text:
2013 Writing Contest Winner
A Point of View
To make great art, someone has to poke the cattle.
by Tom Hester
There's a certain kind of person who's attracted to places like Silver City. We couldn't exactly explain it, but Tom Hester captures it in this charming story of art and a surprising friendship with another kind of local with roots that go much further back.
Artists are like campfires, I told Starr. And our lives are the kindling. How good the art is depends on the quality of life the artist burns. I said this to her when she started to talk on and on about her cows and JMW Turner.
"What are you telling me?" she said through clenched teeth.
"Nothing more than if you want to make good pictures out of cattle, you'd damn well better be passionate about it." That's what I said. To the word.
I'm only Starr's neighbor and not as much an artist as a craft person, an enameler of copper, mementos that tourists like to buy and take home for the backs of their dresser drawers. I've been making enamel pieces since 1972. You couldn't distinguish a cloisonné box that I made 20 years ago from the one that I took out of the kiln this morning. So I'm not a great artist, a condition my late husband Ben always made sure that I recognized. But then, I also refuse any invitation to self-immolation.
Starr, though, is an authentic Joan of Arc, giving up her existence for art, just not to much good effect. At least not to good effect until this latest cow-infatuation. Periods in her life burst into flame and have become patches of ashes like those in the Gila Wilderness after lightning strikes. In 2002 she read auras. And she talked incessantly of Egon Schiele. Then she was into reflexology and had prints of Francis Bacon's nudes taped on every wall in her little Silver City house. (I despised that period.) Then it was Buddhism of a sort I can't pronounce and Watteau. Watteau! Like she had to make up for the Bacon disaster.
She has reduced her distant family life — comprising her son George and her daughter Astarte — to phone calls that Starr once described to me in detail like an old general outlining glory-filled feints and parries. "I could hear that buck-toothed harridan of George's scratching out instructions to him as he wheedled me for money to buy a car. 'George,' I told him, 'if you need another squirrel to give you financial advice, I have some parks to recommend.'"
So I was not surprised when one evening Starr knocked on my back door and announced that she had found a herd of corriente cows in the Mimbres Valley, about 25 miles east of Silver City, and that these livestock are dead ringers for the cows JMW Turner painted in oils or watercolors or captured in etchings. (The Spaniards brought corrientes to Mexico in the 17th century, and the cattle have kept their rangy, big-boned look, unlike the permed and frizzy Herefords and the sleek angus.)
She proceeded to elaborate the whole theory about Turner's place at the fulcrum between representational art, trying to convey reality with tricks, and modernism, seeking the reality behind our seeing. On and on, standing on my kitchen door threshold, she talked about the cows' role in this "shift." Never once did she stop to consider that while the corrientes in the pasture may be Turner's, the cows she puts in oils on her canvas are not likely to be even close to Turner's. Besides, I don't think cows had anything at all to do with Turner's seascapes.
Looking for cattle to paint, she had driven from Dwyer to Lake Roberts along the Rio Mimbres, which means "willows" in Spanish, though Starr couldn't give you the definition because she can barely manage "buenas dias." Somewhere about the middle of the return trip she turned up a long, steep and supposedly private drive and met Epifanio Ramirez, a man in his 80s living with a dog and a few chickens on a carved-down hunk of a ranch that his great-great-grandfather claimed at the beginning of time.
"His dog Lobo, a brown-and-black brute, circled the car baying and snarling when I drove up and I just sat there and honked. Pretty soon Epi came out of the house bent like a question mark. He hobbled over to the car and I rolled down the window. I told him that I was looking for cows to paint. He said that all his cows were painted already. We had instant understanding, he and I," she said, standing at the door because I wouldn't let her into my kitchen. Invite Starr into your house and you're committed for a good three hours. So she looked in his eyes, and if he could see past his cataracts, he looked in hers and BOOM — instant rapport.
Starr is not an authentic starving artist because her third husband, now her second ex, is a San Francisco banker, and for the privilege of his release he sends a monthly check, like paying for an exterminator. She told Epifanio that she was willing to pay to paint his herd, though how she knew he had cattle, I cannot say. I suspect that a good deal of the instant agreement on his part derived from that offer. "Epi looked around at his adobe and the old beat-up green pickup parked next to it and at the two sheds and the outhouse behind the adobe and said, 'There ain't no cows here.' 'Perfect,' I said, 'I want them down next to the Mimbres where they can chew their cuds and wag their tails.' Epi's accent got really thick, and he said that he did not think cows wag their tails. 'All right. Swish,' I said. 'The important part is that thanks to my banker ex, you can make real money renting your cows as models.' Epi said, 'OK. Can they keep their clothes on?' Cute, huh?"
A regular Mexican Henny Youngman, I told her.
Starr described to me Epi's house, a cool, dark place that smelled of sage and leather. He made Lobo stay outside, else I don't think Starr would have gone in. He made some sort of herbal tea, which had a flavor akin to diluted kerosene. I told Starr that she was lucky she still had her kidneys because the mejicano herbal teas can turn a person inside-out. I can just hear her, chattering away as she sat at the little table and peered around to decipher any secrets Epi had tucked away.
"I knew that his wife had died recently," Starr told me. "Homemade curtains at the windows, a rag rug on the floor, and old-fashioned apothecary jars held leaves on the kitchen cabinet, which was covered with linoleum that glowed with huge hibiscus blossoms. The room had no clutter and little furniture, but I was impressed with a wooden cabinet that leaned against the wall as though it had had too much to drink." (That cabinet is called a trastero and every traditional Mexican house with a claim to respectability has one.)
"On the wall next to the outside door, besides a crucifix and pictures of a saint or two, there was a calendar with a busty brunette in a peasant blouse. Above the bed hung photographs, mostly of graduations and weddings, I think. In the center of the jumble of photographs was a large black-and-white shot of a handsome young man in an Army uniform and a smiling girl in a spring print dress, apparently making a quick exit from the justice of the peace."
The item that impressed Starr the most was a book next to the only lamp. She told me that when she commented to Epi, whose dim eyes probably couldn't make out anything smaller than my hand, that he was a reader, he just said, "Hummmm." I've seen Starr sit at my kitchen table and go through bills that I've opened and stuffed back in their envelopes, so that it's no surprise that she leaned across and retrieved the book. It was poetry by Sor Juana Inéz de la Cruz. Sister Juana was Mexico's first real poet in Spanish, a nun in the 17th century. Starr probably knew about Sor Juana the same way I did: art history. Miguel Mateo Maldonado y Cabrera, a Zapotec artist, painted her portrait, which became famous as one of the first images of Spanish Mexico. I figure Epifanio, apparently religious, had memorized the poetry and the book was a prompt. It's a gesture that belongs to a culture we've left behind, like the learning of American frontier families, with hardly five years of school among them, reading Shakespeare.
Starr said that she pointed to the photograph of the young couple and asked if it was of his wedding day. It was. Epifanio and Ana Louisa Ramirez were married 63 years, an arrangement that ended three years ago with Ana's death from the effects of diabetes. Starr passed this knowledge on to me with the same breathlessness I might have expected for her dishing the dirt on Jennifer Aniston or Helen Mirren.
"You know what was truly unusual, Liz?" Starr said to me. "When I told him about my three husbands, he said nothing, though I received clear vibrations that his silence was from a respect for me and my privacy rather than from a lack of interest in my life."
I could have suggested a half-dozen other, less complimentary reasons why Epifanio bit his tongue, but I bit my tongue. I can clearly imagine Starr seated in the circle of light at Epifanio's table, prattling on about Santa Fe, Siena and San Francisco, her three favorite cities, as she has insisted to me at least a dozen times, and her arthritic Spanish host wanting desperately to take a nap. Starr instead, with the subconscious stereotyping that carries her forward like a river at flood, commented that he had passed his life within a hundred miles of his great-grandfather's adobe, but seemed pleased that she had known "intimately" both Italy and Cambodia.
Some weeks after the doorstep monologue, about the same time of the evening, Starr knocked at my door. She had a matted watercolor in one hand and an oil in the other. Both were quite good. Better than anything from her Francis Bacon season in hell. The watercolor's hues emerged from a sun that had soaked the paper. Three steers were grazing next to the stream that is the Mimbres at mid-summer. The shade from the silvery cottonwoods splayed across the river bank and the grassy incline to the water's edge. A thunderhead boiled up in the deep sky.
"I told Epi that I had to be above the scene. You know how important that is." I did know. I had gone with Starr to a Chamber of Commerce meeting where she tried to persuade the guardians of the purse that the arch they were set to erect over the entrance to "historical" downtown should enable tourists to ascend to the apex, like the arches in St. Louis and Paris. Paris? Did I mention Paris? Starr gave Chamber planners an expansive tour of the City of Light, from the lines snaking out in front of Notre Dame because tourists want to climb the stairs in the left tower, to the Eiffel Tower, to Sacre Coeur and Montmartre. The owners of real estate companies and antique shops were grinning when Starr began her tour of high places and "how the human heart yearns to gaze out on a panorama below." By the time she had finished, they were scowling and making obvious glances at their watches.
"Epi has been such a dear," she explained to me. "I wanted him to rearrange the cows, you see. You can see how they are perfect. But he was reluctant to prod them to their proper places. He explained to me why they stand the way they stand."
I didn't say, "I bet," but my heart went out to this poor old man whom I'd never met.
"I would like to give you this watercolor," she said. She had never given me any of her work previously and I was immediately suspicious. "Epi and I were talking about the picture and he asked me if I had ever given you one of my works. I mean, you've meant a lot to me." I said nothing, like a mute stroke victim.
I couldn't leave her babbling on the porch so I invited her in. Firmly planting my right thumbprint on the mat's upper left corner, I propped it against the backsplash of the kitchen cabinet, and readied myself for the flood of words. She crammed the unframed oil next to the watercolor, all the while talking. Her newest enthusiasm had to do with the conflict between our compulsion to see something new while knowing that whatever we see depends entirely upon what we've already seen. "Epi, poor darling, just stares at me when I say stuff like that."
Starr grabbed a shock of peroxided hair and pulled it out from her head. "Do you know what he said to me today?" I, of course, had no idea what they had talked about. "Epi said that if he could make a picture as good as that one" (here she pointed across the room to the oil shining beneath the glare of my kitchen fluorescent) "he wouldn't talk about it. 'Talking ruins the picture,' he said. 'But how are we to understand?' I said. 'We don't understand what is. We live what is,' he said." Here Starr slapped the table.
"We were talking about the cattle. 'Why do some lie in the shade and some stand in the sun?' I asked Epi. He makes this cute little gesture that has come to fix him in my mind. He looks at the animals grazing at the edge of the stream. They appear to be avoiding getting their hooves wet. 'Maybe we should buy tickets to Acapulco for the standing ones, because they want a tan,' he says." Starr grabbed another handful of hair and stretched it out. Great tremors of laughter made her face redden; I laughed as well, to be polite.
"I explained to Epi that we humans have this internal conflict between the compulsion to see and to see something new while knowing that of all things in life, newness is the rarest quality, and that interpretation of anything new depends entirely on what we've already seen. He looked at me for a moment, perfectly silent, which was his way, and said that he could put the cows where I could look down on them if that was what I wanted."
So she painted his cows and talked and talked, as she at one time had talked to me. My late afternoons had become sinkholes of monkish silence without her rummaging through my cabinets and massaging my works of enameled copper between her hands. Unlike Ben, Starr never sneered at my stuff.
About three months after Starr discovered Epi, I had arranged a clutch of jewelry in the kiln. It was four in the afternoon and I walked in front of my house, along Yucca Street, to look north toward the hills where the sun rubs against arroyos and junipers and abrades their texture. Starr stopped her car next to my fence, going the wrong way on the street.
"Our Mont St. Victoire," she said after she lowered the window and leaned across the passenger's seat to look up at me.
"What?" I said.
"Those mountains are to us like Cezanne's was to him."
"Maybe for you, JMW Turner. For me, they're just a nice frame for the world. Purplish blue tissue pasted on cerulean sky, Nature's collage." She snorted air from her mouth and nose, like a bull. Her commentary.
"I want to show you something," she said, struggling to unhook her seat belt and then almost tumbling out of the Mini Cooper.
"It's still fresh, so hold it by the stretchers," she commanded as she pushed a painting toward me. We walked toward my back door. When inside, I looked at the oil. It was again a picture of cattle, as seen from above, going down a bank toward a creek, and New Mexico light suffused the center of the canvas and opened up a vista across a field of grama toward cliffs, dark and red rough against the bleached sky. The painting conveyed space and time as well as I have ever seen them done. An artist like Bierstadt captured the immensity of the American western landscape by filling walls with huge works. Starr had kept the feelings produced by some of those 19th century vista paintings while tossing out the details and shrinking all but the feeling to a 24-by-30 inch painting.
I told her Turner would have been proud. She reacted like a school girl, twirling about my kitchen, giggling. She announced that she was taking the painting and a dozen others to her gallery the next day.
After I saw Starr open her garage the next morning and weave her Mini down Yucca Street, I drove out to the Mimbres Valley. It wasn't difficult to find Epi's place, thanks to Starr's close descriptions. As she had done, I gunned the car up an insane incline to an open patio in front of an adobe shack. I honked. Lobo first barked and then skulked around my car, sniffing the tires. To my surprise two old men looked out the front door. Only when I honked a second time did the older of the two, armed with a six-foot staff, limp toward my car.
I had made up my cover story. I was Teresa Avila, lost in the wilds of New Mexico. I was looking for a Narciso Garcia. Epi — and it was Epi investigating who was disturbing his dog — said that he knew of many Garcias but no Narciso Garcias. That is, if I were looking for a live Narciso Garcia, for he thought he could assist me in finding a dead one.
I said that only live ones would do. I had a bequest that my law firm would like to turn over to the appropriate Narciso. Epi crept toward the house and consulted with his colleague. He emerged again after some minutes and suggested that I join them and talk about the Garcias in the shade of a box elder that hung over the roof of the house. We sat in three aluminum lawn chairs with faded and shredding vinyl webbing. Black ants scrambled across my feet so that I had to stamp my sandals every minute or two.
Gumicindo introduced himself. "People who know me call me Chorty, sometimes Chapo," he said. Chorty's eyebrows, the size of frazzled paint brushes, waggled when he talked. He held my hand until I snatched it free. His right hand was amazingly soft and puffy.
We three sat watching almost a dozen iridescent birds ducking in and out of a mound of prickly pear, the dead, almost petrified pads at the base forming protective niches for nests. That day the nopales had burst into a riot of fuchsia-colored blossoms and bees dodged the birds to reach the nectar.
"It's lovely here," I told them. "Why did you build your house so far away from the river?"
"I did not build my house," Epi said. "My great-grandfather constructed the beginning of my house, and after him, my grandfather and father added other parts. I don't know why he built the first house where he did, aunque if you ever saw the Mimbres flood, you would appreciate how smart he was."
We proceeded to uncover the complex genealogy of the Mimbres Garcias, a tricky affair since neither Epi nor Chorty had familial ties to Garcias. At the end of our time together, after we had shared Mason jars of water and store-bought macaroons, I was convinced that every family in the Mimbres had incestual links to everyone else in the valley. I stayed till the early afternoon, watching the air shimmy and glow above the almost dry river, and hearing the old men ruminate like cicadas over the centuries of sere stories and partial memories. They accepted me into their company as a sort of accident of nature that gave them cause to call up a rusty fact or a disused association. Still I crouched under the shade of their elaborate courtesy and they may have been sorry to see me go.
I don't believe Starr ever learned about my visit. When she and I later together met Chorty at the funeral, he just winked his eyebrows at me and mentioned nothing of our afternoon together when I was Teresa. His discretion was another element of his courtly civility. Starr had already ceased her invasions of my kitchen, but after I had sampled her time in the Mimbres, her visits to my studio became even scarcer. One early morning several weeks later, I saw her wearing oven mitts and carrying two aluminum baking trays to put into the Mini's trunk. She was taking casseroles on her plein air expedition.
That same noon I again drove to the Mimbres, and where the road to San Lorenzo curved, just below Epi's place, I pulled onto the shoulder and hoisted my bird-watching binoculars to my eyes. From my parking spot I couldn't make out the plaza in front of the house but could see the back of the adobe. Epi had dragged a rickety potting table into the shade of the box elder, and three men and a woman sat on lawn chairs around the table, eating from paper plates. Bottles of Dos Equis tilted on the table's uneven top. I knew at once that Starr had prepared her only dish of any note other than an arugula and goat cheese salad: macaroni and cheese with a toasted bread crust. Using a cream sauce base, emmenthal and fontina and parmesan, she transformed childhood comfort food into a dish of mysterious complexity. Starr had made the casserole for me once, and through the binocs I could make out the sensuous pleasure that had flooded me, playing on the faces of Epi, Chorty and a man I learned later was Flaco Quintana.


text:
Italy is one country that has many global cultural heritage sites recognized by UNESCO. Here are few best tourist attractions of Italy that one should not miss out when in Italy. Here we go with famous tourist spots in Italy.
1. The towers in San Gimignano:
San Gimignano, a village located in Manhatten is well known for its fourteen stone towers which symbolize prosperity and strength. More than seventy towers were constructed in this place alone to protect the village against the enemy attacks. The village got down in glory and the protection and caressing of the towers was neglected after 1348 as the plague hit the village. But, still despite this fact it has many tourist attractions even today that are worth visiting. Exploring the unique architectural style of the remnant towers is worth it.
2. Manarola:
It is one of the oldest cities of Italy and Europe and is well praised for its magnificent beauty of the antique colorful buildings. Manarola is placed on grandiose stony mountains and has stunning scenery.
3. Leaning Tower of Pisa:
With Leaning Tower of Pisa the Italian tourist attractions begin. It needs no description and it goes hand in hand with Italy's tourism and has been there in Pisa for more than 177 years. The tower began to descend in 1173 due to some malfunctioning of the basement. Even with this odd and negligence in taking care of it for nearly 100 years the tower remains rock-steady boosting of its solidness. It symbolizes the mastery of architecture and perfection of building material from the ancient past, which everyone should take note of.
4. Lake Como:
This is part and parcel of Italian Lake district. This well known area attracts lot many tourists round the year. The lake is somewhat similar to the letter 'Y'. Since ages this place was well liked by rich people. It has many cultural attractions and remnants that can easily make you go mad. The climate is also very attractive.
5. Positano:
This is one little town placed on the Amalfi Coast. It has a coastline filled with complex terrains. The mountains, beach and the sun are treats to watch. It was built in medieval ages and was a prosperous place since then. Though the city went half population less in 19th century due to many reasons its charisma to attract people has not lessened.
6. Pompeii:
Known as ''the forgotten city" it has long cultural background. The city that has much importance to boost of in the annals of Italian history had been devastated on 24th August 79 AD due to the eruption of Vesuvius volcano which left behind ashes and rocks. Still, that sad incident did not ruin its charisma, it has much to offer for today's tourists and attracts more than thousands of tourists each year. The remains are what that attract the people.
7. Piazza del Campo:
It is one of the greatest medieval squares located in Europe. This is the main public square for the historic centers of Tuscany and Siena. This is popular Italian tourist attractions for tourists since it has beautiful sceneries everywhere and also unique remnant structures from the past.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
- Home
- Services
- About
- Photo Gallery
- Español
- Contact
- Home
- Services
- About
- Photo Gallery
- Español
- Contact
Toilet Repair
Toilet Repairs in Hesperia, CA
Let's face it: A non-functioning toilet is something that's bound to disrupt your daily quality of life. If you're in need of toilet repair services, trust me at Rooter 66 Plumbing Inc to get the job done. With an established plumbing company in Hesperia, CA, I can get your toilet working again so that you can get back to your regular routine.
Accurate Repair Work
At Rooter 66 Plumbing Inc, I pride myself on quality service, no matter the task at hand. When you call on me for toilet repair work, I'll arrive on the scene in a timely fashion, evaluate the condition of your toilet, and come up with a solution for a reliable fix. And if it turns out that your toilet is beyond repair, I can help you replace it in no time so that you're not left in the lurch.
To learn more about Rooter 66 Plumbing Inc or to schedule an estimate for toilet repair, call me today.
Very professional, explained throughly explained the damage and the details of the repair.
Water leak
Excellent service
Water lick
2nd time I hire Mario of 5 star plumbing, and like the first time, he did a great job. I will sure do hire him again in the future. Thank you 5-star plumbing.
Friendly and reliable
Marionwas great and honest. His prices are fair and reasonable. This is the second time I have used him and I will continue in the future.
On time. Water leak repair
Tech was on time. I like the finish of the job on time. I would recommend this company.
Shower repair
Excellent Job
On time. Job done well. Friendly.
Kitchen faucet leaking
I really think Rooter 66 Plumbing INC has the most helpful employees. All in all I recommend them to all. Try them.
Clearing stoppage
Good job
Professional expedient servic
I would definitely use them again, hopefully I won't need to. My tech was awesome!
Water heater
Excellent customer service! On time and was able to provide same day emergency service.
Professional and Very friendly!
Susan was on another level of costumer service.
High quality, very professional, much knowledge.
Mario is a very good worker, very clean,and explained everything. I would recommend this company, they're great at everything they do.
Excellent Service
Showed up on time, preformed a great job in a timely manner. Would call again if other service is needed
5 StarPlumBing &Rooter Did a greate Job
Mr Mario did a clean job I Danny Garcia was very satisfied with the work. I'll will recommend 5Starplubing To Any one u can contact me any time at (760) 900-8686 Date =12/15/16
5 StarPlumBing &Rooter Did a greate Job
Mr Mario did a clean job I Danny Garcia was very satisfied with the work. I'll will recommend 5Starplubing To Any one u can contact me any time at (760) 900-8686 Date =12/15/16
Water heater
2 guys (mario&anthony) came to install water heater and where very helpfull in the installation process and explaining how to use it afterwords... very fast and efficient installation 1hour max (including cleanup). I recommend this company
5 Star Plumbing & Rooter
i was impressed with the fast response and installation. i called on a monday the water was installed on wednesday morning. i also liked the ease of the whole process, i made one phone call and the tech reached out promptly and took take of everything, no fuss . very pleased, bruno anderson
Excellent service fast response
We would highly recommend this company !!they are very thorough with their work.
Professional, Courteous & On Time
We had a leak on hot water pipe. We gave 5 Star Plumbing & Rooter a call. Mario B came with water leak detectors equipment. After a few hours of searching, he came to a conclusion that the water leak was slab leak underneath the kitchen tile. He got it fixed; the hot water leak stopped. Yahoo!. Mario B was great and courteous, on time and friendly, yet the price was pretty reasonable too. Thank you.
Professional and Friendly
Mr. Bravo was friendly, easy to talk to, and very professional. He was also efficient and knowledgeable about his his product and his service.
High quality, friendly, and very helpful
Mario, was very attentive and helpful and did a great job at explaining and repairing our problem with the water heater.
great service
Wonderful staffing... Susan was very thorough of explaining prices and was empathetic to my situation. Mario had all three of my bathrooms working within 20 minutes. Excellent work and services
Limited Time Offer!
10% Off Senior Citizen & Military Discount
Rooter 66 Plumbing Inc
Hesperia, CA 92345
Website coupon offer
Offer Ends March 3, 2018
Your offer has been sent to your email.
Call Today
Contact Us
Message Sent. Thank you for contacting us. We will be in touch with you shortly.
|Mon - Fri:
|7:00am - 7:00pm
|By appointment
- State Farm
- Allstate
- Liberty Mutual Group
- Chamber Of Commerce Member
- EPA Certified
- Best Of Home Advisor
- Angie's List Certified
- English
- Spanish


text:
October 24, 2011
History of the iPod: A 10 Year Retrospective
Jacqui Cheng, Ars Technica
AP Photo
When the original iPod first came out 10 years ago, the concept didn't seem novel to those who had already hopped on the MP3 player bandwagon. What was new—aside from its deep integration with Apple's music store—was the physical design. The minimalist layout, the screen with playlists, the easy-access buttons—and oh, the scroll wheel! These were all elements that made up a signature Apple design.
TAGGED: ipod


text:
The Secret Life of the American Teenager Review: Adrian is Preggers!
Decisions were forced to be made this week on The Secret Life of the American Teenager, as Amy was accepted into a New York music program and Jack searched for a place to live. Read on for a complete review.
Posted in: The Secret Life


text:
Dosman Mangisi Mining Correspondent
MUROWA Diamonds says it will more than double kimberlite diamond production to one million carats per annum following the commissioning of new equipment. It is currently producing 400 000 carats The company, which is managed by Zimbabwe Stock Exchange-listed RioZim recently commissioned equipment worth $6 million, being the first phase of the planned $60 million recapitalisation of the mine in the next four years.
Murowa, located in the southern parts of Zimbabwe, is the country's sole kimberlite diamond miner. "We are going to witness an increase in production to more than one million carats . . . (and) additional jobs have already been created," communication and external relations manager Mr Lovemore Chimuka said.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, Murowa Diamond board chairman Mr Lovemore Chihota said the new investment was meant to strengthen the company's long term operations and cut down of operational costs in light of low commodity prices.
"As part of our long term investment plan, this acquisition of latest equipment will go a long way in ensuring that we are able to continue mining sustainably.
"In the past all equipment was owned and operated by mining contractors under a load and haul arrangement," he said. The machinery consists of excavators, dump trucks, bulldozers and graders."


text:
Wyoming Liberty Group
Brand New Custom Dynamic Economic Model of Wyoming
Economy Demonstrates Real-Life Impact of Proposed Changes to Sales Tax
February 9, 2017 Cheyenne, WY - On Thursday, Wyoming Liberty Group released its timely reports on Wyoming's fiscal and economic problems as demonstrated by a sophisticated new dynamic model of Wyoming's economy.
These comprehensive economic studies were conducted in partnership with the Economic Research Center (ERC) at The Buckeye Institute in Columbus, Ohio. Economists at the ERC analyzed both the challenges and several potential policy solutions for Wyoming's state budget woes. With its unique custom economic models that employ top-of-the-line dynamic analysis, ERC economists were able to predict how changes in various proposed tax policies will alternately create additional, or threaten existing, jobs in Wyoming. Wyoming Liberty Group CEO Jonathan Downing said, "Wyoming Liberty Group is pleased to be able to provide the hard facts, data, economic research, and analysis of various public policy solutions to Wyoming's budget crisis, which have been sorely needed in years past. With this new information and dynamic model in hand, policymakers will have the tools necessary to make fiscally-sound decisions as they address the state's budget issues."
The ERC's model unfortunately reveals that the problems may be even worse than anticipated. Excluding transfers from state savings, Wyoming revenue collections have fallen ten percent per person over the last decade in real dollars. The reports praise Wyoming's sensible tax policy that taxes consumption more than personal income or investment. The report's modeled policy scenarios included increases or decreases to the franchise tax, sales tax, severance tax, and an increase in exports. The economists also included a creation of a personal income tax, with the assumption that Wyoming's constitution changed to allow such a tax. The model showed that an effective increase in the sales tax of .5% (through removing exemptions) would result in the loss of nearly 1,000 jobs and a reduction of $15 million to the state economy over the next two years.
ERC lead economist and report author Dr. Orphe Divounguy stated of the results, "The Wyoming economy faces some tough challenges due to the downturn in the energy market. Wyoming policymakers should consider tax reforms that encourage investment and growth. One of the best pro-growth policies would be the elimination of the franchise tax, which significantly affects investment. One of the worst policies would be the creation of a state income tax. A new income tax would cause even more severe problems for the Wyoming economy and would reduce state GDP and job creation."
To read the full reports:
Review of Wyoming's Fiscal Health
Fiscal Policy, Theory and Measurement: The State of Wyoming
Press Contact: Jonathan Downing
Phone: 307-632-7020


text:
Welcome to First Christian Church of Temple
You are invited to explore your faith with us as we "promote the Kingdom of God and win people to faith in Jesus Christ!" Our mission as a church is to let people know the kingdom of God is available now for those who believe in Jesus as the Christ, the Son of the Living God. By sharing a large portion of our resources in mission to the poor and disadvantaged, we demonstrate the love of Christ we have received in his graceful gift of salvation won in the cross.
The purpose of our christian education and spiritual formation is to equip each person for the work of ministry and mission for which they have been called. So, as Disciples of Christ, we are an interesting aggregate of people who come from no faith background to Catholics to Baptists and all in between including our own churches of origin. Many who are seeking middle ground find a home here.
As locally autonomous churches who are in covenant relationship with other manifestations of the church, we tend to develop partnerships that are life transformational locally and around the world. We are a rich blend of people who come from a wide-range of theological and experiential places who choose to live in harmony with each other as a part of our call.
As an intentional multicultural community of faith, we must constantly do the work of interpretation and listening. We seek to listen to each other with respect and together discern the direction of the Holy Spirit for our life and work. This is particularly important as we explore ways to do ministry today and in the future. We hope you will join us in this historic time of discovery.


text:
With Alfresco and us, Aker Oilfield Services is in full control of the documents that are shared both internally and with subcontractors. This means fewer errors and improved workflow.
Processes are automated and projects/documents can be appropriately tracked. The Alfresco solution saves the company time, resources and money. Employees now have a better tool for controlling content in large complex projects.
In addition, the solution was implemented quickly and provided easy management of documents shared between multiple parts of the business. An automated process eliminates mistakes and gives the company complete control of a document's lifecycle. Approval processes are made easier and smoother with opportunities for comments and changes to the documents clearly marked in each reviewer's approval copy.


text:
New Deal For Striker
Striker Matt Harrold has agreed a new contract with Bristol Rovers.
The 28 year old who has been out injured almost all season agreed a new one year deal, with the option of another year. Harrold was top scorer for Rovers last season with 18 goal, but after just 6 appearances he damaged his anterior cruciate ligament.
Harrold was signed by former Manager Paul Buckle in the summer of 2011 from Shrewsbury Town and went on to be Rovers first choice striker. Harrold is the second player to sign a new deal in as many days. Yesterday right back Michael Smith signed a new two year deal.


text:
I recently had the chance to travel to Montreal and present one of our Vermont projects, the net-zero Putney School Field House, at the international ASHRAE conference. This was an exciting chance for us to share with others how it really is possible to achieve net-zero in the cold climate of Vermont. This was also a great opportunity to learn about other projects, as the session we were presenting in also highlighted two other groups of net-zero building professionals, one from Italy and one from Canada.
Lessons from Across the Border
The Canadian group, which presented a study on high-performance Canadian buildings, i.e., those consuming less than 60% of Energy Code baseline, identified the fact that though there are a significant number of high-performance projects there are only a few of these that are close to net-zero and there are no existing net-zero commercial projects in the country. The presentation highlighted three of these close to net-zero buildings: the Creek Side Community Center in Vancouver, a material testing lab in Hamilton, Ontario and the Earth Ranger Center in Woodridge, which is north of Toronto. What was apparent through the description of these projects is though they were utilizing many of the strategies that we also utilize in our building projects — such as daylighting, low energy equipment and heat recovery technologies — they were definitely missing pieces too. These projects focused quite a bit on the visible technologies of energy efficiency, but through this focus missed some of the places where we see the largest reduction in loads, such as envelope design, including high insulation levels and low air infiltration readings.
Lessons from Across the Ocean
The Italian group focused on a single project, the Leaf House located in Anacona, Italy. This project focused on the goal of its team to analyze the net-zero building process in an effort to better define the term "net-zero energy buildings," and to inform the process of the International Energy Agency (IEA). An IEA work group has been established to study Net-Zero Energy Buildings to inform international actions related to energy and greenhouse gas requirements in the building industry. To optimize energy use, the Leaf House project uses the most advanced available technologies for the processes of distributing heat and producing electricity from renewable sources. Built as somewhat of a test facility for high performance design, where the major focus of the design was the reduction of CO2 emissions, this house has over 1000 sensors to monitor performance. Even after the installation of this advanced monitoring, this group determined that a more effective strategy of monitoring and a better building automation system could make significant improvements to the energy performance of the building. All in all, the project highlighted a very expensive way to achieve high-performance building design.
Lessons to Bring Back to Vermont
It has always been my point of view that the best high-performance and net-zero building projects are the simplest; They are the ones that take into account beauty in the living condition and contribute to a better way of life for the users. From the experience at the ASHRAE conference, this point was hammered home. What we are doing in Vermont, in a colder climate than any of these other projects were located, is making net-zero work.
Projects such as the Putney School Field House work because they take into account the high-performance building technologies and strategies that are readily available in the marketplace, but in addition, they are designed for a specific place, to integrate into the human experience and to make a better place for the users. Using technologies that are already commonly available in the marketplace means these buildings can work, and they can work cost effectively.
In order to make the best high-performance buildings a reality, the focus of our profession needs to be on design, on building the best teams possible, and on determining when simple out of the box strategies are more cost effective than their advanced technology counterparts.
Related articles
- Net Energy vs Net Zero Energy (brighthub.com)
- IEA will publish new energy projection where Nuclear build to 2035 will only by 180 GWe (nextbigfuture.com)
- Latest Free Publications and Papers from IEA (talkenergy.wordpress.com)


text:
A fusion of patriotism and fashion can be a beautiful combination, as demonstrated by the 'America the Beautiful' Vogue US shoot. This June 2011 editorial features models posed in city-specific couture outfits.
Each of the photos beautifully encapsulates the five destinations selected for the shoot. Although the spread did not include actual on-scene photos of each of the destinations, it still comes across as authentic. Photographer Craig McDean artistically evokes different looks in each of the images, which feature big-name models such as Arizona Muse, Karen Elson and Karlie Kloss.
These patriotic looks were styled by Tonne Goodman, who elegantly paired together pieces from high-end designers like Balenciaga and Prada. The 'America the Beautiful' Vogue US shoot certainly lives up to its beauty-filled name.
Cross-Country City Editorials
More Stats +/-
55 Global Vogue Covers
Carefree Couple Shoots
Sultry Paradise Photography
31 Vivacious Vogue Spreads
Tough-Luxe Frizzy Fashion
The Traveling America the Beautiful Vogue US June 2011 Pictorial
- By: Emily EvansMay 29, 2011
References: vogue & front-row-view
References: vogue & front-row-view


text:
A quick internet search of Pure Coffee would seem to show that on the Coffee bottle, the star IS not transparent glass and is plastic. Not sure why-- maybe to distinguish it from Pure Malt which is similar bottle. Other Coffee fans should weigh in.
So i ordered it from strawberry.net and when i sprayed it i got NO "fresh ground coffee" note, just the usual Amen spiky patchouli drydown. After 10 min. i sniffed my wrist just to catch a faint whiff of a coffee note. Not to mention that within 45 minutes the scent vanished. I'm attaching the pics below
Isn't the yellow star supposed to be out of glass and not plastic
Please help me
Last edited by B.I.G.; 21st May 2010 at 05:55 PM.
A quick internet search of Pure Coffee would seem to show that on the Coffee bottle, the star IS not transparent glass and is plastic. Not sure why-- maybe to distinguish it from Pure Malt which is similar bottle. Other Coffee fans should weigh in.
My bottle is one of the first boxed testers circulating around,so I believe that is is genuine.Indeed,the star is plastic and the base of the bottle is exactly the same,with the exception of the number found above the EAU dE TOILETTE lettering.
It's never too late to mend.
I cant really tell by the pics but its more than likely real since ive never seen a PM AM or PC fake, ever. Try to source out a sample and compare. There should be plenty of coffee and tar in the opening. If anything the juice may have gone off a bit.
My suggestion is that you use the code given in the envelope or the box (not sure where it is in the Pure Coffee) to join the star circle at the thierry mugler website. If the code is correct then the chance that your bottle is authentic is high, if not then it's definately a fake.
Last edited by jasonx; 22nd May 2010 at 08:55 AM.
It's legit. To my nose Pure Coffee smells 80% identical to A*Men, with about 1/2 the longevity. The only differences are pronounced in the top notes (acrid stale coffee note and lack of tar note), but the base notes are almost exactly the same.
If someone told you that Pure Coffee incorporated a "fresh ground coffee" notes, they were either mistaken or their nose is much different that yours or mine. This is an already-brewed, stale, acrid pot of coffee.
Having said that, I like Pure Coffee, but it is BY FAR the weakest of the 3.
Thanks guys for input! No matter, i'm happy to have Pure Coffee in my collection.
Looks just like my bottles. Do you have the original A*MEN? Do a side by side sniff. It will probably smell pretty different against the original.
Support your local Leonberger rescue.
the bottle looks same with me, plus i'm also buying from strawberrynet.com. i'm sure it's 100% authentic..
Looks like my bottle. In fact my bottle and box have the identical numbers on the bottom of our bottle and box. I thought every bottle has their own number different from every other bottle?
It's probably legit. The smell sounds about right. I have a decant of Pure Coffee and was really excited when I got it, but truthfully, I was kinda dissapointed as well. I own & love the original A Men, but Pure Coffee just seems weak in comparison. I really don't get that much more coffee either (certainly not fresh ground coffee). Also, it's missing that really intense tar/patchouli accord that is addictive to me in A Men. Honestly, to me, Pure Coffee smells kind of like an old batch of A Men that's gotten stale and lost about half it's strength & topnotes.
I can see how the people who can't stand A Men's heavy tar/patchouli vibe might enjoy it and see it as a more wearable and practical version, but if you love the raw uniqueness and strength of A Men like I do, I think Pure Coffee is a bit of a letdown (or neutered version, if you will).
I'll probably pass on trying to get a full bottle of it (unless it's just for collectibility). Also, I've yet to smell PH and PM, but if they are also just weaker shadows of A Men, I'll just stick to the original. In fact, I'm looking for something else with a really heavy patchouli vibe like A Men. (thinking of sampling Luten's Borneo 1834 soon).
So do you have the same bottle number as the poster? I do. Am thinking mine
could be fake then.
it is funny how here on basenotes they show the bottle and the box to see if it's authentic , well don't you know that "they" buy empty original bottles with their boxes from people (it happened with me) and than they go and refill it with fake juice and sell it! so don't rely on the bottle and codes... rely just on the juice inside it
So I guess I wasn't alone in getting a bottle of PC and not really detecting much coffee in it then! Picked up a bottle a month or so ago and was surprised that the coffee note was very faint; in fact, I sometimes wonder if I'm actually smelling it or just convincing myself that I smell it due to my expectations. Perhaps it's just a note that I can't really pick up on very well. Either way, it's an alright scent, but I'm pretty let down by it.


text:
Sharks' veteran line living better through chemistry
Published 4:00 am, Monday, November 26, 2001
Niklas Sundstrom says Mike Ricci is the best center with whom he's ever played. Sundstrom, of course, broke in with the New York Rangers and was a linemate of Wayne Gretzky's, a pretty fair center in his own right.
Sundstrom winks, then adds, "Make sure to get that in."
Scott Thornton is asked to explain his recent propensity to score goals, but breaks out in laughter when it's suggested he's the finisher on the line.
Ricci is usually the one with all the jokes. But he has competition these days. That's how it goes when the Sharks' hardest-working line is clicking on and off the ice.
"They're an identity line -- you know what you're going to get," said coach Darryl Sutter.
Right now, the Sharks need to find their way out of a stretch that's netted one win in eight games. With eight of its next nine games against conference opponents -- as the past six have been against -- San Jose needs positive results, and it needs them now.
The Sundstrom-Ricci-Thornton "Chemistry Line" is a good bet to lead the way,
never mind their label as a third line. If one group best defines how the Sharks want to play -- in your face, relentless, responsible at both ends of the ice and successful -- it's this combination. That's the way it has been since the trio was formed after the first game last year.
"When they're on offensively, I don't think there's a better all-around line, period," Sutter said.
While the Sharks have sputtered for the past two weeks, it could be worse if not for the line's contributions. What they produce doesn't always show up on the scoresheet.
Ricci's line often starts a game and the subsequent periods as long as the Sharks are skating 5-on-5. That's not because Sutter expects a goal from the combination; rather, they are the most consistent at setting the tone for what the Sharks want to do: start fast, start hard and provide momentum for the next line on the ice.
"They play so well as a group when they're going," Sutter said. "To be quite honest, I've been disappointed in myself not to play them more together."
Individually, all three bring different assets to the line.
Acquired from Colorado early in the 1997-'98 campaign, Ricci has become an iron-man performer, fulfilling needs at different times as a No. 1, 2 or 3 center. The 30-year-old is versatile as far as killing penalties, standing in front of the net on the power play and faceoffs.
Although relatively small -- listed at 6 feet and a seemingly generous 190 pounds -- Ricci goes into heavy traffic, with or without the puck, and comes out with results. Off to a slow start with two goals and nine points, Ricci eclipsed the 20-goal plateau in each of the past two years in San Jose for the first time since scoring 30 with Quebec in 1993-'94.
Sundstrom, traded from the Rangers before the '99-'00 season, is a two-way winger who can play anywhere but has settled in on the right side in San Jose. Always looking to pass before taking his shot, the 26-year-old Swede is clever around the net and also available to use in all situations. The 6-foot, 200- pound Sundstrom has three goals and eight points, so he is short of matching his first two seasons with the Sharks -- 10 goals, 49 points last season; 12 goals, 37 points before that.
Thornton, signed as a free agent before last season, provides the final piece for the line. At 6-3, 216 pounds, the 30-year-old gives his linemates space and has developed a scoring touch after being labeled early in his career as nothing more than a fourth-line banger. He is tied for second on the team with seven goals, has the best shooting accuracy (22 percent) and is fifth with 40 hits.
Altogether, it's San Jose's most consistent line. Still, there's room for improvement.
"All three of us weren't very good early," Ricci said. "In fact, you're hoping it couldn't get any worse. It was only going to get better, I guess. We all understand what we have to do in our own zone, so we work hard at it.
"We can all agree we're doing it better, but we're still not there where we want to be."


text:
Have a question or comment? We're happy to help.
Open swim is available at our hotel Sunday - Thursday.
Discover the rich colorful history of the Sheyenne River Valley. Featured attractions include the Hi-Line Bridge Model Pioneer Resident Christian Paetow's specially made shoes (the man was seven feet tall and over 400 pounds) early transportation and one-room school displays wood carvings soda shop and local military history. The Barnes County Museum is part of an area consortium that includes Fort Ransom Wimbledon and Cooperstown museums.
The Billings County Historical Society converted the original courthouse into the present museum in 1986. The building has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the Department of the Interior. The museum houses numerous exhibits for viewing.
The Bismarck Art & Galleries Association works consistently to stimulate the study and presentation of the visual arts to encourage and expand participation and appreciation by all persons and to preserve our regional cultural heritage.
Bonanzaville is a museum made up of forty-seven buildings on 12 acres many of them are historic and from the region. Displays include a prairie church a general store a drug store a fire station a jail and a schoolhouse. There are also several newer buildings that were constructed on the grounds including an aircraft museum and an automobile museum. Other exhibits include horse-drawn vehicles firefighting vehicles and equipment medical and dental equipment a law enforcement museum a telephone museum and a newspaper printing press.
Near the center of town is a beautiful city park loaded with shade trees and a public swimming pool campsites picnic shelters and a playground for the youngsters. Just look for the water tower and you will find the park.
Reconstructed village on 20 acres of land. Contains actual buildings from the late 1800's to early 1930's.
10 screens showing all new releases.
"Walk the Walk" with more than 100 celebrity signatures handprints and footprints in cement at this free attraction. Stars from music the arts politics and sports including Garth Brooks Neil Diamond KISS Maury Wills Debbie Reynolds and Governor Jesse Ventura have left their marks with many more being added throughout the year
Chahinkapa Zoo is the ideal attraction in North Dakota for kids! It is committed to providing clean and green natural habitats for its animal residents and aesthetic and educational leisure for its zoo visitors. More than 200 animals and birds of 60 different species including otters bison monkeys gibbon apes camels snow leopards black bears wallabies cougars gemsbok llamas elk and Siberian tigers make the zoo their home. Also "Grandpa's Little Zoo" is a very popular hands-on educational area for the children to see and pet a variety of farm animals.
The Children's Museum was created as a special place for children and families. The more than 50 hands-on exhibits are designed to engage educate stimulate creativity and encourage interaction between the child and the exhibit as well as the child and parent. It is a unique place where parents interact play create and learn with their children. The Museum also offers a wide variety of educational programs special events and outreach programs.
4 screens showing older releases for only $1.00.
Many stores including Sears Macy's JCPenney.
The mission of the Dakota Dinosaur Museum is to promote tourism by providing a facility for preservation and display of geological and paleontological specimens for public review and education. The 13400 square foot not-for-profit museum contains 11 full-scale dinosaurs in the museum displayed in a Triassic-Cretaceous time continuum and 3 full-scale dinosaurs outside. The exhibit includes a real Triceratops skeleton and one of the best Triceratops skulls ever found. Stop by for educational North Dakota kids activities.
Dakota Magic Casino is the premiere casino in North Dakota. Located on I-29 at the North & South Dakota border casino excitement is just one hour South of Fargo North Dakota. Slots Blackjack Craps Poker Roulette are all there at Dakota Magic along with a fun lounge buffet and restaurants.
On June 3 1961 the Dakota Zoo opened its gates to the public with 75 mammals and 23 birds on some 15 acres of developed land. Forty thousand visitors paid a ten cent admission fee that first year to visit the Zoo. Today an average of over 100000 people walk through the gates each year and view 125 species of birds and mammals. Memberships today total approximately 3400.
12 acre park 11 historical buildings Joachim Museum featuring regional art history exhibits and agricultural/ranching collections.
For a fun indoor splash head to EJ Aquatic Center in Williston and refresh with laps in the indoor aquatic center on your North Dakota family vacation.
The Fargo Air Museum is an aviation-related museum located near Hector International Airport in the northern part of the city. The museum includes many historic aircraft in flying condition and a small gift shop. Come and visit the Fargo Air Museum and see these beautiful aircraft on display including the North American P-51D Mustang the Chance-Vought F4U Corsair the Grumman TBM Avenger and more.
This arena is home to a wide range of entertainment events including college and professional sports concerts and world-class music theater productions.
The Fort Abraham Lincoln Foundation operates the finest living history program on the Northern Plains from five restored 7th Cavalry buildings and five rebuilt Mandan Indian earth lodges. It operates two gift shops and is involved in heritage tourism regionally and nationally. Stop by and learn about the most important fort of the Dakota Territory.
When looking for historic North Dakota things to do this site overlooks the area where Lewis and Clark established their headquarters for the winter of 1804-05 and eventually met Sakakawea. Reconstructed Fort Mandan rests in the riparian forests of the Missouri River. The refurnished rooms of this full size replica depict the equipage of the Lewis & Clark Expedition and provide the realistic setting for a grand learning experience.
One of the foremost family destinations in the entire state the Frontier Fort and Wildlife Museum offers American Indian exhibits and agricultural local and regional history for an educational and exhilarating North Dakota attraction.
The world's largest concrete bison can be seen from afar at the Bison Monument and Frontier Village at I-94 by Jamestown between Bismarck and Fargo. See why many Indians regarded the bison as a sacred animal with this majestic close-up view of its concrete likeness. The National Buffalo Museum another exciting North Dakota attraction can be found nearby. Frontier Village includes a collection of old pioneer buildings including a barbershop a church a jailhouse an old schoolhouse and many more.
gardendwellers FARM is North Dakota's largest herb farm located in northeastern North Dakota approximately 100 miles from the Canadian border and 100 miles from the Minnesota border. Offering gardens to stroll through herbs to taste and smell and songbirds to watch and listen to gardendwellers FARM is set on the shores of the Mauvais Coulee not far from Devils Lake. The farm offers courses classes workshops and tours and 'drop in' guests are always welcome to experience this selection of natural North Dakota things to do.
Discover new and exciting exhibits throughout the year in the interactive exhibit gallery of Gateway to Science where science is fun for all ages.
Many stores including K-Mart and Zimmerman's.
Grand Forks offers numerous pools in scattered parks wherein to relax refresh and rejuvenate. When the day is hot head to Grand Forks for some swimming and splashing under the sunshine!
The remarkable commitment and love which Harold Schafer felt for Medora is honored in the Heritage Center built in his name. The Center also houses the Sheila Schafer Gallery & serves as a ticket office for Medora attractions.
Valley City was founded in 1872 with the name of Second Crossing of the Sheyenne when the Northern Pacific Railroad crossed the river here. When a town is built around a winding river bridges become very necessary. Valley City is very proud of its beautiful and historic bridges and we have developed a tour to showcase them.
The International Peace Garden is a North Dakota attraction located on the international border between Canada and the United States in the state of North Dakota and the province of Manitoba. Established on July 14 1932 the park plants over 150000 flowers each year. Main features of the garden include an 18 foot floral clock display fountains a chime and twin concrete towers straddling the border with a peace chapel at their base. The chapel walls are inscribed with notable quotes about peace.
The Jamestown Parks & Recreation Department operates and maintains an Olympic size pool that includes a separate diving bay as well as two separate wading pools. The pools provide an environment of recreational swimming competitive swimming American Red Cross - Learn to Swim programs water safety instruction adult programs and other special activities.
Step into a reconstructed earthlodge and imagine boiling buffalo meat in a clay pot or pounding corn with a mortar and pestle. View the artistry of everyday and ceremonial clothing bags and implements. Listen to memories of traditional Hidatsa Indian life then walk to Sakakawea Village site where earthlodge depressions hint of life in a vibrant village alive with games ceremonies and trade.
Genealogy Information Public Computer/Printer and Wireless Internet Access
Travel the river of Lewis & Clark Sakakawea Custer and Sitting Bull in elegance and comfort on the last 150-passenger vessel on the upper Missouri.
This scenic biking and hiking trail is ideal for North Dakota sightseeing. It begins at the US Forest Service CCC Campground in McKenzie County located 20 miles south of Watford City off Highway 85. The 97 mile trail then winds its way to its southern terminus at Sully Creek State Park in Billings County. The trail name "Maah Daah Hey" comes from the Mandan Indians. The trail uses a turtle as the trail marker to represent firm determination steadfastness patience long life and fortitude.
Annual events such as ice cream social and the Craft Guild Holiday Sale take place in a historical setting complete with the Myra Museum Post Office Campbell House School House Carriage House and Pavilion.
North Dakota's largest museum
Pull on your boots and grab your hat in September! This exciting indoor event is a "must-see" for rodeo fans as well as others who enjoy the western experience. The top 12 contestants in North Dakota compete to earn the honor of NDRA Champion in nine rodeo events. The rodeo has been named by the American Bus Association as one of the nation's top 100 events!
The North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame is the interpretive center for the history of Native Americans ranching rodeo and the western lifestyle of the plains and Badlands. Here the culture and legacy that is the character of the Great American West will be saved for future generations.
Three galleries house exhibitions of regional national and international art.
19 Story Art Deco Built in 1933
At the North Dakota State College of Science students gain real-world skills working with real-world technologies and equipment and learning from experts who have gained their experience in the real world.
The North Dakota State Fair features the best in entertainment including 10 free stages 3 nights of rodeo 3 nights of auto events big name entertainment in the grandstand a carnival over 46000 competitive exhibits 600 commercial vendors livestock shows and special contests. This nine-day spectacle in July continues to be the largest annual event held in North Dakota attracting nearly one quarter of a million people.
NDSU is a public university in Fargo North Dakota. Its large body of students makes it the largest university in North Dakota. Founded as North Dakota Agricultural College in 1890 as a land grant institution it sits on a 258 acre campus in an urban setting and is home to the Bison sports teams.
Here you'll find one of the finest facilities of its kind which has even enjoyed recent extensive remodeling resulting in a clean safe swimming facility for guests of all ages.
This strikingly unconventional museum of fine arts is a brilliantly renovated turn-of-the-century warehouse in historic downtown Fargo. The Plains Art Museum hosts regional and national exhibits large permanent collections special events performances and art classes. The museum also includes a cafe and store.
The carousel is an exquisitely restored 1926 Spillman carousel. Twenty handcrafted wooden horses two chariots and an enchanting calliope create fun-filled reminders of happy childhood memories.
Raging Rivers Waterpark and Speedworld Golf & Games is a family entertainment complex offering a full day of family fun! A waterpark sprint car and grand prix go-cart tracks mini-golf and video arcade all located in a safe and friendly atmosphere.
The 400000 square foot arena home to Fighting Sioux Hockey has hosted many big North Dakota attractions since opening its doors on October 5 2001 such as Tim McGraw Kenny Chesney Stars on Ice Dennis Miller the Minnesota Wild Toby Keith Andre Agassi and Andy Roddick and many other entertainers and professional sport teams.
Currently celebrating its 10-year Anniversary the Red River Zoo features over 80 animal species from all over the world. Spend a weekend afternoon in the company of beautiful and exotic animals in this state-of-the-art wildlife habitat.
Celebrate America's favorite pastime and cheer on the Fargo-Moorhead RedHawks in this state-of-the-art baseball stadium.
This backway located in northeast North Dakota is a special place steeped in history with natural resources recreation scenic beauty history and culture. Winding along the bends of the Pembina River you can enjoy the panorama of the Pembina Gorge.
Home of the Rosemeade Pottery - Open April through.
Robert Maris is best known for hitting sixty-one home runs in 1961 as a New York Yankee outfielder. Originally from Fargo Maris set the condition that his museum would be free when museum developers approached him with the idea. Exciting museum artifacts include a video room to watch an expanded collection of videos while sitting on actual Yankee Stadium seats from the Maris era a replica of Roger's Yankee Stadium monument a replica of Roger's 1961 locker and displays and artifacts from Roger's youth and Major League playing days.
Local movie theatre
The museum will provide you with a hunting visual experience. A one man collection of animals from around the globe including tigers an elephant a zebra a giant white Polar Bear a baboon and many more. It is a must see!
The action never stops at this North Dakota amusement park in Fargo offering miniature golf go karts batting cages arcade games bumper cars and party rooms!
Exhibits of Ukrainian culture folk arts and religious display.
Housing an impressive number of restored antique automobiles Unique Antique Auto Museum catapults you back in time with vehicles from as early as 1916 hand-carved toys from the past and more.
The University of North Dakota (UND) is a public university in Grand Forks North Dakota. Established by the Dakota Territorial Assembly in 1883 six years before the establishment of the state of North Dakota UND is the oldest university in the state. It was built with a strong liberal arts foundation. Today UND also offers a variety of professional and specialized programs including the only schools of law and medicine in the state and is home to the Fighting Sioux.
Walsh County's History
With over 100 shops restaurants and department stores the West Acres Shopping Center is guaranteed to provide a superior shopping experience.
The 9-hole "Bjornson Park" course at the Bjornson Park Golf Course facility in Valley City North Dakota features 2829 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 35 . The course rating is 33.5 and it has a slope rating of 112. Bjornson Park golf course opened in 1994.
A beautiful 18-hole golf course located near Beulah.
This 18-hole course is set in the beautiful North Dakota Badlands. Some golf courses impose themselves on the landscape; the Bully Pulpit Golf Course conforms to the landscape.
Zoo Carousel Swimming Pool Playground Picnic Shelters Golf Course Fishing Pier Running Track Walking/Biking trails Ice skating Rink Baseball Field Softball Fields Tennis courts Horseshoes Archery Range Sand Volleyball and Basketball Courts.
Horseback Riding in the Badlands - guided rides bring your own horse or one can be provided horse boarding.
Golfing and Dining
Opened in 1916 the 18-hole "Fargo" course at the Fargo Country Club facility features 6754 yards of golf from the longest tees for a par of 72. The course rating is 71.6 and it has a slope rating of 131 on Zoysia grass.
Enjoy our 4-H exhibits live music racing events exciting rides and concession foods.
18 hole scenic golf course along the Heart River.
Valley City has a wide variety of historic buildings that enhance its quaint scenic beauty.
Great fishing on the Red River; World's Largest Catfish; Bathrooms with Showers; Picnic Area
An 18-hole Arnold Palmer Signature golf course.
American Indians occupied this area. Remains of Hidatasa villages home of Sakakawea guide for Lewis and Clark visitor center and movie.
Located 12 miles north of Valley City Lake Ashtabula is a recreational secret full of great fishing excellent boating and skiing and is developing into a cabin resort area as well. This 26 mile fun filled waterway is maintained by the Corp of Engineers and hosts many camping and recreational spots.
Children's Playground Camping And Swimming
The Lindenwood Campground is one of the finest campgrounds in the Upper Midwest. The campground is conveniently located just off I-94 Exit 351 in Fargo for easy entrance for travelers. The heavily-wooded campsite is nestled along the Red River and has amenities that include running water hot showers and scenic bike trails.
Modeled after the famous Appalachian Trail the North Country National Scenic Trail is a premier footpath that stretches 4600 miles linking communities forests and prairies across seven northern states.
Located in the heart of the North Dakota badlands seasonal Sully Creek is just minutes away from the historic town of Medora and Theodore Roosevelt National Park. In the early spring or during high flows canoeing the Little Missouri River offers a unique perspective of the badlands from the river for incredible North Dakota sightseeing. Horseback riders mountain bikers and hikers have access to the 120-mile long Maah Daah Hey Trail which traverses the Little Missouri National Grassland. Use of certified weed-free hay is required by those bringing in livestock.
Super Slide Amusement Park provides quality family entertainment with a 150 ft. super slide Ferris wheel go carts bumper cars mini golf batting cage and more.
Theodore Roosevelt first came to the badlands in September 1883 on a hunting trip. While here he became interested in the cattle business and invested in the Maltese Cross Ranch. He returned the next year and established the Elkhorn Ranch. Years later he stated several times "I never would have been President if it had not been for my experiences in North Dakota.
Semi Private Country Club located in Valley City North Dakota that offers a 9 hole par 36 course and features a full service resturant and bar overlooking the picturesque course and HiLine Bridge
784 acres of wooded valley to enjoy biking hiking fishing cross country skiing sledding picnicking and camping.
©2003-2018 AmericInn International, LLC
Our website has detected that your browser does not accept cookies. Our website uses cookies to help you easily access your profile information as well as to save your stay preferences throughout the hotel search and booking process. Your experience with our website will not be optimal without the acceptance of cookies from your browser.
To help you on your way, please choose the appropriate number and we'll be happy to assist you. For Reservations, call our Toll Free Reservation line at 800-634-3444. For all other instances, including Easy Rewards, please call our Toll Free Guest Services line at 888-490-8669.
If you would like to continue to the website anyway, please click here.


text:
Europe › Ukraine › Odessa › Odessa Hotels
Lermontovskiy Hotel
Average rate: $19 - Hotel class: 3 stars
Lermontovskiy Lane 2, Odessa, Ukraine
Lermontovskiy Hotel Rates and Deals
Lermontovskiy Hotel Odessa Reviews
16 reviews
Small hotel near the Black sea May 31, 2011
Lermontovskiy is a not big hotel on a small quiet street. In my opinion the location is very nice - near the sea, near legendary French boulevard... The center of city and sights (Potemkin stairs, Deribasovskaya street, Opera theatre etc) are not far from the hotel - 10 minutes by car or 30 minutes by foot (i recommend to walk by foot, it's best way to enjoy this city).
The rooms are not big and unfortunately not very clean... The staff is helpful, but never smiles! It's a problem in the "capital of humor"...
The breakfast is not various, but there is a restaurant with cosy terrace.
I recommend this hotel for the people who looks for not expensive quiet hotel to come for just sleeping and showering and all the rest of time prefers to enjoy great Odessa:)
1 / 1 TravBuddies found this review helpful/trustworthy
Join TravBuddy to leave comments, meet new friends and share travel tips!
Lermontovskiy Hotel Overview
The hotel is situated in a cozy corner of the old town close to the sea – Langeron beach is just 500 meters away. At the same time it takes only 5-10 minutes to get to the city centre to Deribasovskaya str. /7 km away/. The distance to the International airport in Odessa /ODS/ is about 11 km /20 minute-drive/, South-West direction, to Odessa railway station – 2 km /5-10 minute-drive/ and to Odessa sea port – 7 km /15-minute drive/. All the guests who want to feel bright atmosphere of Odessa nightlife will be delighted to find Arcadia magnificent discos not far from the hotel. Shevchenko park and Musical Comedy Theatre are located 300 meters from the hotel.
Lermontovskiy Hotel Amenities


text: On Aug 30, 6:34pm, erh%nimenees.com@localhost (Eric Haszlakiewicz) wrote: -- Subject: Re: unconfiguring swap at shutdown | On Sat, Aug 30, 2008 at 04:33:28PM -0400, Christos Zoulas wrote: | > | > Hello, | > | > The following patch removes swap devices at shutdown. This is useful for | > example when typing reboot and having a raidframe partition... Comments? | | Can it be done as a shutdown hook per swap dev instead, or does that happen | too late in the shutdown process? | | It feels like it would be more elegant to have each thing that needs to be | undone at shutdown be registered in an ordered list, so you could do stuff | like: mount a raid fs, vnconfig a couple devs using files on the raid, mount | another raid using those devs, vnconfig a file within that, reboot; | and have it all nicely un-do itself. Perhaps, although in the swap case I have not constructed a situation where ordering would be a problem, since the swaps are all visible. christos


text:
At judo, we love to share knowledge and help steer you through all things mobile. Every month one of our team members simplifies a topic that we get asked and walks you through it.
AppCommerce with Judo and Xamarin | Webinar
Learn how to integrate faster and more secure mobile payments into your apps with Judo and Xamarin.
Implement Apple Pay in 7 minutes with Judo
Learn how easy it is to implement Apple Pay with the Judo SDKs
Getting started with Apple Pay with Judo
In this video we discuss the basics of Apple Pay and what is required to get started with using Apple Pay both in-app (card not present) and in-store (card present).
Apple Pay payment flow
Find out what happens when you make a payment using Apple Pay. This video overviews the flow that an Apple Pay payment takes.
How to register a card on Apple Pay
Find out how to register a card on Apple Pay


text:
Category: Recipes
A cabbage leaf makes a great "sandwich" for any filling. Softening the cabbage makes it easier to roll the filling up in it. Any guacamole, pate', or salad recipe would be delicious stuffed in a cabbage or lettuce roll.
Soften the cabbage leaf by putting it in a dehydrator for 10 minutes or dipping the whole leaf in hot water until soft; set aside. In a small bowl, mash the avocado with a fork and add the olives, sprouts, lemon juice, Nama Shoyu and dulse to taste. Place the mixture on the cabbage leaf. Top with red peppers, sprouts and any other vegetables you have on hand; roll up and enjoy.
Serves 1.


text:
Critics of the new plan to build an upscale resort casino at National Harbor are wringing their hands over the risk that blackjack tables and slot machines will hurt Prince George's County's precious image.
What hogwash.
Here's some stuff that hurts Prince George's County's image: Seeing your former, two-term county executive sentenced to seven years in federal prison for accepting bribes. Having some of the lowest-achieving schools in Maryland. A homicide rate that rose last year while the trend in the District was down.
Compare that with the stigma that supposedly will result from allowing the extension of gambling to a new corner of a state that's already approved five slots venues in other jurisdictions and runs a daily lottery that's been around for 39 years.
In fact, as envisioned by County Executive Rushern Baker, who announced the proposal Thursday, the project could improve the reputation of Prince George's. Many residents would take pride in having a $1 billion casino-hotel that attracted big-name acts like those in Las Vegas.
"I don't think it's going to be a black eye. I think it's going to be just the opposite," said Edward Synan, 71, of Laurel, a retired law enforcement employee. He said new revenue for the county also could go to "help better the welfare system, the unemployment [program], the job training."
Another backer is Vernon Matthews, 48, an Amtrak employee in Clinton. He said a casino at National Harbor would attract spending that currently goes elsewhere.
"People wouldn't have to go all the way to Charles Town, West Virginia, or Dover [Delaware]," Matthews said. "I know people who gamble twice a month. I think the harbor would be a lot better place."
The two residents are part of a clear majority of Prince George's voters who support introducing gambling in the county, according to a Washington Post poll conducted last month.
The survey found that 57 percent favored allowing slot machines in the county, compared with 41 percent opposed. The respondents endorsed adding table games at current slots casinos by about the same margin.
As I've written before, I'm not personally a gambling fan. It can be an expensive and potentially addictive pastime. The average loss per player at a National Harbor resort casino, according to a study done for the county by Business Research and Economic Advisors consulting firm, is estimated to be $135 per visit.
But anybody with sense knows that gambling is a form of entertainment, and entertainment costs money. I've paid more than $135 for a decent seat at a Redskins game, where the odds of victory were considerably lower than at the roulette table.
Baker's plan will face considerable opposition in the state legislature, and would need approval, as well, in a statewide referendum. Although it certainly requires thorough scrutiny, the proposal seems to offer important potential benefits for both the county and the region.
The first is providing a new stream of revenue for Prince George's. Baker estimates the plan would generate nearly $50 million a year, which he pledges to use to hire more state prosecutors, fight home foreclosures and promote economic development.
It's hard for Baker to find money elsewhere, because Prince George's has capped its property tax rate. He's already looking at a big deficit, which the state is threatening to enlarge by shifting teacher pension costs to localities.
"For the foreseeable future, the county has got to generate its own income, and . . . I have very few options. My biggest option is to diversify our revenue stream coming in," Baker, who opposed gambling in the past, said in an interview on Friday.
The casino would generate between $40 million and $50 million a year, Baker said, adding, "That is a hard number to pass up as county executive when you're facing a $126 million budget deficit."
For the Washington area as a whole, a potential advantage is a shot of growth in the eastern part of the region, which is less affluent than the west and, thus, more in need. A National Harbor casino also would help grab a share of gambling money from outside the Washington area that currently goes elsewhere.
"It would bring a lot of non-local money into the county," said Stephen Fuller, director of George Mason University's Center for Regional Analysis. "It would be hard to make an argument against it on fiscal terms."
At the same time, Fuller expressed concern that a casino project could distract Prince George's from the need to develop healthier sources of economic growth. "It's a sorry commentary that the Prince George's economy doesn't have better choices," he said.
Having better choices is a good goal in the long run. Meanwhile, a fancy resort casino could be a financial plus for Prince George's and is at least as likely to enhance the county's prestige as diminish it.


text:
Well designed, fashionable, professional-yet-functional bags for women are so hard to find. I surveyed over 500 women lawyers on email lists, Facebook, and Twitter, in order to compile this list of briefcases for women. The list includes a wide range of names, styles, colors, and interesting lesser-known brands, all of which can accommodate a laptop.
These are my three rules for a well-designed bag for lawyers:
- Strap. Some bags don't come with straps, which means you have to carry it in your hand. This is impractical and annoying. You often need both hands to grab something out of your bag, and you can't do that if you have to carry the bag by the handle instead of over your shoulder. (Bonus points if the strap doesn't dig into your shoulder, especially right over a bra strap.)
- Functional. This obviously depends on what you need to carry. I tend to travel light and often the most I need to squeeze into a bag is a laptop and a one-inch folder (along with the usual woman stuff like makeup). Carefully considering how much room you need and what you will be carrying will make your briefcase more lovable in the long term. Another nice-to-have feature is a bag with feet that can stand on its own. It is nice to be able to set down your bag without worrying about it falling over.
- Feels good and/or feminine. When I graduated from law school, I had a men's Coach briefcase, similar to this one. I bought it because I loved the feel of the leather, it was highly functional, and it was well built. Back then, I wanted a bag that will help me blend in and having a bag that looked similar to the ones my male counterpart was carrying helped me feel more comfortable.
As I matured and became more comfortable as a lawyer, I felt it was important to bring more of myself and my personality not only to what I what I wore, but to all aspects of my law practice. Having a bag that I felt comfortable carrying, with the right blend of femininity and function, became more important to me. I didn't want to be a generic lawyer, and leaving behind the men's Coach briefcase was one small step towards finding my footing.
In the previous version of this post, Staci Zaretsky spoke with Kat Griffin, the founder, publisher, and editor-in-chief of Corporette. Griffin said:
I think the fact is that women have to put SOMETHING on when they get up in the morning, whether it's cute or not. Similarly, they have to carry their papers in something. And the sad fact is that what you end up wearing and carrying — they ALL reflect on your professionalism. If it's dowdy and frumpy, you look out of touch with the modern world. If it's too sexy or feminine, it may suggest that you're dressing for your social life rather than your working life.
This balance between professional, functional, and not too frumpy or too sexy makes it a challenge to find a briefcase or bag. The recommendations from the lawyers I surveyed were mostly a variation on the traditional briefcase or tote. There were also many suggestions for rolling bags, which are especially helpful if you have to carry a lot of weight and negotiate high heels at the same time.
First up: bags under $100.
Professional Bags Under $100
I was certainly not the only lawyer to leave behind the "masculine" bag and traded it in for a more feminine one. Here's what Maureen Hodson, attorney at Hunsucker Goodstein said about her Kenneth Cole Hit a Triple bag:
For years I used a really ugly masculine bag and longed for something more feminine. I found it about a year ago, and though inexpensive, this has served me well.
Hodson recommended this bag not only because of how it looks but because of its function:
I like that it has dedicated space for both an ipad and laptop, with plenty of room for legal pads and a redwell or two. The external pockets are great for dropping my office keys into. The center compartment (which holds the laptop) unzips all the way, which is really nice for when you need to stack a bunch of stuff in there!
Another brand that falls into the feminine yet functional bag is from Solo. I included it because they have a large collection under $100. Here's the Solo Vintage:
Next: bags under $300.
Professional Bags Under $300
Another big factor in considering the bag is how it feels against the body. I love bags that hugs the body, like this Piel Hobo laptop bag. It has wider straps and hugs the shoulder and allows the bag to sit in between the arm and the side of the body. It also comes in 4 colors, which is always an added bonus.
Many of the women lawyers I interviewed chose men's briefcases. It makes sense in many ways. They're functional, there are lots of options, and it does the job — carrying your stuff from point A to point B with ease and comfort.
Of all the men's bags recommendations, my favorite one was the Knomo Henderson bag.
Lisette Sell, attorney at Cooley LLP, said she chose this bag because it is "feminine and functional." She "wanted a bag that was just the right size. Wanted more than just a laptop bag but didn't want a large clunky bag. I am not very big/tall and didn't want to have to haul around a bulky bag."
Knomo also makes women's bags like its Wigmore bag. It comes in 6 different colors.
Often, what gets overlooked is the weight of the bag itself. The Lo & Sons O.G. bag is lightweight and highly functional. It's really impressive what this small bag can carry!
Here's what Aviva Roller, a San Francisco lawyer who works at Qualls & Workman, said about her O.G.:
It's black nylon with leather straps and nickel hardware, so I'm not weighed down by the bag, the straps are actually long enough to carry on your shoulder, and it holds an astonishing amount of things — my laptop, cord, phone, ipad, large binder/redwell, etc. It has zippers on one side that will allow you to place the bag over the handle of a suitcase or rolling bag. The interior has useful pockets and has a light color to make it easier to find where your keys or phone slipped to. It also comes in brown, navy, and a couple of fun, less conservative colors. I used to carry a Tumi tote bag, one of the earliest models that they put out when they started to specifically market to women, and the OG is far superior.
Unlike all the other bags listed in this post, this Michael Kors Jet Set bag isn't specifically for a laptop, although you can place a laptop in the middle compartment. Oftentimes, you're limited to one or two colors when it comes to professional bags. The Jet Set bags comes in three sizes and dozens of colors and patterns.
Additional Bags under $300:
Cuyana Classic Leather Tote $150
Madewell Transport Tote $168.00
Zara Contrasting Tote Bag $39.90
Lauren Ralph Lauren Womens Lexington Shopper (Black) $138.00
H&M Shopper Tote $24.99
Next: professional bags over $300.
Professional Bags Over $300
I received two recommendations for MZ Wallace bags. One for the Kate (pictured below) and another for the Jane. Both lawyers described their MZ as durable and functional.
Jodi Swick, partner at Edison, McDowell & Hetherington llp said,
It will hold several folders of documents (or a binder), a laptop and a pair of shoes. It also has outside pockets for your phone, pens, etc. Mine has literally been around the world.
Tumi has one of the best collection of women's briefcases, and there were multiple votes for Tumi bags, both for style and function. As Shoshana Chazan, attorney at Sodexo, Inc., puts it:
Tumi has some great options. I have an old one that, even after the dog used it as a chew toy at one point, still looks (and works) great.
Erin McDermit, attorney at Shuman Snyder said,
Tumi is all I have ever used. quality and simple/classic styles.
I selected two for this post: the Sinclair, which is more traditional in style, and the Santa Monica, which is a tote. Sinclair is just the right size, black, and goes with everything. Like most of the other Tumi bags, it is highly functional, with a large interior compartment that is great for bulky files. The Santa Monica is more feminine and comes in three colors: coral (shown), brindle, and crimson.
Next: professional bags over $1,000.
Professional Bags Over $1,000
There are obviously well-known brands like Louis Vuitton in the over-$1,000 club. However, if you have the budget, getting a bag made to order for you may be a lovely option.
Elizabeth A. Frohlich, partner at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP, said:
I loooooove this work tote that I have used every day and for court for 8 years, and still get compliments. I am a BigLaw partner, so need something that can go formal, too. It is very expensive ($1050), but is a real workhorse, made of delicious leather. Mine is black with silver hardware. Malcolm Glaser/Glaser Designs is local and will customize, too.
Louis Vuitton Neverfull $1,260
Next: BigLaw Bags
BigLaw Bags
Givenchy Rottweiler Tote $1,225
To show them who they're really dealing with, carry a bag with teeth.
Prada Saffiano Lux Double Zip Tote $2,430.00
For your best Olivia Pope impression, bring this classic piece to a settlement conference.
Chloe Marcie Large Satchel $2,090
Tote like you work in fashion.
Next: Rolling Bags
Rolling Bags
Despite trying to travel as light as possible, sometimes, you just can't avoid carrying a lot of stuff with you. I've had this Kensington Contour Balance bag for many years and it's absolutely fantastic. The best part? It's $70!
Sometimes, you want to be able to wheel a bag someplace but also have the ability to carry it on your shoulder. This McKlein bag allows you to do both with the detachable wheels.
This Tumi wheeled bag also received positive review. Here's what Tennille Christensen, from Tech Law Garden listed as her reasons for loving this bag:
1. The reduced back strain
2. They fit beneath a plane seat and in a small commuter jet overhead bin, so I've *never* had to check it
3. The pockets are very well arranged, fitting papers, books, and a laptop in separate compartments
4. The dividers can be removed turning it into a very small open suitcase.
5. The quality of the construction
6. The addition of the large leather loop on back that means you can slide it over the handle to secure it to the top of a true rolling suitcase and roll both on the same set of wheels.
One final wheeled bag that deserves mention is this Wenger Patriot Rolling Case. I purchased it for my husband and it is currently selling on Amazon for $115. Yes, it is a "man's" bag but I mention it because I've borrowed his bag on many occasions. It carries everything you could possibly want and it's extremely durable. I especially like the pop-out laptop bag, which is a standalone bag. I've seen other women lawyers with the exact same bag in courtroom. I think it's a great value for the money and if they ever make it in hot pink or red, I'd be all over it.
Next: non-courtroom bags.
Non-Courtroom Bags
TimBuk2 bags are extremely popular for good reason. They're extremely durable, comfortable and customizable. There are hundreds of ways you can customize these messenger bags. I carry my small black TimBuk2 bag regularly and it's definitely my favorite.
Kate Spade Leopard Dot iPad Air Keyboard Folio $98.00
Sena Vettra 360 iPad $71.99
Incase 08 Neoprene Sleeve for 13-inch MacBook Pro, Black (CL57098)
Byrd & Belle Simple MacBook Sleeve $38.00
Saddleback Leather 12″ MacBook Sleeve Tobacco$79.00
Adopted Leather Wrap Case for Apple iPhone 6/6s, White/Gold $39.95
Case-Mate Naked Tough Case for Samsung Galaxy S6 – Clear $35.00
Case Factory iPhone 6 Calf Drummed Black $98
Originally written by Staci Zaretsky and published on April 15th, 2011. Jeena Cho has completely re-written the post with updates contributed by Jenny Odegard.
Featured image: "shopping in the city in motion blur" from Shutterstock.


text:
Meet Alana Chappell Published author of Sacred Thoughts, a collection of Erotic Stories compiled in three separate books. Alana's creative expression is shown in many aspects of her life. She not only finds pleasure in Read more »
Home » Posts tagged "author"
Guest Author: Mia de Rossi
Meet Mia de Rossi Mia De Rossi counts herself lucky to be able to stay home and write about love and sex while in her pajamas. Since she lives in Charleston, South Carolina, arguably one Read more »
Guest Author: Stephen Wart
Meet Stephen Wart Stephen Wart, the author of "The Innocent Pollinator: Erotic Stories from India", has seduced many women, even before he joined the Indian army as an officer. His sexual adventures picked up steam Read more »
Guest Author: Purgatorio Profunda
Meet Purgatorio Profunda! Purgatorio Profonda is 34 year old lesbian erotica writer. She loves going deep into hidden, dark and secret places. Her writing is uninhibited and X-rated. She loves getting those curious juices flowing. Read more »


text:
Ericsson, Qualcomm settle CDMA differences
Qualcomm CDMA biz bought by Ericsson
Ericsson and Qualcomm will, later today, announce they have settled their differences over the future of Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) technology. They will agree to support a single world standard with three optional modes. And Ericsson will take over Qualcomm's CDMA infrastructure business which includes R&D facilities in the US. ® Related Story Ericsson plots Qualcomm's demise Qualcomm and Ericsson jaw-jaw Qualcomm set to cause mobile war
Sponsored: Minds Mastering Machines - Call for papers now open


text:
Campbell R. Harvey
Campbell R. Harvey is the J. Paul Sticht Professor of International Business at the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a research associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research in Cambridge, Mass. He is editor of The Journal of Finance. Professor Harvey also runs a blog.
Recent Articles By The Author
Fed's Bernanke Thinks He Knows More Than 97% of Company Executives
Finance chiefs say a third round of quantitative easing, announced today, won't do much for business.
The Fed Lowering Interest Rates Wouldn't Help, Company Executives Say
CFOs in the U.S. are more concerned about the state of the economy, a Duke survey shows.
The Fed Doesn't Know What Corporate America Needs
Finance chiefs have two main worries that the central bank isn't addressing.
U.S. Could Be Pushed Into Debt Overload by the Treasury
Its new bond-sale plan raises the risks of dramatically higher borrowing costs.
Europe's Problems Just Got Twice as Bad
Another round of cheap money may keep banks alive (for now), though the continent is falling deeper in the hole.


text: Eric W. Biederman wrote:> "H. Peter Anvin" <email@example.com> writes:> >> Almost half a megabyte in current allyesconfig, and that is not including>> dynamic allocations at all.> > Ouch! This start to make me sad I removed the arbitrary cap on static> percpu memory.> > EricThe biggest growth came from moving all the xxx[NR_CPUS] arrays intothe per cpu area. So you free up a huge amount of unused memory whenthe NR_CPUS count starts getting into the ozone layer. 4k now, 16kreal soon now, ??? future?Mike


text:
The Pixies might have just kicked off the American leg of their Doolittle tour last night in Los Angeles, but Black Francis has already made plans to return to L.A. on December 8th and 9th when he headlines Winston Calling: A Rock and Comedy benefit concert for baby Winston Bertran. The first concert of the two-night benefit at the Echoplex and its upstairs venue the Echo will also feature appearances by "Weird Al" Yankovic (who will sing the Pixies' "I Bleed"), Flea, Michael Penn plus members of Pixies, Love & Rockets and She Wants Revenge. Francis' Grand Duchy side project with his wife Violet Clark will also perform. The second night will feature comedy from Tim & Eric, Bob Odenkirk, Pixies' David Lovering and another solo performance by Francis.
Both shows will raise money for Winston's Village, a charity started by the family of Winston Bertrand, a eight-and-a-half-month-old baby born with two rare complex malformations called Lymphatic and Venous Malformations. According to the Winston's Village Website, the first condition "deals with a lack of fitness of the lymphatic system and chronic pooling of lymph fluid, creating large cysts in the face and neck. The second concerns the improper formation of veins." Winston's condition requires around-the-clock care, so his parents are hoping to raise the appropriate funds.
Tickets for the shows are available at the Echoplex website. For more information and to donate for Bertrand, visit the Winston's Village Website.


text:
Originally Posted by realjanuary
I've heard some people recommend doing "negatives" i.e. start at the end position and with control rewind to the starting position, to help with the transition.
negative and static holds for a few seconds at different ranges will assist in many exercises.
pistols, pullups, muscle ups, hand stand push ups etc.
Forum Rules