content, photos and other business details.
We have more Education services in Zamboanga City Zamboanga Sibugay available on Hotfrog Philippines. You can update your search for Zamboanga City Education by location, keyword or service options.
Small Business Hub
Sharing tips, ideas and advice to help grow your small business.
Create your free Hotfrog business profile
Follow Hotfrog on:
Share on:
Hotfrog Small Business Hub


text:
Summer courses almost over, "children's" books in the works.
This summer is one I will remember. I taught both differential equations and calculus II for the first time. Seeing these subjects from the instructors side has really opened my eyes to all kinds of details I never noticed before. One of the most striking new insights is how much these two courses have in […]Continue reading →


text:
Choosing to work in a health occupation can be an easy decision to make. What may not be an easy decision is how to choose your future career. With so many options, the selection process can be confusing and overwhelming.
Our DCCCD Health Careers Resource Center serves as an information clearinghouse, providing the nuts-and-bolts resources you'll need to choose your health career, from advisement through enrollment — with job placement services after you graduate.
DCCCD colleges also offer continuing education courses for specific skills training in numerous allied health fields. See the Quick Guide for a list of credit and non-credit offerings.
DCCCD Health Careers Resource Center | Map
701 Elm St.
Dallas, Texas 75202
One-half block from the DART West End rail station


text:
Not yet but we plan to do it soon. I can do a quick recap of each Leader abilities here:
Hugo : Attack 8 for each of your guys
Timber: Damage 1 for each of your guys
Morphun: you get one pillz after each turn (so up to 3 per fight)
Bridget: you get one HP after each turn (so up to 3 per fight)
Vansaar: all your guys get a 20% bonus on the XP earned during fight
Ashigaru: CounterStrike, your opponent always play first.
Ambre: I cannot reveal it know as no one has unlock her max level yet.
Note that all leaders have the same bonus, cancel Leader, meaning that if you have to Leader in your team, no ability is triggered
Most of the other abilities are based on bonus/malus on damage / power and attack of the character or its opponents. The Game's Rule link should help you understanding these.
Have fun!


text:
December 26, 2011
Arch viz artist posts extracts from 3D Realism: Practical and Easy Workflows on his blog. Read More »
Sorry, no posts matched your criteria.
New LED-marker-based OptiTrack Active system is aimed at 'theme-park scaled' VR projects. Read more »
February 27, 2017
Two minutes of the best games work created in Houdini, from Uncharted 4 to amazing cinematics. Read more »
February 26, 2017
Master lighting and rendering in Arnold with this complete primer from The Mill's Robert Chapman. Read more »
Open source C# engine from firm behind Final Fantasy XV's render tech to go commercial in April. Read more »
February 24, 2017 | 1 comment
Concept artist Eliott Lilly reveals the 10 key questions to ask yourself to plan a successful long-term career. Read more »
January 19, 2016 | 2 comments
© CG Channel Inc. All Rights. Privacy Policy.
CG Channel is part of the Gnomon group of companies:


text:
Melissa Shoes provides the most modern and eco-chic shoes on the street fashion market. Melissa Shoes products are made from a patented, hypo-allergenic, recyclable, and very flexible PVC plastic called MELFLEX. This stuff is cruelty-free and uses no animal products, so all all your furry friends are safe on Mel's watch. Not only does this Brazilian-based brand feature colorful candy-coated shoe styles, but it also cares about the environment while doing it. Melissa Shoes recycles 99.9% of its waste and doesn't sacrifice style for responsibility. Going green doesn't have to mean crunchy granola looking footwear. Melissa Shoes has a wide array of heels, wedges, sandals, and kitten heels to soothe your soles.
No products match your selections. Try clearing your filters.


text:
Grant County reports hantavirus death
MOSES LAKE, Wash. (AP) -- The Grant County Health District has confirmed that a woman who died there last month likely died of hantavirus.
The health district says the woman was most likely exposed to the virus in her recreational vehicle south of Moses Lake. This is the second hantavirus-related death in Grant County this year.
The two cases are not linked and the district says there is no increased risk to the public.
Hantavirus is a rare illness caused by a virus in the urine, droppings and saliva of infected rodents. Deer mice are the only carriers in Washington state.
The health district says that since 1993, there have been 45 reported cases of the virus in the state, and 16 of those patients died.


text:
Skip to comments.Boy Scouts sue Phila. to stay in headquarters
Posted on 05/27/2008 11:00:52 AM PDT by Dawnsblood
The Boy Scouts of America's Philadelphia chapter has sued the City of Philadelphia in federal court to block the city's May 31 deadline for the scouts to open membership to gays and atheists, or vacate their historic 1928 headquarters off Logan Square. The civil rights lawsuit, filed Friday in federal court in Center City, contends that the city's ultimatum violates the scouts' rights under the U.S. and Pennsylvania Constitutions.
"The City has imposed an unconstitutional condition upon Cradle of Liberty's receipt of a benefit that Cradle of Liberty has enjoyed for nearly eight decades, and that many other organizations that limit members or services to members of a particular group continue to enjoy without punishment or the threat of punishment," the scouts' lawsuit reads.
City Solicitor Shelley R. Smith said the city would respond to the federal lawsuit and would likely file an eviction motion next week.
In the meantime, Smith added, the beginning of litigation would preserve the status quo pending a court ruling. Until that ruling occurs, Smith said, the scouts will be able to continue using the headquarters building.
The suit asks the court to permanently block city officials from attempting to evict the Scouts from their building, which sits on a half-acre of city land at 22d and Winter Streets.
The Cradle of Liberty Council's predicament is one that has faced local scouting councils nationwide since a 2000 U.S. Supreme Court case the scouts won.
The national organization appealed the ruling in a suit filed by an openly gay New Jersey scout barred from serving as a troop leader.
Scouts must swear an oath "to God and my country" and to "obey the Scout Law" that includes keeping oneself "physically strong, mentally awake, and morally straight."
(Excerpt) Read more at philly.com ...
The Boy Scouts ought to have young members in full uniform near City Hall. Every time the Mayor or Solicitor (etc) step outside the office, the Boy Scout should ask "Mr. Mayor, why do you hate Boy Scouts? Are you going to do this to Girl Scouts too???"
The Boy Scouts ought to pass the hat 'round for their legal bills. I bet there are alot of ex-Scouts like me with ten bucks for a good cause.
"I bet there are alot of ex-Scouts like me with ten bucks for a good cause."
Exactly my first thought. Anybody have an address?
I would like to see the Scouts up the ante and ask for punitive damages. Philadelphia is violating the Scout's constitutional right to association which the SOTUS already established. Philly officials should go to jail.
Boy Scouts of America et al. v. Dale, 530 U.S. 640 (2000), was a case of the Supreme Court of the United States overturning the New Jersey Supreme Court's application of the New Jersey public accommodations law, which had forced the Boy Scouts of America (BSA) to readmit assistant Scoutmaster James Dale. When he was a student at Rutgers University, Dale became copresident of the Lesbian/Gay student alliance. Then, in July 1990, he attended a seminar on the health needs of lesbian and gay teenagers. During the seminar he was interviewed, and the work was subsequently published.[1] He was expelled from Scouting after BSA officials read the interview in a local newspaper and Dale was quoted as stating he was gay. [2] The Supreme Court held that the lower court's decision unconstitutionally violated the rights of BSA, specifically the freedom of association, which allows a private organization to exclude whomever it wishes. The case was argued on April 26, 2000 and was decided on June 28, 2000.
Shazam! Are we not surprised that the author of the hit piece didn't bother to mention the circumstances and terms under which the city agreed to rent IN PERPETUITY the location for a dollar per year? Ya, right. What's a contract to a Democrat?
Hey Enquierer - run your web poll listing why they Scouts are at this location and then see how many people vote to force them out.
Damn putzes.
The building belongs to the city. The organization needs a private donor to step up and donate a place for them to use.
No local official who takes such an action should ever win re-election outside of certain, select, extremely liberal quarters. The voters of Philadelphia should turn these idiots out on their ears
Other mainstream supporters, such as United Way, also dropped them.
Not one thin dime for the United Way! Not Today! Not Tomorrow! Not EVER!!!
I thought I remembered that the Scouts built the building.
I thought I remembered that the Scouts built the building.
In one of the final steps of a long-running attack on the Boy Scouts' Cradle of Liberty Council in Philadelphia, the city council has voted to renege on a 1928 ordinance allowing the Scouts to have their headquarters in a building on a parcel of public land "in perpetuity." Link Here, here or here if you like.
The ONLY reason it belongs to the city to begin with is because the scouts gave it to the city in return for the $1 a year rent in perpetuity.
Only the dirt belongs to the city.
The building was built the Boy Scouts.
Only the dirt belongs to the city.
I'm guessing that there is a little more to this story. Since they are renting the building, they dont pay property taxes. I'm wondering what the surrounding property values are and how much those buildings generate in taxes each year. This sounds to me like a classic case of politicians and businessmen attempting to evict a tenant in order to generate more money. But hey, I'm a cynic and tend to think that when you peel away the layers most things are ultimately about money.
The building was built by the Boy Scouts.
Please take the time to learn the subject BEFORE you post.
The Boy Scouts built and PAID for this Building, totally 100%. They then deeded it over to the City in an agreement where they were granted a Lease in Perpetuity of the Entire Building for their Exclusive use for $1.00 per year. The Cit y is trying to steal it back under the guise of gay rights. Let me know where I can Donate! and shove Mayor NUTCASE into the Philly Zoo!
To go a step further, the Liberals will find that it is fine to have Serial Rapists become Girl Scout Leaders and lead the Campouts. Why shouldn't the Rapists be gien another chance is the Liberal mindset.GOD BLESS THE BOY SCOUTS and The GIRL SCOUTS and KEEP THEM CLEAN AND MORAL! something Liberals CANT STAND OR DIGEST!
You are partly right, the City is sing a Fair Rent argumen of $200,000 per year, but that is a cover for their gay rights agenda. Put a convicted gay pedophile on the Roster, and the City will be "Happy."
i for one am damn glad to see people fighting back against this PC crap that has been going on for decades now, in all aspects of life.......do not sit idly by and take the crap, throw it back in their faces
The first thing these scouts need to be taught is how to move out of Fast Eddies whorehouse, otherwise known as Philthadelphia, and move to a town where at least the sports teams don't suck quite so bad.
Even better they should persue a judgement that forces the city of Philadelphia to reimburse them for all legal expenses. The city reneged on their contract with the Boy Scouts.
My total Apologies and Your Statement should be Published for Its Understanding and Forsight.
Unfortunately, the Girl Scouts are now an "inclusive" group, meaning they are happy to have lesbians on their national staff and as troop leaders. That's why you won't see them persecuted as the Boy Scouts have been.
What is the Fair Market Value of this Beautiful landmark Building?? If tthe City wants to opt out of its agreement with the Boy Scouts, then the City must pay the Boy Scouts the full value of the property today as opposed to forcing the full rental lease the gay liberals demand.
Ever notice that this is another continuing problem that the GOP never talks about?
My understanding is that it is up to the local counsels whether they go along with that or not, that it is not mandatory. I could be wrong, but that has been my understand for the 3 years my daughter has been in GS.
"...the fact remains that the city currently owns the building."
Good for the Scouts. I hope they kick the city's ass in court.
As an organization the Girl Scouts have chosen not to exclude people from membership or leadership based on sexual orientation.
Not at all. The Scouts are free to continue restricting their membership. Philly is saying that they just need to do it in another building.
There is no contract and no lease, otherwise the Scouts could be fighting that out in court and probably winning. There was a verbal agreement, which is unenforceable.
The idea is to make the Mayor or whoever shrink in front of the cameras, as liberals do to Republican politicians.
I was going to suggest Kansas City, seeing as how we're in America's heartland and all. But then you threw in that requirement about the sports teams
......As an organization the Girl Scouts have chosen not to exclude people from membership or leadership based on sexual orientation.....
Lesbians for lesbians
"Not at all. The Scouts are free to continue restricting their membership. Philly is saying that they just need to do it in another building"
Ok. I guess with a little research we could find another private organization with restrictive membership using a public building in Philly...say the girl scouts?
A Democratic politician...supporting a gay cause...shrinking in front of cameras? Are we thinking about the same Democratic party?
"......As an organization the Girl Scouts have chosen not to exclude people from membership or leadership based on sexual orientation."
Can heterosexual boys join the GS? Transexuals? Can released pedophiles be den moms?
How about the Red Cross who exclude HIV positive blood donors?
Girls Scouts don't exclude people based on sexual orientation. But if the Scouts could locate a group with restrictive membership that does use public facilities then that would go a long way towards knocking the legs out from under the city's case. If I were them I'd check out any country clubs or private clubs in the city,or the rowing clubs along the Schuylkill River.
The BSA should just move the entire building out of the city. Here's an outfit that can do that for them:
Fine. No contract, no lease, the original agreement should be null and void. They city should "give" the bldg back to the Scouts to do with as they see fit.
A link to COLBSA's page on it:
actually I get the implression that Girl Scouts have gone way over to the dark side and are prety much endorsing homesexual conduct.
no the city of philly is saying that the scouts first amendment freedom of association must comply with teh religions and "conscience" precepts of the government religion.
You must believe as the government mandates or you may not have the benefits of a governemtn that honors its contracts.
Only if the Scouts want to use city property. It's their choice.
You must believe as the government mandates or you may not have the benefits of a governemtn that honors its contracts.
You would be wrong.
I wouldn't know.
Please ping your Scouting list.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
Mountrek Lisa Boot
Sorry, this item is sold out!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Looks like you've got more shoe shopping to do - have fun!
Item # 227035
The Lisa from Mountrek has so much to offer for the woman who isn't afraid of colder temps! This cold weather boot won't disappoint!
- Waterproof quilted nylon upper
- Soft shell protective upper with waterproof membrane
- 9" shaft height, pull on
- 15" calf circumference
- 200g primaloft insulation
- Toe and heel anti slip pods
- Injection EVA outsole
- Imported
By: Smurfette80
Location: Boston, MA
January 19, 2013
Great Boot
"I was looking for a winter boot that was warm, waterproof, and geared for snow for walking my dogs. I tested these boots out during our first snow storm and they were great. I usually wear a size 8.5 and the 9s fit perfectly with thick socks. My toes usually get very cold but they stayed warm with these boots."
By: thesnowbird
Location: Owego, NY
January 18, 2013
Very Comfy
"I was not sure how this boot was going to feel because of the curve of the sole and almost did not purchase it because of that reason, however, that fact that it is curved helps so much when walking in the snow, also helps to excersize your calf somewhat. The inside of the boot is very soft and they keep my feet warm in this cold northern weather."
By: JulesRose
Location: Fort Worth, Tx
January 16, 2013
Warm All Day
"I bought these boots for a wintertime trip to Colorado. The place I was staying was at an elevation of about 9,200 ft up in the Rockies. There was at least a foot of snow in all places, and the temperature never got above 20 degrees with lows near -15. Being from Texas, I get cold easily and needed boots that would keep my feet cold in these conditions.I bought these boots and am extremely pleased with them. I usually wear a size 7 or 7 1/2 so I went ahead and bought a size 8 to make sure I had room for thick socks. They ended up fitting perfectly. Paired with a pair of cotton and a pair of thick wool hiking socks, these boots were very comfortable and warm. The waterproofing was great, my feet stayed dry after spending an entire day sledding, trudging through a foot of snow, and walking on a frozen river. Even walking on the ice, the traction on the boots was great.Some of my friends were wearing more expensive, popular brands of boots, and they complained about their feet being cold. Mine feet were toasty and warm all weekend. They seem durable, so I'm hoping they'll last me a long time. Also, the price is unbelievable for the value of these boots!"
By: TonicARTistry
Location: Miami
January 08, 2013
Vacation Shoe
"The reviews for these boots were a litte sketchy. Nevertheless, I needed an inexpensive pair of boots for my winter vacation to Vermont. I was looking for a Snow shoe that would last some rough hiking in the woods and snow riding. These are PERFECT! they are supper cheap but top quality. They run short because there are no half sizes. So I got a full size higher. I am a size 6 so I purchased a 7. I wore thermal socks on some days. My toes were so toasty. I was up to my calf in snow and never felt the cold. Great for shoe, Waterproof, and comfy. Absolutely great buy!"
Click anywhere to close this.