text:
In addition,
ZBrush 3.5 R3 includes your favorite plugins:
PaintStopZAppLink 3Image PlaneHD Render AllTurntable PlusSubTool Master
Transpose Master Decimation Master3D Printing Exporter Adjust Draw Focus Z Size
ZBrush 3.5 R3 Windows is a free upgrade to all registered Windows users.
ZBrush 3.5 R3 is now available for download! Please see the following for details:
The upgrade emails will be sent to the address that is on record from your purchase of or upgrade to ZBrush 3.5. In other words, the same email address that your ZBrush 3.5 serial number was sent to. Please be sure to keep an eye on your spam filter or junk mail folder, as we know from experience that some of those can prevent the email from reaching your inbox. Only contact Support if you have not received the upgrade by Monday, November 30.
- Your ZBrush 3.5 serial number will not change, nor will you be setting up a new Cleverbridge or Support account. This update simply replaces the downloadable file that is associated with your account.
- If you have a CURRENT download link from Cleverbridge, clicking that link will now deliver the R3 version automatically. You can begin downloading immediately. The download link is in the same email that contains your serial number for version 3.5.
- If your download link from Cleverbridge has expired, you will need to wait for them to send you a new link. Due to server capacity, they cannot send these links to everyone simultaneously. It may take a few days to get all the links sent out. Please do not contact Support to request that your download link be renewed.
If you are a PC user who has not yet upgraded to version 3.5, please go to https://support.pixologic.com. Register on the Support site, then create a ticket in the Upgrade category. Be sure to include as much info as you can concerning your ZBrush license purchase so that we can locate your account and upgrade you as quickly as possible.
Note for Mac users: Now that ZBrush 3.5 has been finalized for the PC, we will continue updating ZBrush for the Mac OS X platform.
Documentation for ZBrush 3.5 is now available online in the ZBrush Wiki. Also, if you do a Default installation of R3 you will find a New Features PDF as well as a Tutorials PDF to get you started.
Questions and Troubleshooting for ZBrush 3.5 should be posted in the Q&T forum
© 2009 Pixologic, Inc. All rights reserved, Pixologic and the Pixologic logo, ZBrush, and the ZBrush logo are registered trademarks of Pixologic. Various patents pending. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.


text:
- 1314 hits
- School Culture
- 5 years ago
Simple rule to live by... if you wouldn't do it to your own child, then don't do it to someone else's.
View More Quotes
Loading quotes, please wait..
Loading quotes, please wait..
|7347 When the student becomes the teacher, there are no limits to what s(he) can learn... Errol St.Clair Smith
|3359 If we can't first connect with our students' hearts, then we don't have a chance of connecting with their minds. Errol St.Clair Smith
|3435 Asking all 6th-grade kids to master the same concept at the same time is like asking all 35-year-olds to wear the same size shirt. Errol St.Clair Smith
|4894 Technology can no longer be viewed as a learning enhancer; it must be viewed as a foundational piece of living in the 21st century. Staff Editor
|2477 Once the sound of your words dissipates, ask yourself if they contributed to the greater good. What legacy do your words leave? Errol St.Clair Smith
BAM Radio hosts 4,369 episodes reaching 7.7 million social media users a month. We're your source for "PD to Go!"
BAM! Radio Network is now the largest all-education talk radio network in the world, offering programming from the nation's top education organizations and thought leaders and reaching a wide audience of people passionately committed to quality education.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Wendy Renee Duckett, 37, of Manassas, Va., was called home early Sunday morning, March 3, 2013, at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va., with her family by her side.
Wendy Renee Duckett, 37, of Manassas, Va., was called home early Sunday morning, March 3, 2013, at Fairfax Hospital, Fairfax, Va., with her family by her side. Born May 14, 1975, she was the daughter of Sharon Jean (Rutherford) Duckett of Waynesboro and the late William Anthony "Tony" Duckett. Wendy was a 1993 graduate of Thomas A. Edison High School in Alexandria, Va. She was employed as a Maintenance Data Tech for the Upper Occoquan Service Authority, in Centerville, Va. She was actively involved with her children coaching softball, baseball, soccer, and football. Some of Wendy's favorite pastimes were playing softball, fishing, and cheering on her favorite Washington sports teams. Wendy was predeceased by her father William Anthony Duckett, grandparents Francis Duckett, Alma Rutherford, James Rutherford, aunt and uncles Cheryl Lussier, Jerry Brown, and James Wingate. Survived by her mother, Sharon Jean Duckett; two children, Tyler James Butler and Cierra Nicole Butler; grandfather Richard Duckett; aunts and uncles, Patti and Bob Menke, Debbie and Andrew Walker, Valarie and Al Saba, Crystal Crider, Mary Maynard, and Jimmy Duckett. Her cousins Brandon Walker, Matthew Walker, Sarah Giles-Brown, Nicholas Giles-Brown, Alma Brown, Bryan Crider, Kasey Crider, Russell Maynard, Bianca Maynard, Wendy's partner Rodney Roy, and Bea Grzesiak. Celebration of Life Ceremony will be co-celebrated with her late father William Anthony "Tony" Duckett on Saturday, April 13, 2013, at the Fort Ritchie Community Center, 14421 Lake Royer Drive, Cascade, Md. 21719 at 4 p.m. Eulogy at 4:15 p.m. Dress is Tony and Wendy casual. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Antietam Humane Society, 8513 Lyons Road, Waynesboro, Pa. 17268 or the Cancer Research Institute, 55 Broadway, Suite 1802, New York, N.Y. 10006. Attn: Emily Livingstone or their website: http://www.cancerresearch.org. Wendy's family has entrusted her care to Lochstampfor Funeral Home, Inc., Waynesboro, Pa. For funeral service time, details, to read Wendy's full obituary, share your memories, photos, and offer your condolences go to: www.lochstampforfh.com


text:
Work for TESCO! One of the biggest and most successful supermarkets in the UK.
|From time
|To time
Please Note:
If you are applying for a vacancy on a Flexible Contract this means that we will contract you for a certain amount of hours per week, but we may ask you to increase your hours based on the availability you provide us with at interview.
For example:
You may be contracted for a 4 hour shift on a Wednesday, but we may ask you to work 7.5 hours on that day, as long as we give over 24 hours' notice and you informed us at interview that you are happy to increase your hours on a Wednesday.
Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details before your agreed start date.
The Customer is at the heart of everything we do.
It's your responsibility to ensure:
Whether you are looking for flexibility to suit your lifestyle or the opportunity to progress your career, this can be the role for you.
Are you warm, friendly and approachable?
Do you have a passion to deliver great customer service?
Do you thrive whilst working in a supportive team?
Would you go the extra mile for your customers?
Can you adapt to working in a fast paced ever changing environment?
If you have answered yes to all of the above, we can't wait to hear from you.
Tesco has become a market leader by doing the little things that really matter for our customers and colleagues. It's part of what makes Tesco such a great place to work, and we're proud to have been accredited as one of Britain's Top Employers again this year.
We're the UK's number one retailer and we pride ourselves on offering a great shopping experience. We are passionate about our food, merchandise and services and will always try to get things right for our customers.
But did you know we also offer great job opportunities? With stores, distribution centres and offices across the UK, and a vast variety of roles, we are always looking for people who have a hunger to work with customers and colleagues across our exciting business. We believe in treating each other with respect and giving everyone an equal opportunity to get on. It's our people that make the difference every day - helping us make a difference for our customers.
Benefits Package
Fill in below which area you are searching in for a similar function and don't forget your e-mail address!
Do you want to apply within one click and stay up to date on the newest vacancies that suit you? Signup as a student!Sign up for free


text: Content Top (Above sidebar) Image Image Title Orofacial Sciences Sidebar Content Contact Caroline Shiboski, DDS, MPH, PhD Department Chair UCSF School of Dentistry Box 0422 533 Parnassus Ave., 612B San Francisco, CA 94143 email@example.com Divisions Craniofacial Anomalies Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology and Oral Radiology Orthodontics Pediatric Dentistry Periodontology Main Content (next to sidebar) Content The Department of Orofacial Sciences is a new and exciting academic and clinical enterprise, the role of which is teaching and practicing the diagnosis and treatment of localized and systemic oral diseases and developmental conditions, and advancing knowledge about them. Several clinical disciplines comprise this Department including Craniofacial Anomalies, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry and Periodontology. Cross-disciplinary clinical, teaching and research activities characterize this Department, which benefits from strong interactions within the Dental School, other campus Schools and the Medical Center. Educational activities are broad, providing both predoctoral and postdoctoral students alike with a strong basis of knowledge and clinical experience. Research in the Department covers a broad spectrum of basic, translational and clinical sciences that complement the clinical activities of the Department. These include extramurally funded studies of oral mucosal and salivary gland diseases, including those common in people with HIV infection (conducted through the Oral AIDS Center), oral cancer, xerostomia, Sjögren's Syndrome (the Sjögren's International Collaborative Clinical Alliance), and new methods for diagnosing and treating periodontal diseases. In addition, clinical research studies assess the effect of orthodontic treatment on the form and function of the craniofacial complex, new approaches to imaging, the interrelationships of the neuromuscular systems on muscle function and bone growth, and seek to understand the variations in outcome of interdisciplinary treatment of patients with craniofacial anomalies. Studies of enamel and dentin formation are key to new initiatives for tissue engineering of tooth structures, as well as for understanding dental pathologies such as fluorosis and amelogenesis imperfecta. Patient treatment services provide the highest level of patient care focusing on the latest and most effective treatment methods. The Oral Medicine Center (formerly known as the Stomatology Clinical Center) specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of oral soft tissue and salivary gland diseases and serves as the basis for predoctoral student education. The Oral Pathology Diagnostic Laboratory, one of the largest in Northern California, offers world-class tissue diagnostic services for dental and medical practitioners. Orthodontics provides state-of-the-art care for children and adults with dental malocclusions. Pediatric Dentistry provides primary and tertiary care for dental diseases and prevention for infants and children. Periodontology focuses on the diagnosis and management of the various periodontal conditions and provides treatment with osseo-integrated implants. The Center for Craniofacial Anomalies provides multidisciplinary consultation and comprehensive treatment of children with various birth defects. Postgraduate programs in Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontology and Oral Medicine complete the department's instructional activities. Most students in these training programs are concurrently enrolled in an MS degree program in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences. Additional training leading to the PhD in Oral and Craniofacial Sciences is also available. Show Side Navigation Off


text:
Morwenna, one thing you might think about is adopting an older cat. Also, does Mackie seem lonely? If he seems content, I wouldn't change the status quo unless a cat finds you.
Licorice is the first cat I've ever had who wants to sleep under covers sometimes, with me, and will pay with the toilet paper roll.
I think I actually finally got a normal cat...except he doesn't meow much, he still squeaks and trills.


text:
At today's Windows Phone Summit, Microsoft gave a sneak peek at the next version of their phone operating system, Windows Phone 8 (WP8). Microsoft officials made it clear that this event was a platform preview more than a rundown of all new features (especially consumer-facing features) of WP8. The biggest reveal of the event was that the WP8 OS shares the core with its big brother, Windows 8. In this way, a lot of the lower level features and capabilities of Windows 8 are automatically translated over to WP8.
What I was most interested in seeing was how WP8 would improve its enterprise feature set. I have written before how some basic features required by corporate IT are missing from Windows Phone 7.5. I am happy to report that most of the issues I had, are going to be addressed in WP8. Here's a high-level list of business-related features being added to Windows Phone:
- Device encryption: Perhaps the single-most important feature required by IT is that the device data is encrypted. Windows Phone 7.5 has isolated storage and sandboxed apps but it is not the same or as secure as full device encryption. WP8 adds Bitlocker encryption to secure the entire device, including operating system and data files. Not only that, this will extend to removable microSD cards as well.
- Secure boot: WP8 will support UEFI-based secure boot and add better app sandboxing, thereby protecting the device from increasing mobile malware threats.
- Remote administration: Corporate IT will now be able to manage Windows Phones (including apps) just like they manage Windows PCs. Again, this could happen easily because of the shared core between WP8 and Windows 8.
- Company hub: Windows Phone 7.5 offers no way to side load apps, and all apps have to go through the Marketplace to be deployed on devices. With WP8, Microsoft makes it possible for IT to be able to deploy apps via a Company Hub. The Company Hub can of course be used to disseminate other info, since it acts like just another app on the phone. Microsoft will provide templates and development guidance so IT departments can build such a hub for their employees.
Company Hub in Windows Phone 8
There are probably more features that relate to business use of Windows Phones which were not discussed today, like VPN support. However, the features discussed are big enough to give corporate IT and idea of how compliant WP8 will be with their stringent requirements.
Do you think these are good enough for your company's IT department to start planning full support for Windows Phones? Let me know!


text:
Yesterday on MTV2, Boba Fett covers the Foo Fighters alongside Darth Maul and others in "Video Mods." IBC Digital Inc. president Ben Porcari, whose studio produced the Battlefront 2-geared animation, noted that "the scene of Boba Fett shooting a flamethrower from the end of his guitar unfortunately didn't make it."
View larger. (Fixed: 10/30/05)
"We place these characters in a brand new setting, playing together in abandoned Imperial hangar in the depths of space. Obviously many of these characters are from different eras in Star Wars saga, but they fit well and look cool together!"
"Battlefront II is all about action and combat," Porcari explains. "You live the greatest adventure of all time, fighting battles in space, on ships and across the galaxy. The main idea here is war is hell. The Foo Fighters song "DOA" takes up the same theme — the hardships of war and not knowing if you are going to get out alive. The energy of the song is high and that is a perfect match for both Battlefront II's aggressive action and for Darth Maul's intense attitude. Plus we heard that lead singer Dave Grohl was big Star Wars fan, and that definitely gave us extra incentive to get the deal signed."
Source: StarWars.com


text:
Happy Tuesday!
A couple of days ago I received the Ipsy Glam Bag. The middle of the month is my favorite time because of this glam bag! I love testing out new products and I love that I only have to spend $10 a month on doing that!
This month's glam bag was pretty awesome! I've tested out all items but two.
I love the look of this Ipsy bag, but it has an awful smell to it, I can't even tell you what it smells like because I honestly have no idea! :/
#ipsy - I couldn't think of anything better. :) Who doesn't love new beginnings?!
This month glam bag subscribers got a lot of "fresh products", at least in my opinion.
Proactive cleansing wipes, facial lotion, hair mask, eye pencil and light pink tinted lip balm.
I have already used the Mark Fading Pads by Proactiv. I used one already. It contains 2% salicylic acid to treat acne. I have to say after I used this cleansing wipe I can definitely tell it thoroughly cleaned my face of any dirt or left over makeup. I'm not sure using only 4 of the samples that it would actually give me enough time to see a difference in and marks on my face being faded, but I am giving it a try. The number one complaint I have about Proactiv is it is so hard to buy their products. I rather just go to a store and buy it than ordering it online or through the telephone. It's the number one reason I switched to AcneFree.
Nourish Organic face lotion. This product is 100% natural USDA-Certified Organic. It's made of Moroccan Argan Oil and it is suppose to even out skin tone and texture. I think it came in such a cute packaging! I haven't used this yet, but I will say that it does not smell good. Did anyone ever try this company before? I'm also worried with face lotion I will break out (I'm very prone to break outs).
We also received this Briogeo deep conditioning mask for your hair. I'm excited to try this as well, I will probably try it over the weekend - the only downside is the smell. I don't know what is it with the products this month having weird scents!
We also received this Briogeo deep conditioning mask for your hair. I'm excited to try this as well, I will probably try it over the weekend - the only downside is the smell. I don't know what is it with the products this month having weird scents!
I was SO excited to see a Mica & Elizabeth Mott product in this month's glam bag! I have heard great things about the brands and I finally get to try them out!
Swatches of the tinted lip balm ( #6 fiesta)LEFT and the eye pencil in Pearl RIGHT
I love this eye pencil, but what you see if what you get, it doesn't even roll up! I used this on my inner corners of my eyes to make them pop.
Tinted lip balm in Fiesta.
It's a really shear pink color, just enough to give my pale skin some color!
And the consistency of this product is also amazing - SO smooth and easy to apply, not to mention you don't need a lot for great color pay off. I'd like to try other colors in the tinted lip balm.
That's my review on this month's glam bag - until next month!


text:
HARTFORD, CT — Some private insurance companies are leading the way when it comes to encouraging their members to become healthier.
Aetna provides a discount on health club memberships for its dental and medical participants. The fitness program has been offered to Aetna members since Jan. 1, 2001 in conjunction with GlobalFit, a discount network. More than 1,500 clubs are participating in the network.
"Clearly, there's no lack of information that would indicate that exercise is great for you," said Susan Millerick, spokesperson for Aetna. "We wanted to make this available to members. Many of our programs are aimed at helping people live a healthy lifestyle."
While Aetna members receive a discount on their health club memberships through the program, they don't receive a discount on their health insurance for working out at a health club, said Millerick.
Aetna also is piloting a weight management program this fall. The program offers participants tiered levels of outreach to help them lose weight. The level of outreach depends on the person's body mass index and the presence of co-morbid conditions. Aetna has completed a trial run of the program in limited markets and hopes to roll out the program next year nationwide.
Oxford Health Plans offers a $200 check every six months to its members who go to the gym 50 times during that time period. Also, the insurer offers a 10 percent discount on certain fitness equipment and discounts to members who join one of their specified weight loss programs.
Through its HealthCredits program, PacifiCare Health Systems offers prizes to members who enroll in and maintain a disease management or preventative regimen.
The fact that some insurers are getting on board the preventative bandwagon is no surprise considering that U.S. obesity-attributable medical expenditures reached $75 billion in 2003, according to a report by the North American Association for the Study of Obesity. About half of that cost was financed by taxpayers through Medicare and Medicaid.
"The overall cost of health care is unsustainable," said Kevin Buckley, deputy director of government relations at the International Health and Racquet Sportsclub Association. "Unfortunately, we had to reach this critical mass before people started to say that we need to do something before people get to this point."


text:
|Up a level
Gunawardene, Nihara R and Daniels, Dulip AE and Gunatilleke, IAUN and Gunatilleke, CVS and Karunakaran, PV and Nayak, Geetha K and Prasad, S and Puyravaud, P and Ramesh, BR and Subramanian, KA and Vasanthy, G (2007) A brief overview of the Western Ghats – Sri Lanka biodiversity hotspot. In: Current Science, 93 (11). pp. 1567-1572.


text:
Oh, hello again PBJs!
I'm so happy to say hello, again! My name is Gina Perry and I love to illustrate children's books! And since we all said farewell last January, I've become a mother - to a now 1yr old boy. I spend even more time looking at picture books, and with a really good little critic to make me think differently about images, page turns, reading aloud, etc. I may not be showing as much new work as reviewing books, but I hope you'll enjoy my posts all the same.
The above illustration also fits this week's IF theme of propagate, no?


text:
Todd Parrott released by Richard Petty Motorsports
Richard Petty Motorsports has released crew chief Todd Parrott, who was indefinitely suspended last week by NASCAR for violations of its substance-abuse policy.
The 49-year-old Parrott, who won a Cup championship with Dale Jarrett in 1999 and has won 31 races in his career, had been crew chief for Aric Almirola since the final 10 races of the 2012 season.
RPM competition director Sammy Johns was crew chief for Almirola last weekend at Talladega, and car chief Greg Ebert will take over as interim crew chief starting this weekend at Martinsville Speedway.
"We are confident in Greg's leadership abilities and we will give him the resources he needs to be successful," Johns said in a statement. "He is very familiar with our race program and gives us a more seamless transition. More importantly, he gives Aric the best opportunity to finish the season strong."
Parrott must meet with a substance-abuse professional, who will then determine what steps Parrott must take to be reinstated by NASCAR.
"Todd Parrott is a good person and a good crew chief and a good friend of mine," Almirola said Saturday. "I think he has a lot of support and a lot of people rallying behind him to get through this difficult time."
Almirola is 18th in the Sprint Cup standings.


text:
We invite proposals for paper presentations, workshops/interactive sessions, posters/exhibits, virtual posters, virtual lightning talks, or colloquia addressing one of the following themes:
If you would like to present, start by submitting a proposal. You will need the following: presentation type, short/long descriptions, keywords, focus, themes, and biographical information.
View our Step-by-Step Guide to submitting a presentation proposal.
After we receive your presentation proposal, it moves to the evaluation step. We welcome the submission of proposals at any time of the year. All proposals will be reviewed between two to four weeks of submission.
See proposal deadlines below.
Once your proposal is accepted, you must register before our Program Development team can schedule your presentation.
View our Step-by-Step Guide to the registration process.
We welcome the submission of proposals at any time of the year. All proposals will be reviewed within two to four weeks of submission.
The dates below serve as a guideline for proposal submission based on our corresponding registration deadlines.
|Advance Proposal Deadline
|3 November 2019
|Early Proposal Deadline
|3 February 2020
|Regular Proposal Deadline
|3 June 2020
|Late Proposal Deadline
|27 August 2020
|Advance Registration Deadline
|3 December 2019
|Early Registration Deadline
|3 March 2020
|Regular Registration Deadline
|3 August 2020
|Late Registration Deadline
|3 September 2020
Use the button below to submit a proposal for review.


text:
Find some of the properties we have for you
At Ideal Homes Portugal our sole focus is to find great property deals for you!
At Ideal Homes our sole focus is on providing outstanding customer service to our clients. In order to achieve this we make sure we have a team of dedicated, knowledgeable staff to cover each stage of the process of acquiring a property in the Algarve and beyond. Our friendly, professional team are on hand every step of the way offering help and advice whenever, and wherever it's needed. Please see below for some of the fantastic services can provide for you.
The best way to find your dream property in the Algarve is to let someone else do the hard work for you! At Ideal Homes we offer our Viewing Trip service to clients ready to buy their property. We will arrange the flights accommodation and viewings for you, all you have to do is pick your favourite! ;
Trust the sale of your property to experienced property professionals. We will advise you through the listing of your property for sale with a fully licensed agent and with a range of different services offered depending on your circumstances, you will get to choose how your property is advertised and marketed. ;
Securing an overseas mortgage for your dream property can be a complicated and daunting task. Our expert mortgage advice services can help you, advising you of the necessary paperwork and liaising with banks on your behalf to find you the best deal, this service is invaluable.;
Need your property managed or want to turn your holiday home into an investment? Our Aftersales team will advise and guide you through all the options available to you. Whether needing your property managed prior to move in, maintained while your away or managing all aspects your property rental. Our team are experienced, professional and ready to help with all your needs and those of your client's should you choose to rent. ;
"I'm now approaching my 16th year working in the property industry. In that time I've met and worked with some of the most successful people in the business and helped hundreds find their ideal home in the sun. Eight years ago I decided to start my own company, Ideal Homes. I wanted to build a strong client focused service that is unsurpassed in its field for going the extra mile. My team of passionate individuals were all specifically recruited for sharing my vision and enthusiasm for providing unrivalled service. So far it has proved to be a fulfilling and exciting venture and with that in mind we can't wait to meet you and welcome you into the Ideal Homes family."
Chris White, CEO
Send us your email address and we'll send you our latest updates and special offers.


text:
Nikon has launched a host of new compact cameras to fit into its Coolpix line-up. We spent some time at the press launch of the cameras checking out the AW100 and the P7100.
The AW100 is Nikon's very first rugged compact camera, featuring a waterproof, splashproof and shockproof body. It's also got some interesting features including GPS tracking. Take a look at our video hands-on to find out more.
The P7100 is an update to Nikon's premium compact the Coolpix P7000. Now featuring a tilting screen, Nikon believes that this is the camera that will finally be able to take on the Canon G12. Check out the video for more on what's new.
Look out for full reviews of both cameras soon.


text:
Daily use - Feedback requested
Daily use - Feedback requested
1) Range: Depends on speed and your habits. 150 miles are generally no problem - not even in winter.
2) Surprisingly and in contrast to many other "super cars", the roadster is exceptionally smooth and easy to drive in dense urban traffic. It is hard to describe the effect, but many owners have reported how they started to just use the roadster for commuting. The only reservation I would make is for mountainous regions in snowy weather where chains become indispensable and sometimes compulsory.
- Alfred
Range: 80 mile RT is no problem, urban or highway. Winter does reduce range slightly when you use power to heat cabin, but only marginally from my experience.
Utility: As a single person commuter - it's perfect. 2 people travel does take some thought as to your luggage (laptop, briefcase, etc) as there is little room in the cabin for extra items. I travel by myself, but keep cabin empty as I often give passenger rides.
Efficiency: Besides aforementioned winter aspect, like any other vehicle, taking it easy on the accelerator makes it efficient. I find that I look farther ahead for red lights in urban areas so I can come to as gradual a stop as possible with the regen. Quite surprisingly, I find that after several months of use, I don't jackrabbit off the stoplight much. I've noticed range is diminished slightly from hardtop, to soft-top, to top-down. Expected due to aerodynamics.
Comfort: I use mine as everyday driver, but at most drive 15k per year. Suspension is tight and you drive as on rails, but it is surprisingly reasonable on the road bumps for a sports car of this level. The seats are very nice and my longest trips are 180miles from CT-VT after which I'm not stressed or tired.
Given that my local municipality doesn't plow very well in winter, I hesitate to use every day during snowstorm due to low ground clearance. One driveway plowed into the street can leave a trail of snow into the travel lane that might be challenging.
I use our Roadster as my daily commuter (except when Nagin insists on her turn :-). It's about 80 miles round trip and the Roadster is pretty much perfect for a single person. Two people are possible but you have to do a little space planning if they each have gym bags and brief cases. The trunk isn't bad but I often carry a Mobile Connector and a car cover.
Not having to go to the gas station or change oil is a huge benefit for the Roadster. Regarding efficiency: There's nothing else that comes close except maybe the Leaf but the Roadster is a much better performer if you're spoiled by the MR2.
I always use the standard charge mode so it is good for the battery and always have plenty of range, even if something comes up and I have to run home during the day - although I have to hyper-mile to do 2 round trips with a standard charge.
I guarantee you won't be at all disappointed with the Roadster as your commuter.
It's great as a commuter car - I live in Laguna and split my time between there and LA/San Diego, either of which is a 130-150 mile R/T. Very comfortable and the fun of driving it daily doesn't seem to get old. Provisioning for other baggage (passengers, backpack, etc.) which may change during the course of the day is the only real thought that goes into it. My bigger, supposedly more comfortable SUV now collects dust...
scotty2541: In the summer, I have achieved: the top rolled away, and two sets of golf clubs including shoes and some ancillary items. Though it did require removing a few drivers and the passenger holding those in the passenger area for the trip. I keep my clubs in the trunk all summer for when the urge hits, and that demands thoughtful packing of laptop, lunchbox, gymbag, etc.
I use my Roadster as my every-day car. My commute is about 30 miles round-trip now. When I first got the Roadster I was going about 100 miles two days a week (and 30 the other 3). I also use it for all of my errands including grocery shopping (by myself... so I can put some of the bags on the passenger seat). I still have the gasoline car I had before I got the Roadster. I drive it about 1,000 miles per year and virtually all of that is to and from the airport for trips where I don't want to leave the Roadster unplugged in the airport parking. I can't imaging having a car like the Roadster and not driving it every chance you have!
If you can get to a store for a test drive, I guarantee you'll have a blast. I sure did!
If you're not quite sure yet... a test drive would definitely seal the deal.
This is an awesome car but I wouldn't buy something like this without at least a test drive. If you're thinking about spending this much money on a car, it's worth a short weekend vacation in Chicago or maybe CA (can check out Menlo Park store) for a test drive. You can set up the test drive ahead of time of course to make sure they're ready for you when you book your flight. You'll love the car.
You need to drive the Raodster to make sure it is really a fit for you. I went into the dealership wanting to buy one, but before I did I drove it. I also asked to purchase a copy of the owner's manual because I wanted to read it before making the commitment. They gave me a copy. I read it, asked some additional questions, then I closed the deal.
Have you spoken with anyone from Tesla about your desire to purchase and get a test drive? I believe they do have a demonstrator somewhere in Texas.
I highly recommend you open up a dialog with Tesla at 1-888-51TESLA or call one of their stores to discus what they can do to help you.
HI Scott,
As long as You are not over 1,88 metres and have the money, buy it, it is really great to drive on a daily basis!
Actually, that's 6'2" and I'm 6'3" tall and I fit ok. You're right though, anyone over 6 feet tall should really test drive this car first (everyone should for a car this expensive) to make sure they're comfortable with the fit because it is tight. I can't see the top of the speedometer for instance but the speed is also displayed on the VDS.
Every time I get in my other car, I find myself looking at the trip computer expecting to see my speed display...
I wish Tesla you put the speed instead of amps in that small grey screen below the gauges (has estimated mileage and odometer there too). Much quicker to look there than on the VDS.
I wish this forum had an edit function: I meant I wish Tesla would put the speed.... rest is the same.
I imagine they could fix that easily with a firmware update.
We drive it almost every day, about 60 miles round trip. Exceptions are planned big grocery shopping, or deep snow. For smaller shopping, three or four bags, we can jam it into the trunk along with the riding helmets and box of horse treats and whatall. Unlike gas cars, electric cars are more efficient in stop-and-go because of the lower power drain at lower speeds, and the regularity of regeneration in traffic situations. And, it is the best car in the world for scooting through traffic. Texas has a lot of Teslas. Ask around.
dsm363: +1 on the LCD screen showing vehicle speed.
Scott: I'm pretty sure there are a lot of Roadster owners in the Dallas area. Have you tried to reach any of them? I think you'll want to test drive one before you buy but you'll love it, I'm sure.
Fly to Chicago on a Sat. morning, test drive the car and then eat dinner at Frontera Grill then fly back. Eating dinner there is almost worth the trip by itself.
I have been using it daily for a month now. It's pure fun! Mainly for short trips on my own (e.g.shopping food, bags on the passenger seat). Today I even transported the cat to the vet by Tesla. It was the first time the poor cat didn't meow his lungs out! He even seemed to enjoy the ride (in a basket, of course) :-))
Now there's a way to advertise, so quiet even pets like riding in it :D
I have been driving my Roadster for my daily commute of 50 miles in the Chicago area for 24,000 miles over almost 2 years, only keeping it in the garage when there is a significant snowstorm (>1-2 inches), and it has not gotten old. In contrast to Ida-Intl, I can resist punching the accelerator and actually smile when a light turns yellow as I approach it. Having said that, I rarely need to use the brakes, due to regen. BTW Scotty, I think DFW has been more snowed in the last week than ORD :-).
Paul B
The EV is much more efficient than a gasser in stop-and-go commute traffic because regen braking lets you use the friction brakes much less. When you are stopped, you are not using much power at all (no idling engine) except for the A/C. The A/C takes about 10% of the power required to cruise on the freeway, so an hour of sitting with the A/C on would be about 7 miles of range.
If A/C takes 10% that is about 1.5kW of power (assuming 60mph usage as baseline). For 50+kWh battery that means you can stay in traffic jam about day and a half before battery is dead.
Though I find that A/C figure a bit high. Initial heating/cooling takes quite a bit energy, but that is like accelerating car vs maintaining speed, maintaining that temperature takes a lot less (again this depends a lot of ambient temperature, in desert heat A/C would take a lot more energy than in nice +20C half-clouded day).
10% is way off. I don't know the exact figures, but I remember reading on Tesla's site that running the heater or the A/C for EIGHT HOURS would knock about 10 to 15 miles off your range in a Roadster. Don't worry about gridlock, EVs do better at slow speeds and stop/starts don't bother them at all.
Put it this way, the Roadster is most efficient at about 25 mph. Even with the A/C on you're going to go farther in slow traffic than you will going 65 mph!


text:
March 29, 1933 - October 19, 2013
Kerhonkson, NY
Loretta Ann Schambach of Kerhonkson, NY passed away on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at Albany Medical Center. She was 80 years old. Loretta was born on March 29, 1933 in Brooklyn, NY; she was the daughter of Charles and Mary (Truebig) Schroder.
Loretta is survived by her loving husband, Richard whom she married on December 23, 1951; her son, Richard Schambach Jr. and his wife, Joan Marie of Lodi, NJ; her granddaughter, Jessica and several aunts and uncles.
Loretta was predeceased by her sister, Marilyn.
Visiting will be held from 2 to 4 p.m., today, October 21st at H.B. Humiston Funeral Home, 30 42nd St., Kerhonkson. Funeral services will begin at 4 p.m. at the funeral home followed by burial at Palentown Cemetery.
To send a personal condolence to Loretta's family please visitwww.humistonfuneralhome.com


text:
Fire0nice228 wrote:GDR wrote:Another home game where our coach is giving the road team's coach every match-up advantage. It has to stop.
Dang near every coach is a better in game coach than DB but BB is especially one of them..
God I can't wait till the Olympics are over..
What does the Olympics have to do with his incompetence as a coach.


text:
No blog posts found. Please check again later.
* Although every reasonable effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained on this site, absolute accuracy cannot be guaranteed. This site, and all information and materials appearing on it, are presented to the user "as is" without warranty of any kind, either express or implied, including but not limited to the implied warranties of merchantability, fitness for a particular purpose, title or non-infringement. All vehicles are subject to prior sale. Price does not include applicable tax, title, and license. Not responsible for typographical errors.
Accessories and color may vary. Published price subject to change without notice to correct errors or omissions or in the event of inventory fluctuations. Price good for 2 days only, subject to above restrictions. Price may already include applicable manufacturer rebates and incentives. Manufacturer incentive data (customer rebates) is provided by third parties and believed to be accurate as of the time of publication. Manufacturer incentives may expire at any time. Please contact the store by email or phone for details and availability of manufacturer incentives. Price does not include sales tax or other taxes, tags, registration fees, government fees, smog certificate of compliance or noncompliance, emission testing charge, finance charges, and dealer document preparation charges. Subject to prior sale. Standard features are based upon trim level. Price does not include dealer installed options or equipment. All features not on all vehicles. See Accessories listing for accessories particular to this vehicle.
Certain data and other content displayed herein is copyrighted by AutoNation, Inc. and / or third parties. (In addition, providers of data and other materials to AutoNation, Inc. or such third parties may have a copyright interest in and to such data to the extent that such data and other materials are subject to copyright protection under applicable United States laws.) Such data may not be reproduced or distributed in whole or in part by any printed, electronic or other means without explicit written permission from AutoNation, Inc. All information is gathered from sources that are believed to be reliable, but no assurance can be given that this information is complete and neither AutoNation, Inc. nor its suppliers assume any responsibility for errors or omissions or warrant the accuracy of this information.


text:
Sport utility vehicles ain't what they used to be. Thank goodness. Most of us really don't need an old-school, body-on-frame, gas-guzzling galoot. Mercedes-Benz knows this and has given us the M-Class midsize crossover, made with a unibody construction. Sorry to use the cliché "car-like" but that's exactly what it is.
Another upside is that this is now generation three. Each successive generation has shown an improvement over the last and the maturity has become evident.
With maturity comes a certain conformity. This new-for-2012 model has updated its predecessor's visual panache with more of a corporate face, although the shiny skidplates front and rear brighten things up. And there's still a distinctive C-pillar design. Crucially, the vehicle is wider, longer and lower, with more of a swept-back look. This goes a substantial way in making it seem a lot less lumbering than many of its rivals.
Cleverly, this more streamlined look does nothing to trespass upon passenger or cargo space, of which there is plenty. The best thing about the interior, though, is its upscale, hushed-as-a-monastery air, sporting good-quality plastics and decent leather. The dash is laid out in a tidy, logical manner and the front seat adjusters are now located in the top sections of the door panels, a proper Mercedes-Benz trait.
Another thing that's essentially Benz is the option of a quiet-running, low-emissions, high-economy diesel engine, as in the ML350 Bluetec 4Matic (all-wheel-drive is standard). Behind this misleading badge is a 3.0-liter turbocharged V6. And not just the same unit carried over from before. This one is 14 percent more powerful, developing 240 hp and a satisfying 455 lb-ft of torque. Such generous twist is available at only 1600 rpm, delivering a surge of acceleration a gasoline engine would be proud to emulate. Yet no similarly punchy petrol-powered engine in a machine of this mass could return 20 mpg in the city and 25 on the highway.
For those who still haven't seen the diesel light, there's the ML350 4Matic with a 3.5-liter V6 that gives 17 miles per gallon of gas in the city, 22 on the highway. The 302 hp and 273 lb-ft of torque impart a useful amount of push, enough to challenge the chassis a bit. Which is extremely composed yet comfortable. A tight bend taken quickly will inevitably induce understeer, but modulating the throttle does the job of keeping it on line and in shape. Thanks in part to a setup that keeps this crossover remarkably flat, fighting against leaning and pitching all the way. There is the option of a Dynamic Handling Package, for $5,150, that has adaptive air suspension and a roll mitigation feature, but the standard suspension is still pretty good. Talking of options, heated/cooled cup holders join satellite navigation, a rear-view camera and blind spot monitoring on that list; standard equipment includes a seven-speed automatic transmission, eucalyptus wood trim, driver attention assist, Bluetooth and a power liftgate.
The M-Class came into this world in 1997 and quickly developed a reputation for not being up to the usual Benz build standards. If generation two started eroding that image, generation three eradicates it completely, even though the vehicle still comes from the same Alabama assembly plant. Should any driver wish to take their new M-Class actually off-road, they will find this model will negotiate deep mud-track ruts without a squeak or creak of protest coming from the dashboard: always a sign of how well a 4x4 is put together.
There probably won't be any protests from the bank, either. The 2012 M-Class is priced the same as the outgoing model, from $49,865 (including destination). Taking into account (pardon the pun) the extra content, that represents a better deal than before. Mercedes-Benz reckons it works out to a 3.2 percent more advantageous proposition. Buying the Bluetec diesel model costs a further $1,500, which is also a relative bargain, given the torque-to-low emissions ratio. Some of us may have negative opinions of sport utility vehicles, but should location and/or family issues necessitate buying one, then something like this is far more palatable than the old guard.
2012 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
Longitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive
3.5-liter V6, dohc, 24-valve (gasoline); 3.0-liter V6, dohc, 24-valve, turbocharged (diesel)
Seven-speed automatic transmission
Double wishbone (f), multi-link (r)
13.2-inch ventilated rotors (f), 12.8-inch rotors (r)
Peak Power: 302 hp @ 6500 rpm (gas); 240 hp @ 3600 rpm (diesel)
Peak Torque: 273 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm (gas); 455 hp @ 1600 rpm (diesel)
0-60 mph: 7.3 sec.
Top Speed: 130 mph


text:
Dear NHL Owners,
Please consider this our two weeks notice. We are your dedicated fans who gave you the benefit of the doubt in 1994 and 2004, but this time we will not sit idle while you use our unwavering loyalty as leverage in the CBA negotiations. After the last two lockouts you realized that we will return to hockey regardless of the outcome, and you probably assume that we will do the same this time around.
Regardless, we have leverage of our own. Aside from being NHL owners, you are an elite group of men and women that touch every facet of business – restaurants, beer companies, pharmacies, hotels, media conglomerates, energy firms. etc. As devoted fans we will not make an empty threat to walk away from your NHL teams we love so much. However, we can and will, boycott the many other products and services that comprise your wealth.
Gary Bettman has declared that there will be a lockout if an agreement is not reached by September 15th. Hopefully this website will provide the motivation necessary to reach an agreement with the NHLPA before the deadline. The only voice not represented in these negotiations is the voice of the fan, the customer – without which the NHL would not exist. If you will not let our voice be heard, we will let our wallets do the talking.
This website lists the investments held by the NHL owners. Over the next two weeks we will initiate a social media frenzy to have YouHaveTwoWeeks.com viewed by as many NHL fans as possible. If the CBA negotiations are not resolved by September 15th, the boycott will begin. For every fan that has signed the petition page on this website, know that you just lost a customer.
When we stand together our voice will be heard.
You Have Two Weeks!
The World's Greatest Fans
If you are an NHL fan and a thrill-seeker, here is a great way to have some fun and earn cash! Choose and visit some awesome mobile casinos and try out lots of different games. Gaming Club is one of the most popular in Canada give it a try!


text:
"2012 is wrapping up pretty nicely, especially since none of those apocalypses ended up happening. As we exchange our calendars and turn over the page for a new year, here is a small wish list of five things I would like to see next year (and hey, might actually happen!)."
-Ruby and sapphire remake before 6th gen.
-Real news on VersusXIII.
prince of persia game namely prince of persia 08 sequel announcement (highly doubt it though its most likely going to be the assassians creed egypt looking game with dark skinned kratos)
beyond good and evil 2 details, at least a new trailer
for ubisoft to let assassians creed take a rest next year and focus on BG&E, and PoP because im personally getting sick of assassians creed, its time to remember you have another franchise with climbing elements ubi.
people stop buying crap games from disrespectful companies and buy good games from companies that deserve the money


text:
Carving The Fleur De Lis, Saturday August 22nd, 2020
Book A Course Or Buy A Gift Certificate Securely Online Now
Home > One Day Stone Carving Courses > Saturday August 22nd, 2020
Starts: 10am Saturday August 22nd, 2020
Ends: 4pm Saturday August 22nd, 2020
Duration: 1 day
Course Full
A one day taster stone carving course on Saturday the 22nd of August.
The course is based on the production of a relief carved fleur de lis, a classical historic ornament.
Suitable for all abilities, you will be guided through the entire process, from how to transfer a simple design onto the stone, to the techniques involved to carve it into relief.
Tools and stone are provided for use during the course and you will take away with you your finished piece at the end of the day.
Everyone who has attended the courses has achieved excellent results and taken away with them fantastic pieces of work – testimony to the professional level of instruction given throughout every course.
Please note this course runs from 10am to 4pm.
The cost of the course doesn't include accommodation. However, there are a large number of Bed & Breakfast establishments in and around Lincoln. A list of contact details can be found on the Links page.
Cancellations and Alterations
Course bookings and gift certificates offered by this website are covered by the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2014 (distance selling). Should you change your mind about a course booking or gift certificate purchased through this website then you have a right to a full refund of any monies paid providing you contact me within 14 days of payment being made. After the 14 day period then no refunds will be given for course bookings or gift certificates. If you have booked a place on a course but are unable to attend then you can transfer to another course on a different date providing there is an available place. Please give at least three weeks notice before your original start date if you need to transfer.


text:
As a holiday treat this year, I bring you a list of my favorite holiday films. So lean back and click the links to the trailers and teasers to get into a blithe mood for Christmas.
- It's a Wonderful Life: The older I get, the more I appreciate this film and the deeper I fall in love with it. James Stewart and Donna Reed are so powerful and touching in this film, for all of you who haven't seen it yet, here's a colorized version for you this season.
- Miracle on 34th Street: Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, Edmund Gwenn and a very young Natalie Wood – this 1947 original was remade for TV in 1955 and then again for theatrical release in 1994. Judge for yourselves which version you like best.
- Barbara Stanwyck Christmas movies: Yes, she starred in two – in Remember the Night in 1940 and five years later in Christmas in Connecticut. Both films are not what you might expect of holiday entertainment and yet they capture the essence of the true meaning of Christmas.
- A Charlie Brown Christmas: Yes, an animated classic from 1965. Charlie, Linus, Lucy, Snoopy – what's not to love?! Never mind that Charlie Brown even manages to turn Christmas into a problem.
- White Christmas: Yes, granted, the song was already a hit when the film was released in 1954, but the cast turned it into a smash of its own. Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Clooney and Vera Ellen sang and danced to Irving Berlin's beautiful music and thus conquered the hearts of a romantic audience.
- The Bishop's Wife: "Sigh, Cary Grant" as a friend of mine would put it. Yes, and David Niven and Loretta Young, too. Now if that's not an incentive to watch this special film from 1947. It was remade as The Preacher's Wife with Whitney Houston and Denzel Washington in 1996, but like so many remakes, at least for me, it doesn't hold a candle to the charm of the original.
And last but not least, I recommend another Christmas favorite of mine, The Andrew Sisters Christmas album. Here's a sample song from their joy-filled collection of songs – exactly the kind of spirit I like on Christmas!
Season's greetings to you all, wherever you are, and a wonderful start into a blessed new year 2013!


text:
Weighing the risks of Avandia, a diabetes drug, against its benefits is a difficult task.
People with diabetes have too much sugar in their blood, so a drug that lowers blood sugar ought to be a good treatment, right?
Maybe not. Consider the diabetes drug Avandia, or rosiglitazone, which was approved in 1999. It lowers blood sugar, and about a million people in the United States have been taking it for Type 2 diabetes, the most common form of the disease. But last week, doctors reported that Avandia might increase the risk of heart attacks.
Heart disease is a major complication of diabetes, so a drug that could make the risk even worse is bad news indeed.
The jury is still out on Avandia. Meanwhile, patient advocates and some politicians and researchers are already denouncing it, and the Food and Drug Administration has issued a tepid "safety alert" telling patients to ask their doctors what to do while the agency "is carefully weighing several complex sources of data." Avandia's manufacturer, GlaxoSmithKline, insists it is safe. Personal injury lawyers are advertising on the Internet for clients who think they were injured by the drug.
What happened here reflects a larger question — the tricky problem of how to judge whether a drug is safe and effective. Avandia was approved because it lowered blood sugar, and seemed safe in clinical trials.
But the real test of whether a drug is any good is, How are the patients? Not their blood tests or X-rays or EKGs, but the people themselves, and not after just six months, but after years, especially if they have a chronic disease and will be taking medicine for the rest of their lives. Are those taking the drug more or less likely than people not taking it to have heart attacks, die or develop heart disease or other illnesses?
The problem is, it can take a long time and a lot of patients — and, therefore, a lot of money — to get a real picture of health and survival. That is especially true for something like heart disease, which develops slowly and is so common that it may be hard to detect a small increase in risk. Studies might have to go on for years instead of months, and include far more than the few thousand patients in whom drugs are typically tested before they get approved.
So instead of waiting to see if people die or have heart attacks, drug companies have looked for other traits that seem to correlate with health and survival and that could stand in as a yardstick — objective measures like blood pressure, cholesterol levels, blood sugar or tests of heart function. Researchers call these measurements "surrogate endpoints," and the F.D.A. has encouraged companies to find surrogates that could reliably predict how patients would fare. These kinds of tests are seen as a way to streamline the drug approval process.
But reliable surrogates are hard to find. There are plenty of endpoints that in theory should do the job, but do not. Tumor size, for instance: there are drugs that can shrink tumors without prolonging a patient's life. Bone density is another example. Fluoride can increase it in people whose skeletons have thinned from osteoporosis, so fluoride should prevent fractures. But it doesn't. In fact, it makes fractures more likely, because it turns bones brittle.
Heart rhythm can also be deceptive. Certain medicines can stabilize dangerous, abnormal heartbeats in people who have had heart attacks — and yet have been found to increase their odds of dying. Cholesterol levels do not always tell the whole story, either. Hormone treatment in women after menopause can raise HDL, the so-called good cholesterol, and so was expected to prevent heart disease — but does not. Similarly, researchers had high hopes for an experimental drug that raises HDL, but instead of preventing heart attacks the drug wound up increasing the risk.
Part of the problem is that surrogate endpoints do not always reflect what's happening to the whole patient. The disease being treated may be too complicated to gauge with just one tool, and the drug in question may have many more effects than the one being measured.
Avandia, for instance, does a good job of lowering blood sugar. But it also activates a whole array of genes, and can cause weight gain, fluid retention, heart failure, anemia and unfavorable changes in lipid levels in the blood, according to an editorial last week in The New England Journal of Medicine. It's not clear whether the drug's benefits will trump its risks in the long run.
Is there any way to protect the public from unsafe or ineffective drugs without creating an approval process that drags on forever?
For years, researchers and government officials have been saying that the solution lies at least in part in continuing to study drugs after they are marketed — a process called postmarketing surveillance, or Phase 4 studies. But as the editorial writers pointed out, only a small proportion of the promised studies ever seem to get done.
As long as that remains the case, the consequences will be drugs like Avandia — on the market for eight years to treat one of the leading causes of death in this country, with patients now left wondering whether it will make their health better or worse.


text:
Arts & Crafts Magazine
Scrap Leather Snap CuffBy Whitehaus @wecanredoit
I'm always eager to find good uses for my material scraps, especially the leather. The primary inspiration for this project came about from discovering the excellentLark book, The Art of Jewelry: Paper Jewelry. There was a lot of great stuff in here but the amazing K. Dana Kagrise bracelet (featured on the book's cover) is what captured my imagination the most. I love the concept Kagrise used of employing techniques associated with book binding to create her elegant vellum cuff. It got me excited to try something new with my stuff in my scrap pile. For my variation on this idea I was finally able to use these super pretty turquoise pieces I've had sitting around!Materials needed-leather scraps-4 piece snap set-embroidery threadPreparing The LeatherStep 1: Begin cutting scraps into 1 1/2" wide strips.Step 2: Straighten the uneven end on each of the strips. Step 3: Measure lengths of 2 1/2" and cut.Step 4: Trim the two shorter sides with pinking shears.When you're finished the first 4 steps, you'll have a bunch of pieces that look like this. (To make my cuff it took a total of 34 pieces, but you may want to cut a few more just in case.)Step 5: Cut a piece of pattern paper into a 2 1/2" x 1 1/2" rectangle, then score it directly down the center using an awl. Follow by making two pin marks directly on the score, 3/ 8" from each side.The pattern piece will look like this when you're finished:Step 6: Stack four leather pieces on top of one another, with the pattern paper on top. Press your awl firmly into each of the two pin marks, so that all the pieces of leather will have holes in those precise spots.Step 7: Cut two 2" x 2" square pieces of another scrap leather and set aside. These pieces will later be used as anchors to the rest of you project. This is also where the snaps will go, so the sturdier the better!ConstructionStep 1: Now the leather pieces are ready to be strung together. Begin by cutting a fairly long length of embroidery thread and threading through two needles, one at each end. Do NOT knot.Step 2: Place two pieces of leather on top of one another and put the two thread needles into each of the holes. Pull both sides evenly through until it looks like a large stitch.Step 3: Bend the piece of leather you just sewed though, in half and flip the pieces over. Now you will put the needles through the opposite holes. This time going only through the single piece of leather.When it looks like this...... you're ready to add the next two pieces of leather.Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3, always adding two pieces of leather at time, until you have a chain that look like this, with approximately 17 pairs.Step 5: Securely tie off your knots and cut away the excess thread. You can give the knots a little extra reinforcement by using a drop of glue on them.Step 6: Place a small piece of double stick tape on the back side of each of the two ends. Then, firmly press down on to the leather tabs you had set aside. The placement should be about 1 1/4" away from the top edge. (The tape will prevent the leather from shifting while you are sewing it into place.)Step 7: On the side where the turquoise leather is going in the same direction, use your awl to make 6 holes (2 rows of 3). Follow by sewing through them all until you are sure the two pieces are secured.Step 8: On the side where the leather is facing in a different direction from the leather tab, you will only make three holes with the awl. The holes will all be made in the crease separating the couplet. Sew straight across until you are sure the two pieces are well secured.Step 9: On each side, use a leather punch to make a hole in the leather tabs, where the snap will be placed. Insert the snap components and set with a snap setter and pedestal.You're done! Your finished cuff will look like this:Step 10: The final step is using scissors to trim away any pieces that have moved out of alignment, until all are looking clean and straight.**If the leather pieces are a little too unruly, keeping a rubber band round when it's not being worn will reinforce a more tame appearance. (You can also force the pieces to lay down by putting pieces of double stick tape between them.)**-It takes a bit of time to get this one done, but because the steps are repetitive it makes this a fantastic project to do with a movie playing. You'll probably be wearing this thing by the time the credits roll:)TOOLS*2 needles*awl*punch*snap setter*mallet*scissors*knife*ruler*cutting pad*pinking shears
About the author
1905 shares
View profile
View Blog
Author's Latest Articles
Candy Corn Embroidered Napkin Rings
Summer DIY: Tie Dye Tote
Gold Leaf Votive Holder
Vintage Tie Sunglass Case
2205852 pt
2002823 pt
1843932 pt
1598028 pt


text:
Beautiful Furniture, Curtains and Soft Furnishings, at Competitive Prices, on Portugal's Algarve.
'…it's like a mini John Lewis on the Algarve'. G.P. Tunbridge Wells
Casa e Jardim, Lda.,
Sitio da Cascalheira, 556A
Quatro Estradas
Algarve, Portugal
37º05´48.97"N 8º03´50.48"W
09.30 -18.30 Monday to Friday.
We can also open on Saturdays by appointment.
© 2020 Casa e Jardim, Lda. All Rights Reserved. Website design and content by Studio Casa e Jardim.


text:
"By far Spain's best writer today." –Roberto Bolaño
"Brilliant. . . . An entertaining and intelligent novel." —The Washington Post
"The most subtle and gifted writer in contemporary Spanish literature." —Boston Sunday Globe
"Marías is simply astonishing." —The Times Literary Supplement
"Marías is one of the best contemporary writers." —J. M. Coetzee
"A great writer." –Salman Rushdie
"One of the writers who should get the Nobel Prize is Javier Marías." –Orhan Pamuk
"Stylish, cerebral…Marías is a startling talent…His prose is ambitious, ironic, philosophical, and ultimately compassionate." —The New York Times
"His prose demonstrates an unusual blend of sophistication and accessibility." —The New Yorker
"Javier Marías is such an elegant, witty and persuasive writer that it is tempting simply to quote him at length." —The Scotsman
"Marías uses language like an anatomist uses the scalpel to cut away the layers of the flesh in order to lay bare the innermost secrets of that strangest of species, the human being." –W. G. Sebald
"His prose possesses an exquisite, almost uncanny observation, recreating moments and moods in hypnotic depth." —The Telegraph
"Javier Marías is a novelist with style . . . His readers enter, through him, a strikingly and disturbingly foreign world." —Margaret Drabble
"A supreme stylist." —The Times
"Marías writes the kind of old-fashioned speculative prose we associate with Proust and Henry James. . . . But he also deals in violence, historical and personal, and in the movie titles, politicians, and brand-names and underwear we connect with quite a different kind of writer." —The London Review of Books


text:
Si vous constatez la perte de tickets, de commentaires ou de projets, veuillez consulter la page https://status.framasoft.org/incident/626.
You're about to permanently delete the protected branch [branch name].
This branch hasn't been merged into main . To avoid data loss, consider merging this branch before deleting it.
Once you confirm and press Delete protected branch , it cannot be undone or recovered.
To confirm, type [branch name] :


text:
Evergreen(redirected from evergreens)
Also found in: Dictionary, Thesaurus, Medical, Encyclopedia.
A contract that rolls over after each agreed (short-term) period until cancelled by one party.
Describing a long-term contract that is renewed automatically after a short-term period unless it is terminated. For example, an evergreen contract may last five years with an option to terminate at the end of one year. Unless one party or the other terminates the contract by the end of the first year, it is renewed for an additional five years after the end of the first five years.


text:
Sign up for G Suite to start using Gmail, Google Drive storage, Google Calendar, online documents, Google Meet, and other collaborative services with your team or organization. Sign up with 10 or fewer users for a free trial. Compare editions and see pricing.
Your free trial includes G Suite Business. You can upgrade or downgrade at any time.
You can also purchase G Suite through a Google Sales representative or local reseller.
You need 3 pieces of information to sign up
Your organization's Internet domain name
This should be the primary domain where you plan to use Google services, such as www.example.com (where example.com is your unique name). You can use a domain name you already own. Or, we can help you purchase a new domain during the sign-up process.
I want to bring my own domain
During sign-up, follow the instructions to use your existing domain. It must be a domain name you currently own. In fact, before you start using your domain with Google services, we'll ask you to verify your ownership. To do this, you need to be able to access your domain's DNS settings or the source files on your domain's web server.
You don't need to transfer your domain to us—you can still maintain an account with your domain host. We just enable services for your domain. Who is my domain host?
Using the domain with another Google Cloud account? Before signing up the domain for a new account here, you must remove it from the other account.
Tip: You can sign up for G Suite and keep using your current email provider. Click Skip Gmail activation during setup.
If you want to use G Suite but don't have a domain name, we can help you purchase one during the sign-up process.
For details, see Purchase a domain from a Google partner.
A personal username to use with G Suite services
The personal username in your domain that you'll use with Google services, as in firstname.lastname@example.com. You'll use this name (along with a password) to sign in to your G Suite account and manage services for your organization. You'll also use it as your email address (if you're using Gmail), and with all your other G Suite services.
An email address that's not in your G Suite domain
If you forget how to sign in to your G Suite account, we'll need to be able to reach you at an address that doesn't require accessing your account. This address must be a valid address not in your G Suite domain (e.g. your personal Gmail address) where you currently receive mail and will continue doing so while using G Suite.
After you sign up, we'll take you to your Google Admin console where you can verify domain ownership (if you signed up an existing domain) and continue setting up services for your users.


text:
(CNN) – A better-than-expected jobs report Friday was still cause for concern among Republicans, who said the wide swath of Americans still looking for work were being poorly served by President Barack Obama's policies.
"Today's jobs report brings some good news for a lucky few who found jobs–but not nearly enough hope for the millions of Americans who still need work," wrote Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus in a statement issued shortly after the jobs report's release. He singled out the Affordable Care Act, Obama's sweeping health care law, as a cause for further unemployment.
"Frustratingly, with the 'train wreck' of Obamacare implementation on the horizon, job creation is more likely to slow down than to speed up," Priebus wrote. "Already, it's increasing the cost of healthcare, which in turn means fewer jobs, fewer hours, and less take home pay for those struggling for work."
Friday's jobs report showed the U.S. economy added 165,000 jobs in April. That was more than economists expected and marked an improvement over March.
Another major storyline was the large revisions to earlier job growth numbers. Revisions to the February and March figures showed an additional 114,000 jobs were added over those months alone.
The unemployment rate fell to 7.5% in April, as 11.7 million people were counted as unemployed. That's still high compared to historical levels.
House Speaker John Boehner acknowledged there was "good news" in Friday's report, but stressed "the president's policies still aren't providing the robust economic growth and job creation the American people desperately need."
"To get things moving, we need to seize opportunities the president has been ignoring, and focus on growing our economy rather than growing more government," the Ohio Republican wrote. "That means expanding energy production and modernizing our laws to make life work for more American families."
Alan Krueger, the chairman of Obama's Council of Economic Advisers, wrote in a statement that "more work remains to be done" to spur hiring.
"Today's employment report provides further evidence that the U.S. economy is continuing to recover from the worst downturn since the Great Depression," Krueger wrote. Identical statements are released after every monthly jobs report. "It is critical that we remain focused on pursuing policies to speed job creation and expand the middle class, as we continue to dig our way out of the deep hole that was caused by the severe recession that began in December 2007."
Good news: Not good enough. Any improvements were in spite of Obama.
Bad news: All Obama's fault
I don't know about you, but this is kids' stuff.
Seriously!!? Are all of you on the Left not capable of remembering the constant attacks on Bush when unemployment was much less. New job numbers then were often near 200,000 or more and all Democrats said was this is a "jobless recovery." What a bunch of hypocrites you are. Is this news good? Yes absolutely. But just to keep up with the growth of population new jobs must EXCEED 155,000. For this time of year, jobs should be FAR above that number. You guys are all acting like the millions of people who are not only unemployed but also not counted in the official number don't exists.


text:
"It is not her great grandfather's Republican party anymore. And Margaret Hoover has written a book that old Herbert would enjoy. Sassy, opinionated, and smart, Ms. Hoover shakes up conventional GOP wisdom."
—Bill O'Reilly, Anchor, Fox News Channel
"Margaret Hoover, a fresh and brilliant young voice in the Republican Party, is bent on connecting the GOP to rising generations of the young. She has something to say to their elders, too. They'd best hear her."
—Peggy Noonan, columnist, Wall Street Journal
"Margaret Hoover's American Individualism is a must read for every member of the Republican party—elected or otherwise—as a new generation of Republicans try to shine new light on who exactly we should be."
—Meghan McCain, author of Dirty Sexy Politics
"An insightful and important book"
—National Review
"Hoover is an engaging personality with timely advice for Republicans. Her book and her message…are helpful guides to candidates and political operatives. And frankly, the Republican Party of New York…might do well to get her on the ballot somewhere in 2012."
– Washington Post
"The 2012 Republican nominee would do well to take a page from Hoover's book — a lot of pages."
– Chicago Sun Times


text:
Top flight deals to Delhi (DEL)*
Fly to Delhi with KLM
Together with our global network, we as KLM Royal Dutch Airlines offer flights to Delhi, serving Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). If you have any questions about your flight to Delhi, contact us 24/7 via Facebook, Twitter or WhatsApp and we'll get back to you with a response or answer as soon as we can!
Top Delhi attractions
- Gurudwara Bangla Sahib: one of the most prominent Sikh houses of worship in Delhi, a truly breath-taking building.
- Lodi Gardens: a beautiful city park spread over 90 acres, containing, Mohammed Shah's Tomb, Tomb of Sikandar Lodi, Shisha Gumbad and Bara Gumbad.
- Rajpath Marg: a ceremonial boulevard lined on both sides by huge lawns, canals and rows of trees; which runs through Vijay Chowk and India Gate to the National Stadium.
- Bahai Lotus Temple: a Bahá'í House of Worship and architectural marvel, built in 1986 and famous for its flowerlike shape.
- National Zoological Park: a 176-acre zoo located in Delhi, home to about 1.350 animals representing almost 130 species of animals and birds from around the world.
With our travel guide covering all the best attractions on offer in Delhi, as well as providing tips and tricks to get the most from your stay, you can plan out your trip to Delhi before you've even stepped foot on the plane.
What's the best way to get around Delhi?
Cycle rickshaws, taxis and autorickshaws are the most common way for tourists to travel around. While most of these are fitted with meters, they're often not used at all and you'll have to haggle your price. There are also many metro lines operating night and day to service the city, so you can rely on public transport to get you from A to B.
What's the weather in Delhi?
It's warm and sunny between April and October in Delhi, and you can expect temperatures above 30°C (86°F) if you travel during this time. July and August are the wettest months of the year as well as the hottest, so expect some downpours during your visit - they are often just short bursts and then the sky clears up again! January is the coldest month to visit, averaging 15°C (59°F), but the chance of rain is very low!
Weather in Delhi
Powered by: OpenWeatherMap.org
34 °CTuesday11/08/2020
36 °CWednesday12/08/2020
33 °CThursday13/08/2020
33 °CFriday14/08/2020
33 °CSaturday15/08/2020
34 °CSunday16/08/2020
34 °CMonday17/08/2020
*All amounts are in CZK. Taxes and carrier surcharges included. No booking fee applicable.


text:
Celebrating Inner Strength
With a wealth of resources and encouragement at your disposal, you can focus on helping your patients sustain their journey to better health.
Chaplain-On CallLocation: Clackamas, OR Additional Locations:
Job Number: 808220 Date posted: 01/08/2020
Two Chaplain On Call Positions
Essential Responsibilities:
Additional Requirements:
Preferred Qualifications:
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.
Click here for additional requirements >Submit Interest
About Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care Careers
Behavioral Health, Social Services & Spiritual Care Careers
Backed by a committed interdisciplinary team of health care professionals, you'll provide high-quality treatment for patients with behavioral health and/or bio-psychological concerns, including those in psychological crisis.
With the strength of our network at your fingertips, you'll be sure your patients receive prompt, appropriate referrals across our organization with no barriers to the continuity of care. Opportunities and specialty settings range from substance abuse to social work and autism to eating disorders.
- Alcohol and Substance Abuse Counselors
- Case Managers
- Clinical Psychologists
- Clinical Social Workers
- Health Educators
- Marriage and Family Therapists
- Medical Social Workers
- Psychiatric Social Workers
Specialty Settings:
- Addiction Medicine/Chemical Dependency
- Autism
- Chronic Pain Management
- Eating Disorders
- Employee Assistance
- Geriatrics
- Help Line/Psychiatric Call Center
- Home Health
- Hospice
- Medical Social Work
- Neuropsychology
- Palliative Care
- Pediatrics
- Psychiatric Emergency Team (PET)
- Psychiatry (Adult, Adolescent & Child)
See What People are Saying About Working at KP
December 1, 2019
"Kaiser Behavioral Health Manager"
I have been working at Kaiser Permanente full-time for more than 10 years
Great Salary, good organization. But the work is challenging and ever-changing.Full Review
to Our
Kaiser Permanente has been named one of the 2019 Best Places to Work. Check out what our employees like best about working at KP!
Our Events
Come introduce yourself to a member of the Kaiser Permanente team at an upcoming career or professional event. We look forward to meeting you in person.
Recently Viewed Jobs
You do not have any recently viewed jobs.


text:
Kids' Chance scholarships
A severe workplace injury or death can have a devastating effect on those left behind. That's why BWC supports the efforts of Kids' Chance Ohio.
Kids' Chance is a charitable organization that provides scholarships to eligible youth who have a parent that has been killed or permanently and totally disabled from work-related injuries or occupational diseases. Kids between 16 and 25 are eligible for annual scholarships ranging from $100 to $5,000. Eligible institutions range from vocation and trade schools to traditional colleges.
The organization is not affiliated with BWC, and any awards are completely separate from BWC survivor benefits. For us, promoting the scholarship opportunity is simply the right thing to do.
To learn more about the scholarship, the eligibility criteria and the application process, please visit http://www.kidschanceohio.org/.
You can also view a factsheet here.
- ${title}${badge}


text:
'Penis jacket' makes comeback on live TV
A few years ago, Network 10 newsreader Natarsha Belling once wore what some eagle-eyed viewers referred to as a "penis-shaped" jacket because of its unfortunate neckline.
It ended up going viral - worldwide.
The unforgettable jacket has made yet another comeback, this time donned by Channel 9 presenter Samantha Heathwood during a broadcast this week.
The placement of Heathwood's white top underneath the jacket only made the outfit of choice look ruder.
The innocently shaped jacket has a collar that is rounded at the shoulders and it is extended further down the chest and finished with a zip.
Someone in the wardrobe department, probably: "It's been a couple years, no-one will notice." pic.twitter.com/rRRyBwEyyt— Triple M Sydney (@TripleMSydney) January 7, 2019
It didn't take long for the memes to start rolling in with viewers flooding social media feeds with a side-by-side image of Belling and Heathwood wearing the unfortunately shaped jacket.
Viewers joked it was a "d**k move" for the channel to make her wear it.
"Well, it's pointing in the right direction!" one said.
"Woah that's even worse than before … this time spillage," another Twitter user added.
But not everyone had bad things to say about the penis jacket, with someone writing: "Who the hell notices this sh*t"
One user came to the Heathwood's defence saying, "You people are so catty; so what, it looks good on her!"
Perhaps the wardrobe team hoped people would forget the second time round as Triple M pointed out.
"Someone in the wardrobe department probably (thought): 'It's been a couple years, no-one will notice.'"
All-in-all, it wasn't a hard act to follow.


text:
The Best of Career Journal 2012
Tips on becoming an attractive job candidate, on managing money, and on handling bosses were among the most-read Career Journal columns on India Real Time in 2012. Here we recap some of the best-read advice for job seekers.
1. Why resumes get rejected: A resume should be your passport to an interview but bloopers can send it straight to a trash bin. In this column, we spoke to recruiters and human-resources experts to find out common mistakes job seekers make in their resumes.
2. How to manage your salary: Young professionals are often busy trying to get higher salaries but have little clue on how to make the most of what they earn. We asked experts how professionals could go about securing their financial future.
3. How to say no without being fired: One common dilemma that employees face is to say "no" to their boss without making him or her angry. Experts shared some tips on how to make this happen.
4. How to get your boss to notice you: Bosses can make your life easier or make it hard to survive in a company. This column talks about how you can improve your relationship with the boss, and get his or her attention.
5. Is your boss a control freak?: This is a column for managers who micromanage their employees, and for employees whose bosses want to be involved in every step of their projects.
6. When Work Makes You a Worse Person: Excessive work, short deadlines and an unfriendly work environment can take a toll on your mind and body. We spoke to psychologists for suggestions on what you can do if your job makes you bad tempered.
7. What Managers Can Learn from Akhilesh Yadav: When Akhilesh Yadav became the chief minister of Uttar Pradesh in March, he was credited for his party's success in the state. In this column, experts analyze Akhilesh Yadav's strategy for leadership.
8. When a Young Boss Meets an Old Employee: What do you do when you are younger than the employee working under you? Do you let the employee do whatever because of his age? As the older employee, do you resist any help from a younger boss? HR experts share tips to solve these dilemmas.
Readers, tell us which Career Journal column you liked the most, and what work-related issues you'd like us to cover in 2013.
Follow India Real Time on Twitter @indiarealtime.
Most Popular Videos
Most Popular Articles
Beirut Explosion: What Happened in Lebanon and Everything Else You Need to Know
Beirut Explosion Caused by Fire Kills Dozens, Injures Thousands
Beirut Explosion: Probe Focuses on Explosives
Suburbia Is Awash in Above-Ground Swimming Pools—and That Has Some Neighbors in Hot Water
How Soon Will There Be a Covid-19 Vaccine?


text:
Earlier this week, the Solar Impulse aircraft took off from Abu Dhabi on the first leg of it's atempt to fly around the globe entirely on solar power. We've been especially interested in this project from its beginnings as it has moved along setting new records, and we will now be watching as they make this trip around the world.
Pilots Bertrand Piccard and Andre Borschberg will not fly non-stop (which Picard did in 1999 in the Breitling Orbiter 3, completing the first non-stop trip around the world by balloon), but will fly a number of legs over several months.
The adventure is expected to last until July or August of this year, with the flight making a number of stops along the way. The Solar Impulse site lists the proposed route with "stops in Muscat, Oman; Ahmedabad and Varanasi, India; Mandalay, Myanmar; and Chongqing and Nanjing, China. After crossing the Pacific Ocean via Hawaii, Si2 will fly across the Continental U.S.A. stopping in three locations – Phoenix, and New York City at JFK. A location in the Midwest will be decided dependent on weather conditions. After crossing the Atlantic, the final legs include a stop-over in Southern Europe or North Africa before arriving back in Abu Dhabi."
The idea of solar powered flight seemed like a distant possibility when the Solar Impulse team announced their concept in 2007. But work has proceeded methodically, with improvements and new records set along the way in the development of an entirely solar powered aircraft that can even fly through the dark of night solely from its stored power. Circumnavigating the globe entirely on solar power will mark another milestone in flight, and in green technology, as well.


text:
Aaron Alexis' mother: 'My heart is broken' over Navy Yard shooting
WASHINGTON (CNN) -- Washington Navy Yard gunman Aaron Alexis' mother apologized Wednesday for her son's actions, saying she was glad that he is "now in a place where he can no longer do harm to anyone."
"I don't know why he did what he did, and I'll never be able to ask him why," Cathleen Alexis said in a statement recorded by CNN.
"I'm so, so very sorry this has happened. My heart is broken," she said.
Her statement comes two days after Alexis, a military contractor, shot and killed 12 people at the historic Navy base.
Navy officials allowed employees back on the base Wednesday to pick up personal belongings, Capt. Monte Ulmer, commander of Naval Support Activity Washington, told CNN affiliate WJLA. It was scheduled to resume normal operations on Thursday, he said.
The facility remained otherwise closed except for a handful of mission-essential workers as authorities worked to piece together what triggered the shooting.
So far, their investigation has uncovered little to explain the rampage, a senior law enforcement source told CNN.
Federal investigators have collected Alexis' computer and other possessions from the hotel where he spent his last days, the source said. They also worked to talk to people he'd met since coming to Washington three weeks before Monday's shooting spree at the Navy Yard.
But nothing so far has pointed to a specific motive for the killings, a second law enforcement source told CNN.
There are potential clues: In August, he told police in Newport, Rhode Island, that he was hearing voices and was convinced that someone was using a "microwave machine" to send vibrations into his body to keep him awake, according to an incident report.
He'd sought help from Veterans Affairs hospitals around the capital.
Alexis received treatment on August 23 when he visited the emergency room at the VA Medical Center in Providence, Rhode Island, according to a statement from the Department of Veterans Affairs. He had complained of insomnia and was given a small amount of medication to help him sleep. On August 28, he went to the VA Medical Center in Washington, D.C. to request a refill.
In both instances, the statement said, Alexis was asked whether he was struggling with anxiety or depression, or had thoughts about harming himself or others. He reportedly said he did not.
His checkered history as a Navy sailor and run-ins with police also seemed to offer evidence of a sometimes troubled personality.
But even that, Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said, offered no hint that Alexis was dangerous.
"Looking at the offenses while he was in the Navy, the offenses while he was in uniform, none of those give you an indication that he was capable of this sort of brutal, vicious violence," Kirby told CNN's Wolf Blitzer.
Meanwhile, hospital officials said one of the three hospitalized victims of the attack had been released. The woman had been injured by a bullet that struck behind her ear, doctors previously said. Two other people -- a civilian and a Washington police officer -- remain hospitalized in fair condition, doctors say. The officer, Scott Williams, is believed to have fired the shot that killed Alexis, ending his rampage.
The White House announced President Barack Obama will attend a memorial service for the victims at the Navy Yard on Sunday.
"The president will want to mourn the loss of these innocent victims and share in the nation's pain in the aftermath of another senseless mass shooting," White House spokesman Jay Carney said.
Investigators scour crime scene, hotel and beyond
Authorities say Alexis entered the Navy Yard on Monday morning using a valid identification card. He went into Building 197, where the killings all took place, carrying a bag that may have contained a disassembled shotgun, a federal law enforcement source said. Surveillance video shows him walking into a bathroom in the building and coming out with the shotgun, the official said.
Two days before Monday's shooting, Alexis spent "a couple hours" shooting at Sharpshooters Small Arms Range in northern Virginia before paying $419 for a Remington 870 shotgun and a small amount of ammunition, said the store's attorney, J. Michael Slocum. Alexis passed a federal background check for the purchase, Slocum said.
While authorities have provided few details of what happened inside Building 197, witnesses reported seeing what appeared to be a determined gunman taking aim at seemingly random victims. Twelve people died and eight were wounded. The rampage ended when Alexis was shot to death.
Federal law enforcement sources say authorities recovered three guns from the scene: a shotgun and two handguns. The two handguns, sources say, may have been taken from guards at the naval base.
FBI teams remained at the base Wednesday amid a nationwide investigation that U.S. Attorney Ronald Machen said could take "weeks and months."
Authorities also pleaded for the public's help.
"No piece of information is too small," Valerie Parlave, assistant director in charge of the FBI's Washington Field Office, said Tuesday.
Tactical controversy
Tactical officers with the U.S. Capitol Police attempting to help stop the deadly rampage Monday were told by a watch commander to return to their position at the Capitol, CNN has learned.
In a statement, the agency said its officers had "offered and provided mutual support and assistance," adding that Chief Kim Dine had opened an investigation.
CNN affiliate WUSA first reported on the controversy.
The station cited an unnamed law enforcement source as saying the team was less than 30 seconds from the base gate when the first call went out alerting police of the shooting.
The team was preparing to enter the facility in a bid to stop the gunman when the commander called them back to the Capitol, the station reported without attribution.
Hearing voices
While Alexis' employer, an information technology contractor called The Experts, said it had no reports of trouble with him from Navy bases where he had worked over the summer, a picture was building of an increasingly troubled mind.
On August 7, Alexis told police in Newport, Rhode Island, that he believed he was being followed by three people who had been dispatched by someone with whom he'd quarreled, a police report said.
He said they had been sent to "follow him and keep him awake by talking to him and sending vibrations into his body," according to the report.
Alexis said he hadn't seen any of these people, but insisted they'd followed him between three hotels in the area -- the last being a Marriott, where police investigating a harassment complaint stopped to talk with him.
There, Alexis told authorities the unseen individuals continued speaking to him through walls and the floor. He said they used "some sort of microwave machine" to send vibrations into his body to keep him awake.
He added, according to the police report, that "he does not have a history of mental illness in his family and that he never had any sort of mental episode." Nonetheless, a police sergeant alerted authorities at Naval Station Newport to Alexis "hearing voices." Reached Tuesday, officials at the base referred CNN to the FBI, which declined to comment.
Benita Bell met Alexis last week at the Residence Inn where he was staying before the shootings.
On the Tuesday before the shootings, he seemed "engaging, present, connected," Bell told CNN. On Wednesday, he seemed markedly different -- stressed and hurried, she said.
"He said he was extremely tired, exhausted," Bell said.
Earlier incidents
The Navy moved to discharge Alexis in 2010 due to what two Navy officials described as a "pattern of misconduct." Those incidents involved insubordination, disorderly conduct, unauthorized absences from work and at least one instance of drunkenness, a U.S. defense official told CNN.
Because of a lack of evidence, authorities were unable to get a general discharge that might have had an impact on his ability to get civilian work, the official said. Instead, he was given an honorable discharge and later hired as a civilian military contractor after passing security reviews.
There also were run-ins with police, beyond the Newport incident. Seattle police arrested Alexis in 2004 on accusations that he shot out the tires of another man's vehicle in what he later told detectives was an anger-fueled "blackout." He was arrested in 2008 in DeKalb County, Georgia, on a disorderly conduct charge.
Friends said Alexis didn't seem capable of such violence.
"Aaron was a very polite, very friendly man," said Kristi Suthamtewakul, a friend and former housemate.
But he was frustrated about pay and benefits issues after a one-month contracting stint in Japan last year, Suthamtewakul said.
"He got back and he felt very slighted about his benefits at the time," she said. "Financial issues. He wasn't getting paid on time, he wasn't getting paid what he was supposed to be getting paid."
"That's when I first started hearing statements about how he wanted to move out of America," Suthamtewakul said. "He was very frustrated with the government and how, as a veteran, he didn't feel like he was getting treated right or fairly."
Another friend, Texas resident Michael Ritrovato, said Alexis never showed signs of aggressiveness or violence, although he played a lot of shooting video games.
"It's incredible that this is all happening, because he was a very good-natured guy," Ritrovato said. "It seemed like he wanted to get more out of life."
Friend Melinda Downs described Alexis as "very intellectual" and of "sound" mind -- saying if he did hear voices, "he hid it very well." The two spoke as recently as a week ago, at which time Downs said she had no hints of what was to come.
"It is like Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," she said. "Who was this guy?"
Security questions
The revelations about Alexis' past have led to questions about whether he should have retained his security clearance after leaving the Navy or been allowed to obtain a job working on military bases.
The Experts -- the contracting firm for which Alexis worked for about six months over the past year -- said the last of two background checks it conducted in June on Alexis "revealed no issues other than one minor traffic violation."
Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, said Tuesday that he felt Alexis' infractions "were kind of swept under the rug."
"It is real easy to just pass the buck along to another military base or, in this instance, a defense contractor," the Texas Republican said Tuesday. "...There are so many red flags that popped up in this case."
On Wednesday, Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel announced the agency would examine security at bases worldwide. He also said his deputy, Ashton Carter, will look at procedures for granting and renewing security clearances.
"There are many questions that are going to be asked, need to be asked, many reviews, and the intensity of those reviews have to go down to every aspect, the security of the physical premises, security clearance, standards of that security clearance, are they strong enough? Why do we do certain things the way we do?" Hagel said. "We need answers, and we will find those."