text:
today's top quick memes
- I can't be the only one..
- Have been crying myself to sleep for the past month
- Some of the best advice my Dad ever gave me.
- I like my privacy...even from pets
- To the guy who's girlfriend made the Chewbacca noise, she was just trying to be nice, no need to be a dick.
- My former friend. Lost all respect after she admitted to this.
- Its true...
- My friend got mad at me because I've had an "easy life"
- Trying to shed a couple pounds. Why is this a thing?
- As a female bike commuter who usually gets cat called
- This is all I want from Facebook
- To the five year old i take care of.
- How owning a dog works, for a guy...
- After reading up on lobsters I had a realization.
- Scumbag Roommate
- As a 22 year old who looks like he's 12
- Scumbag D&D
- As an overweight person, this is my response to "Doesn't matter. Had sex."
- Bad Luck Brian
- After three years of lifting weights
- Seriously, he's better than the last one....
- I haven't changed anything else. Lost 15 pounds in a month.
- He's always so happy to see me
- When you get 10 up votes and no down votes
i dont always open the help file but when i do i didnt mean - AA Most Interesting Man
click on a meme category below to view more...
Quickmeme Sponsor
all your bases are belong to us
Quickmeme Sponsor
all your bases are belong to us
Quickmeme Sponsor
all your bases are belong to us
72 views - created 7 months and 4 weeks ago
show your love & like us


text:
Model number: SIF-SL-BLOQ-1
Availability: Black and white generally in stock, all other colors are custom made and take between 6-10 weeks to deliver
The ultimate library chair, Kubus Bloq offers a completely unique interpretation of this familiar genre.
Overstuffed armchairs, or 'smoking chairs' as they were known,
were designed specifically to be a decadent expression of wealth.
Implying that the owner had both the time and the means to relax, kick back and enjoy a cigar and a glass of fine single malt.
Today in spite of the health warnings on the cigar and the single malt,
this inclination has not waned, in fact the popularity of these simple pleasures has
expanded to become international symbols of good taste and style.
After all, we know that single malt can, in moderation, be quite good for you,
and of course relaxation is essential for health and longevity.
Furthermore you no longer have to be rich and famous to enjoy sumptuous modern leather armchairs
and the wonderful lifestyle that comes with them.
Buttery leather upholstery over a hardwood frame.
This item is available in Stnd Leather in these colors:
This item is available in AnilineLeather in these colors:
This item is available in PremiumLeather in these colors:
Speak with a friendly expert now. | ||||||||
People who like this item also liked: | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Customer Service Reviews: | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Add to Social Shopping Bookmarks: | ||||||||
Other Web Sites from TFC: | ||||||||
| ||||||||
Email this product to a friend | ||||||||
Add to Wish List | ||||||||
Warranty FAQs | ||||||||
Terms & Conditions | ||||||||
Shipping FAQs | ||||||||
Affiliations & Accrediations: | ||||||||
| ||||||||

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Returns Friday, May 31 at 10 PM
Bill and his roundtable guests - Richard Haass, Zach Galifianakis, S.E. Cupp, Michael Moore and Andrew Ross Sorkin - answer fan questions from the latest show.
Benghazi-gate fallout
Afghanistan - Ten Years Later
Climate Change as History's Deal-Breaker
Drone Strikes
Share comments about the latest show
Gun control
What the frack?!
Are There Any Good Corporations?
Occupy Wall Street
Opinion Of The Right
What's New in the News
"In a poll this week, four in ten Republicans said Benghazi is the worst scandal in American history." Read the latest New Rules.
New Rules"To me, it's not a right-and-left thing. It's just common sense. I think food will become the new cigarettes. I really do." Read Bill's latest Quotes.
QuotesFor filtered photos from Behind the Scenes of the unfiltered show, follow @realtimers on Instagram.
@RealTimers on Instagram"...But I'm Not Wrong." Bill believes it, but do you? Pick up this Real Time with Bill Maher Mug from the HBO Shop�.
But Im Not Wrong MugNow fans can connect directly with the writers of Real Time on their shiny, new Twitter account @realtimers for the latest behind-the-scenes updates straight from the writers fingertips.
Real Time Staff TwitterYou can unlock exclusive HBO stickers by 'liking' the shows you love with GetGlue. Download the GetGlue app or visit GetGlue.com.
Like HBO? GetGlue.Discuss the show and current events with other fans. Use #billmaher on Twitter to join the conversation.
Bill in Real TimeListen to Bill and his roundtable guests whenever and wherever you want with exclusive podcasts available through iTunes�.
Polemics on Your iPodWatch every episode of Real Time With Bill Maher on your iPad�, iPhone� or Android" smartphone. Free with your HBO subscription through participating TV providers. Its HBO. Anywhere.�
HBO GO. Its Real Time With Bill Maher. Anywhere.Sign up now to get breaking news, fresh content and exclusive deals delivered to your inbox.
Real Time with Bill Maher NewsletterTell us what you think about HBO GO. Sign up now to participate in the HBO GO Advisory Panel to share your opinions and for a chance to be entered into HBO sweepstakes and contests.


text:
In its purest form, cooking in general can be a therapeutic action: methodically measuring out ingredients for the recipe; having a proven recipe plan to follow, successfully combining different components and techniques; and enjoying the outcome of one's efforts.
Sometimes the sheer concentration of making a recipe is all that one needs to find therapeutic order in the chaotic world we live in. For some, cooking can be a quick rehabilitation, if you will, performed daily, or as frequently as desired.
Recipe book making can be therapeutic, too: collecting the recipes; entering into the cookbook software; proofreading the recipes; printing the pages; having them all bound together.
Here are five ways recipe book making can be therapeutic:
1. A recipe book making project can be healing. It might force an estranged family member to call the other, thus helping heal family wounds. (That's therapeutic!)
2. A recipe book making project can be constructive. For someone who is recuperating from an illness, creating a recipe book is a wonderful use of time. In this regard it is therapeutic for the recovering individual, as well as for those who may eventually enjoy the fruits of the recipe book.
3. A recipe book making project can be a remedy. It might correct some misconceptions about recipes, relatives, and the family history. The recipe book might solve some mysteries! (That's therapeutic!)
4. A recipe book making project can be satisfyingly productive. A sense of pride and accomplishment for the recipe book maker is evident, in that an actual physical item is produced at the end of the undertaking. (My cookbook software makes sure it all looks professional, too).
5. A recipe book making project can be restorative. For someone who needs uplifting, a recipe book making project can be invigorating when it causes the maker to experience a therapeutic change of scenery, a change of mind, or a change of heart.
For me, recipe book making is a grounding experience. Just as cooking is an essential function of every day, recipe book making has a way of giving me perspective on stressful events that may be out of my control. It allows me to forget everything but the task at hand for a few moments. (Now, that's therapeutic!)
Happy Cookbooking,


text:
2 Kaiser Darrin's For Sale
About Darrin
Displaying 1-2 of 2 Classic Cars For Sale
The ClassicCar Forum - Free to use & 14264 members strong!
Visit The ForumPopular Discussions | Latest Discussions |
Bill Albright , May he rest in peace
57 Comments Started by VicTor Z |
Rubber bumps stops for the Upper and lower control arms needed (Stepdown), where to buy???
8 Comments Started by Ken U-Tx |
Racing Pictures
184 Comments Started by super651 |
repro twin H power insignea
5 Comments Started by duncan |
Ugliest Car Ever Made in USA
71 Comments Started by Lancer770 |
Hudson Restoration.... Not necessarily frame off......
15 Comments Started by JMGarage |
Welcome to our latest Classic Car forum member: bx1jb6g2zchotmailcom Become a member: Join Now |


text:
Books » Young Adult
Jack's Island
by Norman Jorgensen
Price $16.95
- About the Book
'This accomplished writer tells a good tale. The cheeky but lovable characters are woven well into a riveting story-line with an Australian setting. All blend beautifully together within simple prose to form an exciting and entertaining story.' — Good Reading
Jack's family is based on Rottnest Island during WWII while his father helps build an airfield. Jack and his best friend Banjo have the run of the island and a remarkable knack for getting into trouble — but as Jack says, 'I'm not that bad, I just get caught a lot!' Dafty, a simple but loveable young boy, dotes on Banjo and Jack. When Dafty seeks revenge against the local schoolmaster for a punishment inflicted on Banjo, life suddenly becomes more serious. This poignant, multi-layered text offers young readers a valuable insight into life in Australia during the war.
- Categories
- Award Winning, Fiction for Middle Readers, Young Adult
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Publisher
- Fremantle Press
- Awards
Winner, Western Australian Young Readers' Book Award, 2009
Shortlisted, Western Australian Premier's Award, 2008 - ISBN13
- 9781921361197
- Paperback
- Format
- B Format (198 x 128mm)
- Pages
- 224
- Other Editions
- Sample Chapter
- Jack's Island extract.pdf
- Teaching Notes
- JACK'S ISLAND TEACHING NOTES WEB.pdf
- Media
- View Media Resources
- Share This Book
From the Catalogue
Ten Tiny Things on Wilderness Society shortlist
Ten Tiny Things author Meg McKinlay was pleasantly surprised to be shortlisted for the Wilderness Society's 2013 Environment Award for Children's Literature, just one day after winning a Crystal Kite award.
Read more


text:
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit: The New Titan TF-X liner is the most supportive and performing liner of our range.
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit Specs:
- Length: 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 30 | 30,5
- Size: 25 | 25,5 | 26 | 26,5 | 27 | 27,5 | 28 | 28,5 | 29 | 29,5 | 30 | 30,5
- Weight (g): 410
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit: Fully thermoformable, but preformed so it can be used straight out of the box.
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit: It features a higher cuff, removable laces, and a plastic reinforced alpine style tongue.
Liner Titan TF-X Dynafit: Comes in the color black/white.
In stock items will ship within the next business day. Available item(s) is/are available to order. Most available items will ship within 9 business days, sometimes the process is faster and of course it will ship to you ASAP. There might be some exceptions, example: supplier is out of stock or manufacturing delays. If you have any doubt your item is in stock please call us at 303-984-4649.
For shipping rates and/or international shipping rates and policies, please click here.
If you placed an order at 123Mountain and you don't like it just send it back for a refund, applicable for the item not shipping costs*. Ship it back and as long as your item is in unused condition with original tags, boxes, etc. Please follow the steps at Return Policy Page.
No returns on sale / promotional / discounted item(s).
* Even if the shipping was free we paid the carrier for the service provided and we will deduct $7.95 for Economy, $12.95 for Ground, etc.
Not stoked on your gear? Looking to return it? No problem, we have an Unlimited Return Policy as long as item(s) is/are in UNUSED CONDITION. We try to guarantee complete satisfaction with unlimited lifetime returns. If at any time - now, next month, in 30 years - you're not 100% satisfied, send your gear back for a refund. No questions asked. Check out Return Policy Page here. No returns on sale / promotional / discounted items, though.
PRICE MATCH WARRANTY x 2!
We need your help to always make sure 123Mountain has the best prices! You may even benefit in the process. If you find an identical product at a lower price and in stock through another online site we will refund two times the difference.
Here's how it works:
• Place the order on 123Mountain.com at our current price.
• Email us within 24 hours that you are requesting a price match, including a link to the site where you saw the lower price.
• We will adjust the price and take care of your refund.
For further information please go to 100% SATISFACTION page.
We offer three types of membership; Elite, Premium and Standard. Each membership group has fantastic advantages everything from store credit to an extra 10% OFF and FREE shipping.
Find out more which membership level that fits you the best, click here.


text:
Archives > Sports Update
Second-half Knockout: Poteet turns tight game into a rout over Newman Smith
By DEVIN HASSON, email@example.com
MESQUITE-Poteet and Carrollton Newman Smith entered Friday's district opener each wanting to make a statement in the newly-aligned 10-4A.
After one half of a defensive battle, it had the makings of a game that would go down to the wire.
But Poteet emerged from its giant, inflatable pirate ship as a different team to start the second half and once they grabbed the wave of momentum, they rode it all the way to the end.
Poteet remains perfect on the season, improving to 4-0 overall and 1-0 in district play, while the Trojans dropped to 2-2 and 0-1.
"We've been off a week and we missed some big plays and had some penalties early on," Poteet head coach Randy Jackson said. "But the second half, I felt like our attention span was a little bit higher and I think we wore them down a little bit so I was really proud of our effort in the second half."
Newman Smith had lost the field position game for much of the first half, but was able to hang around, and a 68-yard touchdown pass from Cole Brewer to Logan Bradley late in the second quarter suddenly cut Poteet's lead to 9-7 going into halftime.
The second half, though, was a completely different story.
"I just think they are a really good football team," Newman Smith head coach Paul Ressa said. "We did some good things (in the first half) and started to put things together and then just shot ourselves in the foot. We made some mistakes and couldn't overcome it and you can't do that against a really good football team."
The Pirates struck quickly to start the second quarter on a six-play, 65-yard drive. They capped it in electrifying fashion as Ramsey hit Rodney Douglas with a short pass in the left flat and Douglas proceeded to reverse field all the way back to the right sideline where he outraced the defense for a 38-yard touchdown to make it 16-7.
After forcing a quick three-and-out, Poteet took advantage of a short field for a 40-yard drive, with Ramsey scoring on a 5-yard run and it was suddenly 23-7 less than five minutes into the half.
"It was time for me to give a speech," said Jackson of halftime. "We've got to go take these. These are tough to get and those guys (Newman Smith) right now believe that they can beat us. So we needed to go make it happen and they responded like a veteran team will."
After another short punt, Poteet pounced again, with Ramsey bulling in from a yard out to give them a 30-7 advantage with 4:33 left in the third quarter.
That series was indicative of much of the night for the Trojans, as they had three punts of less than 11 yards and another blocked. And while the defense was able to hold the Pirates off for a while, it would not last.
"I thought we were winning at halftime, to be honest with you, because with all the short fields that they had--we had a few punts that we couldn't get outside the 20--so to hold them to three and stop them a couple of times was really big," Ressa said. "I thought our defense played extremely well but we may have gotten a little gassed at times later on because that is a really good, well-coached offense and then we started to make some mistakes and miss some tackles and you just can't do that."
Newman Smith showed signs of life when Brewer, who was 12-of-26 for 232 yards, threw his second touchdown of the night, this one a 30-yarder to Ryan Huntley to close to within 30-14 with 2:02 left in the third quarter but that was as close as it would get.
Ramsey completed his night by capping a four-minute drive with a 2-yard run to push the lead back to 36-14 and Lane Novy came on in relief to throw a 25-yard scoring strike to David Ayala to provide the final margin.
Poteet, which had only 127 yards at halftime, finished with much better numbers. Ramsey had 239 total yards, completing passes to six different receivers, while James Swindle had 94 yards on just 10 carries as the Pirates finished with 417 yards overall.
It was that second-half production that Poteet is hoping to remember next week, but so will Newman Smith, as it heads into a short week with a Thursday game at 7 p.m. against crosstown rival Carrollton Creekview at Standridge Stadium.
"Physicality," said Ressa about what the team will take away from this week. "We got punched in the mouth and our kids responded and they understand that now. They got a little taste of it and now they know they have to play for four quarters.
"We're getting closer. Tonight we came out a lot better than we have in the past so that is a positive; we came to play we've just got to put four quarters together and I hope it is next Thursday."
For Poteet, the victory was the start of what they believe will be a return run to the playoffs. After making it to the state semifinals two years ago, the Pirates were left out of the postseason last season in a tiebreaker.
It is a situation they do not want to see again and after taking the first step on Friday, they are hoping to take the next one on Friday when they travel to City Bank Stadium to take on Forney.
"Starting district 0-1 is brutal it is just such a hole you've dug yourself," Jackson said. "We are at home and we hadn't been home in a month so we felt like this is one we couldn't let get away. We could have won 2-0 and I'd have taken it.
"I have to watch the film but I feel good, they didn't run the ball against us, which was positive, but we did give up some deep balls. We'll look at it, coach them up and get them ready for next week."
The following are comments from the readers.
In no way do they represent the view of Starlocalnews.com
In no way do they represent the view of Starlocalnews.com
You must register with a valid email to post comments.
Only your Member ID will be posted with the comments.
Only your Member ID will be posted with the comments.
Registered users sign in here:
Become a Registered User
- Return to: Sports Update «
- Home «
- Top of Page ^


text:
This startup screen features an image of the elusive monster of the deep, the giant squid.
98 / 95
Added May 6, 2001
100% popularity
In this episode, we'll be looking at setting up a Bluetooth accessory, we'll offer a few power-saving tips and we'll take a quick look at how copy and paste works on the Samsung Galaxy SII 4G. view it
In this episode, we'll be taking a look at some of the pre-installed apps on the Galaxy SII including the Android Market, Gmail, the browser and the camera. view it
In this episode, we'll be taking a look at some of the Android tweaks that Samsung has made with its TouchWiz interface. We'll also take a look at adding widgets and app shortcuts to our homescreens, including Samsung's own specialized apps and widgets. view it
In this episode, we're going to take a look getting the SII setup with our Google and other accounts so we can begin using it right away. view it
The Samsung Galaxy SII 4G, AKA the Samsung Galaxy Epic Touch 4G, is a top-tier smartphone. view it
In this episode, we're going to offer a few battery saving tips so your phone will last the whole day and beyond plus we'll take a look at how copy and paste works on the Photon 4G. view it
The Motorola Photon from Ting features App Shortcuts and Widgets from Android and Motorola. view it


text:
I just saw an item that takes self-monitoring of a home security alarm system to new heights … or should I say to new lows?
It also falls under the category of: "Dude, wouldn't it be easier (not to mention safer) to have your alarm system professionally monitored?"
What I saw was on a site called Hack A Day. The site is devoted to news about hacking, so I guess I shouldn't be too surprised about the item, which describes how a hacker who wanted to cancel his monitoring contract decided to rig up a system in which he could monitor his security system himself.
Security Systems News has already written about the drawbacks of legitimate self-monitored systems like Lowe's Iris home management system. Check out what my colleague Rich Miller wrote on that topic about how most homeowners really don't want to function as their own central station, trying to decide when to call 911 or not.
In the case of this hacker … yeah, so after what looks like a lot of work he reportedly can now monitor his home security system himself. But to provide the service a central station does, he has to be keeping tabs on his home 24/7 and know how to respond appropriately to each emergency when it occurs. Those kinds of benefits can't just be hacked into.
Whenever a big company in the industry sells, there's interest in the specific metrics of the deal.
I called Jeff Kessler at Imperial Capital to talk about the pending sale of Vivint to the largest private equity group in the country, Blackstone and the numbers.
It's not every day there's a $2 billion deal in the security industry.
While Kessler has high praise for Vivint, he says that certain metrics are not as off-the-charts as one might think, at least according to his calculations.
Kessler pointed out that the sale of Vivint for north of $2 billion includes not only Vivint's home security/automation business, but 2GIG (a manufacturer of alarm/home automations systems) and Vivint Solar.
So while the total enterprise value for the is "north of $2 billion", the enterprise value for Vivint home security/automation is less than $2 billion, he said.
Which doesn't mean the valuation is not impressive, it just means "the multiple of RMR, EBITDA or steady state cash flow will be less than the total amount given for the entire company," he said.
In terms of a multiple of RMR, Vivint has said it has $30 million in RMR. Kessler said RMR will be higher by the time the sale closes at the end of the year. "If you assume that RMR will be higher, and you assume that [Blackstone will pay] something less than $2 billion for Vivint [home automation/security], the multiple of RMR paid would be in the 50s."
However, Kessler doesn't like to talk about multiples of RMR. He prefers to look at multiples of steady state cash flow, because that "really gets rid of the accounting variance that really riddles EBITDA," he said.
Based on his estimates of Vivint's [home automation/security's] steady state cash flow, he said the multiple to be paid is actually "at lower end of the 10 to 13 times [steady state cash flow] range paid for larger, quality companies over the past 18 to 24 months."
Kessler based his assumption on certain transactions such as Bain & Hellman buying Securitas Direct; Ascent Capital buying Monitronics, Summit buying Central Security Group and Oak Hill Capital buying Security Networks.
(I'm quite certain I'll hear from others who's assumptions and math differ from Kessler's. Please leave a comment on this blog or contact me.)
The important thing is that if you're trying to figure out a mulitple of RMR, steady state cash flow or EBITDA, you need to back Vivint Solar and 2GIG out of the equation.
And if you're trying to figure out if your company's ripe for a sale, take a good look at what Vivint's doing, Kessler said.
Kessler called Vivint is a "model company" that's taking advantage of new technology and providing "a value-added proposition at a premium." The company's average RMR per new subscriber is the highest at over $50, and they're doing good things such as moving away from all summer-sales and increasing in-house sales resources."
The Blackstone deal "should allow Vivint a lot of growth [with the] forward-looking ideas it has on its platter. … This will allow capital runway for projects like increasing the size of their non-summer sales force, increasing their ability to move into new markets such as small and medium sized commercial security, and to fund the growth and development of new products in home and business services, some of which are not even on paper yet."
There will be lots more deals done in the security industry in the next year. The capital players are interested, but Kessler said it's the security companies, like Vivint, what he calls the "haves," those that are taking advantage of new technology and which have a finely tuned sales and marketing efforts that will be the most sought after.
I wrote this spring about the Irving, Texas-based Electronic Security Association launching a state-chartered chapter in Florida. Now ESA of Florida is about hold an inaugural event.
ESA created the new state chapter because Florida is home to so many security companies.
The Sept. 20 inaugural event, which will be a legislative dinner featuring the chairman of the Electrical Contractors' Licensing Board, Ken Hoffman, who will discuss licensing requirements in Florida and the function of the board, according to an ESA news release. Also, updates on ESA of Florida and the upcoming ESA Leadership Summit in Orlando (slated for this Feb. 18-21, 2013) will be shared.
Steve Paley, president of Rapid Security Solutions LLC and chairman of the ESA of Florida steering committee, said a prepared statement: "We're excited to kick off the activities of ESA of Florida with this legislative dinner. We're encouraging everyone interested in helping to grow the security integration and monitoring industry in Florida to attend."
Hoffman also said in the news release: "The security industry in Florida is primed for growth, and I'm happy to be able to address companies looking to improve their businesses and serve their customers even better."
The dinner will be held at 6 p.m. atRuth's Chris Steak House at 2525 North Federal Highway, Fort Lauderdale.
The event — which is sponsored by Interlogix, Honeywell, Telguard and Tri-Ed/Northern Video Distribution — is open to both ESA members and non-members. Registration for ESA members is free; non-member registration is $35.
For more information or to register, visit www.esaweb.org/event/ESAofFLDinner or call ESA's Member Service Center at (888) 447-1689.
You don't have to look very hard to find an alarm company that isn't keeping pace with technology. It can be difficult to stay on top of the latest and greatest, and some people are reluctant—or even defiant—when it comes to saying goodbye to the tried and true in favor of the Next Big Thing.
That attitude often spills over to the world of social media. Facebook? Twitter? "Friends" and Tweets fly just fine for the junior set, but we're adults here. Besides, who has that kind of time to throw around?
Maybe your competition.
Social media is rapidly becoming a must-have business tool, and companies that aren't wielding it effectively risk selling themselves short in an increasingly aggressive marketplace. Exposure and name recognition can translate into accounts no matter where you're based or how big you are.
That fact hasn't been lost on the Central Station Alarm Association, which will host a webinar Nov. 7 on social media strategies and how they can affect your business. Teresa Brewer of System Sensor and Michael Kremer of Intertek/ETL will discuss how to use social media to acquire customers or get referrals, boost attendance at company-sponsored events, and increase inquiries via your website or over the phone.
For those who have a success story to pass along, email Brewer at firstname.lastname@example.com or Kremer at email@example.com. Registration information for the webinar will be available soon on the CSAA's website.
Welcome aboard: In other CSAA news, the group's international board of directors has approved Jay Hauhn as first vice president of the Executive Committee and Peter Lowitt as secretary. Hauhn is CTO of Tyco Integrated Security; Lowitt is president of Hicksville, N.Y.-based Lowitt Alarms & Security.
"The CSAA Nominating Committee did an exceptional job in vetting these outstanding candidates, and the unanimous vote of the board of directors reflects the complete confidence of the board in both of these exceptional gentlemen," CSAA Executive Vice President Steve Doyle said in a prepared statement.
It's been a busy two days for Amy Canfield (the new lead editor for our sister publication Security Director News) and I here in Philly at the ASIS show.
Since Sept. 10, the first day of ASIS, was Amy's fifth day on the job, she accompanied me to most of my appointments that day. She did have a chance to speak to a group of end users at the Honeywell booth. Here's her update on that and she was flying solo on Day 2--check out her blog for highlights of her day, including a tour of the security operation of the Philadelphia Convention Center with integrator Schneider Electric.
Here are some highlights from my conversations on the show floor on Day 1 and Day 2. Check back tomorrow for Day 3.
DIEBOLDAt the Diebold booth I met with Tony Byerly, who'd just completed his first 90 days as head of security at Diebold, along with Diebold IT chief Jeremy Brecher and Felix Gonzalez, who earlier this summer left Stanley to join Byerly's senior staff as the newly appointed VP for strategic initiatives and business development in electronic.security.
Diebold was the first of several integrators I spoke to who said that one focus for them will be the financial services vertical. It's not a surprise for Diebold, who's parent company is the largest ATM provider.
Byerly touted Diebold's long history, the company's reputation for steady, high quality service and technology know-how as advantages in the marketplace. He also noted the shifting competitive landscape and said Diebold stands out for a variety of reasons including the fact that "we're a strategic in the space—we're not backed by private equity." He called Diebold the "nation's only pure-play integrator," pointing out that "we don't have an adjacent manufacturing arm."
Brecher talked about being "in the value position" with service and technology. "We invest time and resources to create solutions instead of packaging solutions," he said. Diebold works to leverage a customer's existing infrastructure, and customers have a "single method to connect to Diebold … a single customer portal … the entire web experience is easy to manage." PROTECTION 1Protection 1 had some big news. Click here to see the story about a big acquisition Pro 1 made. It's a systems integrator with staff that's experienced and certified to work on networks. With the new staff/capabilities, Jamie Haenggi told me, Pro 1 will be taking on jobs it would have walked away from in the past.
STANLEY CSSStanley announced that John Nemerofsky is the new VP of Global Solutions, and that there's a new phalanx of vertical market leaders. There's other news as well. Stanley is bringing together three business units: the CSS team, the Mechanical Solutions team, and the Security and Automatic Door team.
The teams would work together in the past, but it "would happen more through accident," Nemerovsky told me. Now, there's a "process where we'll work together to pull together the best possible solution for the client."
And there are specific solutions for each vertical market. This infrastructure will be appreciated by global accounts customers who "are looking for consistency in deliverables … the same deliverables, billing, systems they have in Chile [for example], that they have in New York City, Barcelona, Tokyo and Paris."
Here's the list of vertical market leaders: Paul Retzbach – Commercial Leader, Government; Chris Hobbs– Commercial Leader, Retail; Tom Benson – Commercial Leader, Banking; Paul Baratta–Commercial Leader, Healthcare; Rebecca Durham–Commercial Leader, K-12 Education; Eric Rittenhouse–Commercial Leader, Higher Education; Jerry Walker–Global Strategic Account and SSS Solutions; Eddie Meltzer–Global Strategic Accounts and SSS Solutions; Bob Stockwell–Technology Leader; Lance Holloway–Technology Leader; Beth Tarnoff–Marketing Leader; Ryan Fritts–Vertical eServices Leader
Look for more on this story next week.
TYCOI also spoke with Renae Leary, senior director of global accounts for Tyco. Click here to read that story.
JOHNSON CONTROLSI spoke to Tammee Thompson at Johnson Controls, who told me that ASIS is the show where she and others "take a break from making the quarter" (but only briefly she emphasized) to check out technology. She had an army of employees out scouring the floor "looking for the latest and greatest to pull into our technology stack." Specifically, JCI is looking for access control solutions, VMS, PSIM and ID management solutions.
RED HAWKI also had a chance to chat with Mike Snyder of Red Hawk. He said that the company is finishing up "moving the infrastructure [network and IT systems] out of UTC," and officially began its rebranding as Red Hawk in the past couple of weeks.
Snyder also talked about focusing on the financial vertical market, saying that the next wave of retail banking will not be branch operations, but ATMs. He believes Red Hawk will have a leg up on the competition because his staff has deep experience in the financial sector, some originally coming from Mosler. The company also has a partnership with ATM provider NCR.
AXIS COMMUNICATIONSAt this show, Axis Communications was showing many new products and solutions, many targeted toward the fewer-than-16 channel market. (Look for a story next week about a visit I made to Axis H.Q in Massachusetts a couple of weeks ago.) When I asked Fredrik Nilsson about all the talk I was hearing about the financial vertical, he noted that Axis had an ATM with four cameras in its booth. Nilsson said that banking is a conservative vertical that is finally making the leap from analog to IP. "Education was the first, then retail, and now it's banking's turn."
He agreed with Snyder's point that the new wave of retail banking is moving from the branch to ATMs. "When was the last time you went into a bank branch?," he asked. "I refinanced my house online."
Coincidentally, Axis is also in the process of hiring a business development specialist for the financial vertical, he said.
AVIGILONAt the Avigilon press conference, the company introduced the new version of its software. Keith Maret said Avigilon took inspiration from Google, Apple and Facebook in the development of this software. The cool thing is that the software can respond to voice commands and body movements. COO Andrew Martz demoed this capability and it was like watching a command center staffer play squash on a Nintendo Wii. The command center screens zoomed and focused in response to voice commands and hand gestures. This feature is in the alpha phase. "We're gauging the interest in it," he said.
Maret summarized the features thus: crash-proof enterprise server management, where all servers are grouped together; a "collaborative mode" where more than one person can log into video feed and manipulate the video in real time; and intelligent virtual matrix that "allows you to turn video walls to life."
At Honeywell, in addition to talking to the end user committee, I spoke with Scott Harkins about Honeywell's emphasis on the "connected business," where the access, video and intrusion systems are tied into other systems such as: HR systems, radars [in super high-end port applications] POS for example. The emphasis of course, as we heard from nearly every manufacturer at the show, is on mobility. Honeywell's newest ProWatch 4.0 access control has a new mobile offering that enables remote access from iPads, phones and other devices. It's also integrated with wireless locks, something Harkins is very excited about, because it's so much cheaper to install, maintain and manage.
The traffic on Day 1 was the lightest I've seen in a while at an ASIS show. It picked up considerably on Day 2, but it was still moderate traffic to my eye.
Why? Well, there's the economy of course. Things may be looking up, but one manufacturer told me that people who've got money in the bank are keeping it there. They're still cutting corners on travel—making this a one- or two-day show, rather than three.
I also heard that having the show in Philly meant that tri-staters could take the train in for Day 2 and 3.
And, I understand there may have been some football-related reasons that folks weren't here on Monday.
I can think of about 80 things I'd rather do [including laundry] than watch football on a gorgeous fall day, but if football will help roll back the expectation that people should travel to work events on Sundays, count me in.
Go Pats. Woo.
When I wrote about Richmond Alarm last summer, it was having a good year. The Richmond, Va.-based, family-owned, full-service security company had grown its footprint into Eastern Virginia with a new acquisition, making that company the largest locally-owned security provider in the state.
But 2012 is turning out to be an even better year for Richmond Alarm. Not only did the company celebrate its 65th anniversary this year, but it also won Chesterfield County's business of the year award this summer.
Also, according to the story this week in the Richmond Times-Dispatch newspaper, revenues are climbing since they flattened out during the recession. "The calendar year 2012 will be the best year ever," company president Wayne Boggs is quoted as saying.
Richmond Alarm, a Honeywell First Alert dealer, was awarded the 2012 First Choice Business of the Year Award in July, according to its website. It says the award "recognizes companies that consistently contribute to Chesterfield County through community service, innovative products and services, job creation, tax revenue and ethical business standards."
We're now in hurricane season, which began in the Atlantic Ocean in June and won't end until the last day of November. And, according to a website that does annual reviews of home security companies, the company that stands out during such bad weather is Vivint.
6Webs.com selected Utah-based home automation/home security company as the "Best Home Security Company during Hurricane Season," according to a news release from that website, http://www.6webs.com.
The company says it does independent reviews of home security systems and "conducts an annual review of the leading home security providers and ranks them based on several categories that are important to consumers."
In awarding the recognition to Vivint – which is reportedly considering a sale – 6Webs.com cites the features the company offers including its Go! Control panel weather alerts, with inclement weather notifications via an iPhone, iPad or Android device; the back-up batteries it provides for all the home security systems it installs, which help ensure protection if the power goes out; its 24-hour customer service; and the fact that it provides cellular monitoring.
"In the case of a natural disaster not only could power be lost, but phone line service could be interrupted for a long period of time leaving your home less secure. This is also the case with Internet-based systems when power is lost, the connection to the monitoring center will be lost as well. Vivint's cellular security system is the most reliable way to ensure the connections with the monitoring center is not interrupted," the news release said.
The big development we're all awaiting in the industry is ADT parent company Tyco International's split into three independently traded companies as of Oct. 1: The ADT Corp., Tyco Fire and Security and Tyco Flow Control International, which will be renamed Pentair Ltd.
In advance of the split, Tyco put out a news release this week announcing that Sept. 28 will be the date that distributions of equity interests in The ADT Corp. and Flow Control will be made to shareholders. Those two companies "are the two wholly-owned subsidiaries formed to hold Tyco's North American residential and small business security and flow control businesses," the company said the Sept. 6 release.
Switzerland-based Tyco said the payment date is dependent on shareholder approval, to be obtained at a special meeting slated for Sept. 14, and other conditions. The distribution will be made to shareholders of record as of Sept. 17, Tyco announced.
As the company previously has said, Flow Control will merge with Pentair, Inc. immediately after the distribution. Tyco added, "Prior to the distribution and the merger, Flow Control will be renamed Pentair Ltd."
Tyco said it "currently has approximately 462 million basic shares outstanding." Based on distribution ratios, the company said, "approximately 231 million shares of ADT common stock and 111 million shares of Flow Control common stock will be distributed to Tyco shareholders."
ADT has filed an application to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the trading symbol "ADT," Tyco said. Flow Control's common stock will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange under Pentair's current trading symbol, "PNR."
For more details, check out:http://www.heraldonline.com/2012/09/06/4241903/tyc...
The headline on the news release is an attention-grabber: "PhantomLink technology pushes alarm monitoring to the cloud, threatens industry." If that isn't clear enough, the subhead rephrases it: "Cloud-based technology set to undermine traditional alarm monitoring industry."
The PR piece from Phantom Data Services proceeds to trumpet the company's new PhantomLink project, which encourages homeowners to monitor their own security systems for no charge via the Web. The project "leverages existing equipment, requires only a simple retrofit, and is offered for free with no recurring costs."
"Nearly 80 percent of households in the U.S. have Internet access," states Adam Peters, founder of PhantomLink.com. "So why are people still paying their hard-earned money to a central station to monitor their alarm? Just connect it to the Internet and monitor it yourself!"
The news release describes PhantomLink as a small, easy-to-install, build-it-yourself device that links an existing security system to the user's wireless Internet connection. If the device senses an alarm, company servers alert the user with an email or a text message. Circuit schematics, interface specifications and instructions for using the "self-monitored security system solution" are available for free on PhantomLink's Web page.
"Do-it-yourself alarm installers and electronics hobbyists are encouraged to participate in this project to develop and expand the capabilities of this technology," the company states.
Visitors to the PhantomLink website will find all of the information mentioned in the news release, but little about the company promoting the device. Phantom Data Services is described only as "a New Mexico limited liability company specializing in website development and data-processing products and services."
So is this the new age of monitoring? Is it time to mothball the central station and say goodbye to RMR? Will homeowners tired of "simply paying for piece of mind," as the news release states, now opt for self-service?
Grammatical glitches aside, peace of mind is what many alarm customers are seeking. Millions have shown the willingness to pay a professional for it, even in a down economy. Do-it-yourself security will obviously appeal to some, but free doesn't mean free of responsibility.
This also isn't the first time the alarm industry has been down this path, said Morgan Hertel, vice president of operations for Rapid Response.
"This kind of stuff has been around for years," Hertel told Security Systems News. "In the '70s, it was tape dialers calling neighbors, work numbers and sometimes police departments. In the '80s, we moved to pagers—you could get paged on alarms. Now we have email, SMS and IVR."
While there is always something new coming down the pike, the bottom line remains the same for alarm companies: provide professional service at a competitive price and chances are you'll stay in business. PhantomLink and other do-it-yourself offerings are unlikely to change that.
"The professional monitoring and installation companies are still here doing their thing," Hertel said. "What most [customers] come to realize is that the cost of a monitored security system is so affordable these days, and is packed with so many features, that most people who take security seriously don't ever consider [a DIY] solution."
Minnesota systems integrator Identisys, which in June acquired the ID division of Claritus, is moving forward with its stated plan to expand geographically. Yesterday, Identisys announced that it's acquiring the Identification, Security and Presentation divisions of Mountainland Business Systems. Mountainland Business Systems is based in Salt Lake City, Utah and has additional offices in Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Montana and Wyoming.
I will have more on this deal after I interview Deb Ferril, president and COO of IdentiSys, on Thursday, but MIchael Shield, founder and CEO of Identisys, said in a prepared statement: "Our strategy in this case, targeted expansion further west of our headquarters in Minnesota. With the addition of the Mountainland Business Systems Divisions, we now offer sales and on‐site services in over 50% of the U.S., including Florida, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming and the District of Columbia."
IdentiSys is a $40 million company that is privately owned by Shields. It began 13 years ago as an integrator of pure identification systems, but it does full security integration in a variety of vertical markets.
IdentiSys has made 10 acquisitions over the past seven years and this deal is the third acquisition in the past 6 months.
Mountainland's specialty is "providing identification technology solutions including digital photo ID systems, embossed card personalization systems, loyalty or membership card systems, smart card/biometric applications, secure access/access control/CCTV and patient identification solutions to the corporate, government, healthcare, education, membership/loyalty, first responder and emergency management markets in Utah, Idaho, Oregon, Nevada, Montana and Wyoming."
Find out moreSubscribe Now
On the Editor's Desk Martha Entwistle
Monitor This!Rich Miller
This Blog's on Fire (And Other Stuff)Tess Nacelewicz
Guest Blog


text:
Cart (0 items)
Learn About My Prints
Portraiture and Photo Services
NY Daily Photo Blog
Fine Art Print Collections
New York City Prints
New York: Top Prints
Architecture and Icons
Central Park
Water Towers, Lampposts, Fire Escapes
New York City: Black and White
New York City: Color
Stories from the East Village
Stories from the East Village
New York Neighborhoods
East Village
Street Photography
Top Prints
Travel Prints
Travel: Top Prints
NYC Photo Tours and Street Workshops
The Essentials of Street Photography
Top Galleries
Street Photography, Street Photography, People, People
May 29, 2012
Dancer, Duane Reade
*If you like the photos in this post please help me spread the word by sharing. Thanks.
comments powered by Disqus.
comments powered by
comments powered by
Follow Me!
Top Street Photography
Top NY Articles
Chrysler Building
Old City Hall Subway Station
Atlantic Avenue Subway Tunnel
Brooklyn Bridge
Bow Bridge
Alwyn Court
History of NY Photography: Documenting the Social Scene
Top Photography Tip Articles
7 Secrets Every Aspiring Street Photographer Should Know
14 Tips to be a Successful Freelance Photographer
A Photographic Tour of New York
7 Steps to Get Over Your Fear of Street Photography
5 Tips to Shake Up Your Travel Photography
What Makes A Great Street Photograph and How Do We Create Them?
Recent Comments
General (924)
Street Photography (1296)
Vintage Photography (118)
Central Park (109)
People (1102)
Photography Business (53)
New York History (32)
Architecture (60)
Travel (22)
Pretty Things (120)
Events (10)
Snow (74)
Bridges (6)
Subway (3)


text:
How to use a Sandals and Beaches Resorts coupon
Being flexible on your travel dates and destinations is the best way to save money at Sandals and Beaches Resorts. You can find some really great deals by booking their promotions at various featured locations. You can also save quite a bit off your booking by planning your trip a year or so in advance.
How to Use Sandals and Beaches Resorts Coupons
If you do a quick search for Sandals and Beaches Resorts at Coupons.com, you will find coupon codes good for a variety of offers, discounts and promotions.. Once you find a coupon code you want to apply to your booking, you should be able to click through a link that will take you to a booking page on the Sandals and Beaches Resorts where your discount and promotion as already been applied to your total.
About Sandals and Beaches Resorts
Sandals is a group of 14 luxury all-inclusive resorts located in Jamaica, Antigua and The Bahamas. They are geared toward couples looking to get away from it all. Everything - even the tips - are already included in the price of your bookings.
Recently Added Stores
Upcoming Sales
Save up to 65%
Save up to 65% plus 1 Night Free and a $100 Red Lane Spa Credit at the luxury included Sandals Antigua
Save extra 10%
Military Servicemen receive an extra 10% off our lowest prices at Sandals Resorts.
Free Couples Massage
Free couples massage at Sandals Emerald Bay in Great Exuma, Bahamas vacations from only $330pp/pn


text:
Imagine a computer playing pacman. It knows where the ghosts are and (if so programmed) it can likely calculate a perfect plan of escape every time. What if, however, we want the computer to emulate a real person? Most people probably won't know for sure which direction to go to retain victory every time; they will occasionally make mistakes leading Pacman to his ghostly doom. The human mind doesn't always work that quickly or that accurately.
Of course, we can't just tell the computer to seek out a ghost so it will lose. For the best results, the game has to get the computer to look like it was actually trying, but just screwed up. Therefore, to combat the "perfect computer", we must provide it some way to be realistically overpowered. "Intentional mistakes" must be introduced to the A.I.
A programmer can achieve this, albeit somewhat roughly, using a call to random(). One can also do something more general to the game's design, such as removing certain abilities from the computer's character so the player has the overall upper hand (i.e. giving the computer slower movement, letting the player shoot but not the computer, etc.). In addition, a third method might consist of "forgetting" to add parts to the A.I. - leave out checking for floor spikes in a platform enemy, for example.
Disappointingly, I haven't seen very many examples of realistically flawed A.I. programming, if any at all.
(For those interested in more concepts of A.I., view the wikipedia article here.)
Here's a basic example of what I'm talking about. Imagine I have a platform game enemy, who follows the player around and can jump over gaps. But I want this enemy to be flawed, so I introduce a call to random() just before he jumps:
if (place_meeting(x,y+1,objBlockParent)) //Make sure we're on the ground { if (!place_meeting(x+hspeed,y+1,objBlockParent)) //If we're going to fall next step { if (objPlayer.y<=y) //only if player is above or on same level as enemy { //Jump on random chance. if (floor(random(2))) vspeed=-jumpspeed; } } }
So I've got a 50% chance of jumping, and 50% chance of falling.
Unfortunately, that's still pretty unrealistic; human's aren't so flawed that they would walk off a cliff for no reason. I need something different.
This time I'm going to tell the enemy to always jump when he reaches a cliff, but also give him a random chance of making it to the other side by sometimes reducing the jump height.
if (place_meeting(x,y+1,objBlockParent)) //Make sure enemy is on the ground { if (!place_meeting(x+hspeed,y+1,objBlockParent)) //If we're going to fall next step { if (objPlayer.y<=y) //only if player is above or on same level as enemy { //Jump vspeed=-jumpspeed; //Random chance to have lesser jump strength if (floor(random(2))) vsp+=floor(random(floor(jumpspeed/3)))); } } }
Now the enemy may or may not make it to the other side. He'll always jump, but sometimes not far enough.
Another area where this kind of A.I. imperfection might be necessary is inside fighting and strategy games where you can challenge the computer. The computer could be programmed to scan all possible moves and weigh every variable to choose the perfect action every time. Unless, of course, one were to introduce a way for the computer to make an "honest" mistake. Again, not an obvious blunder like moving, in a game of chess, to leave the King wide open (maybe unless the game were on an "easy mode" setting), but an imperfect choice of which the player can take advantage should he or she be skilled enough to do so.
On the contrary to all this, some may argue that even if a computer is programmed "perfectly", the A.I. is only as smart as its designers. Were this assumed true, then as designers are "flawed" humans, it would follow that this is all a non-issue because then a computer could not ever be completely perfect in the first place.
Speaking of chess above, this subject comes into play with chess during man vs. computer competitions. The computers are programmed by top-rate computer scientists, but have still been beaten by "mere humans". You can find articles about science's efforts to determine, using chess, whether man is ultimately smarter than computers, by following these two links:
I feel I've been pretty thorough on this subject. I hope I haven't introduced too much information.
Anyways, the platform enemy example I gave above isn't necessarily completely realistic; however it illustrates the concept of imperfect A.I. fairly well. I'd like to know who has written/thought up examples of this and who knows of other examples. What ways do you introduce flaws to make the computer mind more like that of an average human's? Or is strategy from the human mind already better than A.I. could ever be?


text:
Information contained on this page is provided by companies via press release distributed through PR Newswire, an independent third-party content provider. PR Newswire, WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith.
SOURCE Varsity
New initiative to recruit 400,000 cheerleaders and dancers to lead health and wellness programs in schools across the United States.
MEMPHIS, Tenn., March 7, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity, the leader in cheerleading and dance team education, events and apparel, has joined the Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) with a new initiative that encourages cheerleaders and dancers to cheer for a healthier America.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110301/CL56274LOGO)
The new program will be implemented at more than 1,000 camps across America, taught by 4,000 instructors. The program, designed to get kids involved in aerobic activities, will be taught to the 400,000 enrolled campers that attend Varsity camps. After participating in the program during camp, these campers will be instructed on how to use the program in their schools and communities to get other kids moving.
The program will be highlighted in all camp brochures and DVD training manuals, which are distributed to more than 26,000 coaches and administrators, and will be part of the official curriculum of each camp.
"We know that cheerleaders can use their prominent positions as school leaders to help us spread the word about the importance of physical fitness at every stage of life, especially the crucial elementary school years," says Bill Seely, Senior Vice President, Training and Education for Universal Cheerleaders Association, the largest of the Varsity brands. "We look forward to teaming up with the Partnership for a Healthier America and working together towards a healthier future for our youth."
"Some of the most powerful communications and programmatic efforts in which we can engage are the ones where kids speak directly to kids," said Lawrence A. Soler, CEO of PHA. "Varsity brands is doing just that, by engaging high school and college-aged leaders and enabling them to work in their communities – specifically elementary schools – to get kids moving more. We're pleased to have them on board."
The program will be working on physical activity and nutrition lessons that will be performed at camp and then re-taught at elementary schools by those camp attendees. Participants will be asked to make a pledge to take the activities back to their schools and communities before they leave camp on the final day. They will be provided with physical activity challenges and school challenges to implement when they are back at school and in their communities.
For more information, please contact Sheila Noone, email@example.com, 901-251-5959.
About Varsity
Varsity is the source for all things related to cheerleading and dance team. With a rich heritage and traditions dating back to 1974, Varsity is an innovative global leader comprised of the leading spirit brands and organizations including its educational camps, clinics, competitions and uniforms to teams around the world. Varsity's National Championships, many of which are held at the Walt Disney World® Resorts, have been televised on ESPN Networks for more than 25 years. Sponsors for Varsity events include Gatorade, Playtex Sport, Softlips, Oxy, PBTeen, and Herff Jones. Web-based Varsity TV features thousands of cheerleading and dance team videos and has become a favorite cheer destination for cheerleaders and coaches alike. Varsity has led the way in cheerleading safety as a supporter of the American Association of Cheerleading Coaches and Administrators since 1987 and as a camp leader training more than 400,000 cheerleaders per year in cheerleading fundamentals with an emphasis on safety. In 2012, Varsity purchased American Cheerleader Magazine, which has showcased the cheerleading community since 1995. Based in Memphis, Tennessee, Varsity employs 5,000 employees nationwide. For more information about Varsity, please visit http://www.varsity.com.
©2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved.


text:
The Savvy Researcher workshop series offers hands-on sessions during the fall and spring semesters. During the breaks, please refer to our corresponding Savvy Researcher LibGuides for asynchronous assistance. Alternatively, you may fill out a consultation request or visit the Scholarly Commons during our open hours.
NEW - Submit a request for a Savvy Researcher title to be taught at your upcoming research group or faculty meeting. Please fill out a request form: https://illinois.edu/fb/sec/6094473.
(Note: Not all workshops are available for instruction and sessions are limited to five participants or more.)
You're going to be published - congratulations! Did you know that you own the copyright on your work until you transfer copyright to a publisher? Did you know you need to retain rights in order to include an article or reuse a chart in your dissertation or thesis or make your work openly available on the web? Come to this session and learn about what your rights as an author are and how to negotiate with publishers for the rights that you need to retain.
For more information, please visit:
Developing better research skills is just a tweet away. Learn to find sources, manage information, and share your research with the world: Twitter @learnlibrary


text:
Minneapolis Area
Printer Friendly Version
Global Cities Retail Guide Gives Insider View of Dynamic Retail Market12 Sep, 2012, New York
Cushman & Wakefield today announced the launch of its Global Cities Retail Guide, the retail real estate
industry's new premier global knowledge tool, created to help retailers understand, enter,
operate and thrive in the world's diverse retail markets.
The web-based Global Cities Retail Guide gives real estate professionals, located in 243 offices in 60 countries, not only know their local markets, but understand the business of international retailers and F&B operators. Compiled from this knowledge base, the Global Cities Retail Guide offers insights to local markets, including culture, demographics, customs, how business is done, leasing guidelines, where major shopping streets are, which type of retailers can be found in different submarkets and more. "Retail is a dynamic and ever-changing business, and our clients require real-time information and expertise to make business decisions," said Glenn Rufrano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cushman & Wakefield. "As a global real estate advisor, it is our responsibility to help retailers truly understand how their business can function and succeed in a local environment. Not only will the Global Cities Retail Guide constantly evolve, but it can go anywhere and be used by anyone." The Global Cities Retail Guide will launch with overviews of 14 countries and 32 local markets, and will continue to grow with the retail industry. "What makes the Global Cities Retail Guide so useful is the format," said John Strachan, Global Head of Retail for Cushman & Wakefield. "Our local professionals are presenting comprehensive market profiles in one central guide. No two retail markets are alike. The Global Cities Retail Guide gives retailers and F&B operators an intuitive way to understand the nuances and dynamics of each market, compare different cities and ultimately, decide which retail destinations will be best for their business." Cushman & Wakefield is an industry knowledge leader, and its global retail platform has helped retailers and retail owners around the world. In addition to its Global Cities Retail Guide, launched at the 2012 ICSC Retail Real Estate World Summit in Shanghai, Cushman & Wakefield also released its Global Perspective on the Shopping Center Industry earlier this week. Following the World Summit, Cushman & Wakefield will release its Retail MarketView, Malls to Look Out for in 2013 and its Retail Globalization Index. Cushman & Wakefield's annual Main Streets Across the World report will be released at MAPIC in Cannes, France. ***


text:
You Are Here: Home >
Patchcord Assemblies >
ST™ POF Patch cords >
ST™/ST™ Harsh Environment POF Patch Cords > IF 121Q-1-0
ST™/ST™ Harsh Environment POF Patch Cords, 1.00 m 1.0 mm optical core, PE/PVC dual jacket with glass reinforcement Features
Industrial Fiber Optics manufactures multiple product lines of premium quality fiber optic patch cords suitable for industrial networking applications. This particular patch cord is made with a sturdy dual-jacket fiber cable specifically for rigorous industrial environments requiring high tensile strength and resistance to the elements. It contains an industry-standard diameter 1.0 mm plastic optical fiber core/cladding with a black polyethylene jacket, a layer of glass strands for strength and an outside jacket of gray polyvinyl chloride. Patch cords are available in multiple standard lengths and shipped from stock or quickly fabricated from stocked inventory to meet short delivery schedules.


text:
Advanced Search
# Items: 0, Total: $0.00
Shop Our Store
Featured Items
Acronym Crosses
ASAP Cross
CIA Cross
DOG Cross
FROG Cross
PUSH Cross
TGIF Cross
Candles by Monks
Holy Spirit
Church Cross
Jerusalem Cross Pillar
Eucharist Candle
Nativity Candle
Joy Candle
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Jerusalem Cross
St Benedict Medal Front
St Benedict Medal Back
desk table
Engraved Crosses
Anniversary Wedding Engraved Cross
ASAP Cross Engraved
Baptism Engraved Cross
Bike Riders Engraved Cross
Cancer Survivor Engraved Cross
CIA Cross Engraved
Confirmation Engraved Cross
Construction Worker Engraved Cross
Creation Engraved Cross
DOG Cross Engraved
Exodus Engraved Cross
Fathers Engraved Cross
Firefighters Engraved Cross
First Communion Engraved Cross
FROG Cross Engraved
Graduation Engraved Cross
Healthcare Worker Engraved Cross
law Enforcement Engraved Cross
Miracles Engraved Cross
Mothers Engraved Cross
Nativity Engraved Cross
Noah's Engraved Cross
PUSH Cross Engraved
Social Worker Engraved Cross
Teacher Engraved Cross
Wedding Engraved Cross
TGIF Cross Engraved
Veterans Engraved Cross
Engraved Plaques
Anniversary Plaque
Archangel Michael
Baptism Plaque
Birthday Plaque
Confirmation Plaque
Communion First
Graduation Plaque
Holy Orders Plaque
Memorial Plaque
Mothers Plaque
Pro Life Plaque
Sacred Heart Plaque
St Benedict Medal Back Plaque
St Benedict Medal Front Plaque
St Benedict Medal Ora et Labora Plaque
St Benedict Medal Wellness Plaque
Wedding Plaque
Glass Crosses
Light a Candle
Magnet Crosses
ASAP Cross Engraved Magnet
Anniversary Cross Engraved Magnet
Baptism Cross Engraved Magnet
Bike Riders Cross Engraved Magnet
Cancer Survivor Cross Engraved Magnet
CIA Cross Engraved Magnet
Confirmation Cross Engraved Magnet
Construction Worker Cross Engraved Magnet
Creation Cross Engraved Magnet
DOG Cross Engraved Magnet
Exodus Cross Engraved Magnet
Firefighter Cross Engraved Magnet
Fathers Cross Engraved Magnet
First Communion Cross Engraved Magnet
FROG Cross Engraved Magnet
Graduation Cross Engraved Magnet
Healthcare Worker Cross Engraved Magnet
Law Enforcement Cross Engraved Magnet
Miracles Cross Engraved Magnet
Mothers Cross Engraved Magnet
Nativity Cross Engraved Magnet
Noah's Cross Engraved Magnet
PUSH Cross Engraved Magnet
Social Worker Cross Engraved Cross
Teacher Cross Engraved Magnet
Wedding Cross Engraved Magnet
TGIF Cross Engraved Magnet
Veterans Cross Engraved Magnet
Monks stained glass
Pens by Monks
Pens by Monks
Send Greeting Card
Anniversary Card
Baptism Adult Card
Birthday Card
Caring Card
Christmas Card
Confirmation Card
Get Well Card
Wedding Card
Angel Silhouette
Anniversary Plaque Silhouette
Baptism Plaque Silhouette
Benedictine High School
Bless This House
Blessed Christmas
Celtic Cross Silhouette
Confirmation Plaque Silhouette
Divine Mercy Silhouette
God Lives Here Silhouette
Gods Word
Mary and Baby Jesus Silhouette
Mary Jesus Shepherds Silhouette
Mary the Protector Silhouette
Mary and Jesus Silhouette
Miraculous Medal
Mother Teresa Silhouette
Nativity Silhouette
Noah's Plaque Silhouette
Ora et Labora Silhouette
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Nativity Welcome
Pater Noster Our Father Silhouette
Padre Pio Silhouette
Sacred Heart of Jesus
Wedding Plaque Silhouette
Sun Catchers
Sun Catchers
Theme Crosses
Anniversary Wedding Cross
Baby Birth Cross
Baptism Cross
Bike Rider Cross
Cancer Survivor Cross
Confirmation Cross
Construction Worker Cross
Creation Cross
Decorative Square Cross
Decorative Bud Cross
Decorative Vine Cross
Decorative Salvator Cross
Exodus Cross
Fathers Cross
Firefighter Cross
First Communion Cross
Fallen Soldier
Graduation Cross
Healthcare Worker Cross
Law Enforcement Cross
Miracles Cross
Mothers Cross
Nativity Cross
Noah's Cross
Social Worker Cross
St Benedict Medal Cross
Teacher Cross
Wedding Cross
Veterans Cross
Become a Monk
Mail Processing
Picture Plaques
Shop By Brand
Remember Crosses
Paver Bricks
Shopping Cart
My Account
Customer Service
: Duty Honor Veteran
Proud To Be A Duty Honor Veteran
Below are the items that matched your shopping criteria.
Proud To Be A Veteran
Proud To Be A Veteran design laser cut from twill on a shirt or sweatshirt.
Price: $14.95
Shop Our Store
- Shop By Brand
- Shop By Category
- Shop By Sale Items
- My Shopping Cart
Customer Support
- Shipping Information & Returns
- My Account Manager | Login
Company Info
- Company History & Staff
- Locations & Contact Info
- Company News & Events
- Online Privacy Statement
©Copyright 2012. MonksCorner.org.


text:
Information contained on this page is provided by companies via press release distributed through PR Newswire, an independent third-party content provider. PR Newswire, WorldNow and this Station make no warranties or representations in connection therewith.
SOURCE Compete America, Inc.
TULSA, Okla., Feb. 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Compete America, Inc. announced the most competitive national race of its kind in the "Run to Win America" 5k series. From March 23rd through June 1st, 2013, a Run to Win America 5k run will be conducted in all 50 states. States will compete against one another for most runners per capita and several categories for the fastest state in the nation.
(Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130220/NY63595LOGO )
The official "Fastest State in the Nation" will be awarded to the state with the fastest overall average of the top 100 finishers. Each of the top 100 finishers will receive a prestigious Run to Win America Elite 100 Trophy for 2013, and all runners in that state will receive a Run to Win America t-shirt pronouncing their state the Fastest State in the Nation. The Governor's Trophy will be awarded to the Governor of the state that has the most runners per capita in their state.
There are 14 other competitive categories each state will compete against the other states in. There are many other prizes and awards that will be provided as well.
This is the only nationally organized run of its kind where runners across the nation are connected through one run event. No other competitive event (running or otherwise) provides the opportunity for states to compete against one another, and runners are competing against runners across the nation.
Run To Win America is an innovative organization that challenges first-time and experienced runners to "run to win, run for health, or run for hope." A portion of proceeds for this highly anticipated series will be donated to Project Hope Worldwide, a charity that provides orphanage to children in Uganda who have been impacted by war and the AIDS epidemic.
For those interested in participating individually or with family and friends, visit Run To Win America at www.runtowinamerica.com or www.facebook.com/runtowinamerica to see when the race is coming to your state.
©2012 PR Newswire. All Rights Reserved.
The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.
more>>The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.


text:
'I think Muller's own data demolishes his silly CO2 theory…How could BEST not find a cooling trend when a lot other people can?'
Recent Articles
- New paper shows transient climate response less than 2°C
- Bizarre: Forbes writer says Angelina Jolie's double mastectomy can help defeat global warming skeptics
- The Great Warmist Retreat: Financial Times: Global warming likely to be slower than predicted, scientists say
- Catastrophe Delayed: International Team of Scientists: Extreme global warming seen further away than previously thought — due to 'slowdown' of warming
- The Great Warmists Retreat: Heat Going Out Of Global Temperature Rises: 'Global temperature increases as a result of increased carbon dioxide levels in the Earth's atmosphere are likely to be lower than previously thought, an international research team has found'
- UN IPCC Lead Author Hans Von Storch Warns: Climate Scientists Have Been 'Taking On The Roles Of Medicine Men And Priests' — Accuses his colleagues of spreading panic
- The New York Times bitches about Obama offering 'no visible sign of a coherent climate strategy'
- Germany's Der Spiegel Newspaper Trashes John Cook's 97% Consensus Survey. Man's Impact 'Remains Hotly Disputed'…Only 10% Have Faith In Models
- Fact checking for the New York Times Editorial Board: Editorial claims 'Climate warnings growing louder.'
- This is crazy — 'Eco-psychiatry': 'Nature Deficit Disorder'. 'Climate refugees' with PTSD. Solastalgia, or grief for the changes in one's home environment
- Hillary Clinton Has 'Hard Hitting' Climate Change Chat with Harrison Ford: "We are in a race against time," former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Wednesday night, in an interview with actor Harrison Ford.'We still live in a state of denial. We see it, we experience it, but we have a great deal of difficulty in summoning the political will … to address it'
- U.S. Snow cover sets new record: 'Snowfall data from NOAA Rutger's Snow Lab for April is in. It ranked high enough to make the cold season (Nov. 2012 to April 2013) average the HIGHEST in the record (back to 1966)'
- Good news: World's biggest ice sheets likely more stable than previously believed – upsets previous estimates of melting and sea level
- Episcopal 'green' bishop Bud Cederholm conducts service to bless solar panels
- Watch Now: Princeton U. Physicist Dr. Will Happer on CNBC on benefits of rising CO2: '1,000 ppm of CO2 would be beneficial for the productivity of agriculture'
- 'The 97% consensus claim – a lie of epic proportions' – Warmist John Cook's study exposed
- Gore rips GOP 'deniers': 'Sooner or later, climate deniers in the GOP will have to confront their willful blindness to the climate crisis'
- Australian Telegraph features Climate Depot's 400 ppm CO2 report
- UN scientists laughing at Hansen! UN IPCC Lead Author Dr. Richard Tol Mocks NASA's retired James Hansen's really bad spin: 'Global warming has not stalled, insists world's best-known climate scientist — [It] has stalled, insist his data'
- Pittsburgh Tribune-Review features editorial based on Climate Depot's 400 ppm of CO2 report: 'Countering their politically driven alarmism with cold, hard scientific facts that show why CO2 at 400 ppm is a nonissue is ClimateDepot.com 's Marc Morano'


text:
Download the Crain's Chicago Business iPad app for FREE!The app has everything you have come to expect from Crain's...and a whole lot more.
Succeeding in Chicago just got a whole lot easier. |
In the Chicago area, 13.2 percent of commuters spend 60 minutes or more getting to work each day. That's the highest rate in the Midwest and ninth overall among American metros.
When will construction jobs dig out of this hole? Among the hardest-hit occupations in the recession, construction jobs have yet to show signs of bouncing back in the Chicago area. And forecasts don't offer much good news, either.
Heralded as the wave of the future by science-fiction writers and coffee-shop squatters, telecommuting has yet to take root with much of the American workforce.
It should come as little surprise to see local employment projections favoring jobs in tech, health care and business services in 2013. Recent history shows a diversification of Chicago's workforce with the emergence of those sectors.
Several of the Chicago area's most important job sectors have seen marginal gains in the past 12 months. Crain's analyzed data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to determine which industries are gaining and losing jobs as part of its ongoing look at Chicago employment.
The unemployment rate in Illinois continues to show modest improvement. From October 2011 to October 2012, it fell 1.2 percentage points, joining 18 other states showing statistically significant changes. But the state is a long way from recovery. How far? That was the question that led us to this month's jobs report.
Crain's mapped data from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey to find the most educated residents of the state.
Chicago's gaining jobs in the old industry of moving freight. The Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has a new site that looks at how gains at logistics companies affect others in the region.
As we head into the home stretch of the presidential election, job creation and loss are sure to be on the minds of voters and pundits alike. President Obama's home state of Illinois lost the third most jobs between December 2008 and May 2012, the most recent month for which these figures are available from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Higher taxes on beer consumption could have an impact on an industry that employs directly or indirectly -- 71,000 resident comprising roughly 1.7 percent of all jobs in Illinois.
Summer employment this year at Illinois restaurants is projected to reach its highest level in at least a decade, according to the National Restaurant Association.
Chicago ranks in the lower third of the 100 largest U.S. metropolitan areas based on employment growth from their worst quarters of recession, according to a recent report.
The number of Chicago-area workers who live farther than 90 miles outside Cook County grew by more than 40 percent during the last decade, in line with a trend among the 10 largest U.S. metropolitan areas.
How Chicago's hospitality workforce stacks up against other vacation spots: The share of Chicago jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry has increased steadily in the last decade, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
A look at Illinois' high rate of long-term unemployment: The number of Illinois workers unemployed for more than six months continues to push record highs, according to a recent study from Northeastern University.
What the Illinois job market will look like in 2018: Illinois factory jobs will be whittled down over the next few years while the health sciences and information technology sectors see the greatest ten-year increase by 2018.
Crain's takes an interactive look at the jobless rate among college graduates and student loan debt.
Our monthly interactive graphic series tracks a different employment related topic every month.
Page 1 of 1
The geographic disparity in Chicago's wealth can be seen by tracking household income in the ZIP codes of Metra train stations.
See MoreOur annual roundup of Chicago's up-and-coming leaders also includes a look back on '40s' past.
Full FeatureWe identify the Top 20 workplaces and lay out the array of motivating perks and feel-good benefits.
Full FeatureCrain's editors have named the 649 most influential players in Chicago's business community. Plus: Meet the Power 50
Full FeatureCoyote Logistics tops our annual list of the area's fastest-growing companies with a whopping 41,438 percent revenue growth from 2006 to 2011.
Full FeatureHere's the data from the market itself to the people who live and work here that your business needs to take off.
Full FeatureA total of 329 firms made our list of Chicago's largest privately held companies. Their combined revenue $312.9B could pay off Illinois' debt two and half times over.
Full FeatureUse our interactive map to pick your next business lunch or power dinner. Plus, read all our reviews.
Full FeatureSee which firms top Crain's list of best workplaces for women. The report includes the list of Chicago's largest women-owned companies.
Full FeatureCheck out our collection of every list we published last year, including our rankings of public and private firms and more.
Full Feature


text:
Pinterest Dreams Unlimited™ Body Lotion Select size 6.75 fl oz Quantity 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Item 6.75 fl oz Price $16.50 Now $9.90 Add to bag Email When In Stock Offers available on this product 40% Off Fast & Easy Returns $5.95 standard shipping. More information Product description Best if you want to: Soften and smooth your skin with a lightweight body lotion that is scented with the exhilarating, white-floral fragrance of Dreams Unlimited™. It hydrates skin, leaving it soft and supple. Best for: All skin types How it works: Light and easily absorbed Leaves skin soft and smooth White-floral Dreams Unlimited™ fragrance Close
Shea Butter Our Community Fair Trade shea butter comes from Ghana. Local women hand-harvest shea nuts, dry them in the sun and crack them to extract the kernels. These are roasted and ground into a paste to make the butter. Our trade with the Tungteiya Women's Shea Butter Association has helped to fund three medical centres and 10 nursery schools. To find out more, visit our Community Fair Trade section.


text:
19th century cartographer, meet 21st century mapping. Captain Sir Richard Francis Burton's Blog: In Search of the Last Great Google Street View
The most impressive videogame of the year is also the most flawed. God Only Knows: A Conversation About BioShock Infinite
"The question about Snowden is less, 'Is he right?' than 'Who is this guy?'" You Know Nothing, Edward Snowden
"I will not, under any circumstances, be leaving for Camp Pokomoonshine tomorrow." Letters from Camp Pokomoonshine
What does it mean to own a car these days? Car and Driver
Mainichi looks like a throwback role-playing game but plays like an avant-garde experiment of how we express and internalize our feelings. WASD a Mile in Another Person's Shoes
"Freestyle overhand swimming, the most popular style of swimming, was so unwieldy and dumb for so long." A History of Swimming Strokes
This might be the most unassuming, strangely delightful role-playing game ever. What's in the Candy Box?
This week we like tech blogs, summer jams, and literature in our inbox. Recommendations, 6/7
A quiz just in time for the NBA Finals. Who's Speaking: NBA Player or My Cousin Mike?
I think it's time we talk about what happens when a croissant and a doughnut love each other very much. Having "The Talk" About Cronuts
After starring in a viral "fail" video, reflections on a brush with anonymous, embarrassing internet fame. Almost Fameless
In the films Cosmopolis and Holy Motors, David Cronenberg and Leos Carax reinvent the metaphor of the road. Road to Nowhere
The conclusion to Elizabeth Simins's comics series about coming out as a female gamer. Manic Pixel Dream Girl, Part 4
Traveling in Southeast Asia reveals a problematic desire for white skin. Whiteness of Being
"Notification: you are unimportant." Notification
Starseed Pilgrim turns a repetitive, frustrating exercise into a game of discovery and wonder. Planting Starseeds
The Bureau Staff and friends have many feelings about the return of the much-beloved sitcom. We Watched the New Season of Arrested Development
A eulogy for no one's favorite email service. Goodnight Hotmail, You Sweet Prince
Is the new Daft Punk record the ultimate internet album? We Listened to Random Access Memories
A quick chat with one of the universe's brighter galaxies. Three Questions for Timmy the Galaxy
"Perhaps some psychologist can tell me why it feels so good to inhabit a colossal cosmic crustacean and wreak havoc across the solar system. But I don't particularly care why." Weapon of Mass Crustacean
Presenting new research from the most obstinately intolerant scholars of birds. Notes from the Bigoted Ornithologist Association
This week: eating chocolate, mediocre genre TV, radio plays, and absurdist 3D animation. Recommendations, 5/10
"Indie music never belonged to anyone, but at least in the early '00s, it was easier to pretend it did." The Garden State Soundtrack Will Change Your Life
"Watching the videos Bynes posts on her Twitter doesn't feel like watching someone giving a poor performance. It feels like watching someone lose her mind." The Metamorphosis: On Amanda Bynes's Twitter
So this is growing up. Progress
"The transgender community is all about hierarchies: how well you pass, how much surgery you've had, how much strife you've been through. The age you came out at is just another ladder to count rungs on." Some Luck
An advice columnist goes to desperate lengths to reconnect with an ex-girlfriend. Sam the Answer Man
"The mustache cop had the idea that I was a suicidal drug smuggling weirdo on a dark mission to Canada." Border Cops to the North of Me, Border Cops to the South, Here I Am


text:
Olympia Bracelet IV Silver/Black Diamond
Jenny's thoughts
"The contrast of soft silver and fine crystals with a bold interlocking design makes this collection both romantic and directional." Jenny Packham
Size guide
Total length-approximately 25cm Motif length-approximately 17cm Width-approximately 8.5cm.
The Olympia Bracelet IV is a statement cuff that is guaranteed to get you noticed. Graphic and simple, with silver metallic thread wrapped rings, interlocked and juxtaposed with bold black diamond crystals and finished with an adjustable lobster claw clasp and drop crystal.
Free UK Shipping on this item.
Exclusive to JennyPackham.com and


text:
Teen Holiday Party
Friday, December 21 from 2 - 5 pm
All teens (particularly our library's VolunTeens!) ages 13 - 18 ONLY are invited to celebrate the holidays together at the library! The library will provide the gaming equipment (PlayStation3, X-Box 360, and Nintendo Wii), opportunities to make holiday cards for senior citizens and participation in a book drive (bring any gently used children's or teen books you wish to donate), and pizza, soda, and munchies to devour! We will also be having a White Elephant Exchange - to participate, simply bring a wrapped small gift less than $2. Join us for fun with your friends, celebrating the holidays, and find out about our newly forming Teen Advisory Board! Participation in the Teen Advisory Board counts as service hours and gives you a say about our teen books, department, programs, and more - starting in 2013! This party is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Ponte Vedra Beach Branch Library and our friends at Sony and is co-hosted by Youth Services Librarian Anne Crawford and Ponte Vedra High School Media Specialist Lisa Barnett.
Family Storytime
Friday, December 21 @ 10:30 am
Join us for some chilly tales of winter, including One Winter's Day by M. Christina Butler and Winter is the Warmest Season by Lauren Stringer. Join us for music, a craft, and hot chocolate!
Try it Before You Buy it! Kindle, iPad, Nook
Friday, December 21 @ 11:00 am
Come play with the library's Kindle Fire, Nook Color and iPad 3 before you buy one. Feel free to ask any burning questions you might have and test drive each of the three devices so that you are able to make an informed decision when it comes time to buy your first tablet!
Holiday Craft Series
Friday, December 21 from 1 pm - 5 pm
School's out early! Come to the library and use your creative skills to make some homemade holiday presents, ornaments, or anything you like. Different crafts and supplies will be available each day of the series. Crafts available are appropriate for all ages, from babies to teens.
The Holiday Craft Series will run select days from December 12 - December 21. Each session runs for two hours, unless otherwise noted.
Toddler Movie Morning with Tinker Bell
Friday, December 21 @ 10:30 am
(G) Tinker Bell meets Periwinkle and ventures into the winter woods with her and Tinker Bell's other friends to find the secret of fairy wings. Food, drinks and juicy cups will be permitted during the showing, along with any special blankets or stuffed animals your toddler may want to bring. Please call for movie title 209-3730.Family Movie Event!
(PG) Friday, December 21 @ 3:30 pm
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all that he appears. Join us for this recent book to movie. Light snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Call 209-3730 for movie title.


text:
Crisp, fluffy organic popcorn is coated with ginger infused caramel and a generous sprinkle of toasted black sesame seeds for a unique snack that displays tingly heat, gentle sweetness and a nutty finish.
This premium organic popcorn is handmade in San Francisco in small batches using only the finest ingredients.
Ginger comes from the edible bulb of a perennial plant, and is frequently found in Asian cuisine. We infuse golden, buttery caramel with organic ginger to create a pleasantly zesty popcorn coating.
Privacy Statement - The Short Version We do not spam - we hate it as much as you do. If you sign up for our email, you can unsubscribe at any time. We do not sell, rent or give your email address to anyone. Period.shopOrganic ® is a registered trademark of Border & Black Ventures, LLC.© Copyright 2007-2013. All rights reserved.


text:
By submitting I authorize Drexel to contact me. Learn more
The Master of Science in Special Education program equips teaching professionals with the fundamental skills, knowledge and competencies needed to meet the needs of students with disabilities in multiple settings. The program is a flexible and convenient part-time graduate program that gives current teachers a comprehensive understanding of developing the potential of students with disabilities.
The Special Education program consists of 49.5 credits divided between 31.5 credits in Core Special Education Certification courses, 12 credits in concentration courses, and 6 credits in research.
The Master of Science in Special Education is intended for those interested in gaining greater skills and expertise in the area of Special Education and/or a teaching certificate in the area of special education. Candidates seeking PA special education certification must have been issued a prior PA Instructional I or Instructional II teaching certificate. Students who do not have their teaching certification have the following options:
*In order to qualify for PA Instructional I Special Education N-12 certification, all certification courses must be completed (with the required minimum grade), the Praxis Special Education: Core Knowledge and Applications Test (code 0354 or 5354) must be taken and passed, and the application for PA certification must be in TIMS (Teacher Information Management System) by August 31, 2013. Students completing the certification courses and passing the PECT Special Education PreK-8 Modules (Modules 1 and 2) after 8/31/13, will be eligible for the PA Instructional I Special Education PreK-8 certification.
Drexel also offers a Supervisor of Special Education certification program. Click here to view more information about this program.
Graduate Education Non-Matriculated OptionDo you need continuing education requirements, Act 48 credits, or just looking for professional development and only want to take a couple of classes? Learn more about our non-matriculated option.
Related Programs of Interest
Join us for our on-campus open house to learn more about this program.
Download Program Info as PDF


text:
Remember Me
Forgot your password?
Don't have an account? Register Now!
Your Love Never Fails
Jesus Culture Music
Our God
Chris Tomlin
Your Great Name
Natalie Grant
Lead Me To The Cross
Hillsong United
Mighty To Save
Hillsong Australia
Forever Reign
God Is Able
I Will Follow
Jeremy Camp
Amazing Grace
Artists: # A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z All
Praise and Worship Chord Charts Join our subscription service to access thousands of Christian chord charts and song lyrics.


text:
Local makes 'Jeopardy' appearance
Who is Kate Hawthorne Jeracki?
Answer: A few wrong responses left Kate in the hole early on. Wagering $1,000 on the Daily Double, and getting it correct, left her down just $600 going into Double Jeopardy.
What happened in the first round?
Answer: Clicker malfunction.
How did she not get the question about the state flower of Colorado?
Answer: Thanks, in part, to Contestant Three missing the Daily Double, Contestant One hitting a cold-streak, and Kate's frightening knowledge of words that start with "u," our local favorite headed into Final Jeopardy in second place with $11,400.
What is an amazing comeback?
Answer: Very entertaining because she even managed to correct the show's host on properly phrasing responses on "Jeopardy."
How was her chit-chat with Alex Trebek?
"1960s TV Characters" was the Final Jeopardy category. Kate and Contestant Three answered right to end the day with $21,400 (she only wagered $10,000) and $22,000, respectively. Contestant One answered incorrectly and finished with $19,199.
Final Jeopardy question: One of her first spoken lines is translated, 'You have the face of a wise and fearless caliph.'
More breaking news...
Rocky Mountain Tracking will ship 10 GPS
The quality of contacts has a
Colorado and other states in the region gained just a wee bit of ground in the number of deals they saw last year, according to the 2012 Halo Report


text:
PSP-VDC: An Adaptation of the PSP that Incorporates Verified Design by Contract
Quantifying Uncertainty in Expert Judgment: Initial Results
SEPG Europe 2012 Conference Proceedings
CERT® Resilience Management Model Capability Appraisal Method (CAM) Version 1.1
CERT® Resilience Management Model (RMM) v1.1: Code of Practice Crosswalk Commercial Version 1.1
Appraisal Requirements for CMMI Version 1.3 (ARC, V1.3)
Issues and Opportunities for Improving the Quality and Use of Data in the Department of Defense
CMMI for Acquisition (CMMI-ACQ) Primer, Version 1.3
SEI Agile Research Forum: Agility and Discipline
Ask the CMMI Experts (Webinar)
Making Process Improvement Work
IDEAL-CAUTION Approach for CMMI-Based Process Improvement
Managing Change: the Human Factor in Process Improvement Initiatives
CMMI for Development: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, Third Edition
CMMI for Services: Guidelines for Superior Service, Second Edition
Leadership, Teamwork, and Trust: Building a Competitive Software Capability
Reflections on Management: How to Manage Your Software Projects, Your Teams, Your Boss, and Yourself
CMMI for Services: Guidelines for Superior Service
The People CMM: A Framework for Human Capital Management, 2nd Edition
CMMI-ACQ: Guidelines for Improving the Acquisition of Products and Services
CMMI and Six Sigma: Partners in Process Improvement
CMMI for Outsourcing: Guidelines for Software, Systems, and IT Acquisition
CMMI: Guidelines for Process Integration and Product Improvement, 2nd edition
CMMI Survival Guide: Just Enough Process Improvement
TSP: Coaching Development Teams
TSP: Leading a Development Team
Estimating Software-Intensive Systems: Projects, Products, and Processes
PSP: A Self-Improvement Process for Software Engineers
CMMI SCAMPI Distilled: Appraisals for Process Improvement
CMMI Assessments: Motivating Positive Change
Principles of CASE Tool Integration
Human Aspects of Software Engineering
Winning with Software: An Executive Strategy
CMM in Practice: Processes for Executing Software Projects at Infosys
Introduction to the Team Software Process
Measuring the Software Process: Statistical Process Control for Software Process Improvement
Cleanroom Software Engineering: Technology and Process
Software Process Improvement: Practical Guidelines for Business Success
Managing Risk: Methods for Software Development
Introduction to the Personal Software Process
Managing Technical People: Innovation, Teamwork, and the Software Process
SEI Agile Research Forum: DOD CIO, Teri Takai, Keynote Address
SEI Agile Research Forum: Agility and Discipline
Getting the performance you need from processes that work: The CMMI Accelerated Improvement Method
SEI Technologies Forum-- CMMI-SVC: The Strategic Landscape for Service
Are You Ready for the Release? What You Need to Know About CMMI V1.3
Improving Customer Satisfaction: A People CMM Perspective
The Next Generation of Process Evolution
How Unstated Customer Needs May Drive Innovation
How to Use the People CMM to Create Effective Managers
CMMI Version 1.3 Product Suite
Recursion and Iteration of CMMI Project Management Practices
Process Improvement at the Edges
Using the Team Software Process to Improve Performance
A Jumpstart Method for Business Goals and Project Objectives Supporting CMMI High Maturity
Workforce Issues of the 21st Century, the People CMM to the Rescue
Brief Overview of CMMI for Services
Video About the SEPG Conference
Keynote Address on Acquisition
The Many Aspects of Service Oriented Computing
Debugging the Healthcare System
The Role of Visioning and Passion for Excellence in Software Development
Arabic Language Translation of CMMI for Services V1.3
Managing Technical Debt in Software-Reliant Systems
Maximizing your Process Improvement ROI through Harmonization
CMMI and Medical Device Engineering
Strategic Technology Selection and Classification in Multimodel Environments
Process Architecture in a Multimodel Environment
Implementation Challenges in a Multimodel Environment
Improvement Technology Classification and Composition in Multimodel Environments
Why Don't They Practice What We Preach?
Precise Buffer Overflow Detection via Model Checking
Measurement and Analysis: What Can and Does Go Wrong?
Estimating With Objects - Part XI
Estimating With Objects - Part X
Estimating With Objects - Part IX
Estimating With Objects - Part VIII
Estimating With Objects - Part VII
Estimating With Objects - Part VI
Estimating With Objects - Part V
Estimating With Objects - Part IV
Estimating With Objects - Part III
Estimating With Objects - Part II
Estimating With Objects - Part I
The Gadfly: An Approach to Architectural-Level System Comprehension
For more information