text:
Shaping content for Genesis is empty
I thought I'd conquered the content structure in DAZ, but I got a really frustrating surprise today.
The last time I used DAZ STUDIO 4.5 was last week and I used the morphing content under the Shaping tab successfully (bodybuilder etc).
However on launching DAZ today to start on my next project I can't see any content under the Shaping tab, unless I click on the background, when I get "Genesis INJ", "Genesis REM" etc, but when I select the Genesis figure - nothing.
After trying to solve the problem by following a tutorial, ensuring i wasn't doing something obviously wrong I also noticed some sub menus missing on the right hand side, under Parameters. There is no Actor, Hidden or Pose Controls header. I really don't know if this is somehow linked. I have included a screenshot if it helps.
DAZ is proving to be a welcome addition to my workflow, however I spend so much time trying to find missing content I never produce any work.
Please help one frustrated artist.
It looks as if all of your morphs are simply missing - their groups aren't in the Parameters pane either. What do you have in your \Data\DAZ 3D\Genesis\Base folder? Is there a Morphs folder, and does it have anything in it.
Hi Richard
Thanks for getting back to me.
I forgot to mention above that I am running OSX 10.8.2.
There are a few Morph folder, however the on I think I'm looking for is:
Documents/DAZ 3D/Studio/My Library/data/DAZ 3D/Genesis/Base/Morphs. Within the Morphs folder are three other folders which are:
DAZ 3D/base
Michael 4
I can guarantee no changes have been made to any of he folders, so as you can imagine I am confused as to why the content was there a week ago but not now.
I hope this helps Richard and look forward to you suggestions.
Thanks again
MarkPost edited by themarkcymru on
I've done a little more searching and under the Content Library tab I have found the FBM Morphs, but when I double click to apply to Genesis the morph isn't applied. I then remembered that the morph is base on a slider. Just gets more and more confusing...
Xandory Posts: 139
I'm posting here because I'm having the same trouble. Prior to 4.5 I had all my morphs, now suddenly most of RawArt's morphs and Evolution are missing, but not evolution muscularity. :/
If you have some morphs I think that's a different issue. Is it affecting just the Shaping pane? if so it should simply be a question of downloading an updated installer - DS4 didn't require that the region information be set for morph to show in the Shaping pane, but DS 4.5 does.
If you are seeing FBM .dsf files in the content library then you have some pathing oddities - they should be in the data folder, and the data folder should be hidden. What folders do you have selected as DAZ Studio Content Directories (and appearing under DAZ Studio Formats in the Content Library pane)?
Xandory Posts: 139
Definitely worth a try. Thanks Richard.
Hi Richard
I thought the most clear example of my directory would be to include a screenshot.
MarkDAZ-Studio-Formats-directory.jpg425 x 1326 - 98K
That's your issue - you are installing to My Library, which is correct, but you have the folder containing My Library selected as a content directory, which isn't. I suspect some of the other entries are wrong too, but you certainly need to right-click/control-click on the Studio folder to remove it, then right-click/control-click on DAZ Studio Formats, add directory, and select My Library - that should make your morphs load.
Hey Richard
You are currently my favourite person on the planet. Thank you so much.
Everything is now working as it should. Brilliant!!
You have made one Daz user very happy.
Does the same thing apply to the Studio3 folder? which has a content folder inside.
Thanks again Richard, you're a star.
Mark :cheese:
Glad to have helped.
Yes, it would be the Content folder and not the Studio 3 folder that you'd want selected.
Thanks again Richard.
Seriously, much appreciated.
Seeing as I am receiving much better quality advice here from you Richard, I just thought I'd ask for a little more.
I've just installed Stonemason (Arch & Castle Ruins) into My Library, however it doen't appear under Smart Content.
I can find the modules under Content Library/My Library/Props/Stonemason.
I also installed into Studio 3/Props but still no luck.
First of all - what is the difference between My Library and Studio3?
Ny idea why my newly installed content doesn't appear under Smart Content, even though other content in that directory does appear?
Items will appear in Smart Content only if they include metadata - files in the \Runtime\Support folder. I suspect if you check the file list for those tiems you will find they don't have metadata.
You should not, by the way, install to a folder inside a content directory - if Studio 3 is the folder that appears in the Content Library then that's the folder you should install to. Not doing so is likely to stop the content from working as the library files give locations for geometry and textures relative to the folder they were installed to, and DS looks for them by taking those paths relative to the listed content directories - so if the install folder doesn't match one of the listed content directories the component files won't be found. The actual name of the folder you install to - My Library, or Studio 3, or Content - doesn't matter as long as it's a folder listed in DS as a content directory (you should, though, make sure you don't have nested content directories - a folder, and a folder inside that, selected as content directories - as that will potentially confuse DS when saving).
Hi Richard
Again thank you so much for helping me out.
Things make so much sense when they are explained properly by someone who know what their talking about.
You're spot on about the Runtime/Support folder, there is not metadata for the prop content I mentioned I installed. Thanks!
Under Users/me/documents/DAZ 3D there are three folders:CMS, Studio and Studio3. Inside Studio is a folder called My Library, which is the folder I select when installing content from DAZ Studio store. Inside the Studio3 folder are two folders called: content and data. I suppose I could install content to the content folder.
If I remember correctly some content I installed created these directories. I certainly didn't create them, as you can probably tell, I don't know what I'm doing when installing content. Well I do now thanks to your help.
Another thing I've noticed in DAZ is that under Content Library some of the directories are highlighted in blue. I am assuming these items are the ones that will appear in Smart Content, as the particular content I mentioned having issues with in my prevous post is not highlighted in blue.
I have also duplicated the My Libray and Studio3 folders to an external HD as I really don't want to keep adding content to my SSD which has all my apps and OS installed. I included the external HD by right clicking on the directory window under Content Library inside DAZ and selected "Add a Base Directory". However I haven't been brave enough to remove the original mapped directory.
Do you think I should just keep installing content to the Users/me/Documents/DAZ 3D folder or could I install to the external HD?
Sorry about going on Richard and thank you so much for sticking with me.
The blue folders are those that have new content in them - DS can see content as new only if it has metadata, so they are in this case indicating folders with Smart Content but once you've loaded the content (or told DS to mark everything seen) they will stop being blue (until you add more new content).
The \Studio 3\Content folder was the default content directory for DS3, just as Studio\My Library is for DS4. I guess something you installed either contained those folders in the zip or defaulted to that path instead of reading the last used path from other installers (that's an issue with the different generations of installer - the old ones don't know about the settings stored by the new). Although it doesn't matter which you use, as long as it's only one of them (using both Studio 3 and Content would be an example of nested content directories) it sounds as if there is only the data folder in the Studio 3 folder, so if the Content folder has additional files I'd drag the Data folder into that (and agree to merge the folder when Windows asks you - this isn't, by the way, safe on a Mac) and then change the list of Content Library folders to use Content instead of Studio 3. Of course if there's nothing much in the Content folder either you could simply merge the whole lot into the Studio folder and have only one directory - that's up to you.
You can install directly to the external drive if you like - several people do, and although I don't my content is on a separate internal drive from my documents and applications.
Thanks yet again Richard.
Because the installers drop files in various folders I suppose my best bet is to go through the the Studio3 stuff and re-install the content into Studio/My Library, rather than try and copy files over. I can then delete the Studio3 folder.
Like you said I could leave it all as is now everything works just fine, but it just adds to the complication of trying to find stuff. Plus as you mentioned, anything nested could cause problems. It's a good thing I haven't installed tons of content.
Thanks for solving all my DAZ problems again Richard.
You won't believe this, but I'm back again.
Finally getting used to DAZ's way of filing. However I have one issue, which when resolved I think I'll be able to leave this forum alone for a while. LOL
After re-setting everything so I only had a studio folder and no Studio3 folder, everything was fine, but some content I installed called "Expressive for Genesis", which is a facial morphing pack. The problem is within Smart Content in DAZ the app has been duplicated three times. After removing the "Expressive for Genesis" files I ran a Reset Database command followed by a Re-Import Metadata, which cleared the above content, but when I re-installed "Expressive for Genesis" there were three duplicates inside DAZ, under Smart Content.
I'm pretty sure this is due to three duplicate executable files or something pointing to the same content, but I have no idea where to look, although I have tried (runtime/support).
Any idea where I can find them?
Sorry I forgot to include some screen shots.
The second image is within the Support folder under Runtime. I thought perhaps these were causing the problem.Screen_Shot_2012-11-26_at_21.02_.59_.png948 x 210 - 91KScreen_Shot_2012-11-26_at_19.48_.14_.png466 x 637 - 139KPost edited by themarkcymru on
Also just noticed .dsa and .duf files under the Expressive for Genesis folder in My Library, plus the png files are duplicated but with .dsa.
Could this be the problem?Screen_Shot_2012-11-26_at_21.12_.48_.png421 x 558 - 51K
OK I've worked it out. I stupidly installed Legacy, DSON and Poser versions. Told you I was getting used to the DAZ filing system.
Sorry to have wasted valuable forum space.
Heh, glad you figured it out.


text:
Images of Birds Found In New Caledonia
Index of Birds found on New Caledonia, with birding information and map
Below are photos of birds found in New Caledonia (endemics, vagrants and wintering populations). Each image is linked to the respective species page with additional information about them and more photos.
Please Note: The articles or images on this page are the sole property of the authors or photographers. Please contact them directly with respect to any copyright or licensing questions. Thank you.
The Avianweb strives to maintain accurate and up-to-date information; however, mistakes do happen. If you would like to correct or update any of the information, please send us an e-mail. THANK YOU!

subset: commoncrawl


text: Kate Moss co-stars with a flock of white doves in this, George Michael's latest music video. The supermodel drives in a car and looks bored, stands on a dance floor and looks bored, and tosses her hair around in black-and-white slo-mo and looks smolderingly bored. Moss says because of her age she "just missed" out on the taping of Michael's iconic, supermodel-filled "Freedom" video. Also, there is a zebra in here? The song is "White Light."


text:
Map Price
You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.
You have no obligation to purchase the product once you know the price. You can simply remove the item from your cart.
- Description
- HSS Spiral Drill Bits, 5.0mm
- Pack of 10 replacement bits for use with reusable Centrotec shank (493425)
- Precision-ground HSS steel stays sharp longer for precise hole drilling and a long service life
- Tip grind and flute design are ideal for drilling into wood, metal and plastics
- Full details
5mm replacement HSS Spiral Drill Bit designed to be used with the Centrotec shank. The Centrotec shank can be used with all three-jaw chucks for no-slip performance or in conjunction with Festool's Centrotec chuck system. With the Centrotec design there is a better transfer of force with no chance for bit slippage or marring of the drill bit. Reduce the weight of the drill by nearly ½ pound and the length by nearly 1-1/2" with the Centrotec system. Centrotec Spiral Drill Bit are all precision ground and polished to provide you with a compact and durable solution for drilling wood, metal and plastic. Manufactured from HSS steel, which is high quality steel that stays sharp longer. Economically packaged in 10 piece pack.
- Specifications
Search Weight Tags N/A Festool Compatibility C 18, CXS, PDC 18, T 18, TXS Application Masonry Is Manufacturer Set Yes Package Quantity 10 Unit of Measure Metric Bit Diameter (Metric) 5mm Bit Diameter No Impact Ready No Shank Type Centrotec Drill Bit Material High-Speed Steel Product Type Hammer Bit Specifications N/A Preorder Date N/A Product Special Message
Beat the 2018 Festool price increase! Order by Feb. 28th, 2018 to save $1.00. Details.
- Warranty
Accessories and/or attachments, including, but not limited to, saw blades, drill bits, router bits, sanding discs and apparel are excluded from the Festool warranty.
- You may also be interested in the following product(s)
WARNING: California residents, see information about Proposition 65.


text:
SEC hires Herb Vincent from LSU as associate commissioner for communications
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – The Southeastern Conference has hired LSU administrator Herb Vincent as associate commissioner for communications.
The SEC announced Vincent's hiring on Friday. Currently LSU's associate vice chancellor for University Relations and senior associate athletics director, he starts with the league in September.
SEC Commissioner Mike Slive says Vincent "brings a wealth of experience as well as energy and passion for the SEC."
Vincent previously worked on the SEC staff from 1986-87 as assistant director of public relations. He has worked at LSU from 1998-2000 and again in various roles since 2002. In between, he worked as vice president for communications for the College Sports Southeast regional cable network.
He oversees communications, marketing and promotions for LSU, is the primary liaison with LSU Sports Properties and the department administrator for baseball.


text:
Sherwood gutted after Tottenham cup defeat
Tottenham caretaker manager Tim Sherwood described his side's exit from the League Cup quarter-finals as a "major disappointment".
Taking charge of his first match after the departure of Portuguese coach Andre Villas-Boas, Sherwood's side lost 2-1 to West Ham at White Hart Lane despite taking the lead with 23 minutes left through Emmanuel Adebayor.
Goals in the last 10 minutes from Matt Jarvis and Modibo Maiga saw Sam Allardyce's side progress to the last four as Tottenham lost back-to-back home games against West Ham for the first time since 1966.
Speaking after the defeat, Sherwood told Sky Sports: "This is a major disappointment both for the boys and for myself and more importantly, for the football club.
"I think we need to defend better as a group. They (the players) need to recognise when to rest on the football.
"(I am) very disappointed. They got their breaks and that was it. We started the game very well.
"I thought we were in command of the game. They stuck at it and bombarded us and got us on the breaks."
Tottenham winger Andros Townsend limped off with a left hamstring injury in the 73rd minute and looks likely to be on the sidelines for the foreseeable future.
Asked if it was a bad injury, Sherwood said: "Looks like it. Looks like he's pulled up with his hamstring.
"It is a big disappointment for him and for everyone."
Sherwood also praised Adebayor after he scored in his first start of the season.
The Togo striker – who has not even been training with Tottenham's first-team at times in this campaign – volleyed home a Jermain Defoe cross to score his first Spurs goal since May.
"I think he did very well," he added.
"The unfortunate thing is that him and Danny Rose had to come off the field because (if I left them on) it would risk their fitness for a few weeks.
"I tried to drag it out as long as I could."


text:
According to a poster to the Cyclingnews.com forum: "For me, the finish of the 1988 Worlds springs to mind. It looked like cheating but it probably wasn't. A lot of people thought - at least at first - that Bauer had run Criquielion into the barrier deliberately. But then you only had to watch the way Bauer's whole thang collapsed to let Fondriest almost freewheel past to realise it was probably unintentional. It could have been a Hand of God moment but instead it was actually more like a 'I did not have sexual relations with that woman' moment."
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
No comments:
Post a Comment
Pappillon welcomes your comments and encourages your participation. However, in commenting, you agree that you will not:1) Post material that infringes on the rights of any third party, including intellectual property, privacy or publicity rights. 2) Post material that is unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, abusive, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to any other person or entity as determined by Pappillon in its sole discretion. 3) Impersonate another person.
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Search results for: Details Of Madanapalli
Details Of Madanapalli
Sheet Metal Stamping (Rating: 4) , Votes:Details about various methods and techniques used in metal forming engineering including details about metal machining.http://www.metalstampingdies.comCategory: Directory/Science/Engineering
Apartments in Dubai, Dubai hotels (Rating: 12) , Votes:Offers property listings for Dubai furnished apartments, vacation villa rentals and Hotels in Dubai. Includes property details, booking details and customer Reviews as well as service contacts.http://www.dubaishortstay.com/
Online Source for Everything Stencil (Rating: 6) , Votes:Offers help with any decorative painting project-from walls to t-shirts.http://www.all-about-stencils.comCategory: Directory/Arts & Humanities/Crafts
Dubai Hotel Apartments - Apartments in Dubai (Rating: 13) , Votes:Offers property listings for furnished apartments and vacation villa rentals in Dubai. Includes property details, booking details, and customer service contacts.http://www.dubaiapartments.biz
Cyprus villas (Rating: 6) , Votes:Offer's a unique hand selected holiday villas and holiday apartments in all over Cyprus.http://www.villasrentcyprus.co.ukCategory: Directory/Middle East/Cyprus
AccuLife Insurance (Rating: 3) , Votes:Providing an online resource for comparing insurance companies that offer a variety of life insurance policies within the United States. Contains policy details, frequently asked questions, and information request form.http://www.acculifeinsurance.com/
Love Quotes (Rating: 2) , Votes:Features love quotes that are regularly updated. Also offers details about online dating services, love coaches, florists, gift shops, and more.http://www.love-quotes.caCategory: Directory/People & Society/Romance
AHealthInsuranceQuotes: Cheap Health Insurance (Rating: 0) , Votes:Learn more about disability, life, and medical insurance packages available from various insurance brokers throughout the United States. Includes company information, sales lead service details, and frequently asked questions.http://www.ahealthinsurancequotes.com/
Motorized Wheelchairs (Rating: 2) , Votes:Mobility scooters and motorized wheelchairs from The SCOOTER Store. We offer the best options for those with limited mobility. Check out our website for more details.http://www.thescooterstore.com/products/powerchairs.asp
AffordableLifeInsurance: Shop Life Insurance Rate (Rating: 1) , Votes:Assisting customers in protecting assets, family, and finances after they die by providing aid in locating insurance agents to suit their individual circumstances. Includes health, life, and disability insurance policy details.http://www.affordable-life-insurance.com/
Q4 - Car Insurance Price Comparison (Rating: 5) , Votes:Fill in your details once to compare hundreds of car insurance schemes from multiple insurance brokers.http://www.q4.com/
Call Brighton (Rating: 11) , Votes:Easy to use local business directory for the Brighton & Hove community. Local companies can submit their business details and add images and list products.http://www.callbrighton.com
GlaxoSmithKline (Rating: 6) , Votes:Find information on GlaxoSmithKline online at GSK.com, giving details on GSK's responsibility, research and development and commitment to the community.http://www.gsk.comCategory: Directory/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Home Tuition (Rating: 0) , Votes:Welcome to House Tutor Home Tuition Services! We are growing very fast. Tutors are signing up daily into our database of 1000 home tutors. If you are looking for a home tuition tutor for your child and you would like to discuss all matters like fees and timing you can do so via our online chat platform. All our home tutors are very responsive and will reply you within 24hrs.http://www.housetutor.com.sgCategory: Directory/Asia/Singapore
LifeInsuranceTechnology: Life Insurance Comparison (Rating: 0) , Votes:Compare whole, second-to-die, and variable life insurance policies offered by an assortment of companies in the United States. Contains service benefits, insurance calculator, and sales lead program details.http://www.lifeinsurancetechnology.com/
ADisabilityInsuranceQuote: Disability Insurance (Rating: 0) , Votes:Enabling consumers to find, compare, and purchase disability insurance plans from many companies, all in one place. Contains service details, quote request form, and disability statistics.http://www.adisabilityinsurancequote.com/
1st Insurance Quotes (Rating: 1) , Votes:United States company offering life insurance quotes and resource to assist customers find the right policy and rate for individual needs. Contains details on health, auto, and annuity quotes.http://www.1stinsurancequotes.com/
Property rentals in London (Rating: 5) , Votes:Place property rental adverts free, Landlord/agent then pay 1 months subscription to get responding homeseekers contact details. The site is aimed at the London, Uk real estate rental market.http://www.rent-a-flat-in-london.co.ukCategory: Directory/Europe/United Kingdom/London
AccuTerm: Term Life Insurance (Rating: 2) , Votes:Features real-time insurance quoting, classification, and lead tracking technology to assist people in locating insurance agents in their area. Provides service details, life insurance calculator, and frequently asked questions.http://www.accuterm.com/
Search Engine Optimization Companies (Rating: 3) , Votes:Find search engine optimization service providers with company details in one place. SEO service providers can list their company profile easily.http://www.findseos.com
SGIO Car Insurance (Rating: 0) , Votes:SGIO offers Car Insurance, Motor Insurance, Health Insurance, Travel Insurance and more to Western Australian residents. Find policy details and quotes online.http://www.sgio.com.au/car-insurance/index.shtml
Long Term Care Insurance Quotes (Rating: 0) , Votes:Acquire a long term care insurance policy to suit individual needs with the help of this online comparative resource. Contains service details, glossary, and sales lead program information.http://www.long-term-care-insurance-quote.com/
Cadre Building - Memphis Party & Event Venue (Rating: 0) , Votes:Located in downtown Memphis, TN, the Cadre Building is a building full of rich history and architectural details perfect for events and parties.http://www.cadrebuilding.com/Category: Directory/Arts & Humanities/Events
1000+ SE Friendly Directories (Rating: 64) , Votes:Directory Critic is a free SEO friendly directory list, directory rating, directory submission tracking and info site. Directory Critic gives webmasters a chance to rate web directories based on their experiences. Offers details like backlinks, PR and indexed pages.http://www.directorycritic.com
Restaurants Guide (Rating: 4) , Votes:The kemp group provides restaurant guide for various types of restaurants in America. The list of restaurants are categorised in city names and the type of restaurants.http://www.thekempgroup.comCategory: Directory/Shopping/Food & Drink
Compare Broadband - Choose ISP (Rating: 9) , Votes:Compare broadband and bundle Internet service providers with Choose ISP. Offers service reviews, availability coverage, consumer guides and news.http://www.chooseisp.co.uk
OneSmallPayment: Debt Consolidation Services (Rating: 0) , Votes:Information portal for learning about debt consolidation services available throughout the United States. Browse service listings, consolidation loan details, and credit counseling information.http://www.onesmallpayment.com/
1stDebtConsolidationLoans: Debt Consolidation Help (Rating: 0) , Votes:Helping US residents become debt free by providing informational resources pertaining to consolidation loans, bankruptcy, and credit counseling. Browse medical, mortgage, and tax debt details.http://www.1st-debt-consolidation-loans.com/
Advanced House Plans (Rating: 4) , Votes:Advanced House Plans offers architectural sketches of house floor plans online. Each design is uniquely crafted and custom made. Call today for details!http://www.advancedhouseplans.com/Category: Directory/Arts & Humanities/Architecture
Carbase - Used Cars Bristol (Rating: 1) , Votes:Carbase.biz has 500 used cars for sale in Weston-super-Mare and the Bristol area. From Vauxhall's to Audi's we also offer a range of flexible finance deals, visit us today for more details!http://www.carbase.biz/
Wedding Row GrandStrand (Rating: 0) , Votes:Myrtle Beach area wedding resource for elegant, innovative weddings, along with customized posh details.http://www.weddingrowgrandstrand.com/Category: Directory/Shopping/Weddings
Compare DVD Rental - ChooseDVDRental (Rating: 116) , Votes:Compare DVD rental services and game rental. Includes independent reviews, user ratings, comprehensive search and comparison tools, latest news and frequently asked questions.http://www.choosedvdrental.co.ukCategory: Directory/Shopping/Entertainment
Travel Insurance (Rating: 0) , Votes:Travel Insurance Direct offer great value travel insurance for travellers seeking domestic or international travel insurance. Over 400 customer awards from product reviews.http://www.travelinsurancedirect.com.au/easy-guide-to-travel-insurance/discount-travel-insurance
Excel 2003 training (Rating: 4) , Votes:Excel 2003 training courses provided by Activia at your offices UK wide or at our training centres in London, Basingstoke, Birmingham, Berkshire and Buckinghamshire.http://www.activia.co.uk/training/course-details.asp?id=ATMSXL341
Acton Mobile - Mobile Office & Construction Trailers (Rating: 20) , Votes:Acton Mobile Industries specializes in designing mobile office trailers, construction trailers and commercial modular buildings. It is a leader in building portable buildings and meeting temporary / mobile workspace requirements.http://www.actonmobile.comCategory: Directory/Business/B2B/Construction
Eiger Systems - IBAN and BICS Data Validation (Rating: 108) , Votes:Find bank account validation software from Eiger Systems. BANK WIZARD is is Europe's leading data validation solution providing validation for bank account details. Eiger Systems' BANK WIZARD solution validates sort codes, account numbers, BIC and IBANs prior to submission to an automated clearing service or bank.http://www.eiger.co.ukCategory: Directory/Business/B2B
Sell and rent back property services (Rating: 2) , Votes:Services for UK property owners to sell and then rent back their house, flat or other property. Full details of how the service works along and contact information is published on the website.http://www.repaymortgage.co.uk/Category: Directory/Business/Real Estate
Bikesure Insurance Services (Rating: 2) , Votes:Bikesure are the motorbike insurance specialists based in Norfolk, UK. They insure a wide range of motorcycles including mopeds, scooters and quad bikes.http://www.bikesure.co.uk
Solar Panel Installers (Rating: 0) , Votes:Find solar panel installers in your area, offering solar panels installation companies and suppliers for photovoltaic PV solar panel energy services.http://www.findsolarpanelinstallers.co.uk/Category: Directory/Home & Garden/Home Improvement
Big Web Links (Rating: 2) , Votes:Web directory with the unique concept of listings being sorted by dollar amount submitted, offering complete control over listing placement. The top 10 listings are also shown on the homepage and top 20 on the top links page.http://www.bigweblinks.com
Computer Quote Insurance (Rating: 13) , Votes:Offers cheap car insurance quotes plus breakdown cover, life insurance and travel insurance available online. Services provided by branch, by phone or online, which saves up to 15%.http://www.computerquoteinsurance.com
Hairline Illusions - Full lace front wigs (Rating: 11) , Votes:Matrix superior to lace front wigs. Extravagant luxury for a chosen few when only the best will do.http://www.hairlineillusions.com/Category: Directory/Shopping/General Merchandise
Property Rental Directory for the UK - Rentright (Rating: 7) , Votes:Letting Agents upload houses and flats for rent on a daily basis. Send property specific emails direct to the advertising agents or email all letting agents in the town where you are looking to rent a property. Use the RRPI to find the average rental prices of properties throughout the UK.http://www.rentright.co.ukCategory: Directory/Business/Real Estate
Caribbean Travel Vacation Guide (Rating: 18) , Votes:Offers helpful travel information and business directory listings of companies registered in the Cayman Islands. Find details on Grand Cayman hotels, resorts, tourism & offshore banking. Located in the northwestern Caribbean, Cayman is a popular scuba diving and financial destination.http://www.gocayman.ky
Affordable and Fun Yacht Charters in Miami and Fort Lauderdale (Rating: 34) , Votes:Yacht Charters in Miami offers day Yacht Charters, Boat Rentals, Charter Boats in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Affordable daily charters starting at $1200. Experience Miami on the water aboard your private crewed luxury yacht. Online Internet Specials available.http://www.yachtchartersinmiami.comCategory: Directory/North America/Florida
MMOBUX - Price Comparison for MMORPG Currencies (Rating: 8) , Votes:MMOBUX is a price comparison site for MMORPG currencies. It spiders and displays prices for EVE Online ISK, LotRO Gold and other MMOs. Sorted by price, buyers can access a list of sellers and also see the ratings that other buyers gave them.http://www.mmobux.com/Category: Directory/Entertainment/Games
Car Rentals in Romania - Toyota (Rating: 4) , Votes:In Front Cars is the only car rental company in Romania specialized in renting Toyota cars. By choosing a Toyota, clients will benefit from a free-of-charge mobile phone, a SIM card with conversation minutes included and free-of-charge accident insurance and luggage theft insurance. Moreover, the clients can opt for the rental of gadgets which can make the travel easier: GPS, radar detector or child safety seat.http://www.rentromania.ro
Related searches:
Webotopia provides a business directory designed to promote Details Of Madanapalli companies, products and services whilst helping it's users find the Details Of Madanapalli information they need. Webotopia business directory, with the help of it's dedicated support specialists and reviewers, enables delivery of Details Of Madanapalli quality content, excellent customer support as well as value added services such as content publishing and press releases for it's users.


text:
Pumped-up radio telescope seeks new moniker
Public help sought for unimaginative boffins
The prosaically named Very Large Array radio-telescope installation is getting a substantial upgrade – and the boffins who tend it have decided that it needs a new name to go with its formidable facelift.
The Very Large Array – or VLA, for short – is a group of 27 radio antennas located in the desert about 50 miles west of Socorro, New Mexico, operated by the National Radio Astronomy Observatory (NRAO).
The VLA is VL, indeed. Each antenna is 25 meters in diameter, and weighs approximately 230 tons. The array operates as an interferometer, effectively increasing each dishes resolving power through the interactions of the antennas, which can be moved into different configurations ranging from tightly packed to as far as 13 miles from the center of the three-spoke setup.
The first antenna was installed in 1975, and the complex as a whole was dedicated in 1980. Since that time, of course, massive changes in computing and electronics have made the VLA's original equipment somewhat quaint, to put it kindly.
An upgrade was clearly needed, and a two-phase project was proposed. Phase I, the "Ultrasensitive Array" (PDF), focused on the upgrading the capabilities of the existing array's infrastucture. Substantial components of the new equipment was fired up this March, with the full panoply expected to be up and running next year.
If, by the way, you're concerned about the competition – or, for that matter, duplicative efforts and funding – of the upgraded VLA with NRAO's immense ALMA telescope now coming online in Chile's Atacama desert, there's nothing to worry about. ALMA will only cover the frequency range between 30 and 950 gigahertz, "where thermal emission processes are dominant", the NRAO explains, while the upgraded VLA will cover the frequencies between 1 and 50 gigahertz.
A proposed Phase II, originally dubbed the "New Mexico Array", would add ten more dishes, some as far away from the core cluster as 350 kilometers, thus greatly increasing the array's resolution. Funding for Phase II is still up in the air.
But even with the $98m Phase I being the only upgrade, the capabilities of the VLA are greatly increased, with bandwith being 80 times greater, spectral resolution improved by a factor of over 1,600 times, and a vast – ahem – array of other enhancements.
Such improvements are transforming the VLA into an entirely new instrument, even though it's based on the same physical infrastructure. A new instrument needs a new name, and – boffins being boffins – the upgrade was to be named the Expanded Very Large Array.
Some bright light at the National Radio Astronomy Observatory, however, apparently decided that it might be time for a entirely new name, one with a bit more pizzazz – and, not incidentally, one which might bring a bit more love and funding to the installation.
And so the public at large is now requested to submit suggestions, with the winner to be announced on January 10, 2012. "You may," the NRAO helpfully instructs, "enter a free-form name, or a word or phrase to come as a prefix before 'Very Large Array,' or both."
We can only assume that Reg readers can come up with something snappier than Expanded Very Large Array. Don't dawdle, though: "Entries will be accepted until 23:59 EST on December 1, 2011," the NRAO release notes with scientific precision. ®
It might also be time for the folks at the European Southern observatory to poll their fans for a new, less thud-like name for the European Extremely Large Telescope.
Sponsored: Becoming a Pragmatic Security Leader


text:
Kind of funny, kind of not.
Credit: Tom Tomorrow
27 February 2007
It's Funny 'Cuz It's True
Posted by shadowfax at 11:08 AM
5 comments:
Is "kind of funny, kind of not" a real expression? Pat & I use it all the time. Did Jay invent it? I kind of thought he did.ReplyDelete
I think it is a Foster-House-ism, though the exact origin is obscure to me.ReplyDelete
It still makes me laugh, and satisfies my need for simple irony.
Fake names--never thought of that, heh! Wouldn't work here in Podunk, though, because everybody knows your name...ReplyDelete
- Anonymous2/27/2007 8:57 PM
An if this Cartoon was in Canada they could put him on a list to have his nose replanted in 2-3 years.ReplyDelete
At least he would get it eventually.ReplyDelete
Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)


text:
Show catalogue record
Arthur's Minstrel Bones
Late 1890s
Arthur Knighting owned these 'bones'
which were actually wooden clappers
that he played between his fingers.
Arthur performed songs
with the popular London group,
the Moore and Burgess Minstrels.
Groups like this
would rub their faces with burnt cork
and pretend to be black.
They sang songs that imitated
African American plantation workers.
Arthur's son, Dennis Fane Knighting
0 mins 0 secs
Arthur's son, Dennis Fane Knighting
Dennis remembers his father's singing:
"My father had an extremely good voice
and his voice didn't break
until he was 19 years of age.
He was the chief choirboy
at the Brompton Oratory,
and he also had a part
in the Moore and Burgess Minstrels.
They were dressed as minstrels.
Their faces were blackened with cork
and my father had a uniform
which consisted of a wig,
which was more like a bonnet,
a hat, a red waistcoat with gold braid,
a yellow scarf, and a frock coat
with black trousers and patent shoes.
The instruments that they used
were mainly banjos, tambourines,
and what was known as 'bones',
or clappers,
two in each hand,
they were played between the fingers.
It was nearly all vocal,
with a certain amount of step dancing.
But the main thing was their voices
and the band.
Everybody knew
the Moore and Burgess Minstrels."
Minstrel Shows
Minstrel singing started
in the United States of America
when black people were still slaves.
Minstrel shows involved white men
imitating the singing and dancing style
of black musicians.
Nowadays this seems shocking,
but in the 1800s
minstrel shows were very popular
in the USA and England.
By 1900
most of the shows had stopped
but racism towards black musicians
continued for a long time afterwards.
Find out more
To find out more about leisure
and entertainment in Croydon in the
1890s you can visit the Research Room.
The Research Room is on the
lower ground floor of the Clocktower,
It is open Tuesday-Saturday


text:
Contact Us
To find out more information about programs or events at CPCC, or to get an answer to your questions you can contact CPCC using one of the following.
Customer Service
For general questions about CPCC or to be directed to a specific department contact the CPCC customer service center.
- Information Request Form
Corporate and Continuing Education
For questions related to our corporate and continuing education program contact the Corporate and Continuing Education customer service center.
- 704.330.4223
- Customer Service
ITS Helpdesk
For technical support contact the ITS Helpdesk.
- 704.330.5000
- ITS Website
Staff Directory
To locate an individual employee or department visit the CPCC online Faculty - Staff Directory.
Mailing address
Central Piedmont Community College
P.O. Box 35009
Charlotte, NC 28235-5009


text:
Event Coverage
FASHION WEEK: How to Rock a Chic Pony as Seen at Trina Turk
For Trina Turk's AW '13 collection seen at New York's Merceds Benz Fashion Week, Martin-Christopher Harper for Cutler/Redken created a style to go along with Turk's "California bohemian chic" inspiration.
"I wanted to channel Marisa Berenson and Jane Forth, the 1960s and 1970s Harper's Bazaar and Vogue cover models, and felt a simple, chic low ponytail was very wearable on and off the runway."
To create the look:
1. Spray damp hair with Redken Clear Moisture Instant Polishing Prep Leave-In Cutting and Detangling Lotion, followed by Cutler Specialist Volumizing Spray and brush hair throughout.
2. Create a center part and blow dry straight with a paddle brush.
3. While grabbing hair into a low ponytail, tilt head slightly forward so that the hair sits slightly over the ears and secure with a hair tie at the nape of the neck, right at the occipital bone.
4. Wrap a small section of hair around the hair tie and secure with a bobby pin.
5. Spray hair all over with Redken Forceful 23 Super Strength Finishing Spray followed by Redken Control Addict 28 High Control Hairspray to keep the style in place.


text:
Feb. 8, 2008
LOS ANGELES, Calif. - The UC Santa Barbara softball team failed to overcome Nevada, falling 5-4 on Friday afternoon in its season-opening game at the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament being held at UCLA this weekend.
With the loss, the Gauchos open the season at 0-1 while Nevada improves to 1-1 overall. The Gauchos continue to lead the all-time series against the Wolf Pack, 5-4.
Sophomore pitcher Lindsey Correa took the loss after pitching a complete seven innings and allowing five earned runs on four hits with five strikeouts and six walks. Nevada pitcher Katie Holverson picked up the win after allowing just one earned run on seven hits with two walks and a game-high nine strikeouts.
Junior Tiffany Wright went 1-for-3 at the plate for the Gauchos with two RBI, while senior Tisha Duran was 1-for-4 with a home run.
Correa got the game off on the right foot as she struck out the first two Nevada batters looking and retired the third on a ground out to second base. At the bottom of the first, sophomore Jessica Ziegler singled to first base with one out to post the first Gaucho hit of the season. The next two batters were retired in order to end the first with a 0-0 tie.
After walking the first two batters in the second, Correa and the Gauchos escaped the inning without any Nevada hits or runs, preserving the 0-0 deadlock. Freshman Jessica Beristianos singled to right field with one out and then stole second, but the next two Gauchos went down in order to end the inning scoreless.
Nevada's Kristin Stith earned a walk to open the third inning and then stole second. A single to left field from teammate Tyler Schafer sent Stith home for the first run of the game.
The Gauchos responded at the bottom of the third as junior Nicole Churnock led-off with a walk. Christine Ramos was able to reach on a Wolf Pack error during a bunt to put two runners on. Ziegler laid down a sacrifice bunt of her own advancing both runners to scoring position. A single from Tiffany Wright two plays later drove both Churnock and Ramos home for a 2-1 Gaucho lead.
Nevada would not stay behind for long as a RBI single to center field from Sam Bias tied the game at 2-2 in the fourth inning. The next inning and a half remained scoreless before a homer to left field from Kelsey Starr with two runners on-base put Nevada ahead 5-2 at the top of the fifth.
Duran responded with a homerun of her own at the bottom of the inning to cut the deficit to just two runs. At the top of the seventh, UCSB took the three Nevada batters down in order. With two outs in the bottom, Ziegler earned a walk before freshman Katie McWhirter singled to left field. A pitch hit Wright, loading the bases. An error by the Nevada shortstop allowed Duran to reach first and brought home Ziegler, unearned. The next Gaucho batter popped up to third base leaving three runners stranded and ending the game. The final score was 5-4 for Nevada.
UCSB will play No. 5 Oklahoma in Friday's nightcap before finishing action at the Stacy Winsberg Memorial Tournament on Saturday with games against Santa Clara and host No. 14 UCLA.


text:
Save 10% on pillows when you spend $50 or more! Use this code!
Save 10% on mugs when you spend $25 or more! Use this code at checkout!
Colourful acrylic portrait of a young woman with a heart shaped face.
This sturdy white, glossy ceramic mug is an essential to your cupboard. This brawny version of ceramic mugs shows it™s true colors with quality assurance to withstand heat in the microwave and put it through the dishwasher as many times as you like, the quality will not be altered.


text:
January 30, 2011
One of the best crowds in years turned out for the Annual Alumni Basketball game. Wabash legend Josh Estelle '00 was inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame during the halftime of the varsity match against Kenyon College and that ceremony, plus the chance to see Josh play in the alumni game, was a draw.
After the game, on of the players mentioned that it got "serious" with about 10 minutes to play in the second half. That shouldn't surprise anyone and he was only mildly surprised, mostly at the quick change in ace. "Wabash Always Fights" and these guys are all competitors to the core explains it, we think.
Can these guys still play? Bet your life. And are they still "into" Wabash basketball? Summed up best by Josh Estelle '00 on his acceptance talk. "Let's get off this court so we can get on to another Wabash victory"
For more photos, click here.
Photo top: Wabash legend Josh Estelle '00 driving in the first half.
Photo right: Theo Johnson '98 guards Joe DesJean '03


text:
Mark Sanchez Will Start for the Jets
Greg McElroy has a concussion and will be replaced by Mark Sanchez as the New York Jets' starting quarterback in the season finale at Buffalo on Sunday.
Coach Rex Ryan says Thursday that McElroy, preparing to make his second NFL start in place of the benched Sanchez, was lifting weights and had headaches. He went to the team's training staff and then revealed he was suffering concussion-like symptoms after being sacked 11 times in the Jets' 27-17 loss to San Diego last Sunday.
Ryan says he chose to start Sanchez over Tim Tebow because the team has just two practices and a walkthrough to prepare before the game and he feels "more comfortable" with Sanchez. Sanchez was benched after turning the ball over five times at Tennessee on Dec. 17.
Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.


text:
Juror Tom Hanks Leads To Mistrial Request and Reduced Charge
Last week, Academy Award winning actor Tom Hanks reported for jury duty, being assigned to a domestic assault case that ended today in a reduced sentence indirectly because of Hanks.
As the proceedings wrapped on Tuesday, the prosecution revealed that another attorney from the Los Angeles City Attorney's Office had improperly interacted with Tom Hanks outside of the courtroom, thanking Hanks for doing his civic duty. As a result, defense attorney Andrew Flier requested a mistrial, citing prosecutorial misconduct. In a mistrial hearing held earlier today, both the defense and prosecution agreed to a lesser charge, disturbing the peace and a $150 fine. Under the original charge of domestic assault, Flier's client was facing a one-year prison sentence.
Flier admitted that he was initially concerned about a star of Hanks' caliber being on the jury,
"I think because of his celebrity status and because of his personality, I think (the jury) would have followed him."
However, after the preliminary interview with Hanks, Flier felt that Hanks was going to be a fair and balanced juror, adding that Hanks made no effort to try to get out of jury duty. Flier also noted that Hanks' presence on the jury lead to slight disturbances with press and fans trying to get pictures of Hanks outside the courthouse, to which Hanks was reportedly smiling and welcoming to everyone. Flier admitted that he had no idea how Hanks would have voted had the trial reached the deliberation phase, saying that Hanks never revealed his voting intention to either attorney team, only telling them, 'I was going to vote the way of justice.'
The Los Angeles City Attorney's office has confirmed the interaction with Hanks, saying the attorney's actions will be under review.
via CNN


text:
iCam allows you to remotely monitor up to 12 live video and audio webcam feeds from your Android device over WiFi and EDGE/3G/4G/LTE. iCam has been featured on the Today Show, CNN, and Good Morning America - http://skjm.com/news. phpPopular uses include baby monitor, pet cam, nanny cam, spy cam, and security camera. Record and playback Motion Events and Receive Notifications on your Android device when Motion is Detected by your iCamSource (s) - Visit http://skjm.com/icam/vid. php for video demonstrations. Please note that to use iCam you will also need to download the free iCamSource software from http://skjm.com/icam/The iCamSource software supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac OS X 10. 4 and later. iCam users also have access to iCamWeb, allowing them to connect to their iCamSource (s) from most any modern, Java-enabled web browser : http://skjm.com/icam/web/NOTICE: If you are ever having issues please contact support instead of just leaving a bad review as we have no way of contacting you to help resolve your problem. Thanks. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSQ : What do I need to do to setup and use iCam and iCamSource? A : The steps are:1) Download iCam to your Android device and the iCamSource to your computer. 2) Start the iCamSource, and choose your USB / FireWire / Built-In webcam from the Video and Audio drop-down lists. If you are connecting to an Ethernet / Wi-Fi camera, simply enter the camera's MJPEG/JPEG URL along with the camera's login and password. 3) Enter a Login and Password of your choosing (no need to register or create an account, but make sure they are not easily guessed), and click the Start button. iCamSource is now setup and running. 4) Start iCam on your Android device and enter the same Login and Password from Step 3. 5) Tap Done. iCam is now setup and running, and should connect to the iCamSource running on your computer. Tap a video thumbnail to Zoom In, press Back to Zoom Out. Repeat Steps 2 & 3 for any additional computers and Steps 4 & 5 for any additional Android devices, being sure to use the same Login and Password for all of them. Visit the "Getting Started" section of the iCam Help pages for more information: http://skjm.com/icam/help/Q : Do I have to configure my firewall or router or know what my IP address is to use iCam? A : Nope. In most situations, things should "just work" unless your network is particularly complex or restricted. If you do have problems getting things to work, please be sure to either Contact Support or visit the Discussion Forum. Q : Does this work if iCam is connected via EDGE or 3G or a different WiFi network than the iCamSource? A : Yes. Q : What types of cameras does the iCamSource support? A : The iCamSource currently supports any Built-In, FireWire or USB webcam supported by Windows XP/Vista or OS X 10. 4 (Tiger) and later. It also supports FireWire-connected DV cameras on OS X 10. 5 (Leopard) and later. Video-only support is also available for most MJPEG/JPEG-compatible WiFi and Ethernet network IP webcams. MPEG-4 and h. 264 devices are not supported. Q : Is iCam "peer-to-peer" or are the audio & video sent through your servers? A : Yes, iCam is a "peer-to-peer" application. The iCamSource sends its audio & video directly to iCam, and nothing is ever sent through our servers. Q : Can anyone else connect to my iCamSource and view my webcam? A : The only way that someone can connect to your iCamSource is if they know your iCam Login and Password, just like every other account you have on the Internet. In addition, your iCam Login and Password are never sent to our servers, so your video feeds are able to be kept completely private.
|Operating System


text: Talent Show 2015. Photo by Mary Campbell Photography. Connect. Learn. Lead. The Office of Student Involvement and Leadership advises and oversees SPU's student organizations and supports transitions for students, including Orientation and commuter programming. Want to get involved? Join or lead a club — there are more than 50 on campus to choose from! Get involved with a student organization, or work in the Student Union Building. Explore resources to plan and publicize your on-campus event. Check out what events are being put on by student groups. For more information on any of these opportunities, contact the Office of Student Involvement and Leadership at email@example.com or stop by our office on the second floor of the Student Union Building. On campus, visit Unicom for information on campus events, or to take advantage of student services available to all SPU undergrads Meet the Student Involvement and Leadership staff.


text:
Vikings To Wrap Up Preseason Thursday Night At Metrodome
The Vikings will wrap up the preseason portion of their 2013 schedule with a game Thursday night against the Tennessee Titans at the Metrodome in Minneapolis.
Head coach Leslie Frazier has said that most starters will not see any action in the preseason finale, but added that it is a very important game for the players on the roster bubble.
Thursday's game kicks off at 7 pm and can be heard on AM 1240 WJON with pregame coverage beginning at 6 pm.


text:
As activists, professionals, artists, and intellectuals, Jewish feminists have shaped every aspect of American life. Drawing on the insights of feminism, they have also transformed the Jewish community.
In this online exhibit, you will discover the powerful contributions of Jewish feminists through their own words and historical artifacts.
Browse the Collection
Follow the timeline from the resurgence of the feminist movement in the 1960s through the end of the 20th century. Travel through four decades of feminism's Second Wave, during which Jewish feminists worked to transform American society and Jewish life in America. Learn about historic moments and events in the feminist revolution from the personal artifacts and stories of key activists.
How to cite this page
Jewish Women's Archive. "Feminism." (Viewed on March 26, 2019) <https://jwa.org/feminism>.


text:
Monday, August 27, 2007
4 comments:
Hi Bob,
Hope you're having lots of fun. I'm jealous.
- Mon Aug 27, 11:29:00 AM
Hi Bob
I enjoyed reading your latest blog.
I was wondering why I haven't heard from you.----Lizzie
- Mon Aug 27, 07:21:00 PM
- daughter1 said...
Aren't you back to school yet??
- Mon Aug 27, 09:40:00 PM
- Bob Kramp said...
Thanks folks for you comments and encouragement. Incidentally, I can only post up to 1000 characters via my Cell phone. But I can come back and edit the blogs later when I get to a regular Internet connection like I'm doing here at Clearfield Public Library. Today (Tuesday, 28 Aug 07), I'm going back to Philipsburg to the Dahlgrin's Funeral Home to look up some mortuary records. Coincidentally, the Funeral Home might be in one of the homes formerly owned by the Hartley family; depends on which of the 4 corners on which the Hartley's lived- a search of old city directories might solve that problem, or someone at Funeral Home might remember.
- Tue Aug 28, 11:58:00 AM


text:
|Send News. Want a reply? Read this. More in the FAQ. News Forum - All Forums - Mobile - PDA - RSS Headlines Twitter
Epic Announces Epic China Outsourcing Division recaps a talk at the Tokyo Games Show by Epic's Jay Wilbur in which he comments on Japan's reluctance to embrace middleware for game development and reveals Epic Games China and plans to shanghai some jobs to Shanghai as part of this new outsourcing division in an effort at controlling costs:
Copyright © 1996-2019 Stephen Heaslip. All rights reserved.
All trademarks are properties of their respective owners.
Privacy Policy. Manage Cookie Settings.
News CGI copyright © 1999-2019 James "furn" Furness &
Blue's News.
All rights reserved.
Chatbear v1.4.0/blue++: Page generated 25 March 2019, 18:28.
Chatbear Announcements.


text:
March 20, 2009
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - The Bulldog women's track and field team is ready to open the outdoor track and field season this weekend at the University of California-Irvine Invitational. The Bulldogs, who have spent spring break training in the warmth of southern California, will have one last chance to run in the favorable weather at the meet which will take place on Friday and Saturday, before retuning to New Haven. The Invitational is the start of an outdoor season that will conclude with the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships on June 10-13 in Fayetteville, Ark.
The Bulldogs are coming off of a very successful indoor track and field season that witnessed many incredibly fast times and strong performances. The Bulldogs earned six All-Ivy honors and two All-East recognitions for their exceptional performances. As well, sophomore Kate Grace and junior Claudia Duncan repeatedly set new school record in the 800-meter run and 500-meter dash, respectively. As well, Grace qualified for the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, where she made it all the way to the finals of the event and placed eighth, earning All-American honors and earning a team score for the Bulldogs.
Coming off of the success of the indoor season, the Bulldogs should be even better during the outdoor season. The team has been training heavily for the past week on their spring break training trip in southern California. The trip has given the team an opportunity to get in some quality training in the warm environment of California while getting used to preparing for competition on the outdoor track.
Senior captain Jennifer Lin looks at the trip as a good opportunity to get practice in a good environment.
"The training trip is just a great opportunity for us to get in quality training with the good weather," Lin said. "Because we're outdoors now, the weather in New Haven is often very variable. Out in California, we've been fortunate enough to have 60-plus degree weather every day which enables us to train hard. The trip mainly focuses on long base building. During the end of indoors, we were only doing short, fast stuff, so we're going back to building up our endurance and will fine-tune our speed as Heps comes closer."
While the squad did have solid performances during the indoor season, the team is prepared to do even better during the outdoor season. Due to the limitations of indoor tracks, a number of events that the Bulldogs do well in were not offered during the indoor season. The introduction of the 400-meter intermediate hurdles, the steeplechase and the discus should help the Bulldogs as the team has been strong in the events.
The University of California-Irvine Spring Break Invitational will be a good opportunity for the team to get in some early season competition and get back into the competitive attitude that they will need throughout the year. Competition at the meet should be tough with Ivy League rival Cornell competing at the meet. Cornell won the Heptagonal Championships last year. Other teams at the meet include Arkansas, Baker, Cal Poly Pomona, Cal State Dominguez Hills, El Camino College, George Fox University, Michigan, Orange Coast College, UC Riverside, University of St. Thomas, University of Texas at San Antonio and Whittier College. Friday's schedule begins with the men's and women's hammer throw at 2:00 p.m. The evening session starts at 6:30 p.m. with the men's and women's 1,500 meters, 3,000 meters and 3,000-meter steeplechase. Field events on Saturday start at 10:30 a.m. with the javelin and long jump. The first event on the track is the women's 4x100 relay at 1:00 p.m. The full schedule is available here.
Sprints and Hurdles
The Bulldogs should be well-prepared to do well this season in both the long and short sprints. Duncan will be a powerful performer for the Bulldogs. After setting a new school record in the 500-meter dash during the indoor season, Duncan will be moving to compete in the 400-meter dash on the outdoor track as the 500-meter dash is only run indoors. Freshman Gabriella Kelly also was good during the indoor season at the long sprints and the Bulldogs return sophomore Jennifer Parker, who placed seventh in the 400-meter dash at the Heptagonal Championships last year. Sophomore Erika Mansson, who was 11th at the Heptagonal Championships last year in the 400-meter dash, should also help the Bulldogs in event. In the shorter sprints, freshman Alexa Monti should do well. In the 60-meter dash, which is not run outdoors, Monti placed ninth at the Heptagonal Championships. As well, a number of other freshmen sprinters have the ability to contribute to the team. The team placed fifth at the Heptagonal Championships last year in both the 4x100-meter and 4x400-meter relays. The Bulldogs should also do well in the hurdles with the leadership of Lin. She has placed seventh in the 400-meter intermediate hurdles as a freshman and junior.
Lin is confident that the sprinters will be able to do well this season.
"We have a lot of young, talented sprinters," Lin said. "Alexa Monti is looking to do well, as she just missed the finals for the 60-meter dash. Hopefully we can keep her healthy so she can be effective in the sprints and 4x100-meter relay. We have a large freshman sprinting group including Marieme Mbaye, Emily Shulan and Carys Johnson who will all work together and hopefully help us out in the sprints. In the longer sprints we have Claudia who again just missed the finals in the 400 and Gabriella Kelley who had a successful indoor season. Jennifer Parker has also been looking good at practice."
Middle Distance and Distance
The middle distance squad will certainly be looked to lead the Bulldogs during the season. With an athlete like Grace, there is no surprise that the Bulldogs will be looking to score a lot of points in the 800-meter dash. Grace was second at the Heptagonal Championships last year in the event and went on to run at the NCAA Outdoor Track and Field Championships, where she placed 24th. This year, she is even better. Grace won the Heptagonal Championships, took eighth at the NCAA Indoor Track and Field Championships, and continually improved all season. As well, she ran faster during the indoor season than she has run outdoors, an impressive feat considering indoor track times are generally slower than outdoor performances because of the shorter track and short straightaways in indoor competition. Beyond Grace, the team has good depth in the event. Senior Kathryn Schleckser and junior Stephany Reaves both competed well in the event indoors and outdoors last season and have gotten better over the past season. They will also help the Bulldogs improve on their third-place finish from last year in the 4x800-meter relay, an event the team won at the Heptagonal Championships indoors this year. Perhaps the largest loss from last year comes in the distance events. The team lost Lindsay Donaldson '08 to graduation. Donaldson was second in both the 3,000- and 5,000-meter runs at the Heptagonal Championships last year and earned All-American honors for three years in three different track events. Still, the Bulldogs are set to do well with the leadership of senior Kelli Buck, who served as captain of the women's cross-country team this fall. As well, senior Bevin Peters will look to lead the team in the steeplechase event.
Lin is excited about the future of the middle distance and distance squads.
"For mid-distance, of course there is Kate Grace who is an All-American, but also Stephany Reaves and Kathryn Schleckser, who both will contribute a lot in the 800," Lin said. "For distance we have cross-country captain Kelli Buck, but also talented freshman such as Anne Lovelace and Jen Downing. There is a strong distance group, so if we keep everyone healthy, we should have a great group."
The strength of the Bulldogs in the jumping events should come in the high jump. Last year, sophomore Emily Standish placed second at the Heptagonal Championships in the event. Sophomore Eve King, who also competes in the multi events, should also help out the Bulldogs in the jumps. Junior Bailey Carroll will help the team out in the pole vault.
Lin thinks that the jumpers have the potential to do well for the Bulldogs.
"In the jumps, Emily Standish was second at outdoor Heps last year, so we're looking for great results from her," Lin said. "Also, sophomore Eve King will be a force in the jumps and heptathlon."
In the throws, sophomore Stephanie Scaramella should make a huge impact. She made huge gains during the indoor season and took sixth in the shot put at the indoor Heptagonal Championships. She will be counted on to continue her improvement during the outdoor season and will be joined by sophomore Rachel Kuschner.
The Bulldogs took seventh at the outdoor Heptagonal Championships last year and eighth at the indoor Heptagonal Championships this year. The team, however, has turned in strong performances at other times in the season, which indicated that the team has the potential to do very well.
Lin thinks that the team's training has been going very well and the squad is ready to improve over their performance at the indoor Heptagonal Championships. "I think we have a young team with a lot of energy," Lin said. "After indoors, everyone was disappointed with the results and is looking to perform better in outdoors. The indoor season is very long and people can often get burnt out and lose focus. Also, indoor track is new to some of the freshman and even upperclassmen who didn't have indoor track in high school are not always used to it. With outdoor track, it is a familiar setting for everyone. The shorter season and hopefully better weather will be great for better training and performances. We had some really promising things happen at indoors with so many people just missing making the finals. I think things will turn around and we'll do better outdoors. I think everyone is getting better in terms of their fitness but also physical well being, as we were plagued by a lot of sickness this past season. If everyone stays healthy, I think we will be ready to perform well at Heps. Everyone is trying to improve from their performance from indoor whether that is getting a new best time if the race is the same or competitive goals like making the finals or scoring at Heps."
Results from the University of California-Irvine meet will be available on yalebulldogs.com following competition. Live results are available here.
Report filed by Caleb Dorfman '09, Yale Sports Publicity


text:
You are here
Summer Solstice Sadhana
The Summer Solstice Sadhana Celebration is an all-inclusive retreat for the body and soul that includes Kundalini Yoga and Meditation workshops, 3 days of White Tantric Yoga©, daily Group Sadhana, Live Music, Dancing, and more. You will enjoy a cleansing Ayurvedic diet, Northern New Mexico's pure mountain air, and the collective inspiration of participants from all over the world.
2014 Summer Solstice Sadhana
June 19 - 28
Registration opens March 4, 2014
Apply to Teach at Solstice
You may also be interested in:
- Letters from Yogi Bhajan
- Spiritually Vibrant Households: A Summer Solstice Class
- Go To Solstice
- Recognize the Other Person is You: Mantra, Music, Meditation & Global Sadhana
- Golden Milk: Healing Tonic for Vitality and Flexibility
- Solstice Mung Beans & Rice with Vegetables
- Remembering Summer Solstice 2012
- Guru Singh's History of Summer Solstice
- The Soul of Summer Solstice
- Tantric Burger Ingredients


text:
Unable to find any suggestions for your query...
Unable to find any suggestions for your query...
The Department of Government is home to academic experts, dedicated professionals, and the future of political research.
Our academic staff hold various posts within the department, deliver excellence in the teaching of our modules, and conduct research in a wide range of specialisms.
Our professional services staff are responsible for the day-to-day operation of the department, supporting the delivery of our teaching and our research.
Our research students investigate a broad range of exciting topics and are supervised by our academic staff.
Contact details and further information about the specific interests of our members can be found in their profiles.


text:
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
a list
13 comments:
- yelizabeta said...
what a perfect and versatile outfit! i SO relate to the trying too hard being too hard thing, lol. cracked me up. you go!
- June 14, 2011 at 5:37 PM
you're adorable. i love that bag, too!
- June 14, 2011 at 5:50 PM
- Think Twice Style said...
Don't get me wrong, I love my cutoffs. But yours are so fitted. I covet them. Forgive me?
- June 14, 2011 at 7:07 PM
- Between Laundry Days said...
Love your list. LOVE your outfit.
- June 14, 2011 at 8:15 PM
So lovely. You look so chic.
Melanie@Unravelled Threads
Follow @UnraveldThreads on twitter!
- June 15, 2011 at 6:42 AM
- Julie said...
You never look like you're trying too hard! You always look great!
- June 15, 2011 at 2:16 PM
- lavogue-ish7 said...
you look soo fresh,i adore the bag:)
- June 15, 2011 at 2:35 PM
- Heidi said...
I just recently came across your blog and it's great. Nice, effortless style and I love your hair. Mine is pretty similar, but I have to ask, how do you keep yours from getting frizzy? Do tell!
- June 15, 2011 at 3:57 PM
Yeah for not trying too hard and for fresh lettuce. Good luck on showing the place.
- June 15, 2011 at 5:26 PM
- Amanda Blair said...
I like that you said that, "sometimes trying too hard is just too hard", I feel the same. I love this outfit and I think you look amazing! It's always better to be comfortable and happy and that's that makes you shine..not always the clothes :)
- June 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM
Hottest. legs. ever. :)
- June 16, 2011 at 3:16 PM
- kelsey louise said...
This completely cracked me up.
I owned a shop in my really small hometown, often i would wake up a little past when i needed to, or get behind running errands and open the shop late. I also would often have to leave to run to the post office (to ship an etsy item) and maybe make a costume change. I don't know about you, but one of my biggest problems I ran into with being the soul owner and worker at my store was that it left me with very little time to shop for new items (usually because of thrift store hours, i'd have to just take an hour lunch and shop instead!) Anyway, you're adorable, have easy breezy style, and talk simply about things that are cozy and real. I like it a lot.
- June 20, 2011 at 11:48 AM
- Victoria / Justice Pirate said...
did your house get a lot of people viewing it??
- June 20, 2011 at 3:03 PM


text:
HBO Fan Fiction
Forum for HBO Fan Fiction Related Stuff
Log in to check your private messages
Log in
What are "Mary Sues" or "Supar Marin Sindrom?
HBO Fan Fiction Forum Index
Fan Fiction Comments
View previous topic
View next topic
The Hammer
Joined: 30 Jul 2004
Posts: 3737
Location: Sierra Hotel.
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:05 am
Post subject: What are "Mary Sues" or "Supar Marin Sindrom?
They're pretty much the same thing, although Supar Marin Sindrome (No hard and fast spelling is enforced on that) is a bit more specific.
For the TLDR crowd, it's an author surrogate character that serves no purpose except to stroke the writer's ego.
Further reading is at:
Is your character a Mary Sue? Keep in mind that these tests aren't perfect, and they're mostly tailored towards fandoms full of tween girls, but some apply.
Some warning signs you may have a sue:
- Is your character a Spartan that is not mentioned by canon?
- Does your character get a ton of kills?
- Is your character a supersoldier or is somehow above the crowd? Do you believe this justifies him or her getting more action than anything else?
- Do you focus a lot on your hero's exploits?
- Do you focus a lot on sex or feel like you need to describe everything during it?
Note that it's possible to have these and not have a sue. These are symptoms, not necessarily cause. The cause is authors living vicariously through their creations.
This thread will remain open for discussion, for now.
| HBOFF Administrator |
"Anytime, Baby!"
I apologize to anyone I have not offended yet. I will get to you shortly.
Back to top
IRC Channel Operator
Joined: 18 Oct 2008
Posts: 204
Location: Nowhere in particular.
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:21 am
Post subject: Re: What are "Mary Sues" or "Supar Marin Sind
Dave wrote:
- Is your character a Spartan that is not mentioned by canon?
I don't really see a problem with the taking... "liberties" with canon. It's conducive to creativity. I also approve of mucking up the timeline (not that Bungie needs any help with that).
Last edited by kabu on Mon Jan 04, 2010 4:39 am; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
IRC Channel Operator
Joined: 09 May 2009
Posts: 77
Location: The Dark Tower of NW10
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 1:51 am
Post subject:
More alarm bells to be aware of
Is your character selfless, putting their life on the line for other people without thinking about it, but invariably pulling through alive?
Do you consider your character attractive enough to want to date and/or sleep with him/her? Or does your character fall in love with (and get) a person you would find attractive enough to date and/or sleep with? Do you lay awake at night, acting out your character's love life in your mind?
Are they "special" Spartans? Spartan ODSTs? Lone wolves or late joiners? Spartan-IV or aboves? Do they have god-modded unobtainium armour?
Kill them dead.
Are they a marine, a grunt or a low-ranking worker who's been assigned onto a special mission or to a special group (like the ODSTs or the Spartans) because of "exceptional skills", "special abilities" or another not-particularly-good reason?
If you spot any of the signs above, run through the Mary Sue litmus test
The Elitist Bastard
Writing is the business of professional turd-polishing.
"(don't take this review too seriously) If you doubt this is possible, how is it there are
Last edited by eb4642 on Sun Dec 06, 2009 5:50 pm; edited 1 time in total
Back to top
Joined: 20 Mar 2009
Posts: 56
Location: Littleton, MA
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:56 pm
Post subject:
Wait, so you mean I have to abandon my plants to have a 100+ chapter epic about the super-duper-secret TROJAN supersoldier program, designed to help the Spartans from the shadows and are the real reason Halsey's projects were so successful?
Superstite es non sole;
Salute es dignus.
Current Project:
Ha ha ha!
Back to top
The Hammer
Joined: 30 Jul 2004
Posts: 3737
Location: Sierra Hotel.
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:23 am
Post subject:
Topic cleaned. This is not the OT thread.
| HBOFF Administrator |
"Anytime, Baby!"
I apologize to anyone I have not offended yet. I will get to you shortly.
Back to top
Joined: 14 Aug 2009
Posts: 51
Location: Not Where I Should Be
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 12:37 am
Post subject:
An Obvious One:
Is your hero able to absorb bullets/radiation/plasma/heat/nuclear bombs like a sponge long enough to achieve his/her heroic goal of saving the world/galaxy? And then, only after achieving that goal (which took about 10 minutes of him/her getting shot/blasted/irradiated) and giving a 5 minute speech about sacrifice and honor, does he/she finally die?
But then come back to life in the next paragraph?
If so, Mary Sue is in the house.
Modern Machiavelli.
Back to top
J. D. Ford
Joined: 20 Sep 2007
Posts: 75
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:26 am
Post subject:
There's no excuse for this, really...unless you're copying something you saw on Nickelodeon or bad Saturday morning anime. Or C-movies. And if you're copying that, you need to reexamine your personal definition of 'writing.' Yes, fan fiction is derivative, but that does not equate to 'ripoff.' Some authors may feel that way, but true fan fiction (i.e., the fan fiction we strive to create on this site) is original material set in a preexisting, fictional setting. That requires effort. Fan fiction without effort or attention to detail is of less use than toilet paper.
Mary Sue is a clear sign of defective characterization. Plain and simple. They are simply not inspired by reality. If you compare a character, no matter how heroic, to a real-life counterpart (probably from history), and there are no similarities in terms of how they react to a normal situation, you know something is wrong. Just because a character is fictional doesn't mean they shouldn't think and speak as a real person would. That's where the effort comes in. Full, three dimensional characterization requires a writer to study the people and world around him (or her). If that doesn't factor into one's writing, one's writing will be flat and unrealistic.
And I think 'literary fungal infection' is a great way to put it, actually, because stuff like this has a tendency to spread if not properly addressed.
He who does not like Halo:CE is a dirty shisno.
Back to top
Display posts from previous:
All Posts
1 Day
7 Days
2 Weeks
1 Month
3 Months
6 Months
1 Year
Oldest First
Newest First
HBO Fan Fiction Forum Index
Fan Fiction Comments
All times are GMT
Jump to:
Select a forum
Fan Fiction
Fan Fiction Announcements, Guidelines, and FAQs
Fan Fiction Comments
Fan Fiction Reviews
Fan Fiction Writing Style Guide
Site Feedback
New Account Issues and Feedback
Site Feedback for Registered Members
Discussion Forums
HBOFF Contest Forum
General Discussion
Mostly About Canon (MAC)
HBOFF Hosted Project
The Library
Archived Posts
Old Forums
Halo: The Tabletop Game Project
post new topics in this forum
reply to topics in this forum
edit your posts in this forum
delete your posts in this forum
vote in polls in this forum
Powered by
© 2001, 2005 phpBB Group


text:
This landmark text significantly expands our understanding of literacy by examining it from a multidimensional and interdisciplinary perspective. It "unpackages" the various dimensions of literacy--linguistic, cognitive, sociocultural, and developmental--and at the same time accounts for the interrelationships among them. The ultimate goal is to provide a conceptual foundation upon which literacy curriculum and instruction in school settings can be grounded. Dimensions of Literacy: *links theory and research to practice in an understandable, user-friendly manner--within each chapter and in the final chapter focused exclusively on instructional implications. *provides in-depth coverage of the various dimensions of literacy: linguistic (the nature of language, oral-written language relationships, language variation); cognitive (constructive nature of perception, reading and comprehending processes, writing process); sociocultural (literacy as social practices, authority of written discourse), and developmental (constructing the written language system). *includes numerous demonstrations, "hands-on" activities, and authentic reading and writing events that reflect key linguistic, cognitive, sociocultural, and developmental concepts, as well as many tables and figures that summarize the concepts in a clear, accessible form. Educational institutions, and teachers in particular, are currently under intense scrutiny, as the standards movement and high-stakes testing increasingly determine what is taught, when it is taught, and how it is taught. If literacy teachers are to have a voice in these policies, it is critical that they have an understanding of what literacy entails. Because they work with students' reading and writing on a daily basis, teachers have an intuitive sense of the complexities of the literacy processes. The intent of Dimensions of Literacyis to make this teacher knowledge explicit, as well as to more fully develop it. It is essential reading for all teachers and students in the field of literacy education.Kucer, Stephen B. is the author of 'Dimensions Of Literacy A Conceptual Base For Teaching Reading & Writing In School Settings' with ISBN 9780805831627 and ISBN 0805831622.[read more]
You can find lots of answers to common customer questions in our FAQs
View a detailed breakdown of our shipping prices
Learn about our return policy
Still need help? Feel free to contact us
View college textbooks by subject
and top textbooks for college
With our dedicated customer support team, 30-day no-questions-asked return policy, and our price match guarantee, you can rest easy knowing that we're doing everything we can to save you time, money, and stress.


text:
By Elizabeth O'Brien
File this under "D," for "Desperate for Yield": The Wall Street Journal's Telis Demos and Tom Lauricella write today about the growing popularity of higher-interest, higher-risk MLPs—master limited partnerships that pay investors income from the revenue streams they generate, usually from energy businesses.
MLPs can be wildly volatile, and often create tax-filing headaches for investors. But they've become a hot item with retirees and other income seekers as yields have plummeted on more familiar vehicles like Treasurys and CDs. The WSJ points out that the market capitalization of the MLP sector has grown more than fivefold since 2005, to more than $350 billion, according to Barclays PLC. And prospects for savers remain glum following Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke's announcement last week that the U.S. central bank plans to keep interest rates low forever—or at least into 2015.
Still, these new MLPs, which pay upwards of 11%, don't exactly sound like widows-and-orphans material, as described by the Journal:
- "MLPs that are considered the safest are backed by a steady revenue stream—say, fees for transporting oil or gas through a pipeline—and are secured by long-term contracts. This new breed of MLP are backed by less-familiar revenue streams, such as refinery income or payments for sand used in the process of 'fracking.' Some promise a minimum payout but others don't—and warn they could pay zero income in some quarters."


text:
"I'm elated because all the neighbors are happy about it," said O'Neill at the grand reopening of the Maspeth staple last Friday.
The restaurant held a soft opening before Labor Day, and despite fears that there were a few kinks that still needed to be worked out, O'Neill listened to his partner - and son-in-law - and opened the doors.
According to O'Neill it was so crowded that people couldn't get inside. "They needed a place to go I guess," he said.
O'Neill said he is excited to serve more people because during the rebuilding he was able to build a larger catering room.
"Apparently word got out, because we're booking party after party," he said.
At the reopening celebration last week, firefighters from Rescue 4 presented O'Neill with the American flag that was rescued from the fire.
Longtime and new customers packed the restaurant on Friday, eating in the new dining room and sitting at the bar. Janet Treadwell, a former resident of Maspeth, said she wouldn't miss the opportunity to eat at O'Neill's again.
"I love it," she said. "They have good food, good drinks and good people."
Billy, a Maspeth native who wished to only give his first name because he cut out of work early to be at the reopening, was a regular at the old O'Neill's.
"I've known George for 25 years, he's a great guy and this is a great establishment," said Billy, who was enjoying the atmosphere with a friend. "This is like a second home for us. This is the best place in town, I'm so happy it's reopened."


text:
Sort by:
Added 06/29/2016
Busty Kendra Fierce Phantom of the Cock
Added 09/02/2013
Are You Ready to Watch all the Hardcore Full Length HD Videos?
Access HD Interracial Porn! | FAQs | Billing Support | Terms | Contact | Models Wanted | Mobile Version
18 U.S.C. 2257 Record-Keeping Requirements Compliance Statement
All girls on this website are 18 years or older. Click Here for records required pursuant to 18 U.S.C. 2257. By entering this site you
swear that you are of legal age in your area to view adult material and that you wish to view such material.
All content, images and intellectual properties Copyright 2019 industryinvaders.com
Please visit Epoch.com, Segpay, NetBilling our authorized sales agent
Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions


text:
Replacing Dennis Carlson, who retires at the end of the school year, heads the to-do list for a board that will have at least one new member in January. Three seats are on the Nov. 5 ballot, and one incumbent, Michael Sullivan, is not seeking re-election after 25 years. William Fields, Janelle Kirkeide and Paul Meunier are competing for that District 4 seat.
Bill Harvey — who was appointed to the District 3 seat in January after John Hoffman was elected to the Minnesota Senate — is being challenged by Grace Baltich.
In District 6, Jeff Simon, appointed in 2012 after Kathy Tingelstad resigned, is running unopposed.
Anoka-Hennepin District 3
Grace Baltich — a mother, licensed social worker and Champlin Park High School graduate — says the district "should have learned that it needs to be less reactionary or fear-based and become more proactive and collaborative." She believes that, if anything, students "have been underreporting incidences of bullying" and that staff needs to be better trained "on cultural competency and how to handle bullying and create safer spaces."
Baltich emphasizes the need for providing mental-health services in schools to address reasons that bullies act out. She said the school board must support staff to change the culture and safety of schools.
"I want to ensure that all children receive just as good, if not a better education than what I received growing up here," Baltich said.
Bill Harvey, of Champlin, has three children who have attended or are attending Anoka-Hennepin schools. Harvey says he has volunteered, coached and participated in the district's schools for 13 years.
"We currently lead the nation in the policies and procedures … to reduce bullying and harassment in our schools for all students," Harvey said. "It is my hope that the antibullying task force can suggest improvements in our current practice."
He said Carlson will leave the district on solid ground. He hopes the next superintendent can create "a culture of continuous improvement, an organization that is data driven," while using taxpayer funds efficiently. He wants the district to respect "the right of parents to be their child's first educator."
Anoka-Hennepin District 4
William Fields, of Andover, is an Air Force Academy graduate who was a pilot, instructor and training manager during his 10-year military career. The father of four says he gained an appreciation for the "academic environment" through his roles with the military.
"While we had some very unfortunate incidents occur in the district, I don't think the federal government needed to be involved in any solution," Fields said, referring to the settlement of the lawsuit. But, concerning the consent decree that resolved it, Fields said he looks "forward to input from the A-H task force going forward."
As for Carlson's successor, Fields said, "I think the next superintendent needs to reflect the values of the district … and maintain a focus on academics with respect for the taxpayers. It is important for the superintendent to find ways to streamline areas that will produce quicker results with less red tape."
Janelle Kirkeide, of Ham Lake, is a school-library media specialist with the St. Anthony-New Brighton School District. Kirkeide, a Coon Rapids High School graduate, says she has lived her entire life in the district. She and husband Gary, a Ham Lake council member and former mayor, have two adult children.
"As a teacher I understand that bullying is an insidious problem in schools," she said. "Every kid needs to feel safe and welcome in school."
"I'm passionate about education and reading," she said, "and would be an advocate for school libraries in the Anoka-Hennepin School District."
Kirkeide said that she has sat on committees that have chosen three superintendents for the St. Anthony-New Brighton district.
"I'm familiar with that whole interviewing process, the vetting process and making sure the candidate is a good fit," she said.
Paul Meunier, the former Ham Lake mayor and City Council member, is the father of a Blaine High School freshman. As a psychologist, Meunier has served Anoka-Hennepin students for 14 years. He is now director of services for the Minnesota Youth Intervention Programs Association.
"In regards to the tough times the district has been through recently, I think the lesson learned is that all students deserve a chance for a quality education in a safe environment," Meunier said. "As a person who has worked with at-risk youth most of my adult life, I believe I can bring some insight to the board about achieving this goal."
Meunier wants District 11 to receive the same compensatory revenue as other school districts. He said he would continue the board's practice of investing more than 70 percent of general-fund dollars into the classroom and keeping administrative costs at 3 percent. He said the selection of a new superintendent has to be representative of the entire community's wishes.
St. Francis SCHOOL BOARD
For the seven-member St. Francis school board, this election is pivotal. Four seats are being contested. Union contracts are about to expire. And the election follows a period when the board itself has gone through a few controversies.
Last year, two board members tried to have then-Chair Marsha Van Denburgh removed from the board. With two board members absent, Van Denburgh survived a 3-2 vote. Amy Kelly and Janet Glover, who voted for Van Denburgh's removal, are now the board's chair and vice chair, respectively.
A few months later, another board member, Matthew Rustad, was ousted after he admitted plagiarizing a column. Then Kelly also was accused of plagiarism. Kelly, who said she never claimed credit for a child's tale she told in the school district newsletter, survived the challenge.
When David Roberts was appointed in March to replace Rustad, Van Denburgh accused the board of violating the open meeting law because a roll-call vote hadn't been taken.
Seats held by Kelly and Glover are not up for election this year, but four others are. Roberts and Van Denburgh are among six candidates vying for three at-large seats; two other candidates are competing in a special election for a two-year seat.
St. Francis at-large seats
Sharon Collier, of St. Francis, says she's running because she has four young children in the district "and I want to be a voice for parents, students and teachers."
Collier, whose husband is a K-9 deputy with the Anoka County Sheriff's Office, said she would like to see federal grant money that would enable every family in the school district to have Internet access in their homes. She sees kids with special education needs as a priority, wants the school board to keep and maintain a strict budget, and believes school board members can do a better job listening to the concerns of parents, teachers and the students themselves."
"I want to give back to the community," Collier said. "I have no real agenda; this is from the heart. I want to share with other communities just how great our school system is."
Barbara Jahnke, of St. Francis, retired last spring from the St. Francis district after having been a school counselor for 19 years. Before that, she taught for more than a decade. She's also been a community counselor, having worked with indigent and homeless people. And she volunteers.
"The essential voice of experience," Jahnke said when asked to describe her assets as a candidate.
She'd like to see the district build on what she considers a strong foundation.
"We have wonderful teachers, a system that works, competitive test scores," she said. "It's hard to understand what goes on in a school. I've experienced that. I would have that to offer."
Juanita Reed-Boniface, of Oak Grove, is a retiree who worked with youth development at the University of Minnesota Extension Service and has run an independent education consulting business. She chairs the Anoka County extension committee, and two months ago she was honored for her 50 years of service with 4H activities at the Minnesota State Fair. She served nine years on the Oak Grove council.
Reed-Boniface has two children who graduated from St. Francis High years ago. So, why is she running?
"I'm a high-energy person with a strong conviction for public education and equal opportunities for all kids," she said. "Others look for short-term fixes, but with age you develop some wisdom and perspective. There are about 3,500 to 4,000 retired people in our school district and I feel they need to have a voice."
David Roberts says he and his wife moved from Coon Rapids to Oak Grove with hopes of getting involved with the community. Roberts has four kids, the oldest age 7 and the youngest born a month ago. He'd like to remain on the board for a while.
"My goal is parent involvement, opening up communication between students and parents and the district itself," Roberts said. "I'd like to see a more transparent way of doing business in the district."
"I'm just making sure the community really feels it's vested in what's going on in the district," he said.
Roberts is interested in programs and extracurricular activities for middle school students and hopes the district will explore options that will keep it competitive with neighboring districts.
Marsha Van Denburgh not only hopes to return to the board, she also hopes the "collaborative approach the district had maybe three years ago" can be rekindled.
"There's discontent on a lot of levels," she said. "I don't see teachers being valued. Some of our staff is disillusioned. We used to have site management councils that took the lead on budgets. They could see the needs of a certain department. About two years ago, that was taken away from them."
Van Denburgh, of Oak Grove, is running for her second term. She is a therapeutic foster parent. She has nine kids, including three birth children, whose ages range from 6 to 28.
"I have a unique perspective," Van Denburgh said. "I see challenges that others don't see."
Malcolm T. Vinger II, of Nowthen, is an engineer with two young daughters in the St. Francis district. He says he frequently attends school board meetings — enough to be concerned about the district's declining enrollment, changing curriculum, budget issues and sometimes unsettled staff.
"I've seen some of the problems that plague the schools," said Vinger, whose father was a principal in Cass Lake.
"We need to provide a quality education for the kids," Vinger said. "That's the bottom line."
He said board members need to remember that their decisions affect the entire school district, including families with children in school.
St. Francis two-year seat
Vying for District 15's two-year seat are Betsy Roed and Scott Schwarz, both of Oak Grove.
Betsy Roed is a St. Francis High School graduate with three young children — "my main motivation for running," she said.
She worries about people's perception of the district.
"I've lived here forever and know that negativity spreads like wildfire," Roed said. "I'm here to show people that there are a lot of good things happening in the community."
Roed says that a hardworking school board isn't enough. Board members must learn to work together and support one another, she said.
"I want to improve the communication lines between the school board and the public," she said. "The board needs to be willing to work together."
Scott Schwarz, who is in sales, has seen all four of his children graduate from St. Francis High School. Guiding his kids through school and the ability to understand budgets may be his greatest strengths as a school board candidate, he said.
"There has to be more transparency toward everything going on on the board," he said. "Negotiations are coming up for the teachers and different unions in the district. The school board needs to discuss these issues openly in the meetings so that the public understands where the money is going.
"We need to be open to the public. We need to show that we're doing our jobs."


text:
Welcome to NativeTech: Indigenous Food and Traditional Recipes
Enjoy browsing a vast selection of Native American recipes contributed by visitors to NativeTech over the last decade.
Petitioning the more experienced and knowledgable cooks out there to Add their own
Native American or First Nation recipes to be shared here on these pages. Contribution in any of the suggested categories
is welcomed. Please do not submit recipes
copied from other sources without the author's permission. Have fun with this culinary resource!
Note: We're not responsible for any unpredicted results of these recipes! *smile. Please, always check your I.D.'s and information when using plants or animals from the wild.
A big Thank-You to all the NativeTech visitors that have contributed their recipes! Why not contribute your own Native recipe? Email your recipe here through the 'Contact us' link at the top of the page.
NOTE: Some people write to me to seek permission to reproduce recipes in NativeTech's Food and Recipes section. In general, NativeTech materials are free and may be reproduced for (non-internet) personal use and public non-profit classroom (or scouting) use. The original recipe contributor retains joint copyright with NativeTech, and recipes may not be re-sold, used for advertising purposes, or included in other commercially sold cookbooks.
Please visit my personal page at Waaban Aki Crafting