text:
Milk Chocolate
Delicious and creamy, milk chocolate is a taste sensation great for desserts. Recipes such as Milk Chocolate Mini Cookies and Milk Chocolate and Caramel Clusters are tempting to all chocolate lovers.
Chocolate-Macadamia DreamsBetter Homes and Gardens
These mouthwatering cookies combine rolled oats, white and semisweet chocolate, and macadamia nuts for a delicious treat. Substitute peanut butter chips for an interesting twist.
Easter EggsFamily Circle
Make these easy chocolate candies for Easter baskets or to serve with Easter dinner. Pudding mix provides the chocolate for the centers. For the coating, you can choose either dark chocolate, milk chocolate, or white chocolate.
Triple-Layer Chocolate Crumb CakeFamily Circle
Make cupcakes from the same batter you use to make the layers, and then decorate the chocolate sour cream frosting with the crumbs.
Chocolate Dulce De leche BarsFamily Circle
Strawberry-Chocolate TurnoversBetter Homes and Gardens
Holiday Chocolate Bonbon PopsBetter Homes and Gardens
Chocolate-Caramel BarsBetter Homes and Gardens
If you love coconut, try this easy chocolate and coconut dessert recipe everyone will love.
Kit Kat CrescentsParents
Eyes of NewtBetter Homes and Gardens
Peanut Butter-Chocolate Twist CupcakesBetter Homes and Gardens
The Original Chocolate FondueMidwest Living
Milk chocolate, milk, and peanut butter make a simple sauce that's great to serve for dessert or as a sweet appetizer with fresh fruit or cake cubes.
Drunken SugarplumsBetter Homes and Gardens
Steamed PuddingBetter Homes and Gardens
Impress your guests with this delicious holiday dessert. This recipe includes chocolate, cinnamon, cranberry, and ginger. Serve on a footed cake plate for an elegant presentation.
Double Chocolate ApplesFamily Circle
Coated with chocolate and candy melts, these candied apples are a sweet treat for fall. Sprinkle apples with M&Ms before they harden for an extra dose of chocolate.
Red Velvet CheesecakeMidwest Living
Take a delicious traditional red velvet cake and give it a creamy twist. Don't let the red color fool you: The flavor is chocolate.
S'more FondueBetter Homes and Gardens
Hot Chocolate-Banana WontonsMidwest Living
These sugar-coated fried appetizers are served with a refreshing mango-pineapple sauce.


text:
All A's All Ways: A Professor Reveals the Secrets to Success Ebook
You're about to purchase a Downloadable Ebook
Hi, sorry for the interruption!
We're repeating some important information here to ensure that you're making an informed purchase. Please review it.
- Don't get caught unaware. Preview ebook and open the sample ebook on each of your intended devices before continuing.
- You will need a Free 3rd-party application that can read the intermediate .acsm file you will receive as download. PDF/Epub format is downloaded automatically by the application thereafter. Please install the necessary software first on your intended device of use.
- e-Book can be copied on up to 6 devices that must have the same Adobe ID
- We can only keep the download on our site until the ebook publishers/distributors authorize us to do so. Please keep a backup.
- Printing unlimited pages within 30 days is allowed.
- Copying unlimited text selections within 30 days is allowed.
Refund Policy
Refunds are not allowed after the ebook is opened so please open the ebook directly on your intended device. Refund requests should be recieved within 7 days after download is made available. Of course, if you get an incorrect ebook ( different from what is mentioned in the title) or if the ebook doesn't open on the initial device, then we'll assist with fixing the issue or get you a refund if a timely fix isn't available.
Customer Service
We currently only provide ticket (online form submission) or email support. Rest assured that you're in good hands; customers like our professional service!
Publication Date: May 2005
File Size: 2220 Kbytes
Restrictions set by Publisher:
- Text-to-speech feature is available.
- Printing unlimited pages within 30 days is allowed.
- Copying unlimited text selections within 30 days is allowed.
- Free application Adobe Digital Editions, Aldiko reader, or Bluefire reader required .
( 20.1% savings )
- Check Supported devices and software requirements .
- Ebooks once opened are non-refundable. View return policy .
- OnlineBookPlace.com Store Reviews on Google and Yahoo
Do you know which school staff are most vital to your success? [See hint below.] Your school survival guide, from high school to grad school and beyond. A Professor reveals the secrets to: getting accepted to and paying for your dream school, making your degree obsolete proof, unleashing your creativity, understanding hypnosis to control yourself and others, decision making and how to ace your exams. [Hint: who gets to see all of the exams, scholarship and important school information, first?] You cannot afford to be without this book. Just one chapter will save you money, frustration and grief. Here is your guide to thinking outside the box.
Should you buy this Ebook?
We've put together a collection of resources to help you make a decision regarding whether you should buy this Ebook from us.
- Is your device one of these? Ebook reading software will work on the following devices: Windows, Mac, Android 2.2+ Devices, IPad (iOS 3+), IPhone (iOS 3+), Kindle Fire. Several other devices are also supported by the software.
- Compare prices. Our price is $7.95. If you would like to research our competitors to see their prices. Here're some places to look:
Why should you buy Ebooks from onlinebookplace.com?
We've had 1000s of downloads so far and with over 300000+ Ebooks to choose from, onlinebookplace.com is becoming a favorite Ebook Store for many. Allow us to win you over with our competitive pricing, upfront policies and diligent customer service.
We're Upfront:
- Every Ebook page on onlinebookplace.com has information on restrictions that publishers have placed on the Ebook along with a clear indication of software required to read the Ebooks.
- If ratings for an Ebook are available from one of several sources online, then we've attempted to get those to help you make a better purchasing decision about the Ebook. Reviews from Goodreads (a popular reviews site) are provided on the same if they're available.
- In most cases, we've also attempted to get you links to the Ebook on our competitor's site so that you can compare prices with relative ease.
- We use McAfee to scan for any vulnerabilities in the system to ensure that any information that you give us does not fall into the wrong hands.
- We use Paypal, a trusted 3rd party payment provider to accept Payments -- your payment information doen't reside with us. Any information that does end up with us is safe.
After installing the appropriate app for your device, try a Sample Download (Sherlock Holmes from Project Gutenberg) before purchase. The sample is only for checking device compatibility.
Check below for device compatibility and any free 3rd-party software requirements. Choice of what ebook reading app to use is yours, we only present a few common apps that several customers of ours have preferred. You should be able to transfer your purchase to more than one (upto 6) compatible devices as long as your ebook-reading apps have been registered with the same Adobe ID before opening the file.
Windows/Mac PC or Laptop
Free app Adobe Digital Editions required. Note that this software is not the same as Adobe Reader.
Android 2.1+
Free app Aldiko Reader or Bluefire Reader required.
Kindle Fire (and any Android based Kindle models)
Free Kindle Android app Bluefire Reader required.
IPad or IPhone
Free app Bluefire Reader required. Kindly review their tutorial for the requirement (note that while they're talking about library ebooks, same applies to your purchased .acsm file) -- feel free to use the sample download for testing. Tutorial .
Several Other devices supported
Devices like Nook are supported via the free application Adobe Digital Editions . This software is not the same as Adobe Reader. Please check compatibility of your device before purchase.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Authors:
- Abstract:
- Vitellogenin is used as a biomarker for estrogenic effect in laboratory-based regulatory test systems OECD TGs 229, 230 and 234 and vitellogenin levels in the plasma of juvenile or male specimens of various fish species have also been used for monitoring estrogenic impacts in freshwater and estuarine environments, especially in association with discharges from waste water treatment plants. The use of any biomarker requires knowledge about the baseline levels in an uncontaminated environment and the present investigation was initiated to identify baseline vitellogenin levels in juvenile brown trout Salmo trutta. Juvenile brown trout were caught by electro-fishing from 15 sites in 12 streams of Funen, Denmark, during late September and early October 2010. The fish were brought to the laboratory, blood samples were taken and plasma vitellogenin concentrations were determined by means of a direct non-competitive sandwich ELISA. Vitellogenin concentrations in the plasma of the 135 male, juvenile brown trout caught during the investigation were all below 52 ng/ml and vitellogenin concentrations in the juvenile, female brown trout were generally one order of magnitude higher. The results indicate that baseline vitellogenin levels in juvenile, male brown trout in an uncontaminated environment are below 100 ng/ml. This also indicates that most of the high values obtained in earlier investigations (2000 to 2004) investigations could be attributed to estrogenic exposure. Six of the streams investigated in 2004 were revisited in the 2010 study and vitellogenin concentrations had decreased. Between 2004 and 2010 some discharges (via septic tanks) from scattered houses in the open land known to discharge estrogenic activity had been removed and this may have reduced the addition of estrogenicity to the streams.
- Type:
- Conference abstract
- Language:
- English
- Main Research Area:
- Science/technology
- Review type:
- Undetermined
- Conference:
- SETAC Europe 23rd meeting, 2013
- Submission year:
- 2013
- Scientific Level:
- Scientific
- 2186016216


text:
The Auckland City Centre Advisory Board assists and advises on city centre issues and achieving the vision and strategic outcomes of the City Centre Masterplan and Auckland Plan.
They advise the council governing body, Waitematā Local Board and council controlled organisations.
The board also advises the council on how to spend the City Centre Targeted Rate, which is paid by CBD businesses and residents to upgrade and develop the city centre.
For more information, read the panel's Terms of Reference (PDF 72.6KB).
Members are representatives of city centre business and resident groups. The panel also includes the Mayor, a mana whenua representative, a councillor and a Waitematā Local Board member.
The Auckland City Centre Advisory Board holds scheduled meetings every month.
Scheduled meetings are open to the public.
For dates, agendas and minutes, see agendas and minutes.
To attend or present at a meeting of the Auckland City Centre Advisory Board, or find more information, contact us.
Your feedback helps us to improve our website. If you have feedback about our services (not the website), please contact us.
Help make Auckland the best place inthe world to work, play, study and invest.


text:
Happy Valentines Day! If you haven't already seen it, I've written a short Valentines story over on RJ Scott's blog as part of her Valentines Guest Post Thing (I believe that's the technical term).
Happy Valentines Day! If you haven't already seen it, I've written a short Valentines story over on RJ Scott's blog as part of her Valentines Guest Post Thing (I believe that's the technical term).
Please bear in mind that I'm not a reviewer.
This is just a list of what I read and what I thought about it.
My personal opinions will undoubtedly differ from yours,
and they're no reflection on the authors or their work, simply my own thoughts.
Links go to Amazon but books are available from multiple sources.
I try to buy direct from the publisher where I can.
Five Stars are given to those books that I wanted to start reading again the moment they ended.
Always happy to receive recommendations in the comments.
Mi Alma – Dale Cameron Lowry …one of the free reads I picked up at the Big Gay Fiction Giveaway. Short and sweet and sexy. Didn't knock me out but there are some nice lines, warm backstory, likable characters and all well written. If you fancy a quickie, you won't go wrong with this. 3.5
Half Broke: a Veterans Affairs Story – A.E. Wasp ….One of the free reads I picked up at the Big Gay Fiction Giveaway.
Upfront I'll say that this is written in first-person-present, which I have a hard time reading, so my experience is probably influenced a little by that as I couldn't immerse myself in the story. I liked this, though it didn't wow me. It's a quickie so there's not much time to fall in love with the characters, especially as they had rich, interesting backstories and personalities that could easily have filled a full-length novel. The story itself is good. 3.5*
Drew can't believe his luck when the dark blue sedan pulls up. Until he sees who's in it.
It's fucking freezing. Luckily, the spot he and Chris work from is out of the wind. He feels sorry for the girls around the corner, wearing next to nothing under the moth-eaten fur coats their management so generously allowed them to keep on; as long as they hold them open for the slow parade of curb crawlers running their headlights over them. At least he gets to wear pants.
Not that they provide much protection in this weather; cold fingers of night air penetrated the thin leather hours ago. Maybe if there was a sliver of air between the leather and his skin he might have felt a little warmer, but they were so damn tight there was no chance. He thanked Heaven that he'd decided to shove a rolled up sock down his crotch before they came out; it was the only thing stopping his balls from dropping off.
Part of him wondered why they were bothering tonight. A couple of the girls had been picked up, but there hadn't been so much as a nibble in their quarter. Not even any of Chris's regulars had shown up. And he always did well on a Friday night. Hell, he did well every night; laying on that thick southern drawl, as he tipped back his battered cowboy hat and chewed on a toothpick. It was mesmerizing. Christ, Drew would do him if he could afford it. But instead, they both stood there shivering under the street lamp's mocking glow, pulling their jackets close over the thin, clinging t-shirts beneath, and praying for the sun to rise, or Prince Charming to show up.
So, yeah, that blue sedan looks like it could be the prince in question. The window rolls down as Drew walks over. He tries his best not to shiver when he allows his coat to fall open to show the way his nipples have hardened in the cold. The old letterman's jacket that he found in a goodwill store is a little ridiculous, but it works. He looks a lot younger than he is – he's twenty-five but with the right clothes, his preppy blonde hair spiked up and the right light, he can pass for seventeen on a good day. Young sells, so he figured it couldn't hurt. The first time some guy asked him to wear nothing but the jacket, he figured it was worth the twenty bucks. By the time the tenth guy asked him, it creeped him out.
When he leans on the open window of the car, he goes from thinking he might make his rent, to hoping he's going to make it back in one piece.
"You working?" The guy's beautiful but his face is like thunder, and practically growls out the words.
Drew raises his eyebrows, and nods at the gold badge glinting on the guy's belt. "Are you?"
The badge clatters into the glove compartment with a flurry of cursing. "Just get in the fucking car."
Drew hangs his head, then dutifully opens the door and gets in. He sees Chris take a step forward, looking worried, but Drew winks and smiles to reassure him, even if he's already thinking it's a bad idea.
As soon as he closes the door, the guy hits the gas, and pulls away with his tires screaming. Drew glares, and fumbles with the seatbelt. "You in a hurry, Detective?" When he gets no answer he swivels in his seat to get a better look, while he warms his hands on the hot air blowing from the vents in the dash.
The guy looks exhausted, and on edge. His eyes are deep set in dark rings, his skin pale. His tall, muscular body is slumping, but his fingers beat out a tattoo on the steering wheel, like he's got caffeine instead of blood keeping him upright. Dark hair curls behind his ears, the strands lank and greasy from the repetitive motion to keep them there. His dark blue suit is rumpled and unpressed, much like the rest of him.
"Bad day?"
The guy doesn't say anything, just grips the wheel tighter. Drew's about to start his spiel, when finally the guy awkwardly stutters out, "Do you have…is there a…where's your–"
"No." The word seems to take the guy by surprise, and he chances an infuriated glance or two at Drew. Drew stands – or rather, sits – firm, and folds his arms across his chest. "I'm not fucking a cop in parked car under a fucking bridge tonight." The detective looks outraged, then accepting. Drew figures it's tiredness rather than lack of discretion for the guy to think of something so stupid. "Your place or mine, I don't much care which. Or drop me back on the corner."
The cop's apartment is a mess. Drew can't quite believe his eyes, and he squatted with Chris in a crack house for three months. There are clothes and rotting half-empty takeout containers strewn about the place. There's a thick layer of dust over every surface, and an ungodly smell coming from the kitchen. There's a penicillin factory happening in a mug on the floor. The filthy coffee table seems to have some police reports open on it, showing crime scene photos and mug shots. When Drew wanders over there, they're slammed shut suddenly, with a mountain of New York's finest standing guard over them.
Drew hears a weird noise. He lifts his foot, peels the sticky candy wrapper off the sole of his sneaker, and holds it out. "Is it the maid's week off, Detective, or–?"
"Don't keep…Adrian. Just call me Adrian." Adrian reaches out and takes the wrapper, adding, "Please."
Drew smiles, and hopes it looks alluring. If there's one thing he knows how to do, it's bury his feelings of disgust to get a thing done. He shrugs off his jacket and throws it on the arm of the couch, next to a stained pillow and rumpled blanket. He thinks he's subtle when he sneaks a peek at his watch, but he's obviously not subtle enough.
"How much for the night?"
The question takes Drew by surprise. He shakes his head. "You can't be serious?"
Adrian pulls out his wallet, takes out a bundle of cash and puts it on the coffee table. It's so high it spills down like a landslide. "How much for the night?"
Drew looks at the money, ignoring Adrian as he steps towards him. Drew is tall, but he has to look up when Adrian hooks his hand around Drew's neck, and pulls him into a searing, biting kiss.
There's nothing pleasant about it. It's teeth and stale coffee breath, and fingernails biting into the back of his neck, but Adrian's paying so Drew lets it happen. It's not the worst thing he's experienced this week. Still, when Adrian releases him and steps away, his face all shame and rejection, Drew thinks that might be.
The way Adrian hangs his head makes something like fury rise up in Drew. He knows what Adrian's thinking. That he's taking advantage of Drew like all the other perverts out there; the ones that slap his face red raw before they come on it, or make him beg and call them daddy. Adrian's standing there full of self-loathing, makes Drew want to shake him. Maybe if the cop wasn't still wearing his gun he might have. Instead, Drew grabs Adrian by the wrists. "I'll stay. But let's get cleaned up first."
The bathroom isn't much better than the rest of the apartment. Drew resists the urge to offer to disinfect it before they shower, and tries to ignore the layers of dust and scum, and filthy underwear on the floor. He doesn't bother trying to be sexy when he removes their clothes, aiming instead for tender. He figures what the guy needs more than anything is a little TLC. And, judging by the way Adrian seems to come to pieces as Drew strips them down, he's not wrong.
Drew's a little afraid that he might have to hold Adrian up in the shower, but he seems solid enough when they step under the hot spray. Drew takes his time soaping Adrian down, working his fingers against his tanned, muscular body, and through the dark hair that trails down the center of it. Drew cleans every inch, slowly and methodically. Every now and again, Adrian lifts his hand to brush against Drew's nipple, or to cup his bicep or ass, but mostly he just stands there, watching in silence, gasping only when Drew's fingers get close to his crotch.
Drew saves that until last. He works the lather through Adrian's thick dark pubic hair, and around the side of his balls. He smiles a little to himself when Adrian opens his legs just a fraction, so Drew can slide his soapy fingers back to Adrian's twitching pucker. He keeps his hand there, alternately working small firm circles over Adrian's asshole, or rolling his balls between his fingers.
The other hand soaps Adrian's dick. It's half-hard, and getting heavier by the second, so Drew pushes Adrian back a step so the spray cascades over his shoulder and washes the soap away. Drew pulls him forward and goes to his knees in one motion. As soon as Drew's tongue makes contact, Adrian keens above him. He tries to ignore the sounds Adrian's making, and concentrate on getting his lips around Adrian's cock before he comes himself.
He finds he's not so much sucking, as tasting. Adrian tastes wonderful. Drew has a whole slew of skills in the cock-sucking department – he's had to listen to how his mouth was made for it since junior high – but it's like he's forgotten them all. It's pure pleasure to taste Adrian, to feel the velvet soft skin in his mouth, the sweet tang of pre-come as his runs his tongue along Adrian's slit. He can't help but hum with the pleasure of it.
Then he's being yanked to his feet. "Not here." Adrian sounds like he's the one that's had a cock down his throat. "Come to bed."
Apart from a few clothes slung over a chair, the bedroom is pristine. It's almost more of a shock than the rest of the place. Drew half expects Adrian to pick him up and throw him onto the bed, but Adrian pulls the covers back and waits for Drew to slide in before joining him.
The bed is cold, almost clammy. Adrian scoots right up to Drew, pressing the line of his firm body against him and starts rubbing Drew's arms to warm him up. Adrian's face is so earnest, Drew can't bear it. He leans forward and presses his lips to Adrian's. Adrian freezes, before relenting and kissing him back.
It's not like before. It's soft, and chaste in its own way, even though they're naked, and rubbing against each other. Adrian's lips are gentle and attentive; he's lightly mouthing, sucking and licking Drew just the way he likes it. Drew could spend all night doing that – could probably come from just that – but he senses Adrian's tiredness and pulls away. He smiles slightly, feeling strangely awkward. "I've got lube in my pants. I should–"
He starts to move but Adrian stops him and flicks open a drawer in the bedside cabinet, producing a tube with a half-hearted flourish.
Drew takes it and sits up. Adrian starts to protest but Drew pushes him back down on the pillow. He folds the covers back, and takes a position between Adrian's legs, facing away from him. He doesn't do this; put on a show. At least, he hasn't for a while, so it feels a little embarrassing to start with. But by the time he has three fingers in him, he's forgotten all about that. It helps that he can hear Adrian's heavy breathing, and feel his hands kneading his ass cheeks, holding Drew open with his thumbs to get a better view.
"Christ, Drew."
Drew turns, his legs shaking with anticipation, and straddles Adrian. Adrian's hands are shaking too as he holds his straining cock up against Drew's open hole. Drew has a moment of panic.
"Ade…if you want to use something…"
"Do you do this with anyone else?"
There's such agony in Adrian's face when he asks that question, Drew can hardly stand it. He looks Adrian dead in the eye. "Never. I promise. Never."
With that Adrian lifts his hips. There's a delicious pressure on Drew's hole before Adrian's cock head breaches him. It's been a long time. Drew had forgotten the sting, and how damn big Adrian is. But his lover waits, stroking his back and his thighs until Drew is ready to move again. It takes a while for Drew to fully seat himself, then even longer for them to build their momentum. They start in small tentative movements; Adrian sliding easily in and out of Drew, both of them relishing the drag and the sloppy sound they make, moaning in unison with it. When Drew starts to bounce, his hard, dripping cock bobbing in front of him, Adrian wraps both arms around Drew's waist, and pounds him; tilting his hips to hit Drew's sweet spot, and make him yelp. And when Drew comes untouched, Adrian milks every last drop out of him before coming himself with a shout, thrusting hard and filling Drew with everything he has.
"So…bad day?" Drew is the little spoon, so when Adrian doesn't answer, it takes some effort to turn under Adrian's heavy arm to look at him.
Adrian sighs, knowing he can't get away from it now that Drew's eyes are on him. "Five year-old, beaten into a brain hemorrhage for not taking out the trash."
Drew purses his lips. It was a stupid question. There's rarely a good day in homicide. "You wanna talk about it?" Adrian shakes his head, and pulls Drew closer, burying his face in Drew's neck.
Drew strokes Adrian's hair, and kisses his ear before asking, "You wanna tell me why you're sleeping on the couch?"
Adrian keeps his head down and shakes it again. Drew sighs and waits, and eventually Adrian forces himself to look Drew in the face. "Because I can't stand it. I can't stand sleeping in here without you."
"Ade, we talked about this–"
"I know, I know–"
"It's called 'deep cover' for a reason–"
"I get it, I do, I just–"
"And if you blow my cover, it's three years work down the drain–"
"They don't suspect you, do they?"
"No…no, of course not."
It's not a lie. Not really. Drew just doesn't want to explain to Adrian how his pimp thought he might be an informant when he'd found out Drew gets picked up by a cop once in a while. That the first time him and his goons half-beat Drew to death after catching him coming out of Adrian's car, the only reason they stopped was his pimp realized that Drew's ass was full of Adrian's come. After that, he was quite happy to take whatever money Adrian paid Drew, as long as he got to see the proof. But the indignity of bending over so the bastard could check every time was offset by Drew imagining throwing him, and the rest of his people-smuggling friends, in a deep dark hole forever.
"How much longer?" Adrian always asked.
"Six months. Maybe a year." Drew had been saying that for almost two years now.
Adrian pulls him in, kissing his husband hard. Then snuggling close, and closing his eyes, he finally looks rested for the first time all night. "And then no more. This is the last assignment, right? Then you quit vice for good?"
"Yes…this is the last time." That's not a lie either. Not really.
© Alex Jane 2016 All Rights Reserved
On the run up to the release of Valentine Delights on the 12th Feb, which features Something Beginning with 'V', the lovely Elin Gregory did a little Q&A thing with me for her blog.
You can read it here.
A short story for Halloween – 2.5k words – Explicit
"What are you talking abo't? It's the eve. All Hallows Eve, you fuckwit! It's when the veil between worlds gets thin…when evil walks the earth…b'fore all the saints c'me out t'morrow. Or some shit. Anyway. WHO WANTS SHOTS?!"
For the fifth time in as many minutes, the drunk-ass college student dressed as a particularly ugly sexy nurse, adjusted his fake tits and stumbled back, nudging the double whiskey on the rocks that sat on the bar. The guy who belonged to it, sighed heavily and tried to make some space by twisting away, but the asshole just made up the difference and nudged him again.
The whiskey-drinker rubbed his temple, trying to decide if it was the unrelenting noise in the bar that was causing his headache, or the unrelenting stupidity. Suddenly, there was a snort of laughter to his left, and he felt an oversized body squeeze into the space next to him.
"You had to put up with that for long?" The voice was soft around the edges but came from a chiseled face and equally chiseled body.
The guy didn't seem to be in fancy dress like the rest of the people crammed into the bar, although the blue paisley shirt was a little over the top for a weekday. It did serve to bring out his dark eyes, peering out from where his chestnut bangs fell across his face. It should have been hard to hear him over the din of the Halloween party that had been raging pretty much all day – College towns. What are you gonna do? – but his voice was as clear as day
The whiskey got downed in one swallow. "Too long. You're late."
The brown eyes smiled and sparkled in the low light. "Actually, I'm early. I keep telling you to get a decent fucking watch. And what in Hell's name is that on your head?"
"These?" A hand reached up to fondle the plastic red horns nestled in his dirty blonde hair, like he'd forgotten they were there. "I'm the Devil." Brown Eyes laughed, and the Devil grinned back. "Just trying to blend in." He glanced over his shoulder and raised his ass off the stool, showing off the red devil's tail poking out of the fraying seam of his jeans.
Brown Eyes swallowed. "Do I wanna know how that's staying there?"
The Devil leaned in, and whispered, "If you're going to make me explain butt plugs to you again–"
Brown Eyes burst into laughter, his voice deep and slightly too loud. It drew too much attention, heads turning to look at them from all directions. Both men tried to make themselves inconspicuous, which was a hard task being that they were the two tallest guys in the room.
Brown Eyes hunched over, resting his forearms on the bar. "So, if you're the Devil, then what the Hell does that make me?" His voice was quiet and too full of sadness for it to be a joke.
The Devil reached out his hand but didn't touch, just let his fingertips rest on the sticky wooden counter, just close enough to feel the potential of the other man's hand. "You're my Angel." His voice was quiet but earnest. "You'll always be my Angel."
The Angel huffed out a laugh, all bitterness and hurt. Then he checked his watch, and shook his head. "We don't have much time."
The Devil slid off his stool and asked, "Did he notice? Did he see you–?"
The remainder of the sentence was cut of with a look from the Angel that very clearly said What do you think?, but what came out of his mouth was, "Did you get a room?"
The Devil eerily mirrored the Angel's bitch-face back at him, and started pushing his way through the crowd, muttering, "Of course, I got a room. When have I ever forgotten to get the fucking room?"
The Angel pulled a face at the back of the Devil's head and resisted the urge to give that bouncing red tail a good, hard yank.
The sidewalk was cluttered with people, all loaded and stumbling around. Everyone was dressed up or at least they had been when they started out. As midnight rolled around, most of their carefully planned cardboard constructions, or witty social commentary that they were wearing, were soaked in alcohol, sweat and puke, causing them to disintegrate. Along with their dignity. The night air was full of laughter and screams – sometimes it seemed hard to tell the difference. Music poured from different venues on the street, sounds competing for dominance until none of it made sense. Luckily the motel was only a couple of blocks away.
The quiet was a blessing as soon as they walked into the lobby. They headed straight for the elevator, although the Angel seemed caught up in looking around. "It seems different this time."
The Devil pressed the call button and pulled the room key from his pocket. "Under new management, apparently. Damn sight better than last time."
The elevator car arrived with a ding. The two men stepped in and the weight of them made the thing creak and dip. The Angel smiled over at the other man, but the Devil pulled the plastic horns from his head and held them nervously in front of him, keeping his distance and his expression neutral as the doors closed and they ascended.
When they got to the room, the Devil went in first, flicking on the light and shucking his leather jacket. The Angel followed, closing the door very gently as if trying not to make a sound. And then it was too quiet. The silence seemed like a barrier between them, until the Angel huffed out a laugh. "I feel nervous. Why do I feel so nervous?"
The Devil walked towards him, slowly, letting his hips snap, and his chest swell with each breath, pulling the flimsy black t-shirt even tighter across his muscled body. "You don't have to do this, y'know."
The Angel laughed. "Christ. Look at you. Of course, I do. I just…" The Devil was close enough that he could reach out and touch him. He chose to cup his jaw and run his thumb over the Devil's wet, plump lips, as he gazed longingly into his too-green eyes. "I just wish we had more time."
The Devil smiled, and chased the digit, whispering, "I missed you too," before sucking the Angel's thumb into his mouth.
The Angel groaned, his knees almost giving way, and then launched himself at the Devil, taking his head in both hands and devouring his mouth. Even though the Angel had the edge, being slightly taller, the Devil gave as good as he got, his fingers scrabbling at the Angel's back, pulling him closer, their kisses biting and hard, every taste leaving them needing more.
It was the Devil who was the first to pull back, pushing his Angel away with a hand on his chest, the pair of them panting, chins raw and wet, both of them hard and aching.
The Angel tried to chase him but the Devil stepped back, a stern look in his eye, so he waited.
The Devil took hold of the hem of his t-shirt and pulled it over his head. The Angel stopped unbuttoning his own shirt and took a step forward, reached out to skim his fingers over the dragon tattoo on the left hand side of the Devil's chest, it's tail curling around his pierced nipple. The Angel swallowed, his voice sounding broken when he said, "That's new."
The Devil nervously balled up his shirt, and asked quietly, "Do you like it?"
The Angel nodded enthusiastically, and let his hand drift over to the stylized lion on the other side, then down to the snake undulating across his torso. "I love them all."
They moved slower then, reverently undressing each other; the Devil easing the Angel's shirt over his tanned shoulders, toeing off their shoes, unbuckling each other's belts.
There was a hiss and groan as the Devil sank to his knees, pulling the Angel's underwear down and letting his cock spring out. He leaned forward and licked a long, wet stripe from the base to the tip, sucking the head between his lips briefly. Nuzzling his face into the Angel's thick dark hair, the Devil murmured, "If I could have anything, I'd want a day to taste you. Nothing else but one whole day just to taste every inch of you."
A sound came from the Angel that sounded like a sob. "Don't. Don't say it. Please don't."
The Devil rose to his feet, and gathered the Angel in, letting him bury his face in his neck to hide his emotion. But only for a moment.
"How do you want to do this?"
The Angel pulled back and kissed him on the mouth, gentle and tender. Then he rested his forehead against the Devil's, and whispered, "I wanna see you. See your face."
The Devil nodded and without a word, walked to the bed and lay back, spreading his legs, and tipping his hips up to show off the bright red tail sticking out of his ass. He stroked his cock lazily as the naked Angel walked towards him, neither man taking their eyes from the others.
"You're so fucking beautiful," the Angel breathed out, as he climbed between the Devil's legs. "But this thing…is ridiculous." He tugged on the tail, smirking wickedly as the Devil gasped and squirmed.
"You better get rid of it then." The Devil almost didn't sound like himself. Not when his Angel tugged on the tail, or when he twisted it, pulling it out a fraction and then working it back in, all the while the Devil biting at his forearm, writhing and begging for his Angel to just fucking do it!
When finally, neither of them could take it anymore, the Angel pulled the thing free, leaving the Devil gaping, and threw it to the ground with a thunk as he inched forward on his knees to position himself. He smeared the generous amount of precome that had leaked out over his head in lieu of more lube. There was still so much coming from the Devil's hole that he didn't think they'd need it.
And the Angel was right. As he breached him, they both groaned, and kept groaning until they were hip to hip. The Angel paused, his breath coming in short, sharp pants, and he looked his Devil in the eye, careful and strong when he said, "I love you. Don't forget, will you? I love you–"
The Devil surged up and kissed him, desperate and wanton. "I won't. I won't forget, but we don't have much time left."
The Angel's grin spread over his face, and he chuckled, "Like you'll last long anyway."
The Devil smirked, and canted his hips, making the Angel gasp. "Fuck you, Flyboy."
"Next time. Definitely next time."
They began to move then, choreographed moves that they'd practiced over eons, that pulled the maximum amount of pleasure from both of them, almost violent in the way they grappled and fucked into each other, unashamedly vocal and loud.
It didn't take long for the Devil to look up, almost with fear in his eyes and stutter out, "Oh no…I'm…close…so close…Jesus fuck…I wanna see them…let me see them, please…Oh God…"
As he threw his head back, a light blasted through the room, white light almost too bright to bear, and from the Angel's back unfurled two white wings that filled the room and shone like the sun.
When the two men climaxed together, their voices made the whole room shudder, and the ceiling cracked above them.
The Angel lay at the Devil's side, his head on his shoulder, trailing his long fingers through the come splattered over the Devil's chest. He smiled and said quietly, "If I could have a whole day, this is what I would do."
The Devil pressed his stubbled cheek to his Angel's head, and smiled into his hair. "You'd rub come into my belly?"
The Angel laughed and slapped him. "No, you moron. This…just…lying here with you."
The Devil was quiet for a little while before tentatively asking, "But after we've had sex, right?"
The Angel rolled his eyes. "Duh. Of course." He looked up and the two of them smiled at each other, counting down the moments until…
A pathetic electronic beeping sound broke the silence. The Angel laughed but there was little humor in it. "Will you please, please, get a new watch!"
The Devil slid his arm from underneath the Angel and rolled off the bed, his hand going protectively to the Casio on his wrist. "There's nothing wrong with this one. Besides…I like that it annoys you." He smirked down at his Angel, but the brown eyes wouldn't meet his.
The Devil dressed in silence, neither one of them wanting to acknowledge the few moments left between them that were slipping away. The Devil was sat at the foot of the bed, tying his bootlace, when the Angel finally spoke.
"It should have been me. I should have been the one to–"
"No!" The Devil turned, anger flashing on his face. "No, we talked about his. We made the right decision. It was right that I should go."
The Angel sat up abruptly and flung his arms around the Devil's neck. "I can't bear it without you…that he made us choose…"
The Devil smiled and pressed his mouth to the Angel's naked skin. "That's why he did it. So we'd both be in Hell."
They held each other tight, knowing it couldn't last, but as the Devil pulled away, the Angel half-sobbed, "Lucifer, please don't–"
"Michael. I have to go. The veil is closing." The Devil kissed his Angel one last time, then tore himself from his arms.
He walked slowly to the door, reluctantly taking up his discarded jacket, and sliding his arms into it. When he got to the door he paused, and asked quietly, "When you get back…can you tell Father that…?"
The Angel huffed out a laugh as he replied, "He already knows."
He was smiling when the Devil turned to take one last look at him and for a second the Devil wondered if he could risk disobeying a second time, risk staying beyond the hour they were permitted. But instead, he soaked in the last sight of his brother, committing it to memory along with all the others, and opened the door.
"I love you too, Michael. Don't you forget either."
He walked out the door just as the veil opened and closed around him, saving his brother from any glimpse of the things he'd have to endure for yet another year. But he would. Always. For his Angel.
The End © Alex Jane 2015 All Rights Reserved – Artwork © Alex Jane 2015
Trademark Acknowledgements – Casio – Casio Computer Co. Ltd
The End
© Alex Jane 2015 All Rights Reserved – Artwork © Alex Jane 2015


text:
2008 Lobbying Disclosure:
Observations on Lobbyists' Compliance with Disclosure Requirements
GAO-09-487: Published: Apr 1, 2009. Publicly Released: Apr 1, 2009.
Additional Materials:
- Highlights Page:
- Full Report:
- Accessible Text:
(202) 512-9095
Office of Public Affairs
(202) 512-4800
The Honest Leadership and Open Government Act (HLOGA) of 2007 amended the Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 by doubling the frequency of lobbyists' reporting and increasing criminal and civil penalties. This is GAO's second report in response to the Act's requirement for GAO to annually (1) determine the extent to which lobbyists can demonstrate compliance with the Act by providing support for information on their registrations and reports, (2) describe challenges identified by lobbyists to complying with the Act, and (3) describe the resources and authorities available to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia's efforts to enforce the Act. For this report, GAO placed increased emphasis on written documentation to support disclosure reports. GAO reviewed a random sample of 100 lobbyist disclosure reports filed during the first three quarters of calendar year 2008. GAO also selected a random sample of 100 reports of federal political contributions, filed for the first time, for mid-calendar-year 2008. This methodology allowed GAO to generalize the sample results to the populations of 40,169 lobbying activity disclosure reports and 6,048 reports with contributions filed. GAO met with lobbyists regarding their filings and with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia regarding resources, authorities, and efforts to focus resources on lobbyists who fail to comply with the Act.
While there are no specific requirements for lobbyists to create or maintain documentation related to disclosure reports they file under HLOGA, GAO's review showed that lobbyists were generally able to provide documentation, although in varying degrees, to support items in their disclosure reports. For income and expenses, two key elements of the disclosure reports, lobbyists could provide written documentation for an estimated 99 percent of the reports. However, in approximately 14 percent of cases, the documentation provided either was incomplete or contradicted the reported amount of income or expense. In addition to income and expenses, GAO reviewed five other data elements in the disclosure reports, and lobbyists who were required to report on these elements could provide documented support for all items in an estimated 35 percent of the reports. As of March 18, 2009, lobbyists had amended 12 disclosure reports included in GAO's sample to make corrections on one or more data elements. For political contribution reports, filed for the first time in 2008, GAO estimates that 65 percent of the reports could be supported by FEC data or documentation provided by lobbyists. An estimated 16 percent of the reports contained erroneous entries or failed to disclose required contributions. The majority of lobbyists who newly registered with the Secretary of the Senate and Clerk of the House in the first three quarters of 2008 filed required disclosure reports for the period. However, for about 13 percent of the registrants, GAO could not identify a corresponding report on file for their lobbying activity, likely because either a report was not filed or reports that were filed contained information, such as client names, that did not match. Similar to GAO's findings in the first review of lobbying disclosure, most lobbyists felt that existing guidance for filing required registrations and reports was sufficient. However, GAO's review of documentation and lobbyists' statements indicates some opportunities to strengthen lobbyists' understanding of the requirements. Some small firms and sole proprietors indicated they did not understand the requirement for both firms and individual lobbyists to file reports on financial contributions. GAO continues to believe, as noted in its first report, that the lobbying community could benefit from creating an organization to focus on sharing best practices, providing training, and reporting on opportunities to minimize potential confusion. In response to an earlier GAO recommendation, in April 2009 the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Columbia (the Office) plans to put in place a system to better track, analyze, and report on its enforcement activities. The Office also has assigned an additional staff member to assist with lobbying compliance issues.
Aug 14, 2017
Federal Reports:OMB and Agencies Should More Fully Implement the Process to Streamline Reporting RequirementsGAO-17-616: Published: Jul 14, 2017. Publicly Released: Aug 14, 2017.
Aug 7, 2017
Small Business Contracting:Surety Bond Waivers for Construction ContractsGAO-17-683R: Published: Aug 7, 2017. Publicly Released: Aug 7, 2017.
Aug 2, 2017
Federal Real Property:Status of FBI Headquarters Consolidation and Issues Related to Funding Other Future ProjectsGAO-17-783T: Published: Aug 2, 2017. Publicly Released: Aug 2, 2017.
Jul 27, 2017
Federal Contracting:Improvements Needed in How Some Agencies Report Personal Services ContractsGAO-17-610: Published: Jul 27, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 27, 2017.
Jul 26, 2017
2020 Census:Bureau Is Taking Steps to Address Limitations of Administrative RecordsGAO-17-664: Published: Jul 26, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 26, 2017.
Jul 24, 2017
U.S. Postal Service:Key Considerations for Potential Changes to USPS's MonopoliesGAO-17-543: Published: Jun 22, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 24, 2017.
Jul 20, 2017
2020 Census:Bureau Needs to Better Leverage Information to Achieve Goals of Reengineered Address CanvassingGAO-17-622: Published: Jul 20, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 20, 2017.
Jul 13, 2017
Puerto Rico:Information on Trends and Challenges to Small Business Federal ContractingGAO-17-752T: Published: Jul 13, 2017. Publicly Released: Jul 13, 2017.
Jun 8, 2017
Open Innovation:Executive Branch Developed Resources to Support Implementation, but Guidance Could Better Reflect Leading PracticesGAO-17-507: Published: Jun 8, 2017. Publicly Released: Jun 8, 2017.
May 24, 2017
High Risk:Actions Needed to Address Serious Weaknesses in Federal Management of Programs Serving Indian TribesGAO-17-589T: Published: May 24, 2017. Publicly Released: May 24, 2017.
Looking for more? Browse all our products here


text:
Garter Girl Loves: Bridal & Bridesmaid Robes
Hello, lovelies! If you are looking for a robe for the morning of your wedding, you've come to the...August 4, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Father Of The Bride Gifts
Father's Day is coming very soon, so I thought it would be fun for this next installment of Garter Girl Loves to...June 2, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Blush Bridal Ideas
Are you all about being pretty in pink on your wedding day? Blush is a very pale shade of...May 12, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: DIY Wedding Decor
Maybe you are just a little bit crafty and want to take on a DIY project for your wedding....May 5, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Bridal Crowns & Tiaras
Are you looking for a crown for your wedding? Have you always wanted to be a princess on your...April 21, 20170
Garter Girl Loves: Mother Of Bride Gifts
Mother's Day is coming very soon, so I thought it would be fun for this next installment of Garter...April 14, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Bride Totes
You are tote-ally going to love today's wedding inspiration feature! In today's installment of Garter Girl Loves, I have...March 31, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Veils
In today's Garter Girl Loves post, I'm going to talk about something that I love: tulle, lace and a...March 24, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Flowers
Do you love flowers and all things spring for your wedding? Or are you looking for a gift for...March 17, 2017
Garter Girl Loves: Wedding Dress Hangers
On the day of your wedding you are going to need a pretty hanger for your wedding dress! Yes,...March 10, 2017


text:
Robert Kirschen – Managing Editor
About the author: Robert Kirschen is the Managing Editor of WSOP.com. He oversees the news, recaps, and other information on the World Series website, and spends much of his time on the road at WSOP Circuit events. He has been writing for the World Series of Poker since 2013.


text:
On-Demand Webinar
Data Visualization for Higher Education
Learn how quick and easy institutionwide
decision making can be with better data.
Regardless of size, your institution is most likely bombarded with structured and unstructured data from a variety of sources. Flowing in faster than ever, it's messy and downright overwhelming.
How can you take advantage of all of the data? How can you trust decisions are based on accurate and timely information?
Webinar highlights
This complimentary on-demand webinar will demonstrate:
- How easy data visualization is to adopt institutionwide.
- Why everyone can use it, no technical skills required.
- How fast stakeholders and decision makers can access self-service reports.
- Ways you can analyze data on the fly with an easy-to-use, drag-and-drop interface.
- And more.
Have a SAS profile? To complete this form automatically Sign In
Welcome, . Edit Profile Sign Out


text:
CZECH REPUBLIC: Skoda claims Q1 sales record
Volkswagen Czech Republic unit Škoda Auto has claimed its highest-ever one-month-sales figures for March 2007 and record sales for the first quarter of this year.
Get full access to all content, just $1 for 30 days
A Message From The Editor
just-auto gives its paid members access to the very best automotive market coverage.
And now there's just-auto plus, our premium membership that gives you exclusive component forecast data, company profiles and extended news coverage - just for premium members.
Today I can offer you 30 days access for $1 - and that includes just-auto plus.
Dave Leggett, editor of just-auto
* plus VAT if applicable
Only on


text:
August 24, 2010
Operation Purple Summer Camp
YMCA Camp Marston in Julian, CA is hosting the National Military Family Association's popular Operation Purple summer camp this week August 22-27, 2010. The Association developed this free summer camp program in response to the need for increased support for military children, especially those whose parents are or will be deployed.
240 kids, ages 7 – 15, from all over San Diego County and beyond attend the camp for FREE thanks to support from the Sierra Club and The Sierra Club Foundation.
"Our mission is to empower these military children – our youngest heroes – to develop and maintain healthy and connected relationships, in spite of the current military environment. Kids attending Operation Purple camp will have the opportunity to learn the skills to cope with the stress of a deployment and make friends with other kids who are also missing their mom or dad," said Mary Scott, the Association's Chairman of the Board. "The National Military Family Association is excited to work with the YMCA of San Diego County on this very worthwhile program."
Children have the opportunity to share their military parents' stories and photos on the "Wall of Honor" and with the rest of the campers. Each camper brings in a picture of their family member and it is posted with notes and letters on a wall for the entire week.
The camp is "purple" which means that is open to
children of service members of any branch of Service, active duty, National
Guard or Reserve, as well as children of members of the Commissioned Corps of
the Public Health Service and National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration.
On Wed., Aug 24 there will be a landing of a US Coast Guard MH-60T Jayhawk Medium Range Recovery Helicopter. Also, the 1st Marine Logistics Group, Seventh Engineer Support Battalion from Camp Pendleton will arrive in a 7-ton battle truck and Humvee, including four Marines in full battle gear.
Operation Purple campers will be able to meet the Marines and Coast Guard service members, view equipment, take photos and ask questions.
Camp Marston, in Julian, is owned and operated by the YMCA of San Diego County. Situated on 236 acres of forests, trails and meadows, the camp features a pond for boating and fishing, archery and marksmanship ranges, play fields, swimming pool and lodging for 280 children and staff. Marston operates year round with traditional summer youth camps, school outdoor education programs, family camps and group rentals. In all, over 17,000 children and adults attend YMCA Camp Marston each year.


text:
Latest in NCAA
Patrick Surtain Jr. Is The Highest-Rated Cornerback Recruit Ever
Patrick Surtain Jr., a cornerback in the class of 2018, currently holds a .9989 Composite Rating from 247Sports. Should that number hold through Na...
By: Brandon Hall
Zion Williamson Nearly Broke His Nose on the Backboard While Pulling Off the Most Vicious Block You've Ever Seen
Just touching the backboard is enough to make the average Joe happy. Zion Williamson has to be careful he doesn't break his nose on it. A 6-foot...
By: Brandon Hall
Meet Bunchie Young, the 10-Year-Old Freak Athlete Who Has Already Received a D-1 Football Offer
Bunchie Young is a 10-year-old who already has a full-ride offer to play D-1 football. Let that sink in. It sounds crazy, but Bunchie's highlights...
By: Brandon Hall
Tennessee Track Star Christian Coleman Just Ran the Fastest 100 Meters in NCAA History
Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross blew everyone's socks off at the 2017 NFL Combine when he ran the event's fastest 40-Yard Dash ever. After ...
By: Rob Scott
Basketball Court Dimensions and Hoop Height: A Quick Guide
How Big is a Basketball Court? An NBA basketball court is 94 feet long and 50 feet wide. In meters, it's 28.65 m long and 15.24 m wide. The WNBA ...
By: Brandon Hall
Latest Videos in NCAA
How Elite Runners Overcome Injuries
New Balance's team of elite runners, including Adrian Blincoe, Jack Bolas, Liz Maloy, Brenda Martinez and Craig Miller, give insight into how they have been able to overcome injuries throughout their careers.
The Unscripted Journey of Antonio Gates
An improbable Elite Eight run in the NCAA Basketball Championships opened the gates to NFL stardom for San Diego Chargers All-Pro tight end Antonio Gates.
Evan Longoria: No Substitute for Hard Work
All-Star third baseman Evan Longoria shares his success story of being an under-the-radar high school ballplayer to a big-league superstar.
Why Devin Harris Stayed In State for School
Former University of Wisconsin basketball standout Devin Harris reflects on the excitement of being recruited by Division I schools and explains why he chose the in-state Badgers over other warm weather destinations.
Why Tony Gonzalez Chose Football Over Basketball
Atlanta Falcons TE Tony Gonzalez reveals why he made the difficult decision to give up basketball.


text:
Well kids, this gal is about to hit the road up north to Wisconsin for some good ol' fashioned family Turkey Day fun…
Oops! Wrong decade (that's me 2nd from the right, BTW).
Ahhh, yes! This is better!
That would be Sissy #4, Sissy #3 and Sissy #2 (yours truly) and Mama Everythingtarian. Sissy #1 and daddio are missing from this shot, although they shall be there and present come Thanksgiving Day tomorrow!
But before we devour all the delights that come along with this holiday, how's about a giveaway?!?!
The lovely people at Campbells/V8 were so generous to send me this soup prize pack of fun…
- V8 Garden Vegetable Soup
- pea pod pen
- reusable bag
- pedometer
- journal
Fun stuff, right?
I haven't tried the soup yet, but I couldn't resist posting a pre-Thanksgiving giveaway…so here's what you gotta do to win the exact same prize pack: Leave me a comment telling me your favorite Thanksgiving day food/dish!
Just do it by Sunday night midnight, and the winner shall be announced Monday morning. Happy Thanksgiving everyone! And just for the record, I am a stuffing girl through and through.
P.S. If you feel like being extra thankful this holiday, please help donate and build a well in Cambodia with me :)


text:
Looks like Roseville, 3 bedroom house is no longer available on Rent.com which means this information is likely out of date.
Spacious home, 3 bedrooms plus loft, 2.5 baths, 2300 sq.
Nice and quite area. Walking distance to mall and school.
No Pets
Don't have a Rent.com account? Create one.
Creating an account allows you to acccess your saved and contacted properties on any device. Already have an account?
Log In
We are experiencing technical difficulties at the moment. Please try again later.


text:
Blumentals Screensaver Wonder 22.214.171.124 | 18.8 MB
Screensaver Wonder is a premium screensaver software for creating amazing personal screensavers. With Screensaver Wonder you can easily make a screensaver from your own pictures and video files. You can add background music and select from over 100 stunning picture transition effects. Screensaver Wonder is extremely easy to use. You can create standard screensaver files and install them on your system automatically. You can also create standalone, self-installing screensavers for easy distribution and sharing with your friends.
Screensaver Wonder is one of the most popular screensaver software products on the market today, helping thousands of users decorate their computer screens quickly and easily.
Key features
- Make a screensaver from your pictures and/or video files
- Add background music from MP3, WAV, WMA and MID sound files
- Select from over 100 smooth image transition effects
- Exclusive constant movement effects - slide, rotate and zoom
- Easily add customizable text labels
- Enhance your screensaver with cool background options
- Customizable screen saver settings window
- Built-in compression ensures smallest possible file size
- Excellent quality, compatibility and performance on all PCs
- Works with Windows 7®
Home Page - http://www.blumentals.net/
Download links:
Download from FileSonic
Download from FileSonic


text:
Hey everyone I decided to be generous to give 10 lucky people 1 wish but in order to be pick you have to give me a good reason why you want that wish. WARNING; You can not wish for more wishes or to hurt someone.
UPDATE: I didn't knew how many people was here that's why I used 10 but now I think it's unfair to some people so I'm changing it up a bit and I will give 20 lucky people 1 wish but no exceptions and give me a very good reason why I should grant you that wish but if it's very personal tell me in the comments and I will talk to you on chat.


text:
3.5 stars 6 totalReview Thomas Jaffarian
Posted by Jeremy
Thomas Jaffarian, I call him the Commander of the Court because of what I didn't realize when I started my divorce.
Tom's command of the law and his experience will allow you to take control of the process, rather than just becoming another victim of divorce.
Let me summarize what he managed to do for me:
- maintain ownership of my properties
- equal parenting time
- children locked into my towns school district
- Zero alimony payments
- Reasonable buyout to my Ex
- I did not spend hours waiting on some bench at the courthouse
- I did not wait weeks or months for hearings
- Most importantly his ability to work with the opposing council to achieve a very fair deal.
I highly recommend hiring Tom, you will not be disappointed.
Posted by Stephen
I am extremely pleased with the outcome of the services that Attorney Jaffarian provided to me. Attorney Jaffarian most recently drove the successful termination of my alimony after over 10 years of painful payments. His knowledge and guidance through the new laws coupled with his aggressive presentation to the court set me free. He was very, informative and well prepared throughout this life-changing event. He continually reached out to me to follow up as we moved through the process. He was professional at all times, fair with his billing and really strives for the best outcome of his clients. After all is said and done my payback is about 7 months. I cannot sing enough praises about Attorney Jaffarian and I strongly recommend him.
Posted by Marc
I definitely would not wish the need for a lawyer on anyone, however, being that i had no alternative, I was extremely pleased to have the services of Attorney Jaffarian available to me. Attorney Jaffarian has recently helped me through the often difficult divorce proceedings that most clients experience. He was quite informative and well prepared. He continually reached out to me to follow up as we moved through the process of creating a separation agreement, prepared for, filed and executed my divorce and the ultimate preparation and submission of 2 separate QDROs. I would strongly recommend the services of Attorney Jaffarian, he is quite knowledgable, professional and respectful and definitely looks out for the best interest of his clients.
Posted by Andrew
Meeting Attorney Jaffarian was an absolute blessing! Before I was referred to him, a judge had ordered me to pay over $5,000 a month in past and current child support. I could not keep up with payments and my bank accounts were frozen. Mr. Jaffarian was amazing. He got the judge to release the levy on my account and instead of going to trial, he aggressively negotiated a settlement with my ex-wife's attorney that reduced my child support by over $3,000 a month. I am very grateful to him for relieving my stress.
Posted by anonymous
Shows up in court unprepared.......Not aggresive.....Does not reseach anything,leaves that up to you. Needs alot more practice before taking on clients!
Posted by anonymous
I used this attorney as a referral and completely disappointed. Not knowing what to expect from an Attorney, he took complete advantage with over billing hours and not being knowledgeable with how to settle out of court. Ultimately, he doesn't know how to be an aggressive or fair Attorney for his clients sake. Do not hire.


text:
I don't let my wife work or go outside. My cat who's name is wife is not allowed to go outside and she is not allowed to get a job.
Most Helpful Girl
Nah, you know what's best for her. And she wouldn't get a job even if you let her. She'd just nap in the sun all day like a lazy bum.10|10|0
Wow how did you know she is lazy? :) wow you know my wife inside and out wanna share her in the world of cuddles?
Yes I love wife cuddles!
Just don't kiss her tummy she is sensitive there XD
Most Helpful Guy
You sure she couldn't get a job at the circus?10|10|0
Nope she is not special


text:
The Boards of IGas and Dart have entered into a Scheme Implementation Agreement (SIA) through which it is proposed that IGas will acquire the entire issued share capital of Dart by way of a Scheme of Arrangement under Australian law (Scheme).
The Boards of IGas and Dart believe that a combination of IGas and Dart would create a UK national energy champion:
The combination of IGas and Dart will create a market leading onshore UK oil and gas company with the largest area in the UK under licence of over 1 million net acres including major UK shale basins
A financially strengthened group complemented by the underlying core cash flows, cash balances and unused debt capacity, and a work programme for 13 licences funded by GDF SUEZ and 2 funded by Total E&P UK
Dart Energy Limited,
IGas Energy
Please be civil. Job and promotion will not be added into the comment page.
Leave this field blank
Your name*
Your e-mail*
Your website
Leave this field blank
Your comment*
(Use Markdown for formatting.)
This question helps prevent spam:
What color is the sky on a clear day?*
Remember me
your browser.
Mobile news
Our news
your website
Do you have any
tips to us
About us | Contact | Privacy | Terms |
Editor: Michael Rogers
Copyright 1973-2016. Scandinavian Oil-Gas Online. ISSN 1500-709X.
Tel: +47 22 44 72 70, Fax: +47 22 44 72 87


text:
Natalie Portman is pregnant with her 2nd child at 35
The 35-year-old actress - who already has five-year-old son Aleph with husband Benjamin Millepied - showed off her growing baby bump in a pink one-shoulder dress on the red carpet at the premiere of her film 'Planetarium' at the Venice Film Festival on Thursday (08.09.16).
What do you think? Add a comment.


text:
Cars need regular oil changes to keep them running in top form, just as winning racehorses need periodic blood transfusions to keep the drive for victory coursing through their veins. Energize your engine with this Groupon.
Choose Between Two Options
C$39 for an auto-maintenance package (a C$161.90 total value)
- Oil change (a $45.90 value)
- Tire rotation with brake inspection (a $58 value)
- 30-point fall inspection, including belts, hoses, fluids, and tire pressure (a $58 value)
C$79 for an auto-maintenance package (a C$323.80 total value)
- Two oil changes (a $91.80 value)
- Two tire rotations with brake inspections (a $116 value)
- One 30-point fall inspection, including belts, hoses, fluids, and tire pressure (a $116 value)
Cetus Automotive
For 32 years, the technicians at Cetus Automotive have been keeping cars roadworthy with a range of maintenance and repair services. Despite their longevity, they keep their business up to date with online vehicle histories, courtesy cars, and diagnostic equipment that can tell when a car's just faking it.


text:
California drivers' focus near schools, including those in San Joaquin County, has significant room for improvement, according to an annual observational study conducted recently across the state. Students monitoring nearly 70 intersections at high schools in 24 California counties for one hour last Tuesday recorded more than 7,000 cases of distracted driving.
In San Joaquin County, they found 110 distractions, compared to 193 in Orange County and 104 in Tulare County. Details on actual sites were not provided.


text:
We help you search for a Sheringham mandolin tutor. Mandolin lessons are a great method to learn a fun new hobby, acquire a new talent and attain confidence with mandolin. Please use our site to find Sheringham mandolin teachers and select which best suits your needs so you can begin your mandolin lessons in Sheringham straight away!
First Tutors: Music is the best place to locate Sheringham mandolin teachers in the UK, helping you discover Sheringham mandolin tuition close to home and Sheringham teachers to assist with any instrument such as piano, violin or guitar. We can help you find Sheringham mandolin tuition or a Sheringham mandolin tutor to prepare for mandolin exams and improve your mandolin skills! Our search will order Sheringham mandolin tutors near you by their tuition charges and proximity to you.
If you are a mandolin tutor and would like to offer mandolin tuition services in Sheringham or throughout the UK, please register with First Tutors: Music or learn about us here. Becoming a Sheringham mandolin teacher is a fantastic way to improve your own knowledge through providing mandolin lessons while helping others, all in Sheringham!


text:
Christmas at Oatlands Plantation, includes displays of vintage toys and dolls, and historic and handcrafted decorations. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (opens at 1 p.m. Sundays), through Dec. 30. Go to www.oatlands.org for a schedule of special events. 20850 Oatlands Plantation Lane, Leesburg. $12; seniors, $10; ages 6 to 16, $8; age 5 and younger, free. 703-777-3174.
Rotary Club of Ashburn, noon, 1757 Golf Club, 45120 Waxpool Rd., Dulles. 703-969-3070 or www.rotaryclubofashburnva.org.
"Ask an Expert," a presentation by an Air and Space Museum staff member. 12:30 p.m., Udvar-Hazy Center, 14390 Air and Space Museum Pkwy., Chantilly. 202-633-1000.
Pinochle, 12:30 p.m., Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. 703-737-8039.
Poker, age 55 and older. 1:30-4 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. $1; center members, free. 703-430-2397.
Chess Club, for all ages and ability levels. 6-9 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Nonmembers, $2. 571-258-3400 or www.loudoun.gov/carver.
Goose Creek Ruggers, rug-hooking guild. Call for location. 6:30-9 p.m. second Thursdays, Free. 540-338-6264.
Blue Ridge Thunder Cloggers, age 10 and older. 7-8 p.m., Converted Barn, routes 287 and 9, Purcellville. $25 per month. 540-882-4917.
Sterling Ruritan Club bingo, benefits local charities. 7 p.m., 183 Ruritan Rd., Sterling. 703-444-6039.
Crochet club, 9 a.m.-noon, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. Free. 703-737-8039.
Children's nature book club, for ages 3-6, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. A short hike and nature-themed music, art and crafts. Hosted by the Loudoun Wilfdlife Conservancy and the Audubon Naturalist Society. 10-11:30 a.m., Rust Sanctuary, 802 Childrens Center Rd., Leesburg. $3; registration required. 540-338-6528.
Knitting and crocheting, 10 a.m.-noon, Senior Center at Cascades, 21060 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Free. 703-430-2397.
After-hours teen center, for ages 12-18. Teens must have a permission slip signed by a parent or guardian on file. 7-10 p.m., Cascades Library, 21030 Whitfield Pl., Potomac Falls. Free. 703-444-3228.
"Once Upon a Christmas Carol," a musical version of the Charles Dickens story, performed by Run Rabbit Run Theatre. 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 3 p.m. Sunday. Franklin Park Performing and Visual Arts Center, 36441 Blueridge View Lane, Purcellville. $16-$20; seniors, $12-$15; age 12 and younger, $10-$12. 540-668-6779 or www.rrrtheatre.org.
Loudoun Ballet Company's "The Nutcracker," 7:30 p.m. Friday; 1:30 and 5:30 p.m. Saturday; 4:30 p.m.Sunday. Potomac Falls High School, 46400 Algonkian Pkwy., Sterling. $25 (in advance, $22); $17, age 12 and younger and seniors. 571-442-4238 or www.loudounballet.org.
Breakfast with Santa, for all ages. 9-11 a.m., Bluemont Community Center, 33846 Snickersville Tpk. $8; age 2 and younger, free. 540-554-8643.
Vegan bake sale, holiday-themed fundraiser for Loudoun Veg and Compassion for Animals. 9 a.m.-1 p.m., Earth Works, 521 E. Market St., Leesburg. 703-608-8705.
Leesburg winter market, sponsored by the Loudoun Valley HomeGrown Markets Association. 9 a.m.-noon, Catoctin Circle (Virginia Village Shopping Center). 540-454-8089 or www.loudounfarmersmarkets.org.
Purcellville community market, 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., 130 E. Main St. (old Town Hall). 703-967-0431 or www.loudounfarms.org.
Lunch with Santa, with appearances by Mrs. Claus and the elves, plus crafts and games. 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. $8; registration required. 703-430-9480.
Christmas program, with refreshments and gifts. 3-5 p.m., Seventh-day Adventist Church, 712 Dry Mill Rd. SW, Leesburg. Free. 703-777-4466.
Drive-through Nativity pageant, "Return to Bethlehem" has 11 scenes. 5-8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Church of the Nazarene, 17667 Roxburg Hall Rd., Leesburg. Free. 703-777-6850 or www.leesburgnazarene.com.
"Festivals of Lessons and Carols," the Master Singers of Virginia, directed by Erik Reid Jones. 7 p.m., Our Savior's Way Lutheran Church, 43115 Waxpool Rd., Ashburn. $25; in advance, $20; seniors and students, $20 ($15, in advance). 703-829-6782 or www.msva.org.
"Christmas Jamboree," eight musicians from some of Lucketts' favorite bands will perform a holiday show. Doors open at 6 p.m.; music at 7 p.m., Lucketts Elementary School, 14550 James Monroe Hwy., Leesburg. $15. 703-771-5281 or www.luckettsbluegrass.org.
Toys for Tots holiday concert, a performance by the Loudoun Symphonic Winds. 7:30 p.m., Loudoun Valley High School, 340 N. Maple Ave., Purcellville. One new, unwrapped toy is requested. 540-338-6800 or www.lcbandinc.org.
Bluemont country dance, instruction and calling are provided. Sponsored by the Bluemont Concert Series. Workshop, 7:30 p.m.; dance begins at 8 p.m. Old Stone School, 37098 Charles Town Pike, Hillsboro. $10; Bluemont Friends, students and seniors, $7. 540-955-8186, www.bluemont.org or firstname.lastname@example.com.
Living Nativity, cookies and hot beverages served. 6-7:30 p.m., Leesburg Presbyterian Church, 207 W. Market St. Free. 703-777-1380.
Toastmasters Club, NOVA Dawn Breakers. 7:30-8:30 a.m., Eggspectation restaurant, 1609 Village Market Blvd., Leesburg. 703-717-1667 or email@example.com.
Sewing and "stitch-in," for beginners. Take sewing, knitting, needlepoint or crochet projects. Machines provided. 9-11:45 a.m., Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. Free. 703-737-8039.
Mah-jongg, Chinese tile game. Mondays and Thursdays at noon, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St., Leesburg. 703-737-8039.
Sterling Rotary Club meeting, 12:30 p.m., Logan's Roadhouse, 46321 McClellan Way, Sterling. 703-401-4509.
Line dance, for people 55 and older, led by Carolyn Bledsoe. 2-3 p.m., Carver Center, 200 Willie Palmer Way, Purcellville. Nonmembers, $2. 571-258-3400.
Gingerbread house party, for ages 6-12. Build a house to take home and decorate cookies to have with hot chocolate at the party. 4-5:30 p.m., Sterling Community Center, 120 Enterprise St. $15. 703-430-9480.
Marine Corps League meeting, for Marines of all ages, sponsored by Loudoun Detachment 1205. 7 p.m., American Legion, 112 N. 21st St., Purcellville. Free. www.loudounmarines.org.
Rotary Club of Leesburg Daybreak, 7:30 a.m., Tuscarora Mill restaurant, 203 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. 703-622-4320 or www.leesburgdaybreak.org.
"Santa Rock" concert, a performance by Rocknoceros, with refreshments. 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m., Lovettsville Community Center, 57 E. Broad Way. $6. 540-822-5284.
Party bridge, 1-4 p.m., Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. Free. 703-737-8039.
Chess club, for all ages and skill levels. 5-9 p.m., Starbucks, 531 E. Market St,, Leesburg. $1. 703-779-0113.
How to start a business, seminar sponsored by the Loudoun Small Business Development Center. 6-8:30 p.m., George Washington University Virginia campus, 20101 Academic Way, Ashburn. $15; online registration, $10. www.loudounsbdc.org or 703-430-7222.
"Drop and Shop" child care, while their parents shop, children ages 3-12 will be fed dinner and entertained with movies, games and crafts. 6-9 p.m., Philomont Community Center, 36592 Jeb Stuart Rd. $25. 540-338-5882.
Bluegrass and folk jam, open to musicians of all skill levels. 7-8:30 p.m., Morningside House, 316 Harrison St. SE, Leesburg. Free. 571-237-2888.
Leesburg Senior Center bingo, advanced game, 9 a.m. Wednesdays; slower bingo, 12:30 p.m. Fridays, Leesburg Senior Center, 102 North St. 703-737-8039.
Middleburg duplicate bridge, open game. 12:30 p.m., Middleburg United Methodist Church, 15 W. Washington St. $5. 540-687-5093.
Preschool play drop-in, play equipment provided in the gym. Parental supervision required. 3:30-4:30 p.m., Douglass Community Center, 407 E. Market St., Leesburg. $1. 703-771-5913.
Leesburg Kiwanis Club, new members are welcome. 6:30 p.m., Lightfoot restaurant, 13 N. King St., Leesburg. 703-737-2175.
E-mail: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fax: 703-777-8437
Mail: Community Events, Loudoun Living, The Washington Post, 104 Dry Mill Rd., Suite 101, Leesburg, Va. 20175
Details: Announcements are accepted on a space-available basis from nonprofit and public organizations and must be received at least 14 days before the publication date. Include event name, dates, times, complete address, prices and a publishable contact phone number.


text:
What is JotForm?
JotForm is a free online form builder which helps you create online forms without writing a single line of code. No sign-up required.
At JotForm, we want to make sure that you're getting the online form builder help that you need. Our friendly customer support team is available 24/7.
We believe that if one user has a question, there could be more users who may have the same question. This is why many of our support forum threads are public and available to be searched and viewed. If you'd like help immediately, feel free to search for a similar question, or submit your question or concern.
Can't get Ubuntu Light 300 font work with JotFormAsked by art_crate on January 13, 2015 at 07:17 AM
Can't get Ubuntu Light 300 to work. Any help???
This is the code I have been trying:
@font-face {
font-family: 'Ubuntu', Light 300;
font-style: normal;
font-weight: 400;
src: local('Ubuntu'), local('Ubuntu'), url(http://fonts.googleapis.com/css?family=Ubuntu:300) format('woff');
.form-all, .form-all label, .form-all input, .form-all select, .form-all button, .form-all textarea{
font-family: 'Ubuntu', Light 300;
font-weight: normal;
This is a re-post of a comment on How to Use Google Fonts in your Form
JotForm Support
You can also try to set the font via the Form Designer.
Use the font-weight 300 instead of normal to get the Light 300 style.
If this does not hep, please provide us with the form link in question. Thank you.


text:
Question: Refer to the information presented for Pueblo Company in M6 17
Refer to the information presented for Pueblo Company in M6-17. Determine its break-even sales dollars if total fixed costs are$35,000.
View Solution:
View Solution:
Answer to relevant QuestionsRefer to the information in M6-17 regarding Pueblo Company. Determine target sales needed to earn a $25,000 targetprofit.Sandy Bank, Inc. makes one model of wooden canoe. Partial information for it follows:Required:1. Complete the preceding table.2. Suppose Sandy Bank sells its canoes for $550 each. Calculate the contribution margin per canoe ...Dublin Company and Gary Corp. have degrees of operating leverage of 4.5 and 2.7, respectively. Both companies have net income of $80,000.Required:1. Without performing any calculations, discuss what the degrees of operating ...Juniper Corp. makes three models of insulated thermos. Juniper has $400,000 in total revenue and total variable costs of $240,000. Its sales mix is given below:Percentage of Total SalesThermos A ... 35%Thermos B ...Franklin, Inc., produces one model of seat cover. Partial information for the company follows:Required:1. Complete the table.2. Calculate Franklin's contribution margin ratio and its total contribution margin at each ...
Post your question


text:
Hex Key Set, Pieces 8, M5
WIHA TOOLS| Zoro #: G0676191| Mfr #: 33493
Zoro #: G0676191Mfr. Part #: 33493
$38.01 /ea
Orders over $50.00 ship free. DetailsStandard ground shipping
Technical Specifications
|Zoro #: G0676191 Mfr #: 33493
|Tether Capable: Standard Tool (Accessory Needed for Tethering)
|Size Code: M5
|Item: Hex Key Set
|Measurement Type: Metric
|Arm Type: Long
|Handle Type: Ergonomic
|Number of Pieces: 8
|Blade Material: Chrome Vanadium Steel
|Finish: Nickel Plated
|Includes: Plastic Index
|Handle Material: plastic
|Shape: T
|Country of Origin (subject to change): Germany
Product Description
Hex Key Set, Measurement Type Metric, Handle Type T-Shaped Ergonomic, Arm Type Long, Blade Material Chrome Vanadium Steel, Finish Nickel Plated, Number of Pieces 8, Arm Length 3.90 to 7.90 In., Sizes Included 2, 2.5, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 10mm, Standard Tool (Accessory Needed for Tethering), Handle Material Plastic, Includes Plastic Index, Size Code M5
Restrictions and Compliance
- *1 : California Proposition 65 : This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.
- *2 : California Proposition 65 : This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause cancer.


text:
Online poker legislation still high on Barney Frank's list
Despite the current turmoil in Congress over health-care reform, Barney Frank still appears hopeful that he can have online gaming legislation passed. His most recent effort –a sort-of fail-safe in case online gaming legislation is not dealt with during the current session of Congress—was to urge regulators to delay the implementation of UIGEA legislation (set to go into effect Dec 1, 2009).
According to Reuters, Frank penned a letter to several key figures including Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke, in an effort to delay UIGEA enforcement,; with the seeming intent of holding it off until legislation can be passed to legalize and regulate the online gaming industry.
In his letter Frank states: "We are writing to strongly urge you … to extend the date of compliance for the final regulations implementing the Unlawful Internet Gambling Enforcement Act by one year," a move that would in effect make UIGEA moot.
Tags: barney frank, legalize online poker, uigea
Leave a Reply
High Stakes News
- • Scott Blumstein Backers Get Awesome ROI After 2017 WSOP Main Event Win
- • 2017 WSOP Main Event Won By 26 Year Old New Jersey Poker Player Scott Blumstein
- • King's Casino Owner And Australian Poker Player's $3 Million Poker Exchange Being Reviewed In Nevada Court
- • Philipp Gruissem wins another Super High Roller
- • Huge cash game rumored to be taking place at Aria
- • Isildur1 starts fast in PokerStars $1 mil Freezeout
- • High Stakes Poker Games Still In Demand
- • Poker's best take part in the Million Dollar Cash Game
- • Phil Galfond advocates sweeping changes to online poker
Promotional News
BetOnline BadBeat Jackpot Passes $563,000
The time is right to join the action at BetOnline Poker, especially if …
Read more
RummyRoyal.com giving away a Free $5 to new players
Online Rummy players can take advantage of an exciting new promotion a …
Read more
Lock Poker announces new exclusive tournament schedule
The Revolution Gaming Network has overhauled their tournament schedule …
Read more
Receive $10 Free from Winner Poker
Winner Poker is now offering new players at the site a free $10 deposi …
Read more


text:
Strut Hair Solutions in Solana Beach
Strut Hair Solutions' San Diego location offers a large selection of wigs and hair extensions suited for a variety of needs. We have been helping out clients find the right hair solutions since 2002.
Hair Replacement, Laser Hair Therapy,
Strut Hair Solutions was orginally founed as City Wigs in 2002 by Helena Gibson. Inspired by personal experience helping her mother fight thinning har, Helena passionaltely embarked on a mission to help all those with hair loss problems. The first location was opened at a mall kiosk in 2002, they quickly became a flagship store in that mall, and In 2011 opened their location in Solana Beach, San Diego. Today, Strut Hair Solutions has expanded to help both male and female clients with thinning hair, and stocks a large inventory of high-quality wigs, hairpieces, and accessories.
(858) 755-9447(858) 755-9447
202 Lomas Santa Fe Drive, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA,92075
Solana Beach


text:
We predict the existence of transverse electric (TE) plasmons in bilayer graphene. We find that their plasmonic properties are much more pronounced in bilayer than in monolayer graphene, in a sense that they can get more localized at frequencies just below h̄ω = 0.4 eV for adequate doping values. This is a consequence of the perfectly nested bands in bilayer graphene which are separated by ∼ 0.4 eV.
© 2011 OSAFull Article | PDF Article
OSA Recommended Articles
Michele Midrio, Paola Galli, Marco Romagnoli, Lionel C. Kimerling, and Jurgen Michel
Photon. Res. 2(3) A34-A40 (2014)
Bin Hu, Jin Tao, Ying Zhang, and Qi Jie Wang
Opt. Express 22(18) 21727-21738 (2014)
Longfang Ye, Yao Chen, Guoxiong Cai, Na Liu, Jinfeng Zhu, Zhengyong Song, and Qing Huo Liu
Opt. Express 25(10) 11223-11232 (2017)


text:
Related Suppliers
Composites material supplier Gurit (Isle of Wight, U.K.) has launched its new wind turbine blade repair system called RENUVO. The material and UV-based curing technology offer what is said to be a wider weather window for repair, starting at 5°C/41°F. Summer and winter grade versions of the RENUVO MPS (Multi-Purpose System) and RENUVO PP (Prepreg) are available to cope with most conditions. The RENUVO Lamp Technology reportedly can cure materials in minutes. A spot lamp is available for simple maintenance repairs, with a higher intensity product available for deeper structural repairs using RENUVO PP. Benefits of the repair system include 50 reduction in structural repair time, low odor, zero VOC resin, styrene and amine-free, zero post-cure for repair, compatibility with all types of blade construction including prepreg, epoxy infusion and polyester infusion.


text:
Others celebrities like Alyssa Milano, Courteney Cox, Pitbull, Jim Carrey and Ellen DeGeneres wish their American fans, family and friends a Happy Independence Day.
American biggest stars were flooding Internet to celebrate U.S. Independence Day on July 4. Heidi Klum, Julianne Hough and Mariah Carey were among the Hollywood beauties who posted flirty pictures with patriotic theme on their social media.
Klum shared a photo of her bikini-clad self on the beach with American flags on both hands raised high in the air. Hough tweeted an Instagram image of her clutching an American flag towel to her body, and Mariah was pictured lounging by the pool wearing Star-Spangled Banner bikini.
Others opted to extend their holiday wishes through words. Alyssa Milano wrote, "Happy 4th of July! Be safe out there!" Courteney Cox took time to thank the soldiers, "Happy 4th! So grateful to all those who've served so that I may live in this great country!"
Neil Patrick Harris tweeted, "Happy 4th of July, everyone! Hope your day ends with a bang, but the good kind." Paula Abdul quoted words of wisdom from Charles Evans Hughes, "When we lose the right to be different, we lose the privilege to be free" with an additional "happy Fourth of July" note.
Jim Carrey added, "Happy 4th America. I love ya, ya old coot. Have fun mixing liquor and fireworks today and don't forget to STOP DROP AND ROLL!!!!" Pitbull greeted his devotees, "Happy 4th of July to all my fans out there.. Go celebrate your independence because your freedom is the best gift you've ever received."
P. Diddy posted, "Happy 4th of July!!! Celebrate your independence and the Red, White and blue the right way!!!" Ellen DeGeneres joined the online celebration, "America is the land of the free, and this year so many people are more free to be who they are. I'm proud of our country."


text:
Discover How You Can Breakthrough Limitations, Challenges And Fears That Have Been Holding You Back From Growth, Achievement And Success with NLP Technologies
In today's highly competitive and ferocious business environment, what secrets do successful individuals and organizations have that 92% of underperformers and failed businesses missed? Just how did these thriving individuals and organizations achieve higher and greater success ratio than their competition?
What if you had access to a technology proven to strategically improve, make a significant difference, and transform the quality of your life and others? What if you could produce results in these 4 Key Critical Areas:
1. Accelerate your career, finances and business growth, taking it to the next level of performance and achievement.
2. Becoming the Leader and Master of Influence in your leadership and management.
3. Generate the trust and rapport that are the critical factor in improving your relationships and connecting with others.
4. Having a clear sense of vision & purpose in life and unleashing your personal power to turn your dreams into reality.
Learn the proven tools, result-driven strategies, and practical solutions to transform your dreams into goals and create the real results you want, in your life.
You can begin making the shifts that will yield measurable results and massive achievement
with fulfillment.
NLP Technologies is a professional training and coaching company specializing in transforming behavioral change and performance improvement. We help individuals and organizations make lasting improvement in their performance, productivity and achieve sustainable results that require a lasting change in human behavior. We help them realize their most important goals.
You are reading this because you want more. You want more for your career, more for your business, more for your organization, more for your finances, your relationship, and for yourself. Whatever you need more of – NLP Technologies is the place for you to learn how to get it.
When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going
To have the competitive advantage and staying ahead of others in this competitive world, you work endless hours putting lots of efforts in establishing your reputation, contributing to your company and perfecting your skills and knowledge. In spite of all that hard work, you may not be headed in the direction you wanted. You may even be stuck along the journey to success; paralyzed between procrastination, obstacles, and challenges to make the necessary changes and progress.
Whether you are an Executive working for a company, a Manager managing teams, a Leader leading your people to the next level, a sales professional striving hard to hit sales targets, or a business owner wanting to grow your business, We can help you remove the limitations, obstacles, challenges and fears that have been holding you back from growth & success.
What make the biggest difference between a struggling career or business and a great success in life are most often the skills developed and applied by yourself and your strategies for success. This is the key. Developed and applied skills by yourself and your strategies for success.
In Today's Economy, YOU Need Every Advantage WE Offer…
We offer you a variety of NLP (Neuro-Linguistic Programming), Coaching, and Peak Performance Training courses and certification at all levels, including the popular Applied NLP Practitioner Certification Training, Applied NLP Master Practitioner Certification Training, Applied Self-Leadership™ Certification and other Advanced Applied NLP and Neuro-Semantics ™ Certification Training Courses.
All of our Applied NLP, Neuro-Semantics ™ and Coaching Training courses are highly practical, challenging, supportive, transformational, goal-oriented, and result-driven.
Our NLP Training and Coaching Training are accredited NLP Training and recognized internationally by the International Society of Neuro-Semantics (ISNS) and the International Meta-Coach Foundation (MCF), which first created the most fine-tuned benchmarks for training, coaching, delivering, and presentation.
You'll have the competitive edge to stay ahead of others.
With our training and coaching guidance you will be able to learn and immediately apply the proven strategies, practical tools and psychology to overcome your own challenges and achieve the real results you want, in your life.
Now, this allows you to achieve your full potential and better align your vision, mission, personal goals and competencies, with massive results.
The results are measurable and lead to sustained improvements.
Because, we, too, crave achievement and fulfillment.
Let us help you grow your career, your business, your finances, your relationships, and take your life to new heights! Turn the key!
Register for the Applied NLP Training and Coaching Training program today, and position yourself for success tomorrow!
The Definitive Path to NLP Mastery
Continuing with our commitment to effective, fine-tuned and methodical NLP Training,
NLP Technologies' NLP Certification Training delivers measurable results at every step as participants progress from competent to proficient.
How can we help you take your success to the next level?
- Live, practical, goal-oriented and result-driven Applied NLP Training and Coaching Training Courses.
- Success Coaching Solutions for Better Performance and Greater Heights.
- Contact us directly for Solutions.


text:
After spending time photographing two female lionesses and a large male lion, we started heading home. It was the hottest part of the day and the females had retreated to the shade of a shepherd tree for a nap while the male took cover in the Crotons about a hundred meters away.
Within a short distance, we came across a female cheetah and her three cubs, heading in the direction of the Lions. We followed them for a while and when they stopped for a drink of water, I breathed a sigh of relief, assuming they were going to rest and stay well away from the danger up ahead. But that was not to be. They continued walking straight toward the lions.
Not wanting to bring attention to them, we left and positioned ourselves nearby the lionesses with a good view, hoping that the cheetah and her cubs would change their course of direction.
With dread we watched as they approached to within twenty meters of the sleeping lionesses, oblivious to the danger that lay ahead. Finally the mother spotted them and instantly stopped and snarled, waking them from their slumber.
Chaos ensued as the three cubs ran off in one direction and mom in another. We made a quick decision to follow the mother who was easily outrunning the one lioness that went after her. The other was in pursuit of the cubs.
As soon as the cheetah gained enough ground, she would stop and stand in the open, taunting the lioness into chasing her again. It wasn't long before the other lioness arrived to give support to her sister. We weren't sure what happened to the cubs but the fact that she had left them so soon gave us hope, although in the back of our heads we couldn't forget that the big male lion was still in the area.
Mom continued her game of cat and mouse with the lionesses drawing them further and further away from her cubs. Once there was a good distance between them she took cover in some Mopani scrub. The lionesses lost sight of her and exhausted from the chase gave up.
We quickly made our way back to go check on the cubs and found them sitting out in the open looking in all directions for mom, but not uttering a sound. Fortunately there was no sign of the male lion. We sat with the young ones for a while before they moved off and took shelter under a bush.
Unfortunately our time had run out and we had to leave. It was only once we were back at camp that we heard the rest of the story that unfolded. The mother eventually made her way back to her cubs and reunited with them, but it was only moments later that the big male lion charged out of the bushes towards them. Once again she used the same tactic to draw him away. Once there was a safe distance between him and the cubs she quietly disappeared into the bushes and then made her way back to her cubs.
A little bit of luck and quick thinking under pressure saved the day for this incredible mother and her three adorable cubs.
Text: Janet Kleyn
Photos: Trevor & Janet Kleyn


text:
Patricia may refer to:
- Patricia Givens, an officer of the Royal Manticoran Navy.
- Patricia Mayhew, a female member of the Mayhew Clan.
|This is a disambiguation page — a navigational aid which lists pages that might otherwise share the same title. If an article link referred you here, you might want to go back and fix it to point directly to the intended page.


text:
In a guest blog for Carers Week, Keir McDonald explores what more we can do to support the unsung army of unpaid carers
In a guest blog for Carers Week, Keir McDonald explores what more we can do to support the unsung army of unpaid carers
Undertaking a consultation can be daunting. But follow these steps from Kay Silversides and you will be on your way to success
We have a lot of experience of recruiting graduates, writes Richard Bryan. Here are some of the key things we know employers are looking for
Qa has been commissioned by Abbeyfield, a national charity providing housing with care for older people, to evaluate their innovative new dementia friendly care home, Winnersh in Berkshire. Winnersh has been designed with the needs of its residents and their relatives in mind and includes specially designed features such as: Curves, rather than straight lines… Read more »
Qa received a 'highly commended' accolade at the MRS Award 2016 finals on Monday 5th December within the Social Research and Public Policy category for our work with children's charity, Action for Children. Our submission focused on our national evaluation of Action for Children's Roots of Empathy Programme in Scotland whereby we worked in partnership… Read more »
Qa Research has been commissioned by the School of Dental Sciences at the University of Newcastle to undertake surveying work to support a multi-stage study on willingness to pay for dental services. The research aims to bring health economics tools to national NHS dental policy making and as such will have a direct impact… Read more »
Qa has been shortlisted for the MRS Operations Award 2016 for Best Data Collection in the face-to-face interviewing category. We were shortlisted for our ability to engage and survey over 1,000 homeless people throughout the UK on the impact of Benefit Sanctions on their lives. The work was commissioned by Crisis, the charity for single homeless… Read more »
Qa's presentation at Visitor Attractions Marketing Conference 2016 revealed findings from our attractions industry survey that focused on key marketing activity undertaken by the sector. The study results presented by Nick How, Research Director for Tourism revealed insights into: Most effective marketing formats for generating visitors Proportion of staff involved in marketing the attraction Level… Read more »


text:
American College of Gastroenterology
From Gomerpedia
The American College of Gastroenterology (or ACG) was founded in 1932 and holds annual meetings in order to tell poop jokes. More than 14,000 physicians are members, but only 25% tell really funny poop jokes.
The ACG Logo
The logo depicts Ascaris lumbricoides wrapping itself around a colonoscope, which has been abandoned by a frightened gastroenterologist.
The ACG Tagline
Earlier this year, the ACG replaced their old tagline of "Advancing gastroenterology, improving patient care" with the more accurate "Advancing colonoscopes, all the way to the cecum."
Mission Statement
To be the pre-eminent professional organization that removes eggplants and other interesting objects from rectums.[1]