text:
Can't really rank them right away as I haven't watch all the releases so far but here is so far what I watch:
1. Busou Shinki [ CGI is well done in this one]
2. Zetsuen no Tempest [Classical music!!!!]
3. Sukitte Ii na yo [ loved the manga]
4. BTOOOM! [Battle Royale Bomb Style >:3]
5. Little Busters [Friendship!]
6.Kamisama Hajimemashita [ nice romance :3]
7.JoJos's Big Adventure [Now that was one hell of a ride]
8.Hiiro No Kakera S2 [the 1st season kept me quite interested, but the 1st episode of this season was a big recap D;]
9.Shin Sekai Yori [Copycat T^T]
10.Oniichan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankei Nai yo ne [Great, but why did the student council move in o3o]
11. K [ Breathe taking visuals <3]
Of the ones I've seen so far. . . .
I liked
-Shin Sekai Yori
-Little Busters
Didn't Like
Rankings-First Impressions
1. Tonari no kaibutsu-kun (My Little Monster)-(Random, Funny, Typical Love Story)
2. Zetsuen No Tempest (Blast of Tempest)-(Interesting, I will need to watch more to determine what really going on)
3. Magi-(Adorable Little Aladdin Boy who wouldn't like it)
4. K-(Its Interesting, Don't quite understand whats happening. The 1st epi. really just didn't present the storyline well)
5. Shin Sekai Yori (From the new world)-(This one is kinda creepy, something i will continue to watch)
6. Hiiro no kakera-(Liked the 1st season, Like it now. Plus you always know that the guardians are about to lose every fight this season)
7. Say i love you-(This one is enjoyable, I like the couple its pretty much what My Little Monster is just a lot more serious.)
8. Code Breaker-(The main guy is a jerk!! Gotta watch more to get a better ideal of his character. Main Girl? She Alright.)
9. Little Busters-(This one is fun. Nothing too serious going on here just friends hanging out, and there not all girls. Amazing! I Know)
10. Ixion Saga DT-(This one is definitely not SAO. For the 1st epi. didn't anything happen too much or it didn't feel like it)
11. Chuunibyou demo koi ga shitai-(The eighth-grade syndrome. I think this one is going to get really fun, not extremely funny though)
12. Kamisama Hajimemashita-(One name-INUYASHA. This could be kinda considered as a Inuyasha clone. Its one to watch!!)
13. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai yo ne-(Brother-Sister Love Story?? Look good. A Tenchi Muyo storyline style)
14. Hayate no gotoku! Can't take my eyes off you-(Its fun, funny. If you liked the 1st season then you know that you'll end up watching it)
15. BTOOM-(This one was a disappointment to me. Bombs, cool. Stranded on an island, Ok. Your mother looking like a zombie, not cool)
16. Busou Shinki-(I liked the ova better. Its ok, this one also disappointed me somewhat)
17. To Love- Ru Darkness-(I will only watch this if i get really desperate for something to watch. Or just watch the bount arc of bleach )
18. Monsuro-(A Beyblade/Bakugan Clone. Again Really Desperate!!! Or just watch the Bleach Zanpakuto Invasion arc )
19. Hidamari Sketch X Honeycomb-(Slice-of-life anime..... So....Again Really Really Desperate!!!!! Or the Bleach Captain Amagai arc)
...and for the absolute worst
20. Litchi DE Hikari Club-( Save yourself the trouble and don't even think to watch these anime shorts unless you want to of course)
Oh yea. If i had to put JoJo's Bizarre Adventure (2012) somewhere it would be No. 19!
This is what's happening this fall of 2012. Of course this is just first impression and ranks for the series mentioned. For the ones that have yet premiered they would all probably all fall under NO.12. Kamisama Hajimemashita. Don't see anything too insteresting, but you never know.
P.S: There is a theme going on in Romantic anime this fall. All of them contain at least one rabbit dying! What going on! )
Uh...Jojo was my favorite, then Shin Sekai Yori and Btooom!. Then Chuunibyou/Little Busters!
Chuunibyou demo koi ga shitai is my favorite so far episode 2 was the best laugh I've had this year.
I'll probably only end up watching Hayate because I enjoyed the previous seasons but the new drawing style sickens me.
Ixion Saga was fun, definitely not SAO but not boring either.
K was flashy but had nothing in it.
Shin Sekai Yori and BTOOM i may end up not watching any more of them at all.
I think Magi would of been perfect without the arabian nights back story The name Aladdin just reminds me of disney but I will still watch this one.
1 Magi
2 Girls und panzer
3 The pet girl of Sakurasou
4 Btoom!
5 My little monster
6 Shin Sekai yori (From the new world)
7 Blast of tempest (Didn't like)
8 Ixion Saga DT (Hate)
Didn't rank returning/continuing series (Counted Hayate and Gintama as returning) since we're talking about PILOT episodes, otherwise this list could have been very different. Also didn't count stuff I haven't seen or things that haven't premiered since that would make me like the voters in those polls from the news feed (I would have counted Medaka Box Abnormal as a returning anime anyways).
Its time for Site-wide HTTPS and dropping flash in the Manga Section.
I've only watched the first episode of code: breaker so far, been so busy, but I loved it.
It's showing the characters well, especially Rei. I can tell they are going to show the character development really well. I've been following this manga for ages, so I'm really excited for the rest of this anime.
Wow, seinens are really hated, aren't they? Poor Madhouse.
I don't even wanna watch majority of them.
except Zetsuen no Tempest, I have to watch that one and check it out.
I watched Code Breaker pilot episode and I loved it so much that I started reading the manga and am now on chapter 34
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun watched the first episode kinda liked it, been reading the manga and dropped cause I lost interest.
Sing sweet.....
Your threads always looks so pretty. "LAWL"
As for my ranking, I tend to wait a season or two after to salvage what's good to watch. My days of shotgun season watching are behind me. That leisure series binging is a bit more my style. "LAWL"
En Español, las chicas llamanme "El Tigre Negro Chino Cabrónisimo". "LÀWL"
1. Shin Sekai Yori (one of the best first episodes I've seen, second episode was a bit of a let down.)
2. Zetsuen no Tempest (This was the series I was looking forward to the most going into this season)
3. K (have no clue whether this will be good, bad, or just weird, but I am intrigued by it nonetheless.)
4. Medaka Box
5. My Little Monster (was debating whether to give this a serious go, it turned out to be pretty funny actually)
6. Pet Girl of Sakurasou
7. Ixion Saga DT (didn't think this one would be good at all, but it was pretty funny)
8. BTOOM! (second episode was better)
9. Magi (will probably drop it, but I will give it a few episodes per my policy)
Still need to watch the Funi and Anime Network shows, and I suspect a few of these will make a pretty good showing. I have my hopes up for Code:Breaker, Chuunibyou, and Little Busters. Robotics;Notes doesn't look very good, but I'll give it a try based only on the fact that Steins;Gate was awesome.
TheAncientOne wrote:
If you are basing that on Steins;Gate, consider if you could have accurately judged the quality of it from Chaos;Head.
Its MAL score is so low.
I can't.
Will you still love me when I'm no longer young and beautiful?
1. To Love-Ru Darkness (still funny enough to make me not care about being censored)
3. Btooom!
4. Sakurasou No Pet Na Kanojo (hesitant at first but better than I thought it would be)
5. Medaka Box (it's back and I'm glad)
6. Suki-tte Ii Na Yo (best shoujo anime I've seen)
7. Busou Shinki (has my vote for most underrated of the season)
8. Chuunibyou Demo Koi Ga Shitai! (Cute, wish Dark Flame Master was a bit more involved though )
9. Magi
10. Kamisama Hajimemashita
11. Ixion Saga DT
12. Code: Breaker (second episode is better)
13. Psycho Pass
14. Onii-chan Dakedo Ai Sae Areba Kankeinai Yo Ne!
15. My Little Monster (know where it's going. No, thank you.)
16. Blast of Tempest (not very interesting)
17. Girls und Panzer (boring)
18. Teeyku (the show's too rushed to be funny)
I don't plan to watch Jojo or Little Busters- they don't interests me. I might watch From the New World later on, depending on how I feel and the reviews I read.
I'm the best in the world at being me;why would I give up such a great position?
Based only on the first episode, in order of best to worst:
Tonari no Kaibutsu-kun
Shinsekai yori
Chuunibyou demo Koi ga Shitai!
Jormungand: Perfect Order
Zetsuen no Tempest
Sukitte Ii na yo.
Ixion Saga DT
Little Busters!
Girls und Panzer
Medaka Box Abnormal
Litchi DE Hikari Club
Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo
Wooser no Sono Higurashi
If it isn't on the list, I haven't watched it, nor do I plan on watching it.
zetsuen no tempest
jorgumand 2
medaka box 2
code breaker
robotic note
little busters
(flying miniature battle girl anime that i dropped after the first episode)
ixiion saga dt
there other that i don't remember watching, this list doesn't feel right, might need a little reorganizing.
on my way to my DREAMS- your smile - through food
chrome_mist wrote:
TheAncientOne wrote:
If you are basing that on Steins;Gate, consider if you could have accurately judged the quality of it from Chaos;Head.
Its MAL score is so low.
I can't.
if it helps chaos head was better at the beginning, so you can decide to see the rest after. and its only 12 episodes long. i don't remember much, but i believe it started to crap at the last 3 or 4 episodes.
on my way to my DREAMS- your smile - through food


text:
Officer in critical condition in coma, trainee shoots and kills suspect in California gunfight
SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. – A veteran, second-generation police officer was in critical condition in a medically induced coma after being wounded in a shootout where the rookie officer he was training shot and killed a gunman, authorities said.
The wounded officer, 31-year-old Gabriel Garcia, whose father is a captain in his department, underwent surgery for at least two bullet wounds from the protracted gun battle, San Bernardino police chief Jarrod Burguan said Friday.
Garcia and his partner — a trainee on the job for just two months — stopped to talk to a group of people standing outside a home on a cul de sac when one of them pulled a gun and immediately opened fire, Burguan said.
He was shot, but his partner managed to shoot the gunman in the long gun fight that followed, the chief said.
The officer in training was not hit during the gunfire. Given his level of experience, his response was exceptional, Burguan said.
"He did a pretty remarkable job," the chief said.
The shooter, identified by police as Alex Alvarado, 38, died at a hospital.
Garcia was initially said to be in grave condition, but after he made it through surgery police expressed new hope for his survival, and officers, family and friends gathered at the hospital for a vigil Friday night.
"The next three to five days are absolutely critical in terms of Gabe's long-term prognosis," Burguan said.
Garcia is a highly commended, six-year veteran of the department who has spent much of his career on patrol duty and some time on a graffiti task force, Burguan said.
"He is exemplary in every sense of the word," the chief said.
Five people were detained and questioned by detectives. It was unclear why the officers made contact with the group.
Jonathan Contreras, 20, of San Bernardino was arrested on suspicion of possession of an assault rifle and possession of a sawed-off rifle, officials said. While Alvarado fired the weapons, they were in the possession of Contreras, the chief said.
Another man, 24-year-old Orlando Cruz, was arrested in connection with outstanding traffic warrants. Two women, 18 and 19, and a 30-year-old man were also questioned.
"We don't know what their level of involvement is," Burguan said.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Buy Item $5.89 Retail:
$8.99 Save 34% ($3.10)
In StockStock No: WW27715EB
Bethany House / 2009 / ePub
Add To Cart
Add To Wishlist
Have questions about eBooks? Check out our eBook FAQs.
John is apprehensive about how he will be received, but he is returning a different man. While incarcerated, he committed his life to Christ and wants to hold fast to his newfound faith. Andrea is wary of his conversion, son Billy is delighted, and daughter Rebekah is skeptical. Six-year-old Phoebe doesn't remember her father and is withdrawn. Can John and Andrea mend the rifts that have torn their family apart?
|Format: DRM Protected ePub
Vendor: Bethany House
Publication Date: 2009


text:
RUKKUS HOUSE Sound & Music Production Studios
Rukkus House Is…
A collaboration of sound and music professionals specializing in creating exceptional, original music and sound of uncompromising quality for film, broadcast, games, radio & music productions.
We listen to you, align ourselves with your vision and keep that vision on track from start to finish.
We build successful sound and music production projects—together!
Here is what our business has to say:
• We never lose sight of why we do what we do.
• We are passionate in our work.
• We love music and sound in all its forms.
• We bring that passion and drive to every project.
And we want to help you realize your vision in a way that weaves a brilliant final product with cost-saving measures because time is money and neither should be wasted!
So let us help you:
Drive your brand!
Drive customer loyalty!
And most importantly,
Drive Sales!
From LA to Tokyo, we have and continue to work with the best! Whether it's feature films with Movie Plus Canada in the West, or major video game titles with Tecmo Koei in Japan.
We will do our best for you…
Contact us today!


text:
Ping Pong Door by Tobias Franzel
The Ping Pong Door was a big hit on Ohdeedoh, but we wanted to make certain that all the New Yorkers saw this one too! I've longed for the room for a proper table tennis venue in my apartment — and while this particular design by Tobias Franzel still wont' fit into my own space, it is a step in the right direction...
The door has a swing-out panel that turns the doorway into a mini ping pong table — a multi-purpose object perfect for small spaces (or ping pong tables in general, who wants to store them?).
Now, someone needs to design an apartment sized badminton court...
Via: Toxel.
(Images: Marcel Kohler)
• Hot or Not? The Ping-Pong Dining Table
• The Paul Smith Ping Pong Table
• No Space For A Rec Room? Try This!


text:
Blackstar Summer Cashback Offer
Blackstar Summer Cashback Offer
Buy any HT-1 or HT-5 series amp from Blackstar this summer and get cashback. Considering how much value for money these amps already offer that's a pretty tasty deal.
Don't just take our word for it though, Blackstar amps have been garnering rave reviews.
|£10 Cashback Available On HT1 Amps
|£20 Cashback Available On HT5 Amps
Purchase one of the fine amps below and simply fill in this form and send your receipt to Blackstar.
You will then be sent a cheque from Blackstar. Offer runs until 30th August 2013.
Related Products
Blackstar HT-1RH Amp Head
Blackstar HT-1RH The HT-1RH is the perfect amp, packing all the great tone and innovative features of the award-winning HT-5 valve amp into a 1 Watt format. The patent-applied-for ISF (Infinite Shape Feature) circuit gives you infinite adjustment over the characteristics of the tone control network and takes you from the USA to the UK and anywhere in between. Add…
Web Price:189.00
Availability:in stock
Blackstar HT-5R Valve Combo Amp
Blackstar HT-5R Valve Combo Amp Features dedicated tone control on the clean channel, a custom designed 12" speaker and the same stereo reverb as used in the acclaimed HT Venue Series. Innovative 5 Watt valve combo 1xECC83 and 1x12BH7 valves Unique push pull power amp design Award winning HT Pedal preamp Two footswitchable channels 12" Blackbird 50 custom designed…
Web Price:399.00
Availability:Call 0844 815 0888


text:
- MFLS Forums
Forums : MFLS Central Forum Thread : Gold Cup
from Seattle SC
on Mon 7/27 19:02 ET
Reply to This Message
I'm mostly disappointed that in comparable Gold Cups (not the ones squeezed in between WCQ) that in 2011 it was considered a fireable offense to lose in the final and four years later we don't even finish 3rd and it's viewed completely differently with many thinking it's OK and things are just fine.
That's regression. Of our team, of our mindset, and of our expectations.
from Stormin Union
on Mon 7/27 19:11 ET
Reply to This Message
Agreed from C�nicas AC
on Sun 8/2 12:52 ET
Reply to This Message
Jeez, Matt, I just said he was using the tournament to test things,
not that he was the first one or a genius for doing so. In my humble
opinion he did it in the right way.
from Seattle SC
on Sun 8/2 13:27 ET
Reply to This Message
ha, not supposed to read as if I was flying off the handles. Was trying to drive home the point that there's two different versions of the Gold Cup, one that matters less and can be the one where you 'test' things and one that matters and anything less than winning it is a giant disappointment (which would be this years) ...
Pages : First, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Last


text:
Our Promise to Girls: If a girl can change her own life, she can change the lives of girls everywhere.
Girl Be Heard creates a world for young women to find strength, realize their potential, and rise above their circumstances and society's expectations of them.
Girl Be Heard uses theater as our vehicle to empower young women to become brave, confident, socially conscious leaders and explore their own challenging circumstances.
6 out of 10 girls growing up in the U.S. will experience physical or sexual violence in her lifetime. 34% of girls become pregnant before age 20. For too many girls in this country, the threat of being trafficked is all too real. It's important for girls to tell their stories and encourage others to do the same. Girl Be Heard uses theater to lead young girls to find their strength and realize their potential by helping them express their anger, fears, hopes, and dreams so that they can channel those emotions into maturity and empowerment.
These stories are developed into ensemble performances to raise awareness about domestic and global issues affecting women and girls.
Girl Be Heard has performed at the White House, State Department, United Nations, TED Conferences, off Broadway, and on national tours.
Girl Be Heard shows, workshops and education curriculum are also brought to public schools, universities, community centers and conferences to raise awareness about human rights issues affecting women and girls.


text:
I have migrated from WinForms to WPF. I've written my latest desktop programs in it. At first, I didn't like it, except it's grown on me. I like it and have nothing bad to say about it overall. There is one thing however. I keep hearing about how it promotes drastically better separation of concerns than WinForms. In fact, it was one of the things that drew me to the platform.
To me it still seems like the same UI project, DataAccess project, Business Logic project, and Base UI project (UI type-specific data validation and logic) for at least most small to medium scale applications. I no longer need a seperate Entities project because I have now decided to combine that with my Database project because of LINQ, except that has nothing to do with WinForms vs. WPF. I see the XAML file as no different than the old Designer.cs file. It's a bunch of UI objects that shouldn't have anything to do with the Database or Business Logic Layer anyhow. I've always felt that the biggest reason we struggle with separation of concerns with WinForms is because of the forms programming model itself. I remember when I first learned PC programming, even though I certainly preferred VB Forms (pre .NET) over C++ because of productivity, it always seemed that it was a constant battle to discipline myself in order to prevent huge code behinds. Some obvious things, like refusing to ever allow a reference to System.Data.SqlClient to a UI project etc. help. I've always found it more difficult to offload the Logic out of the code behind, but it can be done with enough work. However, I still consider that to be the biggest thing I don't like about Forms programming. It always bothered me that when I got done, my code behinds looked a bit too large. I guess it's a sacrifice for the productivity that forms programming can provide.
I don't understand what XAML does to prevent this and I don't see how tediously typing up XAML is any more "declarative programming" than dragging text-boxes around on a WYSIWYG editor. My programs look a little prettier, except they're still basically the same program. They seem to actually load a little slower as well. My guess on that is that typical business applications written by your average programmer probably don't use enough bells and whistles to take advantage of the superior hardware acceleration of WPF.
Any opinions?


text:
New Year wrap
- Naturgas Energía prepared for the season ahead with what must be the shortest training camp they've ever done in Derio this week. All the riders, including new French recruits Karl Baudron, Damien Garcia and Loïc Chetout, got together for a two-day camp at Fundación Euskadi headquarters in Derio this Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Aitor Hernández is going from strength to strength on the 'cross circuit. Yesterday he grabbed his third win of the year in a race in Itsasondo, besting Orbea mountain biker Iñaki Lejarreta and top Spaniard Javier Ruiz de Larriñaga.
- Not surprisingly, Igor Antón was elected "Athlete of the year" in his home region of Bizkaia here the other day. The merculiar climber beat several top-class athletes across various sports to take home the prize handed out by the Prensa Deportiva de Bizkaia. Euskaltel were also honoured for their much-documented best-ever season, at least numbers-wise, at the Gala del Deporte.
- Alán Pérez and Juan José Oroz both attended and spoke at a gathering organized by the cycling club in Estella (also known as Lizarra) a couple of days ago, a small town just south of Pamplona. The two riders both hail from the region and were joined by Bizkaia-Durango rider Cristina Alcalde and Joana Eslava of Reyno de Navarra.


text:
BURLINGTON – With the game in the balance, the Kaneland girls basketball team had the shot it wanted.
Just eight minutes earlier with Kaneland trailing Plano by 15 points entering the fourth quarter, it seemed improbable the Knights would even be in that position, having a final possession with a chance to advance to the regional finals.
After a furious fourth-quarter rally saw the Knights climb within one, Kaneland called timeout with 1.5 seconds left. Caroline Heimerdinger inbounded the ball from underneath Plano's basket and found Allyson O'Herron, who had cut to the right wing and set up just behind the 3-point arc.
O'Herron, Kaneland's leading scorer, had made six 3-pointers in Tuesday's win over Sandwich. But her final 3-point attempt Wednesday fell short, hitting off the front of the rim, and Plano held on for a 52-51 victory over Kaneland in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional semifinals.
Plano advances to the regional final and will face Burlington Central, which defeated Hampshire in the first semifinal.
"We had two options: an inside look and an outside look and [O'Herron] was our outside look," Colombe said. "They packed it in and we got a shot and that's all you can ask for."
The Knights (16-11) fell behind early as Plano took advantage of Kaneland 2-3 zone, hitting five 3-pointers in the first quarter to take a 22-6 lead.
The Plano lead grew to as many as 20 in the second quarter as the Reapers led, 30-14, at halftime.
"We started out slow, they hit some shots," Colombe said. "That's probably the best three-pointing shoot I've seen them shoot."
Kaneland's offense started to find a rhythm in the second half and it started on the defensive end. The Knights were forced to switch out of their zone and into a man-to-man defense, but managed to force 11 turnovers in the second half.
Trailing by 15 entering the fourth quarter, Kaneland scored six consecutive points in transition. Brooke Harner hit a driving layup for two and then Heimerdinger converted back-to-back layups to bring the Knights within nine.
"Once it started rolling, we got in such a great rhythm and it made us all want to work even harder," Kaneland senior forward Ashley Prost said. "That was just great."
A layup by Prost with just less than two minutes to go put Kaneland within one. They forced another Plano turnover and had two different possessions to take the lead, but couldn't convert one final time.
Prost led the Knights with 22 points while Heimerdinger had eight off the bench and Emma Bradford chipped in seven.
Burlington Central moves on: Burlington Central built a nine-point lead after the first quarter and never trailed after the opening minutes in a 36-26 victory over Hampshire in the Class 3A Burlington Central Regional semifinals.
"We were a little sloppy with the ball," Burlington Central coach Mark Smith said. "But overall I thought we, in the fourth quarter, we kept our composure, hit some free throws and got the job done."
The Rockets were led by Kayla Ross' 11 points, including two three-pointers. Shelby Holt also had eight points in the win.


text:
PARIS, Jan 13 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will travel to the Vatican to meet a top aide to Pope Francis for talks on Tuesday on the Middle East and other foreign policy issues, the State Department said.
Kerry is to meet Secretary of State of the Holy See Pietro Parolin "to discuss foreign policy priorities, including Pope Francis' vocal leadership on the Middle East peace process, poverty, and humanitarian issues", spokeswoman Jen Psaki said in a statement.
In his first "State of the World" address on Monday to diplomats accredited to the Vatican, Francis called for renewed political will to end the conflict in Syria and lamented a "general indifference" to the plight of refugees around the world.
Kerry is the first U.S. secretary of state who is Catholic since Edmund Muskie, who served President Jimmy Carter from 1980-81, Psaki said.
After the stop at the Vatican, he is due to attend an international donors' conference for Syria in Kuwait City on Wednesday.
Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.


text:
Don't pay the ransom, I escaped!
October 21, 2008 - Dan Voigt
I haven't been around this space much in the past few weeks, but not without good reason. Excuse the sad excuse, but I've been a touch busy. The staff here at The Reporter and The Democrat just finished up the 2008 Progress Edition, five sections of stories, photos and advertising that we hope will fill you in on some of the new and exciting things that have happened in Palo Alto County during the past year. Since the Progress Issue comes out once a year, yes, it becomes a detailed work in progress (oooh, a little play on words there) until the final pages go to the printing plant in Webster City, and we can all kick back for a few moments, catch our breath, and wonder what happened to the past two or three weeks. Come to think of it, the last time I remember, there were still soybeans waiting to be harvested around here. Yeah, I've been a little preoccupied with Progress. Anyhow, this year's edition will be in your hands on Oct. 23, and I hope you set aside some time to read through it. Some of the stories are updates to stories we've covered earlier this year, some are entirely new, and some pay tribute to businesses and individuals celebrating milestones in their life and times. Now that the Progress issue is put to bed for the year, we begin thinking about it all over again. Of course, one of the first things that anyone in the newsroom will say is that we're going to really remember to save things over the year to make next year's Progress easier. Yeah, been there, done that repeatedly. Isn't going to happen. But you know what? Next year, about this time, we'll pull it all together again, and Progress 2009 will come your way. Now, let's get squared away for the playoffs, shall we?
Article Comments
No comments posted for this article.
Post a Comment
You must first login before you can comment.
News, Blogs & Events Web


text:
2011-05-11 / People/Social
Hearing set on multifamily communities
The Oyster Bay Town Board has scheduled a public hearing for Tuesday, May 17, to consider the creation of a new zoning classification, it was announced by Town Supervisor John Venditto. The purpose of this new classification, PUD/R-30, is to facilitate flexibility in the planning, design and implementation of multifamily residential communities, according to Supervisor Venditto.
You must be an online subscriber to view this story.


text:
Stock market investors may be closely tracking recent trends. Many investors will keep an eye on where a certain stock has been when trying to project where it is headed. Tracking recent action for Triton International Limited (:TRTN), we have seen shares trading close to the 35.47 mark. Taking a wider look back, shares have seen a change of -4.11% over the last 12 weeks. Heading back to the start of the year, we can see that shares have changed -5.29%. Over the past month, shares have seen a change of 18.31%. Over the last week, the stock has moved 7.45%. Taking a look at some popular possible support and resistance levels, we note that the 52-week high is currently 43.43, and the 52-week low is presently 28.16. When a stock price is trading close to the 52-week high or 52-week low, investors may closely track activity to watch for a move through the level.
Many new investors may be frantically researching the best way to study the stock market. It is hard to say with any certainty which approach will work out the best. Traders may tend to gravitate towards studying the technical, while longer-term investors may be more likely to use fundamental analysis. Of course, many individuals will opt to use a combination of both. Determining the individual risk tolerance and time horizon can play a big part in deciding which way to tackle the market. Short-term trading can be highly risky and may not be suitable for certain individuals. Long-term investing may be the favored way to get into the stock market, but this may vary from person to person. Investment strategies can range from super simple to ultra complex. The one thing that most stock market followers would agree on is that there is rarely any substitution for hard work, dedication, and putting in the required hours of study.
Shifting the focus to some earnings data, we have noted that the current quarter EPS consensus estimate for Triton International Limited (:TRTN) is 1.17. This EPS estimate consists of 2 Wall Street analysts taken into consideration by Zacks Research. For the previous reporting period, the company posted a quarterly EPS of 1.17. Sell-side analysts often provide their best researched estimates at what the company will report. These estimates hold a lot of weight on Wall Street and the investing community. Sometimes these analyst projections are spot on, and other times they are off. When a company reports actual earnings results, the surprise factor can cause a stock price to fluctuate. Investors will often pay added attention to a company that has beaten estimates by a large margin.
Looking at some analyst views on shares of Triton International Limited (:TRTN), we note that the consensus target price is resting at $43. This is the consensus target using estimates provided by the covering analysts polled. Sell-side analysts often produce target estimates for the companies that they track closely. Price target estimates can be calculated using various methods, and this may cause some analyst estimates to be drastically different than others. Many investors will track stock target prices, especially when analysts update the target price projections.
Investors might be paying attention to what Wall Street analysts think about shares of Triton International Limited (:TRTN). Taking a peek at the current consensus broker rating, we can see that the ABR is 1.6. This average rating is provided by Zacks Research. This simplified numeric scale spans the range of one to five which translates brokerage firm Buy/Sell/Hold recommendations into an average broker rating. A low number in the 1-2 range typically indicates a Buy, 3 indicates a Hold and 4-5 represents a consensus Sell rating. In terms of the number of analysts that have the stock rated as a Buy or Strong Buy, we can see that the number is currently 4.
Investors are always looking for any little advantage when trading the stock market. Scouring all the various data regarding publically traded companies can be overwhelming at times. Once the investor becomes familiar with the basics, they may be able to dive in deeper and focus on the essentials. Creating a winning strategy may not occur overnight. There may be times when even the best crafted plan does not play out as expected. Being flexible and having the proper tools in place can help the investor see the clearer picture when markets get muddy.


text:
Mixing Media and Entrepreneurial Management
Steve Snyder, '03 BSB, has amassed an impressive writing profession over the years, tapping into a wide range of interests and talents. From his current position as Assistant Managing Editor at TIME to founding and overseeing the programming at the annual Twin Cities Film Fest, for Snyder, variety is the name of the game.
He's covered political conventions, campaign finance and New York City crime. He's also been to Comic-Con numerous times, interviewed actors and film producers on the slopes of Park City, Utah, and still jets off to cover venues such as South by Southwest and the Tribeca Film Festival, all while vetting movies and planning for the film fest which takes place every October in St. Louis Park.
Most of the film fest fun occurs during his spare time. His day job is second-in-command on the TIME.com digital team in New York City, overseeing all digital editorial content for one of the world's largest news brands. He monitors the news and collaborates with the print team to determine the most advantageous means for TIME to deliver news to its readers.
An odyssey that started with 'A Space Odyssey'
The key to Snyder's success is his keen awareness in accumulating varied skill sets, combined with an eagerness to jump at opportunities when they present themselves. And it all started as a youth with the film, "2001: A Space Odyssey."
"I wanted to be Roger Ebert," Snyder says. "I must have watched 'Space Odyssey' 70 times one summer, and that film got me started reading film critics, and it occurred to me that Ebert wasn't just thumbs up or thumbs down, but he was this Pulitzer Prize-winning writer and commentator. Reading his reviews helped me understand the film differently. So it started very much with the goal of becoming a film critic."
While at the Carlson School, Snyder pursued that interest; first writing film reviews for his county daily back home in Wisconsin and eventually writing for the Minnesota Daily. "I remember my first Daily review, it was "My Dog Skip" of all movies, but seeing it in print in all the stands around the school made me think: Hey, I could do this."
As an entrepreneurial management major, he found similarities between the traits of an entrepreneur and the traits needed to be a successful writer, which only added fuel to his ambitious fire. "You have to have a strong personality, make good pitches, and what I liked about it was creating something that isn't out there, so there's a lot of creativity involved, a lot of writing involved," he says.
Ebert to the rescue
Though all signs pointed to a career in writing, Snyder did take a detour after graduation. Coincidentally, it was Roger Ebert who got him back on course.
"I remember I was in a training session at the company I was working for after graduation and I logged on to read a Roger Ebert film review. I had interviewed the director of this movie, and in Ebert's review he mentioned my article," says Snyder. "So here I was in a job that I didn't love and I just got this major plug from my idol and I think it put it all in stark relief: you are in the wrong job!"
Snyder quickly readjusted, securing a job assisting with NBC television's 2004 Summer Olympics online coverage. That job proved to be an invaluable stepping stone, encouraging him to eventually apply, and enroll in, the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where he earned a master's degree in new media in 2006.
Biding his time at TIME
He's technically been at TIME since 2006, holding various titles such as arts producer, podcast engineer, and writer. During that tenure, he's also written for The New York Sun, Time Out New York, The New York Sun and served as a staff features writer at Newsday, one of the nation's largest newspapers.
It was after gaining notoriety at TIME as a tech and culture contributor when things really started to get rolling for Snyder. He eventually segued into overseeing and managing TIME.com's new (at the time) trending new blog NewsFeed. That's when an opening to run the prestigious TIME.com homepage became available.
"They looked around the newsroom and asked who's going to step up to the challenge, and I said, 'I will,'" says Snyder. "I think that is where the entrepreneurship training became essential. I started asking, 'Why don't we have more coverage of this on the homepage?' I started assigning more things, started talking to more people, and running more meetings.
"Especially in writing, you have to bide your time, but when an opportunity presents itself you have to run with it. I can trace that all back to Carlson - my confidence in being able to stand up and seize the opportunity."
Film Fest
For the last four years, Snyder has spent a good portion of the year traveling to film festivals and vetting movies in preparation for the annual Twin Cities Film Fest, a widely-lauded annual St. Louis Park event that he helped bring to fruition. The festival features a solid week of both national and international films, along with a special spotlight on local productions and filmmaking talent.
Since its launch in 2010, the event has grown exponentially, with big sponsors, major visiting talent (this year, movie star Justin Long attended the closing night festivities) and popular red carpet after-parties. Some festival passes have already been sold for the 2013 event, which is tentatively scheduled to kick off Oct. 18.
Snyder, who now resides in New York City, remains open to moving back to the Twin Cities full-time, if an opportunity presents itself; but for now, he's thoroughly enjoying his TIME experience. "On the web you're constantly getting feedback, and I love that. I love being able to have this immediate interaction with readers," he says. "In five years, I either want to be running TIME.com or higher up the leadership at TIME, or maybe running something else. Maybe be number one at a newer, younger site. Or running an upstart digital operation. Who knows?!"
Maybe he should ask Roger Ebert.


text:
Susy Smith in Confessions of a Psychic (1971) claims that using a Ouija board caused her to become mentally disturbed. In Thirty Years Among the Dead (1924), American psychiatrist Dr. Carl Wickland claims that using the Ouija board "resulted in such wild insanity that commitment to asylums was necessitated."
We owned a Ouija board back when I was in grade school. And I discovered today my family has been mispronouncing the word for decades as WEEE JEEE (supposed to be 'wE-ja'). Though my family is notorious for butchering the obvious.
My sister was usually present at these sessions, so I never fully trusted the board's answers to our spirit-world questions. But watching the planchette float around under our fingers was fun - the tiny needle (a gold nail) answering yes and no questions, and even spelling out names of ghosts in the room.
Us: "Are there any ghosts in the room with us now?"
Milton Bradley Board Game: ".....yes"
Us: "Are you a good ghost or a bad ghost?"
Milton Bradley Board Game: ".....yes"
Us: "IT'S THE DEVIL!"
Enter Satan. So somewhere around 8th grade, my brother and I and a good friend decided to test the evil rumors we always heard about the Ouija board. We had the board and our friend had a camera and a 100 year old bible from his great grandmother. Logic suggested that the two MUST be brought together and photographed, so the photos could be analyzed later (back in the day you had to take your rolls of film to a fotomat and WAIT a week to have them developed).
Our friend kneeled in front of the board and slowly lowered the bible onto the planchette. I snapped wildly capturing every second of the event. And nothing happened - but that's what the spent roll of film was for! And off it went.
Flipping through the envelope of photographs a couple of weeks later was a bust. Nothing. Just our friend lowering an old bible onto a stupid board game. No strange glares or blurs or shadows. Nothing.
More information.
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Susy Smith in Confessions of a Psychic (1971) claims that using a Ouija board caused her to become mentally disturbed. In Thirty Years Among the Dead (1924), American psychiatrist Dr. Carl Wickland claims that using the Ouija board "resulted in such wild insanity that commitment to asylums was necessitated."
6 comments:
- Grim said...
My parents never would let me have one, so of course that made them extremely fascinating to me. I never got to mess with one, sadly... I guess the parents of anyone I knew wouldn't let them have one either, because I always heard stories about them but never actually saw one at anyone's house.
- September 23, 2009 at 7:53 AM
- Shes Off Her Rocker said...
So funny! We loved ours at our house, too! We treated it with a little fear and respect! It jsut didn't seem quite "safe" ever! And it was always about trusting the other person, huh??
- September 23, 2009 at 7:59 AM
- crudedoodle.com said...
check the negatives! the negatives!
- September 23, 2009 at 8:14 AM
- Rot said...
he's got em.
those pics would be GREAT blackmail material.
- September 23, 2009 at 8:16 AM
- NecroBones said...
I never had one, but some of my friends did. I was always convinced they were cheating.
- September 23, 2009 at 9:03 AM
- jay's shadow said...
my friends and i had one of those. They were always into it, but I could never get into it. I thought it was a bunch of mumbo jumbo
- September 23, 2009 at 5:59 PM


text:
Enjoy summer cookout fare in the company of Ursuline faculty, staff, students, and alums. With the view of our beautiful 100 acre campus (including lovely Lake Alyssa) in the background, we'll get to know you in a casual setting, show you our growing campus and beautiful facilities, and discuss why students who pick a women's-focused college like Ursuline report stronger learning outcomes than their co-ed counterparts. We will be hosting the Ursuline Arrows Cookouts on two days.
To register click here or contact Rhonda Booms at email@example.com


text:
Siag Office is a tightly integrated, free office package. It consists of
the spreadsheet Siag, the word processor PW, the animation program Egon,
the text editor XedPlus, the file manager Xfiler and the previewer Gvu.
This requires: mowitz
Maintained by: Zbigniew Baniewski
Keywords: office
ChangeLog: siag
Download SlackBuild:
siag.tar.gz.asc (FAQ)
(the SlackBuild does not include the source)
|Individual Files:
| siag.SlackBuild
| siag.info
| slack-desc
© 2006-2018 SlackBuilds.org Project. All rights reserved.
Slackware® is a registered trademark of Patrick Volkerding
Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds
Web Design by WebSight Designs | Managed Hosting by OnyxLight Communications


text:
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Surprise NYC Bus Passengers With "Can't Hold Us" Performance
Where some New Yorkers were treated to an anxiety attack thanks to the team behind Devil's Due, others were privy to having Macklemore's package thrust in their faces as they rode a bus along Broadway.
The Grammy-nominated artist surprised NYC bus passengers along with partner-in-crime Ryan Lewis with a performance of "Can't Hold Us," all of it supposedly a "surprise" to promote the Grammy's. It's difficult to take the whole "surprise" of it all without a grain of salt, as it feels kind of staged and the time stamp on the "bus video" means that something would've leaked on social networks back in the fall. Regardless of whether it's a set-up, it's nice to see one of our Top Favorite Friends of 2013 promoting public transportation.
Well, thanks for the information and I appreciate their performance. This is one of the benefits of public transportation. With the benefits of mass transportation now promoting is also included which is very impressive. I am in for of public transportation due to many benefits. Single transportation or commutation is very expensive and not environment friendly. Anyways, nice blog.


text:
Already a member? Log in.
Welcome to the NH/Seacoast International Adventure Travel Club!
This group is for people who want to make friends and travel the world. The group tries to Meetup locally in the NH/Seacoast area to bring adventurous people together to talk about where we've been and where we dream of going… with the ultimate goal of traveling to amazing and adventurous places around the world with a group of other liked-minded people (see our events).
As much as we are looking to find other adventurous people to travel with, we love getting together face to face with members from our community to visit local restaurants, grab a social drink together in one of the local bars or maybe even a hike or a walk at a local park.
Simply put, we are a group of fun-loving travelers looking for other like-minded people to travel the world with. The travel club started quite a few years ago with just a handful of meetup members, but has grown into one of the largest travel clubs around.
1,206 Members
491 Transplants
1,356 Members
2,801 R.O.A.M.'ers
583 Spanish Speakers
685 Attendees
Or sign up with email
Already a member? Log in.
Meetup members, Log in
By clicking "Sign up" or "Sign up using Facebook", you confirm that you accept our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy


text:
One student gets a friendly kiss from a puppy.
A student gets some love from one of the puppies.
© Copyright Ithaca College. All rights reserved; unauthorized use prohibited. All material on this server is produced by our community but, except for designated pages, is neither approved nor verified by Ithaca College.


text:
Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
Anderson University's Doctor of Business Administration Program's purpose is to provide a program of rigor and quality that serves the needs of faculty and potential faculty in institutions of higher education which place primary emphasis on teaching effectiveness and encourage an active approach to the integration of Christian values/faith into the business classroom.
We have designed a program format that is both rigorous and a realistic alternative for individuals who are working full-time in higher education or in industry but desire a doctoral program in an academic discipline within a business curriculum.
Goals of our program include:
- Provide a strong theoretical understanding of business disciplines.
- Improve undergraduate student learning by increasing the pedagogical abilities of doctoral students.
- Develop an increased appreciation of scholarly research and writing within individual doctoral students.
- Increase participation of Christian business scholars in the "academy" of higher education.
Anderson University's Doctor of Business Administration Program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
Questions? email@example.com


text:
Real-life 'Rosie the Riveter' gets long-awaited high school diploma
There was a cap and gown and pomp and circumstance Tuesday in Metairie, Louisiana. It was graduation day for 97-year-old Katherine Summers Martinson.
"Never thought I'd have a diploma," Martinson said.
She grew up in Mississippi and she finished 11th grade but did not get to graduate. Martinson quit school to help her family during The Great Depression. As that ended, World War II was just beginning.
"During the war, I took a shop course. That's how I learned how to use the tools to do the riveting," she said. "It was a good group we worked with. We enjoyed our work. (It was) everything for the country at that time."
A real-life "Rosie the Riveter," she was one of thousands of woman who worked in factories and shipyards in support of our country's war effort.
"That was so many years ago," she said.
It might have been years ago, but never far from her mind was the diploma she always longed for.
"After the war, she married my daddy and had four kids in five years. Somehow, along the way, she never completed her high school," Martinson's daughter said.
"It was always on my mind," Martinson said. "Several times I'd think I could go back, but then it would be with such young kids. I didn't think I could face that. So I never went back."
On Tuesday, her diploma came to her.
"It means so much to me. It's wonderful. I saw my four children all get diplomas," Martinson said.
Now she has one to match. She is another member of Picayune Memorial High School Maroon Tide Nation. It's a rite of passage, that did not diminish with the passage of time.
Katherine Summers Martinson, a 2017 graduate in a class of her own.


text:
Knicks put winning streak on the line against Heat
The last time the Miami Heat and New York Knicks tangled, the defending champion Heat were in the middle of a huge winning streak.
The Heat's run, historic as it was, ended at 27 consecutive victories. On Tuesday, when the two squads meet in South Beach, it will be the Knicks who put a winning streak on the line.
The Knicks have won eight straight and are inching toward an Atlantic Division title. They are 4 1/2 games ahead of the Brooklyn Nets and trail the Indiana Pacers by one-half game for the second seed in the Eastern Conference.
"Every game we play now is important, in terms of us staying at the top of our division and trying to secure that second spot if we can," head coach Mike Woodson said after the Knicks took the season series with the Boston Celtics on Sunday. "I think the guys know that."
The Knicks routed the Celtics, 108-89. New York was 17 points ahead at the half and cruised over the final 24 minutes. Carmelo Anthony led the way with 24 points and Chris Copeland added 22 in less than 20 minutes.
Kenyon Martin's minutes were limited in the blowout after he suffered a mild abdominal strain. He is expected to be ready for Tuesday's huge matchup.
Also returning Tuesday, possibly, will be All-Star center Tyson Chandler. He stated before the Celtics' game that his neck was feeling better and was optimistic about playing against the Heat.
"We'll welcome him back if he tells me he's ready to go," Woodson said of Chandler.
Who knows who will suit up for the Heat.
Head coach Erik Spoelstra sat LeBron James, Mario Chalmers and Dwyane Wade Sunday against the San Antonio Spurs, but the Heat still came out with a two- point victory.
"Proud of our team," said Chris Bosh, who hit the game-winner.
As for the stars' availability on Tuesday, all three missed shootaround in the morning and will miss the New York game.
For the Knicks' part, it doesn't matter to them who plays.
"I don't care," Woodson said. "We've seen it (Heat lineup) enough."
The Knicks are 2-1 this season against the Heat. Miami has only three losses all season at home and one came against the Knicks on Dec. 6.
"We know they're hot, and they have a very dangerous game with the shooting and Anthony playing with a lot of space," Spoelstra told the Miami Herald. "We felt that all the way they were a legitimate, contending team."
The Heat may have seen their 27-game winning streak disappear, but they have won both games since the loss in Chicago on Wednesday. And, Miami has taken 17 straight at home and have lost only once in American Airlines Arena in 2013.
Against the Spurs, Miami was led by Bosh's 23. The Heat held the Spurs to 44 percent shooting and forced 17 turnovers, which led to 20 points for the Heat.
Despite the Knicks' success against the Heat this season, they have lost six of their last eight in Miami.


text:
It seems that the writing is on the wall for flash. It may take many years, but ultimately it seems to be slowly bleeding while html5 is strengthening. One thing that isn't so clear is whether or not open source video/audio will be the winner. Most html5 news I've read seems to indicate that h264 is winning the codec war. Is there much hope for VP8? Also, I've been wanting to find a good, easy to understand quality and performance comparison between the latest h264 and VP8 encoder/decoders. Does anyone have any information on that?
No announcement yet.
VP8 vs. h.264
new posts
VP8 vs. h.264Tags: None
Originally posted by Prescience500 View PostIt seems that the writing is on the wall for flash. It may take many years, but ultimately it seems to be slowly bleeding while html5 is strengthening.
Flash will be there for a long time to come.
I completely agree that flash will remain for a long time. I suspect that new stuff will begin to use html5 by default in a couple years. Stuff that's currently using flash may continue to do so for many years. It's been many years, yet there are still "lots" of divx video out there on the internet. I believe flash will hang on in much the same way.
Saying that h264 is winning is not even logical. The war hasn't even started since Firefox 4 isn't even released yet and because the promised version of Adobe flash with VP8 (webm) support isn't released yet either.
Think about it.
In a few years over 95% of all browsers will support webm (VP8) because they'll be running flash which will support it. Period. That says it all. Don't even need to mention about the (upcoming) native support Chrome, Firefox 4, Opera and on the youtube site, that VLC and other players support VP8/webm, that as soon as next year hw accelerated VP8 enabled players will be popping up.
It's the same Google case as with Android and Chrome - after relatively slow the product starts outpacing the competition all over. Same here, waiting for webm enabled Flash, wait 6 months for users to move to it and the revolution is winning.
I like Phoronix, but the one thing that is definitely spoiling its forum and pissing off users is the 1 minute rule. Common Phoronix! you're doing sophisticated cloud-related stuff and you can't solve this little critical annoyance? (/end rant)
Very true, but I thought that flash will support VP8, but not vorbis or matraska/webm.
well its not much of a war is it !, not until BBB Finally patches the x264/FFmpeg Encoder to also produce xvp8 output
You Do Know that the fastest VP8 Decoder is in fact written by these same Developer's right !
and the fact that most Flash online content is nothing more than your basic x264 Encoded AVC inside a flv/mp4 container right!
if fact if you bother to actually read the latest http://git.ffmpeg.org/?p=ffmpeg;a=lo...342a22eb63f9d3 and the latest FFmpeg-devel logs you will see that BBB is also instructing <Jumpyshoes> the GSOC Code-in student (that learned with only a few days tuition see the last few weeks if the http://akuvian.org/src/x264/freenode-x264dev.log.bz2 logs) ,that write a lot of new 10bit SIMD for x264 and is also now porting these routines and other assembly to FFmpeg right now to use with Ffmpeg x264, and later xvp8 use.
well if you want .sseq or indeed any format not already in ffmpeg then make the patch , they always say "patches welcome" after all
as for streaming, right now your probably better waiting on or even helping with kieran's broadcastencoder https://github.com/kierank/broadcastencoder/wiki to be honest, if you really Need/Want an option you cant live without or cant find anywhere else in x264/ffmpeg, he's open to options you might like right now apparently if your quick.


text:
Cirago Smart Mobile Storage
Have you ever been on the road taking tons of pictures of a particularly beautiful landscape, when your memory card runs out of space and you dont have a spare? The Cirago Smart Mobile Storage could be just the solution to this problem. A 7-in-1 card reader is bundled with a hard drive and a battery, to allow you to copy all the data from your flash based card and put it onto the internal hard drive - a clever solution to a problem that hasn't been very well explored. Will this hard drive enclosure / card reader be able to keep up with other external enclosures, while adding some extra functionality? Let's find out.
Cirago, a China based technology company founded in 1996, has been on the rise as it continues to release products. It specializes in consumer electronics, computer peripherals, and IA products. They have two products on the market right now, other than the Smart Mobile. One is a mobile hard drive and the other is a Bluetooth dongle.
Closer Look:
The Cirago Smart Mobile device comes in a neat package that lists the functions that it has. The front showcases the product behind a piece of cellophane, while the back lists many technical specifications. The four sides don't really have anything exciting on them, however. The case is held shut by magnets and is easily opened.
The box contains a few goodies. In the top part of the box was the drive already installed in the enclosure and the power adapter. Underneath the plastic that supports these two items is even more: an installation CD (if you run an older operating system), a short USB cable, a case and an instruction manual.


text:
Reserve online or call 01993 824 252
Start your shortlist by clicking on the icon next to any property
El Rancho is a popular community located centrally in the resort. This is a very comfortable, refurbished two bedroom villa, set in beautiful communal gardens, an ideal setting for your La Manga holiday. With two of the nine community pools on your doorstep you will be spoilt for choice!
Please bring your own pool towels!
Open plan living and dining area with direct access to the BBQ terrace. The kitchen is well equipped for your self-catering holiday and also has a door to the BBQ terrace.
The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the lower level access via a winding staircase. Both the bedrooms of this villa have been extended and the bathrooms have been refurbished to a high standard – replacing the baths for showers. Outside, accessed via an external staircase, you will find a large solarium terrace where you can enjoy wonderful views.
This bright and airy community villa is in a very central location for all the amenities of La Manga Club. El Rancho offers a range of 9 swimming pools, each with its own chidren's pool, throughout the communal gardens.
Please note – Saturday to Saturday bookings only in July and August and all school holidays.


text:
The Experts Curtain Steam Cleaning Services in Leonards Hill
Often overlooked in the home & difficult clean, in the home are curtain & blinds. Your home curtains are most vulnerable to outside dust and may attract lots of dirt & stains over the the time. Your home drapes & curtains look like old, dirty and with full of stains? VIP Cleaning Services Leonards Hill help you to steam cleaning your curtains without going through hassle of removing them from the hooks. Restore new of look of drapery , curtains & blinds by hiring the best VIP Curtain Cleaning Leonards Hill today!
- Free Drapery Take Down & Re-Installation Service
- Mobile Laundry Curtain Dry Cleaning Services
- Both Sides of Onsite Curtains Steam Cleaning
- All kinds of curtain fabric cleaning Service
- No Shrinkage promised
- Environmentally Friendly Curtain Cleaning Chemicals
- Safely Clean Delicate Curtains
- Blackout Curtain Cleaning
- No Colour Fade
- No Fabric Distortion
Superb Curtain Cleaning at Budget Prices
VIP Cleaning Services is a leading curtain steam & dry cleaning service provides in Leonards Hill. We have been in business for more than two decades. We deliver unbeatable curtain cleaning solutions and exceptional customer care service to Leonards Hill residents. We bring your old, used, and dirty curtains to life again with our latest cleaning tools, advanced methodologies, and eco-friendly cleaning solutions. So if you wish to give your curtains a quality cleaning then we are just a call away.
Call us for an unbelievable quote for domestic or commercial Curtain Cleaning service in Leonards Hill!
Why Need Professional Curtain Cleaning Services?
Who likes dirty curtains? Moreover, dirty curtains mean you provide access to an array of diseases into your home/office. If you wish to keep your living and working environment healthy and safe then you need professional curtain cleaning services. With home cleaning methods you cannot achieve absolute hygiene.
Professional curtain cleaning ensures that not only the dirt but also the contaminants, allergens, bacteria, pollutants, and other harmful elements get removed from your curtains. Professional cleaners clean every single layer of the curtain ensuring no single contaminants remains there. Apart from that professional cleaning gets rid of all kinds of stains making your curtains stunningly beautiful.
Benefits of Curtain Cleaning
- Curtains are the haven for dust mites and they can ruin the amazing ambiance of your place or your office. Cleaning the curtains can improve the hygiene and freshness in the environment around.
- If the curtains are kept well maintained, then they not only give an amazing feeling of satisfaction but also give a warm welcome to the guests or the visitors.
- Dirty curtains might be the reason for various allergies which give rise to rashes and breathing problems. That is why it is necessary to keep your curtains at your home or at your work place clean and tidy.
Our Curtain Cleaning Outcomes
When you hire VIP Cleaning Services for curtains and blinds cleaning services, you can expect the following outcomes:
- Absolutely clean and hygienic curtains
- Complete contaminant removal
- No health issues because of dirty curtains
- Beautiful curtains
- Improved air quality
- No allergens of contaminants
- Added life for curtains
Call VIP Cleaning Services for a noticeable curtain cleaning service anywhere in Leonards Hill!
Curtain Cleaning Procedure
We at VIP Cleaning Services have expertise in both onsite as well as offsite curtain cleaning services.
Onsite Curtain Cleaning Method
For onsite curtain cleaning our cleaners come to your place and without removing the curtains, clean them thoroughly using our exclusive chemical free cleaning solutions.
- The first step for onsite curtain cleaning is a detailed inspection of the curtains with a thorough fiber test. This is done to choose the best cleaning solution.
- The second step is to do away with curtain stains. For this we indulge in a pre-treatment with eco-friendly solutions.
- Once our cleaners have a look at your curtains, they will suggest which method to opt for – curtain steam cleaning or curtain dry cleaning. Curtain steam cleaning is very much similar to curtain dry cleaning with the only difference in the amount of water used.
- Fourth stage involves curtain deodorization to give your curtains a fresh look and feel.
- Next step is curtain drying that enables you to use your curtains again in no time. We use hi-tech air dryers for this process.
- Last step is detailed inspection of the curtains once the cleaning is done.
Offsite Curtain Cleaning Method
For offsite curtain cleaning our cleaners remove the hanging curtains and take them to our workshop. Here we have complete setup to properly dry clean the curtains and give them a new-like appearance. There are certain things that our cleaners do before they take your curtains:
- Discuss the cleaning process with you.
- Come to a mutual agreement regarding the curtain cleaning cost.
- Take precise curtain measurements to ensure no shrinkage post cleaning.
- Listen to your specific requirements.
- Mobile Drapery Laundry Cleaning
- Let you know of any likely risks.
- Make note of any tie backs in the drapes.
- Note any damages to the curtain fabric.
Give your curtains and blinds a new life with our excellent and guaranteed curtains and blinds cleaning services!
What We Do
With more than 20 years of experience in our pocket, we have cleaned almost all types of curtains and all types of curtain fabrics. Let us see what all we can clean:
- Roman blinds Cleaning
- Linen curtain
- Delicate Curtain Fabric Cleaning Such as Silk, Woolen & Cottons
- Roller blinds
- Tab top curtains
- Vertical blinds
- Box pleated curtains
- Eyelet curtains
- Cased heading curtains
- Full length drop curtains
- Rubber backing curtains
- Lace curtains
- Pelmets and valances curtains
- Hanging curtains
- Double box pleat curtains
- Pencil pleat curtains
- Acrylic backed fabric curtain
- Goblet pleat curtains
- Pleat curtains
- Sheer curtains
Curtains are made of different fabrics such as cotton, velvet, synthetic, silk, or mixed fabric and we at VIP Cleaning Services have expertise in cleaning all of these with the finest results!
No matter what type of curtain or blind you have, call VIP Cleaning Services and we can take its best care.
Why Choose VIP Cleaning Services Curtain Cleaning Leonards Hill?
VIP Cleaning Services is the first name Leonards Hill has on its mind when it is about curtain cleaning. Yes, we have successfully cleaned thousands of curtains and blinds till date. We make homes and offices cosier, healthier, and cleaner with our state-of-the-art curtains and blinds cleaning services. Here are some reasons why people choose our curtain cleaning solutions:
- We offer lowest prices for curtains and blinds cleaning.
- We have licensed and certified cleaners.
- We are locals of Leonards Hill.
- We work on weekends and public holidays too.
- We provide same day curtain cleaning.
- We don't have any hidden charges.
- We provide free, no-obligation quote for curtain cleaning.
- We deliver emergency curtain cleaning.
- We use eco-friendly cleaning methods that are safe even for kids and pets.
- We work 24×7 and deliver service par excellence.
- We serve all suburbs of Leonards Hill.
Pick up your phone and dial VIP Cleaning Services because your curtains need your attention NOW!
Other Steam Cleaning Services We offer in Leonards Hill
VIP Cleaning Services Leonards Hill offers range of steam cleaning services which includes:
- Mattress Cleaning
- Tile and Grout Cleaning
- Rugs Cleaning
- Duct Cleaning
- Upholstery Cleaning
- Carpet Cleaning
- Water Damage Restoration
Location: Leonards Hill, VIC, Australia


text:
Policy: I.A.1
Issued: July 17, 1989
Owner: University Comptroller
Latest Revision: May 16, 2003
This policy has been migrated to the standardized
See https://policy.itc.virginia.edu/policy/policydisplay?id=FIN-021
1.0 Purpose
This policy describes the general guidelines for establishing and maintaining internal control procedures for departments and other University activities.
2.0 Policy [Top]
2.1 General
Internal controls include organizational plans and procedures which are designed to:
- Safeguard assets
- Verify the accuracy and reliability of accounting data and other management information
- Promote operational efficiency
- Ensure adherence to prescribed policies and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Department and activity heads are responsible for conducting their business activities in a manner consistent with good internal control. Individuals responsible for administering University funds are expected to:
- Ensure that University, School, Department, Unit, and Sponsor policies and procedures are available to and understood by those carrying out financial transactions
- Comply with University, Federal, State, Sponsor, and Donor terms, conditions and restrictions on the use of funds
- Grant or delegate financial authority carefully, with consideration for proper segregation of duties
- Ensure that appropriate reviews and monitoring take place, including a monthly review of transactions for reasonableness and necessity, and conduct a periodic review of operating reports and performance indicators
- Explain to individuals that they will be accountable for their actions when viewing institutional records or processing transactions
- Communicate financial information properly and in a timely manner, and grant access to financial information only for appropriate business uses
- Protect assets, including data, equipment, supplies, inventory, and cash from unauthorized access or theft
- Set a tone within the organization for ethical conduct and integrity
The University Comptroller is responsible for the promulgation of policies and procedures directed toward the establishment of good internal control.
The University's internal auditors, in their periodic reviews of departments and activities, will review the system of internal control and make recommendations for improvements.
2.2 Responsibility to Safeguard Assets
Assets include all property of the University. Examples of assets are buildings, equipment, inventory, accounts receivable, and cash (including checks).
Extreme care must be exercised in safeguarding cash and items easily convertible to cash, such as accounts receivable. Appropriate physical safeguards must be employed to protect all assets. Cash must be secured in a locked facility (an appropriate safe is strongly recommended).
Appropriate procedural safeguards must be in place to protect cash and cash convertible items. THE EMPLOYEE WHO RECEIVES AND DEPOSITS PAYMENTS ON ACCOUNT MUST NOT ALSO HAVE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF RECORDING PAYMENTS IN THE ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE RECORDS.
Any observed weaknesses in internal control should be brought to the attention of the University Comptroller immediately.
2.3 Responsibility to Verify the Accuracy and Reliability of Financial Data
The University's Integrated System maintains a comprehensive record of all financial transactions. Access to information about the status of individual projects, awards, tasks, and transactions is available through queries, pre-defined reports and custom reports.
It is the responsibility of departments and activities to process all transactions in a timely manner and to verify, promptly, the accuracy of all transactions posted to their projects and accounts. This will require, at least, a monthly review and approval of all transactions recorded in a given project or account. Any errors should be reported immediately to the originator or to the appropriate central financial office.
See also Procedure 1-4, "Reviewing Project/Award Activity"
The reliability of information retrieved from the financial modules of the Integrated System is dependent on the timely recording of all transactions. Vouchers, travel expense reimbursement vouchers, billings of support service units, receipts, personnel/payroll actions, and any other financial transactions must be immediately entered into the Integrated System or forwarded promptly to the appropriate central financial office for processing.
The University's central financial offices will review accounts on a selective basis and seek resolution of any questionable transactions or balances.
2.4 Responsibility to Safeguard Personal Financial Information
Financial Institutions, including collegies and universities are subject to the provisions of the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act (2000) as it pertains to ensuring the security and confidentiality of customer records such as names, addresses, phone numbers, bank and credit card account numbers, income and credit histories, and Social Security numbers. All University service providers are responsible for preparing and executing an Information Security Program to:
- ensure the security and confidentiality of personal financial information;
- protect against any anticipated threats to the security or integrity of such information; and
- guard against the unauthorized access to or use of such information that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to any member of the university community
2.5 Responsibility to Review Projects and Reconcile Accounts Periodically
Fiscal Administrators are responsible for ensuring each assigned project or account is reviewed and reconciled to departmental records on a monthly basis, and that all transactions placed in suspense projects are also resolved monthly. Departments are responsible for maintaining source documentation for all transactions in accordance with established records retention and distribution schedules. Departments are also responsible for providing source documentation, in a timely manner, at the request of a central financial office or an internal or external audit.
Fiscal Administrators are expected to be familiar with financial policies and procedures and serve as the primary resource for inquiries on that group of projects or accounts. "Fiscal Administrator" is the person responsible for monitoring and reconciling the activity in a group of projects or accounts. A Fiscal Administrator will usually have the Integrated System Funds Management responsibility of "Project Manager" or "Award Manager".
2.6 Responsibility to Promote Operational Efficiency Through Organization and Training
- The University is committed to achieving a high level of efficiency and effectiveness in the use of personnel and other resources.
- The achievement of an acceptable level of operational efficiency is dependent on a proper organizational plan and sufficient training of employees.
- Organizational plans must be designed to segregate duties so that no one employee controls all phases of a transaction.
- New employees must be trained adequately for their responsibilities to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
- Human Resources is responsible for the development and delivery of broad training programs and for specific training in Integrated System responsibilities. Specific job training and assignment of job responsibilities are the responsibility of the department or activity head.
2.7 Adherence to University Policies and Procedures
The University's policies and procedures are a primary means of establishing internal controls. In addition to conforming to certain State and Federal regulations, these controls allow the University to fulfill the dictates of prudent management. All individuals who deal with financial and administrative matters must be familiar with and adhere to these policies and procedures. Failure to adhere to the University's policies and procedures may be considered misconduct, as stated in the State's Standard of Conduct Policy.
2.8 Monitoring of Internal Controls by the Audit Department
The University's Audit Department is an integral part of the internal controls system. This office will monitor and evaluate internal controls as part of its annual audit plan. Weaknesses in internal controls will be commented on by the Audit Department in its reports.
The appropriate department or activity head must make a written response to any findings of inadequate internal controls and take prompt corrective action as recommended.
2.9 Documenting Departmental Business Operations
Departments should document all unique business operations with internal policies and procedures. Such departmental policies/ procedures not only document current operating practices, but also enhance management's communication to employees, help produce consistency of effort during periods of turnover, and provide a training aid for new employees.
2.10 Maintenance of Internal Controls
In an effort to maintain an effective system of internal controls, University management has instituted the following measures:
- Internal Audit's program of ongoing reviews throughout the year.
- An annual questionnaire to verify the soundness of departmental internal controls.
- An extensive questionnaire follow-up program with selective departments to ensure compliance with internal controls standards.
- At least annually, review with the Audit Committee of The Board of Visitors the internal audit reports and both the external auditors' management comments and the progress reports to resolve those comments.
- At least every four years, ensure all financial systems have been reviewed by external auditors, internal auditors, or by management.
3.0 Definitions [Top]
4.0 References [Top]
The following is a list of financial policies and procedures addressing major internal controls issues.
- Policy I.A.2, "Reporting Fraudulent Transactions"
- Policy I.C.1, "Internal Audit"
- Policy II.C.1, "Records Retention and Disposition"
- Policy II.E.2, "Petty Cash, Petty Cash Checking and Change Funds"
- Policy II.E.4, "Controlling Cash Items"
- Policy V.A.1, "Revenue Generating Activities"
- Policy V.B.1, "Cashiering Activities"
- Policy V.B.2, "Credit and Collection"
- Policy VI.F.1, "Disbursements: General Requirements"
- Policy VI.F.3, "Timely Payments to Vendors"
- Policy VII.C.2, "Types of Purchases Requiring Special Processing"
- Policy X.A.1, "Maintenance of Equipment Inventory"
- Policy X.F.1, "Surplus Property Disposal"
- Policy XV.A.1, "Conflict of Interests"
- Procedure 1-1, "Completing the Internal Controls Questionnaire"
- Procedure 1-4, "Reviewing Project/Award Activity"
- Procedure 1-5, "Reviewing GL Account Activity"
- Procedure 5-7, "Cash Item Controls"
See also Employee Policies maintained by Human Resources
5.0 Approvals and Revisions [Top]
version in effect from 6/14/01 to 5/16/03 available
in policy archive.
Previous version in effect from 3/8/00 to 6/14/01 available in policy archive.
Previous version in effect from 7/17/89 to 3/7/00 available in policy archive.


text:
Putting a Stop to 'Do I Look Fat?'
When one partner is overweight, resolving relationship conflict takes two. WSJ "Bonds" columnist Elizabeth Bernstein joins Lunch Break with a look at the latest reasearch. Betsy and Jarom Schow discuss their personal struggles with weight and marriage. Photo: Chad Hurst for The Wall Street Journal.
This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.
... I ... oh ... if you count ... it's only your okay I said I was little ... great ... it ... it is my best around ... why has that ratio weight weighing on so many marriages you're just looking at a clip from the show King of Queens where ... they were discussing just that Elizabeth Bernstein on called bonds calmness to discuss this was one couple ... that the engine and scalp with delicate issue firsthand thanks so much to both of you for being with us ... let me start with new decoupled usually palm of when they're ... roughly the same weight in these issues come up later ... either way that they usually due to a new attraction with content that you ... would be falling for someone to hire you repeat for the bike and were at the same way that ... and one couple that you've been talking to that seen Jim scavenge joined us right now appreciate you ... being here ... I was talk about this now that the euro the two men in college I mean when when when you called leisure skinny period ... of the buyer fifth wedding anniversary unit over the pitch with about two hundred and twenty pounds knew were very unhappy with that what was strange that put on your marriage ... this problem is I was really ... so it's kind of all focused on ... and the size of my tree and how ... I felt that the chat feature and doing anything and where it's due and so ... I chose to ... really take at the end of the net and myself and only going to just became ... the center focus on my land ... on the ancients everything with a ... that's ... the thing is that we think ... this is the relationships that since so ... there's no really ... good chance just how ... much you know it's a weird is looking at the pictures of the two of you and yet it didn't look very deep end and then tell us something to me right now looking at these pictures I carried me ask you a Geron money asking this ... in terms of how you encourage ... your wife to to to deal with her weight ... what was the right thing it wasn't the right thing to do what was the wrong things you did ... I it's ... way ... sigh I'm the man and that of my thoughts in my mouth where it daily so ... you know I've made comments to where they said that probably weren't so is ... the right thing to say ... but so are really the ... cheese has come from our it's it's a decision that she has to me and ... it wasn't you know ... it was just a dieters it was a lifestyle change and so she handed me it's it's so ... small yet to ... just sit back and and support her with her decisions and try to accommodate ... those things she wanted to monitor her ... for her to get to ... that the goals she wouldn't get ... to ... that of a learning the wrong comments give us one example of a wrong way to deal with it ... oh and I recall ... what are the things that has been said that she never lets me forget is that that that some people are in a letter with clothes on ... and ... and she today ... I personally am I ... right ... yes yes and I've been here and that Juan Island a ... new window talking to some of the I've that the Pope to study this issue ... and they found it there's typically more conflict when is the woman who is overweight versus them and why is that ... but that they don't know actually they don't know if I'm ... a couple of that are regarded as one of the party had weighed on or she actually even appeared on the top but my are already the internet ... but they don't really know why that ... I think that he had ... to worry and she she put about me on that that ... that suggests that it would be very happy when you have weighed so ... um if you're worried about your spouse your word about your relationship that that that ... and was there anything else that some these experts in in in sort of was talking to other couples that they found were the right ways to go about handling this issue ... sure the couple ... had ... to be ... found out that it ... felt to eat ... healthy of support that I that that really mitigated the complex and so ... you can click on ... any given day he got ... to ... know what the heck do you want to cure the park and the healthy way you want to ... I'm you know any interest in helping your partner you want ... to give you change your behavior should be stopped ... eating to third in front of that ... and you wanna do on nothing other competing nagging back pain at the scouts very quickly what was the turning point for you to ... as I wrote earlier says she has stalled since ... the late talk about the book ... is that changed the team from the incitement has been with this ... uni you need to stop wearing ... them again again again ... and stern of the euro and move on Wednesday that time ... as to what she needs to be happy and it was changing inside ... you can really beat that any sites for years scientists you ... are a size twenty two it's a friend of mine ... ages need to be happy with his off hours for what it really was ... thanks so much about being here sharing her story was but thanks to you as well ...


text:
The page you requested does not exist on our British Go Association web site. [1]
Our Help page [2] may help you to find what you are looking for.
If you think that this error has been caused by a mistake on our part, please email web-master AT britgo DOT org.
[1] http://www.britgo.org/
[2] http://www.britgo.org/help


text:
Point Pleasant Daily Register
TNT Production Ceases at W. Va. Ordnance Works
Hundreds Face Loss Of Jobs Here
War Boom End Hits Pt. Pleasant With Same Suddeness [sic] As It Struck
August 15, 1945
TNT Production Ceases at W. Va. Ordnance Works
Hundreds Face Loss Of Jobs Here
War Boom End Hits Pt. Pleasant With Same Suddeness [sic] As It Struck
Production of TNT has ceased at the huge $45 (M) West Virginia Ordnance Works, operated by General Chemical Defense Corp. Major J. D. Fraser, Commanding Officer said today. Immediate stoppage is in accordance with directive of the War Department, he said.
Employees are to report for the regular shift Friday after the two-day holiday, in order to take care of plant clean-up and storage of raw materials.
Construction was begun on the plant in January, 1942. Production started in September of that year. Peak employment was reached in 1942, when an estimated 3500 persons were engaged in producing ammunition.
Several months will probably be required to complete the task of closing down such a large production plant, and employment will taper off as the work is completed, Major Fraser said.
Dewey A. Windsor, president of the Marietta Mfg. Co., said today that the local shipyards will resume operation Friday morning, where a tug-boat construction contract is being completed for the government.
"Altho official word of Japan's surrender came through early last night, the facts regarding the country's observance of Wednesday and Thursday as holidays came too late to change our plans to work until early this morning," he said. Work will be resumed with the day shift on Friday.
Within an hour and a half after news of Japan's surrender was received the Sylvania Electrical Products Co. of Huntington, which has a feeder plant in Point Pleasant employing an estimated 300 girls, suspended operations.
Notice to the employees to the effect they no longer have employment, is being published here today. The Huntington plant and the subsidiary is government-owned.
Military and Wartime


text:
Price: $7,636.00 EA
Part #: 3649-27
Usually ships in 18-22 business days
This Part # includes only the base part. Use System Builder to include filter fan units, lights, stands, UV lamps, etc., to fit your needs.
Energy efficient, high-performance fume hood provides maximum containment.
Warranty: 1 Year Warranty
• Exterior material: glacier white powder-coated steel, Side handle material: powder coated aluminum, Vertical-rising sash material: tempered safety glass, Fiberglass liner • Electrical: 208-230 volts, 50/60 Hz, 5 amps • 12.8" ID exhaust connection • Total Exhaust CFM and Static Pressure Sash Opening: 100% (28") Open: 1180CFM/ 0.41" s.p. 62.5% (18") Open 735 CFM 0.16" s.p. • Lighting: T8 fluorescent o Remote blower required. Contact a Terra product expert for details. o Service Fixtures: 2 pre-plumbed forged brass valves o Brass tubing for gas on lower right side; copper tubing for cold water on lower left side o Brass and copper fixtures can be converted to air and vacuum with included components o Inlet tubing not providedo o Only high performance hood on the market with a built-in blower o Energy efficient low velocity/high performance hood (meets SEFA-1) operate at face velocity as low as 60 fpm o Eco-Foil(TM) Air Foil, compared to flat air foils, saves energy by 7-10% with aerodynamic curve of air as it sweeps work surface for maximum containment o Clean-Sweep(TM) airflow openings* promotes non-turbulent air streams o One-piece fiberglass liner—corrosion, fire resistant and easy to clean; pre-set baffle(s) with flame spread less than 25 per AS(TM) E-84.** o By pass airflow design o 37.5" (95.3 cm) high sightline from the work surface and header panel allows taller users o Removable front and side panels, and front service access panels for access to plumbing and electrical wiring. o Molded fiberglass 12.81" ID exhaust connection(s) o Models fit standard laboratory casework or accessory o Vapor-proof design pre-wired T8 fluorescent lighting o ADA-compliant light and blower stitches o Ideal for general chemistry applications o Required Accessories (not included) Remote blowers, Ductwork, SpillStopper(TM) Work Surfaces, Base o Cabinets, Adjustable Height Base Stands o Optional Accessories available: service fixture kits, electrical duplex kits, airflow monitors, distillation grids, sash stops, snuffer fire extinguisher, ceiling enclosures, rear finish panels, auxiliary-air plenums o Conformance: ANSI Z9.5, ASHRAE 110, AS(TM) E84, CAN/CSA C22.2, CE, NFPA 45, SEFA 1, UL o One -Year Manufacturer Warranty from date of installation or two-Year Manufacturer Warranty from date of shipment
• Marks & Listings: CE, UL, ANSI Z905, ASHRAE 110, NFPA 45, SEFA 27 • Electrical Specifications: 208/230V • Dimensions, Product: 72" W x 31.7" D x 59" H • Weight, Product: 350 lb • Dimensions, Shipping: 78" W x 38" D x 65" H • Weight, Shipping: 420 lb • Package Type: Pallet
|File Type
|File Name
|Publication Date
|Brochure (PDF)
|Protector Laboratory Fume Hoods Brochure by Labconco
Provides a brief introduction to features and available accessories for Protector Laboratory Fume Hoods by Labconco. Product specifications included.
|White Paper (PDF)
|Spillstopper Work Surface Compatibility Chart for Protector Premier Models by Labconco
Find out which Spillstopper Work Surface is compatible with the Protector Premier Laboratory Fume Hoods by Labconco. Product specifications included.
This Part # includes only the base part. Use System Builder to include filter fan units, lights, stands, UV lamps, etc., to fit your needs.
All prices and specifications are subject to change without notice. All prices include crating charges. Call or click below for more information on terms and conditions.
Fields marked with * are required.
Hi, I'd like to share a Terra Universal link with you. Link:


text:
The nightmare of June 12, 2012, just won't go away for some residents of the city's Pleasant-Piedmont neighborhood.
They still remember the bright orange fireball that, within minutes, consumed the historic Sandford E. Burr House at 20 Merrick St.; the two parked cars that spontaneously exploded in a driveway, and the intense heat that melted away the vinyl siding of many abutting homes, as well as the bumpers of nearby vehicles.
They vividly recall the chaos, panic and fear as residents searched, through the heavy smoke, for family and neighbors while the inferno crept to and burnt up three nearby homes.
"That was a crazy night," said Maximo Quinones, who, with his wife, Maria, lives in the three-decker at 21 Merrick St., across the road from the site where the Burr House once stood.
The Quinones watched in horror that night as waves of heat pulsed 35 feet across the street, bubbling away the vinyl front of their home.
"It was a very difficult time," he said. "I don't want to remember."
A year after the big fire, the three- to four-block area around the intersection of Merrick and Larch streets still bears physical and emotional scars.
The devastating fire destroyed four buildings, wrecked others and left at least 20 residents temporarily homeless.
Today, residents and community leaders, though thankful for the efforts of firefighters and other first responders, said they're still seeking answers about the fire that left a small path of destruction through their close-knit neighborhood, just a few streets from Park Avenue.
State Rep. Mary Keefe, D-Worcester, who represents the area, said fire officials told her they can't determine the cause because the fire was so intense that it consumed just about everything at 20 Merrick St.
She said the fire investigation remains open.
Many residents remain concerned because there were several small fires in the area last spring and summer and they believe the blazes were caused by a serial arsonist.
Fire officials had labeled the fire a year ago suspicious and a $5,000 reward was offered for information that might lead to a cause or an arrest.
Officials believe the blaze began in the early hours at the Burr House, a building constructed in 1870 that was being renovated.
Ms. Keefe said the structure was stripped down by workers with open windows, offering any flame the opportunity to spread quickly.
It did, jumping to buildings at 9 Larch St. and 16 and 24 Merrick St.
The resulting damage was so severe that city inspectors later condemned those properties after deeming them inhabitable and structurally unsound.
The fire also wilted away siding or caused other major damage to houses at 11 Larch St., 13 Merrick St. and 25 Merrick St.
After a year, many of the owners of the damaged homes have rebuilt.
But the neighborhood has been pockmarked by the empty parcels where three of the heavily damaged homes once stood.
The burned-out shell of the fourth house, a three-decker at 16 Merrick St., is still standing, a "for sale" sign out front.
Though the house is secured, neighbors believe it's a safety hazard that might attract "a firebug." The lot it sits on is also littered with debris.
District 4 City Councilor Sarai Rivera said she understands it takes time to settle insurance claims and to deal with issues that a fire can bring.
"But it's time that something be done about that house and the empty lots," said Ms. Rivera, noting she's been in touch with the city administration about the situation. "We have to be concerned about the future of this neighborhood."
Meanwhile, Geri DiNardo, who lives at 29 Merrick St., said she's glad nobody died that night and is relieved that the fires in the neighborhood have stopped.
"I'm not so worried about someone getting arrested," she said. "I'd rather make sure that the arsonist, if there is one, has a change of heart."
On the night of the fire, Ms. DiNardo was awakened by the play of fire truck lights across the windows of her first floor apartment.
She scrambled outside to find the street lined with emergency vehicles.
Then she saw a wall of the Burr house collapse.
"It was pretty frightening," she said, noting that she's lived in the area for 23 years. "Wherever you looked, everything was fried."
Fire officials could not be reached for comment this evening.


text:
NZXT Lexa S Review
In the huge market of PC computer gaming, there are thousands of cases on the shelves. Nearly fifty manufacturers offering products on many online retailers, with each of those manufacturers contributing to a selection of over seven-hundred current cases to choose from. With such an overwhelming number available just on one online store, making a selection is no easy task. Many reputable manufacturers exist, and picking a case solely on looks and space preference can usually be considered safe. This has been proven by many manufacturers, through the success of their products. NZXT is a well-known brand with many cases on the table, ranging from their budget options to their high-end, high-performance cases. Under the spotlight is the NZXT Lexa S, which is a mid-priced mid-tower. This is the first NZXT case I've had in my possession, and I'm looking forward to seeing how it holds up during this review.
Closer Look:
The NZXT Lexa S is packaged in a glossy cardboard box with attractive graphics on the front, displaying a futuristic, sci-fi picture of the case with the NZXT logo, the name of the case, a few features and the phrase "Ready For Battle." The sides display the same information, and are identical graphically. The rear of the package shows a picture of the case with the side panel off, listing many of the features it offers, which will be evaluated later in this review.
With the top open, the standard packaging method can be seen, and is shared by most other companies. The Lexa S is wrapped in plastic and sandwiched between two large pieces of Styrofoam. Underneath the Styrofoam and plastic wrap, the plastic surfaces, which are the front bezel and the size panel window, are protected from scratches by adhesive plastic film stuck to the surface.
Now that the Lexa S is out of its package and determined to be unharmed from the trip to my front door, it is now time to take a closer look at the outside of the case, as well as the construction.