text:
Department of Information Technology
Document Actions
The Information Technology (IT) Department assesses the technology and informational needs of the Archdiocese as a whole and recommends and implements solutions to meet those needs.
8 East 79th Street • New York, NY 10075-0106 • (212) 774-0240
Web: http://www.it.goarch.org
Help Desk: http://helpdesk.goarch.org/
Theo Nicolakis, Chief Information Officer
Email: email@example.com
Vijay Jayaraman, Consultant, Network and Systems Engineer
Email: email@example.com
Abhishek Joshi, Network and Systems Administrator
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Jacob Gorny, Database Administrator
Email: email@example.com
Mike Slavescu, IT Consultant
Email: email@example.com
Vinoth Panneer, IT Consultant
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Harish Prasanna, IT Consultant
Email: email@example.com
Sonia Skounaki, Office Manager
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
The IT Department's mission and charge exists to aid in proclaiming the Gospel of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Information Technology (IT) Department is responsible for overseeing all Archdiocesan technologies. The IT Department provides strategic visioning, development, and operational support to the Archdiocese. Thus, the mission of the IT Department is multifaceted and includes:
- Developing and implementing the Archdiocese's overall technology strategy and strategic plan
- Overseeing and approving all technological development, applications and services for the Archdiocese and all her Departments
- Evaluating emerging technologies
- Generating technology policies and procedures
- Setting and enforcing digital graphics standards
- Establishing Archdiocesan technology standards and compliance guidelines
- Creating secure, reliable and effective information systems within the Archdiocese and between the Archdiocese, its Metropolises, institutions, organizations, and parishes.
- Maintaining the infrastructure that supports those systems
- Providing technical support to the people who use those systems
The fulfillment of this mission involves assessing the technology and informational needs of the Archdiocese as a whole, recommending, and implementing solutions to meet those needs. The IT Department is responsible for all computer operations and systems at the Archdiocese. Coordinating technology efforts in the various Archdiocesan departments, organizations and institutions is also a focal point for the Department in order to provide standardization of technology and improve the speed, efficiency and accuracy of information shared and disseminated. The IT Department also works closely with the Department of Internet Ministries, which is the department directly responsible for digital ministry to the parishes and parishioners of the Archdiocese.
A national initiative to connect every Metropolis and parish to the Internet has begun. Under this plan, each Metropolis will maintain a local Internet ministry team coordinated by the Archdiocese, which will maintain and update the Metropolitan web sites, as well as coordinate Internet connectivity of every parish in each Metropolis. This program exists in conjunction with the Information Technology Department's Free Computer Program to connect every parish in the Archdiocese to the Internet.
Inaugurated by the IT Department in 2001—and developed with the Archdiocese Presbyters Council (APC), the Department of Stewardship Ministries and the Department of Youth and Young Adult Ministries—eight retired computer systems were given to Saint Basil Academy and 34 others were donated to the Archdiocese's neediest parishes with a full-time priest and financial data on file with the Stewardship Department. Under this program, the youth of the parish are required to help setup the system and create a web presence for the parish. As more systems become available, they are allocated according to need. The IT Department aims to expand this program to provide a free computer system to every parish in the Archdiocese and connect them to the Internet.
Installation of the new telephone system at the Archdiocese was finished in March 2002 and yields an annual savings of $40,000 by taking advantage of new technologies. This, combined with the ongoing phone audit that began in 1999, has recovered nearly $500,000 in refunds and credits due largely to the pro bono assistance of Mr. Ted Apostoleris, President of Great Lakes Telecom and member of the IT Technology Committee.
Thanks to a generous grant from the Niarchos Foundation, the IT Department has been working in cooperation with the Archdiocese Archives Department to digitize photos, documents and artwork to create an exhaustive searchable database made available online to clergy, the faithful, and historians. Starting with the archives of His Eminence Archbishop Iakovos, this represents the start of a historical infrastructure in which a Master Archive will be built to reflect the Archdiocese and all its members.
The IT Department completed systematic upgrades of both Archdiocesan systems and facilities at Saint Basil Academy. After renovation of the new technology center at the Archdiocese a new wide area data network and telephone system was installed in May 2002, which provides high-speed Internet service and network access. Interconnectivity is now possible between Saint Basil and the Archdiocese. Plans to provide the same interconnectivity between all Metropolises and their institutions, as well as remote Archdiocesan departments through a Virtual Private Network (VPN), will take advantage of cost savings and further enhance productivity.
The Technology Committee acts as an advisory body that has been created to assist the Archdiocese in its technology endeavors. The Technology Committee is a formal committee on the Archdiocesan Council. The committee members are actively involved with the IT Department and Internet Ministries Department in various projects. The clergy and lay committee members are made up of both technology and non-technology professional from across the Archdiocese.
The IT and Internet Ministries Departments along with the Technology Committee have developed a strategic technology plan for the Archdiocese called the "Alexander Project." The initiative is named after Alexander the Great whose conquests:
- Unified the disparate Greek city states
- Established Greek as the common language throughout the world
- Laid the foundation for Christians to utilize Greek to spread the saving message of the Gospel throughout the nations
Following in this legacy of our faith and heritage, the Alexander Project aims to:
- Unify the geographically diverse metropolises, parishes, and the Archdiocese with desperately needed centralized system for parishioner management
- Establish a set of technology standards and a unified technology architecture that will allow for seamless interoperability across systems and services
- Leverage this dynamic tool for Orthodox Christian ministry
Among its many benefits, this strategic technology plan will digitize the Archdiocese's antiquated sacramental registry, provide a mechanism for instantaneous parishioner updates throughout the Archdiocese, and create a personalized and tailored ministry and educational experience for parishioners based upon their role within the Church.


text:
Danna Gnazzo Laverty
Pagosa Springs resident Danna Gnazzo Laverty died of cancer Monday, March 4, 2013, at her home. She was 54.
Mrs. Laverty was born to Daniel John and Maxine Gnazzo on Jan. 26, 1959, in Minnesota. In 1963, her family moved to Aurora. She participated in sports, including track and volleyball. In the fifth grade, she set a record in the long jump with a leap of 13 feet 11 inches.
Mrs. Laverty graduated with the charter Class of 1977 from Smoky Hill High School in Aurora. She went on to graduate from the University of Northern Colorado with a bachelors degree in psychology and Adams State College with a masters degree in family counseling and social work.
After graduation, she moved to Fort Collins and worked as a sheriffs deputy. She moved to Pagosa Springs in 1984.
On March 19, 1988, she married Kurt Laverty in Pagosa Springs.
She stayed at home to home-school all six of her kids for more than 20 years. She was an active member of the local home-school group.
Her greatest joys in life were found in her children, and she pushed them all to live their passions and dreams, her family said. She supported them in many of their international missions trips, sports ventures, drama and singing ventures and was always their biggest fan.
From her earliest years, when Mrs. Laverty was confirmed at St. Marks Lutheran Church in Aurora, she was active in church activities.
She had a passion for mission work and the local church, Restoration Fellowship, that she was a part of, her family said. Danna loved the Lord, and shared her faith and passion with everyone that she met. Her faith was strong, and she believed in the goodness of God and his faithfulness.
One of Mrs. Lavertys lifelong passions was fishing.
Mrs. Laverty was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Grace Laverty.
She is survived by her husband of almost 25 years, Kurt Laverty, of Pagosa Springs; children Benellen Laverty, Allison Laverty, Mason Laverty, Johannah Laverty, Jesse Laverty and Caleb Laverty, all of Pagosa Springs; mother, Maxine Gnazzo, of Edina, Minn.; brothers Paul Gnazzo of Aurora and John Gnazzo of Eden Prairie, Minn.; and numerous nephews and nieces.
A memorial service was held Monday, March 11, 2013, at Restoration Fellowship Church.
In lieu of flowers, an account has been created to support missionary and ministry organizations she supported. Checks may be sent to the Restoration Fellowship Church, 264 Village Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147, with Danna Laverty in the memo line.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
1825-1855 Greek Revival1840-1900 Victorian
Please note: The paint colors views on this site are for general representation only. All colors look different when viewed on a computer monitor. To view the actual color card please contact your local dealer.
Find color cards and samples at your local CaliforniaPaints Dealer:
Get more inspiration, project help, and share color ideas with California Paints:


text:
20 Games Like Batman()
Super Mario World
Super Mario World (known in Japan as Super Mario World: Super Mario Bros. 4) is a side-scrolling platformer developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System on November 21, 1990 (in Japan), August 31, 1991 (in North America), and April 11, 1992 (in Europe).
One of the launch titles of the SNES (and bundled with early systems in North America), Super Mario World is the fifth main game in the Super Mario series. (starring Nintendo's mascot, Mario, and his brother, Luigi). The game follows both Mario brothers as they explore Dinosaur Land (known for its large amount of dinosaurs) to find and defeat the evil Koopa king Bowser (and his seven underlings, the Koopalings) while rescuing Princess Toadstool.
Along with new abilities (such as the "Spin Jump"), a new power-up (the "Cape Feather") and more obstacles, the game introduces dinosaur companions (known as Yoshi) that Mario and Luigi can ride. Yoshi, known for using their long tongues to snare and eat enemies, have become a fan-favorite among the series (giving them their own games and spin-offs, most notably this game's prequel).
Special bundles of the SNES in 1994 included a compilation cartridge mixing Super Mario World with Super Mario All-Stars. The only difference in this version is a new sprite set for Luigi. The original game was later ported to the Game Boy Advance on February 11, 2002 as Super Mario World: Super Mario Advance 2. Along with a special version of the original Mario Bros., the port includes a variety of differences, including Luigi as a selectable character (who now has unique features, such as his floating jump from Super Mario Bros. 2), new voice acting, and the ability to save anywhere. The original game was also digitally re-released in Nintendo's Virtual Console platform for the Wii (on February 5, 2007) and Wii U (on April 26, 2013).
92 / 1002314.6
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3 is a platform video game for the Nintendo Entertainment System (NES) video game console. Mario and Luigi embark on a quest to save Princess Toadstool and the rulers of seven different kingdoms from the antagonist Bowser and his children, the Koopalings. The player, as Mario or Luigi, is able to defeat enemies by stomping them or using items that bestow magical powers. Mario and Luigi are given a wider range of abilities than in previous Super Mario games, including flying or sliding down slopes. In addition, Super Mario Bros. 3 introduces numerous elements, such as new enemy characters and the use of a world map to transition between levels, that have reappeared in or have influenced subsequent Mario games.
91 / 1002714.55
Super Mario 3D World
Leap into the first multiplayer Mario platformer set in a 3D world! Play as Mario, Luigi, Princess Peach, and Toad—each with their own special skills—in the all-new Sprixie Kingdom. Scamper up walls with the new cat power-up to find secrets or pounce from above to claw enemies. Enjoy a solo romp or add friends on the fly for instant Mario multiplayer magic! Freely roam the world map and each sprawling stage alone or team up with friends to find hidden stars while competing to take the crown for most coins and points found. Tap the Wii U GamePad controller's touch screen to freeze enemies and reveal invisible secrets. Or, use the GamePad for off-TV play while tilting it to spot hidden nooks and crannies with the moveable camera. All this and more makes Mario's world deeper than ever. Jump on in!
88 / 100664.4
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Game Overview
The Brawl to end them all!
This action-packed fighting game features a ridiculous number of characters that have appeared on Nintendo platforms, from Mario to Link to Pikachu ... to Solid Snake! As they square off in famous locales drawn from the rich history of Nintendo, literally anything can happen - and usually does. With limitless customizing options, items and weapons that boggle the mind and a wealth of modes, this game has truly infinite replayability.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl features a sprawling adventure mode called "The Subspace Emissary" that's a full game in and of itself. Players jump and brawl their way through enemy-packed side-scrolling levels, meeting up with other characters, watching incredible cinematics and taking on massive bosses.
For the first time, this celebrated series is going Wi-Fi, allowing up to four players to brawl, no matter where they may be.
Welcome to a brawl for the ages, where anything can happen, anyone can show up and all bets are off.
Game storyline:
In multiplayer games, characters from all Nintendo universes meet up in Nintendo locales to duke it out. In the solo mode called "The Subspace Emissary," the world of Smash Bros. is invaded by an entity called the Ancient Minister and his army of creatures, called "The Primid." Normally, characters come alive in the world of Smash Bros. to do battle, then turn back into trophies when defeated. However, the Ancient Minister starts turning characters into trophies to harness their power, then detonates bombs that suck pieces of the world back into his realm of Subspace. Eventually, all the characters must work together to defeat the invading creatures from Subspace - this is accomplished by playing through side-scrolling levels.
How to progress through the game:
For multiplayer games, players pick characters, set rules and locations for where they want to play and then duke it out. In Solo Mode, characters play through a long, side-scrolling adventure, beating up enemies along the way as they watch short cinematics starring their favorite characters.
Mario, Samus, Bowser, Donkey Kong, Solid Snake, Meta Knight, Kirby, Pikachu, Zero Suit Samus, Link, Zelda, Pit and Wario, to name just a few. Anyone and anything from a Nintendo universe could appear in this game in one form or another.
Special powers/weapons/moves/features:
Anything from a Nintendo game could conceivably be in this game, whether it's a musical score, an obscure item or a character that shows up to help the fighters. Super Smash Bros. Brawl is eminently customizable, so players can choose the frequency of items appearing, adjust musical scores and basically play the game however they'd like. Items range from baseball bats to proximity mines to Poké Balls to Assist Trophies, which spawn characters like Hammer Bros. and Sim City's Dr. Wright to attack others.
81 / 100754.05
Super Mario Galaxy 2
93 / 100874.65
Injustice: Gods Among Us
What if our greatest heroes became our greatest threat? Injustice: Gods Among Us introduces a bold new franchise to the fighting game genre from NetherRealm Studios, creators of the definitive fighting game Mortal Kombat. Featuring DC Comics icons such Batman, Cyborg, The Flash, Harley Quinn, Nightwing, Solomon Grundy, Superman and Wonder Woman, the latest title from the award-winning studio presents a deep original story. Heroes and villains will engage in epic battles on a massive scale in a world where the line between good and evil has been blurred.
74 / 100603.7
Super Mario Galaxy
89 / 1001124.45
Super Mario 64
Super Mario 64 is a 3D action-adventure platformer game released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996. This game was one of two (three in Japan) launch titles for the Nintendo 64. To this day, it has sold nearly over 11 million copies, and is marked as the best selling Nintendo 64 game of all time.
91 / 1002814.55
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time is a third-person puzzle-platformer and action-adventure computer and video game published by Ubisoft. It was released on November 21, 2003 and is a reboot of the landmark video game series Prince of Persia, created by Jordan Mechner in 1989.
The Sands of Time, developed internally at Ubisoft Montreal, successfully captures the mechanics of the original platformer and extends it to the 3D generation. An earlier attempt by The Learning Company to transfer the game to 3D (Prince of Persia 3D) was released in 1999, but despite its initial good reception failed to sell enough and the company responsible for the original trilogy was already closing doors. The game was praised for its visual design, finely tuned game mechanics and intriguing storyline, winning the game several awards.
The game was developed for the PC, PlayStation 2, GameCube, Xbox, and later a 2D-version for the Game Boy Advance and mobile phones. The success of The Sands of Time led to three followups, Prince of Persia: Warrior Within (2004), Prince of Persia: The Two Thrones (2005), and Prince of Persia: The Forgotten Sands (2010). A remastered, high-definition, version of The Sands of Time was released on the PlayStation Network for the PlayStation 3 on November 16, 2010.
85 / 1001114.25
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island or simply Yoshi's Island, known in Japan as Super Mario: Yoshi Island (Japanese: スーパーマリオ ヨッシーアイランド Hepburn: Sūpā Mario: Yosshī Airando?), is a 1995 platform video game developed and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. Acting as a prequel to 1990's Super Mario World, the game casts players as Yoshi as he escorts Baby Mario through 48 levels in order to reunite him with his brother Luigi, who had been kidnapped by Baby Bowser's minions. As a Super Mario series platformer, Yoshi runs and jumps to reach the end of the level while solving puzzles and collecting items. In a style new to the series, the game has a hand-drawn aesthetic and is the first to have Yoshi as its main character. The game introduces his signature abilities to flutter jump, produce eggs from swallowed enemies, and transform into vehicles.
91 / 100504.55
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within
Prince of Persia: Warrior Within is a video game and sequel to Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time. Warrior Within was developed and published by Ubisoft, and released on December 2, 2004 for the Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, and Microsoft Windows. It picks up where The Sands of Time left off, adding new features, specifically, options in combat. The Prince now has the ability to wield two weapons at a time as well as the ability to steal his enemies' weapons and throw them. The Prince's repertoire of combat moves has been expanded into varying strings that allow players to attack enemies with more complexity than was possible in the previous game. Warrior Within has a darker tone than its predecessor adding in the ability for the Prince to dispatch his enemies with various finishing moves. In addition to the rewind, slow-down, and speed-up powers from The Sands of Time, the Prince also has a new sand power: a circular "wave" of sand that knocks down all surrounding enemies as well as damaging them. The dark tone, a vastly increased level of blood and violence as well as sexualized female NPCs earned the game an M ESRB rating.
82 / 100774.1
Super Mario 3D Land
Mario is once again out to beat Bowser in Super Mario 3D Land! The game features the well-known Mario playstyle that people all around the world love, but in 3D!
81 / 100354.05
Cuphead is a classic run and gun action game heavily focused on boss battles. Inspired by cartoons of the 1930s, the visuals and audio are painstakingly created with the same techniques of the era, i.e. traditional cel animation (hand drawn & hand inked!), watercolor backgrounds, and original jazz recordings. Play as Cuphead or Mugman (in single player or co-op) as you traverse strange worlds, acquire new weapons, learn powerful super moves, and discover hidden secrets. Cuphead is all action, all the time.
Rayman Legends
he Rayman® Legends Challenges App available April 25th allows users to compete against players from around the globe in daily and weekly challenges! Jump in and play challenges on several different maps, including the Wii U™ exclusive level, Murfy's Dungeon! Keep an eye out for special community contests where the game's developers will be setting the challenges! Rayman, named platformer of the year and winner of multiple artistic and musical achievements, is coming to the Wii U with a brand new adventure. Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman®, Beyond Good & Evil® and the Raving Rabbids® is bringing his innovative creativity to this new and exciting platform. Rayman Legends makes full use of the power of the Wii U. With the new Wii U GamePad, discover new ways to platform with its touch-based gameplay, gyroscope technology, and even the ability to extend your playing experience when the TV is off. Additionally, the power of the machine has helped pave the way for new, more detailed graphics and lighting. Rayman, Globox, and the Teensies are off wandering through an enchanted forest when they discover a mysterious tent filled with a series of captivating paintings. As they look more closely, they notice each painting seems to tell the story of a mythical world. While focusing on a painting that shows a medieval land, they are suddenly sucked into the painting, entering the world, and the adventure begins. The gang must run, jump and fight their way through each world to save the day and discover the secrets of every legendary painting.
87 / 1001204.35
Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm Revolution
The latest instalment of the NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: Ultimate Ninja STORM series will offer players a new experience in the deep & rich NARUTO environment. Tons of new techniques, enhanced mechanics, over 100 playable characters & Support Ninjas, and a brand new exclusive character (Mecha-Naruto) designed by Masashi Kishimoto.
66 / 10063.3
Sonic Mania
"It's the ultimate Sonic celebration! Sonic returns in a new 2D platforming high speed adventure, and he's not alone!
Developed in collaboration between SEGA, Christian Whitehead, Headcannon, and PagodaWest Games, experience new zones and remixed classic levels with Sonic, Tails, and Knuckles!"
Superfighters Deluxe
Superfighters Deluxe is a multiplayer 2D action game where little flat-headed men fight to the death in small and highly destructible arenas. Surviving each round takes skill, strategy and luck.


text:
Archive of the old official Mutants & Masterminds boards. See http://roninarmy.com/
Lord Fell wrote:GM Post
Deje, to Daze you'd need to break concealment. Your character has no particular Assessment skill to look for or find weaknesses, and there's no "called shot" type of maneuver in M&M3e that would make seeing any additional "human parts" on Dr. Zero mechanically advantageous. That's the bad news.
The good news, is that your illusions are Independent. You can still act this round. I'll give you some time to Act. I'm going to turn over giving advice to your fellow players.
Dr. Zero; disbelieving illusions: L'Char, Wildfire, Deje, Matrix (-2 Demoralized) (1d20+10=15, 1d20+10=12, 1d20+10=14, 1d20+10=30)
You didn't state what Matrix's illusion was doing, but that's OK... Dr. Zero sees through it.
SDarkshine wrote:By the way, would Deje's Skill Mastery (Deception) be useful in this combat?
Lord Fell wrote:@Gazman
Previously, L'Char missed the Zero Sum Device with a better roll than a 13. Just an FYI.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
At approximately 2 p.m., Dec. 5, the Federal Marshall Violent Offender Task Force arrested Steven Hernandez, 24, and Vincent Chacon, 21, in Denver on outstanding warrants out of Lone Tree.
The arrests were made in connection with the Nov. 2 armed robbery at Nordstrom at Park Meadows Mall. The suspects fled the area in a Blue BMW X5. Lone Tree officers pursued the vehicle until the chase was called off in the interest of public safety.
Both suspects were charged with aggravated robbery and conspiracy to commit theft. There is still one outstanding suspect at large and his information is not being released at this time due to pending charges.
Following the incident, the Lone Tree Police Department received an anonymous tip regarding the two suspects which led to their arrest yesterday.
This is still an ongoing investigation and no additional information will be released at this time.


text:
up to $3,000 per year
The Federal Work-Study (FWS) program encourages community service by providing jobs on campus and at nonprofit agencies in the community. Earnings from these jobs enable you to help pay for educational expenses.
If you are interested in work-study file the FAFSA early.
Work-Study is available to high-need undergraduate and graduate students. Post-baccalaureate students not enrolled in a degree program are ineligible for work-study. Students awarded FWS dollars will be assisted by the Payroll Office in completing the required referral forms before beginning work.
To prove work authorization, students will need to present their driver's license and social security card, or a certified birth certificate or passport to the Payroll Office.
Detailed information about policies and procedures is at sou.edu/studentemployment


text: |Kirschbaum Competition is an advanced Co-Polyester string designed to offer both increased control and comfort. Kirschbaum informs us that through extensive research, Competition's first quality copolymer construction offers increased playability and improved tension maintenance. Due to the improved tension maintenance of Competition, Kirschbaum recommends reducing tensions used for traditional Polyester strings by 19-39kgs. We found Competition to be more forgiving than many polyester based strings. String movement is minimal. Competition also offers good spin potential and feel. A great choice for big hitters looking to add some spin, string durability and control to a powerful game.


text:
After leading the DeKalb girls basketball team to another Northern Illinois Big 12 East championship, seniors Rachel Torres and Courtney Patrick and sophomore Maddy Johnson were honored as NI Big 12 All-Conference first team selections.
Johnson and Torres were voted as unanimous selections. Torres was also the conference's co-MVP in 2012 as a junior, sharing the honor with Rochelle's Michelle Dobbs. Dobbs was named the conference MVP this year.
Patrick was also named to the conference's first team as a junior and was an honorable mention selection as a sophomore.
Joining the three Barbs on the first team are Sycamore sophomore Bailey Gilbert and Kaneland senior Emma Bradford as both were also unanimous selections. Gilbert was an honorable mention selection as a freshman.
DeKalb freshman Brittney Patrick, Sycamore freshman Lauren Goff and Kaneland seniors Allyson O'Herron and Ashley Prost were named honorable mention all-conference selections.


text:
Last edited by paulbee; 06-28-2013 at 12:54 PM.
I am not perfect and I defy you to prove otherwise
Growing Old Gracefully is an Oxymoron ... Mostly Moron !
Mashima conveniently leaves out Rogues future, wanted to see what his future was. Lucy's future was obvious since it's only a few days ahead of the current time but Rogue would probably be in battle with Acnologia with the other Dragon slayers.
As guessed, Ultear didn't revive.
I am now curious of Rogues darkness, what is its source.....
As I suggested last time, there is a Huge gap in power btwn Ds and real Dragons
Q: What was the point of this Dragons festival, no Dragon King showed up, What were Igneel and Weislogia talking and hoping about back then.
Wild Guess: Perhaps the exposure to and battle against real dragons will transfer some power-ups to the DS. I also think the flame dragons powerboost from Natsu eating his flames (Not Ordinary flames) will have some ongoing effect on Natsu, but Natsu has eaten magic flames before, but not from a dragon as I recall (Igneel perhaps?).
I am not perfect and I defy you to prove otherwise
Growing Old Gracefully is an Oxymoron ... Mostly Moron !
Well Im not so sure about Ultear yet, it seems like we didn't get to see the part where her crew noticed shes gone. I think shes going to be revived and act like nothing happened even though she knows she died and gave everyone a minute. Like her version of redemption.
Also can't wait to get 2 weeks of 3 chapters each! Hope they are good and not fodder crap.
And also am glad that the DS realized how useless they were against the dragons and didn't just take the easy way out and celebrate that they survived. We need them to master the Dragon mode where their skin turns into scales, ans they turn more into a dragon. All of them have shown that they can turn partially into a scaley dragon but no one has gone complete dragon yet. Did Natsu even show his new power yet? His second power source that they all worked to get from ultear
A pie in the sky?
This is wrong... how could all of that happen ? The time was already once changed in F.Lucy's line, and thus Rogue from the original line should disappear or be changed, like in this chapter, but he still remained the same, regardless if Acnologia were to came 7 years later, or the 10 000 draogns came...
Next chapter: "The Great Dance Tournament" could it be that we will see some cameos ?
Next chapter: "The Starfrost Eseence" probably about Ultear and her sacrifice.
Next chapter: "Gift" power up, but for who ?
So Natsu was unable to defeat Rogue with Fusion Mode, but by absorbing Atlas's Flames he was able to.
Atlas Flame said that he will never forget Natsu, does that mean that he was the one that told Zeref about Natsu and that's how Zeref knows about him ?
They have 1 year to change Rogue's future.
They have 7, to prepare for the battle against Acnologia, perhaps some other Dragons will also appear. The "true" Dragon King Festival will take place.
I sure hope more than Frosh dies, I need more blood in this series PX. (Don't judge me XD)
Aggravate, Anger, and Piss off
Still, who would want to kill a cat ? Beside Alf that loves eating cats that is :p.
I'd like to know a lot more about this shadow that inhabits Rogue.
1) What's the origin of it, is it tied to Zeref since it appears to be sentient, is it a demon of sorts?
2) Did Rogue possess the Shadow before he became a DS or was it after?
3) As I recall, Gajeel ate the Shadow and got a power boost (temporarily), will that come back to haunt him.
I am not perfect and I defy you to prove otherwise
Growing Old Gracefully is an Oxymoron ... Mostly Moron !


text:
Posted on September 4, 2013
Join us this Saturday for the monthly Genealogy and Local History Orientation. This event is especially helpful for those new to genealogical research or new to research at the Newberry. After the oriention, stay and start your research in the General Reading Rooms where the reference staff will be available to assist you.
Grab some lunch at 1pm when the Reading Room closes and then at 1:30 pm join the Chicago Genealogical Society in the Towner Fellows' Lounge on the 2nd floor of the Newberry for their monthly meeing.
This month Jennifer Holik will present "Finishing the Story." Tracing the life of a deceased military soldier (Soldier Dead) can be challenging. Through three World War I and World War II case studies, learn about records and resources available to help you write the stories of your Soldier Dead.


text:
Alison Rhodes, "The
Safety Mom"
National Child Safety Expert, Alison Rhodes, "The Safety Mom," is one of the country's
leading child safety authorities, providing tips and advice to parents on a broad
range of issues facing all children - newborns to teens. Read
Cradle cap is a common, if unsightly, condition affecting babies, usually in the first few months of life. It appears as flaky yellow or brownish patches of skin on the head or around the eyebrows with scales that may appear cracked, greasy, or even weeping. It may spread to the forehead, eyelids, ears, and nose, as well as down the back of the neck. Rarely, it may also show up on other parts of the body where skin folds onto itself, such as the base of the neck, the folds of the groin and diaper area, under the arms, inside the elbows, and behind the knees.
Cradle cap is a form of dermatitis (a general term for inflammation of the skin) and is often referred to as baby dandruff. Despite its appearance, it's not painful or harmful to your baby, it's not contagious, and it's not caused by poor hygiene, illness, or allergies. Experts aren't certain what causes cradle cap; however, one theory is that hyperactivity of the sebaceous glands in the skin on the face and scalp (caused by the surge of hormones that crossed the placenta just before birth) pump out a greasy substance that retains water to prevent dryness. When the oily secretion dries, old skin cells remain trapped on the skin. Most cases of cradle cap are very mild and easily treated and usually resolve themselves by 8 to 12 months of age, even without any treatment.
You can help relieve the symptoms of cradle cap by washing your baby's hair every 2 to 3 days with a mild baby shampoo. To soften the flakey skin, try rubbing a small amount of vegetable oil (such as olive oil) on your baby's scalp, leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then use a fine-tooth comb or soft brush to gently brush them off. However, be careful not to brush too harshly; your baby's scalp is delicate and can get sore and red if brushed in the same spot too long or too hard. Make sure you wash your baby's scalp after applying the oil; leaving the oil on can cause the flakes to stick even more. To help dissolve all the oil, leave the shampoo on for a few minutes before rinsing off.
If the cradle cap is persistent, or if your baby is over six months old, you may try washing his or her hair with a seborrhea shampoo, such as those containing selenium, salicylic acid, or tar. If the condition does not improve after a couple of weeks of treatment or if it seems to be developing in other parts of the body, call your pediatrician. He or she may prescribe a mild dandruff shampoo or a cortisone cream to apply to the affected area. Remember, there is no reason to be alarmed, it doesn't hurt your baby and is perfectly normal.
Cord Blood Registry
March of Dimes
Susan G. Komen
Home .
Site Map . About Us . Disclaimer . Privacy
All information on BabyWeekly is for educational purposes only. The place to get
medical advice, diagnoses, and treatment is your health care provider. If you have
any concerns about your health or the health of your baby, consult with your health
care provider at once. Use of this site is subject to the Disclaimer and Privacy
Copyright © 2000 -
CBR Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
If CP9 members were pirates(or random outlaws), how much do you think that their bounties will amount to?
-This post is for the listing of individual CP9 members' bounties.
-A bounty does not only reflect an individual's power level, but also their active threat to the world's stability and their past deeds. The CP9 members' bounties shall include the consideration of their past killings (including the part where Rob Lucci killed 500 hostages since he considered them to be "weak") in a scenario where the CP9 is not considered to be a part of the world government and does not possess its privilege of "killing without penalties". Simply consider that the CP9's past deeds were roughly equivalent to what the Straw Hats committed, if not more since they actually killed people.
-Assess the CP9 bounties in accord to what you FEEL that the CP9 members deserve.


text:
IntroductionTaiwan (tĪˈwänˈ) [key], Portuguese Formosa, officially Republic of China, island nation (2005 est. pop. 22,894,000), 13,885 sq mi (35,961 sq km), in the Pacific Ocean, separated from the mainland of S China by the 100-mi-wide (161-km) Taiwan Strait. Together with many nearby islets, including the Pescadores and the island groups of Quemoy and Matsu, it forms the seat of the Republic of China. The provisional capital is Taipei; Nanjing, on mainland China, is regarded as the official capital of the republic.
Sections in this article:
The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.
See more Encyclopedia articles on: Taiwan Political Geography


text:
Is it any surprise that top fashion models love to wear denim? You've seen New York Fashion Week models saunter down the catwalk in next year's most exciting new threads. But, between shows, what do these panther-prowling, platform trotting muses' preferred go-to wardrobe basic? An acid-bleached denim jacket? Ombré skinny jeans? Sure, why not! And don't you just want to hate them for always looking good, off duty or not! Check out these street style photos via Refinery29 and Harper's Bazaar in which NYFW Spring-Summer 2013 models off duty are snapped in their personally-styled outfit of the day.
[nggallery id=1234]
—Kathy Ng Hassan
Tags: MBFW, mercedes benz fashion week, models in denim, models in jeans, models of duty, New York Fashion Week, nyfw, ootd, outfit of the day, Street Style


text:
Verified Purchase
I love the chewiness of these and they have one of the best mango flavours I have ever come across in dried mango. I will definitely buy again.
I love the chewiness of these and they have one of the best mango flavours I have ever come across in dried mango. I will definitely buy again.
Pretty good
Posted by healthydoesit on Oct 10, 2013
Nice little snack if you like dried fruit. Not too filling, but good flavor. Take a look at my page to see over 100 real reviews from products I've purchased and tested here at Iherb!
Posted by kristine on Aug 23, 2012
Tv-godter kalle i sånne her. suntt og godt- jatakk! :)))
Good dried fruit.
Posted by 4points on Feb 08, 2012
Good dried mango. Nice to have organic too.
Very nice!
Posted by Reviewer2888256 on Mar 20, 2012
Very tasty mango! Sweet and sour I would say. My son likes it very much and I'll order again for sure.
helt ok!
Posted by etiskhandel on Mar 20, 2013
Etter min smak var disse torkede mangoene litt harde. Men mange andre jeg kjenner elsker denne. Men som kjent er smaken er som baken :)
Rather tough
Posted by Reviewer1219973 on Jan 31, 2012
hard to chew, very sour and I can't seem to get it out of my teeth. Not a pleasant experience eating this at all!
Posted by Reviewer1854403 on Mar 15, 2012
not to sweet. best buy ever will buy again
Too dry...
Posted by Hurrahei on Jul 17, 2014
Small chunks, an too dry
i will not order it again
Posted by Reviewer2840410 on Mar 29, 2012
disappointed. Some pieces were sweet, some sour, apparently done from unripe mangoes


text:
Swan Songs
A week after the Whitney's Art Party, the stylish and beneficent returned to Skylight at Moynihan Station for the Tate Americas Foundation's triennial Artists Dinner and After Party, an evening that raised over $2 million for a beloved institution across the pond. Simon de Pury conducted a live auction—one lucky Christmas tree won a yuletide makeover by the artist Nathan Carter. Artist honorees included Marina Abramovic, Wade Guyton, Roni Horn, Alex Katz, Paul McCarthy, Elizabeth Peyton, Rirkrit Tiravanija, and Lawrence Weiner; Anne Hathaway (pictured here with husband Adam Shulman), Sarah Jessica Parker, Martha Stewart, Nathalie de Gunzburg, Dorothy Lichtenstein, Lynn Forester De Rothschild, John Studzinski, and Sheena Wagstaff were among the guests. At the After Party, glamorous gallerinas took to the dance floor. Tate director Sir Nicholas Serota, pausing for a breather on a mushroom-like ottoman, shared snapshots from the sidelines of a rather different dance he had attended the previous weekend: the so-called Furry Dance, a Cornish celebration of the Feast of St. Michael, that yearly wends its way through his back garden.
New York City's Slow Track


text:
Spoiler!Cross Mode Activated
Its come to me in a dream, I can see the series ending... BAM! - Miu gets kidnapped and half brainwashed (I say half cause she's already half crazy); Kenichi hates himself for being weak, goes into super training mode with the Elder, during this time he defeats the other disciples one by one.
While thats going on, Miu is being trained by her pops to become the ultimate death fist (or w/e, basically she gonna become brutal) - then her and Kenichi meet as a finale. By now they'll both be master class, with the Elder fighting Jenazad and Akisame fighting Saiga.Spoiler!(Miu's dad, pat yourself on the back if you knew who that was.)
After a long and emotional fight Kenichi will die saving Miu from becoming a super bad person - After the fight we skip 10years.
Miu has married Takeda and they have a son (named Kenichi of course) - the Elder has gone from Ryozanpaku and now Miu is a master there, Akisame is the new Elder.


text:
SUU will enter the meet having finished fourth at the University of Utah last Saturday night, recording a team score of 192.025 that included 11 falls. The majority of the miscues, eight, came from first-time competitors for the Flippin' Birds in what is being chalked up as jitters in their first collegiate meet.
"Utah is a tough environment to have your first meet," head coach Scott Bauman said. "It will be good to be back at home this weekend and we expect the girls to come out and hit their routines."
Fans can follow the meet via live stat and live video links that will be online at www.suutbirds.com. Tickets are available by calling 435-586-7872 or by going online at www.tbirdtickets.com.
Southern Utah and Utah State met in the 2013 WAC Championships in Cedar City where the Thunderbirds finished fifth with a 194.925 and the Aggies finished fourth with a 195.100.
Utah State opened its 2014 campaign with a win at the University of Iowa 191.750 - 191.650. The Hawkeyes had finished the meet with a 191.950, but a failed video review cost the home side three-tenths and the victory.
Utah State's first-year head coach Nadalie Walsh will make a return trip to the Centrum Arena, having made the trip to Cedar City in 2013 as the head coach of Ball State. The Cardinals finished with a 193.575, putting them fourth in the quad meet behind SUU (196.200), Iowa (195.025) and San Jose State (194.250).


text:
PRICE- Our devoted wife, wonderful mother and grandmother, LaDona Richmond Rukavina, age 82, passed away peacefully at her home on April 22, 2013.
She was born August 18, 1930 in Cortez, Colorado to Edgar and Edith Dalton Richmond. Married Joseph N. Rukavina February 18, 1951.
Funeral service, Thursday, April 25, 2013, 1:00 p.m. Mitchell Funeral Home. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-8 p.m. and Thursday one hour prior to service at Mitchell's. Interment, Cliffview Cemetery, Price. Arrangements entrusted to Mitchell Funeral Home of Price where friends are always welcome daily and may share memories of LaDona online at www.mitchellfuneralhome.net.


text:
The Evergreen Combat Crank is the bait that put Evergreen International on the map, and perhaps one of the finest crankbaits available anywhere in the world. It encompasses everything a premier crankbait should, including ultra sharp Gamakatsu hooks, great finishes, and a perfect pitch rattle system - all in a finely tuned package. Evergreen International is one of Japan's premier tackle company. Hard to find outside of Japan, they have still become world-renowned for their high quality baits that have been proven to out catch competitors offerings.
The Evergreen Combat Crank 250 is the classic crankbait in the Combat Crank Series. It delivers a very effective wobble, which as Elite Series pro, Brett Hite puts it "is very similar to that of the Wiggle Wart," and it also generates excellent deflection capabilities. Like a lot of high-end crankbaits, the Combat Crank 250 features a tungsten weight transfer system for increased cast distance. Unlike the competitors, however, the Evergreen weight transfer system actually transfers the tungsten weights all the way to the back of the bait - to achieve the absolute maximum distance possible during casting. It also allows it reach the absolute maximum depth during the retrieve, all while keeping the bait perfectly balanced. Available in a variety of detailed colors, whether you're a weekend warrior, or a top tournament professional, the Evergreen Combat Crank 250 has you covered.
|Combat Crank 250
0 Colors
More From Evergreen Crankbaits
Customer Reviews
Comments: While fish are slappin at other baits they are choking this bait. By far the best crank i have thrown!
From: Jesse: Phx, AZ
Comments: no doubt these baits catch fish but for 21 buck they should come with stronger hooks.
From: Andrew: SoCal
Comments: LEGIT. But please, let the price scare you away. That guy that keeps beating you...?..he uses these.
From: Meatwad: in combat


text:
Poppie Jones Color Block Envelope Clutch
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 # dsw12prod4340047
Go out in style with the Poppie Jones Color Block Envelope Clutch. This chic clutch has all the space you need and all the style you could want in your favorite clutch!
- Faux leather envelope clutch
- Top flap with snap closure
- Fabric lining with zip pocket
- Dimensions 12" x 2" x 8"
- 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:
Ceramic & Metal Touch Lamp
Floor Lamp with Shelves
Set/14 Pan Protectors
White Storage/Craft Cart
Set/2 Double-Walled Glasses
Electric or Cordless Snow Shovel
Mini Stepper
Magic Tracks™
Gravy Boat & Warmer
These insulating curtains cut year-round heating and cooling costs! Each 54"-wide curtain panel is backed with high-performance thermal insulation to stop drafts while keeping out winter's chill or summer's heat. They block nearly all light and reduce noise, too. They're made from richly textured and tightly woven silk-like polyester to add a luxurious look and feel to any space. 3-inch rod pocket panel also has a back tab that provides a second installation option. Machine wash and dry. Imported.
Follow Fresh Finds!
Copyright 2017. Fresh Finds, LLC /
All Rights Reserved. Privacy Policy
Message from Fresh Finds
Fresh Finds
We are now accepting PayPal as a form of payment. For those of you unfamiliar
with PayPal, it is a Web-based service that enables you to pay an online
merchant without revealing your financial information. We've added this payment
option to better meet your expressed needs for confidence, control, convenience
and choice in your payment methods.
Learn more
about PayPal and decide if you would like to set up a PayPal account.
Thanks for visiting our Web site - come back soon!
Close Window


text:
Coming up in the next {{countdown}} {{countdownlbl}}
Coming up next:
Skip to this video now
Now Playing:
Play Video
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
Lakers Win Turns Into Flaming Destruction
Rowdy crowds set a taxi on fire following the Lakers' win over Boston Celtics.
Now Playing: Lakers Win Turns Into Flaming Destruction
Now Playing: Brawl Breaks Out at U.S. Open
Now Playing: Autopsy Reveals Missing Woman Had High Levels of Date Rape Drug: Part 3
Now Playing: Police Arrest Man For Death of Wife Who Went Missing: Part 4
Now Playing: Man Reports Wife Missing Two Days After She Disappeared: Part 2
Now Playing: Couple's Arguments Captured on Tape Before Wife Vanishes: Part 1
Now Playing: Jury Finds Husband Guilty of Wife's Murder: Part 6
Now Playing: Daughters Take Stand at Dad's Trial For Mom's Murder: Part 5
Now Playing: Manhunt in Houston for shooter who killed little girl riding in car with her mother
Now Playing: Severe weather threat moves east
Now Playing: Alleged arson documented on social media
Now Playing: Ohio shooting results in at least four people rushed to the hospital
Now Playing: Houston shootout caught on camera
Now Playing: Judge rules on who will testify in Bill Cosby sex assault case
Now Playing: UTA holds rally in place of Oscar party
Now Playing: Immigration attorneys question ICE agents in Denver courthouse
Now Playing: Wife of man killed in possible hate crime speaks
Now Playing: 91-year-old's obituary fits sassy personality
Now Playing: Husband works out with fake belly to see what it's like for his pregnant wife
Now Playing: Michigan State Troopers go for canoe ride in the snow
Now Playing: {{itm.title}}


text:
The best boost for your immunity when you are getting a little sick.
Verified Purchase
The best boost for your immunity when you are getting a little sick.
Don't be fooled because these lozenges taste like candy (and don't eat them like candy), these little pills are a great kick in the butt for a weakened immune system.
Posted by Reviewer2054954 on Jan 13, 2009
That's all I can say. This product is great. I have given this product to several friends and simply told them to try it and tell me if it worked. Every one of us have nothing but good things to say. The product just work!! I use it immediately when I think I might be getting a cold and within a day or two I am fine. My friends have tried it days after a major cold has infected them and they immediately see a difference the next day in how they feel.
The best boost for your immunity when you are getting a little sick.
Don't be fooled because these lozenges taste like candy (and don't eat them like candy), these little pills are a great kick in the butt for a weakened immune system.
Posted by Reviewer2923030 on Oct 12, 2010
they taste good but for me one daily is not enough.Used the botle in two weeks. Small quantity, should be much bigger bottle or stronger dosage in a pill.
My order was here in a hurry.
Posted by Reviewer2447890 on Nov 07, 2010
Your service was very quick. The pills were exactly what I wanted and at a price I cold afford. Very glad to be doing business with you.
Posted by Reviewer1551107 on Nov 27, 2010
Love the product,price,speed.
Great time of year to keep this in the house!
Posted by Reviewer2959191 on Nov 14, 2011
This is my go to product whenever I feel I may be coming down with something. It you start to take at the 1st sign of a cold/flu you can often get rid of it entirely in a few days before it takes hold. However, should you miss your chance, it is also a great help to speed healing once you are ill. Also good preventative if you find yourself around others who are ill.
It works
Posted by Reviewer2195547 on Jan 11, 2012
My wife got a cold. I gave her 4 lozenges a day and it works
Great Tasting Immunity Supplement!
Posted by BeckySue on Mar 16, 2015
This item has been discontinued but Iherb has many similar items that are just as good.
This stuff is fantastic
Posted by Reviewer1716766 on May 11, 2012
All I can say is that it works so well I am amazed. Simple. Whenever I get the very first signs of a cold - you know the itchy throat, the feeling of the nose getting weird, the neck feeling stiff and achy, perhaps a little bit of a headache, my energy is dropping, I have bodily pains I couldn't explain till these other symptoms started - anyhow right then or within an hour or two I take ONE. Then at the opposite end of the day - either in the morning or evening - I take a SECOND. Normally the symptoms are totally gone within hours of the first. Now there are times when the symptoms seem to cling. I think maybe something a bit stronger got me. So I'll take it 2-4 times per day if that is the case and normally the symptoms never worsen than the first signs and are gone within 1-3 days. I can't sing the praises loud and joyously enough!
Stay healthy all winter!
Posted by Reviewer1554270 on Mar 25, 2011
Delicious way to get those antioxidants and stay healthy all winter.


text:
Open daily 10am–5pm
Admission to the permanent collection is free. Admission charges apply to special exhibitions. Children 16 years and under are free.
More information
+61 2 6240 6502
+61 2 6240 6504
+61 2 6240 6537
or freecall 1800 020 068
Quick events search
View the full calendar of events online at: nga.gov.au/Calendar.
Free parking
Parkes Place
Canberra ACT 2601
The National Gallery of Australia is an Australian Government Agency.
top image: Otagaki Rengetsu 'Numerous years pass by, incense container [kogo] glazed stoneware, incised calligraphy 1870 Museum DKM/Stifung DKM, Duisburg, Germany Part of the Black robe, white mist exhibition
Events and exhibitions
For event bookings email email@example.com or call +61 2 6240 6504.
View the full calendar of events online at nga.gov.au/Calendar
Otagaki Rengetsu 'In the fields, in the mountains' poem sheet [tanzaku] 1868 calligraphy, ink on paper Private collection, Brussels
Black robe, white mist
Art of the Japanese Buddhist nun Rengetsu
until 27 January 2008
Otagaki Rengetsu, Lotus Moon, was a Japanese Buddhist nun whose tragic life inspired extraordinary creativity.
One of a small number of prominent female artists of 19th-century Japan, Rengetsu was a poet, calligrapher, potter and painter whose work reflects the beauty of the imperfect and unconventional.
18 September 12.45pm
Join Melanie Eastburn, curator of the exhibition, in an introduction to Black robe white mist. Free event
East Asian Gallery
Introduction to Japanese calligraphy
22 September 10.30 am – 2.30 pm
Kyoko Millar, calligraphy teacher, looks at calligraphy in the Black robe, white mist exhibition, followed by a practical workshop $60; $50 members/concession (includes materials) Bookings essential
Rooftop Lounge (meet in Gallery Foyer)
Members event: 'Tour and tea'
29 September 3 pm
Join Melanie Eastburn, curator of Black robe, white mist, for a tour, followed by a demonstration on the Japanese way of tea and a tatami tea service. $15 members and their guests Bookings essential
Project Gallery and Members' Lounge (meet in Gallery Foyer)
George W Lambert retrospective: heroes and icons
George Lambert
'Miss Helen Beauclerk' 1914, oil on canvas Collection of the Art Gallery of New South Wales, Sydney
George Lambert (1873–1930) was one of Australia's most brilliant, witty and influential artists. The exhibtion George Lambert retrospective: heroes and icons is the most comprehensive showing of Lambert's work for over fifty years
Exhibition opening hours extended to 6 pm on Saturday 15 September
Lecture: 'Love etcetera'
15 September 6pm
Robert Dessaix, author of Twilight of love: travels with Turgenev, reflects on the varieties of love touched upon in the literature of George W Lambert's life and paintings. Bookings essential
(free entry to lecture, ticket required for exhibition entry) James O Fairfax Theatre
Special access tour
15 September 9.30 am
Private viewing for carers with volunteer guides In collaboration with Carers ACT.
Bookings essential for complimentary ticket phone 02 6296 9900
Exhibition Galleries (meet in Gallery Foyer)
Members: Early morning viewing
16 September 8.30am
Come in early and avoid the crowds for a last chance to view George W Lambert retrospective Bookings essential (exhibition ticket required) open to members and their guests. Exhibition Galleries
High tea
daily until 16 September 2–4 pm
Celebrate the life and times of George W. Lambert with a stylish high tea. Guests can select from a range of gourmet teas and enjoy a variety of baked delights, savoury treats, local organic orange juice and champagne.
Bookings available on +61 2 6240 6666
more information and menu
Collection events
Members: 'An afternoon with the blue god'
15 September 2.30 pm
The story of the blue-faced god, Krishna, is still depicted by artists in India today. Voluntary guides who recently studied in India look at Krishna images in the Indian Gallery and the Collection Study Room. Wearing traditional costume, the guides will then host a Raj style high tea in the Rooftop Lounge Bookings essential $18 members and their guests (includes a glass of sparkling wine)
'Big draw: drawing on the move'
16 September 11 am - 2 pm
Come and draw the distinctive architecture and inspirational works of art in the Gallery. A national drawing event held in conjunction with the National Portrait Gallery and Drawing Australia. Free event
'Strange fruit'
20 September 12.45 pm
Join Roy Marchant for a discussion of George Baldessin's Pear, version 2 1973. To coincide with Floriade: Aussie icons, myths & legends
This event is subject to weather conditions. Free event
'Rendezvous with art'
24 September 10 am
Come and visit the Gallery and learn about works of art on display. Guests are invited to enjoy tea, coffee and cake in the Members' Lounge before joining voluntary guides for a discussion on three works of art. Bookings essential $8; $7 members/concession Members' Lounge and Galleries (meet in Gallery Foyer)
Floortalk series: Australian art
25 September 12.45 pm
Anna Gray, Head of Australian Art, discusses Arthur Streeton's Golden summer, Eaglemont 1889. To coincide with Floriade: Aussie icons, myths & legends
Australian art galleries. Free event
(image above) Arthur Streeton 'Golden summer, Eaglemont' 1889 oil on canvas Collection of the National Gallery of Australia
Special events
International Day of Peace
21 September 12.45 pm
Father Bob Maguire, Catholic priest and social commentator for Triple J, discusses Christ crucified, an 18th-century Indian ivory sculpture. This event is in support of the Father Bob Maguire Foundation. Asian Art Galleries. Free event
detail: Goa 'Christ crucified' 18th century ivory Collection of the National Gallery of Australia
New Aquisitions
The National Gallery of Australia is delighted to unveil the recently acquired Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri painting Warlugulong 1977. This highly significant work of art was acquired for $2.4 million as part of the 25th Anniversary Gifts Program and is one of several major acquisitions celebrating the National Gallery of Australia's 25th Anniversary.
More information on the National Gallery of Australia's 25th Anniversary Gifts can be found at nga.gov.au/25
Clifford Possum Tjapaltjarri 'Warlugulong' 1977 synthetic polymer paint on canvas Collection of the National Gallery of Australia Purchased with the generous assistance of Roslynne Bracher and the Paspaley Family, David Coe and Michelle Coe, Charles Curran and Eva Curran
For event bookings email email@example.com or call +61 2 6240 6504
View the full calendar of events online at nga.gov.au/Calendar


text:
There are more signs that a destructive beetle responsible for killing tens of million of ash trees from the midwest to New York and south to Tennessee, continues to make its way into New England. The Connecticut Agricultural Station announced this week the Emerald Ash Borer has been detected in the town of Hamden. this is the 9th community in the state where the invasive insect has been found, all in New Haven County. State entomologist Kirby Stafford says the county is under a federal and state quarantine that restricts the movement of ash and firewood in order to slow the progress of the infestation.
"It's going to spread, but by slowing the spread of this beetle we're hoping to delay the inevitable cost of either removing or treating ash trees in new communities."
Stafford says the beetle will spread naturally because it can fly. But the primary cause of the spread has been the transport of ash trees, which he says are an excellent source of firewood.
"Somebody cuts down their ash and may, you know, take it to their summer cabin or vacation or campground, even across several states. And then, as a consequent move, the insect that's in that wood emerges from that wood and you end up with a new infestation."
Stafford says any firewood should be bought and burned locally. A common urban tree, Ash comprises up to 15 percent of Connecticut's forests. In Massachusetts, the emerald ash borer was first detected last summer in the Berkshire County town of Dalton. And New Hampshire officials say the beetle was detected for the first time in the Granite state this past March, becoming the 19th state where the insect has been found.


text:
b.o.c Peggy Leather Clog
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 # dsw12prod3870188
The b.o.c Peggy clog is casual, practical and the essence of comfort. This slip-on is perfect for the great outdoors.
- Leather upper
- Cushioned insole
- 2" faux wood molded heel
- Synthetic sole
- Available in wide width
- Imported
- View more Women's b.o.c. Shoes
By: ApeiAm
Location: Central New Hampshire
October 03, 2013
Goin for me second pair!
"So many compliments on the red patent alexis.....ordered black this time can.t wait. Very comfy too. I love how when you email question....someone really writes back to you. Bought some wegde sandals for summer wore them every single day.Very happy shoe gal!"
By: dswam
Location: New York, NY
May 19, 2013
Not as comfortable as i thought
"I am not used to wearing clogs, but since I am familiar with the B.O.C brand, i thought this would be a nice pair to try."
By: DerbyLea
Location: Sacramento
April 13, 2013
Great Shoe
"I am on my feet all day teaching and these are the perfect shoes for my job! Very comfy, yet they look nice too."
By: Shannon72
Location: Manassas
February 04, 2013
Perfectly comfy
"I have these shoes in multiple colors and love them! I am on my feet all day and these shoes provide support and comfort. They look great with slacks and with jeans especially if you prefer a rounded toe look."
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
DENVER – Top Democrats in the Legislature moved Monday to expand renewable-energy mandates in rural Colorado, which has more lenient requirements than urban areas.
Senate Bill 252's biggest effect falls on Tri-State Generation and Transmission, which supplies electricity to rural cooperatives such as La Plata Electric Association and Empire Electric Association, electric providers in Southwest Colorado.
Currently, rural co-ops will have to supply 10 percent of their power from renewable sources by 2020, while big utilities such as Xcel Energy in Denver have a 30 percent standard. SB 252 raises the standard for Tri-State to 25 percent by 2020.
Senate President John Morse, D-Colorado Springs, is the sponsor. Speaker of the House Mark Ferrandino, D-Denver, will carry the bill in the House if it passes the Senate as expected.
Gov. John Hickenlooper sent an official from his energy office to express the administration's support at a hearing Monday.
"This bill was drafted to accomplish what we feel we need to accomplish for Colorado for its clean air and jobs. We understand there's opposition," Morse said.
Xcel fought against renewable energy until voters and the Legislature forced it on the company, and now Xcel is a national model for clean energy, he said.
"The market's not going to do it itself," Morse said.
However, the Colorado Rural Electric Association's executive director said legislators are confused about the renewable-electricity business.
"We understand how these systems work. We really don't need a lot of help from you all to figure this out," said CREA's Kent Singer.
Tri-State draws most of its power from coal, and it has fought against renewable-energy mandates.
Officials from the company said the bill would cost them at least $2 billion, bringing a 20 percent increase in electricity bills.
Supporters of the bill doubted those numbers.
"There is no way this bill could cause Tri-State or its members to incur billions of dollars in cost. I don't know where they get that number," said Bruce Driver, a lawyer for Western Resource Advocates.
The bill limits rate increases on consumers' bills to cover the cost of more renewable energy to 2 percent – the same cap that exists for big utilities like Xcel.
Ron Binz, a former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission, said Coloradans have a mistaken impression that renewable power costs more because the state started using more wind power at the same time a large, expensive coal plant came online in Pueblo.
"Wind is actually saving money every time a wind project comes on," Binz said.
SB 252 also allows methane captured from coal mines or garbage dumps to be used to meet the renewable-power mandate. Sen. Ted Harvey, R-Highlands Ranch, said Democrats killed a Republican bill on coal-mine methane earlier this year. He implied that Democrats voted it down in order to use the idea to build a coalition behind their renewable-energy mandate.
The Senate State Affairs Committee voted 3-2 to advance the bill in its first hearing Monday.
The bill's next stop is the full Senate.


text:
Mia Abie Flat
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 # 259435
Flat in height but high in style, the Mia Abie is more than your average ballet flat! This suede slip-on has flirty charm and can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion.
- Suede upper
- Scalloped topline
- Pointed toe
- Synthetic sole
- Imported
- View more Women's Mia Shoes
By: LisaMarie1193
Location: San Diego, CA
March 21, 2014
Perfect flats.
"These are the perfect flats for my feet! The suede and scalloped edge look so classy and expensive. The first time I wore these flats was for a day at the museum. I had no problem being on my feet all day in these, right out of the box. They are so soft and comfortable, the material molds to your feet."
By: MissBee75
Location: Pembroke Pines, FL
December 15, 2013
Very good
"This what I expect from a flat shoe. It is comfortable; it is true to size.I have a wide foot and it allows for that extra stretch. I would buy this shoe in every color!"
By: jla32
December 15, 2013
By: Lbcgal
Location: LongBeach
December 12, 2013
Not for me!
"These shoes look nothing like the picture! They also run too big, too wide they pinch the sides of my feet. I walked around the living room and they kept slipping off. I bought them a whole size smaller because I read the other reviews...still too big. I'm returning them. Totally bummed but they have got to go back!"
Click anywhere to close this.


text:
Learn how to protect yourself from Internet scams. Read our online fraud prevention tips
For Sale ClassifiedsLocal NY Classified Ads
457 listings match, 31-40 shown
Can't find what you're looking for? Try our
Advanced Search
Cash Only.
Web Id: SYR16090513
Published on Syracuse.com 2/20. Updated 2/20.
MPR Equipment Inc - A Veteran Owned and Operated Company, currently has DigiXStream units in stock. If you like to stream current movies, TV Shows, or even sporting events - live and in HD, then you will want to check these out. These are backed by a one year warranty, made in USA, and come fully loaded and ready to go. Call us today at (315)455-7001 to schedule a demo or check on specials. You can visit us online at MPREquipmentInc.com as well. Quantity discounts are available. Units available for pick up at our office same day - near corner of Townline Rd and East Molly Rd. We accept all major credit cards. We offer full support after sale. Contact us today!
Web Id: SYR16090362
Published on Syracuse.com 2/20. Updated 2/24.
GUNS BOUGHT & SOLD315-882-6339 2424 US RT 11 Lafayette NY 13084
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/20. Updated 3/1.
BUNK BEDS Bargains 20+ solid wood models on display Starting at $138. Bunkhouse Furniture North Syracuse 458-2727
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/20. Updated 3/1.
For sale on Facebook ... search for @NYSCemeteries or Cemeteries of Central New York for three books, Cemeteries of Central New York, Oakwood Cemetery, and Cemeteries of Upstate New York, Volumes 1 & 2 (sold separately in two volumes). If you are a history enthusiast and enjoy a peaceful stroll through a cemetery, pick up a copy of these books. And you never know ... you just might find someone you know!
Web Id: SYR16089418
Published on Syracuse.com 2/19. Updated 2/19.
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/19. Updated 3/1.
Home Furnishings Sale Sat & Sun. 2/25 & 2/26 10:00 to 4:00 46 West Lake St. Skaneateles, N.Y. 13152 Oak hoosier type cab, French cntry harvest tbl & 4 chairs, French fruitwd hanging cp-brd, early Oak crnr cpbrd, Walnut Vict. & Classical Empire Mahog Sofas, 1940's sofa, Oak wardrobe, rnd ioak ped. tbl, church pew, set 4 1880's side chairs, French iron bistro set, brass bed, marble top tbl, Chippendale drpleaf tbl, needle pt chairs, pr. Hepplewhite side chairs, Mission oak lthr top library tbl, Chippendale wing chair, sewing rocker, oak & mahog stnds & occ. tbls,1880's Skaneateles Map, vic. piano stl, Bose radio, doll furn., stove, sev'l lanterns, oak med. cab baskets, Singer & Pfaff sewing mach., primitives coll. incl. kitchenware, iron sun dial, wicker planter, flr & tbl lamps, Banquet lamp, sterling slvr, silver plate, books, much glassware & china, Bellek, cut glass, paintings by Barney, Carlson, Kellogg, & others, 1788 sampler, decoys, Berber flint Lock long rifle, prints, frames, lg wash set, sev'l ant. clocks, Orien. rugs, lib. shelves, For pics www.auctionpmb.com Sale by Paul Birchmeyer & White & White Antiques 1-315-383-1152
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/19. Updated 3/1.
4x4 Deutz 60-65HP Dsl full cab hydr. QA LDR 3500 hrs Dual outlets excellent for woods/field/snow $8,950 Kennedy Tractor Williamstown 964-1161
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/19. Updated 3/1.
TOP DOLLAR FOR YOUR JUNK AUTO 30 MINUTE PICK UP! Call 315-952-1770
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/18. Updated 3/1.
Published on Syracuse.com and/or The Post Standard 2/18. Updated 3/1.
457 listings match, 31-40 shown
Find A Local Business


text:
|Print Page
Orson Nelson
PRICE-Orson Hyrum Nelson, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend to many passed away on Sept. 2, 2011 at the age of 79, in the Salt Lake Veterans Nursing Home, of complications due to Diabetes and Parkinsons Disease. Orson was born on Feb. 12, 1932 in Helper, Utah to Orson and Ada J. Powell Nelson. He married Sarah Irene "Sally" Halling in the Los Angeles Temple on June 26, 1958.
Orson was an Eagle Scout and learned early in his life the value of hard work through working with his father on the family farm. Orson graduated from the College of Eastern Utah prior to serving in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He received his call to the Western States Mission in April of 1956. Orson served faithfully in many church callings as Bishop, High Counselor, Scout Master, and he was always willing to be of service to friends and neighbors. He enjoyed his professional career as a Real Estate broker and had a great love for the outdoors.
He is survived by his wife, Sally, and his children: Sidney (Loraina) Nelson of Price, Sylvia (James) ZoBell of Bountiful, Leif (Jeanne) Nelson of Taylorsville, Jennifer (Roberto) Navarro of South Ogden, Miles (Christine) Nelson of Price, Diana (Ryan) Garside of Orem, 27 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Billy Eugene Nelson.
The family wishes to express appreciation for the kind, attentive care Orson received at both the V.A. Nursing Home and Castle Country Care Center.
Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, Sept. 6, 2011 at 11 a.m. at the Price LDS Fourth Ward Chapel. A viewing was held on Monday, Sept. 5, 2011 from 6-8 p.m. at Fausett Mortuary in Price, Utah, and on Tuesday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Price City Cemetery. Services are in the care of Fausett Mortuary. Family and friends may sign the guest book and share memories of Orson at www.fausettmortuary.com.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the LDS Humanitarian Fund.
|Print Page


text:
Showing stores near change
Reset Your Password
You're Almost Done
We've sent you an email with instructions on how to reset your password. Please check your email.Return to Sign-In
Create a New Account
It's not just an account. It's the first step to happier shopping and special benefits:
- • Exclusive Offers
- • Order History
- • Faster Checkout
Your Pier 1 Account
Date Ordered Order Number AmountSee All Your Orders
Contact Us
Call +1 (817) 252-6300
or (800) 245-4595
or (800) 245-4595
Mon-Fri: 7am-9pm CST
Saturday: 8am-9pm CST
Sunday: 10am-6pm CST
Saturday: 8am-9pm CST
Sunday: 10am-6pm CST
3X the points | Today Only My Pier 1 Rewards cardmembers get rewarded faster.* Details
3X the points | Today Only My Pier 1 Rewards cardmembers get rewarded faster.* Details
Details & Dimensions
Inspired by the iconic Parson's chair, this sophisticated bench is hand-built of birch wood, covered in foam padding and smooth, durable bonded leather. Transitional button tufting enhances the contemporary profile. Tapered legs have an espresso finish. Comfortable seating for two or three, it's also an exceptionally elegant accent for entryways or positioned at the foot of a bed. A Pier 1 exclusive.
- Black/Upholstery: Black
- Wood: Espresso
- 46"W x 17"D x 19"H
- Birch wood, bonded leather, polyurethane foam, polyester fiber, metal
- Hand-upholstered
- Nylon glides
- Clean with a soft, dry cloth
- Imported
- Weight-tested to 250 lbs
- Minimal Assembly
Quick Links & Swatches
Due to the unique nature of some of our products, dimensions listed may not be exact. Patterns may vary in appearance due to product size. Quantities and selection may vary by store. Pricing in Alaska, Hawaii, the contiguous U.S., and Canada may vary. Prices at store closing locations may vary.


text:
Yard & Garden Tools
List View Grid View
per page
1 items
Garden Tote & Tools - Trowel, rake, and shovel in a canvas kids' tote
from ToysmithHolds everything! Seven sturdy pockets and a roomy interior can accommodate all three hand tools plus the young gardener's seed packets, gloves, and more. Includes spade, rake, and trowel. Learn More
per page
1 items


text:
QSC Time Management
- Time mangement is a crucial skill for college success
- Everyone has 168 hours in a week. How you use those hours will determine how successful you are.
Factors to Consider when Setting up Personal Time Management Plan:
- Be aware of how you are using your time. Keep a time log for a few days. Note when you are most alert. Note what your big time wasters are.
- Remember the following:
- Review immediately before participation classes
- Review immediately following lecture classes
- Daily short reviews preferable to occasional long review
- Use daytime hours for study
- Study hardest subjects first
- Break big projects down
- Make lists
- Setting up a Time Management Plan on a weekly calendar:
- Record fixed commitments (classes, work, sports practice, etc.)
- Schedule daily living activities (sleep, meals, personal time)
- Schedule review time
- Schedule recreation time
- Schedule study time for each course
- Stick to your plan
- Additional Activities:
- Use Monthly Calendars (all calendars are available at Academic Support Services) to plan big projects
- Use course syllabi to complete semester calendars. Record exams in one color and paper deadlines in different color.
Time Management Tips
"To Kill Time is Not Murder, It is Suicide." -- William James
"Things May Come to Those Who Wait, But Only the Things Left Over By those Who Hustle." -- Abraham Lincoln
"Dost thou love life, then do not squander time, for that's what life is made of." -- Benjamin Franklin
Going from high school to college is a major transition in your life. A major part of that transition is your being able to assume complete responsibility for the use of your time. In other words, you are now completely in charge with respect to your time management. You, like everyone else, have 168 hours in every week. How you use time can determine your success or failure in college. The management of time is the number-one skill to master in college. It is also a very important life skill. Yet students frequently squander time. A survey conducted recently at a prominent Eastern liberal arts college found that college freshmen spent roughly one-third of their waking hours during a typical weekday engaged in social activities or idle leisure. This "free time" amounted to nearly twice the time the students spent studying. And on the weekend the ratio of social and idle leisure time to study time for the same group was almost six to one!! This is probably true of most Wabash first year students as well, but it doesn't have to be. There are two things one can do to change that: (1) by doing a job in less time than usual, and (2) by using small blocks of time that you usually waste. The first requires that you study more efficiently and the second requires you to save time by changing your habits and making the most of "hidden" time.
If you are similar to the vast majority of first year college students, you will have at least one, if not all, of the following time-management problems:
- You have difficulty settling down to work. You are always getting ready to study, but for one reason or another, a lot of time goes by before you actually tackle your assignments.
- Once you begin studying, you waste a lot of time jumping from one thing to another, trying to do too many different things in a brief period of time. You don't stay with one thing long enough to get very much accomplished.
- You don't get much studying done in the time you spend trying. Not that you don't go through the motions of studying, but somehow you just don't do as much real studying as you know you should.
These three difficulties are slightly different aspects of the same basic problem. What it indicates is that when you study, you fail to use your time wisely and to concentrate effectively so that you really accomplish a meaningful amount of work. THIS CAN BE CORRECTED. If procrastination and concentration are problems for you, check out the section on these skills.
Just how much time should it take to be successful in college? Well, it is recommended that you should spend two hours outside of class for each hour you are in class -- so say you are taking four courses and one of those courses is a lab course, then you are spending about 15 hours in class. So you should be spending about 30 hours a week studying and preparing, or a total of 45 hours a week. THAT'S MORE THAN A FULL TIME JOB!! If you take 56 hours out for sleeping (8 hours/night); that still leaves 67 hours a week for eating, personal care, recreation, part-time work, etc. So, with 168 hours in a week, there is plenty of time to get everything done if you just learn to manage your time.
Before you prepare a planned schedule, try to identify systematically any weaknesses in your present study schedule. You can do this by keeping a time diary for a period of one week. At the end of each hour note how you spent that hour. Don't give yourself credit for studying unless you were actually studying, not daydreaming. During the time you are keeping a time log, pay attention to how you feel during the day. What are your peak times? When do you feel most alert? When is your drag period? At the end of the week, try to identify what your big time wasters are: is it TV, the telephone, time spent on email or surfing the "net" or just messing around? Once you identify your time wasters, try to do something to minimize these. Once you know how you are presently spending your time, then you are ready to set up a personal time management program.
Factors to consider before you prepare your time management schedule:
1. When preparing for a participation course where you will be called upon in class, reserve some time just before the class period to study your daily assignment.
2. For a lecture course, keep the time immediately following or as soon as possible after the class period free to spend reviewing what was said in class, organizing and expanding your notes so they will be coherent later when you are studying. Studies on retention of lecture material tell us that approximately 50% of the material from lecture is lost if it is not reviewed within 24 hours of the lecture. The sooner the review occurs after the lecture the more you will retain.
3. Break long periods of study with short relaxation periods. A good rule is to take a five- to ten-minute break after each hour of concentrated study.
4. Studying a given subject in fairly short, daily periods is far superior to occasional long periods.
5. Most students find that the late afternoon is a good time to schedule recreation and relaxation. Typically this is not a productive study time. Exercise and recreation provides one with a good frame of mind for an evening of study.
6. Many college students waste prime study hours during the day. Try to use those small blocks of time between classes for effective study. Research tells us that an hour of study during the day is worth an hour and a half after the dinner hour and two hours after midnight.
7. Experiment with your schedule until you find the proper balance for you, then stick to it. Building habits of regularity is essential to scholastic success and the key to good time management.
For best results in efficient time management, follow this sequence in preparing your schedule:
1. Record Fixed Time Commitments. Write all your regularly scheduled activities such as classes, labs, religious services, employment, practices, etc. on your schedule.
2. Schedule Daily Living Activities. Set aside ample (but not excessive) time for eating, sleeping, dressing, etc. Although most students try to get by on less, it is recommended that one schedule between 7 and 8 hours a night for sleep. Also, schedule three hours a day for eating and personal time. Although we don't usually recommend trying to do two things at once, there are examples where this can be a very effective time management tool. Everyone has to eat, so plan to eat when you can socialize with your friends. This way you are accomplishing two important things at once.
3. Schedule Review Time. Reserve time for reviewing either before or after each class. Remember, for a lecture course the time immediately following the class period should be kept free for revising and expanding your notes; for a participation course the time just prior to class should be reserved for reviewing the day's assignment.
4. Schedule Recreation Time. Set aside regular time for recreation. Research supports the fact that a sound body is necessary for a sound mind. Remember, late afternoon is a good time to schedule exercise.
5. Schedule Preparation Periods. For each course, schedule sufficient time for preparing outside assignments. The amount of time to be scheduled will depend upon the difficulty level of the material, your ability to master the material, the grade you wish to receive, and the efficiency of your study methods. Preparation periods should be scheduled at times when interference is at a minimum and should be long enough to permit the accomplishment of a significant amount of work. Be sure to write the name of each course in all time periods on your schedule when you plan to study it. Don't just write "Study."
6. Schedule Most Difficult Subject or the One You Like Least First. Always try to get your most difficult subject or the one you enjoy least out of the way first. Your mind is most alert then, and you will feel invigorated when you tackle those course you enjoy.
Other Helpful Hints:
1. Study at Regular Times and Places. Establishing habits of regularity in studying is extremely important. Knowing what you are going to study, and when, saves a lot of time in making decisions. It is amazing how much time we spend thinking about what we are going to do. Establishing habits cuts down on procrastination.
2. Use Free Time for Studying. Those scattered one or two hours of "free" time between classes are easily wasted. Using them for reviewing and organizing lecture notes or doing the reading for the next class are very efficient uses of this time. Also, don't forget to use "Chapel Period" for review when you don't have something else scheduled.
3. Set a Two-Hour Limit. After studying one subject for two hours, many people begin to tire and their ability to concentrate decreases rapidly. To keep up your efficiency, take relaxation breaks every hour (for five or ten minutes) and switch to studying another subject after two hours.
4. Study on the Weekends. Some time should be set aside for study on the weekends since this is a particularly good time to work on special projects. Additionally, weekend hours should be used for "payback" hours -- time for those subjects that you have slighted during the week because of paper deadlines or exams.
5. Break big projects into smaller chunks. Set goals for when each part of a big project will be completed. Monthly calendars provide a form for such planning. These are available on this website or from Academic Support Services.
6. Good time managers are list makers. Make a list of things you need to do either right before you go to sleep at night or first thing each morning. Then number each item according to its importance. Keep paper or a calendar with you to jot down the things you have to do or make notes to yourself. This frees your mind and allows you to focus on your studies.
7. Plan your entire semester. When you receive your course syllabi, take time to complete a semester calendar recording all exams and paper deadlines. Some students find it helpful to record exams in one color and papers in a different color. Then post the calendar in a location where you will see it every day. The semester calendars are available on this website.
8. Recite often. In a large research study students were divided into different groups. One group used 100% of its time in reading an article over and over again, while another group spent 80% of its time reading and 20% reciting the same article. Other groups read and recited in different proportions. The final group spent only 20% of its time reading and 80% in reciting, and this group clearly emerged with the highest score on the evaluation.
9. Be assertive about protecting your study time. Interruptions are big time wasters so learn to say "no" to various interruptions, activities, and requests if they occur during your planned study time.
10. Stick to your time management plan. Once you have developed a program, stick to it. Good time management skills, like other skills, require practice. However, you must be flexible enough to make changes if your plan is not working for you.


text:
Monday, May 15, 2006
Long way home
Everyone has a "worst flight ever" story. I have several. Here's my latest:
I begin at 1:30 p.m. Mountain Standard Time, drive to the airport, leave a borrowed car in short term parking and check in. I leave the ground at 3:20, heading - confusingly - south for Los Angeles. I receive a packet of salted cardboard and 3 ounces of Diet Coke. Late lunch.
I arrive at LAX at about 4:15 Pacific Standard Time and receive another boarding pass for a flight with a different airline on the other side of the terminal. Scheduled departure: 9:30 p.m. I make the 15-minute walk and realize that I still have five hours to kill. So I step into the hot and humid afternoon and begin search for escape. I make my way to four dead-ends and three increasingly suspicious airport cops before I find what I believe is the only pedestrian exit at LAX. I walk in a nearly straight line down Century Boulevard for an hour and a half without ever completely leaving the wasteland of airport sprawl - hotels, synchronous palm trees and endless parking lots. Every restaurant, every storefront is nestled in unwelcoming concrete fortresses. By the time I make it back to the airport, the bottom of my feet burn with sidewalk blisters and it's time to catch my next flight.
Flight 8252 Los Angeles to Anchorage leaves at 9:30 PST. It begins with snack service. Flattened granola bar and 3 more ounces of Diet Coke. I pull out the cheese and crackers my dad packed for me and suck down a few Jolly Ranchers. At 10:30 PST I drift to sleep. At 10:35, the turbulence hits.
You know what's the most unnerving sound in the world? Those seatbelt-sign dings in a plane that is jolting violently back and forth. You know what's the second most unnerving sound in the world? Broadcast reassurances from "your captain speaking." You know what travels the least well in the stomach of someone prone to motionsickness in a rickety plane dancing through the night sky? Diet Coke and Jolly Ranchers.
I can't sleep, so I watch the blackness roll by. Around 1:00 a.m. Alaska Standard Time, a soft light reappears deep on the horizon. I can't tell if we're approaching sunrise or catching sunset. It doesn't matter, because it makes me feel better.
At 1:45 a.m. AST I land and make my way to yet another airline. My flight is set to depart at 6:35, so I pull out my sleeping bag and sweater and sprawl on the floor. Another passenger, bound for Kodiak, parks himself close by and commences with a virtual opus of snoring. The airline persistently, and loudly, broadcasts the time every half hour. I'm awake for every one of these announcements.
At 6:50 a.m. AST the plane pulls up. It looks like it just stumbled in from a bear viewing trip - stunted body, pointed nose, wing props spinning in an uncomfortable idle. The plane, in fact, seats all of 10. Only five board. The captain looks back from the open cockpit and rambles off the federal regulation rules. We take off into the morning fog. I scan the broken clouds for quick glimpses of the barren landscape I left behind while pouring through the last unread words of my tattered, soaked Sunday LA Times.
At 7:45 AST we land. I gather my 39-kg backpack (as weighed by Era Aviation) and head for work. I feel like 24 hours have passed. In fact, 20 have. There is no rest for the weary, no comfort for the economy traveler.
6 comments:
- surtur10:26 AM
No wonder! Any trip that includes a layover in the spiked, rusted cages of hell (L.A.) is bound to be no good! In fact, after spending a few weeks there recently I'd be game to start a petiton to have the whole thing closed down and quietly swept under the national rug, forget gitmo.ReplyDelete
...but then there'd be no R.V. 2...
i ran into your site while i was researching for my snoring site and i couldn't pass without saying a word... great blog! congratulations!..:)ReplyDelete
Snoring Book Reviews
Try a Piper Cub with floats and a strong downdraft trying to get to a back country lake! We had to fly through a pass because the mountain in the area were higher than the service ceiling of the cub! That was truly a bad flight! I have to admit though, the pilot served us coffee laced with brandy...(his was alcohol free though::GRIN::,) before the flight!ReplyDelete


text: A classic Sergio Tacchini trainer, the Horizon Lace never goes out of fashion. With a sporty & casual look, these trainers are ideal for enjoying your free time. Features:. ; SERGIO TACCHINI Logo to side, tongue & Back. ; Synthetic leather upper. ; Textile lining. ; White soleCheck stock and price


text:
Making It In The Big Time
By Allan EastmanGo back to Page 5
In Our Time
So, it is only in our own modern times that we have discovered exactly where we, the Human race, stand in the grand scheme of things. How should this make us feel? Should we feel dwarfed by the immensity of the Universe and by the vast eons of Time that have led up to where we are now?
Quite the contrary, I think.
Before, Humans believed that they lived in an infinity of Space and an eternity of Time. We now see that there are definitive dates for the beginnings of things and if current science is as accurate as it seems to be, we are far closer to the beginning of the life of our Universe than the end. We Humans are very new arrivals on the scene and our civilization is still in its infancy. We are learning fast about the nature of our Universe and of our Planet and certainly, even more exciting answers to our questions lay close by in the future.
The Large Hadron Collider particle accelerator, some 27 km in diameter lying under the Swiss-French border, is right now doing experiments that attempt to recreate the conditions immediately following the Big Bang. It is anticipated that some of our most basic questions in science could be explained by these studies. One can hope that major advances will come from these experiments that may explain Time or even allow for the possibility of space flight beyond the speed of light.
By coming to understand the nature of the Universe, we become a real active part in it. Our star, Sol, is a comparatively young Sun in even the Milky Way Galaxy and we are way out in the suburbs, far from the galactic core and the Billions of stars clustered there which have been around far longer than ours. Astronomers think that there are Trillions of planets just in our galaxy alone and statistics would seem to indicate that many of them must have developed Life in some form. There should be civilizations relatively nearby that have been in existence for Millions of years.
We have only in the last 100 years begun to send our electronic transmissions into space. Sooner or later, we should get an answer - or a visit - from out there. And then, the evolution of the Human race can really move on beyond the narrow bounds of our small Planet and our short Time in existence.
We humans conceptualize Time like an arrow flying from the past into the future. We have already unlocked many of the secrets of our past. We now know where we came from. The unknowable future lies out ahead of us but it is a future filled with immense promise.
To be sure, we face many terrible problems here in our own present – war, pollution, diminishing resources. But we face these problems with an understanding of what can become the legacy for ourselves and our children's future generations. In my own opinion, the next major step we must take is to break out of the parochial bonds which history has placed us in.
We need to look beyond our nation states and our local concerns and see ourselves as what we really are – one family of beings inhabiting one planet in one galaxy amid the awesome abundance of the Universe. That's when we take the next giant step in our progression as a species.
We are stardust as well as the inheritors of all the Life of the Planet that has led us into the Here and Now. The future is ours for the taking.
Call it science fiction if you want but Humans on the Moon and personal computers were science fiction too, not so very long ago.
Exciting Times, indeed...
article, which made it a real pleasure to read. I don't know whether you did
this in response to my earlier criticism about using gory guillotine images to
introduce a previous article, which turned me right off reading the rest of it,
but if you did, then I applaud you for digesting and implementing my suggestion
to write positively. One critcism this time around, is that your current article
is very long, and it consumed more of my valuable time reading it than I really
wanted to allocate. I have actually totally ignored some of your previous
articles due to extreme busyness, and I am sure many of your potential readers
are in the same situation. Personally, I would be far more inclined to read your
future articles if they were a lot more succinct. Don't get me wrong, this is a
beautiful and inspiring article, but I just don't think the length is
appropriate for a newsletter. Please keep up the positive introductory comments
in your column. You have a real knack for writing Allan. Warm regards, Marc
White! aka "The Inspirer"
imagine the damage we might inflict if we were the center -- both geographically
and philosophically -- like so many still believe.
same time.
our ICELANDIC heritage about the village of riverton manitoba.Many of your
fellow Icelanders are very proud of what you have accomplished.I know your famly
esp.Dori Sr.your father feel the same way.Any way best of good forturn in
whatever future endevers you may tackle.May the wind always blow on your back
and fill your sails.Vikings forever. In memory of my father Halldor Dori
Eastman Sept.1927 March 2004
Hi Kenneth, I am Allan Eastman's proud Nephew in Canada, and big fan of his
writing. This series of articles is near and dear to my heart as I have had a
fascination with the concept of time for many years.
I apologize for using this forum for communicating but I am building a family
tree and do not know anything of your side of the family and would like to hear
from you. In the interest of "TIME" that Allan writes about, please feel free to
email me at email@example.com so that i can collect some family details.
Is this your opinion or are you teaching a fact?
My comment is there's nothing new under the sun 'Eclesiastes' (from the
Bible). People are forever trying to be God, create like God and understand God
inspired things that are too mighty for them. I mean - with our human
shortcomings can we really believe what someone finds as the whole truth? even
if they have studied their whole life?
If a person just asks God to reveal the truth, reveal Himself, and who created
the universe and you get an answer from the creator Himself like I did -honestly
those mighty things we wonder about won't matter.
You sound like a good scientist and are a good writer. I think God in His Holy
Sprit is the most majestic awesome scientist! TTFN.b thx for sharing!
Page 1 | Page 2 | Page 3 | Page 4 | Page 5 | Page 6 & Comments