text:
Per Quincy's newspaper, the aptly named Patriot Ledger:
"They want to run the ball," the Patriots' defensive lineman said Thursday. "They want to be able to be a physical football team. They want to be able to control the clock. They want to be able to make plays and most of their plays come on the run.Vince Wilfork is no fool, he knows that the Jets and their coach can be baited and he's inviting them to try and clash with the Patriots defense where they are strongest. Even more wily when you consider that their secondary has been trash much of the season.
"They ran the ball against the Colts (in a 35-9 romp of Indianapolis last Sunday), I don't know how many times, but it was a lot and you can just tell that's the way they want to play. So, defensively, we have to be up for that challenge.
"We're not going to run from anyone. We know what it's going to be. Shonn Greene, he's a helluva back, and their offensive line's big, they're physical, that's how they want to play. We have to be able to match that and we've been doing a good job of that, but we have to continue to get better individually, raise our level of play, and you go from there."
There's an interesting conundrum for the Jets offense as they head into this weekend's matchup with the Patriots; the Jets want to run the ball well against the Patriots, but the one area where the Patriots are rife for exposure is in their defensive backfield. More specifically at the safety spot as Greg Bedard of the Boston Globe told Corey and me yesterday on the podcast.
The Jets best shot at exploiting that hole in their defense is with two core deployments of personnel and then a third for good measure, but to lesser effect. Here's where:
The Slot -- The Jets need to emphasize using receivers in the slot to challenge Patriots nickel backs or "star" safeties who come down to play the spot. This means that Keller/Cumberland and Jeremy Kerley specifically should spend much of their time during the game out of that position. The Patriots rank a league worst 32nd in defending a third receiver and if the Jets don't exploit that, they're doing themselves a huge disservice.
Running Backs on Passing Routes -- The Patriots are giving up 59.4 yards per game against running backs as receivers. They've got some big bodies who are doing a great job shutting down the run and sealing the edge, but as Jets fans know all too well, those large lumbering bodies in the front seven generally have trouble against the pass. Shonn Greene doesn't often see passes as a running back, but the times he does he's actually quite effective in that role. The Jets should try and work as many screens or check-down routes for Shonn Greene; much as Alex Smith and Frank Gore did last night against the Rams. Maybe more importantly, this also explains why Joe McKnight is doing everything he can to play Sunday ... because the team knows he'd be a key figure in the passing game if he could play.
In-Line Tight Ends -- The Patriots are slightly better against tight ends, but still aren't shutting them down. For the same reason that running backs give 3-4/4-3 hybrid teams so much trouble due to their size, the same holds true for the tight ends, especially when you factor in the notion that the safety valve for that issue with the front seven - the Patriots safeties - are terrible in coverage. The Jets should plan to line up Jeff Cumberland and Dustin Keller tight against the formation when Kerley is also occupying the slot (or in their trips sets they like so much) and use their speed on vertical routes to stretch the safeties deep. Expect to see Cumberland knifing into the secondary, Keller running more crossing style routes, and when Reuland plays, running patterns to the flats.


text:
Microsoft Creative Director Adam Orth was forced to resign last week after comments he made on his Twitter page. "Sorry, I don't get the drama of having an 'always on' console," Orth tweeted. "Every device now is 'always on'. That's the world we live in. #dealwithit."
Mr Orth's comments were made after rumours began circulating that the Xbox 360's successor, nicknamed the Xbox 720, would always require an internet connection in order to work, even to play games that have no online features. Of course, his comments shouldn't in any way be taken as confirmation that Microsoft have opted to go the always-on route with the Xbox 720, but they are yet more fuel added to a fire that Microsoft isn't in any way helping to extinguish.
The idea of always-online DRM is so anti-consumer and loathsome that, if the rumours aren't true, you'd have to believe Microsoft would have released a statement by now in order to stop all the bad press they're receiving. Creating a console that is only functional if it is hooked up to the internet presents a huge list of problems and absolutely no advantages for the consumer, and if this is to be the case, then it's just another example of the home console market's huge lack of respect for their audience. With this in mind, is it any wonder that PC gaming is experiencing a resurgence in popularity?
....... Anyone seen any News 4 Gamers all I can find is this BS everywhere, anyone would think the approvers where trying to kill N4G.
Also I have a solution to the PC console issue. Own both.
Lol at everyone saying that PC gamers call themselves the elite master race. That's a name that console owners have to the PC gamers who act like douches. I've never heard any PC gamer call themselves the Master race.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
A tobacco type that got its start nearly 400 years ago may be coming to an end in the United States.
Growers of Type 32 Southern Maryland tobacco planned to bring their 2005 production to a single warehouse in Hughesville Md., on March 21 for three days of auctions.
If buyers don't offer a price that will make the type competitive with burley, it seems quite possible that the type will disappear altogether from the state where it originated in the early 1600s.
As the date of the auction neared, only three buyers had indicated their intention to participate in the sales at Farmers Warehouse in Hughesville, said David Conrad, Maryland Extension tobacco specialist. They were the leaf dealers Export Leaf (representing British American Tobacco), Hail & Cotton and Atlantic Orient, a small cigarette manufacturer from Greece, he said.
This crop appears to be a very respectable one, said Conrad. But it will be the smallest one on record, perhaps 300,000 pounds total. Last year's crop was nearly 1.9 million pounds. Just 10 years ago, crops in the 10-million-pound range were common.
But two factors have changed all that. First, there has been a continuing decline in the use of Southern Maryland tobacco in cigarettes. At one time, it was a component in almost all American blend cigarettes, going right back to the first American blend, RJ Reynolds' Camel.
The burning ability of Southern Maryland leaf, which is very thin, made it appealing to domestic companies. But in the last 20 years or so, they seem to have found some other means to achieve that end. With the possible exception of Bailey's Cigarettes in Virginia, it appears that no U.S. manufacturer currently uses Maryland in its blends. Conrad said he didn't know if Baileys planned to buy from this crop.
Maryland leaf has a distinctive flavor that has retained popularity in some European markets. "These cigarettes are sold primarily in Switzerland, but you see them also in France, Germany and Italy," says Conrad.
Adding to the disappearance of Type 32 in Maryland has been a state program that used Master Settlement funds to pay farmers to give up their rights to grow and market tobacco once and for all.
This year's buyers will probably be satisfied with the crop on the floor.
"We had a good growing season with adequate moisture," said Conrad. "We had good weather for harvesting. The curing conditions were a little on the dry side. We saw some K color in the leaf. But this is a very respectable crop with an average yield of perhaps 2,000 pounds per acre, which would put it in the average range."
Only about 150 acres of Type 32 were planted in Maryland this year, and the question growers are asking is whether they are growing enough to keep European buyers coming back.
"This is the smallest crop on record," said Conrad. "Apparent orders by European cigarette manufacturers have totaled between 600,000 and 700,000 pounds of tobacco in each of the last four years, and we don't have nearly that much. If not enough tobacco is produced, I would expect the Europeans to critically reevaluate their need to return in 2007."
But it is not clear where they could turn. The only foreign competitor that Conrad knows of is Brazil, and that country doesn't produce much of this style either.
Burley (Type 31) was a bigger crop in Maryland this year, by a scale of about two to one. It appears that the initial crop turned out well.
"My impression is that this crop was quite acceptable considering it was their first time growing the type," said Conrad. "Our curing conditions were on the dry side, as they were for our Type 32. We would have liked higher humidities, and our colors were more toward the L grades instead of the more desirable Fs or Rs. We are still learning the agronomic aspects of growing burley."
The 400-odd acres of burley were all grown on contract with Philip Morris USA. Conrad estimated Maryland production at 600,000 to 700,000 pounds. "But that might be on the high side," he added.
Burley was grown in 2005 in all the counties where Southern Maryland has traditionally been grown and also in Cecil County in the northeast corner of the state. These are for the most part Coastal Plain soils and are different from the Kentucky and Tennessee soils where burley is grown. They may be more like the Piedmont and Coastal Plain soils of North Carolina and Virginia where burley is going in for the first time.
There were a few Maryland growers who had both Maryland and burley in 2005 but usually it was one or the other, said Conrad. Burley growers delivered their leaf to New Holland Pa.
If the demand holds, more burley will be planted in Maryland.
"We definitely have the potential to increase burley production here," said Conrad. "The limiting factor would be curing facilities and labor."
Ironically, there is an abundance of old Type 32 barns remaining in Maryland, and all could easily be adapted to cure burley. But most are on farms that were involved in the state buyout and therefore can't be used for tobacco of any type.


text:
Why choose Gandi for your hosting service?
XML automation Interface
Thanks to the XML automation interface (API) of our hosting platform, you have the possibility of directly integrating Gandi into your IT system, resell Gandi's VPS Cloud servers as a white label, or even manage your servers through your own application.
For more information regarding our Hosting XML API, please consult the technical documentation.


text:
Iron on Letter I
Made and Sent from only £0.28
- Colour :
- Size :
- Case :
- Font :
- Quantity :
Iron on Iron on Letter I Transfer Description
This is the letter I transfer, you can order this iron on letter in uppercase (capital) or lowercase. The letter I transfer is available in a choice of fonts, and a range of over 25 different colours. The Letter I transfer (uppercase) at a standard 5cm font size in arial is 6.4mm x 48mm
Iron on Letters are great for making your amazing personalised T-Shirt designs. Available in sizes small 2cm all the way up to 20cm high. Buying individual letters means you can create unique names and wording for a fraction of the cost of getting a company to do this for you.
To read more about our sizing, and how all items on TeeTransfers are sized (including letters) please click here
Similar Products
View all similar iron on transfers like Iron on Iron on Letter I.
Sign up to our Iron on Transfers Newsletter
Sign up to the Tee Transfers newsletter, and receive these great benefits!
- Exclusive Discount Codes
- Hints & Tips on applying our iron on transfers
- Be the 1st to know about new designs
- Show off your own creations online


text:
No description given
This free Clipart png design of Seashell clipart has been published by ClipartsFree.net. The origional size of the image is 600 × 544 px and the original resolution is 300 DPI.
1197 Views / 94 Downloads / ClipartsFree / 2017-12-14
Thousands ClipartsFree users have previously viewed this image, from photographs free collection on ClipartsFree. The source also offers Clip arts photographs free: seashell,
File Bytes: 183773 bytes


text:
10 Fast & Fancy Weeknight Meals for Two
Whether you're staying cozy at home after this weekend's winter storm or planning a simple homemade Valentine's Day dinner this year, we're thinking you could use a few quick, but classy, meals this week. Like this Baked Fish, Spinach, and Tomatoes, which requires just handful of ingredients but makes a very elegant meal for two. But if you're in the mood for something creamy, go for Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara or Blackened Chicken with Creamy Angel Hair Pasta. Lots of options here for upping the fancy-factor on your weeknight meal.
Personally, I define a fancy meal as anything that I might conceivably order at a restaurant. Pork chops, for instance, are something that I find I rarely cook at home, but often order when I go out. But there's really no reason not to cook them at home! Pork chops, fish, shmancy Italian pastas: these are all very simple foods to cook for ourselves -- and for those we care about.
• 1 Baked Fish, Spinach, and Tomatoes in Foil Packets
• 2 Authentic Spaghetti Carbonara
• 3 Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza
• 4 Blackened Chicken and Creamy Angel Hair Pasta
• 5 Sage-Brined Pork Chops with Brown Sugar Glaze
• 6 Penne alla Vodka
• 7 Seared Bitter Greens Salad with Roasted Beets, Spicy Pecans & Roquefort
• 8 Red Thai Curry Mussels
• 9 30-Minute Coq au Vin
• 10 Open-Faced Ravioli with Eggs and Wilted Greens
Related: How to Cook Moist and Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time
(Images: See linked recipes for full image credits)


text:
Hey guys...awesome forum...I've read most of the threads and done a bunch of research.
Ready to build my first board ...kiting for awhile, and just not perfectly happy w/production boards, plus it just sounds great to rip on something you made.
Planning on using foam core at first:
1. Do you lay up the fabric and epoxy on just one side at a time...can't tell from pics/videos, or do you do both sides at the same time and vacuum bag on the rocker table?
2. Do you bond the ABS rails to the foam before glassing? What do you use to bond the ABS to the foam?
Thanks for the help...I'm sure I'll have more questions down the road.


text:
Shell's First Place
Name: Shell
Location: Montreal, Quebec, Canada
My apartment is my first place and I've furnished and decorated it almost entirely on my own (with a little help with my father the tool-guy). The apartment is a 3 and a half located on the top floor of a 4 story building. It's beautifully bright and sunny and was perfect for me to carry out what I call my "Caribbean Vision". I wanted the place to make me feel the calm and relaxation of the beach community I visited recently.
I chose furniture with straight and simple smooth lines and a color scheme that feels at once warm and cool — lots of greens, yellows and blues. Every room has a defining accent wall that livens it up. I even finished the balcony with removable wooden tiles to enhance the feeling of a contemporary island city getaway. When I walk into my home I instantly feel happy and relaxed, just like I do on vacation!
Thanks Shell!
• HOUSE TOUR ARCHIVE Check out past house tours here
• Interested in sharing your home with Apartment Therapy? Contact the editors through our House Tour Submission Form.
• Are you a designer/architect/decorator interested in sharing a residential project with Apartment Therapy readers? Contact the editors through our Professional Submission Form.


text:
|Sign me up: Quality Digitizing on Poem is critical for me.
How experienced are we with Poem ?
We own and operate a 12, 6 and a 4 head Poem machines, and exclusively utilize them for manufacturing our embroidered patches. Our initial purchase was in the early 2000s, and have achieved outstanding results even on small text embroidery. Last year, we had upgraded our 12 head Poem, to boost our productivity. This is one of the best decisions that helped keep outstanding quality on our patches.
About 30% of our elite clientelle work with Poems, and here is a valuable comment from one of them:
This comes from Tim in San Jose, California. Tim had tested multiple digitizing companies and posted us with the scan of the sewouts. Here is Tim's wordings:
"I am surprised that you were able to produce a much closer reproduction to the customer's original logo. Out of the 3 digitizing companies, your designs were about a quarter of an inch smaller, and 138 stitches lower, out of the 1274 stitch design. The best part of it all is that the design sewed out crisp and clear even in my old Poem, with no thread breaks. In my 20 years of experience, I've rarely seen such a production friendly, high quality digitizing at this small a size. I am amazed.
From my personal observation, this is what we normally here when a person utilizes our service on Poem for the first time. Having had the opportunity to work with this from childhood, we are passionate in helping you achieve tremendous success. Let our dedication to excellence surpass your expectations, on every single order. Let us hold hands together in helping you achieve a special status in your community.
Sign Me Up. I challenge Abcoln to WOW me on my Poem.
I need more details.
What formats do we support for Poem?
We support Poem (*.CSD), along with Wilcom (*.EMB), Pulse (*.PXF) and Pulse (*.POF)
We are available RIGHT NOW:
Yes, we work ALL 24 HOURs with multiple shifts. My business associates and I ensure that we are looking at the website ALL 24 hours of the day (day AND night), and have the ability to complete your designs instantaneously. When you are in a crunch situation, we are here to help you in a reliable fashion. We have dedicated machines just for sewing out your designs, and we ensure this process helps you get the best quality: first time, EVERY TIME.
Sign Me Up. I challenge Abcoln to WOW me on my Poem.
I need more details.


text:
Submissions for Max calendar should be emailed to max@jdnews. com by 10 a.m. Monday the week before the event. Every effort is made to include all submissions, however, due to spacing issues, some may be omitted.
Submissions for Max calendar should be emailed to max@jdnews. com by 10 a.m. Monday the week before the event. Every effort is made to include all submissions, however, due to spacing issues, some may be omitted.
Events & Festivals
The 2014 Crystal Coast Boat Show on May 17 and 18 at the Downtown Morehead City waterfront, will offer boats, vendors, artists, vintage automobiles and entertainment.
The Crystal Coast Boat Show features both new and used boats as well as showcasing a variety of marine products and services, outdoor gear, fishing tackle, outfitters, brokers, fishing clubs and resource conservation groups. The boat show is free and open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. May 17 and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 18. Food and beverages will be available. Live entertainment will be provided during the Boat Show weekend at Jaycee Park. The Carteret Community Sunshine Band will play at 10:30 a.m., Loose Cannons Band at noon, and Six Pack of Gentlemen at 3 p.m. on Saturday and the All Night Long Jazz Band is featured at noon Sunday.
The ARTrageous art event will go all weekend on the waterfront in conjunction with the Arts Council of Carteret County and kids activities are planned to coincide.
On Saturday at Katherine Davis Park, the Morehead City Chapter of the Antique Automobile Club of America will hold its 41st annual car show featuring vintage vehicles.
Then, on Sunday at Katherine Davis Park, the Morehead City After Hours Rotary Club will host a regional Cornhole Tournament starting at noon. Burgers, hot dogs and cold beer will be available for sale. There will be free entertainment. Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams, including a special prize to the 1st place winner: a Key to the City presented by the Mayor of Morehead City. To register email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Reel in some insider tips and new techniques with the Get Hooked Fishing School at the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 8. The school will feature presentations from the pros on many topics and types of fishing, and participants will be able to choose up to four sessions on topics including shallow-water sight casting, fishing near shore structure, offshore bottom fishing, offshore trolling, and more.
In addition, mini-sessions such as flounder gigging and bow fishing and a presentation on surf fishing with artificial bait; plus rigging and knot-tying stations, informal Q&A sessions, and fly-tying demonstrations by Cape Lookout Fly Fishers and Triangle Fly Fishers will be available.
The event also includes lunch, giveaways and drawings for gear.
Advance registration is required and space is limited. The fee is $60 per person; $54 for members. Sign up online, by phone or at the Visitor Services window at the Aquarium. For more information, visit www.ncaquariums.com/pine-knoll-shores or call 252-247-4003.
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation, Brumbaugh, Mu & King, PA, and Jarman Cap Co., will sponsor a Cheerleading Contest March 1 at Jacksonville High School. Check in begins at 9 a.m. Competition begins at 10 a.m. All participants will receive a free t-shirt. Registration is by squad only. The cost is $10 per squad member. There are two sections of competition: Open (Open to level 1 All Star Squads) and Recreation (squad members have participated in the County Youth Cheerleading program during 2013-14) with three age divisions: Minor (9 and under), Midget (12 and under), and Intermediate (16 and under). Admission is free for friends and family. For more information call 910-347-5332 or visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.
The Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Science are sponsoring two free Spring Nature Sessions on �Venomous Snakes and Spiders of North Carolina� on March 2 at Jacksonville High School in the cafeteria. The first session begins at 2:30 p.m. and the second begins at 3:30 p.m. Examine live, non-venomous snakes as well as various types of spiders in a safe, non-threatening environment, and learn the differences between dangerous and harmless species of snakes and spiders. The two, one hour-long programs will feature a short lecture then provide an opportunity for hands-on participation. An adult must accompany children under 12 years of age. For more information, call the Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department at 910-347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.
Onslow County Parks and Recreation will hold baseball and softball registration March 8 and 15. Regisrtation sites are Dixon Middle, Trexler Middle, Morton Elementary Schools and Onslow Pines Park. Participants must be 5 before August 1, 2014 and cannot turn 19 on or before April 30. Cost is $30 per participant Proof of Age is required. Call 910-347-5332, or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.
Onslow County Parks and Recreation Department and Tobacco Road Cruisers will sponsor a Car, Bike, Truck and Craft Show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. March 22 at Onslow Pines Park. Registration starts at 9 a.m. and ends at noon; judging begins at noon, and awards start at 3 p.m. Registration costs $20 on Show Day. No-pre-registration. Food, Live Music and Vendors. Proceeds benefit Onslow Animal Services. Call 910-347-5332 or visit: www.onslowcountync.gov/parks for more information.
Onslow Senior Games kick-off event will be April 5 with a 5K (for all ages). Deadline to enter is April 1. Categories include: Literary Arts, Visual Arts, Heritage Arts, Performing Arts and Athletic Events. Those entering must be 50 by Dec. 31. Entry forms are now available at Onslow County Parks and Recreation, Onslow County Senior Services and Jacksonville Recreation and Parks for the 2014 Senior Games. An awards banquet will be held May 17 at 4 p.m. for the Performing Arts category and to recognize the winners of each event. Call 910-347-5332 visit www.onslowcountync.gov/parks.
Montessori Children�s School hosts its 7th annual auction fundraiser at 6 p.m. March 1 at the Swansboro Rotary Civic Center with the Lucky Seven Vegas Style theme. Eleven casino style tables will provide event goers a fun way to test their luck and skill. Hundreds of baskets and auction items will be available to the highest bidder in both silent auctions throughout the night as well as a live auction to end the evening. Professional sporting tickets, vacations, a variety of goods and services and one-of-a-kind items will be up for grabs.
Advance tickets are now on sale for $60 each or $100 for a pair. At the door, tickets will cost $60 each. Cost of the ticket includes admission, complimentary champagne or wine glass, food and desserts provided by local vendors, beer, wine and bottled water, and �funny money� to spend at the casino tables. Tickets can be purchased at the school at 714 Bates Street in Jacksonville by cash or credit card.
For information a, visit auction4mcs.com or call the school at 910-938-3826.
New Bern Preservation Foundation will hold their 26th annual New Bern Antique Show and Sale on Feb. 14 to 16 at the New Bern Riverfront Convention Center. The center will host more than 35 professional antique dealers for Valentine�s weekend. These dealers will offer 18th through 20th Century furniture, crystal, jewelry, rugs, paintings, prints, vintage linens, silver, glass, toys, books, chandeliers and everything from antique buttons to memorabilia. On Feb. 15 and 16 professional identifiers will be available to evaluate items brought to the show. The valuations are free to show attendees (two items per ticket holder). There will be raffles for cash prizes and numerous non-cash prizes as well. Throughout the show hours, there will be one or more restoration resources available to answer questions. A ticket to the show covers admission for all three days. Tickets are $7 in advance or $8 at the door. Advance tickets may be purchased at Mitchell Hardware, Harris Teeter of New Bern and the New Bern Preservation Foundation office. All proceeds from the Antique Show will benefit the preservation activities of the foundation. For additional information call the foundation offices at 252-633-6448.
Magician Billy Collins, formerly of Swansboro, will perform Feb. 21 and 22 at the White Oak River Bistro in Swansboro for a night of magic and mentalism beginning at 7 p.m. For more information or reservations call 910-326-1696.
The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle, America�s Tall Ship and seagoing classroom for future officers in training, is scheduled to moor in Morehead City March 26-30.
From its homeport in New London, Conn., the cutter, at more than 23,500 square feet of sail and six miles of rigging, will sail along the eastern seaboard and transit through Morehead as part of its spring training for Coast Guard and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) officer candidates.
At 295 feet in length, the Eagle is the largest tall ship flying the stars and stripes and the only active square-rigger in U.S. government service. Constructed in 1936 by the Blohm and Voss Shipyard in Hamburg, Germany, and originally commissioned as the Horst Wessel by the German Navy, the Eagle was taken by the United States as a war reparation following World War II and has served as a classroom at sea to future Coast Guard officers since 1946.
Follow the Cutter Eagle�s schedule at https:// www.facebook.com/ CoastGuardCutterEagle.
Top Hat Serenade for Valentine�s Day �Send a Song and a rose.� Soloist Buddy Hobbs will sing for donations only for that special someone. Donations to benefit Martyrs Field Ministries. For more information or reservations call 910-455-2779 firstname.lastname@example.com.
The NC Coastal Federation and Swansboro Parks & Recreation will celebrate oysters, seafood, and the healthy coastal waters they come from with an Oyster Shellebration Feb. 28 and March 1 in downtown Swansboro. Participants can enjoy wine tastings and seafood pairings, oyster roasts, live music, stories from local storyteller Rodney Kemp, marsh cruises, and a documentary by the coastal federation. Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. Feb. 28 and continue until 5 p.m. March 1. For information, visit www.nccoast.org or call 252-393-8185.
Goose Creek State Park calendar of events for February and March:
Feb. 15: Slippery Salamanders. Live critters to observe as we discuss their habitats, adaptations, life cycles and safe handling practices.
Feb. 22: Fire and Longleaf Pines. Come learn about the longleaf pine that once dominated the landscape of the Southeastern United States.
March 1: Forestry and the Private Landowner. Learn the basics of growing, harvest and care for stands of timber. Meet at the park Visitor Center.
March 15: All About Corn Snakes. Multiple corn snakes to view and handle while we learn all about their features, life styles and habitats.
March 22: Arbor Day Hike. Celebrate Arbor Day by joining us on a tree identification hike. Not only will we show you how to identify some of our most popular and amazing species, we will also tell stories of how trees have helped shape the beautiful state of North Carolina. Meet at the Ivey Gut parking lot. Dress appropriately.
All programs begin at 2 p.m. and meet at the visitor center unless stated otherwise.
Civil War Adventure Day for children will be held March 15 at the New Bern Battlefield Park commemorating the Battle of New Bern, which occurred March 14, 1862. The event is for children 6 to 12 years old. Registration begins at 9 a.m. with activities from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Young recruits and their parents will be greeted by re-enactors from the 5th N.C. regiment and Reilly�s Battery of the 10th N.C. The newly �enlisted� recruits can choose to participate in practice drills or Civil War period camp activities and crafts. Children participating in drills will be assigned to a Union or Confederate company, and issued a proper hat and wooden rifle that they will take home. An encampment with expanded living history presentations will also be set up at the battlefield.
Historical Society battlefield guides will provide a walking tour of the battlefield. A commissary lunch of Brunswick stew, hush puppies and sweet tea will be served to each recruit and parent. After lunch, the day�s activities will conclude with a battle re-enactment that includes the children.
The cost is $20 for one child and one adult. Each additional child in a family is $5, and each additional adult in the family is $10. Registration is limited to 80 children. For more information or tickets contact the New Bern Historical Society at 252-638-8558 or visit Newbern historical.org.
Swansboro Parks and Recreation hosts �Snow Up the Park� from 6 to 10 p.m. Feb. 21 at the Swansboro Municipal Park. Municipal Park will turn into a winter wonderland with slopes for sledding and a play area with two tons of snow. Grab your mittens, toboggan and come dressed to have snow much fun with children�s activities, arts and crafts, food and live music. Free snow play area with unlimited sledding for $5 per person. For more information call Swansboro Parks and Recreation at 910-326-2600 or visit Swansboro. recdesk.com.
Community Contra Dance is held every first Friday of the month from 7 to 10 p.m. in the Farmer�s Market Building. Contra dancing is similar to square dancing but not limited to groups of four couples. Long lines and big circles are common in contras. Concessions are available at the 1st Friday dances. Admission is $7 per person; $5/student; $20 family cap. For more information, call 910-548-0505 or visit kingsfriendmusic. com/contradance .php.
Children�s Museum of Jacksonville host its second annual �Zing Zumm Runn� family fun run from 8 a.m. to noon Feb. 15 at the Jacksonville High School track area. All proceeds are dedicated to the Capital Campaign building fund for the future museum. Registration is $25 for the 1 mile and 5 K races for runners ages 8 and up. Children�s races are $12 and include a diaper dash for crawlers up to 12 months; toddler trot for ages 1 to 3 and youth ages 4-6 and 7-8. Preregistration fee includes a T-shirt for all age groups. On-site registration is 8 to 9 a.m.
Register for the race at active.com (enter Zing Zumm in the search box) or at Century 21 Champion Real Estate, 2820 Henderson Drive, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. or at Don Williamson Nissan, 310 Western Blvd., during showroom hours. Call 910-650-2769 for more information.
The Empty Bowl event in Morehead City will take place from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Feb. 19 at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City. Potters and craftspeople, educators and others in the community create handcrafted bowls. Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup and bread. In exchange for a cash donation, the guests keep a bowl. Tickets are $20 each and will be sold at the Aquatic and Wellness Center Cape Carteret, Art Escapes in Morehead City, Bike Depot in Havelock, and Handscapes in Beaufort.
The North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores is teaming up with top restaurants to dish up recipes and tips on selecting and preparing fresh, seasonal, local seafood. Succulent Seafood sessions are scheduled for 2 p.m. on selected Mondays and occasional other days of the week. Guests of the Succulent Seafood sessions will also learn about the life cycles and habitats of featured seafood species from aquarium staff members.
Chefs provide favorite recipes and insights on preparing finfish, shellfish and crustaceans. A taste test of the featured dish tops off each gathering.
The schedule includes:
Feb. 24: Island Grille, Atlantic Beach
March 3: Amos Mosquito�s Restaurant & Bar, Atlantic Beach
March 17: Island Grille, Atlantic Beach
Other dates and restaurants may be added later. Succulent Seafood is for ages 12 and older and costs $15 per person, per session. Advance registration is required. Call 252-247-4003 for more information.
A new traveling exhibit called Blackbeard�s Queen Anne�s Revenge-1718 will show off treasures and 300-year-old artifacts from the famous pirate�s wrecked flagship through Feb. 15 at Tryon Palace. The exhibit includes a traveling trunk complete with games and a model life-sized pirate; the exhibit also includes multi-media displays explaining what life was like aboard the ship. Admission is included with regular cost of admission to Tryon Palace or a separate galleries pass costs $12 for adults and $6 for students.
Music & Culture
At 7:30 p.m. Feb. 18 the Core Ensemble will perform the chamber music theatre work, Of Ebony Embers: Vignettes of the Harlem Renaissance in the Northside High School Auditorium. This event is free and open to the public.
Chamber Music Theatre is a unique performance format created by the Core Ensemble, featuring a marriage of theatrical narrative to chamber music performance. Jamyl Dobson portrays multiple characters while interacting with the onstage musical trio of cello, piano and percussion. Celebrating the music and poetry of the Harlem Renaissance era in New York City, Of Ebony Embers examines the lives of three outstanding but very different African American poets - Langston Hughes, Countee Cullen and Claude McKay - as seen through the eyes of the great painter and muralist Aaron Douglas. The Core Ensemble performs music by African American composers ranging from jazz greats Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk and Charles Mingus to concert music composers Jeffrey Mumford and George Walker.
Since 1993, the Core Ensemble has toured nationally to every region of the United States and internationally to England, Russia, the Ukraine, Australia and the British Virgin Islands.
Theater & Arts
At 5:30 p.m. Feb. 14, The Arts Council of Carteret County (ACCC) will open its signature event, the 24th annual Art From The Heart art show, an exhibition and sale of original artwork.
The non-juried show will be held in Morehead Plaza at 3000 Arendell St. in Morehead City. The show will be open to the public for two weeks, ending March 1. Admission to the gallery is free.
For more information, visit Artscouncilcarteret.org or call 252-726-9156.
The Carteret Community Theatre in conjunction with West Carteret High School presents �Annie� at 7 p.m. Feb. 14 and 15, and at 2 p.m. Feb. 16 at West Carteret High School. Admission is $5 for students, $15 for adults and $20 for preferred seating. For more information visit CarteretCommunity Theatre.org or call 252-497-8919.


text:
Case Study
Zen-Nisshoku Chain (zChain) is an alternative chain of grocery stores consisting of nearly 1,800 stores nationwide. By pooling purchasing of general foodstuffs and fresh foods, as well as alcoholic beverages and sundries, zChain provides merchandise at prices that are competitive with major supermarkets. In addition, the Company supplies IT devices for stores in the network, such as Point of Sale and ordering equipment that provide an overall support for store operations. At the chain's headquarters, shared storage that emphasizes "Ultra-High Speed" using the SanDisk ION Accelerator and Fusion ioMemory PCle application accelerators has been implemented. The new infrastructure was put into operation in January 2015, improving processing capacity by approximately eight times and realizing a 32 percent cost reduction, compared with the previous system.
Double performance of the IT infrastructure, while cutting costs by half
Zen-Nisshoku Chain (zChain), which was formed in 1962, is Japan's largest voluntary retail chain. Never wavering from the teaching that "Whatever is to be accomplished, it is better to do in harmony," the members and the headquarters teams have together expanded to become a national chain serving the entire country of Japan—from Hokkaido to Okinawa. In particular, in order to compete with major distribution companies, ZChain has emphasized aggressive investment in IT equipment and infrastructure, or what they refer to as "arming with IT." With respect to the background of this action, Akira Onda, GM Information System Headquarters and Senior Executive Officer of Zen Nihon Shokuhin Company Ltd. told us, "Our greatest source of strength is the achievement of one-to-one marketing utilizing IT to its maximum. Purchasing histories of customers who visit the stores are captured in the headquarters database via POS in a format that does not lead to identification of personal information. Based on this information, sales promotions and sales campaigns are tailored to each individual based on their purchasing history."
At stores that belong to the Zen-Nisshoku Chain, customers are provided at no charge with a Zen-Nisshoku Member's Card to participate in the Zen-Nisshoku Frequent Shoppers Program (ZFSP), which runs in 550 stores nationwide and covers 1.5 million customers. By tying the card to purchasing history, the program rewards specific customers in the form of points for merchandise with high frequency of purchase.
Akira Onda, GM Information System Headquarters
Senior Executive Officer, Zen Nihon Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
The Challenge
However, the IT architecture, which had been implemented in 2007, began to experience capacity shortages, and, in some devices maintenance became unavailable. As a result, in 2013, the Phase 2 IT Infrastructure Project was initiated. The mandate handed down from upper management was to "double the performance while reducing the expenses by half," explained Mr. Onda, recalling the background to the system renewal.
The previous architecture, which the System Headquarters team refers to as the Phase 1 IT Infrastructure, was a system utilizing Oracle Database. With respect to the storage-related devices that stored the data, it was originally thought that 6TB would be adequate capacity; however, as a greater quantity of data was stored, this capacity reached its limit. Due to circumstances at the vendor, the supply of parts needed to expand the storage ceased, and expansion of the storage capacity became no longer possible. In addition, deficiencies in the performance of the storage-related database became a material issue, and delays began to emerge in overnight batch processing and in issuing and receiving orders. To resolve these issues, the Information System Headquarters began a selection process for the Phase 2 IT Infrastructure, which centered on leading-edge storage equipment.
Building shared "Ultra-High Speed" storage with SanDisk ION Accelerator and Fusion ioMemory application accelerators
"Products that had the possibility of building the 'Ultra-High Speed' storage system sought by the Company were limited to those of three companies, including SanDisk ION Accelerator. At that point, it was decided to perform a performance comparison of the three companies using actual data," said Mr. Onda, upon discussing the process of the examination.
Akira Onda, GM Information System Headquarters,
Senior Executive Officer, Zen Nihon Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
The Solution
At the Information System Headquarters, where product examinations and evaluation testing had been conducted since October 2012, the three products were comparatively evaluated over a period of approximately six months. The system—which included SanDisk ION Accelerator and Fusion ioMemory—was selected in August 2013. "The key criterion in the selection was the superiority in terms of performance observed through evaluation testing. In addition, connection with InfiniBand was possible, and thus focus was also placed on being able to achieve our 'Ultra-High Speed' at excellent cost performance."
"Further, the functions relating to required investment and ease-of-use of the screen design were also given favorable consideration. In addition, there was an expectation for continuity and flexibility with the SanDisk ION Accelerator that would allow for expansion of performance and capacity with general purpose server and flash storage," Mr. Onda commented regarding the reasons behind the selection.
Once performance, manageability, and expandability potential were comprehensively evaluated, the Phase 2 IT Infrastructure was built using SanDisk ION Accelerator storage infrastructure as the core. The software that had been operating on the old environment was migrated to the Phase 2 IT Infrastructure.
Increasing processing performance eight-fold while reducing costs by 32 percent
"This time, there was absolutely no revision or updating of the software component, and the infrastructure system and operational system were transferred to SanDisk ION Accelerator as is. Even so, the effect of conversion to 'Ultra-High Speed' by SanDisk ION Accelerator was sufficiently obtained," explained Mr. Onda, touching on the results of the introduction.
Daimu Takagi, Information System HQ,
Zen Nihon Shokuhin Co., Ltd.
The Result
Up to this point, the storage processing by the Oracle database had been the bottleneck for many processes. By converting the storage processing to "Ultra-High Speed," the Information System Headquarters team was able to obtain performance that exceeded their initial expectations. "In concrete verifications, the job execution times were improved eight-fold, and screen display of Web applications with Java was also accelerated to roughly four-fold. In terms of task times, processes that had taken 11 seconds for screen access display were shortened by between two percent and 0.2 percent. This translated to an average of 400,000 accesses per day and improving the efficiency of 22 hours of tasks. In addition, cost was not quite cut in half, but were reduced by roughly 32 percent, earning high praise from management," added Mr. Onda, regarding the concrete effects.
Daimu Takagi of the Information System HQ also made the following evaluation of the improved operation site with SanDisk ION Accelerator. "Up until now, processing of the POS data that had been tallied was time-consuming; thus, when inquiries were received from stores, we were not able to report on the previous day's data. However, with the conversion to the new system, tallying is completed overnight, and we are now able to quickly respond to inquiries the next morning."
Maximizing the utilization of the "Ultra-High Speed" infrastructure and targeting further growth
Zen-Nisshoku Chain has adopted "VISION 2025," a management vision looking ten years into the future. In realizing this vision, the expectations for, and the role of the information system will be important, and actions toward the maximum utilization of the current "Ultra-High Speed" infrastructure have already been started. "Under the theme of VISION 2025, the project of thinking about the Zen-Nisshoku Chain ten years hence has been established. In this, the role of the information system is large, and going forward, a variety of management measures will be implemented utilizing IT to its maximum. Commenting on the Company's plans and outlook for the future, Mr Onda said, "Under the current plan, we have scheduled a boot up of a new retail system including POS next year. In addition, further enhancements of One-to-One marketing represented by ZFSP and building of CRM, as well as realizing net strategies in line with the omni-channel era are also planned. All of these plans are being rolled out on the Phase 2 IT Infrastructure. Because of this, the current structure—which is scalable and able to respond in a mission-critical manner with SanDisk ION Accelerator—is what is supporting the company management."


text: Despite the significant implications of healthy eating on overall long-term health, many college students engage in poor dietary habits, such as high intake of fast foods and other foods high in fat, low intake of fruits, vegetables, and dairy, and erratic eating behaviors such as meal skipping.1 A balanced diet can help students increase energy levels, promote a functioning immune system, improve their ability to cope with stress, and increase concentration and performance in school. Healthy eating is influenced by a variety of factors. For students in particular, factors influencing dietary habits include time, availability of healthy options, friends' eating habits, and nutritional knowledge. University stakeholders can support healthy eating by making healthy options affordable, accessible, and desirable while providing information on making healthy food and beverage choices.


text:
Classic Glam: Rooms & Furnishings
Take a look through some of our recent House Tours, and it becomes clear that classic glam is a look that is here in a big way. Touches of gold, elegantly patterned wallpapers, tufted headboards and chairs — the details are classic, but the look is modern.
To keep things interesting: mix it up! Place a shimmering silver or gold accent lamp, candle or side table in a room with a soft neutral wall color. Try pairing a lamp with a luxurious curvy silhouette with a clean modern couch. The combination of a sleek, black, glossy coffee table with an elegant tufted chair with gilded woodwork keeps the room from seeming too fussy.
When adding glamour to your home, don't forget to think about texture. A faux fur or sheepskin throw can give a bedroom with a modest color palette that seductive touch. In one example, we see white pillows covered in sheer paillettes that are a subtle but dazzling detail.
Remember: just because the look is "classic glam" doesn't mean you have to follow any rules. Lamps don't need to be in a pair and sleek pieces can be coupled with something rustic, or even gothic. It adds character to a room to have variety. In fact, variety and personality are what makes each of the spaces here work. They all indulge in glamour, to varying degrees, but how each homeowner incorporates their personal style is what makes these rooms truly inspiring.
On a recent trip to the Ladurée Patisserie in Paris, I brought home one of their luxurious specialty scented candles.
While the candle itself smells wonderfully and the gold painted wreath against the flat matte black of the candle holder is lovely, it is also the memory of time spent in that delicious place that delivers a bit of glam for me now that I am back home.
What piece in your home feels glamorous to you?
1. Marina Replicates Her Boston Home
2. Caitlin's Small, Stylish San Francisco Home
3. Evelyn Lee's Sustainable Starter Apartment
4. Alexis's Modern Glass House
5. Daphne's Glamorous Nursery
6. Veronica & Keith's Handmade Chic
7. Caitlin's Small, Stylish San Francisco Home
8. A Look Inside the Home of Lighting Designer Marjorie Skouras
9. Margaret & Jill's Lovely Elegant Apartment
10. Jarrett's Modern Elegance in Bronxville
11. Hakarl & Jili Build a Family Home
12. Miss Julie's Master's Class
13. Ruthie's Really Fantastic Fixer Upper
14. A Look Inside the Home of Lighting Designer Marjorie Skouras
15. Maria's Beautiful "Controlled Chaos"
(Images: 1-16. As credited above, 16-17. Liana Walker)


text:
Stadtlicht - Citylight Paris
Like, comment or show your love and get 5% discount!
Your discount will be applied.
Low stock - order quickly!
You know that we adore the Gorgeous Helen lampshades because they turn every wineglass into an instant lampshade, and now the ladies at Dekoop have launched another bestseller:
The Citylight is a vellum lampshade that slides over a laser cut metal city scape, inside sits a votive candle and voila, you have a perfect reflecting city, creating a wonderful mood on any table inside or out.
The set comes complete with the base, 2 vellum shades and the city scape in a cute little box. And the best part of it, you can choose from a series of cities: Hamburg, Berlin and Munich - the designers are German after all – but there's also a small international selection which currently consists of London, Paris, New York and Zurich – hopefully more will be added soon...
Comments (0)
No review available for this item.
Was unsere Kunden über dieses Produkt sagen:
Register & activate your discount!
Everyday fresh design from Charles & Marie
- Yes please - Keep me in the loop about the latest trend in design and Charles & Marie's special offers.
- Send me the daily 'Soupe du Jour' newsletter so that I'm always ahead of the latest trend and don't miss your daily special offer.
14.00 €*


text:
A few questions remain to be answered in light of Tuesday's meeting between the Neosho / Newton County Library Board and the Save the Seneca Branch Committee.
A few questions remain to be answered in light of Tuesday's meeting between the Neosho / Newton County Library Board and the Save the Seneca Branch Committee. These include:
• The library is a publicly-funded venture paid for through county taxes on real and personal property. Why is there not an itemized budget plan readily available to the committee as requested?
• Why do all four budget plans presented to the library board, including those without the $76,000 Seneca branch operating expenditure, have the same bottom line?
• E books and other new technology are all well and good, but how can you justify a $6,000 annual expenditure on this? Couldn't those funds be put to better use, such as maintenance of the building and preservation of current materials?
• In tough economic times, the library continues to pay $150 a month for lawn maintenance. Many small business owners in and around Neosho maintain their own property, fix their own toilets, and sweep and mop their own floors. It is a small expenditure, but every little bit helps.
• If the Seneca branch is to be closed, why did the library board approve installing window tinting in that location's windows?
• Like the Seneca committee, we wonder why Library Director Ginny Ray has not been to a Save the Seneca Branch Committee meeting since the group's inception.
• And we wonder why the Save the Seneca Branch representative, Josh Dodson, was not treated with courtesy and respect by all board members during Tuesday's meeting. To try to limit his time to present his report, as one board member suggested, is not fair. His report was an agenda item and not subject to the five-minute time limit the board gives visitors' business. And to allow library staff members to make snide remarks under their breath during his presentation is childish and inexcusable.
To us, it seems the library board is not trying very hard to keep the Seneca branch open. And to decide to close the branch last September, on the heels of an overwhelming vote against a 14.5-cent levy increase for library improvements, smacks of revenge. Seneca voters turned down the proposal by a nearly 6 to 1 margin.
We sincerely hope that is not the board's intent. We sincerely hope the board will strive to make necessary budget cuts and to present more openness in the future.


text:
Bloody Reunion (US - DVD R1)
Gabe continues a string of reviews of movies with 'blood' or 'bloody' in the title..
A group of young adults is summoned to the house of their former elementary school teacher to reunite for the first time in a decade. The ex-teacher is very ill, and probably won't be living much longer, so now seems the ideal time to praise her past deeds. But things become complicated as tales behind her teaching methods come to light, and past grudges are brought forward. Soon party members are disappearing, captured by a mysterious masked man, who may or may not be the teacher's deformed son.
What really scares you? Violence? The unknown? Losing a loved one? Child abuse? Torture? School? Maybe you're the type of person that's scared to death that one day you'll wake up and realise you've done nothing spectacular with your adult life. The intelligent minds behind this deceptively simple slasher flick have you in mind if you answered yes to any of these questions.
Personally, as a horror movie kind of guy, I don't find myself too susceptible to physical, on-screen violence. I'm more effected by violence of the emotional kind. As a slasher flick, Bloody Reunion follows the stalk and kill formula laid out so well in the '80s. There's a nutty, quiet dude in a mask who sneaks around, whittling the film's cast down person by person. In light of popular modern slashers like Saw and Hostel, this killer tortures his victims to death rather than releasing them from their mortal coils with quick stabs to the gut. This kind of thing doesn't usually effect me very much beyond escapist entertainment.
Simply murdering empty cyphers probably won't do it for those of us who've sat through hundreds such movies before. There's a bit of the Giallo school culprit guessing thrown in too, but without 3D characters and an original premise how can a film be honestly scary? What is honestly scary is the kind of emotional violence that can cause an otherwise normal person to crack and torture a group of people to death.
The slasher aspects of the film actually end up acting as a release from the relentlessly depressing plot. Without the mainstream horror elements this is just the story of people that hate each other reliving past emotional and physical abuses. There's a brutality to the passive aggressive and slow building of resentment. It feels a little too real until the bunny-faced killer appears again from the shadows to slice and dice a bit more.
The graphic violence is not easy to ignore though, even I found it surprisingly intense at times. As a straight slasher this is the best I've seen in some time. The first part of the last act is a bit of a rollercoaster ride, discerning itself from every other slasher movie with some icky kills and an absurd sequence of events that left me laughing at the pitch black humour of the situation. There's another of these pointless twists that horror movies in general seem to think are required post- Sixth Sense, but it leads to a ending with genuine emotional impact. At its base, this is still just another slasher movie, but it makes no false claims and has a brain in its head.
Bloody Reunion is filmed almost entirely hand held. I imagine that in the theatre it might make me lose my lunch, but on my 42-inch screen it's pretty effective in creating a claustrophobic atmosphere in the film's early, non-slasher sequences. The film isn't pretty, obviously, but the disc still leaves something to be desired.
It's anamorphically enhanced, and bright enough for even the darkest of torture scenes to be discernable. Flesh tones vary quite a bit throughout, and reveal some compression artefacts. The real issue here is the lack of clarity. From opening to end titles it's obvious that a lot could've been done to de-blur the proceedings. The overall lack of blocking and compression artefacts is probably due to the fact that the transfer is so soft. Disappointing.
Again, as we've come to expect from Tartan, There are Dolby Digital and DTS tracks, and both are pretty much the same, with the DTS track having the edge on overall volume. Neither track will knock your socks off, but there's some pretty clever and intense sound editing here, and even during quiet moments all six channels are lively. When characters shout there is a slight distortion to their voices, and sometimes matters become a little muddy. The score is very classy, and comes through richly on both tracks.
We've got another bag of the Tartan usual, a brief EPK, a director interview, deleted scenes, and trailers. The making-of is, again, an elongated ad, but this one is a bit longer than usual. If you like watching a film crew work, then you'll enjoy yourself, and the adorable actors talking about their characters is pretty endearing.
The special effects crew gives us a glimpse at their process in another featurette, and yet another featurette covers the film's promotional photography session. Both these are welcome additions.
The deleted scenes are brief, and include a director commentary. Surprisingly enough, I think the film might be a little better with them left in. One scene had to be trimmed for a severed ear, which is funny to me. Apparently dumping razorblade shards down a man's throat and making him swallow using boiling water is acceptable, but cutting his ear off is too far. Another of the scenes adds a level of creepiness to two characters, and makes their later actions a bit less random.
We wrap things up with Bloody Reunion original trailer, as well as a selection of other Tartan Asia Extreme coming attractions.
If you like slasher flicks, and like me the recent crop isn't doing the trick for you, give Bloody Reunion a shot. It doesn't do quite enough to transcend the genre, but offers some icky psychological thrills along with its icky visceral thrills. The constantly swirling camera might nauseate viewers more than the gory torture scenes, but really gets under the skin, and the ends seem to justify the means. The video quality is weak and blurry, but not hard to watch, and the audio and extras are pretty much average for Tartan.
Review by Gabriel Powers
Worst Nightmare Senior Member Join Date: July 2002 Location: Australia Posts: 6,716
Wow - 4 reviews in a row! Who's been a busy boy then Gabe!
Shame about the video - Tartan one day had better get their act together!
Shame about the video - Tartan one day had better get their act together!
This product has not been rated
Disc Details
Release Date: 13th March 2007
Discs: 1
Disc Type: Single side, dual layer
RCE: No
Video: NTSC
Aspect: 1.85:1
Anamorphic: Yes
Colour: Yes
Audio: DTS 5.1 Korean, Dolby Digital 5.1 Korean
Subtitles: English, Spanish
Extras: Making of, Deleted Scenes, Photo Shoot, Make-up Effects, Trailers
Easter Egg: No
Feature Details
Director: Lim Dae-wung
Cast: Jang Seong-won, Kim Eung-su, Lee Dong-kyu
Genre: Horror
Length: 93 minutes
6Review Guide
Follow our updates
Hot News
Star Wars US - DVD R1 Snowflake US - DVD R1 | BD RA Bad Boys II UK - DVD R2 Shivers UK - DVD R2 | BD RB Night School US - DVD R1 | BD RA
Past Reviews
Wrong Turn 3: Left for Dead US - BD RA Conan the Barbarian UK - BD RB Limitless US - BD RA Ripley's Game AU - DVD R4 Don't Look Now UK - BD RB
Horrific Reviews
January Horror Round-Up US - BD RA Annihilation US - BD RA Thing, The UK - DVD R2 Gremlins UK - DVD R2 Two Evil Eyes US - BD
Most Talked About
A Simple Favor US - DVD R1 | BD RA All the Colors of the Dark US - DVD R1 | BD RA Reign of the Supermen US - DVD R1 | BD RA Kino Lorber Studio Classics January US - DVD R1 | BD RA Columbo Season 1 UK - BD RB


text:
The necessity of oral care
Regular oral hygiene is a necessity for dogs, but is often neglected or entirely overlooked by many owners. Even conscientious owners who arrange for annual, semi-annual, or more frequent cleanings by their veterinarian discover that this regimen will not prevent every problem. The reason is simple. Each time your dog eats, plaque forms around its teeth. In one to three days, the plaque hardens into tartar that irritates gums, and opens the door to painful and damaging diseases. Regular cleaning is needed to prevent tarter build-up and dental problems.
Poor or neglected dental care opens the door to a number of offensive, painful, and escalating problems for your dog, including bad breath, and tooth and gum diseases. More serious problems can result in tooth loss, and even diseases affecting the entire body. In fact, teeth and gum problems are among the most commonly diagnosed in dogs over three years of age. By putting off home care now, you may learn a difficult lesson later… preventive care is far less expensive than remedial care.
Fortunately, in recent years, the news about the importance of regular dental care has been getting around. We are thrilled to see more and more owners are taking care of their dog's teeth and gums, and hope it will soon become a universal practice. Don't wait until your pet has an oral problem, start your pet on a regular, routine dental program today.
Home dental care is easy
Home dental care is neither expensive nor difficult. All you need are the right tools and the desire to succeed. Below we have provided a short list of quality items we know to be effective, and recommended steps to help you and your dog become accustomed to routine care.
Dental care is an activity best learned in small steps, repeated regularly - daily if possible - until your dog is ready to move from one step to the next. During the training period, and later during regular cleaning sessions, use a relaxing, upbeat tone of voice. At the conclusion of each session, provide a treat. Your attitude, and rewards, will make dental care an activity your dog anticipates and enjoys.
Effective dental care tools
To avoid delays in training, assemble all of the items you will need in advance. We offer a range of products for all sizes and types of dog. Many customers find that our Dental Care System contains everything they need to get started.
Home care cleaning… a step at a time
Some dogs will become accustomed to cleaning procedures almost immediately; others will require several days, or even weeks. Your pet will determine how fast you can move through the following recommended steps:
Days 1-4: First, your dog needs to become comfortable with you working in its mouth. Hold your dog's muzzle with one hand and gently stroke the muzzle with the other. Then, slowly lift the upper lip, exposing the teeth. Do this for short intervals for a number of days.
Days 5-8: Next, accustom your dog to new tastes. Dip your finger in a beef broth, and allow your dog to lick some from your finger, and then work it lightly over his teeth and gums. Repeat this procedure for 15 to 30 seconds for 3-5 days, and then substitute dental solution or toothpaste specially formulated for dogs.
Days 8-14: Now, it's time to condition your dog to actual cleaning. Wrap your finger in gauze, soak it in dental solution or paste, and gently rub your dog's teeth in a circular motion. For this step, you can also use
convenient dental pads or a dental
Day 14+: In about two weeks, your dog will be ready for brushing. Allow your dog to sample the toothpaste from your finger and brush. Apply more to his gum line and work it around. Now, apply toothpaste to the brush. Hold your dog's head gently; angle the brush at 45 degrees to the gum line and brush in a circular motion. Start on one side from the front canine tooth, working to the back of the mouth. Concentrate on the outside of the teeth, top row, and then bottom row. Repeat on the other side.
Because your dog may grow impatient, it may be necessary to start with a few front teeth, and add teeth over time. Soon you will be brushing his entire mouth. If you miss a day or two, don't worry, just begin again. Your commitment to regularly cleaning is vital.
Remember, at the conclusion of each step above, reward your dog's cooperation with a treat.
Brushing is not a big chore. Once your routine is established, it should take only a couple of minutes each day. Many owners find the most convenient time is immediately after their own morning brushing.
Tips for keeping teeth healthy
Some dogs prove sensitive to any brush, but this is no reason to avoid dental care. A fussy dog may find a finger-fitted brush more agreeable. If not, soft prepared pads and sponges will do a good job. It is also wise to keep a supply of
dental pads handy for quick clean ups, or for on-the-fly cleaning.
The type of food you provide will make a difference. Regular feeding of dry, kibble-type food will help prevent the formation of plaque. Hard
rawhide, or
hard chew toys are good plaque attackers. We also offer a complete line of dental treats that help remove plaque, message gums, and freshen breath.
Have your veterinarian give a thorough oral exam with your pet's regular checkups. And consult with your veterinarian any time you see signs that you suspect are a dental problem, like red, swollen gums, pain or bleeding when you touch the gums or mouth, or even a change in breath odor. With regular check-ups and routine home care, you will keep your dog's teeth healthy. It is never too late to start.


text:
Is NFL Films Responsible For Player Injuries? [POLL]
The family of late NFL linebacker Junior Seau has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against a number of entities they claim had a hand in Seau's head injuries while playing professional football.
One of the parties sued is NFL Films, which the Seau family claims glorifies violence in the NFL which, in their opinion, contributes to a rise in player injuries and potential for head injuries.
What do you think?


text:
Your browser is no longer supported. For the best experience of this website, please upgrade to a newer version or another browser.
Your browser appears to have cookies disabled. For the best experience of this website, please enable cookies in your browser
We'll assume we have your consent to use cookies, for example so you won't need to log in each time you visit our site.Learn more
1 November 2018 10:53 am
23 October 2018 9:24 am
12 October 2018 9:39 am
5 October 2018 8:16 am
The UK Jewellery Awards, in association with Clogau, took place at the Artillery Garden in London on July 4. Relive all the action from the event of the year in the official video from the evening.
16 November 2018 10:12 am
16 November 2018 10:11 am
Marion Wilson, academy director, of the Birmingham Assay Office, discusses the importance of investing in staff training and development.
15 November 2018 10:06 am
14 November 2018 10:19 am
12 November 2018 10:16 am
9 November 2018 10:44 am
Premium Swiss watch brand Tudor has revisited its established Glamour Double Date model, updating it with a new manufacture calibre movement visible through the case back, a redesigned middle case and refined design details on the dial.
13 November 2018 10:34 am
13 November 2018 10:29 am
12 November 2018 10:15 am
Fine jewellery brand Elham & Issa has opened its very first showroom in Central London.
16 November 2018 10:10 am
13 November 2018 5:14 pm
The 38th World Diamond Congress, the biennial meeting of the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers Association (IDMA), began on Tuesday (October 23) in Mumbai.
Assay Office Birmingham (AOB) chief executive and assay master Stella Layton presented the AOB's annual hallmarking review at its new building on Moreton Street, Birmingham B1 3AX on Friday January 22.
15 September 2016
By Siobhan Holt
Ethical jewellers Marc Choyt and Greg Valerio are joining forces to drive fair trade jewellery in America from October 1, 2016.
Already paid? Activate your digital account now
EMAP Publishing Limited Company number 7880758 (England & Wales) Registered address: 7th Floor, Vantage London, Great West Road, Brentford, United Kingdom, TW8 9AG
Site powered by Webvision


text:
When Kortney Backus saddles up her horse to compete in Cedar City on Sept. 13 and 14, it will mark the first step of a lengthy and expensive commitment.
Backus, who is this year's freshman class president, has already decided to drop cheerleading and volleyball this fall, as well as softball in the spring, in order to pursue rodeo. Although she has ridden horses since the tender age of 2, she didn't compete in her first major rodeo until earlier this year.
"Once you get involved, you just can't quit," she said. "Rodeo is my passion and I never give up on my dreams."
Her dream has the backing of her parents, Brian and Kelsie Backus, who said they are nevertheless worried about the financial aspects.
Rodeo is a notoriously expensive sport, with costs typically running several thousands of dollars per year. In addition to the costs associated with the horses themselves – including feed, grooming, boarding fees, and veterinary bills – there are also entry fees, fuel and other transportation costs, not to mention the expensive custom-made outfits worn by the riders themselves.
"She has already been raising some money, but will have to do a lot more fundraising in order for her to be able to compete," said Kortney's mother, Kelsie Backus. "It's a serious commitment. It teaches independence and responsibility."
For her part, Kortney has already been busy washing cars, lining up sponsorships and donations, and doing other fundraising activities over the past couple months.
The sport has its own governing body, the Utah High School Rodeo Association, which has its own regulations and bylaws. Backus says she has been memorizing the rule book to get ready for the tests that are given as part of the "queening" competition at each rodeo.
The Utah high school rodeo season runs from August to November, then resumes in the spring, from April until the state finals in June. Events are held almost every weekend throughout the season in locations around the state, including St. George, Panguitch, Tooele, Vernal, Cedar City, Ogden and Salina. The 2014 state finals will be in Heber City in June, followed by the national finals in Wyoming in July.
Although many rural Utah high schools have their own rodeo teams comprised of several athletes, Backus will have to go solo. She still has to keep up good grades and attendance, just as she would in any other high school sport. Also, since she won't be receiving financial support from the school, she and her family must come up with all the money themselves.
The most recent Grand County High School student to compete on the Utah high school circuit was Jacob Cresswell, a 2009 graduate who competed in bull riding during his senior year. Several years prior to that, the Krist family (siblings Susan, J.R., and Nicole) competed in various events over a period of a few years. But Backus appears to be the first female competitor to represent GCHS in the past decade or so.
Backus plans to participate in a variety of rodeo events, including barrel racing, breakaway roping, poles and goat tying. There is also an event called "queening," which combines pageant-style appearance and poise with precision horsemanship. Backus says she plans to take three horses with her to the competitions: Toby for barrel racing and breakaway roping, Fancy for poles and goat tying, and Glitter for the queening event.
Of the various rodeo events available to female competitors, Backus says barrel racing is her favorite.
"It's all about the speed and the adrenaline," she said. "It's hard when you are so dependent on your horse. You have to push both of you to succeed as a team, or not at all."
The Backus family owns and takes care of a dozen horses at their Spanish Valley home. Although they have long enjoyed trail riding and showing their horses, Kortney's participation in competitive rodeo marks a major step up in terms of commitment and money.
"It's not just a hobby," says Backus, who rides and practices between three and four hours each day. She says the sport requires her to be in excellent physical condition, with quick reflexes and a sharp sense of control, balance, and timing.
Backus has already set her sights high, with a goal to compete in high school rodeo for the next four years, after which she hopes to compete at both the college and professional level. She says she dreams of becoming a Miss Utah Rodeo queen, and possibly even Miss Rodeo America.
"I plan to promote the sport of rodeo as best as I can, for as long as I can," she said.
Anyone interested in sponsoring or supporting Backus in her fundraising efforts may contact Kelsie Backus at 435-259-2558. Donations may also be made online at the website www.gofundme.com/high-school-rodeo.


text:
VIZIO M701d-A3 70-Inch 1080p 3D Smart LED HDTV
"The all-new M-Series 70″ (69.51″ diag.) Razor LED Smart TV with Theater 3D has arrived with an ultra-modern design, brilliant picture quality, and a new, faster VIZIO Internet Apps Plus experience. Give any room an easy "designer home" makeover with the signature design of the M-Series, featuring an ultra-thin bezel that virtually vanishes next to the nearly edge-to-edge display. Enjoy stunning picture quality with the latest technology: Razor LED with Smart Dimming for vivid colors and deep contrast, Full HD 1080p and 240Hz effective refresh rate with Smooth Motion enhanced with backlight scanning for the sharpest possible picture. Now with the new, faster VIZIO Internet Apps Plus Smart TV experience, get connected with built-in Wi-Fi to the latest hit movies, TV shows, music and more from favorites like Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, M-Go, Hulu Plus, and Pandora. Plus, watch 3D movies with Theater 3D for a crystal-clear, flicker free, and visibly brighter picture than conventional 3D. VIZIO M-Series: It's the must-have entertainment upgrade you've been waiting for." Read more..
Technical Details:
- Brand Name: VIZIO
- Model Number: M701d-A3
- Display Technology: LED
- Display Size: 69.51 inches
- Image Aspect Ratio: 16:09