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Many of our nation's mathematics educators are being faced with a dual challenge: integrating new educational technology on a daily basis while also aligning their curriculum and lesson plans with the new Common Core math standards.
At Wowzers, we feel a concurrent push towards technology integration and new standards does make sense in today's classroom. The advances in educational technology provide the ability to model and hone many of the skills, practices, and concepts found in the new standards, including collaboration, analysis, and critical thinking.
Additionally, the understanding of the standards will be assessed via computer-based tests (PARCC or Smarter Balanced). This connection between technology and the standards only further increases the need for students to be familiar with using technology to complete math equations and to be comfortable with completing these math questions via tablet or computer.
Oakland, CA schools start Blended Learning Pilot to Tackle CCSS
Four schools in the Oakland Unified School District (OUSD) directly addressed this concern by partnering with the Rogers Family Foundation to engage in a Blended Learning Pilot geared to utilize the combination of online and offline learning as a driver for CCSS math integration.
This pilot is a major undertaking both in size and scope. The program includes four schools: two middle schools (6-8) and two elementary schools (K-5). Within the four schools there are a total of 1,000 classroom students and 45 teachers. Additionally, the schools have access to 21 different digital learning programs via 379 computers in efforts to increase the use of data-driven personalized learning paths and effective small-group offline instruction.
One main theme in the pilot was that the learning environment needed to be changed in order to become blended learning-friendly. This includes altering class/subject lengths and rearranging learning stations to be more receptive to rotation and collaboration. However, it's important to note that even though all four schools had the same overall goal, each pilot school approached administration and instruction methods via different means.
Changes to the Learning Environment and Daily Curriculum
Below are descriptions of the drastic learning environment transformations two of the pilot schools underwent in order to provide their students an engaging and effective blended learning/CCSS math learning experience.
Madison Middle School (6th-8th Grade)
At Madison Middle School, the classes are broken into 90-minute blocks, where the classroom educators have the option of using four different digital content providers during instruction – two for core instruction, one for remediation, and one for incentive. The core and remediation content are aligned with the CCSS math standards to further blend the integration of technology and new standards.
The learning data provided by the online and offline learning are organized via a Learning Management System (LMS) provided by Education Elements. Within the 90-minute blocks, technology is mainly used to reinforce teacher-taught direct instruction, while the offline learning experiences are more focused on group and individual learning time where the classroom educator can spend more time scaffolding deeper understanding and real-life application of the math concepts. Students rotate between individual online learning, "round table" group discussion, and individual/group instruction with the teacher (as seen in the image).
Korematsu Discovery Academy (Grades Pre-K-5)
Korematsu Discovery Academy took a totally different approach to the pilot, opting to completely redesign a single grade's structure and curricula to use as a baseline and model for Common Core math standards integration. Though students stayed within the same core class throughout the day, the subjects were broken into 45 minute blocks in which two-thirds of the students would be learning online while the other one-third worked directly with the classroom teacher (see image for blended learning environment breakdown).
The teachers at Korematsu also utilized an LMS that allowed all stakeholders to easily view the student's progress and achievement on the online and offline Common Core-based math learning. Because of high class numbers at Korematsu, the school sought methods to engage and reach each and every student. Their rotation blended learning model allows two classroom teachers to individually instruct a group of 60 total students. That's pretty impressive!
Takeaway from the pilot's first year
In January 2013, Greg Klein and Carrie McPherson Douglass of the Rogers Foundation posted an update on the OUSD Blended Learning Pilot. Their takeaway was very encouraging, and they stressed the fact that by changing the learning environment and the means by which learning content is delivered, these schools opted into "high-quality personalized blended learning," (as opposed to just adding tech tools to your existing instruction methods).
The Rogers Foundation and OUSD were also quick to note that blended learning is the "means" of Common Core-based student learning, not the "end". In their observations, the teachers at the pilot schools now receive real-time achievement data via the blend of online and offline data (provided by the LMS), and can integrate and change methods more quickly to enhance student engagement and achievement.
The pilot seems to have found the most success when teachers allowed their instruction to be agile, building on the quick successes found via heightened engagement and optimizing those successes to increase achievement and progress. As the teachers became more familiar with the new educational technology resources, they were able to offer "deeper, more rigorous implementation" of both the blended learning models and the Common Core math-based instruction.
Share your experiences with Common Core math and blended learning!
Has your school/district attempted to integrate the CCSS math standards via a blended learning model? If so, how did they do so and how is the process going? What are some of the tips you can give fellow educators?
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- Classroom model images via Rogers Family Foundation


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Is there something you want or need that you don't have the money for? This book introduces readers to financial goal-setting and how to set up a savings plan. Real world examples help readers learn the importance of math skills for money management.
Readers are introduced to some basic investment options. Sample math problems help illustrate that investing can be a great way to increase your wealth over time.
If you have ever wondered where your money goes, this book is for you. Readers learn how to set up a budget and stick to it. Basic math skills are reinforced through examples.
What is a paycheck? Why is money deducted from a paycheck? Readers will find answers to these questions as they learn about earning money and how math skills can help them hang on to more of that hard-earned cash.
Do I want it or do I need it? Readers will discover the kinds of questions that smart shoppers ask themselves, how to weigh their options and pocketbook, and how math can be part of shopping strategies that save time and money.
Using credit to make a purchase can be a good option under certain circumstances. This title teaches readers about the discipline necessary to use a credit card responsibly. Real world math examples help illustrate the advantages and pitfalls of using credit cards.
Readers will learn that a good breakfast is essential to good health. Healthy breakfast options are discussed along with ways to use real world math to make smarter choices for breakfast!

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HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. — Rick Clunn isn't just old-school — the guy's practically Oxford. For him, a Saturday jostling against the heavy boat traffic expected to flood onto Old Hickory Lake isn't his ideal day of fishing.
"I still look for the quietness and solitude and birds chirping — not policing 30 boats," said Clunn, currently second (29 pounds, 7 ounces) among the 50 Bassmaster Elite Series anglers remaining in the Tennessee Triumph presented by Longhorn. "I don't have the right to (direct traffic), but I have to, in the framework of what I do."
More than the nuisance of trying to fish in the wake of yachts or going elbow-to-elbow with a weekend tournament angler in a johnboat, Clunn and other anglers have to worry about how their fish — especially those on banks and flats — will respond to the changing conditions.
Some anglers would tell you adjusting is all they ever do.
"I like it tough," said Terry Scroggins (t-30th, 20-4). "It brings out the best in you, if you're good. Or it brings out the bad, if you're bad."
But on a relatively small, skinny lake next to a metropolitan area with 1.5 million residents, both anglers and fish stand to take a pounding. Still, anglers interviewed before take-off at Sanders Ferry Park on the morning of Day Three said more boats on the water may actually enhance the shallow fishing that many anglers have so far relied upon.
"Boat traffic may stir the water, help make it muddier," said Alton Jones (25th place, 20-12). "It might make the fish more approachable."
While some anglers — including Days One and Two leader Kevin Wirth (32-12) — have been targeting small structure and objects in shallow water, others, Jones said, will be able to find unpressured water in creek channels. On the banks, though, he added, "there's a lot of guys round-robining through some spots."
His strategy on Day Three will be to hit his productive spots early, then make a run upriver to find less crowded water. "Everyone's going to have an armada around them," he said.
And that's not just the usual spectator boats, nor the weekend tournament anglers (who, Clunn points out, have every right to be on the water and may not be able to fish any other day) but also jet skis, pontoons, speedboats pulling innertubes, etc.
"It's just another day to them," Dean Rojas (16th, 22-11) said of the fish. "They're used to all the boat traffic. There will be waves crashing on the bank, and you'll still catch them."
Clunn estimated that while a usual ratio of deep to shallow fish in a hot lake in June would be about 80-20, Old Hickory right now has about a 50-50 split. Whether that's due to penetration of light, vegetation, or some other factor, he couldn't say. The result, though, is that shallow fish are replenishing better than they might in similar lakes this time of year.
One factor not keeping the deep fish bunched up is the lack of current: So long as the Army Corps of Engineers isn't pulling water from the lake to generate power, deep shad aren't forced to group up, and a backflow may actually disperse them. Scattered shad means scattered bass.
"The deep bite went away, because they're not pulling any water," said Timmy Horton (41st, 19-0). "It's turned into a shallow-water tournament."
A place Horton found earlier in the week, when there was some current, produced a 5-pounder and a 4-pounder in practice. During the tournament, when all has been still, however, he hasn't gotten a bite there.
Among the anglers still plugging away at the deep bite is Chris Lane (29th, 20-6). Here's how he says he can vault up the leaderboard: "Everyone in Nashville runs their AC. They need power, so, boom, they pull water. Then the bite turns on. Then it's on fire."


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My sister decided she was going to cosplay Miko from Transformers Prime for October Expo, and she joked that I should cosplay Bulkhead (her Transformer partner) to go with it, and I decided it should be done... I didn't have the time, budget or desire to do a full costume of the character, and wanted to make something easy to wear and to move about in for a change... and thus this was created. It is perhaps the weirdest costume I have ever made, but was great fun to make and wear. Much love for TFP. ^^


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I got home from a hard days work and decided to hop on My IGN for a few minutes before making dinner and getting in the shower. One of the first things I came across was a status update by TMARama (some Canadian jackass) about how he was considering writing a rage blog, but didn't want to add any more "volatile shit" (a.k.a. drama) to the site. In this status update he promised "all sorts of emotion"; just the kind of vicariously stimulating drivel I need to make it through my day. Of course, TMARama is just a blog teasing asshole who probably never even had an idea in the first place. These are kinds of things that make him such an intolerable bastard and a drain on the heart and soul of this (incoming hyperbole) fine community. How many times can we really let TMARama make these kinds of false promises just to get attention and have people write on his wall before we do what we know in our hearts needs to be done...which, of course, is a lifetime BAN.
That's right. I want TMARama banned for life for ruining my day and shitting in the depths of my soul with his dishonest and inhuman behavior. He usually writes really long blogs anyway and that's pretty annoying. Also...also he uh...he's Canadian, but without the charm of a Patrix Raider. If TMARama is this bad online just imagine how awful he is in "real life".
So, what about you guys; what do you hate about TMARama and how do you think we can get him banned forever for ruining my day?
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Dubai Maritime City Authority establishes Emirates International Maritime Academy
Dubai Maritime City Authority establishes Emirates International Maritime Academy
Academy to be based within Dubai Maritime City Campus and will offer programs on engineering and maritime navigation along with various short marine courses
Dubai Maritime City Authority, the world's first purpose-built maritime centre and a member of the Dubai World Group of companies, has announced today (Monday, July 14, 2008) the establishment of Emirates International Maritime Academy, in a move lauded by key players of the country's maritime sector as an important initiative to help the growing regional maritime sector augment its pool of experienced and skilled professionals.
The Academy will be based within Dubai Maritime City Campus (DMCC), serving as the gateway for citizens and residents in the region to enter the maritime field. The Academy will provide various marine-oriented academic programs and will also provide individuals keen to work on trade ships with opportunities to enrol in educational programs that offer certificates in engineering and other fields of maritime navigation. The study programs will be conducted according to International Maritime Organization (IMO) standards in both theoretical and practical training, in addition to short-term marine courses, which will cover various maritime topics.
"One of the crucial elements that will support the long-term sustainability of the maritime sector is a world-class pool of marine professionals. Moreover, the professional expertise of the maritime workforce must be at par with international standards. Establishing a dedicated marine academy will be a significant step towards ensuring the steady supply of highly qualified maritime professionals in the region," said Captain Jaafar Sidin, Director of Dubai Maritime City Campus.
The Academy will start operation in its temporary location at Dubai Maritime City while awaiting the completion of DMCC. It will inaugurate its programs during the next few weeks; one of the initial courses to be offered is steering of yachts and boats of different sizes, which has been widely in demand across the region, particularly in Dubai. The academy is also finalising other specialised courses in safety, rescue and maritime environment along with short courses of a technical nature, in addition to other courses in law and maritime legislation, which will be held during the current year as well.
"Emirates International Maritime Academy has chosen Dubai Maritime City's educational complex as its location because it provides highly developed educational facilities that meet the highest international standards. This is crucial in creating a conducive learning environment. Many universities, institutes, research and development centres have already expressed strong interest to establish a branch within DMCC," added Jaafar.
"The educational complex is keen to attract the most prominent maritime universities and institutes in the world; discussions with some of these institutes have entered its final stages and will be announced in due course. This is in line with the maritime city's objectives of cultivating diversity, quality and innovation in the courses being offered to match the needs of the region's expanding and evolving maritime sector," concluded Jaafar.
"The Academy will work in close coordination with the various maritime sectors in the UAE and the region to meet their human resource requirements. The Academy's programs will be expanded to include other disciplines in the future, to keep pace with global developments in the maritime field. The Academy will seek to attract high school graduates in the UAE and outside to join its engineering and maritime navigation programs, and will appoint highly experienced teaching and administrative staff," said Captain Abdulla Al Hayyas, Operations Manager of DMCC
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- Dubai Maritime City Authority and Dubai Police discuss steps to enhance registration and licensing for Dubai's commercial and leisure maritime boats
- Emirates International Maritime Academy concludes training course for Dubai Police
- Emirates International Maritime Academy to establish a world-class offshore safety training centre
- Dubai Maritime City Authority extends sponsorship to international maritime organisation
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All of IGN.com's video game podcasts jammed into one feed. It's like one of those little clown cars, but for your ears.
August 10th, 2016
Episode 879 of 1119 episodes
This week's Beyond is a little unusual, as Max "Roof-Rack" Scoville, Brian "The Glovebox" Altano, Andrew "Center Console" Goldfarb and Zach "Cool Skull-Shaped Gearshift Knob" Ryan talk about their mixed, but mostly positive feelings toward the much-anticipated No Man's Sky. Then, Zach and Goldie take off to make room for Iron Galaxybigwigs Chelsea Blasko and Dave Lang, as well their newly-hired colleague Adam Boyes, who you might know from his time with Sony and Capcom. They give us a little insight into what it's like working at a larger independent studio, the balance of creativity and business that goes into game publishing,"jankiness", andAdam's really corny Twitter handle.
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Welcome to the Spring edition of Building Consultancy Today
This edition of our regular newsletter focuses on sustainability, an issue of increasing importance for anyone involved in owning, occupying or developing property. Following an introduction from our EMEA Head of Sustainability, Rebecca Pearce, we look at key aspects of sustainability and how they are shaping the built environment.
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What do Occupiers Want?
Sustainability is more important than ever for the built environment.
Rebecca Pearce, our EMEA Head of Sustainability explains that occupiers are now becoming more sophisticated about their approach to sustainability.
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A Sustainable Approach to Reinstatement
The dilapidations process can lead to wasteful or unnecessary refurbishment work by a tenant obliged to reinstate a building at the end of a lease.
Simon Brown, Director in our Dilapidations team discusses alternative approaches that could achieve a more sustainable approach to the reinstatement and refurbishment cycle.
Designing Sustainable Office Space
Shell and core vs Cat A office fit out? Are there are any alternatives that are more sustainable?
Matt Wilderspin, Head of Project Management explores current trends in office space design and fit out and how these could improve environmental impacts.
The Cost of Green Construction
What impact does cost have on decisions about sustainability?
Andrew Smith, Director in our Cost Consultancy team examines the cost of going green and looks at the incentives.
The Benefits of BREEAM
The long awaited BREEAM non-domestic refurbishment scheme was published in October 2014. This new tool assesses the environmental impact of refurbishing or fitting out existing commercial buildings.
Neelum Mohammed, Senior Consultant in our Sustainable Engineering team discusses the BREEAM fit out and refurbishment methodology released in autumn 2014.
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What does it mean when there is no "X"
This is a discussion on Want to Jump on the AR-15 Bandwagon within the Defensive Rifles & Shotgun Discussion forums, part of the Related Topics category; I dont know about you, but I found this chart extremely helpful and a little bit of an eye opener...
I dont know about you, but I found this chart extremely helpful
and a little bit of an eye opener
I believe its a shoulder thing that goes up - Carolyn McCarthy (D)
The muzzle end of a .45 pretty much says go away in every language.
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What does it mean when there is no "X"
The muzzle end of a .45 pretty much says, "Go Away" in every language.
Fast is fine, accuracy is final. Learn to be slow in a hurry.
"I never met a man that had been in a gunfight and wished that he had a smaller gun. Ever."
If the block does not have an "X", the rifle model does not have that feature. The Colt 6920 has an MP tested bolt, so there is an "X" in that block. The Armalite M-15A4C does not have an MP tested bolt, so there is no "X" in that block. There is also a newer version of that chart, and I'm asking the guy who made it if I can post it here. I'll edit this post accordingly later.
That is a very nice and informative chart BTW.
here is a picture of how i spent my economic stimulus check......
"Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect everyone who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined". - Patrick Henry
The chart is the creation of Rob_S, and is meant as nothing more than a cataloging and comparison tool between features offered by different manufacturers of AR15s. It should not be read to portray anything. It should also be known that most rifles are NOT sold at MSRP; Michael Kassnar at Charles Daly notes that while his rifle is listed in the updated chart at one price, "street price" tends to be about $200 less.
There was a discussion recently in the "Concealed Carry Guns" part of the forum about Hi Point pistols. The pistols are alright, and function, but it doesn't take a lot more to get something that functions a lot better, and can be more readily relied on to work when it's needed. Same applies to rifles. I asked if the rifle would be used for hard-use and home defense, and the original poster said yes. He might never use it for anything harder than ventilating paper, but he wants a rifle that can take hard use. Ask anyone whos taken or taught carbine courses: there is a list of manufacturers whose rifles consistently fail under hard use, for a variety of reasons. It would be irresponsible of me to offer exactly one of those rifles as a viable option to the original poster, right?
Rob also has an article written here about building a good working AR for less. The ADS route I mentioned would run $1k total. Robs route would run about the same (LMT upper, CMT lower parts kit in your favorite lower, standard charging handle and handguards, CMT upper receiver, LaRue fixed BUIS rear sight, Bravo Company or LMT bolt carrier group, Bravo Company multi-position stock).
WJP9, I realize that theres a $200 difference between what I suggested and what you gave as your limit, and its your call whether or not that $200 is worth it. Im of the opinion it is, but Im not the one spending your money, either.
Depending on finances you might want to consider building a frankenrifle. You can pick up a stripped lower receiver for about $100. That is the serial numbered part, and if a new ban comes in the date of manufacture of the lower is what determines "pre ban" or "post ban". If they end up banning the manufacture of AR's those lowers could be litterally worth their weight in gold!
With a few basic hand tools and a manual you can finish assembling the lower and add the stock of your choice. Later you can buy complete uppers that you basically drop and pin onto the lower. Or you could buy some more tools and build some uppers too!
Infowars- Proving David Hannum right on a daily basis
1. Check the barrel make dang sure it says "5.56mm" and not .223.
2. As few of us say there is COLT's and NAC's (Not A Colt).
3. Best to try for before election for price and availability reasons, either way it goes, since the stuff will continue to go up in price anyway. --- Buy AMMO and MAGAZINES too !
One recommendation; a Stag AR-15. It's a good balance between price and value. Quality is good. Then go to this web site:
Wholesale AR15 Magazines at 44MAG.com
and order some extra 30 round mags. I see them becoming illegal before the AR-15 itself.
As for the AR-15, I suspect they're going to get harder and harder to find as I believe there's going to be a rush on to get one. Personally, I think if you really want one, now may be the very best time to get on or at least between now and when Obama's been in office 3-6 months. He can't do to much harm right away...
With Rob's go-ahead, here's an updated version of the chart and where to find it.
Source: here
There is a Google Document that he made that always has the most current information for when he doesn't have the opportunity to make up new charts. It's easy to navigate - along the bottom is a row of three areas, one to explain features, one to show specs, and one to show comparison.
Again, this is NOT a price sheet (the rifles presented can almost all be found below MSRP) or an attempt to sell anything. It is purely for informational purposes.
DOGOFWAR01 and Gideon both make very good points. Get magazines. Lots. Magazines are consumable items, and without magazines you're left with a very expensive club.
I purchased a Kit and a DPMS lower and built my own in about 2 hours time. Upper comes put together, you just install the lower parts, pistol grip, and stock. Put the upper on it, and your ready to go. Saves you about 150.00 in cost. This is the 6th one I have built over the years.
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I just joined the AR band wagon last week. I had a Bushmaster lower I had bought ~10yrs ago and my wife let loose the purse strings so I could build a CMP Service target gun. I purchased the Kit from M&A Parts. Their website is informative, and phone support is very helpful. I was sent a complete Rock River Arms upper, w/ a 20" Wilson stainless target barrel, National Match front and rear sights, A2 stock and parts kit, w/ 2 stage NM RRA trigger. Total cost was $765 inc. shipping. This set up is ~$250+ more than a "standard" 16" chrome molly AR. (save more w/o sights)
As for mags look at 44mag.com. Seem to have good prices and reputation.
So in short you can build a "starter" w/ an A2 (fixed handle) upper for ~$650 or add to it to get the perfect WJP9 Zombie blaster.
If you are afraid to build it yourself, ask around, many will put the lower parts in for free, $20 or a beer.
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/// RIM Co-CEO Blames Lowered Outlook on Aging Product Line [Digital Daily]
If you were alarmed when Research in Motion cut its sales and profit forecasts for this quarter , wait until you hear its explanation for the move. There's been a decrease in sell-through since RIM issued guidance a month ago and it's being driven by the "natural aging" of its high-end smartphone portfolio. "The core thing here is that there's been a transition that's happened since our last guidance," RIM co-CEO Jim Balsillie said during a conference call with analysts Thursday. "Our higher-end products are aging…and that's affecting margins…and sell-through, particularly in the United States and Latin America." But fear not for RIM because RIM fears not. "As we've said before, we feel great about the BlackBerry Platform and the PlayBook and how they're doing….We just need to have some newer, higher-end products in the market….This is a transition….We're cutting over to a whole new platform and whole new set of products and it's very powerful and we're very excited about their long-term strength and the long term strength of the company….We are straight in the middle of the whole tablet mobile computing space.
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Cyclists blame policy for keeping bikes off public transport
Strict size limits for bikes on public vehicles show no sign of changing, making life hard for riders, and anti-cycling policy is to blame
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Government policy that discourages cycling in Hong Kong is also keeping bicycles off public transport, cyclists say.
Train and bus operators accept bicycles but impose strict size limits and while most ferry companies allow bikes on board, some charge an extra fee.
On the MTR, a bike is treated as "bulky luggage". Its total dimensions - length plus width plus height - cannot exceed 170cm and it must be folded or have its wheels removed.
On buses, the maximum volume is 0.1 cubic metre, which is sufficient space for only one type of folding bicycle. Kowloon Motor Bus says bicycles should also be "properly packed", while New World First Bus and Citybus say they should be "packed with a bag".
Hong Kong Cycling Alliance chairman Martin Turner said the grudging attitude towards bicycles on public transport stemmed from the government's policy of discouraging urban cycling.
He said the wheels-off rule was absurd, and doubted the need for putting a bicycle into a bag.
"A bike with both wheels attached and brake working is safe and manoeuvrable," he said. "It's not dangerous. It's just a little thing that goes into the corner."
He suggested that bus companies fit bike racks to the front of their vehicles, as is done in San Francisco.
Neo Democrats lawmaker Gary Fan Kwok-wai, deputy chairman of the Legislative Council's transport panel, said the MTR could start to be more bike-friendly by assigning space for cyclists and their bikes.
"More could be done when demand goes up further," he said.
Southern district councillor Paul Zimmerman, chief executive of non-profit organisation Designing Hong Kong, said government policy on bicycles was largely to blame for public transport operators not being more accommodating.
"The MTR is not going to spend money without a change of transport policy," he said.
Democratic lawmaker Wu Chi-wai, however, said he understood that crowding on public transport made it difficult to accommodate more bikes.
The Transport Department said it encouraged public transport operators to allow the carriage of bikes "on the condition that safety and passenger convenience would not be compromised".
MTR Corp said its trains were busy and that it relied on passengers' co-operation to ensure journeys were safe and comfortable.
Bus firms said they needed to strike a balance between convenience for cyclists and overall safety inside buses.
Cyclists have also urged the government to review its policy on bicycle parking spaces, saying seizures of bicycles have been carried out by officials for years, with no acknowledgement that bikes have been parked illegally.
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A Finance Lease is usually (however, not always) where the equipment is being purchased by the Lessee during the period of the lease. Actually many Lease Documents really utilize the word Lease Rental throughout their heading and text. Below are many of the most frequently asked questions about leasing a multifunction copier / printer.
Obtaining an office photocopier local rental or lease plan to suit your monthly spending budget is easy, with typical plans available for around 5 years. It is possible to offset 100% of one's copier lease payments against tax. Conserve £££s on your laser beam printer and inkjet bills by combining the cost with the Ricoh Colour photocopier.
Our Specialist Copier rental / hire assistance in London and the Home Counties are an important section of today's office equipment needs. All photocopier lease agreements are supported by a full service contract running parallel, which means you know that through the expression of the lease agreement the copier will always be in good working order and operational. Our customer service team will generate a customized rental or long run lease to your requirements, and through our knowledge of the fast-paced business environment we endeavour to avoid long term contracts and work around you the customer's copier local rental needs.
Photocopier local rental is a good alternative to leasing for all those companies that not desire to be tied into a longer term agreement. Photocopier leasing is really a managed alternative to purchasing a photocopier outright. Find out about our special photocopier rental / hire prices.
A photocopier lease couldn't be easier; you can expect flexible photocopier leases which will suit your business. To make online printer or lease enquiries you can even utilize the photocopier lease enquiry forms on the product web pages by navigating in your site. If looking to lease a Canon Printer for your London Company as a London Photocopier and Printer Dealer we always supply the best quotes possible to all or any London companies, Colleges, Hospitals and Charities.
When you lease a copier, you pay only for the time you utilize it. Photocopier leasing obligations may be lower than they would be for a copy machine loan, because you're just spending money on a part of the life of the copier asset. The image copier lessor requires it back following the copy machines lease expires. If you buy a photocopier, you might have to capitalize and depreciate the copier asset (a slower recovery of your photocopier price).


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"They were on time and took us where we requested. Our driver even checked our photo locations prior to the wedding and called me to discuss routes and construction that might slow us down, which was greatly appreciated. Only problem- the gratuity was requested in cash and my aunt gave our driver his envelope with the gratuity after our ceremony and prior to our drive around for photos. After some photos at the capital, our driver approached me and said that someone from my wedding party stole his envelope of gratuity money. This was a very uncomfortable situation...he said he set it down on the seat next to him in the front/separate part of the limo. We were never in the limo when he was not in the front/separate section, and the separating window was only open for about 10 minutes when we were telling him where we'd like to go next for pictures. While we all might know people who would steal money from others, my wedding party included people who would not do this. Most of our friends didn't even know that he received an envelope containing his pay. He admitted that it was his fault for "losing" the envelope, but I think he was hoping I would pay him again. (Which I did not do) Everything about our experience was great until this moment. It was uncomfortable and really distracted me. I am curious to know if this driver has attempted to do this with other wedding parties. I would still recommend this company because the limo was clean and air conditioned, and the driver was on time and took us to our requested locations. One driver does not define a company."
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Practically brand new O.Z. Alleggerita HLT 18" wheels. I have had these for sale here for sometime along with all of my other stuff. Unfortunately these are the only things that I have not sold. These wheels have less than 3500 miles on them as they were only used a track wheel for me. These wheels are in perfect condition, NO curb rash, no bends, dents or damage at all. These wheels have never seen any off-road/track excursions.
The specs on the wheels are:
48mm offset
17.4 lbs
I still have the tps sensors on the wheels and will leave them on for the lucky buyer. The sensors were from a 2011 STI.
I just recently removed the tires as they were pretty much toast and no one seemed to want them with them on anyway. I bought these brand new from TIRERACK for $441 per wheel and was paid just over $1700 for the set not including tires. I have had them listed here for $1300 shipped with tires on in my last post, I really never got any interest on them.
So long story short, I just want these gone as I sold the car months ago and have moved onto another project and have no need for these any more. I will blow these out at $900 SHIPPED, continental U.S. only, but will ship worldwide at buyers expense!! Like I said they are in practically brand new condition and ready for some tires. Thats pretty much like you are buying 2 wheels and and getting 2 free.
I have the wheels packaged and ready to ship out the same day payment is received.
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Parking Permit Refunds:
Refunds will be generated through the website and applied according to method of payment.
No refunds will be made after the second week of each semester.
Additional Permits may be purchased online at the reduced cost of $10.00 per permit. To obtain a second permit, provide proof to District Police that the additional vehicle/s are registered to the same address as the first permitted vehicle. For this process we ask that you bring in both vehicle registrations to the District Police Deptartment.
In the event that your permitted vehicle is non-operative, you may contact the District Police Dept. for a special two-week temporary pass.
May be purchased for $2.00 from any of the Permit machines at the following locations:Visalia Campus: Parking Lots #1, #3, #4, #6 #7, and Lot #9. Hanford Campus: Inside the Vocational Education Building/Under the breezeway between the Public Safety and Educational BuildingA grace period is given for five minutes to obtain the permit. Tulare Campus: Parking Lots #1, #2, and Lot 3. In the event a citation was issued, it must be time stamped within five minutes after the issued time of the permit.
Non-operating Permit Machine In the event a permit machine is not functioning, you may obtain a permit from a permit machine in another parking lot or by going to the District Police Department in Visalia or the receptionist at both the Hanford & Tulare Centers.
It is still your responsibility to obtain a permit prior to parking.
The college campus has six parking lots with the following designated areas:
Lost/destroyed permits
Lost or destroyed permits may be replaced for the same price as the original permit.
Report stolen permits to the District Police Department immediately.
Free replacement permits are provided upon presentation of a police report.
Campus Parking is head in parking in all parking spots. You must pull into a spot leaving your vehicle facing inward.
District Police can jump-start your vehicle if your battery is dead. District Police cannot change your tire or provide gas.
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We have a splendid selection of auction items donated by local businesses and supporters.
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Here's a sample of the wonderful items donated for our Live Auction.
Dinner for Six in Historic Burbank Home with Chef John Ash
For the very first time offered, six lucky people will experience a gourmet dinner served in the historic Luther Burbank Home! This old-fashioned cottage is filled with memorabilia and antiques once belonging to the Burbank family, and the Dining Room provides the perfect setting for a perfect meal prepared and served by one of the most creative and successful chefs in Sonoma County. Mr. Ash's menu will be created with fresh local ingredients, and he will serve priceless wine selected from his own personal wine cellar.
Kaanapali Beach Club on Marvelous Maui!
Have a luxurious resort getaway for one week in a one-bedroom master suite with sparkling ocean view! The suite has a living room with sofa bed, kitchenette, bedroom with king-size bed and spacious bathroom. Café and restaurant are on site. Outdoor barbeque facilities are a nice way to meet fellow travelers while you cook up that fish you just caught. A one-acre pool with waterslide offers all-day fun.
Oil Painting by Maury Lapp
Born in 1925, Maury Lapp just celebrated a prolific 50-year career as an artist and continues to paint every day in his basement studio. Revered as an art teacher for many years at Santa Rosa Junior College, his oils and watercolors are collected and exhibited in Sonoma County, California and beyond.
Well known for his on-site paintings of San Francisco scenes, Lapp also has sketched and painted on location on both the East and West coasts of the USA. Th is oil on canvas painting is of Salmon Creek in Sonoma County, and measures 22 x 28 inches.
Here's a sample of more wonderful items donated for our Live Auction.
Cedar of Lebanon
Commemorative Bench
Donated by John Sawyer, assembled & finished by PB Renovators
Carmet Cottage: Close By and Charming!
Donated by Bob & Dolores Zeni
Four Collectible Wood Items
Over the years, historic trees on the Burbank property have been damaged or had to be removed. Two of these, the Paradox walnut that was partially logged due to a long-ago fire and the Cedar of Lebanon which marked Burbank's grave until 1989, were recycled and made into collectible items. Luther Burbank planted both of those iconic trees, so their beautiful remnants have an important provenance.
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Total carat weight is .45, clarity is SI, color is I. The setting is 14k white gold.
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Located at 600 South Central Avenue, Glendale, the American Heritage Library and Museum is supported by the generous donations of patriotic Americans who value our nation's heritage. The Library specializes in genealogical and early American history resources with emphasis on the Colonial and Revolutionary War period. It also has a fine collection of 18th and 19th century vital records, family histories, American military history and English genealogy.
Library Hours
Tuesday - Thursday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Closed all National Holidays,
4th of July and Labor Day weekends.
Closed December, 2017
Re-Open January 9, 2018
Ventura Fwy (134) east to Central Avenue (Glendale), south two blocks past the Glendale Galleria.
600 South Central Avenue
Glendale, California 91204
The American Heritage Library, in Glendale, California, has been provided as a public service to the public since 1893, its purpose being to act as a repository for books and reference materials relating to the American Revolution; early American, California and local history; and genealogy.
For more than 110 years the Library and Museum has been operated and maintained as a service to the community by the Sons of the Revolution in the State of California, a IRC 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation. Use of the Library is free to anyone in keeping with the purpose of the Society "to encourage interest in the early history of the United States . . . to perpetuate the memory of the brave men who fought in the Revolutionary War, and to collect and preserve the manuscripts, records and documents relating to our past."
By the turn of the twentieth century, the Library's collection consisted of 5,000 volumes, an impressive size for the time. Growth of the collection, through direct acquisition and gifts, has been steady over the past 100 years, and has included by gift several major private collections. Today, the Library comprises over 25,000 titles and is well known as one of the largest collections relating to the American Revolution and Colonial America in the western United States. An ongoing fund, supplemented by gifts from the community, facilitates an aggressive books and acquisition program to maintain, broaden and update the collection. The Sons of the Revolution owns the building and collections outright.
During 2002 the Library began the process of creating a computerized catalog of its holdings. Since late 2003 the catalog has been searchable on-line at this web site.
Over the past few years many wonderful improvements have taken place at the Library, making it even more significant as one of the largest genealogical libraries of its kind.
Among the significant accomplishments is the tripling of shelf space to make available more books, manuscripts and records for patron use. Thousands of new books have been added to the collection. See the page on Recent Acquisitions for our most recent additions.
We completed a quarter-million dollar modernization and collection organization project, bound many years of journals and periodicals of varying titles, expanded our book collection by several thousand titles, added shelving, computers, and more. We installed a new two-zone heating and air conditioning system to replace our 30-year old system, laid insulation in the attic and installed attic fans.
The American Heritage Library is a member of OCLC, a worldwide library cooperative, through which more than 53,548 libraries in 96 countries and territories around the world have access to our catalog. The Friends of the Library held another successful event this year and plans are already underway for an event scheduled for February.
In 2006, the Society received the Award of Merit from the American Association of State and Local History, the most prestigious national award for achievement in the preservation and interpretation of state and local history. See the AASLH Award page linked above for more information.
In addition to a fine collection of books, periodicals and manuscripts, many of which are rare out-of-print first editions, the Library is blessed with a magnificent collection of artifacts, many of which are on display, including:
An original leopard skin saddle pad owned by Gen. Edward Braddock when he was killed in 1755 in an Indian massacre is one of the Society's prized possessions. The saddle housing was used by General Braddock on his march on Fort Duquesne. It was later presented to George Washington by Braddock's heirs in recognition of his heroism during the battle and was used for a time by the future first President. Descendants gave the saddle pad to the California Society. To study the saddle pad in more detail, click below.
A silk flag carried in the First Trade Procession of Boston on Oct 24, 1789 as part of a celebration honoring the visit of President George Washington is in the possession of the Society. General Washington passed through the open ranks of the procession on a white horse and then reviewed the procession from a balcony outside the central west window of the Boston State House specially constructed for the occasion.
The procession was made up of representatives of forty-six different trade organizations, then called guilds, each group carrying a flag specially made for the occasion. Only two of these flags, including this one, were known to be extant in 1922 when it was loaned to the Sons of the Revolution in the State of California by Capt. Josiah A. Osgood, a long time member. It had been previously on display in the Boston State House for many years. The flag, symbolic of the Plumber's and Glazier's Guilds, was carried in the procession by the great grandfather of Capt. Osgood, Freeman Pulsifer. Subsequently, the flag was gifted to the Society.
In 1974, a handsome and valuable original oil painting of Gen. John Charles Fremont was received by the Society from Hugh Hinton Evans, Sr., Chairman of the Executive Committee of Western Federal Savings and Loan Association. Given in honor of the late Gladys Crail Evans, with Hugh Evans, Jr., Chairman of the Board and President of Western Federal present, it was accepted for the Library by Richard E. Coe, State Secretary and Vice President of the General Society, at whose suggestion the generous donation was made.
The painting, done from life in 1856 by T. Buchanan Read, was commissioned and originally owned by Fremont and his family. While on loan to a club in New York City, during the New York Civil War Draft Riots of 1863 a rampager put a bullet hole through the canvas just below the General's left hand. Subsequent to that time, it hung in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles for some thirty years, the property of a New York socialite. In 1962, on the settlement of her estate, the painting was acquired by Mr. Evans. It hung at the Evans Manor for a time and for nearly ten years was on display at the Savings Association's regional office in the Beverly Wilshire Hotel in Beverly Hills. Both Messrs. Evans, Sr. and Evans, Jr. were Life Members of the Society.
Fremont (1813-1890) was an American explorer, soldier and political leader. It was Fremont who signed the Treaty of Cahuenga with Mexican General Andreas Picó during the Mexican War of 1847 that ceded the western territory that included California, Arizona and Nevada to the United States. He had much to do with the establishment of California as a state and was one of its first senators, elected in 1849. Fremont ran unsuccessfully for the Presidency against James Buchanan and later was proposed as a candidate to oppose Abraham Lincoln, which he declined. It is quite fitting that his likeness occupies a place of prominence in the Society's Library devoted to preserving the history of our nation and its families.
The Library and Museum continues to grow in whole new ways and in new directions to meet the challenges of the twenty-first century, but our mission is the same as when the Library first opened 114 years ago: 1.) to perpetuate the memory of those who risked their lives and fortunes to form this great nation, and 2.) the collection, preservation and sharing with the public manuscripts, records and writings relating to American Independence and our nation's heritage. It is our mission to ensure that succeeding generations know what it means to be an American.
In 2007 the Library's name was changed to the American Heritage Library to reflect not only our genealogical and historical focus, but to encompass our overall mission, and commitment to telling the American story.
The American Heritage Library and Museum is an affiliated library and museum of the California State Military Museum.
Persons interested in providing volunteer services in support of the maintenance, operation or leadership of the Library are encouraged to become part of our support group.
Contributions and donations of books are encouraged. The Library receives no financial support from the city, state or Federal government, and depends on donor generosity to provide the means of continuing, improving and expanding service to the community.
Click to make a donation. The Society, a §501(c)(3) non-profit, is debt free and relies on community support. Donations are tax deductible the fullest extend of the law.


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- Anne van Kleeck, PhD, is a Professor and Callier Research Scholar at the Callier Center for Communication Disorders in the School of Behavioral and Brain Science at the University of Texas at Dallas. Her research focuses on children's language development and disorders, and on oral language foundations for later literacy development., and she has been teaching courses in language development since first becoming a professor at the University of Texas at Austin in 1978. Anne's publications include three edited books, thirty-nine peer-reviewed journal articles, and twenty-four book chapters. She is a frequently invited speak in the United States and abroad, and has nearly given nearly 200 invited talks and talks at national and international conferences. Anne has been a yoga practitioner for many years, and became a certified Ananda Yoga Instructor in 2008.


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"cause I built you a home in my heart with rotten wood that decayed from the start"
i think this means that he started a relationship that was so rocky and would never last.
"and you can't find nothing at all if there was nothing there all along
no you can't find nothing at all if there was nothing there all along"
i think this means that right before or after their break up he started to contimplate his love for her. then realized he had none for her, and never did.
thats just my theory. i suck at figuring out what songs mean, so this is probably about as close to the real meaning as a lizard is close to a toaster.
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Thyroid Center FAQ
Thyroid Center at GBMC
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
GBMC's Thyroid Center treats more thyroid patients than any other Maryland community hospital.
The Thyroid Center at GBMC diagnoses and treats a full range of thyroid disorders from hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism to benign nodules and thyroid cancer. Learn more by scrolling through the list of frequently asked questions.
What is the thyroid?
The thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland that is part of the endocrine system. Located toward the base of the neck, the thyroid gland is responsible for regulating metabolism. Thyroid disorders are quite prevalent, and though millions are known to have these disorders, many also go undiagnosed. The disorders are often the culprit of common medical problems such as unexplained weight loss, obesity, swelling in the neck, changes in heart rate, depression/mood changes, fatigue and more. Predominant in women, thyroid disorders can also cause disruptions in the menstrual cycle and impact fertility.
What are symptoms of a thyroid disorder?
The most common symptoms of a thyroid condition include (but are not limited to) weight changes, fatigue, depression, anxiety, high cholesterol, bowel problems, menstrual irregularities and fertility problems, and swelling of the neck.
How are thyroid disorders treated?
Treatment of thyroid conditions depends on the patient's type of disorder. In some cases, treatment involves regulating thyroid hormone. Some cases may require surgery or cancer treatments. Benign conditions might just require watchful waiting (or, in other words, no treatment is yet necessary, but you and your physician should continue monitoring it in case anything changes). Your endocrinologist will determine the most effective treatment plan for you.
The Thyroid Center at GBMC treats all types of thyroid disorders – from most common to rare, including:
- Thyroid cancer
- Noncancerous thyroid tumors/toxic adenomas
- Nodular or multinodular thyroid disease
- Hypothyroidism
- Hashimoto's thyroiditis
- Subacute thyroiditis
- Pituitary gland malfunctions or cancerous growths in the thyroid gland
- Hyperthyroidism
- Graves' disease
- Adrenal disease
- Hyperparathyroidism
What services are offered by the Thyroid Center at GBMC?
- Medical management of thyroid disorders
- Evaluation and treatment of parathyroid disease
- Radiologic imaging and ultrasound
- Ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration
- Expert pathologic evaluation
- Surgical expert evaluation and treatment for thyroid cancer
How do I schedule an appointment with the Thyroid Center at GBMC?
Call 443-THYROID (443-849-7643).
Where is the Thyroid Center located?
The Thyroid Center at GBMC is located in Physicians Pavilion North on GBMC's main campus in the Bay West Endocrinology Associates practice: 6535 North Charles Street, Suite 400.
My primary care physician thinks I might have a thyroid condition. What now?
Schedule a consultation with an endocrinologist by calling 443-THYROID. During your first appointment, you can expect to receive a physical examination and most likely be sent for blood work and possibly radiologic imaging, such as an ultrasound, to confirm your diagnosis. After pathologic evaluation, your endocrinologist will then create a treatment plan that could consist of medication, watchful waiting or referral for additional services, such as surgery, depending on your diagnosis.


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Trip Tips: Long Baltic summer days in Poland's 'Tricity'
By Roberta Cucchiaro
GDYNIA Poland (Reuters) - The Baltic Sea conjures up images of cold and ice, but in summer Poland's sister cities of Gdynia, Sopot and Gdansk offer travelers beautiful beaches, bracing sea air, abundant forests and plenty of history.
Known collectively as Tricity - or Trojmiasto in Polish - they have witnessed key chapters in European history from the early years of the Hanseatic League mercantile association in the 14th Century through to the birth of the resistance movement Solidarity, the trade union that played a major role in the collapse of Communism in 1989.
A fierce battleground in World War Two, Gdansk's cobbled roads, grand facades and industrial sites are steeped in history, including the shipyard that was Solidarity's power base.
Gdynia is a jewel of modern architecture, while Sopot, nestled along the coast between the two, is a party town favoured by Polish actors that boasts the longest wooden pier in Europe.
Here are tips for getting the most out of a visit to Tricity from Reuters, whose 2,600 journalists throughout the world offer visitors the best local insights.
Founded in the 10th Century and later run by the Teutonic Knights order, Gdansk was part of the Hanseatic League and was once among the biggest ports in Central Europe. It was annexed by Prussia in 1793, was extensively damaged during World War Two and saw massive reconstruction in the post-war period. Continued...


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Sheep Handler auto weigh standard ramp for sheep handler,• Automatic 3 way weighing and drafting • Automatic and adjustable catching • Scissor side clamping
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The Gallagher Sheep Handler Auto Weigh gives fast and accurate weighing and drafting using the unique scissor clamping system, holding the animal more securely and stopping the animal from sitting down in the handler. No width adjustment is required for differing animal sizes.
The open top design gives good access to the top and head of the animal. Crutching is achieved in an upright position A rollover option is available to give easier access for crutching. This is a compact and economical handler if full belly access is not required.
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"Mute" softkey in 7911 IP Phone
i am using Cisco CM5.1.3. I am using 7911 ip phone but unable to mute, i want to create a softkey as "Mute" as there are no Mute button.
Required urgent help.
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Hi everyone!
Sorry I haven't written in my diary for a long time. I've had so much going on. I was at the vet a lot of the summer staying there while my family went on vacation. It was nice to see some other dogs while I was there. A cat liked to hang around, and everytime I saw her I would bark and bark, and get the lady at the front desk to come check on me. It was a lot of fun.
Last Wednesday the guy I told you about in my last entry came over again and brought a lady friend with him! It was a lot of fun, and they loved me. They gave me hunks of cheese everytime I gave them a hi five. That trick gets me lots of attention. I love it when they come over!
Also, TODAY IS MY BIRTHDAY! I'm really excited for my party tomorrow. The only thing is, no friends get to come like they did last year. Mommy says it is just going to be a family party. Sissy tells me not to worry, I still get a lot of presents. They sang happy birthday to me before the kids went to this thing called highschool. I'm really sad it started again because I love it when they get to stay home with me all day. Anyways, I'm going to go take a birthday nap in the sun now.
I also forgot to mention that I met somebody new last night! Dad, Brothey, and Sissy were all sitting in the family room while Mom was having dinner with some friends. Brothey gets a phone call on his phone and it was my Brothey and Sissy's youth pastor! I dont know what that kind of guy does, but I sure did like him a lot. He came over to our house and pet, pet, and pet me! I even got to sit in my blue chair. He came and sat next to me and Sissy so he could pet me some more! He then was going to get on the drum set but he didnt. I was pretty sad cause I like to sing when Brothey plays. Anyways, I love meeting new people and I especially like this guy cause he gave me LOTS of attention!
Well I really need to go take that nap now...
Hey everyone! Guess what I did today?!? I just got in a BIG fight with a raccoon! It doesnt have rabies so mom thinks I'm ok. Anyways, first we started wrestling. He got some of his blood on me. Yuck! Then Mom came out and started screaming my name but I didnt come because of 2 reasons. 1) I'm a Shiba Inu and we just dont listen 2) I wanted to get that guy and protect my family!
So he ran to the big shed covering the motorhome. I got him under there and we started fighting and fighting. Sissy and Brothey came home and called my name but I didnt listen. We started wrestling under the motorhome. I hit my head a few times. Then Brothey got his airsoft gun and started shooting at the raccoon! He hit him a a lot. I came out from underneith the motorhome and I didnt see her when Mom grabbed my collar. I put up a big fight but i couldnt get loose cause Sissy put my leash on. They dragged me away and then my Aunt Sitter came! It was like one big party! They called the vet to make sure I was ok and now I have to have some shots tomorrow. If I remember correctly they are really painful :( Aunt Sitter and Sissy cleaned up the blood. They first thought I was hurt. I tried to tell them that I wasnt by not wimpering, but they didnt understand. Well I am VERY tired right now so I need to go take a nap with the 2 new blankies Mom bought me.
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My name is Ralf Rottmann.
I'm a serial entrepreneur who sold his last company to Alcatel-Lucent and now serves as the Managing Partner ("Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter") at grandcentrix, a High-Tech Gründerfonds venture. Incorporated in 2009 with my long-term business partner in crime, Martin Willnow, grandcentrix has become Germany's largest system integrator focussing entirely on large scale digital products and the Internet of Things.
At grandcentrix I run the Technology Group, 85 full-time developers (September 2016) specialized in Android, iOS, Web and (IoT) Platform Development and 24/7 ISO 27001 certified carrier-grade operation. At grandcentrix, we help clients like Miele, Viessmann, Leica, GIRA, Migros, German Telekom, Roche, AXA and many other market leading companies to address the challenges of the Digital Transformation by designing, building and integrating Digital Products and Business Models. I'm frequently having the privilege to meet C-level members of these companies and getting deeply involved into their digital product related strategy discussions.
I also co-founded the inspirational fashion shopping startup AMAZE which was sold to Zalando in May 2016.
As the Managing Partner of Rottmann Willnow Ventures GmbH Martin and I occasionally invest into handpicked digital ideas.
In 2010, Germany's renowned WirtschaftsWoche put me on it's List of Best Known Serial Entrepreneurs.
I'm also a former Editor for The Next Web, one of the World's leading Technology Blogs and have frequently publish articles there.
Prior to all of that, I served as the Head of Information Technology at 1&1, now United Internet.
Besides I'm known as an expert on all things IoT and Cloud Platforms. I love the Open Web, Business and Culture.
Find me: Google+, LinkedIn, Twitter (@ralf) and Facebook, where I have a combined following of roughly 50.000 technology-loving people.
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Brian Galvin, Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Nuance Communications, Inc.:
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Israel Prime Minister Ehud Olmert said there was scant likelihood Iran would become a nuclear power within the next few years and that the earliest it could possibly occur would be by 2009 "only if nothing gets in their way and under the optimal conditions from Iran's standpoint." Olmert disagreed with those arguing Russia would support Iran's drive for nuclear weapons. "I think Russia doesn't have an interest in a nuclear Iran. they have supported steps against the nuclearization of Iran."
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Trio of franchise veterans to lead the casual dining chain's development efforts.
Pair of MAFSI member companies form expanded manufacturers' rep firm.
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Joshua Blake: Such an awesome rifle : compact, controlable, and adaptable. I am sure that USA will not use it as main military rifle.
But This rifle is the best for urban combat.
Oh and, Soviet weapon are really durable, but incontrolable and have a lack of attachment.
This Guy: @midnightsnakeboa soviet weapons beat all
EmperorHelix: Gotta love bullpup weapons.
Kaliko Foxtrot: @midnightsnakeboa the M16 and M4 did their job, you can't say it sucks just because it jams more than current day guns. Are you basing this on vietnam? because current day M4s and M16s dont jam as much, the only reason why it jammed a crapload back then was because the bold wasnt chrome plated, Soldiers didnt know that the gun needed to be cleaned, some soldiers modified the buffer spring to reduce the high rate of fire, and magazines were dented easily. do some research
chris powell: the m16 and m4 suck u have to clean the more than u get to use them.soon the HK416 will take it place.
ImthatAnimator: Recoil is not low because of that kitty can't hold the gun...
CMarchand41: Nice rifle. too bad the U.S. will never adopt a bullpup design.
Usov Serg: no it doesnt
Woohoopy: it appears to be
FatalFist: I hope they stick with it and modify it to convey the SCAR from Crysis since that's initially where Crysis borrowed it's design from.
FatalFist: For the first or second shots it seems. Even experienced persons get pushed back from a full auto shot.
SweetTomato: They say the recoil is actually very low on this gun.
thePavuk: it's not. G36 had lot of problems too. XM8 was great concept.
jchoo34: same thing...xm8 looks cooler thats all
HoBoMoBob: splinter cell... idiot
jdan007: no, a bad operator
Briggs1700: Waar was dit?
LolCats42: why are you all crazy for XM8 just use G36 its better..
Wotenkeld: I actually like the original scope. It is big enough so you dont have to squint and prevent eyelid/eyelash interference.
Dsanzo: im just talking looks right now.. yes i am one of those persons..
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Guess who said this:Rather than talking about putting up a fence, why don't we work out some recognition of our mutual problems? Make it possible for them to come here legally with a work permit. And then, while they're working and earning here they can pay taxes here. And then when they want to go back, they can go back. Open the borders both ways.If you guessed Ronald Reagan, award yourself a cookie. He said in during a debate with George H.W. Bush during the 1980 election. And this was … [Read more...]
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The Mythical Hero of the Right
Sekulow: Constitution Will Be Amended to Add Sharia Law
Jay Sekulow of the American Center for Law and Justice went on the 700 Club to tell their credulous followers that radical Muslims are going to amend the U.S. Constitution to impose Sharia law on America. With a straight face.Sharia law is a real situation in the United States. You have leading Imams that are considered moderate saying Sharia law is compliant with the U.S. Constitution, and the reason the reason they say that is because they know the constitution can be amended through a … [Read more...]
Pope Wants Christians to Gang Up on Secularists
Pope Benedict thinks Christians should put aside their differences to fight the real enemy: Us.All faiths have to work together to stanch the tide of secularism sweeping the world, warned Pope Benedict XVI on Friday (Sept. 23) during the second day of a tour through his native Germany..."The most urgent thing for ecumenicalism is, namely, that we can't allow the push of secularism to force us, almost without noticing, to lose sight of the major similarities that make us Christians, and wh … [Read more...]
Happy Blasphemy Rights Day
I almost forgot that today is International Blasphemy Rights Day, probably because, for the first time in a few years, I'm not speaking anywhere as part of the day's festivities. I was invited to speak at the University of Illinois but I had to turn it down because I had another engagement a few days later that I would need the time to prepare for. Alas, that later event got postponed and now I wish I'd accepted the invitation. I actually have video of the "stand up skeptic" presentation I did … [Read more...]
Douthat on Capital Punishment
Russ Douthat of the New York Times has a badly argued post about the death penalty in the aftermath of the Troy Davis execution. First, he says that Davis should have been given a new trial. Obviously true. But then he says this:I strongly agree with death penalty critics like Will Wilkinson that the general decline of capital punishment in the United States over the last three centuries is a sign of moral progress. (It's a very good thing that we aren't hanging people for property crimes any … [Read more...]
Palin's Utter Lack of Irony
In a Fox News interview, Sarah Palin actually criticized the media for turning the Republican presidential race into a reality TV show. She also accuses the media of not vetting the candidates well enough. She's right, of course -- that's exactly what the major media does with campaigns and most journalists don't do their job in truly vetting what is important about candidates.But this being said by a woman who was put on a presidential ticket with almost no one, including McCain, knowing … [Read more...]
The Man Obama Has Become
I'll give you three guesses who said this about President Bush:We don't expect the President to give the American people every detail about a classified surveillance program. But we do expect him to place such a program within the rule of law, and to allow members of the other two coequal branches of government - Congress and the Judiciary - to have the ability to monitor and oversee such a program. Our Constitution and our right to privacy as Americans require as much. … [Read more...]
Joyner: Founding Fathers Were Dominionists
Attention, Chris Rodda. Wingnut preacher Rick Joyner says the founding fathers themselves were dominionists:To a large degree our nation, America, was built on or by those whole held to dominion theology. Most of the Founding Fathers were devoted Christians, this is really you would have to call them dominionists. Now it drove them to try to build and establish a government that was built on biblical principles because they really thought they were building the Kingdom of God here.Funny, … [Read more...]
Separation of Church and State is Not "Anti-God"
The White House has new website where you can set up petitions to tell the administration what you would like them to do or change and some of the items receiving the most signatures involve the separation of church and state. And the Christian Post is quite unhappy about that.A petition created on Sept. 22 by "Dimitar T," entitled "Edit the Pledge of Allegiance to remove the phrase 'Under God,'" has attracted more than 13,000 votes and is the fourth most popular petition on the White … [Read more...]
Roy Moore's Religious Bigotry
Wingnut extraordinaire Judge Roy Moore may be even more crazy than I originally thought. From the ReligionLaw listserv comes this story from Prof. Paul Finkelman:When I was the main expert in the Ten Commandments monument case in Alabama (Glassroth v. Moore), Chief Justice Roy Moore said that the Ten Commandments monument could not offend any religion because all religions believe in the Ten Commandments. When asked about Hindus or Buddhists he said "they are not real religions so they are … [Read more...]
Having the Wrong Priorities
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This piece by Dan Gilgoff, in some ways sharpens a recent post of mine where I said the President's theology/faith was more along the line of an African American liberation theology. Gilgoff and those he interviews are suggesting his faith is becoming more evangelical and personal. Welcome to the intense, out-of-the-box and widely misunderstood religious [Read More…]
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Obama's Faith: A Journey
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Almighty and everlasting God, increase in us the gifts of faith, hope, and charity; and, that we may obtain what you promise, make us love what you command; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. [Read more…]


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Reiner Knizia's Keltis Oracle
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REVIEW: The Unofficial Apple Weblog (TUAW): "Keltis Oracle is a great, light strategic board game for iPad, iPhone".
Keltis Oracle is the visually appealing sequel to the famous Keltis board game (known in the US as Lost Cities)! Between 1 and 4 players on the same iPad can play this exciting new board game from one of the world's leading board game developers, Dr. Reiner Knizia.
In Keltis Oracle, you guide your pieces into a spiral of stones,
collecting rewards on the way, such as wishing stones and
mirrors. Movement is allowed only by creating sequences of specific coloured cards. The stones in the spiral have special effects which enhance the strategical thinking required even further.
Now available as a universal app - run it on both your iPhone and your iPad!
Please note:
* Tap on the icons in the corners to cycle between human and computer players.
* Tap the middle stone to bring up a menu where you can check the rules during a game.
What's New in Version 1.11
* iOS compatibility fixes
- Category: Games
- Updated: 02 December 2011
- Version: 1.11
- Size: 18.4 MB
- Language: English
- Developer: Tribeflame Oy
- © 2010, Dr. Reiner Knizia. All rights reserved.
Compatibility: Requires iOS 3.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad and iPod touch.