text:
Domestic tourism consumption of recreation and entertainment services in Japan: Drop in 2014
Domestic tourism consumption diminished by 5.04% compared with the previous year, adjusted data from Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism, Japan constitute. Domestic tourism consumption went down from 496 billion Japanese Yen to 471 billion Japanese Yen, contrarily to the prior year when it climbed by 12.1%. The overall changes for the previous 11 years reached a decline of 31.63%. Compared to its average, the domestic tourism consumption is now lower as the mean equals 550.89 billion Japanese Yen and the variable displays a negligible overall diminution since the start of time series. It hit its all-time high of 688.94 billion Japanese Yen in 2004 and record low of 429.31 billion Japanese Yen in 2011.
Related Statistics
Domestic Tourism Consumption of Air Transport Services in Japan, Forecast 2016 - 2020
Inbound Tourism Consumption of Food and Beverage Serving Services in Japan, Forecast 2016 - 2020
Inbound Tourism Consumption of Air Transport Services in Japan, Forecast 2016 - 2020
Inbound Tourism Consumption in Japan, Forecast 2016 - 2020
Inbound Tourism Consumption of Cultural Services in Japan, Forecast 2016 - 2020
Tourism Receipt in other Countries
Main Tourism Indicators
Number of tourists who travel to a country other than that in which they have their usual residence, but outside their usual environment, for a period not exceeding 12 months and whose main purpose in visiting is other than an activity remundated from within the country visited. It is an indicator of a country's inbound tourism. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
Overnight stays of non-resident visitors in the country visited, in any type of accomodation. It is an indicator of tourism flows and usually displayed in growth rates. Based on: World Trade Organization.
Residents taking a trip abroad, for less than a year, for any main purpose (business, leisure or other personal purpose) other than to be employed by a resident entity in the country or place visited. Refers to the number of movements of travellers rather than the number of travellers. It is an indicator of outbound tourism. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
Expenditures by international inbound visitors, including payments to national carriers for international transport. These receipts include any other prepayment made for goods or services received in the destination country. They also may include receipts from same-day visitors, except when these are important enough justify separate classification. For some countries they do not include receipts for passenger transport items. It is a direct indicator of economic returns of tourism and usually measured by visitor. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
Amount paid for the acquisition of consumption goods and services, as well as valuables, for own use or to give away, for and during tourism trips. Includes expenditures by visitors themselves, as well as expenses that are paid for or reimbursed by others. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
Tourism employment refers to all the jobs in both tourism-characteristic activities and non-tourism-characteristic activities in all establishments in tourism industries. It can be categorized at two levels depending on their involvement in or contribution to tourism supply-side. Front offices in hotels, resorts or shopping outlets provide direct employment because their employees are in contact with tourists and cater for tourist demand. Tourism also supports indirect employment in activities like restaurant suppliers, construction companies that build and maintain tourist facilities, as well as necessary infrastructure, aircraft manufacturers, various handicrafts producers, marketing agencies, accounting services, which are more or less dependent on the companies providing direct employment for their revenues. Tourism employment is usually expressed as a percentage of total employment or in number of jobs. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
A domestic trip corresponds to the travel between leaving the place of residence and returning, with the main destination being in the country of residence of the traveller. Based on : IRTS 2008 para 2.8
Amount paid for the acquisition of tourism related consumption goods and services, as well as valuables for own use or to give away, for and during tourism trips by resident or non-resident visitors, which corresponds to monetary transactions (the focus of tourism expenditure), it also includes services associated with vacation accomodation on own account, tourism social transfers in kind and other imputed consumption. Tourism characteristic products are those that satisfy one or both of the following criteria: (1) Tourism expenditure on the product should represent a significant share of total tourism expenditure (share-of-expenditure/demand condition); (2) Tourism expenditure on the product should represent a significant share of the supply of the product in the economy (share-of-supply). This criterion implies that the supply of a tourism characteristic product would cease to exist in meaningful quantity in the absence of visitors. Based on: World Tourism Organization.
Tourism Participation is the proportion of a given population that makes at least one tourism in one year. The scope is all tourism trips taken for personal purposes of at least one overnight stay. It can be measured in % or in number of trips. Based on Eurostat.
Measures the direct contribution of tourism to GDP, expressed as a percentage.
Value of direct tourism output at basic prices, less the value of the inputs used in producing these tourism products, usually expressed in millions of national currency. Based on: Australian Bureau of Statistics.


text:
A flash of cobia, red drum, and crevalle jack snapped up the shrimp, squid, and smelt added to their tank at the Virginia Living Museum in Newport News. It was feeding time at the museum's 30,000-gallon Chesapeake Bay Aquarium, and my daughter Helen and I were enjoying a special tour from Curatorial Director George Mathews, Jr. After the initial frenzy, the loggerhead sea turtle and other slower feeders played clean up. As we watched, George talked about the Bay's food web and the importance of Hampton Roads as a nursery for ocean fish. Nearby, a flounder, camouflaged in the sandy bottom of another display, made me wonder, "What's for dinner?"
The museum was the perfect place to start our two-day Hampton Roads visit. Exhibits there represent Virginia species from the mountains to the mouth of the Bay. Walking along the three-quarter-mile boardwalk loop through the outdoor habitats, we saw red wolves, beaver, racoons, and two adorable river otters. Inside the Coastal Plain Aviary, pelicans entertained us with their fish-catching skills. Indoor exhibit areas mimic Virginia's varied landscapes from the Appalachian Mountains to the Coastal Plains.
At the end of our tour, we said good bye to George and the aquarium's giant sea turtle and headed across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel to explore Virginia Beach.
It was more than 400 years ago, in 1607, that the first English colonists landed in the same area aboard Captain Newport's Susan Constant, Godspeed, and Discovery. After some exploration of the enormous harbor, a settlement was established on an easier-to-defend island on the James River. "Jamestown" became the first English-speaking settlement to survive in the New World.
Today, along with Williamsburg and Yorktown, Jamestown is part of Hampton Roads' Historical Triangle, a popular destination that helps make tourism a mainstay of the area's economy.
Even bigger than tourism, port-related industries like shipbuilding and cargo transfer are a large part of Hampton Roads' economy.
But the biggest chunk—almost 80 percent of the region's economy—is derived from federal sources. The Hampton Roads area has the largest concentration of military bases and federal facilities of any metropolitan area in the world. Nearly one-fourth of the nation's active-duty military personnel are stationed in Hampton Roads.
The harbor also supports a thriving commercial and recreational fishing industry. In Virginia Beach alone, recreational fishing employs 2,856 people and brings in $218.5 million in sales and output annually, according to the last state study done in 2005.
Approximately 350 species of fish live in the Chesapeake Bay. Some fish are year-round residents, while others swim into the Bay from the ocean to feed, reproduce, or find shelter. Hampton Roads' location between the Bay and Atlantic makes it a natural interchange for catching migrating fish, like flounder.
The next day we were going fishing, and our aim was to catch summer flounder, a brownish, bottom-dwelling, flatfish with a series of spots and both eyes on the top side of the body. These fish visit the middle and lower Chesapeake Bay from spring through fall and are a popular recreational catch.
In Virginia Beach, at the mouth of the Lynnhaven, Helen and I stopped at Bubba's Seafood Restaurant and Crab House for a fishing report. Boats were still at the dock unloading their catch. Flounder had been good that day, but we got no promises for the next. So, I bought a lucky fishing hat and a pink flounder lure.
The next morning, Helen and I met CBF Hampton Roads Senior Scientist Chris Moore at the Lynnhaven Boat and Beach facility, just west of the Lynnhaven's Lesner Bridge. Although the sky looked threatening, we decided to make a run out to the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel, a popular fishing area. It was rough for our Carolina Skiff, but we were glad to have taken the chance. In the distance, we saw a few tall ships that had been in Norfolk over the weekend for OpSail 2012. It was a beautiful sight to see them sailing up the Bay through the gray haze.
Back on the Lynnhaven River, we passed Pleasure House Point, a 100-plus-acre piece of waterfront that CBF, the Trust for Public Land, the City of Virginia Beach, and the community recently saved. Water quality and habitat in this river have improved measurably after collective efforts by CBF, Lynnhaven River NOW, and the City of Virginia Beach. In areas around the property, oysters actually rise up from the water, as I had imagined from Captain John Smith's chronicles. To the south, the east and west branches of the river part ways.
Chris pulled the boat over near an oyster reef and gave us instructions on drift fishing with our bait on the bottom. Each of our rigs was different. I had "fishbites," a packaged bait that looked like strips of pink chewing gum. Helen had live minnows. And Chris graciously sported the pink lure.
Almost as soon as I felt my rig touch bottom, I had a strike. Lucky hat of mine! It's a spot. My grandfather used to catch these, and I loved when my grandmother would pan fry them for breakfast with eggs.
Spot are small, blueish-gray fish with a signature black spot near the gill. They are abundant from spring through fall in the shallow waters of the middle and lower Chesapeake Bay. These bottom-feeders eat bristle worms, mollusks, crustaceans, and plant and animal debris. Spot, in turn, are food for bluefish, striped bass, and weakfish.
Minutes after releasing the spot, I had a croaker on the hook. They actually croak! These silvery-pink fish are able to make noise by vibrating their swim bladders.
Atlantic croaker—another bottom feeder—also visit the Bay from spring through fall. But this species will travel as far north as the Susquehanna Flats. They move up the Bay in spring and exit in the fall to winter in warmer waters.
I was excited to get my hook back in the water. Soon, I was staring at fish number three—an odd-looking creature called a sea robin. To me it looked more like something from a tropical aquarium.
The northern sea robin has a mottled body, wing-like fins, and a flat, bony head. They visit the Bay from spring through early winter. Although they are most common in the lower Bay, they are sometimes seen as far north as the Potomac River.
I was having all the fun. I was barely aware that it was raining and that Helen and Chris had not caught a thing. At this point, Helen asked to switch rigs with me. I took the rod with the live minnows, and Helen promptly caught two spot. I was still enjoying my hat and my first-ever fishing expedition with my daughter.
Well-known fisherman-journalist Charlie Fox said, "The angler forgets most of the fish he catches, but he does not forget the streams and lakes in which they are caught." On that day, on that river, I dared to say that Helen and I would remember both.
After one of my minnows disappeared, I added a strip of fishbites to my rig. We each caught two more croakers before we headed back to the pier.
We returned to the facility soaked, hungry, and without a single flounder. But Helen and I are resourceful and—after a big thank you to Captain Chris—we headed straight to Chick's Oyster Bar on the other side of the Lynnhaven.
The rain had stopped and we were starting to dry off a bit. From the deck, we had a great view of our new fishing hole—and a tasty plate of flounder.
Loren Anne Barnett

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Some people wonder if it is possible to have a 'normal' Christmas season in the tropics. Well it is once you accept that this is the new normal.
|have a seat under this palm tree
|and look for activity in the Bay while you have a coffee...
We have some traditions, like hanging up Matthias' retired bicycle as our decoration. This bike was worn out by a series of trainees from all over Germany and I always think of them when we light it up.
We find it amusing to dress up the dogs for photos, but then the costumes have to be hidden away before they get destroyed!
|doh. Izzy
|just you wait... Sheila
|that's me in the green lights
|just because it is the tropics doesn't mean we can't have over the top light displays.
These holidays I seem to have perfected doing very little. We had a full Christmas dinner after a very quiet day. Love a big turkey spread. And rum balls, Australians have rum balls. I soak my fruit in rum for a couple of weeks so they are super rummy.
|everybody on a laptop, dogs sleeping, the usual...
|flowers from the Canadians is another tradition! They smell wonderful.
Thursday I have to cycle though because it is back to work, which will be a bit odd after a few weeks of slouching around. Hoping to get back in the habit of a long ride before going to the office. Glad that I can cycle with a dodgy knee.
It has been a year that turned out well for all of us at Casa Hound. Work enough for everyone, good health all around, two lovely dogs who needed a home and some special attention have found their place. Hope we do as well in 2014. Hope you all do well too.


text:
The news report begins with shots of a tense space shuttle launch. Engineers hunch over computer banks and techno music pounds in the background. There is a countdown, a lift-off, and then you see a young man in a black T-shirt and sunglasses, apparently reporting from space. This is the Hacker News Network, and after a decade offline it is lifting off again, this time with a quirky brand of video reports about security, reports IDG News Service. Hacker News Network is one of the side projects of the Boston-based hacker collective known as L0pht Heavy Industries. They're the guys who famously told the U.S. Congress that they could take down the Internet in about 30 minutes, and who helped invent the way that security bugs are reported to computer companies.
Hacker group L0pht makes a comeback, of sorts
By eSchool News
July 24th, 2009


text:
SOURCE: Splash Kingdom
December 16, 2012 12:00 ET
SkyTown Partners With City of Redlands Fire Department as a Drop Off Location for Unwrapped Gift and Toy Donations December 14th Through 24th; SkyTown Will Donate One Free Ticket ($10-12 Value) to Each Customer That Donates a Toy
SkyTown Partners With City of Redlands Fire Department as a Drop Off Location for Unwrapped Gift and Toy Donations December 14th Through 24th; SkyTown Will Donate One Free Ticket ($10-12 Value) to Each Customer That Donates a Toy
REDLANDS, CA--(Marketwire - Dec 16, 2012) - SkyTown (skytownredlands.com) at Splash Kingdom of Redlands is pleased to partner with the City of Redlands Fire Department in the 20th annual Spark of Love Toy Drive this holiday season. All toys and gifts donations delivered to Splash Kingdom at 1101 California Street, Redlands will go directly to children and teens served by Redlands Family Services.
For every unwrapped gift delivered to SkyTown between December 14th and 24th, SkyTown will offer a voucher for one free hour of jumping ($10-12 value) for the brand new SkyTown Trampoline Park which just opened in November. Toys can be dropped off to SkyTown collection boxes between Monday through Friday 2 p.m. and 9 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.
"It's an honor to partner with the City of Redlands Fire Department to support two wonderful organizations this year -- the Boys and Girls Club of Redlands, whose members will receive SkyTown vouchers at their annual holiday party, as well as the Redlands Family Services with the Spark of Love Toy Drive," said Dave Simon, General manager and VP, Splash Kingdom. "It is very important to us at SkyTown and Splash Kingdom to partner with and support organizations and causes which are doing good for children and families in our community."
"Partnering with SkyTown and Splash Kingdom will help us hopefully meet our Spark of Love Toy Drive goal to collect more than 500,000 toys this year and really do our best to make the holidays brighter for local children," said Don Trujillo, City of Redlands Fire Department. "It's a win for all of us to work together for the community."
Visitors to Splash Kingdom's SkyTown trampoline park can experience the fun offered by the 12,000 square foot wall-to-wall trampoline arena with a foam pit known as "The Pit," Dodgeball, Slam Basketball and the Main Jumping Courts. SkyTown is brand new and the only trampoline park of its kind in the heart of the Inland Empire. Splash Kingdom also offers a family fun center with Go-Karts, Bumper Boats and Miniature Golf, as well as an arcade and group event facilities, making it a perfect holiday destination for family fun. Splash Kingdom waterpark will reopen in May 2013 with Season Passes available now at a discounted rate.
Over the past two decades, the Spark of Love Toy Drive has successfully collected more than seven million toys. The campaign collects new, unwrapped toys and sports equipment for underserved children and teens in Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, Ventura and Riverside counties. Toys collected in the respective counties are distributed locally. The goal this year is to exceed last year's collection of five hundred thousand toys.
The Spark of Love Toy Drive receives many toys for younger children, but receives much less for teens and infants. Some suggestions for teen items are MP3s, cameras, watches, jewelry, sunglasses, earplugs/earphones and cellphone cases. Boy recipients also enjoy skateboards, Razor scooters, basketballs, soccer balls and footballs. Girl recipients enjoy cross-body purses/bags, make-up brushes, blow dryers, flat irons and hot iron tools.
About Splash Kingdom/SkyTown
Splash Kingdom Waterpark was founded and built in 1995 and located in Redlands, the heart of the Inland Empire. The entertainment complex is 20 acres and located directly off the 10 freeway. The property includes a waterpark and the all-new SkyTown Trampoline Park, family fun center (Go-Karts, Bumper Boats and Miniature Golf), an arcade, birthday rooms and state of the art banquet, lounge and special event facilities. Since opening the doors, over 4 million guests have visited Splash Kingdom and the park employs more than 500 each year. Splash Kingdom/SkyTown's goal is to provide a safe, fun and clean family entertainment experience that benefits the local community and residents.
Dave Simon909.335.7275Email Contactwww.SkyTownRedlands.com
Dave Simon909.335.7275Email Contactwww.SkyTownRedlands.com
See all RSS Newsfeeds


text:
Moderators: Rev. Sylvanus, warman45
Varsaavius wrote:As the size of the explosion increases, the amount of social situations it can't resolve approaches zero.
Warhead wrote:my head burns with War.
LocoJoe wrote:Here are some stats that I came up with.
COST: 10cp
RANGE: a cone of a 66 degree angle 10'' long
NOTES: do not need to role to see if it hits because flames are everywhere within the cone, if it does enough damage to kill it obliterizes any target within the cone WITHOUT ENEMY RESPONSE.
feel free to criticize.
MicVash wrote:@Gungir, too far range and by the way you stated the damage exception it sounds like every single turn until the game ends or the unit dies it will still be on fire. This is not believable as surely someone would stop, drop, and roll at some point, or the flames would die down. Plus if a unit was armored there is no way he'd be on fire constantly.
Users browsing this forum: No registered users and 1 guest


text:
By Jami Jones
senior editor
Spin, distortion, misrepresentation and, in some cases, outright lies will fill the airwaves this month. You can count on it.
With the conventions of both political parties over and the race for the presidency in full swing, the challenge of sorting out truth from fiction falls squarely on the shoulders of voters.
Calling this an emotionally charged election is pretty much an understatement.
The general mood of the American people isn't a happy one. Pick your issue and you'll find someone not happy about it – the economy, the war(s), education, health care, etc.
We have history being made by both parties: a black on the Democratic ticket and a woman running for the Republicans.
Face it, there's a lot riding on the November election. And you can bet it's going to be game on in the meantime.
Everyone has the agenda of painting their candidate in the best possible light. "Rhetoric" will be spouted by politicos – everyone from candidates, to staff, to so-called hired gun analysts – which doesn't make our jobs as voters any easier. Commercials will evoke emotions. Columnists and special interest groups will attempt to sway you.
So how do you find out what the facts really are?
The best thing is to actually stay up on your elected officials all the time, to know how they're voting. But, if you're playing catch-up right now and can't research thousands of past votes, all is not lost.
A few handy one-stop Web sites can be a great resource for getting to the bottom of things.
Factcheck.org and PolitiFact.com, for example, are nonpartisan. One is a watchdog group; the other is a couple of media outlets that have teamed up.
I'm sure there are others, and you can probably search the Web and find some that suit your research.
The bottom line is, it is so important to make sure you're voting for the candidates that best represent your positions on the critical issues. Taking a few minutes here and there to check out these sites – and hopefully others you all add – will be time well spent. LL


text:
Abt Card
A Touch of Gold - My beautiful Ivy design, delicately wrapped in warm 18k yellow gold is a timeless masterpiece and an essential addition to any woman's collection.
Approximate Weight:
Fill out the form below to request Better Price for this product.
Enter your zip code for a more accurate delivery estimate.


text:
Eccomerce startup - Algorithm, AI & Bid Data
Presupuesto €750-1500 EUR
Se busca un full stack developer, especialistas en inteligencia artificial, Big Data y Amazon con experiencia para una startup E-commerce con gran potencial. Encuentra a continuacion una descripción de los requisitos para este puesto.
Fullstack developer:
Graduate in Computer Science, Engineering or related academic field
Ideally you have minimum 5 years of experience with HTML, CSS3, PHP and JavaScript programming
Comfortable with multiple fullstack Javascript frameworks especially React and Angular 2.
3+ years of experience with Python using SciPy and Pandas.
5+ years of experience with SQL and NoSQL databases.
Very good knowledge in the administration of Linux operating systems in the cloud (AWS)
Demonstrated technical leadership of driving projects successfully.
Excellent communication skills with a results-oriented approach in Spanish (native) and English
De las skills descritas son IMPRESCIDIBLES tener experiencia en Phyton, SciPy y Amazon
Se valorará mucho experiencia con E-commerce y comparadores online.
Personal skills: Trabajador, atento a los detalles, proactivo, sincero, cumplidor, responsable, siempre localizable, mente joven y positiva.
El trabajo sería como freelance y remoto para un mínimo de 2 mesespara terminar un algoritmo ya desarrollado al 70% y acoplarlo a la web. Busco disponibilidad inmediata. Solo presentarse candidatos Senior con experiencia demostrable en los programas y lenguajes mencionados.
Si cumples con TODO lo anterior descrito, eres quien estoy buscando. No dudes en contactarme!
41 freelancers están ofertando el promedio de €1217 para este trabajo
Let's discuss more about project to finalize the proper scope with estimated cost and time so ping me over the freelancer chat.....I will share some demo as well for recent works if you want to check. You can also c Más
Can we discuss in details before we start? We have built similar platforms in past Agile model of dev to have the best deliverables for your [login to view URL] bid is a placeholder bid. Our Website [login to view URL] http://pi Más
Hello, my name is Olya. I represent Ukrainian IT Company «Webbook». We provide website design and web and app development services for organizations, public and government institutions, company or private web-pages. Más
Hi, I have read your post and understood your requirement. I have great experience working on /Magento/WooCommerce/HTML5/jQuery/Shopify/Prestashop/VirtueMart/Joomla/OpenCart/Volusion /CSS3/PHP/Drupal/Yii framewor Más
Hello, I m Tahsinul Alam, completed MSC in Soft Engineering now working as one of the project manager in WEB development team of Workspace Infotech Ltd, software/Outsourcing firm located in Dhaka, Bangladesh. We ha Más
I have an experience of more than 8 years in web development and maintenance. I have in-depth knowledge of php, mysql, jquery, paypal integrations, API's, css, html, html5. Our team is experienced, creative & effici Más
I have 6+ years experience and I have done more then 50+ projects in my [login to view URL] note I am full feldged developers and work for 17 hours in a day.I am ready to start the project kindly open the private message box Más
Hello ! We want to discuss about your project as we have experience in it. What Differentiates us from the other freelancers : # Experience of more than 5 years in Unity 3D, Xcode, CoCoa 2d, Phonegap and major Más
Hi, Let me keep this really short as i am sure you would be swamped with proposals :)! We have been developing/maintaining various web applications in Python Django. Mostly these applications are hosted on clouds Más
Hello, I have gone through your project description and I am fully confident and very much interested in this project as this is the area of my expertise. I have more than 7 years of experience . I am expert in UI Más
Hello! We are a US company with an established 15-year history developing custom cloud based applications for a diverse client list, ranging from small business to enterprise-level. At WorkXpress, our top concern i Más


text:
How to Wear Men's Waistcoats & Odd Vests
Every year as the weather turns cold, I very much look forward to wearing my odd vests. Of course, I could also wear them in summer but most of the time it is too hot, while the fall/winter season is perfect for the extra layer of fabric.
Not only does a waistcoat keep me warmer, but it also provides my outfits with a very different look. Even if you have a limited wardrobe of 3 suits and 3 odd vests, you can create a total of 12 outfits (3 without vests, 9 with vests)! Today's article will be all dedicated to the odd vest and how to wear them, the different options you have as well as some vest etiquette.
Odd Vest History
The contrasting odd vest has been a long-standing staple in menswear since the 1800s. A gentleman at the time would carefully select their contrasting vests with artistic buttons made of intricately woven fabrics and combine them with their outfits. Sometimes, they would even wear two contrasting vests on top of each other, like Bernard Wolf in the painting below. Subsequently, vest slips became en vogue and today you can still see them worn by gentlemen, especially with formal daywear. As you can see, the odd vest is even older than the lounge suit, nevertheless, an odd waistcoat looks great with a suit particularly when the color is lighter than the suit itself.
Why Odd Vests?
You may wonder why you would want to invest money into odd vests if you could just get a three-piece suit. Well, the advantage of odd vests is that they expand your wardrobe in size and flexibility. If you are just starting out and you have a total of 2 jackets and one suit, and you invest in 3 odd vests rather than one additional jacket, you can now create 27 different outfits! If you had bought a jacket, you would just have four outfits. So, contrasting odd vests can have a substantial impact on your wardrobe without breaking the bank. Even if you have a large number of suits and jackets, a few odd waistcoats will allow you to create a lot of new outfits. To prove my point just look the following pictures. The jacket is the same, but because of the vest and accessories, the look is quite different.
The Lighter Colored Odd Vest
When you start wearing odd vests you may wonder what colors work best with your suits or jackets. My suggestion is, to begin with a solid colored vest that is lighter than your suit or jacket because it is very versatile and will almost always look magnificent. Historically, dapper gents would wear white gilets or vests with their daywear and even today a white vest in either flannel or worsted looks fantastic with navy or charcoal suits. At the same time, white stains very easily and sand tones, buff or dove grey work very well and are more flexible.
If you get a single breasted vest in buff or sand you can wear it as a morning waistcoat or with a stroller suit, business suit in solids or pinstripes as well as sport coats and tweed suits.
Important Characteristics of a Vest
If you are in the market for an odd vest, there are a couple of points you should pay attention to:
1. Length of the Vest
It is very important to choose the correct vest length for your trousers. As a rule of thumb, the vest should always cover the waistband. So depending on your height, your torso length and the rise of your trousers your vest has to be different. Also, bear in mind, that many men leave the bottom button of their waistcoat undone. If you want to do that as well, the vest has to be long enough so you won't see any shirt fabric.
2. Big Armholes for Easy Movement
Unlike with jackets, it is not desirable to have small armholes because it doesn't have any sleeves attached. Larger armholes are better for vests so that it will not restrict the motion of your arms at all.
3. Lined Back
Very few evening waistcoats come without a back, but true waistcoats always have a lined back. Sometimes it is made out of thinner viscose or silk, other times from cotton but rarely is it made of the same fabric as the front since that would be too heavy. Moreover, it is important that the back is rather smooth so your jacket will hang and drape nicely.
4. Never wear a belt
As mentioned in our 25 Tips to Dress More Elegantly, when you wear a vest, always skip the belt in favor of side adjusters or braces because a belt will always make your vest stand away from the trousers waistband, which looks bulky and crowded.
Business suits
If you want to wear an odd vest with a business suit, I suggest you go with muted colors and simple textures. For example, white or gray linen, and light blue, buff or gray worsteds work well with navy and charcoal solid and striped suits. Also, a dark burgundy may work but make sure not to wear tweed, leather or moleskin vests to the office because their distinctly casual feel are not formal enough for the setting. Also, skip bold patterns and shiny buttons. Depending on your job, a knit or sweater vest may work well for you.
A great option for business is to swap out a piece of a three-piece suit for a contrasting item. For example, in this picture, you can see the vest and trousers of a houndstooth suit paired with a solid blue jacket. If you do that, it usually works best if you pair a subtle pattern with a solid, such as Prince of Wales vest with a solid jacket or chalk stripe suit with solid vest. The key is to experiment until you find a combination that really works for you.
Casual Waistcoats
If you want to wear and combine waistcoats casually, there are few limits! You can go with basically any material, color or pattern and combine it with your outfits. Personally, I prefer combinations that are not overly flashy but sometimes a bright yellow vest may work really well with a sky blue linen suit.
Tartan Vests
Tartans have their roots in Scotland and some people like the pattern for holiday season and evening events. Most of the time, tartan vests are rather bold and so it pays to combine them with solid jackets as shown below.
Tattersall Waistcoats
Tattersall refers to English vestings made with striking plaid designs in all kinds of color combinations. Usually, the background is beige or eggshell and traditionally they were made of a medium weight kersey cloth. Today you can find all kinds of weights and it is often used for country shirts as well with slightly smaller plaids. It was named after the Tattersall horse auction rooms in London which were established in 1766. In the 18th century, horses were covered with checked horse blankets, and it is believed that some people borrowed these designs to make it into waistcoats.
It is a very classic design and it can be paired with all kinds of jackets. If you want to go with a checked jacket, make sure the pattern is considerably larger or smaller than the vest, otherwise, it looks odd.
Below you can find a selection of odd waistcoat pairings for your inspiration. As I pointed out beforehand, there are endless possibilities and you can get creative in mixing patterns and textures, including leather vests!
The Double Breasted Vest
Just like with suits, double-breasted waistcoats are more formal than their single-breasted counterparts and therefore you shouldn't wear double-breasted vests with tweed suits and country clothing. Also, when you wear them, make sure that they are cut proportionally to the jacket, meaning that the body of the vest (as opposed to the lapels) should not be visible when the coat is buttoned. See the image for a visual.
Also, double breasted waistcoats are usually flush and not pointed like single breasted vests. As such it is even more important that it has the right length to cover your pants' waistband.
Most DB vests come in grey, buff, yellow, and light blue, but sometimes also in salmon or pale green. Most of the time, you will see that they have a 6×3 button configuration and a peaked or shawl collar lapel. However, sometimes, you also see 8×4 or even 10×5 waistcoats, but usually, these are bespoke. If you go that route, make sure that the jacket has a high buttoning point so the top of the vest doesn't show when the jacket is buttoned.
The Knit Vest
In my opinion, knit vests are fantastic additions to a man's wardrobe, especially if you like casual weekend outfits, because they are soft as a sweater but look more dressy. Apart from the sleeveless sweater vest without buttons, you should look into knit vests with buttons and even cardigans may work under a jacket if they are very thin, like those from Gagliardi.
For example, a fair isle sweater vest is very classic, yet it comes in so many patterns and color variations that your look will always be unique, though even solid colored knit vests can really stand out…
The Vest Lapel
Some vests don't have any lapels, while most single breasted vests have a slim notched lapel. Double breasted waistcoats often come with a peaked lapel or shawl collar lapel. If you choose these style, you can't go wrong and you'll be able to wear your vest for decades to comes.
Where to Buy Waistcoats
Vintage waistcoats are probably your best bet, but since that is not a satisfactory state, we decided to create our very own Fort Belvedere waistcoats. Right now, we are in the prototype stages but in a few months they should be ready to sell, so stay tuned! Of course, we will offer daywear, and evening wasitcoats, formal and informal…
Extravagant Odd Vests
Last but not least, you will find a number of extravagant waistcoats out there. Often they are made out of silk and often come in bold patterns and colors. Generally, you really have to know what you are doing if you want to pull it off and as such, I can only advise not to wear these kinds of vests if you are just getting started.


text:
MetCore needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 209 designs submitted by 33 freelance designers.
24/7 Webtech
Our product is called 24/7 Webtech. It is a remote monitoring device that is designed to reduce the total cost of facility maintenance. We connect the device to all major components within a facility such as boilers, hot water tanks and air conditioning equipment and the device sends email alerts to service technicians when there is a problem. We consider this product to be very leading edge and would like our logo to convey this message.
Building owners, property ownership groups and businesses looking to reduce maintenance costs with 24 hour monitoring of their equipment
We are looking for a logo that conveys security, strength and high tech.
This logo is to be used on brochures, trade show backdrops and branding the system upon install.
Logo must be simple so that it has the ability to be embossed on our hardware
The 247 Webtech branding must be eye catching and at the forefront of this logo
For further insight you may also look at our brochure at http://247webtech.ca/
Please also note that as our website is 247webtech and we would like the separation of the two numbers (24 and 7) to be generated graphically, as apposed to "24/7", to reduce confusion when performing an online search of our product
We are open to any colour ideas and basic layout so be creative
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


text:
Grid List
11 Item(s)
Mooto ITF Style Hand Protector£20.83 £25.00 (INC. VAT)
Mooto ITF Style Foot Protector£19.16 £22.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX Shin Protector£13.33 £16.00 (INC. VAT)
MTX Male Groin Guard£9.99 £11.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX Female Groin Guard£9.99 £11.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX Forearm Protector£12.49 £14.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX Shin/Instep Protector£16.66 £19.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX Reversible Chest Guard£22.49 £26.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX S2 Hand Protector£16.66 £19.99 (INC. VAT)
MTX S2 Foot Protector£16.66 £19.99 (INC. VAT)
Mooto Reversible Chest Guard£45.83 £55.00 (INC. VAT)
Grid List
11 Item(s)
Bytomic is very proud to be the Official UK Distributor of Mooto, an approved partner of the World Tae Kwon Do Federation and the sponsors of the Great British Tae Kwon Do team.Sported by Olympic Gold Medalist Jade Jones and reigning heavyweight World Champion Bianca Walkden you can train in this brand with pride and start to really push your limits. Maybe one day we'll see you competing for your very own Olympic Gold Medal?!The Mooto high performance product range includes uniforms, shin guards, groin guards and hand, foot & head protection, all of which can be used in official World Taekwondo games and competitions. Mooto gear is suitable for Tae Kwon Do, Judo, Karate and other Traditional Martial Arts.Kit yourself out top-to-toe with Mooto or check out our extensive ranges that supply gear for traditional Martial Arts from TOP TEN, Century, Macho & Bytomic.Wholesale accounts and great discount prices available for Martial Arts School Instructors


text:
by Carol Bowes-Lawlor, D.O., Chestnut Hill Hospital
Eating disorders are not a fad or a crash diet, but are serious, potentially life-threatening conditions that affect both psychological and physical health. More than 20 million women and 10 million men develop an eating disorder severe enough to require treatment, according to the National Eating Disorders Association.
Eating disorders have three classifications: anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and eating disorders not otherwise specified (EDNOS), including binge eating disorder. Anorexia nervosa is diagnosed when a patient is at least 15 percent underweight and refuses to gain weight, either by not eating enough food, over-exercising, vomiting or using laxatives.
Patients with bulimia nervosa are not necessarily underweight, but engage in binge eating followed by purging, either by vomiting or using laxatives.
In addition to emotional damage, eating disorders can cause serious health complications affecting the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, endocrine, dermatological, hematological, skeletal, and central nervous system. Ultimately, victims may suffer a terminal illness as a side effect of the eating disorder: heart failure, other organ failure or malnutrition.
Eating disorders: Who's affected?
Eating disorders have the highest mortality – or death rate – of any psychiatric disorder; in fact, anorexia nervosa has a higher mortality rate than any other cause of death among females ages 15-24, according to the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). Eating disorders are on the rise in some surprising populations, as well: men, older women and young children.
A recent study by Harvard University estimated that 25 percent of adults with eating disorders are men. The NIMH reported that eating disorders in men have increased 250 percent in 10 years. Industry experts attribute the increase to social influences and the trend toward more lean and muscular male models over the last 25 years.
Other research shows eating disorders appearing in younger children – as early as age 5– due to weight-obsessed older siblings or parents, or emotional/psychological abuse. Data from the National Association of Anorexia and Associated Eating Disorders Inc. indicates that 42 percent of girls in first through third grades want to be thinner.
A 2012 study at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine, published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders, reveals women over age 50 also struggle with body image, with 70 percent on a diet, 8 percent purging, and 3.5 percent engaging in binge eating. Notably, of the study subjects, 42 percent were normal weight.
Certain signs and symptoms are common among individuals with an eating disorder and range from physical to behavioral red flags, including fluctuation in weight, cold intolerance, trauma or lacerations in the mouth, constipation, and fatigue or sluggishness. It's important, however, to know that an eating disorder may occur without any obvious signs.
Eating disorders can develop from a variety of psychological and interpersonal factors: low self-esteem; depression, anger or stress; the need to feel control; troubled relationships, difficulty expressing feelings, a history of discrimination based on appearance; and/or a history of physical or sexual abuse.
There are also social factors – those cultural ideals surrounding having the "perfect body" and valuing people by appearance and not inner qualities or strengths.
If a child, friend or loved one shows any signs and symptoms of an eating disorder, contact your primary care doctor who can perform a detailed physical assessment and referral to a nutritionist, psychologist and other experts for treatment, if needed.
Surprising facts about eating disorders
• Almost 50 percent of people with eating disorders meet the criteria for depression.
• Only 1 in 10 men and women with eating disorders receive treatment.
• Men are less likely to seek treatment for an eating disorders because of the perception that it's a "women's disease."
• Significantly higher rates of eating disorders are found in elite athletes. Female athletes in aesthetic sports were found to be at the highest risk.
• Approximately 95 percent of all dieters will regain their lost weight in 1-5 years.
• About 35 percent of "normal dieters" progress to pathological dieting. Of those, 20-25 percent progress to partial or full-syndrome eating disorders.
• Of American elementary school girls who read magazines, 69 percent say that the pictures influence their concept of the ideal body shape, and 47 perecent say the pictures make them want to lose weight.
• The average body mass index (BMI) of Miss America winners has decreased from around 22 in the 1920s to 16.9 in the 2000s. The World Health Organization classifies a normal BMI as falling between 18.5 and 24.9.
Sources: National Eating Disorders Association, National Association of Anorexia Nervosa and Associated Disorders
To learn more, visit www.chestnuthillhealth.com, choose the "Health Resources" tab and type "Eating Disorders" in the search box. You will find an array of videos and podcasts, health tips, a risk assessment – and more on the subject.
Carol Bowes-Lawlor, D.O., is a family practice physician who sees patients at Family Care Associates, Ft. Washington.


text:
Eastside Community Bible Church currently meets at 24 Whitney Drive, Ste A, Milford, OH, 45150.
24 Whitney Drive, Suite A
Milford, OH 45150
Bible Study/Sunday School - 9:30 am
Sunday Worship - 10:30 am
Wednesday Prayer - 7:15 pm
Bible Study - THE STORY OF SCRIPTURE
Our pre-worship hour moves through narrative portions of Scripture, alternating from OT to Gospel and Acts. Currenty, we are studying the power of Christ in Mark's gospel.
AM Worship - CHRIST CRUCIFIED
Christ's death supplied redemption for all those believing in Him. Matthew 26-27 chronicle the preparation, trials, and execution of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will be moving through this passage paragraph-by-paragraph, absorbing the events surrounding the cross.


text:
This cake looks like a lot of work has gone into it, but it takes only about 10 minutes to get it oven-ready. When I put the cranberries on top I thought it looked like an awful lot of berries but they bake down so don't panic!
I served the cake at room temperature with some thick cream, but it would also be lovely served warm as dessert with cream, custard or ice cream. So many options! It might have come late in the year but this would easily make my top 3 cakes of the year – it is that good!
Wishing all my lovely readers a wonderful Christmas – eat, drink and be merry...but most of all eat cake!
250g unsalted butter, at room temperature
250g caster sugar
4 eggs
100g ground almonds
50g plain flour
3 tablespoons caster sugar
25g shelled pistachios (unsalted), roughly chopped


text:
lpm wrote:I wish that the person who grants my wish will die imeadiatly after granting it.
...As lpm rolls off of the now-dead girl who relieved him of his virginity...
I wish for a poster-sized pic of cap's back-dimples/whale-tail to hang up in my garage.
(I could just download one from www.girlswhowerebrieflyplaythingsofenti ... africa.com, but I am hoping for a signed copy.)


text:
Bump & Grind
Now that the kitchen range hood is nothing more than an unpleasant memory it is time to get back to the even more unpleasant task of dealing with the plaster in the parlor. There are no two ways about it, working with plaster, whether you are talking off or putting on, is a mess.
For those of you who are not long time readers of the blog, the plaster in this house was put on in unique fashion for the time. The walls on the entire inside of the house are sheathed with 1X8, T&G "plaster boards". Plaster boards were milled locally in the Carson Mill at the turn of the century. The boards have dovetail grooves running the length of the boards, spaced 2-inches apart. As the plaster is pressed on to the walls, it fills the dovetail grooves, which is what keeps the plaster on the walls.
An 1893 article in The Humboldt Standard refers to them as "patent grooved lath" and says before the plaster goes on "it makes the walls look as if covered with matched and grooved flooring". The article also claims that this method saves mortar and makes the home more sturdy and better insulated than traditional lath. While all of that may be true, this method also makes it a pain in the ass to remove the old plaster and get the walls ready for new plaster.
I only strip off the plaster that is failing so most of it comes off effortlessly. What remains though, is the plaster that was forced in to the grooves back in 1895. I must get that old plaster out of the grooves before the new plaster goes on and it does not come out willingly. In the past I used a Rotozip tool with a plaster bit to grind out the plaster. This really makes an incredible mess. As the burred plaster bit hits the plaster in the grooves it sends out a 3-foot rooster tail of ground plaster. Even working with the Rotozip in one hand and a shop-vac hose in the other, the room quickly becomes choked with dust. I must wear what amounts to a home-made haz-mat suit when doing this.
Well, after years of hard work, the Rotozip finally bit the dust – no pun intended. When I was working in the dining room using the Rotozip to remove the remaining hearth tile the front bearing started to make a little noise. By the time I was half way through the foyer and stair hall that little noise became a high pitched scream and now it was both the front and back bearings that were going. Towards the end of the foyer, just to get it to run I would have to flip the switch and the smack the housing with a hammer to get the bearings to move. Needless to say, the plastic housing did not like being smacked with a hammer and eventually I broke the on/off switch.
On Thursday I went to Sears to buy a new Rotozip, but came home with a Multitool. The Multitool comes with a number of different attachments, but the one I use is a flat blade with teeth on the end. The blade moves back and forth at high speed and does a pretty good job of breaking the plaster apart in the grooves. It doesn't remove it from the grooves quit as effectively as the Rotozip, but doesn't make nearly the mess as the Rotozip, either. What remains in the grooves gets shop-vaced out. Initially this process makes much less of a mess, but once the shop-vac comes on the dust starts to get thick. I now run the shop-vac just before I'm ready to finish up for the day, then close up the room for a few hours until the dust settles.
One down and six to go.


text: SPEAKER: Kai-Min Chung Cornell University TITLE: Recent Progress on Parallel Repetition ABSTRACT: Cryptographic protocols have been developed for a variety of tasks, including verifiable delegation of computation, electronic voting system, privacy preserving data mining and more. A central method for constructing such protocols is to first construct a "basic" protocol satisfying a weak level of security, and then amplify the security of the protocol by running multiple instances of the basic protocol in parallel; this is referred to as a "parallel repetition". In this talk we present several general *parallel repetition theorems*, identifying general classes of protocols for which such parallel repetition amplifies the security level, while at the same time determining the optimal number of parallel repetitions, and the amount of extra randomness needed, to perform such security amplification. In addition, we will briefly mention several applications of parallel repetition in cryptography.


text:
Only hotels in Groveland are listed below. Search for the cheapest discounted hotel and motel rates in or near Groveland, FL for your business or personal leisure travel. Explore the most favored Groveland Florida hotel/motel rooms. Review the Groveland hotel list below to find the perfect lodging. We also have a map of the Groveland hotels. Group booking? Search Groveland Group Hotel Rates
The Groveland center is approximately 6 miles west of South Lake Memorial Hospital and 9 miles west of National Training Center Softball/Baseball Complex.
How should we direct your call?


text:
SOLD! - Taunya Fagan Bozeman Luxury Real Estate
SOLD! - Exceptional quality and fine finishes in this 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom, Bozeman home with office. Private setting backing to trails/farmland in sought after Alder Creek Subdivision.
One of the nicest Bozeman homes for sale in Alder Creek, this modern farm house has a beautiful vaulted kitchen with significant marble topped island, stainless steel appliances, wine fridge.
Living area is open and airy with reclaimed sliding barn door, wood burning stove and deck access.
Luxury master suite with deck access to hot tub, marble tiled bathroom, soaker tub, dual head shower and large walk-in closet. 3-car garage, plus extra storage. A must see!!
View Other Bozeman, MT Homes For Sale
Taunya Fagan Christie's PureWest Bozeman Luxury Homes, giving you the advantage...
406.579.9683 - 1612 W. Main Street, Bozeman, Montana 59715


text:
The academic assistance areas that are provided for all online and off-campus students include:
- Disability Services
The Office of Disability Services facilitates and coordinates accommodations and services for students with documented disabilities at Emporia State University. Emporia State has a long history of providing services for people with disabilities. We are committed to meeting the unique needs of the students. The office also promotes a successful transition to college and to work, campus and community resource information, disability awareness, and voter registration information.
Students are encouraged to register with the office prior to enrolling in classes. Students can self-identify to the office by submitting documentation and making an appointment to address individual needs. Documentation requirements are unique to each disabling condition.
The Office of Disability Services is located in the basement of Memorial Union, (620)341-6637, (620) 341-6646 (TTY), or (620)341-6640 (Fax). Contact the office for reference materials. The Relay Service is available for those with communication disabilities and can be reached by calling 711 from an ESU telephone.
- Library Resources
The William Allen White Library supports the academic, research, and service programs of ESU. To meet individual and Distance Education needs of university, community, and Kansas citizens, the library provides access to resources in print, multimedia, and electronic formats. Students also have access to the Kellogg Online Catalog and other online search tools.
Resources for Distance Students- A listing of library resources and service.For Further Questions: Access the homepage of the library at or contact Terri Summey, Coordinator for Library Services to Distance Students.
Laboratory Assistance (writing, reading, mathematics)
As a distance education student, you have access to academic assistance through the writing lab, mathematics lab and the reading lab.Contact the various labs for information (Writing Lab - 620-341-5380; Mathematics Lab - 620-341-5342 and the Reading Lab -620-341-5495Proctoring Guidelines/Proctor Agreement FormStudents are responsible for finding a qualified proctor to administer each exam. The proctor must be a teacher, professor, or administrator in a nearby secondary school,college, university, or testing center. In some instances, a professional employment supervisor may also serve as a proctor, with the instructor's permission. For assistance finding a proctor, students can contact a guidance counselor, an academic advisor,or the dean of students or registrar's office at a nearby college, university, high school, or local testing center. The Consortium of College Testing Centers is an organization that has testing centers across the country and abroad that provide proctoring services to distance students near their homes. ESU is a member of this consortium. Centers are located in 44 states and Canada. Any fees for proctoring at a specific site selected by the student are the student's responsibility. Students submit their proctor information to the ESU Distance Education Office no later than a week before the campus exam.
Is an online community where graduate students help each other succeed! Making the most of the graduate school experience means having the right tools and the right information. GradShare has the help that students need to really excel.GradShare offers guidance on the full breadth of the graduate experience, such as dissertation topic selection, grants, financial aid, and work-life balance. Moreover, students can find and share advice on research, writing, publishing, job search, and other topics that help them become more effective in their work. Visit: www.gradshare.com
The Memorial Union Bookstore provides distance students the opportunity to order textbooks entirely online and have materials shipped directly to them. Students are not required to purchase textbooks from this vendor.
In addition, students can order ESU Apparel right from the bookstore. ESU pride goes world wide!
Memorial Union Bookstore
Memorial Union
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 341-5214 or (620) 341-6444
E-mail: ESU Bookstore
Career Services Career Services is committed to providing professional career and employment opportunities to students enrolled in off-site programs. That means you can access a majority of our services virtually or through a phone conference with our team of professionals.
They offer such services as:
- Hire-a-Hornet: Vacancy Listings for Internships and Full-Time jobs
- Job Search Directories and Guides
- Computer Lab and On-line Resources
- Graduate School Admission Testing Information
- Tips on Resumes, Cover Letters, Grad School Essays
- Career Exploration Resources
- Demographic and Salary Information
- Career Counseling and online resume reviews
Emporia State University
Career Services-Campus Box 4014
1200 Commercial
Emporia, KS 66801
Phone: (620) 341-5407
E-mail: email@example.com
Laboratories ESU provides a variety of labs to help off-campus and distance students in the area of writing, reading and mathematics.
The ESU Helpdesk assists students with technology and computing needs. Their primary areas of support include:
- Campus network and wireless connections (new requests, configuration, access failure, etc.)
- BuzzIn Portal
- Passwords and Userids
- PC and Mac problems (operating system, virus eradication, etc.)
Helpdesk hours:
Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-9:00 p.m.
Friday - 7:30 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - 3:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Phone: (620) 341-5555 in Emporia or (877)-341-5555 toll-free in U.S.
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Technology Help
There is also help available the ESU Tech Site to assist students with answers, software, wireless, blackboard,etc.
Also, if you are having problems with your computer, the helpdesk will be able to remotely assess your computer to help you diagnosis the problem.
Student ID Number - Student ID numbers have been assigned to all ESU students for conducting university business including registering for classes and requesting transcripts. ID numbers are sometimes referred to as your "E number" or your "Banner Student ID".
Don't know your Student ID?
To look-up your Student ID, [click here]. You will need your username and password (or SSN). If you do not know your password or did not provide a SSN at time of application, contact the Help Desk at 1-877-332-4249 to obtain your ID.
Acessing ESU email account - Emporia State University students enrolled in Distance Education distance courses are REQUIRED to maintain an email account through Emporia State University. Click on this link to find information on accessing your email.
Accessing BuzzIn - Buzz In is Emporia State University's web portal. Similar to other web portals, such as My Yahoo or My MSN, Buzz In will allow users to personalize and customize displayed content to suit their information needs. The Buzz In Portal will serve as the single point of entry for the university's information assets. Not only will the portal allow access to Banner self-service modules, but will also form a cohesive and flexible interface that will support the integration of other university systems such as Blackboard, MyData, and StudentAccess. How to Access Buzz InBlackboard
Blackboard is the course portal through which all online courses are ESU are delivered. You can access blackboard directly through BuzzIn. Login to BuzzIn and click on the Blackboard Link located on the right. For help with Blackboard, please click on the Blackboard Help Link.
Make sure you understand policies related to your responsibilities as a student at ESU. The important policies include
Policy on Adding, Dropping and Withdrawing - Any student who wishes to drop, add, or withdraw from a course offered through Distance Education must make the request in writing or by telephone to the Distance Education office. Students may also use the online drop/withdraw form.
Refund Policy - Students should inquire with the Cashier's Office about refund amounts. Contact Pam Norton or call 620-341-5135.
Tuition and Fee payment Emporia State University is pleased to offer a streamlined payment process to students, faculty and staff. It is Emporia State University policy that students must pay all charges in full prior to the drop date for undergraduate students. Graduate students will not be dropped and will be assessed administrative fees. If a student does not expect to have their balance paid in full by this date, they must enter into an Extended Payment Agreement. To access your account, go to BuzzIn and go to My Account to see your tuition payment or to pay your tuition.
Request for Approval of Overload FormUndergraduate students may take up to and including 18 hours with permission of their advisor. (A student enrolled in one or more developmental courses will be limited to a total semester enrollment of thirteen credit hours. This applies to new students beginning in Fall 1999 and thereafter.) Graduate students may take up to and including 16 hours with permission of their advisor (12 hours for graduate assistants).
Students with superior academic college records may petition to exceed the above stated loads. Written approval to carry an overload must be secured from the student's advisor, the chair of the department of the student's major, and the graduate dean, if for a graduate student. Forms are available in the Registration Office. The overload form must be processed before the end of the first week of classes. Failure to process the form by this time may result in withdrawal from all or part of the student's classes.
Technology Policies - Information Technology (IT) maintains a technology policy web site detailing the Proper Use of Technology, Email Guidelines and Procedures, Computer Hardware Guidelines, Software Guidelines, and Enforcement of IT Guidelines and Procedures.
Face-to-Face Distance Courses: If you have any difficulty locating your class, please call one of the following numbers for assistance:
Distance Education (Emporia): 877-332-4249/620-341-5385
Emporia State University - Kansas City (Overland Park): 913-338-4378
KCKCC Advising (Kansas City): 913-288-7696
BCC Advising (El Dorado): 316-322-3163
JCCC Advising (Overland Park) 913-469-8500 ext3676
ITV Courses:
In an ITV classroom, digitally compressed signals make it possible to offer two-way interactive audio and video conferencing between ESU and one or more sites. Therefore, your instructor may or may not be in your specific classroom. However, a site monitor will be present to maintain the conferencing equipment. The Emporia site is located in Visser Hall 111. Students participating at other sites should contact the site for more information
Internet Courses:
The online Course Portal is Blackboard.
Please see the following links for more information about Blackboard and Internet Courses:
1. Know Your Student ID Number:
Student ID numbers have been assigned to all ESU students for conducting university business including registering for classes and requesting transcripts. ID numbers are sometimes referred to as your "E number" or your "Banner Student ID".
Don't know your Student ID?
To look-up your Student ID, [click here]. You will need your username and password (or SSN). If you do not know your password or did not provide a SSN at time of application, contact the Help Desk at 1-877-332-4249 to obtain your ID.
2. ESU Email
Emporia State University students enrolled in Distance Education distance courses are REQUIRED to maintain an email account through Emporia State University. Your new Gmail account has a vastly larger mailbox size, with no message expiration date. Gmail mailboxes will be 25GB, which provides 250 times more space for emails and attachments. Access to Google Docs, Calendar, Chat, and Drive for easy collaboration with peers and faculty. More effective integration with mobile devices. Many apps are available to link mobile device to Google's Gmail at no cost. How to Access Your Account
3. Access Buzz In:
Buzz In is Emporia State University's web portal. Buzz In will allow users to personalize and customize displayed content to suit their information needs. Buzz In integrates all university systems such as Blackboard, MyData, and StudentAccess. How to Access Buzz In
How to View Your Schedule: Go to the Student Self-Service Links section on the Academic Life tab and select Registration. Then select Student Detail Schedule.
How to View Your Account: Go to the My Account section on the Academic Life tab. The total amount you owe the university will appear.
Obtaining Access to the Academic Life tab: Only students in Active Status will have access to the Academic Life tab. If you cannot view the Academic Life tab and are new to ESU, please contact either the Admissions Office (1-877-468-6378) or the Graduate Office (1-800-950-4723) to check on your admission status.
4. Verifying/Updating Your Contact Information:
- Login to Buzz In
- Select the Academic Life tab.
- Select any links under Registration Tools.
- Select the Personal Information tab.
- Select the appropriate link to verify your address, phone, and email address.
- Check to see if you have provided us with a day-time phone number. This is important so that we can contact you regarding class cancelations and any important items affecting your enrollment.
- If incorrect, please call 1-877-332-4249 or email firstname.lastname@example.com with your updated information. Be sure to include your Student ID when contacting us.
5. Order Your Textbooks from the Memorial Union Bookstore:
Textbooks are available through the Memorial Union Bookstore. You can order them online, by phone, or in person. Please visit the online textbook system at http://emporia.bkstore.com. For more information call (620) 341-5214, (620) 341-6444 or firstname.lastname@example.com.
6. Email your Instructor 1-2 Weeks Prior to Class (Internet Students Only)
You can locate your instructor's email and/or other contact information by:
- Visiting the course description page of your course in the online course catalog
- Use the online Faculty/Staff Directory or Office Directory
- Call Distance Education at 1-877-332-4249 and we will direct your call to the correct department.
7. Pay Your Tuition & Fees Before Class Begins:
Visit the fee payment process in detail at http://www.emporia.edu/busaff/student-information/
8. On the First Day of Class - Attend Class or Login to Blackboard:
Blackboard is the course portal through which all online courses are ESU are delivered. You can access blackboard directly through BuzzIn. Login to BuzzIn and click on the Blackboard Link located on the right. For help with Blackboard, please click on the Blackboard Help Link.
9. Maintain Your Computer Equipment and Virus/Spyware Protection:
Computers are used for coursework, research, and communicating with instructors. Please visit the computer recommendations.
10. View Your Grades Online:
Login to Buzz In, go to the Academic Life tab, Student Records tab, and select the correct term under Final Grades.
11. Familiarize Yourself with ESU's Drop, Withdrawal, & Refund Policies:
Any student who wishes to drop, add, or withdraw from a course offered through Distance Education must make the request in writing or by telephone to the Distance Education office. Students may also use the online drop/withdraw form. University Policies, refunds and collection policies.


text:
In recent years we've grown used to Unionists grousing about the loss of their traditional marching routes in the North, so what happens when the New York City St. Patrick's Day parade is dramatically diverted too?
This year, the Irish Voice has learned, the Fifth Avenue parade will begin at 44th Street and conclude at 79th Street, a block short of the traditional route past the American Irish Historical Society between 80th and 81st Streets and seven blocks leaner than the usual ending point at 86th Street.
The move was instituted last year by the New York police and sanitation departments to save money. All parades in the city would have to be contained to five hours and shorten their routes in order to save on overtime and sanitation costs. Both the NYPD and the Sanitation Department would comment to the Irish Voice about the changes to this year's St. Patrick's march.
Reaction from within New York's Irish community has been mixed. Ray Conlon, the president of the Sligo Association of New York told the Irish Voice, "I think it's terrible. I think they should move it up or start further up from 44th Street so that they can reach 86th Street. I think it's wrong that they shortened it."
Conlon suspects there are other considerations apart from the impact on the city's budget in play.
"I think there's some politics involved in the decision because there is no reason it shouldn't go up its traditional route. I believe the city is looking for money from the Parade Committee," said Conlon, who will march with the Sligo contingent.
"I would they are looking for a few bucks that way. But the committee can't afford it. It's hard enough running the parade without having to pay the city."
The city is making millions from the tourism the parade creates Conlon says, but he believes they still want to make more.
"It's pure greed. They want more money for their own projects and its terrible it should be like that. They're on the street marching up and doing no harm so it should be left the way it is," he said.
Maurice Brick, the public relations spokesperson for the Kerrymen's Association, also expressed his concerns to the Irish Voice.
"Every few years they cut it back and I'm just afraid that one of these years we'll wake up and the route will only stretch as far as 50th Street. It's disconcerting to tell you the truth," he said.
Brick believes that shortening the parade sends a message that the Irish are not as politically powerful as they used to be in the city of New York. "This would never have happened 40 years ago, it would have been inconceivable," he adds. "Because back then they had that clout. They don't have it now. Especially when you have a mayor going around saying that we're all inebriated and getting away with it."
Conlon says that this year the mayor won't be able to gibe that the Irish are hanging out of the windows of the American Irish Historical Society because the parade will end a block before it reaches there.
"That's probably the reason why it's been cut off at 79th Street," says Brick with a laugh. "They make a pile of money. I usually stay near Grand Central and every hotel in that area is always full of parade goers."
Conlon believes that the cut backs have been made because of the effort it takes. "They don't think it's worth it any more for the Irish. That's how I feel. I may be all wrong. But I've been marching in that parade for 43 years and these recent changes are indefensible," he said.
But Mary Power, the ex-president of the Cork Association, has a different take on the city's parade move. "
We knew this was going to happen. It's not just the Irish parade. All parades have been shortened and for many reasons, the impact on the city's traffic being the main one."
"Am I disappointed? Yes, I wish it reached as far as 86th Street because I live in that area and that was the usual route. But I just think it's still wonderful that we are allowed to tie this city up for a day."


text:
Views: 39
Replies to This Discussion
So many thoughts, but I'll stick with 3:
1) Wow - Way to be supportive of your wife's career, she must feel so lucky to have you on her side. /sarcasm
2) Will Ferrell is the standard by which you're judging "good movies"?! That doesn't really lend itself to my respecting your opinion on any movie.
3) It's statements like this that keep me from warming up to Roddick. I know, he could not possibly care less if some nobody that can barely lift a racquet doesn't like him, but on a "rah rah, Go America" level, it does pain me that the only player we have of note is this arrogant P*@ck.
© 2019 Created by Mark / The Mayor. Powered by


text:
On our Costa Rica tour we stayed at Nature Lodge Los Caballos for three days, and we really enjoyed it. The new owners did a really good job by renovation, so it became a lovely place to stay. The people are so kind, and the kitchen is unbeatable. I loved to watch the tukans, stood up very early in the morning to listen the monkeys roaring and to watch the sunrise. I just felt happy.
Thanks to all the staff, we would like to come again soon, because we had the good feeling to share our stay with a big family.
Anna and Franz Weber,
Rheinzabern, Germany
On our CoThe Nature Lodge Finca los Caballos is one of the best places we have stayed in all of our travels. The lodge is absolutely beautiful and our room incredibly comfortable with breathtaking views. The food at the lodge is top notch (we would rate it 4 stars). But the biggest delight was the incredible hospitality and warmth from all the wonderful people working there. It made our trip extremely special.
We highly recommend the Nature Lodge to anyone visiting Montezuma! We loved it so much we are already planning our next Costa Rica trip back there!!
Chris and Chuck
Evanston, Illinois
We recently returned from our first visit to Costa Rica. The highlight of the trip was our stay at the Nature Lodge. We booked the hotel because it offered horseback riding. Other than that we knew little about the place. Upon our arival we were more than pleasantly surprised.
It is a beautiful, secluded setting in the jungle. It has only 12 rooms which make it an ideal place to relax. The scenerary is spectacular right which can be viewed right from your your hammock. The wildlife is unique to anyone from the recreational areas of the USA. From monkeys to exotic birds and plants and trees of all varities you can have a great day just listening to the sounds of the jungle while longing around the pool with a glass of wine.
The staff was most helpful and courteous from the waiters to the owners. We also enjoyed the horseback rides which included a breathtaking view of the ocean to a swim in a river pool at the base of a cascading waterfall. Riding is adaptable for all levels of experience.
The rooms were clean and the campus was truly beautiful which fits their description of "barefoot elegance." The rates were more than reasonable. The highlight was the excellent meals prepared by a German chef who could practice her culinary skills at the finest cafes in the world.
We would definately recommend the Nature Lodge!!!
Gary & Sherrill Brown -
Visalia, California
Nature Lodge Finca Los Caballos, Costa Rica
4 km south from Cobano on the way to Montezuma
Tel : (506) 2642-0124
Email: naturelc[at]racsa.co.cr » Contact us


text:
Message Board
Samantha Le Message Board
Talk about the novels, new and used books that Le has written!
Author Le's Book Reviews
Little Sister Left Behind
This novel describes the tense existence of Communist Vietnam after the American withdrawal, where a family's life became complicated after the father was put into a concentration camp. The family bond was quickly weakened by the political atmosphere. They attempted to adapt to everyday life, but the family hierarchy, with Father at the top, Mother on the margins and the main character, Summer, left neglected and feeling invisible, caused resentment and ...


text:
Despite what shortsighted critics say, solar power is the wave of the future . . . and—of course—it's been the basis of our energy supply all along, since most of our current power sources would not be available today if it weren't for of Sol. Unfortunately, the process of converting sunlight directly into electricity—which is the form of energy most useful to us—by means of solar cells has been prohibitively expensive . . . until now!
That's right . . . just recently, a genuine breakthrough in photovoltaic technology pioneered by a research arm of the Radio Corporation of America (RCA) has brought affordable solar power in reach. They've made it possible to reduce the cost of sun-produced electricity from an average of $10 a watt to $1.00 (or less) for that same watt . . . which, unbelievably enough, is even less expensive than some utility-supplied power!
Age-Old Technology
The truth is, photoelectricity has been around for some time. It was first recognized in 1839, and was eventually developed into a useful source of energy with the advent of wafer-type solar cells in the mid-1950's. In a nutshell, a conventional photovoltaic cell works like this: A semiconductor material (in this case, silicon, which is a component of sand and is thus plentiful) is first refined to a high degree of purity in an electric furnace. Next, this 99% pure material is "cleansed" even further through various chemical processes, and is then converted under intense heat from a granular form into a single-crystal state.
During the conversion process, the silicon is "doped" with either boron or phosphorus to form P (positive) or N (negative) ingots. The impregnated crystals are then sliced very thin and joined, P to N, using a doping agent and more heat. With that done, minute nickel or aluminum strips are attached . . . to conduct current and act as terminals. When sunlight penetrates the thin P-layer, a reaction takes place in the "barrier" between the P and N layers and electricity is produced.
Obviously, then, the cost of manufacturing a wafer-type solar cell can be quite high. Besides the expense of merely producing the necessary ultra pure silicon, the substance must be further processed by physically slicing the ingots . . . then each cell must be assembled, which also increases cost. So, not only are the necessary materials at a premium, but the manufacturing steps themselves run into big dollars.
The Secret's in the Sauce
How, then, has RCA broken through the price barrier? To put it simply, the firm has attacked the problem from a whole new direction. Conventional photoelectric cells are relatively effective in terms of light-to-power conversion, achieving an impressive 10% (or higher) efficiency in the field. However, to achieve such a high rate of efficiency, the cells must be manufactured from only the purest grade silicon . . . anything less simply wouldn't yield the magic number.
RCA researchers decided to try a different approach: If manufacturing costs could be reduced drastically, they reasoned; cell efficiency would no longer be of prime importance. So, as early as 1974, RCA technicians began developing what they call hydrogenated amorphous silicon cells . . . hardware that not only uses inexpensive "impure" silicon, but requires less costly manufacturing techniques as well.
According to Dr. David Carlson, group leader of RCA's photovoltaic research team, the fabrication process is completely different from that used for conventional single-crystal silicon solar cells. "We start with a gas called silane, which consists of silicon atoms surrounded by four hydrogen atoms, and we use an electrical pre-charge—much like that in a fluorescent tube—to break up the silane molecules and deposit a film containing between 5 and 50 percent hydrogen by atomic weight. In other words, the hydrogen is chemically bonded into the silicon . . . and it's the hydrogen that makes the cells work. Prior to our discovery, it was generally accepted among scientists in photovoltaic research that you couldn't use amorphous, or noncrystal, silicon semiconductors to make solar cells because there were too many broken bonds in the 'impure' structures. But it turns out that the hydrogen 'heals' such defects and makes the material a fairly good semiconductor."
Of course, less costly silicon is only part of the story . . . the fact that the new process minimizes production costs is just as important. Since the gas and precharge technique doesn't require intense heat (necessary temperatures have been reduced from over 1,400°C to 200°C), not only is less energy consumed in production, but many types of inexpensive material (including glass, sheet metal, and even plastic) can now be used as a base or substrate . . . where only a high grade of metal was acceptable before.
In addition, the innovative method cuts corners by combining processing steps. The substrate section is first coated with a very thin steel or titanium conductive layer, then alternate P- and N-doped layers-sandwiched around a "spread" of undoped silane about half a micron thick -are deposited. (The beauty of working with a gas, by the way, is that different layers can be "painted" on . . . and the "dope"—in this case phosphine and diborane gas—can easily be premixed with the silane.) The final step involves coating the structure with a transparent conductive oxide-Indian tin-which naturally carries electricity and allows light to pass through. The entire process is so relatively quick and easy (it may take anywhere from 1 to 20 minutes) that it makes the production of "old-fashioned" single-crystal silicon cells almost impractical . . . and, even more important, cuts costs to the point where the glass substrate is the most expensive material used.
Efficiency is the Key
Before the company goes into full swing with the amorphous silicon solar cell program, its people would like to increase the efficiency of the little converters. So far, researchers have managed to reach a conversion factor of nearly 5% . . . which would put the cells in the range of $1.00 per peak watt for large quantities-right now. Carlson hopes, however, to be able to increase that percentage in the near future . . . since the material they are working with now is capable of about an 8% efficiency. (He also claims that in the next few years a 10% efficiency will likely be achieved.)
Today RCA . . . Tomorrow the World
Naturally, the effect that the mass production of inexpensive photovoltaic cells could have on society as a whole is nothing short of mind boggling. Since such devices will be well within the financial reach of the average American family, it isn't inconceivable that in the near future rooftops all across the nation will be covered with arrays of the 3" X 3" miniature generating stations. The energy provided by photovoltaic cells can, of course, be utilized in several ways . . . either totally independent of the local utility by adding battery storage (perhaps in combination with electrically heated water storage for space heating if desired), or—on a limited scale—in concert with the power company . . . by swapping that utility's energy at night for solar electricity during the day.
But that's not all . . . since the cells are capable of functioning even under adverse conditions (RCA researchers find their creations can produce between 20 and 30% of total power on an overcast day), future possibilities include using them as a source of power for electric propulsion vehicles (in conjunction with lightweight batteries for nighttime use).
What it all boils down to is that tomorrow's dream is here today . . . and it shouldn't be long—perhaps two years or less—before we all can enjoy low-cost, independently produced electricity!
EDITOR'S NOTE: New developments in photovoltaic research within the past few months may make it possible for us all to enjoy energy independence in the very near future: Keep a weather eye posted toward MOTHER EARTH NEWS' pages, because in the next few issues we should be reporting on several other pioneering groups who are on the verge of making similar momentous discoveries.


text:
22 Nov Effective Communication Systems That Make Our Lives Easier
In today's fast paced society you continue to see the advancement of technology giving us more and more great things to make our lives easier. You can't deny the simple fact that these advancements have really increased our ability to communicate around the globe.
If you take the time to think about it for a little while you can really see how big of a change has come in a very short space of time. One of the best inventions we have at our disposal is the telephone. Many of us still write letters once in a while, but just think how our world would be if we didn't have telephones and all we used was mail and telegrams. With the phone you can just as easily call someone on the other side of the planet as you can your next door neighbor or a friend in another town.
There is no doubt that telephone communications have drastically improved how we do things and to think that without telephone we would not have the internet like we do now. The longer we are around the more we will see things increase in speed as well as become easier. Even now you can send a text to someone on the other side of the planet and receive an answer back almost immediately.
Not only does this help us with business, but also in other areas such as vacation planning. You now can log online get some information on any part of the world, book your tickets, rooms and even meals while you sit at home. And to think without our sophisticated communication network we would be unable to control air traffic to make this all possible.
As you look at what we have you can't help, but appreciate the advanced systems that had to put into place to make our lives easier as well as make the world seem like a smaller place. Without our advanced communication it would be impossible to effectively have relations with other countries in a matter like we now do. Can you imagine trying to negotiate a deal with another country using snail mail? It wouldn't work. It would be quite conceivable to think that without fast communication our lives would be a lot less filled with what is happening around the world. Some might argue that it would be a better place, but you can't disagree that it would not be as much fun.
I know that every time I use the telephone to talk to a loved one overseas I'm sure happy for the communication system we have in place to allow us to do just that.
Jack G Jones


text:
CNFR is Looking for National Anthem Singers
Let your voice be heard! The 2014 CNFR National Anthem Contest is HERE! You could win two tickets to a performance at the College National Finals Rodeo and a one night stay in Casper AND perform our National Anthem at the CNFR!
Entering the contest is very easy. Video record yourself performing our National Anthem. You may use accompanying music or perform a capella. Upload your video to YouTube. Submit the entry form available at the CNFR Facebook page (facebook.com/CollegeRodeoFinals) with a link to your YouTube video. Entries are due by 11:59 pm (MST) on April 14, 2014.
Voting for the 2014 National Anthem Contest will open on April 21 and run through May 18. The public is encouraged to visit the CNFR Facebook page and cast their votes. The winners will be announced on May 19th.
The nation's best college cowboys and cowgirls from eleven different regions will enter into the College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) arena June 15 – 21, 2014. The CNFR is the "Rose Bowl" of college rodeo. It is where the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA) crowns individual event champions in saddle bronc riding, bare back riding, bull riding, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, breakaway roping, and goat tying. National team championships are also awarded to both men's and women's teams.
Visit www.collegerodeo.com or CNFR.com for more info on the NIRA and the CNFR or https://www.facebook.com/CollegeRodeoFinals for more information on the contest.
- Contest Instructions
Participants in the CNFR Anthem Contest will video themselves performing the National Anthem and upload their videos to YouTube. The CNFR Committee will select finalists, and each finalist's video will be posted on the CNFR Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/CollegeRodeoFinals). Visitors to the CNFR Facebook page will vote for their favorite videos, and six winning entrants will be chosen on the basis of vote tallies.