text:
Speed Bump: Formula Hybrid Competition Student Engineers Tripped Up by Complexity
Scientific American
May 11, 2011
With the market for hybrid automobiles picking up steam, it makes sense for tomorrow's engineers to get a feel for designing and building cars powered by a combination of internal combustion and electricity. Hybrid technology is far from an exact science, however, as student engineers found out last week at the Formula Hybrid International competition held at the New Hampshire Motor Speedway in Loudon, N.H.
Dartmouth College's fifth-annual Formula Hybrid competition called on student teams to conceive, design, fabricate, develop and drive formula-style hybrid-powered cars—weighing 180 kilograms to 270 kilograms—in a series of exercises testing their hot rods' acceleration, maneuverability and endurance. Before any car was allowed on the track, however, it needed to pass a technical inspection of its mechanical and electrical systems. Teams were also required to present a business case for their car as well as address their design objectives before a panel of judges.


text:
Otakon, the annual celebration of Japanese pop culture held in Baltimore, is going Vegas, baby.
The three-day festival, one of the longest-running anime conventions in the U.S., is usually held at the Baltimore Convention Center. But organizers said starting in 2014, it will have a sister gathering at the Planet Hollywood Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Fans shouldn't expect this new staging to be an exact replica of what anime fans have been seeing since the festival arrived in Baltimore in 1999.
Otakorp Inc. described the Vegas event as an opportunity to try out new formats and events in a much smaller and more intimate setting.
"We're nearing the capacity of our home in Baltimore; the next logical step would be to expand," said Victor Albisharat, the chairman of the Otakon Vegas Convention. "With that in mind, we're working on some exciting new events and formats that might not lend itself to our larger event in Baltimore."
Otakon Vegas is scheduled for Jan. 3-5, 2014, while Otakon Baltimore arrives Aug. 9-11, when it will celebrate its 20th festival.
That leaves plenty of time between the events for fans to plan trips to see both.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Petey is seeking a forever home.
The SPCA said Petey is a gentle, middle-aged terrier mix that gets along well with other dogs and really enjoys the company of people. He's super smart and already has a good handle on basic training and cues, according to the SPCA. He'd like a home where someone is home more often than not or a home where he can go to doggy daycare or have a dog walker come visit him, the SPCA said.
For more information, e-mail email@example.com.
Click here to sign up for Daily Voice's free daily emails and news alerts.


text:
Welcome to the Blackdtools Tibia Forum.
Discuss anything about this site here if you think there is not a specific forum for it.
Yesterday, 17:25
News, feedback, proposals about our Tibia gold shop ( https://blackdtools.com/tibiagold.php )
01-15-2019, 03:11
Free advertisement of OT servers here. Playing OT servers with custom clients might hack you. Only use them at your own responsability! Blackdtools won't be responsible of your loses in any case.
02-21-2019, 11:48
Register in this forum and do...
08-17-2011, 02:19
01-15-2019, 03:14
02-13-2019, 10:34
Enter at your own risk! : Secret guides, secret places, quest spoilers, best places to hunt, etc.
01-15-2019, 03:15
Funny things, tactics, combos, secret dungeon floors, rl photos, pictures, etc. Keep in mind that gms might also read this forum: hiding your name is highly recommended!
01-20-2019, 09:59
A new bot for Tibia 11+. This is an evolution from Safer Tibian and Blackd Safe Cheats. It also include new powerfull cheats.
01-20-2019, 09:58
The best free bot of the market. Compatible with Tibia 10.99 and below. Also compatible with Tibia 11 client, up to Tibia 11.10
Best place to buy RuneScape...
02-06-2019, 12:23
Did you find a bug? It might be already fixed in the latest version! Else please post about it here, with all possible details.
02-20-2019, 14:51
Only new scripts here. Because it is safer to use fresh scripts designed for current Tibia map.
01-15-2019, 03:32
They might be unsafe (if they try to move to bad map locations or if they try to use old packet format with custom commands) You still can download them if you don't care about such risks. Please report any broken link (permission error message)
Rats in Thais Sewers - Pally...
01-15-2019, 03:46
01-15-2019, 03:09
12-06-2017, 22:56
I will post here a small tutorial for each function soon. You can help posting other tutorials or just post about functions that you know to use.
11-20-2017, 10:24
08-11-2018, 08:11
Now updated for Tibia 10.99 rev3 and it is probably still 100% safe for everybody. Nobody got ban/delete yet.
Everything about our multiclient tool: It allows you do multiclient in all Tibia versions!
Where can I get a multiclient...
10-12-2018, 09:08
10-12-2018, 09:18
IDs and light level for some...
10-12-2018, 09:21
10-12-2018, 09:23
10-12-2018, 09:25
10-12-2018, 09:30
10-12-2018, 09:32
A tool that allows you to test how much lag you have in your server and let you know what server is the fastest one for you.
error connection forcefully...
10-12-2018, 09:35
10-12-2018, 09:37
Boards where you can talk about anything in other languages.
MMOGO is working for supply...
01-28-2019, 09:13
Logout/exit gdy gracz z vip...
12-20-2018, 18:30
10-12-2018, 12:07
There are currently 16 users online. 0 members and 16 guests
Most users ever online was 401, 01-05-2014 at 05:02.
Welcome to our newest member, fastrs200


text:
Singing Stones, curated by the Palais de Tokyo's Katell Jaffrès, brings together 11 emerging artists from both the French and Chicago art scenes, as part of the first Hors les Murs exhibition in the United States, in partnership with the Institut français. Presented within The Roundhouse—a 17,000 sq. ft space built in 1881 and designed by Burnham & Root—at the DuSable Museum of African American History, the exhibition will present an intimate dialogue between original productions and pre-existing works to open during the sixth edition of EXPO CHICAGO (September 13–17), and will run concurrently through the 2017 Chicago Architecture Biennial (September 16, 2017–January 7, 2018). The exhibition design will involve a strong architectural component through a partnership with the Graham Foundation with Guest Designer Andrew Schachman, to collaborate with Jaffrès on a singular approach to the space and exhibition design.
The program is an extension of the French-American Curatorial Exchange initiated in 2013 with the Cultural Services of French Embassy in the United States.
Find out more about the program at the link below.


text:
Usually teams have a rough idea heading into spring training of what to expect for the season. Not so for the 2011 edition of the New York Mets. They could move dramatically in either direction.
Sandy Alderson said he's hoping for a competitive season, which means building up from .500 and laying the groundwork for 2012 and beyond. However, in the back of his mind, he knows it is possible he might have to blow up the team by the All-Star break.
With the Wilpons facing legal problems in the wake of their involvement with Bernie Madoff, we won't know the full impact of their financial situation until after the lawsuits are settled and that could take a long time. While it seems doubtful they will be forced to sell controlling interest of the Mets, we can't say that with full certainty.
And, with buying limited interest in the franchise not including a part of Citi Field or SNY, where's the incentive for attracting new investors? That might be harder to pull off than imagined.
But, if things continue to spiral downward, it's almost a guarantee Alderson might have to sell off some of the pieces on the field to cut costs to attract a new buyer. Carlos Beltran, gone after this season, would be the first to go. Next, I can see them dealing Jose Reyes for chips rather then spring for a long term deal. If the team tanks in the first half and he's having a good year, Angel Pagan would draw interest.
They will attempt to trade Francisco Rodriguez, but with that $17.5 million option, that would be tough to do. About as hard as trading Oliver Perez. I've been hearing about wanting to get out of Johan Santana's contract, but with him not available until at least the All-Star break, what team is going to want to take that gamble? Jason Bay's contract makes him untradeable and David Wright, who might command the most, is the face of the franchise. You have to have some assets.
If everybody remains healthy and have good years, winning 85 to 90 games isn't completely unrealistic. It is what the team is hoping for. You really can't say building for because they did little this winter
However, if there's financial pressure on the Wilpons, there's no telling what this team could look like come July.


text:
Shipping to: Malta
Special Offer
Smoothing and moisturising hand and nail mask for perfect hands.
Fairy Hands is the ideal ready-made solution for achieving perfect hands – anywhere, anytime. This slip-on glove mask, made from second-skin-like microfibre, is full of aloe extract, which fights dry skin to make hands velvety smooth.
For single use.
Velvety smooth Fairy Hands that are always perfect.
Leave mask on for 10-15 minutes before removing.
For single use.
Yordanka Poleganova, internationally renowned fashion illustrator, created the packaging for KIKO's new line of masks. With clean, basic lines and primary colours, Yordanka created striking artwork that evokes her bold, elegant, modern and extremely cool style. It perfectly conveys the glamorous and innovative spirit of these masks.
The cost varies depending on the delivery service and the destination country of the order. For more details see the "Delivery information and costs" page.
More information
Shipping times may vary depending on the service chosen. In the countries served by Swiss Post (Asendia) only, delivery takes an average of 6-7 working days (up to a maximum of 10) from the order being dispatched. In countries where the UPS service is also available, the shipping time is 2-4 days after being dispatched by courier. More information
Purchases made on KIKO are secure and guaranteed. All information relating to payments, including personal information and credit card information, is protected through an advanced encrypted data transmission system. Under no circumstances will KIKO file your credit card number, nor will it use or keep the information you provided on its own systems.
You have 14 business days from the date you receive the items in which to exercise your right to return the goods. Please let Customer Service know about any problems relating to the goods received.
To use a promotional code, select "Have you got a promotional code?" on the shopping cart page and insert the characters indicated in the appropriate field. If your code is inserted correctly, the amount and/or content of the Shopping Cart will be recalculated based on the promotion applied.
Moisturizing and protective hand and cuticle cream
Professional metal file for natural nails
everyone needs this!


text:
Ram, my 4 year old boy, loves to cook.I know....:D.Whenever i am cooking, he comes and put step stool near to the counter and stands on it.His most favourite thing about cooking is stirring.In his own words "stirring is coopking".Yeap, he can't say "cook" only "coopk".So when i decided to bake these cookies with my leftover chocolate chips, i made sure to tag him along.He was so happy and start mixing the dough.When i wanted to take pictures, he wouldn't even look at the camera, That busy .After so many request, got a smile from him.Wouldn't take my suggestions during the process..:(.After the first batch of cookies out of the oven, my Ram was long gone..:)
I followed the recipe from Ghirardelli's website.The cookies came out delicious and bit soft.Perfect combo for a glass of cold milk.
No pictures Amma!
Finally a smile...
No..i wanna do it my way amma!
Chocolate chip Cookies


text:
Chef Atul Kochhar has been a tremendous force in modern Indian cuisine. He achieved his first Michelin star at the age of 31 at London's Tamarind, and subsequently opened his own Michelin-starred restaurant -- Benares in London. And he's a foodlebrity, to boot – he's appeared on shows such as BBC's Great British Menu, Saturday Kitchen, Great Food Live and Market Kitchen as well as authored numerous cookbooks. Chef Kochar's other restaurants include: Vatika in Wickham Vineyard, Hampshire, Ananda in Dublin, and a P&O Cruises-based restaurant, Sindhu. He's also the executive chef of Colony (London).
Q: What's changed in the London Indian food scene since you first started working there a decade ago, in terms of people's tastes and sophistication, who's eating it, availability of ingredients or anything else you've noticed?
A: Indian food has evolved tremendously over last decade. Things are getting better in tastes, its ingredients quality and availability.
Q: Where do your restaurants fit within that spectrum of Indian food lovers? Are they for the world-wise traveler who are thoroughly familiar with traditionally prepared Indian foods, or are they for complete newbies to Indian food, or another type of person?
A: My restaurants are inspired on traditions of Indian food – but they are modern. We apply knowledge into the food and not just do things because our ancestors did it too! We do bend the rules and push the boundaries. My restaurants are based in the UK and food has to be tuned to UK clientele.
Q: This is probably an obvious question, but we're always fascinated with how ethnic foods take root in new countries. How does the Indian food in the UK compare to, say, Indian food available in the US? Are certain regional Indian cuisines more popular than others?
A: On its migration, a cuisine takes a new shape according to its new habitat based on its local ingredients, local tastes and people's understanding of the cuisine. UK has had 400+ years of history with Indian food – so the affinity was always there. Over last 2 decades, it has refined to newer level. Any other country is left far behind as there is no immediate connection. US is at
least 30 years behind UK for Indian food.
Q: Indian food is pretty core to British cuisine at this point. Would you agree? Has it been integrated so much so where it effectively is British, like pizza and American food?
A: Indian food is part of mainstream British Cuisine. It is as good as pie and roasted beef.
Q: I'm curious about Anglo-Indian foods, like mulligatawny. Have those all but disappeared, or do they have a role somewhere in British food as well?
A: Old classics of Anglo Indian origin will always remain and will be used in its new form and incarnations.
Q: What is the single worst British dish and why? How would you, if you haven't already, improve it using Indian flavors?
A: I haven't come across a dish like that – however, I tempted to introduce spices of many of British classic dishes.
Q: I read in a previous interview that you are a big fan of travel as means of food discovery and overall personal improvement. What single travel experience left you mouth agape?
A: A recent trip to Brazil was sensational. The food quality in general is just amazing. A meal at restaurant DOM with chef Alex Atala was fabulous introduction to the hidden gems of Amazonian cuisine. Later meeting chef Pedro Miguel from Peru has similar effect on me. I am attracted towards this cuisine quite a lot as there is little known about it.
Q: Speaking of travel, you recently opened a restaurant on a cruise ship. That speaks a lot to the popularity of Indian food! What's that experience been like?
A: Opening Sindhu on Azura has been nothing less than sensational for me. Indian food was always waiting to happen on Cruise liners. I am proud and glad that I got there first.
Q: Besides Benares, where have you had a memorable meal in London?
A: Besides Benares and Deepti's food, I have had a fantastic meal at Heston's new restaurant "Diner" in London. Food at "Le Petite Maison" was also amazing. I hate fashion restaurants that have only buzz but no substance.


text: Online Bingo Board Does The Impossible – Makes Conference Calls Fun Dec 3, 2010 Mashable | Brenna Ehrlich Video conferencing has become easy to use and offers such high quality that having a meeting via video can be more effective than connecting in person. But that's not to say that a company should launch into a video conferencing programme without careful examination of how the technology best fits into its environment. Here are 10 tips on how to make video an essential part of a corporate communications and collaboration strategy.


text:
Here's Alice: Award-Winning Author of Seven Novels
Preface: The artist's life began early for Alice McDermott '75. She was always writing, creating stories, as children do, as a means of shaping and controlling her world. At a very young age, she was in love with short stories and novels, in love with fiction. Here's Alice. She is filling page after page with


text:
Pay what you want for a stack of Python ebooks from No Starch Press, and decide what portion goes to the PSF. This deal is presented by Humble Bundle, which sells ebooks and games to raise money for nonprofits. When you buy a bundle you choose how much to pay, and how the money is divided among the creators, Humble Bundle, Inc., and the nonprofit organization.
The Humble Book Bundle: Python is available now through April 19th. Pay a dollar or more for these three books:
To help the PSF and get a stack of fun and useful Python books at a price you decide, buy the bundle before April 19th!


text:
Featured News - Current News - Archived News - News Categories
The Historic Riviera Theatre & Performing Arts Center presents the musical, "I Do, I Do" on Friday, Feb. 1, and Saturday, Feb. 2, at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m.
This intimate and nostalgic work by Harvey Schmidt and Tom Jones ("The Fantasticks") is the touching story of two soul mates navigating the perils of life set to the strains of a tuneful, charming score. The show begins with Michael and Agnes on their wedding day. Audiences watch as they go through wedding night jitters, raise a family and negotiate midlife crises. Michael and Agnes re-discover how much they really need each other. Then, after 50 years of marriage, the couple leaves the house to another pair of newlyweds.
Tickets are priced at $20 (adult), $18 (senior) and $15 (youth). For more information, call the Riviera Theatre box office at 716-692-2413 (weekdays), or order online at www.rivieratheatre.org.


text:
I spent the Christmas holidays working on VisualDiffer, the Komodo visual folders/files comparison extension.
Now I want to migrate VisualDiffer from extension to standalone application using XULRunner because the folders comparison feature is mature and using it from an extension can be a bit complicated.
The migration requires some intermediate steps
- Remove dependencies from Komodo code (especially the unified diff algorithm)
- Remove dependencies from unified diff algorithm!!
- Complete the file comparison feature allowing in-place editing using Bespin.
Bespin can greatly simplify syntax highlight for different languages, search in file and so on
Honestly I'm considering also to stay with Scintilla (actually used by Komodo) but I love Bespin
- Use a cool graphic layout, especially toolbar icons
I'm not a GIMP guru so if somebody would to help me he/she would be welcomed 🙂
- Allow user defined fonts and colors (low priority task)
I hope to release the VisualDiffer V1.2 for Komodo in a couple of weeks but also not Komodo aficionados can take a look to it installing the beta version on Firefox 3.5.x (also 3.6b5) and SeaMonkey 2.x.
Under Firefox and SeaMonkey the "files differ" feature isn't implemented (Komodo dependencies) but you can test the folders differ feature that is totally based on standard Gecko interfaces, you can find the VisualDiffer item under the Tools menu.
Obviously VisualDiffer on Firefox is a nonsense because it isn't a browser oriented extension I distribute this version with Firefox support with the hope a larger community can try it and give me feedback before I jump on the XULRunner world.
The V1.2 beta 1 can be downloaded from here.
VisualDiffer is inspired by the fantastic Beyond Compare but this isn't a mystery 😉


text:
Max Catasus Skater Profile
Sponsors: the park, filtrate eyewear, untitiled skateboards flow, tork truxs, ride nature, and duvin, survey wheels
Hometown: Melbourne FL, Stance: Regular, Age: 26, Status: Am
Last Update: Saturday, January 25, 2014 Submit an Update
Sorry, no twitter feed for Max Catasus was found.
Max Catasus Comments
Other Skater Links
- Full Skater Database - 6000+ skater profiles.
- Skateboarders on Instagram - browse your favorite pros and ams on Instagram.
- Skate News and Videos - daily skate news and videos from around the web.
- Media Coverage - we log all major magazine coverage by skater and photographer.
- Skate Photographers - we log all major magazine coverage by skater and photographer.
- Contest Results - over a decade's worth of contest history.


text:
What Drives a Spree Killer? Don't Ask Circa
Circa, a news app, has opinions about how news should be covered, and contributing editor Evan Buxbaum has taken to Medium to explain them. It's quite an explanation:
When a mass shooting happens, the trend among media outlets has been to cover the event and then shift focus to the sensationalized aspects of the perpetrator. The victims, mourning and any heroes that emerge often become a sidebar as attention turns to the deranged worldview of an unstable person.
The raw tragedy of mass shootings warrant our attention. The perpetrators do not.
The attention that mass shooters win through their shootings is a real problem. Adam Lanza's scoreboard made it clear, if it wasn't already. There's a contagious element to people deciding to act this way, and the idea of the attention they'll get clearly is part of their motivations.
But it's only part of the motivation. So Circa's analysis of the problem quickly melts into sanctimonious nonsense:
Unfortunately two instances this month have necessitated Circa to work on this strategy, with shootings taking place in Nevada and Oregon. Circa decided not to name the deceased killers or lend credence to their homicidal actions by reporting on lurid elements that materialized. We don't think anything valuable was lost by this approach. Our updates focused on the victims and survivors, on steps taken that may have saved lives, and how communities gathered to mourn those lost.
In Oregon, OK, sure. Some kid shot another kid to death and wounded a teacher at school. Deprive an angry teen of attention, why not? We're not going to remember the difference between this one and the next one anyway.
But Nevada? In Nevada, the "lurid elements" were that the perpetrators assassinated two police officers, then reportedly shouted about "revolution" and covered the bodies with a Gadsden flag and a "swastika-stamped manifesto." There was explicit political content to the murders. One of the killers, Jerad Miller, had participated in the Bundy Ranch standoff—a fact that became known because the public learned his identity and the outlines of his motivations.
Here's the Circa coverage that Buxbaum proudly linked to:
A man and woman fatally shot two police officers who were eating lunch before walking to a nearby Walmart and killing another person. After a shootout with police who responded to the scene, the woman killed her partner and herself in an apparent suicide pact, police said. Their motive wasn't clear.
This is self-parody. Someone did something. Something bad. A terrorist act is reduced to something to be sad about—a generic source of pain to its victims, like an earthquake or tornado. In place of ideology, Buxbaum reduces the impulse behind mass murder to "the rantings of a crazed person" ... "an unhinged person" ... "disturbed individuals" ... "the mind and crimes of a maniac."
Sensitive news sounds an awful lot like apathetic news. Or outright ignorance. Circa wants you to know it cares so much about the victims, it's not interested in why they died.
[Image by Jim Cooke, photo via YouTube]


text:
oh-so-busy time leading up to the holidays
and all of the Ooh La Frou Frou girls
~ like you and me ~
(and the illustrated girls, of course!)
During these weeks, each Ooh La Frou Frou post
will be like little drops of holiday city glamour
to glimpse in on ...
and there will also be some
delightful free surprises
from Ooh La Frou Frou
sprinkled in occasionally
~ just for you! ~
stop by each week
for our little drop of glamour to
real-life Ooh La Frou Frou girl,
I do love Henri Bendel ...
and so do all of the
Ooh La Frou Frou illustrated city girls ...
so let me finish by saying ...
"Ohhhhhh, Henri Bendel ...
if you are ever in need of more
city girl illustrations,
give me a call ...
I'm your city girl!"
In closing,
just a reminder that illustrated city girl Cherie,
that appears in the snowglobe above,
also stars on the Ooh La Frou Frou Collection
holiday card entitled,
"Santa Baby" ...
This holiday card,
as well as the new "Christmas in the City" boxed holiday cards ...
are available now!
Till next Monday, darlings,
have a fabulous week!
Oh ... and keep warm because
baby, it's cold outside!
All Ooh La Frou Frou illustrations,
including Cherie in the Snowglobe and
all Ooh La Frou Frou Collection
card illustrations above are by:
the artist and creator of Ooh La Frou Frou
(c) Sandra Shelton Markwalder ~ All Rights Reserved.
To shop for
Ooh La Frou Frou Collection cards, simply go here.
Photo/Video Credit:
The three photos of Henri Bendel Windows via
Time Out New York Kids
Henri Bendel holiday 2011 video courtesy of Henri Bendel


text:
February 13, 2009
A recent study conducted by researchers in Japan found that an acid produced in the mouth because of gum disease might promote the progression of HIV, AFP/Yahoo! News reports. According to the researchers, the study, which will be published in the March issue of the Journal of Immunology, marks the first time a link has been discovered between gum disease and HIV, although previous research has linked gum disease with diabetes and heart disease. According to study author Kuniyasu Ochiai of Nihon University, butyric acid -- produced by a group of bacteria that causes periodontal disease --hinders an enzyme called HDAC, which blocks HIV from proliferating. Takashi Okamoto, molecular biology professor in central Japan's Nagoya City University, and Kenichi Imai, a research assistant at the university, also participated in the study.
Through in-vitro experiments, the researchers found that HIV quickly proliferated in two kinds of immune system-related cells after they were given culture fluid containing the gum disease-causing bacteria and butyric acid. Ochiai said, "Serious periodontal disease could lead to the development (of AIDS) among HIV-positive people ... although the probability largely depends on individual physical strength." He adds that there are "fears that even those [who] were unaware that they had contracted HIV could develop the epidemic once they have periodontal disease." The research team intends to confirm their finding in animal tests, Ochiai said (AFP/Yahoo! News, 2/11).
Back to other news for February 2009
Reprinted with permission from kaisernetwork.org. You can view the entire Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report, search the archives, or sign up for email delivery at www.kaisernetwork.org/dailyreports/hiv. The Kaiser Daily HIV/AIDS Report is published for kaisernetwork.org, a free service of the Kaiser Family Foundation, by The Advisory Board Company. © 2009 by The Advisory Board Company and Kaiser Family Foundation. All rights reserved.
The content on this page is free of advertiser influence and was produced by our editorial team. See our content and advertising policies.


text:
your bag
Your bag is empty.
Sorry, this product has sold out!
If you would like ARCHFASHION to try to and find it for you complete the form below.
Bec & bridge ja ja binx skirt in black the ja ja binx skirt is a power mesh body con midi skirt. Features include a raw cut hem line and a metal zip at centre back. The hem finishes at the knee. Model wears size 8 au / size 4 us 80% nylon 20% spandex


text:
Health Mate Infrared Sauna
Description: For 30 years, Health Mate has proudly served as the benchmark in the infrared sauna industry, innovating with the latest technology to provide quality infrared home saunas, ideal for deep relaxation and soothing comfort, as well as health and healing. Infrared saunas have been discussed and recommended by Dr. Oz and The Doctors for the many health benefits that they can offer. All of our saunas are completely free standing and can easily be implemented into your home.
Price: $3,650.00 to $7,200.00 Visit the Website
Spinner Blade
Description: The Spinner® Blade (MSRP: $1,995) kicks Spinning® workouts into high gear with the sleek, all aluminum bike combines user-focused features with a high degree of adjustability to deliver best-in-class performance for riders of all shapes, sizes and abilities. The Spinner Blade offers a precise fit and an amazing ride, year after year. The Spinner Blade is currently priced at $1,695 with free shipping and four Spinning DVDs for the perfect home workout package from Spinning.com.
Price: $1,695.00 Visit the Website
Revolutionary Indoor Cycle - Evo Fitness Bike
Description: Relay Fitness Group is revolutionizing the way people workout with the release of the Evo Fitness Bike, an innovative, indoor cycle designed to capture the natural feeling of a road bike while engaging the core in a full-body workout. Built on the foundation that fitness should be fun, the Evo Fitness Bike is easy to use for individuals of all fitness levels and delivers an authentic cycling experience. The Evo Fitness Bike utilizes a sway frame that articulates the body movement of a natural pedal, extending the reach of a cycling workout from the lower body to a complete body-pumping exercise. Innovation surfaces in the Orb™ Gear Drive, a gear drive system that utilizes no belts or chains. This type of planetary gear mechanism has never before been utilized in a fitness application. The internal flywheel and brake mechanism creates a true-to-life biking experience in a durable sleek product with less external moving parts, translating to substantially reduced maintenance needs and costs.
Price: $1,299.00 Visit the Website
Give The Gift Of Better Hearing
Description: Hearing health plays a critical role in people's overall health and well-being, which is why a hearing aid from hi HealthInnovations makes for a perfect gift for a loved one. The high-tech, custom-programmed hearing aids retail for $749 or $949 per device, which represents a significant discount compared to most competitor prices that can exceed several thousand dollars each. Giving a hearing aid as a gift is easy – simply call hi HealthInnovations at 1-855-523-9355 to order a gift certificate in any dollar amount. The gift giver will receive an email with a gift certificate code, which can be redeemed by the gift recipient following a hearing test performed by a health care professional. The hearing device will then be shipped directly to the gift recipient's home.
Price: $749.00 to $949.00 Visit the Website
PSiO Mind Booster 1.1
Description: The PSiO is a pair of glasses equipped with small earphones and chock full of high-tech electronics that use MP3 files to play synchronized sounds and uses light stimulation programs to which music and voice guidance are sometimes added. The technology is based on a very simple principle: distracting attention which is the source of stress and rumination, to lead users on a kaleidoscopic journey at the edge of sleep. Users are gently propelled into a state of consciousness similar to dreaming which has been known for over a half-century for its benefits for rejuvenation, memorization and information processing. The technology used in the PSiO is a combination of colored stimulation and pulsating beats at very precise frequencies, sometimes combined with bin-aural beats and with relaxing music and suggestive voices. The PSiO will sooner or later, be found in every household, on the night stand. It can be used by adolescents who lack energy or have trouble concentrating, students looking for a tool to speed up learning, and adults who need need it all including preventive purposes to counter issues caused by stress related to work overload. PSiO is not a medical device and does not treat or cure any disease. Not intended for use if you are epileptic or are photosensitive.
Price: $399.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Dashing" Gift Set
Description: Sonya Dakar's handsome, specialized skincare gift set for men. Featuring 5 manly essentials to keep your dashing someone looking sharp, this set includes The Bergamot Wash for quick and effective daily cleansing, the Triple Action Organic Scrub to buff and polish rough and dull skin, the Hydrasoft Cream for a perfect non-irritating aftershave, the age reversing Oxygen Eye Cream, and the Aromasol Mist for on-the-go hydration and toning. For Someone Dashing Gift Set Includes: Bergamot Wash Triple Action Organic Scrub - Irritation Aromasol Mist - Irritation Hydrasoft Lotion - Irritation Hydrasoft Cream Oxygen Eye Cream Free Jet Set Omega Almond Body Oil
Price: $348.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Timeless" Gift Set
Description: This is Sonya Dakar Skincare's ultimate gift for that always lovely, timeless someone in your life. Packed with 5 of our most captivating skin treatments, this age-defying set includes our luxurious UltraLuxe Nourishing Wash, Fresh Eyes to gently cleanse and protect the delicate skin around the eyes, Hydrasoft Lotion for lightweight hydration and instant glow, our Pore Minimizer to give skin a flawless, airbrushed finish, and our powerful Retinol Renewal for a nighttime solution that targets dead skin and hyperpigmentation. For Someone Timeless Gift Set Includes: Ultraluxe Nourishing Wash Retinol Renewal Hydrasoft Cream Pore Minimizer Fresh Eyes Free Jet Set Omega Almond Body Oil
Price: $327.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Flawless" Gift Set
Description: Give the gift that's a perfect 10 for a flawless friend. Sonya Dakar Skincare's ideal gift set for someone flawless includes the anti-oxidant rich Acai Wash, the deeply purifying Mud Lavender Mask, the skin-smoothing Deep Pore Clarifying Serum, the perfect touch of moisture with Hydrasoft Lotion, and full body sheen and nourishment with the Omega Hydrator. For Someone Flawless Gift Set Includes: Omega Hydrator – Verbena Cypress Acai Clarifying Wash Hydrasoft Lotion – Clear Deep Pore Clarifying Serum Mud Lavender Mask Free Jet Set Omega Almond Body Oil
Price: $314.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Radiant" Gift Set
Description: Know someone who lights up the room? Then you know someone radiant. This comprehensive gift set encourages head-to-toe glow with Red Grapefruit Wash to refine pores and deep clean, the nourishing, protecting, and time-released Seaweed Liposome Gel, the Hydrasoft Cream for intense moisture and softness, Bright Eyes to correct dark circles and puffiness, and Nourishing Oil with skin-smoothing Verbena for full body radiance. For Someone Radiant Gift Set Includes: Nourishing Body Oil – Verbena Cypress Red Grapefruit Wash Seaweed Liposome Gel – Maintenance Hydrasoft Cream Bright Eyes Free Jet Set Omega Almond Body Oil
Price: $314.00 Visit the Website
Indo Yoga Board
Description: The Indo Yoga Board is one of the most innovative yoga products available today and is quickly changing the way yoga is practiced. It is the original studio-based Yoga Board, designed to take yoga to the next level by taking traditional yoga and moving it onto an unstable environment much like the increasingly popular practice of Stand Up Paddle (SUP) Yoga or Paddle Board Yoga. The Indo Yoga Board allows for all yoga enthusiasts to experience this new form of yoga without the need for a stand up paddle board, a body of water or perfect weather. A unique feature of the Indo Yoga Board is the various levels of instability that accommodates all abilities of users from beginners to the most advanced yoga practitioners. Once the user has met the initial challenge in using the Indo Yoga Board on the rockers, additional instability can be added by placing three, easily adjustable IndoFLO® cushions under the deck. (NOTE: The IndoFLO® cushions are mouth inflatable and DO NOT REQUIRE A PUMP) The level of inflation of the three IndoFLO® cushions can be quickly adjusted to increase the instability further by adding air to the cushions or decrease the instability by taking air out of the cushions.
Price: $300.00 to $375.00 Visit the Website
No!no! Hair
Description: no!no! Hair uses Thermicon™, a technology that uses heat, but not light, making it safe for everyone, no matter the skin type or hair color. no!no! Hair is safe for use on the face, legs and arms and with consistent use gives long-lasting results. The Red Holiday no!no! Hair is sold now for $270 at www.trynono.com.
Price: $270.00 Visit the Website
Indigena Skin Fitness Kit
Description: Indigena Skin Fitness Kit includes an array of face & body products for athletic lifestyles.It includes Sea Veggie Face & Body Treatment, a food grade, hand harvested seaweed by the owner herself. Muscle Recovery Balm, a food grade land & sea based botanical cream to sooth muscles and even skin tone. Post Workout Sea Soak, a food grade seaweed based post workout soak that soothes muscles Labrador Tea Creme, an anti aging botanical based cream using Labrador Tea Extract, a potent antioxidant Smooch, a beeswax and sweet orange oil based lip balm using all food grade ingredients Lemon and Rosehip Shampoo , an aloe based botanical shampoo Nourishing Multi Purpose Lotion, an aloe based lotion for hair, face, and body Sea Veggie Face Lotion, a rich seaweed based cream for day and night. Rooibos Tea Cleanser, hydrating creamy cleanser,
Price: $249.99 to $279.99 Visit the Website
Description: This naturally exfoliating cleanser rejouvinates your skin without drying it out. It also imparts gentle, soft and smooth after feel to the skin. Witch hazel cleanses the skin, relieve tissue swelling and promote speedy cell regeneration Chamomile flower powder is anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiviral and antiparasitic. Almond and grape seed oils stimulate the production of collagen for smoother, more youthful looking skin. Merchant SKU: 353 Clean pores, remove dirt, oil & makeup, exfoliate without drying out skin. Cleanse, exfoliate and tone in just one step pH Balanced, Safe and Effective Made from plants not petro-chemicals All Natural Skin Care Fair-trade, cruelty free and vegan Ingredients: Aloe Vera Juice, Cold pressed oils of Almond & Grape Seed, Extract of Witch Hazel, Rose Water, Candelilla Wax, Oat Meal, Vitamin C, Plant Glycerin, Fuller's Earth, Soy Lecithin, Extracts of Licorice, Lime, Chamomile, Pineapple, Tea Tree, Comfrey, Thyme, Lemongrass, Orange
Price: $240.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Alluring" Gift Set
Description: Captivate that alluring someone with this 3-step mini gift set. These Sonya Dakar Skincare eye-catching essentials are coincidentally some of our must alluring products as well! The alluring gift set includes Enzyme Peeling Cream for an instant boost in radiance, our lightweight Hydrasoft Lotion for deep nourishment and balance, and our Omega-3 Repair Complex for everlasting glow. For Someone Alluring Gift Set Includes: Enzyme Peeling Cream Hydrasoft Lotion - Maintenance Omega-3 Repair Complex - Maintenance
Price: $204.00 Visit the Website
The World's First Continuous Heart Rate Sport Watch Without A Chest Strap
Description: MIO Alpha is the world's first performance-level, continuous heart rate sport watch you can wear on your wrist-no chest strap! It has been tested accurate even while you are running at performance speeds of up to 14.4 mph. Alpha uses Bluetooth® Smart technology to connect with compatible smartphones and sport and fitness apps, which open the door to a wealth of personal and social training tools. The sport watch also features user settable heart rate zones with visual and audible alerts. The Alpha's cutting edge electro-optical sensor detect blood volume in the wrist as it pulsates with the rhythm of the heart. An onboard motion detector and built-in noise filtration software compensate for the natural arm movements that typically interfere with the signal in similar devices. The Alpha's performance-driven design and sensor engineering enable accurate heart rate recordings even during motion-intense activities.
Price: $199.00 Visit the Website
NEW Anti-Aging Product Hits The U.S. Market - MitoQ
Description: MitoQ is a scientific breakthrough in anti-aging facial skincare cream that features an antioxidant 1000 times more potent than CoQ (a co-enzyme, functional molecule present in every cell in the body). MitoQ is the only topical cream proven to deliver ubiquinone (a molecule that keeps cells active and healthy) to mitochondria at levels shown to have an immense effect in rejuvenating the cells, encouraging the natural production of collagen and elastin and leaving skin looking radiant with a lit-from-within glow. MitoQ restores CoQ to youthful levels and supports optimal health of the cell and its function, effectively rejuvenating the cell, improving energy synthesis and significantly reducing concentrations of damaging free radicals. With the daily use of MitoQ, skin will become firmer as new and increased collagen reformats and strengthens the skin's structure. (MitoQ.com, $185)
Price: $185.00 Visit the Website
White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes Cirrus 3x Starter Kit
Description: Give the smoker in your life a gift of Health and Productivity! White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes, provides an alternative for tobacco smokers that allows for the nicotine fix and action of smoking without the dangerous cancer causing agents, unpleasant second-hand smoke and unsightly stain of tobacco. White Cloud Electronic Cigarettes, a guilt-free alternative to smoking and a purely nicotine-delivery device, are available in five strengths and 14 flavors catering to a wide range of smokers, from heavy nicotine users, to social smokers, to the smoker who is trying to quit. The Cirrus 3X Starter Kit included 3 Batteries, Chargebolt USB charger, AC and DC Adapters, 5 Packs of SmoothDraw Cartridges and 2-Year Premium Warranty
Price: $184.95 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Stunning" Gift Set
Description: This show-stopping trio is just the gift for someone stunning. Give the gift of full body beauty with our exfoliating body scrub, Vitafoliant, our deeply nourishing and luxurious Omega Hydrator, and our Nourishing Body Oil for super sheen. For Someone Stunning Gift Set Includes: Vitafoliant – Cara Cara Scent [Unique exfoliating treatment which also nourishes and renews the skin; A fusion of crushed bamboo, walnut shell and flaxseed slough away impurities] Omega Hydrator – Cara Cara Scent [Ultra-rich, anti-aging Organic Omega-3 Complex promotes healthy skin; Papaya supports cell turnover; Restorative shea butter and vitamin E help protect and condition; Provides skin with essential vitamins and nutrients; other ingredients leave skin smooth and supple] Nourishing Body Oil – Cara Cara Scent [100% natural, antioxidant rich, moisture-sealing; Packed with Organic Omega-3 complex, recognized for its regenerative benefits; Sweet almond and vitamin E oil strengthens skin cells while increasing elasticity]
Price: $183.00 Visit the Website
BREO INECK Neck Massager With Flexible Handles
Description: The Breo iNeck Neck Massager is a Breo patented product that relaxes the cervical vertebrae by kneading, pressing and massaging the pressure points on the neck. Using Shiatsu massage techniques, the iNeck helps ease tensed muscles, relieve stress, and fully relax the neck and shoulders. Its innovative design helps stimulate blood circulation and improve oxygen supply - to alleviate neck pain and stiffness, and improve sleep quality. MOTHER'S DAY ONLY PROMO PRICE - $149.99 FREE SHIPPING TOO!!! MSRP - $249.99 Features: •Shiatsu Massage ◦4 Massage Cycles to Choose From ◦High / Medium / Low Intensity Settings •Built-In Li-ion Battery Includes: •iNeck Unit •User Manual •Power Charger •Storage Case •Anti Hair-Clip Belt
Price: $149.99 Visit the Website
Custom Nail Solutions Artificial Nail Kits: The Top Beauty Gift For Lovely Ladies
Description: Custom Nail Solutions's revolutionary artificial nail kits give you beautiful, reusable, and non-chipping custom-fit nails guaranteed to never break. The nails are custom-fit from personal impressions, using dental putty, taken from each client's individual nail beds which are as unique as a fingerprint. The nails will fit no one but the woman who takes the impressions! With Custom Nail Solutions, you can have lovely salon-style nails on your own schedule and in the comfort of your own home. Custom Nail Solutions can be filed if the client would like to make any changes to her ordered length and shape. To prevent the yellowing and fading of nails, the nails contain UV light protection so you may tan in them. They are also antibacterial and antimicrobial. Custom Nail Solutions offers a customizable approach, as you can choose the nail length (Sport, Active, Fashion, Glamour, or Stiletto ranging from 3-8mm beyond your natural nail's end), the smile line (Classic or Deep) and shape (Oval, Square, or Squoval). Designs included French tipped or solid pink. You can also decorate the custom-fit nails with polish, nail wraps, and nail stickers without the risk of discoloration. Custom Nail Solutions kits retail for $139.95 at http://www.customnailsolutions.com/.
Price: $139.95 Visit the Website
Stemulation's Facial Serum
Description: Stemulation's Facial Serum uses revolutionary technology to invigorate the natural growth and reproduction of skin cells for those who want to diminish the appearance of wrinkles and aging skin. It contains powerful ingredients with deep nourishing properties that provide age-defying rejuvenation and smooth,radiant skin. Stemulation's Facial Serum also improves problematic areas by reducing the appearance of redness associated with common skin concerns and visibly evens out skin tones and hyper pigmentation.
Price: $135.00 to $240.00 Visit the Website
Must-Have World's Most Effective Xtreme Lip-Shaper System: Natural Pouty Lips In 2 Minutes!
Description: With Xtreme Lip-Shaper® System, you can now enhance the appearance of both the upper and lower lip together or separately. You can create the appearance of sexy luscious Single-Lobed or Double-Lobed lips! Xtreme Lip Shaper® System is small, attractive, and portable. It can be used anytime and anywhere. It is designed to be used hands-free so you can still work with your hands. Your lip enhancement session takes just two minutes and the look lasts for up to two hours! You control the appearance of your lip size. Xtreme Lip-Shaper® System can enhance your lips slightly or double to even triple your lip size without you spending thousand of dollars! At last, you can have the rich, full lips appearance of a movie star without the side effects of plastic surgery, injections, drugs, or chemicals.
Price: $130.00 Visit the Website
Sonya Dakar's "For Someone Delicate" Gift Set
Description: Try a little tenderness for that someone delicate. This gentle and nourishing mini gift set includes our soap-free Bergamot Wash for sensitive skin, our vitamin-rich and protective Seaweed Liposome Gel, and our refreshing Aromasol Mist for soothing tone and balance. For Someone Delicate Gift Set Includes: Seaweed Liposome Gel [Protects against environmental damage and free-radicals; Seaweed naturally detoxifies; Direct delivery of vitamins] Bergamot Wash [Washes away impurities while calming irritated and sensitive skin; Bergamot, tangerine and sweet almond extracts release help sooth skin while restoring elasticity; Leaves your skin feeling soft, pure and pacified] Aromosal Mist [Balances, tones and prepares skin for irritation relief; Promotes healthy cell renewal; Discourages acne, 100% natural & botanical]
Price: $129.00 Visit the Website
Improve Your Bust With Triactol
Description: Triactol is an all-natural bust serum that, with continued regular use, helps firm, lift and dewrinkle breasts while helping them fill out to their full potential. This product is ideal for any woman who is looking to improve the look of their bust - whether it be to fill out that new bikini or a mom looking to get her pre-pregnancy perkiness back. Whatever the need, Triactol is an addition to their beauty bag that will bring women confidence when it comes to their busts.
Price: $128.85 Visit the Website
LifeTrak Zone C410 Tracks And Syncs Your Steps, Calories, Heart Rate, And Sleep Data!
Description: The Zone C410 automatically tracks your activity during the day and night! Sleep, calories burned, steps taken and distance traveled are all recorded. Dynamic distance calibration is used for improved accuracy, while your sleep efficiency is automatically monitored based on actigraphy (micro movements). This advanced activity tracker is the only product in the marketplace to incorporate your heart rate into the calorie calculation, displaying your data right on your wrist. No extra parts or charging required! The Zone C410 can also sync to some of your favorite health and fitness apps using Bluetooth Smart technology. Bluetooth Smart Connectivity (using iOS 6 and higher) - Transfer data between C300 and smartphones - Gateway to the world of apps with our open API Automatic Tracking - All-Day Calorie Burn - All-Day Steps - Auto-Calibrated Distance Advanced Calorie Tracking - Proprietary calorie algorithm integrates heart rate and activity data to provide a full day's record of calories burned Dynamic Distance Calibration - Patented pace-based calibration algorithm dynamically adjusts stride length based on identification of walking, jogging and running motions Enhanced Step Filtering - Filters out false steps from step count
Price: $99.99 Visit the Website
Bodyblade® Classic Kit
Description: Bodyblade® is a perfect holiday gift for workout enthusiasts as it is unlike any other piece of exercise equipment. With the scientific application of vibration and inertia, it is designed as an ideal workout tool aimed at increasing your metabolism and improving body function and muscle definition. There is a variety of Bodyblade models that can be found online at Bodyblade.com including the most popular Bodyblade® Classic Kit. The functional kit comes with a Bodyblade Classic, an instructional wall chart and DVD to get started. The Bodyblade is also a great gift for the busy holiday traveler or at-home fitness enthusiast.
Price: $99.00 Visit the Website
Transitions Lenses
Description: Transitions lenses (www.transitions.com) are as clear as regular eyeglass lenses indoors and at night. Outdoors, they automatically darken as light conditions change to minimize glare, providing clear, quality vision while significantly reducing the discomfort of squinting, eye strain and eye fatigue. Transitions lenses also block 100% of harmful UVA and UVB rays, helping to protect the health and wellness of your eyes and the sensitive surrounding skin.
Price: $90.00 to $110.00 Visit the Website
Chella Brow Full-Fillment Eyebrow Treatment
Description: Full-Fill your dreams of fuller, healthier looking, more fashionable brows. Our advanced Prostaglandin-Free combination of proteins, peptides and amino acids condition sparse brows safely and gently. Fuller more beautiful brows frame the face, add definition and highlight your eyes. Perfect for anyone desiring thicker eyebrows or for those experiencing sparse or thinning eyebrows. Chella Brow Full-Fillment Eyebrow Treatment provides essential nutrients, proteins, peptides and amino acids which improve the appearance of brow thickness and volume, fortifying existing hair and minimizing future loss. Vitamin B-Complex – Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine HCl) and Vitamin B7 (Biotin) work synergistically to strengthen and fortify hair while helping to promote hair flexibility and durability. Saw Palmetto – A botanical extract found in many hair products to fortify hair and help keep it from breaking Thiotane (Ergothioneine) – Powerful amino acid which boosts oxygen uptake and cellular energy Milk Protein – Nourishes and moisturizes hair follicles Peptides – Help to provide the appearance of longer, thicker and stronger eyebrows Grape Seed Extract – Antioxidant which helps neutralize premature aging in the cells Jojoba Seed Oil – An intense moisturizing agent Glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) – Increases moisture in the hair follicle in a gentle, proven safe and effective prostaglandin free formula
Price: $90.00 Visit the Website
Chella Lash Full-Fillment Eyelash Treatment
Description: Nature, heredity, harsh cosmetics and damaging make-up techniques combine to reduce the long, luscious lashes that fringe our windows to the soul. Chella has formulated the perfect prostaglandin-free Eyelash Treatment to help restore the natural beauty of your lashes, while nourishing, conditioning, and "batting" away dry, brittle and non-existent lashes. Formulated with a clinically tested combination of amino acids, vitamins, peptides, bio-based molecules, and antioxidants, Chella Lash Full-Fillment Eyelash Treatment will improve the appearance of thin, sparse and short eyelashes. Chella Lash Full-Fillment Eyelash Treatment starts giving you thicker, lusher looking lashes in just 4 weeks. Peptides -Help to promote the appearance of longer, thicker and stronger eyelashes Vitamin B-Complex- Vitamin B5 (Panthenol), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), and Vitamin B6 work synergistically to strengthen and fortify hair while helping to promote hair flexibility and durability. Saw Palmetto- A botanical extract found in many hair products that may slow or reverse hair loss by neutralizing DHT Pumpkin Seed Extract- Deposits a protective film on the skin and hair to smooth and moisturize Quinoa - A seed which is full of amino acids, iron and vitamins which penetrate into the hair follicle Glycosaminoglycan (GAGs) - Increases moisture in the hair follicle
Price: $90.00 Visit the Website
The Lizard Electronic Cigarette Kit
Description: The Lizard Kit includes: (2)E-Cigarette Batteries,(2)E-Cigarette Tank, 5 Atomizers, Wall Adaptor(for home use), USB Cable/Charger,(5)A-Type Cartidges, and The Lizard E-Cig User Manual. The Lizard Kit has 2 batteries, so you will never be without a e-cigarette charged up and ready to go. The tank tips are easy to fill with with your favorite e-liquid, e-juice flavors. Charge your batteries with the wall adaptor, or plug into your computer with the USB adaptor. The replacement atomizers are included in order to ensure that your e-cigarette is always fully operational. Use the replacements as needed. The batteries are good for approximately 300 charges before they need replacing.
Price: $89.99 Visit the Website
ProDermagenix Advanced Anti-Aging Serum
Description: ProDermagenix Advanced Anti-Aging Serum uses state-of-the-art firming ingredients to reduce fine lines and wrinkles, age spots, dark circles, puffiness under the eyes and more. The serum achieves noticeable results you can see and feel with an advanced combination of skin tightening crystals, moisturizing agents and vitamins. Once applied, the serum stays smooth and flexible - and does not break or flake like some other brands on the market. ProDermagenix Anti-Aging Serum also mimics the mechanical action of a surgical facelift by gently pulling the skin tighter, which smoothes out the surface of the skin for a youthful, radiant appearance. Clinical studies have shown ProDermagenix helps reduce deep wrinkles by 50%, while some may fade completely. Study results also showed the serum to add more moisture to the skin, keeping it there for longer. Active Ingredients: Vitamin E - moisture Shea Butter - moisture Skin Tightening Complex - reduces fine lines & wrinkles. For a limited time, Splash readers can receive a FREE TRIAL! Click on the link to experience youthful beauty today!
Price: $89.95 Visit the Website
Rock 360
Description: Get those abs you always dreamed of with ROCK 360 – Rolling Core Kinetics! When you order this awesome package, you receive a 60-day complete in-home system with custom workouts for the ultimate core experience. All the workouts are available on the FREE ROCK 360 app for Android and iOS users. Whether you are a beginner or a professional gym rat, the ROCK 360 is your go-to workout machine! Get ready for abdominal-ripping workouts combined with the latest technology. ROCK 360 is the new and easy way to stay fit anywhere and anytime. Reinvent yourself and do a 180 with the ROCK 360 degree movement. Get moving!
Price: $89.95 Visit the Website
Fashion Jewelry, Powered By Shuzi (NVT) Technology
Description: Explore Shuzi's large selection of fashionable pendants, bracelets, rings, attractive sportswear and pet products. What makes Shuzi products so special is that each Shuzi product utilizes Nano Vibrational Technology (NVT); a breakthrough advancement in electro-migration and scalar induction techniques. Shuzi's (NVT) emits a subtle vibrational energy that resonates throughout the body on the cellular level to enhance and rejuvenate cells that have been compromised by the effects of physical, emotional and environmental stress. Simply put, Shuzi technology may help you reach your highest potential of energetic coherence and boosts your entire system for greater overall well-being. People who wear Shuzi products report experiencing one or more of these benefits: clearer thinking, increased energy, enhanced awareness, a sense of calmness, better sleep, enhanced mental focus, stamina, vitality and more. Results may vary with each person as the benefits are unique to that individual.
Price: $89.00 to $420.00 Visit the Website
Revitalize Your Skin With The Pulsaderm Cleansing Brush
Description: It's time to take your cleansing routine to the next level. This holiday, treat yourself or a loved one to the recently launched Pulsaderm, a groundbreaking facial cleansing brush that gently exfoliates the skin, leaving your face feeling and looking smoother than ever. The brush features three speeds and concave-shaped bristles that enable you to get to those hard-to-reach places. Reaching deep into your pores to eliminate makeup, oil, and dirt, the Pulsaderm fights blackheads and blemishes without irritating the skin. With three interchangeable brushes (Standard/Sensitive/Body), you can now cleanse according to your skin type!
Price: $89.00 Visit the Website
Activewear By Miami Fashion Designer Denise Cronwall
Description: Guided by a feminine aesthetic and a love for elegant curves, textures and accentuating details, I design for gracious women that like to express their elegance and style at all times. Given my Swedish and Argentine origin my design aesthetic tends to naturally combine a unique minimalistic Scandinavian influence with a touch of Latin warmth. In pursuit of creating truly unique and special garments, great effort is put into making sure that each one is crafted out of the finest textiles and by excellently skilled hands. The limited availability of the fabrics and prints selected add an element of exclusivity to all designs. All pieces are manufactured in the United States and are evidence of the quality of American Craftsmanship. Check out our newly launched Finch (Holiday) Collection! www.denisecronwall.com
Price: $88.00 to $136.00 Visit the Website
DO Naturals Diva Set
Description: Give the gift of natural beauty. Our loaded Diva Set will wow even the coolest gal. It makes the perfect present for birthdays, the holidays, Valentines Day or just because! You can create your own gift set of any combination of our Just Berry Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Moisturizer and Detangler. Formulated with Certified Organic Aloe, Sea Buckthorn, Pomegranate and Jojoba Oil, our luxurious line cleanses, hydrates and protects skin and hair gently yet effectively. Don't underestimate the power of pink! Add a trendy DO Naturals tote and our signature tumbler to keep her hydrated throughout the day.
Price: $85.00 Visit the Website
Prolab® Essential Whey
Description: Prolab® Essential Whey provides the foundational building blocks to help grow, recover and improve muscular performance. With 21 grams of lean muscle building protein per scoop, Essential Whey stimulates muscle growth and helps repair the damage inflicted to them during intense training. Prolab® is a widely recognized as a premier sports nutrition company that has been providing a comprehensive line of high-quality sports nutrition products since 1989 to professional and aspiring bodybuilders, elite athletes, and health-conscious individuals seeking a high degree of physical performance.
Price: $84.99 Visit the Website
Description: POE – Purity of Elements Preventative Kit is a balanced system to help prevent the visible signs of aging, protect against damage and maintain a youthful glow. KIT INCLUDES: o Super Charged Copper Serum (0.5 fl. oz.): This age-defying serum contains a powerful mineral element blend to help tone, tighten, increase elasticity and support collagen production for resilient and revitalized skin. o Copper Mineral Moisturizer (1.7 fl. oz.): Super-charged with a powerful mineral element blend, this lightweight, hydrating, revitalizing moisturizer helps improve the appearance of fatigued skin and combat the visible signs of premature aging. o Pumpkin Perfecter Enzyme Mask (2.56 fl. oz.): This detoxifying pumpkin enzyme gel mask naturally exfoliates to help improve skin tone and texture. o Eye Re-Treat with POE Peptides (.5 fl. oz.; full size): A retreat for the eyes, this hydrating eye cream with a powerful POE Peptide complex packs age-defying benefits to help combat fine lines and wrinkles. o Daily Purifying Polish (1.7 fl. oz.): This gentle face cleanser is packed with an antioxidant tea and berry blend and exfoliating micro-beads that help to gently sweep away dead surface skin cells, leaving skin soft, visibly healthy and radiant.
Price: $84.00 Visit the Website
USANA Health Sciences Sensé™ Basic Pack
Description: A perfect way to begin your journey to beautiful skin and a more natural, radiant you. This package contains the following USANA Health Sciences beauty items: Gentle Daily Cleanser, Hydrating Toner, Daytime Protective Emulsion, and Night Renewal Crème. Each item is specially formulated to give you smooth, moisturized, and clean skin so that you can face every day with a flawless complexion.
Price: $82.45 Visit the Website
Hand Speed Trainer
Description: The Hand Speed Trainer™ is specifically designed for athletes in virtually every sports arena to functionally train for maximum increases in Speed, Power and Performance. Functional training involves work against resistance so that improvements in strength directly enhance the performance of the athlete's sport specific required movements. Made of top grade, anti-bacterial neoprene the HST™ sleeve has two built-in performance slots holding streamlined weights of 4 and 8 ounces. The resistance can be adjusted from 4oz to 24oz in 4oz adjustments. The ability to increase the resistance of each HST™ insures consistent and safe training environments. The HST™ slides easily over the hand and fits securely onto the forearm providing a snug and comfortable fit, 2 inches above the wrist and 2 inches below the elbow. The HST™ allows you to move at your own pace against resistance that is functional for you, allowing you to challenge your muscles as your training routine becomes easier to perform. Functional training involves small increases in resistance to sport specific muscle groups. Start small, increase slow and watch your game reach new levels!
Price: $79.95 Visit the Website
Enhance And Thicken Your Eyelashes By Up To 72% With No Side Effects
Description: CITY Lash increases your lash line by up to 72% with no side effects, using clinically proven ingredients and the newest lash treatment technology. In less than 40 days, it stimulates eyelash growth and extends the natural life cycle of the lash, enabling older lashes to last longer while new lashes grow. Even for the most sensitive skin and eyes, CITY Lash is safe, natural, fragrance free, never tested on animals, and contains NO prostaglandin or paraben, which can damage eyes and skin. Some products also sting, and cause redness and irritation as well as discoloration of the skin and eyes. Using clinically tested SymPeptide™, CITY Lash can also be applied to thicken eyebrows. CITY Lash should be used twice daily on clean, dry skin at the base of your upper eyelashes and allowed to dry for several minutes. Then you can apply your normal makeup. Do not apply to your lower eyelashes or contact other skin areas. Applying once daily is acceptable but will delay the growth of longer lashes. Eyelashes typically have only a three-four-month life cycle. Retail $79 at CITYCosmetics.com.
Price: $78.99 to $79.00 Visit the Website
Chella Eye Cream Anti-Fatigue Formula
Description: This eye opening cream lifts lines, circles and bags while fighting dullness and dehydration. Penetrating micro-ingredients, dermal patch catalysts and circulation starters work on demand and de-age over time. Reduces Puffiness: Super ingredient Bio Skin Up stimulates circulation, decreasing visible puffiness. Brightens: High potency Vitamin C returns youthful radiance and reduces dark circles. Combats Crow's Feet: Amino Acids and Antioxidant Acai boost collagen production and fight damaging free radicals. Reduces Dark Circles: Peptides help strengthen the capillary walls under the skin beneath the eye preventing liquid from escaping which causes dark circles and puffiness.
Price: $75.00 Visit the Website
Chella Line Antidote Micro Fill Concentrate
Description: A wrinkle fighting force that employs the cutting edge to replace the needle. Line Antidote will temporarily "fill" as other actives work deep to ease the movements, contractions and reactions that make lines appear and become deeper. Physiological aging or repetitive movement wrinkles – undone! Immediate Reduction in the Appearance of Visible Lines: An exceptional blend of wrinkle-fighters that work on a multitude of wrinkle-forming mechanisms, filling, softening and relaxing wrinkles and lines as quickly as 24 hours. Results increase over time. Relaxed, Soft Appearance: Derived from Spanish lavender oil, active ingredient Lavandox works to relax and prevent deep face wrinkles increased by repeated muscular contractions. Full, Moisture Replenished Texture: Hyaluronic Filling Spheres penetrate and trap water in the superficial layers of the skin, resulting in a dramatic, smoothing effect.
Price: $75.00 Visit the Website
Hudson+Bleecker Basel Avion Cosmetic Case
Description: Modern and contemporary, Hudson+Bleecker's Basel Avion Cosmetic Case is like a work of beautiful art. Cater to your colorful eyeshadows and lipsticks with this eye-popping case. A fun place to store your most valuable makeup and beauty items, it features a four-piece brush holder and a discreet zippered side pocket for the toiletries you don't want the world to see. A detachable zippered pouch is perfect for toting touch up essentials.
Price: $74.00 Visit the Website
Harklinikken Hair Restoration
Description: Harklinikken is a series of hair restoration clinics located in Denmark, Germany, Dubai and now also in USA. The clinics offer individualized treatment for hair loss, based on proprietary products, pioneering techniques and unique treatment systems. The first Harklinikken was opened in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1992. The cornerstone in Harklinikken product treatment is a special customized liquid called an 'extract'. Extracts are mainly plant-based and also contain specific combinations of food source ingredients such as plant proteins and unique complexes of amino acids, minerals and fatty acids. All products are of the highest quality and are free from perfume, color and problematic preservatives.
Price: $70.00 to $100.00 Visit the Website
DO Naturals Gift Set
Description: Give the gift of natural beauty. Our DO Naturals Gift Set makes the perfect present for birthdays, the holidays, Valentines Day or just because! The set contains 5 full size bottles. You can choose one of each of our Just Berry Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash, Moisturizer and Detangler or mix and match. Formulated with Certified Organic Aloe, Sea Buckthorn, Pomegranate and Jojoba Oil, our luxurious line cleanses, hydrates and protects skin and hair gently yet effectively. Even after the gift is unwrapped, our handy box will be a fantastic addition to any room Use it to store supplies, books, bath products, you name it.
Price: $65.00 Visit the Website


text:
Now I should quickly add that I have wonderful friends I've known for decades but they're spread out all over the country. I also had experienced the all too familiar moving away of friends that is the hallmark of living in a transient area such as Washington, DC. So, along with having a design addiction, I think I was hoping blogging would fill a void.
My sincerest thanks to everyone who has visited my blog, left comments, emailed me and welcomed me as a visitor to their blog. Your kindness, humor and, of course, great talent for design, has made blogging more than I could have expected. Thank you! For all those Swedish bloggers who I visit and leave comments for in english - Tack så mycket!
In celebration of my 100th post, here are some caribbean design images. Back in 1989 when my interior design magazine addiction began (I remember it well!), I fell in love with British colonial furniture and the West Indies aesthetic. The image above is from the hotel Round Hill in Jamaica. The symmetry is wonderful. If this were a private home, imagine how cheery it would be to come home to it!
Designer India Hicks, image via Domino
Bob Greenspan, Orange County Register
Living etc.
Fustic House, designer Oliver Messel via Lime in the Coconut
The Blue Beach house by designer Phoebe Howard


text:
|The sign says closed. :-(
We got some glimpses of the Moon, and I jokingly said I'd try my Hogwarts spell [which worked once earlier in the season]. It's pretty simple. I flick the fingers of my left hand at the sky and say, "Clouds go away."
We laughed, not expecting it to work. I packed Orson Bradbury up in the car before total dark. Two of the volunteers and I shared 'Cannon', our name for the University of Oregon's 10" dobsonian telescope. Our newest volunteer entertained us with a story of a cattle mutilation he had witnessed -- which I'll tell you sometime soon -- when he was down in Arizona. He just moved up here from there and spent many years working for the National Parks. Yes, we like science, but we also share a like for weird.
Lo and behold, my spell worked. The sky cleared to almost perfection. We looked at all our favorite objects and shared them with the visitors. Our guests went home. I went into the 24 to hang and look through the big telescope the rest of the night. I fought the sleepies to stay up to see Orion and all its splendors. Well, ten minutes before it rose high enough to look at, the clouds came rolling back in. Like a huge black curtain, saying, "Good night and adieu until next May." Siiigh.
Just as sad, I had to return the magic eyepiece [the 11mm Nagler] to the kind volunteer who lent it to me for the summer. I've got to get my hands on one of those. It gave me views through my 8" dob which rivaled the 24". No lie.
At any rate, I did capture some photos of Jupiter through the 24. We didn't have a filter on, like we should have, so the glare made the pictures a bit blurrier than they otherwise might have been. Still, they're not bad. You can see Europa peeking up over Jupiter, a little left of center, looking a bit like a pimple. The red spot is also visible in the large band of red closest to Europa and just above center.
Can you believe I already miss it? I can't. I was so ready for the break, and have been going 200 mph since. Yesterday I had convinced Husband to go out with me last night, but the clear day turned into a cloudy mess. So, we didn't go out. He was able to fix my telrad, and rumor has it the holiday season could bring me a magic eyepiece of my very own. :D
Have a great weekend everybody!


text:
Got a Question? I've Got an Answer!
There's an exceptional amount of ingenuity within the development community. Each day, brilliant minds devise elegant solutions to seemingly insurmountable challenges that are multiplied with limited resources and complex realities on the ground.
An example of this creativity can be found in the Questionbox, devised by the non-profit organization, Open Box, which brings global intelligence into a small solar powered audio box that works to empower residents with knowledge even if the area lacks reliable access to electricity or if the user is illiterate.
Residents use the device by pushing a green button and asking their question through a solar powered microphone, the question is transmitted to an operator who searches for the information on the internet and then relays it back to the client.


text:
Brian Holm, Program Operations Manager of the Chemistry Machine Shop, recently placed first in the Men's 5 Jumping event of the 70th annual GOODE Water Ski National Championships. The Championships were held in August 2012 at Okeeheelee Park in West Palm Beach, Florida. Brian jumped a total distance of 142.00 feet, out-jumping the second-place finisher by 11 feet. Over the past decade, Brian has placed in the top ten in the National Tournament an amazing seven times. He is currently ranked #1 on the National Standings List and #1 on the World Standings List for Water Skiing in his age group.
Congratulations Brian!
Scores, daily recaps and photo galleries can be found at www.waterskinationals.com.


text:
Pass It To Arab [7 Min MiniDVD] (Arab From S.O.D.Money Gang Previews New Joints)
Pass It To Arab [MiniDVD] Arab Preview His New Joints!
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
From the creators of Red vs. Blue comes a machinima miniseries set in the world of "Shadowrun". Follow the intense yet comical adventures of the two opposing teams as they battle to control the re-emergence of magic into their world.
Click to create and send a link using your email application


text:
Aiming to add more locations, opponents and features to Skyrim, as well as make current locations more challenging.
Only registered members can share their thoughts. So come on! Join the community today (totally free - or sign in with your social account on the right) and join in the conversation.
More opponents added to the location.
Also, some landscape objects were repositioned.


text:
A brand-new translation of the world's greatest satirist.
With a signature style that is at once bawdy and delicate, as well as a fearless penchant for lampooning the rich and powerful, Aristophanes remains arguably the finest satirist of all time. Collected here are all 11 of his surviving plays-newly translated by the distinguished poet and translator Paul Roche.


text:
"They have great experience and they're proactive and creative."
– Chambers USA 2015
"They have great experience and they're proactive and creative."
– Chambers USA 2015
Latham helps clients secure committed financing for acquisitions of private and public companies in varied contexts and industries. Latham's global team combines practice expertise and market sensitive industry knowledge to provide clients a strategic edge in their deals.
Clients rely on Latham's demonstrated expertise for issues at every stage of a private equity investment, including:
Private equity firms gain efficiencies from Latham's capabilities as a "one-stop financing shop" for transactions, regardless of country, industry, or jurisdiction.
Latham's team approach means the same lawyers run the debt commitment papers, coordinate the finance-related provisions of the purchase agreement, lead both the bank and bond financings, and advises the portfolio company post-closing and through the exit transaction.


text:
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack has announced that the Farm Service Agency (FSA) will hold a public meeting in Washington later this month to kick off its effort to improve customer service through the use of updated technology.
The project, known as "Modernize and Innovate the Delivery of Agricultural Systems" (MIDAS) is an effort to update the farm program delivery system and provide better service to farmers and ranchers through Web-based technologies.
The updated technology will be deployed in FSA county offices, and is expected to transform the way FSA field staff delivers farm programs and benefits to producers served by more than 2,200 offices throughout the United States.
The meeting is designed to provide an understanding of the MIDAS project goals, strategy and approach to USDA senior level management, agency management, contract partners and FSA employees. The kick-off meeting, which is open to the public on the first day, will be in the Jefferson Auditorium in the USDA South Building, 1400 Independence Ave. SW, starting on June 29 at 8:30 a.m., continuing through July 1.
Modernizing USDA's business and information technology is part of Vilsack's goal to transform USDA into a premier organization of highly motivated, collaborative and mutually-supportive employees who are committed to creating an inclusive, diverse workplace environment that achieves high standards of performance and exceptional customer service.


text:
(c) Pocumtuck Valley Memorial Association, Deerfield MA. All rights reserved.
Contact us for information about using this image.
Edward Wirt was conscripted into the army in May of 1918. He was sent to Camp Devens in Ayers, Massachusetts, one of the sixteen training camps set up to instruct "National Army" troops and the only one in New England. (The National Army was the terminology used to designate units composed mostly of draftees.) There, he was assigned to the 76th Infantry Division, known as the "Liberty Bell" division for its unit symbol. The 76th had been forming at Camp Devens since September, 1917, but it had not yet gotten up to strength because of regular borrowings of troops by other, better trained, and equipped units. It was made up almost entirely of troops from New England. Apparently one of the first things that happened to Wirt was that he injured his ankle and he wrote this letter from the hospital. Edward Wirt was a native of Lowell, Massachusetts. His fiancée, Emily Gladys Bartlett, was born in Holyoke, Mass.
There are ninety letters from Mr. Wirt to Miss Bartlett in the PVMA collection; twelve of them are reproduced here.
top of page
Send an e-Postcard of this object
See Also...
WWI letter to Emily Gladys Bartlett
"The World's Work" - War Manual of the Great 1914 European Conflict
WWI Helmet of Lt. Henry N. Flynt
Home | Online Collection | Things
To Do | Turns
Exhibit | Classroom | Chronologies | My
About This Site | Site Index | Site Search | Feedback


text:
Cold Blooded: Son Stabs & Kills His Father In A Busy Market Area! (No One Calls Police)
"Ahmed lives with his mother age (20), the father who abandoned him as a child Salih yet Akkoyun (47) met with his son. Drinking tea and chatting for a while, father and son, then began to argue. In the meantime, the father Salih Akkoyun, wanted to get away from the situation. Followed by his father, Ahmet U., Imam Murat was attacked on the street. Ahmed quietly approaching from behind his father, started downloading a knife strokes. Aggressive son ( According to the information received from the event) "- @YungAlchemist -
Please click the "Report" button below if the video on this page is not working properly.
Comments will only be displayed by verified emails. No Spamming or Racism.


text:
Visit the farm animals, stroll through the forest with hiking and equestrian trails, museum, and creek. Seasonal farm tours may be arranged separately with advanced notice. For information, call 425-556-2300.
Farrel-McWhirter Amenities
At the end of SR520 onto Avondale Road, go approximately 1.25 miles. Turn right onto NE Novelty Hill Road. Go a quarter of a mile. Turn left onto NE Redmond Road. Go a half mile. Park is on the left and well marked.
To access arena parking: From the end of SR520 onto Avondale Road, go north approximately 1.5 miles, turn right on NE 116th Street and follow the park signs. Parking is limited; please carpool.


text:
ABB, New Berlin, Wis., recently secured a $29 million order from the U.S. Air Force. With $22 million of the funds, ABB will replace two 40,000 HP motor/drives with two new 69,000 HP AC ABB medium-voltage drives and motors at the Arnold Engineering and Development Center's (AEDC) Propulsion Wind Tunnel (PWT) facility in Tullahoma, Tenn.
"The project is turnkey, with ABB providing transformers, power converters, motors, switchgear harmonic filters, facility controls--and all construction and installation services," said Ram Bhatia, director of medium-voltage drives. ABB's new drives will work in tandem with two 83,000 HP fixed-speed motors to provide a maximum of 304,000 HP at 600 rpm to the tunnels' propeller fans.
"The drives add the ability to run the fans in adjustable-speed mode, or to start up and synchronize the two fixed-speed motors to run at a constant speed, depending on the test protocols and parameters," explained Bhatia.
A separate $7 million project will include replacing two 30 MW softstarters to start up a total of 18 27,000 – 52,000 HP synchronous motors at AEDC's Aeropropulsion System Test Facility.
ABB is the main contractor on the project. ABB Industrie AG, Switzerland, will provide the power electronics, and Cutler-Hammer Engineering Services will handle construction services.
In the photo, new drives/motors at the Arnold Engineering and Development Center's Propulsion Wind Tunnel Facility power propeller fans that drive wind through the tunnels at supersonic speeds for the testing of scale-model aircraft.


text:
We returned earlier this week from our Seaside trip to a nice warm greeting of a foot (plus +) of snow... and no power! Now, the power is on, the driveway shoveled, Emma is back at school for the day and things seem back to normal - I'm sitting in the kitchen working while beef is braising (Tuscan Braised Beef with olives and rosemary...) in the oven. Ahhh. One of the best parts of going on vacation is coming back to "real" life with refreshed enthusiasm for home.
I do think the abundance of "white stuff" (sand and snow) has thoroughly confused Emma. She absolutely loved playing in the sand and has now started to play with her bath water as she did with the sand - putting "handfuls" of it in her beach buckets... which, as you can imagine, doesn't work nearly as well with water as it does sand. We're going to go sledding tomorrow - we'll see how she takes to handfuls of snow!
My birthday is just a couple of days away and Mike surprised me with a new "fancy" lens for my camera to take on the trip. It is a 17-50mm f/2.8 - if that means anything to anyone. It sort of means something to me... I just know that it gives me a wider perspective, allowing me to shoot interiors and views that aren't so 'zoomed in'... but gives me the option to zoom in just like my old standby the 50mm. It was so fun to play with on the trip - my new favorite toy. Also, the f-stop (f/2.8) allows me to get that blurred bokah effect that I love.
This was the house we stayed in, "Savannah Sands." It was right on the beach - this is the view from the pavilion that leads to the beach by the house.
The bedrooms are on the lower level, each with access to the screen porch with rocking chairs. The middle level was the kitchen and family room, with double french doors onto a porch that looked out into the gulf. And... the top floor was an amazing 360 degree lookout.
The view from the kitchen balcony. That is the pavilion that leads to the beach.
We headed straight to the beach when we arrived - go good to breath that fresh salt air.
Daddy had to do a little tickling to cheer Emma up - she didn't quite "get" the beach yet.
All better. Emma's Mimi and Papa came with us - aka, Mike's parents. Here she is smiling with her Mimi!
Walking in from the beach - that is the house on the left. This shot really gives you a feel for how idyllic and beautiful Seaside is.
We went to the Shrimp Shack for lunch - they were featuring "Royal Reds" which were very special shrimp that were so tender and tasted like lobster. They were amazing.
Emma and I at the shopping area in the village. Everything is within walking distance - this area was literally 1 block from the beach/our house.
Next we went by the former Inn by the Sea where we got married - in this very spot.
Humble beach homes...
Emma needs these!
Post Office in the town center...
This wasn't really our "getaway" vehicle. We just found it parked here and hoped on for a pic!
As I said, Emma loved picking up the sand by the handful and putting in her buckets. She can't even be persuaded the look at the camera.
Baby toes in the sand : )
Mike and I went to Bud and Alley's for the sunset...
A Seaside tradition.
Then out for some pizza - a delicious Salami, Fresh Mozzarella, Basil, Chiles & Honey Pizza. I'll be recreating this at home, for sure.
The perfect way to end a beach day. I love casual meals when we're on vacation... I literally had my feet up.
Stay tuned for Part II tomorrow!


text:
Dōgen's Extensive Record (Paperback) - Foreword
There is a principle in Zen Buddhism that for our practice to be alive and relevant to the actual problems of our current suffering as sentient beings, we must go beyond the previous ways the tradition has gone beyond itself. Here in this wonderful translation of the Extensive Record, we have a separate transmission that goes beyond the Zen tradition of separate transmissions beyond the Buddhist scriptures. Now, thanks to the great and loving efforts of two devoted students of Eihei Dōgen, we are challenged by this vast pile of precious records from our brilliant ancestor. These are records of his repeated attempts to free his self-expression from the Chinese Zen tradition of trying to leap free of the Buddhist tradition. In the face of this tradition, how are we going to study this oceanic record without damaging the living spirit that brings us to this text in the first place? One possibility would be to close the book now. But if we avoid reading it, how will we develop our skill as escape artists? On the other hand, if we do read and study these dusty old records, how will we avoid becoming like Huangbo's "dreg slurpers"?
In reading this text, we can see how our Lofty Ancestor ingested, transformed, and became a new expression of his own Dharma nourishment. We can observe how his study chews up the records of his own ancestors and completely or incompletely digests them. We can see how his process of meditative digestion turns the old stories of the tradition into warmth, Dharma protein, and waste products. Or do we suppose that the Ancestor is so great that he completely burns up the tradition, with no waste products?
If we just sit by and watch while not participating in the dynamic way that Dōgen leaves the tradition behind in the dust, the dust will engulf our present generation. We must gratefully receive these records into the furnace of the ancestors' samādhi and let them be completely burned up, thus giving off their great sweetness and light.
The cooking of the ancestors' samādhi is demonstrated on every page of the Vast Record of Eihei. For example, in Dharma hall discourse 503 of this marvelous translation, we hear that a monk asked the great Chinese master Yunmen, "What is Buddha?" Yunmen then stands on the Buddha's shoulders, leaps, and says, "A dried piece of shit." Then Dōgen's master, Tiantong Rujing, going beyond Yunmen, composed a verse saying:
Yunmen took a shit from the opposite end,
Upsetting Gautama, like an acupuncture needle in a painful spot.
We need to see the ocean dried up clear to the bottom,
To know the person dead, without remaining mind.
Then our great Japanese ancestor, going beyond his master, says:
Today, I, Eihei, would like to continue this rhyme:
How could myriad activities lead to this careless nature?
When Buddha was sick, Jīvaka offered a needle.
Even if we see the ocean dried up without any bottom,
Who can clarify the person dead, without a mind remaining?
Now it's our turn. Do we have a fresh needle to offer? Are we in the West ready to enter this process and make our contribution to this tradition of transcendence of tradition?
Out of deep gratitude for our living tradition, I am not going to study this text any further without wholeheartedly vowing with each reading to express myself in such a way as to stand on the shoulders of this record and leap beyond it, thereby beginning to repay the boundless kindness and compassion that has gone into its creation, preservation, and new translation. How about you? Will you join me in this vow to thoroughly study and continuously refresh this tradition of endless transcendence?
Nine bows,
Tenshin Zenki Reb Anderson
Senior Dharma Teacher and former Abbot
of San Francisco Zen Center
How to cite this document:
© Taigen Dan Leighton and Shohaku Okumura Dōgen's Extensive Record (Wisdom Publications, 2010)
This selection from Dōgen's Extensive Record by Taigen Dan Leighton & Shohaku Okumura is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported License.
Based on a work at http://www.wisdompubs.org/book/dōgen's-extensive-record-paperback.
Permissions beyond the scope of this license may be available at http://www.wisdompubs.org/terms-use.


text:
If you're page doesn't automatically refresh, please click this link.
The Ro-Mac Design Center, located inside our Leesburg Store, is a state of the art residential drafting department. We combine cutting-edge drafting technology, knowledgeable salespeople, and our showroom to offer you an unrivaled experience in the designing process.
Our modern drafting technology gives you the ability to view your project in a 3-dimensional format and take a virtual walk-through; allowing you to gain a strong understanding of what the final product will look like. Our knowledgeable sales team is able to provide you with information and answer any questions you have. Our showroom gives you the hands-on experience with the items to be implemented in your project.
We have the capabilities to design a wide range of residential projects as well as storage facilities. Whether it be a new home, addition/remodel, pole barn, or storage building--we have you covered. We provide a full set of engineered plans, which are required to obtain your building permit. You can feel safe in knowing our plans meet all applicable state and local building codes as well as all hurricane regulations.
Contact us to schedule an appointment for a free consultation.
700 E. Main St. Leesburg, FL 34748


text:
Prices, specials, features and availability subject to change.
We don't just rent apartments. From the moment you walk through the front door you'll feel the comfort and security that makes our residents happy to call us home. Cutting edge amenities, meticulously-groomed grounds, and a dedicated staff contributes to a higher standard of living. Convenient shopping, award-winning schools, local museums and parks are all close at hand, with sponsored activities to develop new hobbies while getting to know your neighbors.
Our lease terms are: 12 months, 13 months (Please note that lease terms may vary, are subject to change without notice, and are based on availability. Inquire with property staff for complete details).
Dogs Allowed. Call for service animal policy.
229 units
Contact Propertyor call
I love Legacy Village it is such a beautiful community and the staff is so friendly!
February 08, 2018
Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:30pm
Saturday: 10:00am-5:00pm
Sunday: 1:00pm-5:00pm
Charter Properties Inc.
Your message has been sent. This property will be saved on My Saved Properties.
Don't have a Rent.com account? Create one.
Creating an account allows you to acccess your saved and contacted properties on any device. Already have an account?
Log In
We are experiencing technical difficulties at the moment. Please try again later.


text:
When Diione Murch started noticing unwelcome changes in her daughter's fifth-grade schoolwork, she knew she had to push back.
When Diione Murch started noticing unwelcome changes in her daughter's fifth-grade schoolwork, she knew she had to push back.
Earlier in 2013, Murch didn't think twice about the impact of Common Core during its gradual implementation process.
"We love our school, we love our teachers that are at the school and we didn't think it would have a huge impact on our students," Murch said. "We didn't see where the change would come."
But the start of the 2013-2014 school year proved to be different – and more difficult – than expected.
"Within like three days, my kids' work coming home was just completely different," Murch said. "I started talking to other moms and I started listening to what the Common Core was and how it was impacting the kids ... You could feel the pressure."
By October 2013, Murch, and fellow mom Bree Wakefield, knew they had to make some changes of their own. They decided a new school was the answer.
Murch and Wakefield, along with other concerned parents in the area, began having monthly meetings regarding the forthcoming school, where conversations covered what the school would look like and what the parents wanted for their children.
"The catalyst was, I think, seeing the change in the school," Murch said. "And then coffee."
The group of moms used Foundations Christian School in Horseheads as a model.
Opened in partnership with Grace Church of the Nazarene in 2012 as a part-time Christian school for 3- and 4-year-olds, Foundations Christian School expanded greatly during the 2013-2014 school year due to increased public interest.
"Somebody has done this in Horseheads with really the same idea," Murch said. "Her pastor allowed her to open a preschool, and then the next year she went to pre-K through eighth grade because there are so many people who are interested in something different."
King's Way Academy – the moms' chosen name for their new school – would also be opened in partnership with a church: Grace Community Church in Corning.
"We're partnering with them, but it's not a Grace Community-exclusive thing," Pastor Allen Snapp said. "We're partnering with the vision they have in their heart."
As the brainchild of Murch and Wakefield, along with two other moms, Jennifer Burdick and Stacy Sassaman, King's Way Academy will officially open for the 2014-2015 school year. The school currently has 13 enrolled children, ranging from pre-K to eighth-grade students – 11 of which belong to the four founding mothers and Snapp. The moms hope to have 25 students total for the upcoming school year.
"We think (25) is manageable, and then after that we hope to continue to grow," Murch said. "But we think that's a really great starting point, especially for the style of education we're looking to do, which would be those multi-age classrooms."
According to Burdick, the school will use a Christian, home school-based curriculum known as the Charlotte Mason Method, which focuses on educating the whole child, not just his or her mind.
The home school-based curriculum lends itself to King's Way Academy's goal of having smaller, multi-age classrooms, which the school's founders believe is essential to the learning experience.
"When you're able to have such small numbers, we can really get to know our students and we can really get to learn what they're passionate about," Burdick said. "We believe that God has a plan for each child and a purpose and this way we can discover what that is and help them achieve that."
Housed in a large maroon building at 580 W. Water St. in Painted Post, King's Way Academy will host children from September through June with an 8:45 a.m.-3 p.m. school day. King's Way Academy will follow the Corning-Painted Post School District calendar, with the exception of half days and conference days.
While it has taken a lot of thought and even more planning, Murch and the other moms are confident that King's Way Academy will become another respected option for education for children from pre-K through eighth grade.
"We're just excited because we feel that this has definitely been God-led; none of us started out the school year thinking we'd start a school," Murch said. "Just being able to model for our kids what to do when faced with a challenge and how to respond to that challenge; I'm just thrilled about getting to do that with the people here."
For more information on King's Way Academy, visit the school's website at www.kwawarriors.org, email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call 438-2908.