text:
The third season of The Walking Dead is drawing near, and fans are starting to get an idea of what's in store for everyone's favorite inept zombie apocalypse survivors. Last week two new teaser trailers landed online, and today we've got a batch of new images and some quotes from showrunner Glen Mazzara about the new season. We last saw our crew of survivors in an extremely precarious situation, and these images promise plenty of human-on-zombie violence when the show returns. Furthermore, we get a better look at new characters The Governor (David Morrissey) and Michonne (Dania Gurira).
Hit the jump to check out the images and to see what Mazzara has to say about the upcoming episodes.
Speaking with AMC, Mazzara talked about the key to keeping the show scary in its third season:
"The number one rule is not so much keeping the zombies scary, it's keeping the show scary. [The zombies] are always a horror but as our folks learn to live with them, the new horror becomes what people will do to survive and to protect each other in this world. And what they're willing to sacrifice to achieve their ambition. So it's very much a human drama, and I think these new characters, particularly The Governor, certainly do play into that."
The showrunner also talked about how the "Ricktatorship" will pan out in this season, following Rick's aggressive "I'm putting my foot down" hissyfit in the season two finale:
"Rick's reign is initially successful in the fact that they do discover this prison and that proves at first that Rick was right that there's a place out there that perhaps they can be safe. The question becomes how far can he push the group? What is the breaking point? And Rick will certainly have to deal with how far can he push himself and what is his breaking point."
The Governor, a fan-favorite character from Robert Kirkman's graphic novel series, makes his debut in season three. Mazzara talked about balancing the character's humanity with his villainy in order to make him a three-dimensional antagonist:
"Part of the attraction of The Walking Dead for our fans is that it feels real, and that means that The Governor has to feel real. He needs to be a person who has a real soul and has a depth and intelligence, and he's not just a cardboard arch-villain who's going to play as a foil to our characters. I think David Morrissey is doing a phenomenal job finding the humanity in that character and by having that humanity so prevalent when he commits atrocious acts, I think they'll be that much more horrifying."
Check out the rest of the new images below, via AMC, and tune into the season three premiere of The Walking Dead on Sunday, October 14th.


text:
Charlie Kim serves as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of Next Jump, Inc. Mr. Kim founded Next Jump in 1994. He worked in the Information Technology and Human Resources groups of Morgan Stanley in New York, Hong Kong and Tokyo from 1995 to 1997. He returned to Boston in April 1997 to grow the business full-time. To grow Next Jump from a one-person operation to a multi-layered corporation, he raised millions in independent investments from Wall Street's most influential players. He graduated with Honors from Tufts University in 1995, where he earned a B.S. in Computer Science and a B.A. in Quantitative Economics.
Rob Koziura
(415) 947-6111
Kaitlin Pike
(415) 947-6306
View a complete list of Web 2.0 Expo contacts.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
2nd Mellencamp son reports to police on battery charges
- Mellencamp sons and third man are accused in beating of July 29 beating of man
- Speck Mellencamp turned himself in Friday
- Hud Mellencamp is an amateur boxing champion
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Hud Mellencamp, 19, the older of John Mellencamp's two adult sons, turned himself in to Monroe County authorities Monday, a jail official has confirmed.
He, his brother and another man were wanted in connection with battery charges.
The younger of John Mellencamp's two adult sons, Speck Mellencamp, turned himself in to Monroe County authorities Friday, then was out on $5,000 bond the same day.
An official at the Monroe County Jail said Speck Mellencamp, 18, was booked at 11 a.m. and was released at 12:30 p.m.
Monroe County filed felony battery charges Monday against the Mellencamps in connection with a July fight.
A third person, Ty Smith, also has been charged. He surrendered Thursday night and was released after posting $500 bond. He is the son of Indiana University baseball coach Tracy Smith, Bloomington police Capt. Joe Qualters said.
Court documents describe a brutal beating during the early hours of July 29, when a 19-year-old man told police the Mellencamps and Smith came to his Bloomington home after a party.
According to a probable cause affidavit, Speck Mellencamp thought the man had punched him at the party. The man told police Speck Mellencamp punched him so hard in the face that he fell down.
The fight continued until the Mellencamps and Smith ran from the home, according to the affidavit. The man and his roommates reported the beating to police.
Hud Mellencamp is an amateur boxing champion who won Indiana Golden Gloves boxing titles in 2009, 2010 and 2011.


text:
Christmas in July!!!!
Get 10% off everything in the store this weekend, Friday through Sunday!!!! Enjoy!!!!!!!Hematite, Frosted Quartz and White Jade along with a silver Hamsa Hand charm make up this gorgeous anti-toxin bracelet.
It goes with everything. Dress it up with your favorite dress or dress it down with your favorite jeans and a sweater or T-shirt. What a unique handmade piece of jewelry! This bracelet is the perfect gift for your special someone.
This bracelet has genuine high quality crystals with a Hamsa Hand silver charm. All beads are 8mm in size.
Need a bracelet that helps you think clearly and have focused energy, this is the bracelet for you.
Clarity • Optimism • Courage • Stability • AIDS in Mental Clarity • Grounding • Protection
Frosted Quartz
Awareness • Amplify Energy • Clarity
White Jade
Abundance • Natural Energy • Well-being
Your bracelet is made with positive thoughts and will be cleansed and charged prior to packaging.
Can fit wrist sizes from 5 1/2 inches to 9 1/2 inches. Just use the pull down menu to pick a length.
If you would like a different size other than sizes listed, just put a note in the note to seller box when checking out and I will custom make it, up to 9 1/2 inches.
Your purchase comes in a gift box with a bow and a gifting card is included. If you would like to include a message, please leave a note at checkout. 🌺
Thank you so much for looking at this listing and be sure to check out all my other listings! 🌻
Thrilled to do custom and bulk orders and can also provide a multiple item discount. Please contact me for further details.
If you need an order faster than standard USPS mail, I offer upgraded shipping options. Just put the item in your cart and select the shipping option that you need. I can ship orders out same day!!!!!!!!
I offer Sea Glass Jewelry, Turquoise Necklaces, Gold Bar Necklaces, Layered Necklaces, Silver Necklaces, Long Necklaces, Dainty Necklaces, Gemstone Necklaces, Statement Earrings, Dangle Earrings, Hoop Earrings, Beaded Jewelry, Simple Bracelets, Freshwater Pearl Jewelry, Bridal Jewelry, Holiday Jewelry and all are inspirations from nature, affordable and available From Lesa with Love!! 💕
Jewelry From Lesa with Love is always hand-made with love from me to you.
I hope you enjoy your new piece of jewelry and I look forward to hearing how you love it. Don't forget to favorite my shop so you can find me again. 💕
Shop my designs: https://Etsy.com/shop/fromlesawithlove/
•INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/fromlesawithlove/
•PINTEREST - https://www.pinterest.com/fromlesawithlove/
•WEBSITE - https://www.fromlesawithlove.com/
Want to see more of my Yoga Meditation Jewelry? Click the following link:
This item is not intended to prevent, heal, or treat a medical condition or disease.
3-5 business days
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Just contact me within: 14 days of delivery
Ship items back to me within: 30 days of delivery
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
I offer wholesale prices and options and would love to establish a wholesale account with you. Please send me a message and I will respond within one business day.
Gold-filled material is a layer of gold pressure bonded to another metal, usually brass or copper. In my shop it is brass. Gold-filled material has 100% more gold than gold plating. Gold filled material is much more valuable and tarnish resistant. It does not flake off, rub off or turn colors. Gold filled jewelry can last up to 30 years or longer with good care.
Sterling Silver: Keep clean with a FEW drops of dishwashing detergent in water. Dry thoroughly and polish with the polishing cloth provided with your order. Keep jewelry in the plastic bag provided with your order. Store in a dark area when not in use. Keep out of the direct sun.
Silver-plated, Gold-Filled and Gold Plated- wipe down with your polishing cloth after every use and keep in the sealed plastic bag to prevent tarnishing. Store in a dark area when not in use. Keep out of the direct sun.
I want you to be able to enjoy your jewelry for a long time. NEVER wear your jewelry to shower, take a bath or exercise. That can cause your jewelry to tarnish or change color.
Use a string to measure your wrist and measure that string with a ruler. Add .25 to .50 inches for comfort.
If you could, note your true wrist's size during checkout so I can better adjust your bracelet accordingly.


text:
As all eyes were on Jarome Iginla announcing his Steeltown move, Mark Kosak was quietly picking up a package sure to soon be worth its weight in gold.
Autographed Calgary Flames jerseys bearing Iginla's loopy shoelace-like script fetch top dollar from fans, but now that the former team captain is officially dealt to the Pittsburgh Penguins, the goods are sure to skyrocket.
Even with Iginla's imminent departure from Calgary, local charities will continue benefiting from his good deeds.
"The six autographed jerseys I just picked up today, I think these are going to be a little more special. People are going to appreciate them a little bit more," said Kosak, Kidsport Canada's local executive director.
The No. 12 jerseys will be auctioned off this summer to raise money.
Since 2000, Iginla has been an athlete ambassador for the non-profit organization, which raises funds for sporting equipment and registration fees for underprivileged youths and families. Iginla donates $2,000 for each goal he scores.
Since 2000, that's added up to more than $700,000 for the cause.
Kidsport is just one of many local causes benefiting from the philanthropic player's generosity off the ice.
"It's meant everything to our charity. He's the most iconic sports figure in the city and across the country. He's lent credibility to our charity, it's opened all sorts of doors for us," said Kosak.
"Jarome never wanted any publicity, never wanted us to take out an ad thanking him. He did it for the right reasons. It wasn't about enhancing his reputation and we've always admired that. Some celebrities will try to leverage some of the good work they're doing, but he didn't care about that."
But is he worried Iginla's move south of the border means the end of his good work supporting Calgary causes?
"I don't think that will change, we'll still have the legacy. He'll continue to be doing good things for us."
Another major fundraiser bolstered by the famous player's good deeds is the Jarome Iginla/Cassie Campbell Hockey School, a non-profit Calgary summer camp that raises funds for different charities each year.
Since 2002, the hockey greats have donated to Brown Bagging it for Calgary's Kids, Ronald McDonald House of Southern Alberta, Diabetes Association (Foothills Calgary), Stars Air Ambulance, For the Love of Reading Fun, Doctors Without Borders, OXFAM Canada, and Easter Seals' Camp Horizon in Bragg Creek.
For women's hockey star Campbell-Pascal, the opportunity to donate time alongside Iginla was worth every second.
"It was fun, it was really low key. I'm not sure many people in the city really know about it," said Campbell-Pascal.
"For a guy like him, he was pretty laid back and that made it really fun. He was on the ice and in the pool with kids. We raised about $40,000 every school."
Life with their own young children for both hockey stars has meant the school saw its last camp in 2011.
Campbell-Pascal says she's not sure what will happen in the future.
"We hope to continue to do it in the future, but life kind of gets in the way."
The donations to Easters Seals sent 20 kids with special needs to camp for free in 2003, but loyalty to Iginla comes from fans of all ages.
"There are no more loyal hockey fans than our adults at camp the entire month of June," said camp director of operations Anna Garcia.
"It makes a big difference. Anytime someone so well recognized can acknowledge what we're doing, our campers can benefit. To have someone who is so bombarded with requests pick us speaks volumes."


text:
The search is over for a prison escapee with ties to North Texas.
Kendrick Rishard Davis, 34, escaped from the Kyle Correctional Center just after 2 p.m. Saturday. He was captured sometime around 8 p.m.
KXAN-TV reports officers dragged Davis out of a wooded area several hundred yards from the correctional facility. He was naked except for the white socks he was still wearing.
Officers saw Davis jumped a fence but could not catch him. At the time authorities said he was wearing boxer briefs and only one shoe.
The Texas Department of Public Safety helicopter searched for him by air, while a tracking dog was used on the ground, according to Jerry Hendrix with the City of Kyle.
Davis was convicted in 1996 of two counts of aggravated robbery in Dallas County. He was sentenced to 25 years.
The privately-run minimum security facility is located between Austin and San Marcos.


text:
Before the release of any new pin (or batch thereof) I conduct a rigorous quality control assessment of every. single. one. On occasions I find a pin that is less than perfect and that is when it will end up in this listing.
There are two classifications of imperfect pins: B grade and C grade.
B grade pins have very minor superficial imperfections that aren't immediately noticeable including (but not limited to)
- minuscule bubbles in the enamel
- minor scratches in the metal
- slightly uneven coverage of enamel or epoxy
C grade pins have noticeable, even if minor, imperfections including (but not limited to)
- uneven coverage of enamel or epoxy
- enamel on the metal
- missing enamel
- uneven form, i.e. where the pin wasn't perfectly formed from the original mold
Whether B or C grade, all pins are still wearable.
This pin is soft enamel, measures 1.25" in height, features a "Pretty In Punk" back stamp and comes with a rubber clutch as standard. You can purchase locking backs separately here. If you do purchase these please read the section on how to use them so as to avoid breaking the back off the pin.
Technical Bits and Pieces:
Processing Time: 1-3 business days
Shipping Cost: enamel pins ship for a flat rate of 1,50€ within Germany and 4,00€ elsewhere without tracking - if you want tracking you must select the respective option at checkout
Shipped From: Germany
Shipping Time: varies from country to country*
Postal Service: Deutsche Post
* for more information on anything, including expected delivery times, please consult the relevant page(s) as found in the FAQ section of the main menu.
Social? Follow Pretty In Punk on Instagram for the most up-to-date information on new releases, re-stocks, sales and other special offers!
If you have any questions that haven't been answered above please feel welcome to email me! email@example.com


text:
Last week HP announced its business-centric Windows 7-powered tablet, the HP Slate 2. In addition to announcing it, they also gave a sneak preview of what it would be like to buy it through an unboxing video. While the video shows a prototype version of the tablet (some features such as the protective case are missing), it's basically what you're going to get when you purchase the HP Slate 2.
There aren't a whole lot of extras you get with the tablet, but the stand/dock is a nice touch, allowing you to prop your tablet up for when you're working or watching movies. The tablet looks solidly built, and the presence of a stylus should get some people excited. Other specs of the tablet include: an 8.9 1024 x 600 display, an Intel Atom Z760 1.5GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, Windows 7 (32 bit), Optional 3G, WiFi, a USB 2.0 port, and a 30Whr battery.
The HP Slate 2 is expected to go on sale later this year with a price tag of $699. Check out the unboxing video:


text:
Toronto Blue Jays activate Colby Rasmus after loss to New York Yankees
NEW YORK — The AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays reinstated outfielder Colby Rasmus from the disabled list after their latest loss and optioned outfielder Anthony Gose to Triple-A Buffalo.
The Blue Jays lost to the New York Yankees 3-1 Tuesday night, their seventh defeat in 10 games.
Rasmus was put on the 15-day DL on May 15 because of a sore right hamstring. He's hitting .222 with nine home runs and 19 RBIs.
Gose took strike three with a runner on third to end the game. He was hitting .233 with four RBIs, and had tailed off after a solid start.
"We wouldn't be where we are right now without him," manager John Gibbons said.
Said Gose: "It's just part of the business that we're in."
"It hasn't really sunk in yet. I'm just going to have to accept the assignment and make the most of my time down there," he said.


text:
- Home
- Why WFG
- Business Platform
- The WFG Difference
- Training & Events
- Recognition & Rewards
- Own Your Future
- Presentations
At World Financial Group (WFG), your goals and dreams matter to us. We understand that financial challenges can make it harder to achieve your goals, but we can provide the assistance you need to reach them. We believe your financial success, no matter your current situation or economic status, is achievable. We will walk alongside you in your journey to financial success, helping you assess your situation, understand how money works, and find the products and services that can best fit your needs.
World Financial Group (WFG) is a Transamerica company. Transamerica is one of the world's leading financial services companies, providing insurance, investments and more to 19 million customers.* Transamerica companies offer a wide array of life and health insurance products that can help create better tomorrows by protecting families and their dreams. With more than a century of experience, Transamerica has built a solid reputation due to its sound management and decision-making as well as consumer confidence.
To learn more about Transamerica, click here.
At WFG, we do not believe one size fits all. We know that choice equals power, which is why you aren't limited to one product or provider. Instead, we offer a broad array of solutions from many well-known insurance and financial services companies and work together with you to determine the best strategy based on your needs.
As a WFG associate you are in business for yourself but not by yourself.Read More
WFG offers support and services to help you and your business prosper.Read More
WFG offers a unique way to build a financial services business.Read More
You can start your exciting career with WFG today.Read More
*Based on total number of policies and accounts for the Transamerica companies and their insurance, financial and/or retirement affiliates in 2013.
World System Builder, LLC is a financial services marketing company that is associated with World Financial Group, Inc. World Financial Group, Inc. (WFG) is a financial services marketing company whose affiliates offer a broad array of financial products and services. Insurance products offered through World Financial Insurance Agency, Inc. (WFIA), World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Hawaii, Inc., World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Massachusetts, Inc., World Financial Group Insurance Agency of Wyoming, Inc., World Financial Insurance Agency, Inc. and/or WFG Insurance Agency of Puerto Rico, Inc. WFG and WFGIA are affiliated companies. World System Builder, LLC Headquarters: 2099 Gold Street, Suite 100, Alviso, CA 95002-3602. Phone: 408.941.1838. WFG and WFIA Headquarters: 11315 Johns Creek Parkway, Johns Creek, GA 30097-1517. Phone: 770.453.9300. WorldFinancialGroup.com.
Disclaimer | Complaint Handling | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Check the background of this investment professional on FINRA's BrokerCheck.
© 2020 WFG Opportunity


text:
Mooneyes Christmas Party
Yule Wanna Go This Year …
Imagine what it takes to put on a huge show, then try to get your head around organizing two huge shows, only a few days apart, on opposite sides of the planet. That's what the crew at Mooneyes do every year, with their Japanese show and the Mooneyes Christmas Party in California. The Irwindale event ain't no little affair, encompassing drag racing on the eighth-mile track, which runs alongside the Toyota Speedway, bands, an art auction, and a pin-up girl contest, along with the hundreds of cars that show up and a not inconsiderable number of vendors. We've attended weekend events that are smaller than this one-day show!
What started as a small affair in the parking lot and yard at Mooneyes' Santa Fe Springs facility, quickly outgrew the available space, moving to the Sheriff's Academy in Whittier for a few years, before ever-increasing numbers saw it move to the huge Irwindale Speedway five years ago. The last big show before the holidays, the Christmas party has seen blistering sunshine and torrential rain in the past, with the former thankfully prevailing in 2011. The weather certainly brought the cars out, with the lot filled to capacity with everything from lowriders, bikes, and vans to traditional rods and customs.
Mooneyes brings most of their vehicles to display at the show, while a section of the venue is given over to a pit area for the race cars, which run the gamut from front engine diggers and A/FX cars to gassers and muscle cars. The racing definitely adds an extra element to the event, giving what would otherwise be a static show that extra something. Even if you don't watch the racing, the sounds and smells add to the atmosphere. If you find yourself in SoCal next December, check it out. Just wait until after the early rush to get in!


text:
The BritRail Pass is the most complete pass to visit England, Scotland and Wales. Visit England, where you will find a mosaic of cultures, iconic landmarks, buzzing cities and world-known football clubs. Discover the attractive Welsh coastline, its lovely landscapes and distinctive language. Wrap up by exploring the Scottish highlands and the impressive architecture sin Edinburg and Glasgow.
The BritRail Pass allows you unlimited travel with the freedom to hit the tracks whenever and wherever you want! You can take as many trains as you like and there is no limit on the distance you can travel within a travel day. All of this at a fixed price.
Hop on and off trains at any time according to your desires and encounters. Just show up at the nearest train station and get ready to go and explore a new destination. (See 'Things to know' for more information about seat reservations).
Whether you are the adventurous traveller or the avid planner the BritRail Pass is your pass to freedom and the key to an unforgettable trip!


text:
Michelle Obama Hilariously Breaks Down Why Melania Trump's Inauguration Gift Exchange Appeared So Awkward
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
As Attorney General Eric Holder prepared to take the hot seat for a Capitol grilling by members of the House Judiciary Committee Wednesday afternoon, African-American leaders weighed in on what got him there.
Veteran congressman and civil rights icon Rep. John Lewis said in a statement that he is "deeply disturbed" by news that the Justice Department had secretly obtained Associated Press reporters' phone records. Lewis acknowledged that addressing cybercrime and terrorism "could require more intrusion" than normal, but also puts at risk "the very freedom we are working to protect."
"Freedom of the press is a central principle of our democracy. Government should take care in how it invades this aspect of our civil liberty and take every precaution to respect the dignity and integrity of these institutions and protect the vital role they play in our democracy," the Georgia lawmaker said.
The Justice Department has defended its actions because it involved a national security threat. And, at his daily briefing Tuesday, White House spokesman Jay Carney stressed the need to find a balance between keeping Americans safe and a free press.
Rep. Charles Rangel considers such explanations wanting and, on Wednesday, called on President Obama to be a lot more forthcoming.
"I don't think anyone truly believes that the president has given a sufficient answer for America, much less the press," Rangel said in an interview on MSNBC's Morning Joe. "I think this is just the beginning. The president has to come forward and share why he did not alert the press that they were going to do this, and he has to tell America, including me, what was this national security question. You just can't raise the flag and expect us to salute it every time for no reason."
In 2004, during former President George W. Bush's administration, the NAACP was the target of an IRS probe into its tax-exempt status that resulted in a two-year legal battle.
Former NAACP chairman Julian Bond and the organization's current president, Ben Jealous, have expressed distinctly different views of the news that the agency targeted conservative groups seeking tax-exempt status during the last two election cycles.
Bond, who considered the agency's actions a serious threat to the NAACP, believes that the scrutiny it gave tea party groups was "entirely legitimate" because they've been "overtly political" and vocal about their opposition to President Obama.
"They are the Taliban wing of American politics and we all ought to be a little worried about them," Bond said in an interview on MSNBC.
When asked if he was being too harsh, Bond said that the "truth hurts."
Jealous took a more tempered position. He said in a statement Wednesday that the IRS's actions "cannot be tolerated in a free society" and praised Obama for acknowledging "the need for a full and comprehensive investigation."
BET Politics - Your source for the latest news, photos and videos illuminating key issues and personalities in African-American political life, plus commentary from some of our liveliest voices. Click here to subscribe to our newsletter.
Get ready for the BET Experience, featuring Beyoncé, Snoop Dogg, R. Kelly, Erykah Badu, Kendrick Lamar and many more. Go here for more details and info on how to buy tickets. Register now to attend free film screenings, celebrity basketball games and more.
(Photo: Paul Morigi/Getty Images for Ovation)
The former FLOTUS also explained to Ellen Degeneres how Barack stepped in and saved the day.
"When my teacher asks me a question thinking I'm not paying attention, but I get it right."


text:
Spread your Roots in Alamosa
To explore, to experience, to spread your roots! We invite you to live Alamosa. Let us guide you along trails less traveled in the San Luis Valley, show you where to get the best bowl of green chile, and even share our sacred fishing spots on the magnificent Rio Grande.
Play on the beach at Great Sand Dunes National Park, hike to Zapata Falls, or spend a relaxing day aboard the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad. Whichever adventure you choose will become a lasting memory.
Dig deep in our rich history and experience the native culture with a visit to the Luther Bean Museum, Ft. Garland, or take a walking tour of historical downtown Alamosa. Drive along the Los Caminos Antiguos Scenic Byway for panoramic views of the vast San Luis Valley from scenic vistas.
It's nearly impossible to convey the beauty of Alamosa in words. So, we invite you to come, see with your own eyes, and experience what it truly means to get rooted in Alamosa.


text:
Stoosh wrote:
- This is the part I'm not sure of, so if I'm wrong someone correct me. I believe he said an agreement must be reached between five of the seven. If I heard this correctly, four legislative members and one gubernatorial candidate must agree.
That is correct. One of Rendell's picks, and all four of the legislative picks must agree.


text:
1 killed, 2 injured in I-270 crash
Police say driver crossed median, hit 2 vehicles
One person was killed and two were injured late Monday in a three-vehicle collision on Interstate 270 in Frederick County.
Maryland State Police were called around 10 p.m. to the crash scene on northbound I-270 near the Montgomery County line.
Investigators said they believe a person driving a Ford Windstar was driving south on I-270 when the vehicle crossed the median for some reason and hit a Ford Escape, killing the driver. Officials said the Windstar then continued on, hitting a Lexus.
Officials said the driver of the Lexus was taken to Frederick Memorial Hospital with what appeared to be minor injuries. The driver of the Windstar was taken to Suburban Hospital in stable condition.
Police haven't released any names of the victims yet or said if charges are pending against the driver of the Windstar. No passengers were in any of the vehicles.
Northbound Interstate 270 was closed for about three hours during the investigation.
Upload your breaking news photos and videos here:


text:
The Ides of March are upon us and that means that we have another opportunity to learn some stuff about SQL Server. We have that opportunity because it is time for the monthly S3OLV User Group meeting.
This month, Glenn Berry of SQL Server MVP fame has volunteered to present to our group via Livemeeting. Glenn will be teaching us how to properly Select and Size database hardware in regards to OLTP performance. Here is the abstract for this presentation.
The foundation of database performance is the underlying server hardware and storage subsystem. Even the best designed and optimized database application can be crippled by an inadequate hardware and storage infrastructure. Recent advances in new processors and chipsets, along with improvements in magnetic and SSD storage have dramatically changed the evaluation and selection process compared to the past. Many database professionals struggle to keep up with new technology and often simply let someone else make their hardware selection and sizing decisions. Unfortunately, the DBA usually gets the blame for any performance issues that crop up later. Don't let this happen to you! This session covers current and upcoming hardware from both Intel and AMD and gives you the tools and resources to make better hardware selection decisions to support SQL Server OLTP workloads.
We will be holding this learning opportunity March 10, 2011 between 6:30 PM PST and 8:30PST.
Livemeeting Connection Information can be found as follows:
- Copy this address and paste it into your web browser: https://www.livemeeting.com/cc/UserGroups/join
- Copy and paste the required information: Meeting ID: 3DPBZQ
A little about our Presenter
Glenn works as a Database Architect at NewsGator Technologies in Denver, CO. He is a SQL Server MVP, and he has a whole collection of Microsoft certifications, including MCITP, MCDBA, MCSE, MCSD, MCAD, and MCTS, which proves that he likes to take tests. His expertise includes DMVs, high availability, hardware selection, full text search, and SQL Azure. He is also an Adjunct Faculty member at University College – University of Denver, where has been teaching since 2000. He recently completed the Master Teacher Program at Denver University – University College. He is the author of two chapters in the book SQL Server MVP Deep Dives, and blogs regularly at http://sqlserverperformance.wordpress.com.
Contact Info
Twitter: GlennAlanBerry


text:
Brian Lara has called heads and won the toss at the CW Oval. Masters XI will bowl first.
Tyron Henderson has been in excellent form recently and he will look to make an early impact in this most crucial of matches.
0.1 Henderson to Smith, 0 runs, Pitched up outside offstump at good pace and left alone by Smith.
0.2 Henderson to Smith, FOUR, That was a bit fuller and Smith just walked across and fired it through the covers and away for FOUR. This pitch looks to be a cracker!
0.3 Henderson to Smith, FOUR, That's even better! Henderson still searching for that corridor, but Smith took a good length ball and drove it sweetly to the cover boundary.
0.4 Henderson to Smith, 1 run, Henderson strayed onto the pads and Smith just turned it to long leg for a single. Dwyer set to face his first ball.
0.5 Henderson to Dwyer, 0 runs, Pitched up and defended calmly back to the bowler. Dwyer looks well organized there.
0.6 Henderson to Dwyer, OUT!, That moved away a bit and Dwyer pushed at it. A little edge through and a confident appeal is upheld immediately.
CR Dwyer c Prior b Henderson 0 (2)
Partnership 9 (DP Smith 9, CR Dwyer 0)
Upper Body 9/1 (0.6 overs)
End of over 1 (9 runs) - Upper Body 9/1
DP Smith 9* (5b) T Henderson 1-0-9-1
DBM Murphy 0* (0b)
Odoyo will share the new ball.
1.1 Odoyo to Smith, 1 run, He starts with one on legstump and it's just pushed to the right of square leg for a single.
Darren Murphy is on strike for the first his first ball. He's wearing his traditional black bandana...
1.2 Odoyo to Murphy, BEATEN!, A big swing and a miss by Murphy. He went for the pull shot, but it wasn't quit short enough. Swish.
1.3 Odoyo to Murphy, 2 runs, A bit fuller and Murphy pushed it confidenly through the covers and sets off for 2. These two run well with each other.
1.4 Odoyo to Murphy, BEATEN!, This is typical from the man. Another one pitched up and Murphy went for the cross-batted swipe, but missed the ball entirely. A stifled appeal, but there was nothing in it.
1.5 Odoyo to Murphy, 0 runs, Left alone this time. That's a pleasant change! Good judgment there and he just let that seam away slightly outside offstump.
1.6 Odoyo to Murphy, 1 run, Full again and pushed into the covers for a quick single. A misfield by Hinds sees them through comfortably.
End of over 2 (4 runs) - Upper Body 13/1
DP Smith 10* (5b) Tm Odoyo 1-0-4-0
DBM Murphy 3* (5b)
2.1 Henderson to Murphy, 2 runs, Short ball and he mistimes the pull shot. Benkenstein chased well and keeps the batsmen to two runs. Murphy not looking convincing.
2.2 Henderson to Murphy, FOUR!, Well that's pretty convincing! Banged in short again and this time Murphy middles it and that's two bounces into the boundary. Excellent response!
2.3 Henderson to Murphy, 0 runs, A firm drive but staight to the man at short extra cover. Fielded cleanly by Lara, so there's no run.
2.4 Henderson to Murphy, 1 run, This time he pushes it to the right of Lara and they scamper another quick single. These wo definitely on the same wavelength. Scary stuff.
2.5 Henderson to Smith, 1 run, Smith continues to look comfortable and play himself in, running the ball down to third man, who's in place and fields.
2.6 Henderson to Murphy, 0 runs, Yorker length from Henderson and a good finish to the over. Murphy can only block it back to the bowler.
End of over 3 (8 runs) - Upper Body 21/1
DP Smith 11* (6b) T Henderson 2-0-17-0
DBM Murphy 10* (10b)
3.1 Odoyo to Smith, 2 runs, The first sign of intent by Smith! He stepped out of his crease and drove the ball past mid-off with some authority. He didn't get all of it though, and Patel cuts it off short of the rope.
3.2 Odoyo to Smith, FOUR, Odoyo strayed onto the pads and Smith clipped it over the square leg fielder and it raced away for a welcome boundary.
3.3 Odoyo to Smith, 0 runs, A full toss, but Smith can only it back to the bowler. He looks furious with himself, as he should be. He's looked in good touch otherwise.
3.4 Odoyo to Smith, 1 run, On the pads again and turned away for a single. Smith looking totally in control out there. A man on a mission.
3.5 Odoyo to Murphy, 2 runs, Slashed away! Just out of the reach of Kemp at backward point. Henderson ran around well from third man to cut it off.
3.6 Odoyo to Murphy, BEATEN, The ball didn't do much, but Murphy poked a it and it beat the edge comfortably. He's starting to get that clueless shape again...
End of over 4 (9 runs) - Upper Body 30/1
DP Smith 18* (10b) Tm Odoyo 2-0-13-0
DBM Murphy 12* (12b)
The first sign of spin, as Henderson is replaced by the blonde bombshell, Shane Warne...
4.1 Warne to Smith, SIX!, BANG! What a greeting! Smith wasted no time there, chipping down the track and clobbering the ball against the spin, over long on! What a shot!
4.2 Warne to Smith, SIX!, Shocking response! Warne dropped that in short and Smith couldn't believe his luck. He just rocked back and pulled it for six!
4.3 Warne to Smith, 1 run, Much better from Warne. Tossed up and Smith pushes it to the legside for a single.
4.4 Warne to Murphy, 2 runs, Murphy went to hit that over midwicket but it flew off an outside edge and over cover point. The batsmen scrambled 2 runs.
4.5 Warne to Murphy, OUT!, Warne strikes! More flight and a hint of turn to beat the arrogant advances of Murphy, and Matt Prior did the rest smartly behind the stumps.
DBM Murphy st Prior b Warne 14 (14)
Partnership 36 (DP Smith 22, DBM Murphy 14)
Upper Body 45/2 (4.5 overs)
4.6 Warne to Gonzalez, 0 run, A good finish to the over. Tossed up again and Gonzalez played defensively back to him.
End of over 5 (15 runs) - Upper Body 45/2
DP Smith 31* (13b) SK Warne 1-0-15-1
JP Gonzalez 0* (1b)


text:
So first up is our little bug boy. I used two strands of green floss and just made rows and rows of chain stitches. I liked how the part in his hair really shows and I'm also quite fond of chain stitches so this was a great option all around.
Our little forest girl is just a wee lass and I did that on purpose just so I could do her hair this way. Had I made her larger I would still be working on those french knots right now. I know I wanted big puffs of 'curls' on top of her hair and that french knots would be ideal (with a little satin stitching for her bangs and for the top where her hair is "pulled back"). To cover a little more ground a little quicker and also to create a little more texture I did "up" my floss to three strands.
Okay, this one is my favorite. It doesn't look like anything more than a slightly messy satin stitch. And I know I'm not that great at satin stitching but I really can get the threads straight - really I can. I added a little twist though because I thought the satin stitch looked a little too neat and a little too solid. So, after satin stitching all the hair I went back in with just one strand of floss and make some long stitches here and there. I generally followed the basic direction and length of the satin stitches but also wove my thread between and at slight angles here and there to 'tousle' the hair a bit.
I think it really makes the hair look more 'natural' so to speak. I first used this technique last year when I made my caroler ornaments. It's so subtle but really effective.
Interested in more tips for embroidered hair? Check out this tutorial for making embroidered braids or this great discussion on floss color suggestions for hair. What is your best advice for stitching hair?


text:
Arsenal forward Theo Walcott puts pen to paper on new long-term contract
Theo Walcott has signed a new long-term contract with Arsenal to finally end any speculation about his future.
Last Updated: 19/01/13 8:10am
The England forward's deal was due to expire at the end of the season with rival clubs queueing up to try and sign the 23-year-old on a free transfer.
Since arriving at the club from Southampton back in 2006, Walcott has become an international regular and scored 56 goals in 244 appearances, and his deal is reported to commit him to Arsenal until the summer of 2016.
Walcott said: "I am very happy to have signed a new contract here at Arsenal.
"Thanks to everyone for their continued support, especially the manager, everyone at the club and most importantly the fans.
"I have made it clear from the start that I wanted to stay at Arsenal so I am pleased we have agreed a deal that everyone is happy with. What's important now is for the team to realise its potential and win trophies."
Boss Arsene Wenger added: "We are all delighted that Theo has signed a new contract. He joined us as a 16-year-old and since then has developed very well to become an extremely important player for both Arsenal Football Club and England.
"Theo is a strong player and also a great person, and the combination of his ability and pace always make him such a valuable asset either from the flanks or down the middle.
"Theo's contract extension now gives us a strong nucleus of ambitious young players who have committed to the club and want to be successful with us as a group."
Chelsea v Arsenal is live on Sky Sports 1 this Sunday. For more details click here.


text:
ZTE Avid 4G Adds to MetroPCS's Lineup of Affordable LTE Phones
You don't have to spend a fortune to get a 4G smartphone these days. Today, MetroPCS introduced the ZTE Avid 4G, an LTE-capable smartphone priced at $149 without contract. Running Android 4.0, the midrange handset has a four-inch, 800 x 480-pixel touchscreen, a five-megapixel camera on the back and a front-facing VGA camera. It can also be used as a mobile hotspot for an additional fee. The Avid 4G is available in stores now. Monthly plans range between $40 and $70.


text:
Hot off the heels of last week's inaugural entry into Spinal Tapdance's 'Listening Arc' series, I was challenged to a new listening arc by all-around awesome dude Josh Haun of That's How Kids Die. The challenge: Get from Johnny Cash's ass-walloping live album At San Quentin to Darkthrone's third album, the ultra-grim Under A Funeral Moon. As you'll see in the comments section of that first arc, I was pretty confident I could make easy work of the challenge by way of Metallica's St. Anger, owing to the fact that the video for the title track was filmed (unless I'm much mistaken) at the very same San Quentin Prison.
Two problems presented themselves, however: First, it made for a pretty easy out, generally bypassing the contortions necessary to get from outlaw country to black metal; and second, it would have required me to suggest that all you fine readers spend some 70-odd minutes of your life listening to St. Anger, and that shit just ain't happening. Thus, I present to you Spinal Tapdance's Listening Arc #2: From Cash To Culto (in five moves) which completely disregards and papers over the Metallica Singularity.
1. Johnny Cash, At San Quentin (1969)
The Man in Black has rarely been as imposing as on this rollicking live document from San Quentin Prison. I constantly go back and forth as to whether I prefer this or the previous year's At Folsom Prison, but basically, you can't go wrong with either one. Cash covers a wide range of styles on this album (for the record, the disc I've got is the so-called "Complete Live At San Quentin," which cobbles together all 18 tracks, rather than the original 10 of the LP release), from crime and punishment barnburners to country-ish standards to straight-faced spirituals. What I'm really going to pick up on here, however, to allow me to move forward with the listening arc, is the fact that the prison space itself becomes a crucial element in listening to this album. That is to say, this is a fantastic album on most all counts – Cash is in fine form, tearing through his 'hits' at breakneck speed and letting loose deranged wolf howls when appropriate, his wife June Carter has a pitch-perfect sloppy Appalachian croon, and his backing band is on fire.
But what really makes this record stand out is the atmosphere. Obviously, Cash revels in playing to the audience of inmates – he provokes a wild chorus of boos anytime he mentions the guards or the warden, and he even penned a tune called "San Quentin," which he runs through twice to rapturous reception ("San Quentin, may you rot and burn in hell / May your walls fall, and may I live to tell," etc.). Listening closely to this album, then, reveals that the space itself is an instrument, and I'm not just talking about the typical aural component of a live album. This is a live album played to prisoners, and you can literally feel the electricity running through the audience as Cash tears through these outlaw tunes. The concert was also filmed and broadcast for television, and while I've never seen the visuals, I almost don't need to. The audience noise swells and falls, and at times, you can tell there's some commotion going on out in the audience that's essentially unconnected to what's going on onstage. It makes for a crackling, dangerous sound, but more than that, it communicates a sense of the prison as a lived space and a living space, which is precisely how we transition into the rest of the listening arc.
2. Set Fire To Flames, Sings Reign Rebuilder (2001)
Musically, this debut album from this collective composed of members of the Canadian post-rock elite (Godspeed You Black Emperor, A Silver Mt Zion, Hanged Up, etc., etc.) shares very little ground with Johnny Cash. This is a generally sparse, experimental album, featuring found sound snippets, ambient space, and flashes of chamber-esque classicism. Here's the connection, though: This album was recorded in a dilapidated house, and you can literally hear the house itself contributing to the sounds of the album. Floors creak, strings echo, snatches of conversation are caught through hallways and around corners, police sirens pass in the street. This house becomes as much another musical instrument as the brushed drum kit or the keening violin. This is desolate, desperate music for slow urban collapse, with only the faintest shred of hope blossoming.
3. The Gault, Even As All Before Us (2005)
Heartbreakingly, this is the only album The Gault ever produced, and it is probably one of the most criminally underrated albums in all of metal. I've never heard anything that sounds quite like it, and the atmosphere of unpretentious sorrow it evokes is absolutely unparalleled. So, not a cheerful album, this. I suppose it's somewhat generally in the style of drone-soaked doom, but the wailing vocals are entirely their own beast, and the slow trudging pace and increasingly epic scope of the songs throughout the album bespeak a sepia-hued Americana that may just as well be the fog-drenched London of late 19th century industrial blight. This album takes the last few shreds of hope from Set Fire To Flames and, well, burns them on the pyre of its unrelenting realism.
4. Weakling, Dead As Dreams (2000)
The Gault was a project that eventually grew out of the demise of a previous San Francisco band, Weaking, who also – tragically – only ever produced one album. But what an album it is. Dead As Dreams is a true landmark recording in American black metal, taking the speed and grim intensity of all them damn Scandinavians at face value, but shooting it through with a touch of avant-garde melodicism and structural experimentalism. Or, let's put it a different way, shall we? Wolves In The Throne Room would straight-up NOT EXIST if it weren't for this album. And again, unlike the forest-dancing escapism of their Northern European 'peers', this album has a much grittier feel, a grounding in the real lived experience of a major American metropolis. This album defines epic black metal in a way that most folk-besotted frotteurs can only grasp in their wettest of wet dreams, and it really signified that American black metal need not bow to the aesthetic conventions of the genre's originators.
5. Demoncy, Joined In Darkness (1999)
As we're just about wrapping up this listening arc, we're going to keep it in the American family. Demoncy are a decidedly less experimental outfit than Weakling, but Joined In Darkness is nevertheless another landmark recording in the annals of American black metal. It's regressive and atavistic in all those primally satisfying ways, and the thing blasts ahead like a great hulking beast dragging the bones of devoured animals down into the deepest recesses of a lightless cavern. This is reverb used not to intensify and kick around the shrill howls of a vocalist, but rather to sound a great black lake. While not quite as primitive as true American black metal instigators like Von or Havohej, Demoncy is, to these ears, infinitely more satisfying. And, beyond the sound of a phantom bulldozer plowing through a field of ghostly birch trees, the reason this stacks up as the perfect transition into Darkthrone is due to a nice sequencing coincidence: the penultimate track on this Demoncy album, "The Dawn of Eternal Damnation," follows the same basic model of the final track on Darkthrone's Under A Funeral Moon, "Crossing the Triangle of Flames": it starts out brisk and blasting, twists its way around some gnarled-root riffs, and then settles into a stubborn, plodding death march to close out the album in a true dark dirge.
6. Darkthrone, Under A Funeral Moon (1993)
From the brittle, vampiric opening shot of "Natassja In Eternal Sleep," to the aforementioned infinite-march-toward-a-corroded-horizon of "Crossing the Triangle of Flames," Under A Funeral Moon is a bona fide classic. The fact that is maybe my least favorite of Darkthrone's absolutely untouchable black metal quadrilogy (A Blaze in the Northern Sky through Panzerfaust) says less about the weakness of this album (of which there is none) than about the strength of those albums that surround it. Nevertheless, this is probably Darkthrone at their most white-knuckled, wide-eyed straight-ahead black metal dogmatism. Sure, Transilvanian Hunger is arguably more 'straight-ahead' in certain ways, but it accomplished that feeling through a far more peculiar, almost avant-garde sense of repetition and minimalist melody than Under A Funeral Moon is a better analogue for such early black metal classics as Bathory's Under (coincidence?) The Sign Of The Black Mark. The closing sludge of this album, featuring a tolling bell crumbling and collapsing in quarter-time, should draw your mind back to the closing of Demoncy's album, and back through other American landmarks, with a quick detour up to the Frozen North, and then back down, screaming through aeons of memory and tradition, to the true American outlaw, the true Black of the sorely-missed Johnny Cash.
Okay, friends. The first Reader Challenge has been answered, but it's up to you to let me know if it's been answered successfully. Did I lose the plot at any point throughout this Arc? Feel like calling me on any bullshit choices? Pipe up, then; it's hard to hear you over all this racket. Thanks to Josh for a very worthy Listening Arc challenge.
So, then, you – yeah, you out there, with the soft voice and big thoughts and eager fingers: What's next? What's your Listening Arc challenge? Bring it on, the lot of you.


text:
403(b) Retirement Plans
Niagara University offers two retirement programs administered by TIAA. Contributions may be made on a tax-deferred basis on an employee's base salary only.
The 2018 maximum contribution level is as follows:
- $18,500 per year for those under age 50.
- Additional $6,000 per year if over age 50.
- Additional $3,000 per year with 15 years of service at Niagara University and provided the employee has not exhausted this option in the past. Tax deferred annuity is required.
403(b) Retirement Plan Provisions
Tax Deferred Annuity
You will be eligible to contribute a portion of your pay to the Plan as a pre-tax deferral, unless you fall into one of the following categories of excluded employees.
- You are a nonresident alien and you received no income from within the United States.
- You are a student enrolled and attending classes offered by your Employer and your Employer is a school, college or university.
Unless you fall into one of the categories of excluded employees, you will be immediately eligible to participate in the Plan. There are no special age or service requirements that you need to satisfy.
Employees may defer part of their salary into the 403(b) Tax Deferred Annuity through pretax payroll deduction instead of receiving it as cash compensation. When an employee makes such a contribution into the Plan, the taxation on the amount of the contribution is tax-deferred. The term, "tax-deferred" means that amounts deducted from a participant's paycheck are not subject to state or federal income taxes at the time of the payroll deduction.
In order to participate, you will need to complete an enrollment form with TIAA along with a salary reduction agreement.
Defined Contribution Plan
You will be eligible to contribute a portion of your pay to the Plan as a pre-tax deferral if you fall into one of the following categories:
- Upon completion of one year of services (at least 1,000 hours of work during the calendar year).
- Attainment of age 21, and
- You contribute at least 3% of your salary (Niagara University's contribution will be 8%) on a pre-tax basis to the plan.
For helpful planning tools and other resources, visit the TIAA website or contact TIAA at 1-800-842-2733.


text:
Rapper Cassidy has joined up with a church in Pennsylvania to release a "faith-based" charity record detailing his relationship with God.
The Hotel hit-maker, real name Barry Reese, is collaborating with Pastor Jomo K. Johnson of Philly Open Air Church in Philadelphia to release the EP, with all proceeds going to two local charities.
In an interview with the Christian Post, Cassidy explains his eight-month stint in prison stemming from murder charges, and a subsequent near-fatal car accident shortly after his 2006 release, brought him closer to his Christian faith.
He says, "When I came from jail and recovered from the accident I definitely felt obligated to talk about my relationship with God because that's the only way that I could make it through those situations that I was in…
"I just wanted to show people that you can come from the streets, you can be around a lot of different things but still have a relationship with God and be an artist and talk about it… With me, the type of music that I do and taking that opportunity to tell people about my relationship with God…
"I feel as though I can bring a lot more people that wouldn't normally listen to gospel music or really be concerned with the Lord to spread the word. I know that's what the Lord wants you to do. That's pretty much the direction that I'm going in."
In addition, Cassidy is working with Pastor Johnson, who has a publishing company called GGIS (God's Grace is Sufficient), to release a biography on the rapper's life.
Both projects are due for release later this year..
Photo Credits: PR Photos
, J Records


text:
Question of the Week: What's the hardest bass line you've ever learned?
This one's all about the bragging rights…
What's the hardest bass line you've ever learned (and pulled off)?
Answer below in the comments, or on our Facebook page.
No Treble Stickers are Back!
By popular demand, our stickers are now back in stock. Be sure to check out our new Holographic Sticker too! Grab Some Swag.
Share your thoughts
Probably the Donna Lee head (Pastorius' speed)
Darling Dear-Jackson 5 (the master, James Jamerson)
YYZ-Rush From the Moving Pictures Album
"Hardest" is relative e.g. in my early learning phase I learned several complete Rush songs "Grand Designs" and "Turn The Page". These days I'm more interested in musically-interesting bass work, rather than raw difficulty. Which is another way of saying I'm getting old …
Actual Proof was pretty hard or (Used to Be) Cha Cha to play as originals at same tempo and with same energy
Probably Fight Fire With Fire or Disposable Heroes (Original Tempo).
Currently learning Holy Wars (Punishmnet Due)
And I don't play with a plectrum, for the record.
Well I don't know about actual difficulty since I play a lot of jazz and blues and therefore improvise 99% of the time. But I have played all of Rush's 2112 of the ablum 2112 note for note at a gig. Haha 20 minutes of trying to remember what comes next…
There's a Kevin Eubanks tune called "The Sting," where the bass plays the melody in unison with the guitar. It's probably the fastest latin tune I've ever heard in my life and holding the groove on the tune is ridiculous.
Endangered Species – Wayne Shorter
Cult of personality living colour
I learned the first minute and a half of "Classical Thump" by Victor Wooten and played it in a cover of "Tommy the Cat" by Primus in place of Les' solo.
Hands down, Teen Town. Still working on the Marcus Miller version.
The Marcus miller version of teen town
hmmmm…..there are so many and some good tunes already put forth here. i'm gonna go to the waaay back mochine and pick "tarkus' by ELP. although, gettin' "got a match" up to speed is my current demon.
donna lee or confirmation head, they're both really hard, jaco speed or slow.
So Far….
"What's Going On?" – Marvin Gaye
James Never plays a a single part the same so it keeps you on your toes :)
Tommy The Cat. Took me YEARS.
Groovaleagance…..Skeet's runs don't sound that complicated, until you try them!
All of them if you want to play them right it's not about just notes it's about feel!
The last two I've learned I would say, All Choked Up in Grease. It's deceptively simple. with some wicked fills. The other is Bloodmeat by Protest the Hero, the middle section has two octave arpeggio tapping and it's killer at the tempo in the tune.
Avalon by Natalie Cole. Nearly all 1/8 notes played at 240 bps.
Kid Charlemagne – I've been playing it for years and still amn't happy with it!
I have 2: "Actual Proof" by the HeadHunters (Paul Jackson) and "Glide" by Pleasure (Nathaniel Phillips).
Anesthesia pulling teeth and Jerry was a race car driver
(Anesthesia) Pulling Teeth.


text:
All prices are in All prices are in USD
Hover over main image to zoom
These earrings features 6mm x 4mm oval Pink Tourmaline, 9mm x 8mm Rainbow Moonstone and sterling silver. The earrings are about just over 1-1/4" long including the earwires.
We promise to never spam you, and just use your email address to identify you as a valid customer.
This product hasn't received any reviews yet. Be the first to review this product!
Pearls....a beautiful gemstone from a living sea creature. They can be …
Thank you for visiting Rox Jewelry's Boutique featuring sterling silver and …
All prices are in USD. © 2020 Rox Jewelry.
Sitemap |
Shopping Cart Software by BigCommerce


text:
401 Items Tagged
body image
Let's talk about body image.
Does Sex Make You Nervous? Here's How To Develop A Healthier Relationship With Sex
This is why our relationship to our own bodies is so strained.
How Your Fitness Instructors Shape Your Body Image — For Better Or Worse
Words matter.
All The Ways Being Naked Can Make You A Healthier, More Confident Person
According to science.
France Has Made It Illegal To Retouch Models Without A Warning
The French just do it better, almost always.
How This Woman Used Yoga To Build Mental Strength & Fall In Love With Her Body
"Every day I'm a little less ashamed of my big belly and have a little more trust in my tiny wrists."
11 Real Women On What They Love Most About Their Bodies
Simply reading this is uplifting.
We've Never Seen Stretch Marks Portrayed So Beautifully
She takes "love yourself" to a whole new level.
How Cancer Helped Me Love My Body, Finally
After a lifetime of loathing, I finally learned to love.
Your Definitive Guide To Feeling Confident AF In A Swimsuit This Summer
We can smell your swagger from here.
Bookmark This For The Next Time You're Feeling Down On Your Body
Here's the truth: Having a different body doesn't change your life.
This Is How Often You Should Weigh Yourself If You Want To Lose Weight (A Doctor Explains)
A doctor explains exactly how much is too much.
This Summer, Learn To Love Exercise. Here's How
Yes, it really is possible.
The Self-Love Routine That Helped Me Finally Feel Confident In My Swimsuit
If you've been through this, here's my advice.
8 Things You Need To Know Today (June 2)
All the wellness news you need to know, including how coffee can boost your workouts, how Ariel Winter is defending her "beach body," and the new...
The Empowering Questions You Should Be Asking Yourself Every Single Day
What would you do if you had a day entirely to yourself?
Forcing Myself To Love My Body Didn't Work. Here's What I Did Instead
Being positive can have its drawbacks.
6 Things You Need To Know Today (April 10)
All the wellness news you need to know today, including MTV's switch to genderless acting categories and how Amy Schumer shut down a fat-shaming...
What Life Is Like After Weight Loss (Hint: It's Not What You'd Expect)
It's not all it's cracked up to be.
Why I Do Yoga: 8 Yogis Share How Their Practice Changed Their Lives
We are in this together.


text: In this series of Hall of Fame nomination-based posts, we're going to focus on specific roles/positions. We'll be reviewing both players on the HOF ballot as well as non-HOFers who we feel deserve re-consideration. This first post will focus on leadoff hitters – in honor of two standouts: Rickey Henderson and Tim Raines. We're also […]Please, blog, may I have some more?


text:
Writing Generator Plug-ins: Making Photoshop Yours
As a designer, my relationship with Photoshop had always been a one-way street. I'd spend hours pouring my heart into a design, but then I'd always run into the question of, "Now what?". Extracting my design intent from PSDs felt tedious and repetitive. I conceived of Adobe Generator as a means to empower people to quickly and easily access the design data within PSDs. With Generator, anyone who knows JavaScript can create their own way of working with Photoshop.
While developing Generator in Photoshop CC, our team spoke with many designers and developers to understand their workflows. We learned from each other and worked together to make the Generator APIs super fast, lightweight, and powerful. Along the way we met Kat Bobbitt and Asa Miller from Stand In. Over just a few days, Kat & Asa were able to get Stand In up and running using Generator's real-time APIs.
Stand In – Realistic Interactive Prototypes, Straight from Photoshop
Much more than image extraction, Stand In takes positioning, styling, state, even motion data, from PSDs and creates prototypes that feel like real apps which you can view on your iPhone. This capability, to fluidly create in Photoshop and seamlessly output designs to any context, is at the heart of the Generator technology. To get more info on this awesome mobile UI prototyping tool, check out standin.io.
Your First Generator Plug-In
If you're interested in creating your own plug-in (Yay! I'm really excited that you're interested), take a look at Tom Krcha's quick start guide, then peek at the Image Assets code on github. You'll find everything you need to get started.
Oh, and if you've got any comments or thoughts on Generator, send 'em to me @timriot on Twitter.
Join the discussion
😀 wow.. gonna love this one
holy sh** thats rad!!!!
I think, i could love it!
I can't really think of anything else at the moment, so can I ask the question; 'Are you responsible for the horrendous overnight changes to Adobe Photoshop Express'? No one wants to hold their hand up and surprise surprise, we can't get hold of anybody!
"As a designer, my relationship with Photoshop had always been a one-way street. I'd spend hours pouring my heart into a design, but then I'd always run into the question of, "Now what?"."
Now, you press Ctrl+F12 (Or F12 for viewing current page), if you used the button symbol for all your interactive elements, and put the right links for each interactive element, you will get your designed pages as working prototype (in HTML and optionally CSS), the prototype will includes all your pages, states and other interactive elements, you can use extensions to show it on mobile devices or check responsiveness of your GUI…
Oops, sorry you wrote 'Photoshop',well spend some time to re-prepare your prototype from files (you created for each screen) and layer comp (you created for each screen or element state), or maybe just print it, and create a paper prototype, after all the software you use intended to create prints…
The above description involving pressing the F12, is a native Adobe Fireworks workflow, that Fireworks user favor and use for many years.
I think it a shame that the industry standard, is to use a PATCHED image manipulation software intended for print to create screen production, starting with image ready, continuing with the horror called 'save for web', and now the new patch, a rip off of John Dunning Fireworks extension from few month ago (http://johndunning.com/fireworks/about/GenerateWebAssets).
Fireworks users, are just the one who know to choose the right tool for each task (and most tasks can actually made inside fireworks), we never really needed adobe, Fireworks developed for the task of designing for screen, adobe added some features that make our software almost complete, then they hide it form you, and fix some bugs for us.
Fireworks was always cheap compare to Adobe native software (Photoshop and Illustrator) and always been (and still are) a fresh modern design tool (compare to your ancient patched zombies, that are forced to do stuff they suffer from).
Lately adobe deliver a happy message for us, they will not mess with our software anymore, that is good news – we got a free software (or one can buy it for a reasonable price for the last time), we get upgrades and new features few times a mouth, so it always keep before the rest of adobe software. the features you get soon in your patched software, are probably used by us for few month or years.
You want to be ahead of the industry? Use one software to create your wireframes, mock ups, and prototypes in half the time you used to? Export it to almost any format you need? (and with better result)
Leave the print industry, join the digital design age…
Try Fireworks!
[…] my design intent from PSDs felt tedious and repetitive," writes Photoshop UI designer Tim Riot. "I conceived of Adobe Generator as a means to empower people […]
Will this also work with Photoshop CS6?
Whoa wait so if I know Javascript I can write my own PS plugins? How great is that? Is PS generator available in the new Creative Suite?
Great Article.I think it a shame that the industry standard, is to use a PATCHED image manipulation software intended for print to create screen production, starting with image ready, continuing with the horror called 'save for web', and now the new patch, a rip off of John Dunning Fireworks extension from few month ago.
A very good article for me.
I´m a noob in photoshop and take evry article about photoshop i can get.
Hi, I am interested in building a plug-in that is similar to Digimarc but a little different to it. I have no idea or skills on how to build this and I would like to know where is the best place to go to get someone to do this for me?
Love this post . Thank you so much for sharing this post with us .
This post is more helpful about making Photoshop generator plugins .


text:
Cable Stitch Holder Set - "U" Style
Set of u- or j-shaped cable needles in three different sizes.
Class Policies
Class fee must be paid in full to reserve your space. Please purchase materials prior to the start of class.
Student Discounts
Students receive a 10% storewide discount upon registering for class. Discount is valid on class materials plus any purchases through the last day of class; please remind cashier of your class enrollment. Sorry, no additional discounts on sale items or class fees.
You may cancel up to one week before the first class for a full refund (otherwise, no refunds or make-ups for missed classes). We may cancel classes that don't fill.
Unless otherwise noted, classes are intended for students 16+ years old.
Please call us at 503-439-3316.


text:
$29.95 $104.00
Material: 925 Sterling Silver
Stone: Cubic Zirconia
Back finding: post-with-friction-back
Description: .925 Sterling Silver
The shiny texture provide beautiful contrast to the mod like graduated dome cut of these half hoop earrings. A delightful pair crafted in rhodium plated...View full product details
Exquisitely crafted in rhodium plated sterling silver, these classic pieces radiate timeless beauty. A pair of hoop earrings secured with classic snap backings. Earring Information...View full product details
Minimalist and utterly stylish, these hoop earrings feature rhodium plated polish. Crafted in sterling silver and secured with snap type backings. Earring Information Length 0.79...View full product details


text:
Moore College of Art & Design
Historical Facts
Dates & Name Changes for Moore College of Art & Design
- 1848-1850 Philadelphia School of Design for Women (PSDW)
- 1932-1963 Moore Institute of Art, Science, & Industry
- 1963-1989 Moore College of Art (MCA)
- 1989-present Moore College of Art & Design (MCAD)
History of Moore College of Art & Design
- 1848 Sarah Worthington Peter establishes the Philadelphia School of Design for women in her Society Hill home.
- 1850 The Franklin Institute takes over the PSDW.
- 1853 PSDW is incorporated after formally breaking its ties with the Franklin Institute.
- 1873 Elizabeth Croasdale becomes principal of PSDW.
- 1880 PSDW moves into the Edwin Forrest Mansion at Broad Street.
- 1886 Emily Sartain becomes principal of PSDW.
- 1909 Board of Lady Managers given a direct voice in the management of the school. Edward Gombert becomes Principal.
- 1919 Harriet Sartain becomes principal of PSDW.
- 1921 The Young People's Art Workshop (now Young Artists' Workshop) is founded.
- 1931 The State of Pennsylvania authorizes the PSDW to grant Bachelor of Science in Art Education degrees, becoming the first independent art school in the country able to grant a degree of any kind.
- 1932 PSDW merges with the Moore Institute of Art, Science & Industry.
- 1941 Moore is the first art & design school to be accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges & Universities.
- 1946 Harold R. Rice becomes first President of Moore.
- 1948 Moore begins its continuing studies program.
- 1950 Moore engaged architect, Roy F. Larson (Harbeson, Hough, Livingston and Larson) to draw up plans for a new campus.
- 1953 Moore was accredited by the American Assn. Of Colleges for Teacher Education and by the PA Assn. Of Colleges and Universities. It also held official membership in the National Commission on Accrediting, the only professional art school in PA so recognized.
- 1953-1957 Acquired site for new campus. Planning stages and construction for new location on Logan Circle
- 1959 Moore moves into its present location at the Parkway & Twentieth Street, in the heart of the Philadelphia cultural community.
- 1960 Moore's building program was completed at an investment of more than $4,000,000. May 21, 1960 was the opening ceremony at which time Mayor Dilworth proclaimed "MIA day". More than 1300 guests attended the opening.
- 1960 Crozier Hall located at 2039 Cherry Street which housed the "overflow" students from the dormitory was bought. After extensive improvements were made the building was opened in 1961 as a freshman dormitory. With room for 80 students it was renamed Sartain Hall
- 1963 The Moore Institute becomes Moore College of Art.
- 1964 Mayo Bryce becomes President of Moore.
- 1968 First Moore Gallery is established.
- 1976 Millicent Brown Allen becomes President of Moore (?)
- 1978 Herbert J. Burgart becomes President of Moore (?)
- 1983 The Goldie Paley Gallery is established with the mission to showcase international artists.
- 1986 The Library space & resources are doubled.
- 1987 The Levy Gallery for the Arts in Philadelphia is established, with the mission of featuring emerging artists & minority artists from Philadelphia.
- 1989 Moore becomes Moore College of Art & Design.
- 1990 Moore inaugurates its Computer-Assisted Design Drafting (CADD) lab.
- 1991 Dr. Mary-Linda Merriam is appointed as Moore's first woman president. A new computer graphics lab is established.
- 1992 Collaborative efforts are started with colleges in Korea & Japan.
- 1993 Barbara Gillette Price is appointed 6th president of Moore.
- 1999 Happy Craven Fernandez is appointed 7th president of Moore.
- 2000 New Wilson Hall opened.
School Locations
- 1848-1850 Sarah Peter's home, 320 South 3rd Street (below Spruce Street—no longer exists)
- 1850-1853 72 South Walnut Street
- 1853-1855 8th & Locust Streets
- 1855-1864 Chestnut Street (opposite of U.S. Mint)
- 1864-1880 Merrick & Filbert Street (now Broad & Filbert)
- 1880-1959 Broad & Master Street (Edwin Forrest Mansion)
- 1960-present Logan Square, 20th & the Parkway
"The Moore Institute of Art, Science & Industry merged in 1932 with The Philadelphia School of Design for Women. The Moore Institute was founded under the terms of the will of Joseph Moore, Jr. [Philadelphia banker & philanthropist], which provided [a generous $3 million bequest] for an institute of Art, Science & Industry offering practical education & training to young women, in memory of his father & mother, Joseph & Cecilia Moore"—Training for the Useful & the Beautiful, P. 1.
Sara Worthington Peter (1800 –1877) philanthropist & humanitarian with an interest in art, founder in 1848 of Philadelphia School of Design for Women (the first school of design exclusively for women). Peter realized that Philadelphia had become a hub for the nation's production of textiles, wallpapers, floor coverings, upholstery material, lithography, bookmaking, illustration & wood engraving. There could be no better location for a school of design for women. At the time, to establish such a school was a true pioneering, especially as a means to financial independence for women.
Emily Sartain (1841-1927) Foremost etcher, engraver, & portrait painter & for 33 years served as principal of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women (1886-1919). During her years as principal, the number of departments had grown, the faculty was first rate & the Philadelphia School of Design for Women was establishing an international reputation. Emily served a longer tenure than had any other principal, dean, president or chairman. When she retired in 1919, the Board appointed Harriet Sartain, Emily's niece & John Sartain's grand-daughter & a member of the faculty for 16 years to be the college's first dean.
Harriet Sartain (1873-1957) Artist, Educator, & world traveler; teacher of drawing & painting; first dean of the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, served 27 years (1919-1946) Harriet Sartain was a competent successor to Emily Sartain. After graduation from the Philadelphia School of Design for Women, she accepted commissions & taught private classes. She was graciously outspoken in her views on education & the role she anticipated for women. At various times she said:
"Careers for women are limited only by the woman."
"Art means beauty in its broadest sense-from Mona Lisa to a well-designed subway car…today's art must necessarily be different from the art of other ages, since the people are different."
"Art for art's sake is not for America. The imagination of this country is a practical one & the artist should direct his talents to the esthetic needs of the public, to design & create objects of art which fit into the average person's scheme of living. The classical, intellectual person prefers design; the emotional type leans toward color."
Read more about the History of Moore on the Connelly Library's Blog.


text:
Jumpsuits & Rompers
Shop Jumpsuits & Rompers
Our fashionable jumpsuits for women make styling easy! Need a cute outfit for a brunch soiree with your girls? Look no further for stylish jumpsuits and rompers in diverse color palettes that compliment all your summer fashion goals in the best way. Ladies, we know you trust us to be your style haven with all the latest looks from boho rompers to striped jumpsuits. Give your look a classy vibe in long sleeve, velvet, and formal jumpsuits, perfect for a nice evening out. Looking to stand out in adorable outfits that make you feel on-trend? Find your signature look from boho jumpsuits with flowy details to off-the-shoulder jumpsuits that will make you feel sassy and stylish. Chic accents include belted, ruched, lace, and pocket detailing. Celebrate you and live it up in sexy black jumpsuits or a glamorous ruched birthday romper that will capture attention as you hit the dance floor at the club to celebrate. Rompers are all the rage this summer season because these one-piece apparel favorites are easy to dress up for a nights out or dress down for everyday outfits. They make getting ready so simple and easy with flowy skirts, ruffled shorts, or tiered to underlay designs that give rompers their playful style. Windsor's curated selection of trendy new rompers for women is guaranteed to pop at any occasion from sipping cocktails at happy hour to taking a stroll by the beach. Cute rompers include sequin and lace rompers, short sleeve rompers, a romper dress, bell sleeve rompers, cut out or tie-front rompers, open back and high neck rompers. Jumpsuits and rompers are also a perfect way to dress up your look! Let us live up to our rep even more with elegant just-in jumpsuits for summer weddings and formal jumpsuits that make stylish workplace bottoms and fresh outfits in 2020. Rompers with adjustable straps and pockets, made in fresh chiffons or floral patterns, are simply enchanting for bachelorette party outfits, anniversary dinner attire, or the perfect summer OOTD. Floral outfits are majorly on trend this season, and cute skater rompers and sleeveless jumpsuits are just what you need. Don't forget to accessorize your look with gorgeous earrings such as some gold hoops or fringe tassel earrings. Women's jumpsuits and rompers from Windsor up your style 100% for summer! Explore cute rompers & chic jumpsuits in denim, floral, lace, off the shoulder to strapless. The women's rompers and jumpsuits that help define your most ambitious summer styles have arrived and are here to slay!


text:
|"I can't wait to go! The excitement is killing me!"
I couldn't do it. I am SO not the meeting type.
A Blog detailing the insanity of my medical practice and the stupidity of everyday life.
|"I can't wait to go! The excitement is killing me!"
"At this meeting, even the pills score."
Actually, I was wondering where I could score some E.
I prefer to identify pills the old-fashioned way, by taking a few and seeing what happens.
I could feel my brain cell shrinking while reading the title! I bet I'll be declared brain dead if I attend.
Little Calf Creamery. Delicious homemade ice cream and food in Thousand Oaks!


text:
Venerable Titus the Wonderworker - Troparion & Kontakion
Troparion — Tone 4
Dedicated to the Lord from childhood, / you lived in the world like an angel; / you received grace from God to work miracles; / you were a guide of monks and a wise steward, O Titus. / Fervently pray to Christ our God for the world.
Troparion — Tone 4
You forsook the tumult of life; / you lived your life in tranquility, O wise one. / You have passed over to God, / venerable wonderworker, Titus our father.
Kontakion — Tone 8
You purified yourself through prayer and abstinence. / You were radiant with grace and virtue. / You bring joy to us who sing: / Rejoice, O Titus, / Adornment of the fathers!


text:
You are here
Mount Rushmore Society "Buys A Day" Of Monument Operation; More Partners Join Effort To Keep Monument Open
PIERRE, S.D. – Mount Rushmore National Monument is open today as a result of the deal reached last week between Gov. Dennis Daugaard and the National Park Service. Under that agreement, the Park Service will charge the state $15,200 per day to operate the monument.
The Mount Rushmore Society's generosity provided the funds for Mount Rushmore to operate today.
"I want to thank the Mount Rushmore Society for their support," said Gov. Daugaard. "For years, the Society has worked to advance Mount Rushmore, and thanks to their generosity our Shrine to Democracy is open to the public today."
Partners from across South Dakota have stepped forward to "buy a day" of operation of the monument. In addition to the Society, future days will be supported by Rapid City CVB/BID Board, Black Hills Central Reservations, Wall Drug, Neiman Enterprises Inc., J. Scull Construction Service Inc., West River Foundation, ISIS Hospitality, Lawrence & Schiller, Lantis Enterprises Inc., MDU Resources, First PREMIER Bank/PREMIER Bankcard, Avera Health, Sanford Health and one anonymous donor.
Two more partners have joined the 15 others in "buying a day" at Mount Rushmore. They are Xanterra Parks and Resorts Inc., and Don "Nick" and Carolyn Clifford. Nick Clifford is the last living person who worked on the carving of Mount Rushmore.


text:
The Coverity 6.0 testing platform has been released this week along with its new online developer community, CoverityConnect. With promises of a faster route to defect detection for geographically distributed development teams, the company offers its new community (based on the Jive platform) so that developers have a place to collaborate with other users, technical product experts, and the development community at large to gather and share best practices for development testing.
More Insights
White Papers
- 2019 Software Exploits, a Technical Deep Dive into Vulnerabilities
- 2020 Trends to Watch: Cybersecurity
ReportsMore >>
- Now That Ransomware Has Gone Nuclear, How Can You Avoid Becoming the Next Victim?
- Don't Miss this Event Featuring Rob Carter - CIO of FedEx
"Today's development organization consists of distributed teams across geographic regions. Breaking down silos and sharing information is an imperative given increasingly rapid delivery cycles," said Jennifer Johnson, vice president of marketing at Coverity.
"With the launch of CoverityConnect and Coverity 6.0, we are continuing our mission to help developers seamlessly adopt development testing into their process. Making it easy for developers to collaborate and share information helps ensure better productivity, faster time to market, and higher quality software delivery."
New features available in Coverity 6.0 include improved defect management collaboration to reduce the time and cost of identifying and resolving defects across shared code branches. This works through a centralized defect management database. There is also customized defect management workflow to help classify, prioritize, and report on defects aligned to the organization's internal workflow, policies, and standards.
The CoverityConnect community includes discussion groups and developer forums as well as access to a knowledge repository of FAQs and tips and tricks. There is also the Coverity Code Exchange, where programmers can gather and share sample automation scripts, custom developed checkers, and web services wrappers to help with deployment and workflow integration.


text:
Covington commissioner posts profanity-laced rant on FB
'F*** Local 38," commissioner posts; apologizes Thursday afternoon
A city commissioner in Covington facing some flack after comments he made on Facebook about a local union has apologized.
The Local 38 union won the ability to promote firefighters during a closed meeting Wednesday. Authorities say the promotions will cost the city of Covington $80,000 a year.
Commissioner Steve Frank said the union's victory would cause the city to suffer, and he didn't hold back online.
In a pair of posts on his personal public Facebook page early Thursday morning, Frank wrote "Local 38 may have won a battle but I most assure you that they will lose the war. Whither you like me or hate me...one thing anyone who has ever opposed me can tell you.... I am the wrong person to ever be on the wrong side of. Local 38 will suffer and I will enjoy inflicting the pain."
While noting that "yes I've been doing what I do BEST....drinking," Frank went on to write "F*** Local 38 and the ship they rode in on."
Frank responded to one questioning commenter with "I own everything I've said. F*** Local 38."
"Local 38 is going to pay for what happened toinight (sp). They pissed on Covington and I'm here to see that they suffer for it," he commented.
The posts were removed or hidden on Thursday morning.
This is not the first time Frank has ranted online. He posted another expletive-filled statement last fall when the city was working to make cuts to the fire department.
Calls to Frank and Local 38 have not yet been returned, but on his Facebook page, Frank posted Thursday afternoon that "Look; I was way off base last night. No excuses. I apologize for my hurtful words and behavior. Local 38 was doing what their members hired them to do. Defend their contract. No I'm not happy and I vented very inappropreately."


text:
MEDINA, Ohio, Oct. 10, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) today announced at its annual meeting of stockholders that its board of directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on October 31, 2013, to stockholders of record as of October 21, 2013. This payment represents a 6.7 percent increase over the $0.225 quarterly cash dividend paid at this time last year.
This action marks RPM's 40th consecutive year of increased cash dividends paid to its stockholders, which places RPM in an elite category of less than half of 1 percent of all 19,000 publicly-traded U.S. companies. Only 47 other companies, besides RPM, have consecutively paid an increasing annual dividend for this period of time or longer, according to the 2013 edition of the Mergent Handbook of Dividend Achievers. At a share price of $36.50, RPM's dividend yield would be 2.6 percent.
"With a dividend yield of nearly 3 percent and an appreciating stock price driven by a growing business, RPM is an attractive investment for both individual and institutional investors," stated chairman and chief executive officer Frank C. Sullivan. "RPM's total return to shareholders, comprised of share price appreciation plus dividends reinvested, has outpaced the S&P 500 by 87 percent over the past 10 years and by 27 percent over the past five years, for the periods ended May 31, 2013. We are big believers in a growing cash dividend as an important element of driving value for long-term stockholders."
At the annual meeting, RPM re-elected four directors to serve in Class I with terms expiring at the annual stockholders meeting in 2016. They include Frank C. Sullivan, chairman and chief executive officer of RPM International Inc.; Thomas C. Sullivan, chairman emeritus and retired chief executive officer of RPM International Inc.; David A. Daberko, retired chairman and chief executive officer of National City Corporation (now part of PNC Financial Services Group, Inc.); and Craig S. Morford, chief legal and compliance officer of Cardinal Health, Inc.
About RPMRPM International Inc., a holding company, owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in specialty coatings, sealants, building materials and related services serving both industrial and consumer markets. RPM's industrial products include roofing systems, sealants, corrosion control coatings, flooring coatings and specialty chemicals. Industrial brands include Stonhard, Tremco, illbruck, Carboline, Flowcrete, Universal Sealants and Euco. RPM's consumer products are used by professionals and do-it-yourselfers for home maintenance and improvement and by hobbyists. Consumer brands include Zinsser, Rust-Oleum, DAP, Varathane and Testors. Additional details can be found at www.RPMinc.com and by following RPM on Twitter at www.twitter.com/RPMintl.
For more information, contact Barry M. Slifstein, vice president - investor relations and planning, at 330-273-5090 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" relating to our business. These forward-looking statements, or other statements made by us, are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting us, and are subject to uncertainties and factors (including those specified below) which are difficult to predict and, in many instances, are beyond our control. As a result, our actual results could differ materially from those expressed in or implied by any such forward-looking statements. These uncertainties and factors include (a) global markets and general economic conditions, including uncertainties surrounding the volatility in financial markets, the availability of capital and the effect of changes in interest rates, and the viability of banks and other financial institutions; (b) the prices, supply and capacity of raw materials, including assorted pigments, resins, solvents and other natural gas- and oil-based materials; packaging, including plastic containers; and transportation services, including fuel surcharges; (c) continued growth in demand for our products; (d) legal, environmental and litigation risks inherent in our construction and chemicals businesses and risks related to the adequacy of our insurance coverage for such matters; (e) the effect of changes in interest rates; (f) the effect of fluctuations in currency exchange rates upon our foreign operations; (g) the effect of non-currency risks of investing in and conducting operations in foreign countries, including those relating to domestic and international political, social, economic and regulatory factors; (h) risks and uncertainties associated with our ongoing acquisition and divestiture activities; (i) risks related to the adequacy of our contingent liability reserves; (j) risks and uncertainties associated with the SPHC bankruptcy proceedings; and (k) other risks detailed in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the risk factors set forth in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended May 31, 2012, as the same may be updated from time to time. We do not undertake any obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect future events, information or circumstances that arise after the date of this release.
SOURCE RPM International Inc.
RPM International Inc. (NYSE: RPM) owns subsidiaries that are world leaders in coatings, sealants, building materials and related services. From homes to precious landmarks worldwide, their brands are trusted by consumers and professionals alike to protect, improve and beautify. Among its leading consumer brands are Rust-Oleum, DAP and Zinsser. Learn more about RPM brands >>
RPM is a compelling long-term investment.
The percent by which RPM's 10-year total return has bested the S&P 500. More reasons >>
Get the latest news and financial information on why RPM is a good investment Download investor kit >>
This website uses cookies and other tracking technologies (also known as pixels or beacons) to aid your experience (such as viewing videos), as well as "performance cookies" to analyze your use of this website and to assist with marketing efforts. If you click the "Accept All Cookies" button or continue navigating the website, you agree to having those first and third-party cookies set on your device. If you do not wish to accept cookies from this website, you can choose to not allow cookies from this website by updating your browser preferences. For more information on how we use Cookies, please read our Privacy Policy.


text:
Mt Gox, once the world's biggest bitcoin exchange, has filed for bankruptcy protection in Japan.
It said it may have lost nearly $500 million worth of the virtual coins due to hacking into its faulty computer system.
The collapse caps a tumultuous few weeks in which the company has remained virtually silent after halting trades of the virtual currency, shaking the nascent but burgeoning bitcoin community.
Wearing a suit instead of his customary T-shirt, Mt Gox's French CEO Mark Karpeles bowed in contrition and apologised in Japanese at a news conference at the Tokyo District Court.
He blamed his firm's collapse on a "weakness in our system", but predicted that bitcoin would continue to grow.
"First of all, I'm very sorry," he said. "The bitcoin industry is healthy and it is growing. It will continue, and reducing the impact is the most important point."
Angry investors have been seeking answers for what happened to their holdings of cash and bitcoins on the unregulated Tokyo-based exchange.
Mt. Gox said the exchange, used overwhelmingly by foreigners, had lost 750,000 of its users' bitcoins and 100,000 of its own. At the current bitcoin price of about $565, that would total some $480m - representing about 7% of the estimated global total of bitcoins.
It also said there was a discrepancy of 2.8 billion yen ($27.4 million) in its bank accounts when it checked on Monday.
Many bitcoin market participants have said Mt Gox's problems were specific to the company and were caused by what they said was a lax attitude by Karpeles, while bitcoin itself - free of any central bank control - was still a noble venture.
"If we could agree on legal regulation, we should let (bitcoin and regulators) co-exist," said Keiichi Hida, a bitcoin investor and member of the Japan Digital Money Association. He lost about 100,000 yen worth of bitcoins, but seemed unconcerned as he became interested in the virtual currency as a form of "study".
"We should make it a national project to have bitcoin used nationwide at the time of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics," he said.
Mt Gox deleted its website on Tuesday after freezing withdrawals earlier this month in the wake of a series of technical difficulties.
The exchange had liabilities of 6.5 billion yen ($63.67m), dwarfing its total assets of 3.84 billion yen, the company said. It had 127,000 creditors in bankruptcy, just over 1,000 of whom are Japanese.
The company and Karpeles have said little in the days before today's court filing, which is similar to Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the US, except that they were working with others to resolve their problems.
Another lawyer said Mt Gox wanted to file a criminal complaint against what he said was a hacking attack, but had no specific means of doing so.


text:
Wednesday, 22 February 2012
Revisting Blueberry and Apple Loaf
Blueberry and Apple Loaf
125g chilled butter, diced, plus extra for greasing
225g self-raising flour
175g golden caster sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
2-3tbsp milk
2 large eating apples, peeled, cored and thinly sliced
125g blueberries
2 tbsp apricot jam
Preheat the oven to 190oC/fan 170oC/gas 5. Grease a 900g loaf tin and line with baking paper or a paper loaf tin liner.
Sieve the flour into a food processor with a pinch of salt and add the butter. Whizz until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add the sugar, eggs and milk and whiz again to make a smooth mixture.
Pour half the cake mixture into the loaf tin, then scatter with half the apples and half the blueberries. Pour over the remaining cake mixture, then scatter with the remaining fruit. Bake for 1 hour, or until risen and firm. To test it, insert a skewer into the centre- it should come out clean.
Put the apricot jam into a small bowl and microwave the jam on high for 20 seconds to melt. Brush the glaze over the cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Cool for 10 minutes in the tin, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
7 comments:
- karen farr macdonald said...
Oooh, I love this recipe, made it at the weekend, so yummy! I was a bit concerned as the batter seemed heavy, but it turned out really fluffy and moist...
- 22 February 2012 at 20:26
- Nic's Notebook said...
It looks lovely & moist! I would love this but my OH doesn't like blueberries, he wouldn't even eat blueberry muffins when I made them.. bah :(
- 22 February 2012 at 21:31
- Kate said...
this look to die for!!!! im making it tonight for my breakfast tomorrow morning! ive been really in the mood for something sweet, and this looks like it hits the spot!!! yum!!!
- 22 February 2012 at 21:45
- Kelly-Jane said...
Looks lovely and moist, mmm.
- 23 February 2012 at 13:47
- Caroline said...
Looks good, lovely and moist - I keep meaning to try that recipe! Thanks for the reminder.
- 23 February 2012 at 19:01
- wendyp said...
Just off to buy the ingredients. Looks really yummy and we both love blueberries x
- 24 February 2012 at 09:22
- Lauralovescakes said...
This must taste delicious... I love fruit cooked in cake...I may have to try it!! :-)
- 26 February 2012 at 16:39


text:
Christmas spiced red cabbage
Nutrition and extra info
- Easily halved
- Vegetarian
Nutrition: per serving
- kcal82
- fat3g
- saturates2g
- carbs10g
- sugars9g
- fibre4g
- protein2g
- salt0.06g
- 1 large red cabbage (about 1kg/2lb 4oz)
Red cabbagered cab-idge
A favourite winter vegetable served hot with roasted game birds but equally good as a colourful…
- 25g butter
Butter is a dairy product made from separating whole milk or cream into fat and…
- 2 red onions, finely chopped
- finely grated zest and juice 1 orange
One of the best-known citrus fruits, oranges aren't necessarily orange - some varieties are…
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 150ml port
- 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
Peel off the outer leaves of the cabbage, then cut into quarters and slice out the core. Use a sharp knife or the slicing attachment of a food processor to thinly slice the cabbage.
Heat the butter in a large saucepan, then tip in the onions and gently fry until softened, about 5 mins. Add the orange zest to the pan along with the cinnamon stick, then cook for 1 min more. Add the shredded cabbage, then pour over the port, red wine vinegar, orange juice and 150ml water. Bring up to the boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pan and cook for 45 mins-1 hr until the cabbage is softened.
Recipe Tip
Get aheadYou can make the cabbage up to 2 days in advance and keep it in the fridge, or freeze for up to 1 month. Add a little water before heating through in a saucepan or microwave.
Recipe Tip
Sweeten upIf you prefer a sweeter result, try adding 1 tablespoon of brown sugar or 1 tablespoon of red currant jelly.
Recipe Tip
Our favourite additionsLooking to give your cabbage an edge? Add a splash of crème de cassis or enhance the spicy flavours with a few cloves and star anise. A dash more vinegar will increase the sharpness or boost flavour and texture with a few caraway seeds or some juniper berries and chopped apple.