text:
Essence Music Festival
Photos courtesy of The Chamber Group (NYC)
Click on any image to zoom in
|Country and Region
|United States — Louisiana
|Type of Festival
|Location of Festival
|New Orleans, Louisiana USA
|Festival Contact Information
Essence Music Festival
|Festival Description
The Essence Music Festival celebrates black music and culture with a stellar line-up of artists and empowerment seminars. In 2006 festival temporarily moved to Houston's Reliant Stadium, due to the damage caused by hurricane Katrina. In 2007 the festival returned to its home of New Orleans, Louisiana at the Louisiana Superdome.
|Festival Dates
|July 3 - 6, 2014
|Festival Links
Festival Events:
Lineup 2014:
- Prince
- Leela James
- Lionel Richie
- Mary J Blige
- Erykah Badu
- Charlie Wilson
- Jill Scott
- Naughy By Nature
- 112
- Doug E. Fresh
- Sevyn Streeter
- Stephanie Mills
- Ledisi
Other Sources:
Want more? Click on a color — travel and explore.
Podcast Interviews:
- If you like this festival — listen to…
- Leatrice Ellzy, program manager of the National Black Arts Festival
- Leatrice Ellzy, program manager of the National Black Arts Festival
- Like KadmusArts on Facebook — we are your gateway to interact with the global community of festival fans, artist and organizers. Please share your comments and experiences in regard to this festival at http://www.facebook.com/pages/KadmusArts/17962154811
Practical Info:
- Louisiana Superdome
Sugar Bowl Drive
New Orleans, LA 70112 USA
Start or join a conversation about this festival in the Forum.


text:
haha thanks for using my theme db ^^
and heres my entry ^^
and heres the link to the gallery
Since we have not yet a winner on WOTF, I've decided to choose this theme. How about we do Underwater Fantasy as chosen by equinn in the SOTW themes thread. Please keep this theme to anime related.
Submit to the Anime Wallpapers category. Minimum size must be 1024 x 768.
Thank you.
haha thanks for using my theme db ^^
and heres my entry ^^
and heres the link to the gallery
Last edited by Dragon Ball; Aug 27, 2007 at 03:01 PM.
equinn, nice effort! Thank you very much for your wallpaper. You are the only entry and it now seems that WOTF is not taking off. As such, time to close off WOTF and perhaps replace it with AOTW - Avatar of the Week.
To thank your efforts equinn, I would like to send you out a StormHawks DVD. Nothing that spectacular, but just a small thank you to you. Please PM me your address details.
hiya db thats fine i pmed u abput it kk
and sure i think maybe more people might be more intesesed in it because they can use them on ao or for othersites so it would be cool ^^
OK DB...I'm not really in the place to say this since I didnt enter anything into either one of the WOTF so far but how about giving WOTF one more try?
I dont really wanna give this up just yet. I'd have entered but...
My reasons v (who cares really?)
click to show spoilerWOTF #1: Couldnt come up with something to match the theme, forgive me for not being imaginitive.
WOTF #2: Work always keeps me busy and school JUST started up again and I've been really bust the past 2 weeks, SERIOUSLY busy...I started up my GIMP countless times but I closed within minutes.
But please do try and give this one more try. ^^;
...and as for equinn, "Congradulations" on your win for WOTF.
->:Be descriptive in your posts or its like you didnt post at all:<-
|The "RULES" of AO|My AO Gallery|YouTube|AnimeSuki|
haha i wouldnt have won tho if somone else enterd T_T
i dont mind wha ever goes i just do these to get better ^^
I agre with Shinku!!! One more try? @.@
I would have entered!!!!!! But I can't get to internet that well... and to beat equinn I need new brushes, fonts (if you'd see how I searched for AO text font! And I think I found the original!) bla bla... and lots of cool images....
My recommended fanfic: "Dreamer" by Scourge
Since you guys really really want it, let's try once more. Use this current theme and submit by Sunday night. I will go ahead and change the thread title to reflect the new dates.
If WOTF does take off, then it would make a great asset to the Gallery. Thanks guys for your enthusiasm.
Let's get back to Underwater Fantasy then.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Indians can't bowl - Where has the rumour come from as I myself and many indian friends arwe competent fast bowlers ?
With the English bid I said: Let us be brief. If you give back the Falkland Islands, which belong to us, you will get my vote. They then became sad and left
Favourite moments anyone?
Rodgiegate has to be up there.
Parmi | #1 draft pick | Jake King is **** | Big Bash League tipping champion of the universeCome and Paint Turtle
Will shed a tear because of this news, not ashamed to admit it. My intense hatred of Gelman and my intense love of Linds will die with it
The one, the only CW Black
Code:47.3 W Coppinger to Heads Smacked the ball straight into the groin of Iwuajoku who has fallen over, miraculously with the ball still caught in his scrotal area! Out!
will be remembered fondly.....
drastically helped me increase my typing speed by chatting to people on it
Used this so much back in the day
Mark Waugh
"He's [Michael Clarke] on Twitter saying sorry for not walking? Mate if he did that in our side there'd be hell to play. AB would chuck his Twitter box off the balcony or whatever it is. Sorry for not walking? Jesus Christ man."RIP CraigosKnowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit. Wisdom is knowing not to put it into a fruit salad
Yeah, Facebook, whatsapp and Skype killed it.
There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)


text:
The Advantages of Updating to Android L
In our latest Ask A Dev video, Android Architect Brian Parent discusses whether you should update your app now that Android L is out.
A mobile phone (also known as a cellular phone, cell phone and a hand phone) is a device that can make and receive telephone calls over a radio link whilst moving around a wide geographic area. It does so by connecting to a cellular network provided by a mobile phone operator, allowing access to the public telephone network. By contrast, a cordless telephone is used only within the short range of a single, private base station.
In addition to telephony, modern mobile phones also support a wide variety of other services such as text messaging, MMS, email, Internet access, short-range wireless communications (infrared, Bluetooth), business applications, gaming and photography. Mobile phones that offer these and more general computing capabilities are referred to as smartphones.
The first hand-held mobile phone was demonstrated by John F. Mitchelland Dr Martin Cooper of Motorola in 1973, using a handset weighing around 2.2 pounds (1 kg). In 1983, the DynaTAC 8000x was the first to be...
In our latest Ask A Dev video, Android Architect Brian Parent discusses whether you should update your app now that Android L is out.
Summer's in full swing, and with it comes cellphone problems and dangers. Here are tips and tricks for eight annoying things your phone is capable of during the summer.
Cleaning your cellphone doesn't have to be a pricey task. Beat the germ build up on your mobile device with these four household items.
An image of an HTC phone, possibly the successor of HTC One, has been posted on Twitter by Russian site HTCFamily.ru. The device, code-named HTC M8, seems to have a casing very similar to the HTC One, but it has two camera lenses on the back, as well as dual flash.
Ditch your smartphone contract as soon as possible, and never sign another one again. That might mean today. Or in a few months. Or even two years from now. Whatever the best answer is, know it and do it. I was originally supposed to write an analysis piece on the wireless industry and the future of the contracts we sign to get subsidized phones.
A new Android KitKat feature called "tap and pay" will not only let you buy things with a wave of your smartphone, but also may let you open a hotel room, enter a stadium or even unlock your front door. In latest video of our Ask a Dev series, Android Architect Brian Parent looks at how you can use tap and pay to better manage your electronic transactions, and which bundle of source code tools Android developers should use.
Europe's biggest phone companies have put the brakes on a flurry of asset sales as they brace for the likely entry by AT&T Inc. into the $313 billion market. Deutsche Telekom AG and Orange SA of France, among those evaluating options, have slowed an effort to sell their 50-50 U.K. wireless venture known as EE, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing internal deliberations.
Could Apple be bringing a bit of bling to its next generation of iPhones? According to the Japanese publication Macotakara, a gold smartphone may indeed be in the cards for Apple, which is expected to launch a revamped iPhone handset later this year alongside its next-generation iPad models.
Security flaws in the code that connects your phone to 3G networks could allow anyone to track it, according to research from the University of Birmingham with collaboration from the Technical University of Berlin. The flaws, reported by SC Magazine, involve attackers using a rooted femtocell device -- a small, modified cellular base station -- and performing man-in-the-middle attacks to identify a particular device.
Apple has leapfrogged LG to become the world's third biggest phone manufacturer, an IDC report claims. According to IDC's numbers, Apple shipped 37 million units in Q4 2011, which secured it 8.7% market share, behind Nokia's 26.6% and Samsung's 22%. Next is LG Electronics, which has narrowly beaten Chinese manufacturer ZTE for the fourth spot.
ViewSonic's ViewPhone 3, which accepts dual SIM cards, will be unveiled at CES next week and be available for the first time in the United States. The dual SIM feature, which is popular in markets outside the U.S., can be used to keep business separate from personal calls. An ad for the model suggests one SIM card for business calls and one for personal to allow for more "personal freedom and privacy." Until now, the ViewPhone was only available in Latin America and Asia.
Sprint is making a serious play at Apple's iPhone 4S with the launch of the HTC EVO Design 4G, the first phone in the EVO family with full world phone capabilities. The announcement comes less than a week after the release of the iPhone 4S, Apple's newest mobile device and its first to include world phone capabilities. The new HTC EVO is built to be competitive.
You are a small business, therefore, you need an easy way to communicate with your customers and vice versa. Picking a phone system that you can rely on is a complicated, tricky business, and not really something you want to hassle with at the end of the day. Ultimately, the choice comes down to two options. A traditional phone system relies on phone lines that are connected to the public switched telephone network (PSTN), on circuits operated by Private Branch Exchange (PBX) equipment.
HTC, a company that builds smartphones based on Android and Windows Phone 7 operating systems, is mulling a purchase of a new mobile OS, HTC CEO Cher Wang told the Economic Observer of China. "We have given it thought and we have discussed it internally, but we will not do it on impulse," Wang said in the interview. While such a purchase is far from a done deal, the fact that HTC is even considering it is telling.
The transformation of consumer payments is a hot topic right now. The market is changing both on mobile devices and at the point of sale. Every day it seems like there is a big announcement from a giant in the tech, payments, banking or telecom space that is characterized as the next "big" thing to transform payments.
T-Mobile has a new device in its Android roster, the T-Mobile G2x. It is essentially the same phone as LG Optimus 2X, which makes it one of the most powerful Android devices on the market. The T-Mobile G2x features a dual-core 1 Ghz Tegra chip, a 4-inch WVGA screen, 8 GB of memory (expandable up to 32 GB via microSD memory cards), a 1,500 mAh battery, an 8-megapixel rear camera with 1080p recording capabilities and a 1.3-megapixel front camera for video calls.
Hot on the heels of two recent device launches from INQ and HTC, with both companies adding Facebook integration and (in the case of HTC's Salsa and ChaCha) a physical Facebook button to their smartphones, Facebook promises many more devices to bring similar functionality this year.
HTC waited for its competitors in the Android smartphone/tablet arena to show off their wares on day one of the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, only to burst on the stage on day two with an onslaught of Android devices, many of which will definitely be a hot topic in the months to come.
Contrary to Wednesday's report, Facebook has denied partnering with HTC for a mobile device. The two rumored devices from HTC appear to be real, but Facebook's involvement in their development isn't as important as the report claimed.
Update: Facebook has denied having partnered with HTC on a mobile device. Dan Rose, head of business development at Facebook, said the device is "just another example of a manufacturer who has taken our public APIs (application programing interfaces) and integrated them into their device in an interesting way," adding that the device will not be Facebook-branded. HTC will be debuting not one, but two Facebook-branded smartphones next month, according to a new report.
Samsung has announced that it has sold more than 10 million of its flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S, in just less than seven months. Samsung's Android bet has paid off from the start; after an extensive marketing campaign, Samsung shipped more than 1 million Galaxy S smartphones in the U.S. within their first month on the market. Now, Samsung can boast some really impressive numbers for the Galaxy S.
Sometimes a device doesn't get it right immediately. It might get rushed to market, or maybe some bugs just slip through the final tests. It's expected, and it happens to the best of them. Fortunately, modern hardware is a lot smarter than it was even a few years ago. Firmware updates are capable of squashing most bugs even after a device has hit the market. Even better, firmware updates also often add new features that can greatly expand the life cycle of a device.
Microsoft's Kin was one of the biggest failures in the mobile industry this year, having been pulled after only three months on the market. Seeing both Kin One and Kin Two come back to Verizon's inventory is definitely a surprise, but that's exactly what's happening, according to a leaked Verizon Q4 road map, unearthed by PPCGeeks. Kin One and Kin Two are listed as feature phones in the Verizon road map and will be coming without a data plan.
Shane Snow is a technology journalist in New York City. Follow him on Twitter at @shanesnow. At the recent New York Tech Meetup (a monthly event where 700+ geeks preview new technologies), some students from Brown University demonstrated a game where people in the audience could use their phones to battle each other in a real-time tank warfare game. The game was projected on the venue's giant theater screen.
Japanese mobile carrier KDDI has launched a new clamshell phone with distinctive aesthetics. The X-Ray was created by designer Tokujin Yoshioka and features a see-through case that comes in three colors: red, blue and black. The shell lets you see the chips and wiring inside the phone. Coupled with an elongated LED display on the front of the phone, which displays various notifications, it creates a unique visual effect.
RIM and Sprint have announced BlackBerry Style 9670, a new smartphone with a flip design, a full QWERTY keyboard and two screens, available only at Sprint come October 31. The Style features BlackBerry 6 OS, a 5-megapixel camera with Flash and video support, GPS, Wi-Fi and an expandable memory slot that can extend the phone's storage to 32GB. It will come in two colors, steel grey and royal purple. Pre-orders for the device start tomorrow.


text:
Oscar's of Dublin
- Address:
84 N. High St.
Dublin, OH 43017Neighborhood:
- Cuisine:
Contemporary AmericanPrice: $30 and under
Oscar's of Dublin
- Dining Style: Casual Elegant
- Website: http://www.hdrestaurants.com/oscars_dublin/
- Phone: 6147923424
- Hours of Operation:
Lunch: Monday - Friday: 11:30am - 2:30pm
Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:00pm - 9:30pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:00pm - 10:30pm
- Payment Options: AMEX,Discover,MasterCard,Visa
- Cuisine: Dessert, Comfort Food, Contemporary American
- Executive Chef: Pat Klinker
- Dress Code: Business Casual
- Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
- Additional Details: Banquet/Private Rooms, Bar Dining, Beer, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Wine, Wine Bar
- Entertainment: Weather permitting, we have music on the patio on Wednesday evening and Saturday evening. Patio seating is available on a first come first serve basis.
A word from Oscar's of Dublin
Tucked in the north end of Historic Dublin, Oscar's is a full-service restaurant and wine bar, with a relaxed, rustic feel. Our specialty is good food and drink served right.Continued
Foodspotting photosSee all photos
Oscar's of Dublin reviews from OpenTable diners
106 reviews since June 4, 2014
- Food4.4Service4.1
- Ambiance4.2Noise LevelModerate
neighborhood gem (64)great for outdoor dining (59)special occasion (50)fit for foodies (43)good for groups (35)romantic (31)notable wine list (26)great for lunch (20)scenic view (9)late-night find (5)great for brunch (4)vibrant bar scene (4)hot spot (4)kid-friendly (4)Show More
- disappointingfoodieDined on 9/26/2014we have been to oscars many times, but my husband's food (shrimp and grits) arrived cold. By the time his food reappeared...nearly 30 minutes later, I had finished my dinner.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- patio destinationKarenInPowellDined on 9/26/2014My friend and I had a lovely luncheon on Oscar's street side patio. Friendly service, good food, and a few bees to give it a natural feel!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Poor service, slow and inattentiveAwalker307Dined on 9/19/2014Restaurant was beautiful, dinner was delicious but our server was simply awful. Our server was very slow to greet us we were seated for nearly 10 minutes before he came by. He was slow to get our drinks to us as well as everything else. He didn't come back to check on us at all. I honestly believe that it was because my husband and I appear to be very young. It was clear that this man did not want to wait on us. Very disappointed.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Great patioRyansmommaDined on 9/19/2014Great outdoor dining! Good food selection! Have never had a bad meal. Service can be slow occasionally.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Disappointingly average!JenniKDined on 9/18/2014We sat outside. It was a beautiful night and our server was pretty good (available but non intrusive). It was noisier outside then expected (loud cars, kids) but that wasn't Oscar's fault. The food wasn't special. We had the cheese plate, filet and ribeye. The best thing about the food was the bread! Oh and the cheesecake was tasty. We were very excited to try a new place but I don't think we'll be back.Special Features:
- Impressed overallLJG1Dined on 9/16/2014We are from out of town & didn't have any familiarity with the restaurants in Dublin. We selected Oscars because it was one of the few Dublin restaurants that could accommodate a party of 8 at the last minute. It was excellent. Why it wasn't busier we all can't understand. Everything (food, drinks, menu diversity, service) was great. We request the owner open a location in a Phoenix so we can go again.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AwesomeOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 9/16/2014Sea bass dish is delicious! Everyone at the table ate every bite! Great wine menuSpecial Features:
- Dinner on the PatioSLV04Dined on 9/9/2014Good food and drinks on the patio - veal was a little chewy but other than that, fantastic flavor!Special Features:
- dark, quiet, good foodDianaDined on 9/9/2014dark, Quiet -good food - they need more variety on their menuSpecial Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- AlexisDined on 9/5/2014We really enjoy eating out on the patio! The food & wine was wonderful Friday night....& the weather late in the evening made it all the better!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ReliableReliableDined on 8/30/2014We've never been disappointed at Oscar's. Ever. A nice selection, good service, well-priced.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- An old favoriteLVGDFDVIPDined on 8/29/2014We've been going to Oscars for 25 years. It has always been a favorite but declined a touch until a year or two ago. Now back to normal.Special Features:
- Out of town findAFChicagoDined on 8/29/2014We had a wedding in the area and went on Open Table to find dinner for a night. Perfect weather. Outdoor dining. Very good food. The fried oyster appetizer was amazing. My walleye was very good. The veal was great. No complaints. Priced normally for that type of restaurant. A happy find.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Fabulous!flower1014Dined on 8/29/2014The food was fabulous and the service was outstanding! This was our first time dining at Oscar's and we will definitely be back and will recommend it to all of our friends!Special Features:
- Our go to place!foodiemomDined on 8/23/2014You can never go wrong with a night out at Oscars! Great food. Great service. Comfortable outdoor seating for warm weather.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- CONSISTENTMitchVIPDined on 8/23/2014This restaurant is alway consistent in quality, service and value. Even though I live in the New Albany area, I have no qualms about driving to the other side of town to eat at Oscar's. It is a consistent winner and well-priced....certainly a good value for the money and several notches above others that charge a much as 30-60% more for the same food, wine and desserts.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great neighborhood restaurantAnnie123Dined on 8/22/2014you can always count on good food and good service at Oscars.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Birthday lunchCarolDined on 8/20/2014Our family had lunch here to celebrate 2 birthdays. The food was excellent as was the service.Special Features:
- Good food. Sub par service.OpenTable Diner Since 2012VIPDined on 8/15/2014We went for our anniversary dinner Friday night. Our server, an older guy, seemed distracted & overwhelmed. He rushed us with all ordering & when he would ask any question like "how is everything" & "would you like dessert" he walked away before we could respond. The food and cocktails were delicious & we would definitely recommend this place. However, they should not schedule that server for busy nights. He didn't seem he could handle it.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Group OutingOpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 8/15/2014Food was great but very noisy in side on a Friday Night.I would recommend this to a friend.
- al fresco dining experiencehgk335Dined on 8/14/2014We experienced a great evening of dining with friends from out of town Thursday night. Everything from the appetizers, wine list, main course, and overall ambiance made it a great evening. Thanks for another great dining experience.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- bobinDined on 8/9/2014Love eating outside . The food was really good the last 2 times we were their .Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful foodCustomerDined on 8/9/2014We dined here for my Mother's 86 birthday on Saturday night and were very pleased. Each of our group of 6 commented on the exceptional food quality and taste; and the server was friendly, funny and attentive, without being intrusive. Seating at the round table near the front window was a plus for this group size. Would prefer more natural light though opening of the shades, but other than that, it was a perfect dining experience. Thank you.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Sit Outside And Enjoy the FishDarylVIPDined on 8/8/2014This restaurant is "known for the walleye", which is good, but if you want a real treat try the sea bass with the mushroom risotto. We sat outside, and a few tables away from the road to reduce any potential noise. Our server was very helpful in aiding our selection among the myriad fish dishes, and we agree that the sea bass was the best among them. We skipped dessert as the menu didn't really appeal to us, and opted for more "liquid dessert" instead, which was fueled nicely from the wine list. The reason for the 3 stars vs. the 4 is the price for the entrees was a little higher than we expected, especially given the local competition of good restaurants.Special Features:
- The Walleye is a must!mrsgagne1Dined on 8/2/2014The dining at Oscars was awesome. We had the Walleye which is what they are known for. Another person had the crispy salmon and it was delicious. Then the last dish someone had was the pork loin. Everything was delicious. Their bread was so good as well. We will definitely be returning.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dublin's BestfoodloverDined on 7/29/2014Oscar's is always enjoyable, the food and drinks never disappoint. It is perfect for a fun night out and a great business meeting spot.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Wonderful food, wine and service!OpenTable Diner Since 2014Dined on 7/25/2014I have many food allergies and our server was so helpful! She checked with the chef, made alternate suggestions and even made sure she could find a dessert I could eat. It made the whole experience even more enjoyable. I would recommend everyone try this restaurant at least once, although I think you'll be back.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Food fareEatingoutDined on 7/25/2014Very pleasant meal, but the room became very noisy as the meal went forward. Realizing that it was restaurant week, we will try again. The meal was well paced and very tasty. Our waiter was efficient but observably very busy.Special Features:
- Restaurant WeekFoodie4Dined on 7/23/2014We went during Restaurant Week. The menu selection was terrific, and the value was incredible. Oscar's never disappoints.Special Features:
- Easterbunny46VIPDined on 7/21/2014We were there for lunch so it was not too crowded. The service was very accommodating as we were taking our time and talking a lot. The food was excellent. The waiter, Ryan, split the bill for us.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/19/2014food was overprieced and not tasty Service was terrible Rushed dinner before even finished with salad Never asked if we wanted a nother drink Will not be going back to this restauranter
- Great Place to Entertain CustomersSteveVIPDined on 7/18/2014I frequently take reasonably large (6-8) groups of customers to Oscars. The ambiance, food and service are always very good. We will continue to come back!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2011Dined on 7/12/2014Like it, definitely recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- OpenTable Diner Since 2007Dined on 7/12/2014We love coming to Oscar's and have ever since it opened! We think the food is wonderful, and the service is wonderful, and always love sitting outside when available!Special Features:
- OpenTable Diner Since 2010Dined on 7/9/2014We do love the walleye at this restaurant. This particular evening the service was not up to par.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- ExcellentOpenTable Diner Since 2012Dined on 7/8/2014The service at Oscar's is absolutely wonderful. The wait staff is attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. The menu has a good variety and the food was delicious.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- It's not Ireland, but. . .SeasaidhVIPDined on 7/5/2014What a lovely little town and the outdoor seating at Oscar's takes advantage of it. We split a very good beet salad and the walleye was fresh and delicious. The angel hair pasta looked very good too and next time I will definitely try to veal. Lots of good choices here.Special Features:
- Great FoodOpenTable Diner Since 2008Dined on 6/28/2014My first time to Oscar's. Food was fantastic and not incredibly expensive. It was a little louder in there than I expected, but the place was packed. Good place for a dinner date out with the spouse or a small group of friends, but not "overly romantic" if that's what you're looking for. We got great service, food came out fast and it was delicious. Can't ask for much more.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- Dinner on the patio2CelebrateDined on 6/28/2014Food was fabulous as always and the jazz duo added to a great evening.Special Features:I would recommend this to a friend.
- great experiencefirsttimeDined on 6/27/2014This was an anniversary dinner so we appreciated that we were not rushed to get in and out like most places. The food was very good and the service was attentive but not over done. There was good energy which made you feel that everyone was having a good time. Would definitely go back for dinner or a special occasionSpecial Features:


text:
Physical Description
Wild yak males can be up to 3,250 mm in length and more than 2,000 mm in height. Average weight for male B. grunniens is 1,000 kg with the female being around 300 kg (Nowak, 1999). Domestic yaks can be considerably smaller in weight, with males ranging from 350 to 580 kg and females between 225 to 255 kg (Buchholtz, 1990).
Other physical features of B. grunniens include: a blackish brown pelage, large black upward curving horns, and long hair covering the body including the tail (Nowak, 1999). In contrast, domesticated populations have shorter legs, broader hooves, more varied pelage coloration, and weaker horns which sometimes can be absent altogether (Buchholtz, 1990).
Both wild and domesticated yaks possess large lungs, a high red blood cell count, and higher concentration of hemoglobin than most other bovids. All of these factors allow the yak to live and thrive in higher elevations that would give other, non-acclimated animals elevation sickness (Summers, 1997).
Range mass: 300 to 1000 kg.
Range length: 3250 (high) mm.
Other Physical Features: endothermic ; bilateral symmetry
Latest updates
Tracy Barbaro selected "Physical Description" to show in Overview on "Bos grunniens Linnaeus, 1766".


text:
Whats the next saucy trend in Hip Hop?
Skinny Jeans took over and it seems like shit is just looking more silly by the day. This "Gucci, Prada" Kreshawn chick or whatever her name is looks just as ridiculous as The Cool Kids and all these hipsters look. I'm all for keeping your image right but it seems like "image" gets you further than your actual talent as an artist.
How silly and how far will it go. I thought the toy boom box in this pic was a cool niche. I can't wait for the day I see a kid with some goofy Mad Max shades, a toy boombox, and a neon leather suit who calls himself "Kid Martian" … be the next big thing. I'm not not hating on anything grinding and making money. I do have a right to call to mock some of the lames. Ain't nothing wrong with that. Anyways how far do you think it will go?


text:
When Venus Williams withdrew from tennis last September, she gave the reason as a debilitating immune disorder called "Sjogren's Syndrome". Pronounced "Showgrens", it is named for the Swedish Ophthalmologist who discovered it.
There is no cure as yet, but research is ongoing. This little known but strangely prevalent disorder is caused by the failure of interleukin 1 to bind to it's receptors. If you have rheumatoid arthritis, lupus erythematosis or another rheumatic immune disorder, you may have Sjogren's as a secondary disorder, although it can occur alone. One to four million people in our country alone are thought to suffer from Sjogren's Syndrome. If you have ever agonized from the sandy, stinging misery of a dry eye, you know what pain can be.
Nine times as many women as men are affected by Sjogren's and the average onset takes place in your forties. Symptoms include extremely dry mouth, painful dry eye and severely dry skin as well as difficulty swallowing.
Advanced cases can lead to exhaustion, joint pain and kidney failure. In addition, Sjogren's sufferers also develop Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma at a higher rate than the general population and those with other immune disorders. People who have this disorder can have trouble swallowing food, as they have extreme dryness of the mouth. They find they must drink liquids to aid in swallowing, which can then lead to digestive problems. This makes it all the more important to chew your food to the consistency of baby food. If you need a swig of water to help you do this, feel free, you don't want to choke, but no large gulps.
Diagnosis can onsist of the Schirmer's test to measure the production of tears, a slit lamp exam of the surface of the eye and tissue biopsy of the lip or mouth.
As Naturopath, I prefer the most non- invasive of the tests, saliva tests and ultrasound examination of the salivary glands. Lubricating eye drops and saliva replacements are typically used, and I advise my patients with dry eye to use a gel or lubricant in the eyes at bed time. Don't be shy about using a good amount, the point is to keep the surface of the eye as moist as possible.
Cyclosporin drops are also prescribed to stimulate tear production. If your dry eye is not responding to topical treatments, a tiny plug can be inserted into the upper or lower tear drainage canals. This keeps the eyes wet with natural tears and keeps the surface of the eye wet. It's painless and the plugs dissolve in a short time so you can decide if this helps or not. Using a lubricating mouthwash like Biotene, as well as the companion toothpaste, can help to prevent the decaying of your teeth and deterioration of your gums.
Sometimes sufferers are unaware of the damage a lack of saliva can do to teeth and seek help when they are beyond saving. Of course avoiding sugary drinks and excessive alcohol is essential to a healthy mouth as well. Remember, alcohol is very dehydrating.
As for the largest organ in your body, your skin, use a good natural moisturizer and stay away from long, hot baths. Showering and then mosturizing while you are still a little wet keeps the skin from drying out. Taking colostrum may be beneficial. As I have said before it is an immune modulator and has no known side effects. Drinking water and keeping hydrated is also very important.
I would advise a trip to the opthamologist and to the dentist for further counsel on Sjogren's. If you are an arthritis patient, discuss this with your rheumatolgist.
Tips on handling your Sjogren's Syndrome can be found at the Sjogren's Syndrome Foundation website.
Dr. Kleine is always available for appointments. Call us at 631. 472 .8139 or e-mail email@example.com


text:
usually /tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/
Printable View
usually /tftpboot/pxelinux.cfg/
DEFAULT vesamenu.c32
MENU TITLE FOG Computer Cloning Solution
MENU BACKGROUND fog/bg.png
MENU MASTER PASSWD $1$ZjaMpyer$FVy3An98iefEfzMhNxcTj/
menu color title 1;36;44 #ffffffff #00000000 std
LABEL fog.local
localboot 0
MENU LABEL Boot from hard disk
Boot from the local hard drive.
If you are unsure, select this option.
LABEL fog.memtest
kernel fog/memtest/memtest
MENU LABEL Run Memtest86+
Run Memtest86+ on the client computer.
LABEL fog.reg
kernel fog/kernel/bzImage
append initrd=fog/images/init.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ramdisk_size=127000 ip=dhcp dns= mode=autoreg keymap= web=10.0.51.253/fog/ quiet
MENU LABEL Quick Host Registration and Inventory
Automatically register the client computer,
and perform a hardware inventory.
LABEL fog.reginput
kernel fog/kernel/bzImage
append initrd=fog/images/init.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ramdisk_size=127000 ip=dhcp dns= mode=manreg keymap= web=10.0.51.253/fog/ quiet
MENU LABEL Perform Full Host Registration and Inventory
Perform a full host registration on the client
computer, perform a hardware inventory, and
optionally image the host.
LABEL fog.quickimage
kernel fog/kernel/bzImage
append initrd=fog/images/init.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ramdisk_size=127000 ip=dhcp dns= mode=quickimage keymap= web=10.0.51.253/fog/ quiet
MENU LABEL Quick Image
This mode will allow you to image this host quickly with
it's default assigned image.
LABEL fog.debug
kernel fog/kernel/bzImage
append initrd=fog/images/init.gz root=/dev/ram0 rw ramdisk_size=127000 ip=dhcp dns= mode=onlydebug keymap=
MENU LABEL Debug Mode
Debug mode will load the boot image and load a prompt so
you can run any commands you wish.
Thats the graphical menu, did you have the same problem with the text one?
for a simple text menu the default file will look like this:
Having a look into I've not seen any mention in the pxelinux documentation about using password menus with the graphical menus (obviously must be possible if FOG is using it). Also your password looks encrypted, it could be a character it dosnt like, in the examples ive seen there plain txt passwords. I'd save a copy of your original default file that you posted above and see what happens with a plain txt password in txt menu.Quote:
DEFAULT menu.c32
MENU TITLE Sir John Talbot's Technology College. PXE Boot menu
# Windows XPE Loader1
MENU LABEL Boot from First Hard disk
# Windows XPE Loader2
MENU LABEL WinPE
KERNEL /boot/pxeboot.0
# Windows XPE Loader3
MENU LABEL linux
KERNEL /linux/vmlinuz
APPEND initrd=/linux/initrd
Menu - Syslinux Wiki
PXELINUX - Syslinux Wiki
I know what it is now! you have to change the password mannually in the default file it dosnt work for me inside fog, its an MD5 hash something like $0$123456789 just change it to a plain text password and it works.
also if you get php errors showing up or unable to connect to TFTP / FTP server follow these instructions:
For Versions Before 0.24
This seems to be caused by a password issue,
1. From the fog management interface, go to users.
2. Reset the fog user password.
3. Click the "I" icon - "Other Information"
4. Click "Fog Settings" in the menu on the left
5. Replace the FOG_TFTP_FTP_PASSWORD and the FOG_NFS_FTP_PASSWORD fields under FOG settings with
your Linux fog user password. (Seems like FOG_NFS_FTP_PASSWORD is gone for ver .24).
For Versions .24 +
* Reset the local password for user fog with: [sudo] passwd fog
* In management front end, go to Storage Management -> All Storage Nodes
* Click on DefaultMember
* Change the Management Password to match the password you just changed.
* Then go to Other Information and change FOG_TFTP_FTP_PASSWORD also.
Unable to connect to TFTP - FOGWiki
Thanks for that. Unfortunately I am still getting the same error message.
I've set up FOG on my laptop and have another laptop wired with an ethernet cable to test it, i can now get to my PXE menu and choose from the options such as memtest, quick host registration etc, i was having a fatal error: hard disk not found error at work, but ive rebuilt the kernel (bzimage) to include loads of extra storage drivers and modules, this now works and i dont get this error. However when ive set FOG up on my laptop i had to set up DHCP server and ive messed up the IP settings, fog still runs from the browser at localhost/fog/management but when i try to do things i get ftp login errors, hopefully this shouldnt be a problem at work I can just copy my bzImage over and my pxelinux.cfg directory over (as i installed ubuntu ontop of windows and the TFTPBOOT is in the root aka C:\ so it left my original.
ANYWAY, i now have a problem in that after selecting quick clone, or quick upload or whatever its called from the PXE menu I put in my password it loads up then asks me again for a username and pass, which dosnt work, it wont accept anything, Is this the same problem you'r having or is it the not accepting your login at the PXE menu?
If so i'll have a root around for you and see if theres a way to change passwords in the mysql, theres a config.php that contains some passwords. It might be easier to re-install FOG and see if you have the same problem.
also check this thread if you havn't already seen it:
If you are running SIS900 cards then look at the thread where I had a problem here. It may help fix yours.
You are getting the TFTP timeout right? If not ignore me, or try it anyways.
Odds are this happened to you after a reboot, in which case what happened was, when your tftp service attempted to start, your NIC had not gotten an address yet, so it was set to 0.0.0.0. So now what you need to do is start your TFTP service, first stop the service with:
sudo stop tftpd-hpa
then restart it with:
sudo start tftpd-hpa
Then try a pxe boot again, I think you will see different results.


text:
Hayes, VA 23072 Map, Local Resources and Photos
|City/Town Names
|Current Weather & Forecast
Local Physical, Cultural & Historic Features
The 23072 ZIP Code is centered1 in Gloucester County at latitude 37.283 and longitude -76.5. It is a standard type ZIP Code. Gloucester County is in the Eastern Time Zone (UTC -5 hours) and observes daylight savings time.
ZIP Code Tabulation Area (ZCTA) 23072 has a land area of 36.77 sq. miles and a water area of 33.05 sq. miles for Census 2000. Demographic Profile
Hayes, VA 23072 Map (Interactive ZIP Code Map of 23072 ZIP Code)
|Driving Directions
Nearby Cities, Towns & Census Designated Places
Hayes, VA
(< 0.1 mile)
Wicomico, VA (< 0.1 mile)
Marshall Heights, VA (1.4 miles S)
Tidemill, VA (1.4 miles SE)
Gloucester Point, VA (1.9 miles S)
Ordinary, VA
(2.4 miles NNW)
Severn Manor, VA (2.4 miles NE)
Bena, VA (2.7 miles ESE)
Yorktown, VA (3.1 miles S)
Achilles, VA (3.4 miles E)
Nearby Neighborhoods, Subdivisions & Other Small Populated Places
Neva Terrace, VA
(< 0.1 mile)
Harbor Hills, VA (< 0.1 mile)
Oakdale, VA (< 0.1 mile)
Crab, VA (1.4 miles SSE)
Wicomico Mobile Village, VA (1.4 miles NW)
R and L Mobile Home Park, VA
(1.4 miles NW)
York River Pines, VA (1.9 miles S)
Broad Marsh, VA (1.9 miles ENE)
Quiet Cove, VA (1.9 miles NNE)
Oyster Cove, VA (2.4 miles SE)
ZIP Codes - Key Concepts
- ZIP Codes are categories for grouping mailing addresses and are not exact geographic regions.
- The centroid of a ZIP Code may be in one County and the associated city/town in another.
- In rural areas, a single ZIP Code may be used for cities and towns in several different Counties / Independent Cities.
- ZIP Code "areas" can overlap, be subsets of each other, or be artificial constructs with no geographic area.
- ZIP Codes are only loosely tied to cities.
1 Keeping the above key concepts in mind, what we informally refer to as the "center" of a ZIP Code is most often actually the centroid of a polygon.


text:
Clinic Dates for 2014:
April 15-16-17-18
July 15-16-17-18
November 11-12-13-14
The spaying or neutering cost is:
Cats(male or female) $42
Dogs (male or female) up to 75 pounds, $67; and dogs more than 75 pounds, $77.
Clinics are held at the Marion County Fairgrounds in Yellville, Arkansas
Thank you for spaying or neutering your pets!
102 Girard St
Flippin Arkansas 72634 USA
Hours of operation:
By Appointment Only
Call the Volunteer Low Cost Spay and Neuter Clinic - 870-620-0048


text:
By the fifth season of M.I., the emerging drug culture forces the IMF to spend more time in America, but the winning formula stays the same: Jim Phelps (Peter Graves) gets his assignment, Barney Collier (Greg Morris) makes the special effects, Willy Armitage (Peter Lupus) supplies the muscle, and Paris (Leonard Nimoy) has the makeup skills to become any character required, but it's the team's newest member - the gorgeous Dana Lambert (Lesley Warren) - who gives this season an added boost. watch
A trained falcon is summoned in a last-ditch rescue attempt when Jim Phelps finds his IMF endangered by a traitor's assassination plot in the last of a three-part episode. watch
The IMF plan to save a friendly monarchy from a dictator is jeopardized when Barney's mishap upsets a precise timetable for rescuing Francesca from burial in an ancient tomb. watch
Red Rain: Sneak Peek
Journalists must ask questions.
We are not alone.
More Clips & Interviews
In Episode 10, we head out to Austin, TX to separate the lies from the truth with the brilliant minds at Bioware, who are creating the newest Star Wars game, The Old Republic. Jace also continues to get to the bottom of the Jane Badler issues on the set of 'V' with stars Morris Chestnut and Elizabeth Mitchell, when another truth is revealed about Logan Huffman. Also continued fun with Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light, more behind the scenes with NGAME.TV and Jace has decided to call in the big guns of Randy Pitchford.
There is no better way to start the New Year off than with a call from the President Himself, Brack Obama who wants to get something off his chest about Jace's 'V' series. And speaking of 'V', new cast member of the new 'V' and original 'V' Queen, Jane Badler stops by the office as Jace tries to give some advice. We also take a trip to the set of 'V' to talk more with Stars Logan Huffman and Elizabeth Mitchell where we get insight of what its like to work with Jane. All this as well as more Marvel vs Capcom 3 fights, Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light and finally Jace and Todd crash IGN.com's Daily Fix hosted by Jessica Chobot. We hear the restraining order has already gone into effect.
Jace and the crew are in Las Vegas for Sony Online Entertainment's annual Fan Faire celebration where we meet a very impulsive (drunk?) Shadow Knight Froglok. Back on Stargate Universe's 'Destiny' ship, the V queen, Jane Badler has taken her rightful seat which is now causing issues for Jace along with the SG:U and V casts. The IGN offices are no safe haven for Jace and Todd either as its time for a shakedown while we learn the best way to ensure an unbiased score is to not play the game being reviewed. All this and more, only on. The Jace Hall Show!
In the shocking season two finale, Anna is focused on having Lisa breed with Tyler to ensure the evolution of the Visitors, while Erica and Diana (recurring guest star JANE BADLER) enlist Lisa to stage a coup against Anna and remove her from power before humanity is destroyed. Erica and the Fifth Column join Lisa in the attempted coup, which has devastating results. Plus, guest star MARC SINGER (who played freedom fighter Mike Donovan in the original V series) appears as Lars Tremont, a member of a top secret organization of high-ranking military and government leaders from around the globe who have long suspected that the Visitors are very much not here in peace. Recurring guest stars include ROARK CRITCHLOW as A.D. Paul Kendrick, JAY KARNES as Chris Bolling, MARK HILDRETH as Joshua, CHRISTOPHER SHYER as Marcus and MARTIN CUMMINS as Thomas.
Also Available On Amazon Instant Video
More Jane Badler On TV Videos
More Credits (14)
Hell to the yes!
We lead off this week's rundown with congratulations to New Directions for winning Regionals, but more to the point, to Glee for finally giving us something to sing about again, delivering an overdue winner of an episode that reminds us why we fell in love with this musical-comedy-fantasy in the first place. Seeing an episode that gets so many things right, after so many recent episodes that felt perilously off-key, has me wondering if Glee wouldn't be better off producing on a cable schedule of fewer episodes per season, allowing for more polish and less thematic incoherence. A moot point, because corporate greed and the show's own popularity would never allow it.
Spoiler Alert: This story contains major spoilers from Tuesday's V season finale. So if you've yet to watch, don't read!Wow! Did you watch V's go-for-broke season finale last night? Series star Morena Baccarin didn't. Only because she's visiting her home in Brazil (where V's not shown), while awaiting word on whether or not ABC will renew her struggling series for a third season. The concluding episode of Season 2....
read more
You thought your family had issues? You gotta feel for poor lizard princess Lisa (Laura Vandervoort), caught in the middle of a vicious power struggle between her sinister grandmother Diana (Jane Badler) and her cold, unfeeling mom, Anna (Morena Baccarin). In tonight's Season 2 finale, "Mother's Day," Diana and Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) enlist Lisa to stage a coup against Anna, removing her from power before humanity is destroyed. "Lisa's never felt emotion or warmth from her mother," says Vandervoort. "So for her to be comforted by Erica has hit ...
read more
"V" is for "vamping" — that's been the case for most of the life of ABC's re-imagined, if hardly re-energized, version of V. You know, the show where alien ships hover over Earth week after week, with nothing much happening as Evil Queen Anna coldly plots the destruction of humanity with all those pesky emotional souls while ...
read more
Leapin' lizards! V's March 15 season finale will kill off up to one-third of its cast! With only central characters Anna (Morena Baccarin) and Erica (Elizabeth Mitchell) safe, executive producer Scott Rosenbaum says two or "possibly even three" of the following actors have been let go: Scott Wolf (Chad), Logan Huffman (Tyler), Morris Chestnut (Ryan), Joel Gretsch (Father Jack), Laura Vandervoort (Lisa) and Jane Badler (Diana). Hoping the bold move will get him a third-season renewal from ABC, Rosenbaum says he chose his victims based on "what would be most devastating for the characters I want to continue."
Download the TV Guide app for iPhone, iPad and Android!


text:
Category Archives: Missouri
Missouri Setting Standard for Nuttiest Anti-Evolution Bill
Attempting to read Missouri State Rep. Rick Brattin's bill to promote creationism and redefine basic scientific concepts is a hair-pulling venture into the absurd. Brattin has been a longtime opponent of the teaching evolution. In the past, he has proposed … Continue reading
Missouri Voters Approve Student's Right to Reject Classwork Based on Religious Belief
With over 82% of the vote, Missouri voters approved a constitutional amendment guaranteeing the right to pray. Of course, the U.S. Constitution has granted that right in the First Amendment since its ratification in 1789. No law prohibits anyone in … Continue reading
Missouri Legislator Announces that He is Gay in Stand Against "Don't Say Gay" Bill
Missouri House of Representatives member Zachary Wyatt announced that he would not seek reelection this year. It is now clearer why he took that position. Initially, Wyatt stated that he was going to Hawaii to study Marine biology. However, Wyatt … Continue reading
Missouri Birther Bill Passes State House
The advocates of HB 1046 claim that it has nothing to do with Barack Obama. In that case, it is just coincidence that for the first time since its admission as a state in 1821 that the Missouri House felt … Continue reading
Missouri Considering Legislation Declaring Scientific Theory is Explained by Faith-Based Philosophy
Every once in a while a piece of legislation comes along that is so outrageous it is hard to believe. Missouri State Rep. Rick Brattin is responsible for the current example. He has introduced legislation, HB 1227, to promote the … Continue reading
The Secret Morgue of Joplin
If those in charge of disposing and identifying the dead of Joplin, Missouri, want to keep the media from photographing the bodies, then that is fine. Next of kin do not need to know that a relative is in the … Continue reading
Missouri Lawmakers Vote on Requiring Vasectomies for All 12-Year-Old Males
In a Missouri debate on a bill toughening late-term abortions, opposing sides took to offering strange and unusual amendments. State Rep. Tishaura Jones proposed an amendment to the bill that read "all male children shall have a vasectomy before the … Continue reading
Missouri Town Stands Up to Fred Phelps and Westboro Church
Kudos to the people of Weston, Missouri, who took all the parking spots and filled the protest area that was designated for the Westboro Church. The hatemongers of Westboro came to protest the funeral of an American soldier who died … Continue reading
Missouri Legislator Allegedly Threatens To Kill Political Rival
Politics is a dirty game, especially in the primary race for a Missouri State Senate seat between fellow Republicans Brian Nieves, a state representative, and Richard Stratman, mayor of a local city. In the days prior to the election, an email circulated alleging that Nieves … Continue reading
July 4th Fireworks Another Budget Casualty
Tough economic times in the United States lead to tough budget decisions, as many cities are finding out this year. And that means no fireworks for the day celebrating the nation's independence. July Fourth will be quieter and less colorful … Continue reading


text:
Search and Download Stock Video and Images Instantly
Buy Direct From the Artist
Welcome to CrackerClips Stock Media featuring stock footage and photography by Bryan Mullennix. Instantly search, purchase and download the highest quality Stock Videos and Stock Images direct from the artist. There are no middle men and no credits to keep track of. Purchase and pay for only the images you need. Search by keyword or browse the Galleries to quickly find the right media for your project.
Secure and Easy Payment
Pay by credit card or use a PayPal account. All transactions are made safely and securely through PayPal the webs most trusted payment provider.


text:
A collection of my favorite images from 2009.
A collection of my favorite images from 2009.
Connecting Caring Communities is a grassroots community renewal organization in Abilene Texas. Established in 2005 CCC is an independent non-profit group. It was inspired by Shreveport-Bossier Community Renewal. Three strategies are form the core of the CCC model: Caring Team, Haven House and Friendship Houses.
Caring Teams seek to connect Abilene's caring people. It seeks to build sense of community by focusing on the positive not just the sensational. The Caring Team is a community wide intuitive.
The Haven House stragtey targets all neighborhoods. In an age of instant communication with others world wide we often fail to make connections with those who live next door. Haven Houses seek to turn neighborhoods from groups of strangers into connected communties. Haven House volunteer leaders host block parties, help neighbors find community resources, provide a listening ear or just be friend to their neighbors.
Friendship Houses target Abilene's most vulnerable neighborhoods. Coordinators and their families live in houses in these communities. They seek to rebuild these neighborhoods from the by developing meaningful relationships, connecting neighbors with community resources, working with neighborhood leaders to improve the area and serving their neighbors. Currently, CCC staffs Friendship Houses in the College Heights and North Park neighborhoods. As student tutored in both of these neighborhoods and helped sponsor an annual Christmas party. I was struck by the need in this area. Many of my students needed more than just tutoring. They often lacked the basics like school supplies, food and other things many of us take for granted. Friendship Houses seek to provide longterm solutions for underlying problems not just treat the symptons.
I'm taking a break from Top 10 this week. I've been wanting to write about something I found while working on another post.
The Social Work Club from my alma mater, Hardin-Simmons University, is hosting a Prom Party for young women who live in foster care. The event is February 28th, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm in Connally Missions. The girls are able to shop for a prom dresses and accessories. There will be a limo ride provided that morning, lunch will be served. Door prizes for salons, hair styling, manicures and pedicures will also be given to the young ladies.
I think it is such a cool idea. The students are giving back to the community and helping those who are often overlooked. Oh, if you are in the Abilene area, they are looking for donotations.
For the past several weeks I have been featuring Abilene, Texas in My World Tuesday. Abilene is where I spent my college days at Hardin-Simmons University. An important part of my life during that period was my church Elmcrest Baptist Church. Took these photos from the street side of the building. I guess it is the front because it the entry to the parking lot but the buildings open on the other side and most of the parking is toward the back of the lot.
Church of the Heavenly Rest, Episcopal church is an impressive landmark on Abilene's south side. It began in 1881 as St. Paul's Episcopal Mission. St. Paul's met in the Northside school building at corner of Pine and N. 13th streets. In 1884, the church's first building was built at the corner of North 3rd and Orange street. One of Abilene's major landowners and devout Episcopalian Colonel Josiah Stoddard Johnston donated the land. Johnston was also credited with naming Abilene. At this time St. Paul's Mission became Church of the Heavenly Rest. According to the churches website I believe it may be the first Episcopal church in Texas west of Ft. Worth. In 1951, the church moved to its current location at S. 6th and Meander. The church acquired the property that once was the Legget Mansion. The north side property was sold to First Baptist Church. A temporary structure was built on the current location. The cornerstone for the new building was laid on Pencetcoste Sunday 1953. A year later on All Saints day, All Saints Chapel was opened. Construction of the church was completed in 1956.
Check out The Sky Watch Blog.


text:
Sarah's Guide to Ghent
Norfolk, Virginia
Name: Sarah
Neighborhood: Ghent sub-division
City: Norfolk, Virginia
My Home: One-bedroom apartment (700 sf) in 100 year old brick building
Ghent is located in historic Norfolk, Virginia. This sub-division is a bike ride away from downtown Norfolk, a three-minute drive to Old Dominion University, and a 20-minute drive to the Virginia Beach ocean front. While located within a city with a population of just over 234,000, Ghent has not lost its sense of community and has quiet peaceful streets.
Sarah's Guide to Ghent
With its central location in Hampton Roads, Ghent is a wonderful place for residents of all ages. As a resident one is only a bike ride, or short car ride, away from museums, aquariums, an amusement park (in nearby Williamsburg), and countless delicious restaurants. In addition, Ghent is very pet friendly and bike friendly, so it's great for the leisurely or the extremely active!
1. Favorite Neighborhood Home Store
- DECORUM: 301 West 21st Street
Historic Ghent is one of the two locations this store has in Hampton Roads. The furniture is tasteful and modern. We drool every time we enter.
2. Go-to Shop for Gifts
- EAST COAST BICYCLES: 1910 Colley Avenue
When you live in the city you have to have a bike, right? There is no better place to pick up your local rider a nice gift! We got my husband's bike from there for a very fair price.
3. Best Vintage Shop, Thrift Store, or Flea Market
- FIREFLY ANTIQUES: 115 W 21st Street
A great little antique store that always has fantastic finds at an incredible price!
4. Favorite Coffee Shop, Café, or Restaurant
- THE BOOT: 123 W 21st Street
This local restaurant has a seasonal menu to ensure that all items are fresh! They have the best sweet potato fries around. Another locally famous restaurant is Doumar's. Founded in 1904 this eatery is known for having the world's first ice cream cone machine. It maintains a very 1950s atmosphere and is a great place to pick up a milkshake.
5. Best Place to Pick Up Groceries
- THE MARKET AT GHENT: 730 W 21st Street
Farm Fresh is a Hampton Roads chain of grocery stores, but the Market at Ghent is styled slightly differently to meet the needs of the people living in Ghent. They are centrally located and have a large wine and gracious kosher/vegetarian/organic selection in addition to big brands.
6. Best Place to Buy Flowers
- THE SUNFLOWER FLORIST: 1908 Colley Avenue
A small flower shop with a big selection.
7. Best Neighborhood Park
This is a pretty sizable plot of fenced in land where the people of Ghent can bring their doggies! We do not have a dog, however, so it's nice to stop by and watch all the dogs have fun!
8. Best Spot to Take Visitors
- THE NARO / THE NARO EXTENDED: 1507 Colley Avenue
This theater has been open since 1930! It's a great place to catch movies that don't quite make it to the big theater. They also do the Rocky Horror Picture show (featuring live cast performances by Fishnet Inc, a local group). Next to the theater is The Naro Expanded, a video rental store. Here you can rent ANY movie. If they don't have it, it doesn't exist! We also have the Chrysler Museum of Art, which houses a vast collection of pieces that range from ancient Egypt to Lichtenstien! (And admission is FREE!)
Photos: Sarah Chizek
Thanks, Sarah!
8 Comments
Oh, fantastic! I lived in Ghent for a few years, and I really loved it. This makes me very nostalgic.
I'm about to move to 201 Twenty One. :) So happy this area got a feature at Apartment Therapy. Great job!
I grew up in Norfolk! You haven't lived until you've seen Rocky Horror at the Naro.
@ pixie658 : You'll be right across the street from a Chinese food placed called "Kin's Wok". You MUST go! Bonus points if you're vegetarian..they have great sesame/general tso tofu!
LOVE NORFOLK!!! Born and raised.
Fairground Coffee is awesome off Colley, and for you punks and metal fan look for Skinnies Records off 21st or close to.
Ghent is lovely, and there are some great restaurants on Colley that we eat at often, but I am a little biased towards Freemason. Oh, and the PETA dog park is a great place to take the pets!
Yay for Norfolk! I live closer to Ocean View, but love the downtown area. Amazing place to live since you get the best of city living, seaside living and great restaurants! The Green Onion is a great place on Colley. It's so nice to know that there are other AT readers in the area!
I wouldn't want to live anywhere else but Hampton Roads.


text:
Hey Gene Simmons. The corpse of rock n' roll just had a baby. That baby is not an average baby at all. That baby was not stillborn, but came out kicking and screaming with an intensity rarely seen. This baby is destined for greatness. This infant is out to prove you wrong. While your days of spitting fire and… Read More
Davey Suicide
I had the pleasure of working directly with Davey Suicide as he prepped his debut release a few years ago for release. I got to work with him on some promotional stuff, some publicity stuff, his website and a lot more of that kind of stuff. In that work, I quickly found him to be far more than the… Read More
Al Jourgensen of Ministry has been threatening to take his ball and go home for a long time now. Quite frankly, I'm not sure I believe that he'll ever retire. Every time he says he's retiring, he seems to come right back with more music that's stronger, meaner and just better than anything in his past. Being quite… Read More
Kix might just be the last of the '80's bands to release new material. By now, it seems like everybody else you could name from the glory days of yesteryear has made a stab at making music in the new millennium. Of course, a lot of them, we wish they hadn't, and just left us to our misty-eyed… Read More
In the world of progressive metal, there are exactly 2 bands which I worship. Those bands are Symphony X and Evergrey. Both bands are immensely talented, feature incredible musicianship, and come full of great lyrical and musical representations that tell amazing stories to the listeners. Following their last release GLORIOUS COLLISION, it really seemed like Evergrey may have… Read More
Ace Frehley
Am I the only one that is tired of not only Ace Frehley, but all members of Kiss past and present? Since they were nominated for the ROCK AND ROLL HALL OF CORPORATE, it has been a steady stream of nonsense, bickering, anger, hurt feelings and now emotional trauma. It's over already. Get over it. It's 2014. Kiss is… Read More
Blackberry Smoke
Right up front, Blackberry Smoke is not a metal band. They are a southern-rock band, in the classic, original sense. These days, the term "southern rock" has been applied to everybody from Black Stone Cherry to Nashville Pussy to Crowbar, all sounds that would be alien and extreme in the days of Skynyrd and… Read More
Skid Row
Part two of the three part Skid Row series known as UNITED WORLD REBELLION has been unleashed. Dubbed as RISE OF THE DAMNATION ARMY, UWR2 picks up where the first EP left off. There's simple math here. Over the course of these two EPs you have 14 songs. If you put the two together, you've got… Read More
As a fan of Downset, I wasn't really surprised when the band split up in 2009. They claimed that "the band has run it's course". As a fan, I believe that. They definitely had a huge influence on a lot of the bigger nu-metal bands of the 2000s. Certainly, anyone that heard releases like DO WE SPEAK A DEAD LANGUAGE… Read More
As a total fan of hardcore metal, it's a genre that doesn't always make a lot of sense. Certainly, there's no real questioning why a band like Agnostic Front is the "Black Sabbath" of the genre. Equally, it's not much of a surprise that Biohazard was so well regarded as they broke the style into the mainstream with the big… Read More
Accept continue to rage on. Since his debut with the band, it's as clear as can be that vocalist Mark Tornillo has completely revitalized this band. His first two discs with the band, BLOOD OF THE NATIONS and STALINGRAD, were both masterpieces that sit near the top of the Accept catalog...regardless of who the singer is. This is not to… Read More
John Garcia
For many of you, the name John Garcia doesn't mean a whole lot. I get that. For some of us - people that have long loved the world of Stoner Rock and Metal, John Garcia is every bit the musical God that people like Ronnie James Dio, Rob Halford and Bruce Dickinson are in the world of "classic metal". With… Read More
I must be getting old, because recently, I've noticed my attitude softening toward the dreaded "nu-metal" bands of fifteen years ago. Maybe it's just nostalgia for what I now perceive (incorrectly, I'm sure) as a simpler time, but the burnout and disinterest I felt circa 2002, the year I quit seriously listening to mainstream rock radio has mellowed of late. Don't… Read More
More singers should try to have their wives killed if the resulting project to come from that nightmare sounds like Wovenwar. Holy shit is this project great! Being perfectly honest, I wasn't much of an As I Lay Dying fan, so hearing that the surviving members were forming a new project and carrying on with a new singer and new name… Read More
Holy shit! Who saw this coming? In an astonishing detour off the band's well-trampled musical path. Their latest album ventures into heretofore uncharted territories, embracing such unexpected sonic offshoots as Eastern-tinged black metal, polka-dotted folk-metal, and, in what is sure to be a harbinger of trends to come, Tuvan throat-singing.
Nah, just fuckin' with you to see if you… Read More
All the stars are aligned for me to be an absolute worshipper of Fozzy. And yet, I'm just not. It's not that I don't want to be. I'm a huge fan of the WWE, which is where Chris Jericho calls home professionally at least part of the time. To that fact, I'm a fan of Chris… Read More
Here's one for the stout of heart and strong of neck: New Orleans's Goatwhore have just barfed up their sixth album, and if you liked the last few releases, Constricting Rage of the Merciless is sure to appease your charred heart. If you haven't been following along, Goatwhore is sort of a supergroup, if having members of… Read More
According to Globalpost.com, TED NUGENT has given his US Secret Service admirers backstage passes to a show Thursday in Oklahoma, Bloomberg reported today.
The rocker and gun control opponent has to explain why he called President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden "criminals" on the weekend.
German metal legends ACCEPT's Stalingrad has entered the US Billboard Top 200 chart debut at #81 and selling over 5,000 units. Stalingrad is also #13 in the Top Independent Current Albums chart, #76 in the Top Current Albums chart, #7 in the Top Hard Music Albums chart, #7 in the Current Hard Music Albums chart and #29 in the Top Current Rock Albums chart.
The follow-up to Accept's Blood Of The Nations has entered the charts in the following countries:
The Hon. Gary A. Feess, Judge of the US District Court sitting in Los Angeles, CA, has entered a default judgment against Rick and John Brewster of THE ANGELS for their wrongful appropriation of eleven songs written by Alan Niven, a songwriter and the former manager of GUNS N' ROSES and GREAT WHITE. Niven had also briefly managed The Angels, securing them their last major label deal in the United States. The Court found that the duo's acoustic side project, THE BREWSTER BROTHERS, had wrongfully used Niven's compositions, some of which were released in three different versions. The judgment also applies against Flashpoint Music Pty Ltd., a music publisher associated with Harry Vanda, the famed producer of AC/DC's early work.
DEF LEPPARD recently announced that they will make a return to North America this June with a massive summer tour with POISON and LITA FORD in tow. More dates have been confirmed and the complete schedule can be viewed below.
"We had such a good time going out with Poison in 2009 that we thought it only right to do it again!" says Def Leppard singer Joe Elliott.
RED LAMB, created by founder and former guitar player for ANTHRAX Dan Spitz, have released the track 'Puzzle Box' to raise awareness for Autism.
According to a press release: 'Puzzle Box' is a walk through the daily life of a family with identical mirror image twins who are both Autistic. It is a moving experience of reality that the Spitz family lives. The video is a short movie with statistical data, showing thousands of Autstic families, including the CEO of AutismSpeaks.org Suzanne and Bob Wright."


text:
Sign in
Sign Up
lowest rate guarantee
448 Zunyi Road
No 450 Chenyang Road
No.1033 Liuying Rd.Zhabei District
No.777 Jiamusi Road,Yangpu District
No 105-1, Fuzhou Road, Huangpu District
Great reasons to book with Agoda
Over 525,000 hotels worldwide – more added every day
Trusted by over 16,000,000 satisfied customers
Best Price Guarantee
8 million+ hotel reviews by Agoda customers
With availability in over 56,000 cities worldwide
agoda special offers
including last minute offers(even same day!)free nightsfree upgrades!
Customer Support
easy access, located at city centre...
0.08 Km.
0.25 Km.
0.28 Km.
0.33 Km.
Comfortable, privacy, friendly...
0.34 Km.
Comfort Room, Good service, nice...
0.35 Km.
0.4 Km.
0.42 Km.
Good location, nice staff and easy...
Good international menu,...
0.44 Km.
clean towels, location serve my...
0.47 Km.
The View, the space and the...
0.48 Km.
silent neigbourhood, quiet building...
0.52 Km.
0.54 Km.
clean, big room, suitable for...
0.55 Km.
room is not clean, breakfast is...
Good Place, Affordable Price and...
0.56 Km.
good location, average room, at...
0.58 Km.
4.5 / 5
over 80,000 reviews
of users recommend us
Go To Top
All material herein © 2005 – 2014 Agoda Company Pte. Ltd., All Rights Reserved.
AGODA ® is a registered trademark of AGIP LLC, used under license by Agoda Company Pte. Ltd. Agoda is part of


text:
Forgot Password? | Not a User? Sign up
Your browser does not support iframes.
The Lancaster High School varsity cheerleaders have been invited to the Capital One Bowl in Orlando, Fla., on New Year's Day 2015 and LHS varsity cheer coach Jessica Jollie petitioned the Lancaster City Council at its Tuesday, Sept. 9 meeting for a portion of the $35,000 they need as a team to attend this event.
The Lancaster High Lady Bruins' volleyball team is 2-1 on the season after two non-region wins.
The LHS girls opened the season with a 3-0 win over the Buford High Lady Jackets, 25-22, 25-23 and 25-13.
Our third annual Bluegrass, Barbecue & Building Festival, held Aug. 23, was even more successful than its two predecessors.
We are delighted to report we netted just over $9,600 after expenses. The money will be applied toward our next home, which we plan to start within 30 to 45 days.
In an effort to reduce the number of alcohol-related traffic accidents here, local law enforcement has teamed up with the Coalition for Healthy Youth and nationally recognized prevention specialist Dr. Harold Holder to address drinking and driving and underage drinking in Lancaster County.
On May 17, the Memory Lane Cruisers held their annual car show in conjunction with the Red Rose Festival held in downtown Lancaster. We would like to thank everyone who participated in the show. We had 44 cars and one motorcycle registered. This is the largest participation in several years.
Let's get this out of the way at the top: I'm a Democrat and, as such, I hope that Democrats win elections and Republicans lose – locally, in South Carolina and nationally.
So, of course, everything in this column needs to be filtered through that lens.
Having said that, I believe that the basic thesis of this column is correct: Two South Carolina Republican candidates and their supporters are behaving spitefully and maybe, just maybe, they could be in the process of cutting off their noses to spite their faces.
Five Lancaster County prep football players were honored for their week two play at the Tri-County Football Coaches Association meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 9.
A trio of Indian Land High School players were honored for their play in the Warriors' 28-23 road loss to Blacksburg.
Lynx Wrestling Alliance will host a special benefit wrestling event for Barbara Holland's final expenses on Sunday, Sept. 21 at the Lancaster American Legion Building.
Holland, who died Aug. 29, is the mother of pro wrestlers Rex Rumble and Kid Chaos.
Kim Roberts
For The Lancaster News
MCBEE – McBee rolled up 518 yards rushing and rolled over Andrew Jackson, 61-20 at the Peach Bowl in McBee on Friday, Sept. 5.
The game was the proverbial pits for the Volunteers as McBee had the game virtually in hand at the half, 42-6.
The Lancaster News staff
Volunteers are ordinary people who do extraordinary things due to a steadfast willingness to give of themselves and their time and talents.
Copyright © 2014
The Lancaster News is your source for local news, sports, events, and information in Lancaster County and Lancaster, South Carolina, and the surrounding area..


text:
6 Things Not to Say to a Mom With 'Lots' of Kids
I wish I could say I was surprised at the stupid things people say to parents, but I'm not. Since having my first child almost 9 years ago, I've learned that parenting is something that everyone, even people who don't have kids, have an opinion about.
Whatever happened to "If you don't have something nice to say, don't say anything at all"?
The comments I thought were bad when I had one kid are about 400 times worse now that I have four kids. But today, instead of smiling and laughing like I usually do since I usually have my kids with me when I hear this crap, I'm going to share the craziest things people have said to me and what I'd love to tell them. Or where to shove it.
- You do know where babies come from, right? You know, it's funny you mention that because I was just asking myself the other day "Where do babies come from?" and then my vagina piped up and reminded me of the combined 30 hours of labor and all those stitches.
- Wow, you really have your hands full! Are you kidding? This is a spa vacation. See, I actually have about 20 more children at home but I keep them all locked in a closet and rotate out the good ones.
- You must have a lot of sex. Well, don't tell anyone, but I actually bought these kids on the black market. But yes, I have sex. A lot. Probably a lot more than you do, especially if you say stupid crap like that all the time.
- You are my hero. Oh gosh, thank you. My vagina is blushing.
- I'm so glad I stopped at two kids. If you think it's okay to say something like that in public to a mom, in front of her children, I'm really glad you stopped too.
- You must like torture. Wait a second. This is so bizarre. Have you been looking into my bedroom?
See also:
8 Things Never to Say to a Mom of an Only Child
5 Things Never to Say to an Adoptive Parent
8 Things Never to Say to Moms of Multiples
5 Things Never to Say to Lesbian Moms
20 Things You Should Never Say to a Pregnant Woman
5 Things Not to Say to Divorced Moms
Moms of 3 or more kids, what comments drive you crazy?
Image via Kristen Chase
Piping Hot Posts
- --
B1BomberFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:06 PM
I don't see how 2 and 4 are insulting or offensive, but then I only have two kids, so what do I know?
- --
kelticmomFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:27 PMMy oldest sister has six kids, and perfect strangers have asked her "Do you not believe in birth control?" "Are you the same religion as the Duggars?" and "Were they all natural?" Yes she does, no she is not, and seriously, wtf kind of question is that?
- --
EvalynCarnateFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:37 PM
I'm guilty of #4, but I SOOO did not mean it as an insult. The chick had like 5 kids! I only have two and can barely get my hair combed. The fact that she had all those kids dressed and clean PLUS herself at walmart...Shit. She was my hero :-p
- -- Facebook comment from
Julie Hull-WilkinsFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:39 PM
usually when someone feels the need to say something like that. it is becasue the hoard of kids are acting out..in public none the less
- -- Nonmember comment from
melanieFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:43 PMI have four, and when we told my husband's mother, she offered to help research tubals! Conversely, since I have ALL BOYS, I've had several people ask if we were going to keep trying for a girl...not that we were in the first place! LOL.
- --
micheledoFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:50 PMSome of the coments get old ,but I think the majority of people are trying to be funny, nice ,or are curious. The only time I was really bothered was when someone made a comment about how horrible life must be and there was was twisted in disgust. It made me sad for them too.
- --
Floridamom96February 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM
Um, 3 or 4 kids is not 'lots'. 6 or more, sure.
- --
IKnow0101February 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM
@ Julie- That's not true. I only have two children and I get a lot of you have your hands full and you are not planning on having more are you type questions. And gosh some children under 5 do act out sometimes.
- -- Facebook comment from
Laura RiesFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:51 PM
I have 6 boys. I have heard every one of them. I've also been asked if I was Apostolic or Catholic. Seriously?! I've also been asked, "you do know there's birth control, right?!" Yes, as a matter of fact, one was conceived while on the pill, and one was conceived with the IUD in the proper placement. I just don't understand why people think it's OK to be so rude. 2, yes, is insulting. 4, maybe not so much - but it really depends on the context. Usually they say it as though they're the ones exasperated - and that's annoying. I'm proud to be a mom and I'm super proud to be a mom of 6 boys.
- --
micheledoFebruary 18, 2013 at 9:52 PMWow, Julie, I have experienced the opposite. The majority of those comments are usually followed wit ha compliment on how well the kids do. Which makes me laugh and assure people it isn't always that way! :) We all have our bad days!


text:
What we offer
Alcoholism and drug addiction in Belgrade
Belgrade city is a part of the Bozeman Metropolitan Area and it has a population of 8,843 residents. Within last nine years, the population has grown by almost 40 percent in the city. Serbian investors invested heavily in the development of the city during its early years and the city was named after the capital of Serbia. Belgrade Schools District takes care of the educational needs of the city. The annual Belgrade Falls festival is another major attraction of the city. It attracts artists, musicians and performers from different parts of the country who showcase their talent in this prestigious festival.
Gallatin Airport serves the city and connects it to different parts of the country through air-route. Belgrade special events center is another major landmark of the city. Basketball is a major sport in the city and almost every school has its own basketball team.
Alcoholism and drug addiction in Belgrade Montana is a problem that is not very different from other cities in Montana. According to the latest reports, authorities are now all set to adopt a zero tolerance policy towards prescription drug abuse in Belgrade, MT. A number of people are now supporting the ban on public use of pot in the state. However, the population is divided over their opinions on medical marijuana. City of Belgrade has imposed a ban on commercial marijuana businesses now.
Addiction problems do not just affect single individual or immediate family members. Losses incurred in terms of increased healthcare facilities, efforts on part of the police authorities to maintain law and order and loss of productivity will amount to billions of dollars. Substance abuse statistics for Belgrade Montana are certainly worrisome.
As the addiction problems grow in size, severe health conditions begin to surface. Care should be taken to deal with these problems as quickly as possible. If these problems are dealt right on time, losses can be minimized to a great degree. It is important to get in touch with rehab centers as soon as drug addiction is suspected among the near and dear ones in family or friend circle.
After a certain period, drug addiction becomes so severe that affected individual begins to lose control over the addiction habit. That is the point when behavioral changes can be easily observed. Its important for at least one elder in the family to learn about drug prevention techniques. There is no dearth of websites providing information on such topics. A number of non-profit organizations and universities provide free information on drug prevention.
One can find the information on aftereffects of a particular drug and possible treatment options as well. Equipped with this knowledge, one can take an informed decision instead of crying over the situation. Its natural for the family members to panic when they learn about the addiction problem. Care should be taken to handle these issues with an open mind and take expert help from the professionals at rehab facilities.


text:
This crepe doubles as either a delicious dessert or brunch offering.
Cooking Light JUNE 2006
Preheat oven to 350°.
Combine first 5 ingredients in a bowl, stirring until blended. Combine juice and cherries in a small bowl. Microwave at high for 30 seconds; let stand 10 minutes. Drain and coarsely chop cherries. Stir cherries into cheese mixture.
Spoon 3 tablespoons cheese mixture in the center of each crepe; fold sides and ends of crepe over. Place, seam side down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Cover and bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until blintzes are thoroughly heated. Sprinkle with powdered sugar. Serve immediately.
Go to full version of
Cherry and Orange Blintzes recipe


text:
All FAA facilities to review safety procedures following Chicago-area fire
Skydiving student, instructor killed when they hit shed
Fire halts flights at Chicago airports
Google completes first phase of testing drone delivery system
Hamas warning: No flights into Tel Aviv
FAA bans U.S. planes from flying over Syria
FAA bans U.S. flights over Iraq
FAA proposes $12 million fine for Southwest Airlines
Beachgoer killed when small plane crashes into him
FAA lifts ban on travel to Tel Aviv airport
Hamas calls FAA travel ban into Israel 'a great victory'
FAA extends ban on American carriers' travel to Israel
Michael Bloomberg flies to Israel to protest FAA ban
In response to FAA travel ban on Tel Aviv airport, Israel reopens southern airport
Kerry arrives in Israel to push cease-fire initiative
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation with authority to regulate and oversee all aspects of civil aviation in the U.S. The Federal Aviation Act of 1958 created the group under the name "Federal Aviation Agency", and adopted its current name in 1967 when it became a part of the United States Department of Transportation.
The Federal Aviation Administration's major roles include:
In December 2000, an organization within the FAA called the Air Traffic Organization, or ATO, was set up by presidential executive order. This became the Air Navigation Service Provider for the airspace of the United States and for the New York (Atlantic) and Oakland (Pacific) oceanic areas. It is a full member of the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization.


text:
Toyota reports huge quarterly profit increase, raises forecast for the year
August 4, 2013 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Toyota , Earnings/Financials Toyota isn't just the world's largest automaker – so far its the biggest winner for quarterly profits. With an enormous $5.5 billion take during Q2, Toyota took advantage of the weak Japanese yen and strong US demand to record a 94-percent improvement in profit over the same period from last year. So far, Toyota brought in larger profits than Ford and General Motors combined. Toyota is showing no signs of slowing down either, as it has bumped up its forecast for full-year global production, going from 9.94 million to 10.12 million vehicles, on the back of a 13-percent drop in the buying power of the Japanese yen versus the US dollar. That strong exchange rate is largely responsible for Toyota's big jump in profits, although it also managed to shift 1.3 million vehicles in the US market this year. Strong Camry sales have also helped. But while Toyota is raking in the cash, it actually saw a small drop in market share, down 0.1 percent to 14.3 percent of the US market. As is the case with most automakers, Toyota seems flummoxed by Europe, where it recorded less than one percent of its revenue. Still, as Automotive News points out, Toyota only maintains a 4.5-percent market share in Europe and is far less dependent on the continent than other manufacturers. Toyota also struggled at home, much like Honda .
Mazda CX-5 named Japan's Car of The Year, Subaru BR-Z wins "Special Award"
December 3, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Convertible , Sedan , Japan , Crossover , BMW , Land Rover , Mazda , Scion , Subaru , Toyota , Luxury The Mazda CX-5 stamped its Kodo design and SkyActiv technology authority all over the Japan Car of the Year awards, taking the top prize ahead of the Subaru BRZ / Toyota GT 86 . It is Mazda's second victory in the last ten years, the 2005 MX-5 claiming the same trophy, and the fourth time the Hiroshima company has won. The award is decided by 60 local "automotive experts and journalists," and open to any passenger car released in Japan from November 1, 2011 to October 31, 2012 that has sold more than 500 units. Each judge gets 25 votes, his or her top vote getting 10 points, the rest of the points being spread among the judge's choice for the next best four cars. The second-place getters were the Toyobaru twins with 318 votes, the surprise being they didn't beat or get any closer to the crossover. The Subaru BRZ did claw some mojo back, earning the Special Award given to cars that have made "an exceptional impact." The BMW 3 Series was third overall and won the Import Car of the Year award with plenty of room between it and the second place Range Rover Evoque . The full list of winners is below , along with press releases from the organization and the manufacturers. Congratulations to Mazda on the win. Continue reading Mazda CX-5 named Japan's Car of The Year, Subaru BR-Z wins "Special Award" Mazda CX-5 named Japan's Car of The Year, Subaru BR-Z wins "Special Award" originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 03 Dec 2012 10:33:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .
Toyota CEO lists favorite cars from other automakers
May 22, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Etc. , Honda , Mazda , Mitsubishi , Nissan , Toyota During a meeting of the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Toyota president Akio Toyoda offered a " Chapeau! " to his fellow CEOs by listing his favorite cars from other makers. He listed just one vehicle from five makers represented on the board, in alphabetical order: the Honda NSX , Isuzu Bellett, Mazda Cosmo, Mitsubishi Pajero (our Montero ) and Nissan Skyline. Toyoda didn't give his reasons for choosing these car beyond each being "memorable." Even so, going through the list any car enthusiast knows the Honda ( Acura in the States) NSX needs no introduction nor explanation. The Mitsubishi Pajero is probably as well known for it's off-road excellence as it is for its name change in Spanish-speaking lands due to the word "pajero" – all the more intriguing when it's apparently named after an Argentine cat, Leopardus pajeros . And although the "Skyline" moniker was made famous overseas by the GT-R , the Nissan Skyline that Toyoda references has a long history and is our Infiniti G . The Mazda Cosmo (pictured) was an Italian-esque little coupe produced from 1967 to 1995, the first series production vehicle with a two-rotor rotary engine. The Isuzu Bellett was that firm's in-house replacement for the English Hillmans it was rebranding, the first Japanese car to get GT badging (it would also get a GT-R version), and it would cover just about every segment with sedan, coupe, station wagon and pickup truck variants. Toyota CEO lists favorite cars from other automakers originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 21 May 2012 17:35:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds .
70% of Japanese vehicles sold in America are built here, too
January 6, 2012 by Toyota Bloggers · Leave a Comment
Filed under: Plants/Manufacturing , Honda , Nissan , Toyota A new study by the Japanese Automobile Manufacturers Association has found 70 percent of Japanese vehicles sold in the U.S. were built on a North American assembly line. According to TheDetroitBureau.com, the study found that more than 400,000 jobs have been created by Japanese automakers since Honda opened its first facility in the U.S. in 1982. Honda , Toyota and Nissan had a total of 29 plants operating in the U.S. in 2010 with a combined investment of $34 billion. Those numbers are likely to increase in the coming years. The Japanese Three have made no secret that the companies are looking to guard their operations against an ever-stronger yen. Odds are we'll see even more Japanese facilities open their doors in Mexico, the U.S. and Canada.


text:
December 16, 2013 at 12:22 PM
'Then some recognizable forms began to emerge, and I watched them emerge, still not having any idea where all this flurry of activity was headed.'
By Liz Simon
Trips & Quips
Liz Simon is a photographer, writer and cyclist who likes to combine the three in her quest to discover the nooks and crannies of New Mexico. Sometimes, means of transportation other than bicycle are employed---including the Rail Runner and motorcycle.
Yesterday I skied with a man who is visiting my brother here in town….he, also a physician….a man well-disciplined in the ways of science.


text:
15 Sun-sational Summer Beach Toys
Hitting the beach with the kids this summer? Before you stock up on beach toys, check out these great finds to add to your pail and shovels to provide endless hours of fun in the sun. From a sand cupcake kit to a dinosaur bones digging set, these beach toys are guaranteed to get your little ones excited for summer.


text:
Jacksonville Beach, Real Estate & Homes for Sale
Jacksonville Beach has grown into a solid business, residential and resort destination. The oldest and largest of the beach communities in Duval County, Jacksonville Beach is bounded by miles of sandy beaches to the east and the sparkling waters of the Intracoastal Waterway to the west. Naturally, residents enjoy swimming, surfing, boating, golfing and dining at the many waterfront restaurants here. The city also has a central downtown business district and thriving commercial areas along its main arteries.
Jacksonville Beach promotes community involvement and tourism through public festivals, concerts, carnivals and fairs featuring live bands or broadcast music with local radio hosts. Future homebuyers that are thinking about calling Jacksonville Beach home will be pleased to know that the community's real estate options includes a fine selection of single family homes, condominiums, townhouses, estates and land for custom building. A variety of waterfront options are available from beachfront estate properties to Intracoastal frontage or access. There are also lakes and natural marsh frontage available. The inland beach neighborhoods feature a variety of styles and property types.
With its proximity to downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach along with its neighbors Neptune and Atlantic Beach to the north and Ponte Vedra Beach to the south have become ideal beach addresses.
| Jacksonville Beach Guide |
Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Market: Price Range of Local Real Estate
Single-family homes in Jacksonville Beach start from $125,000 with properties ranging from 1,500 to 5,000 square feet. Buyers can expect prices for beachfront estates and luxury homes to run anywhere from $500,000 to upwards of $2 million+. Jacksonville Beach's condo market is highly prized with prices ranging anywhere between $100,000 and $2 million. Luxury high-rise condos usually anchor the higher end of the pricing spectrum. New construction of ocean view condominiums and townhouses abound, creating many opportunities for preconstruction and new construction purchasing. A limited number of land and lots are also available for custom development.
Will Tsang: More
Jacksonville Beach Real Estate Stats and Trends for the week of September 29th, 2014: homes priced around $417,135 compared to $406,242 the previous week, showing a increase of more than +3%. For Monday, September 29th, the current national mortgage rate for a 30 year fixed mortgage is 4.14%; the 15 year fixed rate is at 3.24%. For a loan larger than conventional conforming loans, or 'jumbo' loan, the 30 year rate is 4.56%, while the 15 year jumbo rate currently is at 4.74%. You can calculate your mortgage rate with our mortgage calculators. Get local info and homes for sale in Jacksonville Beach FL. View active real estate listings for different types of properties including new homes, houses for sale, foreclosures, short sales, and price reduced listings. Find information and property resources including prices of recently sold homes, neighborhood information, crime stats, home values, and schools in Jacksonville Beach to help you find the best home!