text:
'Kardashian' star rocks the vote
It is the first time Kendall Jenner has registered to vote.
$2M field plan for college GOP group
The College Republican National Committee move comes from the RNC's 2012 "autopsy" report.
Barbours spent on black turnout
The Mississippi family helps direct about $145,000 to voting operations in the Senate GOP runoff.
Court fight over N.C. voter law
Justice Department lawyers say the GOP-backed measures were designed to suppress turnout.
House Dems back fight on voter rules
They argue that providing proof of citizenship would limit voting rights.
Parker's next mission: Politics
The Napster billionaire is poised to bring his fortune into the political world with fresh intensity.
Research: Most states improve election performance
The report by Pew Charitable Trusts, released Tuesday, said states generally did a better job of handling elections in 2012 than in 2008.
Court: Feds must recognize proof of citizenship requirement
A federal court handed a victory to Kansas and Arizona on Wednesday in their ongoing fight to require registering voters to submit proof of their citizenship, ruling that the federal government can't deny the states' efforts to add it to federal forms.
Novoselic plays for proportional vote
The Nirvana bassist makes a push for FairVote.org to help fix Washington.
Senate votes to lower voting age to 18, March 10, 1971
On this day in 1971, the Senate voted 94-0 to lower the minimum voting age from 21 to 18.
Bill Clinton video boosts DNC
The former president draws a higher than anticipated response for his message on voting.
Clinton touts voter registration
The former president is starring in a DNC video in which he urges people to vote.
A vote for 'none of the above'
A New Hampshire lawmaker wants voters at the polling place to have a new ballot option.
Obama: Voting Rights Act 'weakened'
President Barack Obama briefly hit the Supreme Court for their decision on the Voting Rights Act.
Obama's big voting rights gamble
The administration is sending a clear message to states with its lawsuit to block Texas's ID law.
The coming war over voting rights
The Supreme Court's June ruling means that states can now make changes without DOJ pre-approval.
N.C. lawmakers back voter ID law
The Republican-backed bill also ends straight-ticket voting, which has been in place since 1925.
Rosario Dawson
Women's rights, racial profiling and Rick Perry are just a few of the topics the actress takes on.
Minority lawmakers: Ruling a setback
They're calling it a huge setback for political rights — and the influence — of minority groups.
Cantor urges 'responsible path'
He responds to the voting rights decision.


text:
9. Leaving Oxford
9.1. Alumni Email Forwarding Service
Student leavers should note the information about the Alumni Email Forwarding Service. You should consider joining the service even if you are staying on for a further course of study. If you have already joined, and you are currently forwarding to your ordinary University email address, you must obtain an external account and update your alumni forwarding details before your University account is closed.
The email contact point is firstname.lastname@example.com for all queries. Please do not contact OUCS.
9.2. Computing Facilities
For all leavers, a separate page gives details of what happens to your usernames, email addresses, and access to facilities when you finish at Oxford ( i.e. cease to have any appropriate current status within the University).
Up: Contents Previous: 8. Accounts and web sites for sub-departments and major research groups Next: 10. Returning to a new course next year

subset: commoncrawl


text:
The intermediate rails workshop is designed for developers who have built a few smaller rails applications and would like to start making more complicated ones. In this workshop we'll discuss rails routing in depth, complex associations, uploading files, debugging, basic unit tests, and many other topics. The workshop focuses on building an application over the course of 2 days that will tie in all of these topics.
Students are expected to know ruby, how to create a basic rails application on their own, and should have experience with a relational database such as MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle. Breakfast and lunch will be provided on both days.
thoughtbot training room
41 Winter Street #8
Boston, MA
9:00 am - 5:00 pm EDTAdd to Cal
Matt started programming in Qbasic and worked his way up to programming Ruby. Matt also enjoys folding origami and dabbling in other programming languages.
This class hasn't been reviewed yet.


text:
Drag the home icon in this panel and drop it onto the "house icon" in the tool bar for the browser
Select "Yes" from the popup window and you're done!
Violence attributed to the rise of powerful street drugs such as crack cocaine and methamphetamine.
By Melissa PattersonThe Orlando Sentinel
Full story:
Rise in violent crime has impact on Fla. K9s


text:
WILMINGTON, NC (WECT) – Several productions filmed in Wilmington took advantage of the Super Bowl audience Sunday night by airing trailers during the big game.
CBS's new show Under the Dome teased viewers with a 15 second trailer for the upcoming series that is going to be filmed in Wilmington.
According to a spokesperson for CBS, the new series will feature Natalie Martinez, Colin Ford and Britt Robertson.
The series will be based in a fictitious town called Chester's Mill. The town finds itself surrounded by a mysterious barrier that won't allow people to travel outside of it.
Under the Dome, which is based on a Stephen King novel, has not yet announced a start date for production, but is expected to air this summer. CBS ordered 13 episodes of the series.
Copyright 2013 WECT. All rights reserved.
322 Shipyard Boulevard
Contact Us
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2014 Worldnow and WECT. All Rights Reserved.
For more information on this site, please read our Privacy Policy and Terms of Service.


text:
Eligibility: U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien age 18 or older who performs national community service before, during or after college.
Award: Up to $5,550 for each year of service (up to two awards) to pay current or future education expenses or repay federal student loans. Award is nontransferable and must be used within seven years.
Application: Contact the Corporation for National and Community Service, 1201 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20525; call toll free 800.942.2677; or apply online at http://www.americorps.gov/.


text:
0 Reviews0 Reviews
Write a Review
Bach LT39G Stradivarius Series Alto Trombone
View All Recently Viewed Items
Lightweight slide.
Bach LT39G Stradivarius Series Alto Trombone
The Bach LT39G Stradivarius Alto Trombone is one of the best instruments available today. It features a .468-inch bore and a lightweight nickel outer handslide for quick response. The LT39G also features a 6.5" one-piece, hand-hammered gold brass bell for superior projection and a rich, warm sound. Well in tune with a beautiful singing sound, it comes in the key of Eb. Includes a case and mouthpiece.
Order today with the no-risk assurance of our Total Satisfaction and Low Price Guarantees!
Customers who viewed the ultimately bought:
Copyright © 2014 Music & Arts. All Rights Reserved.
*Free Ground shipping applies to Standard Ground shipping only to the lower 48 United States. Very large and oversize packages which are required to ship via freight may require additional shipping charges. See product description page or shopping cart. Other restrictions may apply. Online rental transaction excluded from this offer.


text:
Some information is missing or invalid below.
Learn more.
Initial plans called for there to be enough words here starting with "de-" that you'd call to mind Cole Porter. But this men's Notre Dame Fighting Irish polo is so good, we didn't think you'd need that to be impressed.
Product Features
- Embroidered team logo at left chest
- Desert Dry moisture management system
- Tag-free collar
- 3-button placket
- Short sleeves
Fabric & Care
- Yarn-dyed polyester
- Machine wash
- Imported
Sponsored Links
The links below are ads provided by the Google AdWords™ program. Outside companies pay to advertise via these links when specific phrases and words are searched. These ads are provided by Google and are labeled as sponsored links. Clicking on these links will open a new tab displaying that respective company's own website. The website you link to is not affiliated with or sponsored by Kohls.com


text:
Click to read about Advertising on UKC
Shannon FallsSquamish, CANADA
Climbs 19 – Rocktype UNKNOWN – Altitude ? – Faces ?
Climbs at this crag
* Climbs listed in red are waiting to be checked by a crag moderator, and may not be accurate.
Find Classifieds near to this crag (Indoor Walls, Outdoor Shops, Accommodation, etc)
Moderator Updates to this page are checked by UKC volunteer Jonny2vests


text:
This may be JACK's favorite month of the year.
JACK's Inside Track: Paul McCartney
A rare moment of doubt for Macca??
Thom Yorke & Nigel Godrich Go Off On Spotify, Yank Atoms For Peace Album
Fans will no longer be able to listen to Atoms For Peace's album, Amok, on Spotify.
'Glee' Covers Radiohead's 'Creep': Watch
The musically-driven Fox show Glee has built its reputation on doing big, flashy cover versions of a wide range of popular songs.
13 Unexpected Songs To Say I Love You
Don't bother making a mix of mushy songs for your lover this Valentines Day. As we perused the annals of rock we realized there's a myriad of music with a slightly different approach to displaying one's affection.
Lance Armstrong Sings Radiohead's Creep – Sort Of
Matthis Vlot is a new breed of video editor. Rearranging words from popular film and TV shows, he syncs them to music, creating entirely new experiences known as "supercuts."
Radiohead's Thom Yorke Threatens To Sue U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron
Often proving to be a socially conscious individual, Radiohead frontman Thom Yorke recently expressed his discomfort at the thought that businessmen and politicians not only enjoy his music, but may actually embrace it. Despite having […]
JACK's Inside Track: Atoms For Peace
A Radiohead and a Chili Pepper are strange bedfellows, indeed.
JACK's Inside Track: Atoms For Peace
Flea and Thom, sittin' in a tree, pondering over chem-is-try!
Radiohead Postpones Tour Following Stage Collapse, Death of Drum Tech
As Radiohead mourn the death of their drum technician due to a stage collapse this past weekend in Toronto, the band is postponing its upcoming European tour dates. The UK rockers released a statement today […]


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
RT @WSJ: #Apple is testing a watch-like device that would perform some functions of a smartphone.
See what's Trending Now for @ButtercupD
Follow @ButtercupD on Twitter


text:
Hours of Operation:
9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
9:30 AM to 7:00 PM
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
9:30 AM to 6:00 PM
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Welcome to The Hang Up Frame Shoppe & Gallery
Gifts, home decor and picture framing blend in a wonderful mix of fun things for the home.
The Hang Up Gallery is full of unique gifts, from the quirky to sophisticated, with something for everyone. Cards and gift bags make it one stop shopping.
Whether you are looking for home decor for yourself, or as a gift, we have many furniture items, candles and candle holders, kitchen and bath items, framed art and mirrors, bookends, coat trees and much more. New items come in daily.
We offer ready made and photo frames as well as full quality custom picture framing and boast over 5,000 mouldings to choose from. Our staff is talented and experienced in design and provides quality craftsmanship on every project.
For your convenience, we accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us at any time. To receive the information you need right away call: 425-747-8807.
Copyright © The Hang Up Frame Shoppe & Gallery, 2011. All Rights Reserved.


text:
You are looking at an entry to do with Taking things away from someone or somewhere, but you might be interested in these topics from the Having and owning topic area:
When birds roost, they go somewhere to rest or sleep.
Read our blog about how the English language behaves.
Find words and meanings that have just started to be used in English, and let us know what you think of them.


text:
SPOKANE, Wash. --A Spokane entrepreneur has created a website to help online customers find what they need with a lot less hassle.
The website is called Bidping. It is a site for want ads. Customers ask for what they want, and group of businesses can solicit those customers.
CONNECT: Check out Bidping
The whole operation is based out of Nick Mote's South Spokane home. Mote founded the website and launched it just a few months ago. He wanted to find a direct way for local businesses to advertise.
"Let's say you're a small tire shop. You have the opportunity to compete against bigger companies that have better advertising budgets," said Mote.
Businesses have to sign up to use the site. Then, the site generates revenue by charging those businesses about $1.00 per bid.
"I think customers deserve the best business and the businesses deserve to win," said Mote.
84 customers have signed up for bidding. Mote hopes to spread popularity by launching a new mobile app for smartphones.


text:
This link will take you to a new site not affiliated with BCBSTX. It will open in a new window. To return to our website, simply close the new window. Refer to important information for our linking policy.
Finding the right health insurance is easy
Simply select Get a Quote and you can view and compare our plans and pricing.
Your shopping cart is currently empty.Get a quote
View and compare our plans and pricing now by getting a quote. You can save quotes for later or apply now.
You have 0 saved plans in your account.
Maintenance Notification:
Blue Access for Members and quoting tools will be unavailable from 3am - 6am on Saturday, October 20.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Maintenance Notification:
Blue Access for Members and quoting tools will be unavailable from 2am - 5am Saturday, October 20.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Our Blue Care Connection* portfolio of Total Integrated Health Management Programs spans a continuum of care and intensity of intervention to give members resources to help them better manage their health. Blue Care Connection includes:
Well onTargetSM — Wellness involves making healthy choices that enrich the mind, body and spirit. Well onTarget is a program designed to give you the tools and support you need, while rewarding you for making healthy choices. To guide you in making healthy choices, you will have access to a convenient, secure website which includes a health assessment, interactive tools and information as well as a points reward program.
Utilization and Case Management — Get help understanding your benefits and learn about health care resources. Just call the toll-free number listed on your ID card.
Behavioral Health* — Licensed behavioral health professionals help you access services and offer support with co-existing medical conditions or disorders such as anxiety, depression, etc.
24/7 Nurseline — Call the Nurseline – 866-412-8795 – for answers to health-related questions 24/7. Plus, learn about more than 1,000 health topics using the audio library system.
Special Beginnings®' — Expectant members – manage and understand your pregnancy with helpful educational materials and support, pregnancy risk factor identification, ongoing communication and monitoring and access to an online resource center. Members are supported from early pregnancy through six weeks after delivery.
Fitness Program — Regular exercise is an essential part of healthier living. With the Fitness Program, members and their covered dependents (age 18 and older) are eligible to participate and receive a flexible membership that allows them access to fitness centers nationwide. Watch one member's success story using the Fitness Program.
Weight Management — Get guidance and support for healthy eating habits and weight loss. Set goals, create action plans, and get coaching to stay motivated.
Tobacco Cessation — Want to stop smoking? Our Tobacco Cessation program can help with tools, coaching and support, plus discounts for wellness-related products and services.
To access these services and more, log in to your Blue Access for MembersSM account.
* Blue Care Connection (BCC) is available to most Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas (BCBSTX) members; however, some BCC programs and services may not be available to individual plan members or to groups who selected another health services vendor. Members can verify if they have access to BCC programs and services by calling the Customer Service number on the back of their ID cards, or by contacting their employer group benefits administrators.
Portions of the Well onTarget program are available to all BCBSTX members except for some individual plans or a few groups who have selected another health services vendor. Members can check with their employer group benefits administrators for additional information.
Well onTarget is a service mark of Health Care Service Corporation, a Mutual Legal Reserve Company
The Behavioral Health program is available only to those members whose health plans include behavioral health benefits through BCBSTX; all other features are available to non-HMO groups only.
The Special Beginnings Prenatal Program is available only to those members whose benefit plan includes maternity benefits through BCBSTX. Members should check their benefits or coverage documents or call Customer Service to verify that they have coverage for services.
The Fitness Program is provided by Healthways, Inc., an independent contractor which administers the Prime Network of fitness centers. The Prime Network is made up of independently-owned and managed fitness centers.


text:
Collect more email addresses online by offering coupons in exchange
One thing to know about sending emails to consumers is that most of the time they are signing up to get coupons. RetailMeNot's 2013 Shoppers Trends Report showed that 93% of respondents use coupons that they receive in email.
If you're offering a special, they want to know about it. Send them too many non-sale emails, and you might lose them. Send too many, and they'll become immune to your promotions. The survey also showed that people prefer to save dollar amounts on a purchase, rather than a percentage off. However, when offering a percentage off, almost half thought that 25% or less was a good deal.
If you're a service-based business that generates leads on your website, one of the best ways to get people on your email list and master local business email marketing is to include a field that asks for the customer's email address in the "request quote" form, and ask if they'd like to receive special offers and sales through email in the future.
Cottman Transmissions does a bang-up job of this by having a prominent ad on its homepage for money-saving coupons. In order to get the coupons, you need to fill out a form and sign up to the email list.
Are you driving shoppers to your store or restaurant with a plan that delivers the right message, in the right place, at just the right time? See how you rank vs. your competitors ›
However, local business email marketing doesn't begin and end with coupons. Gem Plumbing has an email newsletter it calls Pipe Up. Each newsletter includes a feature article about a seasonal topic, a special, and home project tips. Tying seasonal idea articles to specials on products you offer in the same newsletter can inspire someone to pick up the phone now, rather than later.
G&L Clothing's email sign up may be hidden at the bottom of its website, but the copy is just right. It reads, "Sign up for our email newsletter to stay in-the-know about all of our sales and in-store events."
The copy that comes right before your email sign up is crucially important. Sales? Yes. In-store events? Cool. Many businesses make the mistake of telling potential subscribers that they'll send them news which isn't as tempting as sending them coupons and letting them know about times they can save money with sales alerts.
Another excellent thing about this sign up is that it's one field, only asking for an email address, so the entry barrier is low. Keep in mind though, this is a retail store and they need to collect much less information than say, Gem Plumbing or Cottman.
So what about leveraging social? Law firm Robbins & Associates has a tab on its Facebook page with a call to action to sign up for its email newsletter that says "Free consultations to our super fans. Become a super fan today by sharing. If you join our list, you are a superfan and get free consultations. If your friend joins our list, they are a super fan, and get a free consultation."
Finally, Dunham's Sports does not hold back. The first thing you see when you visit its website is an email sign up to receive 20% off. If a person visiting the site had any intention of hitting the back button, this instant coupon may sway them. Although pop-ups get a bad rap, they're the most efficient way to collect an email address. Users say they dislike them, yet a/b tests show that they keep filling them out.
The one thing you'll notice all of these email newsletters have in common is that they promise a deal for signing up. Nobody wakes up and says "I need more email newsletters today," so make them an offer they can't refuse. Coupons? Yes. Free? Sold.
Learn more about email marketing in our free white paper, "Top 5 Digital Marketing Services for Local Businesses" ›


text:
Next, you'll be asked to connect with Twitter. Rest assured, we will never send a tweet from your account
without your permission.
We will send you an email with an invite soon.
RT @RocNation: Our girl @harleyvnewton at @calvinharris' 2013 #BRITS after party #instacutie
RT @iNeedYouToHate: Shout outs to @harleyvnewton , DJing @RocNation brunch.
Djing the @RocNation Grammy Brunch 💎🎉
About to DJ the @Beyonce @HBO party, dream living room situation
SO excited to DJ the @Beyonce @HBO party tonight!
Somehow made it out of NY and just landed in LA to DJ the @RocNation @S_C_ Grammy party! 👊❄💎🎉
Insanely spoiled by @slyssa @rocnation and @brynkenny @dior, the most perfect early birthday presents!!! 🎁
My fashion friend @jackgreer
Finale stampede @31PhillipLim 💛
Follow @harleyvnewton on Twitter


text:
Many dental procedures are performed by a general dentist or other oral health specialist. Listed in the directory below are some of the procedures, for which we have provided a brief overview.
Braces / Orthodontics
Root Canal
Wisdom Teeth Extraction
The third-party content provided in the Health Library of phoebeputney.com is for informational purposes only and is not designed to diagnose or treat a health problem or disease, or replace the professional medical advice you receive from your physician. If you or your child has or suspect you may have a health problem, please consult your primary care physician. If you or your child may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or 911 or other emergency health care provider immediately in the United States or the appropriate health agency of your country. For more information regarding site usage, please visit: Privacy Information, Terms of Use or Disclaimer.
© 2014 Phoebe Putney Health System | 417 Third Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701 | Telephone 877.312.1167
Phoebe Putney Health System is a network of hospitals, family medicine clinics, rehab facilities, auxiliary services, and medical education training facilities. Founded in 1911,
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital (the flagship hospital) is one of Georgia's largest comprehensive regional medical centers. From the beginning, Phoebe's mission and vision
has been to bring the finest medical talent and technology to the citizens of Southwest Georgia, and to serve all citizens of the community regardless of ability to pay.


text:
Learn About Microsoft Word, in Six Parts
Published on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 - 3:30pm
A six-part Microsoft Word class will be offered in June on Tuesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. The classes will cover all major aspects of Microsoft Word versions 2007 and 2010. Part one will be offered on June 19th. The following five parts will be offered on the following Tuesdays, with the sixth and final part offered on July 24th.
These classes are free and open to the public. These classes are for beginners that have already had experience with using a mouse and computer keyboard with relative ease. They will be offered by Deanwood Library staff in the Deanwood Recreation Center Computer Lab.
As there is limited space available, please call or visit the library ahead of time to reserve a spot. Please email firstname.lastname@example.com, or call 202-698-1175 to reserve a space.


text:
Online travel sites plunge on Europe concerns
Priceline.com and Orbitz see steep declines as the European travel business falls under scrutiny.
Priceline shares were tanking Wednesday, falling more than 16% to $569.09 from Tuesday's closing price of $679.80. The company posted a decent quarter Tuesday, but gave a disappointing outlook for the current quarter based largely on continued European weakness.
Post continues below.
Another online travel company, Orbitz (OWW), saw shares drop 24% to $3.54 after reporting disappointing earnings. Even Expedia (EXPE) dropped in sympathy Wednesday, falling more than 5% to $55.57.
Here's what's bringing down each company:
The company blew away analyst expectations on profit, reporting net income of $352.3 million, or $6.88 a share, which was up from $256.4 million, or $5.02 a share, a year earlier. When you take out compensation costs and other one-time items, net income rose to $7.85 a share, far higher than the $7.36 a share analysts expected.
Revenue was a slight disappointment at $1.33 billion, which was a 20% spike from a year earlier. Analysts wanted to see $1.35 billion.
Those numbers alone would have been OK for the stock. But Priceline investors fled after the company's third-quarter forecast, in which it estimated earnings at between $11.10 and $12.10 a share -- far below the $12.82 a share analysts were expecting. The company also pegged revenue at 9% to 15% higher than a year earlier, or about $1.58 billion to $1.67 billion. Analysts were looking for $1.8 billion.
"Guidance was a lot worse even off of lowered expectations," wrote Susquehanna analyst Herman Leung in a note to clients.
Earnngs and revenue fell for the company in the quarter. Profit was $4.6 million, or 4 cents a share, from $8.9 million, or 8 cents a share, a year earlier. Revenue fell to $200.9 million from $201.8 million. Analysts expected 6 cents per share in profit on revenue of $208.2 million.
The company's third-quarter guidance also disappointed analysts on both earnings and revenue. Orbitz said it expected between $32 million and $38 million before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization. It also estimated revenue at $197 million to $203 million.
The company reported a strong quarter last month, handily beating expectations with a profit of $105.2 million, or 76 cents a share, on revenue of $1.04 billion. The company didn't necessarily deserve the drop its shares saw Wednesday, since its strength is in corporate travel bookings and online advertising revenue.
More from Top Stocks
Copyright © 2014 Microsoft. All rights reserved.
Fundamental company data and historical chart data provided by Morningstar Inc. Real-time index quotes and delayed quotes supplied by Morningstar Inc. Quotes delayed by up to 15 minutes, except where indicated otherwise. Fund summary, fund performance and dividend data provided by Morningstar Inc. Analyst recommendations provided by Zacks Investment Research. StockScouter data provided by Verus Analytics. IPO data provided by Hoover's Inc. Index membership data provided by Morningstar Inc.
As geopolitical tensions threaten to spin out of control, investors are wondering how best to position their portfolios for the global turmoil.
Top Stocks provides analysis about the most noteworthy stocks in the market each day, combining some of the best content from around the MSN Money site and the rest of the Web.
Contributors include professional investors and journalists affiliated with MSN Money.
Follow us on Twitter @topstocksmsn.


text:
H+ (Digital Series)
A future-set story in which a virus has wiped out most of the human race, and those still alive have their minds linked to the Internet 24 hours a day. Here, a viral incident leads to a new world order.
GameZone Review Rating Not Available
A groundbreaking new series by acclaimed producer Bryan Singer, H+: The Digital Series takes viewers on a journey into an apocalyptic future where technology has begun to spiral out of control... a future where the world's population has retired its cell phones and laptops in favor of a stunning new device by Hplus Nano Teoranta, an innovative technology company that has found a way to connect the Internet to the human mind 24 hours a day. The script is by John Cabrera and Cosimo De Tommaso. Watch the series her: H+ The Digital Series
See All ImagesH+ (Digital Series) Images
See All NewsH+ (Digital Series) News
New Bryan Singer web series 'H+' starts tomorrow
From producer Bryan Singer (X-Men) and a script by John Cabrera and Cosimo De Tommaso comes a new sci-fi digital series that...


text:
Luther Seminary's Children, Youth and Family (CYF) Ministry degree programs integrate theology, theory and practical leadership. Graduates leave powerfully equipped to nurture and strengthen the faith of young people and their families with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Luther Seminary's mission is to educate leaders for Christian communities. Today, the demand has never been greater. The CYF Ministry concentration provides students with academic courses, community discipleship and support, and ministry experience that prepares you for leadership in various ministry settings: congregation, campus, outdoor, as well as teaching and research.
Our CYF Ministry degree programs are academically, theologically and biblically rigorous. Incorporating some of the latest research in what makes children, youth and family ministry exemplary, the academic design is shaped by:
Luther Seminary offers two degree programs with concentrations in CYF. In the M.A. Program, nine of the eighteen courses are core requirements in biblical studies, church history and theology. The other nine fall within the CYF Ministry concentration, three required core classes and six electives. You will have tremendous flexibility in designing a concentration to focus on one of the following areas:
In the M.Div. Program, students seeking ordination with a concentration in CYF Ministry fulfill the M.Div. requirements and focus their four-and-one half electives in the CYF Ministry area.
More than just attending classes, students in the CYF concentration are shaped by the CYF learning community. We at Luther place a high value on the relationships built between students, faculty and the CYF staff. Hence, the CYF Ministry Program seeks to embody incarnational ministry and is intentional about attending to our communal life together by offering retreats, weekly gatherings, learning events, bi- weekly cohort groups, and lots of opportunity for one-on-one interaction. The time students, faculty and staff spend together are a key part of the educational process and in developing as public Christian leaders.
As CYF Ministry seeks to shape public Christian leaders with particular enduring understandings and competencies, being connected to a ministry context is vital. Therefore, all CYF students -- MA or M Div, residential or DL -- are engaged in leadership in contextual ministry site. This site is the place where students discover what it means to engage theology and mission in a particular locale, refine their own vocational call and grow their leadership abilities. Residential CYF students typically work part-time in a ministry position in the greater St. Paul area. Distributed CYF students work part or full-time in a ministry position in their area.
Want more information about the CYF program?
October 10-12, 2014 Bonhoeffer as Youth Minister CYF
This intensive course for seminary students is now open to a limited number of pastors and lay leaders as continuing education.
From 1927 to 1938 Dietrich Bonhoeffer's central pastoral ministry was with children and youth. This course examines Bonhoeffer's biography, looking in-depth at his lectures, sermons, and essays on youth work. Through Bonhoeffer's writing and history students are given an example of a theological thinker in children's and youth ministry to emulate. The course particularly explores confirmation using Bonhoeffer's work in Wedding 1932 and Pomerania 1938 to reexamine our practices today.
(Limit of 10 participants)
Tuition: $200
Contact Hours: 14
Class Times: Friday, 6-9:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Register here
Seminar Leader:
Andy Root, Carrie Olson Baalson Associate Professor of Children, Youth and Family Ministry; Luther Seminary
Generation to Generation Scholarship CYF
We have a remarkable opportunity! Upon the retirement of Dr. Rollie Martinson, we are creating a scholarship fund for students studying in the field of Children, Youth, & Family.
Taking the Cross to Youth Ministry
A Theological Journey through Youth Ministry
Find out more on Andrew's Web site.
Request more information or contact one of our faculty or staff members.
Request Info
Read the CYF program's "6-7-8" document, which outlines our:
Applications can be securely submitted online.
Apply Online Now
Application Process


text:
GREEN BAY, Wis (WSAU-TSN) Aaron Rodgers tied a franchise record with 480 passing yards and threw for four touchdowns, leading the Green Bay Packers to a convincing 38-20 victory over the slumping Washington Redskins at Lambeau Field.
Rodgers made good on 34-of-42 attempts and did not turn the ball over to tie former teammate Matt Flynn's club mark set in the 2011 regular-season finale. Green Bay (1-1) amassed 580 total yards as a team in bouncing back from last week's season-opening 34-28 loss in San Francisco.
A few other Packers enjoyed career days in the rout, with James Jones totaling 178 yards on 11 receptions and James Starks churning out 132 rushing yards and a touchdown on 20 attempts. Randall Cobb added 128 yards and a touchdown on nine catches, while Jordy Nelson hauled in two of Rodgers' scoring strikes.
Robert Griffin III put up three touchdown passes for Washington (0-2), though each came after the Redskins were faced with a 31-0 deficit midway through the third quarter. The reigning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year finished with 320 yards on a 26-of-40 completion rate and was intercepted once.
Pierre Garcon had 143 yards and a touchdown on eight grabs in the loss, which gave the Redskins their first 0-2 start since 2006, while Alfred Morris rushed for 107 yards on 13 carries.
The Packers are on the road next Sunday for a noon kickoff against the Cincinnati Bengals.


text:
Struan BourquinI do wonder whether or not they hadn't planned this to play out just as it did, at least in part. Anything being pulled from TV by the government tends to get a massive viewership online (they're sitting on around 140,000 Youtube views so far) but of course only a fraction of South African's have internet access and data to burn on Youtube - the impact alone within the short period of flighting may well be greater than if it hadn't been pulled just through the news reporting and talkability. It does make me think, because FNB is run by a bunch of very smart people (I'm affiliated in no way :) thanks for the article Chris!
Alistair MackayIt's an interesting perspective, but I completely disagree, Chris. What FNB did was attempt to connect with people about the things that they care about - their country, their future, their fellow citizens. It's an example of a brand seeing it's role in society and trying to use that for good - it's the kind of CSR meets brand-building that we really need in South Africa.
The ANC's reaction was bizarre and egotistical. The ad was not about them; it's about us, the citizens.
Anthea VariendI too was disapointed with the ad, not so much the script but the way in it which it was delivered.
The way it currently stands is fine if you listen to it once or twice, but I truly believe that if they wanted it to be an inspirational message or one that inspired action from the SA public then her tone should have built up to a more confident and hopeful one. I kept waiting for that young lady to burst into tears.
Tameron CarnesonGreat article! I totally agree with your sentiments, and also with Lee's comments. I found the ad completely insincere and almost directionless. The rehearsed nature of the girls speech makes me cringe and the fact the it leads to no real call to action, makes it seem pointless. If their objective was talkability, then they succeeded seemingly... but there is nothing meaningful about this campaign.
Kashveer GobichundHi Chris, Pasau, Struan, Lee, Alistair, Anthea, Tameron, AK101, Right said Fred and the Bizcommunity Community Network of Friends and Associates
I am passionate about Marketing, Digital Marketing, Strategy, Innovation, and Corporate Entrepreneurship. It was a great CSI (Corporate Social Investment) initiative as it seized the attention of the individual viewer ("current and potential /future individual clients.").
I would have support any Brand/Organization that the guts and insights to engage, interact, and stimulate debate in this manner,
I am respective of your perspective, but I am of a different opinion as an individual for many reasons;
1. It is a CSI (Corporate Social Investment) Campaign - yes it was showcased on T.V but the message is one of hope and being the change via creating conversations, debate and interaction that you want to see in South Africa
2. FNB has/and will not withdraw the campaign – they withdraw certain aspect of the material and not the advert / CSI Campaign in its entirely
3. I personally like the Adverts to depict story – which was done
4. The advert / CSI Campaign is not not NOT aimed to be political but rather voicing the youth 's situation, their vision, their future aspirations, and how the youth envision themselves achieving their greatness, and realizing our goals and dreams in South Africa
5. There is a school of insights – that the best individuals for panel/focus group surveys are children as they have a untainted perspective and they called (the product/the service) it as they see it
So as South Africans as Individuals the reasons why we should care about and value this CSI campaign – is because this campaign is from a youthful future and current perspective of South Africa (i.e. what could be done now to effect the change to create a better South Africa in the Hearts and Minds of all Individual South Africans as citizens of this great and beautiful Country) (i.e. the conversations and the debate and the interactions that is required and needed to take South Africa to new heights, new ventures, new opportunities, new insights, new solutions, new mindsets)
Whether a child is Black, White, Indian, Coloured, Green, Purple, Red, or Blue if a child is in distress/hurt – the human emotion and conditioning is to go to that child and asked them what has happened irrespective of Race that I believe was the essence of the CSI Campaign but due to certain unforeseen circumstances there is now distortion in the message, It was not about being political it was a matter of being the change that you want to see in the world only this case suggests the change via debate and conversations and interactions in South Africa.
I feel that an important aspect of the FNB CSI Campaign (Advert) has being missed entirely
So what I would ask yourself and maybe even those whom are around you as an individual is to ask yourself, and them the following;
"As a Mother, or a Father, or a Brother, or a Sister, an Uncle or an Aunt or a Neighbour and as a South African Citizen - what is the vision that you have for your Child, Sibling, Nephew, Niece, the child next door – where do you see that aspirant youthful individual? What do you see that aspirant youthful individual achieving? And how do you see them achieving their vision? Now ask your Child, your Sibling, your Nephew, your Niece, the affectionate child next door where would they like to be?
As an Individual as a South African Citizen, What works in that child's favour for them to achieve their vision, their dreams, and their goals and what does not?
If you want to answer via Bizcommunity.com or if you want to ask yourself in privacy own home I do understand
Kindest of Regards
Kashveer "Kash" Gobichund
Blog: www.kashveer-kash-gobichund.blogspot.com
Athol FranzI couldn't disagree with you more Chris. FNB have via their AD agency have made the headlines of almost every dialy newspaper over this issue. Can you imagine what the media space is worth? Anyway the campaign just highlighted the levels of corrfuption within the ANC.
Athol Franz


text:
Five NYU Wagner Groups and Individuals Win President's Service Awards
A host of outstanding Wagner individuals and groups have been recognized by New York University as recipients of the 2013 President's Service Awards.
The recipients, who were honored at a ceremony on April 17, include:
Wagner Environmental Policy and Action (WEPA) for their efforts in working tirelessly alongside Wagner staff, NYU's Sustainability Office and NYU Facilities to create a workable composting system at Wagner's offices in the Puck Building.
Wagner Health Network (WHN) for their innovative approach to student professional development, quality programming and unparalleled partnerships with the school and the university.
The Wagner Review for its commitment to and success in promoting rich dialogue on issues of public service among members of the NYU community.
Claudia Espinosa for exceptional leadership in founding the L.O.V.E. Mentoring Program and her commitment to serving the Latina community.
Matthew Guidarelli for his admirable efforts in coordinating the 2012 Social Enterprise Boot Camp.
All the winners have done themselves, and Wagner, proud!
Click here to view photos of the event.


text:
There's nothing spooky about these apps,...
Facilitating access is an essential step...
NIH eyes new rules to reduce...
Learn how to optimize the storing...
CRISPR/Cas Gene-Editing Tools
Sigma CRISPR/Cas technology consists of clustered, regularly interspaced, short palindromic repeat (CRISPR) RNA-guided nuclease complexes and an online design tool. The CRISPR nuclease complexes, which are packaged in single plasmid vectors contain
Are the incursions of dengue fever and West Nile virus into North America just the tip of the iceberg of insect-borne diseases that are migrating due to a warming planet?
Be sure to add firstname.lastname@example.com
to your Address Book or Safe Senders List.
here for instructions.
If you have any questions about your subscription, click
here to email us or call at (914) 740-2189.
You may also be interested in subscribing to the GEN magazine, an indispensable
resource for everyone involved in the business of translating discoveries at the
bench into solutions that fight disease and improve health, agriculture, and the
environment. Subscribe
today to see why over 60,000 biotech professionals read GEN to
keep current in the areas of genomics, proteomics, drug discovery, biomarker discovery,
bioprocessing, molecular diagnostics, collaborations, biotech business trends, and
© 2014 Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News All Rights Reserved


text:
- << Previous photo
- Next photo >>
Shop Our Store
More Ways To Shop
More Ways To Save
Select your preferred location and we'll note which parts are ready to be picked up TODAY.
Image is a representation of this item.
Actual item may vary.
Muffler, Welded, 2 1/4 in. Inlet/2 1/4 in. Outlet, Steel, Aluminized, Each
Estimated Ship Date: Today Would you rather pick it up? Select Location
View Similar Products
If you want something better than your slow-flowing OEM muffler, then these Thrush welded mufflers are just what you need. They feature 100 percent fully welded construction and an aluminized cover to resist corrosion. Backpressure is decreased by 30 percent over stock and they produce a deep performance tone under acceleration that quiets down while cruising.
Some parts are not legal for sale or use in California on any pollution-controlled motor vehiclesBack To Results


text:
Rafa deserves the boot
Brian Brownstein Liverpool performed brilliantly last season, but just haven't produced this time around. And Rafael Benitez must take the blame for that.
Race for fourth hots up as Messi shows who's boss
Brian Brownstein The race for the final Champions League qualifying place in the Premier League is going to go right down to the wire.
Disaster for English clubs in Champions League
Brian Brownstein A bad week for Man United turned a hell of a lot worse on Thursday morning after a spectacular Arjen Robben goal knocked them out of the Champions League on away goals.
The race for the Premier League title
Brian Brownstein It's been five long weeks since the World Cup finished, but finally it's here. The Premier League is back.


text:
Kaufman County Sheriff's Office 1900 E. US Hwy. 175 | PO Drawer 849 | Kaufman, TX 75142 | 972-932-4337| Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Memorial to Honor Fallen Texas Law Enforcement Officers to be Held May17th
Kaufman, Texas 2012 National Police Week is May 13th May 19th and the Kaufman County Sheriffs Office will host a memorial service to honor Texas officers killed in the line of duty in 2011-2012, at 10:00 a.m., May 1, 2012. The service will be held at the Kaufman County Law Enforcement Center located at 1900 East Highway 175, Kaufman Texas.
The public is invited and encouraged to attend this memorial service to help honor these heroes.
A short respectful ceremony will be held to honor those who have died in the line of duty and dedicated to those who live and serve our community. Several law enforcement agencies from Kaufman County have graciously agreed to participate.


text:
"Face Crayons" by katrin fridriks
While checking out the Design Days Dubai fair, I got to see some powerful conceptual artwork from painter Katrin Friedriks
I had the wonderful pleasure of meeting her at Design Days Dubai with her young son
and was nice enough to give me one of her few product booklets.
On her work:
"In black and white dominance, artworks are explosive, roaring and unpredictable as in perpetual motion."
"[…] I realize you have the idea of introducing and involving politics in a story through paintings. […] Seeing the way you organize your paintings in sequences or in verses like a discourse, you are at the limit between writing and graphics, painter gesture and semantics; (this is) the limit where you start to read a painting!"


text:
February – March 2014
Join us for a birthday celebration of Stephen Mack, Winnebago County's first white settler. Traditional foods, winter skills and games will be showcased. Re-enactors of Native Americans, settler and French fur traders will demonstrate early nineteenth century skills for survival in the harsh winter climate.
New for 2014, the Heartland Horseman's Challenge is a judged competition all three days where four-horsemen/women are given an opportunity to choose and work with a rescue horse, culminating in a freestyle ride and challenge course. The Challenge will allow horsemen to showcase their program and potential talents of their chosen horse, which will be available for adoption throughout the event. Fri., Sat., 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sun. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Daily admission $10 or weekend pass is $25. Special events $10 general seating or $15 preferred seating. www.horsemenscouncil.org or 217-529-6503.


text:
Many organizations have donating free products and hosting for AppFuse development. These companies are truly outstanding in their support of open-source projects, and their products/services rock too! We'd especially like to recognize Contegix (hosts JIRA, Confluence, Bamboo and Crowd) for their awesome support services. Of course, Atlassian rocks too for providing us with free licenses for their suite of excellent products.
Raible Designs - sponsors development of AppFuse.
Adaptavist - free Builder license for Confluence.
Atlassian - free licenses for Bamboo, FishEye, Confluence, Crowd and JIRA.
Contegix - provides free hosting of JIRA, Bamboo, Confluence and Crowd. Also hosts demos running on Tomcat.
Gliffy - free license to the Gliffy Plugin for Confluence.
Intellij - free IDEA licenses for developers.Can't live withoutJava IDE with advanced HTML/CSS/JS
editor for hardcore web-developers
java.net - provides mailing lists.
ej-technologies - free JProfiler licenses for developers.
YourKit - free YourKit licenses for developers.
<oXygen/> - free <oXygen/> licenses for developers.
SoftLogica - free WAPT (Web Application Load, Stress and Performance Testing) licenses for developers.
Donate to the AppFuse Beer Fund
If you'd like to make a donation to the AppFuse Beer Fund, please click on the PayPal image below. Funds will be used to celebrate releases and motivate developers to stay up late working on AppFuse.


text:
Follow us on twitter for regular updates.
Follow us on twitter for regular updates.
Irish Life & Permanent were formed in 1999 with the merger of Irish Life PLC and Irish Permanent PLC and are a leading supplier of financial services in the Irish market, specialising in pensions, fund management and retail banking. The company was further expanded in 2001 with the acquisition of TSB and currently has over 1 million customers in Ireland.
Intechnica are providers of performance testing services for Permanent TSB's Open 24 and Business 24 online banking services which must be available to customers 24 hours a day.
Performance services from Intechnica help to ensure that any planned upgrades or changes to the system do not have a negative impact on the performance or availability of this business-critical service.


text:
Does the talk of Dec. 21 give you chills? Do you believe that the Mayan calendar predicts our demise today?
NASA scientists aren't worried.
According to the NASA website, the only thing that will happen on December 21, 2012, is the winter solstice.
The website also compared the lack of dates on the Mayan calendar to the lack of dates on current calendars.
"Just as the calendar you have on your kitchen wall does not cease to exist after December 31, the Mayan calendar does not cease to exist on December 21, 2012. This date is the end of the Mayan long-count period but then -- just as your calendar begins again on January 1 -- another long-count period begins for the Mayan calendar."
Of course, those screaming doomsday are getting far more attention.
The official Dec. 21, 2012 website even claims to have celebrity supporters such as Woody Harrelson, Mel Gibson, Ashton Kutcher and Shirley MacLaine.
The Dec. 21, 2012 website also alleges a galactic problem that will cause the world to end — something the scientists at NASA refute.
But what if they're wrong? Are you doing anything to prepare for "The End"?


text:
- Product Features
- Applications
- Specifications
- Documentation
- Photos & Videos
- Review
This very wide angle lens has incredible optics that allow you to place your camera very close to your multi touch screen with almost no distortion. (See spec sheet for pictures.) It can see a 50 inch (127 cm) wide image from only 24 inches (61 cm) away.
It works perfectly with our CS flat cam.
Image is inverted vertically, which you can adjust for in your software. Day/night corrected up to 950 nm to ensure the infrared and visible focal planes are coplanar.
- Distortion: <1% barrel for 1/3 inch sensor
- Focal length = 1.67 mm
- Aperture (F) 1.8 to closed
- CS mount
- Resolution: Up to 3MPix (can be used on 5MPix cameras)
- Minimum Object Distance: 0.1 meter
- Manual Iris
This lens is for use with our IR flat cam with CS mount.
Lens 1.67 mm Length (English) 2.41 in Length (Metric) 61.1 mm Diameter (English) 1.43 in Diameter (Metric) 36.2 mm Rating RoHS Warranty 1 year
Write Your Own Review


text:
NEW YORK, NY - NOVEMBER 03: Antonio D'Apuzzo from Italy crosses the finish line in Central Park during the 2013 ING New York City Marathon on November 3, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images)
Content engaging our readers now, with additional prominence accorded if the story is rapidly gaining attention. Our WSJ algorithm comprises 30% page views, 20% Facebook, 20% Twitter, 20% email shares and 10% comments.
Subscriber Content Read Preview
Subscriber Content Read Preview


text:
All quotes tagged I Will
(20000 quotes found)
"Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover."
"There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few will catch your heart...pursue those."
"Happiness is a butterfly, which when pursued, is always just beyond your grasp, but which, if you will sit down quietly, may alight upon you"
"Success means having the courage, the determination, and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be"
"My attitude is that if you push me towards something that you think is a weakness, then I will turn that perceived weakness into a strength."


text:
Board Biography: Pam David
Pam David
Executive Director, Walter and Elise Haas Fund
San Francisco, CA
Pam David is a long-time activist and educator. She has worked on a wide range of progressive issues, from reproductive rights to racial and economic justice.
Active in the LGBTQ movement since the mid-1970s, Pam was the national Outreach Coordinator for the 1987 March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights, the co-chair of Lesbians/Gays for Jackson during the 1988 presidential campaign, and a member of the 1989 San Francisco task force that developed the City's groundbreaking domestic partnership ordinance. Pam spent 12 years in local government working for three San Francisco mayors, primarily in the area of community development.
Since 2002, Pam has served as the Executive Director of the Walter and Elise Haas Fund, a private foundation. Both in government and at the foundation, Pam has played an instrumental role in creating resources for community-based economic development in low income neighborhoods, building meaningful partnerships between philanthropy and government, and addressing critical nonprofit capacity and sustainability issues.
In addition to the Task Force board, Pam serves on the board of the Campaign for College Opportunity and the steering committee of HOPE SF, a public-private partnership rebuilding public housing communities. She also serves on a number of advisory boards of other LGBTQ and women's organizations. She lives in San Francisco with her spouse of 27+ years.
Last Updated: 5-14-13
Return to full listing of the board of directors.
- The Issues
- Get Involved
- Our Work
- Reports & Research
- Support Us
- Events
- Press
- About Us


text:
LPIC-2 Qualification Valid for HP Blades and Proliants
Hewlett-Packard is now accepting Linux Professional Institute (LPI) level 2 qualifications as entry-level credits for training to HP's Accredited System Engineer standard.
The Linux Professional Institute has announced that Hewlett-Packard will accept the LPIC-2 as evidence of sufficient operating system skills for HP Accredited System Engineer (ASE) level qualifications. The LPI certificate will be accepted for Proliant server and HP blade systems.
Hewlett Packard awards system engineer status if applicants have certain qualifications and additionally pass various HP exams. To qualify as a system engineer for Proliant and Blade servers the hardware vendor has previously required Novell or Red Hat certification. LPIC-2 has now been added.
Due to this LPIC-2 accreditation has been added to the HP's catalog of qualifications for Accredited Integration Specialists (AIS); AIS accreditation is a requirement for ASE level. LPIC-1 was accepted previously as AIS accreditation for the storage series.
Hewlett Packard also offers Linux training in preparation for LPI exams.
Issue 168/2014
Buy this issue as a PDF
Tag Cloud
Mozilla Labs Shuts Down
Mozilla's product think tank sinks silently into history.
Internet Giants Launch Collaboration to Improve Open Source
TODO group will focus on open source tools in large-scale environments.
Fedora Announces New Partition Manager App
New tool will look like GParted but support a wider range of storage technologies.
Mozilla Releases a New Firefox
New public key pinning feature will help prevent man-in-the-middle attacks.
Tool Predicts Which Websites Will be Compromised
Carnegie Mellon researchers say 3 million pages could fall down the phishing hole in the next year.
SSH Key Management Guidelines
The US government rolls new best-practice rules for protecting SSH.
Knoppix 7.4 Released
Klaus Knopper announces the latest version of his iconic Live Linux system.
PHP Attack Puts WordPress and Drupal at Risk
All websites that use these popular CMS tools could be vulnerable to denial of service attacks if users don't install the updates.
Heartbleed Bleeds On
According to a report, many potential victims of the Heartbleed attack have patched their systems, but few have cleaned up the crime scene to protect themselves from the effects of a previous intrusion.
Drone Brain Goes Open Source
DARPA and NICTA release the code for the ultra-secure microkernel system used in aerial drones.


text:
There's nothing wrong with making art to titillate — that is the entire point of porn and erotica, after all — but it should above all be honest about what it is trying to do, and who it is trying to do it for. Superhero comics often ends up looking a lot like a really specialized form of erotica aimed exclusively at straight men, which is fine if it's trying to be erotica aimed exclusively at straight men, but can be a pretty strange experience if you're showing up for action-adventure tales of fantasy and drama that are intended to appeal to a wide audience for non-erotic reasons.
Laura Hudson, editor-in-chief of ComicsAlliance.com
(Source: comicsalliance.com)


text:
Mix Morning Show 6:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Let's get this show ROCKIN!
Let's get this show ROCKIN!
Totally looks worth the time!Read More »
I tried this last weekend and it was delicious!!Read More »
Breakfast: hands-down the best meal preparation of the day. Breakfast foods are so tasty...any time of the day. I am shocked that ...Read More »
Ingredients 3 tablespoons olive oil 3 cloves garlic, pressed 2 teaspoons chili powder 1 teaspoon garlic powd...Read More »
Sometimes simple is best! 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (set 1/4 cup aside) 2 8 oz pkgs. cream cheese (softened) ...Read More »
These muffins are so good you'll forget they're pretty healthy. Great with coffee at work. After getting all the ingredients, I ma...Read More »
Tyler Richards and Jonathon Thompson are two high school seniors who love ketchup. They were sick of the watery mess you always ge...Read More »
Easy....if you have all this stuff lying around.Read More »


text:
Its awesome i bought this at Zellers for $9 and Its an awesome brush! I Use this to couture my face and Its awesome! I think that I dont need to buy expensive makeup brushes! buy this its awesome
This is a great brush but the packaging is poor. I am not using the plastic pouch it came in. I love this brush and just recently bought a second one. I originally bought it for applying bronzer all over my face and it is perfect for that application. My second one is for powder or mineral powder. I love these brushes. They are cheap, soft, wash and wear well and do not pick up too much product. Excellent value. I bought mine at Whole Foods because my Target and CVS never seemed to have these in stock.
2 out of 3 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
This is my go-to all face powder brush. Excellent for pressing powder onto face (gets rid of big pores) and then buffing the powder in. I have large pores on my face and had always used to matte powder finishes. But I also want the look of natural (not so matte) look. I find this brush excellent for using MAC's mineralize natural skinfinish to set foundation.
The brush is so soft on the face.
It is so inexpensive yet high quality. No shedding. This is preferrable to MAC's face brushes (i find them to shed too much). Excellent, excellent buy!
6 out of 6 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
I bought this brush quite a while ago, used it for a bit, and then forgot about it. I recently began using it again and can't remember why I ever stopped! This brush is so soft and so dense, it applies powder perfectly! Other reviewers have said that this brush is too big for applying bronzer, but I disagree; I think this brush is great for applying a thin layer of bronzer over your forehead/cheeks. It is NOT good if you are using bronzer to contour, as the brush is far too large for that. I particularly love this brush for applying loose translucent powder over my foundation. Because it is more dense, it takes a little longer to clean and you must allow more time for it to dry after cleaning. I have never had a single bristle shed from this brush!
4 out of 4 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
More reviews by sabrinalovesmakeup
I love this brush it's very soft And I really enjoy using it with my powder because it doesn't seem to move the foundation!!! I got mine on sale for 2.00 at target and i got it because I heard a lot of people review it and I just had to try it! I can honestly say even though it's not a high end brush its still very good.It hasn't lost any bristles yet!
Great brush with dense and soft bristles. I can't imagine using this to contour because it is so big that it could be a kabuki brush. I use this as a powder brush and it works very well.
This brush is fantastic, works well for powder or bronzer/highlighter. It is soooo soft and a really great value. Rivals my too faced one in terms of softness. It is just fantastic.
I love this brush so much! It's so versatile! I use it mostly for stippling liquid foundation and buffing concealer on lighter coverage days. It gives me a beautiful finish.
I've also used it for bronzer application as well as blush and pressed powder.
I'll definitely be buying another one of these to add to my collection!
3 out of 5 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
One of my favorite face brushes. I rarely use it as a bronzing brush but for mineral powder because it buffs it in really well. It is pretty big, and I have a rather large face, so that is something to consider. I, however, love that it is so dense and massive because it applies quicker. I personally find that even though it is dense, it does not soak up a lot of product and always appears rather clean. I have a love hate relationship with the appearance of the brush, since I like for my brushes to have that modern "professional" appearance like MAC brushes, but who really cares right? It does take a while to dry but I would say its quicker than Sigma max brushes and even elf powder brush. It is also really affordable, far cheaper than bronzing/kabuki brushes that are out there and scratchy or poor in quality. Recommend it and you can catch these on sale at most drugstores if you look out for it.
2 out of 2 people found this review helpful. Did you? Yes No
At first, I didn't know what to do with this brush because its too huge and dense for putting bronzer on. So I like to use it for buffing/blending. I'm afraid to use it for liquid foundation. I wouldn't want to ruin the texture. If I did, I would definitely buy another one. It's pretty neat


text:
Predicted high temperatures and poor air quality have the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality (MDEQ) issuing an "Air Action Day" alert Thursday.
The National Weather Service (NWS) forecasts tomorrow's daytime high could reach 97, under mostly sunny skies.
According to the MDEQ release, "ozone concentrations in the Mississippi Valley have already reached USG (unhealthy for sensitive groups) levels" and that air mass is headed toward Michigan. Cleaner winds from the west could mean improved air quality, the release indicated, but the potential for unsafe levels of ozone led officials to issue the alert.
People and businesses are encouraged to avoid these activities tomorrow:
- Refueling vehicles or topping off when refueling
- Using gasoline-powered lawn equipment
- Using charcoal lighting fluid
Everyone is encouraged to car pool, use their bicycles or walk, and delay or combine errands when possible.
Active children and adults, and persons with respiratory diseases such as asthma, should limit prolonged outdoor exertion, the MDEQ advises.
Learn more on the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality webpage. Grosse Pointe


text:
A very friendly college
Notre Dame is not just about gaining qualifications and passing exams. It's a very friendly college and you'll join a highly supportive community.
"The best thing about the college is everyone feels they are in a big family, whether they know each other or not"
Sajid, Lower Sixth Student
A place where you will be looked after
Lorraine Yates, a Social Worker (employed by Catholic Care), offers a completely confidential service to any student in College who may be faced with any personal issues. You may want to see her just once, or come every week for as long as you may need. People come and talk to her about family problems, depression, relationship problems, pregnancy, health worries, and a whole range of other things that could be getting them down.
Notre Dame is a Catholic college with a strong tradition of pastoral care for students. The Chaplaincy, run by our Lay Chaplain Andrew Sullivan, exists to help students and staff spiritually and emotionally. Andrew operates an 'open door policy' so students can drop in and have a chat. Our Priest Chaplain, Fr John McAulay, leads liturgies throughout the year. The College's beautiful chapel is available for quiet prayer and reflection; and Mass is celebrated regularly in the Chapel. A room for students of other faiths is also available on request for prayer and meditation.
There is a weekly tutorial programme when tutors are available to give out important information about what is happening in college. Topics covered include study and revision tips, careers advice, and going to university. Extensive guidance is offered by staff and outside speakers to lead you through the complicated process of university application. The college employs full-time Careers and Educational Advisors so Careers advice is available throughout the day.
Subject workshops are available for students who want to go over parts of the course that they may have found difficult. This is often on a one-to-one basis and can be invaluable in the run-up to the final exams. The college is committed to supporting the study needs of all students. Students wishing to develop their study skills e.g. time management, literacy and numeracy can do so by accessing Study Link. Trained staff will help you to design an individual programme of learning that you will then work through together. You can arrange sessions yourself or through discussion with any of your teachers.
Additional learning support is offered by experienced teachers to all students. We provide specialist teaching for students with a learning difficulty and support for students with a disability or long term medical condition. Where appropriate, Access arrangements are made for exams. Support for literacy, numeracy and study skills is available in Study Link. The department has a number of facilities and resources available to help students with their studies which include two well-equipped study rooms and self access learning materials. Specialist equipment is available for students with a learning difficulty or disability – for example, a portable hearing loop and laptops, issued on a priority basis. Students can access this support at any time. Further information is available in the Student Planner.
The college is committed to ensuring that disabled people, including those with learning difficulties, are treated fairly. All reasonable adjustments to provision will be made to ensure that disabled students and other disabled people are not substantially disadvantaged.
Student senate and newspaper
The College has an elected Student Senate that makes sure students' views get heard. The Senate also aims to organise events to raise money for charity, to improve the existing facilities at the college, and to generally make sure students have the best possible experience at Notre Dame. Each year, students put together their own newspaper 'The Bottom Line'.