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Saturday, August 22, 2009
50 comments:
- Bobby Pontillas said...
Haha! I love it!
- August 23, 2009 at 12:39 AM
- Andrew Murray said...
ha, dino-express, nice job :)
- August 23, 2009 at 6:58 AM
- Sean Covernton said...
Fabulous! Stegarsaurus was my favorite non-carnivorous dino when I was a lad.
- August 23, 2009 at 11:20 AM
- Jason Newkirk said...
your art is great stuff man! impressive.
- August 23, 2009 at 12:47 PM
- Mike Jones said...
Just brilliant Mr Jack!
- August 23, 2009 at 5:34 PM
- Wayne B. Medina said...
flippin awesome!
- August 23, 2009 at 8:44 PM
- Ryan Green said...
Nice stegosaurus!
- August 24, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- RAWLS said...
I wish my mail came like that!
- August 24, 2009 at 9:53 AM
So very awesome. Love your work.
- August 24, 2009 at 2:57 PM
- Jason Curtis said...
Vespa should use this image for the cover of their 2010 brochure!!
As usual, your work blows me away. Your characters always draw me in (no pun intended) and the story you tell with each of your images keeps me lingering around for awhile, letting my imagination run wild with the scene you've created.
- August 24, 2009 at 3:01 PM
- Draw Monkey said...
Haha, sweet. Looking good bud.
- August 24, 2009 at 4:49 PM
- justdoodleit said...
Such a humorous drawing! Sweet.
- August 24, 2009 at 6:00 PM
- Dapper Dan said...
Your design work is fantastic! The energy, style and form are all top notch. Thanks for swingin by my page, it's greatly appreciated :)
- August 24, 2009 at 8:08 PM
- Schmiddy said...
Hey Colin, nice blog man, great style - wicked draftsmanship... BOOKMARKED!!
- August 24, 2009 at 9:40 PM
- michael robertson said...
fantastic! your drawings are so fresh and beautiful.. .hope we don't have to wait as long for the next one.
- August 25, 2009 at 8:58 AM
- victoriaying said...
So cute!
- August 25, 2009 at 9:59 AM
- Randeep Katari said...
Colin! Thanks so much for the comment man!
Hope you're doing well - let me know if you want to meet up for coffee sometime - I added you to my gmail chat.
- August 25, 2009 at 1:11 PM
- Sadie Figueroa said...
Awwwwwwww...I"m so loving this piece!!!:D
- August 25, 2009 at 1:34 PM
- B! said...
very fun! nice work!
- August 26, 2009 at 4:02 AM
- Bec said...
Heya, thanks for the comment! I love your work, so darn cute and all 'round entertaining. I've always had a soft spot for kids wearing paper hats. Can't wait to see more
- August 26, 2009 at 8:47 AM
- R.Dress said...
- August 26, 2009 at 9:19 AM
- Tel Coelho said...
That's AMAZING!!!
- August 26, 2009 at 10:21 AM
- Rocca said...
Wow! Your style is amazing! I really like!
Big Hugh!
- August 26, 2009 at 3:38 PM
- Kevin Mcleod said...
This one made me smile for hours. simply for the way you handled drawing the scooter. I have on my drawing board and wastbasket hundred of failed scooter drawing for a idea of mine and you look like you made the scooter so effortlessly. Thanks for inspiring me to go and doodle the blank page again!
your fan Kevin
- August 26, 2009 at 9:39 PM
- joonasjoonas said...
wonderful!, could be from a childrens book
- August 28, 2009 at 1:33 AM
- Chris Muzyka said...
Sweet designs man. I really dig that style.
- August 28, 2009 at 11:19 PM
- voz said...
Super! The facial expressions are perfect. And the side mirrors are a nice touch too.
- August 31, 2009 at 7:26 AM
- Jmontiel said...
Haha. I love this illustration!!
Great works!
- September 2, 2009 at 4:54 AM
- kelly said...
Yes, red scooters are the bomb!
awesome stuff dood!
- September 3, 2009 at 9:37 PM
- Owen Flanagan said...
Excellent illustration Colin, the colours are brilliant.
- September 4, 2009 at 11:56 AM
- Jose Thomas said...
Expansive!! very funny and great work!!
- September 4, 2009 at 11:12 PM
- Munchanka said...
Awesome! I love the attention to all the little details like the pins on the Stego's satchel. Great stuff!
- September 5, 2009 at 11:14 PM
- Lindsay said...
i love the dinosaurs swoopy lines... he's so fun.. i wish i had a dinosaur to ride. your stuff is AWESOME!!!
- September 7, 2009 at 8:39 PM
- Jan March said...
Hey Colin
You've come a long way kid! I'm glad that you followed your dream and passion for animation. Your drawings are fantastic! Say hi to your mom for me...
- September 9, 2009 at 6:15 PM
- Octavio E. Rodriguez said...
Very cute.
- September 15, 2009 at 10:15 AM
- Sabrina Alberghetti said...
very 'danny and the dinosaur'
- September 17, 2009 at 2:33 PM
- Amin said...
amazing style !
- September 19, 2009 at 1:47 AM
- Rosanna P. Brost said...
Very cute! I love your style, it's very inspiring. Reminds me of the cool oldschool Disney movies like Robin Hood.
Thanks for coming to our 2nd year digital class. It was really interesting and you gave some excellent advice.
- September 25, 2009 at 1:27 PM
- Chelsea said...
Hey! It was really awesome meeting you today, thanks for coming in to our digital class. :D
I love your work! (:
- September 25, 2009 at 5:47 PM
- Shanna said...
Hi Colin, thanks for coming in to talk to us today, inspirational stuff!
- September 26, 2009 at 1:56 AM
- Courtney Garvin said...
ditto the last three comments colin, thanks for all the great insight :)
- September 26, 2009 at 5:08 PM
- Abz said...
very nice .... keep on updating!!!!
check out my last post. :) tell me what u think of the series :D
- September 27, 2009 at 10:49 AM
- Peach said...
i love your style. it was great to meet you in class last friday. Seeing you work in sketchbook like that gave me a whole new perspective on the program.
- October 1, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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Well Scene One just had quite the little journey starting last Tuesday when we rented out two hybrid Priuses and drove those bad boys straight from Orlando, Florida to Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia. The occasion was BroStock 2008, a Liquid Force houseboat gathering and party on the lake last weekend. Our hosts were the Reeder brothers (Tommy and Brian), and we couldn't have done it without them. Those two were born and raised in those beautiful hills and cool water of the great state of Virginia, so pretty much we had the best tour guides possible. They were even stopping off the side of the road on the way up and showing us winch gaps! In "Team Fire" a.k.a. the red Prius, we had Keith Lant, Roland Lugo, and myself. The brothers Reeder cruised in "Team Ice" a.k.a. the blue Prius. After nearly 12 hours of driving (through the middle of the night), we arrived at the lake around 9am. From there, it was all about the chillin'. We met up with the Liquid Force team later on, who I really got to say is pretty great, and they rented out a house for the first few days for the team to stay at until the houseboats were ready for the weekend. An event like this one was super low-stress on the riders and people involved. You could tell everyone was just looking to relax and take it easy, and that's pretty much what happened (until the partying began at night). The easy-going atmosphere was perfect to attract newcomers to the sport and to keep a smile on everyone's faces.
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As far as actual wakeskating went the whole weekend, the most important thing to know is how hard Danny Hampson shredded during a contest intervention period. I'm pretty sure Danny walked down to the dock not even upon his own will, but rather was the victim of the flying whims of an intangible spiritual magnet coming from deep within the lake, summoning him to grab his gnar bar and make some magic happen. Danny got pretty footloose and fancy free within a mere three passes, sticking crazy wake to wake lines first try, like a heelside late front big to switch heelside late front shove to heel front three, then turning around and stomping the crap out of the cleanest late front 3 shove wake to wake that he claims he has ever done. It was truly an honor to witness such talent in action. Thank you, Danny.
As far as the rest of the trip, well there was lots and lots more hanging out and "dancing with the stars," as I like to call it. SML pumped it up pretty hard and heavy, and we couldn't thank her enough. Here's to next year.


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Funny story -- the Democrats ran an ad, the entire substance of which is John McCain in his own words:
The Republican National Committee is suing to keep it off the air, calling it "false and defamatory."
I'm not a lawyer, but can it possibly be defamatory to simply air McCain's own, unscripted views?
(Note: McCain and his apologists are now claiming that he didn't mean he wants to stay fighting in Iraq for a hundred years, but to stay in another, hypothetical Iraq, where there's no fighting and we're basically just hanging out and drinking lemonade. I agree -- I'd like to find that Irag and go there, because it beats the hell out of the quagmire we're in right now.)
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Funny story -- the Democrats ran an ad, the entire substance of which is John McCain in his own words:
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No, unless the quote is presented in a way, i,e, out of context, that the presentation alters the content of the words spoken.ReplyDelete
You, know, like Hillary's "I'm f__ing Obama" video making the You Tube rounds...
The problem is the American public only has a 5 second attention span so stuff like this works. Just like the Rev Wright excerpts. Am I being way to cynical if I were to say we are a nation of Homer Simpsons? Although I hope we can snap out of it long enough to make some changes this election year.ReplyDelete


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Justo served his country as a Combat Engineer and a Bridge Carpenter in the United States Army during WWII in Ardennes, Rhineland, Central Europe and France, where he received one Service Stripe, four Overseas Service Bars, EAME Campaign Medal with three Bronze Stars, Good Conduct Medal and Victory Ribbon. Justo Rodriguez married Lydia Martinez, who died on Dec. 11, 2002. He worked as a custodian for the First United Methodist Church in Port Lavaca, Texas for 27 years. He also did gardening and yard work. Justo was a man after God's own heart. He led a simple life. Justo belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Port Lavaca, Texas.
Justo is survived by a son, Alfonso Rodriguez (Paula Morgan) of Noblesville; six daughters, Mrs. Tim (Guadalupe) Ryder, Marion, Nasaria Weaver, Wabash, Mrs. Michael (Eduvina "Edwina") Keen, Wabash, Marina Ross, Wabash, Mrs. Roy (Olga) Galvan, Gas City, and Mrs. Elix (Elva) Brewer, Carrollton, Texas; 13 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He was also preceded in death by a sister, brother and half-brother, along with his parents.
Funeral services were Dec. 20 at McDonald Funeral Home with Pastor Tim Prater officiating. Burial followed in the LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery in LaFontaine with Military Honors.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.


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For those of you haven't been following the hit and run case in which local cyclist and bike racer Louis Deliz was hit and left for dead on the road by a young drunk driver, hospitalized for 49 days with severe injuries, the verdict came out yesterday. Alex Thompson of Bikeside has the first write up, and sadly, like the vast majority of cases that victimize cyclists, even if the driver is at fault, fails to render aid and then flees the scene, the justice system goes limp. The Mandeville case got a lot of attention, but it's quite exceptional when a driver gets a real punishment for road crimes against cyclists. Anyone who reads Bob Mionske or the Tucson Bike Lawyer blog will have read countless cases of double standard treatment of cyclists by the law at every level of the legal system, all around the Country. In this case, for Louis Deliz, like most cyclists who become victims, the punishment for shattering a persons bones, nearly taking their life, and cowardly running away, is a slap on the wrist.
The prosecution offered Mahdavi a plea of 1 year in jail and 5 years probation. Instead, Mahdavi's defense submitted a memorandum of disposition, effectively falling on the mercy of the court, and allowing the judge to sentence Mahdavi without trial. Fox offered the far lesser sentence, with a variety of self contradictory justification. Sometimes calling the collision an "accident" – implying that there was no intent without explanation – Fox explained how he considered a 1 year, 6 month, then a 4 month, and finally a 90 day sentence in County jail. Finally, he explained, he settled on no jail time at all (or 1 day for each count, but 1 day also credited for each count.) [Bikeside]
So there you have it, Celine Mahdavi, an SUV driver who nearly took a life, gets off easy. If you're young and drunk, and have parents that can afford a good lawyer, you can drive around ruining other people's lives and only have to worry about doing 90 days of community service. This an outrage, and there is rumblings of bringing Critical Mass or a staged protest to Beverly Hills to express that outrage. If I hear anymore on that, I'll pass along the info.
As Alex pointed out in the comments, most hit and run drivers get away, and when they are caught, they don't always go to prosecution, and when they finally are prosecuted, punishment is often generously forgiving. So when do we get justice, only a fraction of a fraction of a fraction of the time. Where is the disincentive to hit and run drivers in this system? It's also disturbingly common to discover after the fact that in fatal collisions, the driver responsible has a laundry list record of past vehicle crimes that were forgiven, and they kept getting behind the wheel again, and ultimately ended up killing eventually. At some point we have to start revoking people's privilege to drive if we want any hope of bringing down our annual 40,000 American road deaths.
I'll finish with one of my favorite quotes of Tom Vanderbilt, "It's far too easy to get a license and it's far too difficult to lose one."
For more back story on the case, here are all the Bikeside links that have been following the case:


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My area of research is focused on "personalized therapeutics," i.e., the use of biomarkers to determine proper selection and dosing of drugs to maximize efficacy and minimize adverse reactions. Many future drugs will require biomarker testing prior to use on individual patients and clinical trials are needed to validate their use. In the area of pharmacogenomics, we are interested in drug dosing studies for warfarin, irinotecan, tamoxifen, phenytoin and lipid lowering drugs. We are also performing research on validating novel protein markers for cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, acute coronary syndromes and heart failure.
Selected Publications
- Wu AHB, Drees JC, Wang H, VandenBerg SR, Lal A, Henner WD, Pillai R. Gene expression profiles identify the tissue of origin for metastatic brain cancers. Diagn Pathol 2010, 5:26-32.
- Wu AHB, Lorizio W, Tchu S, Lynch K, Gerona R, Wuyang Ji, Ruan W, Ruddy KJ, Desantis SD, Burstein HJ, Ziv E. Estimation of tamoxifen metabolite concentrations in the blood of breast cancer patients through CYP2D6 genotype activity score. Breast Cancer Res Treat 2012,133:677-83.
- Wu AHB, Gerona R, Armenian P, French D, Petrie M, Lynch KL. Role of liquid chromatography-high-resolution mass spectrometry (LC-HR/MS) in clinical toxicology. Clin Toxicol 2012;50:733-42.
- Wu AHB. Drug metabolizing enzymes activities versus genetic variances for drug of clinical pharmacogenomic relevance. Clin Proteom 2011,18:12-21.
- Ky B, French B, McCloskey K, Rame JE, McIntosh E, Shahi P, Dries DL, Tang WHW, Wu AHB, Fang JC, Boxer R, Sweitzer NK, Levy WC, Goldberg LR, Jessup M, Cappola TP. High-sensitivity ST2 for prediction of adverse outcomes in chronic heart failure. Circ Heart Fail 2011;4:180-7.
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- 2002 American Assoc for Clinical Chemistry Outstanding Contributions to Education Award
- 2005 IVD Technology's Top Ten Persons in the IVD Industry
- 2005 AACC Connecticut Valley Section, Seligson-Golden Award
- 2006 Meyer Bodanski Visiting Professor of Pathology, University of Texas Medical Branch
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- Pharmacogenomics
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Not many coupon clippers know you can use a store coupon and a manufacturer's coupon at the same time.
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Valley View Elementary School recently held fundraisers to benefit the
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Did board of education complete an exhaustive search?
Before I begin let me offer two disclaimers.
The first is I think Donny Poston is a fine, Christian man. My next disclaimer is my children attend the Christian Academy of Campbell County.
That being said the Campbell County Board of Education didn't appear to conduct a truly exhaustive search in its quest for the next director of schools.
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One of my favorite quotes about educators is by the late historian, Henry B. Adams, who once said, "A teacher affects eternity - he can never tell where his influence stops." Of course, "he" and "his" are gender-neutral.
National crime victims' rights week is this week. There are many layers involved once a crime occurs.
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Colic is commonly described as a behavioral syndrome in neonates and infants that is characterized by excessive, paroxysmal crying. Colic is most likely to occur in the evenings, and it occurs without any identifiable cause. In the setting of colic, a detailed history should be obtained regarding the following: Timing of crying: Crying by infants with or without colic is mostly observed during evening hours and peaks at the age of 6 weeks, Amount of crying: The amount of crying is not related to an infant's sex; the mother's parity; or the parents' socioeconomic status, education, or ages, Characteristics of crying: Compared with regular crying, colicky crying is more turbulent or dysphonic and has a higher pitch, Family's daily routine, Possible other causes of excessive crying (eg, having hair in the eye, strangulated hernia, otitis, sepsis); colic remains a diagnosis of exclusion. The assessment of acute stone disease should determine the location, number and size of the stone(s), which influence its likelihood of spontaneous passage. Up to 50% of people with a first presentation of stone disease will have a recurrence within 5 years. General advice for stone prevention consists of increasing fluid intake, especially water (sufficient to maintain dilute urine output), avoiding added salt and maintaining a well balanced low oxalate diet. Some patients may require a more detailed metabolic assessment and specific dietary advice.
Data from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare showed an annual incidence of 131 cases of upper urinary tract stone disease per 100 000 population in 2006–2007.1 An upper urinary tract stone is the usual cause of what is commonly called 'renal colic', although it is more technically correct to call the condition 'ureteric colic'. The following should be kept in mind in the workup of a patient with colic: Laboratory studies are usually not indicated unless another condition is suspected, If the patient's stools are excessively watery, testing them for excess reducing substances may be worthwhile; positive results may indicate an underlying GI problem, Stool may be tested for occult blood to rule out cow's milk allergy, Irritability and crying may be associated with GERD because of the pain associated with esophagitis. Dietary changes may include the following: Elimination of cow's milk protein in cases of suspected intolerance of the protein, In infants with suspected cow's milk allergy (CMA), a protein hydrolysate formula is indicated, Uncommonly, amino acid–based formulas may be needed to manage suspected CMA, though evidence may be lacking for use in colic, Soy-based formulas are not recommended, because many infants who are allergic to cow's milk protein may also become intolerant of soy protein. Researchers used behavior data to treat colic — along with information about levels of maternal depression and paternal involvement — to develop a care plan for each baby who came to the clinic. They offered strategies for helping babies sleep better: if babies cried after feedings, researchers would consider whether reflux was a possibility. For catnappers who couldn't seem to consolidate their sleep, researchers might suggest stricter schedules to help encourage a more defined sleep/wake cycle.


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A homeless Salisbury man was in the Davidson County Detention Center under no bond Friday morning after he was arrested on a fugitive warrant for a murder that occurred more than 10 years ago in Georgia.
A homeless Salisbury man was in the Davidson County Detention Center under no bond Friday morning after he was arrested on a fugitive warrant for a murder that occurred more than 10 years ago in Georgia.
Waylon Vernon Russell, 42, was arrested Friday by a trooper with the N.C. Highway Patrol based in Asheboro assigned to a U.S. Marshals fugitive task force. W.A. Dees, the trooper, was not immediately available for comment. A spokesman with the N.C. Highway Patrol in Asheboro stated Dees is temporarily assigned to the task force and is a supervisor for a special operations unit of the Highway Patrol.
Russell, according to a news release from the U.S. Marshals Service, was taken into custody without incident in the 300 block of East Liberty Street in Salisbury. It was unclear Friday afternoon why Russell was in custody in the Davidson County Detention Center.
Court documents filed in the Davidson County Clerk of Court's Office indicated Russell was wanted in the murder of Ronald Wilbur Russell. Waylon Russell, the court document stated, committed the murder on or before Oct. 26, 2002, in Wayne County, Ga.
Russell caused "penetrating trauma to the victim's neck with an unknown weapon and setting the said Ronald Wilbur Russell afire," according to court documents. The warrant for Russell's arrest was issued July 2 of this year in Wayne County.
According to a news release from the Wayne County Sheriff's Office, Ronald Russell's body was found on the bank of the Satilla River in Wayne County and was unidentified until recently. Russell, the news release stated, was identified through DNA comparison conducted by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation Coastal Regional Crime Laboratory in Savannah earlier this month, and further investigation led to the issuance of a warrant for the arrest of Waylon Russell. Additionally, the news release stated Russell is charged with one count of murder, but additional charges are possible.
Georgia Bureau of Investigation Case Agent Lawrence Kelly said he could not comment on the case. Kelly's supervisor, Mike McDaniel, special agent in charge with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation in Kingsland, Ga., said agents believe the deceased is Waylon Russell's father. He declined to comment on a possible motive.
Russell is scheduled to appear Monday in Lexington District Court.
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In the past, evaluating new designs required expensive rig testing which made it impractical to evaluate a wide range of alternatives. "With EFD software, on the other hand, we were able to evaluate 15 different alternatives very quickly and without cutting any metal," said Toni Stamenov, Design Engineer for Ingersoll Rand Energy Systems.
The MT250 microturbine is a rugged 250 kilowatt turbine engine with back-to-back rotating components, a patented recuperator and a patented combustor that meets stringent environmental regulations. The plenum receives outside air and delivers it to the compressor section of the engine. The plenum has to deliver air to the engine while maintaining an even velocity profile across its cross-section, minimizing pressure drop, and staying within limits set by other parts of the engine. When engineers originally designed the MT250 plenum they met these objectives by using a design with a rather complex geometry that had to be hydroformed, which substantially raised manufacturing costs.
After the engine was introduced, Stamenov headed up a project to reduce the costs of manufacturing the plenum. His objective was to develop a new design that provided equal performance while being less expensive to build. "It would not have been practical to undertake this project using the original build-and-test method because it would have cost too much and taken too long to evaluate each new design," Stamenov said. "But EFD software gives us the opportunity to evaluate designs in much less time." EFD.Pro, the version Stamenov now uses, works inside Pro/ENGINEER computer aided design (CAD) software and automates the process of converting CAD models into CFD models for flow simulation.
Stamenov first modeled the original geometry and the flow simulation results matched the test results on the original design within 1%. Then he evaluated new designs by changing the geometry that was making the part expensive to manufacture. He evaluated 15 different designs, developing each design based on the analysis results from the previous design. The CFD results were considerably more useful than test results since they include not only bulk measurements such as pressure drop and velocity but also values that are impractical to measure physically such as velocity and pressure of the airflow at every point in the plenum.
Stamenov developed a design that offers lower pressure drop than the original plenum design, which improves compressor efficiency. Yet this design has simple shapes and can be easily built by any machine shop without expensive equipment making it less expensive to manufacture than the original. The new design also improves assembly and serviceability by reducing installation time from 1 hour to 10 minutes. Stamenov ordered a prototype of the new design and tested it on a rig. Again, the results matched the simulation within about 1%. "The new design was put into production only months after starting the evaluations," Stamenov concluded.
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'Facebook phone' skipping British release, EE spokesperson confirms
It looks like the HTC First might never see the light of day in the UK, as a spokesperson for carrier partner EE has confirmed to Android Central that Facebook is holding off plans to bring the handset to British shores. "Facebook has decided to focus on adding new customisation features to Facebook Home over the coming months," the spokesperson said, "While they are working to make a better Facebook Home experience, they have recommended holding off launching the HTC First in the UK, and so we will shortly be contacting those who registered their interest with us to let them know of this decision."
Despite the decision to hold off the HTC First launch, the EE spokesperson said "we remain committed to bringing our customers the latest mobile experiences, and we will continue to build on our strong relationship with Facebook so as to offer customers new opportunities in the future."
The HTC First went on sale in the U.S. on AT&T last month, but had its price dropped from $99 to 99 cents on contract amid widespread rumors of poor sales. If the First has performed as badly as is being reported, this might explain the decision to curtail any wider launch plans.
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Since Kemp Conrad, principal with Cushman & Wakefield/Commercial Advisors LLC, took the position as president of Commercial Advisors' asset services – a leading third-party provider of leasing, property management and project management services – revenues have increased by 215 percent.
No small feat. But when you consider he took the reins in 2007, and much of this time was during a recession led by the real estate market, the firm's growth is even more impressive.
Originally from Atlanta, Conrad came to Memphis to attend Rhodes College, where he played basketball and majored in history. He graduated in 1996 and, knowing he wanted to work in business, went to the Owen Graduate School of Management at Vanderbilt University for his Master of Business Administration.
He worked in the technology sector during the dot-com craze of the late 1990s. When that bubble burst, he was in his late 20s and did a "gut check" as far as possible careers to pursue.
"I had a couple of different criteria," he said. "I wanted to become a subject matter expert in a community-centric field that was very entrepreneurial and you had the ability to build wealth. Commercial real estate was the industry that best checked all those boxes."
Back in Memphis, he worked with Trammell Crow Co. for five years before moving to his current job.
Commercial Advisors' main focus is business real estate services, a 25-year-old business begun by Larry Jensen, president and CEO of that side, and one that "has always been steady growth," said Conrad who moved in to lead the asset services business representing landlords.
"The timing was just right when I had come over," Conrad said. "That business was younger, they had started it about five years earlier. … We had the right people but we had to get the right people in the right positions. We did that and we recapitalized the company and just focused on our strategy, which is that we're relationship-oriented, not deal-oriented, and just try to add value to what our clients are doing. It's been a good run."
On the tenant side through the Cushman & Wakefield relationship, Conrad acts as broker for large clients such as heavy hitters Smith & Nephew, Adams and Reese LLP and Five Below, those with a revenue of $50 million to $5 billion and total portfolio of approximately 20 million feet globally.
"We basically serve as their outsource real estate department," Conrad said. "It might be a lease renewal in Chicago, it may be selling a building in South Carolina, it might be a transaction in China or Egypt."
While trends in office real estate show a compression in the need for space as technology makes it possible to do more efficient work within a smaller footprint, Conrad is optimistic about the region's distribution market and the infrastructure that is in place and being upgraded. There is a lot of activity in the industrial market with new owners coming in.
"Memphis is pregnant with potential, and I think most people think that and know that, and we always hear that, but at some point you've got to start to realize that potential or your window of opportunity closes," he said.
Conrad sees a great shift of capital, talent and labor moving to other cities, and would like to see Memphis rise to the challenges and continue and increase the growth in the city's commercial real estate market and economic growth within the region as a whole.
The recipe, he said, is "more efficient government, a strategy on better workforce, an early childhood strategy which rolls into (having) to lower our crime rate. As goes Memphis, so goes the region, so we have to think locally but act regionally, if you will. Everybody is dependent on Memphis whether they realize it, or they like it, or not."
Conrad said he has felt called from his time on the Rhodes campus to work at making his adopted home better economically, civically and commercially. In later years, it was a goal, not just for community, but for his wife, Anne, son Kemp and daughter Elizabeth.
When it comes to civics and politics, Conrad walks the talk. Seeking to effect change on a larger scale than just the CRE landscape, he was elected to the Memphis City Council in 2008.
His parents were involved civically, if not politically, and it made an impression on him growing up. He was a page in the Georgia legislature and in college the impact of policies and the importance of business-minded people in government resonated.
He acted as chairman of the Shelby County Republican Party and, when the opportunity arose to run for council representing Super District 9, he said it was "an opportunity to really have an impact at the street level on making government work for people. City government is really a big business – it's a $650 million services business."
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Horizons Unlimited - Motorcyclists Travel Forum
Travel Forum and great resource for motorcyclists specifically wanting information about visiting New Zealand or Australia.
From the very bottom of the South Island to the top of the North Island. Only 4,000 km you say? Yes, but on a forty year old Honda C50 step thru...?
Here's a write up of a little trip we did a couple of years ago, traveling the entire length of New Zealand on small engined machines. The idea had been kicking around for a while, partly to see if a little bike would make it but mainly to have as much fun as possible along the way. If you have the time to spare this is a wonderful way to see the country, meet nice people and get into some really out of the way places.
The route is around 3,000km long - we managed to clock up around 4,000 due to numerous little detours along the way. Download the full article below and feel our pain...
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You must hold a Motorcycle license for the class of motorcycle you're hiring and have held it for a minimum of 2 years prior to the commencement of the hire. If you do have not held it for 2 years, it may be possible to hire a motorcycle from us but special conditions may apply, please contact us prior to making a booking if this is the case. Your license need not be a New Zealand license but must be valid for the country in which it was issued and be recognized as such in New Zealand. It must clearly show you are licensed to ride a motorcycle. If the license is not in English a translation or International Driving Permit will be required. Note that you will be required to show your license at the commencement of the hire.
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We strongly recommend you take out personal insurance to cover any loss you may incur through cancellation. All cancellations must be made in writing.
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Fully comprehensive Insurance Cover is included in the hire cost with an excess of $2,500 which is covered by your Insurance Excess Bond. Third party liability insurance is also provided in case damage is caused by The Hirer to other persons or property as a result of using the vehicle, this is limited to $20,000,000
Damage & Repair Cost on the Road
In the event of the motorcycle suffering damage by whatever means the Hirer must inform CircleNZ immediately giving details of the damage, names of witnesses, nature of the incident, Police reference number etc. Depending on the nature and cause of the damage CircleNZ will take the appropriate action which may include authorizing a repair, arranging a replacement motorcycle or canceling the hire.
If the vehicle is damaged to such an extent that it is no longer road worthy, and said damage was caused by the Hirer, a replacement will NOT be provided. A Recovery Fee of up to $800 may be charged in this situation - CircleNZ undertake to pass on only the costs directly related to the recovery and to provide The Hirer with a breakdown of these costs.
Note: AA Roadside Cover does NOT cover repair to damage caused by accidents or vehicle recovery following an accident.
The Hirer is responsible for the cost of any puncture repairs or replacement of any tyre due to damage sustained during the period of hire no matter how the damage was sustained.
The Hirer is responsible for the full cost to replace lost keys. CircleNZ will attempt to replace lost keys on a cost recovery basis if lost during the period of hire but are not responsible for any expenses the Hirer may incur due to immobility of the vehicle.
Damage & Repair Costs on Return
Providing the motorcycle is returned with no new damage the Insurance Excess Bond will be returned to the Hirer in full once the Vehicle Check Off Sheet (VCOS) has been signed by both parties. Where fresh damage is noted this shall be marked on the VCOS, signed by both parties and a copy provided to the Hirer. Costs to repair/replace shall then be sought by CircleNZ and these costs deducted from the Insurance Excess Bond, details of costs shall be given to the Hirer at the earliest opportunity. CircleNZ reserve the right to deduct up to the full Insurance Excess Bond but undertake to repair/replace the damaged item in a cost effective and fair manner. Any damage or loss to accessories will be deducted from the Insurance Excess Bond at cost of repair or replacement if repair is not possible.
Pickup & Drop Off Times
Our normal hours are 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Saturday. In exceptional circumstances we can arrange for pickup/drop off outside these hours but this must arranged in writing at least 36hrs prior. Normal drop off is at our Head Quarters 515 Dromore Methven Road, Ashburton. If you want to drop off elsewhere a Relocation Fee of $450 shall apply.
Breakdown & Mechanical Failures
The Hirer is authorized to spend $80 on repairs for mechanical failures such as broken cables, blown bulbs etc. This will be reimbursed at the end of the hire providing a receipt is obtained. Authorisation for repairs in excess of this amount must be approved by CircleNZ before being carried out.
AA Roadside Cover 0800 734 543 - Quote the Vehicle Registration Number.
All vehicles are covered by AA Rental Care Roadside Assistance cover which provides roadside assistance in the event of a mechanical breakdown. If the call out is driver related (lost keys, incorrect fuel) etc a fee may apply. If a mechanical breakdown occurs the AA will attend the vehicle and attempt to fix the issue, if they are unable to fix it they will transport you and the vehicle to a place of safety for repair. The Hirer must inform CircleNZ at the earliest opportunity in the event of a breakdown, we will endeavor to assist with the repair or arrange for a replacement vehicle if possible. If a replacement vehicle is not available we will refund you for the remaining hire period.
AA Breakdown Roadside Assistance 0800 734543, please quote the vehicle registration number.
Maintenance on the Road
The Hirer agrees to perform all daily checks on the vehicle such as oil and coolant levels, tyre condition and pressure, correct operation of lights/indicators/horn. All of our motorcycles are maintained to a very high standard and should need no further serving during the period of hire.
Road Restrictions
All our motorcycles are prohibited from being ridden on the following roads except as specified below:
Skippers Canyon (Queenstown) (Vehicles allowed Suzuki DR650, GN125)
90 mile beach (Northland) (Vehicles allowed Suzuki GN125
Any stream, river, dam, flooded road, closed road or road subject to a severe storm warning.
In addition, certain vehicles are also prohibited from:
Tasman Valley Road (Mt Cook) (Prohibited Vehicles BMW R1200GS, Honda ST1300, Suzuki DL650, S40)
Nevis Canyon Road (Otago) (Prohibited Vehicles BMW R1200GS, Honda ST1300, Suzuki DL650, S40)
Mavora Lakes Road (Queenstown) (Prohibited Vehicles BMW R1200GS, Honda ST1300, Suzuki DL650, S40)
Waikaremoana Road (Whakatane District) (Prohibited Vehicles BMW R1200GS, Honda ST1300, Suzuki DL650, S40)
TSS Earslaw (Queenstown) (Prohibited Vehicles BMW R1200GS, Honda ST1300,Suzuki DL650, S40)
Prohibited Use
The Hirer must not use the motorcycle, or allow it to used:
To carry passengers of freight for hire or reward.
To tow anything.
To take part in a rally, time trial, race or contest of any sort.
By anyone other than the person named on the Rental Agreement.
For an illegal purpose or in contravention of NZ Road Rules
Fines & Infringements
The Hirers is liable for all fines relating to the vehicle for the period of hire. This includes parking and speeding fines. Any traffic fines will be deducted from your credit card excess and a $50 Administration Fee will apply unless the Hirer has paid the fine directly before the end of the hire period.
Replacement Motorcycles
If, for reasons beyond our control, we are unable to provide the specific motorcycle booked we will provide an equivalent or higher specification motorcycle for the same price. If this is not acceptable we will refund you the full hire charge or offer you a lower spec motorcycle with a pro rata refund on the original hire charge.
All our motorcycles are supplied with a full tank of fuel. You are required to bring the vehicle back with a full tank at the end of the hire period.
Please DON'T clean the vehicle while it's in your care. Without the correct materials it's very easy to damage paint work, windscreens, chrome etc so just leave it to us. We have the proper facilities for cleaning and make no charge for this.
Airport Transfers
We can arrange transfer to or from Christchurch airport. This is usually done through Methven Travel who provide regular shuttles between Christchurch/Ashburton/Methven.
Contact Us
Our aim is to make your tour as hassle free as possible so if you have any questions or concerns either before or during the period of hire please get in touch or leave a message at one of the options below. We will get back to you as soon as possible.
Office hours +64 274210123
Mobile/after hours +64 274210123
email firstname.lastname@example.com or use our Contact Form
facebook Circle New Zealand Rentals Ltd
If you try to ring and get no reply we're probably out riding so just send us a text and we'll get back to you asap.
Daily Rates 1st Oct 2018 to 14th Apr 2019
Daily Rates 15th April 2019 to 30th Sept 2019
Daily Rates 1st Oct 2019 to 14th April 2020
All prices are in New Zealand Dollars and are inclusive of Government Service Tax (gst).
Hi! I just wanted to share the experience I had with Circle NZ last November: it was awesome! I'm really glad I chose to rent one of Clive's bikes. It was almost new, perfect to cruise around the nice NZ roads and it was super reliable even under tough conditions. But most importantly, the service offered by Clive was top notch; he really gets out of his way to make sure you're gonna enjoy your trip. It was a pleasure to get recommendations from someone who not only knows the best NZ routes but is also a fellow motorcycle enthusiast, passionate about his work.
Pierre-Andre Dalcq
Thanks Clive, for helping make our trip such a success. The V-Stroms were the perfect bike for exploring the South Island and ran flawlessly. The info on the Circle NZ site as well as your route suggestions helped us plan a great week. Planning for the next adventure already to catch all the roads we missed.
Travis Lapointe
Clive answered several emails with a wealth of local motorcycle knowledge, gave us tips on places to stay and routes to take, personally picked us up from the airport (on Christmas Day!), and provided truly "over the top" hospitality in his own home. The two DL650 motorcycles were provided fully outfitted for sport-touring and we were sent on our way with the request to bring them back dirty and used and to have as much fun as possible. Upon return of two very filthy bikes, some minor scuffs added along the way were ignored and instead the tires were "fun inspected" to ensure no chicken-strips remained. The whole experience could not have been more pleasant!
Frank & Monique Filips
"Great experience with CircleNZ!
We rented three bikes for 10 days and had a fantastic time! All of the bikes were in mint condition and well serviced. They were perfectly equipped with top of the range soft and hard panniers, wind screens and almost new tyres for a hassle-free ride. I totally had a blast on the Suzuki VStrom during the whole trip. Clive collected us form the airport and gave us very useful tips about places to visit, roads, events and general information, responding patiently to all of our questions! Totally recommended!"
Angel Pena Ruiz
My experience with CircleNZ and Clive were everything I could've asked for and more. Excellent customer service and flexibility, Clive even brought me to and from the airport both ways. Even after I had a mishap on the first day of my week long ride, Clive rode out more than an hour into the country to help me get back on the road again. I cannot recommend highly enough Circle NZ, I'll be back!
Ben Keuhn
Towards the later half of 2017, my son had the bright idea of renting a motorbike and riding round the South Island during the short break he was getting from work over Christmas. He also thought his old man could perhaps join him. So, of course, that is exactly what we have just done. Such a great experience was shared as we toured on and off the beaten track. Due, in a very large part, to the seamless, easy communication with Clive in getting the bikes organised and the paperwork handled. Then the delight of finding two immaculately turned out machines kitted out with panniers, waterproof bags, maps etc. waiting for us on our arrival. The team at Circle NZ really knows the highways and byways of their country and are more than delighted to add their experience and love of the sport in guidance while you map out your own custom made adventure in a country just designed for touring. Actually more suited to bikes than cars and vans, we reckon.
Again, I cannot thank Clive personally and the team at Circle NZ enough for their help in providing one of the best holidays ever.
Altogether: an excellent choice when deciding on the details of your next bike tour in a very beautiful New Zealand. Enjoy and Happy Trails.
Pete Bains


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AS A SENIOR IN 2011-12: Participated in three preseason singles matches and three doubles matches during the Cal Nike Fall Invitational, Saint Mary's Invitational, and the USTA/ITA Division I Northwest Regional Championships … played with freshman Brittany Warly in doubles.
AS A JUNIOR IN 2010-2011: participated in two dual season singles matches and earned two wins ... partnered primarily with Kacie Wagner in doubles ... duo went 1-8 at the No. 3 and No. 2 positions ... also played with Alex Zaniewski and Kelly Lamble
AS A SOPHOMORE IN 2009-2010: primarily played at the No. 6 singles position ... went 3-5 in singles ... paired with Kacie Wagner in doubles ... duo went 6-8 overall at No. 1 and No. 2 doubles positions ...
AS A FRESHMAN IN 2008-2009: Earned first collegiate win against Northern Arizona on February 14th, 2009 ... went 1-3 for the season in singles at the No. 6 position ... paired with Kacie Wagner for doubles and went 12-3 at the No. 3 doubles position ... pair earned an eight match winning streak during regular season ... also paired with Kelly Buckley, Carmen Pham, and Isabelle Hoy ... received Honorable Mention honors to the All-WCC Tennis team for doubles play with Kacie Wagner
HIGH SCHOOL: A 2008 graduate of The Bishop's School (La Jolla, Calif.) ... named Union Tribune Scholar Athlete junior and senior years ... was Union Tribune All-Academic First Team her senior year ... earned academic honor roll all four years.
PERSONAL: Born in San Diego, Calif. ... parents are Dave and Sandy Cox, both graduates of San Diego State University ... has three siblings Nicky, Chris and Jon ... enjoys listening to music, watching New Girl and hanging out with friends ... majoring in marketing in the Leavey School of Business


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I can't believe it's been two years. Seriously. I still feel like I'm finding my blogging-legs here.
I've come a long way in two years ... as of today, I have 95 followers on my blog page plus 138 RSS subscribers. Of course, I don't know if any of those are duplicates, and I can't confirm that they all actually read my blog, but I'll take what I can get.
I am thankful to all of you who have taken the time to comment on my posts, offered support and criticism where necessary, and even given me a good, hearty chuckle every now and then.
I am also thankful for the friends I've made because of my blog - those of you that I have met in person and those of you I only know virtually (which in my brain pretty much melds all into one category because I can't tell from one day to the next who is real and who isn't anymore).
It makes it all worthwhile, and I'm looking forward to making even more friends (both real and virtual ... virtureal?) over the next year(s).
Do we share any ancestors?
Please email me at lostancestors [at] gmail [dot] com


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Wednesday, October 19, 2011
Advocacy Efforts in California School Libraries
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This is not so much a comment on this particular blog post as a question about the marketing of libraries. I know that there is a lot of talk of the threat that digital services like Amazon bring to the library industry in general. But one thing Amazon and online libraries in general cannot do is replicate the feel and aesthetics of a library (especially some of the big ones: http://www.thebestcolleges.org/amazing-libraries/ ). I'm curious if there has been any push or attempt to market these aspects of libraries say in the tourist industry, in the same way that hard core baseball fans will visit all the great ballparks and general tourists love to visit cathedrals for the architecture.
- ~Kathy Dempsey said...
Great question, Micah! There have been none that I know of...
However, there was a perfume created a few years back called "In the Library" (http://www.cbihateperfume.com/in-the-library.html) that tried to replicate the scent. (I smelled it; didn't work for me!)
There is also a library in Amsterdam's airport, but it was built by a library organization along with partners, and does not attempt to feel at all like a classic library. (http://www.infotoday.com/mls/jul11/Dempsey-Dutch-Partners-Create-Unique-Library-and-Score-Worldwide-Media-Coverage.shtml) Yet, it's in the "tourism" field you mention...
If you find any examples, let us know!


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Once again, I have the pleasure of introducing all you perverts and pervettes to some very appealing playthings. Thanks to my inquisitive correspondents and the treasure trove that is Dr Dick's Stockroom, I'm able to bring you another installment of my ever so popular, SEX TOY AWARENESS feature.
Name: Oliver
Gender: male
Age: 32
Location: Atlanta
I want to try a butt plug or at least I think I do. I have a friend who swears by his. The other day he took me to the store to pick up some groceries. All the while he was acting all weird and giggly and stuff. I knew something was up, because the Safeway is just not that festive. He told me later that he was wearing his butt plug while we were shopping. Are these things really that much fun?
Well ya know fun is in the eye (or in this case…the bum) of the beholder. I know a couple of guys (and even one gal) who wear their plugs for hours on end. A plug of modest size can offer loads of stimulation for an extended period of time. And, like your friend, only the wearer will know the source of his/her shit eatin' grin. My one female friend says she wears hers when she irons. She told me that ironing used to be a chore she dreaded. Now the drudgery has turned to delight, thanks to her prodigious plug. She also reminds me to tell you that plugs are not only for assholes. She has another set of plugs just for her pussy. What a creative lass!
Oliver, let me introduce you to your new best friend for life — the Tulip Anal Plug (C933). This gracefully designed butt plug features a rounded tip for effortless penetration. The yielding tulip shape fans out to a wide, 11⁄2 maximum diameter, then slims to a narrow column, making for an effective fit. This toy is meticulously manufactured by hand in the USA using the finest materials available. And that's really important considering where you're gonna shove this puppy.
The Tulip Anal Plug is made from 100% Ultra-Premium Platinum Silicone (read: first class stuff). Hypoallergenic, phthalate free, perfectly odorless, this toy is great for people with sensitive skin or for those who want a more environmentally friendly play option. This plug is boilable, bleachable and dishwasher safe. Isn't it a comfort to know that this nontoxic, waterproof playmate can be so easily sterilized? And last but not least, the wide base provides improved manipulation and a helpful safeguard too.
Name: Patti
Gender: female
Age: 38
Location: Washington DC
My best friends are getting married. They're going to Canada to get hitched, because my friends are lesbians, and…well you know how we are here in the states about that. Anyhow, I'm looking for an unusual bridal gift…for two brides!
Yeah, I do know how we are here in the states! Maybe Canada will annex us one day.
What lesbian bride wouldn't want one of these delightful toys? The Njoy Fun Wand (C212) is more than a sex toy. It has as many applications as a Swiss Army knife. (And you know how them lesbians love their Swiss Army knives! They never leave home without it.)
The lucky brides will be able to insert one end for amazing g-spot orgasms, or use the beaded end for anal ecstasy. Your friends will be able to practice their Kegel exercises with this thing too. In no time they will have vaginal muscles of steel. And when the dreaded lesbian bed death occurs, as you know it will, the Njoy Fun Wand can be used to apply pressure to knots in their back and shoulder muscles.
Since it is handcrafted from the highest-grade stainless steel, the Njoy Fun Wand will last a lifetime. It's the gift that keeps on giving. It's easy to clean with mild soap and water. Measures approximately 8″ in length, with the widest section measuring 1″ in diameter.
It has a hefty weight to it, and it will hold temperature — warm or cold — just in case your friends have a little kink to them.
Name: Ward Clever
Gender: male
Age: 40
Location: Suburban, USA
My wife, June, has been passing around the beaver, if you know what I mean. This has got to stop. That beaver belongs to me. What do you suggest I do to teach her a lesson?
Dear Ward, I know how trying it can be when the little woman wanders. What's a husband to do? I think it's time to trap Beaver Cleaver, if you know what I mean. And I think you do. Here's what you'll need to get the job done. Deluxe Female Chastity Belt, Pink Leather (J420), a top quality piece of pink leather BDSM fetish gear. So feminine, yet so sturdy!
This deluxe locking chastity belt has a waist belt, and a second belt going between the legs flaring out in an hourglass shape around the crotch area, giving more coverage in front and in back, while narrowing between the legs to conform to pelvic anatomy. Ward, my friend, not only will this little number trap June's beaver, it will keep her bunghole from wandering too!
This leather harness is a full-fledged chastity belt. Both belts are adjustable and lockable. The whole belt requires four locks (not included). Remember, beavers are wily creatures; so security is a must if you want to get the job done right.
Name: Cameron
Gender: male
Age: 24
Location: Winnipeg
Doc, I'm fed up spending so much money on disposable douches. Is there anything out there that is safe and reusable?
You're in luck, darlin'! The Shur Shot (B004) is a douche/enema nozzle that is outfitted for use as a shower attachment.
The nozzle is 6″ (15cm) long. It's attached to a metal hose almost 6 feet (1.7 meters) long. On the other end of the hose is a valve, which you screw on to your shower spigot. Then both your showerhead and the 6-foot hose attach to the valve. In one position, the valve will direct the water flow to the Shur Shot, and in the other position the water goes to your showerhead. Isn't that brilliant engineering?
Here's a tip, when you buy a product like this, be sure you buy quality. I do not recommend the cheaper plastic models you sometimes see around. If you buy the Shur Shot you can be confident that blasted thing will last. You will also have the proper length of hose, which is like totally important for reaching those hard to get at spots.
Name: Bette
Gender: female
Age: 45
Location: Redding, CA
One of the medications I take every day has a very unfortunate side effect. It causes acute vaginal dryness and that, as you know, can make intercourse painful. I've tried several lubes, but they only seem to help on the surface and I need deeper lubrication. Is there anything you can suggest?
You betcha! I have just the thing for you. Holy cow, check out the Lube Shooter (C123). This package comes with 3 disposable lube shooters that put lube where you want it, deep in your pussy! No more wasted lube! No more messy sheets. Just a comfortable fuck!
Simply remove the plunger, pour the lube into the shooter. Replace the plunger and depress until the lube begins to ooze. Insert the lube shooter into your pussy and slowly depress the lever. How fun is that? This handy device is perfect for lubing up one's ass for some deep slippery butt fuckin' too. But probably you perverts figured that out already, huh?
Good luck Ya'll


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Michael J. Mitchell, M.D., F.A.C.S. and Aaron Wilson have been appointed medical director and program director, respectively, of the Wound Center of Niagara.
A general, vascular and laparoscopic surgeon, Mitchell is a graduate of Canisius College and the SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine. He completed his surgical training at SUNY Buffalo. He is board-certified by the American Board of Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
Mitchell is a clinical associate professor at the University at Buffalo School of Medicine. He is a member of the Erie County and New York State Medical Societies. Mitchell established a vascular and endovascular surgery program at Niagara Falls Memorial Medical Center in 2005.
A Niagara Falls native, Wilson holds a Bachelor of Health Science degree from the State University of New York at Brockport and spent five years working in orthopedics and wound care at Bassett Hospital in Cooperstown before returning to school to complete a Bachelor of Science in nursing at Binghamton University.
He previously worked as a clinical specialist in negative pressure wound therapy and in sales and marketing as a tissue regeneration specialist.
Scheduled to open in November, The Wound Center of Niagara is being developed in conjunction with RestorixHealth, one of the nation's leaders in comprehensive wound care and wound management programs.
Wound care programs specialize in treating chronic or problem wounds, typically those that fail to respond to conventional treatment within 30 days. Such wounds are typically associated with medical conditions such as diabetes, poor circulation and certain types of infection.
The Wound Center of Niagara will provide comprehensive wound treatment including the use of hyperbaric oxygen chambers to provide pressurized oxygen that stimulates tissues and helps wounds heal more quickly.